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1. Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software LL 3 File Select Options Macros Help Measurement DUT Test Parameters DUT Name Range Range Length cm 122 40 Date 24 APR 2011 Display ea og AUXILLARY MEASURED DATA INSTRUMENTS AUXILLARY 5 I I SS A S I OFF OFF E toate Eer OFF mm py oF ESSEE ME REE pr 1 I Comms mener D I 1 ai HE ES 0 HALA Ate j OFF fe VAR i I L t 2 HHT EHH POSITION ap 1 EE Positioner Deg HE OFF s f Azimuth E sant t OFF E EE H Em P Nu H I HH d NEL LO s Swena FF 700 200 4000 6000 8000 10000 Near anesan y Freguenoy Y y men daa Measurement Range Refex Setup JRRSH z Parameters FSD Y Script Status Stopped Operator RTR Data File Range RR_RRS H_RRC 1_FSD_700 0 10000 0 SC raymond EA EE peer ONIS IN IN 36 From Main Menu Bar File gt Select Save select RangeRef H OK Yes to Over write file 37 Select the Yellow driver buttons for the SG SA and Switch1 They will open and change to Green indicating that they are active and initialized The drivers can be hidden by either selecting Close Window on driver or by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide They can be viewed again by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide 38 Once all of the drivers are open 39 Select Start to start measurement 40 Popup w
2. 553754 763718 72497 621437 En sa d w Ax 00 y f900 0 z mhz Measurement Pattem y Setup J3DCut VNA y Parameters Joan y Script Status Stopped Operator RTR Data File TestHom PAT 3DCut VNA PC VNA 1 0 0 0 um DE me dot esej P Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 15 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 4 DUT Tab To access the DUT Tab Select Measure from the main menu then select the DUT Tab 4 4 1 Cell Phones Passive Devices Antennas Cables Attenuators Preamps Data for each DUT must be entered prior to making a test Existing DUT information can be edited or a new DUT can be entered as required Select the DUT type from the command buttons on the left 4 4 8 DUT Name New Delete To enter a new DUT select New and enter the information as required Unwanted DUTs can be deleted and reentered at a later date if required 4 4 3 DUT Information Enter as required for reference purpose Enter the date as DD MMM YYY Select the Data File Directory Button LJ to select the Data Storage Directory 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 16 raymond ER AMS Versi
3. Click to Run versions are down loaded directly from Microsoft and include a virtual drive Q or R drive on your PC AMS The AMS Host Computer requires a USB port to attach the National Instruments USB GPIB Controller and the USB RS232 RF Switch controller A free 10 10 100 or 10 100 1000 Ethernet Port to connect the Positioner e Set the TCP IP Address of the Ethernet connection on the host computer to 192 168 1 xxx where xxx can be any number between 1 and 255 except 132 through 139 e Server Port Number is set as 10000 by the AMS software e Ensure that the host firewall does not block port 10000 10001 10010 10020 and 10030 Depending on the version of Anti Virus protection this can normally be done through the automatic pop ups the first time AMS or a device is run e For computers with multiple Ethernet cards ensure that the Ethernet Card attached to the positioner is the first in the bindings list Navigate to Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections select the Ethernet Card and press the Alt key then select Advanced gt Advanced Settings Promote the Ethernet Card to the top using the arrows or other method depending on version of window Some versions of windows may require a reboot Load the CD supplied by National Instruments and install e National Instruments USB GPIB Driver Software as per NI instructions and license e f your system utilizes an RF Switch instal
4. 15 0 Horz deg Phi Horz 90 0 358 2 0 15 15 0 Horz deg requires 3D Positioner Ripple Test Setup instructions for a system utilizing a SG and SA St gu Ensure that calibration procedures have been completed as described above Select a Calibrated Sleeve Dipole for the Ripple Test and mount it according to Ripple Test Parameters above From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Ripple Test Select RC 1 from Ripple Test Chains List The Tx and Rx Chains should be as follows Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 77 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Azimuth Device Spira 455 3D Bevation Device NULL Ange Device NULL Z AMS va 01 Antenna Measurement Software dels File Select Options Macros Help Equipment Accessories Equipment Setups Devices Test Type Setup Ripple Test Chains E Tx Chain 5 Fx Chain _ Pattem ES n C E824 C P armes npuy e M I Cable 007 20 7 Cable 008 20 i I Cable 006 20 IT Switch1 6 KE F cases a Ke E Cable 003 20 Receiver Sensitivity a mer 2 nge AMS 700H 21 T Smee E ble 004 20 I Cable 002 20 FF AMS 700V 21 Insertion Loss zl New Delete
5. 7 fthere is no RC 1 select new chain and name it RC 1 8 Edit Tx Chain if required a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Source from the Select Popup Window C Select the SG i e E8247C from the list d Select Cables from the Select Popup Window e Select Cables which are between the SG and the reference dipole i e Cable 007 Cable 006 and Cable 005 f Exit popup Window g Ensure that the SG is the first and the cables are the only other items in the Tx chain h delete any other items Items can be dragged in the list box as may be required Save Tx Chain 9 Edit Rx Chain if required TATT mo mme noe Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window Select the SA i e 8563EC from the list Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select Cable Cable 008 Select RF Switches from the Select Popup Window Select Switch1 Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select Cables Switch1A Switch1B Cable 001 through Cable 004 Select Antennas from the Select Popup Window Select antennas AVS 700H and AVS 700V Select Range H and Range V 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 78 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual m Exit the Popup Window and arrange the cha
6. 92 Select Cable 002 Cal2 from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 002 Cal2 and select file IL ILS VNA Cal2 ILC VNA Cal2 STD 700 0 10000 0 Ensure that directory Cable 002 was not selected Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss Select ILC VNA Cal3 from Insertion Loss Chains List If there is no VNA or Cable in the Tx Chain a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select VNA from the Select Popup Window C Select the VNA from the list d Exit popup Window e VNA should be the first and only entry in the Tx Chain Delete any other entries f Save Tx Chain If there is no Cable 002 Cal2 or VNA P2 Uncal in the Rx Chain a Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Cables from the Select Popup Window c Select VNA P2 Uncal from the list 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 61 AMS Version 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 raymond EE 4 0 User Manual Select the Cable 002 Cal2 from the list Exit popup Window f VNA P2 Uncal should be the first entry and Cable 002 Cal2 should be t
7. Switch1A select done Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS SW 1 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency i e 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select Save select ILS SW 1 Select The Yellow Switch Button The driver will open and the Switch Button will change to Green On the Switch Driver panel select the Port which is being calibrated i e A Select Start to start measurement Popup will inform you to select the appropriate Switch Port under test Select A B or C on the Switch driver and then press OK on the Popup window Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cable Select Switch1A from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Switch1A and select file IL ILS SW 1 ILC SW 1 STD 700 0 10000 0 Enter calibration date DD MMM YYYY Label Switch Switch1 with calibration date DD MMM YYYY Switch1A is now complete Move Cable 002 from Port A NC to Port B NO on the RF Switch and repeat the steps from 18 on for Switch1B If your system requires Switch1C Move Cable 002 from Port B to Port C on the RF Switch and repeat the steps from 18 on for Switch1C Repeat the entire section for additional Switch2 and Switch3 if required Switch 1 2 and 3 can be interchanged for this calibration
8. 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 39 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual e Real Amplifier2 GetGain Attenuator1 e Attenuator1 Init e Attenuator1 SetGain real AMS Att1 Gain is updated to real dBm value e Real Attenuator1 GetGain Attenuator2 e Attenuator2 Init e Attenuator2 SetGain real AMS Att2 Gain is updated to real dBm value e Real Attenuator2 GetGain Switch1 e Switch Init e Switch A AMS Switch1 is updated to 1 used for calculating chain number e Switch1 B AMS Switch1 is updated to 2 used for calculating chain number e Switch C AMS Switch1 is updated to 3 used for calculating chain number Switch2 e Switch2 Init e Switch A AMS Switch2 is updated to 1 used for calculating chain number e Switch B AMS Switch2 is updated to 2 used for calculating chain number e Switch C AMS Switch2 is updated to 3 used for calculating chain number Switch3 e Switch3 Init e Switch3 A AMS Switch3 is updated to 1 used for calculating chain number e Switch3 B AMS Switch3 is updated to 2 used for calculating chain number e Switch3 C AMS Switch3 is updated to 3 used for calculating chain number AMS e real AMS GetFirstFreq this is the first frequency from the frequency list e real AMS GetNextFreq 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Syste
9. Device Functions Positioner2 is the second axes of Positioner1 Source e e Positioner1 Init Positioner1 MoveAz real where real is between 0 0 and 360 0 Positioner1 MoveEl real where real is between 0 0 and 360 0 Positioner1 Stop Source Init Source SetFreq real AMS Freq is updated to real MHz value Source SetPower real AMS Power is updated to real dBm value Receiver Receiver Init Receiver SetFreq real AMS Freq is updated to real MHz value Receiver SetSpan real AMS Span is updated to real MHz value Receiver SetBandWidth real AMS BandWidth is updated to real MHz value Receiver SetPeakHold real AMS PeakHold is updated to int value O off 1 on Receiver Sweep Receiver SaveTrace Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real Receiver GetPeakFreq real Receiver GetPeakAmp VNA Init VNA SetFreq real AMS Freq is updated to real MHz value VNA SetPower real AMS Power is updated to real dBm value VNA SetSpan real AMS Span is updated to real MHz value VNA SetBandWidth real AMS BandWidth is updated to real MHz value VNA SetPeakHold real AMS PeakHold is updated to int value O off 1 on VNA Sweep VNA SaveTraceS11 Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real VNA GetPeakFreqS11 real VNA GetPeakAmpS11 real VNA GetCFregAmpS11 real VNA GetCPhaseS11 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 61
10. If the Tuned dipole frequency is not on the Frequency list at the bottom add it by selecting New and enter the frequency in MHz 17 Select RS V from the Ripple Test Setups List The Test Parameters should be as follows 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 79 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 18 If required adjust the Tx Ty and Tz offsets of setup names according to the coordinate system in the previous section 19 If the Tuned dipole frequency is not on the Frequency list at the bottom add it by selecting New and enter the frequency in MHz 20 Select Measurement Tab 21 Select DUT Tab 22 Select Passive Dev 23 Select Range The DUT screen should be as follows Wi 24 If the Range does not exist add a new DUT by selecting New Enter Name as Range 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 80 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Eile Enter Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Date DD MMM YYYY this is Todays Date and not the calibration date on the an
11. Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss Select IL Cal3 from Insertion Loss Chains List If there is no SG in the Tx Chain a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Source from the Select Popup Window 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 52 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 c Select the SG Uncal from the list Exit popup Window Delete any other entries The SG Uncal must be the first and only entry in the Tx Chain f Save Tx Chain If there is no SA or cable in the Rx Chain a Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select the Cable 002 Cal2 from the list Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window Select the SA from the list Exit popup Window The SA should be the first entry and Cable 002 Cal2 should be the second entry Entries can be dragged into position as required Delete any other entries h Save Rx Chain From Main Menu Bar Select Measure m mo 290 F Select Test Parameters Tab Select Test Type Insertion Loss Select ILS Cal3 from the Insertion Loss Setups List Set the Start Stop and Step as per the ILS Cal2 above ie 700
12. Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Source from the Select Popup Window Select the SG i e E8247C from the list Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select Cables which are between the SG and the reference dipole i e Cable 007 and Cable 006 and Cable 005 Exit popup Window g Ensure that the SG is the first and the cables are the only other items in the Tx chain delete any other items Items can be dragged in the list box as may be required h Save Tx Chain 8 Edit Rx Chain if required D pn P a Th a Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window C Select the SA i e 8563EC from the list d Select Cables from the Select Popup Window e Select Cable Cable 008 f Select RF Switches from the Select Popup Window g Select Switch1 h Select Cables from the Select Popup Window i Select Cables Switch1A Switch1B Cable 001 through Cable 004 j Select Antennas from the Select Popup Window k Select antennas AVS 700H and AVS 700V l Exit the Popup Window and arrange the chain items as per the above chain diagram Note that the Tx and Rx Lists are Hierarchal lists and items can be dragged promoted and demoted m Save Rx Chain 9 Inthe Azimuth Device Field ensure that the appropriate positioner is selected SpiraTable 455 3D or SpiraTable 455 If not select the and choose the appropriate device and then exit the popup panel 10 Fro
13. XXX Step 1 Measure combined Gain of SG and Cable 001 1 Install Cable 001 between SG and SA 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 46 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual EN IO a b C d e f H 238 p Run AMS From the Introduction Panel Select Calibrate System Sse System Select Devices Tab Select Positioner Petos Select Positioner Spira 455 3D or Spira 455 for 2D system from list Edit information as required Positioner Name Spira 455 3D or Spira 455 Type 2 Axis Az amp El or 1 Axis Az Model Spira 455 3D or Spira 455 Serial Number xxxx Calibration Date DD MMM YYYY Device Driver Select the Device Driver Button i to select the appropriate driver for the positioner Port Type TCP IP Port Address 10000 Port Rate 100 Maximum RPM 6 Minimum RPM 0 1 Maximum Acc 2 Minimum Acc 1 Resolution deg 0 01 Maximum Temp C 48 Maximum Amperage 6 8 Select the Equipment Tab 9 Select Source Same 10 Select the source from the list If the appropriate source does not exist ensure that the appropriate driver was installed as per section 3 above Then select New and name it with the model name such as E8247C Uncal 11 Edit the Source info a b C d e Manufacturer i e Agi
14. as required for reference purposes 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 20 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 7 Accessories Tab mn Co EE L M A E po To access the Accessories Tab Select gt Setups from the main menu then select the Accessories Tab 4 7 1 Antenna Cable Pre Amp Attenuator Accessory Equipment which do not require drivers can be edited or new accessories can be created as may be required for any of the tests e Select the Accessory Type as per the command buttons on the left e Select the appropriate piece of Equipment or select New e Edit the information as required 4 7 2 New Delete Select as required 4 7 3 Accessory Information Enter all of the information as required Select the Calibration File Button to select the appropriate directory which contains the calibration data for the equipment 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 21 raymond EN AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 8 Equipment Setups Tab H re vnl a e S ftm File Select Options Macros Help To access the Equipment Setups Tab Select gt Setups from the main menu then
15. by either selecting Close Window on driver or by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide They can be viewed again by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide 57 Once all of the drivers are open 58 Select Start to start measurement 59 Popup will appear once the measurement is complete 60 Results are graphed 61 Move the Antenna to the next position and repeat from step 32 until all PP positions are complete 62 Select Green Source button Select Close SG driver will close 63 Select Green Receiver button Select Close SA driver will close 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 82 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 64 Select Green Switch button Select Close Switch driver will close 65 Select Green Positioner button Select Close Positioner driver will close 66 Verify that the measured Patterns are within expected tolerance 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 83
16. of SG Cable 001 and Cable 002 The Gain from Step 1 will be subtracted from this and the result will be the Gain Insertion loss of Cable 002 63 64 65 66 67 68 Install Cable 002 between Cable 001 and SA so it is SG Cable 001 Connector Cable 002 and then SA From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss Select ILC Cal2 from Insertion Loss Chains List If there is no SG in the Tx Chain 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 50 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Source from the Select Popup Window Select the SG Uncal from the list Exit popup Window noen DG a Delete any other entries The SG Uncal must be the first and only entry in the Tx Chain f Save Tx Chain If there is no SA or Cable in the Rx Chain a Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select the Cable 001 Uncal from the list Select Receivers from the Select Popup Window Select the SA from the list Exit popup Window op aod g Delete any other entries The SA should be the first entry and the Cable 001
17. select the Equipment Setups Tab All of the devices in the Tx and Rx chains is identified in this Tab 4 8 1 Pattern Radiated Power Receiver Sensitivity Range Reference Ripple Test Insertion Loss Select the appropriate Test Setup Type Command Button on the left Default Chain Setups will appear in the Chain list Select the appropriate chain or select New or Delete as required 4 8 2 New Delete Chain Select as required 4 8 3 Azimuth Elevation Auxiliary Devices Select as required Note that if the SpiraTable 455 3D is selected as the azimuth device there is no need to select an elevation device 4 8 4 Transmit Chain List 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 22 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Select New Delete Tx Equipment as required A pop up menu will appear with all available Equipment and Accessories Select as required Items in the chain can be dragged with the mouse into position as required Select Save Tx Chain when complete A special case is for the VNA port 2 as this is the Transmit Port for calibration purpose and does not have a driver VNA P2 is found in the accessory cables The VNA driver is entered in the RX chain below 4 8 5 Receive Chain List Select New Delete Rx Equipment as required A pop up menu will appear with all availabl
18. tab see below e The Range length is the distance between the electrical centre of the Measurement antenna and the centre of the positioner It is set by Raymond EMC however it may be adjusted by the user e Enter the test date as DD MMM YYYY 3D Graph and controls e The data can be displayed with the Y axis as degrees dB mV m or uV m e AMS reads the Excel data file and allows selection of graph type as Cartesian Polar or 3D depending on available data e The X axis as Frequency Azimuth Elevation Aux polarization depending on available data e Discrete 2D cuts can be viewed depending on available data e The Frequency Ranges or Discrete Frequency settings can be selected according to the Test type and Test Setup selected e The ActiveX 3D Graph can be rotated and zoomed interactively with the mouse e The controls surrounding the Graph are used to manipulate Graph settings and parameters Measurement Type Setup Parameters Script Status e Once the DUT is selected The Measurement type Test Setup Parameters and Frequency Ranges are selected If the data exists Excel will open with the data file and the data is plotted on the AMS graph If this is a new test the graph will remain blank e During a test the Script Status is displayed line by line as it is executed Operator Data File e Enter the name or initials of the test operator for reference purposes e The Data file is set by AMS and is for reference purpose Equ
19. 0 1 26449 54 6 0 06076 0 0 0 1 203729 0 0 29 28 2800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 27827 150 1 0 02517 0 0 0 1 253101 0 0 30 29 2900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30653 114 6 0 014615 0 0 0 1 321142 0 0 31 30 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35785 19 1 0 00174 0 0 0 1 356115 0 0 32 31 3100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35521 76 8 0 044243 0 0 0 1 399456 0 0 33 32 3200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36888 172 1 0 00508 0 0 0 1 363798 0 0 34 33 3300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 46836 92 6 0 0622 0 0 0 1 406163 0 0 35 34 3400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 47146 2 9 0 051145 0 0 0 1 522609 0 0 36 35 3500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 40865 98 5 0 18797 0 0 0 1 596623 0 0 37 36 3600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 50249 166 1 0 033211 0 0 0 1 535702 0 0 ENS 37 3700 es 1 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 150225 70 i n 1 536899 n OP M 4 h Header Data Sheet3_ 2 ifa m gt Ready 83 FAnn 100 2 0 0 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 34 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 19 Script Code AMS uses a customizable proprietary script code which is provided for all standard measurements Raymond EMC can also provide custom script code if required Instructions for developing custom script code are provided for users wishing to develop their own custom script code Please note that all paramet
20. 1 4 19 12 4 19 13 4 19 14 u e Equals e lt Less than or equal to e gt Greater than or equal to Not equal to e lt Less than e gt Greater than If goto e if real pc real goto lable e if int pc int goto lable e if real pc AMS real goto lable e ifint pc AMS int goto lable e ifreal pc real value goto lable e if int pc int value goto lable goto e goto lable SaveData SaveData is used to store measured data into the Excel Data Sheet e SaveData freq power Az El Aux PkAmp Phase Spare1 Spare2 e All parameters are real e Sparel and Spare2 are optional PlotTrace PlotTrace is used to save the trace data into the Excel Data Sheet e There are no parameters required Popup Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 42 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual e Popup Any message up to 9 words Spaces are treated as tokens to parse the string Each word may be a maximum of 24 characters 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 43 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 5 Coordinate System The coordinate system is as described by the CTIA Test Pl
21. 10 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 65 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Follow the same instructions as for the SA amp SG above and substitute Insertion loss chain and setup ILC SW 1 and ILS SW 1 for ILC VNA SW1 and ILS VNA SW 1 6 6 Range Reference Test The Range Reference Test is utilized to validate the overall loss gain of the system including path loss The AMS is designed to allow the user to either set up the system to calculate the overall loss gain and set this as a reference as described by the CTIA test procedure or to track all of the losses of each individual component separately and combine them for the overall loss gain calculation Range Reference Setup instructions for a system utilizing a SG and SA and an Aaronia broadband Calibrated Antenna 1 Ensure that calibration procedures have been completed as described above 2 Fromthe Main Menu Bar select Setups 3 Select the Accessories Tab and select Antennas 4 Select the Aaronia Antenna 5 Ensure that the Calibration File is set to data Aaronia Aaronia 60180 txt 6 Select Equipment Setups Tab 7 Select Test Type Setup Range Reference 8 Select RRC 1 from Range Reference Chains List The Tx and Rx Chains should be as follows E AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software Ee m File Select Options Macros Help Equipment Accessones Equipment Setups Devices Test Type Setup
22. 10000 and 100 and select MHz Select the DUT Tab Select Passive Dev Equipment Type Select Signal Generator i e E8247C Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to E8247C select done Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS Cal3 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency ie 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS Cal3 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow Source Source driver will open and the button will turn green Select the yellow Receiver Receiver driver will open and the button will turn green Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 53 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 134 The actual Output of SG is now known 135 Select green Source Select Close Source driver will close and the button will turn yellow 136 Select green Receiver Select Close Receiver driver will close and the button will turn yellow 137 From the Main Menu Bar select Setups 138 Select Equipment Tab 139 Select Equipment Type Source 140 Select the appropriate SGie E8247C from the Sources If it does not exist Select the E
