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User’s Manual
PMM EP600
ELECTRIC FIELD PROBE
100 kHz ÷ 9.25 GHz

PMM EP601
ELECTRIC FIELD PROBE
10 kHz ÷ 9.25 GHz

SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT

You can find the Serial Number on the fiber optic holder of the instrument.
The Serial Number is in the form: 000XY00000.
The first three digits and the two letters are the Serial Number prefix, the last five
digits are the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it
changes only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.
The suffix is different for each instrument

Document EP600-EP601EN-90302-2.02 – Copyright © NARDA 2009

NOTE:

If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this Users Manual, it may become unsafe

Before using this product, the related documentation must be read with great care and fully understood to
familiarize with all the safety prescriptions.

To ensure the correct use and the maximum safety level, the User shall know all the instructions and
recommendations contained in this document.

This product is a Safety Class III instrument according to IEC classification and has been designed to meet
the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use).

In accordance with the IEC classification, the battery charger of this product meets requirements Safety Class
II and Installation Category II (having double insulation and able to carry out mono-phase power supply
operations)..

It complies with the requirements of Pollution Class II (usually only non-conductive pollution). However,
occasionally it may become temporarily conductive due to condense on it.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

KEY TO THE ELECTRIC AND SAFETY SYMBOLS:

You now own a high-quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service.
Nevertheless, even this product will eventually become obsolete. When that time
comes, please remember that electronic equipment must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European
Union (2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments).
You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly
disposal. You can obtain further information from your local Narda Sales Partner or by
visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it .

Warning, danger of electric shock Earth

Read carefully the Operating Manual and its

Unit Earth Connection
instructions, pay attention to the safety symbols.

Earth Protection Equipotential

KEY TO THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT:

The DANGER sign draws attention to a potential risk to a person’s
DANGER safety. All the precautions must be fully understood and applied before
proceeding.
The WARNING sign draws attention to a potential risk of damage to the
WARNING apparatus or loss of data. All the precautions must be fully understood
and applied before proceeding.
The CAUTION sign draws attention against unsafe practices for the
CAUTION apparatus functionality.

NOTE: The NOTE draw attention to important information.

II Note and symbols

Contents

Page
Safety requirements and instructions…..........…….....……… VI
EC Conformity Certificate…............................………………... VII

1 General Page
1.1 Documentation......................................................….……... 1-1
1.2 Diode-based isotropic electric field probes.………………… 1-1
1.3 Introduction…………………………………………………….. 1-2
1.4 Specifications EP600..………………………………………... 1-3
1.5 Correction Factor EP600...……………………………………. 1-4
1.6 Specifications EP601...………………………………………... 1-5
1.7 Correction Factor EP601………………………………………. 1-6
1.8 Housing and connectors EP600/EP601..……………………. 1-7
1.9 Standard accessories………………………………………….. 1-7
1.10 Options…………………………………..…………………….. 1-7
2 Operation Page
2.1 Foreword……………………………………………………….. 2-1
2.2 Inspection………………………………………………………. 2-1
2.3 Ambient…………………………………………………………. 2-1
2.4 Return for service……………………………………………... 2-1
2.5 Cleaning…………………………………………….................. 2-1
2.6 Probe support...................................…...……………………. 2-2
2.7 Coupling between probe and conductive surfaces...………. 2-2
2.8 Coupling between probe and operator’s body……………… 2-2
2.9 Multiple sources……………………………...………………… 2-2
2.10 Connecting EP600/EP601..………………...……………….. 2-3
2.10.1 RS232 Connection…………………………………………. 2-3
2.10.2 USB Connection……………………………………………. 2-4
2.10.3 Connection of fiber optic extension FO-EP600/10……… 2-5
2.11 EP600/EP601 Installation……………………………………. 2-7
2.11.1 EP600/EP601 Installation on the conical holder………… 2-7
2.11.1.1 EP600/EP601 removal from the conical holder………. 2-9
2.11.2 EP600/EP601 installation on tripod PMM TR-02……….. 2-10
3 Measurements Page
3.1 Foreword……………………………..…………………………. 3-1
3.2 Preliminary……………...………..……………………………... 3-1
3.2.1 Spurious signals…………..…………………………………. 3-1
3.3 General requirements…………………………………………. 3-2
3.3.1 Probes………………………………………………………… 3-2
3.3.2 Connections………………………………………………….. 3-2
3.3.3 Metering equipment…………………………………………. 3-2
3.4 Basic functional checks……………………………………….. 3-2
3.5 Measurement procedures…………………………………….. 3-2
3.6 Preventing measurement errors……………………………… 3-3
3.7 …………………………………………………………………… 3-3
3.8……………………………………………………………………. 3-3
3.9 PMM EP600/EP601 operation………………...……………… 3-4
3.10 Applications……………………………………………………. 3-6
3.10.1 EMC………………………………………………………….. 3-6
3.10.2 ………………………………………………………………... 3-8
3.11 Operating EP600/EP601 with 8053B……………………….. 3-9
3.12 Operating EP600/EP601 with PMM SB10 (Option)……….. 3-10

Contents III
4 Battery charger Page
4.1 Foreword……………..…………………………………………. 4-1
4.2 AC Adapter……………………………………………………… 4-1
4.2.1 AC mains plug………………………………………………... 4-1
4.3 EP600 CHARGER……………………………………………… 4-2
4.3.1 Specifications…………………………………………………. 4-2
4.3.2 EP600 CHARGER components…………………….……… 4-3
4.4 Installing PMM EP600/EP601 on EP600 CHARGER………. 4-4
5 WinEP600 Operating instructions Page
5.1 Foreword…….………............................................................ 5-1
5.2 PC minimum requirements……………..…………................. 5-1
5.3 Installation…………………......………………………………... 5-2
5.4 COM port settings with 8053-OC…………………………….. 5-6
5.4.1 WinEP600 COM port settings………………………………. 5-6
5.4.2 SetAddEP600 COM port settings………………………….. 5-7
5.5 COM port settings with adapter USB-RS232……………….. 5-8
5.5.1 WinEP600 COM port settings………………………………. 5-9
5.5.2 SetAddEP600 COM port settings………………………….. 5-10
5.6 Running WinEP600……………………………………….……. 5-11
5.7 Main window contents…………………………..……………... 5-12
5.7.1 Title bar………………………………………………………… 5-13
5.7.2 Main window displayed measurements……………........... 5-14
5.7.3 Frequency correction setting………………..………........... 5-15
5.7.4 Reading Rate setting…………………………………………. 5-16
5.7.5 XYZ / TOT…………………………………………………….. 5-17
5.7.6 HOLD / RUN………………………………………………….. 5-18
5.7.7 EXIT……………………………………………………........... 5-18
5.7.8 Setting menu…………...…………………………………….. 5-19
5.7.8.1 Settings……………………………………………………… 5-19
5.7.8.2 Preference………………………………………………….. 5-23
5.7.8.3 ? (Info)………………………………………………………. 5-24
5.8 Running SetAddEP600……………….………………….……. 5-25
5.9 Main window…………...………………………..……………... 5-26
5.9.1 Title bar…………………………………..…………………… 5-26
5.9.2 Probe data……………………………………………………. 5-26
5.9.3 New Address…………………………………………………. 5-27
5.9.4 Exit…………………………………………………………….. 5-27
5.10 Uninstalling WinEP600………..……………………….…….. 5-28
5.11 Uninstalling the driver of RS232-USB adapter……..……… 5-29

6 Communication protocol Page

6.1 Disclaimer ………………………………………………………. 6-1
6.2 Protocol………………………………………………………….. 6-1

7 Accessories Page
7.1 Foreword …………………………………………….…………. 7-1
7.2 Inspection ……………………………………….……………… 7-1
7.3 Ambient ……………………………………..………………….. 7-1
7.4 Return for service ………………………………..……………. 7-1
7.5 Cleaning ………………………………………………………… 7-1
7.6 8053-OC Optical Serial converter……………………………. 7-3
7.7 8053-OC-PS Power Supply………................……..………… 7-5
7.8 TR-02A Tripod…………………............................….……….. 7-7
7.9 TT-01 Telescopic extension………………..…………………. 7-11
7.10 SB-10 Switching Control Box.............................................. 7-13

