October , 2012
WARNING : Each and every part of the equipment is connected with high pressure
current electric power. Therefore, operators should be careful not to be contacted
with it with utmost care all the time.
This part of manual describes general guidelines in handling the equipment of operators, who
understand the equipment as well as possible danger in handling electrical and electronic circuits.
However, safety cautions and warnings could not be covered by the manual, and not limited within
the descriptions in the manual.
The equipment should be installed, operated and maintained by only qualified engineers to
install, operate and service the equipment.
The manufacturer, Hanjin Electronics Industry Co., Ltd., is not responsible for any damage to
personnel or the equipment when it is operated by unqualified personnel or by improper operating
procedure.
If you have questions for After Sales Service or something else, please contact us with the
details below.
Operators should follow Safety Instruction all the time. Whenever operator likes
to open cover, door, panel or shielded parts, operator should disconnect power
supply.
Before doing maintenance work, first disconnect power supply, then discharge
electricity with grounding rod.
2. In Emergency
If victim does not show consciousness, artificial respiration should be done as per following
procedures.
Put his head backward to make the throat open as per above illustration.
Support his neck upward with hands.
Press his forehead with hand.
Remove something in his mouth by hands if necessary.
Observe his respiration cycles.
B. Artificial Respiration
In this case, press victim's breast fifteen times and do mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration two times
as one cycle per 15 seconds. If victim does not show good sign, repetitive cycles should be
needed to have him 4 times breaths per one minute by 60 pressures per minute. And observe the
victim carefully if he shows good signs with checking his pulses by hand.
When two rescuers are available for recovering the patient.
In this case, two rescuers set their position opposite face to face, in-between the victim. One
should take position near from head to do artificial respirations two times while the other implements
breast pressure for 15 times within 15 seconds per cycle. If victim does not show good sign,
repetitive cycles should be needed to have him 4 times breaths per one minute by 60 pressures per
minute. It is much better for the rescuer doing breast pressing to count loudly pressure times to let
the other know when he does artificial respirations.
C. Pressure on breast
1) Position of rib bones
It is easy to understand that the position is combined part of two rib bones. But exact position is
about 4 cm upper part from combined part of right & left rib bones.
2) Breast pressure
< CAUTIONS > When second rescuer is blowing into the victim's mouth, nose, or both, the first
rescuer must keep breast thrust with same intervals.
3) Call medical doctor as soon as possible.
Each and every engineer doing installation works, operation, maintenance and servicing of this
Transmitter equipment should familiarize himself with Emergency Treatment Procedures and
Practices as well.
Following explanations are general and summarized ones for engineer's reference. If necessary,
each and every engineer should refer to Medical Books concerned with Artificial Respirations as
well as to Doctors.
If professional help is not available within one hour while victim is conscious without
vomit, feed him salt & soda solutions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
This 250W Solid State Radio BEACON Transmitter, Model No. KMW-250 is designed to
transmit either carrier only signals or AM Modulation signals by internal Tone Keyer within
the bandwidth from 190Khz to 535Khz.
Also the transmitter is designed to operate without adjustment. It operates with RF Output
Power 250W for 50 ohm from 190Khz to 535Khz, and if KMA-250 RB type Matching Unit is
used for the transmitter, it matches well for good frequency tuning with antennas, of which
specifications are Resistance 2 to 25 ohms and Capacitance 200 to 1500 pF as well.
1.2 COMPOSITION
-. Single Phase SCR Power Supply for -72VDC ( B-VDC ) Output Low Volt Power Supply
for +24VDC , +15VDC , -15VDC Output.
-. VDC Control for B-VDC Step Start Power Supply DC Volt Meter on Front Panel.
-. DC Current Meter
-. RF Out Power Meter
-. Meter Function Selection SW
-. Main Power Supply Switch
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1.3 TEST DATA
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Section 2. INSTALLATION
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2.1 INSTALLATION
(1) Place the transmitter on flat and dry place and ground it with a wire more than 14 sq
mm.
(2) Set Input AC power on 110V/220V Selection Switch located in back panel of Power
Supply (Model number : KMW-250RB-PS).
(3) Use RG-8 Coaxial Cable to connect of J3(Antenna Matching) in Antenna Change Unit
(KMW-250RB-CU) to RF input connector of Antenna Matching Unit
(KMW-250RB-MU).
(5) Use RG-8 Coaxial Cable to connect of J4 (D/L) in Antenna Change Unit
(KMW-250RB-CU) to 300watt Dummy Load.
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3.1 Operating Procedures
(4) Input Main Power, 110VAC or 220VAC by plug-in Power Supply Cord.
(8) ON Position Set Test Key ON/OFF Switch of RF Power Amplifier Unit.
Make RF OUT POWER ADJ of RF Power Amplifier Unit to turn clockwise to check
CURRENT METER VALUE and RF POWER METER VALUE, and changes in wave
form on the scope connected to MONITOR terminal.
(10) When MOD Selector Switch is in MCW1 position, received voice signals will be
transmitted after modulation.
At this time, if voice modulation level is needed to be adjusted, please adjust it by
controlling Total Modulation Volume (R34) in Modulator Driver PCB.
( NOTE ) When Modulation level by Tone Keyer is needed to adjust, control it with VR1
( IDENT Modulation Volume) in Control PCB.
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3.2 RF Amplifier Unit (KMW-250RB-PA)
(a) CW Switch
This Switch defeats Modulation of built-in TONE OSC to Transmit Carrier without
Modulation Controlled by KEY.
(1) PA-FLT
LED is on when RF Amplifier (250W) fails to operate.
(2) VSWR
LED is on when VSWR is over set-up value at RF out Terminal.
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(3) O/P
LED is on when Output is over set-up value at RF out Terminal.
(4) O/D
LED is on when Power loss is over set-up value at RF Amplifier
(6) B-VDC
LED is on when power is supplied to B- Vdc.
(7) REMOTE
LED is on when it is Operated in Remote.
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EMISSION
NO MOD Carrier
A0 O O ON
Continuos
NO MOD Carrier Key
A1A O O OFF
Telegraph Input
A2A Beacon O O X
Beacon Audio
A2A O O X
+ Voice MOD Input
Audio
A3E Voice MOD O O OFF
Input
MOD Carrier
A2 O O ON
Continuous
MOD Carrier Key
A2A O O OFF
Telegraph Input
MOD Carrier
A2A O O X
Beacon
MODE Select
400 Hz or 1020 Hz Modulation RF Carrier Output
Switch Position
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3.3 Antenna change Unit (KMW-250RB-CU)
(1) Move TX ON/TX OFF switches of the TX1 TX2 transmitter to TX OFF.
(2) Move the Local/Remote switch to Local.
(3) Selecting TX1 will connect the TX1 transmitter to ANT, while having the TX2 transmitter
connects with D/L.
(4) Selecting TX2 will connect the TX1 transmitter to ANT while having the TX2 transmitter
connects with D/L.
(5) TX1 and TX2 will be switchable only when the TX1 and TX2 transmitters are all set to TX
OFF.
(6) If the output power of the operating transmitter is decreased or NMD Fault ( NO MOD Fault ),
it is Automatically immediately replaced with a redundant transmitter.
