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The Anritsu MS2724B Spectrum Master is an ultra-portable handheld spectrum analyzer providing continuous frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 20 GHz. Built for the wireless professional, it delivers the performance needed for demanding measurements in harsh RF and physical environments while remaining light enough to carry into the field at 3.4 kg (7.5 lb).
The MS2724B is suited to spectrum monitoring, WiFi and WiFi5 installation and testing, RF and microwave signal measurements, and cellular signal measurements. Its combination of wide frequency reach and portable form factor lets engineers and technicians perform these tasks on-site rather than only at a fixed bench.
ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | |
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Preamp | 100 kHz to 4 GHz |
| Tuning Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Frequency Reference Aging | ±1 ppm per 10 years |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | ±0.3 ppm (25º C ± 25º C) + aging |
| Frequency Span | 10 Hz to 20 GHz plus 0 Hz (zero span) |
| Span Accuracy | Same as frequency reference accuracy |
| Sweep Time (Zero span) | 10 µs to 600 s |
| Sweep Time (Spans >0 Hz) | Automatically optimized; can be manually increased |
| Sweep Time Accuracy | ±2% in zero span |
| Sweep Trigger | Free run, Single, Video, External |
| Resolution Bandwidth (–3 dB) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence ±10%, 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz when quasi-peak detector selected, 10 MHz demodulation bandwidth |
| Video Bandwidth (–3 dB) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence |
| SSB Phase Noise (Max) | |
| 10, 20 and 30 kHz offset | –95 dBc/Hz (9 kHz to 13 GHz); –91 dBc/Hz (13 GHz to 20 GHz) |
| 100 kHz offset | –97 dBc/Hz (9 kHz to 13 GHz); –93 dBc/Hz (13 GHz to 20 GHz) |
| 1 MHz offset | –105 dBc/Hz (9 kHz to 13 GHz); –102 dBc/Hz (13 GHz to 20 GHz) |
| 10 MHz offset | –120 dBc/Hz (9 kHz to 13 GHz); –116 dBc/Hz (13 GHz to 20 GHz) |
| Amplitude | |
| Measurement Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Display Range | 1 to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps. Ten divisions displayed. |
| Amplitude Units (Log Scale Modes) | dBm, dBV, dBmv, dBµV |
| Amplitude Units (Linear Scale Modes) | nV, µV, mV, V, kV, nW, µW, mW, W, kW |
| Attenuator Range | 0 to 65 dB |
| Attenuator Resolution | 5 dB steps |
| Overall Amplitude Accuracy (20º C to 30º C, 30 minute warmup) | ±1.3 dB |
| Full Temperature Range (–10 to +55º C) | add ±1.2 dB |
| Frequency Flatness (>4 GHz) | add ±1.5 dB |
| Conditions | 50 Ω source, single sinewave input ≤Reference Level, and ≥DANL, 60 minute warm-up, auto-attenuation |
| Second Harmonic Distortion (0 dB input attenuation, –30 dBm input) | |
| 50 to 500 MHz | –50 dBc |
| 500 to 800 MHz | –45 dBc |
| 800 to 3000 MHz | –60 dBc |
| >3 GHz | –70 dBc |
| Third Order Intercept (TOI) (–20 dBm tones 100 kHz apart, –20 dBm Ref level, 0 dB input attenuation, preamplifier off) | |
| 2.4 GHz (Min) | +12 dBm |
| 50 MHz to 500 MHz (Typical) | >6 dBm |
| 500 MHz to 2 GHz (Typical) | >8 dBm |
| 2 to 6 GHz (Typical) | >10 dBm |
| 6 to 20 GHz (Typical) | >12 dBm |
| Dynamic Range 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW | |
| 2.4 GHz | 101 dB min |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) in 1 Hz RBW (Preamplifier On) | |
| 10 MHz to 1 GHz | –159 dBm (Equivalent Noise Figure 15 dB, 23º C) |
| 1 GHz to 3 GHz | –156 dBm (18 dB) |
| 3 to 4 GHz | –154 dBm (20 dB) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) in 1 Hz RBW (Preamplifier Off) | |
| 10 MHz to 4 GHz | –139 dBm (35 dB) |
| 4 GHz to 10 GHz | –136 dBm (38 dB) |
| 10 GHz to 13 GHz | –130 dBm (44 dB) |
| 13 GHz to 20 GHz | –136 dBm (38 dB) |
| Spurious Response | |
