NF CA5360 User manual

NF Corporation
LOW NOISE PREAMPLIFIER
CA5360
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DA00058741-001
LOW NOISE PREAMPLIFIE
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CA5360
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Preface
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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing our “CA5360 LOW NOISE PREAMPLIFIER”.
Please read, first of all, "Safety Precautions" on the follawing pages, to use the instrument in the
correct and safe manner.
Safety Symbols Used in This Manual
Be sure to observe these safety symbols and their contents to ensure the safety of user and avoid damage
to the equipment.
！WARNING
Equipment handling could result in death or serious injury. This symbol contains
information to avoid such risk.
！CAUTION
Equipment handling could result in minor or moderate injury or property damage. This
symbol contains information to avoid such risk.
This manual has the following chapters.
If using this equipment for the first time, start from Chapter 1.
1. OUTLINE
This chapter describes the overview, specificities, applications, functions and simple principle of
operations of this equipment.
2. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
This chapter describes important preparation before installation and operation.
3. OPERATION
This chapter describes the functions and basic operations
Read while operating the instrument.
4. MAINTENANCE
This chapter describes storage, repacking transportation as well as performance testing.
5. SPECIFICATION
This chapter describes the product’s specifications (functions and performance).

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Safety Precautions 
To ensure safe use, be sure to observe the following safety precautions.
NF Corporation shall not be held liable for damages that arise from a failure to observe these safety
precautions or warnings or cautions in the instruction manual.
Be sure to observe the information of the instruction manual.
The instruction manual contains information for the safe operation of the product.
Be sure to read the information first before using the product.
All the warnings in the instruction manual are intended for preventing risks that may lead to serious
accidents. Ensure to obey them.
Check the power supply voltage.
This product operates on the power supply voltage indicated in the instruction manual.
Prior to connecting the power supply, check that the voltage of the power supply matches the rated
power supply of the product.
If you notice anything strange
If this product emits smoke, an unusual smell, or abnormal noise, immediately power it off and stop
using it.
If such an anomaly occurs, prevent anyone from using this product until it has been repaired, and
immediately report the problem to NF Corporation or one of our representatives.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
An explosion or other such hazard may result.
Do not remove the cover.
Even when the inside of this product needs to be inspected, do not touch the inside. All such
inspections are to be performed by service technicians designated by NF Corporation.
Do not modify the product.
Never modify the product. Modification to the product may pose a new risk. We may refuse the
repair of a modified product.
Ensure that water does not get into this product.
Using the product in wet condition may cause electric shock and fire. When water etc. get into the
product, immediately power it off, and contact NF Corporation or one of our representatives.
Electromagnetic compatibility
This product is a CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A compliant device. This product may cause interference
if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce
electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.

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Safety symbols
Caution, refer to instruction manual
This notifies the user of potential hazards and indicates that he/she must refer to the
instruction manual.
Waste disposal
For environmental protection, do not discard this product in domestic household waste. This product
shall be disposed of through an appropriate industrial waste disposer.

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Table of Contents
Page
1. Outline ..............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Features....................................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Operating Principle..................................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Basic Principle...................................................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Block Diagram...................................................................................................1-3
2. Preparation Before Use ....................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Checking Before Use ................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Installation Condition..............................................................................................2-3
2.3 Connecting to Power Supply....................................................................................2-3
3. Operation ..........................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Part Names and Functions ......................................................................................3-2
3.2 Installation and Connection ....................................................................................3-5
3.3 Output.......................................................................................................................3-7
3.4 Warm up time...........................................................................................................3-7
4. Maintenance .....................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Preface ......................................................................................................................4-2
4.2 Daily Maintenance ...................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Storage, Repacking, and Transportation ................................................................4-2
4.4 Performance Test......................................................................................................4-3
4.4.1 Gain Accuracy....................................................................................................4-4
4.4.2 Offset Voltage Check.........................................................................................4-5
5. Specifications....................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Specifications............................................................................................................5-2
5.2 General Specifications .............................................................................................5-3
5.3 External Dimensions................................................................................................5-4

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Figure 1-1 Block Diagram................................................................................................1-3
Figure 3-1 Top View..........................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 Input Circuit (A−B, A (GND)) ........................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Input Circuit (A (FLOAT)) .............................................................................3-3
Figure 3-4 Output Circuit ................................................................................................3-4
Figure 5-1 Product Dimensions .......................................................................................5-4

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1. Outline
Page
1. Outline ..............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Features....................................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Operating Principle..................................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Basic Principle...................................................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Block Diagram...................................................................................................1-3