RF-Amplifier 30 Watts
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1. The same applies to the elements of the Yagi antennas mentioned above The elements of the Yagi should be always vertical Antenna emits and receives in this direction Elements N Wrong Correct Elements are horizontal Elements are vertical i e H Polarization i e V Polarization A 30 loss is the consequence 77T TI TTT DT T TI TTTTTTTITTTTTTTTITITITITTITT Ground level 24 18 Notes regarding the housing of the devices The housing is not water tight Protect the device form moisture and water ingress Do not open the device No user serviceable parts are inside 19 Handling and cleaning The device is very robust Please take care that no burning or hot cinders of the firework effects fall onto the device which may cause damage to the surface Use a piece of cloth which was moistened with water and at most with ethyl alcohol for cleaning the device Strong detergents and abrasives could damage the surfaces Keep all electrical contacts always clean 20 Maintenance In general the amplifier needs no special maintenance if used properly Depending how often the device is in use it can be meaningful to send it to the manufacturer to test all functions every one or two years 21 Warranty The warranty period is 24 months If there is any defect during in this period please pack the device properly and send it to the manufacturer with carriage paid to have it repaired free of charge Please do not forg2. a lot of equipment is piled on one spot In such an environment it is very likely that the operation of the amplifier will cause problems To avoid this operate the device at a lower output power which is also sufficient In addition you should install the antenna at an elevated an remote position with maximum distance to the sensitive devices Example how to install the amplifier and the antenna related to other equipment Antenna fixed to a post or similar _ RF cable connected to the RF output RF cable Input of the amplifier Susceptible electronic devices e g audio equipment Control cable__ PFC Amplifier 8 Illustration 12 Dan HF Verst rker 30 Watt PYROTEC RF Amplifier 30 Watts Made in Germany Bitte immer einen Sicherheitsabstand von mindestens 1 Meter zur Antenne einhalten Always keep a safety distance of at least 1 meter from antenna Ger t nur f r den E In Deutschland ist der Betrieb verboten berpr fen Sie vor der Anwendung die Rechtslage im jeweiligen Land Device for Germany export Operation is prohibited in A e Ic ie pm Uca county DARE CERERIRRS 13 9 Description of indicators and control elements 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 Fan air inlet Input Mains Supply Main Switch On Off Fuse RF Input Indicator Power Indicator Transmi
3. device is not operated again with no antenna connected to the output b If used with the PFS Profi First switch off the firing mode then switch off the transmit mode at the amplifier After that you can power switch off the PFS Profi and the amplifier as well 21 15 Radio Range Test a If used with PFC Advanced The PFC Advanced controls the switching between transmit and receive in all operation modes You can use the function Radio Range Test in the main menu and the receivers will display the result By varying the output power and performing several test you can easily determine which output power is sufficient for your application With every remote data request the range information is being displayed You see two values the signal of the controller and the returning signal of the receiver When the amplifier is used it is quite normal that the returning signal is lower than the rather strong signal of the controller In most cases this can be tolerated If the signal of the receivers becomes too weak you can use a directional antenna with gain at the amplifier to compensate that You will need to point that antenna in the direction of the receiver b If used with PFS Profi You simply need to do the same as with the firing mode 1 Establish all cable connections 2 Make sure that the key switch for the transmit mode at the amplifier is in off position 3 Switch on the main switch of the amplifier 4 Switch on t
4. for less than a second When any of the firing modes is armed All the time in Transmit mode Every time you perform a range test Transmit mode for approx ten seconds Every time radio commands are being sent in the various menu items Transmit mode for less than a second several times one after another E g in the remote data request or remote programming menus Here the indicator is lit shortly several times one after another 19 b Switch on sequence if the controller PFS Profi is being used Establish all cable connections as described above and make sure that the controller is switched off Make sure that the key switch Manual Transmit Receive Switching is in off position and the control knob RF Power is almost at its maximum as you can see below Switch on the amplifier main switch HF Power RF Power Switch on the PFS Profi If receivers are operated in receiving mode they are constantly monitoring the radio channel Every time the firing mode is armed at the controller the device sends a command that the following signals are not to be interpreted as foreign signals When switching off the firing mode a command is being sent that all following signals are interfering ones Due to that it is important to make sure that these commands are amplified Otherwise there may be a wrong radio interference warning Every time you want to send data i e fire a display or send a range test command first switch o
