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Atec Kaelus-RTF Series User Manual

Range to fault (rtf), Pim & return loss measurement, Product features

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ADVANTAGE

Accurately identify the location of PIM

and Return Loss faults in the RF path

Simple to operate, highly intuitive

touch screen user interface

Overlay PIM and Return Loss vs. distance data

for enhanced troubleshooting capability

Quickly switch between different test modes

without disconnecting the line under test

Compatible with any “RTF Enabled” iQA

series PIM test instrument from Kaelus

Speeds site repairs by guiding operators

to the location of PIM faults

Factory upgrades available for existing

A and B-series iQA test instruments

Before PIM testing, the RTF Module performs a Return

Loss safety check to warn the operator before
transmitting high RF power into a poor match

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RANGE TO FAULT (RTF)

PIM & Return Loss Measurement

Range To Fault (RTF) is an exciting new technology from Kaelus that enables
operators to accurately measure the location of PIM and Return Loss faults in their RF
infrastructure. Reflection data together with PIM data provides an unmatched level
of clarity for identifying the location of faults in the RF path.

The RTF system consists of an RTF Module, interconnecting cables and a “RTF Enabled”
iQA series PIM test instrument. Customers can purchase a new “RTF Enabled” PIM
test analyzer from Kaelus or upgrade their existing A or B-series iQA test equipment
to support RTF measurements. Please contact your local Kaelus representative for
additional information.

Range to Fault (RTF) Module

PRODUCT FEATURES

When the RTF module is attached a low power Return Loss vs. distance

measurement will be made prior to activating the high power PIM

test tones. If the peak calculated Return Loss is greater than a user

specified value a warning will be presented to the operator along with

the distance to the failing location. The operator has the option at this

point to either abort the test or continue with the PIM measurement.

This safety feature has been added to help prevent accidental high

power RF transmissions while the feed system is open for repairs.

PEAK RETURN LOSS

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