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Before Starting to Use the Unit · When you use the unit, please observe the following notes listed on the rear of the body. · For you to use it safely 1) When abnormal sounds, abnormal smell and smoke were confirmed, remove the battery and AC adapter and stop the use.
2) Store this unit in a place where -20°C to 60°C, less than 60°C/70%RH, variations in temperature and humidity are small. After service If you have any question about the contents of this product or how to operate it, please contact us at: MICRONIX CORPORATION 2987-2, KOBIKI-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO 193-0934 JAPAN TEL. +81-426-37-3667 FAX. +81-426-37-0227 URL: http://www.micronix-jp.com/...
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24.2 Selecting the communication speed (baud rate) ------------------------------------------------56 24.3 Transfer the data ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56 25. RS-232C Interface ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 25.1 RS-232C specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------58 25.2 How to connect -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 25.3 Command description -----------------------------------------------------------------------------59 25.4 Input the frequency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------64 25.5 Writing of original compensation data -----------------------------------------------------------64 25.6 Sample Programs -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------66...
Save/load 6) Auto tuning The center frequency is set at the spectrum of the maximum level in the 3.3GHz(MSA338(E/TG)) /8.5GHz(MSA358) band, and in addition, optimum reference level, resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth and sweep time are set when the AUTO TUNE key is pressed. This function is very convenient for measurement of an unknown signal.
9) High resolution display on the PC screen The trace is displayed at high resolution, 1001 points in the horizontal axis, on the PC screen when “PC Software MAS300” (optional) is used. 1.2 Standard accessories 1. AC adaptor MA300 2. Soft carrying case 3.
2.Specifications 2.1 Performances · Frequency section MSA338(E/TG) MSA358 Frequency range 50kHz to 3.3GHz 50kHz to 8.5GHz Frequency Frequency Harmonic range band order Base band ――― 50k~3.5GHz Band 1- 3.3G~6.3GHz Band 1+ 6.1G~8.5GHz Center frequency Setting 100kHz resolution Allows Rotary encoder, numeric key and function key Accuracy within ±(30+20T)kHz±1dot...
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-90dBc/Hz (typical) @100kHz offset, RBW: 3kHz, VBW: 100Hz, Sweep time: 1s Spurious response less than -60dBc Harmonics less than -40dBc@100MHz to 3.3GHz less than -40dBc@100MHz to 8.5GHz · Amplitude section MSA338(E/TG) MSA358 Reference level Setting range +10 to -60dBm (1dB step) Accuracy within ±0.8dB±1dot @center frequency: 100MHz, RBW: 3MHz, VBW: 1MHz, ATT: 0dB, 23±5°C...
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Save Saves 100 traces and 100 setups Load Load Loads 1 trace and 1 setup · General MSA338(E/TG)/358 common Immunity of radiated Less than -35dBc (reference level: 10dBm) interference Level display at 10V/m Immunity to cabled Less than -30dBc (reference level: 10dBm)
Weight approx. 1.8kg (include battery), approx. 1.5kg (without battery) *Refer to ”22.Tracking Generator Mode” for T.G. Specification 2.3 Outline [Unit: mm] * MICRONIX Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, specification and other information without prior notice –6–...
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6) Center frequency key MSA338(E/TG): Use this key to set the center frequency. It can set between 0 to 3.3GHz (100kHz step). MSA358: Use this key to set the center frequency. It can set between 0 to 8.5GHz (100kHz step).
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12) Measuring function key Available for Channel power, Adjacent channel leakage power, Occupied frequency bandwidth, Electric field strength and Magnetic field strength measurement (optional), Frequency counter (factory option) 13) Calculation function key Available for Max hold, Min hold, Average and Over write. 14) Display scale key Use this key to select the display scale of amplitude axis from 2dB/div or 10dB/div.
5. Function Key Menu 5.1 List of the Function key menus The types of function keys are shown in the table below. For description of each function, see the detailed pages. For the flow of change in the function key display, refer to “5.2 Menu tree”. Detailed Detailed Function key menus...
