Omicron Lab Bode 100 User manual

Bode 100
Quick Start Guide

Version: ENU1006 03 02 — Year: 2019
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Contents
1 About this Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Operator qualifications ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Rules for use ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Designated use .................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 6
3 Compliance statements and recycling .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Compliance statement ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Information for disposal and recycling ................................................................................ 7
4 Bode 100 and accessories ............................................................................................. 8
4.1 Delivered items ................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Optional accessories .......................................................................................................... 9
5 Device overview .............................................................................................................. 11
6 Getting started ................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 System requirements ........................................................................................................ 12
6.2 Installing the Bode Analyzer Suite ..................................................................................... 12
6.3 Powering the Bode 100 ...................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Connecting Bode 100 to a computer ................................................................................. 13
6.5 Performing your first measurement ................................................................................... 13
7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 16
Support ............................................................................................................................. 17
Index ................................................................................................................................... 18
Contents
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1 About this Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide was written for professional specialists in electronics and electrical
engineering. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the Bode 100 vector network analyzer and its
various application fields. It contains helpful instructions on how to use Bode 100 safely, properly, and
efficiently.
This Bode 100 Quick Start Guide provides you short information on how to install the
Bode Analyzer Suite and how to connect Bode 100 to your PC . It is intended as an aid for you to take
Bode 100 into operation quickly and easily. Thus, this Quick Start Guide only provides a small subset
of information available for Bode 100.
Therefore, we recommend to read the Bode 100 User Manual, which is available in PDF format on the
DVD delivered with Bode 100.
Furthermore, the Bode 100 User Manual can be viewed by clicking the icon at the top right corner
of the Bode Analyzer Suite screen.
In addition, the latest version of this Quick Start Guide and the Bode 100 User Manual can be
downloaded from www.omicron-lab.com.
Safety symbols used in this document
DANGER
Death or severe injury will occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not
observed.
WARNING
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not
observed.
CAUTION
Minor or moderate injury may occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not
observed.
NOTICE
Equipment damage or loss of data possible
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2 Safety instructions
Before operating Bode 100 and its accessories, read the following safety instructions carefully. If you
do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON Lab before proceeding. When working
with Bode 100, observe all safety instructions in this document. You are responsible for every
application that makes use of an OMICRON or OMICRON Lab product. Any miss-operation can result
in damage to property or persons. Maintenance and repair of Bode 100 and its accessories is only
permitted by qualified experts either at OMICRON Lab or at certified repair centers.
Following these instructions will help you to prevent danger, repair costs and possible down time due
to incorrect operation. Furthermore, it ensures the reliability and life-cycle of Bode 100.
Use Bode 100 in observance of all existing safety requirements from national standards for
accident prevention and environmental protection.
Reading the Bode 100 manual alone does not release you from the duty of complying with all national
and international safety regulations relevant for working with Bode 100, for example, the regulation
EN50191 "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment”.
WARNING
Bode 100 is a SELV device (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage according to IEC
60950).
► Do not apply hazardous voltage levels >50 VDC or >25 VAC to the inputs of
Bode 100.
► Ensure that voltage and current probes used with Bode 100 are properly grounded
in accordance with their manufacturer's guidelines.
► When working with voltage or current probes, always connect the Bode 100's
ground terminal (available for HW Rev. 2 or higher) with a solid connection of at
least 3.6 mm² cross-section and not longer than 10 m to the ground terminal in the
laboratory.
► Be aware that no indication on Bode 100 shows that the output is active. This
could be especially critical if amplifiers are connected to Bode 100.
2.1 Operator qualifications
• Testing with Bode 100 must only be carried out by qualified, skilled and authorized personnel.
• Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on Bode 100 must be under
constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.
• Testing with Bode 100 must comply with the internal safety instructions as well as additional
relevant documents.
Safety instructions
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2.2 Rules for use
•Bode 100 is exclusively intended for the application area specified in this document. The
manufacturer/distributors are not liable for damage resulting from a use other than the specified
operation. The user alone assumes all responsibility and risk.
• Use Bode 100 only when it is in a technically sound condition.
• Do not open Bode 100 or remove any of its housing components.
