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- Page 1 SPECTRAN V4 USER MANUAL Please read the following manual carefully before using your measurement device. This manual contains important information on how to properly operate this unit. MADE IN GERMANY www.aaronia.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECTRAN ® INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1. Liability 1.2. Warranty 1.3. Safety Guidelines 1.4. Scope of delivery CONNECTIONS Connections 2.1. Jog Dial / volume control 2.2. USB Connector 2.3. Audio Output POWER CONNECTION Power connection 3.1. External DC input (battery charger / mains operation) 3.2. - Page 3 One-hand operation 6.2. OmniLOG 90200 6.3. Pistol grip 6.4. Hardware setup CORRECT MEASUREMENT Correct measurement 7.1. Noise floor 7.2. Harmonics 7.3. Measurement of wireless LAN & cellphones 7.4. Attenuator-mode „Auto“ 7.5. Sensitivity 7.6. Measurement inaccuracy 7.7. Cursor and zoom features www.aaronia.com...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECTRAN ® FIRST MEASUREMENT First measurement 8.1. Prepair device 8.2. Basics 8.3. Measurement 8.4. Operation mode „Spectrum analysis“ 8.5. Hold-function 8.6. The „panning approach“ 8.7. Operation mode “Exposure limit calculation” 8.8. Operation mode Audio-output (demodulation) 8.9. Operation mode broadband detector (Peak power meter) 8.10.
- Page 5 Table 9: German GSM1800 frequencies and providers Table 10: German UMTS frequencies and providers 12.3. Exposure limits 12.4. Device exposure limits GENERAL INFORMATION 13.1. Description / Types | Safety instructions 13.2. Disposal | Technical data | CE compliance / Disclaimer www.aaronia.com...
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Page 6: Introduction
MCS for free; For safekeeping and transport please use the car- Aaronia AG takes only liabilities for certain purpos- rycase. es, if this has been assured in writing. No warranty... -
Page 7: Scope Of Delivery
Please check the package contents for complete- g) protection rubber ness before first operation. Reclaim possible mis- sing parts instantly with Aaronia or your Aaronia dealer. Warning: Be careful not to overload the instrument’s input with excessively strong signals which could permanent-... -
Page 8: Connections
For this connection, you need a high-grade, shielded USB 2.0 cable with USB A to Mini USB B 5-pin (see Aaronia accessory list). Note: We strongly recommend using our own custom built USB cable as these incorporate especially developed EMC shielding and thus drastically reduce any possible interference. -
Page 9: Power Connection
Note: You can also connect other DC power sources with an output voltage of 12V, using a 3.5mm phone jack. Polarity of the jack needs to be as follows: The “inner conductor” must be “+”, the “outer conductor” must be “-“. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 10: Overview Front Panel
4. OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL SPECTRAN ® Operating equipment ON/OFF button Switches the device on and of Clear/Reset - Sets different sweep-parameter back to factory setting button - Clear input, if main menu is active. Arrow keys With active main menu: Selection of menu entries In Spectrum analysis mode: Right/Left key: Move frequency range by one SPAN... -
Page 11: Numeric Block (Hotkeys)
(2110 – 2170 MHz / cell towers, no cellphones) 8 = WLAN (2400 – 2490 MHz / cell towers, no cellphones) 9 = LTE2.6 (2500 – 2690 MHz) 0 = DECT-Analyzer (1880 – 1900 MHz) Measurement of digital portable DECT phones www.aaronia.com... -
Page 12: Lc Display
4. OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL SPECTRAN ® LC-display Battery display Bargraph (50 segments / scala) Status field Detector display Main display Marker-Block 1, 2, 3 Graphic display (Pixel-Field) ... -
Page 13: The Display Shows
Show frequency and signal strength of the strongest signals. Up to 3 markers can be displayed simultaneously. Graphic display This flexible display field can display a great variety of information, both (here: spectrum display) text and graphics (spectrum, exposure limits, menu text etc.) www.aaronia.com... -
Page 14: Functional Description
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® Technical data HF-6060 V4 HF-6080 V4 HF-60100 V4 Frequency range 10MHz – 6 GHz 10MHz – 8 GHz 1MHz – 9,4 GHz DANL -135dBm (1Hz) -145dBm (1Hz) -155dBm (1Hz) DANL -150dBm (1Hz) -160dBm (1Hz) -170dBm (1Hz) with PreAmplifier Max. -
Page 15: Main Menu
This is convenient, e. g. it allows you to quickly call the menu during a measurement and check the cur- rent frequency range, etc., which is otherwise hardly visible. After checking the values in question, just press the menu key again, and the measurement continues without any change of parameters. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 16: Menu Items
