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Section M-100 SECTION INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Efratom Model M-100 Rubidium Frequency Standard (RFS), Part Number (P/N) 70502-1, sub-compact, light weight, atomic resonance-controlled oscillator. unit provides stable sinusoidal pure signal from voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCX0), which ref- (Rba7). erenced locked hyperfine transition...
Section M-100 heat transfer characteristics surface mounting must adequate limit rise unit's +68°C. baseplate allowable environ- mental (Ta) this temperature mounting +68°C Ver Igs Ry Where: volts. Supply Voltage Current Supply amperes. Thermal Resistance between unit (°C/watt). ambient, POWER REQUIREMENTS. M-100 external requires...
Section M=100 SECTION OPERATION FUNCTIONAL TESTS INTRODUCTION TEST EQUIPMENT test equipment required perform functional listed Table tests 3.1. Test other than items listed equipment those used, provided that performance exceeds equals MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS 3.1. stated Table TABLE Functional Operation Test Equipment ITEM MINIMUM...
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Section M-100 @Rmsnvs LOAD XTAL TRIM ADJ. Mmi00 FREQ 262 1.3¥D! 3.1. Figure Connections Normal Operation NOTE Throughout test procedures, Model M-100 referred (Unit Under Test). Also, con- nections described illustrated standard configuration, SMA-type coaxial connector Winchester connector different comnector arrange- make described...
Section M-100 3.3.4 resistance measure range. Auto this test.) Range 3.3.5 Connect lead (Figure positive dotted-line connection). Monitor DMM indication during warm-up. NOTE During DMM will indicate Within warmup overrange. after DMM should minutes application, indicate power approximately ohm, indicating that crystal oscil-...
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Section M-100 3.4.2 Adjust power supply controls obtain indication DMM. 3.4.3 Allow sufficient time equipment stabilize. NOTE requires minutes stabilization obtain following 2x10710 frequency accuracy: final fre- (calibrated quency frequency), frequency before unit turned turnoff within hours). 2x10—10 storage, worse-—case error warmup lel)_ll...
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Section M-100 3.4.7 Allow sufficient time test indicate OFFSET data require. that Verify frequency offset within tolerance stated NOTE following 3.4.3. Step NOTE within stated tolerance limits continue with Frequency Adjustment procedure, para— 3.4.7:1 graph 3.4.7.2. 3.4.7.1 Refer Figure locate M-100 frequency adjustment...
Section M-100 3.5.2 Adjust supply controls obtain power indication DMM. 3.5.3 Allow sufficient time stabilize. equipment Note following 3.4.3. paragraph 3.5.4 set's test necessary, ADVANCE switch press unblank display, then RESET switch obtain press READY message. 3.5.5 Perform selections menu option necessary bring...
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Section M-100 SECTION THEORY OPERATION GENERAL THEORY OPERATION Model M-100 Rubidium Standard Frequency utilizes ground-state perfine transition rubidium atom, approximately GHz. order this atomic transition, oscillator incorporates rubid- rubidium cell, lamp, electronics control servo frequency VCX0. oscillator combines performance basic quartz with crystal...
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Section M-100 frequency signal applied microwave cavity maintained equal generating signal when error microwave frequency differs using this from error signal VCXO servo control voltage. error signal generated optical (physics package package) follows. from Light rubidium lamp, produced excited plasma discharge, passed rubidium...
Section M-100 this which signal used lock indicator generate signal, indicating that unit operating normally. signal drifts photocell signal contains frequency < > which small offsets component proportional offset. phase indicates signal <fp}, >fpy, phase information used VCXO direction servo until proper synthesized...
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Section M-100 4.2.1 Oscillator Board Assembly 10-MHz voltage-controlled crystal oscillator functions ref- oscillator stable erence provide signal output con- nector input frequency synthesizer assembly control from voltage assembly servo applied diode varactor 1.5x1076 shift frequency over range approximately maintain output. oscillator board contains...
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Section M-100 addition, synthesizer assembly control provides over strength field magnetic around resonator called cavity, C-field. C-field used fine tuning frequency. output field control temperature-compensated function resonator temperature, reducing coefficient temperature M-100. 4.2.3 Physics Package function physics package provide correct signal board order...
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Section M-100 elevated temperature cavity maintained approximately 75°C heater transistors thermistor mounted resonator, operating conjunction with circuits thermostat resonator board. coil wrapped around resonator cavity provides magnetic field around resonator This field cavity. magnetic called C-field. adjustment C-field used fine-tuning output frequency M-100.