• Do not carry out any modifications, extensions or adaptations to Bode 100.
• Use Bode 100 in observance of all existing safety requirements from national and international
standards for accident prevention and environmental protection.
• Always keep the manual either printed or as PDF file at the site where Bode 100 is used. The
manual must be read by all people working with Bode 100. In addition to the manual and the
applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of operation, heed the
accepted technical procedures for safe and competent work.
2.3 Designated use
Bode 100 and its accessories are especially designed for swept frequency measurements of
electronic circuits in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Examples for typical applications are:
• Measurement of the complex transfer function of amplifiers, filters and attenuators
• S-Parameter measurement in the 50 Ohm domain
• Stability assessment of control loops
• Determination of resonance frequencies of piezo elements and quartz crystals
• Impedance measurement of inductors, capacitors and resistors
2.4 Disclaimer
The advisory procedures and information contained within this document have been compiled as a
guide to the safe and effective operation of Bode 100. It has been prepared in conjunction with
application engineers and the collective experience of the manufacturer.
The in-service conditions for the use of Bode 100 may vary between customers and end-users.
Consequently, this document is offered as a guide only. It shall be used in conjunction with the
customers own safety procedures, maintenance program, engineering judgment, and training
qualifications.
Using Bode 100 or its accessories in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may result in
damage to property or persons.
2.5 Cleaning
Use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol to clean Bode 100 and its accessories.
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3 Compliance statements and recycling
3.1 Compliance statement
Declaration of Conformity (EU)
The equipment adheres to the guidelines of the council of the European Community for meeting the
requirements of the member states regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive and
the RoHS directive.
FCC compliance (USA)
This equipment 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Declaration of compliance (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe
A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
3.2 Information for disposal and recycling
Bode 100 and all of its accessories are not intended for household use. At
the end of its service life, do not dispose of the test set with household
waste!
For customers in EU countries (incl. European Economic Area)
OMICRON test sets are subject to the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE directive). As part of our legal obligations
under this legislation, OMICRON offers to take back the test set and to
ensure that it is disposed of by an authorized recycling facility.
For customers outside the European Economic Area
Please contact the authorities in charge for the relevant environmental
regulations in your country and dispose Bode 100 and all of its
accessories only in accordance with your local legal requirements.
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4 Bode 100 and accessories
4.1 Delivered items
Bode 100
multi functional test set Bode Analyzer Suite on DVD Wide-range AC power supply
including mains input plugs for
different national standards
Test objects
(Quartz filter and IF filter) on
PCB
USB Cable
4 pc. BNC 50 Ω cables with 500
mm length (m-m)
BNC adapters (straight, T, Short,
Load 50 Ω) Bode 100 Quick Start Guide Multilingual safety instructions
The delivered items may vary a bit from the look shown above. Please refer to the packing
list received with the Bode 100 for further information
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4.2 Optional accessories
B-WIT 100 Wideband Injection Transformer
The B-WIT 100 is used to inject signals into control loops. Its main
application is in the stability analysis of switched mode power
supplies and linear voltage regulators.
Order number: OL000151
B-LFT 100 Low-Frequency Injection Transformer
The B-LFT 100 is especially designed to inject low frequencies into
control loops such as PFC voltage loops.
Order number: OL000169
PML-111O 10:1 Passive Probe
PML-111O is a passive 10:1 probe designed for the input stage of
Bode 100. It is manufactured by PMK in Germany and fits perfectly
to the Bode 100.
Order number: OL000110
B-SMC Impedance Adapter for surface mount components
The B-SMC extends the impedance measurement range of
Bode 100. It enables you to easily measure components for
surface mounting such as ceramic capacitors or chip resistors.
Order number: OL000152
B-WIC Impedance Adapter for thru hole type components
The B-WIC extends the impedance measurement range of
Bode 100. It enables you to perform impedance measurements for
thru hole type components such as inductors or crystal oscillators.
Order number: OL000153
B-AMP 12 Amplifier
12 dB amplifier to boost the output signal of Bode 100 for
applications where more than 13 dBm are needed.
