Hilberling HPA-8000B User guide

1 kW Power Amplifier

HPA-8000B

Operating Manual

Version 1.04.01

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1 kW Power Amplifier

Hilberling HPA-8000B

Operating Manual

HPA-8000B

developed and manufactured in the EU

by

Hilberling GmbH

Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 2

24790 Schacht-Audorf

Germany

Logo and name of Hilberling GmbH are registered trademarks

Distribution of the complete document is desired

However, each partial copy or distribution is prohibited

Errors and changes excepted

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TABLE OF CONTENT

List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 6

List of Tables .............................................................................................................................................. 8

1 About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... 10

2 Important Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 General Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 11

2.2 Notes on Placing.............................................................................................................................. 12

3 Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Data Cables .................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Operating Manual and Software/Documentation CD-ROM .................................................................... 13

4 Connectors on Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 14

4.1 Connectors and Controls .................................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Pin Assignment J1 to J4 (D-Sub) ....................................................................................................... 15

5 Operating and Display Elements ............................................................................................................. 16

5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 16

5.2 TFT Display ..................................................................................................................................... 17

5.3 Softkeys on Default Screen ............................................................................................................... 17

5.4 Softkey Menu .................................................................................................................................. 18

5.4.1 Display of Device Status SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................. 19

5.4.1.1 Update Operating Software .............................................................................................................. 20

5.4.2 Device Configuration TRX SETUP .................................................................................................... 21

5.4.3 Brightness of Display DIM .............................................................................................................. 22

6 Installation / Initial Operation ................................................................................................................ 23

6.1 Cable Connections ........................................................................................................................... 23

6.2 Power-on ........................................................................................................................................ 23

7 Transceiver Set up ................................................................................................................................... 24

7.1 Select Transceiver Connector ............................................................................................................ 24

7.2 Allocate Transceiver Model ............................................................................................................... 24

7.3 Input Power Adjustment .................................................................................................................. 26

8 Antenna Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 27

8.1 Antenna Allocation to Bands ............................................................................................................. 27

8.2 Antenna and Antenna Tuner – basic Considerations ............................................................................ 29

8.3 Antenna Tuner ................................................................................................................................ 29

8.4 Automatic Antenna Tuning ............................................................................................................... 31

8.4.1 Error Messages when Tuning Process was aborted ............................................................................. 33

8.5 Manual Antenna Tuning ................................................................................................................... 34

8.5.1 Manual L Tuning .............................................................................................................................. 36

8.5.2 Manual C Tuning ............................................................................................................................. 36

8.5.3 Manual CC Tuning ........................................................................................................................... 36

9 Internal Final PA OPERATE .................................................................................................................... 37

9.1 Error Messages when Final PA was deactivated. ................................................................................. 37

9.2 ALC Connection ............................................................................................................................... 38

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 39

A1 Software Update and Update Program (for Windows ®) – German .................................................... 41

A1.1 Preliminary Note .............................................................................................................................. 41

A1.2 Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 41

A1.3 Update Installation Program and Operating Software .......................................................................... 41

A1.4 How to Install the Update Program ................................................................................................... 42

A1.5 Connect HPA-8000B to PC by USB Data Cable .................................................................................... 44

A1.6 Set HPA-8000B to Update Readiness ................................................................................................. 44

A1.7 Start and Setup the Update-Program ................................................................................................. 45

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A2 Technical Documents ............................................................................................................................... 48

A2.1 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................ 48

A2.2 Amateur Radio Bands ...................................................................................................................... 49

A2.3 Subbands Antenna Tuning ............................................................................................................... 50

A2.4 Switchable L and C Elements Antenna Tuning .................................................................................... 55

A2.5 Switch-off Criteria for INPUT OVERLOAD ........................................................................................... 55

A2.6 Interface Parameters and Input Power Ranges .................................................................................. 56

A3 Customer Information ............................................................................................................................. 57

A3.1 User Information ............................................................................................................................. 57

A3.1.1 Declaration of Conformity (shortened version) ................................................................................... 57

A3.1.2 Note Amateur Radio Operation ......................................................................................................... 57

A3.2 Warranty Terms .............................................................................................................................. 57

A3.3 Disposal Rules ................................................................................................................................. 58

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LIST OF FIGURES

Fig. 2–1: Unfolding bails (front equipment feet) ...................................................................................... 12

Fig. 3–1: Cable D-Sub 9-pin .................................................................................................................. 13

Fig. 3–2: Cable D-Sub 25-pin ................................................................................................................ 13

Fig. 3–3: Manual HPA-8000B................................................................................................................. 13

Fig. 3–4: CD-ROM ................................................................................................................................ 13

Fig. 4–1: Connectors and Controls on Rear Panel .................................................................................... 14

Fig. 5–1: Operating and Display Elements .............................................................................................. 16

Fig. 5–2: TFT Display showing Default Screen ........................................................................................ 17

Fig. 5–3: Softkey Menu ........................................................................................................................ 18

Fig. 5–4: Softkey Menu MENU ............................................................................................................... 18

Fig. 5–5: Softkey Menu SYSTEM INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 19

Fig. 5–6: Screen SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 19

Fig. 5–7: Softkey Menu SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................................... 20

Fig. 5–8: Screen SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................... 20

Fig. 5–9: Softkey Menu TRX SETUP ....................................................................................................... 21

Fig. 5–10: Screen TRX SETUP ............................................................................................................... 21

Fig. 5–11: Softkey Menu DIM ................................................................................................................ 22

Fig. 7–1: Transceiver Connector TRX 1 active / inactive........................................................................... 24

Fig. 7–2: Transceiver Connector TRX 1 active / inactive, PT-8000A allocated ............................................. 24

Fig. 7–3: Setup Transceiver Connector TRX1 .......................................................................................... 25

Fig. 7–4: Setup Transceiver Connector TRX2 .......................................................................................... 25

Fig. 7–5: Setup Input Power 50 Watt - ‘High’ .......................................................................................... 26

Fig. 7–6: Setup Input Power 100 Milliwatt - ‘mW’ .................................................................................... 26

Fig. 7–7: Setup Input Power 5 Watt - ‘Low’ ............................................................................................ 26

Fig. 7–8: Input Power Meter ‘High’ ........................................................................................................ 26

Fig. 7–9: Input Power Meter ‘mW’ ......................................................................................................... 26

Fig. 7–10: Input Power Meter ‘Low’ ....................................................................................................... 26

Fig. 8–1: Antenna Allocation – Toggle the active Transceiver ................................................................... 27

Fig. 8–2: Antenna Allocation – Change of Antenna Connector .................................................................. 28

Fig. 8–3: Antenna Allocation – Factory Setting ........................................................................................ 28

Fig. 8–4: Antenna Allocation – Variation Example.................................................................................... 28

Fig. 8–5: Antenna Tuner activated – Showing Frequency Information ....................................................... 30

Fig. 8–6: Antenna Tuner activated – no Frequency Information ............................................................... 30

Fig. 8–7: Auto-Tuning activated „Set PTT On“ ........................................................................................ 31

Fig. 8–8: Auto Tuning – Input Power too low „Tuning Signal low“ ............................................................ 32

Fig. 8–9: Auto Tuning – Input Power too high „Tuning Signal high“ .......................................................... 32

Fig. 8–10: Auto Tuning – Input Power ok „Tuning“ ................................................................................. 32

Fig. 8–11: Auto Tuning finished „Tuning done“ ....................................................................................... 32

Fig. 8–12: Auto-Tuning aborted „Tuning abort“ ...................................................................................... 33

Fig. 8–13: Auto Tuning – Input Power unstable „Input unstable“ ............................................................. 33

Fig. 8–14: Auto Tuning – Output Power too high „Output Overload“ ......................................................... 33

Fig. 8–15: Manual Tuning activated „Set PTT On“ ................................................................................... 34

Fig. 8–16: Manual Tuning – Input Power too low „Tuning Signal low“ ....................................................... 35

Fig. 8–17: Manual Tuning – Input Power too high „Tuning Signal high“ .................................................... 35

Fig. 8–18: Manual Tuning – Input Power ok „Please Tune“ ...................................................................... 35

Fig. 8–19: Manual Tuning – Center Capacitance CC ................................................................................ 36

Fig. 9–2: Input Overload ...................................................................................................................... 37

Fig. 9–1: Input Overload 1 .................................................................................................................... 37

Fig. 9–3: Output Overload .................................................................................................................... 38

Fig. 9–4: Ouput Overload Mid ............................................................................................................... 38

Fig. 9–5: Ouput Overload High .............................................................................................................. 38

Fig. 9–6: Current Overload ................................................................................................................... 38

Fig. A1–1: Setup – Select Language ...................................................................................................... 42

Fig. A1–2: Setup – Close Other Applications ........................................................................................... 42

Fig. A1–3: Setup – Select Target Folder ................................................................................................. 42

Fig. A1–4: Setup – Select Start Menu Folder ........................................................................................... 43

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Fig. A1–5: Setup – Select Additional Tasks ............................................................................................. 43

Fig. A1–6: Setup – Summary / Ready for Installation .............................................................................. 43

Fig. A1–7: Setup – Installation Completed / Exit Setup Assistant .............................................................. 44

Fig. A1–8: Setup – Cancel Installation / Exit Setup .................................................................................. 44

Fig. A1–9: Screen BOOTLOADER ........................................................................................................... 45

Fig. A1–10: Software Update – Auswahl COM-Port .................................................................................. 45

Fig. A1–11: Software Update – COM-Port nicht nutzbar ........................................................................... 46

Fig. A1–12: Software Update – Auswahl Betriebssoftware ....................................................................... 46

Fig. A1–13: Software Update – Update-Vorgang ..................................................................................... 47

Fig. A1–14: Software Update – Software ist nicht aktueller ...................................................................... 47

Fig. A1–15: Software Update – Update-Vorgang abgebrochen ................................................................. 47

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LIST OF TABLES

Tab. 3–1: Scope of Delivery .................................................................................................................. 13

Tab. 4–1: Connectors on Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 14

Tab. 4–1: Connectors on Rear Panel (continued) .................................................................................... 15

Tab. 4–2: Pin Assignment D-Sub ........................................................................................................... 15

Tab. 5–1: Operating and Display Elements ............................................................................................. 16

Tab. A2-1: Technical Data .................................................................................................................... 48

Tab. A2–2: Frequency Bands HF ........................................................................................................... 49

Tab. A2–3: Frequency Bands VHF ......................................................................................................... 49

Tab. A2–4: Subbands 160m .................................................................................................................. 50

Tab. A2–5: Subbands 80m .................................................................................................................... 51

Tab. A2–6: Subbands 40m .................................................................................................................... 52

Tab. A2–7: Subbands 30m .................................................................................................................... 52

Tab. A2–8: Subbands 20m .................................................................................................................... 53

Tab. A2–9: Subbands 17m .................................................................................................................... 53

Tab. A2–10: Subbands 15m .................................................................................................................. 54

Tab. A2–11: Subbands 12m .................................................................................................................. 54

Tab. A2–12: Subbands 10m .................................................................................................................. 55

Tab. A2–13: Switchable Inductances und Capacitances Harmonic Filter .................................................... 55

Tab. A2–14: Switch-off Criteria for Input Overload .................................................................................. 55

Tab. A2–15: Interface Parameters ......................................................................................................... 56

Tab. A2–16: Input Power Ranges .......................................................................................................... 56

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

In this manual the following signs and symbols are used:

The STOP sign indicates a warning that must be obeyed for safety reasons.

