L3Harris NARDA PMM ER8000 User manual

NARDA
Safety
Test
Solutions
S.r.l. Socio Unico
Sales & Support:
Via Rimini, 22
20142 - Milano (MI)
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Manufacturing Plant:
Via Benessea, 29/B
17035 - Cisano sul Neva (SV)
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.narda-sts.it
SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT
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 ER8000EN-01101-1.00 - Copyright © NARDA 2020
PMM ER8000
User’s Manual
EMI RECEIVER
9 kHz ÷30 MHz (option 00)
9 kHz ÷3000 MHz (option 01)

II Note and symbols
NOTE:
® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH and L3Harris
Communications Holdings, Inc. – Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this User’s 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 I instrument 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 power supply 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).
It complies with the requirements of Pollution Class II (usually only non-conductive pollution). However,
occasionally it may become temporarily conductive due to condense on it.
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 :
The DANGER sign draws attention to a serious risk to a person’s safety,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. All the
precautions must be fully understood and applied before proceeding.
The WARNING sign indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. All the precautions must be fully
understood and applied before proceeding.
The CAUTION sign indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
The NOTICE sign draws attention to a potential risk of damage to the
apparatus or loss of data.
The NOTE sign draws attention to important information.

Contents III
Contents
Explanation of electrical and safety symbols……....……………………………
General safety considerations and instructions.………....…………………….
PMM ER8000 EC Declaration of Conformity ...................………………………
1. General Information
1.1 Documentation……………………………………………………………………….
1.2 Operating Manual changes…………………………………………………………
1.3 Introduction to PMM ER8000………………………………………………………
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 ER8000……………..
1.12 Emission measurement……………..……………………………………………
1.13 Principle of operation ……………………………………………………………..
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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 AC/DC Power Supply .……………………………………………………………..
2.5.1 To replace the mains connector……………………….…..……………………
2.5.2 Switch ON pushbutton with integrated led ……………….…………………...
2.6 Environment………………………………………………………………………….
2.7 Return for Service…………………………………………………………………..
2.8 Equipment Cleaning………………………………………………………………..
2.9 Equipment ventilation………………………………………………………………
2.10 Hardware Installation……………………………………………………………..
2.11 Using an Artificial Mains Network (AMN or LISN)……………………………..
2.12 Using Pulse Limiter………………………………………………………………..
2.13 Using Current and Voltage Probes………………………………………………
2.14 Using Antennas and other Transducers………………………………………..
2.15 The User Port………………………………………………………………………
2.16 PMM L2-16A remote cable Configuration for PMM ER8000..…...................
2.17 PMM LISN three phase remote cable Configuration for ER8000…………….
2.18 PMM L3-25 remote cable Configuration for PMM ER8000…………………..
2.19 Schwarzbeck Model HXYZ 9170 Triple Loop Antenna remote cable……….
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IV Contents
3 Operating Instructions
3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………..
3.2 Operating Modes .……………………………………………………………..
3.2.1 Sweep Mode..…………………………………………………………………
3.2.2 Analyzer Mode ……………………………………………………………….
3.2.3 Manual Mode …………………………………………………………………
3.3 Detectors …………………………………………………………………………
3.3.1 RMS-AVG Definition ………………………………………………………….
3.3.2 C-AVG Definition ……………………………………………………………..
3.3.3 Smart Detector ……………………………………………………………….
3.4 RBW Filters …………………………………………………………………..…
3.4.1 MIL Filters …………………………………………………………………….
3.4 Hold Time ……………………………………………………………………..…
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4. Applications
4.1 Measuring the EMI Voltage………………………………………………….…
4.1.1 Measuring Principle with a LISN………………………………………….…
4.1.2 Coupling Networks……………………………………………………………
4.1.2.1 AMN……………………………………………………………………..……
4.1.2.2 Current probe……………………………………………………………..…
4.1.2.3 Voltage probe………………………………………………………….……
4.1.3 Test setup………………………………………………………………..……
4.1.4 Guidance on a preliminary Measuring Procedure……………………..…
4.1.5 Remarks and hints for Measuring………………………………………..…
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5. Updating firmware
5.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………….………..
5.2 System requirements ……………………………….…………………………
5.3 Preparing the Hardware…………………………….…………………………..
5.4 Software installation…………………………………………………................
5.5 To transfer data……………….………………………………………………..
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Contents V
6 PMM 9010-RMA Rack Mount Adapter for Rack 19”
6.1 Introduction ..……….……………………………………………………..
6.2 Instruments Items ..…………………………...…………………………