IV Contents
Figures
Figure Page

1-1 EP600/EP601……...……….................……………………….……………… 1-2

1-2 Correction factor EP600...………………..…………………....……………… 1-4
1-3 Correction factor EP601...………………..…………………....……………… 1-6
1-4 Plastic housing…………………………….…………………………………… 1-7
1-5 Optical connectors………………………….…………………..……………… 1-7
2-1 RS232 connection of EP600/EP601………………………….……………… 2-3
2-2 USB connection of EP600/EP601..……….………………….……………… 2-4
2-3 RS232 connection of EP600/EP601 with FO-EP600/10 extension.……... 2-6
2-4 USB connection of EP600/EP601 with FO-EP600/10 extension….……… 2-6
2-5 EP600/EP601 mounted on conical holder…………………………...……… 2-8
2-6 EP600/EP601 on TR-02A……………………………………………..………. 2-10
2-7 EP600/EP601 on TR-02A with PMM 8053-SN……………………...……… 2-10
3-1 EP600/EP601 in open site……………………………………...…………….. 3-6
3-2 EP600/EP601 in TEM cell…………………………………………………….. 3-7
3-3 EP600/EP601 in Anechoic Chamber………………………….…………….. 3-7
3-4 EP600/EP601 with 8053B……………………………………………..……… 3-9
3-5 EP600/EP601 with one SB-10……………………………………………….. 3-10
3-6 EP600/EP601 with five SB-10……………………………………………….. 3-10
3-7 EP600/EP601 with SB-10 in open site………………………..…………….. 3-10
4-1 AC Adapter……………………………………………………..………………. 4-1
4-2 EP600 CHARGER…………………………………………….………………. 4-1
4-3 EP600 CHARGER components……………………………………………… 4-3
4-4 EP600/EP601 on EP600 CHARGER………………………………............. 4-5
7-1 8053-OC Panels ………………..…………………………………….……….. 7-3
7-2 8053-OC-PS ………………..……………………………………….…………. 7-5
7-3 TR02A ………………..………..…………………………………….…………. 7-8
7-4 Adjustable swivel ………………..…………………….…………….………… 7-9
7-5 TT-01 Fiberglass telescopic extension with PMM EP600/EP601 installed
on the top……………………………………………………………………….. 7-11

Tables
Table Page

1-1 Specifications of the electric field probe EP600.…………………………… 1-3

1-2 Specifications of the electric field probe EP601.…………………………… 1-5
4-1 Characteristics and specifications of the battery charger EP600 CHARGER 4-2
4-2 EP600 CHARGER Led status………………………………………………... 4-5
6-1 Query Commands……….……………………..……....……………………… 6-2
6-2 Setting Commands…….……………………………....…………………….… 6-3
7-1 Specifications of PMM 8053-OC …………………..…………………………. 7-3
7-2 Specifications of 8053-OC-PS Power Supply .…...………………………… 7-5
7-3 Characteristics of PMM TR-02A….…………………...……………………... 7-7
7-4 Characteristics of TT-01…..………………………...………………………… 7-11

Contents V
 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been designed, produced and tested in Italy, and it left the factory in conditions fully
complying with the current safety standards. To maintain it in safe conditions and ensure correct use,
these general instructions must be fully understood and applied before the product is used.

• When the device must be connected permanently, first provide effective grounding;
• If the device must be connected to other equipment or accessories, make sure they are all safely
grounded;
• In case of devices permanently connected to the power supply, and lacking any fuses or other
devices of mains protection, the power line must be equipped with adequate protection
commensurate to the consumption of all the devices connected to it;
• In case of connection of the device to the power mains, make sure before connection that the
voltage selected on the voltage switch and the fuses are adequate for the voltage of the actual
mains;
• Devices in Safety Class I, equipped with connection to the power mains by means of cord and plug,
can only be plugged into a socket equipped with a ground wire;
• Any interruption or loosening of the ground wire or of a connecting power cable, inside or outside the
device, will cause a potential risk for the safety of the personnel;
• Ground connections must not be interrupted intentionally;
• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards
installed on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be
necessary;
• To maintain adequate protection from fire hazards, replace fuses only with others of the same type
and rating;
• Follow the safety regulations and any additional instructions in this manual to prevent accidents and
damages.

VI Safety Consideration
 EC Conformity Certificate
(in accordance with the Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC)

This is to certify that the product: EP600 Electric field Probe

Produced by: NARDA S.r.l.

Safety Test Solution
Via Benessea 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY

complies with the following European Standards:

Safety: CEI EN 60950 - CEI EN 60950/A4 – CEI EN 60950/A11
EMC: EN 61326-1 - EN 61326/A1

This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended
by 93/68/EEC, and with the EMC Directive EMC 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC,
93/68/EEC, 93/97/EEC.

NARDA S.r.l..

EC Conformity Certificate
(in accordance with the Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC)

This is to certify that the product: EP601 Electric field Probe

Produced by: NARDA S.r.l.

Safety Test Solution
Via Benessea 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY

complies with the following European Standards:

Safety: CEI EN 60950 - CEI EN 60950/A4 – CEI EN 60950/A11
EMC: EN 61326-1 - EN 61326/A1

This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended
by 93/68/EEC, and with the EMC Directive EMC 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC,
93/68/EEC, 93/97/EEC.

NARDA S.r.l..

EC Conformity VII
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VIII Safety Consideration

 1 – General
1.1 Documentation This Manual includes:
• Questionnaire to resend together with the instrument to service.
• Check list of supplied accessories.

1.2 Diode-based This type of probes are made by small antennas terminated on multiple
isotropic electric diodes. To ensure optimal isotropy, the antenna elements are configured
field probes orthogonally in order to add all of the electromagnetic wave components.
They measure the field independently from field polarization and direction.

The diodes feature linear and quadratic responses to level variations.

At low levels of field the output voltages are proportional to the square
value of the field (E²) i.e. to the RMS value.
At higher field levels, up to the saturation, the response becomes linear,
thus the output voltages are proportional to the peak value of the field.
The calibration is performed in terms of RMS value in both cases, therefore
modulated sources may require a proper correction factor to be taken into
account.
1

Document EP600-EP601EN-90302-2.02 – © NARDA 2009

General Information 1-1
1.3 Introduction The EP600/EP601 is a diode-type, three-axis technology-edge isotropic
sensor of electric fields: from 0.14 to 140 V/m in the frequency range 100
kHz - 9.25 GHz (EP600) and from 0.5 to 500 V/m in the frequency range
10 kHz - 9.25 GHz (EP601)
The spherical plastic housing includes: 6 orthogonal cones (one for each
monopole) that allow for an easy identification of the electric field vectors;
the ON/OFF button and LED; the battery and the charger connector.

A plastic fiber optic (not removable) is fixed to the EP600/EP601 housing;

at its extremity two connectors compatible with PMM devices allow for
connection to PC (via optical adapter) or to the hand-held meter PMM
8053B to display the measurements and to set the proper filter for
optimizing noise reduction, sampling time and battery autonomy. The
hand-held meter PMM 8053B allows for storing the measurements and
then, via PC, to convert the same in text format.

The EP600/EP601 includes an E2PROM that stores serial number,

calibration data, calibration factors and Firmware version.
Three Analog/Digital converters – one for each axis - read the electric field
simultaneously; the sensors consist in 6 monopoles mounted orthogonally.
Another Analog/Digital converter internal to the microcontroller provides
the battery voltage and temperature measurements.
The EP-600 is supplied by an internal rechargeable battery capable of up
to 80 hours of operation.

Fig. 1-1 EP600/EP601

1-2 General Information

1.4 Specifications EP600 This condition applies to all specifications:
• The operating ambient temperature range must be -10° to 50 °C.

TABLE 1-1 Specifications of the electric field probe PMM EP600

Frequency range 100 kHz – 9.25 GHz
Level range 0.14 – 140 V/m
Overload > 300 V/m
Dynamic range 60 dB
Linearity 0.4 dB @ 50 MHz/0.3 – 100 V/m
Resolution 0.01 V/m
Sensitivity 0.14 V/m

Flatness 1 – 150 MHz 0.8dB

0.5 – 6000 MHz 1.6 dB
0.3 – 7500 MHz 3.2 dB
(With frequency correction OFF)

0.3 – 7500 MHz 0.4 dB

(Typical with frequency correction ON)

Isotropicity 0.5 dB (0.3 dB typical @ 50 MHz)

Sensors Six monopoles

X/Y/Z reading Simultaneous sampling of the components
Battery reading 10 mV res.
Temperature reading 0.1 °C res.
Internal data memory Serial number
Date calibration
Calibration Factor
SW release.

