Sunair LPA-9600 User manual

TM-8105005042

Solid State Kilowatt

Linear Power Amplifier

LPA-9600

Operation and Maintenance Manual (Rev. D)

WARNING

The LPA-9600 ships with internal packing material.

You MUST open the top cover and remove the

packing material BEFORE operating the unit.

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Warranty Policy

Ground and Marine Products

Sunair Electronics warrants each piece of equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in

material and workmanship, under normal use for the lesser of one year from the date of installation or 15

months from the date of shipment from Sunair.

Sunair will repair or replace, at its option, any defective equipment or component of the equipment

returned to it at its factory, transportation prepaid, within such warranty period. No reimbursement will be

made for non-factory repair charges.

This warranty is void if equipment is modified or repaired without authorization, subject to misuse, abuse,

accident, water damage or other neglect, or has its serial number defaced or removed.

THIS WARRANTY IS ESPECIALLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The obligation and responsibility of Sunair shall be

limited to that expressly provided herein and Sunair shall not be liable for consequential or other damage

or expense whatsoever therefore or by any reason thereof.

Sunair reserves the right to make changes in the design or additions to or improvements in its equipment

without obligation to install such additions or improvements in equipment theretofore manufactured.

Training

Sunair offers training programs of varying lengths covering operation, service and maintenance of all

Sunair manufactured equipment. For details please contact the Product Service Department.

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Revision

Page(s)

Manual

Revision

Date

Unit Serial No.

Effectivity

Addendum

Covered

A - First Edition - Production Changes

10/01/1990

B - Second Edition - Customer

Changes

8/29/2005

C - Third Edition

3/01/2011

N/A

• Reformatted LPA-9600 to current

standards. This includes new

numbers for Figures and Tables.

• Added temperatures in Fahrenheit.

• Replaced references to CU-9100

with CU-9150.

All

• Incorporated Service Bulletin

9600-001.

1-1, 1-2, 3-2, 5-

1, 5-2, 5-26

• Re-created several of the hand-

drawn diagrams using illustrating

software.

1-4, 2-3, 2-5, 2-

6, 2-8, 2-9, 4-

19, 5-22, 5-27,

5-28, 5-31, 5-

• Updated the contact information

with the new address and phone

numbers.

I, ii, 2-1

• Paragraph 5.5.1.1, step 3,

changed:

- +12 VDC to + 5 VDC

- A4J1 to + A4A1J4

5-10

Revised BOM for Power Amplifier

A4A3

5-49

D - Revision

02/26/2013

N/A

• Modified Rackmount Slide

Diagram (Figure 2.9-1)

2-13

• Modified Captions

All

• Modified General Glossary

xiii & xiv

• Modified CU-9150 Instructions

2-10

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1.0!General Information ............................................................................................................................ 1-1!

1.1!Purpose of Manual..................................................................................................................... 1-1!

1.2!Purpose of Equipment ............................................................................................................... 1-1!

1.3!General Description................................................................................................................... 1-1!

1.3.1!Physical Description..................................................................................................... 1-1!

1.3.2!Electrical Description................................................................................................... 1-1!

1.4!Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 1-2!

1.5!Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 1-3!

1.6!Equipment Supplied .................................................................................................................. 1-6!

1.7!Equipment Required, Not Supplied........................................................................................... 1-6!

1.8!Optional Equipment................................................................................................................... 1-7!

2.0!Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 2-1!

2.1!General ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1!

2.2!Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................................... 2-1!

2.3!Returning Equipment to Factory ............................................................................................... 2-2!

2.4!General Installation Information ............................................................................................... 2-2!

2.4.1!Station Layout .............................................................................................................. 2-2!

2.5!Configurations ........................................................................................................................... 2-3!

2.6!Antennas and Ground Systems.................................................................................................. 2-3!

2.6.1!Random Length Non-Resonant Antennas.................................................................... 2-3!

2.6.2!Broadband 50 Ohm Antennas ...................................................................................... 2-3!

2.7!External Connections................................................................................................................. 2-8!

2.7.1!Primary Power Connections......................................................................................... 2-8!

2.7.2!Transceiver Connections .............................................................................................. 2-8!

2.7.3!RF Output Connections................................................................................................ 2-8!

