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1. Figure 18 Data Averaging Relative This feature allows the user to make a measurement relative to a previous data reading A check mark q is put in the Relative box see Figure 19 This enables saving a reading and then the main screen result of each additional reading will be relative to the saved reading The result will be presented in dB Mini Circuits USB Power Meter EB Format Device Temp Freq 1 6000 MHz Add Sensor dB 26 00 C 4500 r 3 delta e e eset Reading Result Connection Averaging a Ih 20 000 OB mems Relative to 10 20 dim ee Range 30dBm to 20dBm Offset Yal Compact View Compact View Gensor Model Serial Humber 0 00 45 oar dBm PWR SEN6G 0805220009 f Always on top Figure 19 Relative readings result IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minicir uits ogm is 13 14 Offset Value This feature allows the user to adjust the readings to compensate for external Attenuation on the line being tested A check mark 4 is put in the Offset Val box see Figure 19 and Attenuation offset value is typed into the Offset Val window Reset Connection If the Power Sensor is unplugged from the USB port to continue taking readings the Power Sensor should be plugged back into the USB port and click the Reset Connection box see Figure 19 Add Sensor This feature allows the user2. 5 0 Software License agreement Your installation and use of this Power Meter software and any content contained herein the Software is governed by the following terms of use Terms of Use Your installation and use of the Software is expressly conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with the Terms of Use You are required to scroll through the Terms of Use below before clicking the I Agree button below ATTENTION PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS SOFTWARE INSTALLING OR USING THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE YOU MAY NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS SOFTWARE Acceptance The following Terms of Use apply to all users of the Software and constitute a legal agreement between you and your company collectively Purchaser on the one hand and Mini Circuits on the other hand By using the Software Purchaser represent and warrant that i it has or that an appropriate representative of Purchaser has read understands and agrees to be bound by the Terms of Use and such representative has the power authority and legal right to use the Software in accordance with these Terms of Use on behalf of Purchaser ii the use of this Software by such representative on behalf of Purchaser has been duly authorized by all requisite action corporate or otherwise and iii these Terms of Use are a valid legal and binding obliga
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5. Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard i i _ Please choose your search and installation options J Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM IV Include this location in the search D Drivers Browse C Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware lt Back Cancel Figure 10 Found new Hardware Wizard Installation Options window A Hardware Installation warning window will appear Click on Continue Anyway see Figure 11 Please wait while the wizard installs the software Hardware Installation hep Delcom USB I0 Driver A The software you are installing for this hardware Delcom USB IO Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important ype Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Any
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7. sensor are shown in Table 1 While absolute maximum power ratings are given in Table 2 Table 1 System requirements Parameter USB 1 1 USB 2 0 Host Operating System Windows 98 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 2000 Pentium Ill or higher RAM 512 Mb USB port Table 2 Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Ci Rating _ _ _ _ _ O o O Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 30 C to 70 C Current via host USB 40 mA 5 V DC voltage at RF port 23 dBm Mini Circuits ro sox 350166 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED Software Features Power Meter User friendly easy to install software enables the user to record data and present it by Power Output vs Time graph Text file Excel spreadsheet file Measurements can be performed according to a time schedule defined by the user The software also offers an option to define minimum and maximum limits of measurements defining ranges of interest so that any deviation from defined limits is recorded and marked with a tracer Power Output vs Time graph will have red lines on the Power axis at defined limits tk Excel and Text files any result which exceeds limit will be marked by an asterisk Getting Started Software Setup Insert the Mini Circuits USB power sensor installation CD into the CDROM device If installation does not start automatically run install e
