Atec SA User Manual

Site Analyzer

EX Series

SA-6000EX (25-6000 MHz)

SA-2500EX (780-2500 MHz)

SA-1700EX (25-1700 MHz)

• ONE UNIT covers the entire 25-6000 MHz range!

• Easy to operate and field ready for first-time, occasional and experienced users

• Suitable for use in Worldwide Cellular and PCS/DCS systems; supporting measurement of CDMA, GSM, TDMA and
AMPS modulation schemes

• Other applications include 3G, Broadcast, Government, Tactical Military, Microwave, Paging, Public Safety, Trunking,
WLAN and WLL, and TETRA. See model matrix below

• Color display is clearly visible in direct sunlight

• With a single download you can view data as Distance to Fault or Measurement Match-no need to store two traces.

• FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometry) measurement method results in a highly reliable assessment of the health of
critical components in your system; ultimately providing a “heads-up” before a failure occurs

• Fault location or DTF mode indicates VSWR or Return Loss levels at each point along the cable and antenna system
length

• Cable Loss function measures insertion loss of the cable system over a given frequency range

SA-1700EXP (25-1700 MHz)

Model # SA-1700EX SA-1700EXP SA-2500EX SA-6000EX

Frequency Range 25-1700 MHz 25-1700 MHz 780-2500 MHz 25-6000 MHz
Frequency Resolution 25 kHz; 25-800 MHz 25 kHz; 25-800 MHz 50 kHz 25 kHz; 25-800 MHz

50 kHz; 800-1700 MHz 50 kHz; 800-1700 MHz 50 kHz; 800-2500 MHz
150 kHz; 2500-6000 MHz

Power Measurement No Yes Yes Yes
Return Loss 0 to -60 dB
Test Port N-type female connector
Impedance 50
Speed 1 multi-frequency scan (238 points)/2 seconds

1 multi-frequency scan (475 points)/3.5 seconds
1 multi-frequency scan (949 points)/6 seconds

Trace Resolution 238 (default), 475, or 949 per trace
Storage Capacity 15 Set-Ups/(500) 238 point traces
Immunity to Interfering Signals Rejects on-frequency signals up to +13 dBm
Maximum Input Signal +22 dBm
Data Transfer 9-pin RS-232 (DB9), compatible with serial port
Internal time Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries. 3-hour minimum operating time.

Auto shut-off conserves battery life.

External DC 9-16 VDC fused, < 3 A
External AC 90 to 264 VAC @ 45-66 Hz; AC/DC adapter required
Operating Temperature -10° to +50° C (+14° to +122° F)
Storage Temperature -40° to +80° C (-40° to +176° F)
Humidity 95% ± 5% max., (non-condensing)
Altitude Up to 15,000 feet (4572 m)
Dimensions 10.5 ” x 8.4” x 3.3” (265 x 212 x 83 mm)
Weight 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
Upgradeable SA-6000EX SA-6000EX SA-6000EX No

Bird® Technologies Group, consisting of Bird® Electronic Corporation and TXRX Systems®, is a global, innovative supplier of RF products, systems, services and educational solutions.

Bird® Technologies Group reserved the right to modify specifications or discontinue any product without notice.

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568-EXSeries-1092009

Site Analyzer

EX Series

Bird’s® Site Analyzer® is the user-friendly test solution for installing, maintaining, and

EX Series

troubleshooting your antenna and cable systems. Field engineers and technicians rely
on this rugged handheld tool to get the job done. Wireless equipment manufacturers,
service providers, contractors, tower erectors and military field personnel world wide
approve of the analyzer’s precision VSWR and Return Loss results.

This versatile product also includes a Digital Power Meter option to accurately mea­sure the output power of your base station. Wideband Power Sensors are available
from Bird up to 4 GHz for use with this option, and are listed with the Accessories
below.

DIGITAL POWER METER OPTION

Digital Power Meter option allows accurate power readings for digital or analog systems including those with CDMA,
GSM, TDMA, or AMPS modulation. Operators of analog and digital two-way radio systems, including tactical military
users, will benefit as well.

• Compatible with the Model 5010B Directional Power Sensor to display forward and reflected power as
well as VSWR and Return Loss, DPM elements range from 2 MHz – 2700 MHz.

• Compatible with the Model 5011 terminating Power Sensor to measure power directly or via a coupled
test port from 40 MHz – 4000 MHz.

• Compatible with the Model 5012 Wideband Power Sensor to display forward and reflected power 350­4000 MHz. Digital Power Meter option included with SA-1700EXP, SA-2500EX and SA-6000EX.

ACCESSORIES

Model Description

CAL-MN-C Calibration combo, (M) N
CAL-FN-C Calibration combo, (F) N
CAL-ME-C Calibration combo, (M) 7/16 DIN
CAL-FE-C Calibration combo, (F) 7/16 DIN
4240-550 Precision Adapter Kit, 7/16 DIN, SA-Series
5012 Wideband Power Sensor, 350-4000 MHz
5011 Terminating Power Sensor, 40-4000 MHz
5010B Directional Power Sensor, 2-2700 MHz
TC-MNME-1.5 Test Cable, 1.5m, N (M) - 7/16 DIN (M)
TC-MNME-3.0 Test Cable, 3.0m, N (M) - 7/16 DIN (M)
TC-MNMN-1.5 Test cable, 1.5 m., N (M) conn.
TC-MNMN-3.0 Test cable, 3 m., N (M) conn.
TC-MNFN-1.5 Test cable, 1.5 m., N (M)/N (F) conn.
TC-MNFN-3.0 Test cable, 3 m., N (M)/N (F) conn.
TC-MNFE-1.5 Test cable, 1.5 m., N (M)/7/16 DIN (F) conn.
TC-MNFE-3.0 Test cable, 3 m., N (M)/7/16 DIN (F) conn.
PA-MNME Adapter, N (M) to 7/16 DIN (M)
PA-FNME Adapter, N (F) to 7/16 DIN (M)
PA-MNFE Adapter, N (M) to 7/16 DIN (F)
PA-FNFE Adapter, N (F) to 7/16 DIN (F)
7002C870 Hard shell transit case
SA-BATPAK External battery pack
DC-DB9 USB Serial-USB Adapter

WIDEBAND POWER SENSOR
(MODEL 5012) The Model 5012 pro-

vides customers a TOTAL RF POWER
MEASUREMENT SOLUTION for
Directional power Measurement with
Accuracy of ±5% of readings.

DIRECTIONAL POWER SENSOR
(MODEL 5010B) The Model 5010B

provides customers a TOTAL RF
POWER MEASUREMENT SOLUTION
for Thruline® (In-Line) Power
Measurements with Accuracy of ±5% of
readings.

NEW TERMINATING POWER
SENSOR (MODEL 5011) The Model

5011 provides customers a TOTAL RF
POWER MEASUREMENT SOLUTION
to measure Base Station Power and/or
Broadcast Transmitter Power with
Accuracy of ±5% of readings

Bird® Technologies Group, consisting of Bird® Electronic Corporation and TXRX Systems®, is a global, innovative supplier of RF products, systems, services and educational solutions.

Bird® Technologies Group reserved the right to modify specifications or discontinue any product without notice.

www.bird-technologies.com 440.248.1200/866.695.4569 [e-mail]