User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Section 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Purpose of This Manual
- 1.2 General Description
- 1.3 General Specifications
- Section 2 Installation / Initial Turn-On
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Installation Checkboxes
- 2.3 Transmitter Cabinet Placement
- 2.4 Transmitter AC Connection
- 2.5 Signal and Ground Connections
- 2.6 Interlock Connections
- 2.7 3 Port Patch Panel
- 2.8 Motorized RF Switch Connections
- 2.9 Install PA and PS Modules
- 2.10 Initial Turn-On
- 2.11 Parallel Remote Control Connections
- 2.12 Remote Status Outputs, J15 & J16
- Section 3 Operation/ Adjustments
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Transmitter Control Panel
- 3.3 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- 3.4 GUI Home Page
- 3.5 Drive Chain Main Menu
- 3.6 Power Amp Main Menu
- 3.7 Output Main Menu
- 3.8 Power Supply Main Menu
- 3.9 System Main Menu
- 3.10 GUI Menu Structures
- Section 4 Theory of Operation
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Block Diagram Descriptions
- 4.3 Transmitter Control System
- 4.4 Transmitter RF System
- 4.5 Power Supplies
- Section 5 Replacement Procedures
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 PA Module Removal
- 5.3 PA Module Pallet Replacement
- 5.4 Power Supply Module Replacement
- 5.5 Circulator Removal/Replacement
- 5.6 Blower Assembly Removal
- Section 6 ISP (In-System Programming)
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Installing the ISP Program
- 6.3 ISP Procedures
- Section 7 Parts List
- 7.1 Parts List Index
2-16 888-2687-001 10/19/07
WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 2 Installation / Initial Turn-On
Ranger ™ Mobile Series
STEP 2 Use the Left and/or Right arrow buttons until the numbers match. There
will be some bounce in the readings, but they should be as close as
possible and no more than 1 amp apart.
NOTE:
This adjustment is not to be used to decrease the PA module combiner reject
power. In some cases this adjustment may actually increase the PA module com-
biner reject power by a few watts.
Figure 2-9 PA Setup Screen
Check the PA Module Phasing (press Output, Output Service). The Reject Load
Power (relative) reading should be less than 0030 with the gain button set to low (at full
rated power). If not, refer to "3.7.2 Module Phasing Procedure" on page 3-18, before
proceeding, then return here to finish the installation.
Make sure the PA and HPF correctors are turned ON on the APEX exciter and
check transmitter performance. Refer to the APEX exciter manual 888-2604-001 for
settings.
Make sure the RTAC (Real Time Adaptive Correction) is turned on in the Apex
exciter.
2.11 Parallel Remote Control Connections
External Parallel remote control units can interface at the External I/O Board in the rear
of the cabinet. J13 through J17 are for remote Control, Status and Analog readings. The
connectors are organized as follows: