VIAVI CAA06MB 6 GHz Cable and Antenna Analyzer Module with Bias Power and External Bias-Tee

6 GHz cable and antenna analyzer module with bias power and external bias-tee for the VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor 800 platforms.

Frequency range: 12.5 MHz to 6 GHz
Frequency resolution: 1 kHz
Frequency accuracy: ±2.5 ppm
Aging per year: ±1 ppm

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI CAA06MB is a member of the CAA06M family of compact, modular cable and antenna analyzers covering 12.5 MHz to 6 GHz. It is designed to characterize and verify cell-site installations, including feed line systems, and to verify antenna or sector-to-sector isolation.

The CAA06MB version adds bias power and ships with the G700050653 external bias-tee device and cable. Bias voltage from +12 to +30 V DC can be supplied through the module's SMA bias voltage port to an external bias-tee device.

The module works with the CA5000 CellAdvisor 5G and the OneAdvisor 800. CellAdvisor 5G users require the CA5000-DMC dual module carrier, and the module is detected automatically by the main instrument when mounted to the dual module carrier.

Measurements and workflow

Standard modes include reflection (return loss and VSWR), distance to fault, 1-port cable loss, 1-port phase, cable delay, Smith chart and CAA Check. 2-port transmission and an RF CW source are available as software options. Calibration supports standard OSL, EZ-Cal and Quick for 1-port and Thru for 2-port, and results can be reported onboard in PDF, managed through StrataSync, or post-processed with the JDViewer PC application.

Key Features

Auto file naming that eliminates manual inputs in file name
Trace overlay that detects signal degradation over time
Dual display and multiple tabs for fast and efficient measurements
Intuitive pass/fail analysis that instantly notifies a problem
Integrated RF CW source
EZ-Cal™ calibration
CAA Check, TPA, and Job Manager for test process automation and consolidated reports
Bias power port with included external bias-tee device and cable
Auto detectable by main instrument when mounted to dual module carrier

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency range	12.5 MHz to 6 GHz
Frequency resolution	1 kHz
Frequency accuracy	±2.5 ppm @25°C
Aging per year	±1 ppm
Data points	126, 251, 501, 1001, 2001
Measurement bandwidth	10 kHz

Measurement Accuracy

Corrected directivity (after OSL calibration)	> 42 dB
Reflection uncertainty (after OSL calibration)	±(0.3 + \|20log (1 + 10^(-EP/20))\|) typical; EP = directivity – measured return loss
Corrected directivity (after EZ-Cal calibration)	> 38 dB (≤ 4 GHz); > 33 dB (> 4 GHz)
Reflection uncertainty (after EZ-Cal calibration)	±(0.3 + \|20log (1 + 10^(-EP/20))\|) (≤ 4 GHz); ±(1 + \|20log (1 + 10^(-EP/20))\|) (> 4 GHz) typical; EP = directivity – measured return loss

Output and Input Levels

Output power	0 dBm nominal
Maximum input level, average continuous power	23 dBm nominal
Maximum input level, DC voltage	±50 V DC
Interference immunity, on channel	15 dBm @ ≥ 1.3 MHz
Interference immunity, on frequency	15 dBm within 100 kHz

Distance to Fault (DTF)

Measurement speed	0.5 ms per data point
Vertical VSWR range	1 to 65 Resolution 0.01
Vertical return loss range	0 to 60 dB Resolution 0.01 dB
Horizontal range	0 to (# of data points – 1) x horizontal resolution; Maximum = 1500 m (4921 ft)
Horizontal resolution	(1.5 x 10^8) x (VP)/ΔF VP = propagation velocity; ΔF = stop frequency – start frequency (Hz)

Reflection

Measurement speed	0.5 ms per data point
VSWR range	1 to 65 Resolution 0.01
Return loss range	0 to 60 dB Resolution 0.01 dB

1-Port Cable Loss, Phase and Smith Chart

1-port cable loss measurement range	0 to -30 dB Resolution 0.01 dB
1-port phase measurement range	-180 to +180° Resolution 0.01°
Smith chart impedance	50 Ω Resolution 0.01

2-Port Transmission

Output power range	-30 to +5 dBm typical
Output power step	1 dB
Scalar measurement speed	3.8 ms on CellAdvisor 5G; 6.3 ms on OneAdvisor 800 typical
Dynamic range	110 dB @average 5 for ≤ 4.5 GHz; 105 dB @average 5 for > 4.5 GHz typical
Measurement range	-120 to +100 dB Resolution 0.01 dB

Bias Voltage

Voltage range CAA06MB	+12 to +30 V DC, 6 W max.
Voltage resolution CAA06MB	1 V
Current CAA06MB	500 mA

RF CW Source

Frequency range	400 MHz to 6 GHz (tunable down to 13 MHz)
Frequency step	1 MHz
Output power range	-30 to +10 dBm Output power step 1 dB
Output power accuracy	±1.5 dB for 20 to 30°C

