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Safety Via Leonardo da Vinci, 21/23 Via Benessea, 29/B

Test 20090 Segrate (MI) - ITALY 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV)
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User’s Manual
PMM SB-10
SWITCHING CONTROL BOX

SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT

You can find the Serial Number in a side of the box.
Serial Number is in the form : 0000X00000.
The first four digits and the letter are the Serial Number prefix, the last five digits are
the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes
only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.
The suffix is different for each instrument.

Document SB10EN-60808-1.00 – Copyright © NARDA 2016

NOTE:

If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this Users Manual, it may become unsafe

Before using this product, the related documentation must be read with great care and fully understood to
familiarize with all the safety prescriptions.

To ensure the correct use and the maximum safety level, the User shall know all the instructions and
recommendations contained in this document.

This product is a Safety Class III instrument according to IEC classification and has been designed to
meet the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use).

In accordance with the IEC classification, the power supply of this product meets requirements Safety
Class II and Installation Category II (having double insulation and able to carry out mono-phase power
supply operations).

This product has a Pollution Degree II normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally,
however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

KEY TO THE ELECTRIC AND SAFETY SYMBOLS:

You now own a high-quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service.
Nevertheless, even this product will eventually become obsolete. When that time
comes, please remember that electronic equipment must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European
Union (2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments).
You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly
disposal. You can obtain further information from your local NARDA Sales Partner or by
visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it .

Warning, danger of electric shock Earth

Read carefully the Operating Manual and its

Unit Earth Connection
instructions, pay attention to the safety symbols.

Earth Protection Equipotential

KEY TO THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT:

The DANGER sign draws attention to a potential risk to a person’s
DANGER safety. All the precautions must be fully understood and applied before
proceeding.
The WARNING sign draws attention to a potential risk of damage to the
WARNING apparatus or loss of data. All the precautions must be fully understood
and applied before proceeding.
The CAUTION sign draws attention against unsafe practices for the
CAUTION apparatus functionality.

NOTE: The NOTE draw attention to important information.

II Note and symbols

Contents
Page
Safety requirements and instructions…………………………….. V
EC Declaration of Conformity ………………………………………. VI

1 General information Page

1.1 Documentation…....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Introduction to the PMM SB-10…………................................... 1-1
1.3 Standard Accessories………………………………………………. 1-1
1.4 Main specification…................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Optional Accessories…………….......……................................ 1-2
1.6 Front Panel……………………….…........................................... 1-3
1.7 Rear Panel…………………………............................................. 1-3

2 Installation and use Page

2.1 Introduction................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Initial inspection.......................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Environment……………………………………………………..….. 2-1
2.4 Return for service.….................................................................. 2-1
2.5 Equipment cleaning……............................................................ 2-1
2.6 PMM SB-10 Installation and use......…...................................... 2-2
2.7 External DC supply…..……………………………………….……. 2-3
2.8 Installation…….……………………………………………………… 2-3

3 PMM SET ADDRESS Instructions for use Page

3.1 Introduction................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Hardware requirements............................................................. 3-1
3.3 Hardware installation….……………………………………………. 3-2
3.4 To lunch the program................................................................. 3-2
3.5 To start the program……..........…............................................. 3-2
3.5.1 Main window……………………………………………………… 3-3
3.5.2 Version……………………………………………………………. 3-3
3.5.3 Address…………………………………………………………… 3-3
3.5.4 Device…………………………………………………………….. 3-3
3.5.5 Reading version………………………………………………….. 3-3
3.5.6 Serial port…………………………………………………………. 3-3
3.6 To use the software……………........….................................... 3-4

Contents III
Figures
Figure Page
1-1 PMM SB-10 front panel…….........…................................. 1-3
1-2 PMM SB-10 rear panel……………................................... 1-3
2-1 Single SB-10 installation example…………………………. 2-2
2-2 Multiple SB-10 installation example……………………….. 2-2

Tables
Table Page
1-1 PMM SB-10 Technical specifications............................... 1-2

IV Contents
 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been designed, produced and tested in Italy, and it left the factory in conditions fully
complying with the current safety standards. To maintain it in safe conditions and ensure correct use,
these general instructions must be fully understood and applied before the product is used.

