PJ2000M

User Manual

Manufactured by Italy
PJ2000M - User Manual
Versione 3.1

© Copyright 1993-2002
R.V.R. Elettronica SpA
Via del Fonditore 2/2c - 40138 - Bologna (Italia)
Telefono: +39 051 6010506
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Notification of intended purpose and limitations of product use
This product is a FM transmitter intended for FM audio broadcasting. It utilises
operating frequencies not harmonised in the intended countries of use.
The user must obtain a license before using the product in intended country of
use. Ensure respective country licensing requirements are complied with.
Limitations of use can apply in respect of operating freuency, transmitter power
and/or channel spacing.

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, R.V.R. Elettronica SpA, declares that this FM transmitter is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Table of Content
1. Preliminary instructions 1
2. Warranty 3
3. First Aid 5
3.1 Treatment of electrical shocks 5
3.1.1 If victim is not responsive 5
3.1.2 If victim is responsive 6
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns 6
3.2.1 Extensive burned and broken skin 6
3.2.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree) 6
4. General Description 7
4.1 External Description 7
4.2 Electrical Description 8
4.3 Meters and Indicator 8
5. Technical Specifications 9
5.1 Dimensional and Environmental Specifications 9
5.2 Electrical Specifications 9
6. Installation Procedure 11
6.1 Introduction 11
6.2 Unpacking 11
6.3 Installation 11
7. Maintenance 13
7.1 Introduction 13
7.2 Safety Consideration 13
7.3 Ordinary Maintenance 13
7.4 Equipment’s Card Replacement 13
7.5 Equipment Replacement 14
8. PJ2000M Adjustment 15
8.1 Adjustment Procedure 15
8.2 System Compensation 16
8.3 Trouble Shooting 17

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1. Preliminary instructions
This manual is written as a general guide for those having previous knowledge and
experience with this kind of equipment.

It is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety rules which should be
observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.

The installation, use and maintenance of this piece of equipment involve risks both
for the personnel performing them and for the device itself, that shall be used only by
trained personnel.

R.V.R. doesn’t assume responsibility for injury or damage resulting from improper
procedures or practices by untrained/unqualified personnel in the handling of this
unit.

Please observe all local codes and fire protection standards in the operations of this
unit.

WARNING: always disconnect power before opening covers or removing any part
of this unit.
Use appropriate grounding procedures to short out capacitors and high voltage points
before servicing.

WARNING: This is a "CLASS A" equipment. In a residential place this equipment

can cause hash. In this case can be requested to user to take the necessary measures.

R.V.R. Elettronica SpA reserves the right to modify the design and/or the technical
specifications of the product and this manual without notice.

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2. Warranty
Any product of R.V.R. Elettronica is covered by a 12 (twelve) month warranty.

For components like tubes for power amplifiers, the original manufacturer’s warranty
applies.

R.V.R. extends to the original end-user purchaser all original manufacturers warranties
which are transferable and all claims are to be made directly to R.V.R. per indicated
procedures.

R.V.R.'s warranty shall not include:

1) Re-shipment of the unit to R.V.R. for repair purposes
2) Any unauthorized repair/modification
3) Incidental/consequential damages as a result of any defect
4) Nominal non-incidental defects
5) Re-shipment costs or insurance of the unit or replacement units/parts

Warranty shall come into force from invoice date and for the period of the manufactures
warranty.

Any damage to the goods must be reported to the carrier in writing on the shipment
receipt.

Any discrepancy or damage discovered subsequent to delivery, shall be reported to

R.V.R. within five (5) days from its receipt.

