Specifications Series 5 UHF 2 watts
Product Description Xdetech Series 5 UHF 2 watts
This instrument is designed as a PIM tester and also as a PIM locator to help quickly locate the exact position of faulty, non-linear, rusty joints or components associated with coax, towers, masts, antenna, roofs, and support structures. These joints can produce intermodulation products that cause interference (Passive Intermodulation).
The use of approved UHF frequencies allows the Xdetech to be used at any location as a permitted user, This means you are not confined to a separate instrument for a different client band licence.
Two generators (transmitters) are combined into one output connection. A receiver is also connected to this output and tuned to a third harmonic of the transmitters.
The front end of the Xdetech use narrow band filters that allow users to test antenna that are transmitting using the supplied test UHF yagi, the filters reject the transmit frequency field. This can prove if the antenna / transmission system is faulty before taking it off air for a sweep and PIM test.
When the output is introduced to an item that is non-linear (ie-faulty antenna), a third order product is produced and causes the receiver to give an indication. This calibrated indication (in dB relative to carrier power) is displayed on an LED bar graph. Also an audio tone increases in pitch with the increasing level of third order signal.
The audio tone is used to modulate both transmitters so a receiver can be used to monitor the PIM Level (audio tone).
When the output is connected to the supplied hand held yagi antenna it, (the yagi) can be used to check for ‘rusty joints’ on masts, towers and external joints on antenna.
Features
Two cases house the Xdetech equipment. One is the transmitting / receiving equipment (RF Case) , the other contains accessories.
RF Case
Two connectors are on the outside of the case.
1) 7/16 type female connector (input/output). A sealed cover is provided for the 7/16 connector when not in use.
2) 110-230 volt AC input/charge connector. The instrument can be left permanently on charge ready for immediate use. A sealed cover is provided for the AC input connector when not in use.
Two LED indicators are on the outside of the case.
1) External Volts/Charge. A green LED indicates that the instrument is operating / charging from the internal mains supply
2) Xdetech ON. A flashing red LED indicates Xdetech is powered on. The Xdetech will operate continuously on a fully charged battery for 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on transmit power.
Specifications Xdetech Portable Active Intermodulation Detector
Series 5 Technical Specifications
Third order Intermodulation detection dynamic range. 91 dBc to 153 dBc (relative to carrier, nominal).
Single port operation. The generators and receiver operate from the one ‘7/16’ female input / output connection.
Operating Frequencies (Australia, other countries as required by spectrum management, 10 Mhz transmit spacing required)
Transmitter 1 (Generator 1) 485.15 Mhz
Transmitter 2 (Generator 2) 494.80 Mhz
Third order product (Receiver) 475.50 Mhz
The portable hand held receiver is tuned to the transmit frequencies.
Transmitters and Receiver approved to ECR235 and RFS36.
Transmit power, 3 ranges,
Nominal settings
Low Power 125 milli watts +21 dBm +/- 1dB
Medium Power 500 milli watts +27 dBm +/- 1dB
High Power 2 watts +33 dBm +/- 1dB
Receiver sensitivity -120 dBm, for first increase in RSSI/AGC (Receive Signal Strength Indication/Automatic Gain Control)
Receiver LED RSSI/AGC indicator range -114 dBm to –70 dBm (nominal).
Intermodulation sensitivity distance.
Using supplied yagi antenna and ‘Test faulty joint’.
From the end of the yagi to the Test faulty joint on the same plane for a reading of 5 (half scale) on the RSSI indicator.
Low power 300 mm or greater (400 mm typical)
Medium power 600 mm or greater (800 mm typical)
High power 1 metre or greater (1.5m typical)
RF 50 ohm Load calibrated to each power level to check operation (+/- 2 dB).
Battery Operation
20 minutes to 1 hour continuous per charge.
Mains power/charger adaptor supplied internally.
Designed to be left continuously on charge ready for immediate use.
RSSI = Receive Signal Strength Indication.
TEST EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Transit Case
Pelican 1510 wheeled transit case containing all radio frequency, electronic circuitry and control functions, and battery.
Weight approx 20 Kg
Antenna Case
The Xdetech will operate for 20 minutes to 1 hour from a fully charged battery, depending on transmit power.
Programming the Portable Receiver Programmable Hand-Held Scanner manual is held with this manual. Note no antenna supplied with this receiver as the receiver acts as an intermodulation source with the antenna attached.
This instrument is designed as a PIM tester and also as a PIM locator to help quickly locate the exact position of faulty, non-linear, rusty joints or components associated with coax, towers, masts, antenna, roofs, and support structures. These joints can produce intermodulation products that cause interference (Passive Intermodulation).
The use of approved UHF frequencies allows the Xdetech to be used at any location as a permitted user, This means you are not confined to a separate instrument for a different client band licence.
Two generators (transmitters) are combined into one output connection. A receiver is also connected to this output and tuned to a third harmonic of the transmitters.
The front end of the Xdetech use narrow band filters that allow users to test antenna that are transmitting using the supplied test UHF yagi, the filters reject the transmit frequency field. This can prove if the antenna / transmission system is faulty before taking it off air for a sweep and PIM test.
When the output is introduced to an item that is non-linear (ie-faulty antenna), a third order product is produced and causes the receiver to give an indication. This calibrated indication (in dB relative to carrier power) is displayed on an LED bar graph. Also an audio tone increases in pitch with the increasing level of third order signal.
