WELZ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL SP-600 SWR & POWER METER

The SP-600 is a passing power meter which is connected be- RS3, three antenna systems can be compared in the simultaneous
tween a transmitter and antenna for measuring directly the transmission state.
transmitted power, reflected power and the SWR of the an- (6) Sensor Select Display LED.
LED, illuminated by an external power source (DC + 10 to 15V), dis-
tenna system by transmitting a carrier. plays the sensor of the transmission system being measured.
The SP-600 has a high sensitivity and high performance power
sensor featuring flat frequency characteristics over a wide Fig. 2 Rear panel
range, and this power sensor, developed by WELZ, permits
accurate measurement of power and SWR with minimum of
measuring error.
The SP-600 is a wide band measuring equipment covering a
range of 1.6 to 500 MHz. This equipment has three built-in
power sensors, and is capable of measuring simultaneously
three transmitting antenna systems.
• FEATURES
• These sensors permits big power measurement, 2kW for
HF band, 200W for other frequencies.
• Meter lighting and LED indicators permit measurement at
dark place (outside DC 12V power supply).
• Three wide band sensors (directional couplers) having su- (1) Name plate
perior frequency characteristics are built in this meter. (2) Pass seal
These wide band sensors, developed originally by WELZ, (3) "RS1.TX" connector
An SO-239 connector for connecting input to the sensor"RS1."Con-
permits simultaneous measurement of three systems of any nect a transmitter of 1.6 — 60MHz and less than 2kW to this connector.
band of HF, VHF and UHF bands. (4) "RS1.ANT" connector
• The meter permits selection among three ranges of 20W, An SO-239 type connector for connecting output of the sensor "RS1."
200W, and 2,000W. Connect an antenna or dummy load, or other loading device of 1.6 —
60MHz to this connector.
• The minimum SWR measuring sensitivity is 1.5W for RS1,
(5) "RS2.TX" connector
and 1W for RS 2, and 2W for RS 3. An SO-239 type connector for connecting input to the sensor "RS2."
• The meter body is surrounded by double or triple shielding Connect a transmitter of 1.8 — 200MHz and less than 200W to this
case for eliminating error due to diffraction of high fre- connector.
(6) "RS2.ANT" connector
quency waves. This meter is therefore free from measuring An SO-239 type connector for connecting output of the sensor "RS2."
error due to induction which is often encountered in meters Connect an antenna, dummy load, or other loading device of 1.8 —
housed in a plastic casing. 200M Hz.
(7) "RS3.TX" connector
111 NAMES Of PARTS Al\ID-FUNCTIONS- connection with a transmitter rated less than 200W over the range of
Fig. 1 Front panel 130 to 500MHz.
(8) "RS3.ANT" connector
SO-239 type connector serving as an input of Sensor RS3. Designed for
connection with antenna, dummy load or any other load equipment
rated at less than 200W over the range of 130 to 500MHz.
(9) External Power Source Connection Terminal.
Designed for meter lighting or to illuminate sensor display LED. Con-
nection should be made with the power source (DC 12V to 15V),
ensuring the proper polarities. When light is turned off or not in use,
be sure to pull the plug from the power source. Note that this power
source has no relation with measurement functions.

