MODEL 8310 SmartStepTM Programmable Attenuator IEEE-488 RS232\RS422/RS485 A New Concept in Programmable Attenuation! Description Weinschel's New 8310 Series SmartStep Attenuator Units represent a new concept in programmable attenuation for bench test and subsystem applications. Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series) via front panel controls or standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232/RS-422 /RS485. The 8310 combines the features of the Weinschel 8210A Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a flexible, easy to use solution. Features o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem applications. o Multi-Channel attenuation paths (up to 4 input/outputs) o Relative vs. Nominal attenuation step function. o Wide choice of Frequency & Attenuation Ranges. - dc to 1, 2, 3, 18 & 26.5 GHz - up to 127 dB - Solid-State (GaAs FET *& PIN) - Relay Switched - 75 Configurations o High Accuracy & Repeatability. o Designed to interface with Weinschel's new line of SmartStep programmable attenuators and other electromechanical devices o Designed to interface with industry standard communication interfaces: Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted Ports A & B but can be configured for up to four channels of attenuation, RF switching, or other functions. Multiple programmable attenuators can be used inconjuction with other coaxial devices such as switches, power combiners, directional couplers, and filters creating single or multichannel subsystems. Applications Applications for the 8310 Series range from providing control of a single SmartStep Attenuator in a bench test/lab environment using a PC and a terminal emulator, to complex system applications where the 8310 Series is employed to control many devices to create custom/semicustom subsystems to reduce overall design cost. Weinschel can provide a variety of custom designed driver interfaces for various devices, such as RF switches, relays, pin attenuators, motorized step attenuators, displays, and other devices, as well as complete subsystem design and integration services. Contact us with your specialized needs. - GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) - RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 o Rack Configureable: The Model 8310 can be rack mounted either as a single unit using Rack Mounting Kit (P/N 193-8033) or two Model 8310's can be mounted together using Rack Mounting Kit (P/N 193-8033-1). Using these kits allow the Model 8310 to be easily mounted into any rack or cabinet that is designed per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189. For additional information on the Model 8310, visit our website @ www.weinschel.com/8310.htm 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.weinschel.com email: sales@weinschel.com 175 10/23/01 Specifications SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Input Power Requirements ac 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 50 Watts Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: IEEE-488 Bus Connector: Protocols: Indicators: 24-pin per IEEE-488.1 per IEEE-488.2 Remote (RMT), Listen (LSN), Talk (TLK), SRQ (SRQ) RS-232 Bus Connector: Signals: Baud Rates: Data Bits: Handshaking: Parity: Indicators: 9-pin male D TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND 2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400 8 None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF None, Odd, Even Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive) RS-422 BUS(3) RS-485 Bus(4) Connector: Signals: Baud Rates: Data Bits: Handshaking: Parity: Indicators: 9-pin male D TXD+, TDX-, RXD+, RTX-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, and signal GND 2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400 8 None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF None, Odd, Even Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive) RF Characteristics(5) See ordering guide (pg177 and 178) 0 to +50C 67 to +167 F (-55 to +75C) 96% 40,000' (12,192M) 1. GPIB/IEEE-488 model allows user-selectable addresses. 2. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft). 