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Contents
1Important Notice .............................................................................................................................4
2Features of the Power Genius XL .....................................................................................................6
2.1 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................6
2.2 Back Panel.................................................................................................................................7
2.3 PTB/BCD Connector Pinout.......................................................................................................9
3Power Genius XL Setup, Configuration, and Testing.......................................................................10
3.1 Unpacking and Setup..............................................................................................................10
3.2 Connecting the Power Genius XL Windows Utility..................................................................12
3.3 Basic Configuration.................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Network Tab: Set a Custom Device Name........................................................................14
3.3.2 Network Tab: Configuring the Network ...........................................................................14
3.3.3 Network Tab: Testing Network Configuration..................................................................15
3.3.4 FlexRadio Tab: Configuring for a FLEX-6000 Series Transceiver. .......................................17
3.4 Advanced Configuration .........................................................................................................19
3.4.1 Configuring the Power Genius XL ....................................................................................19
3.4.2 Required RF Output Delay (TX Delay) ..............................................................................20
3.4.3 Interfacing with Other Exciters ........................................................................................22
3.5 Testing ....................................................................................................................................33
4Operating the Power Genius XL .....................................................................................................35
4.1 Changing Standby and Operate Modes...................................................................................35
4.1.1 Standby Mode .................................................................................................................35
4.1.2 Operate Mode .................................................................................................................36
4.2 Setting Amplifier Bias Class.....................................................................................................36
4.2.1 Amplifier Bias Class Modes..............................................................................................37
4.3 Transmitting............................................................................................................................38
4.3.1 Power Meter (PWR).........................................................................................................38
4.3.2 SWR meter ......................................................................................................................39
4.3.3 IdMeter ...........................................................................................................................39
4.3.4 PTT and Band Data ..........................................................................................................39
4.3.5 Temperature and Voltage ................................................................................................40
4.3.6 Additional Information ....................................................................................................40
4.4 Status LED (Backlight) .............................................................................................................41
4.4.1 Standby Mode – Yellow backlight ....................................................................................41
