Kaelus RTF-1000A Range to Fault (RTF) PIM & Return Loss Module

Description

Range to Fault (RTF) is an exciting new technology from Kaelus that enables operators to accurately measure the location of PIM and Return Loss faults in their RF infrastructure. Reflection data together with PIM data provides an unmatched level of clarity for identifying the location of faults in the RF path. The RTF system consists of an RTF Module, interconnecting cables and a “RTF Enabled” iQA series PIM test instrument. Customers can purchase a new “RTF Enabled” PIM test analyzer from Kaelus or upgrade their existing A or B-series iQA test equipment to support RTF measurements.

 

Features

  • Accurately identify the location of PIM and Return Loss faults in the RF path
  • Overlay PIM and Return Loss vs. distance data for enhanced troubleshooting capability
  • Compatible with any “RTF Enabled” iQA series PIM test instrument from Kaelus
  • Simple to operate, highly intuitive touch screen user interface
  • Quickly switch between different test modes without disconnecting the line under test
  • Speeds site repairs by guiding operators to the location of PIM faults
  • Before PIM testing, the RTF Module performs a Return Loss safety check to warn the operator before transmitting high RF power into a poor match
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Specifications

RTF analysis modes

Numeric: Distance to maximum PIM + PIM Magnitude

Graphical: PIM vs. Distance, Return Loss vs. Distance, PIM + RL vs. Distance

Return Loss

Max Return Loss (from FFT analysis) is displayed on the iQA main PIM test screen when the RTF module is attached

Residual PIM

< -115dBm/-158dBc max (<-125dBm/-168dBc typ) @ 2 x +43dBm test tones

User interface ports

1x USB, 1x Auxiliary port (Type N female)

1x RF output (7-16 DIN female), 1x RF input (7-16 DIN male)

Power

+12V DC supplied via iQA auxiliary port

RF power (PIM)

2x +43dBm supplied by iQA

RF power (Return Loss)

-35dBm supplied by RTF module

Dimensions

5.0 x 3.5 x 2.9in (127 x 90 x 73mm)

Weight

2.2lbs (1.0kg)

Operating temperature range

-10°C to +40°C

Storage temperature range

-20°C to +60°C

Ingress protection (IP)

IP50 (operating)

Relative humidity

5% to 95% RH non-condensing

 

RTF MODULE

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

IQA MODELS SUPPORTED

RTF-1000A

RTF Module , 698-960

MHz 700L, 700H, 790, 850, 900, 901

RTF-2000A

RTF Module , 1710 – 2170 MHz

1800, 1900, 1921, 2101

Note: USB cable, Auxiliary port cable and carrying case included with RTF Module.

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