NARDA SRM-3006 - Introduction

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Narda SRM-3006 1

1 Introduction

This chapter contains basic information on measuring electromagnetic

fields, on using the SRM-3006, and on how this manual is laid out.

1.1 About this device (page 2)

1.2 SRM-3006 as a field strength meter (page 4)

1.3 SRM-3006 as a laboratory device (page 8)

1.4 PC software (page 9)

1.5 About this operating manual (page 10)

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction13
- About this Device14
- SRM-3006 as a Field Strength Meter16
- Antennas17
- Basic Unit17
- Cables19
- SRM-3006 as a Laboratory Device20
- Basic Unit21
- PC Software21
- About this Operating Manual22
- Symbols and Characters Used22
- User Interface Language22
Important Safety Instructions25
- Before Connecting up26
- Proper Use26
- Using this Operating Manual26
- General Hazards27
- Improper Use27
- Dangers Due to Electromagnetic Fields28
- AC Adapter / Charger30
- Rechargeable Batteries31
- Storage31
- Fire Hazards32
- Handling32
- Charging and Discharging33
- Chemical Hazards33
- Disposal34
- Faults and Unusual Stresses34
- Proper Disposal34
3 Connecting up and Starting to Use the Device35
- Unpacking the Device36
- Packaging36
- Package Contents36
- Checking the Device for Shipping Damage36
- Recovery after Shipping and Storage36
- Device Overview37
- Display and Control Panels37
- Device Side Panel with Antenna / Cable Connectors38
- Device Side Panel with Battery Compartment38
- Device Side Panel with External Connectors39
- Power Supply39
- Operation from Battery Pack40
- Handling Battery Packs41
- Operation from AC Adapter / Charger42
- Fitting the Antenna42
- Fitting a Narda Antenna Directly on the Basic Unit42
- Connecting a Narda Antenna to the Basic Unit Using a Narda Cable43
- Using Commercially-Available Cables and Antennas45
- Fitting a Narda Antenna on a Tripod45
4 Operation and Basic Settings51
- Controls52
- Rotary Control and Keys52
- Softkeys53
- Switching the Device on and off53
- LCD Screen Elements54
- The Upper Status Bar55
- The Lower Status Bar56
- The Navigator Bar57
- Activating / Deactivating Status and Info Bars57
- Fundamental Operating Steps58
- Navigating in the Menus58
- Selecting Entries from a List59
- Changing Numerical Values61
- Entering Text62
- Softkeys with Toggle Function63
- Creating a Screenshot63
5 The Main Menu65
- Overview of Functions and Operating Modes66
- Display and Editing Device and Component Settings67
- Changing the Language, Date, and Time68
- Editing Device-Specific Settings69
- Displaying Device Information70
- Displaying GPS Information71
- Resetting All Device Settings71
- Performing Device Diagnosis72
- Displaying and Selecting the Available Antennas73
- Displaying and Selecting the Available Cables73
- Displaying and Selecting the Safety Standards74
- Displaying and Creating Service Tables74
- The Memory Menu76
- Using Measurement Routines77
- Displaying Measurement Routines77
- Starting a Measurement Routine78
- Saving and Loading Setups78
- Saving Settings as a Setup78
- Loading Settings from a Setup78
- Editing the Setup List79
- Deleting Setups79
- Changing the Switch on Behavior80
6 Functions Common to more than One Operating Mode81
- Overview of Functions Common to more than One Operating Mode82
- Setting the Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)83
- Setting the Video Bandwidth (VBW)83
- Setting the Measurement Range (Meas. Range)84
- Manual Measurement Range Selection85
- Automatic Measurement Range Search (MR Search)86
- Measurement Input Overload86
- Selecting the Result Type (Result Type)87
- Average Formation (Result Type: Average)88
- Reset Measurement Values89
- The Marker Function89
- Using the Markers Separately90
- Using both Markers to Determine a Difference92
- Displaying the Marker Data on the Measurement Screen94
- Zooming to Marker95
- Selecting an Axis Mode96
- Measurement Using a Three Axis Antenna97
- Measurement Using a Single Axis Antenna98
- Adjusting the y Axis100
- Changing the Displayed Units101
- Noise Suppression (Noise Thresh.)102
- Measuring Spatial Average Values (Spatial AVG)103
- Changing Operating Mode and Keeping the same Parameters103
- Useful Shortcuts104
- Selecting a Service Table or a Service104
- Saving a Setup104
7 Safety Evaluation Mode105
- About Safety Evaluation Mode106
- Basic Settings108
- Selecting the Display Mode108
- Activating the Beeper108
