VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G CA5000 Portable Real-Time Spectrum and Base Station Analyzer

Field-portable base station analyzer with real-time spectrum analysis and 5G NR beam analysis, covering 9 kHz up to 44 GHz depending on frequency option.

Frequency range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz and 24 GHz to 40 GHz
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 18.5 GHz
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 30 GHz

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G (part number CA5000) is a field-portable base station analyzer for validating, deploying and maintaining 5G radio access networks. It combines real-time spectrum analysis with 5G beam analysis and can test fiber, coax and air interfaces from one instrument.

The base unit includes a spectrum analyzer and an RF power meter and is ordered with one internal frequency hardware option, ranging from 5G NR FR1 up to 6 GHz through FR1 plus FR2 up to 40 GHz, 9 kHz to 18.5 GHz, and contiguous coverage of 9 kHz to 30 GHz or 9 kHz to 44 GHz. Signal analysis bandwidth is up to 100 MHz. Additional capabilities such as real-time spectrum analysis, interference analysis, route mapping, gated sweep, LTE/LTE-A, DSS, 5G NR and NSA signal analysis are added through software licenses.

Fiber, coax and CPRI testing

With the optional CAA module the instrument performs cable and antenna analysis up to 6 GHz and provides an RF source; with a 4100-Series OTDR module it tests fiber for fronthaul, DAS and C-RAN. Versions with optic hardware support RF-over-CPRI interference analysis through dual SFP/SFP+ ports.

Reporting

The touch-screen interface works together with the cloud-enabled VIAVI StrataSync service for creating reports and closing out cell site projects.

Key Features

Real-time spectrum and interference analysis with persistence display for 5G FR1 (sub-6GHz) and FR2 (mmWave)
5G carrier scanner measuring up to eight wide-band carriers' power as well as strongest beam power level and its corresponding ID
5G beam analyzer assessing individual beam's ID, its power level and corresponding signal to noise ratios
5G route map for coverage verification, mapping beam strength in real time and making data available for post-processing
Signal analysis bandwidth up to 100 MHz
Cable and antenna analysis up to 6 GHz with a CAA module
OTDR test for fronthaul, DAS and C-RAN with an OTDR module
Interference hunting with InterferenceAdvisor software
PIM detection plus interference analysis and hunting in the same instrument
New features and technologies added through software licenses
10-inch capacitive touch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution
Accepts two 14.4 V lithium-ion batteries

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency range CA5000-F001	9 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency range CA5000-F002	9 kHz to 6 GHz and 24 GHz to 40 GHz
Frequency range CA5000-F018	9 kHz to 18.5 GHz
Frequency range CA5000-F030	9 kHz to 30 GHz
Frequency range CA5000-F044	9 kHz to 44 GHz
Frequency reference accuracy	±0.05 ppm (0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)) + aging
Frequency reference accuracy with GPS	±25 ppb GPS lock
Frequency reference accuracy with GPS (hold over)	±50 ppb Hold over (72 hours)
Aging	±0.5 ppm/year ±25 ppb with GPS
Frequency span range	0 Hz (zero span), 9 kHz to max frequency of each option
Frequency span resolution	1 Hz
Trace update	15 trace/sec Nominal; Span= 260 MHz, RBW 100 kHz
Sweep time range	0.4 ms to 1000 s Nominal; 24 μs to 200 s zero span
Sweep mode	Gated sweep (requires option S015), Normal, Fast
Trigger source	Free run, Video, External
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Nominal; -3 dB bandwidth, 1-3-10 sequence; accuracy ±10%
Video bandwidth (VBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Nominal; -3 dB bandwidth, 1-3-10 sequence; accuracy ±10%

