Key facts
The R&S®Cable Rider ZPH has all the essential basic measurement capabilities required for installing and maintaining antenna systems in the field. Its unique features ensure fast and efficient cable and antenna measurements and spectrum analysis. Two different R&S®ZPH models meet different needs: a pure one-port cable and antenna analyzer and a two-port model with additional spectrum analysis and tracking generator features.
Fast operation with the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
The R&S®Cable Rider ZPH boots up in less than 15 seconds and only needs 1 minute to warm up and can therefore begin measurement almost instantly.
The analyzer’s extremely fast measurements are the best in its class. The configuration overview menu allows you to view and change all parameter settings with just one keystroke. The fast synthesizers in the analyzer speed up measurements to 0.3 milliseconds per point.
Set parameters quickly in the overview menu
Ideal for fast base station installation and maintenance: the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
Efficient operation with the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
Downtime-free operation is efficient operation.
With a single full charge, the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH lasts an entire working day without needing to recharge or change the batteries.
If tasks require additional options, these can be purchased and activated without needing to send the analyzer to the service lab for an upgrade or recalibration.
Efficient operation with the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
R&S®Cable Rider ZPH with the R&S®ZN-Z103 calibration unit
Key capabilities for base station installation
All R&S®Cable Rider ZPH models share the same cable and antenna testing DNA: distance-to-fault, VSWR and one port cable loss measurement are supported, as well as phase and Smith chart displays for measurements.
R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
Base station maintenance with the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
Additional features for spectrum analysis
Field engineers often need multiple instruments to complete their tasks: a cable and antenna analyzer, a spectrum analyzer, a signal generator and a bias source. All can now be found in a single powerful box with the added features of the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH combi analyzer (model .12.) The spectrum analyzer model also contains further measurement features, such as interference analysis and signal strength mapping.
R&S®Cable Rider ZPH with R&S®HA-Z900
Interference hunting with R&S®Cable Rider ZPH and directional antenna R&S®HA-Z900
One-step calibration
Calibration is only recommended if there are additional cables or adapters connected in between the analyzer and the device under test (DUT). This eliminates any influences on the measurement.
For convenient, one-step calibration, the R&S®ZN-Z103 calibration unit automatically switches internally between OPEN, SHORT and LOAD. This saves time and eliminates the hassle of physically changing the different calibration standards in the field.
R&S®ZN-Z103 calibration unit
Weighs only 2.5 kg
With its ergonomic design, the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH has a small form factor and is lightweight. It comes with a convenient side strap to support your hand during the short measurement period. For hands-free operation, the holster (R&S®HA-Z322) comes with a harness that is carefully designed to equally distribute the weight around the body.
Hands-free operation with the R&S®HA-Z322 holster
A single charge lasts for a day’s work
The R&S®Cable Rider ZPH will operate for an entire working day on a single charge. Simply charge it for approximately 4 hours and the lithium-ion battery pack will last up to 9 hours. The advantages of long battery life are obvious: the weight of an extra battery can be saved when climbing up a mast or tower and there’s no frustration due to the battery running out during a measurement.
Handheld analyzer battery operation time
R&S®Cable Rider ZPH lasts longer then any other handheld analyzer on a single charge
Touchscreen gestures, non-reflective screen and backlit keypad
To enhance user experience, the user interface operates like a smartphone. The touchscreen is not limited to the menu bar; it also allows users to move the spectrum, zoom in and out of the span, add/delete markers, etc.
Non-reflective screen and backlit keypad
The non-reflective screen makes outdoor work easier even in bright sunlight and you can also continue working though the night or under dim conditions thanks to the backlit keypad
| Frequency range | ||
| R&S®Cable Rider ZPH (1-port model .02) | 2 MHz to 3 GHz | |
| with R&S®ZPH-B4 option | 2 MHz to 4 GHz | |
| R&S®Cable Rider ZPH (2-port combi model .12) | with R&S®ZPH-K1 option | 5 kHz to 3 GHz |
| with R&S®ZPH-B4 and R&S®ZPH-K1 options | 5 kHz to 4 GHz | |
| Frequency resolution | 1 Hz | |
| Spectrum measurement with combi model .12 only, with R&S®ZPH-K1 option | ||
| Spectral purity, SSB phase noise | f = 500 MHz, carrier offset 30 kHz | < –88 dBc (1 Hz), typ. –95 dBc (1 Hz) |
| f = 500 MHz, carrier offset 100 kHz | < –98 dBc (1 Hz), typ. –105 dBc (1 Hz) | |
| f = 500 MHz, carrier offset 1 MHz | < –118 dBc (1 Hz), typ. –125 dBc (1 Hz) | |
| Displayed average noise level (DANL) | 0 dB RF attenuation, termination 50 Ω, RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 10 Hz, sample detector, log scaling, normalized to 1 Hz | |
| frequency preamplifier = off | ||
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | < –130 dBm, typ. –135 dBm | |
| 10 MHz to 1 GHz | < –142 dBm, typ. –146 dBm | |
| 1 GHz to 4 GHz | < –140 dBm, typ. –144 dBm | |
| frequency preamplifier = on | ||
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | < –150 dBm, typ. –160 dBm | |
| 10 MHz to 3 GHz | < –158 dBm, typ. –163 dBm | |
| 3 GHz to 4 GHz | < –156 dBm, typ. –161 dBm | |
| Maximum permissible spurious signal | ||
| Maximum permissible spurious signal | measurement = reflection (S11)/one-port cable loss/distance-to-fault analysis | +17 dBm (nom.) |
| Data points | selectable | 101 to 2501 |
| Reflection measurement S11 | ||
| Corrected directivity with R&S®ZN-Z103 | 2 MHz ≤ f ≤ 4 GHz (with R&S®ZPH-B4 option installed) | > 42 dB (nom.) |
| Measurement speed | 0.3 ms/point | |
| Result formats | magnitude, VSWR, magnitude and distance-to-fault, VSWR and distance-to-fault | |
| 1-port cable loss measurement | ||
| Result format | magnitude | |
| Range | selectable | 1/2/5/10/20/50/100/120/150 dB |
| Distance-to-fault analysis | ||
| Result formats | return loss (dB), VSWR | |
| Fault resolution | (1.5 m × 108 m × velocity factor/span) | |
| Maximum cable length | depending on cable loss | 1500 m (nom.) |
| Maximum rated input levels | ||
| DC voltage | 50 V | |
| CW RF power | model .02: port 1 (power meter input) | 30 dBm |
| model .12: port 1 (RF input) | 20 dBm | |
| port 2 (reflectometer input) | 23 dBm | |
| General data | ||
| Display resolution | WVGA | 800 × 480 pixel |
| Battery (R&S®HA-Z306 option) | capacity | 72 Wh |
| voltage | 11.25 V (nom.) | |
| operating time with new, fully charged battery | up to 9 hrs | |
| Dimension | W × H × D | 202 mm × 294 mm × 76 mm (8.0 in × 11.6 in × 3 in) |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) | |
Frequency Upgrade
Preamplifier
Spectrum analysis measurement application
Modulation analysis AM/FM
(requires R&S®ZPH-K1)
GPS Support
Power Sensor Support
Channel Power Meter
EMF Measurement Applications
Pulse Measurements with Power Sensor
Interference Analysis
(requires R&S®ZPH-K1)
Signal strength mapping measurement application
(requires R&S®ZPH-K1)
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