REI manual MDC-2100/MDC-900 SPECIFICATIONS, Specifications, All models

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MDC-2100/MDC-900 SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

MDC-2100

MDC-900

Frequency Range:

3-21GHz

3-9GHz

Conversion output:

5MHz to 3005MHz

5MHz to 3005MHz

Frequency Bands of Operation: Band 1:

3-9GHz

Band 1: 3-9GHz

 

Band 2:

9-15GHz

 

 

Band 3:

15-21GHz

 

 

Show All: 3-21GHz

 

Antenna Gain:

Band 1:

10 dB

Band 1: 10 dB

 

Band 2:

9 dB

 

 

Band 3:

9 dB

 

MDS - Minimum Detectable

 

 

 

Signal including receiver

 

 

 

sensitivity, antenna gain, and

 

 

 

filtering losses:

Band 1: -110 dBm

Band 1: -110 dBm

 

Band 2: -110 dBm

 

 

Band 3: -110 dBm

 

Input Power:

300 milliamps at 12 volts

150 milliamps at 12 volts

All models

Weight:

1.4 lb

.635 Kg

Dim:

11.4 x 3.1 x 1.4in

29 x 8 x 3.5 cm

Tripod:

 

 

Weight:

.77 lb

.35 Kg

Dim:

8.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 in

22.2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm

Usage Height:

5.5 in

14 cm

Case Dimensions:

 

 

Size (H x W x D):

6.25 x 18.5 x 14.5 in

47 x 36.8 x 15.9 cm

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Contents RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL 455 Security Drive MDC-2100/MDC-900MDC-900 MDC-2100 OWNER’S GUIDEFIGURE 11 ANALYZE MODE USING THE MDC OSCOR TABLE of CONTENTSTABLE of FIGURES STORING A SIGNAL IN THE MDC FREQUENCY RANGEFigure 1 MDC-2100 MICROWAVE DOWNCONVERTER INTRODUCTIONFilter A & B ANTENNA BANDFilter A Filter BInstalling the MDC-2100/MDC-900 Signal identification Process Operational Control of the MDC-2100/MDC-900OSCOR Version Press F4/Identify see Figure 6B Viewing Bands 1, 2 andPress F4/MDC Anlz Press SWEEP/ANALYZEFIGURE 7 USING “IDENTIFY” TO VERIFY A SIGNAL OSCOR OSCOR Sweep and Analyze Modes with the MDCFigure 6A ANALYZING AN MDC SIGNAL OSCOR Figure 6B ANALYZING AN MDC SIGNAL OSCORFigure 8 SELECTING A SIGNAL WITH THE MDC OSCOR Storing a Sweep Span with the MDC Span Storing a Signal in the MDC Frequency RangeExample of a Desired Frequency Recommended ImplementationMicrowave Transmission Considerations for the MDC it is absolutely necessary in order to save time. A good rule of thumb is to assume that the MDC has an antenna pattern that is about 100 degrees wide. In other words, it is necessary to point the MDC in at least 4 different directions around the room to cover the perimeter. Also, the MDC should be pointed up and possibly moved around the room to cover the ceiling, and down to cover the floor. Furthermore, if you expect a very sophisticated threat, it is recommended to point the MDC into ducting, above ceiling tiles, and in any enclosed spaces in which it would be possible to place a transmitter with a high gain antenna. It is highly recommended that the “Show All” mode of operation for the MDC-2100 be utilized MDCA-all and MDCB-all if using OSCOR 5.0. When a signal is detected, the user can then manually select the different antenna bands and filters to further investigate the signal. Or, the user can simply go to the analyze mode and allow the MDC to determine the operational frequency of the transmitter. Also, it is not recommended to use the MDC with the OSCOR automatic mode unless the MDC directional characteristics are taken into consideration. If running the OSCOR and MDC in the automatic mode, take care to enable the appropriate MDC spans. To maximize usage of the MDC, include MDC 3-21GHz Filter A and MDC 3-21GHz Filter B in your span list For OSCOR 4.0 users, set span to All Bands A&B Using the MTU-2100 Microwave Test Unit MDC-900 MDC-2100/MDC-900 SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications MDC-2100Technical Bulletin