SPM-50 RF Spectrum Power Meter PC Software User Manual Shineway Technologies, Inc.
Notices Copyright 2014, ShinewayTech, All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from ShinewayTech as governed by international copyright laws. Warranty The material contained in this document is subject to change without notice. ShinewayTech makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ShinewayTech shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The battery is a consumable part and is not subject to the SPM-50 warranty. ISO9001 Certification Produced to ISO9001 International Quality System Standard as part of ShinewayTech, objective of continually increasing customer satisfaction through improved process control. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 2 -
Safety Instructions During each stage of operation of this instrument, please always observe the following safety instructions. Not taking any safety precautions or following the instructions will violate the safety standards of design, manufacturing and application of these instruments. In no case will Shineway Technologies bear the responsibilities for consequences incurred by violation of the following instructions. Safety Terms Used in This Manual The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personnel injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or the entire product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. The NOTE sign information that may be beneficial during the use and maintenance of the instrument. Never connect or disconnect probe when RF signal is live, emitted RF signal may harm human health. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 3 -
Contents Notices... 2 Warranty... 2 Safety Instructions... 3 1. General Information... 6 1.1 Scope of this Manual... 6 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection... 6 1.3 Introduction... 7 2. Introduction... 8 Software Interface... 8 2.1 Software Interface Description... 9 2.2 Software Menu Description... 9 3. Basic Operation... 11 3.1 Test Mode Selection... 11 3.2 Sample Rate... 13 3.3 CCDF Threshold... 13 3.4 Measure Time... 13 3.5 Unit... 13 3.6 Power Limit... 13 3.7 User Information... 14 3.8 Default Set... 15 4. Test Operation... 16 4.1. Single Normal... 16 4.2. Single Burst Mode... 16 4.3. Segment Sweep Mode... 16 4.4. Result... 16 5. Save and Review Test File... 17 5.1. Open File... 17 5.2. Save File... 17 5.3. Print Preview... 17 6. Specification... 18 7. Maintenance and Calibration... 19 7.1. Cleaning of Interfaces... 19 7.2. Calibration Requirements... 19 Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 4 -
8. Warranty Information... 20 Terms of Warranty... 20 Exclusions... 20 Warranty Registration... 20 Returning Instruments... 20 Contacting Customer Service... 21 Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 5 -
1. General Information 1.1 Scope of this Manual Thank you for purchasing ShinewayTech instrument. Please read this manual carefully before using any of ShinewayTech series fiber-optic instrument. Always observe the warnings and cautions appearing throughout this manual. This manual contains the information necessary for proper operation and maintenance of ShinewayTech SPM-50, troubleshooting instructions as well as information regarding obtaining services. All ShinewayTech SPM-50 are carefully assembled and undergo a rigorous mechanical, electrical, and optical inspection prior to shipment. Beside the instrument, the package should also include a data transfer cable, a power adapter, a PC Analysis software installation disk and this users manual etc. For detailed information, refer to the packing list Upon receiving the instrument, please check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the shipping agent or the representative of Shineway Technologies Inc. immediately. Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary. 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures. Examine the instrument for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you find any damage or the instrument is not working, or if any of the following items are not included, please contact your representative of Shineway Technologies, Inc. If necessary, you may contact Shineway Technologies, Inc via this email: support@shinewaytech.com. To return the instrument in the case of repair, calibration or other maintenance, please note the following: Be sure to pack the instrument with soft cushion like Polyethylene, so as to protect the shell of the instrument. Please use the original hard packing box. If use other packing material, please ensure at least 3 cm soft material around the instrument. Be sure to correctly fill out and return the warranty registration card, which should include the following information: company name, postal address, contact, phone number, email address and problem description. Be sure to seal the packing box with exclusive tape. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 6 -
Be sure to ship to your representative or the agent of the Company in a reliable way. 1.3 Introduction ShinewayTech RF Spectrum Power Meter PC software (the software) controls SPM-50A to run measurement, display result on PC screen, export result to PC and print report. Function: 1. Automatic probe detection 2. Measurement settings, real time test display 3. Measurement mode: Single Normal, Single Burst, Segment Sweep 4. Measurement settings and result list 5. Power indicating dials 6. Histogram display 7. Max power & frequency point indication in Segment Sweep mode 8. Real time power & frequency correspondence in Segment Sweep mode 9. Histogram coordinates display in status bar 10. Alarm function 11. Open and save measurement data 12. Data preview and print Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 7 -
