EasyManua.ls Logo

AMERITRON ALS-600 User Manual

AMERITRON ALS-600
42 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
AMERITRON ALS-600/S
600 WATT NO TUNE
TMOS-FET AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMERITRON
116 WILLOW ROAD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759 USA
662-323-8211
Revision 6a
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the AMERITRON ALS-600 and is the answer not in the manual?

AMERITRON ALS-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Impedance50 ohms
Power Output600 Watts PEP
Frequency Range1.8 to 30 MHz
Input Power60 Watts
Power Supply120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
CoolingForced air

Summary

POWER SUPPLY FEATURES

ALS-600PS

Details of the ALS-600PS linear power supply features.

ALS-600SPS

Details of the ALS-600SPS switching power supply features.

ALS-600PS and ALS-600SPS

Common features of both ALS-600PS and ALS-600SPS power supplies.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Amplifier

Overview of the ALS-600 amplifier's design and operation.

Low Pass Filter Selection

Methods for selecting appropriate low pass filters for frequency ranges.

Power Supply

Information on ALS-600PS/SPS power supply capabilities.

AMPLIFIER CIRCUITRY

Wattmeter Circuits

Explanation of peak power detector and meter circuits.

ALC (Automatic Level Control)

How ALC controls exciter drive and prevents damage.

Thermal Overload Protection

Load Fault Indicator

SWR Considerations

ALS-600PS POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITRY

Line Voltage Modifications

How to change input line voltage for the ALS-600PS.

High Voltage Section

Description of the ALS-600PS power supply's high voltage section.

Primary Circuit

Details on the primary circuit of the ALS-600PS power supply.

Low Voltage Circuits

Description of the low voltage circuits within the ALS-600PS.

SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITRY (ALS-600SPS)

Line Voltage

How to change input line voltage for the ALS-600SPS.

INSTALLATION

Amplifier Location

Guidelines for placing the ALS-600 amplifier.

Power Supply Location

Recommendations for positioning the power supply.

Grounding

Proper grounding procedures for station and equipment.

Power Requirements

Electrical power needs and voltage specifications for the ALS-600.

INTERCONNECTIONS

OPERATION

Duty-Cycle Considerations

How duty cycle affects amplifier operation and limits.

ALC Set-Up

Procedure for configuring Automatic Level Control (ALC).

SSB Operation

Guidelines for Single Sideband (SSB) operation.

CW Operation

Recommended settings for Continuous Wave (CW) operation.

RTTY, FM and Other High Duty Cycle

Operating considerations for high duty cycle modes.

AM Operation

Specific settings for Amplitude Modulation (AM) mode.

Drive Power Requirements

Requirements for exciter drive power.

Remote Control and Automatic Band Tracking

ALS-500RC Remote Control Operation

How to use the ALS-500RC for remote control.

ARI-500 Automatic Transceiver Frequency Tracking

Functionality of ARI-500 for automatic band switching.

Periodic Maintenance

Technical Assistance

ALS-600 PARTS LISTS & SCHEMATICS

Meter/ALC Board

Component list and schematic for the Meter/ALC board.

PA Board

Component list and schematic for the Power Amplifier (PA) board.

Output Filter Board

Component list and schematic for the Output Filter board.

LED Board

Component list and schematic for the LED indicator board.

SWR Detect Board

Component list and schematic for the SWR Detector board.

ALS-600 Chassis Components

List of components used in the ALS-600 chassis.

ALS-600PS PARTS LISTS & SCHEMATICS

Power Supply Board

Component list and schematic for the ALS-600PS power supply board.

ALS-600PS Chassis Components

List of components used in the ALS-600PS chassis.

DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

Terms and conditions of the manufacturer's warranty.

Related product manuals