Test and Measurement (T&M) Instruments are very important part of product development, manufacturing lifecycle. These T&M can be broadly divided into two parts….Benchtop T&M and Handheld T&M.
Handheld Test & Measurement instruments usage is increasing day by day. Handheld test & measurement equipment finds use in a wide range of applications sometimes they are used in lab and most of times they are meant for field use. These Handheld Analyzers are used for wired and wireless communication and other measurements as well. Some reasons behind success of Handheld Test & Measurement instruments are
- High performance in its class.
- Ease of carrying in field, on towers or roof or on road or hills.
- Battery operated, so you do not bank on AC mains power for any application.
- Cost effectiveness
- Easy Graphical User Interface (GUI) leading to less learning curve.
This is possible due to electronics component & circuitry getting compact and more energy efficient. Now days this is possible to control Handheld analyzer using Mobile handset or tablets as well. Data can be transferred to cloud using various connection methods available in handheld analyzers. Even for repeat test procedure these Handheld T&M can be configured or program for repeat test making them easy to use and reliable. Performance of handheld T&M are very good and there is no compromise in measurements.
Anritsu is known for starting handheld analyser trends in telecom test and measurement industry. Anritsu Site Master ™ (Cable- Antenna Analyser, VSWR Meter) became industry standard and now in 9th generation. With time, we have improved our product range and many handheld analyzers are available as combination of 2 or more instrument which makes them more useful, relevant. Site Master and Spectrum Master, Spectrum Master and VNA Master, Spectrum Master , VNA Master and Power measurement or PIM Master & Site Master in single unit… many combinations are possible as per customer application, requirement, or budget. Even these Handheld Analyzers are having night display mode which makes them suitable for working during night. Many handheld analyzers follow IP67, MIL standard to be used in hard environment.
Anritsu basic Site Master S331L has following features & application
1-port RF Cable and Antenna testing 2 MHz to 4 GHz such as:
- Cellular
- Public Safety
- Radio and TV broadcasting
- Aerospace and defense
Measurements include:
- Return Loss
- VSWR
- Cable Loss
- Smith Chart (50/75 ohm selectable)
- 1-port Phase
- Distance-to-Fault Return Loss
- Distance-to-Fault VSWR
- RF Power (50 MHz to 4 GHz)
Above features and function are possible with all higher versions Site Master such as S820E.
Anritsu VNA Master which is combination of Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and Spectrum in single unit is very popular in many sectors such as education, defence, aerospace and telecom etc. Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2720T is other very popular Spectrum Analyzer with many other functions to meet telecom industry demand such as WCDMA Demodulation, , LTE Demodulation, AM FM Demodulation including interference testing. External Power Sensor makes this VNA master as power meter. Such features enable low investment and high return since you do not need to carry many instruments. VNA Master with Vector Voltmeter Option helps engineers to maintain ILS which helps aeroplane safe landing. The VNA Master + Spectrum Analyzer MS2038C includes many one-button standard measurement sequences, including field strength, occupied bandwidth, channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, and carrier to interference (C/I) ratio. In addition, the built-in AM/FM/SSB demodulator simplifies the task of identifying interfering signals. Overall, the VNA Master + Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful handheld tool for general purpose spectrum analysis anywhere, anytime. Option 0025, Interference Analyzer is particularly valuable for revealing co-location signal problems.
In order to meet telecom industry demand for latest 5G telecom technology, Anritsu introduced Field Master Pro MS2090A.
Anritsu’s Field Master Pro MS2090A real time spectrum analyzer delivers performance never previously available in a compact, handheld instrument. With continuous frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 54 GHz, the Field Master Pro MS2090A is specifically designed to meet the test challenges of a full range of other wireless technologies in use today, including: 5G, LTE, wireless backhaul, aerospace/defense, satellite systems, and radar.
Ruggedized for field use, all versions provide a comprehensive range of features to speed and simplify measurement, as well as enhance usability. RTSA spans of 22 MHz (standard) to 110 MHz (optional) provide capability for cellular interference monitoring to full ISM band signal analysis. In addition to being a full span swept tuned spectrum analyzer, all versions include a spectrogram display that helps monitor the RF spectrum for intermittent or interfering signals. Integrated channel power and occupied bandwidth measurements simplify the measuring and characterizing of common radio transmission. IQ data capture of 5G frames enables the capture and saving of IQ data for off-line processing on a PC using standard data analysis tools.
Key application is in 5G Telecom ecosystem as under
- 5GNR base station measurement – validate the performance of the gNB base station with essential measurements that are in full compliance with 3GPP TS 38.104 V15, including:
- frequency error
- time offset
- cell/sector ID
- modulation quality
- unwanted emissions
- occupied bandwidth
- adjacent channel leakage ratio
- transmitter spurious to 12.75 GHz
- EIRP
- synchronization signal block (SSB)
- 5G coverage mapping – receive a clear representation of the signal strength of 5G transmitters over intended geographic area by continuously measuring RF data – including 5G channel power, EIRP, or RSRP – with results graphically displayed on a digital map or building floor plan.
Anritsu Network Master Pro MT1000A is 10G/100G Analyser with OTDR combination making it suitable for many telecom operator, Data Centre, System Integrator and Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEM) used for network monitoring, maintenance work. While Anritsu Network Master MT9090A is a palm size OTDR, 1G Ethernet Analyser. Tis operates with normal AAA cell and make it best choice for many applications and areas where charging facility is not available.
Another new product launch in Handheld portable Analyzer is MT1040A. MT1040A—Telecom World’s Smallest 400G Network Tester
The Network Master Pro MT1040A is a portable tester for 400G Ethernet networks utilized in hyper and Colocation data centers. However, 400G Ethernet Core and Metro networks are evolving to meet the demands of mobile edge and cloud computing deployments as 5G and IoT applications become more widespread. The MT1040A eases the burden of 400G Ethernet testing for all these applications.
- Telecom world’s smallest dual-port capable portable 400G tester supporting speeds from 10M to 400G with direct QSFP-DD and OSFP module installation
- Flexible: Adding OTDR module option supports field tests or 400G dual-port laboratory test applications
- Powerful: Displays 400G FEC-corrected symbol errors as histogram; single-button operation from setting parameters to displaying results helps improve on-site test efficiency
The MT1040A can be customized for various on-site applications by configuring different measurement modules in the main frame.
Easy and Efficient On-site Tests
Field engineers range in experience from veteran professionals to complete novices. During on-site testing they set the measuring instruments and make connections according to the operation manual, sometimes with varying results based on experience. To solve this issue, the MT1040A has a built-in SEEK function that performs tests in accordance with the contents of the operation manual. Using SEEK, the MT1040A itself automatically sets the parameters, makes the measurement, saves the results, and performs the Pass/Fail evaluation to assure efficient work and consistent results. Anritsu is proud to contribute to the new innovation of society, with over 120 years of technological advances and the know-how that we have amassed in collaboration with our customers.
Contact:
Madhukar Tripathi
Anritsu India Pvt Ltd | Ground Floor, Office No 19, Logix Infotech Park, D-5 , Sect 59, NOIDA 201301 (UP)
Phone 91 120 4211330-32
