Kaelus iBA PASSIVE IM Installation and operation manual
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iBA PASSIVE IM ANALYSER SYSTEM
Operating & Maintenance Manual
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PRECAUTIONS
W A R N I N G- INTERFERENCE
This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an industrial
installation. The instrument generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the instrument and receiver
Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
W A R N I N G –RF HAZARD
This series of instrument is capable of producing up to 80 Watts of radio
frequency (RF) power in the 700 MHz to 2700 MHz frequency band. Users are
reminded that proper precautions must be taken to minimize exposure to these
RF fields to the recommended limits. Please pay particular care to the following
areas:
Switch off the RF power from the test equipment before removing or
connecting the cables to the test port. Burns to fingers and permanent
damage to eyes can result from exposure to connectors carrying high levels
of RF power
Ensure that any antennas being tested are placed so that no personnel are exposed
to RF field levels in excess of the maximum exposure limits [Ref ARPANSA RPS No.
3 for Australia] or ICNIRP based standard applicable for your country.
Also, the unit should be operated by a suitably qualified operator in order to ensure
interference is not caused to other spectrum users. Radiation through an antenna
requires authorization by the frequency license holder to do so.
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W A R N I N G –HEAVY INSTRUMENT
The packed weight of the instrument exceeds the 18kg (40lb) guideline for manual
handling by a single person (An iBA will weigh as much as 30Kg/66lbs) In addition
the weight of the controlling PC should be allowed for. To avoid risk of injury, an
assessment should be carried out prior to handling to check individual capability,
the equipment weight and the required workplace conditions, accordance with the
European Directive 90/269 or equivalent National Regulations for manual
handling.
DISCLAIMER- INTERFERENCE
The instrument uses similar frequencies and power levels to several cellular
telephone systems. Kaelus and its agents or distributors accept no responsibility
for interference to existing communications services as a result of improper
operation or misuse. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
W A R N I N G –ELECTRICAL HAZARD
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES:The product has potentially hazardous voltages. These
voltages can cause serious injury or death upon contact with personnel.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Covers should remain closed.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE
This equipment should be protected from the ingress of liquids and precipitation
and is intended for indoor use. The equipment must be operated within the
environmental conditions specified on the Kaelus website. This equipment is not
approved for use in hazardous atmospheres or medical applications.
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U N P A C K I N G
Ensure that the total number of boxes of equipment is checked off against the
delivery documentation. At the same time inspect for any obvious transit
damage. Should any damage be noted, notify the carrier immediately to file a
transit damage claim. Do not discard any packing material until notified by the
carrier or Kaelus. Carefully unpack all containers and check that all items listed
on the delivery documentation. Please notify Kaelus of any damaged or missing
items from the shipment.
Using this manual.
Open the bookmarks tab on your Adobe reader to easily navigate between sections,
Items and figures in the text can be clicked on to the referring item for easier
navigation through the document. The lists of Figures and Tables also have page
links that can be clicked on for easier navigation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CONFORMITY STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................................................................11
1.2 CE STATEMENT..................................................................................................................................12
1.3 FCC STATEMENT................................................................................................................................12
1.4 RCM STATEMENT...............................................................................................................................13
1.5 CCC/CQC STATEMENT. .....................................................................................................................13
1.6 ISI/BIS STATEMENT............................................................................................................................13
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................15
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................15
2.2 BEFORE APPLYING POWER..................................................................................................................16
2.3 GROUNDING .......................................................................................................................................16
2.4 FUSE REPLACEMENT/VOLTAGE SETTING..............................................................................................17
2.5 EQUIPMENT RATINGS ..........................................................................................................................18
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................. 19
3.1 FRONT PANEL ITEMS ...........................................................................................................................20
3.2 IDENTIFYING YOUR EQUIPMENT TYPE....................................................................................................21
3.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 System Controller.............................................................................................................................22
3.3.2 iBA PIM Analyser..............................................................................................................................22
3.3.3 System Control Software..................................................................................................................22
3.4 FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ...........................................................................................27
4. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION....................................................................................................29
4.2 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................29
4.3 INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................29
4.4 TURNING ON THE ANALYZER ...............................................................................................................33
4.5 SHUTTING DOWN THE ANALYZER.........................................................................................................34
4.6 CONNECTING A DEVICE FOR TESTING ..................................................................................................34
5. HOME SCREEN......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1 ADD INSTRUMENT................................................................................................................................37
