R&S®ZNL vector network analyzer

Versatile and portable

R&S®ZNL vector network analyzer
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Key facts

  • Wide frequency range from 5 kHz up to 20 GHz
  • High dynamic range and low trace noise
  • 2-port vector network analyzer for bidirectional measurements
  • Optional fully integrated spectrum analyzer on hardware board for up to 26.5 GHz
  • Compact, versatile and cost-efficient

Versatile and portable

The three-in-one vector network analyzer (VNA), spectrum analyzer (SA) and power meter for field and lab excellence

The R&S®ZNL helps reduce investment costs with a unique option concept. The base models support frequencies from 5 kHz to 20 GHz and they can be expanded to include a fully integrated spectrum analyzer and support RF power meters. Furthermore, spectrum analysis supports a CW signal generator option. Instead of investing in multiple instruments, research labs, service centers, universities and production facilities can use a single, compact instrument that offers even higher measurement speeds and better RF performance than dedicated instruments in comparable classes.

Features & benefits

3-in-1 analyzer

Benchtop VNA with a small footprint

The R&S®ZNL combines a vector network analyzer, a spectrum analyzer and a power meter in a single, compact box. The all-in-one instrument is ideal for development, production and service environments with constantly changing test requirements.

Ideal for space saving setups
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Ideal for space saving setups

The R&S®ZNL boasts a compact design with a remarkable footprint that is just 40.8 cm wide, 18.6 cm high and less than 24 cm deep.

Convenient calibration

Built-in guided user interface wizards

Rohde & Schwarz has manual calibration kits and automatic calibration units for faster and more convenient calibration. Guided user interface wizards for S-parameters and calibration standards on the R&S®ZNL ensure a convenient and hassle-free setup. 

Increase efficiency with calibration units
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Increase efficiency with calibration units

The R&S®ZNL supports both automatic calibration units (R&S®ZN‑ZE1xx) and manual calibration kits (R&S®ZN‑Z1xx), simplifying calibration, while reducing operator errors and improving calibration repeatability

Multifunctional and versatile

Smart investment

The R&S®ZNL is a highly scalable and versatile vector network analyzer that reduces investment costs and has a unique option concept. It has a variety of functions that can be easily expanded.

  • Extended power range 
  • Receiver step attenuator 
  • Time-domain analysis 
  • Distance-to-fault measurement 
  • 40 MHz analysis bandwidth, up to 26.5 GHz 
  • Analog demodulation AM/FM/PM 
  • Independent CW source 
  • Noise figure measurement 
  • YIG preselector bypass 

Multiview of the R&S®ZNL
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Multiview of the R&S®ZNL

The sequencer function toggles between network analyzer measurements and spectrum analyzer measurements.

Precise power measurements

Unlock the power measurement function in spectrum analyzer mode

The R&S®ZNL with the R&S®FPL1‑K9 option supports an extensive list of external R&S®NRP power sensors. Four power sensors can be connected in parallel to the VNA and precise power measurements performed simultaneously. 

Supports 4 power sensors simultaneously
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Supports 4 power sensors simultaneously

You can flexibly and precisely meet and tailor your measurement preferences and needs. 

Portable

Battery and DC power supply for field use

The optional battery pack makes the R&S®ZNL a fully portable instrument ideal for field use. The optional 12 V/24 V DC power supply can be used to operate the R&S®ZNL in vehicles. The optional R&S®FPL1-Z2 transport bag protects the instrument against damage and dirt during transport and field deployments. Side vents and a transparent top cover allow portable operation while the instrument remains safely in the bag. A carrying vest holster is also available.

Ideal for both the lab and in the field
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Ideal for both the lab and in the field

The carrying handle and optional battery pack make the R&S®ZNL a fully portable instrument.

Available options

Extended power range
Product
Description
R&S®ZNL3-B22

Order number 1323.1860.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL3

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL3 down to -40 dBm.

R&S®ZNL4-B22

Order number 1303.8118.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL4

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL4 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL6-B22

Order number 1323.2021.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL6

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL6 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL14-B22

Order number 1303.8153.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL14

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL14 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL20-B22

Order number 1303.9089.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL20

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL20 down to -40 dBm

Receiver step attenuators
Product
Description
R&S®ZNL3-B31

Order number 1323.1848.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL3 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL3. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL3-B32

Order number 1323.1854.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL3 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL3. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps

R&S®ZNL4-B31

Order number 1303.8124.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL4 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL4. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL4-B32

Order number 1303.8130.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL4 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL4. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL6-B31

Order number 1323.2038.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL6 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL6. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL6-B32

Order number 1323.2044.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL6 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL6. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL14-B31

Order number 1303.8160.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL14 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL14. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL14-B32

Order number 1303.8176.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL14 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL14. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL20-B31

Order number 1303.9095.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL20 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL20. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL20-B32

Order number 1303.9108.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL20 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL20. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

Spectrum analysis
Product
Description

Order number 1323.1802.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL3

Transforms the R&S®ZNL3 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

Order number 1303.8099.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL4

Transforms the R&S®ZNL4 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions.

