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  • Page 1 e-learning Electricity & Electronics Control & Instrumentation Process Control Mechatronics Telecommunications Electrical Power & Machines Test & Measurement...
  • Page 2 57-200-USB Also for use with 57-202 Upgrade Pack BoufoobMbc (57-200 to 57-200-USB) Feedback Instruments Ltd, Park Road, Crowborough, E. Sussex, TN6 2QR, UK. Telephone: +44 (0) 1892 653322, Fax: +44 (0) 1892 663719. email: feedback@fdbk.co.uk website: http://www.fbk.com Manual: 57-200-USB Ed05 022006 Printed in England by Fl Ltd, Crowborough Feedback Part No.
  • Page 3 Notes...
  • Page 4 In order to maintain compliance with international directives, all replacement components should be identical to those originally supplied. Any component may be ordered direct from Feedback or its agents by quoting the following information: Equipment type Component value...
  • Page 5 Should this equipment be used outside the classroom, laboratory study area or similar such place for which it is designed and sold then Feedback Instruments Ltd hereby states that conformity with the protection requirements of the European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) may be invalidated and could lead to prosecution.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Customers Upgrading from 57-200 to 57-200-USB Installing the Software 2.2.1 Installing the NEC-WIN Software Installing the Hardware 2.3.1 Customers Upgrading from 57-200 to 57-200-USB 2.3.2 Installing Feedback USB Devices Hardware Setup 2.4.1 Connecting the Computer 2.4.2 RF Connections 2.4.3 Connecting the two Towers Together 2.4.4...
  • Page 7 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contents System Test The Test Setting Up the Hardware 4.2.1 Instructions for Determining the Motor Stiction Value Using the System Without Hardware General FAQ’s Troubleshooting TOC-2 57-200-USB...
  • Page 8 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Equipment List The equipment is supplied in a single package which is divided into three layers. The contents of each layer are shown in Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1: Packing Case Top Layer Contents 57-200-USB...
  • Page 9 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Equipment List Figure 2: Packing Case Second Layer Contents 57-200-USB...
  • Page 10 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Equipment List Figure 3: Packing Case Bottom Layer Contents 57-200-USB...
  • Page 11 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Equipment List Notes 57-200-USB...

  • Page 12: Introduction To Boufoobmbc

    1.8 GHz. Some background knowledge is necessary in order to make proper use of the system. The system is complementary to another Feedback product, the ASD512 Antenna Systems Demonstrator, which deals with the basic concepts of voltage and current in radiating elements.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Introduction to BoufoobMbc Notes 57-200-USB...

  • Page 14: Installing Boufoobmbc

    2.2 Installing the Software Instructions describing how to install the software can be found on the software distribution CD (57-903). For general information on how to install the software, refer to Feedback Manual – IMS Compatible Content, Installation and User Guide 93-IMS.

  • Page 15: Installing The Nec-Win Software

    Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc 2.2.1 Installing the NEC-WIN Software Installation instructions for this software are given in the accompanying supplied manual. 2.3 Installing the Hardware IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important that all software packages and components are installed BEFORE any USB hardware is connected and switched on.

  • Page 16: Customers Upgrading From 57-200 To 57-200-Usb

    57-200 software again.) 2. Proceed as directed in the following sections. 2.3.2 Installing Feedback USB Devices 1. Before connecting hardware, install the driver software. 2. Ensure that the USB interface unit is not connected to any other device.

  • Page 17: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc If this is the case, specify one of the following (depending on your operating system): Operating system Sys file path Windows 98, ME C:\windows\system32\drivers Windows 2000, XP C:\winnt\system32\drivers (Where 'C:' is the drive where your operating system is installed.) Once your computer has completed the installation, your USB device is ready for use.

  • Page 18: Rf Connections

    Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc 2.4.2 RF Connections Connect the RF coaxial cable emerging from the base of the generator tower to the adjacent RF out socket. Connect the RF coaxial cable emerging from the base of the receiver to the adjacent RF in socket.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc a) View from above clamp screw b) View from Front Figure 2-3: Receiving Antenna 57-200-USB...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc 2.4.6 Assembly Figure 2-4: Assembling the H-frame The first stage in assembly is to attach the H-frame to the horizontal bar which is in turn attached to the mounting pillar, as shown in Figure 2-4. The combiner, Figure 2-5, is then attached to the free end of the horizontal bar (see also Figure 2-6).

  • Page 21: Mounting

    Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc clamp screw combiner to receiver Figure 2-6: Connections to the four Log-Periodic Assemblies The four log-periodics are connected as shown in Figure 2-6. Once assembled this array is not changed, apart from its polarisation. 2.4.7 Mounting The completed antenna array should be mounted on top of the receiver tower and set for horizontal polarisation (as is shown in Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-6).

  • Page 22: Using Boufoobmbc

    Chapter 3 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Using BoufoobMbc 3 Using BoufoobMbc BoufoobMbc software is presented as a suite of application windows that allow you explore and record the properties of antennas. 3.1 Starting the Software When both the hardware and the software installation has been completed, you can then start the Stand-Alone Environment (SAE) by double-clicking on the Discovery IMS icon the environment installation program created on your computer’s desktop.

  • Page 23: Application Windows 3-2

    Chapter 3 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Using BoufoobMbc 3.3 Application Windows The following application windows are available: Signal strength monitor Signal strength vs. angle, 2D polar graph Signal strength vs. angle, 2D Cartesian graph Signal strength vs. angle, 3D polar graph Signal strength vs.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL System Test 4 System Test Mount a Test Antenna on the generator tower. A good test antenna is the single log periodic which may be mounted on the white plastic mounting pillar (see Figure 4-1). Fit the pillar to the top of the generator tower and tighten the screw at the base of the pillar.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL System Test 4.1 The Test The RF coaxial cable between the test antenna and the generator unit should NOT be connected. The control switches on the back of the generator unit should be set as follows: Power Switch –...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL System Test 4.2 Setting Up the Hardware To make sure that the values derived from the hardware data are accurate, it is vital that the correct hardware calibration values are present on your system. Calibration values are derived during testing that are specific to each set of hardware.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL System Test 4.3 Using the System Without Hardware It is not possible to perform some operations unless the hardware is connected and switched on (eg, acquiring a new plot). However, you may view and analyse existing plots without hardware. If you select an operation that requires the hardware but none is available you will be notified.
  • Page 28 For it to access parts on your computer, it asks your permission whether it is okay. You should always ‘trust’ applets from Feedback. Q: When I start a practical, a dialog box is displayed where an error appears, indicating that the ‘certificate has expired’.
  • Page 29 Chapter 5 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL General FAQ’s Notes 57-200-USB...
  • Page 30 Chapter 6 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting I have checked the switches and cable connections but there is still a problem with the hardware... Possible cause: Back powering from the generator. Due to residual voltages on logic lines, it is sometimes necessary to reset the USB to MICA8 interface unit, whilst ensuring it is not powered indirectly by the generator.
  • Page 31 Chapter 6 BoufoobMbc! OPERATOR’S MANUAL Troubleshooting Notes 57-200-USB...

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