5.1.1 Create Instrument Menu...................................................................................................................37
5.2 INSTRUMENT SELECTION .....................................................................................................................39
5.2.1 REMOVE/VFP/PIM Menu.................................................................................................................39
6. OPERATION IN ENGINEERING MODE....................................................................................................40
6.1 USING THE VIRTUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................................................................................40
6.1.1 Display Zoom Control.......................................................................................................................49
6.1.2 Hover over results.............................................................................................................................51
6.1.3 Advance control panel......................................................................................................................52
7. OPERATION IN ENGINEERING MODE - TUTORIAL..............................................................................59
7.1 OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................................59
7.1.1 Time Mode.......................................................................................................................................59
7.1.2 Swept Frequency Mode....................................................................................................................60
7.1.3 Spectrum Mode. ...............................................................................................................................61
7.1.4 RTF (Range to fault) Mode...............................................................................................................61
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7.2 MEASUREMENT DETAIL........................................................................................................................62
7.2.1 Confirming measurement capability (Residual IM)...........................................................................62
7.2.2 IM Measurement Time Mode............................................................................................................65
7.2.3 IM Measurement-Swept Frequency .................................................................................................66
7.2.4 Spectrum Mode ................................................................................................................................70
7.2.5 RTF (Range to Fault) Measurement Mode (Optional)......................................................................71
8. OPERATION IN PRODUCTION MODE.....................................................................................................74
8.1 ENTERING PRODUCTION MODE............................................................................................................74
8.1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................74
8.2 EDIT TEST STEPS MENU......................................................................................................................77
8.2.1 Edit Steps Time Mode ......................................................................................................................77
8.2.2 Edit Steps PIM Mode........................................................................................................................80
8.3 REPORTS SETTINGS MENU ..................................................................................................................82
8.3.1 Entering the report settings...............................................................................................................82
8.3.2 Saving test reports as PDF...............................................................................................................82
8.3.3 Include failures..................................................................................................................................83
8.3.4 Timestamp filename .........................................................................................................................83
8.3.5 Beep on Limit Failure........................................................................................................................83
9. APPLICATIONS INFORMATION...............................................................................................................84
9.1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................84
9.2 NOISE FLOOR VS.RESIDUAL IM FLOOR................................................................................................84
9.3 MEASURING RESIDUAL IM...................................................................................................................86
9.4 IM TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................86
9.5 UNIQUE CONSIDERATIONS FOR ANTENNA IM TESTING ..........................................................................86
9.6 INTERPRETING IM TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................88
9.6.1 Time Mode........................................................................................................................................88
9.6.2 Swept-Frequency Mode....................................................................................................................88
9.6.3 Spectrum Mode ................................................................................................................................88
9.6.4 RTF Mode.........................................................................................................................................89
9.7 IM MEASUREMENT EXAMPLES .............................................................................................................89
9.7.1 Cable Assemblies.............................................................................................................................89
9.7.2 Duplexers..........................................................................................................................................90
9.7.3 Antennas...........................................................................................................................................91
9.7.4 Measuring High IM Level Devices (e.g. Ferrites).............................................................................92
9.7.5 Forward and Reverse PIM................................................................................................................96
10. MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................97
10.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................................97
10.2 TRANSPORTING...................................................................................................................................97
10.3 CLEANING...........................................................................................................................................97
10.4 PROTECTION.......................................................................................................................................97
10.5 ROUTINE VERIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................98
