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RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM

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Model: AA-35-ZOOM
Manufacturer: RigExpert Ukraine
Availability: OUT OF STOCK
Warranty: 2 years

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RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM – Antenna and Cable Analyzer (60 kHz to 35 MHz)

The analyzer is designed for measuring SWR (standing wave ratio), return loss, cable loss, as well as other parameters of cable and antenna systems in the range of 60 kHz to 35 MHz.

A built-in ZOOM capability makes graphical measurements especially effective.

The following tasks are easily accomplished by using this analyzer:

  • Rapid check-out of an antenna
  • Tuning an antenna to resonance
  • Comparing characteristics of an antenna before and after specific event (rain, hurricane, etc.)
  • Making coaxial stubs or measuring their parameters
  • Cable testing and fault location, measuring cable loss and characteristic impedance
  • Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads

Warranty coverage by the RigExpertCare™

RigExpertCare 2 year warranty

RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM Specifications

Frequency range: 0.06 to 35 MHz

Frequency entry: 1 Hz resolution

Measurement for 25, 50, 75 and 100-Ohm systems

SWR measurement range:
1 to 100 in numerical modes,
1 to 10 in chart modes

SWR display:
numerical or analog indicator

R and X range:
0…10000, -10000…10000 in numerical modes,
0…1000, -1000…1000 in chart modes

Display modes:
–    SWR at single  frequencie
–    SWR, return loss, R, X, Z, L, C and phase angle at single frequency
–    SWR chart, 100 points
–    R, X chart, 100 points

Non Volatile memory:
– 10 slots to save measurement results

RF output:
–    Connector type: UHF (SO-239)
–    Output signal shape: square, 0.06 to 35 MHz
–    Output power: +13 dBm (at 50 Ohm load)

Power:
–    Two 1.5V alkaline batteries, type AA
–    Two 1.2V Ni-MH batteries, type AA *
–    Max. 4 hours of continuous measurement, max. 2 days in stand-by mode when fully charged batteries are used
–    When the analyzer is connected to a PC or a DC adapter with USB socket, it takes power from these sources

Interface:
–    320×240 color TFT display
–    6×3 keys on the water-proof keypad
–    Multilingual menus and help screens
–    USB connection to a personal computer

Dimensions: 103 mm x 207 mm x 37 mm (4.1 in x 8.1 in x 1.4 in)

Operating temperature: 0…40 °C (32…104 °F)

Weight: 310 g (10.9 Oz) w/o batteries

Warranty: 2 years

GTIN-13: 4820185420099

RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM is made in Ukraine.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Batteries are not included with the analyzer.

AntScope software

AntScope is a program which is shipped with every RigExpert antenna analyzer. You may also download the latest version from the Downloads page of the RigExpert website (the program is included in installation CD packages). The screenshots listed below illustrate how capable this program is when the analyzer is connected to a PC. SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) plot:

Phase display:

R (resistance), X (reactance) and Z (module of impedance) display, series mode:

R (resistance), X (reactance) and Z (module of impedance) display, parallel mode:

Time Domain Reflectometer mode (except AA-500 and AA-520):

Smith chart:

Structure diagram

The structure diagram of RigExpert AA-35 ZOOM is located below:

RigExpert AA-35 structure diagram

The “brain” of the analyzer is STM 32-bit RISC microcontroller. It controls a Si5351 PLL chip running at 500 MHz and generating two sinusoidal signals. Both signals are low-pass filtered and then put through pulse shapers, producing two square signals with CMOS levels. Resistive brigde was chosen to measure parameters of a load because of its simplicity and good frequency response. The switch commutates two outputs of the bridge. After the switch, the signal is mixed with the second channel output to produce audio frequency of 1.5 kHz.This signal is then filtered and fed on the 12-bit ADC of the microcontroller. The 320×240 color TFT display and the 6×3 keys keypad are connected directly to the CPU. The USB interface allows connecting the analyzer to the PC. The analyzer uses internal Flash memory to store measurement results (10 memory slots).

Close look at the bridge

This is a diagram of the resistive bridge and its connection to the mixer:

bridge-230z-en-1

The switch which is controlled by the CPU feeds the signal from the certain side of the bridge to the mixer chip. When the load is totally active and its resistance is 50 Ω, the bridge is balanced and the switch outputs the same signal in both positions. This eliminates the need of calibration of the analyzer, also giving very good precision near SWR=1.

Comparison table of the current RigExpert antenna analyzers

→ scroll horizontally to view all specifications

FunctionFrequency rangeFrequency entry step sizeMin. sweep rangeSWR2AIR™ modeMultiSWR™ modeReactance sign measurementAntenna connector typeOutput powerOutput amplifierOutput signal shapeOutput signal shapeAnalog-to-digital converterBluetoothBatteriesBattery voltage sensorOperation with external power supplyLCDTime Domain Reflectometer modeFlash memory for storing graphsMultilingual supportPresets for radio amateur bands
AA-35 ZOOM0.06-35 MHz1 kHz2 kHz++UHF (SO-239)+13 dBmCMOS logic chipsquare25, 50, 75, 100 Ohm12-bit2*AA+from USB (without battery)Color TFT 320×240– *10 memory slotsEnglish by default
Japanese
Ukrainian
Polish
Spanish
German
+
AA-55 ZOOM0.06-55 MHz+25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 450, 600 Ohm
Stick 2300.1-230 MHz10 kHz-10 dBm12.5, 25, 28, 37, 50, 75, 100, 150,
200, 300, 450, 600 Ohm
+

only with Android and IOS

1*Li-Ion (18650)USB Type-C (with battery)200×200 high contrast E Ink display24 memory slots. TDR not savedEnglish by default
Japanese
Stick 5000.1-500 MHz
Stick Pro0.1-600 MHzN-type200×200 color TFT displayBuilt-in
Stick XPro0.1 – 1000 MHz
AA-230 ZOOM0.1-230 MHz2 kHz++25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 450, 600 Ohm4*AAAfrom USB (without batteryColor TFT, 290×220100 R/X or SWR memory slots, 10 TDR memory slotsEnglish by default
Japanese
Ukrainian
Polish
Spanish
German
AA-650 ZOOM0.1-650 MHz16-bit3*AAColor TFT, 320×240
AA-1500 ZOOM0.1-1500 MHz
AA-2000 ZOOM0.1-2000 MHz400×800 BlanView display
AA-3000 ZOOM0.1-3000 MHzEnglish by default
French
Italian
Japanese
Ukrainian
Portuguese
Spanish
German

Make sure the latest firmware is uploaded to the analyzer.

* The AntScope2 software is able to plot graphs in Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) mode when AA-35 ZOOM, AA-55 ZOOM is connected to the computer.

RigExpert 2 year warranty guarantee

The RigExpertCare™ 2-year warranty coverage

The device which has stopped functioning due to factory defects within the Warranty period will be replaced by a new one in a very few days instead of waiting when it’d be fixed. Just contact the RigExpertCare™ partner to get such a great support!

What is the RigExpertCare™ protection

RigExpertCare™ is the 2-years limited warranty coverage for RigExpert™ products.

RigExpertCare™ means that the Rig Expert Ukraine will replace defective goods covered by the Warranty with the new goods of the same model as soon as possible.

Important Conditions
  • Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. will replace any product that has been proven to have a manufacturing defect.
  • RigExpertCare™ applies when the product has been used for the purpose intended and under normal conditions. General wear and tear, normal fading, and accidental damage are not covered by the warranty.
  • Replacement will be performed by the RigExpertCare™ partner. To get a replacement please contact nearest RigExpertCare™ partner specified here.
  • To check whether your instrument is covered by the RigExpertCare™, see the special sticker on the top of the product package or visit the RigExpert™ website and find notice “Warranty coverage by the RigExpertCare™” on General info tab at the product page.

RigExpertCare 2 year warranty

Who Is Covered Under the Warranty

The warranty is non-transferable. Only the original customer is covered under the RigExpertCare™ warranty.

Proof of Purchase

In rare cases, when warranty repair is required, the RigExpertCare™ partner may require confirmation of an official purchase (for example, purchase receipt etc.)

What is Not Covered Under the Warranty

The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications.

The warranty does not cover any events including but not limited to:

  • Any damages unrelated to manufacturing defects.
  • Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, commercial or industrial use, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions included with the product.
  • Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd.
  • Any shipment damages (claims must be made with the carrier).
  • Any unsuitable environment or use of the product in Rig Expert Ukraine opinion.
  • Any product which has been modified without official permission from Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd., or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been defaced, modified, or removed.
Shipping

Customers are responsible for shipping costs to ship back the defective item for RMA repair/replace.
Once the faulty item is received by RigExpertCare™ partner a new replaced item will be shipped back to the customer.
Shipping methods will be at Rig Expert’s discretion.
Therefore, RigExpertCare™ partner reserves the rights to ship according to what it deems the most efficient standard method of shipping.

Important addition

Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. can repair defective goods at the Customer’s request. To get a warranty repair please contact your original seller.

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