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== Advanced settings for the frequency zoom-in in emission measurements == | == Advanced settings for the frequency zoom-in in emission measurements == | ||
When a spectrum | When a spectrum analyser is used in an emission test, the frequency on which a peak is detected is not very accurate, because the spectrum analysers do not provide a full resolution of the measured spectrum. To improve the frequency accuracy of a detected peak, RadiMation will perform a ‘frequency zoom-in’ where it more accurately determines the exact frequency of the detected peak. | ||
In RadiMation version 5.1.24, more intelligent logic is included that will be used to optimize the frequency zoom in. One improvement is that the set sweep-time is reduced, depending on the reduction of the frequency span. Another improvement is that bigger steps are taken in the reduction of the frequency span, so the frequency zoom in, will take less time. Also most of the options can be configured to optimize the settings for a certain situation. | In RadiMation version 5.1.24, more intelligent logic is included that will be used to optimize the frequency zoom in. One improvement is that the set sweep-time is reduced, depending on the reduction of the frequency span. Another improvement is that bigger steps are taken in the reduction of the frequency span, so the frequency zoom in, will take less time. Also most of the options can be configured to optimize the settings for a certain situation. | ||
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== Emission measurement while the turntable is moving == | == Emission measurement while the turntable is moving == | ||
In the Radiated emission multiband test, it is now possible to specify that the emission measurement should be performed while the turntable (or antenna tower) is moving. If this option is selected, it will mean that the turntable is moving from the start angle to the stop angle, and that the spectrum | In the Radiated emission multiband test, it is now possible to specify that the emission measurement should be performed while the turntable (or antenna tower) is moving. If this option is selected, it will mean that the turntable is moving from the start angle to the stop angle, and that the spectrum analyser is performing sweeps as long as the turntable is moving. Depending on the speed of the turntable and the spectrum analyser this can result in emission measurements on each and every angle of the EUT. | ||
RadiMation uses this additional information to more accurately perform final peak measurements on the correct angle of the EUT. | RadiMation uses this additional information to more accurately perform final peak measurements on the correct angle of the EUT. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:51, 3 January 2020
Introduction[edit]
We are proud to deliver you version 5.1 of our RadiMation EMC Test software. This 5.14 version is the result of several improvements we have done. RadiMation 5.1 contains several import improvements over version 4.4 and 4.6 of RadiMation. The multiband radiated emission tests contain a lot of improvements and it supports some new functionality. Also the first release of multiband immunity is included, with very powerful new features. Since version 4.4, some significant improvements to the device driver system are included. This new 5.1 version of RadiMation, is well tested, and is more stable the previous RadiMation versions.
Installation[edit]
Backup[edit]
When RadiMation® files are opened, changed and saved in a newer version of RadiMation®, it is possible that it will saved in a newer file format, which cannot be opened anymore in an older version of RadiMation®. To prevent that changed TSF, LLF, COR, SEQ or EUT files cannot be opened anymore in an older RadiMation® version, we strongly recommend to make a backup. Before you install the latest version of RadiMation®, please make sure to saveguard all your critical data.
Make a back up of (at least) the following files:
- Correction files
- TSF files
- Sequence files
- Limit Line files
- Device driver configuration files
Multi version installation[edit]
It is possible to install different RadiMation® versions on the same PC.
This functionality can be used to verify the correct functioning of the RadiMation® software before it is used for EMC testing. Simply put, the functioning of the new version can be checked by comparing it with the older version. This verification can for example be required by internal quality assurance standards. During this verification process, the installation of the older RadiMation® version can still be used for all EMC tests.
Be advised that:
- It is not possible to run two (or more) different versions at the same time without risking a software crash. Close other instances of RadiMation® before starting another version!
- Raditeq cannot be held accountable if information is lost because two different versions of RadiMation® are used at the same time.
- The user needs to have the rights as described in User rights and installation.
Installation[edit]
Installing software updates[edit]
Software updates can be distributed on CD or downloaded from the RadiMation® Download page.
