EMPower™ Meter Plug-in Card and USB RF Power Sensor User Manual

User Manual for ETS LINDGREN models including: 7002-001, 7002-002, 7002-003, 7002-004, 7002-005, EMPower Meter Plug-in Card and USB RF Power Sensor, USB RF Power Sensor, Meter Plug-in Card Sensor, RF Power Sensor, 7002-001, Power Sensor

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399345 Rev C MANUAL 7002 EMGEN RF GENERATOR PLUG-IN CARD

Models 7002-001 | 7002-002, 7002-003, 7002-004, 7002-005
EMPowerTM Meter Plug-in Card and USB RF Power Sensor
User Manual

ETS-Lindgren Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve functioning or design. Although the information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be reliable, ETS-Lindgren does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© Copyright 2015-2022 by ETS-Lindgren Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS-Lindgren Inc.
Trademarks used in this document: The ETS-Lindgren logo is a registered trademark, and EMCenter, EMPower, TILE!, and EMQuest are trademarks of ETS-Lindgren Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Revision A B C

Revision Record MANUAL, EMPOWER CARD | Part #399345, Rev. C

Description

Date

Initial Release

March, 2015

Update

September, 2019

Warranty information removed

February, 2022

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Table of Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .........................................................................v Safety Information ..............................................................................................v 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................6
Product Characteristics ................................................................................................ 6 Standard Configuration....................................................................................................... 7
EMCenterTM Modular RF Platform ............................................................................... 7 EMPowerTM Meter Plug-In Card .................................................................................. 7 EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor ............................................................................ 8 Shielded USB Cable .................................................................................................... 9 Optional Configuration ........................................................................................................ 9 Software ....................................................................................................................... 9 Other Items .................................................................................................................. 9
2.0 Maintenance ................................................................................................10
Replacement and Optional Parts ..................................................................................... 10 Service Procedures .......................................................................................................... 11
Contacting ETS-Lindgren........................................................................................... 11 Sending a Component for Service ............................................................................. 11
3.0 Specifications..............................................................................................12
EMPowerTM Meter Plug-in Card Specifications (Model 7002-001) .................................. 12 Physical Specifications .............................................................................................. 12 Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 12 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................. 12
EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor (Models 7002-002 & -004) ..................................... 12 Physical Specifications .............................................................................................. 12 Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 13 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................. 13
EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor (Models 7002-003 & -005) ..................................... 13 Physical Specifications .............................................................................................. 13 Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 14 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................. 14
4.0 EMPower Plug-In Card Installation............................................................16 5.0 Manaul Operation with EMCenter..............................................................18
Powering On and Off ........................................................................................................ 18

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Powering On .............................................................................................................. 18 Powering Off .............................................................................................................. 19 Access Sensor Settings.................................................................................................... 20 Frequency .................................................................................................................. 21 Filter ........................................................................................................................... 21 Offset.......................................................................................................................... 22 Net Power .................................................................................................................. 22 Gain............................................................................................................................ 23 VSWR ........................................................................................................................ 23
6.0 Computer Operation of Sensor..................................................................25
Stand alone terminal program controlled sensor.............................................................. 25 TILE! controled sensor ..................................................................................................... 26
7.0 Command Set..............................................................................................27
Syntax for EMCenter commands...................................................................................... 27 Description of Different Sensor Modes............................................................................. 28
Mode 0: RMS Power .................................................................................................. 28 Mode 1: Peak Power.................................................................................................. 28 Mode 2: Envelope Tracing ......................................................................................... 29 Mode 3: Burst Logging ............................................................................................... 29 Commands for All Sensor Modes..................................................................................... 29 Mode 2 Sensor Commands (Envelope Tracing Mode) .................................................... 32 Response Times for Data Readout Mode 2 - Envelope Tracing ............................... 34 Graphical explanation of the Trigger Mechanism ...................................................... 35 Mode 3 Sensor Commands (Burst Mode) ........................................................................ 35 Error Codes for Plug-in card............................................................................................. 36 Error Codes for Sensors ................................................................................................... 36 Return Sensor to Factory Defaults ................................................................................... 37
Appendix A: EC Declaration of Conformity....................................................38

