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A.H. Systems SAS-563B Operation Manual

A.H. Systems SAS-563B Operation Manual

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A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna
SAS-563B Active
Loop Antenna
Operation Manual
© A.H. Systems inc. – Mar 2021
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  • Page 1 A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna Operation Manual © A.H. Systems inc. – Mar 2021 REV E...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALCULATIONS ANTENNA FORMULAS MAINTENANCE WARRANTY © A.H. Systems inc. – Mar 2021 REV E...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna INTRODUCTION Frequency Part Model Range Number Description 1 kHz – 30 MHz Active 12” Loop Antenna SAS-563B 2384 INCLUDED EQUIPMENT Amplifier/matching base with 12” shielded loop antenna • battery charger • © A.H. Systems inc. – Mar 2021...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Calculations

    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 dBV to convert to field strength in dBA/meter.
  • Page 11: Antenna Formulas

    A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna TYPICAL ANTENNA FORMULAS LOG -> LINEAR VOLTAGE FIELD STRENGTH & POWER DENSITY ((dB  V – 120) / 20) dBV to Volts V = 10 dBV/m to V/m V/m = 10 (((dBV/m) -120) / 20) Volts to dBV...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 13: Warranty

    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.