M2 6M-1K2 Operating Instructions Manual - Installation
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLAT
ION
Transceiver
ANT
KEY
OUT
TYPICAL
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
• WARNING: SAFETY IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY! ALWAYS OBSERVE APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING AMPLIFIERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.
• CAUTION: THE USE OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION DEVICES ON ALL CABLES ENTERING ANY BUILDING IS STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED. CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES FOR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
TX
KEY
6M-1K2
Power
Amplifier
ANT
KEY
XCVR
PWR
220 VAC (Nom.)
50/60 Hz
15 A Max
(Models w/PS)
or
48-50 VDC
@40-50 A
WATTMETER
M2 ANTENNA
CAUTION:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE BELOW STEPS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER OR OTHER STATION EQUIPMENT.
• ALWAYS keep the air intake at the top of the amplifier clear. Maintain a spacing of at least 3/4” above the fan guards.
• ALWAYS keep the air intake on the bottom of the amplifier clear and free from obstructions. The rubber feet are about
3/4” high—maintain at least that clearance from objects below.
• DO NOT exceed 100W drive level as sever damage may occur. Driving the amplifier with more than 100W WILL NOT
increase output by more than 50W at a price of drawing excessive current and overheating the amplifier.
• DO NOT run a power supply with more than 52 VDC output. If adjustment is possible run the power supply at 50 VDC.
All circuits have been optimized at this voltage.
• ALWAYS run the amplifier with the top cover and bottom cover installed. The top cover provides cooling to the
aluminum finned head sink. The bottom cover shields the control board from stray RF and the bottom fan provides
necessary cooling to the tank circuit components. The control circuitry may fail to operate properly if ALL of the bottom
cover screws are not properly installed.