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ARG 5420 SART tester
The Sartech/ARG 5420 portable SART tester is a hand-held instrument which triggers a SART
and measures the resulting response. The frequency spectrum, frequency limits, pulse length
and number of sweeps are measured and displayed. Test results may be stored for later recall or
they may be printed.
Procedure
Comprehensive instructions are given in the handbook provided with the equipment; this
summary only acts as a reminder to users who are familiar with the instrument.
1.
Switch on 5420 and check display.
2.
Press F4, press F1 twice.
3.
Activate SART in Self-test mode.
4.
Hold 5420 horizontal, about 300 mm (12") from top of SART.
5.
Press and hold F1 on 5420 until a consistent spectrum is displayed.
6.
De-activate SART.
7.
Press F3 twice on 5420 to display PASS/FAIL listing.
8.
Press F3 again, then F2 to save the result.
9.
Press F4, then enter the SART serial number.
10. Press F4 to store.
Alignment of ARG5420 with SART
At close range the signal from the SART is directional. Best results will be obtained when the
tester is positioned as shown. It may be necessary to rotate the SART to find the best signal
strength.
ARG5420
SART being
tested
300mm (12") approx