5. the antenna Only use the supplied antenna and cables Other equipment needs to be approved by the manufacturer Never operate the device without the antenna connected at the output This could immediately damage the output stage If you want to use the amplifier with the controller PFS Profi you will have to manually activate the transmit mode by using this key switch With this knob you can adjust the output power of the amplifier To provide the possibility of using this device also with the receiver PFE Advanced 10 Outputs this input has been implemented This is a feature that is not yet supported by the receiver s firmware If you want to use the amplifier with the PFC Advanced use the provided cable RS232 V24 to connect the devices to enable automatic switching between receive and transmit mode The current output power of the amplifier is measured in Watt and being displayed on this power meter The relevant scale is the upper one which is ranging from 0 to 60 Watt Two fans are used for the cooling of the output stage Keep the lid always open when operating the device and do not cover the grids 10 Compatibility The device can be used with the PFS Profi and the PFC Advanced If used with the PFS Profi the user has to manually activate and deactivate the transmit mode 11 Power Supply Mains supply is required to operate the device Due to the fact that a power failure can occur we strongly recommend to use an UPS u
6. through the manufacturer will invalidate any warranty claims and our product liability will be void Should repair of the units be necessary then we do require a detailed report of the problem 13 Please make sure when lending or renting out the equipment that no damage has occurred during the rental period of the units Advise your staff that it is very important to report any possible damage of the units immediately Customers which have borrowed or rented the equipment are hereby informed that it is their duty to report any damage found or suspected on the unit when returning such 14 Wire connections from the firing device to the e matches are always to be insulated At the same time avoid wire damage for example through heat cable twisting cable pinching and burn off cinders or through forced piercing All cables must be checked before each use on it s faultless construction When using used wires we do recommend a continuity and short circuit test between each insulated connection before using it again 15 The firing of igniters in accordance with SprengG i e German explosives law is not allowed with our products For this purpose only firing units with a BAM certification in accordance with 5 SprengG or equivalent are allowed The same applies to high explosives 16 Avoid unintended firing through electrostatic charging When using e matches make sure that you only use those types which are protected against unint
7. User Manual Galaxis Showtechnik P ROTEC RF Amplifier 30 Watt ths Version 1 0 Revision date February 8 2010 Galaxis Showtechnik GmbH Emmertinger Str 2 84524 Neu tting Germany Tel 49 8671 73411 Fax 49 8671 73513 www galaxis showtechnik de info galaxis showtechnik de Table of contents ou hGQND Safety regulations Application fields General definitions Illegal usage or usage without license Range improvement by increased transmitting power Precautions to prevent harmful effects of the radiated power for human beings animals and plants Precautions to prevent problems with electronic equipment operated close to the amplifier Illustration Description of indicators and control elements Compatibility Power Supply Installing the device Operation of the device Switching off Radio Range Test Receiving feedback information of Advanced receivers Antenna alignment Notes regarding the housing of the devices Handling and cleaning Maintenance Warranty Damages caused by misusage maloperation malfunction Technical data Page 5 O o o A 1 Safety regulations Date Sept 19 2007 Safety regulations for the firing of pyrotechnical effects and aerial shells by using e matches The following instructions are for your understanding about important and basic safety principles Our general safety requirements are base
