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1. al 535 FT Post 206 1 a Begin Assessmen Ra ems Fik List OF Problem Fi Cut cy Insert Paste lz Select All Special Ei ag Test Frequency hat Set Centre Frequency B Quick Set Equipment 2 ST paeaae Set Immunity Levels Reference Frequencie Set Test Type Graphical Data Vasona by EMiSoft This is the graphical representation of the immunity test levels Marker the marker frequency amplitude can be seen at the top right hand corner Zoom to investigate a particular region use the zoom function Many functions are available See 1 Right Mouse Button Functions 2 Pull Down Menus Graphical Data Zoom Function 1 Left mouse button click and keep depressed 2 Move mouse in any direction 3 A Zoom Area will be displayed with the frequency range covered 4 Release mouse when you have got the relevant area Vasona will now re plot the graph Ie 206 154 to 577 767 Pull Down Menus File View Configuration toggles back to the configuration window File New opens a new results window using the current template File Import currently has no functionality File Save opens the save window so you can store the current results File Save As re opens the save window so you can save current results to a new file File Printer Setup configures the system printer File Print Options Opens sweep details window at the Misc TAB File Print Prints current results File Pl
2. Max Hold Records the maximum marker amplitude Clear Resets the maximum marker amplitude E Monitor Device Field Voltage Measures the voltage within the chamber a Fwd Power Measures the current realtime forward power Rx Power Not currently supported E Monitor Marker OB u r Raw Values Shows uncorrected values eas faa Clear l l _ a gt Monitor Device mee Probe Sends a zero probe function to the isotropic field H Field V oltage te eeu ener E i ees ve i o Fad Power C dBm Shows values in Watts or dBm as relevant a Beery dB rn O RawValues Control Panel Test This TAB controls the beginning of the test cycle Test Counter Test Current Test Counter Test Counter Step Current Step Counter IE Range Frequency Range of current scan a a Spot Tests Description Spot Tests Both During spot testing both the frequencies Assessment f Both from the clock TAB and the library TAB Sweep flack are tested fiat C Spot Test library Clock During spot testing the frequencies from E Bath the clock TAB are tested a Begin Assessment Library During spot testing the frequencies from the library TAB are tested Assessment Description Sweep The swept immunity test will be performed Spot Test The spot immunity test will be performed Both Both the sweep and the spot tests will be performed Begin Assessment Assessment will be performed using the various options given above Contr
3. or files and then adding the value of each other factor at this frequency The following formula is used at each frequency A Al A2 A3 A4 where A Overall correction factor ADDED to the analyser trace to provide the actual result This is different at each frequency The frequencies used is dictated by the values contained in the Main Transducer Factor File or DataSet Al A2 A3 A4 Value of each correction factor at the relevant frequency Therefore these DataSets should be generated using the following rules 1 Transducers which reduce the emission levels should be positive ie Cables Attenuators Pulse Limiters Antenna Factors 2 Transducers which increase the emission levels should be negative ie Active antennas Note Transducers factors can be both positive and negative Data Reduction Frequency Merge Vasona calculates one overall correction factor using the exact frequencies in the antenna or relevant transducer factor The issue which this doesn t resolve is that if you want to dynamically display correction factors on the spectrum analyser display the number of points in the correction factor is limited to that of the spectrum analyser usually less than 100 For some correction factors this is not enough to resolve the variations in addition some calibration laboratories provide several thousand points which have to be accurately reduced to 100 In addition the standard Vasona function uses the
4. Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Sweep Details ower Turntable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Ax Plot Information Misc Tower Control Table Control Test Immunity Levels iW Movement Fixed Position To Step Step To 155 200 r 10 r 0 180 180 E A At each step Tower Speed 0 Turntable Speed 0 i Complete Operation First ye I Hgt Start Owe Demo C Turmtable Azt Polarity Control First Horizontal C C Vertical g 270 Calc Scan Into Apply Cancel Note that during radiated immunity assessment sweeps will be performed at the locations defined these tests are limited to the at each step function if you are unsure of how the tower turntable will operate during assessment click on the Demo button this gives you a visual example of how the equipment will operate Tower Control Movement Fixed The tower will be in one fixed position during assessment this will be the position value From Position the tower will start from will state position when Tower is fixed as shown To Position the tower will travel to Step Size of the step between the From and the To positions Allows you to control the position of the tower during assessment for emission example with the Capture Data option set to at each step and the following parameters are set From 100 To 400 Step 100 Data will be captured with the antenna at he
5. Wasond Sweep Configuration Once the window has loaded select the sweep details TAB if is Information required Sweep Details Tower Turntable Fin Freg Step Details 3 Changing Frequency Range There are several way to change the range ie a Edit the value in the text box b Select set full range this sets the range back to the maximum value c Drag the red frequency range bar Why are additional steps required during a test other than the number I have selected Why do I get messages about frequency limitation every time I run atest Frequency Range 30 1000 Lr 30 000 gt gt gt 1000000 Input Fort f Low f High Set Full Range Bicon Horn Log Pernodic Bilog Loop Rod Once you have performed this select either apply or ok to make the range active Note the frequency range also defines the scaling of the x axis on the plot of the emission profile Additional scans may be required to cover the desired frequency for the following reasons 1 Limitations of spectrum analysers Certain spectrum analysers have input limitations dependent upon the frequency range A good example of this is the HP8563EM which can not sweep across 2 9GHz approx hence if you define a scan from 1 to 4GHz utilizing one 3GHz step then Vasona will actually perform 2 scans 1 0GHz gt gt 2 9GHz 2 9GHz gt gt 4 0GHz 2 IF Bandwidth requirements The
6. lt lt prev next gt gt 7 1 Licence Agreement The copyright in this software the Software is owned by EMiSoft Limited the Owner You may not load the Software into any computer or copy it without the licence of the Owner The Owner offers you a non exclusive licence on the terms of this Agreement If you do not accept these terms you may within 14 days of purchase return the Software its packaging and documentation unused and intact to your supplier together with proof of purchase for a full refund 1 Licence 1 1 You are permitted to 1 1 1 load the Software and use it only on a single computer with a single input terminal which is under your control 1 1 2 transfer the Software from one computer to another provided it is used on only one computer at any one time 1 1 3 make one copy of the Software for back up purposes only in support of the permitted use The copies must reproduce and include the Owner s copyright notice 1 1 4 transfer the Software complete with all its associated documentation and this licence to another person provided he has agreed to accept the terms of this Agreement and you contemporaneously transfer all copies of the Software you have made to that person or destroy all copies not transferred If any transferee does not accept such terms then this licence shall automatically terminate The transferor does not retain any rights under this Agreement in respect of the transferred Software
7. Note the best way to turn off fine tune is to study each emission and decide if the fine tune process will give the best results select no fine tune see use the relevant right mouse button click Options Allow further automated LISN settings these are LISN dependent in this case the Rohde amp Schwarz ESH2 Z5 has the ability to change the status of the PE Typically this value will always be n a Amplitude Units dB Further Details Distancefm fo F LISH Type LSN loss Cammente Conducted Emission Configuration Line Type Test Type C AC Power C Single Signal f Mulitole f DC Power Line Under Test 3 Phase Supply Return Perform Fine Tune Uptions f Yes No PE Grounded PE Grounded FE Floating EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Vasona Analyser Receiver EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 6 Analyser Receiver The analyser receiver section allows you to control various settings of the spectrum analyser preselector or receiver to ensure effective measurements are completed During immunity assessment this section has limited functionality during the measurement of injected current for RF conducted testing Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Sweep Details Tower Turmtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Ax Flot Information Misc Amplitude Reference Level dE u 50 Int
8. Speed control is not currently supported Speed control supported Vasona works with many different firmware versions Having a later or early revision does not guarantee that the system will operate correctly Dual channel not supported Dual channel not supported User can develop there own User can develop there own This is a slow probe and is not recommended Equipment Antennas Pre Amplifiers LISN s CDNs CVPs Current Probes Absorbing Clamps Pulse Limiter Pre Amplifier amp probe kit 2 2 Computer Equipment Manufacturer EMC Test Systems Rohde amp Schwarz ETS Sunol Various HP Mitag Rohde amp Schwarz Rohde amp Schwarz Fischer Fischer Rohde amp Schwarz Fischer Rohde amp Schwarz Schwarzbeck Rohde amp Schwarz HP Anristu HP Mitag Model No Horns 3117 only up to 18GHz Horns 3115 only up to 1OGHz HLO50S7 3142D Bilog JB1 Standard Gain Horns 10GHz 40GHz Various Various Various Various Various 91550 1 94111 1 MDS21 Various MA8611A Various Various Other Recommended Equipment Test Comments Effective Radiated Power Measurements Radiated Measurements Radiated Measurements Radiated Measurements Power Line Conducted Emissions Signal Line Conducted Emissions Signal Line Conducted Emissions Absorbing clamp measurements May be built into LISN Various Typical Specifications ENS
9. c2 Test Position Moves the Isotropic field probe to the currently highlighted cell For additional information about immunity calibration see these sections 4 13 Radiated Immunity Calibration 4 16 Conducted Immunity Calibration TH a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual HER vasona Conducted M ie EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 5 Conducted The conducted section allows control of vasona when capturing data during conducted emission measurements Vasona Sweep Configuration Help sweep Details Tower Turtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analuser Ax Plot Information Mise Conducted Emission Configuration Line Type Test Type CAC Power C Single S f Mulitple f DC Power Line Under Test C 3 Phase Supply Return Sweep Options Perform Fine Tune Options fe Yes C No ha Apply Cancel Configuration Line Type The actual line type under test see table for further details Test Type Defines if data will be captured from only a single line or all lines see table for further details Line Under Test Which line or lines will be tested see table for further details Perform Fine Tune Turns on off the Vasona fine tune process Conducted Functionality Line Type Test Type Line Under Test Details AC Power Single Single Multiple Signal Single DC Power Single Single Multiple 3 Phase Single Single
10. 1 Typing Simply click on the relevant signal under the frequency column and type in a value A check is performed to ensure you do not accidentally perform this function Note in earlier revisions of the software you had to do a Ctrl E to manipulate a given frequency 2 From the spectrum analyser You can update current frequency using the Update frequency button Go to the results window and within the control panel select the debug TAB Update Freq hoe ae Measure Full Full Control o Sweep Mode 5 Single Clearwrite ad A Cons Max Hold Bath E Type a sa PK ox F aa BI Current No Fine Tune Horizontal D Clicking on the update freq button will read the current analyser marker frequency and update the current highlighted signal An excellent discussion of this is given in Vasona Training on EMiSoft s Web site How do I 1 Select a relevant emission ie left mouse button click anywhere on the relevant emission result simply table measure one 2 Right mouse button click frequency using the Cut formal test Copy process Insert Paste Select All Special Debug Signal Debug Signal Simulate Average Detector Set Centre Frequency Marker Peak Update List Quick Set Equipment Measure use current settings Formal Measurement full maximisation Set Test Type View Additional Data 3 Select Formal Measureme
11. Existing Tools Set Work Area Tools Move up the directory Tools Update Cal Factors from Network Updates Calibration Factors from Network Tools Audit Cal Factors on Network Audit Calibration Factors on the Network and copies the results to the clipboard Tools Refresh Cal Factors Refresh the files associated with Vasona Tools Vasona Properties Opens the Vasona Properties Window Window Standard windows control Help Contents Opens the contents page within a browser Help Index Opens the Index page within a browser Help Glossary Opens the Glossary page within a browser Help On Current Window Opens the information page within a browser Help About Vasona Opens the About EMisoft Vasona window Help EMiSoft Currently has no functionality Help Obtaining technical help Opens the contents page within a browser Help Using Vasona Opens the contents page within a browser Help Vasona Properties Opens the Vasona Properties Window 8 About EMiSoft Vasona EMiSoft Vasona Version 5 0 Build 75 Vasona EM Emission Software Vasona No of Operations 289 Serial Number 10400212 Copyright 1994 2009 E MiSoft Limited This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the max
12. Multiple Further Options Perform Fine Tune Live or Neutral Power Line Live Neutral Single Supply or Return Power Line Supply amp Return Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Neutral Power Line All Lines Will test only one line as shown To allow a measurement using a current probe for example to assess the emissions on both of the lines simultaneously Will test both lines separately In addition this gives you the option of storing the data in two traces or together as a worst case profile See Control Panel test for further details Will test only one line as shown Will test only one line as shown To allow a measurement using a current probe for example to assess the emissions on both of the lines simultaneously Will test both lines In addition this gives you the option of storing the data in two traces or together as a worst case profile See Control Panel test for further details Will test only one line as shown To allow a measurement using a current probe for example to assess the emissions on both of the lines simultaneously Data will only be stored giving the worst case profile of the 4 lines Turns off the automatic fine tune mode on all signals during formal emission test This should only be used if you have sufficient frequency accuracy from your preview test For a conducted emission scan from 150kHz 30MHz this may require as many as 64 linear sub scans
13. Simulated Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector No Rohde amp Schwarz Equipment Receivers Mass Memory Module HP8565E Required Options HP85620A Mass Memory Module HP8566B Required Options HP8568B Required Options E7401 Required Options E7405 Required Options ESCI ESU 26 and 40 FSP Required Options To be added ESMI Required Options To be added FSEK Required Options To be added ESI Required Options To be added Revision C After 1994 12 4 91 After 1994 A 07 04 A 07 04 BIOS Firmware BIOS Firmware To be added To be added BIOS 3 3 Firmware 2 08 BIOS 3 3 Firmware 2 08 One Port 1 9kHz 50GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 22GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes with 85650A Average Detector Simulated Preselector Above 2 9GHz below with 85685A One Port 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes with 85650A Average Detector Simulated Preselector Yes with 85685A One Port 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes above 2 9GHz One Port supported 1 9kHz 3GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Por
14. of the spectrum analyser or Receiver to that of the highlighted peak Marker Peak Update List Moves the analyser marker to that highest peak in the current scan and automatically updates the highlighted peak with that new frequency Quick Set Equipment Sets equipment tower turntable antenna polarity to the values given in the highlighted peak in the table Measure use current settings Performs a full measurement using the current analyser marker or Receiver frequency as reference Formal Measurement Full Maximisation Performs a final test measurement using the current analyser marker or Receiver frequency as reference Set Test Type Sets the emission to the relevant type Note a period or full stop is added to formally measured signals ie Average becomes Average Emission can also be tagged as No Fine Tune These functions work on the current Highlighted peaks View Additional Data Show the tower turntable data associated with the emission Location Analyser Receiver Selection Above the Analyser Receiver selection in the Edit Details menu of the main template window Select Analyser Receiver View Analyser Receiver Details Edit IEEE Control 4nalyser Receiver Sweep Configuration Rename 4nalyser Receiver Remove From Template Properties Location Results Files Icons Select Analyser Receiver Selects the relevant Analyser Receiver for use in the template View Analyser Recei
15. ANALYSER SPECIFIC AND ARE REQUIRED MAINLY FOR RADIO TESTING Capture Mode Auto To be used for most Vasona emission tests Timed The emission trace capture will occur after a period of time No of sweeps The emission trace capture will occur after a number of defined sweeps Average The emission trace capture will occur after a number of defined average sweeps Detector The by pass function of the preselector is operated Auto The max hold peak detector is used Average The average detector is used Sample The sample detector is used RMS The RMS detector is used Peak Max The max hold peak detector is used Some of these Detector Capture Modes interplay with the Max hold mode Debug Sweep TIme ms Auto Values Debug Bandwidth Type Currently has no functionality Debug Line dB The sweep time function of the analyser is set to auto The sweep time values may be entered in ms The analyser sweep time will be set to this value for debug and formal measurements Warning this may mean the results are not valid Sets the display line to a specific value Trigger Threshold Currently has no functionality TH a EMi Soft Vasona User Manual i EMi EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 7 Plot The plot section controls the graphical output of Vasona A typical window for emission measurements 1s as follows Vasona Sweep Configuration Help sweep
16. Calculations Enables the Bore sight calculations this is occur even if a valid device is connected via the IEEE bus Disable Limit Cal records to those of the Current Scan Immunity only Limits the storage cal records to the actual current scan Process data at the end of Capture All data When vasona Captures data during rotation Data can be processed during the scan or at the end of the scan Store Errors When Vasona creates errors this function prints the errors to the log file Background Colour Sets the background colour of the plot default is white Vasona Functionality Vasona Lite Disables various functions hence providing a simplified user interface Vasona Functionality Show the status of Vasona this is controlled via the dongle Additional Options No of read Table Tower Posn Before Retry Allows Vasona to send a Re start command if the turntable remains at a fixed point based on the number of read operations IEEE Delay Loops Steps Provides IEEE delay based upon the value entered Vasona stays in a FOR NEXT loop until the value has been achieved This allows IEEE operations to be slowed This is needed for some equipment which has slow operation Minumum number of loops Probe positioner Function no longer needed Additional number of loops E4418 Power Read Changes the default of power reads using the E4418 power meter Skip Loops for ISOprobe Devel Changes the default prior to an RS232 int
17. Details Tower Turtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Rx Plot Information Mise Details Frequency Axis ae a Amplitude dB Linear Mee Se m Flir Oo Analyser Details ft 2 alal 5 el 7 al l Show Lab Info Contents Specification Lirruts Emission Profiles W Quasi Peak spec 1 E ire E Peak Results i Debug i Formal Ambient Library Apply Cancel Details Plot Axis Sets the Amplitude axis of the plot Frequency Axis Logarithmic Log or Linear Frequency MHz Used to display the frequency range this is nominally set by the sweep range unless the data is from an archive file Analyser Details Specific analyser details are display on the plot Contents Profiles defines which traces will be display on the screen Note the difference trace is only available when the data in trace 1 and trace 2 cover the same frequency range and have the same no of points Peaks Allows you to define which peaks will be displayed on the plot Limits Allows you to chose which specification limits are displayed Other traces are available but these are dependent upon the configuration of Vasona TH a i 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual EM Information EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 8 Information The Information section allows annotation of the assessment results Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Swe
18. Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz 26GHz 2 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz xGHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One Port supported 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes Rohde amp Schwarz ESHS10 2 31 Required Options Not applicable ESCS30 Main 2 22 OTP 02 01 Required Options GRA 02 36 Not applicable Equipment Towers Turntables EMCO 1050 1060 2090 or equivalent To be added Sunol SVC99 or equivalent Various Equipment Power Meters Agilen HP 4418A To be added 4418B 4419B 734B aa amp NRVS To be added aie NRVD Equipment Signal Generators Rohde amp Schwarz Agilent HP SMY To be added SMG SMH SML MXG HP83731B HP8648C HP8673C HP83650L E8257C E4438C To be added Equipment Isotropic Field Probe AR Holiday WG FP5000 Various FP5080 FP6001 HI4455 HI6005 HI6105 EMR20 Various Various One Port 1 9kHz 30MHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port 1 9kHz 2 9GHz
19. May be built into LISN Various Typical Specifications ENS55011 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55013 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 2 47CFRI5 47CFR15 ENS55011 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55013 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 2 47CFRI15 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55014 Various The following are minimum system requirements to run Vasona recommended given in brackets oro OC AO SO AO LO AO wo O O Window 2000 Window NT Windows XP 1GB RAM 2GB mouse and keyboard At least a Pentium running at 1GHz or faster SOOMHz 20MB of hard disk space working space VGA 17 colour monitor Internet Connection CD ROM USB or direct access printer port not via USB IEEE card National Instruments GPIB USB HS PC AT PC HA PC H must windows compatible IEEE cables Ethernet from v6 006 Vasona can control equipment via Ethernet o Printer Note although Vasona will operate on a computer system with a lower specification it may detract from the programs operation Although Vasona will run on Win95 98 we do not recommend it In addition support for Vista and 7 is currently limited Vasona 2 Required Equipment EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Required Equipment EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt Vasona for emission testing requires three main types of equipment a Spectrum Analyser Tower Turntable and various transducers These are connected together via coaxi