6.3 PMM 9010-RMA Main Specifications…………………………………
6.4 PMM 9010-RMA Front view………………………………...………….
6.5 PMM 9010-RMA Inside view…………………………..…...………….
6.6 Rack requirements……………..……….…………………...………….
6.7 Required equipment…………………..………………..…...………….
6.8 Moving chassis……………….……………..……………………………
6.9 Installation guidelines …………………………………………………..
6.10 Installing the PMM 9010-RMA………………………………………..
6.12 Use of the PMM 9010-RMA with PMM ER8000………………….…
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7 Remote control
7.1 Introduction ……….………………………………………………….….
7.2 Communication …………….………………..…………………………
7.3 Protocol …………………………….…………………………………....
7.4 Format ….……………..………………………………………...............
7.5 List of commands …………..………………………………………..…
7.6 PMM ER8000 COMMANDs .…………………………………………..
7.6.1 QUERY Commands .……………………………………...................
7.6.2 SETTING Commands ..……………………………………………….
7.6.3 Analyzer Reply …………………………………………………………
7.6.3.1 Reply example ………………………………………………………
7.7 Sweep Mode commands sequence example ………………………..
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8 Click Mode Operating Instructions (PMM CA0010 Option)
8.1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………….
8.2 Click Mode Option ………………………………….…………………..
8.3 Enter the Click Mode …………………..……………………………….
8.4 Introduction to the discontinuous disturbance (click) measure.ment
8.4.1 Determination of click rate ……………………..……………………
8.4.2 Preliminary Conformity and Exceptions ………………………..…..
8.4.2.1 Old and New exceptions …………………………..………….……
8.4.3 Calculate Limit Quartile …………………..……………………….…..
8.4.4 Measurements vs Lq limit ………………….…………………………
8.5 Start ………………………..…………………………………………….
8.5.1 RUN 2 ………………………………………………………………….
8.5.2 Stop and pause …………………………..…………………………..
8.6 Report ……………………..…………………………………………….
8.6.1 Fail during determination of the click rate N ………………………
8.6.2 Report after a successful test with less than 5 instantaneous
switching at one frequency………………………………………………….
8.7 Setup ……………………..……………………………………………...
8.7.1 External attenuator ………………………..…………………………..
8.7.2 Limit …………………………..…………………………………………
8.7.3 Determination of N ……………………………………………………
8.7.4 Factor f ……………………..………………………………………….
8.7.5 Stop on Fail ……………………..…………………………………….
8.7.6 Line ……………………..……………………………………………..
8.8 Click option ………………………………………………………………
8.9 Test setup ………………………………………………………………..
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Front Panel …………………………………………………………….….
Rear Panel …………………………………………………………..........
PMM ER8000 Functional Block Diagram…………………………….…
PMM L2-16A remote cable configuration for ER8000………………...
PMM LISN three phase remote cable configuration for ER8000........
PMM L3-25 remote cable configuration for PMM ER8000 ………..…
Schwarzbeck Model HXYZ 9170 Triple Loop Antenna Cable …..…..
AMN Principle: a) ∆-type or T-type LISN ; b) V-type LISN…………...
ER8000 internal LISN ……………....................................................
ER8000 with external L2-16B LISN…………………………………..
Front view 9010-RMA ...…………………………………………….…...
Inside view 9010-RMA ………………………………………………..…
PMM 9010-RMA with ER8000 Instrument …………………………....
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Technical Specifications (9010-RMA)
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Safety Consideration VII
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
This unit has been designed and tested in Italy, according to IEC 348 standard and has left the
manufacturer’s premises in a state fully complying with the safety standards ; in order to maintain the
unit in a safe state and to ensure safe operation, the following instructions must be reviewed and fully
understood before operation.
•When the unit is to be permanently cabled, first connect an uninterruptible protective earth ground
conductor before making any other connections.
•If the unit is to be connected to other equipment or accessories, prior to energizing either unit verify
that a common ground exists between them.
•For permanently cabled unit without built-in fuses, automatic circuit breakers or similar protective
facilities, the power supply line shall be provided with fuses or protections rated to the unit.
•Verify that the unit is set to match the available mains voltage and correct fuse rating is installed
before applying power.
•The Safety Class I units provided with disconnectible AC supply cable and plug may only be operated
from a power socket with protective earth ground connection.
•Any interruption or loosening of the protective earth ground conductor, either inside or outside the unit
or in an extension cable will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
•The protective earth ground conductor shall not be interrupted intentionally.
•To avoid electrical shock do not remove protections or covers of the unit , refer to qualified NARDA
Servicing Center for maintenance of the unit.
•To maintain adequate protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with others of the same type
and rating;
•Observe safety regulations and rules and also the additional safety instructions specified in this
manual for prevention of accidents.