23. 3 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 38 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual raymond EE VNA SaveTraceS21 Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real VNA GetPeakFreqS21 real VNA GetPeakAmpS21 real VNA GetCFregAmpS21 real VNA GetCPhaseS21 VNA SaveTraceS31 Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real VNA GetPeakFreqS31 real VNA GetPeakAmpS31 real VNA GetCFregAmpS31 real VNA GetCPhaseS31 VNA SaveTraceS12 Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real VNA GetPeakFreqS12 real VNA GetPeakAmpS12 real VNA GetCFregAmpS12 real VNA GetCPhaseS12 VNA SaveTraceS13 Saves trace to C AMS Data Trace csv see PlotTrace below real VNA GetPeakFreqS13 real VNA GetPeakAmpS13 real VNA GetCFreqAmpS13 real VNA GetCPhaseS13 Comms String real Comms String int Comms String String varies as required with a maximum of 9 words Spaces are treated as tokens to parse the string Each word may be a maximum of 24 characters Amplifier1 Amplifier1 Init Amplifier1 SetGain real AMS Amp1 Gain is updated to real dBm value Real Amplifier1 GetGain Amplifier2 Amplifier2 Init Amplifier2 SetGain real AMS Amp2 Gain is updated to real dBm value 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011
24. 40 From Main Menu Bar Select Save select Ripple H OK Yes to Over write file Select the Yellow driver buttons for the SG SA Positioner and Switch1 They will open and change to Green indicating that they are active and initialized The drivers can be hidden by either selecting Close Window on driver or by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide They can be viewed again by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide Once all of the drivers are open Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Green Source button Select Close SG driver will close Select Green Receiver button Select Close SA driver will close Copyright 2008 20 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 09 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 73 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 41 Select Green Switch button Select Close Switch driver will close 42 Select Green Positioner button Select Close Positioner driver will close 43 Verify that the measured Pattern is within expected tolerance 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights re
25. 41 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 62 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 127 VNA calibration of P2 is now complete All measurements will be referenced to P1 of the VNA Step 4 Calibrate all Cables 128 From the Main Menu Bar select Setups 129 Select Equipment Setups Tab 130 Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss 131 Select ILC VNA from Insertion Loss Chains List 132 If ILC VNA does not exist select new chain and name it ILC VNA a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Cable from the Select Popup Window Select VNA P2 from the list Exit popup Window Save Tx Chain Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window Select the VNA from the list i Exit popup Window sm op pn p j Ensure that the VNA is the first and only item in the Rx chain delete any other items k Save Rx Chain 133 From Main Menu Bar Select Measure 134 Select Test Parameters Tab 135 Select Test Type Insertion Loss 136 Select ILS VNA from the Insertion Loss Setups List 137 Set the Start Stop and Step as 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz 138 Select the DUT Tab 139 Select Cables Equipment Type 140 Select Cable 002 141 Edit Information as required 142 Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 002 s
26. 74 53 5 0 000524 0 0 0 0 945264 0 0 9 8 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 04972 43 9 0 11545 0 0 0 0 93427 0 0 10 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78072 138 8 0 093972 0 0 0 0 87469 0 0 11 10 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72232 127 2 0 113534 0 0 0 0 835851 0 0 12 11 1100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90365 31 3 0 06278 0 0 0 0 840867 0 0 13 12 1200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85632 64 0 0 0229 0 0 0 0 833416 0 0 14 13 1300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81228 158 8 0 036166 0 0 0 0 848446 0 0 15 14 1400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95922 105 1 0 08916 0 0 0 0 870062 0 0 16 15 1500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92355 10 0 0 01774 0 0 0 0 905808 0 0 17 16 1600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93383 85 2 0 00157 0 0 0 0 93226 0 0 18 17 1700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 07766 178 8 0 10533 0 0 0 0 972327 0 0 19 18 1800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 01034 84 2 0 03503 0 0 0 0 975306 0 0 20 19 1900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97344 11 4 0 026466 0 0 0 0 99991 0 0 21 20 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 08487 107 5 0 04403 0 0 0 1 040841 0 0 22 21 2100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 04752 158 0 0 017011 0 0 0 1 06453 0 0 23 22 2200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11313 62 5 0 02187 0 0 0 1 091262 0 0 24 23 2300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1224 33 3 0 012497 0 0 0 1 134897 0 0 25 24 2400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13068 128 0 0 02918 0 0 0 1 159857 0 0 26 25 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17853 136 2 0 000362 0 0 0 1 178894 0 0 27 26 2600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21731 40 7 0 02419 0 0 0 1 193118 0 0 28 27 2700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27. 8247C Uncal created above and select New Enter the new Name E8247C 141 Edit information as required 142 Select Calibration file navigate to directory E8247C and select file ie IL ILS Cal3 ILC Cal3 STD 700 0 10000 0 This is the calibration file which was created in the previous test 143 The SG calibration is now complete Step 4 Calibrate all Cables 144 From the Main Menu Bar select Setups 145 Select Equipment Setups Tab 146 Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss 147 Select ILC 1 from Insertion Loss Chains List 148 Ifthere is no ILC 1 select new chain and name it ILC 1 a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Source from the Select Popup Window Select the SG i e E8247C from the list Exit popup Window Ensure that the SG is the first and only item in the Tx chain delete any other items Save Tx Chain Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup sm onoc Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window i Select the SA from the list j Exit popup Window k Ensure that the SA is the first and only item in the Rx chain delete any other items l Save Rx Chain 149 From Main Menu Bar Select Measure 150 Select Test Parameters Tab 151 Select Test Type Insertion Loss 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All r
28. Base Station Emulators Amplifiers RF switches and Attenuators Control can be accomplished through Ethernet GPIB or RS232 Drivers are supplied with Raymond EMC Positioners and custom drivers can be created for non Raymond EMC Antenna Positioners 1 4 Test Equipment Setups Transmit and Receive equipment setups are easily set up and modified on a familiar hierarchy tree Multiple Setups for each type of test can be saved for easy retrieval 1 5 Measurement Once the DUT is in place and the appropriate information is entered all Measurement Parameters are selected from the main Measurement Tab and the measurement is run The script file is run and measured raw data is stored to a text file and measured results are plotted in real time Feedback from each device is also displayed in real time Flexible design allows all Test Equipment and Positioners to optionally be controlled manually 1 6 Graphing Advanced ActiveX graphing capabilities allow acquired data to be displayed in a variety of 2 D and 3 D formats Data is linked to Excel through ActiveX so it can be reviewed directly with Excel Data can be manipulated in Excel allowing users to develop their own data correlation analysis algorithms 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page4 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manu
29. C 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 35 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual real Power real Span real PkAmp real pkFreq real Phase label LOOPAZ label LOOPEL label LOOPFREQ label SAVE label END Phase 0 0 Positioner1 Init Switch1 Init Source Init Freq AMS GetFirstFreq Source SetFreq Freq Power 0 0 Source SetPower Power Receiver Init Switch1 A Tx 0 0 El AMS ElStart AMS ElStep LOOPEL El El AMS ElStep if EI gt AMS ElStop goto END Positioner1 MoveEl El Az AMS AzStart AMS_AzStep LOOPAZ Freq AMS GetFirstFreq Az Az AMS AzStep if Az AMS AzStop goto LOOPEL Positioner1 MoveAz Az LOOPFREQ if Freq 0 0 goto LOOPAZ Source SetFreq Freq Receiver SetFreq Freq Span Freq 0 1 Receiver SetSpan Span Switch1 A Tx 0 Receiver Sweep PkAmp Receiver GetPeakAmp pkFreq Receiver GetPeakFreq 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 36 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 19 2 4 19 3 4 19 4 4 19 5 4 19 6 SaveData Freq Power Az El Tx PkAmp Phase Switch1 B Tx 90 Receiver Sweep PkAmp Receiver GetPeakAmp pkFreq Receiver GetPeakFreq SaveData Freq Power Az El Tx PkAmp Phase Freq AMS GetNextFreq goto L
30. F Switch Remote Attenuator and Remote Amplifier Drivers e Reference additional reference files including IVI drivers for 32 and 64 bit systems Install the appropriate IVI driver for your system If your system is Windows Vista install the IVI Vista patch as well e SpiraTable Server OPTIONAL install in default directory C AMS SpiraTable Server This program and source code is provided for users who want to control the positioner with their own software It is not required by the AMS e SpiraTable Client OPTIONAL install in default directory C AMS SpiraTable Client This program and source code is provided for users who want to control the positioner with their own software It is not required by the AMS SpiraTable Spira 455 The SpiraTable Positioner Spira 455 is controlled by SpiraTable exe e It runs as a standalone application and is automatically launched from AMS or optionally by SpiraTable Server see below e tcan be launched and then controlled through SpiraTable Client as well see below e tcan be manually launched to control the positioner this may be useful during setups To run SpiraTable in standalone mode just run SpiraTable exe without any parameters from the start menu e Parameters SpiraTable exe PortType PortRate Address ServerPortNum o Le SpiraTable exe 2 10 192 168 1 129 10000 o PortType 2 for TCP IP o PortRate 10 for 10BaseT is compatible with any rate o Address of the Etherne
31. H Antenna 4 Low loss SMA Cable x2 Optional Video Camera 2 Low loss SMA Cables X2 Optional SAMPhantom Optional SPIRA 455 3D SPIRA 455 2D Ethernet ClientSupplied VNA A OPTIONAL m 8 Optional PC S gu PACKAGE t Sit 8 Low loss SMA Cable 8 Low loss SMA Cables x 2 AVS BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH 4 PORT VNA 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 7 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 3 Software Installation PC Requirements e Free Disk Space 50G Bytes e RAM 2GB e CPU 2 33 GHz or better e CD ROM or internet connection to download install software e Two USB 2 connections e A10 100 or 10 100 1000 Ethernet Connection The TCP IP address of this connection will need to be set before running AMS or any of the control drivers e Microsoft XP Vista Windows 7 All 32 and 64 bit versions e Microsoft Excel 97 or newer Microsoft Word 97 or newer AMS has only been tested with 32 Bit versions of Excel and Word At time of AMS Version 3 0 release Microsoft notes that Click to Run versions of Excel and Word do not support all ActiveX clients at time of installation and are therefore not compatible with AMS Please refer to Microsoft instructions on how to remove Click to Run version and reinstall with Classic version
32. NA 7 EMO UECAMctit e 8 Dee nee e EE 12 41 Start e X 12 4 2 Measurement Tab cero eee EUR ERR E tb 13 AAs DUT TAD Ec 16 4 5 Test Parameters osineen ernaia ai ei aenea Eo FREE Enden nea iea ean 17 4 6 Equipment TAD EE 19 AT Accessories TAD iia EE uude 21 4 8 Equipment Setups Tab 22 4 10 Positioner Devices Tab 25 4 11 Reports Ta P E 27 4 12 Graphed Data Views Tab 28 4 13 Communications Unit Driver sce aa ce coco oon d utl uc Ede qe oa oo rn 29 4 14 Source Drivel e 30 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 2 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 15 Receiver DAVE EE 31 4 16 VNA Kl 32 4 17 POSICION SF DriV EO EE EM MU 33 4 18 Excel Measurement Data Table 34 4 19 SCHO COUSINS M 35 5 Coordinate SAM ta ite EG Aurlien oe Eagle iu eade See ag edd baee a eed 44 6 System Calibration octets tes eiii 46 6 1 Cable and Source Calibration with a SA or PM 46 6 2 Switch Calibration with SA PM and ep 55 6 3 Cable and Source Calibration with a VNA rnororvrnnsrannnnnnvvnnenssnnnnnnnnrvnnsnssrnnnnnnnrsnnssssrnnnnnnnrsnn
33. OOPFREQ END El AMS_ElStart Az AMS_AzStart Positioner1 MoveAz Az Positioner1 MoveEl El Popup Test Complete Script Text Files Script code files are located in the directory C AMS Script Script code files may have a maximum of 199 lines Nomenclature e real refers to a declared variable with double precision e int refers to a declared integer e AMS real refers to any of pre declared AMS real variables listed below e AMS int refers to any of pre declared AMS integer variables listed below e real value refers to any real number Comments Script code lines starting with are comments and are ignored Declarable Variables Variables can be declared as real or int Variables must be declared at the beginning of the script A variable name must not duplicate an AMS variable as described below Labels Labels are used for goto and if goto Statements Device functions Device functions are used to control and communicate with the device drivers Control Device functions have the format of Device Par1 Par2 Par3 Communication device functions retrieve data from the device and have the format of real Device Par1 Par Par3 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 37 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual raymond EE Positioner 1 and 3
