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  • Page 1 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Shineway Technologies, Inc. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 2 -...
  • Page 3 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Safety Terms Used in This Manual The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personnel injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
  • Page 4 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Connection: avoid the reverse connection to the device although it is designed with reverse polarity protection. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - iv -...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual CONTENTS 1. General Information ...............vii 1.1 Scope of This Manual..................vii 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ................vii 1.3 Introduction......................viii 2. Operation ..................9 2.1 Sensor Interfaces ....................9 2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software ..............10 2.2.1 Driver Installation ..................
  • Page 6 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 5.3 Warranty Registration..................39 5.4 Returning Instruments ..................39 5.5 Contacting Customer Service ................. 40 Shineway Technologies, Inc. - vi -...

  • Page 7: General Information

     ShinewayTech DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter is carefully assembled and undergoes a rigorous mechanical, electrical, and optical inspection prior to shipment. For detailed packing information, please refer to the packing list Upon receiving the instrument, please check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during shipment.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    DPM-50 can fast measure forward power of transmitter, reflected power of antenna and entire system’s VSWR. DPM-50 is portable size; it can work with handheld Monitor which is the best solution for field test.

  • Page 9: Operation

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 2. Operation  This part introduces the basic operation of ShinewayTech DPM-50. Please read this manual carefully for optimal operation. Should you encounter an y problems during operation, you are welcome to contact the technical staff of our company or representatives.

  • Page 10: Rf Digital Power Meter Software

    3. USB Port: PC Data transfer/power supply 4. DB9: Connection to Main Control Unit (MONITOR) 2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software The software is for controlling DPM-50 on PC to measure power, display, save and print the result. Function: 1）USB device detection and communication.

  • Page 11: Driver Installation

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 8）Run measurement once (Run Trigger) or run measurement continuously (Run Continues); Continuous measurement result is displayed in curve chart 9）Gauge and curve chart range setting 10）Indication of outranged measurement data by color/sound/dialogue window 11）Edit user information...
  • Page 12 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”; Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 12 -...
  • Page 13 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Select the path of driver, click “Next”; Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 13 -...
  • Page 14 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Click “Finish” to close the wizard. And then the PC will find a new device again. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 14 -...
  • Page 15 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”; Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 15 -...
  • Page 16 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Select the path of driver, click “Next”; Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 16 -...
  • Page 17 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Click “Finish” to close the wizard. Right click “My Computer” on the desktop, select “Properties”, click “Manage” label, click “Device Manager”. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 17 -...
  • Page 18 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Menu

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual If “ShinewayTech RF Power Meter USB Device” appears in the list, the driver is installed; otherwise please disconnect the sensor from PC, reconnect and install the driver again. 2.2.2 Menu After driver is installed, run the RF Digital Power Meter software and below interface...
  • Page 20 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual [2]. Tool bar [3]. Information bar [4]. Result display area [5]. Property bar [1]. Menu bar Top Menu “Files” menu “Files” menu includes “Open File”, “Save File”, “Print Preview”, “Print” and “Exit”.
  • Page 21 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Open File” Click “Save Files” to save file. Input the file name (Default: “DataFile.csv”), the file format is “CSV” which can be opened with Office Excel. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 21 -...
  • Page 22 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Save File” Click “Print Preview” to preview the report and data to be printed. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 22 -...
  • Page 23 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Print Preview” Click “Print” to configure printer settings and print data. “Print” Click “Exit” to exit the software. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 23 -...
  • Page 24 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Device Info” Menu Click “Device Info” and the menu will roll up and down to check device information. “Settings” menu “Settings” menu includes “Select Frequency”, “Options”. Click “Select Frequency” to select the frequency.
  • Page 25 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Select Frequency” roll down “Select Frequency” while roll up Click “Settings” menu to input/select the settings. “Test Item” submenu under “Setting” Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 25 -...
  • Page 26 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Plot range”: “Max “,” Min “indicates the maximum and minimum vertical axis (Y axis) of the trace area under the continuous measurement mode. “Limits Settings”: “Max”, “Min” indicates the maximum and minimum axis of the six...
  • Page 27 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Basic Info” submenu under “Setting” Operator, Sample Type, Sample S/N will be shown in the printing report. “Interval” indicates the interval time between two consecutive measurements under continuous measurement mode. The minimum interval is 1 second.
  • Page 28 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Time Span”: Select the certain item to fit for different modulation type. Time span Modulation Type 150us CW Burst（b.w.>300us）, Voice Band AM, FM, Phase Modulation 15us CW Burst（b.w.>30us）, Voice Band AM, FM, Phase Modulation 1.0us...
  • Page 29 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 3) Tool Bar The items in Toolbar are similar with the Main Menu. Click “Run Trigger” to run a measurement. The measurement result will be displayed in the GUI by two ways: number and dial. The number will be red while it is out of the setting range, and be green while it is within the setting range.
  • Page 30 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual [4]. VSWR [5]. Return Loss [6]. Crest Factor [7].CCDF Note: Equations: [1]. Crest Factor (Logarithm value) = Peak Power (Logarithm) - Forward Power (Logarithm) [2]. VSWR = (1 + Rho) / (1 - Rho) [3].
  • Page 31 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Info” “Device Info” shows USB device information, if the USB device does not access the computer, then the information will be “------”. “Frequency”: The user can set the desired frequency. There are two ways: pre-defined frequency and user setting frequency.
  • Page 32 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “Setting” column shows the user's current settings, measurement display range, measurement limits, which can be set by users. If the input value exceeds the acceptable range, the system will show an error pop-up window.
  • Page 33 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual “CCDF Display Area” 5) Result Display Area “Result Display Area”: Measurement results are shown with the trace under continuous measurement mode. “Result Display Area” Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 33 -...

  • Page 34: Measurement Operation

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 6) Status Bar “Status Bar”: the status information of software is shown. “Status Bar” Status bar displays the following: [1]. Mouse position at the coordinates of historical trace [2]. Count of successes and failures of measurements [3].

  • Page 35: Measurement

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 2.3.2 Measurement Turn on the PC software after the system connection is completed. 1) In “Information Bar” to set the frequency, setting frequency method: selecting a common used frequency band, click the “select frequency”...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Sensor N connector should be put on protective cover to prevent damage when not in use. 3.2 Calibration DPM-50 series is recommended to calibrate every three years. Please contact ShinewayTech service center or distributor for the calibration. The device may have errors in the performance without the proper maintenance.

  • Page 37: Specification

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 4. Specification Model DPM-50AP Frequency Range 300-4200MHz Average Power Range 100mW-200W Peak Power Range 100mW-500W ≥33 Dynamic Range (dB) ≤0.1 Insertion Loss (dB) VSWR 1.05-99.9 Crest Factor 0 ~ 12dB CCDF ~ 100 ≥30 (<3GHz);...

  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 5. Warranty Information 5.1 Terms of Warranty  All ShinewayTech products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the original customer.
  • Page 39 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 5.3 Warranty Registration A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment. Please take a few moments to fill out the card and mail or fax it to the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 40 DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual 5.5 Contacting Customer Service Please check our web site (www.shinewaytech.com) for updates to this manual and additional application information. If you need technical or sales support, please contact local Shineway Technologies Customer Service.

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