Remote Spectrum Monitoring System Online Help System

This documentation provides a description of the Anritsu Remote Spectrum Monitor MS2710xA software. It describes the graphical user interface, provides a how-to chapter to set up measurements, discusses SCPI programing, and covers a lists of SCPI programming commands. P/N: 10450-00052 | OHS | version K | 12/17/2020

Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27103A Product Brochure

Capable of sweeping at rates up to 24 GHz per second, the Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27103A allows capture of many types of signals. This includes periodic or transient transmissions as well as short “bursty” signals. Also featured is a high dynamic range, high sensitivity and low spurious signals. P/N: 11410-00874

Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27102A Product Brochure

The Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27102A is the ideal solution for unwanted signal detection. Using Anritsu’s Vision software or your own applications, users can identify patterns of interference, record spectrum history, and geo-locate the sources of problem signals. P/N: 11410-00875

Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27101A Product Brochure

The Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27101A is able to sweep the frequency spectrum at rates up to 24 GHz per second. This enables the user to capture intermittent or pulsed signals. Additionally, the spectrum monitor has an instantaneous FFT bandwidth of 20 MHz. P/N: 11410-00902

Anritsu MS27102A Remote Spectrum Monitor — The perfect tool for government regulators

The MS27102A is part of a spectrum monitoring system used to identify and measure spectrum usage and to locate and remove illegal or unlicensed interference signals. This is key in keeping critical communication channels such as transport, broadcasting, public safety and utilities free of impediments and distortion. P/N: 11410-00968

Radio Frequency Coverage Mapping Application Note

This application note explains how to build and use a radio frequency coverage mapping test system utilizing Anritsu's Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27101A, Vision MX280001A software, and NEON Signal Mapper MA8100A solutions. P/N: 11410-01096

Anritsu MS27103A Remote Spectrum Monitor — The perfect tool for satellite signal monitoring

The MS27103A is ideal for satellite operators and broadcasters who need to rely on clear communication channels to ensure optimal performance. A typical earth station will consist of many satellite dishes, all of which need to be monitored in real time. P/N: 11410-00956

Anritsu MS27103A Remote Spectrum Monitor — The perfect tool for cellular spectrum assurance

Interference mitigation of cellular networks is a top priority for optimizing networks and maximizing revenue for cellular network operators. P/N: 11410-00965

Anritsu MS27102A Remote Spectrum Monitor — The perfect tool for military and security spectrum monitoring

Reliable communications are critical for both military operations and for testing high-tech systems which rely on wireless command and control. Security at military facilities, national boarders, utilities, airports and other sensitive sites must all have access to communications free of impediments and distortion. Spectrum monitoring is crucial to insure that such facilities remain free of interference. P/N: 11410-00966

Field Master Pro MS2090A Product Brochure

The Field Master Pro MS2090A device delivers the highest levels of RF performance available in a handheld, touchscreen spectrum analyzer. P/N: 11410-01103

Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27100A Quick Fact Sheet

A quick overview of the 9 kHz to 6 GHz Remote Spectrum Monitor for remote RF signal monitoring. Includes features, key specifications, and available options. This RSM is designed for OEM applications. This solution can be integrated and branded into your own enclosure. P/N: 11410-01083

Vision Software MX280001A Online Help System

Vision is a software application suite that runs on a PC or laptop using the Windows operating system. The Vision software monitor and locate features enable the identification and removal of interference signals that degrade network capacity. The Vision software platform works with Anritsu's spectrum monitoring hardware (MS27100A, MS27101A, MS27102A, and MS27103A) to automate the process of collecting measurement data, providing useful information about network health, and use of the spectrum. P/N: 10450-00062

Vision Software MX280001A User Guide

Vision software is also provided as an option for all spectrum monitor models. Vision works with the monitoring hardware to automate the process of collecting measurement data, providing useful information about network heath and use of the spectrum. Vision is composed of two components responsible for monitoring and locating interference signals, called Vision Monitor (option 400) and Vision Locate (option 401). Vision Monitor automatically records spectrum data, maintains a searchable spectrum history database, enables alarm functions for unusual signal activity and provides a set of tools for managing the spectrum monitoring system. Vision Locate provides the capability to geo-locate interference or illegal, unlicensed signals. To properly locate signal positions, three or more monitors must be used. P/N: 10580-00418

Vision Software MX280001A Product Brochure

Spectrum monitoring systems facilitate the identification and removal of interference signals that degrade network capacity. By monitoring spectrum on a continual basis, problem signals can be identified as they occur in real-time. Patterns of unwanted signal activity can also be examined, providing an efficient way to characterize and locate the source of the interference problem. P/N: 11410-00876

Spectrum Clearing and Geo-Locating Legacy Signals

To meet demand for additional bandwidth for cellular and broadcast operations, national regulators are reallocating spectrum previously used for other applications. Before a new network can be rolled out within these frequencies, it is critical for the new license owner to confirm that all legacy users have terminated their transmissions. P/N: 11410-01154

Backhaul Requirements for Anritsu Remote Spectrum Monitors Use for RF Signal Tracking Applications

There are various methods for geo-locating an RF signal of interest. Primary alternatives include Power of Arrival (POA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA), and Angle of Arrival (AOA). In most situations where modulated signal bandwidths are greater than 25 kHz, TDOA provides the best accuracy. This application note focuses on the use of TDOA as a means for tracking a signal. P/N: 11410-01133

Interference Hunting: 4 Steps to Success Brochure

This solution brochure covers the four steps to success when interference hunting, as well as which Anritsu product/solution is suitable for each step in the process. P/N: 11410-00900

Vision Software MX280001A API Programming Manual

This documentation provides a description of the Anritsu’s Remote Spectrum Monitor (RSM) and Vision Software API’s. It describes the graphical user interface, provides a how-to chapter to set up measurements, discusses API programing, and covers a lists of API programming commands. API's are presented both for control of Anritsu's RSM hardware product line (MS2710XA) as well as for Vision software. Most features in Vision are paid options. In order for these options to work, the RSM hardware must have these options enabled. Please see the Vision software Product Brochure and User Guide for option information.

Vision Remote Spectrum Monitor Software MX280001A Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides the installation instructions and exercises that illustrate the use of Vision Remote Spectrum Monitor Software.

Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA)

Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) is a technique for geo-locating RF sources. It requires three or more remote receivers (probes) capable of detecting the signal of interest. Each probe is synchronized in time to capture corresponding I/Q data blocks. Software shifts the time signature of each I/Q data set to find the difference in the arrival time at each probe. This gives the difference in the distance of the source from each set of probes. Using several probes provides a set of curved lines that indicate solutions to the distance equations. The actual RF source sits at the intersection of these lines.

TDOA can provide a very accurate location estimate (< 100 m) in a short period of time. To successfully use TDOA it is essential to understand the type of signals that can be used, how the results depend on the geometry of the measurement (probe and source locations), what the sources of uncertainty are and how to mitigate them, and how to know if the answer is meaningful.