Specifications

5-2 888-2857-001 5/9/13
WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 5 Maintenance and Alignments
Platinum VAX-C Series
5.2 PA Module Removal and Replacement
!
CAUTION:
TOXIC BERYLLIUM
SOME COMPONENTS IN THE PA MODULE CONTAIN TOXIC BERYLLIUM. THIS
LIMITS MODULE REPAIR TO A MODULAR LEVEL CONSISTING OF PALLETS AND
PC BOARDS ONLY.
HOT SURFACE
PLATINUM PA MODULES ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE VERY HIGH
TEMPERATURES AND MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT, UP TO 58
O
F (32
O
C) ABOVE
ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT TOUCH THE MODULE WITH BARE HANDS AFTER
THE TRANSMITTER HAS BEEN RUNNING, ESPECIALLY IN HIGH AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS. PROTECTIVE GLOVES CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM HARRIS, PART #0990006483 OR GRAINGER ITEM #4JF36.
RADIO FREQUENCY HAZARD. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE
TRANSMITTER OR AMPLIFIER WITH THE COVER REMOVED.
5.2.1 PA Module Removal
Required Tools:
WAGO extractor tool
#1 Phillips screw driver
M7 (9/32") nut driver
The type of PA module will vary depending on transmitter model. PA and PS modules
must be removed (or installed) with the transmitter turned off and unplugged.
STEP 1 Turn off the transmitter and disconnect AC power.
!
WARNING:
REMOVE AC POWER FROM THE VAX-C TRANSMITTER BEFORE ATTEMPTING PA
MODULE REMOVAL. THERE ARE EXPOSED VOLTAGES IN THE PA SECTION THAT
MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS IF CONTACTED.
STEP 2
Remove the four screws from the top cover on the VAX-C and slide the
cover toward the rear of the unit to remove it.