To install the RadiMation® update from a CD, please execute the ‘SETUP.EXE’ startup program. The setup program will install the new RadiMation® version at the same location as the previous version, but in a separate installation folder. This will allow you to use the previously installed RadiMation® version, as well as the new one.
The setup program will detect that a previous version of RadiMation® has already been installed on your PC. A back up of this older version will automatically be copied to the backup directory. All the settings of the older version will also be used for the newly installed RadiMation®. If any problems should occur with the new software, the older version can be recovered.
Installing from a network directory[edit]
If the already installed RadiMation® version was installed from a network directory, the new setup file can be copied to the <Setup> sub-directory of the <NetworkDir>.
The new RadiMation® version can then be installed on each computer from this directory.
Updating device drivers[edit]
After the new RadiMation® version is installed, we strongly recommend that you install the latest device drivers as well. These device drivers can be installed by starting the ‘DRIVERS.EXE’ program that is located on the delivered CD.
The ‘DRIVERS.EXE’ program will detect the different RadiMation® versions installed on your PC. A dialog will start, asking you to select the RadiMation® version that needs updated device drivers. Select the latest version of RadiMation® that was just installed.
You have successfully obtained the latest released version of RadiMation® when both the software and device drivers have been updated.
Verification and Validation[edit]
Every new RadiMation® version is tested extensively before it is released. Raditeq validates these new versions on three ‘levels’. The fourth level of the validation is to be done by the end-user.
This quality management system follows the ISO/IEC 17025 standard (“General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”).
1) Automatic knob pushing program[edit]
The ‘automatic knob pushing program’ simulates an end-user and is run on each RadiMation® version. The program performs all the actions that a user could do, such as entering information, executing tests, reviewing test results and generating reports.
Performing the first validation level is a responsibility of Raditeq.
2) Validation and usage in a test lab[edit]
Once the new RadiMation® version has passed the first validation level, it progresses to the second validation level performed by Raditeq.
During this validation the RadiMation® software is installed in a real test lab, to perform measurements on a 'known' EUT. These results are then compared to manual measurements to verify the quality of the software. The results are also compared with the measurement results of previous software versions.
Performing the second validation level is a responsibility of Raditeq.
3) Validation and usage in a test house[edit]
When the new RadiMation® version has passed the second validation level, it progresses to the third validation level performed by Kiwa Dare Services.
This validation level consists of two stages. In the first stage the software is used to perform measurements on a 'known' EUT. These results are then compared to manual measurements to verify the quality of the software. When the new software version has passed the first stage, it progresses to the second stage where it is installed and used by Kiwa Dare Services for at least two weeks. Any issues that are reported during this period, will be investigated and resolved. An updated version of RadiMation® is created if needed.
Performing the third validation level is a responsibility of Kiwa Dare Services.
When this validation is succesful, the RadiMation® version will be officially released, and will become available for all end-users.
4) Validation by end-users[edit]
Once the new RadiMation® version has passed the third validation level, it progresses to the fourth (and last) validation level, which should be performed by the end-users of RadiMation®.
When end-users receives a new RadiMation® version they should perform a validation of the software in their own test setup. The parts that should be validated by the end-user are:
- Correct control of the used measurement equipment
- Validation of the software according to internal quality standards
- Possible verification and comparison of measurements on a 'known' EUT
We strongly advise to only start to use RadiMation® after this validation is performed.
Performing the fourth validation level is a responsibility of the end-user.
Improved and new functionality[edit]
Multiband immunity[edit]
RadiMation 5.1 contains a first release of the multiband tests for Radiated Immunity and Conducted Immunity. With these new multiband tests, it is now possible to perform an immunity tests with different settings for each frequency band. A possible different setting for each band is the ‘test-site’, which makes it possible to use for example different amplifiers and antenna’s in the same test. The advantage is that the test results are presented in a single graph.
Another big improvement in the Multiband immunity tests, is that an unlimited number of test-levels and limits can be specified for each band. The leveling loop will always try to level the generated power to reach all of the specified test-levels (so including the highest test-level) but it will never allow that any of the specified limits is overtested.
