Note
The Tuner Genius XL™ (TGXL™) is a 2000W automatic antenna tuner with full frequency coverage from 1.8 MHz to 54 MHz. It is designed to match an antenna system with an SWR of up to 10:1 automatically. The tuner is built to “broadcast industry” commercial standards with a 1500W 100% Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service (ICAS) power rating. The absolute maximum peal power handling capability is 2000W.
All Tuner Genius XL functions are controlled either from the front panel of the tuner or from a Windows computer software application. The Windows application allows the TGXL to be installed away from your operating position or in another geographic location over the Internet. Additionally, high-precision peak responding RF power and SWR meter displays are provided, eliminating the need for a separate Power/SWR meter device in your shack.
The Tuner Genius XL is tightly integrated with the Power Genius XL™ (PGXL™) RF amplifier and all FLEX-6000™ series HF transceivers. Integration is achieved using a standard LAN-based API and communications protocol. The API is published so you can write software applications for your tuner.
The Tuner Genius XL is compatible with any modern HF radio. When used with a Power Genius XL and a FLEX-6600 or FLEX-6700 transceiver, you have a competitive, fully functional SO2R (single operator, two-radio) radiosport station. In addition, support for SmartLink and multiFLEX™ operation provides frustration-free multi-client remote operation.
The Tuner Genius XL is a 2000W automatic antenna tuner designed to match antenna systems with an SWR of up to 10:1. It features full integration with the Power Genius XL amplifier and FLEX-6000 series transceivers via a LAN-based API.
Features
– Power Handling: Rated for 1500W ICAS (Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service) with headroom for a maximum peak power of 2000W in all modes.
– Antenna Switching Options: Available in a 1x3 matrix or an SO2R (single operator, two-radio) configuration with 70dB input isolation.
– Automatic and Manual Tuning: Offers fully automatic tuning using a C-L-C Pi matching circuit with over 16.5 million possible solutions.
– Fast Memory Recall: Once a tuning solution is stored, it can be recalled in less than 20ms.
– Remote Operation: Can be controlled and monitored via a Windows application over a Local Area Network (LAN) or the internet.
– High-Precision Meters: Includes built-in, high-precision peak-responding RF power and SWR meters.
– Antenna Genius Integration: Interfaces directly with Antenna Genius switches to unlock additional memories and automated switching.
Specifications
– Frequency Range: 1.8 MHz to 30 MHz and 50 MHz to 54 MHz
– Matching Range: Up to 10:1 SWR (0.5 to 5k-ohms)
– DC Power: +12 to +20VDC (nominally 15VDC) at less than 2A
– Tuning Power: 20 to 200W required (20W recommended)
– Tuning Time: 2 to 12 seconds for initial solution; < 20ms for memory recall
– Exciter Interfaces: Ethernet (FlexRadio), CAT (RS-232), CI-V, BCD, and Pin-to-Band (PTB)
– PTT Input: Opto-isolated female RCA (10ma max to ground)
– PTT Output: Relay contact female RCA (1A @ 100V max)
– Network: RJ45 Ethernet (LAN) with DHCP or Link-Local IP support
Operational Alarms and Warnings
The unit includes several built-in protections and status messages:
– Frequency Out of Range: Indicates band data was not detected.
– Wrong Band: Notifies the user if the selected band does not match the frequency.
– High Power: Triggered if drive power is too high to safely create a tuning solution.
– SWR > 10:1: Triggered when the antenna SWR exceeds the automatic tuning limit.
