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In-Building and Outdoor Network Testing

In-Building and Outdoor Network Testing

Product catalog summary

Overview: The IBflex® scanning receiver by PCTEL is designed for in-building and outdoor network testing, supporting a wide frequency range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. It is capable of testing multiple technologies including 5G, LTE, NB-IoT, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, and WiFi, among others.

Key Features:

Supports 5G NR, LTE FDD, TD-LTE, and other global bands.
Custom channel power measurements for technologies like WiFi, LAA, and P25.
Dual polarization beamforming and MIMO measurements.
Hot-swap battery system for extended use.
Compatible with Windows® laptops and Android™ tablets, with connectivity via Bluetooth® or USB.
Blind Scan for automatic channel detection.

5G New Radio (NR):

Measurement modes include synchronization channels and Layer 3 reporting.
Data modes cover PCI, Beam Index, and various signal quality metrics.
Supports subcarrier spacing of 15/30 kHz with a dynamic range of -10 to +33 dB.

LTE FDD and TD-LTE:

Measurement modes include synchronization channels and resource block analysis.
Supports Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).
Channel bandwidths range from 1.4 to 20 MHz.

NB-IoT:

Measurement modes include Narrowband Reference Signal and synchronization signals.
Operates in In-Band, Guard Band, and Stand-alone modes.
Channel bandwidth is 180 kHz with a dynamic range of -15 to +40 dB.

UMTS, GSM, and CDMA:

Supports various measurement modes and data modes for each technology.
Channel bandwidths and measurement rates vary by technology.

WiFi and LAA:

Supports 802.11a/g/n/ac configurations with specific adapters.
Measurement modes include signal strength and channel utilization.

Public Safety and Analog FM:

Supports P25, DMR, TETRA, and Analog FM with specific measurement modes.
Dynamic range and accuracy specifications provided for each technology.

Power Measurements:

Accuracy of ±1 dB across the RF input power range.
Enhanced Power Scan and spectrum analysis capabilities.

RF Characteristics:

Frequency range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz.
Safe RF input range up to 10 dBm.

Physical Specifications:

Compact size and lightweight design with and without battery pack.
Operating temperature range from 0°C to +50°C.

Compliance and Safety:

Meets safety and EMC standards including EN 62368-1 and MIL-STD-810G.
RoHS compliant.

Additional Information: For upgrades and configuration options, contact PCTEL sales representatives.

Catalog excerpts

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The PCTEL® IBflex scanning receiver combines portability and accuracy with the power to test multiple technologies and bands simultaneously. It can be used to deploy 5G New Radio networks in sub-6 GHz spectrum, verify public safety coverage, optimize dense small cell deployments, and improve the reliability of IoT systems. Low power consumption and a hot-swap battery system make the IBflex scanner a convenient tool for a long day of walk testing or interference hunting. • 4G/5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) • Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) measurements • Dual polarization beamforming measurements • Hot-swap battery system • Windows® laptop and Android™ tablet support • Connect with Bluetooth® or USB • Blind Scan for automatic channel detection • LMR active channel scan • Public safety • Other bands currently deployed around the world Technologies • WiFi Custom Channel Power Measurements for additional technologies

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Supported bands, technologies, data modes, software features, and frequency ranges vary by scanning receiver configuration. Upgrades may be available for previously purchased scanning receivers. Please contact a sales representative Specifications subject to change without notice. PCTEL® and IBflex® are registered trademarks of PCTEL, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation and its overseas subsidiaries. Linksys is a trademark...

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