The Anritsu MT8222A BTS Master™ is a high-performance, handheld integrated base station analyzer designed for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting 2G/2.5G, 3G, and 4G wireless networks. Combining the capabilities of a vector network analyzer (25 MHz to 4 GHz) and a spectrum analyzer (100 kHz to 7.1 GHz), it replaces multiple traditional instruments in a single 4 kg handheld unit.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 Host (Type A), USB 2.0 Client (Mini-B), 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), Compact Flash (up to 2 GB)
Display8.4-inch daylight-viewable transflective color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 resolution
Display Resolution640 × 480 pixels (VGA)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply12 to 15 VDC input (from 100 to 240 VAC external adapter), automotive cigarette lighter adapter, or rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack
Operating Temperature-10 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)315 × 211 × 77 mm
Weight4.0

RF and Signal Analysis

ParameterValue
Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range100 kHz to 7.1 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range10 Hz to 3 MHz (in 1-3 sequence)
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 3 MHz (in 1-3 sequence)
Spectrum Analyzer Phase Noise<= -100 dBc/Hz @ 30 kHz offset at 1 GHz
Cable & Antenna Frequency Range25 MHz to 4 GHz
Cable & Antenna Frequency Resolution100 kHz
Cable & Antenna Corrected Directivity>= 42 dB
Cable & Antenna Data Points137, 275, 549 (selectable)
Vector Measurements Supported1-port vector corrected, 1-path 2-port magnitude and phase
Supported Modulation TechnologiesGSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSDPA, CDMA, EVDO, TD-SCDMA, Fixed WiMAX, Mobile WiMAX
Over-The-Air (OTA) Demodulation SupportWCDMA/HSDPA, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, EVDO
High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19) Frequency Range50 MHz to 6 GHz (true RMS measurements)

Telecom and Transmission Testing

ParameterValue
Supported Telecom Line StandardsT1 (1.544 Mb/s), E1 (2.048 Mb/s), T3 (44.736 Mb/s)

Reference and Timebase

ParameterValue
Internal Frequency Reference Accuracy+/- 0.3 ppm
Frequency Reference Aging Rate+/- 1.0 ppm/year

Physical Interfaces and Connections

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorType N, female, 50 Ohm
RF Out / Reflect ConnectorType N, female, 50 Ohm
External Reference Input ConnectorBNC, female, 50 Ohm (10 MHz)
GPS Antenna ConnectorSMA, female, 50 Ohm (with 3.3V bias for active GPS antenna)

Software and Automation

ParameterValue
Data Analysis SoftwareMaster Software Tools (MST)
User Interface LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Italian

General Performance

ParameterValue
Built-in Variable Bias Tee Range12 V to 32 V
Custom Channel Scanner CapacityUp to 20 custom channels scan by frequency or channel number
Interference Analysis ToolsBuilt-in preamplifier, Spectrogram display

Environmental and Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 to 75 °C
Calibration Interval12 months

Power

ParameterValue
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Operating Time2.0 hours (typical)
DC Input Voltage12 VDC to 15 VDC
DC Input Current5.0 A max

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m
Relative Humidity5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Out / Reflect Impedance50 Ω

Spectrum Analyzer

ParameterValue
RF Input Maximum DC Voltage±50 VDC
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+15 dBm typical (at 2.4 GHz)

Cable & Antenna Analyzer

ParameterValue
Cable & Antenna Return Loss Range0 to 60 dB
Cable & Antenna VSWR Range1 to 65
Cable & Antenna Output Power0 dBm (High, typical), -40 dBm (Low, typical)

Spectrum Analyzer Performance

ParameterValue
Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude Accuracy±1.25 dB (>10 MHz to 7.1 GHz), ±1.75 dB (100 kHz to 10 MHz)
Spectrum Analyzer Attenuator Range0 to 65 dB in 5 dB steps
Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude RangeDANL to +30 dBm

Cable & Antenna Analyzer Performance

ParameterValue
Cable & Antenna Analyzer Sweep Speed4.5 ms/data point (typical)

Vector Voltmeter (Option 15)

ParameterValue
Vector Voltmeter Frequency Range10 MHz to 4 GHz (Option 15)
Vector Voltmeter Resolution0.1° phase, 0.01 dB amplitude (Option 15)

2-Port Transmission Measurement (Option 21)

ParameterValue
Transmission Measurement Frequency Range10 MHz to 4 GHz (Option 21)
Transmission Measurement Dynamic Range80 dB (10 MHz to 3 GHz), 70 dB (3 GHz to 4 GHz) (Option 21)

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Internal Memory CapacitySave up to 1000 traces and setups
External Storage SupportUSB Flash Drive, CompactFlash (CF) Type I

Compliance & Safety

ParameterValue
EMC Directive ComplianceConforms to EN 61326-1
Low Voltage Directive ComplianceConforms to EN 61010-1

Power & Battery

ParameterValue
Battery Charging Time3 hours (typical, with instrument off)

Technology

Multi-functional Wireless Base Station Testing & Vector Network Analysis

Applications

Deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of GSM, WCDMA, CDMA, EVDO, TD-SCDMA, and WiMAX base stations