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16 Feb 2016

Microlease Introduces Comprehensive Test Kit for Evaluating Mobile Communication Performance

To better attend the needs of telecom engineers involved in the roll-out and upkeep of modern mobile network infrastructure, Microlease has just introduced its Wireless Tool Box.

Microlease Introduces Comprehensive Test Kit for Evaluating Mobile Communication Performance Multi-item package covers all aspects of base station installation & ongoing maintenance Harrow, UK, Monday, 8 February 2016: - To better attend the needs of telecom engineers involved in the roll-out and upkeep of modern mobile network infrastructure, Microlease has just introduced its Wireless Tool Box. The multitude of different communication standards now being employed in wireless networks (LTE, UMTS, GSM-900, DSC-1800 and in many cases TETRA) is making things increasingly complicated for test engineers.

This issue is further compounded by the variety of base station topologies that are starting to be followed - such as remote radio head, fibre-to-the-antenna and hybrid systems (with a mix of fibre and coax cables). In addition, congestion is resulting in available bandwidth being squeezed, while greater prevalence of site-sharing is raising concerns about elevated interference. With so many different technologies to contend with, plus heightened degrees of performance being expected, it is paramount that engineers are able to gain access to a broad array of instrumentation possessing advanced functionality and delivering better accuracy.

With this in mind Microlease is now able supply its customer base with a complete rental package made up of all the different items of equipment needed for such purposes and presenting ample scope to mix and match an expansive range of options direct from stock. Furthermore, by taking a rental approach flexibility is maximised - items can be returned when no longer required or swapped for other models if different test parameters must be addressed.

The Microlease Wireless Tool Box encompasses each of the following elements:
• Cable and antenna testers, supporting fibre optic test activities, such as the Viavi Cell Advisor (which can be offered with optical power meter functionality).
• Transmission testers, like EXFO’s FTB-880-V2, for evaluation of the consortium-backed wireless communication protocols now emerging (CPRI, OBSAI, etc.).
• Short range optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs), such as Anritsu’s MT9090, for ensuring installed fibre attains required quality levels.
• Ultra-portable antenna alignment systems from 3Z and Kathrein.
• Personal radiation monitors, like the Radman EMS-20, for protecting staff when in the field.
• Electro-magnetic field strength monitoring equipment, like Narda’s SRM-3006.
• Sophisticated tools for facilitating base station integration, including Ascom’s TEMS Pocket and SwissQuall’s Qualipoc.

Finally, the importance of combatting passive inter-modulation (PIM) is increasing as next generation networks are implemented. Dual band PIM analysers, like the Kaelus ITA Series, are thus gaining greater popularity, since measuring at one frequency may not prove to be adequate.

About Microlease
Microlease is the market leader in electronic test equipment, offering a range of solutions to help organisations globally use test equipment efficiently. Its services help minimise the costs of acquiring test equipment, optimise its use and maximise return at end of life without stretching capital expenditure, and include rental, leasing, sale of new and used equipment and buy-back as well as full asset management. Microlease supports its global customer base with over 57,000 test equipment assets worth over $430 million. A team of 350 specialists serves Microlease customers in over 150 countries from offices across Europe, the US and Asia.

Microlease currently provides equipment from leading manufacturers, including Anritsu, Keithley, Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix and Viavi. Founded in 1979, Microlease is the number one test and measurement rental company in Europe. It is Keysight’s Authorised Technology Partner (ATP) for the UK, Ireland and Italy as well as Premier Rental Partner (PRP) for Europe and Authorised Rental Partner for Tektronix and Viavi.

Microlease was awarded the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Global Company of the Year Award in Test and Measurement Rental and Leasing Services by leading research organization Frost & Sullivan. For more information, visit www.microlease.com.

Contact: George Acris, Microlease plc, Unit 1, Waverley Industrial Park, Hailsham Drive, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4TR, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 20 84 200 200
Media Contact: Peter van der Sluijs Neesham PR Tel: 01296 628180 Email: [email protected]

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