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ARCHIMEDE 5000 Series High Power FM Amplifier

1. ERRORE IL SEGNALIBRO NON E DEFINITO User s manual Page 4 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Congratulations for your choice Archimede High Power is a series of new concept FM solid state MOS FET amplifiers available in three different models according to their rated output power Archimede 3000 gt 3kW Archimede 4000 gt 4kW Archimede 5000 gt 5kW These systems are so compact they can be entirely fitted into a 19 2 units rack 500 mm depth making them the ideal solutions for medium and high power repeaters in unattended stations in N 1 systems and also as spare amplifiers These are only some of the state of the art features that make the Archimede High Power series truly unique Ultra compact size and reduced weight Archimede 3000 4000 28kg Archimede 5000 35kg Thoroughly modular construction The R F amplifier is composed of ultra compact new generation internal modules their number depends on the model Such modules can be easily identified and inspected High reliability Thanks to the internal balance circuits in case one of the internal modules fails the other modules left are automatically re balanced thus to continuing the operation at reduced power Better reliability Per each model the rated output power is reached at nearly the 80 of the maximum output power the equipment could generate Low operation costs The special care taken in the design aimed at minimizing inte
2. Protection of module 3 transistor1 valid for all models User s manual Page 24 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 6 4 d Input Direct Reflected power levels readings adjustment circuit This circuit gt Par 5 4 part 38 mounts trimmers used to adjust the input direct and reflected power readings shown on the LCD display 69 Reflected Power reading adjustment use this trimmer to adjust the reflected power level reading 70 Input Power reading adjustment use this trimmer to adjust the input power level reading 71 Direct Power reading adjustment use this trimmer to adjust the direct power level reading INPUT POWER READING ADJUSTMENT check with an hi precision R F power meter the level of the driving signal coming from the Exciter then adjust the trimmer 70 until the display shows the same power reading DIRECT POWER READING ADJUSTMENT with the equipment in normal operation ON mode and the display showing the working page e g gt 10 2 check with an hi precision R F power meter the rated output power then adjust the trimmer 71 until the display shows the same direct power reading REFLECTED POWER READING ADJUSTMENT check the reflected power level with an hi precision directional power meter then adjust the reflected power level reading accordingly using the trimmer 69 User s manual Page 25 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power A
3. ENTER to Program UP DOLKN to Mew Fa e ENTER to access Program page to access the program page press the knob c1 1 1 e UP DOWN to set new password to change the password turn the knob gt 11 1 e 11 1 Program page menu This technical menu allows to select the equipment as MASTER or SLAVE 10 1 set the power size according to the rated value of each model check the time in which the equipment worked in normal operation was in alarm or in stand by mode and automatically reduce the output power in certain times e g in the night 6 After having entered the Set Function Size menu with the correct password as over stated the display will show ENTER to Program UP PDOLKN to Med Fa35W0 7 gt Functi d A Power e Function operation as MASTER or SLAVE gt 11 1 a User s manual Page 41 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Power Size power size according to the rated value of each model gt 11 1 b Show timers time in normal operation alarm or stand by mode 11 1 c Set power saver power saver time settings gt 11 1 d For information about Confirm Changes and Ignore Changes commands gt 9 3 11 1 a Function menu This menu allows to set the equipment as MASTER standalone single equipment or SLAVE working within a broadcasting system If the equipment is set as SLAVE it will stay in stand by mode until a proper signal will come from the REMOTE connector 14
4. ARCHIMEDE 5000 Series High Power FM Amplifier Ultra compact High Power FM Amplifiers User s Manual Revision 1 0 CE ITALAB COMMUNICATIONS Via Casale 3 a 20144 Milano Italy Tel 39 02 0290389417 email info italab it www italab it Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Preliminary notes We used the utmost care in making a complete manual with detailed accurate and updated information yet the contents herein cannot be regarded as totally binding towards our company Italab in their constant commitment to improve the quality of their products reserve the right to vary the technical features of the same without prior notice For a full update please visit our web site www Italab it or contact our local dealer or agent The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any consequence caused by errors or improper handling on which he has no direct control According to the requirements of our customers the described options may vary from model to model All rights reserved No part of this document can be reproduced in any form or by any means including recording or photocopy without Italab s prior written authorization ITALAB Via Casale 3 a 20144 Milano Italy Phone 0039 02 90389417 e mail info italab it Web site www italab it Italab Communications hereby declares that the object of this manual complies with the requirements specified in the 1999 05 EC directive CE 06 80 Us
5. Page 58 of 65 VIN Figure 8 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 2 7 470K 1206 470K 1206 BR1 GSIB2580 2 2uF 275Vac 9 16 1 J6 2 16 3 S J6 4 J1 1 AUX 6 Wal 4 2 5V_ATF DIS gt t SI 1 3 USIJ LL103A w OPT2 13 Ji 4 Ge J1 5 ON LATF D42 3 Q45 gt MMBT2222A a 5 GAS o oa CH me adx C41 ek 10K_0805 DV ATF a K MP AT ae 0 33uF 000v HX MP MP OV ATF bul QV ATF QE H mmm TN N lt e S ft TS CY 3 S QV ATF OV_ATF AR OV_ATF 5V_ATF ad se TT e N gt 12V_ATF N s 3 x S u 3 amp DE 5V_ATF 9 RS R371 4 U3 B a 8 12V_ATF OV ATF DN ATF N LL103A 5V_ATF R109 D8 E LL4148 a gt gt e E uw 5 RS Y e R82 LATE OV_ATF S Hh 2 U3 A 45V ATF 3 e Pas Sd e d R53 E Aa LY D LJ L N par n LL4148 dI OV_ATF OV_ATF OV_ATF OV_ATF OVATE ONAT Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers L1 2X2mH 20A 00000 D14 8EWS12S Q5 47R 10W VIN 2 2uF 275Vac C29 IRG4PHSOS OV_ATF OV_ATF User s manual Page 59 of 65 Figure 9 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 3 7 T5 T4 D20 D19 T1 UP CSI T2_UP 10R 1206 T2_DOWN TI_DOWN MP MP mn D33 VIN 000 el 3 T1_UP T2_UP T1 DOWN a T2_DOWN 4 MF5 MF 11 RAS R43 Ic5 C9 G PFC 2 10R 1206 gt A G PFC 1 10R 1206 gt a J3 1 3 al Ji 2 9 mS S rs gt J3 3 o i EG Ka Sis 2 J3 4 SI M gt Hx oS Lis gt n g 8 J7 1 J9 1
6. User s manual Page 43 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Far Power Ke dt Start h m 1 1 1 End Fam B 5 Previous Menu 7 Turntheknobtosetthe start time then press the knob to confirm The cursor will move back on the left of Start For Power Xx 46 gt Start h m 1 15 End Ham dd Ek Previaus Menu 8 For Power Start h m 1 gt End hem B Previous Menu 9 For Power Start h m End Fia Mi Previous 10 Turn the knob to set the end hour then press the knob to enter the settings and move back the cursor on the left of End h m 11 Select Previous Menu to go back to the program page 711 1 then press the knob 12 To confirm the entered settings select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob See the following warning Step 4 when the value is shown as a percentage this is related to a logarithmic scale This means for example that by setting 50 the actual forward power value will be about 34 of the rated power level E G 3750W with Archimede 5000 Steps 7 and 10 the start and end time are in 24 hours format In the over stated example it will start from 1 10 A M and will end to 2 19 A M w Step 7 the ending time End h m must be subsequent to the starting one Start h m otherwise the power saver time will start at the ending time and will end at the starting hour w
7. 6 3 Fans control board This board Par 5 3 part 23 features two separated power supply outputs for the fans cooling the heatsink and those cooling the power supply units The rated power supply is 24Vpc this is why only this service board is powered at 48Vpc This board gets information directly from the R F amplifier section via a flat cable digitate 71 LL d LP User s manual Page 21 of 65 MINN L J Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 55 48Vpc power supply input 56 Power supply outputs for the cooling fans 57 Power supply outputs for the fans cooling R F amplifier heatsink 58 Data bus from the R F amplifier section this flat cable sends data referred to the operation of the R F amplifier section This bus common both for the Fans control board and the Analog board carries also information relevant to the temperature of the R F amplifier heatsink Such data are then processed and the result allows changing the fans speed accordingly to the temperature of the R F amplifier heatsink To assure the maximum reliability the equipment has been designed to allow the fans operation even if this board is broken in this case event the fans will turn at the maximum speed in order to assure the maximum safety 6 4 R F amplifier section The R F amplifier section is located on the bottom side of the equipment Par 5 4 Though some differences due to the different R F output
8. If you have set some settings with the other menus of the program page don t forget that they aren t still stored until you select the option Confirm Changes and press the knob 11 1 d Set power saver menu This option sets a certain time in which the equipment automatically reduces its output power e g during some hours in the night You can set both the needed power reduction as well as the low power time in which it will be automatically set 1 In the program page 11 1 turn counterclockwise the knob scrolling down until Set power saver 2 Press the knob the Set power saver menu is shown gt For Power Start h m 8B End Ham B Previous Menu e For Power proportional reduction of the forward power during the power saver time e Start h m time in hours and minutes from which the power saver starts e End h m time in hours and minutes to which the power saver ends e Previous Menu return to the program page see the previous image Press the knob to move the cursor on the right o 3 Movethe cursor to For Power For Power Start h m End Fia D Previous Menu 4 Turn the knob to set the reduction percentage and press the knob to enter the set value see the note at the bottom 5 To set the power saver starting time move the cursor to the left of Start h m For Power gt Start h m gs End h m 49 tk Previous Menu 6 Press the knob The cursor will move on the right of the Start h m
9. geographical area in which you are operating The amplifier output power must be exclusively adjusted through the amplifier menu and NOT through any other way such as the driving power If this rule is not followed the equipment could get damaged In case of specific needs please contact Italab As the equipment software is regularly updated some of the screenshots or commands described in this manual might be slightly different than those will actually appear on your device In case of doubts promptly contact Italab Warning When connecting the Archimede 5000 or Archimede 4000 to the power line please read carefully the paragraph 7 4 c Connection of the Archimede 4000 or Archimede 5000 power supply cable to avoid damages to equipment and people User s manual Page 10 of 65 EA IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 4 MODEL IDENTIFICATION The features of the Archimede High Power series FM amplifiers such as the commands on the front panel are common to all models Nevertheless each one of them differs in the output power and other standard or optional specs that make it unique This is why it s mandatory checking the exact model of the equipment in use There are several ways to recognize the model of your equipment The following table resumes the differences between Archimede 3000 Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 Archimede Archimede Archimede Model name on the front panel 3000 4000 5000 g