8. to work with more than one Power Sensor with the same computer While testing with one Power Sensor another Power Sensor may be added by plugging the additional Power Sensor into a USB port and click the Add Sensor box A list of Power Sensors connected to the computer will appear listed under the Power Sensor serial number see Figure 20 the user should choose the appropriate Power Sensor Working with Multiple Power Sensors In case the user works with more than one Power Sensor the software identifies all the Power Sensors connector to the computer by the Power Sensor serial number and presents a list of Power Sensor see Figure 20 Selecting Power Sensors The user will select the desired Power Sensors per the serial number To use all Power Sensors connected click Select All To use each of the Power Sensor at a different test frequency the user must input the desired frequency for each Power Sensor on the Main Screen corresponding to each Power Sensor For ease of use place a check mark K in the Compact View box see Figure 20 Software Interfacing Interfacing with test software for Power Sensor remote control can be done easily On the disc supplied inthe folder DLL_ActiveX there is a file mcl_pm_dll_ReadMe txt This has programming instructions and an example The library file mcl_pm dll is located in the same directory Mini Circuits Power Meters 9 Sensors have been found Please select the Po
9. will appear and you may change the Program Group name or leave it as Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Click on Continue to proceed see Figure 6 ta MiniCircuits USB Power Sensor Choose Progra fx Setup will add items to the group shown in the Program Group box You can enter a new group name or select one from the Existing Groups list Program Group Mink Circus USE Power Meter Existing Groups Accessories Advanced Design System 20064 Chart Fx Client Server Crimson Editor Mir Crecuts USA Power Meter Figure 6 Program Group Window You have completed the Mini Circuits USB Power Meter setup successfully Click OK see Figure 7 Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup fx Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup was completed successfully Figure 7 Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup complete IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minicircui er Installation of USB Power Sensor Hardware With the Mini Circuits USB power sensor installation CD into the CDROM device Connect the power sensor to the PC USB port The New Hardware Wizard window will appear Select No not this time and Click Next to continue see Figure 8 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with yo
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11. User Guide amp Installation Instructions USB Power Sensor PWR SEN 6G k Mini Circuits ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED P O Box 350166 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 Installation Instructions and User Guide Table of Contents Introduction Performance Installation Instructions Measurement Instructions Software License agreement Support Centers World Wide 10 16 18 Ce Mini Circuits Installation Instructions and User Guide Power Sensor PWR SEN 6G Introduction Traditionally when you want to measure power of a signal source like an oscillator frequency generator mixer output or an amplifier you normally think of a bulky and expensive bench top power meter for the task Not any more Mini Circuits has developed a Universal Serial Bus USB enabled Power Sensor PWR SEN 6G that breaks away from that norm In conjunction with a power data analysis software the PWR SEN 6G Figure 1 turns your laptop or desktop PC into an RF Microwave power meter for measuring power of continuous wave CW signals from 1 MHz to 6 GHz Figure 1 Mini Circuits USB Power Sensor PWR SEN 6G with a 50 Ohm type N male connector and a type N to SMA male adaptor Capable of measuring true average power levels from 30 dBm to 20 dBm for signals in the 1 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range the PWR SEN 6G offers a low cost replacement solution for conventional RF Microwave power meters wit
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16. clicking Open Data File a text file window will appear with the recorded data see Figure 16 The data record options defined by the user will be shown on this text file for example Date Time Frequency upper and lower Power limits Temperature Data results which are outside of the upper and lower Power limits defined will be marked OKI with an asterisk E MyProject txt Notepad Ble Edt Format Yew tielp Date amp Time CdBm F req MHz Devic e Temp ITSpecDn CdBm T ip CdBm pet yh ASN Wu D g 2 940 gt 940 12 100 9 420 5 930 5 930 9 980 2 940 4 450 7 870 8 040 040 4 930 4 940 4 930 4 930 4 930 7 790 7 870 7 870 870 7 400 5 900 j 930 3 940 3 940 930 940 2500 00 2500 00 10 00 00 0 00 i t 00 00 C 00 C 00 C 00 c bf s 00 C 00 C 00 C j 00 C 00 C 00 C D 3 o ET pals ttt VAI AINIAJ Teake ike o D vJ 75 C 00 c 00 C 00 C 00 C SHEE EEE EEE EEE eee ee EEE POAMAMMANMN g i ee ee ee ee ee NINI ee AAAAMAAAAAMH Pea ee nye 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 900 000 0 000 0 000 000 000 0 000 0 000 Oo tt fot it mt ft fat ft frat OOOO pat pat oo a p ral pot pt pat lt Oooo p O pat pas pat POOOR papap 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
17. cording data click on the Record box and another window will open Power Meter Recording see Figure 14 There are two recording options 1 Start Record Now Test data will start to be recorded immediately The Record box on the main screen will change to Recording and turn red To stop recording click on Stop Record Now 2 Start Record According Schedule Test data is recorded according to the time period defined at the Start Record At settings The Record Interval setting changes the time period between recording data points and can be set from a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 999 999 hours When the start date is set for a future time the Record box on the main screen Changes to Record Stand by record and color changes to yellow until the recording begins At that time the box will change to Recording and color will change to red D Mini Circuits ro sox 3501 66 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED i Power Meter Recording SN 08053220009 Start Record At Date Time hh mm Start Record 26 06 2008 00 00 Start Record Now Stop Record At According Schedule 26 06 2008 00 00 bd jw SEC Record Interval sec min Select Format 1 hour fe dBm Test Spec Dn dBm Test Spec Up dEr View Graph C mwa of hae 10 16 Select File c Program Files melusb_prihyProject tet Cr
