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Non-Linear Junction Evaluator
Operating Manual
This manual covers both the
NJE-4000
and the
HGO-4000
Version 2.2
U.S. PATENTS: 5,815,122; 6,057,765; 6,163,259
U.K. PATENTS: GB2344423; GB2351154; GB2381077; GB2381078
REI
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O R I O N
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Version 2.2 Operating Manual
© Copyright Research Electronics International LLC
This manual contains Proprietary Information intended
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solely for use with the
O R I O N
NJE-4000 & HGO-4000.
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
This manual is specifically intended to accompany an
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with the firmware version 2.1 and above. Availability and function of some features may vary with other firmware versions.
REI products are designed and intended for legal commercial applications, however because laws and regulations vary from state to state and country to country, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser and user/operator to check and comply with all applicable laws and regulations for the possession and operation of this equipment before and after making a purchase.
WARNING:
It is the responsibility of the user to comply with the appropriate radio communication laws of the country in which the
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is being used.
OWNER’s RECORD
The serial number of your unit is located on the transceiver near the antenna cable. The serial number as well as firmware version information may also be determined by pressing
OFF
, then
FNCT
until “Display” is shown, then press
AUTO
. Please record this information and refer to it whenever contacting your dealer or Research Electronics concerning this product.
Model Number: NJE-4000 or HGO-4000
Serial Number:
Firmware version:
Programming Password:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
B
ACKGROUND
T
HEORY
..................................................................................................... 1
Q
UIETING
E
FFECT
............................................................................................................. 3
L
ISTENING FOR
P
HYSICAL
B
REAK
-
UP OF A
N
ON
-L
INEAR
J
UNCTION
........................................ 3
L
ONG
R
ANGE
D
ETECTION
U
SING
A
UDIBLE
T
ONES
............................................................... 3
O
THER
U
SES FOR
A
UDIO
D
EMODULATION IN AN
NLJD ......................................................... 4
F
REQUENCY
I
SSUES
A
SSOCIATED WITH
NLJD O
PERATION
.................................................. 4
I
MPORTANT
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
..................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2: TECHNICAL ADVANCES ............................................................................ 7
SECTION 3: HOW TO USE THE
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OPERATING METHODS ......................................................................... 11
1: SRCH (Search Method) ................................................................................. 11
2: ID (Identify Method) ....................................................................................... 14
3: LSTN (Listen Method) .................................................................................... 15
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FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 17
MUTE Headset ...................................................................................................... 17
Volume Adjust ....................................................................................................... 17
Trip Adjust ............................................................................................................. 17
Gain Adjust ............................................................................................................ 18
Power Adjust ......................................................................................................... 18
Frequency Adjust .................................................................................................. 18
Extended Functions .............................................................................................. 19
Display Brightness Control .................................................................................... 19
Battery Status ........................................................................................................ 19
Save User Preferences ......................................................................................... 19
Field Service System Peek ................................................................................... 19
Local/Remote Display Control ............................................................................... 20
SECTION 4: HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 21
Transmitter ............................................................................................................ 21
Receiver ................................................................................................................ 21
Antenna Polarization ............................................................................................. 21
Physical ................................................................................................................. 21
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Headset .............................................................................................. 22
Battery Specifications ............................................................................................ 22
Battery Charger ..................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 5:
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PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (OPTIONAL) .......................... 23
Connecting the ORION To a Computer ................................................................ 23
RMO-4000 Remote Control Cables (Optional) ...................................................... 23
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 24
SECTION 6: QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................................................................... 27
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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: SIGNAL CURVE OF JUNCTION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
.............................
2
FIGURE 2:
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COMPARISON OF HARMONIC LEVELS
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2
FIGURE 3: NOISE CURVE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FALSE JUNCTION ...... 3
FIGURE 4: HEADSET & IR RECEIVER
......................................................................................
7
FIGURE 5: FOLDED AND EXTENDED VIEW OF MAIN UNIT.
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9
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