INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROADCAST ELECTRONICS, INCIMPORTANT INFORMATION EQUIPHENT LOST OR OAMAGED IN TRANSIT Yihen delivering the equipment to you, the truck driver or carrier's agent will present a receipt for your signature. Do not sign it Until you have (a) inspected the containers for visible signs of damage and (b) counted the containers and compared with the anount shown on the ship- ping papers. If a shortage or evidence of damage is noted, insist that notation to that effect be made on the shipping papers before you sign then Further, after receiving the equipment, unpack it and inspect thoroughly for concealed damage If concealed damage is discovered, inmediately notify the carrier, confirming the notification in weiting, and secure an inspection report. This item should be unpacked and inspected for damage WITAIN 15 DAYS after receipt. Clains for loss or damage will not be honored without proper notification of inspection by the carrier. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE Technical assistance is available trom Broadcast Electronics by letter or prepaid telephone or telegram. Equipment requiring repair or overhaul should be sent by comon carrier, prepaid, insured end well protected. Do not mail equipment. We can assume no liability for inbound damage, and necessary repairs becone the obligation of the shipper. Prior arrangement 1s necessary. Contact Custoner Service Departnent for @ Return Authorization. FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Phone (217) 224-9600 Customer Service WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT Broadcast Electronics, Inc. warranty is included in the Terms and Conditions of Sale. In the event of @ warranty claim, replacement or repair parts will be supplied F.0.8. factory, At the discretion of Broadcast Electronics, the customer nay be required to return the defective bart or equipment to Broadcast Electronics, Inc. F.0.8. Quincy, [Ilinois. Warranty replacements of defective merchandise will be billed to your account, This billing will be cleared by @ credit issued upon return of the defective item. RETURN, REPAIR AND EXCHANGES Do not return any merchandise without our written approval and Return Authorization. We will provide special shipping instructions and a code number that will assure proper handling and prompt issuance of credit, Please furnish complete details as to circumstances and reasons when requesting return of merchandise. All returned merchandise must be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement and Warranty Parts may be ordered from the address below. Be sure to include equipment model and serial number and part description and part number. Broadcast Electronics, Inc. 4100 N. 24th St.. P.O. Box 3606 Quincy, T1Tinots 62305 Tet: (217) 224-9600 Telex: 25-0142 Cable: BROADCAST PROPRIETARY NOTECE This document contains proprietary data of Broadcast Electronics, Inc. Mo disclosure, repro- duction, or use of any part thereof: may be made except by prior written permission MODIFICATIONS Broadcast Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to modify the design and specifications of the equipment in this manual without notice. Any modifications shall not adversely affect per- formance of the equipment so modified(OPERATING HAZARDS READ THIS SHEET AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ALL PERSONS WHO WORK WITH OB ARE EXPOSED TO POWER TUBES, POWER TRANSISTORS, OR EQUIPMENT WeICH UTILIZES SUCH DEVICES MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS 10 PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST POSSIBLE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. BX ERCISE EXTREME CARE AROUND SUCH PRODUCTS. UNINFORNED OR CARELESS OPERATION OF THESE DEVICES CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE, OAVAGE TO THE DEVICE OR PROPERTY, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND POSSIBLY DEATH, DANGEROUS HAZAROS EXIST IN THE OPERATION GF POWER TUBES AND POWER TRANSISTORS, The operation of power tubes and power transistors involves one or nore of the following hazards, any goe of watch, in the absence of sefe operating practices and precautions, could result in serfous harm 0 personnel. A. HIGH VOLTAGE - Hormal operating voltages can be deadly. Additional information foT1ows. 8. RF RADIATION - Exposure to RF radiation may cause sertous bodtly injury posstbly resulting fn blindness or death. Cardiac pacemakers may be affected, Additional