Also the multiband radiated immunity tests, now support the turntable and antenna tower devices. This first release of multiband immunity is usable for immunity testing, but not all the functionality that is present in the single band tests is yet implemented. One item that is not yet implemented is the ‘amplifier protection’. This means that NO IMPLICIT CHECKS are included to limit the input of forward power of an amplifier. It is however possible to limit the input of forward power of the amplifier, but this has to be done manually, by explicitly including a signal power and forward power limit. Because the multiband immunity tests are a new development, we cannot guarantee that no bugs are present in these new tests.
A button to start the last TSF again[edit]
The EUT window is extended, to include a Restart TSF button. This button is available left from the lists of already performed tests. If the button is pressed, a small menu is shown which includes the TSF’s that are most recently started. If one of the TSF’s is selected from the list, RadiMation will directly open the selected TSF. The test can then be started by pressing on the Start Test button. The list of most recently started TSF’s is stored in the EUT file itself, which means that by closing and opening the same EUT file again, the same list is still available. This new functionality makes it very easy to perform the same test on an EUT again.
Possibility to customize the color and the scaling of a multiband graph[edit]
In version 5.1 it is now possible to define the line style, line color and the minimum and maximum value of each graph line. The graph lines can be customized by selecting the Customize... menu item from the Graphs button above a graph. The customization is however only working for the multiband graphs, and not for the graphs that are shown in the single band tests. A graph line customization can be different for each test. But it is also possible to make a customization the default for all graph lines with the same name. The default customization will from then on also be used in any new tests.
Customizable actions in a test-site in multiband[edit]
The configuration of a test-site can be extended with an unlimited number of actions. An action can be playing a sound-file, a messagebox with customizable text or starting another program. The configured actions will be executed, when the test is selected (before-actions), or when the test-site will be deactivated (after-actions).
These actions can be used for example as:
- A message to manually turn on or off the amplifier
- A message to setup the equipment according to a specific standard.
- A sound to indicate that the test is finished
- Etc...
Advanced settings for the frequency zoom-in in emission measurements[edit]
When a spectrum analyser is used in an emission test, the frequency on which a peak is detected is not very accurate, because the spectrum analysers do not provide a full resolution of the measured spectrum. To improve the frequency accuracy of a detected peak, RadiMation will perform a ‘frequency zoom-in’ where it more accurately determines the exact frequency of the detected peak. In RadiMation version 5.1.24, more intelligent logic is included that will be used to optimize the frequency zoom in. One improvement is that the set sweep-time is reduced, depending on the reduction of the frequency span. Another improvement is that bigger steps are taken in the reduction of the frequency span, so the frequency zoom in, will take less time. Also most of the options can be configured to optimize the settings for a certain situation.
Chinese translation added[edit]
With the help of our reseller in China, we have made the RadiMation software available in the Chinese language.
Customizable EUT parameters[edit]
Version 4.6 of RadiMation, supports an unlimited number of EUT parameters. In the EUT window, on the second tab-sheet, a predefined list of EUT informations can be found. This list replaces the previously fixed number of fields. The list can now be extended with additional EUT parameters. The end-user is free to add additional fields, and these additional fields can be used to maintain additional information of the EUT. All fields are also available in the report generator by using the ||EUT|<field-name>|| keyword.
Emission measurement while the turntable is moving[edit]
In the Radiated emission multiband test, it is now possible to specify that the emission measurement should be performed while the turntable (or antenna tower) is moving. If this option is selected, it will mean that the turntable is moving from the start angle to the stop angle, and that the spectrum analyser is performing sweeps as long as the turntable is moving. Depending on the speed of the turntable and the spectrum analyser this can result in emission measurements on each and every angle of the EUT. RadiMation uses this additional information to more accurately perform final peak measurements on the correct angle of the EUT.
Solved items[edit]
See below the list of all the issues that have been solved in RadiMation version 5.1.
RadiMation version 5.1.25[edit]
- #2502: turn table is not going to 0 degrees if the starting point is larger then 0 degrees.
