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MODEL 5230 SERIES
RF POWER METER / VOLTMETER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BOONTON ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
25 EASTMANS ROAD
PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054-0465
TELEPHONE: (973) 386-9696
FAX: (973) 386-9191
E-MAIL: boonton@boonton.com
MANUAL P/N 98202100A
DATE 11/98
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  • Page 1 MODEL 5230 SERIES RF POWER METER / VOLTMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BOONTON ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 25 EASTMANS ROAD PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054-0465 TELEPHONE: (973) 386-9696 FAX: (973) 386-9191 E-MAIL: boonton@boonton.com MANUAL P/N 98202100A DATE 11/98 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instruments. Boonton Electronics Corporation assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY Boonton Electronics Corporation (BEC) warrants its products to the original Purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment for instrument, and for one year from date of shipment for probes, power sensors and accessories.
  • Page 4 Section I Introduction SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1-1. INTRODUCTION. The 5230 RF Power Meter Voltmeter family is a new innovation in RF measuring instruments. The functionality of two instruments, an RF power meter and a RF voltmeter have been seamlessly combined into a single instrument. The insertion of CW power or a voltmeter probe will cause the measurement channel to be automatically configured as a power meter or a voltmeter.
  • Page 5 RF POWER METER SECTION REF. MANUAL P/N 98102400A DATE 10/98 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 6 MODEL 4230A RF POWER METER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BOONTON ELECTRONICS 25 EASTMANS ROAD PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054-0465 TELEPHONE: (973) 386-9696 FAX: (973) 386-9191 E-MAIL: boonton@boonton.com MANUAL P/N 98102400A DATE 10/98 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I — GENERAL INFORMATION Paragraph Page Introduction ................................. 1-1 Description ................................... 1-1 Features ..................................1-1 Power Sensors ..............................1-1 1-10 Simple Instrument Setup and Operation ...................... 1-1 1-11 Alphanumeric Displays............................ 1-1 1-12 Selectable Ranging ............................1-1 1-13 Selectable Filtering ............................
  • Page 8 3-36 Save ..................................3-16 3-37 Freq Key ..................................3-16 3-40 Avg Key ..................................3-16 3-43 Zero/Cal Key ................................3-16 3-48 Ref Level Key ................................3-18 SECTION IV — APPLICATION NOTES Introduction ................................. 4-1 Sensor Calibration ..............................4-1 General................................4-1 14-Point Linearity Data ........................... 4-1 High Frequency Calibration Points .......................
  • Page 9 4-80 Talk Mode 3 (Talk Both Channels) ......................4-18 4-81 Talk Mode 4 (Talk Channel Status) ........................ 4-19 4-82 Talk Mode 5 (Talk Instrument Status) ......................4-19 4-83 Talk Mode 6 (Talk Parameter) ........................4-19 4-86 Talk Mode 7 (Talk Array)..........................4-19 4-87 IEEE-488 Bus Only Commands ..........................
  • Page 10 LIST OF FIGURES Figures Page Model 4230A Series RF Powermeter ........................v i Outline Dimensions ..............................1-2 Packaging Diagram..............................2-1 Model 4230A, Front Panel Controls and Connectors .................... 3-3 Model 4230A, Rear Panel Controls and Connectors ..................... 3-3 Measurement Display, Local Mode ......................... 3-5 Measurement Display, Remote Mode ........................
  • Page 11 Error Messages ................................4-20 SRQ Masks .................................. 4-22 Status Byte and Service Request Mask........................4-25 Event Status Register..............................4-25 4-10 HP 437B Emulation GPIB Commands ........................4-27 4-11 HP 438A Emulation GPIB Commands ........................4-30 4-12 Boonton 4230A GPIB Commands ..........................4-32 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 12: Section Igeneral Information

    -70 dBm to +44 dBm. The RF frequency range and power level sensors ordered with the instrument are stored in the plastic range are sensor dependent. Boonton 51000 series sensors pouch attached to the inside of the instrument's top cover.

  • Page 13: Optional Interface

    AC line cord are supplied with each instrument. One or more Boonton 51000 series power sensors 1-23. Option-03. Replaces the IEEE-488 Interface with a RS- are required. The power sensors are not supplied as part of the 232 Interface.

