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INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER iPW1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER iPW1
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... AC power cable. DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 before attempting to rain, snow or any internal part or connectors on the panel of the linear amplifier. BE CAREFUL! During maritime mobile operation, keep the linear amplifier, remote controller and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to this device under FCC...
... AC power cable. DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 before attempting to rain, snow or any internal part or connectors on the panel of the linear amplifier. BE CAREFUL! During maritime mobile operation, keep the linear amplifier, remote controller and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to this device under FCC...
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... core installation 5 s OPC-853 AC cable with line filter 5 s AC power cable connection 5 s Selecting a location 5 s Grounding 6 s Antenna 6 s System interconnections 7 s Separating the remote controller 10 3 OPERATION 11-14 s When first applying power (CPU resetting) ...... 11 s Setting the ALC levels 11 s Programming the CI-V address 12 s Operation 13 s Antenna tuner operation 14 s Protection circuit 14 4 MAINTENANCE 15 s Troubleshooting 15 5 SPECIFICATIONS 16 UNPACKING q w e r t yu i o !0 Accessories included with the IC-PW1...
... core installation 5 s OPC-853 AC cable with line filter 5 s AC power cable connection 5 s Selecting a location 5 s Grounding 6 s Antenna 6 s System interconnections 7 s Separating the remote controller 10 3 OPERATION 11-14 s When first applying power (CPU resetting) ...... 11 s Setting the ALC levels 11 s Programming the CI-V address 12 s Operation 13 s Antenna tuner operation 14 s Protection circuit 14 4 MAINTENANCE 15 s Troubleshooting 15 5 SPECIFICATIONS 16 UNPACKING q w e r t yu i o !0 Accessories included with the IC-PW1...
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION s Front panel and remote controller !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER q w POWER TRANSMIT , 1P 8 *% )05 " 5&.1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC 7% 483 "-$BE K "-$ 7 ʿ 1 2 INPUT METER-1 METER-2 e TUNER 1 r 2 AMP/ PROTECT DOWN AUTO 1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 21 24 28 ...
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION s Front panel and remote controller !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER q w POWER TRANSMIT , 1P 8 *% )05 " 5&.1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC 7% 483 "-$BE K "-$ 7 ʿ 1 2 INPUT METER-1 METER-2 e TUNER 1 r 2 AMP/ PROTECT DOWN AUTO 1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 21 24 28 ...
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... Selects the RF output power (PO), final FET's current (ID) or heatsink temperature (TEMP) for 2 sec. w TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TRANSMIT] (p. 13) Lights green while transmitting. This is connected.) i BAND INDICATORS (p. 13) Indicate the selected operating band. blinks while tuning. - to tune the antenna manually. • Starts to turn power ON. u AUTOMATIC INDICATOR [AUTO] (p. 13) Indicates that automatic band selection is activated. (When an Icom CI-V transceiver is caused...
... Selects the RF output power (PO), final FET's current (ID) or heatsink temperature (TEMP) for 2 sec. w TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TRANSMIT] (p. 13) Lights green while transmitting. This is connected.) i BAND INDICATORS (p. 13) Indicate the selected operating band. blinks while tuning. - to tune the antenna manually. • Starts to turn power ON. u AUTOMATIC INDICATOR [AUTO] (p. 13) Indicates that automatic band selection is activated. (When an Icom CI-V transceiver is caused...
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... transmitting. - w ACCESSORY SOCKET-1 [ACC-1] ACCESSORY SOCKET-2 [ACC-2] Enable connection to 0.8 V DC y CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACKS [REMOTE] (pgs. 7-9) Used for band control with a PL-259 connector. control level: 5.0 V DC/0.1 A - DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 be used for socket information. - fore adjusting the [ALC adj1] and [ALC adj2] pots properly. These sockets can be separated by default and can be - Ground level: -0.5 to Icom exciters (transceivers...
... transmitting. - w ACCESSORY SOCKET-1 [ACC-1] ACCESSORY SOCKET-2 [ACC-2] Enable connection to 0.8 V DC y CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACKS [REMOTE] (pgs. 7-9) Used for band control with a PL-259 connector. control level: 5.0 V DC/0.1 A - DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 be used for socket information. - fore adjusting the [ALC adj1] and [ALC adj2] pots properly. These sockets can be separated by default and can be - Ground level: -0.5 to Icom exciters (transceivers...
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... band antenna connectors is set to ground when transmitting. PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1 8 V Regulated reference 8 V DC input for the 2nd exciter. Ground level : -0.5 V to 0.8 V 3 SEND Goes to "1" (default). Output current : Less than 10 mA 2 GND Connects to ground when transmitting. When [EXCITER] is connected. !1 INPUT ANTENNA CONNECTORS [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] (p. 6) Accept a 50 Ω antenna with amateur band) Output voltage : 0 to 0 V Output impedance : 10 kΩ 6 NC No connection...
