sunair LPA-9600 User manual

TM-8105000504
SOLID STATE
KILOWATT LINEAR
POWER AMPLIFIER
LPA-9600
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
SUNAIR 3005 SW Third Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315-3312

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REVISON DATE ECO DESCRIPTION
First Edition 10/1/90 Production changes
Second Edition 8/29/05 Customer changes
Copyright © 2000 by Sunair Electronics Inc.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the written prior written permission of Sunair Electronics Inc.
Printed in the United States.

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STANDARD WARRANTY POLICY
GROUND AND MARINE PRODUCTS
Sunair Electronics warrants each equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in
material or workmanship, under normal use for the lesser of one (1) year from the date of
installation or 15 months from date of shipment by Sunair.
Sunair will repair or replace, at its option, any defective equipment or component of the
equipment returned to it at its factory, transportation prepaid, within such warranty period.
No reimbursement will be made for non-factory repair charges.
This warranty is void if equipment is modified or repaired without authorization, subject to
misuse, abuse, accident, water damage or other neglect, or has its serial number defaced
or removed.
THIS WARRANTY IS ESPECIALLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The obligation and responsibility
of Sunair shall be limited to that expressly provided herein and Sunair shall not be liable for
consequential or other damage or expense whatsoever therefore or by any reason thereof.
Sunair reserves the right to make changes in design or additions to or improvements in its
equipment without obligation to install such additions or improvements in equipment
theretofore manufactured.
SUNAIR ELECTRONICS, INC.

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SUNAIR
LPA-9600
SOLID STATE KILOWATT
LINEAR POWER AMPLIFIER
OPERATION
AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SECOND EDITION AUGUST 29, 2005

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PRODUCT SERVICE:
In case of difficulty please contact the
Sunair Product Service Department,
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00
PM Eastern Time or write to:
Product Service Dept.
Sunair Electronics, Inc.
3005 S.W. Third Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315-3389
U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
TRAINING:
Sunair offers training programs of varying lengths covering operation,
service, and maintenance of all Sunair manufactured equipment. For
details please contact the Product Service Department

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Conventions Used in this Manual
¢Button names, names of screens and key names are printed in bold.
¢Notes: provide information to help you accomplish tasks efficiently or to avoid problems.
¢Mouse clicks:
Unless otherwise specified, the left mouse button is used for all mouse actions.
Single-click on an item to activate buttons.
Double-click on most other items to activate function.
¢Dialog boxes (combo boxes, list box, text box, drop-down menus)
A combo box is a control, similar to a list box and text box combined in which you enter a value or
select an item from a list.
A list box is a control that provides a list of items to choose from.
A text box is a control that allows you to enter or view text in a form. Usually, text boxes hold a single
line of text
Some options require that you enter additional information. You either type additional information in a
text box (field), select from a drop-down list accessed by up or down arrows, or select (click on) a
button.
¢Directs you to additional references about a subject.

