SCAT4345-NRL_PD-20141119.pdf

19 November 2014

NRL 5524

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

RADIO TEST SET/COMMUNICATIONS ANALYZER

SCAT: 4345

Solicitation No: N00104-15-R-DA35

1.0 GENERAL This procurement requires a radio test set for use with radio receiving and transmitting equipment.

2.0 CLASSIFICATION This equipment shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-

28800F class 3 for Navy shipboard applications.

3.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS The specifications provided below are the minimum requirements and accuracies that will meet the Government's need.

The radio test set shall at least meet these requirements and accuracies and may provide better performance. The radio test set shall be procurable with the following line item option:

Line item option 1: Software upgrade to 2.7 GHz. The radio test set shall be procurable with a software-only upgrade to increase the overall frequency capability from 1.05 GHz to 2.7 GHz. The upgrade shall require no physical modifications to the unit. Any reference in section 3 to 1.05 GHz shall be changed to 2.7 GHz as applicable.

3.1 RF Signal Generator

3.1.1 Frequency:

3.1.1.1 Range: 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.1.1.2 Resolution: ≤1 Hz.

3.1.1.3 Accuracy: Frequency standard ±1 count.

3.1.2 Level:

3.1.2.1 Range: Type N (T/R Port): -130.0 to -30.0 dBm, TNC (ANT): -130.0 to +8.0 dBm.

3.1.2.2 Resolution: 0.1 dB.

3.1.2.3 Accuracy: ± 1.0 dB for levels > -110 dBm, ± 1.5 dB for levels ≤ -110 dBm.

3.1.2.4 Indication: 4 digits plus sign in dBuV, uV, PD/EMF.

3.1.3 Spectral purity:

3.1.3.1 Residual FM: <15 Hz (300 Hz to 3 kHz bandwidth).

3.1.3.2 Residual AM: <0.1% RMS (300 Hz to 3 kHz bandwidth)

3.1.3.3 Harmonic: < -25 dBc (RF level at +10 dBm).Duplex

3.1.3.4 Non-harmonics: <-55 dBc (all frequencies except crossovers).

3.1.3.5 SSB phase noise: <-110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset, RF <500 MHz, <-106 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset, RF ≤1000 MHz, <-95 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset, RF >1000 MHz.

3.1.4 Modulation: FM and AM from internal source, external source, and supplied microphone.

3.1.4.1 FM:

3.1.4.1.1 Deviation range: ±0.001 to ±100 kHz for RF from 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.1.4.1.2 Deviation accuracy: ±3% (From ±1 kHz to ±100 kHz deviation, 20 Hz to 15 kHz rate).

3.1.4.1.3 Pre-emphasis: 750 usec selectable.

3.1.4.2 AM:

3.1.4.2.1 Rate: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

3.1.4.2.2 Modulation Range: 0 to 100% for RF from 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.1.4.2.3 Accuracy: 1% (Modulation from 10% to 90% at 20 Hz to 15 kHz rate).

3.1.4.3 External:

3.1.4.3.1 Audio Inputs: With 1 Vrms, AM and FM have same characteristics as internal sources, ±10% of indicated setting.

3.1.4.3.2 Microphone Input: With 50 mVrms, AM and FM have same characteristics as internal sources, ±10% of indicated setting.

3.1.5 RF connector:

3.1.5.1 Connector type: Type-N female.

3.1.5.2 Impedance: 50 ohms nominal.

3.1.5.3 VSWR: Better than 1.2:1 (RF freq. <1.05 GHz), Better than 1.3:1 (RF freq.

>1.05 GHz to <2.7 GHz).

3.1.5.4 Input protection: N-type: 50 W for 10 minutes, normal operation. Up to 150 W for 30 seconds on 2 minutes off. Overload indicated by audible and visual warning.

3.2 RF Signal Analyzer

3.2.1 Frequency range: 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.2.2 Input sensitivity: < -100 dBm.

3.2.3 Single sideband demodulator: A single side band demodulator or other means shall be provided for detecting single sideband transmissions.

