Rohde & Schwarz ZPH Series CableRider Handheld Cable/Antenna or Combi Analyzer
Promotion until 2026-9-30: Reduced price (compared to sum of list price) for R&S ZPH-COM2!
Benefits of the ZPH Series 1- or 2-Port RF Analyzers up to 3 GHz or 4 GHz
- Rugged, portable cable and antenna tester for use in the field.
- Frequency range 2 MHz to 3 GHz or 4 GHz.
- Model with one or two ports for extended measurements.
Rohde & Schwarz ZPH Series CableRider Handheld Cable/Antenna or Combi Analyzer
The Rohde & Schwarz CableRider ZPH offers the basic measurement functions for the installation and maintenance of antenna systems in the field. The CableRider is the ideal tool for fast and efficient cable and antenna measurements as well as spectrum analysis. The two ZPH variants are designed for different applications: a single-port cable and antenna analyzer and a dual-port model with additional spectrum analysis and sweep generator functions.
- Handheld cable/antenna or combination analyzer.
- Frequency range up to 3 GHz or 4 GHz, upgradeable via keycode.
- Variants with 1 or 2 ports.
- Functions of the single-gate model: cable fault location, measurement of return loss, VSWR, and cable attenuation.
Two-gate model additionally offers S21 measurements, spectrum and interference signal analysis, AM/FM/ASK/FSK demodulation. - Ideal for field use: Up to 9 hours of battery life, 2.5 kg, backlit keypad, short boot time, non-reflective display, small form factor, rugged housing (IP51).
- Touchscreen; USB and LAN/Ethernet interface.
Model Overview
| Model | R&S ZPH | |
| Basic product code | 1321.1211K02 | 1321.1211K12 |
| Frequency range | 2 MHz...3 GHz (upgrade to 4 GHz possible) | 2 MHz...3 GHz (upgrade to 4 GHz possible) |
| Measurement ports | 1 | 2 |
| Measurement bandwidth | Reflection (S11) 10 kHz | Reflection (S11) 10 kHz; transmission 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz |
| Measurement functions | Reflection (S11), 1-port cable loss, distance to fault | Reflection (S11), 1-port cable loss, distance to fault, transmission (S21) |
| Connections | Type N | |
| Display | WVGA, 800x480 pixel touchscreen | |
| Interfaces | USB, LAN/Ethernet | |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, external power supply HA-Z301 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 202 x 294 x 76; 2.5 kg | |
Package Overview
| Model | Description | |
| ZPH | 1321.1211.02 | 1-port, 3 GHz basic device handheld CableRider ZPH, 2 MHz...3 GHz |
| ZPH | 1321.1211.52 | 1-port, 3 GHz basic device handheld CableRider ZPH combi model, 2 MHz...3 GHz |
| ZPH-P1 | 1321.1211P01 | Package with CableRider ZPH 1-port, 2 MHz...3 GHz |
| ZPH-P2 | 1321.1211P02 | Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz |
| ZPH | 1321.1211.12 | 2-port/combi, 4 GHz basic device - combi/handheld cable and antenna analyzer 2 MHz...3 GHz, with bias Tee and tracking generator; transmission measurement |
| ZPH-P3SA | 1321.1211P03 | Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz |
| ZPH-P4SA | 1321.1211P04 | Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz |
| ZPH-AA1 | 1321.1211P81 | CableRider ZPH T&M Kit for RF Vision - Antenna Alignment Bundle; Package with CableRider ZPH 1-port 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZN-Z103 calibration unit, HA-Z321 case for handheld and accessories, HA-Z322 water resistant carying holster |
| ZPH-AA2 | 1321.1211P82 | CableRider ZPH Combi Analyzer T&M Kit for RF Vision - Antenna Alignment Bundle; Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz; ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZPH-K1 spectrum analysis measurement, application, ZN-Z103 calibration unit, HA-Z321 case for handheld and accessories, HA-Z322 water resistant carying holster |
| ZPH-COM1 | 1321.1211P98 | Package with CableRider ZPH 1-port, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZPH-B10 GPS support, ZPH-K9 measurement with power sensors, ZPH-K19 channel power measurement, ZPH-K29 pulse measurement with power sensor |
| ZPH-COM2 | 1321.1211P99 | Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZPH-B22 spectrum analyzer pre-amplifier, ZPH-K1 spectrum analysis application, ZPH-K15 interferenve analysis, ZPH-K16 signal strength mapping measurement application, ZPH-K7 modulation analysis, ZPH-K9 measurement with power sensors, ZPH-K19 channel power measurement, ZPH-K29 pulse measurement with power sensor |
| ZPH-COM3 | 1321.1211P61 | Package with CableRider ZPH 1-port, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZPH-B10 GPS support |
| ZPH-COM4 | 1321.1211P62 | Package with CableRider ZPH 2-port/combi, 2 MHz...3 GHz, ZPH-B4 frequency upgrade 3 GHz to 4 GHz, ZPH-B22 spectrum analyzer pre-amplifier, ZPH-K1 spectrum analysis application |
Included: Basic accessories for ZPH series: lithium-ion battery pack, USB cable, AC power supply with country specific adaptors for EU, GB, US, AUS, CH, getting started manual, side strap.
