The Anritsu MS2711B is a portable spectrum analyzer designed for field use, offering comprehensive measurement capabilities in a rugged, lightweight, battery-operated form factor. This instrument operates within a frequency range of 100 kHz to 3 GHz, making it suitable for testing and maintaining a variety of wireless communication systems, broadcast equipment, and other RF devices. Its design prioritizes mobility and ease of use, enabling technicians and engineers to conduct spectrum analysis measurements effectively in diverse environments without requiring immediate AC/DC power access.
### Technical Specifications
**Frequency**
* **Frequency Range:** 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
* **Frequency Reference Aging:** +1 ppm/yr
* **Frequency Reference Accuracy:** +2 ppm
* **Frequency Span:** 1 kHz to 3 GHz in 1, 2, 5 step selections in auto mode, plus zero span
* **Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW):** 10 kHz
* **Available RBWs:** 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz
* **Video Bandwidth (VBW):** 100 Hz to 300 kHz in 1-3 sequence
* **Available VBWs:** 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 300 kHz
* **SSB Phase Noise:** ≤–74 dBc/Hz @ 30 kHz Offset
**Amplitude**
* **Displayed Average Noise Level:**
* ≤ –115 dBm (1 MHz, typical with preamplifier on)
* ≤ –95 dBm (500 kHz, typical with preamplifier off)
* ≤ –80 dBm (< 500 kHz, typical with preamplifier off)
* **Measurement Range:** –90 dBm to +20 dBm
* **Signal Detector Range:** –50 to +20 dBm
* **Dynamic Range:** ≥60 dB
* **Dynamic Range:** > 65 dB
* **Amplitude Accuracy:** ±1.5 dB
* **Total Level Accuracy:** ±2 dB
* **Total Level Accuracy:** ±2 dB, = 500 kHz, typical
* **Total Level Accuracy:** ±3 dB, < 500 kHz, typical
* **Maximum Measurable Safe Input:** +20 dBm
* **Maximum Safe Input Level:** +23 dBm, ±50 Vdc
* **Maximum Safe Input Level:** +13 dBm, ±50 Vdc, maximum without damage
* **Attenuator Range:** 0 to 50 dB, manual or automatic
* **Reference Level Offset:** Available**Sweep Characteristics*** **Sweep Time:** ≤ 6500 ms full span; 510 ms zero span**Interfaces*** **RF Input Connector:** Type N Female, 50 Ohm
* **RF Input VSWR:** 2.0:1
* **RS-232 Interface:** 9-pin D-sub, three-wire serial
* **Baud Rate:** 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 56k, 115.2k Baud
* **Printer Interface Drivers:** Epson ESC/P, Epson ESC/P RAST, Epson ESC/P2, HP PCL3
* **50 Ohm Interface:** Standard, with 75 Ohm interface capability (instrument internally corrects for adapter loss)**Demodulation and Analysis*** **AM/FM Demodulator:** Built-in for testing and troubleshooting wireless communications systems
* **Internal Speaker/Headset Jack:** For audio interpretation of signals
* **Marker Functions:** Up to six individual markers can be displayed simultaneously; includes standard, delta, marker to peak, and marker to center
* **Limit Line Capability:** Single and segmented limit lines for pass/fail measurements
* **Trace Averaging:** Built-in for noise reduction
* **Trace Overlay:** Ability to visually compare a current trace against a stored reference trace
* **One-Button Measurements:** Dedicated functions for channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, and occupied bandwidth
* **Field Strength Measurement:** Available for propagation and coverage analysis, or pinpointing electromagnetic leakage
* **Spurious Measurements:** Capability for analyzing wireless base station transmitters**Optional Features*** **Tracking Generator (Option 20):** Scalar analysis capability from 10 MHz to 3 GHz
* **Tracking Generator Output Power Range:** –60 to 0 dBm
* **Tracking Generator Output Power Level Resolution:** 0.1 dB
* **Tracking Generator Absolute Level Accuracy:** ±1.5 dB (0 to –40 dBm), ±4.0 dB (–40 dBm to –60 dBm)
* **Tracking Generator Output Tracking VSWR:** <2.0:1 (<0 dBm)
* **Preamplifier (Option 8):** Built-in 20 dB preamplifier for broadband coverage from 1 MHz to 3.0 GHz
* **Sensitivity with Preamplifier:** Extended to –115 dBm
* **RF Wattmeter Power Monitor (Option 5):** Precision detectors with high return loss (low SWR)
* **Measurement Range:** –50 to +20 dBm (10.0 nW to 100.0 mW)**Memory and Storage*** **Trace Storage:** Up to 200 measurement traces internally
* **Test Setup Storage:** Ten test setups for fast repeatable testing
* **Alphanumeric Labeling:** For measurement data
* **Automatic Time and Date Stamp:** For data management**Physical Characteristics*** **Dimensions:** 10.0 in x 7.0 in x 2.4 in (25.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.1 cm)
* **Weight:** 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) including battery
* **Display:** Monochrome LCD with backlight capability, 640 x 480 resolution**Power Requirements*** **Battery Operation:** Standard NiMH battery; operates continuously for over two hours on a single charge
* **AC/DC Operation:** Optional via external DC input (+12.5 to +15 Vdc, 1100 mA max)
* **Battery Life Extension:** Built-in energy conservation features**Environmental Specifications*** **Operating Temperature:** 0 to +50°C
* **Humidity:** 85% or less
* **Non-Operating Temperature:** –20 to +75°C**Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety*** **Electromagnetic Compatibility:** Complies with European community requirements for CE marking
* **Safety:** Conforms with EN 61010-1 for class 1 portable equipment**Other Features*** **Multilingual User Interface:** On-screen menus and messages in 6 different languages (English, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish)
* **Rugged Design:** Field-proven, capable of withstanding harsh environments and rough handling
* **Software:** Includes Anritsu Handheld Software Tools for data managementWhy Choose Aumictech for the Anritsu MS2711B?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end RF test and measurement equipment. Whether you need reliable field spectrum analysis, precise signal evaluation, or robust wireless system maintenance, our team ensures the Anritsu MS2711B delivers maximum performance for your application.