Preset Condition
(a) Operating Transmitter shall be set Main
(b) Auto / Manual Switch shall be Auto position.
(c) Local/Remote Switch of TX1 and TX2 transmitters should be set to Remote
(2) Allows monitoring of the STATUS ALARMS LED of the TX1 and TX2 transmitters.
(3) Features control of TX ON/TX OFF of TX1 and TX2 transmitters.
(Local/Remote Switch of TX1 and TX2 transmitters should be set to Remote.)
(4) Allows switching of TX1 and TX2 ANTs of Antenna Change Unit (ACU).
(Local/Remote Switch of ACU should be set to Remote.)
(5) If the output power of the operating transmitter is decreased or NMD Fault ( NO MOD Fault ),
it is Automatically immediately replaced with a redundant transmitter.
Preset Condition
(a) Operating Transmitter should be set to Main
(b) Auto / Manual Switch should be set to Auto position.
(c) Local/Remote Switch of TX1 and TX2 transmitters should be set to Remote
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Section 4. COMPOSITION OF CIRCUITS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A PREPARATION FOR USE
A1 USER DEFINED REQUIREMENTS -------------- A-1
A1.1 CARRIER FREQUENCY -------------- A-1
A1.2 2Fpwm -------------- A-1
A2 FREQ DEPENDENT VARIABLES -------------- A-1
A2.1 TCXO -------------- A-1
A2.2 FREQUENCY VARIABLES -------------- A-1
A2.3 RF DRIVE SOURCE LINK -------------- A-1
A2.3.1 Internal Source -------------- A-1
A2.3.2 External Source -------------- A-1
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 INTRODUCTION -------------- B-1
B1.1 CARRIER OSCILLATOR -------------- B-1
B1.2 Direct Digital Synthesizer ( DDS ) -------------- B-1
B1.3 EXTERNAL RF DRIVE -------------- B-1
B1.4 IPM CORRECTION -------------- B-1
B1.5 Fc BALANCED DRIVE -------------- B-1
B1.6 RF DRIVE LEVEL DETECTOR -------------- B-1
B1.7 N DIVIDER -------------- B-2
B1.8 2Fpwm BALANCED DRIVE -------------- B-2
C MAINTENANCE
C.1 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY -------------- C-1
C.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED -------------- C-1
C.3 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS -------------- C-1
C.4 FUNCTIONAL TEST / ADJUSTMENT -------------- C-1
C4.1 TCXO CHECK -------------- C-1
C4.2 Direct Digital Synthesizer ( DDS ) CHECK -------------- C-2
C4.3 2Fpwm OUTPUT CHECK -------------- C-2
C4.4 IPM COMPENSATION TUNING -------------- C-3
C4.5 RF DRIVE SYMMETRY AND GAIN CHECK -------------- C-3
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C MAINTENANCE
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A1.2 2Fpwm
2Fpwm Frequency = 160 KHz
A2.1 TCXO
TCXO Oscillator Reference frequency is 12.0 MHz.
Frequency Stability is within 3 PPM in operating temperature from -10 to +50.
ON ON
S1
1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 8 4 2 1
1MHz 100KHz 10KHz 1KHz 0.1KHz
a) In case of RF frequency is 190KHz, switch-on No.1 of DIP SW 100KHz, and switch-on No.8 and No.1 of
DIP SW 10KHz.
b) In case RF frequency is 535KHz, switch-on No.4 and No.1 of DIP SW 100KHz, and switch-on No.2 and
No.1 of DIP SW 10KHz, and switch-on No.4 and No.1 of DIP SW 1KHz.
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 INTRODUCTION
The rf drive PCB produces a low level rf drive at the desired carrier frequency ( Fc ) using an integral DDS
oscillator or an external exciter as the signal source.
A phase monitor/shifting circuit provides correction for any incidental phase modulation(IPM) introduced by
the transmitter's rf power amplifier stages.
The rf drive PCB also produces a 2Fpwm output, using the integral TCXO as its signal source, that ultimately
deter-mines the pulse width modulation frequency.
The descriptions are based on the electrical schematic.
Detailed description is limited to complex or non-obvious circuits
B1.4.1 Transistor Q8, capacitor C50 and their associated components form a virtual capacitor; the value of
which is determined by the current flow thru Q8.
The amplitude and phase of the PAVolts input controls the gain of Q8.
IPM BALance (R55) potentiometer is adjusted, when the rf drive PCB is in a transmitter, for optimum
correction of any incidental phase modulation.
B1.4.2 the SLICER BIAS potentiometer (R32) is adjusted for a symmetrical square wave ( 50 percent duty
cycle ) at test point TP6.
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B1.7 N DIVIDER
N DIVIDER divides 12.0 MHz frequency from TCXO to 1/5 at U6, and to 1/15 at U7.
Output is 160KHz at 15Vpp in normal condition.
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C MAINTENANCE
C1 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY
The rf drive PCB is intended to be removed from the transmitter, placed on a suitable work surface and
connected to appropriate test equipment for servicing.
C3 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS
The rf drive PCB contains semiconductor devices that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge.
The anti-static precautions must be observed at all times.
Connect the rf drive PCB to the test setup as depicted in figure C-6.
Ensure dc return paths designated E1, E2, E3 and E4 are interconnected.
NOTE
PCB mounted potentiometers are multi-turn potentiometers that have a clutch at either extreme of
their adjustment.
Their wipers must be turned a minimum of four turns in one direction to ensure they have been set
fully clockwise or fully counterclockwise.
Connect test leads of a frequency counter between U6-12 and terminal E(ground) of rf drive PCB.
The frequency counter's reading shall be within 1.0Hz of the frequency stamped on the TCXO.
If necessary, adjust FREQ ADJust trimmer capacitor ( TCXO ), to precisely obtain the required carrier
oscillator frequency.
Connect test leads of an oscilloscope between U6-12 and terminal E (ground) of rf drive PCB.
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Oscilloscope indication should be a nominal 5.0 volts peak-to-peak waveform similar to example shown in
figure C-1.
Connect test leads of a frequency counter between U12-1 ( internal rf drive source ) and terminal E
( ground ) of rf drive PCB.
The frequency counter's reading shall be the assigned rf carrier frequency ( Fc ) 1.0 Hz.
Connect test leads of an oscilloscope between U12-1 ( internal rf drive source ) and terminal E ( ground )
of rf drive PCB.
Oscilloscope indication should be a nominal 15.0 volts peak-to-peak waveform similar to example shown
in figure C-2.
Connect test leads of a frequency counter between test point TP2 and terminal E(ground) of rf drive PCB.
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Oscilloscope waveform indication should be nominal 15.0 volts peak-to-peak pulses similar to example
shown in figure C-3.
It is not possible to fully test the IPM compensation circuit on a work bench.
The IPM compensation input is a dynamic feedback of the rf carrier's modulation envelope from the host
transmitter's rf power amplifier stage.
Final testing / adjustment is completed when rf drive PCB is in the transmitter.
Verify requirements of paragraph C4.2 has been completed and is being met.
Connect oscilloscope test leads between U12-1 and terminal E(ground) of rf drive PCB.