To claim your rights under this warranty:

a. Contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased the unit. Describe the
problem and ask if he has an easy solution. Dealers and Distributors are supplied
with all the information about problems that may occur and usually they can repair
the unit quicker than what the manufacturer could do. Very often installing errors
are discovered by dealers.
b. If your dealer cannot help you, contact R.V.R. in Bologna and explain the problem.
If it is decided to return the unit to the factory, R.V.R. will mail you a regular
authorization with all the necessary instructions to send back the goods.
c. When you receive the authorization, you can return the unit. Pack it carefully
for the shipment, preferably using the original packing and seal the package
perfectly. The customer always assumes the risks of loss (i.e., R.V.R. is never
responsible for damage or loss), until the package reaches R.V.R. premises. For
this reason, we suggest you to insure the goods for the whole value. Shipment
must be effected C.I.F. (PREPAID) to the address specified by R.V.R.’s service
manager on the authorization.

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DO NOT RETURN UNITS WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION AS THEY WILL BE

REFUSED.
a Be sure to enclose a written technical report where mention all the problems found
and a copy of your original invoice establishing the starting date of the warranty.

Replacement and warranty parts may be order from the following address. Be sure
to include the equipment model and serial number as well as part description and
part number.

R.V.R. Elettronica SpA

Via del Fonditore, 2/2c
40138 BOLOGNA
ITALY
Tel. +39 051 6010506

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3. First Aid
The personnel employed in the installation, use and maintenance of the device, shall
be familiar with theory and practice of first aid.

3.1 Treatment of electrical shocks

3.1.1 If victim is not responsive

follow the A-B-C's of basic life support

• Place victim flat on his backon a hard surface.
• Open airway: lift up neck, push forehead back
• clear out mouth if necessary and observe for breathing
• if not breathing, begin artificial breathing (Figure 2): tilt head, pinch nostrils, make
airtight seal, four quick full breaths. Remember mouth to mouth resuscitation must
be commenced as soon as possible

Figure 1 Figure 2

• Check carotid pulse (Figura 3); if pulse is absent, begin artificial circulation
(Figura 4) depressing sternum 1 1/2" TO 2" (Figure 5).

Figura 3 Figura 4 Figura 5

• APPROX. 80 SEC. : ONE RESCUER, 15 COMPRESSIONS
• APPROX. 60 SEC.: TWO RESCUERS, 5 COMPRESSIONS, 1 BREATH
• DO NOT INTERRUPT RHYTHM OF COMPRESSIONS WHEN SECOND
PERSON IS GIVING BREATH
• Call for medical assistance as soon as possible.

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3.1.2 If victim is responsive

• Keep them warm
• Keep them as quiet as possible
• Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended)
• Call for medical help as soon as possible

3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns

3.2.1 Extensive burned and broken skin

• Cover area with clean sheet or cloth (Cleansed available cloth article).
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or
apply any salve or ointment.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated

If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and not
vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful of salt and 1/
2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither hot or cold). Allow
victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (half a glass) over a period of 15 minutes.
Discontinue fluid if vomiting occurs

Do not give alcohol

3.2.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree)

• Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleansed available cloth article.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or
apply salve or ointment.
• Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.

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4. General Description

4.1 External Description

The PJ2000M comprises two PJ1000M MosFet amplifiers connected with an HC2-
2 hybrid combiner.
The PJ2000M is housed in a 19” rack-mountable frame, 20U high, of which 5U are
free and may be used for an exciter or other equipment.

Figure 1

[1] 19” Rack Cabinet (20U)

[2] 5HE Free Space
[3] HC2-2 2KW Hybrid Combiner
[4] PJ1000M LCD -”A” 1000W FM MosFet Amplifier
[5] PJ1000M LCD -”B” 1000W FM MosFet Amplifier

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4.2 Electrical Description

The PJ2000M is a MosFet amplifier operating without the necessity of adjusments

in the 87.5-108MHz band with an output power in excess of 2000W and a drive level
of about 40-45W.
The HC2-2 Hybrid Combiner has the function of a driver power divider coming from
the exciter and of a combiner of the amplifiers power output, to generate the antenna
final output.
The diagram of the connections beetween the components of the PJ2000M is shown
in Figure 2.