- #2318: Crash when closing version 5.2.4 eut window with x top right
- #2317: Limit line is not displayed correctly. there is a peak in the middle while there should be a nice line
- #2314: NRVS, filter is not setup correctly
- #2309: Version 5.1.25 release
- #2260: Turn table + antenna controller needed for York emc install
- #2167: driver RadiMate 4 does not work correctly on version 5.1.21
RadiMation version 5.1.24[edit]
- #2231: Temperature, humidity, pressure are always included in the EUT Information parameters
- #2225: Temperature, humidity and pressure is always included in the EUT information item list
- #2198: RE multi chamber testing give very high values
- #2159: Driver FCC-801-M3-16 AMP
- #2037: measuring Peak with FSP goes wrong
- #1686: Driver for the HP 8592L 9kHz-22GHz and the HP ESA-L 1500A 9kHz-1,5GHz
- #1438: A button to start the last performed test (TSF) again
RadiMation version 5.1.23[edit]
- #2206: Remembering the explorer settings when using the EUT open function
- #2197: G-tem wrong side is selected for zooming on the peak
- #2182: Amplifier drivers
- #2180: Pre Amp drivers
- #2179: Receiver drivers
- #2177: Antenna drivers
RadiMation version 5.1.22[edit]
- #2117: almost same peak detected in G-tem test. Different axis and freq diff of 0.01 MHZ with rbw of 120 kz
RadiMation version 5.1.21[edit]
- #2161: Driver AR 75A250A
- #2158: Driver AR DC7420
- #2157: Driver AR 1S4G11
- #2119: 5.1 Beta
- #2093: Driver AR FM 5501
- #2091: Driver Prana AP32 DR 255 and AP32NT255
- #2090: Driver Aeroflex 3413 signal generator
- #2069: The configuration dialog for the "Configurable Field Sensor" is titled "Configurable Power Meter".
- #1931: Scanning Receiver should also perform a 'zoom-in' on the frequency, to more accurately determine the correct frequency
- #1817: In configuration dialog of R&S URE driver, a filter can be selected, but URE has no filter
- #1750: Signal at 150 kHz is very often detected as a peak
- #1692: NI-488.2M Version 1.7 give Blue Screen on Windows XP
RadiMation version 5.1.20[edit]
- #2111: RadiMation 4.6.7 crashes often with the configuration data of the PML
- #1958: Enabled SRQ line before radimation is started will crash RadiMation
- #1031: Include schematic pictures of equipment setup in manual
RadiMation version 5.1.19[edit]
- #2148: Frequency combobox not filled when selecting 1 MHZ in Compresion system calibration
- #2143: Limit in the CO 2000 clamb mover set the hard limits instead of using the values in the ini file
- #2117: Almost same peak detected in G-tem test. Different axis and freq diff of 0.01 MHZ with rbw of 120 kz
- #2009: Include hexadecimal representation of error number in error message
RadiMation version 5.1.18[edit]
- #2138: Calculating emission graph is too slow in multiband emission
- #2109: Marconi 2022A driver does not work correctly when using external puls modulation (external AM)
- #2033: Driver AR FL7004/Kit
RadiMation version 5.1.17[edit]
- #2053: Crash when continueing from manual mode
- #1763: Not possible to include used equipment of a multiband test in the report
RadiMation version 5.1.16[edit]
- #2129: Crash when a \ is included in the name of a new (eut)file
- #2125: Switching to the next band takes a lot of time (graph drawing)
- #2121: Telecomunication line has been added to the cable information selection
- #2085: Icon on the password window is not correct
- #1908: Zooming in on the frequency should zoom in faster
- #1904: Device driver of ESCS30 crashes
- #1851: Step frequency is not set correctly for the ESCS 30
RadiMation version 5.1.15[edit]
- #2118: Add report generator codes for QP diff compaired to the limit
- #2054: Schaffner CWP 9670 should be called Schaffner CPW 9670
- #1983: Deselect original band when a band is duplicated in a multiband test
- #1982: Too difficult to see the selected bands in a multiband test
- #1942: No check for connected device is included in device driver of Marconi 6960
- #1853: Does the software take the correct limit line values when going below frequency range of the line?