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Note: Denotes helpful information intended to provide tips for better use of the product.
CAUTION: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions could result in minor personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper procedures.
WARNING: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper procedures.
Safety Information
High Voltage: Indicates presence of hazardous voltage. Unsafe practice could result in severe personal injury or death.
OR
Protective Earth Ground (Safety Ground): Indicates protective earth terminal. You should provide uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive: (European Union) At end of useful life, this product should be deposited at an appropriate waste disposal facility for recycling and disposal. Do not dispose of with household waste.

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1.0 Introduction
This manual contains information about EMPowerTM products, namely the plug-in card and power sensors. Please read this manual carefully and make sure to pay special attention to the chapters regarding your new product(s).

The EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor is able to perform accurate power measurements with a high measurement speed at power levels close to the noise floor without the need for zero adjustment. It provides accurate measurements over a wide frequency range, which enables effective measurements in accordance with the latest EMC standards.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
The EMPower sensor excels at these features:
· Ease of use -- The USB interface makes the EMPower sensor easy to use. Up to four sensors can be connected to a single EMPower card in an EMCenter Modular RF Platform.
· High speed -- The unprecedented detector technology of the EMPower sensor enables extremely fast accurate power measurements, even at low power levels. EMC immunity measurements are time consuming. The total elapsed time depends on the number of frequency points, the dwell time, and the speed of the power meter. As the first two parameters are generally prescribed by standards, the only one that can be optimized is the speed of the power meter.

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· Accuracy -- The EMPower sensor allows high precision measurements with a large dynamic range. With a high accuracy of 0.25 dB over the complete band, the EMPower sensor is suitable for measurements in accordance with automotive, military, telecom, wireless, and EMC basic standards.
· Low measurement uncertainties -- Impedance mismatches contribute to measurement uncertainty. The EMPower sensor has a low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) resulting in low measurement uncertainties compared to other contributions in EMC measurement setups.
· CW Signals & RF Bursts -- To enable the measurement of RF bursts, the EMPower can also be delivered as a RF pulse power head. The pulse version of the EMPower is able to measure RF bursts as short as a few microseconds. The normal version of the EMPower only supports power measurements for CW signals.
NOTE: To achieve the required speeds for pulse measurements, the sensor needs to be directly connected to a PC USB 2.0 port with the supplies USB cable. TILE does not support pulse mode.
Standard Configuration
The standard configuration is an EMPower USB RF Power Sensor and a 2-meter cable. The Power sensor can be used together with the EMPower plug-in card or connected directly to a PC using a standard USB port and included software. Please specify the model of the sensor when ordering.
EMCENTERTM MODULAR RF PLATFORM
The properly configured Model 7002-001 EMCenter is required for operating the plug-in card, and is sold separately. Contact ETS-Lindgren for ordering information.

The Model 7002-001 EMPower Plug-In Card is required for operating the sensor with the EMCenter, and is sold separately. Contact ETS-Lindgren for ordering information.

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Introduction

This manual describes four of the five versions of the EMPower RF Power Sensors below. The differences between these models is the range that they cover and the measurements that they can perform. Power Sensor Model 7002-006 has its own separate manual available on the ETS-Lindgren website.
The Power sensor can be used together with the EMPower plug-in card or connected directly to a PC with a cable using a standard USB port and included software. Contact ETS-Lindgren for ordering information, and please specify model when ordering.
· Model 7002-002 -- Support RMS measurements for CW signals and covers the 9 kHz to 6 GHz range.
· Model 7002-003 -- Measure RF bursts as short as a few microseconds and covers the 9 kHz to 6 GHz range.
· Model 7002-004 -- Support RMS measurements for CW signals and covers the 80 MHz to 18 GHz range.
· Model 7002-005 -- Measure RF bursts as short as a few microsecond and covers the 80 MHz to 18 GHz range.