Battery Panasonic ML621S 3V 5mA/h rechargeable Li-Mn

Operation time 80 h @ 0.4 S/sec 28 Hz filter
60 h @ 5 S/sec 28 Hz filter
Recharge time 48h for maximum autonomy
Dimensions 17 mm sphere
17 mm sensor
53 mm overall
Weight 23g including FO weight (1m)
Operating temperature -10° - +50°
Software for PC YES
Optical fiber connector HFBR-0500
Tripod adapter ¼ - 20 UNC female

General Information 1-3

1.5 Correction Factor
EP600
Typical values:

EP600 typical correction factor

2
[dB]

-2

-4

-6

-8

-10
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0 10000.0
[MHz]

Fig. 1-2 Correction Factor

1-4 General Information

1.6 Specifications EP601 This condition applies to all specifications:
• The operating ambient temperature range must be -10° to 50 °C.

TABLE 1-2 Specifications of the electric field probe PMM EP601

Frequency range 10 kHz – 9.25 GHz
Level range 0.5 – 500 V/m
Overload > 1000 V/m
Dynamic range 60 dB
Linearity 0.4 dB @ 50 MHz/1 – 500 V/m
Resolution 0.01 V/m
Sensitivity 0.5 V/m

Flatness 0.1 – 150 MHz 0.4dB

0.05 – 6000 MHz 1.6 dB
0.03 – 7500 MHz 3.2 dB
(With frequency correction OFF)

0.05 – 7500 MHz 0.4 dB

(Typical with frequency correction ON)

Isotropicity 0.5 dB (0.3 dB typical @ 50 MHz)

Sensors Six monopoles

X/Y/Z reading Simultaneous sampling of the components
Battery reading 10 mV res.
Temperature reading 0.1 °C res.
Internal data memory Serial number
Date calibration
Calibration Factor
SW release.

Battery Panasonic ML621S 3V 5mA/h rechargeable Li-Mn

Operation time 80 h @ 0.4 S/sec 28 Hz filter
60 h @ 5 S/sec 28 Hz filter
Recharge time 48h for maximum autonomy
Dimensions 17 mm sphere
17 mm sensor
53 mm overall
Weight 23g including FO weight (1m)
Operating temperature -10° - +50°
Software for PC YES
Optical fiber connector HFBR-0500
Tripod adapter ¼ - 20 UNC female

General Information 1-5

1.7 Correction Factor
EP601
Typical values:

EP601 typical correction factor

2
[dB]

-2

-4

-6

-8

-10
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
[MHz]

Fig. 1-3 Correction Factor

1-6 General Information

1.8 Housing and connectors

1. ON-OFF Led

2. ON-OFF pushbutton

3. Battery compartment and closure

4. Charger connector receptacle

5. Fiber optic holder and ID label

Fig. 1-4 Plastic housing

BLUE = Transmitter

GREY = Receiver

Fig. 1-5 Optical connectors

1.9 Standard accessories Accessories and documents supplied with PMM EP600/EP601:
• Battery charger EP-600 CHARGER
• AC adapter EP-600 CHARGER
• International plugs (Australia, UK, USA, Italy)
• Fiber optic adapter, Blue
• Fiber optic adapter, Grey
• Fiber optic cable FO-EP600/10 (length: 10m)
• Optical-RS232 converter 8053-OC
• USB-RS232 converter
• Tripod mounting adapter
• Mini tripod
• Nylon adapter ¼’’ Withworth
• Carrying case
• Software CD-ROM
• Operating Manual
• Calibration Certificate
• Service form

1.10 Options Options to order separately:

• PMM 8053B Hand-held metering unit
• PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box
• Fiber optic cable FO-EP600/10 (length: 10m)
• Fiber optic cable FO-EP600/20 (length: 20m)
• Fiber optic cable FO-EP600/40 (length: 40m)
• Optical-RS232 converter 8053-OC
• 8053-OC-PS Power Supply
• TR-02A tripod
• TT-01 Telescopic extension

General Information 1-7

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1-8 General Information

 2 - Operation
2.1 Foreword None

2.2 Inspection Once received the instrument, check:

- packing integrity
- instrument and accessories integrity
- contents, according to the check list attached to this manual

If anything is found damaged or missed, immediately contact your

Dealer.

2.3 Ambient Store instrument and accessories in clean, dry environment free of dust
and acid vapours.
Follow requirements for temperature and humidity:

Operation:
• Temperature -10° to +40° C
• Humidity < 90% RH

Storage:
• Temperature -20° to + 70° C
• Humidity < 95% RH

2.4 Return for Every part of the instrument, included the battery, can only be replaced by
service NARDA, when the instrument needs repair or is malfunctioning, please
contact the NARDA Support center.
When the instrument needs to be sent to NARDA for repairs please
complete the questionnaire enclosed with this Operating Manual making
sure you fill in all the details relative to the service requested.
In order to minimize repair time, please describe the nature of the failure. If
the failure occurs only under certain conditions, please provide details on
how we may recreate the same condition in order to identify the fault.
If possible, please reuse the original packaging, making sure the
instrument in wrapped in heavy paper or plastic.
Alternatively, use a strong box filled with shockproof material, place
enough material all around the equipment so that the unit is stable and
firmly blocked inside the box.
Whilst packing, pay special care in protecting the unit's front panel.
Seal the box firmly before shipment.
Mark the box: FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE.

2.5 Cleaning To clean the equipment use only dust-free, non-abrasive dry cloths.

To avoid damage never use any kind of solvent, acid, or similar to

clean the instrument.

Document EP600-EP601EN-90302-2.02 – © NARDA 2009

Operation 2-1
2.6 Probe support The conical holder and the extension fiber optic FO-EP600/10 are
essential for proper operation. The optional tripod PMM TR-02 is highly
recommended for positioning the EP600/EP601 at the required height and
distance.

2.7 Coupling between Close proximity of the probe to conductive surfaces can cause direct
probe and conductive coupling (capacitive or inductive) with the field sensing dipoles.
surfaces Additional measurement uncertainty due to coupling can be limited to 1dB
by respecting these minimum distances between the probe and any
conductive surface:
• 250 mm, for frequencies 100 kHz - 3 MHz
• 150 mm, for frequencies 3 MHz - 10 MHz
• 100 mm, for frequencies > 10 MHz

2.8 Coupling between Accuracy characteristics are referred to non-perturbed electric fields.
probe and operator’s Always use a fiber optic extension of proper length to keep the probe far
body away from operator’s body.

2.9 Multiple sources Measuring complex electromagnetic fields as produced by multiple RF

sources of different frequencies does require isotropic and broadband field
probes, as well as fiber optic connections to eliminate errors due to
scattering and pick-up effects. PMM EP600/EP601 perfectly meets these
requirements.

2-2 Operation
2.10 Connecting
PMM EP600/EP601

2.10.1 RS232 Connection Requirements to connect the probe PMM EP600/EP601 to PC RS232 port:

Some PC models may not provide enough power through the DB9
connector to supply the optical/RS232 adapter 8053-OC. In such
cases install the separate power adapter model 8053-OC-PS between
the optical/RS232 adapter 8053-OC and the PC (see chapter
“Accessories”).

- Connect the 8053-OC to the first available PC RS232 port, directly or with
the supplied serial extension cable

- Connect the two fiber optic connectors of the EP600/EP601 to the 8053-
OC receptacle OPTIC LINK respecting the colour correspondence:
• Single optical connector, GRAY Æ BLACK receptacle of 8053-OC
• Single optical connector, BLUE Æ BLUE receptacle of 8053-OC

Do not connect/disconnect the optic fibre by applying force to the

fiber optic cable directly: this may damage the optical connection.
Always hold the connectors with your fingers firmly to
connect/disconnect the optic fibre.
Presence of dust, dirt or particles of any nature on the optical
connecting surfaces must be carefully prevented.

Fig. 2-1 RS232 connection of EP600/EP601

Operation 2-3
2.10.2 USB Connection Requirements to connect the probe PMM EP600/EP601 to PC USB:

In some cases the 8053-OC connected with an USB HUB or USB

extension might not work properly. Connect the 8053-OC to an USB
port of PC directly.

Install the supplied driver software before connecting the USB-RS232

adapter.

