Kaelus: Defining the Next Generation of Network Performance

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Kaelus designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative RF and microwave solutions for the wireless telecommunications sector. An INFINITE brand, Kaelus is a recognized leader in test and measurement instruments, cell-site filters, combiners and tower mounted amplifiers.

Kaelus was formed in 2010 by the combination of four entities each with a legacy of excellence in filtering technology. Kaelus continues to provide the telecommunications industry with high-quality, low PIM products that enable effective global communication.

Kaelus’ experience and understanding of the RF environment enable it to excel by developing technically differentiated offerings that are defining the next generation of network performance. Kaelus offers Test & Measurement Solutions as well as RF

Conditioning Products including:

  • Cable and Antenna Analyzers
  • Portable PIM Testing
  • Bench PIM Testing
  • Tower Mounted Amplifiers
  • Multi-Band Combiners
  • Same-Band Combiners
  • Interference Filters
  • Accessories

Two products of note developed by Kaelus are the PIM Finder and Analyzer Calibration Extender.

The Kaelus PIM Finder is a product designed to accurately identify and locate PIM sources external to antenna infrastructure. It provides the ability to search for PIM sources caused by loose mounting brackets, fasteners, parapet walls and more. PIM Finder is ideal for all testing scenarios including tower, rooftop, DAS and small cell sites. By scanning the environment around the antenna infrastructure with the low-PIM probe while monitoring the received PIM level, the location of external PIM sources can be pinpointed quickly and precisely.

Some notable features of the product include being able to locate PIM sources in the 560-2750MHz frequency range, having a long-range Bluetooth connection, not requiring a phase-stable cable, being small and lightweight and allowing for one-handed operation.

The Analyzer Calibration Extender (ACE-1000A) is for in field calibration of the Kaelus PIM Instruments. With successful calibration, ACE will extend an analyzer’s calibration while reducing downtime to less than one hour and increasing productivity by retaining instruments in the field.

The Kaelus software guides the user through the calibration process from testing through payment including extending the calibration date of each Kaelus PIM Analyzer up to 12 months and providing the Certificate of Calibration (CoC). Other notable product features of the ACE-1000A include rapid and simple self-calibration, rugged and portable construction, plus USB control interface. Additionally, one ACE kit will calibrate all Kaelus supported PIM Instruments.

“The ACE-1000A provides our customers with a state-of-the-art method to retain their instruments in the field, increasing productivity,” said Tony Langelaan, T&M Product Line Manager for Kaelus. “The average downtime of equipment will be reduced from a minimum of 3 days down to less than 1 hour.”

Kaelus also understands the need for technical support at various levels and offers a variety of support services, including:

  • Professional Site Services
  • Phone and email technical support
  • Repair services
  • Calibration services
  • PIM training and certifications

Kaelus, a subsidiary of Infinite Electronics, is a global company with locations in the United States (Hayden, Idaho), Europe (United Kingdom), Australia and China (Suzhou). To learn more about Kaelus or to contact a representative, visit https://www.kaelus.com/en.

By Keara Piekanski for Inside Towers

April 5, 2019

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