SAF SG Compact User manual

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User manual
SG Compact
VER 1.3

FCC Compliance statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Spectrum Compact does not contain serviceable parts. Warranty will
not be applicable in the event Spectrum Compact has been opened.
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this document may be reproduced or transmitted without proper permission from SAF
Tehnika, JSC.
The specifications or information contained in this document are subject to change
without notice due to continuing introduction of design improvements. If there is any
conflict between this document and compliance statements, the latter will supersede this
document.
SAF Tehnika, JSC has no liability for typing errors in this document or damages of any
kind that result from the use of this document.
To get up to date information about accessories and their availability, please contact
sales representative.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2017 SAF Tehnika, JSC. All rights reserved.

Contents
1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Front view ................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Technical specification............................................................................ 5
1.3 Unpacking................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Initial power-up........................................................................................ 6
1.5 Connecting to antenna............................................................................. 6
2 USING SG COMPACT.................................................................................... 7
3 ADDING FILTERS .......................................................................................... 8
3.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Connecting filters to SG Compact ........................................................... 9
CONTACTS..................................................................................................... 10

SG COMPACT OVERVIEW
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1OVERVIEW
1.1 Front view
SMA/ 2.92 mm connector
(antenna port)
Power switch
Strap lug
Touchscreen
USB connector
Charge indicator

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1.2 Technical specification
P/N
J0SSAG11
J0SSAG12
J0SSAG13
J0SSAG14
Frequency bands
6/7/8/10/11 GHz
10/11/13/15/17 GHz
17/18/23/24 GHz
24/26/30/32/38 GHz
Frequency range
5.925-12.000 GHz
10.000–18.000 GHz
17.000–24.300 GHz
24.000-40.000 GHz
Output power range
-3…+13 dBm
-3…+11 dBm
-3…+10 dBm
-3…+5 dBm
Adjustable frequency
step
1 MHz
Adjustable power step
1 dBm
Signal form
Continuous wave
Guaranteed accuracy
+/- 1 dBm
Interface
mini USB 2.0 (1.1)
Operating temperature
-15ºC to +40ºC / 5ºF to 104ºF
Battery
LiPo 2200 mAh (3.7V)
Battery life
up to 4h
up to 3h
Output
50 ohm SMA (f)
50 ohm 2.92mm (f)
Dimensions
128 x 81 x 24 mm /
5.04 x 3.2 x 0.94 in
130 x 81 x 28 mm /
5.11 x 3.2 x 1.1 in
Weight
0.3 kg / 10.6 oz
0.4 kg / 14.11 oz
1.3 Unpacking
Before opening, please inspect the package for any visible damage.
The following accessories are available:
1 –AC/DC USB charger with USB cable;
2–Leather bag for Spectrum Compact (P/N J0APAC11);
3–Attenuators 20/40dB or 60dB kit;
4–Watertight, crush and dust proof case for Spectrum Compact (P/N J0SPAC03);
5–Rugged RF cable, 2.92mm-2.92mm, 0.3 m (P/N J0ACRF02);
SG Compact accessories

