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Chapter 3 

BoufoobMbc!

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

Using 

BoufoobMbc

 

 

3-2 

57-200-USB 

 

3.3  Application Windows  

The following application windows are available: 

  Signal strength monitor 

 

  Signal strength vs. angle, 2D polar graph 

 

  Signal strength vs. angle, 2D Cartesian graph 

 

  Signal strength vs. angle, 3D polar graph 

 

  Signal strength vs. frequency graph 

 

  Return loss vs. frequency graph 

 
To launch an application window, select the appropriate button from the toolbar on the 
application pages. 

You may have more than one window open at the same time, navigating freely through the 
browser pages, while continuing to work with your antenna. 

3.4  Further Usage Information  

To gain an understanding of how to use the many features provided by 

BoufoobMbc

, 

please refer to the 'Using 

BoufoobMbc

 ' page in the help section.  

 

Summary of Contents for AntennaLab 57-200-USB

Page 1: ...ining for tomorrow s world e learning Electricity Electronics Control Instrumentation Process Control Mechatronics Telecommunications Electrical Power Machines Test Measurement AntennaLab Operator s Manual 57 200 USB ...

Page 2: ... 57 200 to 57 200 USB Feedback Instruments Ltd Park Road Crowborough E Sussex TN6 2QR UK Telephone 44 0 1892 653322 Fax 44 0 1892 663719 email feedback fdbk co uk website http www fbk com Manual 57 200 USB Ed05 022006 Printed in England by Fl Ltd Crowborough Feedback Part No 1160 57200USB ...

Page 3: ...Notes ...

Page 4: ...labels that may be fixed to the instrument are shown below CAUTION RISK OF DANGER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE Refer to accompanying documents PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS We maintain a policy of continuous product improvement by incorporating the latest developments and components into our equipment even up to the time of dispatch All major changes are incorporate...

Page 5: ...tion This equipment when operated in accordance with the supplied documentation does not cause electromagnetic disturbance outside its immediate electromagnetic environment COPYRIGHT NOTICE Feedback Instruments Limited All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recordin...

Page 6: ...re 2 2 2 3 1 Customers Upgrading from 57 200 to 57 200 USB 2 3 2 3 2 Installing Feedback USB Devices 2 3 2 4 Hardware Setup 2 4 2 4 1 Connecting the Computer 2 4 2 4 2 RF Connections 2 5 2 4 3 Connecting the two Towers Together 2 5 2 4 4 Connection to the Mains Supply 2 5 2 4 5 Receiver Antenna 2 5 2 4 6 Assembly 2 7 2 4 7 Mounting 2 8 2 4 8 Polarisation 2 8 3 Using BoufoobMbc 3 1 3 1 Starting the...

Page 7: ...nts TOC 2 57 200 USB 4 System Test 4 1 4 1 The Test 4 2 4 2 Setting Up the Hardware 4 3 4 2 1 Instructions for Determining the Motor Stiction Value 4 3 4 3 Using the System Without Hardware 4 4 5 General FAQ s 5 1 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 ...

Page 8: ...TOR S MANUAL Equipment List 57 200 USB 1 The equipment is supplied in a single package which is divided into three layers The contents of each layer are shown in Figures 1 to 3 Figure 1 Packing Case Top Layer Contents ...

Page 9: ...BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Equipment List 2 57 200 USB Figure 2 Packing Case Second Layer Contents ...

Page 10: ...BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Equipment List 57 200 USB 3 Figure 3 Packing Case Bottom Layer Contents ...

Page 11: ...BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Equipment List 4 57 200 USB Notes ...

Page 12: ...eve with either hardware or software alone The 57 200 BoufoobMbc System comprises hardware software and courseware which together form an integrated learning environment for the study of antenna principles BoufoobMbc is designed to explore antenna parameters and operates between 1 2 and 1 8 GHz Some background knowledge is necessary in order to make proper use of the system The system is complemen...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Introduction to BoufoobMbc 1 2 57 200 USB Notes ...

Page 14: ...Install the new software following the instructions given on the software distribution CD 57 903 and Feedback Manual IMS Compatible Content Installation and User Guide 93 IMS It is important to do this before connecting hardware When prompted for hardware calibration values these may be obtained by examining the sysinfo ini file that accompanied the 57 200 software Earlier versions of the hardware...

Page 15: ...software causes unknown device messages to be displayed since the computer will not know of the USB devices If the hardware has been connected by accident it should be uninstalled as follows 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel System 2 Access the Device Manager utility 3 Select View Devices by type 4 In the Device Manager tree expand the Other devices entry and select the USB Devic...