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TABLE of STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
ADDR Address
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ALC Automatic Level Control
AM Amplitude Modulation
AME Amplitude Modulation Equivalent
AMP/AMPL Amplifier
ARQ Automatic Request
AUD Audio
AUTO Automatic
AUX Auxiliary
BAUD A variable unit of data transmission speed
(bits per second)
BELL U.S. Telephone standards
BFO Beat Frequency Oscillator
BITE Built In Test Equipment
BRD Board
CH /CHAN /CHL/CHN Channel
CLR Clear
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CPLR Coupler
CPU Computer
CW Carrier Wave
dB Decibel
dBm Decibels referred to 1 milliwatt across
600 ohms
DSBSC Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier
DSP Display
DUART Dual Asynchronous Receive/Transmit
EEPROM Electrically Erasable and Programmable
Read Only Memory
EPROM Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory
EMI Electromagnetic Radiation Interference
ENTR Enter
FAX Facsimile
FEC Forward Error Correction
FREQ Frequency
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
FWD Forward
GRP Group
HF High Frequency
Hz Hertz
IC Integrated Circuit
IF Intermediate Frequency
I/O Input/Output
IONCAP Ionospheric Communications Analysis and
Prediction
ISB Independent Sideband
kHz Kilohertz
kW Kilowatt
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCL Local
LED Light Emitting Diode
LK Link
LO Local Oscillator
LP/LPX Lincompex
LRU Lowest Repairable Unit
LSB Lower Sideband
LT Light
LVL Level
MAN Manual
M CH Manual Channel
MED Medium
MHz Megahertz
MIC Microphone
MIL-STD Military Standard
MNL Manual
ms Millisecond
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MTR Meter
NAR Narrow
O.D. Olive Drab
PA Power Amplifier
PC Printed Circuit
PEP Peak Envelope Power
PLL Phase-Locked Loop
P/N Part Number
PNL Panel
POSTSL Post-Selector
PRESEL Pre-Selector
PTT Push-To-Talk
PWR Power
RCV/RX Receive
REFL Reflected
REV Revision
RF Radio Frequency
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
RFL Reflected
RMT Remote
RS232 Computer control, hardwired up to 50 feet
maximum
RS422 Computer control, hardwired up to 4000 feet
maximum
RS485 Computer control, hardwired for multiple
users
RTTY Radio Teletype
SEL Select
SLO Slow
S MTR Signal Strength Meter
SPKR Speaker
SPLX Simplex
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
SSB Single Sideband
TCXO Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator
TGC Transmit Gain Control
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
TTL Transistor Transistor Logic
TX/XMT Transmit
USB Upper Sideband
UTC Universal Time
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator
VHF Very High Frequency
VRMS Volts Root Mean Square
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WWatt
WPM Words Per Minute
* Asterisk indicates function selected

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following safety information is not necessarily related to a specific procedure in this
particular document. However, the information should be reviewed, understood and applied
in all phases of operation and maintenance before operating the equipment described here.
Standard practice uses hazard notices that are ranked in order of severity and designed to
prevent damage, injury, or death.
•A caution prevents mistakes that could result in injury or equipment damage. For
example, Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices (ESDS) must be handled
with certain precautions to minimize the effect of static build-up.
•A warning alerts users to potential hazards to life or limb. For example, to avoid
casualties, always remove power and discharge circuits to ground before
touching any circuit components.
•A danger identifies an immediate hazard to life or limb. For example, dangerous
voltages exist in certain equipment. Before removing any cover, disconnect
primary power.
Some personnel in the work place should be trained in rendering first aid. In those places
where high voltages are present, they should be familiar with methods of resuscitation.
Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operating personnel must observe at all times all safety regulations. Do not replace
components inside the equipment with the power supply turned on. Under certain
conditions, dangerous potentials may exist when the power control is in the off position due
to circuit design or charges retained by capacitors. Remove watches and rings before
performing any maintenance procedures.
Do not service or adjust alone
Under no circumstances should any person reach into or enter the enclosure to service or
adjust the equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltage should be familiar with methods of
resuscitation.

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TABLE of CONTENTS
Section Page
IGENERAL
1.1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL 1-1
1.1.1 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 1-1
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1-1
1.2.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 1-1
1.2.2 ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION 1-1
1.2.2.1 EXPECTED EMP PERFORMANCE 1-2
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 1-2
1.4 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1-6
1.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED 1-6
1.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1-7
II INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT 2-1
2.2 RETURN OF EQUIPMENT TO FACTORY 2-1
2.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2-2
2.3.1 STATION LAYOUT 2-2
2.4 CONFIGURATIONS 2-2
2.5 ANTENNAS AND GROUND SYSTEMS 2-2
2.5.1 RANDOM LENGTH NONRESONANT ANTENNAS 2-2
2.5.2 BROADBAND 50 OHM ANTENNAS 2-3
2.6 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 2-7
2.6.1 PRIMARY POWER CONNECTIONS 2-7
2.6.2 TRANSCEIVER CONNECTIONS 2-7
2.6.3 RF OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 2-7
2.6.4 ANTENNA COUPLER CONNECTIONS 2-9
2.6.5 STATION RF GROUND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 2-9
2.7 PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 2-9
2.8 RACK MOUNTING KIT OPTION 2-9
III OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL 3-1
3.2 FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS 3-1
3.3 OPERATING THE LPA-9600 3-1
3.3.1 OPERATION WITH 9000 SERIES EXCITER/
TRANSCEIVER 3-1