8. ausing losses It makes no sense to use an extension cable of 10 m if you loose most of the gained signal on the cable Use a omni directional high gain antenna like our Superscan 71 but pay attention that not every antenna can stand the maximum output power The Superscan 71 allows 20 Watt max By this practice the range for the feedback can be doubled or tripled Use a directional Yagi antenna with high gain The range improvement of these antennas is very good so that up to 20 km of range can be achieved rather easily The antenna needs to be pointed towards the receiver The more elements these antennas have the higher the gain and the lower the opening angle will be Yagi antennas with very high gain have an opening angle of approx 30 If your receivers are installed in different directions from the point of view of the controller you will use the directional Yagi antenna for the programming and testing of receivers with the antenna pointing towards the currently addressed receiver and another omni directional antenna to fire the display Please inquire if you need any special antenna we can provide excellent products for numerous applications How a Yagi antenna looks like is shown in the section Antenna alignment of this manual 23 17 Antenna alignment Due to the fact that the antennas on the receivers are vertically aligned the antenna of the controller should be used also vertically Otherwise noticeable losses will occur
9. can be harmful for human beings animals and plants a The radiated energy can cause a heating of tissue and other materials b The high output power can cause voltage overshoots that may result in a spark over Attention Make sure that a safety distance of at least 1 m for all human beings animals plants or any susceptible material or equipment is kept all the time to avoid damages Attention Never touch the antenna while the device is in operation The spark over can be extremely painful and dangerous e g for people with a cardiac disease Attention People with a cardiac pacemaker or other medical implants should keep a safety distance of at least 10 m 7 Precautions to prevent problems with electronic equipment operated close to the amplifier Due to the fact that the output power is very high disturbances or interference with electronic equipment of any kind can occur This can result e g in audible noise in audio systems or malfunction of devices Therefore we recommend to keep a safety distance of at least 10 m to this kind of equipment In general you should use only as much RF output power as required You can determine this by performing range tests The output power of this amplifier can be varied In the range of 1 to 30 Watt the device delivers a stable signal Higher values lead to an overload condition and can cause spurious emissions An output signal of less than 1 Watt may become instable Especially at the FOH
10. d on our own experience plus the contact and feedback from our customers These rules allow the safe and successful usage of all components of our wireless firing systems With proceeding development of our products we will continuously revise and adapt the safety standards in conclusion with your notifications and support The following safety regulations are part of all our operation manuals within our product range These regulations are also available in printed form and can be downloaded via our internet homepage at any time Please forward these instructions to any relevant persons in your company dealing with this topic Any technical device can potentially cause a fault This could be encouraged through wrong usage unit damage unit aging as well as the wear and tear of the unit This fundamental thesis was the basic principle when writing these instructions 1 Smoking or open fire is strictly prohibited within the safety zone 2 Depending on the type size and quantity of the pyrotechnical effects that are being used and depending on the local conditions allocate the necessary fire prevention and first aid measurements 3 In all cases respect and follow any national and technical regulations as well as the operation manuals respective to the pyrotechnical effects in use 4 Make sure that non authorized persons are not within the vicinity of the pyrotechnical effects and to the respective firing system 5 The safety boun
11. dary distances required by the manufacturer and authorities are to be respected Secure the area so that non authorized persons cannot gain access to the same 6 The operation manuals and safety instructions of the pyrotechnical manufacturers must be observed at all times If in doubt these must be discussed with the relevant safety organisations 7 The usage of pyrotechnical effects as well as the respective firing systems are only allowed to be used according to it s defined function 8 The components of our firing system are to be covered or encased against burn off cinders or weather conditions where necessary Electrical contacts should be protected against corrosion soiling and damage plus they should be cleaned regularly 9 The contacts of the pyrotechnical articles or their e matches which have not yet been connected must always be short circuited 10 We recommend to have our products inspected every one to two years Along with the testing of the rechargeable battery a visual test as well as a functional test will prove that the operational safety standards are still met 11 Do not use damaged equipment If a damage is found immediately send the device back to the manufacturer for professional repair Our warranty for the proper function for our equipment is only for components of our system which have no damage 12 Any changes in the devices or to the firing system as well as repair work on the units other than that
