Pro-Tecs PNA 4500 Manuel utilisateur

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PNA 4500

Vectorial

Performance Network Analyser

Quick Guide

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Table of contents

Explanation of the controls 3

General information 4

Scope of delivery 4

Warnings 5

Power supply: mains / battery mode 6

Switch on the PNA 4500 7

Explanation of the one-touch keys 7

Easy handling with Quick Start Wizard 8

Use as vector-network analyser 9

Use as cable analyser (DTF) 13

Use as power detector (power measurement) 17

Option: Measurement of GPS antennas 20

Review of further optional measuring possibilities 23

Setting of keyboard language 24

Installation of software updates 26

Specifications 27

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PNA 4500

Explanation of controls and connections

7“ Touch Screen rotary /push combi button control Windows button USB port

Status LED on/off one-touch keys RF OUT connection RF IN connection

port for battery Status-LED

GPS antenna compartment for battery charge

2 x USB 3.0 VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 LAN : remote main switch for input for 10 MHz

f. ext. monitor power supply reference signal

- battery charging

- 230 V AC mode

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General information

The PNA 4500 is a vector network analyser with a built-in Windows PC. It can be operated either

stationary with the 230 V AC power supply unit or mobile with the battery compartment.

The PNA 4500 can be operated either directly or remotely. No special software is required for remote

operation. Operation is browser-based. The browser-based terminal is connected via the back-side

LAN port. If a mobile WLAN router is connected to this port, the PNA 4500 can also be remote-

controlled via a web browser on a smartphone, tablet etc.

The screen of the PNA 4500 is a touch-sensitive touch screen monitor. Operation is carried out via

dynamic buttons on the screen, via direct selection buttons below the screen, via a 10-keys keyboard

as well as with the rotary / push button control to the right of the screen. Alternatively, a keyboard, a

mouse and printer can be connected via the back USB ports.

Note: Some of the functions described are not included in the standard scope of the Network

Analyser and require optional accessories or optional software.

Scope of delivery

Included in the delivery:

-Network Analyser PRO-TECS PNA 4500

-230V AC charger

-Battery compartment with charging electronics

-calibration certificate

-transport case

Optional accessories:

Hardware:

- Additional battery compartment

- Additional 230 V AC charger

- Calibration kit standard, consisting of Open, Short and 50 Ohm as well as N-N calibration cables

- Calibration kit extended, consisting of N-Open, N-Short and N-50 Ohm as well as N-N calibration

cables as well as SMA-Open, SMA-Short and SMA-50 Ohm, SMA-SMA calibration cable as well as 2 x

N-SMA charger

- Power measuring head for the performance measurement of analogue and digital radios

- Measuring head for spectrum analysis

- Integrated GPS module

Software:

App - GPS Antenna measurement

App - field strength measurement + GPS position memory including log file creation for display in

Google Maps

App - Panorama measurement

App - Antenna radiation measurement

App - Signal runtime measurement (Group Delay)

App - DTF cable analysis (Distance to fault)

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Warnings:

In order to achieve precise measurement results, the PNA 4500 is equipped with high-quality,

broadband measurement detectors. Please note that these sensitive detectors can be damaged or

destroyed if they are charged with excessive energy.

Avoid static discharges via these measuring connections, which can occur when connecting test

specimens to the RF IN or RF OUT connector. If necessary, ensure that static charges are dissipated,

e.g. by attaching a grounded ESD antistatic wristband.

The detectors measure existing signals in a broadband spectrum (100 kHz - 3 GHz), even if the display

in the measurement diagram is reduced to the desired range. As a result, large signals exceeding

certain maximum values can lead to falsified measurement results and possibly to damage of the

measurement detectors.

ATTENTION: In order to measure the transmitter output power of radio devices, these must only be

connected to the external power detector.

The maximum levels of the measuring connections are:

RF OUT (reflection measurement):

Max. return power: + 20 dBm (= 100mW), 16V DC

RF IN (input level measurement):

Max. input power:

- At 0 dB attenuation: +20 dBm (= 100 mW), 0 V DC

- At> 7 dB attenuation: +27 dBm (= 500 mW), 0 V DC

External detector (power measurement):

Max. transmission power: depending on the measuring head (typ. +20 to +43 dBm (100 mW to 20

Watt). See type plate.

Higher power measurements are possible with pre-connected attenuators.

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Operation of the PNA 4500:

1. Power supply :

The power supply for the PNA 4500 is either via the battery compartment or via the supplied 230 V

AC charger. Please note that the use of a different charger will void the warranty and may cause

serious consequential damages to the product.

The main switch on the back of the battery compartment has to be set to "1" to:

- use the PNA 4500 in mains operation and simultaneously charge the battery.

- charge the battery pack in the compartment when it is not in the PNA 4500.

The status LED of the battery pack indicates the current charging status:

- red flashing = battery is charging

- red = fault

- green = battery is fully charged

The battery compartment is accessible

on the back of the device and can be

replaced from the outside. To do this,

the three knurled screws must be

loosened, then the compartment can be

pulled out.

When inserting the battery

compartment, make sure that the

contact strip is positioned correctly

before tightening the three knurled

screws.

The battery compartment contains the

battery block (4.4 Ah, NiMh) as well as

the charging electronics. Thus, an

optional additional battery

compartment can be loaded separately

from the PNA 4500. The 230 V AC

charger is to be used for charging.

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2. Switch on the PNA 4500

Press the on/off switch at the bottom left until the status LED that is placed over it starts to flash.

The PC starts the Windows operating system and configures the PNA 4500 software.

Note: If the backside main switch is set to "0", the power is supplied via the battery compartment.

For operation via the 230 V AC charger, turn the main switch to "1".

