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NOTE: ® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH – Trade names are trademarks of the owners. If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this User’s Manual, it may become unsafe.
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Safety considerations and instructions..…………. EC Declaration of Conformity ........1 General Information Page 1.1 Documentation.............….. 1.2 Introduction…………………………………………….. 1.3 PMM VDH-01 for induced RF measurements …..1.4 Shipping components........…….. 1.5 Related Intruments and optional accessories……... 1.6 Environment..........…..1.7 Return for service........…...…..1.8 Equipment cleaning........…..…...
Figures Figure Page IEC Equivalent circuit …….……….…………… Typical frequency response of the Protection Network (IEC Standard) ..…….……………….. PMM VDH-01 Sphere (Test-Head) …………... PMM VDH-01 .………………………………….. VDH-01 Setup ………………………………….. Protection Network …………………………….. VDH-01 Installation ..………..…………………. Typical test set-up ..…………………………….. Typical location of test set-up ………………..
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• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards installed on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be necessary; • Follow the safety regulations and any additional instructions in this manual to prevent accidents and damages.
Descrizione ANTENNA VAN DER HOOFDEN Description VAN DER HOOFDEN ANTENNA Modello PMM VDH-01 Model è conforme ai requisiti essenziali delle seguenti Direttive: conforms with the essential requirements of the following Directives: Bassa Tensione 2014/35/EU...
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1 - General Information 1-1 Documentation Enclosed with this manual are a service questionnaire to send back to NARDA in case of equipment service is needed, and an accessories check list to verify all accessories enclosed in the packaging. 1-2 Introduction...
RF recommendations might require that the Device Under Test shall be proven measurement to satisfy an emission limit of radiated signals and PMM VDH-01 is designed to this purpose. The following figure shows the IEC equivalent circuit. Fig. 1-1 IEC equivalent circuit Fig.
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Fig. 1-3 PMM VDH-01 Sphere (test-head) PMM VDH-01 system is composed by the following parts: 1-4 Shipping • PMM VDH-01 Conductive Sphere (test-head, 210mm diameter) components • Protection Network • Connecting Wire (neck simulator) • BNC RF Coaxial cable (2m long) •...
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• Humidity < 95% relative 1-7 Return for service If the instrument should be returned to NARDA for service, please complete the service questionnaire enclosed with the Operating Manual and attach it to the instrument. To minimize the repair time, be as specific as possible when describing the failure.
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2 - Main specifications Table 2-1 lists the PMM VDH-01 Antenna performance specifications. 2-1 Main specifications The following conditions apply to all specifications : TABLE 2-1 Main specifications 20 kHz to 10 MHz Frequency range: 50 Ohm Measuring Output: Compliant to IEC 62493...
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This page has been left blank intentionally Main Specifications...
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3 - Installation This section provides the information needed to install the PMM VDH-01 3-1 Introduction system. Included it is information pertinent to initial inspection, interconnections, environment, instrument mounting, cleaning, storage and shipment. 3-2 Initial inspection To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not use the instrument when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of it.
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• Verify that 50 ohm coaxial line to the EMI Signal Analyzer input be disconnected before switch on or off the supply line. • Prior to energizing either unit verify that a common ground connection exists between all equipment in the test setup and safety protection earth. Fig. 3-1 PMM VDH-01 Installation...
The input connector for the Test-Head is labelled “SPHERE” and the output connector for the EMI Signal Analyzer is labelled “RECEIVER”. Fig. 3-3 Protection Network Position the PMM VDH-01 where it will be installed, making sure it is leveled to ensure stability. Fig. 3-4 VDH-01 Installation...
Considerations measurements. The PMM VDH-01 system complies with IEC 62493 regulation. Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) is a topic related to the ability of a Device Under Test (DUT) that can be any electric or electronic piece of equipment, to work properly without causing unacceptable interferences to all living organisms and other equipment in its environment.
The manufacturer, the worldwide distributors and the national distributors shall not be responsible and kept liable for damages to goods, to instruments or persons caused during unauthorized operations on the instrument, or by manumitted instrument. Operating PMM VDH-01 Network...
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(360° illumination). Test head distance as defined in Table A.1 of the Standard Note: additional measurement points may applied around View from above perimeter of the lighting equipment. Operating PMM VDH-01 Network...
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Also all accessories exclusively for the use with lighting systems must fulfill the same requirements as luminaries themselves. Some exemptions are instead: lighting equipment for aircrafts, airfields, road vehicles, boats, vessels, and also for agriculture, photocopiers, slide projectors. Operating PMM VDH-01 Network...
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IEC 62493 standard also defines the operating conditions for the DUT: ageing, supply voltage and the ambient temperature. 4-3 Network verification To verify proper operation of the PMM VDH-01 Protection Network use the following test procedure: and maintenance Test equipment needed: 1.
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Example of passed IEC 62493 standard test. For further information, please refer to the PEMS user’s manual; It can be downloaded from the Web site www.narda-sts.it or requested directly from NARDA Sales Centers Operating PMM VDH-01 Network...
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Moreover, we are continuously improving our quality, but we know this is a never ending process. We would be glad if our present efforts are pleasing you. Should one of your pieces of NARDA equipment need servicing you can help us serve you more effectively filling out this card and enclosing it with the product.
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