Rhode & Schwarz Miniport Receiver EB200 Datasheet Manual

							Miniport Receiver EB 200
Portable monitoring from 10 kHz to 3 GHz
• Ergonomic design for on-body 
operation
 Continuous frequency range 
10 kHz to 3 GHz
 Detection of unlicensed trans-
mitters  Location of close-range to 
medium-range targets with the 
aid of Handheld Directional 
Antenna HE200
 Digital IF section with 12 band-
widths (150 Hz to 150 kHz)
 Fast, accurate level indication 
across 110 dB dynamic rangeScanning modes
– Frequency scanning
– Memory scanning
 Frequency spectrum (option)
 IF panorama display (option)
 Remote-controllable via 
RS232 C PPP or LAN (Ethernet 
10 Base-T) 
						

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Brief description
Miniport Receiver EB200 with Active 
Directional Antenna HE200 is a porta-
ble unit for radiomonitoring in the 
wide frequency range from 10 kHz to 
3 GHz. Whether used for monitoring 
emissions, detecting interference or 
locating mini-transmitters irrespective 
of their position, EB200 offers features 
unrivalled in its class. The favourably 
priced and compact receiver with LAN 
interface may also be used in compu-
ter-based stationary systems. 
The EB200 is characterized by high 
input sensitivity and frequency setting 
accuracy throughout the frequency 
range from 10 kHz to 3 GHz.
Its small dimensions and low weight as 
well as a sturdy, pickup-proof die-cast 
aluminium housing with well-protected 
integrated operating elements make 
the EB200 ideal for use in places 
which cannot be reached with a vehi-
cle. Its low power consumption permits 
battery operation typically of four 
hours. The EB200 battery pack is eas-
ily accessible and can be exchanged 
quickly.In case of power supply interruption, 
all the data is stored. Operation can 
thus be resumed immediately after the 
power supply is restored.
EB200 fulfils the following tasks:
Monitoring of given frequencies, 
eg storage of 1 to 1000 frequen-
cies, squelch setting, constant mon-
itoring of one frequency or cyclical 
scanning of several frequencies
Searching in a frequency range 
with freely selectable start and stop 
frequency and step widths of 
1 kHz to 9.999 MHzLocation of close-range to medium-
range targets with the aid of Hand-
held Directional Antenna HE200
Detection of undesired emissions 
including pulsed emissions
Detection of unlicensed transmitters 
communicating illegally or interfer-
ing with licensed transmission
Protection against tapping by de-
tecting miniature spy transmitters 
(bugs)
Monitoring of ones own radio ex-
ercises in a service band
Monitoring of selected transmissions
Remote-controlled operation via 
modem and PC in coverage meas-
urement and monitoring systems
EB200 and HE200: ergonomic design for on-body operation 
						

							Miniport Receiver EB 200 3
Digital IF section
The EB200 covers the wide frequency 
range from 10 kHz to 3 GHz. Process-
ing all signals available with optimum 
signal-to-noise ratio requires a large 
number of IF bandwidths. This prob-
lem cannot be solved by means of 
analog filters as space is limited. The 
solution is a digital IF section in which 
a wide variety of different filters can 
be implemented in a relatively small 
space with the aid of DSP. The EB200 
has 12 IF bandwidths between 
150 Hz and 150 kHz. The following 
digital demodulators are available: 
AM, FM, LSB, USB and CW. If the 
receiver is fitted with the IF panorama 
option, the number of bandwidths is 
increased to 15 up to 1 MHz. Band-
widths over 150 kHz are for level and 
deviation measurement as demodula-
tion is not possible.
Scanning modes
Frequency scanning
It is possible to define a frequency 
range to which a complete data set 
can be allocated. In addition to 
receiver settings, the following scan 
parameters may be included in the 
data set:
Step width
Signal threshold (dBµV)
Dwell time (s)
Hold time (s)
Signal-controlled continuation
Suppression (individual frequen-
cies or search ranges)
Memor y scanning 
The EB200 uses 1000 definable mem-
ory locations. A complete data set, 
such as frequency, mode of demodula-
tion, bandwidth, squelch level, etc, 
can be assigned to each memory loca-
tion. The memory content can be 
edited or overwritten with the results of a scanning run. The con-
tent of any memory loca-
tion can be transferred to 
the receiver manually 
using the RCL key, by turn-
ing the setting knob or 
automatically by activat-
ing the memory scanning 
process.
Frequency spectrum
Fitted with the frequency 
spectrum (DIGI-Scan) 
option, EB200 scans the 
frequency range of interest 
with digital control and dis-
plays the associated spec-
trum. Emissions detected 
can be seen at a glance. 
Aural monitoring of the 
information is possible by 
simply pressing a softkey. 
EB200 then goes to the 
DIGI-Scan listen mode. The 
stored spectrum is dis-
played in the background, and the 
emission of interest can be selected 
and monitored by marking it with the 
frequency cursor.
Location of miniature transmitters at 
close range is possible in the differen-
tial mode of the DIGI-Scan option. In 
this mode, the displayed spectrum is 
stored as a reference. Current spectra 
are superimposed on the reference spectrum, and any new signals or var-
iations in signal strength are clearly 
discernible as peaks. If the measure-
ment is made with the distance, the 
field strength of transmitters at close 
range varies to a greater extent than 
that of transmitters located far away. 
This differential display ensures fast 
and reliable location of miniature 
transmitters even in case of spread-
spectrum transmission.
DIGI-Scan: Scan mode ...
... differential mode ... listen mode ... 
						

