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1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Installation
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
RF Technology could void your authority to operate
this equipment. Specifications may vary from those
given in this document in accordance with
requirements of local authorities. RF Technology
equipment is subject to continual improvement and
RF Technology reserves the right to change
performance and specification without further notice.
1 Operating Instructions
The IP
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PA500BH is part of the Eclipse2 range of modular base station equipment. It
is a broadband Solid State Internet Protocol RF Power Amplifier (SS
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IP
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PA) capable of
delivering over 100 Watts in the UHF frequency range. It is designed to complement the
Eclipse2 Software Defined Radio (SDR), and mounts in a standard Eclipse sub-rack.
1.1 Installation
There are no front panel controls. In normal circumstances no alignment or setup is
required. If mounted in a sub-rack that has not previously been wired for a power
amplifier, the rack connector must be wired according to the guidelines in section 1.1.1
below.
1.1.1 Sub-rack Wiring Guidelines
When installing an Eclipse Power Amplifier in an Eclipse sub-rack, observe the
following guidelines for sub-rack installation:
The sub-rack power supply must be capable of delivering the full current
requirements for all modules fitted in the sub-rack, typically 20 Amperes for a
100W basestation/amplifier.
Owing to the current drain, power supply lines should be cabled to the power
amplifier separately and using heavy gauge wire to minimise voltage drop and
interference via the power supply of other modules in the rack.
E2-IP-PA 500BH