34. Please also review the videos which are located under the Videos directory 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 11 raymond EX AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 Software Layout 4 1 Start Window Antenna Measurement Software 4 1 1 Test New Devices 4 1 2 Load Saved Test 4 1 3 Calibrate System 4 1 4 User s Manual Opens this manual 4 1 5 Exit Window 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 12 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 2 Measurement Tab 2 AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software La JO mE File Select Options Macros Help DUT Name TestHom Range Length cm 122 40 Date 1 FE8 2010 Den Ecce Op Eb MEASURED DATA INSTRUMENTS AUXILLARY Esa PF Rese E c E POSITION OFF OFF OFF EU DA jJ PU an zl 48 sl v nx 00 y f800 0 y MHz Measurement Pattem y Setup J3DCut VNA y Parameters 0 0 0 y Script Status Stopped Operator RTR Data file TestHom PAT_3DCut VNA_PC VNA 1_ 0 0 0 Stat raymond ERES SEEE This is the main tab for controlling test procedures and viewing test results To access the Measurement Tab Select g
35. Range Reference Tx Chain y Fx Chain J Fasad Pone Gg 2 ppm 2 eo SR i Hosen p AMS 700H 2 meer D Eus a AMS 700V 21 Insertion Loss A New Delete onge ur Bevien Deves u Astay Deve Nu Al Lal New Delete save New Delete Save 9 Ifthereis no RRC 1 select new chain and name it RRC 1 10 Edit Tx Chain if required a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Source from the Select Popup Window 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 66 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 11 12 13 14 15 16 Select the SG i e E8247C from the list Exit the Popup Panel Select Cables from the Select Popup Window Select Cables which are between the SG and the reference antenna i e Cable 007 Cable 006 and Cable 005 Select Antennas from the Select Popup Window Select Aaronia i Exit the Popup Window and arrange the chain items as per the above chain mp Oo diagram Note that the Tx and Rx Lists are Hierarchal lists and items can be dragged promoted and demoted j Save Tx Chain Edit Rx Chain if required a Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup b Select Receiver from the Select Popup Window c Select the SA i e 8563EC from the list d Select Ca
36. Slot View Power dB 1st Slot Level dBm I I D j 400 600 800 1000 D 200 Measure D 1400 Symbol 1200 MultiSlotMeasurement o PCL 1st PCL 2nd E o Judgment 2nd Slot No Measure D 1600 QUIT 2nd Slot Level dBm I D J j j I 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2859 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 29 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 14 Source Driver 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 30 raymond EEES FRI a T AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 15 Receiver Driver e Agilent 8563EC 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 31 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 16 VNA Driver 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 32 raymond E AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 17 Positioner Driver E EI Raymond EMC Spira
37. Table Ver 6 01 E e 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 33 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 18 Excel Measurement Data Table x e T Is IL ILS VNA ILC VNA STD 100 0 6000 0 Compatibility Mode Microsoft Excel E E z Hane NI SC m eg ng eg SSC ES a a O po P amp Calibri via AI EIE Dr E Wrap Text General M E d S cm EK ERI zx ay A Paste 3 BZIU ii EI A gt Ek Merge amp Center 48 398 Conditional Format Cell Insert Delete Format EN Sort amp Find amp z Formatting as Table Styles z M x Filter Select Clipboard amp Font z Alignment x Number x Styles Cells Editing v fe 1 v uem B c D E F G H 1 J K L M N o P Q E Path T 60 Freq Power Az EI Aux Path Sparel Spare2 PkAmp Phase TxGain Rx Gain Loss Gain Tx Chain Rx Chain 2 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30386 94 8 0 03469 0 0 0 0 269174 0 0 3 2 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45002 169 7 0 07085 0 0 0 0 379163 0 0 4 3 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53686 75 6 0 06445 0 0 0 0 472411 0 0 5 4 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52872 19 6 0 073065 0 0 0 0 601785 0 0 6 5 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75784 114 7 0 02991 0 0 0 0 727925 0 0 7 6 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87117 149 7 0 007405 0 0 0 0 878578 0 0 8 7 700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 944
38. Uncal should be the second entry in the Rx Chain Entries can be dragged into position as required h Delete any other entries in the Rx Chain i Save Rx Chain Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cable Select Cable 001 Uncal from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 001 Cal1 and select file ie IL ILS Cal1 ILC Cal1 STD 700 0 10000 0 This is the calibration file from the previous test Ensure the file with the appropriate range from above is selected From Main Menu Bar Select Measure Select Test Parameters Tab Select Test Type Insertion Loss Select ILS Cal2 from the Insertion Loss Setups List Set the Start Stop and Step values as per the ILS Cal1 above ie 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz Select the DUT Tab Select Cable Equipment Type Select Cable 002 Cal2 Edit Information as required 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 51 AMS Version 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 raymond EE 4 0 User Manual Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 002 Cal2 select done Ensure that directory Cable 002 was not selected as it will be utilized further on Select Measurement Tab Select Measu
39. W 1 from Insertion Loss Chains List If there is no ILC SW 1 select new chain and name it ILC SW 1 Create the following chain o ONS Ul dw t9 M Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software toeea File Select Options Macros Help Equipment Accessories Equipment Setups Devices T 44058 la T Cable 001 T Switch SwichlA EEEE Cable SwichlB Cable 002 10 From Main Menu Bar Select Measure 11 Select Test Parameters Tab 12 Select Test Type Insertion Loss 13 Select ILS SW 1 from the Insertion Loss Setups List 14 Set the Start Stop and Step as i e 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz 15 Select Measurement Tab 16 Select Source Source driver will open 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 56 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Select Receiver Receiver driver will open Repeat the following steps for each Switch and Port Select the DUT Tab Select Cables Equipment Type Select ie Switch1A Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to
40. YY 180 181 Cal2WL ILS Cal2 ILC Cal2 STD 700 0 10000 0 txt Gains should be within 0 1 dB 182 183 Cable 002 is now complete Compare the files Cable 002N IL ILS 1 ILC 1 STD 100 0 20000 0 txt and Cable 002 Remove Cable 002 and Install Cable 001 between the SG and SA so it is SG Cable 001 SA Repeat this step for remaining Cables 6 2 Switch Calibration with SA PM and SG 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 55 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual The Receiver Power Meter Spectrum Analyzer the signal generator and all cables must be in calibration as per the previous section to proceed The following instructions are for a calibration range of 700MHz start to 10000MHz stop in 100MHz steps The start stop and step frequencies can be change to match the SG and SA ranges 1 Setup as follows SG gt Cable 001 gt Switch1 common port gt Switch1 Port A the NC port gt Cable 002 gt SA Cables 001 and 002 were selected because they are the shortest however any calibrated cables could be used From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Cables Select Switch1A and ensure that the Calibration file is set to NULL Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss Select ILC S
41. al 1 7 Recommended Minimum System Requirements e Pentium 4 2500 MHz or compatible e Microsoft XP Vista 7 TM e 4GBRAM e 50 GB free hard drive space e CD ROM Drive e National Instruments GPIB card Note USB A is not supported 1 8 AMS Features e Polar Azimuth Patterns Single and Dual Polarization Tests Scalar Vector Sensitivity e Polar Elevation Patterns Single and Dual Polarization Tests Scalar Vector Sensitivity e Spherical Patterns Single and Dual Polarization Tests Scalar Vector Sensitivity e Insertion Loss Gain testing of passive and active devices e RF Equipment Drivers supplied Agilent Anritsu VNA SA SG BSE Amplifier Attenuator RF Switch Custom RF Equipment Drivers Available e Positioner Drivers supplied Raymond EMC Single Axis SD 455 and Dual Axis SD 455 3D Custom Positioner Drivers Available e Word Report Templates e Excel Data Templates e Standard Test Scripts Custom Test Scripts are available e ActiveX Link to Excel and Sword e Compatible with National Instruments GPIB B and GPIB H USB A not supported by National Instruments e Compatible with Ethernet and RS232 e Upgrades for 2 years Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word and ActiveX are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 5 ra
42. ame frequency values as per the Start and Stop above Enter min max power values as per the SA Receiver range Select Measurement Tab Enter Date DD MMM YYYY Enter Operator Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS Cal1 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz are as per the appropriate range above If the Display Excel Button is On Excel will open up in the back ground NOTE AMS controls Excel through ActiveX calls Never make changes to the excel file while measurements are being taken as the data and the file will most likely be corrupted From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS Cal1 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow Source Source driver will open and the button will turn to green Note that any Equipment driver may be hidden by either selecting Exit Window on the driver or by selecting the associated green driver button on the AMS Measurement tab and then selecting Hide To view the driver again select the green driver button and then select Hide Select Receiver Receiver driver will open and the button will turn to green Select the AMS Application Select Start to start measurement if prompted to repeat measurement select Yes Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Green Source button Select Close SG driver will close Select Green Receiver button Select Close SA driver will close easure combined gain
43. an for the Great Circle e S SS S LLL Low Reflectivity DUT Positioner Dual Polarized Measurement Antenna Pos Direction of Rotation Pos Direction of Rotation Shielded Anechoic Chamber Figure 5 1 Great Circle Setup 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 44 raymond EE Ne gf Sf AMS Version 4 0 User Manual E 2 gt gt N TN 3 i S r amp i 83 i az 3 88 e le erg ned 7 anm GF OD dam v i Lp 5 z i N i 5 i A x gt a Figure 5 3 Great Circle Coordinates Figure 5 5 SAM Coordinates Figure 5 4 DUT Coordinates Figure 5 6 DUT SAM Coordinates 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 45 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 6 System Calibration The AVS system relies on the Receiver Power Meter Network Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer and the measurement antenna being in calibration Once the entire system is calibrated routine calibration checks can be performed utilizing a reference antenna such as a standard gain horn or sleeve dipole as may be required The Dual Polarized Measurement Antenna was installed with the system and i
44. ation as required 72 Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 002 Cal2 select done Ensure that directory Cable 002 was not selected as it will be utilized further on 73 Select Measurement Tab 74 Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss 75 Select Setup ILS VNA Cal2 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 60 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS VNA CAL2 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow VNA button VNA driver will open and the button will turn to green Select the AMS Application Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Green VNA button Select Close VNA driver will close and the button will turn yellow The actual insertion loss of Cable 002 is now known with the exception of the connector Step 3 Measure Actual VNA P2 Output Gain 86 87 88 89 93 94 95 96 97 Remove Cable 001 and Install Cable 002 between the P1 and P2 so it is VNA P2 Cable 002 VNA P1 From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cable 90 91