Ports

Reflection/RF out port connector type	Type-N, female Impedance 50 Ω nominal
Reflection/RF out port damage level	30 dBm max. nominal; ±50 V DC max. nominal
Bias voltage port connector type CAA06MB	SMA, female For connecting to an external bias-tee device; impedance 50 Ω nominal

Power and Physical

Power input	19 V DC
Power consumption	6.2 W for CAA06M only, without using external bias-tee
Size (W x H x D)	130 x 138 x 41 mm (5.12 x 5.43 x 1.65 inch)
Weight CAA06MB	0.45 kg (0.99 lb) for CAA06M module with bias power port

Environmental

Operating temperature	-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)
Storage temperature	-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Maximum humidity	95% RH, non-condensing
Shock	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Vibration	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Transit drop	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2

Regulatory Compliance

Safety	EN 61010-1:2010, UL 61010-1:2012, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012
EMC	IEC/EN 61326-1:2013, IEC/EN 61326-2-1:2013, CISPR 11:2015 +A1:2016, KN 11, IEC/EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11, KN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
RoHS	Compliant
Recommended calibration cycle	2 years

Measurement Modes and Features

Standard modes	Reflection VSWR, Reflection Return Loss, DTF VSWR, DTF Return Loss, 1 Port Cable Loss, 1 Port Phase, Cable Delay, Smith Chart, CAA Check
Optional modes	2 Port Transmission, RF Source
Measurement display	Single, dual horizontal, or dual vertical display; Up to 6 independent measurement tabs
Trace	Trace overlay, trace math; Trace zoom and up to 4 zoom zones
Marker	Up to 6 markers; 3 marker types: normal, delta, and delta pair
Limit	Single limit line, multi segment limit line, limit window
Calibration type	1 Port: Standard OSL, EZ-Cal, and Quick; 2 Port: Thru
Report generation	Onboard report generation in .pdf
Cloud service	StrataSync
Post-processing	JDViewer PC application

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

Applications

Cell site installation verification
Cell site maintenance
Feed line system characterization
Antenna isolation verification
Sector-to-sector isolation verification

Included

G700050653 external bias-tee device: Bias-Tee, N(m), N(f), BNC(f), 2.5 to 6000 MHz, 1W
250 mm BNC(m) to SMA(m) cable for the bias-tee

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
CA5000-DMC	Dual Module Carrier with Dummy Module for CellAdvisor 5G — Includes C10-DMC and C2K-EMPTYMOD; required for CA5000 CellAdvisor 5G users
CAA06M-CR	CAA module calibration report
CAA06M-CRISO	CAA module calibration report per ISO 17025
CA5000-S005/ONA-CAA-2P	2 Port transmission measurement — Software option on CellAdvisor 5G/OneAdvisor 800
CA5000-S006/ONA-CAA-RFS	RF CW source — Software option on CellAdvisor 5G/OneAdvisor 800
JD78050507	Dual port Type-N 6 GHz calibration kit — Includes JD78050509 Y-calibration kit (1), G700050530 RF Cable (2), and G700050575 RF Adapter (2)
JD78050508	Dual port DIN 6 GHz calibration kit — Includes JD78050510 Y-calibration kit (1), G710050536 RF Cable (2), and G700050572 RF Adapter (2)
JD78050509	Y-Calibration kit, Type-N(m), DC to 6 GHz, 50 Ω — Included in JD78050507
JD78050510	Y-Calibration kit, DIN(m), DC to 6 GHz, 50 Ω — Included in JD78050508
JD70050509	EZ-Cal kit, Type-N(m), DC to 6 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050530	RF cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), 1.0 m — Included in JD78050507
G700050531	RF cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 1.5 m
G700050532	RF cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 3.0 m
G710050536	RF cable DC to 6 GHz Type-N(m) to DIN(f), 1.5 m — Included in JD78050508
G700050540	Phase-stable RF cable w grip DC to 6 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 1.5 m
G700050541	Phase-stable RF cable w grip DC to 6 GHz Type-N(m) to DIN(f), 1.5 m
G700050571	Adapter Type-N(m) to DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050572	Adapter DIN(m) to DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω — Included in JD78050508
G700050573	Adapter Type-N(m) to SMA(f) DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050574	Adapter Type-N(m) to BNC(f), DC to 4 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050575	Adapter Type-N(f) to Type-N(f), DC to 18 GHz 50 Ω — Included in JD78050507
G700050576	Adapter Type-N(m) to DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050577	Adapter Type-N(f) to DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050578	Adapter Type-N(f) to DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050579	Adapter DIN(f) to DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050580	Adapter Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), DC to 11 GHz 50 Ω
G700050581	Adapter N(m) to QMA(f), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050582	Adapter N(m) to QMA(m), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050583	Adapter N(m) to 4.1/9.5 MINI DIN(f), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050584	Adapter N(m) to 4.1/9.5 MINI DIN(m), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050585	Adapter N(m) to 4.3-10(f), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050586	Adapter N(m) to 4.3-10(m), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 Ω
G700050587	Adapter N(f) to SMA(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
G710050581	Attenuator 40 dB, 100 W, DC to 4 GHz (unidirectional)