FlexRadio Power Genius XL - Table of Contents

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Contents
1 Important Notice ............................................................................................................................... 4
2 Features of the Power Genius XL ....................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Back Panel ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 PTB/BCD Connector Pinout ........................................................................................................ 9
3 Power Genius XL Setup, Configuration, and Testing ........................................................................ 10
3.1 Unpacking and Initial Setup ...................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Configuring for use in FlexRadio environments ....................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Connecting the Power Genius XL Utility program............................................................. 13
3.2.2 Network Tab: Set a Custom Device Name......................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Network Tab: Configuring the Network ............................................................................ 15
3.2.4 FlexRadio Tab: Configuring for a FLEX-6000 Series Transceiver. ....................................... 18
3.3 Configuring for use with stand-alone FlexRadio M model transceivers. ................................. 20
3.4 Configuring for Use with Other Exciters ................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Configure Using the Utility Program ................................................................................. 21
3.4.2 Configure Using the Front Panel ....................................................................................... 24
3.4.3 Interfacing with Other Exciters ......................................................................................... 28
3.5 Required RF Output Delay (TX Delay) ....................................................................................... 36
3.6 Testing the Configuration ......................................................................................................... 38
4 Operating the Power Genius XL ....................................................................................................... 40
4.1 Selecting the Exciter ................................................................................................................. 40
4.2 Changing Standby and Operate Modes .................................................................................... 40
4.2.1 Standby Mode ................................................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 Operate Mode ................................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Setting Amplifier Bias Class ...................................................................................................... 42
4.3.1 Amplifier Bias Class Modes ............................................................................................... 42
4.4 Transmitting .............................................................................................................................. 44
4.4.1 Power Meter (PWR) .......................................................................................................... 44
4.4.2 SWR meter ........................................................................................................................ 45
4.4.3 Id Meter ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.4.4 PTT and Band Data ............................................................................................................ 45
4.4.5 Temperature and Voltage .................................................................................................. 47
4.4.6 Additional Information ...................................................................................................... 47