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A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna INTENDED PURPOSES This equipment is intended for general laboratory use in a wide variety of industrial and scientific applications and designed to be used in the process of generating, controlling and measuring high levels of electromagnetic Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION The A.H. Systems active loop antenna is a receiving antenna that covers the 1 KHz – 30 MHz frequency range. This loop antenna is ideal for emissions testing and has a balanced Faraday shield to reduce the E-field response for a pure magnetic field measurement.
50 analyzer or receiver. GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS The SAS-563B loop antenna is an active loop designed to perform magnetic field and shielding effectiveness testing. The loop antenna has a balanced Faraday shield to reduce the E-field response for a pure magnetic field measurement.
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DUT. SHIELDING EFFECTIVNESS TESTING Both the SAS-563B and the SAS-564 loop antenna is used for shielding effectiveness testing. The SAS-563B is used as the receive antenna and should be connect to an analyzer or receiver, where the SAS-564 Loop antenna is a passive loop antenna used to transmit.
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A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna CHARGING THE BATTERY Position the input voltage selector located next to the wall plug on the back of charger to the proper voltage (either 110 – 120 Vac, 60 Hz or 220 – 240 Vac, 50 Hz).
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A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The following is a recommend accessory list for the SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna: SAS-563P The SAS-563P electrostatic shielded loop antenna is typically used with the SAS-563B for shielding effectiveness testing per IEEE 299, MIL-STD 285 and NSA 65-6 as well as many other test standards.
A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna CALCULATIONS EMISSIONS TESTING Individual calibration data for the active loop antenna is supplied to comply with various emissions test requirements. For emissions measurements, add the correction factor plus cable loss to receiver reading in dBV to convert to field strength in dBA/meter.
A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna TYPICAL ANTENNA FORMULAS LOG -> LINEAR VOLTAGE FIELD STRENGTH & POWER DENSITY ((dB V – 120) / 20) dBV to Volts V = 10 dBV/m to V/m V/m = 10 (((dBV/m) -120) / 20) Volts to dBV...
A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna MAINTENANCE To ensure reliable and repeatable long-term performance, annual re-calibration of your active loop preamplifier by A.H. Systems’ experienced technicians is recommended. Our staff can recalibrate almost any type or brand of antenna.
A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna WARRANTY INFORMATION A.H. Systems Inc., warrants that our Antennas, Sensors and Probes will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years. All other products delivered under contract will be warranted for a period of two (2) years.
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