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Sweep Mode Operating Instructions 

4-1 

 

 

4 – PMM Click Analysis software 

Operating Instructions

 

 

4.1 Installation 
 

 

 

The

 PMM Click Analysis (PCA) 

software is used to operate the PMM 

CA0010 in conjunction with the PMM 9010F Emi Receiver, as a powerful 4 
channels click meter. 

 

4.1.1 System 

 requirements

 

Minimum PC requirements: 
 

•

  Processor: Pentium or equivalent 

•

  4 GB RAM 

•

  At least 64 GB of free space on hard disk 

•

  1 free USB port 

•

  64 bit Windows Operating system

™

 Win7/Win8.1/Win10 

 

 

The User might have the need of administrator privileges to install the 
software. For further information, please see the next paragraph. 

 
 

 

The new releases can be requested to narda distributors, which list 
can be found in the official website:  

http://www.narda-sts.it

 

 
 

4.1.2 Installing CA0010 
         Software 

 

Before connecting the Click Analyzer to PC, the CA0010 software 
installation should be performed: 
 
Double click on the file “CA0010 Setup.exe” included in Software Media

 

 

Fig. 4-1 

Setup icon 

 

 

                                                      
Document CA0010EN-80502-1.01 - © NARDA 2018 

Summary of Contents for PMM CA0010

Page 1: ...e rear panel of the instrument Serial Number is in the form 0000X00000 The first four digits and the letter are the Serial Number prefix the last five digits are the Serial Number suffix The prefix is...

Page 2: ...SYMBOLS You now own a high quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service Nevertheless even this product will eventually become obsolete When that time comes please remember tha...

Page 3: ...stallation 2 11 Using an Artificial Mains Network AMN or LISN Page 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 3 Stand alone usage 3 1 Introduction 3 2 Click Mode activation procedure 3 3 Ente...

Page 4: ...port 4 7 Autocalibration Page 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 5 4 5 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 10 4 11 5 PMM Click Generation 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Signal generator 5 3 Software 5 3 1 Standard Tests 5 3 2 Data Test...

Page 5: ...up Diagnostic Report Autocal Setup icon Run as administrator CA0010 installation Installation folder Ready to install Installing CA0010 Installation successful Scan Click Setup Report Autocalibration...

Page 6: ...shall be provided with fuses or protections rated to the unit Verify that the unit is set to match the available mains voltage and correct fuse rating is installed before applying power The Safety Cl...

Page 7: ...no sul Neva SV Italy sulla base delle seguenti norme europee armonizzate applicate con esito positivo based on the following harmonized European Standards successfully applied EMC Emissioni EMC Emissi...

Page 8: ...VIII Safety considerations This page has been left blank intentionally...

Page 9: ...his manual 1 3 Introduction to PMM CA0010 PMM CA0010 a powerful EMI Click Analyzer fully CISPR 14 compliant to measure conducted interferences at the four stated frequencies of 150 500 kHz 1 4 and 30...

Page 10: ...under certain conditions explain how to duplicate the failure If possible reusing of the original packaging to ship the equipment is preferable In case other package should be used ensure to wrap the...

Page 11: ...Rack Mount Adapter for Rack 19 L2 16B Two lines Single phase 16A LISN 50 5 50 H L3 32 Four lines 3 phase 32A LISN 50 5 50 H L3 64 Four lines 3 phase 64A LISN 50 5 50 H L3 64 690 Four lines 3 phase 64...

Page 12: ...Zout 50 BNC fem 1 2 Max input level without equipment damage 140 dBuV 2 W Preselector permanent built in Four bandpass filters 150 kHz 60 kHz BW 6dB 500 kHz 120 kHz BW 6dB 1 4 MHz 220 kHz BW 6dB 30 MH...

Page 13: ...A Built in LISN Measuring frequency range Continuous rated output current Max permissible operating voltage AC supply frequency range CISPR equivalent circuit Test socket Line plug Artificial hand RF...

Page 14: ...e of handling 16 A max current Artificial Hand standard 4 mm socket Earth ground connector Input and Output connectors LISN OUT to connect the internal LISN directly to a receiver analyzer CAL OUT int...

Page 15: ...to right Mains socket IEC 60320 C20 to supply the EUT through the internal LISN RS232 9 pin DB9 connector USB Fully functional USB 2 0 Port Earth ground connector 4 mm socket Power Supply 12 V Power...

Page 16: ...onal Description The PMM CA0010 features a useful versatile architecture which puts together three instruments in one as shown in the diagram below The PMM CA0010 diagram is shown in Fig 1 4 Fig 1 3 P...

Page 17: ...the same time simple and reliable to use to be the best ancillary for the 9010F Emi Receiver and to allow the evaluation of any possible other click meter The need to precisely measure the conducted a...

Page 18: ...1 10 General Information This page has been left blank intentionally...

