Rohde & Schwarz ZVH Series Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzer
EOL/this item will soon be discontinued by the manufacturer - the last remaining models are available upon request.
Benefits of the R&S ZVH Antenna/Cable Analyzers up to 8 GHz
- 2-port handheld cable and antenna analyzer 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or 8 GHz.
- Functionality can be expanded as needed, e.g., spectrum analysis, vector network analysis, vector voltmeter.
- Rugged, splash-proof, easy to use.
Rohde & Schwarz ZVH Series Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzer
The Rohde & Schwarz ZVH series handheld RF analyzers are rugged, handy, and uncomplicated, making them ideal for use in field installation and maintenance, for example for antenna systems. The devices function as cable and antenna analyzers, but can be upgraded with many options to expand their range of functions.
- Handheld cable and antenna analyzer, expandable with options as needed.
- Measurement functions: Reflection (S11, S22), options: Open transmission (S21, S12), 1-port cable loss, distance to fault.
- Additional options: Spectrum analysis, vector network analysis (2-port), vector voltmeter, channel power meter, pulse measurement with RF power sensor.
- Frequency range 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or 8 GHz.
- 100 dB (typ.) dynamic range for transmission measurements.
- Fast and consistent measurements with preconfiguration by the wizard.
- Remote control via free software or app.
- Robust, splash-proof housing for field use.
Model Overview
| Model | R&S ZVH4 | R&S ZVH8 |
| Basic product code | 1309.6800.24 | 1309.6800.28 |
| Frequency range | 100 kHz...3.6 GHz | 100 kHz...8 GHz |
| Measurement ports | 2 | 2 |
| Measurement bandwidth | 100 Hz to 100 kHz in 1/3 sequence | |
| Measurement functions | Reflection (S11, S22 - magnitude, VSWR); sith option ZVH-K39: open transmission (S21, S12 - magnitude), 1-Port cable loss (magnitude), distance-to-fault (return-loss, VSWR average and magnitude) | |
| Connectors | Type N | Type N |
| Display | 640x480 resolution | |
| Interfaces | Remote control (USB, LAN/Ethernet) with option ZVH-K40 | |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, R&S HA-Z201 power supply | |
| Dimensions (mm) | With handle: 194 x 300 x 144/without handle: 194 x 300 x 69; <3 kg | |
Package Overview
| Model | Description | |
| ZVH4 | 1320.8070.24 | 3.6 GHz basic device handheld cable and antenna analyzer, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz |
| ZVH4 | 1309.6800.24 | Package with ZVH4 3.6 GHz and basic accessories (see "Included") |
| ZVH8 | 1320.8070.28 | 8 GHz basic device handheld cable and antenna analyzer, 100 kHz to 8 GHz |
| ZVH8 | 1309.6800.28 | Package with ZVH8 8 GHz and basic accessories (see "Included") |
Included: Basic accessories for ZVseries: Lithium-Ionen battery, USB cable, LAN cable, power supply, CD-ROM with R&S InstrumentView software and documentation, quick-start-guide, SD card reader for PC.
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
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