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NOTE: ® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH and L3 Communications Holdings, Inc. – Trade names are trademarks of the owners. If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this Users Manual, it may become unsafe Before using this product, the related documentation must be read with great care and fully understood to familiarize with all the safety prescriptions.
Contents Page Safety considerations and instructions ..….………….. EC Declaration of Conformity PMM L3-32 and L3-64 …. EC Declaration of Conformity PMM L3-64/690 …………. VIII EC Declaration of Conformity PMM L3-100 ……………. VIII EC Declaration of Conformity PMM L1-500 and L3-500 EC Declaration of Conformity PMM SBRF4 ....
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• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards installed on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be necessary; • To maintain adequate protection from fire hazards, replace fuses only with others of the same type and rating;...
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• The user must provide a safety protection cover with a low voltage interlock switch able to cut off mains voltage before probe handling or connection. • The leakage currents between the phases and the earth line generally exceed permitted limits for typical environments, due to internal capacitors;...
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EMC: EN 61326-1 (undated reference, applies to all editions) declares, under its sole responsibility, that the product: PMM L3-32 Artificial Mains Network conforms with the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, of the EMC Directive EMC 2014/30/EU and of the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU.
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Compliant to the Directives: EMC 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU Also compliant to the ISO/IEC standards 17050-1 and 17050-2 The manufacturer, NARDA Safety Test Solutions s.r.l. via Benessea 29/B 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY based on the following harmonized European Standards, successfully applied:...
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Compliant to the Directives: EMC 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU Also compliant to the ISO/IEC standards 17050-1 and 17050-2 The manufacturer, NARDA Safety Test Solutions s.r.l. via Benessea 29/B 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY based on the following harmonized European Standards, successfully applied:...
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Compliant to the Directives: EMC 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU Also compliant to the ISO/IEC standards 17050-1 and 17050-2 The manufacturer, NARDA Safety Test Solutions s.r.l. via Benessea 29/B 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY based on the following harmonized European Standards, successfully applied:...
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Enclosed with this manual are a service questionnaire to send back to 1.1 Documentation NARDA in case of equipment service is needed, and an accessories check list to verify all accessories enclosed in the packaging. The objective of EMI Conducted tests is to define the amplitude of current I 1.2 Introduction to PMM...
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As described above, a LISN is primarily a probe to take out RF signals. 1.3 PMM Artificial Mains Some particular EMC recommendations might require that Device Under Networks for Test shall be proven to conducted EMC immunity in the range 10 kHz – 30 “CURRENT MHz, by injecting on the supply lines certain RF interference and checking INJECTION”...
The LISN L3-32, L3-64, L3-64/690V, L3-100 is composed by the following 1.4 Shipping parts: components • PMM LISN Network • Rear Mains Socket • Front Mains Plug • RF Cable • LISN Control Cable for 9010F • Operating Manual • Certificate of Compliance •...
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If the instrument should be returned to NARDA for service, please complete 1.7 Return for service the service questionnaire enclosed with the Operating Manual and attach it to the instrument. To minimize the repair time, be as specific as possible when describing the failure.
2 – PMM L3-32 Table 2-1 lists the PMM L3-32 Network performance specifications. The following conditions apply to all specifications: • The ambient temperature must be -10° to 40°. 2.1 Main specifications TABLE 2-1 Main specifications PMM L3-32 9 kHz to 30 MHz...
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In Fig. 2-1 and Fig. 2-2 you can see front and rear connecting points and 2.2 Front and Rear terminals of PMM L3-32 Network. Panels Fig. 2-1 Front Panel Fig. 2-2 Rear Panel Legend: 5- Mains LISN supply. 1- Ground contact...
Table 3-2 lists the PMM L3-64/690 Network performance specifications. The following conditions apply to all specifications: • The ambient temperature must be -10° to 40°. 3.2 L3-64/690 Main specifications TABLE 3-2 Main specifications PMM L3-64/690 Frequency range: 9 kHz to 30 MHz standard IEC60309 UL1682 UL1686...
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In Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2 you can see front and rear connecting points and 3.3 Front and Rear terminals of PMM L3-64 Network. Panels Fig. 3-1 Front Panel Fig. 3-2 Rear Panel Legend: 4- RF output to EMI Signal Analyzer (50 ohm, 1- Ground contact BNC female connector) 2- Mains supply to DUT...
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In Fig. 4-1 and Fig. 4-2 you can see front and rear connecting points and 4.2 Front and Rear terminals of PMM L3-100 Network. Panels Fig. 4-1 Front Panel Fig. 4-2 Rear Panel Legend: 4- RF output to EMI Signal Analyzer (50 ohm, 1- Ground contact BNC female connector) 2- Mains supply to DUT...
