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8800SX

VIAVI 8800SX Digital Radio Test Set for Analog and Digital Land Mobile Radio

Hybrid bench and field test set for analog and digital land mobile radios, with a 1 GHz RF generator and receiver and a 12 in touch screen.

Dimensions: 13.50 in (W) x 11.54 in (L) x 5.75 in (D); 34.3 cm (W) x 29.3 cm (L) x 14.6 cm (D)
Display size: 30.5 cm (12 in)
Weight: 7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Internal battery: 2.5+ Hour at Full Backlight

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI 8800SX is an analog and digital radio test set for land mobile radio (LMR) work. Its hybrid portable design is meant for use both on the bench and in the field. It has a 30.5 cm (12 in) color touch-screen display, and an internal swappable battery allows operation away from mains power.

The instrument covers AM and FM analog radio as well as P25, P25 Phase 2, DMR (MOTOTRBO), NXDN, dPMR, ARIB T98, TETRA and Positive Train Control, depending on the installed options. As a complete analog test system, the 8800SX supports direct-connect testing of a radio. It measures power, frequency error, modulation accuracy, receiver sensitivity and audio performance.

Measurement functions

The built-in tools include a 1 GHz RF generator and receiver, a channel analyzer, an oscilloscope, a digital multimeter, audio level, distortion and SINAD meters, an RF power meter and an audio frequency counter. An optional tracking generator adds VSWR, return loss and distance-to-fault plots. These are used to analyze antennas, duplexers and combiners, and to locate faults in cables in vehicles and at remote sites. A version with an internal Bird 5017D wideband power sensor is also available for in-line power measurements.

Automated test and software

Optional auto-test and alignment software packages support radio families from Motorola Solutions, L3Harris, Kenwood, BK Technologies, EF Johnson, Hytera and Tait. The instrument can be controlled remotely over Ethernet. It also works with the VIAVI Instrument Programming Tool (VIP Tool), which uses Microsoft Excel to build custom automated test scripts and reports. The user interface is available in multiple languages.

Key Features

Supports AM, FM, P25, P25 Phase 2, DMR (MOTOTRBO), NXDN, TETRA, dPMR and Positive Train Control
Hybrid portable design for bench and field test environments
30.5 cm (12 in) color touch-screen display
Internal swappable battery with up to 3 hours of operation
Automated test and alignment software for a wide range of radios
VSWR and return loss plots for antennas, duplexers and combiners
Distance-to-fault measurements for locating cable problems
Multi-language user interface including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, German and French
Complete analog test system for direct-connect radio testing of power, frequency error, modulation accuracy, receiver sensitivity and audio performance
Generator output from -5 dBm to -125 dBm with ±1.5 dB (typical) accuracy
Power measurement range from -140 dBm to 500 watts
Rugged to 30 G shock, MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
Direct input power of 50 W continuous, 125 W cyclical
Quick presets, frequency lists and Fast Stack instant access to multiple meters
Record and playback with digital audio quality
Optional internal Bird 5017D wideband power sensor
Remote operation over Ethernet and support for the VIAVI Instrument Programming Tool

Specifications

General

Dimensions	13.50 in (W) x 11.54 in (L) x 5.75 in (D); 34.3 cm (W) x 29.3 cm (L) x 14.6 cm (D)
Display size	30.5 cm (12 in)
Weight	7.71 kg (17 lbs) Base Unit; 17 lbs with no hardware options installed
Internal battery	2.5+ Hour at Full Backlight Web page states up to 3 hours of battery life (3 hours typical at minimum backlight per datasheet)
Rugged	30 G Shock, MIL-STD 28800F Class 3
Direct input power	50 W Continuous, 125 W Cyclical
Internal wideband RF power sensor 139942	500 W, 4% Accuracy Datasheet general section cites Part Number 139442 Only; ordering information lists 139942 as the version with internal wideband power sensor
LMR system support	P25, P25 Phase II, DMR, NXDN™, dPMR, ARIB T98, AM/FM, PTC
Tracking generator	VSWR, Return Loss, Distance-to-Fault, Tuning Duplexers