This sign indicates an important explanation or a specific advice which should be obeyed.

An additional information or explanation is indicated this way.

Copyright © 2016-2018 by Hilberling GmbH

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2 IMPORTANT NOTES

Read and save this Operating Manual carefully before attempting to operate the device. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions to prevent damages caused by faulty operation.

2.1 General Precautions

WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE !

Do not touch antenna, antenna cable or antenna plugs and sockets during transmission. This may result in
an electrical shock or burn of your skin by high-frequency.

WARNING !

The plug of the 230V power cord represents the designated separation device of the amplifier from the
mains according to standard. The socket must be placed near the amplifier and easily accessible. The
power cord must be able easily disconnected from mains.

CAUTION !

Make sure that no objects may penetrate into device or will touch connectors on rear panel of the power
amplifier. This could cause electrical shock and severe injury.

PROTECT the amplifier from precipitation like rain or any liquid. Do not operate the power amplifier in

excessively dusty or very humid environment.

PROTECT the amplifier from operation by any unauthorized person notably children.

AVOID placing and using the power amplifier in areas with temperatures below -15°C or above +50°C.

If the environment temperature drops so low that the dew point is undercut, avoid operating before the
devices are dried completely.

AVOID placing the power amplifier against a wall. This may inhibit proper air circulation and could cause

overheat. Do not cover any air inlets and outlets at front, bottom and rear panel of the device.

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2.2 Notes on Placing

When selecting the place for operating the HPA-8000B bear in mind the general limitation
concerning environmental conditions as outlined in the specifications and the cautions at the very
beginning of this manual (see section 2.1).

Always handle the HPA-8000B with care – consider the weight of ca. 20 kg (ca. 50 lbs).

Please make sure proper air circulation. Do not cover any air inlets and outlets at front, bottom and
rear panel of the device.

Choose the place of installation so that all connectors of the HPA-8000B are reachable at any time,
this is especially true for the supply cable connector.

Select a power outlet that is capable to handle the power requirements. Connect your HPA-8000B to
a proper ground system. In addition, observe the relevant technical electrical regulations and the
local regulations of the power supplier. A good grounding system not only prevents electrical shock
but also helps to ensure trouble free operation and will diminish television and broadcast
interference (TVI/BCI).

For your convenience you might raise the front of HPA-8000B by unfolding and locking tilt bails mounted at the front
equipment feet into front position as shown on Fig. 2–1.

If a large resistance will complicate the unfolding, please easily spread the bail for hurdle the locking
nib to avoid damage of the equipment foot.

Fig. 2–1: Unfolding bails (front equipment feet)

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Quantity

Description

Fig.

1

D-Sub 9-pin (HPA-8000B ⬄ PT-8000A)

3–1

1

D-Sub 25-pin (HPA-8000B ⬄ PT-8000A)

3–2

1

Operating Manual

3–3

1

Software CD-ROM

• HPA-8000B Update Software (Windows®)

• Operating Manual (PDF)

3–4

3 SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Examine your HPA-8000B for signs of damage during shipping. Should any damage be apparent please take
appropriate measures (contacting your carrier). We recommend to retain all packing material – it might be used for
shipment of the power amplifier in the future. It is specially made for the HPA-8000B.

Listed below the hardware and all accessories delivered with your HPA-8000B. Make sure you have received and
unpacked everything:

Tab. 3–1: Scope of Delivery

3.1 Data Cables

Fig. 3–1: Cable D-Sub 9-pin

Data Cable (HPA-8000B ⬄ PT-8000A)
Length approx. 2.0 m

Fig. 3–2: Cable D-Sub 25-pin

Data Cable (HPA-8000B ⬄ PT-8000A)
Length approx. 1.8 m

3.2 Operating Manual and Software/Documentation CD-ROM

Fig. 3–3: Manual HPA-8000B

Fig. 3–4: CD-ROM

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No

Label

Type

Description

E

Threaded Bolt

M6

Grounding connector for station ground

FUSE

AC FUSE

Thermal Fuse

16 A time-lag

Thermal circuit breaker, 230 V AC, resettable

J1

AUX

TRX 1

DE-9

(D-Sub 9-pin)

Output / input signals for transceiver 1 (Wiring Tab. 4–2)

J2

AUX

TRX 2

DE-9

(D-Sub 9-pin)

Output / input signals for transceiver 2 (Wiring Tab. 4–2)

J3

REMOTE

TRX 1

DB-25

(D-Sub 25-pin)

Output / input signals for transceiver 1 (Wiring Tab. 4–2)

J4

REMOTE

TRX 2

DB-25

(D-Sub 25-pin)

Output / input signals for transceiver 2 (Wiring Tab. 4–2)

J5

PTT

TRX 1

RCA

HF PTT transceiver 1 +5 V / GND (GND = TX)

J6

PTT

TRX 2

RCA

HF PTT transceiver 2 +5 V / GND (GND = TX)

J7

ALC

TRX 1

RCA

ALC output transceiver 1; adjustable by PJ7

J8

ALC

TRX 2

RCA

ALC output transceiver 2 ; adjustable by PJ8

J9

REMOTE PC

USB-B

Input / output data (USB Cable)

1. Interface to PC for HPA-8000B remote operation (CAT)

2. Interface to PC for update the software on HPA-8000B

J10

VHF

TRX 1

N

VHF input transceiver 1
only for TRX PT-8000A

50 / 70 MHz TRX PT-8000A only

‘CAT Type’ selection: ‘Hilberling’ (Sec. 5.4.2 and 7.2). *

J11

TRX 1

N

Input transceiver 1

1.8 … 29.7 MHz
TRX PT-8000A

1.8 … 29.7 / 50 / 70 MHz
TRX by other manufacturer

J5

J8

J6

J7

J14

J15

J18

J16

J17

E

J1

J2

J3

J4

J10

J11

J9

J12

J13

FUSE

PJ8

P

J7

4 CONNECTORS ON REAR PANEL

This section introduces the connectors on the rear panel of the HPA-8000B.

4.1 Connectors and Controls

Fig. 4–1: Connectors and Controls on Rear Panel

Tab. 4–1: Connectors on Rear Panel

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No.

Label

Type

Description

J12

VHF

TRX 2

N

VHF input transceiver 2
only for TRX PT-8000A

50 / 70 MHz TRX PT-8000A only

‘CAT Type’ selection: ‘Hilberling’ (Sec. 5.4.2 and 7.2). *

J13

TRX 2

N

Input transceiver 2

1.8 … 29.7 MHz
TRX PT-8000A

1.8 … 29.7 / 50 / 70 MHz
TRX by other manufacturer

J14

ANT. 4

N

HF output antenna 4

J15

ANT. 3

N

HF output antenna 3

J16

ANT. 2

N

HF output antenna 2

J17

ANT. 1

N

HF output antenna 1

J18

PREDISTORSION

-60dBc ATT. PA OUT

SMA

HF Output, attenuated by 60 dB , e.g. for predistorsion on TRX

PJ7

ALC adj.

TRX 1

Trim Pot

Adjustment of ALC output on transceiver 1 within range 0 … −10 V
at RCA J7 and D-Sub J1 Pin 6

PJ8

ALC adj.

TRX 2

Trim Pot

Adjustment of ALC output on transceiver 2 within range 0 … −10 V
at RCA J8 and D-Sub J2 Pin 6

No.

Label

Figure

Pin Assignment

J1

AUX

TRX 1

1 HF-PTT TRX 1 +5V (GND=TX) 6 ALC OUT (0 … −10 V)*
2 <not connected> 7 GND
3 < not connected > 8 < not connected >
4 VHF-PTT TRX 1 +5V (GND=TX) 9 TX INHIBIT (GND=TX)
5 GND

* adjustable by PJ7

J2

AUX

TRX 2

as J1

Assignment analogous to J1

Pin 6 ALC OUT adjustable by PJ8

J3

REMOTE

TRX 1

1 GND 14 < not connected >
2 < not connected > 15 Bit A of Band Data
3 Bit B of Band Data 16 Bit C of Band Data
4 Bit D of Band Data 17 GND
5 < not connected > 18 < not connected >
6 < not connected > 19 GND
7 < not connected > 20 < not connected >
8 < not connected > 21 < not connected >
9 RX TTL for CAT 5V TTL or CI-V 22 TX TTL for CAT 5V TTL
10 Band Data Voltage Input 23 GND
11 GND 24 RS232 RX (CAT)
12 RS232 TX (CAT) 25 GND
13 GND

J4

REMOTE

TRX 2

as J3

Assignment analogous to J3

Tab. 4–1: Connectors on Rear Panel (continued)

* Inputs J10 and J12 are only usable for a connection to the Hilberling PT-8000A Transceiver.

If so select option ‘Hilberling’ as a ‘CAT Type’ at the TRX Setup (see Section 5.4.2 and 7.2).

4.2 Pin Assignment J1 to J4 (D-Sub)

Tab. 4–2: Pin Assignment D-Sub

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Element

Label

Description

ONOFF
Main Switch

POWER

When power on:

 All LEDs – including LEDs assembled to buttons – will light up for approx. 1 second (function test),
 LED AC / ON will light up permanently.

LED AC / ON

AC / ON

Lights up when device is powered on and supply voltage of 230 V AC is applied.

LED TX / PTT

TX / PTT

Lights up when the PA is activated (LED READY shine) and the HPA-8000B receives a PTT signal.

LED READY

READY

Lights up when the PA of HPA-8000B was activated by pushing button OPERATE.
When the PA is not activated, transceiver HF signals will be sent without amplification to the currently
switched antenna output connector.

TFT Display

÷

The TFT display shows the relevant operating parameters and at a time the current functions of the
so-called ‘softkeys’ placed right hand side of the display as well.