10.5.1 Verifying Residual IM Performance and Operation of the Analyzer.............................................98
10.5.1 Front Panel Connections and Connector Savers.........................................................................99
10.5.2 Use and Care of Front Panel Connector Savers........................................................................100
10.6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SI-20A OR SI-30A LOW IM TERMINATIONS......................................100
10.6.1 SI-20A and SI-30A Connector Maintenance..............................................................................101
10.7 ADVANCED VERIFICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES ........................................................101
10.7.1 Power Output..............................................................................................................................101
10.7.2 Frequency Output.......................................................................................................................103
11. SERVICE........................................................................................................................................104
11.1 SYSTEM CONTROLLER ......................................................................................................................104
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11.2 INSTALLING PIM SERVER SOFTWARE.................................................................................................104
11.2.1 PIM Analyzer Software...............................................................................................................105
11.3 CALIBRATION FILES...........................................................................................................................105
11.4 PIM SERVER ....................................................................................................................................106
11.5 TROUBLE SHOOTING USB CONNECTION ISSUES.................................................................................107
11.6 PIM SERVER NOT STARTING..............................................................................................................107
12. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................107
12.1 RTF MODULE...................................................................................................................................107
12.2 AISG MODEM.................................................................................................................................108
12.3 FORWARD PIM OPTION (6RU CHASSIS)....................................................................................108
12.4 REVERSE PIM OPTION (4RU CHASSIS)......................................................................................109
13. INDEX.............................................................................................................................................112
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Fuse Housing.............................................................................................................................................17
Figure 2 iBA –A........................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 3 iBA - B........................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 4 Typical System Label (sample only)..........................................................................................................21
Figure 5 PIM Server.................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 6 PIM Server Settings Menu.........................................................................................................................25
Figure 7 System Assembly ......................................................................................................................................30
Figure 8 Block Diagram for the A series passive IM Analyzer (4RU)......................................................................31
Figure 9 Block Diagram B Series Passive IM Analyser (6RU) ................................................................................31
Figure 10 Rear view.................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 11 Home screen............................................................................................................................................36
Figure 12 Virtual Front Panel (Time Mode)..............................................................................................................40
Figure 13 Trace pull down menu .............................................................................................................................41
Figure 14 Out of Band Indicator...............................................................................................................................41
Figure 15 Control indicator.......................................................................................................................................42
Figure 16 Settings Menu..........................................................................................................................................43
Figure 17 Bar graph display.....................................................................................................................................44
Figure 18 Zoom Swipe View....................................................................................................................................49
Figure 19 Zoom Expanded View..............................................................................................................................50
Figure 20 Mouse hover over result display..............................................................................................................51
Figure 21 Advanced control panel (top part)............................................................................................................52
Figure 22 Advanced control panel (middle part)......................................................................................................55
Figure 23 Advanced control panel (lower part)........................................................................................................57
Figure 24 Time Mode...............................................................................................................................................59
Figure 25 Frequency Swept Mode...........................................................................................................................60
Figure 26 Spectrum Mode........................................................................................................................................61
Figure 27 RTF (Range to fault) mode......................................................................................................................62
Figure 28 Browser Print ...........................................................................................................................................65
Figure 29 Rx Sweep settings, advance menu spectrum mode ...............................................................................70
Figure 30 RTF Advanced configuration menu.........................................................................................................72
Figure 31 Production Mode......................................................................................................................................74
