Aaronia NF-5030S User manual

Manual

SPECTRAN NF

Rev 1.33 N

14.03.2013

M a d e i n G e r m a n y

Please read the following manual

carefully before starting up your

measurement device. The manual

gives you useful instructions how to

operate the unit correctly.

With your purchase of this SP CTRAN low-frequency measurement device, you

have bought professional equipment which allows you measuring low-frequen-

cy fields.

Please note: For measuring high-frequency fields (cellphones, mobile commu-

nication, RADAR, TV and others), you would need additionally one of our high-

frequency HF-SP CTRAN models.

Therefore we recommend purchasing one of our cost-effective measurement

BUNDL S, which you can obtain from Aaronia at any time by paying the corre-

sponding price difference.

Upgrading to a higher-grade SPECTRAN model (for example, an NF-5030

instead of the NF-1010E) is possible at any time. Likewise, OPTIONS like

memory expansions, frequency expansions or a higher-grade battery can

also be purchased and added to your unit whenever you need them.

In case of replacement, our devices are optimally recycled, including all circuitry.

In this regard, also check our warranty’s terms and conditions in the chapter

“The Aaronia warranty”.

Section Page

1.0 Safety instructions 5

2.0 Scope of delivery 6

3.0 LC display 7

4.0 Key layout 8

5.0 Your first measurement / Modes 9

5.1 Choosing the en or 10

5.2 Choosing the mode of operation 11

5.3 Spectrum analy i mode 11

5.4 HOLD mode 12

5.5 The panning approach 13

5.6 Expo ure limit mode 14

5.7 Audio output mode (demodulator) 16

6.0 Manual frequency selection 18

7.0 The main menu 21

7.1 Sen or (choose sensor and axis) 22

7.2 Center (center frequency) 23

7.3 Span (frequency range width) 23

7.4 fLow & fHigh (start and stop frequency) 24

7.5 RBW (bandwidth) 24

7.6 Dim (1D, 2D or 3D measurement) 25

7.7 VBW (video filter) 25

7.8 SpTime (Sampletime) 25

7.9 Reflev (reference level) 26

7.10 Range (dynamics) 27

7.11 Atten (attenuator) 27

7.12 Demod (demodulator/audio output) 28

7.13 Detec (RMS or MinMax detector) 28

7.14 Hold (activate HOLD mode) 28

7.15 Unit (select physical unit) 29

7.16 UScale (set scaling of physical unit) 29

7.17 MrkCnt (set number of markers) 30

7.18 MrkLvl (set starting level of markers) 30

7.19 MrkDi (marker display mode) 30

7.20 Bright (set display brightness) 31

7.21 Logger (invoke recording/data logger) 31

7.22 RunPrg (run program) 32

7.23 Setup (configuration) 32

8.0 Correct measurement 33

8.1 Noise floor 33

8.2 The 0Hz spike and the noise floor 33

Contents

Chapter Page

8.3 Choosing the right filter (RBW) 35

8.4 Choosing the right sampletime (Sptime) 35

8.5 Measurement of electric fields and above 500kHz 36

8.6 Sensitivity 37

8.7 Measurement inaccuracy 37

8.8 The cursor and zoom features 38

8.9 DFT mode (rapid measurements with small RBWs) 39

8.10 Choosing the right attenuator 39

8.11 The Autorange function 40

8.12 Spurious 40

9.0 Measurement of static magnetic fields 41

10.0 Measurement in 1D, 2D or 3D 42

11.0 Aligning the sensor 43

12.0 Physical units 44

13.0 Tips and tricks 45

14.0 Exposure limits 47

14.1 Limits for personal safety 47

14.2 Device limits 48

14.3 Construction-biological limits 49

15.0 Connections 50

15.1 SMA input (measurement of external signals) 50

15.2 xternal DC input (battery charging) 51

15.3 Audio output 52

15.4 Jog Dial / Volume control 52

15.5 USB connector 52

16.0 Typical readouts in practice 53

17.0 Conversion tables 54

18.0 Tables 56

19.0 Spectrum analysis basics 57

20.0 Warranty 62

21.0 Developer-Net, User Forum and more! 63

22.0 Antenna and Analyzer frequency charts 64

Don’t bring ever the analyzer in contact with water. Don’t use it if it is raining. The

sensitive electronic system could otherwise be damaged.

Avoid excessively high temperatures. Do not leave the device on heating radia-

tors, in direct sunlight or in your car.

Due to the high sensitivity, the sensors and display of this device are shock-sen-

sitive, therefore it should be handled with care. Don’t let the device or antennas,

falling down as they could be damaged or destroyed!

Consequently, we strongly recommend to usw our special transport case

for storage and transportation. It is also available as a very durable versi-

on made of special plastics (available at an extra charge).

ven though all SP CTRAN models are pretty safe due to their counter-sunk

screws, they should not be kept in the reach of children, as they might be a

potential threat in this case!

Your measurement device is maintenance-free. Only clean it outside with a

damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning supplies.

ATTENTION:

Always screw antennas and adapters always in a non-violent way. Please

use for loosening or screwing of SMA connections ONLY the enclosed

SMA tool, which offers an over-tightening protection.

1.0 Safety instructions

WARNING:

Avoid overloading the input by applying signals with excessive power as

otherwise the highly-sensitive circuitry could be destroyed! The maxi-

mum applicable voltage is only 200mV (0.2V). Voltages bigger than 1V can

destroy SP CTRAN’s highly sensitive amplification circuitry!