10. 15 103 SOLO 67 B14 0815B User s manual Page 63 of 65 Figure 13 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 7 7 MJD31C 17V Q52 4K7 0805 2K21 1206 MCLR Vpp ZPROGI 1 5V ZPROGI 2 GND ePROGI 3 Cl para geroest NS NS N p CLOCK ZPROG1 5 EE EN 5VS Le NS od ze 2 INHBIT R351 KOG ts Elz OUT 334 R T d Sm 47K 1206 a 1 OPTS 4 SI ous 0 o R 236 DIS S Ce ei St 470R 0805 2 CL o mlad WF 25V SLA x U16 oo hd PIC16F684 M MS MS MS MS MS 5VS R339 IK 0805 MS MS MP Js 47 136 5VS R556 1 V R33 Cu I tuF 25V 1X40 RS Melde IK 0805 Log C195 x41 ia LESE 196 1X38 I NTC3 tuF 25V LE 197 OVP OUT MS MF12 100R 0805 gt a N SBSGSEGE 3 Og N gt 2N7002LT1 5 MS MS MS MS MS MS MS MS MS J2 se chiuso pin 1 2 insiema la ventola gira sempre altrimenti parte a 50C 100R 0805 OTe Sou DL1 temp3 MF 15 DL2 temp2 DL3 tempi 3 DL4 OVP an DL5 Disable Q gt DL6 Fan 2N7002LT1 a MS MS Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 64 of 65 User s manual Page 65 of 65
11. CHD D D D D D D D D AAR GS H a el D DI c H 2 lt DESIGN BY LAURA MICALIZZI 1 Model This label quotes the model of the equipment e g the image refers to Archimede 5000 2 RF MONITOR Option SMA type connector for sourcing the low level RF signal This function is useful for measurements with external instruments The signal attenuation is 50 dB RF MONITOR output does not guarantee an output level that is perfectly constant versus frequency As such it cannot be used for accurate spectrum measurements 3 Control panel allows the user to set device functions and to view and set operating parameters For further details 5 1 a 4 Front ventilation grid allows the device to draw in the cooling air into the equipment 5 Front handles allow the user to easily carry the device 6 ON STAND BY button allows switching the equipment between the operating ON condition and the stand by one To get the command working keep this button pressed for at least two seconds User s manual Page 12 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 1 a Control panel The control panel commands are the followings VHF FM POWER AMPLIFIER ARCHIMEDE 5000 ALARM STAND BY ON START STOP MAIN MENU EE CHED GED GED eed GED GED GE 7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display this display composed of 4 lines of 20 characters shows the operation parameters an
12. To set the equipment in MASTER or SLAVE mode 1 In the program page ensure that the cursor gt is on the left of Function if not turn the knob in order to move the cursor gt this way gt Function Power Siz ME mln i T z Al m p Hu agora mel he Ti Qu i EP Tar har Ignore C Confirm ULI ui D LA C3 iD in CG iri T A Press the knob repeatedly till reading MASTER or SLAVE according to your needs Should you have other settings to do in the Program Page directly skip to one of the following paragraphs If not go on with the next step To confirm the entered setting select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob Step 3 note that you are still inside the program page so no operations are necessary to come back to it but you havent still stored the entered setting so performing step 4 is mandatory If the equipment is used within a broadcasting system set to SLAVE and the other amplifier develops a fault the working equipment can be used alone by setting it as MASTER 11 1 b Power size menu This menu allows setting the power size according to the rated value of each model 1 In the program page ensure that the cursor gt is on the left of Power Size if not turn the knob in order to move the cursor gt this way Press the knob repeatedly till reading the pro
13. are planning to use The power supplied by the AC power socket must comply with what stated in the paragraph 7 3 c Operation near the lower input voltage on high impedance lines must be avoided if the power line voltage drops below a certain limit at full load the low line sense circuitry may trigger an oscillating turn on turn off cycle which is very dangerous In this case it is advisable to use an external line stabilizer In order to ensure proper operation and comply with the safety regulations an efficient connection to earth is required Never connect the earth to the power line neutral lead S E OEE S Use only the power supply cable supplied with the amplifier In case of a cable extension use cables with suitable gauge User s manual Page 28 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers w Never switch on the equipment without an antenna connection 7 4 Connection of the Archimede 4000 or Archimede 5000 power supply cable Carefully follow these information when connecting the power supply of Archimede 4000 or Archimede 5000 standard version Connect wires number to the 2 4 6 Neutral 400V ac Phase 3 Connect wires number w The information given in this paragraph are also valid for Archimede 3000 supplied with the option for the connection to a three phase power supply w To avoid personal injury and damages to the equipment make sure of the AC power line connections before
14. command coming from the REMOTE connector 14 Finally it shows if one or more alarms are currently released gt 13 1 1 From the Debug Page 710 5 select Logic Inputs Analog Inputs gt Logic Inputs Encoder Test Previous Menu 2 Press the knob The Logic Inputs page will be shown see bottom note Start Button OFF standby OFF OK gt back one level e Start Button proper operation of the ON STAND BY button It is tested on the related contacts in the CPU board in order to also test the wirings When pressed OFF changes into ON e standby in case of an active stand by command you will see ON e alarm name if one or more alarms are currently released it they will be shown from this line see bottom note 3 Toquit and go back to the Debug Page press the knob If one or more alarms will be released they will be displayed from the 3 line so the Logic Inputs page could be eventually split in two ones in order to make sufficient room to accommodate the alarm s To scroll the alarms simply turn the knob counterclockwise User s manual Page 38 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 10 5 c Encoder Test menu This menu allows to check the correct operation of the digital encoder connected to the knob 1 From the Debug Page 710 5 select Encoder Test Analog Inputs Logic Inputs A Encoder Test Previous Menu 2 Press the knob The Encoder Test menu will be shown
15. gt gt 47 2 49 2 N J7 3 EN J7 4 5 ON N 5 gt 3 w s St OT MP Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers E gt 220uF 450V 405V User s manual Page 60 of 65 CSI LL103A MMBT2222A 15V PFC D LY Ti BAW56L GD1 1 d 3 3 en e o O MP 15V _CONV 4 7uF SOV CS2 gt e on lt 332K 1206 332K 1206 332K 1206 R175 R171 F3 al a NI c E ce ao MP GD2 15V_PFC og c jn SEA 45 R182 N DI VI MP C93 Figure 10 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 4 7 lt z 332K 1206 332K 1206 332K 1206 15V_PFC aa o o e HS amp 100nF 50V C90 T n MP 4 Utt UCC28070PW CR MP Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers SS R32 R G_PFC_I G_PFC_2 15V CONV 8 9 5 out 14 4 i Lvl 1 ISEN 6 CF Delay mM N e 5 MP MP C30 4 7nF 50V DIS R30 LLID3A R28 0805 NM RSG 22K 0805 C3 WE 25V G1 HB G2 User s manual Page 61 of 65 10K 0805 R4 10K_0805 R7 405V mH PF1 I2 10A RPD MF4 MEA MP 405V_FUSE Figure 11 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 5 7 a di 4 L_ sb BR du 10 0000 TI XI Kiem TF E65 16P PR0J0704B X3 OS X2 X4 N A MM 3 IS N ob p e e e RG O o o o o ME ES C174 R229 O X15 C178 C179 Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers a V 4 1000uF 83Vd
16. instrument wattmeter spectrum analyzer etc to a high frequency output use the appropriate attenuator or dummy load to protect the final amplifiers and the instrument input e When inserting or removing printed circuit boards PCBs cable connectors or fuses always turn off power from the affected portion of the equipment After power is removed allow sufficient time for the power supplies to bleed down before reinserting PCBs e When troubleshooting remember that FETs and other metal oxide semiconductor MOS devices may appear defective because of leakage between traces or component leads on the printed circuit board Clean the printed circuit board and recheck the MOS device before assuming it s defective e When replacing MOS devices follow standard practices to avoid damage caused by static charges and soldering e When removing components from PCBs particularly ICs use care to avoid damaging PCB traces 21 First aid in case of electrical shock If someone seems unable to free himself under electric shock contact turn the power off before rendering aid A muscular spasm or unconsciousness can make a victim unable to free himself from the electrical power If power cannot be turned off immediately very carefully loop a length of dry non conducting material such as a rope insulating material or clothing around the victim and pull him free of the power Carefully avoid touching him or his clothing until free of power DO NO
17. manages all the equipment protections Direct Reflected and Max output R F powers via the Output power loop control and the reflected power loop control If there is the need to reduce the amplifier gain to maintain an high efficiency this board regulates the output power gain loop adjusting first of all the MOSFET Drain Source voltage the voltage can be regulated from 48 down to 30V If this isn t sufficient then the BIAS voltage will be also reduced please see the bottom note On the board there is a trimmer RV1 for the adjustment of the maximum output power level see the following paragraph for information on how to locate and adjust this trimmer As soon as the equipment is powered the fans will start turning at the minimum speed Then their soeed changes according also to the heatsink temperature This board performs all its functions eg ALC control output power level management reflected power max level in analog mode without adopting a microprocessor This solution guaranties faster processes and better efficiency and confidence 6 2 a Adjustment of the maximum output Power level With the equipment working increase the level of the input R F driving power until the output level reaches the 120 of the rated power e g 6kW with Archimede 5000 measured with a hi precision power meter Now with RV1 adjust the output power level until the measurement instrument reading is equal to the rated power e g 5kW for Archimed
18. powers characteristics of each model its layout adopts the same structure for all versions The following paragraphs deals the R F signal path from the Driver amplifier input up to the R F section output Besides the circuits specifically dedicated to the amplification function this section includes three special circuits for the e Protection of the transistors mounted on the amplifier modules gt Par 6 4 c e Adjustment of the Input Direct and Reflected powers readings gt Par 6 4 d e Extraction of the direct and reflected power levels and of the low level R F signal gt Par 6 4 e 6 4 a Driver amplifier The first element of this section is the Driver amplifier gt Par 5 4 part 29 Its amplification depends on the power supply value According to the model and to its driving input rated power level the driver amplifier output power are Model Driving Input rated power Driver amplifier R F output power level 2 24Vpc power supply Archimede 4000 50W 50W User s manual Page 22 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 59 R F signal input BW coming from the RF IN connector 19 60 60 R F signal output connected to the Wilkinson Splitter board 6 4 b Amplifier circuits The R F signal from the Driver amplifier enters first the Wilkinson splitter gt Par 5 4 part 80 This circuit splits the R F signal into three or four outputs according to the model e Archimed