POWER

ONOFF

TFT Display

Sec. 5.2

Softkeys

Sec. 5.3

LED AC / ON

LED TX / PTT

VHF

 Selection

VHF amateur
radio band
6 m / 4 m

(only if no CAT
remote control by
TRX/PC)
Sec. 8.1 3.

HF - BAND

 Selection

HF amateur
radio band
(except 60m)

(only if no CAT
remote control
by TRX/PC)
Sec. 8.1 3.

FUNCTION

LED Remote control of
HPA by TRX, Sec. 10.3

Call-up the softkey menu

Sec. 5.3

Activation of
power amplifier (final PA)

Sec. 9

L - TUNE

– / +

Manual tuning
Inductances

Sec. 8.5.1

AUTO TUNER

 TUNER

Activation of the
tuner, Sec. 8.3

 START

Automatic tuning,
Sec. 8.4

 MANUAL

Manual tuning
Sec. 8.5

C - TUNE

 – / +

Manual tuning
Capacitances

Sec. 8.5.2

LED READY

5 OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS

Section 5.1 and 5.2 introduce operating and display elements at the front panel. Furthermore section 5.3 describes
the softkey menus and screens for configuration, system information and software update.

5.1 Overview

Tab. 5–1: Operating and Display Elements

Fig. 5–1: Operating and Display Elements

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Softkeys

Temperature
PA und CPU

Power Meter

Power Output P

OUT

SWR Meter

Power Meter

Power Input PIN

TRX Connector 1

(device allocated)

(active)

TX Indicator TRX 1

(HPA air TRX 1)

Antenna 2 / 3 / 4

(inactive)

Transmit Frequency

(active TRX)

Antenna Routing

TRX 2

(inactive)

Amateur Radio Band

(active TRX)

TRX Connector 2

(no device allocated)

(inactive)

Antenna and

TRX Toggle

(by softkeys)

Current Drain

PA

Antenna Routing

TRX 1 (active)

Antenna 1

(active)

5.2 TFT Display

In default view („default screen“) the TFT display gives a status overview about relevant
operating parameters of the HPA-8000B. These include displaying the active
transceiver with current band and transmission frequency, as well as the antenna
which is allocated to the band, furthermore indication of power, SWR and
temperature, as well as the antenna transceiver configuration of the inactive
transceiver.

Fig. 5–2: TFT Display showing Default Screen

5.3 Softkeys on Default Screen

Right next to the display there are six buttons placed in vertical line as ‘Softkeys’
(buttons with changeable function) to operate the HPA-8000B. They allow to activate
or select functions shown on display as a so-called ‘Softkey Menu’ at right border (see
Sec. 5.4).
Exceptions to this rule – so softkeys without a menu – the following functions are
existing:

 Toggle the antenna connector and the active transceiver is directly possible by

using the upper three softkeys on default screen (Sec. 8.1).

 Manual tuning the center capacitances of the harmonic filter (CC-Tune) will be

done directly by using the two lower softkeys on default screen (Sec. 8.5.3).

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Softkeys

Softkey Menu MENU

5.4 Softkey Menu

The six keys (so-called ‘softkeys’) right next to the display give access to the functions
shown on the display as a so-called ‘Softkey Menu’ at right border (exceptions see
Sec. 8.1 and 8.5.3).

When power on the HPA-8000B the softkey menu is removed.
Pushing the button MENU in the cluster FUNCTION will show the softkey menu
MENU (pushing again will remove the menu):

Fig. 5–3: Softkey Menu

Fig. 5–4: Softkey Menu MENU

Remove the softkey menu.

Softkey menu and screen SYSTEM INFORMATION will be called up to show system
information and operating parameters (Sec. 5.4.1).

Softkey menu and screen TRX SETUP will be called up to show and edit device
configuration (Sec. 5.4.2).

Softkey menu DIM will be called up to adjust brightness of display
(Sec. 5.4.3).

Toggles the unit of the temperature indicators for PA and CPU between
degree Celsius (°C) and degree Fahrenheit (°F).

If automatic or manual antenna tuning is activated (Sec. 8.4 u. 8.5) the softkey menu
(MENU) cannot be called up.

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Temperature PA

Amateur Radio Band

Hardware Revision

Software Version

Serial Number

Input Power

Band Info digital

Current Drain PA

Forward Power

Temperature CPU

Band Info analog

Standing Wave Ratio

IARU Region

5.4.1 Display of Device Status SYSTEM INFORMATION

Pushing softkey SYSTEM Info from softkey menu MENU (Fig. 5–4) will call up softkey
menu and screen SYSTEM INFORMATION:

Fig. 5–5: Softkey Menu SYSTEM INFORMATION

Return to softkey menu MENU (Sec. 5.4) and default screen.

Softkey menu and screen SOFTWARE UPDATE will be called up to update the
operation software (Sec. 5.4.1.1).

System information will be shown on display:

Fig. 5–6: Screen SYSTEM INFORMATION

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Hardware Revision

Software Version

Serial Number

Security Query

5.4.1.1 Update Operating Software

Pushing softkey SW Update from softkey menu SYSTEM (Fig. 5–5) will call up softkey
menu and screen SOFTWARE UPDATE:

Fig. 5–7: Softkey Menu SOFTWARE UPDATE

Return to softkey menu SYSTEM und screen SYSTEM INFORMATION (Sec. 5.4.1).

Software update will not be executed.
Return to softkey menu SYSTEM und screen SYSTEM INFORMATION (Sec. 5.4.1).

Software update will be continued.
A new screen will be shown on display (for details, see appendix A1–6).

All entries starting from row 4 will be removed and a security query will be shown
instead:

Fig. 5–8: Screen SOFTWARE UPDATE

Select ESC or NO to end the update procedure.
Select YES to continue the update procedure, see appendix Sec. A1–6.

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selected

Transceiver Connector

Selection

Manufacturer / RS232

Selection

TRX Model / CAT Type

Selection

Input Power Range

Selection

Baud Rate

5.4.2 Device Configuration TRX SETUP

Pushing Softkey TRX Setup from softkey menu MENU (Fig. 5.4) will call up softkey
menu and screen TRX SETUP:

Fig. 5–9: Softkey Menu TRX SETUP

Return to softkey menu MENU (Sec. 5.4) and default screen.

Toggles transceiver connector (TRX1 ⬄ TRX2) whose settings shall be edited.
When the menu will be called up the currently active TRX connector is the selected one
(in row CAT Type the field of selected TRX will be shown inverse).

Cyclic change of editable fields bottom-up.
Non-editable fields (= no option available) will be skipped.

Cyclic change of editable fields top down.
Non-editable fields (= no option available) will be skipped.

Cyclic change of manufacturer (‘CAT Type’), TRX Model, Baud Rate and Input Power
Range – depending on selected field and its available options – in listed order (see
Table A2–16/A2–17 Appendix A2–6).

Cyclic change of ‘CAT Type’, TRX Model, Baud Rate or Input Power Range –
depending on selected field and its available options – in reverse listed order (see
Table A2–16/A2–17 Appendix A2–6).

On screen a table will be shown to adjust interface parameters and input power range
for each of both transceiver connectors.

Fig. 5–10: Screen TRX SETUP

Push softkeys  and  for line break, push softkeys ␐ and ␑ to select respective
parameters (see Tab. A2–16/A2–17 Appendix Sec. A2.6).
See also section 7.2 and 7.3.

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5.4.3 Brightness of Display DIM

Pushing softkey DIM from softkey menu MENU (Fig. 5.4) will call up the menu DIM to
vary the brightness of the display:

Fig. 5–11: Softkey Menu DIM

Return to softkey menu MENU (Sec. 5.4).

Lightens up the display stepwise.

Darkens the display stepwise.

Display brightness is adjustable in ten steps.

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6 INSTALLATION / INITIAL OPERATION

Prior to any operation please read this manual carefully.

The HPA-8000B is unlocked by software according to the band plans of that IARU
region the device is delivered (Tab A2–2 and A2–3).
The IARU region can be changed by software update.

Prior applying main power to the HPA-8000B and power-on please verify the remarks
in the following section 6.1.

6.1 Cable Connections

Please check at rear panel of HPA-8000B (Fig. 4–1):

 Grounding stud (E) is connected to station ground,
 HF cables from HPA-8000B (J11 TRX1 / J13 TRX 2) to transceiver(s)

(PT-8000A: J2 HF-ANT1 / J3 HF-ANT 2) are installed properly,

 Only in case a PT-8000A is being connected:

VHF cable from HPA-8000B (J10 VHF TRX 1 / J12 VHF TRX 2) to
PT-8000A (J1 VHF-ANT) is installed properly,

 Antenna(s) (J14 ANT 4 … J17 ANT 1) is/are connected properly,
 Data cable from HPA-8000B (J1 AUX TRX 1 / J2 AUX TRX 2;

alternatively: J5 PTT TRX 1 / J6 PTT TRX 2 und J7 ALC TRX 1 /J8 ALC TRX 2)
to transceiver/s (PT-8000A: J17 AUX-TX) is/are installed,

 Data cable from HPA-8000B (J3 REMOTE TRX 1 / J4 REMOTE TRX 2)

to transceiver/s (PT-8000A: J21 TRANSVERTER) is/are installed.

6.2 Power-on

When all of the connections have been made and checked (6.1) put the HPA-8000B
into operation as follows:

All LEDs will light up for approximately one second (function test).
LED AC/ON will light up permanently.

On the display the default screen will be shown (Fig. 5–2).

 Ensure that the main switch (POWER) of the HPA-8000B is switched off

(pushed down),

 Connect the supply cable to main power socket,

(200 … 260 V AC / 50 … 60 Hz);

 Switch on POWER at HPA-8000B main switch.

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7 TRANSCEIVER SET UP

As described in section 7 and 8, prior first operation of the HPA-8000B basic settings
are needed to undertake.

7.1 Select Transceiver Connector

When powered-on the first time, connector TRX 1 (J11/J10) is selected by default
(= “active”) and therefore shown with a blue background.

Fig. 7–1: Transceiver Connector TRX 1 active / inactive

If necessary the transceiver connector will be switched as follows:

1. If a softkey menu is shown on display:

Pushing button MENU in the cluster FUNCTION will remove the current
softkey menu.

2. Pushing softkey TRX (default screen) toggles connectors TRX 1 and TRX 2.

When active, the TRX indicator will be shown with a blue background
(Fig. 7–1).

7.2 Allocate Transceiver Model

As a factory setting TRX model PT-8000A is allocated to both TRX connectors TRX 1
and TRX 2 (the display will show ‘PT8000’).

Fig. 7–2: Transceiver Connector TRX 1 active / inactive, PT-8000A allocated

Due to the allocation the default parameters of CAT mode (Band Data, Band Voltage,
RS232) of the selected transceiver will be switched at HPA-8000Bs D-Sub connectors
REMOTE J3 / J4.

