Elecraft P3 High-Performance Panadapter Manual Manual de usuario

ELECRAFT P3 HIGH-PERFORMANCE PANADAPTER OWNER’S MANUAL Revision D, December 5, 2013 Copyright © 2013, Elecraft, Inc. All Rights Reser

10 Front Panel This section describes all front panel controls and the liquid crystal display (LCD). Operating instructions are covered in later sect

11 DisplayThe 480x272-pixel, color TFT-LCD display is used both for the panadapter spectrum and waterfall graphics as well as for general-purpose inf

12 CENTER sets the center frequency of the display, which is also displayed at the top center of the spectrum window when in tracking mode. If MENU:

13 Rear Panel Connectors I.F. Signals: IF IN is a BNC jack that connects to the intermediate-frequency output connector of the transceiver (IF OUT

14 Basic OperationThis section covers the fundamentals of P3 operation. Once you're familiar with the P3, please go on to Advanced Operating Fea

15 Programmable Functions Most MENU functions can be assigned to any programmable function key, FN1 to FN8. Tap or hold the desired function key whil

16 Using Markers Tap MKR A to turn on marker A and allow you to change the marker frequency by rotating the SELECT knob. To determine the frequency

17 “U” Cursor on Upper Sideband Signal at 14.250 kHz VFO A has a green cursor and VFO B has a magenta cursor unless split mode is activated at the K

18 How to Set Up and Interpret the P3 DisplayThere are several options to customize the layout of your P3 display. DISPLAY switches between a spectru

19 the preamplifier in the K3, the noise level displayed on the P3 may decrease, rather than increase. That is because the P3 automatically reduces i

2 Contents NOTE: IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR P3 AS A KIT, GO DIRECTLY TO KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 43 TO ASSEMBLE YOUR P3. Key to Symbols and Text

20 right edges of the display, in terms of their offset from the center. Usually, the VFO A frequency is at the center of the P3 display unless you

21 Spurious signals generated in the transceiver are sometimes visible as well. As you tune the transceiver you may see carriers that scroll across

22 Advanced Operating FeaturesBasic P3 Use with Other Radios The P3 can be used with any receiver or transceiver that has means to output an interm

23 P3 Utility Program In addition to downloading firmware (page 29) the P3 Utility can perform several other functions. For example, it can upload a

24 Data Terminal Setup Data terminal mode adds three windows at the bottom of the SVGA monitor: one for received data, one for transmitted data and a

25 Transmit SetupUsing the Keyboard An upper case K in the right hand corner of the SVGA display status bar (see SVGA Display with Data Terminal Mode

26 Setup Options The transmit mode options and text color parameters that you can set are listed below. Press Ctrl-Alt-S to open the setup menu on th

27  Press Enter to use the selected memory location. Assigning a Recall Key.  Press the key(s) that you want to use to recall this message. In t

28  If a station answers, you may:  Press Esc. That stops the transmission and clears the transmit window. You can then type a reply that will be

29 Test Message and Macro Save and Restore Text messages and macros created on the P3 in Data Terminal mode can be saved to a thumb drive and restore

3 Key to Symbols and Text Styles Important – read carefully Operating tip -100 Characters displayed on the LCD screen DISPLAY AVERAGE Tap switc

30 K3 MCU LD Error If you accidentally cycle power on the K3 or P3 while downloading firmware to the K3, the K3 may become unresponsive in bootstrap

31 Calibration ProceduresFrequency Calibration The P3 requires no calibration for normal panadapter operation. However if additional frequency accura

32  Select MENU:Lvl Cal, tap the SELECT knob, and adjust the knob to place the signal peak at -73 dBm on the display. Note: the K3’s RX ANT input

33 Menu FunctionsTap MENU and then turn the SELECT knob to scroll through the following list of menu functions. Tap the SELECT knob to select the

34 Entry Default Description Peak off Toggles peak-hold mode on and off. This function is most useful when assigned to a function key. Rate 10 Chang

35 P3SVGA Option Menu Entry Default Description SVGA bias 2.7 Changes the waterfall color rendition on the external display (See SVGA Waterfall Col

36 Troubleshooting The most common symptoms and their causes are listed below. Can't turn power off. The most likely cause is the power turn-o

