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WaveChamber ™ RF Isolation
Enclosure
Highlights
Designed to provide a simple and space-efficient solution for large-scale
testing environments that involve multiple wireless access points (APs), Ixia’s
WaveChamber provides the isolation, cooling, and filtered signal connectivity
needed to achieve accurate and repeatable results. WaveChamber provide
an RF-isolated environment small enough to support rack-mounting and
desktop use, yet large enough to house most access points.
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Designed to provide the
highest density
configurations for testing a
complete wireless LAN
(WLAN) system from
Devices, Access Points to
managed WLAN switches
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Greater than 80dB of
isolation at up to 6 GHz
provides excellent isolation
for wide range of wireless
products, Antennas, RF
cabling, and Ethernet cable
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PoE Ethernet supported
Updated to include USB and
HDMI (through DB-15) ports
Small WCH2900, Medium WCH3600, and Large WCH5000 WaveChambers
Bulkhead mounted connections for RF cabling, filtered 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps Ethernet, USB, HDMI and
console ports make interfacing to any AP quick and easy. WaveChamber includes a fan and front-to-back airflow
providing adequate cooling, whether used on the bench-top or stacked in high-density racks.
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Key Features
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Designed to provide the highest density configurations for testing a complete wireless LAN (WLAN) system
from all kinds of Devices, Access Points and managed WLAN switches
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Greater than 80 dB of isolation at up to 6 GHz provides excellent isolation for wide range of wireless products
Antennas, RF cabling, and Ethernet cable included
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PoE Ethernet supported
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Best testing provided through use of the Wi-Fi Snuggie accessory wrapping the device inside the chamber
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WaveChamber 5000 easily accommodates multiple Wi-Fi devices of all sizes
o Largest Chamber offering
The WCH3600 & WCH5000 Chambers come with an improved Antenna grid inside for OTA testing that has
multiple antenna arrays to support all SMA connections
WaveChamber 2900 is a small chamber that minimizes space requirements, ideal for AP testing
WaveChamber 3600 is ideal for device testing and can house multiple larger multi-radio and outdoor AP units
o Supports double the connections of the WCH 2900
o Top-opening
Specifications
Component Name
WaveChamber 2900
WaveChamber 3600
WaveChamber 5000
Product part number
980-2083
980-2084
980-2110
Product part name
WCH2900
WCH3600
WCH5000
Outside dimensions
(H x W x D) inches
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11.0 x 8.0 x 14.0 in.
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12.0 x 17.0 x 24.0 in.
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19.0 x 25.0 x 25.0 in.
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10.0 x 7.0 x 13.0 in.
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11.0 x 16.0 x 23.0 in.
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17.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 in.
Nominal inside
dimensions
(H x W x D)
27.94 x 20.32 x 35.56
cm
25.4 x 17.78 x 33.02 cm
30.48 x 43.18 x 60.96
cm
29.21 x 41.91 x 59.69
cm
40 lbs. (18.4kg)
48.26 x 63.5 x 63.5 cm
44.45 x 59.69 x 59.69
cm
Weight
12 lbs. (5.44kg)
Construction
.090 aluminum, .125 aluminum cover, gray powder coat, 3/8” thick RF absorbent foam
lined throughout
Cooling input vent
2.2 in. (5.6cm) RF isolated,
lower front door
2.2 in. input vent at lower
front right, RF isolation
mesh
125 lbs. (56.7 kg)
2.2 in. input vent at lower
side right RF isolation
mesh
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Component Name
Cooling exhaust fan
RF isolation
WaveChamber 2900
WaveChamber 3600
WaveChamber 5000
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2.36 in. (6 cm) 9.1 CFM exhaust fan at upper left rear panel
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Greater than 80dB isolation from 400MHz to 6GHz
Connections
115VAC ball bearing, RF isolation mesh
2.36 in. (6 cm) exhaust fan on rear panel, 12VDC ball bearing with RF isolation
mesh (on WCH2000)
WaveChamber 2900
WaveChamber 3600
WaveChamber 5000
SMAs
8
16
16
USB
1
2
2
HDMI (DB15)
1
2
2
DB9 1000pF
1
2
2
Ethernet PoE Mbps
2
4
4
6 outlet AC strip
6 outlet AC strip
6 outlet AC strip
10/100/1000/2500/5000
Power connections
WaveChamber Kit Components
Component Name
Quantity
WaveChamber 2900
WaveChamber 3600
WaveChamber 5000
STP Cat5e cable, 1m
2
4
4
RF RG-142 cable,
SMA, 24”
8
16
16
HDMI to/from DB15
cable connector
1
2
2
USB Cable Type A to B
1
2
2
WaveWrap
1
2
2
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Ordering Information
980-2083
IxVeriWave WCH2900, Small WaveChamber includes SMA, RJ45, HDMI, USB and power connections.
IxVeriWave WCH2900, Small WaveChamber Kit; external dimensions: 11.0"H x 8.0"W x 14.0"D; includes 8x SMA
ports, 1x USB, 1x DB15 High Density Filtered Connector that support 1x HDMI, 1x DB9 1000pF, 2x filtered
Gigabit (PoE) ports, 6 outlet 120VAC power strip, with front access. Note to U.S./Canada Customers: Hardware
3-day Advanced Replacement Technical Support Service not available on this product.
980-2084
IxVeriWave WCH3600, Medium WaveChamber includes SMA, RJ45, HDMI, USB and power connections.
IxVeriWave WCH3600, Medium WaveChamber Kit; external dimensions: 12.0"H x 17.0"W x 24.0"D; includes 16x
SMA ports, 2x USB, 2x DB15 High Density Filtered Connector that support 2x HDMI, 2x DB9 1000pF, 4x filtered
Gigabit (PoE) ports, 6 outlet 120VAC power strip, with top access and an optimized Antenna Array. Note to
U.S./Canada Customers: Hardware 3-day Advanced Replacement Technical Support Service not available on
this product.
980-2110
IxVeriWave WCH5000, Large WaveChamber includes SMA, RJ45, HDMI, USB and power connections.
IxVeriWave WCH5000, Large WaveChamber Kit; external dimensions: 19.0"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D; includes 16x
SMA ports, 2x USB, 2x DB15 High Density Filtered Connector that support 2x HDMI, 2x DB9 1000pF, 4x filtered
Gigabit (PoE) ports, 6 outlet 120VAC power strip, with front access and an optimized Antenna Array. Note to
U.S./Canada Customers: Hardware 3-day Advanced Replacement Technical Support Service not available on
this product.
This material is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice. It describes Ixia's present
plans to develop and make available to its customers certain products, features, and functionality. Ixia is only
obligated to provide those deliverables specifically included in a written agreement between Ixia and the
customer.
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