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PMX40 RF Power Meter – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PMX40

RF Power Meter

98408900A | Rev 20210115

PMX40 RF Power Meter – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Revision 20210115

P/N 98408900A

This manual covers the PMX40 RF Power Meter, serial numbers: 1001 and higher.

The PMX40 application software used in this product is licensed by Boonton Electronics, a subsidiary of

the Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.

PMX40 RF Power Meter – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and

maintenance of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings

elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the

instrument. Boonton Electronics assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these

requirements.

DO NOT OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal

adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the

power cable connected. Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even though the power

cable was removed, therefore; always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and

resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT

Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications on the instrument. Return the

instrument to Boonton Electronics for repair to ensure that the safety features are maintained.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

This safety requirement symbol has been adopted by the International Electro-technical

Commission, Document 66 (Central Office) 3, Paragraph 5.3, which directs that an

instrument be so labeled if, for the correct use of the instrument, it is necessary to refer

to the instruction manual. In this case it is recommended that reference be made to the

instruction manual when connecting the instrument to the signal source and USB host.

The CAUTION symbol denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operational procedure,

practice, or instruction that, if not followed, could result in damage to or destruction of

part or all of the instrument and accessories. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION symbol

until its conditions are fully understood and met.

The NOTE symbol is used to mark information that should be read. This information can

be very useful to the operator in dealing with the subjects covered in this section.

The HINT symbol is used to identify additional comments that are outside of the normal

format of the manual and provide users additional information about the subject.

PMX40 RF Power Meter – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

1 General Information ..........................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Organization...............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Description .................................................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Features .....................................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Accessories.................................................................................................................................1-2

1.5 Optional Configurations.............................................................................................................1-2

1.6 Specifications .............................................................................................................................1-2

2 Installation .........................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Unpacking & Repacking .............................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Power Requirements .................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Connections ...............................................................................................................................2-2

2.4 Preliminary Check ......................................................................................................................2-3

3 Getting Started...................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Organization...............................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Operating Controls, Indicators, and Connections......................................................................3-1

3.3 Touch Screen Display .................................................................................................................3-4

3.4 Initialization................................................................................................................................3-6

3.5 Making Measurements ..............................................................................................................3-8

3.5.1 Continuous Mode...............................................................................................................3-8

3.5.2 Pulse Mode ........................................................................................................................3-9

3.5.3 Statistical Mode ...............................................................................................................3-10

4 Operation ...........................................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Manual Operation......................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Control Menus ...........................................................................................................................4-1

4.3 Parameter Data Entry and Selection..........................................................................................4-2

4.3.1 Numerical Data Entry.........................................................................................................4-2

4.3.2 Parameter Pick-List Selection.............................................................................................4-2

4.4 Menu Reference.........................................................................................................................4-3

4.4.1 Main Menu.........................................................................................................................4-3

4.4.2 MAINMeasure ................................................................................................................4-3

4.4.3 MAINDisplay...................................................................................................................4-4

4.4.4 MAINStat. Mode ............................................................................................................4-4

4.4.5 MAINChannel .................................................................................................................4-5

4.4.6 MAINTime ......................................................................................................................4-8

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4.4.7 MAINTrigger...................................................................................................................4-8

4.4.8 MAINMarkers.................................................................................................................4-9

4.4.9 MAINPulse Def .............................................................................................................4-10

4.4.10 MAINSystem.................................................................................................................4-11

4.4.11 MAINSystemSensor Data .........................................................................................4-11

4.4.12 MAINSystemI/O ConfigLAN..................................................................................4-12

4.4.13 MAINSystemTest Source..........................................................................................4-12

4.4.14 MAINSystemExit.......................................................................................................4-13

4.4.15 MAINSystemReports ................................................................................................4-13

5 Application Notes...............................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Introduction to Pulse Measurements........................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 ...................................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Diode Detection .................................................................................................................5-3

5.2 Pulse Definitions ........................................................................................................................5-4

5.2.1 Standard IEEE Pulse............................................................................................................5-5

5.3 Automatic Measurements .........................................................................................................5-6

5.3.1 Automatic Measurement Criteria ......................................................................................5-6

5.3.2 Automatic Measurement Terms........................................................................................5-6

5.3.3 Automatic Measurement Sequence ..................................................................................5-7

5.3.4 Average Power Over an Interval ......................................................................................5-10

5.4 Statistical Mode Automatic Measurements ............................................................................5-11

5.5 Measurement Accuracy ...........................................................................................................5-13

6 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Safety .........................................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Cleaning......................................................................................................................................6-1

6.3 Inspection...................................................................................................................................6-1

6.4 Lithium Battery ..........................................................................................................................6-2

6.5 Software Upgrade ......................................................................................................................6-2

Appendix A - Warranty and Repair Policy................................................................................ APPENDIX A-1

Appendix B - End User License Agreement............................................................................... APPENDIXB-1

PMX40 RF Power Meter – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1General Information

This instruction manual provides you with the information you need to install, operate, and maintain

the

Boonton PMX40 RF Power Meter. Section 1 is an introduction to the manual and the instrument.

1.1 Organization

The manual is organized into five sections and two Appendices, as follows:

Section 1 - General Information presents summary descriptions of the instrument and its principal

features, accessories, and options.

Section 2 - Installation provides instructions for unpacking the instrument, setting it up for

operation, connecting power and signal cables, and initial power-up.

Section 3 - Getting Started describes the controls and indicators and the initialization of operating

parameters. Several practice exercises are provided to familiarize yourself with essential setup and

control procedures.

Section 4 - Operation describes the display menus and procedures for operating the instrument

locally from the front panel.

Section 5 - Application Notes provides supplementary information about PMX40 and sensor operation,

advanced features, pulse measurement information, and measurement accuracy.

Appendix A - Warranty and Repair Policy states the policies governing the return and replacement of

modules and instruments during and after the warranty period.

Appendix B - End User License Agreements

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1.2 Description

The PMX40 RF Power Meter provides design engineers and technicians the utility of traditional

benchtop instruments, the flexibility and performance of modern USB RF power sensors, and the

simplicity of a multi-touch display built with Boonton award-winning technology.

As a benchtop meter, the PMX40 provides a standalone solution for capturing, displaying, and analyzing

peak and average RF power in both the time and statistical domains through an intuitive, touch screen

display.

The PMX40 RF Power Meter utilizes up to four Boonton USB RF power sensors with industry-leading

performance and capabilities either independently or for synchronized multi-channel measurements of

CW, modulated, and pulsed signals.

Providing the ultimate flexibility, the PMX40 sensors can be disconnected and independently used as

standalone instruments.

1.3 Features

See PMX40 Datasheet for a brief description of key features.

1.4 Accessories

See PMX40 Datasheet for a complete list of accessories.

1.5 Optional Configurations

See PMX40 Datasheet for a complete list of optional configurations.

1.6 Specifications

See PMX40 Datasheet for the latest specifications.

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