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EMC, RF and Laboratory Instrument Rental Service

Equipment is available for rental on a short or long-term basis, often at short notice.
All equipment is supplied calibrated and with a user manual. For those who wish to get up and running as quickly as possible, specialised training is available upon request.
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Emissions Equipment
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
PMM 7000 Pre-compliance EMI receiver for both conducted and radiated emissions measurements; 150kHz to 1GHz 175.00
KeyTek G-Strip (G-210) with PMM 7000 0.7m cube pre-compliance broadband asymmetric TEM cell with pre-compliance EMI receiver for both conducted and radiated emissions measurements; 150kHz to 1GHz. The rental price includes delivery and installation, training and collection at the end of the rental period On Application
Comtest 4401 Single Phase Line Impedance Stabilisation Network (LISN); 9kHz to 30MHz, 250V, 13A 45.00
Current Probes Clamp-on current probes for emissions measurement; please see the Current Probes section below -
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Electromagnetic Field Meters
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Combinova FD-1 Hand-held electromagnetic field meter; 20Hz to 2kHz, with independant Magnetic (to 105µT) and Electric field measurements (to 10.5kV/m) 50.00
Combinova MFM 1000 Magnetic field meter; 2kHz to 400kHz (to 1.45µT) 95.00
PMM 8053 Hand-held electromagnetic field meter; 5Hz to 40GHz with data logger, download software for Windows 95/98 and battery charger (Requires either an EHP, EP or HP series probe) 95.00
EHP-50A Low frequency electromagnetic field analyser for PMM 8053; 5Hz to 100kHz to 100kV/m, 10mT. Includes DSP to allow Spectrum Analysis display on PMM 8053 120.00
EP-330 Isotropic electric field probe for PMM 8053; 100kHz to 3GHz to 300V/m 50.00
EP-33MS Isotropic electric and magnetic field probe for PMM 8053; 700MHz to 3GHz to 300V/m
This probe is specifically designed for cellular applications e.g. base-station surveys, network planning etc. A specially weighted frequency response ignores background emissions below 700MHz (FM Radio, Emergency Services, Broadcast (Terrestrial) Television etc.)
50.00
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Immunity Equipment
Pre-compliance Radiated Immunity Equipment
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
KeyTek G-Strip (G-310) 0.7m cube pre-compliance broadband asymmetric TEM cell for pre-compliance radiated immunity testing. Includes signal generator, controlling PC with pre-loaded software, RF amplifier and all cabling. The system is capable of producing a field strength of up to 30V/m and includes an 8 channel analogue input monitor for EUT analysis during testing. The rental price includes delivery and installation, training and collection at the end of the rental period On Application
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Pulsed Immunity Equipment
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
KeyTek Minizap MZ15/EC Portable electrostatic discharge simulator to IEC 1000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2; ±15kV Air discharge, ±8kV Contact discharge 125.00
KeyTek CE-40 Electrical Fast Transients/Burst generator to IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4; to 4.4kV, 1Hz to 1MHz programmable Burst frequency. Includes BurstWare control software and a 10m fibre-optic link for remote control from a PC (not supplied) 145.00
KeyTek CE-40+VFP Electrical Fast Transients/Burst generator to IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4; to 4.4kV, 1Hz to 1MHz programmable Burst frequency. Includes BurstWare control software and a 10m fibre-optic link for remote control from a PC (not supplied). This instrument can also be controlled from the front panel without the need for a controlling PC 165.00
KeyTek E-420 Electrical Fast Transients/Burst generator; to 8.0kV, 2.5/5.0kHz selectable Burst frequency 195.00
KeyTek CEMaster EMI simulator system for light industrial level testing e.g. EN 50082-1
Includes single phase 16A mains coupler/decoupler and fibre-optic interface for remote control with supplied CEWare software. Incorporates: CM-ESD Electrostatic discharge to IEC 1000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2; ±8.8kV Air discharge, ±4.4kV Contact discharge; CM-EFT Electrical Fast Transients/Burst to IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4; to 2.5kV with programmable burst frequency; CM-Surge Combination wave surge to IEC 1000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5; to 2.5kV/1.25kA; CM-PQF Mains Dips and Interruptions testing to IEC 1000-4-11/EN 61000-4-11; 0%, 40%, 70% and 100%
245.00
KeyTek EMCPro EMI simulator system for heavy industrial level testing e.g. EN 50082-2
