OPHIR 5100F Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model 5100F

RF POWER AMPLIFIER

0.8 – 2.5 GHz, 25 Watts

Ophir RF
5300 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
USA

Tel.: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.ophirrf.com

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Certification

Ophir RF certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of
shipment from the factory.
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Warranty

This Ophir RF product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from date of receipt. During the warranty period, Ophir RF, will,
at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty
service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by
Ophir RF.

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing,
unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental
specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. OPHIR RF
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusive Remedies

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. OPHIR RF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY.

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Assistance

For any assistance, contact your Ophir RF Sales and Service Office.

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Safety Information

The following safety notes and symbol are used in this manual and on the equipment.
Familiarize yourself with each and its meaning before operating this equipment.

Caution Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not

correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to, or
destruction of, the equipment. Do not proceed beyond a caution note
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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Warning Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if

not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss
of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

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The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the
documentation.

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General Safety Considerations

Warning This is a safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing

ground incorporated in the AC power cord. The AC power cord
shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective
earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside
or outside of the equipment, is likely to make the equipment
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

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Warning No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

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Warning If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by Ophir RF, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

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Caution Before switching on this equipment, make sure that the line voltage is

correct and that an External Load has been applied. (Refer to 2.2.3)

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Contents

Section Page
I General Information 5

Declaration of Conformity 5
Scope 5
Description 5
Equipment Specifications 6

II Installation 7
Incoming Inspection 7

Preparation for Use 7
Power Requirements 7
Earthing 7
Load Requirements 7

Cable Connections 7

III Operation 8
Introduction 8

Statement Against Unspecified Use 8
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 8
Basic Operating Procedures 8
Before Turn On 8
Turn On 9
Operation 9
Turn Off 9

IV Maintenance 10
Introduction 10

Performance Test 10
Adjustment Procedures 10
Troubleshooting Procedures 10
Improper Power Distribution 10
Low or No RF Output Power 10
Cleaning 10

V Customer Service 11

Servicing 11

Return Material Authorization (RMA) 11
Repackaging for Shipment 11
RMA Request Form 12

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