2. Introduction Software Interface Double click RF Power Meter.exe icon to run the software. The software interface is shown below. When power meter probe is connected to PC via USB, the status bar will display Device: Online in the right area. Software Interface (Normal Mode) Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 8 -
2.1 Software Interface Description Item Menu Bar Tool Bar Information Area Histogram Status Bar Function File management, parameter setup Run test, stop test and mode switch Parameters, data and indicating dials display Power per frequency points Device connection status, probe temperature information 2.2 Software Menu Description 1. Menu Bar Top Menu Sub Menu Function Open File Open test result (.CSV file) File Save File Save test result (.CSV file) Print Preview Preview results to be printed Print Print test results Mode (Single frequency point / Segment Sweep), Measure Set Frequency, Filter Type, Sample Rate, CCDF Threshold, Unit (dbm, mw/w) Settings Power Limit When power limit is enabled, normal power is shown in green, over-range power is shown in Red. User Information Operator, Sample Type and Sample S/N Default Set Load default settings, Single Normal as default measurement mode Help About Copyright Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 9 -
2. Tool Bar Item Run Stop Normal / Burst Mode Measure Set Function Start test Stop test Toggle between Normal / Burst mode Mode (Single frequency point / Segment Sweep), Frequency, Filter Type, Sample Rate, CCDF Threshold, Unit (dbm, mw/w) 3. Information Area Item Function List Display measurement parameters and results Indicating Dial Forward power and reflected power Histogram Display historical data or frequency sweep data Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 10 -
3. Basic Operation SPM-50A RF Spectrum Power Meter works in three modes: 1. Single Normal: Forward Power, Reflected Power, Return Loss, VSWR, Peak Power, Crest, CCDF. 2. Single Burst: Burst, Burst Peak, Duty Cycle. 3. Segment Sweep: Forward Power, Frequency (Frequency of max forward power), Mark (Input frequency to get corresponding power). User need set measurement mode and frequency before test. If the signal to be tested is modulated, sample rate is also to be set. When testing CCDF, user need to set CCDF threshold. In segment sweep mode, user need set frequency range. Typical operation guide: 3.1 Test Mode Selection Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 11 -
Single Normal In Measure Set, select Single, click Normal / Burst Mode to select Single Normal mode. Single Burst In Measure Set, select Single, click Normal / Burst Mode to select Single Burst mode. Segment Sweep In Measure Set, set frequency range. There are two ways to enter Measurement Set : Click Measure Set on Tool Bar or select Measure Set from Settings Menu. Frequency Setting User need set frequency before test: Measurement Settings User can select Single or Segment Sweep mode, when in Single mode, user can Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 12 -
toggle between Single Normal and Single Burst by clicking Normal / Burst Mode button on Tool Bar. In Single Normal and Single Burst modes, user can manually set frequency (400MHz~4000MHz) or select preset frequency ranges (Major mobile bands). In Segment Sweep mode, user can manually set frequency range (Minimum Difference from start frequency and stop frequency is 5MHz) or select preset frequency ranges. 3.2 Sample Rate User need set appropriate sample rate before testing modulated signals in Measure Set menu. Available sample rates are: 5K, 30K and 300K. Higher frequency of the modulated signal, higher sample rate. 3.3 CCDF Threshold User need set CCDF threshold before CCDF test in Measure Set menu, the threshold range is: 17dBm 57dBm. 3.4 Measure Time Default test interval is 2 seconds and total time is 86400 seconds. 3.5 Unit User can choose dbm or W/mW as power unit in Measure Set menu. 3.6 Power Limit Click Settings menu to select Power Limit. When certain test item e.g. Forward Power is over limit range, the power data will be displayed in red color. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 13 -
Power Limit Menu Check Enable Warning to enable Power Limit function. Available power limits in each mode: Single Normal mode: Forward Power, Reflected Power, Return Loss, Peak Power Single Burst mode: Burst, Burst Peak Segment Sweep mode: Forward Power 3.7 User Information User can input: Operator, Sample Type and Sample S/N information and save them to test results. Click Settings menu and select User Information to enter below interface: User Information Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 14 -
3.8 Default Set Load default settings to Single Normal mode. Click Settings menu and select Default Set. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 15 -
4. Test Operation After finishing test setup, user can start test in three supported modes: Single Normal, Single Burst, and Segment Sweep. 4.1. Single Normal Single Normal mode is to test continuous signal including continuous modulated signals. Test items include: Forward Power, Reflected Power, Return Loss, VSWR, Peak Power, Crest and CCDF. 4.2. Single Burst Mode Single Burst mode tests the power, peak power and duty cycle of burst signal. Set frequency and sample rate before test. 4.3. Segment Sweep Mode Segment Sweep mode tests the frequency carried by the line. 4.4. Result Set frequency range before test. Click Run button on Tool Bar to start test. Test result is displayed in three ways: 1. Result list in information area. 2. Indicating dial shows forward power or burst power. 3. Histogram shows historical test result of selected item or frequency sweeping result. Over-range test result will be displayed in red color. In Single Normal or Single Burst mode, test will automatically stop at 86400 second from start. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 16 -
