product data 2261A Analyze-Rä

Spectrum Monitor/Analyzer

Spectrum Monitor for Wireless

Verification
l Designed for spread-spectrum
power measurement and
interference identification
l 38 Selectable 100 MHz-wide bands
l Data Logger with embedded GPS
Receiver
l Total-Channel-Power measurement
in real-time, on-site (optional)
l Auto C/I calculation &
Unattended Data Recording The model 2261A Analyze-R™ is an affordable, easy-to-use, application spe-
l Sensitivity -103 dBm, typ. cific Spectrum Monitor/Analyzer that addresses the 900 MHz & 2.4 GHz
unlicensed ISM bands; the 3.4–4.2 GHz licensed/unlicensed bands; the 4.9
l Battery-powered, 5–6 hrs. GHz Public Safety band; all of the unlicensed 5–6 GHz U-NII/ISM bands;
continuous operating time, and, the 5.8 GHz DSCR band. The Analyze-R™ is designed for non-technical
3 hours recharge. personnel doing site spectrum monitoring and analysis, surveying, installing,
maintaining, and troubleshooting of the latest wireless communication sys-
l Rugged and light weight tems. This unique instrument, designed for field use, is a fraction of the cost
(<7 lbs./3.2 kg) including and more sensitive than a full-featured general-purpose spectrum analyzer
Battery & Back-Pack. – and far easier to use!