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20. eate Excel File Open Data File Figure 14 Power Meter Recording window Specification Limit Settings Upper and lower test power results limits may be defined in the Test Spec Dn lower limit and Test Spec Up upper limit Data point deviations from these limits are indicated on the recorded test results report Power Measurement Results Format The results may be displayed in dBm milliwatts mW or microwatts uW Data Output Upon completion of recording data results may be displayed by clicking View Graph Open Data File or Create Excel File See Figure 14 Power vs Time Graph Upon clicking View Graph a graph appears see Figure 15 that shows power changes vs time Since the Power Meter contains a temperature sensor it is also possible to show the temperature in the Power Senor body vs time on the graph This is to allow the user to correlate between Power measurements and temperature To display the temperature on the graph check mark the Show Temperature Graph box E Graph Crested ore 05725708 Sensor Model PWR 6G Serial Number 0905220005 Show Temperate Graph Recorded Power Time 19 10 49 Powe 17 730 Bm 11 1032 Time Record Interval 1 sec 11 10 53 Start At 06 26 08 11 10 32 Stop At 06 26 08 11 11 03 Figure 15 Power Meter Data Graph window IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minice atl i 11 Text Data File Upon
21. h the benefits of data storage portability post processing and Internet connectivity Plus unlike conventional bench top instruments no external power supply is needed and it does not require any reference signal calibration As a result it offers lighter weight and makes field operation and installation easy and simple For attachment to a device under test DUT it offers a 50 Ohm N type male connector Additionally for connection flexibility it also comes with a Type N to SMA male adaptor Figure 1 While the USB interface cable connects the power sensor to a notebook or a PC with USB ports In essence it provides an easy plug and play USB connectivity to a PC And thereby eliminates the need for a separate conventional power meter IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minicircuits com Le Performance Features e Operating frequency range of 1 MHz to 6 GHz e 50 dB dynamic range 30 dBm to 20 dBm e Good VSWR 1 1 1 typical e Accuracy 0 15 dBm typical e Linearity at 25 C is 0 1 dBm typical e Measurement speed is 200 ms e No calibration after powering on plug in and measure e No external power supply is needed e 16 simultaneous testing channels e Temperature compensated e Fully loaded power data analysis software e Averaging of measurements e Scheduled data recording e Multi Sensor support e Interface with test software Key system requirements for the
22. m Dn xO ax am a0 0 omw aD xD aD 6000 60D aro 6000 oD xD SoM Freq Mz fe Power dBm Time Interval 1 sec Sor le ot Ata 9 SN I ht lh r E EA 15 10 15 19 15 10 3 10 4 19 19 1 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 5 ve Figure 17 Power Meter Excel Data window EE Mini Circuits ro sox 3501 66 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED 12 Additional Power Meter Software Features Data Averaging In cases when the measured signal is not stable it is possible to display the test result based on the average of a number of measurements The number of measurements that the averaging is base is defined by the user A check mark y is put in the Averaging box see Figure 18 and number of readings is typed into the Avg Count window The result is displayed after the first average is calculated and the following calculated averages are presented as testing progresses Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Format Device Temp Freq 1 6000 MHz a5 T Add Sensor e dom 25 25 C 4500 Watt Reset Reading Result Connection Ww Averaging menl 32 29 dBm 100 gt Record Meas 33 Dynamic Range 30dBm to 20dEm C Offset Val Relative Power reading out of range Compact View Ea ooo 00 ae a Gensor Hodel Senal Number 0 00 dBm 00 dBm PWR SEN6G 0805220009 C Always on top
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24. ron J Agree Comelnane Cancel Pulte Figure 3 License agreement IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see mumigircuits com i Getting Started Software Setup continued The installation program will launch to install Click on OK in the Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup message box see Figure 4 s Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup Welcome to the Mini Circuiks USB Power Meter installation programm Setup cannot install system Files or update shared files if they are in use Before proceeding we recommend that you close any applications you may be running Exit Setup Figure 4 Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup Window The default directory for the program setup is C Program Files USB Power Meter Click on Change Directory if you want to install under a different directory Click the setup button to begin the installation of the USB Power Sensor See Figure 5 s Mini Circuits USB Power Meter Setup Begin the installation by clicking the button below Click this button to install Mini Circuits USB Power Meter software to the specified destination directory gt Directory Program FilesilS6 Power Meteri Change Directory Exit Setup Figure 5 Setup Window D Mini Circuits ro sox 350166 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED The Program Group message box