Figure 32 Edit Steps menu (Time Mode).................................................................................................................77
Figure 33 Edit Steps menu (PIM Mode)...................................................................................................................80
Figure 34 Report settings menu...............................................................................................................................82
Figure 35 Standard Voltage Error Curve. ................................................................................................................85
Figure 36 Typical Test Connections for Measuring Cable Passive IM....................................................................89
Figure 37 Typical Diagram for evaluating Duplexer Passive IM..............................................................................91
Figure 38. Typical Connection Diagram for Evaluating Antenna Passive IM.........................................................92
Figure 39. Measuring High Forward IM Levels with the PIM Analyzer....................................................................93
Figure 40. Measuring the IM of a Power Combiner Using Individual CW Tones. ...................................................94
Figure 41 Reverse PIM............................................................................................................................................96
Figure 42 Forward PIM ............................................................................................................................................96
Figure 43 Turning on only one carrier....................................................................................................................102
Figure 44 RTF Module Option ...............................................................................................................................107
Figure 45 IBA Forward PIM option (6RU Chassis) B Series .................................................................................108
Figure 46 iBA A Series (Reverse PIM) Single port................................................................................................109
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Stimulus Response Indicators ...................................................................................................................46
Table 2. Default Frequency, Power and Mode. .......................................................................................................63
Table 3. Key Measurement Uncertainty Values for 10, 20, and 30 dB-Down Error Sources..................................85
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Table 4 iBA A Series Models ................................................................................................................................110
Table 5 iBA B Series Models ................................................................................................................................111
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1. CONFORMITY STATEMENTS
1.1 CE Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Kaelus Pty Ltd
34 Corporate Drive
Cannon Hill, QLD, 4170
AUSTRALIA
Declares that the following products are in compliance with the essential requirements of Directive
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive), and Directive 2014/35/EC (LVD Directive) if installed and operated in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Part Number:
Model Number
Description
iB0701V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0700LA, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB0702V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0700HA, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB0703V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0703A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB0790V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0790A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB0850V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0850A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB0901V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-0901A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB1800V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-1800A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB1921V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-1921A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB2101V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-2101A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
iB2600V01A-00N, V02A-00N, V02A-01N
iBA-2600A, B, B-1
Passive Intermodulation Test Set
These products are in conformity with the following European, harmonised and published
standards at the date of this declaration
The design, development and manufacturing of Kaelus Pty Ltd products are controlled by an
ISO 9001:2008 certified Quality Management System.
Authorised representation within the EU is
Kaelus, Block, 29 Dunsinane Ave, Dundee DD2 3QF, United Kingdom
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
Signed by the manufacturer at 34 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia 4170 (the
location of the technical file),
Referenced EMC Standard:
EN 61326-1:2013
EN 61326-2-1:2013
Referenced Safety Standard:
EN 61010-1:2010
EN 61010-030:2010
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1.2 CE Statement.
The iBA manual contains a copy of the unsigned CE DOC.
This product is identified as Professional equipment which is not intended for use in a domestic
environment. This unit is verified to meet to the EMC limits set by EN61326 to class A,
and may cause interference in a residential or non-commercial environment.
The IBA manual includes warning for RF ports warning of the hazardous RF power at each
applicable port in accordance with UL/EN 61010-1.
The IBA manual excludes use of product in explosive or hazardous environments.
This unit meets all relevant requirements of EN61010 / UL61010
1.3 FCC Statement
The IBA family of Test equipment is exempt from the technical requirements of CFR47 part 15
(FCC part 15) as stated in Section §15.103 Exempted devices” for Test equipment per sub
part §15.103(c).
§15.5 “(a) Persons operating intentional or unintentional radiators shall not be deemed to have
any vested or recognizable right to continued use of any given frequency by virtue of prior
registration or certification of equipment, or, for power line carrier systems, on the basis of prior
notification of use pursuant to §90.35(g) of this chapter.
§15.5 “(b) Operation of an intentional, unintentional, or incidental radiator is subject to the
conditions that no harmful interference is caused and that interference must be accepted that
may be caused by the operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or
unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental
radiator.”
§15.5 “(c) The operator of a radio frequency device shall be required to cease operating the
device upon notification by a Commission representative that the device is causing harmful
interference. Operation shall not resume until the condition causing the harmful interference
has been corrected.”
The IBA product is not rated for use in hazardous locations or atmospheres.
The IBA manual includes warning for RF ports warning of the hazardous RF power at each
applicable port in accordance with UL/EN 61010-1.
……………………………………..