20. Modulation Type of modulation that the generator supports RF Outputs Defines the frequency range over which a generator will operate Equipment Ethernet Telnet General Analiser Pre Amplifier Turntable Tower LISH Generator Ethemet T elnet see Pe sce Communicate Through Fort 23 Upen Telnet Session Open Telnet Session Opens a telnet session from within Vasona currently on port 23 is supported Once the window input the relevant IP address and use the open close function to enable the connection TH _ i 0 a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Vi vasona Open Test Results EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 7 Stored Results Control 4 7 1 Open Results As well as clicking on the given test result Vasona also allows you to open a results file from another directory such as from an attached email To open this window go to a results icon and right mouse button click select open from another location see menus for further details 4 Vasona open results file Help Filename a 44405 emi a program files ciemi e y emisoft yasona ESU mod IF sparen results formal peak test emi 5 3 verification fred erm arith RAT ern riff erni cAprogram filessenisott vasonayresultsventication5 0065 Open File Show eni E G12 Ph 1292011 Show Allows you to select different file types to be displayed default
21. Test Time mins 4 E Formal Video kHz Default Equipment Control Cale Scan Info Apply Cancel The following is a typical immunity window i Mig Mj aE j Tiri IIr wig Ol PO vie 4 Help Sweep Details Tower Tumtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Fix Plot Information Mise Frequency Range a0 Freg Step Details Type z Percent View Steps S000 gt gt gt gt 00 000 Percent fi Sub Scans Center n40 000 Span 920 00 Test Duration Sweep Test Sec fi Set Full Range Sweep Information Spot Test Sec 60 Bicon LagPe Bilog Low Freg Other Other No of Scans 2 No of test points 254 Calibration Enabled Est Test Time mins 44 M Equipment Control Calc Scan Info Apply Cancel EMiSoft Vasona User Manual vasona Sweep Configuration EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 Window Sweep configuration This is the main sweep configuration window it allows control of many major assessment parameters used during Vasona operation The following is a typical emission window A ETEEN SS a Ee Help Sweep Details Tower T urntable Final Test Irirnuinity Conducted Analyser Ax Plot Information Misc Sweep Information a Frequency Range reg Step Details ae 3 Type Table View Steps es First Step MHz 30 000 333 1
22. Worst case frequency Double click to go to this value Sue ice aes Horizontal Horizontal Fwd Pwr Vertical Vertical Fwd Pwr Misc Plot Data Copy Data Filename Save Data Raw Curent Select save Data Options Horizontal i i Plot Options Vertical ooo Ei IV Forward Power Reduction Format EC61000 4 3 2003 gt Hew Cal Level E Perform calculations ee asona Radiated Immunity Data Analysis i Filename Current storage filename Plot Options Indicates the information that we be sent to the Vasona graphical display Click on the Plot Data button to sent the information Save Data Opens up the DataSet window allowing the storage of the results to a drive table Enter a new title prior to saving Yasona Data Set File Edit Tools Help The following are auto completed vasona radiated immunity Mo F Level Amplitude Units Ie ooo Cal level b sooo 250 DataSET type 2 50800 248 3 51608 248 O4 B2424 251 E vem e 6 sr 248 Further Details i 64322 246 Pie Bae 249 J53 56629 250 0 67435 250 Other Information E Info Py 68370 pyle 88 253 O 13 80 146 Drive Fwd Power Table Cal Level 4 Comments Options F F Multiple Entry Use Window Filename Preview Ret Data Cal Due Update The contents of the DataSET is dependent upon the contents of the elements with the w
23. a CNE Useful for confidence checks Measure Levels TG ON Max Hold Ant Turns on the tracking generator and measures the levels Provide the maximum levels when the antenna height is changed Must have tracking generator and associated driver Insertion Loss Spot Test For each spot frequency in the final test the level is measured and the result is generated by subtracting the value from the corresponding ambient or reference TAB Must set a reference first when asked and results are then stored in the ambient TAB If need the signal output may be changed by adding a value in the comments field Must have signal generator as a second device Insertion Loss Tracking Generator Turns on the tracking generator and measures the levels Must have tracking generator and associated driver Insertion Loss NSA Used to perform NSA measurements Insertion Loss Network analyser Function in development but allows various network analyser measurements to be performed such as S11 S12 S21 and 822 Reference Measurement S VSWR Used to perform SVSWR measurements Level dBm Defines the level at which the generator will be set during shielding effectiveness type tests Please note the following 1 This should not be changed between door open and door closed tests 2 A dBm value input in the comment of a given frequency will override this value Print Options Included Information Defines which information will be included i
24. active Trace 1 Marker will be active on Trace 1 Trace 2 Marker will be active on Trace 2 Limit 1 Marker will be active on Limit 1 Limit 2 Marker will be active on Limit 2 Further functionality is available if you right mouse button click on the emission profile Control Panel Marker Monitor Displays current analyser marker frequency and amplitude Monitor Marker Turns the active marker on off Max Hold Records the maximum marker amplitude Clear Resets the maximum marker amplitude Control Panel Test Markers On fji On 2 W Active ITE 78689 me 505 ra ie fs alr m FIGE Umt e a be is fis ml I gm a set pcs Monitor Marker dE usm i DO ma Debug Test Monitor Mk Info Test Counter Test Current Test Counter Test Counter Step Current Step Counter Range Frequency Range of current scan Storage Trace 1 Trace 2 Both Assessment Debug Scan Emission Profile Formal Peak Test All Peak Signals Peak Signals Both Begin Assessment Assessment will be performed using the various options given above This TAB controls the beginning of the test cycle Counter Test gf Info E ef Storage Description Monitor Data will be stored into trace 1 only If Assessment Trace 1 more than one polarity line is selected omits Debu Scan Trace worst case profile data is stored I ean Selle
25. actual received level will be 134 dBuV 7 Select Cal Conducted and Record forward power During Cal noting that this option will only be available if the forward power meter is connected In this example a 4418A is used to monitor the forward power noting that the signal generator is the Rohde amp Schwarz SMY Functions Record forward Power During Cal fw Reset Cal Reference E guipment RR Cane Setup ma Equipment Attached Device Description S ernal Number 16 S ig Ger SkY rohdekechwarz smy0 8291877015 2 02 Pwr meter 44734 Pad pwr agilent technologies e441 6b my451 00199 ISO probe AR FF5000 O O 8 Press begin assessment At the end of the process following screen show appear Vasona Data Set File Edit Tools Help Boe Conducted Immunity Data Sieh No Frequency end MIs a eRe eS o0 10000 114 o o e 10100 A Amplitude Units J5 10406 ats v emi ae os A eee O61 TA Jistancelm E r TEE E Em a ies 04 Pa 1 28 114 Comments ES T Multiple Enty Use Window Filename Preview Ref Data Cal Due Update ees Upon complete do the following 1 Select the DataSet type to Drive Fwd Power Table unfortunately this will clear the Cal Level so this has to be reentered in the case the level was 10 2 Enter the filename for example Test Data 3 Then select File Save Data V
26. confident that using the results would be valid you can perform the following functions to re establish 1 Configure Vasona as it was during the previous test 2 Open the Archive File 3 Copy and paste the results table from Archive to current results table 4 Copy and paste the trace information from Archive to current graph using the following process This can be performed using the right mouse button click when the cursor is over the graph Select From the archive file 1 Trace 2 1 or 2 3 Copy Trace From the current file 1 Trace 2 1 or 2 3 Paste Trace You may have to repeat this function twice to cover both traces 1 From the main Vasona template menu click on the view details view results in the details section if required 2 Select the Radiated TAB Template Work Area Radiated For TEST OHTA TEST OHTA Example File 1 Example File 2 3 Whilst over one of the results ICONs example file 2 click on the right mouse button How can I open a file which has been attached on an email rea Radiate Open Open From Another Location EST OATA te Save To Another Location Delete Froperties 4 From the available options select Properties Vasona Properties Help File Properties Wasona Properties Further Options Manage Link Files File Details File Type Title na Details Electrical Field Emissions Dat
27. emi Open File Opens selected file in a new results window Use the directory structure to find your given file then open it The two columns include the filename and the results title TH _ EMi Soft Vasona User Manual i vasona Save Test Results E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 8 Save Test Results During the save process the following window is displayed Vasona Save Current Data to a New File Help Test Title Andy s temp data Save File s Work Area v5 0065 signal line andy s temp data signal line andy s temp data erat Delete File Show All Files Show Current Test Files Current File Andy s temo data e Not all these items are shown on the above Cancel Quits Closes the window without further operation Create GIF Bitmap Graphic File Will automatically generate a bitmap file of the emission profile during this save process Filename will be test1 bmp where test1 emi is the actual test results filename This does not turn on the automatic save bitmap process Create File Creates a file with the test title as reference Note no two titles can be the same in the current work area Delete File Deletes the current selected file Warning this deletes and doesn t send the file to the recycle bin Update File Allows a saved file to be updated not shown Save File Save results to the current file Save File As
28. emission results without changing the graphical axis File EUT Information Opens sweep details window at the EUT information TAB File Save Template Saves the current template This is also available on configuration Toolbar File Close Closes window Edit Cut Removes the current highlighted point s from the current table and places them on the clipboard Edit Copy Copies the current highlighted point s to the clipboard Edit Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard over any data points Edit Insert Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard and inserts them to the current table Edit Special Copy Peaks to Copies current highlighted peaks from one table to another Edit Special Move Peaks to Moves current highlighted peaks from one table to another Edit Special Clear All Peaks Clears all peaks from a given table Edit Special Return to original source frequency Return the emission Edit Delete Deletes highlighted peaks Edit Clear Clears highlighted peaks Edit Refresh Re draws the tables Edit Select All Highlights the entire list within the current table View Control Panel Sets the control panel to a given view View Test Results Sets the results table to a given section View Set Window Sets the current results window to a location with the main window View Data Total Correction 1 Uses the DataSet window to view the total correction factor
29. imt Pk Lmt 1 Meas Dist 3m Spec Dist 3m Frequency MHz 200 0 1000 0 Radiated Einissions Ti ate high 3m h im Filename c Tempimanihi h im center mi p H This shows typical tabular data noting that the copy function copies this content to the clipboard The worst case frequency will be shown at the top NSA verification is only required at the spot frequencies presented and not necessarily the worst case frequency see the standards for relevant information inca Open Site Calibration Result lo Ee Copy No Frequency eee Sys Lose AA Te Af2 As Site Raw Actual Path Logs M54 Margin MHz dE dB dB dB dB dB 253 600 200 000 a i T T a f a 250 000 Oo A 12498 12985 68 64 10 59 1 a 300 000 03 46 13 4 13 4 69 26 12 62 12 5 18 310 000 Oe 13 76 13786 bo 12 76 12 57 11 320 000 03 20 1422 1422 BFS 12 76 12 4 12 330 000 oa 4 14 73 14 73 6665 12 71 12 07 16 340 000 03 29 15 14 1514 65 52 12 5 12 5 3 350 000 03 29 15 5 15 5 65 14 12 89 13 08 23 360 000 3 19 15 566 15 86 64 69 13 23 13 46 23 370 000 03 15 15 92 15 92 64 72 13 4 13 82 4 300 000 4 06 16 03 16 05 645 13 96 14 16 2 390 000 on UB 16 17 1617 65 22 14 5 14 45 2 400 000 03 04 16 39 16 39 64 96 14 71 14 5 09 500 000 add 17 69 1769 bale 17 06 Ara 600 000 o2 05 19 22 19 22 6228 18 67 19 1 r00 00 20 26 20 26 6l 2 20 01 20 6 The following elements need to be completed to ESS e er
30. of Vasona functions The following highlights a Radiated Emission Test Template Many functions are available in addition see 1 Right Mouse Button Functions 2 Pull Down Menus 3 Toolbar Example emission configuration t Yasona Configuration CISPR 22 B 4 File Edit Details Tools Window Help o _ lal car fs om Bal dajsat Window 1 Tittel Shon rd Amena ack Device Radiated Emissions i aD vetica Test Measurement Distance 4 012 l i Magnetic New Aad Sus Power Line Wok Area Measurements Emissions Mi E CISPR 22 B View Results Radiated Ems re 2nd analyser re 2nd analyser Signal Line Sd 5ra RI not selected select Emissions BUH 2 1 GHz sort By date TITLE Template c program files vamisotk vasona template Yasonna Template Control Vasona Template Control window Ex T Phi 7292004 Example immunity configuration woe WContguction Worley es eT po 4 File Edit Details Tools Window Help Ej El E t Window f1 Title Radiated Immunity agaa ET Test Measurement SET Oe Distance gt Eee LE aa ae m Template Limi Instrument Antenna Probe Misc Drive Table ee e ee 3 A Te int Hint int int int RAI 1G 10G GA Al lg sg Wi Al 8Um 1g Al 80 1 20v RI Comcast Hei aee Railway 30M 50H jefa Al 80m 1g Ht en ye View Results Al Comcast Al GA 10k 30M Al GR SOM 80M 5 2 Sort By date TITLE
31. on the Frequency MHz o18 745 563 l header to perform the relevant sort Js 175685 fio 2293 750 Frequency Order 411 3281 000 fiz 4515 063 E13 6018 375 Commenta Options Taye i j Multiple Entry Use Window Filename OUSU023 g Preview Ref Data Cal Due Update Frequency Table asona Data Set as 2 xj Example ofa typical Frequency Step File Edit Tools Help File used to adjust the Sweep Steps during assessment Hp Frequency Table T MHz MHz eli moo Frequency Order Hp Frequency gt m5 Points should be in frequency Vente 3 ooo order Click on the Frequency MHz C4 o0 header to perform the relevant sort 5 0700 Aura Equal Frequency Points Po 1200 The stop frequency of the previous Pos 1500 point must be equal to the start EP frequency of the current point Pio 1000 Po J11 2000 Other Frequency Ranges j2 32000 If the sweep frequency range goes lt 3 4000 outside the table no addition steps in Frequency Tabe that range will be performed If the sweep frequency range is completely Comments outside the table then only one frequency sweep will be performed Options l een D Multiple Entry F Use Window Filename Preview Ref Data Cal Due Update C DataSet Details Amplitude Units Allows you to define the given units of the DataSet Level Defines the class or level of the specification DataSet ie
32. provides an overview of the results In addition this data is copied to the clipboard EMISoit Vaona Site SVSWR Summary Polarity Vertical Number of test points 801 Front Hgtl 1m 5 8 at 3615MHz for 6 positions Pass Front Hgt2 2 0m Wo data Left 4 1 at 5977 5MHz for6 positions Pass Right 39 at 4818 75MHz for 6 positions Pass Center Mo data Position Settings Misc See Pol Front Hat 6 Ween En Position On Turntable Position 4t Cal Location Front Hgt 1 1ra Offset dE Dist set AB oo Distance 477 nt Hot 2 Ori i e Antenna Polarity Left e Vertical f Right Horizontal C Center Enable Updates t Clear Trace Plot Data Reset Data C Jake Sweep Sweep Time ma 100 Config Capture S tore lt Data gt Capture Shore Analyser Copy Data Poly Front Hgt 1 1 16 OF 4 8 5 16 24 16 PM 12 17 2011 Position Shows a representation of the current calibration position for example Pol V Front Hgt 1 6 this is an explanation of the short format Polarity Vertical Location Front of the turntable Antenna Height 1 this is 1m Position 6 ie can be to 6 See configuration Offset dB This is the dB offset which gets added to the raw data to normalize the trace Ref Used by Vasona as a reference Distance m Actual distance between the transmitting antenna and receiving antenna See general configuration for ad
33. the clipboard Amplitude Frequency 3000 000 Summary de 4 Worst Case TE Compliant w 5148 75 5 6 f Front Center CE F73 Mas Min Diff Ditt 5 4 6 6 75 51 Fea 18 Foston 5 2 Left l Right Complant w C Clear Trace Plot Data Reset Data C Jake Sweep Sweep Time ms 100 Contig Capture S tore g Data gt gt Capture Store a Copy Data PotH Front Hgt1 1 146 0 7 4 8 5 18 2 19PM 12 17 2011 Frequency Current frequency To change the value use the scroll bar or the pick list Note you can type in the relevant value within the pick list Compliant For the current frequency indicates if the Diff value is greater than 6dB Max Min Diff For the current frequency indicates the maximum minimum and difference max min values Worst Case diff position compliant Provides the overview details of the current data set ie horizontal or vertical Double clicking on any element will set the tab to this worst case Left Front Center Right Front Hgt xm 000 Allows the selection of different antenna positions on the turntable Note double clicking on the circle within the Turntable area toggles to the second view C Front hat 20r Tabular Data This shows the amplitude values of the six positions This is for the antenna position defined above Position Amplitude G G FEF fO 6 ee E G FE Summary Clicking summary
34. will make the results directory vasona results Final Addr Presents the final storage directory for example fastpc vasona results Cal Folder Shows the location of the calibration files on a network drive Currently not changeable Email Server Defines the IP address of the server used to direct email responses Ping will send a ping to the server address to help validate the entry vVasona Properties 7 Help File Properties Yasona Properties Further Opti C fe d EP y MMfastpe wasona results E z Mastpe Wwasona factors CJ Objects C Objects Copy CJ Results C Template CJ User Manual General Locations Webwork Addresses Network Logon In this example Z and Y are mapped network drives Vasona Lite Removes some details functionality which are not needed during basic testing and setup Further Options Vasona Properties o x Help File Properties Yasona Properties Further Options Manage Link Files Further Options Storage Exclude Full Specification Listings Message Supress Polarity Change Check Colour M Control Instruments via IEEE Enable Bore Sight Measurement Calculation Disable Network Storage of Calibration Factors Disable Limit Cal records to those of the Current Scan Immunity only Process data at the end of Capture All data Store errors Background Graph Colour Vasona Functionality Emiss
35. window allows you to find out details about a given DataSet File results driver or about Vasona itself To access the properties window right mouse button click over a given Icon see menus page for further details Vasona Properties 4 x Help File Properties Yasona Properties Further Options Manage Link Files File Details File Type ite f Template Data file C Results Details Electrical Field Emissions Date Version hat available hat available C Storage Location Equipment Windows Hame Copy Name to Clipboard Warning message File Properties Windows Filename Gives the actual windows filename of the related file for example c Program Files EMiSoft Vasona Results resO rel em1 Copy Filename to Clipboard Copies just the filename to the windows clipboard Other details about the file are also provided Warning Message Allows the setting of a warning message prior to Vasona operating Vasona Properties Vasona Properties E xi Help File Properties Yasona Properties Further Options Manage Link Files Bc i Refresh J EUTWidthOld _ Example Results C Griff Fred ues C Mads 20 About VWasona _ Al data an o a vertication or aopn General Locations Network Addresses l User Admin Location to be set Template Location C Work Area ie Browser t Template c program tles emisott vasona template Work Area c
36. 00 13000 30 50 13000 15000 50 100 15000 18000 18000 20000 DataPlot File Print Graph Prints the current graph Data is sent to the Windows default printer DataPlot File Graph to Clipboard Copies current graph to the clipboard bitmap format Tools Data Reduction Basic Perform a Simple Data Reduction No files are merged and the number of points is limited to that of the spectrum analyser display Tools Data Reduction Comprehensive Converts DataSet Window into the Data Reduction window Tools GR1089 Section 10 Calculations Creates limits for testing to GR1089 Calibration Allows the control of the factors used during assessment A report of Options the current status of the data is available from the main menu and the Multiple Entry results windows Allows more than one reference to be included in a DataSet This is useful when creating cable loss files The B overall factors are Comments Options j F Multiple Entry Use Window Filename Preview Ref Data Preview Ref Data Cal Due Update Shows the current status of the f D 008023 transducer actor DataSet must be saved first ha H Cal Due Opens the Calibration date window Two calibration file types are available 1 Standard Calibration reference is defined Cal Due date is complete ie not blank 2 Linked For linked files the calibration reference is selected from the pick list this list is auto populated by standard
37. 000 000 Freq Table Pa f Center 515 000 Test Duration Span 370 00 Sweep Test Sec 15 Formal Test Sec 5 set Full Range Bandwidths _Bicon Log Periodic Bilog Loop Rod Sina Default zl a No of Scans 2 Video kHz Default No of test points 1 Est Test Time mins 4 E Formal Video kHz Default Equipment Control Cale Scan Info Apply Cancel The following is a typical immunity window i Mig Mj aE j Tiri IIr wig Ol PO vie 4 Help Sweep Details Tower Tumtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Fix Plot Information Mise Frequency Range a0 Freg Step Details Type z Percent View Steps S000 gt gt gt gt 00 000 Percent fi Sub Scans Center n40 000 Span 920 00 Test Duration Sweep Test Sec fi Set Full Range Sweep Information Spot Test Sec 60 Bicon LagPe Bilog Low Freg Other Other No of Scans 2 No of test points 254 Calibration Enabled Est Test Time mins 44 M Equipment Control Calc Scan Info Apply Cancel TH EMiSoft Vasona User Manual e vasona Tower Turntable E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 2 Tower Turntable The tower turntable section it allows control of many support equipment parameters which you will need to adjust during debug emission assessment plus immunity evaluation
38. 1LR Term Ambient DataSet EUT Equipment Under Test EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility ERP Fine Tune LISN Line Impedance Stabilisation Network Maximised Emission Profile Multiple Document Interface MDI Normalised Site Attenuation T LISN T Line Impedance Stabilisation Network Pulse Limiter Open Field Test Site or Open Area Test Site Screened Room EMiSoft Vasona User Manual EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary ga Glossary T lt lt prevy next gt gt Description An emission which does not emanate from the EUT Ambient signals may mask genuine emissions and make it difficult to assess the EUT They emanate from several sources including associated drive equipment ie a host PC local radio broadcasts television transmissions mobile telephone systems A DataSet is a table containing Frequencies MHz and Amplitudes dB ie a specification limit transducer file Window The item system equipment or apparatus which is being tested or assessed created using the DataSet The ability of an apparatus to operate in its intended environment without being affected by others and without causing undue disturbance Effective radiated power is a method where the EUT is replaced with an antenna and then the power used to simulate the same levels is recorded After adding on cable losses the result is the ERP Process to improve the frequenc
39. 55011 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55013 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 2 47CFRI5 47CFR15 ENS55011 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55013 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 2 47CFRI15 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55022 CISPR22 EN55014 Various The following are minimum system requirements to run Vasona recommended given in brackets oro OC AO SO AO LO AO wo O O Window 2000 Window NT Windows XP 1GB RAM 2GB mouse and keyboard At least a Pentium running at 1GHz or faster SOOMHz 20MB of hard disk space working space VGA 17 colour monitor Internet Connection CD ROM USB or direct access printer port not via USB IEEE card National Instruments GPIB USB HS PC AT PC HA PC H must windows compatible IEEE cables Ethernet from v6 006 Vasona can control equipment via Ethernet o Printer Note although Vasona will operate on a computer system with a lower specification it may detract from the programs operation Although Vasona will run on Win95 98 we do not recommend it In addition support for Vista and 7 is currently limited ga HE 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual EM Log on Menu EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 1 Sub Section Log on Menu Each time vasona runs a logon menu appears this gives basic information about the current status of the software It remembers the last template work area and previous user In addition it allows the user to logo as either