Page 19: ...as to your NARDA Representative To avoid further damage do not turn on the instrument when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of it 2 4 Preparation for Use This is a Safety Class I app...

Page 20: ...itched on the instrument is ready to operate 2 6 Environment The operating environment of the receiver is specified to be within the following limits Temperature Humidity Altitude 5 to 45 C 90 relativ...

Page 21: ...ntine acid acetone or similar matter to avoid damage to external plastic or display surfaces 2 9 Equipment ventilation To allow correct equipment ventilation ensure that the vent grids on the bottom o...

Page 22: ...zer In order to switch automatically between the lines of the LISN it shall be connected to the User Port of the receiver thanks to the dedicated cable supplied with the LISN Using the provided PMM Cl...

Page 23: ...exceed the maximum level indicated in the main specifications Also do not apply any signal to RF generator output connector To get the system working properly it is necessary the PMM 9010F runs a firm...

Page 24: ...2 6 Installation This page has been left blank intentionally...

Page 25: ...utton appears as indicated in the picture above 3 3 Enter the Click Mode To enter Click Mode press the corresponding key in the main menu and immediately the first window opens as following PMM CA0010...

Page 26: ...es the displayed channel Report shows the latest stored measurement report SETUP to set the measurement parameters Always use Esc button to return to the previous view condition To increase test produ...

Page 27: ...um observation time T the minimum time necessary when counting clicks or switching operations to provide firm evidence for the statistical interpretation of the number of click or switching operations...

Page 28: ...t the test simultaneously at these two or even all the four frequencies 3 5 2 Preliminary Conformity and Exceptions Once the number of clicks or switching operations has been determined then some prel...

Page 29: ...ted rate is equal or higher than 5 click minute the described computations are discarded and thus the original otc is accounted The 9010F operates similarly in the first and the second run when treati...

Page 30: ...y take care of all the necessary data reporting at the end of the test all the relevant results Fig 3 3 Start During the test the evolution of the measurements can be continuously controlled in the Da...

Page 31: ...9010F 10 dB inside the CA0010 0 dB external The value of the external attenuator can be introduced into the main Settings page as explained later in this chapter The analyzer sets the internal attenua...

Page 32: ...rt like the following is displayed which is just an example with a not realistic N number If the fail occurs during the determination of the click rate at 500 kHz the report may be like this 3 7 2 Rep...

Page 33: ...ine remote selection The system composed of PMM CA0010 PMM 9010F and any PMM LISN can automatically select the mains line to be investigated controlling the LISN through the User Port When the CA0010...

Page 34: ...nd to take care in a fully automatic way of all the necessary steps of the test Due to the fact that the Standard fixes the frequencies at which the test shall be done these frequencies have been uniq...

Page 35: ...y the receiver all such attenuations values will be resumed between brackets at the top right of the screen where the External Attenuator value will appear as the last shown number The 1st and the 2nd...

Page 36: ...be done with reference to the selected limit The Reference Standard for Click tests is always EN 55014 1 or equivalent CISPR 14 1 which defines 4 different Limit Curves for Q Peak according to Table...

Page 37: ...in terms of switched current 10mA 20 mA 50 mA 100mA 200mA 500mA 1A 2A and 5A The current threshold value must be chosen in relation to the DUT declared consumption Refer to 3 10 for the connections to...

Page 38: ...s long as 120 minutes In order to save time and increase productivity the PMM 9010F can stop the test as soon as a fail condition is achieved Two options are therefore available stop immediately as th...

Page 39: ...ot terminated when reaching 40 clicks thus allowing to test EUTs that are commanded by a program but only when the defined time has elapsed It is always possible to stop the step and even the test man...

Page 40: ...and Panel Instructions Once the PMM LISN sub menu has been selected a choice is available to define if to run the test on a specific Line L1 L2 L3 N and finally execute the complete test on that spec...

Page 41: ...ly not fulfill such a special measurement s requirement PMM 9010F used together with the PMM CA0010 Click Analyzer can trace and memorize eventual saturation instead just got during automatic measurem...

Page 42: ...switching operations counting it needs only the connections between the PMM CA0010 Click Analyzer and the PMM 9010F Emi Receiver since the internal LISN is properly routed automatically The EUT Power...

Page 43: ...ll show again one of the channels in Idle mode but without the indications CHn in the middle of the first line just on the left of the Attenuator indication and CA0010 in the center of the second line...

Page 44: ...ftwares provide both an easy tool to download Click measurements from the analyzer Here is an example of what the Suite screen can show when a Click report has been downloaded Fig 3 10 Report For furt...

Page 45: ...short while switch also the PMM 9010F on press the Setup function key press the Right Arrow key press the CA0010 Autocal function key please wait for the necessary time and at the end press OK functio...

Page 46: ...order to avoid any possible external influence it is suggested to disconnect all cables from the PMM 9010 RF ports during the self calibration process It is strongly recommended that the User launches...