Figure 2

[1] HC2-2 OUT 1 - PJ1000M “B” RF IN

[2] HC2-2 OUT 2 - PJ1000M “A” RF IN
[3] HC2-2 IN 1 - PJ1000M “A” RF OUT
[4] HC2-2 IN2 - PJ1000M “B” RF OUT

4.3 Meters and Indicator

PJ2000M doesn’t own indicators: all the measurements and indications are given
by the instruments od its components. For all the details, see as reference the manuals
of the amplifier PJ1000M and of the coupler HC2.

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5. Technical Specifications
The electrical and the phisique specifications of the PJ2000M are given below. For
details about the components of the amplifier (PJ1000M) and the hybrid combiner
(HC2) see the relative manuals.

5.1 Dimensional and Environmental Specifications

Rack Dimensions 565.0 mm (22,24”) x 850.0 mm (33,46”) x
1005.0 mm (39,57”)
Weight of each separated PJ1000M 54 Kg
Weight of HC2 15 Kg
Total Weight 192 Kg
Operating temperature range -10 °C ÷ 50 °C
Humidity 90% Maximum, without condensation

5.2 Electrical Specifications

A.C. power supply 100-130 V, 50-60 Hz
198-250 V, 50-60 Hz
Cooling system forced ventilation
Frequency range 87.5 MHz ÷ 108 MHz
Output power 2000 W
Power consuption Approx. 4000 W at full power
Drive power Approx. 40 W for Pout = 2000 W
Input connector “N” type connector
Input impedance 50 Ohm
Output connector Standard 7/8” EIA Flange
Output impedance 50 Ohm
Harmonic and spurious soppression Respect all requirments FCC and CCIR
Layout description Two separate PJ1000M amplifier modules and
one HC2-2 2KW Hybrid Combiner.

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6. Installation Procedure

6.1 Introduction

This section contains the necessary informations for the installation and preliminary
checks on the PJ2000M.

6.2 Unpacking

Unpack the amplifier and before any other operation check that the amplifier isn’t
damaged and all the controls on the front and rear panels are in good condition.

6.3 Installation

After all the connections have been made between the individual devices, it is
necessary to perform the following operations to install the PJ2000M:

1) With the help of Figure 2, verify that all the connections are in perfect condition.

Eventual errors can cause damage to the amplifier modules.

2) Perform the upper setup, connect a 2KW 50 Ohm dummy load to the HC2-2's
output connector with a through wattmeter in series.

3) Connect an exciter with a output power not less than 50W to the R.F. input of
the HC2-2.

4) Set the output power of the exciter to the minimum value.

5) Switch on the two PJ1000M and the exciter, and then wait until the exciter is
locked onto the operating frequency.

6) Increase gradually the output power of the exciter, verifying at the same time a
proportional increase of output power of the PJ1000M (PWR FWD of the two
amplifiers) and an increase of the output power on the meter of the hybrid
combiner with the selector on the FWD position; the output power on the meter
of the HC2-2 hybrid combiner is, apart from the instruments errors and the little
loss in the combiner, twice respect the output power of each amplifier.

This value can be compared with the value read with the external wattmeter.

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7) Increase the exciter output power in order to have 2000W power on the
PJ2000M.

8) Switch the meter selector of the HC2-2 to the RFL position and verify that the
meter needle is at zero.

Note: To verify the correct balancing of the two PJ1000M modules, do switch the
meter selector of the HC2-2 to UNBAL position and verify that the power isn't more
than 20W.

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7. Maintenance

7.1 Introduction

This section provides general maintenance information and electrical adjustment for
the PJ2000M Amplifier.

Maintenance is divided into categories dependent upon the complexity of the

procedure and the test equipment required to complete the maintenance.

7.2 Safety Consideration

When the amplifier is operational, hazardous voltages and high currents are
accessible internally, and there are high power R.F. signals.

Don’t remove any cover without switching off the system first and close all
covers before restarting the system.