40. A B Type Specifies the Type of DataSet for example specification limit quasi peak Spec Dist m Defines the reference distance of the specification See Extrapolation Nominal Gain Defines the nominal gain of a pre amplifier Not shown LISN Type Specifies the LISN to be automatically controlled Not shown These options are not relevant for all DataSets The following is a list of possible DataSets No Type Comments Absorbing Clamp EM Clamp Cable Loss CDN T network Current Probe LISN Loss Pulse Limiter Attenuator Loss Pre Amplifier Gain Voltage Probe O o Ny Aa BPW NY Antenna Factor Bicon 10 Antenna Factor Bilog 1 Antenna Factor Log Periodic 12 Antenna Factor Magnetic loop 13 Antenna Factor Horn 14 Antenna Gain Used for radio testing debug 15 Immunity Directional Coupler Loss 16 Immunity Isotropic Field Probe 17 Immunity sotropic Field Probe Full Allows X Y and Z factors to be included 18 Immunity Power Sensor Correction 19 Specification Limit Quasi Peak 20 Specification Limit Average 21 Specification Limit RMS 22 Specification Limit Peak 33 Specification Limit SPL Used for testing telephones analogue and digital lines 24 Specification Limit Voltage 25 Specification Limit Relative Used for radio testing debug 26 Frequency Table Used for several function 1 Creation of step files for Immunity Testing 2 Defining specific start and stop spans in emission testin
41. Allows setting of current polarity or line manual Fe option sweep Mode C Singe Clear write Cons Mas Hold C Bath This does not select the receiver to be used for formal testing see Sweep Details Analyser Receiver for further information Type Tables of results b D po Ua TLP T Mike 8 Oo ie mes mu Table Function C Horizontal i Debug Storage of raw frequencies recorded during Cut debug preview scans E List of Debug Frequei Copy Formal Storage of formally assessed frequencies These A Insert Paste peaks can be fully assessed using the all peak E Select All signals process 5 as l ae Ambient Storage of ambients found during assessment za Special Lib Storage of ambients found during Debug Signal previous assessments Debug Signal Teh Set Centre Fre These tables are used to store individual frequency amplitude Library of Known Ambien Marker Peaky L information of significant emissions found during assessment they can be extensively manipulated Many functions are available See 1 Right Mouse Button Functions 2 Pull Down Menus 3 Toolbar Graphical Data Ej ala Vasona by EMiSott H anh daai Ct Average Lt Oo Radiated Class B Radiated Hectic Field Emissions This is the graphical representation of the emission profile Marker the marker frequency amplitude can be seen at the top right hand corner Zoom
42. EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 13 Radiated Immunity Calibration Provides data manipulation capabilities required for radiated immunity calibration under the requirements of IEC 61000 4 3 EN61000 4 3 ai Horizontal Horizontal Fd Pwr Vertical Vertical Fwd Par Mise _Plot Data Copy Data Data Ue Frequency 141 062 Compliant EdB fw Summa 24 1229 23 3244 a y Eann c a Ses a Max 22 9 7 1 forst Case 141 062 29 6 29 9 30 0 20 0 hanez gt 141 062 Reduced ae 293 290 29 0 285 241 5 8 Marairy 5 6 A Le D3 O11 G4 Ce C1 Co C4 Al Ad AS AY 61 BS BS B3 2 90 23 3 30 0 30 0 Plot Data Sends the information in the current TAB to the Vasona graph output m asona Radiated Immunity Data Analysis ee im Copy Data Copies information in the highlighted grid to the clipboard For example l 3 4 D 24 1 229 23 3 24 4 C 27 8 27 8 27 9 28 1 B 29 6 29 9 30 0 30 0 A 28 3 29 0 29 0 28 5 and D2 D3 DI D4 C2 Cl C3 C4 Al A4 A3 A2 BI B2 B4 B3 22 9 23 3 24 1 24 4 27 8 27 8 27 9 28 1 28 3 28 5 29 29 29 6 29 9 30 30 Details Each TAB provides information on the relevant polarity forward power Details are as follows Frequency Current frequency To change the value use the scroll bar or the pick list Note you can type in the relevant value within the pick list Compliance 6dB I
43. IF Resolution BW s of the analyser is defined in CISPR16 dependent upon frequency range If any given scan crosses one of these boundaries an additional scan will be performed The defined scans are as follows Frequency Range IF Res Bw MHz kHz Start Stop 0 09 0 15 0 2 0 15 30 00 9 0 30 00 1000 00 120 0 1000 00 18000 00 1000 0 Vasona will only allow you to perform a valid scan dependent upon the frequency range of the main transducer specification limit and the capability of the spectrum analyser If any of these parameters limit the desired frequency range then Vasona will warn you To remove these messages ensure that the desired frequency range is covered by the all aspects of the set up For example GR1089 requires emissions to 1OGHz an HP8546A has a upper frequency limitation of 6 5GHz Hence if the actual specification limit DataSet file is 10GHz Vasona will warn you that you can not perform the test fully hence if you are doing this test often we suggest that you generate an actual file with a limit on 6 5GHz to stop this warning message Subject Area Finding Peaks If I have performed a preview scan without the find peaks option turned on how can I get this data without repeating the scan Why did Vasona not find any peaks From the results window select the following 1 Functions 2 Find Peaks 3 From Trace 1 or From Trace 2 4 Add to debug list or overwrite debug list This
44. L for audio noise measurements 6 Voltage for audio noise measurements 7 Relative used for radio measurements Cable DataSets Files containing cable losses note the values that are positive reflect a loss Instrument Selection of different analysers signal generator receivers etc The following points should be noted 1 Only one analyser type can be selected per Vasona session 2 Several receiver types 2nd Devices can be selected per Vasona session 3 Analysers can be selected as the 1st device or 2nd device 4 Receivers can only be selected as the 2nd device 5 Analysers can only be used to monitor injected RF levels during RF conducted immunity assessment 6 During emission measurements signal generators can be selected as a 2nd device for shielding effectiveness relative measurements 7 For NSA measurement currently only analyser with tracking generators are supported 8 For SVSWR measurements only network analyser are supported For Emissions Show 2nd Device shou 2rd shou Arid HEEN Dewice Device W Attenuator Attenuator F Loss osso o jp Analyser selection here the device is the Receiver selection here the device is the Rohde amp Schwarz ESI Rohde amp Schwarz ESHS10 Note the functionality of the second receiving device is currently limited to formal measurements and certain debug operations The signal generator is for shielding effectiveness testing For Immunity Add
45. Misc N Select the Misc Tab 3 Ensure the peak results option is not selected here it is selected Print Options Included Information MW Graphical Data W Peak Results Configuration Information Debug W EUT Details Formal I Ambient Library Can I copy From the results window select the following the graph to the 1 Functions clipboard 2 Select Copy Graph Clipboard Functions Debug Window Help Add Marker to List d Find Peaks Change Specification Limits Equipment Control F5 Copy Graph gt Clipboard Fa Copy Storage Filename gt Clipboard Ctrl B Save Graph to File Copy Results From The plots You can copy these to the clipboard and paste the results into word processors and spreadsheets TTT L maximised data in the From the open site control window select open site control window how can I keep a copy 1 Form 2 Copy 3 Copy Tower Graph gt Clipboard or Copy Turntable Graph gt Clipboard Then paste graph to the given application Subject Area File handing I can not retest using an archive file why not and what can I do to get around the problem How do I find out the actual filename of a given set of results There is no option to SAVE AS using archive data this is because the test results do not contain all the relevant test perimeters to ensure that the status of Vasona is identical to that used during testing If you are
46. OUTP MOD STAT ON AR STAT ON ool Sig Mod Ext PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER aoe Sig Mod Ext Setting na ooo Sig Mod Ext DC na oo4 Sig Mod na ooo Sig Mod Ph PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER ooo Sig Mod Fh na Here lines 381 386 maps to the relevant selections within the modulation options of the Immunity window ie Sig Mod Ext External Vasona will send the IEEE command to set up the relevant modulation when requested by the process External AM Settings E stermallD C EstermallD C AM Settings 4 To update this element and change the modulation characteristics click the Archive File button and then on the relevant section within the Table This is an example of a command setting pulse modulation for a E8257C to the requirements of GR1089 PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER 1MS PULM INT PWID 1US PULM STAT ON OUTP MOD STAT ON The check value button sends the highlighted command Click the save button when the correct functionality has been achieved To ensure command has taken we recommend clicking the save button several times and clicking on different IEEE commands Calibration The Grid defines which locations will be assessed during radiated immunity calibration Reference Defines which position will be used as reference during radiated immunity calibration Calibration 12 3 4 In this example cells D4 C1 B2 A3 will be assessed es With a reference of C2 Reference Test Position
47. Pech w leyctls E Data will be stored into trace 2 only If m C Both Begin Assessment more than one polarity line is selected p 22 worst case profile data is stored Stores relevant data into trace 1 and trace 2 for example horizontal data is stored into trace and vertical into trace 2 Description An assessment is performed storing the trace data from the spectrum analyser and peak information into the debug table All the emissions within the formal test table are fully assessed If you are performing radiated emissions the Final Test process is used Option not available An Emission profile followed by an All Peak Signal assessment are performed The peaks from the debug table are copied to the formal test table during the process Control Panel Debug Update Freq Updates the highlighted emission with the current marker frequency of the spectrum analyser receiver Full Measurement Performs a measurement dependent upon the Type of the detector ea ay Type Function Mk Updates the all parameters associated with the E Sweep Mode measurement for example 5 Single Clear wrrite El Conts Max Hold 1 Tower Height 2 Turntable Polarity amp Tepe 3 Turntable Azimuth 4 Updates the frequency 5 Updates the current highlighted emission with the current spectrum analyser receiver marker amplitude ebug T Fine Tune Oo Horizontal Pk Performs a Mk measurem
48. Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No Speed control is not currently supported Speed control supported Vasona works with many different firmware versions Having a later or early revision does not guarantee that the system will operate correctly Dual channel not supported Dual channel not supported User can develop there own User can develop there own This is a slow probe and is not recommended Equipment Antennas Pre Amplifiers LISN s CDNs CVPs Current Probes Absorbing Clamps Pulse Limiter Pre Amplifier amp probe kit 2 2 Computer Equipment Manufacturer EMC Test Systems Rohde amp Schwarz ETS Sunol Various HP Mitag Rohde amp Schwarz Rohde amp Schwarz Fischer Fischer Rohde amp Schwarz Fischer Rohde amp Schwarz Schwarzbeck Rohde amp Schwarz HP Anristu HP Mitag Model No Horns 3117 only up to 18GHz Horns 3115 only up to 1OGHz HLO50S7 3142D Bilog JB1 Standard Gain Horns 10GHz 40GHz Various Various Various Various Various 91550 1 94111 1 MDS21 Various MA8611A Various Various Other Recommended Equipment Test Comments Effective Radiated Power Measurements Radiated Measurements Radiated Measurements Radiated Measurements Power Line Conducted Emissions Signal Line Conducted Emissions Signal Line Conducted Emissions Absorbing clamp measurements
49. Saves current results to a new file Show All Files Shows all the current files in the work area Show Current Test Files Shows all the current files associated with the current test type in the work area EMiSoft Vasona User Manual E VaSOnG Open Site Test Control E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 9 Open Site Test Control 4 9 1 Emission measurements Vasona allows full control of towers turntables to ensure you can assess each EUT emission fully illustrated is the standard display setting including graphs profiles Vasona Assessment Control Form Turntable Tower Pol Stop Help Signal Details Maximised Profiles Mo Freg Ampl Azt Hgt Fol f 437 492 41 99 Zor 166 H Original Data 437 43225 f 1 ee ees Goto 42k 90 s135 Click me to toggle graph Masimised Turntable Vasona by EMiSott 120 Y 225 ard 100 Start Stop Turntable Movement Complete ee ee eae Note the red line on the plot this is the moving average of the profile This gives you a good indication if the actual worst case azimuth or height is correct To change the plot type double click on the plot or click me to toggle graph Stop Bore sight mode Pol es When bore sight mode is in operation an addition indicator is displayed see image for further details 100 When this has been selected the antenna position will be Ga
50. Template c program files eamisott vasona stemplate Vasona Template Contre Templates O13 PM 14182011 There are two main menus within the configuration window Results Menu Template Work Area Radiated Power Line Signal Magnetic Aad imm Cond Imm See View Results section for further details Edit Details Menu Template Limit Cable Instrument Antenna Probe Misc Drive Table See Edit Details section for further details These allow full control of the contents of templates View Results View Details There are several ways to select either menu one is to click on the View Details View Results button within the details section See image clicking on this button will toggle between the two menus The content of these menus are not automatically updated when additional files are stored in the system Please use the F5 key to refresh the system Sort By date TITLE The icons in the display window are either sorted by date or title Work Area Shows current work area Measurement Distance i example working directory Blok Ares il ia Horn 2 View Details Sort By date TITLE The measurement distance can be simply changed by typing a number in configuration or by dropping the relevant icon Manipulation of Templates Main functions Select a Template To select a particular template move the mouse over the relevant icon then perform the following 1 Right mouse b
51. The test results window within Vasona allows you to view edit record and manipulate emission profiles and test results to allow you to assess your equipment Many functions are available see 1 Right Mouse Button Options 2 Pull Down Menus 3 Toolbar t Yasona Result 1 Emissions A k i 5 Si fel fi File Edit wiew Test Functions 2 Window a lal 30 Jul 04 09 14 i dBu i o Counter j vasiona by EMiSott ap H aa Quasi Lt Step of eoug Range ai Heer gt 77 50 0 5 beas Dist 1m a Spec Dist 10r Storage 0 Assessment f Trace 1 Hio Debug Scan C Trace 2 7 le Formal Peak Test Both 10 0 Frequency WIH 0 0 Both 8000 0 SECIS Begin Assessment Radisted Emissions Template CISPR 22 B Filename Data not stored List of Debug Frequencies Debug Peak Pies re tie PS MHz dou Loss debut Type cm E aa sooo b i boon f rr a I DE IO EE PE SOE D O Le Ambient forall Debug Debug Library of Known Ambients 227 Ah 70 2004 Control Panel Info Test Data This panel gives an overview of the information related to the assessment Title Title of current test results Template Current name of the template Test Title of the Test Type Spec Title of the specification if the change button is clicked then the Class Class of limit A or B Valid Template Current template has full inputs required Results Change The results
52. Vasona 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 1 1 2 Zak 22 3 1 D2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 ae 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 3 6 4 3 7 4 3 8 4 3 9 EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Contents EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary About Vasona What s New Getting Help Required Equipment Test Equipment Computer Equipment Overview Basic Program Structure Measurement Philosophy Debug Preview Measurements Formal Assessment Investigation Assessment Available Windows Logon Menu Template Configuration Results Section Details Section Work Area Sweep Control Sweep Details Tower Turntable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Receiver Plot Information Misc Properties DataSet Related Data Files Equipment Control Stored Results Control Save Test Results EM 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 10 4 11 4 11 1 4 11 2 4 12 4 12 1 4 12 2 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Test Open Site Control Emission Open Site Control Immunity Test Control Start Menu Check Menu Test Results Window Emission Measurements Immunity Assessment Test Control Emission Test Control Immunity Test Control Test Control Radiated Immunity Calibration Normalised Site Attenuation NSA SVSWR Calibration Conducted Immunity Calibration Misc Data Right Mouse Button Cli
53. Vasona Equipment Details a i x General l Analyser Pre Amplifier Turntable Tower LISH Generator Ethemet Telnet E guipment Communication Setup Description Senal Humber GPIB SSenallPEthernet E 1 Analser E 4446A 18 Gpib KE 5 DI aJo E Mo i Mo 2 fama TRIP TO 22 cinstOcINSTR Ethernet No a a pi a a a S pi a pi cT B Tumtable Polarity Control epi 3 Ange Conteh Gib No pV Tower Gib IN Cts Initial card Refresh m a E m m mm k Help Equipment General Allows control of the IEEE address of the equipment attached to the system details of the Equipment Communication Setup is as follows No A counter Equipment A fixed description of a device ie spectrum analyser turntable Device Actual name of equipment attached to the IEEE bus at the relevant address Note if the device is not compliant with all parts of IEEE488 the correct device name may not be available Addr GPIB IEEE address of the device must be from 1 30 and no two active addresses shall be equal In later version it also supports Ethernet addressing such as TCPIP 10 0 0 22 instO INSTR When this form of addressing is used the number base IP address has to be used Type GPIB Serial IP Type of communication to the device Conn Is the device connected Refresh Sends out a parallel poll of the devices connected to the system controller Note only GPIB cards set to address O are su
54. Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 15 SVSWR Calibration Vasona provides the function to perform SVSWR calibration as required by CISPR 16 1 4 This typically covers the range 1GHz 6GHz or 1GHz 18GHz The window has four TABs and provides various capture data options 1 Horizontal and Vertical results 2 Position Settings 3 Misc Noting that the template needs to be set to the following requirements 1 Dummy antennas and limits covering the specific range 2 Relevant network analyser driver This is the general configuration defined in CISPR16 1 4 This explains the positions of the reference points and antennas Ri to RB Fito Fe i Key d test distance EST Tad Figure 20 Syewp Measurement positions in a horizontal plane see 8 3 3 2 2 for description This illustrates the relative plot format showing the worst case difference In this case the results is just less than 6dB on 14 Nov 11 18 49 ral Vasona by EMiSoft ji Marimum Reduced B 6 0 40 ARA We v a d oh yeti YR exer re 650000 Radisted Emissions Template 2 12BGHz Filenanve d Program Files EMiSoft Vasona Results v exificclsoniiw Ei O04 g4h abowve MHz enmi This shows the raw plot format all data is displayed as raw amplitudes including the maximum and minimum values dBu Vasona by EMiSoft H70 I z F Mh ee ee 720 fh bei y 4 7 i 770 Y Radiated Emis
55. a Result 5 Immunity a Se aloj ale Edit View Test Functions con Window en Immunity T PEDE Spec Class 10 Vasona by EMiSoft ri_ce_80m 1h_h Change 0 aH Me 20 0 i Template Al 80m 1q 100 Test Level 1V ao Test Dist 3m 05 _ Filename 110 tar w10 Senes 300 Frequency MH 40 0 ea a0 1000 7000 0 ET ee __More Into_ Archive Filename in uty Stored a 1g List OF Problem Frequencies ___ Debug Peak _ Peak Cee Sie E MHz Gen dEm De em Deg aw ea ooo o gt E E Lih Clock Fomar Debug 11 oarpen Control Panel Info Test Data This panel gives an overview of the information related to the assessment 2 Radiated Immunity Title Title of current test results Spec Class 10 T emplate Current name of the template nce 80rm Th_h Change Test Title of the Test Type Me Spec Title of the specification S Template RI 80m 1g Class Class or test level ra Archive Test result is an archive results can not be manipulated Filename or re stored ee 5 Ai If you click on More Info you are presented with an additional Sores screen S O _ More Into Archive Control Panel Info Change Me Function disable in immunity assessment Control Panel Info Trace Data This panel gives an overview of the information related to the test trace displayed on the graph Trace i _ Trace 1 or 2 Format
56. a Various data elements to check various calculations View Equipment Cal Status Shows the current calibration status of the transducers Test Run Identical to clicking Begin Assessment Functions Add Marker to List Adds current graphical marker to the list selected Functions Radiated Immunity Calibration Calculations Opens the calibration window Functions Radiated Immunity Calibration Save Data to Drive Table Saves the conducted immunity results to a Dataset Functions Immunity Update Drive Levels in development Functions Immunity Compare Drive Levels in development Functions Copy Graph gt Clipboard Copies the current Emission Profile Graph to the clipboard Functions Copy Storage Filename gt Clipboard Copies the current storage filename to the clipboard Functions Copy Storage Directory gt Clipboard Copies the current storage directory to the clipboard Functions Save Graph To File Stores the current Emission Immunity Profile to a Bitmap GIF Functions Copy Screen Image gt Clipboard Copies screen image on the analyser to the clipboard does not work with Rohde amp Schwarz analyser Functions Save Screen Image gt File Stores the screen image on the analyser to a Bitmap GIF Functions Copy Results From Copies results from an existing window which is open to the current window The following are there is highlight the available short cuts they also perfor
57. added to the results ie the horizontal antenna correction factor taking into account cable loss pre amp gain View Data Total Correction 2 Uses the DataSet window to view the total correction factor added to the results ie the vertical antenna correction factor taking into account cable loss pre amp gain View Data Last Spec Data Quasi Peak Uses the DataSet window to view the data recently written to the spectrum analyser when the apply correction to specification has been selected View Data Last Spec Data Average Uses the DataSet window to view the data recently written to the spectrum analyser when the apply correction to specification has been selected View Equipment Cal Status Shows the current calibration status of the transducers Test Run Identical to clicking Begin Assessment Test Further Run Assess Profile Identical to selection of emission profile and begin assessment Test Further Run Assess Peaks Identical to selection of all peaks and begin assessment Test Further Run Assess Profile Peaks Identical to selection of both and begin assessment Test Further Run Storage Trace 1 Identical to selection of storage trace 1 Test Further Run Storage Trace 2 Identical to selection of storage trace 2 Test Further Run Storage Trace 1 2 Identical to selection of storage both Functions Add Marker to List Adds current graphical marker to the list sel
