R&S®ZNL vector network analyzer

Key facts

Wide frequency range from 5 kHz up to 20 GHz
Optional spectrum analysis and power sensor support up to 26.5 GHz
CW signal generator spectrum analysis option
Cost-efficient, portable (battery-powered option), precise, versatile

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The 3-in-1 allrounder

Portable network analyzer, optional spectrum analyzer (with independent CW source) and power sensor support

The R&S®ZNL helps reduce investment costs with a unique option concept. The base models support frequencies from 5 kHz to 20 GHz and they can be expanded to include a fully integrated spectrum analyzer and support RF power meters. Furthermore, spectrum analysis supports a CW signal generator option. Instead of investing in multiple instruments, research labs, service centers, universities and production facilities can use a single, compact instrument that offers even higher measurement speeds and better RF performance than dedicated instruments in comparable classes.

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Features & benefits

Compact

Benchtop VNA with a small form factor

With a depth of less than 24 cm and weighing only 6 kg to 8 kg, the R&S®ZNL is the most compact instrument in its class. The small footprint leaves plenty of space on the workbench – more than with any other comparable benchtop analyzer.

**Ideal for the field** - With a carrying handle and an optional battery pack, the R&S®ZNL is a fully portable instrument ideal for field use

Multifunctional

Many instruments, one box

The spectrum analyzer option available on all the models saves even more space, since the R&S®ZNL offers the functions of different instruments in the same compact size. The R&S®FPL1-K9 option adds support for R&S®NRP power sensors, and the R&S®ZNL-K14 option adds an independent CW signal generator, turning the R&S®ZNL into a multi-functional analysis device.

**Three-in-one** - All R&S®ZNL models can be equipped with a spectrum analyzer up to 26.5 GHz, adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions. The R&S®ZNL-K14 option adds an independent CW signal generator to measure harmonics and spurious frequency components

Portable

Battery and DC power supply for field use

The optional battery pack makes the R&S®ZNL a fully portable instrument ideal for field use. The optional 12 V/24 V DC power supply can be used to operate the R&S®ZNL in vehicles. The optional R&S®FPL1-Z2 transport bag protects the instrument against damage and dirt during transport and field deployment. Side vents and a transparent top cover allow portable operation while the instrument remains safely in the bag. A carrying vest holster is also available.

**Value, versatility and performance** - The R&S®ZNL is an ideal economic high-performance VNA with a broad range of measurement functions

Available models

Available options

Extended power range

Product

Description

R&S®ZNL3-B22

Order number 1323.1860.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL3

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL3 down to -40 dBm.

R&S®ZNL4-B22

Order number 1303.8118.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL4

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL4 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL6-B22

Order number 1323.2021.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL6

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL6 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL14-B22

Order number 1303.8153.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL14

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL14 down to -40 dBm

R&S®ZNL20-B22

Order number 1303.9089.02

Description

Extended power range for R&S®ZNL20

Extends the output power range of R&S®ZNL20 down to -40 dBm

Receiver step attenuators

Product

Description

R&S®ZNL3-B31

Order number 1323.1848.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL3 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL3. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL3-B32

Order number 1323.1854.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL3 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL3. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps

R&S®ZNL4-B31

Order number 1303.8124.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL4 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL4. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL4-B32

Order number 1303.8130.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL4 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL4. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL6-B31

Order number 1323.2038.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL6 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL6. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL6-B32

Order number 1323.2044.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL6 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL6. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL14-B31

Order number 1303.8160.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL14 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL14. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL14-B32

Order number 1303.8176.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL14 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL14. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL20-B31

Order number 1303.9095.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL20 port 1

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 1 of a R&S®ZNL20. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

R&S®ZNL20-B32

Order number 1303.9108.02

Description

Receiver step attenuator for R&S®ZNL20 port 2

Adds the functionality of an electronic receiver step attenuator at port 2 of a R&S®ZNL20. The receiver step attenuator can be set up to 30 dB in 10 dB steps.

