Aaronia Spectran V4 User manual

Manual Spectran V4
Please read the following manual carefully before using your
measurement device. This manual contains important information on how
to properly operate this unit.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 6
1.1. Liability ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................... 8
2. CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 10
2.1. Jog Dial / volume control ....................................................................................................... 10
2.2. USB Connector ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.3. Audio Output ........................................................................................................................... 11
3. POWER CONNECTION ................................................................................. 11
3.1. External DC input (battery charger / mains operation)....................................................... 11
3.2. Operating with an external power supply ............................................................................ 12
4. OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL .......................................................................... 13
4.1. Operating Equipment ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2. Numeric block (hotkeys) ........................................................................................................ 14
4.3. LC Display ............................................................................................................................... 15
4.4. The display shows.................................................................................................................. 16
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 17
5.1. Technical data ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.2. Main menu ............................................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Menu items .............................................................................................................................. 19
5.3.1. Center (center frequency) .............................................................................................. 19
5.3.2. Span (frequency range width) ....................................................................................... 19
5.3.3. fLow & fHigh (start & stop frequency) ............................................................................. 20
5.3.4. RBW (bandwidth).............................................................................................................. 21
5.3.5. VBW (video filter) .............................................................................................................. 21
5.3.6. SwTime (sweep-time)....................................................................................................... 22
5.3.7. Reflev (referenz-level) ...................................................................................................... 22
5.3.8. Range (dynamics)............................................................................................................. 23
5.3.9. Atten (attenuator) ............................................................................................................. 24
5.3.10. PreAmp (internal pre-amplifier / option 020).................................................................... 24
5.3.11. Demod (Demodulator /audio-analysis/GSM-Decoder)..................................................... 25

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5.3.11.1. Demod (GSM-Decoder) ................................................................................................... 26
5.3.12. AudInd (Audio-Indicator / “bug tracer” – option 015) ...................................................... 26
5.3.13. Detect (Detector type) ...................................................................................................... 27
5.3.14. Disp (display mode).......................................................................................................... 28
5.3.15. Unit (set unit) .................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.16. MrkCnt (set number of markers) ...................................................................................... 30
5.3.17. MarkLvl (set starting level for markers)............................................................................ 30
5.3.18. MrkDis (marker display mode) ......................................................................................... 31
5.3.19. BackBB (change bargraph display mode, option 20x).................................................... 32
5.3.20. AntTyp (configure connected antenna)........................................................................... 32
5.3.21. Cable (configure antenna connection cable / attenuator) ................................................ 33
5.3.22. RefOff (Set Offset or UBBV-Preamplifier) ........................................................................ 33
5.3.23. GSMbst (select GSM Burst-Type).................................................................................... 34
5.3.24. GSMdst (GSM Slot-Distance) .......................................................................................... 34
5.3.25. Calib ( in preparation, currently not usable) ..................................................................... 34
5.3.26. Bright (Set display brightness)......................................................................................... 34
5.3.27. Logger (start recording/Data Logger)............................................................................... 35
5.3.28. Setup (organize programs)............................................................................................... 38
6. FIRST OPERATIONAL STEPS...................................................................... 40
6.1. One-hand operation................................................................................................................ 41
6.2. OmniLOG 90200 ...................................................................................................................... 42
6.3. Pistolengriff ............................................................................................................................. 42
6.4. Hardware-Setup ...................................................................................................................... 43
7. CORRECT MEASUREMENT ......................................................................... 45
7.1. Noise floor ............................................................................................................................... 45
7.2. Harmonics ............................................................................................................................... 46
7.3. Measurement of wireless LAN & cellphones ....................................................................... 46
7.4. Attenuator-mode „Auto“ ........................................................................................................ 47
7.5. Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................ 47
7.6. Measurement inaccuracy....................................................................................................... 48
7.7. The cursor and zoom features .............................................................................................. 49
8. FIRST MEASUREMENT ................................................................................ 50
8.1. Prepair device ......................................................................................................................... 50
8.2. Basics ...................................................................................................................................... 50
8.3. Measurement........................................................................................................................... 50
8.4. Operation mode „Spectrum analysis“.................................................................................. 50
8.5. Hold-function .......................................................................................................................... 51
8.6. The „panning approach“........................................................................................................ 52

