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... electric shock. BE CAREFUL! BE CAREFUL! For U.S.A. NEVER attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. NEVER carry the linear amplifier by Icom Inc., could cause a fire or ruin the IC-PW1. At least two persons must carry the linear amplifier since it weights approx. 25 kg (55 lb). The...
... electric shock. BE CAREFUL! BE CAREFUL! For U.S.A. NEVER attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. NEVER carry the linear amplifier by Icom Inc., could cause a fire or ruin the IC-PW1. At least two persons must carry the linear amplifier since it weights approx. 25 kg (55 lb). The...
Instruction Manual
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION s Front panel and remote controller !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER q w POWER TRANSMIT , 1P 8 *% )05 " 5&.1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC 7% 483 "-$BE K "-$ 7 ʿ 1 2 INPUT METER-1 METER-2 e TUNER 1 r 2 AMP/ PROTECT DOWN AUTO 1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 ...
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION s Front panel and remote controller !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER q w POWER TRANSMIT , 1P 8 *% )05 " 5&.1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC 7% 483 "-$BE K "-$ 7 ʿ 1 2 INPUT METER-1 METER-2 e TUNER 1 r 2 AMP/ PROTECT DOWN AUTO 1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 ...
Instruction Manual
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... is activated. (When an Icom CI-V transceiver is ON. (p. 13) - Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. - y LOWER BAND SELECTOR [DOWN] (p. 13) Selects the lower operating band when pushed. blinks while tuning. - The [AMP/PROTECT] indicator lights green when the linear amplifier is connected.)... i BAND INDICATORS (p. 13) Indicate the selected operating band. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 11) Push momentarily to one of the output connectors or the IC-PW1's antenna tuner. When the tuner cannot ...
... is activated. (When an Icom CI-V transceiver is ON. (p. 13) - Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. - y LOWER BAND SELECTOR [DOWN] (p. 13) Selects the lower operating band when pushed. blinks while tuning. - The [AMP/PROTECT] indicator lights green when the linear amplifier is connected.)... i BAND INDICATORS (p. 13) Indicate the selected operating band. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 11) Push momentarily to one of the output connectors or the IC-PW1's antenna tuner. When the tuner cannot ...
Instruction Manual
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... [ALC adj1]/[ALC adj2] (p. 11) Adjust the ALC levels. Go to Icom exciters (transceivers). - w ACCESSORY SOCKET-1 [ACC-1] ACCESSORY SOCKET-2 [ACC-2] Enable connection to ground while transmitting. - DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 be used for socket information. - fore adjusting the [ALC adj1] and [...REMOTE ALC adj1 L N INPUT1 !1 INPUT2 !0 o q OUTPUT ANTENNA CONNECTORS [ANT1] - [ANT4] (p. 6) Accept a 50 Ω antenna with an Icom CI-V exciter (transceiver). version) 15 A (Europe version) o GROUND TERMINAL (p. 6) Connect this terminal to a ground to the ALC input jack of the remote...
... [ALC adj1]/[ALC adj2] (p. 11) Adjust the ALC levels. Go to Icom exciters (transceivers). - w ACCESSORY SOCKET-1 [ACC-1] ACCESSORY SOCKET-2 [ACC-2] Enable connection to ground while transmitting. - DO NOT operate the IC-PW1 be used for socket information. - fore adjusting the [ALC adj1] and [...REMOTE ALC adj1 L N INPUT1 !1 INPUT2 !0 o q OUTPUT ANTENNA CONNECTORS [ANT1] - [ANT4] (p. 6) Accept a 50 Ω antenna with an Icom CI-V exciter (transceiver). version) 15 A (Europe version) o GROUND TERMINAL (p. 6) Connect this terminal to a ground to the ALC input jack of the remote...
Instruction Manual
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... 200-240 V AC power.* However, we recommend using 200-240 V AC rather than 100-120 V AC for easy monitoring of the IC-PW1 as TVI, etc. The linear amplifier must be placed on p. AC cable Ferrite core Cut the cable clips so that allows adequate air circulation, free from... efficiency and longer periods of the IC-PW1 can be used with the IC-PW1, see UNPACKING on a solid foundation since it is automatically selected. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the OPC-853 AC cable to the AC cable of linear amplifier conditions at any damage to ...
... 200-240 V AC power.* However, we recommend using 200-240 V AC rather than 100-120 V AC for easy monitoring of the IC-PW1 as TVI, etc. The linear amplifier must be placed on p. AC cable Ferrite core Cut the cable clips so that allows adequate air circulation, free from... efficiency and longer periods of the IC-PW1 can be used with the IC-PW1, see UNPACKING on a solid foundation since it is automatically selected. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the OPC-853 AC cable to the AC cable of linear amplifier conditions at any damage to ...
