Aeroflex 1200S Data Sheet

RF Solutions

Designed for land mobile professionals

with demanding RF testing requirements,

the 1200 Super S has a sensitive 2 µV

triple conversion receiver capable of
monitoring AM, FM and SSB carriers within
the low band, VHF, UHF and high band
ranges.

Depending on your specific needs, the
1200 Super S also gives you the choice of
receiving straight “off the air” or through a
direct connection to a T/R port.

Recognized for its versatility, the 1200
Super S supports DCS, DTMF and pulsed
audio signaling formats.

The 1200 Super S also meets RF
measurement needs for:

- RF frequency error

- RF power

- Audio frequency error

- CTCSS frequency

- CTCSS modulation

In duplex mode the 1200 Super S is
capable of simultaneously generating and

receiving frequency offsets in 2.5 kHz
steps. The duplex feature can be con­figured to operate in three modes:

- Testing using separate transmit and
receive ports

- Testing using one common
transmit/receive port

- “Off-the-air” duplex testing

With standard features like a 1000 MHz
spectrum analyzer and built-in 1 MHz
oscilloscope, the 1200 Super S virtually
eliminates the need for costly additional
equipment purchases. An optional
tracking generator makes cable testing
simple.

Paging Solutions

The versatility of the 1200 Super S also
allows comprehensive testing of the most
popular paging protocols, including
encode/decode or 2-tone sequential, 5/6
Tone testing..

For those involved with advanced paging
protocol systems, the AC510 option
supports the following paging standards:

- Flex

- POCSAG

- Golay Sequential Code (GSC)

- NEC D3

Trunking Solutions

With the CLEARCHANNEL LTR

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trunking
option, the 1200 Super S is an ideal
platform for testing LTR mobiles, portables
and repeaters. For basic repeater testing,
the 1200 Super S allows you to perform
extensive receiver and transmitter tests.
For more in-depth analysis, the LTR test
option emulates the repeater system and

allows testing of home repeater access and
next repeater access, including Handshake
and Hand-off operation.

In addition, with 760 trunking channels,
an internal tracking generator and user
friendly LTR programming screens, the
1200 Super S is designed to give you the
greatest control and flexibility possible.

Complex Functionality That’s Simple to
Use

From the user interface to functions and
displays, the 1200 Super S allows
technicians of any skill level to fully utilize
its vast testing resources.

- Intuitive user interface makes complex
testing simple and efficient.

- CTCSS encode/decode feature makes
it easy to work with sub-audible tones.

- A standard RS-232 port allows remote
testing.

- Internal memory allows storage of up
to 99 RF frequencies.

From programming automatic test
sequences to executing standard
measurements, the operating system of
the 1200 Super S provides a high level of
testing. Yet the 1200 Super S is so user­friendly, you’ll spend less time setting up
tests and more time testing.

1200 Super S

Communications Service Monitor

A cost effective alternative
for analog cellular, SSB,
paging and mobile radio
testing

Wireless- Radio Test Sets

Analog meter and VFD (Vacuum
Fluorescent Display) offer high
visibility in all lighting conditions

Convenient service analyzer with
duplex and simplex connectors

Standard internal spectrum
analyzer to 1 GHz

Built-in 1 MHz oscilloscope
Comprehensive testing of analog

and advanced digital paging with
the AC510 option

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Specification

Frequency Range

250 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Resolution

100 Hz

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Range

-127 to -20 dBm

Resolution

10 dB steps with 11 dB vernier

Accuracy

2.5 dB

3.0 dB @ -20 dB attenuator setting

Spectral Purity Harmonics

-30 dBc

Spectral Purity Nonharmonics

-55 dBc

IF Image

≤-35 dB

Residual FM

< 100 Hz (RMS, 0.3 to 3 kHz BW)

Input Protection

150 W

Frequency Range

0 to ±49.9975 MHz from receive frequency

Resolution

2.5 kHz

Accuracy

See Master Oscillator

Duplex Output Level

-40 dBm (Low), -15 dBm (High) into 50 Ω

Input Protection

0.25 W

T/R Port

-85 dBm ±10 dB fixed level

Internal Frequency Modulation Range

0 to 50 kHz (1 kHz tone)

FM Rate

10 Hz to 30 kHz (Internal)
2 Hz to 30 kHz (External) (DC when in variable
generate)

FM Accuracy

±5% of reading, ±3% of full scale
(1 kHz tone)

FM Distortion

< 1 % (to 20 kHz deviation)

EXT MOD Sensitivity

0.1 VRMS/kHz (- 0% + 30%)

Amplitude Modulation Range

0 to 90%

AM Rate

10 Hz to 10 kHz (30% maximum
modulation above 5 kHz)

AM Accuracy

±5% of reading, ±3% of full scale
(1 kHz tone)

AM Distortion

< 10% (to 60% modulation)

EXT MOD sensitivity

0.01 VRMS (0% to +30%)

Generator #1 Frequency Range

1 kHz

#1 Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

#1 Output Range

0 to 2.5 V (RMS, into 150 Ω)

#1 Distortion

<0.5%

#1 Waveshape

Sine

Audio Generator #2 Frequency Range:

10 Hz to 30 kHz

#2 Resolution

0.1 Hz

#2 Accuracy

±0.01%

#2 Output Range

0 to 2.5 V (RMS, into 150 Ω)

#2 Distortion (at 2.5 VRMS)

<2% (10 Hz to 100 Hz) < 0.7%
(100 Hz to 30 kHz)

#2 Waveshapes

Sine, Square, Ramp, Triangle, TTL

Frequency Range

100 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Resolution

100 Hz

Sensitivity

2 µV typical (1 MHz to 1000 MHz, FM narrow)

Antenna Input Protection

0.25 W

Selectivity

Mode Rx BW AF BW

FM WIDE 200 kHz 80 kHz
FM MID 200 kHz 8 kHz
FM NAR 15 kHz 8 kHz
SSB 6 kHz 8 kHz
AM NAR 6 kHz 8 kHz
AM NORM 15 kHz 8 kHz

Adjacent Channel Rejection

Rx BW BW >40 dB Down

200 kHz ±300 kHz
15 kHz ±27 kHz
6 kHz ±12 kHz

Demodulation Output

AM Output Level

5 mV RMS/%

FM Output Level

60 mV RMS/1 kHz

Impedance

600 Ω

Meter Range

± 30 Hz to ± 10 kHz (full scale, 1-3-10 sequence)

Meter Accuracy

± Master Oscillator, +3% of full scale

Frequency Range

10 Hz to 12 kHz

Meter Range

±3 Hz to ±300 Hz (full scale, decade sequence)

Meter Accuracy

±0.01%, ±3% of full scale

Meter Range

2 kHz to 60 kHz (full scale, 2-6-20 sequence)

Meter Accuracy

±5% of reading, ±3% of full scale (1 kHz tone)

Meter Range

60% and 200% full scale

Meter Accuracy

±5% of reading, ±3% of full scale (1 kHz tone)

Input Level Ranges

0 to 15 W and 0 to 150 W (peak or average
responding)

Accuracy

±7% of reading, ±3% of full scale (1 to 600 MHz)
±20% of reading, ±3% of full scale (600 to
1000 MHz)

Operating Conditions

50 W continuous
>50 W to 150 W (1 min ON, 5 min OFF)

Range

0 to 20 % at 1 kHz

Accuracy

± 1 % (at 10% distortion)

Signal Frequency

1 kHz

Input Level

0.25 to 2 VRMS

Input Impedance

10 kΩ nominal

Range

3 to 20 dB at 1 kHz

Accuracy

± 1 dB (at 12 dB SINAD)

Signal Frequency

1 kHz

Input Level

0.25 to 2 VRMS

Input Impedance

10 kΩ nominal

Level Display

10 dB/div

Dynamic Range

70 dB

Log Linearity

±2 dB (-90 to -30 dBm)

Frequency Span Modes

Scan Width RBW

1 MHz/div 30 kHz
500 kHz/div 30 kHz
200 kHz/div 30 kHz
100 kHz/ div 30 kHz
50 kHz/div 30 kHz
20 kHz/div 3 kHz
10 kHz/div 3 kHz
5 kHz/div 3 kHz
2 kHz/div 300 Hz
1 kHz/div 300 Hz

Bandwidth (3 dB)

DC to 1 MHz

Input Ranges

10 mV/div to 10 V/div (decade sequence)

Horizontal Sweep Rate

10 msec/div to 10 µsec/div
(decade sequence)

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

SINAD Meter

Distortion Meter

RF Power Meter

AM Modulation Meter

FM Deviation Meter

AF Frequency Error Meter

RF Frequency Error Meter

Receiver

Audio Generators

Modulation

Duplex Generator

Output (T/R)

RF Signal Generator

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AC VOLTS

Voltage Range

0 to 100 VRMS

Accuracy

10% ± 2 counts

Frequency Range

45 Hz to 10 kHz

DC VOLTS

Voltage Range

0 to 100 V

Accuracy

10% ± 2 counts

TCXO

Temperature Stability

±0.2 ppm (O to 50°C)

Ageing

±0.5 ppm/year

Line Voltage

105 to 130 VAC
210 to 260 VAC

Frequency

50 to 400 Hz

Power Consumption

60 W typical

DC Input

12 to 30 VDC

Dimensions

332 mm (13.06 in) wide, 185 mm (7.3 in) high,
445 mm (17.5 in) deep

Weight

17.2 kg (38 lbs) without options

Stability

0.05 ppm/year (0 to 50°C)

Gain

30 dB (±2 dB) typical, 250 kHz to 1000 kHz

Test Set Output with Analyzer Installed

Variable to +10 dBm, FM and CW
Variable to +4 dBm, AM

Frequency Range

1 to 999.9999 MHz

Output Level

Track High -5 dBm (+3/-5 dB)
Track Mid -15 dBm (±7 dB)
Track Low -40 dBm (+5/-10 dB)

Flatness

±1 dB over center 30% of display
±5 dB over remaining display

Tracking Span

10 kHz to 10 MHz

Output Impedance

50 Ω (nominal)

Spurious

Harmonic and non harmonic are <5 dBc, <10 dB
typical
Image (RF + 180 MHz) 0 dB typical

Dynamic Range

70 dB

Tracking Range

200 Hz to 1.0 kHz

When ordering please quote the full order number
information

Ordering
Numbers Versions

1200SS-110 1200 Super S, 110 VAC
1200SS-110-C 1200 Super S, 110 VAC with Certificate of

Calibration
1200SS-220 1200 Super S, 220 VAC operation
1200SS-220-C 1200 Super S, 220 VAC with Certificate of

Calibration
1200SSH-110 1200 Super S Hi Stability (0.05 ppm

OCXO time base, tracking generator) 110

VAC operaation
1200SSH-110-C 1200 Super S Hi Stability, 110 VAC, Cert.

Cal
1200SSH-220 1200 Super S Hi Stability, 220 VAC

operation
1200SSH-220-C 1200 Super S Hi Stability, 220 VAC with

Certificate of Calibration

Accessories

AC0002 Soft padded carrying case
AC0488 IEEE-488 (in lieu of RS-232) (not avail.

with 1200SSP or AC0450)
AC0489 CLEAR CHANNEL LTR
AC510 Paging encoder
AC1201 Telescopic antenna
AC1205 Microphone
AC2200 Maintenance manual
AC2201 Rack mounting kit
AC4101 Return loss bridge 5 MHz to 1 GHz (req.

1200 Super S Premium)
AC5249 Generate Amplifier +30 dBm

Versions and Accessories

Tracking Generator (Premium)

Generate Amplifier (Premium)

0.05 ppm OCXO (Premium)

General Characteristics

Power Requirements

Master Oscillator

Digital Voltmeter

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IFR Americas, Inc., 10200 West York Street, Wichita, Kansas

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