FREEDOM R8100
The R8100 is the premium, ultra-portable member of our product family. It has all the functionality and test capabilities of our industry-standard R8000 communications system analyzer, but also features an internal battery, premier ergonomics and suite of advanced features that are optional on the R8000. With the R8100, there’s absolutely no trade-off between benchtop power and total portability and the unit’s Class 3 Mil-Spec shock and vibration rating at test to its suitability for nearly any LMR test environment.
TOTAL PORTABILITY
Every R8100 ships with a Lithium Ion battery weighing just one pound (490g). The battery powers the unit for well over 90 minutes, and is field swappable in less than 30 seconds. Just open the cover, remove the battery, and insert another into the side of the unit. While on AC power, the R8100 charges the internal battery and when AC power is removed, the unit seamlessly moves from AC to DC without interruption. The R8100 display shows available battery capacity at all times. Spare batteries and a stand-alone charger can also be purchased for applications requiring extended portability.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Our proprietary “Dual-Display,” showing the carrier and modulation scope on the same screen is included as a standard feature with every R8100, as is a tracking generator and cable fault locator. A feature unique to the R8100 is the ability to select the power meter scale in bar graph mode: choose from 5, 50 or 150W. Finally, the R8100 also offers the ability to display menu selections in French, German and Spanish.
HIGH PERFORMANCE TRACKING GENERATOR
Our Tracking Generator option provides an integrated instrument that sets up the RF Generator in a sweeping mode that is lock stepped with the Spectrum Analyzer. The tracker’s extraordinary dynamic range and response time delivers an invaluable tool for measuring and servicing RF filtering and combining networks like IF filters and Duplexers. The R8100 low Spectrum Analyzer noise floor, FFT processing, and broad selection of display and marker functions assure quick and accurate measurements. Antenna return loss and VSWR measurements can be made with the use of the optional Return Loss Bridge (R8-VSWR).
PREMIER ERGONOMICS
The R8100 features a color-enhanced, high-contrast display with key measurements shown in larger, bright blue font. It’s tuning knob also serves as a data-entry key, allowing the user to minimize the amount of hand movement required to navigate test procedures. It also sports a rugged, foldable metal handle and ear phone jack for use in high-noise environments.
SUPERIOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER
The R8100 comes equipped with a superior spectrum analyzer with a noise floor well below -140 dBm at narrow spans, super-fast signal acquisition, 4 markers (2 standard), and an available variable vertical scale down to 1 dB per division.
EXPANDABLE AND UPGRADABLE
The R8100 features a color-enhanced, high-contrast display with key measurements shown in larger, bright blue font. It’s tuning knob also serves as a data-entry key, allowing the user to minimize the amount of hand movement required to navigate test procedures. It also sports a rugged, foldable metal handle and ear phone jack for use in high-noise environments.
LOW PHASE NOISE AND MONITOR & CONTROL INTERFACE
The R8100 features a color-enhanced, high-contrast display with key measurements shown in larger, bright blue font. It’s tuning knob also serves as a data-entry key, allowing the user to minimize the amount of hand movement required to navigate test procedures. It also sports a rugged, foldable metal handle and ear phone jack for use in high-noise environments.
The R8100 and R8000 comprehensively support every major LMR protocol. Our test suites for both P25 Phase 1 and 2 are fully compliant with the TIA/EIA specification and employ every modulation and test pattern called out in the specification. And our P25 Phase 1 trunking option allows the test set to emulate a base station and trunking controller.
Our analyzers also lead the way in testing the new 6.25kHz and 6.25kHz channel equivalent technologies. Our NXDN and DMR test modes fully conform to the applicable specifications. NXDN “Type C” Trunking simulates the functions of an NXDN central controller.
We also feature the industry’s most complete TETRA test capability with TMO and DMO subscriber, Base Station Monitoring and Base Station T1 Test options.
PTC testing on the R8100 and R8000 supports Physical layer testing of ITCR PTC radios used in the I-ETMS® (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System).
Avionics ramp testing. An industry first – avionics ramp test capability is also now available in an LMR service monitor! An all-in-one solution for radio shops with the need to test avionics radios
Our AutoTune option performs all recommended factory test and alignment procedures for every major radio manufacturer in a fraction of the time needed to perform them manually. Just select your radio model and connect as shown on the unit, choose the tests and alignments you wish to perform, then enter your operator ID and press the “start button.”
BENEFITS
· Test time reduced by over 80%
· Consistent manufacturer specified alignments among radios
· Accurate and repeatable test results
· Comprehensive test reports show before & after readings, time, date and operator identification
· Pass/Fail indicators flag radio defects
· Little or no technical expertise required
· Results are stored on the unit and can be exported to a USB drive for analysis with PC spreadsheet software
The test set automatically reads key radio information such as model number and serial number, and makes the measurements and alignments needed to bring the radio within factory specifications. Within minutes you have a complete record of your test session stored on the unit in comma delimited form for quick and easy recall. Over time you will build a complete test history for every radio -ideal for large fleets with formal Preventative Maintenance programs. Test reports can be conveniently viewed on the unit or exported for further analysis using spreadsheets and other data manipulation programs.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY UNIT:
· Telescoping Antenna & Right Angle BNC Adapter
· Microphone
· Oscilloscope Probe
· Power Cord & AC Adapter
· Cable Fault Locator Kit (R8100 only) (3dB splitter, 50-ohm load on chain w/bolt & nut, and qty 2 12-inch BNC cables)
· Internal Lithium Ion Battery (R8100 only)
· TNC-to-BNC Adapter (R8100 only)
· 12V to 16V Converter (R8100)