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TABLE of CONTENTS (Cont.)
Section Page
IV THEORY OF OPERATION
4.1 GENERAL 4-1
4.2 CONTROL PANEL MODULE A2 4-1
4.3 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY A3 4-2
4.3.1 PC ASSY COMPUTER MOTHER BOARD A3A1 4-2
4.3.2 PERIPHERAL BOARD A3A2 4-2
4.3.2.1 GENERAL 4-2
4.3.2.2 TEMPERATURE SENSE COMPARATORS U1,U2 4-2
4.3.2.3 OVERTEMPERATURE BUFFER U3 4-3
4.3.2.4 GAIN FAULT COMPARATORS U12 4-3
4.3.2.5 GAIN FAULT BUFFER U7 4-3
4.3.2.6 VC MONITOR COMPARATORS U11 4-3
4.3.2.7 VOLTAGE MONITOR COMPARATORS U13 4-3
4.3.2.8 VC MONITOR/VOLTAGE MONITOR BUFFER U19 4-3
4.3.2.9 COLLECTOR VOLTAGE METER CONDITIONING
CIRCUIT U14 4-4
4.3.2.10 COLLECTOR CURRENT METER CONDITIONING
CIRCUIT U16 4-4
4.3.2.11 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER U17 4-4
4.3.2.12 MULTIPLEXER SWITCH SELECTOR LATCH U18 4-4
4.3.2.13 OVERCURRENT DETECTORS U15 4-4
4.3.2.14 LCD ENABLE INVERTER U6E 4-4
4.3.2.15 VSWR FAULT DETECTOR U9B 4-5
4.3.2.16 FILTER FAULT DETECTOR U9C, U20A 4-5
4.2.3.17 RF PRESENT DETECTOR Q4 4-5
4.3.2.18 FORWARD POWER METER CONDITIONING
CIRCUIT U10B, U23A, AND Q13 4-5
4.3.2.19 REFLECTED POWER METER CONDITIONING
CIRCUIT U10A, U23B AND Q14 4-5
4.3.2.20 REFLECTED FAULT DETECTOR U9D 4-5
4.3.2.21 ALC/ACC CONTROL CIRCUIT U10C, U10D,
U20A, B AND C, Q3 AND Q12 4-6
4.3.2.22 DC TO DC CONVERTER U21 4-6
4.3.2.23 DC TO AC CONVERTER U22 4-6
4.3.2.24 COUPLER CONTROL CIRCUITS 4-6
4.3.2.24.1 GENERAL 4-6
4.3.2.24.2 COUPLER INPUT DETECTORS
U6A-D, U9A 4-7
4.3.2.24.3 COUPLER INTERFACE BUFFER U8 4-7
4.3.2.24.4 OUTPUT LATCH U4 4-7
4.3.2.24.5 LAMP DRIVER/RELAY DRIVER
CIRCUIT U5G, Q1, Q5, Q6 4-7
4.3.2.25 BITE BITS 4-7

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TABLE of CONTENTS (Cont.)
Section Page
IV THEORY OF OPERATION (Cont.)
4.3.3 MICROPROCESSOR BOARD A3A3 4-8
4.3.3.1 GENERAL 4-8
4.3.3.2 MICROPROCESSOR U1 4-8
4.3.3.3 ADDRESS LATCH U8 4-9
4.3.3.4 EPROM U9 4-9
4.3.3.5 POWER CLEAR CIRCUIT U2C, U4A, U4B 4-9
4.3.3.6 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR U34 4-9
4.3.3.7 MEMORY DEVICE SELECTOR U6A, U7, U21A 4-9
4.3.3.8 DIVIDE BY 2 CIRCUIT U24B 4-9
4.3.3.9 RAM-IO-TIMER U13 4-10
4.3.3.10 RELAY DRIVERS U14, U15 4-10
4.3.3.11 WATCHDOG CIRCUIT Q1, U2B, U3B 4-10
4.3.3.12 INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE SELECTOR U10C,
U10D, U11, U12 4-10
4.3.3.13 MEMORY I/O DEVICE SELECTOR U10B, U35 4-10
4.3.314 AD0-AD7 BUFFER CIRCUIT U2D, U2E, U6C,
U20E, U20F, U32 4-11
4.3.3.15 LCD ADDRESS BUFFER U19 4-11
4.3.3.16 LCD ENABLE CIRCUIT U6B, U10A 4-11
4.3.3.17 WAIT STATE GENERATOR U4C, U4D, U4E, U5 4-11
4.3.3.18 DRIVE DUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT Q2-Q5, U22,
U23, U24A, U26A, U27 4-11
4.3.3.19 BAND BUFFER CIRCUIT U30, U31, U33 4-12
4.3.3.20 INTERRUPT CONTROL CIRCUIT U28, U29 4-12
4.3.3.21 KEYBOARD INPUT BUFFERS U16A-U16D, U18,
U20A-D4-12
4.3.3.22 KEYBOARD PUSHED INTERRUPT GENERATOR
U4F, U16F, U17A 4-12
4.3.3.23 +12V GENERATOR R36, CR8 4-12
4.3.3.24 VOLTAGE PRESENT INDICATORS CR-9-CR-11 4-12
4.4 RF/PS MODULE A4 4-13
4.4.1. RF MODULE CONTROL ASSEMBLY A4A1 4-13
4.4.2 +48VDC SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY A4A2 4-13
4.4.2.1 GENERAL 4-13
4.4.2.2 INPUT SECTION 4-13
4.4.2.3 INVERTER SECTION 4-13
4.4.2.4 CONTROL SECTION 4-14
4.4.2.5 OUTPUT SECTION 4-14
4.4.2.6 CURRENT LIMITING 4-14
4.4.2.7 OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION 4-14
4.4.3 POWER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY A4A3 4-14