58. admin user or demo mode Eze Vasona Login E x Help User Admin Password Cal factors folder Whastoc Wasona factors Available Template Line Conducted EN 300386 OC Work Area results Versiory User Andy Griffin 6 07 Dongle Attached W Control Instruments w MHetwork User agriffin Drives Results iv Password fe Factors z Network cal factors director available we i Network results directory available m Network The network functions allows Vasona to storage of results factors and templates on remote servers The base settings for these functions are under the Properties Window The network logon requirements will be based upon your network configuration Clicking connect will attempt to Map both the results and factors network drives In this case Y is the results drive and Z is the factors directory These are based upon the values set in the Properties Window User Admin Status Allows you to protect templates a normal user can not edit templates generated by an admin user A password is required please see your vasona administrator for a password User Status A standard user or non admin can not edit a template generated by an admin user Password for users is emisoft99 case specific Demo Mode In this mode equipment will not be controlled in addition no checks for valid IEEE card will be performed The following is an overview of the functions available to differe
59. al Reference w Calibration Modulation ijatala Type Ad Dy Clelel a 4 Depth 2 e0 B Frequency H 1000 i Misc E _Iest Position Reference C2 Record forward Power During Cal w Apply Cancel Levels Test Level Allows the selection of the test level to be used during testing This can be different than the calibration level We only recommend using this function when you know that your system is linear or that forward power is being monitored Cal Level This allows the input of the calibration level or defines the calibration level based on the relevant drive table We recommend using a 5V m value for typical operations This allows a 6dB variance from the reference This will provide a range of 2 5 10V m This is lowest range of the iso tropic field probe Units This allows the input of the test units or defines the test units based on relevant drive table Offset dB Applies an offset dB during the test Will reduced or increase the current test level by the offset amount ie 10V m with a 6dB offset will actually apply 5V m Maximum Levels Generator dBm Defines what the maximum level of the signal generator during tests and calibrations Vasona will set levels above this unless requested Maximum Levels Forward Power dBm Defines what the maximum levels which the forward setting will allow function currently not enabled Calibration Accuracy dB Duri
60. al and IEEE cables and utilise pre amplifiers where necessary For immunity testing additional equipment such as signal generators power meters power amplifiers are required 2 1 Test Equipment Drivers are available for equipment in the following table in addition to recommended equipment Other drivers are currently being written please check our web site for the most up to date information Equipment Spectrum Analysers Agilent HP PNA N5244A 4395A 8722ES ET E444xA E4440A E4446A E4440A Preselector MXE PXA EXA HP8546A 85462 98 12 07 85460 94 08 02 Required Options Not applicable HP8593EM 9 July 1996 Required Options Not applicable HP8593E 15 June 1998 Required Options Quasi Peak Detector HP8563E To be added Required Options HP85620A Revision C Network Analyser Precompliance analyser series Vasona will support the others in the range just the frequency range that is different Vasona does support the source function useful for NSA SVSWR Makes the E444x series fully compliant Whilst Vasona supports this device it is not a very effective solution New series of agilent analysers Two Port 1 9kHz 5OMHz 2 30MHz 6 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector
61. ary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 10 Start Menu On earlier revisions of Vasona prior to v1 002 when you begin a Vasona assessment a check menu or start menu window will be opened during the process this ensures that the test configuration is in alignment with the current template Yasona Check Form Sweep OU verve Check Parameters M EUT Power On T Polarity Vertical Antenna Bilog M Eetenal Pre Amp Gonnected ceened Room Hased Analyser Pork High Frequency Frequency Range MHz From To 30 000 1000 000 Further Options i Hear eurent Webue List Antenna Polarity Vertical Check Parameters These parameters need to be checked before assessment will begin Sweep Overview States the current frequency range Further Options Clear Current Debug List Clears the current debug list table prior to the assessment default not checked Further Options Antenna Polarity Option available when Vasona is not controlling the antenna polarity allows selection of the antenna polarity to be used during assessment Further Options Line Under Test Option available when Vasona is not controlling the line under test allows selection of the line to be used during assessment TH a i 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Test Results E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 11 Test Results 4 11 1 Emission measurements
62. asona Data Set File Edit Tools Help Test Data E unnam o MHz dB Dh mo me 10 100 eT J4 10303 Amplitude Units 5 10 406 E qA e m50 Further Details i ahs Other Information Bas 10 925 po 10 937 Om 11 046 En 1115 13 11 265 Drive Fwd Power Table Cal Level 10 Comments Options CA cis 7 me T Multiple E A ESTA F Use Window Filename Preview Ref Data Cal Due Update Note there is a bug with the Amplitude units that we are working on EMiSoft Vasona User Manual z _ Vasona Right Mouse Button Click M I EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 5 1 Right Mouse Button Click Menus Vasona uses the right mouse button click extensively to allow quick access to relevant functions some of these functions are currently not available any other way The following section describes these functions Location Emission Graph Above the emission profile in the test results window 1 4 Markerl Active Li EE Marker 2 Active Add Freq Peak Trace Refresh Plot Re Plot Plot Copy Graph to Clipboard Copy Full Graph to Clipboard Marker1 Active Makes marker on the emission profile the active marker see the control panel for further functionality Marker 2 Active Makes marker 2 on the emission profile the active marker see the control panel for further functionality Add Freq Adds
63. at 90 degrees increments Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Ax Plot Informal Table Control Movement Fixed Test Immunity Levels f During Movement From To Shep Capture all De r 0 i al f At each step During Tower Move VasSOna EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Final Test EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary 4 3 3 Final Test a i 0 a EM lt lt prev next gt gt The final test section it allows control of formal emission measurements or quasi peak measurements covering the control of antenna polarity tower and turntable positions Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Sweep Details TowerTurntable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser Fi Flot Information Misc 1 Set Tower Height i gt m 2 Set Turntable Azimuth i gt EL i Pa 3 Perhorm Fine Tune i gt 4 Rotate Turntable i gt F Go to Highest Level b Scan Tower gt T Goto Highest Level ae T 5 Repeat Steps 4 to 5 gt a F p 9 Do Measurement Options Process Flow From Results T able Horizontal 200 Fixed Y ertical 100 From Results Table From Position In Step 4 See es C No Fully From O To 0 Limited Ho rotation Fully From 150 To 150 Limited This is a basic nine step process it allows you to automatically maximise an emission from an EUT This will only work effectively if the emission
64. ble and various transducers These are connected together via coaxial and IEEE cables and utilise pre amplifiers where necessary For immunity testing additional equipment such as signal generators power meters power amplifiers are required 2 1 Test Equipment Drivers are available for equipment in the following table in addition to recommended equipment Other drivers are currently being written please check our web site for the most up to date information Equipment Spectrum Analysers Agilent HP PNA N5244A 4395A 8722ES ET E444xA E4440A E4446A E4440A Preselector MXE PXA EXA HP8546A 85462 98 12 07 85460 94 08 02 Required Options Not applicable HP8593EM 9 July 1996 Required Options Not applicable HP8593E 15 June 1998 Required Options Quasi Peak Detector HP8563E To be added Required Options HP85620A Revision C Network Analyser Precompliance analyser series Vasona will support the others in the range just the frequency range that is different Vasona does support the source function useful for NSA SVSWR Makes the E444x series fully compliant Whilst Vasona supports this device it is not a very effective solution New series of agilent analysers Two Port 1 9kHz 5OMHz 2 30MHz 6 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One P
65. calibration DataSet s saved on the network or local drive Only those DataSets of the same type are included Where mulitple files are linked the overall transducer factor is based on the addition of the separate files The format of the saved files is as follows network address cal dat where is a 6 figure number other characters as required Calibration Date Calibration Date soe e p o ee eee ere EEE Clear Date 3 Months 6 Months H12Months Set Today s Date Increment Date Update Cal Due Date Data Reduction GR1089 Calculations Vasona Data Set File Edit Tools Help Data Reduction Function Return to standard view Reduce to points Perform Reduction GATO89 Calcutions Supple Voltage DC 48 50 EUT Supply Current A fio Window which allows the update of the calibration of a DataSET Clear Date Sets Cal Due date to blank Increment Date Adds 3 6 or 12 months to the due date Set Today s Date Sets the due date to today date Update Cal Due Date Sets the due date of the DataSET based upon the status of this window x Reduce to xxx Points Data reduction process will reduce the current DataSet to this number of points where XXX is a number The default number for XXX comes from analyser driver loaded Perform Reduction Performs selected data reduction Return to Standard View Return to the typical DataSe
66. ce is fully configured with the relevant antennas pre amps and cables 3 The second tower is attached and given the correct IEEE address Only similar towers are currently supported ie they must be from the same manufacturer Pull Down Menus File View Current Results Runs the existing template or toggles to the results window File Read Current Template Reads the current template File Template Allows the creation of new templates File New Allows the creation of new DataSet File Open Results From Another Location Opens the Results From Another Location window File Exit Exits the program Edit View Configuration Details Sets the TAB to view templates Edit View Configuration Sets the TAB to view the select option Edit View Test Results Sets the TAB to view templates but focused on results Edit View Test Sets the TAB to view the select option Edit Rename Allows the edit of DataSet name or the template name Edit Edit Allows the edit of DataSet Details Sweep Configuration Opens the sweep details window Details Equipment Status Opens the equipment window Details Calibration Status Display the equipment calibration status for example EMRA Vaona Calibration Details Horn Antenna Factor Crs035284 2012 07 27 Tools Sort Files Sorts files by alphabet or time Tools Refresh Re catalogs the directory structure and associated files Tools Set to reference directory
67. ck Menus Misc Items Getting Started Basic Measurement Techniques Measurement Options Formal Measurement Options Frequently Asked Questions Licence Agreement Glossary Installation Instructions Index ga HE 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual z M Vasona EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 1 About Vasona Vasona is a fully functional Windows based test program for performing most types of commercial EMI and RF immunity measurements Being a Windows application Vasona allows easy integration into other Windows programs such as word processors and spreadsheets In addition output of data can be to Windows compatible printers text files images and HTML Emissions These typically cover the measurement of radiated electric field emissions power line conducted emissions signal line conducted emissions These tests are referenced in specifications such as CISPR22 CISPR11 ANSI C63 4 etc which are called up by worldwide regulations such as the European Directive 2004 108 EC 47CFR and other worldwide regulations For further information on these regulations contact EMiSoft Limited The application allows quick and effective preview measurements and then formal test assessment and investigation modes allowing full conformance assessment Immunity These typically cover the assessment of RF radiated electric field immunity power line conducted immunity signal lin
68. copied a signal from a table use the insert paste function to insert the contents of the clipboard to the relevant table see Vasona Training for an example of this operation 2 Typing Simply click on the relevant signal under the frequency column and type in a value A check is performed to ensure you do not accidentally perform this function Note in earlier revisions of the software you had to do a Ctrl E to manipulate a given frequency How can I update the frequency of an emission 3 From the graph This function copies the current graphical marker amplitude and frequency into a specified table default is the debug table With the icon over the graph highlighting a relevant emission right mouse button click Hint use the zoom function on the graph to improve marker resolution Markerl Active Marker 2 Active Add Freq Add To see Peak k Trace E Refresh Flot 1 Re Plot Plot 4 Copy Graph to Clipboard Copy Full Graph to Clipboard Selection of the add freq function will insert the current marker frequency as an emission in the specified table default debug table To change this default use the add to function Here the current selection is the debug table wo Marker 1 Active Marker 2 Active Add Freq Add To n t Debug Deak Formal Ambient Trace Library There are several ways to update a given frequency details are as follows
69. ct open results from another location this allows you to select results from anywhere within the windows directory structure ie from a remote PC or when results have been attached on an email Two Antenna Method This method is not currently supported by this revision The two antenna method can be used providing the following have been selected 1 Second device is a spectrum analyser We highly recommend that only similar performing analysers are used ie 2 x 8546A This is because if the frequency accuracy of the analysers is different then during preview mode the same frequency will be captured and Vasona will think that they are 2 different signals 2 Path to the second device is fully configured with the relevant antennas pre amps and cables 3 The second tower is attached and given the correct IEEE address Only similar towers are currently supported ie they must be from the same manufacturer Pull Down Menus File View Current Results Runs the existing template or toggles to the results window File Read Current Template Reads the current template File Template Allows the creation of new templates File New Allows the creation of new DataSet File Open Results From Another Location Opens the Results From Another Location window File Exit Exits the program Edit View Configuration Details Sets the TAB to view templates Edit View Configuration Sets the TAB to view the select option Edit View T
70. dit you need to be in the edit view details menu 1 Right Mouse Button Click 2 Select Edit File 3 The DataSet manipulation window appears Address Control Bar The address control bar will be different dependent upon which menu is selected For menus related to templates the following will be available Template c prograrn files emisotk vasonae template VWasona Template Control For menus relevant to test results the following will be available Work Area c program files yenmigott vasonatresults results halldome Change Vwork Area Misc Items Select Previous Results Go to the relevant results menu 1 Move your mouse over a relevant results icon 2 Right mouse button click 3 Select Open Results If you select open results from another location this allows you to select results from anywhere within the windows directory structure ie from a remote PC or when results have been attached on an email Two Antenna Method This method is not currently supported by this revision The two antenna method can be used providing the following have been selected 1 Second device is a spectrum analyser We highly recommend that only similar performing analysers are used ie 2 x 8546A This is because if the frequency accuracy of the analysers is different then during preview mode the same frequency will be captured and Vasona will think that they are 2 different signals 2 Path to the second devi
71. ditional information on positions and antenna locations Antenna Polarity Vertical or horizontal Enable Updates Allows the selection of records that have already been stored Position On Turntable Defines the antenna position on the turntable See general configuration for additional information on positions and antenna locations Position At Cal Location Defines the actual position of the antenna from 1 6 See general configuration for additional information on positions and antenna locations Misc Volume radius m 0 41 Perform calculations Front second hat m E Plot Options Relative Surman t Clear Trace Plot Data Reset Data Take Sweep Sweep Time me 100 Config Capture Store lt Data gt gt Capture Shore Analyser Copy Data Poly Front Hgt 1 1 16 OF 46 5 16 24 16 PM 12 17 2011 Plot Options Selection of the plot options Relative Summary Provides a normalized plot showing just the maximum and minimum values Relative As relative summary format but also includes the data values Selected Plots just a single record select from the results TABs Click on the tabular data to select a particular record The status bar shows which trace will be displayed using the position format In the image above this would be Pol V Front Hgt 1 1 Raw Displays the raw maximum and minimum values See example Raw Summary As raw format but only shows the maxi
72. does not vary too much with respect to time In these cases you are advised to perform the test manually you will still be able to obtain a good graphical representation from these similar functions which are available in the open site control window The nine step process is repeated for each polarisation See process flow diagram Further Options Further Options Measure At Position Only Hide Further Options Process Flow A Set Polarity Horizontal B Follow Steps 1 to 9 C Set Polarity Yertical aa ko oa k m D Follow Steps 1 to 9 Cancel Apply Process Flow A Set Polarity Horizontal My be ra B Follows Steps 1 to 9 ene ho C Set Polarity Vertical e a D Follow Steps 1 to S TH Further Options Assess Only One Polarity The following additional options are available Show Further Options This will display the options for Step 2 and Step 3 Show Further Options Assess Only One Polarity Process Flow The nine step process is followed but Vasona will only assess one larit 4 Set Polarity a i From Results Table B Follow Steps 1 to 9 Measure At Position Only Process Flow The measurement is performed using details given in the results table zE A Set Polarity only Steps 4 gt 8 are not followed Eran tests Wabi B Follows Steps 1 2 3 9 Step 1 Set Tower to a fixed height Moves the tower to a fixed positio
73. e Version hot available hot available 0 Template C Data file C Results C Storage Location C Equipment windows Hame Copy Name to Clipboard VWiarning message The filename is given in the Windows Filename text box There are several way to achieve this one of them is the following 1 From the main Vasona template menu click on the view details view results in the details section if required 2 Select the Radiated TAB Template Work Area Radiated For Example File 1 Example File 2 3 Whilst over one of the results ICONs example file 2 click on the right mouse button free Radiate Open Open From Another Location TEST DATA Save To Another Location Delete Properties 4 Select Open From Another Location 5 The open results file window will now appear Vasona open results file Help Filename a 44403 eri lt a program tiles ciemi ci SYemisoft vasona ESU mod IF spar ern I 9 results formal peak test emi J verification fred ern gitt eRAT emi griff erni ic kprogram files emisoft vasona results verification45 065 Open File Show en SP 8 12 PM 422014 Scroll through the directory structure until you find the relevant file then click on Open file EMiSoft Vasona User Manual M z _ O Licence Agreement i EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary
74. e Window View File Edit File Open New File Rename File Delete File Remove hamn lempate Properties View File Open the relevant file so it can be viewed using the DataSet file editor Edit File Open the relevant file so it can be edited using the DataSet file editor Open New File Creates a new DataSet and open the DataSet file editor Rename File Allow you to rename a select file data set Delete File Deletes a select DataSet file Remove From Template Removes an element DataSet file from the template option only available when the mouse is over an Icon within the Template Diagram in the main template window Properties Opens the Properties window for a particular Icon Detail ga EMiSoft Vasona User Manual E Misc Items ci EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 5 2 Misc Items Correction Factors The data contained within the various correction factor files supplied with this software contain dummy values Once the user has sufficient experience of operating Vasona then they should be updated to contain the actual values contained in the relevant user manuals and calibration certificates supplied with the relevant accessories Vasona calculates one overall correction factor for each measurement this factor is then ADDED to the analyser trace to correct the results This is achieved by taking each frequency within the transducer factor file
75. e back to where the emission level was the highest Step 6 Scan Tower Data Marker Amplitude is now captured as the antenna height is varied Fully Will scan the height as defined in the limits which are set in the equipment Window Limited Height scanning will take place between the values defined in the From gt To input sections Step 7 Go to the highest level Sets the tower back to where the emission level was the highest Step 8 Repeat steps 4 to 5 Allows you to repeat the turntable rotation defined in steps 4 5 Step 9 Do Measurement Performs a formal measurement dependent upon the type of specification limit selected TH a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual i Vasona Immunity E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 4 Immunity For additional information about immunity calibration see these sections 4 13 Radiated Immunity Calibration 4 16 Conducted Immunity Calibration Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Sweep Details TowerTumbable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser As Flot Information Misc Levels Functions Test Level 10 Max Levels Cat RaciatedFived Voltage ho Generator dE ml 5 E Type Cal Radiated Fixed Voltage Cal Level 10 pte livin Forward Power dem 0 Probe Range 4P to m Units Vem Calibrations T est Offset dE lo Accuracy dB 0 50 Start Level dEr 40 Reset C
76. e conducted immunity These tests are referenced in specifications such as CISPR24 EN61000 4 x etc which are called up by the European Directive 2004 108 EC and other worldwide regulations For further information on these regulations contact EMiSoft Limited The application allows quick and effective scan measurements and then individual spot frequency assessment and investigation modes allowing full conformance assessment Other functionality Other test functions are able which supports EMC measurements these include but not limited to NSA Normalise Site Attenutation SVSWR in accordance with CiSPR16 1 4 which is cross reference in CISPR22 Shielding effectiveness analysis Standardized confidence checks 5 RVC reverb chamber 1 1 What s New Check http www emisoft co uk for latest updates and news 1 2 Getting Help To obtain technical help and further information on Vasona contact BRWN US Contact Telephone 1 408 888 8807 UK Office EMiSoft ltd 7 Selby Road Garforth Leeds UK LS25 1LR Telephone 44 0 7795 344491 Fax n a US Telephone 1 408 888 8807 Email emc emisoft co uk Web Page http www emisoft co uk Vasona 2 Required Equipment EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Required Equipment EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt Vasona for emission testing requires three main types of equipment a Spectrum Analyser Tower Turnta
