Summary of Contents for Diamond Engineering PC-9042-NS
- Page 1 Installation and Configuration Guide PC-9042-NS Portable Anechoic Chamber with positioner...
- Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase! Diamond Engineering’s measurement and positioning systems have been designed to aid in the testing and development of small to medium sized antennas and radiating devices. Using our state of the art software, this system enables you to make many different types of measurements with complete user-definable configuration settings.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PC-9042 Portable Chamber - Introduction ................7 Unpacking and moving the Chamber ..................9 Mounting Gimbal to Turntable .....................10 Connecting Chamber Halves ......................11 Mounting The Controller Base (for self-install units only) ........... 12 Connecting the Cables ........................13 RF Feedthrus / LED light switch ......................14 DUT Mounting Options (Column) ....................15 DUT Mounting (Gimbal) .........................16 Fans &... -
Page 7: Pc-9042 Portable Chamber - Introduction
PC-9042 Portable Chamber - Introduction Overview The PC-9042 is a 90” x 42” x 42” Portable chamber with integrated positioner for testing devices up to 20 pounds. The chamber has a unique three-section design allowing it to split apart and easily moved through standard office doors. -
Page 9: Unpacking And Moving The Chamber
Unpacking and moving the Chamber IMPORTANT - Follow all notes and information - it is extremely useful to have two people to facilitate the movement of the chamber when not in completely assembled form. The center section is shipped connected to one of the end pieces for added stability WHEN ROLLING CHAMBER SECTIONS, DO NOT LET WHEELS GET CAUGHT ON ANYTHING. -
Page 10: Mounting Gimbal To Turntable
Mounting Gimbal to Turntable Assembly 1. It is easiest to install the gimbal before mating the chamber sections. Place gimbal onto turntable and hand thread the 6 fiberglass screws to secure the gimbal - (IMG A) 2. Using a 14mm or 9/16” Wrench, attach the gimbal to the turntable using the 6 included grey fiberglass bolts. -
Page 11: Connecting Chamber Halves
Connecting Chamber Halves Assembly 1. Ensure chamber halves are free of cables or debris on the mating surfaces. 2. Line up chamber sections as shown, Use the 8 draw clamps circled below to connect each chamber section to one another. Installation &... -
Page 12: Mounting The Controller Base (For Self-Install Units Only)
Mounting The Controller Base (for self-install units only) Installation 1. Mount the controller base in the desired location, utilizing the four screw holes which are sized for either #10 wood screws or M6 flathead machine screw. 2. A good location is either on the bottom of the chamber or the rear wall behind the positioner. -
Page 13: Connecting The Cables
Connecting the Cables Connecting to the DC202 1. The DC202 should have it’s cables pre-connected from the factory 2. You will find the cables wrapped up under the chamber these will be connected to the motor controller. Connecting to the Controller 1. -
Page 14: Rf Feedthrus / Led Light Switch
RF Feedthrus / LED light switch RF Feedthrus 1. Two panels with 2.92mm feedthru connects are provided for easy connection to internal antennas or devices. 2. The Turntable side of the positioner also has a power switch for the internal LED Lighting. -
Page 15: Dut Mounting Options (Column)
DUT Mounting Options (Column) Telescopic Column The fiberglass mast includes at least one telescopic column that is for mounting your DUT. The face of this column includes a 3/8-16 threaded stud which can be removed and flipped to reveal a 1/4-20 threaded stud. Simply unscrew the cap, pull out stud and turn it around as shown in the photo below. -
Page 16: Dut Mounting (Gimbal)
DUT Mounting (Gimbal) DUT Mounting 1. Various mounting holes exist in the gimbal plate for mounting of the AUT 2. Refer to the drawing below for exact dimensions and hole sizes 5.750 10X Ø.196 4X 1.375 .500 8X .750 1.375 1.302 4X R1.000 4X R3.000... -
Page 17: Fans & Lights
Fans & Lights IMPORTANT: EXERCISE CAUTION WITH FAN AND LIGHT WIRING WHEN SEPARATING SECTIONS When separating the sections to move them independently, be very careful to disconnect the lights and fans first. The wires extend across all three sections. Under the middle section, the clips holding the wires in place allow the wire to be removed. -
Page 18: Optional Rotary Joint Adapter Plates
Optional Rotary Joint Adapter Plates Installation of rotary joint plate (only included with some systems) 1. Fasten rotary joint to adapter plate before installing to positioner. 2. Pass RF Cable through center of gimbal hub. 3. Connect RF Cable to rotary joint using torque wrench. 4. -
Page 19: Miscellaneous Notes
Miscellaneous Notes Manual Control Knobs Your system is equipped with two knobs which enable you to manually rotate each axis of the system. Be careful, as the labels warn you, do not turn when powered off or when under holding current. This can lead to incorrect positioning and/or other issues with the encoder. -
Page 20: Dams Software Installation
DAMS Software Installation Basic Instructions *** Administrator privileges are required. Disregard any Windows 10 incompatibility messages *** Installing Software & Entering License Key 1. Insert the Antenna Measurement Studio CD and Install the software. Press “Yes” to all following prompts. 2. -
Page 21: Dams Software Configuration
DAMS Software Configuration Positioner Configuration X and Y Axis Controller USB/Serial Gear Ratio Motor Resolution 0.1125 Start Speed 1000 Stop Speed 12000 Slope Holding Current Mini-Stepping Run Current 160 (MC3B controllers) Idle Current Full Spherical Mount Enabled Position Tracking Enabled MC3B specific controller commands with above Motor Current / Hold settings Current Setting w/Holding Current: P160,75,10... -
Page 22: Single / Primary Positioner Control
Single / Primary Positioner Control Controlling the Positioner Detailed information about the DAMS software settings can be found in the DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio users manual. The areas highlighted below can be used to set measurement extents and resolution. You can also manually jog and zero the positioner. -
Page 23: Detailed Motor And Axis Specifications
Detailed Motor and Axis Specifications Default Settings The settings below are recommended speed settings for quiet and efficient movement, ultimately custom settings will be used based on DUT characteristics. The values below are for the MCxx Series Controllers. Turntable Axis Gear Ratio 90 :1 Motor Resolution... -
Page 24: General System Specifications
General System Specifications General Dimensions Footprint: 12” x 12” (304 mm x 304 mm) Total Height: 22.5” (571.5 mm) Clearance Radius: 18” (914 mm) clearance radius required for full 360º rotation Total Weight: 42 lbs (19 kg) Positioner Turntable (theta) Frequency Ranges (GHz): Resolution: 0.02º... - Page 25 Controller Controller type: 3 axis microprocessor based controller Resolution: Full step through 1/32 microstep Motor Current: 3.125A per motor phase max Cooling: convection Motor Connector: M8 4 Pin + 15 Pin General IO / Encoder Communication Interface: DB9 RS232 serial port with external USB adapter Communication cable length: 1 meter Input Voltage:...
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Page 26: Part Drawing: Turntable Mounting Hole Pattern
Part Drawing: Turntable Mounting Hole Pattern Ø.246 x5 7.087 6.89 4.921 .394 PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber Installation & Configuration... -
Page 27: Part Drawing: Turntable Plate Mounting Hole Pattern
Part Drawing: Turntable Plate Mounting Hole Pattern Ø1.181 Ø8 2.953 2.088 1.969 1.392 .984 .492 8X Ø0.252 T HRU w Ø0.496 X 90.000° 6X Ø0.314 T HRU 3/8-16 UNC - 1B 14X Ø0.198 T HRU M6x1 - 6H Installation & Configuration PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber... -
Page 28: Part Drawing: Gimbal Mounting Plate Drawing
Part Drawing: Gimbal Mounting Plate Drawing 5.750 10X Ø.196 4X 1.375 .500 8X .750 1.375 1.302 4X R1.000 4X R3.000 3.000 8.103 Ø.313 Ø2.500 B.C. 4.724 2.844 Ø.196 16.206 7.087 4.242 R.750 TYP 1.500 1.435 3.000 PROJECT MAT'L: FIBERGLASS DC202 NOTES: SEE 3D MODEL FOR MORE TITLE... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting And Support
Troubleshooting and Support Contact Us We’re always happy to assist you! We encourage you to give us a call or send us an email. It’s also very helpful if you’re able to take screenshots or photographs of any errors/issues. Please contact us at one of the methods below: E-mail: Support@DiamondEng.net Phone: +1 530.626.3857 Fax: +1 530-626-0495...
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