Viavi/Aeroflex 2944B Communications Service Monitor PN: 2944B

IFR 2944B (Viavi / Aeroflex) Features and Specifications *

The IFR 2944B Communications Service Monitor from Viavi/Aeroflex is a versatile and robust tool designed for RF professionals who demand more from their testing equipment. The IFR 2944B is known for its cost-effectiveness and comprehensive feature set, making it an ideal choice for both field and workshop environments. Key features include a full-span spectrum analyzer, duplex RF output, dual audio generators, and accurate power measurements up to 150 W. Its lightweight and rugged design ensures ease of transport and reliability in various conditions.

The IFR-2944B offers a fast warm-up time thanks to its standard TCXO, allowing reliable results within minutes. For more demanding applications, an optional OCXO is available to provide even greater stability. This service monitor is equipped with remote control capabilities via RS-232 or GPIB interfaces, enabling seamless integration into automated testing environments. Additionally, it supports a range of audio analysis tools, including voltmeters, S/N meters, and frequency meters, ensuring comprehensive audio testing capabilities.

For those involved in AM/FM transmitter and mobile unit measurements, the IFR 2944B provides all necessary functions without the added costs of extraneous features. Its high accuracy and reliability are backed by Aeroflex's long history of RF test excellence. The service monitor's ability to measure power from low-level signals to high-power base stations makes it a versatile tool for various RF testing needs. Its comprehensive range of filters and the inclusion of a battery pack for field operations further enhance its utility for professionals on the go.

The Viavi/Aeroflex IFR 2944B price and features make it a very attractive option compared to similar communications service monitors available on the market. 

Features

• Full-span spectrum analyzer
• Duplex RF output levels down to -141 dBm
• Dual audio generators (10 Hz to 25 kHz)
• Narrow and broad band power meters
• Full function audio analysis tools:

• • Audio bar charts
  • Audio voltmeters
  • Audio S/N meters
  • Audio distortion meters
  • Audio frequency meters
• Rugged lightweight package
• Accurate power measurements to 150 W
• Remote control via RS-232 or GPIB
• Battery pack for field operations

Benefits

• Cost-effective: High-powered accuracy and features at an affordable price
• Portability: Weighs under 12 kg (25 lbs.), making it the lightest RF Communications Service Monitor available
• Ease of use: Side handle for easy transport and operation in various environments
• Quick setup: Fast warm-up with TCXO for reliable results within a minute
• Comprehensive testing: Suitable for both field and workshop use, covering all types of maintenance work
• Versatile: Suitable for AM/FM transmitter and mobile unit measurements without additional costs for extraneous features

Capabilities

• Automatic tuning: Tunes to the transmit signal automatically
• High accuracy: Better than 10% measurement accuracy down to 5 mW on the N-Type connector
• Signal generation: Coverage from 400 kHz to 1.05 GHz with fast switching speed
• Duplex operation: Full duplex operation for testing repeater transmit and receive paths simultaneously
• Audio analysis: Includes comprehensive audio analysis tools and a range of filters
• Remote control: RS-232 interface as standard, with optional IEEE-488.2 interface for system integration

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 400 kHz to 1.05 GHz
• Output Level Range:
  • N-Type socket: -141 to -21 dBm
  • BNC socket: -115 to +5 dBm (overrange to +7 dBm)
• Resolution: 0.1 dB
• Accuracy: ±2 dB for levels above -127 dBm on N-Type socket up to 1 GHz
• Temperature Stability: 0.5 ppm (0° to 40°C), 0.6 ppm (0° to 50°C)
• Power Measurements: 5 mW to 150 W (N-Type), 0.05 to 250 mW (Antenna port)

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* Viavi / Aeroflex 2944B technical specifications is provided for reference only. Avionteq cannot ensure accuracy of the technical specifications presented herein. The technical data may not relate entirely to all model and versions of the 2944B such as the models sold by Avionteq.

Viavi / Aeroflex 2944B Comm Service Monitors to Buy, Rent, Sell or Trade in

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