R-506 Programmable Field Strength Meter
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1. i alin H gt itt Re 7 TECHNOLOGY Gf Home of Precision RF Measurements WO R 506 Programmable Field Strength Meter z Ta fem Spee eee eek ek ee el Gre an oe e z E are a rene a ae Bee pees jaca a a a a ea ee OR aR na SE A ai ieee ais Soa Cee ie BME oo fs Ey AE ve eS Z Technology Ine R 506 Field Strength Meter FREQ CH TUNE AUDIO LEVEL FUNCTION IF AMP AUDIO eooo ee 3 eae Ery S 7 eas ea TIH R 506 Field Strength Meter Rugged and Highly Portable Accurate NIST traceable field strength measurement of RF signals Includes Windows application software for automated signal strength and GPS logging Programmed operation from front panel or attached Windows PC Direct Readout in dBm dBuV or dBuV m when used with a calibrated antenna Broad Frequency Coverage 5 MHz to 1000 MHz with options for AM Broadcast and GSM frequencies Factory calibrated for operation over a wide range of temperatures frequencies and power levels Internal Preamp and Auto Selection controlling RF Input Filters Battery or AC Operated The full featured R 506 is designed for evaluation of signal coverage across a service area analysis of signal strength at a specific location surveying sites for new antenna construction and making precise industry required NIST traceable field strength measurements The R 506 is an excellent unit for those needing to characterize or maintain both analog and digital RF wi2. Controls all Positive detent action output audio FREQ TY channel For precise tuning volume R 506 Field Stre ath Meter POWER Includes a timed turr ott function to preserve battery life Test and Measurement Package R 506 TV 2 Dipole Antennas and MeterMate Application Installed on a User s PC R 506 Programmable Field Strength Meter Specifications Frequency Coverage 5 MHz to 1000 MHz Contiguous Tuning Method Detent TUNE knob controls precise phase locked loop synthesized tuning Pushing TUNE knob changes tuning steps from 100 MHz step down to 1 kKHz step Front Panel Display Large 64 x 128 pixel graphics LC display with controlled back lighting Active display area of 1 3 x 2 6 inches Internal User Memory TUNE knob controlled a MEMORY button recalls 40 user selectable frequencies b FREQ CH allows fast tuning to local television channels Measurement Range dBuV Mode 10 dBuV to 90 dBuV dBm Mode 117 dBm to 17 dBm Utilizes auto range plus front panel RF AMP controlled gain setting Standard Measurement Accuracy Accuracy is 2dB for temp range of 25 C 10 C Accuracy is typical when extended over temperature of 0 to 50 C Ordering Information R 506 Programmable Field Strength Meter with Windows MeterMate Software Application Options Option GPS GPS receiver and antenna Option NB1 13 kHz 6 dB NB IF Option WB3 300 kHz 3 dB WB IF IF B
3. WB OFF Meter COM Send Recv Idle 4 48 PM 2 18 2009 MeterMate Meter Tab EE MeterMate C Documents and Settings DriveTestiMy Documents MyLog TXT DAR Fie Options Help Sample Once Sample Continuous Record Once Record Continuous Export MapPoint Settings SIGNAL UNITS LOG dBuV M PC Date PC Time Frequency Frequency ANTENNA FACTOR Units Signal Signal Units Latitude Longitude Frequency Name Antenna Factor 3 1 ap Altitude Altitude Units Heading Heading Units Speed Speed Units Quality Satellites COM PORTS HDOP GPS UTC Time COM1 Meter V GPS SPACE UNITS GPS ENGLISH Meter COM Send f Recv Idle 4 48 PM 2 18 2009 MeterMate Settings Tab EX MeterMate C Documents and Settings Drive Test My Documents MyLog TXT DAR Fie Options Help Sample Once Sample Continuous Record Once Record Continuous Export MapPoint Settings SIGNAL UNITS DELAY LOG dBuV M PC Date PC Time Frequency Frequency Units Signal Signal Units Latitude Longitude Frequency Name Antenna Factor Altitude Altitude Units Heading Heading Units Speed Speed Units Quality Satellites HDOP GPS UTC Time SPACE UNITS ENGLISH x Meter COM Send Recv Idle 4 49 PM 2 18 2009 MeterMate Setting Tab with signal units EE MeterMate C Documents and SettingsWrive Test My DocumentsWyLog TXT 900000 MHz 65 0 dBu M 45 524350 122 830