3.2.4 RF Counter:

3.2.4.1 Range: 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.2.4.2 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.2.4.3 Accuracy: Frequency standard ±1 count.

3.2.4.4 Level Range: T/R Port: -10 to +50 dBm, ANT Port: -60 to +10 dBm.

3.2.5 RF frequency error measurement: The analyzer shall indicate the difference in frequency of the RF signal under test and a predetermined value entered by the operator.

3.2.5.1 Range: 0 to ±2.5 MHz from receiver frequency.

3.2.5.2 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.2.5.3 Accuracy: Frequency standard ±1 count.

3.2.6 FM deviation measurement: At RF frequencies from 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz and modulation frequencies of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

3.2.6.1 Range: 0 to 75 kHz.

3.2.6.2 Resolution: 10 Hz.

3.2.6.3 Accuracy: ±3% plus source residual, ±1 count.

3.2.7 AM depth measurement: At RF frequencies from 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz and modulation frequencies of 20 Hz to 15 kHz.

3.2.7.1 Range: 0 to 100%.

3.2.7.2 Resolution: 0.1%.

3.2.7.3 Accuracy: ±3% plus source residual, ±1 count at 30% to 90% AM.

3.2.8 Signal strength measurement: A means shall be provided to measure the relative level of off-the-air signals received by an antenna supplied with the analyzer.

3.2.8.1 Measurement frequency range: 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.2.8.2 Measurement level range: -100 dBm to +10 dBm.

3.2.9 Harmonic Measurement: Displays fundamental, 2nd, and 3rd harmonic of the carrier.

3.2.9.1 Maximum Harmonic Frequency: 1.05 GHz.

3.2.9.2 Dynamic Range: 0 to -60 dBc (depends on filter b/w selected).

3.3 Power Meter An RF power meter shall be provided to measure the power generated by units under test at frequencies above 10 MHz, and to terminate a 50 ohm system with a VSWR of better than 1.2:1 (RF frequencies of <1.05 GHz) and better than 1.3:1 (RF from 1.05 GHz to 2.7 GHz).

3.3.1 Level Range:

3.3.1.1 T/R Port: -60 dBm to +51 dBm.

3.3.1.2 ANT Port: -100 dBm to +10 dBm.

3.3.2 Resolution: ±0.1 dB.

3.3.3 Display units: Watts, dBm, and dBW.

3.3.4 Power measurement accuracy: ±1 dB (input level above minimum for selected BW).

3.4 Duplex Generator A duplex generator function or equivalent shall be provided to test equipment transmitting and receiving simultaneously on offset frequencies.

3.4.1 Duplex frequency offset: Full offset capability shall be provided.

3.4.2 Duplex output:

3.4.2.1 Output level: At least -130 dBm to +8 dBm.

3.4.2.2 Output level resolution: 0.1 dB.

3.4.2.3 Output level accuracy: ± 1.0 dB for levels > -110 dBm, ± 1.5 dB for levels ≤ -

110 dBm.

3.4.3 Duplex generator deviation: The carrier shall be capable of being frequency modulated at deviations from 0.001 Hz to 100 kHz peak.

3.4.4 Connector: BNC female or compatible via adapter.

3.5 Spectrum Analyzer The equipment shall be provided with a spectrum analyzer with the following specifications.

3.5.1 Frequency:

3.5.1.1 Range: 10 MHz to 1.05 GHz.

3.5.1.2 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.5.1.3 Accuracy: Same as frequency standard ±1 count.

3.5.2 Span: 2 kHz to full span in a 1, 2, 5 sequence, plus zero span (span may be entered numerically down to 1 Hz resolution).

