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LANGER 

EMV-Technik 

DE-01728 Bannewitz  
[email protected] 
www.langer-emv.com 

ESA1 

4.1.4   Example: Measurements on a complex unit under test 

In  many  cases,  different  effects  of  various  RF  sources  within  the  unit  under  test  will  first  be 
superposed and lead to an amplification or reduction of the RF fields at particular frequencies. It is 
therefore  important  for  an  effective  reason  analysis,  particularly  with  complex  units  under  test 
comprising  several  modules,  to  dismantle  the  unit  under  test  and  deal  with  individual  modules 
separately. 
The  unit  under  test  shown  in 

Figure 27

  has  several  potential  disturbance  emission  sources.  We 

only consider here the interface module plugged on to the basic unit as an example: 
 

 

Figure 27

 RF sources on the interface module 

 
Three RF sources are likely to cause emissions: 
 
1)  plug-and-socket connector between basic unit and interface module 
2)  electronic components (processor with memory chip) on the interface module 
3)  data streams generated by the interface module and fed into the connected cable 
 
Deal with these three RF sources in succession. You will need measurement set-ups that largely 
blank out the other RF sources of the unit under test and those of the basic unit. 
 

1)  Plug-and-socket connector between basic unit and interface module 

Assumption: 

The basic unit and interface module are connected to each other via data and control lines. These 
lines are well protected by the basic unit and interface module in the area of the GND systems 

– 

but in the area of the plug-and-socket connector they lie in the open air. The high-frequency shares 
of  the  signals  sent  via  these  lines  generate  RF  magnetic  fields  which  can  dissipate  freely  in  the 
atmosphere and can cause voltage differences between the GND of the basic unit and that of the 
interface module. These voltage differences drive RF currents into the cable that  is connected to 
the interface module and thus cause emissions (

Figure 28

). 

All other potential RF sources have to be largely eliminated to measure these voltage differences.  
To  do  so,  make  several  connections  between  the  GND  of  the  basic  unit  and  the  GP 23  ground 
plate with copper foil adhesive tape (mainly  in  the area of the interface module). The basic unit's 
GND in the area of the interface module and the ground plate are thus equipotential 

– the voltage 

differences  caused  by  other  sources  are  short-circuited  to  the  greatest  possible  extent.  Also 
disconnect the data cable from  the interface module provided the data transfer between interface 
module and basic unit is not dramatically reduced by this measure. 

Содержание ESA1

Страница 1: ...r Manual Development System Disturbance Emission ESA1 Measuring disturbances emitted by a module comparative measurements at the developer s workplace Copyright C Dipl Ing Gunter Langer N thnitzer Han...

Страница 2: ...ar field probes 14 3 5 Modification of the module 15 4 Measurement set up variants 16 4 1 Measurement of the common mode component 16 4 1 1 Unit under test with one cable terminal 16 4 1 2 Unit under...

Страница 3: ...stem of the unit under test is excited through electric or magnetic coupling i e in the near field This metal system comprises the PCB itself and all connected cables and metal parts such as housings...

Страница 4: ...well as the output of the latter Figure 2 Figure 2 GP 23 Ground Plate The nickel plated surface ensures a steady and reliable conductive connection to the HFW 21 RF current transformer or HFA 21 RF by...

Страница 5: ...the immediate vicinity of the unit under test is possible because all cables to the unit under test are disconnected coupled to the base plate through capacitive coupling or filtered in a typical ESA1...

Страница 6: ...ft and right side of the shielding material against the ground plate An uninterrupted connection between the ground plate and shielding material is crucial for an effective shielding Figure 6 Z23 1 sh...

Страница 7: ...e currents flowing on both lines whereas the differential mode currents are measured via the DIFF output The RF output voltage is independent of the direct current flowing through the transformer if c...

Страница 8: ...s It is mainly used to simulate the data lines connected in normal operation and their capacitance relative to the surroundings Instead of the data line a discrete capacitance is connected to the sign...

Страница 9: ...d measured by the probe and typical examples for application Optionally available The near field probes of the LF type are available for measurements in the frequency range between 100 kHz and 50 MHz...

Страница 10: ...of the ground plate Inside the shielding tent connect the 12 V input of the PA 203 to the 3 5 mm connector on the ground plate via the enclosed power supply cable approx 10 cm long two power supply p...