Amplitude

Measurement range CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	9 kHz to 6 GHz: DANL to +25 dBm; > 6 GHz to 18.5 GHz: DANL to +25 dBm; 24 GHz to 40 GHz: DANL to +15 dBm
Measurement range CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	9 kHz to 18.5 GHz: DANL to +25 dBm; >18.5 GHz to 30 GHz: DANL to +20 dBm (Option 030); >18.5 GHz to 44 GHz: DANL to +20 dBm (Option 044)
Input attenuator range	9 kHz to 18.5 GHz: 0 to 55 dB in 5 dB steps 0 to 50 dB in 5 dB steps above 18.5 GHz
Preamplifier gain	20 dB Nominal
Max RF input operating level CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	9 kHz to 6 GHz: +25 dBm, ±50 VDC; > 6 GHz to 18.5 GHz: +25 dBm, ±50 VDC; 24 GHz to 40 GHz: +15 dBm, ±50 VDC Average CW power
Display scale	10 divisions, 1 to 20 dB/Division in 1 dB Log/Linear scale
Scale units	dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBμV, V, mV, W, mW
Reference level range	-150 to +100 dBm Resolution: Log scale 0.1 dB; Linear scale 1 % of reference level
Trace detectors	Normal, Positive peak, Negative peak, Sample, Average (RMS)
Number of traces	6
Number of markers	6 Normal, Delta, Delta pair, Marker table
Absolute amplitude accuracy, 250 kHz to 6 GHz	± 1.0 dB, ± 0.5 dB (T) 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F); ± 2.0 dB, ± 1.2 dB (T) at -10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F)
Absolute amplitude accuracy, >6 GHz to 18.5 GHz	± 1.5 dB, ± 0.5 dB (T) 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F); ± 2.5 dB, ± 1.2 dB (T) at -10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F)
Absolute amplitude accuracy, 24 GHz to 40 GHz CA5000-F002	± 1.5 dB, ± 0.8 dB (T) 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F); ± 3.3 dB, ± 1.5 dB (T) at -10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F)

Dynamic Range

DANL, preamplifier off, 10 MHz to 3.0 GHz CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	-142 dBm, -145 dBm (T) 1 Hz RBW, 1 Hz VBW, 50 Ω termination, 0 dB attenuation, RMS detector
DANL, preamplifier on, 10 MHz to 3.0 GHz CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	-163 dBm, -168 dBm (T) Preamp 1 and 2
DANL, preamplifier on, >24 GHz to 40 GHz CA5000-F002	-148 dBm, -153 dBm (T) DNC Preamp
DANL, Normal Mode (preamplifier off), 10 MHz to 8.0 GHz CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	-137 dBm, -141 dBm (T) 1 Hz RBW, 1 Hz VBW, 50 Ω termination, 0 dB attenuation, RMS detector
DANL, preamplifier on, 10 MHz to 8.0 GHz CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	-163 dBm, -166 dBm (T) Preamp 1 and 2
Third-order intercept (TOI), 10 MHz to 3.0 GHz CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	+9 dBm, typical
Third-order intercept (TOI), 10 MHz to 8.0 GHz CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	+16 dBm, Typical High Linearity Mode
Spur free dynamic range CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	9 kHz to 6 GHz: > 104 dB @ 2 GHz 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW
Input VSWR CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	10 MHz to 6 GHz: 1.8:1; >6 GHz to 18.5 GHz: 2.0:1; 24 GHz to 40 GHz: 2.5:1 Nominal, @ 10 dB Attenuation
SSB phase noise @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	-98 dBc/Hz, -103 dBc/Hz (T)
SSB phase noise @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	-102 dBc/Hz, -105 dBc/Hz (T) Input level -18 dBm, RMS detector, Normal Mode

RF Power Meter

Display range	-100 to +100 dBm
Offset range	0 to 60 dB
Resolution	0.01 dB or 0.1 x W (x = m, μ, p)
Internal sensor dynamic range CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	10 MHz to 18.5 GHz: -100 to +25 dBm; 24 GHz to 40 GHz: -100 to +15 dBm
External directional power sensor accuracy	±(4% of reading + 0.05 W) JD731B, JD733A; CW condition at 15 to 35 °C (59 to 95 °F), forward power

Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (Option S010 and S011)

Frequency span CA5000-S010	50 MHz real time
Frequency span CA5000-S011	100 MHz real time Supports panoramic persistence view up to 800 MHz analysis span
A/D converter	245.76 Msps, 16 bits
FFT lengths	8192
Maximum acquisition time	1000 ms
Probability of intercept (POI)	33.59 us at normal, 1.92 us at high Span: 100 MHz
Spectrum processing rate	≤ Max 15,000/s Persistence spectrum display
Bitmap resolution	201 x 801

5G NR Signal Analyzer (S041)

