SPECTRAN® 60xx spectrum analyzer
REAL spectrum analyzer at multi-meter price!
"Unbeatable price.." "Particularly Aaronia's very powerful (especially considering their price) SPECTRAN handheld spectrum analyzers caused much excitement." (Markt&Technik 20/2005) REFERENCES (Current orders) BOEING, USA Australian Government Department of Defence, Australia Arbeitssicherheitsdienst des Europäischen Parlaments Niederösterreichische Landesregierung (Gesundheit & Soziales), St. Pölten Polizeipräsidium, Bonn NATO, Belgien BUND (Bundeswehr/Bundesministerium der Verteidigung), Leer DLR (Deutscher Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt), Stuttgart DaimlerChrysler AG, Sindelfingen BMW, München Lufthansa, Hamburg Eurocontrol (Flugüberwachung), Belgien Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH, Jena Deutscher Wetterdienst, Tauche PHILIPS Semiconductors, Nürnberg Siemens AG, Regensburg Siemens AG, Konstanz Siemens Schweiz AG, Schweiz ThyssenKrupp, Stuttgart PHILIPS Forschungslaboratorien, Aachen IBM, Deutschland & Schweiz PHILIPS, Niederlande

CONFORMING TO STANDARDS and EXACT

Real ANALYSIS: RF Measurement in this price range has never been this PROFESSIONAL. Find radiation sources in your surroundings. Find their respective frequencies and signal strengths, including direct display of exposure limits. This used to be impossible in this price category, professional units often costing several thousand euros and being excessively complicated in handling. The highly complex calculations in spectrum analysis incl. exposure limit calculation is being performed, unnoticed in the background, by a high-performance DSP (digital signal processor). This ultra-fast processor even allows REAL-TIME display in all EMF (LF) versions of the SPECTRAN® series (could you ask for more?). Simply amazing! Fast, handy, cost-effective, beautiful exterior and PRECISION - what more could you ask ?

Spectrum ANALYSIS
The perfect analysis: Professional RF measurement devices use a frequency dependant measurement approach, the so-called spectrum analysis. In a certain frequency range, the individuals signals and their respective strengths are being broken down, for example into a "bargraph" display (see SPECTRAN® screenshots on the right). The height of the individual bars represents the corresponding signal strength. For the 3 strongest signal sources, SPECTRAN® automatically displays the exact frequency and signal level, thanks to its "Auto Marker" feature. Of course, you can also setup the filter width and the frequency range to be analysed as you like. In the RF spectrum shown, a frequency range of approx. 100MHz to 7GHz from left to right is being analysed (full sweep). During analysis, the Auto Marker feature has determined - fully automatic - three main signal sources: Signal#1=942MHz (GSM communications) at -63dBm Signal#2=2024MHz (UMTS) at -23dBm Signal#3=5832MHz (802.11a WLan) at -42dBm Thanks to its DIRECT frequency display of the individual signal sources, a doubtless mapping of measurement results to the corresponding radiation sources is possible.	RF spectrum display and automatic triple multi-marker display on the digital screen of SPECTRAN® (Screenshot) Well visible: "Frequency hopping" of a DECT portable phone between 1890 and 1900 MHz (Screenshot)
NOTE: The very common low cost BROADBAND MEASUREMENT DEVICES (especially common among novice users) do not give you too valuable information at all. You do receive a measurement result (for example, 500nT), but what is the frequency ? Of how many radiation sources is this result composed? What causes the radiation ? Are there multiple sources ? Is the reading maybe even composed of several signal sources ? What is the corresponding exposure limit for this reading ? What IS the exposure limit if a mixture of several frequencies is present ? Questions and yet more questions WITHOUT an answer. In contrast, using a SPECTRUM analyzer, you will ALSO consider the frequency of the signal sources, as the frequency is JUST as important as the signal strength itself. ONLY using the frequency information, a radiation source can be isolated reliably, and ONLY using the frequency, calculation of frequency-dependant exposure limits can be accomplished. Due to the MISSING frequency reference with low cost broadband units, DRAMATIC misinterpretations can arise: when exposure limits are calculated, these can be wrong by MORE than a factor of 1000!! (this is NOT an error, we do really mean ONE THOUSAND).