  • Page 14: Performance Specifications

    Power Range -70 dBm to +44 dBm, sensor dependent Power Sensors Accepts sensor data adapter and is compatible with all Boonton diode and thermal sensors Dynamic Range Up to 90 dB with diode sensors; up to 50 dB with thermal sensors Inputs Front or Rear panel sensor connector;...
  • Page 15 Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Parameter Specification Altitude Operating 10,000 ft. CE Mark: Declares conformity to European Community (EC) Council Directives: 89/336/EEC//93/68/EEC, 73/23/EEC//93/68/ EEC & Standards: EN61326-1, EN55022, EN61000-4/ -2,3,4,5,6,11, ENG1010-1 Humidity 95% non-condensing Weight 7 lb (3.2 kg) Dimensions 8.26 in.

  • Page 16: Section Ii - Installation

    Section II Installation SECTION II INSTALLATION 2-1. INTRODUCTION. so that when it is re-inserted into the module, the This section contains the installation instructions for the desired voltage will appear in the small window in Model 4230A Series RF Power Meter. It includes unpack- the cover.

  • Page 17: Recorder

    Press the <REF Level> key and verify that a reference level tion.. and mode is shown for each active channel. e. Verify that BOONTON ELECTRONICS o. With each installed sensor connected to the reference 423XA RF POWER METER output, press the <ZERO/CAL> key and select ZERO/CAL Rev.
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  • Page 19: Section Iii - Operation

    Section III Operation SECTION III OPERATION 3-1. INTRODUCTION. 3-7. MEASUREMENT DISPLAY. 3-2. This section contains operating instructions for the 3-8. The measurement screen shown in Figure 3-3 can be Model 4230A. It is strongly recommended that the operator configured to display one or two channels along with the corresponding bar graph.

  • Page 20: Menu Key

    Section III Operation TABLE 3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS (CONT) Index and Fig. No. Nomenclature Function 11, 3-1 <REF Level> Key Selects the reference level menu for relative measurements. 12, 3-1 <Zero/CAL> Key Selects the zeroing and 0 dBm reference level calibration functions.

  • Page 21: Model 4230A, Front Panel Controls And Connectors

    Section III Operation Figure 3-1. Model 4230A, Front Panel Controls and Connectors Figure 3-2. Model 4230A, Rear Panel Controls and Connectors www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 22 Section III Operation 3-10. The Model 4230A can be configured for operation via the arrow key will initiate repeat mode to allow rapid movement six switches on the front panel; <Menu>, <Sensor>, through the selections. The <Enter> key must be pressed to <FREQ>, <AVG>, <Zero/CAL>...

  • Page 23: Dual Channel

    Section III Operation DUAL CHANNEL ∆ M M M M M ± D D D ∆ M M M M M ± D D D SINGLE CHANNEL ∆ M M M M M ± Key: 0 through 9 or a decimal point ∧, ∨, (alarm mode), * (range hold-low) MMMMM CH1, CH2, CH1+2, CH1/2...

  • Page 24: Model 4230A, Command Set

    Section III Operation Figure 3-5. Model 4230A, Command Set www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 25: Main Menu Display

    Section III Operation 3-17. Table 3-2 gives a description of the commands 3-13. MENU Key. available from the Channels menu. The associated The instrument's, CHANNELS, SETUP and 3-14. parameters, and factory default settings are also given. DIAGNOSTIC commands are accessed when the <Menu> 3-18.

  • Page 26: Channel Menu Functions

    Section III Operation TABLE 3-2. CHANNEL MENU FUNCTIONS Function Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu. UNITS Units used for measurement dBm, WATTS display. Display resolution X.X, X.XX, X.XXX dBm or/ X.XX XXX, XXXX, XXXXX Watts DUTY Duty cycle for pulse power 0.01 to 100.00% 100.00...

  • Page 27: Setup Menu Display, Ieee Installed

    Section III Operation TABLE 3-2. CHANNEL COMMANDS (CONT) Command Description Parameters Default Enables alarm mode; the ∨ or ALARM ON, OFF ∧ symbol is displayed before the channel mode designator on the measurement display to indicate when the upper or lower threshold limit is exceeded.

  • Page 28: Setup Menu Display, Rs-232 Installed

    Section III Operation ∨ ∧ > Figure 3-9. Setup Menu Display, RS-232 Installed 3-19. Table 3-3 gives a description of the commands, parameters and default settings of the Setup menu. TABLE 3-3. SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS Command Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu.