Includes single phase 16A mains coupler/decoupler and fibre-optic interface for remote control with supplied CEWare software. Incorporates: Pro-ESD Electrostatic discharge to IEC 1000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2; ±8.8kV Air discharge, ±4.4kV Contact discharge; Pro-EFT Electrical Fast Transients/Burst to IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4; to 4.4kV with programmable burst frequency; Pro-Surge Combination wave surge to IEC 1000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5; to 6.6kV/3.3kA; Pro-PQF Mains Dips and Interruptions testing to IEC 1000-4-11/EN 61000-4-11; 0%, 40%, 70% and 100% with facility for connection to external variac for other dips
315.00
KeyTek ECAT System EMI simulator system for heavy industrial level testing e.g. EN 50082-2
Includes fibre-optic interface for remote operation and Windows 95/98 control software - can also be run from the front panel. Incorporates: E501A Combination wave surge to IEC 1000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5; to 6.6kV/3.3kA; E411 Electrical Fast Transients/Burst to IEC 1000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4; to 4.4kV with programmable burst frequency; E4551 Single phase combined Surge and EFT/B Mains coupler/decoupler; 16A
395.00
KeyTek CE40-CCL Capacitive coupling clamp for use with Electrical Fast Transients/Burst simulators. Includes safety interlock for use with KeyTek generators 35.00
KeyTek CM-I/OCD Combination wave surge coupler/decoupler for signal/data lines; 8 lines with selectable coupling methods, transient suppression and programmable clamping circuit 50.00
TRANSIENT Specialists INC. An expanded range of Pulsed Immunity test instrumentation is available through Transient Specialists INC. based in the United States of America.
The range includes generators for pulse waveforms such as FCC, UL and BELLCORE that are less common within the European Union.
View the complete list of equipment available
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Conducted RF Immunity Equipment
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
PMM 6000S/10 10W Conducted RF Immunity test system to IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6 suitable for use with Coupling/Decoupling Networks (CDNs). Includes signal generator, software, 10W power amplifier, 6dB attenuator, single phase mains CDN (M3-16A), cabling and calibration files for testing at 1, 3 and 10V. N.B. Requires a PC with an available RS232 port (not supplied) 225.00
PMM 6000S/25 25W Conducted RF Immunity test system to IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6 suitable for use with Coupling/Decoupling Networks (CDNs) and EM Clamps. Includes signal generator, software, 25W power amplifier, 6dB attenuator, single phase mains CDN (M3-16A), cabling and calibration files for testing at 1, 3 and 10V. N.B. Requires a PC with an available RS232 port (not supplied) 295.00
KeyTek G-410
(for G-Strip immunity system)
Conducted RF Immunity accessories and software for use with an existing G-Strip radiated RF immunity test system. Compliant with IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6. Includes software, 6dB attenuator; 25W, single phase mains CDN (M3-16A), cabling and calibration file for testing at any level (limited only by power amplifier). N.B. This item requires an existing G-Strip radiated RF immunity test system running version 4.20 (or above) of the control software 120.00
IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6 Calibration Kit Kit for use with a conducted RF immunity test system to calibrate Coupling/Decoupling Networks (CDNs) or EM Clamps. Includes power meter, L-Brackets, connectors, terminations and cabling. Appropriate shorting adapters are available on request. N.B. Requires a PC with an available RS232 port (not supplied) 95.00
Fischer M3-16A CDN Three line, single phase Mains Coupling/Decoupling Network; 250V, 16A according to IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6. Supplied with calibration data for the PMM 6000S and G410 conducted immunity systems. N.B. Requires 4mm safety plugs for connection to EUT. 13A Plug (AE Side) and Socket (EUT side) adapters are supplied with this item for your convenience 40.00
Lüthi EM101 EM Clamp according to IEC 1000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6; 150kHz to 1GHz. Maximum cable diameter: 20mm. Supplied with calibration data for the PMM 6000S and G410 conducted immunity systems 75.00
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Military
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Solar 8850-1 High power sweep generator for Audio Frequency (AF) conducted susceptibility testing to MIL-STD 461, CS01 and similar standards; 30Hz to 200kHz. The Solar 6220-1A Audio Isolation Transformer is required for injection onto power lines Further information 180.00
Current Probes Clamp-on current probes for bulk current injection; please see the Current Probes section below -
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Broadband RF Power Amplifiers
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
PMM 6000 Broadband RF power amplifier; 9kHz to 230MHz, 10W. Featuring a forward power meter and RS485 remote control capability 100.00
