RF Explorer Pro - Touch Screen Spectrum Analyzer

SKU: SS114993046 Brand: Seeed Studio
The RF Explorer®Pro is an highly-integrated RF analysis and optimization instrument, that presents the ability of a Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, and...
Special Price $1,737.55 AUD, inc GST
Regular Price $1,809.95 AUD, inc GST
$1,645.41 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Nov 21 and Nov 25

Quantity Discounts:

  • 3+ $1530.23 (exc GST)

Restrictions apply to this RF Equipment for use in Australia:

  • Only to be operated on 433Mhz / 915-930Mhz / 2.4Ghz  (check the product description for compatible frequency ranges).
  • If operating outside of shared frequencies or in such a way that is beyond low interference potential devices are intended to function, then you have obtained the appropriate authorisation to do so.

For use in other locations around the world:

  • Follow region-specific frequency spectrum rules.

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

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The RF Explorer®Pro is a highly integrated RF analysis and optimization instrument, that presents the ability of a Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, and Signal Tracking Generator, offering precise sweep spectrum analysis, fast detection, and continuous monitoring capabilities. With an advanced touch all-screen display and heatmap coverage map feature, it is ideal for various RF analysis and optimization applications.

Features

  • Highly-integrated instrument for enhanced RF analysis and optimization:
    • Spectrum Analyzer for 15MHz to 7.5GHz precise sweep spectrum analyzer scans with multiple advanced modes(Zero Span, Waterfall 2D and 3D, etc)
    • Power Meter for resolving 10MHz ~ 8GHz band detection events in just 100uS with the continuous model
    • Signal Tracking Generator for rapid diagnostics and characterization of cables, filters, and amplifiers with the ranger of 24MHz to 6GHz
  • Advanced touch all-screen display: Offer 1280x800 pixels and 16.7M color, with 250 cd/m2 luminance and 800:1 contrast ratio
  • Heatmap Coverage Map: Utilize the external GPS assistance and internal manual operation to measure signal strength on the go, creating a heatmap of coverage areas.
  • Wi-Fi Analyzer: Detect signals across the 2.4/5.8GHz band, accurately identifying WiFi interference, collisions, and noise in any environment.
  • Multiple Peripherals: 1x USB3.0, 1x Audio Jack, 1x Micro HDMI port, 1x Micro SD card slot, 1x Ethernet with USB adapter, 1x Internal Battery for easy porting

Note

  • The unit is delivered with 15MHz to 3.3GHz support. An additional license is required to get 6GHz and 7.5GHz support. Click here to purchase a license.
  • The license for Frequency Coordinator can be found here.

The RF Explorer®Pro is a cutting-edge RF instrument that combines an advanced touch screen, high-resolution display, and state-of-the-art RF electronics to deliver precise sweep spectrum analysis. It represents the culmination of more than 15 years of experience in developing robust RF high-frequency instruments that are both cost-sensitive and widely utilized worldwide.

Equipped with advanced modes like Zero Span, Waterfall 2D and 3D, and Power Channel, this analyzer offers enhanced flexibility to effectively handle a wide range of scenarios. It simplifies the capture and replay of elusive events, enabling optimal monitoring of IoT, radio packets, and continuous modulated and unmodulated signals.

The device's wideband design allows it to resolve 8GHz band detection events in just 100uS, ensuring accurate and fast detection across a broad frequency range. Its advanced power meter offers continuous and trigger modes for precise power measurement and analysis, with the trigger mode enabling the accurate capture of pulse and fast events that may be challenging to capture using other methods.

With the tracking generator feature, rapid diagnostics and characterization of cables, filters, and amplifiers are possible. When combined with a directional coupler, it can measure impedance and characterize antenna Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR).

The integrated internal preamplifier LNA and attenuators significantly increase the dynamic range of the device, enabling it to handle low-level and high-level RF signals effectively. Additionally, the cable tester allows for instant and easy checks of RF cables, ensuring their proper functioning.

Configurable radio standards enable easy channel measurements to match specific radio standards, ensuring compatibility and accuracy. The heatmap coverage map feature utilizes external GPS assistance and internal manual operation to measure signal strength on the go, creating a visual heatmap of coverage areas. Note that displaying geolocated data positions on a map currently requires a computer connected to the Internet.

Advanced frequency coordination features are specifically designed for A/V and Wireless Microphone applications, minimizing interference and intermodulation while enabling continuous monitoring.

The WiFi analyzer capability allows the detection of signals present on any 2.4/5.8GHz band channel, facilitating accurate identification of interference, collisions, and noise in WiFi environments.

