Rohde & Schwarz announced the launch of the R&S UMS400 universal monitoring system for spectrum monitoring and radiolocation of frequencies from 8 to 8 GHz (extendable to 20 GHz with the R&S CS-MC20 microwave converter).
The R&S UMS400 meets the needs of the 8 GHz (optionally 20 GHz) monitoring station in the increasingly wide frequency ranges required by wireless communication services. Prior to this latest innovation from Rohde & Schwarz, monitoring such a range meant that the monitoring sensor had to be placed as close to the antenna as possible for minimum cable losses and maximum sensitivity.
The R&S UMS400 has a compact outer casing and low power consumption that makes it ideal for temporary missions such as event monitoring and radiolocation of sporadic interference. It enables a wide range of use cases, including fixed and mobile spectrum monitoring, radiolocation of sporadic interference sources or short radio messages at major events, emitter hunting missions, and force protection.
The R&S UMS400 supports signal measurements in accordance with ITU recommendations and can be integrated into monitoring systems running the R&S ARGUS spectrum monitoring software or other control software thanks to its open interface.
The R&S ARGUS can connect multiple stations that use the R&S UMS400 for radiolocation and other monitoring tasks, such as automated detection, identification and location of interfering signals and unlicensed emissions.
An internal computer allows the R&S UMS400 to function independently and store collected data internally. The form factor, external housing, low power consumption, networking components and internal computer make it a flexible monitoring solution for everyday testing challenges.
