The LPA‑2 is a next‑generation high‑power amplifier designed for Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication systems used in electric power generation and utility applications. Leveraging modern design techniques and the latest technology, the LPA‑2 delivers higher efficiency improved reliability and greater operational flexibility than previous Power Line Carrier amplifier designs.
It is engineered to integrate seamlessly with any Power Line Carrier system offering user‑friendly input and output interfaces that support a wide range of utility communication architectures. For applications requiring additional output power or redundancy two 50‑watt units can be combined to deliver a 100‑watt output while also providing system backup.
The modern electrical design of the LPA‑2 allows the unit to protect itself against common field conditions including:
- Short circuits on the coaxial output
- Open circuits on the coaxial output
- Input overdrive conditions
When a fault condition is removed, the amplifier automatically recovers without damage, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing maintenance requirements in utility environments.
The LPA‑2 offers efficient high‑power performance while minimizing heat generation and rack space requirements. Its design supports both compact installations and higher‑power configurations through modular scalability.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Space‑saving design with 2‑RU configuration for 50W and 4‑RU configuration for 100W
- Improved efficiency for lower heat dissipation
- Automatic overload protection with robust self‑recovering design
- Convenient front panel LED status indicators, adjustor and test points
- Optional built‑in skewed hybrid
- Standard 50 Ω short‑term 100W load built in for testing