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SHIELDED USB CABLE
The Shielded USB cable is required to use the RF Power Sensor. Contact ETSLindgren for ordering information.
Contact ETS-Lindgren for ordering information.
SOFTWARE
The EMPower may be controlled from a computer using these software products: · ETS-Lindgren TILE!TM (Totally Integrated Laboratory Environment) · ETS-Lindgren EMQuestTM Data Acquisition and Analysis Software · Other test automation software
OTHER ITEMS
· Additional EMPower USB RF Power Sensors (please specify the model when ordering)
· IEEE Interface Card · ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration for EMPower USB RF Power Sensor ordered

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2.0 Maintenance
CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
WARNING: Maintenance of the EMPower is limited to external components such as cables or connectors. If you have any questions concerning maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.
To prevent electrical shock, do not remove cover. Always unplug the unit before starting maintenance, such as removing/inserting the plug-in cards.
If you have any questions concerning maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.

Replacement and Optional Parts
Note: ETS-Lindgren may substitute a similar part or new part number with the same functionality for another part/part number. Contact ETS-Lindgren for questions about part numbers and ordering parts.

Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the EMPowerTM Meter Plug-In cards and power sensors.

Part Description EMPower Plug-in Card

Part Number
· Model 7002-002 -- Plug-in card properly configured for sensor.

EMPower USB RF Power Sensor

· Model 7002-002 -- 9 kHz to 6 GHz range. · Model 7002-003 -- 9 kHz to 6 GHz range. · Model 7002-004 -- 80 MHz to 18 GHz range. · Model 7002-005 -- 80 MHz to 18 GHz range.

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Shielded USB Cable

· Shielded USB Cable -- 2m cable used with the power sensor.

Service Procedures
CONTACTING ETS-LINDGREN
Note: Please see www.ets-lindgren.com for a list of ETS-Lindgren offices, including phone and email contact information.
Note: ETS-Lindgren is not responsible for service on equipment that has been configured with software other than what is provided by ETS-Lindgren. Support for such configurations requires a secondary charge from ETS-Lindgren.

SENDING A COMPONENT FOR SERVICE
For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren for service, see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.

2. Briefly describe the problem in writing. Give details regarding the observed symptom(s) or error codes, and whether the problem is constant or intermittent in nature. Please include the date(s), the service representative you spoke with, and the nature of the conversation. Include the serial number of the item being returned.
3. Package the system or component carefully. If possible, use the original packing materials or carrying case to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren.

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3.0 Specifications

EMPowerTM Meter Plug-in Card Specifications (Model 7002-001)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Data Connector (Card side): Data Connector (Sensor side): Form Factor: Max Number of Sensors per Card:

USB type A USB type B Occupies one slot in EMCenter 4

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Relative Humidity: Temperature Range (Operating): Temperature Range (Storage):

10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to 85°C ( 4°F to 185°F)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Communication: Power Consumption (mW): Supply Voltage:

USB 1.1 Less than 200 mW Through EMCenter

EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor (Models 7002-002 & -004)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connector to Plug-in Card or PC (Data) USB Communication USB Power Consumption RF Input Connector

USB-B USB 1.1 < 200 mA N-type Precision

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Relative Humidity: Temperature Range (Operating): Temperature Range (Storage):

10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to 85°C ( 4°F to 185°F)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

7002-002

7002-004

Accuracy (23° ± 2° C)

0.25 dB

0.25 dB ( 10 GHz) 0.50 dB (> 10 GHz)

Calibrated Frequency Range 9 kHz to 6 GHz

80 MHz to 18 GHz

Detector Type

Diode

Input Damage Level

>20 dBm

Maximum Linearity Error (0 dBm ref)

0.05 dB/10 dB

Measuring Speed (Per Second)