RF Generator

Frequency range	2 MHz to 1000 MHz <2 MHz to 100 kHz Usable Range
Output level range, T/R port	-50 to -125 dBm
Output level range, ANT port	-30 to -90 dBm
Output level range, GEN port	-5 to -65 dBm
Output level accuracy	±2 dB; ±1.5 dB (Typ)
Output level resolution	1 dB 0.1 dB (0 to -6 relative to selected level with 0.1 dB Step On)
Port VSWR, ANT and GEN	<1.5:1 Typical
Port VSWR, T/R	<1.2:1
SSB phase noise	-90 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset -95 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz at 20 kHz offset, Typical
Spurious, harmonics	-30 dBc, -42 dBc Typical
Spurious, non-harmonics	-40dBc, -50 dBc Typical ±20 kHz offset from carrier; 0 to 1 GHz
Residual FM	<20 Hz rms in 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW <4 Hz rms, Typical <100 MHz; <6 Hz rms, Typical <800 MHz; <11 Hz rms, Typical >800 MHz
Residual AM	<0.5% rms in 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW
Input protection, GEN port	+20 dBm Input Power Alarm Typical
Input protection, T/R port	+52 dBm CW Input Power Alarm Typical; temperature alarm >+90°C typical

RF Generator Modulation

Modulation types, analog	FM and AM
Modulation types, digital	P25 (C4FM, H-CPM, H-DQPSK), DMR, dPMR, ARIB T98, NXDN, PTC
Internal modulation frequency range	0 Hz to 20 kHz Resolution 0.1 Hz; accuracy Timebase ±2 Hz
FM deviation range	Off, 0 Hz to 100 kHz GEN 1 and GEN 2 Selectable
FM deviation accuracy	±5% at 1 kHz rate; 2 kHz to 50 kHz deviation (±1% typical) ±10% at 150 Hz to 3 kHz rate; 2 kHz to 50 kHz deviation
AM modulation range	Off, 0 to 100% GEN1 and GEN2 Selectable; resolution 0.1 %
AM modulation accuracy	±5% setting @ 1 kHz rate ±10% setting @ 150 Hz to 5 kHz rate; 10% to 90% modulation

Audio Generator (AFGEN 1 and AFGEN 2)

Frequency range	0.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Resolution 0.1 Hz; accuracy Timebase ±2 Hz
Audio level out	0 Vrms to 1.57 Vrms Resolution 0.001 Vrms
Output level accuracy	±10% >100 mVrms, 30 Hz to 3 kHz
Distortion	<3% 1 kHz rate, sine 300 Hz to 3 kHz

RF Receiver

Frequency range	2 MHz to 1000 MHz <2 MHz to 100 kHz Usable Range; resolution 1 Hz
Sensitivity, ANT port	-80 dBm, typical 10 dB SINAD (-110 dBm with preamp)
Sensitivity, T/R port	-40 dBm, typical, 10 dB SINAD
Maximum input level, ANT port	+10 dBm Auto, Preamp off
Maximum input level, T/R port	+47 dBm CW, FM; +41 dBm AM
Demodulation types	AM, FM, DMR, dPMR, ARIB T98, NXDN, P25 (C4FM, H-CPM, H-DQPSK), PTC
IF bandwidth, FM	5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz
IF bandwidth, AM	5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz
LO emissions	<-50 dBc

