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NARDA PMM RA-01 User Manual

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PMM RA-01-HV
SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT
You can find the Serial Number in a side of the box.
Serial Number is in the form: 0000X00000.
The first four digits and the letter are the Serial Number prefix, the last five digits are
the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes
only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.
The suffix is different for each instrument.
Document RA01EN-71011 – Copyright © NARDA 2017
Sales & Support:
NARDA
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 21/23
Safety
20090 Segrate (MI) -
Test
Tel.: +39 02 2699871
Solutions
Fax: +39 02 26998700
S.r.l. Socio Unico
PMM RA-01
ACTIVE ROD ANTENNA
Manufacturing Plant:
Via Benessea, 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV)
ITALY
Tel.: +39 0182 58641
Fax: +39 0182 586400

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  • Page 1 The first four digits and the letter are the Serial Number prefix, the last five digits are the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes only when a configuration change is made to the instrument. The suffix is different for each instrument. Document RA01EN-71011 – Copyright © NARDA 2017...
  • Page 2 NOTE: ® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH and L3 Communications Holdings, Inc. – Trade names are trademarks of the owners. If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this User’s Manual, it may become unsafe.

  • Page 3: Pmm Ra-01 Parts

    RA-01-MIL EC Declaration of Conformity ....RA-01-HV EC Declaration of Conformity ..... VIII 1 General Information Page 1.1 Documentation………………………………….……… 1.2 Introduction to the PMM RA-01………………..…..1.3 Calibration of the PMM RA-01........1.4 Instrument Items…........…..... 1.5 Optional accessories……....…..…... 1.6 Main specifications…………………………………….. 1.7 Main Features…………………………………………..

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Figures Figure Page PMM RA-01 Active Rod Antenna……………………..PMM RA-01 parts.…….……………………………………. PMM RA-01 front view ……………………...…………….. PMM TR01 Wooden Tripod……………………………….. Adjustable joint …………………………………………….. Column strengthener………………………………………. Soft carrying case………………………………………….. RA-01 parts and assembly………………………………... Tables Table Page Technical Specification………………….………………….. Main features…………………………………………..…….. PMM TR-01 Wooden tripod with extension………………...
  • Page 5 • Ground connections must not be interrupted intentionally; • To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards installed on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be necessary;...
  • Page 6 Descrizione ROD ANTENNA SYSTEM Description Modello PMM RA-01 Model è conforme ai requisiti essenziali delle seguenti Direttive: conforms with the essential requirements of the following Directives: Bassa Tensione 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Compatibiltà...
  • Page 7 Descrizione ROD ANTENNA SYSTEM Description Modello PMM RA-01-HV Model è conforme ai requisiti essenziali delle seguenti Direttive: conforms with the essential requirements of the following Directives: Bassa Tensione 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Compatibiltà...
  • Page 8 This page has been left blank intentionally VIII EC Conformity...

  • Page 9: Pmm Ra-01 Active Rod Antenna

    Fig. 1-1 PMM RA-01 Active Rod Antenna 1.1 Documentation Enclosed with this manual are: • a service questionnaire to send back to NARDA in case an equipment service is needed. • an accessories checklist to verify all accessories enclosed in the packaging.
  • Page 10 The PMM RA-01 is designed to provide a good solution to measure low level 1.2 Introduction to the fields from 9 kHz to 30 MHz (RA-01) and 150kHz to 30MHz (RA-01-HV). PMM RA-01 Active Rod Antenna RA-01 can be used in conjunction with any PMM Receiver or Spectrum Analyzer, although its ideal companion for on-site measurements is the EMI Receiver Unit 9010F, portable and fully compliant with CISPR-16-1-1.

  • Page 11: Main Features

    1.6 Main Specifications Table 1-1 lists the PMM RA-01 performance specifications. The following conditions apply to all specifications: • The ambient temperature shall be -10°C to 60°C TABLE 1-1 Technical specification 9 kHz – 30 MHz (RA-01) Frequency range 150kHz – 30 MHz (RA-01-HV) 50Ω...

  • Page 12: Pmm Ra-01 Front View

    3 – Monopole antenna with the male thread 4 – Monopole antenna Fig. 1-2 PMM RA-01 parts RA-01 box front view Legend: A= ON/OFF Switch B= Power LED C= Battery Charger connector D= BNC female connector Fig. 1-3 PMM RA-01 front view General Information...
  • Page 13 2.4 Return for service If the PMM RA-01 Active Rod Antenna should be returned to NARDA for service, please complete the service questionnaire enclosed with the Users Manual and attach it to the instrument.
  • Page 14 2.6 PMM RA-01 Mounting Remove two screws from the box as shown below. Instructions Install the Counterpoise to the box with the side “untouched” on the top (used the two screws removed previously). Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 15 Screw the monopole antenna (with male thread) to the box. Screw a second monopole antenna to male thread To Install the RA-01 on the TR-01 optional accessory see chapter 4 Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 16 This page has been left blank intentionally Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 17 3 – Using PMM RA-01 3.1 How it works PMM RA-01 is an active, high sensitivity Electric field receiving antenna. It has a built in preamplifier. It works as a short monopole over a ground plane. Its intrinsically high impedance within the covered frequency band is transformed and normalized by the internal preamplifier.
  • Page 18 3.6 Antenna factor PMM RA-01 is supplied with individual antenna factor calibration data. The antenna factor is the ratio of the field strength in which the antenna is immersed to the voltage coming out of the unit. A typical value for Rod antenna factor is about +10dB.
  • Page 19 • Humidity (without condensation) 4.4 Return for repair When the Accessories need to be returned to NARDA for repair, please complete the questionnaire appended to this User’s Manual, filling in all the data that will be useful for the service you have requested.

  • Page 20: Pmm Tr01 Wooden Tripod

    PMM TR-01A Set (optional) 4.6.1 TR-01A Set Using the TR-01A Set, the antenna height can be adjusted so that the counterpoise is level with the ground plane height (80-90 cm, or 100 cm above the floor, depending on the standard); or, the antenna can be lowered so that the center point of the rod element is 120 cm above the chamber floor, as required by MIL-STD-461G.

  • Page 21: Soft Carrying Case

    TABLE 4-2 Column strenghthner Specifications The Column strenghthner allows to • Dimensions Ø50 x 80 mm mount the RA-01 on the PMM TR-01 Wooden tripod with extension • Weight 184 g • Load capacity 10 kg Fig. 4-3 Column strenghthner TABLE 4-3 Soft carrying case Specifications The Soft carrying case allows to •...
  • Page 22 4.6.2 RA-01 installation on TR-01A Wooden tripod Legend: 1 – RA-01 2 – Column strengthener 3 – PMM TR01 Wooden Tripod Fig. 4-5 RA-01 parts and assembly Accessories...
  • Page 23 Unscrew the pan-head screw from Column strengthener without losing it completely. Screw the Column strengthener on the RA-01 bottom; be sure that it is well locking Accessories...
  • Page 24 Unscrew the plastic washer removing it completely from the TR-01. Install the PMM TR-01 Wooden Tripod on the site. Insert the Column strengthener (fixed to RA-01) on the wooden extension and make sure it is fully inserted, then screw the pan-head screw (be sure that it is well locking).
  • Page 25 Moreover, we are continuously improving our quality, but we know this is a never ending process. We would be glad if our present efforts are pleasing you. Should one of your pieces of NARDA equipment need servicing you can help us serve you more effectively filling out this card and enclosing it with the product.
  • Page 26 Suggerimenti / Commenti / Note: Suggestions / Comments / Note:...

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