- Connect the USB-RS232 adapter to the first available PC USB port

- Connect the 8053-OC to the USB-RS232 converter

- Connect the two fiber optic connectors of the EP600/EP601 to the 8053-
OC receptacle OPTIC LINK respecting the colour correspondence:
• Single optical connector, GRAY Æ BLACK receptacle of 8053-OC
• Single optical connector, BLUE Æ BLUE receptacle of 8053-OC

Do not connect/disconnect the optic fibre by applying force to the

fiber optic cable directly: this may damage the optical connection.
Always hold the connectors with your fingers firmly to
connect/disconnect the optic fibre.
Presence of dust, dirt or particles of any nature on the optical
connecting surfaces must be carefully prevented.

Fig. 2-2 USB connection of EP600/EP601

2-4 Operation
2.10.3 Connection of The 10 m extension FO-EP600/10 is supplied with the PMM EP600/EP601
fiber optic as standard accessory, together with the two fiber optic adapters – grey
extension and blue (see picture below) - to connect to the optical/RS232 adapter
FO-EP600/10 8053/OC.

Some PC models may not provide enough power through the DB9
connector to supply the optical/RS232 adapter 8053-OC. In such
cases install the separate power adapter model 8053-OC-PS between
the optical/RS232 adapter 8053-OC and the PC (see chapter
“Accessories”).

Do not connect/disconnect the optic fibre by applying force to the

fiber optic cable directly: this may damage the optical connection.
Always hold the connectors with your fingers firmly to
connect/disconnect the optic fibre.
Presence of dust, dirt or particles of any nature on the optical
connecting surfaces must be carefully prevented.

Either for RS232 o USB please make sure to:

- match the colors of the EP600/EP601 fiber optic connectors with the
colors of the fiber optic adapters:

- match the colors of the FO-EP600/10 extension connectors with colors of

the fiber optic adapters:

Operation 2-5
 - at one extremity the extension optic cable FO-EP600/10 is terminated
with a shaped connector. Respect the connection sense when connecting
the same into the shaped receptacle OPTIC LINK of the 8053-OC adapter.

Fig. 2-3 RS232 connection of EP600/EP601 with FO-EP600/10 extension

Fig. 2-4 USB connection of EP600/EP601 with FO-EP600/10 extension

2-6 Operation
2.11 EP600/EP601 Unexpected variations of the probe position may vary the field
installation measurements. Make sure the probe is steadily installed by using the
recommended standard or optional accessories.

Using the conical holder supplied with the PMM EP600/EP601 as support
2.11.1 EP600/EP601 for the same is essential for correct measurements.
installation An inadequate support might significantly influence the measurements
on the conical results; hence it is highly recommended to make use of the supplied
holder conical holder as support for the probe.
To mount the PMM EP600/EP601 on the conical holder:
- place the conical holder vertical on a stable surface

- Apply the probe to the conical holder as shown in the picture, having the
fiber optic passing through the slot of the conical holder. The picture below
shows how to hold the probe between your fingers.

- Rotate the probe 45° counterclockwise:

Operation 2-7
 - Pull the probe gently downwards until the probe plug is locked in the
conical holder top.

- The installation is now completed.

Fig. 2-5 EP600/EP601 mounted on conical holder

As a general rule, when measuring the field from a transmitting

antenna it is advisable to position the probe supporting devices
perpendicular to the antenna polarization, particularly for frequencies
in the range of megahertz.

2-8 Operation
2.11.1.1 EP600/EP601 To remove the PMM EP600/EP601 correctly from the conical holder:
removal - Hold the probe and conical holder in vertical position
from the conical - Hold the probe as shown in the picture. Handle the probe with care.
holder

- With the conical holder in vertical position, gently rotate the probe of 45°
clockwise. The probe will be automatically released from the conical
holder.

- The EP600/EP601 removal from conical holder is completed.

Operation 2-9
2.11.2 EP600/EP601 It is recommended to make use of the optional tripod PMM TR-02 to
installation position the PMM EP600/EP601 as required by the reference standards.
on tripod Maintaining the same hardware configuration contributes to improbe the
PMM TR-02 measurement repeatability (see chapter “Accessories”).
Fix the EP600/EP601 conical holder to the tripod TR-02A by means of the
screw at the top or by means of the swivel PMM 8053-SN.

Fig. 2-6 EP600/EP601 on TR-02A

Fig. 2-7 EP600/EP601 on TR-02A with PMM 8053-SN

2-10 Operation
 3 – Measurements
3.1 Foreword The following procedures and measurement methods apply to
electromagnetic field sources present in industrial, medical, research,
residential and telecommunication applications..

3.2 Preliminary Before starting measuring electromagnetic fields (EMF) potentially

dangerous, it’s advisable to determine the known characteristics of the
sources and their possible propagation characteristics.
This will allow for a better evaluation of the field distribution and for
selecting the correct measuring equipments and procedures.

The source characteristics may include:

- type of generator and radiated power
- carrier frequency or frequencies (i)
- modulation
- polarization of transmitting antenna
- duty cycle, width and repetition frequency for pulsed modulations
- type of antenna and characteristics (gain, size, radiation diagram etc.)
- the number of sources, including those out of the probe bandwidth

To know for propagation evaluation:

- distance between source and point of measurement
- presence of RF absorbing or reflecting structures that may influence the
field intensity.

3.2.1 Spurious signals The operation with diode-based field sensors does require considering
possible effects due to spurious signals, like:

- Multiple sources. Diodes feature RMS response only for low level
signals. In presence of two or more strong signals the probe readings are
higher than the real RMS value of the field in the corresponding bandwidth.

- Pulse modulation. At high levels the diode response is linear.

Consequently, in presence of pulsed signals of low duty cycle the probe
tends to read values higher than the real average value. This must be
particularly considered for radar signals.

- Sensitivity to light. The Schottky diodes employed in some field probes

are sensitive to light, including infrared. In such cases it’s advisable to
avoid direct exposition to the light sources.

- Perturbing structures . Metallic and in general conductive surfaces and

structures can influence the field probe readings. Field probes must be
operated at a proper distance from such structures.
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Measurements 3-1
3.3 General requirements The basic components of a field measuring equipment are:
- field probe (field sensor and transducer)
- connecting cables
- metering and data processing equipment

3.3.1 Probes As a general rule the field probes must respect the following conditions:
• High rejection to spurious signals
• No perturbation of the field surrounding the sensors
• Such connecting cables e.g. fiber optics that do not perturb the field to
measure
• Known response to the operating ambient

3.3.2 Connections The connection between field probe and metering equipment transfer the
data relevant to the measurements and the probe/converter settings
without influencing the measure.
Also, unwanted couplings and noise pick-up must be avoided.
Fiber optic connections do perfectly meet the requirements.

3.3.3 Metering equipment The metering/data processing equipment is designed so that the probe
signals or data are properly read, displayed and stored.

3.4 Basic functional Some basic functional checks are:

checks - check of the proper probe operation
- check for the readings not varying significantly when rotating the probe
along one of its axis

3.5 Measurement The measurement procedures must minimize:

procedures • Risks of exposure of personnel to hazardous electromagnetic fields
• Measurement errors
• Interferences
• Damages to the equipment

3-2 Measurements
3.6 Preventing To prevent influencing the field measurements the operator, vehicles etc.
measurement errors should stay away of 5 meters from the field sensor; the same should not be
located near metallic or conductive surfaces and objects.

From the definition of difference of potential between two points:

r2
V 21
= − ∫ E dr
r1

We obtain that, with constant difference of potential, when the

distance between the two given points diminishes, the field strength
increases.
Example: the field strength present between the two plates of a
condenser at a distance of 0,1 m and with 100 V applied is of:

100V
E= = 1 KV
0,1m m

To remark that a voltage of 100 V applied in these conditions

produces a field strength of 1000 V/m, i.e. much higher than the
applied voltage.

3.7 Void

3.8 Void

Measurements 3-3
3.9 PMM EP600/EP601 The EP600/EP601 field probe is allocated in a spherical plastic housing
operation with 6 orthogonal monopoles that allow for immediate identification of the
electric field vectors (axis).

The PMM EP600/EP601 is supplied from an internal battery that can be

recharged by the charge EP600 CHARGER supplied with.

One full charge cycle before operation is recommended to obtain the

maximum autonomy.

The PMM EP600/EP601 can be switched ON by shortly pressing the

pushbutton, after that the LED is sequentially turned on with green, red
and blue indications as a test for the same; then the LED will blink red,
this meaning the EP600/EP601 is ready for the operation.