45. ault directory C AMS HP8563E This is an Agilent Spectrum Analyzer Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 11 o AGPSA install in default directory C AMS AGPSA This is an Agilent PSA series Spectrum Analyzer Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 18 o E4405B install in default directory C AMS E4405B This is an Agilent Spectrum Analyzer Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 18 o 8647A install in default directory C AMS 8647A This is an Agilent Signal Generator Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 19 o E8247C install in default directory C AMS E8247C This is an Agilent Signal Generator Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 19 o MG3692B install in default directory C AMS MG3692B This is an Anritsu Signal Generator Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 5 o N5230A install in default directory C AMS N5230A This is an Agilent 2 port PNA VNA Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 16 o N5230C install in default directory C AMS N5230C This is an Agilent 4 port PNA VNA Controller Driver The default GPIB address is 16 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 9 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual o Accessories install in default directory C AMS Accessories These are the default R
46. bles from the Select Popup Window e Select Cable Cable 008 f Select RF Switches from the Select Popup Window g Select Switch1 h Select Cables from the Select Popup Window i Select Cables Switch1A Switch1B Cable 001 through Cable 004 j Select Antennas from the Select Popup Window k Select Antennas AVS 700H and AVS 700V l Exit the Popup Window and arrange the chain items as per the above chain diagram Note that the Tx and Rx Lists are Hierarchal lists and items can be dragged promoted and demoted m Save Rx Chain Ensure that the Azimuth Elevation and Auxiliary device fields are all set to NULL If not type in NULL in each field From Main Menu Bar Select gt Measure Select Test Parameters Tab Select Test Type Range Reference Select RRS H from the Range Reference Setups List The Test Parameters should be as follows 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 67 raymond HE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual I 3 k a n iiid sable Bs JJ Es Ps Je 00 foo 50 0 17 Mount the Aaronia antenna in the horizontal position at the center of the positioner If the Reference Antenna is not mounted exactly at the center of the positioner Adjust the Tx Ty and Tz offsets of setup name 0 0 0 according to the coordinat
47. d Page 10 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual o PortType 2 for TCP IP PortRate 10 for 10BaseT is compatible with any rate o Address of the Ethernet connection on the host computer is to be set as 192 168 1 xxx where xxx can be any number between 1 and 255 except 132 through 139 Skip this step if it was done in AMS above o ServerPortNum 10000 e Runs as Client and Server at the same time e TCP IP Address is 192 168 1 xxx This is the same address as AMS if the SpiraTable is connected to the same host computer e Server Port is 10020 e Client Port set by AMS e Theta Controller on the positioner TCP IP Address 192 168 1 132 Port Number 10001 e Phi Controller on the positioner TCP IP Address 192 168 1 133 Port Number 10001 O SpiraTable Client Optional e Logs on to SpiraTable with Port Address 10010 e This program and source code is provided for users who want to control the positioner with their own software It is not required by the AMS SpiraTable Server Optional e SpiraTable logs on with Port Address 10000 e This program and source code is provided for users who want to control the positioner with their own software It is not required by the AMS e Note SpiraTable Server and AMS cannot run at the same time on the same host computer as they would both compete to control the SpiraTable Test each driver individually from the Windows Start Menu and verify that each device instrument is functioning correctly
48. e Select Cable 002 from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 002 and select file IL ILS VNA ILC VNA STD 700 0 10000 0 Note when selecting Cable 002 make sure that the data file is in directory Cable 002 and not Cable 002 Call The data in Cable 002 Cal1 was used for calibrating purposes only and is not used from this point on Enter calibration date DD MMM YYYY and label Cable 002 calibration date Cable 002 is now complete Select the DUT tab and select the next cable excel will close Remove Cable 002 and Install the next cable Cable 001 003 004 etc between the VNA P1 and P2 so it is P1 Cable xxx P2 Repeat these steps from a above for remaining Cables Note when selecting Cable 001 make sure that the data file is in directory Cable 001 and not Cable 001 Cal1 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 64 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual The data in Cable 001 Cal1 was used for calibrating purposes only and is not used from this point on 150 Exit AMS and then Compare the files Cable 002N IL ILS VNA ILC VNA STD 700 0 10000 0 xls and Cable 002 Cal2WL ILS VNA Cal2 ILC VNA Cal2 STD 700 0 10000 0 xIs Gains should be within 0 1 dB or so depending on the VNA 6 4 Calibrated Measurem
49. e system in the previous section 18 Adjust the Frequency Start Stop and Step as required in MHz 19 Select Measurement Tab 20 Select DUT Tab 21 Select Passive Dev 22 Select Range The DUT screen should be as follows lll 23 If Range does not exist Add a new DUT by selecting New Enter Name as Range 24 Enter Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Date DD MMM YYYY this is Todays Date and not the calibration date on the antenna 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 68 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 25 Enter the Data File directory by selecting l If the directory for the Range does not exist create a new directory with the same name i e Range Then select the new directory and select Done 26 Enter the remaining data as required 27 Select Measurement Tab 28 Select Measurement Type Range Reference 29 Select Setup RRS H 30 Select Parameters FSD 31 Select Frequency i e 700 0 10000 0 32 If the Display Excel Button is On a new Excel Data File will open in the back ground 33 Enter Operator Name 34 Enter Test Date DD MMM YYYY 35 The Measurement Screen should be as follows
50. e DD MMM YYYY this is Todays Date and not the calibration date on the antenna Enter the Data File directory by selecting El If the directory for the Sleeve Dipole does not exist create a new directory with the same name i e SDP 2400 Then select the new directory and select Done 23 Enter the remaining data as required 24 Select Measurement Tab 25 Select Measurement Type Ripple 26 Select Setup RS H 27 Select Parameters 0 0 0 28 Select Frequency i e 2450 MHz 29 If the Display Excel Button is On a new Excel Data File will open in the back ground 30 Enter Operator Name 31 Enter Test Date DD MMM YYYY 32 The Measurement Screen should be as follows E AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software Lol k File Select Options Macros Help Measurement DUT Test Parameters DUT Name boP 2400 Range Length em 122 40 Date 24 aPr 2011 Dari pecht or e MEASURED DATA INSTRUMENTS AUXILLARY ea Laa PF soni PF E MEN OFF ege OFF a Emo PF m SS um F m 5 Ate j OFF s HH Se es ES ES POSITION 4 a Positioner Deg TE p mms Ft las CF is as am em wie wl MERE NEN Messner Sae z Pemes A Ee tor IRTR Data File SDP 2400 RT_RS H_RC 1_TT 0 0 0 SC paar Fey mos d ERES i zl sel INNA 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
51. e Equipment and Accessories Select as required Items in the chain can be dragged with the mouse into position as required Select Save Rx Chain when complete 4 8 6 Remote RF Switches AMS supports up to 3 Remote RF Switches These switches can be assigned in both the Tx and Rx chain The following rules apply to the use of Switches 1 Switches are numbered 1 through 3 starting with their appearance in the Tx chain first then as they appear in the Rx chain Each switch can have a maximum of 3 ports A B and optional C Each switch must utilize a minimum of ports A and B Switch ports for Switch1 are labeled Switch1A Switch1B and Switch1C Switch ports for Switch2 are labeled Switch2A Switch2B and Switch2C Switch ports for Switch3 are labeled Switch3A Switch3B and Switch3C The second switch in a chain must be attached directly to one of the ports of the first switch Please see Tx Switch example below SO ds wo Tx Switch Example Tx Chain N5230A Cable 001 Switch1 Switch1A TT Switch2 Switch2A Cable 002 7 Switch2B Cable 003 IT Switch1B I Cable 005 8 Athird switch can either be attached directly to one of the ports on the first switch or one of the ports on the second switch 9 All sub components such as cables attenuators antennas VNA ports etc must start after the switch port 10 The purpose of listing components after the appropriate switch port is to ensure that AMS selects t
52. elect done 143 Select Measurement Tab 144 Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss 145 Select Setup ILS VNA 146 Select Parameters STD 147 Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz 148 From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS VNA OK Yes Overwrite 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 63 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 149 Repeat the following steps for each cable The VNA driver does not have to be closed and opened between the following tests a 2m O AO A 2 GO I m lt c ty x Select the DUT Tab Select Cables Equipment Type Select Cable 002 Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 002 select done Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS VNA Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz Select the yellow VNA button VNA driver will open and the button will turn to green Select the AMS Application Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Green VNA button Select Close VNA driver will close and the button will turn yellow From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cabl
53. ent Antenna Calibration data was entered by Raymond EMC for the Measurement antenna The Measurement Antenna should be calibrated every two years Calibration Data is updated as follows With Explorer navigate to C AMS Data AVS 700 Open the excel file AVS 700H Calibration xls Enter the calibration data for the horizontal polarization as required Select the Save Calibration Data button Exit Excel Open the excel file AVS 700V Calibration xls Enter the calibration data for the vertical polarization as required Select the Save Calibration Data button ee dc IS ISS Exit Excel 10 Repeat the above for the H polarization New calibration files can be created for other reference antennas as follows With Explorer navigate to C AMS Data Create a new directory for the reference antenna i e C AMS Data AH Horn With Explorer navigate to C AMS Data AVS 700 Copy file AVS 700H Calibration xls With Explorer navigate to C AMS Data AH Horn Paste files Rename AVS 700H Calibration xls to AH Horn Calibration xls Open the excel file AH Horn Calibration xls KO Sy gros JOD cops Enter Antenna Name AH Horn 10 Enter the calibration data for the antenna as required 11 Select the Save Calibration Data button 12 Exit Excel 6 5 Calibration of Switches with VNA 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 20
54. ers are separated with a space and not commas as the spaces are used for tokens when parsing Script code can be created or edited with any text editor such as MS NotePad or with the included Script editor which also includes error checking 7 AMS Script File Editor Ver 1 0 ola File Edit Line Type READ ici real Freq REAL real Power REAL AR e e A real Span REAL 00 10 real PkAmp REAL eau real pkFreq REAL ocur real Phase LABEL hhv sce label LOOPAZ LABEL as s label LOOPEL LABEL label LOOPFREQ LABEL label SAVE LABEL coo oc label END DE on cachet ees Positionerl Init DF VN Init REDE 2220 Freq AMS GetFirstFreq DE VN SetFreq Freq REV ica aes Power 0 0 ID bz VN SetPower Power BET I E Tx 0 0 REARO R El AMS ElStart AMS ElStep cT LOOPEL RERO R El El AMS ElStep IRCAR if El gt AMS ElStop goto END DE rr Positionerl MoveEl El REAROAR Az AMS AzStart AMS AzStep dee See LOOPAZ REDE i Freq AMS GetFirstFreq RERO R Az Az AMS AzStep IBC R if Az gt AMS AzStop goto LOOPEL DE ara sae Positionerl Move z Az pP d e LOOPFREQ IRCBV v ges if Freq 0 0 goto LOOPAZ SS 4 19 1 Sample Script Code for RippleTest txt HRipple Script File real Az real El real Tx real Freq 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EM
55. est plan requires a tolerance of 0 1 dB for the sleeve dipole 2D Antenna Pattern Setup instructions for a system utilizing a SG and SA 1 Ensure that calibration procedures have been completed as described above 2 Fromthe Main Menu Bar select Setups 3 Select Equipment Setups Tab 4 Select Test Type Setup Pattern Patem 5 Select PC 1 from Pattern Chains List The Tx and Rx Chains should be as follows Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software IS mn File Select Options Macros Help Equipment Accessories Equipment Setups Devices Test Type Setup PattemChans Tk Chain Rx Chain FE lal iia 2 A T Ess 3 Lal Md I Cable 007 20 I Cable 008 20 MES 7 Cable 006 20 T Switch 6 Radiated Power TF Cable 005 20 SwitchlA 20 Cable 003 20 Rect Sense 7 Cable 001 20 Range 2 AMS 700H 21 Ripple Test SwichlB 20 Cable 004 20 Cable 002 20 Range Reference 7 Range V 21 AMS 700V 2 Insertion Loss A New Dete New Delete Save New 1 Delete Save 6 7 If there is no PC 1 select new chain and name it PC 1 Edit Tx Chain if required 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 70 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Select New
