raditeq RadiPower RF Power Meter User Manual

: June 17, 2024
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Table of Contents

raditeq RadiPower RF Power Meter
Product Usage Instructions
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Introduction
The RadiPower® 4000 Series
RadiPower® Installation
Software Configuration
Specifications RPR4000 Pro Series
Warranty
EU Declaration of Conformity
contact
References
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raditeq RadiPower RF Power Meter

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Specifications

Model : RPR4006R
Supplier Information : Raditeq B.V. Vijzelmolenlaan 3 3447 GX, Woerden The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)348 200 100
Internet : www.raditeq.com
Email: support@raditeq.com

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction

Please read the manual carefully to understand the safety markings, product instructions, and system handling. Refer to the manual for detailed operation and control information.

Theory of Operation

The RF Power Meter measures and displays the power of radio frequency signals. It provides accurate readings for various applications.

Stand-alone Configuration

The RF Power Meter can be used in a stand-alone configuration without the need for additional software. Connect the power meter to the appropriate power source and antenna to begin measuring RF power.

Software Configuration

For advanced features and data analysis, the RF Power Meter can be connected to software for configuration. Install the provided software on a compatible device and follow the software setup instructions.

Stand-alone Command Set

Refer to the manual for a list of stand-alone command sets that can be used to control and configure the RF Power Meter without software assistance.

RPR4006R – RadiPower Status & Setting Commands

This section provides commands to check the status and configure settings of the RF Power Meter for optimal performance.

RPR4006R – Measurement Commands

These commands allow users to initiate measurements and obtain accurate readings from the RF Power Meter.

FAQ

Q: Can I clean the RF Power Meter with water?
A: For cleaning, use a clean, dry cloth or a damp cloth where needed. Avoid using water directly on the equipment.
Q: Is the RF Power Meter compliant with RoHS Directive?
A : Yes, this product contains no hazardous substances as described in the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).

RadiPower® product manual

This product manual refers to the RadiPower® pro series.

Models: RPR4006R
Made by Raditeq B.V.

Carefully read the content of this manual before operating the product and make sure all the safety instructions are strictly followed. For your convenience, a Quick Start Guide has been added to this product. This Quick Start Guide contains the basic start-up steps and main safety warnings. Please keep the Quick Start Guide (and this regular manual) close at hand when you operate your new Raditeq product(s). Please contact your local reseller if you have any questions. Supplier Information

WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

Read the contents of this product manual carefully and become familiar with the safety markings, the product instructions and the handling of the system. Please refer to the applicable product manual(s) for further information regarding the operation and control of the product(s).
Only Raditeq-qualified maintenance personnel is allowed to perform maintenance and/or repair service on the equipment.
This product contains materials that can be recycled and reused to minimize material waste. At the ‘end-of-life’, specialized companies can dismantle the discarded system to collect the reusable and recyclable materials. If your product is at its ‘end-of-life’, please return it to your local reseller or to Raditeq for recycling.
For cleaning, use a clean, dry cloth (or a damp cloth where needed) and wipe the surface of the equipment.
This product contains no hazardous substances as described in the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
This Product contains embedded software, which is (stand-alone) upgradeable using the RadiMation® Software.

Introduction

This manual contains information about the RadiPower® RPR4000 Pro series range of RF power meters. An accurate power meter is indispensable to perform reliable EMC measurements. The RadiPower® 4006R Pro is a RF power meter specially designed for power measurements during EMC tests. The RadiPower® is an affordable, accurate and fast power meter. It provides accurate RMS measurements over a wide frequency range, which enables effective measurements in accordance with the latest EMC standards. Each RadiPower® RF power meter has an USB port that allows direct connection and control from any Microsoft® Windows PC.
Please read this manual carefully and make sure to pay special attention to the chapters regarding your new product(s).

RadiMation® Software

RadiMation® is the brand-independent EMC automation software from Raditeq. RadiMation® places the EUT in the centre. The software is designed to perform all EMC tests required to certify an EUT. As a result, the test data of all different tests is collected in one single software package, allowing fully automated report generation. Our advanced report generation tool streamlines the process of creating test reports following EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) tests. With its user-friendly interface and efficient functionality, generating a comprehensive test report has never been easier. By simply pressing a single button, the tool automatically compiles all the necessary data and formats them into a professional and organized report.
This automation significantly reduces the time and effort traditionally required to manually compile and format test reports. Our tool ensures consistency and accuracy in report generation, minimizing the risk of errors or omissions.
Furthermore, the report generation tool supports the inclusion of all relevant graphs, charts, tables, and explanatory notes to provide a comprehensive understanding of the test results.
By simplifying the report generation process, our tool empowers EMC test engineers to focus more on their core tasks, such as analyzing results and implementing mitigation strategies if necessary. This improves overall productivity and efficiency in the testing workflow, enabling faster turnaround times for delivering test reports to clients or internal teams. Device drivers for all main manufacturers are freely made available or are made for free when required, as long as the equipment is standard commercially available and still supported by the original manufacturer. This allows you to choose the best-suited EMC test equipment for each specific application, instead of being locked in by a vendor.

The RadiPower® 4000 Series

The RadiPower® RF power sensor

Model: RPR4006R
True RMS Power Meter for measurements of a (non) sinusoidal signal.

Shielded USB cable]

Model: USB A male to Mini USB
Used to connect the RF power sensor with the PC.

Standard delivered with USB stick containing the following documents:

The user manual and Quick Start Guide.
The installation of RadiMation® Free software and drivers.
Optional – The calibration certificate for the power meter (if a calibration was requested).

Theory of operation
The RadiPower® RPR4006R incorporates a hardware RMS detector, enabling direct measurement of (non)-sinusoidal signals with exceptional accuracy. This advanced feature eliminates the need for additional signal processing or waveform assumptions, making it a versatile device for a wide range of applications.

RadiPower® Installation

Stand-alone Configuration
Connect the RadiPower® sensor to a Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 preferred). Use the supplied USB cable to connect the RadiPower® sensor. The hardware installation for the RadiPower® sensor is now complete.
Connect the RadiPower® sensor to a Windows computer with a USB port for ‘stand-alone’ use. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the sensor to your computer. Windows will prompt that new hardware has been found. The USB driver for the RadiPower® is Windows-certified and will be loaded automatically from the Windows update. If the drivers are not loaded automatically, these can be installed manually from the supplied USB key. Follow the normal instructions from Windows to install the drivers manually.
Once the drivers are loaded successfully, the RadiPower® will be shown in the device list.

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Software Configuration

In order to control the RadiPower® from a computer, the RadiMation® EMC software package can be used. RadiMation® from Raditeq is sold separately. A free-ware version of RadiMation® is available on:

https://www.raditeq.com/automated-emc-software/radimation-free/. If the RadiPower® is operated manually, this chapter can be skipped. RadiMation comes after version 2022.2 with an Auto Detect feature. This makes it possible to automatically detect Raditeq (and other hardware) and configure it. The Auto detect start when you first download and install RadiMation. Or click Devices -> Auto-detect.

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After Clicking the all settings press continue till the auto-detect wizard completes and select (all) Devices to be added to your configuration. For more information and an instructional video go to:
https://www.raditeq.com/radimation-auto-detect-feature/

Stand-alone command set

The RadiPower® sensor can also be directly connected to a PC. Communication with the RadiPower® sensor is possible using a virtual COM-port (VCP)

Command	Descritption	Power meter Reply
*IDN?	Returns the ID of the RadiPower	Raditeq, RPR4006R, 4.2.0
ID_NUMBER?	Returns unique identifier number.

• Frequency: 1.3 GHz

• ACQ Speed: 1 MS/sec

• Filter: 12

• Auto store: Off

• Power offset: 0.00 dB

• Power units: dB

*After resetting the user parameter, the embedded software is restarted.

|

Command	Descritption	Power meter Reply
STORE	The following parameters are stored by this command:

• Frequency

• ACQ Speed

• Filter

• Power offset

• Power units

| OK
AUTO_STORE| Sets the auto store setting, with :

0 = settings will not be automatically stored

1 = settings will be stored in flash after

each change of the settings.

*Be aware, the flash will degrade much

faster when activated!

| OK
AUTO_STORE?| Query the auto store setting.

0 = Settings will not be automatically stored

1 = Settings will be stored in Flash after

each change of the settings.

*Be aware, the flash will degrade much

faster when activated!

| For example: “1”

RPR4006R – Measurement Commands

Command	Descritption	Power meter Reply
POWER?	Returns the measured power in dBm or Watt	For example: “-38,81”
POWER_UNIT	Set in which unit the reply on the “POWER?”

command must be. can be:

0 = dBm

1 = Watt

| OK
POWER_UNIT?| Replies the used unit

0 = dBm

1 = Watt

| For example: “0”
POWER_OFFSET| Sets the power offset in dB. can

be set from -100.00 to +100.00 dB.

| OK
POWER_OFFSET?| Repliesthepoweroffset. Seethecommand: “POWER_OFFSET” for the explanation of .| For example: “15.23”
FILTER| Set the filter of the power meter where

can be set from “1” till “12”.

| OK
FILTER?| Get the currently used filter by the power

meter

| For example: “12”
FILTER_BW?| Returns the filter bandwidth in Hz.

