PRAXSYM PM-6000, User Manual

Page 1: ...Multi Band Wireless Power VSWR Meter PM 6000 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... workmanship or material defect In no case shall PRAXSYM s liability for breach of warranty exceed the pur chase price of the items in question PRAXSYM s liability on any claim of any kind for any loss connected with or resulting from the use of performance or breach thereof installation inspection operation or use of any equipment furnished by PRAXSYM shall in no case exceed the purchase price of...

Page 3: ...of Contents Introduction to the PM 6000 1 Using the PM 6000 2 Measuring Transmitter Power 5 Measuring Transmission Line Loss 7 Measuring VSWR of Antenna and Terminations 9 Specifications 11 Appendix VSWR Table 13 Appendix Notes 15 ...

Page 4: ...oad band modulation schemes in multiple frequency bands The meter was designed with the system integrator and installer in mind It is the perfect tool for the verification of transmitter power transmission line loss characteristics and antenna performance Key features of the PM 6000 affordability portability use in the microwave bands 2 4 3 5 4 9 5 3 5 5 5 7 5 8 6 0 6 2 6 3 6 6 6 7 and 6 8 GHz ver...

Page 5: ...ould always have a 50 Ω load on its output when connected to a transmitter Depending on the type of test this can be an antenna or the 50 Ω termination included in the kit The 10 dB attenuator is included for use when the device under test trans mits a signal higher than 20 dBm in amplitude When using the 10 dB attenuator it is a good idea to change the offset to 10 attn in the MODE settings Note ...

Page 6: ...ure in the selected band VSWR is automatically calculated and displayed according to the for ward and reflected measurements The accuracy of the VSWR meas urement depends on several variables forward and reflected power levels attenuation in the transmission line etc Button Description ON OFF Turns the unit ON or OFF Unit also powers down five minutes after last key depression Powers up to the las...

Page 7: ...is displayed continu ously The VSWR is displayed for two seconds on the bottom display line and then is replaced for one second by the band indicator 2 4G 3 5G 4 9G 5 3G 5 5G 5 7G 5 8G 6 0G 6 2G 6 3G 6 6G 6 7G or 6 8G and the in line attenuator setting 00 attn 10 attn 20 attn or 30 attn REFL Similar in function to the FWD button except it displays the reflected power and shows a left pointing arro...

Page 8: ...Bm in the reflected Damage can occur to the meter if the forward power into the meter without the attenuator exceeds 33 dBm Most broadband radio transmitters deliver less than 100 mW 20 dBm The 5 W 10 dB attenuator can be used for sources that are between 20 and 30 dBm in amplitude Remember to apply the ap propriate offset in the MODE setting 10 attn if the attenuator in cluded in the kit is used ...

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Page 10: ... trans mission line directly to the transmitter with the proper amount of attenuation if necessary Move the PM 6000 to the opposite end of the transmission line Con nect the meter as shown on the opposite page Take another for ward power reading Subtract this forward power reading from that taken directly off the back of the transmitter This is the amount of signal lost due to attenuation in the t...

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Page 12: ...tise a VSWR of 1 5 1 Therefore a defective or damaged antenna feed should be evident using the PM 6000 as they will indicate a VSWR higher than 1 5 1 It is possible to measure the VSWR or return loss of a transmission line termination by placing the meter between it and the radio It is necessary to properly terminate the far end termination with the 50 Ω termination and typically a type N double f...

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Page 14: ... attenuator 6 0 6 2 6 3 6 6 6 7 and 6 8 GHz bands 0 dBm to 23 dBm no inline attenuation 10 dBm to 33 dBm 10 dB inline attenuator 20 dBm to 43 dBm 20 dB inline attenuator 30 dBm to 53 dBm 30 dB inline attenuator Reflected Power Measurement Range 2 4 3 5 4 9 5 3 5 5 5 7 and 5 8 GHz bands 20 dBm to 17 dBm no inline attenuation 10 dBm to 27 dBm 10 dB inline attenuator 0 dBm to 37 dBm 20 dB inline atte...

Page 15: ... Temperature Range 10 to 50 C Humidity 0 to 95 RH non condensing Altitude 0 to 15 000 feet Mechanical Specifications RF Connectors Type N female input output Display 2 lines by 8 characters LCD not illuminated Keypad Five keys see definition on page 3 Enclosure Black ABS Power Source 2 AA alkaline batteries industrial grade Size 4 9 x 2 7 inches excluding N connectors Weight 10 ounces Page 12 P R ...

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