raditeq RPR4006R RF Power Meter Instruction Manual

Read the contents of this product manual carefully and become
familiar with the safety markings, the product instructions, and
the handling of the system. Only Raditeq qualified maintenance
personnel are allowed to perform maintenance and/or repair service
on the equipment. For cleaning, use a clean, dry cloth (or a damp
cloth where needed) and wipe the surface of equipment. This product
contains no hazardous substances as described in the RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU).

Introduction

Please read this manual carefully and pay special attention to
the chapters regarding your new product(s). RadiMation is an
advanced report generation tool that streamlines the process of
creating test reports following EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
tests. It simplifies report generation, ensures consistency, and
supports the inclusion of relevant data for a comprehensive
understanding of test results.

Theory of Operation

The RF Power Meter RPR4006R measures and displays the power of
radio frequency signals. It is designed to provide accurate
measurements for various applications requiring RF power
analysis.

Stand-alone Configuration

The RF Power Meter can be used in stand-alone mode without the
need for additional software. Simply connect the device to the
power source and antenna, then follow the on-screen instructions to
start measuring RF power.

Software Configuration

To access advanced features and data analysis capabilities, you
can connect the RF Power Meter to a computer using the provided
software. Install the software on your computer, connect the device
via USB, and follow the software instructions for
configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the RF Power Meter without connecting it to a
computer?

A: Yes, the RF Power Meter can be used in stand-alone mode for
basic power measurements without requiring a computer
connection.

Q: Is the RF Power Meter suitable for measuring RF power in
different frequency ranges?

A: The RF Power Meter RPR4006R is designed to accurately measure
RF power across a wide range of frequencies, making it suitable for
various applications.

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RadiPower®
RF Power Meter
Models: RPR4006R www.raditeq.com

RadiPower® Product Manual
RPR4006R
RadiPower® product manual
This product manual refers to the RadiPower® pro series. Models: RPR4006R Made by Raditeq B.V. Carefully read the content of this manual before operating the product and make sure all the safety instructions are strictly followed. For your convenience, a Quick Start Guide has been added to this product. This Quick Start Guide contains the basic start-up steps and main safety warnings. Please keep the Quick Start Guide (and this regular manual) close at hand when you operate your new Raditeq product(s). Please contact your local reseller if you have any questions.

Supplier Information
Raditeq B.V. Vijzelmolenlaan 3 3447 GX, Woerden The Netherlands

Tel.: Internet: Email:

+31 (0)348 200 100 www.raditeq.com support@raditeq.com

All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners
Publish date: 16/12/2024 Version: 1

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Table of contents

WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

Introduction

The RadiPower® 4000 Series

Theory of operation

RadiPower® Installation

Stand-alone Configuration

Software Configuration

Stand-alone command set

RPR4006R – RadiPower Status & Setting Commands

RPR4006R – RadiPower Status Commands – Continued

RPR4006R – Measurement Commands

RPR4006R – Measurement Commands – Continued

Specifications RPR4000 Pro Series

Warranty Conditions

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WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Read the contents of this product manual carefully and become familiar with the safety markings, the product instructions and the handling of the system. Please refer to the applicable product manual(s) for further information regarding the operation and control of the product(s).
Only Raditeq qualified maintenance personnel is allowed to perform maintenance and/or repair service on the equipment.
This product® contains materials that can be recycled and reused to minimize material waste. At the `end-of-life’, specialized companies can dismantle the discarded system to collect the reusable and recyclable materials. If your product is at its `end-of-life’, please return it to your local reseller or to Raditeq for recycling.
For cleaning, use a clean, dry cloth (or a damp cloth where needed) and wipe the surface of equipment.
This product contains no hazardous substances as described in the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
This Product contains embedded software, which is (stand a lone) upgradeable using the RadiMation® Software.

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Introduction

This manual contains information about the RadiPower® RPR4000 Pro series range of RF power meters.

An accurate power meter is indispensable to perform reliable EMC measurements. The RadiPower® 4006R Pro is a RF power meter especially designed for power measurements during EMC tests. The RadiPower® is an affordable, accurate and fast power meter. It provides accurate RMS measurements over a wide frequency range, which enables effective measurements in accordance with the latest EMC standards.

Each RadiPower® RF power meter has an USB port that allows direct connection and control from any Microsoft® Windows PC.

Please read this manual carefully and make sure to pay special attention to the chapters regarding your new product(s).

RadiMation® Software

RadiMation® is the brand independent EMC automation software from Raditeq. RadiMation® places the EUT in the center. The software is designed to perform all EMC tests required to certify an EUT. As a result, the test data of all different tests is collected in one single software package, allowing fully automated report generation.

RadiMation

Our advanced report generation tool streamlines the process of creating test reports following EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) tests. With its user-friendly interface and efficient functionality, generating a comprehensive test report has never been easier. By simply pressing a single button, the tool automatically compiles all the necessary data and formats them into a professional and organized report.

This automation significantly reduces the time and effort traditionally required to manually compile and format test reports. Our tool ensures consistency and accuracy in report generation, minimizing the risk of errors or omissions.