2.7.4!Antenna Coupler Connections ................................................................................... 2-10!

2.7.5!Station RF Ground System Connections.................................................................... 2-10!

2.8!Preliminary Checks and Adjustments ..................................................................................... 2-10!

2.9!Rack Mounting Kit Option...................................................................................................... 2-12!

3.0!Operation............................................................................................................................................. 3-1!

3.1!General ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1!

3.2!Function and Location of Controls and Indicators .................................................................... 3-1!

3.3!Operating the LPA-9600 ........................................................................................................... 3-3!

3.3.1!Operation with a 9000 Series Exciter/Transceiver....................................................... 3-3!

4.0!Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................................ 4-1!

4.1!General ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1!

4.2!Control Panel Module A2.......................................................................................................... 4-1!

4.3!Computer Assembly A3 ............................................................................................................ 4-2!

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4.3.1!PC Assembly Computer Mother Board A3A1............................................................. 4-2!

4.3.2!Peripheral Board A3A2................................................................................................ 4-2!

4.3.3!Microprocessor Board A3A3 ....................................................................................... 4-8!

4.4!RF/PS Module A4 ................................................................................................................... 4-13!

4.4.1!RF Module Control Assembly A4A1......................................................................... 4-13!

4.4.2!+48 VDC Switching Power Supply A4A2................................................................. 4-13!

4.4.3!Power Amplifier Assembly A4A3 ............................................................................. 4-15!

4.5!Filter Module A5 ..................................................................................................................... 4-16!

4.5.1!Plug-In Filter Modules A5A1 Through A5A8 ........................................................... 4-16!

4.5.2!Plug-In Wattmeter Module A5A9.............................................................................. 4-16!

4.5.3!Mother Board Assembly A5A10................................................................................ 4-17!

4.6!Output Power Combiner A6.................................................................................................... 4-17!

4.7!Input Power Splitter Assembly A7.......................................................................................... 4-17!

4.8!Front Panel A8......................................................................................................................... 4-17!

4.9!Rear Panel Connector Assembly A9 ....................................................................................... 4-17!

4.10!Auxiliary Power Supply A10 .................................................................................................. 4-17!

4.11!Block Diagrams ....................................................................................................................... 4-18!

5.0!Fault Isolation, Maintenance, and Repair............................................................................................ 5-1!

5.1!Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 5-1!

5.1.1!Periodic Inspections ..................................................................................................... 5-1!

5.2!Corrective Maintenance............................................................................................................. 5-1!

5.2.1!Test Equipment Required............................................................................................. 5-1!

5.2.2!Connectors and Cables Required ................................................................................. 5-2!

5.2.3!Primary Power Input .................................................................................................... 5-2!

5.2.4!Test Conditions ............................................................................................................ 5-2!

5.3!Alignment Procedures ............................................................................................................... 5-2!

5.3.1!Preliminary ................................................................................................................... 5-2!

5.3.2!Power Up...................................................................................................................... 5-2!

5.3.3!Keyboard ...................................................................................................................... 5-3!

5.3.4!Power Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 5-3!

5.3.5!500 Watt Adjustment ................................................................................................... 5-4!

5.3.6!AM Power .................................................................................................................... 5-4!

5.3.7!VSWR Adjustment....................................................................................................... 5-5!

5.4!Fault Messages .......................................................................................................................... 5-5!

5.5!Fault Isolation Procedures ....................................................................................................... 5-10!

5.5.1!RF/PS Module A4 ...................................................................................................... 5-10!

5.5.2!Peripheral Board A3A2.............................................................................................. 5-10!

5.5.3!Filter Module A5........................................................................................................ 5-10!

5.5.4!Output Combiner A6.................................................................................................. 5-11!

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5.5.5!Input Splitter A7......................................................................................................... 5-11!

5.5.6!Microprocessor Board A3A3 ..................................................................................... 5-11!

5.6!Disassembly Instructions......................................................................................................... 5-11!

5.7!Major Assembly Locations...................................................................................................... 5-12!

5.8!Schematics and Parts Lists ...................................................................................................... 5-23!

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Figure 1.5-1: LPA-9600 Outline and Mounting Dimensions .................................................................... 1-4!

