Power Genius XL
User Manual
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Table of Contents
0. Important notice.....................................................................................................................................3
1. Unpacking..............................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................6
1.2. Back Panel......................................................................................................................................7
1.3. BCD/PTP connector pinout............................................................................................................8
2. Turning ON / Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................9
2.1. STBY/OPER................................................................................................................................12
2.2. Front Display overview................................................................................................................12
2.2.1. Power meter..........................................................................................................................13
2.2.2. SWR meter............................................................................................................................13
2.2.3. Id peak..................................................................................................................................13
2.2.4. PTT and Band Data..............................................................................................................14
2.2.5. Temperature and voltage.......................................................................................................14
2.2.6. IP address and Firmware version..........................................................................................15
2.3. Backlight modes...........................................................................................................................16
2.3.1. Stand By Mode – Yellow backlight......................................................................................16
2.3.2. Operate Mode – Green backlight..........................................................................................16
2.3.3. TX Mode – Red backlight....................................................................................................17
2.3.3. Firmware Upgrade Mode – Magenta backlight....................................................................17
3. Using with Radios................................................................................................................................18
3.1. FlexRadio Series 6000..................................................................................................................18
3.2. Yaesu.............................................................................................................................................21
3.3. Elecraft.........................................................................................................................................23
3.4. Icom radios...................................................................................................................................24
Other radios.........................................................................................................................................25
4. MEffA..................................................................................................................................................25
5. Power derating with temperature increase...........................................................................................26
5.1. Power derating overview..............................................................................................................26
5.2. Reducing maximum voltage with temprature..............................................................................26
6. Automatic Power Control.....................................................................................................................26
7. Alarms..................................................................................................................................................27
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
0. Important notice
WARNING!
This amplifier has been configured to operate in your country according to your nation's
regulations. It will operate on frequencies which are not allowed for public use. You are
required to have a valid amateur radio license of an appropriate class from your government
to have the privileges to operate on amateur radio frequencies.
Except those actions which have been described in this user manual, no other manipulations
to the amplifier are allowed. The unit must only be opened and/or serviced by a qualified
technician.
If you have any questions due to misunderstanding, translation errors and alike, please
contact the appropriate party for further information.
Radio frequency energy (RF) from transmitters can interact with some electronic devices,
such as cardiac peacemakers and defibrillators. Please refer to the implanted peacemaker or
defibrillator manufacturer's instructions with respect to precautions to be taken in the vicinity
of a radio amateur transmitter. If any interaction or interference with a peacemaker or
implanted defibrillator is suspected, STOP transmitting immediately.
! - WARNING!
▲- Caution
i – Information
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! – This unit is NOT A TOY. It must not be handled by children nor placed/operated
within reach of children.
! – Do not leave packing material for this unit unattended. It may be harmful to children
if misused.
! – This unit contains small parts that could be a choking hazard to small children. Do
not leave accessories unattended.
! – Do not operate this unit in potentially explosive environments.
! – Never attempt to insert wires or any tools into the interior of this unit during
operation. This may cause fire or electric shock.
! – This unit must only be operated with the electrical power described in the User
Manual. Doing otherwise may cause a fire, injury or electrical shock.
! – Never connect or disconnect antennas while in TRANSMIT mode. This may cause
electrical shock or RF burns to your skin and damage to the unit.
! – This unit generates Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Use caution and observe proper
safety practices regarding your system configuration. When attached to an antenna,
this amplifier is capable of generating RF electromagnetic field which require
evaluation according to your national law to provide any necessary isolation or
protection required, with respect to human exposure!
▲- This unit must only be opened and/or serviced by a qualified technician. Opening
the unit may void the manufacturer's warranty.
▲- Do not operate this unit in areas of extreme humidity.
▲- Avoid operating this amplifier in direct sunlight or other areas of extreme heat,
excessive vibration, or mechanical force.
▲- If this unit is intended for use in commercial applications, special safety regulations
and cautions may apply to prevent accidents.
▲- If any defect, abnormal result, or other observations occur that are not covered by
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this User Manual; immediately cease operation and contact the manufacturer or local
distributor for operational advice or repair of the unit.
i – No other physical modification of this amplifier is allowed. Any other use or
modification (including software changes that affect operational characteristics) will
void the manufacturer's warranty.
i – Ensure proper ventilation around the amplifier; This includes 30 cm clearance in
front and back.
i – Please study the complete User Manual. This document contains important
information regarding the safe operation of this unit. If you have any questions, please
contact the manufacturer or local distributor for further information.
1. Unpacking
The following accessories and materials are included with your Power Genius XL amplifier.