• When the device must be connected permanently, first provide effective grounding;
• If the device must be connected to other equipment or accessories, make sure they are all safely
grounded;
• In case of devices permanently connected to the power supply, and lacking any fuses or other
devices of mains protection, the power line must be equipped with adequate protection
commensurate to the consumption of all the devices connected to it;
• In case of connection of the device to the power mains, make sure before connection that the voltage
selected on the voltage switch and the fuses are adequate for the voltage of the actual mains;
• Devices in Safety Class I, equipped with connection to the power mains by means of cord and plug,
can only be plugged into a socket equipped with a ground wire;
• Any interruption or loosening of the ground wire or of a connecting power cable, inside or outside the
device, will cause a potential risk for the safety of the personnel;
• Ground connections must not be interrupted intentionally;
• To prevent the possible danger of electrocution, do not remove any covers, panels or guards installed
on the device, and refer only to NARDA Service Centers if maintenance should be necessary;
• To maintain adequate protection from fire hazards, replace fuses only with others of the same type
and rating;
• Follow the safety regulations and any additional instructions in this manual to prevent accidents and
damages.

Safety consideration V
 EC Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with the Decision 768/2008/EC
Compliant to the Directives: EMC 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU
Also compliant to the ISO/IEC standards 17050-1 and 17050-2

The manufacturer,

NARDA Safety Test Solutions s.r.l.

via Benessea 29/B
17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) – ITALY

based on the following harmonized European Standards, successfully applied:

Safety: EN 61010-1 (undated reference, applies to all editions)

EMC: EN 61326-1 (undated reference, applies to all editions)

declares, under its sole responsibility, that the product: SB-10 Switching Control Box
conforms with the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, of the EMC Directive
EMC 2014/30/EU and of the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU.

Cisano sul Neva, 24/08/2016 Egon Stocca, General Manager

VI EC Conformity
 1 - General Information
1.1 Documentation Enclosed with this manual are:
• a service questionnaire to send back to NARDA in case of equipment
service is needed
• an accessories check list to verify all accessories enclosed in the
packaging.

1.2 Introduction to The PMM SB-10 Switch Control Box is a versatile and expandable
PMM SB-10 accessory for the electric and magnetic fields and electrosmog
measurement devices family.
Either the OR-03 Optical Repeater with all their field probes and the EP-
60X series are supported. The EHP-50, EHP-50A, EPH-50B, EHP-50C,
EHP-50D and EHP-50E are not supported.
One PMM SB-10 allows to take field measurement with up to 10 measuring
devices connected at the same time, either placed in different measuring
points and/or working on different frequency and full scale ranges. it is
possible to have a chain up to five SB-10 to connect up to 50 remote
devices.
The PMM SB-10 is powered by an External DC supply or by a PC with
apposite USB A or B type cable. With the USB is possible to supply only up
to three SB-10 (30 remote devices).
One PMM SB-10 allows to connect up to ten devices via optical fiber to the
Personal Computer by a single RS232 interface connection. Besides, using
one free USB port, you can connect another SB-10 with low consumption.

1.3 Standard accessories The standard accessories included with PMM SB-10 are:

• External DC supply (DC 12 V, 1.25 A)

• USB cable, type A-B (1.8 m long);
• RS232 serial cable with 9/25 pin adapter (2 m long);
• SB-10 to SB-10 Expansion cable (20 cm long);
• Optical connectors protection caps (20 pcs)
• Operating Manual;
• Certificate of Compliance;
• Return for Repair Form.

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General Information 1-1
1.4 Main specifications The following Table list the PMM SB-10 performance specifications.
The following conditions apply to all specifications:
• The ambient temperature shall be -10° to 40° C.
TABLE 1-1 PMM SB-10 Technical specifications
Compatibility with all filed probe via OR-03 optical repeater

External DC supply DC, 12 V, I = 1.25 A or connect or PC USB (A or B type) port.

Optical fiber connection up to 80 m long

Connections Up to ten devices connected via optical fiber, expandable up to

five PMM SB-10 for a total of 50 measuring devices
connected.
Via RS-232 serial port for remote operation and firmware
update.