Figure 1.5-2: LPA-9600 Front and Rear Panels ........................................................................................ 1-5!

Figure 2.6-1: LPA-9600 with Broadband Antenna.................................................................................... 2-4!

Figure 2.6-2: LPA-9600 with CU-9150, 35-Foot Antenna (Roof Top Installation) ................................. 2-5!

Figure 2.6-3: LPA-9600 with CU-9150, Non-Resonant Antenna ............................................................. 2-6!

Figure 2.6-4: kW Long Wire Antenna Kit................................................................................................. 2-7!

Figure 2.7-1: Power Cable Assembly, P/N 8066002297........................................................................... 2-8!

Figure 2.7-2: 9000 Series Exciter/Transceiver to LPA-9600 Control Cable............................................. 2-9!

Figure 2.8-1: Voltage Customizing - Circuit Breaker/Auxiliary Power Supply ..................................... 2-11!

Figure 2.8-2: Voltage Customizing – RF/PS Module A4 (4 Each) ......................................................... 2-12!

Figure 2.9-1: Rack Mount Slide Details .................................................................................................. 2-13!

Figure 2.9-2: Shockmount Equipment Rack with Outline Dimensions and Details ............................... 2-14!

Figure 3.2-1: LPA-9600 Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................... 3-1!

Figure 4.11-1: LPA-9600 Overall Block Diagram .................................................................................. 4-19!

Figure 4.11-2: Peripheral Board A3A2 Block Diagram .......................................................................... 4-20!

Figure 4.11-3: Microprocessor Board A3A3 Block Diagram ................................................................. 4-21!

Figure 4.11-4: Power Amplifier Assembly A4A3 Block Diagram ......................................................... 4-22!

Figure 5.7-1: Major Assembly Locations ................................................................................................ 5-13!

Figure 5.7-2: LPA-9600 Test Setup......................................................................................................... 5-22!

Figure 5.7-3: Audio Injection Test Cable (Used in Test Setup) .............................................................. 5-22!

Figure 5.8-1: Chassis Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................... 5-27!

Figure 5.8-2: Control Panel Module A2 .................................................................................................. 5-29!

Figure 5.8-3: Computer Motherboard A3A1 ........................................................................................... 5-30!

Figure 5.8-4: Peripheral Board A3A2...................................................................................................... 5-33!

Figure 5.8-5: Microprocessor Board A3A3 ............................................................................................. 5-39!

Figure 5.8-6: Module Control Board A4A1 ............................................................................................ 5-45!

Figure 5.8-7: 48VDC Switching Power Supply A4A2............................................................................ 5-46!

Figure 5.8-8: Power Amplifier A4A3...................................................................................................... 5-49!

Figure 5.8-9: Filter Module A5................................................................................................................ 5-51!

Figure 5.8-10: PC Assembly, Band Filter 1, A5A1................................................................................. 5-53!

Figure 5.8-11: PC Assembly, Band Filter 2, A5A2................................................................................. 5-54!

Figure 5.8-12: PC Assembly, Band Filter 3, A5A3................................................................................. 5-55!

Figure 5.8-13: PC Assembly, Band Filter 4, A5A4................................................................................. 5-56!

Figure 5.8-14: PC Assembly, Band Filter 5, A5A5................................................................................. 5-57!

Figure 5.8-15: PC Assembly, Band Filter 6, A5A6................................................................................. 5-58!

Figure 5.8-16: PC Assembly, Band Filter 7, A5A7................................................................................. 5-59!

Figure 5.8-17: PC Assembly, Band Filter 8, A5A8................................................................................. 5-60!

Figure 5.8-18: PC Assembly, Watt Meter 9, A5A9................................................................................. 5-61!

Figure 5.8-19: PC Assembly, Mother Board, A5A10 ............................................................................. 5-62!

Figure 5.8-20: Combiner Module, A6 ..................................................................................................... 5-64!

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Figure 5.8-21: Splitter Module, A7.......................................................................................................... 5-65!

Figure 5.8-22: PC Assembly, Rear Panel Connector, A9........................................................................ 5-66!

Figure 5.8-23: PC Assembly, Rear Panel Connector, A9........................................................................ 5-67!

Figure 5.8-24: Auxiliary Power Supply, A10.......................................................................................... 5-68!

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