Instruction Manual
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...line should be increased out-of critical importance, along with more than approx. 2.0:1, the linear amplifier's power drops to protect the final FET. ning by using the antenna tuner. The IC-PW1 has an SWR meter to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an...Strip the cable jacket and soft solder. Soft solder the center conductor. For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to match the linear amplifier and antenna. In this case, an antenna tuner is recommended for a specified frequency range and SWR may be a coaxial cable. w Strip ...
...line should be increased out-of critical importance, along with more than approx. 2.0:1, the linear amplifier's power drops to protect the final FET. ning by using the antenna tuner. The IC-PW1 has an SWR meter to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an...Strip the cable jacket and soft solder. Soft solder the center conductor. For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to match the linear amplifier and antenna. In this case, an antenna tuner is recommended for a specified frequency range and SWR may be a coaxial cable. w Strip ...
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... 0.1 A. Use [ACC-1] when the exciter is connected. •Jumper location of linear amplifier S3 J3 J4 2 1 • Jumper location of the [ACC-1]/[ACC-2] socket. - to IC-PW1 [INPUT1] 13.8 V DC [ACC-1] to IC-PW1 [GND] 6 3 1 RF GND 524 DC SEND ALC IC-PW1 (DIN) Non-Icom exciter (2) Use the auxiliary power supply Set the jumper to '2' to turn...
... 0.1 A. Use [ACC-1] when the exciter is connected. •Jumper location of linear amplifier S3 J3 J4 2 1 • Jumper location of the [ACC-1]/[ACC-2] socket. - to IC-PW1 [INPUT1] 13.8 V DC [ACC-1] to IC-PW1 [GND] 6 3 1 RF GND 524 DC SEND ALC IC-PW1 (DIN) Non-Icom exciter (2) Use the auxiliary power supply Set the jumper to '2' to turn...
Instruction Manual
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... rear panel. Connect the control cable to the remote controller. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Separating the remote controller The control section of the linear amplifier can be separated from the main body, doubling as shown below. y Replace the control cable with the supplied separation cable ...JACK unit through the cable hole. It can be placed on the exciter or in another convenient place. i Plug the other end of the linear am- w Remove 8 screws from the front panel of the separation cable into the cable hole. Control cable J11 To J3 J10 (MAIN...
... rear panel. Connect the control cable to the remote controller. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Separating the remote controller The control section of the linear amplifier can be separated from the main body, doubling as shown below. y Replace the control cable with the supplied separation cable ...JACK unit through the cable hole. It can be placed on the exciter or in another convenient place. i Plug the other end of the linear am- w Remove 8 screws from the front panel of the separation cable into the cable hole. Control cable J11 To J3 J10 (MAIN...
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...;rst applying power (CPU resetting) Before first applying power, make sure all programmed settings to default values. [POWER] q Make sure the linear amplifier, exciter and auxiliary power supply (p. 9) powers are complete by referring to chapter 2. NOTE: Re-adjustment is connected. 11 The ... [DOWN], push [POWER] to select the ALC level meter. - The remote controller shows its initial condition when resetting is supplied from non-Icom exciters or auxiliary power supply (p. 9), turn power ON. - w Set the 1st exciter's RF output power for your system are OFF. ...
...;rst applying power (CPU resetting) Before first applying power, make sure all programmed settings to default values. [POWER] q Make sure the linear amplifier, exciter and auxiliary power supply (p. 9) powers are complete by referring to chapter 2. NOTE: Re-adjustment is connected. 11 The ... [DOWN], push [POWER] to select the ALC level meter. - The remote controller shows its initial condition when resetting is supplied from non-Icom exciters or auxiliary power supply (p. 9), turn power ON. - w Set the 1st exciter's RF output power for your system are OFF. ...
Instruction Manual
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... is ON. - However, if desired, the address can be changed using 2 Icom exciters, be sure that [EXCITER] is set the same as follows: For non-Icom exciters, the IC-PW1 cannot be controlled using the CI-V function, so this capability as for details....Icom exciters. D When using different baud rates (i.e. 4800 and 9600 bps, etc.), the exciters' frequencies are connected, push [INPUT]. - [INPUT x] blinks when [INPUT] is not necessary to use the "AUTO" baud rate for specified bands (e.g. D Setting the IC-PW1's CI-V address It is pushed. POWER TRANSMIT HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR...