VIII EC Conformity
Dichiarazione di Conformità
EC Declaration of Conformity
In accordo alla Decisione 768/2008/EC, conforme alle direttive EMC 2014/30/UE, Bassa Tensione 2014/35/UE e
RoHS 2011/65/UE, ed anche alle norme ISO/IEC 17050-1 e 17050-2.
In accordance with the Decision 768/2008/EC, compliant to the Directives EMC 2014/30/UE, Low Voltage 2014/35/UE and
RoHS 2011/65/EU, also compliant to the ISO/IEC standard 17050-1 and 17050-2
Il costruttore
The manufacturer
narda Safety Test Solutions S.r.l. Socio Unico
Indirizzo
Address
Via Benessea, 29 / B
I-17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) - Italy
sulla base delle seguenti norme europee armonizzate, applicate con esito positivo:
based on the following harmonized European Standards, successfully applied:
EMC - Emissioni:
EMC - Emission:
EN 61326-1 (2013)
EMC - Immunità:
EMC - Immunity:
EN 61326-1 (2013)
Sicurezza:
Safety:
CEI EN 61010-1 (2010)
dichiara, sotto la propria responsabilità, che il prodotto:
declares, under its sole responsibility, that the product:
Descrizione
Description
EMI RECEIVER
Modello
Model
PMM ER8000
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali delle seguenti Direttive:
conforms with the essential requirements of the following Directives:
Bassa Tensione
Low Voltage
2014/35/EU
Compatibiltà Elettromagnetica
EMC
2014/30/EU
RoHS
RoHS
2011/65/EU
Cisano sul Neva, 29 June 2020 Egon Stocca
General Manager

General Information 1-1
1 – General Information
1.1 Documentation
Enclosed with this manual are:
•a service questionnaire to send back to NARDA in case an equipment
service is needed
•an accessories checklist to verify all accessories enclosed in the
packaging.
1.2 Operating
Manual Changes
Instruments manufactured after the printing of this manual may have a
serial number prefix not listed on the title page; this indicates that
instruments with different Serial Number prefix may be different from those
documented in this manual.
1.3 Introduction
to PMM ER8000
PMM ER8000 is a powerful EMI receiver, fully CISPR 16-1-1
compliant , to
measure conducted and radiated interferences from 9 kHz up to 30 MHz
(opt. 00), or even up to 3 GHz (opt. 01). All measurements performed by
the PMM ER8000 are according to the most accepted standards like: IEC,
CISPR, EN (EuroNorm), FCC, VDE,..
Thanks to its built-in Line Impedance Stabilization Network, PMM ER8000
is also suitable for characterizing and testing EUTs without the need of
other ancillaries.
The PMM ER8000 has been designed adopting an innovative philosophy
made possible only in the recent years by the availability of superior
technology components. This equipment is fully digital but the input
preselector and attenuator – and, of course, the LISN - and therefore
combines into a pure EMI Receiver and Signal Analyzer the precision and
accuracy of a numeric approach, with flexibility and user friendly approach
typical of a modern instrument.
Document ER8000EN-01101-1.00 - © NARDA 2020

