PIM S1L – PIM Analysers for Laboratory and QA
AWT’s PIM S1L Analysers are ideal for Laboratory and Quality Assurance. Equipped with many features, these instruments provide highest accuracy an reliability. Power range is variable from 15dBm to 44dBm (46 dBm options), conform to IEC62037 and perfect for Telecommunications antenna, cable and component testing.
Features
- Test Modes: Diagnostic, Analyzer with Graphs, Sweep Mode (option), Distance to PIM (option), Distance to Fault (option)
- Very high PIM sensitivity, up tp -172 dBc @ 2x 43 dBm carriers
- Output power variable from 15dBm to 44dBm
- Measures intermodulation products IM3, IM5 IM7, IM9, IM11, IM13 and IM15
- PIM over Time Graph and Sweep Mode
- Maxhold feature
- Data recording: CSV, PDF, Screenshot (BMP)
High quality, low PIM components are particularly important to achieve maximal network capacity. Signal degradation affects operator’s revenue streams due to reduced data capacity. Leading global manufacturers use AWT Global PIM analyzers to guarantee lowest PIM values of of their wireless components and products.
PIM S1L
Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is an unwanted mixing effect caused by non-linearity of passive components in the RF path of telecommunication systems. PIM diverts signal energy to other frequencies (spurious signals). This can generate interfering signals that may fall into receiving bands causing serious degradation of system performance.
Causes of PIM
- Dissimilar metals with different electrical properties as well as corroded components and structures.
- Ferromagnetic metals like iron, nickel and steel, show hysteresis effects when RF energy is applied.
- Irregular contact areas, even on a microscopic scale, cause an inconsistent flow of electrons, generating inhomogeneous electrical fields.
- Spark discharges that may happen by accidental “hot” connections and disconnections create craters on the connectors’ surfaces and lead to chemical reactions
| Order Number | Technologies / Type | Tx Frequency (MHz) | Rx Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS1L700U | LTE700 / 700 MHz Upper Band | 730 – 759 | 776 – 788 |
| PS1L700L | LTE700 / 700 MHz Lower band | 728 – 759 | 698 – 716 |
| PS1L700APT | APT700 / Asia Pacific Telecommunity / 3GPP-28 | 758 – 803 | 703 – 748 |
| PS1L800 | LTE800 | 791 – 821 | 832 – 862 |
| PS1L800SMR | SMR800 | 851 – 869 | 806 – 824 |
| PS1L850 | CDMA850 / 850 MHz | 869 – 896 | 824 – 851 |
| PS1L900 | GSM900 / 900 MHz | 935 – 960 | 890 – 915 |
| PS1L900E | EGSM900 | 925 – 960 | 880 – 915 |
| PS1L1500 | LTE-150 Japan / 1500 MHz | 1488 – 1520 | 1456 – 1480 |
| PS1L1800 | GSM 1800 / DCS 1800 / 1800 MHz | 1805 – 1880 | 1710 – 1785 |
| PS1L1900 | PCS 1900 / 1900 MHz | 1930 – 1990 | 1850 – 1910 |
| PS1L1921PA | PCS 1900 / 1900 MHz AWS / 2100 MHz (Tx signal bands can be mixed) | 2010 – 2155 | 1710 – 1755 |
| PS1L2100AWS | AWS | 2010 – 2155 | 1710 – 1755 |
| PS1L2000TD | TD-SCDMA(2000) | 2010 – 2025 | 1900 – 1920 |
| PS1L2100UMTS | UMTS/W-CDMA / 2100 MHz | 2110 – 2170 | 1920 – 1980/2060 |
| PS1L2160JP | W-CDMA-JP | 2150 – 2170 | 2110 – 2140 |
| PS1L2350WCS | Wireless Communication Services Band / WCS 2.3G | 2350 – 2360 | 2305 – 2315 |
| PS1L2400LTE | LTE2400, Band 40 | 2300 – 2345 | 2355 – 2400 |
| PS1L2500 | Band 41, BRS / EBS | 2593 – 2690 | 2496 – 2580 |
| PS1L2600LTE | IMT-E(2600) / LTE 2600 / 2600 MHz | 2620 – 2690 | 2500 – 2570 |
| PS1L3500LTE | LTE2400, Band 42 | 3510 – 3590 | 3410 – 3490 |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Description |
| POPT1 | VSWR / DTP (Distance to PIM) Option |
| PACC2 | Accessory Kit: low PIM cables 3m / 10ft low PIM load 50W / 10W (Frequency range 690-2800 MHz), adapters, torque wrench with hard carry case. |
| PACC2L | Accessory Kit: low PIM cables 3m / 10ft low PIM load 50W / 10W (Frequency range 380-2800 MHz), adapters, torque wrench with hard carry case. |
| PLOAD100 | Low PIM Load: 100W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 2800 MHz, Connector: DIN(f) |
| PLOAD100-38 | Low PIM Load: 100W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 3800 MHz, Connector: DIN(f) |
| PLOAD100-F | LOW PIM Load: 100W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 2800 MHz, Connector: DIN(f), built-in cooling fan 12V |
| PLOAD100-38-F | Low PIM Load: 100W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 3800 MHz, Connector: DIN(f), built-in cooling fan 12V |
| PLOAD50 | Low PIM Load: 50/10W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 2800 MHz, 2 Connectors: DIN(f) – DIN(m) |
| PLOAD50-38 | Low PIM Load: 50/10W, PIM < -165dBc @ 2x 43dBm, Frequency: 690 – 3800 MHz, 2 Connectors: DIN(f) – DIN(m) |
| ADA-DMDF | Connector Saver. Adapter DIN(m)-DIN(f), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, protects ports of PIM analyzers and loads. |
| LIC308-DMDM-1M | Low PIM cable 1 m (3ft), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, DIN(M)-DIN(M), extra long metal sleeve for long lasting performance. |
| LIC308-DMDM-3M | Low PIM cable 2 m (10ft), PIM < -165dBc @ 2x43dBm, DIN(M)-DIN(M), extra long metal sleeve for long lasting performance. |
| PIMGEN | PIM Source: Passive generator with preset PIM value -80dBm (+/-10). Quick indication of system functionality, Ideal for test and training. |
| Transmitter | |
|---|---|
| Carrier Power | +15 to +44 dBm (46 dBm optional) |
| Power Accuracy | +/- 0.35 dB |
| Frequency Accuracy | +/- 2 ppm |
| Reverse Pwr. Protection | +43 dBm for 5 sec |
| Receiver | |
|---|---|
| Reverse IM @ 2x43dBm (all except below) |
-129 dBm / -172 dBc typ. S1L 1921PA: -125 dBm / -168 dBc typ. S1L 2350 and higher frequencies: -125 dBm / -168 dBc typ. |
| Noise Floor |
All analyzers except below: -138 dBm typ. @ 300 Hz BW S1L1921PA: -125dBm typ. @ 1200 Hz BW (S1L1921PA) S1L2350 and higher frequencies: -125dBm typ. @ 1200 Hz BW (S1L2350 and higher frequencies) |
| Dynamic Range (typical) | > 90 dB |
| Reverse Power Protection | +43 dBm for 5 sec |
| Max Input Power | 0 dBm |
| Measurement Accuracy | +/- 1.0 dB |
| Distance to PIM / Distance to VSWR (Option) | |
|---|---|
| DTP Resolution | 0.1 m |
| DTP Accuracy | 0.5 m typ. |
| DTF Accuracy (VSWR) | 0.5 m typ. |
| Cable Types | Built-in list of pre-defined cable types. Adding and editing new cables. |
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