The PMM EP600/EP601 cannot be switched OFF by the pushbutton.

The PMM EP600/EP601 automatically turns OFF when:

- after 30 sec. the fiber optic is disconnected

- after 30 sec. the communication with PC is not established

- when the battery voltage is below 2.05V (the battery voltage is displayed
by the software WinEP600).

- when the Software WinEP600 is closed

Do not expose the probe to a field higher than the max. allowed.
Field strengths exceeding the allowed may cause severe probe
damage whether it is connected or not, either turner ON or OFF.

The fiber optic must be connected or disconnected by holding it by

the connectors only. Pulling the fiber optic cable may cause severe
damages to the PMM EP600/EP601 and to the fiber optic cable itself.
Dust and dirt must be prevented to be in between the optical
connections.

3-4 Measurements
The EP600/EP601 can be connected to the PC via fiber optic either
when ON or OFF.

PMM EP600/EP601 firmware upgrades are downloadable from the

web page www.narda-sts.it.

When making measurements with PMM EP600/EP601 the power

supply must be ALWAYS removed.

The min. battery voltage allowed for proper operation is of 2,05 V; it is

displayed by the PC software WinEP600. Lower values do require
recharging the battery.

The max. battery autonomy is of approx. 80 hours, according to the

filter setting.

The internal battery can be replaced at factory only; in case of

damage or incorrect operation contact your Dealer.

It is recommended to fully recharge the battery before long-term

storage of the probe; a full recharge shall be performed every 4
months since then.

Measurements 3-5
3.10 Applications The PMM EP600/EP601 field probe is connected to the user’s PC via fiber
optic and the optic to serial converter.

3.10.1 EMC The wide frequency range and small size allow for using the PMM
EP600/EP601 in EMC applications for monitoring the field strength during
radiated immunity tests in open site, TEM/GTEM and anechoic chamber.

The optional accessory PMM SB10 allows for controlling up to 10 field

probes at the same time. Up to five PMM SB10 can be connected together
to control up to 50 field probes.

Examples of measuring configurations:

Fig. 3-1 PMM EP600/EP601 in open site

3-6 Measurements
 Fig. 3-2 PMM EP600/EP601 in TEM cell

Fig. 3-3 PMM EP600/EP601 in Anechoic Chamber

Measurements 3-7
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3-8 Measurements
3.11 Operating The EP600/EP601 can be directly connected and operated by the meter
PMM EP600/EP601 PMM 8053B.
with 8053B (Option)

Fig. 3-4 EP600/EP601 with 8053B

- Display of field strength in ABS/%, MIN-MAX/AVG, MIN-MAX/RMS

modes.

- Graph of field strength in PLOT mode.

- Field strength data recording in Data Logger mode.

For further information on configuration and operation with PMM

8053B, please refer to the operation manual supplied with it.

Measurements 3-9
3.12 Operating The optional accessory PMM SB10 allows for controlling up to 10 field
EP600/EP601 probes at the same time. Up to five PMM SB10 can be connected together
with PMM SB10 to control up to 50 field probes.
(Option)

Fig. 3-5 PMM EP600/EP601 with one SB-10

Fig. 3-6 PMM EP600/EP601 with five SB-10

Fig. 3-7 PMM EP600/EP601 with SB-10 in open site

3-10 Measurements
The PC software supplied with the PMM SB10 allows for simultaneous
displaying of the field strength measured by each single field probe.

Measurements 3-11
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3-12 Measurements
 4 – Battery charger EP600 CHARGER
4.1 Foreword The probe EP600/EP601 internal circuitry is supplied by a rechargeable Li-
Mn internal battery to recharge by means of the battery charger EP600
CHARGER connected to the mains by means of the supplied adapter.
The EP600 CHARGER is intended for this application only; any other use
or application is strictly forbidden.

EP600 CHARGER is intended for operation on desk; its special design

allows for keeping the probe under charging in correct and safe position.
Inside the EP600 CHARGER a microprocessor controls and checks the
recharging operation.
The LED shows the charging status.

The adapter supplied with the EP600 CHARGER works with mains
voltages from 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Different socket adapters are supplied with.

Fig. 4-1 AC adapter Fig. 4-2 EP600 CHARGER

4.2 AC adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the mains prior to connect to the PMM
EP600 CHARGER.

Output: DC, 10 - 15 V, ~ 500 mA

Connector polarity: - +

4.2.1 AC mains plug If required to replace the AC mains plug, remove the installed and install
the proper one.
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EP600 CHARGER 4-1
4.3 EP600 CHARGER The following conditions apply to all specifications:
• Operating temperature: -10° to +50 °C.
4.3.1 Specifications

TABLE 4-1 Characteristics and specifications of the battery charger EP600 CHARGER

Characteristics
Charging is stopped when removing the probe
Microprocessor control with autostart
Charging status Led
Self-test
Safety timer
AC adapter supplied

Specifications

Supply voltage 3.8V 5mA (Max)

Supported battery type Panasonic ML621S 3V 5mA/h Li-Mn
Max. recharging time for max. autonomy 48h
Operating temperature -10° ÷ +50°
Dimensions (LxDxH) 60x60x75mm
Weight 130 g

4-2 EP600 CHARGER

4.3.2 EP600 CHARGER Description:
components
1 – Spring holder

2 – Charging connector

3A – Charging status Led

3B – DC Supply connector

Fig. 4-3 EP600 CHARGER components

Attempting to charging batteries of different types or dry cells may

cause explosion of the same and is strictly forbidden.

The internal battery of EP600/EP601 can be replaced by the Factory

only. In case of failure or incorrect operation please contact the
Dealer.
The minimum voltage level for proper operation is of 2,05V; lower
voltages do require recharging the battery.

It is recommended to fully recharge the battery before long-term

storage of the probe; a full recharge shall be performed every 4
months since then.

The max. battery autonomy is of approx. 80 hours, according to the

filter setting.

When making measurements with PMM EP600/EP601 the power

supply must be ALWAYS removed.

EP600 CHARGER 4-3

4.4 Installing A first complete charging cycle is recommended to achieve the max
PMM EP600/EP601 on autonomy.
EP600 CHARGER To install the probe EP600/EP601 on the battery charger EP600
CHARGER:
- place the EP600 CHARGER on a flat, stable surface
- hold the EP600 CHARGER as shown in figure and flex outward the
elastic holder

- Insert the EP600/EP601 on the EP600 CHARGER in correspondence of

the threaded contact pin. Do not spin the probe to avoid damaging the
contact pin.

- Release progressively the elastic holder until it holds the

EP600/EP601 housing downwards.

- Connect the AC adapter to the EP600 CHARGER first, then to the mains.

4-4 EP600 CHARGER

 - Plug the AC adapter to the mains

- Check the Led status as per the table below:

Fig. 4-4 EP600/EP601 on EP600 CHARGER

Table 4-2 EP600 CHARGER Led status

The EP600 CHARGER is supplied but without load (battery not present or
Fix Green
disconnected).
Blinking Green The battery is under charge
The charging circuit is overloaded (the output is OFF for 30 seconds
Fix Red
before attempting a new charging cycle).
Charge has been completed after 48 hours (the timer is paused when
Blinking Orange
disconnecting the supply).

The complete charging cycle is of 48 hours; the charge is completed

when the Led of EP600 CHARGER blinks orange.

EP600 CHARGER 4-5

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4-6 EP600 CHARGER

 5 – WinEP600 and SetAddEP600
Operating instructions
5.1 Foreword This chapter is the installation and operation guide of the PC Softwares
WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 Utility supplied with the PMM EP600/EP601
field probe.

The SetAddEP600 is a utility that integrates the PMM SB10 Switching

Control Box and the PMM EP600/EP601.
When several PMM EP600/EP601 are connected to the PMM SB-10 each
of them need to be set with a different address.
With the SetAddEP600 Utility you can associate an address at each PMM
EP600/EP601 connected to the PMM SB-10.

5.2 PC minimum • Processor: Pentium

requirements • 16 Mb RAM
• 10 Mb free space on hard disk;
• Operating system Windows™, XP/Vista.

Software and Utility updates can be downloaded from the web page
www.narda-sts.it.
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WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-1
5.3 Installation To install the WinEP600 and the SetAddEP600 on PC from the supplied CD-ROM
proceed as follows:

Do not connect the PMM EP600/EP601 to the PC until the installation is

completed.

