The Anritsu MS2712E Spectrum Master is a handheld, high-performance spectrum analyzer engineered to withstand harsh field conditions. Operating over a wide frequency range, it is designed for monitoring, locating, identifying, and analyzing cellular, 2G/3G/4G, land mobile radio, Wi-Fi, and broadcast signals. With its multi-functional capabilities, the MS2712E eliminates the need to carry multiple instruments by offering options such as an interference analyzer, GPS receiver, high-accuracy power meter, and 2-port transmission measurements, all managed via an intuitive, touchscreen user interface.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (Type A), USB 2.0 Device (Mini-B), 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Display | 8.4-inch resistive touchscreen, daylight-viewable, 800 x 600 resolution |
| Warm-up Time | 15 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC/DC Adapter: 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz input, 12 - 15 VDC output; 40 W maximum consumption |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 273 x 199 x 91 |
| Weight | 3.45 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 4 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | < ±50 ppb with GPS On |
| Frequency Reference Aging | ±1.0 ppm/year |
| Frequency Reference Temperature Stability | ±1.5 ppm (-10 °C to 55 °C) |
| Frequency Span Range | 10 Hz to 4 GHz, plus 0 Hz (Zero Span) |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 10 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| RBW/VBW Selection | 1, 3, 10 sequence |
Amplitude and Noise Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Range | > 102 dB in 10 Hz RBW |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -141 dBm in 10 Hz RBW (preamplifier off) |
| Phase Noise | -100 dBc/Hz max @ 10 kHz offset at 1 GHz |
| Maximum Continuous Input Level | +30 dBm |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 55 dB in 5 dB steps |
Measurement Capabilities and Suites
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Spectrum Measurements | Occupied Bandwidth, Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), Carrier-to-Interference (C/I) |
| Interference Analyzer Functions | Spectrogram, Signal Strength, RSSI (requires Option 0025) |
| Trace Save-on-Event | Crossing limit line or sweep complete |
RF Port and Signal Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF In Connector Type | Type N, female, 50 ohms |
| RF Input VSWR | 1.5:1 typical |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1 MHz, 10 MHz, 13 MHz, 15 MHz |
| GPS Antenna Connector | SMA, female (requires Option 0031) |
Hardware Options and Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 2-Port Transmission Measurement | Supported with Option 0021 |
| High Accuracy Power Meter | Supported with Option 0019 |
| Channel Scanner | Supported with Option 0027 |
| GPS Receiver Option | Option 0031 (includes GPS antenna) |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Traces | Normal, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, # of Averages |
| Detectors | Peak, Negative, Sample, Quasi-peak, and true RMS |
| Markers | 6, each with a Delta Marker, or 1 Reference with 6 Deltas |
| Limit Lines | Up to 41 segments with one-button envelope creation |
Power and Battery Management
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, field-replaceable |
| Battery Operating Time | Three hours |
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to 75 °C |
| Relative Humidity Limit | 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 meters |
| Shock and Vibration Compliance | MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 |
Data Storage and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Capacity | Stores up to 2,000 traces and setup files internally |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tuning Resolution | 1 Hz |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Span) | 100 ms to 600 s |
| Sweep Time (Zero Span) | 10 µs to 600 s |
| Sweep Trigger Source | Free Run, Video, External, Dual |
| Amplitude Accuracy | ±1.25 dB (10 MHz to 4 GHz) |
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) | +16 dBm (typical at 2.4 GHz) |
| Second Harmonic Distortion | -54 dBc (typical at 1.6 GHz, -30 dBm input) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preamplifier Option | 9 kHz to 4 GHz (Option 8) |
| Bias Tee Option | 12 V to 32 V, 0.1 V steps, 6 W max (Option 10) |
| Bias Tee Output Voltage | +12 V to +32 V (0.1 V steps, Option 10) |
| Bias Tee Max Current | 450 mA (Option 10) |
| I/Q Waveform Capture | Option 24 |
| Gated Sweep | Option 90 |
| Coverage Mapping | Option 431 |
| AM/FM/PM Analyzer | Option 509 |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | Type N, female, 50 Ω (Option 21) |
RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Input Attenuator Step Size | 5 dB |
User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 800 x 480 pixels |
| Display Size | 8.4 in |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Charge Time | 4 hours (typical, analyzer off) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326-1, EN 55011, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3 |
| Safety Compliance | EN 61010-1 |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Interface Type | Type A (2 ports), Type Mini-B (1 port) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100 Mbps RJ45 |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Cellular, land mobile radio, Wi-Fi, and broadcast signal monitoring, interference analysis, and signal quality assessment