TEK 2715 Cable TV Spectrum Analyzer
Features
- In-service Measurements Minimize Program Interruption, Reduce Cost
of Acquiring Performance Data - Compatible with NTSC and PAL Systems
- Digital Channel Measurements Are Ready When You Are - Characterize
Averaged Power; Check Noise and Distortions that Can Worsen BER - Applicable
to QAM, QPSK, QPR, VSB and OFDM Signals
- Addresses All FCC Proof of Performance Measurements
- Cable TV Measurements Enhance Measurement Repeatability and Reduce
Technician Training Time
- Carrier Level, Carrier Frequency, Carrier-to-noise, Hum/LFD and Other
Key Measurements Execute Automatically from Easy-to-use, On-screen Menu
- Unattended and Remote Measurement Modes Reduce Personnel Requirements
in the Field
- 75 Ohm Input with Quick-change F and BNC Connectors Reduce Repair
Costs and Minimize Down Time
- Enhanced Troubleshooting Power with Built-in Preamplifier, Audio and
Video Demodulation - All Standard
- Frequency Coverage to 2.15 GHz, with Opt. 50 and 75, Can View
Downconverted Satellite Signals (L-Band)
- Includes Windows-compatible PC Software for Programmed Measurement
Configuration, Data Collection, Measurement Results Printouts, Limits
Checking, Alarming and Control of a Locally or Remotely-located 2715
- High Portability, On-board Non-volatile Memory, Four Digital
Displays for Spectral Display Storage and Comparison,
Plus True Analog, Continuous Gray Scale Display for Detecting Low Level
Beats and Spurs Amidst Noise and Active Video
Applications
- In-service Proof-of-performance Tests
- Digital Service Installation and Troubleshooting
- Ingress Detection
Digital and Analog Testing for Hybrid Networks
The 2715 Cable TV Spectrum Analyzer now includes automated tests for
both analog and digitally-modulated channels. When you are ready to begin
installing digital transmission of video, data or voice, the 2715 is ready
to help. After setting up the 2715 with the new, companion Cable TV RF
Measurement Software for Windows, the analyzer automatically determines
the correct measurements for each channel type - analog, digital, FM or
pilot.
Dependable, In-service Analog Carrier Measurements at An Affordable Price
Now you can make more proof of performance and other cable system measurements
without disruption of service to subscribers. And you can minimize the
inconvenience of making measurements at the output of set-top converters.
The 2715 provides accurate and automated measurement of carrier-to-noise,
in-channel response and coherent distortion signals as well as carrier
levels, frequencies and more . . . without removal of video carriers or
modulation. In-service measurement of CTB requires an unoccupied channel
adjacent to the test channel.
Characterize Your Digital Channels
Channel averaged power, noise and distortions on digitally modulated
channels can all be measured by the 2715. It's important to understand
the performance of each of the digital channels in your system as well
as their interaction with your analog channels. Both broadband random
noise-like distortions and coherent distortions - plus noise - can be
measured. They all can degrade the bit-error-rate behavior of your digital
signals. The 2715 includes digital channel averaged power, desired-to-undesired
signal power ratio (D/U) and CTB/CSO measurement. You also can verify
the spectral occupancy of your digital modulators with an adjacent channel
leakage (ACL) measurement. The distortion and noise measurements require
a brief removal of the digital signal. You get all this capability in
a 23.5 lb., compact, easy-to-carry package . . . at an attractive price.
All of the common cable system spectral measurements are built in and
menu-selectable including those needed to address field FCC proof of performance
requirements. An accompanying Microsoft Windows-compatible PC software
package adds measurement configuration, data collection, measurement results
printouts, limits checking, alarming and more.
What used to be complicated measurement procedures, even for engineering,
are now push-button simple. Technicians can easily perform extensive cable
system analysis and data collection in the field, all automatically.
Measurements and data collection can also be done remotely under computer
control. Or the 2715 can be left unattended to run automatic measurements
and data collection initiated by the built-in real-time clock. Data collected
in the field can be transferred from the 2715's memory via an RS-232 or
GPIB interface to a PC. The 2715's accompanying Windows PC software package
includes easy transfer of data to your choice of Windows-compatible spreadsheet
or database programs for customizing analysis or reports.
Quick, Repeatable, Automated Measurements
The 2715 contains the following measurements and capabilities in its
cable TV (CATV/APPL) application menu:
Analog Channels:
- Direct channel tuning and automatic positioning of visual and aural
carriers
- Visual and aural carrier level and frequency measurement
- Survey of system visual and aural carrier levels and frequencies
- Depth of modulation adjustment and measurement
- Aural carrier FM deviation adjustment and measurement
- Visual carrier-to-noise measurement
- In-channel response measurement
- Hum/low-frequency disturbance measurement
- System frequency response
- View baseband modulation (field and line) and view picture
- Aural carrier demodulation (listen mode)
- Intermodulation distortion measurement (CTB and CSO)
- Cross modulation measurement
Digital Channel Measurements:
(applicable to QAM, QPSK, QPR, 8VSB and OFDM signals)
- Averaged power
- Desired-to-undesired signal power ratio (D/U)
- Adjacent channel leakage (ACL)
- CSO and CTB
- Direct channel tuning and automatic positioning of digital signal
- Survey of system digital channel levels
- System frequency response
Measurements selected from the menu are automatically executed and the
results are displayed on the CRT screen. Not only are complex measurements
reduced to push-button simplicity for less-experienced spectrum analyzer
users, but measurement repeatability is high.
Measurement results can be output to a printer or plotter connected directly
to the 2715's interface port. Results can also be automatically stored
in the 2715's nonvolatile memory for later transfer to a PC. This, along
with high portability, makes the 2715 ideal as an automatic data collection
tool in the field for engineers and technicians alike.
A battery pack option makes 2715 measurements and data collection possible
even where AC power isn't available.
More Troubleshooting Help...
In addition to automated measurements, the 2715 also provides analog
channel video and aural carrier demodulation. Aural carrier demodulation
allows you to listen to the program audio on the selected channel. Similarly,
the demodulated video feature allows you to view the video on the currently
selected channel (or from a down-converted satellite signal). Also, full-field
or individual horizontal line waveforms can be viewed.
All of these features aid positive channel or program identification
in the field. They also aid recognition of many system problems.
...And Maintenance Help
Built-in adjustment modes for audio carrier deviation and video depth
of modulation assist in day-to-day maintenance of your system. These adjustment
modes are conveniently accessible from within the automated FM deviation
and depth of modulation measurement routines.
Check Filters, Line Amplifiers, Cables
The 2715's 75 Ohm External Tracking Generator (Opt. 05) provides a convenient
means of measuring frequency response on key system components. You can
also sweep most two-port devices.
The 2715 Capitalizes on PC Power
The Microsoft Windows-compatible software package that accompanies the
2715 runs automated cable TV measurements via an RS-232 or GPIB interface
and collects measurement history for tracking system performance.
The software package provides the following capabilities:
Channel table generator - You can create your own channel tuning tables
in addition to the standard tables provided. Creating your own custom
channel tuning tables is a simple matter of editing one of the standard
tables or creating a completely new table by filling in a predefined,
on-screen channel-setup form. Your custom tables can then be transferred
to the 2715 to be used with its built-in measurement features. Result:
data will be consistently taken on all of your system carriers including
scrambled channels, aeronautical offsets and non-standard frequencies.
High-level test sequences - You can configure automatic test sequences
from the 2715's built-in measurements. Creating a test sequence is a simple
matter of indicating the desired tests in an on-screen setup matrix
Your test sequences can then be transferred to the 2715 for later execution
via front-panel selections or run from a PC situated at another location.
This capability allows less experienced technicians to easily execute
high-level test sequences that have been defined and loaded into the 2715
by a cable TV system engineer or senior technician.
Additionally, a time of day can be specified for automatic execution
of any test sequence. You can also specify the number of times that a
test is to be repeated and the interval of time between test repetitions.
This allows you to leave the 2715 unattended while it automatically performs
its time initiated test procedures and stores results. For example, you
can leave the 2715 at a node site overnight or over the weekend for unattended
monitoring and data collection.
Labor-saving ancillary features - Detailed or summary current or historical
measurement results can be printed directly from the 2715 PC Software
or can be copied into another Microsoft Windows-compatible program for
report customization.
You can execute tests from a remotely-located 2715 by using the CATV
RF Measurements PC Software in conjunction with the Terminal Program that
is a standard accessory of the Windows operating system software. You
can place the 2715 at a node of another remote site while measurements
and data collection are controlled from a centrally located PC. This configuration
can significantly reduce the number of field trips necessary to monitor
and diagnose system trouble spots. The RF Measurement Software also includes
limits checking, alarming and 271X display transfer functions.
General Purpose Capabilities
In addition to its special cable TV features, the 2715 also doubles as
a highly capable, general-purpose spectrum analyzer. You get excellent
RF performance, a built-in frequency counter, full programmability, enough
nonvolatile memory for up to 108 saved displays and 36 front-panel setups,
digital and true analog displays, high portability and numerous other
features.
Access to the 2715's many capabilities is extremely easy too. The straightforward
user interface provides conveniently grouped, dedicated front-panel keys
and simple, menu-driven functions. This makes the 2715 very easy to learn
and use. The end result is more measurement power in the hands of more
people for improved system performance from cable headend to subscriber
terminal.
Specifications
The following specifications and features apply
after a 15 minute warm-up period and after all normalizations, including
reference normalizations, have been performed. CATV characteristics represent
typical performance and are dependent on general spectrum analyzer specifications.
CATV characteristics need not be verified independently providing that
all spectrum analyzer specifications are verified.
Cable TV Measurements
Channel Selection -
Visual and aural carriers displayed when channel number is entered or
front-panel selected.
Tune Configuration: STD, HRC, IRC and custom; configured using 2715 PC
software.
Channel Range: 0 to 999; configured using 2715 PC software.
Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 2.15 GHz; dependent on selected Channel Table.
Visual Carrier Frequency -
Measured with internal counter to 1 Hz resolution with accuracy of 5x10-7
x Carrier Frequency ±10 Hz ±1 Least Significant Digit.
Visual-to-aural Carrier Frequency -
Aural carrier measured with internal counter relative to visual carrier.
Difference Range: 1 MHz to 10 MHz (depending on selected channel table)
for an amplitude difference of <30 dB and aural carrier to noise
>15 dB (300 kHz RBW).
Resolution: 1 Hz.
Accuracy: ±15 Hz for visual-to-aural carrier difference <8
MHz.
Visual Carrier Peak Level -
Absolute peak amplitude measured with preamp off.
Amplitude Range: -18 dBmV to +58.8 dBmV for visual carrier to noise >30
dB (300 kHz RBW) and total input power <+70 dBmV.
Frequency Range: 15 MHz to 1015 MHz.
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Absolute Accuracy: ±2.5 dB for visual carrier to noise >30
dB (300 kHz RBW); for FM signals, carrier to noise >33 dB (100
kHz RBW).
Relative Accuracy: ±0.5 dB relative to adjacent channel, ±1.2
dB relative to all others.
Visual-to-aural Carrier Level Difference -
Difference Range: 0 to 30 dB for aural carrier to noise > 15
dB (300 kHz RBW).
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Accuracy: ±0.75 dB for aural carrier to noise >15 dB
(300 kHz RBW).
Digital Channel Averaged Power -
Averaged amplitude measured with preamp off.
Amplitude range: -30 dBmV to +37 dBmV (multi-channel) or -30 dBmV to +52
dBmV (preselected).
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Absolute accuracy: ±2.5 dB.
Carrier to Noise -
Default noise floor is a normalized 4 MHz bandwidth measured relative
to the visual carrier peak.
Range and Accuracy: See Figure 1.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Gated, in-service measurement is in-band; non-gated, in-service measurement
is at guard band below channel boundary.
Digital Channel Desired to Undesired Ratio -
Channel averaged power is divided by total noise plus distortion power
in the channel.
Range and Accuracy: See Figure 2.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Modulation Depth -
% AM measured from sync tip to lowest white level in 10 sweeps (VITS line
used if defined in channel table).
AM Range: 50% to 95%.
Resolution: 0.1%.
Accuracy: ±2% for visual carrier to noise >40 dB (300
kHz RBW).
Hum/Low-frequency Disturbance -
Power line frequency measured on an unmodulated visual carrier and low
frequency disturbance measured on the modulated carrier.
AM Range: 1% to 10% peak-to-peak.
Resolution: 0.1%.
Accuracy: ±1% for hum <5% and visual carrier to noise
>25 dB (300 kHz RBW); ±2% for hum <10% and visual
carrier to noise >25 dB (300 kHz RBW).
Frequency Response -
For fixed-amplitude scrambling or no scrambling, system amplitude variations
(flatness) are displayed relative to a reference trace stored during frequency-response
reference setup.
Range: 5 dB/div.
Resolution: 0.2 dB.
Flatness Accuracy: ±0.75 dB.
In-channel Response -
Expresses maximum variance in amplitude within some specified frequency
range within a particular channel, given a "flat" test signal
over that same specified range. The variance is referenced to the average
of the highest and lowest amplitude within the frequency range.
Range: ±3 dB.
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Accuracy: ±0.5 dB.
Test signal line number must be specified for in-service measurements.
Digital Channel Adjacent Channel Leakage -
Averaged power in adjacent channel(s) is divided by averaged power for
the test channel.
Range and Accuracy: See Figure 3.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Carrier Survey -
Absolute peak amplitude of each visual carrier is measured and each associated
aural carrier level is measured relative to the visual carrier for selected
channels. Frequency counted only in ACCUR FREQ/AMPL mode.
Visual Carrier (FREQ/AMPL and ACCUR AMPL modes)
Amplitude Range: -18 dBmV to +58.8 dBmV for visual
carrier to noise >30 dB (300 kHz RBW) and total input power
<+70 dBmV.
Frequency Range: 15 MHz to 1015 MHz.
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Absolute Accuracy: ±2.5 dB for visual carrier
to noise >30 dB (300 kHz RBW); for FM signals, carrier to noise
>33 dB (100 kHz RBW).
Relative Accuracy: ±0.5 dB relative to adjacent
channel, ±1.2 dB relative to all others.
Visual Carrier (FAST AMPL mode)
Amplitude Range: -18 dBmV to +58.8 dBmV for carrier
to noise >30 dB (300 kHz RBW) and total input power <+70
dBmV.
Frequency Range: 15 MHz to 1015 MHz.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Absolute Accuracy: ±2.7 dB for carrier to
noise >30 dB (300 kHz RBW); for FM signals, carrier to noise
>33 dB (100 kHz RBW).
Relative Accuracy: ±0.8 dB relative to adjacent
carrier; ±1.5 dB relative to all other channels.
Aural Carrier (FREQ/AMPL and ACCUR AMPL modes)
Difference Range: 0 dB to 30 dB for aural carrier
to noise >15 dB (300 kHz RBW).
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Accuracy: ±0.75 dB for aural carrier to noise
>15 dB (300 kHz RBW).
Aural Carrier (FAST AMPL mode)
Difference Range: 0 dB to 30 dB for carrier to noise
>15 dB (300 kHz RBW).
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Accuracy: ±1.1 dB for carrier to noise >15
dB (300 kHz RBW).
Analog Channel CTB and CSO -
Measured relative to visual carrier peak according to NCTA recommendations.
Range and Accuracy for INTERACTIVE and AUTO modes: See Figures 4, 5 and
6.
Only ±4 dB curve applies to SINGLE SWEEP and CONTINUOUS modes.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Digital Channel CTB and CSO -
Measured relative to the averaged power of the test channel.
Range and Accuracy: See Figures 7 and 8.
Resolution: 0.3 dB.
Aural (FM) Deviation -
Peak FM deviation is measured for the selected channel.
Range: 10 kHz to 50 kHz; usable to 80 kHz.
Accuracy: ±4 kHz.
Cross Modulation -
Peak of fundamental component of 3rd order distortion at horizontal sync
frequency (AM) measured on the unmodulated visual carrier.
Range: 48 dB. For cross modulation levels below -20 dBc, equivalent frequency
domain measurement of cross modulation results in a range of 58 dB.
Resolution: 0.1 dB.
Accuracy: ± 2 dB for cross modulation <36 dB; ±3 dB for
cross modulation <48 dB.
Listen Mode -
Selected channel's aural carrier is FM demodulated and output fed to speaker
or headphone jack; instantaneous peak FM deviation is displayed. If positive
polarity video is selected, then AM audio will be demodulated.
View Picture Mode - Visual carrier is demodulated
and displayed.
View Modulation (Field) - One video field of
the selected channel's video is displayed.
View Modulation (Line) -
VITS line displayed; If VITS line isn't specified in channel table, line
17 displayed. Line number user-selectable.
TV Line Selection: Via FREQ/MKRS knob.
Line Format: NTSC or PAL.
Line Range: 1-525 (NTSC); 1-625 (PAL).
Sweep Time: 10 µsec/div.
Frequency Range -
9 kHz to 1800 MHz.
Opt. 50 and 75: 9 kHz to 2150 MHz.
Center Frequency Accuracy - 5 x 10-7
of center frequency ±700 Hz.
Frequency Counter Accuracy - 5 x 10-7
of center frequency ±10 Hz ±1 LSD (least significant digit).
Dot Marker Frequency Accuracy - Center frequency
accuracy +3% of span, typical.
Frequency Counter Readout Resolution - 1 Hz or
1 kHz, selectable.
Typical Long-term Drift - ±2 ppm/year.
Short-term Drift -
<400 Hz maximum drift between correction cycles (with SPAN/DIV
<20 kHz).
Opt. 50 and 75: <500 Hz above 1.8 GHz.
Residual FM - <100 Hz p-p/20 msec at
<20 kHz span/div
Opt. 50 and 75: <120 Hz above 1.8 GHz.
<2 kHz p-p/20 msec at >20 kHz span/div.
Opt. 50 and 75: <2.4 kHz above 1.8 GHz.
Resolution Bandwidth (-6 dB) -
5 MHz, 1 MHz, 300 kHz, 100 kHz, 30 kHz,
10 kHz, 3 kHz, 1 kHz and 300 Hz.
RBW Shape Factor (60 dB/6 dB) - <7:1
for RBW <1 MHz.
Noise Sidebands -
<-70 dBc at 30 x RBW for RBW <100 kHz.
Opt. 50 and 75: <69 dBc above 1.8 GHz.
Video Filter -
Auto: approximately 1/100 of RBW.
Manual: 3 Hz to 300 kHz in 1-3 sequence or WIDE.
Off: approximately RBW.
Frequency Span/Div Range - 100 MHz to 1 kHz selected
in 1-2-5 sequence or any value from 100 MHz to 1 kHz via the keypad or
UTIL menu, plus 180 MHz (MAX SPAN) and 0 Hz. Opt. 50 and 70: 215 MHz/div
(MAX SPAN).
Span Accuracy - ±3% measured over the
center eight divisions.
Amplitude Related
Flatness -
±2 dB (relative to reference level at 100 MHz) measured with 10
dB internal RF attenuation (preamp off).
Opt. 50 and 75: ±3 dB above 1.8 GHz.
Vertical Display Modes - 10, 5, 1 dB/div, Linear.
Measurement Range - -90 dBmV (preamp on) to +68.8
dBmV (-139 to +20 dBm).
Display Dynamic Range -
80 dB maximum (Log Mode); 8 divisions maximum (Linear mode).
Opt. 50 and 75: Dynamic range reduced if there is signal energy at or
near 2.11 GHz. Baseline will typically rise to within 10 to 20 dB
of signal applied near 2.11 GHz.
Reference Level Range -
Log Mode: -21.2 dBmV to +68.8 dBmV (-70 to +20 dBm); -41.2 dBmV to +48.8
dBmV with preamp on.
Linear Mode: 10.83 µV/div to 342.33 mV/div (1.08 µV/div to
34.23 mV/div with preamp on).
Reference Level Steps -
Log Mode: 1 dB or 10 dB.
Linear Mode: 10.83 µV/div to 342.33 mV/div in 1-2-5 sequence; >0.2
div/increment with FINE REF LVL STEP activated.
Display Amplitude Accuracy -
10 dB/div: ±1.0 dB/10 dB to a maximum cumulative error of ±
2.0 dB over the 70 dB range and a maximum cumulative error of
± 4.0 dB over the 80 dB range; accuracy and range specifications
are affected by the SNR of selected RBW and are valid only for the maximum
specified in the following table:
| RBW dB |
Down |
| 5 MHz |
40 |
| 1 MHz |
40 |
| 300 kHz |
50 |
| 100 kHz |
50 |
| 30 kHz |
60 |
| 10 kHz |
60 |
| 3 kHz |
80 |
| 1 kHz |
80 |
| 300 Hz |
80 |
5 dB/div: ±1.0 dB/10 dB to a maximum cumulative
error of ±2.0 dB over the 40 dB range.
1 dB/div: ±1 dB maximum error over the 8 dB range.
Linear Mode: ±5% of full scale.
RF Attenuation Range - 0 to 50 dB in 2 dB steps.
Maximum Sensitivity (at 300 Hz RBW) - -78 dBmV
(-127 dBm); -90 dBmV (-139 dBm) with preamp on.
Spurious Response (Preamp Off)
Residual Spurious Response -
<-51 dBmV (<-100 dBm) with 0 dB RF attenuation, except
at 1780 MHz where the spurious response is <-41 dBmV (<-90
dBm).
Opt. 50 and 75: <-26 dBmV (-75 dBm) at 2.0 GHz.
3rd Order IM Distortion -
<-70 dBc from any two on-screen signals with any frequency span.
Opt. 50 and 75: typically <65 dBc at 2.15 GHz.
2nd Harmonic Distortion - <-66 dBc
measured with 1st mixer input level of <+9 dBmV.
LO Emission -
<-21 dBmV (<-70 dBm) with 0 dB RF attenuation.
Opt. 50 and 75: <-21 dBmV (<70 dBm) (sweep
above 350 MHz).
<+29 dBmV, typical (-20 dBm) (sweep below 90 MHz).
0 Hz Spur - <+39 dBmV (<-10
dBm) reference to input with 0 dB RF attenuation.
Input Related
RF Input -
75 Ohm BNC with quick change to 75 Ohm type F connector.
Opt. 50: 50 Ohm Type N connector.
VSWR -
With RF Attenuation >10 dB: 1.5:1 maximum to 1 GHz.
With 0 dB RF Attenuation: 2:1 maximum to 1 GHz.
Maximum Safe Input - +70 dBmV (0.1 W or 2.2 V)
continuous peak with 100 VDC blocking capacitor.
1 dB Compression Point - >+34 dBmV
(-15 dBm) with 0 RF attenuation and 1st mixer at +19 dBmV (-30 dBm).
Sweep Related
Sweep Selections - Normal, single sweep and manual
scan.
Sweep Times - 1 µsec/div to 2 sec/div in
a 1-2-5 sequence.
Sweep Accuracy - ±10% over the center
8 divisions.
Trigger - Free run, internal, external, line,
TV line and TV field.
Trigger Amplitude -
Internal: One division or more of signal.
External: 100 mV peak minimum; DC coupled (15 Hz to 1 MHz).
Other Inputs/Outputs
External Trigger - BNC connector, 10 kilohm impedance,
DC coupled, 0.1 µsec minimum pulse width; 50 V (DC + pk AC) maximum.
External Video Input - 100 Ohm impedance DC coupled;
0-50 kHz BW; 0-1.6 V (200 mV/div typical) signal input for vertical deflection
of CRT beam.
Video Output - 0-1.6 V of video signal, inversely
proportional to vertical display amplitude; 0 V is top of screen; 1 kilohm
impedance.
Sweep Gate Out - TTL level that is HI while CRT
beam sweeps.
Sweep Output - +1.3 to -1.3 V, negative-going
ramp, proportional to the horizontal sweep; output impedance <50
Ohm.
Digital Communications - Either RS-232 or GPIB
interface provided as a no-cost option.
Environmental
Temperature -
Operating: 0° to +50°C (MIL T-28800E).
Nonoperating: -55° to +75°C.
Humidity - Nonoperating: Five cycles (120 hrs)
in accordance with MIL-Std-28800E, Class 5.
Vibration - Meets MIL T-28800E, Method 514, Procedure
X (modified).
Shock - Operating and nonoperating: Three guillotine-type
shocks of 30 g, one-half sine, 11 ms duration each direction along each
major axis; total of 18 shocks.
Altitude -
Operating: 15,000 ft.
Nonoperating: 50,000 ft.
Electromagnetic Compatibility -
EC92 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
Emissions:
EN50081-1.
Radiated emissions, 30 MHz to 1 GHz: EN55022 Class
B (CISPR 22 B).
Conducted emissions, 150 kHz to 30 MHz: EN55022
Class B (CISPR 22 B).
Conducted emissions, power line harmonics, 0 to
2 kHz: IEC 555-213.
Immunity:
EN50082-1.Electrostatic discharge, 8 kV, IEC 801-2.
Radiated immunity, 27 MHz to 500 MHz, IEC 801-3.
No response above -90 dBm in a 3 V/meter field.
Fast transients, capacitive clamp, 1 kV power leads,
500 V control leads, IEC 801-4.
Power line surge, 1 kV differential mode, 2 kV
common mode, IEC 801-5.
General Characteristics
Power Requirements - 105 W maximum (1.4 A) at
115 V, 60 Hz; operates 48 Hz to 440 Hz, 90 to 132 VAC or 48 Hz to 63 Hz,
90 VAC to 250 VAC; battery power option available.
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions,
with Feet, Handle and Front-Panel Cover |
mm |
in. |
| Height |
137 |
5.4 |
| Width |
361 |
14.2 |
| Depth |
445 |
17.5 |
| Weight |
kg |
lbs. |
| Net |
<10.6 |
23.5 |
Other Capabilities
Markers - Single marker/delta marker; next right,
next left peaks; next lower, next higher peaks; (highest) peak find; marker
to center frequency; select start/stop frequencies; transpose DELTA markers.
Measurement Modes - Noise, carrier-to-noise,
bandwidth (user-definable "dB down" points), 99% occupied bandwidth,
signal search and cable TV measurements (see Cable TV).
Time Delay Setup - Uses built-in time-of-day
clock to initiate measurement sequences and sequence repeat interval;
START TIME, REPEAT INTERVAL, RUN N TIMES.
PC-Based Software Package - Provides report generation,
test data analysis, data history, channel tuning table definition, user-defined
program definition, limits checking, alarming and 271X display transfer.
Nonvolatile Memory -
Lithium battery backup, 124 K available; used to save cable TV measurement
results, setup table parameters, large user-definable key routines, antenna
tables and channel tuning tables.
Saved Displays: 108 maximum.
Saved Front-Panel Setups: 36 maximum.
Digital Storage Display - Selectable acquisition
modes of positive peak only, positive/ negative peak; SAVE A, B, C and
active D trace; up to four traces on screen; MAX HOLD A, B; MIN HOLD C;
B, C minus A; TITLE MODE; digital storage off provides analog display.
Ensemble Averaging - Provides weighted averaging
of display, results in reduction of measured noise values and impulse
signals.
Direct Entry of Control Parameters - Frequency,
span/div, reference level; RBW, video filter, vert. scale and sweep rate
via menu.
Internal Preamp - Preamp can be switched in/out
of circuit (degrades flatness above 600 MHz, provides a maximum of 12
dB sensitivity improvement).
Alternate Reference Level Units - dBm, dBmV,
dBV, dBµV, dBµW, dBµV/m (dBmV and dBµV only in
CATV measurement mode).
dBµV/m Mode - Automatically compensated
field strength measurement with up to five user-selected antennas.
User-Definable Power-On Status - Instrument powers
up to user-definable state or supplied default settings.
Constant Rate Tuning - Same on-screen tuning
sensitivity regardless of span/div selection.
Center Measure - Signal nearest center frequency
is centered with frequency and peak amplitude automatically read out (not
a marker mode); the centered signal is counted.
Signal Track - Drifting signal is kept at display
center with correct frequency and peak amplitude displayed.
Graticule Illumination - Contrast enhancement
for CRT photography.
Direct Plot/Print - Supports Epson FX and LQ
Series compatible Printers using RS-232 interface or HPGL compatible plotters
via GPIB interface.
External Tracking Generator Opt. 5 - Provides
scalar analysis for checking/aligning filters, amplifiers, cables or most
2-port networks. Includes LO output port.
TV Sideband Analyzer/LO Output Opt. 15 - Provides
a 1st LO output for a 1405 TV Sideband Analyzer for frequency-agile modulator
sweep.
Rackmount Opt. 30 - Converts unit to a rackmounted
installation; 5.25-in. rack height, 19-in. rack width.
Portable-to-Rack Adapter Opt. 34 - Provide rackmounting
of instrument in standard enclosure with handle, offering immediate instrument
portability when needed; 7-in. rack height, 19-in. rack width.
Specs
Ordering Information
Includes: Windows-compatible PC Software, Power Cord
(U.S. 115 V/60 Hz), User Manual, Programmer Manual, Reference Manual,
Front Cover, 75 Ohm BNC Connector, 75 Ohm F Connector and Choice of GPIB
or RS-232 Interface (Opt. 03 or Opt. 08). Opt. 50 includes a 50 Ohm Type
N-to-BNC adapter in place of 75 Ohm connectors.
Options
Opt. 03 - Provides an IEEE-488 General Purpose Interface
Bus (GPIB) as a no-cost option (not compatible with Opt. 08).
Opt. 05 - 100 kHz-1.8 GHz 75 Ohm External Tracking
Generator with mechanical mating kit (includes Opt. 15). Cannot be mounted
to 2715 simultaneously with Opt. 07 Battery Pack.
Opt. 07 - Battery Pack/Inverter.
Opt. 08 - Provides an RS-232 port as a no-cost option
(not compatible with Opt. 03).
Opt. 15 - 1st Local Oscillator Output for a 1405 TV Sideband
Analyzer or 2707 External Tracking Generator.
Opt. 30 - Rackmount Adapter for 19 x 5.25 in. Rack Dimensions.
Opt. 33 - Travel Line package
Includes: Rain Cover, Accessory Pouch, Gray Filter and
Carrying Strap.
Opt. 34 - Portable-to-rackmount Adapter for 19 x 7 in.
Rack Dimensions.
Opt. 50 - Frequency extension to 2.15 GHz, 50 Ohm
input impedence with Type N connector.
Opt. 75 - Frequency extension to 2.15 GHz, 75 Ohm
BNC with quick change to 75 Ohm Type F connector.
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