1-2 General Information
1.4 Instrument
Items
PMM ER8000 includes the following items:
•EMI Receiver from 10 Hz up to 30 MHz (opt.00) or 10 Hz to 3000 MHz (opt.01)
•Soft carrying case
•AC/DC Converter with plug adapters;
•LISN Mains Cable
•N male to BNC female Adapter;
•BNC-BNC coaxial cable 2m length;
•RS232 cable, 2m;
•USB-RS232 serial converter;
•USB cable, 2m;
•Operating manual with return for repair form;
•PMM ER8000 Utility Software on Software Media;
•Certificate of Calibration;
•Return for Repair Form.
1.5 Optional
accessories
PMM ER8000 can be used with several optional accessories, the most common being the
following:
•PMM 9010-RMA Rack Mount Adapter for Rack 19”;
•ER8000/GND Ground connection;
•9010/CC Rigid Carrying Case;
•L2-16B: Two lines, Single phase, 16A LISN, (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L3-32: Four lines, 3-phase, 32A LISN, (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L3-64: Four lines, 3-phase, 64A LISN, (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L3-64/690: Four lines, 3-phase, 64A - 690Vac LISN, (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L3-100: Four lines, 3-phase, 100A LISN, (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L1-150M: Multi-standard Single line LISN, 150A (50Ω//1 Ω+5µH) (100 kHz to 200 MHz);
•L1-150M1: Multi-standard Single line LISN, 150A (50Ω//1 Ω+5µH) (10 kHz to 400 MHz);
•L1-500: Single line LISN, 500A (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•L3-500: Four lines, 3-phase, LISN 500A (50Ω//5 Ω+50µH);
•SBRF4 RF Switching Box (Switching Box for LISNs and Loop Antennas)
•LISN Service Kit (AC-BNC adapter for LISNs verification and calibration)
•SHC-1/1000: 35 dB CISPR Voltage probe, 1500Ω;
•SHC-2/1000: 30 dB CISPR Voltage probe, 1500Ω;
•RA-01: Rod Antenna (9 kHz – 30 MHz);
•RA-01-MIL: Rod Antenna (9 kHz – 30 MHz);
•RA-01-HV: Rod Antenna (150 kHz – 30 MHz);
•BC-01: Biconical Antenna (30 – 200 MHz)
•BL-01: Biconical Log Periodic Antenna 30 MHz to 6 GHz
•LP-02: Log Periodic Antenna 200 MHz to 3 GHz
•LP-03: Log Periodic Antenna 800 MHz to 6 GHz
•LP-04: Log Periodic Antenna 200 MHz to 6 GHz
•TR-01: Antenna Tripod
•Antenna Set AS-02 (BC01+LP02+TR01)
•Antenna Set AS-04 (BC01+LP04+TR01)
•Antenna Set AS-07 (BL01+TR01)
•VDH-01: Van der Hoofden Test Head 20 kHz to 10 MHz
•RF-300 : Van Veen Loop
1.6 Other
accessories
The PMM ER8000 can also be used with other accessories available on the market, like:
•LISNs, any type;
•Antennas and Loops;
•Near Field Probes;
•Various TEM/GTEM Cells;
•Triple Loop Antenna

General Information 1-3
1.7 Main Specifications Table 1-1 lists the PMM ER8000 performance specifications.
The following conditions apply to all specifications:
•The ambient temperature shall be -5°C to 45°C
TABLE 1-1 Main Specifications
Frequency
Range
Resolution
Reference frequency
9 kHz to 30 MHz (Opt. 00) 9 kHz to 3 GHz (Opt. 01)
1 Hz 100Hz above 30 MHz (Opt. 01)
< 2.5 ppm
Spectrum analysis method FFT, size up to 8192, minimum overlap 89%
RF input
VSWR
10 dB RF att.
0 dB RF att.
Attenuator
Preamplifier gain
Pulse limiter
Zin 50 Ω, N fem.
< 1.2 < 2 above 1 GHz
< 2
0 dB to 45 dB (5 dB steps)
20 dB 10 dB above 30 MHz Low saturation preamplifier (after preselector)
Built in (selectable) below 30 MHz
Max input level
(without equipment damage)
Sinewave AC
Voltage pulse spectral density
Max. pulse voltage
Max. DC voltage
140 dBuV (2 W) 137 dBuV (1 W) above 30 MHz
176 dBuV/MHz below 150 kHz 130 dBuV/MHz below 30 MHz 97 dBuV/MHz below 1
GHz
200V (≤ 20 us)
50V
Preselector
Frequency ranges
(Seven BP filters - 15 MHz BW to ADC)
9 kHz to 150 kHz 30 MHz to 96.6 MHz tracking (Opt. 01)
150 kHz to 15 MHz 96.6 MHz to 311 MHz tracking (Opt. 01)
15 MHz to 30 MHz 311 MHz to 1000 MHz tracking (Opt. 01)
1 GHz to 3 GHz (Opt. 01)
IF bandwidth
6dB
CISPR 16-1-1
100 Hz, 300 Hz
1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz
1 MHz, 3 MHz
200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120kHz, 1 MHz
Displayed Average oise Level
Preselector OFF, preamplifier OFF, Ht 1s
Preselector ON, preamplifier OFF, Ht 1s
Preselector ON, preamplifier ON, Ht 1s
9 kHz to 150 kHz (200 Hz RBW) < -17 dBuV
0.15 MHz to 30 MHz (9 kHz RBW) < 0 dBuV
30 MHz to 300 MHz (120 kHz RBW) < 4 dBuV (Opt. 01)
300 MHz to 3 GHz (120 kHz RBW) < 10 dBuV (Opt. 01)
9 kHz to 150 kHz (200 Hz RBW) < -14 dBuV
0.15 MHz to 30 MHz (9 kHz RBW) < 3 dBuV
30 MHz to 300 MHz (120 kHz RBW) < 1 dBuV (Opt. 01)
300 MHz to 3 GHz (120 kHz RBW) < 6 dBuV (Opt. 01)
9 kHz to 150 kHz (200 Hz RBW) < -27 dBuV
0.15 MHz to 30 MHz (9 kHz RBW) < -14 dBuV
30 MHz to 300 MHz (120 kHz RBW) < -5 dBuV (Opt. 01)
300 MHz to 3 GHz (120 kHz RBW) < 0 dBuV (Opt. 01)
Detectors Peak, Quasi-Peak, Average, RMS, RMS-Average, C-Average.
Smart Detector function above 30 MHz (Opt. 01)