Страница 11: ...ly emitted This information allows you to design a measurement set up so that the decisive emitted currents can be measured To confirm the measurement set up compare your measurement results with the...

Страница 12: ...re gridlines allow the developer to compare measurement curves very precisely in the linear or logarithmic 2D diagram Figure 18 Data Manager 2 Storage and export of measured data Any amount of measure...

Страница 13: ...evices can also be stored in configuration files and reloaded 3 3 Localization through global changes to the unit under test The unit under test often allows you to locate the emission sources by chan...

Страница 14: ...0 1 for magnetic and the probe RF E 02 for electric fields These measurements give you an idea of the respective disturbance emission mechanism As a next step locate the sources of these exciting fiel...

Страница 15: ...ed damping or the lines of force are kept in the immediate vicinity of the source and do not exit the module Having detected the potential disturbing fields on the module you will automatically have i...

Страница 16: ...r test is installed near a metal surface control system in a washing machine simulate this distance The scope of delivery includes a foam block 25 mm high which you can use as a distance piece Figure...

Страница 17: ...nk to the ground plate Establish a direct conductive connection from the GND terminal of the plug and socket connector to the ground plate instead of the cable in the simplest case Figure 24 You can a...

Страница 18: ...nd those of the basic unit 1 Plug and socket connector between basic unit and interface module Assumption The basic unit and interface module are connected to each other via data and control lines The...

Страница 19: ...ifications such as filters or changing the plug assignment are directly measurable Figure 28 GND of the interface module connected to the COM output of the HFW 21 2 Electronic components processor wit...

Страница 20: ...module feeds a RF current into the signal wires of the data cable This current couples to the shield via the cable capacitance of signal wire shield and flows back to the GND of the interface module I...

Страница 21: ...upply systems Figure 31 Set up without the basic unit 4 1 5 External data lines 1 Measuring the RF current on data lines To measure the RF current on data lines simulate the capacitance of the line co...

Страница 22: ...ts via the DIFF port Figure 34 According to the disturbance emission mechanism described under chapter 1 this differential mode current does not result in any disturbance emissions But since it also f...

Страница 23: ...th field sources The user is responsible for taking measures to protect the correct function of products outside the EMC environment of the test set up in particular against interference This can be a...

Страница 24: ...manufacture either by repair or by delivery of replacement during the statutory warranty period This warranty is only granted on condition that the information and instructions in the user manual have...

Страница 25: ...The probe head contains a magnetically active curb with a width of approx 0 5 mm To achieve measurement the probe with the curb is positioned on conducting paths IC or capacitor connections Frequency...

Страница 26: ...rface in question Due to its very small construction magnetic field distributions of under 1 millimeter can be resolved on IC housings and PCB surfaces for example The probe enables measurements in ha...

Страница 27: ...C pins and small components Frequency 30 MHz to 3 GHz RF E 10 The near field probe detects electrical fields that clocked leads emit via their surface The probe head tip is approx 0 5 mm wide The inte...

Страница 28: ...z 1 GHz DC socket 12 V 2 5 A 40 dB at 1 MHz 1 GHz Pole terminal 10 A 50 dB at 1 MHz 1 GHz 7 5 Z23 1 shielding tent Working room length x width x height Damping Z23 1 900 x 500 x 400 mm 45 50 dB at 30...

Страница 29: ...3 GHz 1 11 H Field Probe RF R 400 1 30 MHz 3 GHz 1 12 H Field Probe RF U 2 5 2 30 MHz 3 GHz 1 13 H Field Probe RF U 5 2 30 MHz 3 GHz 1 14 E Field Probe RF E 02 30 MHz 1 5 GHz 1 15 E Field Probe RF E 0...

Страница 30: ...Probe tip 1 33 ChipScan ESA software CS ESA 1 34 Dongle 1 35 User manual 1 36 Laminated quick guide 1 37 ESA1 system case 1 The shielding tent is alternatively available with a taller working space 90...

Страница 31: ...nically processed either in its entirety or in part without the prior written permission of Langer EMV Technik GmbH The management of Langer EMV Technik GmbH assumes no liability for damage that may a...

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