H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Interference troubleshooting has never been so easy.

The H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Series will help you to easily scan, classify and locate signals of interest in the field environment. Scan the environment to discover spectrum events other analyzers will miss, when using the unique DPX® Live RF spectrum display. Classify signals of interest with the built-in, user-defined signal database. Locate signals quickly using the integrated GPS mapping solution. The ruggedized design, with a hot swappable battery, is optimized to help you in the toughest of environments.

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Models in the H500/SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Series:

Model	Capture Bandwidth	Frequency Range	Minimum Event Duration for 100% POI	SFDR (typical)	List Price	Shop Online / Get Local List Pricing
SA2500 Read Reviews Write Review	20 MHz	10 kHz - 6.2 GHz	125 μs* - 500 μs	<70 dB	$24,600	Configure & Quote
H500 Read Reviews Write Review	20 MHz	10 kHz - 6.2 GHz	125 μs	<70 dB	$43,400	Configure & Quote

Features	Benefits
DPX® Live RF Spectrum Display	Discover events as short as 125 µs with 100% Probability of Intercept (POI).
DPX Spectrum Mask	Capture and act on signals of interest easily with the automatic and editable spectrum mask.
Built-in Mapping	Populate measurement results from signals of interest on a map with the built-in GPS receiver and automated GPS mapping functionality. Easily and simply triangulate on the location of interferers.
Signal Classification and Open Signal Database	Use the provided signal database to quickly identify known signals from unknown signals. Open database structure allows you to easily add new signal types as needed.
Built-in Versatile Field Measurements	Quickly measure common field test parameters such as Spectrum, Spectrogram, Field Strength, Signal Strength, Channel Power, OBW, Audio Demodulation, and more.
Tools to Automate Common Tasks	Automate common tasks like receiver emulation for field use with the macros and programmatic interface.
Rugged Design for Field Use	Use in demanding field environments with the rugged design that is compliant with MIL-PRF-28800F.
Extended Battery Life	Test up to 5 hours with the extended battery life and industry's only hot swap power system.
Remote Measurements for Multiple Instruments	Monitor multiple locations by connecting more than one unit via LAN interface; Ideal for remote control and unattended monitoring stations for spectrum awareness.

Data Sheet	Software Package / Software Option	Description	Shop Online or Get a Quote
	Opt. EP1	Enhances SA2600 Series DPX™ Live RF spectrum display to 10,000 spectrums/s and 125 µs minimum signal duration for 100% Probability of Intercept (POI), typical.	Contact Account Manager
	Opt. EP2	Enhances SA2500 Series by adding signal classification capability.	Contact Account Manager

Downloadable Software
H500 SA2500 H600 SA2600 Platform OS Upgrade File v6.025 - English
H500 Software Upgrade Archive File - English - V5.112
Signal DB Editor PC Application Installation File - English - V5.112
iMapConverter PC Application Installation File - English - V2.0
Command Macro Tool PC Application Installation File - English - V5.112
SA2500 Software Upgrade Archive File - English - V5.112
Google Earth Mapping Tool PC Application Installation File - English - V1.040
USB Slave Device PC Registration Utility, V5.112
H500 PC Applications Installation File - English - V5.112
H500 SA2500 Programmable Interface Sample Source Code, V5.112

Technical Documents

Title
Fundamentals of Real-Time Spectrum Analysis This primer describes how Real-Time Spectrum Analysis works and provides a basic understanding of how it can be used to solve many measurement problems associated with capturing and analyzing modern RF signals.
Troubleshooting and Characterizing Wide Band RF Systems Using a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer This application note examines the characteristics of modern RF test systems and demonstrates the use of Tektronix RSA6100A Series of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSAs) in troubleshooting and characterizing them. Basic vector and spectrum measurements of transmitters, troubleshooting high-bandwidth systems and characterizing wide band DPD systems will be covered.

Title

Fundamentals of Real-Time Spectrum Analysis

This primer describes how Real-Time Spectrum Analysis works and provides a basic understanding of how it can be used to solve many measurement problems associated with capturing and analyzing modern RF signals.

Troubleshooting and Characterizing Wide Band RF Systems Using a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

This application note examines the characteristics of modern RF test systems and demonstrates the use of Tektronix RSA6100A Series of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSAs) in troubleshooting and characterizing them. Basic vector and spectrum measurements of transmitters, troubleshooting high-bandwidth systems and characterizing wide band DPD systems will be covered.