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A.H. Systems Model SAS-563B Active Loop Antenna 

 

 

 

 

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 A.H. Systems inc. 

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SAS-563B Active 

Loop Antenna 

Operation Manual 

Summary of Contents for SAS-563B

Page 1: ...A H Systems Model SAS 563B Active Loop Antenna A H Systems inc Mar 2021 REV E 1 SAS 563B Active Loop Antenna Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ems Model SAS 563B Active Loop Antenna A H Systems inc Mar 2021 REV E 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 CALCULATIONS 10 ANTENNA FORMULAS 11 MAINTENANCE 12 WARRANTY 13 ...

Page 3: ... Antenna A H Systems inc Mar 2021 REV E 3 INTRODUCTION Model Frequency Range Part Number Description SAS 563B 1 kHz 30 MHz 2384 Active 12 Loop Antenna INCLUDED EQUIPMENT Amplifier matching base with 12 shielded loop antenna battery charger ...

Page 4: ... is operated in a location which will control the radiated energy such that it will not cause injury and will not violate regulatory levels of electromagnetic interference 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 5: ...deal for emissions testing and has a balanced Faraday shield to reduce the E field response for a pure magnetic field measurement Review this manual and become familiar with all safety markings and instructions ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS SAS 563B Loop Antenna specifications Frequency Range 1 kHz 30 MHz Impedance 50 ohms Output Connector Type BNC f Mounting 1 4 20 Tread f Weight 2 5 lbs 1 13 kg Loop Di...

Page 6: ... attaching stud Connect the output BNC connector on the side of the antenna to the input of a 50 analyzer or receiver GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS The SAS 563B loop antenna is an active loop designed to perform magnetic field and shielding effectiveness testing The loop antenna has a balanced Faraday shield to reduce the E field response for a pure magnetic field measurement ...

Page 7: ...vide a listing of the frequency of operation and its correction factor in dB The field strength is the receiver voltage in dB V plus the correction factor refer to the correction factor calibration plus any cable loss When making a measurement mount the antenna on an appropriate mast or tripod with the plane of the loop antenna facing the DUT SHIELDING EFFECTIVNESS TESTING Both the SAS 563B and th...

Page 8: ...se The amplifier ON OFF switch must be in the OFF CHARGE position to charge the battery Every hour of charge will result in two hours of operation for up to 10 hours of charging Charging for up to 24 hours will not damage the battery Using the battery charger to operate the amplifier directly is not recommended REPLACING THE BATTERIES Remove the four 6 32 flat head screws from the bottom of the ba...

Page 9: ... SAS 563B for shielding effectiveness testing per IEEE 299 MIL STD 285 and NSA 65 6 as well as many other test standards SAC 210 Standard 3 meter BNC m to BNC m RF cable made with RG 58 Optional ferrite loading and custom lengths can be made to your specifications Other cable types available upon request Tripod The ATU 510 wooded Tripod comes with a spring loaded 1 4 20 male thread for mounting th...

Page 10: ...ons test requirements For emissions measurements add the correction factor plus cable loss to receiver reading in dB V to convert to field strength in dB A meter Field Strength dBuA m SA dBuV MAF dB m cable loss dB SA Spectrum Analyzer or Receiver voltage reading MAF Magnetic Antenna Correction Factor CL Cable Loss in dB Fictitious electric field strength can be calculated by the following dB V m ...

Page 11: ...1 25 dBA to dB A dB A dBA 120 A m to T T 1 25 A m dB A to dBA dBA dB A 120 E FIELD ANTENNAS LOG LINEAR POWER Correction Factor dB V m dB V AF dBm to Watts W 10 dBm 30 10 Field Strength V m 30 watts Gain numeric meters Watts to dBm dBm 10log W 30 Required Power Watts V m meters 2 30 Gain numeric dBW to Watts W 10 dBW 10 LOOP ANTENNAS Watts to dBW dBW 10log W Correction Factors dB A m dB V AF dBW to...

Page 12: ...loop preamplifier by A H Systems experienced technicians is recommended Our staff can recalibrate almost any type or brand of antenna Repair maintenance is not recommended in the field The antenna should be returned to A H Systems For more information about our calibration services or to place an order for antenna calibration visit our website at www AHSystems com or call 818 998 0223 ...

Page 13: ...t within the warranty period commencing with the delivery of the product by A H Systems 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 cause...

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