information folTons: C. BERYLLIUN-OKIDE POISONING ~ Dust or funes from Be0 ceramics used as thenval Tinks with conduction cooled power tubes and power transistors are highly toxic and can cause sertous Snjury or death. Adsitional information follows. D. HOT SURFACES = Surfaces of air-cooled radiators and other parts of tubes can reach tenper~ atures of several hunared degrees cantigrade and cause serious burns 17 touched, Adattionat information follows. HIGH YOLTASE Heny power tubes operate at voltages high enough te kill through electrocution. Personnel should always break’ the primary circuits of the power supply and discharge high voltage capacitors when direct access to the tube is required. AADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION Exposure of personnel to RF radiation should be minimized, personnel should not be permitted in the Vicinity of open energized RF generating circuits, or RP. transnission systens (aveauides, cables, connectors, ete.}y or energized antennas. It is generally accepted that exposure to ‘high levels" of radiation can result in severe bodily injury including blindness. Cardiac pacenakers may be affected. The effect of prolonged exposure to “low Tevel™ RF radiation continues to be 2 subject of invests Ton and controversy. Its generally agreed thet prolonged exposure of personne] to RF radiation Should be Tinited to an absolute mininun. It is also generally agreed that exposure should be re~ duced in working areas where personne heat load is above norral.. A 10 n/oxe per one tenth hour average level has been adopted by several U.S. Government agencies including the Occupational Safety nd Health Administration (OSHA) as the standaed protection gui¢e for enployee work envirannents. Anevan strjeter stendard is recommended by the Aner ican National Standards. Institute wich recomends 210 nk/one per ane tenth hour everage Teyel exposure between 20 fiz and 300 rHz as the standard employee orataction guide (ANSI C95.1-1982) AF eneray must be contained properly by shielding and transmission Tines, AI] input and output RF Connections, such as cables, flanges and gaskets tust be RF leakproof. fiever operate a pover tube Without © properly matched AF energy absorbing Toad attached. Never Took into or expose any part of tthe body to an antenna or open RF generating tube or circuit or RF transnission systen while energized toritor the Ube and RF system for AF radiation leakage at regular intervals and after servicing DDANGER--BERYLLIUM OXIDE CERAMICS (Be0) ~ AVOID BREATHING DUST OR FUMES Be0 ceramic material is used as a thera} link to carry heat fron @ tube or transistor to the heat sink. Bo not perform any operation on any Be ceranic which might produce dust or fumes, such as grinding, grit blasting, oF acid cleaning, BeryTliun oxide cust or funes are highly toxic and breathing then’ can Fesult, In serious personal Ingury or death, Be0 ceramics must be éisposed of only in a manner pre seribed by the devies manufacturer, oT sureaces ‘The anode portion of poner tubes 1s often air-cooled or conductfon-cooled, The air-cooled external sur- Free norma’ ly operates. at a high temperature. (up to 200° to 300°C). Other portions of the tube may also each nigh tanporstures, especially the cethade insulator and the cathode/heater surfaces. AlT not sur~ Feces nay renein hot for an extended tine after the tube is shut off, To prevent serious burns, take Care to provent and avotd any bodily contact with these surfaces both during and for e reasonable coot- ‘down period efter tube operetion.SCOPE OF MANUAL This manual consists of two sections providing the following information for the Broadcast Electronics FM-5A, 5 kW FM Broadcast Transmitter. A. PART I - Contains information relative to installation, operation, and maintenance applicable to the overall transmitter. PART II - Contains detailed information for the following transmitter modular units. 