Receiver Meters

RF frequency error meter range	±200 kHz, ±1000 PPM Resolution 1 Hz; accuracy Timebase ±1 Hz
RSSI range	-120 dBm to +60 dBm RF power within receiver IF bandwidth; resolution 0.01 dBm
RSSI accuracy	±3 dB; (1.5 Typical) Normalized
FM deviation meter range	500 Hz to ±100 kHz Meter types Peak+, Peak-, (Peak-Peak)/2, RMS
FM deviation meter accuracy	±10% of reading, 500 Hz to 100 kHz Deviation ±3% of reading, 1 kHz to 10 kHz Deviation (1 kHz to 1.5 kHz rate)
AM percent meter range	5% to 100% Accuracy ±5% of reading, 1 kHz rate, 30% to 90% modulation, 3 kHz LPF
SINAD meter reading range	0 dB to 60 dB 1 kHz audio frequency notch
SINAD meter accuracy	±1.5 dB Reading >8 dB, <40 dB
Distortion meter reading range	0% to 100% Accuracy ±10% of reading +0.1% Distortion, >1% to <20%
Audio frequency counter range	15 Hz to 20 kHz Resolution 0.1 Hz; accuracy ±1 Hz
Audio level meter accuracy	±5% AUD IN Port Frequency range 200 Hz to <5 kHz

RF Power Meter (Broadband RF Power Into T/R Port)

Maximum input level	50 Watts continuous, +25°C, ±10°C; 125 Watts Cyclical (Max “ON” of 30 sec and Min “OFF” for 90 sec) for power levels >50 Watts
Meter range	+20 to +53 dBm Meter floor 0.10 W/+20 dBm
Measurement modes	Average, Maximum, Minimum, Peak Averaging range 1 to 99
Accuracy	10% of reading, (6% Typical)

Digital Measurements

P25 modulation fidelity range	0 to 10% Accuracy <5.0% of reading (2.5 to 10%)
P25 symbol deviation range	1620 to 1980 Hz Accuracy ±10 Hz (1620 to 1980 Hz)
P25 symbol clock error range	±12 ppm Accuracy 1 ppm (±0.0048 Hz)
DMR FSK error range	0 to 10% Accuracy <5.0% of reading (2.5 to 10%)
DMR symbol deviation range	1745 to 2140 Hz Accuracy ±10 Hz
DMR symbol clock error range	±12 ppm Accuracy ±1 ppm (±0.0048 Hz)

Oscilloscope

Source	SCOPE, AUD IN, Demod
Bandwidth	5 kHz
Vertical range, Scope and Audio In	10 mV to 10 V-div in a 1, 2, 5 sequence Vertical accuracy 10% of full scale (DC to 5 kHz)
Horizontal sweep	0.5 ms/div to 0.1 sec/div Horizontal accuracy 3% of full scale

Channel Analyzer

Range	2 MHz to 1 GHz
Span	10 kHz to 5 MHz (1, 2, 5 steps)
Windows	Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangle
Vertical scale	2, 5, 10, 15, 20 dB/div
Noise floor	-123 dBm (preamp off); -140 dBm (preamp on) Span 100 kHz, typical
Wide analyzer	10 kHz to 50 MHz in 1, 2, 5 sequence

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

AC/DC voltmeter range	200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 2000 V, Auto 150 VAC RMS to VDC MAX input, Category II; resolution 3.5 digits (2000 counts)
Voltmeter accuracy	DC: ±1% FS ±1 count; AC: ±5% FS ±1 count +25 mV
AC/DC ammeter range	200 mA, 2 A, 20 A, Auto 20 A range uses optional shunt connected to Voltmeter
Ohmmeter range	200 ohms, 2 k ohms, 20 k ohms, 200 k ohms, 2 M ohms, 20 M ohms, Auto Accuracy ±5% FS ±1 count

In-Line Power Meter

RF measurement type	Average Power, Peak, Burst, Crest, CCDF
Frequency range	25 MHz to 1 GHz
Power range	500 mW to 500 W Average; 13.3 W to 1300 W Peak
Insertion VSWR	<1.05
Insertion loss	<0.05 dB
Directivity	29 dB up to 50 MHz; 30 dB from 51 to 1000 MHz
Accuracy, average forward power	±4% of reading +166 mW Maximum accuracy performance at 25°C (±10°C) (77°F ±50°F)
Return loss	0 to 23 dB
VSWR	1.15 to 99.9
Peak envelope power range	13.3 to 1300 W

