YIC Technologies RFScanner User manual

RFScanner
Setup Guide
V260123
Antenna pattern measurement tool diagnostic
tool on your lab-bench

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Table of Contents
Support

Contents
1 RFScanner
Antenna Characterization Tool
2 USB Cable Connect the PC (laptop or
desktop) to the RFScanner
3 Power Universal Power Supply
Required Components (Supplied by user)
1. PC (Laptop / Desktop): Windows 10/11, must support a USB connection (version 2.0
or higher) and a LAN 10/100/1000 connection or additional USB connection to support
Spectrum Analyser.
2. Optional - Supported VNA or Spectrum Analyser for sweep measurements.
3. Optional - The latest version of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite.
Quick Installation and Checklist
Connect the included 6VDC power supply into the Power supply port of the RFScanner and
the B-end of the USB cable to the RFScanner USB Port.
Power USB
Power supply port and the USB connection port
Warning: Use ONLY the 6 VDC power supply that is supplied with RFScanner

1. Download and Install the RFViewer software application from Y.I.C. website:
yictechnologies.com/rfscanner.
The application must always be installed on the C: drive.
2. For Sweep scans, go to http://www.keysight.com, download and install the latest
version of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite.
Modes of Operations
Self-Emitting
If the device under test is self-emitting, connect the PC and RFScanner as per the diagram
below; no other equipment is required.
Self-Emitting setup
Frequency Sweep
If you are testing a passive antenna, connect PC, RFScanner, network analyzer and
optionally power sensor as per the diagram below. The power meter is used to measure the
power source profile of the VNA, cable and connector up to the antenna under test for the
test frequency range to obtain accurate gain and efficiency results.

Frequency Sweep Setup
For compatible network analyzer and power meters with the right hardware, firmware and
software please contact Y.I.C. Technologies support at [e-mail]
Guidelines for Set-up
A proper setup is more critical for frequencies below 1 GHz but is important for
measurements done with RFScanner at higher frequencies as well. The following guidelines
will help reduce the effect of the environment on the measurement results.
1. Platform on which to place the RFScanner.
 Wooden desk is the best possible platform.
 Metal desks may affect the repeatability of the test results. If you have no other
option than a metal desk then please make sure that once you place RFScanner
on the desk, you don’t change its position for the consecutive tests.
 Anti-static mats are conductive and may affect the repeatability of the test results.
Please avoid using antistatic mats under or around RFScanner. If you have no
other option than using an antistatic mat then please make sure that once you
place RFScanner on the mat, you don’t change its position and you run tests in
the same position.
2. Objects around RFScanner
 Leave a minimum 30 cm distance between RFScanner and the objects around it.
 Use wood / Styrofoam to prop up the antenna or wireless device on RFScanner.
Do not use metal.
 There may be metal studs in walls. Keep a minimum 30 cm distance from the
wall.
 Desk frame can be made of metal. Keep RFScanner at least 30 cm away from
any metal frame.
 Make sure that cables (connection cables between RFScanner and PC) don’t go
over RFScanner. To minimize emissions from RF feeding cables, you can use
ferrite beads.
3. Objects above RFScanner
 Make sure you don’t place RFScanner under metal shelves. Large metal
reflectors above RFScanner may affect the repeatability. For example,
fluorescent lights are often hung in large metal boxes. Be cautious about placing
RFScanner under these light fixtures.
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