Kaelus IPA-0850A Passive Intermodulation Analyzer
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Kaelus IPA-0850A battery-powered PIM analyzer for 850MHz band with 0.1–20W power, 4.3-inch touch screen, WiFi remote control, and optional RTF fault location module.
Product details
| Model | IPA-0850A |
| Manufacturer | Kaelus |
| Category | Cable & Antenna Analyzers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Kaelus IPA-0850A is a battery-powered passive intermodulation (PIM) analyzer designed for field testing at tower sites and distributed antenna systems. Optimized for 850MHz 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-0850A | 850MHz869MHz879-894MHz824-849MHzRTF-1000 |
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