Order number: OL000168
B-LCM Common Mode Choke
A low-frequency common mode choke to reduce ground-loop
errors in e.g. Shunt-Thru measurements.
Order number: OL000175
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B-RFID Measurement Adapters
The B-RFID adapters allow standard compliant measurement of
the resonance frequency and Q-factor of RFID antennas.
Order numbers: OL000170-OL000173
For more information on the above mentioned Bode 100 accessories and recommended
accessories manufactured by partner companies visit www.omicron-lab.com.
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5 Device overview
Bode 100 provides the following connectors on the front panel:
• OUTPUT (signal source output), Type: BNC jack
• INPUT CH 1 (channel 1 input), Type: BNC jack
• INPUT CH 2 (channel 2 input), Type: BNC jack
Further on a green LED is lit at the front panel when the Bode 100 is powered.
Figure 5-1: Bode 100 front view
Bode 100 provides the following connectors at the back panel:
• DC power input, Type: 5.5 mm / 2.5 mm coaxial power socket
• Ground connector, Type: 4.0 mm banana socket (available from hardware revision 2.0)
• USB connector, Type: USB A socket
Figure 5-2: Bode 100 rear view
Device overview
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6 Getting started
This section explains how to connect Bode 100, put it into operation and how to perform the first
measurement with it.
6.1 System requirements
To ensure optimum performance of Bode 100 and the Bode Analyzer Suite it is recommended to use
a computer that fulfills or exceeds the following system requirements:
• Processor: Intel Core-I Dual-Core (or similar)
• Memory (RAM): 2 GB, 4 GB recommended
• Graphics card: DirectX 11 with Direct2D support
• Graphics resolution: Super VGA (1024x768), higher resolution recommended
• USB interface: USB 2.0 or higher
• Operating system: Windows 7 SP1 or higher
6.2 Installing the Bode Analyzer Suite
To install the Bode Analyzer Suite insert the DVD delivered with Bode 100 and follow the instructions
on the screen. In case that you have deactivated the auto run function of your computer's operating
system navigate to the root directory of the DVD and start the setup manually.
If you have no DVD drive on your computer you can download the latest version of the
Bode Analyzer Suite from www.omicron-lab.com.
It is recommended to disconnect the USB connection between Bode 100 and your PC during
the installation of the Bode Analyzer Suite.
6.3 Powering the Bode 100
NOTICE
When powering Bode 100 with a different power adapter than the one delivered with Bode 100
please make sure that the voltage and polarity comply with the power requirements defined in the
Bode 100 user manual and technical data sheet.
Bode 100 is powered with an external wide-range AC power adapter. Before powering Bode 100,
select the adapter’s mains input plug fitting your power outlet. Plug the adapter’s DC output connector
into the Bode 100 DC power input on the rear panel and the mains input plug into the power outlet.
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6.4 Connecting Bode 100 to a computer
Bode 100 communicates with the computer via USB. Connect the Bode 100's USB connector on the
rear panel to the USB connector of your computer using the USB cable delivered with your Bode 100.
Some USB Hubs can cause problems with the data transfer between Bode 100 and your
computer. In case you are experiencing problems with the USB connection, try to connect
your Bode 100 directly to a USB port of your computer. The same applies to some USB
isolators.
6.5 Performing your first measurement
Follow the steps described below to perform your first measurement:
Connect the test object "IF Filter" to Bode 100 with two BNC cables as shown in the figure below.
Figure 6-1: Connecting the test object IF Filter to Bode 100
Now start the Bode Analyzer Suite:
- either by clicking its desktop icon:
- or by using the Microsoft Windows start
menu:
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After the Bode Analyzer Suite has started, you will see a start screen as shown below:
Figure 6-2: Bode Analyzer Suite start screen
To find out if your Bode 100 is recognized by the Bode Analyzer Suite, check if the serial number of
your Bode 100 is displayed like shown in the figure above (see 1.). If no serial number is displayed,
refer to the section Troubleshooting for further information.
To start your first measurement click the file name TransRefl_IF-filter.bode3 in recent (see 2.)
If you cannot see the file TransRefl_IF-filter.bode3 in Recent, use the
function and enter "%APPDATA%\OMICRON Lab\Bode Analyzer Suite\Demo Files\" to
navigate to the demo files.