37 Theory of Operation The P3 is a true software-defined receiver  the input goes through an amplifier directly to a 60 Msample/sec analog-to-digit

38 Parts List P3 Sheet Metal Box - E850435 In addition to the components below, this box contains this manual and the K3 I.F. Buffer Gain Modificati

39 P3 Rear Panel Assembly – E850431 ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION QTY. ELECRAFT PART NO. Rear Panel 1 E100365 Hole Cover 1 E100396 P3 Misc Bag - E

4 Quick-Start Guide To get started using your P3 right away, please read this page and the two pages that follow, trying each of the controls. The te

40 ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION QTY. ELECRAFT PART NO. Knob 1 E980089 P3 Front Panel Hardware Envelope – E850432 ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION QTY. ELECRAFT

41 P3 PCB Box – E850436 ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION QTY. ELECRAFT PART NO. Serial Number Label (in protective envelope) 1 E850437 P3 Front Panel Boar

42 P3SVGA Parts If you purchased the P3SVGA option with your kit, the following parts are included. ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION QTY. ELECRAFT PART NO.

43 Kit Assembly Instructions Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Sensitive components in your P3 are may be damaged by Electrostatic Discharge

44 Tools Required 1. #0 and #1 size Phillips screwdrivers. Use the screwdriver that best fits the screw in each step. To avoid damaging screws and

45 Front Panel Assembly CAUTION: The PC Boards are ESD-sensitive. Wear an ESD-safe wrist strap or touch a metallic ground regularly while handling t

46 Mount four 2-56 5/16” (7.9 mm) standoffs on the front panel display board as shown in Figure 4. Be sure to place one lock washer between the sta

47 Position the display board behind the front panel so all four standoffs line up with the holes in the panel. Be sure the buttons all pass through

48 Mount a 2D fastener at the top of the front panel assembly as shown in Figure 7. Do not use a lock washer. The 2D fasteners must always be orien

49 At the front end of the bottom cover, install the two feet and tilt stand as shown in Figure 9. Place the tilt stand with the ends inserted into

5 IMPORTANT K3’s built before September 2009 should have the I.F. Buffer Gain Modification installed for best weak-signal display on the P3. This mo

50 Locate the back cover. Check the area on the inside of the cover around each of the holes to ensure bare metal will contact the fasteners and con

51 Remove the protective backing from the Serial Number label and carefully position it on the outside of the rear cover as shown in Figure 13. Fig

52 If you have the P3SVGA board to install at this time, check the connector and remove the jackscrew nuts if present, just as you did for the I/O b

53 Mount the I/O board on the rear panel with the connectors in the RS232 PC and XCVR holes as shown in Figure 16. It is held in place by the jack s

54 Locate the RF Board, the four 7/16” (14.3 mm) inside tooth lock washers and the two 7/16” (14.3 mm) nuts. Mount the board on the rear panel as

55 Mount the rear panel assembly to the end of the bottom cover that has the two round feet using a 3/16” (4.8 mm) pan head screw into each 2D faste

56 Plug the free end of the ribbon cable into P504 on the I/O board or, if the P3SVGA board is installed, into P102 on the P3SVGA board. Be sure the

57 Gather the ribbon cable into neat folds and place the clip on the cable to hold it in place as shown in Figure 21. The clip has ridges to grip the

58 Mount the top cover. Orient it with the notch to the rear. (The notch is to make the cover easy to remove with a fingernail or small tool if need

59Servicing the P3 CAUTION: The PC Boards inside the P3 are ESD-sensitive. Wear an ESD-safe wrist strap or touch a metallic ground regularly at an

6 Other Features  Hold LABELS {7} to toggle on or off the function key labels located at the bottom of the screen, just above the function keys

60Replacing the LCD Display Remove the front panel board with the LCD display from the P3 front panel. Be careful not to damage the tiny transforme

7 IntroductionThis comprehensive manual covers all the features and capabilities of the Elecraft P3 panoramic display. We recommend that you begin wi

8 Specifications I.F. Frequency Range: 455 kHz to 21.7 MHz (usable with frequencies as low as 300 kHz) Noise Figure: < 10 dB measured at P3 input

9 Customer Service and Support Technical Assistance You can send e-mail to [email protected] and we will respond quickly – typically the same da