REI manual Storing a Sweep Span with the MDC, MDC-2100/MDC-900

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Storing a Sweep Span with the MDC

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Figure 9: SELECTING THE PROPER MDC BAND AND FILTER (OSCOR 4.0)

Storing a Sweep Span with the MDC

Since the MDC down-conversion process displays multiple frequency bands at once, the easiest way to quickly view a specific frequency span is to type in a desired center frequency and then use the EXPAND and NARROW keys to adjust the span.

To store a specific frequency span:

1.Ensure that the OSCOR is in the SWEEP mode and the MDC is connected.

2.Type in the desired center frequency between 3 and 21 GHz (or 3 and 9GHz for the MDC-900).

3.Adjust the frequency span using the EXPAND and NARROW keys. (The number in the top left corner of the OSCOR display shows the span.)

4.Press the STORE button.

5.To review the stored spans, simply press the RECALL button from the SWEEP mode.

Note: Further details can be found in the OSCOR Owner’s Guide.

There are some important aspects of storing spans that should be understood:

If you store a specific frequency band in the MDC range (for example 5.6 to 5.8GHz), the MDC will also simultaneously search a parallel frequency band (in the example it will also search from 6.2 to 6.4GHz).

You cannot store frequency spans that cross the 1.5GHz crossover points. See Figures 2 and 3 for the 1.5GHz bands. Therefore, to search specifically from 4 to 6GHz as an example, you may choose to search the 3 to 9GHz antenna band with the Group A filter to cover the range from 4.5 to 6GHz (See Figure 3). And then, store a range centered at 4.25GHz with a 500MHz span to cover from 4 to 4.5GHz. If using OSCOR 4.0, the fastest and simplest method would be to simply cover the entire span from 3 to 9GHz with Filter A & B selected.

When storing a span in memory, the actual frequency limits are not displayed in the frequency span list. However, pressing the RECALL button will recall the span showing the stored frequency span.

To summarize these effects:

If you desire to cover a frequency span that is greater than 1.5GHz or crosses the antenna bands, the best approach is always to cover the entire antenna band that

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Contents OWNER’S GUIDE MDC-2100/MDC-900MDC-900 MDC-2100 RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL 455 Security DriveSTORING A SIGNAL IN THE MDC FREQUENCY RANGE TABLE of CONTENTSTABLE of FIGURES FIGURE 11 ANALYZE MODE USING THE MDC OSCORINTRODUCTION Figure 1 MDC-2100 MICROWAVE DOWNCONVERTERFilter B ANTENNA BANDFilter A Filter A & BInstalling the MDC-2100/MDC-900 Operational Control of the MDC-2100/MDC-900 Signal identification ProcessOSCOR Version Press SWEEP/ANALYZE Viewing Bands 1, 2 andPress F4/MDC Anlz Press F4/Identify see Figure 6BFigure 6B ANALYZING AN MDC SIGNAL OSCOR OSCOR Sweep and Analyze Modes with the MDCFigure 6A ANALYZING AN MDC SIGNAL OSCOR FIGURE 7 USING “IDENTIFY” TO VERIFY A SIGNAL OSCORFigure 8 SELECTING A SIGNAL WITH THE MDC OSCOR Storing a Sweep Span with the MDC Recommended Implementation Storing a Signal in the MDC Frequency RangeExample of a Desired Frequency SpanMicrowave Transmission Considerations for the MDC it is absolutely necessary in order to save time. A good rule of thumb is to assume that the MDC has an antenna pattern that is about 100 degrees wide. In other words, it is necessary to point the MDC in at least 4 different directions around the room to cover the perimeter. Also, the MDC should be pointed up and possibly moved around the room to cover the ceiling, and down to cover the floor. Furthermore, if you expect a very sophisticated threat, it is recommended to point the MDC into ducting, above ceiling tiles, and in any enclosed spaces in which it would be possible to place a transmitter with a high gain antenna. It is highly recommended that the “Show All” mode of operation for the MDC-2100 be utilized MDCA-all and MDCB-all if using OSCOR 5.0. When a signal is detected, the user can then manually select the different antenna bands and filters to further investigate the signal. Or, the user can simply go to the analyze mode and allow the MDC to determine the operational frequency of the transmitter. Also, it is not recommended to use the MDC with the OSCOR automatic mode unless the MDC directional characteristics are taken into consideration. If running the OSCOR and MDC in the automatic mode, take care to enable the appropriate MDC spans. To maximize usage of the MDC, include MDC 3-21GHz Filter A and MDC 3-21GHz Filter B in your span list For OSCOR 4.0 users, set span to All Bands A&B Using the MTU-2100 Microwave Test Unit MDC-2100 MDC-2100/MDC-900 SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications MDC-900Technical Bulletin