RF EXPLORER
®
PRO AUDIO EDITION
User Manual
Updated to Firmware Version 3.06
Page 1: ...RF EXPLORER PRO AUDIO EDITION User Manual Updated to Firmware Version 3 06...
Page 2: ...rstanding RBW 12 Attenuator Menu 14 Configuration Menu 16 Preset Menu 17 Using RF Explorer Preset Manager 18 HELP button 19 RF Explorer internal battery 20 Charging the internal battery 20 Using the B...
Page 3: ...For instance you do not need to adjust Resolution Bandwidth RBW every time you select a different frequency span Actually you do not even need to know what RBW is You can progress in your RF learning...
Page 4: ...ireless microphone and IEM systems and accessories Peak Max Max Hold Normal Overwrite and Averaging modes High capacity Lithium Ion battery for up to 16 hours of continuous use rechargeable by USB Mac...
Page 5: ...et handling with the SET button The unit also includes one 50 ohm impedance BNC RF input connector The unit will automatically start running on USB power when a compatible mini USB cable is connected...
Page 6: ...z to 2450 MHz that is a 60MHz range and the visual amplitude goes from 1 dBm to 110 dBm Configuration settings such as amplitude reference and frequency span are preserved between sessions stored in t...
Page 7: ...values as specified by the Calculator mode in the frequency menu Please check the section Frequency Menu in page 10 DSP mode this indicator shows the actual value being used by the Analyzer The DSP A...
Page 8: ...m You can also navigate screens using the Left and Right keys You can exit from a menu anytime by using the Return key The first time you click on Menu button in a RF Explorer session Frequency Menu w...
Page 9: ...available in all RF Explorer models WiFi Analyzer is available in the Pro Audio Edition for analyzing 2 4 GHz spectrum in standard channel format RF Connections displays the installed RF module Batter...
Page 10: ...l be displayed and then a Frequency Span Start Stop This alternative mode is very useful to select frequency range between two frequencies of interest with no need to manually calculate the Center or...
Page 11: ...accordingly A click on Return button will close the menu and go back to Spectrum Analyzer main screen Note While RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer screen is enabled the Left and Right buttons can be used...
Page 12: ...cies and there are exactly 112 steps on each sweep As an example in a 10MHz span each of the 112 measurement steps represents 10MHz 112 0 089MHz or in other words 89KHz2 The range of frequencies repre...
Page 13: ...enging aspects of proper Spectrum Analyzer usage Fortunately this is not the case with RF Explorer The design of the internal DSP includes sophisticated internal tables and algorithms to make the best...
Page 14: ...band including the Max signal envelope mode with vector graphics and real time activity with vertical bars Use this mode anytime you want to detect activity for a long period of time It is a very powe...
Page 15: ...B To next RF stage Direct low loss signal path to standard sensitivity use for linear measurements up to 25dBm Attenuator 30dB nominal wideband attenuator use for linear measurement up to 0dBm LNA low...
Page 16: ...Right buttons When this mode is selected the standard functions to move Center Frequency or Span are disabled o None The marker is not displayed DSP The DSP Digital Signal Processor can be configured...
Page 17: ...set Reset Action option to remove all values from selected preset and reset to unused state this option cannot be undone care should be taken to not reset a valid preset Frequency range when an active...
Page 18: ...ows Linux or Mac computer It also includes the ability to define custom Description text for each preset Presets can be uploaded to downloaded from the RF Explorer device using USB standard connection...
Page 19: ...eys to interact with Help screen Scroll text up and down The bottom of screen shows when additional text is available for scroll Use UP and DOWN arrow key buttons to scroll text one line at a time or...
Page 20: ...charged battery in normal conditions We recommend first charging for up to 8hs It is ok to keep the battery connected to the USB port the internal charger will stop and start the charge when needed IM...
Page 21: ...e USB is connected and the power switch is in the ON position the battery will charge However you can get additional information when using the Battery specific menu Inside this INTERNAL BATTERY charg...
Page 22: ...is point can re calibrate the available battery power level This is a useful feature to adjust what reference voltage the internal charger considers 100 capacity This reference is subject to change ov...
Page 23: ...forever the battery will be depleted but limited to a safe 3V level where the battery protection circuitry will reduce the leakage to about 50uA In any case the internal battery charger will take car...
Page 24: ...antenna is the ideal choice for Pro Audio and Video professionals The UHF antenna is a high performance robust rubber duck model for the 400 900MHz range It covers all TV and Digital TV Broadcast DTV...
Page 25: ...come with a long list of handling procedures the operator must observe in order to limit any chance of damage The first and most obvious precaution is to make sure the input RF power is not beyond th...
Page 26: ...free trial of RF Venue s Vantage software is available at www rfvenue com vantage FCC AND CE REGULATIONS RF Explorer is a Test and Measurement device and therefore compatible with US FCC regulation 47...
