Key Features - Diamond Engineering DAMS 000 Series User Manual

Key Features

Light Weight
Platform is made of high quality, light weight Acrylic
material for easy portability.
Easy USB Connectivity
Unit easily connects to the computer using a
standard USB cable.
User Friendly Software
Our software has been designed to be understood
easily to ensure the shortest time to successful
antenna measurement.
High Quality Components
The antenna measurement platform is built mostly
with non-metallic, custom machined parts.
Widely Compatible
Our software supports a wide range of network
analyzers and instruments that use the GPIB /
488.1/2 and SCPI methods of communication. TCP/
IP and USB is supported on some instruments.
Phase/Angle Measurement
DAMS can measure any vector S-parameter over
a specified frequency range, at each measurement
point, using a VNA.
Dual-Axis Movement
360 degrees of horizontal motion at 1/8th degree
per measurement and +/- 45 degrees vertical
movement angle at 1 degree per step.
DC to 8, 18, 40 GHz. Measurement Ranges
Our wide frequency range allows for a diversified
gamut of compatible antennas. (model dependent)
Rotary SMA Joint
Our high-performance rotary joint enables accurate
measurements without jeopardizing signal integrity.
System Overview
Advanced Data Processing Features
Designed for post measurement
processing you can perform a range of
functions such as:
• 3D visualization for all frequencies
and angles
• Azimuth and elevation plots for true
3D data modeling
• Save / recall data sets from RAM or
local disk
• Group delay (distance calculation)
• Excel-based reports with data
• Efficiency, radiation resistance, and
AUT loss
• 4-trace 2D-plots
• Spherical 3D-plots
• Gain plots
• Simultaneously manipulate 4
different data sets
• Map over 50,000 measurement
points into a single 3D-chart
• Reference antenna import feature
• 3-point gain substitution, and path
loss correction methods
• Path loss calculator
• Calculator for modifying
measurement results and comparing
antennas
• Exports data to spreadsheet or 3rd
part application (such as MatLAB)
• Dipole Link Simulator allows creation
of simulated dipole antennas
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