ShinewayTech DPM-50 User Manual

DPM-50

RF In Line Digital Power Meter

User’s Manual

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Safety Terms Used in This Manual

The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personnel injury. Do
not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an

operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or the entire product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

The NOTE sign information that may be beneficial during the
use and maintenance of the instrument.

Prohibit the operation for connecting or disconnecting the
device while using the power meter. The leakage of RF energy

will cause hazard damage to human being.

External power supply: This device supports an external
power supply, power sensor requirements 12V DC @ 200mA,
external power supply is an optional accessory.

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Connection: avoid the reverse connection to the device although it is designed with

reverse polarity protection.

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CONTENTS

1. General Information ................................ ....................................... vii

1.1 Scope of This Manual...................................................................................... vii

1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................... vii

1.3 Introduction......................................................................................................viii

2. Operation ....................................................................................... 9

2.1 Sensor Interfaces .............................................................................................. 9

2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software .................................................................... 10

2.2.1 Driver Installation ...................................................................................... 11

2.2.2 Menu ......................................................................................................... 19

2.3 Measurement Operation ................................................................................. 34

2.3.1 Connection ................................................................................................ 34

2.3.2 Measurement ............................................................................................ 35

3. Maintenance ................................................................................. 36

3.1 Clean of Interface ............................................................................................ 36

3.2 Calibration ....................................................................................................... 36

4. Specification ................................................................................. 37

5. Warranty Information ..................................................................... 38

5.1 Terms of Warranty ........................................................................................... 38

5.2 Exclusions ....................................................................................................... 38

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5.3 Warranty Registration...................................................................................... 39

5.4 Returning Instruments ..................................................................................... 39

5.5 Contacting Customer Service ......................................................................... 40

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1. General Information

1.1 Scope of This Manual

Thank you for purchasing ShinewayTech product. Please read this manual
carefully before using any of ShinewayTech products. Always observe the warnings
and cautions appearing throughout this manual.

This manual contains the information necessary for proper operation and
maintenance of ShinewayTech DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter,
troubleshooting instructions as well as information regarding obtaining services.

ShinewayTech DPM-50 RF In Line Digital Power Meter is carefully assembled and
undergoes a rigorous mechanical, electrical, and optical inspection prior to shipment.
For detailed packing information, please refer to the packing list

Upon receiving the instrument, please check for any obvious signs of physical
damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the
shipping agent or the representative of Shineway Technologies, Inc. immediately.
Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary.

1.2 Unpacking and Inspection

This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping
procedures. Examine the instrument for damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If you find any damage or the instrument is not working, or if any of the
following items are not included, please contact your representative of Shineway
Technologies, Inc.

If necessary, please contact us via email: [e-mail].

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1.3 Introduction

ShinewayTech DPM-50 has been designed for field engineers and technicians to
perform power measurement in wireless network of various standards.

DPM-50 features high dynamic range, high accuracy and high stability, it works with
PC monitoring software and optional handheld Monitor to perform real-time in-line
monitoring on entire antenna system and saves test data for analysis and
evaluation.

The typical application is to monitor the transmitter and antenna of wireless base
station during network installation and maintenance, DPM-50 can fast measure

forward power of transmitter, reflected power of antenna and entire system’s VSWR.

DPM-50 is portable size; it can work with handheld Monitor which is the best solution
for field test.

Features:

 Handheld, Light weight and easy to use
 Special designed for entire antenna system installation, maintenance and

trouble shooting.

 USB interface for real time monitoring and data transfer
 Straight forward test result display

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2. Operation

This part introduces the basic operation of ShinewayTechDPM-50. Please read this
manual carefully for optimal operation. Should you encounter any problems during
operation, you are welcome to contact the technical staff of our company or
representatives.

2.1 Sensor Interfaces

1

1

2 3 4

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1. RF Interface: N (Female)

2. External Power Input: 12V DC@200mA

3. USB Port: PC Data transfer/power supply

4. DB9: Connection to Main Control Unit (MONITOR)

2.2 RF Digital Power Meter Software

The software is for controlling DPM-50 on PC to measure power, display, save and
print the result.