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8.7. Operation mode “Exposure limit calculation”..................................................................... 52
8.8. Operation mode Audio-output (demodulation) ................................................................. 54
8.9. Operation mode broadband detector (Peak power meter)................................................. 57
8.10. Manual setting of a frequency range .................................................................................... 59
9. TIPS AND TRICKS......................................................................................... 61
9.1. Quick Zero-span sweep (Time Domain Mode)..................................................................... 61
9.2. „Turbo“Sweep for small frequency ranges ......................................................................... 61
9.3. „Turbo“Sweep for larger frequency ranges......................................................................... 62
9.4. Allocating keys with your own measurement settings....................................................... 62
9.5. Dect analysis ........................................................................................................................... 62
9.6. Exposure limit calculation (display in W/m² with „Weak“ signals .................................... 63
9.7. Conversion of measurement results to other units ............................................................ 63
9.8. Correct settings for manual input/measurement ................................................................ 63
9.9. Measurement of satellite TV .................................................................................................. 64
9.10. Measurement with a direct cable connection ...................................................................... 64
10. SPECTRUM ANALYSIS BASICS .................................................................. 65
10.1. What is a frequency range?................................................................................................... 65
10.2. Big difference between exposure limits............................................................................... 65
10.3. Application of spectrum analysis ......................................................................................... 66
11. PHYSICAL UNITS.......................................................................................... 70
11.1. Measuring transmission power (dBm; dBµV)..................................................................... 70
11.2. Field strength [V/m; A/m] and power density [W/m²].......................................................... 70
11.3. Interesting facts regarding high-frequency formula ........................................................... 71
11.4. Calculating the wavelength in [m] ....................................................................................... 72
11.5. Calculating the „close-up range“ in [m]............................................................................... 73
11.6. Calculating power density [W/m²] from power [dBm]......................................................... 73
12. TABLES AND EXPOSURE LIMITS ............................................................... 74
12.1. Convesion tables .................................................................................................................... 74
Table 1: Conversion dBm to W/m² with HyperLOG-antenna ............................................................ 74
Table 2: Conversion from W/m² to µW/cm² and mW/cm² ................................................................. 76
Table 3: Conversion from µW/cm² to V/m and A/m........................................................................... 76

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Table 4: dBm to dBW and W ............................................................................................................. 76
Table 5: Frequency, wavelength and frequency band denomination................................................ 77
Table 6: Power amplification factor and corresponding value in dB: ................................................ 77
12.2. Frequency tables .................................................................................................................... 78
Table 7: Cell phone frequencies and providers................................................................................ 78
Table 8: German GSM900 frequencies and providers...................................................................... 78
Table 9: German GSM1800 frequencies and providers.................................................................... 79
Table 10: German UMTS frequencies and providers........................................................................ 80
12.3. Exposure limits ....................................................................................................................... 81
12.4. Device exposure limits........................................................................................................... 83

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1. Introduction
Dear customer,
By purchasing this Spectran high-frequency measurement device you acquired a
professional piece of equipment which allows measurement of high-frequency fields.
The measuring instrument has been constructed according to the current state of the art and
fulfills the requirements of the applicable European and national guidelines.
Please note: For measurement of low frequency fields (high-voltage lines, traction power,
various household appliances etc.) you need additional one of the NF series Spectran
models.
1.1. Liability
This document was compiled with great care and checked for accuracy.
But nevertheless mistakes cannot be excluded. We do not take over any liability. We cannot
guarantee the completeness, the correctness and the accuracy of information.
We reserve ourselves the right to change our products, specifications and documentations
without any notice. We have no obligation for revision of documents and manuals we
delivered in the past.
1.2. Warranty
Despite the greatest care in development and production of this device and the software
MCS for free; Aaronia AG takes only liabilities for certain purposes, if this has been assured
in writing. No warranty can be assumed for the performance and flawlessness of the
software for all usage conditions and cases and for the results produced when utilized by the
user. No additional guarantees or assurances are made regarding marketability, freedom of
defect of title, integration or usability for certain purposes unless they are required in
accordance with the law and cannot be limited. Justified guarantee claims are limited to the
right of require rectification or replacement delivery. Regarding infringements, violations of
patents, rights of ownership or the freedom from interference by third parties, Aaronia AG
cannot warrant or guarantee that it is free of error.

