Amplifier Research FL7018 Electric Field Probe
The Amplifier Research FL7018 Electric Field Probe is a laser-powered e-field testing probe with a frequency range of 3 MHz to 18 GHz. A quick, extremely precise electric field measuring device, this model features microprocessor technology, allowing testing within a dynamic range of 60 dB. Noise reduction and temperature compensation capabilities allow the measurements to be taken at as low as 1 V/m. An isotropic response range of +1 dB to 8 GHz is produced when the probe is rotated on its magic-angle mount. The Amplifier Research FL70148 is equipped with three of Amplifier Research's signature Starprobes®, each possessing one of the internal microprocessors. This empowers each electric field probe to evolve in response to its environment via optimizing linearization, noise reduction, temperature compensation and development of communications functions. Laser-power technology eliminates the need to recharge or replace batteries when the Amplifier Research FL7018 runs out of juice. Technicians rent Amplifier Research FL70148 models to fulfill standards like IEC/EN 61000-4-3 for applications like monitoring electric field strengths in GTEMs, Anechoic Chambers and other RF measurement rooms for radiated immunity testing.
| Amplitude Accuracy: W/O correction factors With correction factors | ±1.0 dB, 10 MHz 0.8 dB, 2 MHz–1 GHz / 1.4 dB, 1 GHz–18 GHz |
| Response Time/ Sampling Rate | 20 msec/up to 50 samples per second, USB and GPIB only |
| Isotropic Deviation | ±0.5 dB, 10 MHz ±1.0 dB, 10 MHz–8 GHz (typical) ±2.0 dB, 8 GHz–18 GHz (typical) |
| Operating Range | 1–1000 V/m |
| Linearity, 1 to 1000 V/m | ±0.5 dB AND ±0.3 V/m |
| Temperature Stability | +0.5 dB over operating temperature range |
| Damage Level | 1600 V/m CW |
| Data returned from probe | X, Y, Z axes, and composite |
| Dimensions | Approx. 278 x 65 x 65 mm (150g approx.) |
| Probe Head Diameter | 65mm |
| Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) @ 5% to 95% RH non-condensing |
- 1 to 1000 V/m
- +/- 1.8 dB flatness
- Laser-powered, does not require recharge/battery change
- Small size permits use in TEM cells and is less disruptive to the RF field
- User friendly interfaces with the FM7004 field monitor and/or VM7000 virtual monitor software
- USB, IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232 (serial), Fiber-Optic Serial
- Automatic Temperature compensation
- Small size permits the use of these probes in small spaces like TEM cells and the reduced size is less disruptive to the RF field
- Spherical housing yields a uniform interaction with the RF field resulting in an improvement in the isotropic response
- User friendly interfaces with the FM7004 field monitor and/or VM7000 virtual monitor software
- Four levels of unequaled laser safety in order to meet laser safety regulations and fully protect the user from injury
- Rugged design to withstand the rigors of the typical EMC test facility
- Multiple computer interface options: USB, IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232 (serial), Fiber-Optic Serial
- Automatic Temperature compensation