Alpha 87A Control Software
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Alpha 87A Control Software |
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| The automatic microprocessor-controlled Alpha 87A (see Alpha Power website) provides remote access to all front panel functions plus other standard control and diagnostic functions through it's RS-232 digital communications port. I am using this very reliable and robust amplifier since more than 16 years. One day I decided to write my own software to be able to control the Alpha 87A. | ||
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| The Alpha 87A command protocol offers a full set to completely control the amplifier - including switching it on and off. However the amplifier status has to be polled. The software calculates the VSWR and displays it on the bottom panel as well as the Operating Frequency, Reflected Power, Grid Current and Peak Power. When you power-on the amplifier, a gauge is displayed showing the remaining warm-up time. If any fault should happen, the Amplifier Fault is reported and shown in the bottom panel of the software. | ||
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