Powerwave Technologies Inc. 5JS0059 Manuale Utente

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5-1.  INTRODUCTION
This section contains periodic maintenance and performance test procedures for the multichannel
power amplifier.  It also contains a list of test equipment required to perform the identified tasks.

NOTE

Check your sales order and equipment warranty
before attempting to service or repair the unit.  Do
not break the seals on equipment under warranty or
the warranty will be null and void.  Do not return
equipment for warranty or repair service until proper
shipping instructions are received from the factory.

5-2.  PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance requirements are listed in Table 5-1.  Table 5-1 also lists the intervals at
which the tasks should be performed.

Table 5-1.  Periodic Maintenance

Cables and

Connectors

12 Months

Inspect signal and power cables for
frayed insulation.  Check RF connectors
to be sure that they are tight.

12 Months

Perform annual test per paragraph 5-5.

5-3.  TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TEST
Test equipment required to test the amplifier is listed in Table 5-2.  Equivalent test equipment may
be substituted for any item, keeping in mind that a thermistor type power meter is required.

All RF test equipment must be calibrated to 0.05
dB resolution.  Any deviation from the nominal
attenuation must be accounted for and factored
into all output readings.

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