- #1852: When clicking on "cancel" during a scan, the ESCS 30 doesn´t stop
- #1849: During the setup of an emission-test (multiband), it would be nice, to have a "select all" and "unselsct all" button when having much bands.
- #1846: Save tsf as does not ask if you want to overwrite the file
- #1841: The selection of the different bands is difficult when they choose more then 10 bands.
- #1831: change the polarisation on another position then 1 Meter.
- #1830: Switching off the reference settings after the sweep
- #1764: Peak zoom-in in multiband is partly measuring emissions outside the configured bands
- #1753: Band selection control in Multiband version should include a Select All option
RadiMation version 5.1.14[edit]
- #2096: Crash when a Multiband Emission test is printed from the EUT window
- #1994: Voltage measurement of analyser should use same algorithm as powermeter measurements in the device drivers
- #1988: Amplifier state is not always changed correctly in multiband immunity test
- #1954: Amplifier control is not enabled in multiband test, if manual mode is active
- #1953: Amplifier is switched out of operate by multiband test
RadiMation version 5.1.13[edit]
- #2078: AR Amplifier with P0/P1 command set is not using inverted gain commands
- #2073: Start frequency is turning to 1 hz instead of 9 khz in the multiband graph
- #2059: Peak value in the table does not match the value in the graph of a RE GTEM test
- #2058: Detection of peaks in RE GTEM measurement is done on the not corrected data
- #1995: Graphs starting at 20 Hz show a double left y-axis that start on 0 Hz
- #1993: Voltage measurement with spectrum analyser is making an error of 3 dB
- #1991: High impedance option of the HP 33120A doesn't work as expected. Option is not usable.
- #1990: First point of a 'limit' or 'Testlevel' fixed graph line is not shown
- #1987: Testsite control does not show complete name of testsite
- #1984: Enable 'Graphs' button when multiband test is in automatic mode
- #1979: If multiple graphs with the same name should be shown, only one of them is shown
RadiMation version 5.1.12[edit]
- #2115: Marker color does not change after changing setting in MB mode
- #2114: Receiver level is set to 10 dbuV
- #2067: Print button on the EUT Window does not print anything
- #2066: Exported and printed information of a CE Clamp measurement has a difference of 16.99 dB
- #2064: RE multi band test is making too much measurement before testing peaks
- #2062: Values in the graph are different on the printout than in the information in a CE Current clamp test
- #2052: Zipping of setup program into a ZIP file is not working correctly in build-scripts
- #2042: Graph is not correctly positioned on the EUT Compression Calibration info window
- #1757: Report not created when checkbox print out is not selected
RadiMation version 5.1.11[edit]
- #2060: ESCI does not stop scanning in receiver mode when pressing cancel in multi band emission
- #2049: Error message during initialisation of CARAD driver
- #2046: Corrections are not applied to the graph if the information of a RE multiband test is shown
- #2031: Driver AR DC7144A
- #2030: Driver AR DC3001A
- #2003: R&S ESCI: Turning off the minimum attenuation protection
- #2002: Device driver doesn't react when EMCO 2090 tower has reached its destination
RadiMation version 5.1.10[edit]
- #2047: Multiband RE test crashes with 'Subscript out of range' after the sweeps are taken
- #1989: Warning at shutdown of powered on amplifiers cannot be disabled
- #1985: Power regulation is also regulating below the specified test-level
- #1892: Device driver of R&S SMX sends commands too fast, carrier level has an error of 10 dB
RadiMation version 5.1.9[edit]
- #2048: Driver for CP3000 simulation of KRE switchmatrix
- #2035: Upgrade setup program to use the latests available sentinel system protection drivers
- #2034: Prepare Windows 98 Test PC, to perform tests on new builds
- #2020: The MERGE function does not work with absorbing clamp test. 30-300MHz. It works fine with a LISN
- #2015: R&S ESCI powermeter device driver sets an invalid RBW filter type
- #2004: R&S ESCI: Preamplifier is not controlled correctly
- #1947: RBW of 120 kHz in analyser mode of R&S ESI(B)