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6–Waveguide adapter UBR to SMA:
-P/N J0S07WA004: UBR84 to SMA, 5.9 –10 GHz, WR112;
-P/N J0S10WA003: UBR100 to SMA, 8.2–12 GHz, WR90;
-P/N J0S15WA003: UBR140 to SMA, 12–17 GHz, WR62;
-P/N J0S22WA003: UBR220 to SMA, 17–24.3 GHz, WR42;
-P/N J0S26WA001: UBR260 to SMA, 22–33 GHz, WR34;
-P/N J0S38WA001: UBR320 to SMA, 26–40 GHz, WR28;
7–Riflescope, tripod and case for sniffer antennas (P/N J0AASA01, J0AASA02,
J0AASA03);
8–Horn antennas:
-P/N J0AA0610HG02: SMA connector, 6.0–10.0 GHz, Gain: 14.5–18.0dBi;
-P/N J0AA1115HG01: UBR120 flange; 10.7–15.35 GHz, Gain: 19.5–20.5dBi;
-P/N J0AA1724HG01: UBR220 flange; 17.0–24.5 GHz, Gain: 21.0–21.5dBi;
9 –Lanyard (P/N J0APAC21).
1.4 Initial power-up
Slide power switch towards the red dot (●) to power on your SG Compact. If the
battery meter is indicating LOW BATTERY, connect USB charger via USB connector
and charge the SG Compact. Full charging cycle (with 1A power source) is
approximately 5 hours.
Operation time with a fully charged battery is up to 4 hours for P/N
J0SSAG11/J0SSAG12/J0SSAG13 and up to 3 hours for P/N J0SSAG14. Using a SG
Compact while charging it via USB will prolong its operation time by approximately
1 hour, but it can’t ensure continuous operation.
1.5 Connecting to antenna
1) Select external filters (if necessary) and connect them according to chapter 3
ADDING FILTERS.
2) Connect an appropriate 50 Ω coaxial cable to SG Compact.
3) Attach the waveguide adapter to an antenna or radio flange.
4) Attach the coaxial cable to the waveguide adapter.

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2USING SG COMPACT
FREQ –The frequency field allows setting a CENTRE frequency of SG Tx frequency.
POWER –Allows you to set SG Tx power in dBm.
! Output power range depends on SG model.
SG Compact 6–12 GHz (P/N J0SSAG11) Tx power range is -3...+13dBm.
SG Compact 10–18 GHz (P/N J0SSAG12) Tx power range is -3…+11dBm.
SG Compact 17-24.3 GHz (P/N J0SSAG13) Tx power range is -3…+10dBm.
SG Compact 24-40 GHz (P/N J0SSAG14) Tx power range is -3…+5dBm.
HOME menu

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3ADDING FILTERS
3.1 Overview
In order to use SG Compact in the field it is necessary to use external filters. Filters
ensure filtration of additional harmonics which occur in the device’s mixer.
The tables below summarize filters’ usage with appropriate SG Compact units.
Frequency band, GHz
SG unit*
Filter
6
7
8
10
11
13
15
17
18
23
24
26
28
32
38
42
J0SSAG11
J0ALPF09



J0SSAG12
J0ALPF14



J0SSAG13
J0S22WAF01


J0SSAG14
J0S38WAF01




*See Chapter 1.2. Technical specification further details.
Legend:

Corresponding filter should be used at this frequency band.
Filter usage is not required as harmonics for particular SG Compact comply with
levels defined by radio standard.
The SG Compact unit does not support these frequencies.
Filters:
P/N
Description
J0ALPF09
Low pass filter with cut-off frequency 9 GHz
J0ALPF14
Low pass filter with cut-off frequency 14 GHz
J0S22WAF01
Low pass filter/waveguide-to-coax converter with cut-off frequency 21 GHz
J0S38WAF01
Low pass filter/waveguide-to-coax converter with cut-off frequency 33 GHz
Low pass filter with cut-off frequency 9 GHz
P/N J0ALPF09
Low pass filter with cut-off frequency 14 GHz
P/N J0ALPF14
OR
OR

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3.2 Connecting filters to SG Compact
Low pass filter/waveguide-to-coax
converter with cut-off frequency 21 GHz
P/N J0S22WAF01
Low pass filter/waveguide-to-coax
converter with cut-off frequency 33 GHz
P/N J0S38WAF01
SG Compact interconnected with low pass filter
P/N J0ALPF14
SG Compact interconnected with low pass filter
P/N J0ALPF09
SG Compact interconnected with low pass filter/ waveguide-to-coax converter P/N J0S22WAF01

CONTACTS
Global headquarters
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OFFICE, MANUFACTURING AND LEGAL ADRESS:
24a, Ganibu Dambis
Riga, LV-1005, Latvia
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9:00 AM –6:00 PM, UTC/GMT +3 hours
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OFFICE ADDRESS:
3250 Quentin Street,
Unit 128, Aurora CO 80011
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