iBA Series

Bench Top PIM Analyzers

The iBA Series PIM Analyzer is a complete bench top and rack mounting PIM test solution used with a system controller* and intuitive user software. This economical solution comes in model variations that cover all major commercial wireless bands. The iBA base model (A-Series) measures Reverse/reflected IM only. The B-Series adds a second test port to support a Reverse IM measurement on either port and a forward IM measurement port-to-port. Both the A & B Series can be fitted with optional internal DC/AISG Bias Tee.

FEATURES

  • Fully integrated system in compact size
  • Fully configurable frequencies, power and IM products
  • USB control interface
  • Frequency sweep and time trace modes
  • Range to Fault (RTF) optional accessory, allows users to measure distance to Return Loss and PIM Fault
  • Optional internal DC / AISG Bias-Tee
  • Compatible with ACE calibration tool

technical specifications
system
Measurement method A-Series: Reverse (Reflected) PIM | B-Series: Port 1 Reverse; Port 2 Reverse; Port-to-Port Forward PIM
Residual PIM < -125dBm (@2x43dBm)
iBA-2600A & B < -125dBm / over 90% of the band (@2x43dBm)
IM order 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th order
User interface ports 1 x USB Type B, 1 x USB Type A, 1x Monitor Port (N Female).
Bias-Tee Option: 1 x AISG / DC on 8 Pin DIN Female
Test ports A-Series: 1 x RF Output (7-16 DIN Female); B-Series: 2 x RF Output (7-16 DIN Female)
transmitter
Transmit frequencies Refer to iBA series model table
Frequency increment 100kHz
Frequency accuracy ± 5ppm maximum, aging ± 1ppm maximum after first year
Power per tone (adjustable) +20 to +44dBm | 0.1W to 25W (Effective June 28, 2018)
+30 to +44dBm | 1W to 25W (Units manufactured before June 28, 2018)
Power accuracy (per tone) ± 0.35dB
receiver
Receive band (100kHz steps) Refer to iBA Series Model Table
Measurement noise floor < -130 dBm (-135 dBm, typical)
Measurement range -55dBm to -130dBm
electrical
Mains power 115 - 230V, 50 - 60Hz AC
Power consumption 800W
mechanical
Dimensions H x D x W A series- 175.3 x 508 x 482.6mm | 6.9 x 20 x 19in
B series- 264.2 x 508 x 482.6mm | 10.4 x 20 x 19in
Weight A series- 22.7kg | 50lbs
B series- 30kg | 66lbs
Cooling Forced air (100mm gap to be maintained at the rear when rack mounted, 1U spacing recommended between units)
environmental
Temperature range +10ºC to +40ºC | +50°F to +104°F (operating)
Ingress protection Indoor use (or similar protected outdoor environment)
Operational humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C | -4°F to +140°F
iba a-series models
Reverse IM only
MODEL TX RANGE RX RANGE (PIM) IM ORDER RTF MODULE
iBA-0700LA 728-746MHz 698-716MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0700HA 728-757MHz 776-787MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0703A 758-803MHz 703-748MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0790A 791-821MHz 832-862MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0850A 869-894MHz 824-849MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0901A 925-960MHz 880-915MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-1800A 1805-1880MHz 1710-1785MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-1921A 1930-1990MHz / 2110-2155MHz 1710-1755MHz / 1850-1910MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-2101A 2110-2170MHz 1920-2080MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-2600A 2620-2690MHz 2500-2570MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2600
iba b-series models
Reverse IM on port 1 and port 2, Forward IM on port 1 to port 2
MODEL TX RANGE RX RANGE (PIM) IM ORDER RTF MODULE
iBA-0700LB 728-746MHz 698-716MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0700HB 728-757MHz 776-787MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0703B 758-803MHz 703-748MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0790B 791-821MHz 832-862MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0850B 869-894MHz 824-849MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-0901B 925-960MHz 880-915MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-1000
iBA-1800B 1805-1880MHz 1710-1785MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-1921B 1930-1990MHz / 2110-2155MHz 1710-1755MHz / 1850-1910MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-2101B 2110-2170MHz 1920-2080MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2000
iBA-2600B 2620-2690MHz 2500-2570MHz 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th RTF-2600
ordering information
ACE-1000A PIM Instrument self-calibration tool
Highly recommended accessory
RTF Range To Fault
PIM and Return Loss fault location tool
PIL-0006 Low Passive Intermodulation Termination
610MHz - 4000MHz
R92-0724 Air filter kit - iBA A Series
R92-0725 Air filter kit - iBA B Series
 
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