Anritsu Remote Spectrum Monitor

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Anritsu has introduced the Remote Spectrum Monitor, a platform of modular and scalable products, without a display or keyboard, that automates the method of conducting radio surveillance, interference detection and government spectrum policy enforcement.

The device features two spectrum monitor modules at introduction: the MS27102A and MS27103A. Each module has power of arrival (POA) algorithms to monitor for interference and approximate the position where the interfering signal is being generated.

The MS27102A is designed to maximise network capacity by efficiently solving issues associated with the presence of illegal or unlicensed signals that interfere with authorised transmissions. Certified with an IP67 rating, it is suitable for outdoor monitoring applications and can be wall or pole mounted. With an operating temperature range of –40 to +55°C, one (or optionally two) weather-resistant RF In port, a rugged weatherised case and splash-proof design, the product performs well in harsh weather conditions.

The MS27103A is designed for multiple antenna applications that cover wide frequency ranges and is a rack-mountable multiport RF In probe that constantly monitors the spectrum to ensure optimal performance. It is suitable for cellular operators requiring spectrum monitoring coverage for multiple sectors and numerous frequencies per sector at their BTS locations.

Covering 9 kHz to 6 GHz, the probes have sweep rates up to 24 GHz/s, allowing capture of interferers, including periodic or transient transmissions as well as short ‘bursty’ signals. The modules also have low power consumption of <11 W.