Model Overview Rohde & Schwarz RF Handheld Series
| Model Series | ▸RTH1000 ScopeRider | ▸FSH | ▸FPH SpectrumRider | ▸ZVH | ▸ZPH CableRider | ▸ZNH |
| Type | Oscilloscop, mixed-signal oscilloscope (8 logic channels, option) | Signal, spectrum analyzer, combi analyzer | Spectrum analyzer with or without tracking generator | Cable and antenna analyzer | Cable and antenna tester | 2-port vector network analyzer/VNA |
| Bandwidth/frequency range | 60, 100, 200, 350, 500 MHz | 9 kHz to 3.6, 8, 13.6, 20 GHz | 5 kHz to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13,6, 20, 26.5, 31, 44 GHz | 100 kHz to 3.6, 8 GHz | 2 MHz to 3 or 4 GHz | 30 kHz to 4, 8, 18, 26.5 GHz |
| Channels | 2 or 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 measurement ports | 1 or 2 measurement ports | 2 measurement ports |
| More technical specifications | 9 bit resolution, max. 5 GS/s sample rate, max. 500 kS memory, max. 50,000 wfms/s signal acquisition rate; DVM/DMM function, data logger |
RBB phase noise (f=500 MHz, 1 MHz offset) –127 dBc (1 Hz); DANL at 1 GHz -163 dBm; resolution bandwidth (-3 dB) 1 Hz...5 MHz in 1/3 sequence | SBB phase noise (f = 500 MHz, 1 MHz offset) depending on version –125 dBc (1 Hz) or –120 dBc (1 Hz); DANL at 1 GHz depending on version –163 dBm or –162 dBm; resolution bandwidth (–3 dB) 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1/3 sequence | Measurement bandwidth 100 Hz bis 100 kHz in 1/3 sequence; measurement functions: Reflection (S11, S22 - magnitude, VSWR), with option ZVH-K39: open transmission (S21, S12 - magnitude), 1-port cable loss (magnitude), distance-to-fault (return-loss, VSWR average and magnitude) | Measurement functions reflection (S11), bandwidth 10 kHz; 1-port cable loss, distance-to-fault, transmission (S21), bandwidth 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz; connectors type N | Measurement of S-parameters S11, S12, S21, S22, 1-port cable and antenna measurement; 100 dB (typ.) dynami range for filter and antenna isolation measurement |
| Options (excerpt) | Spectrum analysis, frequency counter, serial triggering and decoding etc. | Wide range of options and measurement functions such as GSM, EDGE, EMF, interference, spectrogram, pulse measurement, distance-to-fault, vector voltmeter, etc. | Pre-amplifier, modulation analysis, power sensor measurements, channel power measurement, receiver mode, interference analysis, etc. | Spectrum analysis, spectrogram, channel power, puls measurement, transmission measurement, VNA, vector voltmeter, RF power measurement | GPS support, spektrum analysis, modulation analysis, power sensor measurements, interference analysis, channel power measurement, etc. | Power sensor measurement, puls measurement, vector voltmeter, mixed-mode S-parameters, time domain analysis, etc. |
| Display | 7"/17.8 cm, touch-screen, 800x480 | 16.5 cm, 640x480 | 7"/17.8 cm, touch-screen, 800x480 | 16.5 cm, 640x480 | 7"/17.8 cm, touch-screen, 800x480 | 7"/17.8 cm, touch-screen, 800x480 |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 host and device, LAN/Ethernet, SD card slot | Optional, USB, LAN/Ethernet | USB 2.0 host and device, LAN/Ethernet, SD card slot | Optional, USB, LAN/Ethernet | USB 2.0 host and device, LAN/Ethernet, SD card slot | USB 2.0 host and device, LAN/Ethernet, SD card slot |
| Power supply | Lithium-Ion smart battery; power adaptor | Li-ion battery, power supply adaptor | Lithium-Ion smart battery; power adaptor | Li-ion battery, power supply adaptor | Lithium-Ion smart battery; power adaptor | Lithium-Ion smart battery; power adaptor |
| Dimensions (mm) | 201 x 293 x 74; 2.4 kg | 194 x 300 x 69;<3 kg | 202 x 294 x 76; between 2.5 kg and 3.2 kg depending on model/options | 194 x 300 x 69;<3 kg | 202 x 294 x 76; 2.5 kg | 202 x 294 x 76; 3.1 kg |
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Manufacturer:
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Mühldorfstraße 15, 81671 München/DEU
www.rohde-schwarz.com