The allocation is made by browsing manufacturer and model list provided by
operation software (see Tab. A2–16 Appendix).

A transceiver model will be allocated as follows:

1. If no softkey menu is shown on display:

Pushing button MENU in the cluster FUNCTION will show softkey menu
MENU (Fig. 5–4).

2. Pushing softkey TRX Setup will call up softkey menu and screen TRX Setup

(Fig. 5–9 and 5–10).
In case TRX 1 is currently the active TRX connector, the first field in column
TRX1 of the table (row CAT Type, see Fig. 7–3) is shown with a blue
background. Subsequent adjustments by arrow softkeys (4. … 6.) will have an
effect to this connector.

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Fig. 7–3: Setup Transceiver Connector TRX1

3. IF adjustments are to do for the other connector, pushing softkey TRX will

toggle the connectors.
Therefore the first field in the other column will be shown with a blue
background:

Fig. 7–4: Setup Transceiver Connector TRX2

4. Push softkey ␐ (possibly ␑ ) to select a manufacturer from CAT Type list.

In case the desired manufacturer is not listed examine the possibility of an
RS232 linkage to the connected transceiver (choose option RS232). If linkage
is not possible (REMOTE LED does not light up), choose option NO CAT. Exit
screen and softkey menu by pushing softkey ESC.

5. Push softkey  to select the next row which provides choice.

If more than one option is selectable in row TRX Model it is the field in this
row (the field is shown with a blue background).

Push softkey ␐ (possibly ␑ ) to select an option from list (TRX Model or
transmission mode CI-V / Band Voltage / CAT 1-2 / Band Data).

6. Push softkey  to select the next row which provides choice.

If there is more than one baud rate selectable it is the field in this row (the
field is shown with a blue background).

Push softkey ␐ (possibly ␑ ) to select a baud rate supported by the shown
TRX Model.

7. When all settings has been carried out exit screen and softkey menu by

pushing softkey ESC.

In case a manufacturer (or option NO CAT , see row CAT Type, Point 4.) is selected
and whether in row TRX Model nor in row Baud Rate an option is selectable, pushing
softkey  will directly switch to row Input Power (see Section 7.3).

When the selected and connected transceiver is powered-on, both devices will set up
a communication link.
If the connection is completed successfully, the LED in button REMOTE will light up.
The HPA-8000B will now take over the data for band selection and current frequency
through CAT remote control from the connected transceiver.

When HPA-8000B is set to REMOTE operation the band selection buttons are locked.

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7.3 Input Power Adjustment

The range of input power of the HPA-8000B is set to the range of 0 … 50 Watt for
both transceiver connectors by default. Alternatively, there are two more ranges
0 … 100 milliwatt and 0 … 5 watt available. To change the ranges proceed as
follows:

1. Push Button MENU in the cluster FUNCTION to show the softkey menu

MENU (Fig. 5–4) if not shown yet.

2. Push softkey TRX Setup to call up softkey menu and screen TRX Setup

(Fig. 5–9 and 5–10).
Ist TRX 1 der zurzeit aktive TRX-Anschluss, ist in der Spalte TRX1 der Tabelle
das erste Feld (Zeile CAT Type) blau unterlegt, siehe Abb. 7–3.
Nachfolgende Einstellungen mit den Pfeiltasten erfolgen für diesen Anschluss.

3. Push softkey TRX to switch to the other connector if necessary, see Fig. 7–4.

4. Push softkey  once (or: push softkey  up to three times – depending on

possible setting options), so that the field in row Input Power will be shown
with a blue background (Abb. 7–5).

Fig. 7–5: Setup Input Power 50 Watt - ‘High’

5. Push softkey ␐ (or ␑ ) to select one of the three possible input power

ranges.

Fig. 7–6: Setup Input Power 100 Milliwatt - ‘mW’

Fig. 7–7: Setup Input Power 5 Watt - ‘Low’

6. When all settings has been carried out exit screen and softkey menu by

pushing softkey ESC.

On default screen the power meter which is showing input power PIN will be adjusted
accordingly:

Fig. 7–8: Input Power Meter ‘High’

Fig. 7–9: Input Power Meter ‘mW’

Fig. 7–10: Input Power Meter ‘Low’

Changing the input power ranges of both transceiver connectors TRX 1 and TRX 2 will
be stored permanently and without confirmation.

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8 ANTENNA SETUP

Prior first operation it is also necessary to verify or change the allocation of amateur
radio bands to the used antenna connectors (see Sec. 8.1).

Before transmit operation starts with high power it is expedient to carry out tuning the
HPA-8000B to the connected and allocated antennas in that frequency ranges the
radio operation is scheduled (see Sec. 8.4 and 8.5).

8.1 Antenna Allocation to Bands

One of the four antenna connectors can be allocated to each amateur radio band
supported by HPA-8000B (s. Appendix A2.2). There is a particular allocation for each
transceiver connector TRX 1and TRX 2.

After initial power on antenna connector ANT 1 is allocated to all bands for both
transceiver connectors.

Allocation takes place for the current active transceiver connector at a time:

1. Pushing softkey TRX (on default screen – without menu) to select that

transceiver connector (= switching active, TRX 1 / TRX 2), for which the
allocation of a band to a antenna connector is to be carried out.
When active, the indication is shown by a blue background.

Fig. 8–1: Antenna Allocation – Toggle the active Transceiver

Toggle active transceiver (or TRX connector):
TRX 1:  inactive / TRX 2:  active (and vice versa, see Sec. 7.1).

When automatic or manual antenna tuning is activated (Sec. 8.4 u. 8.5), changing of
the transceiver connector is not possible (active/inactive).

2. When the allocated transceiver (Sec.7.2) is connected to the HPA-8000B and

powered on, and the communication link is set up properly so that LED
REMOTE lights up at HPA-8000B, the band will be selected at the allocated
transceiver.
The LED of the appropriate band button of the HPA-8000B lights up.
 Continue with point 4.

3. If a communication link to the allocated transceiver could not be setup (LED

REMOTE is off), the option NO CAT must to be selected as a CAT Type.
Only with this configuration the band selection can be done locally on
HPA-8000B (clusters HF-Band and VHF; the LED on selected band
button lights up) and the amplifier can be operated. Otherwise it will
remain in bypass mode.

When triggering PTT on the transceiver the current frequency will be
detected by an internal frequency counter and will be shown on display.
If this frequency does not match to the manually selected band this will
be switched over to the corresponding band.

Band selection directly on HPA-8000B is only possible if CAT type NO CAT is selected
(see Sec. 7.2 4.).

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4. Select antenna connector by using softkeys ANT ␐ and ANT ␑.

Fig. 8–2: Antenna Allocation – Change of Antenna Connector

Cyclic change of antenna connector of the active transceiver in ascending order,
starting at current Position.  ANT 1  ANT 2  ANT 3  ANT 4 

Cyclic change of antenna connector of the active transceiver in descending order,
starting at current Position.  ANT 1  ANT 2  ANT 3  ANT 4 
.

The graphical depiction of the antenna allocation varies accordingly:

Fig. 8–3: Antenna Allocation – Factory Setting

Fig. 8–4: Antenna Allocation – Variation Example

The antenna allocation will be stored permanently and without confirmation.

For the non-active (as well as for the active) transceiver is true:
Assumed the communication link to the HPA-8000B is set properly the change of the
used antenna connector caused by a band switch will be depicted on the display (non­active TRX = dotted line).

When automatic or manual antenna tuning is activated (Sec. 8.4 u. 8.5), changing of
the antenna connector is not possible.

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8.2 Antenna and Antenna Tuner – basic Considerations

Standing wave ratio (SWR) may increase significantly when using an antenna outside
of the specific frequency range for which it is tuned. The power amplifier will operate
at peak performance only when its load is resistive – i.e. the SWR is close to 1.0.

The HPA-8000B is equipped with an automatic antenna tuner (ATU) which does not
actually tune the antenna. The ATU instead matches the feed line to the final
amplifiers so they always “see” a SWR close to 1.0.

The ATU has its limits – tuning mismatches with SWR greater than 3.0 become difficult
and will exceed the capabilities of the ATU. Using a tuned or resonant antenna with
50 Ohm impedance at the feed point for the specific frequencies is highly
recommended. The purpose of the ATU is to ensure that a resonant antenna can be
used at the limits of the band selected with optimum performance of both HPA-8000B
and antenna system.

Never try to hook up a symmetrical open feeder line (balanced, twin-lead, ladder line
etc.) directly to the HPA-8000B. Instead use 50 Ohm coaxial feeders only. The
connectors supplied on the HPA-8000B are all Type N.

With the ATU it is acceptable to use a broadband antenna system like a log periodic
or T2FD system which trade wide bandwidth for an SWR ranging as high as 3.0.

8.3 Antenna Tuner

The HPA-8000B is equipped with an antenna tuner, which allows automatic tuning
(button START) as well as manual tuning (button MANUAL) on the HF amateur radio
bands within range 1.8 to 29.7 MHz.

Each band is divided into subbands. For each of these subbands and for each of the
four antenna connectors a separate filter setting. The number of subbands varies from
Band to Band (s. Sec. A2.3 Appendix).

It is recommended to tune first automatically (see Sec. 8.4) and possibly cary out
subsequently a manual „fine tuning“ (Sec. 8.5).

Both for tuning as well as for using the tuner settings when transmitting the band and
frequency data of the connected transceiver will be needed.

When the allocated Transceiver (Sec.7.2) is connected to the HPA-8000B and
powered on, and the communication link is set up properly so that LED REMOTE lights
up at HPA-8000B, the band and frequency data sent by the transceiver will be shown
on the display and the LED of the appropriate band button will light up.

In case a transceiver is connected without data communication link (NO CAT must be
selected as a CAT Type), the current frequency will be detected by an internal
frequency counter when triggering PTT on the transceiver.
In this configuration LED REMOTE will remain off. Frequency and respected band data
will be shown on display and the LED on the corresponding band button will light up.

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Subband

Memory Position

yellow (not tuned)

or green (tuned)

Band and Frequency

Information by

Transceiver

Subband Memory

Position and TRX

Frequency

not displayed

(Band Selection at

HPA-8000B)

Pushing button TUNER in the cluster AUTO – TUNER will switch on the antenna tuner
(pushing again will switch off), the following will be shown:

 The subband memory position corresponding to the current transceiver

frequency will be shown on display („TUNE MEM XY“; Tables of subbands see
Section A2.3 Appendix).
The color of the displayed subband varies:
Yellow Letters: This subband was not tuned yet
(= non-tuned harmonic filter is active).
Green Letters: This subband has been tuned
(= settings of an earlier tuning are active).