Data Recording Unattended Data Recording Applications

The Analyze-R™ contains a data logger, with Using Log View-R™, the Analyze-R™ can be The Analyze-R™ allows you to quickly ac-
an embedded GPS receiver and GPS-disci- programmed to make unattended measure- quire, document, and analyze accurate test
plined real-time clock, for recording either sin- ments at remote sites, allowing the instrument measurements for site analysis. Applications
gle frequency data or an entire 100 MHz-wide to operate on its own, recording spectrum data include:
band sweep, in 1 MHz steps. Each record con- without supervision. This feature provides site • Verifying geographical site coordinates and
tains frequency; power; and GPS posi- analysis of interfering signals which may only antenna centerline azimuth & elevation for
tion/date/time data. Up to 255 records can be show up at irregular times of the day or night precise analysis of system engineering and site
saved to the instrument’s non-volatile internal and is invaluable for surveying potential new
memory. The instrument includes RS-232 and site locations and analyzing sources of prob- surveying.
USB interfaces. lems within existing sites over many hours or • Measuring and documenting the RF signa-
days without the requirement of on-site per- ture of your radio, and interfering sources, and
Log View-R™ sonnel. Programmable functions include ‘Start calculating the real-world Carrier to Interfer-
The companion Log View-R™ software pro- Date/Time’, ‘Stop Date/Time’, ‘Recording ence (C/I) figure in dB.
vides a virtual graphic display of the original Rate’, ‘Single Frequency’ or ‘Band Sweep’, • Measuring and monitoring the Total Chan-
recorded data and is used for measurement ‘Peak Hold’ or ‘Average’ mode, and minimum nel Power of your equipment, on-site, at the
analysis, programming for unattended opera- amplitude ‘Threshold’. Unattended program- transmitter, along the path, or at the receiver
tion of the instrument, and data transfer be- ming can be downloaded to the instrument or (optional feature).
tween the instrument and a PC. saved as a file and sent to a remote location for • Capturing intermittent interfering sources at
downloading to a remote instrument at a later remote sites without personnel present.
C/I Calculation date.
The Log View-R™ software utility will dis- • Identification and analysis of path ‘fading’
play both the radio’s ‘Carrier’ sweep as well as Total Channel Power Option (multiple paths from transmitter to receiver
the ‘Interference’ sweep simultaneously. This optional feature provides front panel ob- causing attenuation, slower data stream, or
Markers can be set to the radio's modulation servation and calculation of ‘Total Channel disruption/loss of the transmitted data).
bandwidth and the software will automatically Power’ within a user-defined bandwidth, in • Differentiating between interference,
compute the ‘Total Channel Power’ of both real-time—on site. This feature replaces the path-induced fading, and equipment problems.
the Carrier and the Interference, normalized to need for a separate power meter and verifies • Confirming optimum antenna locations and
the carrier’s bandwidth, and calculate the Car- channel power anomalies due to fading/inter- providing antenna alignment at the receiver.
rier-to-Interference figure, in dBm, indicating ference and improper equipment opera-
the real-world fade margin at the site. This is tion—something a power meter cannot do. • Site analysis for point-to-point and
With this option you can check the transmitter, point-to-multipoint wireless links.
the single most important information a spec-
trum analyzer can provide a wireless opera- connection cables, antennas, and receiver for
tor. The Analyze-R™ is the only instrument on proper equipment/path operation without the
the market that correctly provides this infor- need to post-process the information in Log
mation! View-R.
2261A Technical Specifications
Receiver Supplementary Specifications
Selectable Frequency Bands: (100 MHz-wide bands in 50 MHz steps) Warranty: One Year Limited Warranty
Band 1 (1) 890 to 940 MHz (500 kHz resolution) Montreal Protocol: Nil Return
Band 2 (1) 2.400 to 2.500 GHz (1 MHz resolution) ISO 9000: Pendulum Instruments, Inc. (formally XL Micro-
Band 3 (15) 3.400 to 4.200 GHz (1 MHz resolution) wave) Quality System for design and manufacture
Band 4 (21) 4.900 to 6.000 GHz (1 MHz resolution) is certified to ISO 9001:2000 by RWTÜV.
Bandwidth: 2 MHz CE (European Union): EN 55011:1998 w/A1:1999; Group 1 Class B
(emissions)
Sensitivity: -103 dBm, typical EN 61326-1:1997 w/A1:1998 (immunity)
Overload Point: -30 dBm, typical
Damage Level: +10 dBm
Mechanical Data
Power: Self Contained 12V, 2.3 Ah, rechargeable sealed
Frequency Stability: 2x10-5 (0° to 50°C)
Lead-Acid Camcorder Battery (op time @5–6 hrs;
Graphic Display: 64 x 128 pixel LCD, backlit. Displays freq. band
charging @3 hrs.)
(101, 1 MHz points) or single frequency with
power (peak hold or average) Weight: Less than 3,2 kg (7 lbs). (including Instrument
Back-Pack and Battery)
Graphic Resolution:
Dimensions (HxWxD): 89 mm x 213 mm x 333 mm (3.5 in. x 8.375 in. x
Power: 1.25 dB/pixel
13.1 in.)
Frequency: 1 MHz/pixel
Antenna Connector: ‘N’ female (front panel)
Graphic Dynamic Range:- 35 dBm to -102.9 dBm, graphically displayed.
RS-232-C Connector: DB-9 (rear panel)
Numeric Dynamic Range:- 24.1 dBm to -103.8 dBm, numerically displayed
USB Connector: USB-B (rear panel)
Update Time: 300 ms (2 ms measure, 1 ms compute per channel
x 100 channels) Ordering Information
Marker: Marker set with a front panel knob. Marker fre- Basic Models
quency and power intercept are displayed at the 2261A Analyze-Rä
top of the LCD 2261A-1000 Validate-Rä site survey kit, includes:
TCP Markers (opt): Dual markers, seperated by user setting (knob), (1 hard transport case w/wheels; 3 band-specific
capture and calculate Total Channel Power be- directional antennas; 1 omni-directional antenna)
tween markers. Markers moved across display
with knob. TCP & center freq. shown on display Included with Instrument
Marker Resolution: 0.3 dB (power), 1 MHz (frequency) 1 Weather-resistant Instrument Back-Pack
1 Coax Cable Assembly, N(m) to N(m), 6-feet long
Record-R™ Data Logging 1 RS-232 Cable Assembly, D-sub 9-pin (m) to D-sub 9-pin (f), 3m (9.8 ft.)
Data Recorded: Received Signal Level in dBm per channel (peak 1 USB Cable Assembly, USB ‘A’(m) to USB ‘B’(m), 2m (6.6 ft.)
hold or average), Frequency, Longitude, Latitude,
Date, Time, M/N & S/N of instrument 1 Battery, Rechargeable, 12 VDC/2.3 Ah, Sealed Lead/Acid Battery
Max. No. of Records: 255 single frequency or band sweep records. 1 AC MAINS powered Battery Charger (90-264 VAC/47-63 Hz);
with IEC-320 input connector
Record Time: Band sweep £2 seconds, single frequency @20 ms,
1 AC MAINS Power Cord (IEC-320 to NEMA, type 5-15p plug)
to store results in memory
1 Operating/Maintenance Manual (CD) with Laminated User Card
GPS
Options
Frequency: L1 (1575.42 MHz), C/A code (SPS), 8-channel
continuous tracking, 32 correlators Option 01 Total Channel Power feature, on instrument
Position Accuracy: 2 meters CEP (50%) Option 313 Attenuator, in-line, -60 dB, N(f) to N(m)
Timing Accuracy: ±95 ns Option 342 Antenna, stub, omni-directional multi-band
Position Fix Update: 1s Option 343 Antenna, directional plate, 2.4-2.5 GHz
Time to Lock: Cold Start: <130 seconds (90%); Warm Start: <45 Option 344 Antenna, directional plate, 5.15-5.35 GHz
seconds (90%); Hot Start: <20 seconds (90%) Option 345 Antenna, directional plate, 5.725-5.875 GHz
Reacquisition Time: <2 seconds (90%) after loss of signal Accessories
Log View-R™ Software Utility (Windows 95/98/2000/XP) Accessory 320 Battery, spare 12V/2.3 Ah
Downloading Records: Records can be downloaded, thru RS-232-C or Accessory 325 Adapter, SMA(f) to N(m)
USB rear panel connectors to a remote computer Accessory 322 Battery Charger, vehicle DC adapter/charger
and displayed, saved, and printed. Accessory 329 Cable, coax cable assembly, SMA to N
C/I Calculation: Simultaneously Displays Carrier and Interference Accessory 338 Cable, ruggedized low-loss coax cable assembly
sweeps and automatically computes the C/I figure. Accessory 326 Case, watertight, airtight, corrosion proof
Unattended Recording: Programs instrument for unattended data
Specifications subject to change without notice
recording
4031 622 61121 rev. 03 May 2008
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature:- -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104ºF) US: Pendulum Instruments Inc
5811 Racine Street; Oakland, CA 94609-1519, USA
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 71°C (-40ºF to 160ºF) Voice: 510-428-9488 Fax: 510-428-9469
Relative Humidity: 95% ±5% 10°C to 30°C
International: Pendulum Instruments AB
75% ±5% to 40°C
PO Box 20020, SE-16102 Bromma, Sweden
45% ±5% above 40°C
Voice: +46 8 598 51057 Fax:+46 8 598 51040
Burn In: Failure-free burn in of no less than 100 hours at 40°C
www.pendulum-instruments.com
Pollution Degree: 1 (no pollution) (EN 61010-1/3.7)
- Experts in time & frequency calibration, measurement and analysis
Transient Overvoltage: Installation Category II (EN 61010-1/J)
Pendulum Instruments is a company of the Orolia Group