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H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
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H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

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Overview: The H500 and SA2500 spectrum analyzers are designed for rapid RF environment scanning, signal classification, and locating unknown signals. They feature real-time DPX™ Live RF spectrum display technology, ideal for detecting transient events.
Key Features:
  • Scan: Processes up to 10,000 spectrums per second with a 100% Probability of Intercept (POI) for capturing brief signals.
  • Performance: Offers a spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) better than 70 dB and excellent sensitivity for low-level signals.
  • Remote Monitoring: Includes a LAN interface for remote control and monitoring.
  • Classify: Capable of classifying WLAN, GSM, W-CDMA, CDMA, and ATSC signals, with options to edit and share signal databases.
  • Locate: Features tools for signal hunting and mapping, including GPS integration for outdoor tracking and a Tap-and-Walk interface for indoor signals.
Applications: Suitable for spectrum management, monitoring, interference detection, signal hunting, and intelligence gathering, especially in security and surveillance contexts.
Specifications:
  • Model Overview: Real-time bandwidth of 20 MHz and a frequency range from 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz.
  • RF Input: Maximum operating input level is +20 dBm, with damage thresholds at 50 Wrms below 3.2 GHz and 15 Wrms between 3.2 GHz and 6.2 GHz.
  • Internal Timebase: Frequency error is ±0.5 PPM, with GPS correction improving accuracy to ±0.01 ppm.
  • Spectrum Analyzer Characteristics: Span range of 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz, with a resolution bandwidth (RBW) range from 10 Hz to 3 MHz.
  • Display Modes: Includes Normal, Max Hold, Min Hold, and Average modes for comprehensive signal analysis.
Performance and Reliability: Rugged, field-ready devices with a one-year warranty, designed to withstand challenging environments while providing reliable performance.
Additional Specifications:
  • IQ Acquisition Time: Detailed table of IQ acquisition times across various spans and sample rates.
  • Demodulation: AM and FM demodulation capabilities with a minimum input signal level of -100 dBm.
  • Signal Strength and Mapping: Signal strength indicator operates with a minimum input signal level of -120 dBm. Supports various map types.
  • Power and Physical Characteristics: Battery life of 5 hours in continuous spectrum mode, operating temperature range of 0 °C to +50 °C, and altitude functionality up to 4,600 meters.
  • EMC and Safety Compliance: Complies with standards including EN61326, CISPR11, and ANSI/UL610101.
  • Warranty and Calibration: One-year warranty with a recommended calibration interval of two years.
  • Ordering Information: Lists models, options, and accessories available, including power plug and language options.
  • Upgrades: Upgrade options for the SA2500 include enhanced performance kits.
  • Contact Information: Provides contact details for various regions, emphasizing Tektronix's global support network.
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H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer-1