77. e eT TT enable a NSA measurement I apepre ppanRREREAE e Haie 1 Analyser and driver is required with a tracking generator such as an ESCI or a e7405 2 Two limits per height and polarity 4dB from the reference 3 Dual antenna factors shared between two antennas Typically Bicon and Log Periodic factors In the case two bicons have been selected 4 Must have a fixed turntable driver Table CisH28713 Work Area p 0 Terrplate gt View Fes Fined Turntable Sane 5 Set Insertion Loss NSA from the additional tests pick lists present in the sweep details window on the Misc TAB Other Test Control F Additional Tests A The level dB setting not shown should remain Te fo constant typically OdB throughout the process Measure Levels Measure Levels Frequency Double Measure Levels No Generator Control Insertion Loss Spot Test Insertion Loss Tracking Generator Insertion Loss NSA 6 The During tower movement will automatically be selected from the Tower Turntable TAB Capture Data S lyser Ax Plat Information Misc During Tower Movernent Hat Cart 7 Connect the two cables together with the appropriate attenuators and stored the insertion loss in trace 2 Using capture data 8 Connect the cables to the antennas and then run a preview test VISOR EMiSoft Vasona User Manual a aSOfa SVSWR Calibration EMiSoft
78. ected Functions Find Peaks from Trace 1 Add to Debug List Performs a find peaks routine on trace and stores the results into the debug list Functions Find Peaks from Trace 1 Over write to Debug List Performs a find peaks routine on trace 1 and stores the results into the debug list the contents of the debug list is over written Functions Find Peaks from Trace 2 Add to Debug List Performs a find peaks routine on trace 2 and stores the results into the debug list Functions Find Peaks from Trace 2 Over write to Debug List Performs a find peaks routine on trace 2 and stores the results into the debug list the contents of the debug list is over written Functions NSA view tabular data Views NSA data Functions SVSWR Calibration Performs SVSWR calibrations Functions Change Specification Limits Sets the Control Panel to the Change Me menu Functions Copy Graph gt Clipboard Copies the current Emission Profile Graph to the clipboard Functions Copy Storage Filename gt Clipboard Copies the current storage filename to the clipboard Functions Copy Storage Directory gt Clipboard Copies the current storage directory to the clipboard Functions Save Graph To File Stores the current Emission Immunity Profile to a Bitmap GIF Functions Copy Screen Image gt Clipboard Copies screen image on the analyser to the clipboard does not work with Rohde amp Schwarz analyser Func
79. elect Template Area Allows the selection of a different Template Area Opens the Vasona Properties window Properties Opens the properties window for a particular template Location Tower Turntable Graphs Above the Tower Turntable Graphs on the open site control window Tower Goto position 106 Tower Goto Max position Not defined Stop Tower motion Maximize Tower Copy Graph to Clipboard Copy Data to Clipboard ea eee Table goto position 0 Table goto Max position Not defined Stop Table motion Maximize Table Copy Graph to Clipboard Copy Data to Clipboard SS a Location Configuration Diagram MMT es ee SS J a This menu is the same for both the turntable tower graphs if you are above the turntable you control the turntable and visa versa Tower Goto Current Position 106 Sets the turntable tower to the current graphical marker position in this case 106 Tower Goto Max position Sets the turntable tower to the relevant maximium position if one has previously been found using a maximise function or from preview scans Stop Tower motion Stop movement of the turntable tower Maximise tower Performs a maximise function on the turntable tower Copy Graph to Clipboard Copies the turntable tower graph to the clipboard Copy Data to Clipboard Copies the turntable tower data azimuth amplitude or height amplitude to the clipboard Above the View Details icons in the Main Templat
80. ent but uses the formal peak detector Qk Performs a Mk measurement but uses the quasi peak detector Av Performs a Mk measurement but uses the average detector RMS Performs a Mk measurement but uses the RMS detector as required by GR1089 No Fine Tune Stops Vasona from performing an update of the frequency prior to test ie if you have put in 36 421MHz the measurement will be performed at exactly that frequency You can also select this for measurements performed during Formal Peak tests Marker These functions control the marker operation on the spectrum analyser receiver Full Control Allows full manipulation of the tower turntable the open site control window is opened Sweep Mode Single Sets analyser to a single sweep mode Conts Sets analyser to a continuous sweep mode Mode Clear Write Clear Write current analyser trace Max Hold Sets current analyser trace to Max Hold Both Sets current analyser trace to Max Hold and the non active trace to Clear Write Res Bw Scrolls the analyser resolution bandwidth Increase Decrease Span Increase Decrease current analyser span Scrolls Scrolls current analyser span Up Down Control Rx Allows the control of the 2nd device ie receiver or spectrum analyser for various measurements This function is only available if the 2nd Device has been allocated ie L por al gt Curent Mod Horizontal Control Rs 7 Current Status
81. ep Details Tower Tumtable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analuser Fix Plot Information Misc Salient nel Neste Date Time Friday Dec 2 2011 ___RestoreLast__ EEE Manufacturer PE l User Information Engineer ELIT a Status Admin Laboratory Config Email for example jpemyahoo com frediayou net Apply Cancel Equipment Under Test EUT Manufacturer EUT Config Various details about the EUT Restore Last Recalls the last stored EUT details User Information Engineer Laboratory Date Time Various details about the operator and the test location Status Defines if the template configuration is controlled by a user or an admin Email Email address used to communicate various functions The email server needs to defined Email addresses needs to be in the comma delimited format joe yahoo com fred you net TH a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual i vasona Misc E M i EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 9 Misc The miscellaneous section covers options which are not covered in the other sections Vasona Sweep Configuration Help Sweep Details TowerTurntable Final Test Immunity Conducted Analyser As Flot Information Misc Feak Search Misc Find Peaks during Test i Save at completion of test Mangini Peak Excursion Save graph as a bitmap Mo 20 l E Save analyser screen image Print Options Email Opt
82. erface reset Delay Loops of the IFI amplifier Some IFI amplifiers take a long time to settle this allows additional time before going to the next point Pause Loop for ISO probe return of null steps Used in conjunction with Skip Loops for ISOprobe Devel HTML Font Size Allows the changing of the FONT size used during the creation of HTML files Vasona Properties Manage Link Files Section under development Helpful hints 1 The PC user must have write read access to PC storage drive 2 The mapped network drive can use access a different user of the PC Use the login functionality of the start window EMiSoft Vasona User Manual M a i Dataset File Control EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 5 DataSet File Control Vasona needs various DataSets files to function correctly these include specification limits transducer factors cable loss files drive tables This particular window allows you to generate and edit these DataSets DataSet Yasona Data Set M j Example of a typical cable loss file File Edit Tools Help limit Cable Loss 2m Notes No F S eie Containing Zero pii 0000 Files should not contain 0 frequencies Cable Loss 2m E 1 259 this causes problems when plotting EN 25 754 using logarithmic values ta 48250 Amplitude LU ruts a5 49 750 E JE 50 000 Files should be in frequency 7 296 813 order Click
83. ernal Attenuation dB 10 Internal Pre Arop Active Advanced Options Options Apply Correction Factor to Spec Limit Graticule Off we Sweep CaptureMode MaxHold Specification Off Capture Mode Auto Detector Auto Inout Pork f Single Port Debug Sweep Time ms Auto Debug Bandwidth Type Auto Display Li dB Or E Fre Amplifier Status Trigger Threshold Of M Intemal 7 Extemal Gain dE Doo Analyser 1 E 44464 Apply Cancel Notes Analyser 1 and Analyser 2 controls will be shown independently If the use same configuration for both analysers is selected then changes to Analsyer 1 controls will impact Analyser 2 Amplitude Reference Level dB Reference or highest amplitude level that spectrum analyser will measure This value may not always be set to that chosen because of the analysers dynamic range hence the actual value will be dependent upon on the Internal attenuation setting Internal Attenuation dB Sets analysers internal attenuation also has an effect on the reference level Warning for power line conducted emissions we recommend that this is set to a least 10dB Amplification Internal Pre Amp active Turns the internal pre amplifier on Some spectrum analysers do not have internal pre amplifiers built in hence you should use the correct driver even though a different one may appear to work The driver contains details of any pre ampli
84. ese menus are not automatically updated when additional files are stored in the system Please use the F5 key to refresh the system Sort By date TITLE The icons in the display window are either sorted by date or title Work Area Shows current work area Measurement Distance i example working directory Blok Ares il ia Horn 2 View Details Sort By date TITLE The measurement distance can be simply changed by typing a number in configuration or by dropping the relevant icon Manipulation of Templates Main functions Select a Template To select a particular template move the mouse over the relevant icon then perform the following 1 Right mouse button click 2 Select Select Template This will select the template Note 1 You can also Drag Drop the icon into the template area shown in the details section 2 This right mouse click function provides many other options Read Template Begin Test See Toolbar functions DataSet Manipulation Associate a DataSet Template Lirnit Cable Analjsers Fecevers B RE FCC 1 6 5H2 Radiated Emissions Work Srea eM Filename coro Tt mmer Select Template New Template d Save Template Save S Rename Template Clear Current Template Delete Template TIE d Select Template Area Print Properties To associate a particular DataSet File with a given transducer equipment or element you can pe
85. est Results Sets the TAB to view templates but focused on results Edit View Test Sets the TAB to view the select option Edit Rename Allows the edit of DataSet name or the template name Edit Edit Allows the edit of DataSet Details Sweep Configuration Opens the sweep details window Details Equipment Status Opens the equipment window Details Calibration Status Display the equipment calibration status for example EMRA Vaona Calibration Details Horn Antenna Factor Crs035284 2012 07 27 Tools Sort Files Sorts files by alphabet or time Tools Refresh Re catalogs the directory structure and associated files Tools Set to reference directory Existing Tools Set Work Area Tools Move up the directory Tools Update Cal Factors from Network Updates Calibration Factors from Network Tools Audit Cal Factors on Network Audit Calibration Factors on the Network and copies the results to the clipboard Tools Refresh Cal Factors Refresh the files associated with Vasona Tools Vasona Properties Opens the Vasona Properties Window Window Standard windows control Help Contents Opens the contents page within a browser Help Index Opens the Index page within a browser Help Glossary Opens the Glossary page within a browser Help On Current Window Opens the information page within a browser Help About Vasona Opens the About EMisoft Vasona window Help EMiSo
86. ets display to standard without displaying graphical data Form View Simple Sets display to simple format Form View Refresh Updates the current settings with those of the actual instruments Stop Stops the test and the motion of the tower turntable 4 12 2 Immunity Test Control During immunity testing the Assessment control window is opened This allows the user to 1 Hold Test 2 Cancel Test 3 Continue Test 4 Record a failure 5 Pause Test 6 Re start under various options This is atypical window ee Details are as follows Form Turntable Tower Pol Stop Help Signal No 79 of 255 Test Control Step Monitor Frequency 173 843 Re Start 79 J55 Signal generator setting TE Applied Signal 20 58 17343 2058 Amplitude ON Hold Test Cancel as AU Modulation ON Store Data Test none en ff L LE E T E The realtime display gives Pealtime n a Curr Lel n a n a the result of the requested Amplitude M Modulation Eecord Failure measurement For example Track of e RS Bice Frequency Amplitude 1 Field Strength 2 Measured injected Current Comments 9 52 AM 12 20 2014 This illustrates what happens when the hold test is clicked Signal No 97 of 255 Frequency 207 942 Signal generator setting 21 38 Amplitude ON Modulation ON Use the control functions if a failure occurs The arrow keys manipulate the freque
87. f selected states that this individual frequency is compliant The 6dB can may be also 10dB if further process is required IEC61000 4 3 allows 3 of the frequencies to be with 10dB rather than 6dB Max Difference Maximum drive level or forward power value The difference value Maximum Minimum is displayed next to the maximum value Reduced Difference IEC61000 4 3 provides various methods to indicate compliance with the uniform field requirements This value indicates the required drive level forward power to be applied if any data reduction is required to satisfy the uniformity requirements In the example above D2 and D3 have been discarded and the required value is D1 24 1 D2 D3 Ol G4 Ce Cl Caj C4 Al 44 4a 42 BL Be B4 B3 Ae 2d 30 0 30 0 This is indicated by the RED point highlighted in the results bar In addition the 12 points that make up the uniform field are displayed in dark grey The difference value 5 8 displayed next to the reduced value gives the range of values over the 12 points ie 29 9 thru 24 1 Summary EMiSofk asona Summary Radiated Immunity Calibration Summary Provides overall details about the polarity To see an overview click on the Summary button Details Horizontal Drive level Number of test points 255 Compliant Indicates if the results for this polarity are compliant Worst Case 141 062 5 9dB at Al Worst Case Margin Result Pass
88. fier available Although the R S analysers such as the ESMI may contain a pre amplifier these can only be used effectively during formal measurements not swept measurements therefore we recommend using an external source Pre amplifier Status This provides an overview of the pre amplification in the system these values can not be alter here Internal Pre Amp Highlights if is one available in the analyser External Pre Amp Highlights if is one available in the configuration External Pre Amp Gain and details Options Graticule Off Allows you to turn on off the analyser graticule where available Specification Off Will not display the limit on the analyser screen during debug preview scans Input Port Will indicate which input port needs to be used during assessment Equipment Mode Allows selection of the device which will perform the formal assessment This function is only available if the 2nd Device has been selected Sweep Device Spectrum Analyser Only This is the device used to capture debug preview scans Formal Test Device Allows selection of the first or second device for formal tests Two Antenna Method Shows if the two antenna method is being used during debug preview scans See main menu Preselector Only relevant if a separate HP85685A preselector is attached and operating with the HP8566 analyser Attenuation Setting of the internal preselector attenuator By pass The by pass function of t
89. fixed height A further option is the Capture All Data function This captures all the traces which have been processed during the movement of the turntable If this function is selected the following points should be noted 1 Only use with the more modern spectrum analysers ESCI ESU PSA MXE etc The older analysers do not sweep quickly enough to capture sufficient data 2 The analyser setting should enable the fastest speed possible This is achieved setting the following Sweep Time Auto Preselector Off Video Bw High Resolution Bw High Frequency Range Do not set over auto switch break such as 2 7GHz in some HF analnysers At Each Step For emission measurements capture data at every step in any given sequence Whereas for immunity testing the entire range is swept During Tower Movement For NSA measurements data captured during movement of the tower maximise Demo Provides a visual image of the current sequence If you are unsure of how the tower turntable will operate during assessment click on the Demo button this gives you a visual example of how the equipment will operate Immunity Assessment Note that during radiated immunity assessment sweeps will be performed at the locations defined these tests are limited to the at each step function Hence is the set up is configured correctly the sweep can be performed using both polarities and at O and 180 degress Note the options in the to from are
90. frequencies in the antenna factors as reference under certain circumstances this is not adequate Pre amplifiers and pulse limiters may have additional variations which are not taken into account ie when the frequencies in the two files do not match and contain significant various in amplitude Vasona provides several features to get around these problems Function Frequency Merge This operation is only performed when an external pre amplifier or pulse limiter is used Data Reduction Details The frequencies in the transducer factor and external pre amplifier or pulse limiter are merged This provides a new set of frequencies for the overall correction factor ie the new reference The data reduction function is performed on the overall transducer factor The number of points is dependent upon the spectrum analyser The factors now written to the spectrum analyser are in Data reduced form Measurements performed on a single measurement use the reference non data reduced factor These functions are available in a manual form in the DataSet window The following are examples of how effective the Data Reduction is Input 2000 point Bilog Antenna Factor Data reduction to 80 points Worst case deviation from input 18 24 Input 2000 point Bilog Antenna Factor Data reduction to 20 points Worst case deviation from input 78 86 You can see from the first example that there is very little d
91. ft Currently has no functionality Help Obtaining technical help Opens the contents page within a browser Help Using Vasona Opens the contents page within a browser Help Vasona Properties Opens the Vasona Properties Window 8 About EMiSoft Vasona EMiSoft Vasona Version 5 0 Build 75 Vasona EM Emission Software Vasona No of Operations 289 Serial Number 10400212 Copyright 1994 2009 E MiSoft Limited This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law PL Name Suter Info Icon Function Not currently used Save current template This is also available in the results window Read current template Run test this also performs a read function Opens the sweep details window Opens the equipment window Not currently used Toggles between the results details menus Sort icons in the results details menus in alphabetical order e E LE Sort icons in the results details menus in reverse alphabetical order EMiSoft Vasona User Manual E P e 0 anena Main Template Window E Mi I EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 2 Main Template Window The main template window allows control of many
92. fter right mouse button clicking on the relevant driver m Menu Details Instrument File Edit Details Tools Window Help Select Analyser Recerver Sweep Configuration Rename Analyser Recerver Remove from Template Set As Default Properties T aranlaka Work Area P sdistead P View Analyser Receiver Details Edit IEEE Control Analyser Recerwer 2 When the window opens the following will be displayed scroll down to the signal generator control section Eze Spectrum Analyser Receiver IEEE Control 1378 Sig Mod On 379 Sig Mod Off SOUR MOD AOFF OUTP MOD STAT OFF 1380 Sig Mod AM OUTP MOD STAT ON AM STAT ON 1381 Sig Mod Ext PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER 382 Sig Mod Ext Setting ma 1383 Sig Mod Ext Dc na na FS 465 Sig Mod PM PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER E386 Sig Mod FM n a ESS oof Sig Mod Other PULM SOUR INT PULM INT PER 6S PULM INT PVVID pra ooo Sig Mod Depth AMSTAT ON AM DEPTH PCT ESS J09 Mod Freg AM STAT ON AM INT FREQ ma Equipment Signal Generator Ver li 1 Manufacturer Agilent Filename c program filesvemisoft vasonavObjects sig_ gen_mid lib Save File Archive file Check Value 999 3 When the window opens the following will be displayed scroll down to the signal generator control section af g Mod On mia 379 Sig Mod Off SOUR MOD AOFF OUTP MOD STAT OFF 380 Sig Mod AM
93. function only writes peak data to the debug list There can be many reasons for this these are the most likely ones 1 Captured worst case data During the debug cycle Vasona stores all the relevant data and then find peaks from this stored data If the horizontal data for example is lower than the vertical trace Vasona will only find the vertical data Hence if you require the frequency and amplitude information from the horizontal trace perform the find peaks function on trace 1 2 Margin Function The margin function operates defining negative signals being below the relevant specification Hence if you set this value positive of 5dB for example and no emission values fail the limit by more than 5dB then no peaks will be found Therefore ve signals fail the limit and ve signals pass the limit 3 Stores in debug list only During operation the find peaks function only stores initial peak data in the debug table your may be looking at the formal table This confusion could arise because during an assessment if you ask Vasona to measure both the emission profile and the formal peaks ie full assessment it will copy the peaks from the debug table to the formal table During an emission profile assessment test the peaks are just store in the debug table Subject Area Signal Data manipulation How can I adda frequency to results tables There are several methods available 1 From the clipboard If you have
94. g 2 Drive Table 28 Drive Table Forward Power 29 Frequency Scan Table Provides additional functionality to the Frequency Table DataSet Menus File New Creates a new DataSet File Close Closes current DataSet File Save Save Current Changes File Save As Title to Window Filename Saves using the Filetitle as the windows filename File Save In Network Directory Saves file to the network directory based up the reference number File Save In Local Directory Saves file to the local directory based up the reference number for example c program files emisoft vasona cal factors call 11 dat Edit Cut Removes the current highlighted point s from the list and places them on the clipboard Edit Copy Copies the current highlighted point s to the clipboard Edit Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard over any data points Edit Insert Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard and inserts them to the list Edit Add Amplitude Values Add the contents of the clipboard to the list Edit Clear Amplitude Values Set the amplitude values to zero Edit Delete Deletes currently highlighted point s Edit Clear Clear currently highlighted point s Edit Select All Highlights the entire list Notes The add amplitude value takes the contents of the clipboard and add the relevant values of each frequency in the list This is used for adding cables losses together The number of points
95. ge which you want to investigate Answer Once you have your data stored use the capture current trace function Example Quick Overview Measurement Problem All I need is a quick measurement of the entire frequency range at different heights so that I get a good feel for the performance of my EUT Answer 1 Overview set the tower to measure the EUT at three heights both antenna polarisation and capture the data during full rotation this will ensure worst case emissions have been obtained independent of turntable azimuth Basic Set Up Parameter Setting Comments Start Frequency 30MHz Assuming that you are assessing against CISPR22 Stop Frequency 1000MHz and using a Bilog antenna No of steps 4 Step Type Lin Only option available Find Peaks optional Capture Data During Movement Tower Giving a total of three different heights From 100 100 250 400 To 400 Sten HEE assuming tower goes to 400cm tep Movement Fixed Not checked Turntable These settings ensure full rotation from 0 360 From 0 To 360 assuming turntable can rotate 360 Step 360 Movement Fixed Not checked Polarity Control Assessment will be repeated twice with horizontal First Enea polarity begin the first used during the process Movement Fixed Not checked Running Test Setting Comments Begin Assessment Storage Both Store data in two independent traces so that you can see the difference between H Pol data and V pol data Storage Trace 1 Store data in
