This chapter presents the Channel Scanner (Option 27) measurements for in use with Field Master Series, Remote Spectrum Monitors and Site Master instruments. The Channel Scanner measures the signal power of multiple transmitted signals. The power can be displayed as either a bar chart or a strip chart showing the channel power of selected channels for a given air interface standard, or the manually entered channels. Up to 60 channels can be measured simultaneously.

The operating frequency range for Channel Scanner mode can either be set manually, or the desired air interface standard can be selected from the Signal Standard and channel list in the instrument. When the channels are selected from the Signal Standard list, all frequency related parameters for the standard are automatically set to the appropriate values. The frequency and bandwidth settings can be manually entered using the Frequency Range selection if none of the available air interface standards meet the measurement need. A custom channel list can also be created to allow up to 60 independent channels to be defined.

A basic understanding of the measurement concepts presented in Spectrum Analyzer measurement guide (10580-00447) is recommended before performing the procedures in this chapter.