The audio tone is used to modulate both transmitters so a receiver can be used to monitor the PIM Level (audio tone).
When the output is connected to the supplied hand held yagi antenna it, (the yagi) can be used to check for ‘rusty joints’ on masts, towers and external joints on antenna.
Features
Two cases house the Xdetech equipment. One is the transmitting / receiving equipment (RF Case) , the other contains accessories.
RF Case
Two connectors are on the outside of the case.
1) 7/16 type female connector (input/output). A sealed cover is provided for the 7/16 connector when not in use.
2) 110-230 volt AC input/charge connector. The instrument can be left permanently on charge ready for immediate use. A sealed cover is provided for the AC input connector when not in use.
Two LED indicators are on the outside of the case.
1) External Volts/Charge. A green LED indicates that the instrument is operating / charging from the internal mains supply
2) Xdetech ON. A flashing red LED indicates Xdetech is powered on. The Xdetech will operate continuously on a fully charged battery for 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on transmit power.
Specifications Xdetech Portable Active Intermodulation Detector
Series 5 Technical Specifications
Third order Intermodulation detection dynamic range. 91 dBc to 153 dBc (relative to carrier, nominal).
Single port operation. The generators and receiver operate from the one ‘7/16’ female input / output connection.
Operating Frequencies (Australia, other countries as required by spectrum management, 10 Mhz transmit spacing required)
Transmitter 1 (Generator 1) 485.15 Mhz
Transmitter 2 (Generator 2) 494.80 Mhz
Third order product (Receiver) 475.50 Mhz
The portable hand held receiver is tuned to the transmit frequencies.
Transmitters and Receiver approved to ECR235 and RFS36.
Transmit power, 3 ranges,
Nominal settings
Low Power 125 milli watts +21 dBm +/- 1dB
Medium Power 500 milli watts +27 dBm +/- 1dB
High Power 2 watts +33 dBm +/- 1dB
Receiver sensitivity -120 dBm, for first increase in RSSI/AGC (Receive Signal Strength Indication/Automatic Gain Control)
Receiver LED RSSI/AGC indicator range -114 dBm to –70 dBm (nominal).
Intermodulation sensitivity distance.
Using supplied yagi antenna and ‘Test faulty joint’.
From the end of the yagi to the Test faulty joint on the same plane for a reading of 5 (half scale) on the RSSI indicator.
Low power 300 mm or greater (400 mm typical)
Medium power 600 mm or greater (800 mm typical)
High power 1 metre or greater (1.5m typical)
RF 50 ohm Load calibrated to each power level to check operation (+/- 2 dB).
Battery Operation
20 minutes to 1 hour continuous per charge.
Mains power/charger adaptor supplied internally.
Designed to be left continuously on charge ready for immediate use.
RSSI = Receive Signal Strength Indication.
TEST EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Transit Case
Pelican 1510 wheeled transit case containing all radio frequency, electronic circuitry and control functions, and battery.
Weight approx 20 Kg
Antenna Case
- Lightweight 3-element yagi with 10 metres of Enviroflex 400 coax lead terminated with 7/16 male plug. The antenna has a handle with a shaped hook to allow the antenna to be hooked onto beams while climbing towers/masts. The handle can be rotated 360 degrees on the shaft.
- RG 142 coax terminated in 7/16 type connectors (1 x 2m extension, 1 2m x male/male). (optional)
- 7/16 male to N Female adaptor. (optional)
- UHF hand held portable receiver, spare batteries and ear phones.
- ‘Test faulty joint’ to test the Xdetech yagi operation.
- Calibrated RF intermodulation 50-Ohm Load to test operation.
- Spare radiating elements (2) for yagi antenna.
- Weight approx 7 KgThe charger can be left permanently connected to the Xdetech to ensure the battery (gel cell) is always fully charged.
The Xdetech will operate for 20 minutes to 1 hour from a fully charged battery, depending on transmit power.
Programming the Portable Receiver Programmable Hand-Held Scanner manual is held with this manual. Note no antenna supplied with this receiver as the receiver acts as an intermodulation source with the antenna attached.
Portability
Xdetech are supplied in ready to travel transit cases.
Antenna and accessories are in a separate carry case. A custom yagi antenna is supplied.
Dimensions of the Xdetech Mk5 case are 19.75" x 11.00" x 7.6" (50.2 x 27.9 x 19.3 cm). Weight is approx 20kg (44 lb).
The High Power VHF 160 Mhz, 20 watt per carrier, XD160 Pim tester is in a small wheeled case 47.24" x 23.62" x 19.29", 4' x 2' x 1'6", (120 cm x 60 cm x 49 cm). (and weighs 42Kg (92lb). 12 volt and mains powered.
Antenna and accessories are in a separate carry case. A custom yagi antenna is supplied.
Dimensions of the Xdetech Mk5 case are 19.75" x 11.00" x 7.6" (50.2 x 27.9 x 19.3 cm). Weight is approx 20kg (44 lb).
The High Power VHF 160 Mhz, 20 watt per carrier, XD160 Pim tester is in a small wheeled case 47.24" x 23.62" x 19.29", 4' x 2' x 1'6", (120 cm x 60 cm x 49 cm). (and weighs 42Kg (92lb). 12 volt and mains powered.