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Function
The EB200 is a superhet receiver with 
a third intermediate frequency of 
10.7 MHz. In spite of its compact 
size, it was possible to implement an 
advanced receiver concept. The 
receiver input is equipped with a high-
pass/lowpass combination or track-
ing preselection, as required, to 
reduce the signal sum load. Intermod-
ulation suppression equals that of 
many receivers used in stationary 
applications. 
The low degree of oscillator reradia-
tion is a result of large-scale filtering. A 
modern synthesizer concept featuring 
very low phase noise permits switch-
ing times of less than 3 ms. Effective 
frequency and memory scanning is 
thus possible.
Operation
The operational concept of the EB200 
meets all the requirements of a modern 
radiomonitoring receiver, ie all the 
essential functions, such as modes of 
demodulation, bandwidths, etc, can 
be set via labelled keys directly.
Settings that are not used during cur-
rent operation are available in sub-
menus. The hierarchy of menu control 
is implemented according to priorities 
for ease of use. 
State-of-the-art design
The receiver is designed for both 
mobile and stationary operation. 
Careful screening and filters in all the 
input and output lines guarantee 
extremely low spurious as well as high 
interference rejection.
BITE
The receiver is permanently monitored 
by built-in test equipment. If deviations 
from the nominal are detected, an 
error message is output with a code 
informing on the type of fault.
Serviceability
Modern design and the use of plug-in 
modules guarantee short repair times. 
All the modules may be exchanged 
without any recalibration or adjust-
ments being required.
Remote control
All the receiver functions can be 
remote-controlled via the serial 
RS232C interface of a controller. For 
measurement tasks, the LAN option 
provides a hundred times faster speed 
as well as easy connection and control 
of multiple receivers from a PC. With 
these different versions the user can 
select the type of remote control to suit 
his tasks.
For every task 
ISO 9001
Certified Quality System
DQS REG. NO 1954-04
Level (zoomed) IF panorama Overview
the optimized view ... 
						

							Miniport Receiver EB 200 50,5 GHz bis 3 GHz 20 MHz bis 200 MHz
200 MHz bis 500 MHz
10 kHz bis 20 MHz
Uses
The handy and highly broadband 
Active Directional Antenna HE200 in 
conjunction with portable receivers 
(eg EB200) is ideal for locating trans-
mitting and interfering sources. The 
direction is found by pointing the 
antenna towards the direction of max-
imum signal voltage. The overall fre-
quency range from 0.01 MHz to 
3000 MHz is covered by 4 exchange-
able broadband antenna modules 
each with a distinct directional pat-
tern. A low-noise broadband amplifier 
may be added to increase sensitivity 
in the active mode. The amplifier is 
bypassed in the passive mode and in 
this case the antenna may also be 
used in the vicinity of strong transmit-
ters.
Description
A broadband cardioid directional pat-
tern is obtained in the frequency 
ranges 20 MHz to 200 MHz and 
200 MHz to 500 MHz by using a 
loaded loop antenna in two different 
sizes. A log-periodic dipole antenna 
covers the range 500 MHz to 
3000 MHz with a directional pattern. 
A loop antenna is available as an 
option for the lower frequency range 
of 0.01 MHz to 20 MHz. 
The four RF modules can be 
exchanged by means of a quick-
release catch provided at the supply 
and display unit. The supply and dis-
play unit comprises the following mod-
ules:Unambiguous direction finding*), 
ie directional pattern with the re-
ceive maximum pointing to the 
front in the frequency range 
20 MHz to 3 GHz 
The maximum of the antenna out-
put signal serves as a direction 
criterion (maximum direction 
finding)
Handy size despite very wide 
broadband characteristic
Weight is kept to a minimum due 
to material used and antenna 
design
Can be used for vertically and 
horizontally polarized signals in 
the frequency range 20 MHz to 
3GHz
Wide dynamic range due to 
switchable passive and active 
mode 
Antenna electronics made up of 
low-noise amplifier as well as ac-
tive/passive switchover circuit 
Active/passive switchover by 
means of relay 
The low-noise amplifier is bypassed in 
passive mode and has no supply volt-
age. Passive mode is thus also possi-
ble without batteries and external volt-
age supply. The antenna should only 
be switched to active mode if there are 
no strong transmitters in close vicinity 
and if the sensitivity of the receiving 
system (antenna with receiver) in the 
passive mode is not sufficient to detect 
the signal. When the amplifier is acti-
vated, a yellow LED on the rear of the 
supply and display unit indicates 
whether the supply voltage from bat-
tery or external source has fallen 
below the permissible range. 
*) For the  unambiguous determination of the angle 
of incidence of a signal, at least two different 
sites are required. The transmitter is to be located 
at the intersection point of the DF beams. 
Handheld Directional Antennas 
0.5 GHz to 3 GHz 20 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 500 MHz

