Diamond Engineering FSM-5 Operator's manual

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Installation and Configuration Guide
x100 Series Positioners
DC-18 GHz.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
System Introduction..........................................................................4
Hardware Setup................................................................................5
FSM Mounting Examples..................................................................6
Controller Installation and Software Configuration..............................7
Operation of the FSM Mount............................................................8
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DAMSx100seriesFSMpackagecontents.
-FSM-5DC-18GHz.FullSphericalMount
-USBcontroller
-24V power supply
- USB cable
- FSM control cable
-Hardwarefor mountingFSMtox100 seriesmountingplates.
-Prescision 90 deg. SMAelbow.
-AUTmountinghardware
-Tools
TheFSM-5FullSpherical Mountenablesyourx100series positionertoperformun-obstructed,phase
centeredspherical measurementsof smalltomediumsizedantennas. Thisguidewillcovertheinstallationof
theFSMonto yourpositionerandthe configurationofthe DAMSAntenna MeasaurementStudio software.
SystemIntroduction
Whenthe FSMisfullyinstalledandconfiguredtheAzimuthAxisofyourx100 positionerwillbetheEleva-
tionaxis andtheFSMmountwill bethenewAzimuthAxis.
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Hardware Setup and Mounting
1. Unpack the includedpartsandconnectthe power supply tothebluecontrolbox.
2. Ensure thex100series positionerislevel andthecircular mountingplateisattached.
3. Position the FSM onto the 24"platesothatthebackoftheFSMmountisoppositeofthesquare
metalplateonthe x100 seriesHub.(Fig1).
4. Fasten theFSMtothe plate inthedesiredposition usingtheincludedhardware
5. Connect the BlueSMAcable to the topofthex100positioner.
6. Connect the Includedcablefromtheback of the FSMmounttothehorizontal port located onthe
bluecontrolbox.
FSMAttachment
FSMControlCable ControllerConnection
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CENTERMOUNT
ThisConfigurationisshownusingtheT
shapedblockin additiontothesideflange
boltstosecuretheFSMtotheplate.This
positionisidealforvery shortantennas.
MID MOUNT
ThisConfigurationalsousesthe Tshaped
blockinadditiontothesideflangebolts
tosecuretheFSMtotheplate.This
positionprovidesafairlywidecentering
range.
EDGEMOUNT
ThisConfigurationusesonly theTblock
andrequiresthe useofanSMA Extension
cable.Forvery tall antennasitmaybe
necessarytouse asupportmechanism
locatedattheopposite side of theturntable.
FSM Mounting Examples
Tomakeproper spherical measurementyoumustphase centertheantennaover therotationaxis.The
examplesbelowshowthevariouspositionsthatcanbeconfigured.eachconfigurationbelowallows arange
ofmovementallowingprecisecentering.
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Installing the Controller and Software
ControllerInstallation-DAMS x100 Series
1. Ensure thex100positioner isalreadyinstalledandconnected.
2. Using devicemanager(control panel>system>hardwaretab>devicemanager) notewhichCOM
portthex100positioneriscurrentlyconfiguredon.
3. Connect the USBcablefromtheController to the PC,thePCwillsayit found new hardware.
4. IMPORTANT–donotcheck windows updateforlatestdrivers,select “not atthistime”then
pressnext
5. choosealocation forwindowstolook for thedriver,youcan specifyc:\dams\driver(windows
willsaythedriverisnotcertified,thisisOK),pressnextandtheinstallation shouldfinish.
6. windows willfindnewhardwareagain , repeat steps4and5.
7. return to the device manager (step 2) andnotethenewcomportthathasappeared.
SOFTWARECONFIGURATION-DAMSx100 Series
*ifyou are upgrading your systemfollowthe upgrade instructions below beforeproceeding
1. Start theDAMSSoftware andclick“positionersettings”
2. place a checkmarkinthe“FullSpherical Mount” box , youwillseeaplaceto select a COM
portappearinthex100 settings area, selecttheportyounoted from device manager.
3. Press the“Save”buttonthenpress “QUIT” toexitandsaveyour changes.
SOFTWAREUPGRADE–Whenupgradinganexistingx100installationwiththeFSM
1. Makeabackup of c:\dams beforecontinuing.
2. Install theCDthatwas includedwiththeFSM
3. Startthesoftwareandpress the“importconfiguration”buttonto importyouroldconfiguration
includinglicensekey.
4. Ifyourold licens was“Standard” pressthe“enter licensekey”buttonto enter thelicensekeyfound
ontheWhiteCDenvelope that wasshippedtoyouwiththe FSM , itshouldbea“Professional
License”
5. Restart theDAMSsoftwareitshould now beatthelatest revision andshowthata professional
licensekeyisinuse.
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[e-mail]
[e-mail] FSM@90 Deg. Elevation
FSM Position Examples
Operating the FSM
AsnotedearlierinthisguidetheFSM mountisnow theAzimuth axisofthe measurementsystemand the
turntableportionofthepositioneristheElevationAxis. Generaloperationof thesystemand makingmea-
surementsisnearly identicaltothe standardx100system. Theminordifferences inoperationaredesctribed
below.
90Degreeturntableoffset-When the DAMS software is configuredfortheFSMmountyouwill notice
thex100turntable’s 0positionisnow 90 degrees CWfrom the original0position, this is toallowtheFSM
totravel90degrees in bothdirectionsfromthe 0 degreeselevation. Ifthemountingof the FSMiscorrectit
willresembletheimagesatthebottomofthispage.
ZeroingtheAxis-x100 positioners have a static0deg.pointthatdoesnot change due to hardware limits,
theFSMmount doesNOThavelimitations therefore youcanpressthe “setzeroposition”in thesoftware
andthecurrentFSM positionwillbecome0DegreesAZ.
Resolution- x100 positioners have accuracies of .10 Deg/Meas and .25 Deg/Meas. the FSM mount has a
resolutionof.125deg/stepwith .0625possibleby enablinghalf/stepping
Theimagesbelow depictproperpositioning ofthesystemwiththecameralocation astheReference
antennalocation.
Troubleshooting
1.Checkallconnections and ensure thecontrollerandpowersupply are on.
2.Besureyouhave the FSM selected, COM port set, and “Move and Measure” selected in the software.
3.Checktoseethatyou have 2 DAMS related com portsshowinginDeviceManager
Ifyoustill cannotresolvethe issue,pleasecontactus usingoneof themethodslistedbelow
E-Mail:[email protected]
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Fax:[phone]
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