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Operating and
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FL7040
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160 School House Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us

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  • Page 1 Operating and Service Manual FL7040 Model 10027317 Part Number Serial Number 160 School House Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us...
  • Page 3 REGULATION (EC) 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Substances of Very High Concern Chemicals (SVHC) Supporting documentation is held by AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation’s Quality department in Pennsylvania, United States. Place of issue:...
  • Page 7 The caution symbol denotes a potential hazard. Attention must be given to the statement to prevent Your AR equipment may have more than one power supply cable. Use damage, destruction, or harm. only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a Dangerous voltages are present.
  • Page 8 EQUIPMENT CONTAINING LASERS risk of serious injury due to unsafe AR Field Probes (FL/PL Series) and Field Analyzers (FA product handling should be a fundamental Series) are Class 1 laser products containing embedded consideration every user.
  • Page 9 Zur Vermeidung von Personen- oder Sachschäden gilt BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT ANSCHLIESSEN es, die Hinweise zu beachten. Ihre AR-Ausrüstung hat möglicherweise mehr als ein Stromversorgungskabel. Gefährliche elektrische Spannungen sind vorhanden. Verwenden Sie nur zugelassene Stromkabel. Falls Sie kein Stromkabel oder Höchste Vorsicht ist geboten.
  • Page 10 Die meisten Geräte müssen während des Versands, der Montage und des Gebrauchs LASER-INFORMATION transportiert werden. Jeder Nutzer sollte sich AR - Feldsonden (FL/PL-Serie) und Feldanalysatoren (FA-Serie) über das Risiko von schweren Verletzungen sind Laserprodukte der Klasse 1 mit eingebetteten Klasse-4- durch unsachgemäße...
  • Page 11 électrode de mise à la Votre équipement AR peut disposer de plus d’un câble d’alimentation terre de protection. électrique. Utilisez uniquement un ou des câbles d’alimentation approuves.
  • Page 12 éliminer le risque injustifié de blessures causées par le levage est fournie par les méthodes de travail de NIOSH (publication Les sondes de champ AR (série FL/PL) et les analyseurs de n° 94-110) disponibles sur : champ (série FA) sont des produits laser de classe 1 contenant des lasers intégrés de classe 4.
  • Page 13 Er zijn gevaarlijke elektrische spanningen aanwezig. Wees uiterst voorzichtig. VOOR HET OPZETTEN VAN DE STROOM Uw AR-apparatuur kan meer dan een netvoedingskabel bezitten. Gebruik alleen goedgekeurde netvoedingskabel(s). Koopt een Wijst op een terminal aan die bedoeld is voor aansluiting netvoedingskabel die is goedgekeurd voor gebruik in uw land als u...
  • Page 14 APPARAAT DAT LASERS BEVAT distributie, de assemblage en het gebruik moeten worden behandeld, moet het risico AR-terreinsondes (FL/PL-serie) en terreinanalysatoren (FA- op ernstig letsel als gevolg van een serie) zijn laserproducten van klasse 1 met ingesloten onveilige behandeling van het product een klasse 4-lasers.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Guidelines for use of Field Probes............... 15 Probe Kit Appearance and Features ..............18 3.4.1 FL 7006 and FL7030 Probe ................. 18 3.4.2 FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe ................19 3.4.3 Probe Interface ..................... 20 Installation ......................21 3.5.1 Unpacking ......................21 3.5.2...
  • Page 16 Interface Assembly Label Details ............... 21 TABLES FL7006 and FL7030 Probe Features ..............18 FL7218/FL7040/ FL7060 Probe Features ............19 Interface Assembly Front Panel Features ............. 20 Probe Interface Assembly Rear Panel Features ............ 20 Interface Assembly Label Details ................ 21...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Figure 1-2. FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe Figure 1-3. FI7000 Interface SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS • EMC field monitoring • Electric field mapping SPECIFICATIONS Refer to the AR Specification sheets at the end of this section for detailed specifications of the kit, probe, and interface. Rev J...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit ACCESSORIES AR offers a number of accessories for use with this probe kit. • PS1000 probe stand, non conductive • FM7004 Field Monitor. • Long fiber optic cables for single length up to 100 m • Bulkhead fiber optic cable feed through adapters (sets of two).
  • Page 19 Specifications Features The FL7040/Kit includes the equipment listed below. The FI7000 is housed in a 19” wide by FL7040/Kit 3.5” (2U) high instrument case with a 1.75 (1U) high blank panel. Please see individual product specification sheets for details. Electric Field Probe Kit ...
  • Page 21 Specifications Features The FL7040 is a smart, fast, extremely accurate electric field probe that contains an internal micropro- FL7040 cessor to provide linearization, temperature compensation, control, and communication functions. Noise reduction and temperature compensation allow accurate measurements down to 2 V/m without Electric Field Probe zero adjustment.
  • Page 22 Temperature Stability: +0.5 dB over operating temperature range Damage Level: 1200 V/m CW Ranges: Single continuous range To order AR Products, call 215.723.8181. For an applications engineer call:800.933.8181. Direct to Service call: 215.723.0275 or email: service@arworld.us For Faxing Orders:866.859.0582 (Orders Only Please) info@arworld.us...
  • Page 23 160 School House Rd Souderton, PA 18964 215-723-8181 For an applications engi- neer call:800.933.8181 To order AR Products, call 215.723.8181. For an applications engineer call:800.933.8181. Direct to Service call: 215.723.0275 or email: service@arworld.us For Faxing Orders:866.859.0582 (Orders Only Please) info@arworld.us www.arworld.us...