Oscilloscope indication should be similar to example in figure C-2. If should be a relatively symmetrical
square wave, at the carrier frequency, with a nominal peak-to-peak amplitude of 15.0 volts.
Connect oscilloscope between test point TP6 and terminal E(ground) of rf drive PCB.
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If necessary, adjust SLICER BIAS potentiometer R32 for 50% duty cycle.
Set the frequency of the test setup's function generator to the carrier frequency(c), at a peak-to-peak
output level of 5.0 volts.
NOTE
The external rf drive input may be a sine wave or a square wave.
The minimum amplitude in both cases must be not less than 5.0 volts peak-to-peak.
Maximum amplitude must not exceed 12.0 volts peak-to-peak for square wave input or 15.0 volts for a
sine wave input.
Connect test leads of an oscilloscope between test point TP6 and terminal E(ground) of rf drive PCB.
If necessary, adjust SLICER BIAS potentiometer R32 for 50% duty cycle.
Verify requirements of paragraph C4.5 have been completed and are being met.
Connect test leads of an oscilloscope between test setup' rf drive test point (J1-2) and (ground).
Verify the 15 volt dc power supply connected as the voltage source for the RF Inhibit load resistor, is
turned on and its output voltage is 15 volts dc.
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c = 350 kHz
5.0V/div, Scale center = 0.0 vdc
Figure C-5 RF Drive Output Waveform
Connect test leads of a digital multimeter, that has been set to measure dc volts, across diode D7.
The positive test lead should be connected to D7's cathode.
Digital multimeter indication should be a nominal 2.0 vdc that is positive with respect to ground.
Connect test leads of digital multimeter, that has been set to measure dc volts, between the test setup's
RF Inhibit test point (J1-4) and ground.
Digital multimeter indication should be near zero volts dc, indicating the RF Inhibit output is a current sink
to ground.
Monitor digital multimeter indication while momentarily connecting a shorting jumper across capacitor C52.
Digital multimeter indication should be a nominal 15 vdc, indicating the RF Inhibit output is an open
collector, while shorting jumper is connected.
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PART, MODEL,
NOMENCLATURE OR TYPE NUMBER APPLICATION
(EQUIVALENTS MAY BE USED)
5ppm up to 10 MHz
Frequency Counter Measure rf frequency
Fluke Model 1900A
Interconnection between rf
Test Setup As depicted in figure C-7 drive PCB under test and test
equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A PREPARATION FOR USE
A1 USER DEFINED REQUIREMENTS -------------- A-1
A1.1 2Fpwm -------------- A-1
A1.2 DIVIDE-BY LINK CONNECTIONS -------------- A-1
A1.3 PULSE WIDTH MODULATION FREQUENCY -------------- A-1
A1.4 LOW PASS FILTER SETTING -------------- A-1
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 INTRODUCTION -------------- B-1
B2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION -------------- B-1
B2.1 BALANCE/UNBALANCE AMPLIFIER -------------- B-1
B2.2 ZERO CROSSING RESET -------------- B-1
B2.3 MODULATION LEVEL DETECTOR/COMPARATOR -------------- B-2
B2.4 THRESHOLD LATCH/CHOPPER SWITCH -------------- B-2
B2.5 AUDIO GAIN -------------- B-2
B2.6 LOW PASS FILTER -------------- B-3
B2.7 CARRIER LEVEL CONTROL -------------- B-3
B2.8 PWM DIVIDER -------------- B-3
B2.9 PWM RAMP INTEGRATOR -------------- B-3
B2.10 VARIABLE PULSE WIDTH GENERATOR -------------- B-3
B2.11 MOD DRIVE FAULT DETECTOR -------------- B-4
B2.12 MOD DRIVE INHIBIT -------------- B-4
B2.13 PWM FAULT DETECTOR -------------- B-5
C MAINTENANCE
C1 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY -------------- C-1
C2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED -------------- C-1
C3 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS -------------- C-1
C4 TEST/ADJUSTMENT PREREQUISITES -------------- C-1
C5 FUNCTIONAL TEST/ADJUSTMENT -------------- C-1
C5.1 INITIAL CONNECTION/SETTINGS -------------- C-1
C5.2 PWM DIVIDER CHECK -------------- C-2
C5.3 PWM FAULT DETECTOR CHECK -------------- C-2
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C MAINTENANCE
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A1.1 2Fpwm
2Fpwm = 160 KHz
A1.4.1 When the modulator driver is installed in a transmitter, the low-pass filter switch settings are dictated
by complex factors.
These factors may include an antenna system with sideband limitations, square wave overshoot and the type
or method of audio processing.
Refer to the transmitter's records for switch settings when installing a modulator driver PCB in a transmitter.
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 INTRODUCTION
The modulator driver PCB produces a train of variable width, rectangular pulses; at a nominal 80kHz, as the
mod drive output.
B1.1 The on/off ratio of these pulses contains the carrier level and modulation envelope information for a
host transmitter's rf power amplifier stage(s).
The carrier level is determined by a dc reference voltage, while the modulation envelope is determined by the
frequency and amplitude of the modulating audio.
The modulating audio is superimposed on the dc reference voltage and amplified by a four-quadrant multiplier,
which produces the carrier reference level.
The gain of the multiplier is determined by the externally produced gain control input, the amplitude of the
B-vdc voltage and carrier level potentiometer R37.
B1.2 Logic circuits monitor the rf current sample, which is a voltage that is directly proportional to the host
transmitter's rf output current, for duration (frequency) and amplitude of the modulation peaks. this circuit
effectively forms a dynamic servo with the rf power amplifier stage.
When the stress current limit of the rf power amplifier stage is approached, the logic circuit inhibits a portion of
the modulating audio's offending positive going half-cycles.
The rf output is cutback during and only during this portion of the offending half-cycles.
B1.3 The precise frequency of the pulse width modulated(PWM) mod drive, is determined by the 2Fpwm
input.
This input is divided by two to produce a pulse width modulation frequency (pwm) that is between. 80.0 kHz.
B1.4 Additional protection for the host transmitter's rf power stage is provided by an electronic switch that is
controlled by the shutback input.
When the host transmitter's protection circuits generate a shutback command, the electronic switch instantly
inhibits the mod drive output and maintains the inhibited state until the shutback command is removed.
B1.5 A relay, which is controlled by the externally produced mod drive enable input and an internal mod
drive fault detector, acts as a fail-safe mechanical switch for the mod drive output. The relay is normally held
energized.
It de-energizes when a mod drive input is removed or when a mod drive output with an excessive on/off ratio
is detected.
B2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The following is a detailed description of complex or non-obvious circuits based on the electrical schematics.
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B2.2.1 During negative voltage half-cycles, U4A's inverting input will be less positive than its non-inverting
input and its output will be +15 vdc.
Since this state occurs at the negative voltage transition and the output of U4A is a low impedance voltage
source, capacitor C8 will charge to +15 vdc at the zero volt crossing.
B2.2.2 During positive voltage half-cycles, U4A's inverting input will be more positive than its non-inverting
input and its output will be -15 vdc.
Diode CR6 will block this voltage and the output of U4A will have no influence on the charge-state of capacitor
C8.
B2.3.1 The voltage divider formed by R70 and R7 thru R14, provides eight incremental threshold voltages
for the level comparators.
