L3 NARDA PMM 9010 User manual

NARDA
Safety
Test
Solutions
S.r.l. Socio Unico
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Manufacturing Plant:
Via Benessea, 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV)
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http://www.narda-sts.it
EQUIPMENT SERIAL NUMBER
You can find the Serial Number on the rear panel of the instrument.
Serial Number is in the form: 0000X00000.
The first four digits and the letter are the Serial Number prefix, the last five digits are
the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes
only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.
The suffix is different for each instrument.
Document 9010EN-70306-1.59 – Copyright © NARDA 2007
User’s Manual
PMM 9010
EMI SIGNAL ANALYZER
10 Hz ÷30 MHz

II Note and symbols
NOTE:
If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this Users Manual, it may become unsafe
Before using this product, the related documentation must be read with great care and fully understood to
familiarize with all the safety prescriptions.
To ensure the correct use and the maximum safety level, the User shall know all the instructions and
recommendations contained in this document.
This product is a Safety Class Iinstrument according to IEC classification and has been designed to meet
the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control
and Laboratory Use).
In accordance with the IEC classification, the battery charger of this product meets requirements Safety
Class II and Installation Category II (having double insulation and able to carry out mono-phase power
supply operations).
This product has a Pollution Degree II normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally,
however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
EXPLANATION OF ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY SYMBOLS :
You now own a high-quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service.
Nevertheless, even this product will eventually become obsolete. When that time
comes, please remember that electronic equipment must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European
Union (2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments).
You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly
disposal. You can obtain further information from your local Narda Sales Partner or by
visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it .
Warning, danger of electric shock
Earth
Read carefully the Operating Manual and its
instructions, pay attention to the safety
symbols.
Unit Earth Connection
Earth Protection Equipotential
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT :
DANGER
The DANGER sign draws attention to a potential risk to a
person’s safety. All the precautions must be fully understood
and applied before proceeding.
WARNING
The WARNING sign draws attention to a potential risk of
damage to the apparatus or loss of data. All the precautions
must be fully understood and applied before proceeding.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign draws attention against unsafe practices
for the apparatus functionality.
NOTE: The NOTE draw attention to important information.

