Open Bed Compact Range

This item is oversized and will require special packaging. Pricing for a custom crate will be quoted separately. VNA extension kits are available for this product and are quoted separately. Please contact Eravant Support for a quote.

STY-CATR-0150-OB-S1 is an open bed compact range system designed for quick far-field over-the-air antenna testing outside a traditional anechoic chamber. The system uses a rolled edge reflector and specially designed corrugated wide angle feed horns to deliver a circular quiet zone of around Ø 6” [150 mm]. The reflector is machined from a single block of aluminum with superb surface accuracy and is treated with chemical film for corrosion resistance. The reflector can be purchased separately under model STY-CATR-RER-0150-S1.

By default, the system is configured with a customized Millibox 2-Axis positioner. The positioner is run with Python based software that allows the user to take measurements quickly with minimal setup. The positioner is specially designed to accept the mounting of Eravant’s mmWave mini VNA extender Tx and Rx modules. A list of available extender module kits is provided in the subsequent pages.

The reflector, positioner, and feed antenna system are all installed and aligned on a custom-built, modular, sturdy aluminum T-slotted frame structure. RF absorbers with velcro fastening are set in critical areas to reduce the impact of reflections and interference of the open-bed metal structure on the quiet zone quality.