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26. ur permission Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device O No not this time Click Next to continue Cancel Figure 8 Found New Hardware Window The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear Select Install from a list or a specific location Advanced and Click Next to continue see Figure 9 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB IO Controller If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Figure 9 Found new Hardware Wizard window E Mini Circuits ro sox 350166 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED The Found New Hardware Installation Options window will appear see Figure 10 Select the first option Search for the best driver in these locations Click and CLEAR the check mark in the Search removable media floppy CD ROM box Click and Check Include this location in the search box Click on Browse to choose location of the drivers for the Mini Circuits USB Power Sensor on the installation CD lt drive gt drivers where lt drive gt is your CD ROM drive letter for example D drivers
27. way STOP Installation Figure 11 Hardware Installation warning window The installation of the USB Power Senor drivers is complete Click on Finish to close the wizard IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minicirguits cop i Measurement Instructions After installation of the software and driver for activating the Power Sensor measurements can be run Connecting the Power Sensor Plug the push pull connector in to the end of the USB Power Sensor Plug the USB connector in to the USB port on the computer Run the Mini Circuits USB Power Meter software In few seconds the main screen will appear see Figure 13 and the Power Meter is immediately available for measurements For achieving maximum accuracy input your desired Frequency in the Freq 1 6000MHz box Upon entering the Frequency in this window the results with respect to this Frequency is instantly shown and without the need to click any button to restart testing or refresh the screen E Mini Circuits USB Power Meter BEA Format Device Temp a 1 6000 MHz Add Sensor dBm 25 75 C 45000 C Watt i Reading Result Reset Connection Averaging a ABM mw Dynamic Range 30dBm to 20dBm Offset Yal Relative cones ew Sensor Model Serial Number 0 00 dB 0 00 0 00 dBm PWR SEN6G 0805220009 M Always on top Figure 13 Power Meter Software Main Screen Recording Data For re
28. wer Sensor s 0605220002 Select All Deselect All Freq MHz 2500 0605220010 Compact View cones Figure 20 List of Multiple Power Sensors connected to computer D Mini Circuits ro sox 350166 Brooklyn New York 11235 0003 718 934 4500 Fax 718 332 4661 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED Compact View The Compact View allows the user view the serial number of each Power Sensor Frequency and Power reading see Figure 21 To change the Frequency of one of the Power Sensors click on the screen and a full screen view will be shown where the relevant Frequency may be changed Hoo en ee ae iets Pome tie A V 28 81 a gt E Ho meet ee TE ci s ee 20 82 vem ABM 21 06 dBm Figure 21 Compact View windows Multiple Power Sensors Multiple Power Sensors may be connected to a computer by using USB Hub We recommend using a maximum of a 4 port Hub per computer USB port see Photo 1 To use 16 Power Sensors with one computer four 4 port Hubs should be used for reference see Figure 22 Photo 1 Example of 4 port USB Hub 4 Port USB HUB 4 Port USB HUB HUB a Sr So TR E TE UREA BEEEEREBEBE OBER Figure 22 Conection Diagram for 16 Power Sensors IF RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS For detailed performance specs amp shopping online see minicircuits com Le 15 16
29. xe from lt CD drive gt root directory The Installation Window will appear see Figure 2 T MCL USB Power Meter Note USB sensor driver installation is located in Drivers folder Figure 2 Installation Window Click on the Install Now box Accept the license agreement and click continue see Figure 3 Mini Circuits Software License Aprecment Piense rend the license agreement belore proceeding Your installation and ute of this Powis Mebor sohan and any coment contained haiwan he Sofas gemid by the following tenons of use Tamis of Use Yala stallation and ust of the Soften 1s eupreasly cond ionad upon your accepiance of and compliance with the Terms of Use You ae required to ecroll ikrough ihe Temna of Use babys before clicking the Agree bution below ATTENTION PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING UR USING THES SUF TWARE INS TALUAG OR USING THIS SOP TARE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE IF TOU DO NOT AQCEFT THESE TERMS Or USE YOU MAY NOT INSTALL OH USE THIS SUF TARE Acceptance The following Temis of Uae apply 10 all users of the Sofware and constitute a legal agreement bebasan you and your company collectively Purchaser on the one hand and Mini Circuite on ihe other hand By using the Software Purchager represen and warrant thai 00 A has or thal an appropriate rontsentotnd of Purchaser has med understands and egra fo be bound by he Tennesof Uor and such M ldo moi Ag
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