96. gs Form Copy Tower Graph gt Clipboard Copies the current graph of the tower data to the clipboard Form Copy Turntable Graph gt Clipboard Copies the current graph of the tower data to the clipboard Form Print Prints the current Assessment control window Form View Circular Tower Sets display to a standard tower display a circular turntable Form View Standard Data Sets display to standard Form View Non Graphical Data Sets display to standard without displaying graphical data Form View Simple Sets display to simple format Form View Refresh Updates the current settings with those of the actual instruments Form Close closes the current window Turntable Start Clockwise Starts the turntable moving in the clockwise direction Turntable Start Anti Clockwise Starts the turntable moving in the anti clockwise direction Turntable Stop Stops the turntable movement Turntable Goto Maximum Sets the turntable azimuth to the last maximum position Turntable Goto Start Sets the turntable azimuth to the Start Position likely to be O degrees Turntable Goto End Sets the turntable azimuth to the End Position likely to be 360 degrees Turntable Goto Angle Sets the turntable azimuth to any valid azimuth Turntable Preview Performs the preview turntable process Tower Start Up Starts the tower moving in the upwards direction Tower Start Down Starts the tower mo
97. have changed causing a store or close check to be performed Archive Test result is an archive results can not be manipulated or re stored If you click on View Trace Data you are presented with the following sub screen on the Info TAB Control Panel Info Change Me This panel allows the update change of the current limits used Preview Shows the specification in tabular form Quasi Peak Limits Current quasi peak limit or the one to be selected Average Limits Current Average limit or the one to be selected Select Limits Reads the data and updates the table and the graphic data Return to standard view Returns control panel to standard view If you have both quasi peak and average limits loaded then you must update them both at the same time Updating the specification limits is problematic we highly recommend you save your data first Control Panel Info Trace Data Filename B O S Test Radiated Ermizsions Electric Field L pec Class RE 3m Class B E Change Me Valid Template M Results Changed View Trace Data Archive I Results Statys Debug Test hiontor QUASI FERR Preview la CFA 156 10M S0M 1G 3 AVERAGE Preview Refresh Lists Modify Template Mame Radiated Emission Select Limits Return To Standard View Debug Test Monitor k Info This panel gives an overview of the information related to the tes
98. he preselector is operated Advanced Options Apply Correction to Specification this applies all the correction factors to specification limit rather the spectrum analyser trace This is performed for the following reasons HP Analysers this needs to be used when correction factors are negative and you are trying to measure very low level signals Data transferred from the spectrum analyser is not very reliable in this mode For the analysers similar to the ESMI this mode must be used all the time this is because it takes approximately 15s to update the display when changing start stop frequencies This problem is only apparent when the internal transducer factors are turned on This function is a display only function It has no impact on the actual true measurements The only difference is if you read the marker frequency on the analyser it will not give you the actual result use the full measurement button if you require an actual value When this function is changed a preview measurement range function is applied This needs to occur to ensure that the results obtained are valid and do not contain two sets of correction factors Slow Capture Captures data from HP spectrum analysers using a defined method which ensures data is transferred in a consistent manner This method is slightly slower than the standard method This method only needs to be used when capturing data which is at very low levels NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING ARE
99. hin the main template window Select Work Area New Work Area Rename Work Area Edit EUT Information Delete Work Area Set Work Area Properties Location Template Icons Select Work Area Selects a given work area New Work Area Creates a new work area Rename Work Area Allows you to rename the work area use F2 as a short cut Edit EUT Information No current functionality Delete Work Area Allows you to delete the work area Set Work Area Allows you to set the work area via the properties window Properties Opens the properties window for a particular Icon Detail Above the icons in the Template area within the main template window Select Template Select a given template Select Template New Template Creates a new template Mew Template d Save Template Save S Save Template Saves current template Rename Template Clear Current Template Save As Saves current template to a new file Delete Template TIE d Rename Template Allows you to rename the current template use F2 as a short cut Select Template Area Print Properties Clear Current Template Removes the content of the current template and set given values to defaults Delete Template Deletes a template this can not be the current template View Allows you to view only Templates of a given type w l Radiated Emissions Power Line Signal Line Emissions Magnetic Emissions S
100. ifference between the original calibration file and the data reduced file Extrapolation To be added Dongles A dongle is a security device Without the correct dongle NO or limited IEEE control will be available If you forget to attach your dongle then you may have to close all windows apart from the Main Menu before you can attach the dongle to the 25Way Parallel port of your PC Once the dongle is in place choose Run from the Run pull down menu this will then enable correct IEEE operation Reference Specifications Vasona is not intended to be used as a reference on how to perform EMC tests to defined specifications The instructions within this manual the help file and any other paper work associated with Vasona are ONLY provided as a guide to help the user understand the operation of the program There is no intention to define rigorously how to perform each test The user MUST refer to the relevant specification when performing any tests In addition refer to the liability statement in section 5 International Number Convention For Vasona to operate correctly the following Windows number format must be selected moe mont Decimal separator this must not be set witha Thousand separator ie 2 000 30 MHz correct 2 000 30 MHz incorrect To change these settings carry out the following procedure 1 Open control panel this us usually in the Main program window 2 Click on Inte
101. ights of 100 200 300 and 400 If you are unsure of how the tower turntable will operate during assessment click on the Demo button this gives you a visual example of how the equipment will operate Tower Speed Sets the speed of the tower if supported by the tower and the driver Limits The limits for the tower settings are changeable in the instrument window Note these limits have no relevance if you are using a Fixed antenna tower Enable Bore Sight Calculations Allows the correction of the antenna height based on the bore sight movement of the antenna The following limitations currently apply Measurement distance 3m Receiving Antenna Height Variation 1m 4m Here actual antenna high needs to be over 4m Height of EUT Im The bore sight function moves the antenna from 1m 4 44m whilst pointing the antenna at a height of Im There must be 0 6m from the pivot point to the measurement point of the antenna The following gives an overview of the set up Vasona Bore Sight Measurement Mode F wot Point EUT Boundary 0 8m When this mode is in operation a further indicator is given in the open site control window To enable this mode the correct antenna angle control address has to be set in the IEEE control window Turntable Control Movement Fixed The table will be in one fixed position during assessment this will be the postiion value From Position the tower will start from will state posi
102. imum extent possible under law PL Name Suter Info Icon Function Not currently used Save current template This is also available in the results window Read current template Run test this also performs a read function Opens the sweep details window Opens the equipment window Not currently used Toggles between the results details menus Sort icons in the results details menus in alphabetical order e E LE Sort icons in the results details menus in reverse alphabetical order TH a i 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual EM View Details Section EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 2 2 View Details Section This window section allows you to select various options associated with a given template For the method of selection see main menu Template Lira Cable Instrument Antenna Probe Misc Drive Table LISPR 22 B Magnetic New Aad Sus Power Line Emlesions oia aia aa aia aia eae ay Gia oia aia aia aia iim Radiated Em re 2nd analyser ore 2nd analyser Signal Line 5J 5m AI not selected select Emissions OUMH2 laHz Details Template Allows the selection of a given template Limit Specifications limits DataSets files limit type can be 1 Quasi Peak AVERAGE DUASI FEAR 2 Average N l e l 3 Peak CISPR22 1997 CISPR22 1997 4 rms used in standards such as GR1089 Average Limit conducted Lirit 5 SP
103. in the lists do not have to match See following example where a 30dB pad has been added to a cable loss When copying data from Excel for example only have 2 or 3 columns of data Do not include titles just numbers Original Cable 30dB Pad Result Frequency Amplitude Frequency Amplitude Frequency Amplitude 30 0 8 20 30 30 30 8 180 23 1000 30 180 323 600 59 600 35 3 800 6 6 800 36 6 1000 7 7 1000 37 7 2000 17 0 2000 17 0 Tools Sort Frequency Sorts the list in frequency order Tools Sort Amplitude Sorts the list in amplitude order Notes pressing the shift key whilst performing this function will do an inverse sort you can also click on the column heading for the same functionality Tools Plot Lin Plots the current DataSet with a Linear Frequency Axis Tools Plot Log Plots the current DataSet with a Logarithmic Frequency Axis see example Tools Plot Polar Plots the current DataSet with using a polar format Data Plot Tools Frequency Table Fixed Data Completes the stop frequencies dependent upon the start frequency using the Equal Frequency Points rule Tools Frequency Table Create Standard List Creates a list as defined in the following table Start Freq Stop Freq Start Freq Stop Freq MHz MHz MHz MHz 0 01 0 02 100 300 0 02 0 05 300 1000 0 05 0 07 1000 1200 0 07 0 1 1200 1500 0 1 0 15 1500 3000 0 15 0 5 3000 5000 0 5 1 5000 7000 1 5 7000 10000 5 10 10000 11500 10 30 115
104. indow Details are as follows Reduction format Current only IE61000 4 3 2003 is supported Reduction Format IECG amp 1000 4 3 2003 Clicking the button perform calculations and _ Perform calculations releul updates the data Save Data Selection reduced dependent upon reduction format maximum highest values minimum lowest values raw values will store the individual DataSET based on the current Grid display function not currently implemented s Cal Level E Save Data Options Defines which polarity is included and if forward power is also stored Save Data New Cal Level Applies a dB offset to both drive levels and forward power The new DataSET values based on 20 LOG Old cal Level New Cal Level Save Data Reduced TE Options f M axinnuni Minimum Raw Curent Selected Save Data Raw Current Select Save Data Options Horizontal Vertical New Cal Level E Mew Cal Level E kd Plot Reductior VISOR EMiSoft Vasona User Manual z M te asona Normalized Site Attenuation NSA EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 14 Normalized Site Attenuation This is a required for open sites semi anechoic chamber to ensure they meet the NSA values These are included in CISPR16 and ANSIC63 4 There show a typical plot from an NSA results a Vasona by EMiSoft 13 Oct 10 17 44 i Hormont Pk
105. ions Email messages Epage messages Included Information iw Peak Results Attach results W Graphical data Debug v Formal a Show futher options r Ambient Library Uther Test Control Radia Uptions Additional Tests Antenna Gain dBi Duty Cycle Noe S AE oo Level dE Measure Type 47 Hone Apply Cancel Peak Search Find Peaks during Test Enables the find peaks function to operate during a debug preview scan No Defines the total no of peaks which will be found during a find peaks operation Margin Defines the band within which the Find peaks function will operate This band is centered around the specification limit negative values are below the limit and positive above Peak Excursion Modifies how the find peaks routine detects emissions Misc Save at Completion of Test Once a debug preview or formal assessment has been completed data will be automatically stored into to a relevant file Save Graph as a Bitmap On completion of a debug preview assessment the graphic data is automatically stored as a bitmap If the original data is stored as test emi the bitmap will be called test bmp If this function is turned off you can still save the graph as a bit map during the save process or the Save Graph to File function Save Azimuth Height Data During assessment the of emissions the Azimuth Height data is stored to a data file If the original data is stored as test emi the Azi
106. ions Only C Radiated Emission Only C Conducted Emission Only C Immunity Only f Emissions and Immunity Operation Vasona Lite No of Read 7 able T ower Posn Before Retry 200 IEEE Delay Loop Steps hooo Minumum number of loops Probe positioner co Additional no of loops E4418 Power Read 0 Skip Loops for SU probe Devel io Loops prior to reset of the S232 interface co Delay Loops of the Fl amplifier io Pause loop for 50 probe return of null Steps 1o000 HTML Font Size li Storage Exclude Full Specification Listings This function allows Vasona to save storage space When Vasona stores test results it includes the actual values of the specification limit at each spot frequency of the emission profile selection of this function ensure that the additional data not stored For example in this case if the option was selected the spec limit 1 column would not be saved Frequency Amplitude Spec Limit 1 Actual File Listing 1000 31 13 60 Data Points 1004 75 BRA 60 1202 1000 31 13 60 1009 5 30 84 60 1004 75 33 36 60 1014 25 30 88 60 1009 5 30 84 60 1019 32 11 60 1014 25 30 88 60 1019 32 11 60 1023 75 32 04 60 1023 75 32 04 60 1028 5 32 05 60 1028 5 32 02 60 Message Suppress Polarity Change Check Stops a message from being shown about if the polarity of the antenna has been updated Control Instruments Via IEEE Enables Disables control of instrumentation Enable Bore Sight Measurement
107. itional Settings Additional oetinys e Additional Setinys E At enata SPL Limit Signal generator selection here the device The additional settings in the template is the Rohde amp Schwarz SMG include the limit for SPL measurements Antenna DataSets Files containing antenna factors different types can be defined Bicon Log Periodics Bilogs Horns Rods and Loop Probe DataSets Files containing probe factors different types can be defined Voltage CDN TLISN LISN Absorbing Clamp Pulse Limiters Drive Table DataSets which contain forward power and signal generator drive levels for use with immunity assessment Misc All other types of DataSets and drives are located tower controllers turntables Pre amplifiers measurement distance Icons etc EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Z _ F 0 asona Work Area M ie EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 2 3 Work Area Work areas are designed to control the storage of test results it is logical that s example working you store all results for a particular job or equipment in a given Work Area directory Plok Area Work Area Selection Work areas are selected using the following procedure View Details 1 Select Result Section 2 Click on Work Area _ Sort By date TITLE 3 Right mouse button click 4 Select Work Area Note many more selections are available using the right mouse click Work Area Defi
108. itude The amplitude azimuth graph will be updated Maximise Turntable Fully rotates the turntable whilst recording the current marker amplitude it then goes back to the highest reading The amplitude azimuth graph will be updated Comments These are interactive methods Vasona records the position of the tower turntable and then the current marker amplitude of the analyser it does this in a loop until the movement is complete The output is then displayed on the relevant graph When performing these functions no other analyser control is performed To ensure that the analyser is configured effectively to measure the signal levels use the debug signal function prior to the process If the analyser sweep time is too long then the analyser not respond back quickly enough to give very good resolution In addition ensure the computer is not doing other operations to further slow down the response time Also set the tower turntable speed should be as slow as possible this again will provide the greatest resolution this is particularly important when assessing high frequency signals Quick Set Equipment Moves the following equipment to given values Antenna Polarity Antenna Height Turntable Azimuth The values may either be nominal ie minimum values given in tower turntable settings or from the current highlighted results list Pull Down Menus Form Preview Tower Performs the preview tower process Form Preview Tur
109. lly covered the default settings within the template will be used Res Bw kHz Defines the resolution bandwidth during the sub range Vid Bw kHz Defines the video bandwidth during the sub range Ref Level Defines the spectrum analyser reference level during the specified sub range Atten dB Defines the spectrum analyser attenuation setting during the specified sub range Use for Formal Allows the selection of the Res Bw and Vid Bw which is used during formal testing The following points should be considered 1 With devices such a ESCI and ESU the Vid Bw has no impact 2 This function should be used with care as it overrides the standard measurement function 3 This functionality was written to allow improved radio testing l EMiSoft Vasona User Manual z _ EMi Equipment Control EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 6 Equipment The equipment window provides high level control of equipment used within the system Legacy Screen asona Equipment Details Help General Analyser Fre Arnplitier Turntable Tower LISN l Generator Ethernet Telnet Equipment Communication Setup quipment Attached Device Conn Description Senal Number IEEE SenalvlP halen n a alser EE fai Ki i Ue a m E Analyser urnitable ODWET olarity Control ngle Control Dwe Z Initial card T l j Ethernet Enabled
110. lts window 1 2 Allows manipulation of trace 1 or 2 Merge Trace 1 2 gt 1 Merges trace 2 ie the maximum emissions from both traces and stores the result in trace 1 Merge Trace 1 2 gt 2 Merges trace 2 ie the maximum emissions from both traces and stores the result in trace 2 Copy Trace Copies the trace to the clipboard Paste Trace Paste the trace from the clipboard Clear Clears the trace Convert to Dual Limits Converts the trace to two separate limits based upon a margin Ideal for developing confidence checks Cut Copy Insert Paste Select All Special Debug Signal Debug Signal Simulate Average Detector Set Centre Frequency Marker Peak Update List Quick Set Equipment Measure use current settings Formal Measurement full maximisation Set Test Type View Additional Data Cut Removes highlighted peaks and places them on the windows clipboard Copy Copies highlighted peaks to the windows clipboard Insert Paste Inserts any peaks from the windows clipboard Select ALL Highlights the entire table Useful prior to a copy or cut function Special Access to copy functions ie from one table to another and the ability to vert the selected frequency back to the original value Debug Signal Sets up the spectrum analyser or Receiver using default settings and sets the centre frequency to that of the highlighted peak Set Centre Frequency Sets the centre frequency
111. m the functions if selected EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Test Control EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary Vasona 4 12 Test Control a i 0 i EM lt lt prev next gt gt The test control window is displayed during the actual assessment process It is opened once you click on the Begin Assessment button Dependent upon test the turntable tower may be visible 4 12 1 Emission measurements Start Test Re Start Test will begin or it will be re started Hold Test Analyser will stop taking data Store Data Capture data will be completed and data will be stored Cancel Test Current test will be cancelled The progress bar will indicate where relevant the amount of time left during a particular scan Yasona Assessment Control Fom Tumtable Tower Fall Stop Help Test Control Step Monitor Be Stan 1 of 16 Hange Hold Test Cancel Store Data Test 30 gt gt ass Goto Azt 90 s135 180 225 100 JS Goto Hgt lt fiw 9 fc StartStop Turntable 2 30 PM 7M 6X00 Analyser taking data TH Pull Down Menus Form Equipment Verification Moves both the tower and turntable to the limits defined in the tower turntable settings Form View Circular Tower Sets display to a standard tower display a circular turntable Form View Standard Data Sets display to standard Form View Non Graphical Data S
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113. mum and minimum values Volume radius Defines the radius of the test volume typically 1 5m so the radius will be 0 75 Front second hgt m Defines the height of the second antenna position Perform Calculations Has no current functionality TH a i 0 a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual EM Conducted Immunity Calibrations EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 16 Conducted Immunity Calibration The following sections provide the instructions to perform RF conducted immunity calibration to the requirements of IEC 61000 4 6 EN61000 4 6 etc 1 Set up a conducted immunity template with dummy values for a drive table to cover the desired ranges as well as the other relevant drivers 2 If recording forward power is required then a directional coupler power meter fwd and a sensor correction are required The sensor correction is typically zero across the range Conducted Immunity eh Power Meter Une Uieir m m K 2 l Test 3 Vasona assumes that the calibration will be performed into a 150ohm load for CDN and EMClamps and 50ohms for Current Probes if this is not the case then additional loss gain has to be taken into consideration In addition some power sensors will not withstand the necessary power levels For example if the test level is 10V emf this corresponds to 134 dBuV into a 50ohm system this is likely to damage most sensors so additional at
114. muth Height data file will be called test ttd Save at Individual Scan Traces to File During debug preview assessment each individual analyser scan is stored into a separate text file Save Scans In Tabular Form During debug preview assessment the scan information is stored into a text file in tabular form Other test control Shielding Effectiveness Testing Function Operation example image of the pick list Other Test Contral Measure Levels Measure Levels Frequency Double Measure Levels Wo Generator Control Insertion Loss Spot Test Insertion Loss Tracking Generator Insertion Loss NSA t Reference Measurements SYS None No additional modification Measure Levels Sets the signal generator to the given frequency of a sweep and measures the level Useful for confidence checks Must have signal generator as a second device Measure Levels Frequency double Sets the signal generator to the given frequency of a sweep and measures the signal at double the input frequency Useful for confidence checks where there is a need for high frequency signals Must use a frequency doubler at the output of the generator For example using a 500MHz 10GHz generator the actual frequency range is 1GHz 20GHz Must have signal generator as a second device Measure Levels No Generator Control Measures the levels at frequencies within the sweep Must have a source of a comb generator or broadband noise source such as
115. n this can be polarity specific or the position can be obtained from the relevant results table From Results Table Details will be taken from each individual emission Fixed The height is set dependent upon the values given in the two reference inputs Horizontal Vertical It is key to get these values correct or valid results will not be obtained Step 2 Set Turntable to a Fixed Azimuth Moves the table to a fixed position this can be position specific or the position can be obtained from the relevant results table From Results Table Details will be taken from each individual emission From Position in Step 4 Value is taken from the turntable start position Click on the Show Further Options button to see this step Step 3 Fine Tune The fine tune process is performed Yes The fine tune process is performed No The fine tune process is not performed Click on the Show Further Options button to see this step Step 4 Rotate Turntable Data Marker Amplitude is now captured as the turntable is rotated Fully Will rotate the turntable as defined in the limits which are set in the equipment Window Limited Rotation will take place between the values defined in the From gt To input sections No Rotation No turntable rotation will take place This is normally used in conjunction with the Capture During Rotation function where the Step 5 Go to the highest level Sets the turntabl