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Section M-100 4.2.4 Servo Assembly function primary servo assembly translate photocell into control signal correct VCXO order voltage output maintain precise frequency. control output voltage derived modulation by comparing phase with signal phase photocell signal. modulation output signal, reference reference signal, signal originate...
tion M-100 SECTION MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION. This section manual provides detailed procedures instructions maintenance functions M-100, performing including incoming performance calibration, troubleshooting tests, tests, acceptance M-100 will referred repair. Throughout test procedures (Unit Under Test). TEST REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. required test equipment service listed properly...
Section M-100 TEST PROCEDURES. test procedures described subsections 5.11 through used check performance incoming inspection periodic unit evaluation. These tests performed without removing unit's outer cover. CALIBRATION. Calibration M-100 accomplished performing described tests Section addition tests subsections 5.15 through required). TROUBLESHOOTINGL that event...
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Section M-100 NOTE heatsink be-— attached, prior remove ginning test sequence. WARM-UP ACCURACY INPUT CURRENT, FREQUENCY POWER TESTS. 5.6.1 Connect shown equipment Figure ATOMIC OSCILLATOR TEST POWER SUPRLY 6.11 ‘5 5.1. Figure Warm—up Current, Frequency Accuracy, Input Power Test Configuration. 5.6.1.1 controls voltage...
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Section M-100 5.6.5 Allow atomic oscillator sufficient test time display Offset seconds time. averaging 5.6.6 Record offset indicated atomic oscillator test leo_ll, indicated offset than greater adjust Fre- Trim described potentiometer Section 3.4.7.1 quency steps 3.4.7.2) obtain tolerance indication. tolerance cation possible frequency...
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Section M-100 5.6.15 Using following formula data from 5.6.14 determine step comsumption. power Power Formula: Where: Power Current Input voltage 5.6.16 Verify that after > consumption hour power operation <18 watts. 5.6.17 other tests required, adjust supply minimum power disconnect output test setup.
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Section M-100 NOTE within stated tolerance continue test order obtain necessary second averaging time indication. second averaging 3x10-12. time indication required tolerance < 5.7.7 further tests required, adjust supply minimum power disconnect output test setup. TRIM RANGE TEST. 5.8.1 Ensure that equipment connected...
Section M-100 5.8.8 Using formula following data recorded 5.8.6 steps 5.8.7, trim compute range. (Af/f Af/f Trim range) Af/f range Af/f Where: (test ref) (test reference) Af/f (test ref) (test reference) 3x10™°. 5.8.9 that Verify trim » range 5.8.10 Adjust trim potentiometer position...
Section M-100 5.11.2 linear recorder phase controls obtain full necessary scale chart width (phase difference). usec 5.11.3 Using following formula, record compute fractional average frequency offset hours period least every over days. zg=1y Af/f Where: fractional Average frequency offset. Initial difference phase indication.
Section M-100 5.12.5 Adjust supply controls obtain 28.6 power indication DMM. Allow this voltage operate input least minutes. 5.12.6 Determine record frequency. that output Verify 1x1071! within reference 5.12.10. frequency step 5.12.7 Adjust controls obtain 23.4 supply power indication DMM. Allow this operate...
Section M-100 5.13.1.2 controls measure voltage range, this test). range. auto range 5.13.1.3 Adjust supply indication power output 5.13.1.4 Disconnect lead positive connected power supply positive connector. disturb output positive input uuT). 5.13.1.5 controls voltage volt measure range, connect positive lead connection.
Section M-100 5.13.2 Remove outer first cover removing twelve (12) screws related washers from outer sides cover baseplate near UUT. Then four remove related screws washers from connector outer cover. Carefully slide outer cover. NOTE with comes supplied either spare capacitors used necessary...
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Section M-100 5.13.4.1 Locate "adjustment remove capacitor A4C6é- from synthesizer board assembly. 5.13.4.2 Remove from oscillator board A4C6- connect place. 5.13.4.3 Ensure that crystal trim adjustment approximately center range. 5.13.4.4 Using method described 5.13.1.1 5.13.1.9 steps through readjust control voltage vdc.
Section M~100 5.14 OUTPUT FREQUENCY COMPENSATION. MMINAL JUMPER" /-12.4 ®37) 5.6. Figure Location Correction Frequency Compensation Jumpers Board Synthesizer Assembly. 5.14.1 Remove from outer removing twelve (12) cover screws related washers from outer sides baseplate cover near UUT. Then four related remove washers...