12. e There may be countries which do not grant this 5 Range improvement by increased transmitting power With an input of 0 01 Watt the amplifier is able to generate an output signal of 30 Watt This is an amplification by the factor of 3 000 Due to the laws of physics the gain in range is not 3 000 times the standard range To double the range of a radio transmission system the radiated power of the transmitter has to be quadrupled Taking this law of physics into account and assuming a standard range of 800 m the maximum range under good conditions for different RF power is RF Output Theoretical range under ideal conditions approx 0 04 Watt 1 6 km 0 16 Watt 3 km 0 64 Watt 6 km 2 50 Watt 12 km 10 Watt 25 km 40 Watt 50 km The actual range that can be practically achieved is lower in most cases due to the following facts a The longer the distance the more likely will hills buildings or other obstacles which are within the line of sight cause a signal attenuation b The decisive value is not the RF output power but the effective radiated power Not all RF power of the amplifier is radiated A certain amount is reflected by the antenna back to the output stage of the amplifier where it is simply transformed to heat c Losses in cables and connectors occur 10 6 Precautions to prevent harmful effects of the radiated power for human beings animals and plants Mainly these two effects
13. e controller 3 General definitions a RF In this user manual the term RF will be frequently used RF stands for Radio Frequency A RF cable is a shielded cable intended to be used with radio equipment A RF connector is a shielded connector which can interface with RF cables RF power is the power that is e g provided by a radio device to be radiated at the antenna b FOH FOH is the abbreviation of Front of House It is the control room where sound and light technicians are taking control of a show or concert c UPS UPS is the abbreviation of Uninterruptible Power Supply These devices are used to prevent damages to PC systems due to power failures d omni directional antennas and directional antennas An omni directional antenna receives and emits radio waves in all directions of a horizontal layer All rod shaped antennas are typically omni directional Directional antennas receive and emit radio waves mainly in only one direction They need to be pointed towards the signal source or the receiver e Yagi antenna The Japanese engineer Mr Yagi invented this antenna It is a directional antenna with very high gain 4 Illegal usage or usage without license The manufacturer shall not be liable for any claims resulting of penalties resulting of illegal or unlicensed usage The manufacturer clearly states that the device is not allowed to be operated in many countries It is the duty of the user to apply for a licenc
14. ended firing through electrostatic discharges The e matches you use should also have a BAM certification or equivalent 17 Avoid possible or even physical contact of the e matches or their firing lines with other conductible materials if the possibility is given that either a static discharge or potential equalization can arise 18 Make sure that no unintended firing possibilities are given Commonly caused either through strong electrical magnetic electromagnetical fields as well as other voltage sources 19 An often underestimated risk are unintended firings due to live contacts found as charging contacts on mobile phones walkie talkies as well as rechargeable battery driven tools Even when due care and attention is taken a battery pack or similar can be a hazard when dropped especially when live contacts are revealed 20 Unintended firing can be caused by thunderstorms or the electrostatic fields during the drawing up of a thunderstorm We recommend clearing and securing the area in question 21 Another possible danger for unintended firings are potential equalization currents Be aware that these currents may occur in between conductive building segments themselves or between these conductive segments and earth potential Neither e matches nor wiring should come in contact with such segments 22 Please be aware that through your pyrotechnical effects ionized gases are created The thereby produced ions increase the conducti
15. et to attach a description of the symptoms which have occurred Warranty is excluded if the device was damaged due to wrong usage or excessive stress 22 Damages caused by misusage maloperation malfunction The device has been designed for firing of pyrotechnical effects only Stage Aerial Displays SFX Discuss all other applications with the manufacturer before usage In the case that one of the events stated above has happened we are only liable if the defect was within our range of influence The devices have been developed manufactured and tested to the best of our knowledge and belief Especially the user s work must comply with the safety regulations at all times A long test period and our practical experience proved that the system is absolutely reliable even if used in difficult conditions 23 Technical data General data Input power Input Impedance Maximum continuous output power Output Impedance Frequency range Allowed modulation Temperature range Humidity Power Supply Fuse Power Consumption Cooling method Communication Dimension and weight 580 x 390 x 180 mm 16 kg Radio range 25 0 01 Watt 10 Milliwatt 50 Ohms 30 Watt 50 Ohms 433 000 435 000 MHz FM 20 to 70 C 10 90 rH non condensing Mains Supply 230V AC 50 Hz 250V AC 4AT delay action fuse dimensions 5 x 20 mm 30 Watt with no output 185 Watt with an output of 30 Watt Forced air cooling bi directional