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TABLE of CONTENTS (Cont.)
Section Page
IV THEORY OF OPERATION (Cont.)
4.5 FILTER MODULE A5 4-16
4.5.1 PLUG-IN FILTER MODULE A5A1 THRU A5A8 4-16
4.5.2 PLUG-IN WATTMETER MODULE A5A9 4-16
4.5.3 MOTHER BOARD ASSEMBLY A5A10 4-16
4.6 OUTPUT POWER COMBINER A6 4-16
4.7 INPUT POWER SPLITTER ASSEMBLY A9 4-17
4.8 FRONT PANEL A8 4-17
4.9 REAR PANEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY A9 4-17
4.10 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY A10 4-17
VMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1.1 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS 5-1
5.2 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 5-1
5.2.2 CONNECTORS AND CABLES REQUIRED 5-2
5.2.3 PRIMARY POWER INPUT 5-2
5.2.4 TEST CONDITIONS 5-2
5.3 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES 5-2
5.3.1 PRELIMINARY 5-3
5.3.2 POWER UP 5-3
5.3.3 KEYBOARD 5-3
5.3.4 POWER ADJUSTMENT 5-3
5.3.5 500 WATT ADJUSTMENT 5-4
5.3.6 AM POWER 5-4
5.3.7 VSWR ADJUSTMENT 5-4
5.4 FAULT MESSAGES 5-5
5.5 FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURES 5-6
5.5.1 RF/PS MODULE A4 5-6
5.5.1.1 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5-6
5.5.2 PERIPHERAL BOARD A3A2 5-6
5.5.3 FILTER MODULE A5 5-6
5.5.3.1 FAULT, ALL BANDS 5-6
5.5.3.2 FAULT, ONE BAND 5-7
5.5.4 OUTPUT COMBINER A6 5-7
5.5.5 INPUT SPLITTER A7 5-7
5.5.6 MICROPROCESSOR BOARD A3A3 5-8
5.6 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5-8
5.7 SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LISTS 5-25

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LISTING of FIGURES
Section Description Page
IGENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Outline and Mounting Dimensions, LPA-9600 1-4
1.2 LPA-9600 (Front Panel and Rear Panel) 1-5
II INSTALLATION
2.1 LPA-9600 with Broadband Antenna 2-3
2.2 LPA-9600 w/CU-9100, 35 FT Antenna (Roof Top Installation) 2-4
2.3 Non-Resonant Antenna 2-5
2.4 KW Longwire Antenna Kit 2-6
2.5 Power Cable Assembly P/N 8066002297 2-7
2.6 9000 Series Exciter/Transceiver to LPA-9600 Control Cable 2-8
2.7 Voltage Customizing -Circuit Breaker/Auxiliary
Power Supply 2-10
2.8 Voltage Customizing -RF/PS Module A4 (4 each) 2-11
2.9 Rack Mount Slide Details 2-12
2.10.1 Shockmount Equipment Rack with Outline Dimensions
and Details (Sheet 1/2) 2-13
2.10.2 Shockmount Equipment Rack with Outline Dimensions
and Details (Sheet 2/2) 2-14
III OPERATION
3.1 LPA-9600 Controls and Indicators 3-2
IV THEORY OF OPERATION
4.1 LPA-9600 Overall Block Diagram 4-19
4.2 Peripheral Board A3A2 Block Diagram 4-20
4.3 Microprocessor Board A3A3 Block Diagram 4-21
4.4 Power Amplifier Assembly A4A3 Block Diagram 4-22

