AMERITRON ALS-706 - Table of Contents

Contents
Amplifier Features ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation and Operation......................................................................................................................... 5
Placement............................................................................................................................................. 5
Power Line or Mains Connections ............................................................................................................ 5
Power Mains......................................................................................................................................... 5
Radio and Antenna Connections .............................................................................................................. 6
Alerts .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 9
General Operation....................................................................................................................................... 10
Power Supply and Power Requirements................................................................................................ 10
ALS-600PS Power Supply Features .................................................................................................. 10
ALS-600SPS Power Supply Features................................................................................................ 10
Power Line Requirements .................................................................................................................. 11
Power Supply Location....................................................................................................................... 11
Amplifier Overview .................................................................................................................................. 11
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation Clearances ........................................................................................................................... 12
Installation Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 12
Accessory Equipment and Devices.................................................................................................... 12
Installation, Wiring, and Connections ................................................................................................. 13
Safety and Lightning Grounding......................................................................................................... 13
Station RF Ground ............................................................................................................................. 14
Coaxial Line Isolators ......................................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................................................... 15
Back Panel Connections......................................................................................................................... 16
Interconnections.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Optional Radio Interface Cables ........................................................................................................ 18
Operating Frequency Range .................................................................................................................. 19
MARS or CAP Operation.................................................................................................................... 19
Warning Lights ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Initial Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 21
ALC Adjustment...................................................................................................................................... 22
High Duty Cycle Modes .......................................................................................................................... 22
RF Exposure Information ............................................................................................................................ 23
ALS-600PS Voltage Settings ............................................................................................................. 25
ALS-600SPS Switching Power Supply ................................................................................................... 26
ALS-600SPS Voltage Settings ........................................................................................................... 26
ALS-706 Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 28
Tables
Table 1 Quick Start Fault Alarms .................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2 Optional Radio Interface Cables .................................................................................................... 19
Table 3 Band Frequency Ranges ............................................................................................................... 19
Table 4 LED Alarm Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 20
Table 5 RF Exposure Distance Chart in Meters ......................................................................................... 23
Table 6 Approximate Antenna Gain for Some Common Antennas ............................................................ 24
Table 7 ALS-600PS Voltage Settings ......................................................................................................... 25
Table 8 ALS-600SPS Jumper Settings....................................................................................................... 26