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- Page 1 Desktop Antenna Measurement System Model 6000...
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Page 2: Notice
Microsoft, and Windows NT/95/98/ME/2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VEE, VEE Runtime, and Agilent are registered trademarks of Agilent Corporation. HP, HPIB, are registered trademarks of the Hewlett Packard Company. Anritsu, Scorption are registered trademarks of the Anritsu Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NOTICE ...2 Introduction ... 6 System Overview ... 7 Key Features ... 7 Minimum System Requirements ... 8 USB Port Platform Controller Unit ... 9 Parallel Port Platform Controller Unit ... 10 Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration ... 12 Tripod and Elevation Unit Assembly ... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Diamond Engineering Desktop Antenna Measurement System! Also Known As DAMS Diamond Engineering’s Desktop Antenna Measurement System has been designed to aid in the testing and development of small to medium sized Antennas. Using state of the art software this system enables you to make many different types of measurements with complete user-definable configuration settings. -
Page 7: System Overview
System Overview Key Features · Light Weight- Platform is made of high quality, light weight Acrylic material for easy portability · USB Port 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. -
Page 8: Minimum System Requirements
Compatible Network Analyzer or Power Meter/Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Generator. • As of the date of this maual the following Insturments are are currently supported by the Standard DAMs Software. VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZERS -HP/Agilent 8510 Series -HP/Agilent 8714 Series -HP/Agilent 8720 Series -HP/Agilent 8753 Series -HP/Agilent 5071 Series -Wiltron/Anritsu 46xx Series Analyzers (Scorpion) -Rhode &... -
Page 9: Usb Port Platform Controller Unit
USB Port Platform Controller Unit System Overview The USB Platform Control unit is a highly accurate Microprocessor based stepper controller. Movement signals are sent from the measurment PC to the controller unit where precision stepping sequences are generated. We also offer a development kit enabling you to write your own software to control the platform. -
Page 10: Parallel Port Platform Controller Unit
Parallel Port Platform Controller Unit System Overview The Platform Control unit controls the positioning of the Horizontal and Vertical movements based on signals recieved from the Computer’s Parallel Port. We also offer a Platfrom development kit which will allow you to adapt the DAMS Platform to your own software using a special DLL library. -
Page 12: Chapter 1 - Installation And Configuration
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Package Contents Upon receiving your shipment of the Rotator Unit Please inspect the package to ensure all pieces are there and not damaged Main components 1. Positioner Platform 2. Tripod 3. Users Manual with Software CD 4. -
Page 13: Tripod And Elevation Unit Assembly
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Tripod and Elevation Unit Assembly The rotator unit has been shipped to you either complete in a matter that requires Minimal effort to assemble. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Unpack ALL items and ensure there is no damage or missing parts. -Vertical Assembly 1. -
Page 14: Attaching The Optional Thrust Plate
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Connecting the platform and vertical actuator. 1. Ensure that the Azimuth of the tripod is unlocked. 3. Align the colored piece of tape on the platform with the tape on the tripod head and insert the platform into the head at a 30 degree angle, the head will automati- cally lock the platform into position. -
Page 15: Attaching The Cables
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Attaching the cables ou should have received 5 Seperate Cables and a power supply with your DAMS System. 1. 2- 10 Ft. Custom Calibrated SMA cable.(1-20’ Cable Optional) 2. 1- USB cable. 3. 2- 6m Platform control cables Step 1. -
Page 16: Installing The Software
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Installing the Software 1. Place Software CD in CD-ROM drive, The CD Menu should Start Automatically, If the menu does not start automatically run setup.exe from your CD-ROM in “My Computer” or from Windows Explorer 2.Click next/ok through all Following Screens. -
Page 17: Installing The Parallel Port Drivers (Pre-2005 Parallel Interface Units Only)
Installing the Userport.Sys Driver (Required for Windows NT, 2000, And XP Professional users) NOTE: If you recieved a Pre-Configured Laptop From us, the Steps below have already been performed -you will ony need to follow the steps below if you are Re-Installing the Operating System. -
Page 18: Vee Runtime I/O Configuration
You should see the window to the right, Change the name that is shown to one from the list below that matches your analyzer. Network Analyzer HP 8510 series Analyzers HP 8714 series Analyzers HP 8720 series Analyzers HP 8753 series Analyzers... - Page 19 Tripod Compatibility Information The DAMS system has been designed so that it will operate with most any tripod, when purchasing a new tripod you must ensure that all of the parts from the current system will fit onto the new trupod without angle or clearance problems.