Each threshold represents the nominal voltage of the modulation envelope audio for specific modulation
depths.
SET THRESHOLD potentiometer R6 is adjusted, when the modulator driver PCB is installed in a transmitter,
for the actual voltage present when the rf output's modulation peaks are 40 percent.
B2.4.1 When capacitor C8 has a positive voltage charge(normal), U4B's non-inverting input will be more
positive than its inverting input ant U4B's output will be +15 vdc.
Field effect transistor Q1 will be reverse biased (turned off) and have no influence on the audio signal. Audio
Limiting lamp DS1 will not be turned on.
B2.4.2 As capacitor C8 discharges through ground to a negative voltage, U4B's non-inverting input will go
less positive than its inverting input and U4B's output will switch to -15 vdc.
Q1 will be forward biased (turned on) and clamp the audio signal to ground.
The audio signal will be clamped to ground for the balance of its positive voltages half-cycle.
At the end of the half-cycle, the zero voltage crossing will charge capacitor C8 to a positive voltage (see
paragraph A1) and reset the chopper switch.
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B2.7.1 The filtered audio from U7A is superimposed on a nominal 1.95 vdc offset at the junction of R53/R51,
as the carrier reference level source.
B2.7.2 U10's gain is determined by the gain control input's dc level and the B-vdc level.
Its gain will be unity when the gain control is set for the host transmitter's rated carrier level(nominally 9.0 vdc)
and the B-vdc input is -72vdc.
B2.7.3 U10's gain changes in direct proportion to changes in the gain control voltage.
If the gain control voltage goes to or is set to 0.0 vdc, U10's gain will be minimum (zero) and the host
transmitter's rf output will be turned off.
B2.7.5 Carrier lever (CAR LVL) potentiometer R37 is provided to adjust the output voltage nominally 5% to
ensure equal amplitudes form each exciter in dual exciter applications.
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When audio is added to the carrier level reference voltage, the on/off ratio will be continuously changing in
direct proportion to the frequency and amplitude of the audio.
When the reference dc voltage represents the rated carrier level and the modulating audio's amplitude
represents 100 percent modulation, the on/off ratio will be a nominal 0/100 at the valley and 90/10 at the peak
of each cycle.
B2.11.1 The average on/off ratio, for all except very low audio frequencies, will not exceed 45/55, and the
resultant control voltage applied to the non-inverting input of U9B will be less positive than the +4.3 vdc
reference voltage applied to its inverting input.
Comparator U9B will provide a current sink to ground and energize relay K1.
The mod drive output will applied to J1-9.
B2.11.2 If a malfunction occurs that causes the on/off ratio to exceed 57/43 or if a very low audio frequency
causes the apparent on/off ratio to exceed 57/43, the control voltage will go more positive than the +4.3 vdc
reference voltage.
Comparator U9B's output will switch to an open collector and relay K1 will de-energize.
The mod drive output will be inhibited.
B2.11.3 If the +15 vdc mod drive enable input is removed, relay K1 will be de-energized regardless of the
mod drive fault detector's status, and the mod drive output will be inhibited.
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C MAINTENANCE
C1 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY
The modulator driver PCB is intended to be removed from the transmitter, placed on a suitable work surface
and connected to the appropriate test equipment for servicing.
C3 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS
The modulator driver PCB contains semiconductor devices that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic
discharge.
The anti-static precautions must be observed at all times.
C4 TEST/ADJUSTMENT PREREQUISITES
The following prerequisites must be completed prior to commencing a functional test/adjustment procedure.
NOTE
PCB mounted potentiometers are multi-turn potentiometers that have a clutch at either extreme of
their adjustment.
Their wipers must be turned a minimum of four turn in one direction to ensure they have been set fully
clockwise or fully counter clockwise.
Verify the appropriate divider links ( /2 ), on modulator driver PCB to be tested, are connected to provide a
PWM frequency that is 80.0 kHz as determined in paragraph A1. 1.
Verify the low-pass filter switch (S1) is set for the desired -1.0 dB high frequency roll-off as tabulated in
table A-1.
C5 FUNCTIONAL TEST/ADJUSTMENT
A functional test will determine if the modulator driver PCB's circuits are within defined parameters.
The results determine if corrective action is required and in most cases will pin point any faults to a specific
circuit.
Connect modulator driver PCB to the test setup as depicted in figure C-7.
Set the output of the test setup's B-vdc power supply to precisely -72.0 vdc and open its associated B-vdc
switch.
Set the output of the test setup's +15 vdc power supply to precisely +15.0 vdc and open its associated +15
vdc switch.
Set the output of the test setup's -15 vdc power supply to precisely -15.0 vdc and open its associated -15
vdc switch.
Set the test setup's function generator for a 0.0 to +15.0 volt square wave at a frequency of 2Fpwm (see
paragraph A1.3)
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Set the test setup's audio signal generator for 1000 Hz and a zero output(turned off),
Set the output of the test setup's Test power supply for zero volts.
Connect Test power supply's positive output to J2-3 by setting test setup's TEST switch to MOD
ENVELOPE.
C5.2 PWM DIVIDER CHECK: Verify the PWM divider circuit produces the appropriate pulse width
modulation frequency (pwm) from the 2Fpwm input, as follows:
Verify requirements of paragraph C5.1 are completed and are being met.
Connect a frequency counter between TP4 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
The frequency counter's reading shall be the pulse width modulation frequency (pwm) ( 80.0 kHz ). See
paragraph A1.3.
Connect an oscilloscope between TP4 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
Oscilloscope waveform indication should be similar to the example depicted in figure C-1.
It should be a zero to 15.0 vdc square wave.
C5.3 PWM FAULT DETECTOR CHECK: Verify the PWM fault detector circuit will produce a +15 vdc
mod drive inhibiting output when the pulse width modulation frequency is not present, as follows:
Verify requirements of paragraph C5.1 and C5.2 are being met.
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Connect a digital multimeter(set to measure dc volts) between TP16 of the modulator driver PCB and
ground.
Turn off the 2Fpwm input, by turning off output of test setup's function generator.
Turn on the 2Fpwm input by tuning on output of test setup's function generator.
The digital multimeter's indication shall return to near zero volts dc.
C5.4 PWM RAMP INTEGRATOR CHECK: Verify the output of the PWM ramp integrator circuit is a
triangular waveform at the pulse width modulation frequency (pwm) as follows:
Verify requirements of paragraphs C5.1 and C5.2 are completed and are being met.
Connect test leads of an oscilloscope between TP6 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
NOTE
Negative going peaks of triangular waveform in step should just touch 0.0 vdc.
Apply in-phase audio to the positive and negative audio inputs by reconnecting the audio signal
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generator's test leads so the shield is disconnected, the negative lead is connected to J2-7 and the positive
lead is connected to J2-6 and J2-8.
Verify audio signal generator's frequency is 1000Hz and set its output level to +10 dBm.
Connect an oscilloscope between TP3 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
If necessary, adjust modulator driver PCB's COMMON MODE BALANCE potentiometer (R17) for a null
(dc trace) on oscilloscope's waveform.
Restore normal audio input by connecting the audio signal generator's test leads as depicted in figure C-7.
