Hp 6000 User Manual

1Desktop Antenna Measurement SystemModel 6000

10Control Unit Side ViewControl Unit Front ViewParallel Port Platform Controller UnitThe Platform Control unit controls the positioning of the Horizon

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12Upon receiving your shipment of the Rotator Unit Please inspect the package to ensure all pieces are there and notdamagedMain components1. Positione

13Tripod and Elevation Unit AssemblyThe rotator unit has been shipped to you either complete in a matter that requires Minimal effort to assemble.BEFO

14 Connecting the platform and vertical actuator.Attach the Thrust Plate using the 4 includeded10-32x1/4” Screws. be sure not to overtighten screwsand

15Attaching the cablesYou should have received 5 Seperate Cables and a power supply with your DAMS System.1. 2- 10 Ft. Custom Calibrated SMA cable.(1-

161. Place Software CD in CD-ROM drive, The CD Menu should Start Automatically, If the menu doesnot start automatically run setup.exe from your CD-RO

17Installing the Userport.Sys Driver (Required for Windows NT, 2000, And XP Professional users)NOTE: If you recieved a Pre-Configured Laptop From us,

18 5. Press the “Advanced” button to bring up the Advanced Properties Dialog Box. Set the Instrument Timeout to 15 seconds. Press OK , then O

19Tripod Compatibility InformationThe DAMS system has been designed so that it will operate with most any tripod, when purchasing a new tripodyou must

2This Publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software is protected under internationalcopyright laws, with all rights reserved . Ne

20Calibrating/Setting the Vertical Movement to 0 Degrees -- See Also Vertical Calibration Settings In order for the software to move the platfor

21SCREEN SLEEPERS and Power Saving options.Be sure to disable screen sleepers, Power Saving Features and otherApplications, which may cause GPIB or dl

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24Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement SettingsMeasurement SettingsInstrument Selection and SettingsYou can now choose from multiple combinations

25Chapter 2 - Software Overview Measurement SettingsMeasurement SettingsReceive Instrument -Spctrum Analyzer SettingsBandwidth- Sets the bandwidth win

26Degrees Per Measurement- Displays the CURRENTdegrees-per measurement based off of total degrees sliderandthe degrees per measurement settings (note:

27Chapter 2 - Software Overview Calibration SettingsCalibration SettingsScalar CalibrationThis feature anables you to make a scalar calibration using

28Measurement ControlsPost Measurement OptionsMeasure Horiz. Sweep- When this button is pressed, the software will begin making measurements by moving

29Measurement Status and DisplaysMeasurement Status windowGraphical Status DisplaysThe Graphical status windows allow you to view the Real-Time data a

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30Data Processing IntroductionThe Data Processing Feature is your gateway to unlocking the data contained within your antenna measure-ments. After mak

31Data RegistersWhen working with data in the Data Processing feature all of the data is stored in registers, these regesters alowyou to have “Holding

32Visualization OptionsThe data visualuzation options enables you to view the Antenna Data in a wide variety of formats.Azmuth vs. Frequency vs. Ampli

33Dynamic Amplitude PlotDynamic Polar PlotGroup Delay FunctionAbout: This plot offers a Linear or Log Mag 2D look intothe Gain Pattern of the measure

34Measurement CalculatorUse this option to perform arithmetic operations on the measurement registers. For example if you make mea-surements on one an

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36Important---- If you are using a VNA this information does not apply to you.Performing a Scalar Calibration1. Be sure Platform Power supply is secu

37Making a basic Horizontal/Azimuth Measurement1. Be sure Platform Power supply is securely attached and plugged in2. Attach antenna to rotator platf

38Chapter 3 - Making Measurements Az/El Scan MeasurementsPerforming an AZ/EL Scan Measurement1. Be sure Rotator Power is Securely attached and plugge

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40Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing FeatureIntroductionUse the Data Proceessing section to work with the data you collected after you make any Ant

41Saving and Loading Measurement Data Sets.All Measurement Data is stored in Data Sets, each Data Set consists of a group of 4 Data Registers. These 4

42Viewing and working with measurements in 3DPress any of the 3D Buttons to View the “Active Register” Data in 3D Using the MatLab Viewing Interface.

43Viewing and working with the Dynamic Amplitude Plot1. From the Main Data Processing Page click on Amplitude Frequency Plot and you will be taken tot

44Viewing and working with the Polar Plot display1. From the Main Data Processing Page click on “Polar Plot” and you will be taken to the screenshown

45Using the Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function.Understanding the Register Math FunctionsMeasurement data is initially stored in the Activ

46Using the Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function. Contd.Clip FunctionUse this to create a thre

47Exporting DataMeasurement Export ProcessVARIABLES: - All variables are single column arraysScalar = The first real array toggled by switch 2 to be w

48Adata is your measurement data array in complex format from the baisc page 1 softwareThe first column is a scalar array and can set the count for ex

49Using the Dipole and Isotropic Link Calculator-Use the ideal dipole to simulate an entire link measurement set. Then you may perform calculator oper

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50Once you have saved your dipole array into REG1 (or 2,3,4) calculate the Aperture array and save the resultsinto REG2. Now use the calculator to mu

51Data Processing FeatureGroup Delay FunctionGroup delay is the derivative (slope) of the transmission phase angle. For passive circuit elements the g

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54TroubleshootingProblem- Red Light does not come onPossible Causes- Power Supply is not connected correctly, Power Switch is not in the ON positionSo

55Warranty InformationThe Antenna Measurement System is guaranteed for 2 years on parts and labor from the time it was received by you. Ifthere is a p

6IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Diamond EngineeringDesktop Antenna Measurement System! Also Known As DAMSDiamond Engineering’s Desk

7Key Features· Light Weight- Platform is made of high quality, light weight Acrylic material for easy portability·USB Port Connectivity- Unit easily c

8• AMD/Pentium Class Computer with 1000 Mhz. Processor Or Higher (2 Ghz or Higher Recommended)• 512 MB Ram• 500 Megabytes Hard Disk Space• 1 Available

9USB Port Platform Controller UnitSystem OverviewPlatform Controller top viewPlatform Controller rear viewThe USB Platform Control unit is a highly ac