The Anritsu MT8212B Cell Master is a comprehensive, lightweight, handheld cable, antenna, and base station analyzer designed for wireless network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It consolidates multiple test instruments into a single portable device, including a 4 GHz cable and antenna analyzer, a 3 GHz spectrum analyzer, a transmitter analyzer, an interference analyzer, and a T1/E1 analyzer.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | RS-232 serial interface (9-pin D-sub) |
| Display | 640 x 480 color TFT LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 to 15 VDC, 3.0 A max via external AC-DC adapter (100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 55°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 312 x 211 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 2.28 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Cable & Antenna) | 25 MHz to 4.0 GHz |
| Frequency Range (Spectrum Analyzer) | 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | ±1.0 ppm |
| Reference Aging Rate | ±1.0 ppm/year |
| Reference Temperature Stability | ±1.0 ppm (0°C to 50°C) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 100 Hz to 1 MHz (1-3 sequence) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 3 Hz to 1 MHz (1-3 sequence) |
RF Input & Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) continuous, ±50 VDC |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| RF Input Connector Type | Type N, female |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -135 dBm (typical at 1 GHz, 100 Hz RBW, preamp on) |
| RF Input VSWR | < 1.5:1 (typical) |
Signal Analysis & Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Return Loss Measurement Range | 0 to 60 dB |
| VSWR Measurement Range | 1.00 to 65.00 |
| Cable Loss Measurement Range | 0 to 30 dB |
| Sweep Resolution (Data Points) | 130, 259, 517 |
| Sweep Speed | < 2.5 ms per data point (typical) |
| Directivity (Corrected) | > 42 dB |
| Source Power (Cable & Antenna) | -10 dBm (typical) |
Signal Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CW Output Frequency Range | 25 MHz to 3.0 GHz |
T1/E1 Analyzer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| T1 Transmission Rate | 1.544 Mbps |
| E1 Transmission Rate | 2.048 Mbps |
| T1/E1 Connector Type | Bantam jacks |
| T1/E1 Impedance Settings | 100 Ω (T1), 120 Ω / 75 Ω (E1) |
| T1 Line Coding Settings (Option 50) | AMI, B8ZS |
| E1 Line Coding Settings (Option 50) | AMI, HDB3 |
| T1 Framing Formats (Option 50) | D4 (SF), ESF |
| E1 Framing Formats (Option 50) | PCM30, PCM30C, PCM31, PCM31C |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | Rechargeable NiMH |
| Battery Operating Time | up to 2.5 hours |
Physical & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -51°C to 82°C |
| Operating Humidity Range | up to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude Limit | 4,600 m |
Compliance & Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Cycle | 12 months |
Cable & Antenna Analyzer Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution (Cable & Antenna) | 100 kHz |
| DTF Range | Up to 1250 m (4100 ft) |
| DTF Resolution | (1.5 x 10^8 x Vp) / Delta F (meters) |
Spectrum Analyzer Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Span Range | 10 Hz to 2.99 GHz, 0 Hz (zero span) |
| Zero Span Sweep Time | 50 µs to 20 s |
| SSB Phase Noise | ≤ -75 dBc/Hz @ 30 kHz offset |
| Overall Amplitude Accuracy | ±1.0 dB typical (100 kHz to 3.0 GHz, for input levels ≥ -50 dBm) |
GPS Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPS Antenna Connector (Option 31) | SMA female, 50 Ω |
| GPS Time to First Fix | 2.5 minutes cold start, 5 seconds warm start |
External Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequencies | 1 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 13 MHz, 15 MHz, 19.66 MHz |
| External Reference Connector Type | BNC female, 50 Ω |
Power Meter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Power Meter Frequency Range (Option 29) | 4.5 MHz to 3.0 GHz |
| Internal Power Meter Display Range (Option 29) | -80 dBm to +80 dBm |
RF Output (Reflection Port)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | N, female |
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Bias Tee (Option 10)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bias Tee Output Voltage Range | 12 V to 24 V (variable in 1 V steps) (Option 10) |
| Bias Tee Maximum Current | 250 mA (Option 10) |
| Bias Tee Maximum Power | 6 W (Option 10) |
Channel Scanner (Option 27)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel Scanner Capacity | Up to 20 channels (Option 27) |
High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| High Accuracy Power Meter Sensor Compatibility | Anritsu PSN50 / MA24105A / MA24106A (Option 19, sensor-dependent) |
| High Accuracy Power Meter Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 6 GHz (sensor-dependent) (Option 19) |
| High Accuracy Power Meter Dynamic Range | -30 dBm to +20 dBm (sensor-dependent) (Option 19) |
Internal Power Meter (Option 29)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Power Meter Offset Range | -100 dB to +100 dB (Option 29) |
| Internal Power Meter Resolution | 0.1 dB (Option 29) |
T1/E1 Analyzer (Option 50)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| T1 Line Build Out (LBO) Settings | 0 dB, -7.5 dB, -15 dB, -22.5 dB (Option 50) |
| T1/E1 Test Patterns | PRBS (9, 11, 15, 20, 23), All Ones, All Zeros, 1:1, 1:7, 2:8, User-defined (Option 50) |
| T1/E1 Error Detection Types | BPV (Bipolar Violation), Frame Bit Error, CRC Error, Pattern Error (Option 50) |
General & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trace Storage Capacity | Up to 200 traces |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | Conforms to EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | Conforms to EN 61326-1 |
Technology
RF / Cellular
Applications
Base Station Installation, Antenna Alignment, and Interference Analysis