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1.3. Safety Guidelines
In the event of any damages resulting from failure to follow these operating instructions the
claim under guarantee is discharged. We accept no liability for consequential damages.
In the event of property and personal damages resulting from improper handling or failure to
follow safety advice, we accept no liability.
For reasons of safety and admissibility (CE) the unauthorized conversion and/or alteration of
the product is not permitted.
As voltage source please only use a property mains socket (100-240Volt, 50/60Hz). Make
sure that the cable isn’t squeezed or damage by sharp edges.
In order to avoid any damage, please read this user manual carefully before starting to use
the device.
The commissioning should only be performed by qualified and instructed personnel.
Never expose the device to water. Never use it outdoors while it is raining. Otherwise the
sensitive electronics could be damaged.
Avoid to high temperatures. Do not leave the device on a heating, in direct sunlight or in your
car.
The device is maintenance-free. Only clean it externally with a damp cloth.
Due to the high sensitivity, the sensors and display of this device are sensitive to shock;
hence it should be handled with care.
For safekeeping and transport please use the carrycase.
Even though the device is well secured through the use of counter-sunk screws, it should still
not be reachable by children as it could easily be diverted from its intended use.
This devices that is connected with mains voltage and derived voltages, is not meant for the
hands of children.
Consider the regulations for prevention of industrial accidents for electrical installations and
equipment, by government safety organization in industrial facilities.
In schools, educational establishments, hoppy and self-help workshops the operation of this
product must be supervised by trained personnel.

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1.4. Scope of delivery
The scope of supply includes:
a) Spectran HF 60xx V4 measurement device
b) HyperLOG measurement antenna
c) SMA cable 1m
d) Aaronia handle / miniature tripod
e) Battery charger / power supply with 4 adapters
f) SMA tool
g) SMA adapter
h) Aaronia 1300mAh Power battery (already fitted)
i) Aluminum carrycase
Manuel and software on CD
Please check the package contents for completeness before first operation. Reclaim possible
missing parts instantly with Aaronia or your Aaronia dealer.
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Warning: Be careful not to overload the instrument’s input with excessively strong
signals which could permanently damage the highly sensitive circuitry! The maximum
allowable peak power at the input of the Spectran V4 is:
-with activated PreAmplifier: 0dBm maximum (peak)
-HF-6060 V4 & HF-6080 V4 (PreAmplifier OFF): +10dBm maximum (peak)
-HF-60100 V4 (PreAmplifier OFF): +20dBm maximum (peak)

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2. Connections
2.1. Jog Dial / volume control
2.2. USB Connector
Note: We strongly recommend using our own custom built USB cable as these
incorporate especially developed EMC shielding and thus drastically reduce any
possible interference
The Jog Dial replaces the up/down arrow
keys (“turn“ the jog dial) and the Enter key
(briefly “press” the jog dial). It enables to
control the complete menu navigation.
Another function as volume control, if the
demodulator activated, As a precaution,
before connecting anything to the audio
output, you should turn this volume control
all the way down to zero to avoid overload.
The 5-pin USB B mini connector on the
Spectran allows fast communication with a
computer or notebook. With this feature, you
can e. g. download data from Spectran’s
data logger, perform software (firmware)
updates or establish a real time connection
between your PC and Spectran using the
Spectran PC software to perform advanced
signal analysis.
For this connection, you need a high-grade,
shielded USB 2.0 cable with USB A to Mini
USB B 5-pin (see Aaronia accessory list).