The Anritsu MS27102A Remote Spectrum Monitor is a field-deployable RF surveillance instrument designed for continuous spectrum monitoring in outdoor environments. Operating from 9 kHz to 6 GHz with 1 Hz tuning resolution, it delivers real-time interference detection, signal identification, and spectrum analysis critical for regulatory compliance and wireless network optimization. The IP67-rated enclosure withstands harsh field conditions across –40 °C to +55 °C, while integrated GPS synchronization and high-precision IQ capture enable accurate signal geolocation and time-stamped measurements. Dual interfaces—Gigabit Ethernet with embedded web server and SCPI command support—allow browser-based remote control via Chrome or Firefox, or integration with custom automation routines.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 9 kHz to 6 GHz; 1 Hz tuning resolution
• **Sweep Speed:** Up to 24 GHz/s
• **Instantaneous FFT Bandwidth:** 20 MHz
• **Dynamic Range:** >106 dB (normalized to 1 Hz BW)
• **Phase Noise:** –99 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset at 1 GHz
• **Frequency Accuracy:** <±1.5 ppm; <±50 ppb with GPS High Accuracy Mode
• **IQ Capture:** Block mode and streaming
• **IQ Time Stamping:** GPS-synchronized, <9 nsec resolution for geolocation calculations
• **Measurements:** Occupied bandwidth, channel power, spectrogram, signal strength
• **Power Consumption:** <11 watts
• **Input Power:** 11 VDC to 24 VDC
• **Operating Temperature:** –40 °C to +55 °C
• **Enclosure:** IP67 rated (dust-tight, water-resistant)
• **RF Input:** 2, 4, or 6 port options available
• **Interfaces:** Gigabit Ethernet, integrated web server, SCPI, integrated GPS receiver
• **Operating System:** Linux
## Key Features
• Save on Event captures measurements only when user-defined thresholds are exceeded, minimizing storage overhead
• Integrated GPS receiver synchronizes time and location data for interference source tracking
• Web-based remote control eliminates need for dedicated software installations
• SCPI compatibility enables integration into existing monitoring networks and custom applications
## Typical Applications
• Spectrum clearing and regulatory compliance operations
• Interference detection and mitigation
• Critical infrastructure spectrum protection
• Government and military spectrum surveillance
• Wireless network optimization and interference analysis
## Compatibility & Integration
• **Web Browsers:** Chrome and Firefox via integrated server
• **Remote Programming:** SCPI commands for custom control applications
• **Vision™ Software:** Optional integration for automated measurements, alarming, and signal source geolocation
