AA-1000

DESCRIPTION

RigExpert AA-1000 is a powerful antenna analyzers designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines.

Graphical SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and impedance, as well as Smith/polar chart displays are key features of these analyzers which significantly reduce the time required to adjust an antenna.

Easy-to use measurement modes, as well as additional features such as connection to a personal computer make RigExpert AA-1000 attractive for professionals and hobbyists.

RigExpert AA-1000 is available in non-US version (with ability to display Smith chart) and US version (displaying a polar chart instead).

The following tasks are easily accomplished by using these analyzers:

Rapid check-out of an antenna
Tuning an antenna to resonance
Antenna SWR and impedance measurement and comparison before and after specific event (rain, hurricane, etc.)
Making coaxial lines or measuring their parameters
Cable testing and fault location
Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads

Optional Smith Chart View Service:

The Optional Smith Chart view service allows for Firmware (and any necessary hardware) changes. With this service comes a factory check and high accuracy alignment (as necessary) of the following items:

Filter Response

Bridge Resistivity check

Return Loss Bridge accuracy

Detector sensitivity

Detector Response

SWR Accuracy

Secondary functions/Settings

Be sure to select YES on the drop down menu above, or choose this option from the RigExpert Accessories section at the top of this page. For older analyzers the Smith Chart view service can be performed as a labor charge. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range: 0.1 to 1000 MHz – AA-1000

Frequency entry: 1 kHz resolution

Measurement for 25, 50, 75 and 100-Ohm systems

SWR measurement range: 1 to 100 in numerical mode,
1 to 10 in graph mode

SWR display: numerical or easily-readable bar

R and X range: 0-10000, -10000-10000 in numerical mode,
0-1000, -1000-1000 in graph mode

Display modes:

– SWR at single or multiple frequencies
– SWR, return loss, R, X, Z, L, C at single frequency
– SWR graph, 80 points
– R, X graph, 80 points
– Smith (or polar) chart, 80 points
– TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) graph

Optional open-short-load calibration in SWR, R,X or Smith/polar chart graph modes.

RF output:

– Connector type: N
– Output signal shape: rectangular, 0.1 to 200 MHz. For higher frequencies, harmonics of the main signal are used.
– Output power: -10 dBm (at 50 Ohm load)

Power:

– Three 1.5V, alcaline batteries, type AA *
– Three 1.2V, 1800-3000 mAh, Ni-MH batteries, type AA *
– Max. 3 hours of continuous measurement, max. 2 days in stand-by mode when fully charged batteries are used
– When the analyzer is connected to a PC or a DC adapter with USB socket, it takes power from these sources

Interface:

– 320×240 color TFT displaty
– 6×3 keys on the water-proof keypad
– Multilingual menus and help screens
– USB connection to a personal computer

Dimensions: 23x10x5.5 cm (9x4x2″)

Operating temperature: 0-40 C (32-104 F)

Weight: 650g (23 Oz)

Warranty: 2 years (RigExpertCare Provided under RigExpert USA & PNC Engineering’s service guaranty)

* Batteries are not included with the analyzer