1-4 General Information
Scan time
A band (9 kHz to 150 kHz)
200 Hz RBW
B band (150 kHz to 30 MHz)
9 kHz RBW
C band (30 MHz to 300 MHz)
120 kHz RBW
D band (300 MHz to 1 GHz)
120 kHz RBW
E band (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
1 MHz RBW
SWEEP MODE ANALYZER MODE
(CISPR: preselector ON, QP detector) (preselector OFF, Peak detector, Hold time lowest)
< 2 s (Hold time 1 s) < 50 ms (Ht 27 ms)
< 3 s (Hold time 2 s)
< 3 s (Hold time 1 s) < 10 ms (Ht 525 us)
< 5 s (Hold time 2 s)
< 20 s (Hold time 1 s) < 100 ms (Ht 32 us)
< 40 s (Hold time 2 s)
< 40 s (Hold time 1 s) < 500 ms (Hold time 32 us)
< 80 s (Hold time 2 s)
< 160 s (Hold time 1 s) < 400 ms (Hold time 4 us)
< 320 s (Hold time 2 s)
Level measuring time
(Hold time)
CISPR 16-1-1 as default.
2 us to 120 s
Measurement accuracy
S/ > 20 dB 9 kHz to 1 GHz ± 1.2 dB
1 to 3 GHz ± 1.6 dB
Recommended calibration interval 24 months
Main measure functions
With free system SW PMM Emission Suite Manual, spectrum analyser and sweep modes.
Waterfall
Standard and user definable limits
Conversion and correction factors
Control of DDA (Click) analyser, LISNs and other accessories.
Auto diagnosis
Test reporting
Units
With free system SW PMM Emission Suite
(80 to 200 dB selectable display dynamic range)
dBm, dBµV, dBµA, dBpW, dBµV/m, dBµA/m, dBpT
Demodulation AM – FM Internal loudspeaker
I/O Interface RS-232 DB9, USB 2.0 type B, User port DB15 (Drives PMM LISNs and accessories)
Operating temperature -5° to 45°C
Power supply 10 - 15 Vdc, 2.5A with AC universal adapter/charger
Built-in LIS
Measure frequency range
Continuous rated output current
Max permissible operating voltage
AC supply frequency range
CISPR equivalent circuit
Test socket
Line plug
Artificial hand
RF output
150 kHz to 30 MHz
16A
250Vac – 350Vdc
DC to 60 Hz
50 Ω // (5 Ω + 50 uH)
SCHUKO 2P+E
IEC 60320 C20
4mm plug
Internal receiver or BNC-f
Dimensions 235x105x300 mm
Weight 5.2 kg

General Information 1-5
1.8 Front Panel
Fig. 1-1 Front Panel
Legend from left to right:
- : Switch ON pushbutton with integrated red/green LED which indicates the power status
- Grid: Speaker grid
- RF Input connector: Receiver Input
- LEDs: L1, L2 LISN lines and RF Input indications
- AMN: Artificial Mains Network: EUT Socket
- Artificial Hand: Standard 4 mm socket
- Earth ground connector

