Passive Version

Active Version
Rev 1.0
13.10.2014

Magnetic Field Tracking Antenna - MDFSeries

Perfect as Signal Tracker and Power Meter, Frequency Range 9kHz - 400MHz

Highlights:
w Very wide frequency range from 9kHz to 400MHz
w High conversion accuracy allows precise field
strength measurements
w Perfect for magnetic field direction finding in combi-
nation with Spectrum Analyzers
w 2 passive and 3 active versions with up to 40dB
Preamplifier
w Compact Design and low weight
w Made in Germany

Made in Germany
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 Compact, inexpensive, directional and highly sensitive

Aaronia presents the new, high quality magnetic field tracking

antennas of the MDF series, suitable for signal tracking and field
strength measurement. Available in 5 different versions (2 passi-
ve, 3 active), the MDF covers an extremely broad frequency range
from 9kHz to 400MHz.
Together with the MDF antennas, any regular Spectrum Analyzer
transforms into a Magnetic Field Meter with tracking function in a
few simple steps.

The special conversion factor of the MDF, in conjunction with a

Power Meter showing dBm values, gives a direct dBA/m display
with correct sign (power meter function).

MDF Antenna mounted on mini-tripod Thanks to the high directionality of the antenna, the MDF is ideally
(included in delivery) suited for signal direction finding. This predestines the MDF to use
as a radio direction finder or to locate illegal or unwanted interfe-
rence.

Designed and manufactured in Germany, each MDF Antenna

stands for highest quality standards.

Scope of Delivery

Included in delivery is a sturdy, waterproof carrying case with foam

insert (only active (X) versions) for the antenna and accessories.
Furthermore, every MDF antenna comes with a detachable pistol
grip with mini tripod function.

Lots of space for accessories: the watertight transport

case (included in delivery with active MDF (X) versions)

Frequency Response (Power Meter Function) E-Field Suppression

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MDF 560 (Passive) MDF 9400 (Passive)
w Frequency range: 500kHz - 60MHz w Frequency range: 9kHz - 400MHz
(1MHz - 40MHz with max. +/- 0,3dB deviation) (1MHz - 40MHz with max. +/- 0,3dB deviation)
w Max. input level: 5W (usable as transmitting antenna) w Max. input level: 5W (usable as transmitting antenna)
w Conversion factor: 1 (0 dB A/m is 0dBm) w Conversion factor: 1 (0 dB A/m is 0dBm)
w Impedance: 50 Ohm w Impedance: 50 Ohm
w RF connection: SMA (female) w RF connection: SMA (female)
w Temperature range: - 40°C to +60°C w Temperature range: - 40°C to +60°C
w Dimensions (L/W/D): 180 x 180 x 50 mm w Dimensions (L/W/D): 180 x 180 x 50 mm
w Weight: 180g w Weight : 180g
w Incl. Pistol grip with mini tripod function w Incl. Pistol grip with mini tripod function

MDF 930X (Active) MDF 960X (Active)

w Frequency range: 9kHz - 30MHz w Frequency range: 9kHz - 60MHz
(1MHz - 25MHz with max. +/- 0,5dB deviation) (1MHz - 40MHz with max. +/- 1,0dB deviation)
w Incl. 35dB Preamp with Battery & USB Charger w Incl. 25dB Preamp with Battery & USB Charger
w Impedance: 50 Ohm w Impedance: 50 Ohm
w RF connection: SMA (female) w RF connection: SMA (female)
w Temperature range: - 40°C to +60°C w Temperature range: - 40°C to +60°C
w Dimensions (L/W/D): 180 x 180 x 85 mm w Dimensions (L/W/D): 180 x 180 x 85 mm
w Weight : 360g w Weight : 360g
w Incl. Pistol grip and waterproof carrying case w Incl. Pistol grip and waterproof carrying case

MDF 50400X (Active)

w Frequency range: 500kHz - 400MHz
(1MHz - 40MHz with max. +/- 1,0dB deviation)
w Incl. 40B Preamp with Battery & USB Charger
w Impedance: 50 Ohm
w RF connection: SMA (female)
w Temperature range: - 40°C to +60°C
w Dimensions (L/W/D): 180 x 180 x 85 mm
w Weight : 360g
w Incl. Pistol grip and waterproof carrying case
Passive Version Active (X) Version with Preamplifier

Typ. Antenna Pattern Antenna Gain

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 Recommended accessories for Aaronia Antennas

Heavy multifunctional Pistol Grip

Highly stable multi-functional pistol grip with a variety of functions such as:
- 360 ° head rotation with degree indicator
- Integrated spirit level
- 90 ° and 45 ° tilt (ideam the perfect alignment of the polarization planes)
- Tripod connection 1/4 "and 3/8"
- Quick Release Plate
- Panoramic head
Order/Art.-No.: 282

SMA to N Adapter
This special high quality adapter, in combination with Aaronia SMA cables,
allows operation of MDF Antennas with any spectrum-analyzer with N connec-
tor.