Function:

1）USB device detection and communication.

2）Select frequency to be tested.

3）Measurement and data acquisition.

4）Display and calculate data including:

[1]. Forward Power

[2]. Reflected Power

[3]. Load Power

[4]. VSWR

[5]. Return Loss

[6]. Rho

[7]. Temperature

5）CCDF Test
6）Save measured data
7）Preview and print measured data

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8）Run measurement once (Run Trigger) or run measurement continuously

(Run Continues); Continuous measurement result is displayed in curve

chart
9）Gauge and curve chart range setting
10）Indication of outranged measurement data by color/sound/dialogue

window

11）Edit user information

2.2.1 Driver Installation

User should install driver when connect sensor to PC via USB cable for the first time:

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Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”;

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Select the path of driver, click “Next”;

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Click “Finish” to close the wizard. And then the PC will find a new device again.

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Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click “Next”;

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Select the path of driver, click “Next”;

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Click “Finish” to close the wizard.

Right click “My Computer” on the desktop, select “Properties”, click “Manage” label,
click “Device Manager”.

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If “ShinewayTech RF Power Meter USB Device” appears in the list, the driver is
installed; otherwise please disconnect the sensor from PC, reconnect and install the

driver again.

2.2.2 Menu

After driver is installed, run the RF Digital Power Meter software and below interface
appears:

Main Interface

Main Interface includes:

[1]. Menu bar

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[2]. Tool bar

[3]. Information bar

[4]. Result display area

[5]. Property bar

[1]. Menu bar

Top Menu

“Files” menu

“Files” menu includes “Open File”, “Save File”, “Print Preview”, “Print” and “Exit”.

Click “Open File” to open “CSV” format file.

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“Open File”

Click “Save Files” to save file. Input the file name (Default: “DataFile.csv”), the file
format is “CSV” which can be opened with Office Excel.

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“Save File”

Click “Print Preview” to preview the report and data to be printed.

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“Print Preview”

Click “Print” to configure printer settings and print data.

“Print”

Click “Exit” to exit the software.

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“Device Info” Menu

Click “Device Info” and the menu will roll up and down to check device information.

“Settings” menu

“Settings” menu includes “Select Frequency”, “Options”.

Click “Select Frequency” to select the frequency.

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“Select Frequency” roll down

“Select Frequency” while roll up

Click “Settings” menu to input/select the settings.

“Test Item” submenu under “Setting”

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“Plot range”: “Max “,” Min “indicates the maximum and minimum vertical axis (Y axis)
of the trace area under the continuous measurement mode.

“Limits Settings”: “Max”, “Min” indicates the maximum and minimum axis of the six
dials under the continuous measurement mode, the interface 6 to be able to
measure the results of circular pointer icon displays the maximum and minimum
coordinates.

“Enable Limit Check”: If selecting this item, the measurement result will be shown in
red when the measurement exceeds the setting range (greater than Max. or less
than Min.). If not selecting this item, the measurement result will be always shown in
black.

“Enable Limit Warning”: If selecting this item, there will be a popup window when
the measurement exceeds the setting range (greater than Max. or less than Min.). If
not selecting this item, there will not be a popup window what ever the measurement
is. (Note: this feature is only available under “triggered measurement mode”. It is not
available under “continuous measurement mode”. To ensure the continuity of
measurement under “continuous measurement mode”, the system disable this
feature.).

“Warning Sound”: If selecting this item, there will be a warning tone when the
measurement exceeds the setting range (greater than Max. or less than Min.). If not
selecting this item, there will not be a warning tone what ever the measurement is.
(Note: this feature is only available under “triggered measurement mode”. It is not
available under “continuous measurement mode”. To ensure the continuity of
measurement under “continuous measurement mode”, the system disable this
feature.).

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“Basic Info” submenu under “Setting”

Operator, Sample Type, Sample S/N will be shown in the printing report.