Oscilloscope waveform should be a symmetrical 1000 Hz sine wave that is centred on the zero vdc
reference.
NOTE
The modulation level detector/comparator circuit is a dynamic circuit that monitors the amplitude
modulation information on the B-vdc being applied to the transmitter's rf power amplifiers.
Its controlling factors are the frequency and amplitude of the modulation information.
Since it is difficult to simulate the dynamic operation, the following is a go/no go test only.
Set the modulator driver PCB's THRESHOLD potentiometer (R6) fully counter clockwise.
NOTE
The THRESHOLD potentiometer's final setting is determined when the modulator driver PCB is
installed in a transmitter.
It will be necessary to reestablish the final setting when the modulator driver PCB is installed in the
transmitter.
Set the output of the test setup's Test power supply to 3.0 vdc.
Verify an oscilloscope is connected to TP3 of the modulator driver PCB and it's waveform is a symmetrical
1000 Hz sine wave.
Connect a digital multimeter between TP1 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
Adjust modulator driver PCB's THRESHOLD potentiometer clockwise until digital multimeter's indication
just switches to -15.0 vdc.
Connect digital multimeter between U3-14, of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
Multimeter indication should be +15.0 vdc for at least one half of each audio cycle and than decrease
towards -15 vdc at an exponential rate during the second half-cycle.
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NOTE
The voltage being monitored on the output of the comparator is capacitor C8's charge voltage.
It is instantly charged to +15 vdc by the zero crossing reset circuit during the audio's negative half
cycles and discharges towards -15 vdc during the positive half cycles, provided one or more
comparator is turned on and providing a current sink to -15 vdc.
The RC constant and the audio frequency determine the rate and amount of voltage change.
Slowly increase output voltage of Test power supply until the multimeter's indication just switches to -15.0
vdc.
Connect multimeter between U3-1/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 3.8 vdc.
Connect multimeter between U3-2/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 3.8 vdc.
Connect multimeter between U2-13/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 4.0 vdc.
Connect multimeter between U2-2/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 4.2 vdc.
Connect multimeter between U2-1/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 4.4 vdc.
Connect multimeter between U2-2/ground and repeat steps thru . Voltage in step should be a
nominal 4.6 vdc.
C5.7 POSITIVEMODULATION LIMITING: Verify a portion of the audio's positive half-cycles are
inhibited(clamped to ground) when duration(frequency) and amplitude of the modulation information on the
mod envelope input exceeds thresholds that represent the maximum stress current which the transmitter's rf
power amplifiers can sustain without overheating, as follows:
Set output voltage of the test setup's Test power supply to 0.0 vdc.
Verify an oscilloscope is connected to TP3 of the modulator driver PCB and it's waveform is a symmetrical
1000 Hz sine wave.
Set audio signal generator for a frequency of 30 Hz at an output level of +10 dBm.
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Audio = 30 Hz
10.0 ms/div, 1.0 V/div, Scale Centre = 0.0 vdc
Figure C-3 Inhibited Audio Waveform
Monitor the oscilloscope waveform while slowly increasing the Test power supply's output voltage to 4.7
vdc.
As each modulation level comparator threshold voltage (see in paragraph C5.6) is exceeded; a larger
segment of the audio's positive half-cycle will be inhibited.
Monitor the oscilloscope waveform while slowly increasing the frequency of the audio signal generator to
10 000 Hz, while maintaining its output at +10 dBm.
The inhibited portion of the audio's positive half-cycle shall decrease as the audio frequency is increased.
Set the audio signal generator's frequency to 1000Hz, at an output level of +10 dBm.
Oscilloscope waveform should be a symmetrical 1000Hz sine wave that is centred on the zero vdc
reference.
Connect the positive output of the test setup's Test power supply to J1.1, by setting the test setup's Test
switch to GAIN CONTROL.
Set output voltage of the Test power supply to precisely 9.0 vdc.
Connect an oscilloscope between TP8 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
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Set audio generator's frequency to 1000 Hz, at an output level of +10 dBm.
Reduce the modulating audio's amplitude to zero by setting the modulator driver PCB's AUDIO
potentiometer (R34) fully counter clockwise (minimum of four turns).
Slowly adjust the modulator driver PCB's AUDIO potentiometer clockwise and note a 1000 Hz audio, that
increases in amplitude as the AUDIO potentiometer is adjusted, is superimposed on +1.65 vdc reference
level.
Stop clockwise adjustment of the AUDIO potentiometer as the audio waveform reaches 0.0 vdc and it
starts to distort (flatten) and then adjust for an undistorted audio waveform that sits just above 0.0 vdc.
The oscilloscope waveform should be similar to example in figure C-4 with a peak-to-peak amplitude of 3.2
volts.
Audio = 1000Hz
0.5 ms/div, 1.0 V/div, Scale Centre = 0.0 vdc
Figure C-4 Filtered Audio/Control Waveform
Monitor the oscilloscope waveform and sweep the frequency of the audio generator form 30 Hz thru 20
kHz.
Maintain output level of the audio generator at +10 dBm.
The amplitude of the audio waveform should not change appreciably until the roll-off frequency selected by
low pass filter switch S1 is reached and then it should decrease quite rapidly.
Set audio generator's frequency to 1000 Hz, at an output level of +10 dBm.
Oscilloscope display should be an undistorted 1000 Hz, 3.2 volts peak-to-peak, audio waveform that sits
just above 0.0 vdc.
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Connect the positive output of the test setup's Test power supply to J1-1, by setting the test setup's Test
switch to GAIN CONTROL.
Set output voltage of the test power supply to precisely 9.0 vdc.
Set output voltage of the test setup's B-vdc power supply to precisely -72.0 vdc.
Set audio generator's frequency to 1000 Hz, at an output level of +10 dBm.
Reduce the modulating audio's amplitude to zero by setting the modulator driver PCB's AUDIO
potentiometer (R34) fully counter clockwise (minimum of four turns).
Connect digital multimeter between TP9of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
Connect an oscilloscope between TP11 of the modulator driver PCB and ground.
Adjust the modulator driver PCB's CAR LVL potentiometer (R37) fully clockwise (minimum of four turns)
and note reference level of oscilloscope's dc trace.
Adjust CAR LVL potentiometer fully counter clockwise (minimum of four turns) and note reference level of
oscilloscope's dc trace.
The dc reference level in step shall be at least 8% less than the dc reference level noted in step .
Adjust the CAR LVL potentiometer to set the oscilloscope's dc trace at +1.8 vdc.
Monitor dc reference level of oscilloscope's dc trace and slowly increase output voltage of the Test power
supply to +12.5 vdc.
The reference level for the oscilloscope's dc trace shall increase in proportion to increase in Test power
supply's output voltage.
It should be a nominal 2.5 vdc when the Test power supply's output voltage is +12.5 vdc.
Monitor dc reference level of oscilloscope's dc trace and slowly decrease output voltage of the Test power
supply to 0.0 vdc.
The reference level for the oscilloscope's dc trace shall decrease in proportion to decrease in Test power
supply's output voltage.
It should be a nominal 0.0 vdc when the Test power supply's output voltage is 0.0 vdc.
Set output voltage of the Test power supply to precisely 9.0 vdc.