  • Page 29: Ieee Menu Display

    Section III Operation 3-20. Programming Interfaces. Either the IEEE-488 or RS-232 3-21b. RS-232 Menu. The RS-232 menu is used to configure interface is installed, but not both. The appropriate setup menu the Model 4230A for serial communications over the RS-232 will appear in the list.
  • Page 30 Section III Operation ∨ ∧ < M A S Figure 3-11. RS-232 Menu Display TABLE 3-5. RS-232 MENU FUNCTIONS (if installed) Command Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu. BAUD RATE Rate at which data is 300, 1200, 2400, 9600 9600 transferred over the bus.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics Menu Display

    Section III Operation 3-22. Diagnostics Menu. The Model 4230A can be directed 3-25. The instrument is capable of using sensor calibration to perform self-tests from the diagnostics menu. The data from either the sensor data adapters or from any one of four Diagnostics menu is shown in Figure 3-12 and a description internal tables.

  • Page 32: Access Code

    Section III Operation selected for channels 1 and 2 respectively. The instrument uses data. This occurs when the power to the unit is first applied this data for the linearity and high frequency correction data and or after plugging the sensor data adapter into the instrument. automatically applies the correction to the measured value.

  • Page 33: Edit Data Menu Functions

    Section III Operation example, ADPT2 is displayed when the serial number has not linearity factors are assigned to each power sensor. These been previously entered for sensor data adapter 2. values can be viewed or edited by moving the cursor to the UPSCALE or DOWNSCALE command and pressing the 3-30.

  • Page 34: Calibration Data Example

    Section III Operation 3-33. FREQUENCY Calibration Factors. Up to 60 sensor of the table entries. To ensure proper operation, the calibration frequency calibration factors can be entered for each power table must be entered in ascending order and terminated in the sensor.

  • Page 35: Save Display

    Section III Operation > Figure 3-18. Save Display > Figure 3-19. Frequency Display > Figure 3-20. Averaging Time Display & > Figure 3-21. Zero and Calibration Display Figure 3-22. Reference Level Display 3-17 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 36: Reference Level Menu Functions

    Section III Operation TABLE 3-9. REFERENCE LEVEL MENU FUNCTIONS Command Description Parameters Default Reference level value in Preset -99.99 to 99.99 dBm mode. MODE Reference level mode. "LOAD" LOAD, SET, OFF makes the current channel measurement as the reference level. The Set mode is used to select the entered reference level.

  • Page 37: Section Iv - Application Notes

    The instrument (less sensors) must be calibrated provides a great deal of offset capability for temperature using a stable and accurate DC source, such as the Boonton effects without rezeroing the input amplifier hardware. Model 2510, to ensure interchangeability of sensors.
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  • Page 39: Dynamic Range

    Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-3. Thermal Sensor Decay 4-14. The zeroing time on each range has been optimized for 4-18. FILTERING. speed and accuracy. Total zeroing time is approximately 30 4-19. The Model 4230A employs digital filtering (averaging of seconds.

  • Page 40: Noise

    Section IV Application Notes 4-20. The filtering technique used is digital pipeline filtering, 4-22. NOISE. also referred to as circular filtering or moving average filtering. 4-23. Noise Reduction. The amount of noise reduction that can The displayed measurement is simply an equally weighted be realized has no theoretical limitation, except that drift enters average of the last x seconds worth of samples, where x is the into the picture at filter lengths over 20 seconds.

  • Page 41: Measurement Time

    Section IV Application Notes with noise measurements. At very low filter lengths (less than the first 50 millisecond sample period. The filter uses the 150 milliseconds), however, the noise does not increase with- number of samples as a divisor when computing the average, out bound for all sensors because the input amplifier noise is and the output/display does not ramp but homes in on the restricted with hardware filters.
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  • Page 43 Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-6. Typical Error Band Specifications Figure 4-7. Probability of Falling within an Error Band www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 44 Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-8. Confidence Curves, 51013 Sensor with 2.8 Second Filter www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 45 Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-9. Confidence Curves, 51013 Sensor with 10 Second Filter www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 46: High Frequency Accuracy

    Boonton 51015 and 51033 power modulated on a cycle by cycle basis to give a net DC offset sensors have precision, built-in attenuators which proportional to the power.
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  • Page 48: Mismatch Uncertainties Chart

    Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-12. Mismatch Uncertainties Chart the transition region from -20 dBm to -10 dBm. 4-47. At higher power levels (above approximately -10 dBm A special provision is made for the case of rectangular for the 51013 sensor), the diodes operate as peak pulses where the duty cycle (on-time percentage) is detectors.

