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A.H. Systems Model PAM-0118 Pre-Amplifier

PAM-0118

Preamplifier

Operation Manual

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A.H. Systems inc. – April 2009

REV B

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Advanced Test Equipment Rentals

www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832)

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Established 1981

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Summary of Contents for PAM-0118

Page 1: ...A H Systems Model PAM 0118 Pre Amplifier PAM 0118 Preamplifier Operation Manual A H Systems inc April 2009 REV B 1 Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www atecorp com 800 404 ATEC 2832 Established 1981 ...

Page 2: ... 4 Range of Environmental Conditions 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Instructions 6 Mounting Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Specifications 7 Included Equipment 7 Optional Equipment 7 Typical Data 8 Conversion Formulas 9 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY Maintenance 12 Warranty 13 A H Systems inc April 2009 REV B 2 ...

Page 3: ...tivity by at least 35 dB and is ideal for low amplitude test measurements When measuring in the EMC lab or out in the field for general RFI testing this preamplifier has a rugged compact design BEFORE APPLYING POWER Review this manual and become familiar with this preamplifier and testing instructions Verify that the equipment line voltage is compatible with the main power source A H Systems inc A...

Page 4: ...ty can degrade or even worse seriously damage the preamplifier There are two kinds of ESD damage that can occur The worst being severe resulting in complete failure of the preamplifier This damage is relatively easy to create although often expensive and time consuming to fix The second kind of damage is less severe and can result in degradation or weakening of components which will not result in ...

Page 5: ...H Systems and will void the warranty To connect 1 Apply DC Voltage 2 Connect output load 3 Apply RF input To disconnect 1 Remove RF input 2 Remove load 3 Remove DC voltage RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe under the following environmental conditions Indoor use Altitude up to 2 km Temperature 5 C to 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C...

Page 6: ...0118 preamplifier is quite simple The unit is turned on by first plugging the phone type plug from an external power supply into the power input connector The power supply is then plugged into the appropriate line voltage supply Ensure that the preamplifier has sufficient time 15 minutes to warm up and stabilize Pushing the switch to the on position turns on the preamplifier and the power indicato...

Page 7: ... uses a 2 5mm coax output connector The preamplifier has a low voltage indicator that allows you to power the preamplifier with an external battery supply OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The following is a recommend accessory list for the Model PAM 0118 preamplifier SAC 18G 0 5 0 5 meter high frequency low loss cable to interconnect the preamplifier to the receiver or analyzer This high performance cable is ma...

Page 8: ...A H Systems Model PAM 0118 Pre Amplifier TYPICAL DATA The following is typical data of the Model PAM 0118 preamplifier A H Systems inc April 2009 REV B 8 ...

Page 9: ...ts add antenna factor plus cable loss to receiver reading in dBµV to convert to field strength in dBµV m FS Field Strength in dBµV m SA Spectrum Analyzer or Receiver voltage reading AF Antenna Correction Factor CL Cable Loss in dB IMMUNITY TESTING For Immunity measurements the generated electric field strength can be calculated by FS Approximate Field Strength in V m P Power in watts g Numeric Gai...

Page 10: ...gic First consider the pointing vector which relates the power density W m2 to the electric field strength V m by the following equation P E 2 η Where η is the free space characteristic impedance equal to 120πΩ Transforming this equation to decibels and using the appropriate conversion factor to convert dBW m2 to dBmW m2 for power density and dBV m to dBµV m for the electric field the constant bec...

Page 11: ...is related to the magnetic field strength H in A m by the permeability of the medium in Henrys per meter H m For free space the permeability is given as µo 4π x 10 7 H m Converting from T to pT and from A m to µA m and deriving the Log the constant becomes 240 120 20Log10 4π x 10 7 2 0 dBpT dBµV dBpT µV Cable Loss dBµV m dBpT 49 5 dB A H Systems inc April 2009 REV B 11 ...

Page 12: ...s always a concern To ensure reliable and repeatable long term performance annual re calibration of your Model PAM 0118 preamplifier by A H Systems experienced technicians is recommended Our staff can recalibrate almost any type or brand of antenna For more information about our calibration services or to place an order for antenna calibration visit our website www AHSystems com or call 818 998 02...

Page 13: ...ems The remedy set forth herein shall be the only remedy available to the buyer and in no event shall A H Systems be liable for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages This warranty shall not apply to any part of the product which without fault of A H Systems has been subject to alteration failure caused by a part not supplied by A H Systems accident fire or other casualty negligence m...

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