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Sencore Introduces RF Troubleshooting and Installation Tools (31/10/2003)

SA1501 Spectrum Analyzer

Sencore introduces a new portable spectrum analyzer, Model SA1501. The SA1501 is perfect for field installation and troubleshooting applications from 100 kHz to 1 GHz. It analyzes TV antenna reception, CATV or MATV signals, cellular, two-way radio, pager, FM broadcast, telemetry, RF generators, RF transmitters and virtually any signals in the RF spectrum to 1 GHz. It analyzes the RF spectrum for spurious signals, harmonics and noise that are interfering with desired signals. The SA1501 offers a reduced case size & weight along with a bright 3 inch display. It comes field equipped with a Ni-Cad battery pack, carrying case, transport handle and protective cover. The SA1501 may be teamed with the Sencore noise generator, Model NG1502, for thorough frequency response analysis of RF distribution or telemetry systems and devices.

NG1502 Noise Generator

Sencore introduces a broadband RF noise generator, Model NG1502. The NG1502 produces a flat spectrum noise output from 5 to 2,150 MHz. It is teamed with a spectrum analyzer, such as the Sencore SA1501, to provide thorough frequency response analysis of RF distribution or telemetry systems, RF cables, and RF components including filters, amplifiers and passive devices. It can be used to peak notch filters or band-pass filters in RF systems. Analyze RF amplifier gain and frequency response. Inspect RF distribution systems including CATV/MATV or telemetry. Analyze MATV systems found in apartments, schools or homes to determine high frequency band-pass channel limitation. Check frequency response vs. signal loss of RF distribution or transmission cables. The SA1501 is battery operated so it can be used at remote locations. The NG1502 comes equipped with rechargeable battery pack, protective carry case, adapters, cables, protective cover and power adapter.

DSM1462 Digital Satellite Meter

Sencore introduces a digital satellite meter, Model DSM1462. The DSM1462 is designed to receive and measure reception of digital QPSK satellite signals including DSS and DVB standards. It provides a transponder signal lock indicator and buzzer for digital signals along with an average satellite signal power and signal quality measurements including easy to see bar graph indicators. The DSM1462 helps peak align the satellite dish and polarization adjustments to avoid loss reception from weather changes, interference or aging components. A Total Quality measurement based upon the noise margin is indicated on a bar graph labeled as Fail, Marginal or Pass. The DSM1462 stores up to 99 computer programmable orbit position & transponder programs. It's compatible with all LNB polarization and band switching protocols including DiSEqC. It comes ready to use with battery, power adapter, protective case and connectors.

SLM1453 Signal Level Meter

Sencore introduces a new handheld analog/digital signal level meter/analyzer, Model SLM1453. The SLM1453 provides signal level measurements of both digital and analog off-air and cable TV channels 2-136 (5-870MHz). It measures digital QAM64, QAM256 cable channels and 8-VSB digital off-air channels for level, emulated bit-error-rate (BER) , and digital flatness. A MUX ANALYSIS provides a digital channel quality indication of Pass, Marginal or Fail performance. The SLM1453 comes with a monopole antenna for detecting and locating signal leakage from a cable or RF distribution system. The SLM1453 provides data logging capabilities of up to 35 sites. It is supplied with a protective carrying case, monopole antenna, AC charger, and test cable.

All 4 products in the RF Tool Suite are shipping now.

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