
Test, Measurement, Simulation and Emulation
Products
- • Safe and precise measurement and simulation
- • Contaminated Probe Detection
- • Low Voltage / Low Current Mode - Isolates corroded connections.
- • Distance-to-Fault Measurement
- • Self-test on power up
- • Closed box calibration
- • Wide bandwidth, massive recording memory depth with contiguous and sequential recording and playback modes
- • Capable of more than three hours of streaming capture or play back at full instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) (max IBW is 200 MHz) at any center frequency between 100 kHz to 6 GHz or 30 GHz, depending on optional hardware configurations.
- • Capture, playback, and analyze the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), including both military radars and 5G signals.
- • Ranger’s open industry standard based modular construction supports single or multiple channels in a single 6U chassis, as well as optional high-speed memory depths for recording and playback.
- • Frequency Range
- • VSG: 100 kHz to 6 GHz
- • VSA: 100 kHz to 6 GHz, 100 kHz to 30 GHz (based on hardware configuration)
- • Instantaneous Bandwidth (IBW) up to 200 MHz (250M samples / sec)
- • Signal WorkShop™ Signal Analysis Suite is integrated in all Ranger systems; provides extensive frequency-selective modulation-domain analysis tools to help users pinpoint and isolate signals and identify the cause of RF issues.
- • Compact design, 4U x 19” rack-mountable chassis
- • Rugged construction, 30 G Shock, MIL-28800 Class 3
- • Modular design to adapt to ever-changing needs and allow for system sanitization
- • VIAVI designed RF test system, fully integrated into the ATEC® Test System
- • Simple Ethernet interface between RFEM and ATEC® Test System permits easy retrofit to existing ATE installations
- • Powerful test executive interface offers many advantages to the test operator
- • Global service and support provided jointly by SPHEREA and VIAVI Solutions
- • Extensive CMM-listed TPS library in development or planned, covering Nav, Comm, TCAS, Transponder, GPS, and other RF systems
- • Complete RFEM and TPS information can be consulted on the SPHEREA Customer Support and Services MySpherea Internet web site
- • Our objective is to offer test coverage of RF products from all major OEMs
- • Software-driven design allows for field updates for adding new features, capability or modifications due to industry changes
- • TCAS and ADS-B Target Generator
- • Simulates 32 dynamic and 568 static ADS-B/TCAS targets at 1090 MHz in scenario mode
- • Simulates 32 dynamic and 1,500 static UAT targets at 978 MHz as airborne or ground link messages 1
- • Simulates blocks of up to 1,000 messages for Ground Station and TCAS messages at 1030 MHz 2
- • ADS-B squitter encode/decode
- • More test capability than any tester in the market, all packed into one box
- • Pulse and frequency measurement Transponder test option for Modes A, C, S
- • Optional Command set emulation for SDX-2000, ATC-1400A and S-1403DL
- • 10.4 inch touch screen LCD display for operator control of all test set capabilities or can be remotely controlled via GPIB or Ethernet
- • Four port antenna simulation
- • Hybrid surveillance
- • Six independent transmitters and two receivers
- • Data parsing for analysis
1Requires RGSNGOPT10 Transponder, RGSNGOPT14 Multi-receiver, or RGSNGOPT13 UAT options
2Requires RGSNGOPT14 Multi-receiver
• Two independent receivers and two transmitters in each unit.
• Transmit and receive frequency range of 1 MHz to 18 GHz.
• Up to 400 MHz instantaneous signal bandwidth on each transmitter and receiver.
• Each receiver is independently programmable in frequency, gain, and bandwidth.
• Each transmitter is independently programmable in frequency, power, and signal waveform.
• Large waveform storage capacity for full bandwidth recording and playback.
• Quick setup and configuration, operational in a matter of minutes.
• Compatible with standard universal AC power, vehicle power, and battery power.
• BB2590 battery operation for extended field use.
• Compatible with Ranger Signal WorkShop™ waveform files.
• Compatible with Ranger EMS Sequencer (Vignette Planning & Execution) software.
• Mobile phone, tablet, or PC operation via network connection.
• Modular hardware structure for customizable configurations.
• Software Communications Architecture (SCA) framework for rapid deployment of new features and applications.
• Open modular architecture for easy integration into various platforms and systems
- • Accommodates both phase and amplitude type antennas
- • Reliable, FAR Part 43, Appendix F, ERP and MTL testing in high multi-path environments
- • Provides >20 dB of isolation
- • Provides shielding for all transponder and ADS-B performance testing
- • Lower antenna adjustable support pole
- • Perform four-quadrant testing by simply rotating the bearing selector dial
- • TCAS bearing accuracy < 10 degrees
- • Reliable FAR Part 43 Appendix ‘F’ ERP and MTL testing in high multi-path environments
- • Provides >20 dB of antenna isolation for Mode S transponder altitude and diversity tests
- • Reduces interference with air traffic control and nearby aircraft
- • Rugged design for ramp use
- • Fits most ‘Shark Fin’ L-Band antennas
- • Quick action antenna grip/release action