LDG M-1000 User manual
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Table Of Contents
Introduction 3
Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!” 3
Specifications 3
Getting to know your M-1000 4
Front Panel 4
Back Panel 5
Installation 6
Full-Scale Calibration 7
Basic Operation 7
Meter Mode Selection 7
Peak/Average Reading Selection 8
Meter Scale Selection 8
Dual Watch Capability 8
Remote Control of AT-1000ProII 8
Care and Maintenance 8
Technical Support 9
Two-Year Transferrable Warranty 9
Out Of Warranty Service 9
Returning Your Product For Service 9
Product Feedback 10
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INTRODUCTION
LDG pioneered the automatic, wide-range switched-L tuner in 1995. From its laboratories in
St. Leonard, Maryland, LDG continues to define the state of the art in this field with innovative
automatic tuners and related products for every amateur need.
Congratulations on selecting the LDG Electronics M-1000 External Meter for AT-1000ProII.
The M-1000 provides accurate and precise metering for forward and reflected power, as well as
SWR readings when connected to an AT-1000ProII tuner. Peak and average readings are
available, and the M-1000 may be set to display a different parameter from the one displayed on
the AT-1000ProII’s built-in LED bargraph meters.
The M-1000 plugs into the External Meter jack on the rear of the AT-1000ProII, and is
powered from the AT-1000ProII. An adjustable brightness backlight is provided.
JUMPSTART, OR “REAL HAMS DON’T READ MANUALS!”
Ok, but at least read this one section before operating the M-1000:
Turn off your AT-1000ProII.
Connect the supplied 4-pin mini-DIN cable to the jack marked “Ext. Meter” on the rear of the AT-
1000ProII.
Connect the other end of the 4-pin mini-DIN cable to the jack marked “Tuner” on the rear of the
M-1000.
Turn on the AT-1000ProII.
The M-1000 now displays the parameter selected by the “Meter” pushbutton on the front panel of
the M-1000.
SPECIFICATIONS
•Giant, 4.75” (diagonal) analog meter movement.
•Frequency-compensated Forward Power, Reflected Power, and SWR meter scales.
•Peak Hold or Average Power display modes.
•0-100 watt and 0-1000 watt meter scales.
•Cool blue backlight with adjustable brightness.
•Power requirements: 11 to 16 VDC @ 1A max.
•HPM cable included.
•Dimensions: 6.75”L x 4”W x 4.25”H.
•Weight: 1 pound 3 ounces.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR M-1000
Your M-1000 is a quality, precision instrument that will give you many years of outstanding
service; take a few minutes to get to know it.
Front Panel
The front panel of the M-1000 features three pushbuttons, seven indicator LEDs, and a 4.75”
diagonal analog meter movement. Under the meter movement is a small screw for adjusting zero.
Scale button: Selects 0-100 watts or 0-1000 watts scale.
Peak button: Selects whether meter reads Peak or Average power.
Meter button: Selects quantity to be displayed; Forward or Reflected Power, or SWR
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Back Panel
The rear panel of the M-1000 has one jack and a potentiometer.
Brightness: Adjust this potentiometer with a Philips (cross-point) screwdriver, to set the
brightness of the meter backlight.
Tuner jack: Connect the supplied 4-pin mini-DIN cable here, and connect to the AT-1000ProII.
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INSTALLATION
The M-1000 is intended for indoor use only; it is not water-resistant. If you use it outdoors,
(Field Day, for example) you must protect it from rain.
Place the M-1000 in a convenient location near the tuner. Always turn your tuner off before
plugging or unplugging anything.
Connect the supplied 4-pin mini-DIN cable to the jack marked Tuner on the rear of the M-
1000. Connect the other end to the jack marked Ext. Meter on the rear of the AT-1000ProII.
Zero Calibration
If the meter needle does not rest on zero, adjust the zero by using a flat blade screwdriver to
turn the adjustment screw on the front of the unit just below the meter movement.
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Full-Scale Calibration
Prior to the first use of the M-1000, it is important to calibrate the full-scale meter deflection
of the meter movement also. To do this, first, turn off the AT1000ProII. Now, press and hold the
Scale and Meter buttons simultaneously on the M-1000.
While simultaneously holding these two buttons, turn on the AT-1000ProII, and then release
the two buttons.
The front panel LEDs will all begin to blink and the meter needle will move to the far right.
It should rest exactly on the 1000W mark. If it does not, press and release the Scale button to
move the needle to the right, or press and release the Meter button to move the needle to the left.
When the needle rests exactly on the 1000W mark, press the Peak button to save the setting.
The AT-1000ProII and M-1000 are now ready to use.
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BASIC OPERATION
All operations of the M-1000 are controlled via the front panel buttons.