 The LED of button TUNER will light up.

Fig. 8–5: Antenna Tuner activated – Showing Frequency Information

As mentioned at the beginning of this section, a frequency information is always
needed for tuning. This information can be communicated by:

 Data connection from/to transceiver

(CAT link via D-Sub connection at J3 / J4);

 CW signal from Transceiver

(Evaluation of the HF signals at J10 … J13 by internal frequency counter);

 Data connection from/to PC (CAT remote control via USB connection J9).

In case no frequency information is available at HPA-8000B (no data communication
link to the transceiver; an evaluable HF signal has not received yet), the display of
„TUNE MEM“ will take place without designation of subband memory position. In this
case the standard values of the harmonic filter for this band defined by hardware will
be preselected (when OPERATE off) or switched (when OPERATE on).

Fig. 8–6: Antenna Tuner activated – no Frequency Information

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Message:

switch on PTT

Lower and upper

edge while

tuning procedure

Power Meter

Output Power P

OUT

in Tuning Mode

8.4 Automatic Antenna Tuning

The automatic tuning proceeds as follows:

1. As described in section 7.2 the transceiver is powered on (receive mode),

band and frequency are selected at the transceiver and are recognized and
displayed by the HPA-8000B (remote mode; LED REMOTE shines); the tuner
of the HPA-8000B is activated (Sec. 8.3).

2. Preselect output power of the transceiver to a minimum (do not transmit yet

= PTT off).

3. Switch final PA of the HPA-8000B active (button OPERATE in the cluster

FUNCTION, see Sec. 9).

4. Pushing button START in the cluster AUTO – TUNER will select the automatic

tuning mode (pushing again will deselected the tuning mode):
 The power meter for output power P

(250 Watt scale). Two lines (lower edge at 60 watt out and upper edge
at 100 watt out) mark the range of power within which it is possible to
tune the filters.

 A message will be shown to set the transceiver to transmit mode

(„Set PTT On“).

 The LED of button START will light up.

Fig. 8–7: Auto-Tuning activated „Set PTT On“

5. Select CW mode at the transceiver and activate PTT by minimum of power

permanently (e.g. Hilberling PT-8000A: button TX/ON).

changes to tuning mode

OUT

 It is recommended to start with a minimum of transceiver output power.

When output power of the HPA-8000B exceeds 250 watt the tuning process will
abort and the automatic tuning mode will be deselected (button LED off).

 Automatic tuning cannot be selected as long as the final PA is not activated

(OPERATE on).

In case there is shown a softkey menu or another screen than default screen they will
be hidden.

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6. Increase transceiver output power slowly.

As long as the output power of the HPA-8000B stays below the lower tuning
edge, the message „Tuning Signal low“ will be shown.
If so further increase transceiver power.

Fig. 8–8: Auto Tuning – Input Power too low „Tuning Signal low“

7. In case transceiver power it too high, and therefore the output power of the

HPA-8000B is higher than upper tuning edge still before the tuning procedure
has been started, the message „Tuning Signal high“ will be shown.
If so decrease transceiver power.

Fig. 8–9: Auto Tuning – Input Power too high „Tuning Signal high“

8. In case the output power of the HPA-8000B is within tuning range, the tuning

process will start automatically and the message „Tuning“ will be shown.
On the filter board the relays will be switched audible.

Fig. 8–10: Auto Tuning – Input Power ok „Tuning“

9. When the tuning process will be completed after a few seconds, the message

„Tuning done – set PTT off“ will be shown.
Now deactivate PTT at the transceiver.

Fig. 8–11: Auto Tuning finished „Tuning done“

10. The LED on button START goes off and – if this subband was tuned the first

time – the indicator TUNE MEM will change its color from yellow to green.

The new filter settings will be stored permanently and without confirmation.

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8.4.1 Error Messages when Tuning Process was aborted

In case transceiver power it too high, and therefore the output power of the HPA­8000B is higher than upper tuning edge after the tuning procedure has been started,
or a failure occurs in this phase, the tuning procedure will abort with the message
„Tuning Abort – Set PTT off“.
If so deactivate PTT and start the automatic tuning again.

Fig. 8–12: Auto-Tuning aborted „Tuning abort“

This message will also be shown when the automatic tuning procedure was aborted by
operator when pushing button START.

In this case the last memorized values are valid or (if no tuning was done before) the
values of the un-tuned harmonic filter.

Once the automatic tuning process has been started, a few more events can cause an
abort with one of the following error messages:

When the input power of the HPA-8000B fluctuate too strongly while tuning, so that
tuning of the harmonic filter is no more possible, the procedure will abort with
message „INPUT UNSTABLE“:

Fig. 8–13: Auto Tuning – Input Power unstable „Input unstable“

In case the output power of the HPA-8000B exceeds 250 watt while tuning, the
procedure will abort with message „OUTPUT OVERLOAD“:

Fig. 8–14: Auto Tuning – Output Power too high „Output Overload“

 During the tuning process the TRX PTT signal must be activated permanently and

the output power of the HPA-8000B must be between 60 und 100 watt.

 As long as the LED in the button START shines (automatic tuning is activated),

softkey menu (MENU) cannot be called up.

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Message:

Switch on PTT

Lower and upper

edge while

tuning procedure

Power Meter

Output Power P

OUT

in Tuning Mode

Harmonic Filter:

Values L

out

, C

out

u. CC

for current Subband

Increase/decrease of

Center Capacitance

of Harmonic Filter

(by Softkeys)

8.5 Manual Antenna Tuning

The manual antenna tuning is done in the following steps:

1. As described in section 7.2 the transceiver is powered on (receive mode),

band and frequency are selected at the transceiver and are recognized and
displayed by the HPA-8000B (remote mode; LED REMOTE shines); the tuner
of the HPA-8000B is activated (Sec. 8.3).

2. Preselect output power of the transceiver to a minimum (do not transmit yet

= PTT off).

3. Switch final PA of the HPA-8000B active (button OPERATE in the cluster

FUNCTION, see Sec. 9).

4. Pushing button MANUAL in the cluster AUTO – TUNER will select the manual

tuning mode (pushing again will deselected the tuning mode):
 The power meter for output power P

(250 Watt scale). Two lines (lower edge at 60 watt out and upper edge
at 100 watt out) mark the range of power within which it is possible to
tune the filters.

 Right below to output power meter – above displayed current and

temperature values – currently switched values of the harmonic filter
(L

, C

and CC) will be shown for the present subband.

out

out

 Below, near right edge of the display, the softkey functions for setting the

center capacitance (= CC) of the harmonic filter will be shown.

 A message will be shown to set the transceiver to TRX mode

(„Set PTT On“).

 The LED of button MANUAL will light up.

Fig. 8–15: Manual Tuning activated „Set PTT On“

changes to tuning mode

OUT

5. Set the transceiver to CW mode and permanently activate PTT with a

minimum of power (e.g. Hilberling PT-8000A: button TX/ON).

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 It is recommended to start with a minimum of transceiver output power.

If HPA-8000Bs output power will exceed 250 watt the tuning procedure will be
aborted and the tuning mode will be deselected (button LED off).

 Manual tuning cannot be selected as long as the final PA is not activated

(OPERATE on).

In case there is shown a softkey menu or another screen than default screen they will
be hidden.

6. Increase transceiver output power slowly.

As long as the output power of HPA-8000B stays below the lower tuning
edge, the message „Tuning Signal low“ will be shown.
If so further increase transceiver power.

Fig. 8–16: Manual Tuning – Input Power too low „Tuning Signal low“

7. In case transceiver power it too high, and therefore the output power of

HPA-8000B is higher than upper tuning edge, the message
„Tuning Signal high“ will be shown.
If so decrease transceiver power.

Fig. 8–17: Manual Tuning – Input Power too high „Tuning Signal high“

8. When output power of HPA-8000B is within tuning range, the message

„Please Tune“ will be shown.

Fig. 8–18: Manual Tuning – Input Power ok „Please Tune“

Using buttons – and + located in the clusters „L – TUNE“ und „C –
TUNE“ and using softkeys CC-Tune  and CC-Tune  the filter values

of current subband now can be adjusted (see next page).

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8.5.1 Manual L Tuning

Using buttons – und + in the cluster „L – TUNE“ the inductance on output side of

8.5.2 Manual C Tuning

8.5.3 Manual CC Tuning

harmonic filter will be adjusted (labeled on display as L



–

Decreases output inductance of harmonic filter.

 + Increases output inductance of harmonic filter.
Increment 25 nH / 255 steps (values see Tab. A2-14 Appendix).

Using buttons – and + in the cluster „C – TUNE“ the capacitance on output side of
harmonic filter will be adjusted (labeled on display as C



–

Decreases output capacitance of harmonic filter.

 + Increases output capacitance of harmonic filter.
Increment 5 pF (approximated) / 255 steps (values see Tab. A2–14 Appendix)

OUT

OUT

).

).

Using softkeys CC–Tune  and CC–Tune  the center capacitance of harmonic
filter will be adjusted (labeled on display as CC).

Fig. 8–19: Manual Tuning – Center Capacitance CC

Increase center capacitance of harmonic filter.

Decrease center capacitance of harmonic filter.

Increment 10 pF (approximated) / 255 steps (Values see Tab. A2–14 Appendix)

9. Manual tuning will be finished by deactivating the PTT on connected

transceiver or by pushing button MANUAL. In the latter case the message
„Tuning done – Set PTT off“ (Fig. 8–11) will be shown on display to remind
the deactivation of PTT on transceiver.

10. The LED on button MANUAL goes off and – if this subband was tuned the first

time – the indicator TUNE MEM will change its color from yellow to green.

The new filter settings will be stored permanently and without any confirmation.

 During the tuning process the TRX PTT signal must be activated permanently and

the output power of the HPA-8000B must be between 60 und 100 watt.

 As long as the LED on button MANUAL shines (manual tuning is activated),

softkey menu (MENU) cannot be called up.

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9 INTERNAL FINAL PA OPERATE

When power on the HPA-8000B the final power amplifier is set to bypass mode, i.e. it
is switched inactive, correspondingly LED READY does not shine.

The complete control of the filter board is deactivated as well. When band change
occurs – whether local controlled or remote controlled by connected transceiver via
communication link – the filters will not switched.

Pushing button OPERATE in the cluster FUNCTION will activate the final power
amplifier (pushing again will put it back into the bypass mode):

 Filter board control will be activated.
 When the PA receives a PTT signal from connected and activated transceiver,

incoming HF signals will be amplified and sent according to current antenna
routing to the active antenna connector.

 LED READY will light up.

 The PA only can be activated when the PTT signal of the connected transceiver is

switched off.