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TABLE 5-1 Main specifications L3-500 (L1-500) 9 kHz to 30 MHz Frequency range: 500 A (20 minutes, starting the test at max Maximum rated output current: 25°C LISN internal temperature) 300 A (continuous) 400 Vac 565 Vdc Maximum operating voltage (L/PE) (N/PE): 690 Vac 975 Vdc...
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Main specifications L3-500 (L1-500), continued Electrical characteristics Performance Limits 230 V – 50/60 Hz – 100 VA max Services AC Supply: 2 x 120 mm Cooling Fans: Power, Fan, Overheating, AC Voltage Present, Led indications: 250 V AC/DC – 10 A max Contactors: 5.2 Front and Rear In Fig.
Fig. 5-2 Rear Panel Legend (from left to right): 1- LINE IN (no 250μH Choke), Mains Line Input to power the Device Under Test without the 250μH series internal Choke (bypassed) From Power source, with Protective Earth Mains Line Input to power the Device Under Test 2- LINE IN (with 250μH Choke), with the 250μH series internal Choke (standard) From Power source, with Protective Earth...
To maximize the protection the four rear ground connectors must be electrically connected to each other via cables like depicted on the right. Fig. 5-4 Four rear ground connectors connection PMM L3-500...
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L1-500 (same as each L3-500 line) equivalent circuit PMM L3-500...
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Verify the accessories availability in the shipping container referring to the accessories check list enclosed with the Operating Manual. Notify any damage to the carrier as well as the NARDA Representative. To remove the LISN, open the wooden box and unscrew the four screws that hold the LISN at the bottom side of the palette.
From the mains lines conductor to the case of the unit there is a high 6.4 Preparation for use leakage current. The mains lines conductor is connected to ground via high value capacitors due to the measurement system to be applied. Over current protection is not provided in the LISN.
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6.6 Installation Check list Before operation ensure the following steps are taken: • Check the line voltage to ensure the compatibility with the equipment requirements. • Ensure that the to be provided fuse or breaker current rating is appropriate for the equipment setup. •...
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All dimensions are given in centimeters. Internal hardware checks and repairs shall be performed only by NARDA authorized assistance and service centers. The manufacturer, the worldwide distributors and the national distributors shall not be responsible and kept liable for damages to goods, to instruments or persons caused during unauthorized operations on the instrument, or by manumitted instrument.
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Spectrum Analyzer input). 3. Attenuation between generated signal level and measured level on output shall be less than 0.5dB at 1 MHz. If higher than 0.5 dB, please refer to qualified NARDA Service Center for maintenance of the unit. Operating PMM Networks...
The Remote receiver control connector is on the rear panel. 7.4 Remote receiver control connector Fig. 7-2 “Remote Control” connector (Front view) Legend: • 1 = (GND) • 2 = (+12V) • 6 = (TTL1) • 7 = (TTL2) TTL1 TTL2 LINE Legend:...
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The following figure shows the LISN remote cable pin configuration. The 7.5 LISN remote cable cable is provided with the LISNs. Configuration for PMM 9010F Fig. 7-3 LISN remote cable configuration for PMM 9010F Operating PMM Networks...
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PMM 8010 The PMM 8010 is no longer supported. Please, check the manufacturing status of the Narda products from the website at http://www.narda-sts.it or contact your Narda – PMM local Dealer Fig. 7-4 LISN remote cable configuration for PMM 8010...
The following conditions apply to all specifications: Specifications • Ambient temperature between -10°C and 50°C TABLE 8-1 Technical Specifications of SBRF4 Frequency range Up to 108 MHz Max input level +27 dBm Insertion loss 0.75 dB @ 108 MHz Typical without High Pass Filter with all Artificial Mains Networks and Large Loop Antennas.
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The PMM SBRF4 is built in a metallic housing; on the front side are located Housing the 50Ω Loaded switch, the band Switch, the manual switch for Line/Axis and LEDs; on the right side the Remote control and the RF output for EMI Receivers;...
The PMM SBRF4 RF Switching Box can operate in combination with System configuration external Artificial Mains Network or Large Loop Antenna. Some examples of connections are illustrated in the following figures: Fig. 8-5 PMM SBRF4 with external Artificial Mains Network Fig.
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Installation and use Following the instructions below to install and use the PMM SBRF4 with PMM SBRF4 with generic generic Artificial Mains Networks (LISN): Artificial Mains Network - Position the LISNs where required, with proper grounding and mechanical stability; - Connect the LISNs RF output(s) to the SBRF4 RF input(s); - Connect the SBRF4 RF output to the PMM 9010F or 9010/30P Receiver RF input;...
Follow the instructions below to install and use the PMM SBRF4 with an PMM SBRF4 with RF300 Large Loop Antenna: RF300 Large Loop Antenna - Establish an appropriate area to erect the RF300 making sure it is leveled to ensure stability; the details of the assembly are included in the RF300’s manual;...
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