Difference between revisions from 2022/01/12 21:31 and 2022/01/09 01:32.last revision 11-2020 by OK2ZAW
! K9AY and 4-way Bi-dir beverage Controller
*''' This controller allows you to control:'''
** Simply K9AY - [link|https://remoteqth.com/k9ay-loops.php] (could be only over coax)
** K9AY++ RF box - [link|https://remoteqth.com/k9ay-loops-bpf-preamp.php] (coax + ctrl cable)
** Bi-DIR beverage TWO directions - [link|https://remoteqth.com/two-wire-beverage.php] (only over coax)
** Bi-DIR beverage FOUR directions with 4-way switch - [link|https://remoteqth.com/4-way-switch.php] (only over coax)
** You can use some features for more RX antennas
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/4-way/directions/controller_4way_system_850.png|noborder]
!! Controller
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW/ctrl-k9-bidir/controller_k9ay_4way_popisky_850.png|noborder]
!Quick Start Guide
*[Controller blocblock diagram |https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#Controller_block_diagram]
*[RX ANT WAY switch|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#RX_ANT_WAY_switch]
*[Connectors|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#Connectors]
*[Jumpers settings|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#Jumpers_settings]
*[Rload resistor fine tune|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#ANT_Rload_fine_tune]
*[Internal BPF and preamp PCB - ONLY in 4-way system not K9AY++|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+and+Bi-dir+beverage+controller#Internal_BPF_and_preamp_PCB]
!Controller block diagram
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW/k9ay-bpf-preamp/k9ay_ctrl_diagram_850.jpg|noborder]
!RX ANT WAY switch
* '''There are two ways how to connect your RX antenna controller to your TRX (RX).'''
** 1. Using RX antenna port on your TRX. (Rear panel on your TRX or in Menu) [Example|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_way_switching_cable_connecting.png]
** 2. Using TX ANT port on your TRX (ANT1) and switch antennas by the controller. [Example|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_tx_way_switching.png]
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'''Add 1:'''
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} MUST be RX ANT ONLY PORT on TRX, no TX!!!'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_way_switching_cable_connecting_850.png|link=https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_way_switching_cable_connecting.png]
* RX ANT IN and OUT on your TRX:
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/7ant/switch/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_way_switching_cable_connecting_RX_IN_OUT_850.jpg|noborder]
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'''Add 2:'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_tx_way_switching_850.png|link=https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_tx_way_switching.png]
'''TX signal way during TXing:'''
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: RED LED TX must light ON when you TX!!! Do not forget to connect PTT RCA cable from TRX to Controller'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_tx_way_switching_II_850.png|link=https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_tx_way_switching_II.png]
* '''You can use RX antenna switch on Controller.'''
** this is ideal for TRX without RX only antenna port
** also for the rest TRX for fast RX antenna switching
** fast switching between TX antenna and RX antenna by knob on Controller
* '''If you want to use this feature you MUST use PTT IN to control relay for TX antenna!'''
*''' There is easy PTT loop on rear panel between two RCA connectors.'''
** PTT control works only in sniffer mode.
* '''PTT can continue to your PA over this box.'''
** works also when the controler is OFF
** there is no delay
** compatible with 5V PTT logic (as OM-power PAs)
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: PTT must be used!!!'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/new/controller_k9ay_4way_rx_way_switching_850.png|noborder]
!!'''RX SOURCE knob for fast switching of the RX way'''
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: RED LED TX must light ON when you TX PTT!!!'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/6_2_850.png|noborder]
!Connectors
* '''There are two ACC connectors'''
** RJ45 and SUB-D
** First 8 wires are the same.
* ['''Please read this instruction, use ONLY Copper wires'''|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=CAT-5+and+CAT-6+control+cable+notes]
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: RJ45 is NOT LAN connection!!!'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/rj45_table_850.png|noborder]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/DB15f_table_850.png|noborder]
!Jumpers settings
!! Direction LED diode indication
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_4.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_4-850.png|noborder]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/controller_k9ay_bi-dir_ORientation_850.png|noborder]
!!K9AY or 4-way Bi-DIR switching matrix
* Select between switching matrix.
* K9AY and 4-way Bi-dir system do have different switching matrix table.
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_1.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_1-850.png|noborder]
!!K9AY over coax
* This is for simply K9AY not for K9AY++ (there is switching over the control cable)
* '''SHORT jumpers''' for K9AY direction switching over the coax
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_2.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/FP_2-850.png|noborder]
!!4-way Bi-DIR beverage settings
*''' SHORT jumpers''' for right 4-way Bi-DIR beverage orientation. '''More here:[link|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=Antennas+configuration+-+feeders+positions]'''
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/jumper-4way_big.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/jumper-4way_850.png|noborder]
!ANT Rload fine tune
* '''This is function is only for K9AY feeder with Variable Rload part.'''
* There are two ways for fine tunning of Rload.
* Please check some more info about Feeder box of K9AY++ [on this link|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=K9AY+feeder+with+BPF&action#Rload_checking_the_resistance]
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: Final Rload resistance may vary with the direction switching. This is caused by thin GND wire between controller and RF feeder box. If the changing is lower than 10 % than all is OK, if more, than more GND wires are recommended. Using CAT-5 FTP (shielded) cable can be big advantage in this problem.'''
'''{.redka#id color: #f23f37; font-size: 200%}⚠{/} NOTE: For final tunning and measuring, please connect control cable as well also the coax one!'''
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/PF-Rload_850.png|noborder]
!Internal BPF and preamp PCB
!! This board is only in 4-way system controller. In K9AY++ set all this BPF and Preams are in K9AY++ feeder.
* It means that if you want to use K9AY++ controller also for 4-way beverage system, than you will have BPFs and Preamp ONLY for K9AY++
* If you want yo use this internal PCB board, than it is better to buy 4-way system controller + simply K9AY feeder.
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/internal_pcb_web_850.png|noborder]
!! Preamplifier GAIN
* With the '''variable ATT''' you can set gain of the Preamp as you need.
* '''Range is 0 to 17 dB'''
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_1.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_1-850.png|noborder]
!! Preamplifier BIAS
* With this '''trimmer''' you can set right bias for the transistor.
* Bias vs IP3 and gain parameters are there: [OK2ZAW's blog spot|https://ok2zaw.blogspot.com/2015/09/rx-ant-switching-b-ox-part-2-preamp-ip3.html]
* recomended bias is 45 to 70 mA for 13 V+
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_2.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_2-850.png|noborder]
!! BPF bypass
* You can use one of '''three BPF (160, 80 or 40m)''' or you can'''ByPass''' it for wideband operation
* Controller by switch on the front panel - number 4 on [controller|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/controller_k9ay_4way_popisky.png]
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_5.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_5-850.png|noborder]
!! BPF 160M
* 160M BPF selected by controller.
* Switch on the front panel - number 1 on [controller|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/controller_k9ay_4way_popisky.png]
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_8.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_8-850.png|noborder]
!! BPF 80M
* 80M BPF selected by controller.
* NOTCH filters are included, nulls 160 and 40m.
* Switch on the front panel - number 2 on [controller|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/controller_k9ay_4way_popisky.png]
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_7.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_7-850.png|noborder]
!! BPF 40M
* 40M BPF selected by controller.
* NOTCH filter is included, nulls 80m.
* Switch on the front panel - number 3 on [controller|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/controller_k9ay_4way_popisky.png]
* [bigger picture|https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_6.png]
[https://remoteqth.com/img/ZAW-WIKI/k9-bidir-controller/internal-pcb/deska_red_6-850.png|noborder]