Insert the WinEP600 CD into the PC CD-ROM driver.

In Computer Resources double click on the corresponding CD-ROM driver.
To start the installation double click on the WinEP600 icon.

The installation can be aborted by clicking on Cancel:

5-2 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

In Windows Vista most programs are blocked for computer protection. To
start the installation correctly it might be necessary to authorize the
operation.

The installation folder must be specified. Click Next to confirm the default folder or
Change to modify.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-3

 Click Next to proceed installing.

The installing status is displayed then:

5-4 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

Click Finish to complete and exit the installer.
The folder WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 are created under Programs with the
icon WinEP600 on desktop.

Create the SetAddEP600 shortcut on your desktop.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-5

5.4 COM port settings Connect the 8053-OC to the PC first serial port available (for more details
with 8053-OC see chapter “Installation”).

In some PC models the power delivered through the DB9 connector

may be not enough to supply the optical/serial converter 8053-OC. In
such cases, the external power supply adapter mod. 8053-OC-PS
must be connected between the PC and the optical/serial converter
8053-OC.

With the 8053-OC optical/serial converter the software search for the
probe PMM EP600/EP601 on the first available serial port.
To set a specific serial port:

5.4.1 WinEP600 • Right click the icon WinEP600 to display Properties

COM port settings • In the field Destination enter the command line:
C:\Programs\WinEP600\WinEP600.exe COMM=N
(N = between 1 and 9)
IMPORTANT: the command line must be upper case
• Click "Apply" then “OK”

5-6 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.4.2 SetAddEP600 • Right click the icon SetAddEP600 to display Properties
COM port settings • In the field Destination enter the command line
C:\Programs\WinEP600\SetAddEP600.exe COMM=N
(N = between 1 and 9)
IMPORTANT: the command line must be upper case
• Click "Apply" then “OK”

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-7

5.5 COM port setting Connect the USB-RS232 adapter to the PC USB port and wait for the
with adapter “new hardware installation” procedure. Drivers supplied with the
USB-RS232 adapter can be sued as well.

After having installed the USB-RS232 adapter, make sure the

assigned COM port nr. is comprised between 1 and 9:

• Enter in Peripheral management (Start > Settings> Control Panel

> System>Hardware> Device Manager).
The assigned COM can be found in Ports (COM & LPT) – USB Serial
Port (COMx).

COMx shows the COM port assigned to the USB-RS232 adapter.

If the adapter is set for a COM port nr. Not comprised between 1 and
9, the settings can be changed as follows:

• To change the COMx port, double click the line Ports (COM & LPT)
and USB Serial Port (COMx). Enter in Port settings and Advanced.

5-8 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

 • In Advanced Settings select the first COM port available; click OK.

5.5.1 SetAddEP600
• Right click the icon WinEP600 to display Properties
COM port settings
• In the field Destination enter the command line:
C:\WINEP600\WINEP600.EXE COMM=N (N = between 1 and 9)
• IMPORTANT: the command line must be upper case
• Click "Apply" then “OK”

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-9

5.5.2 SetAddEP600 • Right click the icon SetAddEP600 to display Properties
COM port settings • In the field Destination enter the command line
C:\Programs\WinEP600\SetAddEP600.exe COMM=N
(N = between 1 and 9)
IMPORTANT: the command line must be upper case
• Click "Apply" then “OK”

5-10 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.6 Running WinEP600
Connect the PMM EP600/EP601 to PC an click the icon on desktop.

Alternatively (Windows XP): Start, All Programs, WinEP600, WinEP600.

Windows Vista: Click Windows ( ), Programs, WinEP600, WinEP600.

This window is displayed first:

Then, the main window is displayed together with the WinEP600 -

Connection Incoming indication of the correct communication with the
probe.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-11

 This message appears when PMM EP600/EP601 is not connected or the
communication is not established:

Select YES to quit the WinEP600 – the EP600/EP601 is switched OFF.

Select NO to retry establishing the communication (check the
EP600/EP601 correct installation before).

5.7 Main window Once connected the main window is displayed:

contents

Commands description:

1. Title bar

2. Measurements and settings

3. Settings selection

4. Correction frequency setting in MHz

5. Reading rate in seconds (s)

6. Toggle between total field value or contemporary x - y – z axis

readings

7. Hold/run readings

8. Exit and quit the program

5-12 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.7.1 Title bar The software release is shown here, together with the serial port as set in
the program properties.

The control buttons allow to minimize to icon, enlarge/restore the main

window and exit the program:

When minimizing the main window the information is displayed in the

Windows application bar at the bottom of screen.

The field measurement remains displayed on desktop meanwhile.

For more information see par. “Setting/Preference/Minimized UI”.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-13

5.7.2 Main window The measurements displayed in the main window are:
displayed
measurements - electric field values as x - y - z or total (see par. “XYZ / TOT”)

Mode x - y - z

Mode Total

- Measuring unit shows the electric field measuring unit; the value is
displayed with three decimals. Min. value displayed: 0.010 V/m.

- Correction frequency see par. “Frequency setting”

Default: Freq: 50.00 MHz

- Average and Filter see par. “Settings”

Default: Avg: 1 Filter: F1

- Battery status displayed in 5% steps. It shows the residual autonomy

during measurements and the achieved autonomy during charging.

- EP600/EP601 internal temperature in °C

5-14 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.7.3 Frequency This setting in MHz recalls the corresponding frequency correction factor
correction setting stored in the EP600/EP601 memory.

The graph in chapter 1 shows the correction factor in db as a function

of the working frequency.

The setting displayed at the first run is the default; the last setting will
be displayed then.

The frequency is displayed with two decimals, max. resolution of 0.01

MHz. Press the enter key to enter the set frequency value.

To disable the frequency correction, click OFF; the button toggles to ON for
enabling the function when required.

When entering the frequency correction value or enabling the

function, the "Frequency value” will be updated according to the
Reading Time setting.

When entering the frequency correction value while in HOLD mode, la

the new value will be not displayed until the HOLD is released.

The following message will appear when entering frequencies out of

the PMM EP600/EP601 range:

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-15

5.7.4 Reading Rate It shows the time interval (in seconds) between subsequent readings.
setting Setting resolution of 0.1 s.
Press the enter key to enter the set frequency value.

The setting displayed at the first run is the default; the last setting will
be displayed then.

The minimum time interval between readings is in function of the

filter setting. The table Filter (Settings/Filter) show the minimum
reading rate allowed.

The max. time interval between readings is of 30 s regardless of the

filter setting.

Entering a reading rate not allowed will cause a warning message to

appear:

5-16 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.7.5 XYZ / TOT Button for selecting the x - y - z or Total mode.
Max. display resolution: 0.001 V/m.

Click on the button to toggle from XYZ to TOT.

If the field value is outside the nominal level range, the following messages
are displayed:

Ovr : the field level is higher than 110% of the nominal maximum level
(550 V/m for EP601).

! : the field level is between 100% and 110% of the nominal maximum level
(from 500 to 550 V/m for EP601). The symbol is close to the value.

* : the field level is lower than nominal minimum level. The symbol is close
to the value.
• 0.5 V/m per EP601 on the total;
• 0.5 / √¯3 per EP601 on the single axis.

Low : the field level is lower than 1/15 of the nominal minimum level.
• 0.5 / 15 per EP601 on the total;
• (0.5 / 15) x √¯3 per EP601 on the single axis.

The field value outside the nominal level range could be unreliable.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-17

5.7.6 HOLD / RUN Press HOLD to freeze the readings.
Click on the button to toggle from HOLD to RUN
The button XYZ/TOT is active even when in HOLD.

If the program is exit when in HOLD mode, it will restart in RUN mode.

5.7.7 EXIT Press EXIT to end the program. The current settings are saved and will be
recalled at the next start.
Message:

Press YES to exit and turn the EP600/EP601 off.

Press NO to abort exiting.

5-18 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.7.8 Settings menu Commands:

- Settings: set Average and Filter

- Preference: select program skin and enable the function Minimized UI

- ? (Info): software and product information

5.7.8.1 Settings Settings options:

- Filter: the EP600/EP601 internal A/D Sigma-Delta converters feature

digital filters to improve resolution and sensitivity, as well to reducing
interferences.
The filters can be selected according to the application requirements: from
the faster (F1) to the slower (F8).

