930-1990 MHz Installation and Service Manual Model SPA9329-35 Booster Power Amplifier Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual © 2002 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved. Powerwave Technologies, and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks Powerwave Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the documentation and equipment, including but not limited to component substitution and circuitry changes. Changes that impact this manual may subsequently be incorporated in a later revision of this manual. October 2002 Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Table Of Contents Par. No. 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Section 1 General Description Page No. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 General Description....................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Functional and Physical Specifications ....................
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual List Of Illustrations Figure No. 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 2-1 3-1 4-1 Page No. SPA9329-35 Front Isometric View ......................................................................................................... 1-3 SPA9329-35 Rear Isometric View .......................................................................................................... 1-3 SPA9329-35 Front View...........................................................................................
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 1 General Description 1-1 Introduction This manual contains information and procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of Powerwave’s model SPA9329-35 channel booster power amplifier. The manual is organized into six sections as follows: Section 1. General Description Section 2. Installation Section 3. Operating Instructions Section 4. Principles of Operation Section 5. Maintenance Section 6.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Table 1-2 SPA9329-35 Booster Power Amplifier Functional Specifications Parameters +27 VDC Power Model Frequency Range 1930-1990 MHz Carrier Spacing (center to center) 200 kHz nominal Occupied Bandwidth < 200 kHz/carrier Max Power Output per Carrier 100 Watts (50 dBm) Maximum Module Gain 23 dB ± 1 dB Max Tx Input Level for 100 Watts 0.5 Watts (27 dBm) Spurious Emissions -65 dBc Gain Flatness Across 20 MHz Band ±0.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Figure 1-1. SPA9329-35 Front Isometric View Figure 1-2. SPA9329-35 Rear Isometric View Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Figure 1-3. SPA9329-35 Front View Figure 1-4. SPA9329-35 Rear View Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Figure 1-5. SPA9329-35 Side View Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 2 Installation 2-1 Introduction This section contains unpacking, inspection, and installation instructions and recommendations for the Powerwave model SPA9329-35 booster power amplifier. Carefully read all material in this section prior to equipment unpacking or installation. Also read and review the operating procedures in section 3 prior to installing the equipment. It is important that the licensee perform these tasks correctly and in good faith.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual 2-4 Installation Instructions The SPA9329-35 booster amplifier module is designed for installation in an enclosure that permits access to the front of the module for connection of the RF cables and the power connectors. WARNING Turn external primary DC power off before connecting any cables. 1. Connect the +27 VDC power source to the booster power input connector (see figures 2-1, 3-1, and table 2-1). Do not apply power at this time. 2.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 3 Operating Instructions 3-1 Introduction This section contains operating instructions for the SPA9329-35 power booster amplifier. 3-2 Initial Start-Up & Operating Procedures Operating controls, indicators, and connectors located on the SPA9329-35 booster amplifier module are listed in table 3-1 and corresponding locations for each are shown in figure 3-1. To perform the initial start-up, proceed as follows: 1.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual RF Output Channel DC Power ON – OFF Switch RF Input DC Power Indicator +27 VDC Input Amplifier Enable/Disable Indicator Figure 3-1 SPA9329-35 Controls, Indicators, and Connector Locations Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 4 Principles of Operation 4-1 Introduction This section contains a functional description of the SPA9329-35 power booster amplifier. 4-2 RF Input Signal The maximum input power should not exceed the limits specified in table 1-1. 4-3 RF Output Load The load impedance should be as good as possible (1.5:1 or better) in the working band for good power transfer to the load.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual 4-6 Power Distribution Primary DC power for the amplifier is provided by the host system. The amplifier generates all the required voltages internally from the main source. Copyright Powerwave Technologies, Inc., October 2002.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 5 Maintenance 5-1 Introduction This section contains periodic maintenance and performance test procedures for the SPA932935 power booster 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.
SPA9329-35 Installation & Service Manual Section 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction This section contains a list of problems and a few suggested actions that may correct any problem with the SPA9329-35 power booster amplifier. If the suggested corrective action does not eliminate the problem, please contact your Powerwave field representative or the factory for further instructions. NOTE Check your sales order and equipment warranty before attempting to service or repair the unit.
