Chapter 1 - General Information; Introduction; Description; Standard Accessories - Anritsu spectrum master ms2711d User Manual

Chapter 1
General Information

Introduction

This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, pre-
ventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Anritsu Handheld Spectrum Ana-
lyzer model listed below. Throughout this manual, this instrument may be referred to as an
Anritsu Spectrum Masterä.
Model
MS2711D

Description

The Anritsu Spectrum Master is a synthesizer-based hand held spectrum analyzer that pro-
vides quick and accurate signal results. Measurements can be easily made by using the
main instrument functions: frequency, span, amplitude and bandwidth. Dedicated keys for
common functions and a familiar calculator-type keypad are available for fast data entry.
Automatic time and date stamping of measurement data of up to 200 results is provided as
is storage and recall of up to 10 measurement setups. A large, daylight-viewable TFT color
display provides easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions. The Anritsu Spectrum
Master is capable of up to one and one-half hours of continuous operation from a fully
charged battery and can be operated from a 12.5 Vdc source (which also simultaneously
charges the battery). Built-in energy conservation features can be used to extend battery life
over an eight-hour workday.
The Anritsu Spectrum Master is designed for monitoring, measuring, and analyzing signal
environments. Typical measurements include: in-band interference, transmit spectrum anal-
ysis, antenna isolation and cell area interference. A full range of marker capabilities such as
peak, center and delta functions are provided for faster, more comprehensive measurement
of displayed signals. Multiple limit lines are available for creating quick, simple pass/fail
measurements. A menu option provides for an audible beep when the limit value is ex-
ceeded.

Standard Accessories

Anritsu Handheld Software Tools, a PC-based software program, provides an on-line data-
base record for storing measurement data. Handheld Software Tools can also convert the
Anritsu Spectrum Master display to a Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP
graphic. Measurements stored in the Anritsu Spectrum Master internal memory can be
down-loaded to a PC using the included null-modem serial cable. Once stored, the graphic
trace can then be displayed, scaled, or enhanced with markers and limit lines. Historical
graphs can be overlaid with current data using the PC mouse in a drag-and-drop fashion.
The underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks.
Frequency Range
100 kHz to 3 GHz
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