To set the required filter click on the corresponding line, which turns blue.
The selected filter will be displayed in the main window.

When selecting a new filter while in HOLD mode, the filter setting
indication in the main window will be updated only after toggling to
RUN mode.

Filter(Hz): indication of the filter characteristics

Rejection to mains: some filters feature notch filtering at mains frequency

to reducing interference

Settling time (ms): time required for getting a complete reading

Max Sample rate (S/s): A/D conversion speed

Min Reading Rate (s): min. time interval between readings of electric field

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-19

 Normally a fast field measurement is required for faster response and
better stability when the field probe controls as feedback for a preset field
value the radiated power of a system composed by antenna and RF
generator.
However, as faster the measurements as higher the noise is, with
consequent reduction of sensitivity.
Slower measurements increase sensitivity but increase the response time
and the power consumption.
The PMM EP600/EP601 features eight different filters to help finding the
most suitable combination of the a.m. parameters for each specific
application:

F Settling time Power Sensitivity Rejection Rejection

consumption @ 50Hz @ 60Hz
0 Very fast Very low Low ----- low
1 Very fast Very low Average Low ------
2 Fast Low Good ------ -------
3 Average Average High Good Very high
4 Average Average High High High
5 Average Average High Very high Good
6 Slow High Very high good Good
7 Slow Very high Very high High High

In normal operation setting the filters F4 - F5 may offer a good

compromise in terms of power consumption, sensitivity, settling time
and rejection @ 50Hz.

5-20 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

- Average: setting of the number (1, 4, 16, 32 or 64) of readings to
calculate the arithmetic average (AVG).

When setting Average = 1, the readings are not averaged and the
current measurements are displayed.

In the example, the average value of the last 16 field readings will be
displayed. The “Avg” counter shows the progressing of the average
calculation, updating according to the “Reading rate” time interval setting.

The message AVG: OK will be displayed shortly after completion of the

averaging process, then followed by the indication of the preset averaging
Avg: 16 .

Then the process continues in moving Average mode: of the 16 readings

block, the older is discarded and the latest is added at the speed of the
Reading rate setting.

The process is restarted from the beginning when setting a different

Average value.

WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions 5-21

 When toggling from TOT to XYZ mode the Average is reset to re-
calculate the field values for each single axis.

When in HOLD mode, the new Average value is displayed in the main
window and is updated only when the HOLD is released.

5-22 WinEP600 and SetAddEP600 operating instructions

5.7.8.2 Preference Functions of the Settings menu:

- Display Color: selection of different color combinations of the main

window among:

Background / readings and units

- Blue/Grey
- Grey/White
- Grey/Yellow
- Black/Yellow
- Black/Green
- Black/White

The color of the settings of Freq, Avg, CorFact e Offset will be

displayed accordingly.

- Minimized: enable the function Minimized UI (Unit Interface) to keep

the field readings displayed on desktop when minimizing the main window
on the tray.

This window can be moved anywhere on the desktop, keeping its final
position even at the next minimizing of the main window.

To close this window, restore the main window from the tray and
deselect the “Minimized UI” function.

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5.7.8.3 ? (Info) Contents:
- Info: current EP600/EP601 firmware version and date, serial number and
battery voltage.

Click to exit.

Click to exit.

Battery voltages below 2.11V (5% of charge) are displayed red.

Click to exit.

- About: Manufacturer information.

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5.8 Running SetAddEP600
Connect the PMM EP600/EP601 to PC an click the icon on desktop.

Alternatively (Windows XP): Start, All Programs, WinEP600,

SetAddEP600.

Windows Vista: Click Windows ( ), Programs, WinEP600,

SetAddEP600.

Then, the main window is displayed together with the SetAddEP600 -

Connection Incoming indication of the correct communication with the
probe.

This message appears when PMM EP600/EP601 is not connected or the

communication is not established:

Select YES to quit the SetAddEP600 – the EP600/EP601 is switched OFF.

Select NO to retry establishing the communication (check the
EP600/EP601 correct installation before).

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5.9 Main window Once connected the main window is displayed:
contents

1. Title bar

2. Probe Data

3. New Address

4. Exit

5.9.1 Title bar The title bar displays the name of the program.

The control buttons allow to minimize to icon and exit the program:

When minimizing the main window the information is displayed in the

Windows application bar at the bottom of screen.

5.9.2 Probe data When the communication is established, the probe data displays: probe
model, release and data firmware and serial number.

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5.9.3 New Address
When the communication is established, the window displays the
current probe address.

Enter new address and press to store it.

The software will inform that the address program has been successfully
stored:

5.9.4 Exit
Press to close the program.

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5.10 Uninstalling Disconnect the USB cable (the procedure of “safe disconnection” is
WinEP600 and unnecessary).
SetAddEP600
Windows XP: click Start
in Windows Vista: click Windows

Then All Programs, WinEP600, Uninstall WinEP600.

If the Uninstaller is not available:

Disconnect the USB cable (the procedure of “safe disconnection” is

unnecessary).
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and Add or Remove Programs
(Programs and functions for Windows Vista).
Find WinEP600 then click Remove and follow the instructions.

When asked if removing the shared files, answer NO to prevent other

programs not to run correctly.

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5.11 Uninstalling the
driver of RS232-USB
adapter

Apply this method if the driver uninstaller (normally supplied with the
hardware) is not available.

Right click My computer to access Properties

Select Hardware and Device Manager.

Click + to expand Port (COM and LPT).
Right click USB Serial Port (COM) then click Uninstall

Click OK to end.

Once the uninstall is completed the peripheral USB Serial Port (COM) will
be removed.

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 6 - Communication protocol
6.1 Disclaimer This chapter provides the information required to control the PMM
EP600/EP601 via the fiber optic connected to a PC and by means of user’s
own PC software applications. Narda STS S.r.l supports the correctness
of the information only, and disclaim for any consequence the use of such
information may cause to anybody. The inclusion of Narda’s
communication protocol into user’s or third party software is entirely at the
user’s risks and responsibility. In no way Narda STS S.r.l shall be liable for
damages of any kind consequent to the use of the information provided in
this chapter.

6.2 Protocol The serial communication between PC and PMM EP600/EP601 is the
RS232 standard or USB (via the USB-RS232 converter). Specifications:
• Rate 9600 Baud
• Start 1 bit
• Stop 1 bit
• No Parity

The commands are composed by an ASCII string delimited by “#” (0x23)

and “*” (0x2A)
Commands must start with “#00”.

The answer can be either in ASCII or Binary, according to the command

sent. The first character is always like the character sent, and can be used
as control marker or synchronization for the answer.

The available commands are of two categories:

• Query COMMANDs
• Setting COMMANDs

The commands have this format:

#00Qcommand(parameters)* where:

# = command string start

00 = string always present
Q = ? for query commands
S for setting commands
Command = command string
(parameters) = setting parameters value (where present)
* = command string end

At power ON the EP600/EP601 is in Master mode, as required by the

communication with the hand-held unit 8053B; the EP600/EP601 will
continue to send the measurement data independent from receiving
the commands. For this might be not useful when interfacing to other
software, send the command #00?v* to turn the EP600/EP601 in Slave
mode to answer only when receiving a query.
The EP600/EP601 automatically turns off 30 seconds after receiving a
command to save battery.

Document EP600-EP601EN-90302-2.02 – © NARDA 2009

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 Table 6-1 Query Commands
Command Description
#00?v* answer is a string with information on model nr., firmware date and release.
?v
Example of answer to command #00?v*: "vEP600:1.02 10/05;"

#00?p* answer is a string with calibration information.

?p
Example of answer to command #00?p*: "10/05;"

#00?b* answer is a series of 3 bytes with information on EP600/EP601 internal battery

?b voltage, in Little Endian format. The first byte is the character ‘b’ followed by 2 bytes
Battery coding an integer (nn) of 16 bit without sign.

Calculation to obtain the battery voltage:

V_battery = 3 * (nn / 1024 * 1.6)

#00?t* answer is a series of 3 bytes with information on EP600/EP601 internal

?t temperature, in Little Endian format. The first byte is the character ‘t’ followed by 2 bytes
Temperature coding an integer (nn) of 16 bit without sign.

Calculation to obtain the temperature in °C:

T_ep600= ((nn / 1024 * 1.6) - 0.986) * 1000 / 3.55

#00?s* answer is a string with EP600/EP601 serial number.