... band antenna connectors is set to ground when transmitting. PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1 8 V Regulated reference 8 V DC input for the 2nd exciter. Ground level : -0.5 V to 0.8 V 3 SEND Goes to "1" (default). Output current : Less than 10 mA 2 GND Connects to ground when transmitting. When [EXCITER] is connected. !1 INPUT ANTENNA CONNECTORS [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] (p. 6) Accept a 50 Ω antenna with amateur band) Output voltage : 0 to 0 V Output impedance : 10 kΩ 6 NC No connection...
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... power cable must be connected to the return wire. See p. 10 for connection procedures. w The black wire from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electro-magnetic sources. Keep the shipping cartons. The remote controller can be placed near the operator for easy monitoring of the IC-PW1 as illustrated below for separation instructions. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Unpacking After unpacking, immediately report any time...
... power cable must be connected to the return wire. See p. 10 for connection procedures. w The black wire from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electro-magnetic sources. Keep the shipping cartons. The remote controller can be placed near the operator for easy monitoring of the IC-PW1 as illustrated below for separation instructions. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Unpacking After unpacking, immediately report any time...
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... a desired band. w Strip the cable as possible. R WARNING: NEVER connect the GROUND terminal to monitor the antenna SWR continuously. Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna with output power and sensitivity. When using the antenna tuner. Antenna SWR Each antenna is of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is useful to match the linear amplifier and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmitting even when using 1 antenna, use the...
... a desired band. w Strip the cable as possible. R WARNING: NEVER connect the GROUND terminal to monitor the antenna SWR continuously. Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna with output power and sensitivity. When using the antenna tuner. Antenna SWR Each antenna is of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is useful to match the linear amplifier and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmitting even when using 1 antenna, use the...
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... Coaxial cable (supplied) EXCITER 1 1&2 GND IC-706 series GND IC-PW1 AC outlet (Non-Europe versions : 100-120/220-240 V Europe version : 230 V) Ground 7 See the following diagrams for AC power cable connection. • Using 1 Icom exciter (transceiver) To an antenna ACC-1 ANT REMOTE EXCITER 1 1&2 Remote control cable (supplied) ACC cable (supplied) Be sure to connect the cable to the IC-PW1. See p. 5 for making connections between the IC-PW1 and an exciter (transceiver).
... Coaxial cable (supplied) EXCITER 1 1&2 GND IC-706 series GND IC-PW1 AC outlet (Non-Europe versions : 100-120/220-240 V Europe version : 230 V) Ground 7 See the following diagrams for AC power cable connection. • Using 1 Icom exciter (transceiver) To an antenna ACC-1 ANT REMOTE EXCITER 1 1&2 Remote control cable (supplied) ACC cable (supplied) Be sure to connect the cable to the IC-PW1. See p. 5 for making connections between the IC-PW1 and an exciter (transceiver).
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... 1 1&2 Relay DC power GND Coaxial cable (supplied) IC-PW1 AC outlet (Non-Europe versions : 100-120/220-240 V Europe version : 230 V) Ground RF OUT GND DC OUT SEND ALC Non-Icom exciter 8 REMOTE • Using a non-Icom exciter (transceiver) Set the [EXCITER] switch to the 7-pin ACC(2) jack. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS • Using 2 Icom exciters (transceivers) The following connections also apply to transceivers having multiple antenna connectors for...
... 1 1&2 Relay DC power GND Coaxial cable (supplied) IC-PW1 AC outlet (Non-Europe versions : 100-120/220-240 V Europe version : 230 V) Ground RF OUT GND DC OUT SEND ALC Non-Icom exciter 8 REMOTE • Using a non-Icom exciter (transceiver) Set the [EXCITER] switch to the 7-pin ACC(2) jack. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS • Using 2 Icom exciters (transceivers) The following connections also apply to transceivers having multiple antenna connectors for...
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... antenna selector functions even when the IC-PW1 power is exceeded, a large external relay must be used. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS • Using 1 Icom and 1 non-Icom exciters (transceivers) NOTE: The specifications for the SEND relay are 5 V DC 0.1 A. nected to the 7-pin ACC(2) jack. If this level is OFF In addition set to use the antenna selector of controller 12 These diagrams show the factory defaults...
... antenna selector functions even when the IC-PW1 power is exceeded, a large external relay must be used. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS • Using 1 Icom and 1 non-Icom exciters (transceivers) NOTE: The specifications for the SEND relay are 5 V DC 0.1 A. nected to the 7-pin ACC(2) jack. If this level is OFF In addition set to use the antenna selector of controller 12 These diagrams show the factory defaults...
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... controller, then remove the rear panel. Keep the hole cover and screws for future use. Insert the separation cable into J3 on the exciter or in another convenient place. y Replace the control cable with the supplied separation cable through the cable hole. t Remove 5 screws from the bushing) to connect to J11. Connect the grounding wire as a remote controller. q Disconnect the AC power cable.
... controller, then remove the rear panel. Keep the hole cover and screws for future use. Insert the separation cable into J3 on the exciter or in another convenient place. y Replace the control cable with the supplied separation cable through the cable hole. t Remove 5 screws from the bushing) to connect to J11. Connect the grounding wire as a remote controller. q Disconnect the AC power cable.
