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Desktop Antenna Measurement System
Model 6000
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NOTICE This Publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved . Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of Diamond Engineering. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Diamond Engineering makes no representations or warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further Diamond E
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Table Of Contents NOTICE .........................................................................................................................2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 System Overview................................................................................................................................ 7 Key Features .....................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Diamond Engineering Desktop Antenna Measurement System! Also Known As DAMS Diamond Engineering’s Desktop Antenna Measurement System has been designed to aid in the testing and development of small to medium sized Antennas. Using state of the art software this system enables you to make many different types of measurements with complete user-definable configuration settings. The advanced Processing Feature enables you to not only plot 3D graphs
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Features System Overview Key Features · Light Weight- Platform is made of high quality, light weight Acrylic material for easy portability · USB Port Connectivity- Unit easily connects to the computer using a standard USB cable. · User Friendly Software- Our software has been designed to be understood easily to ensure the shortest time to successful Antenna Measurement. · Quality Components- The rotator unit is built only with the bes
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System Overview Requirements Minimum System Requirements • AMD/Pentium Class Computer with 1000 Mhz. Processor Or Higher (2 Ghz or Higher Recommended) • 512 MB Ram • 500 Megabytes Hard Disk Space • 1 Available USB Port • 1024x768 Display Resolution (Minimum) • Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Operating Systems are supported *Windows XP home is not compatible with the Parallel Port Model • Keyboard and Mouse • Comp
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USB Port Platform Controller Unit System Overview The USB Platform Control unit is a highly accurate Microprocessor based stepper controller. Movement signals are sent from the measurment PC to the controller unit where precision stepping sequences are generated. We also offer a development kit enabling you to write your own software to control the platform. Platform Controller rear view Platform Controller top view 9
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Parallel Port Platform Controller Unit System Overview The Platform Control unit controls the positioning of the Horizontal and Vertical movements based on signals recieved from the Computer’s Parallel Port. We also offer a Platfrom development kit which will allow you to adapt the DAMS Platform to your own software using a special DLL library. Control Unit Front View Control Unit Side View 10
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Unpacking the System Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Package Contents Upon receiving your shipment of the Rotator Unit Please inspect the package to ensure all pieces are there and not damaged Accessories Main components 10. Digital Level/Elevation Calibration Tool - 1. Positioner Platform 2. Tripod (optional) 3. Users Manual with Software CD 11. Laser Alignment Tool (Optional) 12. Acrylic Thrust Plate (assembled with platform) 4. 2- 10’ Calibrated SMA measurement Cables 5.
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Tripod Assembly Tripod and Elevation Unit Assembly The rotator unit has been shipped to you either complete in a matter that requires Minimal effort to assemble. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Unpack ALL items and ensure there is no damage or missing parts. -Vertical Assembly 1. Unfold the Tripod and extend the top of the tripod 1/2 way and secure the height adjustment- (Fig. 1) 2. IMPORTANT! Take the grey vertical mo
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Platform Assembly Connecting the platform and vertical actuator. 1. Ensure that the Azimuth of the 2.Place the Tripod head in a horizontal position and tighten the tripod is unlocked. locking screw (Loosen screw after assembly) 4. Loosen the Tilt Lock (Pic 2) enough 3. Align the colored piece of tape on the to allow the platform to tilt and connect platform with the tape on the tripod head the vertical actuat
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Cable Connections Attaching the cables You should have received 5 Seperate Cables and a power supply with your DAMS System. 1. 2- 10 Ft. Custom Calibrated SMA cable.(1-20’ Cable Optional) 2. 1- USB cable. 3. 2- 6m Platform control cables Step 1. connect the USB cable to the Platform Controller. DO NOT CONNECT TO PC YET. Step 2. connect the Power Supply wire to the Platform Controller. Step 3. connect one en
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Software and Hardware Installation Installing the Software 1. Place Software CD in CD-ROM drive, The CD Menu should Start Automatically, If the menu does not start automatically run setup.exe from your CD-ROM in “My Computer” or from Windows Explorer 2.Click next/ok through all Following Screens. 3. Before the software is finished installing , the Agilent Runtime setup will start, Continue through this setup as you would a normal softwa
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Software Configuration Connecting the controller and installing the Parallel Port drivers (Pre-2005 Parallel interface units ONLY) Installing the Userport.Sys Driver (Required for Windows NT, 2000, And XP Professional users) NOTE: If you recieved a Pre-Configured Laptop From us, the Steps below have already been performed -you will ony need to follow the steps below if you are Re-Installing the Operating System. Over
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration Software Configuration VEE Runtime I/O Configuration You must complete these steps for the Sofware to communicate with your network analyzer!. 1. Click Start -> Programs->Agilent VEE pro 6.0 Runtime-> I/O Config 2. Turn on you Network Analyzer and Click the “Find Instruments button. 3. You should see your network analyzer appear in the list The instrument number consists of the GPIB controlle
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Tripod Compatibility Information The DAMS system has been designed so that it will operate with most any tripod, when purchasing a new tripod you must ensure that all of the parts from the current system will fit onto the new trupod without angle or clearance problems. Once you are ready to configure the software please read the “DAMS Application note / Tips and Tricks” for a complete description and howto calibrate the vertical movement with a Tripod other than the one that was included with y
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Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration System Test Calibrating/Setting the Vertical Movement to 0 Degrees -- See Also Vertical Calibration Settings In order for the software to move the platform correctly on the vertical axis you must have the platform at 0 degrees when starting the DAMS Softtware - or the platform must match the vertical position shown in the software before moving vertically. If the Platform Angle and Softwar