Frequency range CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	FR1 Band: 410 MHz to 6 GHz; FR2 Band: 24 GHz to 40 GHz
Frequency range CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	FR1 Band: 410 MHz to 7.125 GHz; FR2 Band: 24 GHz to 44 GHz
Minimum detectable level	FR1 Band: -120 dBm; FR2 Band: -110 dBm SS-RSRP
Channel power accuracy	±1.0 dB typical
Supported bandwidth	Up to 100 MHz
Frequency error	±0.05 ppm
Residual EVM	2.0 % typical @ -20 dBm
Channel scanner / beam scanner	up to 8

LTE/LTE-A and DSS Signal Analyzers

LTE/LTE-A FDD (S032) frequency range CA5000-S032	Band 1 to 14, 17 to 26
LTE/LTE-A TDD (S033) frequency range CA5000-S033	Band 33 to 43
LTE supported bandwidths CA5000-S032, CA5000-S033	1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz
LTE minimum detectable level CA5000-S032, CA5000-S033	-125 dBm S-SS RSRP
Carrier aggregation CA5000-S032, CA5000-S033	Component carriers: up to 5
DSS (S034) supported bandwidth CA5000-S034	5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz

RFoCPRI Interference Analyzer (Option S050, S051)

Optical interface	Dual SFP/SFP+ Supports all MSA compliant SFP modules; supported with CA5000-F001-O and CA5000-F002-O
Line rates CA5000-S050	CPRI Rate 1 to 7
Line rates CA5000-S051	CPRI Rate 8
IQ sample width	4 – 20 bits

Connectivity

GPS high-frequency accuracy CA5000-S002	±25 ppb GPS lock; ±50 ppb hold over for 3 days (0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)); option S002
Bluetooth mode CA5000-S003	File transfer profile (FTP)
Wi-Fi interface standard CA5000-S004	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Interfaces

RF in connector CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	Option F001: Type-N, female; Option F002: 2.92 mm, male; Option F018: Type-N, female
RF in connector CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	9 kHz to 18.5 GHz: Type-N female; 9 kHz to 30 GHz, Type-N female/2.92 mm male (Option 030); 9 kHz to 44 GHz, Type-N female/2.92 mm male (Option 044)
RF in impedance	50 Ω Nominal
Reference clock in/out frequency	10 MHz, 13 MHz, 15 MHz SMA, female; input range -5 to +5 dBm
USB host	Type A, 2 ports USB2.0
USB client	Mini USB, 1 port Used for SCPI programming, USBTMC, and connection to AppSW
LAN	RJ45, 1000 Base-T Used for SCPI programming, remote control and connection to AppSW
Audio	3.5 mm headphone jack Built-in speaker

Display and Power

Display type	10” capacitive touch screen
Display resolution	1280 x 800
External DC input	19 VDC
Power consumption CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	Option F001: 54 W; Option F002: 64 W; Option F018: 62 W
Power consumption CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	Option F030: 67 W; Option F044: 67 W
Battery type	14.4 V, 6800 mAh (Lithium ion) Accepts two batteries
Operating time CA5000-F001	Option F001 standard (one battery): > 2:00 hrs; optional (two batteries): > 4:10 hrs Typical
Operating time CA5000-F002	Option F002 standard (one battery): > 1:40 hrs; optional (two batteries): > 3:30 hrs Typical
Operating time CA5000-F018	Option F018 standard (one battery): > 1:50 hrs; optional (two batteries): > 3:40 hrs Typical
Operating time CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	standard (one battery): > 1:30 hrs; optional (two batteries): > 3:00 hrs Typical
Charging time, 100 % charging	Standard (one battery): > 2:30 hrs; Optional secondary battery: > 4:30 hrs

Environmental

Operating temperature, AC power	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Battery charging
Operating temperature, battery	-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F) Without optic HW; -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F) with optic HW
Storage temperature	-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Maximum humidity	95% RH (noncondensing)
Vibration	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Shock	MIL-PRF-28800F
EMC	IEC/EN 61326-1:2006 (complies with European EMC), CISPR11:2009 +A1:2010
ESD	IEC/EN 61000-4-2

Physical

Weight (with one battery) CA5000-F001, CA5000-F002, CA5000-F018	Option F001: < 5.9 kg (13.00 lb.); Option F002: < 6.2 kg (13.66 lb.); Option F018: < 6.0 kg (13.54 lb.)
Weight (with one battery) CA5000-F030, CA5000-F044	Option F030: <5.7 kg (12.56 lb.); Option F044: <5.7 kg (12.56 lb.)
Size (W x H x D)	309 mm x 241 mm x 113 mm With top bumper; 309 mm x 225 mm x 113 mm without top bumper
Internal memory	Maximum 4 GB > 1000 instrument setups and traces
Recommended calibration cycle	1 year

