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  • Page 1 TC-5972DP Pneumatic Shield Box User Manual R20191111...
  • Page 2 Copyright©2019 TESCOM CO.,LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Address | (10442) #927 Unitechvil 142, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do TEL | +82-31-920-6600 HOMEPAGE | www.tescom.co.kr...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........... . . 1.6 TESCOM Sales and Service Office .
  • Page 4 ........... . . 28 4.3 Shield Box Operation with Fixture .

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Record Revision Description Date v1.0 Initial Draft 2019-11-06 v1.1 First Release 2019-11-12...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    WARRANTY TESCOM guarantees that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, TESCOM will, at its discretion, either repair or replace defective products. For the warranty service, customer must notify TESCOM of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service.

  • Page 7: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Review the following safety precautions to avoid personal injury, damage to this product, or damage to any product connected. Do not disassemble any part unless listed replaceable in this manual Do not operate in wet/damp conditions To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions. Do not operate in explosive atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols And Terms

    Safety Symbols and Terms Various symbols are used in this manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand its context.

  • Page 9: Part 1. Getting Started

    PART 1. Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Introduction And Specifications

    Introduction 1. Introduction and Specifications 1.1 Introduction Shield Box is an equipment that shields wireless products from RF interference which flows in by radiation or through I/O cables while running tests. Shield Box is highly effective in shielding as well as being small and sturdy. Therefore, it offers efficient and economical testing solution for mass production, service, and development.

  • Page 11: Initial Inspection

    Initial Inspection 445(W) x 450(D) x 338(H) mm, 208(D) mm top side Dimensions Inside 582(W) x 661(D) x 451(H) mm, lid closed, 695(H) mm, lid open Outside 418(W) x 358(D) x 280(H) mm Door Approx. 32 kg Weight 850(W) x 720(D) x 590(H) mm *Packing Size Approx.

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    1.6 TESCOM Sales and Service Office If you have difficulty with the product, call or write to our Technical Support specialists at: TESCOM Company Limited # 927 Unitechvil, 142, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyunggi-do, Korea [ZIP 10442] TEL.: 82-31-920-6600 FAX: 82-31-920-6607 Email: support@tescom.org...

  • Page 13: Part 2. Hardware Description

    PART 2. Hardware Description...

  • Page 14: Hardware Overview

    Front 2. Hardware Overview 2.1 Front Figure 2-1 TC-5972DP Front Components...

  • Page 15: Rear

    Rear Table 2-1 TC-5972DP Front Components Description Description Lid handle Air cylinder Body handle Hinge Remote switch connector RF connector (N(f) outside and SMA(f) inside) Fixture operation button Ventilation holes PASS/FAIL LED Lid safety guide Power switch Lid-open sensor (JP21)

  • Page 16: Inside

    Inside 2.3 Inside Figure 2-3 TC-5972DP Control Box Connection Table 2-3 TC-5972DP Fixture Air Ports and Sensor Connector Description Probe UP air port (Ø4) , speed control function excluded Probe DOWN air port (Ø4), speed control function excluded Handler IN air port (Ø4), speed control function excluded Handler OUT air port (Ø4), speed control function excluded...

  • Page 17: Control Box

    Control Box Sensor Connector Pin Map Figure 2-4 TC-5972DP Inside D-SUB 9P (Female) Connector Pin Map Table 2-4 TC-5972DP Inside D-SUB 9P (Female) Connector Pin Map Pin Number (Female) Function Probe Sensor Signal Probe Sensor GND Handler Sensor Signal Handler Sensor GND...
  • Page 18 Control Box Figure 2-5 5972DP CPU Board Table 2-5 TC-5972DP CPU Board Connection Function Connector Description RS-232C Communication RS-232C connector Power LED Power LED connector (remote switch) Power Supply +24V DC input connector Pass/Fail LED JP15 Fail LED connector JP14...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    Dimensions Function Connector Description Sensors JP22 Lid-close detection sensor connector JP21 Lid-open detection sensor connector Handler-inward detection sensor connector Probe-downward detection sensor connector Operation Buttons Gray button connector (remote switch) White button connector (remote switch) JP16 Fixture operation button connector 2.5 Dimensions 2.5.1 Inner Dimensions...
  • Page 20 Dimensions 2.5.2 Outer Dimensions...

