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Operating and 
Service Manual 

F

I7000/FI7000M1

Model

 

10013165,10013164

 

Part Number

Serial Number 

160 School House Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 

866-859-0582

 • www.arworld.us 

Summary of Contents for 10013164

Page 1: ...Operating and Service Manual FI7000 FI7000M1 Model 10013165 10013164 Part Number Serial Number 160 School House Road Souderton PA 18964 215 723 8181 Fax 866 859 0582 www arworld us ...

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Page 3: ...ENELEC EN 61010 1 Issued 2010 10 01 Ed 3 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements UL 61010 1 Issued 2012 05 11 Ed 3 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements CAN CSA C22 2 61010 1 Issued 2012 05 11 Ed 3 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for...

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Page 7: ... clearance on all vented sides of the equipment to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation Do not restrict airflow into the equipment by blocking any vents or air intakes Restricting airflow can result in damage to the equipment intermittent shut downs or safety hazards Keep equipment away from extremely hot or cold temperatures to ensure that it is used within the specified operating r...

Page 8: ...na assembly may be heavy requiring two persons to lift Use caution when installing or removing unit Follow all equipment setup and lifting instructions specified in this document Ensure connectors are appropriate for intended operation Connectors are specified in the user manual and product specification sheet Do not exceed the maximum RF input level stated in the specifications Refer to the user ...

Page 9: ...von 10 2 cm 4 in auf allen belüfteten Seiten des Geräts ein um eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation zu gewährleisten Beinträchtigen Sie den Luftstrom des Geräts nicht indem Sie Lüftungsöffnungen oder den Lufteinlass blockieren Wird der Luftstrom eingeschränkt kann dies zu Schäden am Gerät periodischen Abschaltungen und anderen Gefahren führen Halten Sie das Gerät von extrem heißen oder kalten Tempera...

Page 10: ...n in diesem Dokument angegebenen Anweisungen zur Anbringung Stellen Sie sicher dass alle Anschlüsse für den beabsichtigten Betrieb geeignet sind Informationen zu den Anschlüssen erhalten Sie im Benutzerhandbuch und im Produktspezifikationsblatt Überschreiten Sie nicht den in Spezifikationen angegebenen maximalen HF Eingangspegel Informationen zum geeigneten HF Pegel erhalten Sie im Benutzerhandbuc...

Page 11: ...imitez pas le flux d air allant dans l équipement en bloquant tout évent ou entrée d air La restriction du flux d air peut endommager l équipement causer des coupures intermittentes ou des dangers pour la sécurité Tenez l équipement à l écart de températures extrêmement chaudes ou froides pour veiller à ce qu il soit utilisé dans la plage de fonctionnement indiquée Lorsque vous installez des acces...

Page 12: ...z prudent lorsque vous installez ou retirez l unité Respectez toutes les instructions concernant l installation et le levage de l équipement indiquées dans ce document Assurez vous que les connecteurs sont appropriés pour l utilisation prévue Les connecteurs sont indiqués dans le manuel d utilisation et la fiche signalétique du produit Ne dépassez pas le niveau d entrée RF maximal indiqué dans les...

Page 13: ...g is voor goede ventilatie mogelijk te maken Belemmer de luchtstroom in het apparaat niet door ventilatieopeningen of luchtinlaten te blokkeren Het belemmeren van de luchtstroom kan leiden tot schade aan het apparaat onregelmatige uitvallen of veiligheidsrisico s Houd het apparaat uit de buurt van extreem hoge of lage temperaturen om ervoor te zorgen dat het apparaat binnen het gespecificeerde wer...

Page 14: ...instellen en optillen van de apparatuur die in dit document worden vermeld Zorg ervoor dat de connectoren geschikt zijn voor de beoogde werking De connectoren worden gespecificeerd in de gebruikershandleiding en in het productspecificatieblad Overschrijd het maximale RF ingangsniveau niet dat in de specificaties is vermeld Raadpleeg de gebruikershandleiding en het productspecificatieblad om de toe...

Page 15: ...TION 13 3 1 Warnings and Cautions 13 3 2 Laser Safety 13 3 2 1 Safe Operating Procedures and Precautions 13 3 3 General Guidelines For Use of Field Probes 14 3 3 1 Definitions of Terms as Used in This Manual 14 3 3 2 Guidelines for use of Field Probes 15 3 4 Probe Kit Appearance and Features 18 3 4 1 FL 7006 and FL7030 Probe 18 3 4 2 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 Probe 19 3 4 3 Probe Interface 20 3 5 Insta...

Page 16: ...wings 39 FIGURES 1 1 FL7006 or FL7030 1 1 2 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 1 1 3 FI7000 Interface 1 3 1 FL7006 and FL7030 Probe Features 18 3 2 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 Probe Features 19 3 3 Interface Assembly Front Panel Features 20 3 4 Probe Interface Assembly Rear Panel Features 20 3 5 Interface Assembly Label Details 21 TABLES 3 1 FL7006 and FL7030 Probe Features 18 3 2 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 Probe Features 1...