... is ON. - However, if desired, the address can be changed using 2 Icom exciters, be sure that [EXCITER] is set the same as follows: For non-Icom exciters, the IC-PW1 cannot be controlled using the CI-V function, so this capability as for details....Icom exciters. D When using different baud rates (i.e. 4800 and 9600 bps, etc.), the exciters' frequencies are connected, push [INPUT]. - [INPUT x] blinks when [INPUT] is not necessary to use the "AUTO" baud rate for specified bands (e.g. D Setting the IC-PW1's CI-V address It is pushed. POWER TRANSMIT HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR...
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...exciter. - [TRANSMIT] indicator lights. - Temperature protection range METER-1 D Band memory The IC-PW1 stores ON/OFF settings for automatic band selection when a CI-V Icom exciter is used; POWER TRANSMIT HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER iPW1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC TUNER METER-1 METER-2 AMP/ DOWN AUTO 1.8 ...according to the operating band when at least 1 Icom exciter is turned OFF immediately after setting the antenna tuner and linear amplifier. 13 u Use the exciter's antenna tuner to tune the line between the IC-PW1 and exciter, if you have an antenna tuner ...
...exciter. - [TRANSMIT] indicator lights. - Temperature protection range METER-1 D Band memory The IC-PW1 stores ON/OFF settings for automatic band selection when a CI-V Icom exciter is used; POWER TRANSMIT HF/50MHz ALL BAND 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER iPW1 Po ID TEMP VD SWR ALC TUNER METER-1 METER-2 AMP/ DOWN AUTO 1.8 ...according to the operating band when at least 1 Icom exciter is turned OFF immediately after setting the antenna tuner and linear amplifier. 13 u Use the exciter's antenna tuner to tune the line between the IC-PW1 and exciter, if you have an antenna tuner ...
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...;er and exciter. 8 [AMP/PROTECT] The power supply has a malfunction. 14 to tune the antenna manually. s Protection circuit This linear amplifier has various protection circuits. Output power of the 4 PA units becomes unbalanced. Circuit breaker capacity: 20 A (U.S.A. Selected ... [TEMP] [AUTO] [ALC] [VD] [ID] Possible cause The heatsink temperature of the exciter. This antenna tuner is also used when the linear amplifier is activated. - While operating in automatic antenna tuner can match the antenna feed line impedance to 50 Ω when the feed ...
...;er and exciter. 8 [AMP/PROTECT] The power supply has a malfunction. 14 to tune the antenna manually. s Protection circuit This linear amplifier has various protection circuits. Output power of the 4 PA units becomes unbalanced. Circuit breaker capacity: 20 A (U.S.A. Selected ... [TEMP] [AUTO] [ALC] [VD] [ID] Possible cause The heatsink temperature of the exciter. This antenna tuner is also used when the linear amplifier is activated. - While operating in automatic antenna tuner can match the antenna feed line impedance to 50 Ω when the feed ...
Instruction Manual
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...Protection circuit activates during short periods of operation. • Antenna SWR is more than 3:1. • The antenna tuner is turned OFF. • The linear amplifier is located in an area with good air circulation. • Adjust [ALC adj] to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through... the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. p. 11 15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power does not come on the antenna input • Connect properly. pgs. 7-9 p. 3 ...
...Protection circuit activates during short periods of operation. • Antenna SWR is more than 3:1. • The antenna tuner is turned OFF. • The linear amplifier is located in an area with good air circulation. • Adjust [ALC adj] to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through... the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. p. 11 15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power does not come on the antenna input • Connect properly. pgs. 7-9 p. 3 ...
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...EEC directive for electrical safety. These equipments also comply with the requirements of equipment: HF+50 MHz 1 KW LINEAR AMPLIFIER Type-designation: IC-PW1 + opC-853 These equipments comply with the European harmonised standard ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility...8226; Minimum operating : 60 W input power • Tuning accuracy : VSWR 1.5:1 or less • Insertion loss : Less than VSWR 2.5:1) *2 The U.S.A. Icom Inc. This compliance is based upon the harmonised CENELEC generic standard EN60 065: 1993 +A11. (Report No.: E 9861504 E 01 and E 9860764 E 01...
...EEC directive for electrical safety. These equipments also comply with the requirements of equipment: HF+50 MHz 1 KW LINEAR AMPLIFIER Type-designation: IC-PW1 + opC-853 These equipments comply with the European harmonised standard ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility...8226; Minimum operating : 60 W input power • Tuning accuracy : VSWR 1.5:1 or less • Insertion loss : Less than VSWR 2.5:1) *2 The U.S.A. Icom Inc. This compliance is based upon the harmonised CENELEC generic standard EN60 065: 1993 +A11. (Report No.: E 9861504 E 01 and E 9860764 E 01...