Operating temperature -10 to +40°C

Storage temperature -20 to +70°C

Dimensions (H x W x D) Metal case (HxWxD) 37 x 280 x 219 mm

Weight 1300 g

1.5 Optional The following accessories can be ordered as options:

accessories
Electric Field Probe EP-105 (100 KHz – 1000 MHz) 0.05 – 50 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-300 (10 kHz - 3 GHz) 0,1 - 300 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-330 (100 kHz - 3 GHz) 0,3 - 300 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-301 (100 kHz – 3 GHz) 1 – 1000 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-333 (100 kHz – 3.6 GHz) 0.15 – 300 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-183 (1 MHz – 18 GHz) 0.8 – 800 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-408 (1 MHz – 40 GHz) 0.8 – 800 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-44M (100 kHz – 800 MHz) 0.25 – 250 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-33M (700 MHz – 3 GHz) 0.3 – 300 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-33A (925 MHz - 960 MHz) 0,03 - 30 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-33B (1805 MHz - 1880 MHz) 0,03 - 30 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-33C (2110 MHz - 2170 MHz) 0,03 - 30 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-201 (60 MHz - 12 GHz) 3 - 500 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-600 (100 kHz – 9.25 GHz) 0.14 - 140 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-601 (10 kHz – 9.25 GHz) 0.5 - 500 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-602 (5 kHz – 9.25 GHz) 1.5 - 1500 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-603 (300 kHz - 18 GHz) 0.17 - 170 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-604 (300 kHz – 26.5 GHz) 0.8 - 800 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-645 (100 kHz – 6.5 GHz) 0.35 - 450 V/m
Electric Field Probe EP-745 (100 kHz - 7 GHz) 0.35 - 450 V/m
Magnetic Field Probe HP-032 (0.1 – 30 MHz) 0.01 – 20 A/m
Magnetic Field Probe HP-102 (30 MHz – 1000 MHz) 0.01 – 20 A/m
Magnetic field Probe HP-050 (10 Hz – 5 kHz) 10 nT – 40μT
Magnetic field Probe HP-051 (10 Hz – 5 kHz) 50 nT – 200μT
FO-8053/10 Fiber Optic Cable (10m)
FO-8053/20 Fiber Optic Cable (20m)
FO-8053/40 Fiber Optic Cable (40m)
FO-8053/80 Fiber Optic Cable (80m)
OR-03 Programmable Optical Repeater

1-2 General Information

 1.6 Front panels

Fig. 1-1 Front panel

Legend:

1. On Led ;
2. Device-1 Fiber optic connector;
3. Device-2 Fiber optic connector;
4. Device-3 Fiber optic connector;
5. Device-4 Fiber optic connector;
6. Device-5 Fiber optic connector;
7. Device-6 Fiber optic connector;
8. Device-7 Fiber optic connector;
9. Device-8 Fiber optic connector;
10. Device-9 Fiber optic connector;
11. Device-10 Fiber optic connector.

1.7 Rear panels

Fig. 1-2 Rear panel

Legend:

1. Power On/Off push-button;

2. External DC supply connector
3. USB type B connector;
4. USB type A connector;
5. RS 232 Connector
6. Expansion out connector;
7. Expansion in connector.

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1-4 General Information

 2 - Installation and use
2.1 Introduction This section provides the information needed to install and use your PMM
SB-10 Switching Control Box.
It includes the information pertinent to initial inspection, power
requirements, connections, operating environment, instrument mounting,
cleaning, storage and shipment.

2.2 Initial inspection When receiving the equipment, first inspect the shipping card box for any
damages.
If the shipping box is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the
shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has
been checked mechanically and electrically.

2.3 Packing and Verify the availability of all the shipped items with reference to the shipping
Unpacking check list enclosed with the Operating Manual.
Notify any damage to the forwarder personnel as well as to your NARDA
Representative.

To avoid further damage, do not turn on the instrument when there

are signs of shipping damage to any portion of it.

2.4 Environment The operating environment of the PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box is
specified to be within the following limitations:
• Temperature -10° to +40° C
• Humidity < 90% relative

The instrument should be stored and shipped in a clean, dry environment

which is specified to be within the following limitations:
• Temperature -20° to + 70° C
• Humidity < 95% relative

2.5 Return for service If the instrument should be returned to NARDA for service, please complete
the service questionnaire enclosed with the Users Manual and attach it to
the instrument.
To minimize the repair time, be as specific as possible when describing the
failure. If the failure only occurs under certain conditions, explain how to
duplicate the failure.
If possible, reuse of the original packaging to ship the equipment is
preferable.
In case other package should be used, ensure to wrap the instrument in
heavy paper or plastic.
Use a strong shipping container and use enough shock absorbing material
around all sides of the equipment to provide a firm cushion and prevent
movement in the container.
To prevent damage during shipment in particular protect the front panel.
Seal the shipping container securely.
Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to encourage careful handling.

2.6 Equipment cleaning Use a clean, dry, non-abrasive cloth for external cleaning of the equipment.

To clean the equipment do not use any solvent, thinner, turpentine,

acid, acetone or similar matter to avoid damage to external plastic or
surfaces.