 The PA must be activated hence the automatic or manual tuning mode can be

selected.

 The PA cannot be deactivated as long as automatic or manual tuning mode is

selected.

9.1 Error Messages when Final PA was deactivated.

Once an overload inside final amplifier occurs while operating HPA-8000B, the
internal PTT will be switched off and an appropriated error message will be shown on
display for 1 to 2 seconds. To reset the HPA-8000B deactivate PTT signal on
transceiver.

In case input power is too high and the final amplifier is switched off by software
(details Tab. A2–15 Appendix), message „INPUT OVERLOAD“ will be shown on
display.

Fig. 9–2: Input Overload

In case input power is too high and the final amplifier is switched off by hardware,
message „INPUT OVERLOAD 1“ will be shown on display.

Fig. 9–1: Input Overload 1

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In case output power is higher than 1050 Watt for more than 500 ms, message
„OUTPUT OVERLOAD“ will be shown.

Fig. 9–3: Output Overload

In case output power is higher than 1300 Watt for more than 100 ms, message
„OUTPUT OVERLOAD MID“ will be shown.

Fig. 9–4: Ouput Overload Mid

In case output power is higher than 1500 Watt, the final amplifier will be switched off
immediately and message „OUTPUT OVERLOAD HIGH“ will be shown.

Fig. 9–5: Ouput Overload High

In case output current is higher than 42 Ampere for more than 1000 ms, message
„CURRENT OVERLOAD“ will be shown.

Fig. 9–6: Current Overload

9.2 ALC Connection

It is recommended to prepare an ALC connection between connected transceiver/s
and HPA-8000B (9-pin D-Sub J1/J2 Pin 6 or RCA J7/J8) to prevent the power
amplifier from overload.

For adjustment of ALC threshold trim pots PJ7 / PJ8 are intended. When adjustment is
done the ALC meter on the transceiver can be used for optical control.

HPA-8000B Appendix v1.04.01 39

APPENDIX

A1 Software Update and Update Program (for Windows ®)
A2 Technical Documents
A3 Customer Information

40

HPA-8000B Appendix A1 v1.04.01 41

A1 SOFTWARE UPDATE AND UPDATE PROGRAM (FOR WINDOWS ®) – GERMAN

A1.1 Preliminary Note

In diesem Anhang wird beschrieben, wie Sie die Betriebssoftware (= Firmware) des HPA-8000B aktualisieren
(= Software-Update) und wie das dazu notwendige Update-Programm auf Ihrem PC installiert und eingerichtet wird.

Bitte beachten: Die Aktualisierung der Betriebssoftware des HPA-8000B erfordert Grundkenntnisse im Umgang mit
einem Windows-Rechner. Wenn Sie bei Installation, Einrichtung und Anwendung neuer Programme unsicher sind,
suchen Sie bitte Hilfe in Ihrem Umfeld oder nehmen Sie Kontakt zu Ihrem Händler oder zur Hilberling GmbH direkt
auf.

A1.2 Requirements

Zum Aktualisieren der Betriebssoftware werden benötigt:

1. Ein Windows-Rechner mit:

 Windows 7 SP1, 8.1 oder 10 ® (Administratorrechte erforderlich!);
 2 MB freier Speicherplatz auf der Festplatte;
 USB-Anschluss;

2. Das Update-Installationsprogramm (= Setup-Software); von der mitgelieferten
CD-ROM, per E-Mail oder Download;

3. Die neue HPA-8000B-Betriebssoftware; von CD-ROM, per E-Mail oder Download;

4. USB-Datenkabel (USB-A ⬄ USB-B).

A1.3 Update Installation Program and Operating Software

Das Update-Installationsprogramm wird zusammen mit Ihrem HPA-8000B auf
CD-ROM ausgeliefert. Es installiert das Programm „HPA-8000B Software Update“ auf
Ihrem PC.

Legen Sie die CD-ROM in das CD-/DVD-/BD-Laufwerk ein.
Ist diesem Laufwerk auf Ihrem Rechner z.B. der Buchstabe D: zugeordnet, ist das

Update-Installationsprogramm im folgenden Verzeichnis zu finden:
D:\Software\
Das Update-Installationsprogramm kann auch zunächst von der CD-ROM auf den

Windows-Desktop oder in ein beliebiges Verzeichnis auf der PC-Festplatte kopiert
werden, z.B. nach:

C:\Downloads\

Verfahren Sie mit der neuen HPA-8000B-Betriebssoftware (= Firmware) in gleicher
Weise. Haben Sie diese auf CD-ROM erhalten, liegt sie im Verzeichnis

D:\Firmware\
Haben Sie die neue Firmware per E-Mail oder per Download als gepackte Archiv-

Datei (ZIP-Datei) erhalten, muss sie vor der weiteren Verwendung entpackt werden.
Dazu die ZIP-Datei im Windows-Explorer mit rechter Maustaste anklicken und „Alle

extrahieren“ auswählen. Den vorgeschlagenen neuen Ordner mit „extrahieren“

übernehmen. In diesem ist nun das entpackte Update-Installationsprogramm
„HPA-8000B Software Update – Setup Vx.x.x.x.exe“ als ausführbare Datei enthalten.

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A1.4 How to Install the Update Program

Doppelklicken Sie zum Start der Installation die Datei
HPA-8000B Software Update – Setup Vx.x.x.x.exe.

Diese liegt auf der CD-ROM in dem Verzeichnis \Software\.
Haben Sie die Datei zuvor auf die PC-Festplatte, z. B. nach C:\Downloads\ kopiert,

doppelklicken Sie sie dort.

Es öffnet sich ein erstes Fenster zur Sprachauswahl.

Fig. A1–1: Setup – Select Language

Wählen Sie die Sprache aus, die während der Installation in den
folgenden Fenstern benutzt werden soll.

Zur Verfügung stehen Deutsch und Englisch.
Haben Sie Ihre Wahl getroffen, klicken Sie auf OK.

Fig. A1–2: Setup – Close Other Applications

Es öffnet sich das erste Fenster des Setup­Programms.

Damit die Installation des Update-Programms
problemlos erfolgen kann, sollten Sie alle
anderen auf Ihrem PC gestarteten
Anwendungsprogramme beenden.

Ist dies der Fall, klicken Sie auf Weiter.

Fig. A1–3: Setup – Select Target Folder

Als Zielordner für das Update-Programm ist
C:\Hilberling\HPA8000B Software Update
voreingestellt.

Möchten Sie das Programm in einem anderen
Ordner bzw. Ordnerpfad speichern, klicken
Sie auf die Schaltfläche Durchsuchen … und
wählen Sie den gewünschten Ordner aus.

Klicken Sie auf Weiter, um zur nächsten
Einstellungsoption zu gelangen.

HPA-8000B Appendix A1 v1.04.01 43

Fig. A1–4: Setup – Select Start Menu Folder

Das Setup-Programm erstellt eine Programm­Verknüpfung des Update-Programms
standardmäßig in dem Startmenü-Ordner
HPA8000B Software Update.

Möchten Sie die Programm-Verknüpfung in
einem anderen Ordner speichern, klicken Sie
auf die Schaltfläche Durchsuchen … und
wählen Sie den gewünschten Ordner aus.

Klicken Sie auf Weiter, um zur nächsten
Einstellungsoption zu gelangen.

Fig. A1–5: Setup – Select Additional Tasks

Das Setup-Programm erzeugt standardmäßig
keine Programm-Verknüpfung (=Desktop­Symbol) auf dem Desktop (Arbeitsfläche) des
PCs.

Möchten Sie jedoch eine solche Verknüpfung
für das Update-Programm auf dem Desktop
erhalten, klicken Sie auf den Text Desktop-
Symbol erstellen oder in das Kästchen da­neben, so dass dort ein Haken angezeigt
wird.

Klicken Sie auf Weiter, um zum nächsten
Setup-Fenster zu gelangen.

Fig. A1–6: Setup – Summary / Ready for Installation

In diesem Fenster werden noch einmal die
Einstellungen für den Zielordner der
Programm-Datei und für den Startmenü­Ordner der Programm-Verknüpfung im
Startmenü aufgelistet.

Möchten Sie eine Änderung vornehmen,
klicken Sie auf die Schaltfläche Zurück.

Möchten Sie keine Änderung vornehmen,
klicken Sie auf die Schaltfläche Installieren.

Die Programm-Datei wird installiert und die
Programm-Verknüpfung(en) erstellt.

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Fig. A1–7: Setup – Installation Completed / Exit Setup Assistant

Das Setup-Programm meldet in seinem letzten
Fenster, dass die Installation wie gewünscht
ausgeführt und abgeschlossen wurde.

Möchten Sie das nun neu auf Ihrem PC
installierte Programm HPA8000B Software
Update gleich nach dem Beenden des Setup­Programms starten, klicken Sie auf
Fertigstellen

Soll das Update-Programm nicht gleich im
Anschluss gestartet werden, klicken Sie
zunächst auf den Text neben dem Haken oder
den Haken selbst, so dass dieser
ausgeblendet wird, und erst dann auf
Fertigstellen.

Fig. A1–8: Setup – Cancel Installation / Exit Setup

Das Setup-Programm kann in allen Fenstern durch
klicken auf die Schaltfläche Abbrechen beendet
werden.

Außer beim ersten Fenster Sprachauswahl
(Fig. A1–1) wird dann in einem Dialog-Fenster
nachgefragt, ob die Installation abgebrochen
werden soll.
Wenn Sie dies wünschen, klicken Sie auf Ja.
Soll die Installation doch durchgeführt werden,
klicken Sie auf Nein.

A1.5 Connect HPA-8000B to PC by USB Data Cable

Für die Durchführung des Software-Updates (siehe Abschnitt A1.7) wird zwischen dem
HPA-8000B und dem PC eine Verbindung per USB-Datenkabel benötigt.
Verbinden Sie den PC (beliebige USB-Buchse vom Typ USB-A) mit dem HPA-8000B
(an der Buchse J9 vom Typ USB-B, siehe Sec. 4.1) mit einem geeigneten USB­Datenkabel (USB-A ⬄ USB-B).

A1.6 Set HPA-8000B to Update Readiness

Für die Durchführung des Software-Updates (siehe nachfolgender Abschnitt A1.7) ist
es ferner erforderlich, den HPA-8000B in Update-Bereitschaft zu versetzen.

Rufen Sie dazu – wie im Abschnitt 5.4.1.1 Update der Betriebssoftware beschrieben –
Softkey Menu und Bildschirm SOFTWARE UPDATE auf und beantworten Sie dort die
Sicherheitsabfrage mit Ja (Softkey YES).