Monitor dc reference level of oscilloscope's dc trace and slowly increase output voltage of the B-vdc power
supply to -79.2 vdc.
The reference level for the oscilloscope's dc trace shall decrease in proportion to increase in B-vdc power
supply's output voltage.
It should be a nominal 1.6 vdc when B-vdc power supply's output voltage is -79.2 vdc.
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Monitor dc reference level of oscilloscope's dc trace and slowly decrease output voltage of the B-vdc
power supply to -64.8 vdc.
The reference level for the oscilloscope's dc trace shall increase in proportion to decrease in B-vdc power
supply's output voltage.
It should be a nominal 2.0 vdc when B-vdc power supply's output voltage is -64.8 vdc.
Slowly adjust the modulator driver PCB's AUDIO potentiometer (R34) clockwise and note a 1000 Hz audio,
that increases in amplitude as the AUDIO potentiometer is adjusted, is superimposed on the +1.8 vdc
reference level.
(aa) Stop clockwise adjustment of the AUDIO potentiometer as the audio waveform reaches 0.0 vdc and it
starts to distort (flatten) and then adjust it for an undistorted audio waveform that sits just above 0.0 vdc.
The Oscilloscope waveform should be similar to example in figure C-5, with a peak-to-peak amplitude of
3.6 volts.
(ab) Monitor oscilloscope's waveform and slowly increase output voltage of the Test power supply to +12.5
vdc.
(ac) The oscilloscope waveform shall be an undistorted audio that sits just above 0.0 vdc and increases in
proportion to the increase in the Test power supply's output voltage.
The peak-to-peak voltage of the audio waveform should be a nominal 5.0 volts [twice the dc reference
voltage noted in step ].
Audio = 1000 Hz
0.5 ms/div, 1.0 V/div, Scale Centre = 0.0 vdc
Figure C-5 Carrier Level Reference Waveform
(ad) Monitor oscilloscope's waveform and slowly decrease output voltage of the Test power supply to +5.5
vdc.
(ae) The oscilloscope waveform shall be an undistorted audio that sits just above 0.0 vdc and decreases in
proportion to the decrease in the Test power supply's output voltage.
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(af) Set output voltage of the Test power supply to precisely 9.0 vdc.
(ag) The oscilloscope waveform shall be an undistorted audio that sits just above 0.0 vdc and has a
peak-to-peak voltage of 3.6 volts.
Connect an oscilloscope between test setup's MOD DRIVE test point and GND.
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Simultaneously monitor oscilloscope and set test setup's SHUTBACK switch to ON.
Verify the requirements of paragraphs C5.1 thru C5.8 are being met.
Connect oscilloscope between test setup's MOD DRIVE test point and GND.
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It should be a series of 0.0 vdc to 15.0 vdc rectangular waveform's with 15 vdc (on-time) period being a
nominal 42 percent of each rectangular waveform's duty cycle.
Relay K1 of mod driver shall de-energize and oscilloscope indication shall switch to a waveform that is a
0.0 vdc trace.
Oscilloscope indication should be a waveform similar to example depicted in figure C-6 except its 15 vdc
(on-time) period should be a nominal 60 percent of each rectangular waveform's duty cycle.
Connect oscilloscope between test setup's MOD DRIVE test point and GND.
Relay K1 should energize and oscilloscope indication shall return to a series of 0.0 vdc to 15.0 vdc
rectangular waveform's with a nominal 42 percent 15 vdc (on-time) period during rectangular waveform's duty
cycle.
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PART, MODEL,
NOMENCLATURE OR TYPE NUMBER APPLICATION
(EQUIVALENTS MAY BE USED)
5ppm up to 10 MHz
Frequency Counter Measure PWM frequency
Fluke Model 1900A
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RF POWR AMPLIFIER (250W)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A PREPARATION FOR USE
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
C MAINTENANCE
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 RF POWER MODULE
The rf power module contains one wideband, modulator/power amplifier assemblies that contribute up to 458
watts of unmodulated, rf carrier power to a transmitter's rf output.
B1.1.2 Modulator
The modulator consists of power MOSFET Q1, Q2, free-wheeling diode CR1 and the low pass filter circuit.
Q1 and Q2 are connected in parallel as high speed switches to the B- (-72 vdc) input.
When the logic level converter circuit's output is a logic 1, Q1/Q2 will turn on and apply -72 volts to the low
pass filter circuit.
When the logic level converter circuit's output is a logic 0, Q1/Q2 will turn off. Free-wheeling diode CR1
maintains current flow in the low pass filter and prevents the source connection of power MOSFETs Q1/Q2
from going positive.
NOTE
If free wheeling diode CR1 or MOD OUTPUT CROWBAR thyristor Q11 fail, it is probable that modulator
power MOSFET transistor Q1/Q2 will also fail.
In most instances this will also cause MOSFET driver A1U1 to fail.
When the on/off ratio of mod drive input is constant (carrier level only present) output will be a constant level.
When the on/off ratio of mod drive input is constant (carrie level only present) output will be a constant level.
When the on/off ratio mod drive input is varying (carrier level plus modulation present) the output will be a
negative dc voltage that varies, from the reference voltage present when the on/off ratio is constant, at the
modulating audio frequency.
The amplitude of the audio component is determined by the amount the on/off ratio of the mod drive varies.
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If the switch is opened and closed with a 50% duty cycle, a square wave at the switching frequency will result
at the filter input. If the filter is designed to pass the switching frequency, but attenuate its harmonics, a sine
wave will be applied to the load.
If S1 and S2 are opened and closed with a 50% duty cycle, a square wave of current, at the switching
frequency, will be applied to the primary of the transformer and transformed to its secondary.
If the filter is designed to pass the switching frequency, but attenuate its harmonics, a sine wave will be
applied to the load.
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Power MOSFETs can be used to replace the switches as depicted in the simple class 'D' operation and
push-pull class 'D' operation examples.
It will be noted the switch contacts have been replaced by the phase oriented secondaries of an rf drive
transformer.
Q1 corresponds to S1-A, Q2 to S1-B, Q3 to S2-B and Q4 to S2-A as depicted in the push-pull class 'D'
operation example. Q1 and Q4 turn on/off together and Q2 and Q3 turn on/off together.
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C MAINTENANCE
C1 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY
RF AMP UNIT is intended to be removed from the transmitter and placed on a suitable work surface for
servicing.
C2 TEST EQUIPMENT
A digital multimeter is required for checking power MOSFETs in the modulator/power amplifier assemblies
An oscilloscope are required when checking the resonant frequency of the rf drive input's tuned circuit.
C3 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS
The module contains semiconductor divices that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge.
The anti-static precautions must be observed at all times.
C4 FUNCTIONAL TEST
Functional testing of the module on a work bench requires specialized test equipment not normally available
outside of the factory.
The only practical method of functional testing the module in the field is to install it in its associated KMW
transmitter and verify it is contributing to the transmitter's rf output.
The transmitter utilizes fault detection circuits that automatically inhibit the output of an individual PA assembly,
within a power module, which is not contributing its share to the transmitter's rf output.