3. RS-422, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) and & optimized as a single node protocol, typically with one device connected to a single port. 4. RS-485, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) & optimized for multi-drop connections that can used to create a low cost network. 5. Refer to Individual data sheet for detailed specifications on internal programmables. Physical Dimensions Connector Type N SMA BNC 176 10-23-01 DIM A 29.2 (1.15) 8.6 (0.34) 18.8 (0.74) NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified. 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.weinschel.com email: sales@weinschel.com Ordering Guide...8310 Series with 3200 Programmables Model No 8310-1-F 8310-1-R 8310-1-2-F 8310-1-2-R 8310-35-F 8310-35-R 8310-35-2-F 8310-35-2-R 8310-35-3-T 8310-35-4-T 8310-36-F 8310-36-R 8310-36-2-F 8310-36-2-R 8310-36-3-T 8310-37-F 8310-37-R 8310-37-2-F 8310-37-2-R 8310-37-3-T 8310-37-4-T 8310-38-F 8310-38-R 8310-38-2-F 8310-38-2-R 8310-38-3-T Attenuation Value (dB) 63/1 63/1 63/1 63/1 127/1 127/1 127/1 127/1 127/1 127/1 64.5/0.1 64.5/0.1 64.5/0.1 64.5/0.1 64.5/0.1 63.75/0.25 63.75/0.25 63.75/0.25 63.75/0.25 63.75/0.25 63.75/0.25 63/1 63/1 63/1 63/1 63/1 Frequency Insertion Loss Range (GHz) (maximum) dc-1.2 (75) 5.0 dB dc-1.2 (75) 5.0 dB dc-1.2 (75) 5.0 dB dc-1.2 (75) 5.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 8.0 dB dc-2.0 8.0 dB dc-2.0 8.0 dB dc-2.0 8.0 dB dc-2.0 8.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 6.0 dB dc-2.0 5.25 dB dc-2.0 5.25 dB dc-2.0 5.25 dB dc-2.0 5.25 dB dc-2.0 5.25 dB SWR (Maximum) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 No of Channels 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 Attenuator Model No.* 3250T-63 3250T-63 3250T-63 3250T-63 3200T-1 3200T-1 3200T-1 3200T-1 3200T-1 3200T-1 3209T-1 3209T-1 3209T-1 3209T-1 3209T-1 3200T-2 3200T-2 3200T-2 3200T-2 3200T-2 3200T-2 3206T-1 3206T-1 3206T-1 3206T-1 3206T-1 Connector Type BNC/F BNC/F BNC/F BNC/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F Conn Location Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front to Rear Front to Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front to Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front to Rear Front to Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front to Rear 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.weinschel.com email: sales@weinschel.com 10/23/01 177 Ordering Guide...8310 Series with 150 Programmables Model No 8310-201-F 8310-201-R 8310-201-2-F 8310-201-2-R 8310-202-F 8310-202-R 8310-204-F 8310-204-R 8310-204-2-F 8310-204-2-R Attenuation Value (dB) 70/10 70/10 70/10 70/10 121/1 121/1 62/2 62/2 62/2 62/2 Frequency Range (GHz) dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 dc-18.0 Insertion Loss (maximum) 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 5.25 5.25 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 SWR (Maximum) 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 No of Attenuator Channels Model No.* 1 150T-70 1 150T-70 2 150T-70 2 150T-70 1 150T-11+150T-110 1 150T-11+150T-110 1 150T-62 1 150T-62 2 150T-62 2 150T-62 Connector Type SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F SMA/F Conn Location Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Connector Type N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F Conn Location Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Ordering Guide...8310 Series with 4200 Programmables Model No Attenuation Value (dB) 8310-135-F 127/1 8310-135-R 127/1 8310-135-2-F 127/1 8310-135-2-R 127/1 8310-136-F 63.75/0.25 8310-136-R 63.75/0.25 8310-136-2-F 63.75/0.25 8310-136-2-R 63.75/0.25 8310-137-F 63/1 8310-137-R 63/1 8310-137-2-F 63/1 8310-137-2-R 63/1 Frequency Insertion Loss Range (GHz) (maximum) 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 6.0 0.8-2.3 4.5 0.8-2.3 4.5 0.8-2.3 4.5 0.8-2.3 4.5 SWR (Maximum) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 No of Channels 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 Attenuator Model No.* 4218T-127 4218T-127 4218T-127 4218T-127 4218T-63.75 4218T-63.75 4218T-63.75 4218T-63.75 4216T-63 4216T-63 4216T-63 4216T-63 *Refer to Individual data sheet for detailed specifications on internal programmables. 172 2/8/02 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.weinschel.com email: sales@weinschel.com