Furthermore, the report generation tool supports the inclusion of all relevant graphs, charts, tables, and explanatory notes to provide a comprehensive understanding of the test results.

By simplifying the report generation process, our tool empowers EMC test engineers to focus more on their core tasks, such as analyzing results and implementing mitigation strategies if necessary. This improves overall productivity and efficiency in the testing workflow, enabling faster turnaround times for delivering test reports to clients or internal teams.

Device drivers for all main manufactures are freely made available or are made for free when required, as long as the equipment is standard comercially available and still supported by the original manufacturer. This allows you choose the best suited EMC test equipment for each specific application, instead of being locked in by a vendor.

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The RadiPower® 4000 Series

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The RadiPower® RF power sensor Model: RPR4006R True RMS Power Meter for measurements of (non) sinusoidal singals.

Shielded USB cable Model: USB A male to Mini USB Used to connect the RF power sensor with the PC.

Standard delivered with USB stick containing the following documents: · The user manual and Quick Start Guide. · The installation of RadiMation® Free software and drivers. · Optional – The calibration certificate for the power meter (if a calibration was requested).
Theory of operation The RadiPower® RPR4006R incorporates a hardware RMS detector, enabling direct measurement of (non)-sinusoidal signals with exceptional accuracy. This advanced feature eliminates the need for additional signal processing or waveform assumptions, making it a versatile device for a wide range of applications.

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RadiPower® Installation
Stand-alone Configuration Connect the RadiPower® sensor to a Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 preferred). Use the supplied USB cable to connect the RadiPower® sensor. The hardware installation for the RadiPower® sensor is now complete.
Connect the RadiPower® sensor to a Windows computer with a USB port for `stand-alone’ use. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the sensor to your computer. Windows will prompt that new hardware has been found. The USB-driver for the RadiPower® is Windows certified and will be loaded automatically from the Windows update. If the drivers are not loaded automatically, these can be installed manually from the supplied USB-key. Follow the normal instructions from Windows to install the drivers manually.
Once the drivers are loaded successfully, the RadiPower® will be shown in the device list.

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Software Configuration
In order to control the RadiPower® from a computer, the RadiMation® EMC software package can be used. RadiMation® from Raditeq is sold separately. A free-ware version of RadiMation® is available on: https://www. raditeq.com/automated-emc-software/radimation-free/. If the RadiPower® is operated manually, this chapter can be skipped.
RadiMation comes after version 2022.2 with an Auto Detect feature. This makes it possible to automatically detect Raditeq (and other hardware) and configure it.
The Auto detect start when you first download and install RadiMation. Or click Devices -> Auto-detect.

Select the correct interfaces used by your device. In the case of a RadiPower®, USB.

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After Click the all setting on and press continue till the auto detect wizard completes and select (all) Devices to be added to your configuration. For more information and a instructional video go to:

RadiMation Auto Detect Feature

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Stand-alone command set
The RadiPower® sensor can also be directly connected to a PC. Communication with the RadiPower® sensor is possible using a virtual COM-port (VCP)

Command

Descritption

Power meter Reply

*IDN?

Returns the ID of the RadiPower

Raditeq, RPR4006R, 4.2.0

ID_NUMBER?

Returns unique identifier number.

For example: “1.58.95.146.21.0.0.124”

VERSION_SW?

Returns the software version

For example: “4.0.3”

VERSION_HW?

Returns the hardware version

For example: “4”

STATUS?

Check wheter an error is raised

OK or error code

REBOOT SYSTEM

Restart the RadiPower embedded OK software

CLEAR

Error messages are cleared (if the error is OK still present after clear, the error is raised again)

LOCAL

Return to local mode

RESET

Reset the module. The following things OK are reset:

RPR4006R – RadiPower Status & Setting Commands · Frequency: 1.3 GHz · ACQ Speed: 1 MS/sec · Filter: 12 · Auto store: Off · Power offset: 0.00 dB · Power units: dB

*After resetting the user parameter, the em-bedded software is restarted.

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RPR4006R – RadiPower Status Commands – Continued

Command STORE
AUTO_STORE<space><store>

Descritption

Power meter Reply

The following parameters are stored by OK this command: · Frequency · ACQ Speed · Filter · Power offset · Power units

Sets the auto store setting, with <store>: OK

0 = settings will not be automatically stored 1 = settings will be stored in flash after each change of the settings.

AUTO_STORE?

*Be aware, the flash will degrade much faster when activated!

Query the auto store setting.

For example: “1”

0 = settings will not be automatically

stored

1 = settings will be stored in flash after

each change of the settings.

*Be aware, the flash will degrade much faster when activated!

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RPR4006R – Measurement Commands

Command POWER?
POWER_UNIT<space><unit>

Descritption

Power meter Reply

Returns the measured power in dBm or For example: “-38,81” Watt

Set in which unit the reply on the “POWER?” OK command must be. <unit> can be:

POWER_UNIT?