56. he correct calibration files for each component when calculating the overall insertion loss gain of the active chain 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 23 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 24 raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 10 Positioner Devices Tab To access the Devices Tab Select gt Setups from the main menu then select the Devices Tab All of the positioning devices are identified in this Tab 4 10 1 Positioner Select Positioner Command Button on the Left A list of defined positioners will appear in the list 4 10 2 New Delete Select as required 4 10 3 Positioner Information Enter the positioner name and select the type as 1 Axis Az theta 2 Axis Az amp El theta amp phi 3 Axial Aux axis Only 2 positioners can be activated at one time Either a single axis Az and an Axial Aux or a 2 Axis Az amp El and an Axial Aux 4 10 4 Positioner Parameters 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All r
57. he second entry in the Rx Chain Entries can be dragged into position as required Delete any other entries g Save Rx Chain From Main Menu Bar Select gt Measure Select Test Parameters Tab Select Test Type Insertion Loss Select ILS VNA Cal3 from the Insertion Loss Setups List Set the Start Stop and Step as 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz Select the DUT Tab Select Cable Equipment Type Select VNA P2 Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to VNA P2 select done Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS Cal3 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS VNA CAL3 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow VNA button VNA driver will open and the button will turn to green Select the AMS Application Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed The actual Output of the VNA P2 is now known Select Green VNA button Select Close VNA driver will close and the button will turn yellow From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Cable Select VNA P2 from the Sources Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory VNA P2 and select file IL ILS VNA Cal3 ILC VNA Cal3 STD 700 0 10000 0 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 8
58. ht 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 3 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 1 Software Overview Raymond EMC s Antenna Measurement Software performs 2 D polar rectangular and 3 D spherical antenna pattern measurements for passive antennas and active wireless mobile stations cell phones Insertion loss of passive devices is included as part of the calibration component Data management and reporting of antenna properties such as half power beam width directivity gain radiation efficiency total radiated power and total isotropic sensitivity AMS performs and reports all measurements required by the CTIA Over the Air Performance Test Plan Insertion Loss Gain measurements can be made on cables preamps and attenuators as part of the calibration process There are several sample videos of the AMS on our WEB site at http raymondemc ca products products8 htm 1 1 Data Management AMS links to Microsoft Excel through ActiveX Custom spreadsheets can be developed for data analysis Standard spreadsheets are included and custom data analysis is very flexible 1 2 Report Generation AMS links to Microsoft Word through ActiveX Custom reports can be developed Standard report templates are included and custom report generation is very flexible 1 3 RF Test Equipment AMS controls popular Vector Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Power Meters Receivers Signal Generators
59. ights reserved Page 25 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Enter information as required for reference purpose Select the Device Driver Button il to select the appropriate driver for the positioner Other parameters are discussed in Section 3 above 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 26 raymond E AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 11 1 Pattern Radiated Power Receiver Sensitivity Range Reference Ripple Test Insertion Loss 4 11 2 Report Name New Delete 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 27 raymond EEN AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 12 Graphed Data Views Tab Ly File Select Options Macros Help The Views tab allows the user to view and compare results for different parameters 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 28 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 13 Communications Uni raymond ER t Driver Ref AA Multi Slot Measurement INITIALIZE TCH Channel No Judgment 1st Slot Multi
60. ights reserved Page 54 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 Select ILS 1 from the Insertion Loss Setups List Set the Start Stop and Step ie 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz Select Measurement Tab Select Source Source driver will open Select Receiver Receiver driver will open Repeat the following steps for each cable Close the Source and Receiver drivers Select the DUT Tab Select Cables Equipment Type Select Cable 002 Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 002 select done Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS 1 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency ie 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select Save select ILS 1 Open the Source and Receiver drivers Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cable Select Cable 002 from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 002 and select file IL ILS 1 ILC 1 STD 700 0 10000 0 Enter calibration date DD MMM YYYY Label Cable 002 calibration date DD MMM YY
61. ill appear once the measurement is complete 41 Results are graphed 42 Select Green Source button Select Close SG driver will close 43 Select Green Receiver button Select Close SA driver will close 44 Select Green Switch button Select Close Switch driver will close 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 69 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 45 46 47 48 49 50 Select Green Positioner button Select Close Positioner driver will close Verify that the measure insertion loss is within expected tolerance In a perfect world The results should be O dB throughout the measurement band This test data will be utilized to remove the accumulated errors associated with the range and the cable calibrations above From the main menu bar Select gt Setups From the Accessories Tab Select Antennas and then Select Range H Ensure that the Calibration File is set to data Range RR H txt Repeat this entire step for the Vertical Polarization 6 7 Reference Antenna Pattern Symmetry of Dipole The reference antenna with a known gain pattern is mounted on the positioner and measurements are taken at various angles to verify the antennas pattern Typically a sleeve dipole is utilized and the symmetry of the reference antenna is verified The CTIA t
62. in items as per the above chain diagram Note that the Tx and Rx Lists are Hierarchal lists and items can be dragged promoted and demoted n Save Rx Chain 10 Ensure that the Azimuth Device Field has the appropriate positioner selected 11 From Main Menu Bar Select gt Measure 12 Select Test Parameters Tab 13 Select Test Type Ripple Test 14 Select RS H from the Ripple Test Setups List The Test Parameters should be as follows Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software ea fa File Select Options Macros Help Measurement DUT Test Parameters Test Type Ripple Setups Setup Name ber Pattem E put Table Name Mount eme Tx d p EE TODO frreespace Vet PS 10 00 0 00 Radiated Power 2 T1004 FreeSpace Vet 000 000 em 3 TT0 0 freeSpace vet 000 1500 0 00 LA 1100 FreeSpace Vet 000 1500 D e 5 ITA PPresSpace vet 1500 D D 6 TT6 0 FeeSpace vet 1500 150 000 of Test Script Fie Scrpt Ripplescrint bt mm Range Reference Equipment Setup Ka AzSmiStpStep 00 3550 50 Insertion Loss zl AzRPMAccDwal 30 20 fio El Start Stop Step 00 00 20 nen o amewacpwar 60 20 Mo AuxStsiStp sep 00 00 900 AxRPMJecDwel 00 00 00 Band None Y Freq MHz HAN New Delete 15 If required adjust the Tx Ty and Tz offsets of setup names according to the coordinate system in the previous section 16
63. ipment Drivers Command Buttons for the Equipment drivers which are part of the selected test setup are highlighted in Yellow Prior to making a measurement each driver must be selected Once the driver is active its command button will change to green If an Equipment Driver is not part of the test setup Tx or Rx Chain the command button will remain Grey and not be accessible AMS controls e Source Receiver VNA Communications Unit e Positioners Azimuth Elevation 3rd Axis e Remote Attenuators Remote Amplifiers Remote RF Switches 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 14 raymond EN AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 2 6 Start Pause Stop Once all of the appropriate drivers are activated the Start Pause and Stop buttons will change from Grey to Green Yellow and Red respectively To start a test select the Green Start Button If data exists for the selected test a pop up menu will appear to request permission to overwrite data and repeat the measurement 4 2 7 Display Excel On Off 4 2 8 Graph Options Shown with the Macro CalcTRP File Select Options Macros Help Den Ecce Om ALIXIL I ARV 57 502239 41 162114 16 340125 57 502239 41 162114 57 675477 5 0 340 0 41 162114 98 837591 52 553754 57 675477 11 39164 46 283837
64. l the National Instruments NI DAQmx Driver Software as per NI instructions and license Load the CD supplied by Raymond EMC or download as per instructions from Raymond EMC and run the following Setups as required in the sequence listed below Install all programs on the same hard drive e Upgrading Steps IMPORTANT For users whom are upgrading from prior Versions of AMS or SpiraTable positioners it is very important that the Backup utility is installed first Both AMS and SpiraTable installations include default data files which will overwrite some of your 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 8 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual existing data during the installation of AMS Exit AMS and all drivers prior to upgrading and software Install the Backup V4 utility and run a backup Once the newer version s of AMS and or SpiraTable 455 3D SpiraTable are installed use the restore feature of the Backup to restore your original data e Backup V4 0 Install in the default directory CAAMS Backup Run the Backup prior to installing AMS V4 0 e Convert V4 0 Install in the default directory C AMS Convert IMPORTANT The convert utility is required to update files for use with Version 4 0 e AMS install in the default directory C AMS e fthisisa new installati
65. lent Type Select Signal Generator from the list Model as required Serial Number as required VERY IMPORTANT Set Calibration File Name to NULL without the type over any exiting information 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 47 raymond ME AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 f Select the Device Driver Button m to navigate and select the appropriate driver for the equipment g Port Type Select as GPIB h Port Address Typically 19 for an SG edit as required i Port Rate 100 j Min Freq MHz as per SG specs k MaxFreq MHz as per SG specs l Min Power dBm as per SG specs m Max Power dBm as per SG specs Select Receiver if using a Spectrum Analyzer Select the Spectrum Analyzer from the list If the appropriate SA does not exist ensure that the appropriate driver was installed as per section 3 above Then select New and name it with the model name such as 8563EC Edit the Source info a Manufacturer i e Agilent Type Select Spectrum Analyzer from the list Model as required b c d Serial Number as required e VERY IMPORTANT Set Calibration File Name to NULL without the quotation marks f Select the Device Driver Button fal to navigate and select the appropriate dri
66. ll Axis 1 1 i Figure 6 1 Theta Ripple Test Figure 6 2 Phi Ripple Test 150 mm 3 150 mm x 3 e e H H E E E E i Si 2 8 JE 8 E E di T E 3 M g 2 uw NG T s E al ad e Le e Corey td i d p e I sixy iud 2n H VS WCS Ge ADS S E E Si E e e e s l Na S I E Ss I E No ola o E IE o ue 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 76 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual raymond EE 6 9 1 Ripple Test Parameters Test Reference Azimuth Elevation X Y Z Aux MA Antenna Theta Phi Offset Offset Offset Antenna range step range step cm cm cm Pol Theta 0 0 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 0 0 0 90 Vert Symmetry Theta Theta 0 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 0 0 15 90 Vert Theta 0 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 0 15 0 90 Vert Theta 0 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 0 15 0 90 Vert Theta 0 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 15 0 0 90 Vert Theta 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 15 15 0 90 Vert Theta 0 Vert 0 358 2 deg 0 15 15 0 90 Vert 2D Positioner only Phi 0 0 Horz 90 0 358 2 0 0 0 0 Horz deg Phi Phi 0 Horz 90 0 358 2 0 15 0 O Horz deg Phi 0 Horz 90 0 358 2 0 0 15 O Horz deg Phi Horz 90 0 358 2 0 15 15 O Horz deg Phi 0 Horz 90 0 358 2 0 0
67. m Main Menu Bar Select Measure 11 Select Test Parameters Tab 12 Select Test Type Ripple Test 13 Select RS H from the Pattern Setups List The Test Parameters should be as follows 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 71 raymond i AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 14 If the Sleeve Dipole is not mounted exactly at the center of the positioner Adjust the Tx Ty and Tz offsets of setup name 0 0 0 according to the coordinate system in the previous section 15 If the Tuned dipole frequency is not on the Frequency list at the bottom add it by selecting New and enter the frequency in MHz 16 Select Measurement Tab 17 Select DUT Tab 18 Select Antenna 19 Select the appropriate Sleeve Dipole such as SDP 2400 for a 2400MHz test The DUT screen should be as follows illi BEE 8 m 20 If the Sleeve Dipole does not exist add a new DUT by selecting New Enter Name as SDP xxxx where xxxx MHz such as 1000 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 72 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 21 22 Enter Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Dat
