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LPA-9600
1 KILOWATT POWER AMPLIFIER
LPA-9500
500 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER
The Sunair LPA-9500 and LPA-9600 are proven solutions in microprocessor-controlled. In the event of malfunction, the amplifiers
communications applications where rugged and reliable high power automatically select the next lowest safe operating level, activate a
amplifiers are required. The amplifiers combine solid-state RF power warning light, and display the cause on the front panel. The amplifiers’
amplification and control technology to produce reliable HF power at intuitive modular design allows for ease of maintenance and upgrade
continuous duty. The LPAs interface directly with the 9000D series of throughout the equipment life cycle at minimal expense. Thousands
radios and transmitters, and operate over a frequency range of 1.5 MHz are in daily service as integral components of critical strategic
to 30 MHz, delivering rated output for a load VSWR up to 2:1 over the communications solutions worldwide.
full-temperature operating range, with graceful degradation for load
GENERAL
VSWR up to 3:1. The amplifiers are protected from damage due to load
Frequency Range 1.5 – 30 MHz
VSWR above 3:1 and short or open circuits. Power Output * LPA-9600: 1000 W PEP and Average
* LPA-9500: 500 W PEP and Average
The Sunair LPA-9500 and LPA-9600 use two and four amplifier power Duty Cycle Continuous
supply modules, respectively, capable of producing over 300W each, which Intermodulation Distortion 36 dB Below PEP
allow the units to deliver conservative averages of 500W and 1kW. The
Harmonic Distortion 60 dB Below PEP
Band Change Time 10 ms Maximum
approach of combining power supplies and amplifiers in modular form
Output Impedance 50 Ω Unbalanced
produces considerable redundancy and protection again failures. Should Load VSWR * Rated Power ≤ 2:1
there be a failure in one of the LPA-9600 RF/PS modules, the unit will * Graceful Degradation ≤ 3:1
automatically switch to 500W operation. The LPA-9500 provides selectable * Protected Cut Off Above 3:1
power of 500W or 250W, while the LPA-9600 provides selectable power of Input VSWR 2:1 Maximum
1kW or 500W; and both units allow bypass operation.
Input Voltage 115 / 230 VAC ±15%, Single Phase 50 – 60 Hz
Input Power * LPA-9600: 4500 VA Typical (Including Exciter)
* LPA-9500: 2000 VA Typical (Including Exciter)
Advanced built-in-test (BITE) capability, along with status Indicators Power On, Fault, Metering, and LCD
indicators of power, individual PA voltages and currents, are all Metering Forward Power, Reflected Power, and PA Voltages and Currents
BITE Microprocessor-Controlled With English Language Readout
MTBF 6900 Hours
• Redundant Internal AC Power Supplies MTTR 30 Minutes
• Soft Fail Design Dimensions * 15.75 H x 17.88 W x 19.0 L (in)
* 40.0 H x 45.4 W x 48.3 L (cm)
• Full Power into Load VSWR up to 2:1 Weight * LPA-9600: 90 lbs (40.9 kg)
• Comprehensive BITE to LRU * LPA-9500: 70 lbs (31.8 kg)
Construction Modular Plug-In Assemblies, Field Serviceable
Origin Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INTERNAL OPTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL
Power Level Setting Third Level of 250 W Temperature * Operating: -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to 149°F)
* Storage: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONS Humidity 95% at 65°C (149°F), Non-Condensing
Mounting * Ears and Rack Slides For EIA Standard 19 Inch Rack Shock MIL-STD 810F, Method 516.5, Procedure 1
* Desktop Vibration MIL-STD 810F, Method 514.5 & MIL-STD-167-1
* Shockmount Kit Altitude * Operating: Up to 10,000 Feet
Spares Kits Running Spares, Field Modules * Storage: Up to 40,000 Feet
Radios RT-9000D / R-9000D / T-9000D
1 kW Antenna Couplers CU-9150 CERTIFICATIONS
European CE Standard, * EN 300 373-2 v1.2.1
(Optional) * EN 301 843-5 v1.1.1
* EN 60950
* Notified Body 1177
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Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Revised: August 2011.