  • Page 49: Chart Recorder Operation

    Section IV Application Notes Figure 4-13. Error Due to AM Modulation (51013 Diode Sensor) Only the display is affected by the duty cycle calculation. The digits displayed on the main data display divided by 1100. In measurement process is subject to the same criteria discussed the dBm or dBr modes, the output voltage is directly above.

  • Page 50: Remote (Gpib) Operation

    Section IV Application Notes DUTY to 25. This will add 6 dB to the displayed power and the bus controller, by turning off power to the instrument, turn on the "Pk" indicator following the units. or by pressing the front panel <Menu> key. The third method can be disabled by a local lockout (LLO) data display of 0.00 dBm (or any 10 dB increment) drives command issued by the bus controller.
  • Page 51 Section IV Application Notes the interface. perform a serial poll to determine what event has occurred. Events that generate service requests include instrument error, b. Device Clear. For this instrument, the device clear measurement error, measurement is ready, and zeroing or (DCL) command operates the same way as the IFC command calibration is completed.
  • Page 52 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-1 LISTEN PARAMETER COMMANDS (Continued) Mnemonic Function and Limits Description Parameter No. Sensor data source Corresponds to Sensor-Ser# 1, N # 1 - 6 selection Where: # 1 - 4 are internal tables # 5 is the sensor data adapter for channel 1 # 6 is the sensor data adapter for channel 2...

  • Page 53: Listen Array Commands

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-3. LISTEN ARRAY PARAMETER COMMANDS Mnemonic Function Description Sensor ac calibration data in Refer to paragraph 4-90 Sensor high frequency calibration data in Refer to paragraph 4-98 TABLE 4-4. TALK ARRAY COMMANDS Mnemonic Function Description Sensor calibration data out Refer to paragraph 4-94 Sensor high frequency...

  • Page 54: Talk Mode 0 (Talk Measurement Floating Point)

    Section IV Application Notes 0,98.9E-6 - No error, power is 98.9 nW array commands are only operable over the bus, and have no application from the front panel. 4-72. The talk array commands listed in Table 4-4 build a 4-78. Talk Mode 1 (Talk Measurement with Units). The talk string in the talk buffer for transmission.

  • Page 55: Talk Mode 6 (Talk Parameter)

    Section IV Application Notes the units selected (dBm, dBr, mW). In watts mode, #7 is the software version number. the unit is fixed at mW. 4-82. Talk Mode 5 (Talk Instrument Status). The format for #3 is the error flag for channel 2 (1 = error, data talk mode 5 is as follows: invalid) #1,#2,#3,#4...

  • Page 56: Talk Mode 7 (Talk Array)

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-6. ERROR MESSAGES Error Message Code Description No Errors Number entry out of range for parameter set. Unused -LO- indication on display. Is caused by Power level below amount allowed in dBm display during autorange Power level below amount allowed for range set in watts or dBm display.
  • Page 57 Section IV Application Notes SI sensor model, sensor serial number, From the instrument in the next talk string: U0,U1,U2,U3,U4,U5,U6,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6 51013,1234,5023,5001,5012,5010,4997,5005, 5003,10,13,-2,-23,14,-15,6 where: 4-98. FI Command. Used in conjunction with the FO Sensor model is a number in the form 51XXX, command, this command is used to send sensor high frequency where XXX is a three digit number sent to the calibration data to the Model 4230A for a selected sensor in the...

  • Page 58: Measured And Triggered Operation And Settled Reading

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-7. SRQ MASKS - NATIVE MODE Description Set bit indicates LO LIMIT alarm in Channel 1 Set bit indicates that a measurement error has occurred Set bit indicates that either a Trigger Filtered or Trigger Settled measurement is ready Set bit indicates that a CAL/Zeroing command is complete Set bit indicates HI LIMIT alarm in Channel 1 Set bit indicates LO LIMIT alarm in Channel 2...

  • Page 59: Trigger Settled (Ts)

    Section IV Application Notes h. Trigger Settled reading. When triggered, the instrument captures the most recent measurement and displays the reading until another Trigger Fast Single Channel trigger command changes the display. This mode pro- Trigger Fast Dual Channels vides a quick response to trigger and the capability to hold a reading until required.

  • Page 60: Error Messages

    4-129. HP 437B and 438A BUS EMULATION. OUTPUT “TM1” : set TALK MODE to “1” 4-130. The Model 4230A native mode is a superset of the mnemonics used for the Boonton Model 4220A RF Power OUTPUT “DB” : set 4230A to dBm display Meter.

