Shineway Tech DPM-50 User manual

DPM-50
RF In Line Digital Power Meter
User’s Manual

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 2 -
Shineway Technologies, Inc.

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - iii -
Safety Terms Used in This Manual
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personnel injury. Do
not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or the entire product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
The NOTE sign information that may be beneficial during the
use and maintenance of the instrument.
Prohibit the operation for connecting or disconnecting the
device while using the power meter. The leakage of RF energy
will cause hazard damage to human being.
External power supply: This device supports an external
power supply, power sensorrequirements 12VDC @ 200mA,
external power supply is an optional accessory.

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - iv -
Connection: avoid the reverse connection to the device although it is designed with
reverse polarity protection.

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - v -
CONTENTS
1. General Information .......................................................................vii
1.1 Scope of This Manual......................................................................................vii
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................... vii
1.3 Introduction......................................................................................................viii
2. Operation .......................................................................................9
2.1 Sensor Interfaces..............................................................................................9
2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software....................................................................10
2.2.1 Driver Installation......................................................................................11
2.2.2 Menu.........................................................................................................19
2.3 Measurement Operation.................................................................................34
2.3.1 Connection................................................................................................34
2.3.2 Measurement............................................................................................35
3. Maintenance.................................................................................36
3.1 Clean of Interface............................................................................................36
3.2 Calibration .......................................................................................................36
4. Specification.................................................................................37
5. Warranty Information.....................................................................38
5.1 Terms ofWarranty...........................................................................................38
5.2 Exclusions.......................................................................................................38

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - vi -
5.3 Warranty Registration......................................................................................39
5.4 Returning Instruments.....................................................................................39
5.5 Contacting Customer Service.........................................................................40

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - vii -
1. General Information
1.1 Scope of This Manual
Thank you for purchasing ShinewayTechproduct. Please read this manual
carefully before using any of ShinewayTechproducts.Always observe the warnings
and cautions appearing throughout this manual.
This manual contains the information necessary for proper operation and
maintenance of ShinewayTechDPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter,
troubleshooting instructions as well as information regarding obtaining services.
ShinewayTechDPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter is carefully assembled and
undergoes a rigorous mechanical, electrical, and optical inspection prior to shipment.
For detailed packing information, please refer to the packing list
Upon receiving the instrument, please check for any obvious signs of physical
damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the
shipping agent or the representative of Shineway Technologies, Inc. immediately.
Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary.
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection
This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping
procedures. Examine the instrument for damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If you find any damage or the instrument is not working, or if any of the
following items are not included, please contact your representative of Shineway
Technologies, Inc.
If necessary, please contact us via email: [e-mail].

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - viii -
1.3 Introduction
ShinewayTechDPM-50 has been designed for field engineers and technicians to
perform powermeasurement in wireless network of various standards.
DPM-50 features high dynamic range, high accuracy and high stability, it works with
PC monitoring software and optional handheld Monitor to perform real-time in-line
monitoring on entire antenna system and saves test data for analysis and
evaluation.
The typical application is to monitor the transmitter and antenna of wireless base
station during network installation and maintenance, DPM-50 can fast measure
forward power of transmitter, reflected power of antenna and entire system’s VSWR.
DPM-50 is portable size; itcan workwith handheld Monitor which is the bestsolution
for field test.
Features:
Handheld, Light weight and easy to use
Special designed for entire antenna system installation, maintenance and
trouble shooting.
USB interface for real time monitoring and data transfer
Straight forward test result display

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 9 -
2. Operation
This part introduces the basic operation of ShinewayTechDPM-50. Please read this
manual carefully for optimal operation. Should you encounter any problems during
operation, you are welcome to contact the technical staff of our company or
representatives.
2.1 Sensor Interfaces
1
1
2
3
4

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 10 -
1. RF Interface: N (Female)
2. External Power Input: 12VDC@200mA
3. USB Port: PC Data transfer/power supply
4. DB9: Connection to Main Control Unit (MONITOR)
2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software
The software is for controlling DPM-50 on PC to measure power, display, save and
print the result.
Function:
1）USB device detection and communication.
2）Select frequency to be tested.
3）Measurement and data acquisition.
4）Display and calculate data including:
[1]. Forward Power
[2]. Reflected Power
[3]. Load Power
[4]. VSWR
[5]. Return Loss
[6]. Rho
[7]. Temperature
5）CCDF Test
6）Save measured data
7）Preview and print measured data

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 11 -
8）Run measurement once (Run Trigger) or run measurement continuously
(Run Continues); Continuous measurement result is displayed in curve
chart
9）Gauge and curve chart range setting
10）Indication of outranged measurement data by color/sound/dialogue
window
11）Edit user information
2.2.1 Driver Installation
User should install driver whenconnectsensorto PCvia USB cable for the first time:

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 12 -
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”;

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 13 -
Select the path of driver, click “Next”;

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 14 -
Click “Finish”to close the wizard.And then the PC will find a new device again.

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 15 -
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”;

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 16 -
Select the path of driver, click “Next”;

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 17 -
Click “Finish”to close the wizard.
Right click “My Computer”on the desktop, select “Properties”, click “Manage”label,
click “Device Manager”.

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 18 -

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 19 -
If “ShinewayTech RF Power Meter USB Device”appears in the list, the driver is
installed; otherwise please disconnect the sensor from PC, reconnect and install the
driver again.
2.2.2 Menu
After driver is installed, run the RF Digital Power Meter software and below interface
appears:
Main Interface
Main Interface includes:
[1]. Menu bar

DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter User's Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc. - 20 -
[2]. Tool bar
[3]. Information bar
[4]. Result display area
[5]. Property bar
[1]. Menu bar
Top Menu
“Files”menu
“Files”menu includes “Open File”, “Save File”, “Print Preview”, “Print”and “Exit”.
Click “Open File”to open “CSV”format file.