Contents III
Contents
Safety recommendations and instructions.………....……………….
EC Conformity Certificate…….....................................………………
1. General Information
1.1 Documentation………………………………………………………….
1.2 Operating Manual changes……………………………………………
1.3 Introduction to PMM 9010……………………………………………..
1.4 Instrument Items………….…………………………………………….
1.5 Optional accessories……………….………………………………….
1.6 Other accessories………………………………………………………
1.7 Main Specifications…………………………………………………….
1.8 Front Panel………………………...……………………………………
1.9 Rear Panel………………………………………………………………
1.10 Functional Description………………………………………………..
1.11 Ultra fast measurement: a unique feature of the PMM 9010…….
1.12 Emission measurement……………..……………………………….
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2 Installation
2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………
2.2 Initial Inspection……………………………….……………….………..
2.3 Packing and Unpacking……………………………………….……….
2.4 Preparation for Use…………………………………………………….
2.5 Battery Charger…………………………………………………….…..
2.5.1 To substitute the mains connector…………………………………
2.5.2 To Check the internal batteries…………………………………….
2.5.3 Indications of the battery on the screen and with PW led……….
2.6 Environment…………………………………………………………….
2.7 Return for Service………………………………………………………
2.8 Equipment Cleaning…………………………………………………….
2.9 Equipment ventilation…………………………………………………..
2.10 Hardware Installation…………………………………………………
2.11 Using Artificial Mains Network (LISNs)……………………………..
2.12 Using Pulse Limiter…………………………………………………..
2.13 Using Voltage Probes………………………………………………..
2.14 Using Antennas and other Transducers……………………………
2.15 The User Port…………………………………………………………
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3 Applications
3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………..
3.2 Display…………………………………………………………………..
3.3 Autocal…………………………………………………………………..
3.4 Unit………………………………………………………………………
3.5 RF OUT…………………………………………………………………
3.6 Panel……………………………………………………………………
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4 Manual mode operating instructions
4.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………
4.2 Measure……………………………………………………………….
4.2.1 Frequency…………………………………………………………..
4.2.2 Level………………….……………………………………………..
4.2.2.1 Attenuator and Preamplifier…………………………………….
4.2.2.2 Misc…………………………………………………………….…
4.2.2.2.1 Tracking generator……………………………………………
4.2.2.3 Detector…………………………………………………………..
4.2.2.4 Smart detector…………………………………………………...
4.2.3 Conversion factor………………………………………………….
4.3 Limit……………………………………………………………………
4.4 Display………………………………………………………………..
4.5 Marker…………………………………………………………………
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5 Analyzer mode operating instructions
5.1 Introduction………………………………………………………….
5.2 Frequency……………………………………………………………
5.3 RBW………………………………………………………………….
5.4 Level………………………………………………………………….
5.4.1 Attenuator and Preamplifier……………..……………………….
5.4.2 OVER RANGE Message…………………………………………
5.4.3 Misc…………………..…………………………………………….
5.4.3.1 Tracking generator……………………………………………..
5.4.4 Detector………..…………………………………………………..
5.4.5 Conversion factor…………………………………………………
5.5 Marker……..….……………………………………………………..
5.6 Esc……………………………………………………………………
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6 Sweep mode operating instructions
6.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………..
6.2 Frequency…………………………………………………………….
6.3 Level…………………………………………………………………..
6.3.1 Input: Attenuator and preamplifier……………………………….
6.3.2 Misc…………………………………………………………………
6.4 RBW…………………………………………………………………..
6.5 Hold Time…………………………………………………………….
6.6 Demodulator………………………………………………………….
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7. Setup and Panel instructions
7.1 Mesuring the EMI Voltage…………………………………………..
7.1.1 Measuring Principle with a LISN…………………………………
7.1.2 Coupling Networks………………………………………………..
7.1.2.1 AMN………………………………………………………………
7.1.2.2 Current probe……………………………………………………
7.1.2.3 Voltage probe……………………………………………………
7.1.3 Test setup………………………………………………………….
7.1.4 Guidance on a preliminary Measuring Procedure……………..
7.1.5 Remarks and hints for Measuring……………………………….
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8. Updating firmware
8.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………..
8.2 System requirements ……………………………………………….
8.3 Preparing the Hardware……………………………………………..
8.4 Software installation………………………………………………….
8.5 To transfer data……………….………………………………………
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Contents V
9 Click Mode Operating Instructions (Option)
9.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………
9.2 Introduction to the discontinuous disturbance measurement……
9.2.1 Determination of click rate………………………………………..
9.2.2 Preliminary Conformity and Exceptions…………………………
9.2.2.1 Old and New exceptions………………………………………..
9.2.3 Calculate Limit Quartile……………………………………………
9.2.4 Measurements vs Lq limit…………………………………………
9.3 Start……………………………………………………………………
9.3.1 Stop and pause……………………………………………………
9.4 Report…………………………………………………………………
9.4.1 Fail during determination of the click rate N…………………….
9.4.2 Report after a successful test with less than 5 instantaneous
switching a one frequency………………………………………..
9.4.3 Report after a successful test at 4 frequencies………………..
9.4.4 Report after a line search………………………………………..
9.5 Setup………………………………………………………………….
9.5.1 External attenuator………………………………………………...
9.5.2 Limit…………………………………………………………………
9.5.3 Determination of N…………………………………………………
9.5.4 Factor……………………………………………………………….
9.5.5 Stop and fail………………………………………………………...
9.5.6 Terminate on………………………………………………………..
9.5.7 Line…………………………………………………………………..
9.5.8 Max time…………………………………………………………….
9.5.9 Idle Frequency.…………………………………………………….
9.5.10 Idle Level…………………………………………………………..
9.5.11 Smart Measure……………………………………………………
9.6 Click option……………………………………………………………
9.7 Test setup…………………………………………………………….
9.8 Diagnostic……………………………………………………………..
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VI Contents
10 PMM 9030 EMI Signal Analyzer 30 MHz – 3GHz (Option)
10.1 Introduction to PMM 9030…………………………………………………
10.2 Instruments items………..…………………………………………………
10.3 Optional PMM accessories………..………………………………………
10.4 Other accessories…………………..………………………………………
10.5 Main specifications.………….………..……………………………………
10.6 Front and rear panel……………………………………………………….
10.7 Functional description……………………………………………………..
10.8 No coaxial cable between the antenna and the receiver………………
10.9 Emission measurements………………………………………………….