4. 930 900000 MHz 64 9 dBuV M 45 524350 122 830930 900000 MHz 65 0 dBuV M 45 524340 122 830933 900000 MHz 65 7 dBuV M 45 524340 122 830933 900000 MHz 65 7 dBuV M 45 524328 122 830935 900000 MHz 66 3 dBuV M 45 524328 122 830935 900000 MHz 66 4 dBuV M 45 524328 122 830935 5 900000 MHz 65 7 dBuV M 45 524318 122 830938 900000 MHz 66 2 dBuV M 45 524318 122 830938 900000 MHz 66 2 dBuV M 45 524318 122 830938 900000 MHz 65 7 dBuV M 45 524310 122 830942 900000 MHz 65 7 dBuV M 45 524310 122 830942 Meter COM send Rev Sele elite WewWwWWwWWwWwwwwww Ww BRR eR eee Bee ee pab Record Continuous 5 01 PM 2 18 2009 MeterMate Logging Tab Serial Port R5232 compatible rear panel connection Allows interface with IBM compatible PC Built in Speaker Outputs detected audio from FM amp AM signals ie Charger Power Supply en ee Inputs On rear panel Operates frorn power supply while internal battery is being charged Battery operates unit 4 hours without recharge LCD Display single large liquid crystal display shows signal level fin dBm dBu or dBu meter frequency to 1 kHz resolution and status of instrument 4 RF Input Rugged Type N connector operates at 50 ohms RF AMP Preamplifier control to improve sensitivity and measure weak or distant signals AUDIO Detectors Select from either AM or FM audio detector IF BANDWIDT
5. H Provides user selection of two IF Bandwidths 15KHZ and 150KHz The R 506 Programmable Field Strength Meter from Z Technology is a modern time saving system product for the engineer qualifying and maintaining over the air transmission systems Application information is available at the Z Technology website www ztechnology com Systems are also available directly from Z Technology as factor integrated measurement systems One of these factory assembled systems is the SSOO6GPS automated measuring and mapping system Output DC power source amp other functions A Technology Ine EE MeterMate C Documents and SettingsWrive Test My DocumentsWyLog TXT File Options Help Sample Once Sample Continuous Record Once Record Continuous Stop Export MapPoint Logging Latitude 45 524375 N Longitude 122 830980 W Altitude 287 4 Feet Heading 79 9 0 7 MPH Speed Satellites GB GPS Sending Data NMEA Meter COM Send Recv com Idle MEMORY Activates intemal Memory feature for storage and retrieving 40 user defined frequencies These frequencies are then sequenced through using the TUNE Knob to show either MeterMate GPS Tab Accessory Connector FREQ CH TUNE KNOB Rear panel audio Sets display Convenient to use FUNCTION Selects test function options display units of readout battery self test amp save mode data logging etc 5 03 PM 2 18 2009 Z AUDIO LEVEL
6. andwidth 15 kHz 6 pole and 150 kHz See Options for other bandwidths RF Input Filter Ranges Automatically Selected 1 400 to 1000 MHz 2 30 to 400 MHz 3 5 0 to 30 MHz Type of Conversion Triple conversion system 1st LO frequency 1 to 2 GHz Reference Oscillator Stability Internal TCXO Ref 1st amp 2nd LO typ stable 1ppm over temp Image Rejection 60 dB typical High Sensitivity mode Detuning Characteristics 40 dB typical for undesired signal 2x IF BW away from center freq Third Order Intercept Preamp ON typ 0 dBm Preamp OFF 20 dBm Noise Figure Preamplifier NF 7 dB typical when RF AMP is selected Input Impedance 50 ohms Measurement Resolution 0 1 dB Output Linearity Range Continuous measurement range 80dB Accessories BC BCB 0 3 to 3 0 MHz Block Converter Audio Detection AM or FM to internal speaker selected from front panel Rear panel connection for remote speaker or headphones BW is 300HZ to 3 kHz Sensitivity FM detector 1uV for 12dB SINAD typ AM detector 1uV for 12dB S N typ Serial Port Control Allows PC control of R 506 Baud rates up to 9600 8 data bits No Parity 1 stop bit RTS CTS Interface for MeterMate Software Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C Weight 4 5 Kg 10 lbs Dimensions 3 5 x 9x 8 4 in H x Dx W 89 x 229 x 213 mm Supplied Accessories e Internal Rechargeable Battery Pack AC power supply charger Soft carrying
7. case Uncalibrated utility antenna User manual Windows MeterMate Software Application BC PCS 1750 to 1980 MHz Block Converter BC PCS 2 1980 to 2500 MHz Block Converter TV 1 Calibrated Tuned Dipole Antenna 50 219 MHz TV 2 Calibrated Tuned Dipole Antenna 325 1000 MHz AA TV SET Calibrated Tuned Dipole Antenna Set for FM Radio and for VHF UHF Television Channels with Calibrated Cable Ant Bracket amp Hard Carrying Case This product is manufactured in the USA by Z Technology Inc and carries a 1 year warranty For additional information please contact the factory 7 TECHNOLOG Home of Precision RF Measurements TEn AA ait yy PC se TAN i a NN Ag P O Box 6806 Beaverton OR 97007 USA Ph 503 614 9800 Fax 503 614 9898 www ztechnology com Printed February 2009 Data subject to change without notice
