Acom 1000

User's Manual | ACOM 1000 | HF + 6 m Linear Amplifier
August 2021
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Contents
ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................. 3
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Introduction and Description .......................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Owner Assistance ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.3. Equipment Supplied ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.4. Features ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions .................................................................................... 10
2. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection ................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Line Voltage Selection ................................................................................................................... 13
2.3. Amplifier Location Selection .......................................................................................................... 14
2.4. Connections ................................................................................................................................... 15
2.5. Installation of External Fan (option) .............................................................................................. 19
3. POWER ON, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .............................................................................................. 20
4. OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1. Turning ON and OFF ...................................................................................................................... 23
4.2. Changing OPERATE and STANDBY Modes ..................................................................................... 24
4.3. Tuning ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.4. ON LINE Information Screens and Control Functions ................................................................... 29
4.5. The Auto-Protection System ......................................................................................................... 30
5. OFF LINE MODE........................................................................................................................................ 31
5.1. Display Contrast and Backlighting Control .................................................................................... 31
5.2. Auto-Operate Enabling and Disabling ........................................................................................... 31
5.3. Reading Auto-protection Signatures ............................................................................................. 32
6. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1. Periodic Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 33
6.2. Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.3. Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................................... 34
6.4. Tube Replacement ......................................................................................................................... 36
6.5. Simplified Schematic Diagram ....................................................................................................... 37