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S-Series SCO Combiner
Instruction Manual
Read this before handling
or powering up the instrument!
Contains important safety precautions
© Aeroflex Ltd. 2012
Longacres House
Six Hills Way
Stevenage SG1 2AN
UK
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
or recorded by any information storage or retrieval system,
without permission in writing by Aeroflex Ltd.
(hereafter referred to throughout the document as 'Aeroflex').
Document no. 47090/134 (PDF)
Issue 1
12 October 2012
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- Page 1 Aeroflex Ltd. (hereafter referred to throughout the document as ‘Aeroflex’). Document no. 47090/134 (PDF) Issue 1 12 October 2012...
- Page 2 Introduction This document covers the S-Series SCO 4-Input Port Combiner. It contains safety precautions that you should observe before and during operation of the instrument.
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Page 3: About This Document
S-Series SGA Signal Generator Help Signal Generator in html Help format Part no. 47090/067 On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/ View operating information for the SGA S-Series SGA Signal Generator Operating Manual Signal Generator in pdf format. Part no. 467090/068 On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction .............................ii About this document ........................iii Contents............................iv SAFETY AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS ..................v Précautions.............................vii Vorsichtsmaßnahmen........................x Precauzioni.............................xii Precauciones..........................xiv Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW..............1 Combiner control..........................2 Specifications ............................3 Frequency range .........................3 Insertion loss ..........................3 VSWR (unused ports terminated in 50 ohms)................3 Path calibration data uncertainty ....................3 Isolation (unused ports terminated in 50 ohms) .................3 Intermoduation ...........................3... -
Page 5: Safety And Other Precautions
This instrument has been designed and manufactured by Aeroflex to perform measurements on RF and microwave components and systems. If the instrument is not used in a manner specified by Aeroflex, or if it is damaged, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. - Page 6 PRECAUTIONS Heavy instrument The weight of this instrument may exceed the 18 kg (40 lb) guideline for manual handling by a single person (see page 9). To avoid the risk of injury, an assessment should be carried out prior to handling, which takes account of the load, workplace environment and individual capability, in accordance with European Directive 90/269/EEC and associated national regulations.
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Page 7: Précautions
La protection de l'équipement peut être altérée s'il n'est pas utilisé dans les conditions spécifiées par Aeroflex, ou il est endommagé. Aeroflex n'a aucun contrôle sur l'usage de l'instrument, et ne pourra être tenu pour responsable en cas d'événement survenant suite à une utilisation différente de celle prévue. - Page 8 PRECAUTIONS Utiliser les poignées sangle Le SCO est muni d'une poignée sangle pour porter le SCO seulement. Ne pas utiliser ce poignée pour soulever le SCO quand il est attaché à d'autres instruments S-Series. Ne pas utiliser n'importe quel autre sangle poignées pour le levage d’instruments S-Series qui sont attachés ensemble. Equipement lourd Le poids de cet appareil peut être supérieur à...
- Page 9 PRECAUTIONS Inspection visuelle initiale Lors du déballage de l’instrument, examinez l’emballage ainsi que les matériaux de protection afin de détecter tout signe de contrainte ou de dommage. Dans ce cas, gardez l’emballage pour le faire examiner par le transporteur et présenter une éventuelle réclamation. Détectez également tout signe de dommage sur l’équipement;...
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Page 10: Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Dieses Gerät wurde von Aeroflex entwickelt und hergestellt um Messungen an HF- und Mikrowellenkomponenten und -Systemen durchzuführen. Sollte das Gerät nicht auf die von Aeroflex vorgesehene Art und Weise verwendet werden, oder wenn es beschädigt ist, kann die Schutzfunktion des Gerätes beeinträchtigt werden. - Page 11 PRECAUTIONS Mit Bandhenkel Die SCO ist mit einem Bandhenkel zum Tragen nur des SCO gestellt. Verwenden Sie nicht dieses Handle auf das SCO heben, wenn es um andere S-Series Geräte angeschlossen ist. Verwenden Sie keine andere Bandhenkel zum Heben S-Series Instrumente, die aneinander angebracht sind. Schweres Gerät Das Gewicht dieses Geräts kann über der 18 kg (40 lb) Grenze für Transport durch eine einzelne Person liegen (siehe Seite 9).
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Page 12: Precauzioni
Questo strumento è stato progettato e prodotto da Aeroflex eseguire misure su componenti o sistemi RF e microonde. Se lo strumento non è utilizzato nel modo specificato da Aeroflex, o è danneggiato, le protezioni previste sullo strumento potrebbero risultare inefficaci. - Page 13 PRECAUTIONS Utilizzando le maniglie cinghia La SCO è dotato di una maniglia cinturino per il trasporto della SCO per conto suo. Non utilizzare questa maniglia per sollevare la SCO quando è collegato ad altri S-Series strumenti. Non usare nessun altra cinghia maniglie per il sollevamento S-Series strumenti che sono collegati tra loro. Strumento pesante Il peso di questo strumento può...