16. fier Use this adaptor to connect the This picture shows the antenna to the cable correctly connected antenna Affix the antenna on a pole in upright direction e g by using adhesive tape 16 Attention Always make sure to use the original cables Other cables may have insufficient shielding or the wrong impedance 50 Ohm is required b How to connect the signal input cable and mains cable RF cable for the signal input Make sure that the controller is switched off Then connect the antenna socket of the controller with the input of the amplifier by using the supplied RF cable with a length of 1 m Never use the longer cable for the input because the output signal may couple in causing feedback 2 ad c Control cable Cable for mains supply Make sure that the main switch of the amplifier is in off position Then insert the main supply cable and connect it to the power outlet or the UPS If you want to use the amplifier with the PFC Advanced automatic switching between transmit and receive mode is possible if this control cable is being used Connect the cable at the socket RS232 i e V24 of the controller The other side is to be plugged in at the Socket named PFC Advanced at the amplifier Basically you can operate the amplifier and the PFC Advanced also without this cable connection But in this case you will have to manually activate the transmit mode as described with the PFS Profi T
17. he main switch of the PFS Profi 5 Switch on the transmit mode at the amplifier 6 Press the button Radio Range Test at the PFS Profi 7 Read the results at the receiver s displays 8 Perform several tests one after anothe if required 9 Switch off the transmit mode at the amplifier 10 Switch off the main switches of the PFS Profi and the amplifier By varying the output power and performing several tests you can easily determine which output power is sufficient for your application 22 16 Receiving feedback information of Advanced receivers This amplifier fully supports the bi directional communication between the controller PFC Advanced and the receivers of the Advanced series As a matter of fact it can only amplify the transmitted signals Due to that the received signals may become too weak if the distance is very high A long as communication is still possible this can be tolerated In this context we want to point out that a signal strength close to 0 is sufficient for that purpose whereas the signal strength to fire a display should be at least 30 The following methods can be applied to improve the signal reception by the controller a b Try to set up the amplifier where no obstacles are causing signal attenuation E g the rooftop of a building would be an excellent location Install the antenna on an elevate position A height of 2 3 meters could be meaningful Mind the fact that long RF cable runs are c
18. hen remote data requests and remote programming are not possible because the user can not manually switch between transmit and receive mode as required 17 The complete installation for the PFC Advanced mains supply has been disregarded Antenna vy po Manual RF cable connected Manual to the RF output impedance 50 Ohm RF cable Input of the amplifier maximum lenght 1m impedance 50 Ohm PFS Profi Control cable RS232 V24 PFC Amplifier Keep this key switch in off position The PFC Advanced controls the operation mode automatically The complete installation for the PFS Profi mains supply has been disregarded Antenna y we Manual RF cable connected Manual to the RF output impedance 50 Ohm RF cable Input of the amplifier maximum lenght 1m impedance 50 Ohm PFS Profi PFS Amplifier Switch on the transmit mode manually 13 Operation of the device a Switch on sequence if the controller PFC Advanced is being used Establish all connections as described above and make sure that the controller is switched off Switch on the amplifier main switch Make sure that the key switch Manual Transmit Receive Switching is in off position and the control knob RF Power is almost at its maximum like this If receivers are operated in receiving mode they a