3.5.2.1 Accuracy: ±1% of span width.

3.5.3 Resolution bandwidth range: 300 Hz to 3 MHz.

3.5.4 Video bandwidth range: 10 Hz to 1 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence.

3.5.5 Level:

3.5.5.1 Reference level range: T/R Port: -50 to +50 dBm, ANT Port: -90 to +10 dBm.

3.5.5.2 Reference level resolution: 0.1 dB.

3.5.5.3 Reference level units: dBm, dBµV, dBmV.

3.5.5.4 Dynamic range: 70 dB displayed range.

3.5.5.5 Level accuracy: ±1 dB.

3.5.5.6 Displayed average noise level (DANL): -125 dBm.

3.5.5.7 Harmonic Spurious: -55 dBc (Input Level of -30 dBm, Ref Level at -20 dBm).

3.5.5.8 Non-Harmonic Spurious: -60 dBc (Input Level of -30 dBm, Ref Level at -20 dBm).

3.5.5.9 3rd Order Intermodulation: -60 dBc (Input Level of -30 dBm, Ref Level at -20 dBm).

3.5.6 Sweep:

3.5.6.1 Frequency sweep time: 100 mS to 100 S.

3.5.6.2 Trigger modes: Continuous (repeat), single (single-shot).

3.5.7 Markers: Independently tunable markers shall provide readouts of frequency and amplitude for any point and relative readings between center frequency and any other point.

3.5.7.1 Number of markers: 8

3.5.7.2 Marker functions: Marker to Peak, Marker to Next Right/Left, Marker to

Minimum, Marker to Ref Level, Marker to Center Frequency, Marker sets Span, Marker sets Vertical Scale (Zero Span only).

3.5.8 Tracking generator: A tracking generator shall be provided that has frequency and output power equivalent to that of the signal generator. Span and sweep time shall be the same as the spectrum analyzer.

3.6 Oscilloscope An AF oscilloscope function shall be provided to monitor the modulation characteristics of AM and FM signals.

3.6.1 Operating modes: single or repetitive sweep.

3.6.2 Number of displayed traces: 1

3.6.3 Frequency response (-3 dB): DC to 20 kHz.

3.6.4 Vertical:

3.6.4.1 Range: 2 mV to 20 V/division in a 1, 2, 5 sequence or auto scaling.

3.6.5 Horizontal:

3.6.5.1 Sweep rate: 1 us/div to 1 s/div division in a 1, 2, 5 sequence or auto scaling.

3.7 AF Voltmeter An AF voltmeter shall be provided for measuring AC and DC voltage.

3.7.1 Resolution: 1 mV or 1% of reading.

3.7.2 AC measurement:

3.7.2.1 Frequency range: 50 Hz to 20 kHz.

3.7.2.2 Level range: Up to 30 VRMS.

3.7.2.3 Accuracy: ±5% full scale, ±1 count.

3.7.3 DC measurement:

3.7.3.1 Level range: Up to 40V.

3.7.3.2 Accuracy: ±1% full scale, ±1 count.

3.8 AF Frequency Measurement A frequency counter function shall be provided to measure audio frequencies.

3.8.1 Measurement range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

3.8.2 Measurement resolution: 0.1 Hz.

3.8.3 Measurement accuracy: ±50 ppm.

3.8.4 Level range: 20 mVrms to 30 Vrms.

3.9 SINAD Meter A means shall be provided to measure the sensitivity of a receiver with respect to the ratio of the signal plus noise and distortion to noise and distortion.

3.9.1 Range: 0 dB to 60 dB.

3.9.2 Resolution: 0.01 dB.

3.9.3 Accuracy: ±1.0 dB, ±1 count (SINAD >3 dB, ≤40 dB)

3.9.4 Input frequency: 300 Hz to 5 kHz.

3.9.5 Input level range (audio): 0.1 Vrms to 30 Vrms.

3.10 Distortion Measurements

3.10.1 Distortion range: 0% to 100%.

3.10.2 Resolution: 0.1%.

3.10.3 Distortion accuracy: < ±0.5% (distortion 1 to 10%), < ±1.0% (Distortion 10 to

20%).

