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Tel.: +39 0182 58641 Tel.: +39 02 2699871 Solutions Fax: +39 0182 586400 Fax: +39 02 26998700 S.r.l. Socio Unico http://www.narda-sts.it User’s Manual PMM AS02 PMM AS03 PMM AS04 PMM AS05 PMM AS06 PMM AS07 PMM AS08 ANTENNA SET SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT You can find the Serial Number near the RF connector on both antennas.
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(2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments). You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly disposal. You can obtain further information from your local Narda Sales Partner or by visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it .
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Contents 1 General information Page 1.1 Introduction........….......…… 1-1 1.2 Documentation…..............1.3 Introduction to the PMM Antenna Set…………..………….. 1.4 Standard accessories.………………………………….……. 1.4.1 PMM AS-02 Antenna Set…………………………………. 1.4.2 PMM AS-03 Antenna Set…………………………………. 1.4.3 PMM AS-04 Antenna Set…………………………………. 1.4.4 PMM AS-05 Antenna Set…………………………………. 1.4.5 PMM AS-06 Antenna Set………………………………….
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Main information about the radiated emission and immunity testing are also explained. Enclosed with this manual are: 1.2 Documentation • a service questionnaire to send back to NARDA if equipment service is required. • an accessories check list to verify all accessories enclosed in the packaging.
1.4 Standard The PMM Antenna Set are kits that include multiple units and standard Accessories accessories; they are described in the following paragraphs. The PMM AS-02 Antenna Set includes the following standard accessories: 1.4.1 PMM AS-02 (30 MHz – 3 GHz) •...
1.4.3 PMM AS-04 The PMM AS-04 Antenna Set includes the following standard accessories: (30 MHz – 6 GHz) • BC-01 Bi-Conical Dipole Antenna • LP-04 Log Periodic Dipole Array • CC-01 Soft Carrying case • TR-01 Wooden tripod with extension and adjustable joint •...
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1.6 PMM BC-01 The PMM BC-01 Bi-Conical Dipole is a compact size and time saving Bi-Conical Dipole alternative to the classical dipole antenna in the range 30 - 200 MHz; the tedious manual adjustment at each frequency of the classical dipole Antenna elements can be avoided using the compact size and broadband frequency range characteristics of the PMM AS-02, AS-03, AS-04, AS-05...
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1.7 PMM BL-01 A versatile PMM BL-01 Bi-Conical Log Periodic Dipole Array covers the full Bi-Conical Log-periodic range 30 MHz to 6 GHz without changing antennas, even if such a Antenna solutions is mostly more expensive and the antenna size is bigger. Its ideal companion is the EMI Receiver Unit PMM 9060, which can be easily mounted on the antenna by optional accessory AMK-02.
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1.8 PMM LP-02 The PMM LP-02 Log Periodic Dipole Array obtain a broadband excellent Log Periodic Dipole VSWR characteristics thanks to its accurate design of the feed and elements positioning on the boom, the constant antenna gain yields an Array antenna factor which varies linearly with frequency in the range 200 MHz to 3 GHz.
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The PMM LP-03 Log Periodic Dipole Array obtain a broadband excellent 1.9 PMM LP-03 VSWR characteristics thanks to its accurate design of the feed and Log Periodic Dipole elements positioning on the boom, the constant antenna gain yields an Array antenna factor which varies linearly with frequency in the range 0.8 to 6 GHz.
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1.10 PMM LP-04 The PMM LP-04 Log Periodic Dipole Array obtain a broadband excellent Log Periodic Dipole VSWR characteristics thanks to its accurate design of the feed and elements positioning on the boom, the constant antenna gain yields an Array antenna factor which varies linearly with frequency in the range 200 MHz to 6 GHz.
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The PMM DR-01 Double Ridged is a compact Horn Antenna with a 1.11 PMM DR-01 broadband response in the frequency range of 6 GHz - 18 GHz. It is Double Ridged designed for direct connection - without cable or adapters to the 18 GHz horn antenna receiver PMM 9180.
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1.12 BC-01 Main The following Table list the BC-01 Antenna performance specifications. Specifications TABLE 1-1 PMM BC-01 Bi-Conical Dipole Specifications Electrical characteristics Performance Limits 30 to 200 MHz Frequency range Impedance 50 Ω nominal -15 +2 dBi typical Gain Antenna Factor 8 to 14 dB/m typical Aluminium Construction...
The following Table list the BL-01 Antenna performance specifications. 1.13 BL-01 Main Specifications TABLE 1-2 PMM BL-01 Bi-Conical Log-periodic Dipole Specifications Electrical characteristics Performance Limits Frequency range 30 MHz to 6 GHz 50 Ω nominal Impedance Gain -9 to +5 dBi typical Antenna factor 8 to 45 dB/m typical VSWR...
The following Table list the LP-03 Antenna performance specifications. 1.15 LP-03 Main Specifications TABLE 1-4 PMM LP-03 Log Periodic Dipole Array Specifications Electrical characteristics Performance Limits Frequency range 800 MHz to 6 GHz Impedance 50 Ω nominal 6 dBi typical Gain Antenna Factor 23 to 40 dB/m typical...