Comtest RF Power Amplifier Dual-Band RF power amplifier; Band 1: 10kHz to 230MHz, 25W; Band 2: 200MHz to 1GHz, 12W. Manually switched between bands 145.00
Kalmus 600FC Broadband RF power amplifier; 200MHz to 500MHz, 100W. With built in power meter 180.00
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Current Probes
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Solar 9108-1N Clamp on current injection probe; 10kHz to 200MHz, 50W, 38mm window 55.00
Solar 9119-1N Clamp on current monitoring probe; 1MHz to 1.2GHz, 40W(CW), 32mm window, Transfer impedance 1 to 7Ohms 55.00
Solar 9124-1N Clamp on current monitoring probe; 1kHz to 200MHz, 50W(CW), 32mm window, Transfer impedance 0.001Ohms 55.00
Solar 9144-1N Clamp on current injection probe; 1kHz to 100MHz, 100W, 38mm window 55.00
Solar 9206-1 Clamp on current monitoring probe; 10kHz to 150MHz, 4.2W(CW), 32mm diameter window, Transfer impedance 1Ohm 55.00
Tegam 91197-1L Clamp on current monitoring probe; 20Hz to 8MHz, 100W(CW), 32mm diameter window, Transfer impedance 0.33Ohms 55.00
Tegam 93686-3 Clamp on current monitoring probe; 10kHz to 140MHz, 1.5W(CW), 65mm diameter window, Transfer impedance 2.0Ohms 55.00
Tegam 95251-1 Current probe calibration jig; DC to 1GHz, can accommodate probes with up to 40mm window 50.00
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Power Analysers
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Combinova Analyser 300 Single phase power analyser. AC and DC parameters including: Voltage (U), Current (I), Frequency (f), Active power (P), Reactive power (Q), Apparent power (S), Power Factor (PF), Crest Factor (CF), Phase angle (p), Active energy (W), Reactive energy (Wr), Apparent energy (Wa) and Total Harmonic Distortion (%THD). The system can function as a multimeter, waveform analyser, recorder, mains harmonics analyser and flickermeter. The device is operated from the front panel, but can also be driven by GPIB or via the Parallel or dual Serial ports. Test results and user programs can be stored on the integrated floppy disk drive. The unit is suitable for pre-compliance testing to IEC 1000-3-2 and IEC 1000-3-3 (compliant with IEC 1000-3-2/3:1995, but none of the amendments). When performing harmonics and flicker measurements it is strongly recommended that the Combinova 330 AC source be used to provide a pure supply 250.00
Combinova 330 AC Source Rental of single phase AC power source rated at 3kVA, programmable over GPIB, RS232 or APG interface (Analogue Programming). 15Hz to 2kHz, up to 300VAC. The device also features a programmable waveform generator to simulate powerline distortion and includes a module capable of measuring Voltage, Current, Power, Frequency, Crest Factor, Power Factor and Inrush Current. When performing harmonics and flicker measurements the 330 is recommended in order to ensure a pure supply. The unit is also suitable for producing voltage dips and interruptions for testing to IEC 1000-4-11/EN 61000-4-11 and meets the requirements of MIL STD 704D 250.00
Combinova Combo Rental of Combinova Analyser 300 and 330 single phase AC power source - special combination price 450.00
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Signal Generators
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
PMM 3000 RF Signal Generator; 10kHz to 1GHz. Includes 400Hz and 1kHz built-in AM modulation and features an RS232/485 interface for remote control 160.00
HP 8647A RF Signal Generator; 250kHz to 1GHz. Includes 400Hz and 1kHz built-in AM modualtion and features an IEEE 488 interface for remote control 120.00
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RF Power Meters
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
PMM 6600 RF Power Meter, 10kHz to 1GHz, 100nW to 0.5W (-40 to +27dBm), 50Ohm impedance. Includes RS232 to RS485 converter, Windows application software and cables. N.B. Requires a personal computer with a spare RS232 port (not supplied) 75.00
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Transformers
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Solar 6220-1A Audio Isolation Transformer for conducted audio susceptibility testing. 30Hz to 250kHz, 100W (Primary), 2:1 Step-down, 50A (Secondary). This item is suitable for use with the Solar 8850-1 to inject AF signals onto power lines 50.00
Isolation Transformer 750VA Isolation Transformer; 240V/240V. Suitable for use with a Line Impedance Stabilisation Network to prevent tripping of circuit breakers. Maximum load 3A 45.00
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Training
Instrument Brief Description Weekly Rate
Training Courses Training is available on all of the equipment offered for rental. A typical training session would include a run through of equipment operation, explanation of the test set-up and a question and answer session. The scope of the training can also include methodology, an overview of the relevant standards and tips for correct configuration of the test area.
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