Atec Spectracom-2200-2240 - Manual

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TEST & MEASUREMENT
2200/2240 Path Align-R ™
Test Set for Microwave Antenna Alignment
• Battery-powered antenna
alignment tranceiver test set (pair)
• Continuous voice communication
with included headsets
• Tuneable operating bands:
1.8 to 19.4 GHz (2200) or
1.8 to 23.5 GHz (2240/2241)
• Available with Record-R™ GPS
Data Logging (model 2241)
• Tone ranging provides variable
pitch indication of path loss
• Path loss displayed in dB, updated
every 300 ms
The Path Align-R™ test set is a high performance, complete test solution designed to quickly
and accurately optimize the transmission path between two microwave antenna sites. The
Path Align-R directly drives the site’s antennas, allowing the optimization process to be
done without the need for on-site radios, complex test equipment, ground technicians, on-
site AC power, cell phones, or two-way radios.
Antenna Alignment Test Set
Each Path Align-R is a tuneable, synthesized signal source and
a narrow-band receiver. The transmitter’s fi xed output level (0
dBm) is powerful enough for long path lengths, yet low enough
to virtually eliminate the possibility of interference to adjacent
links. The receiver’s sensitivity and narrow bandwidth allow for
accurate measurement of the received signal while providing a
very high rejection of adjacent signals. Front panel thumbwheel
switches provide tuning within the frequency bands to a resolution
of 1 MHz. Both test sets transmit to and receive from one another
continuously.
Four Frequency Bands Available
The Path Align-R Model 2200 comes ready to use with four
frequency bands. The 2400 extends the ranges of these bands.
Models ending in “A” (e.g. 2200A, 2240A, etc.) are custom
confi gured for at least one or more frequency band options. Each
test set of two is delivered in custom designed, weather-resistant
instrument backpacks that include pockets for carrying the headset,
cable, waveguide-to-coax adapters, and a spare battery. The
backpack also contains a large “D” ring to facilitate attaching the test
set to the tower using a carabineer and nylon runner, sling or lanyard.
Record-R™ Internal Data Logging (Model 2241)
The results of the antenna path alignment are logged into the
internally installed Record-R. The Record-R contains an embedded
GPS receiver, which provides accurate date/time and position
information to be added to the frequency and path loss data. This
logged data is saved in non-volatile memory for later transfer to a
PC. A single front panel pushbutton activates the logging process.
Up to 250 separate data records can be saved in the fi eld for later
download. Access to stored records is provided via USB or RS-232
connectors located on the rear panel. The Log View-R™ software
utility is provided for interface between a PC and the instrument.