Page 17: ...e probe communicates to its dedicated interface via supplied fiber optic cables and bulkhead feed through adapters The interface provides standard communication protocols RS 232 GPIB USB 2 0 to the user s host computer to relay the measured field value Field values relayed to the host may be further processed and or displayed depending upon the host application program software Each Probe Kit come...

Page 18: ...ers a number of accessories for use with this probe kit PS1000 probe stand non conductive FM7004 Field Monitor Long fiber optic cables for single length up to 100 m Bulkhead fiber optic cable feed through adapters sets of two VM7000 Virtual Field Monitor Software for PC ...

Page 19: ...rld us Approved for public release by AR RF Microwave Instrumentation 020816 Interfaces IEEE 488 GPIB USB 2 0 Test and Measurement class RS 232 19200 Baud Fiber Optic Serial 19200 Baud reserved for con nection to FM7004A Field Monitor Laser Fiber Optic Serial reserved for connection to one FL PL 7000 series probe Fiber Optic Connectors 2 E2000 compact duplex female for probe com munication and saf...

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Page 21: ...ation date The probe interface sits between the probe and the host and provides all of the specified communication protocols to the host The two functional units are described in greater detail below 2 2 PROBES The probes incorporate three orthogonal sensors one for each axis labeled X Y and Z The sensors feed detectors and the detected signals are routed through high resistance leads to low noise...

Page 22: ...proved 2 2 3 2 FL7030 Preamplifier The detected output of each sensor is fed to an amplitude compressive preamplifier The response time is limited by a low pass filter offering an extended post detection response smoothing time constant to stabilize the reading over the specified operating frequency range 2 2 3 3 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 Preamplifier The detected outputs of each sensor are fed to a ba...

Page 23: ...ly samples are taken only upon receipt of a host request for measurement The sampled data is digitally processed to calculate the measured field level The firmware applies probe specific factory generated probe calibration data This data includes temperature correction data based on the internal probe temperature monitor 2 3 PROBE INTERFACE The FI7000 Interface provides power and communication to ...

Page 24: ...FL7006 FL7030 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060Kit 12 Rev J ...

Page 25: ... WARNING This Class 1 laser product contains an embedded Class 4 laser light source which may be hazardous Only trained qualified personnel should operate maintain and service it WARNING Explosive Atmosphere To avoid explosion never operate this unit in an explosive atmosphere This equipment is not certified for operation in an explosive atmosphere 3 2 LASER SAFETY This Class 1 laser product conta...

Page 26: ...ilized to the time at which a measurement of that field would be available to be read at a value within about 2 of final value This would be about four time constants of the detector amplifier response plus the total defined sampling and A D conversion and smoothing times This time is not transmission speed dependent This time is field level dependent in certain AR probes a longer time at low leve...

Page 27: ... a field probe Any such objects in the proximity of the probe may distort the near field and compromise measurement accuracy Always mount a probe on a non conductive non metallic platform using only non conductive non metallic hardware including screws 3 3 2 2 Probe Location Probe location is a critical factor in the effective efficient use of a measurement system This is particularly true for the...

Page 28: ...s power to the power in the fundamental to produce a reading Reading square root of sum of squares of the two field levels At higher field levels the detectors may not be in their square law range and tend to respond more to the peak RF level Readings are more likely related to the sum of the peak values of the field at each sensor location This value will vary with the relative phases of the comp...

Page 29: ... frequency of the E field being measured Quite often measurements are desired at frequencies that are not included in the Correction Factor list In these situations it is recommended that linear interpolation be used between adjacent frequencies Typically Correction Factors are supplied at one amplitude with that amplitude being toward the lower end of the specified operating range These Correctio...

Page 30: ...Protects and supports the sensors 3 Housing Protects and shields the probe electronic components 4 Fiber Optic Cable L Routes laser optical power and commands to probe 5 Fiber Optic Cable X Routes optical transmit data from probe 6 Probe Base Provides mount via 20 screw Rotation about screw axis brings each sensor through the same position 7 Mounting Adapter For mounting probe with a selected sens...

Page 31: ...s 3 Housing Protective Cover Protects and shields the probe electronic components 4 Fiber Optic Cable L Routes laser optical power and commands to probe 5 Fiber Optic Cable X Routes optical transmit data from probe 6 Probe Base Provides mount via 20 screw 7 Mounting Adapter For mounting probe with a selected sensor axis aligned to a mounting screw axis This is the normal mounting position when the...

Page 32: ...rns on the probe kit and illuminates to indicate that prime power is applied 2 Key Switch Enables the laser power supply 3 Laser On Switch Illuminated momentary switch to start laser on sequence Switch is illuminated when laser is on 4 F O Status LED Illuminates Green when F O connection is sensed Illuminates Red if cable fault is present 5 System Fault LED Illuminates Red if probe communication i...

Page 33: ...acking materials for future use 2 Open the carrying case which holds all smaller items 3 Check all materials against the packing list to verify that the equipment received matches the order Note any discrepancies If discrepancies are noted or there are questions about the probe kit contents contact AR Customer Service 4 Be sure that you are satisfied with the contents of your order and the conditi...