Page 16: ...software again 2 Proceed as directed in the following sections 2 3 2 Installing Feedback USB Devices 1 Before connecting hardware install the driver software 2 Ensure that the USB interface unit is not connected to any other device 3 Connect the interface unit directly to a USB port on your computer using a USB cable The operating system should detect that a USB device has been connected to the co...

Page 17: ...high gain antenna systems were being tested then a greater distance would be needed to obtain the plane wavefront necessary to give accurate results Conversely in a difficult situation with low gain antennas and high levels of room reflection closer separation can be tolerated Situations where good reflectors such as metal are in close proximity should be avoided Place the generator tower 57 200 G...

Page 18: ... mounted on the back of the 57 200 Generator unit is set to the correct value for your supply Set the Power and Motor Enable switches off Connect the Line socket to the mains using the lead provided making sure the mains earth is properly connected 2 4 5 Receiver Antenna This is an array of four 5 element log periodics fed to a four way microstrip combiner It is illustrated in Figure 2 3 This ante...

Page 19: ...Chapter 2 BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Installing BoufoobMbc 2 6 57 200 USB Figure 2 3 Receiving Antenna a View from above b View from Front clamp screw ...

Page 20: ...then attached to the free end of the horizontal bar see also Figure 2 6 4 coaxial sockets for antenna elements coaxial socket for receiver connection Figure 2 5 The Combiner Assemble the log periodic assemblies to the H frame as indicated in Figure 2 3 making sure that the four antennas are correctly phased ie that the individual log periodics all have the cables emerging at the top or all at the ...

Page 21: ...of the receiver tower and set for horizontal polarisation as is shown in Figure 2 3 and Figure 2 6 As long as the output is connected to the RF coaxial cable emerging from the plastic tower on the tower it does not matter which antenna is connected to which input but the arrangement shown will avoid mechanical problems when the polarisation is changed 2 4 8 Polarisation The assembly so far describ...

Page 22: ...be performed using BoufoobMbc Help Provides help on installing and using BoufoobMbc The Application section is composed of Monitor The signal strength monitor continuously measures the strength in dBs of the signal arriving at the receiver This signal strength value is displayed using a vertical bar This function is useful for checking whether the signal is arriving at the receiver It may also be ...

Page 23: ...aph Signal strength vs frequency graph Return loss vs frequency graph To launch an application window select the appropriate button from the toolbar on the application pages You may have more than one window open at the same time navigating freely through the browser pages while continuing to work with your antenna 3 4 Further Usage Information To gain an understanding of how to use the many featu...

Page 24: ...t Antenna on the generator tower A good test antenna is the single log periodic which may be mounted on the white plastic mounting pillar see Figure 4 1 Fit the pillar to the top of the generator tower and tighten the screw at the base of the pillar Figure 4 1 Mounting of Log Periodic Antenna ...

Page 25: ... antenna pillar and rotating the pillar by hand Tighten the screw up when completed The RF coaxial cable can now be connected between the test antenna and the generator tower The cable is not connected until this point because the rotation may cause damage to the connectors Select File then New Plot and accept the default frequency by clicking on OK At this point you will be asked for hardware cal...

Page 26: ...eded by the software you will be asked to enter them when required To set the values as part of the installation simply run the BoufoobMbc software and open any of the application windows You will then be asked if you want to enter them These values can be found on a label at the back of the receiver unit Alternatively if you are upgrading from 57 200 to 57 200 USB you will find the required value...

Page 27: ...ble to perform some operations unless the hardware is connected and switched on eg acquiring a new plot However you may view and analyse existing plots without hardware If you select an operation that requires the hardware but none is available you will be notified Simply select Cancel and continue without the hardware ...

Page 28: ...ssion whether it is okay You should always trust applets from Feedback Q When I start a practical a dialog box is displayed where an error appears indicating that the certificate has expired Why does it do this A For your protection digital certificates codes that allow programs access to the resources of your computer have a finite life Software that runs on a browser such as Microsoft s Internet...

Page 29: ...Chapter 5 BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL General FAQ s 5 2 57 200 USB Notes ...

Page 30: ...ly by the generator 1 Close all browser and application windows 2 Switch off the power to the generator and wait 10 seconds 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the USB to MICA8 interface unit 4 Reconnect the USB cable to the USB to MICA8 interface unit 5 Switch on the power to the generator 6 Run the application again If you are still having problems restart your computer and try again If you continue...

Page 31: ...Chapter 6 BoufoobMbc OPERATOR S MANUAL Troubleshooting 6 2 57 200 USB Notes ...

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