FlexRadio Power Genius XL Manual de usuario

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Power Genius XL

User Guide

SmartSDR Version 2.4.9

Power Genius XL Firmware Version 2.9.12

Power Genius XL Utility Version 2.1.8

10 December 2018

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Contents 
1Important notice................................................................................................................................ 4
2Features of the Power Genius XL....................................................................................................... 6
1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Back Panel................................................................................................................................... 7
3 BCD/PTB connector pinout......................................................................................................... 9
3Setting up the Power Genius XL....................................................................................................... 10 
1 Installing the Power Genius XL Utility ...................................................................................... 12 
2 Connecting the PGXL to the radio............................................................................................ 12 
2.1 Required keying delay ....................................................................................................... 14 
2.2 Connecting the PGXL to a FLEX-6000 Series radio............................................................ 15 
2.3 Connecting the PGXL to a Yaesu transceiver..................................................................... 16 
2.4 Connecting the PGXL to a Kenwood transceiver............................................................... 18 
2.5 Connecting the PGXL to an Elecraft transceiver ............................................................... 19 
2.6 Connecting the PGXL to an Icom transceiver.................................................................... 21 
2.7 Connecting the PGXL to other radios................................................................................ 23 
3 Testing the connection to the radio ......................................................................................... 23 
4Using the Power Genius XL.............................................................................................................. 24 
1 STBY/OPER Button.................................................................................................................... 24 
2 Front Panel Display................................................................................................................... 25 
2.1 Power meter...................................................................................................................... 25 
2.2 SWR meter ........................................................................................................................ 26 
2.3 Id peak ............................................................................................................................... 26 
2.4 PTT and Band Data............................................................................................................ 26 
2.5 Temperature and voltage.................................................................................................. 27 
2.6 IP address and Firmware version ...................................................................................... 27 
3 Backlight modes ....................................................................................................................... 28 
3.1 Standby Mode – Yellow backlight ..................................................................................... 28 
3.2 Operate Mode – Green backlight...................................................................................... 28 
3.3 TX Mode – Red backlight................................................................................................... 29 
3.4 Firmware Upgrade Mode – Magenta backlight ................................................................ 29 
5MEffA ............................................................................................................................................... 30 
6Automatic Power Control ................................................................................................................ 31 

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7Harmonic Load................................................................................................................................. 32 
8Cooling ............................................................................................................................................. 33 
9Features of the Power Genius XL Utility.......................................................................................... 34 
9.1 Remote Front Panel Display ..................................................................................................... 34 
9.2 Amplifier Configuration............................................................................................................ 34 
9.3 Firmware Update Procedure .................................................................................................... 37 
10 Resetting the Power Genius XL........................................................................................................ 38 
11 Alarms.............................................................................................................................................. 38 
12 Specifications................................................................................................................................... 39 
13 FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................. 39 
 
 

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1 Important notice

WARNING!

This amplifier has been designed to operate only on frequency bands in the amateur radio service. You are

required to have a valid amateur radio license to operate on these frequencies.

Please operate this amplifier only in accordance with instructions in this quick start guide and the user guide.

The unit must only be opened and/or serviced by a qualified technician.

Radio frequency energy (RF) from transmitters can interact with some electronic devices, such as cardiac

pacemakers and defibrillators. Please refer to the pacemaker or defibrillator manufacturer's instructions with

respect to precautions to be taken near an amateur radio transmitter. If any interaction or interference with a

pacemaker or defibrillator is suspected, STOP transmitting immediately.

! - WARNING!

▲- Caution

i – Information

! – This unit is NOT A TOY. It must not be handled by children nor placed/operated

within reach of children.

! – Do not leave packing material for this unit unattended. It may be harmful to children

if misused.

! – This unit contains small parts that could be a choking hazard to small children. Do

not leave accessories unattended.

! – Do not operate this unit in potentially explosive environments.

! – Never attempt to insert wires or any tools into the interior of this unit during

operation. This may cause fire or electric shock.

! – This unit must only be operated with the electrical power described in this User

Guide. Doing otherwise may cause a fire, injury or electrical shock.

! – Never connect or disconnect antennas while in TRANSMIT mode. This may cause

electrical shock or RF burns and damage to the unit.

! – This unit generates Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Use caution and observe proper

safety practices regarding your system configuration. When attached to an antenna,

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this amplifier can generate RF electromagnetic fields which require evaluation

according to your national law to provide any necessary isolation or protection

required, with respect to human exposure.

▲- This unit must only be opened and/or serviced by a qualified technician. Opening

the unit may void the manufacturer's warranty.

▲- Do not operate this unit in areas of extreme humidity.

▲- Avoid operating this amplifier in direct sunlight or other areas of extreme heat,

excessive vibration, or mechanical force.

▲- If this unit is intended for use in commercial applications, special safety regulations

and cautions may apply to prevent accidents.

▲- If any defect, abnormal result, or other observations occur that are not covered by

this User Guide; immediately cease operation and contact the manufacturer or local

distributor for operational advice or repair of the unit.

i – No physical modification of this amplifier is allowed. Any other use or modification

(including software changes that affect operational characteristics) will void the

manufacturer's warranty.

i – Ensure proper ventilation around the amplifier; This includes 30 cm (12 inches)

clearance in front and back.

i – Please study the complete User Guide. This document contains important

information regarding the safe operation of this unit. If you have any questions, please

contact the manufacturer or local distributor for further information.