The device offers the ability to automatically save scan data on RAM for easy replay of any event. The captured data can also be manually or automatically saved in binary and CSV formats for later use. Continuous monitoring and alerting ensure that users stay informed with reliable alerts, including configurable limit lines, to ensure critical events are not missed.

Seamless data export to USB drives is supported, allowing all captured data to be easily transferred and used in other software applications such as WSM, WWB6, Excel, or Matlab.

Application

  • Multimedia and Wireless Audio
  • Telecommunications and communications
  • Wireless network deployment and optimization
  • IoT
  • RF engineering and testing
  • Wi-Fi network analysis
  • Broadcast and entertainment
  • RF security and surveillance

Specifications

This portion includes Spectrum Analyzer Specification, Wideband Power Meter Specification, Electrical and Mechanical Specification, and Electrical and Mechanical Specification

Spectrum Analyzer Specification

Parameter

Value Range

 

Frequency range

15MHz to 3.3GHz (baseline)

15MHz to 6GHz (license 6G)

15MHz to 7.5GHz (license 7G)

Frequency Span

0 (zero span)

500KHz to 6GHz (sweep)

 

RBW

3Khz 2.5MHz

Future firmware upgrade

will enable 100Hz 2.5MHz

VBW

Automatic

Low Frequency Support

100KHz 240MHz with external

RF Explorer Upconverter module

 

Frequency resolution

1KHz

Future firmware upgrade

will enable 100Hz

Sweep Time

3GHz / 280ms

With RBW 2.5MHz

Sweep Points

512-65,000

Frequency stability

(typical)

TCXO ±0.5ppm

Amplitude stability and accuracy

(typical)

±1.5dB

Factory Calibration

3K reference points

Dynamic range (Depending on RBW and Band)

Direct: -110dBm to +10dBm

Preamplifier LNA: -130dBm to -30dBm

Attenuator: -80dBm to +33dBm

Absolute Max input power

+33dBm internal Attenuator selected

Display Average Noise Level

-130dBm

typical LNA

Noise Floor

-160dBm/Hz

typical LNA

WiFi Analyzer

2.4Ghz / 5.8GHz

Save/Replay

100,000 Sweeps on Memory

Unlimited Sweeps on File

File Export

Compatible CSV and Binary formats

Suitable for WSM/WWB6/Excel/Matlab

 

Wideband Power Meter Specification

Parameter

Value Range

Frequency range

10MHz to 8GHz

Dynamic range (Depending on RBW and Band)

Direct: -60dBm to +10dBm

Preamplifier LNA: -130dBm to -30dBm

Attenuator: -80dBm to -10dBm

Operational Modes

Continuous

Trigger

Event Detection

100uS

Samples

2-1024 Trigger Samples

100,000 Captures on Memory

Signal Tracking Generator Specification

 

Parameter

Value Range

Frequency range

24MHz to 6GHz

Output power range

(nominal)

-40dBm to -30dBm in 3dB steps

-10dBm to 0dBm in 3dB steps

 

Operational Modes

CW

Frequency Sweep

Amplitude Sweep

Tracking SNA

Sweep hops range

unlimited

Tracking Speed

>500pts/sec

 

Electrical and Mechanical Specification

Parameter

Value Range

Remote Display

VNC Compatible

Video Output

Micro HDMI port

USB

Type A USB 3.0

Network

Ethernet with USB adapter

Adapter Not Included

Audio

Internal Speaker

Audio Jack 3.5mm

Micro SD card

Up to 64GB

SD Card Not Included

Operating temperature

5-35C

Operating humidity

Max 90%

Connector type

SMA 50 ohms

Display Technology

Anti-glare 8” IPS TFT

Capacitive Touchscreen

Display Resolution

1280x800 pixels

16.7M color

Weight

570 g

Size

215x140x25mm

Charge

USB-C 5VDC 2A

Charger Not Included

Charge Time

3hs

Internal Battery

Lithium Ion 4500mAh

Battery Lifetime

3.5 – 5hs

Depending on operational mode

Holder

Back Removable Holder

Tripod Support

Compatible with standard

1/4-20 Camera tripod

Certification

CE/FCC/RoHS/MSDS

Hardware Overview

Parts List

RF Explorer Pro Main Equipment

x1

Rubber Duck UHF 400-900MHz SMA Articulated Antenna

x1

Black UHF 900-6000MHz SMA Articulated Antenna

x1

Type-C USB Cable

x1

Removable Back Holder

x1

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Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

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