Christine Blair
Engineering Director
Kaelus Pty Ltd
18th Aug 2016
ID: EUTA2036A1
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The IBA manual excludes use of product in explosive or hazardous environments.
1.4 RCM Statement.
This unit is sold in Australia, as commercial test equipment only and is not for domestic
consumption. It is outside the scope of ERAC (AS/NZ4417).
An electronic copy of the RCM DoC is available from Kaelus on request.
This product is identified as Professional equipment which is not intended for use in a domestic
environment. This unit is verified to meet to the EMC limits set by EN61326 to class A, and
may cause interference in a residential or non-commercial environment.
The IBA manual includes warning for RF ports warning of the hazardous RF power at each
applicable port in accordance with UL/EN 61010-1.
The IBA manual excludes use of product in explosive or hazardous environments.
This unit meets all relevant requirements of EN61010 / UL61010
1.5 CCC/CQC Statement.
This unit is sold in China, as commercial test equipment only and is not for domestic
consumption. It is outside the scope of CCC.
Because this equipment is “Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use”
it is in scope for CQC.
CQC compliance is voluntary.
The CQC voluntary EMC requirement for this product is specified in GB/T18268. Harmonized
European standard EN61326 contains all relevant requirements specified in GB/T18268.
The CQC voluntary LVD (Electrical safety) requirement for this product is specified in GB
4793.1-2007. Harmonized European standard EN61010 contains all relevant requirements
specified in GB 4793.1-2007.
This unit is verified to meet all relevant requirements of both EN61326 and EN61010.
The IBA manual includes warning for RF ports warning of the hazardous RF power at each
applicable port in accordance with UL/EN 61010-1.
The IBA manual excludes use of product in explosive or hazardous environments.
This unit is verified to meet to the EMC limits set by EN61326 to class A.
Class A equipment may cause interference in a residential or non-commercial environment.
1.6 ISI/BIS Statement.
This unit is sold in India, as commercial test equipment only and is not for domestic
consumption. It is outside the scope of Mandatory Certification.
Because this equipment is “Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use”
it is in scope for the ISI harmonised version of EN61326 and EN61010.
Products in this category product may be self-certified.
This unit is verified to meet all relevant requirements of both EN61326 and EN61010.
This unit is verified to meet to the EMC limits set by EN61326 to class A.
Class A equipment may cause interference in a residential or non-commercial environment.
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2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 General Information
Before connecting or using this product, the following safety information must be read and
understood to prevent harm to personnel and/or damage to the equipment.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to call attention specifically to safety-
related information:
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL:The product is marked with
this symbol to indicate a connection to Earth ground potential.
NON IONISING RADIATION :The product is marked with this symbol
to indicate a connection that carries non ionizing radiation.
Ensure RF energy is turned off before disconnecting. Ensure RF
any shielding and connectors have been securely fitted before
switching on RF. Ensure radiation levels are kept within radiation
standards and exposure levels for your facility.
!
CAUTION:SEE SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION: This symbol is placed
next to ports on the instrument which may be damaged if the
information provided in the system documentation is not carefully
considered and understood.
WARNING
WARNING:This symbol indicates information, which, if not
carefully considered, could result in personal injury. Carefully
read and fully understand information denoted with this symbol
before proceeding with the use of this product.
CAUTION
CAUTION: This symbol indicates information that, if not carefully
considered, could result in damage or destruction to all or part of
the product. Carefully read and understand information denoted
with this symbol before proceeding with the use of this product.
IMPORTANT NOTE:This symbol indicates information that may be
helpful in properly using or understanding the operation of the
instrument.
F1 Means Frequency One, the frequency derived from the first
frequency synthesizer, Carrier 1.
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F2 Means Frequency Two, the frequency derived from the second
frequency synthesizer, Carrier 2.
2.2 Before Applying Power
CAUTION
This instrument is capable of operating with the following AC line voltages:
115-230 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz line frequency. However, the AC power
receptacle must be correctly configured for the available line voltage. Before
connecting AC power to the unit, ensure the proper fuse is installed in the
fuse-holder.