1. IPA 2. AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL 3. TRANSMITTER CONTROLLER PART I~ TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE NO. SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION el Introduction del 1-3 Related Publications det 1-5 Equipment Description 1-1 1-7 Equipment Specifications 1-2 SECTION IT INSTALLATION 2-1 Introduction a1 2-3 Unpacking 21 2-6 Environmental Requirements 2-1 2-8 Cooling Air Requirements 21 2-12 Installation 2-5 2-14 Primary AC Power 2-5 2-15 FM-5A 2-5 2-18 FU-5AS 2-5 2-19 Equipment Placement 2-5 2-22 Component Installation 2-7 2-43 Renote Control 2-8 2645 Wiring 2-10 2-46 Voltage Taps 2-10 2-59 Optional Equipment Wiring 2-15 2-60 Ground 2-15 2-61 Signal Inputs 2-15 2-62 External Interlocks 2-15 2-64 AC Power Connections 2-15 2-65 FN-5A 2-17 2-67 FH-5AS 2-17 2-69 Initial Checkout 2-17 COPYRIGHT © 1988 BROADCAST ELECTRONICS, INC.PARAGRAPH SECTION III 3-1 3-3 3-5 3-6 3-15 SECTION IV 4-1 ppeepeseesese 4 5 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2% 2 2 21 3; RIAARIASS SASS INAS ESL SSLSRRRLSSSURTEN poaneeeapeeeeeneeoopeseaeee 3 3% 3¢ 3; 3 42 4) 4) 5; 5: 5 6 6: 6: 6 7 7 7 7 # 7 7: 8 8 OPERATION Introduction Controls and Indicators Operation Turn On Turn Off THEORY OF OPERATION Introduction Electrical Description FN Exciter Intermediate Power Amplifier Pouer Amplifier Power Amplifier Cavity Output Coupling Plate Tuning Neutralization Second Harmonic Suppressor Output Circuit Automatic Power Control Automatic RF Output Level Control VSR Foldback Protection Soft Start Transmitter Controller Nomentary Power Interruption Overloads Indicators Metering Optional Three-Phase AC Voltmeter Power Supplies Detailed Description FM-5A Power Supply Sequence of Operation PA Plate Power Supply PA Screen Grid Power Supply PA Control Grid Power Supply PA Filament Supply FM-5AS Power Supply Sequence of Operation PA Plate Power Supply PA Screen Grid Power Supply PA Control Grid Power Supply PA Filament Supply RF Circuitry FM Exciter Intermediate Power Anp1ifier Power Anplifier PA Metering Automatic Power Contro? ii PAGE NO.PARAGRAPH SECTION V SSS8RQSas geegganegggage SaeeeReeer ood SECTION VI 6-1 SECTION VII 71 APPENDIX A A-1 FIGURE NO. 1 MAINTENANCE Introduction Safety Considerations First Level Maintenance Air Filter Blower Maintenance Second Level Maintenance General PA Stage IPA Stage Adjustments Second Harmonic Suppressor Neutralization Troubleshoot ing Component Replacement on Circuit Boards PARTS LISTS Introduction DRAWINGS Introduction MANUFACTURERS DATA Introduction LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS DESCRIPTION FM-5A Transmitter FM-5A Installation Drawing Acceptable AC Power Input Configurations Controller Circuit Board Jumper-Plug Programming Remote Logic Programming and Wiring Transformer Taps IPA Voltage Taps Optional Equipment Wiring External Interlock Circuit FN-5A Primary AC Wiring FM-5AS Primary AC Wiring Controls and Indicators FN-5A Block Diagram FN-5A Power Supply Simplified Schematic FN-5AS Power Supply Simplified Schematic RF Circuit Simplified Schematic PA Cavity PAGE NO. 7-1 ACL PAGE NO.LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Cont'd FIGURE_NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. 5e1 Typical PA Efficiency Curve At 98.1 MHz 5. 2 PA Input Tuning Curve 5: 3 PA Output Tuning Curve 5 4 Second Harmonic Suppressor Coarse Setting 5 5 Neutralization Strap Coarse Setting 5- 6 PA Neutralization ae. 7 FM-5A Cabinet Component Locator, Front 5. 8 FM-5AS Cabinet Component Locator, Front 5 9 FM-5A Cabinet Component Locator, Rear 5. 1 PA Cavity Component Locator 5. 1 PA Tube Socket 5. LIST OF TABLES TABLE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. d-1 Electrical Characteristics 1 1-2 Physical Characteristics 1 2-1 FM-5A Packing List 2 3-1 Controls and Indicators 3 3-2 Indicator Checklist 3-1 Bel Typical Meter Indications (5 kW RF Output) 5s 5-2 Typical Power Demand (5 kW RF Output) 5. 6-1 Replacement Parts List Index 6 eS PART I - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 = IPA IT = AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL IIL - TRANSMITTER CONTROLLER ivSECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION Ll. INTRODUCTION. 1-2. Information presented by this section provides a general description of the FM-5A FM transmitter and lists equipment specifica- tions. 1-3. RELATED PUBLICATIONS. 1-4, The following list of publications provides data for equip- ment associated with the FM-5A transmitter. PUBLICATION NUMBER EQUIPMENT 597-0002 FX-30 FM Exciter 597-0008 FC-30 SCA Generator 597-0009 FS-30 Stereophonic Generator 597-0036 Microprocessor Video Diagnostic System 1-5. EQUIPMENT DESCRITPION. 