RigExpert AA-55 ZOOM Software Manual

RigExpert AA-55 ZOOM Software Manual

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  • Page 1 ZOOM series RigExpert ® Antenna and cable analyzer Software manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Connecting RigExpert Antenna Analyzer to your computer ......................4 2. Updating the firmware ..................5 3. AntScope2 program ..................6 3.1. Quick start................... 3.3. Saving/loading data ................3.4. Saving images ..................3.5. Analyzer screen shots ................ 3.6. Analyzer memory ................
  • Page 4: Connecting Rigexpert Antenna Analyzer To Your Computer

    1. Connecting RigExpert Antenna Analyzer to your computer RigExpert Antenna Analyzer can be connected to a computer running Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/8/10, as well as Mac OS (version 10.6 or higher) operating systems. The latest version of the software may be found at the Downloads section of the rigexpert.com...
  • Page 5: Updating The Firmware

    You may also download binary files of the firmware for the off-line updating, if necessary. The LCD of the analyzer will flash during the firmware update process. Notice: It is safe for the analyzer to cancel the firmware update process at any time, and then start it over. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 6: Antscope2 Program

    3. AntScope2 program The main function of the AntScope2 program is to show measurement results on the “big screen”. The AntScope2 is a great companion to your RigExpert analyzer which adds functions previously available in expensive, professional grade equipment only.
  • Page 7 4. Mouse cursor position and detailed parameters window. 5. HAM radio bands markup. 6. Analyzer measurement controls. Active only while analyzer is connected. 7. Presets list for quick measurements. 8. List of displayed measuremens. You can display several graphs simultaneously. 9. Toolbar. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 8: Saving/Loading Data

    3.2. Data window There is a pop-up data window when the cursor is moved over the graph, displaying various parameters of a load: 3.3. Saving/loading data Click Save button in Measurements section to save current measurement to a file, then click Open button to retrieve the saved data. You can load multiple measurements to perform on-screen comparison.
  • Page 9: Saving Images

    You may use te Print button to save or print only graph data. 3.5. Analyzer screen shots To take a screen shot of the analyzer, click the Screenshot from AA button. The screen shot is placed to the clipboard automatically and may be saved to file. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 10: Analyzer Memory

    3.6. Analyzer memory You may download a previously save graph from one of memory slots of your analyzer. Make sure the analyzer is connected to your computer, then click Data from AA button. Press Read all button or select a memory slot from the list then press OK to download the data.
  • Page 11: Time Domain Reflectometer (Tdr) Mode

    The following screen shot was taken in the real measurement. It shows 16 meters of 75 Ohm coaxial cable, antenna switching relay, and additional 37 meters of cable ending with an HF antenna. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 12: Calibration Mode

    3.9. Calibration mode Although RigExpert analyzers are designed to provide suitable precision without any calibration, a simple “open-short-load” calibration method may be used to improve the result. Moreover, this method may be used to remove the effects of a cable, so accurate measurements at the far end of the cable become possible.
  • Page 13: Presets

    Add button in Presets window. To retreive saved preset just double click on it in the Presets list. The graph will be zoomed to selected band automatically. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 14: Bluetooth Option

    4. Bluetooth option AA-55 ZOOM analyzer has Bluetooth option. Turn on Bluetooth connection in the Setup menu of the analyzer. Important: The pairing PIN-code is 1234 4.1 Bluetooth on Windows PC Once paired AA-55 ZOOM option Bluetooth analyzer detects by Windows as usual COM-port.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth On Android

    In the Antscope2 Setup window select the Manual analyzer detection checkbox and choose this port number. Work with analyzer as it is connected directly to PC by cable. 4.2 Bluetooth on Android Dowload and install Antscope for Android from Google Play Maket RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 16 Start discoveryng the bluetooth analyzer by pressing round button with bluetooth logo. Press Connect button when AA-55 ZOOM analyzer appears in the list of bluetooth devices nearby. Be sure analyzer is turned on and bluetooth is enabled. Pressing the + button starts a new measurement.
  • Page 17 For the access to the Setup screen coose Setup item in drop=down menu. • Center - sets the center frequency. • Range - sets the measurement range. • Points - sets the number of points in one scan. RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 18 Software manual...
  • Page 19 RigExpert Antenna Analyzer...
  • Page 20 Copyright © 2016-2018 Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. “RigExpert” is a registered trademark of Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. Made in Ukraine Doc. date: 03-Sep-2018...

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