  • Page 21: Optional Panels & Fixture

    I/O Interface Panels 3. Optional Panels & Fixture 3.1 I/O Interface Panels TC-5972DP has several types of panel options for connecting data interface, power, etc.. It can be customized to suit your needs. 3.1.1 Pre-configured Panels List of I/O interface panels already configured by us...
  • Page 22 I/O Interface Panels I/O Interface Panel Order Number Configuration M5970C12A One(1) USB 2.0 outside and inside ● One(1) DB9(p) outside and DB9(s) inside, 100 pF Pi filter ● One(1) DB25(p) outside and DB25(s) inside, 100 pF Pi filter ● Data Interface Panel C5970D-2017A One(1) DC Fan Set, DC 24 V (One Pair) ●...
  • Page 23 I/O Interface Panels 3.1.2 Custom Panels By selecting and combining from the list below, you can set your own I/O interface panel Table 3-2 Custom I/O Interface I/O Interface Order Number Transmission Speed / Line *Typical Shielding Voltage 3409-0009-1 3 Mbps / 100 VDC, >70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz 5 Amps max >80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz...
  • Page 24 AC Power Adaptor 1. Shielding effectiveness is an estimated value with each I/O interface applied. 2. The data above was measured by TESCOM, and they may be different depending on the measuring method and environment. 3. Each shielding effectiveness is measured without according cable. It is likely affected when a cable is connected.

  • Page 25: Fixtures

    Fixtures 3.2 Fixtures TESCOM offers flexible fixtures that can change the position of the DUT. Depending on the shape of DUT, you can adjust it with fixture blocks instantly. In addition, custom fixtures can be ordered and supplied to suit your needs.
  • Page 26 Fixtures Figure 3-1 Sample Images of Custom Fixtures...

  • Page 27: Part 3. Putting Into Operation

    PART 3. Putting into Operation...

  • Page 28: Setup And Operation

    Exterior and Accessory Inspection 1. Upon receiving the TC-5972DP, check for any damage might have occurred during the shipment. 2. Referring to the list below, verify that you have received the accessories supplied with the TC-5972DP and its options.

  • Page 29: Connecting & Setting Up

    Connecting & Setting Up Table 4-1 TC-5972DP Accessories List Part Number Name Spec. Quantity Operating Manual Test Report 4003-0025 Data Cable, DB9(p)-DB9(s) 4010-0002 Power Cable, 220V 1.5m 3001-0039 Switching Power Supply 1.5m 4011-0001 SS-402, N(m) to N(m) 9703-0074 Air Coupler (CPS15-6W)

  • Page 30: Power Supply

    4.2.1 Power Supply Connecting Power Supply Cable In order to set TC-5972DP Shield Box in motion, connect the 24V DC Power Supply Adapter which is included in the package. For your own safety, please use the 24V DC Power Supply Adapter provided by TESCOM.
  • Page 31 Connecting & Setting Up 4.2.2 Compressed Air Supply Please make sure to turn off compressed air supply before connecting or disconnecting air hose. Compressed Air Requirement Input air pressure : 5 ~ 10 bar ● Main air connector : 6 mm OD hose, one-touch push-on fitting ●...
  • Page 32 Connecting & Setting Up The compressed air inlet port is located below TC-5972DP rear panel. Insert the 6 mm Air Hose to the rear point of Air Coupler. Push the front side of Air Coupler on Air Input Connector until you hear a "click" sound.
  • Page 33 Connecting & Setting Up Figure 4-6 TC-5972DP Remote Switch Connection For safety reasons, keep two buttons apart at least 25cm and press them with both hands. 4.2.4 Lid Control Closing The Lid Keep pressing both remote switch buttons ( ) simultaneously until the lid is completely ●...
  • Page 34 Connecting & Setting Up If you press only one button, both Fail LEDs on the control box and gray switch will glow red. An error data 'ERR40' will return if Shield Box is connected with PC. In this case, take your hand off, and then press both buttons again.
  • Page 35 Connecting & Setting Up Counting Function Shield Box counts the number of lid open/close cycle and saves it on the memory. The cumulative number of open/close motions can be viewed on a PC by sending “COUNT?” query through RS-232C. The box will return the number in 8 digits. 4.2.5 Pass/Fail LED Indicator Green and red LED indicators will be on if the command "PASS"...

