HP E4900 Series Spectrum Monitoring Systems


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The HP E4900 series spectrum monitoring systems can efficiently detect interference and manage frequency assignments for regulatory agencies, telecommunications service providers, civil aviation, and military customers. These spectrum monitoring systems provide a variety of measurement tools to characterize the RF spectrum. Signal logging scans entire radio bands, recording traces as desired and displaying up to eight bands in three different formats for easy-to-understand visual presentation of radio activity. Carrier measurements characterize individual signals to check them against radio regulations. Spectral occupancy provides statistical information about channel usage, Optional demodulation and recording helps identify radio signals by their content. HP E4900 spectrum monitoring systems provide concise summaries of extensive radio monitoring sessions. Over a dozen preprogrammed reports allow you to make sound decisions in minimal time. When standard reports do not suit your exact need, you can create customized reports by exporting monitoring data to familiar PC spreadsheets and word processors.

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General Characteristics

Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz, depending on the model. Displayed Average Noise Level (characteristic) HP Model Frequency rbw DANL ----------------------------------------------------------- HP E4900B 10 MHz to 1.8 GHz 1 kHz -112 dBm HP E4901B 10 MHz to 2.9 GHz 1 kHz -112 dBm HP E4902B 10 MHz to 2.9 GHz 1 kHz -114 dBm 2.9 GHz to 6.5 GHz 1 kHz -118 dBm 6.5 GHz to 13.2 GHz 1 kHz -115 dBm 13.2 GHz to 22 GHz 1 kHz -110 dBm 22 GHz to 26.5 GHz 1 kHz -109 dBm Input: Type-N (f), 50 ohms VSWR: <2:1 Maximum Input Power (standard) 0 dB input attenuation: +10 dBm >=10 dB input attenuation: +30 dBm Size Spectrum Analyzer: 163 mm H x 325 mm W x 427 mm D Laptop PC: 50 mm H x 295 mm W x 226 mm D Rack (HP E4900B/01B/02B Opt 002):¹ 24 in H x 36 in W x 26 in D Rack (HP E4900B/01B Opt 003):¹ 55 in H x 36 in W x 26 in D Weight Spectrum Analyzer: 20 kg Laptop PC: 3.5 kg Rack (HP E4900B/01B/02B Opt 002): 60 kg Rack (HP E4900B/01B Opt 003): 190 kg Power Consumption HP E4900B/01B/02B: 220 W maximum HP E4900B/01B Opt 003: 330 W maximum HP E4903B: 30 W maximum Temperature Range: 10°C to 40°C ¹Includes four removable five-inch diameter wheels which add 6.5 inches to the rack height when mounted.

Antenna Characteristics

Option 011 Frequency Range: 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz Type: discone Directionality: omnidirectional Antenna Gain: 0 dBi, nominal Polarization: vertical Size: 1.7 m high x 0.85 m diameter Weight: 1 kg Recommended Use: fixed site, outdoors Option 012 Frequency Range: 25 MHz to 2.9 GHz Type: conical monopole enclosed in radome (protective enclosure) Directionality: omnidirectional Polarization: vertical Size: 13.12 in high x 20 in diameter Weight: 16 lbs Recommended Use: fixed or mobile Option 013 Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 18 GHz Type: biconic enclosed in radome (protective enclosure) Directionality: omnidirectional Antenna Gain: 0 dBi, copolarized Polarization: slant linear (receives V, H, RHCP, and LHCP) Size: 5.25 in high x 7 in diameter Weight: 3 lbs Recommended Use: fixed or mobile


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Product Ordering Information