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

Applications

5G cell site installation, commissioning and maintenance
Radio performance testing for O-RAN deployment
Massive MIMO and active antenna beam validation
Interference analysis and PIM detection over CPRI
Comprehensive RF signal analysis
Fronthaul and RRH verification over CPRI
Cable and antenna analysis with optional RF source

Included

Spectrum analyzer
RF power meter

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
CA5000-F001	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 up to 6 GHz — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F002	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 up to 6 GHz and FR2 up to 40 GHz — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F002N	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 6 GHz and FR2 40 GHz with two RF ports — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F018	Frequency 9 kHz to 18.5 GHz — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F030	Frequency 9 kHz to 30 GHz with two RF ports — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F044	Frequency 9 kHz to 44 GHz with two RF ports — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F001-O	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 up to 6 GHz with optic HW — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F002-O	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 up to 6 GHz and FR2 up to 40 GHz with optic HW — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F002N-O	Frequency for 5G NR FR1 6 GHz and FR2 40 GHz with optic HW and two RF ports — Internal hardware option
CA5000-F018-O	Frequency 9 kHz to 18.5 GHz with optic HW — Internal hardware option
CA5000-FU02	Frequency upgrade to FR2 up to 40 GHz — Requires F001 or F001-O; requires factory return
CA5000-FU18	Frequency upgrade to 18.5 GHz — Requires F001 or F001-O; requires factory return
CA5000-FU30	Frequency upgrade to 30 GHz with two RF ports — Hardware upgrade option
CA5000-FU44	Frequency upgrade to 44 GHz with two RF ports — Hardware upgrade option
CA5000-OU01	Upgrade optic hardware — Requires factory return
CA5000-PU01	Upgrade from one RF port to two RF ports for F002 or F002-O — Requires F002 or F002-O
CA5000-B100	100 MHz/100 MHz analysis bandwidth
CA5000-S002	GPS connectivity with antenna
CA5000-S003	Bluetooth connectivity
CA5000-S004	Wi-Fi connectivity
CA5000-S010	50 MHz bandwidth real time spectrum analyzer
CA5000-S011	100 MHz bandwidth real time spectrum analyzer — Requires B100
CA5000-S013	Interference analyzer
CA5000-S014	Route map
CA5000-S015	Gated sweep
CA5000-S016	Channel scanner
CA5000-S032	LTE/LTE-A FDD signal analyzer
CA5000-S033	LTE/LTE-A TDD signal analyzer
CA5000-S034	DSS Signal Analyzer — Requires S032 or S033
CA5000-S040	5G TF signal analyzer — Requires B100
CA5000-S041	5G NR signal analyzer — Requires B100
CA5000-S042	5G NR TM signal analyzer — Requires S041
CA5000-S043	5G NSA analyzer — Requires S041
CA5000-S044	5G PDSCH analysis — Requires S041
CA5000-S050	RFoCPRI line rates 1 to 7 interference analyzer — Requires Optic HW
CA5000-S051	RFoCPRI line rate 8 interference analyzer — Requires Optic HW
SAA-ADVISOR	Smart Access Anywhere for CellAdvisor products
JD731B	Directional power sensor (peak and average power) 300 to 3800 MHz
JD732B	Terminating power sensor (Average Power) 20 to 3800 MHz
JD733A	Directional power sensor (peak and average power) 150 to 3500 MHz
JD734B	Terminating power sensor (peak power) 20 to 3800 MHz
JD736B	Terminating power sensor (average/peak power) 20 to 3800 MHz
G700050390	GPS SMA mount antenna
G700050370	RF directional horn antenna kit, K(f), 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz, 20 dBi
G700050431	CellAdvisor 5G soft carrying case
G700050150	98 Wh Lithium-Ion Battery
G700050125	CA5G Automotive cigarette lighter DC/DC adapter
G700050126	CA5G AC/DC power adapter 160 W 19 V
G700050433	CA5G backpack carrying case with monopod
G700050434	CA5G harness for indoor application
G700050700	CA5G hard carrying case with wheels
JD70050007	AntennaAdvisor handle