R&S®ADD557SR
DIRECTION FINDING AND
MONITORING ANTENNA
Integrated high-performance
antenna system for multichannel
direction finders
Product Brochure
Version 02.00
AT A GLANCE
The R&S®ADD557SR direction finding and monitoring antenna system covers the frequency range from
20 MHz to 6 GHz (direction finding) and 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz (monitoring) with both vertical and horizontal
polarization for fixed, mobile and transportable applications. The system contains an omnidirectional
monitoring antenna output for both polarizations (switchable).
Spectrum monitoring stations require multiple antennas The R&S®ADD557SR can be installed on a mast or vehi-
for direction finding (DF) and monitoring to cover a large cle roof by means of an optional mast or vehicle adapter.
frequency range with the required signal polarizations. In It even fits underneath a plastic rooftop as typically used
the past, these antennas had to be placed next to each to protect antennas. The R&S®ADD557SR comes with an
other on a mast or vehicle roof. This impairs the accuracy integrated electronic compass and can be equipped with
of field strength and radiolocation measurements. In the a GNSS receiver (instead of the lightning rod) for mobile
new R&S®ADD557SR, all antenna elements required for applications.
VHF/UHF/SHF direction finding and monitoring are inte-
grated inside a single compact radome and combined in As recommended by the ITU, the R&S®ADD557SR con-
an innovative way. tains only passive antenna elements or active antenna ele-
ments that can be switched to passive mode.
The R&S®ADD557SR can be used in combination with an
R&S®DDF550 or R&S®DDF5GTS multichannel direction Key facts
finder and supports the super-resolution DF method. ► Frequency range from 20 MHz to 6 GHz (direction
finding) and 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz (monitoring)
The performance of the R&S®ADD557SR is in line with ► Vertical and horizontal polarization
all relevant ITU recommendations and the ITU Handbook ► Omnidirectional monitoring antenna output for both
on Spectrum Monitoring. This high performance is main- polarizations (switchable)
tained even with the integrated lightning protection ► Active antenna elements with active/passive switchover
installed. (frequency range up to 1.3 GHz)
► Passive antenna elements (frequency range above
1.3 GHz)
► Performance in line with ITU recommendations,
not affected by the integrated lightning protection
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ITU-compliant spectrum monitoring and radiolocation Communications intelligence (COMINT) and communications
Spectrum monitoring helps verify compliance with electronic support measures (CESM)
licenses, regulations and communications standards Intercepting radiocommunications signals to gather
and facilitates network management and planning. The relevant information about their characteristics, origin
R&S®ADD557SR direction finding and monitoring antenna and content is very important for armed forces. The
system is the key element in fixed, mobile and transport- R&S®ADD557SR direction finding and monitoring antenna
able spectrum monitoring stations. In combination with a system in combination with a multichannel direction finder
multichannel direction finder, the R&S®ADD557SR deliv- is typically installed on mobile and transportable platforms
ers reliable measurement results even in dense spec- and allows to detect and geolocate tactical low probability
trum environments. Thanks to its high DF accuracy and of intercept (LPI) communications as well as critical con-
sensitivity as well as superior immunity to reflections, ventional communications such as private mobile radio
the R&S®ADD557SR is the key component for all ITU- (PMR).
compliant monitoring tasks, including automated detec-
tion, identification and localization of interfering signals For this application, the monitoring antenna integrated
and unlicensed emissions. in the R&S®ADD557SR is typically connected to handoff
receivers for automatic signal classification and content
The omnidirectional monitoring antenna output can be production.
connected to a monitoring receiver for conducting spec-
trum measurements in parallel with and independently
from direction finding.
Mobile monitoring system (MMS).
Transportable COMINT platform.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The R&S®ADD557SR provides two signal paths, a mea- Monitoring path
surement path and a monitoring path. In addition to the measurement path, the R&S®ADD557SR
provides a monitoring path with an omnidirectional moni-
Measurement path toring antenna output that supports the frequency range
The measurement path supports the frequency range from from 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz for both vertical and horizontal
20 MHz to 6 GHz for both vertical and horizontal polariza- polarization (switchable).
tion. It can be set to DF mode or monitoring mode.
Antenna elements adaptable to the signal scenario
In DF mode, the R&S®ADD557SR performs direction find- In the frequency range up to 1.3 GHz, the R&S®ADD557SR
ing with class-leading DF accuracy and sensitivity. features active antenna elements that can be switched to
passive mode with a mouse click for both vertical and hor-
In monitoring mode, it provides accurate signal level and izontal polarization.
field strength measurements as it overcomes the chal-
lenge of imperfect circularity typically encountered with In active mode, the R&S®ADD557SR offers higher sen-
DF antennas. sitivity, and in passive mode it provides higher immunity
against strong unwanted signals in the spectrum.