HP E4900B	1.8 GHz Spectrum Monitoring System
System includes HP 8591E spectrum analyzer, telescoping whip antenna,
HP Omnibook	laptop PC, and installed and configured spectrum monitoring
software running under MS Windows®.
   Opt 002	Adds Preamplifier and Transportable Rack: rack contains spectrum analyzer
                laptop PC in a locking tray, and a drawer to hold manuals and
                removable wheels from the rack.
   Opt 003	Adds Preamplifier, Switch, Rack, Receiver and
	        Recorder, Keyboard, and 17" Monitor.  Preamplifier is switchable.
	        Rack contains spectrum analyzer, laptop PC and keyboard in
	        locking trays, monitor, preamplifier, switch, switch controller,
	        receiver, and recorder.
   Opt 011	Adds 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        discone suitable for outdoor, fixed-site applications.  Includes
 	        50-foot low-loss cable.
   Opt 012	Adds 25 MHz to 2.9 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        conical monopole suitable for fixed and mobile applications.
                Includes 6-foot and 10-meter low-loss cables.
   Opt 031	Adds HP 87405A Preamplifier
   Opt 220	Adds 220/240-Volt Operation
   Opt 400	to 420 Adds Modem
   Opt W30	Adds Two Additional Years of Return-to-HP Service

HP E4901B	2.9 GHz Spectrum Monitoring System
System includes HP 8594E spectrum analyzer, telescoping whip antenna,
HP Omnibook	laptop PC, and installed and configured spectrum monitoring
software running under MS-Windows®.
   Opt 002	Adds Preamplifier and Transportable Rack: rack contains spectrum analyzer
                laptop PC in a locking tray, and a drawer to hold manuals and
                removable wheels from the rack.
   Opt 003	Adds Preamplifier, Switch, Rack, Receiver and
	        Recorder.  Preamplifier is switchable.
	        Rack contains spectrum analyzer, laptop PC and keyboard in
	        locking trays, monitor, preamplifier, switch, switch controller,
	        receiver, and recorder.
   Opt 011	Adds 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        discone suitable for outdoor, fixed-site applications.  Includes
 	        50-foot low-loss cable.
   Opt 012	Adds 25 MHz to 2.9 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        conical monopole suitable for fixed and mobile applications.
                Includes 6-foot and 10-meter low-loss cables.
   Opt 031	Adds HP 87405A Preamplifier
   Opt 220	Adds 220/240-Volt Operation
   Opt 400	to 420 Adds Modem
   Opt W30	Adds Two Additional Years of Return-to-HP Service

HP E4902B	26.5 GHz Spectrum Monitoring System
System includes HP 8563E spectrum analyzer, telescoping whip antenna,
HP Omnibook laptop PC, and installed and configured spectrum monitoring
software running under MS-Windows®.
   Opt 002	Adds Preamplifier and Transportable Rack: rack contains spectrum analyzer
      laptop PC in a locking tray, and a drawer to hold manuals and
                removable wheels from the rack.
   Opt 011	Adds 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        discone suitable for outdoor, fixed-site applications.  Includes
 	        50-foot low-loss cable.
   Opt 012	Adds 25 MHz to 2.9 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional
	        conical monopole suitable for fixed and mobile applications.
                Includes 6-foot and 10-meter low-loss cables.
   Opt 013	2 GHz to 18 GHz Antenna: vertically polarized omnidirectional biconic suitable
                and mobile applications.  Includes 6-foot cable.
   Opt 220	Adds 220/240-Volt Operation
   Opt 400	to 420 Adds Modem
   Opt W30	Adds Two Additional Years of Return-to-HP Service

HP E4903B	Central Site Controller
System includes HP Omnibook laptop PC and installed and configured remote
software running under MS-Windows®.
   Opt 220	Adds 220/240 Volt Operation
   Opt 400	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - USA
   Opt 401	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Canada
   Opt 402	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem -China
   Opt 403	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Egypt
   Opt 404	14.4 kbpsFAX/Modem - Finland
   Opt 405	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Hong Kong
   Opt 406	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - India
   Opt 407	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Israel
   Opt 408	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Japan
   Opt 409	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Netherlands
   Opt 410	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Australia
   Opt 411	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Panama
   Opt 412	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Poland
   Opt 413	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Sweden
   Opt 414	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - United Kingdom
   Opt 415	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Germany
   Opt 416	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Denmark
   Opt 417	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - France
   Opt 418	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Belgium
   Opt 419	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Norway
   Opt 420	14.4 kbps FAX/Modem - Turkey
   Opt W30	Two Additional Years of Return-to-HP Service

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