Spectrum analysis

Product

Description

R&S®ZNL3-B1

Order number 1323.1802.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL3

Transforms the R&S®ZNL3 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

R&S®ZNL4-B1

Order number 1303.8099.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL4

Transforms the R&S®ZNL4 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions.

R&S®ZNL6-B1

Order number 1323.2067.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL6

Transforms the R&S®ZNL6 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

R&S®ZNL14-B1

Order number 1303.8082.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL14

Transforms the R&S®ZNL14 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

R&S®ZNL20-B1

Order number 1303.8101.02

Description

Spectrum analyzer function for R&S®ZNL20

Transforms the R&S®ZNL20 into a full-featured spectrum analyzer by adding the R&S®FPL scope of functions

Other

Product

Description

R&S®FPL1-B4

Order number 1323.1902.02

Description

OCXO accurate reference frequency

High precision frequency reference

R&S®FPL1-B5

Order number 1323.1883.02

Description

Additional interfaces

Video out, IF out, noise source control, AUX port, connector for R&S®NRP power sensors

R&S®FPL1-B10

Order number 1323.1890.02

Description

GPIB interface

Additional interface for remote control by GPIB, plug-in unit

R&S®FPL1-B11

Order number 1323.1619.02

Description

YIG preselector bypass

Enables full 40 MHz bandwidth analysis in frequencies up to 26.5 GHz

R&S®FPL1-B30

Order number 1323.1877.02

Description

DC Power supply for 12/24 V supply

R&S®FPL1-B31

Order number 1323.1725.02

Description

Li-Ion battery pack

R&S®FPL1-B40

Order number 1323.1931.02

Description

40 MHz analysis bandwidth

Enables the use of 40 MHz bandwidth for R&S®ZNLx-B1 spectrum analysis option

R&S®ZNL-B19

Order number 1323.2938.02

Description

Additional removable PC board with SSD

Additional removable solid-state disk mounted on PC board, including analyzer firmware

R&S®FPL1-Z1

Order number 1323.1960.02

Description

Protective hard cover

R&S®FPL1-Z2

Order number 1323.1977.02

Description

Transport bag, transparent cover

R&S®FPL1-Z3

Order number 1323.1683.02

Description

Carrying vest holster

R&S®FPL1-Z4

Order number 1323.1677.02

Description

Spare battery pack

R&S®FPL1-Z6

Order number 1323.1954.02

Description

Rack mount kit (RAL5014 pigeon blue)

R&S®FPL1-Z6B

Order number 1323.1954.03

Description

Rack mount kit (RAL5000 violet blue)

R&S®FS-SNS18

Order number 1338.8008.18

Description

Smart noise source 10 MHz to 18 GHz

R&S®FS-SNS26

Order number 1338.8008.26

Description

Smart noise source 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz

R&S®RT-ZA9

Order number 1417.0909.02

Description

N(m) adapter for R&S®RT-Zx probes

To connect R&S®RT-Zx probes to spectrum and network analyzers with N(f) connectors; USB connector for power supply and communication

R&S®RT-ZS30

Order number 1410.4309.02

Description

Active single-ended probe, 3 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

R&S®RT-ZS60

Order number 1418.7307.02

Description

Active single-ended probe, 6 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

R&S®RT-ZD30

Order number 1410.4609.02

Description

Active differential probe, 3.0 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

R&S®RT-ZD40

Order number 1410.5205.02

Description

Active differential probe, 4.5 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

R&S®RT-ZPR40

Order number 1800.5406.02

Description

Power rail probe, 4 GHz, R&S®ProbeMeter, Rohde & Schwarz probe interface

Software options

Product

Description

R&S®ZNL-K2

Order number 1323.1819.02

Description

Time domain analysis

Displays discontinuities, reflection factors or impedance vs. delay/length. Contains step and impulse response, lowpass/bandpass frequency spacing and gated S-param.