C5 PA FAULT ISOLATION
The resistance measurements tabulated in table C-1 will aid in isolating a fault to a specific modulator/power
amplifier assembly. If a resistance measurement is abnormal, indicating a fault, removal of the
modulator/power amplifier assembly is required.
C6 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Corrective maintenance for an rf power module consists of resistance measurements and power MOSFET
checks. Isolate a defective component or fault in the rf power module as follows:
NOTE
If free wheeling diode CR1 or mod output crowbar thyristor Q11 fail, it is probable that power
MOSFETs Q1/Q2 will also fail. In most cases this will also cause MOSFET driver A2U1 to fail.
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OHMMETER CONNECTIONS
OHMMETER INDICATIONS
(METER SET TO NON-DIODE POSITION)
TB1-1 Ground more than 1000 ohms less than 1000 ohms
* Denotes ensure the storage capacitors are discharged by connecting a 50 ohm resistor between
the -72 vdc and the chassis (ground)
NOTE
A MOSFET under test must be turned on by the application of a dc voltage (between 4.0 and 9.0 vdc)
between its gate and source terminals.
some digital multimeters have sufficient dc voltage on their test leads when set to 'diode' or
'resistance' test positions.
If the digital multimeter to be used falls in this category it may be used as the voltage source.
If it does not, a dc voltage source that is between 4.0 and 9.0 vdc must be obtained.
(a) Unsolder and disconnect wiring from the gate terminal of modulator MOSFETs (Q1 and Q2) and power
amplifier MOSFETs (Q3 thru Q10) to be tested.
(b) Verify all MOSFETs to be tested are turned off, by momentarily connecting a jumper between their gate
and source terminals.
NOTE
Because paired MOSFETs are connected in parallel, all MOSFETs must be turned off prior to testing to
prevent interaction between the MOSFET under test and other MOSFETs.
(d) Resistance measurements in step (c) shall be an open circuit in the reverse direction and a diode pedestal
in the forward direction.
(e) If requirements of step (d) are not met, unsolder and disconnect wiring from the source of MOSFETs that
are suspected of being defective and repeat steps (b) thru (d).
(f) If requirements of step (d) are still not met, assume the MOSFET being tested is defective.
Disassemble the modulator/power amplifier as detailed in paragraph C6.3 and then replace the defective
power MOSFET as detailed in paragraph C6.4.
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(g) Turn on a MOSFET by momentarily applying a dc voltage (4.0 to 9.0 vdc) between its gate(+) and
source(-) terminals.
(i) Resistance measurements in step (h) shall be a short circuit in both directions.
(j) Measure resistance between drain terminal of MOSFETs Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q9 and the heat sink
(ground) in both directions.
(k) Resistance measurements in step (j) shall be an open circuit in one direction and a diode pedestal in the
other direction.
(l) If steps (i) and (k) are satisfied, the MOSFET may be assumed to be serviceable.
(m) If requirements of steps (i) and (k) are not met, the MOSFET or, where applicable, its insulating washer
may be assumed to be defective.
Disassemble the modulator/power amplifier assembly as detailed in paragraph C6.3 and then replace the
defective power MOSFET as detailed in paragraph C6.4.
(a) Remove the seven securing nuts and locking washers from the chassis fixed studs.
(b) Remove the leads from the modulator drive filter pcb terminals A and B by loosening the binding screw.
(c) Carefully lift the power MOSFET mounting plate away for repair.
(a) Unsolder the applicable leads of the MOSFET to be replaced, ensure solder is not splattered on the
chassis.
CAUTION
When removing MOSFETs, note color and/or type of insulator between the MOSFET and heat sink.
Ensure same type is used when reinstalling.
If a thermo compound and mica insulator is being used in lieu of an insulator, ensure thermo
compound is clean and mica insulator is not damaged prior to reinstalling MOSFET.
(b) Remove attaching hardware from MOSFET to be replaced and remove MOSFET.
Note type of insulator between heat sink and MOSFET.
(c) Remove insulating sleeve from gate and source lead of removed MOSFET and install them on
replacement MOSFET.
(d) Position correct insulator on heat sink where the MOSFETs will be installed, ensuring lead and
mounting holes are properly aligned.
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CAUTION
When replacing defective MOSFETs ensure that the mounting holes and mounting surface are free
from burrs or any sharp projection that could damage the insulating pads and/or plastic sleeves.
(e) Set the replacement MOSFETs in the appropriate position on the heat sink, ensuring insulator is installed
between the device and the heat sink.
(f) Position insulating spacers in the mounting holes of MOSFETs mentioned in step (e) from the under side
of the heat sink.
(g) Reinstall screws of MOSFETs ensuring that screws with Belville washers are torqued to five inch pounds
(0.665 Newton meters).
(h) Resolder the appropriate leads to the source terminals of the MOSFETs.
(i) Verify terminals of MOSFETs, which protrude through the heat sink, are not shorting to the heat sink and
the protective plastic sleeve over gate leads of Q1 thru Q10 and source terminals of Q1, Q2, Q4, Q6, Q8
and Q10 are present and not damage.
(j) Verify the Chassis is free from solder silvers and other conductive foreign objects.
Special attention will be paid to the holes in the heat sink containing MOSFET terminals, the area around the
insulated, conductive circuit board. See CAUTION following step (d).
(k) Ensure modulator MOSFETs, Q1 and Q2 have protective caps installed and mounting straps for diode
CR1 are securely fastened.
(l) Perform a resistance measurement as detailed in paragraph C6.2 to ensure replacement MOSFETs are
serviceable.
(m) Resolder leads to gate terminals of MOSFETs that have been replaced.
CAUTION
When reinstalling modulator printed circuit board A1, ensure thermistor A2RT1 is properly fitted and
seated into the hole located on extruded, finned heat sink chassis directly below the printed circuit
board .
(a) Carefully place power MOSFET mounting plate on the main power amplifier chassis, taking care not to
pinch any circuit wires.
(b) Connect the two 14 AWG white wires originating at modulator MOSFET Q1 and Q2, to terminal A of low
pass filter pcb A2.
(c) Connect 14 AWG white wire originating at TT1, to terminal B of low pass filter pcb A2.
(d) Install the seven securing nuts and locking washers on the modulator/power amplifier fixed studs.
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MF RADIO BEACON CONTROL PCB
TABLE
OF
PREPARATION FOR USE
CONTE
NTS A
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1.2 Internal Tone output on off control and decrease control -------------- B-1
C MAINTENANCE
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
An external voice signal will cause the gate to turn off and the audio tone will bypass the gate through R64
with a consequent decrease in amplitude.
This feature is used when simultaneous voice and code tone modulation is desired with a low level code
tone present whenever voice is present.
When the voice signal is absent, the code tone will be revert back to its full amplitude.
The code signal from Gate U2A is fed through Gate U2B which is controlled by the Keyer at J1-1 ( ATK ) .
To select 1020 Hz or 400 Hz tone, install the appropriate jumpers that correspond with the desired frequency.
B1.3 External voice signal input level control and code tone level reduction .
the U4B logic voltage at pin 7 will go to a logic 1, or +12 Volts, as the input signal level rises above -28dBm.
The logic voltage from pin 7 will cause squelch gate U3 to close and apply the audio signal to AF OUT circuit
J5-3 .