  • Page 25: Theory Of Operation

    2. THEORY OF OPERATION DESIGN OF THE PROBE KIT The Model FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe Kit consists of two principal functional units: the probe and the probe interface. The two units are connected by two pairs of fiber optic (F/O) cables. Power to operate the probe and commands to the probe are provided from the interface on one of the F/O cables.

  • Page 26: Detectors

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 2.2.1.3 FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Sensor Sensors in these probes include a resistance dipole, and feed a diode detector. This configuration offers a nominally flat response with frequency. Sensors and detectors for each axis are housed in a protective radome. 2.2.2 Detectors 2.2.2.1...

  • Page 27: Optical Transmitter

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 2.2.5 Optical Transmitter The probe transmits responses via a low power optical transmitter, or photodiode. The photodiode is off, no light, when there is no transmission. 2.2.6 Control Logic Functions within the probe are controlled by an on-board microcontroller. Analog-to-digital (A/D) converters are used to digitize the levels from the preamplifiers, the photon power converter voltage, and internal temperature.
  • Page 28 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Rev J...

  • Page 29: Operation

    3. OPERATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Throughout this manual, the symbol: WARNING: indicates that a hazard exists that may result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION: indicates that failure to follow procedures may result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: DANGER - High Voltage Present: The probe interface assembly operates from AC line voltages which may present a shock hazard.

  • Page 30: General Guidelines For Use Of Field Probes

    A/D conversion and smoothing times. This time is not transmission speed dependent. [This time is field level dependent in certain AR probes, a longer time at low levels. The shortest time is in the sub ms range, longest in the 50 ms range, though it may be extended on some models to improve sensitivity.]...

  • Page 31: Guidelines For Use Of Field Probes

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Axis Offset The location of the center of each sensor element of three axis (X,Y,Z) field sensors is commonly not at a single point in space. This fundamentally has to do with the physical constraints of mounting more that one thing, a sensor and diode, in the same space plus other considerations related to a specific probe design.
  • Page 32 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.3.2.5 Out-of-Band Response and In-Band Response Considerations Although the specified operating frequency range of a probe may be limited, probes typically respond to signals both above and below their specified frequencies. Users should be alert to unexplained readings that may be caused by unintended fields.
  • Page 33 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit source. Spatial variations occur in close proximity to a radiating antenna creating a test field or in a GTEM with expanding dimensions, causing noticeable field changes with propagation distance. Caution should be exercised in the use of the composite measurement of isotropic probes when there is significant spatial variation in the field over the dimensions the probe.

  • Page 34: Probe Kit Appearance And Features

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit PROBE KIT APPEARANCE AND FEATURES 3.4.1 FL 7006 and FL7030 Probe Figure 3-1: FL7006 and FL7030 Probe Features Table 3-1. FL7006 and FL7030 Probe Features Label Title Function Sensor elements Three antennas sensor elements to sense electric field. Each includes one or more diode detectors.

  • Page 35: Fl7218/Fl7040/Fl7060 Probe

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.4.2 FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe NOT VISIBLE Figure 3-2: FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe Features Table 3-2. FL7218/FL7040/FL7060 Probe Features Label Title Function Sensor elements Three antennas sensor elements to sense electric field. Radome Protects and supports the sensors Housing & Protective Cover Protects and shields the probe electronic components...

  • Page 36: Probe Interface

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.4.3 Probe Interface The Power switch on the interface activates the interface (ON) and deactivates the interface and probe (OFF). A separate key on the interface enables the laser. A momentary switch initiates the laser on sequence. If the fiber optic cables are not sensed or the probe does not respond within a preset time –...

  • Page 37: Installation

    3. Check all materials against the packing list to verify that the equipment received matches the order. Note any discrepancies. If discrepancies are noted, or there are questions about the probe kit contents, contact AR Customer Service. 4. Be sure that you are satisfied with the contents of your order and the condition of your equipment before installing the probe kit.