116. n the print Radio Options These functions are under development Some of them will only work with the PSA series of spectrum analysers Function Operation example image of the pick list 6dB Bandwidth 26dB Bandwidth ERP Peak Power Spectral Density Peak Excursion Power Spectral Density Output power Peak Conducted Spurious Conducted Mask Simple Conducted Mask Relative Level dBm Measure Type None 6dE Bandwidths 2606 Bandwidth ERF Peak Power Spectral Density Peak Escursion Power Spectral Density Output Power Peak Conducted Spurious Conducted Mask Conducted Mask Simple L Conducted Mask Relative Til Measures the 6dB Bandwidth of a carrier Measures the 26dB Bandwidth of a carrier Automates the ERP measurements Must have a signal generator as the second device No be added No be added No be added No be added No be added No be added Measures the highest level on the profile and adjusts the limit to this level Defines the level at which the generator will be set during shielding effectiveness type tests Please note the following 1 This should not be changed between door open and door closed tests 2 A dBm value input in the comment of a given frequency will override this value TH ES f EMiSoft Vasona User Manual M t vasona Properties I EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 4 Properties The properties
117. ncy and amplitudes response This test shows what happens when the template includes forward power Signal No 93 of 255 Frequency 372 Signal generator setting 14 12 Amplitude ON Modulation ON The left blue progress bar under the Cancel Test button illustrates the process of the actual test at a given frequency in this case the dwell time was four seconds and the image was captures after two seconds Also the forward power required to develop the desire voltage was 37 73dBm 5 93 W and the signal source was adjusted by 0 6 dB to develop this power Vasona Assessment Control Form Turntable Tower Pol Step Help step Monitor 9 255 Applied a 20 442 21 38 E Realtime h a Curr Ll h a Amplitude M Modulation ca Record Failure a Track Frequency Amplitude Test Control Ke Stan Comments Vasona Assessment Control Form 7iuriteable Tower Pol Stop Help Test Control Be Stan Hold Test Cancel Step Monitor s A 633 Applied Signal fh gt 14 12 Store Data Test of dB rn 5 93 Ad O GGGennnne0D C ee Realtime h Curr bwl h a n a Amplitude M Modulation ca Record Failure Track z ET Frequency Amplitude Comments 4 45 PM 42 20 2074 R 37 73 Curr 37 74 01 2 TH _ i 0 a EM Soft Vasona User Manual Radiated Immunity Calibrations
118. ng calibration this value defines how accurately the levels will be established Minimum values is 0 1 dB For example if the calibration level is 130dBuV m Vasona will establish a valid level between 130 and 129 9 if the calibration accuracy is set to 0 1 If this value is low then better accuracy is achieved but this will take longer to achieve Start Level dBm During calibration this value defines the initial setting of the signal generator We recommend this to be set at around 50dBm so that no equipment damage occurs Functions Type Allows the selection of various tests or calibrations Functions Type Limit Injected AF Current Limit Injected AF Current Cak Conducted Cal Radiated Fired Voltage Cal Radiated Fired Power P Check linearity 5dE Monitor Field Strength Test Fired Generator Output Test Small Change None No function Record Audio Demodulation Levels Uses a B amp K Mic amplifier to record SPL VLT measurements during the test process Record Field Strength Records the field strength achieved in the chamber during the test Needs an Isotropic field monitor attached Record Injected RF Levels Records the levels injected in test lines during conducted immunity assessment Limit Inject RF Current Cal Conducted Cal Radiated Fixed Voltage Cal Radiated Fixed Power Check linearity 5dB Need analyser connected to the second device In addition a current probe or similar is
119. nition A work area is a directory on your computer for example C Program Files EMiSoft Vasona Results Res0 Sort By date TITLE The icons in the display window are either sorted by date or title Helpful hints 1 Because work areas are just windows directories the should be organised using windows file manager 2 Where the work area is on a network Vasona must have mapped the network drive this is especially key when running under Win7 3 Do not store too many files in one directory it will slow down Vasona functionality EMiSoft Vasona User Manual vasona Sweep Configuration EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 3 Window Sweep configuration This is the main sweep configuration window it allows control of many major assessment parameters used during Vasona operation The following is a typical emission window A ETEEN SS a Ee Help Sweep Details Tower T urntable Final Test Irirnuinity Conducted Analyser Ax Plot Information Misc Sweep Information a Frequency Range reg Step Details ae 3 Type Table View Steps es First Step MHz 30 000 333 1000 000 Freq Table Pa f Center 515 000 Test Duration Span 370 00 Sweep Test Sec 15 Formal Test Sec 5 set Full Range Bandwidths _Bicon Log Periodic Bilog Loop Rod Sina Default zl a No of Scans 2 Video kHz Default No of test points 1 Est
120. nt Full Maximisation Vasona will now perform a Full Formal Measurement routine How do I transfer peaks from the debug list to the formal list How can I quickly set the equipment antenna turntable back to the worst case settings given in the list How can I sort the emission list in reverse margin order ie An excellent example of this is found at Vasona Training 1 Select a relevant emission ie left mouse button click anywhere on the relevant emission result table 2 Right mouse button click Cut Copy Insert Paste Select All Special Debug Signal Debug Signal Simulate Average Detector Set Centre Frequency Marker Peak Update List Quick Set Equipment Measure use current settings Formal Measurement full maximisation Set Test Type View Additional Data 3 Select Quick set equipment from the selection above Vasona will set the following to the status given in the list a Antenna Polarity b Turntable Azimuth c Tower Antenna Height Note it does not change the analyser status 1 Hold down the Shift Key 2 Click on the Margin Column the least significant signal is first in the list Subject Area Graphs Can I print You can print without any peaks indicated on the graph to change printing options use the the graph __following without the peaks 1 Load the sweep details window 2 Select the Misc TAB er Flot Information
121. nt User types Function Admin User User Demo Edit Instrument Controls Yes No No Edit Transducer Factors Yes No No Control Instruments Yes Yes No Copy Paste Test Results Yes Yes No Save Templates Created By Admin Users Yes No No Store Test Results Yes Yes No Note some functions are limited if a dongle is not attached Control Instruments Allows the operation of IEEE instruments Dongle Attached Indicates if a dongle is attached EMiSoft Vasona User Manual E P e 0 anena Main Template Window E Mi I EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 4 2 Main Template Window The main template window allows control of many of Vasona functions The following highlights a Radiated Emission Test Template Many functions are available in addition see 1 Right Mouse Button Functions 2 Pull Down Menus 3 Toolbar Example emission configuration t Yasona Configuration CISPR 22 B 4 File Edit Details Tools Window Help o _ lal car fs om Bal dajsat Window 1 Tittel Shon rd Amena ack Device Radiated Emissions i aD vetica Test Measurement Distance 4 012 l i Magnetic New Aad Sus Power Line Wok Area Measurements Emissions Mi E CISPR 22 B View Results Radiated Ems re 2nd analyser re 2nd analyser Signal Line Sd 5ra RI not selected select Emissions BUH 2 1 GHz sort By date TITLE Template c p
122. ntable Performs the preview turntable process Form Preview Both Turntable gt Tower Performs a preview turntable process followed by the preview tower process Form Preview Both Tower Turntable Performs a preview tower process followed by the preview turntable process Form Maximise Tower Performs the maximise tower process Form Maximise Turntable Performs the maximise turntable process Form Maximise Both Turntable gt Tower Performs a maximise turntable process followed by the maximise tower process Form Maximise Both Tower Turntable Performs a maximise tower process followed by the maximise turntable process Form Set Equipment From Results List Performs a quick set equipment routine Form Set Equipment Normal Values Performs a quick set equipment routine Form Formal Test current frequency Performs a formal test routine using the current analyser setting Form Formal Test from results table Performs a formal test routine using data from the results table Form Formal Test Max Horz Only Performs a formal test routine using the current analyser setting but only performs this using horizontal polarisation Form Formal Test Max Vert Only Performs a formal test routine using the current analyser setting but only performs this using vertical polarisation Form Equipment Moves both the tower and turntable to the limits defined in the tower turntable settin
123. of the data within the trace __ Method Method How the Data was recorded see below Info fAzirnuth 0 Ftal Trace 1 2 Description 2 Trace 5 E i Describes data stored auring AEA Ts Info Pts Method Description Describes the method used during immunity testing a Valid Template W Info Description A _Morelnfo Modtied Je Azimuth 0 90 180 270 360 Defines the turntable azimuth which was used during immunity testing Points Number of data points in the immunity trace Scan Data No additional information is provided Control Panel Mk These functions cover the control of the marker on the immunity profile displayed on the graph Markers On Turns marker on ie you will see the V pointer on the display Active Dictates which marker is active H Drive Marker will be active on horizontal signal generator drive level V Drive Marker will be active on vertical signal generator drive level H Fwd Marker will be active on horizontal forward power drive level V Fwd Marker will be active on vertical forward power drive level Other further marker selections are available dependent upon the test f H Drive e Drive i H Find E YW Pid f Other Debug Test Monitor MK Info Further functionality is available if you right mouse button click on the immunity profile Control Panel Marker Monitor Monitor Marker Turns the active marker on off
124. ol Panel Debug Update Result Updates the table with the current settings Assess Frequency Performs a immunity test of the highlighted frequency including forward power if it has been enabled Full Control Allows full manipulation of the tower turntable The test control window is opened Amplitude Turns amplitude on off Modulation Turns modulation on off Set Reset Stanby Amplifiers Remotely controls amplifiers if connected Freq Frequency of the current test signal Ampl Amplitude of the current test signal i Moves the frequency up and down ae za Moves the amplitude up and down Steps Freq Defines how the frequency is changed dB If selected the amplitude is changed by 1dB Test Level Calculates the test level based upon the amplitude frequency Current Status Allows the selection of horizontal vertical polarization when using a fixed tower Tables of results Table Function Debug Storage of raw frequencies recorded manually during scans Formal Storage of formally assessed frequencies These frequencies will have been fully assessed using the Spot test process Clock Storage of clock freqeuncies Lib Storage of library freqeuncies Update Result Assess Frequency Onna Full Control Amplitude Modulation D Set Amps Standby Reset Amps Freq z Ampl id 4 Steps Freg Track dB Curent Status Test Level Debug Test Monitor Mk Info
125. one trace so that you can see a worst case profile this is ideal if you want to perform an A lt gt B comparison between two slightly different configurations Example Improve Frequency Accuracy Problem How do I improve my frequency accuracy so that when I perform formal measurements I do not have to fine tune and update all the frequencies Answer There are several solutions to this problem 1 Divide the range up into several chunks 2 Use a more modern spectrum analyser they tend to have much better frequency accuracy 3 Increase the number of points in the trace via the analyser driver EMiSoft Vasona User Manual vasona F AQ EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 6 4 Frequently Asked Questions The following page covers frequently asked questions which have been received we feel that similar questions will require answering by other engineers and users Question Answer Subject Area Frequency Range How doI Simply load the sweep setup up window select sweep details and then enter the start stop set the start frequencies A more detailed explanation is as follows and stop frequency of the scan 1 Load Sweep Window Functions Debug wii Rur Ctri h Further Run This can be achieved in many different ways for example from the results window under the pull down menu test select Set Up Ctrl U set Up 2 Sweep Tab
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127. ort 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Simulated Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector No Rohde amp Schwarz Equipment Receivers Mass Memory Module HP8565E Required Options HP85620A Mass Memory Module HP8566B Required Options HP8568B Required Options E7401 Required Options E7405 Required Options ESCI ESU 26 and 40 FSP Required Options To be added ESMI Required Options To be added FSEK Required Options To be added ESI Required Options To be added Revision C After 1994 12 4 91 After 1994 A 07 04 A 07 04 BIOS Firmware BIOS Firmware To be added To be added BIOS 3 3 Firmware 2 08 BIOS 3 3 Firmware 2 08 One Port 1 9kHz 50GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 22GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes with 85650A Average Detector Simulated Preselector Above 2 9GHz below with 85685A One Port 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes with 85650A Average Detector Simulated Preselector Yes with 85685A One Port 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One Port 1 9kHz 26GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes above 2 9GHz One Port supported 1 9kHz 3GHz Quasi Peak
128. osprogram filestemsoft vasonahresults Browser d program files nozilla firefox firetox exe Refresh Drive Refreshes the attached drives Set Address Defines the Address Location which will be allocated by clicking on the Set Location button User Defines the type of operator admin user or demo General Location Template Defines the location directory where Vasona will obtain the current templates Work Area Defines the directory structure where results will be stored currently this can not be changed a typical example c Program Files EMiSoft Vasona Results Browser Defines the address of your web browser Network Addresses Network Logon Server name lrastpc IF 172 23 131 215 Cal Folder Vasona Factors CIS Find Ip Results Directory vasona results Set Default Final Addr Mfastpc vasona results Email Server i 7 68 58 10 Ping Server Clicking on the Network Logon results the user is taken back to the Logon screen Server Name Defines the address of your server used to store results and calibration data In this case the server is called fastpc for example fastpc IP This is the IP address of the Server named clicking Find IP will attempt to resolve the IP address of the server Results Directory Defines the directory on the Server where results and calibration data will be stored In this case the directory is called vasona results Clicking set default
129. ot Linear Plots emission results with a linear frequency axis File Plot Log Plots emission results with a logarithmic frequency axis File Plot Refresh Re plots the emission results without changing the graphical axis File EUT Information Opens sweep details window at the EUT information TAB File Close Closes window Edit Cut Removes the current highlighted point s from the current table and places them on the clipboard Edit Copy Copies the current highlighted point s to the clipboard Edit Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard over any data points Edit Insert Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard and inserts them to the current table Edit Special Copy Peaks to Copies current highlighted peaks from one table to another Edit Special Move Peaks to Moves current highlighted peaks from one table to another Edit Special Clear All Peaks Clears all peaks from a given table Edit Special Return to original source frequency Return the emission Edit Delete Deletes highlighted peaks Edit Clear Clears highlighted peaks Edit Refresh Re draws the tables Edit Select All Highlights the entire list within the current table View Control Panel Sets the control panel to a given view View Test Results Sets the results table to a given section View Set Window Sets the current results window to a location with the main window View Admin Dat
130. pported See you National Instruments documentation for further information Initial Card Sends an Initialisation to the IEEE488 card Equipment Analyser Pre Amplifier T Vasona Equipment Details Help Turntable Tower LISN Generator Ethernet Telnet Analpeer Ax 1 Generator Shy Second Device leee Address 18 Amplification Mise Information Fre Amplification Preselection Detectors RF Inputs Internal Pre Amp cE W Average Input External Pre Amp W Quasi Peak tS tS Gain dB D Details i fa Note Analyser Rx 1 and Generator SMY 2 not shown highlights the details of the two devices that may be connected Analyser IEEE Address IEEE488 address use general section for changing this value Second Device IEEE Address IEEE488 address use general section for changing this value Amplification Pre amplification Internal checked if an internal pre amplifier is built into the spectrum analyser External the gain and details about an external pre amplifier within the configuration Amplification Preselection Shows if the analyser has a preselector Misc Information Detectors availability of quasi peak average detectors within the spectrum analyser RF Input number of available inputs on the spectrum analyser plus the frequency range which Vasona supports Equipment Turntable i Vasona Equipment Details Help Da General Analyser Pre Amplifier To
131. required Process is currently under development but it allows Vasona to limit the amount of current injected into a given line using a current probe Need an analyser connected to the second device In addition a current probe or similar is required There are options in the setup window to allow these to be configured Allows conducted calibration to be performed For additional information See conducted calibration page Allows radiated calibration to be performed establishing a fixed voltage within the chamber See radiated calibration page Option needs to have an Isotopic field probe attached noting that Vasona currently only supports serial probes Iso Monitor probe If forward power is to be recorded then the directional coupler power meter and power sensor needs to be included in the template See selection options Functions Use foward Power During Test fw Reset Cal Reference v Current method is not fully supported Allows the checking of the linearity of the test level obtained during calibration A requirement of 61000 4 3 To use this method set up a standard test using forward power select this option and the test will be run without modulation whilst adding 5 1 to the output An system is consider linear if it less than 2dB compressed accordance with 61000 4 3 Monitor Field Strength Monitors the voltage of the applied field during the test This is different than record becau
132. rform the following function 1 Left mouse button click on the element required EMIT T 2 Drag it to the correct part of the template the mouse icon will change from Dro when a valid area has been found 3 Release the mouse Note 1 Average limit is the lower display on the spectrum analyser 2 Performing a right mouse button selection will also often select the option Remove a DataSet Move your mouse over the element which needs removal it will be displayed in the Menu Details section at the top left hand corner of the Window 1 Right Mouse Button Click 2 Select Remove From Template Edit a DataSet Move your mouse over the element you want to edit you need to be in the edit view details menu 1 Right Mouse Button Click 2 Select Edit File 3 The DataSet manipulation window appears Address Control Bar The address control bar will be different dependent upon which menu is selected For menus related to templates the following will be available Template c prograrn files emisotk vasonae template VWasona Template Control For menus relevant to test results the following will be available Work Area c program files yenmigott vasonatresults results halldome Change Vwork Area Misc Items Select Previous Results Go to the relevant results menu 1 Move your mouse over a relevant results icon 2 Right mouse button click 3 Select Open Results If you sele
133. rnational 3 Select change on the Number Format box 4 Input the two separators as given above 5 Select OK to implement 6 Select OK on the International window to fully implement any changes TH EMiSoft Vasona User Manual im F 7 0 asona Basic Measurements a M je EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 6 1 Basic Measurement Techniques The following section provide an insight into how to make basic measurements using Vasona ga HE 0 i EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Vasona Measurement Options E M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt 6 2 Measurement Options Vasona is very powerful and flexible to make use of this capability these following sections provide examples of how it can be set up to perform various functions Note many additional settings are required to test a system correctly but these are the key ones to perform the functions Example Capture Quick Data Problem You have used the spectrum analyser manually you have obtained a profile for the EUT and want to record this information Hints Use Vasona first to set up the analyser so you have the correct antenna factors cable loss and limits loaded Use the preview sweep trace A to set the analyser to view the entire frequency range and reset the necessary limits antenna factors then manual set the desired frequency ran
134. rogram files vamisotk vasona template Yasonna Template Control Vasona Template Control window Ex T Phi 7292004 Example immunity configuration woe WContguction Worley es eT po 4 File Edit Details Tools Window Help Ej El E t Window f1 Title Radiated Immunity agaa ET Test Measurement SET Oe Distance gt Eee LE aa ae m Template Limi Instrument Antenna Probe Misc Drive Table ee e ee 3 A Te int Hint int int int RAI 1G 10G GA Al lg sg Wi Al 8Um 1g Al 80 1 20v RI Comcast Hei aee Railway 30M 50H jefa Al 80m 1g Ht en ye View Results Al Comcast Al GA 10k 30M Al GR SOM 80M 5 2 Sort By date TITLE Template c program files eamisott vasona stemplate Vasona Template Contre Templates O13 PM 14182011 There are two main menus within the configuration window Results Menu Template Work Area Radiated Power Line Signal Magnetic Aad imm Cond Imm See View Results section for further details Edit Details Menu Template Limit Cable Instrument Antenna Probe Misc Drive Table See Edit Details section for further details These allow full control of the contents of templates View Results View Details There are several ways to select either menu one is to click on the View Details View Results button within the details section See image clicking on this button will toggle between the two menus The content of th
135. s Agreement applies to the grant of the licence only and not to the contract of sale of the diskette The Owner s warranties under this Agreement are available only to the original registered user being the person who has returned the enclosed Licence Registration Form to the Owner within 30 days after the date of original purchase 5 Warranties 5 1 The Owner warrants that the diskette on which the Software is supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days after the date of original purchase If a defect in the diskette shall occur during the period of the warranty it may be returned with proof of purchase to the Owner who will replace it free of charge 5 2 The Owner warrants that 5 2 1 the Software will perform substantially in accordance with its accompanying documentation provided that the Software is properly used on the computer and with the operating system for which it was designed for a period of 90 days after the date of the original purchase and that the documentation correctly describes the operation of the Software in all material respects 5 2 2 any hardware supplied by the Owner will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of original purchase 5 3 If the Owner is notified of significant errors during the period of any warranty it will correct any such demonstrable errors defects in the Software its docu