- #1867: RS FSP spectrum analyser with 4001 or 8001 points causes overflow
RadiMation version 5.1.8[edit]
- #2021: minimize window causes crash of software
- #2018: Communication problems with R&S ESI caused by an old R&S PSU
- #2017: Software protection key is not always needed to start test
- #2016: Limitation of software versions on identification of the dongle
- #2005: R&S ESCI starts at 30 MHz instead of 9 kHz
- #1999: The cable correction of the CE current measurement does not work properly
- #1951: Create driver for CO2000 clamp mover
- #1936: Data storage through the Persistance library is not working correctly on unicode systems like chinese
- #1926: Emission plot is showing gaps in review window
RadiMation version 5.1.7[edit]
- #1980: Multiband immunity should include a graph for the VSWR
RadiMation version 5.1.6[edit]
- #1978: Chinese language translation added
- #1976: Correction of current probe device in second band is not correctly selected
- #1975: Graph lines in multiband test, are always using the calibration file that is specified in the first band
- #1972: Used calibration file data is not stored in test results of a multiband immunity test
- #1970: ESPI/ESCI as powermeter is giving error when selecting input 1
- #1967: Analyser read out of HP4395A crashes, problems with determining the correct data format (IEEE 32 bit floating point)
- #1966: Multiband Immunity tests are using 0 Hz carrier frequency in the begin of the test
- #1964: Multiband immunity test is always requiring a coupler. Also if only signal power is used
- #1963: Description of Radimation Error number 13005 cannot be found: Coupler could not be found!
- #1955: Review of manual data in Network Analyser EUT calibration test, crashes software
- #1952: Unclear error when frequency of multiband test is out of frequency range of calibration file
- #1546: Multiband for immunity testing
- #626: Samenvoegen van verschillende frequentie gebieden in een TSF is niet mogelijk
RadiMation version 5.1.5[edit]
- #1844: The frequency zoom-in on the peaks (the frequency of the peaks) has to be switched off
RadiMation version 5.1.4[edit]
- #1956: Even bands are not tested in Multiband immunity, all other bands are tested twice
RadiMation version 5.1.3[edit]
- #1889: Carrier level is not turned off in multiband immunity if an error occurs.
- #1886: Continueing a test in automatic mode should continue on the correct angle (position) instead of the modified angle
- #1880: AM Conservation in Multiband Immunity should be checked
- #1879: A message should be shown before a test-site is selected in Multiband immunity to allow for manual changes
- #1878: Pulse Modulation needs to be added to the known modulation types in multiband immunity
- #1877: Voltage measurement using the Spectrum analyser/sensor powermeter/multimeter/oscilloscope is now possible in multiband immunity. The measured voltage can be shown in a graph, used as a limitation, or used to regulate the RF power.
- #1876: All configured and activated AD-Channels in the EUT file, will be measured during the multiband tests.
- #1871: Carrier level is not set in the signal generator if it is loaded in the multiband immunity test
- #1866: Device initialization in multiband immunity should check all equipment before initializing equipment
RadiMation version 5.1.2[edit]
- #1953: Opening an multiband emission test in 5.1.1 crashes software
- #1870: Net power input in Multiband immunity does not measure reflected power input
- #1865: Only first band is tested in Multiband immunity
RadiMation version 5.1.1[edit]
- #1869: Radiated Emission multiband Change order is not filled and can thus not be changed
- #1631: The amplitude of the graph can now be configured by the customization of the graph
- #1627: Quasi Peak markers in the emission graph are yellow, which is not visible when the graph is printed
- #1547: Show limits in immunity graphs
- #1463: It is not possible to set the Graph scaling manually
- #1437: Customizing the scaling of the graphs
- #951: Colors of a graph or scaling of a graph are reset to default
- #853: Limit lines are not shown correctly, when stick method is used as drawing type in the graph
RadiMation version 5.1.0[edit]
- #1823: Radimation dll register program crashes on win98 machine.
