Difference between revisions of "KPA1500"
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'''I''' - Displays PA current (Amps).<br> | '''I''' - Displays PA current (Amps).<br> | ||
'''E''' - Displays PA Volts.<br> | '''E''' - Displays PA Volts.<br> | ||
− | + | ====Fan Group==== | |
+ | *Left-hand window displays the actual cooling fan(s) speed. | ||
+ | *Right-hand control sets the '''Minimum''' cooling fan(s) speed. | ||
'''?''' - Displays this help document.<br> | '''?''' - Displays this help document.<br> | ||
'''Mode''' - Press to toggle amplifier mode ('''Operate/Standby''').<br> | '''Mode''' - Press to toggle amplifier mode ('''Operate/Standby''').<br> | ||
'''Ant''' - Press to select (toggle) amplifier output antenna (1|2).<br> | '''Ant''' - Press to select (toggle) amplifier output antenna (1|2).<br> | ||
− | ===Fault Group=== | + | ====Fault Group==== |
*'''Reset''' - Press to reset amplifier fault.<br> | *'''Reset''' - Press to reset amplifier fault.<br> | ||
*'''Flt Log''' - Press to display the Fault Log.<br> | *'''Flt Log''' - Press to display the Fault Log.<br> | ||
− | ===ATU Group=== | + | ====ATU Group==== |
*'''InLine''' - Selects whether the ATU is InLine or OffLine.<br> | *'''InLine''' - Selects whether the ATU is InLine or OffLine.<br> | ||
*'''Active''' - Selects whether the ATU is currently Active or ByPassed.<br> | *'''Active''' - Selects whether the ATU is currently Active or ByPassed.<br> | ||
− | *''' | + | *'''Tune''' - Press to Start a full ATU tune cycle.<br> |
− | *''' | + | *'''Stop''' - Press to Stop the ATU tune cycle.<br> |
'''Info Window''' - Displays '''Select Amplifier Information''' and '''Amplifier Error Messages'''. Double-click to erase.<br> | '''Info Window''' - Displays '''Select Amplifier Information''' and '''Amplifier Error Messages'''. Double-click to erase.<br> | ||
'''Power & SWR''' - Display amp's '''Forward Power''' and '''SWR'''.<br> | '''Power & SWR''' - Display amp's '''Forward Power''' and '''SWR'''.<br> | ||
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*** Select - '''DDUtil follows Amp PTT''' | *** Select - '''DDUtil follows Amp PTT''' | ||
** Additionally, the '''Low Power''' drive setting is available as a third power option. | ** Additionally, the '''Low Power''' drive setting is available as a third power option. | ||
− | + | ===Macros Tab=== | |
+ | There are some Macros that are very handy to use with this amp. | ||
+ | *'''DD6TTP025;DDET;DD6TXT1;''' will initiate an automatic tune cycle. (F6k only) | ||
+ | *'''DDPT''' will toggle the '''Oper/Stby''' function. | ||
+ | *'''DDAP1''' will select the Auto Drive '''Amp1''' drive settings | ||
+ | *'''DDAP2''' will select the Auto Drive '''Amp2''' drive settings | ||
+ | *'''DDPL''' will select the Auto Drive '''Low Power''' setting. | ||
==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 15:26, 31 October 2018
Contents
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 Group
- Left-hand window displays the actual cooling fan(s) speed.
- Right-hand control sets the Minimum cooling fan(s) speed.
? - 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.
- Tune - Press to Start a full ATU tune cycle.
- Stop - Press to Stop the ATU tune cycle.
Info Window - Displays Select Amplifier Information and Amplifier Error Messages. Double-click to erase.
Power & SWR - Display amp's 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.
- 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:
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.
Macros Tab
There are some Macros that are very handy to use with this amp.
- DD6TTP025;DDET;DD6TXT1; will initiate an automatic tune cycle. (F6k only)
- DDPT will toggle the Oper/Stby function.
- DDAP1 will select the Auto Drive Amp1 drive settings
- DDAP2 will select the Auto Drive Amp2 drive settings
- DDPL will select the Auto Drive Low Power setting.
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.