NARDA PMM 6000N User Manual

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Safety
Test
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Manufacturing Plant:

Via Benessea, 29/B

17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV)

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SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT

You can find the Series Number on the rear panel of the instrument.
Series Number is in the form: 0000X00000.
The first four digits and the letter are the Series Number prefix, the last five digits are
the Series Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes
only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.
The suffix is different for each instrument.

Document 6000NEN-90404 – Copyright © NARDA 2007

User’s Manual

PMM 6000N

WIDEBAND RF POWER

AMPLIFIER

9 kHz - 230 MHz / 10 Watts

II Note and symbols

NOTE:

If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this Users Manual, it may become unsafe
Before using this product, the related documentation must be read with great care and fully understood to

familiarize with all the safety prescriptions.
To ensure the correct use and the maximum safety level, the User shall know all the instructions and

recommendations contained in this document.
This product is a Safety Class I and Installation Category II instrument according to IEC classification

and has been designed to meet the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use).

This product has a Pollution Degree II normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally,
however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

KEY TO THE ELECTRIC AND SAFETY SYMBOLS:

You now own a high-quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service.
Nevertheless, even this product will eventually become obsolete. When that time
comes, please remember that electronic equipment must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European
Union (2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments).
You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly
disposal. You can obtain further information from your local Narda Sales Partner or by
visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it .

Warning, danger of electric shock

Earth

Read carefully the Operating Manual and its
instructions, pay attention to the safety symbols.

Unit Earth Connection

Earth Protection

Equipotential

KEY TO THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT:

DANGER

The DANGER sign draws attention to a potential risk to a person’s
safety. All the precautions must be fully understood and applied before
proceeding.

WARNING

The WARNING sign draws attention to a potential risk of damage to the
apparatus or loss of data. All the precautions must be fully understood
and applied before proceeding.

CAUTION

The CAUTION sign draws attention against unsafe practices for the
apparatus functionality.

NOTE:

The NOTE draw attention to important information.

Contents III

Contents

General safety considerations and instructions.........

EC Conformity Certificate………………………………...
1 General information

1.1 Documentation.....................................…...............…

1.2 Introduction ……………….....................................….

1.3 Instrument items..............................…................……

1.4 Optional accessories.....…...........………………...….

1.5 Main specifications............................…...............…..

1.6 Typical Performances………………………………….

1.7 Front panel.............……………........….......….....……

1.8 Rear panel………….........................….......….....……

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2 Installation

2.1 Introduction.......................................…..................…

2.2 Initial inspection.................................….................…

2.3 Packing and unpacking....................…..................…

2.4 Preparation for use.........................….....................…

2.5 Installation check list......................….....................…

2.6 Line voltage selection.....................….....................…

2.7 Fuse selection..................................…......................

2.8 Power cable........................................…....................

2.9 Environment.....................................…......................

2.10 Return for service..........................…...................….

2.11 Equipment cleaning.......................…....................…

2.12 Hardware installation...................….....................….

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3 Operating Instruction

3.1 Cooling.................................................…..................

3.2 Damage precautions.............................….................

3.3 Connection to power source................…..................

3.4 Front panel indicators..........................…..................

3.5 Placing equipment in service.....................…............

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IV Contents

Figures

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Front Panel.......................................….....…...

Rear Panel........................................…...........

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Tables

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Technical Specifications...................…...........

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Safety consideration V

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been designed, produced and tested in Italy, and it left the factory in conditions fully
complying with the current safety standards. To maintain it in safe conditions and ensure correct use,
these general instructions must be fully understood and applied before the product is used.

• When the device must be connected permanently, first provide effective grounding;

• If the device must be connected to other equipment or accessories, make sure they are all safely

grounded;

• In case of devices permanently connected to the power supply, and lacking any fuses or other
devices of mains protection, the power line must be equipped with adequate protection
commensurate to the consumption of all the devices connected to it;

• In case of connection of the device to the power mains, make sure before connection that the
voltage selected on the voltage switch and the fuses are adequate for the voltage of the actual
mains;

• Devices in Safety Class I, equipped with connection to the power mains by means of cord and plug,
can only be plugged into a socket equipped with a ground wire;

• Any interruption or loosening of the ground wire or of a connecting power cable, inside or outside the
device, will cause a potential risk for the safety of the personnel;

• Ground connections must not be interrupted intentionally;

• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards

installed on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be
necessary;

• To maintain adequate protection from fire hazards, replace fuses only with others of the same type
and rating;

• Follow the safety regulations and any additional instructions in this manual to prevent accidents and
damages.

VI EC Conformity

EC Conformity Certificate

(in accordance with the directives: EMC 89/336/EEC and low voltage 73/23/EEC)

This is to certify that the product: PMM 6000N Wideband RF Power Amplifier
Produced by: NARDA S.r.l.

Safety Test Solution
Via Benessea 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) - ITALY

complies with the following European Standards:
Safety: CEI EN 61010-1 (2001)
EMC: EN 61326-1 (2007)

This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE and the
EMC Directive 2004/108/CE.

The PMM 6000N Wideband RF Power Amplifier MUST BE USED IN THE CONFINES OF A
SHIELDED ROOM, in order to comply with the requirements of the referenced EMC Directive.

NARDA S.r.l.