19. the maintenance by skilled personnel appointed by Italab As already mentioned no internal adjustments are required for normal operation Tampering with the internal settings makes the warranty null and void Moreover could seriously damage the equipment compromising the guaranteed performance w Several modules are highly specialized and difficult to repair even by skilled technicians and must therefore be replaced with new modules and if possible sent to the manufacturer in order to verify the possibility of a repair w Any inspection of the described modules must be carried out with the cover removed and in many cases with the equipment connected to the power line Although some live parts are insulated and difficult to reach this involves the risk of accidental contact with the power line voltage In order to avoid this use only insulated tools and never touch the main power supply switch or the power sockets when the equipment is connected to the power line w Do not operate the equipment without the covers properly screwed on If the top cover is removed malfunctioning of the equipment may occur as well as of any other electronic measuring instrument owing to the strong R F fields involved The Archimede High Power models are mainly composed of the following elements e Power supply section e Analog amp controls board e Telemetry board optional Fans control board R F amplifier section LCD display board e Digital encode
20. the body in series between ground and circuit points To avoid burns do not touch heavily loaded or overheated components without precautions Remember that some semiconductor cases and solid state circuits carry high voltages Do not assume that all dangers of electrical shock are removed when the power is off Charged capacitors can retain dangerous voltages for a long time after power is turned off These capacitors should be discharged through a suitable resistor before any circuit points are touched Don t take chances Be fully trained Italab ITB equipments should be operated and maintained by fully qualified personnel Do not service alone and do not perform internal adjustments of these units unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Some components used in the construction of this equipment contain Beryllium Oxide BeO This substance is harmless as it is but becomes highly dangerous if it s ground to powder Special procedures of disposal must be observed in case of failure of these devices Note This section is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this electronic equipment or others Italab Communications SHALL NOT BE responsible for injury or damage resulted from improper procedures or from using it by improperly trained or inexperienced personnel General safety recommendations When connecting the eq
21. the equipment status alarms status and internally carried measures The UL table describes these I O signals Pin Signal Description Notes EEE gt gt gt E 2 Meeesedpowerdum mate temen hens GE ooms EREECHEN 5 Retest power masse remotonoeeend OOS 6 towarectponeralam iris status Eet e ouput on pris A T aome emomend O 8 DC power supply External 12 Vpc for service purposes 20mA Max ef NN 36 sem esetesqupmenti standby mode conet is ino pin 8 orto an exea s 14 fewersdismen pi command Range tem 010 Va fom OW up io lui pome 3a Temperature aim iesitsioreacog e ouputonepinis va O 38 ff neteonmeete 000000000000 nl Jmteomee 0000000000 Sdi rotconnectes 000000000000 EE i SS SEM s2s2s2sdgsJfdd Eifd2s5 KOSE SE EO JR ee i Ei ie A E el Ca EN zRmeZzbnmn1wj rA1 n1_l14qRnAaun unLiIL el EE User s manual Page 16 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 3 Internal top view main parts location Archimede 3000 4000 Archimede 5000 Rear side Rear side Front side Front side 22 ON OFF power switch 23 Fans control board gt Par 6 3 24 Analog amp controls board gt Par 6 2 25 Power supply board standard with all models gt Par 6 1 26 Power supply board This space is fitted with a third power supply unit with Archimede 4000 standard version or with Archimede 3000 mounting the three phase with neutral wire 400Vac power suppl
22. the left of Set Clock Set Function Size t Set LCD Contras Set Clock Info Page User s manual Page 31 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Press the knob The Set Clock menu will be shown split in two pages gt 3nore Chan Year RK Month Day Hour Minute Second Confirm Chang Ignore C hans gt Year BC nth Sertem Mo nth Day Turn the knob to set the year e g 2039 I9nore Char Wear BEAT Month Day Press the knob to enter the setting the cursor gt will come back to the left of Year If necessary repeat the steps 19 to 22 with Month Day Hour Minute and Second Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the cursor gt downward to the left of Confirm Changes the last option Hour Minute Second Confirm Chang D LA Ga in OBR Press the knob to confirm the settings and come back to the main menu Set Function Set LED Contra gt Set Clock Info Page gt Working Set Pow Debug P Language Press the knob The display will go back to the working page ITB ARCHIMEDE rev1 6 Forward Power 2 Reflected Power Q 24 Ar 2013 22 53 12 The installation of the amplifier is now completed A spectrum analysis would be advisable to make sure that no spurious emissions due to internal or external causes i e intermodulation on the final stage are generated Italab
23. the operation mode in which it was working before the power supply was turned off or a power line interruption blackout took place Therefore depending on whether it had been previously turned on or not the switch on operations may vary as follows v The amplifier output power must be adjusted only and exclusively through the menu of the amplifier itself and NOT through the driving power For this reason follow the instructions given below 1 Make sure that all installation conditions as described in Chapter 7 are met and that all connections described in 7 4 a 7 4 b 7 4 c and 7 4 d have been properly made You can connect a proper dummy load to the amplifier s R F output instead of the antenna 2 Make sure that the exciter output power is zero 3 Turnon the Power ON OFF switch 18 on the rear side 4 Atthis stage two conditions may take place e The amplifier turns on so do the fans and the display see note below This usually and automatically happens after an AC power line black out If so you can skip directly to point 6 e The amplifier DOESN T turn on the display will briefly show some screenshots before entering in Stand by mode In such case go to the next step 5 Keep the ON STAND BY button 6 pressed for a couple of seconds the amplifier and the fans will turn on The display briefly shows some screenshots At the end the green ON LED 9 will steadily glow and the working page the one normally shown i
24. the user decides to set an output power which is lower than the rated one Thanks to the use of over dimensioned amplifier modules the Archimede High Power series rated output powers are lower than the max output power they could deliver This solution allows a better reliability note the maximum output power levels are factory limited User s manual Page 23 of 65 6 4 c Protection fuses for the amplifier modules Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers The Archimede High Power series mounts fuses gt Par 5 4 parts 39 and 40 to protect the two transistors of each amplifier module In total there are Archimede 3000 6 fuses Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 8 fuses The fuses are 6 3 x 32 30A slow blow type Here are the fuses locations and their relevant transistors 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Module 4 Module 3 go rem _ Module 2 Front side Protection of module 1 transistor1 Protection of module 1 transistor2 valid for all models Protection of module 2 transistor1 valid for all models Protection of module 2 transistor2 valid for all models Protection of module 3 transistor2 valid for all models valid for all models kb kb kb bk kb kb D D D D D Protection of module 4 transistor1 only valid for Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 Protection of module 4 transistor2 only valid for Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000
25. 12 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY 12 1 Maintenance w Strictly follow what is written in this chapter 12 1 a Clogging by dust Since the equipment is air cooled it is subject to clogging by dust Because of its high quality materials and manufacturing if it s installed according to the instructions in Chapter 7 it won t require special maintenance for quite some time A regular service routine mainly to remove internal dust from the front ventilation grid 4 is recommended over a 4 to 6 months intervals 12 1 6 Cooling fans It is recommended to change the cooling fans at 5 year intervals especially in higher temperature environments Always use the same high quality type It is recommended to clean the fans whereas earth or dust are available on the blades 12 1 c Periodic overhaul After a few years of continuous service it is advisable to have the equipment overhauled in our factory or in an appointed laboratory where its operation can be checked against the initial parameters In addition any necessary maintenance operations can be carried out It is also particularly important to overhauled the equipment when it has been working at high temperatures over 30 35 C Never change the original settings when the necessary complex testing equipment and standard calibration are not available 12 2 Warranty Like all Italab solid state equipment this equipment carries a one year guarantee on all its components with the exclusion o
26. E 22 64 0 NNN 23 6 4 c Protection fuses for the amplifier modules 24 6 4 d Input Direct Reflected power levels readings adjustment circuit sees 25 6 4 0 Extraction of direct reflected power levels and low level R F signal unu annen nennen 26 PNAN 26 6 6 Digital encoder multifunction knob i 26 D INSTALLATION ne 27 7 1 VENNENE 27 7 2 General ECUCAREI ENIRO 27 7 3 Placing Win Ee le cr O 27 7 3 a Choosing the proper room and location nnn nen eennennnnsnneeenee nee nennnnnnensenrnens ener nnns 27 T BVEA 27 Fede Elgera condilion TT aT 28 7 4 Connecting the equipment iii 28 rd Pee UM enesesse western beenie ene eed eee 28 7 4 b Connecting the AC power me 28 7 4 c Connection of the Archimede 4000 or Archimede 5000 power supply cable 29 FAG Conneeund tothe CXC CF RR m 29 8 BASIC OPERATIONS cesses usan Fan ERR Exi Ree ur D ee ice era MNNNEEE NENNEN NN MERE 30 8 1 Turning on turning oft 30 8 1 a First switching on during InStallatlor ss uei coner tanti tmr Eon iere e ea 30 8 1 b Adjusting the output DOW neri 30 Blas Seling the display language RE ee eee eee ia 31 ST Seiling date and WING EE 31 coke FUNN ON RR UU eee T 33 User s manual Page 3 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series
27. ENCODER ASIS B 514 2 en total count 76 OK gt back one level 3 Turn the knob and check if the A and B values are changing As an example the following image was taken after having turned a bit the knob starting from the previous image ENCODER A 549 B 549 Z 29 total count ET OK gt back one level 4 Toquit and go back to the Debug Page press the knob 10 6 Language menu Refer to par 8 1 c in which this menu is already explained After setting the language you are still inside the main menu so no operation are necessary to come back to it Instead you might decide to come back to the working page by turning the knob clockwise in order to move the cursor upward to the left of Working Page the first option then press the knob to come back to the working page 10 7 Set Function Size menu Its a special password protected technical menu For detailed information see the dedicated Chapter 11 10 8 Set LCD Contrast menu 1 From the main menu 710 3 select the LCD Contrast option Function LCD Contra Clock et et et 5 vr Ci U u LI T 2 Press the knob The LCD Contrast menu will show the current level of the LCD contrast in this example 140 gt LCD Contrast 146 Confirm Changes Ignore Changes 3 Ensure that the cursor is placed to the left of LCD Contrast as in the previous image otherwise turn the knob to move it then press the knob The cursor will move on the ri
