BIRD Termaline 8860SC Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...tor Load Resistor Series 8860SC Operation Manual Copyright 2016 by Bird Technologies Inc Instruction Book Part Number 920 8860 SEMICON Rev B Termaline and Tenuline are Registered Trademarks of Bird El...

Page 2: ...to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present WARNING Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or adjus...

Page 3: ...ck hazard exists if the precautions in the instruction manual are not followed The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is important information in the instruction manual regarding...

Page 4: ...On page 4 On page 5 On page 10 CAUTION This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only with the vent plug up Do not use in any other manner CAUTION Do not contaminate the coolant wit...

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Page 8: ...Termaline Semiconductor RF Load Resistor lists equipment supplied and optional equipment and provides power up instructions Theory of Operation Describes how to connect Semiconductor RF Load Resistor...

Page 9: ...Setting Up 3 Mounting the Load Resistor 3 Installing the Thermoswitch 4 Installing the Interlock Connection 5 Connecting the RF Power 6 Chapter 4 Operating Instructions 7 Normal Operation 7 Operation...

Page 10: ...Termaline Semiconductor Load Resistor ix Specifications 12 Replacement Parts 12 Available QC Type Connectors 13 Limited Warranty 14...

Page 11: ...ar fins form mounting flanges which can be used as supports for freestanding use or as brackets for fixed mounting A vent plug at the top of the unit relieves internal pressure from coolant expansion...

Page 12: ...rmal characteristics carries heat from the resistor to the walls of the cooling tank where radiator fins surrounding the tank transfer the heat to the air When the coolant is heated thermal expansion...

Page 13: ...g from the load 2 Replace the shipping plug with the vent plug Note Refer to Figure 1 for images of the plugs Mounting the Load Resistor Place the load in a dry dust and vibration free environment Do...

Page 14: ...position there is no danger of the coolant pouring out through the socket plug hole 3 Remove the socket plug just above the connector assembly using a 9 16 hex wrench 4 Replace the plug with the ther...

Page 15: ...with its threaded fitting in place 5 Service the control switch wire with short tips and put spaghetti sleeves over the wire ends if necessary 6 Securely solder the control switch leads to the lugs G...

Page 16: ...QC Connector Coupling Use 50 ohm coaxial cable such as RG 218 U or 220 U 17A or 19A appropriate for the frequency and power level of operation Use a cable connector which will mate with the one on th...

Page 17: ...rt periods If this is likely make sure the interlock is properly connected to prevent damage to the load Shutdown These loads are passive devices so have no way of being turned off Turn off RF power a...

Page 18: ...e RF power is being applied Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard WARNING Disconnect the unit from all power sources before servicing The unit may be energized from multiple sources The poten...

Page 19: ...hms or use a resistance bridge Use low resistance leads preferably a short piece of 50 ohm coaxial cable fitted with an appropriate connector or alligator clips Temperature of the load should be stabi...

Page 20: ...Bird QC connectors Note If not using the LC connector normally supplied the frequency and power must be limited to the capabilities of the connector 1 Remove four 8 32 round head machine screws from t...

Page 21: ...40 to 113 F Shipping the Load Resistor 1 Remove the vent plug 2 Install the shipping plug 3 Wrap the vent plug with padding and tape it to the side of the load for protection Note With the shipping p...

Page 22: ...erating 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Temperature Storage 40 to 45 C 40 to 113 F Altitude Derate RF power by 250 W for every 305m 1 000 ft above 1 520m 5 000 ft 1520 m 5000 ft Humidity 95 noncondensing max Co...

Page 23: ...LC Male 4240 025 Open Term 10 32 Nut 4240 080 LT Female 4240 018 LT Male 4240 012 N Female 4240 062 N Male 4240 063 SC Female 4240 090 SMA Female 4240 336 SMA Male 4240 334 7 16 Jack IEC Type 169 4 4...

Page 24: ...ry such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writ ing within ten days from the date of discovery of the defect The above warranties shall not exten...