  • Page 38: Cooling Requirements

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.5.2.2 Probe The probe is designed to be mounted on a non-conductive (dielectric) probe stand. The stand should be supplied with a 1/4-20 non-conducting (dielectric) screw with 1/8 to 1/4 inch thread extending beyond the mounting surface. For operation of stalked probes below 30 MHz, the stalk axis (the long axis of the probe) should not be aligned in the direction of the Electric (E) field.

  • Page 39: Ac Line Power Connection

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.5.4 AC Line Power Connection AC line power connection to the probe interface is made at the AC inlet, which is a female IEC-320 connector. A line cord suitable for the type of AC outlet used, and consistent with local electrical codes, must be obtained to mate with this connector.

  • Page 40: Rs-232 Operating Protocols

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.7.1 RS-232 Operating Protocols 3.7.1.1 Normal Operation Command/Response This section lists the operating protocols RS-232 on the interface for normal operation. Communication Protocol Data Type: RS-232 Serial Data mode: Asynchronous Word Length: 8 bit Parity: None Stop Bits: Data Rate:...
  • Page 41 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit If a command is of a type that does not require the probe kit to return any data, the probe responds as above, but with no data field. If a recognizable error occurs, the probe kit responds with an error code, as detailed in 3.7.1.2.
  • Page 42 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Command To Probe Kit Response From Probe Kit Read Probe Axis Data (X, Probe kit response structure: <start character><command letter><x Y, & Z only) axis field value ><y axis field value>< z axis field value><status A<CR> flag><termination> :A<x><y><z><s><termination> Where x, y, z, are 4 digit axis values, plus one floating decimal point...
  • Page 43 <f>,<m>,<r><termination> where: , = Separator character ASCII comma f = manufacturer, AR or AR WORLDWIDE (1 to 18 characters) m = Interface model designation (1-6 characters) r = Firmware revision level (0-10 characters) termination = Depends on the selected response termination...
  • Page 44 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Command To Probe Kit Response From Probe Kit Set Response Termination Where: Character(s) n = 0 to 3 TERMn<CR> 0 = <LF><CR> factory default (for compatibility with legacy control software) 1 = <CR><LF> 2 = <LF> 3 = <CR>...

  • Page 45: Gpib (Ieee-488) Operating Protocols

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Code Command Detail command strings are fully sent with less than 5 seconds between each character.] Ed<termination> Buffer full error Too many characters contained between the Start Character and the Carriage Return of a command. Message is not processed by the probe kit.

  • Page 46: Usb Operating Protocols

    Automation Explorer or LabView. If a user wishes to write code in a different programming language, a custom driver can be requested from AR. It should be noted that the USBTMC driver provided by National Instruments is a VISA driver which can be used with other programming languages besides LabView. For more information on this please consult the National Instruments Website found at www.ni.com.

  • Page 47: F/O Serial

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit 3.7.3.1 Normal Operation Command/Response Uses the Normal Operation Command/Response as defined for RS-232. 3.7.3.2 Error Code Responses Uses the Error Code Responses as defined for RS-232. 3.7.4 F/O Serial Dedicated port for connection to FM7004 monitor. Rev J...
  • Page 48 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Rev J...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    In the event that the kit malfunctions while it is still under warranty, always contact an authorized service representative. Contact AR Customer Service for return authorization before returning any part of the probe kit for repair or replacement. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The probe kit has been calibrated at the factory and should maintain its calibration for a long period of time if not physically abused.

  • Page 50: Cables

    If not otherwise specified by the user in the calibration order, AR will verify that the probe kit is performing within specifications by performing a subset of testing equivalent to the test performed on this unit when...

  • Page 51: Upgrade Policies

    FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit shipped. This test subset may be changed by AR, depending upon the calibration performance history on this type of probe kit. To obtain a quotation and arrange for calibration, contact AR. AR recommends a one year calibration interval (beginning after the date of shipment) of the probe kit.
  • Page 52 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Rev J...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Guidance For Orienting Stalk Type Field Probes

    Appendix A: Guidance for Orienting Stalk Type Field Probes It is always best to maintain alignment of one axis of a Field Probe with the E-field being measured. For a stalk type Field Probe, this can be accomplished by using the axis labels on the orange ball of the sensor head. The tips of each of the three dipole antennas are indicated with an X, Y, or Z.
  • Page 54 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Rev J...

  • Page 55: Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings

    Appendix B: Dimensional Drawings Figure B-1. Models FL7030 & FL7006 Rev J...
  • Page 56 FL7006/FL7030/FL7218/FL7040/FL7060Kit Figure B-2. Models FL7218, FL7040 & FL7060 Rev J...
  • Page 57 These modules are not field-repairable and should never be opened outside of AR’s Microelectronics Lab. The modules in these product lines have a security label on two sides of the modules between the housing and lid/cover. If the security label is removed and or cut, the warranty of the module will be voided.

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