19. n the transmit mode at the amplifier then activate the firing mode at the controller or press the range test button Manual Manual PFS Profi Z ndmodus Firing Mode First switch on the transmit mode at the amplifier You should hear the switching of relays in the device The LED receive mode goes off and the LED transmit mode is activated You will have no output power since the controller is not yet transmitting a RF signal Then activate the firing mode at the controller The controller is transmitting and now you should see some output power at the power meter Read output power on this scale Maximum admissible output power OK OVERLOAD 30 Watt 14 Switching off a If used with the PFC Advanced 20 As soon as you activate the firing mode you can read the actual RF power on the scale of the power meter The upper scale shows the power in the range of 0 to 60 Watt Turn the knob of the power setting until the desired value is reached The maximum admissible RF output is 30 Watt Reduce the power if necessary to avoid overheating of the output stage Check once and a while if the power level is still at the desired level Power may vary depending on e g temperature of the output stage input signal and antenna alignment To switch off the system first power down the controller with the main menu being active Then switch off the amplifier and remove all cables Make sure that the
20. ninterruptible power supply otherwise the show is in danger to be spoiled If power fails the unamplified signal of the transmitter is put directly through to the output and then reaches the antenna This may be too less power for the application you have planned Note Use an industry grade product otherwise the UPS may fail quite likely Note The UPS needs to supply approx 185 Watt for the duration of the show Attention Make sure that the batteries of the UPS are in a good condition and test if the UPS functions properly also when the high RF signal is present The UPS unit should be installed not to close to the antenna otherwise it may not function properly 12 Installing the device Put the amplifier next to the controller e g on a table Attention Never operate the device without the antenna connected at the output This could damage the output stage immediately Attention Always use the supplied antenna If you want to use another antenna inquire at the manufacturer of the device if it can be used without damaging the output stage First establish the connection between the output of the amplifier and the antenna Use the supplied RF cable with a length of 5 m and the two adaptors for this purpose a Illustration how to connect the output to the antenna Use this adaptor to connect the This picture shows the Connect the output cable at the 5m long RF cable to the output of correctly connected adaptor amplifier the ampli
21. nt if the units are on or off 27 In the interest of your own safety and protection of the devices always use a sufficient length of firing wire 28 Along with a sufficient length of firing wire you should ensure also the following In the field of display fireworks The fireworks shells are only allowed to be loaded after the mortars have been stabilized and secured Only after loading it is then allowed that the e matches are connected to the respective firing units At all times the most important rule is to never put your head or other part of the body into or over the mortar opening This would also apply to other pyrotechnical effects In the field of special effects Depending on the explosiveness of the pyrotechnical effects or materials that are being used it is advisable to proceed with higher care and attention lies within the pyrotechnician s responsibility and this could include for example a short circuit bridge over the contacts of the e match to prevent unintended firing Also it is possible to make a physical switch breakage in the firing line which is only then closed when all safety regulations are met and kept Should there be any unclarified situations then discussions with the safety authorities are to be taken until all is clear for everyone When it comes to the safety of your projects we are at all times at your disposal to develop a customized safety concept 29 Make sure the devices are switched off before c
22. onnecting the e matches 30 When checking the various system parameters as well as during firing nobody is allowed within the danger zone 31 After the effects have been fired an ample amount of time should be given before disassembling the pyrotechnical setup Before securing possible unfired effects first disconnect the corresponding wiring and then switch off the receivers Especially in the field of special effects during the installation special care should be taken of how to disassemble unfired effects or installations ina safe way The most current version of the safety regulations is always available in the download section of our website www galaxis showtechnik de 2 Application fields This device is used to amplify the transmitter signal of the controller PFS Profi or PFC Advanced Typical applications are Firework displays on large venues Effects around a stadium or other buildings that cause difficult range conditions due to the metal framework of the construction The simultaneous firing of several fireworks displays on different firing sites e g along a river or beach or on several rooftops The amplifier supports also bi directional communication In receiving mode the signals are fed to the PFC Advanced When accessing receivers remotely with the functions remote data request and remote programming the device is able to switch fast between transmit and receive mode according to the requirements of th