Sämtliche Betriebs-Funktionen des HPA-8000B werden nun deaktiviert, ebenso
sämtliche LEDs (außer LED AC/On).

Auf dem Display wird der Bootloader-Bildschirm angezeigt (Fig. A1–9) mit dem
Hinweis, dass der Nutzer ein Software-Update angefordert hat, und dass nun das
Update-Programm auf dem PC gestartet werden sollte.

Soll das Update nicht durchgeführt werden, muss der HPA-8000B aus- und wieder
eingeschaltet werden, um in den normalen Betriebsmodus zurück zu kehren.

HPA-8000B Appendix A1 v1.04.01 45

Klappmenü
zur Auswahl eines
freien COM-Ports

Fig. A1–9: Screen BOOTLOADER

Der Bootloader kann auch direkt beim Einschalten des HPA-8000B aktiviert werden,
indem die Taste OPERATE während des Einschaltvorgangs gedrückt gehalten wird.

A1.7 Start and Setup the Update-Program

Ist das Update-Programm noch nicht gestartet, klicken Sie im Windows-Startmenü auf
den Eintrag HPA8000B Software Update im folgenden Ordner:

Start  (Alle) Programme  HPA8000B Software Update
Es öffnet sich das Programmfenster:

Fig. A1–10: Software Update – Auswahl COM-Port

Im Bereich „COM Port“ erlaubt

das Klappmenü die Auswahl eines
freien COM-Ports für die Daten­verbindung vom PC zum
HPA-8000B über das
angeschlossene USB-Kabel.

Im Klappmenü werden alle auf
dem PC verfügbaren COM-Ports
aufgelistet. Einige von diesen
können aber bereits PC-intern
belegt sein, so dass beim Starten
des Update-Vorgangs eine
Fehlermeldung angezeigt wird
(Fig. A1–11), da die
Datenverbindung nicht hergestellt
werden konnte.
In diesem Fall muss aus dem
Klappmenü ein anderer Port
ausgewählt und der Update­Vorgang erneut gestartet werden.

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Schaltfläche zur

Auswahl der neuen

Betriebssoftware

Dateiname der

ausgewählten neuen

Betriebssoftware

Versionsnummer

der neuen

Betriebssoftware

Schaltfläche zum

Starten des

Update-Vorgangs

Fig. A1–11: Software Update – COM-Port nicht nutzbar

Der im Klappmenü ausgewählte bzw. bei
Programmstart voreingestellte COM-Port des
PC ist bereits belegt und kann für die
Datenkommunikation zum HPA-8000B nicht
verwendet werden.

Klicken Sie auf OK und wählen Sie aus dem
Klappmenü einen anderen COM-Port aus (Fig.
A1–10).

Fig. A1–12: Software Update – Auswahl Betriebssoftware

Im Bereich „File Setup“ wird mit
der Schaltfläche „Open“ die neue

Betriebssoftware ausgewählt.
Es öffnet sich ein Windows­Dialogfenster, mit dessen Hilfe die
neue Betriebssoftware im
Dateisystem des PCs gefunden
und ausgewählt wird.

Neben der Schaltfläche „Open“

wird nun der Dateiname

(„Filename“) der ausgewählten

Betriebssoftware angezeigt.

Darunter, im Bereich „Software

Version Info“, wird die Versions­nummer der neuen Betriebs­software eingeblendet.

Mit der Schaltfläche „Start“ wird

die Datenverbindung zum HPA­8000B gestartet und …

HPA-8000B Appendix A1 v1.04.01 47

Versionsnummer

der installierten

Betriebssoftware

Schaltfläche zum

Abbrechen des

Update-Vorgangs

Fig. A1–13: Software Update – Update-Vorgang

… die Versionsnummer der

installierten Betriebssoftware
ausgelesen und im Fenster
angezeigt. Die Übertragung der
Software beginnt, was anhand des
Fortschrittsbalkens und der Zahl
der gesendeten Zeile (Lines Sent)
überwacht werden kann.

Hat jedoch die „neue“
Betriebssoftware die gleiche oder
eine niedrigere Versionsnummer
als die installierte, wird zunächst
in einem weiteren Dialogfenster
nachgefragt, ob der Update­Vorgang dennoch fortgesetzt
werden soll (Fig. A1–14).

Wird dies mit OK bestätigt,
beginnt die Übertragung der
Sofware, ein Klick auf Cancel
führt das Update nicht aus.

Ist die Software-Übertragung
gestartet, kann sie mit Klicken auf
Cancel jederzeit abgebrochen
werden. Es wird dann ein
Hinweisfenster eingeblendet (Fig.
A1–15)

Fig. A1–14: Software Update – Software ist nicht aktueller

Dieses Fenster informiert, wenn

die „neue“ Software nicht

aktueller ist als die bereits
installierte Software.

Klicken auf OK startet die

Übertragung der „neuen“

Software auf den HPA-8000B.
Klicken auf Cancel schließt das

Dialogfenster ohne Start der
Software-Übertragung.

Fig. A1–15: Software Update – Update-Vorgang abgebrochen

Dieses Fenster wird angezeigt, wenn nach
dem Start des Update-Vorgangs die
Schaltfläche Cancel (siehe Fig. A1–4)
angeklickt wurde.

Der Klick auf OK schließt das Fenster.
Die bisherige Software bleibt im Gerät

erhalten. Der HPA-8000B muss einmal kurz
ausgeschaltet werden, bevor er wieder
bereit ist.

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Output Power ( FM / AM / SSB / CW )

1 kW

Add. PA Output (Predistortion Feedback Channel)

–60 dBc ATT.

Amateur Radio Bands

160 m – 4 m ( 1.8 – 70.5 MHz ) s. Tab A2–2
(not 60 m / 5.3 MHz)

Input Power mW
Low
High

0.02 – 0.1 W / 1 kW RF Out
2 – 3 W / 1 kW RF Out
20 – 30 W / 1 kW RF Out

Transceiver Connectors

2

Antenna Connectors

4

Antenna Tuner fully automatic

1.8 – 29.7 MHz ( max. SWR 3:1 )

Remote Control by Transceiver ( CAT )

⬧ Band Switch
⬧ Frequency Display

CAT Interfaces

⬧ RS232
⬧ Band Data 4bit
⬧ CI-V
⬧ Band Voltage

Manual Control

⬧ Band Buttons
⬧ PTT Input ( RCA )
⬧ ALC Input ( RCA )

PC Interface (Programming / Update)

USB / RS232

Protective circuits

⬧ Overcurrent
⬧ SWR
⬧ Temperature
⬧ Input Power
⬧ Output Power

Power Supply

Internal Power Supply Unit
200 – 260 V / 50 – 60 Hz / 13 A

Dimensions

approx. 425 x 459 x 173 mm ( W x D x H )
( approx. 16.75 x 18.1 x 6.8’’ )

Weight

19.8 kg ( 43.7 lbs )

A2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

A2.1 Technical Data

Tab. A2-1: Technical Data

Technical specs subject to change without notice

HPA-8000B Appendix A2 v1.04.01 49

Button

Band

Sign

Frequency Range

1.8 1

160 m

MF

1.8101 /1.800

2,3

...

2.000 MHz

3.5 2

80 m

HF

3.500

...

3.8001 / 4.0002 / 3.9003 MHz

7.0 3

40 m

7.000

...

7.2001 / 7.300

2,3

MHz

10 4

30 m

10.100

...

10.150 MHz

14 5

20 m

14.000

...

14.350 MHz

18 6

17 m

18.068

...

18.168 MHz

21 7

15 m

21.000

...

21.450 MHz

24 8

12 m

24.890

...

24.990 MHz

28 9

10 m

28.000

...

29.700 MHz

Button

Band

Sign

Frequency Range

50 0

6 m

VHF

50.000

...

52.0001 / 54.000

2,3

MHz

70 MHz

4 m

70.0001

...

70.5001 MHz

1

= IARU Region 1 2 = IARU Region 2 3 = IARU Region 3

1

= IARU Region 1 2 = IARU Region 2 3 = IARU Region 3

A2.2 Amateur Radio Bands

Tab. A2–2: Frequency Bands HF

Tab. A2–3: Frequency Bands VHF

50

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

1780

1784

1788

1792

1796

1800

1804

1808

1812

Middle

1782

1786

1790

1794

1798

1802

1806

1810

1814

Upper

1784

1788

1792

1796

1800

1804

1808

1812

1816

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

1816

1820

1824

1828

1832

1836

1840

1844

1848

1852

Middle

1818

1822

1826

1830

1834

1838

1842

1846

1850

1854

Upper

1820

1824

1828

1832

1836

1840

1844

1848

1852

1856

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

Lower

1856

1860

1864

1868

1872

1876

1880

1884

1888

1892

Middle

1858

1862

1866

1870

1874

1878

1882

1886

1890

1894

Upper

1860

1864

1868

1872

1876

1880

1884

1888

1892

1896

TUNE MEM

[30]

[31]

[32]

[33]

[34]

[35]

[36]

[37]

[38]

[39]

Lower

1896

1900

1904

1908

1912

1916

1920

1924

1928

1932

Middle

1898

1902

1906

1910

1914

1918

1922

1926

1930

1934

Upper

1900

1904

1908

1912

1916

1920

1924

1928

1932

1936

TUNE MEM

[40]

[41]

[42]

[43]

[44]

[45]

[46]

[47]

[48]

[49]

Lower

1936

1940

1944

1948

1952

1956

1960

1964

1968

1972

Middle

1938

1942

1946

1950

1954

1958

1962

1966

1970

1974

Upper

1940

1944

1948

1952

1956

1960

1964

1968

1972

1976

TUNE MEM

[50]

[51]

[52]

[53]

[54]

[55]

[56]

[57]

[58]

[59]

Lower

1976

1980

1984

1988

1992

1996

2000

2004

2008

2012

Middle

1978

1982

1986

1990

1994

1998

2002

2006

2010

2014

Upper

1980

1984

1988

1992

1996

2000

2004

2008

2012

2016

TUNE MEM

[60]

Lower

2016

Middle

2018

Upper

2020

A2.3 Subbands Antenna Tuning

Tab. A2–4: Subbands 160m

Number of Subbands: 60
Increment: 4 kHz

HPA-8000B Appendix A2 v1.04.01 51

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

3460

3470

3480

3490

3500

3510

3520

3530

3540

Middle

3465

3475

3485

3495

3505

3515

3525

3535

3545

Upper

3470

3480

3490

3500

3510

3520

3530

3540

3550

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

3550

3560

3570

3580

3590

3600

3610

3620

3630

3640

Middle

3555

3565

3575

3585

3595

3605

3615

3625

3635

3645

Upper

3560

3570

3580

3590

3600

3610

3620

3630

3640

3650

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

Lower

3650

3660

3670

3680

3690

3700

3710

3720

3730

3740

Middle

3655

3665

3675

3685

3695

3705

3715

3725

3735

3745

Upper

3660

3670

3680

3690

3700

3710

3720

3730

3740

3750

TUNE MEM

[30]