  • Page 61: Sending The Data Message

    Cal/Zero Complete mnemonic and when addressed to talk, the Power Meter Entry Error sends the following string: Measurement Error BOONTON ELECTRONICS, 4230A,,X.XX Not supported 4230A is the instrument model number and X.XX is the firmware version number. Event Status Register 4-134.

  • Page 62: Hp Emulation Codes

    SETUP-IEEE-EMULATION command to the "4230A" option (hexadecimal 12/CTRL R) will cause the instrument to or sending the "BN" mnemonic over the bus. The Boonton immediately transmit data based on the current talk mode. 4230A command set is listed in Table 4-12.

  • Page 63: Hp 437B Emulation Gpib Commands

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-10. HP 437B EMULATION GPIB COMMANDS 437B Code Description Comments 0 dBm Calibration *CLS Clear the status register Clear the status byte CT0 - CT9 Clear sensor data tables 0 - 9 NOT SUPPORTED All display segments on Duty cycle on ('DY' ARG # 100) NOT SUPPORTED Duty cycle off ('DY' ARG = 100)

  • Page 64: Not Supported

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-10. HP 437B EMULATION GPIB COMMANDS (CONT) 437B Code Description Comments Kilohertz Log display High limit Low limit Disable limits checking function Enable limits checking function Linear display Learn Mode NOT SUPPORTED Left arrow key Megahertz Reference oscillator off Reference oscillator on...
  • Page 65 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-10. HP 437B EMULATION GPIB COMMANDS (CONT) 437B Code Description Comments Status message NOT SUPPORTED SN0 - SN9 Enter sensor serial number NOT SUPPORTED SP - N0P SPECIAL NOT SUPPORTED *SRE Set the service request mask *SRE? Service request mask query STORE...

  • Page 66: Hp 438A Emulation Gpib Commands

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-11. HP 438A EMULATION GPIB COMMANDS 438A Code Description Comments Measure A-B Set A Measure sensor A Measure A/B Measure B-A Set B Measure sensor B Measure B/A CAL ADJ Clear status byte Display all Display disable Display enable Measured offset entry...
  • Page 67 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-11. HP 438A EMULATION GPIB COMMANDS (CONT) 438A Code Description Comments Megahertz Turn off calibrator source Turn on calibrator source Offset Preset instrument to a known state Resume autorange RECALL 1-4 only Range hold Relative mode off Relative mode on Relative mode with old REL value Set manual range...

  • Page 68: Boonton 4230A Gpib Commands

    Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-12. BOONTON 4230A GPIB COMMANDS Code Description Comments Measure A-B Measure A + B Measure A/B Measure B - A Measure B/A 4230A Native mode NO EMULATION Channel select 1 - 2 Calibrator off Clear...
  • Page 69 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-12. BOONTON 4230A GPIB COMMANDS (CONT) Code Description Comments Measure filtered Measure Fast Dual Channels Measure fast single channel Measure normal, free run Measure settled Offset value -99.99 to 99.99 in 0.01 steps Watts select...
  • Page 70 RF VOLTMETER SECTION REF. MANUAL P/N 98202000A DATE 10/98 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 71 MODEL 9230 SERIES RF VOLTMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BOONTON ELECTRONICS 25 EASTMANS ROAD PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054-0465 TELEPHONE: (973) 386-9696 FAX: (973) 386-9191 E-MAIL: boonton@boonton.com MANUAL P/N 98202000A DATE 10/98 www.valuetronics.com...
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  • Page 75: Important Notice

    These changes will be applied in the next printing of the manual. Thank you for selecting BOONTON ELECTRONICS for your Test and Measurement needs. Page 4-8, paragraph 4-41, line 6 – change text “paragraph 4-85” to “paragraph 4-42”.
  • Page 76 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I — GENERAL INFORMATION Paragraph Page Introduction ..............................1-1 Description ..............................1-1 Design Features ............................1-1 Simple Instrument Setup and Operation ................... 1-1 Display ............................... 1-2 Selectable Ranging ..........................1-2 Selectable Filtering ..........................1-2 Zeroing ............................... 1-2 Chart Recorder Output ........................
  • Page 77 SECTION IV — APPLICATION NOTES Zeroing ............................... 4-1 Making Measurements ..........................4-1 Overload Limits ............................4-1 Connection Recommendations........................4-1 Low Level Measurements .......................... 4-1 Temperature Effects ........................... 4-1 Hum, Noise and Spurious Pickup ......................4-3 Recorder Output ............................4-3 4-10 Correction Curve for Model 952003 ......................
  • Page 78 4-62 IEEE Programming Examples ........................4-10 4-63 Remote Operation, RS-232 Interface ......................4-10 4-64 General ............................... 4-10 4-65 Entering the Remote Mode ........................ 4-10 4-66 Returning to Local Mode ........................4-11 4-67 Talk Operations ..........................4-11 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 79 LIST OF FIGURES Figures Page Model 9230 Series RF Voltmeter ......................vi Input Impedance ............................1-6 Outline Dimensions ............................ 1-11 Packaging Diagram ............................ 2-3 Model 9230, Front Panel Controls and Connectors ................... 3-3 Model 9230, Rear Panel Controls and Connectors ..................3-3 Measurement Display, Local Mode ......................