Especially massive, chrome-plated design. This adapter is usable for very high
frequencies up to at least 18GHz. Physical dimensions are just 30x20mm.
Nominal impedance 50 Ohms. Layout: SMA socket (female) / N plug (male).
Order/Art.-No.: 770

1m / 5m / 10m SMA-Cable
High quality SMA cable for connecting any MDF Antenna with various test equipment
like SPECTRAN Spectrum-Analyzer. You can choose between 3 different cables:

1m standard SMA cable (RG316U)

5m LowLoss SMA cable (especially low damping)
10m LowLoss SMA cable (especially low damping)

All versions: SMA plug (male) / SMA plug (male)

Order/Art.-No.: 771 (1m Cable), 772 (5m Cable), 773 (10m Cable)

1m / 5m / 10m SMA cable with thumb wheel / screw aid

Same as above but with additional extremely convenient screw aid for easy installa-
tion of the cable without additional tools!

All versions: SMA plug (male) / SMA plug (male)

Order/Art.-No.: 771X (1m Cable), 772X (5m Cable), 773X (10m Cable)

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 References
User of Aaronia Antennas and Spectrum Analyzers (Examples)

Government, Military, aeronautic, astronautic Industry

w NATO, Belgien w Shell Oil Company, USA
w Boeing, USA w ATI, USA
w Airbus, Hamburg w Fedex, USA
w Bund (Bundeswehr), Leer w Walt Disney, Kalifornien, USA
w Bundeswehr (Technische Aufklärung), Hof w Agilent Technologies Co. Ltd., China
w Lufthansa, Hamburg w Motorola, Brasilien
w DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Stuttgart w IBM, Schweiz
w Eurocontrol (Flugüberwachung), Belgien w Audi AG, Neckarsulm
w Australian Government Department of Defence, Australien w BMW, München
w EADS (European Aeronautic Defence & Space Company) w Daimler Chrysler AG, Bremen
GmbH, Ulm w BASF, Ludwigshafen
w Institut für Luft- und Raumfahrtmedizin, Köln w Deutsche Bahn, Berlin
w Deutscher Wetterdienst, Tauche w Deutsche Telekom, Weiden
w Polizeipräsidium, Bonn w Siemens AG, Erlangen
w Landesamt für Umweltschutz Sachsen-Anhalt, Halle w Rohde & Schwarz, München
w Zentrale Polizeitechnische Dienste, NRW w Infineon, Österreich
w Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, Köln w Philips Technologie GmbH, Aachen
w BEV (Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen) w ThyssenKrupp, Stuttgart
w EnBW, Stuttgart
w RTL Television, Köln
w Pro Sieben – SAT 1, Unterföhring
Research/Development, Science and Universitys w Channel 6, Großbritannien
w Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz, w WDR, Köln
Kaiserslautern w NDR, Hamburg
w Universität Freiburg w SWR, Baden-Baden
w Indonesien Institute of Sience, Indonesien w Bayerischer Rundfunk, München
w Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Mainz w Carl-Zeiss-Jena GmbH, Jena
w Los Alamos National Labratory, USA w Anritsu GmbH, Düsseldorf
w University of Bahrain, Bahrain w Hewlett Packard, Dornach
w University of Florida, USA w Robert Bosch GmbH, Plochingen
w Universität Erlangen, Erlangen w Mercedes Benz, Österreich
w Universität Hannover, Hannover w EnBW Kernkraftwerk GmbH, Neckarwestheim
w University of Newcastle, Großbritannien w AMD, Dresden
w Universität Strasbourg, Frankreich w Infineon Technologies, Regensburg
w Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt w Intel GmbH, Feldkirchen
w Uni München – Fakultät für Physik, Garching w Philips Semiconductors, Nürnberg
w Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg w Hyundai Europe, Rüsselsheim
w Max-Planck Institut für Radioastronomie, Bad Münstereifel w Saarschmiede GmbH, Völklingen
w Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, Garching w Wilkinson Sword, Solingen
w Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik, Heidelberg w IBM Deutschland, Stuttgart
w Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Düsseldorf w Vattenfall, Berlin
w Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe w Fraport, Frankfurt