Vision MX280001A Remote Spectrum Monitoring Software

Windows PC software for monitoring, identifying and geo-locating interference signals with networks of Anritsu remote spectrum monitors.

Operating system: Windows 7/8/10/11
Operating system architecture: Microsoft Windows 64 bit operating system
Compatible remote spectrum monitors: MS27100A/01A/02A/03A, and MS27201A
Compatible spectrum analyzers: MS2090A, MS2080A, and MS2070A

Overview

Vision MX280001A is a software application for a Windows PC or laptop that works with Anritsu remote spectrum monitors (MS27100A, MS27101A, MS27102A, MS27103A and MS27201A) to monitor, identify and locate interference signals across a wide geographical area. It automates the collection of measurement data from multiple hardware probes and presents a combined view of spectral activity and network health.

Vision Monitor (Option 400)

Vision Monitor is the user interface for monitoring remote spectrum activity. It lists all deployed monitors with a graphic overview of system health and presents measurement data as spectrum traces, spectrograms, tables and plots, in real time or from history. Measurements can be captured automatically and uploaded periodically to a searchable database, allowing spectrum history to be kept over months or years and patterns of signal activity to be located. Threshold and trace-mask settings generate alarms, which are shown on a map of probe positions and can be sent as email alerts or as daily or weekly summary reports.

Vision Locate (Option 401)

Once an interferer or suspicious signal is identified, Vision Locate applies a geo-location algorithm to estimate the position of the source and displays it on an OpenStreetMap view. Historical alarm data can also be used to position past interference. Power of Arrival (POA) is used for low-bandwidth or non-modulated signals, and Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) is also offered; both require three or more probes in the vicinity of the signal.

Additional Functions

The High-Speed Port Scanner (Option 407) scans multiple RF inputs and frequency channels on Anritsu remote spectrum monitors with a multi-trace viewer, limit lines and CSV logging. Coverage Mapping (Option 486) maps RSSI, channel power or occupied bandwidth over an outdoor area. Spectrum Occupancy, Signal Broadcast Identification and AM/FM demodulation and streaming are available with Option 400, and a free Scan Viewer utility is included for reviewing saved measurements.

Key Features

Multiple probe management
Accumulate spectrum history, identify patterns and trends for unusual signal activity
Threshold setting, alarm generation, email alerts
Searchable database for signals of interest
Automated report generation
Geo-location for interference or illegal/unlicensed signals
View real-time signal activity throughout network
High-Speed Port Scanner (option 407)
AM/FM demodulation and streaming (included with Option 400, API format only)
Coverage Mapping (option 486)
Spectrum Occupancy (included with Option 400)
Signal Broadcast Identification (requires Option 400)
Cross-pol measurements for VSAT terminals
Probe position visualization using OpenStreetMap
Power of Arrival (POA) and Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) geo-location
Free Scan Viewer utility with spectrogram, max/min hold and video playback
3D spectrogram for .RSM and .CSM measurement files

Specifications

System Requirements

Operating system	Windows 7/8/10/11 Brochure specifies Microsoft Windows 64 bit operating system
Operating system architecture	Microsoft Windows 64 bit operating system
Compatible remote spectrum monitors	MS27100A/01A/02A/03A, and MS27201A
Compatible spectrum analyzers	MS2090A, MS2080A, and MS2070A Vision Monitor (Option 400) and High-Speed Port Scanner (Option 407); Vision Locate (Option 401) supported on MS2090A and MS27201A
High-Speed Port Scanner firmware requirement 407	V2016.11.2 or higher For customers upgrading Vision with the High-Speed Port Scanner

Vision Monitor

RF input ports per remote monitor 400	as many as 24 input RF ports
Storage example 400	about 1 TB 30 day spectral history, 1,000 probes each uploading spectrum data every 15 minutes
Email alerts 400	Real time or summary reports on a daily or weekly basis
Broadcaster information import 400	Spreadsheet (CSV format) Signal Broadcast Identification

Vision Locate

Geo-location algorithms 401	Power of Arrival (POA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) TDOA cannot be used for CW and other non-modulated signals
Probes required 401	three or more probes Probes must be in the vicinity to detect the signal of interest
Unsupported instruments 401	MS2070A/MS2080A

High-Speed Port Scanner

Refresh rate 407	typically less than one second Scanning 12 RF IN ports; dependent on sweep settings (RBW/VBW) and network
Limit lines 407	Upper Limit and Lower Limit
Measurement file format 407	CSV using either comma, semi-colon, or tab delimiter formats

AM/FM Demodulation

FM deviation 400	Up to 75 kHz, 5% Accuracy Typical; Input Level > –90 dBm
AM modulation 400	0 to 100% Depth, 5% Accuracy Typical; Input Level > –90 dBm
Audio file formats 400	.WAV or .MP3

Coverage Mapping

Measurement types 486	RSSI, Channel Power, or Occupied Bandwidth Requires Option 407
Export 486	Measurements can be imported into Google Earth
Unsupported instruments 486	Field Master Pro Series MS2070A, MS2080A, MS2090A and Remote Spectrum Monitor MS27201A

Applications

Cellular operators monitoring spectrum at BTS stations
Detection of illegal or unlicensed AM/FM/cellular broadcasts
Sensitive site monitoring (national borders, military facilities, nuclear power plants)
Airport monitoring
Monitoring jails and prisons for illegal broadcasts
Positive Train Control (PTC) channel monitoring
Cable TV leakage mitigation
Government regulators enforcing spectrum policies
Remote monitoring of satellite terminals
Spectrum occupancy studies to inform spectrum policy
Interference monitoring at stadiums, malls and other large venues
White space monitoring
Indoor monitoring of board rooms, embassies and sensitive facilities

Included

Scan Viewer utility

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
400	Vision Monitor — User interface for monitoring remote spectrum activity; includes Spectrum Occupancy and AM/FM demodulation
401	Vision Locate — Geo-location of signals of interest using POA and TDOA; requires Option 400
407	High-Speed Port Scanner — Scans multiple RF In ports and frequency channels with a multi-trace viewer
486	Coverage Mapping — Maps signal information over an outdoor area; requires Option 407
MS27100A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor on MS27100A
MS27100A-0401	Enable Vision Locate on MS27100A — Requires Option 400
MS27100A-0407	Enable High-Speed Port Scanner on MS27100A
MS27100A-0486	Coverage Mapping — Requires Option 407
MS27101A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor on MS27101A
MS27101A-0401	Enable Vision Locate on MS27101A — Requires Option 400
MS27101A-0407	Enable High-Speed Port Scanner on MS27101A
MS27101A-0486	Coverage Mapping — Requires Option 407
MS27102A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor on MS27102A
MS27102A-0401	Enable Vision Locate on MS27102A — Requires Option 400
MS27102A-0407	Enable High-Speed Port Scanner on MS27102A
MS27102A-0486	Coverage Mapping — Requires Option 407
MS27103A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor on MS27103A
MS27103A-0401	Enable Vision Locate on MS27103A — Requires Option 400
MS27103A-0407	Enable High-Speed Port Scanner on MS27103A
MS27103A-0486	Coverage Mapping — Requires Option 407
MS27201A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor — For MS27201A
MS27201A-0401	Enable Vision Locate — For MS27201A
MS27201A-0407	Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner — For MS27201A
MS2090A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor — For MS2090A
MS2090A-0401	Enable Vision Locate — For MS2090A
MS2090A-0407	Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner — For MS2090A
MS2080A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor — For MS2080A
MS2080A-0407	Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner — For MS2080A
MS2070A-0407	Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner — For MS2070A; the brochure also lists MS2070A-0407 as Enable Vision Monitor