PRAXSYM PM-2458 User Manual Download Page 1

 

2.4/5.3/5.8GHz 
Broadband Wireless 

Power Meter 

PM-2458 

User’s Manual

 

Summary of Contents for PM-2458

Page 1: ...2 4 5 3 5 8GHz BroadbandWireless Power Meter PM 2458 User s Manual...

Page 2: ...workmanship or material defect In no case shall PRAXSYM s liability for breach of warranty exceed the pur chase price of the items in question PRAXSYM s liability on any claim of any kind for any loss...

Page 3: ...f Contents Introduction to the PM 2458 1 Using the PM 2458 2 Measuring Transmitter Power 5 Measuring Transmission Line Loss 7 Measuring VSWR of Antenna and Terminations 9 Specifications 11 Appendix VS...

Page 4: ...oad band modulation schemes in the license exempt 2 4 5 3 and 5 8 GHz frequency bands The meter was designed with the system integrator and installer in mind It is the perfect tool for the verificatio...

Page 5: ...ly to the transmitter The meter should always have a 50 load on its output when connected to a transmitter Depending on the type of test this can be an antenna or the 50 termination included in the ki...

Page 6: ...asurements The accuracy of the VSWR meas urement depends on several variables forward and reflected power levels attenuation in the transmission line etc Button Description ON OFF Turns the unit ON or...

Page 7: ...ne and then is replaced for one second by the band indi cator 2 4G 5 3G or 5 8G and the in line attenu ator setting 00 10 20 or 30 REFL Similar in function to the FWD button except it dis plays the re...

Page 8: ...ection and 20 to 17 dBm in the reflected Damage can occur to the meter if the forward power into the meter without the attenuator exceeds 36 dBm Most broadband radio transmitters deliver less than 100...

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Page 10: ...rans mission line directly to the transmitter with the proper amount of attenuation if necessary Move the PM 2458 to the opposite end of the transmission line Con nect the meter as shown on the opposi...

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Page 12: ...ld be pretty evident using the PM 2458 as they will indicate a VSWR higher than 1 5 1 It is possible to measure the VSWR or return loss of a transmission line termination by placing the meter between...

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Page 14: ...tor 0 dBm to 37 dBm 20 dB inline attenuator 10 dBm to 47 dBm 30 dB inline attenuator Power Measurement Accuracy 0 5 dBm with a 1 2 1 LOAD Insertion Loss 0 4 dB 2 4 GHz 0 75 dB 5 8 GHz VSWR Measurement...

Page 15: ...Mechanical Specifications cont d Power Source 2 AA alkaline batteries industrial grade Size 4 9 x 2 7 inches exc N connector Weight 10 ounces Page 12 P R A X S Y M...

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Page 18: ...PM 2458 Page 15 Notes...

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