Mobile Network Testing – Complementary Products

3Z RF VISION ANTENNA
ALIGNMENT TOOL

Training
ANTENNA TESTING
JUST GOT BETTER!

Thanks to a collaboration with

3Z Telecom, Rohde & Schwarz
adds the 3Z RF Vision Antenna
alignment tool kit to its portfolio
to provide network operators
and test service companies
with a comprehensive solution
for base station installation and
maintenance
3Z RF Vision Antenna alignment tool

AT GLANCE
At Glance

3Z RF VISION DESCRIPTION

Multi-frequency satellite antennas

HD Camera

Carabiner tie-off point

Rubber bumper

Waterproof power indicator and button Strap clamp

mounting screw
Data and charging port 5” LED touch screen

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At Glance

MULTI-CONSTELLATIONS AND DUAL FREQUENCY

TECHNOLOGY
Dual frequency technology allows RF Vision to measure each satellite twice, seeing a total of 174
satellites signals. This delivers more accurate, faster readings even in high density urban cities and
crowded towers.

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* Available upon request

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At Glance

RF VISION UNIVERSAL STRAP CLAMP

The standard side mounting clamp can Finger loops

support a microwave dish of 2.5 ft in Knob Strap clamp body

Webbing straps
diameter and it includes a 2.4 m length
Aligner
strap for mounting their side mounting mounting plate

bracket to panel antennas.

Longer length mounting straps

supporting up to 6 ft diameter Mounting holes
Ladder strap
Mounting holes
microwave dishes and up to 19 ft for Ratchet buckles

side mounting attachment to pannel

antennas are available as options. Microwave
rubber bumpers

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3Z RF Vision Antenna alignment tool

ATTACHMENT TO THE ANTENNA

Attachment to the antenna

3Z RF VISION UNIVERSAL STRAP CLAMP INSTALLATION

CELLULAR ANTENNA

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Attachment to the antenna

3Z RF VISION UNIVERSAL STRAP CLAMP INSTALLATION

MICROWAVE ANTENNA

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Attachment to the antenna

3Z RF VISION UNIVERSAL STRAP CLAMP INSTALLATION

VIDEOS

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3Z RF Vision Antenna alignment tool

SETTINGS AND MEASUREMENTS

Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION MAIN SCREEN

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SETTINGS SCREEN

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3Z RF VISION SETTINGS SCREEN

Alignment thresholds are usually carrier/customer defined and represent the tolerance accepted for
each of the measurements

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SATELLITE SETTINGS SCREEN

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION OPTIONS SCREEN

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION POWER SETTINGS SCREEN

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3Z RF VISION HEIGHT INPUT SCREEN

By default, the 3Z RF Vision calculates the antenna height based on GPS AMSL height.
When setting the RF Vision to Rangefinder Height, make sure the Laser Range Finder (optional
device) is paired with the RF Vision via Bluetooth

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SITE INFORMATION SCREEN

By clicking on the highlighted icons, the user gets Access to the Site Information screen

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SITE INFORMATION SCREEN

Site ID: site name. A report will be created per Site ID,
each sector eill be appended on this file.

Sector: Alpha, beta, 1, 2, etc.

Antenna: 1, 2, LTE, GSM, antenna´s serial number, etc.

Azimuth: antenna orientation value in degrees specified

by the customer for the antenna being measured.

Tilt: antenna mechanical tilt value in degrees specified by

the customer for the antenna being measured.

Roll: antenna mechanical roll value in degrees specified

by the customer for the antenna being measured.

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SCREEN WITHOUT CAMERA LICENSE

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION CAMERA LICENSE KEY SCREEN

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION SCREEN WITH CAMERA LICENSE

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION MICROWAVE ALIGNMENT MODE

Click to enter Path ID

information. Latitude, longitude Information of antenna being
and height (AMSL) of remote measured. Provide latitude,
antenna (information being longitude and height (AMSL)
measured on remote antenna) to tower technician on remote
antenna

3Z RF Vision calculates target azimuth and tilt based on Path ID entered information.
Align microwave dish on both ends until measured azimuth and tilt match target azimuth and tilt.

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Settings and measurements

3Z RF VISION MEASUREMENTS WITH LASER RANGE FINDER

(OPTIONAL DEVICE)

Enable Bluetooth connection,

add Laser Range Finder serial
number and connect the device

The Laser Range Finder integrates fast, precise measurements with photo documentation,
measuring up to 200 m with an accuracy of +/- 1 mm.

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3Z RF Vision Antenna alignment tool

REPORTING
Reporting

3Z RF VISION REPORT NAVIGATION

Once antenna has been aligned and azimuth, tilt and roll are within target, save report to capture the
antenna alignment. Reports are automatically created.

Click to review antenna or microwave reports. Under Site ID, select the site and sector you want to check.
Recommendation: check report after finishing alignment and before proceeding to next antenna.

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Reporting

3Z RF VISION REPORT VIEW

It shows measured values and picture (of screenshot, in case camera license is not active):

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Reporting

REPORT TRANSFER TO PC
Turn on RF Vision and connect micro-USB to pc.
In the USB drive, go to rfvision/reports. Available
reports based on Site ID will be listed here with the
corresponding files in PDF, CSV and PNG format.
You can proceed to copy the files to your pc.

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Reporting

REPORT TYPES - PDF

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Reporting

REPORT TYPES - CSV

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Reporting

REPORT TYPES - PNG

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Mobile Network Testing

THE R&S SOLUTIONS FOR BASE STATION INSTALLATION

AND MAINTENANCE