H500 / SA2500 Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet Locate Rapid targeting of signals with field-proven signal hunting, mapping, and documentation tools Hunt outdoor signals with built-in GPS receiver by plotting measurements directly into GPS geo-referenced maps such as Pitney Bowes Mapinfo, Google™ Earth, Microsoft® MapPoint®, Bitmap, and many others Improved spectrum awareness with high-accuracy measurement synchronization and time stamping Hunt in-building signals with a single-touch Tap-and-Walk-and-Tap interface The H500 and SA2500 will quickly scan the RF environment, classify the known signals, and help you locate the unknown signals with their fieldproven signal hunting tools. Featuring real-time DPX™ Live RF spectrum display technology, the H500 and SA2500 offer practical solutions for discovering transient events that slip past conventional spectrum analyzers. The H500 and SA2500 are a great choice for general-purpose spectrum measurements and ideal signal-hunting tools. Key features Scan Revolutionary DPX™ Live RF spectrum display technology with DPX Spectrum Mask provides intuitive understanding of live RF signals using colors based on frequency of occurrence, processing up to 10,000 spectrums/sec with a 100% Probability of Intercept (POI) to capture pulsed signals, radar emissions, hopping signals, and any other intermittent signals with a minimum duration as brief as 125 μs Benchtop spectrum analyzer performance in a ruggedized handheld battery-operated field unit offers better than 70 dB spurious free dynamic range (SFDR), guaranteed ≤ -95 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset phase noise specifications from 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz Excellent sensitivity for detecting very low-level signals with -153 dBm DANL at 10 Hz RBW (equivalent to -163 dBm/Hz) such as RF bugs and unauthorized transmitters LAN interface for remote control and unattended monitoring stations for spectrum awareness Classify Built-in classification capability for WLAN, GSM, W-CDMA, CDMA, ATSC signals makes quick and simple identification of legitimate signals Flexibility to edit, upgrade, and share signal databases and signal classification database using CSV file formats Ability to export I/Q data into CSV, MATLAB®, and IQT format for additional post-analysis Backlit display, viewable in direct sunlight, and extended battery performance with hot-swappable dual batteries Rugged design per MIL-PRF-28800F Applications Spectrum management Spectrum monitoring and surveillance Interference detection and troubleshooting Signal hunting Signal identification Signal intelligence (SIGINT) Homeland Security Interference troubleshooting has never been so easy Evolving digital RF communication standards pose an unprecedented challenge to the surveillance and security community. Identification of unknown signals and determining their precise location has traditionally been accomplished using a combination of lab-grade spectrum analyzers, handheld spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and offline analysis capabilities using PCs. When lab equipment is used in the field, several limitations appear. Such instruments are not meant for field use, can be easily damaged, are not portable, and require AC power. Signal classification using these systems often requires a lot of prior knowledge about these signals, particularly when they are digital. With such systems the unknown signals can be difficult or impossible to identify. With field-ready, rugged hardware featuring DPX Live technology, outstanding displayed average noise level (DANL), spurious free dynamic range (SFDR), phase noise, and easy LAN networking capability in a handheld unit, the H500 and SA2500 are a great choice for generalpurpose spectrum measurements and ideal signal-hunting tools.

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By scanning the RF spectrum users can spot which signal emitters are in the area. Signals with significant power are usually candidates for further analysis, as are signals that are present infrequently. By color-coding events based on the rate of occurrence, the DPX™ Live RF spectrum display provides unparalleled insight into the behavior of signals. Performing 10,000 spectrum updates per second, transients as brief as 125 us can be "frozen" in the frequency domain. This offers tremendous improvement over swept analysis techniques. Hopping VM.AN DPX Spectrum Bluetooth Access Mask Violation Freq/Span...

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Ref Level ||-60 dBm AutoLevel | 4 | Span: 1.200000 MHz 7 Freq 11 2000.000000 MHz Signal Strength: File View Setup lock- Signal Strengtfi | Settings Map It Summary j Freq (MHz) Amplitude Azimuth GPF. * Restore Settings User Name Use Direction Finding display - use compatible antennas and field strength measurements to find the likely directions to signals of interest. Results can be sent to the Mapping application for further geolocation analysis. For signals that are harder to find, such as signals influenced by multipath, fading, low signal strength, etc, the H500 and SA2500 provide several...

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Specifications All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Model overview Model Real-time bandwidth Frequency range Minimum event duration for 100% POI SFDR (typical) General performance characteristics RF input Operating frequency range Maximum operating input level +20 dBm peak envelope power This is the maximum input level at which the instrument will meet its performance specifications. For a signal without any amplitude variation, peak envelope power = rms. Maximum Input Power without 50 Wrms below 3.2 GHz Damage 15 Wrms between 3.2 GHz and 6.2 GHz IF output Output impedence...

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H500, SA2500 Spectrum Analyzer General performance characteristics External reference input impedance Frequencey range Input level range -15 dBm to +15 dBm, 1 MHz to 15 MHz -10 dBm to +15 dBm, 16 MHz to 20 MHz dBm levels assume 50 ohm source Integrated GPS receiver Position Accuracy (typical) Position Update Rate (nominal) Spectrum analyzer characteristics Frequency Span Center frequency setting resolution Swept spans (wide scanning) Span Range Scan Speed Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) RBW Range Spectral purity Displayed average noise level, -153 dBm, 10 MHz to 2 GHz, 10 Hz RBW preamp On -152 dBm,...

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