• BEFORE USING
(1) Meter • Measurement of transceiver power and SWR with this
This meter indicates the SWR value, transmitted power, and reflected meter requires a connecting cable. In such measurement,
power. The lower red scale is for SWR reading, and the upper three
scales for indication of power value. The power scales are provided in be sure to use a 50-ohm coaxial cable, with connectors
three different ranges of 2kW, 200W, and 20W, which can be selected attached securely to both ends.
by means of the range selector switch. Both the SWR value and power • For accurate measurement of power, prepare a reliable
value can be read directly on the meter scale, and no correction table dummy load having SWR of less than 1.1.
nor frequency characteristics correction knob is needed.
(2) "RANG E"- switch
• This meter has been adjusted completely in the factory
This switch is used to change the full scale value on the meter for power before shipping. Removal of the case, or tampering the
indication to 2kW, 200W and 20W. internal components may cause measusrement error, and
(3) "FUNCTION" switch must therefore be avoided.
Set this switch to "FWD" (forward power) position when reading the
transmitted power on the meter, and to "REF" (reflected power) posi-
• The packing materials (and corrugated cardboard box)
tion when reading the reflected power. To measure the SWR value, used for packing this meter may also be utilized for pro-
first set the transceiver in the carrier sending status, and set the switch tection of the meter when ordering repair or maintenance
to "CAL" position. Then turn the calbration knob, until the needle service. It is recommended to keep the corrugated card-
comes up to the position of CAL A, and change the function switch-to
"SWR" position. The SWR value can then be read directly on the
board box together with'the instruction book.
meter.
(4) "CAL" knob
This knob is used to set the meter corresponding to the power when
measuring the SWR value. If turned clockwise, the needle will move to
the right; if turned counterclockwise, the needle will move to the left. ■ OPERATION PROCEDURE
Turn the knob until the needle is aligned correctly with CAL A position.
(5) "SENSOR SELECT" switch • The SP-600 permits simultaneous connection of three trans-
This switch is used to select the DC output detected by three sensors mitters and 3 antennas. Make suitable connection to RS1,
located on the rear side of this meter. RS2 or RS3 on the rear panel, corresponding to the fre-
RS1 is for measurement within the range of 1.6 — 60MHz, RS2 for
measurement within 1.8 — 200MHz and RS3 within 130 — 500MHz. quency and sending power of the transmitter to be meas-
Since the detected output can be switched over among RS1, RS2 and ured.
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565 + Nfif 10 + 2 =
12
= 1.5
SWR 100 \14- = 10-2 8
• Precautions
(1) Note that the measurable frequency range of this meter
is 1.6 to 60MHz for RS1, 1.8 to 200MHz for RS2 and
e e 130 to 500MHz for RS3. No accurate measurement can
SP-600
be made for other frequencies because of increased in-
dication error.
(2) The maximum measurable power is 2kW for RS1 and
200W for RS2 and RS3. Do not apply larger power
430M Hz 144MHz HF Band exceeding this value, otherwise, the sensor might be
Transceiver Transceiver Transceiver burnt and damaged due to overheating.
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• After completing connection of the transmitters and an- • SPECIFICATIONS

tennas, select a transmitter and antenna to be measured by
SP-600
using the "SENSOR SELECT" switch for measuring the Rating
RS 1 RS 2 RS 3
power and SWR value. Frequency range (MHz) 1.6 — 60 1.8 — 200 130 — 500
Fig. 4 Power measurement Measurable power (W) 0 — 2,000 0 — 200 0 — 200
Power measurement accuracy ±10% (F.S. value)
Power measuring range 20/200/2,000 f 20/200 1 20/200
Measuring functions Forward power (FWD), Reflected power
TAT ION ME TER sucT.
CALIBRATION (REF), V.S.W.R. (SWR), SWR
5o So zoo calibration (CAL)
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Sensor selection Built-in 3 sensor selection (RS 1, RS 2, RS 3)
Insertion loss 0.1 0.1 0.25
SWR measuring sensitivity (W) 1.5 1 2
SWR measurement 1:1 — 1:...
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SWR POWE
R "TER PT I. Impedance (S2) 50
POW/,;RANGE
Connector (Type) SO-239
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Dimensions (mm) 220(W) x 91(H) x 113(D)
• Measurement of forward power (FWD) Weight (kg) 1.75
(1) Set the "FUNCTION" switch to "FWD" position.
(2) Set the "RANGE" switch to a proper power range cor-
responding to the power to be measured.
(3) Send out carrier from the transmitter or transceiver; Circuit diagram
the meter will indicate the forward power.
• Measurement of reflected power (REF)
(1) Set the "FUNCTION" switch to "REF" position.
(2) Set the "RANGE" switch to a proper power range cor- F
responding to the power to be measured.
(3) Send out the carrier from the transmitter or trans- —o-
ceiver; the meter will indicate the reflected power. RS- I RS-2 RS-3
• Measurement of effective radiation power (ERP)
The difference between forward power and reflected power R

is the effective radiation power.

(Example)
If "FWD" reading is 100W and "REF" reading is 4W, the
effective radiation power is 100 — 4 = 96W. ----
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• Measurement of SWR
(1) Set the "FUNCTION" switch to "CAL" position.
(2) Send out the carrier from the transmitter; the meter -C)
will deflect to a certain position. 200W 2KW
(3) Turn the CAL knob, and align the meter needle with
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the CAL', position. 100p FUNCTION. S.W
(4) Next, change the "FUNCTION" switch to the SWR 12
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position. The meter needle will indicate an SWR value. -J
This is the SWR of the antenna. L --I
(5) The SWR can also be obtained from the following
equation. * Above specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Patents on sensor circuitry and registration of new design are now pending.
SWR
+ /PT
= NfPf —V137
where Pf : Forward power
Pr : Reflected power
For example, if Pf = 100W and Pr = 4W, then SWR can
be calculated as follows: OR82.12. Printed in JAPAN