68. ms Corp All rights reserved Page 40 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 19 7 Predefined AMS_reals AMS reals are initialized from the Test Setup Tab at the start of the script They can only be referenced and not changed during script execution AMS_AzStart AMS_AzStop AMS_AzStep AMS_AzRPM AMS_AzAcc AMS_AzDwell AMS_ElStart AMS_ElStop AMS_ElStep AMS_EIRPM AMS_ElAcc AMS_ElDwell AMS_AxStart AMS_AxStop AMS_AxStep AMS AxRPM AMS AxAcc AMS AxDwell AMS FreqsStart AMS FreqStop AMS FreqStep AMS GrossPowerStep AMS FinePowerStep AMS MaxBER AMS MaxPower AMS Phase 4 19 8 Process Operators po e Equals e e Plus e Minus e f Divide by e Allowable uses of Operators O O O O xn Multiply real real value real real real AMS real raymond EE real real op real value i e Span Freq 0 001 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 41 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual real real op real i e Span Freq Step real real op AMS real real AMS real op AMS real Int int value int int int AMS int int int op int value i e Index Index 1 int int op int i e Span Freq Step int int op AMS int int AMS int op AMS int 0 00 0000 00 000 4 19 9 Process Comparators pc 4 19 10 4 19 1
69. n J m Fx Chain Pattem A R I E8247C Uncal 2 a T E44058 3 la ILC j ILC VNACal1 IO ILCVNACal2 New Delete Save New Delete seve 31 Select Equipment Tab 32 Select Source 33 Select the SG Uncal from the sources 34 VERY IMPORTANT If not already completed in step 14 e above Delete any text in the un Calibration File field and enter NULL without the quotation marks 35 From Main Menu Bar Select Measure 36 Select Test Parameters Tab 37 Select Test Type Insertion Loss 38 Select ILS Cal1 from the Insertion Loss Setups List 39 Set the Start Stop and Step as 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz Ensure that all values are within the test equipment range 40 Select the DUT Tab 41 Select Cable Equipment Type ce 42 Select Cable 001 Cal1 43 Edit Information as required 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 49 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Step2 M Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 001 Cal1 select Done Ensure that the directory Cable 001 was not selected as it will be utilized further on Enter the s
70. on 4 0 User Manual 4 5 Test Parameters bon To access the Test Parameters Tab Select Measure from the main menu then select the Test Parameters Tab 4 5 1 Pattern Radiated Power Receiver Sensitivity Range Reference Ripple Test Insertion Loss Test Setup parameters can be edited or new Setups can be created as may be required for any of the tests e Select the Test Type as per the command buttons on the left e Select the appropriate Setup or select New e Editthe information as required 4 5 2 New Delete Select New or Delete as required 4 5 3 DUT Table 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 17 raymond ME AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Enter any parameters in the DUT table Up to 12 setups can be entered Name Mount and Antenna are for reference purpose only The Tx Ty and Tz are the offsets from the centre of the positioner in cm The coordinate system is described in section 4 4 5 4 Test Script File Name Select the Script file Button i to select any available script file The script file is in text format and can be edited as may be required 4 5 5 Equipment Setup Select the Equipment Setup Button m to select any available Equipment Setups A pop up window will appear with all available Equipment Setups Equipment Setup chains are disc
71. on only install the default data from default data as follows o Copy all of the files and directories from data to C Ams data o Copy all of the files and directories from Dbase to C Ams Dbase Note This is a new Directory and will be created by the convert utility for users installing an upgrade o Copy all of the files from script to C Ams script o Copy all of the files from templates to C Ams templates e If this is an upgrade installation once the new version of AMS 4 0 is installed run Backup V 4 0 and select Restore e If this is an upgrade installation from a Version prior to AMS V4 01 Run the Convert utility prior to running AMS V4 xx e Script Editor OPTIONAL Install in the default directory C Ams Script e The following drivers are all standalone programs and can be utilized to control each device independently from AMS Each driver should be tested with the appropriate device to verify functionality prior to running AMS The GPIB address of the device must be set to the default GPIB address for driver standalone execution However the GPIB address of any device and driver can be modified to any available GPIB address through the AMS program o SpiraTable 455 3D install in default directory C AMS SpiraTable 455 3D This is the Control Driver for 3D Positioners o SpiraTable 455 install in default directory C AMS SpiraTable This is the Control Driver for 2D Positioners o HP8563E install in def
72. ose Positioner driver will close 49 Select Measurement Type Ripple 50 Select Setup RS 2 51 From Main Menu Bar Select Save select Ripple PP OK Yes to Over write file 52 Select Parameters i e PP 0 53 Select Frequency i e 2450 MHz 54 If the Display Excel Button is On a new Excel Data File will open in the back ground 55 The Measurement Screen should be as follows Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software IS mm File Select Options Macros Help Measurement DUT Test Parameters DUT Name Range Range Length cm 12240 Date 24 APR 2011 Display ses m AUXILLARY MEASURED DAT INSTRUMENTS 1 El a IT OFF OFF E EN ee t OFF OFF EN ec 3 i T ber ET E p mem t EE ae OFF att oe ttt ems j mx Dr i C E xj 2 4 EEE POSITION SES ee EE E A E HH vm 4 H H Postioner Deg E sH e P am PF OFF Fy t 1 OFF Switch 2 H um M rin n nad s sue a PFO 700 2000 40006008000 10000 Amy EM A 2 a eo chi Measurement Ripple z Setup Rsv Parameters PPA Script Status Stopped Operator RTR Data File Range RT_RS V_RC 1_PP 0 ar Se raymond E E PRADO 56 Select the Yellow driver buttons for the SG SA Positioner and Switch1 They will open and change to Green indicating that they are active and initialized The drivers can be hidden
73. process 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 57 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 6 3 Cable and Source Calibration with a VNA The VNA must be in calibration to proceed The following instructions are for a calibration range of 700MHz start to 10000MHz stop in 100MHz steps The start stop and step frequencies can be change to match the VNA ranges Remove all cables from the AVS system Ensure that cables are labeled Cable 001 Cable 002 Cable xxx Step 1 Measure combined Gain of VNA Port2 and Cable 001 1 Install Cable 001 between Ports 1 and 2 of the VNA e TS a k A H CO 2 ON OU P DA MM k Oo 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Run AMS Select Calibrate System In Equipment Tab Select VNA Select VNA from list Edit information as required Set Calibration File Name to NULL Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss Select ILC VNA Cal1 from Insertion Loss Chains List Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select VNA from the Select Popup Window Select the VNA from the list Exit popup Window Save Tx Chain Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Cable from the Select Popup Window Select the VNA P2 Uncal from the list Note tha
74. raymond ER AMS Version 4 0 User Manual AMS Antenna Measurement Software e Modular Designed Software linked with TCP IP e ActiveX TM Graphing 2 D and 3 D Capability e Testing Sequences controlled through Script Language e Antenna Patterns in Polar Rectangular 3 D e Standalone Equipment Drivers linked with TCP IP e Data management with ActiveX link to Microsoft Excel TM e Report management with ActiveX Microsoft Word TM e Available with optional Over The Air OTA CTIA Testing Requirements E ul X i gal j mes ae LI 118 1 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 1 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Table of Contents Te S ftWare OVAs EE EE 4 1 1 PERMET da A A o E Kaea a 4 1 2 Report GeneratiOn o ie t e b ee 4 1 3 RFTestEqulpment euet te roe bidradd ER doaie eere Der Ra ce oh RR c De o Re o Rc Devan 4 1 4 Fest Equipment Detten rti Ete erc eet ii 4 dU EE UE 4 16 Graphing rr 4 1 7 Recommended Minimum System Requirements essere nnne niin 5 1 8 AMS FoU nnno Edge ENTREE bakerier 5 2 Hardware Set De E 6 2 1 AVS Block Diagram with Signal Generator and Spectrum Analyzer sse 6 2 3 AVS Block Diagram with 2 Port VNA 7 2 4 AVS Block Diagram with 4 Port V
75. rement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS Cal2 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS Cal2 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow Source button Source driver will open and the button will turn green Select the AMS application Select the yellow Receiver button Receiver driver will open and the button will turn green Select the AMS application Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Source Select Close Source driver will close and the button will turn yellow Select Receiver Select Close Receiver driver will close and the button will turn yellow The actual insertion loss of Cable 002 is now known with the exception of the connector Step 3 Measure Actual SG Output Gain 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 Remove Cable 001 and Install Cable 002 between the SG and SA so it is SG Cable 002 SA From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Accessories Tab Select Accessory Type Cable Select Cable 002 Cal2 from the Accessory Cables Edit information as required Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 002 Cal2 and select file ie IL ILS Cal2 ILC Cal2 STD 700 0 10000 0 This is the Calibration file from the previous test Ensure that directory Cable 002 was not selected Select Equipment Setups Tab
76. ript Status stopped Operator RTR Data File Range RT_RS H_RC 1_TT 0 0 0 SC raymond EE ANANAS 38 39 40 41 42 43 Select the Yellow driver buttons for the SG SA Positioner and Switch1 They will open and change to Green indicating that they are active and initialized The drivers can be hidden by either selecting Close Window on driver or by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide They can be viewed again by pressing the green button on the AMS Measurement Tab and then selecting Hide Once all of the drivers are open Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Move the Antenna to the next position and repeat from step 32 until all TT positions are complete 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 81 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 44 Once all of the TT positions are complete position the antenna for the first Phi Axis Phi Polarization PP measurement 45 Select Green Source button Select Close SG driver will close 46 Select Green Receiver button Select Close SA driver will close 47 Select Green Switch button Select Close Switch driver will close 48 Select Green Positioner button Select Cl
77. s called AVS700 H and AVS700 V The calibrated gain values for this antenna were entered at Raymond EMC This antenna should be calibrated bi annually to ensure system accuracy Instructions for entering calibration data for the Measurement Antenna are included in section 6 4 below All of the cables which were shipped with the AVS System were calibrated at Raymond EMC However the user can recalibrate the cables or add new cables as described in section 6 1 below Accuracy of the system was validated by Raymond EMC utilizing the Ripple Test Method The entire system was validated by Raymond EMC using a calibrated reference antenna to establish the Range Reference However the user can validate the system as described in section 6 6 below The complete validation process is Calibration of Cables and Source Enter Measurement Antenna Gain dBi Reference Antenna Symmetry Test Range Reference Ripple Test o AS Optional for CTIA type measurements Calculation of Uncertainties refer to CTIA test procedures 6 1 Cable and Source Calibration with a SA or PM The Receiver Power Meter Spectrum Analyzer must be in calibration to proceed The following instructions are for a calibration range of 100MHz start to 20000MHz stop in 100MHz steps The start stop and step frequencies can be change to match the SG and SA ranges Remove all of the cables from the AVS system Ensure that cables are labeled Cable 001 Cable 002 Cable
