User's Manual

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RCK1000 Owners-Guide-v4.doc
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Installation Procedure
Note
All the information appearing in this section is presented for the Micom 1KW
amplifier set and the RM125/RM125R as exciter.
For more data on RM125/RM125R, refer to the “RM125/RM125R Owner’s
Guide”, Publication 6888882V02.
Refer to Figure for a typical RCK1000 interconnection diagram .
1. Identify the installation position of each equipment unit in the rack.
2. Install each equipment unit in the prescribed installation position, fastening it by means
of screws to the rack rails or to the drawer front.
3. Connect grounding straps from each grounding screw (located on the rear panels of the
various units), to the prescribed cabinet’s grounding bar.
4. Set all the power switches on all the equipment front panels to OFF (down position).
Caution
The 1KW PA unit does not have a power switch, and therefore it will
start operating as soon as the RM125/RM125R is turned on,
provided that the PS unit is already turned on.
5. Connect the RM125/RM125R unit as explained in its Owner’s Guide, to AC or the relevant
DC power connections.
6. Connect the coax from the RM125/RM125R RF OUT connector to the RF IN connector of
the 1KW amplifier.
7. Connect the control cable between the RM125/RM125R AMP-CONT connector and the
1KW amplifier EXCITER CONTROL connector.
8. Connect the antenna feed cable to the RF OUT connector of the 1KW amplifier.
9. Connect the DC power cable between the 1KW amplifier +48VDC connector and the four
DC OUTPUT terminals of the PS unit. Pay attention to correct connection of the two pairs
of leads to the DC OUTPUT terminals, with respect to polarity and OUT pair.
10. Connect the three leads of the PS unit AC power cable to the AC INPUT terminal strip, in
accordance with the functions of each lead. After making the connections, make sure that
the protective cover of the terminal strip is properly installed.
11. Connect the other end of the AC power cable of the PS unit to the prescribed outlet on
the power distribution box of the cabinet.