RSA500A Series Portable Spectrum Analyzer
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Spectrum Analyzer RSA500A Series Portable Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet Application programming interface included for development of custom programs Accessories including tablet PC, calibration kits, adapters and phasestable cables offer a complete field solution for interference hunting and transmitter maintenance Applications General purpose spectrum analysis Radio network installation and maintenance Spectrum monitoring Spectrum management The RSA500A Series USB spectrum analyzers offer high performance portable spectrum analysis in a rugged battery-powered package. Interference hunting EMI/EMC compliance testing and troubleshooting Spectrum operations Features and benefits 9 kHz to 3.0/7.5/13.6/18.0 GHz frequency range covers a broad range of analysis needs 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth enables real time analysis for transient capture and vector analysis High speed full-span sweeps (70 GHz/sec) for fast setup and discovery Standard GPS/GLONASS/Beidou receiver for mapping Optional tracking generator for gain/loss, antenna and cable measurements DataVu-PC software enables multi-unit recording in variable bandwidths Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 environmental, shock and vibration specifications for use in harsh conditions Internal battery for extended field operations SignalVu-PC software offers real time signal processing with DPX® Spectrum/Spectrogram to minimize time spent on transient and interference hunting EMC/EMI pre-compliance and troubleshooting - CISPR detectors, predefined standards, limit lines, easy accessory setup, ambient capture, failure analysis, and report generation Radiation hazard (RADHAZ) testing Emissions control (EMCON) monitoring Signal intelligence (SIGINT) monitoring The RSA500 Series saves you time and helps you succeed The RSA500 series was built to bring real-time spectrum analysis to solving the problems of spectrum managers, interference hunters and network maintenance personnel who need to track down hard to find interferers, maintain RF networks and keep records of their efforts. The heart of the system is the USB-based RF spectrum analyzer that captures 40 MHz realtime bandwidths with great fidelity in harsh environments. With 70 dB spurious free dynamic range and frequency coverage to 18.0 GHz, all signals of interest can be examined with high confidence in your measurement results. The USB form factor moves the weight of the instrument off of your hands, and replaces it with a lightweight Windows tablet or laptop. Holding a light PC instead of a heavy spectrum analyzer means you can move faster, for longer, and get your work done faster. The optional tracking generator enables gain/loss measurements for quick tests of filters, duplexers and other network elements, and you can add cable and antenna measurements of VSWR, return loss, distance to fault and cable loss as needed. 15 μsec minimum signal duration with 100% probability of intercept ensure you see problems first time, every time

SignalVu-PC software offers rich analysis capability in the field The RSA500 series operates with SignalVu-PC, a powerful program used as the basis of Tek's traditional spectrum analyzers. SignalVu-PC offers a deep analysis capability previously unavailable in high performance battery-operated solutions. Real-time processing of the DPX® spectrum/ spectrogram is enabled in your PC, further reducing the cost of hardware. Customers who need programmatic access to the instrument can choose either the SignalVu-PC programmatic interface or use the included application programming interface (API)...

Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC application-specific licenses SignalVu-PC offers a wealth of application-oriented options available either installed on the instrument, or as a floating license that can be moved between instruments or attached to your PC. Applications include: General-purpose modulation analysis (27 modulation types including 16/32/64/256 QAM, QPSK, O-QPSK, GMSK, FSK, APSK) EMC/EMI analysis with CISPR peak, quasi-peak, and average detectors Buetooth® analysis of Basic Rate, Low Energy, and Bluetooth 5. Some support of Enhanced Data Rate P25 analysis of phase I and phase 2...

APCO 25 – SignalVu-PC application SV26 enables quick, standardsbased transmitter health checks on APCO P25 signals. The following image shows a Phase II HCPM signal being monitored for anomalies with the spectrogram while performing transmitter power, modulation and frequency measurements to the TIA-102 standards specification. Mapping – The SignalVu-PC MAP application enables interference hunting and location analysis. Locate interference with an azimuth function that lets you draw a line or an arrow on a mapped measurement to indicate direction, or use the available Alaris smart antenna...

Spectrum Analyzer Return loss/VSWR, distance to fault, cable loss – Perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks with ease. When equipped with the option 04 tracking generator, the RSA500A series with application license SV60xx-SVPC makes one-port measurements on cables, devices and antennas. Recording length is limited only by storage media size, and recording is a basic feature included in SignalVu-PC. SignalVu-PC application SV56 (Playback) allows for complete analysis by all SignalVu-PC measurements, including DPX Spectrogram. Minimum signal duration specifications are maintained...

Datasheet Instrument controller for USB spectrum analyzers For field operations, a complete solution requires a Windows Tablet or laptop for instrument operation, record keeping and communication. Tektronix recommends the Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet computer for controlling the RSA500 series and as a standalone unit. Integrated battery backup for hot-swap of battery packs 3-year Warranty with Business Class Support (provided by Panasonic in your region) Smart antenna for interference hunting Tektronix offers the Alaris DFA-0047 1 smart antenna with built-in USB compass for direction finding and...

Spectrum Analyzer Calibration kits, phase-stabilized cables, adapters, antennas and other accessories Tektronix offers a variety of accessories to simplify your shopping for the complete solution for field test. See the ordering information section for further details. The RSA56RACK holds one RSA500A for rackmount applications The soft case PN 016-2109-01 is standard with every RSA500A and has room for the unit, a tablet PC and accessories The RSA500TRANSIT case has room for the instrument in its soft case, a tablet PC, power supply and accessories.