  • Page 36: Shield Box Operation With Fixture

    Shield Box Operation with Fixture 4.3 Shield Box Operation with Fixture The fixture operation mode of standard TC-5972DP is set as 'Handler Mode: Off', 'Probe Mode: Timer' at the time of release. (You can check it with the query 'SOLENOID MODE?') You need to configure the fixture operation mode if you are to use it.
  • Page 37 Shield Box Operation with Fixture If the air supply is cut off while the lid is open, the lid will close whether the fixture is in position or not. This may cause damage to the product or the DUT. If any sensor detects that the operation is incomplete, everything returns to the previous position and the red LED will be turned on.
  • Page 38 Shield Box Operation with Fixture Figure 4-7 Fixture Connection Guide Remove the fitting plug, and connect 4 mm OD air hose to the fitting. Figure 4-8 Fitting Plug Removal With all Probe air hoses connected, it will look like below.

  • Page 39: Shield Box Operation Without Fixture

    Shield Box Operation without Fixture Figure 4-9 TC-5972DP Fixture Connection Figure 4-9 TC-5972DP Fixture Connection above is just a recommendation, so the actual connection may be adjusted for your convenience. 4.4 Shield Box Operation without Fixture In order to work Shield Box without fixture, the fixture mode must be set to 'Off Mode.' Refer to 5.6.2.1 Handler &...

  • Page 40: Remote Operation Using Rs-232C

    RS-232C Cable Connection 5. Remote Operation Using RS-232C Shield Box can be controlled remotely via RS-232C 5.1 RS-232C Cable Connection Connect RS-232C Cable to RS-232C DB9 Connector on the rear side of Shield Box. RS-232C Port on Shield Box is a DB9 Connector Female, so DB9 Data Cable (DB9(p) to DB9(s) Male to Female) should be used to connect Shield Box and PC.

  • Page 41: Rs-232C Port Setting

    RS-232C Command Protocol 5.2 RS-232C Port Setting UART port setting is required as follows in order to control the shield box via RS-232C. Table 5-1 RS-232C Port Setting 9600 bps Data rate 8 bit Data bits None Parity 1 bit Stop bits None Flow Control...

  • Page 42: Control With Terminal Application On Pc

    Control with Terminal Application on PC 5.4 Control with Terminal Application on PC Below you will see how you can control Shield Box using a communication software 'Terminal.' The application is free to download from here: https://sites.google.com/site/terminalbpp/ Before beginning, set everything up in Connecting &...
  • Page 43 Control with Terminal Application on PC Send a command and get a response. 1. Enter MODEL? on the command prompt and check +CR ( ), then press Send. 2. A response (the model name and the firmware version) will appear on Receive window. 3.

  • Page 44: Rs-232C Command List

    RS-232C Command List 5.5 RS-232C Command List Table 5-2 List of RS-232C Commands for TC-5972DP Category RS-232C Command Response Description System MODEL? Name+Version+Date Verify model name, firmware version and date. COUNT? Numeric 8 digits Display cumulative number of (ex: 00000001) lid operation.
  • Page 45 RS-232C Command List 5.5.1 Error Data List Table 5-3 List of Error Data Error Code Description ERR10 Syntax error. The command does not exist or is invalid. ERR20 Handler inward sensor error. It only occurs when the Handler is in Sensor Mode. (The horizontal operation of fixture is incomplete.) ERR30 Probe downward sensor error.

