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Operating and Service Manual 125W1000A Model 10052381 Part Number Serial Number 160 Schoolhouse Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us AR 125W1000A / 10052381...
REGULATION (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Substances of Very High Concern Chemicals (SVHC) Supporting documentation is held by AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation’s Quality department in Pennsylvania, United States. Place of issue:...
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Instructions for European EMC Conformity WARNING It is the responsibility of the user of this equipment to provide electromagnetic shielding, filtering and isolation which is necessary for EMC compliance to Directive 2014/30/EU. The equipment must therefore be operated in a shielded area which provides a sufficient level of attenuation to meet the radiated emissions and immunity specifications.
The caution symbol denotes a potential hazard. Attention must be given to the statement to prevent Your AR equipment may have more than one power supply cable. Use damage, destruction, or harm. only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a Dangerous voltages are present.
EQUIPMENT CONTAINING LASERS risk of serious injury due to unsafe AR Field Probes (FL/PL Series) and Field Analyzers (FA product handling should be a fundamental Series) are Class 1 laser products containing embedded consideration every user.
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Zur Vermeidung von Personen- oder Sachschäden gilt BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT ANSCHLIESSEN es, die Hinweise zu beachten. Ihre AR-Ausrüstung hat möglicherweise mehr als ein Stromversorgungskabel. Gefährliche elektrische Spannungen sind vorhanden. Verwenden Sie nur zugelassene Stromkabel. Falls Sie kein Stromkabel oder Höchste Vorsicht ist geboten.
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Die meisten Geräte müssen während des Versands, der Montage und des Gebrauchs LASER-INFORMATION transportiert werden. Jeder Nutzer sollte sich AR - Feldsonden (FL/PL-Serie) und Feldanalysatoren (FA-Serie) über das Risiko von schweren Verletzungen sind Laserprodukte der Klasse 1 mit eingebetteten Klasse-4- durch unsachgemäße...
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électrode de mise à la Votre équipement AR peut disposer de plus d’un câble d’alimentation terre de protection. électrique. Utilisez uniquement un ou des câbles d’alimentation approuves.
éliminer le risque injustifié de blessures causées par le levage est fournie par les méthodes de travail de NIOSH (publication Les sondes de champ AR (série FL/PL) et les analyseurs de n° 94-110) disponibles sur : champ (série FA) sont des produits laser de classe 1 contenant des lasers intégrés de classe 4.
Er zijn gevaarlijke elektrische spanningen aanwezig. Wees uiterst voorzichtig. VOOR HET OPZETTEN VAN DE STROOM Uw AR-apparatuur kan meer dan een netvoedingskabel bezitten. Gebruik alleen goedgekeurde netvoedingskabel(s). Koopt een Wijst op een terminal aan die bedoeld is voor aansluiting netvoedingskabel die is goedgekeurd voor gebruik in uw land als u...
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APPARAAT DAT LASERS BEVAT distributie, de assemblage en het gebruik moeten worden behandeld, moet het risico AR-terreinsondes (FL/PL-serie) en terreinanalysatoren (FA- op ernstig letsel als gevolg van een serie) zijn laserproducten van klasse 1 met ingesloten onveilige behandeling van het product een klasse 4-lasers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................i GENERAL INFORMATION ................1 General Description ....................1 Power Supplies ....................... 1 Specifications ......................1 Installation ......................1 1.4.1 Location ........................1 1.4.2 Power ........................2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................ 5 General ........................5 Amplifier Front and Rear Panels ................
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Low or No Power Output (RF Test) (Diagram 10052988) ........35 Spare Parts List ..................... 36 FIGURES Model 125W1000A Front Panel ................6 Model 125W1000A Rear Panel ................6 Typical Response @ -20 dBm Input ..............35 Typical Response @ 0 dBm Input ................ 35 Typical Pre-Amp Response ..................
Select an operating location that will permit air to circulate freely around the amplifier’s cabinet. The Model 125W1000A utilizes air cooling and should be located where the normal flow of air into or exiting from the unit will not be restricted, diverted, or re-circulated through the unit itself; in particular, the flow of warm air exiting the rear of the amplifier should not be impeded.
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1.4.2 Power The Model 125W1000A is designed to operate using AC primary power of 100-240 Volts Alternating Current (VAC), 50–60 Hz single phase, 600 watts maximum. CAUTION: Dangerous voltages are present in the Model 125W1000A whenever the unit is plugged into an AC outlet.
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• Class A design • 100% mismatch tolerant • Built-in fault monitoring and The Model 125W1000A is a solid-state, This is a multiple purpose amplifier. The protection Class A design, self-contained, air- low level of spurious signals and • Remote control: Ethernet, USB,...
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Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz Electrical Specifications Parameter Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Rated Power Output PSAT >155 Input for Rated Output Power Output @ 1 dB Compression P1dB >135 Power Output @ 3 dB Compression P3dB >150...