 
 

HE200
10 kHz to 20 MHz
HE200HF 
						

							6 Miniport Receiver EB 200
Specifications
Frequency range10 kHz to 3 GHz
Frequency setting 
via keypad or rollkey 1 kHz, 100 Hz, 10 Hz, 1 Hz or in 
selectable increments
Frequency accuracy 
≤±1.5x10−6 (−10°C to + 55°C)
Aging≤±0.5x10−6/year
Synthesizer setting time ≤3 ms
Oscillator phase noise≤−100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
Antenna inputN socket, 50 
Ω , VSWR ≤3; SMA con-
nector for rackmounting at rear panel
Oscillator reradiation
≤−107 dBm
RF attenuation 30 dB, man. or autom., switchable 
Input selection
100 kHz to 20 MHz highpass/lowpass
20 MHz to 1.5 GHz tracking preselection
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz highpass/lowpass
Interference rejection, nonlinearities
Image frequency rejection
≥70 dB, typ. 80 dB
IF rejection≥70 dB, typ. 80 dB
2nd order intercept point typ. 40 dBm
3rd order intercept point typ. 2 dBm
Internal spurious signals
≤−107 dBm
Sensitivity
Overall noise figure 
(including AF section) 
20 MHz to  650 MHz
≤14 dB, typ. 12 dB 
650 MHz to 1500 MHz≤15.5 dB
1500 MHz to 2700 MHz≤14 dB, typ. 12 dB
2700 MHz to 3000 MHz≤15 dB, typ. 13 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio  measurement with telephone filter to 
CCITT
AM, bandwidth 6 kHz,
f
mod = 1 kHz, m = 0.5
20 MHz to 2700 MHz, V = 1 µV ≥10 dB 
2.7 GHz to 3 GHz, V = 1.3 µV ≥10 dB
FM, bandwidth 15 kHz,
f
mod = 1 kHz, deviation = 5 kHz
20 MHz to 2700 MHz, V = 1 µV ≥25 dB
2.7 GHz to 3 GHz, V = 1.3 µV ≥25 dB
DemodulationAM, FM, USB, LSB, CW
IF bandwidths 12 (150/300/600 Hz/1.5/2.4/6/
9/15/30/50/120/150 kHz)
IF bandwidths for level and 
deviation indication 15 (150 Hz to 1 MHz) only with 
IF Panoramic Unit EB200SU
Squelch signal-controlled, can be set from
−10 dBµV to +100 dBµV
Gain control AGC, MGC
IF control 80 dB
RF + IF control 110 dB
AFC digital retuning for signals unstable in 
frequency
Deviation indication graphical with tuning label
Signal level indication graphical as level line or numerical 
from 
−10 dBµV to +100 dBµV, acoustic 
indication by level tone
IF panorama display (option SU) internal module, ranges 25, 50, 100, 
200, 500, 1000 kHz
Scan characteristics
Automatic memory scan 1000 definable memory locations to 
each of which a complete data set can 
be allocated
Frequency scan START/STOP/STEP definition with 
receiving data set
Inputs/outputs
Digital IF output serial data (clock, data, frame) 
up to 256 ksps: 2 x 16 bit
Bidirectional reference frequency
connectors  10 MHz, BNC
in 0.1 V to 1 V; R
i = 500 Ωout 0 dBm, Ro = 50 ΩI/Q output (digital) AF signal, 2 x 16 bit
IF 10.7 MHz, wideband ±5 MHz uncontrolled for external 
panoramic display
AF output, balanced 600 Ω , 0 dBm
Loudspeaker output 8 Ω , 500 mW
Headphones output via volume control
Output log. signal level 0 V to +4.5 V
BITEmonitoring of test signals by means of 
loop test
Data interfaceRS232 C PPP
Option LAN (Ethernet 10 Base-T)
General data
Operating temperature range
−10°C to +55°C
Rated temperature range 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature range
−40°C to +70°C
Humidity  max. 95%, cyclic test 25/55°C
Shock  to DIN IEC 68-2-27
(MIL-STD-810D, MIL-T-28800D), 40 g, 
shock spectrum 45 Hz to 2 kHz
Vibration (sinewave)  to DIN IEC 68-2-6 (MIL-T-28800D), 
5 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.15 mm amplitude
Vibration  (noise)  to DIN IEC 68-2-36, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 
1.9 g (rms)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)  EN50081/82-1,82-2, MIL-STD-461, 
CE03; RE02 and RS03
Power supply battery pack (typ. 6 h operation) or 
DC 10 V to 30 V (max. 22 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 210 mm x 88 mm x 270 mm 
½19 x 2 HU
Weight (without battery pack) 4 kg
Battery pack 1.5 kg
Directional antennas HE200/HE200HF
Frequency range 0.01 MHz to 3000 MHz 
Antenna modules 20 MHz to 3000 MHz, with 3 plug-in 
antennas
20 MHz to 200 MHz loaded loop antenna
200 MHz to 500 MHz loaded loop antenna
500 MHz to 3000 MHz log-periodic antenna
Option
0.01 MHz to 20 MHz loop antenna
Polarization vertical for all antenna modules, hori-
zontal polarization by turning the lon-
gitudinal antenna axis by 90° 
Loop antenna 
0.01 MHz to 20 MHz direction finding for horizontally polar-
ized signals not possible because of 
circular vertical pattern of system
Nominal impedance 50 
ΩSWR 
						

