Diamond Engineering PC-9042-NS Manuale dell'operatore
PC-9042-NS Portable Anechoic Chamber with positioner
Installation and Conguration Guide
Congratulations on your purchase!
Diamond Engineering’s measurement and positioning systems have been designed to aid in
the testing and development of small to medium sized antennas and radiating devices. Using our
state of the art software, this system enables you to make many dierent types of measurements
with complete user-denable conguration settings.
This manual will fully assist you with the assembling and conguring as well as teach you
how to utilize the many features of your new positioner. To achieve the full functionality of the
measurement system, it’s expected the user have some working knowledge about the concepts and
theories involved in microwaves and antenna design development.
We cannot emphasize the importance of fully reading and understanding this manual before
using the equipment to avoid damaging the unit and/or voiding your warranty.
Best regards,
The Diamond Engineering Team
Table of Contents
PC-9042 Portable Chamber - Introduction................................................................................7
Unpacking and moving the Chamber..........................................................................................9
Mounting Gimbal to Turntable .....................................................................................................10
Connecting Chamber Halves ..........................................................................................................11
Mounting The Controller Base (for self-install units only) ...................................................12
Connecting the Cables.......................................................................................................................13
RF Feedthrus / LED light switch......................................................................................................14
DUT Mounting Options (Column).................................................................................................15
DUT Mounting (Gimbal) .................................................................................................................16
Fans & Lights .........................................................................................................................................17
Optional Rotary Joint Adapter Plates...........................................................................................18
Miscellaneous Notes...........................................................................................................................19
DAMS Software Installation ............................................................................................................20
DAMS Software Conguration .......................................................................................................21
Single / Primary Positioner Control ..............................................................................................22
Detailed Motor and Axis Specications ......................................................................................23
General System Specications ........................................................................................................24
Part Drawing: Turntable Mounting Hole Pattern.....................................................................26
Part Drawing: Turntable Plate Mounting Hole Pattern..........................................................27
Part Drawing: Gimbal Mounting Plate Drawing.......................................................................28
Troubleshooting and Support.........................................................................................................29
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Installation & Conguration PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber
Overview
The PC-9042 is a 90” x 42” x 42” Portable chamber with integrated positioner for testing devices up
to 20 pounds. The chamber has a unique three-section design allowing it to split apart and easily
moved through standard oce doors. The chamber also features an integrated stationary antenna
mast with adjustable Y- and Z-axis positions.
Shipment Contents
- PC-9042 Compact Chamber
- Pre-mounted DC-202 and control cables
- Separately packaged pre-assembled DC-202 gimbal (mounted after unpacking)
- 3-axis controller (2 + 1 Spare)
- 24V 5A DC power supply with line cord
- 6-foot serial cable
- USB to serial adapter
- Tools (allen wrench set and laser level)
- Setup guide and USB resource drive
- DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio software with license Key
- Python control module
- OPTIONAL: Rotary Joint adapter plate
- OPTIONAL: SPDT Auto-Polarizer Switch
PC-9042 Portable Chamber - Introduction
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Installation & Conguration PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber
IMPORTANT - Follow all notes and information - it is extremely useful to have two people to
facilitate the movement of the chamber when not in completely assembled form. The center
section is shipped connected to one of the end pieces for added stability.
Unpacking and moving the Chamber
Unpacking the Chamber
1. Cut Black Strapping and unwrap chamber sections, remove any boxes sitting below sections.
2. SINGLE HALF - Using two people (EST WEIGHT 160 LBS), lift the chamber from the corner
supports and place onto oor.
3. DOUBLE HALF - Unclip the 8 draw clamps (two per top, bottom, sides) both sides should be
relatively free.
4. Using two people (EST WEIGHT 120 pounds / 160 pounds), lift each chamber from the corner
supports and place onto oor.
Support Blocks
Draw Clamps
WHEN ROLLING CHAMBER SECTIONS, DO NOT LET WHEELS GET CAUGHT ON
ANYTHING. LIFT OVER ANY LIPS OR UNEVEN STEPS.
Caster wheels
MUST
be fully retracted
before moving!!
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PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber Installation & Conguration
Assembly
1. It is easiest to install the gimbal before mating the chamber sections. Place gimbal
onto turntable and hand thread the 6 berglass screws to secure the gimbal -
(IMG A)
2. Using a 14mm or 9/16” Wrench, attach the gimbal to the turntable using the 6
included grey berglass bolts. Only tighten 1/8” turn after they make contact!
(IMG B)
3. Connect the Encoder cable to the encoder mounted on the back of the step motor
4. Connect the Gimbal Motor using the 4 Pin connector. (IMG C)
Mounting Gimbal to Turntable
Img B
Img C
Encoder
Proper Orientation
MOTOR
Img A
Indice