Page 47: ...disk 1 free USB port 64 bit Windows Operating system Win7 Win8 1 Win10 The User might have the need of administrator privileges to install the software For further information please see the next par...

Page 48: ...on the program exe file and click Run as administrator to temporarily run the program or application as an administrator until closing it Windows 7 also allows to mark an application so that it alway...

Page 49: ...Sweep Mode Operating Instructions 4 3 Fig 4 4 Installation folder Fig 4 5 Ready to install...

Page 50: ...Operating Instructions Fig 4 6 Installing CA0010 Fig 4 7 Installation successful CA0010 software is now installed in your PC you can remove it if needed simply running the Uninstall CA0010 applicatio...

Page 51: ...eter To enter this mode simply run the software by double clicking its icon Immediately the main window pops up and allows the operator to set the parameters for the scan or to retrace a saved measure...

Page 52: ...cks the elapsed time the rate total clicks per minute The lowest two boxes show the current readings for IF and Quasi Peak detectors in dB V 4 3 2 Details The Details frame contains the characteristic...

Page 53: ...Sweep Mode Operating Instructions 4 7 4 4 Start The Start soft button is used to set the scan parameters and to run a new measurement Fig 4 9 Click Setup...

Page 54: ...eceiver via the User Port connection set the maximum observation time set Idle threshold level in dB V This is the threshold level for clicks detection when a standard limit is not selected choose if...

Page 55: ...use an oscilloscope or a wide band RF voltmeter to measure it The CA0010 sets its internal attenuator automatically as function of the threshold level for the measurement The User can verify the adopt...

Page 56: ...econd run When Open Report soft button is clicked the program opens the last saved report referring to the latest completed measurement Retrieve Report soft button can be used to load the report still...

Page 57: ...calibration process To run the autocalibration please follow the simple instructions below Install the setup as indicated in 2 10 switch the PMM CA0010 on then after a short while switch also the PMM...

Page 58: ...he self calibration starts a pop up window appears showing the status as it procedes Fig 4 11 Autocalibration If everithing goes well at the end a message like in the picture above appears showing tha...

Page 59: ...generator The internal signal generator is a high stability and accuracy 50 Ohm RF generator ranging from 150 kHz to 30 MHz It is not simply one generator but three in one It is capable of generating...

Page 60: ...16 1 1 standard tests of the base Table and of the Annex F Table To be preserved as reference this default file cannot be deleted or edited within the software 5 3 1 Standard Tests On the screen all t...

Page 61: ...he drop down menu to choose the carrier frequency among the four ones of the standard There is also a Correction box where for example the User can enter the value of an external attenuator in dB At t...

Page 62: ...rformance circuit capable of producing pulsed signals which duration and level can be set with an optimal precision and resolution It is also possible to generate in the same time wide band CISPR puls...

Page 63: ...ts sequence Set the duration to 0 ms for each unwanted event In the example above the disturbance generated will be as following described the carrier frequency will be 500 kHz Frequency tab external...

Page 64: ...t the need of additional external expensive equipment The amplitude attenuation for CISPR Pulses can be set inside the appropriate frame in the software The maximum output level is available for 0 0 d...

Page 65: ...82 6 mm wide including edges that protrude on each side which allow the module to be fastened to the rack frame with screws 6 2 Instrument Items PMM 9010 RMA Rack Mount Adapter includes the following...

Page 66: ...0 to 40 C Rack unit 3U Dimensions 483 x 410 x 132 5 mm WxDxH Weight 5 5 Kg without instruments 6 5 PMM 9010 RMA Front view Fig 6 1 Front view Legend 1 Holes Flanges used to fix the Rack Mount to the...

Page 67: ...e view Fig 6 2 Inside view Legend 1 Round holes of service 2 Rectangular holes used to put CA0010 9010F or 9010 03P 30P 60P Instrument 3 CA0010 9010F or 9010 03P 30P 60P straps 4 Rectangular holes for...

Page 68: ...ave the following items Crosshead screwdriver not provided Flat blade screwdriver or rack insertion tool not provided Tape measure and level not provided Rack Mount kit provided 6 9 Moving chassis Whe...

Page 69: ...nsure that there is adequate space around the rack to allow for servicing the chassis and for airflow If the rack has wheels ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized...

Page 70: ...ertical rails with respect to the Rack Unit Boundary and the distance show below You can use a rack insertion tool or a flat blade screwdriver to install the cage nuts Insert the chassis into the rack...

Page 71: ...led knob without loosing it completely Using the handles open the PMM 9010 RMA slowly Place the instrument by the rectangular holes and drag the instrument in contact with the frontal panel To ensure...

Page 72: ...6 8 PMM 9010 RMA Rack Mount Adapter This page has been left blank intentionally...

Page 73: ...n you would like to submit to the attention of our service organization is kept in great consideration Moreover we are continuously improving our quality but we know this is a never ending process We...

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