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The Anritsu Cell Master MT8212E is a compact handheld base station analyzer designed for installation and maintenance of wireless networks. Anritsu positions the instrument as a lightweight platform meeting virtually all the testing needs of an RF technician, integrating Cable & Antenna Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and Power Meter functions in a single field-deployable unit. The MT8212E covers 2 MHz to 4 GHz for cable and antenna work, 9 kHz to 4 GHz for spectrum analysis, and 10 MHz to 4 GHz for power measurement; the companion MT8213E extends each of these ranges to 6 GHz.
The Cell Master is built for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of base station infrastructure. Documented application areas include cable and antenna line sweeping (Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, Distance-to-Fault, 1-Port Phase, Smith Chart), spectrum and interference analysis, signal analysis for 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular networks including LTE, WiMAX, and digital broadcast, electromagnetic field testing, channel scanning, coverage mapping, and T1/E1/T3 backhaul analysis. Options extend the instrument into LTE/LTE-A FDD and TDD, GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA/HSPA+, CDMA, EV-DO, Fixed and Mobile WiMAX, ISDB-T, and DVB-T/H measurements.
Anritsu Corporation traces its origins to 1895 in Japan and remains an independent publicly traded test and measurement manufacturer headquartered in Atsugi, Kanagawa. Anritsu's North American RF and microwave instrument heritage was significantly expanded by its 1993 acquisition of Wiltron Company, a respected US-based maker of network analyzers and signal generators. Instruments bearing the Wiltron name from before that period are part of the same engineering lineage as today's Anritsu RF products.
The Cell Master family consists of two compact handheld base station analyzer models — the MT8212E and the MT8213E — sharing an identical feature set, chassis, touchscreen, and option list. The two models differ only in upper frequency coverage: the MT8212E covers up to 4 GHz across its Cable & Antenna Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and Power Meter functions, while the MT8213E extends coverage to 6 GHz in each measurement domain.
Both models accept the same comprehensive option catalog covering 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular signal analyzers (LTE/LTE-A FDD and TDD, GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, CDMA, EV-DO), Fixed and Mobile WiMAX, ISDB-T and DVB-T/H digital broadcast measurements, T1/E1/T3 backhaul analysis, GPS, Interference Analyzer, Coverage Mapping, EMF testing, and Ethernet connectivity.
Each pre-owned Cell Master model below is offered as its own product page with condition-matched pricing. Selecting the right model is primarily a question of whether your work requires coverage above 4 GHz — if so, the MT8213E is the appropriate choice; if not, the MT8212E covers the cellular and RF infrastructure bands typical of base station installation and maintenance.
The MT8212E specifically provides 2 MHz to 4 GHz Cable & Antenna Analyzer coverage, 9 kHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer coverage, and 10 MHz to 4 GHz Power Meter coverage. This frequency span addresses cellular bands through approximately 3.5 GHz, including the principal LTE FDD and TDD bands listed in the datasheet (E-UTRA FDD bands 1–14, 17–21, 23–28; TDD bands 33–44, tunable to 4.0 GHz).
The single technical differentiator between the two Cell Master models is upper frequency limit. The MT8212E tops out at 4 GHz across all three primary measurement functions; the MT8213E extends each function to 6 GHz. The comparison table below summarizes the specific frequency ranges per measurement domain.
All other published specifications — DANL, dynamic range, phase noise, sweep speed, return loss range, VSWR range, display, battery operation, environmental ratings, and option compatibility — are identical between the two models per the datasheet.
| Model | Cable & Antenna Analyzer Range | Spectrum Analyzer Range | Power Meter Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT8212E | 2 MHz to 4 GHz | 9 kHz to 4 GHz | 10 MHz to 4 GHz |
| MT8213E | 2 MHz to 6 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 10 MHz to 6 GHz |
Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable and Antenna Analyzer | |
| Frequency Range | 2 MHz to 4 GHz |
| Frequency Accuracy | ≤ ± 2.5 ppm @ 25 °C |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (RF immunity low), 100 kHz (RF immunity high) |
| Output Power High | 0 dBm, typical |
| Output Power Low | –30 dBm, typical |
| Return Loss Measurement Range | 0 dB to 60 dB, 0.01 dB resolution |
| VSWR Measurement Range | 1:1 to 65:1, 0.01 resolution |
| Cable Loss Measurement Range | 0 dB to 30 dB, 0.01 dB resolution |
| 1-Port Phase Range | –180° to +180°, 0.01° resolution |
| Directivity (Corrected) | > 42 dB OSL Cal; > 38 dB InstaCal |
| Spectrum Analyzer | |
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 4 GHz |
| Tuning Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Frequency Reference | Aging: ± 1.0 ppm/year; Accuracy: ± 1.5 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging, < ± 50 ppb with GPS On |
| Frequency Span | 10 Hz to 4 GHz including zero span |
| Sweep Time | Minimum 100 ms, 10 µs to 600 s in zero span |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1–3 sequence ± 10% (1 MHz max in zero-span) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1–3 sequence |
| SSB Phase Noise @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset | –100 dBc/Hz (–110 dBc/Hz typ.) |
| Dynamic Range | > 102 dB (2.4 GHz), 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW |
| Measurement Range | DANL to +26 dBm (≥ 50 MHz); DANL to 0 dBm (< 50 MHz) |
| Reference Level Range | –120 dBm to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Continuous Input Power | +30 dBm |
| Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 55 dB in 5 dB steps |
| DANL (10 MHz to 2.4 GHz, Preamp On, max) | –157 dBm (–162 dBm typ.) |
| DANL (> 2.4 GHz to 4 GHz, Preamp On, max) | –154 dBm (–159 dBm typ.) |
| Amplitude Accuracy (100 kHz to 4.0 GHz) | ± 1.25 dB (± 0.5 dB typical) |
| Power Meter | |
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 4 GHz |
| Span | 1 kHz to 100 MHz |
| Display Range | –140 dBm to +30 dBm, ≤ 40 dB span |
| Measurement Range | –120 dBm to +26 dBm |
| Offset Range | 0 dB to +100 dB |
| VSWR | 2:1 typical |
| General | |
| Display | 8.4 in daylight viewable color LCD, Resistive Touchscreen, 800 x 600 |
| Battery | Li-Ion, 7500 mAh, 3.0 hours typical operation |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +71 °C |
| Maximum Humidity | 95 % RH (non-condensing) at 40 °C |
| Altitude | 4600 m, operating and non-operating |
| RF In Connector | Type N, female, 50 Ω |
| RF Out Connector | Type N, female, 50 Ω |
| RF Input Damage Level | +33 dBm peak, ± 50 VDC (with ≥ 10 dB attenuation) |
| Size (W x H x D) | 273 mm x 199 mm x 91 mm (10.7 in x 7.8 in x 3.6 in) |
| Weight | 3.71 kg (8.2 lb) |
| Warranty | Standard three-year warranty; One-year warranty on battery |
| Calibration Cycle | 12 months recommended |
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
Used
Manufacturer
Anritsu
Frequency
4 GHz
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