Rohde & Schwarz ZVH8 Cable & Antenna Analyzer

The Rohde & Schwarz ZVH8 is a portable cable and antenna analyzer engineered for field installation, maintenance, and commissioning of antenna systems and cable networks. Operating across 100 kHz to 8 GHz, it delivers comprehensive one-port and optional two-port vector network analysis with 100 dB dynamic range and 50 Ω impedance. The instrument integrates reflection measurement, cable fault location (Distance-to-Fault), and one-port cable loss as standard functions, with advanced capabilities including vector voltmeter, terminating power measurement, directional power analysis, spectrum and spectrogram measurement, transmission analysis, and pulse measurement with wideband sensors.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 8 GHz


• Dynamic Range: 100 dB (typical)


• Output Power: 0 dBm to −40 dBm (nominal); +10 dBm maximum


• Impedance: 50 Ω


• VSWR: <2 (nom.) for 100 kHz to 300 kHz; <1.5 (nom.) for 300 kHz to 1 GHz


• Built-in DC Supply (Bias): 12 V to 32 V (1 V steps), 500 mA maximum; External input to 50 V, 600 mA


• Display: 6.5" color LCD, VGA resolution with monochrome mode


• Dimensions: 194 × 300 × 69 mm (W × H × D)


• Weight: Approximately 3 kg with battery


• Battery: Li-ion, user-replaceable, 4.5-hour runtime


• Power Input: 100–240 V AC (via optional supply)

Key Features

• Splash-proof housing rated for field deployment


• One-port reflection, cable fault location, and loss measurement standard


• Optional two-port vector network analysis and vector voltmeter


• Built-in DC bias supply for active components with programmable voltage (12–32 V, 500 mA)


• N female connectors, 50 Ω test ports


• Integrated power measurement with optional sensors and K9 option


• Spectrum analysis, spectrogram, and pulse analysis capabilities


• Optional GPS receiver for position documentation

Measurement Functions

• Standard: Reflection, distance-to-fault, one-port cable loss


• Optional: Two-port VNA, vector voltmeter, terminating and directional power measurement, spectrum and spectrogram analysis, transmission measurement, pulse analysis, channel power metering

Compatibility & Integration

• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SD card, USB memory


• Remote Control: LAN or USB; R&S®ZVHView software, R&S®InstrumentView app, MobileView (smartphone/tablet)


• Accessories: Li-ion battery pack, USB cable, optional GPS (R&S®HA-Z240), optional AC supply (R&S®HA-Z201)