Consultix WRX-33 4ch User Manual V2 11-12

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WRX-33-4B 4 Channels Wireless Receiver

User Manual (V2)11-12


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Contents 1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Key features ...................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Safety Compliances & Precautions ................................................................................................... 5

2 Setup & Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.1. Check the package ............................................................................................................................ 6

2.2. Front panel ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3. Keypad buttons functions ................................................................................................................. 8

2.4. Display Icons ..................................................................................................................................... 9

3 General Operations ............................................................................................................................... 10

3.1. Preparations ................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2. Menus ............................................................................................................................................. 10

3.3. Measurement Scenarios ................................................................................................................. 12

4. Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 13


1. Overview

1.1. Introduction Consultix WRX-33 family constitutes single and multiband wireless receivers that measure a CW (Continuous Wave) signals in most of wireless bands. It is magnificently accurate, lightweight, and compact. The unit is operated with an ergonomic man-machine-interface, modular in design, S/W upgradeable to save user’s investments and enhance user’s logistics cycle.

WRX-33-4B models comes with internal result storage for up to 7 hours continuous measurements.

1.2. Key features 1- Receiving mode: CW signals.

2- Receiving Bands: all of wireless bands from 200 MHz to 2700MHz as per ordered unit.

3- Internal Result Storage for 7 hours

4- PC S/W (optional) for data capture, archiving , mapping, replay , and export

5- Level ranges from -110 dBm up to -40 dBm.

6- Adjustable channel frequency.

7- Frequency step: 100 KHz (Optional 1 KHz).

8- Power accuracy Less than 1 dBm.

9- Memory channels.

10- Light weight.

11- Ergonomic user interface.

12- Functional Keypad.

13- LCD display.

14- Battery operated

15- Internal memory stores up to 7 hours of continuous measurements


1.3. Safety Compliances & Precautions To use the WRX-33 in a correct, efficient, safe way, and to avoid damage caused by improper actions, you are recommended to:

1- Use only the original accessories to prevent any damage to the device.

2- To not affect the radiation pattern, don't touch the antenna during operation.

3- It is preferable to connect the antenna and test environment before starting a measurement scenario.

4- Don't let water or other liquids flow into the device.

5- Prohibit approaching the device to flammable or explosive items.

6- Don't open the device outside company maintenance branches.

7- For the first time usage of the device, battery should be charged continuously 10 hours before usage.


2 Setup & Installation

2.1. Check the package Please make sure that you received all the parts shown below. If any piece is missing, please call your agent or our customer services.

1. WRX-33 . 2. SMA male Antenna. 3. Charger. 4. User manual. 5. Walk-View software CD (optional). 6. Data cable for Walk-View software (optional). 7. Carrying bag

1. WTX-‐05 2. Antenna 3. Charger


2.2. Front panel

The figure below shows the Front panel of the WRX-33.

(1) Antenna interface (2) LCD (3) Keypad

(4) USB interface (5) Charger socket

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Front view

(5)


2.3. Keypad buttons functions

The following figure summarizes the WRX-33 Keypad buttons' functions.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)


(1) ON/OFF: Switching on & switching off the device by long press (1 second press)

(2) Num pad: Writes numbers, characters or space

(3) Escape: Goes to previous menu, cancels input data, or terminates a measurement scenario.

(4) Save: Saves the current measurement scenario with its Freq, Amp, Date, and time

(5) : Enters (‘-‘and ‘.’), edits the name of saved channels, or toggles button in the setting menu

(6) Enter: Enters to sub menus, accepts choice, or enters settings data

(7) Up & Down arrows: Moves up and down or fine tuning of frequency (after clicking the hard button “Edit” as per (5) above)

(8) Run: Starts measurement

2.4. Display Icons The following figure illustrates the main display icons

(1) Menu Choices (2) Charging indicator

(3) Menu title (4) Battery indicator

(1)

(4) (2)

(3)


3 General Operations

3.1. Preparations -Connect the charger into its socket.

* Note: for the first time usage of the device, battery should be charged continuously 10 hours before usage.