1-6 General Information
1.9 Rear Panel
Fig. 1-2 Rear Panel
Legend from left to right:
- Product Label and Serial Number
- Mains socket to connect the EUT to the mains through the internal LISN.
- Product Label and Serial Number
- LISN OUT LISN RF Output, BNC connector
Fan Cooling Fan controlled by firmware
Power Supply Power Supply Input to power the apparatus.
- Earth ground connector
- USER PORT User I/O Port
- RS232 9 pin, DB9 connector
- USB USB 2.0 Port

General Information 1-7
1.10 Functional
Description
The PMM ER8000 features a completely new receiver architecture based
on the most recent DSP and FPGA technology, as shown on the diagram
below.
Fig. 1-3 PMM ER8000 Functional BLOCK Diagram
The input stage integrates a switch system able to select the signal source
coming from the N panel connector or from the desired line of the internal
LISN. Then, the path can go toward the blocks designed for conducted or
radiated (\COND) measurements. The RF (Radiated) module is equipped
with its own attenuator and preselection filters bank. The A to D conversion
and processing stages are in common between conducted and radiated
modules.
The stages designed for conducted measurements are able to handle
frequencies at least from 9 kHz up to 30.1 MHz and the radiated module
can handle frequencies from 28 up to 3000 MHz.
All the IF filters are numerically calculated by the FPGA-DSP so they are
very stable and don’t need frequent recalibration.

1-8 General Information
1.11 Ultra fast
measurement: a
unique feature of
the PMM ER8000
In the CISPR bands A (9 kHz ÷ 150 kHz), B (150 kHz ÷ 30 MHz), C (30 ÷
300 MHz) and D (300 ÷ 1000 MHz) the standards requires the use of
specially shaped 200 Hz, 9 kHz, and 120 kHz RBW filters.
For example, in the CISPR band A (9 ÷ 150 kHz), the standards requires
the use of a 200 Hz filter that is, by nature, a filter that implies a long
measurement time: a complete scan may require even more than 10
minutes, depending on the detector in use.
Thanks to its architecture and to the large internal memory capability, the
PMM ER8000 can take a “snapshot” of the whole band in just one second
and, using a gap-less true built-in FFT capability, perfectly displays the
complete band in all its details. This feature is not only useful to greatly
increase the productivity of the test lab, but also to make better and more
comprehensive analysis in case the disturbance to be evaluated is
somehow intermittent and with an irregular repetition rate; its analysis with
a traditional receiver could be hardly made in a proper way (even if an FFT
capability is available: this feature needs a very comprehensive design), as
irregular pulses could be lost during a usual sweep.
To be noted that during the FFT analysis, the PMM ER8000 makes use of
internal filters mathematically modelled to the perfection using a FIR
technique.

General Information 1-9
1.12 Emission
measurements
All electric and electronic devices are potential generators of Electro-
Magnetic Interference (EMI).
The term EMI thus refers to the electromagnetic energy emitted by a device
which propagates itself along cables or through the air and couples with
other devices that are present in the surroundings.
These electromagnetic fields (conducted or radiated interferences) may
generate interfering currents and voltages into nearby equipment and
therefore can cause possible malfunctions.
In order to prevent and control such interferences there are nowadays a
number of national and international standards, like IEC and CISPR, which
specifies limits and methods of tests. Moreover, within the European Union
the application of several European Norms on Electromagnetic
Compatibility is enforced by law and therefore the commercialization and
use of all the electric and electronic equipment is subject to the
measurement of the EMC characteristics, which must be within well defined
limits.
The design approach adopted for the PMM ER8000 is that the instrument
shall be innovative, full compliant with all the relevant standards and at the
same time simple and reliable to use, to be the base building block for any
possible emission system to measure and evaluate any electric or
electronic device from the very first design stages to the final certification.
The need to precisely measure the conducted and radiated EMI noises
forces the equipment manufactures to use reliable equipment to verify the
limits imposed by the relevant standards and/or enforced by local rules.
In this view the PMM ER8000 receiver is the ideal solution from prototype
debugging to final certification, as it fully meets all the performance criteria
dictated by these standards, although it remains small, lightweight and very
easy to use.
The PMM ER8000 Utility control software permits an immediate use of the
instrument without any training or special difficulties: the operator can
concentrate just on analyzing the measurement results.
Moreover, the PMM ER8000 software has also been designed for a fast
and easy installation on any PC with the Windowsoperating system and
with at least one free USB or Serial Port.
The device under test (DUT) must be installed according to the procedures
indicated in the constructor’s manual and normal operating conditions
respected.
Be sure not to overload PMM ER8000: the input signal should not
exceed the maximum level indicated in the specifications (see § 1.7) .
Also do not apply any signal to RF LISN output connector.