[31]

[32]

[33]

[34]

[35]

[36]

[37]

[38]

[39]

Lower

3750

3760

3770

3780

3790

3800

3810

3820

3830

3840

Middle

3755

3765

3775

3785

3795

3805

3815

3825

3835

3845

Upper

3760

3770

3780

3790

3800

3810

3820

3830

3840

3850

TUNE MEM

[40]

[41]

[42]

[43]

[44]

[45]

[46]

[47]

[48]

[49]

Lower

3850

3860

3870

3880

3890

3900

3910

3920

3930

3940

Middle

3855

3865

3875

3885

3895

3905

3915

3925

3935

3945

Upper

3860

3870

3880

3890

3900

3910

3920

3930

3940

3950

TUNE MEM

[50]

[51]

[52]

[53]

[54]

[55]

[56]

[57]

[58]

Lower

3950

3960

3970

3980

3990

4000

4010

4020

4030

Middle

3955

3965

3975

3985

3995

4005

4015

4025

4035

Upper

3960

3970

3980

3990

4000

4010

4020

4030

4040

Tab. A2–5: Subbands 80m

Number of Subbands:58
Increment: 10 kHz

52

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

6950

6960

6970

6980

6990

7000

7010

7020

7030

Middle

6955

6965

6975

6985

6995

7005

7015

7025

7035

Upper

6960

6970

6980

6990

7000

7010

7020

7030

7040

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

7040

7050

7060

7070

7080

7090

7100

7110

7120

7130

Middle

7045

7055

7065

7075

7085

7095

7105

7115

7125

7135

Upper

7050

7060

7070

7080

7090

7100

7110

7120

7130

7140

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

Lower

7140

7150

7160

7170

7180

7190

7200

7210

7220

7230

Middle

7145

7155

7165

7175

7185

7195

7205

7215

7225

7235

Upper

7150

7160

7170

7180

7190

7200

7210

7220

7230

7240

TUNE MEM

[30]

[31]

[32]

[33]

[34]

[35]

[36]

[37]

[38]

[39]

Lower

7240

7250

7260

7270

7280

7290

7300

7310

7320

7330

Middle

7245

7255

7265

7275

7285

7295

7305

7315

7325

7335

Upper

7250

7260

7270

7280

7290

7300

7310

7320

7330

7340

TUNE MEM

[40]

Lower

7340

Middle

7345

Upper

7350

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

10050

10070

10090

10110

10130

10150

10170

10190

10210

Middle

10060

10080

10100

10120

10140

10160

10180

10200

10220

Upper

10070

10090

10110

10130

10150

10170

10190

10210

10230

TUNE MEM

[10]

Lower

10230

Middle

10240

Upper

10250

Tab. A2–6: Subbands 40m

Number of Subbands:40
Increment: 10 kHz

Tab. A2–7: Subbands 30m

Number of Subbands:10
Increment: 20 kHz

HPA-8000B Appendix A2 v1.04.01 53

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

13950

13970

13990

14010

14030

14050

14070

14090

14110

Middle

13960

13980

14000

14020

14040

14060

14080

14100

14120

Upper

13970

13990

14010

14030

14050

14070

14090

14110

14130

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

14130

14150

14170

14190

14210

14230

14250

14270

14290

14310

Middle

14140

14160

14180

14200

14220

14240

14260

14280

14300

14320

Upper

14150

14170

14190

14210

14230

14250

14270

14290

14310

14330

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

Lower

14330

14350

14370

14390

14410

14430

Middle

14340

14360

14380

14400

14420

14440

Upper

14350

14370

14390

14410

14430

14450

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

Lower

18050

18070

18090

18110

18130

18150

18170

Middle

18060

18080

18100

18120

18140

18160

18180

Upper

18070

18090

18110

18130

18150

18170

18190

Tab. A2–8: Subbands 20m

Number of Subbands:25
Increment: 20 kHz

Tab. A2–9: Subbands 17m

Number of Subbands: 7
Increment: 20 kHz

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Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

20950

20970

20990

21010

21030

21050

21070

21090

21110

Middle

20960

20980

21000

21020

21040

21060

21080

21100

21120

Upper

20970

20990

21010

21030

21050

21070

21090

21110

21130

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

21130

21150

21170

21190

21210

21230

21250

21270

21290

21310

Middle

21140

21160

21180

21200

21220

21240

21260

21280

21300

21320

Upper

21150

21170

21190

21210

21230

21250

21270

21290

21310

21330

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

Lower

21330

21350

21370

21390

21410

21430

21450

21470

21490

21510

Middle

21340

21360

21380

21400

21420

21440

21460

21480

21500

21520

Upper

21350

21370

21390

21410

21430

21450

21470

21490

21510

21530

TUNE MEM

[30]

Lower

21530

Middle

21540

Upper

21550

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

24855

24875

24895

24915

24935

24955

24975

24995

25015

Middle

24865

24885

24905

24925

24945

24965

24985

25005

25025

Upper

24875

24895

24915

24935

24955

24975

24995

25015

25035

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

Lower

25035

25055

Middle

25045

25065

Upper

25055

25075

Tab. A2–10: Subbands 15m

Number of Subbands:30
Increment: 20 kHz

Tab. A2–11: Subbands 12m

Number of Subbands:11
Increment: 20 kHz

HPA-8000B Appendix A2 v1.04.01 55

Frequency [kHz]

TUNE MEM

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Lower

28000

28040

28080

28120

28160

28200

28240

28280

28320

Middle

28020

28060

28100

28140

28180

28220

28260

28300

28340

Upper

28040

28080

28120

28160

28200

28240

28280

28320

28360

TUNE MEM

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

Lower

28360

28400

28440

28480

28520

28560

28600

28640

28680

28720

Middle

28380

28420

28460

28500

28540

28580

28620

28660

28700

28740

Upper

28400

28440

28480

28520

28560

28600

28640

28680

28720

28760

TUNE MEM

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

Lower

28760

28800

28840

28880

28920

28960

29000

29040

29080

29120

Middle

28780

28820

28860

28900

28940

28980

29020

29060

29100

29140

Upper

28800

28840

28880

28920

28960

29000

29040

29080

29120

29160

TUNE MEM

[30]

[31]

[32]

[33]

[34]

[35]

[36]

[37]

[38]

[39]

Lower

29160

29200

29240

29280

29320

29360

29400

29440

29480

29520

Middle

29180

29220

29260

29300

29340

29380

29420

29460

29500

29540

Upper

29200

29240

29280

29320

29360

29400

29440

29480

29520

29560

TUNE MEM

[40]

[41]

[42]

[43]

[44]

[45]

Lower

29560

29600

29640

29680

29720

29760

Middle

29580

29620

29660

29700

29740

29780

Upper

29600

29640

29680

29720

29760

29800

ID

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

L

OUT

[nH]

25

50

100

200

400

800

1600

3200

C

OUT

[pF] 5 10

22

47

82

180

560

1200

CC

[pF]

10

20

40

94

164

300

940

2000

Error Message

Input Power Range

Band

P

IN,max

Input Overload

mW

all

50 mW

5 W

70 MHz

8 W

all other

4 W

50 W

70 MHz

60 W

all other

40 W

Tab. A2–12: Subbands 10m

Number of Subbands:45
Increment: 40 kHz

A2.4 Switchable L and C Elements Antenna Tuning

Tab. A2–13: Switchable Inductances und Capacitances Harmonic Filter

A2.5 Switch-off Criteria for INPUT OVERLOAD

Tab. A2–14: Switch-off Criteria for Input Overload

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CAT Type

TRX Model

Baud Rate

Displayed

TRX Connector

HILBERLING

PT8000

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

PT8000

KENWOOD

All

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

Kenwood

ICOM
CI-V

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

ICOM

Band Voltage

---

YAESU
CAT 1

--- --- --- --- 4800

YAESU

CAT 2

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

Band Data

---

FlexRadio

FLEX-6000

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

FLEX-6k

ELECRAFT

K3

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

K3

TENTEC

ORION II

--- --- --- 57600 ---

ORION II

REUTER

Band Data

---

REUTER

RS232

All

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 4800

RS232

NO CAT

---

---

NO CAT

Option (row)

Input Power Ranges

Input Power

50 Watt, 100 Milliwatt, 5 Watt

A2.6 Interface Parameters and Input Power Ranges

Tab. A2–15: Interface Parameters

Tab. A2–16: Input Power Ranges

HPA-8000B Appendix A3 v1.04.01 57

A3 CUSTOMER INFORMATION

A3.1 User Information

A3.1.1 Declaration of Conformity (shortened version)

Hilberling GmbH hereby declares that the HPA-8000B power amplifier complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The complete declaration of conformity can be found on the website www.hilberling.de.

A3.1.2 Note Amateur Radio Operation

The Hilberling GmbH is obliged as a manufacturer of transmitter devices to draw attention to the following legal
provisions:

The following restrictive conditions apply:

This device is intended for use by radio amateurs within the meaning of the law on amateur radio in the valid
amended. During operation of the device, the amateur radio law and supplementary laws and regulations must be
observed.

In Germany, as in other EU countries, special provisions for the acquisition, ownership and operation of amateur radio
apply. Acquisition and ownership of this device by unauthorized persons can already be punishable!

Even if the devices PT-8000A should have extended frequency ranges, radio amateurs are generally allowed to use
only the assigned ham radio frequencies depending on their country.

A3.2 Warranty Terms

Guarantee

For amateur radio power amplifier HPA-8000B legal guarantee determinations apply only if the device is operated in
a manner corresponding to its intended use. This includes in particular the compliance with the operating limits
mentioned in this manual.

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A3.3 Disposal Rules

Used electrical and electronic equipment must not longer be placed in unsorted municipal waste in accordance with
European standards. They must be collected separately and have to be disposed of by a public-service-disposer or
equivalent private companies.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin on rear panel indicates the need for separate collection.

According to the German “Gesetz über das Inverkehrbringen, die Rücknahme und die umweltverträgliche Entsorgung
von Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten“, short ElektroG, the Hilberling GmbH is registered by the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte
Register as a distributor of electrical and electronic equipment under WEEE registry number DE 19129052 and thus

participate in the common disposal of electrical and electronic waste.

If there are any questions, please contact Hilberling GmbH as follows:

E-Mail [e-mail]

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Mail Hilberling GmbH

Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 2
24790 Schacht-Audorf