-Connect the antenna to the device.

-Switch On the device by long press on the On/OFF switch.

The device now is ready to start measurement. In the following section, the menus of the WRX-33 will be described in details before illustrating How to start a test.

3.2. Menus Main Menu

Start Test :To start a test configuration as follows:

Date: Appears on the top left of the screen , shows the current date of the measurement .

Time: Appears at the top right of the screen, shows the current time of the measurement.

Freq: Sets the measurement frequency in MHz

Amp: Shows the received signal level in dBm

Autonomous: This menu contains the settings of the test result to be saved on the receiver menu.

Setting: To change the unit settings as follows:

Back light: This function is used to enable or disable the LCD backlight for the device.

To toggle between On/OFF options, use the edit (-/.) button

Date: This function is used to set the current date in the format DD-MM-YY. To write new date press Enter or (-/.) button, then write the date using the num pad.


Time: This function is used to set the current time in the format HH-MM-SS. To write a new time, press Enter or (-/.) button, and then write the date using the num pad.

Factory setting: This function is used to restore WRX-33 factory settings. It will delete all saved test channels from your device

Battery Status: Provide the battery voltage and withdrawn current from the battery

Version/Upgrade:

- Providing info about activated features, and available upgrades

- Entering key-codes required for any newly purchased upgrade

Memory Status: Shows the used and free memory space. Press 5 to clear the used memory


3.3. Measurement Scenarios 3.3.1 Start a measurement scenario

-You may directly press the hard button “RUN” to make a hot start, or

- From the main menu, use up & down arrows to choose “Autonomous”, and then press “Enter” button. In this mode, the device saves the measurements for the 4 channels in the device memory.

- Using the Num Pad enter the desired measurement frequency in MHz for every channel, and then press “Enter” button. At the bottom box, You will notice either the word Peak or average. We take around 200 sample per each channel per second. This choice is to choose between either to present the peak sample or average across the second. Toggle between peak or average by pressing the dot ( . ) button - The corresponding Power level will be displayed on the screen in dBm.

-Finally Name the test in the box below frequencies

-Press RUN, then it starts capturing

-At every marker ( change in direction or path), press save . Then you will see a marker increment at the bottom of the screen

-Press Enter once finished

3.3.2 Save a measurement scenario

To save the measurement scenario which you got in section 3.3.1:

- From the keypad press ‘Save” button.

- A default name will appear on the screen. To change it press the hard button “./-“then write your desired name, and then press the “Enter” button.

3.3.3 View saved measurement scenarios

To view saved measurements kindly connect the device to Walk-View software through a mini USB-B cable.

You can view the measurements and put them on a map.


4. Specifications RF Characteristics

Internal Frequency Accuracy 1 PPM

Frequency Bands From 200 MHz to 2700 MHz (in certain bands as per ordered unit)

Frequency Step 100 KHz (optional 1KHz)

Modulation CW

Level range -110 to -40 dBm

Level measurement Accuracy <±1 dBm

Phase noise <-60 dBc at 10KHz offset

Measurement speed 800 points per second

RF output 50 ohm

RF interface 50 ohm SMA Female

PC interface USB

Power supply

Power Consumption <3.5 Watts

DC Input 12 VDC, 2 A charger

Battery 7.2 V, 2.2 A Li-ion chargeable battery

Battery standby time 500 hours

Battery time @ continuous maximum output power >3 Hours

Physical

External Dimensions L220 x W116 x H51mm

Charger interface Power Jack male 2.1 mm ID 5.5 mm OD

Antenna interface TNC Female

Weight 610gm

Operating Temp -10 to +40 C


Further Help

-For any support inquiry, kindly contact: Support: [email protected] Hotline support: +20229299708

Or contact our distributer covering your region (check www.consultix-egypt.com)

-For any information about prices, specifications, future developments, recommendations, customizations, or general question, kindly contact: Sales: [email protected]

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