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Tuner Genius is powert cycling
Has anyone else experienced a TGXL power cycling randomly? I've had the unit about a year and it has ben rock sold. Lately at different times I hear a "click" and see the TGXL is powering on and off. I am not transmitting at the time I see the cycling. Anyone else experience this? If so what did you find was the problem? The cycling is not everyday and is not continuous.
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Make sure the voltage is at least 14V. The TGXL actually wants a voltage of 15-28V (see the writings on the back of the TGXL.
If the supply voltage is around 12, it will do funny things.
Did you measure the voltage?
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Have you confirmed it isn't a Power Supply/Connector issue?
If not, then open a support ticket.
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Yes the power connection is fine. I did a restart where I actually power the unit down with the power switch and restarted. Seems to be stable now. This isn't the only time the TGXL has done this but it is infrequent.
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it happens …
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The TG-XL manual states an operating voltage of 12-20 volts. The TG-XL connector says +15 VDC. When operating AM and the TG-XL reboots the antenna is disconnected and the amplifier would melt down if not for high SWR detect protection. So, I am now running the TG-XL on a separate, HP industrial power supply isolated from the Flex 6600 supply. The disconnect always occurs after transmitting, even at low-level from the exciter, so it indeed may be a network issue. Router, switch, 6600, TG-XL. I just want to identify the problem before something happens to the amplifier. It is an Alpha 89 with many protection features, but it also has pin-diodes that don't always survive the overload protections. I've replaced several diodes. Will report back.
W7NGA
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The manual is actually wrong and the connector on the back of the TGXL is correct. This has been confirmed by 4O3A.
I run mine on an 18V supply.
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Testing with a supply voltage of +15VDC I have not been able to generate a fault. Using the +13.8VDC supply source for the 6600 appears to be problematic and a higher voltage of +15-18VDC is recommended.
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glad you got it working. I run my radio server cabinet DC at 14.8 volts.
73 Dave wo2x
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A quick update - after a week of extensive testing I have observed NO unscheduled resets. I am now running the TGXL at +16v. Previously, I was using the 6600 supply that was much closer to +14v and just low enough to cause the TGXL to randomly reboot. Those having similar issues should perhaps rethink their TGXL power supply to keep it happy.
W7NGA
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