R&S®ZNL-K3

Order number 1323.1825.02

Description

Distance-to-fault measurements

Allows detection of cable faults and connectors

R&S®FPL1-K7

Order number 1323.1731.02

Description

AM/FM/PM analog modulation analysis

Modulation analysis for analog (AM, FM, PM) modulated single carrier signals
(For use in ZNL, ZNLx-B1 is required)

R&S®FPL1-K9

Order number 1323.1754.02

Description

Measurements with R&S®NRP power sensors

Supports R&S®NRP power sensors for power measurements. Requires R&S®ZNLx-B1

R&S®ZNL-K14

Order number 1303.8182.02

Description

Independent CW source for spectrum analyzer options (R&S®ZNL3, R&S®ZNL4 and R&S®ZNL6 models only)

Independent CW source for R&S®ZNL, can be used as stimulus for spectrum analysis and requires the R&S®ZNLx-B1 option

R&S®ZN-ZTW torque wrenches

Product

Description

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.10

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.45 Nm

for 1.0 mm connectors, 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.11

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.23 Nm coupling torque

for 1.0 mm connectors with 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.12

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.34 Nm

for 1.0 mm connectors, 6 mm width across flats

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.19

Description

Torque Wrench, 0.9 Nm

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.35

Description

Torque Wrench

Torque Wrench for 3.5/2.92/2.4/1.85 mm connectors with 8 mm width across flats, 0.9 Nm coupling torque

R&S®ZN-ZTW

Order number 1328.8534.71

Description

Torque Wrench, 1.5 Nm

for type N connectors, 20 mm width across flats

Attenuators and limiters

Product

Description

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4010.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 3 dB, 2 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4110.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 6 dB, 2 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4210.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 10 dB, 1 W

R&S®DNF

Order number 0272.4310.50

Description

Attenuator

0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, m/f 20 dB, 1 W

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.03

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.06

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.10

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.20

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU50

Order number 1073.8695.30

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.03

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.06

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.10

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.20

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RBU100

Order number 1073.8495.30

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 100 W

0 Hz to 2 GHz

R&S®RDL50

Order number 1035.1700.52

Description

High-Power Attenuator, 50W

0 Hz to 6 GHz, 20 dB

R&S®ZN-B13

Order number 1303.7840.02

Description

50 Ohm broadband limiter

Terminations and matching pads

Product

Description

R&S®RNA

Order number 0272.4510.50

Description

Precision Termination, 75 Ω

1 W, DC to 3 GHz, N (m)

R&S®RNB

Order number 0272.4910.50

Description

Termination, 50 Ω

1 W, DC to 4 GHz, N (m)

R&S®RAU

Order number 0200.0019.55

Description

UHF Termination , 50 Ω

0 Hz to 2 GHz, 100 W, N (f)

R&S®RAD

Order number 0289.8966.00

Description

Feedthrough Termination, 50 Ω

0.5 W, DC to 1 GHz, BNC (m/f)

R&S®RAD50

Order number 0844.9352.02

Description

Feedthrough Termination, 50 Ω

2 W, DC to 500 MHz, BNC (m/f)

R&S®RAM

Order number 0358.5414.02

Description

Matching pad, 75 Ω, L section

bidirectional, 0 Hz to 2.7 GHz, N (f)/N (m) connectors, load capacity 2 W, L section

R&S®RAZ

Order number 0358.5714.03

Description

Matching Pad 50/75 Ω, series resistor 25 Ω

0 Hz to 3.3 GHz

R&S®RAZ

Order number 0358.5714.02

Description

Matching pad, 75 Ω, series resistor 25 Ω

0 Hz to 2.7 GHz

Bridges, power splitters and junction boxes

Product

Description

R&S®RVZ

Order number 0800.6612.52

Description

Power Splitter, 2x 50 Ω

0 Hz to 2.7 GHz

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