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- Page 1 2850A RF Power Transfer Standard 10 MHz to 50 GHz User Manual 2850A-900 Revision AA October 2024...
- Page 2 Inc. without prior notice. Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied, with respect to the information contained herein. Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. shall not be liable for damages, of whatever kind, as a result of the reliance on or use of the information contained herein.
- Page 3 Trademarks All Advanced Energy trademarks are the property of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. For the list of Advanced Energy trademarks, visit: www.advancedenergy.com/legal/. Any unauthorized use of Advanced Energy trademarks is prohibited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 4 Appendix B – Service Assistance ................22 Returns for Repair ........................22 Warranty ..........................22 Warranty Limitations......................23 Statement of Calibration ......................23 Storage and Shipment ......................24 Expedite Repair & Calibration Form ..................25 RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
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- Page 6 These warnings may be in the form of a symbol or a written statement. CAUTION: DO NOT USE IN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS! The 2850A is not designed for operation in explosive environments. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COVERS! This device should be operated with all panels and covers in place. Operation with missing panels or covers could result in personal injury.
- Page 7 Symbols as Marked on Equipment CAUTION – RISK OF DANGER DANGER – Risk of Electric shock Earth ground terminal Frame or Chassis terminal CE label – This product complies with the applicable European directives RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 8 12.75 to 18 GHz in 250 MHz steps, 18 to 26.5 GHz in 500 MHz steps, frequencies 27 to 34 GHz in 1 GHz steps, 34.5 GHz, 35 to 50 GHz in 1 GHz steps Calibration Factor Drift < 0.5% per year 50 Ω (nominal) RF Impedance RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 9 AE-TEGAM representative for more information). Windows 10 or higher PS-Cal RF Power Sensor Calibration Software Version 4.9 or higher Power Meter Application AE-TEGAM Power Meter Application (free download) USB 2.0 Type A cable Included with purchase RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 10 The 2850A is EEPROM based. This means that calibration constants are stored within the sensor, eliminating the need for a separate electronic data media.
- Page 11 Installation and Set-Up Unpack the Shipment and Inspect the Contents Each 2850A is put through a series of electrical and mechanical inspections before shipment to the customer. 1. Upon receipt of your instrument unpack all the items from the shipping carton.
- Page 12 Installation Options The 2850A is shipped with four plastic feet mounted to the bottom cover. When it is placed on a bench or table, the feet support the instrument. For rack mounting of the 2850A use rack mount kit, P/N 1830-910 (single unit) or 1830-911 (dual unit).
- Page 13 Instrument Connections The 2850A has a 2.4mm (female) input port for connection to an RF signal generator and 2.4 mm (female) output port for connection to the DUT. The 2850A must be connected to a computer via USB to use.
- Page 14 PS-Cal Setup 1. Open NI MAX on the system workstation 2. Select USB POWER SENSOR 3. Copy the VISA Resource Name 4. In PS-Cal, select “Edit Configuration” RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 15 8. Click Save and Close Software Setup The 2850A is intended for use with AE-TEGAM PS-Cal software. It can also make measurements manually with the AE-TEGAM RF Power Meter (Display) App (available within PS-Cal software package or free to download from the AE-TEGAM website).
- Page 16 2. Select the frequency to be measured from the drop-down box. The software will automatically apply the calibration factor for that frequency. Figure 3: RF Power Display main window 3. A feature description list can be found below RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 17 Select desired frequency to measure Cal Factor Calibration factor for selected frequency. By default, this value is downloaded from the EEPROM of the 2850A but it can be changed manually if desired. Samples per Measurement Number of samples between each measurement displayed. This...
- Page 18 Maintenance Calibration The 2850A should be calibrated periodically to maintain accuracy. The frequency and method of calibration can vary based on the customer’s requirement. AE-TEGAM recommends annual calibration of the 2850A for typical applications. AE-TEGAM maintains full capability to calibrate these standards. Contact AE-TEGAM to discuss your specific needs or to set up a return RMA to have your standard calibrated.
- Page 19 Bent pins. • Recessed or protruding pins. • Recessed or protruding dielectrics. • Chipped plating. • Damaged coupling threads. • Coupling nut retaining ring damage. • Mushroomed outer interface shells. • Mushroomed pin shoulders. RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
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- Page 21 When satisfied that the interfaces are clean, blow them dry with dry compressed air, or preferably dry nitrogen (pressurized spray cans work well). Do not use breath. • Clean the mating connectors. These may be the source of the debris. RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 22 Communication error in software Ensure that all equipment on station can communicate with the workstation using NI MAX Device not recognized by Operating Verify USB connection between 2850A and System workstation Inaccurate readings Check all RF cables and adapters in system for...
- Page 23 And for a feed-through standard, (using the “F” subscript): �� �������� �� �� �� �� ��0 Where: Calibration factor of the Terminating Mount Calibration factor of the Feed-through Mount = Power measured terminating mount SubM = Power measured Feed-through mount SubF RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 24 Start with the signal flow diagram. In this case, a Generator “g” is represented by an ideal source “s”, and its port reflection, and the sensor is termed the load, “l”. − Figure 4 - Signal Flow Diagram RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 25 ( �� ) − �� �� sin ( �� �� + �� �� + �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� , or the “imaginary” component. Where the i represents √ −1 RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 26 N-type connector to the more sensitive 3.5 mm and 2.4 mm connectors. RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 27 Appendix B – Service Assistance Returns for Repair Once you have verified that the cause for the 2850A malfunction cannot be solved in the field and the need for repair and calibration service arises, contact AE-TEGAM customer service to obtain an RMA, (Returned Material Authorization), number.
- Page 28 Document publishing dates may lag product changes. Visit www.advancedenergy.com to download the latest version of this manual Contact Information: TEGAM INC. 10 TEGAM WAY GENEVA, OHIO 44041 PH: 440.466.6100 FX: 440.466.6110 EMAIL: tegamsales@aei.com WEB: http://www.advancedenergy.com RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
- Page 29 Damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified. Storage When the 2850A is to be stored for extended periods, pack the instrument into a container. Place container in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled location. If the instrument is to be stored for more than 90 days, place desiccant with items before sealing container.
- Page 30 Include information such as measurement range, instrument settings, type of components being tested, is the problem intermittent? When is the problem most frequent? Has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. RF Power Transfer Standard 2850A-900 Revision AA...
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