1-6. The Broadcast Electronics FN-5A is a 5 kW FM Transmitter designed for continuous operation in the 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz FM broad- cast band. The RF power amplifier, IPA, FM exciter, and the control circuitry are housed in a single cabinet (see Figure 1-1). The trans- mitter incorporates a folded half wave cavity PA stage, a solid-state control system, a solid-state IPA, and an exciter with a digital fre- quency synthesizer. The following list provides ordering information for the transmitter and spare parts kits. MODEL NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION FM-5A 909-5000-200 -FM-5A 5000 Watt FM transmitter, complete with final tube including FX-30 FM exciter, for operation on (— ) MHz, 50 Ohm output, transmitter output power to be (. ) Watts, three phase 208/240V ac, 60 Hz power supply. FM-5A 909-500-300 Same as 909-500-200 for operation from 50 Hz 208/240V ac delta power source. FM-5A 909-5000-380 Same as 909-5000-200 for operation from 50 Hz 380V ac wye power source. FM-5AS 909-500-205 Same as 909-5000-200 for operation from a single phase 208/240V ac 60 Hz power supply. FM-5AS 909-500-305 Same as 909-500-200 for operation from a Single phase 208/240V ac 50 Hz power supply. 1-1909-0097 Optional filament voltage regulator, 60 Hz. 909-0097-300 Optional filament voltage regulator, 50 Hz. 909-091-003 Optional microprocessor video diagnostic system, factory installation. 909-091-040 Optional microprocessor video diagnostic system, field installation kit. 909-0098 Optional three-phase voltage metering. 979-0035 Recommended spare parts kit, includes meters, switches, relays, etc. Does not include semiconductors. 979-0036 Recommended semiconductor spare parts kit, 243-3500 Spare 4CX3500A tube. 1-7. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. 1-8. Refer to Table 1-1 for electrical specifications or Table 1-2 for physical specifications of the FM-5A FN Transmitter. 1-2‘OMA © 1908 BROADCAST ELECTRONS, NC. 597-0033-1 FIGURE 1-1. FM-5A TRANSMITTERTABLE 1-1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Sheet_1 of 2) — PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS RF POWER OUTPUT 2500 to 5500 Watts (as ordered). AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL 22h. RESOLUTION RF FREQUENCY RANGE 87.5 to 108 MHz (as ordered). RF OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 Ohns Resistive. RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR 1 5/8 Inch (4.13 cm) EIA flange (removable flange supplied). MAXIMUM. YSHR 1,8:1 (Will operate into higher VSWR with automatic power reduction), TUBE COMPLEMENT 4CX3500A (1). FM S/N RATIO 72 dB below +75 kHz Deviation @ 400 Hz, measured in a 30 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth with 75 microsecond de- emphasis. ASYNCHRONOUS AM S/N RATIO 55 dB below reference carrier with 100% AN @ 400 Hz, 75 microsecond deemphasis (no FM present), SYNCHRONOUS AM S/N RATIO 40 dB below reference carrier with 100% AM @ 400 Hz, (FM at £75 kHz @ 400 Hz). RF HARMONIC SUPPRESSION Meets a11 FCC/DOC requirements and CCIR reconmendations. FREQUENCY STABILITY +300 Hz, 9° to 50°C, temperature compensated crystal oscillator. TYPE OF MODULATION Direct frequency modulation at carrier frequency. MODULATION CAPABILITY Greater than #200 kllz. PRE-EMPHASIS FCC 75 uS, CCIR 50 uS (where spec- ified), or 25 uS (Dolby).TABLE 1-1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Sheet 2 of 2) PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS. MONAURAL AUDIO. INPUT 600 Ohms balanced, resistive, 50 dB IMPEDANCE common mode suppression, AUDIO INPUT LEVEL +10 dBm nominal for +75 kHz deviation @ 400 Hz. MONAURAL AUDIO FREQUENCY 20.5 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz, selectable RESPONSE 25, 50, or 75 microsecond pre- emphasis or flat. MONAURAL OR COMPOSITE: a) HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.08% or Tess. b) INTERMODULATION 0.08% or less, 60 Hz/7 kHz, 4:1 ratio. DISTORTION c) TRANSIENT IND 0.1% or less (square wave/sine wave). COMPOSITE. INPUTS 3, BNC Connectors, COMPOSITE INPUT IMPEDANCE 10 k Ohm nominal, resistive. COMPOSITE INPUT LEVEL 3.5V p-p nominal for #75 kiz deviation. AC INPUT POWER: FM-5A 196 to 252 VRMS, 50 or 60 Hz (as ordered), three phase AC, 28 Amperes Maximum. FM-SAS 196 to 252 VRMS, 50 or 60 Hz (as ordered), single phase AC, 55 Amperes Naximum, AC POWER CONSUMPTION 8300 Watts typical at_a 5 kW RF power output, 0.92 Power Factor, OVERALL EFFICIENCY 60% Typical (AC line input to RF output). 1-5TABLE 1-2. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE +14°F to +122°F (-10°C to +50°C). MAXIMUM. ALTITUDE 7500 Feet above sea level (2286 Meters). MAXIMUM HUMIDITY 95%, Non-condens ing. HEAT DISSIPATION 3500 Watts Maximum (11,945 BTU/Hr) at 5000 Watts Output. COOLING AIR REQUIREMENT 800 Ft3/min overall (22.6 m/min). SIZE: wioTH 34.5 Inches (87.63 cm). DEPTH 37.25 Inches (94.61 cm). HEIGHT 69.8 Inches (177.32 cm). MAXIMUM HEADROOM REQUIRED 81 Inches @ 108 Miz. WEIGHT: UNPACKED 1,000 Pounds (454 kg). PACKED DOMESTIC 1,200 Pounds (544 kg). INTERNATIONAL 1,500 Pounds (680 kg). CUBAGE: 3, UNPACKED 53 Cubic Feet (1.5 m°). PACKED DOMESTIC 55.4 Cubic Feet (1.53 n°). INTERNATIONAL 60 Cubic Feet (1.7 m). AIR INLET SIZE (Rear Panel) 17 1/2 Inches X 14 Inches (44.5 cm X 35.6 cm). AIR OUTLET SIZE (Top) 33 Inches X 31 1/2 Inches (83.8 cm X 80 cm). 1-6SECTION IT INSTALLATION 2-1, INTRODUCTION. 2-2. This section contains information required for installation and preliminary checkout of the Broadcast Electronics FM-5A FM Trans- mitter. 2-3, UNPACKING. 24, The equipment becomes the property of the customer when the equipment is delivered to the carrier. Carefully unpack the trans- mitter. Perform a visual inspection to determine that no apparent dam- ‘age has been incurred during shipment. All shipping materials should be retained until it is determined that the unit has not been damaged. Claims for damaged equipment must be promptly filed with the carrier or ‘the carrier may not accept the claim, 2-5. The contents of the shipment should be as indicated on the packing lists (see Table 2-1). If the contents are incomplete, or if the unit is damaged electrically or mechanically, notify both the car- rier and Broadcast Electronics, Inc. 2-6. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. 2-7. Table 1-2 provides environmental conditions which must be considered prior to transmitter installation. 2-8. COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS. 2-9. If outside air is to be used to cool the transmitter, the air inlet duct must be sized to allow adequate air flow. The air must be dry and well filtered. If intake louvers are used, operation of the louvers must be electrically interlocked with the transmitter operation. 2-10. If the heated transmitter air is to be ducted from the room, the duct system must not introduce any back-pressure on the equipment. Proper allowances for air flow will ensure that only a limited amount of heat is dissipated into the equipment interior, The duct system must alow for a minimum air flow of 800 cubic feet of air per minute (22.6 m/min). 2-1. As a minimum requirement, any duct work must have @ cross- sectional area equal to the exhaust area of the cabinet (refer to Figure 2-1). Sharp bends in the duct system will introduce back pressure and are not permissible. A radius bend must be used if a right angle turn ‘is required. An exhaust fan may be used to overcome duct losses or overcome wind pressures if the duct is vented to the outside.TABLE 2-1, FM-5A PACKING LIST PA Tube, 4CX3500A Manual, FM-SA FM Transmitter Manual, FX-30 FM Exciter (Not included when shipped less exciter) Cabinet Door Keys Exciter Accessory Kit - Less Rails and Coaxial Cables (Not included when shipped Tess exciter) Test Data Sheets, Set Flange, 1 5/8 Inch EIA Battery, 9 Volt (Controller) Extender Circuit Board (Controller) Hex Key, 5/32 Inch (Lower Front Panel Screws) Spade Lugs (for Remote Control Terminal Strip) Programmable Jumpers, 8-Pin DIP 2-2 243-3500 597-0033 597-0002- 001 NPN 961-0001 592-0021 427-0010 350-0002 919-0061 710-0219 410-1489 340-0006/ aay | 1.13 CM) gy i 456 IN. reg in, ty It “enseem) sss pseenctes |! y i Ze71m 2.50m, 7 asm eai5 oi e 4 arm tt le. 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(2.82 om X 80.0 w TH os *y OF ¥ ov LY A 282 OL A 96T | | , | MHL 3dAL aes aii BYIM ¥3dd09 8 “ON : dVULS 'S3Sf4 V OP HLIM 193NNOISIO CASA ge oe ‘A Ove *V Op W3dd09 O3HSINUNS YIWOLSNI 2-1‘8 soHOMLIE LsaONOUE SHE © aNOHHA0D £-2€00L65 aynows SISSVHO ONIYIM OW AYVWIE SVS-Ws “OT-2 avails “dvuls GNNOYD ¥add09_3CIN (WO 80°S) HONT-2 V ¥3dd09 YO FUIM Wadd09 9 “ON OFONVELS | exnoxo HLIN WLS SNTONNOYD LNT¥o HLA — BHL OL GNNOYD HLvv3 NY LO3NNOD i: ONNOUS BYIM Y3dd09 9 “ON ‘annows “Y3WOLSND AG G3HSINUNS 34 LSM AQ3NNODSIO O3SN4 ONY 34IM “TWNYRLXa WoL 3SVHé STONIS : 2H 09/08 LTHN MBIA BYBU SVS-Wd NHL 3dAL “BUIM Wadd09 9 “ON ADANNODSTO G3SN4 vor yore’ ov ‘Aesz OL A96T 2-19D. Ensure all connections at terminal boards are secure. E. Rotate the blower and fans by hand to ensure no obstructions are present. F, Using an insulator, check relay operation manually to be certain all have free movement. 