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Page 20: Calibrating/Setting The Vertical Movement To 0 Degrees -- See Also Vertical Calibration Settings
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Calibrating/Setting the Vertical Movement to 0 Degrees -- See Also Vertical Calibration Settings In order for the software to move the platform correctly on the vertical axis you must have the platform at 0 degrees when starting the DAMS Softtware - or the platform must match the vertical position shown in the software before moving vertically. -
Page 21: Special Installation Notes
Installation Notes Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Special Installation Notes SCREEN SLEEPERS and Power Saving options. Be sure to disable screen sleepers, Power Saving Features and other Applications, which may cause GPIB or dll to crash. Other Running Applications- The DAMs Software requires a large amount of CPU and System Resources. - Page 23 Chapter 2...
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Page 24: Measurement Settings
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement Settings Instrument Selection and Settings You can now choose from multiple combinations of instruments such as a Signal Generator and Power Meter or Signal Generator and Spectrum Analyzer. Source Instrument Settings Receive Instrument -Power Meter Settings Available Modes of Operation 1. -
Page 25: Measurement Settings
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement Settings Receive Instrument -Spctrum Analyzer Settings Measurement Settings Bandwidth- Sets the bandwidth window on the spectrum analyzer , the smaller the window the faster the sweep. Format is in GHz. Resolution-Sets the Frequency Resolution of the spectrum analyzer sweep. -
Page 26: Measurement Settings
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement Settings Azimuth setup Elevation setup Platform Settings and Calibration Measurement Settings Degrees Per Measurement- Displays the CURRENT degrees-per measurement based off of total degrees sliderand the degrees per measurement settings (note: This window may indicate a different value than the pulldown, remember this is the current setting) Number of measurements readout- Dislplays the CURRENT total number of measurements that will be made... -
Page 27: Calibration Settings
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Calibration Settings Scalar Calibration This feature anables you to make a scalar calibration using your Signal Generator and Recieve source. An in depth explinaton and example is located in chapter 3 - Calibrating your system. Power Sensor Calibration The Power Head / Sensor calibration menu is located in the Scalar Calibration section. -
Page 28: Measurement Controls
Measurement Controls Chapter 2 - Sofware Overview Measurement Controls Measure Horiz. Sweep- When this button is pressed, the software will begin making measurements by moving the platform horizontally , then retrieving the data from the network analyzer. The button will remain “greyed out” while the antenna measurement is in progress Measure Vert. -
Page 29: Meaurement Status And Displays
Measurement Status and Displays Chapter 2 - Software Overview Meaurement Status and Displays Measurement Status window The measurement status window displays all of the current Measurement parameters and will update automatically During the measurement process. Graphical Status Displays The Graphical status windows allow you to view the Real-Time data as it is captured from the Network Analyzer. All Status Graphs display the center measurement frequency. -
Page 30: Data Processing Introduction
Data Processing Chapter 2 - Software Overview Data Processing Introduction The Data Processing Feature is your gateway to unlocking the data contained within your antenna measure- ments. After making your initial measurement of the Antenna you can press the “Data Procesing” button located in the “Post Measurement Options”... -
Page 31: Data Registers
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Data Registers When working with data in the Data Processing feature all of the data is stored in registers, these regesters alow you to have “Holding Space” for partictular data sets. this is very useful for working with multiple measurements from other antennas. -
Page 32: Visualization Options
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Visualization Options The data visualuzation options enables you to view the Antenna Data in a wide variety of formats. Azmuth vs. Frequency vs. Amplitide 3D Plot Azimuth vs. Elevation vs. Amplitude 3D Plot About: After you make a Az/El measurement you can view the Azimuth vs. - Page 33 Chapter 2 - Software Overview Dynamic Amplitude Plot Dynamic Polar Plot About: This plot offers a Linear or Log Polar 2D look into the Rotation Gain Pattern of the measured Antenna for a specified frequency point. Features Linear or Log Format Scale Functions Automatically updates Keep Max Function...