  • Page 46: Rs-232C Commands In Detail

    RS-232C Commands in Detail 5.6 RS-232C Commands in Detail 5.6.1 System Queries MODEL? COUNT? MODEL? A query to see the model name, firmware version, and the date of manufacture. Type Query Input MODEL? Response <Name>_<Version> <Date> Example MODEL? TC-5972DP_STD_Ver: 5.2 2019.04.09 COUNT? A query to check how many times the lid has opened.
  • Page 47 It is NOT recommended operating fixture in Timer Mode. Without sensors, the lid may close even when the fixture motion is incomplete, thus causing damage to the product or DUT. TC-5972DP does NOT support Timer Mode of Handler. Only Probe can operate in Timer Mode. HANDLER MODE SENSOR A command to set the Handler in Sensor Mode.
  • Page 48 RS-232C Commands in Detail HANDLER MODE OFF A command to set the Handler in Off Mode. Type Command Input HANDLER MODE OFF Response PROBE MODE SENSOR A command to set the Probe in Sensor Mode. Type Command Input PROBE MODE SENSOR Response PROBE MODE TIMER A command to set the Probe in Timer Mode.
  • Page 49 RS-232C Commands in Detail 5.6.3 Lid Operation Commands OPEN CLOSE LID? OPEN A command to open the lid. Type Command Input OPEN Response { OK | ERR50 } OK : The lid opens (or is already open) ● ERR50: Lid-open sensor error. The lid-open sensor does not detect the cylinder in open ●...
  • Page 50 RS-232C Commands in Detail LID? A query to check the current status of the lid. Type Query Input LID? Response { OPEN | CLOSE } OPEN : Lid opened ● CLOSE : Lid closed ● 5.6.4 Handler Operation Commands HANDLER? INWARD OUTWARD HANDLER?
  • Page 51 RS-232C Commands in Detail ERR40: Status error, It occurs when an invalid command is sent. For example: ● Handler OUTWARD or Probe UPWARD command is sent while the lid is closed. ○ Probe DOWNWARD or UPWARD command is sent while the Handler is at outward ○...
  • Page 52 RS-232C Commands in Detail UPWARD A command to lift the Probe up. Type Command Input UPWARD Response { OK | ERR40 | ERR90 } OK: The Probe is at upward position. ● ERR40: Status error, It occurs when an invalid command is sent. For example: ●...
  • Page 53 RS-232C Commands in Detail 5.6.6 PASS/FAIL Commands (While The Lid is Closed) PASS A command that decides PASS after a test. If the PASS command is sent, the Pass LED on the control box will glow green ( ), the LED on gray switch will glow blue ( ), and the lid will open automatically.

  • Page 54: Part 4. Maintenance

    PART 4. Maintenance...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance TC-5972DP Pneumatic Shield Box is designed and built for long life and easy maintenance. Optimal RF shielding is obtained by using gaskets between the body and the lid. Clean them at least once a month as directed below to maintain Shield Box in good condition. They must be checked periodically for wear and tear which would compromise the performance.

  • Page 56: Performance Test

    6.2 Performance Test TESCOM Shield Boxes are precision RF devices built very sturdily. Their electrical performance can, however, deteriorate with mechanical damages. Worn out shielding gaskets, as well as metal corrosion or oxidation on the surface of lid-contacting area, can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the Shield Box.
  • Page 57 Performance Test 6.2.3 Performance Test Set Up Figure 6-2 Performance Test Set Up (ex: TC-5970D) 6.2.4 Specification Standards Frequency Shielding effectiveness (dB) 100 to 2000 MHz > 70 dB 2000 to 3000 MHz > 70 dB 3000 to 6000 MHz >...

  • Page 58: Test Procedure

    Performance Test 6.2.5 Test Procedure Before measuring, check the shielding gasket around the lid. If there is a damaged part, replace the gasket and wipe the contact area, which is between the lid and the body except the gasket, with alcohol. Turn the spectrum analyzer and signal generator on.
  • Page 59 Performance Test Figure 6-3 Searching for Maximum Reception Close the lid. Set the input range of the spectrum analyzer as follows: Center Frequency : 900 MHz ● Span : 1 MHz ● Amplitude: -30 dB ● Circle the test antenna around the entire Shield Box, particularly around the lid and modules on the rear panel.
  • Page 60 Performance Test Figure 6-5 Spectrum Analyzer Display Repeat the procedure with the frequency set to 1.8 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8GHz.

  • Page 61: Expendables And Accessories

    Expendables and Accessories 7. Expendables and Accessories Below is the list of expendables and accessories of TC-5972DP Pneumatic Shield Box. Please contact TESCOM headquarters or your local distributor to order. 7.1 Expendables and Accessories The items below are NOT under warranty.
  • Page 62 Expendables and Accessories Figure 7-1 TC-5972DP Gasket Locations...

  • Page 63: Check List For Common Problems

    8. Check List for Common Problems Below is the check list for common mistakes. Before calling for help, make sure the problem is NOT one of following issues nor a malfunction of any OTHER connected equipment. Power Supply Check Verify that the power cord is connected to the product and the switch is on. ●...

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