Description
Overview
The GAOTek High Performance Transmission Line and Antenna Analyzer is designed for on-site testing of cable and antenna systems in various communication networks and in base stations including GSM, PCS/DCS, CDMA, WCDMA, GPRS, LTE, and paging systems with a wide frequency range from 1 MHz ～ 8 GHz.
This compact, lightweight, high-speed, highly accurate, portable, and rugged instrument adopts advanced techniques such as hybrid integration design of RF circuit and digital circuit, wideband fundamental wave-mixing, digital IF processing, and intelligent power management. Additionally, this device offers the advantages of battery-powered, touch screen operation and the feature of automatic adjustment of backlight brightness. Besides testing VSWR, return loss, and phase, it can precisely locate fault points as well.
The cable and antenna analyzer helps to improve the maintenance efficiency of running base stations and speed up the installation and calibration of new base stations. It can help users to quickly estimate the status of the transmission line and antenna system during the installation, calibration, and routine maintenance of cable and antenna systems. This device can also be used for the reflection parameter tests of RF devices and components in scientific research, teaching, and manufacturing.
Key Features
- Supports multiple measurements like return loss, VSWR, cable loss, DTF return loss, DTF VSWR, smith chart, phase. It can also conduct the comprehensive measurement and fault diagnosis on cable and antenna system.
- The instrument has a 7 inch LCD touch screen operation. Besides menu operation, users can also set the parameters by clicking all the displayed information on the touch screen.
- Each window can display different measurement types, with its independent maker function.
- Supports list sweep function. Multiple frequency segments can be simultaneously measured, and each sweep segment can be set with different points and frequency range.
- The measurement wizard guides users to finish the measurement and helps them to rapidly get familiar with the instrument operation.
- Data save/recall feature to save measurement traces or state. FLASH memory inside the instrument, SD card, and USB device are all available to choose from.
- Has embedded electronic calibration kit to perform “one-click” operation, without any external connection.
- Power measurement option is available to perform accurate power measurement along with external power sensor options.
- Suitable for field operation with its resistance to wind, sand, impact and vibration.
- Multiple display modes and function of screen brightness adjustment.
- Build-in GPS receiver.
- Remote operation and tool software.
- High-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
Applications
- Performance measurement and maintenance of cable and antenna system.
- Testing the status of the transmission and feed line system.
- Test the daily measurement of the cable system and offers multiple measurement modes for testing the cable loss, return loss, VSWR of the cables.
- Test and speed up the installation and calibration of the new base station.
Technical Specifications
| Model | GAO-TLAA-101-A | GAO-TLAA-101-B |
| Frequency Range | 1 MHz～4 GHz | 1 MHz～8 GHz |
| Initial Frequency Error | ±2×10-6 (73.4 ℉) (23 ℃) | ±2.5×10-6 (73.4 ℉) (23 ℃) |
| Frequency Temperature Stability | ±1×10-6/10 ℃ (73.4 ℉) (23 ℃) | ±1×10-6/10 ℃ (73.4 ℉) (23 ℃)
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| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz | 1 kHz |
| Directivity | ≥42 dB (Mechanical Calibration)
≥35 dB (Embedded Electronic Calibration) |
≥42 dB (1 MHz～6 GHz)
≥36 dB (6 GHz～8 GHz) |
| Source Match | ≥31 dB (Mechanical Calibration) | ≥31 dB |
| Reflection Track | ±0.08 dB (Mechanical Calibration) | ±0.08 dB |
| Battery capacity | 8 h (Without embedded calibration option, 70% brightness)
6 h (With embedded calibration option) |
4 h |
| Power Consumption | ≤15 W (No battery charging)
≤54 W (Battery charging) |
≤18 W (No battery charging)
≤54 W (Battery charging) |
| Sweep Time | 1 ms/Frequency point (10 kHz IF bandwidth) | |
| Power Adapter | AC Power: 110 V (1±10%) or 220 V (1±10%), 50 Hz (1±5%) | |
| Size (W × H × D) | 11.61 in × 8.07 in × 2.75 in (295 mm × 205 mm × 70 mm) | |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) (with battery) | |
| Operating Temperature | 14 ℉～122 ℉ (-10 ℃～+50 ℃) | |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ℉～158 ℉ (-40 ℃～+70℃) | |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | Conforms to Regulations of GJB3947A-2009 3.9.1 | |
| Test Port | Type N, Female | |
| 10 MHz Input/Output Port | BNC | |
| GPS Antenna Interface | BNC | |
Ordering Information
| Main Unit | Frequency Range |
| GAO-TLAA-101-A | (1 MHz ～ 4 GHz) |
| GAO-TLAA-101-B | (1 MHz ～ 8 GHz) |
Packaging List
| Serial No. | Item Description | Quantity |
| 1 | Power Cord (Standard tri-core power cord) | 1 |
| 2 | Power Adapter | 1 |
| 3 | Quick Start Guide | 1 |
| 4 | PC Tool Software CD | 1 |
| 5 | USB Cable | 1 |
| 6 | Built-in Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery | 1 |
| 7 | Charger on Vehicle | 1 |
| 8 | Certificate of Conformity | 1 |
Optional Accessories
| Serial No. | Item Name | Function |
