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The Heart of each EMC Test System Flexible · Versatile · Extensible EMC test systems can vary from simple systems with one or two instruments to complex installations with many measurement instruments connected, while in many cases even a turntable and an antenna mast should be controlled. In order to enable full automated testing, these devices and measuring instruments, as well as the connections made between amplifiers, power meters, antennas and measurement receivers, should be controlled in an automated manner. Where RadiMation® acts as the software centre of the system; the RadiCentre® systems are the core of the hardware. With the introduction of the RadiCentre®, cost effective, full automated testing finally becomes a reality. Flexible To enable full automated testing the RadiCentre® provides one, two or eight versatile slots. Each slot can be configured at the user’s choice. The different available plug-in cards can be combined as desired, allowing any combination of functionality. Extensible The RadiCentre® is expandable with many different plug-in cards. § RadiSense® the range of battery free E-Field Sensors § RadiLink® the analogue fibre optic link till 3 GHz § RadiMate® the four channel AD/DA monitor § RadiPower® the range of RF power meter for EMC applications § RadiGen® the RF signal generator for EMC applications § RadiSwitch® to switch two, four or six 18 GHz / 150 W channels § RadiControl® Antenna Tower and Turntable controller Space effective Where in general controllers, probes, switches and other equipment take one or more units in a 19-inch cabinet, the RadiCentre® systems allow for combining two to eight devices in just two to four units height. The RadiCentre® is available in both a desktop and 19-inch rack mountable version with either one, two or eight free plug-in card slots. Easy to use The system is “Plug and Play”, which means that every board is automatically recognized and initialized and ready for use. The user can configure and control the system by means of a clear and easy to use a TFT touch screen (2 & 8 slots). Software support The RadiCentre® is software controllable with RS-232, LAN and IEEE-488 (Optional for the 2-slot system). Besides the RadiMation® integral EMC measurement software, the system can be controlled by all EMC measurement packages, as all software codes to control the unit are available. Linux Based & Software upgrades The system is Linux based thus offering great stability and fast start-up times. As all embedded software is stored in flash, it is very easy to upgrade the system with new versions, thus protecting the initial investment. RadiCentre® Dijkstra Advies, Research & EMC Instruments B.V. Vijzelmolenlaan 7 – NL-3447 GX Woerden The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 348 41 65 92 Fax: +31 (0) 348 49 97 32 Internet: www.dare.nl E-mail: instruments@dare.nl The Standard for Consultancy, (Re)design and Training in EMC and Product Safety DARE!! Instruments