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® Center | Span | fLow & fHigh 5.3. Menu items There are two ways to manually set the frequency range: - by Center (center frequency) und Span (frequency range width) or - by fLow & fHigh (start- und stop frequency) 5.3.1. -
Page 17: Rbw (Bandwidth)
VBW - 100 KHz Tip: By using the Right/Left arrow keys, you can simply move the sweep range by exactly one Span to the right or left. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 18: Swtime (Sweep-Time)
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® SwTime | Reflev | Range 5.3.6. SwTime (sweep-time) Sets the amount of time per sample. As a measure- ment consists of several samples, the time needed to complete an entire measurement cycle will ob- viously be higher. In general, the higher the sweep time setting, the more precise the measurement, at the cost of being more time consuming. -
Page 19: Functional Description
3.5kHz into audible signals. SPEC- TRAN supports three types of demodulation: AM (amplitude modulation) FM (frequent modulation) PM (phase modulation) The dot key can be used to switch between AM and FM at any time. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 20: Audind (Audio-Indicator / "Bug Tracer" - Option 015)
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® AudInd | Detect 5.3.12. AudInd MinMax (PEAK) (Audio-Indicator / “bug tracer” – option 015) This detector type compares the current (I²+Q²) The AudInd feature allows quick audio-aided loca- sample against the strongest formerly acquired tion of signal sources (especially “bugs” or “wire- sample. -
Page 21: Disp (Display Mode)
The de- Tip: You can toggle between PkHold and Write fault setting (-70dBm) delivers optimum results in mode at any time by pressing the dot key. the majority of cases. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 22: Mrkdis (Marker Display Mode)
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® MrkDis | BackBB | AntTyp | Cable | RefOff 5.3.18. MrkDis (marker display mode) 5.3.20. AntTyp The marker display mode setting configures marker (configure connected antenna) display itself. As the available fields for marker dis- The AntTyp setting must be configured correctly play vary greatly in size and readability, two different to reflect the type of antenna connected, as other- options are available:... -
Page 23: Gsmbst (Select Gsm Burst-Type)
Our PC analysis software can quickly be filled up. Thus, we strongly recom- then be utilized to read back the collected data. mend our 1MB memory expansion (option 001) Currently the only supported program number is for using the Logger function. „1000“. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 24: Runprg (Run Program)
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SPECTRAN ® RunPrg | Setup 5.3.28. RunPrg (execute program) However, if you do not provide a description this SPECTRAN features its own file system which way, the info display will not change nor be cleared. stores a variety of programs. You can even write The following information is currently saved by se- your own programs and store them to SPECTRAN’s lecting the “Store”... -
Page 25: First Operational Steps
SMA tool. lowing page. Finally, screw the included “pistol grip” to the bottom side of the HyperLOG antenna, in a way that the Hy- perLOG antenna points away from you (see picture). Please perform now a hardware-setup (chapter 6.4.) www.aaronia.com... -
Page 26: Omnilog 90200
GSM (GSM900, GSM1800, GSM 1900), UMTS and 2.4 GHz WLAN frequency ranges. It is an ideal companion for the SPECTRAN V4 instruments, with direct support built-in. Compared to the HyperLOG-antenna the OmniLOG antenna is suitable for direct radial field strength measurement without any need for alignment. -
Page 27: Pistol Grip
Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key or totally different characteristics. All Aaronia anten- clicking the jog dial. You are now beiing taken back nas and cables have thus been calibrated. You can to the main menu. -
Page 28: Correct Measurement
7. CORRECT MEASUREMENT SPECTRAN ® Correct measurement | noise floor | harmonics | WLAN / cellphones 7. Correct measurement In the case of SPECTRAN, the noise floor increas- Note that when measuring high frequency radiation, es with lower frequencies – for example, the noise you will encounter some „strange characteristics“... -
Page 29: Attenuator-Mode „Auto
