MI-2097

MI-2097 Automated Microwave Measurement Systems

MI Technologies' MI-2097 Automated Microwave Measurement Systems (AMMS) offer the user an extensive array of features and options that provide solutions for the most demanding measurement requirements. The MI-2097 family of systems allow users to fully automate the antenna measurement process from setup to analysis and reports.

Measurement Applications: More Choices and Solutions
The MI-2097 family offers a full menu of measurement applications, providing the user with a selection of both far-field and near-field applications. Specialty and custom applications for radome, RCS, component and wireless applications are also available. Custom features, required for specialized testing, can be evaluated by our applications and system engineering resources to assist buyers in identification of the right solution. The MI-2097 is delivered with acquisition and analysis applications installed. Optional analysis applications include:

Planar Near-Field
Spherical Near-Field
Cylindrical Near-Field
Radome
Radar Cross Section
Component S-Parameter
Individual Applications such as EIRP and Antenna VSWR

Increased Speed and Productivity
Productivity improvement solutions are more important in today's business than ever before. The ability to take 10,000 quality measurements per second can provide tremendous productivity gains. From production testing to engineering design, the MI-2097 will provide the results-oriented test and measurement solutions needed to test the products we use today and those we are designing for tomorrow.

At up to 10,000 measurements per second of Phase and Amplitude data with 90dB of dynamic range in CW mode, the MI-2097 is one of the fastest measurement systems available today. The AMMS features an integrated MI-1797 Receiver configured to optimize speed & performance at the system level. A high-speed secondary data line provides the capability to move vast amounts of measurement data from the receiver instruments to the workstation without interfering in system control functions. This compares with approximately 100 equivalent measurements per second across a GPIB based interface.

Multi-Frequency
The MI-1797 receiver subsystem supports automated multi-frequency measurement scenarios. Up to 1,024 different frequencies can be acquired at each measurement interval. Typically, frequency changes can be accomplished at a rate near 1,000 steps per second with the MI-3100 Series Signal Sources.

Multi-Port Measurements
A full line of MI-3320 Series Multiplexers provide for up to 16 ports in various combinations for receive and transmit lines. Switching times for the Multiplexers do not degrade the measurement speed of the receiver. The MI-2097 also supports up to 16 bits of general purpose switch/beam steering computer control.

Multi-Axis Control
The base MI-2097 includes a MI-4192 multi-axis position controller and power amplifier set. The controller can sequentially operate up to four positioner axes. The MI-2097 application software is expansion ready for up to two additional position controllers and can manage up to 16 axes of motion with options.

Easy Acquisition and Analysis
The MI-2097 is delivered with extensive acquisition and analysis capability. The MI-3001 Data Acquisition and Analysis Workstation is the user interface to all functions of the measurement system.

The MI-3001 utilizes graphical screens and drop-down menus covering installation, equipment selection, and instrument configurations for the receiver, signal source, and positioning axes. The user is guided on setting up acquisitions and creating data files as well as editing acquisition parameters. Screens for data, motion, frequency, confirmation plots and others are provided.

The Plot mode provides the user interface for operating the plot definition editor for plotting data in rectangular, polar, contour and isometric formats.

A Sequencer Module enables the operator to create script files, containing operational instructions for performing full acquisitions and analysis scenarios. Scripts can be saved, edited and rerun at the operator's discretion.

Optional software packages are available for near-field analyses of planar, spherical and cylindrical configurations. Radome and RCS applications are also available, along with individual analyses such as EIRP.

Supports MI Technologies' Positioners and Scanners
MI Technologies manufactures a full line of rotary and linear positioning products, specifically developed for the demands of antenna measurement functions. These positioners can also be used in other applications as well as for Antenna Measurement. The MI-2097 systems are a perfect match for all these positioning devices. There is an MI Technologies positioner suitable for use with virtually every measurement application and configuration. Positioner capacities up to 400,000 pounds vertical load provide an extensive range of capabilities for these applications.

Precision planar scanners with linear motor drives as well as belt and gear drive versions provide a large selection opportunity for user applications.

Also, a wide range of positioners and scanners previously manufactured by MI Technologies or Scientific-Atlanta are supported by the MI-2097 systems. Interface adapters have been developed which can provide interfaces to existing positioners as well as the existing cabling.

MI-2097 AMMS Product Configuration Guide (Acrobat PDF file)

MI-1797 Microwave Receiver