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Page 14: Precauciones
Este equipo ha sido diseñado y fabricado por Aeroflex para realizar medidas en RF y microondas en componentes y sistemas. Si el equipo fuese utilizado de forma diferente a la especificada por Aeroflex, o está dañado, la protección ofrecida por el equipo pudiera quedar reducida. - Page 15 PRECAUTIONS Usando cinta maneja La SCO está provisto de un asa cinta para la realización de la SCO por su propia cuenta. No la utilice para levantar el SCO cuando se une a otros instrumentos de la S-Series. No utilice ninguna otra correa maneja para el levantamiento de instrumentos de la S-Series que están unidas entre sí.
- Page 16 PRECAUTIONS Inspección visual inicial Tras desembalar el equipo inspeccione tanto la caja como el material de amortiguamiento para verificar si han sido forzados o dañados. Si encuentra daños, retenga el embalaje para que, en caso de reclamación, pueda ser inspeccionado por el transportista. Examine el equipo para verificar que no ha sufrido daños.
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Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction And Overview
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The S-Series SCO Combiner is a high performance four input-port combiner/switch module that complements the SGA signal generator for all multisource applications. C6444 Fig. 1 SCO Combiner front view Fig. 2 SCO Combiner together with two SGAs The SCO provides wideband cover of 10 MHz to 6 GHz (SCO-6). -
Page 18: Combiner Control
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Combiner control The SCO is connected to the SGA signal generator via a plug & play USB port. The SGA recognises the SCO’s presence, and the features and applications relevant to the SCO become available on the SGA. The touch-screen LCD on the SGA enables all relevant combiner set-up information to be graphically displayed on one screen, without the need to select configurations from lower-level menu structures. -
Page 19: Specifications
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Specifications All specifications apply after a warm-up period of 20 minutes. Frequency range Frequency range – all paths 10 MHz to 6 GHz, useable to 1 MHz Insertion loss 10 MHz to 3 GHz Above 3 GHz A,B,C,D to Σ... -
Page 20: Environmental
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Environmental Rated range of use Temperature 0 to 50°C Humidity Up to 93% at 40°C Altitude Up to 3050 m Conditions of storage and transport Temperature -40 to +71°C Humidity Up to 95% at 40°C Altitude Up to 4600 m IEC/EN 61326-1:2006, Emissions Class B, Immunity Table 1 –... -
Page 21: Supplied Accessories
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Supplied accessories Instruction manual CD-ROM containing factory test results ™ Aerolock locking keys – set of two USB Type-B to Type-A cable, 1.5 m Optional accessories 59999/163 Precision coaxial adapter N male to SMA female... -
Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 INSTALLATION Aerolock ™ ™ Aerolock is a simple, strong interlocking mechanism..that allows S-Series instruments to be joined together. How it works Each S-Series instrument is supplied with short and long T-bars that are located in the cut-outs at the top and bottom of the screen surround. - Page 23 INSTALLATION ...move the short T-bar from the right-hand instrument into the vacated space on the left-hand instrument..replace the long T-bar in the left-hand instrument..and join the two instruments using the long T-bar as the bridging piece... Do this at both the top and bottom of the screen surrounds.
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Page 24: Procedure: Rear
INSTALLATION Procedure: rear At the rear of the instruments, screw the rear bumpers together, using the thumbscrews and tapped inserts provided in the adjacent bumpers, top and bottom. The two instruments are now joined firmly together: Adding a full-width module Fit a full-width module, such as the SCO combiner, underneath two half-rack-width instruments using I-bars (supplied with the module) in exactly the same way as T-bars. -
Page 25: Heavy Instrument
INSTALLATION Heavy instrument The SCO Combiner on its own is light enough to be handled by one person. However, if two or ™ more S-Series instruments are attached together using the Aerolock mechanism, the combined weight of instruments may become more than 18 kg (40 lb), which exceeds the recommended maximum weight for manual handling by a single person. -
Page 26: Connections To The Sco
INSTALLATION Connections to the SCO Front panel C6446 C6446 Fig. 3 Front panel connections OUT/Z Visual indication of signal routing. OUT column indicates direct routing of the A, B C or D signal. Z column indicates routing via the combiner output. A OUT Direct routing of A IN signal (similar for B, C, D signals) A IN... -
Page 27: Schematic Diagram
INSTALLATION Schematic diagram Direct paths Low-loss path to A out Σ combiner (master) C out Σ Σ Σ D out Low-loss path to B out combiner Direct paths Fig. 5 Schematic for the SCO Combiner... -
Page 28: Maintenance
Aeroflex Ltd. The document number of the declaration of conformity is DC285. China RoHS A declaration of specified hazardous substances that applies when this product is exported to China is available on request from Aeroflex Ltd. A copy of the declaration is provided with each shipment of the product to China. - Page 29 As we are always seeking to improve our products, the information in this document gives only a general indication of the product capacity, performance and suitability, none of which shall form part of any contract. We reserve the right to make design changes without notice. All trandemarks are acknowledged. Parent company Aeroflex, Inc. web: www.aeroflex.com Email: info-test@aeroflex.com...