The following Table list the DR-01 Antenna performance specifications. 1.17 DR-01 Main Specifications TABLE 1-6 PMM DR-01 Double ridged Antenna Specifications Electrical characteristics Performance Limits Frequency range 6 to 18 GHz 50 Ω nominal Impedance Gain 9 to 16 dBi 36 to 41 dB/m Antenna Factor VSWR...
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Fig. 1-27 Typical DR-01 VSWR 1-30 General information...
The following Table list the TR-01 Antenna performance specifications. 1.18 TR-01 Main Specifications TABLE 1-7 PMM TR-01 Wooden tripod with extension and adjustable joint Specifications Characteristics Performance Limits 3 legs x 3 sections extensible • legs • transportation width: 76 x 12 x 12 cm •...
1.19 RF Cable 5 m The following Table list the TR-01 Antenna performance specifications. Main Specifications TABLE 1-8 PMM RF Cable/5 - 5 m long RF cable Specifications Electrical characteristics Performance Limits N-Male Connectors Max Power input 300 W up to 200 MHz 100 W up to 6 GHz Length 850 g...
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Verify the accessories availability in the shipping referring to the accessories check list enclosed. Notify any damage to the carrier personnel as well as the NARDA Representative. 2.3 Environment The PMM AS-02/AS-03/AS-04/AS-05/AS-06/AS-07/AS-08 Antennas are constructed of lightweight corrosion-resistant aluminum or stainless steel, providing years of indoor and outdoor service.
2.6 PMM BC-01 Screw the radiating elements on the conical fastening of the BICONICAL Biconical Antenna, the radiating elements are all of equal length. Dipole Array Unscrew the knob without to loose it completely. Insert the tripod joint on the adjustable joint. Change the antenna polarization from horizontal to vertical or vice versa and tighten the knob completely.
Unpacking the BL-01 antenna from the CC-02 Soft Carrying case 2.7 PMM BL-01 Bi-conical Log Periodic Dipole Array Assembly the BL-01 antenna starting from two shorter cylindrical dipole (299mm length) to the boom Mounting Instruction...
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Assembly the 366mm length cylindrical dipole to the boom Screw the two longer cylindrical dipole (449.5mm length) to the boom Mounting Instruction...
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Assembly the two triangle dipole to the boom unscrewing the knob from the threaded insert. Mounting Instruction...
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Insert the triangle dipole on the threaded insert; position and rotate the dipole in order to the two metallic plugs and fix it into the boom by the knob. Mounting Instruction...
Fig. 2-2 PMM BL-01 with TR-01 For further information on configuration and operation with PMM 9060, please refer to the operation manual supplied with it. Mounting Instruction...
2.8 PMM LP-02 Screw the radiating elements on the main body of the LOG PERIODIC Log Periodic Antenna, choosing the radiating elements couple of equal length. The antenna is composed by a total of 44 elements, only the longer 14 Dipole Array elements are removable.
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The LP03 combines small size with high manufacturing and calibration 2.9 PMM LP-03 standards, making it perfectly suitable for portable applications and in Log Periodic anechoic chambers. Dipole Array The booms and the elements are made of aluminium Alodyne coated and painted;...
Unscrew the knob without to loose it completely. Insert the tripod joint on the adjustable joint. Change the antenna polarization from horizontal to vertical or vice versa and tighten the knob completely. Fig. 2-4 PMM LP-03 with TR01 For further information on configuration and operation with PMM 9060, please refer to the operation manual supplied with it.
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Screw the radiating elements on the main body of the LOG PERIODIC 2.10 PMM LP-04 Antenna, choosing the radiating elements couple of equal length. Log Periodic The antenna is composed by a total of 2 x 18 elements, only the longer Dipole Array 2 x 3 elements are removable.
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There is a loss in the cable resulting in a reduction of the measured signal, cable to increase the measure accuracy, these losses need to be added to the measured value. Document ASEN-81109 - NARDA 2018 Radiated Emission and Immunity testing...
3.1.5 The meter receiver The meter receiver is typically either a radio receiver or a spectrum analyzer. Either a 120 kHz bandwidth and an output indication calibrated in dBμV are required. The calculation of the measured E-field signal level is given by: μ...
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3.2 Radiated Immunity During a radiated immunity test a electromagnetic signal, typically 3 or 10 testing V/m is directed at the equipment under test (EUT), analyzing the EUT reaction. According to the international Standards, the purpose of this test is to verify that the EUT does not show any degraded performance or failure when the signal is applied.
The calculation of the output level is given by: μ μ − − where: μ =Generated Electric field μ = Signal Generator Level = Interconnecting cable loss = Power amplifier gain = Interconnecting cable loss...
3.3 Environmental The PMM BC-01, BL-01, LP02, LP03, LP-04 and DR-01 antenna can also testing be used on environmental testing for narrow band electromagnetic field exposure testing. The wide frequency range and the low VSWR both allow accurate tests with linear polarization. For this kind of test the antenna must be used according to the following test setup, the receiver must have a good selectivity performance and must be tunable on the frequency or frequencies under investigation, a spectrum...
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