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Amplifier Research NM-21FFT Radio Noise Meter–EMI Pollution Detector

Description

Amplifier Research NM-21FFT radio noise meter provides highly accurate measurements for broadcast band EMI pollution. The NM-21FFT operates at one fixed frequency, either 834 kHz in the Northwest or 1000 kHz in the Northeast. These particular frequencies were chosen because there is virtually no broadcasting activity at these bands, allowing for surveys to be performed at power generator and transmission installations. It is also available at a fixed frequency anywhere in the range of 600 kHz to 1500 kHz.

Due to the single frequency capability, the instrument is inherently high in sensitivity and simple to operate. The absence of broad frequency coverage eliminates all tuning and calibration requirements. It also enables the circuitry to be designed for high image rejection, high IF rejection, low spurious response and high overall accuracy. The NM-21FFT conforms to NEMA-107 and ASA C63.2 specifications for single frequency RFI instruments and is compatible with the NM-17/27A and NM-25T for all pulse repetition rates above 50 pulses per second. The instrument is hand portable, withstands rough field use and has low (5 watt) power consumption.

Features

  • Designed for use by the Power Industry
  • Accurate measurements for broadcast EMI pollution
  • Single frequency capability
  • Rugged construction 
  • Hand-held portable device

Specifications

Frequency Range

Single frequency, crystal controlled. Standard frequencies available are 834 kHz and 1000 kHz. Other special single frequencies are available in the range of 600 to 1500 kHz.

RF Input Impedance

50 ohms standard, Input VSWR is less than 1.25

Bandwidth

The 6 dB bandwidth is 5 kHz ±10%. The 60 dB to 6 dB overall bandwidth ration is 3.5 max.

Detector Function

Quasi Peak detector only. Time constant of one millisecond charge and 600 millisecond discharge.

Sensitivity, CW

Conducted: 50 ohm impedance –0.10 μV

Sensitivity, Broadband*

Conducted: 50 ohm impedance –0.07 μV/kHz

*Signal plus noise to noise ratio of one with Quasi Peak detector.

Output Meter

Two 5-inch scales are provided. 1 to 1000μV scale in Logarithmic increments 0

 

to 60 dB above 1μV linear scale, divided into 60 equal increments

Measurement Range

60 dB (Output meter range) in the lowest step attenuator position. An additional 60 dB of attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps for a maximum voltage of 120 dB.

Measurement Accuracy

±2 dB

Oscillator Radiation

Less than 50 Pico watts

Shielding Effectiveness

80 dB min.

Image Rejection

Greater than 90 dB at standard frequencies

IF Rejection

Greater than 90 dB at standard frequencies

Other Spurious Responses

Greater than 90 dB at standard frequencies

Loud Speaker

A small loud speaker with front panel level control is provided

Recorder Output

1.5 VDC across a 1500 ohm resistive load at full scale meter deflection.

Recorder output is proportional to meter deflection.

IF Amplifier

Operates at 455 kHz

Size

152.44 H x 279.4 W x 304.8 D mm (6 H x 11 W x 12 D in)

Weight

Approx. 5.4 kg (12 lbs)

Power Supply

AC Power supply standard

AC Line Voltage

105/125 Volt, 50 to 70 Hz

Power Consumption

5 Watts

Standards

CISPR
CISPR 11
CISPR 14 - 1
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 16 - 1
CISPR 16 - 2
CISPR 16 - 3
CISPR 16 - 4
CISPR 22
CISPR 24
IEC
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 1 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 4
IEC/TC EN 61000 - 3 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 4
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 6
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 7
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 8
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 9
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 11
European
EN 50 081 part 1
EN 50 081 part 2
EN 55 011
EN 55 013
EN 55 014
EN 55 015
EN 55 020
EN 55 022
EN 55 024
EN 50 082 part 1
EN 50 082 part 2
EN 50 093
American
FCC Part 15
MIL-STD - 461E