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ARGAMAK-D11 (Model 5)

Two-Channel Digital Panoramic Radio Receiver


Used as central unit of multi-functional ARC-D11 Radio Monitoring System


Purpose:

ARGAMAK-D11 (Model 5)

ARGAMAK-D11 (Model 5)

Typical configuration:

Options:

Features:

Technical Specifications

Operating frequency range:
in basic configuration 0.009-8000 MHz
Extended design 0.009-30000 MHz
Number of independent receiving channels:
within 0.009-8000 MHz range 2
within 8 000 - 30 000 MHz range 1
Max. simultaneous bandwidth (bandpass) at ±3.0 dB variation:
within 0.009 – 30 MHz range 30 MHz
within 80 - 30000 MHz range 100 MHz
Attenuation:
within 0.009 – 30 MHz range 0 – 60 dB, incr 1 dB
within 20 – 3 000 MHz range 0 – 60 dB, incr 1 dB
within 3000-8000 MHz range 0 – 30 dB, incr 1 dB
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range 0, 5 - 35 dB, incr 1 dB
within 18 000 – 30 000 MHz range 0, 10 - 35 dB, incr 1 dB
Signal level evaluation ranges at antenna inputs:
within 0.009 – 3 000 MHz range from 0 to 130 dBμV
within 3 000 - 30 000 MHz range from 0 to 120 dBμV
Noise figure (with preamplifier on) for unswitched inputs:
within 0.009 – 30 MHz range 15 dB, max.
within 20-8000 MHz range 10 dB, max.
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range 14 dB, max.
within 18000 – 24500 MHz range 16 dB, max.
within 24500 – 30000 MHz range 22 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)
within 0,009 – 18 000 MHz range 95 dB, min
within 18 000 – 30 000 MHz range 90 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
Central frequency of IF analogue input (depending on analysis bandwidths) 153.6 / 187.5 MHz
Additional analog bandwidths:
within 0.009 – 30 MHz range 2 MHz, 300 kHz
within 20 – 30000 MHz range 80 MHz, 24 MHz, 1.2 MHz
Receiver tuning resolution 1 Hz
Single-signal spurious, Image and IF rejection:
Within 0.009 - 8000 MHz range 80 dB, min
Within 8000 - 18000 MHz range 70 dB, min
Within 18000 - 30000 MHz range 45 dB, min
Phase noise level of heterodyne when mistuning at 10 kHz
Within 0.009 - 30 MHz range -120 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 20 - 2000 MHz range -110 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 2000 - 3000 MHz range -105 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 3000 - 8000 MHz range -100 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 8000 - 18000 MHz range -95 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 18000 - 30000 MHz range -90 dBs/Hz, max.
Input IP3, attenuation off
Within 0.009 - 30 MHz range 20 dBmW min.
Within 20 - 3000 MHz range 10 dBmW min.
Within 3000 - 8000 MHz range 0 dBmW min.
Within 8000 - 18000 MHz range 0 dBmW min.
Within 18000 - 30000 MHz range 0 dBmW min.
GNSS-based synchronization yes
Relative frequency instability of the built-in reference generator
When no GNSS-based synchronization Max. ±5×10-8
When GNSS-based synchronization Max. ±2×10-10
AGC adjustment depth 90 dB, min
Parameters of external reference generator input:
Frequency 10 MHz; 12,8 MHz
Level 0±3 dBm

Search and detection of the radio signals

Rate of panorama spectrum analysis with max. 16 kHz resolution (at spectrum discreteness max. 3.125 kHz) within frequency range of 20 - 8 000 MHz 60 GHz/s, min
Minimum duration of single signal detected within simultaneous bandwidth (receiver tuning frequency doesn't change) 1 µs
Receiver sensitivity in AM mode 1.5 μV, max.
Receiver sensitivity in FM (narrow) mode 0.8 μV, max.

Radio Channel Monitoring, Technical Analysis and Broadcast Recording

Types of recorded data Spectrum, time, signal sampling (I/Q)
Maximum I/Q bandwidth
Continuous 100 MHz
Fragments 200 MHz
Continuous recording time Depends on the storage volume
I/Q output interface Ethernet 10G

Demodulated signal recording

Demodulator bandwidth 250 kHz, 100 kHz, 50 kHz, 12 kHz, 6 kHz, 3 kHz
Receiver sensitivity in AM mode 1.5 μV, max.
Receiver sensitivity in FM (narrow) mode 0.8 μV, max.
Receiver tuning discrete 1 Hz
Demodulation types AM, FM, SSB, FT

Operating Parameters

Control interface Ethernet 1G
External equipment control interface RS-485
DC supply voltage 10 - 32 V
Voltage of AC power supply 90-250 V
Power consumption (with completely charged battery, no external units connected) 100 W
Continuous battery run-time (with completely charged battery, no external units connected) 0.5 hour, min
Dimensions, max. 580×610×245 mm
Weight max. 18 kg
Operating temperature range (without battery) -40°C … +55°C
Relative humidity at 25°C max. 98%
Maximum altitude above-sea level 4500 m
Degree of protection with pluggable connectors connected IP52
Degree of protection when case closed IP65

Digital Radio Receivers