2399C Aeroflex Spectrum Analyzer

Additional Features:

Frequency

• Tuning Range: 1 kHz to 3 GHz
• Resolution: 1 Hz
• Frequency Span Width: 100 Hz/div to 300 MHz/div in 1, 2, 5 step selections (auto-selected)
• Zero span and Full span (1 kHz to 3 GHz)
• Manual selection of Start, Stop and Span
• Span Accuracy: ±3% of indicated span width
• Readout Accuracy: ± (span accuracy + frequency standard accuracy + 50% of RBW)
• Stability: Residual FM <100 Hz p-p at 1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW, (p-p in 20 ms)
• Noise Sidebands: -90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset measured at 2.9 GHz; -98 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset measured at 2.9 GHz

Frequency Counter

• Resolution: 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
• Accuracy: ± (Reference frequency error + frequency readout accuracy + counter resolution ±1 count)
• Sensitivity: <-70 dBm from 50 kHz to 3 GHz

Amplitude

• Measurement Range: +30 dBm to -110 dBm

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)

• 300 Hz RBW, 10 Hz VBW, 50 Ω termination
• -105 dBm @ 50 kHz to 100 kHz
• -110 dBm @ 100 kHz to 2.8 GHz
• -105 dBm @ 2.8 GHz to 3 GHz

Pre-amp On (When fitted with internal pre-amplifier Option 7)

• -115 dBm @ 50 kHz to 100 kHz
• -130 dBm @ 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• -129 dBm @ 1.8 GHz to 3 GHz
• 1 dB Compression Point: -10 dBm minimum 100 kHz to 3 GHz at 0 dB attenuation

Displayed Range

• 100 dB in 10 dB/div log scale
• 50 dB in 5 dB/div log scale
• 20 dB in 2 dB/div log scale
• 10 dB in 1 dB/div log scale
• 10 divisions with linear amplitude scale

Amplitude Units

• Log scale mode dBm and dBmV
• Linear scale mode V (μV, mV, etc.) or dBV (dBmV only)
• Quasi-Peak mode dBμV, dBmV or dBm

Display Linearity

• 5 and 10 dB/div, ±0.15 dB/dB, ≤±1.5 dB over 10 divisions
• 1 and 2 dB/div, ±0.5 dB over 10 divisions
• Linear, ±10 % of Reference Level over 10 divisions

Frequency Response

• 1 kHz to 5 MHz -3.0 dB to +1.0 dB
• 5 MHz to 2.9 GHz ≤±1.0 dB

Attenuator

• Range: 0 dB to 50 dB in 10 dB steps selected manually or automatically coupled to the Reference Level
• Accuracy: ±0.5 dB/step up to a 1.5 dB max

Reference Level

• Range: -110 dBm to +30 dBm with 1 kHz filter using 1 dB/div scale
• Accuracy: ±1.5 dB (50 kHz to 3 GHz)
• Resolution: 0.1 dB steps
• Residual Spurious: ≤-85 dBm (input terminated, 0 dB attenuation)
• Harmonic Distortion: ≤-60 dBc (-40 dBm input at 0 dB attenuation)
• Intermodulation: ≤-60 dBc (100 MHz to 2.9 GHz at -30 dBm input)
• Other Spurious: ≤-60 dBc (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz at -30 dBm)

Resolution Bandwidth

• Selection: 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz
• 9 kHz and 120 kHz (Quasi-Peak Detector, Option 4)
• 100 Hz, 30 Hz, 10 Hz (Digital Resolution Bandwidth, Option 05)
• Accuracy: ±20%; ±10% (Digital Resolution Bandwidth, Option 5)
• Selectivity: 60 dB/3 dB ratio <15:1, except 3 MHz filter 50 dB/3 dB ratio <15:1; 60 dB/6 dB ratio <12:1 for 9 kHz and 120 kHz Quasi-Peak filters
• Switching Error: ±1.0 dB
• Video Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence plus full BW

Sweep

• Rate (full screen): 20 ms to 1000 s in 1-2-5 sequence, 25 μs to 100 s in Zero Span
• Sweep Rate Accuracy: 20% for <100 ms, 10% for all other sweep rates
• Trigger Source: External, Line, Video, Free Run
• Trigger Modes: Continuous, Single
• Trigger Level
• Internal Trigger: Adjustable over 10 divisions
• External Trigger (Rear): TTL Level
• Trigger Delay: ±One sweep time

Display

• Type: 6.4 in. TFT Color LCD
• Digital Resolution: 640 H x 480 V active display area

Markers

• Number: Up to 9 colored Markers available with 9 Delta Markers
• Modes: Normal, Delta, Peak Search, Peak Track, 1/Delta, Marker Track, Marker to Center, Marker to Reference
• All Markers to peak
• Marker, Marker track, Marker to center, Marker to reference, Marker to peak

Memory

• Trace storage: Up to 1,000 stored traces stored internally
• Setup Storage: Up to 2,000 operational states stored internally
• External: USB 2.0 interface for bulk storage (USB 1.1 compatible)
• Display Traces: 2 max.

Inputs

• RF Input: Type “N” 50 Ohm female connector
• Input VSWR: <1.5:1 from 150 kHz to 3 GHz with 10 dB attenuation
• Maximum Input: +30 dBm with 30 dB attenuation, 50 Vdc
• LO Emissions: ≤-70 dBm with 10 dB attenuation

Outputs

• IF Output: 10.7 MHz nominal
• Video Output: 0 to 5 Vdc, VGA output
• Printer Drivers: PCL5 compatible via standard 25-pin female D-Sub Parallel Printer
• Probe Power: +15 V, -12 V and Ground

Frequency Standard

• Frequency: 10 MHz
• Output Level: +5 dBm nominal
• Temperature Stability: ±2 ppm/°C 0°C to 40°C
• Ageing Rate: ±1 ppm/yr
• Connector: BNC female
• External Input: -5 dBm to +15 dBm

Interfaces

• GPIB: Conforms to IEEE 488.1 – 1987, 488.2 – 1992
• Subsets: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, C0, LE0, TE0
• RS-232C: Full Duplex
• Baud Rate: 110 bps, 300 bps, 600 bps, 1200 bps, 2400 bps,4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps
• Parity Check: Odd, Even or None
• Data Length: 7 or 8 bit selectable
• Stop Bits: 1 or 2 bit
• Protocol: None, Xon-Xoff, RTS-CTS, DTR-DSR

Environmental and General

• Operating: 0 to 40°C
• Storage: -20 to +60°C
• Temperature & Humidity: Meets MIL-T-28800E for Type 2, Class 5, non-condensing (85% operating, 90% storage)
• Vibration/Shock: Meets MIL-T-28800E for Type 2, Class 5
• Altitude: Operational up to 3,000 m (19,842 ft.), non-operational to 12,200 m (40,026 ft.)
• Product Safety: Conforms to EN61010-1 for Class 1 portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2 environment. The instrument is designed to operate from an Installation Category II.
• Electromagnetic Compatability: Complies with the limits specified in the following standards: EN 55011: Class A and EN 50082-1
• Dimensions: 350 mm (13.78 in.) W, 185 mm (7.28 in.) H, 381 mm (15 in.) D including handle
• Warm-up Time: 15 minutes for specified accuracy

Power Requirements

• Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 100 W max. (without options fitted)

The 2399C is the latest in the range of spectrum analyzers from Aeroflex providing exceptional performance at an exceptional price. The local oscillator system in the 2399C is fully synthesized thus providing accurate frequency measurements with 1 Hz resolution.

With a weight of only 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs.) the 2399C is one of the lightest spectrum analyzers available. A truly portable unit!

The 6.4 inch TFT color LCD in the 2399C provides a clear, bright, sharp display with a 640 x 480 pixel active display area viewable in high ambient light conditions.

The marker system allows up to a maximum of 9 markers to be displayed on the screen at any one time. A marker table shows the frequency and level of each marker selected thus allowing multiple signals to be evaluated simultaneously. In addition to the Normal markers 2399C provides Delta, Peak Search, Peak Track, 1/Delta, Marker Track, Marker to Center and Marker to Reference capabilities.

The Limits facility allows an Upper and/or a Lower Limit to be set on the screen of the 2399C. Should the signal being displayed fall outside either limit a message will appear on the screen showing which limit has been exceeded and how many times this has happened.

The 50 ohm input on the 2399C can accept signals between +30 dBm and -110 dBm while providing protection to ±50 Vdc.

The MMI on the 2399C has been designed to simplify many of the measurements required for the evaluation of today’s sophisticated communications systems. These include Adjacent Channel Power, X dB Down, Occupied Bandwidth, Channel Power and Harmonic Distortion.

The 2399C is provided with the capability of internally storing up to 1,000 screen traces and 2,000 operational states. The spectrum analyzer is also fitted with a USB IEEE 488-2, RS-232 and Printer (PCL5) interfaces are provided as standard on the 2399C allowing its integration into automated test systems and the print out of screen displays. The 2399C has been designed with future flexibility and expansion in mind. The operating system and system memory have the capability to incorporate additional facilities.