Ensure all primary power is disconnected from the amplifier before attempting
equipment maintenance.

FIRST LEVEL MAINTENANCE

7.3 Ordinary Maintenance

The only regular maintenance needed by PJ2000M, is the periodic substitution of

the blowers, and the cleaning of dust filters and any dust accumulated inside the
amplifier.

The time between overhauling of the blowers depends upon several environmental
factors, temperature, humidity, dust pollution etc.

It’s advisable to check the unit every 6 months, and to substitute noisy blowers.

Blowers should be changed as a matter of course at least every 18 months.

SECOND LEVEL MAINTENANCE

7.4 Equipment’s Card Replacement

See as reference the card replacement section on the manuals of the relative device.

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7.5 Equipment Replacement

If it’s necessary to replace a power amplifier or the hybrid coupler, it is advisable to

perform the adjustment of the sytem. Refer to chapter 8 for directions.

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8. PJ2000M Adjustment

8.1 Adjustment Procedure

NOTE: Before any adjustment operation (such as a dummy load substitution or an

interconnection cable replacement) switch off the system.

To obtain a correct configuration it is necessary to perform the following operations:

1) Verify that the two PJ1000M amplifiers have the same gain (for the same input
they have the same output power), and verify the output is 1000W or more.

2) If the connection cables between the two amplifiers and the hybrid combiner
have been substituted, they shall be the same length.

3) Make the connections of the cables as shown in Figure 2.

4) Perform the setup below.

5) Connect a 2KW 50 Ohm dummy load to the HC2-2's output connector with a
through wattmeter in series.

6) Connect an exciter with a output power not less than 50W to HC2-2's Input
connector.

7) Set the output power of the exciter to the minimum value.

8) Switch the meter selector of the HC2-2 to the FWD position.

9) Switch on the two PJ1000M and the exciter, and then wait until the exciter is
locked onto the operating frequency.

10) Increase gradually the output power of the exciter, verifying at the same time a
proportional increase of output power of the PJ1000M (PWR FWD of the two
amplifiers) and an increase of the output power on the meter of the hybrid
combiner with the selector on the FWD position; the output power on the meter
of the HC2-2 hybrid combiner is, apart from the instruments errors and the little
loss in the combiner, twice respect the output power of each amplifier.

This value can be compared with the value read with the external wattmeter.

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11) Increase the exciter output power in order to have 2000W power on the
PJ2000M, if the output power is less than 2000W proceed with the
compensation of the system.

8.2 System Compensation

1) On the coupler instrument, select the Forward power measurement mode.

2) Remove the coupler’s upper cover.

3) Set the desired system working frequency on the exciter.

4) Set the system output forward power at 80% of the nominal value.

5) Regulate all the variable capacitors to their middle position (Figure 3).

Figure 3

6) Adjust the variable capacitors (1) and (2), relative to the first amplifier output
(Figure 4) to maximize the power measured by the Coupler’s instrument.

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Figure 4

7) Adjust the variable capacitors (3) and (4), relative to the second amplifier relative
to the second amplifier output, to maximize the power level measured by the
Coupler’s instrument.

8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the system power reaches its maximum.

9) Reassemble the Coupler’s upper cover.

10) Adjust the system output Forward power to the nominal value.

11) If the compensation is done because one PJ1000M was replaced, it is normally
necessary to operate only on the capacitors related to the substituted amplifier.

8.3 Trouble Shooting

A) Anomaly: Overdrive protections light up on one or both the

PJ1000M amplifiers.

Solutions:

1) Decrease the driver power.

B) Anomaly: SWR protections light up on one or both the PJ1000M

amplifiers.

Solutions:

1) Verify the correct operation of the antenna (SWR < 1.5).

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2) Verify the integrity of the connection cables between the outputs of the two
PJ1000M amplifiers and the HC2-2 Hybrid Combiner (absence of short circuits
and correct connector mating).

3) Verify the correct connection of the interconnection cables between modules.

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