7.4. Attenuator-mode „Auto“ 7.6. Measurement inaccuracy This option permits optimum, automatic insertion Aaronia states a typical accuracy for each SPEC- or bypass of the attenuator. However, a short “test TRAN model. However, this means that higher de- measurement” has to be performed by the instru- viations are entirely possible. -
Page 30: Cursor And Zoom Features
7. CORRECT MEASUREMENT SPECTRAN ® Cursor and zoom features 7.7. Cursor and zoom features Using the Jog dial, you can activate a cursor in spectrum analysis mode. This cursor allows you to display the exact frequency and signal level of a certain point on the display. -
Page 31: First Measurement
It displays the level distribution over the indi- cated frequency range. This is the so-called “Spec- trum display”. The higher the „hills, the stronger the signal at the re- spective frequency. The aforementioned markers dis- play the frequency and level at the peaks of these „hills“. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 32: Hold-Function
8. FIRST MEASUREMENT SPECTRAN ® Hold-function 8.5. Hold-function As you have probably noticed, the display con- stantly changes. This is completely normal, as the signal strength of the high frequency radiation also constantly changes. This also depends on the alignment of the antenna. Moving it only a few cm or a different alignment can cause abrupt changes in the readings. -
Page 33: The „Panning Approach
An often exhausting task even for drown in the huge number of “zeros” without the some professionals, and particularly for the novice. Autorange function. The practical Hold feature is also available in this mode for keeping the display „smoother“. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 34: Operation Mode Audio-Output (Demodulation)
8. FIRST MEASUREMENT SPECTRAN ® Audio-Output (demodulation) You can even display a percentage relative to an 8.8. Operation mode Audio-Output (demodulation) exposure limit. As vastly different exposure limits The Display mode status field shows „AM” or „FM“. for high frequency fields exist depending on your measurement’s purpose, circumstances and/or All SPECTRAN models offer a so-called demodula- professional background. -
Page 35: Operation Mode Broadband Detector (Peak Power Meter)
For ex- SPECTRAN NF series lends itself optimally for ample, measurement of ultra-short RADAR bursts this purpose, as the NF-3020 and above offer or other short pulses. the required signal input. www.aaronia.com... - Page 36 8. FIRST MEASUREMENT SPECTRAN ® Operation mode „broadband detector“ The optional drastically enhanced frequency range Of course, broadband measurements have their of up to 10GHz (12Ghz) is even larger than what the limitations when evaluating the actual emitted sig- spectrum analysis of SPECTRAN can currently offer nal strength, particularly in the context of modern (currently 9,4GHz) and thus allows, among others, digital signals.
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Page 37: Manual Setting Of A Frequency Range
Tip: If you like, you can save a particular setting (rounded) and correct any typos by pressing the CLR as a custom „hotkey“. You can find more infor- key and repeating the input. When finished, press Enter mation on this feature on the following pages. again for confirmation. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 38: Tips And Tricks
9. TIPS AND TRICKS SPECTRAN ® Quick zero-span sweep | „Turbo“-Sweep | DECT | exposure limit 9.1. Quick Zero-span sweep 9.4. Allocating keys with your own measurement (Time Domain Mode) settings A quick measurement at a fixed frequency almost The keys 0 to 9 can be allocated with custom con- on real-time is achievable with the so-called ze- figurations (incl. -
Page 39: Correct Settings For Manual Input/Measurement
It does not at all influence your measurement. To eliminate the still existent risk of excess input levels (particularly when utilizing high-gain satellite dishes), you should additionally add our option- al 20dB attenuator by simply attaching it to the DC-blocker. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 40: Spectrum Analysis Basics
10. SPECTRUM ANALYSIS BASICS 10.1. What is a frequency range? 10.3. Use of the spectrum analysis Imagine a giant motorway, several kilometers wide, There are 2 main reasons for application of spec- with thousands of lanes. On this motorway, every trum analyses: imaginable kind of vehicle can be found: motorcy- a. - Page 41 (in practice it lar on the SPECTRAN display. will mostly be a lot more different applications. Frequency range Application Reading (MHz) 1.880 – 1.900 DECT phones 2.320 – 2.450 Amateur radio (11 cm) 5.725 – 5.825 WLAN 802.11a www.aaronia.com...
- Page 42 (see also our frequency ta- 942MHz; strength -63dBm. bles on chapter 12.2. or the more extensive frequen- Marker 2 (the second bar) is displayed 2 024MHz; cy tables on the Aaronia website www.spectran. strength -23dBm. com). Marker 3 (rightmost bar) is displayed 5.823MHz;...
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Page 43: Physical Units
SPECTRAN offers a practical Autorange feature in W/m²-mode, e. g. instead of displaying an endless number of zeroes; it just displays the corresponding abbreviation f, p, n, µ or m before the unit. www.aaronia.com... -
Page 44: Calculating The Wavelength In [M]
11. PHYSICAL UNITS SPECTRAN ® If „H“ is unknown, the following formula still allows a calculation of S, assuming 377 Ohms as the so- called „field resistance“ of air: (For 2 GHz, the result is 0.15 m) Further information concerning wavelength is con- In contrast, if E is not known, calculation of S is still tained in table 4. -
Page 45: Tables And Exposure Limits
If you were using a cable with 5dBi damping, you would need to refer to those values 4dB higher than the measured value (5dB minus 1dB [as 1dB damping is already included in the calculated table values]). That is -24dBm in place of -28dBm. www.aaronia.com... - Page 46 12. TABLES AND EXPOSURE LIMITS SPECTRAN ® Table 2: Table 5: Frequency, wavelength and frequency Conversion from W/m² to µW/cm² and mW/cm² band denomination 0,000.001 W/m² 0,000.1 µW/cm² 0,000.000.1 mW/cm² 3 Hz-30 Hz 100.000 km - 10.000 km 0,000.01 W/m² 0,001 µW/cm²...
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Page 47: Frequency Tables
217Hz. Control channel pulsed at 736Hz. Power variable between 0.5 and 400W ERP. Range of up to 32 km. More extensive lists are available on the Aaronia website www.aaronia.com. To get the full oppor- tunities, get the free PC analysis software directly from there. - Page 48 Power varies between 0.5 to 300W ERP. tween 0.5 to 500W ERP. Range of up to 8 km. Range of up to 16km. More extensive lists are available on the Aaronia More extensive lists are available on the Aaronia website www.aaronia.com.
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Page 49: Exposure Limits
Frequency [MHz] E-field strength [V/m] M-field strength [A/m] 1 - 10 87 / √ f 0,73 / √ f 10 - 400 27,5 0,073 400 - 2.000 1,375 * √ f 0,0037 * √ f 2.000 - 300.000 0,16 www.aaronia.com... -
Page 50: Device Exposure Limits
12. TABLES AND EXPOSURE LIMITS SPECTRAN ® 12.4. Device exposure limits Contrary to the personal safety limits, the so-called Here, the allowed limits can easily vary by a factor device exposure limits are often significantly more of millions! Still, all device exposure limits also need restrictive and much more frequency-dependent. - Page 51 MORE ABOUT US AARONIA.COM www.aaronia.com...
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Page 52: Description / Types | Safety Instructions
In case of accidents, seek medical assistance immediately. » » z. B. Heizung. Repairs to the device may only be carried out by Aaronia » Das Gerät und seine Komponenten nicht öffnen, verändern service. Attempts to carry out repairs on your own will »... - Page 53 Never dispose of batteries/battery packs in normal house- » » Hausmüll. Sie können verbrauchte Batterien/Akkus bei hold waste. You can dispose of used batteries/accumulators Ihrem Fachhändler oder an speziellen Entsorgungsstellen free of charge at your specialist dealer or at special disposal unentgeltlich entsorgen. points. www.aaronia.com...
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Page 54: Disposal | Technical Data | Ce Compliance / Disclaimer
Die Aaronia AG ist nicht für Produktschäden auf Grund von Aaronia AG is not liable for product damage due to external äußeren Einflüssen, Verschleiß oder unsachgemäßer Hand- influences, wear or improper handling, unauthorized repair, habung, unbefugter Instandsetzung, Modifikationen oder modifications or accidents. - Page 55 13. NOTES www.aaronia.com...
- Page 56 SPECTRAN ® Gewerbegebiet Aaronia AG II Phone: +49 6556 900310 MADE IN GERMANY Dorfstraße 10a eMail: mail@aaronia.de 54597 Strickscheid, Germany Web: www.aaronia.com No liability is accepted for printing errors and mistakes that may have occurred during the production of this user manual.
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