ARC-CPS2M
Radio Receiving Module
Purpose:
- Radio signal filtering, amplifying and transfer within frequency range from 0.009 - 3000 MHz to the intermediate frequency and A/D conversion of IF radio signal
- Multifunctional signal digital processing
- Continuous recording of the signals to integrated data storage

ARC-CPS2M Module with installed storage
Typical configuration:
- ARC-CPS2M Digital Processing Module. Available designs:
- Basic – frequency range 20 – 3000 MHz
- Extended – frequency range 0.009 – 3000 MHz
- SMO-PA, SMO-STA, SMO-ASPD Software Packages.
Options
- Built-in storage to save recorded signals
- Control and display unit.
Module Provides:
- Scheduled cyclic scanning within a frequency range or over separate frequencies
- Scheduled panoramic spectrum analysis of radio signals, panoramic spectrum accumulation for a given frequency range
- Continuous IQ recording to integrated data storage
- Technical analysis, determination of modulation type and measurement of radio signal parameters
- PC-controlled operation
- Decoding of service parameters of communication systems (GSM, UMTS, LTE, CDMA (IS-95, cdma2000, EV-DO), TETRA, DMR, dPMR, NXDN, APCO P25, DECT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and digital TV (DVB-T/T2/H, DTMB).
Technical Specifications
Operating frequency range: | |
in basic configuration | 20 – 3000 MHz |
Extended design | 0.009 – 3000 MHz |
Number of receiving channels | 1 |
Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) at antenna input with input resistance 50 Ohm | 3 max. |
Maximum allowable input voltage | 130 dBµV |
Sensitivity (with 3.125 kHz discreteness and 10 dB signal/noise ratio) | 1 μV, max. |
Noise figure (with preamplifier on) for unswitched inputs: | |
within 0.009 - 30 MHz range | 12 dB, max. |
within 20 - 3000 MHz range | 12 dB, max. |
Single-signal dynamic range, taking into account the gain control at resolution not exceeding 16 kHz (with a spectrum discreteness of 3.125 kHz) | 110 dB, min |
Intermodulation free dynamic range (3rd and 2nd order) at resolution not exceeding 16 kHz (with a spectrum discreteness of 3.125 kHz) | 75 dB, min |
Attenuation | 0 - 30 dB, incr 1 dB |
Max. simultaneous bandwidth (bandpass) at ±3.0 dB variation | 22 MHz, min. |
Receiver tuning resolution | 1 Hz |
Single-signal spurious, Image and IF rejection | 70 dB, min |
Phase noise level of heterodyne when mistuning at 10 kHz | |
Within 0.009 - 30 MHz range | -110 dBs/Hz, max. |
Within 20 - 8000 MHz range | -90 dBs/Hz, max. |
Within 1000 - 3000 MHz range | -85 dBs/Hz, max. |
Input IP3, attenuation off | |
Within 0.009 - 30 MHz range | -6 dBmW min. |
Within 20 - 3000 MHz range | -6 dBmW min. |
Relative frequency instability of the built-in reference generator | max. ±5×10-7 |
Typical retuning time | 2000 µs |
Parameters of external reference generator input: | |
Frequency | 10 MHz; 12,8 MHz |
Level | 0±3 dBm |
Demodulator bandwidth |
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Receiver sensitivity in AM mode | 1.5 μV, max. |
Receiver sensitivity in FM (narrow) mode | 0.5 μV, max. |
Demodulation types | AM, FM, SSB, FT |
Headphones socket | yes |
Panorama spectrum analysis rate when scanning over operating frequency range (with 12.5 kHz spectrum discreteness) | 5 GHz/s |
Minimum duration of single signal detected within simultaneous bandwidth (receiver tuning frequency doesn't change) | 1 µs |
Types of recorded data | Spectrum, time, signal sampling (I/Q) |
Frequency band width for signal recording to internal storage (when available): | |
Within 2 MHz band | 120 dB, min |
Within 5 MHz band | 60 dB, min |
Within 10 MHz band | 30 dB, min |
Maximum I/Q bandwidth: | |
Continuous | 5 MHz |
Fragments | 24 MHz |
Control and I/Q output interface | USB 2.0 |
External equipment control interface | RS-485 |
DC supply voltage | 10 - 15 V |
Power consumption: | |
in basic configuration | 15 W, max. |
Extended design | 17 W, max. |
Dimensions, max. | |
in basic configuration | 145×100×13 mm |
Extended design | 170×100×13 mm |
Weight: | |
in basic configuration | 0.3 kg, max |
Extended design | 0.4 kg, max |
Operating temperature range: | |
without built-in flash-drive | -40°C … +55°C |
with built-in flash-drive | 0°C … +55°C |
Relative humidity at 25°С | max. 98% |
Maximum altitude above-sea level | 4500 m |