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LISTING of FIGURES (Cont.)
Section Description Page
VMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
5.1 Major Assembly Location (eight sheets) 5-9
5.2 LPA-9600 Test Setup 5-24
5.3 Audio Injection Test Cable (Used in Test Setup) 5-24
5.4 Chassis Wiring Diagram 5-28
5.5 Control Panel Module A2 5-30
5.6 Computer Motherboard A3A1 (two sheets) 5-32
5.7 Peripheral Board A3A2 (four sheets) 5-36
5.8 Microprocessor Board A3A3 (four sheets) 5-42
5.9 Module Control Board A4A1 5-46
5.10 +48 VDC Switching Power Supply A4A2 5-49
5.11 Power Amplifier A4A3 5-51
5.12 Filter Module A5 5-53
5.13 Combiner Module A6 5-64
5.14 Splitter Module A7 5-65
5.15 Rear Panel Connector Module A9 5-67
5.16 Auxiliary Power Supply A10 5-69
LISTING of TABLES
Section Description Page
III OPERATION
3.1 Controls and Indicators Front Panel 3-3
VMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
5.1 VRMS to Watts 5-5
5.2Fault Messages 5-17
5.3RF/PS Module A4 Fault Isolation Procedures 5-21
5.4Peripheral Board A3A2Fault Isolation Procedures 5-23
5.5LPA-9600 Table of Assemblies 5-25

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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL
This manual describes the LPA-9600 1kW Linear Solid State Power Amplifier and includes installation details,
operating instructions and maintenance procedures. Information in this manual applies to all equipment
configurations unless otherwise stated in the text or illustrations. The LPA-9600 is designed specifically for
operation with Sunair Transceivers and Exciters.
1.1.1 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The purpose of the LPA-9600 is to amplify the low level RF output of a separate exciter to produce 1.0 kW
peak envelope power (PEP) or average power. The LPA-9600 is microprocessor controlled and operates in
the frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. It is intended for a 100% unattended duty cycle for HF
communications systems networks.
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.2.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Outline and mounting dimensions for the LPA-9600 are given in the figure below. Control, power and RF
connections to the unit are made on the rear panel.
The LPA-9600 is shown in figure below. The amplifier is a single enclosed unit and is smaller and much
lighter, weighing only 90 lbs., than the traditional amplifiers and power supplies contained in separate units.
Top and bottom covers provide complete access for servicing. Two blowers are provided behind the front
panel filter to force cooling air throughout the amplifier.
1.2.2 ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION
The LPA-9600 1kW Solid State Linear Power Amplifier is a new generation amplifier, combining solid state
RF power amplification and microprocessor technology to produce over 1000 watts of reliable HF power into
a 50 ohm load. The unit operates in the frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz and at a rated output of 1.5 to 1
VSWR. Four amplifier/power supply modules, each capable of producing over 300 watts, in combination
deliver a very conservative 1000 watts of peak envelope or continuous RF output power.
The LPA-9600 operates from 115 or 230 VAC (50 to 60 Hz). It is extremely rugged and withstands
temperatures up to +65ºCwhile operating at a 100% duty cycle. Forced air cooling, under microprocessor
control, is utilized to maintain safe operating temperature.
The unit is capable of providing a reduced power mode (500 watts) and a bypass mode (65 or 125 watts) that
is locally keyboard selected. Also available by keyboard are status indications of power, individual amplifier
voltages and currents. The liquid crystal display (LCD) indicates the specific function selected.
Sophisticated diagnostics, status monitoring and routine housekeeping are all under microprocessor and
software control. In the event of malfunction the LPA-9600 automatically selects the next lower safe
operating level, flashes a warning light locally, and displays the cause of the malfunction on the LCD. If the

