Rack mount remote spectrum monitors provides high-performance

Anritsu Company has introduced the MS27201A Remote Spectrum Monitor series, which comprises the industry’s first remote spectrum monitor covering 43.5GHz to support new satellite downlink bands. Incorporating high RF performance with supporting PC software, the series produces a unique package for long-term monitoring in various commercial and regulatory environments.

The series includes 9GHz and 20GHz remote spectrum monitors, in addition to the 43.5GHz model. A wide 110MHz measurement bandwidth to support common satellite downlink spans complements the 43.5GHz model. All the remote spectrum monitors assure accurate signal detection and measurement integrity with a DANL of -164dBm and a TOI of typically +20dBm.

The company also provides an IQ capture feature that enables users to conduct detailed offline post-processing on signals of interest. Optional LTE and 5G demodulation software also expand monitoring capability, as does VSA software that enables modulation quality measurements to be made on narrowband signals in accordance with industry standards.

The series ensures reliable, 24/7 continuous spectrum monitoring across a wide geographic area. A built-in watchdog timer resets the instrument in the event of a software interruption. The device will resume immediate operation with no user intervention needed if a power disruption occurs.

The spectrum monitors are standard 19" rack wide and 2U tall, so they can slot directly into test system racks utilising minimal space. The instruments are powered from a supplied 15W power block that minimises rack temperature gain.

The series is targeted at the increasingly demanding needs of spectrum owners and spectrum regulators. The remote spectrum monitors provide stable performance in various applications, including spectrum clearing, shared spectrum monitoring, critical site security, interference monitoring, satellite ground station monitoring, and regulatory enforcement.