Depending on the receive frequency, DF antennas tend to
have irregular horizontal radiation diagrams. This results In the frequency range above 1.3 GHz, passive antenna
in signal level readings that can vary by more than 10 dB elements are used.
depending on the direction of arrival of the signal. This
may impair the accuracy of field strength and spectrum Truly ITU-compliant
occupancy measurements. The R&S®ADD557SR is in line with all recommendations
given in the ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring (see
This is different with the R&S®ADD557SR. Multiple table below).
antenna elements of the R&S®ADD557SR are combined in
an innovative way so that direction dependent signal level Integrated GNSS module as an option
fluctuations are reduced to typically 2 dB. In addition to the integrated electronic compass, the
R&S®ADD557SR can optionally be equipped with
With this innovation, the R&S®ADD557SR is in line with the R&S®ADD-GNS GNSS module. In this case, the
the performance recommended in the ITU Handbook on R&S®ADD557SR comes without the mount for the light-
Spectrum Monitoring and allows accurate field strength ning rod. Instead, a modern GNSS module that supports
and spectrum occupancy measurements independent of GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou is integrated. This module
the signal frequency and direction of arrival. delivers accurate geolocation and heading information
(while driving).
In addition, the performance in areas with poor or no satel-
lite reception is significantly improved. The antenna posi-
tion is estimated by means of inertial sensors integrated in
the GNSS module.
Parameter or feature Recommendation In line with
Passive antenna elements or active antenna ele- ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring,
antenna should use passive antenna elements
ments that can be switched to passive mode edition 2010, chapter [Link]
ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring,
System DF accuracy 1° RMS (typ.)
edition 2010, table 3.4-2
DF sensitivity (2° RMS fluctuation, 1 kHz ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring,
10 µV/m
bandwidth and 1 s integration time) edition 2010, table 3.4-2
Lightning protection setup that does not impair lightning rod should be mounted vertically above ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring,
DF performance the antenna system edition 2010, chapter [Link].6
deviation of horizontal radiation diagram from a ITU Handbook on Spectrum Monitoring,
Horizontal radiation diagram in monitoring mode
non-directional diagram should not exceed 3 dB edition 2010, chapter [Link]
system DF accuracy should be measured in line
Verification of system DF accuracy ITU-R SM.2060 recommendation
with ITU-R SM.2060 recommendation
DF sensitivity should be measured in line with
Verification of DF sensitivity ITU-R SM.2096 recommendation
ITU-R SM.2096 recommendation
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SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF
Specifications in brief
Frequency range direction finding (DF) 20 MHz to 6 GHz
monitoring 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz
Polarization switchable horizontal and vertical
in reflection-free environment, vertical polariza-
System DF accuracy 1° RMS (typ.)
tion, with lightning rod
active antenna elements that can be switched to
DF and monitoring, both horizontal and vertical
Antenna element types passive mode with a mouse click;
polarization
passive antenna elements
Circularity in monitoring mode deviation of horizontal radiation diagram from a
2 dB (nom.)
(measurement path) non-directional diagram, with lightning rod
Dimensions D × H, with R&S®ADD-GNS GNSS module approx. 1.1 m × 0.48 m (43.3 in × 18.9 in)
Weight with lightning rod approx. 34 kg (75 lb)
ORDERING INFORMATION
Designation Type Order No.
Base unit
Integrated direction finding and monitoring antenna system,
with lightning rod mount (unless ordered with R&S®ADD-GNS), R&S®ADD557SR 4111.8004.02
color: light ivory
Integrated direction finding and monitoring antenna system,
with lightning rod mount (unless ordered with R&S®ADD-GNS), R&S®ADD557SR 4111.8004.04
color: squirrel gray
Integrated direction finding and monitoring antenna system,
with lightning rod mount (unless ordered with R&S®ADD-GNS), R&S®ADD557SR 4111.8004.05
color: bronze green
Integrated direction finding and monitoring antenna system,
with lightning rod mount (unless ordered with R&S®ADD-GNS), R&S®ADD557SR 4111.8004.06
color: pure white
Integrated direction finding and monitoring antenna system,
with lightning rod mount (unless ordered with R&S®ADD-GNS), R&S®ADD557SR 4111.8004.07
color: jet black
Option
GNSS module for R&S®ADD557SR, instead of lightning rod mount R&S®ADD-GNS 4111.7008.02
Accessories
Lightning rod, for R&S®ADD557SR and R&S®ADD597 R&S®ADD-LR1 4111.7608.02
Mast adapter, for R&S®ADD557SR and R&S®ADD597 R&S®ADD-MA1 4111.7208.02
Vehicle roof adapter, for R&S®ADD557SR and R&S®ADD597 R&S®ADD-VA1 4111.7408.02
Mast section, for stacking R&S®ADD557SR on top of R&S®ADD050SR R&S®KM051 4041.9008.22
DF antenna cable set, 20 MHz to 6 GHz, length: 5 m R&S®DDF3C-7 4098.4757.05
DF antenna cable set, 20 MHz to 6 GHz, length: 10 m R&S®DDF3C-7 4098.4757.10
DF antenna cable set, 20 MHz to 6 GHz, length: 20 m R&S®DDF3C-7 4098.4757.20
DF antenna cable set, 20 MHz to 6 GHz, length: 30 m R&S®DDF3C-7 4098.4757.30
Service options
Extended warranty, one year R&S®WE1
Extended warranty, two years R&S®WE2 Please contact your local
Extended warranty, three years R&S®WE3 Rohde & Schwarz sales office.
Extended warranty, four years R&S®WE4
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