78. served Page 74 raymond EE DIA AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 6 9 Ripple Test The Ripple test as described by the CTIA Test Plan is utilized to validate the accuracy of the AVS Quiet Zone The Ripple Test utilizes the already available 3D positioner Only the Theta Ripple test can be completed with a 2D positioner therefore additional Theta locations have been added for 2D Systems Note that the Ripple Test is an alternative method to the more traditional VSWR method which utilizes an axial or linear positioner and measures the reflections from each of the chamber surfaces A calibrated reference antenna is required for the following this test The calibrated reference antenna such as a sleeve dipole with a known Omni directional gain pattern is mounted on the positioner and measurements are taken at various angles and polarizations Measurements are repeated at different mounting offsets to determine the quality of the measurement quiet zone This test should be performed for each frequency range of interest Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Page 75 raymond EN AMS Version 4 0 User Manual The following measurements should be performed to validate the quality of the Quiet Zone Turntable SS i Bai I o p m i Rotate Phi ig Rotate Theta i Ro
79. ssnsenn 58 6 4 Calibrated Measurement Antenna eene en nnn nn nnns nnn en tias s asas sss s satia dana nnns 65 6 5 Calibration of Switches with VNA cesedi enine ce ai iii ndienin ie 65 6 6 Range Reference Test 66 6 7 Reference Antenna Pattern Symmetry of Dipole essent 70 6d RIP PIS T8st oret tea 75 1 1 1 Figure 5 1 Great Circle Set p 2 0c e coce Eege ecc ce rera nonne nena cure rana aeo oenen eean Eneas der 44 1 1 2 Figure 5 2 Coordinate System ernnnnvvennnnnvnennnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnvensnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnsnnnnnnnsnnnnnsnsnnnnnenens 45 1 1 3 Figure 5 3 Great Circle Coordinates 1 eee secre esee eren ee eene nennen tnn nn snas rnna asserta santa 45 Lk Figure 5 4 DUT Coordinates rrr ra eres aero AT 45 1 1 5 Figure5 5 SAM Coordinates corona roca ed rao on n reae a aea sao sano sio E Pa Fa sen Uo E CE rH a unen apo R ERE nar aa 45 1 1 6 Figure 5 6 DUT SAM Coordinates eere esee eene e eene nn nenne nnn nnne nnns nhe e anas eset nasa sae ara crono 45 1 1 7 Figure 6 1 Theta Ripple T st ccccccscccesccsescecessoccesecestsacssocccosesdsansssccccdesecessnecccocsceasssbesececossdeassee 76 1 1 8 Figure 6 2 Phi Ripple Test sesesssesssessssseesessessessenssseenessrenesseensseeeasseesasseesasseessseeeseseenssseenaes 76 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyrig
80. t Measure from the main menu then select the Measurement Tab The Main menu also has e File gt Open to open previously saved test setups e File Save to save test setups e File gt Print to print results e File gt Exit to Exit AMS and close all open drivers and excel data sheets e Select Measure to access the Measure DUT and Test Parameters Tabs e Select Setups to access the Equipment Accessories Equipment Setups and Devices Tabs e Select Reports to access Reports and Views Tabs e Options Graph Options to toggle graph options on and off on the Measurement Tab e Macros Run predefined and user defined Excel Macro e Help Help to access this document The Macros are processed from Excel i e PAT Macro in the templates directory AMS reads in the Macro Names and makes them available to the user The user can review the Macros in Visual 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 13 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Basic from the Development Tab in Excel If Excel doesn t have the Development Tab it will need to be enabled The user can make any changes to the Macros as they are user definable Additional Macros can also be added 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 DUT Name Range Length cm Test Date e The DUT Name is selected from the DUT
81. t connection on the host computer is to be set as 192 168 1 xxx where xxx can be any number between 1 and 255 except 132 through 139 Skip this step if it was done in AMS above o ServerPortNum 10000 e Runs as both Client and Server at the same time e TCP IP Address is 192 168 1 xxx This is the same address as AMS if the SpiraTable is connected to the same host computer e Server Port is set as 10010 SpiraTable exe is set to check for clients wanting to logon through this port e Client Port set by AMS or SpiraTable Server e Theta Controller on the positioner TCP IP Address 192 168 1 132 Port Number 10001 SpiraTable 455 3D The SpiraTable 455 3D Positioner SpiraTable 455 3D is controlled by SpiraTable 3D exe e trunsasa standalone application and is automatically launched from AMS or optionally by SpiraTable Server see below e tcan be launched and then controlled through SpiraTable Client as well see below e tcan be manually launched to control the positioner this may be useful during setups To run SpiraTable 455 3D in standalone mode just run SpiraTable 455 3D exe without any parameters from the start menu e Parameters SpiraTable 455 3D exe PortType PortRate Address ServerPortNum o Le SpiraTable exe 2 10 192 168 1 129 10000 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserve
82. t the VNA port number 2 is grouped with the cables for reference purpose only Exit popup Window Save Rx Chain Select the Accessories Tab Select Cable Select VNA P2 Uncal from the Sources Edit information as required VERY IMPORTANT Delete any text in the Calibration File field and enter NULL without the quotation marks From Main Menu Bar Select Measure Select Test Parameters Tab Select Test Type Insertion Loss 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 58 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Select ILS VNA Cal1 from the Insertion Loss Setups List Set the Start Stop and Step as 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz Select the DUT Tab Select Cable Equipment Type Select Cable 001 Cal1 Edit Information as required Select Data File Directory in popup window navigate to Cable 001 Cal1 select done Ensure that directory Cable 001 was not selected as it will be utilized further on Select Measurement Tab Enter Date dd mmm yyyy Enter Operator Name or initials for reference Select Measurement Type Insertion Loss Select Setup ILS VNA Cal1 Select Parameters STD Select Frequency 700 10000 MHz If the Displa
83. tenna Enter the Data File directory by selecting l If the directory for the Range does not exist create a new directory with the same name i e Range Then select the new directory and select Done Enter the remaining data as required Select Measurement Tab Select Measurement Type Ripple Select Setup RS H From Main Menu Bar Select Save select Ripple TT OK Yes to Over write file Select Parameters i e TT 0 0 0 Select Frequency i e 2450 MHz If the Display Excel Button is On a new Excel Data File will open in the back ground Enter Operator Name Enter Test Date DD MMM YYYY The Measurement Screen should be as follows Z AMS v4 01 Antenna Measurement Software hols Select Options Macros Help Measurement DUT Test Parameters DUT Name Range Ranga Lengthitem 122 40 Date 24 APR 2011 Dari Sech or AUXILLARY 2 MEASURED DATA INSTRUMENTS AEE REV 5 5 j HH OFF OFF EE bm er am Attenuator 1 EGER VE ET OFF OFF 8 ETE ect i FF t sm me me OFF 2 E i Comas meee OF I OFF o Ampifier 2 kB 3 2 7 HH HH EE POSITION t t 4 LEET Postioner Deg t H 4 44 i OFF mmm EEG H E Nu 5 Swena FF 700 2000 4000 eoo sin 10000 today AAA es sy Measurement Ripple Setup Rs Y Parametes 10000 y Sc
84. ussed below 4 5 6 Positioner Parameters Edit as required 4 5 7 Frequency Parameters Edit as required 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 18 raymond E AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 4 6 Tab To access the Equipment Tab Select gt Setups from the main menu then select the Equipment Tab 4 6 1 Source Receiver VNA Communications Unit Amplifier RF Switch Attenuator Equipment Drivers can be edited or new Drivers can be created as may be required for any of the tests e Select the Equipment Type as per the command buttons on the left e Select the appropriate piece of Equipment or select New e Edit the information as required 4 6 2 New Delete Select as required 4 6 3 Equipment Information Enter all of the information as required Select the Calibration File Button a to select the appropriate directory which contains the calibration data for the equipment 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 19 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual Select the Device Driver Button ll to select the appropriate driver for the equipment 4 6 4 Equipment Parameters Enter information
85. ver for the equipment Port Type Select as GPIB h Port Address Typically 11 for an SA edit as required i Port Rate 100 j Min Freq MHz as per SA specs k Max Freq MHz as per SA specs I Min Power dBm as per SA specs m Max Power dBm as per SA specs Select Equipment Setups Tab Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss _ trsetion Loss Select ILC Cal1 from Insertion Loss Chains List Enter NULL in Azimuth Elevation and Auxiliary Device fields Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select Source from the Select Popup Window Select the SG Uncal from the list Exit popup Window 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 48 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 23 Ensure that the SG Uncal is the only item on the chain list delete any other items 24 Save Tx Chain 25 Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup 26 Select the SA Receiver from the Select Popup Window 27 Ensure that the SA Receiver is the only item on the chain list delete any other items 28 Select the SA from the list 29 Exit popup Window 30 Save Rx Chain The Panel should be as follows Z AMS V4 01 Antenna Measurement Software elle g Ele Select Options Macros Help Equipment Accessories Equipment Setups Devices Tk Chai
86. y Excel Button is On Excel will open up in the back ground NOTE AMS controls Excel through ActiveX calls Never make changes to the excel file while measurements are being taken as the data and the file will most likely be corrupted From Main Menu Bar Select File Save select ILS VNA CAL1 OK Yes Overwrite Select the yellow VNA button VNA driver will open and the button will turn to green Note that any Equipment driver may be hidden by either selecting Exit Window on the driver or by selecting the associated green driver button on the AMS Measurement tab and then selecting Hide To view the driver again select the green driver button and then select Hide Select the AMS Application Select Start to start measurement Popup will appear once the measurement is complete Results are graphed Select Degs or dBm to view data Select Green VNA button Select Close VNA driver will close Step2 Measure combined gain of VNA P2 Cable 001 and Cable 002 The Gain from Step 1 will be subtracted from this and the result will be the Gain Insertion loss of Cable 002 52 53 54 Install Cable 002 between Cable 001 and VNA so it is VNA P2 Cable 001 Connector Cable 002 and then VNA P1 From the Main Menu Bar select Setups Select Equipment Setups Tab 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC S
87. ymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 2 Hardware Set Up Set up the AVS System according to one of the following Block diagrams 2 1 AVS Block Diagram with Signal Generator and Spectrum Analyzer raymond E Dual Polarized SMA X 3 for USER Measurement Antenna Optional Video Camera 4 Low loss SMA Cable x2 Optional SAMPhantom Optional SPIRA 455 3D SPIRA 455 2D Ethemet TN Optional PC OPTIONAL e ion TOU Client Supplied SA amp SG Es POWER RS232 1 0 Switch PACKAGE 8 Low loss SMA Cable 8 Low loss SMA Cable AVS BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH SIGNAL GENERATOR amp SPECTRUM ANALYZER 5185 Dolman Ridge Road Gloucester Ontario K1C 7G4 Tel 613 841 1663 800 EMC 1495 Fax 613 841 0456 Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Raymond EMC Systems Corp All rights reserved Page 6 AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 2 3 AVS Block Diagram with 2 Port VNA raymond EE Optional Video Camera Dual Polarized SMA X 3 for USER ncc Measurement CN Optional Exhaust Fan System i Antenna 2 Low loss SMA Cables X 4 4 Low loss SMA Cable x2 RF Switch Optional SAMPhantom Optional SPIRA 455 3D RS232 VO Switch i Ethernet SPIRA 455 2D Client Supplied VNA 110V pE M Optional PC PACKAGE 8 Low loss SMA Cable 8 Low loss SMA Cable AVS BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH 2 PORT VNA 2 4 AVS Block Diagram with 4 Port VNA raymond ER Dual Polarized SMA X3 for USER Measurement C
88. ystems Corp All rights reserved Page 59 raymond EE AMS Version 4 0 User Manual 55 Select Test Type Setup Insertion Loss 56 Select ILC VNA Cal2 from Insertion Loss Chains List 57 If there is no VNA on the Tx or Rx Chain a Select New Tx Chain Item The Select Window will popup Select VNA from the Select Popup Window Select the VNA from the list Exit popup Window VNA should be the first and only entry in the Tx chain Delete any other entries Save Tx Chain Select New Rx Chain Item The Select Window will popup 2m onc Select Cables from the Select Popup Window i Select VNA P2 from the list j Select the Cable 001 Uncal from the list k Exit popup Window I VNA P2 should be the first entry and Cable 1 Uncal should be the second entry in the Rx Chain Delete any other entries m Save Rx Chain 58 Select Accessories Tab 59 Select Accessory Type Cable 60 Select Cable 001 Uncal from the Accessory Cables 61 Edit information as required 62 Select Calibration file navigate to directory Cable 001 Cal1 and select file IL ILS VNA Cal1 ILC VNA Cal1 STD 700 0 10000 0 63 From Main Menu Bar Select Measure 64 Select Test Parameters Tab 65 Select Test Type Insertion Loss 66 Select ILS VNA Cal2 from the Insertion Loss Setups List 67 Set the Start Stop and Step as 700 10000 and 100 and select MHz 68 Select the DUT Tab 69 Select Cable Equipment Type 70 Select Cable 002 Cal2 71 Edit Inform

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