- #1816: Selecting 'Take photograph' in a CE LISN TSF is generating an error during initalisation
- #1815: Measurement during turning does not work if start angle is 0 and end angle is 360 degrees
- #1767: Calculation of electrical field for the 'average' method in 16 point calculation is not correct
- #1548: Show test results of two tests in the same graph
- #1211: After customizing an emission graph, the graph is printed/copied with a gray background
- #1083: 2 power graphs in one
RadiMation version 5.1[edit]
- #2278: information items are not set correctly when doing a 1 point RI calibration
- #2102: Graph difference between 4.3.72 and version 5.1.906
- #1850: No error-message occurs when a device (e.g. ESCS 30) is switched off during a test.
- #1847: The error messages for wrong configuration (e.g. wrong GPIB-address) should be more clear.
- #1819: Optimize Height is not using the lowest and heighest antenna height value
Known Problems[edit]
R&S spectrum analysers/receivers communication problems[edit]
It has been detected that on very fast PC’s, the communication with modern Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyser/receivers can be corrupted. These problems are related to the speed of the PC and the used GPIB bus. The R&S receivers that are related to this problem are: ESI/ESIB/ESPI/ESCI/FSE/ESU.
We strongly advise that you slow down the GPIB communication speed between the PC and R&S receivers. Follow these steps to do so:
- Open the configuration window of RadiMation®
- Select the Device Drivers tab
- Select Receivers/Spectrum Analysers
- Select the R&S receiver
- Press Edit to open the device driver configuration window
- Press the Advanced button
- The GPIB configuration dialog of the R&S device driver will be shown
- Activate the Show advanced Settings checkbox
- The GPIB Configuration dialog will show a Wait time box
- Specify 3000 us in the Wait time box
- Close all windows, and repeat these steps for each and every R&S receiver.
Configuring the R&S device drivers in this way will slow down the GPIB bus, by ensuring that at least 3 milliseconds delay are included between each GPIB call to the R&S devices
Previous RadiMation® version raises a run-time error[edit]
If the latest RadiMation® version and an older RadiMation® version are installed on the same PC, it can happen that the older RadiMation® version raises an error during the start of RadiMation.
This error is raised because a file that is shared by both versions is written in a newer file format that cannot be read anymore by older software. The solution for this problem is to remove the file: C:\Program Files\DARE Development\RadiMation\Confdvdr\CUSTOMIZ.DAT. The CUSTOMIZ.DAT file is used to remember customizations of the colour of the graphs, so removing the file will not influence the measurements. However the graph colours will probably be changed to the defaults as specified by RadiMation®.
Windows 8, Windows 7, XP, Vista and older are not supported[edit]
Due to the fact that Microsoft has ended their support for these versions we are also forced to stop the support of RadiMation® running on these operating systems. This means that we do not test if RadiMation® is working correctly on these operating systems. However it could be that RadiMation® is still working correctly. We strongly suggest upgrading your operating system to Windows 10 (21H2). Both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of the Microsoft Windows Operating system are supported.
Report generation is slow[edit]
In some situations, the generation of a report or printout can be very slow. This situation can be present on systems that use an Intel CPU that includes HyperThreading support. The HyperThreading functionality is causing that the generation of the report is slow. The only solution for this problem is to turn the HyperThreading functionality of your Intel CPU off.
Future Improvements[edit]
The Multiband Immunity test has not yet all the functionality that is present in the older single band immunity tests. The main goal for the next RadiMation release is to implement all the functionality that is available in the single band tests, but is not yet implemented in the multiband emission and the multiband immunity module.
The description of the new Multiband Emission and Immunity module in the User Manual is not yet completed. We are working on improving the contents of the User Manual. In specific for the Multiband Emission and Immunity module, but also the other parts of the User Manual will be updated.
Currently we are improving our service to the end-users that have a support contract. These users will in the future be able to download the User Manual and other information from an internet site. We will soon provide you with the information and instructions.
We think that this letter contains all the information that is needed before your system is upgraded. If you have any additional questions or remarks please let us know through your reseller.
With kind regards, The RadiMation® support & development team