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2 Features of the Power Genius XL

•Full legal power on all HF bands and 6M in all modes. 1500W ICAS with headroom for 2000W

•Unique Maximum Efficiency Algorithm (MEffA™) for efficiencies up to 75%

•Duplexed filters maximize harmonic suppression and efficiency

•Fully SO2R capable – 70dB nominal isolation between exciter inputs

•Automatic Power Control (APC) for ultra-fast SWR protection

•Remote control with desktop application in LAN or WAN environments

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is designed to be easy to understand and intuitive to use. It consists of three elements:

Standby / Operate button

RGB LED Backlight

LCD Touchscreen Display

Pressing the STBY/OPER button toggles the amplifier between STANDBY and OPERATE modes. The LCD

Touchscreen Display shows all the important data for monitoring the amplifier while in operation. The LED

backlight shows operational states:

•STANDBY mode is indicated by a yellow backlight.

•OPERATE mode is indicated by a green backlight.

•Transmitting is indicated by a red backlight.

•Firmware Upgrade mode is indicated by a magenta backlight.

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2.2 Back Panel

The back-panel connectors are logically divided into two groups, A and B. The amplifier will amplify the signal

on the A input and output it on the A output, or it will amplify the signal on the B input and output it on the B

output. The A and B sections of the amplifier can be controlled independently by two radios. Separate A and B

keying inputs (Push-To-Talk inputs) are provided as well as separate band data inputs. Either of the A or B

sections can be keyed at any one time, but they cannot be keyed simultaneously.

AC Power input: 90-250V AC, 50/60 Hz

RF Adaptive predistortion A output: BNC female connector, -60dBc output signal,

for connecting to radio A’s adaptive predistortion input

RF Adaptive predistortion B output: BNC female connector, -60dBc output signal,

for connecting to radio B’s adaptive predistortion input

RF output B: SO239 connector for connecting an antenna

RF output A: SO239 connector for connecting an antenna

CAT input B: buffered male DB9 connector for radio B CAT input

RF input B: SO239 connector for connecting radio B.

RF input A: SO239 connector for connecting radio A.

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Power Switch: Switches input power on and off.

PTT output A: buffered female RCA connector. The center pin is grounded when the

A section of the amplifier is keyed.

PTT input A: buffered female RCA connector. Ground the center pin to key the A

section of the amplifier.

CAT input A: buffered male DB9 connector for radio A CAT input

BCD/PTB input A: buffered female DB15 connector for radio A band data

CI-V input A: buffered 3.5mm stereo female connector for ICOM radio A band data

BCD/PTB input B: buffered female DB15 connector for radio B band data

CI-V input B: buffered 3.5mm stereo female connector for ICOM radio B band data

PTT output B: buffered female RCA connector. The center pin is grounded when the

B section of the amplifier is keyed.

PTT input B: buffered female RCA connector. Ground the center pin to key the B

section of the amplifier.

Ethernet connection: RJ45 Local Area Network ethernet connection

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2.3 BCD/PTB connector pinout

PTB input – Uses a single 5 to 15 volt DC signal to select the

proper output filter. The pins are isolated with optoisolators.

Pin 1

Filter for 1.8 to 2 MHz

Pin 2

Filter for 3.5 to 4 MHz

Pin 3

Filter for 5 to 7.5 MHz

Pin 4 or 5

Filter for 10 to 14.5 MHz

Pin 6,7, 8 or 9

Filter for 18 to 29.5 MHz

Pin 10

Filter for 50 to 52 MHz

BCD input – Uses a BCD signal (5 to 15VDC) to select

the proper band filter. The pins are isolated with

optocouplers.

The BCD inputs are designed for a direct connection

to a band decoder output used by radios such as

Yaesu and Elecraft.

Filter No.

Band

160m

80m

40m

30m

20m

17m

15m

12m

10m

None

Frequency

1.8

3.5

Band A

Band B

Band C

Band D

Hex Code

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3 Setting up the Power Genius XL

The following accessories and materials are included with your Power Genius XL amplifier. Carefully remove the

amplifier from its shipping container, unpack and identify the items listed below:

•One (1) Power Genius XL amplifier

•One (1) 2.4m (8 ft.) AC power cord with C13 connector and pigtails

•One (1) 2m (6 ft.) Ethernet cable

•One (1) Power Genius XL Quick Start Guide

Place your Power Genius XL on a flat stable surface. Make sure the amplifier has at least 30cm (12 inches) of

clear space in front and back to insure adequate cooling.

Follow these steps to begin setting up your Power Genius XL:

1. Connect the radio’s antenna output to the RF DRIVE socket on the PG XL (port A or B).

2. Connect the antenna to the corresponding RF OUTPUT socket.

3. Connect the supplied ethernet cable from the RJ45 socket on the amplifier’s back panel to a similar

socket on your Local Area Network’s router or switch.

4. Connect the supplied power cable to the AC power source and plug the C13 connector into the power

socket on the back panel. The amplifier will accept 90 to 250 volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz. If powered by less

than 208 volts, it will operate at a reduced maximum output power level.

5. Turn the amplifier on using the power switch on the back panel.

Upon powering up, the display shows the start-up screen:

The amplifier does a power-on self-test of all the internal components and the results of the test are displayed

on the front panel.

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