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Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz Mechanical Specifications Parameters Nominal Unit Dimensions (With Cabinet) (W x H x D) 51.0 x 17.0 x 65.3 20.1 x 6.7 x 25.7 Dimensions (No Cabinet) – 3U for 19” Rack 48.3 x 13.4 x 65.3...
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Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz Envelope Drawing AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us • ISO 9001:2015 Certified • ISO 17025:2017 Accredited...
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Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz TYPICAL PSAT POWER @ 0 dBm INPUT TYPICAL POWER @ P3 dB COMPRESSION AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us •...
Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz TYPICAL POWER @ P1dB COMPRESSION TYPICAL SMALL SIGNAL GAIN @ -20 dBm INPUT AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us •...
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Model 125W1000A • 125 W • 80 - 1000 MHz TYPICAL 2 HARMONIC @ 100 W OUTPUT TYPICAL 3 HARMONIC @ 100 W OUTPUT AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • info@arworld.us • www.arworld.us •...
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TYPICAL NOISE FIGURE AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation • 160 Schoolhouse Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 To order AR Products, call: 215.723.8181. For an applications engineer, call: 800.933.8181. Direct to Service call: 215.723.0275 or email: service@arworld.us For Faxing Orders: 866.859.0582 (Orders Only Please) info@arworld.us Approved for public release by AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation ISO 9001:2015 Certified •...
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Operation of the Model 125W1000A broadband amplifier is quite simple. The amplifier’s input signal, whether swept or fixed in frequency, is fed into the jack marked RF INPUT, and the amplifier’s output signal is taken from the jack labeled RF OUTPUT. The unit is turned on by activating the front panel POWER switch. In the event of a major malfunction, protection is provided by a circuit breaker located on the unit’s rear panel.
Model 125W1000A AMPLIFIER FRONT AND REAR PANELS Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Model 125W1000A Broadband Microwave Amplifier. Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of the Model 125W1000A Broadband Microwave Amplifier. Figure 2-1. Model 125W1000A Front Panel Figure 2-2. Model 125W1000A Rear Panel INTERFACE IDENTIFICATION This section describes all external interfaces used to operate the amplifier via the control software.
Model 125W1000A 2.3.1.2 Power Button The momentary POWER button turns the main power to the amplifier on and off. The status of the green light- emitting diode (LED) in the switch indicates whether the amplifier’s power is on or off. The main power supply fans are active when power is on.
Model 125W1000A LOCAL USER INTERFACE This section describes the user interface used during local operation of the amplifier as it pertains to the control system. 2.4.1 Menu Map Below is a menu map for the amplifier. The screens depicted are only example screens. The actual values and settings will be different on the actual amplifier depending on user settings and operating conditions.
Model 125W1000A 2.4.3 User Screen The User screen presents the user with the revision levels of all the firmware that is running on all the main control system components. For the Switch Breakout Board (SBB) assemblies, only the piggy-back assembly firmware is listed.
Model 125W1000A 2.4.5 GPIB Address Screen The GPIB address screen is used to select the GPIB address. To get here from the Main Menu, touch the User menu button followed by the I/O menu button and finally the GPIB menu button.
Model 125W1000A 2.4.7 Key Beep Screen The Key Beep screen allows the user to turn on or off the audible beep that occurs when a valid touch event takes place. This setting is only stored in volatile memory and will be lost when power to the unit is cycled.
Model 125W1000A 2.4.9 Fault Screen The Fault screen will appear anytime that a fault condition is met. The name of the fault is shown toward the center of the screen. With the Local/Remote switch set to either LOCAL or REMOTE positions, a Reset button will appear allowing local resetting of the fault condition.
Model 125W1000A 2.5.1 Power Off, RF Off 2.5.1.1 Description AC power is applied, the Power button has not been pressed (LED status indicator not lit). The control system is waiting for a user action or a remote command. 2.5.1.2 State Change Requirements No change.
Model 125W1000A CONTROL LINES This section defines all required control lines to be utilized by the control software and any actions (faults or alerts) that the control software must perform. In the tables below, indicate the NO ACTION STATES (or the correct operating states) of each line required and any actions that are required if the line is out of bounds.
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Model 125W1000A 2.6.1.3 Connector J5 Lines 3, 4: Supplies +3.3 Vdc via a 10kOhm pull-up resistor Lines 1-4: Guaranteed operation up to +30 Vdc Lines 3, 4: 0 Vdc or +3.3 Vdc TTL Inputs & OD Outputs: Guaranteed operation up to +5 Vdc...
Model 125W1000A FAULT DEFINITION This section is used to define all faults that can occur and their source. Use the Control Line column to define what active control line generates the fault or use the text Internal for an internally generated fault from the control system (i.e ‘Internal 485 bus error’).
Model 125W1000A NO-FAULT CONTROL ACTIONS (UTILIZED ON AMPLIFIERS 1000 WATTS AND ABOVE) This section describes all no-fault actions taken by the controls system and their sources. Use the Control Line column to define what active control line generates the fault or use the text Internal for an internally generated fault from the control system (i.e., ‘Internal 485 bus error’).