| Input-Related Spurious (–30 dBm input, 0 dB input attenuation, Span <1.7 GHz) | –70 dBc typical; –60 dBc max; except input frequency 3275 MHz, –50 dBc max |
| Residual Spurious (Preamplifier off, RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation) | –90 dBm max; –85 dBm max, >13 GHz |
| Residual Spurious (Preamplifier on, RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation) | –100 dBm max |
| General | |
| RF Input VSWR (≥10 dB input attenuation) | 1.5:1 typical <13 GHz; 2:1 typical 13 to 20 GHz |
| Maximum Continuous Input (≥10 dB input attenuation) | +30 dBm |
| Input Damage Level | ≥10 dB input attenuation, >+30 dBm, ±50 Vdc |
| ESD Damage Level (≥10 dB input attenuation) | >10 kV |
| External Reference Frequencies | 1, 1.2288, 1.544, 2.048, 2.4576, 4.8, 4.9152, 5, 9.8304, 10, 13 and 19.6608 MHz at –10 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Battery Life | 2.3 hours typical |
| Display | |
| Display | Bright daylight-viewable color transmissive LCD: Full SVGA, 8 in. |
| Languages | |
| Built-in Languages | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Two customized languages can be installed from Master Software Tools. |
| Marker Modes | |
| Markers | 6 Markers, 9 Modes: Normal, Delta, Marker to Peak, Marker to Center, Marker to Reference Level, Next Peak Left, Next Peak Right, All Markers Off, Noise Marker, Frequency Counter Marker (1 Hz resolution), Markers Tracking or Fixed, Marker 1 reference for all deltas. |
| Sweeps | |
| Sweeps | Full span, Zero span, Span Up/Span Down |
| Detection | |
| Detection | Peak, Negative peak, Sample, RMS, Quasi-peak |
| Memory | |
| Trace and Setup Storage | Limited only by the capacity of the installed Compact Flash card or USB Flash drive. For a 256 MB card, storage is greater than 13000 spectrum analyzer traces and over 10000 setups. |
| Traces | |
| Displayed Traces | Three Traces with trace overlay. Trace A is always the live data; Traces B and C can be either stored data or traces which have been mathematically manipulated. Trace C can show max hold or min hold. |
| Interfaces | |
| Interfaces | Type N female RF connector for Spectrum Analyzer input; Reverse polarity BNC jack for optional GPS antenna connector; BNC female connectors for ext. reference and ext. trigger; 5-pin Mini-B USB 2.0 for data transfer to a PC; USB 2.0 Host connector used with PSN50 High Accuracy Power Meter and USB Flash Drives; RJ45 connector for Ethernet 10/100 Base T; 2.5 mm 3-wire headset connector |
| Size and Weight | |
| Size | 313W x 211H x 77D mm (12W x 8H x 3D in.) |
| Weight | 3.4 kg (<7.5 lbs.) typical |
| Environmental | |
| Standard | MIL-PRF-28800F class 2 |
| Operating | –10º C to 55º C, humidity 85% or less |
| Storage | –51º C to 71º C |
| Altitude | 4600 meters, operating and non-operating |
| Safety | |
| Safety | Conforms to EN 61010-1 for Class 1 portable equipment |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | |
| EMC | Meets European Community requirements for CE marking. |
Important: Maximum continuous input: +30 dBm (≥10 dB input attenuation). Input damage level: >+30 dBm, ±50 Vdc.
Important: Most over-the-air, RF measurement, and demodulator options for the MS2724B require Option MS2724B-009 (IQ Demodulation Hardware); Options MS2724B-033 and MS2724B-034 additionally require Option MS2724B-031 (GPS).
Important: Option MS2724B-019 High Accuracy Power Meter does not include the PSN50 sensor; the sensor (PSN50 or MA24106A) must be obtained separately.
Important: Discrete spurious signals are not included in the measurement of DANL as they are covered by the residual spurious specification.
This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.
ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
Model No
Anritsu
Condition
Pre-Owned
Manufacturer
Anritsu
Spec_ana_freq
9 kHz to 20 GHz
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