WARNING:

Avoid overloading the input by applying signals with excessive power as

otherwise the highly-sensitive circuitry could be destroyed! The maxi-

mum applicable voltage is only 200mV (0.2V). Voltages bigger than 1V can

destroy SP CTRAN’s highly sensitive amplification circuitry!

ATTENTION:

The device may only be operated without a power supply unit - no continuous

operation

Please check before initial operation the completeness of delivery. Reclaim mis-

sing parts immediately at Aaronia or at your Aaronia dealer.

The package should include:

(1) CD, containing this manual, MCS PC Software (Windows, MAC, Linux) and

(2) SP CTRAN NF Spectrum Analyzer incl. 1300mAh Battery (installed)

(3) Small aluminum transport case. When purchasing a measurement Bundle,

the bigger version of the transport case is included in delivery

2.0 Scope of delivery

(1) BATTERY display

(2) BARGRAP (50 segments)

(3) Bargraph scaling (6 number blocks)

(4) STATUS field:

S TUP, R F, UNCALL, OV RLOAD!, NUM RIC NTRY, MIN, MAX

LOW, HIGH, MAX-MIN, ZOOM, USB/PC

(5) AUDIO Status field

AM/FM, L V L, NORM

(6) MODE Status field:

AVG, P AK, HOLD, TIM , MIN, MAX

(7) MARKER block 1

(8) Graphics display (Pixel display)

(9) MULTIPLICATOR field

(10) MEMORY Status field:

STOR , R CALL, R CORD, R S T

(11) DISPLAY MODE Status field:

SP CTRUM, RF, AM, FM, XPOS.-LIMITS

(12) INFO display

(13) MAIN display

(14) MARKER block 2

(15) MARKER block 3

Depending on the model, not all display elements may be available!

3.0 LC Display

(1) Numeric block (hotkeys)

1= RAIL (traction power) 15-30Hz

2=POWER (mains frequency 50Hz or 60Hz) 45-65Hz

3= ARMON (50Hz/60Hz harmonic) 90-500Hz

4= TCO 1 (shortend TCO frequency range 1) 500Hz-2kHz

5= TCO 2 (TCO frequency range 2) 2kHz-400kHz

6= SENSOR (sensor type and axis: Mag, Msta, -Fld, Analog)

7= DIM (H-field measurement dimension: 1D, 2D or 3D)

8= RBW (resolution bandwidth)

9= SPTIME (sample time in mS or S)

0= ATTEN (attenuator: auto, 0dB, 10dB, 20dB, 30dB, 40dB)

(2) On-/Off key

Turn the unit on/off

(3) Clear-/Reset key

1.) Resets the settings to default incl. 0dB attenuator.

2.) When in main menu: clear entry

(4) Arrow keys

1.) With activated menus: selection of menu entries

2.) In Spectrum analysis mode:

Right/left key: move frequency range by one SPAN.

Up/down key: move reference level by 10dB.

3.) In Exposure limits mode:

Right/left key: select exposure limit.

4.) In Audio mode:

Right/left key: move center frequency by one RBW.

Up/down key: decrease/increase RBW (bandwidth).

(5) Dot key

1.) Modes Spectrum analysis / Exposure limits: HOLD on/off.

2.) Mode Audio: Switch between AM and FM.

(6) Shift key

Mode Spectrum analysis & Exposure limits: Detector RMS/MinMax.

(7) Enter key

1.) Switch between the three main modes Spectrum analysis,

Exposure limits and Audio.

2.) While navigating menus: confirm selection or entry (usual enter key).

(8) Menu key

Call up / dismiss main menu for changing various settings.

4.0 Key layout

To explain the use of SPECTRAN, we will measure its own power supply.

During this procedure, you will get to know the 3 different operation modes

of SPECTRAN, as well as the important OLD feature and the panning

approach:

It is really very simple, just follow the following instruction step by step:

ow to prepare SPECTRAN for measurement:

Remove the protective film from the display. Should

you not yet have charged the integrated battery, you

can also operate SP CTRAN with the included

power supply (further information on page 51).

Next, press the on/off switch located in the

lower left corner.

SP CTRAN is now switched on and will perform a

brief calibration procedure.

For easier orientation, we will now briefly show the most important aspects of the

SP CTRAN display:

Now we’re ready for making measurements of SP CTRAN’s own power supp-

ly. First, plug the power supply into a power socket. Now, you can measure the

magnetic field of the power supply as follows:

5.0 Your first measurement / Modes

BARGRAP (trend display when Reflev is not in Auto-mode)

Depending on signal strength, the half-circle will grow or shrink. A very

handy function for quickly changing levels!

INFO display

Displays the current physical unit and various menu information.

MAIN display

Displays signal strength or voltage in T, G, V/m, A/m or V.

MARKER block (1 to 3)

Displays frequency and signal level or voltage of the strongest signals.

Up to three markers can be displayed simultaneously.

GRAP ICS display (here: spectrum display)

This highly versatile display field can provide a multitude of textual and

graphical information (spectrum or exposure limit display, menus).

DISPLAY MODE status field

Displays the current operation mode of SP CTRAN. Possible values

are: SP CTRUM (spectrum analysis), XPOS.-LIMITS (exposure

limits) and AM / FM (audio output).

MODE status field (MinMax and OLD)

Displays the detector and mode which is used. Possible values are:

MIN MAX and HOLD (advanced HOLD mode).

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