5. Save and Review Test File 5.1. Open File User can open saved file (.CSV) in current test mode. 5.2. Save File User can save test data in to.csv file format. Click Files menu and select Save File. Default prefix of file name for each test mode respectively is: NData for Single Normal mode, BData for Single Burst mode and SData for Frequency Sweep mode. 5.3. Print Preview User can preview the printing effect of current file (.CSV). Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 17 -
6. Specification Basic Specification Frequency Range Return Loss Max Input Power 400MHz ~ 4000MHz 0 ~ 23dB 57dBm Input VSWR <1.1 Insertion Loss 0.1dB Directivity 30 db (<3GHz); 28 db (>3GHz) Test Mode Segment Sweep / Single Normal / Single Burst Segment Sweep Specification Frequency Range 5M~3.6GHz Frequency Resolution 10KHz Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm Filter Bandwidth (3dB) 1MHz Power Range 10~57dBm Power Accuracy ±0.8 db Power Measurement Specification Power Range Average: 100mW ~ 200W (20 ~ 53dBm) Peak: 100mW ~ 500W (20 ~ 57dBm) Peak Average Ratio <12dB CCDF 0.1 ~ 100% Power Resolution ±0.01 db Power Accuracy ±0.3dB (0 ~ +15 or +35 ~ +50 increase (Single Normal) ±0.4dB) NOTE: lower 700MHz or higher 3300MHz, increase +3% Burst Measurement Specification Burst Width 30us ~ 80ms Duty Cycle 0.001-1 Min. Measurement Frequency 12Hz Average Burst Power 100mW~200W or 20~53dBm General Specification PC Connection USB RF Port N-type female (50Ω) Power Supply USB Power: 5V, 500mA Power Consumption 2W Working Temperature 0 ~ 50 Storage Temperature -20 ~ 70 Humidity 0 ~ 95% (Non-condensing) Weight 495g Dimensions 130 (95) 124 34mm (H W T) * Specifications subject to change without notice Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 18 -
7. Maintenance and Calibration 7.1. Cleaning of Interfaces Safety instructions to be followed before cleaning a) Make sure the instrument is power off when cleaning b) Any operations contradict to the instructions may result in dangerous radiation c) Be cautious of electric shock and make sure AC power is disconnected with the instrument before cleaning. Always use dry or moistest soft cloth to clean the outside of the instrument, and never clean the inside d) For maintenance, always go to qualified or certified professionals e) Put cap on N-type port when port is not in use 7.2. Calibration Requirements Calibration of the instrument is recommended every 3 years. Please contact our representatives or nearby customer service centers for proper calibration. Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 19 -
8. Warranty Information Terms of Warranty All ShinewayTech products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the original customer. Any product found to be defective within the warranty period would be repaired or replaced by Shineway Technologies Inc. free of charge. In no case will Shineway Technologies, Inc. liabilities exceed the original purchase price of the product. Exclusions The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following: Unauthorized repair or modification Misuse, negligence, or accident Shineway Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any of its products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units. Warranty Registration A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment. Please take a few moments to fill out the card and mail or fax it to the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies, Inc. to ensure proper initiation of your warranty term and scope of your warranty. Returning Instruments To return instrument for reasons of yearly calibration or other, please contact the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies, Inc. to obtain additional information and a RMA# (Return Materials Authorization number). And describe briefly reasons for the return of the equipment, to allow us offer you more efficient service. To return the instrument in the case of repair, calibration or other maintenance, please note the following: Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 20 -
Be sure to pack the instrument with soft cushion like Polyethylene, so as to protect the shell of the instrument. Please use the original hard packing box. If use other packing material, please ensure at least 3 cm soft material around the instrument. Be sure to correctly fill out and return the warranty registration card, which should include the following information: company name, postal address, contact, phone number, email address and problem description. Be sure to seal the packing box with exclusive tape. Be sure to ship to your representative or the agent of the Company in a reliable way. Contacting Customer Service Please check our web site (www.shinewaytech.com) for updates to this manual and additional application information. If you need technical or sales support, please contact local Shineway Technologies Customer Service. Shineway Technologies (China), Inc.: Address: Fl.7, Zhongtai Plaza, No.3 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China Postal code: 100085 Tel: +86-10-62953388 Fax: +86-10-62958572 Email: support@shinewaytech.com WEB: www.shinewaytech.com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SHINEWAY TECHNOLOGIES! Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 21 -