| 1 | USB Power Measurement | Power measurement |
| 2 | USB CW Power Sensor | 9 kHz ～ 6 GHz Power Sensor |
| 3 | USB CW Power Sensor | 10 MHz ～ 18 GHz Power Sensor |
| 4 | USB CW Power Sensor | 50 MHz ～ 26.5 GHz Power Sensor |
| 5 | USB CW Power Sensor | 50 MHz ～ 40 GHz Power Sensor |
| 6 | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery | Spare Battery |
| 7 | Type N Male Calibration Kit | DC ～ 18 GHz Calibration Kit |
| 8 | Type N Female Calibration Kit | DC ～ 18 GHz Calibration Kit |
| 9 | Type N Male Calibration Kit | DC ～ 9 GHz Calibration Kit |
| 10 | Type N Female Calibration Kit | DC ～ 9 GHz Calibration Kit |
| 11 | Functional Bag | |
| 12 | Carrying Backpack | |
| 13 | Transit Case | |
| 14 | N-DIN Adapter L29/N-KJ-T | N-DIN Adapter |
| 15 | N-DIN Adapter L29/N-JJ-T | N-DIN Adapter |
| 16 | GPS Antenna | GPS External Antenna |
| 17 | Low-loss cable N-JK (80 cm) | Test Port Extending Cable |
| 18 | Low-loss cable N-JJ (80 cm) | Test Port Extending Cable |
| 19 | Cat5e cable (2 m) | Point-to-Point Cable |
| 20 | MicroSD Class4 | 8G |
| 21 | Power Adapter | Power Adapter |
| 22 | Embedded Electronic Calibration Kit | Built-in (only for A0070010tek-A) |
| 23 | Economical Calibration Kits (Male) | DC ～ 9 GHz Calibration Kit |
| 24 | Economical Calibration Kits (Female) | DC ～ 9 GHz Calibration Kit |
Additional Information
Applications:
- Performance measurement and maintenance of cable & antenna system
GAOTek High Performance Transmission Line and Antenna Analyzer is developed for the daily measurement and maintenance of cable & antenna system, which can realize the measurement of VSWR, return loss, cable loss etc. It has unique FDR technique, and with functions of Distance-to-Fault (DTF) VSWR and Distance-to-Fault (DTF) return loss, it can precisely locate even tiny problem, and thus eliminate potential risks. During the installation, calibration and routine maintenance of the cable & antenna system, Cable & Antenna Analyzer can help users to quickly estimate the status of the transmission and feed line system, which can improve the maintenance efficiency of running base stations and speed up the installation and calibration of new base stations.
- Cable & antenna performance measurement
GAOTek High Performance Transmission Line and Antenna Analyzer offers multiple measurement modes to measure the cable loss, return loss, and VSWR of the cables.
Cable loss measurement
Antenna return loss/VSWR measurement
Main Characteristics
Supports multiple measurements
It supports 7 measurements: return loss, VSWR, cable loss, DTF return loss, DTF VSWR, Smith chart, phase. And it can conduct comprehensive measurement and fault diagnosis on cable and antenna system.
Touch screen operation
The instrument has a 7” LCD touch screen. Besides menu operation, users can also set the parameters by clicking all the displayed information on the touch screen.
Touch and Click Parameter Setting
Finger sliding to switch measurement types
Double window display
Each window can display different measurement types, with its independent maker function.
Double Window Display
List sweep
The instrument supports list sweep function. Multiple frequency segments can be simultaneously measured, and each sweep segment can be set with different points and frequency range. The list edit is convenient: directly click the parameters to be edited. Each segment can be opened or closed through “On/Off” setting.
List Sweep
Edit List
Measurement wizard
The measurement wizard illustrates the operation steps of typical measurements to guide users to finish the measurement and helps them to rapidly get familiar with the instrument operation.
Measurement Wizard
Data Save/Recall
To save measurement traces or state, FLASH memory inside the instrument, SD card, and USB device are all available to choose.
Embedded electronic calibration
The instrument has embedded electronic calibration kit to realize “one-click” operation, without any external connection.
Embedded electronic calibration
Power measurement
Power measurement option is provided, which can realize accurate power measurement along with external power sensor options.
Power measurement
Resistant to wind and sand
The instrument is suitable for field operation with its resistance to sand, dust, impact and vibration.
Multiple display modes
The instrument has multiple display modes and function of screen brightness adjustment, which can offer the best display result in different environments.
Outdoor mode
Night mode
Normal mode
GPS location
The instrument has built-in GPS receiver, with which users can get the current location information through external-added GPS antenna.
GPS location
Remote operation and tool software
The instrument can be connected to PC via USB or network interface to realize remote operation. Tool software is also provided for data analysis, real-time data acquisition, and curve Save & Recall.
By trace dragging and comparison, traces from different windows can be moved to the same window for math operations.
Trace math operations
Data acquisition
High-capacity battery
The built-in high-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery can support A0070010tek-A to operate 8 hours and A0070010tek-B to operate 4 hours. The battery replacement is easy and convenient.