5.2 Menu tree The displayed items on the bottom of the screen correspond to the function keys under them, as shown in the figure below: “Displayed items on the bottom of the screen” Freq Power Ch Pw PROBE COUNT * Refer to “7. Center Frequency” for details FREQ CENTER FREQ KeyST...
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* Refer to “12. Video Bandwidth” for details MANU AUTO : Set the VBW (1/2) * Refer to “19. Measuring Function” for details MEAS Freq Power Ch Pw PROBE COUNT : Set the parameter MODE BAND MEAS BAND CNTR WIDTH : Set the parameter MODE Adj Ch Pw...
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(2/2) MEAS Freq Power Ch Pw PROBE COUNT Input the probe ID (first time only) *Refer to “19.5 Magnetic field strength measurement” for details. PROBE MEAS CP-2S * Refer to “16. Calculation Function” for details CALC * SUPRI is only for MSA358 NORM MAXHD MINHD...
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* Refer to “17. Marker · Peak Search” for details Changing for marker mode of the one that selected it last. PEAK SEARCH CONV NORM DELTA NORM PEAK NEXT dBm→W : Move the marker position (NORM mode) F3: Changing the marker mode PEAK SEARCH CONV NORM...
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* Refer to “18.1 Save/Load (MSA338 (E/TG))” for details SAVE/LOAD TRACE PARAM EXECUTE PRE 00 00 SAVE LOAD DEL SET :Set the address to store the trace * Refer to “18.2 Save/Load (MSA358)” for details SAVE/LOAD Main menu MODE SELECT...
6. Preparing for Operation 6.1 Stand Utilize the stand on the back to use the screen in an easier-to-see angle on the desk. 6.2 Connection to power supply The MA300 AC adapter is both for the use with AC power supply and for charging the MB300 built-in battery (optional).
* Moreover, under low temperature (near 0˚C), since a battery performance falls and voltage becomes low, even when capacity remains enough, it may display on a screen as “Low Batt”. * When a battery repeats charge and electric discharge, the fall (the fall of capacity and increase in internal resistance) of a battery performance begins from about 200 times, and capacity falls to the original half by about 500 times also under good conditions.
100M 0.1M * Center frequency can be set between 0 to 3.3GHz.(MSA338 (E/TG)) * Center frequency can be set between 0 to 8.5GHz.(MSA358) * Center frequency may shift for the time being (1 to 10 sec.), after changing a setting.
8. Frequency Span <SPAN> Press to set the frequency span. SPAN *The frequency span can be set only with the encoder. Function keys are not available. MSA338(E/TG): When is turned, the frequency span changes in the specified step. ZERO 200k 500k...
MSA358: When is turned, the frequency span changes in the specified step. ZERO 200k 500k [Hz] 100M 500M FULL (8.5G) ■ Switching frequency band MSA358 consists of the following three bands. Frequency band Measured frequency range Base band 50kHz to 3.5GHz Band 1 - 3.3GHz to 6.3GHz Band 1 +...
9.1 Setting the Reference level 1. When is turned, the reference level changes. (Refer to “9.3 Reference level setting range for each unit” for details.) 9.2 Switching units of amplitude axis (Refer to “19.4 Electric field strength measurement” and “19.5 Magnetic field strength measurement” for dBμV/m and dBμA/m .) 1.
* When the input signal level is higher than the suitable level for 1st mixer’s terminal, it generates harmonics distortion and spurious. MSA338/MSA358 is designed so that the input signal level of 1st mixer is determined to proper level by the reference level.
9.6 Setting the input impedance compensation to select the input impedance compensation. 50Ω 75Ω When coaxial adaptor MA301 (50Ω/75Ωimpedance converter) is attached, and choose “75Ω”, then offset is calculated to the reference level, and it changes for the measured value as 75Ωsystem, and display it.
AUTO * Any selected parts of MANU, AUTO and ALL become inverted display. 11.1 MANUAL mode 1. Press or turn the to enter MANUAL mode. Use to set the RBW. MSA338(TG)/358: 3kHz 10kHz 30kHz 100kHz 300kHz 1MHz 3MHz MSA338(E): 3kHz...