Meter Mode Selection
Pressing the Meter button repeatedly cycles the M-1000 through three display modes:
Forward power, Reflected power, and SWR. Forward and reflected powers are both displayed on
the upper Watts scale, and SWR is shown on the lower scale.
Peak/Average Reading Selection
The M-1000 meter can display either average power or peak forward power, in watts.
Average mode is suitable for 100% duty cycle modes such as FM, RTTY, or PSK. Peak mode is
more useful on modes with varying duty cycle such as SSB or AM. Peak SWR values are also
displayed, when the meter mode is set to SWR and Peak is selected.
Press the Peak button to toggle between Peak Hold and Average modes. In Peak Hold mode,
the highest value reported will be held on the meter for a moment.
Meter Scale Selection
The M-1000 can display zero to 1000 watts on its forward and reflected power scale, or, for
better detail of lower power readings, a zero to 100 watt scale can be selected. Press the Scale
button to toggle between the 100W and the 1000W scales. To read the scale in the 100 watt
mode, divide the meter reading by 10.
Dual Watch Capability
Because the reading that is selected for display on the M-1000 meter is independent of the
AT-1000ProII’s built-in bargraph display, it is possible to watch more than one parameter at
once. For example, the M-1000 can be set to display peak forward power, while the AT-
1000ProII is displaying average power. Because the AT-1000ProII has two LED bargraphs, it is
possible to watch FWD power and SWR on the AT-1000ProII’s bargraphs, while watching
reflected power on the M-1000, so all three can be viewed simultaneously!
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The M-1000 tuner is essentially maintenance-free. The outer case may be cleaned as needed
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with household cleaning solution. As with any modern
electronic device, the M-1000 can be damaged by temperature extremes, water, impact, or static
discharge. LDG strongly recommends the use of a good quality, properly installed lightning
arrestor in the antenna lead.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The LDG customer support staff is ready to answer your product questions by telephone and
by e-mail. We know that you will enjoy your product even more knowing LDG is ready to
answer your questions as the need arises.
LDG regularly updates on-line information so the best on-line support information is
available all day and every day.
The LDG website provides links to product manuals, just in case you lose this one! When
you are thinking about the purchase of other LDG products our website also has complete
product specifications and photographs you can use to help make your purchase decision. Don’t
forget the links to all of the quality LDG Dealers also ready to help you make that purchase
decision.
TWO-YEAR TRANSFERRABLE WARRANTY
Your product is warranted against manufacturer defects in parts and labor for two full years
from the date of purchase. This two-year warranty is also transferable. When you sell or give
away your LDG product, give the new owner a copy of the original sales receipt and the two-
year warranty goes with the new owner.
There is no need to complete a warranty card or to register an LDG product. Your product
receipt establishes eligibility for warranty service, so save that receipt. Send a copy of your
receipt with the product whenever you send your product to LDG for repair. Products sent to
LDG without a receipt are considered requests for out-of-warranty repair.
LDG does not warranty against product damage or abuse. This means that a product failure,
as determined by LDG, to be caused by the customer or by other natural calamity (e.g. lightning)
is not covered under the two-year warranty. Damage can be caused by failure to heed the
product’s published limitations and specifications or by not following good Amateur practice.
OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE
If a product fails after the warranty period, LDG wants to help you get it fixed. Send the
product to us for repair any time you like. We will determine what needs to be done and based on
your instructions, either contact you with an estimate or fix it and contact you with a request to
pay any repair charges.
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RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
Returning a product to LDG is easy. We do not require a return merchandise authorization,
and there is no need to contact LDG to return your product. Visit the LDG web site and
download the LDG Product Repair Form. On the Repair Form tell the LDG technicians exactly
what happened or didn’t happen and why you believe the product needs servicing. The
technician attempts to duplicate the problem(s) you had based on how well you describe it so
take the time to be accurate and complete.
Ask your shipper for a tracking number or a delivery verification receipt. This way you know
the product arrived safely at LDG. Be sure to give us your email address so our shipper can alert
you online when your product is en-route back to you. Please be assured that our staff makes
every effort to complete repairs ahead of our published wait time. Your patience is appreciated.
Repairs can take six to eight weeks, but are usually faster. The most recent information on
returning products for service is found on the LDG website under Support, then Tech Support.
Send your carefully packaged unit with the Repair Form to:
LDG Electronics, Inc.
Attn: Repair Department
1445 Parran Rd
St. Leonard, MD 20685
PRODUCT FEEDBACK
We encourage product feedback! Tell us what you really think of your LDG product. In a
card, letter, or email (preferred) tell us how you used the product and how well it worked in your
application. Send along a photo or even a schematic or drawing to illustrate your narrative. We
like to share your comments with our staff, our dealers, and even other customers at the LDG
website:
http://www.ldgelectronics.com/
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