28. FM Power Amplifiers 9 USE OF THE MENUS aaan ereenesenesesenvetnsvanseninoedsbaneraeiideand andes dba aa adr lE Rd Rd rm R ur d RE ik 34 9 1 Use ofthe multifunction Knob alain 34 A AMIN GSE E A Tt 34 Sio el lee ele quo the SS E 35 10 MENU DESCRIPTION EEN 36 10 NE 36 10 2 VP re eee a nine 36 ESCENA UNE 36 10 4 Set Power Output menu anssen seen erneer iii 37 10 5 Debug Page men on 0 5 AN MOUS MENMU NN NU 37 103p Logie INPUTS NENU EEE EEE 38 10 90 Encoder TeSt MEN NEE 39 OR E ue 9 TE EE 39 10 7 d Function S2 ManU Tu 39 Ve SEP GONS MEN PET 39 105 Ne AN Leam M 40 TOTO Her marke E e A 40 11 SET FUNCTION SIZE MENU 41 1t Program page E RE 41 TN 42 11 1 b Power SIZE Menu reunie irene ai 42 11 1 c Show Timers men 43 111d Se PE SHEN TEE 43 11 1 e Set a new password MENU nnn i 44 12 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnr 46 12 NNM 46 1214 Clogging by DUS TE 46 KK e COnN CT E 46 Tae Ped OIG OV TEE 46 EE EE mT rte icon vi 46 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ALARMS uaunununnnnununnvnnnunununnnnununnvnnnunununnunnnunnnnnnvnvnunnnnunununnvnnnvnnnnnnununne 47 13 1 Types of alarms and relevant LED information E 47 14 TECHNICAL TTT TC 48 15 INDEX EE 49 16 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LOCATION i auaunnnnunnnnununnnnunnnnunnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnunne 51 ME
29. Step 11 The Previous Menu command doesn t save any settings so after it the Confirm Changes command must be mandatorily used 11 1 e Set a new password menu The default password to access the Set Function Size menu is 000000 For a better security it s recommended to change it as follows see notes and warnings at the bottom 1 As explained on par 11 after accessing Set Function Size menu with the correct password the display will show ENTER to Program LHP DObH to SET each digit ENTER to move next 3 The cursor A points the first digit of the password Turn the knob to set the new value for this digit then press the knob to enter it and move the cursor A underneath the second digit User s manual Page 44 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers SET each digit ENTER to move next 4 Repeat the last step until all the six digits has been set SET each digit ENTER Lo move next 493933 4 5 press the knob to enter the whole new password The display will lead to the main menu 6 Note down the new password in a secure place w Don t forget to note down the new password otherwise you won t be able to access again the Set Function size menu To recover a forgotten password please contact Italab Technical Support In case you forgot the new password to recover it please contact Italab Technical Support User s manual Page 45 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers
30. T TOUCH VICTIM OR HIS CLOTHING BEFORE POWER IS DISCONNECTED OR YOU CAN BECOME A SHOCK VICTIM YOURSELF 2 1 d Emergency resuscitation technique Step 1 Check the victim for responsiveness If there is no response immediately call for medical assistance and then return to the person Step 2 Position the person flat on his back Kneel by his side and place one hand on the forehead and the other under the chin Tilt the head back and lift the chin until teeth almost touch Look and listen for breathing Step 3 If not breathing normally pinch the nose and cover the mouth with yours Give two full breaths The person s chest will rise if you are giving enough air User s manual Page 7 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Step 4 Put the fingertips of your hand on the Adam s apple slide them into the groove next to the windpipe Feel for a pulse If you cannot feel a pulse or are unsure move on to the next step Step 5 Position your hands in the center of the chest between the nipples Place one hand on top of the other Step 6 Push down firmly two inches Push on chest 15 times CONTINUE WITH TWO BREATHS AND 15 PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES 2 1 e Treatment for burns e Continue treat victim for electrical shock e Check for points of entry and exit of current e Cover burned surface with a clean dressing e Remove all clothing from the injured area but cut around any clothing that adheres
31. This is a quite useful solution when carrying out maintenance operations e g fans maintenance because it s not necessary to unsolder the 7 8 rigid line connector being sufficient to loosen a clip to get the equipment free and removable from the rack clearly after having removed all the other connections Power ON OFF it enables to switch on off the equipment main power supply RF IN The exciter must be connected to this N type connector Do not exceed the maximum driving input power levels given in the following table Maximum Driving Input Power levels Archimede Archimede Archimede 3000 4000 5000 zon INTERLOCK AUX when installing Archimede 3000 or Archimede 4000 connect the power supply input of the exciter to this VDE female connector This solution acts as an interlock command managed by the amplifier control board which can decide in case of an active critical alarm to switch off the exciter Power supply cable Archimede 5000 comes with a 7 x 1 5 mm six poles neutral wire power supply cable about 2 meters long Archimede 5000 can be connected to a single phase 230Vac to a three phase 220Vac or to a three phase with neutral wire 400V ac power line For details about the Archimede 5000 power supply connections gt 7 4 c User s manual Page 15 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 2 a REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector 14 gathers mainly information about
32. ain menu which is split in two pages Working Pase gt Set Power Outrut Debug Pag Language ENGLISH Set Function Size Set LCD Contrast Set Clock Info Page Turn the knob until the gt cursor on the left points one of the over stated menus Press the knob to select the needed menu If necessary according to the selected menu repeat one or two times these last two steps in order to access to further submenus e g in the Debug Page According to the needed option is accessed you can e See the shown parameter s as explained in each dedicated paragraph then go to step 8 e Change the selected parameter s In this case go to step 7 As explained in each dedicated paragraph use the knob to set the needed parameter then be sure to confirm it usually by means of the menu Confirm Changes next paragraph Exit the menu with the appropriate commands see each dedicated paragraph and come back to the working page as explained in each dedicated paragraph User s manual Page 34 of 65 BL J Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers The described commands are to be considered as standard actions bear in mind that in some menus they are slightly different For details about each single menu and how operate on it gt Chapt 10 Menu description After 4 minutes of inactivity no actions on the knob the system automatically quits the currently shown menu going back to the working page After an operatio
33. apter 7 1 Checking the supplied parts Before using your amplifier make sure that the following parts are included in the packing e The amplifier e The user s manual this manual e RG58 N N cable 1 meter length to connect the amplifier input 19 to the exciter output e Power supply patch cable to be used to connect the power supply input of the exciter to the INTERLOCK AUX connector 20 of the Archimede equipment Only with Archimede 3000 and Archimede 4000 In case some parts are damaged or missing promptly contact your supplier 7 2 General safety rules w Warning in order to prevent serious damages to objects and people the following rules must be strictly followed e Although in most cases no special instruments are required the equipment must be installed by skilled personnel only To make best use of the equipment and prevent damage to the unit compliance with the instructions of the present manual is mandatory Should doubts or technical problems arise during the installation procedure you are strongly recommended to contact Italab or a local appointed agent dealer e Should you encounter any technical problems or be in any doubts about the installation procedure Italab will be happy to provide its qualified technical support service We strongly recommend that no interventions must be carried out by personnel not authorized by Italab e As a rule the user should not have access to the inner parts of the equipment Tam
34. ase and above all the incidence of accidental breakdown due to environment or power line trouble will be reduced 7 4 Connecting the equipment 7 4 a Connecting the antenna e lts very important to check that antenna cables and connectors are suited for the rated output powers featured by the adopted Archimede High Power model e The antenna divider is also expected to have adequate power e Choose cables suitable for the equipment rated output power and the output signal connector type e The antenna will be earthed through a copper braid of suitable cross section to prevent lightning or static electricity from reaching the equipment through the antenna cable 7 4 6 Connecting the AC power line Wire the power supply cable of the equipment to a suitable power supply source The power supply for the Archimede 3000 standard version is a single phase 230Vac As an option this model can be supplied for a three phase with neutral wire 400Vac power supply Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 can be connected to a single phase 230Vac or to a three phase 220Vac or to a three phase with neutral wire 400Vac power line TO EARTH ARCHIMEDE 4000 OR ARCHIMEDE 5000 USE THE GROUND WIRE OF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH 7 4 c FOR THE CORRECT AC POWER LINE CONNECTION OF ARCHIMEDE 4000 AND ARCHIMEDE 5000 Before connecting the power supply cable make sure that the equipment will be compatible with the power supply source you
35. ax levels 15 ME 27 fel igele Vie IOA PE nne maere bennet 5 L LEDs ALARM 13 alarms information sese 47 ON 9 13 STAND Brea 13 M Maintenance 46 Max Input power levels 15 Menu Analog NPS Larvene S 37 Debug Page 37 Encoder TESL Tc 39 Forgotten pasSWord i 45 FUNG NO eR Er 42 Mo AOS C 40 Langage ET 39 LOGIC INPUTS EE Sane 38 MAAS A SE 36 PN er 42 Program PAS EE 41 Set a new password nanne ennn eeenenn 44 DEL COG CMT O O rt 40 Set Function Size annen nennen 39 oet LCD Contrasto 39 Set Power Output 97 Set power SAVEr ennen nnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnenn 43 TT 43 Start UD PATS RN 36 User s manual Page 49 of 65 working Page anna onn enen eenn eenen ene eennnenne vens 36 Menus Df TC 34 Model identification nennen 11 Multifunction knob esee 13 FEE 34 N Navigating the men 34 O Output power adjusting eege 30 adjusting the Maximum level 20 P Parts description control DANG MER 13 TOM VIG We cicale C 12 TVU 14 Placing the equipment climatic CONAItIONS i 27 electrical conditions nannnnnenn nennen 28 DIO DOT TOO EE ER 27 Power supply cab
36. c 50 c6 C14 o C15 o gt 32 335 34 bs 000u 9 gt 000u 100QuF 63Vde j8 2 J8 2 C13 m wl gt 0 47uF 63V mM MS egen We rs e 0UT Spa 8 g n mem P S EN N R13 0 005R 5W CS S MS 0 005R 5W 0 005R SW R116 0 005R 5W E User s manual Page 62 of 65 Figure 12 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 6 7 C18 R24 IPIC oe 33K 0805 2 m CS_S R17 2 T 1K_080 3 1 R21 i R16 U8 A 10K 0805 e 19 4 1K 0805 LM324AD 8 E R9 e MS dx las 6 8 sS L 7 7777 TER aM U8 B 1K5 1206 ds ENG 3 rz 2 5VS LV us24AD NO 2 Q Wi R ZER NAS ds 150K 0805 10K 0805 N 8 MP ves R45 I MON R4 H OUT 1K 0805 LM324AD R234 Ms MN 17V 0UT RISO RISO Le EE 15K 0805 15K 0805 R114 R108 8 gt gt 10 8 U8 C E S LM324AD c a gt g 2g 2 5VS JS gd Po a x x MS MS T zz C83 2290 SC f ES a Q LM324AD S MS MS MS OUT R I MON J13 7 3 e 3 INHBIT 18 gt x XN 42 5VS J35735 4K7 1206 R e N10 n SOLO 73 B14 0813A N LM431ACM3 a to 3 MS aia x LM324AD 17V VS TEMP U z RAZ T_MON a GND 1K 0805 u C78 3 ave tuF 25v INL 2 MS MS MS MS MS MP Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers V_MON R166 1K 0805 415 1 J15 2 MS J15 3 INHBIT d V MON S 55 I Mo AER orp out ed Ji5 B OVP out 152 gt V MON
37. d functions selected through the multifunction knob 8 Multifunction knob digital encoder it allows the user to navigate through the command menu in various ways e f turned selects the various functions operations for the device or the parameter values to be set e f pressed for a short time like a button when inside the menu it activates the currently selected option For further information regarding the use of the multifunction knob gt 9 1 9 ON LED this LED glows green when the equipment is in normal operation 10 STAND BY LED this LED glows yellow when the equipment is in stand by mode In this condition the amplifier can t temporarily deliver output power until it s reverted back into operation mode through the ON STAND BY button 6 11 ALARM LED this LED glows red if an alarm event occurs The combination of these 3 LEDs can also show if an alarm has been issued For further information please refer to par 13 1 User s manual Page 13 of 65 ENHENL Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 2 Rear view Archimede 3000 and Archimede 4000 rear view standard version for the connection to a single phase 230Vac power line MADE IN ITALY BABIS BH T 1 1 15A GA e 3 j soo FRE a Cae AL ves PIVEN Gg bc 4B GIRA M Ce Ip 17 Wasa en ECHI Archimede 5000 rear view 12 Exhaust cooling air outlet the exhaust cooling air wh
