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The R&S®Cable Rider ZPH two-port model performs all 
essential cable and antenna measurements required 
for installing and servicing radio transmission links in 
the field. Being fast and efficient, it can handle cable 
and antenna measurements swiftly. 
With the two-port model, you can expect more 
functionality. It can perform spectrum analysis 
(R&S®ZPH-K1 option) and has an independent tracking 
source plus an integrated bias tee. All these adds-on 
make the R&S®Cable Rider ZPH the perfect field 
installation and maintenance tool.
Your benefit
Features
Perform
multiple 
tasks: 
all-in-ONE
box
Offers 
cable and antenna measurement 
function, spectrum analysis, interference 
hunting, S11 and S21 measurements, etc.
Make the right 
measurement 
instantly
Wizard function, settings preconfigured in 
advance
One
-step
calibration
With 
R&S®ZN-Z103 automatic calibration 
unit, no toggling between O/S/L standards 
Shortest test time
Fastest
measurement speed (0.3 ms/pt.), 
short boot and warm
-up times
Work in all 
environmental 
conditions
Non
-reflective display and illuminated 
keypad for dark or bright environments. 
Water
-resistant carrying holster for rainy 
days. 
Buy what you need 
when you need it
Upgrade
via keycode, no downtime, no 
upgrade calibration required
Wireless remote 
control
Free
downloadable Android/iOS apps (third
-
party wireless router required)
R&S
®
Cable
Rider ZPH
Fact Sheet | 02.00
R&S®Cable Rider ZPH two-port model
Cost-saving solution – one box does it ALL
Expect fast. Expect efficient. Expect more.
Spectrum clearance / 
Interference hunting
Antenna 
measurements
RF transmitter 
installation and 
maintenance
Transmission line 
measurements
The perfect choice for
For more information, 
see www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/zph
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Key specifications
Frequency range
2 MHz to 3/4 GHz (cable and antenna mode)
5 k
Hz to 3/4GHz (spectrum mode)
Measurement 
speed
0.3 ms/point
Data points
101 to 2501 points
Measurement 
mode (standard)
DTF, return
loss, VSWR, one-port cable loss, 
loss, Smith
chart, phase
Measurement 
mode (optional)
spectrum measurements, interference 
hunting, internal power meter, power 
measurements with power sensor, pulse 
measurements, modulation analysis
Max. permissible 
spurious signal
+17 
dBm
Boot time
< 15 s
Battery operation 
time (full charge)
up to 9 hours
Weight
2.5 kg