23. re constantly monitoring the radio channel Every time the firing mode is armed at the controller the device sends a command that the following signals are not to be interpreted as foreign signals When switching off the firing mode a command is being sent that all following signals are interfering ones Due to that it is important to make sure that these commands are amplified HF Power Otherwise there may be a wrong radio interference warning RF Power Now you can switch on the PFC Advanced If you enter e g any of the different firing modes you will hear the switching of the transmit receive relay As soon as you activate the firing mode you can read the Read output power on this scale actual RF power on the scale of the power meter The upper scale shows the power in the range of 0 to 60 Watt Turn the knob of the power setting until the desired value is reached The maximum admissible RF output is 30 Watt Reduce the power if necessary to avoid overheating of Maximum admissible output power the output stage Check once and a while if the power level is still at the OR OVERLOAD desired level Power may vary depending on e g temperature of the output stage input signal and antenna alignment 30 Watt When transmitting the indicator Receive goes off and the indicator Transmit is active The indicator Transmit should be active in the following situations Every time you enter a firing mode Transmit mode
24. semi duplex Transmitted signal is amplified in receiving mode the antenna is connected directly to the input to enable reception attenuation is less than 1 dB Typical range in urban environment approx 800 to 2 000 m Typical range on open land approx 2 000 to 5 000 m Maximum range with good conditions free line of sight transmitting antenna elevated at a height of at least 3 meters receivers with antennas mounted on a pole at a height of at least 2 meters approx 5 to 20 km Supplied accessories included in delivery 1 Cable for mains supply Schuko to IEC 60320 C14 1 Control cable type Sub D 9way to connect to the PFC Advanced for automatic switching between transmit and receive mode two male connectors all signals wired 1 1 1 RF cable type RG 58 Z 50 Ohms for the input signal length 1 m 1 RF cable type RG 58 Z 50 Ohms to connect the output of the amplifier with the antenna length 5 m 1 Adaptor connector male PL 259 to female BNC 1 Adaptor connector female BNC to female BNC 1 Standard antenna 2 Keys 1 Operation manual
25. t Indicator Receive RF Output Key Switch Manual Transmit Receive Switching Control Knob RF Power Switching control input for PFE Advanced Switching control input for PFC Advanced Power Meter Fan air outlet Two fans are used for the cooling of the output stage Keep the lid always open when operating the device and do not cover the grids Use the provided power cable to supply mains to the device First establish all cable connections and connect an antenna at the output then switch on the device here If fuse is blown open the small compartment which contains also a spare fuse with a screwdriver and replace it Use only fuses of the same size and rating 250 VAC 4AT delay action fuse dimensions 5 x 20 mm This BNC socket is the input of the amplifier It need to be connected to the antenna socket of the controller either PFS Profi or PFC Advanced A suitable RF cable is supplied As soon as mains power is supplied and the main switch is in On position this green LED indicator is lit Depending on the current operation mode either the indicator Transmit or Receive is on The indicator for the transmit mode is red Depending on the current operation mode either the indicator Transmit or Receive is on The indicator for the receive mode is yellow This connector type PL 259 female is the output of the amplifier Install the provided adapter to connect the BNC RF cable and install
26. vity within the air This ionization process can cause an electrical arcing especially within the vicinity of high voltage overland cables This may lead to lethal consequences for the pyrotechnicians and other persons Please note that wind conditions can be totally different a few meters above the ground 23 Please assure that the firing can only be initiated through the pyrotechnician Keep firing system under lock and key Within our safety concept all firing systems are set with individual codes which inhibit unintended and accidental firing through third parties If requested we can also supply systems with the same coding This may be necessary if in a company more than one transmitter is used or when companies exchange the units between each other 24 With our using the key code numbers 901 and 311 we are using a standard key code which can also be found in other products On a customer s request we can also supply other key codes 25 Please ensure that the relevant safety distances are met by everybody The safety margins are to be kept as from the beginning of the project until the pyrotechnician releases the area after firing and containment of unfired effects and shells 26 Connect at all times first the e match to a 100 non live firing line which is also not connected to a firing unit A pyrotechnical effect is given from the time onwards as armed when the e match wires are connected to the firing unit This is independe
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