Kaelus IPA-0790A Passive Intermodulation Analyzer
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Kaelus IPA-0790A battery-powered PIM analyzer for LTE 800 band with 0.1–20W power, 4.3-inch touch screen, WiFi remote control, and optional RTF fault location module.
Product details
| Model | IPA-0790A |
| Manufacturer | Kaelus |
| Category | Cable & Antenna Analyzers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Kaelus IPA-0790A is a battery-powered passive intermodulation (PIM) analyzer designed for field testing at tower sites and distributed antenna systems. Optimized for LTE 800 band operations, this rugged analyzer delivers 0.1–20W configurable transmit power with a measurement noise floor below -128dBm. Its touch screen interface and WiFi-enabled remote control allow safe, hands-free testing from tablets, smartphones, or computers.
Key Features
- Battery-powered with 2+ hours runtime per 67Wh Li-Ion battery pack
- Transmit power 0.1–20W, fully configurable in 1dB increments
- Residual PIM less than -125dBm/-168dBc typical at 2×20W
- 4.3-inch touch screen display with intuitive interface
- Remote WiFi control via tablet, smartphone, or web browser
- Multiple measurement modes: spectrum monitor, frequency sweep, time trace
- Range to Fault (RTF) module compatible for fault location
- Rugged design rated IP54 (IP67 with optional hard case); 40G shock rating
Applications
- Testing at tower top, base, and rooftop installations
- In-building distributed antenna system (DAS) testing
- Passive intermodulation source identification and elimination
- Return Loss monitoring and site performance optimization
- Safe hands-free testing via remote control
Specifications
| Measurement method | Reverse (reflected) PIM, 3rd and 5th order. (iPA-2100A 3rd, 5th and 7th order) |
| Residual PIM | < -117dBm/-160dBc maximum (<-125dBm/-168dBc typical) at 2 x 20W |
| Interface Ports | 1x RF output (7-16 DIN female), 1x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Slave, 1x SD 1x monitor port (SMB female), 1x SMA-RP (Wi-Fi external antenna) |
| User Interface | Local - touch screen display 4.3in (109mm) Remote - tablet, computer, any Wi-Fi enabled user device with web browser |
| Return Loss Alarm | Automatic detection and shut down when high RL is detected |
| Transmit Frequencies | See model table |
| Frequency Increment | 100kHz |
| Frequency Accuracy | ± 5ppm maximum, aging ± 1ppm maximum after first year |
| Power Per Tone (adjustable) | All A series Models 0.1 to 20W (+20 to +43dBm in 1dB increments) iPA-0600D 100mW to 40W (+20 to +46dBm in 1dB increments) iPA-0707D 1 to 40W (+30 to +46dBm in 1dB increments) |
| Power Accuracy (per tone) | ± 0.5dB maximum |
| Receive Band (100kHz steps) | See model table |
| Measurement Noise Floor | < -128dBm |
| Measurement Range | -50dBm to -128dBm |
| Battery Power | 25.9 VDC, 2600 mAh, 67Wh Lithium Ion battery packs (removable) |
| Battery Operating Time | Depends on usage, 2 hr minimum per battery pack |
| Battery Charger | Output: 29.4 VDC, 1.2 Amp |
| Dimensions H x D x W | 369 x 160 x 240mm | 14.5 x 6.3 x 9.4in |
| Weight | 12kg | 26lbs |
| Temperature Range | -10ºC to +45ºC | +14°F to +113°F |
| Ingress Protection | IP54. IP67 when enclosed in optional hard case |
| Operational Humidity | 5% to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10°C to +60°C | +14°F to +140°F |
| Mechanical Shock | 40G shock rating |
| iPA-0790A | LTE 800791-796MHz808-821MHz832-862MHzRTF-1000 |
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