Page 34: ...nsion fibers in the links between the interface and the probe Bulkhead fiber optic feed through adapters may be used to attach one or two extension cables Feed throughs may be used un mounted or may be panel mounted for penetration of screen room walls The fiber cable is rugged but sharp bends less than 1 inch radius must be avoided Position the fiber so that it is not subject to physical abuse an...

Page 35: ...nnected Check the F O Status LED Enable the laser power supply with the key switch Press the laser on button once Wait three seconds Observe that the green Laser on indicator stays lit This indicates that the probe is responding To completely turn the probe kit off turn the power switch to the off position To maximize laser life turn laser off when not in use using key switch 3 7 OPERATING PROTOCO...

Page 36: ...ormation Transfer Protocol The probe kit only responds to commands from another device It transmits no data without first receiving instructions to do so All characters are defined by and transferred as common 7 bit ASCII characters Command Structure A command string consists in sequence of command letter parameter optional carriage return CR Response Structure In response to a command the interfa...

Page 37: ...ld value plus one floating decimal point after the 2nd or 3rd digit in implied units of Volts meter and s is a status flag S or X where S indicates status is OK X indicates status is not OK See NOTE 1 Described in more detail Start character ASCII colon 1 character D Command identifier 1 character x X axis field 4 digit value with ASCII decimal point 5 characters y Y axis field 4 digit value with ...

Page 38: ... value with ASCII decimal point 5 characters s Status flag S or X 1 character termination Depends on the selected response termination characters see TERM command for details 1 or 2 characters Character field separators are not used Read Probe Identification I CR Probe kit response structure start character command letter model serial number firmware rev level probe calibration date status flag te...

Page 39: ...e model designation 1 6 characters r Firmware revision level 0 10 characters termination Depends on the selected response termination characters see TERM command for details 1 or 2 characters Total number of characters is variable Read Probe Interface Serial Number command SN CR Response structure serial number s termination where s serial number 1 to 10 characters termination Depends on the selec...

Page 40: ...n generated the probe kit will generally check and then clear its input buffer until a new start character is received Specific responses are as listed below Recommended actions are shown in brackets termination depends on the selected response termination characters 1 or 2 characters Format Ex where x a z Code Command Detail Ea termination Framing error Indicates that corrupted data has been reco...

Page 41: ...e if this probe error clears If error does not clear probe needs to be repaired Note that since the probe is not user repairable there is no reason for further fault detection in the probe Eh termination Laser not on error Commands cannot be sent to or received from the probe without the laser power on Turn laser on from front panel and check for fault status 3 7 2 GPIB IEEE 488 Operating Protocol...

Page 42: ...rd Communications with this port requires the host computer to have a USBTMC driver available All commands and queries through this port must be terminated with a CR The cable required to make this connection is a USB 2 0 A B peripheral device cable The cable can be no longer than 5 meters If a longer distance is required a USB hub must be used A cable carrying the official USB logo is recommended...

Page 43: ...7 3 1 Normal Operation Command Response Uses the Normal Operation Command Response as defined for RS 232 3 7 3 2 Error Code Responses Uses the Error Code Responses as defined for RS 232 3 7 4 F O Serial Dedicated port for connection to FM7004 monitor ...

Page 44: ...FL7006 FL7030 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060Kit 32 Rev J ...

Page 45: ...In the event that the kit malfunctions while it is still under warranty always contact an authorized service representative Contact AR Customer Service for return authorization before returning any part of the probe kit for repair or replacement 4 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The probe kit has been calibrated at the factory and should maintain its calibration for a long period of time if not physicall...

Page 46: ...lly Use the original shipping case boxes and packing materials if possible 4 To return an item contact AR Customer Service for an RMA number and shipping instructions Returns from outside the United States are not permitted without prior authorization If shipping from outside of the United States closely follow all directions on the RMA form for return shipping and marking If the Field Probe is st...

Page 47: ...this type of probe kit To obtain a quotation and arrange for calibration contact AR AR recommends a one year calibration interval beginning after the date of shipment of the probe kit 4 7 UPGRADE POLICIES Probe kit firmware is periodically upgraded to enhance functionality Contact AR Customer Service to check on the upgrade status for your probe s ...

Page 48: ...FL7006 FL7030 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060Kit 36 Rev J ...

Page 49: ...the off axis antennas be positioned both orthogonally to the E field and orthogonally to the direction of propagation while the other off axis antenna be aligned with the direction of propagation This is achieved by pivoting the Field Probe 45 from the direction of propagation See Figure A 2 Using this mounting configuration allows the Field Probe to be easily re positioned when changes in antenna...

Page 50: ...FL7006 FL7030 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060Kit 38 Rev J ...

Page 51: ...Rev J 39 Appendix B Dimensional Drawings Figure B 1 Models FL7030 FL7006 ...

Page 52: ...FL7006 FL7030 FL7218 FL7040 FL7060Kit 40 Rev J Figure B 2 Models FL7218 FL7040 FL7060 ...

Page 53: ... cover If the security label is removed and or cut the warranty of the module will be voided Vacuum tubes in the L series amplifiers traveling wave tubes in TWT amplifiers and power heads will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year Contact AR RF Microwave Instrumentation for warranty information regarding items not listed Seller s sole responsibility in fulfill...

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