The Anritsu MS2720xA is a compact, rack-mountable remote spectrum monitor engineered for long-term RF spectrum surveillance across wide geographic areas. It delivers high-performance analysis capabilities for signal intelligence, interference detection, and monitoring of LMR, cellular, satellite, and defense electronic bands, with frequency coverage extending to 54 GHz.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range Options**: 9 GHz, 14 GHz, 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz, 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz, 54 GHz
• **Analysis Bandwidth**: 110 MHz (Real-Time Spectrum Analysis)
• **Resolution Bandwidth**: 1 Hz to 10 MHz
• **Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)**: −164 dBm with preamplifier
• **Amplitude Range**: DANL to +30 dBm
• **Third Order Intercept (TOI)**: +20 dBm (typical)
• **Amplitude Accuracy**: ±1.3 dB (below 14 GHz); ±0.5 dB typical
• **Phase Noise**: −110 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 100 kHz offset (typical)
• **Zero Span**: 60 ns minimum
## Key Features
• **Form Factor**: 19-inch rack mount case
• **Memory**: Stores up to 1,000 measurement setups and 1,000 traces internally; USB memory device support (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext4)
• **Remote Interface**: Ethernet or USB TMC connectivity for distributed monitoring
• **PC Control**: Anritsu Remote Tool replicates instrument display on PC with full control and simulation mode capability
## Typical Applications
• Long-term spectrum surveillance and trend analysis
• Signal intelligence and RF environment characterization
• Interference detection and source localization
• Licensed and unlicensed band monitoring
• Satellite and defense electronic signal monitoring
## Compatibility & Integration
The MS2720xA integrates with Anritsu’s software ecosystem: Anritsu Remote Tool for remote operation, Anritsu Report Tool for measurement analysis and PDF generation, IQ Signal Master MX280005A for vector signal post-processing, and Vision™ Software MX280001A for spectrum monitoring applications. Firmware updates via Field Master Pro and RSM Instrument Software are available. ESD precautions required during operation and handling.