3.10.4 Frequency range: 300 Hz to 5 kHz.

3.10.5 Level range: 100 mVrms to 30 Vrms.

3.11 Signal to Noise (S/N) Measurements

3.11.1 S/N range: -100 to 0 dB.

3.11.2 Resolution: 0.01 dB.

3.11.3 S/N accuracy: ±1 dB, ±1 count (>-60 dB, ≤-20 dB).

3.11.4 Audio input level range: 100 mVrms to 30 Vrms.

3.12 Audio Filters

3.12.1 Low pass: 300 Hz, 3 kHz, 15 kHz.

3.12.2 Band pass: 0.3 to 3.4 kHz.

3.12.3 High pass: 300 Hz.

3.13 AF Signal Generator Two independent variable audio frequency signal generators shall be provided.

3.13.1 Wave shape: Sine and square.

3.13.2 Frequency:

3.13.2.1 Range: Sine: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Square: 20 Hz to 4 kHz.

3.13.2.2 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.13.2.3 Accuracy: ±50 ppm.

3.13.3 Level:

3.13.3.1 Range: 1 mV to 5V RMS into a 10 kohm load.

3.13.3.2 Resolution: 0.1 mV.

3.13.3.3 Accuracy: ±5% ± resolution.

3.13.3.4 Signal purity: < 0.5 % at 1 kHz, <1.0 % from 50 Hz to 20 kHz.

3.13.4 Output Impedance: <10 ohms.

3.13.5 600 ohm matching: Switchable 600 ohm balanced AF input. External device allowed.

3.14 Time Base

3.14.1 Frequency: 10 MHz nominal.

3.14.2 Accuracy: ±0.1 ppm.

3.14.3 Aging: ±0.1 ppm/year after 1 month continuous use.

3.14.4 Temperature stability: ±0.01 ppm from 0 to 50°C.

3.15 External Frequency Input An external frequency standard input shall be provided which will accept 10 MHz inputs.

3.15.1 Frequency: 10 MHz.

3.15.2 Input level: Greater than 1 VP-P.

3.16 Loud Speaker The equipment shall contain an internal speaker for demodulated signal output.

3.17 Signaling Encoder/Decoder

3.17.1 Sequential Tones Functions: Encodes and decodes up to 40 tones. CCIR, ZVEI, DZEI, EEA, EIA, or user defined. The first tone may be extended (call delay). Burst mode available.

3.17.2 User-defined Tones: Up to two sequential tones frequency plans may be defined and stored with the service monitor. Any of the standard tone frequency plans may be copied to user defined and modified. Tone length 20 ms to 1 s. Standard tone frequencies may be selected from a menu.

3.17.3 DTMF: Generation and decoding of DTMF tones.

3.17.4 DCS: Generation and decoding of Digitally Coded Squelch, DCS.

3.17.5 POCSAG: Generation of POCSAG code CCIR no. 1 Rec 584. Bit rates from

400 to 4800 bit/s. Inversion available.

3.18 Programming The unit shall provide a means of performing preprogrammed test routines under control of a built-in computer with a minimum 2 GB RAM and a 30 GB hard drive. The unit shall provide an Automated Test Environment. The unit shall include the capability of loading automated test routines from either onboard hard drive/storage media or external controllers.

Software to automatically perform basic radio tests such as AM/FM, Power Output, modulation/demodulation, SINAD/distortion, intermodulation products, frequency accuracy and other RF parameters shall be provided.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Environmental

4.1.1 Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C.

4.1.2 Non-operating temperature: -40°C to +71°C.

4.1.3 Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.

4.1.4 Altitude: 4000 meters.

4.2 Power Source MIL-PRF-28800F nominal AC power source requirements are invoked.

4.2.1 Maximum AC power consumption: 200 W.

4.3 Battery Restrictions Per MIL-PRF-28800F, Lithium and Mercury batteries are prohibited without prior authorization. A request for approval for the use of Lithium and Mercury batteries shall be submitted with production lot delivery, after contract award. Approval shall apply only to the specific model proposed.