Model 125W1000A REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACES This section describes remote operation of the amplifier using the provided General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB), RS-232 serial port, fiber-optic serial ports, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Ethernet port. All ports are always active, however only one port may be used at a time.
Core Size: 50um (minimum) to 200um (recommended) Connector Type: This port can be used in conjunction with a serial to fiber-optic or USB to fiber-optic interface, such as an AR IF7001 USB to Fiber-Optic interface. NOTE: The IF7001 device uses SMA connectors, so a fiber-optic cable is needed with ST connectors on one end and SMA connectors on the other.
Once installed, the DeviceInstaller™ utility will scan the network and find all connected Lantronix Ethernet devices. This list of found devices will include any connected AR Ethernet devices. By selecting one of the connected devices from the list, its IP address and subnet mask can be changed along, with several other settings.
Model 125W1000A 2.10.1 Power On / Off This command controls the power state. No other command will be accepted until the POWER:ON command has been issued. It is good practice to wait a minimum of two (2) seconds before polling the status after issuing the POWER:ON command.
Model 125W1000A 2.10.5 Identity Query This command queries the amplifier for its identity response. *IDN? Query: AR-RF/MICROWAVE-INST,<model>,<firm rev><LF> Response Format: The model designation of the amplifier. <model>: <firm rev>: The firmware revision of the control software. To query the identity of the amplifier, send the following command: Example: *IDN?<LF>...
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Model 125W1000A Amplifier State Response Table Description State Notes Position -- Not Used -- -- Not Used -- <char 1> -- Not Used -- Response to Local/Remote position Remote Control 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled REMOTE Power Status 0 = OFF, 1 = ON...
Model 125W1000A 2.10.8 Operating Hours (RF ON) Query This command queries the total hours spent with the RF enabled. Query: OH=<hours><LF> Response Format: The total hours with RF Enabled (0 to 100000), padded with spaces to always <hours>: be 6 digits wide.
Model 125W1000A 2.10.12 SBB (Piggyback) Firmware Query This command queries the firmware of the piggyback SBB assembly. *SBB? Query: SBB_SW_REV<revision><LF> Response Format: Where: x is the firmware revision. The revision of the SBB assembly. <revision>: Example: To query the piggyback SBB firmware revision, send the following command: *SBB?<LF>...
3. THEORY OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION The Model 125W1000A RF amplifier consists of a 80–1000 MHz RF amplifier assembly. The RF amplifier assembly consists of a Pre-Amplifier (Pre-Amp) and one (1) Dual W-Module used as the final amplifier stage. The power supply section consists of an AC input filter with fuses and a switch, three switching power supplies, and a regulator circuit.
Model 125W1000A 3.2.2 A2 Final Dual W-module The power module is a dual channel RF amplifier module structured around GaN FET dice arranged in a push- pull configuration. The module operates on a dual supply of VGG = -8V and VDD = +23V, with a VDD draw of 20.5 amps (10.2 per channel) and VGG draw below 0.15 amps.
Model 125W1000A CONTROL SYSTEM 3.4.1 A7 Control/Fault Board (Schematic 10025460) The A14 Control/Fault board consists of two 16-bit microcontrollers and about nine other ICs that monitor and indicate the status of the amplifier. Power is supplied using only a single 5-volt power supply. The board offers...
4. MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION The Model 125W1000A requires very little maintenance since it is a relatively simple instrument. It is built with etched circuit wiring and solid-state devices that will ensure long, trouble free life. However, should trouble occur special care must be taken in servicing to avoid damage to the devices or the etched circuit board.
GaN HEMTs and other ESD-sensitive devices Troubleshooting the Model 125W1000A in a logical manner can speed the solution to a problem. The settings of potentiometers (pots), capacitors (caps), or other variables should not be disturbed until other problems have been eliminated.
RF energy when these doors are opened. NOTE: The Model 125W1000A is shipped with a mating connector, which has a jumper between Pins 1 and 8, installed in the rear panel interlock connector. The unit will not operate unless the interlock circuit is closed.
Model 125W1000A 4. If the Interlock Fault will not clear, check for continuity in the External Interlock Circuit (Pin 1 to Pin 8 in the connector, which mate with J3 in the rear panel). 5. Check the voltage on A7 J5, pin 30; it should be < 0.01V.
1. The Model 125W1000A’s typical gain response at -20 dBm input and 0 dBm input is shown in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2. The actual gain may vary considerably from that shown in these Figures but should be ≥...
Model 125W1000A SPARE PARTS LIST Item Description 10053176 Assembly, 2 watt High Gain Amp, W Series 10051104 Dual 200 watt W-Module Assembly 10052148 Power Supply, 24V@12.5A, 300W 10044202 Power Supply, 24V@67A,1600W 10052149 Power Supply, 5V@14A, 15V@4.5A, -15V@1A Rev A...
These modules are not field-repairable and should never be opened outside of AR’s Microelectronics Lab. The modules in these product lines have a security label on two sides of the modules between the housing and lid/cover. If the security label is removed and or cut, the warranty of the module will be voided.