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Installation 2-1
2.7 PMM SB-10 The PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box can function together with several
Installation and use NARDA isotropic probes with a wide frequency and level operating range.
The following figure shows an example of SB-10 interconnection:

Fig. 2-1 Single SB-10 installation

Fig. 2-2 Multiple SB-10 installation

2-2 Installation
2.8 External DC supply The PMM SB-10 con be powered either by an external power supply or by
the USB port of the Personal Computer.
The provided DC external power supply can be used at 50 or 60 Hz from
100 up to 240 V. It is provided with different mains plugs according to
different international requirement.
In case the PMM SB-10 is powered by an external power supply, follow the
procedure below:
• Connect the external DC supply into the mains;
• Connect the external DC supply output connector to the POWER input
on the rear panel of the PMM SB-10.

Always connect the external power supply to the mains before

connecting the POWER to the PMM SB-10.

External power supply:

DC, 10 - 15 V, ~ 500 mA - +
Plug Connector:

Power on and off is accomplished by the ON-OFF push-button on the

equipment rear panel.
After power, the color of LED is green.

In case the PMM SB-10 is powered by the PC USB port, follow the
procedure below:
• Connect the USB A/B connector on the rear panel to one free USB port
of the Personal Computer.
Up to five10 can be powered by the PC USB port.

2.9 Installation To install the PMM SB-10 simply connect the provided optical fiber to the
DEVICE-X connector on the front panel taking care of the insertion key,
then connect the other side of the optic fiber cable to the measuring device
OPTIC LINK connector, either a Probe with optic link built in or the PMM
OR03 for probes without optic link built in.

On the SB-10 rear panel there are the following connections:

• POWER connector - to be connected to the external DC supply;
• USB type B connector – to be connected to the PC USB port or another
dispositive with the supplied USB cable;
• USB type A connector - to be connected to the PC USB port or another
dispositive with the supplied USB cable;
• RS232 - to be connected to a free serial connector on the user Personal
Computer with the supplied serial cable;
• EXP-OUT - to be connected to the EXP-IN connector of the next PMM
SB-10 (if required) with the supplied Extension Cable.

When more than one up to five SB-10 are used each of them can be
powered using only one power supply.
The External DC supply can be connected to either of them.
The supply voltage is propagated between boxes by the Extension
Cable.

To power on or off the PMM SB-10 operate the ON-OFF push button on the
rear panel.

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2-4 Installation
 3 –PMM SET ADDRESS Operating instructions
3.1 Introduction This chapter is a guide for using the PMM SET Address Utility provided with
the PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box.

The PMM SET ADDRESS is an utility that integrates the PMM SB10
Switching Control Box and the PMM OR03 Optical Repeater.
When several PMM OR03 Optical Repeater with probe are connected to
the PMM SB-10 each of them need to be set with a different address.
With the PMM SET ADDRESS Utility you can associate an address at each
Optical Repeater connected to the PMM SB-10.

When several PMM EP-600/601/602/603/604 are connected to the PMM

SB-10 and each of them need to be set with a different address, it is
suggested to use the utility SetAddEP600 provided with the probe
self. Please refer to EP-600/601/602/603/604 user’s manual for detailed
information regarding the utility.

3.2 Hardware Minimum requirements:

requirements • Processor: Pentium
• 16 Mb of RAM;
• 10 Mb of free hard disk space;
• 1 free USB or RS232 port
• Windows 95/98/2000/XP Operating System.

To guarantee the operation with PMM SET ADDRESS the firmware of

the OR03 must be updated to Version 2.08 or later.

The updates for PMM OR03 software and firmware are available for
download from the internet web site www.narda-sts.it or directly from
the commercial offices of NARDA.

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PMM SET ADDRESS Instructions for use 3-1
3.3 Hardware installation The PMM SB-10 Switching Control Box works in conjunction with various
device in a wide range of frequencies and levels.
The examples in the Chapter 2 show the connection of PMM SB10 with
Personal Computer, PMM OR03 Programmable Optical Repeater and its
probes, and PMM EP-600/601/602/603/604.
PMM SB10 allows the user to take field measurements with up to 10
device, connected at the same time, placed at different measuring locations
and/or working on different frequencies, and full scale ranges by using a
single RS232 port to the PC.
After having completed the setup, run the PMM SET ADDRESS Utility.

3.4 To run the program To run the utility double click on the Setadd53.exe icon

3.5 To start the program In case the PMM SB10 or PMM OR03 are OFF or they are not connected
properly or the serial port is wrong or the communication is not correct an
error message window will be displayed:

Once the connection is established, the main window will be displayed:

3-2 PMM SET ADDRESS Instructions for use

3.5.1 Main Window The main windows is divided into the following sectors:
• Title bar: It shows some information about the PMM SET ADDRESS
Utility: Release and relative date (month /year);

• Device: It shows the name and the release firmware of the device
connected to the SB-10.

