Computer Controlled Microwave Trainer

Order Code: 20214160MON.8

Category: General Lab Equipment III

SPECIFICATIONS 1 EMIC. Unit: Power meter: Based on Thermistor. Wide frequency range: 10 – 12000 MHz. Typically level range: -55 dBm – +18 dBm. Stability over temperature. Slope: -25 mV/dB.Connector to the Interface box. Slotted line: ...



SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONS
1 EMIC. Unit: Power meter:
Based on Thermistor. Wide frequency range: 10 – 12000 MHz.
Typically level range: -55 dBm – +18 dBm. Stability over temperature.
Slope: -25 mV/dB.Connector to the Interface box. Slotted line: Tunnel Diode detector mounted. Frequency range: 2 – 18 GHz. VSWR (max.): 3.5:1. Maximum input power: 100 mW (20 dBm). Work in the quadratic detection zone. Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Longitudinal movable Diode detector holder.
Millimeter ruler. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.SMA connector to the Interface box.Gunn oscillator (Microwave signal generator): Gunn oscillator diode. Frequency band: X band (fixed at 10.525 GHz).Power output: 10 dBm. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.Connector to the Interface box.Broad-wall Waveguide Directional Coupler: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Three ports (input, output and coupled).

Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
Cross-guide Waveguide Directional Coupler: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Four ports (input, output, isolated and coupled). Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Hybrid Tee: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). 3dB coupler. 4 ports (2 co-linear, sum and difference). Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
6dB Fixed attenuator: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Fixed attenuator at 6 dB. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. 15dB Fixed attenuator:
Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Fixed attenuator at 15 dB. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Vertical variable attenuator: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.Horizontal variable attenuator:
Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Termination load (Dummy load): Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Adapted load. 

Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
Two short circuit terminations.
Two horn antennas: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). The sectorial horn flared in the direction of the electric plane (H-plane).Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.  Adjustable termination:
Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Movable short circuit. Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Microwave Absorber Plate: Plate with resistive material.
Microwave Reflector Plate: Plate with metallic material. disc with position indicator. Ten quick-release fasteners for easy operation with the waveguide devices The complete unit includes as well: Open Control + Multi-control + Real-Time Control. Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on LabView.
Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and demonstrated to an entire class at one time. Capable of doing applied research, training courses, etc.Waveguide in the standard size WR-90.
Two short circuit terminations.
Two horn antennas: Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). The sectorial horn flared in the direction of the electric plane (H-plane).Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Adjustable termination:
Designed for 8.2 – 12.4 GHz (X-band). Movable short circuit. Precision micrometer. Waveguide in the standard size WR-90. Microwave Absorber Plate: Plate with resistive material.
Microwave Reflector Plate: Plate with metallic material. disc with position indicator. Ten quick-release fasteners for easy operation with the waveguide devices The complete unit includes as well: Open Control + Multi-control + Real-Time Control. Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on LabView.
Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and demonstrated to an entire class at one time. Capable of doing applied research, training courses, etc.

Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical support, are always included.
Safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and software). Designed and manufactured under several quality standards. Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams, calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring the user’s knowledge and progress reached. This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is the EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously operate many units in a network. (2)EMIC/CIB. Control Interface Box: The Control Interface Box is part of the computerized system. SCSI cable to connect the control interface box and the computer. The unit components are permanently computer-controlled, without the necessity of changes or connections during the whole test procedure. Flexible, open and multi-control software, developed with actual Windows graphic 
Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical support, are always included.
Safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and software). Designed and manufactured under several quality standards. Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams, calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring the user’s knowledge and progress reached. This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is the EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously operate many units in a network.  

Simultaneous visualization in the computer of all measurements of the system as Received signal power value and slotted line SWR measurement and perform of different calculations such as SWR value, signal frequency, etc. Graphic representation in real time of the system measurements. Shield and filtered signals to avoid external interferences. Safety levels, one mechanical in the unit, another electronic in the control interface and the third one in the control software. All measurements are displayed on only one screen on the computer. Variable attenuators calibration graph, SWR waveform representation and Radiation pattern representation. Storage of all the analysis data and results in a file.
(3)EMIC/CCSOF. Computer Control Data Acquisition Data Management Software: Compatible with actual Windows operating systems. The software allows to performing of different calculations and data registration: SWR calculation: the software allows to recording of the SWR performed by different termination loads and calculates the SWR value, the distance between minimum and maximum points, etc. Power meter measurement: the software allows to recording of the power meter value to measure the real attenuation of the fixed attenuators, draw the attenuation depending on the position of the variable attenuators, study the different couplers, etc. Antenna radiation pattern: the software also allows to drawing of the antenna radiation pattern with the measurement from the power meter. Registration and visualization of the power meter and detector diode of the slotted line automatically and simultaneously.

Flexible, open and multi-control software, developed with actual Windows graphic systems, acting simultaneously on all measurement values. Management, processing, comparison and storage of data. This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results and the manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a projector or an electronic whiteboard.
(4)Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
(5)Manuals: This unit is supplied with the following manuals: Required Services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and Control Software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance & Practices Manuals.
*References 1 to 5 are the main items: EMIC + EMIC/CIB + EMIC/CCSOF + Cables and Accessories + Manuals are included in the minimum supply for enabling normal and full operation. (Computer not included in this supply)
 

.EXERCISES AND PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES TO BE DONE WITH THE MAIN ITEMS
1.- Familiarization with the trainer.
2.- Power emission measurement.
3.- Study of different fixed attenuators.
4.- Calibration of variable attenuators.
5.- Wavelength and frequency measurement with the waveguide slotted line. 6.- Stationary Wave Ratio (SWR) measurement. 7.- Basic principles of Smith chart. 8.- Calculate impedance, admittance and reflection coefficient
10.-Comparison between matched and mismatched loads.
11.-Study of the Broad-wall Waveguide Directional Coupler.
12.-Study of the Cross-guide Waveguide Directional Coupler.
13.-Study of the Hybrid Tee.
14.-Measure of power emission in free space.
15.-Measure of wavelength in free space.
16.-Radiation pattern of a horn antenna.
17.-Study of gain and directivity of a horn antenna (dB).
18.-Reflection of a dielectric 
 plate and metallic plate. Other possibilities to be done with this Unit: 19.-Many students view results simultaneously. To view all results in real-time in the classroom using a projector or an electronic whiteboard. 20 This unit is safe as uses mechanical, electrical electronic, and software safety devices. 21.-This unit can be used for doing applied research. 22.-This unit can be used for giving training courses to Industries and even to other Technical Education Institutions. 23.-Visualization of all parameter values used in the unit process. - Several other exercises can be done and designed by the user. 

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