- Showing and Hiding Services109
- Setting the Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)109
- Setting the Measurement Range (Meas. Range)110
- Selecting the Result Type (Result Type)110
- Measuring in the Gaps between Defined Services (Others)111
- Using the Table View111
- Changing the Table Displayed112
- Percentage Display113
- Using the Bar Graph View115
- Adjusting the y Axis (Y-Scale)115
- Changing the Displayed Units (Unit)115
- The Marker Function116
- Selecting an Axis Mode116
8 Spectrum Analysis Mode117
- About Spectrum Analysis Mode118
- Basic Settings118
- Changing the Frequency Range119
- Setting the Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)120
- Setting the Video Bandwidth (VBW)120
- Changing the Displayed Units (Unit)120
- Adjusting the y Axis (Y-Scale)121
- Evaluating the Measurement Data (Evaluation)121
- Displaying the Peak Values (Peak Table)122
- Integrating Measured Values (Integration)124
- The Marker Function (Marker)126
- The Zoom Function (Zoom)126
9 Level Recorder Mode129
- About Level Recorder Mode130
- Display Overview131
- Activating the Beeper132
- Basic Settings132
- Selecting the Center Frequency (Fcent)132
- Setting the Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)132
- Setting the Video Bandwidth (VBW)132
- Setting the Measurement Range (Meas. Range)133
- Selecting the Result Type (Result Type)133
- Selecting an Axis Mode (Axis)134
- Using Noise Suppression (Noise Thresh.)134
10 Scope Mode135
- About Scope Mode136
- Display Overview136
- Setting the Measurement Parameters137
- Limits of Values that Can be Set138
- Example 1: GSM139
- Example 2: DECT Telephone139
- Example 3: WLAN140
- Example 4: Remote Automobile Key (ISM Band)142
- Using the Trigger Function143
- Evaluating the Measurement Results (Evaluation)145
11 UMTS Mode147
- About UMTS Mode148
- Display Overview149
- Explanation of Measurement Result Display150
- Individual Results150
- Total Result (Total)150
- Partial Results for Certain Radio Cells (Scrambling Codes)151
- Analog Measurement Result (Analog)151
- Basic Settings151
- Setting the Center Frequency (Fcent)152
- Showing and Hiding Services152
- Resetting the Table (Reset Table)152
- Setting the Measurement Range (Meas. Range)153
- Selecting the Result Type (Result Type)153
- Using an Extrapolation Factor153
- Performing a Coverage Measurement154
- Using Noise Suppression (Noise Thresh.)154
12 Spatial Averaging155
- About the Spatial Averaging Function156
- Description of Averaging Functions157
- Continuous158
- Discrete159
- Discrete Axis160
- Spatial Averaging - Continuous161
- Spatial Averaging - Discrete163
- Spatial Averaging - Discrete Axis165
13 Measurement Data Memory169
- About the Memory Menu170
- Viewing Data Sets171
- Viewing Screenshots172
- Saving Measured Values Automatically173
- Conditional Storing of Measured Values173
- Time Controlled Storing of Measured Values175
- Changing the Comment Modes177
14 Maintenance and Repairs179
- Changing the Battery Pack180
- Cleaning180
- AC Adapter / Charger181
15 PC Software183
- PC Software Versions and Functions184
- Connecting to the PC184
- Working with the PC Software185
16 Remote Control187
- About Remote Control188
- Connecting to the PC188
- Activating / Deactivating Remote Control189
- Solving Problems189
- Syntax Rules for Remote Control Commands189
- Commands to the SRM-3006189
- SRM-3006 Responses190
- Example of a Command Sequence191
17 Specifications193
- RF Features194
- Modes196
- Measurement Functions200
- General Specifications202
- Three Axis E-Field Antenna 3501/03204
- Characteristics204
- Uncertainty205
- General Specifications205
- Three Axis E-Field Antenna 3502/01207
- Characteristics207
- Uncertainty208
- General Specifications208
- Three Axis H-Field Antenna 3581/02209
- Characteristics209
- Uncertainty210
- General Specifications210
- Single Axis E-Field Antenna 3531/01211
- Characteristics211
- Uncertainty211
- General Specifications212
- Single Axis E-Field Antenna 3531/04213
- Characteristics213
- Uncertainty213
- General Specifications213
- Single Axis H-Field Antenna 3551/02215
- Characteristics215
- Uncertainty215
- General Specifications215
- Declaration of Conformity217
18 Annex a219
- Pendulum Method220
- Matrix Method (Precision Measurement)222
19 Ordering Information225
- SRM-3006 Sets226
- Antennas227
- Options227
- Accessories228
20 Glossary231
Index235

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