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Using this functionality we want to have a resolution as high as possible. This implies that it is desired to let the Turntable turn as slow as possible, make the measure time as low as possible and have a high number of sweeps. This will make sure that many data points will be created during turning.
Using this functionality we want to have a resolution as high as possible. This implies that it is desired to let the Turntable turn as slow as possible, make the measure time as low as possible and have a high number of sweeps. This will make sure that many data points will be created during turning.


== How to use Write and Max-hold Measure method? ==
* Write
* Write
* Max-hold
* Max-hold

Revision as of 08:34, 26 February 2015

Optimize Height and Optimize Angle[edit]

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This Application Note will explain how the Optimize Height and Optimize Angle settings can be configured in RadiMation. It is used when performing the Radiated Emission measurements.

Table of Contents[edit]

Introduction[edit]

In this application note detailed explanation of the specific functionality ‘Optimize Angle’ and ‘Optimize Height’ is described. The main purpose it to convey how it can be used during a test or to further optimize the performance of a test. The objective is to present the measurement tips and procedures to be used in practice. When applying this application note in practice we advise to use at least RadiMation 2013.x or 2014.x versions. A valid Software Protection Key with the Radiated Emission module installed is required to perform the tests. Expected end-user skill level is rated beginner or novice.

How to perform a basic Radiated Emission test?[edit]

We will describe briefly, but step by step, how to start a basic Radiated Emission test.

Step 1: Adding drivers[edit]

First we will explain how to add (virtual) device drivers. Select from the RadiMation® main Menu:

   Menu.svg Configuration
      Menu.svg Configuration
         Menu.svg Device Drivers

Select the desired Device Driver Type from the drop-down menu and create the new driver.

Step 2: Create Test-site[edit]

Configure also a new Test Equipment for the Radiated Emission test.

   Menu.svg Test-Sites
      Menu.svg Configure...
         Menu.svg Add

Enter a new name and click Ok. The minimum of device types we need for to be added to this equipment is: Antenna, Antenna Tower, Turn Table and a Spectrum Analyser or Scanning Receiver. When finished click Save and click Close.

AN101 Test Equipment.png

Step 3: Create EUT[edit]

Create a new EUT for this Application Note. Choose from the RadiMation main Menu:

   Menu.svg File
      Menu.svg New
         Menu.svg EUT

Step 4: Start new test[edit]

Enter a new name and click Save. Do not close the EUT window after it is created. Start a new Radiated Emission test of the type Multiband. Open from the RadiMation main Menu:

   Menu.svg Tests
      Menu.svg Radiated Emission
         Menu.svg Multiband
            Menu.svg New

Step 5: Configure TSF[edit]

Select from the opened Test Setup File (TSF) window the desired Frequency Range to be measured.

AN101 Frequency Range.png

Configure the Receiver Settings for example like this:

AN101 Receiver Settings.png

Select for the Traces configuration the Peak detector during this measurement.

AN101 Traces.png

Enter for the Number of Sweeps the amount of 50.

AN101 Number Of Sweeps.png

Select the appropriate Test Equipment (created during Step 2) from the drop down menu.

AN101 Test-Site.png

Step 6: Save TSF[edit]

Save your test, but leave the TSF window open during the next chapter.


   Menu.svg File
      Menu.svg Save TSF

Enter a name for the test and click Ok.

How to use the Step Measure method?[edit]

For example we want to measure after each 45 degrees. To obtain this, we configure the Turntable Angle to turn a full round, Start Angle 0 degree and End Angle at 360 degrees in 8 Steps.

AN101 Turntable Angle.png

How to use the Continuous Measure method?[edit]

Now, when we activate the Turn during measurement functionality:

AN101 Turntable Angle Turn during measurement.png

We can see that the steps settings are automatically being deactivated. This is because when the measurements are performed during the test, obviously no steps are used.

Using this functionality we want to have a resolution as high as possible. This implies that it is desired to let the Turntable turn as slow as possible, make the measure time as low as possible and have a high number of sweeps. This will make sure that many data points will be created during turning.

How to use Write and Max-hold Measure method?[edit]

  • Write
  • Max-hold

How to use Optimize Angle?[edit]

  • Configuration in TSF and after pre-measurement
  • Interpret of the Angle polar plot graph