Order number 1323.2067.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL6

Transforms the R&S®ZNL6 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

Order number 1303.8082.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL14

Transforms the R&S®ZNL14 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

Order number 1303.8101.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL20

Transforms the R&S®ZNL20 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

Other
Product
Description
R&S®FPL1-B4

Order number 1323.1902.02

Description

OCXO accurate reference frequency

High precision frequency reference

R&S®FPL1-B5

Order number 1323.1883.02

Description

Additional interfaces

Video out, IF out, noise source control, AUX port, connector for R&S®NRP power sensors

R&S®FPL1-B10

Order number 1323.1890.02

Description

GPIB interface

Additional interface for remote control by GPIB, plug-in unit

R&S®FPL1-B11

Order number 1323.1619.02

Description

YIG preselector bypass

Enables full 40 MHz bandwidth analysis in frequencies up to 26.5 GHz

R&S®FPL1-B30

Order number 1323.1877.02

Description

DC Power supply for 12/24 V supply

R&S®FPL1-B31

Order number 1323.1725.02

Description

Li-Ion battery pack

R&S®FPL1-B40

Order number 1323.1931.02

Description

40 MHz analysis bandwidth

Enables the use of 40 MHz bandwidth for R&S®ZNLx-B1 spectrum analysis option

R&S®ZNL-B19

Order number 1323.2938.02

Description

Additional removable PC board with SSD

Additional removable solid-state disk mounted on PC board, including analyzer firmware

R&S®FPL1-Z1

Order number 1323.1960.02

Description

Protective hard cover

R&S®FPL1-Z2

Order number 1323.1977.02

Description

Transport bag, transparent cover

R&S®FPL1-Z3

Order number 1323.1683.02

Description

Carrying vest holster

R&S®FPL1-Z4

Order number 1323.1677.02

Description

Spare battery pack

R&S®FPL1-Z6

Order number 1323.1954.02

Description

Rack mount kit (RAL5014 pigeon blue)

R&S®FPL1-Z6B

Order number 1323.1954.03

Description

Rack mount kit (RAL5000 violet blue)

Order number 1338.8008.18

Description

Smart noise source 10 MHz to 18 GHz

Order number 1338.8008.26

Description

Smart noise source 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz

Order number 1417.0909.02

Description

N(m) adapter for R&S®RT-Zx probes

To connect R&S®RT-Zx probes to spectrum and network analyzers with N(f) connectors; USB connector for power supply and communication

Order number 1410.4309.02

Description

Active single-ended probe, 3 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Order number 1418.7307.02

Description

Active single-ended probe, 6 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Order number 1410.4609.02

Description

Active differential probe, 3.0 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Order number 1410.5205.02

Description

Active differential probe, 4.5 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Order number 1800.5406.02

Description

Power rail probe, 4 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Software options
Product
Description

Order number 1323.1819.02

Description

Time domain analysis

Displays discontinuities, reflection factors or impedance vs. delay/length. Contains step and impulse response, lowpass/bandpass frequency spacing and gated S-param.

R&S®ZNL-K3

Order number 1323.1825.02

Description

Distance-to-fault measurements

Allows detection of cable faults and connectors

R&S®FPL1-K7

Order number 1323.1731.02

Description

AM/FM/PM analog modulation analysis

Modulation analysis for analog (AM, FM, PM) modulated single carrier signals
(For use in ZNL, ZNLx-B1 is required)

R&S®FPL1-K9

Order number 1323.1754.02

Description

Measurements with R&S®NRP power sensors

Supports R&S®NRP power sensors for power measurements. Requires R&S®ZNLx-B1

R&S®ZNL-K14

Order number 1303.8182.02

Description

Independent CW source for spectrum analyzer options 

Independent CW source for R&S®ZNL, can be used as stimulus for spectrum analysis and requires the R&S®ZNLx-B1 option

R&S®ZN-ZTW torque wrenches
Product
Description
R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.10

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.45 Nm

for 1.0 mm connectors, 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.11

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.23 Nm coupling torque

for 1.0 mm connectors with 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.12

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.34 Nm

for 1.0 mm connectors, 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.19

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.9 Nm

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.35

Description

Torque Wrench

Torque Wrench for 3.5/2.92/2.4/1.85 mm connectors with 8 mm width across flats, 0.9 Nm coupling torque 

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.71

Description

Torque Wrench, 1.5 Nm

for type N connectors, 20 mm width across flats

Attenuators and limiters
Product
Description
R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4010.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 3 dB, 2 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4110.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 6 dB, 2 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4210.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 10 dB, 1 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4310.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 20 dB, 1 W

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.03

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.06

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.10

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.20

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.30

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.03

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.06

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.10

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.20

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.30

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RDL50

Order number 1035.1700.52

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50W

0 Hz to 6 GHz, 20 dB

R&S®ZN-B13

Order number 1303.7840.02

Description

50 Ohm broadband limiter

Terminations and matching pads
Product
Description
R&S®RNA

Order number 0272.4510.50

Description

Precision Termination, 75 Ω

1 W, DC to 3 GHz, N (m)

R&S®RNB

Order number 0272.4910.50

Description

Termination, 50 Ω

1 W, DC to 4 GHz, N (m)

R&S®RAU

Order number 0200.0019.55

Description

UHF Termination , 50 Ω

0 Hz to 2 GHz, 100 W, N (f)

R&S®RAD

Order number 0289.8966.00

Description

Feedthrough Termination, 50 Ω

0.5 W, DC to 1 GHz, BNC (m/f)

R&S®RAD50

Order number 0844.9352.02

Description

Feedthrough Termination, 50 Ω

2 W, DC to 500 MHz, BNC (m/f)

R&S®RAM

Order number 0358.5414.02

Description

Matching pad, 75 Ω, L section

bidirectional, 0 Hz to 2.7 GHz, N (f)/N (m) connectors, load capacity 2 W, L section

R&S®RAZ

Order number 0358.5714.03

Description

Matching Pad 50/75 Ω, series resistor 25 Ω

0 Hz to 3.3 GHz

R&S®RAZ

Order number 0358.5714.02

Description

Matching pad, 75 Ω, series resistor 25 Ω

0 Hz to 2.7 GHz

Bridges, power splitters and junction boxes
Product
Description
R&S®RVZ

Order number 0800.6612.52

Description

Power Splitter, 2x 50 Ω

0 Hz to 2.7 GHz

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