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53140 Series Microwave Counter, Power Meter and DVM in One Portable Package

Technical Overviews

Simplify installation and maintenance of point-to-point microwave links

Whether you are installing or main­taining cell-site to base-station links, business-to-business communication links, digital radio links (along rail­roads, pipelines or power lines) or even satellite ground stations, installing and maintaining microwave links typically requires three pieces of equipment. These are a CW microwave counter, a true power meter and a dc DVM.

The 53140 Series reduces the weight, volume and hassle of carrying multiple pieces of equipment in the field by combining these three instruments into one. Its rubber bumpers make it rugged and ready to withstand the elements. A soft carrying case option makes transit to the field easy and has a pouch for accessory storage. You will not have to worry about ac power availability at the site with the 53140 Series’ battery option. Plus its LCD display with a switchable backlite saves on battery life.

Save ATE rack space and budget dollars by combining three instruments into one

For measurements used in microwave component and assembly testing, the compact, three-in-one 53140 Series reduces the need for expensive ATE rack space. The 53140 Series comes ATE-ready with both GPIB and RS-232 SCPI programmable interfaces. A rack mount kit is optional.

The 53140 Series Measurement Suite

CW microwave counter up to 46 GHz

Choose the frequency range you need. The 53140 Series has three ranges; 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz and 46 GHz. The ultra-wideband microwave input covers from 50 MHz up to the maximum frequency. This reduces the need for channel switching. You don’t have to wait for resolution that is not needed as the resolution is selectable from 1 Hz to 1 MHz. For better measurement accuracy over time and temperature, an optional oven timebase is available.

True power meter with a wide selection of sensors

The 53140 Series true power meter provides laboratory instrument accu­racy in a rugged, field-ready package. Obtain 0.01 dB resolution and 0.02 dB basic instrument accuracy where you need it most—on site. The graphical peaking meter allows you to make fast and easy power adjustments. For more flexibility, a wide range of power sensors is available (Keysight Technologies, Inc. 8480 Series*) with a power range from –70 dBm to +44 dBm.

DC DVM for AGC and power supply measurements

A ± 50 Vdc DVM monitors the microwave receiver’s AGC circuitry for assistance during antenna alignment. The DVM can also check the –48 Vdc power supplies typically found at telecom sites.

Advanced instrument features that help make the job easier

The Keysight 53140 Series has the features you expect in a precision laboratory instrument. Relative readings for both frequency and power measurements show deviations from nominal values. Offset reading allows indirect measurement of either final frequency or power values or both. Averaging smooths out rapidly changing measurement displays for ease of viewing.

Specifications and Characteristics

All specifications are over full signal and temperature ranges unless otherwise noted. All specifications are warranted. Those items labeled “typical” or “nominal” are characteristics and are not warranted.

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