1-10 General Information
1.13 Principle of
operation
Differently from PMM 9010, which is a digital sweeping receiver based on
a zero-lock-time, step-by-step NCO (numeric controlled oscillator), fast
settling time FIR RBW filters followed by digital detectors - something
faster than conventional receivers anyway - the ER8000 is a real-time
gapless receiver based on FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) which evaluates
N frequencies in a single shot.
Real time means that the FFT calculation must be as fast as the
incoming data are sampled to achieve the result that no data are missed.
FFT itself would be not adequate for full compliant measurements
without preventing:
•Aliasing effect, by adopting an appropriate input filter which
suppresses the frequencies beyond the Nyquist limit.
•Spectrum leakage, due to the fact that observation of the input
signal must be limited to a finite interval(an infinite series of
subsequent finite intervals in our method). An appropriate time-
windowing function is applied so that the spreading or leakage of
the spectral components away from the correct frequencies is
negligible.
•Picket fence effect, related to the resolution bias error that may
cause in an FFT spectrum the peaks to be measured too low
and the valleys too high in level. This phenomenon is avoided by
adding a certain number of overlapped FFTs, calculated in
parallel over almost the same input samples.
Thanks to these techniques the PMM ER8000 has no gaps and detects
any CISPR pulse even at the lowest repetition rates.
The ER8000 processes 6 detectors x 1024 frequencies x 16 FFTs at
once.
In this way it is possible, for example, to carry out a complete fully CISPR
16.1.1 compliant measurement with 2 seconds hold time over the A band
(9 -150 kHz with a 200 Hz RBW filter), or with 1 second hold time over
the B band (150 kHz – 30 MHz with a 9 kHz RBW filter) in less than 3
seconds.

Installation 2-1
2 - Installation
2.1 Introduction
This section provides the information needed to install your PMM ER8000.
It includes the information pertinent to initial inspection and power
requirements, connections, operating environment, instrument mounting,
cleaning, storage and shipment.
2.2 Initial Inspection
2.3 Packing and
Unpacking
When receiving the equipment, first inspect the shipping cardbox for any
damages.
If the shipping box is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the
shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has
been checked mechanically and electrically.
Verify the availability of all the shipped items with reference to the shipping
check list enclosed with the Operating Manual.
Notify any damage
to the forwarder personnel as well as to your NARDA
Representative.
To avoid further damage, do not turn on the instrument when there
are signs of shipping damage to any portion of it.
2.4 Preparation for Use
This is a Safety Class I apparatus, but it is also equipped with a
protective/functional earth terminal on the rear panel. A good
safety/functional ground connection should be provided before to
operate the receiver.
2.5 AC/DC Power Supply
The power supply supplied with the receiver can work at either 50 Hz or 60
Hz with a supply voltage rated between 100 and 240 Volt.
It is supplied with different connectors to fit all the possible outlets in
accordance with the various National standards.
+
-
Battery charger: DC, 10 - 15 V, ~ 2500 mA
=> DC Connector
2.5.1 To replace the
mains connector of
AC/DC Power Supply
To replace the mains connector, simply remove the one installed on the
Power supply sliding it off, and insert the one that fits the outlets in use.
Document ER8000EN-01101-1.00 - © NARDA 2020

2-2 Installation
2.5.2 Switch ON
pushbutton with
integrated led
To switch the unit ON, press the square button and keep it pressed till the
led lights up, then release the button; the boot sequence takes place
automatically.
When the led inside the button becomes green, the instrument is ready for
use.
The led inside the button is red until the unit is ready.
2.6 Environment The operating environment of the receiver is specified to be within the
following limits:
•Temperature
•Humidity
•Altitude
-5° to +45° C
< 90% relative
4000 meters
The instrument should be stored and shipped in a clean, dry environment
which is specified to be within the following limitations:
•Temperature
•Humidity
•Altitude
-40° to + 50° C
< 95% relative
15.000 meters