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Anritsu VectorStar ME7828A Series Installation Manual

Anritsu VectorStar ME7828A Series Installation Manual

Broadband/millimeter wave system; high performance vector network analysis measurement system from 10 mhz to 110 ghz
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Installation Guide
VectorStar™ ME7828A Series
Broadband/Millimeter Wave System
High Performance Vector Network Analysis Measurement System
from 10 MHz to 110 GHz
Anritsu Company
Part Number: 10410-00287
490 Jarvis Drive
Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Published: July 2010
USA
Copyright 2007-2010 Anritsu Company

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  • Page 1 VectorStar™ ME7828A Series Broadband/Millimeter Wave System High Performance Vector Network Analysis Measurement System from 10 MHz to 110 GHz Anritsu Company Part Number: 10410-00287 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: C Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: July 2010 Copyright 2007-2010 Anritsu Company...
  • Page 2 Anritsu is not liable for consequential damages. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear. Also, the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product.
  • Page 3 This product and its manuals may require an Export License or approval by the government of the product country of origin for re-export from your country. Before you export this product or any of its manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled.
  • Page 4 European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/EC Chinese RoHS Compliance Statement...
  • Page 5 Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
  • Page 6 For Safety Always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which Warning the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation, etc., is performed without heeding the advice in the operation manual, there is a risk of personal injury.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1—System Overview Introduction ..............1-1 Major Components .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents (Continued) Chapter 3—Initial System Checkout Introduction ..............3-1 Power Up .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1-System Overview

    Major Components The VectorStar ME7828A Series Broadband/Millimeter Wave Vector Network Analyzer Measurement System consists of the following major components: • VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) •...

  • Page 10: Major Configuration Options

    1-3 Major Configuration Options System Overview Major Configuration Options There are three (3) major options available for the VectorStar ME7828A Series Broadband/Millimeter (BB/mm) Wave VNA Measurement System. Table 1-1. Major Configurations and Components (1 of 2) ME7828A System Component Part Number and Description VectorStar MS4647A VNA, 10 MHz to 110 GHz, consisting of: •...
  • Page 11 System Overview 1-3 Major Configuration Options Table 1-1. Major Configurations and Components (2 of 2) ME7828A System Component Part Number and Description VNA Measurement System to 325 GHz. Optionally to 500 GHz. Consisting of: A VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA, selected from one of the following: •...

  • Page 12: Millimeter Wave Module Options

    Performance Specifications System performance specifications for the VectorStar ME7828A Series Broadband/Millimeter Wave VNA System are located in the VectorStar ME7828A BB/mm Wave System Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00452, available on the CD-ROM that came with the shipment, or at http://www.us.anritsu.com.

  • Page 13: Related Documentation

    • 366X-1 Verification Kit and 3-2300-527 Performance Verification Software (PVS) User Guide – 10410-00270 • 366X-1 Verification Kit and 3-2300-527 PVS Quick Start Guide – 10410-00285 For additional literature related to the Anritsu VectorStar family of products, refer to: http://www.us.anritsu.com/VectorStar ME7828A BB/mmW System IG...
  • Page 14 1-7 Related Documentation System Overview PN: 10410-00287 Rev. C ME7828A BB/mmW System IG...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2-System Assembly

    • If the synthesized signal generators are not installed precisely as described below, the system will not function correctly. • Best practices recommend using an Anritsu Torque End Wrench – 01-201 to tighten the ME7828A V, K, and SMA/3.5 mm connectors. The correct torque setting is 8 lbf · in (8 inch pounds).

  • Page 16: Unpacking The Floor Console

    2-3 Unpacking the Floor Console System Assembly Unpacking the Floor Console This section describes unpacking the floor console and preparing it for installation of the instruments. Caution The empty floor console weighs approximately 66 kg (145 pounds). Use a minimum of two people to remove the floor console from the pallet.
  • Page 17 System Assembly 2-3 Unpacking the Floor Console 9. With a minimum of one person stationed on the front side of the console and another person on the back of the console, use the lumber to lift the console off and away from the pallet. Alternatively, you can tilt the console on its back, being careful not to scratch the paint, and remove the pallet.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Floor Console

    2-4 Preparing the Floor Console System Assembly Preparing the Floor Console Figure 2-2. Preparing the Floor Console Procedure 1. Prepare the front of the console (left side of Figure 2-2 above) for installation of the equipment. 2. Cut the tie wrap from the Wrist Strap/Table Mat ground port (Callout 1 in Figure 2-2 above), bring it out through the opening above the panel (Callout 2), and let it hang free and out of the way.

  • Page 19: Assembling The Console Table

    System Assembly 2-5 Assembling the Console Table Assembling the Console Table Console Table Assembly 1 – Rail Attachment Hardware – 10-32 × 1/2” machine screws with #10 split lock washers, in six (6) places. 2 – Install table after installing the ruggedized cable connections between the Test Set and the Signal Generators. 3 –...

  • Page 20: Installing The Instruments Into The Console

    2-6 Installing the Instruments into the Console System Assembly Installing the Instruments into the Console Identification The figure below shows the placement of the system major components and front panel cabling. Figure 2-4. Instrument Placement in Floor Console (1 of 2) PN: 10410-00287 Rev.

  • Page 21: Procedure

    2. To maintain maximum floor console stability, install instruments starting at the console bottom and work up. 3. The two MG37022A Signal Generators are configured at Anritsu for RF/LO functions and the required GPIB address. Each signal generator is identified by a factory-applied tag identifying function, address, and its floor console position.
  • Page 22 2-6 Installing the Instruments into the Console System Assembly 7. Install the VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA into the top Floor Console Shelf 4 and fasten in place with four (4) 10x32 Phillips machine screws with a grey plastic washer. • The VNA is GPIB Address 6. •...