3. Prepare the PNA 4500 for the desired measurement

1. Variant: Setup using the one-touch keys

MODE:

Choice of the operating mode (vector analyser, DTF cable measurement, power measurement and if

needed optional measuring possibilities)

START:

Input of the start frequency of the desired measuring range

STOP:

Input of the end frequency of the desired measuring range

PWR (Power):

Input of the power generated by the signal generator, which is available at the RF OUT measuring

socket

TRACE:

Input of parameters for the display of the measuring trace

FILE:

Retrieve and save device configurations as pre-sets (PRESET)

Save and generate measurement documentation

SETUP:

Input of the device configuration and start of the calibration process

MKR (Marker):

Switch on and off as well as place max. 8 marker frequencies

Note: The functions within the one-touch keys differ depending on the operating mode.

2. Variant : Setup using the Quick Start Wizard

The Quick Start wizard guides you directly to the target with self-explanatory apps.

Only relevant values are queried and then the PNA 4500 is completely ready for measurement. In

this way measurement errors are considerably reduced.

Note:

The prerequisite is that the necessary measurement options have been purchased and have been

activated in the PNA 4500.

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Setup of the PNA 4500 using the Quick Start Wizard

Quick Start Wizard:

Press the rotating knob,

alternatively via the "FILE" and

"Setup Assistant on" keys.

Then tap the desired app for the

required measurement and

follow the following sequence

intuitively.

All device settings are then made

automatically.

App :

Antenna adjustment

SWR, return loss,

Smith diagram,

phase

App :

Cable attenuation

Measure attenuation and

ripple of coaxial cables

App :

Antenna radiation

Measure the radiation

of antennas, radiation

diagrams

App :

DTF cable analysis

Distance to fault

Measurement of cable

length and fault ocalisation

App :

Antenna decoupling

Measure decoupling

between two antennas

App :

Panoramic measurement

Automated measurement

with LAC decoding and

rotor control

App :

GPS Antenna test

Test of GPS antennas

for an adjustable period

of time

App :

Spectrum analysis

Measure a frequency

spectrum

App :

Easy calibration of

filters and system

components

App :

GPS Map

Measure the field strength

per position for display in

Google Maps

App :

TETRA coupler :

Measuring and

adjusting from TETRA

radio couplers

App :

Signal strength measure-

ment in the building with

table generation, storage in

floor plan

App :

Runtime measurement

Measuring the signal

runtime (Group Delay)

App :

Power measurement

Measurement of analogue

and digital transmission

power

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Operation mode: VNA Vector Network Analyser

Short instructions for using the PNA 4500 as a network analyser (without Quick Start

Wizard):

1. Select the operating mode: MODE - VNA

2. Call the pre-set: FILE – Pre-set – Load – select and load pre-setting

3. Calibrate: SETUP - Calibration – calibrate S11 and/or S21

Ready to measure.

Save measurement: FILE - Save - Report - Print or save measurement report

Configuration of the PNA 4500 using the one-touch keys:

MODE :

Select the operation mode VNA Vector Network Analyser.

START :

Enter the start frequency of the desired measuring range.

STOP :

Enter the end frequency of the desired measuring range.

Note :

Also by entering a center frequency "Center Freq." and a frequency range "Freq.Span" the

frequency range can alternatively be set to "START Freq." and "STOP Freq.". With "Span min", the

minimum possible span (depending on the selected number of measuring points) is selected in

order to enable a measurement on a single frequency.

PWR :

(Power): The power generated by the signal generator. The max. power is -5 dBm.

TRACE :

Enter the parameters in order to display the measuring trace. Select one of the softkeys placed above

the measurement diagram for max. 4 measuring traces.

Note :

The following steps must be repeated or adjusted for each of the selected measuring traces.

Measure:

Select the measuring socket. (S11-RF OUT reflection measurement or S21-RF IN attenuation

measurement). Go back by pressing the "Back" softkey.

Format: Selection of desired display format:

-Log. Magnitude (dB return loss)

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-Phase (phase position)

-Smith Chart (Smith-diagram)

-SWR (standing wave ratio)

Scale:Setting of the scale:

The values are entered using the 10-keys keypad, by turning the rotary knob or by pressing the

"arrow up" or "arrow down" keys. Confirm with the "ENT" (ENTER) key.

-Ref. Level: Enter the value for the reference line

-Ref.Position: Selection of the position on which the reference line is placed in the diagram

(0-10)

-Scale : Enter the value to determine the steps the scale of measurement results should be

displayed with

-Autoscale : Automatic scaling by the analyser based on the measured values

-Default : Reset to factory setting

Data To Ref: Saves current measurement curve as a reference.

Display Mode: Selection of the measured values displayed on the screen:

-Data : Display of measurement data of the actual measurement

-Reference : Display of the saved reference measurement curve

-Data & Ref. : Simultaneous display of the current and the saved reference measurement

curve

-Data - Ref. : Display of measured values which lie below the reference measurement curve

Hide: Measuring trace is blanked. Softkey changes to "Show". Press the button again to display the

measuring trace again.

FILE :

Pre-set or save files:

-Preset : Pre-sets for frequently recurring measurements

oLoad : Call saved pre-sets

A selection menu of the saved pre-sets appears. Select with "arrow up" or "arrow

down" keys, confirm with "Load".

oSave : Save a newly created device setting as default setting

A window for entering a filename for the new default appears. Input via an external

keyboard (connection via USB) or via the Windows screen keyboard, which can be

called whilst pressing "Show On Screen Keyboard".

-Save : Save measurements

oPrint Screen: Create an image file of the measurement displayed on the screen. The

file is saved as a "*.png" file.

oTrace : Saves the measuring trace

oReport: Creation of a measurement report. This measurement report can optionally

be printed via a printer (connection via USB) or be saved as an Excel, PDF or Word

file.

SETUP :

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