Control Processors provide:

• The translation between the microwave setting and steps of the motor.
• The complex drive circuitry required for efficient stepper motor control.
• Optimum repositioning time by "ramping" up and down motor speed during repositioning.
• Continuous monitoring and report of status of position sensors incorporated within the microwave instrument to ensure the highest confidence level in the performance.
• Remote control via GPIB, or alternatively RS232 (CP88 only), interface and optional local control from front panel.

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Only one model required to control all Flann 5 Phase Programmable waveguide attenuators and phase changers. Enhanced features over the current range of CP92 Control Processors:

IEEE488.2 HS488 bus control
Extraordinary resolution and settability at low attenuations.

Will position to 0.01 dB between 0 & 21 dB
0.02 dB between 21 & 30 dB
0.05 dB between 30 & 48 dB
0.10 dB between 48 & 60 dB

Steps Mode operation allows greater control over instrument positioning

0- 60 dB in less than 1.1 seconds
Backlit LCD for clear visibility
Control of 1 or 2 Attenuators giving a possible attenuation range of 120 dB
Universal Line Input, automatically switches between 115V and 230 V operation
Built in Self Test and Diagnostics
Unchallenged Accuracy, Reliability and Repeatability
3 to 140 GHz (in waveguide bands) with the appropriate programmable microwave products

Applications:

Automated Production Testing of Microwave Radios and Satellite Communications Payloads
- Fade Margin Testing (BER)
- Gain Control
Automated Test & Measurement Systems
Remote Control Systems

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