  • Page 80: Table Page

    Edit Data Menu Functions ......................... 3-15 Reference Level Menu Functions ......................3-17 Listen Parameter Commands ........................4-5 Listen Action Commands ........................... 4-7 Talk Modes ..............................4-9 Error Messages ............................4-12 SRQ Masks ..............................4-12 Boonton 9230A GPIB Commands ......................4-13 www.valuetronics.com...
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  • Page 82: Section I - General Information

    Section I General Information SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1. INTRODUCTION. This instruction manual provides general information, in- For the purpose of compatibility with previous models and stallation and operating instructions for the Model 9230 Se- preexisting calibration procedures, the input range is divided ries of RF Voltmeters.

  • Page 83: Selectable Ranging

    AC power cord is supplied with the 9230. One or 1-6. Selectable Ranging. The normal mode of operation is more Boonton series 952000 series RF Voltage Probes is re- Auto-Ranging. For special situations, any of the 8 measure- quired and must be ordered separately.

  • Page 84: Options

    Section I General Information n. 95200701A 75 Ohm Type N Tee Adapter. o. 95200801B Unterminated BNC Adapter (Female). p. 95201101A 50 Ohm Accessory Kit for 952001B RF Probe. Includes 95200301A, 95200501A, 95200801B, 95201301A, 91-15A. r. 95201201A 75 Ohm Accessory Kit for 952001B RF Probe. Includes 95200501A, 95200701A, 95200801B, 95201301A, 91-15A/1.
  • Page 85 Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Specification µ Voltage Range V to 10 V in 8 ranges (20 mV to 300V with 100:1 DIVIDER) Voltage Display Voltage - 3 to 5 digits Decibel Decibel Range 90 dB in 8 ranges, measurements Decibel Display dBmV 0 dBmV=1 mV...

  • Page 86: Recorder Output

    Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Parameter Specification MAXIMUM DC INPUT: 200 V, all ranges. RECORDER OUTPUT: For linear voltage readout, 10 V full scale proportional to indicated voltage over each decade. Ranging occurs at 10% of full scale. For decibel readouts, scale factor is 1V per 10 dB change over the entire dynamic range.
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  • Page 89 Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Parameter Specification 2. Frequency Effect: Model 952003 Tee Adapter + .01% mV (Continued) 1 .2 G H z - 2 .0 G H z 7% SWR: 1.05 to 300 MHz, 1.10 to 1 GHz, 1.15 to 1.2 GHz Model 952009 Terminated Voltage Sensor.
  • Page 90 Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Parameter Specification 2. Frequency Effect: Ω (Continued) Model 952001B Probe with Model 952007 75 Tee Adapter. dBV, Frequency dBmV, dBm 1 MHz (cal freq) 10 kHz - 100 MHz 1%rdg 0.09 dB 100 MHz - 700 MHz 3%rdg 0.27 dB...
  • Page 91 Section I General Information TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Parameter Specification Less than 0.2% rdg with + 10% line voltage change at reference line LINE STABILITY: conditions of 115 to 120 V, 50 to 400 Hz Automatic, operated by panel key switch. ZERO: 4 line by 20 character LCD with LED backlight.
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  • Page 93: Section Ii - Installation

    Section II Installation SECTION II INSTALLATION 2-1. INTRODUCTION. so that when it is re-inserted into the module, the This section contains the installation instructions for the desired voltage will appear in the small window in Model 9230 Series RF Voltmeter. It includes unpacking, mount- the cover.