“Interval” indicates the interval time between two consecutive measurements under
continuous measurement mode. The minimum interval is 1 second.

“Last Time” indicates the total time under continuous measurement mode.

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“Time Span”: Select the certain item to fit for different modulation type.

Time span

Modulation Type

150us

CW Burst（b.w.>300us）, Voice Band AM, FM, Phase
Modulation

15us

CW Burst（b.w.>30us）, Voice Band AM, FM, Phase
Modulation

1.0us

CW Burst（b.w.>2us）,GSM,50kHz AM, DQPSK
(1／4π,symbol rate<24k/s)

0.1us

CW Burst（b.w.>0.2us）,GSM, CDMA, WCDMA,
DQPSK(1/4π,symbol rate<200k/s), DAB/DVB-T

Help Menu

Click “Help” to get further inform for the version information.

About

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3) Tool Bar

The items in Toolbar are similar with the Main Menu.

Click “Run Trigger” to run a measurement. The measurement result will be displayed
in the GUI by two ways: number and dial. The number will be red while it is out of the
setting range, and be green while it is within the setting range. The date trace on the
bottom of the main screen will hide.

Result Display Area

Result displayed:

[1]. Forward Power
[2]. Peak Power
[3]. Reflected Power Load Power

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[4]. VSWR
[5]. Return Loss
[6]. Crest Factor
[7].CCDF

Note: Equations:

[1]. Crest Factor (Logarithm value) = Peak Power (Logarithm) - Forward Power (Logarithm)
[2]. VSWR = (1 + Rho) / (1 - Rho)
[3]. Return Loss (Logarithm) = Forward Power (Logarithm) - Reflected Power (Logarithm)

Click “Run Continues” to run a measurement. The interval and last time value can be
set in the “Setting” menu. The measurement result will be displayed in the GUI by
two ways: number and dial. The number will be red while it is out of the setting range,
and be green while it is within the setting range. The data will be point by point added
in the historical trace. The user can click on the pages under the trace to check the
data trace for the different measurement items.

Curve chart

4) Info

The device information, Frequency, Setting are shown in “Info” column.

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“Info”

“Device Info” shows USB device information, if the USB device does not access the
computer, then the information will be “------”.

“Frequency”: The user can set the desired frequency. There are two ways:

pre-defined frequency and user setting frequency. If the input value beyond the
system's frequency range, a pop-up window will display as below.

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“Setting” column shows the user's current settings, measurement display range,
measurement limits, which can be set by users. If the input value exceeds the
acceptable range, the system will show an error pop-up window.

“CCDF”: Set the threshold value and display the real-time CCDF value. Click “set” button,
a dialog window is shown as below. Input a threshold value and click OK button.

“CCDF Threshold Setting”

After setting the threshold, click “ Run Trigger” or “Run Continues” button, the CCDF
value display real-time.

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“CCDF Display Area”

5) Result Display Area

“Result Display Area”:

Measurement results are shown with the trace under continuous

measurement mode.

“Result Display Area”

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6) Status Bar

“Status Bar”: the status information of software is shown.

“Status Bar”

Status bar displays the following:
[1]. Mouse position at the coordinates of historical trace
[2]. Count of successes and failures of measurements
[3]. USB device access status to computer
[4]. Device temperature

2.3 Measurement Operation

2.3.1 Connection

Prohibit the operation for connecting or disconnecting the device while using the power
meter. The leakage of RF energy will cause harm to human being.

Measuring and Connecting Map

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2.3.2 Measurement

Turn on the PC software after the system connection is completed.

1) In “Information Bar” to set the frequency, setting frequency method:

For

selecting a common used frequency band, click the “select frequency”

drop-down menu below, select the frequency.

For user define frequency, input the value in the blank under “User Frequency”.

2） Click or to make a measurement.
3） Change the frequency

 Click to stop the measurement.
 Refer to the above steps to change the measurement frequency.

 Click or make a measurement.