12. Video Bandwidth <VBW> Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: MANU AUTO * Any selected parts of MANU, AUTO and ALL become inverted display. 12.1 MANUAL mode 1. Press or turn the to enter MANUAL mode. Use to set the VBW.
AUTO TUNE the 3.3GHz(MSA338(E/TG))/8.5GHz(MSA358) band, and in addition, optimum reference level, RBW, VBW and SWEEP are set according to the setting of SPAN. * The AUTO tuning does not operate normally, at the time of the following 4 conditions.
16. Calculation Function <CALC> Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: CALC NORM MAXHD MINHD AVER OVRWR * After sweeps stops, press to restart sweep. HOLD/RUN * Press [F1] to [F5] to set the CALC mode. * Use to set the number of sweeps.
16.4 AVERAGE mode 1. Press to set the number of sweeps. 2. Sweeps are performed the set number of times, average value of each point of trace data is displayed as a trace, and then sweep is halted. * “AVG --- (number of sweeps)” is displayed in the CALC area on the LCD screen. (Refer to “4.
3. Verify that SPECTRUM to be discriminated is at the center of a screen, and change the main frequency by +1MHz. 4. Judge by measured trace data. The same frequency as the frequency set up first. Measurement data. 2MHz over Main frequency changed by +1MHz Spurious characteristic at band 1+ Example: Discriminate SPECTRUM displayed on 7GHz.
17.1 Moving the marker to move the marker. to put DELTA REF at the current marker position. 17.2 Setting the peak search <PEAK SEARCH> · NORM mode (Use to select NORM.) to move the marker to the maximum peak position. to move the marker successively from higher to lower peak positions other than the maximum peak.
18. Save/Load <SAVE/LOAD> 18.1 Save/Load (MSA338(E/TG)) Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: SA VE/LOAD TRACE PARAM EXECUTE SAVE LOAD 18.1.1 Setting the location to store the trace 1. Pressing allows you to set the number of location to store the trace.
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* When you load a trace, the current trace disappears, the HOLD state is set, and the loaded trace is displayed. For the loaded trace, you can use the marker, but cannot use a measuring function. When you press the HOLD/RUN key, the loaded and the current traces are displayed overlapping each other.
18.2 Save/Load (MSA358) Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: SA VE/LOAD MODE SELECT DISP PRE SAVE LOAD CLEAR CLEAR SET F1 F2 F3 F5 F4 18.2.1 Saving the data 1. Press to move to a save menu. chooses objects (trace or parameter).
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When you press the HOLD/RUN key, the loaded and the current traces are displayed overlapping each other. * “ ” is displayed on the right end of the number of location place at which data is saved. 18.2.3 Clearing the data 1.
19.1 Channel power measurement <Ch Power> Measures the sum of the power in the zone specified. Two modes, TOTAL and BAND, are available. · TOTAL mode [Use (MODE) to select TOTAL.] Measure the sum of the power in the zone specified by the center frequency and frequency span (whole range of the screen).
19.2 Adjacent channel leakage power measurement <Adj Ch Pw> Measures the adjacent channel leakage power as the ratio of the power in the range specified by the offset frequency against the reference frequency (reference carrier frequency) and the bandwidth, to the carrier wave power.
19.3 Occupied frequency bandwidth measurement <Occ BW> Measures the bandwidth at the point of N [%] of total power (N% POWER) or the bandwidth at the point X [dB] down from the peak level (XdB DOWN). Two modes are available. ·...
* Measured value varies depending on how to have MSA338(E/TG)/358 main unit. Moreover, if the person who has is different, measured value will vary. Because M305/307 is 1/4 λ whip antenna. Therefore, in the measurement used an antenna M305/307, measurement errors occurs. The error value is several dB or 10dB or more.
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180° * All the data are those when the antenna is connected to the RF input with no obstacles around. * However, data of M305/307 is reference data of the conditions in which people have MSA338(E/TG) /MSA358 attached M305/307. So, the directivity changes in practice, because, for example, the unit is carried by people.
