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R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Small form factor
to handle big tasks

year

Test & Measurement

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R&S®Spectrum Rider

Handheld Spectrum

The small form factor does not limit the performance and

capabilities of the R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH. Thanks to its
solid RF performance, its short boot time and its ease of
use, the R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH is the perfect instru-

ment for spectrum measurements in the lab or in service

applications.

Analyzer

At a glance

The R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH is a versatile, user­friendly instrument in a rugged and appealing
design. The frequency range of the basic analyzer is
5kHz to 2GHz. The upper frequency limit can easily
be extended to 3GHz or 4GHz via keycode.

The R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH is designed to suit both

field and lab applications in indoor and in outdoor environ-

ments. Large buttons and a multifunction rotary control
allow operation even with gloves. Its backlit keypad makes
the analyzer also usable in the dark, and the bright non­reflecting display makes it readable in the sunshine. The
battery lasts an entire working day. The light weight, its
small form factor and its ruggedness make the analyzer
easy to carry. It is a reliable companion even in harsh and
difficult-to-reach environments.

The state-of-the-art touchscreen allows operation using

smartphone-like touch gestures. An on-screen keyboard
and many other functions make the life of the user easier.

Key facts

❙ Frequency ranges from 5kHz to 2/3/4GHz; upgrade via

keycode

❙ Solid RF performance
❙ Ideal for eld use: 8 hour battery life, 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

weight, backlit keypad, fast boot time, nonreective
display, small footprint, ruggedized housing

❙ Large color display with touch and gesture operation
❙ Measurement wizard that supports measurement

campaigns, speeds up measurements and avoids errors

❙ Features and options for various industries such as

aerospace and defense, wireless communications,
broadcasting, spectrum regulators and education

❙ Easy and cost-efcient upgrades of all options via

software keycode

❙ Three-year warranty as standard (battery one year)

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R&S®Spectrum Rider

Handheld Spectrum
Analyzer

Benefits and

Excellent in the field

❙ Lightweight, small and long battery life
❙ Wide range of accessories
❙ Nonreective display and backlit keypad designed for

outdoor use

❙ Ruggedized in line with MIL-PRF-28800F class 2

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Excellent for lab diagnostics

❙ Solid RF performance for diagnostics in the lab
❙ EMI debugging with optional near-eld probes

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key features

User-friendly

❙ Easy to use with smartphone-like gestures on

thetouchscreen

❙ Conguration overview menu
❙ Setting frequencies with channel tables

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Future-ready

❙ Software-upgradeable frequency ranges
❙ Multipurpose use in various industries,

R&Dandeducation

❙ Easy upgrade of all options via software keycode
❙ Optional software applications

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Power measurements with power sensors

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Internal channel power meter

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Pulse measurements with power sensors

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AM/FM analysis

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Increasing productivity through measurement
wizard

❙ Simplied measurements
❙ Reproducible and fast measurements

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Postprocessing and remote control

❙ R&S®Instrument View software for measurement

postprocessing and documentation

❙ Remote control via LAN or USB

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Excellent in the field

Lightweight, small and long battery life

The unique combination of low weight, small footprint,
short boot time and the longest battery life on the market
make the R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH ideal for work in the
field, even in remote, difficult-to-reach locations.

The R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH can operate an entire work­ing day (more than 8 hours) without recharging or chang­ing the battery. It weighs only 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) including
battery.

Wide range of accessories

A soft carrying bag, battery charger, spare batteries and
other accessories for work in the field are available.

Nonreflective display and backlit keypad designed
for outdoor use

The 18 cm diameter (7") display is nonreflective, i.e. it

shows the measurement result and not a mirror image of

the operator. The black-and-white mode makes it readable
in bright sunlight. The keypad can be illuminated for con­venient work in dim environments. Large buttons and a
rotary knob with enter function make it easy to operate the
instrument even when wearing gloves.

Ruggedized in line with MIL-PRF-28800F class 2

The R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH has no vents or fans that
could suck in dirt or water. All interfaces and connectors
are protected. The instrument is tested in line with the
MIL-PRF-28800F class 2 mechanical test specification for
work in rough environments. It is protected against dust
and dripping water in line with the IP51 specification.

Protected connectors and interfaces.

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Excellent for lab
diagnostics

Solid RF performance for diagnostics in the lab

With a phase noise of –105dBc (1Hz) at 100kHz offset
from the carrier, a total measurement uncertainty of

0.5 dB and its high sensitivity (displayed average noise
level (DANL) of typ. <–163 dBm up to 3GHz), the
R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH is a powerful and easy-to-use
spectrum analyzer for RF diagnostics in service and devel­opment labs.

Examples of measurements in the lab:

❙ Frequency and amplitude of any RF device
❙ Accurate frequency readings with the frequency counter,

e.g. for alignment of frequency references

❙ Measurement of spurious emissions
❙ Measurement of harmonics and intermodulation

products

❙ Measurement of pulsed signals in the time domain

EMI debugging with optional near-field probes

The R&S®HZ-15 near-field probes are used as diagnostic
tools for EMI debugging, e.g. on circuit boards, integrated
circuits, cables and shielding. The R&S®HZ-15 near-field

probe set is ideal for emission measurements from

30MHz to 3GHz. The R&S®HZ-16 preamplifier improves
measurement sensitivity up to 3GHz, with approx. 20dB
gain and a noise figure of 4.5dB. In combination with the
R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH, the preamplifier and near-field
probe set are a cost-effective means of analyzing and lo­cating disturbance sources during development.

The R&S®Spectrum RiderFPH with near-field probes and DUT.

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