38. d using the gt symbol For example gt Par 3 1 means refer to paragraph 3 1 User s manual Page 9 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 3 1 T D S EE SS E T Safety first Before connecting or using these devices carefully read all instructions contained in this manual in the order in which they are written Cross references to sections and chapters were created exclusively for ease of use Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference IMPORTANT Improper use or installation of these devices could cause serious damage to objects and people alike Therefore it is essential to rely on an installer who has been previously authorized or approved by ItalabBroadcasting or by our local representative and that both the user and the installer read the entire manual before carrying out any operation All warnings included in this manual must be strictly followed to avoid damages to both the device and the operator Read and follow all instructions indicated on warning labels or affixed to the device and its accessories According to the model the equipment can weighs up to about 35kg and should therefore be moved or carried exclusively with the proper equipment and the due caution Do not turn the equipment on without having duly wired and connected it as explained in chapter 7 Always follow the laws and regulations stipulated regarding the use of broadcast transmitters as in effect in the
39. e 5000 v Do not exceed the maximum driving input power given in the following table Maximum Driving Input Power levels Archimede Archimede Archimede 5000 3000 4000 Analog board User s manual Page 20 of 65 IA Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 6 2 b Analog board connections vm 43 Exciter enabling disabling command output this signal relay contacts manages the Exciter power supply Only with Archimede 3000 and Archimede 4000 44 48Vpc power supply for the amplifier module 4 the black power resistor is used for the current measurement Only with Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 45 48Vpc power supply for the amplifier module 3 the black power resistor is used for the current measurement 46 48Vpc power supply for the amplifier module 2 the black power resistor is used for the current measurement 47 External stand by input command coming if present from the rear panel A short circuit between the two contacts sets the equipment in stand by mode 48 Telemetry data bus connected with the REMOTE port located on the rear panel 49 Ground 50 15Vpc power supply from aux power supply 51 Data bus with the Power Supply units 52 48Vpc power supply for the amplifier module 1 the black power resistor is used for the current measurement 53 Data bus between the analog board and the CPU board 54 Primary junction for the 48 Vpc power supply
40. e 3000 features a 3 ways Wilkinson splitter e Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 feature a 4 ways Wilkinson splitter Each split signal becomes the input of one of the subsequent amplifier modules The number and type of these modules change according to the model e Archimede 3000 is equipped with three 1 300W modules Par 5 4 parts 31 32 33 e Archimede 4000 is equipped with four 1 300W modules gt Par 5 4 parts 31 32 33 34 e Archimede 5000 is equipped with four 1 500W two step modules gt Par 5 4 parts 31 32 33 84 The three or four amplified signals are then combined in a single one by means of a Wilkinson combiner gt Par 5 4 part 35 The three models mount different combiners e Archimede 3000 is equipped with 3 ways Wilkinson combiner e Archimede 4000 is equipped with 4 ways Wilkinson combiner e Archimede 5000 is equipped with 4 ways Wilkinson two steps combiner The output of the combiner is connected to a Low pass filter gt Par 5 4 part 36 This circuit the same for all models delivers the signal to the antenna gt RF OUT flange 17 Due to the high H F powers managed by the Archimede High Power series these models feature H F circuits implemented using teflon laminated pcb The adjustment of the output power is obtained adjusting the amplifier s section gain by means of a proper setting This solution guarantees a constant high efficiency even when
41. ent is turned on by means of the Power ON OFF switch 18 located on the rear panel the STAND BY yellow LED 10 will glow and the equipment temporarily displays the startup page containing the following information ITB ARCHIMEDE rev1 6 MASTER Power Size 5000W e ITALAB ARCHIMEDE model of the equipment e Rev 1 6 revision number e Function equipment working mode MASTER standalone single equipment mode or SLAVE controlled by an external management unit within a broadcasting system e Power Size rated output power gt 11 1 b After some seconds the display will switch to the working page gt following paragraph 10 2 working Page The working page is the one displayed in normal operation and shows the most important information related to the amplifier In fact inside the menu after 4 minutes of inactivity no actions on the knob a timer automatically quits the menu restoring the working page These are the information displayed in it ITB ARCHIMEDE rev1 6 Forward Power A Reflected Power Q 24 A r 2013 22 53 12 e ITB ARCHIMEDE rev 1 6 model of the equipment and software revision e Forward Power forward power level e Reflected Power reflected power level e 10 Sep 2010 12 04 42 system date and time see bottom note To access the main menu from the working page press the knob The display backlight has a three minutes timeout To switch on the backlight turn the multifunction knob The system time
42. er s manual Page 2 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers INTRODUCTION BE 5 2 GENERAL INFORMATION xsona iaia ini earn 6 NNN ii 6 2 1 a General safety TecomiiendaadllOEIS E 6 eD GO o eret EE 7 216 Firstald Inmcase OF dee e Fi 2 1 d Emergency resuscitation technique 0 nenoennenoennesernrnorrrrosrrrrorrrrrosrnrrosrnrrnnrntrornntnnnnnnronnntnennnnen n 7 2 1 e Treatment for DUrns ii 8 22 OyMmbOIS USSd EE 9 3 WARNNGS e 10 NN M 10 4 MODEL IDENTIFICATION naunaunannnnnunannannunnnnannnnnnnannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannunnnnanannnunnvnavannnvnvannannnvnnnnne 11 5 PARTS DESCRIPTION EE 12 S RON VON e e 12 5 1 a Control panel EE 13 SP PROVON an Se ae pens r etna Ee 14 sd FEMOTE ele e EE 16 5 3 Internal top view main parts location ie 17 5 4 Internal bottom view R F amplifier section main parts location nen eenen 18 6 CIRCUITS DESCRIPTION 19 6 1 Power supply section eee 19 6 1 a Power supply unit connections and indications ennn eere ennnseneennnenreennneenenn 20 62 MUSE 20 6 2 a Adjustment of the maximum output Power level 20 62b Analog board CONNcdl penali 21 63 FN 21 6 4 ee UIN 22 NEMP
43. f the final R F power module which may be damaged by faulty output connections Notes e The above warranty is null and void if the equipment is tampered with or if failure is due to improper use or maintenance or external causes such as AC power line overvoltage e The guarantee is valid only for repairs at our laboratories or at our appointed representative e he goods shall be delivered carriage prepaid to the laboratory and it shall be returned freight forward e This guarantee does not cover any consequential damage due to non operation or faulty operation User s manual Page 46 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ALARMS If all instructions described in this manual are followed the equipment will guarantee several years of perfect service However should problems arise see this chapter before contacting the local authorized assistance point 13 1 Types of alarms and relevant LED information In case of alarm the ALARM LED 11 will glow red During the operation two kinds of alarms could happen non critical alarms e g heatsink temperature between 90 and 99 C and critical alarms e g heatsink temperature over 99 C Non critical alarms the ON 9 and ALARM 11 LEDs are glowing and the STAND BY LED is off In this condition the equipment can go on working Critical alarms the ON LED is off and the ALARM and STAND BY 10 LEDs are glowing In this condition the equip
44. ght of LCD Contrast User s manual Page 39 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 4 Turn the knob to change the LCD contrast and you will directly see the result of the adjustments Here are some images showing how the contrast changes turning the knob Se CER ESBRERBSE 133 Confirm Changes SP E 2T T2 Changes 5 When the needed contrast level is set press the knob The cursor will move on the left B LCD Contrast 146 Confirm Changes Ianare Changes 6 To confirm the entered settings select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob For information about Confirm Changes and Ignore Changes commands gt 9 3 10 9 Set Clock menu Refer to par 8 1 d in which this menu is already explained After you entered the clock settings don t forget to confirm them select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob For information about these commands gt 9 3 10 10 Info Page menu This menu shows the contact information of Italab email technical support telephone number in order to get in touch with it in case of support is needed 1 From the main menu gt 10 3 select the Info Page option Function Clock o Page et t t p m L 1 z 2 Press the knob The Info Page
45. h a thermostat controlled blower are generally the best solution e Even moisture and or dust when excessively present in the air or in the room may cause condensation build up in the equipment If the system is periodically switched on and off this can trigger destructive electric arcs and short circuits and thus cause damage which is not covered by warranty 7 3 C Electrical conditions e According to model and or to the installed options this equipment can be powered by a single phase or a three phase line The power grid capacity should be configured and dimensioned to suitably meet with a sufficient safety margin the consumption needs of the device e Fluctuations of the power line and electric discharges due to weather or nearby industrial machinery may cause significant trouble especially in mountain areas and in locations close to industrial areas e In many cases it is advisable if not mandatory to install a protector an insulating transformer or possibly an electromechanical AC power voltage regulator Since the total cost of the plant inclusive of broadcasting equipment antenna system and installation is rather high a certain percentage of the budget should be evaluated for buying and installing suitable protection and conditioning facilities as described above It has to be considered that such additional costs will be absorbed very quickly since the equipment will work under ideal conditions its useful life span will incre
46. ich came into the equipment through the front ventilation grid exits from this outlet 13 RS 232 connector optional for the connection to an external modem Only with Archimede 3000 and 4000 14 REMOTE DB25 female connector used when the amplifier is equipped with the optional Telemetry board 15 GND ground It allows the connection of the equipment to ground for a safe operation User s manual Page 14 of 65 T 16 T 17 18 19 20 21 T Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers When installing Archimede 5000 or Archimede 4000 models make sure to earth the equipment through the ground wire of the power supply cable 7 4 c Power Supply cable Archimede 3000 standard model can be connected to a single phase 230Vac power line Archimede 4000 can be connected to a single phase 230Vac to a three phase 220Vac or to a three phase with neutral wire 400Vac power line For details about the Archimede 4000 power supply connections gt 7 4 c On demand Archimede 3000 can be supplied for the connection to a three phase with neutral wire 400VAC power line RF OUT 50 OHM an FM broadcasting suitable antenna able to bear the amplifier rated power must be connected to this flange Archimede 3000 is default supplied with a 7 16 connector On demand it can be supplied with a 7 8 flange Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 are default supplied with a 7 8 flange complete with a 7 8 rigid line flange