Exceptions: Per Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA), the use of Lithium primary (non-rechargeable) coin cell batteries meeting the following criteria is authorized for Naval personnel and on Naval activities, surface ships, submarines, and aircrafts:

- Commercially available coin cell batteries, unmodified, and used in the device recommended by the application manufacturer.

- Coin cell batteries shall only be used in single cell configurations.

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 3 volts (maximum nominal output voltage).

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 1 Ampere-Hour nameplate capacity.

The coin cell manufacturer and model identification/part number shall be provided at the time of submission of proposals.

4.4 Digital Interface A digital interface shall be provided in accordance with MIL-

PRF-28800F. The interface shall comply with IEEE 488.1 Standard Codes and Formats.

4.5 RS232C A 9-pin, D-sub, Male RS232C interface is provided for printing or remote instrument control.

4.6 Wireless Connectivity Any capability of the equipment to communicate wirelessly, including but not limited to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, shall be disabled.

4.7 Transit Case A protective hard carrying case according to MIL-PRF-28800F shall be provided for transporting the test set. The transit case shall be capable to accommodate the equipment, accessories, and the operator’s Manual.

4.8 Calibration Interval The calibration interval shall be 12 months. At the end of this interval, a minimum of 85% of the equipment shall remain in tolerance.

4.9 Calibration Procedure The procedure, software, and special interfaces/adapters that are needed for calibration of the test set shall be provided.

4.10 Weight 21 kg (46 lb) max.

4.11 Technical Manual The maintenance philosophy for this unit shall be level 2

(per MIL-PRF-28800F) and require maintenance to the module level of the unit. The technical manual shall conform to the level 2 maintenance philosophy. This level would be used for most equipment where maintenance and repair is an expected phase of equipment lifecycle. Board level maintenance and troubleshooting information is required. A Use and Installation manual (Operator’s Manual) shall be provided separately.

Maintenance and Servicing manual shall be provided to two levels of maintenance, unit operational verification level and the module level.

Information required for performance verification shall include:

• Instructions to verify equipment performance,

• List the equipment required for verification tests,

• Step-by-step instructions for test connections,

• Acceptable result criteria,

• Calibration information,

• Self-test routines.

Maintenance information shall include:

• Parts lists to the component level,

• Schematics and component layout drawings,

• Block and schematic diagrams.

• List of required test equipment and connection diagrams, and

• Sequential instructions for disassembly, repair, replacement, and reassembly shall be provided.

• Board level maintenance and troubleshooting information,

• Step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting and fault isolation,

• Expected signal levels,

• Test data sheets will be included, and as required,

• The instructions will define localizing a defective circuit card.

Parts lists shall include:

• Parts lists shall be shown on illustrations or a separate listing that includes an index or reference to other illustrations.

• Part number, cage code, and generic description.

The technical manual shall be provided in both printed and electronic formats.

The printed format shall be otherwise normally provided. The electronic format shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) - ISO 32000-1:2008. Two separate CD/DVDs are required, one shall contain the Use and Installation manual and one shall contain the Maintenance and Service manual.

The statement of copyright release:

“REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS

AUTHORIZED FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT PURPOSES.”

shall be printed in the first two pages of each technical manual and on the surface of the CD/DVD supplied.

4.12 Training Material Training material that demonstrates the features, basic operations and procedures with step-by-step instructions for using the test set shall be provided. The training material shall be provided in technical manual formats.

4.13 Additional Requirements

4.13.1 Per MIL-PRF-28800F the equipment identification plate shall be permanently affixed to two places the equipment and in front of the transit case. The identification plate shall contain the following information:

Manufacturer name and/or cage:

Part or model number:

Serial number:

National stock number:

Contract Number:

Military nomenclature or “Part of”:

4.13.2 Other additional requirements: As specified in the CDRL of the solicitation.