Multi-functional spectrum analyser is nine-in-one, says Anritsu
Nine instruments are combined in a single, multi-functional spectrum analyser, the Field Master MS2080A by Anritsu. It has the capability for inference hunting and 5G/LTE network verification.
According to Anritsu, integrating nine instruments into a single package delivers time and cost efficiencies in the most demanding field environments. The compact and portable MS2080A covers 9kHz to 4GHz for interference hunting and 5G/LTE base station installation and maintenance (I&M) applications.
The MS2080A combines fast sweep speed of 45GHz per second and features such as interference source location by triangulation and +/- 1 dB amplitude accuracy. It also supports a cable and antenna analyser, power meter, and 5G/LTE analysis for use as a general purpose instrument for measuring legacy and emerging wireless networks.
An optional real time spectrum analyser (RTSA) that provides real time spectrum analysis with 2.5 microseconds probability of intercept (POI) is available. The RTSA has up to 40MHz analysis bandwidth and displayed average noise level (DANL) of less than -150dBm, making it suitable for capturing intermittent and digitally modulated signals that can typically be hard to identify. Spectrograms allow irregular and drifting signals to be captured, recorded, and displayed.
The MS2080A supports a full range of measurements for 5G frequency range 1 (FR1) radios to 4GHz, including C-band, to support I&M of 5G New Radio (NR) and LTE base stations. Gated sweep analysis for transmitter quality measurements to accurately verify FR1 carriers is provided. The MS2080A offers full channel, power-based and 5G/LTE modulation quality measurement-based coverage mapping for over the air (OTA) testing.
The durable analyser is claimed to be the only instrument in its class to provide 5W of continuous RF input overload protection, preventing damage to the instrument’s front-end when used close to high power transmitters or in high signal level environment.
A 10-inch 1280 x 800 resolution display meets the IK08 specification for direct knocks and drops. Common functions are accessible via the display with collapsing side menus collapse to maximise graphical results.
The soft case provides IP52 environmental protection during transport or rain conditions. The MS208A is small and compact and, weighing less than 4kg, is easy to carry.
