Anritsu S820E series of antenna and waveguide analyzers up to 40 GHz

Brief description of the series

A series of portable analyzers of AFD (antenna-feeder devices), waveguides, cables and antennas S820E American company Anritsu is a device ideally suited for measurements directly on the object. In addition to portability and a wide operating temperature range (from -10°C to +55°C), the analyzers of the series Anritsu S820E have excellent technical characteristics (frequency range up to 40 GHz, dynamic range up to 100 dB).

These instruments incorporate many of the technologies found in the premium vector network analyzer Anritsu Vector Star. The S820E series includes 5 models that differ in the upper frequency range: up to 8 GHz, up to 14 GHz, up to 20 GHz, up to 30 GHz, up to 40 GHz. Also, S820E series instruments can be equipped with the option vector network analyzer (option S820E-0440) and the option vector voltmeter (option S820E-0441).

All models of the series

The Anritsu S820E series consists of five models, which are presented in this interactive table. To see all the characteristics of certain models, add them to the comparison.

Main features of the series

Frequency: 1 MHz – 8 GHz (model S820E-0708 with N(f) connectors).
Frequency: 1 MHz – 14 GHz (model S820E-0714 with N(f) connectors).
Frequency: 1 MHz – 20 GHz (model S820E-0720 with reinforced K(m) connectors).
Frequency: 1 MHz – 30 GHz (model S820E-0730 with reinforced K(m) connectors).
Frequency: 1 MHz – 40 GHz (model S820E-0740 with reinforced K(m) connectors).
Measurement speed: 550 µs per point. Dynamic range: up to 100 dB.
Measurements (1 port): SWR, return loss (return loss), distance to fault, cable loss, phase, Smith chart.
Measurements (2 ports): transfer characteristic, cable loss.
Calibration modes: coaxial (OSL, SOLT) and waveguide (SSL, SSLT).
High precision power meter (requires external sensor MA241xxA series).
Vector network analyzer (option S820E-0440): measuring S11, S21, S22, S12.
Vector voltmeter (option S820E-0441): A measurement of A/B and B/A ratios.
21.3 cm touchscreen (800 × 600 resolution). Interfaces: USB, Ethernet.
Autonomous operation time from the built-in battery: 5 hours.
Weight: 3 kg. Dimensions: 273 × 199 × 91 mm. Operating temperature: from -10°С to +55°С.

Areas of use:
- radars
- cellular communication networks
- systems containing waveguide and coaxial paths
- research, development and production of devices with an operating range up to 40 GHz
- aerospace and defense industry

Anritsu Site Master S820E is the world's first portable microwave cable and antenna analyzer in the 40 GHz range. This instrument allows Anritsu to continue to maintain the leadership position it achieved with the introduction of the first wideband (up to 20 GHz) Site Master analyzer family more than 20 years ago. In addition to covering an impressive frequency range from 1 MHz to 40 GHz, the new Site Master S820E delivers industry-leading dynamic range, directivity and reliability, enabling technicians to make highly accurate measurements both in the lab and on site.

With a dynamic range of 110 dB up to 40 GHz, the Site Master S820E even in the field delivers performance normally only found in fixed installations, allowing you to meet the measurement challenges inherent in today's wireless networks. Best-in-class frequency resolution of 1 Hz provides users with extensive measurement options. The wide frequency range provides high distance resolution, ie the ability to make more accurate distance-to-discontinuity (DTF) measurements.

The powerful processor built into the Site Master S820E provides the analyzer with a sweep speed of 650 µs per point, making measurements more efficient. With excellent directivity, the Anritsu S820E provides the highest accuracy possible for a handheld analyzer. Unlike other portable microwave cable and antenna analyzers, the instrument is also immune to RF interference up to +17 dBm. This allows users to achieve stable and accurate measurements in the most adverse radio conditions.

Designed for testing coax and waveguide systems, the Anritsu Site Master S820E provides all the basic measurements of single port devices such as Return Loss, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio, Cable Loss, Distance to Fault (DTF), Phase, and generates pie chart of impedance. In addition, the Site Master S820E allows you to perform gain measurements and cable loss tests for two-port devices. The program comes with the analyzer Anritsu easyTest Tools, which allows you to standardize tests for repetitive measurements, as well as a program Anritsu Line Sweep Tools, which simplifies the generation of reports.

Vector network analyzer mode (option S820E-0440)

With the S820E-0440 option, the Anritsu S820E Waveguide, Cable and Antenna Analyzer adds Vector Network Analyzer mode. This makes it possible to measure all S-parameters of two-port systems (S11, S21, S22, S12) and analyze in the time domain with the possibility of gating. In the network analyzer mode, measurement results can be simultaneously displayed on several graphs (up to 4).

Vector voltmeter mode (option S820E-0441)

With the S820E-0441 option, the Anritsu S820E Waveguide, Cable and Antenna Analyzer adds a Vector Voltmeter mode, allowing it to be used instead of legacy Vector Voltmeters if required. With A/B and B/A ratio measurements, the S820E provides a compact, reliable and cost-effective solution for engineers and installers who need to measure when deploying, installing and maintaining wireless networks.

When using the A/B and B/A ratio measurement mode, the S820E's unique auto-tuning feature allows you to trigger from an external reference source that can be up to ±100 kHz away from the selected frequency, without the need to expand the IF bandwidth or set a common reference signal 10 MHz. The input sensitivity of reference receivers A or B is automatically adjusted from +5 dBm to -60 dBm, which is superior to conventional vector voltmeters.

Case design

The Site Master S820E Microwave Analyzer meets MIL-PRF-28800F requirements for devices used in explosive atmospheres. The instrument measures 273 x 199 x 91 mm and weighs only 3.0 kg. For accurate measurements in the field, Anritsu offers coaxial calibration kits rated for operation from -10°C to +55°C. The wide calibration temperature range of +/-10°C requires fewer recalibrations, increasing efficiency.

The S820E analyzer, like previous instruments in the Site Master family, is designed primarily for field technicians. The analyzer's battery provides six hours of continuous operation on a single charge. In addition, the instrument features an oversized (21.3 cm) thin-film touch screen with best-in-class 800 x 600 resolution, allowing users to view results in any light. An intuitive graphical interface featuring a large alphanumeric keyboard with customizable name matrix makes naming files quick and easy.

Technical specifications

Contents of delivery

Options and accessories

Below is a list of the main options and optional accessories for the Anritsu S820E analyzers. For a complete list of options and accessories with a detailed description, see this page in the section Documentation.

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