10.10 Installation…………………………………………………………………
10.10.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………
10.10.2 Initial inspection…………………………………………………………
10.10.2.1 Packing and Unpacking……………………………………………...
10.10.3 Preparation for use……………………………………………………..
10.10.4 Battery charger………………………………………………………….
10.10.4.1 To replace the mains connector of the battery charger…………..
10.10.4.2 To charger internal battery……………………………………………
10.10.4.3 Indication of the battery status on the screen and with PW led….
10.10.5 Environment………………………………………………………………
10.10.6 Return for Service……………………………………………………….
10.10.7 Equipment cleaning…………………………………………………….
10.10.8 Equipment ventilation…………………………………………………..
10.10.9 Hardware installation……………………………………………………
10.10.10 PMM 9010+ PMM 9030 initial screen……………………………….
10.10.11 Led on the PMM 9010 and on the PMM 9030………………………
10.10.12 PMM 9010 + PMM 9030 main screen……………………………….
10.10.13 PMM 9010 + PMM 9030 Setup panel……………………………….
10.10.14 PMM 9010 + PMM 9030 Link failure…………………………………
10.10.15 Using an antenna………………………………………………………
10.11 Analyzer Mode Operating instructions…………………………………..
10.11.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………
10.11.2 Frequency………………………………………………………………..
10.11.3 RBW………………………………………………………………………
10.11.4 Level………………………………………………………………………
10.11.4.1 Input: Attenuators and preamplifier…………………………………
10.11.4.2 Misc…………………………………………………………………….
10.11.4.3 Detector………………………………………………………………...
10.11.4.4 Conversion factor……………………………………………………..
10.11.5 Marker…………………………………………………………………….
10.11.6 ESC……………………………………………………………………….
10.12 Sweep Mode Operating Instructions…………………………………….
10.12.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………
10.12.2 Measure…………………………………………………………………..
10.12.2.1 Frequency………………………………………………………………
10.12.2.2 Advanced……………………………………………………………….
10.12.2.3 Level…………………………………………………………………….
10.12.2.3.1 Input: Attenuators and preamplifier……………………………….
10.12.2.3.2 Misc…………………………………………………………………..
10.12.2.3.3 Tracking generator………………………………………………….
10.12.2.3.4 Detector………………………………………………………………
10.12.2.4 Conversion factor……………………………………………………...
10.12.3 Limit……………………………………………………………………….
10.12.4 Display…………………………………………………………………….
10.12.5 Marker…………………………………………………………………….
10.12.6 Load store……………………………………………………………..…
10.13 Manual Mode Operating Instructions……………………………………
10.13.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………
10.13.2 Frequency………………………………………………………………...
10.13.3 Level………………………………………………………………………
10.13.3.1 Input: Attenuator and preamplifier…………………………………..
10.13.3.2 Misc……………………………………………………………………..
10.13.4 RBW………………………………………………………………………
10.13.5 Hold Time………………………………………………………………...
10.13.6 Demodulator……………………………………………………………...
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Rear Panel……………………………………………………….
BP-01 Replaceable battery…………………………………….
PMM 9010 Functional Diagram………………………………..
Display setting..………………………………………………….
Sweep…………………………………………………………….
Spectrum…….…………………………………………………..
Manual……………………………………………………………
AMN Principle: a) ∆-type or T-type LISN ; b) V-type LISN….
Example of test Setup for RFI Voltage Measurements….….
Click………………………………………………………………
Front and rear panel……………………………………………
PMM 9030 Functional BLOCK Diagram……………...……...
PMM 9030 Fiber Optic Link to PMM 9010……………………
PMM 9030 Antenna Holder spare parts………………………
Mounting the Tripod Joint………………………………………
Fixing the base of Antenna Holder……………………………
Closing the Antenna Holder……………………………………
Inserting the adapter for PMM Log-Periodic…………………
Complete assembling…………………………………………..
Complete assembling for other antennas…………………….
Mounting the Antenna Holder on PMM 9030………………..
Screwing the N-N Adapter for Antenna Matching…………..
Fixing onto the Tripod………………………………………….
Attaching PMM Log Periodic………………………………….
Spectrum…………………………………………………………
Sweep…………………………………………………………….
Manual……………………………………………………………
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Main Specifications 9010….…………………………………….
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VIII Safety considerations
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been designed, produced and tested in Italy, and it left the factory in conditions fully
complying with the current safety standards. To maintain it in safe conditions and ensure correct use,
these general instructions must be fully understood and applied before the product is used.
• When the device must be connected permanently, first provide effective grounding;
• If the device must be connected to other equipment or accessories, make sure they are all safely
grounded;
• In case of devices permanently connected to the power supply, and lacking any fuses or other
devices of mains protection, the power line must be equipped with adequate protection
commensurate to the consumption of all the devices connected to it;
• In case of connection of the device to the power mains, make sure before connection that the voltage
selected on the voltage switch and the fuses are adequate for the voltage of the actual mains;
• Devices in Safety Class I, equipped with connection to the power mains by means of cord and plug,
can only be plugged into a socket equipped with a ground wire;
• Any interruption or loosening of the ground wire or of a connecting power cable, inside or outside the
device, will cause a potential risk for the safety of the personnel;
• Ground connections must not be interrupted intentionally;
• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards installed
on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be necessary;
• To maintain adequate protection from fire hazards, replace fuses only with others of the same type
and rating;
• Follow the safety regulations and any additional instructions in this manual to prevent accidents and
damages.

EC Conformity IX
EC Conformity Certificate
(in accordance with the Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC)
This is to certify that the product: PMM 9010 Signal Analyzer
Produced by: NARDA S.r.l.
Safety Test Solution
Via Benessea 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY
complies with the following European Standards :
Safety: CEI EN 60950 - CEI EN 60950/A4 – CEI EN 60950/A11
EMC: EN 61326-1 - EN 61326/A1
This product complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by
93/68/EEC, and with the EMC Directive EMC 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC,
93/97/EEC.
NARDA S.r.l.

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