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Ordering information 
EB200
Miniport Receiver EB200 4052.2000.02
Accessory supplied:
power supply 110/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Recommended extras
Carrying Case (telescopic antenna, headset, 
belt and space for EB200, battery pack) EB200SC 4052.9304.02
Battery Pack EB200BP 4052.4102.02
Internal IF Panoramic Unit EB200SU 4052.3206.02
RF Spectrum DIGI-Scan EB200DS 4052.9604.02
LAN Interface EB200R4 4052.9156.02
Rack Adapter EB200ZZ 4052.8250.02
Handheld directional antennas
HE200 20 MHz to 3 GHz 4050.3509.02 
HE200 comprises
Loaded loop antenna  20 MHz to 200 MHz 0701.5702.00
Loaded loop antenna 200 MHz to 500 MHz 0701.5354.00
Log-periodic antenna 500 MHz to 3 GHz  4050.3609.02
Accessory supplied: carrying case
Option HE200HF
Loop antenna 0.01 MHz to 20 MHz  4051.4009.02
Adapter and compass fitted to the supply and display unit when delivered.
1010210310450
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40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
5
10
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHzAntenna module
200 to 500 MHz
Frequency in MHz
dB
Gain, passive modeGain, active mode
Antenna factor, passive modeAntenna factor, active mode
Field-strength sensitivity, passive modeField-strength sensitivity, active mode
5
0
5
10
15
20
25
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dB (µV/m)Antenna module
200 to 500 MHz
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHz
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz
Frequency in MHz
S/N = 1   bandwidth 10 kHz     receiver noise figure 15 dB 
5
7.5
10
12 .5
15
17 .5
20
22 .5
25
27 .5
30
10102103104
dB (µV/m)Antenna module
200 to 500 MHz
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHz
Frequency in MHz   
  S/N = 1    bandwidth 10 kHz      receiver noise figure 15 dB
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
5
10
15
20
10102103104
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHz
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz 
Antenna module
200 to 500 MHz 
Frequency in MHz dB
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
10
102
103
104
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz
Antenna module
200 to 500 MHz
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHz
Frequency in MHz dB/m
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
10102103104
Antenna module
0.5 to 3.0 GHz
Antenna module
20 to 200 MHz
Antenna module
200 to 500 MHz
Frequency in MHz dB/m 
						

							ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG ⋅ Muehldorfstrasse 15 ⋅ 81671 Munich, Germany
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