• Address: It shows the address that must be assigned at the device

connected at the SB10; the address range is from 00 to 10

• Reading Status: It shows the current process.

• Serial Port: It shows the serial port in use.

3.6 To use the software Once the connection is established, the utility starts to recognize the device
and the probe connected to the PMM SB-10.

If the probe is not connected to the device, the utility shows the message
“Probe missing”:

PMM SET ADDRESS Instructions for use 3-3

 Once the connection is established, the utility starts to check and calibrate
each axis:

At the end of the process, the software shows the Release and Date of the
device connected to the SB-10.

The default address of each device is 00 and the utility will show the
message “ADDRESS received 00”.

To change the address of the device, enter a new address (for example 05)
and click WRITE.
The utility shows the message “ADDRESS received 05”

Press EXIT to close the utility.

3-4 PMM SET ADDRESS Instructions for use

 NARDA
Sales & Support: Manufacturing Plant:
Safety Via Leonardo da Vinci, 21/23 Via Benessea, 29/B
Test 20090 Segrate (MI) - ITALY 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV)
Solutions Tel.: +39 02 2699871 Tel.: +39 0182 58641
S.r.l. Socio Unico Fax: +39 02 26998700 Fax: +39 0182 586400
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Caro cliente
grazie per aver acquistato un prodotto NARDA! Sei in possesso di uno strumento che per molti anni ti garantirà un’alta qualità di servizio. NARDA riconosce
l'importanza del Cliente come ragione di esistenza; ciascun commento e suggerimento, sottoposto all'attenzione della nostra organizzazione, è tenuto in grande
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aiutarci a servirla più efficacemente compilando questa scheda e accludendola all’apparecchio.
Tuttavia, anche questo prodotto diventerà obsoleto. In questo caso, ti ricordiamo che lo smaltimento dell'apparecchiatura deve essere fatto in conformità con i
regolamenti locali. Questo prodotto è conforme alle direttive WEEE dell’Unione Europea (2002/96/EC) ed appartiene alla categoria 9 (strumenti di controllo). Lo
smaltimento, in un ambiente adeguato, può avvenire anche attraverso la restituzione del prodotto alla NARDA senza sostenere alcuna spesa. Può ottenere
ulteriori informazioni contattando i venditori NARDA o visitando il nostro sito Web www.narda-sts.it.

Dear Customer
thank you for purchasing a NARDA product! You now own a high-quality instrument that will give you many years of reliable service. NARDA recognizes the
importance of the Customer as reason of existence; in this view, any comment and suggestion you would like to submit to the attention of our service
organization is kept in great consideration. Moreover, we are continuously improving our quality, but we know this is a never ending process. We would be glad if
our present efforts are pleasing you. Should one of your pieces of NARDA equipment need servicing you can help us serve you more effectively filling out this
card and enclosing it with the product.
Nevertheless, even this product will eventually become obsolete. When that time comes, please remember that electronic equipment must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations. This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European Union
(2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments). You can return the instrument to us free of charge for proper environment friendly
disposal. You can obtain further information from your local NARDA Sales Partner or by visiting our website at www.narda-sts.it.
 Servizio richiesto:  Service needed:
 Solo taratura  Riparazione  Riparazione & Taratura  Taratura SIT  Altro:
 Calibration only  Repair  Repair & Calibration  Certified Calibration  Other:
Ditta:
Company:
Indirizzo:
Address:
Persona da contattare: Telefono:
Technical contact person: Phone n.
Modello: Numero di serie:
Equipment model: Serial n.

 Accessori ritornati con l’apparecchiatura:  Nessuno  Cavo(i)  Cavo di alimentazione Altro:

 Accessories returned with unit:  None  Cable(s)  Power cable Other:

 Sintomi o problemi osservati:  Observed symptoms / problems:

 Guasto:  Fisso  Intermittente Sensibile a :  Freddo  Caldo  Vibrazioni  Altro
 Failure:  Continuous  Intermittent Sensitive to:  Cold  Heat  Vibration  Other
Descrizione del guasto/condizioni di funzionamento:
Failure symptoms/special control settings description:

Se l’unità è parte di un sistema descriverne la configurazione:

If unit is part of system please list other interconnected equipment and system set up:
Suggerimenti / Commenti / Note:
Suggestions / Comments / Note: