RF Explorer Pro Spectrum Analyzer

Name: RF Explorer Pro Spectrum Analyzer
Brand: RF Explorer
SKU: TAM-2880
Price: 995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

by RF Explorer

$ 995.00 - $ 1,542.00

$ 995.00

$ 995.00 - $ 1,542.00

$ 995.00

The RF Explorer® Pro is a cutting-edge RF analysis tool designed for precise sweep spectrum analysis, integrating an advanced touchscreen, high-resolution display, and robust RF electronics. With over 15 years of expertise behind its development, it’s ideal for monitoring IoT signals, radio packets, and both modulated and unmodulated signals.

Key features include advanced modes like Zero Span, Waterfall 2D/3D, and Power Channel, enabling flexible and efficient analysis. Its wideband design resolves 8GHz band events in 100µs, while the power meter captures fast pulse events with continuous and trigger modes. The tracking generator facilitates diagnostics of RF components, and an internal preamplifier LNA with attenuators extends dynamic range.

The device supports configurable radio standards, Wi-Fi analysis for 2.4GHz/5.8GHz bands, and a heatmap coverage map for signal visualization. It offers seamless data capture, storage, and export to tools like Excel and Matlab, with continuous monitoring and alerting for critical events. Advanced frequency coordination and geolocation capabilities are available with additional licenses.

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Features
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Please note: The unit is delivered with 15MHz to 3.3GHz support. An additional license is required to enable 6GHz and 7.5GHz functionality.

Spectrum Analyzer: Supports precise spectrum analysis from 15MHz to 7.5GHz, offering advanced modes like Zero Span, 2D and 3D Waterfall views for comprehensive signal insights.
Power Meter: Enables fast detection of events in the 10MHz ~ 8GHz band within 100µs, with continuous monitoring capability.
Signal Tracking Generator: Facilitates rapid diagnostics and characterization of cables, filters, and amplifiers, covering a range of 24MHz to 6GHz.
Advanced Touchscreen Display: Features a vibrant 1280x800 resolution with 16.7M colors, 250 cd/m² brightness, and an 800:1 contrast ratio for a superior user experience.
Heatmap Coverage Map: Leverages external GPS and manual inputs to measure signal strength, producing detailed heatmaps of coverage areas.
Wi-Fi Analyzer: Scans the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz bands to detect interference, collisions, and noise for efficient troubleshooting.
Multiple Peripherals: Equipped with USB 3.0, Audio Jack, Micro HDMI, Micro SD card slot, Ethernet with USB adapter, and an internal battery for portable and versatile operation.

Frequency Range: 15MHz to 3.3GHz (baseline), 15MHz to 6GHz (license 6G), 15MHz to 7.5GHz (license 7G)
Frequency Span: 0 (zero span), 500kHz to 6GHz (sweep)
RBW: 3kHz – 2.5MHz, Future firmware upgrade: 100Hz – 2.5MHz
VBW: Automatic
Low Frequency Support: 100kHz – 240MHz (with external RF Explorer Upconverter module)
Frequency Resolution: 1kHz, Future firmware upgrade: 100Hz
Sweep Time: 3GHz / 280ms (with RBW 2.5MHz)
Sweep Points: 512 – 65,000
Frequency Stability (Typical): TCXO ±0.5ppm
Amplitude Stability and Accuracy (Typical): ±1.5dB
Factory Calibration: 3K reference points
Dynamic Range: Direct: -110dBm to +10dBm, Preamplifier LNA: -130dBm to -30dBm, Attenuator: -80dBm to +33dBm
Absolute Maximum Input Power: +33dBm (internal attenuator selected)
Display Average Noise Level: -130dBm (typical LNA)
Noise Floor: -160dBm/Hz (typical LNA)
Wi-Fi Analyzer: 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz
Save/Replay Options: 100,000 sweeps in memory, Unlimited sweeps to file
File Export Compatibility: Compatible with CSV and Binary formats, Suitable for WSM, WWB6, Excel, and Matlab

Multimedia and Wireless Audio
Telecommunications and communications
Wireless network deployment and optimization
IoT
RF engineering and testing
Wi-Fi network analysis
Broadcast and entertainment
RF security and surveillance

Operating Modes

Spectrum Analyzer

3rd Generation Spectrum Analyzer
Equipped with a cutting-edge touch screen, high-resolution display, and advanced RF electronics, this instrument delivers precise and efficient sweep spectrum analyzer scans.

The design reflects over 15 years of expertise in crafting reliable, high-frequency RF instruments that are both cost-effective and globally trusted.

It includes innovative features like Zero Span, Waterfall 2D and 3D, and Power Channel modes, ensuring exceptional versatility to tackle a wide array of scenarios.

Additionally, capturing and replaying elusive events has been simplified, enabling seamless monitoring of IoT signals, radio packets, and both continuous modulated and unmodulated signals.

Signal Tracking Generator

Frequency Range: 24MHz to 6GHz
Output Power Range (Nominal): -40dBm to -30dBm in 3dB steps, -10dBm to 0dBm in 3dB steps
Operational Modes: CW, Frequency Sweep, Amplitude Sweep, Tracking SNA
Sweep Hops Range: Unlimited
Tracking Speed: >500pts/sec

Wi-Fi Analyzer

WiFi Analyzer Mode provides in-depth analysis of WiFi channels across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, and 7GHz bands. Optimize network performance by managing channel selection, boosting signal strength, and identifying interference for a reliable and efficient wireless experience.

Power Meter

With the capability to detect 8GHz band events in just 100µS, this device delivers fast and precise detection across a broad frequency range.

Advanced Power Meter
Experience seamless power measurement with continuous and trigger modes for enhanced accuracy and analysis. The trigger mode ensures precise capturing of pulses and rapid events that are difficult to detect using conventional methods.

Heatmap Coverage Map

Leverage external GPS support and internal manual controls to measure signal strength while on the move, generating a comprehensive heatmap of coverage areas. Displaying geolocated data on a map currently requires a computer with an active Internet connection.

Radio Settings

Customizable Radio Settings
Seamlessly tailor channel measurements to align with your unique radio standards, guaranteeing precision and seamless compatibility for any application.

Frequency Coordination

RF technology drives modern communication, but growing demand has caused spectrum congestion. RF coordination minimizes interference, ensuring efficient spectrum use. The RF Explorer Pro is a vital tool for professionals and beginners to optimize RF systems.

Cable Test Mode

The Cable Test mode in the RF guide evaluates cable performance by measuring loss in decibels (dB). This feature helps identify signal attenuation, assess cable health, and detect issues to ensure optimal RF system performance. It is a valuable tool for maintaining and troubleshooting communication systems.

Zero Span mode

Zero Span mode focuses on a narrow frequency range, enabling precise analysis of signal power, frequency, and modulation. It’s ideal for measuring frequency deviation, spectral content, shifts, and modulation quality.

Tracking SNA mode

This feature enables quick diagnostics of cables, filters, and amplifiers. Paired with a directional coupler, it measures impedance and evaluates antenna VSWR.

This is a must-have

Using as a spectrum annalzer and diagnosing cables, filters, and amplifiers so quick and easy. The ability to measure impedance and check antenna VSWR with a directional coupler is a game-changer. Worth every penny!

Careful - Windows Operating System Tablet Device

As a field spectrum analyzer, this unit seems to work as advertised, and that's good. I like the greater screen resolution than other RF Explorer portable SAs. I'm disappointed that it's a Windows tablet computer, so it wants to update frequently, and I hope that it won't change its behavior as other industrial applications have always done in my experience. Be careful to check the battery charge if you don't use this device often. I found that you can keep it operating for most of a typical athletic event if you're using this for frequency coordination.

It’s fine for my needs!

Paying for and getting sent the two licenses needed for 6 GHz range and frequency coordination took some doing. Aside from that, I think this is a five star experience so far.