47. ircuits description 19 Analog amp control board annen 20 Dir Refl power readings adj circuit 25 Fans control DOSE etn ctiani oa thao letto nes 21 Internal bottom VIEW esses 18 Internal top view i 17 Max Output Power adjustment 20 Power Supply SEction neneeennennnn 19 Protection fuses i 24 R F Amplifier section i 22 R F Driver amplifier aanne ennen enen 22 R F levels extraction circuit nnee 26 Climatic CONLItIONS an nennen eenen 27 Confirming quitting the settings 35 Connecting the AC power line 28 Connecting the antenna 28 Connecting the exciter 29 Connections METT ske 28 Archimede 5000 power supply cable 29 NI 29 Control panel ennn ennns erneer 13 D Date and time Clio 31 Digital ale ele 13 Display language setting EE ilari 31 E Electrical conditions 28 Exciter maximum driving power ennnn eenen 29 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers F Ee EN 7 Forgotten password aanne eenen 45 FSV Le MEE T 24 G General safety recommendations 6 General safety rules n0nnno0annnnannnoannnnnennnnnnnne 27 H how to identify your model 11 Input RF power M
48. is shown in 24 hour format 10 3 Main menu As explained the main menu is accessed by pressing the knob from the working page If necessary to come back to the working page turn the knob clockwise to move the cursor gt upward to the left of Working Page the first option then press the knob to come back to the working page The main menu is split in two pages ade ut eut ENGLISH Working gt Set Pow P er Debug Page Language User s manual Page 36 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers gt Set Function Size t Set LCD Contras Set Clock Info Page e Working Page leads back to the working page as over explained e Set Power Output sets the output power c 10 4 e Debug Page reads some measurements checks the knob digital encoder operation and current alarms gt 10 5 e Language sets the display language 710 6 e Set Function Size allows to set the master or slave mode to automatically reduce the power in certain times to show the time with the equipment in normal operation alarm and stand by mode etc gt 10 710 7 e Set LCD Contrast sets the LCD contrast 710 8 e Set Clock sets date and time of the system clock 210 9 e Info Page it shows info about Italab email technical support telephone number 210 10 10 4 set Power Output menu Refer to par 8 1 b in which this menu is already explained After you entered the needed power level don t forget to confirm i
49. it Circuit diagram 5 7 aaneen on eenneneeennenrennnens eenen enensenvennenrsensenvennsenvennnens dens 62 Figure 12 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 6 7 i 63 Figure 13 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 7 7 i 64 User s manual Page 51 of 65 Figure 1 Archimede High Power series Front view VHF FM POWER AMPLIFIER ARCHIMEDE 5000 ALARM STAND BY START STOP MAIN MENU TURN AND PUSH TO SELECT MADE IN EUROPE HEEE HE I tn DESIGN BY LAURA MICALIZZI Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 52 of 65 Figure 2 Archimede 3000 and Archimede 4000 Rear view j AF Je 2 JE yer v gt v x t lt lt PAN Je pus p Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 53 of 65 Figure 3 Archimede 5000 Rear view Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 54 of 65 Figure 4 Archimede 3000 4000 Top view open OUT 1001Q R00 J EMBEDOED FIRMWARE D Vadj 48 50Vdc CUR EMT DARE OW CURRENT SHARE OFF OUT 10 01Q R00 J EMBEDDED FIRMWARE f i A e lt ne e a bk 7 H Mad 48 60Vdc 20 VE hy i UR A 2 mes ANT ON e e a 3 angst waan OFF I Ke x D Note Archimede 4000 standard version mounts a third power supply unit located in the central position between the two shown power supply units A IT EJ Archimede 5000 series FM a
50. le annae eenen 15 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers H REMOTE connector annen ennen 16 RF IN maximum input power nemen eenen nnen 29 RF Output connector aaneen oenen erven 15 S Safety general rules esee 27 Safety SUGGEStIONs an nennen nennen 6 Set Function Size menu 41 T Technical features 48 ANG ON etm re 33 Type of FOOM annen ennen ven ene nnnen eenen ennnn 27 U USE oi tne TOUS ease een eva ua Phu af oet 34 Use of the multifunction knob ees 34 Used SV IMDONS EE 9 W WY AMINO S E E A 10 Ed La E 46 User s manual Page 50 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers 16 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LOCATION Figure 1 Archimede High Power series Front view 52 Figure 2 Archimede 3000 and Archimede 4000 Rear view e 53 Figure 3 Archimede 5000 Rear view uus i 54 Figure 4 Archimede 3000 4000 Top view open 55 Figure 5 Archimede 5000 Top view open 56 Figure 6 Archimede High Power series Bottom view open 57 Figure 7 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 1 7 ee 58 Figure 8 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 217 59 Figure 9 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 3 7 aannemen vennen eeennenvennnenrsensenennnseneennenseansenveannenvennnens dens 60 Figure 10 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 4 7 aaneen ii 61 Figure 11 Power Supply un
51. ment automatically gets into stand by mode and the LCD display shows the active alarm name The alarm types are Reflected power over threshold the factory set threshold depends on the model Archimede 3000 200W Archimede 4000 250W Archimede 5000 300W When reaching this value the equipment reduces its output power in order to keep the reflected power below the threshold If the reflected power exceeds the threshold the amplifier automatically gets into stand by mode STAND BY LED starts glowing Heatsink temperature over threshold the equipment mounts on the heatsink two temperature sensors see the image here below the average of their values sets the measured heatsink temperature if this value exceeds the 90 C threshold the ALARM LED glows but the unit keeps still working If the temperature reaches 100 C the ALARM LED keeps glowing and the equipment gets into stand by mode STAND BY LED starts glowing Environmental temperature over threshold on the internal side of the front panel there is a temperature sensor in TO220 case which measures the environmental temperature If this temperature exceeds 45 C the amplifier reduces its output power according to the internal temperature If the environmental temperature exceeds 55 C the equipment automatically gets into stand by mode Direct Power under threshold This alarm becomes active if the output power goes under the user set level gt Par 8 1 b All ala
52. mplifiers 6 4 e Extraction of direct reflected power levels and low level R F signal This circuit gt Par 5 4 part 37 mounts directional couplers used to extract the direct and reflected power level signals and a low R F level from the output power signal 72 Reflected power signal for measurements directly carried out by the analog amp controls board shown on the LCD display 73 Direct power signal for measurements directly carried out by the analog amp control board shown on the LCD display 74 Low level R F output signal connected to the RF MONITOR connector 2 located on the front panel 6 5 LCD display board This board integrates the LCD display 7 and three LEDs for further details gt 5 1 a By communicating directly with the CPU the LCD display keeps the user informed with various information and messages e g menus alarms etc 6 6 Digital encoder multifunction knob This board is located in the back of the front panel It holds the rotary digital encoder directly connected to the multifunction knob 8 The board communicates directly with the CPU which detects the user commands clockwise rotations counterclockwise ones as well as pushbutton operations User s manual Page 26 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 7 INSTALLATION WY Warning to ensure safe functioning of the equipment it s absolutely mandatory to comply with the instructions of the present ch
53. mplifiers User s manual Page 55 of 65 Figure 5 Archimede 5000 Top view open Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 56 of 65 Figure 6 Archimede High Power series Bottom view open LE AUNE LI ida TI ce ITIT gt A A Y S RN LO ro gt Ja 21 d f H c a 74 P ied be ae 1 E gt Lll t F A E A P SW E ve S es se m SE by e i nm A IN agr 02 0 b wih a EJ GK 7 wi s e Di Note the fourth amplifier module the lowest in this image is mounted only on Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 For details about the R F Amplifier section differences among the three models gt 6 4 A IT EJ Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual Page 57 of 65 Figure 7 Power Supply unit Circuit diagram 1 7 wll RISERVATO i 17V MBRF20200CT mm Ale Ke 405V ANI 22 Ak na 7TKB 2512 7KB 2512 7K5 2512 7K35 292 10uF 450V AEN APA 7KS 2512 7K5 2512 iet mh UCSB4ZADBG4 _ de Ri SENSE OUT AZIO 2 RT CT GND o n gt a MMET2007A 2 B RAS S My IK 0605 g 2 C17 zx Z7 RR 26 470R 0805 Z8 ey OR 1206 15Y_PFC D82 TT gal la Ge LIT H7Y 5 Fam WP x 15V CONV SPEDE Bel 4 3 E 9414 2 xs ES x ei S b i Archimede 5000 series FM amplifiers User s manual
54. n the normal operation gt 10 2 will steadily stay on the display ITB ARCHIMEDE rev1 6 Forward Power cH Reflected Power Q 24 A r 2013 22 53 12 6 Switch on the exciter 7 Gradually increase the driving power until it reaches the rated Input level Under these conditions the amplifier will not yet deliver its output power w Warning DO NOT exceed the rated Input level of the driving power 7 4 d otherwise the equipment could be damaged As soon as the equipment is powered the fans will start turning at the minimum speed Then the control board will change their speed according to the heatsink temperature 8 1 b Adjusting the output power 8 Should you wish to adjust the output power from the over stated working page press the knob as it was a normal pushbutton in order to access the main menu then turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the cursor gt downward to the left of Set Power Output as per the following picture for the use of the menus gt Par 10 Working Page Set Power Out Debug Page Lan ua e ENGLISH 9 Press the multifunction knob and the following menus will be shown Set For Pow 100 Set Power Out Ignore Canges Dire Ber 10 Ensure that the gt cursor is placed on the left of the SET For Pow menu if not turn the multifunction knob until you reach it User s manual Page 30 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 11 Press the multifunction k
55. n within the menus it s however advisable to manually go back to the working page by selecting in the main menu the first option Working Page and pressing the knob 9 3 Confirming quitting the settings Some menus allow setting the parameters or way of operation of the amplifier e g Set Power Output Apart some exceptions e g Language which is in the main menu the following operation are needed to confirm the entered settings 1 Be sure to have entered the needed setting e g the output power as shown below IESET FoGPIPOU 4 Ignore Cha Dir SER 2 3 Pressthe knob to save the settings and come back to the main menu If you entered a wrong setting you can quit the menu without saving it To do so just select Ignore Changes as step 2 Some confirming quitting operations might slightly change according to the menu Please refer to each dedicated paragraph wv In order to make this manual simpler Confirm Changes and Ignore Changes commands won t be stated from the available options from now They ll be stated just in the description of the steps to follow User s manual Page 35 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 10 MENU DESCRIPTION If not otherwise specified the following descriptions are valid for all Archimede High Power models Only as example some images show displays referable to Archimede 5000 model e g see the following Par 10 1 10 1 Startup page When the equipm