LONG-TERM MEASUREMENT (Data logging feature)
For SERIOUS measurements: SPECTRAN® measurement devices with data logger allow long-term recordings of measurement results over a freely adjustable period of time. This is particularly indispensable for SERIOUS evaluation of exposure by appliances and machinery which have a changing power consumption or radiation strength over time. Examples for these include railroads, power lines and plants, but also home appliances and their respective power cables, and various high-frequency transmission facilities like mobile phone transmission towers, mobile phones, radar etc. Depending on the time of day, CONSIDERABLE variation of exposure can occur (see attached graphics). WITHOUT long-term recordings, MASSIVE misinterpretation of total exposure can occur. With long-term data logging using SPECTRAN®, the daily variation of exposure can be recorded and analysed. Thus, the ACTUAL total exposure can be evaluated precisely. With this functionality, you can even discover sporadic EMC problems which would otherwise be very hard to detect. Even though SPECTRAN® units "only" last 4 or 7 (depending on model) hours with one battery charge, the intelligent "Powerdown mode" enables much longer data logging and measurement timespans. Finally, if this is not enough, the external power supply can be used to extend the recording timespan infinitely.	Daily variation of this RF transmitter discloses EXTREME variation in time
NOTE: Long-term recording with SPECTRAN® units is particularly INDISPENSIBLE with measurements of appliances and their cabling if their power output or radiation varies considerably with time. The attached screenshots show the EXTREME variations which can occur in the course of a day. This is a fact widely unknown by many users. In the worst case, measured at the "wrong" time of day, very low levels could be measured, even though the exposure, not to talk about peak exposure, might be higher by a factor of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (this is NOT an error) at a different time of day. Great caution needs to be taken, especially if measurement is performed as a commercial service: The very common practice of short-term measurements (being more cost-effective) often cannot evaluate the ACTUAL daily level of exposure.

EXPOSURE LIMITS
At the push of a button: Exposure limit calculation used to be a complex and awkward procedure even for the professional, as most of the time, a chaotic mixture of an abundance of different frequencies, modulations and signal strengths is present. The indispensible, highly complex calculation of frequency-dependant exposure limits can ONLY be performed CONFORMING TO STANDARDS by a spectrum analyzer with high-performance software. Not a problem for SPECTRAN® units: They can calculate even several authoritative exposure limits, precautionary limits and recommendations (simply selectable via a button) and display these as a practical bargraph display (including convergence display in percent!), while the measurement is running. The attached SPECTRAN® screenshot demonstrates how it works: At the push of a button, the ICNIRP exposure limit has been chosen among the various available exposure limits. SPECTRAN® now automatically calculates convergence of this limit. For achieving this, often thousands of complex calculations have to be performed per second, and a steady scan of the entire frequency range needs to be performed. A true nightmare for every processor. In our test case, the graphic display shows an approximation towards the ICNIRP limit by 6,06%. If you use a HF-6080 you can even cover the total ICNIRP-banwidth (depending on frequency). Hence, even the novice can perform exposure limit calculations ACCORDING TO STANDARDS without having to use complex tables and calculators. It really can't get any simpler.	Graphic display of frequency-dependant exposure limits. They disclose the INDISPENSIBLE consideration of signal frequency SPECTRAN® displays exposure limits both as percentage as well as a bargraph display. Our example shows approximation to the ICNIRP exposure limits by 6,06%. (Screenshot)
NOTE: The very common low cost BROADBAND MEASUREMENT DEVICES (especially common among novice users) do not give you too valuable information at all. Due to the MISSING frequency reference with low cost broadband units, DRAMATIC misinterpretations can arise: when exposure limits are calculated, these can be wrong by MORE than a factor of 1000!! (this is NOT an error, we do really mean ONE THOUSAND).