20K, 100K or 1 M

Measurement Function

RMS CW Power

Measurement Units

dBm

Power Measuring Range

-55 dBm to +10 dBm

-45 dBm to +10 dBm

Resolution

0.01 dB

Temperature Effect

< 0.15 dB Over Full Temperature Range

VSWR

<1.05 @ 10 MHz to 100 MHz <1.15 @ 100 MHz to 2 GHz <1.35 @ 2 GHz to 6 GHz

<1.20 @ 80 MHz to 10 GHz <1.35 @ 10 GHz to 18 GHz

EMPowerTM USB RF Power Sensor (Models 7002-003 & -005)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connector to Plug-in Card or PC (Data)

USB-B

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Specifications

USB Communication USB Power Consumption RF Input Connector

USB 1.1 < 200 mA N-type Precision

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Relative Humidity: Temperature Range (Operating): Temperature Range (Storage):

10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to 85°C ( 4°F to 185°F)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

7002-003

Accuracy (23° ± 2° C)

0.25 dB

Calibrated Frequency Range 9 kHz to 6 GHz

Detector Type

Diode

Input Damage Level

>20 dBm

Logging Buffer Record Mode

4,000 Samples 2,000 Pre-trigger 2,000 Post-trigger

Maximum Linearity Error (0 dBm ref)

0.05 dB/10 dB

Measuring Speed (Per Second)

20K, 100K or 1 M

Measurement Function

Peak Power

Measurement Units

dBm

Power Measuring Range

-55 dBm to +10 dBm

Resolution

0.01 dB

Temperature Effect

< 0.15 dB Over Full Temperature Range

7002-005 0.25 dB ( 10 GHz) 0.50 dB (> 10 GHz) 80 MHz to 18 GHz Diode >20 dBm 4,000 Samples 2,000 Pre-trigger 2,000 Post-trigger
0.05 dB/10 dB
20K, 100K or 1 M
Peak Power dBm -45 dBm to +10 dBm 0.01 dB < 0.15 dB Over Full Temperature Range

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VSWR

<1.05 @ 10 MHz to 100 MHz <1.15 @ 100 MHz to 2 GHz <1.35 @ 2 GHz to 6 GHz

<1.20 @ 80 MHz to 10 GHz <1.35 @ 10 GHz to 18 GHz

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4.0 EMPower Plug-In Card Installation
CAUTION: Before connecting any components, follow the information provided in Safety Information on page v and in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
Always unplug the unit before starting maintenance to prevent electrical shock. Maintenance includes removal of the plug-in cards or the top panel.

1. Determine in which empty slot of the EMCenter you want to install the EMPower card. You may use slots 1 through 7, numbered from left to right as you look at the back of the EMCenter.

2. Remove the blank panel from the slot by removing the two screws at the top of the blank panel and the two screws at the bottom. Do not lose the screws.
3. Carefully insert the EMPower card into the slot of the EMCenter. Reinsert and tighten the four screws.

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Note: To allow the EMCenter time to accurately auto-detect, you must wait at least 10 seconds after connecting an EMPower sensor. Otherwise, this may result in incorrect power sensor detection. If this occurs, restart the EMCenter to allow re-detection of all connected power sensors.
4. Connect the Power Sensor to the EMPower card using the included USB cable. The EMCenter will automatically detect the EMPower sensor when it is connected to one of the four USB slots on the EMPower card.
5. The card installation is complete.

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EMPower Plug-In Card Installation

5.0 Manaul Operation with EMCenter
CAUTION: Before placing into operation, follow the information provided in Safety Information on page v and in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
Powering On and Off
POWERING ON
1. Plug the power cord from the mains inlet on the back panel of the EMCenterTM Modular RF Platform into a power outlet.
2. Flip the power switch located on the back panel of the EMCenter to the ON position.

3. Touch anywhere on the EMCenter screen. It will take approximately 20 seconds to boot. The Information screen will flash, and then the Home screen will display.