The squelch signal at pin U4-7 is used to control the automatic code tone level reduction during simultaneous
voice and cone tone modulation.
The timing for the return to high level IDENT modulation and/or the transmitter keyer may be adjusted by
changing the value of R81 according to the following table.
8 sec 820K
11 sec 1.2M
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B2 Relay Control
When the transmitter is turned on, the 24 Vdc(Rf On) (A) input will be applied to the relay control pcb.
When relay control's associated RF POWER MODULE CONTROL switch (S1) is turned off, the B-vdc input
on the contacts of relay K1 will be inhibited.
Relay control's associated field effect transistors Q3 and Q4 will be turned on.
Transistor Q3 clamps the mod drive (A) output to ground and transistor Q4 applies a ground on the rf relay
control (A) output.
When relay control's associated RF POWER MODULE CONTROL switch (S1) is turned on, the B-Vdc (A)
output will be applied to its associated rf power module.
The associated rf power module's charging capacitors will begin charging, thru resistor R1 and thermistor RT1,
towards the B-vdc level.
When the voltage at J2-3 reaches a nominal -65.0 vdc, transistor A1Q2 will turn on, cause A1Q1 to turn on
and energize relay K1.
The high current B-Vdc input is then applied to the associated rf power module's charging capacitor to
complete the charge and maintain the B-vdc level.
At the same time A1Q3 and A1Q4 will turn off and remove the inhibiting ground from the mod drive (A) and rf
relay control (A) outputs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A PREPARATION FOR USE
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
C MAINTENANCE
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B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
B1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This NMD is a built-in device into AM semi-conductor Transmitter to monitor and compare RF output
modulation signal to output alarming signal when non-modulation transmission is made.
Alarming signal is enabled by relay contact, and transmitted to remote operating center through remote
interface.
B2 INSTALLATION
Power source must be 24VDC which is being supplied only when TX ON.
B3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Audio Input Monitoring is designed not to influence input signal with comparatively higher resistor, 51K ohm
than Audio Input resistor, 600 ohm.
Audio Input signals supplied to J1-10~12 are amplified by U1A and transformed to DC by C7, CR2, CR3 and
C8 and finally supplied to U2A-2 with allowed DC voltage.
AM Modulated RF OUT Monitor Input Signals supplied to J1-9 are monitored by C4, R10, R11, CR1 and C5
and transformed to Audio Signals.
Transformed Audio Signals are amplified at U1B and transformed to DC at C9, CR4, CR5 and C10 and
finally supplied to U2A-3 with allowed DC voltage according to RF OUT AM Modulation Level.
DC Input Signals to U2A-2 and U2A-3 are compared by U2A. And if it found non-modulation, it produces
Low Level at U2A-1 to drive U3-6.
U3 functions as Delay Timer to monitor continuous non-modulation alarm signals with its timer range from
0.5 sec ~ 10 sec.
Output at U3-8 is activated to operate TR Q1 when in non-modulation status to drive RELAY K1 to output
alarming signal of non-modulation.
C MAINTENANCE
C1 ADJUSTMENT
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AUTO KEYER
A3.5 Setting the Inter Character Sequence Tone ON/OFF Selection -------------- A-3
A3.6 Setting the Inter Character Sequence Tone Time Period -------------- A-3
B CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
C MAINTENANCE
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AUTO KEYER
A1 Block Diagram
A2 Features
A3 Technical Specifications
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AUTO KEYER
8 Way SW7
100ms. Off On On
71.43ms. On Off On
62.5ms. On On Off
55ms. On On On
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3 Chrs Off On On x
5 Chrs On Off On x
Note : With the Switch No. 8 ( Option ) on the 8 Way Switch SW7 is set in the On position ; the maximum No.
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F1 FUSE 7A 1
FAN1,FAN2 FAN 92 * 92 2
J2 3P AC RECEPTACLE AC 012 1
R2 RESISTOR 4.7Kohm 2W 1
T1 TRANSFORMER 1KVA 1
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D1 DIODE 1N1190R 1
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Q1 TRANSISTOR 2N 2907 1
Q2 TRANSISTOR 2N 3440 1
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Q1 TRANSISTOR MJ10012 1
TR SOCKET TO3 2
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CONTROL PCB 1
RF DRIVE AMP 1
MODULATOR /
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RF POWER AMP (250W)
L.P.F PCB 1
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T1 TRANS 2T:12T 1
U1 I.C 7815 1
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C17C19,C25C28, 18
C32C33,C39,C40,
BOX CAPACITOR 104pF 63V
C44,C50,C51,C53,
C60,C64,C65
C20 TANTAL CAPACITOR 2.2uF 35V 1
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L1 CHOKE 100uH 1
Q1 TRANSISTOR SD986 1
R1,R2,R10R12,R17,
R19,R23,R29,
R31,R33,R34,
R37R39,R41, M.F RESISTOR 10Kohm 1/4W 26
R44,R46,R48,
R49,R52,R53,
R55,R69,R71,R83
R3,R35,R36,R43,
R51,R63,R65,R75, M.F RESISTOR 100Kohm 1/4W 11
R76,R84,R85
R5,R22,R27
M.F RESISTOR 330Kohm 1/4W 5
R73,R74
R6,R50,R67,R78,
M.F RESISTOR 47Kohm 1/4W 6
R79,R86
R13,R24,R25,R28
M.F RESISTOR 4.7Kohm 1/4W 8
R66,R68,R87,R88
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U8 I.C AD 633JN 1
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J3 RF CONNECTOR BNCRB 1
Q2 TRANSISTOR 2N2222 1
Q3 TRANSISTOR 2N2219 1
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U1 I.C TL084 1
U5 I.C MC14013 1
U9 I.C LM319 1
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Q5 TRANSISTOR 2N2219A 1
Q6 TRANSISTOR 2N2905A 1
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Q1 TRANSISTOR 2N2907A 1
Q4 TRANSISTOR 2N5416 1
Q5 TRANSISTOR 2N2369A 1
R15-R18 RESISTOR 4
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HEAT SINK 1
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C4,C6,C11,C18
MICA CAPACITOR 2000pF (1000pF + 1000Pf) 500V 5
C20
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T1 TRANSFORMER CURRENT RF 1
T2 TRANSFORMER VOLTAGE RF 1
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D2 DIODE 1N5819 1
D3 DIODE NOT USED, ( 1N4148 ) 1
J1 CONNECTOR 5273, 5239 4pin 1
JP1-JP3 Pin Header A2-2PA2.54DSA 3
JP1-JP3 Short Pin HIF3GA-2.54SP 2pin 3
L1 INDUCTOR 100uH 1A ( Ring Core Type ) 1
LD1 LED 3phi Green 1
Q1-Q2 TRANSISTOR 2SC3198GR 2
R, M.F RESISTOR 47Kohm 1/4W 1
R2 M.F RESISTOR 1Kohm 1/4W 1
R3,R5 M.F RESISTOR 2.2Kohm 1/4W 2
R4,R6 M.F RESISTOR 22Kohm 1/4W 2
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U1 I.C MC14049 1
U2 I.C MC14011 1
U3 I.C MC14013 1
U4 I.C ULN2004 1
U5 I.C KIA7045 1
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