
Giga-tronics GT-1000A Microwave Power Amplifier
Operation Manual, Part Number 34672, Rev. C, March 2011 Page v
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1SAFETY AND MANUAL CONVENTIONS........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Personal Safety Alert ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Equipment Safety Alert.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Before Applying Power .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.5 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.6 Important Operating Precautions ................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Features and Benefits of the GT-1000A Microwave Power Amplifier ..................................................... 3
2.3 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors .............................................................................................................. 4
2.3.1 GT-1000A Front Panel Description ........................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2 GT-1000A Rear Panel Description ............................................................................................................ 6
2.3.3 Replace the Fuse ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Receiving and Inspection................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Prepare the GT-1000A for Use ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.5.1 Cooling...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 AC Power Requirements........................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Shipping, Repair, and Calibration .................................................................................................................. 10
2.6.1 Shipping the GT-1000A........................................................................................................................... 10
2.6.2 Repairs.................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6.3 Calibration .............................................................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 3OPERATE THE GT-1000A..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Operating Safety and Instructions................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Operator’s Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Equipment and Materials ....................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Performance Verification .............................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.1 Equipment and Materials ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 GT-1000A Performance Verification Setup ............................................................................................ 16
APPENDIX AOPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 19