Portable Compact Range Measurement System 18-0.8

Portable Compact Range Measurement System 18-0.8
Model: CRS-PORT-18-0.8

The CRS-PORT-18-0.8 is a pre-configured portable compact measurement system ideal for measuring medium to high gain antennas from 18.0–110.0 GHz with antenna-under-test (AUT) payloads of up to 0.8 m (31.5 in.) in diameter and 75 kg (165 lb). The base, reflector, and positioning system come pre-assembled, aligned, and integrated with the chamber, for ultimate convenience and cost/time savings.


Features


  • 18.0 to 110.0 GHz measurements
  • Full 3D pattern characterization in real-time
  • High 75 kg (165 lb) AUT payload capacity
  • Conveniently swappable transmit/receive modes
  • Powerful plotting and antenna analysis software
  • Easily configurable for mmWave measurements


Datasheet
  • Specifications
  • Applications
  • Baseline System
  • Capabilities
  • Options
Reflector System
Reflector Rolled edge
Frequency Range 18.0–110.0 GHz
Quiet Zone Dimensions 0.8 x 0.8 m (31.5 x 31.5 in.) cylinder
Amplitude Taper¹ 1 dB
Amplitude Ripple¹ ±0.6 dB (18–24 GHz), ±0.5 dB (>24 GHz),
Total Phase Variation¹ ±10° (18–50 GHz)
Cross Polarization² -30 dB
Positioning System
Positioner Roll-over-azimuth AUT positioner with manual offset and feed stand with pol positioner
Max AUT Diameter 0.8 m (31.5 in.)
Max Torque Load 203 Nm (150 ft-lb)
Max AUT Weight 75 kg (165 lb), Bending moment: 168 Nm (124 ft-lb)
Travel ±200° AUT Roll/AZ, Feed polarization
300 mm (12 in.) AUT offset
Readout Accuracy ±0.05° AUT Roll/AZ
±0.1° Feed polarization
Resolution 0.01° AUT Roll/AZ, Feed polarization
Scan Speed 18°/s AUT Roll/AZ, Feed polarization
Position Controller ELE-IPC (Integrated Position Controller)
PC Workstation Computer with LCD monitor
Software NSI-MI antenna test software
RF System
RF Receiver NSI-MI Vector Field Analyzer™ (ELE-VFA), or customer-supplied network analyzer³
Distributed RF 1–50 GHz mixers, included as standard
Frequency Range 18–50 GHz using remote mixers
50–110 GHz using mmWave modules (optional)
Chamber Enclosure
Typical Isolation 60 dB
Weights and Dimensions (with Chamber)
Installed Envelope W x L x H 2.2 x 4.9 x 2.7 m (87 x 193 x 106 in.)
Installed Weight 2,100 kg (4,630 lb), approximate
Shipping Typically shipped fully assembled using refrigerated container. Air shipment possible.
¹ Specifications apply to full quiet zone at a 95% statistical confidence level.
² On-axis only
³ Currently limited to Keysight PNA only
  • 5G FR2 base station antennas
  • Point-to-point communication antennas
  • Phased-arrays
  • Reflector antennas
  • Radar antennas
  • General broad pattern antennas
Each NSI-MI Portable Compact Range Measurement System includes the following:
  • Compact range reflector
  • Positioning subsystem including feed and AUT positioner with absorber kit and motion control system
  • State-of-the-art RF subsystem utilizing the NSI-MI ELE-VFA or customer-supplied network analyzer³
  • NSI-MI or customer-supplied RF receiver connection
  • Interface kits to easily integrate a wide variety of common RF equipment, antennas and test devices
  • Full standard system interface and operations documentation
  • NSI-MI Workstation with data acquisition, processing and plotting software





RF Subsystem
  • NSI-MI ELE-VFA or customer-supplied network analyzer³
  • Positioner and range RF cables
  • RF components and devices (as needed)
  • Software device drivers
RF Subsystem




Reflector and Positioning Subsystem
  • Compact range reflector
  • Roll-over-azimuth AUT positioner with manual offset arm
  • Feed stand with motorized polarization positioner
  • Portable base
  • Absorber kit
  • Motion controller (ELE-IPC)
  • Control and motor cabling
Portable Compact Range Measurement System
Document Deliverables
  • System diagram
  • RF power budget
  • Hardware manuals
  • Software manuals
 
³Currently limited to Keysight PNA only

The CRS-PORT-18-0.8 supports NSI-MI and Keysight RF receivers and is capable of measuring amplitude and phase from 18.0 GHz to 110.0 GHz. The system includes a workstation featuring state-of-the-art NSI-MI antenna test software. Measured data provides direct far-field patterns allowing for complete characterization of the antenna’s performance. A single data set provides rapid information on antenna gain, beamwidth, side lobe structure, beam pointing, and cross polarization among other parameters.

Our pre-configured systems are designed to operate with a wide range of popular accessories and support services to meet budget and test needs. These include:





Chamber Options
  • Chamber enclosure with absorber treatment
  • Integrated HVAC system
Portable Compact Range Measurement System






Antenna Accessories
  • Linear polarized compact range feed assemblies
  • Standard gain horn assemblies
  • Dual linear polarized compact range feed assemblies
Single Polarized Feed




mmWave RF Upgrade Options
  • mmWave Band: 50–75 GHz module and Probe-SGH set
  • mmWave Band: 60–90 GHz module and Probe-SGH set
  • mmWave Band: 75–110 GHz module and Probe-SGH set
mmWave RF Upgrade Options
Factory and Site Services
  • Factory quiet zone probing report
  • On-site installation and verification
  • Training by NSI-MI experts