MDS 21B

Absorbing Clamp

As specified in CISPR 16-1-3/EN 55016-1-3
Disturbance power measuring, according to CISPR 16-2-2/EN 55016-2-2, CISPR 13/EN 55013, CISPR 14-1/EN 55014-1 and EN 50083-2
Excellent for using as diagnostic tool and for measurements of screening attenuation of coaxial cables
Supplied with 6 dB attenuator and RF cable

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In connection with a measuring receiver according to CISPR 16-1-1, the absorbing clamp MDS enables to measure the interference capability of radio interferers, such as domestic appliances, electric tools etc. directly; viz. by measuring the power generated by the interferer and fed to its supply cable.
The absorbing clamp measurement method (ACMM) is described in Clause 7 of CISPR 16-2-2: Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods – Part 2-2: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity – Measurement of disturbance power. The absorbing clamp itself is described in CISPR 16-1-3: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Ancillary equipment – Disturbance power.

Frequency range:	30 MHz to 1000 MHz
Typical clamp factor:	see graph
Calibrated for receiver impedance:	50 Ω
Connector:	N, female
Max. current ( f < 500 Hz ):	30 A
Max. input power for immunity tests:	5 W
Diameter of appliance power cable:	up to 20 mm
Dimension (WxHxD):	610 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm
Weight:	approx. 6.3 kg
Classification:	for indoor use only
Operation:	+5 °C up to +40 °C
Relative humidity:	up to 80%