Timebase

Temperature stability	±0.15 ppm at -20° C to 70° C (-4°F to 158°F)
Aging	0.5 ppm/First Year; 0.3 ppm/After First Year
External reference input frequency range	10 MHz ±150 Hz Input level -10 dBm to +10 dBm; max input +15 dBm
Freq-Flex input frequency range	2 MHz to 1000 MHz Externally referenced timebase calibration

I/O Connections

T/R, ANT and GEN connectors	N-Type Female
Scope, AUD IN and AUD OUT connectors	BNC Female
External 10 MHz reference input	BNC Female
USB connectors	USB Type A Qty 3
Ethernet connector	RJ45
Headphone jack	3.5 mm Jack
DC power in connector	2-position 2.5 mm Jack
In-line power meter IN/OUT	N-Type Female (Optional)

Environmental

Storage temperature	-40°C to +71°C (-40°F to +159.8°F) MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3; battery must not be subjected to temperatures below -20° C, nor above +60° C
DC operating temperature	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Relative humidity, operation	5 to 95% Tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Altitude, battery only operation	4,600 m MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Altitude, AC power supply operation	3,048 m MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Shock, functional	30 G Shock (Functional Shock) Tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Vibration	5 to 500 Hz random vibrations Tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Reliability	20,000 hours at 25°C (77°F)

Compliance

EMC emissions and immunity	MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3; EN61326-1, Class A; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3
Safety	UL 61018-1; EN61010-1; CSA C22.2 No 61010-1

Power

AC input voltage range	100 to 250 VAC, 3 A max., 47 Hz - 63 Hz AC to DC converter/charger unit
DC input voltage range	11 to 24 VDC
Maximum power	55 W, 65 W charging Optional Battery
Typical power	30 W
Battery type	Lithium Ion (Li Ion) battery pack
Battery operation time, 100% backlight	2 1/2 hours typical
Battery operation time, minimum backlight	3 hours typical Still viewable
Battery charge time	4 hours Unit Power Off Typical; 4 hours Unit Powered On Typical Battery to be charged at temperatures between 0°C and +45°C (32°F and +113°F)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Land mobile radio testing
Public safety two-way radio test and alignment
Bench radio service and repair
Field radio maintenance
Antenna, duplexer and combiner analysis
Cable fault location in vehicles and at remote sites
DMR repeater testing
TETRA base station testing
Positive Train Control radio testing
Transceiver site testing

Included

Fuse, 5 A, 32 V, Mini Blade
Power Supply
AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord - China
AC Power Cord - Europe
AC Power Cord - UK
Adapter, N(m) to BNC(f), Qty 3
Front Cover
Internal Battery
Internal Bird 5017D Wideband Power Sensor (139942 only)

