K9AY and Bi-dir beverage controller

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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 block 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] . '''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] . '''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]