8. oeaker and a rear panel audio access The Z Technology R 506 measures 3 5 high x 8 4 wide x 9 deep and weighs less than 10 Ibs It is provided with an AC power supply charger and an internal NiCad battery for operation where AC power is not available Its compact size makes the R 506 ideal for one man portable operation in all types of environments and terrain Several options anda series of calibrated antennas are available Included with each R 506 is a Windows based software program called MeterMate This application can be installed on acustomer s PC running the N A Windows Operating System Using the R 506 RS232 port and a user provided GPS receiver field strength measurements and location data can easily be recorded and stored Collected data is stored in clear text files which are available for analysis and plotting using such programs as EXCEL Microsoft MapPoint etc The programmability of the R 506 along with its included application software provides the basis of a sophisticated NIST traceable RF measurement system for RF signals Example of screen captures from MeterMate follow EE MeterMate C Documents and Settings Drive Test My Documents MyLog TXT DER File Options Help Sample Once Sample Continuous Record Once Record Sea Export MapPoint Settings Logging GPS SIGNAL LEVEL 57 9 dBu M FREQUENCY FREQ NAME 105 900000 414 KOOL RF AMP BANDWIDTH AUDIO OFF
9. reless communications and Broadcast systems The R 506 expands the Z Technology product line of cost effective test instrumentation with a rugged portable unit designed for the professional user This instrument is an excellent unit when a precision highly portable field service tool is required The R 506 is a state of the art instrument combining the functions of off air field strength metering accurate RF signal strength measurement and PC based automatic data collection and storage in one convenient lightweight system An operator can accurately measure signals at frequencies from 5 to 1000 MHz The R 506 utilizes a digitally encoded TUNE knob for front panel frequency selection Step sizes available are 100 10 and 1 MHz and 100 10 and 1 kHz The frequency of operation is continuously displayed while the digit under control of the TUNE knob is highlighted The system is fully synthesized and highly stable using a precise TCXO crystal reference The R 506 accurately measures signals from 10 dBuV to 90 dBuV The full dynamic range of 100 dB is available through a combination of the front panel controlled RF AMP and an internal auto ranging function The RF AMP internal preamp is an integral part of the instrument It is preceded by one of a series of automatically selected internal RF Filters to minimize out of band signal susceptibility This allows measurement of weak signals while protecting against unwanted strong signal ove
10. rload The operator can select various front panel signal level measure units including dBuV dBm or dBuV meter when using a calibrated and traceable antenna not included with manufacturer provided antenna factors The R 506 features digital readout of field strength measurements the frequency being monitored and front panel button status all on one large LCD display The unit offers internal memory recall and LCD display of 40 user defined frequencies The display can be backlit for operating in low ambient light Several TV Channel plans are included in the instrument for users testing television transmitters Operating at rates up to 9600 baud the standard RS 232 serial port allows computer controlled measurements of analog or digital signals in stationary or mobile environments Z Technology provides ready to use computer programs for RF measurement and data storage One of these programs incorporates GPS Latitude Longitude tagging The R 506 offers a Resident Data Logging feature to record measured signal levels and associated frequency settings inside the instrument A user is able to store up to 20 sets of measurements and associated frequencies without a PC connected Back in the laboratory the RS 232 serial port is used to download stored information to a PC or directly to a printer Separate AM and FM detectors are provided for quick aural identification of signals The R 506 includes an internal water repellent s
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