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Welcome to the PM5
Congratulations.
You have chosen Virginia Diodes’ PM5, an industry-leading
solution for high frequency power measurement requirements. The PM5 is
VDI’s latest version of the Erickson calorimetric power meter and thanks to
widespread industry acceptance, it has become the
defacto
standard for
power measurement above 100 GHz. This highly accurate millimeter wave
measurement tool is ideal for applications from 75 GHz to more than 3 THz.
The PM5 supports power measurement ranges from 1 µW up to 200 mW; it
includes a WR10 sensor head and data collection software. A wide range of
input waveguide tapers are available from VDI, making the PM5 a very
flexible tool for high frequency applications. The PM5 delivers extremely wide
bandwidth, excellent input match, low noise, high sensitivity and a USB
interface powered by VDI’s open source software for convenient operation
and data collection.
New Benefits and Features
The new PM5 delivers lower noise, allowing for faster and more sensitive measurements. The PM5 also has a new auto
scaling feature that allows for faster range changes and offers the flexibility of remote control through its new USB connection
and software. Customer-designed software can also interface with the PM5 thanks to open source coding.
Safety
Read all instructions and information in this PM5 product manual before turning on or using your power meter.
Start-Up & Operation procedures must be followed for proper function of the PM5. If you have questions contact VDI
at 434.297.3257 before using your power meter.
1)
Use of any attachments not authorized by VDI may void the PM5’s limited warranty and could pose a hazard to the
operator. Check with VDI before any measurement connection is attempted beyond the descriptions in this manual or if it
may exceed commonly accepted standards of practice. (Tel) 434.297.3257 (Email)
2)
The PM5 is intended for use with a grounded power supply; check with VDI if operational situations would utilize a
different power source including free-standing generators.
3)
Do not connect or disconnect either the AC power cable or the sensor cable while the meter is switched on.
4)
Avoid strong vibration or shock to the sensor head; do not drop the sensor head on the floor or any other hard surface.
Virginia Diodes, Inc. (VDI) accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from or
caused by:
•
Improper use or use for other purposes than those for which the PM5 was designed;
•
Repairs carried out by persons other than VDI or its assigned agents;
•
Tampering with or altering the power cord or sensor cable;
•
Adjustment of machine components outside the parameters described in this manual.
New Benefits and Safety