  • Page 94: Recorder

    With all installed RF Probes disconnected from any source e. Verify that BOONTON ELECTRONICS of RF voltage, press the <ZERO> key and select the ZERO 923X RF VOLTMETER function for each active channel and probe in turn. Verify that Rev.
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  • Page 96: Section Iii - Operation

    Section III Operation SECTION III OPERATION 3-1. INTRODUCTION. 3-7. MEASUREMENT DISPLAY. 3-2. This section contains operating instructions for the 3-8. The measurement screen shown in Figure 3-3 can be Model 9230. It is strongly recommended that the operator configured to display one or two channels along with the corresponding bar graph.

  • Page 97: Menu Key

    Section III Operation TABLE 3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS (CONT.) Index and Fig. No. Nomenclature Function 11, 3-1 <REF Level> Key Selects the reference level menu for relative measurements. 12, 3-1 <Zero> Key Selects the zeroing function. 13, 3-1 <AVG>...
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  • Page 99 Section III Operation 3-10. The Model 9230 can be configured for operation via arrow key will initiate repeat mode to allow rapid movement the six switches on the front panel; <Menu>, <Sensor>, through the selections. The <Enter> key must be pressed to <FREQ>, <AVG>, <Zero>...

  • Page 100: Single Channel

    Section III Operation DUAL CHANNEL ∆ M M M M M ± D D D ∆ M M M M M ± D D D SINGLE CHANNEL ∆ M M M M M ± D D D Key: 0 through 9 or a decimal point ∧...
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  • Page 102 Section III Operation 3-13. MENU Key. 3-17. Table 3-2 gives a description of the commands The instrument's, CHANNELS, SETUP and 3-14. available from the Channels menu. The associated DIAGNOSTIC commands are accessed when the <Menu> parameters, and factory default settings are also given. key is pressed.
  • Page 103 Section III Operation TABLE 3-2. CHANNEL MENU FUNCTIONS <MENU> < CHANNELS> Function Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu. UNITS Units used for measurement dBm, VOLTS, dBV, dBmV, dBW display. Display resolution X.X, X.XX, X.XXX decibel X.XX XXX, XXXX, XXXXX VOLTS Enables the bar graph on the ON, OFF...
  • Page 104 Section III Operation ∨ ∧ > Figure 3-8. Setup Menu Display, (IEEE Installed) ∨ ∧ > Figure 3-9. Setup Menu Display, (RS-232 Installed) www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 105 Section III Operation 3-19. Table 3-3 gives a description of the commands, parameters and default settings of the Setup menu. TABLE 3-3. SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS <MENU> <SETUP> Function Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu. RECALL Recalls one of ten user Default, 1-10 Default defined instrument...

  • Page 106: Ieee Menu Functions

    Section III Operation 3-20. IEEE Menu. The IEEE submenu is used to configure the 3-21. RS-232 Menu. The RS-232 menu is used to configure Model 9230 for communications over the GPIB. An example of the Model 9230 for serial communications over the RS-232 bus. the menu is shown in Figure 3-10 and the description of the An example of the submenu is shown in Figure 3-11 and an commands, parameters and factory defaults is given in Table...
  • Page 107 Section III Operation ∨ ∧ < M A S Figure 3-11. RS-232 Menu Display TABLE 3-5. RS-232 MENU FUNCTIONS <MENU> <SETUP> <RS-232> Function Description Parameters Default Returns the instrument to the previous menu. BAUD RATE Rate at which data is 300, 1200, 2400, 9600 9600 transferred over the bus.
  • Page 108 Section III Operation 3-22. Diagnostics Menu. The Model 9230 can be directed to 3-25. The instrument is capable of using sensor calibration perform self-tests from the diagnostics menu. The Diagnostics data from either the sensor data adapters or from any one of menu is shown in Figure 3-12 and a description of each four internal tables.
  • Page 109 Section III Operation 3-26. Referring to Figure 3-13, the cursor can be positioned to corresponding internal table. For example, TBL3 will be three fields. The two fields below the 'CH1' and 'CH2' indicate displayed if the serial number has not been previously the serial number of the sensor whose calibration data is entered for internal table 3.
  • Page 110 Section III Operation the linearity factors installed in the adapter at the factory. For and other values in the menu does not automatically write the probes purchased separately or for older probes undergoing changes into the data adapter or tables. When exiting the menu calibration, the data is supplied in printed form.

  • Page 111: Zeroing

    Section III Operation Figure 3-15. Position the cursor under the desired channel the current channel measurement for the reference level. heading and press the <Enter> key. Use the arrow keys to The measurement units will automatically change to dBr set the desired value and then press <Enter> to accept. for subsequent measurements.
  • Page 112 Section III Operation O A D Figure 3-17. Reference Level Display TABLE 3-9. REFERENCE LEVEL MENU FUNCTIONS Function Description Parameters Default Reference level value in Preset -99.99 to 99.99 dB mode. MODE Reference level mode. "LOAD" LOAD, SET, OFF makes the current channel measurement as the reference level.