271, Remove any extra hardware and wire lying within the cabinets and close all doors. Replace the lower front access panel using the black hex-head screws and hex wrench shipped with the transmitter. 2-72. The following procedure will refer to the factory final test data sheets supplied with the transmitter. Some differences in the actual operation may be noted due to differences in primary power or antenna systems. Ensure all controls are preset to the positions in- dicated on the final test data sheets. 2-73. Adjust the FILAMENT ADJUST contro? fully counterclockwise (minimum). 2-74. Operate all five front-panel circuit breakers to OFF. 2-15. Operate the OUTPUT POWER METER switch to FMD. 2-76. Close the wall-mounted fused disconnect. 2-77. Extend the exciter forward, out of the rack on the slide rails to expose the R.F. POWER OUTPUT ADJ. control access hole in the left side of the top cover. Adjust the control fully counterclockwise (minimum output), A tool is provided inside the exciter for this ad- jus tment. 7 2-78, Operate the AC POWER and the BLOWER circuit breakers to ON. 2-79. The controller INTERLOCK STATUS indicator will illuminate. If the INTERLOCK STATUS indicator does not illuminate, open the wall-mounted fused disconnect and check the following: A, Ensure all doors are closed. B. Ensure all panels are installed. €. Ensure the shorting stick is in place on the hanger switch. 2-80. If installed, the external interlock indicator will i}lumi- nate. If the external interlock indicator remains extinguished, open an appropriate power source disconnect if required and check the inter- lock switch. 2-202-81. If the wall-mounted fused disconnect was opened in the pre- ceeding steps, close the disconnect and continue the checkout. 2-82. The POWER indicator on the controller circuit board inside the transmitter controler will illuminate, 2-83. The APC ON switch/indicator will be illuminated. 2-84. Depress the APC REMOTE DISABLE switch/indicator to illuminate the switch/indicator. 2-85. Depress the controller circuit board BATTERY TEST switch. ‘The controller circuit board TEST indicator will illuminate, 2-86. Operate the DRIVER and the FILAMENT circuit breakers to ON. 2-87. Depress the FILAMENT ON switch/indicator, The switch/indica- tor will illuminate and the blower will start operation. 2-88. The BLOWER STATUS and FILAMENT STATUS indicators will i11u- minate and the blower will start operation. NOTE At high altitudes, the BLOWER STATUS indicator may not illuminate. If this occurs, proceed as follows: WARNING: ENSURE PRIMARY -POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING. . Disconnect primary ac power by opening the wall-mounted fused disconnect. B. Open the transmitter rear door, C. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the two blower air switch mounting screws. Turn the air switch over so that the adjustment may be accessed, then re-mount the air switch. D. Using a miniature flat-tip screwdriver, adjust the air switch adjustment slightly counterclockwise. E, Attempt transmitter. operation. F. If required, disconnect primary power and repeat the adjustment. 2-89. Depress the exciter multimeter +20 switch. A. The multimeter must indicate +20 volts +2 volts. 2-212-90. Depress the exciter miltimeter -20 switch. A. The multimeter must indicate -20 volts #2 volts. 2-91. Depress the exciter multimeter +5 switch. A, The multimeter must indicate +5 volts 10.5 volts. 2-92. Depress the exciter multimeter AFC switch, A, The multimeter will indicate a potential within the range of +2.5 volts to +13.5 volts, dependent upon carrier frequency. The correct voltage is noted on the final test data sheets. 2-93. Depress the exciter multimeter FHD switch. 2-94. The FILAMENT VOLTAGE meter indication must be less than 5V. An excessively high FILAMENT VOLTAGE meter indication would indicate improper PA tube installation or an improperly tapped filament trans- forner. 2-95. Adjust the FILAMENT ADJUST control to obtain a FILAMENT VOLTAGE meter indication of 5 volts. 2-96. Verify the GRID VOLTAGE meter indication without drive (refer to the factory test data sheets). 2-97. Depress the APC ON switch/indicator, The switch/indicator will go out. 2-98, Depress the RAISE switch/indicator for approximately three seconds, The switch/indicator will flash. 2-99, Depress the APC ON switch/indicator to illuminate the switch/ indicator, The LONER switch/indicator will flash until the APC returns the screen variable auto-transformer to minimum, 2-100. Depress the APC ON switch/indicator. The switch/indicator will go out. 2-101. Depress the HIGH VOLTAGE ON switch/indicator, The switch/ indicator will illuminate and high voltage will be applied. 