Carefully remove PG XL from its shipping container, unpack and identify the items listed
below:
• One (1) Power Genius XL amplifier
• One (1) 2.4m DC power cord with C13 connector plug and pigtails
• One (1) 2m Ethernet cable
• One (1) Power Genius XL Quick Start Guide
Carefully remove the packaged accessories and the Power Genius XL from the shipping
carton and identify all of the supplied accessories listed in the previous section.
Place the Power Genius XL in your operating position making sure it has adequate ventilation.
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1.1. Front Panel
The front panel is designed to be simple and intuitive. It consists of three elements:
1 Standby / Operate button
2 RGB LED Backlight
3 LCD Touchscreen Display
Pressing the STBY/OPER button toggles between standby and operate modes.
The LCD Touchscreen Display shows all the important data for monitoring during operation.
The RGB LED backlight shows operation states:
• Stand By mode is indicated by a yellow color.
• Operate mode is indicated by a green color.
• Transmitting is indicated by a red color.
• Firmware Upgrade mode is indicated by a magenta color.
More details on the display elements and different states will follow in separate chapters on
these subjects.
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1.2. Back Panel
The connectors are logically divided into two groups, A and B, for respective radios.
1 AC Power input: standard 120V or 220V AC used to power the amplifier.
2 RF Precorrector A output: BNC female connector -60dBc output signal, for
connecting to a radio precorrector. (if the radio has one)
3 RF Precorrector B output: BNC female connector -60dBc output signal, for
connecting to a radio precorrector. (if the radio has one)
4 RF output B: standard SO239 type connector for connecting your antenna.
5 RF output A: standard SO239 type connector for connecting your antenna.
6 CAT input B: standard male DB9 type connector for radio CAT connection. Pins are
isolated with optocouplers.
7 RF input B: standard SO239 type connector for connecting your transceiver.
8 RF input A: standard SO239 type connector for connecting your transceiver.
9 Power Switch: power the amplifier ON / OFF.
10 PTT output A: standard female RCA connector. It outputs GND as a PTT signal. Can
be configured to +12V by internal jumper. Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
11 PTT input A: standard female RCA connector. It expects GND as a PTT signal. Can
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be configured to +12V by internal jumper. Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
12 CAT input A: standard male DB9 type connector for radio CAT connection. Pins are
isolated with optocouplers.
13 BCD/PTP input A: standard female DB15 connector for radio band data. Pins are
isolated with optocouplers.
14 CI-V input A: standard 3.5mm stereo female connector for ICOM radio band data.
Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
15 BCD/PTP input B: standard female DB15 connector for radio band data. Pins are
isolated with optocouplers.
16 CI-V input A: standard 3.5mm stereo female connector for ICOM radio band data.
Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
17 PTT output B: standard female RCA connector. It outputs GND as a PTT signal. Can
be configured to +12V by internal jumper. Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
18 PTT input B: standard female RCA connector. It outputs GND as a PTT signal. Can
be configured to +12V by internal jumper. Pins are isolated with optocouplers.
19 Ethernet connection: standard RJ45 connector for your ethernet connection.
1.3. BCD/PTP connector pinout
PTP input – Uses PTP signal (+12V) to select
the proper filter. Pins are isolated with
optocouplers.
Pin 1 Filter for 1,8 to 2 MHz
Pin 2 Filter for 3.5 to 4 MHz
Pin 3 Filter for 5 to 7.5 MHz
Pin 4 or 5 Filter for 10 to 14.5 MHz
Pin 7 or 8 or 9 Filter for 18 to 29.5 MHz
Pin 10 Filter for 50 to 52 MHz
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BCD input – Uses BCD signal (+12V) signal
to select the proper filter. Pins are isolated
with optocouplers.
BCD inputs are designed for a direct
connection to a band decoder used by radios
such as YAESU and Elecraft.
Filter No.
Band
Frequency
Band A
Band B
Band C
Band D
Hex Code
1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 NA
160m 80m 40m 30m 20m 17m 15m 12m 10m 6m None
1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 21 24 28 50 NA
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2. Turning ON / Quick Start Guide
Place your Power Genius XL on a flat stable surface.
Make sure your Power Genius XL amplifier has at least 30cm of space in front and in the back
to insure adequate cooling.
Follow these steps before powering your Power Genius XL:
1) Connect the radio antenna out to the RF INPUT on the PG XL. (A or B port)
2) Connect the antenna to the corresponding RF OUTPUT on PG XL.
3) Connect the radios PTT out to the corresponding PTT input connector on PG XL.
4) Connect the radios band data to PG XL. This can be done in one of 4 ways, depending
on the exact model of the radio you will be using:
a) Using an ethernet connection to get band data from your series 6000 FlexRadio.
b) Using a band decoder (BCD or PTP protocol, depending on the radio you are
using). This connection requires no additional configuration and works
automatically. The BCD/PTP connection has the highest priority, and will ignore
other connections if they exist.
c) Using RS232 for connecting radios CAT information. (Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft,
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