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==DDUtil Setup==
 
==DDUtil Setup==
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* On the '''Setup''' form's '''Amps''' tab in the '''KPA1500''' group select the serial port for the amp.
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===Amps Tab===
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* In the '''KPA1500''' group select the serial port for the amp.
 
** '''Note:''' the amplifier has an internal '''USB to Serial''' adapter built in and will create a serial port when the USB cable is attached from the PC to the amp. However, this port number needs to be checked as Windows may create a duplicate port of an already existing port. This is a long-standing defect in Windows and must be corrected by re-assigning the port number to one that is not already in use. To correct this condition follow these steps:
 
** '''Note:''' the amplifier has an internal '''USB to Serial''' adapter built in and will create a serial port when the USB cable is attached from the PC to the amp. However, this port number needs to be checked as Windows may create a duplicate port of an already existing port. This is a long-standing defect in Windows and must be corrected by re-assigning the port number to one that is not already in use. To correct this condition follow these steps:
 
*** Open the Windows '''Device Manager''' and select '''Ports (COM & LPT).
 
*** Open the Windows '''Device Manager''' and select '''Ports (COM & LPT).
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*** Find the newly created port and right=click it and select properties.
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*** Find the newly created port and right-click it and select properties.
 
*** On the '''Properties''' form select the '''Advanced''' button and select a unique port number.
 
*** On the '''Properties''' form select the '''Advanced''' button and select a unique port number.
 
*** Hit the '''OK''' button two times to complete the operation.
 
*** Hit the '''OK''' button two times to complete the operation.
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* On the '''Setup''' form's '''Auto Drive''' tab consider these settings.
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===Auto Drive Tab===
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** If your not familiar with the '''Auto Drive''' feature please read the '''[[AutoDrive|Auto Drive Wiki page]]''' before proceeding.
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* Set the drive levels for the desired output for Amp 1|2.
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** If you would like two different main power levels for each band select the following Auto Drive Options:
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** '''Note:''' If your're not familiar with the '''Auto Drive''' feature please read the '''[[AutoDrive|Auto Drive Wiki page]]''' before proceeding.
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*** Select '''1 Key Line'''
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** If you would like two different power levels for each band follow these steps:
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** If you want DDUtil and the amp to follow each other select the following Auto Drive Options:
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*** Select the '''1 Key Line''' check box.
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*** In the '''Amplifier Drive''' group for Amp 1|2 set the appropriate drive settings for low|high power settings as desired.
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*** Then when you select Amp 1|2 from the '''Misc''' form or by macro auto drive will supply the appropriate drive level for the selected Amp 1|2 setting.
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** If you want '''DDUtil''' and the amp to follow each other select the following check boxes:
 
*** Select - '''Amp Follows DDUtil PTT'''
 
*** Select - '''Amp Follows DDUtil PTT'''
 
*** Select - '''DDUtil follows Amp PTT'''
 
*** Select - '''DDUtil follows Amp PTT'''
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** Additionally, the Low Power setting is available as a third power option.
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** Additionally, the '''Low Power''' drive setting is available as a third power option.
  
 
==Operation==
 
==Operation==
 
*The controls listed above, for the most part, are a mirror of the front panel controls on the amplifier.
 
*The controls listed above, for the most part, are a mirror of the front panel controls on the amplifier.
 
*It is suggested that the operator become familiar with the '''Elecraft KPA1500 Users Manual''' especially the '''ATU''' section.
 
*It is suggested that the operator become familiar with the '''Elecraft KPA1500 Users Manual''' especially the '''ATU''' section.

Revision as of 06:48, 22 October 2018

General

DDUtil supports the remote operation of the Elecraft KPA-1500 amplifier. This fine amplifier is capable of a full 1500 watts of RF power and also contains a fully automatic wide range antenna tuner. The necessary functions to power on/off and operate this amp remotely with-in your shack. See the following section for a description of DDUtil supported functionality.

Controls

Form Header - Displays form name and transmit frequency.
PWR - Press to toggle Mains Power on/off.
Temp - Displays PA temperature (click to toggle from Celsius to Fahrenheit).
I - Displays PA current (Amps).
E - Displays PA Volts.
Fan - Double-Click to step through and set Minimum cooling fans speed. Will indicate actual fan speed which is controlled by PA temperature.
? - Displays this help document.
Mode - Press to toggle amplifier mode (Operate/Standby).
Ant - Press to select (toggle) amplifier output antenna (1|2).
- Fault Group -

  • Reset - Press to reset amplifier fault.
  • Flt Log - Press to display the Fault Log.

- ATU Group -

  • InLine - Selects whether the ATU is InLine or OffLine.
  • Active - Selects whether the ATU is currently Active or ByPassed.
  • T - Press to Start a full ATU tune cycle.
  • X - Press to Stop the ATU tune cycle.

Info Window - Displays Select Amplifier Information and Amplifier Error Messages. Double-click to erase.
Power & SWR - Display amps forward power and SWR.
Status Bar - Displays the connected serial port and baud rate.

DDUtil Setup

Amps Tab

  • In the KPA1500 group select the serial port for the amp.
    • Note: the amplifier has an internal USB to Serial adapter built in and will create a serial port when the USB cable is attached from the PC to the amp. However, this port number needs to be checked as Windows may create a duplicate port of an already existing port. This is a long-standing defect in Windows and must be corrected by re-assigning the port number to one that is not already in use. To correct this condition follow these steps:
      • Open the Windows Device Manager and select Ports (COM & LPT).
      • Find the newly created port and right-click it and select properties.
      • On the Properties form select the Advanced button and select a unique port number.
      • Hit the OK button two times to complete the operation.

Auto Drive Tab

  • Set the drive levels for the desired output for Amp 1|2.
    • Note: If your're not familiar with the Auto Drive feature please read the Auto Drive Wiki page before proceeding.
    • If you would like two different power levels for each band follow these steps:
      • Select the 1 Key Line check box.
      • In the Amplifier Drive group for Amp 1|2 set the appropriate drive settings for low|high power settings as desired.
      • Then when you select Amp 1|2 from the Misc form or by macro auto drive will supply the appropriate drive level for the selected Amp 1|2 setting.
    • If you want DDUtil and the amp to follow each other select the following check boxes:
      • Select - Amp Follows DDUtil PTT
      • Select - DDUtil follows Amp PTT
    • Additionally, the Low Power drive setting is available as a third power option.

Operation

  • The controls listed above, for the most part, are a mirror of the front panel controls on the amplifier.
  • It is suggested that the operator become familiar with the Elecraft KPA1500 Users Manual especially the ATU section.
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