2-102. The exciter miltimeter should indicate approximately three Watts. 2-103. Operate the SCREEN circuit breaker to ON. 2-104. Adjust the exciter output to approximately five Watts. 2-105. Depress the exciter multimeter PAV switch, 2-22A, The multimeter will indicate a potential within the range of 46.5 volts to 47.5 volts (assuming an RF output power of 5 Watts). 2-106. Depress the exciter multimeter PAI switch, A, The multimeter will indicate approximately 1.5 amperes (assuming RF output power of 5 Watts). 2-107. Depress the exciter multimeter FHD switch. 2-108. Adjust the INPUT TUNING control to obtain a maximum indica~ tion on the GRID CURRENT meter. 2-109. Adjust the exciter output to approximately 7.5 Watts. 2-110. The IPA FWD POWER indicator will illuminate. If the IPA VSWR indicator illuminates during the remainder of the initial checkout pro- cedure, this indicates that the IPA load is incorrect. To correct the situation, readjust the INPUT TUNING contro? for a maximum indication on ‘the GRID CURRENT meter. 2-111. The OUTPUT POWER and PLATE CURRENT meters will indicate a low Jevel of less than 20% full-scale. 2-112, Adjust the OUTPUT TUNING control for a maximum OUTPUT POWER meter indication. 2-113. Depress the APC RAISE switch/indicator. The switch/indicator will flash. Hold the switch/indicator depressed until a 400 mA PLATE CURRENT meter indication is noted. 2-114. Adjust the QUTPUT TUNING control for a maximum OUTPUT POWER meter indication. 2-115. Adjust the INPUT TUNING control to obtain a maximum indica- tion on the GRID CURRENT meter. 2-116. Depress the APC RAISE switch/indicator. Hold the switch/in- dicator depressed until a 50% indication is obtained on the OUTPUT POWER meter, 2-117, Depress and hold the OUTPUT POWER meter switch to VSWR CAL. Adjust the YSWR CAL control for 50% indication on the OUTPUT POWER meter. 2-118. Release the OUTPUT POWER METER switch. The OUTPUT POWER meter must indicate a VSWR of less than 1.2. An excessive VSWR in= dicates improper load connections. 2-119. Operate the OUTPUT POWER METER switch to FWD. 2-232-120. Adjust the OUTPUT TUNING for maximum indication on the OUTPUT POWER meter, concurrent with a minimum indication on the PLATE CURRENT meter, 2-121. Depress and hold the APC RAISE switch/indicator. Hold the switch/indicator depressed until a 100% power indication is noted on the OUTPUT POWER meter. If a plate or screen current overload occurs, it may be necessary to adjust the OUTPUT LOADING for better efficiency be- fore increasing power to 100%. 2-122. Adjust the OUTPUT LOADING and OUTPUT TUNING controls to ob- tain the values stated on the factory test data sheets. 2-123. Check the FILAMENT VOLTAGE meter and adjust the FILAMENT ADJUST control as required. The meter must indicate 5 volts. 2-124. Peak the INPUT TUNING for maximum indication on the GRID CURRENT meter. 2-125. Adjust the exciter RF output power to the value stated on the factory test data sheets. 2-126. Al] meter indications should agree approximately to the values stated on the factory test data sheets. Some readjustment of the OUTPUT TUNING and OUTPUT LOADING controls may be required to compensate for individual antenna systems. The OUTPUT TUNING control should now be touched up for best PA efficiency on the lower current side of resonance. 2-127. Depress the APC RAISE or LOWER switch/indicators as required to obtain an 100% OUTPUT POWER METER indication. 2-128. Depress the APC ON switch/indicator. The switch/indicator will illuminate and the transmitter will maintain a constant 100% rated RF output. 2-129. Recalibrate the VSWR CAL control to 100%. 2-130. Apply programming to the exciter. The presence of program- ming may be noted on the exciter MODULATION meter. 2-131. If installed, check the external interlock operation as follows: WARNING OBSERVE PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE. A, Open the external interlock. The controller HIGH VOLTAGE STATUS indicator and the external interlock indicator will extinguish and the high voltage plate supply will be disabled. 2-24B. Close the external interlock. The plate supply will be restored, the transmitter will resume operation, and the controller HIGH VOLTAGE STATUS indicator and the external interlock indicator will illuminate. 