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3. Maintenance

3.1 Clean of Interface

Please follow the safety rules before cleaning:

 Be sure the device is power off before cleaning.
 Non-compliance under the control, regulation or procedure may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

 To prevent electric shock, keep the device away from the mains before

cleaning. Use dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the external case, do not
clean inside.

 Device should be repaired d by qualified technician while damaged.
 Sensor N connector should be put on protective cover to prevent damage

when not in use.

3.2 Calibration

DPM-50 series is recommended to calibrate every three years. Please contact
ShinewayTech service center or distributor for the calibration.

The device may have errors in the performance without the proper maintenance.

Performance degradation due to the following reasons:



Distance measurement error increases;



Linearity error;



Received power falls outside the normal range of power measurement.

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4. Specification

Model

DPM-50AP

Frequency Range

300-4200MHz

Average Power Range

100mW-200W

Peak Power Range

100mW-500W

Dynamic Range (dB)

≥33

Insertion Loss (dB)

≤0.1

VSWR

1.05-99.9

Crest Factor

0 ~ 12dB

CCDF

0.1% ~ 100%

Directivity

≥30 (<3GHz); ≥28 (>3GHz)

Average Power
Measurement Accuracy

±4%+0.05W (0℃ ~+15℃ or +35℃~+50℃ increase 3%)

Peak Power
Measurement Uncertainty

Pulse Width > 200 µs: ±7%
1 µs < Pulse Width < 200 µs: ±10%
Pulse Width < 1 µs: ±15%
Pulse Width < 0.5 µs: ±20%

Impedance

50Ω

Connector

N (Female)

Data Interface

USB

DPM Interface

DB9

General Specifications

Power Supply (Monitor)

NiMH Battery/ AC Adaptor

Operating Temperature

-10℃ ~ 50℃

Storage Temperature

-20℃ ~ 70℃

Relative Humidity

0~85% (Non-condensing)

Weight

480g (Sensor)/ 900g (MONITOR)

Dimensions (H×W×T)

130×(95)×124×34mm (Sensor); 220×110×70mm (MONITOR)

* Specifications subject to change w ithout notice

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5. Warranty Information

5.1 Terms of Warranty

All ShinewayTech products are warranted against defective material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the original
customer. Any product found to be defective within the warranty period would be
repaired or replaced by Shineway Technologies Inc. free of charge.

In no case will Shineway Technologies, Inc. liabilities exceed the original purchase
price of the product.

5.2 Exclusions

The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the
following:

 Unauthorized repair or modification
 Misuse, negligence, or accident
 Consumptive parts (e.g electrodes)

Shineway Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any of its
products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units.

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5.3 Warranty Registration

A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment.
Please take a few moments to fill out the card and mail or fax it to the local Customer
Service Center of Shineway Technologies, Inc. to ensure proper initiation of your
warranty term and scope of your warranty.

5.4 Returning Instruments

To return instrument for reasons of yearly calibration or other, please contact the
local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies, Inc. to obtain additional
information and a RMA# (Return Materials Authorization number). And describe
briefly reasons for the return of the equipment, to allow us offer you more efficient
service.

To return the instrument in the case of repair, calibration or other
maintenance, please note the following:

 Be sure to pack the instrument with soft cushion like Polyethylene, so as to

protect the shell of the instrument.

 Please use the original hard packing box. If use other packing material,

please ensure at least 3 cm soft material around the instrument.

 Be sure to correctly fill out and return the warranty registration card, which

should include the following information: company name, postal address,
contact, phone number, email address and problem description.

 Be sure to seal the packing box with exclusive tape.
 Be sure to ship to your representative or the agent of the Company in a

reliable way.

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5.5 Contacting Customer Service

Please check our web site (www.shinewaytech.com) for updates to this manual
and additional application information. If you need technical or sales support, please

contact local Shineway Technologies Customer Service.

Shineway Technologies (China), Inc.:

Address: Fl.7, Zhongtai Plaza, No.3 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian District, Beijing,

China

Postal code: 100085

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
WEB: www.shinewaytech.com

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

SHINEWAY TECHNOLOGIES!

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