The Agilent/Keysight Technologies 53148A 26.5 GHz, 2-Channel CW Microwave Frequency Counter/Power Meter/DVM, 1 s/1 Hz, Refurbished has everything you need for the installation and maintenance of microwave links. Whether you are installing or maintaining cell-site to base-station links, business-to-business communication links, digital radio links (along railroads, pipelines or power lines) or even satellite ground stations, installing and maintaining microwave links typically requires three pieces of equipment. These are a CW microwave counter, a true power meter and a dc DVM.

The 53148A reduces the weight, volume and hassle of carrying multiple pieces of equipment in the field by combining these three instruments into one. Its rubber bumpers make it rugged and ready to withstand the elements. A soft carrying case option makes transit to the field easy and has a pouch for accessory storage. You will not have to worry about ac power availability at the site with the 53148A' battery option. Plus its LCD display with a switchable backlite saves on battery life.

Save ATE Rack Space and Budget Dollars by Combining Three Instruments Into One

For measurements used in microwave component and assembly testing, the compact, three-in-one 53148A reduces the need for expensive ATE rack space. The 53148A comes ATE-ready with both GPIB and RS-232 SCPI programmable interfaces. A rack mount kit is optional.

CW Microwave Counter Up To 46 GHz

The 53148A has a frequency range of 26.5 GHz. The ultra-wideband microwave input covers from 50 MHz up to the maximum frequency. This reduces the need for channel switching. You don't have to wait for resolution that is not needed as the resolution is selectable from 1 Hz to 1 MHz. For better measurement accuracy over time and temperature, an optional oven timebase is available.

True Power Meter With Wide Selection Of Sensors

The 53148A true power meter provides laboratory instrument accuracy in a rugged, field-ready package. Obtain 0.01 dB resolution and 0.02 dB basic instrument accuracy where you need it most-on site. The graphical peaking meter allows you to make fast and easy power adjustments. For more flexibility, a wide range of power sensors is available (Keysight Technologies, Inc. 8480 Series*) with a power range from -70 dBm to +44 dBm.

DC DVM For AGC And Power Supply Measurements

A ± 50 Vdc DVM monitors the microwave receiver's AGC circuitry for assistance during antenna alignment. The DVM can also check the -48 Vdc power supplies typically found at telecom sites.

Advanced Instrument Features That Help Make Jobs Easier

The Keysight 53148A has the features you expect in a precision laboratory instrument. Relative readings for both frequency and power measurements show deviations from nominal values. Offset reading allows indirect measurement of either final frequency or power values or both. Averaging smooths out rapidly changing measurement displays for ease of viewing.