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malfunction is caused by more than one failure, the operator or technician is able to obtain detailed
diagnostics by use of the keyboard.
1.2.2.1 EXPECTED EMP PERFORMANCE
The LPA-9600 is designed with an EMP environment in mind. All control and power lines into and out of the
LPA-9600 are filtered. This filtering on the standard unit is adequate for a mild EMP. But for full EMP
hardening, the optional EMP filter, which replaces the existing filter, is required. This filter is designed per
approved EMP techniques and decouples every input and output line (except the antenna).
Although the output elements in the LPA-9600 are solid state rather than vacuum tube, they are adequately
protected from EMP damage by shielding and specially designed filtering and decoupling of all interface lines.
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
RF OUTPUT POWER:1 kW ± 1 dB PEP and average. 500W or bypass output, front panel keyboard
selected.
RF INPUT POWER:75W maximum.
FREQUENCY RANGE:1.6 to 30.0 MHz.
DUTY CYCLE:Continuous.
TYPE OF EMISSION:AM, SSB, CW, ISB or any other type within the bandwidth and power capabilities of
the amplifier.
WEIGHT:90 lbs. (40.8 kg).
DIMENSIONS:CM: 45.42W X 48.26D X 40.01H
Inches: 17.88W X 19D X 15.75H
INPUT IMPEDANCE:50 Ohm nominal.
2.0:1 VSWR maximum.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 Ohm unbalanced.
LOAD VSWR:Rated power at 2.0 to 1.0, reduced power (graceful degradation) up to 3 to 1, cutoff above 3
to 1.
INPUT VOLTAGE:115/230 Vac ± 15%, single phase, 50 to 60 Hz.
INPUT VOLTAGE:3.5 kVA Typical.
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION:36 dB or better below PEP with a standard two tone test signal at
rated power output.
HARMONIC ATTENUATION:73 dB or better below carrier at rated power output into a 50 Ohm load.

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SPURIOUS:80 dB below PEP.
BAND CHANGE TIME:10 ms maximum.
TUNING TIME:0 seconds without coupler. With an Automatic Antenna Coupler, tuning time dependent
on coupler type.
TEMPERATURE RANGE:Operating -30ºC to +65ºC, Storage: -40ºC to +85ºC.
HUMIDITY:MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.1, Proc. III.
ALTITUDE:0-10,000 feet.
VIBRATION:MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.2, Equipment Category f, Table 514.2-VI for wheeled
vehicles, Figure 514.2-6, Curve V.
MTBF:6,000 hours (calculated).
MTTR:15 minutes.
DIAGNOSTICS:Microprocessor controlled with English Language Readout.

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Figure 1.1 Outline and Mounting Dimensions, LPA-9600.

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Figure 1.2 LPA-9600 (Front Panel and Rear Panel).
J1 RF Output
J2RF Output
J3 AC Power
Ground
J5 Control Cable
J4 Antenna Coupler

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1.4 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
SUNAIR PART NUMBER
LPA-9600, 1 kW Linear Solid State Power Amplifier 8105000059 Gray
8105000091 Green
Power Cable Assembly (10 feet) 8066002297
Operation and Maintenance Manual 8105000509
Connector Kit 8066000294
Consisting of:
2 EA Bushing, Telescoping, .56 ID 0700550054
2 EA Bushing, Telescoping, .62 ID 0700550062
2 EA Bushing, Telescoping, .75 ID 0700550071
1 EA Connector, RF, UHF, PL-259 0742190005
1 EA Connector, RF, N UG-536B/U 0747020001
1 EA Connector, RF, N UG-21B/U 0754140008
1 EA Connector, Power, 37 Pin Round 0754320006
2 EA Clamp, Cable, Connector 0754570002
1 EA Connector, Power, 24 Pin Male 1008390011
1.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED
External AC Power Connector User Supplied
Transceiver or Exciter Consult Sunair
Coaxial Cable, RG-8A/U 0588640000
Coaxial Cable, RG-58A/U 0588130001
Antenna System, 50 Ohm Nominal User Supplied
Transceiver to LPA-9600 Control Cable without connectors 0579240002
Transceiver to LPA-9600 Control Cable assembly
(specify length) consisting of: 8076004098
Cable 0579240002, 9000 Series
Mating Connector and hardware.