0 = dBm 1 = Watt
Replies the used unit

For example: “0”

0 = dBm 1 = Watt

POWER_OFFSET<space><offset> Sets the power offset in dB. <offset> can OK be set from -100.00 to +100.00 dB.

POWER_OFFSET?

Repliesthepoweroffset.Seethecommand: <offset> For example: “15.23” “POWER_OFFSET<space><offset>” for the explanation of <offset>.

FILTER<space><filter>

Set the filter of the power meter where OK <fil-ter> can be set from “1” till “12”.

FILTER?

Get the current used filter by the power For example: “12” me-ter

FILTER_BW?

Returns the filter bandwidth <BW> in Hz. For example: “1000”

FREQUENCY?<space>MIN
FREQUENCY?<space>MAX
FREQUENCY <space><frequency> FREQUENCY?
GET_DATA?

Filter bandwith is calculated by ACQ_speed dvidided by averaging

Get the minimum frequency of the power “4000” meter

Get the maximum frequency of the power “6000000000” meter

Set the frequency of the power meter OK where, <frequency> is in Hertz.

Get the current used frequency by the For example: “1300000000” power meter

Returns power, frequency, and filter in a For example:

single reply.

“-6858;50000000;12” =

-68.85dBm, 50MHz, filter 12

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RPR4006R – Measurement Commands – Continued

Command GD?
ACQ_SPEED<space><speed>

Descritption

Power meter Reply

Returns power, frequency, and filter in a For example: single reply.
“-6858;50000000;12” = -68.85dBm, 50MHz, filter 12

Set the ADC sample speed in kSps. OK <speed> can be:

· 1000 · 5000 (*)

ACQ_SPEED?

*Not supported in ranging mode
Get the set current used ACQ_Speed <speed> For example: “1000” used by the power meter

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Warranty Conditions
Raditeq B.V. offers a standard warranty term of three (3) years on their products, calculated from the shipping date, under the condition that the product is registered on www.raditeq.com. For registration of the product, the customer should provide the product model, serial number and the responsible reseller (if applicable). If the product is not registered, a limited warranty term of one (1) year will be applicable.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) & Warranty repair
If a defect occurs to our product within the warranty term, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) `Warranty Repair’ request can be issued using the RMA link at www.raditeq.com/support. Upon receipt of the request, an RMA number will be provided. Please do not send the product without this RMA number! The defective product should be shipped to our service department at the following address:
Raditeq B.V. Service Department Vijzelmolenlaan 3 3447GX WOERDEN The Netherlands
There will be no charge for repair services (materials or labour) within the (extended) warranty term. These warranty terms are not applicable to:
· Normal wear and tear · Fibre optic cables · Products that have been improperly used · Products that have been used outside their specified range · Products that have been improperly installed and/or maintained · Products that have been modified without approval of Raditeq · Calibration and/or re-calibration of the product
Repair services on products that are not covered by the Raditeq warranty will be charged to the customer.
Repairs outside warranty
If a defect is not covered under warranty, an RMA fixed-repair can be ordered on the RMA link: www.raditeq.com/support If a re-calibration is needed after repair, this calibration should be ordered separately. The calibration will be performed at the ISO17025 accredited calibration laboratories of DARE!! Calibrations, based on the applicable service code / prices.
Warranty after repair
For repairs outside the original warranty period, a limited warranty of six months is applicable on the performed repair. Shipping conditions are the same as with repairs that are covered within the original warranty period.
Shipping
The customer will need to arrange shipping and cover for the costs (like e.g. transportation costs, duties, taxes) for sending the defect product the service department of Raditeq in The Netherlands. Raditeq will arrange the courier and cover for the costs for the return shipment after repair.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

We Raditeq B.V.

of Vijzelmolenlaan 3 NL-3447GX Woerden The Netherlands

declare under our sole responsibility that the

Product: models:

RadiPower® Series RPR4006R

are in accordance with the European directives:

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2015/35/EU RoHS Directive: 2015/863/EU

per the provisions of the applicable requirements of the following harmonized standards:

Emission:

EN 61326-1:2013, Class A1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Immunity:

EN 61326-1:2013, Industrial level, performance criteria A Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Safety:

EN 61010-1:2010, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use

The technical construction files are maintained at the adress specified above.

Date of issue: Place of issue: Authorized by: Title of authority:

Publish date: 16/12/2024 Woerden, The Netherlands P.W.J. Dijkstra Director

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Raditeq B.V. | Vijzelmolenlaan 3 | 3447GX Woerden | The Netherlands www.raditeq.com | T:+31 348 200 100

Documents / Resources

raditeq RPR4006R RF Power Meter [pdf] Instruction Manual
RPR4006R RF Power Meter, RPR4006R, RF Power Meter, Power Meter

References

User Manual

raditeq RPR4006R RF Power Meter Instruction Manual

RPR4006R RF Power Meter

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Warnings & Precautions

Introduction

Theory of Operation

Stand-alone Configuration

Software Configuration

FAQ

Q: Can I use the RF Power Meter without connecting it to a
computer?

Q: Is the RF Power Meter suitable for measuring RF power in
different frequency ranges?

Documents / Resources

References

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