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3.12
Cable Nulling using the included terminators
Any load connected to a coax that is not perfectly matched to the coaxial cable’s
characteristic impedance will have its impedance modified by the coax. Cable nulling allows
you to remove the effect of the coaxial cable so that the impedance you read shows the
impedance of the load at the end of the cable, without the cable modifying effects.
Cable nulling is selected by using one of the (with cable) options when selecting the
instrument mode. The Bravo MRI II will prompt you for the required action during the cable
nulling procedure. Basically, the Bravo MRI II takes three readings: open circuit, short circuit,
and nominal Z
0
.
The data that results from a procedure that nulls a cable will be specific for that cable. If
the cable is changed, a new nulling must be performed. If the power is turned off, the cable
nulling information will be lost, so a new cable nulling procedure will be required after power
is restored. Note, if you power-up again and do not wish to use cable nulling, you can just
fake it by going though the nulling procedure without any cable or load, then change the
instrument state to “no cable”.
3.12.1
Cable Definition
The coaxial cable characteristic impedance must be defined for cable nulling to operate
properly. This can be done in the Cable Characteristics sub menu (see 3.11.4 ).
3.12.2
Nulling Procedure
The nulling procedure begins by selecting a <with cable> option when setting up the
instrument mode (see Error! Reference source not found.or Error! Reference source not
found.). Install the cable to be nulled to the RF connector of the Bravo MRI II unit. Once the
instrument mode is selected and the cable is connected, the procedure can begin using the
included terminators.
3.12.2.1
Open Circuit Reading
With the far end of the coax un-terminated (open circuit) press the ENTER key once. A
few seconds later the Bravo MRI II will prompt you for the next reading…(a short).
3.12.2.2
Short Circuit Reading
With the far end of the coax shorted using the coaxial short, press the ENTER key once.
When this step is complete the display shows that it wants the nominal impedance
termination, usually 50 (or 75) ohms.
3.12.2.3
Nominal Z Reading
With the far end of the coax terminated with a matched load (50 Ohms is included in the
kit), press ENTER once. The firmware will compute and apply the corrections. This
completes the cable nulling procedure. To verify that you completed the procedure correctly,
notice that the display shows flat line(s) at Z
0
(and near zero degrees). If that procedure went
well, remove the matched load. Now you are ready to take measurements at the end of the
coax. If you do not see flat lines at the expected values, redo the procedure starting at
3.12.2.
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