Anritsu MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor

Description

Anritsu MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor
Anritsu offers three models of remote spectrum monitoring products, designed to both mitigate interference problems and to identify illegal or unlicensed signal activity.  The MS27101A is housed in a ½ rack enclosure with 1U height, designed exclusively for indoor applications.   MS27102A is an IP67 rated device which operates outdoors, with the ability to be mounted on poles or walls (using the included mounting bracket).  The MS27103A is a multi-port spectrum monitor (12 RF In ports or optionally 24 RF In ports) which is ideal for cellular, DAS and other applications requiring the use of multiple antennas.

Features

• 9 kHz to 6 GHz
• Sweep speed up to 24 GHz/s
• Integrated web server to view, control and conduct measurements via web browser
• Hardware watchdog timer to insure long-term stability for remotely deployed monitors
• Low spur levels for accurate signal discovery
• 20 MHz instantaneous FFT bandwidth

In-Building Coverage Mapper

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz, maximum 6 channel per walk-through
• Location tracking uses a wearable tracking device, so no GPS signal is needed
• Easy floorplan import function uses simple floorplan photos
• NEON Command software display results of entire walk-through in both 2D and 3D
• Battery pack for up to 4 hours of coverage mapping
• Light, stylish backpack for both convenience and unobtrusive scanning in public areas
• Accepts all antennas sold by Anritsu
• The bundle includes:
  • Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27101A
  • NEON Tracking Unit
  • NEON Signal Mapper application for tracking and NEON Command software for capturing and displaying results
  • Battery pack with up to 4 hour life
  • Wireless router for tracking device and spectrum analyzer communication
  • Custom foam to house all components inside backpack and protect them during walkthroughs and transportation
  • Backpack

  Note: The solution also requires an Android device and Windows PC, which are not included as part of the solution.

The In-Building Coverage Mapper Bundle MS27101A-IBCM is a fully integrated coverage mapping solution for both in-building and outdoor applications. The solution provides users with a complete coverage mapping solution that enables the verification of proper signal field strength across multiple frequencies in a single walk-through. Any signal from 9 kHz to 6 GHz can be scanned including: all public bands (all LTE bands), Wi-Fi, and NB-IoT, as well as public service bands (P25, DMR, LTE/FirstNet, UMTS/WCDMA, LMR channel).

The solution is especially ideal for facilities where there is no GPS signal available, such as multi-story buildings or sub-terrain floors. This is because the solution does not rely on a GPS signal, or even a cellular or Wi-Fi signal for that matter. Instead it uses a wearable tracking device that coordinates RF measurements with the exact location in the building. This also makes it ideal for traditionally difficult to cover areas (e.g., stairwells, elevator shafts, and standpipe cabinets) whose exact locations are called out by the NFPA 72 and IPC 510 regulations as requiring coverage for public safety in-building networks.

Building floorplans are easily entered via the photo import function. Coverage mapping results are stored either locally on the device for security reasons or in the cloud for documentation and reporting convenience. Results can be viewed in 2D or 3D to aid in pinpointing exact locations of weak coverage. Multi-floor buildings are supported and battery life is a robust 4 hours.

IQ Capture and Analysis

PC based IQ analysis software for use with IQ data captured with a Remote Spectrum Analyzer

IQ Signal Master MX280005A Vector Signal Analysis Software provides a comprehensive suite of measurements that deliver post processing and analysis of IQ data files captured on the Field Master Pro spectrum analyzers. The software is designed to bring together all the essential tools required to capture IQ data files and then gain critical insights into the nature of the captured signals. Modes within the application, support the ability to capture or stream IQ data into the PC memory, perform modulation quality measurements, playback IQ data with high frequency and time resolution, view LTE and 5G frame resource blocks and playback IQ spectrograms with up to four analyzers in parallel.

A file conversion mode allows IQ data captured on the supported analyzers to be converted to the format required for playback using a Vector Signal Generator MG3710E further enhancing the overall capability.

The software is designed for national RF spectrum regulators, security agencies and defense electronics companies who need to gain critical insight into RF signals that have been captured in the field. It is also suitable for organizations that need to monitor and protect RF spectrum against unlicensed operators or unintended sources of interference.

Getting Started

Connecting to the Remote Spectrum Monitor Using an Ethernet Network

Communication with the MS27101A is done via the GBit Ethernet port located on the instrument. Options are provided for using DHCP to obtain an IP address dynamically or for setting up a static IP address. The instrument is shipped with the default static IP address of 10.0.0.2. Once a connection is made to the instrument via a laptop/PC, the IP type can be changed via the user interface presented by the monitor’s integrated web server.

For DHCP usage, Anritsu offers an Ethernet Discovery Program which queries your network for all connected devices. The Ethernet Discovery Program can be found on the Anritsu website.

Some customers may prefer to use a Domain Name Server (DNS) where the spectrum monitor’s hostname can be resolved into its dynamic IP address. A DNS server provides the ability to create a hostname. Examples might include hostnames such as “mymonitor1.org” or “spectrum1.net”. There are several free DNS services available. One such service used by Anritsu is www.no-ip.com. You will need to create an account and select a hostname for your instrument.