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Kaelus RTF-1000A Range to Fault (RTF) PIM & Return Loss Module

Range to Fault (RTF) is an exciting new technology from Kaelus that enables operators to accurately measure the location of PIM and Return Loss faults in their RF infrastructure. Reflection data together with PIM data provides an unmatched level of clarity for identifying the location of faults in the RF path.  The RTF system consists of an RTF Module, interconnecting cables and a “RTF Enabled“ iQA series PIM test instrument. Customers can purchase a new “RTF Enabled“ PIM test analyzer from Kaelus or upgrade their existing A or B-series iQA test equipment to support RTF measurements.

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Feature Specification

Accurately identify the location of PIM and Return Loss faults in the RF path
Overlay PIM and Return Loss vs. distance data for enhanced troubleshooting capability
Compatible with any “RTF Enabled” iQA series PIM test instrument from Kaelus
Simple to operate, highly intuitive touch screen user interface
Quickly switch between different test modes without disconnecting the line under test
Speeds site repairs by guiding operators to the location of PIM faults
Before PIM testing, the RTF Module performs a Return Loss safety check to warn the operator before transmitting high RF power into a poor match

RTF analysis modes	Numeric: Distance to maximum PIM + PIM Magnitude Graphical: PIM vs. Distance, Return Loss vs. Distance, PIM + RL vs. Distance
Return Loss	Max Return Loss (from FFT analysis) is displayed on the iQA main PIM test screen when the RTF module is attached
Residual PIM	< -115dBm/-158dBc max (<-125dBm/-168dBc typ) @ 2 x +43dBm test tones
User interface ports	1x USB, 1x Auxiliary port (Type N female) 1x RF output (7-16 DIN female), 1x RF input (7-16 DIN male)
Power	+12V DC supplied via iQA auxiliary port
RF power (PIM)	2x +43dBm supplied by iQA
RF power (Return Loss)	-35dBm supplied by RTF module
Dimensions	5.0 x 3.5 x 2.9in (127 x 90 x 73mm)
Weight	2.2lbs (1.0kg)
Operating temperature range	-10°C to +40°C
Storage temperature range	-20°C to +60°C
Ingress protection (IP)	IP50 (operating)
Relative humidity	5% to 95% RH non-condensing

RTF MODULE
MODEL	DESCRIPTION	IQA MODELS SUPPORTED
RTF-1000A	RTF Module , 698-960	MHz 700L, 700H, 790, 850, 900, 901
RTF-2000A	RTF Module , 1710 – 2170 MHz	1800, 1900, 1921, 2101

Note: USB cable, Auxiliary port cable and carrying case included with RTF Module.