See Section 2.4 for additional information on installing fuses and
configuring the iBA
2.3 Grounding
The iBA A and B Series Power Supplies must be connected to a grounded (earth ground)
outlet.
WARNING
Do not operate this equipment without the power connected to an earth-
grounded outlet. Disconnecting or bypassing the earth ground could result in
potential personal injury from electrical shock.
In order to comply with EMI/EMC requirements, it is recommended that all
equipment be grounded to a common frame ground point. Provision for this
grounding is made on the rear panel of each major 19” rack chassis in the
form of a M6 stud. See 4.3.1.3
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2.4 Fuse Replacement/Voltage Setting
The IBA is equipped with fuse protection on the AC main connector. This fuse is accessible
from the rear panel AC receptacle.
WARNING
For continued protection against both fire and injury, replace the iBA fuse
according to the following table:
Fuse Type for
110-120 VAC Operation
Fuse Type for
220-240 VAC Operation
125 Voltage, 10A
250 VAC, 5A
Speed: Time Delay
Speed: Time Delay
Size: 5x20 mm
Size: 5x20 mm
No. Required: 1
No. Required: 1
To replace the fuse on the iBA , follow the following procedure:
1. Remove the AC power cord from the receptacle at the rear of the module.
2. Remove the fuse housing by clamping the release clips with your fingers and pulling
the fuse housing from the module.
3. Install the appropriate time-delay fuse in the fuse socket.
4. Insert the fuse housing back into the module.
Figure 1 Fuse Housing
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RF Power Precautions
This test equipment is capable of delivering RF powers well in excess of 80 Watts to the front
panel. The red flashing LED indicates when RF is present on either Port 1 OR Port 2.
WARNING
To avoid the potential for RF burns or shock, do not touch an exposed RF port
when it is active (red LED is flashing). As a further safety precaution against
personal injury, do not energize an RF port unless a device is connected to
that port.
If a device that radiates RF energy (such as an antenna) is connected to an
active RF port, adhere to the appropriate Non-Ionizing RF Radiation Safety
Standards for your facility.
2.5 Equipment Ratings
Complete technical specifications and equipment ratings may be found in the “Technical
Specifications” In the Kaelus Website www.kaelus.com .
CAUTION
If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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3.1 Front Panel items
3.1.1.1 Port 1
Used for Reverse PIM measurements (A/B Series), can also be used for Forward PIM (B
Series). Where the AISG option is fitted AISG communications can be sent via this port, when
AISG Power is set to RF Port, 28VDC up to 2.5A can be delivered to AISG equipment
connected to the RF Port.
3.1.1.2 Port 2
Used for Both Forward and Reverse PIM (B Series).
3.1.1.3 RF Power indicator.
Indicates when RF Power is active. Note : RF output ports should be correctly terminated prior
to activating Tx Power. Unused Tx Ports should be left terminated in low radiation loads.
3.1.1.4 RF Monitor port
Used to connect the RTF Module option when fitted. An N Type Male-Male cable is supplied
with the RTF module to connect from the RTF Module to the monitor port.
3.1.1.5 AISG interface (optional)
An 8 Pin Din Female connector fitted with the AISG option. This option allows for control of
AISG devices using the Din style connector. Set AISG Power to AISG Port to have AISG
Equipment powered via the Din connector.
3.1.1.6 Slide lug
If the iBA is fitted in a rack with rack slides. The Slide lugs can be used to help slide the unit
forward. The Slide lugs are not intended to lift the entire weight of the iBA. The iBA B series is
considered a multi-person lift. Use safe lifting practices at all times.
3.1.1.7 USB Type A port
When the RTF Module is fitted a short USB A to USB mini B cable is supplied that needs to be
connected from the RTF to the iBA USB receptacle.
3.1.1.8 ON/OFF Switch.
Switches the main supply to standby. Note: Power supply cooling fans will still operate.
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