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M301 (900MHz, E plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency 0.85 0.95 Frequency (GHz) M302 (1.5GHz, E plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency -0.5 -1.5 1.25 1.35 1.45 1.55 1.65 Frequency (GHz) –42–...
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M303 (2.0GHz, E plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency Frequency (GHz) M304 (2.4GHz, E plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency 2.25 2.35 2.45 2.55 2.65 Frequency (GHz) –43–...
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M305 (horizontal plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency 0º 330º 30º 300º 60º 270º 90º 240º 120º -0.2 300MHz 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 210º 150º 400MHz 500MHz Frequency (MHz) 180º M306 (5.4GHz, E plane) Antenna gain vs Frequency 5.70 5.95 4.70...
19.5 Magnetic field strength measurement <M/F PROBE> Measures the magnetic field strength using the optional magnetic field probe CP-2S. Magnetic field probe CP-2S “Specifications of magnetic field probe CP-2S” Items Specifications The tip of the optional magnetic field probe Frequency range 10MHz to 3GHz CP-2S is made of glass-ceramic board.
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· Mode selection and measurement (PROBE) to select a probe, CP-2S or USER. As soon as the probe is entered, the measurement is taken. * It is each shown on MEAS area of LCD as “M/F CP2S” or “M/F USER”. * “USER”...
And adjust the center frequency and the reference level so that the level of the center on screen becomes as high as possible. “Specifications” Items Specifications Measurement 1MHz to 3.3GHz(MSA338(E/TG))/1MHz to 8.5GHz(MSA358) frequency range +10 to -70dBm (CF: 1MHz to 2GHz, RBW:100kHz) Measured level +10 to -60dBm (CF: 2GHz to 8.5GHz, RBW: 100kHz) Measured...
20. EMI Test (MSA338E) 20.1 Additional function for EMI test Detection mode (Refer to “13.4 Setting the Detection mode”) ● Changing of the detection mode is performed with pressing SWEEP F4 Pos PK SMPL NegPK In MSA338E, the QP detection and the AV detection are added for the EMI test. PosPK (Positive Peak) : Trace the maximum value of the sample points.
LISN* (Line Impedance Stabilization Network) device is needed. The connection is shown in the figure below. Please refer to the manual of LISN for details of the connection and notes. Power Supply LISN * *MICRONIX provides the LISN product (MPW201). MSA338E 1. Turn on the MSA338E after connection. 2. Press...
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Radiated disturbance measurement ● The electric field strength of radio disturbance from the EUT. Antenna MSA338E 1. Set the antenna calibration data beforehand if unsetting. Refer to " 24.5 Writing original compensation data" for the setting method. 2. Turn on the MSA338E after connection. 3.
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Limits of radiated disturbance 43.5dBuV/m 88MHz ~ 216MHz 46.4dBuV/m 216MHz ~ 960MHz 49.5dBuV/m 960MHz ~ (Attention) This table is a background information. Micronix is not liable to you for any damages due to the mistake of the content of the description. -51-...
21. Screen Control <DSPL> Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: DSPL CTRS B.L. BLCTR INVT BUZZR 21.1 Adjusting the contrast (*1) to adjust the contrast. (*1 There is a product to which contrast adjustment is not necessary to perform for component change. In that case, this menu is not displayed.) 21.2 Switching ON and OFF the LCD backlight...
22. Tracking Generator Mode(MSA338TG) 22.1 Specification for T.G. function Item Limit Frequency range 5MHz to 3.3GHz -10dBm±1dB @1GHz(Fixed value) Output Level Output flatness ±1.5dB Output impedance 50Ω Output VSWR Less than 2.0 Output connector SMA (J) 22.2 Description of I/O connector 1...
22.3 Switching ON and OFF the T.G. function to switch over to the function screen shown below : SWEEP SWEEP DET T.G. MANU AUTO ALL PosPK MODE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Press to set the T.G.. Mode screen. 1....
23. Printing <PRINT> (optional) When using the optional printer, connect the RS-232C cable MI180 (optional) as shown in the figure below. MI180 (Female) (Male) Printer 23.1 Hard copy of the screen When you press the with the printer (optional) connected to the unit, it is set to the HOLD PRINT state and starts printing.