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Page 34: Measurement Calculator
Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement Calculator Use this option to perform arithmetic operations on the measurement registers. For example if you make mea- surements on one antenna and wish to compare the results to another antenna at each point of rotation and each fre- quency. -
Page 36: Chapter 3 - Making Measurements
Chapter 3 - Making Measurements Important---- If you are using a VNA this information does not apply to you. Performing a Scalar Calibration 1. Be sure Platform Power supply is securely attached and plugged in 3. Turn Platform Power ON. 4. -
Page 37: Making A Basic Horizontal/Azimuth Measurement
Chapter 3 - Making Measurements Making a basic Horizontal/Azimuth Measurement 1. Be sure Platform Power supply is securely attached and plugged in 2. Attach antenna to rotator platform with SMA connector 3. Turn Platform Power ON. 4. On your analyzer select S21, POLAR Plot and the proper Calibration set Example: 4 to 6 Ghz @ 201 Points. *if your analyzer has not been calibrated, you need to follow the calibration procedure listed in chapter 1 Select the total Number of degrees you want the platform to move using the “Total Degrees Slider”, the total amount will be shown in the slider window. -
Page 38: Performing An Az/El Scan Measurement
Chapter 3 - Making Measurements Performing an AZ/EL Scan Measurement 1. Be sure Rotator Power is Securely attached and plugged in 2. Attach Antenna to rotator platform using a SMA connector 3. Turn Platform Power ON. 4. On your analyzer select S21, POLAR Plot and the proper instrument state -Example: 4 to 6 Ghz @ 201 Points. -
Page 40: Chapter 4 - Using The Data Processing Feature
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Data Processing Screenshot Introduction Use the Data Proceessing section to work with the data you collected after you make any Antenna Measurements. This feature allows complete control over the data including the ability to completely manipulate the data using a large set of math operators as well as compare the current antenna to another Antenna or a calibrated refernece antenna. -
Page 41: Saving And Loading Measurement Data Sets
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Saving and Loading Measurement Data Sets. All Measurement Data is stored in Data Sets, each Data Set consists of a group of 4 Data Registers. These 4 Registers are used only for storing and recalling data within the Data Processing feature, the Data Sets can be recalled or saved to disc at any point in time. -
Page 42: Viewing And Working With Measurements In 3D
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Viewing and working with measurements in 3D Press any of the 3D Buttons to View the “Active Register” Data in 3D Using the MatLab Viewing Interface. Viewing 3D Azimuth Measurements 1. Be Sure there is data in the “Active Register, if there is no data you must recall data from one of the storage registers or make a Measurement. -
Page 43: Viewing And Working With The Dynamic Amplitude Plot
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Viewing and working with the Dynamic Amplitude Plot Follow the Instructions below to view your data using the Dynamic Amplitude Plot located in the Data Processing feature of the software. Remember, The Dynamic Amplitude Plot will only plot the data that is contained in the Active Register. - Page 44 Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Viewing and working with the Polar Plot display Follow the Instructions below to view your data using the Polar Plot located in the Data Processing feature of the software. Remember, The Polar Plot will only plot the data that is contained in the Active Register. Instructions: 1.
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Page 45: Using The Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Using the Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function. Use this option to perform arithmetic operations on the measurement registers. For example if you make measurements on one antenna and wish to compare the results to another antenna at each point of rotation and each frequency. - Page 46 Data Processing Feature Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Using the Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function. Contd. Clip Function Use this to create a threshold level. A ZERO value clip causes software to ignore clipping and resume normal calculator mode.
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Page 47: Exporting Data
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Exporting Data Measurement Export Process Most simulators make use of space delimiter data files. Space delimited data files were originally established for S- Parameter measurements and are still the standard today. A space delimited file is easily copied and paste into a spreadsheet, word processor or text editor. - Page 48 Data Processing Feature Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Measurement Export Process Contd. Adata is your measurement data array in complex format from the baisc page 1 software The first column is a scalar array and can set the count for example “frequencies” or angle. You can do this in one of two ways.
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Page 49: Using The Dipole And Isotropic Link Calculator
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Using the Dipole and Isotropic Link Calculator- Use the ideal dipole to simulate an entire link measurement set. Then you may perform calculator operations that you can use to normalize and compare your measurements to. The calculations are for any dipole length over any frequency range for any rotation sequence. - Page 50 Data Processing Feature Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Using the Dipole and Isotropic Link Calculator Contd. Once you have saved your dipole array into REG1 (or 2,3,4) calculate the Aperture array and save the results into REG2. Now use the calculator to multiply REG1 x REG2. The result is the entire link gain normalized to the Rx antenna gain.
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Page 51: Group Delay Function
Data Processing Feature Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature Group Delay Function Group delay is the derivative (slope) of the transmission phase angle. For passive circuit elements the group delay is linear and may be calculated from two measurements. It is important that the ratio of the frequency delta- wavelength is less that the physical distance between the measurement. -
Page 54: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting And Service
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting and Service Troubleshooting Problem- Red Light does not come on Possible Causes- Power Supply is not connected correctly, Power Switch is not in the ON position Solution- Check all of the Items listed above and if everything is OK and light still does not come on please contact us immediately for service. -
Page 55: Warranty Information
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting and Service Service and Contact Info. Warranty Information The Antenna Measurement System is guaranteed for 2 years on parts and labor from the time it was received by you. If there is a problem with the product please send us a picture or write a very detailed description of the problem, If we determine that you have a faulty unit or bad part we will ship you a replacement part or unit with a self addressed box to send the defective unit back with Replacement Parts...