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The configuration of the eut test site should contain the following devices:
The configuration of the eut testing test site should contain the following devices:
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!# || Device name || Tab in test site configuration window || note
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|③ || Cable preamp-> analyser || Cables || Cable with a correction file specified for cable loss
|③ || Cable preamp-> analyser || Cables || Cable with a correction file specified for cable loss
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== Configure the EUT test ==
To perform the eut test, create a radiated emissions multiband test.
The radiated emission multiband test, can be started by selecting from the menu:
{{Menu|Tests|Radiated Emission|Multiband}}
[[File:RE103 Test Setup.png]]
{{ScreenElementDescriptionStart}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Start|The start frequency of the test. For example 1 MHz.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Stop|The stop frequency of the test. For example 20 GHz.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Reference Level|The reference level set in the analyser. This setting is not used when a receiver is used.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Attenuation|The attenuation set in the receiver.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|RBW|The RBW set in the receiver.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Step size|The step size set in the receiver.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Measure time|The measure time set in the receiver.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Preamplifier|The preamplifier setting set in the receiver.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Traces|The type of trace set in the receiver. For MIL-STD-461 RE103 the peak detector is used.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Test Equipment|The equipment used for the measurement.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Location type|The type of measurement that should be used. Set this to {{ScreenElement|Antenna spurious and harmonic outputs}}.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Max Height|The maximum height for the antenna tower.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Min Height|The minimal height for the antenna tower.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Steps|The number of height positions to measure.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Move during measurement|If the antenna tower can move during the measurement.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Optimize Height|Find the optimal emission around a certain height. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Distance|The distance between the antenna and the EUT. The antenna distance determined in 5.19.3.4a.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Antenna Polarization|Which polarization is used, Vertical, Horizontal or Both.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Start Angle|The minimal turn table angle.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|End Angle|The maximum turn table angle.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Steps|The number of angles to measure.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Turn during measurement|If the turn table can move during the measurement. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Optimize Angle|Find the optimal emission around a certain angle. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|EUT Angle Offset|The offset of the EUT on the table. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be set to 0 degrees.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Limit Lines|The applicable limit line can be added, in this example the "MIL-STD-461 RE102 XXX-XXX" limit line file.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|All peaks above x dB below the limit line|Which level above x dB below the limit line the peaks should be detected.}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Peak detection|How many peaks should be detected automatically. For a MIL-STD-461 RE103 peaks will be selected manually}}
{{ScreenElementDescription|Final peak measurement|It is possible to perform a final measurement on a peak with the selected detectors. Normally no final measurement is needed for the MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurement, and all detectors can thus be unselected.}}
{{ScreenElementDescriptionEnd}}

Latest revision as of 15:56, 12 December 2024

How to perform a MIL-STD-461 RE103, radiated emissions, antenna spurious and harmonic outputs test.[edit]

This application note explains how the MIL-STD-461 RE103, radiated emissions, antenna spurious and harmonic outputs test can be performed with RadiMation®.

The "RE103, radiated emissions, antenna spurious and harmonic outputs" test applies as an alternative to CE106 for testing transmitters with their intended antennas, ensuring emissions do not exceed RE102 limits in transmit mode. It is preferred for systems with active antennas or non-standard impedance curves. It applies from 10 kHz to 40 GHz, excluding the signal bandwidth and ±5% of the fundamental frequency, with larger exclusions for high-power Navy shipboard systems.

The exact requirements and test methods for the RE103 are specified in the MIL-STD-461.

Necessary equipment[edit]

The following devices should be configured:

  • Measurement receiver
  • Band rejection network
  • Attenuators / filters
  • Antenna

EUT Testing[edit]

EUT Testing equipment

RE103 EUT testing.png

The configuration of the eut testing test site should contain the following devices:

# Device name Tab in test site configuration window note
Antenna Devices 1 The receiving antenna to use
Spectrum analyser Devices 2 The measurement receiver or spectrum analyser to use
Cables
Cable preamp-> analyser Cables Cable with a correction file specified for the band rejection filter or high pass filter
Cable preamp-> analyser Cables Cable with the specified loss of the used attenuator
Cable preamp-> analyser Cables Cable with a correction file specified for cable loss

Configure the EUT test[edit]

To perform the eut test, create a radiated emissions multiband test. The radiated emission multiband test, can be started by selecting from the menu:

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

RE103 Test Setup.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg Start The start frequency of the test. For example 1 MHz.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Stop The stop frequency of the test. For example 20 GHz.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Reference Level The reference level set in the analyser. This setting is not used when a receiver is used.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Attenuation The attenuation set in the receiver.
ScreenElementDescription.svg RBW The RBW set in the receiver.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Step size The step size set in the receiver.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Measure time The measure time set in the receiver.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Preamplifier The preamplifier setting set in the receiver.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Traces The type of trace set in the receiver. For MIL-STD-461 RE103 the peak detector is used.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Test Equipment The equipment used for the measurement.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Location type The type of measurement that should be used. Set this to Antenna spurious and harmonic outputs.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Max Height The maximum height for the antenna tower.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Min Height The minimal height for the antenna tower.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Steps The number of height positions to measure.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Move during measurement If the antenna tower can move during the measurement.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Optimize Height Find the optimal emission around a certain height. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Distance The distance between the antenna and the EUT. The antenna distance determined in 5.19.3.4a.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Antenna Polarization Which polarization is used, Vertical, Horizontal or Both.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Start Angle The minimal turn table angle.
ScreenElementDescription.svg End Angle The maximum turn table angle.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Steps The number of angles to measure.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Turn during measurement If the turn table can move during the measurement. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Optimize Angle Find the optimal emission around a certain angle. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be unchecked.
ScreenElementDescription.svg EUT Angle Offset The offset of the EUT on the table. This is normally not used during MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurements, and can thus be set to 0 degrees.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Limit Lines The applicable limit line can be added, in this example the "MIL-STD-461 RE102 XXX-XXX" limit line file.
ScreenElementDescription.svg All peaks above x dB below the limit line Which level above x dB below the limit line the peaks should be detected.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Peak detection How many peaks should be detected automatically. For a MIL-STD-461 RE103 peaks will be selected manually
ScreenElementDescription.svg Final peak measurement It is possible to perform a final measurement on a peak with the selected detectors. Normally no final measurement is needed for the MIL-STD-461 RE103 measurement, and all detectors can thus be unselected.