  • Page 113: Overload Limits

    Section IV Application Notes SECTION IV APPLICATION NOTES instrument is overload protected to 10 volts AC and 200 4-1. ZEROING THE INSTRUMENT. volts DC. Exceeding these limits may result in permanent For greatest accuracy, especially on the more sensitive damage. ranges, the instrument must be zeroed.
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  • Page 115: Hum, Noise And Spurious Pickup

    Section IV Application Notes 2. It should be noted that inaccuracies of measurement where V is in volts resulting from temperature effects may occur when is in ohms measuring with the probe in the vicinity of heat sources such as resistors, heat sinks and so forth. P is in watts When making low level measurements (below For dBm units, the result is the ratio in decibels of the...

  • Page 116: Bus Address

    Section IV Application Notes 4-16. Local Operation. This is the front panel operation 4-23. IEEE-488 Command Support. The Model 9230 of the instrument. The instrument initializes to the local supports the following standard IEEE-488 commands: mode on bus power on, and the remote mode becomes Interface Clear Command.

  • Page 117: Listen Action Commands

    Section IV Application Notes keystrokes; non-key commands are submodes or menu 4-25. String Format. String formatting is as follows: types of data entry. The programming sequence is in natural order, that 4-27. The numeric value (parameter) can be sent in the is, a function mnemonic is sent first, followed by the next listen string if the listen parameter command was the argument value (parameter), if applicable.

  • Page 118: Talk Mode 0 (Talk Measurement Floating Point)

    Section IV Application Notes tion data are typical data. The data array is formatted as in $1 is the measurement. The format is fixed point paragraph 4-93. The actual amount of data depends on the followed immediately by a string that indi- specific command being used.
  • Page 119 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-2. LISTEN ACTION COMMANDS Mnem- Function Description Menum- Function Description onic onic Clear Clears error number and Measure Settled Sets settled measurement error mode dBm select Corresponds to Menu-- Trigger Filtered Selects filtered trigger mode C h a n n e l - U n i t s - d B m selection Trigger Fast Dual...

  • Page 120: Talk Mode 4 (Talk Channel Status)

    Section IV Application Notes 4-38. Talk Mode 4 (Talk with Channel Status). The “frequency”. The units are defaulted. format for talk mode 4 is as follows: 4-41. This command returns two numbers which describe #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7 the current “opened” or selected parameter in the instrument and its value.

  • Page 121: Measure Normal (Mn)

    Section IV Application Notes Examples: as described below. Before using the VSO command, select the channel using the CH command. If the sensor SM 0 - Disable all service requests data source desired is not selected, select it using the SS SM 2 - Enable SRQ only on measurement errors command.
  • Page 122 Section IV Application Notes command is issued in bus operation or when returning until another bus trigger command is received. In this from a calibration mode. mode, the digital filter guarantees a filtered reading upon trigger and the capability to hold a reading until required. 4-53.
  • Page 123 Section IV Application Notes NOTE <Menu> key which serves as the return to local function. The display will show the REM indicator on the last line <ENTER> means transmit end-of-string as defined via the and enable the TLK, LSN and SRQ as appropriate. Menu-SETUP-RS 232-EOS Listener parameter (typically CR).
  • Page 124 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-6. ERROR MESSAGES Error Message Code Description No Errors Number entry out of range for parameter set. Unused -LO- indication on display. Is caused by Power level below amount allowed in dBm display during autorange Power level below amount allowed for range set in watts or dBm display.
  • Page 125 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-8. BOONTON 9230 GPIB COMMANDS Code Description Comments Measure CH1 - CH2 (dBmodes <=-99.99) Measure CH1/CH2 Measure CH2-CH1 (dB modes <=-99.99) Measure CH2/CH1 Channel select 1 - 2 Clear dBm select Display off Display on...
  • Page 126 Section IV Application Notes TABLE 4-8. BOONTON 9230 GPIB COMMANDS (CONT.) Code Description Comments Recorder normal Range select 0 - 07 Recorder top (use RN to cancel) Send linearity data to instrument Service request (SRQ) mask 0 - 255 Get linearity data from instrument Set dBr reference -99.99 to 99.99 in 0.01 steps...

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