56. nalog Ineuts Logic Inrutsz Encoder Test Previous Menu User s manual Page 37 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 2 The read only Analog Inputs menu will show It s split in three pages and lists the results of internally carried out measurements Forward Power InFut Power aaa Reflected FP aaa gt BIAS Volt NEG gt Heatsink T C Ambient T C Main Voltage Module curr Module curr Module curr Module curr e Forward Power forward output power level e Input Power driving input power level e Reflected P reflected power level e BIAS Volt bias voltage In stand by mode the BIAS Volt value is NEGAT negative whereas during the normal operation it will be a voltage value e Heatsink T C temperature of the amplifier section heatsink in C e Ambient T C environmental temperature in C e Main Voltage power supply voltage of the MOS FETs e Module Curr 1 current of the amplifier module 1 e Module Curr 2 current of the amplifier module 2 e Module Curr 3 current of the amplifier module 3 e Module Curr 4 current of the amplifier module 4 only with Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 To quit and go back to the Debug Page press the knob 10 5 b Logic Inputs menu This menu allows to check the proper operation of the ON STAND BY button by checking its dedicated contacts of the control board Moreover it shows the presence of an external stand by
57. nnot be flooded during heavy rainfall 7 3 b Environmental Conditions e In order to achieve the best possible performance in terms of power life span etc the ideal room temperature should range between 10 C and 45 C It is advisable to install in the room a min max thermometer to display any variation e The room must be ventilated to ensure that the temperature never exceeds 45 C Such conditions CANNOT be generally met when the exhaust cooling air is not pushed outside and is instead fed back into the room This is even truer if more than one unit is installed in the same location An efficient ventilation system is thus required in the room Air exchange in the room shall have a minimum flow rate of 500 meters per hour or more e As a rule if the equipment is fitted in a rack the rear cover cannot be secured If it is required that the equipment be totally enclosed a forced ventilation and air extraction system must be provided In order to assist the air flow an exhaust ventilation system with a flange must be connected to a hot air exhaust duct communicating with the exterior In this case bear in mind User s manual Page 27 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers that the equipment internal fans are low pressure units and therefore an air extractor on the air exhaust duct in definitely needed e Air conditioning at 20 25 C would obviously be the best solution Thermal insulation and efficient ventilation wit
58. nob to select this menu and move the gt cursor on the right of the power value in this example 100 see the following note Set For Pow 100 lt Confirm Canges Ignore Canges Dip gt 8 Ref 12 Gradually turn the multifunction knob until you set the needed output power clockwise to increase the value counterclockwise to reduce it The forth line Dir Ref wil show the measured direct and reflected power values 13 Press the multifunction knob to enter the selected power The cursor will be moved on the left side of the option in the following image the power was set to 91 Ignore Cha 14 Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the gt cursor to Confirm Changes then press the knob to save the settings and come back to the main menu w IMPORTANT do not exceed the rated output powers e g 5000W with Archimede 5000 or 100 in Stand by mode w When setting output power with the equipment in normal operation ON status if the reflected power exceeds the set value for the Archimede model the system will release an alarm because of the excessive V S W R Voltage Standing Wave Ratio gt Par 13 1 In this case check the antenna system to reduce as much as possible the reflected power w Warning operation without antenna or with a faulty antenna may cause degradation and possible destruction of the R F power stage Such failures are not covered by our standard warranty Step 11 the previo
59. per power size e g 5000W for Archimede 5000 Should you have other settings to do in the program page directly skip to one of the following paragraphs If not go on with the next step see note at the bottom To confirm the entered setting select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob Step 3 note that you are still inside the program page so no operations are necessary to come back to it but you havent still stored the entered setting Thanks to the Power size menu it is possible to use the same control board as an universal spare part for all the Archimede models User s manual Page 42 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 11 1 c Show Timers menu This option allows to see a page showing the number of working hours hours with active alarms stand by hours 1 Inthe program page 11 1 turn counterclockwise the knob scrolling down until Show timers gt Show timer Set rower 2 Press the knob the Show timers menu is shown ne working Hh alarm Ha Noi LA stand by h e working bh number of hours with the equipment in normal operation e alarm h number of hours with the equipment showing alarms e Stand by h number of hours with the equipment in stand by mode 3 To quit this menu and go back to the program page press the knob see note Step 3
60. pering with the factory settings makes our warranty null and void and might also affect the equipment performance causing expensive damages e No adjustments or internal settings are required for normal operations The equipment shall be properly earthed and be operated with all the covers closed to prevent electrical hazards and fully comply with EC EMI and all local safety requirements e Never touch the inner parts of the equipment without first disconnecting it from the AC power line Dangerous AC DC and radio frequency voltages are available inside and become accessible when the covers are removed 7 3 Placing the equipment 7 3 4 Choosing the proper room and location e Install the equipment in a dry sheltered but well ventilated room away from dust moisture insects rodents and vermin e g mice e Room size shall be such that the equipment can be placed in an upright position and that the technical personnel can easily carry out routine or extraordinary maintenance e Place the equipment as close as possible to the antenna in order to prevent excessive power loss in the cables If this is not feasible use antenna low loss cables of suitable cross section e Vents in the walls and any other openings shall be fitted with metal grids to keep rodents and insects out and with a dust filter Make absolutely sure that no water could penetrate through the vents or the air exhaust duct or the antenna cable grommet and that the floor ca
61. r If not otherwise specified the following descriptions are valid for all Archimede High Power models 6 1 Power supply section According to the model and or to the installed options this section can be equipped with two or three power supply units gt Par 5 3 parts 25 and 26 The following table resumes the number of the units per each version Model Number of power supply units Archimede 3000 standard version single phase 230Vac power supply Archimede 3000 with the three phase with neutral wire 400Vac power supply option see note at the bottom of this table Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 standard versions pae The third power supply unit if mounted on Archimede 3000 is installed in the central position 5 3 parts 26 For all models the power supply units are AC DC converters 3kW 48Vpc rating with PFC power factor correction with output voltage adjustable from 0 to 30Vpc This supply voltage is adjusted according to a 0 12V command signal sent by the analog amp controls board via a flat cable The units produce two supply voltages a 30 48Vpc to supply the R F amplifier section and a 15Vpc to supply the service boards User s manual Page 19 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 6 1 a Power supply unit connections and indications 41 Mains voltage input 42 Power Supply unit status LEDs 6 2 Analog amp controls board This board gt Par 5 3 part 24
62. rms are auto resettable This means that if an alarm ends and there are no other active alarms the ALARM LED stops glowing and if the equipment was in stand by status due to a previous active alarm the amplifier status automatically reverts from the stand by mode to the operation one Equipment bottom view R F amplifier section Heatsink temperature xdi A User s manual Page 47 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 14 TECHNICAL FEATURES Feature Archimede 3000 Archimede 4000 Archimede 5000 Input power 35W MAX 50W MAX 60W MAX Output power 0 3000W 0 4000W 0 5000W Spurious emissions lt 80dB Asynchronous AM S N ratio gt 65dB ref 100 AM 400Hz Relative humidity Relative humidity 90 MAX single phase 230Vac three phase 220Vac three phase with neutral wire Power single phase 230Vac 50 60Hz 400Vac 50 60Hz Dimensions 19 2 units rack 500mm depth Weight 28kg 35kg Efficiency 7196 Cooling system Forced ventilation CPU controlled Input output air temperature difference 15 C 7 8 flange on demand Three phase with neutral wire 400Vac on demand The above specifications might be changed without prior notice User s manual Page 48 of 65 A Alarms LEDS NON AO RE 47 BY OL o EE EEE 47 Antenna elle e e M 28 B Basic operations uf I da Une Olle sneren meededen eden eene NOR EOM 33 C C
63. rnal losses allows a very high electrical efficiency to be achieved thus minimizing power consumption and thereby reducing operation costs High ventilation and low heat sinking The reduced internal losses and high overall efficiency minimize heat sinking As a result the size of the internal ventilation system can meet even the most demanding environmental conditions Large allowable bandwidth and low maintenance requirements Interactive control panel with LCD display Enables the user to easily set the equipment modes and commands and to display the operation parameters through the practical multifunction knob Sturdy modular mechanical and electrical construction It guarantees a high MTBF and an easy maintenance High efficiency To control the output power level the output power loop control adjusts first the power supply voltage of the MOS FET and if it s not sufficient it adjusts the Bias voltage Continuous control of the cooling fans speed This control allows a constant temperature of the amplifier heatsink and a longer lifespan of the cooling fans Automatic reset when an active alarm ends When an active alarm ends the equipment is able to automatically reset itself without the need of human intervention Simple diagnostics and unambiguous parameters reading This is due to a comprehensive metering and alarm section on the control panel Thanks to the optional external telemetry system parameters and alarms are easily acce
64. ssible from remote posts through the relevant remote control input Compliance with the strictest norms These equipments were designed in compliance with the tightest international norms as well as the recent strict anti magnetic noise EC requirements Besides the equipments comply with the EC and ETSI 302 018 2 v 1 1 2 1 2006 03 standards Please note that the manufacturer in his continuous attempt to improve further the quality of his product reserves the right to vary the technical features of the Falcon High Power models without prior notice Warning Before carrying out any operation it is essential to read the whole of the present manual with particular reference to Chapters 2 and 3 in order to avoid damages to objects and people User s manual Page 5 of 65 2 1 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers Safety suggestions Regardless of how well electrical equipment is designed personnel can be exposed to dangerous electrical shock when protective covers are removed for maintenance or other activities Therefore the user is obliged to see that all safety regulations are consistently observed and that each individual assigned to the equipment has a clear understanding of the first aid related to electrical shocks see following pages IN ADDITION THESE SAFETY PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED 2 1 a Do not attempt to adjust unprotected circuit controls or to dress leads with power on Always avoid placing parts of