24. Data Output <RS232C> Press to switch over to the function screen shown below: RS232C TRACE BAUD CURR 38400 EXEC Refer to “23. RS-232C” for “How to connect” and “RS-232C specifications” 24.1 Selecting the trace to transfer to select a trace. CURR ···...
* “CR(0D[HEX])+ LF(0A[HEX])” is added to the tail of every command. When you send a command from your PC, MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358 returns a response. Responses include “OK” + CR + LF, “ERR” + CR + LF and “(response to command)” + CR + LF.
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Command: FREQSETMKR *The center frequency is set according to the frequency of current marker position. 3) Set the span MSA338(E/TG): Command: SPAN **** **** =ZERO, 200K, 500K, 1M, 2M, 5M, 10M, 20M, 50M, 100M,500M, 1G, 2G, FULL[unit: Hz]) MSA358: Command: SPAN...
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10) Set the mode of channel power measurement Command Mode Command: CPMODE ***** ***** =TOTAL. BAND) TOTAL Measure the power of whole range on the screen BAND Measure the power within zone set 11) Set the zone center frequency of channel power measurement Command: CPCNTR ******* *******...
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21) Set the antenna of electric field strength measurement Command: EFANT **** Command Antenna **** =M301, M302, M303, M304, M305,M306, M301 Setting data for M301 USER) M302 Setting data for M302 M303 Setting data for M303 M304 Setting data for M304 M305 Setting data for M305 M306...
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30) Set the sweep time Command: SWEEP **** **** =10M, 30M, 0.1S, 0.3S, 1S, 3S, 10S, 30S, AUTO, ALL) Command Sweep time Command Sweep time 10ms 30ms 0.1S 0.1s 0.3S 0.3s AUTO AUTO ALL AUTO 31) Set the detection mode Command Detection mode Command: DET...
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40) Set the zone width of peak search ******* Command: PKWIDTH ******* =Refer to [25.4 Input the frequency]) Command Unit of marker 41) Set the unit of marker Command: CONV =DBM, M, DBV, V, DBUVM, VM) DBUVM dBμV/m 42) Request the transfer of hard copy Command: PRT *When transferring the returned data to optional printer, hard copy is performed....
MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358 main unit. Please write the antenna gain or the magnetic probe field compensation coefficient according to the following description. There are two kinds of methods, “method 1: use PC software MAS300 (optional)”...
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* Please write unit with a capital letter. Moreover, Frequency can also use G (GHz). 2. It writes in by PC software MAS300. Connect the personal computer to MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358 by MI180. Turn on the power of MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358. Start the PC software MAS300. Please set the same baud rate of MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358 and MAS300.
Now, electric field strength measurement or magnetic field strength measurement by the written compensation data can be performed. * When the power supply of MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358 is turned off at once and turned on again it returns from electric field strength measurement mode or magnetic field strength measurement mode to the usual measurement mode.
PC. Although the 251 points of trace data is displayed on horizontal axis in the screen of the MSA338(E/TG)/MSA358,1001 points of trace data are taken per sweep. When this software is used, all of these 1001 points data are transformed to a PC and trace is displayed at high resolution.
27. Basis Performance Test (MSA338(E/TG)/358) To keep the quality of the unit, regular performance testing is recommended. This section describes a method and specification of basic performance testing. If a problem is found in the results of basic performance testing, or formal testing is needed, please contact the dealership where you purchased the product, or contact us.
0th div from the top. Sweep time Detection mode SMPL Display scale 2dB/div 27.3 The display accuracy of the center frequency Measure the frequency with the peak search function of MSA338(E/TG)/358. Setting of MSA338(E/TG)/358 Measurement Specifications Judgment value Center frequency...
Adjust the level of the calibration unit so that the peak is at the top of the amplitude axis (0th div), and regard the point set at that time as the reference. Gradually lower the output, starting from the reference, and measure the amplitude value of MSA338(E/TG)/358. Setting of MSA338(E/TG)/358...
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