Difference between revisions of "KPA1500"
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*'''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> | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''T''' - Press to Start a full ATU tune cycle.<br> |
| + | *'''X''' - 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 amps forward power and SWR.<br> | '''Power & SWR''' - Display amps forward power and SWR.<br> | ||
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==DDUtil Setup== | ==DDUtil Setup== | ||
| − | * On the Setup form '''Amps''' tab in the '''KPA1500''' group select the serial port for the amp. | + | * On the '''Setup''' form's '''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: | ** '''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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*** 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. | ||
| + | * On the '''Setup''' form's '''Auto Drive''' tab consider these settings. | ||
| + | ** If your not familiar with the '''Auto Drive''' feature please read the '''[[AutoDrive|Auto Drive Wiki page]]''' before proceeding. | ||
| + | ** If you would like two different main power levels for each band select the following Auto Drive Options: | ||
| + | *** Select '''1 Key Line''' | ||
| + | ** If you want DDUtil and the amp to follow each other select the following Auto Drive Options: | ||
| + | *** Select - '''Amp Follows DDUtil PTT''' | ||
| + | *** Select - '''DDUtil follows Amp PTT''' | ||
| + | ** Additionally, the Low Power 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 11:05, 20 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 - 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
- On the Setup form's 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:
- On the Setup form's Auto Drive tab consider these settings.
- If your not familiar with the Auto Drive feature please read the Auto Drive Wiki page before proceeding.
- If you would like two different main power levels for each band select the following Auto Drive Options:
- Select 1 Key Line
- If you want DDUtil and the amp to follow each other select the following Auto Drive Options:
- Select - Amp Follows DDUtil PTT
- Select - DDUtil follows Amp PTT
- Additionally, the Low Power 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.
