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G3S-800-180-029 Installation & Service Manual
Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., April 2002. All rights reserved
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact the factory for complete performance data.
044-05112 Rev. A
1-2 April 2002
1-5 Ordering Information
Table 1-1 following gives the part numbers and descriptions to be used when ordering either an
entire amplifier or replacement fans.
Table 1-1 Major Amplifier Components
Model Number Description
G3S-800-180-029 180 W 869-894 MHz MCPA Module
800-01075-003 Front fan assembly
800-00972-002 Rear fan assembly.
Table 1-2 G3S-800-180-029 Multicarrier Cellular Amplifier Functional Specifications
Frequency Range 869-894 MHz (25 MHz Bandwidth)
Instantaneous Bandwidth 25 MHz
Total Typical / Maximum Input Power -5.44 / -5.0 dBm
Total Output Power 180 W (52.55 dBm) Nominal, 210 W (53.22 dBm) Max.
(1 Module)
IMD and In-band Spurious, mean
measurement, 30 KHz bandwidth@
+26 to +28Vdc, 25°C
-60 dBc or -16 dBm max @ up to 16 equal power CW
tones with a combined maximum power of P
0
with a
max single carrier power of P
0
/16.
Out of Band Spurious & Noise,
measured in 30 KHz BW
-60 dBc max @ +26 to +28 Vdc
RF Gain 58 dB +0.5 dB
Gain Flatness:
±0.5 dB @ 27 Vdc ±1 Vdc
Gain Variation w/ Voltage and
Frequency
+ 0.5 dB; 26 to 28 Vdc
Gain Variation Over Temperature:
±0.5 dB
Noise Figure 28 dB max
Output Protection: Mismatch Protected
Input Port Return Loss: 16 dB min
Harmonics: Better than -50 dBc
Out of Band Spurious: Better than -60 dBc
Duty Cycle: Continuous
DC Input Power:
+27 Vdc ±1 Vdc, 62 amps typical (70 amps max)
Operational +21.7 Vdc to 30 Vdc (Po derated outside
normal operating range)
DC Circuit Breaker Rating 100 Amps
Operating Temperature: 0 ºC to +40 ºC
Storage Temperature: -40 ºC to +85 ºC
Operating Humidity: 0 % to 80 % Relative Humidity (noncondensing)
Storage Humidity: 0 % to 100 % Relative Humidity (noncondensing)
DC Input, Summary Alarm, and RF
Input / Output Connectors:
21-Pin D-Subminiature Combo Connector plus single-
pin D-Sub connector for additional DC capability.
Heat Generation 4852 BTUs @ 26 VDC, P
o
= 180 W (1 Amplifier)
Weight 50 lbs.
Dimensions: 5.20” High, 17.00” Wide, 20.00” Deep
Electrical Service Recommendations
Circuit Breakers
Capable of handling anticipated inrush current (nor-
mally 25% over equipment maximum current draw), in
a load center with a master switch.