PG XL Power On Question

Reg

I received a PG XL amplifier a little over two weeks ago.  Aside from the fact that it arrived from FLEX loaded with a developmental build of the PG XL firmware which didn't work.  A simple downgrade to the stable version fixed that.  However, I can't seem to find a way in the documentation and PG XL app to turn the amplifier on and off without going behind the radios and manually turning on/off the switch on the rear of the PG XL.  Is there a method that I am overlooking?

I have 4 transceivers and 4 amplifiers in the radio room at 4 operating positions.  For all 4 transceivers and 3 amplifiers I can turn them on/off from the front panel.  For those of us using racks or custom cabinets this is a pain.  Help me, I hope the rear switch isn't the only way to turn the PG XL on/off.

Thanks.

Reg

HCampbell WB4IVF

Michael Coslo

KC2QMA_John

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WX7Y

KF4HR

KF4HR

I seriously doubt the design of a front power switch on the PG-XL was simply "missed."

HCampbell WB4IVF

Reg

Ranko:

Thank you.  I didn't see this in the documentation.  When I go to Standby and the entire front panel is still "ON" I assumed the amplifier was "ON".

Reg

Matt (K0KB)

DPST 30A relay with a 110v coil. Tripped by my 110v wifi switch. The relay I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Reg

Ranko:

Any chance of adding an optional screen saver to the front panel display.  There have been a lot of display panel issues in the industry in recent years.  Some of the early ICOM IC-7610 had defective displays that went bad with use.  The design wherein the rest of the amplifier is powered down while in Standby mode is interesting but I am bothered by the fact that the screen stays on.  It is a touch screen so a touch could turn it back on.

Thanks for considering my suggestion.

Reg

k3Tim

Reminiscent of the Max headroom show where TV sets weren't allowed (by law) to have an off switch. 

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k3tim / 7

KC2QMA_John

Johan _ SE3X

Can't say it's a surprise, not to me at least. Having the ACOM 1000 and SPE Expert 1K-Fa, both with their main AC switch on the back of the amp. Nothing new with the PG XL having it in the same place. I don't like it either ...but seems to be the way the manufacturer places the switch today.

KF4HR

WX7Y

KF4HR

Actually I haven't heard a sizzle in an on/off switch since my Collins days.  In modern equipment it wouldn't surprise me if internal components are used to absorb the surge components, prior to voltage spikes reach delicate computer components and such.  In my case I added a 240v Surge Protector in parallel with the 3-pole Contactor and found my PG-XL transitions to its 'on' state much more smoothly than without it.

Sergey KN7K

Mike-VA3MW

My PGXL is remote, so I have a remote 240AC relay on the AC line that is controlled by 12V relay.  I usually leave it on 7x24 unless there is a Lightning issue.  

When this switch is on and the amp is Soft off, there is a 24V power supply that remains powered in order to allow it to respond to software commands as Ranko said.

There is really no difference in the mechanics of the DC controlled remote relay or the mechanical switch on the back.   Both have moving leaves/contacts to make contact.

If you are concerned about voltage spikes, they will come from external sources well beyond your AC switch or DC Contactor.  

Mike