Amplifier Research 100A250 series User Manual

EC Declaration of Conformity
We; Amplifier Research
160 School House Road
Souderton, Pa. 18964
declare that as of 1997, our product(s);
the Model 100A250 series amplifiers
to which this declaration relates is in compliance with the requirements of the EEC EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) in accordance with the relative standards listed
below:
EMC:
EN 50082-2 : 1995
Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity standard
Part 2: Industrial environment
EN 55011 : 1991
Electromagnetic emissions requirements for Industrial, Scientific and Medical
(ISM) Equipment
Group 1, Class A
Safety:
IEC 1010-1 : 1990 + A1, A2
The CE marking is affixed on the device according to the EC Directives.
Donald R. Shepherd
President

Amplifier Research 100A250 series Specifications

General

Brand	Amplifier Research
Model	100A250 series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

General Information

Operating Instructions

2.2 Amplifier Operation

Pictorial overview and detailed description of the amplifier's operation.

2.2.2 Selecting Remote Operation

Instructions on how to place the amplifier into remote operation mode.

2.2.2 Remote Operation (Continued)

Continued details on remote operation, specifically remote commands.

2.2.2.3 Interface Selection

How to select between IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces using DIP switches.

2.2.2.4.2 IEEE-488 Device Address Selection (Continued)

2.2.2.6 IEEE-488 Communications (Continued)

2.2.2.7 RS-232 Communications (Continued)

2.2.2.8 Remote Commands (Continued)

2.2.2 Remote Operation

Introduction to the remote operation mode and its setup.

2.2.2.4 Interface Set-up

Configuration of RS-232 BAUD rate and IEEE-488 device address using DIP switches.

2.2.2.5 Command Set Format

2.2.2.7 RS-232 Communications

2.2.2.7.1 RS-232 Port Settings

2.2.2.8.1 Power On/Off Command

2.2.2.4.1 RS-232 BAUD Rate Selection

Details on setting the RS-232 communication BAUD rate via DIP switches.

2.2.2.6 IEEE-488 Communications

2.2.2.8 Remote Commands Overview

2.2.2.8.2 Gain Set Command

2.2.2.4.2 IEEE-488 Device Address Selection

Procedure for setting the IEEE-488 device address using DIP switches.

2.2.2.8.3 Reset Command

Theory of Operation

Maintenance Procedures

4.3 Troubleshooting

Categories for troubleshooting issues, covering various operational faults.

4.3.1 Front Panel VFD Power On Issues (Continued)

Further checks for front panel VFD power on issues.

4.3.3 Thermal Fault Troubleshooting (Continued)

Further checks for thermal fault conditions.

4.3.5 Voltage/Amplifier Faults

Troubleshooting voltage and amplifier faults, including over-current conditions.

4.3.1 Front Panel VFD Power On Issues

Troubleshooting steps for VFD not displaying 'Power On'.

4.3.4 Interlock Fault Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for interlock fault errors.

4.3.2 Remote Operation Problems (Continued)

Continued troubleshooting for remote operation failures.

Power Supply Faults

4.3.2 Remote Operation Problems

Steps to diagnose why the unit cannot be operated remotely.

Verify Remote Function Switch

Check External Interlock Circuit

Final Amplifier Assy Faults

4.3.3 Thermal Fault Troubleshooting

Procedure for resolving thermal fault errors.

4.3.6 Low or No Power Output Issues

Troubleshooting steps for low or no power output.

Check Address Switch Assembly

Check Interlock Fault Voltage

Check RF Input and Output

4.3.5 Voltage Faults Troubleshooting

Steps for troubleshooting voltage-related faults.

Check Feed-through Capacitor Voltages