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Figure 6-3: Your First Measurement
To start your first measurement, simply press the button marked with a red frame in the figure above.
Congratulations! You have just performed the your first measurement using the Bode 100 VNA.
The red curve shows the transmission characteristic (S21) of the IF filter, while the blue
curve shows the reflection (S11) of the IF filter.
Please refer to the Bode 100 User Manual for more information on the Bode 100 and its measurement
capabilities. You can view the user manual by clicking Read user manual in the start screen or by
clicking the help icon that is available at the top right corner of the Bode Analyzer Suite window.
Alternatively, you can download the Bode 100 User Manual as well as the Technical Data from
www.omicron-lab.com.
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7 Troubleshooting
In case you are not able to start a measurement using Bode 100, please perform the following steps:
1. Check if the green power LED at the front panel is on.
In case that the LED is not lit execute the following steps:
a. Check if the Wide-range AC power supply is plugged correctly into the mains socket.
b. Check if the DC connector of the power supply is properly plugged into Bode 100.
c. Check the output voltage of the DC connector using a volt-meter.
2. Check if the communication between the Bode Analyzer Suite and the Bode 100 has been
successfully established. To do so, check if the serial number of your Bode 100 is displayed in the
start screen (see 6-2 on page 14, or in the right bottom corner of the measurement screen
(see 6-3 on page 15).
a. Check if the USB cable is properly plugged into the computer and the Bode 100.
b. Try disconnecting and re-connecting the USB cable.
c. If this does not help, avoid USB hubs and plug Bode 100 directly into an USB port of your
computer.
d. Try to connect Bode 100 to a different USB port of your computer. Some USB 3 ports are
known to have problems with the Bode 100 R1 hardware.
e. Move the mouse over the icon in the bottom right corner of the status
bar and then click .
3. Try re-starting your PC.
In case you are still experiencing problems do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking
forward to support you. Check out the section Support for further information on how to
contact us.
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Support
When you are working with our products we want to provide you with the greatest possible benefits. If
you need any support, we are here to assist you!
Technical Support - Get Support
www.omicron-lab.com/support
[email protected]
At our technical support hotline, you can reach well-educated technicians for all of your questions.
Competent and free of charge.
Make use of our technical support hotlines:
Americas: [phone] or +1 800-OMICRON
Asia-Pacific: [phone]
Europe / Middle East / Africa: +43 59495
Additionally, you can find the OMICRON Lab Service Center or Sales Partner closest to you at
www.omicron-lab.com → Contact.
OMICRON Lab
OMICRON electronics GmbH, Oberes Ried 1, 6833 Klaus, Austria. +43 59495.
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Index
A
Accessories .................................................. 9
Address (OMICRON address) .................... 17
B
Bode 100
Connecting ............................................ 13
Powering ............................................... 12
Bode100
Perform first measurement .................... 13
C
Cleaning ....................................................... 6
Compliance
CE ........................................................... 7
EMC ........................................................ 7
RoHS ....................................................... 7
Contact information (OMICRON address) ... 17
D
Delivered Items ............................................. 8
Device Overview ......................................... 11
Disposal ........................................................ 7
E
Email (OMICRON Lab email address) ....... 17
G
Getting Started ........................................... 12
H
Hotline ........................................................ 17
O
Operating System ....................................... 12
P
PC Requirements ....................................... 12
R
Recycling ...................................................... 7
S
SAFETY
Designated use ....................................... 6
Disclaimer ................................................ 6
Operator qualifications ............................. 5
Rules for use ........................................... 6
Safety instructions ................................... 5
Software
Installation ............................................. 12
Start Screen .......................................... 13
Support ....................................................... 17
Supported Operating System ..................... 12
System Requirements ................................ 12
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T
Technical support ........................................ 17
Troubleshooting
Check power ......................................... 16
Check USB connection ......................... 16
Search and reconnect ........................... 16
Troubleshooting .......................................... 16
U
User Manual ............................................... 13
W
Web (OMICRON Lab website) ................... 17
Index
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[email protected]
www.omicron-lab.com
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