TPL Communications PA9096 350 Users manual

USER MANUAL

HMS SERIES

RF POWER AMPLIFIER

3370 SAN FERNANDO RD., #206

LOS ANGELES, CA 90065

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 2

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 4

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 4

METERING AND INDICATORS ........................................................................... 5

OPERATOR ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................. 6

REMOTE MONITORING ...................................................................................... 8

APPENDIX I ......................................................................................................... 9

HMS ILLUSTRATION......................................................................................... 10

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 12

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The HMS series of TPL power amplifiers are intended for use in base station or repeater applications.
They are high power units and in various configurations cover the frequency range extending form
Low Band VHF to 960 MHz.

An HMS series RF power amplifier is a self contained unit which allows operation, metering, and
remote monitoring of all parameters of an RF power amplifier. Its major components are: enclosure,
front panel, rear panel, power amplifier, power supply, cooling fans,
metering, control, and monitoring circuits. The entire assembly is designed to be installed in a nineteen
inch rack.

For operator convenience views of the front and rear of the amplifier are presented in the illustrations
section of APPENDIX 1.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL: PA9096-350

FREQUENCY RANGE: 920-940 MHz

POWER INPUT: 100 mW – 50 W (model dependent)

NOMINAL POWER OUTPUT: 350 watts

EIA DUTY CYCLE: 100% / Continuous.

MODULATION MODE: FM.

IN/OUT RF CONNECTORS: Type “N” – IN; 7/16 DIN - OUT

OPERATING
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20º to +50º Celsius.

OPERATING VOLTAGE: 110 VAC Standard, 220 VAC Optional.

HARMONICS and SPURIOUS
EMISSION ATTENUATION: Meets or exceed FCC type acceptance requirements.

CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Provided by the circuit breaker.

REMOTE MONITORING: A DB-25 connector for remote access to metering and indicators is a

standard feature on all HMS RF amplifiers (See Table 1).

OPERATING HUMIDITY: 0%-85% RH (Non-condensing).

STORAGE HUMIDITY: 0% -95% RH (Non-condensing).

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CAUTION!

Check the amplifier upon receipt for visible damage. If any is noticed, please call TPL at 800 HI POWER to
request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization). If purchased through a dealer, ask them to follow this
procedure for best results.

EXPENSIVE COMPONENTS MAY BE DESTROYED IF THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON IN A
DAMAGED CONDITION.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: This amplifier produces RF voltages that can cause painful and dangerous RF

burns. Use caution! Connect and disconnect all RF connectors with the AC power and drive
power off.

DRIVE POWER: RF power transistors, although quite rugged in most respects, are easily
damaged by overdrive. Be careful no to overdrive this amplifier, even for an instant. Higher than
rated drive power may destroy the transistors and VOID ANY WARRANTY.

TERMINATIONS: The parameters of this amplifier will degrade if it is operated into anything
but a 50 Ohm load. That may mean any, or all, of the following; lower power output, increased
current drain, higher operating temperature, lower efficiency and reduced lifetime.

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