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... supplied from non-Icom exciters or auxiliary power supply (p. 9), turn the antenna tuner ON. - counterclockwise. (default) [ALC adj2] [ALC adj1] y Push the transmit meter-2 switch one or more times to select an operating band except 50 MHz band. - i While adjusting the 1st exciter's RF output power, transmit a 100 W output power of 1.5:1 or better. t Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ALC level meter. - NOTE: Resetting CLEARS all connections required for...
... supplied from non-Icom exciters or auxiliary power supply (p. 9), turn the antenna tuner ON. - counterclockwise. (default) [ALC adj2] [ALC adj1] y Push the transmit meter-2 switch one or more times to select an operating band except 50 MHz band. - i While adjusting the 1st exciter's RF output power, transmit a 100 W output power of 1.5:1 or better. t Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ALC level meter. - NOTE: Resetting CLEARS all connections required for...
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... z] blinks. When using 2 Icom exciters, be changed using 1 Icom exciter q While pushing [INPUT], push [POWER] to change the IC-PW1's default CI-V address of the operating band. D When using 2 exciter's q When using the same baud rate, the exciters' frequencies are connected, push [INPUT]. - [INPUT x] blinks when [INPUT] is not necessary to enter the CI-V address programming mode. - [INPUT z] blinks. w While pushing [INPUT], push [POWER] to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2], respectively. The band indicators, [1.8]-[50], light...
... z] blinks. When using 2 Icom exciters, be changed using 1 Icom exciter q While pushing [INPUT], push [POWER] to change the IC-PW1's default CI-V address of the operating band. D When using 2 exciter's q When using the same baud rate, the exciters' frequencies are connected, push [INPUT]. - [INPUT x] blinks when [INPUT] is not necessary to enter the CI-V address programming mode. - [INPUT z] blinks. w While pushing [INPUT], push [POWER] to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2], respectively. The band indicators, [1.8]-[50], light...
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...]/[DOWN] to monitor the linear amplifier's temperature. - See the exciter's instruction manual for 2 sec. The [TUNER] indicator blinks while tuning. - Turn the antenna tuner OFF and use the manual band selection while scanning. Use manual tuning during operation. 3 OPERATION s Operation CAUTION: DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 before turning the IC-PW1 and other Icom CI-V transceivers: Turn the IC-781 power ON before adjusting the ALC levels properly with the RF output power control on meter...
...]/[DOWN] to monitor the linear amplifier's temperature. - See the exciter's instruction manual for 2 sec. The [TUNER] indicator blinks while tuning. - Turn the antenna tuner OFF and use the manual band selection while scanning. Use manual tuning during operation. 3 OPERATION s Operation CAUTION: DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 before turning the IC-PW1 and other Icom CI-V transceivers: Turn the IC-781 power ON before adjusting the ALC levels properly with the RF output power control on meter...
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... (ID) exceeds 50 A. 6 Current band's indicator Gain of the 4 PA units becomes unbalanced. 3 OPERATION s Antenna tuner operation The built-in the 50 MHz band, the antenna tuner does not start manual antenna tuning. • When the tuner cannot tune the antenna (SWR 1.5:1 or greater), the tuning circuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec. Therefore, when you change the frequency range, the tuning circuit is...
... (ID) exceeds 50 A. 6 Current band's indicator Gain of the 4 PA units becomes unbalanced. 3 OPERATION s Antenna tuner operation The built-in the 50 MHz band, the antenna tuner does not start manual antenna tuning. • When the tuner cannot tune the antenna (SWR 1.5:1 or greater), the tuning circuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec. Therefore, when you change the frequency range, the tuning circuit is...
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... antenna tuner is turned OFF. • The linear amplifier is turned OFF. REF. p. 11 15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power does not come on the antenna input • Connect properly. programmed. to manually tune the antenna. • The protector circuit activates and a band • Stop the exciter's transmission, then push indicator blinks. [AMP/PROTECT] to manually tune the antenna. frequency. • The antenna is not properly • Set the...
... antenna tuner is turned OFF. • The linear amplifier is turned OFF. REF. p. 11 15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power does not come on the antenna input • Connect properly. programmed. to manually tune the antenna. • The protector circuit activates and a band • Stop the exciter's transmission, then push indicator blinks. [AMP/PROTECT] to manually tune the antenna. frequency. • The antenna is not properly • Set the...
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... tuning) Versions of the IC-PW1 which display "CE" on the 24-28 MHz bands. • Antenna connector : Input PL-239 × 2 (50 Ω) Output PL-239 × 4 (50 Ω) • Usable temperature : -10°C to 40°C (14°F to the IC-PW1 Europe version. version can only be connected to 104°F) range • Power supply requirement: non-Europe versions...
... tuning) Versions of the IC-PW1 which display "CE" on the 24-28 MHz bands. • Antenna connector : Input PL-239 × 2 (50 Ω) Output PL-239 × 4 (50 Ω) • Usable temperature : -10°C to 40°C (14°F to the IC-PW1 Europe version. version can only be connected to 104°F) range • Power supply requirement: non-Europe versions...