136. se at the completion of the sweep the standard plot is displayed Needs an Isotropic field monitor attached Test Fixed Generator Output Instead of using the signal generator levels obtained using the calibration process this uses the real time value during the test It initially set the generator to the initial setting and then once an effective test has been established it uses the current value for the next frequency Note that is does this initial setting for each band of the amplifier Test Slow Change During testing the RF is slow ramped up to get to the actual required test level Cal RVC Fixed Position Development RVC calibration function not complete Probe Range Allows the selection of the Isotropic field probe range The lower the range the more accurate the readings This range is only need for older type probes such as the AR FP6001 Record Forward Power During Calibration Records uses forward power during calibration Reset Calibration Reference Allows the calibration reference to be reset Warning this deletes all current information and records Note you must generate a reference prior to calibrations Modulation Type Depth Frequency Allows the selection of modulation during the test sweep Sometime the basic Vasona modulation can not cope with the requirements of the standard In these cases the driver needs updating 1 To edit the driver select the Edit IEEE Control Analyser Receir function A
137. sions 14 Hoy 11 18 49 Max Min 4m u F if I a a Min aoe MHz Template 2 1 1BGHz s Filename d Program Files EMiGoft Vasona Results iv aa a air i OO74ig4h abowe DGHz emi Capture Options lear Trace E I ake Sweep Sweep Time re 100 l MIG Capture Store g Data gt gt Capture Shore Analyser Plot Data Copy Data PotH Front Hgt1 1 16 0 7 4 8 5 18 2 19PM 12 7 2011 Reset Data Clears all the current data Clear Trace Take Sweep Clears the trace or performs a sweep Sweep Time ms Displays the sweep time of the analyser Config Analyser Presets the network analyser in accordance with the Vasona template same function are a preview trace function Warning your network analyser may need calibration after this process Capture Store Captures the current trace ensure that the sweep is complete This function then stores the trace into the storage selection area see Position Settings Note that after the storage process the entry point is disabled and next one is highlighted To over write a given record click on enable updates then select the relevant position Capture Captures the current trace ensure that the sweep is complete Store Stores the trace data in the current storage selection area see Position Settings Plot Data Plot the current selection based upon the selection in the Misc tab Copy Data Copies the current polarity data to
138. t supported 1 9kHz 26GHz 2 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz xGHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No One Port supported 1 9kHz 1 5GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector No Average Detector Simulated Preselector Yes One Port supported 1 9kHz 40GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes Rohde amp Schwarz ESHS10 2 31 Required Options Not applicable ESCS30 Main 2 22 OTP 02 01 Required Options GRA 02 36 Not applicable Equipment Towers Turntables EMCO 1050 1060 2090 or equivalent To be added Sunol SVC99 or equivalent Various Equipment Power Meters Agilen HP 4418A To be added 4418B 4419B 734B aa amp NRVS To be added aie NRVD Equipment Signal Generators Rohde amp Schwarz Agilent HP SMY To be added SMG SMH SML MXG HP83731B HP8648C HP8673C HP83650L E8257C E4438C To be added Equipment Isotropic Field Probe AR Holiday WG FP5000 Various FP5080 FP6001 HI4455 HI6005 HI6105 EMR20 Various Various One Port 1 9kHz 30MHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector Yes One Port 1 9kHz 2 9GHz Quasi Peak Detector Yes Average Detector Yes Preselector No
139. t in goto position function because it needs to fully control the turntable position Default Turntable Speed When Vasona has completed it s control of the turntable it sets the speed to this default setting typically 1 Equipment Tower T Vasona Equipment Details Help General Analyser Pre Amplifier Turntable Tower LISN Generator Ethernet Telnet Travel Limits lece ou hese 0 Default Tower Speed Min crm UU E x Max emn 200 Analyser IEEE Address IEEE488 address use general section for changing this value Travel Limits Min cm defines the lower height limit this is normally set to 100 Max cm defines the upper height limit this is normally set to 400 Default Tower Speed When Vasona has completed it s control of the tower it sets the speed to this default setting typically 2 Note there is no need to have tower offsets like turntable offsets Equipment LISN leee Address na IEEE Address IEEE488 address use general section for changing this value Equipment Generator General Analyser Pre Amplifier Turntable Tower LISH Generator Ethernet Telnet leee Address Ein Modulation Misc Information Types RF Outputs Mone M Output AM io mo External External AM Settings External DC External DC AM Settings Fed PM Uther s 1st 1 1 1 14 IEEE Address EEE488 address use general section for changing this value
140. t trace displayed on the graph Trace 1 or 2 Format of the data within the trace Method How the Data was captured see below Trace Single Vertical Horizontal Live Neutral Supply Return Signal Line Line 1 3 phase Line 2 3 phase Line 3 3 phase Horizontal Vertical Supply Return Live All Lines 3 phase Method Paste Data Maximised During Rotation Maximised Step Description Data is of unknown origin may just be a captured analyser trace Data has been captured when a device or line was under test Data has been captured during a preview assessment a maximised trace is display where several devices or lines were under test Description Data has been pasted from the windows clipboard Data was captured during rotation of the turntable Data was captured during each step in the cycle rather than rotation of the turntable Points Number of data points in the emission trace Analyser Trace Trace from which the data was captured normally A or B Control Panel Mk Trace 1 H orizontal ertical Method M aximiged Step Analyser Trace n a Points 1 202 Trace Method Analyser Trace Pointe View Test Data Debug Test honor These functions cover the control of the marker on the emission profile displayed in the graph On Turns marker on ie you will see the V pointer on the display Active Dictates which marker is
141. t view GR1089 Calculations Supply Voltage DC Appropriate DC supply voltage for the EUT 24 48 130 and 140 EUT Supply Current A Supply current measured at the EUT input Clicking create limit will create the relevant limit and save limit will save the current values The actual limit is in mV but Vasona works best in dBuVv DataSET would need to be saved prior to testing Frequency Scan Table Example Scan Set Default Use Formal MHz MHz kHz kHz dE dE Formal O 500 100 30 0 50 amp No ample Scan 2 500 s0000 1000 1 0 80 EN E E Eee 30 000 200 000 300 0 200 000 230 000 3 0 Default Default O Yes 230 000 1000 000 1000 0 1000 60 20 Yes 1000 000 10000 000 100 0 i 6 Eo O oo eee o Frequency Scan Table Setting up a Frequency Scan Table allows the adjustment of several key elements during a single Vasona scan operation In addition this also allows the selection of different bandwidths for formal measurements Where default is selected the value of the current template will be used Click the set default will select this option within the current cell The copy and paste functionality between Vasona and excel works with this option note 1 is the default value Details are as follows Freq Start MHz Defines the start frequency of the sub range Freq Stop MHz Defines the stop frequency of the sub range 1 where the range is not fu
142. tails Drivers Formal Test Selection Graticule IEEE Address IEEE command Set Preamplifier Internal Reference Level Setting Removal From Template Selection Slow Capture Support Devices Storage Trace Autosave Basic Program Structure Computer Equipment Required Equipment Configuration Results Section Details Section Work Area Details Section Configuration F G H Find Peaks Fine Tune Formal Assessment Getting Help IEEE Control Investigation Assessment L Logon Menu M Margin Measurement Philosophy N No of peaks found O Overview P Peak Excerusion Preview Measurements Q R Required Equipment Results Section S Sweep Control Find Peaks Find Peaks Find Peaks Computer Equipment Test Equipment Configuration Analyser Conducted Final Test Information Misc Plot Sweep Details Stop T Test Equipment Turntable Tower Turntable speed Test Equipment U V W Work Area X Y Z
143. tenuation is required hence the attenuation adding to the calibration half of the set up as shown below In this case additional current probe is needed just as a dummy transducer and any additional attenuation needs adding as a cable loss Conducted Immunity 4 A power meter shall be selected as a second device This show how to set IEEE address This case shows a Rohde amp Schwarz NRVS 5 Select Calibration Enabled in the sweep details window 6 Set the Cal Level to 10 V emf as required Set the max level for the generator to 5 dBm will protect the amplifier from overload Equipment Communication Setup Seu ie Description S eral Number IEE TolAmaser va 8 2 Pye meter NAYS As Cal Level AEn amp schwarz nya ver 2 6 13 Ee Other Ho of Scan Mo of test p M Calibration Enabled Est Test Tir Equipment Control Calc Levels Test Level fi T Max Levels Generator dB mf F Cal Level fi 0 Forward Power dEr U T Units EA E Calibration T est Offset dB 0 Accuracy dB 0 5 Start Level dBm 40 The start level needs to be set low because the gain of the system is not know hence this is the first value used then the received level is measured and adjusted accordingly If the unit value is set to V emf then the 6dB will be taken into account because power meters have 50 ohm input and emf is into a open circuit So if 10V emf is set the
144. the current emission profile marker to the relevant results table Which results table is dependent upon the Add To function default is Debug Add To Defines the table which the Add Freq functions will operate see graphic for details Debug is the default table Trace Allows the emission profiles to be copied to the windows clipboard profiles can also be pasted and merged See below Refresh Plot Re plots the emission profile without changing the current axes values Re Plot Re plots the emission profile changing the current axes to the default values Plot Allows the frequency axis to be set to either Linear or LOG Warning be wary of limits with slopes which may not be correctly represented using linear axes Copy Graph to Clipboard copies the contents of the Graph to the clipboard Copy Full Graph to Clipboard under given circumstances copies a larger graphical image to the clipboard Marker Active Marker 2 Active Add Freq Add To t Debug Peak Trace Marker Active Marker 2 Active Add Freq Add To wu Peak Trace Refresh Plot Re Plot Plot Copy Graph to Clipboard Copy Full Graph to Clipboard Formal Ambient Library Copy Trace Paste Trace Merge Trace 1 2 gt 1 Clear si a Convert To Dual Limits AF Level ro ard TERE E E ee N D DA D DA E D Location Emission Tables Above the results tables in the test resu
145. tion when Turntable To Position the tower travel to Step Size of the step between the From and the To positions Allows you to control the position of the turntable during assessment for example during emission measurement the following will occur with the Capture Data option set to at each step and the following parameters are set From 0 To 360 Step 180 Data will be captured with the turntable at heights of 0 180 and 360 If you are unsure of how the tower turntable will operate during assessment click on the Demo button this gives you a visual example of how the equipment will operate Using the same setting during immunity assessment the relevant range will be swept at each position Turntable Speed Sets the speed of the turntable if supported by the turntable and the driver Setting the speed requires the setting of various offsets changeable in the instrument window Limits The limits for the table settings are changeable on the instrument window Complete Operation First Dictates the tower or turntable cycle defines which will be completed first during any given sequence Polarity Control Movement Fixed The antenna polarity will be at one fixed position during assessment dependent upon the value of the postiion option First Defines which polarity will be assessed first Capture Data During Movement Will capture data during movement of the turntable the tower must be at a
146. tions Save Screen Image gt File Stores the screen image on the analyser to a Bitmap GIF Functions Copy Results From Copies results from an existing window which is open to the current window Debug ActiveTrace Set which trace Vasona will operate through Debug Active StorageTrace Using a Capture Current Trace function data will be stored within Vasona in the defined trace Debug Capture Data Current Trace Captures the current analyser trace this also resets the current start stop frequency of the scan see sweep details Debug Capture Data Continuous Capture Captures the current analyser trace continuously During this process you can use the various marker functions etc This is ideal for doing remote debug testing The following are there is highlight the available short cuts they also perform the functions if selected Debug Capture Data Marker gt Peak Update List F8 Moves the current Analyser Marker Frequency to the peak signal and automatically updates the current highlighted signal Debug Capture Data Update List Freq Only Shift F8 Updates the current frequency of the highlighted peak to that of the analyser marker frequency ie performs an update freq function Debug Capture Data Update List Cntl Shift F8 Debug Capture Data Set Analyser Centre Frequency F9 Debug Capture Data Increase frequency SPAN F11 Debug Capture Data Decrease frequency SPAN F12 Debug Capt
147. to Hat re calculated using the relevant dimensions Bore Sight Offset If Vasona is not controlling tower turntable equipment then the following window will be displayed this is known as the simple display format Set Antenna Horizontal Renee Pope aaron oe Treaties eee ESLER lick i rr alt Tl es a M bat me to toggle graph Maximise Da This illustrates a polar plot Double click on the plot or click me to toggle graph area to display a different type Fea at Sore ee oo This illustrates a standard plot Double click on re i the plot or click me to toggle graph area to aad display a different type Azk Hat Pal Original Data show the frequency of the emission when Ta Og Me n the table was first updated You can revert to this frequency by right mouse clicking on the emission and selecting the relevant option Original D ata 437 49225 f To enable disable equipment control see interaction in the sweep configuration window Routines Preview Tower Scans the antenna over the full range of the tower whilst recording the current marker amplitude The amplitude height graph will be updated Maximise Tower Scans the antenna over the full range of the tower whilst recording the current marker amplitude then goes back to the highest reading The amplitude height graph will be updated Preview Turntable Fully rotates the turntable whilst recording the current marker ampl
148. to investigate a particular region use the zoom function Many functions are available See 1 Right Mouse Button Functions 2 Pull Down Menus Graphical Data Zoom Function gI o A TTT Has S00 Boast it Lt AIU Eeoa AU oorr 7 Sie a g M AE E MN a Frequeny Mi C0 Te asad Class B Radiated Hectic Field Emissions 1 Left mouse button click and keep depressed 2 Move mouse in any direction 3 A Zoom Area will be displayed with the frequency range covered 4 Release mouse when you have got the relevant area Vasona will now re plot the graph Te 150 011 to 538 532 Vasona by EMiSoft hary FAwerage Lt 16 0 BO Frequency WiHz REET S01 Radiated Class B Radiated Hectic Field Emissions Pull Down Menus File View Configuration toggles back to the configuration window File New opens a new results window using the current template File Import currently has no functionality File Save opens the save window so you can store the current results File Save As re opens the save window so you can save current results to a new file File Printer Setup configures the system printer File Print Options Opens sweep details window at the Misc TAB File Print Prints current results File Plot Linear Plots emission results with a linear frequency axis File Plot Log Plots emission results with a logarithmic frequency axis File Plot Refresh Re plots the
149. ure Data Clear Write Shift F11 Debug Capture Data Clear Max Hold Both F12 Debug Preview Sweep Set an analyser to a defined state antenna factors reference level settings and set the start stop frequency to the current sweep range this is using trace A 1 or B 2 Debug Draw Specification Limits Redraws the specification limits on the spectrum analyser display Toolbar Icon Function Open a new results window Save current data this opens the save window Removes the current highlighted point s from the current table and places them on the clipboard Copies the current highlighted point s to the clipboard Pastes the contents of the clipboard over any data points Pastes the contents of the clipboard and inserts them to the current table Prints current data to the current default windows printer oo e lele e i Opens the sweep details window Re plots current emission profile Eel Opens the sweep details window Fa el l Toggles back to template window Runs current test storing data in trace 1 z Runs current test storing data in trace 2 4 11 2 Immunity Assessment The test results window within Vasona allows you to view edit record and manipulate immunity signals and the test signal to allow immunity assessment Many functions are available see 1 Right Mouse Button Options 2 Pull Down Menus 3 Toolbar same as emission testing tl Vason
150. utton click 2 Select Select Template This will select the template Note 1 You can also Drag Drop the icon into the template area shown in the details section 2 This right mouse click function provides many other options Read Template Begin Test See Toolbar functions DataSet Manipulation Associate a DataSet Template Lirnit Cable Analjsers Fecevers B RE FCC 1 6 5H2 Radiated Emissions Work Srea eM Filename coro Tt mmer Select Template New Template d Save Template Save S Rename Template Clear Current Template Delete Template TIE d Select Template Area Print Properties To associate a particular DataSet File with a given transducer equipment or element you can perform the following function 1 Left mouse button click on the element required EMIT T 2 Drag it to the correct part of the template the mouse icon will change from Dro when a valid area has been found 3 Release the mouse Note 1 Average limit is the lower display on the spectrum analyser 2 Performing a right mouse button selection will also often select the option Remove a DataSet Move your mouse over the element which needs removal it will be displayed in the Menu Details section at the top left hand corner of the Window 1 Right Mouse Button Click 2 Select Remove From Template Edit a DataSet Move your mouse over the element you want to e
151. ver Details Opens the Analyser Receiver section of the Equipment Control window Edit IEEE Control Analyser Receiver Opens the window providing the IEEE control functions of the analyser receiver we do not recommend changing any of these functions Sweep Configuration Opens the Analyser Receiver section of the Sweep Control window Rename Analyser Receiver Allows you to rename the selected Analyser Receiver Remove From Template Removes an Analyser Receiver from the template option only available when the mouse is over the Analyser Receiver within the Template Diagram in the main template window To remove the receiver select the 2nd device from the Template Diagr am Aff end Device a Properties Opens the properties window for a particular Analyser Receiver Above the results file icons in the main template window Open Open From Another Location Save To Another Location Delete Properties Location Work Area Icons Open Open a given set of test results and places them into a new results window Open From Another Location Allows a file to be loaded from a different directory The opens results file window is displayed Save To Another Location Allows the selected file to be saved to another location The save as results file window is displayed Delete Deletes a results file after a warning Properties Opens the properties window for a particular Icon Above the work area Icons wit
152. ving in the downwards direction Tower Stop Stops the tower movement Tower Goto Maximum Sets the tower height to the last maximum position Tower Goto Top Sets the tower height to the Top highest Position likely to be 400cm Tower Goto Bottom Sets the tower azimuth to the Bottom lowest Position likely to be 100cm Tower Goto Height Sets the tower height to any valid position Tower Preview Performs the preview tower process Pol Horizontal Sets the antenna to horizontal polarization Pol Vertical Sets the antenna to vertical polarization Stop Stops the test and the motion of the tower turntable 4 9 2 Immunity Assessment Vasona Assessment Control Form Turntable Tower Pol Stop Help Signal Details 3 No Freq Ampl Azt Hat Pol Po p sof of ofiof H If Vasona is not controlling tower turntable equipment then the following window will be displayed this is known as the simple display format Original Data pa i 4 Test Voltage n a Curr Lel n a n a Amplitude Modulation Record Failure Track lt ji A ee Frequency Amplitude E Comments Movement Complete 10 54PM 12719 2011 Test Voltage Vasona will display the field strength during the testing Field strength recording or field monitoring needs to be enabled TH a EMiSoft Vasona User Manual i vasona Start Menu E M I EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Gloss
153. wer LISN Generator Ethernet Telnet Rotation Limits leee Address 2 Min degs 0 Max degs 360 Ww Speed Variation 4vailable Motor Speed Turmbable Speed Offset Speed 0 o Speed 1 3 Speed 2 1 Default Turntable Speed Speed 3 hi 2 Analyser IEEE Address IEEE488 address use general section for changing this value Rotation Limits Min degs defines the anticlockwise rotation limit this is normally set to 0 Max degs defines the clockwise rotation limit this is normally set to 360 Motor Speed Speed Variation Available Enables the control of rotational speed of the turntable The setting during the test is available in the sweep details window Turntable Speed Offset defines the offset setting of the turntable This may be defined for each of the four available speeds which is dependent exactly how the turntable is configured This value is basically the amount of over shoot that occurs with each available speed As the speed increases the turntable has more inertia hence when the stop button is pressed the turntable continues to rotate coming to a stop a few or many degrees later 1 Vasona has no method to detect the presence of a variable facility with motor or controller 2 Speed control is currently limited to Sunol turntables 3 Please read your Sunol user manual to set the various speed settings to allow for very slow or fast motion 4 Vasona does not use the buil
154. y accuracy of the measured emission Network used for the assessment of power line conducted emissions An emission profile which is produced from the worst case amplitudes of at least two different traces For example when using Vasona with the polarity setting Horizontal Vertical the emission profile is the worst case of both sweeps A Windows application in which you can open multiple copies of the same window Method used to calibrate open site and semi anechoic chambers Network used for the assessment of telecommunication line conducted emissions A device used to provide RF attenuation and suppression from transient energy It must be used during power line conducted emission measurements to protect the front end of the spectrum analyser receiver A reference facility used to measure radiated electric field emissions A metal enclosure which eliminates ambient signals Screened Room Absorber Lined A screened room containing absorber materials used to reduce internal resonance s Work Area Work Area defines the storage location for results ie C Program Files EMiSoft Vasona Results ResO TH EMiSoft Vasona User Manual Vasona Index M EMiSoft Web Site Contents Index Glossary lt lt prev next gt gt Soft A About Vasona Ambient Definition Storage Analyser Active Trace Apply Correction Factors to Spec Limit Attenuation Setting Capture Current Trace De

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