Specifications

5-8 888-2857-001 5/9/13
WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 5 Maintenance and Alignments
Platinum VAX-C Series
5.3 PS Module Removal/Replacement
Required Tools:
Ohmmeter
WAGO extractor tool
#1 Phillips screw driver
Isopropyl alcohol
Heat sink compound or pad.
Paper towel or cloth.
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.
STEP 3 Remove the 8A fuse and check it for continuity. If blown replace and test
the transmitter to confirm operation before proceeding.
STEP 4 Use a WAGO tool to remove the yellow AC input (42 & 59 or 41 & 60
depending on version) and DC output wires (54 & 55) from the WAGO
connectors on the PS board.
STEP 5 Remove ribbon cable W10 from J1 on PS board.
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WARNING:
ONLY REPLACE FUSES WITH TYPE OF FUSE MARKED ON EQUIPMENT.