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Section M-100 5.14.3.2 Select uninsulated piece wire approximately inch gauge long. 5.14.3.3 jumper across corresponding terminals, solder carefully jumper place. 5.14.3.4 Replace outer with cover secure screws washers removed 5.14.1. step 5.14.3.5 Perform subsection steps adjust verify that leo_ll. frequency output 5.14.3.6 Secure...
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Section M-100 5.14.4.6 Secure by reinstalling outer cover screws washers removed 5.14.1. step 5.14.5 found that E10/El4 terminals have jumper installed will recalculate value replace necessary with resistor calculated value. Proceed follows: 5.14.5.1 determine value Locate board synthesizer Refer assembly. Appendix 70515.
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Section M-100 5.15 OUTPUT HIGH FREQUENCY COMPENSATION. 5.15.1 Remove from twelve (12) outer removing cover screws washers from sides outer located cover baseplate near UUT. Then four remove related washers screws slide connector carefully outer cover. "C-field" current adjusted by changing pre-selected wires jumper...
Section M-100 Table Servo Board Test Measurements Test Point Test Frequency Typical Ground Parameters Range Waveform Ground 4.5-11 min. Sine Wave aaVaa¥ _/!_f:_ 2.0V return sweep Vdc for normal sweep ™6 4.0V 2 Hz Sine Wave 4.0V £ _/_J_'_U_ Typical Best 16.5 Nominal...
Section M-100 Table Synthesizer Test Measurements Test Point Test Frequency Typical Parameters Range Waveform £ Ground 2.0V min. 10 MHz Sine Wave 300-500 1 Hz Sine £ Wave 2.5V 10 MHz nom. Sawtooth distinct] peaks V p-p Sine Wave 4 V p-p 60 MHz Sine nom.
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Section M-100 Table Oscillator Board Table Power Supply Test Measurements Test Measurements Test Point Test Parameters Test Point Parameters Test 20+02VDC 1.2VDC (5%) 22-5-32vdc 26 £1.3 (5%) (Fast warm- nominal Specified input voltage 22.5-32vdc only) 2.5-16.5 +0.1VDC 100-200 Ul26.2£0.2vdq 6.5£0.2VDC 1-10 ul-6 10 £...
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Section M-100 5.17 SAMPLE TEST DATA SHEETS. Efratom RubidiumFrequency Model: M-100 Standaxzd Serial Date: Manual MEASURED vaLues Tolerance Limits TESTED NoMINAL FUNCTION stcchanon ® Atomic Resonance Lock-on 3.3‘.2 Note Time: Time Input Power Applied < 3.3.6 < Time Lock-on >3 <...
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Section _M-100 Model: Rubidium Standard Efratom M-100 Freguency Date: Serial Limits Manual Tolerance MeasuRED vatues NOMINAL Para TESTED FUNCTION FIRST [SECOND “ Stahility Long=Tern 5,11 <6 1074 S.11.4 10 Mz Voltage Varjation Test 5.12 Record 5°Freq 5.12.4 Ingue IxI0" Ref, £...
RUBIDIUM FREQUENCY STANDARD SCOPE This Purpose specifcation establishes general full requirements military rubidium frequency standard. APPLI CABLE DOCUMENTS Issue Documents following documents issue effect when order placed from this part specification extent herein. specified MIL-E-5400---Electronic Equipment, Airborme, General Specification (used for, guide) MIL-E-14072--Finishes...
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Harmonic/Non-Harmonic down. down, On/0ff 10711, Power Retrace within Cycling parts Power +22.5 50ms Input transient) 25°C 18¥ ambient VDC. max. 2x10710 Characteristics Warm-up minutes < reach a¢ -55°C +25°C amblent. < minutes reach 2x10 +25°C ambient. Peak during " current VDC, warm-up, ambient.
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ACCEPTANCE TESTS CONDUCTED (Each Unit) Warm-up Lock Test Level Test Output Short-Term Stability Test (-55°C Frequency Variation +68°¢C Temperature ambient baseplate). Trim Test Range Temperature (Non-Ops) Cycling (=55 l-hour ambient, dwell, cycles). Burn-In Long-Term Drift Test days ambient). QUALIFICATION TESTS (Qual Unit Only)
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Color Function White Lamp Signal TrITMwy Brown Xtal Cont Voltage Signal Lock Green Resonance Signal +22.5 to +32 VDC Input power Black Ground Enclosure) (connected...
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