Filter bandwidth is calculated by ACQ_speed dvidided by averaging

| Set the frequency of the power meter

where, is in Hertz.

| OK
FREQUENCY?| Get the current used frequency by the power meter| For example: “1300000000”
GET_DATA?| Returns power, frequency, and filter in a

single reply.

| For example:

“-6858;50000000;12” =

-68.85dBm, 50MHz, filter 12

| |
Command| Descritption| Power meter Reply
---|---|---
GD?| Returns power, frequency, and filter in a

single reply.

| For example:

“-6858;50000000;12” =

-68.85dBm, 50MHz, filter 12

ACQ_SPEED| Set the ADC sample speed in kSps.

can be:

• 1000

• 5000 (*)

*Not supported in ranging mode

| OK
ACQ_SPEED?| Get the set current used ACQ_Speed used by the power meter|

For example: “1000”

Specifications RPR4000 Pro Series

Model| RPR4006R|
---|---|---
Measuring function| RMS power
Measurement speed| 1 MS/s | 5 MS/s
Resolution| 0,01 dB
Measuring units| dBm or Watt
Zero adjustment| Not required
Input damage level| > +20 dBm
Measurement range & accuracy
Frequency range| 4 kHz to 6 GHz
Power measuring range| Frequency| MAX dBm| MIN dBm
| 4 kHz – 100 MHz| +10| -70
| 100 MHz – 1,5 GHz| +10| -65
| 1,5 GHz – 3,5 GHz| +10| -60
| 3 ,5 GHz – 4,5 GHz| +10| -55
| 4,5 GHz – 6 GHz| +10| -50
Frequency response accuracy (at 23º C ± 2º C)| +/- 0,2 dB
Linearity error| 0,05 dB + 0,005 dB/dB
Temperature effect| 0,15 dB max over the full temperature range
Deviation from CW for signals with high crest factor| < 0,2 dB
VSWR
Max SWR: < 100 MHz| 1,05
100 MHz to 6 GHz| 1,10
Connections & Dimensions
Dimensions of measuring device (LxWxH)| 125,2 44.5 32 mm
RF input connector| N-type precision
Data connector (power head side)| Mini USB
Power Consumption|
Supply voltage| +5Vdc from USB port (4,75 V to 5,25 V)
Current consumption (USB)| Max. 500 mA
Environmental conditions
Temperature range (operating)| 0° to 30° Celsius
Temperature range (storage)| -10 to 50º C
Relative humidity| 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Compliance
EMC| EN 61326
Low Voltage| N/A
Warranty| 3 year (1)|

A year’s warranty will be granted only after you register the product at www.raditeq.com. Without registration, a 1 year warranty period applies.

All specifications are measured after 30 minutes of warm-up time and 0dBm unless specified otherwise.
Typical specifications indicate that the measured values are met on at least 80% of the points.

Warranty

Warranty Conditions

Raditeq B.V. offers a standard warranty term of three (3) years on their products, calculated from the shipping date, under the condition that the product is registered on www.raditeq.com. For registration of the product, the customer should provide the product model, serial number and the responsible reseller (if applicable). If the product is not registered, a limited warranty term of one (1) year will be applicable

Return Material Authorization (RMA) & Warranty repair

If a defect occurs to our product within the warranty term, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) ‘Warranty Repair’ request can be issued using the RMA link at www.raditeq.com/support. Upon receipt of the request, an RMA number will be provided. Please do not send the product without this RMA number! The defective product should be shipped to our service department at the following address

Raditeq B.V. – Service Department
Vijzelmolenlaan 3
3447GX WOERDEN
The Netherlands

There will be no charge for repair services (materials or labour) within the (extended) warranty term. These warranty terms are not applicable to

Normal wear and tear
Fibre optic cables
Products that have been improperly used
Products that have been used outside their specified range
Products that have been improperly installed and/or maintained
Products that have been modified without the approval of Raditeq
Calibration and/or re-calibration of the product

Repair services on products that are not covered by the Raditeq warranty will be charged to the customer.
Repairs outside warranty
If a defect is not covered under warranty, an RMA fixed-repair can be ordered on the RMA link: www.raditeq.com/support If a re-calibration is needed after repair, this calibration should be ordered separately. The calibration will be performed at the ISO17025 accredited calibration laboratories of DARE!! Calibrations are based on the applicable service code/prices.
Warranty after repair
For repairs outside the original warranty period, a limited warranty of six months is applicable on the performed repair. Shipping conditions are the same as with repairs that are covered within the original warranty period.
Shipping
The customer will need to arrange shipping and cover for the costs (e.g. transportation costs, duties, taxes) for sending the defective product the service department of Raditeq in The Netherlands. Raditeq will arrange the courier and cover for the costs for the return shipment after repair.