65. switching on the equipment 7 4 d Connecting to the exciter Proceed in the following way 1 Connect the exciter to an independent AC power line Connect the exciter s R F output to a suitable dummy load Switch the exciter on Set the exciter R F output power to zero oF W N Check that the correct FM frequency of the exciter is set Switch the exciter off and connect the RF IN connector of the amplifier 19 to the exciter s output through a shielded N N cable 7 Only when using Archimede 3000 or Archimede 4000 disconnect the exciter from the independent AC power line then connect the power supply input of the exciter to the amplifier INTERLOCK AUX connector 20 using the supplied patch cable O w Warning In order to avoid any damage to the equipment make sure that the driving power never exceeds the following values Maximum Driving Input Power levels Archimede Archimede Archimede 5000 3000 4000 User s manual Page 29 of 65 Fc EE EE Ge ay erem V EN Ze ll g m EM ff Eb EM ED P d Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers E n NN BE EN AN EM MEM NE Lj B i y B 1 d E A ID MEUS y hmm 8 BASIC OPERATIONS If not otherwise specified the following descriptions are valid for all Archimede High Power models 8 1 Turning on turning off 8 1 a First switching on during installation w The amplifier stores in its memory
66. t Par 5 1 part 1 Archimede Archimede Archimede Label on the rear panel 3000 4000 5000 R F Output connector 7 16 flange 7 8 flange gt Par 5 2 part 17 Number of fans on the rear side 3 gt Par 5 2 part 17 Number of power supply units gt Par 5 3 parts 25 and 26 R F splitter Wilkinson type c Par 5 4 part 30 H F amplifier modules number and power 3 x 1 300W 4 x 1 300W 4x1 500W gt Par 5 4 parts 31 32 33 34 R F combiner Wilkinson type c Par 5 4 part 35 Number of fuses protecting the amplifier 7 8 rigid line flange can be required as optional Archimede 3000 can be optionally supplied for a three phase power supply gt Par 6 1 In this case the equipment mounts three power supply units for the installation see the information given in paragraph 7 4 c w In order to avoid misunderstandings of the operating instructions its very important to verify the exact model of the equipment and keep it in mind User s manual Page 11 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 PARTS DESCRIPTION If not otherwise specified the following descriptions are valid for all Archimede High Power models 5 1 Front view Please see the following images to spot and identify the equipment parts and get familiar with them Q MAIN MENU TURN AND PUSH TO SELECT VHF FM POWER AMPLIFIER ARCHIMEDE 5000 ALARM STAND BY e c CED
67. t select Confirm Changes and press the knob or to quit the menu without changing the previous setting select Ignore Changes and press the knob For information about these commands 9 3 10 5 Debug Page menu This menu shows some analog measurements forward and reflected output power driving input power bias voltage temperature of the heatsink etc checks the operation of the ON STAND BY button and digital encoder of the multifunction knob It also shows the presence of a stand by command coming from the REMOTE connector 14 and any eventual current alarms 1 Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the gt cursor to the left of Debug Page bark ing Set Pow Language ENGLISH 2 Press the knob The debug page will be shown gt Analog Inputs Logic InFuts Encoder Test Previous Menu e Analog Inputs shows the analog measurements 10 5 a e Logic Inputs checks the operation of the ON STAND BY button if there is an external stand by command and shows if one or more alarms are currently released gt 10 5 b e Encoder Test checks the operation of the digital encoder of the knob gt 10 5 c e Previous Menu leads back to the main menu 10 5 a Analog Inputs menu 1 From the debug page gt the previous paragraph ensure that the gt cursor is on the left of Analog Inputs menu otherwise turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move it to this place then press the multifunction knob gt A
68. to the skin and leave it in place Keep the patient covered except the injured part since there is a tendency to chill e Splint all fractures violent muscle contractions caused by the electricity may result in fractures e Never permit burned surfaces to be in contact with each other such as areas between the fingers or toes the ears and the side of the head the undersurface of the arm and the chest wall the folds of the groin and similar places e Transport to a medical facility User s manual Page 8 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 2 2 Symbols used in this document In order to allow a quick and essential reading we used symbols which attract immediate attention and which simply and efficiently advise and inform the user w The symbol of the open hand stresses a description of the highest importance which concerns technical intervention dangerous situations security warnings advice and or information of the highest importance If such symbol is not heeded serious problems consequences could arise The written notebook represents practical and important advice which we recommend to follow in order to obtain the best performance possible from the equipment The display messages LCD pages options etc are written in this font bold Courier New Important sentences and words are underlined For ease of reference cross references to sections chapters page numbers diagrams etc may be indicate
69. uipment to the power please follow these important recommendations These products are intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 1096 of the voltage specified on technical specifications between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation According to the model these units have to be grounded through the contact GND located on the rear panel or via the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electrical shock plug the power cord into a properly wired socket before connecting to the product input or output terminals Upon loss of the protective ground connection all accessible conductive parts including parts that may appear to be insulating can render an electric shock To avoid fire hazard use only fuses of correct type voltage rating and current rating Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel To avoid explosion do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere To avoid personal injury do not remove the product covers or panels Do not operate the product without the covers and panels properly installed User s manual Page 6 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 2 1 6 Good practices In maintaining the equipment covered in this manual please keep in mind the following standard good practices e When connecting any
70. us images refer to the first switch on with the equipment in stand by mode In this condition power value is in percentage and referred to a logarithmic scale meaning for example that the setting 50 will be about of the rated power level e g 3750W with Archimede 5000 When the equipment is normally working the SET For Pow value will be given in W The forth row Dir Ref will also show the direct and reflected power levels in W 8 1 c Setting the display language 15 Should you wish to change the language used on LCD display from the main menu turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the cursor gt downward to the left of Language as per the following picture Working Pat Set Power Debug Fade gt Language ENGLISH 16 With the gt cursor still on the left of Language showing also the current used language press the knob Every time the knob is pressed an alternative language Is selected Note that you are still inside the main menu so no operations are necessary to come back to it 8 1 d Setting date and time Setting date and time is important to manage some time related functions e g the Power saver function gt 11 1 d Do that in the following way 17 To change the date and time from the main menu turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the cursor gt downward and access the second page of the main menu as per the following picture Keep on rotating the knob till moving the cursor gt to
71. will show the following information ITALAB COMMUNICAT email www italab it Phone 0039 0290 389417 e ITALAB Communications systems brand name e email info Italab it email address of Italab e 0039 02 90389417 Italab Technical Support telephone number 3 To quit the menu and come back to the main menu press the knob User s manual Page 40 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 11 Ser Function Size MENU This multilevel technical menu allows to set the equipment as MASTER or SLAVE set its power size according to the model check the time in which it worked in normal operation or other conditions and automatically reduce its output power in certain times This menu is password protected The factory default password is 000000 and can be changed gt 11 1 e 1 From the main menu turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the cursor down to Set Function Size Set Functions Set LCD Contra Set Clock Info Page SET each digit ENTER to move next 3 Turn the knob to set the correct number in the example 0 then press the knob to enter it and move the cursor A underneath the second digit SET each digit ENTER to move next 4 Repeat the last step until all the six digits have been set When the knob is pressed the sixth time the whole password will be entered 5 If the password is correct the following page will be shown if not the display will go back to main menu
72. wish you success in your work and remind you that we are always available for further information or to solve any specific problem User s manual Page 32 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 8 1 e Turning off 1 Keep the ON STANDBY button 6 pressed for a couple of seconds setting the equipment in stand by mode 2 Turn off the Power ON OFF switch 18 on the rear panel User s manual Page 33 of 65 ii IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 9 9 1 USE OF THE MENUS Use of the multifunction knob The multifunction knob is used to surf the menu with its submenus and set check their parameters It can be used in 3 ways 9 2 By turning it clockwise fig 1 while a menu is being displayed this moves the gt cursor upwards By turning it counterclockwise fig 2 while a menu is being displayed this moves the gt cursor downwards By pressing it as it was a normal pushbutton fig 3 while a menu is being displayed this activate the option currently pointed by the gt cursor While a password related menu is displayed this enters the value set in the digit pointed by the A cursor I Navigating the menu In the menu navigation generally speaking the use of the knob is the following 1 2 From the working page 7 10 2 ITB ARCHIMEDE rev1 6 Forward Power a 0 Reflected Power Q 24 Ar 2013 22 53 12 Press the knob The display will show the m
73. y option gt Par 6 1 27 LCD display board gt Par 6 5 28 Digital encoder multifunction knob gt Par 6 6 User s manual Page 17 of 65 i IT Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 5 4 Internal bottom view R F amplifier section main parts location If not otherwise specified the following descriptions are valid for all Archimede High Power models Rear side Front side 29 Driver amplifier car GA al 30 Wilkinson type splitter gt Par 6 4 b 31 Amplifier module 1 gt gt Par 6 4 b 32 Amplifier module 2 gt gt Par 6 4 b 33 Amplifier module 3 gt Par 6 4 b 34 Amplifier module 4 this module is present only with Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 Par 6 4 b 35 Wilkinson type combiner gt Par 6 4 b 36 Low pass filter 6 4 b 37 Directional couplers gt Par 6 4 e 38 Adjustment of the Input Direct and Reflected power level readings gt Par 6 4 d 39 Fuses protection of the transistors mounted on the amplifier modules 1 and 2 gt Par 6 4 c 40 Fuses protection of the transistors mounted on the amplifier modules 3 and 4 the last one module is mounted only on Archimede 4000 and Archimede 5000 o Par 6 4 c User s manual Page 18 of 65 Archimede 5000 series FM Power Amplifiers 6 CIRCUITS DESCRIPTION WY This section s sole purpose is to provide general explanations about the device operation in order to simplify

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