?s
Serial Example of answer to command #00?s*: "s123456789AAAA”
Number

#00?T* answer is a series of 5 bytes with information of the total measured field strength,
?T in Little Endian format.
Total Field The first byte is the character ‘T’ followed by 4 bytes expressing a floating point number
(ff) of 32 bit.
(ff) represents the square of the field strength (isotropic measurement).
Calculation to obtain the field strength:
V/m=√ff

#00?A* answer is a series of 13 bytes with information of the field strength measured by
?A each single axis, in Little Endian format.
All Field The first byte is the character ‘A’ followed by 12 bytes expressing the 3 axis (X,Y,Z) as
Components floating point number (ff) of 32 bit.
The symbols (fx,fy,fz) express directly the field strength in V/m of the relevant axis.

6-2 Communication protocol

 Table 6-2 Setting Commands
Command Description
#00k frq* sets the frequency (frq) the correction factor is referred to.
k fr fr is the ASCII string expressing the integer value of the frequency multiplied by 100 so
giving resolution of 10kHz.
After the EP600/EP601 has received this command, all measurements shall be applied of
the correction factor relevant to that frequency, as stored into the EP600/EP601 at
Factory. Such frequency values out of the EP600/EP601 frequency range will disable this
function. The answer is a series of 5 bytes of Big Endian format; first the character ‘k’
followed by 4 bytes expressing a floating point number (ff) of 32bit.
(ff) express the frequency used by the EP600/EP601.

Example of command #00k 10000*: (set the frequency correction factor for 100MHz)

#00f n* sets the filter (n) to use.

fn n must be specified between 0 and 7.
See chapter 3 for more information on how to select filters.

Example of command #00f 2*

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 7 - Accessories
7.1 Foreword This chapter explains how to use the accessories of PMM EP600/EP601.
The following general indications apply to all accessories.

7.2 Inspection Check the packing integrity.

If anything is found damaged or missed, immediately contact your

Dealer.
Check the accessories with reference to the packing list included in
the package.
7.3 Ambient Store the accessories in clean, dry environment free of dust and acid
vapours.
Follow requirements for temperature and humidity:

Operation:
• Temperature -10° to +40° C
• Humidity < 90% RH

Storage:
• Temperature -20° to + 70° C
• Humidity < 95% RH

7.4 Return for Every part of the accessories, included batteries, can only be replaced by
service NARDA, when the instrument needs repair or is malfunctioning, please
contact the NARDA Support center.
When an accessory needs to be sent to NARDA for repairs please
complete the questionnaire enclosed with this Operating Manual making
sure you fill in all the details relative to the service requested.
In order to minimize repair time, please describe the nature of the failure. If
the failure occurs only under certain conditions, please provide details on
how we may recreate the same condition in order to identify the fault.
If possible, please reuse the original packaging, making sure the
accessory is wrapped in heavy paper or plastic.
Alternatively, use a strong box filled with shockproof material, place
enough material all around the equipment so that the unit is stable and
firmly blocked inside the box.
Whilst packing, pay special care in protecting the unit's front panel.
Seal the box firmly before shipment.
Mark the box: FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE.

7.5 Cleaning To clean the equipment use only dust-free, non-abrasive dry cloths.

To avoid damage never use any kind of solvent, acid, or similar to

clean the instrument.

Document EP600-EP601EN-90302-2.02 – © NARDA 2009

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7.6 PMM 8053-OC Optical-Serial converter
This accessory of the field probe PMM EP600/EP601 allows the fiber optic
to be connected to the PC RS-232 serial port.

Installation Connect the PMM 8053-OC to a free serial port of PC; connect the fiber
optic of the probe respecting the optical connector insertion key.
The PMM 8053-OC is powered from the PC serial port directly.

Table 7-1 Specifications of PMM 8053-OC

Max allowed fiber optic length 80 m (see notes below)

RS 232 connector 9 pin DB9

For some PC models the power available at the DB9 connector

may be not enough to allow the 8053-OC for driving fiber optics
up to 80 m.

For some PC models the power available at the DB9 connector

may be not enough to guarantee the correct operation of the
8053-OC. In such cases apply the 8053-OC-PS between 8053-OC
and PC.

Front panel

1 – fiber optic connector

Rear panel

1 – RS232 DB9 female connector

Fig. 7-1 8053-OC Panels

Power supply The PMM 8053-OC is powered from the PC serial port directly.

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7-4 Accessories
7.7 8053-OC-PS Power Supply
This accessory of the field probe PMM EP600/EP601 allows for providing
the power supply to the 8053-OC converter whenever the PC serial port
power supply is not sufficient or absent.

Installation Connect the 8053-OC-PS to the PC serial port (or serial cable) and to the
8053-OC. Connect the 8053-OC-PS to the mains by the AC adapter
(supplied). Connect the fiber optic to the 8053-OC.

Table 7-2 Specifications of 8053-OC-PS Power Supply

RS 232 Connectors 9 pin DB9

Front panel

DB9 M connector

Rear panel

DB9 F connector

Side

M connector for DC supplì

Fig. 7-2 8053-OC-PS

Power supply 8053-OC-PS is supplied by the 230Vac - 9Vdc Wall Adapter.

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7-6 Accessories
7.8 PMM TR-02A Tripod
This accessory allows for standing the PMM EP600/EP601 field probe or
the PMM 8053B hand held unit by means of the fixing screw.
The swivel PMM 8053-SN is supplied together with the tripod.

The PMM TR-02A has been specifically designed to prevent

influencing the field measurements.

The extensible legs allow for setting the required height; the feet are
designed to provide stability on most of the surfaces. The height of the
central rod can be set as well.

The PMM TR-02 is supplied in a robust carrying bag.

Table 7-3 Characteristics of PMM TR-02A

• 3 legs of 3 extensible sections

• Transport encumbrance: 76 x 12 x 12 cm
• Minimum height: 60 cm
• Maximum height: 180 cm
• Weight 2,8 kg
• Max load: 10 kg
• Screw connection ¼”

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Details:

Rotella di Leva di fissaggio The inclination of each leg can be set in

regolazione three different positions:
apertura • Fixed 20°: white mark
Rotella di
• Fixed 45°: red mark
regolazione
• Variable: no marks visible.
apertura
The central support can be set and locked
by the handle.

Fig. 7-3 TR02A

7-8 Accessories
The swivel PMM 8053-SN can be mounted on the PMM TR-02A top.

• height: 8 cm
• weight: 160 g
• Load max: 10 kg
• Screw: ¼ “

Fig. 7-4 adjustable swivel

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7.9 PMM TT-01 Telescopic extension
PMM TT-01 allows for extending the distance between field probe and
operator or measuring instrument.
The TT-01 top is provided with the screw to fix the conical adapter. The
length can be adjusted at any value between minimum and maximum.

The PMM TT-01 is made of fibreglass and has been specifically

designed to prevent influencing the field measurements.

Table 7-4 Characteristics of TT-01

• Diameter 32 mm
• Minimum length: 120 cm
• Maximum extension: 420 cm
• Weight 500 g

Fig. 7-5 TT-01 Fiberglass telescopic extension with

EP600/EP601 installed on the top.

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7-12 Accessories
7.10 PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box

PLEASE REFER TO THE RELEVANT OPERATION MANUAL

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7-14 Accessories
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5 Servizio richiesto: 5 Service needed:
Solo taratura Riparazione Riparazione & Taratura Taratura SIT Altro:
Calibration only Repair Repair & Calibration Certified Calibration Other:
Ditta:
Company:
Indirizzo:
Address:
Persona da contattare: Telefono:
Technical contact person: Phone n.
Modello: Numero di serie:
Equipment model: Serial n.

5 Accessori ritornati con l’apparecchiatura: Nessuno Cavo(i) Cavo di alimentazione Altro:

5 Accessories returned with unit: None Cable(s) Power cable Other:

5 Sintomi o problemi osservati: 5 Observed symptoms / problems:

5 Guasto: Fisso Intermittente Sensibile a : Freddo Caldo Vibrazioni Altro
5 Failure: Continuous Intermittent Sensitive to: Cold Heat Vibration Other
Descrizione del guasto/condizioni di funzionamento:
Failure symptoms/special control settings description:

Se l’unità è parte di un sistema descriverne la configurazione:

If unit is part of system please list other interconnected equipment and system set up:
Suggerimenti / Commenti / Note:
Suggestions / Comments / Note: