Atec MA2700A User Manual

Technical Data Sheet

InterferenceHunter

™

Handheld Direction Finding System

MA2700A

Includes GPS and Electronic Compass

Introduction

Simplify your interference hunting tasks with the Handheld Interference

This broadband, easy-to-use handheld direction finding antenna system includes everything you need to find the
sources of signals. With a broadband preamplifier, the system is sensitive. With a GPS receiver, it knows where it is.
With the electronic compass it knows where it is aimed. With an antenna attached, the Interference
direction and signal level when the user presses the trigger on the ergonomic handle.

The included adjustable shoulder strap conveniently holds the MA2700A when out in the field. The ergonomic handle
can be used with antennas having a female Type-N connector located at the back of the antenna. The included coupling
nut allows for easy antenna connection. Compatible antennas in many cellular bands are available from Anritsu. For
details on these antennas including frequency range, gain, and pattern information, refer to the Directional Antennas
Technical Data Sheet (11410-00376) available for download from the Anritsu web site.

Combined with Interference Analysis (Option 25) on Anritsu’s instruments, the captured location and bearing data is
displayed on the instrument.

Hunter™ from Anritsu Company.

Hunter

captures a

Compact Size: 303 mm x 220 mm x 70 mm (11.9 in x 8.7 in x 2.76 in), Lightweight: < 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Interference

Hunter

MA2700A Handheld Direction Finding System

Specifications Interference Hunter™ MA2700A

Specifications

All specifications and characteristics apply to Revision 1 instruments. All published specifications are typical.

Power Consumption

Preamplifier On
Preamplifier Off

Preamplifier

Bandwidth

Electronic Compass

Power
Accuracy≤ 5°
Interface

GPS Receiver

Satellites Tracked

GPS Locking Time

Position Uncertainty

Cables

Tripod Mount

Electromagnetic Compatibility

European Union

Interference

Emissions
Immunity

Australia and New Zealand

Safety

Safety Class

Environmental

Operating Temperature

Maximum Humidity

Altitude

Shock

Storage

Size and Weight

Weig ht

0.6 Watts

0.5 Watts

10 MHz to 6 GHz

Gain≥ 8 dB: 10 MHz to 2.4 GHz

≥

5 dB: > 2.4 GHz to 4 GHz

≥

3 dB: > 4 GHz to 6 GHz

Powered from USB

USB

12 (maximum)
Cold start: 30 s, typical, with a clear view of the sky

Warm start: 2 s, typical, with a clear view of the sky
± 2 meter, typical

USB cable terminated with a USB Type A Female Plug, 1.5 meters
Coaxial cable with Type-N male connector, 1.5 meters

1/4 - 20 UNC x 7 mm

CE Mark, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 61326-1
EN 55011
EN 61000-4-2/-4-3/-4-4/-4-5/-4-6/-4-11
C-tick N274

EN 61010-1 Class 1

–10°C to +55°C
95 % non-condensing
4600 meters
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
–40°C to 71°C

Size

303 mm x 220 mm x 70 mm (11.9 in x 8.7 in x 2.76 in)
< 1 kg (2.2 lb)

How to Use the MA2700A

Connections

• Connect an antenna to the male N-connector (inside the coupling nut).

• Connect USB cable between the MA2700A and the instrument. Connect coaxial cable between the MA2700A and the instrument's RF Input

connector.

Instrument Setup

• Confirm that the instrument has SPA module V6.00 or higher.

• Select the Interference Analysis (Option 25) mode on the instrument, then select Interference Mapping measurement.

• The instrument will detect the connected MA2700A and display the message MA2700 detected -- Device is ready to use. After GPS lock,

the instrument will use GPS data from the MA2700A.

• To manually select the MA2700A: In the Measurements menu, press Interference Mapping twice. Choose the Direction Finding submenu
then Direction Finding Antenna Selection, and select MA2700 Handheld.

Mapping

• Anritsu easyMap Tools is used to create maps that are displayed on the Anritsu instrument. The software is available from the Anritsu web site.

2 PN: 11410-00692 Rev. B MA2700A TDS

Interference Hunter™ MA2700A Ordering Information

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

Directional Antennas

MA2700A Transit Case

(included with instrument)

Part Number Description

2000-1729-R Shoulder Strap

Part Number Description

2000-1411-R 822 MHz to 900 MHz, N(f), 10 dBd, Yagi

2000-1412-R 885 MHz to 975 MHz, N(f), 10 dBd, Yagi

2000-1413-R 1710 MHz to 1880 MHz, N(f), 10 dBd, Yagi

2000-1414-R 1850 MHz to 1990 MHz, N(f), 9.3 dBd, Yagi

2000-1415-R 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz, N(f), 10 dBd, Yagi

2000-1416-R 1920 MHz to 2170 MHz, N(f), 10 dBd, Yagi

2000-1659-R 698 MHz to 787 MHz, N(f), 8 dBd, Yagi

2000-1660-R 1425 MHz to 1535 MHz, N(f), 12 dBd, Yagi

2000-1727 Monopod

Part Number Description

760-261-R Transit Case, space for MA2700A, antennas, filters, instrument

inside softcase, and other interference hunting accessories/tools.

Additional Documents and Software

• Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Guide applicable for your Anritsu Instrument. The Interference Analysis chapter will include a section on

“Interference Mapping” with information on setup and selecting the MA2700A as the Direction Finding Antenna.

• Anritsu easyMap Tools software creates Geo-enabled maps which are viewed on the Anritsu instruments during interference hunting.

• Directional Antennas Technical Data Sheet (11410-00376) lists compatible antennas in many frequency bands.

• The User Guide for your Anritsu instrument.

These documents and programs along with additional applications notes, white papers, and videos covering interference analysis are available
from the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com).

MA2700A TDS PN: 11410-00692 Rev. B 3

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This Technical Data Sheet applies to Revision 1 of the MA2700A InterferenceHunter. Instruments not indicating a revision level are Revision 1
instruments.

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