ORBIT FR FScan User Manual

T- DualScan

FScan

I FScan

FScan is a vertical near-field planar scanner system that is a perfect solution for antenna
measurement applications where a phased array, high gain, or reflector antenna is under evaluation.
The FScan system is suitable for small to medium antennas due to the slim cross section scanner
structure that fits into small chambers and allows maximum travel.

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Slim cross- section structure

SOLUTION FOR

• Phased Array Antenna Testing

• High Gain Antenna Testing

• Near-field Focused Antenna Testing

• Array Illumination Assessment

• Array Element Failure Analysis

Main features

Technology

• Near-field/Planar

• Optional:

- Near-field/Spherical

- Near-field/Cylindrical

Measurement capabilities

• Gain

• Radiation pattern

• Beamwidth

• Cross polarization

• Sidelobe levels

• Element performance

• Array illumination

Frequency bands

• 100 MHz to 110 GHz

Scan sizes

• Standard systems ranging from 4 x 4 to 13 x 13 ft

(1.2 x 1.2 to 4 x 4 m)

• Other sizes available upon request

Positioning equipment

• Frame scanner with Z-roll probe mount

System configurations

Software

Measurement control, data acquisition and post processing

■ 959 Spectrum (North America only) with NF/FF planar transform*

■ MiDAS with NF/FF planar transform

Equipment

■ Planar box scanner

■ Z-roll probe mount

■ AL-4164 positioner controller*

■ Scanner absorber treatment***



Rotary joint for roll axis*



RF cables*



Uninterruptible power supply

 Vector network analyzer
 DUT stand

Add-ons



RF system upconverters/downconverters above 40 GHz



DUT positioner axes for upgrade to cylindrical or spherical NF*



Cylindrical and spherical software transform*



Portable absorber walls***



StarLine linear probe array



Shielded anechoic chamber***

Accessories

■ Data acquisition workstation



Near-field open-ended waveguides**



Standard gain horns**



High speed channel switching (OFR9800)*



Near-field broadband dual polarized probes with interchangeable

aperture**

Services

■ Installation

■ Warranty

■ Training



Post-warranty service plans****



MV-Cor™ correction table service******

 Included  Optional  Required

* See the ORBIT/FR product catalogs for more information
** See the MVG antenna catalog for more information
*** See MVG-EMC Systems catalogs for more information
**** See Orbit/FR service brochure for more information
***** See MV-Cor

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brochure for more information

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