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
142820	8800SX Radio Test Set — Base version
139942	8800SX Radio Test Set with Internal Wideband Power Sensor — Includes internal Bird 5017D Wideband Power Sensor
8800OPT01	DMR — Order number 113334
8800OPT06	DMR Repeater Test — Order number 140215; requires Opt01
8800OPT02	dPMR — Order number 113335
8800OPT03	NXDN — Order number 113336
8800OPT04	P25 Conventional — Order number 113337
8800OPT05	P25 Phase II — Order number 138895; requires Opt04
8800OPT09	ARIB T98 — Order number 113338
8800OPT162	TETRA Base Station — Order number 142131
8800OPT10	Tracking Generator — Order number 113339
8800OPT11	Occupied Bandwidth — Order number 113340
8800OPT13	External Bird 5017D Wideband Power Sensor Support — Order number 113342; requires power sensor
8800OPT14	PTC — Order number 113343
8800OPT15	AAR Channel Plan — Order number 113344
8800OPT20	R&S Power Sensor Support (NRT-Z14) — Order number 139836
8800OPT21	SINAD Selectable Notch Filters — Order number 139837
8800OPT22	SNR Meter — Order number 139838
8800OPT104	Motorola MOTOTRBO Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 138528; requires Opt01
8800OPT108	Hytera DMR Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139314; requires Opt01 and Opt22
8800OPT109	Hytera DMR Repeater Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139313; requires Opt01 and Opt108
8800OPT113	Tait DMR Series Auto-Test ONLY — Order number 141179; requires OPT01
8800OPT101	Kenwood NEXEDGE Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 138525; requires Opt03
8800OPT114	BK Technologies KNG Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139319; requires Opt04
8800OPT115	EF Johnson Viking Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139320; requires Opt04
8800OPT111	L3Harris P25 Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139317; requires Opt04
8800OPT117	L3Harris XL Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 141180; requires Opt04
8800OPT102	Kenwood 5x20 Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 138526; requires Opt04
8800OPT118	Kenwood Viking 5/6/7000 Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 140913; requires Opt04
8800OPT103	Motorola APX Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 138527; requires Opt04
8800OPT128	Motorola APX 8000 Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 140868; requires Opt04 and Opt103
8800OPT129	Motorola APX “B” Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 140900; requires Opt04 and Opt103
8800OPT105	Motorola ASTRO® 25 XTS® / XTL™ Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 139315; requires Opt04
8800OPT130	Motorola APX NEXT™ Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Requires Opt04 and Opt103
8800OPT112	Tait P25 Series Auto-Test ONLY — Order number 139318; requires OPT04
8800OPT107	Kenwood NX-3000 / 5000 Series Auto-Test and Alignment Software — Order number 141178; requires Opt01, Opt03, or Opt04 depending on radio digital technology selected
8800OPT847	VIP Tool for the 8800 Series — Order number 8800-VIP-TOOL; VIAVI Instrument Programming Tool
8800OPT306	Arabic language — Order number 113356
8800OPT300	Chinese (Simplified) language — Order number 113350
8800OPT301	Chinese (Traditional) language — Order number 113351
8800OPT311	French language — Order number 113361
8800OPT310	German language — Order number 113360
8800OPT312	Italian language — Order number 139625
8800OPT309	Japanese language — Order number 113359
8800OPT305	Korean language — Order number 113355
8800OPT304	Malay / Indonesian language — Order number 113354
8800OPT307	Polish language — Order number 113357
8800OPT308	Russian language — Order number 113358
8800OPT302	Spanish language — Order number 113352
114477	Case, Hard Transit
114478	Case, Soft-Sided Carrying
82556	Attenuator (6 dB / 150 W), 1.5 GHz
140227	Attenuator (40 dB / 2 W), 18 GHz Type N
67076	Battery, Spare, Internal
114479	8800 External Battery Charger
114348	8800 Precision DTF / VSWR Accessory Kit — Requires Opt10
92793	External Bird 5017D Wideband Power Sensor — Requires Opt13
114312	8800 Rackmount Kit
112861	8800 Microphone
114475	8800 Antenna Kit
62404	8800 DC Power Cord / Cigarette Adapter
63936	AC24009 DMM Test Leads
112277	10 Amp Current Shunt, 0.01 Ohm
67411	Scope Probe Kit
141707	8800 Balanced to Unbalanced Audio Adapter
63351	RF Cable for AutoAlignment — COAX ASSY, RG223,36.0,BNC,M,ST / BNC,M,ST
8800-5	5 Yr Total HW Warranty + Standard Calibrations - SILVER-5
8800-3	3 Yr Total HW Warranty + Standard Calibrations - SILVER-3
8800-HWO	1 Yr Extended HW Warranty only BRONZE-2
138313	8800 Calibration Certificate (ISO 9001)