PROFESSIONAL PC analysis software included for free

Simply AMAZING: The PROFESSIONAL PC analysis software demonstrates SPECTRAN's vast capabilities. This software can be used IN ADDITION to SPECTRAN and offers an incredible amount of features. All this for FREE. Just download it from our homepage, and your PC turns into a real spectrum analyzer with a huge display: MULTI-device capability!!! Remote control of SEVERAL SPECTRAN units. These can be controlled and their data displayed AT ONCE on a single PC. HIGH-RESOLUTION!, freely scalable, coloured spectrum display with falloff function.. Display of CHANNEL IDENTIFIERS!!! for EXACT identification of providers. Channel numbers etc. freely programmable and extensible! Up to 10! markers with frequency and level display. Intuitive zoom control with very comfortable frequency adjustment. High quality "waterfall"-display with TIMECODE. Colour scale freely configurable. Size freely scalable. Optional display of data DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE GRAPH by pointing with your mouse and CTRL-clicking! High-resoution SLOT analyzer with 3D display!! SUPER-LOGGER: ALL data can be written to disk continuously. File format is readable by spreadsheet applications, for creating custom reports, etc. Freely positionable windows for comfortable entry of frequency, RBW, sweeptime etc. etc. Various pre-defined profiles for DECT, UMTS, GSM, WLan etc. etc. for instant recall. Incl. optimal parameters and extensive channel information! Freely programmable and extensible! Independant main display with SIMULTANEOUS display of dBm, dBµV, V/m, W/m2 and A/m, each with AUTORANGE. Freely transposable and scalable. SUPERB exposure limit display with various profiles (ICNIRP, Salzburg precautionary values, ECOLOG, etc. etc.). Freely programmable with a virtually infinite amount of display options. Functionality to update SPECTRAN measurement device firmwares. Freely programmable key assignments and labels for SPECTRAN measurement devices. Filemanager and COMPILER for creation and management of YOUR OWN PROGRAMS for SPECTRAN measurement devices. "Rename" option for renaming any of your SPECTRAN units (for example, including location) for better identification etc. etc. etc.

AMAZING: The PROFESSIONAL PC software for SPECTRAN. Get to know SPECTRAN's real capabilities!

HUGE digital LC display

Pure luxury: The huge, high resoution digital LC display more than 80x60 mm in size! It has been developed especially for SPECTRAN® by Aaronia. Needless to say, is uses FSTN quality for crystal clear display. It covers a vast amount of display capabilities (listed from top to bottom): Big graphics display (pixel display) with 51x25 pixels (can be used for complex spectrum and exposure limit display, convenient menu navigation, etc.) HUGE numeric display (4 digits, max. 9999) Large, high-resolution bargraph (50 segments) for very responsive trend display Various function and mode indication display blocks (AUDIO, MODE, MEMORY etc.) Large multi-function text display (6 text fields / e.g. for displaying units, service information, etc.) Three further big numeric displays (4 digits each, each max. 9999 / e.g. for simultaneous display of MIN, MAX, AVG values, 3 marker values, etc.) Triple multi-function text displays (Next to each of the previously described numeric displays / 3x3 text fields each / used e.g. for unit display for markers, etc.) Three more multi-function text displays (directly beneith the previously described displays / 3x6 text fields each / e.g. ADDITIONAL values AND unit display for markers, etc.) Battery status and charging display (incl. "CHARGING" and "LOW") 6 numerical displays for flexible bargraph scaling (incl. multiplication factor and percentage display) Thanks to the vast amount of flexible display options, this device can display various readings, a bargraph AND a spectral display (starting from NF-1010E resp. HF-2025E) SIMULTANEOUSLY, without bothersome switching back and forth. Using SPECTRAN®, the user is supplied with virtually ALL information AT ONCE, without the hassle of switching back and forth. Where else can you find such luxury at a similar price ?

The COMPLETE digital multifunction display of SPECTRAN® at a glance

Lots of power: The rechargable Aaronia NiMH battery

Superlong operating time: Starting with the SPECTRAN® HF-2025E, the rechargable Aaronia NiMH high-performance battery is supplied as standard. It has been developed specifically for the SPECTRAN® devices and is optimally suited for their requirements. Thanks to NiMH technology, the dreaded "Memory effect" is now a thing of the past, as with this power battery, maximum quality and long life have been our primary goals. Another reason why such a battery technology is necessary is the high power demand of the high-performance DSP used in all SPECTRAN® units, especially in the RF versions, which furthermore include very demanding RF receiving circuitry. Still, it is astounding that even when using the standard version of the Aaronia battery (1300mAh), continuous operation of the SPECTRAN® for approx. 4 hours is possible. The special version with 2200mAh (available at an extra charge) bumps this up to a stunning 7 hours! This is certainly a new all-time record for portable, battery-supplied spectrum analyzers, or do you know a portable spectrum analyzer which even remotely provides 7 hours of continuous operation with a single battery charge ? Naturally, the necessary battery charger is also included. At the same time, it can be used for operating the SPECTRAN® units with mains power. The battery charger is integrated into all SPECTRAN® units, thus the SPECTRAN® model HF-2025 can also subsequently be extended with an Aaronia battery (STRONGLY recommended!).

The Aaronia POWER NiMH battery

INCLUDED WITH DELIVERY / Recommended ACCESSORIES / OPTIONS

INCLUDED WITH DELIVERY: RF spectrum analyzer SPECTRAN HF-60xx HyperLOG 7060 or 6080 EMC/directional antenna Detachable miniature rod antenna 1300mAh power battery with charger Detachable handle with miniature tripod mode SMA toolset SMA adapter 1m SMA cable Sturdy aluminum-design carrycase (with custom padding!) Exhaustive manual with lots of basic information, hints, backgrund information and exposure limit tables RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES: Rechargable Aaronia power battery (as spare battery) Detachable handle with super practical miniature-tripod mode (one handle already included with delivery). This handle is attachable to the backside of the unit and allows optimal handling (esp. for directional measurement) and even fixed installation of the unit - while the other (included) handle can be used for handling the HyperLOG antenna. 5m resp. 10m LOW-LOSS SMA cable 2200mAh battery. Enhances operation time to approx. 7 hours. Additional EMC/directional antenna of our HyperLOG 40xx or 30xx series, or BicoLOG antenna for extending the frequency range down to 20MHz. 20dB Attenuator for extending the measurement range to +30dBm (ONLY for HF-6080). OPTIONS: 1MB memory expansion (Option 001). If you are planning to perform long-term data recordings using the internal data logger, this option is highly recommended. 5PPM frequency reference (Option 002). Offers a highly accurate reference frequency .

Package contents SPECTRAN 60xx devices

Overview of features SPECTRAN® RF spectrum analyzers / REVISION 3 APPLICATION EXAMPLES: Measurement of (active) radar, mobile communications, mobile phones, UMTS, DECT phones, transmission towers, WLan, Wifi, Bluetooth, microwave ovens, amateur radio, TETRA, radio/TV broadcast stations, etc.
	HF-2025	HF-2025E	HF-4040	HF-4060	HF-6060	HF-6080
SPECIFICATIONS base unit*	For the NOVICE		For the INTERMEDIATE		For the PROFESSIONAL
Frequency range Min	700MHz	700MHz	10MHz	10MHz	1MHz	1MHz
Frequency range Max	2,5GHz	2,5GHz	4GHz	6GHz	6GHz	7GHz*
Optional PEAK Power-Detector (Maximum usable frequency)***	-	2,5GHz	4GHz	6GHz	6GHz	10GHz
Level [dBm] range (typical) Min	-80dBm	-80dBm	-90dBm	-90dBm	-90dBm	-90dBm
Level [dBm] range (typical) Max	0dBm	0dBm	0dBm	0dBm	0dBm	30dBm**
Power flux density [W/m²] Range Min	10nW/m²	10pW/m²	10pW/m²	10pW/m²	10pW/m²	0,01pW/m²
Power flux density [W/m²] Range Max	1W/m²	1W/m²	10W/m²	10W/m²	10W/m²	100W/m²
Filter bandwidth Min	1MHz	1MHz	100kHz	100kHz	100kHz	100kHz
Filter bandwidth Max	50MHz	50MHz	50MHz	50MHz	50MHz	50MHz
Accuracy base unit (typical)	+/-4dB	+/-4dB	+/-3dB	+/-3dB	+/-3dB	+/-3dB
Vector power measurement (I/Q) and True RMS	-	-	ü	ü	ü	ü
FFT (Resolution in points)	-	-	-	-	256	256
FEATURES
Standards-conformant exposure limits (ICNIRP, BGV B11, BlmSchV etc.)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Extended full ICNIRP range	-	-	-	-	-	ü
Fast ZERO-SPAN sweep	-	-	ü	ü	ü	ü
PULSE mode	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
ADVANCED HOLD mode (HOLD function)	-	-	ü	ü	ü	ü
INTERNAL data logger (long-term measurements)	-	-	ü	ü	ü	ü
FLASH memory including firmware update (over the Internet)	-	16K	64K	64K(1MB)	64K(1MB)	64K(1MB)
“Clear text” signal identification with direct frequency display	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
TIME-SLOT-ANALYZER	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Internal speaker	Piezo	Piezo	ü	ü	ü	ü
Configurable antenna and cable calibration data	-	-	ü	ü	ü	ü
Audio demodulation	AM	AM	AM&FM	AM&FM	AM&FM	AM&FM
DISPLAY
DIRECT RF spectrum display	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Exposure limits display with simultaneous percentage display	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Main display in dBm, V/m, A/m and dBµV (switchable)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
ADDITIONAL display in W/m2 with AUTORANGE (pW, µW etc.)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
High-resolution 50 segment bargraph (trend display)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
3fold marker display (ex. 3x power & frequency at once)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
INTERFACES / CONNECTORS
USB 2.0 interface (computer connection)	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Audio output	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
DC input (max. 15V) for external power supply	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
SMA RF input (F)	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
JOG DIAL (multi-function rotary control) for single-hand control	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
OPTIONS (extra charge)
Option 001 (1MB memory expansion)	-	-	-	ü	ü	ü
Option 002 (5ppm time base / offers higher accuracy)	-	-	-	-	ü	ü
Option 201-205 (REALTIME broad band power-detector)	-	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES in addition to the base unit
Miniature SMA rod antenna	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
HyperLOG EMC directional LogPer antenna (model) & SMA-cable	7025	7025	7040	7060	7060	6080
Aaronia 7,2V high-performance battery (1300mAh) & charger	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Aluminum carrycase incl. custom padding	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
PROFESSIONAL PC analysis software (windows, download via internet)	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
* Further spectrum analyzers up to 9,4GHz are already in development. Please contact us for further details! Range and accuracy can change depending on frequency, antenna and used parameters. Precision values are based on Aaronia calibration-reference and only valid under specific test conditions. Unless otherwise stated, these specifications apply for the reference condition: ambient temperature 22±3°C, relative air humidity 40% to 60%, continuous wave signal (CW), RMS detection ** Internal: +10dBm. External (with optional 20dB precision attenuator): +30dBm. *** Depending on frequency the optional power detector offers sensetivity up to -50dBm and max. +10dBm input power with an extremely fast reaction time. The NEW Revision3 offers a lower noise level and a optional REAL TIME power detector. Specifications as of 1.11.2007. © Aaronia AG, DE-54597

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