2-132. To adjust the automatic power control unit to maintain a level other than 100%, the APC ON switch/indicator must be illuminated. Depress and hold either the RAISE or the LOWER switch/indicator as de- sired until the desired percentage of transmitter power output is in- dicated by the OUTPUT POWER meter. The automatic power control cir- cuitry operates in small increments and will take some time to track the reference to the new set point. The automatic power control circuitry will then maintain this new established RF output level. The VSWR CAL control must be re-calibrated and the transmitter must be retuned for maximum efficiency at this new level, 2-133. If remote operation is desired, the REMOTE DISABLE switch/ indicator must be out, 1B2-29 on the remote interface terminal block carries a remote enabled signal which can be connected to a relay or logic circuit to control a light or alarm to remind the engineer of the status of the remote disable switch. This feature will hopefully pre~ vent inadvertent remote lockout if the engineer should leave the trans- mitter site and forget to enable remote operation. 2-25/2-26SECTION III OPERATION 3-1. INTRODUCTION. 3-2, This section identifies all controls and indicators asso- ciated with the FH-SA FM transmitter and provides standard operating procedures. 3-3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. 3-4, Refer to Figure 3-1 for the location of all controls and in- Gicators associated with normal operation of the FM-5A transmitter. The function of each control or indicator is described in Table 3-1. 3-5, OPERATION. NOTE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS PRESENTED UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE TRANSMITTER IS FULLY IN~ NOTE STALLED AND IS FREE OF ANY DISCREPANCIES. 3-6. TURN ON, 3-7, Operate all circuit breakers to ON. 3-8. Depress the REMOTE DISABLE switch/indicator to illuminate the switch/indicator. 3-9. Depress the FILAMENT ON switch/indicator, then depress the HIGH VOLTAGE ON switch/indicator. Each switch/indicator will illuminate as it is depressed. 3-10, If all interlocks are closed, the transmitter will be opera ‘tional after a short delay to allow PA tube filament warm-up. 3.11. Check and log all meter indications and the status of the various indicators to assure proper equipment operation. A sample log sheet is provided as Table 3-2 3-12. Operate the OUTPUT POWER METER switch to FWD to check the forward power output. To check YSWR, proceed as follows: A, Depress and hold the OUTPUT POWER meter switch to VSHR CAL. B, Adjust the VSWR CAL control to obtain a 100% indication on the OUTPUT POWER meter. C, Release the OUTPUT POWER METER switch to check VSWR. 3-1— ao 31 28 a 26 597-0033-5 ‘conver o 186 snonocasr eettaowes, Ne. 25 FIGURE 3-1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 323413. Select the type of RF output power control: A. If manual power control is desired, proceed as follows: 1, Depress the APC ON switch/indicator to extinguish the switch/indicator. 2, Depress the APC RAISE or LOWER switch/ indicator to raise or lower the transmitter RF output power as ‘indicated by the OUTPUT POWER meter, B. If automatic power control is desired, depress the APC ON switch/ indicator to illuminate the switch/ indicator. To adjust the level at which the automatic power control circuitry will maintain, proceed as follows: 1, Depress the APC ON switch/indicator to illuminate the switch/indicator. 2. Depress and hold the APC RAISE or LOWER switch/ indicator to establish a new RF power output level as indicated by the OUTPUT POWER meter. 3-14. If remote operation is desired, depress the REMOTE DISABLE switch/indicator to extinguish the switch/indicator, This will enable both local and remote operation. 31d. TURN OFF. 3-16. Depress the FILAMENT OFF switch/indicator. After a period of blower operation to allow the PA tube to cool, the equipment will de- energize. 3-17. Operate the AC POWER circuit breaker to OFF. 3-18. If the transmitter is disconnected from ac for longer than one hour, remove the controller battery, TABLE 3-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Sheet 1 of 5) INDEX NO. NOMENCLATURE FUNCTION 1 INTERLOCK STATUS | Indicates all transmitter safety interlocks Indicator are closed when illuminated. The external ‘interlock is not included. 2 | BLOWER STATUS Indicates proper operation of the blower when Indicator ‘iNuminated, 3 | FILAMENT STATUS | Indicates primary ac power is applied to the Indicator PA filament transformer when illuminated, 3-3