SAF Tehnika offers two approaches to portable and integrated spectrum analysis: Spectrum Compact and Spectrum Core.
Spectrum Compact is designed primarily to put spectrum analysis in the operator's hands.
Spectrum Core is designed primarily to put spectrum analysis inside another system.
Both provide RF spectrum visibility, but the choice depends on where and how the measurement needs to happen.
|
Requirement |
Spectrum Compact |
Spectrum Core |
|
Handheld field use |
✓ |
— |
|
Integrated display/interface |
✓ |
— |
|
Portable troubleshooting |
✓ |
— |
|
Signal hunting |
✓ |
— |
|
Field spectrum surveys |
✓ |
— |
|
Third-party system integration |
Available for supported workflows |
✓ |
|
API-controlled operation |
Available |
✓ |
|
Remote monitoring |
Available |
✓ |
|
Fixed/embedded deployment |
Possible depending on application |
✓ |
|
Automated RF measurement |
Possible depending on workflow |
✓ |
|
DIN rail/rack/custom integration |
— |
✓ |
Spectrum Compact is SAF Tehnika's handheld spectrum-analysis family of products. It is designed for field measurements where an operator needs to physically take the analyzer to the problem:
The integrated touchscreen and portable form factor make Spectrum Compact useful when measurements need to happen at a remote site, communications installation, or field location.
Spectrum Core is designed for integration with third-party systems. It emphasizes remote operation and connectivity over portability.
Spectrum Core's open API enables direct communication with other systems, and its Spectrum Manager can be used for remote monitoring.
Potential applications include:
Spectrum Core supports DIN-rail mounting, 19-inch rack compatibility, and custom mechanical integration.
If you're an engineer investigating an intermittent problem at several field sites, you may benefit from Spectrum Compact.
The analyzer travels with you, allowing measurements to be taken directly at each location.
Likely fit: Spectrum Compact
If your organization wants spectrum measurements available continuously (or on demand) from a remote facility, with the analyzer incorporated into existing infrastructure, you could benefit from Spectrum Core.
Likely fit: Spectrum Core
They can be.
You would want to use both if you have an application where portable field measurements and fixed monitoring serve complementary purposes.
For example, a monitoring system could identify unusual RF activity at a remote site while field personnel use a handheld analyzer to investigate conditions locally.
Not directly. Spectrum Core is designed to communicate with external systems rather than relying on an integrated operator display. It can be accessed through its API or SAF's Spectrum Manager software.
Spectrum Compact supports remote-control and integration capabilities for supported models and workflows. The appropriate implementation depends on the specific analyzer and application.
Spectrum Compact is the more natural fit when an operator needs to physically move through an environment while viewing spectrum measurements and working with directional antennas.
That depends on the signals, systems, or potential interference you're trying to observe.
Cyntony can help determine the appropriate analyzer and supporting antennas based on your measurement requirements.
Let's explore your specific application.
Let us know:
We'll help determine which approach makes sense.