  • Page 23: Installing The Rear Panel Control Cabling

    System Assembly 2-7 Installing the Rear Panel Control Cabling Installing the Rear Panel Control Cabling This procedure covers installing the rear panel control cabling between the MS4640A Series VNA and the 3738A Test Set as shown below in Figure 2-5. a1 b1 a2 b2 IF Inputs/Outputs External I/O) IF Outputs...

  • Page 24: Procedure

    2-7 Installing the Rear Panel Control Cabling System Assembly Procedure 1. Carefully position the Test Set Control Cable Assembly – 70553 on top of the Test Set until all connections are made (Figure 2-5 callout 5). 2. Connect the VNA connections first to avoid damaging the cable connectors. At the VNA, make the connections listed in Step 3 through Step 5.

  • Page 25: Installing The Rear Panel Bnc Cabling

    System Assembly 2-8 Installing the Rear Panel BNC Cabling Installing the Rear Panel BNC Cabling This procedure describes the rear panel BNC cabling between the MS4040A Series VNA and the two MG37022A Signal Generators as shown below in Figure 2-6. 10 MHz Out BNC Tees (m-f-f) (3 each) Lock Status...
  • Page 26 2-8 Installing the Rear Panel BNC Cabling System Assembly 1. At the MS4040A Series VNA (callout 1 in Figure 2-6), attach BNC Tee (m-f-f) connectors – 3-2600-2 (callout 5) to the following rear panel BNC connectors: • 10 MHz Out BNC connector (callout 6) •...

  • Page 27: Installing The Rear Panel Gpib Cabling

    System Assembly 2-9 Installing the Rear Panel GPIB Cabling Installing the Rear Panel GPIB Cabling This procedure covers the rear panel GPIB cabling between the MS4040A Series VNA and the two MG37022A Signal Generators as shown below in Figure 2-7. Dedicated GPIB IEEE-488 GPIB IEEE-488 GPIB...

  • Page 28: Installing The Rear Panel Power Cabling

    2-10 Installing the Rear Panel Power Cabling System Assembly 2-10 Installing the Rear Panel Power Cabling This procedure connects the individual instrument power cords to the main power distribution strip. The Power Strip plug type and the instrument Power Cords are matched to the standard for the local power mains.

  • Page 29: 3738A Test Set Front Panel Connectors

    System Assembly 2-11 3738A Test Set Front Panel Connectors 2-11 3738A Test Set Front Panel Connectors The 3738A Test Set has front panel connectors and controls as described below in Figure 2-8. 1 – On/Off Switch – Off (|) = Out – On (O) = In 2 –...

  • Page 30: Installing The Test Set To Signal Generator Rf And Lo Cables

    Figure 2-9. Front Panel Signal Generators to Test Set Cabling 1. Attach the Anritsu C34429-7 Ruggedized Cable between the Test Set LO Input Connector and the RF Output 50 Ω connector on the top signal generator. 2. Attach the Anritsu C34429-8 Ruggedized Cable between the Test Set RF Input Connector and the RF Output 50 Ω...
  • Page 31 System Assembly 2-13 Attaching the Console Table to the Floor Console 2. Secure the table rails at the floor console rear rails by using two sets of 10-32 × 1/2 inch machine screws, #10 flat washers, and #10 split lock washers. ME7828A BB/mmW System IG PN: 10410-00287 Rev.

  • Page 32: Installing The Mmwave And Mux Modules

    2-14 Installing the mmWave and MUX Modules System Assembly 2-14 Installing the mmWave and MUX Modules This procedure assembles the modules and combiners, connects the modules to the Test Set, and connects the combiners to the VNA. Identification The figure below shows the wiring between front panels of the VNA and Test Set and the connectors on the modules and combiners.

  • Page 33: Procedure

    System Assembly 2-14 Installing the mmWave and MUX Modules Instruments 1 – VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA 2 – 3738A BB/mm Wave Test Set VNA Port 1 3 – VNA Port 1 connectors – Port 1 b1 Input (at left), Test Port 1 (at right). 4 –...
  • Page 34 2-14 Installing the mmWave and MUX Modules System Assembly 4. Note the combiner/coupler connectors as shown below in Figure 2-11. These connectors are oriented to face the floor console and the instrument front panels. Left Side Right Side DC Bias Source Sense Sense...
  • Page 35 System Assembly 2-14 Installing the mmWave and MUX Modules 5. Note the module connectors as shown below in Figure 2-12 REF IN POWER TEST IF 3742A-EW T-R Module 1 – 3742A-EW Transmission-Reflection Module – WR-10 65 GHz to 110 GHz – Left and right module connector panels are the same.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Test Set To The Wr-10 Mmw Modules

    2-15 Connecting the Test Set to the WR-10 mmW Modules System Assembly 2-15 Connecting the Test Set to the WR-10 mmW Modules 6. Use the first 54094 Cable Assembly to connect between the Test Set Port 1 Module connectors and the left side WR-10 module.
  • Page 37 System Assembly 2-15 Connecting the Test Set to the WR-10 mmW Modules 7. Insert the 7-pin circular cable plug into the Test Set Port 1 Module Power connector. 8. Connect the remaining cable plugs to the appropriate connectors on the left side Test Set Port 1 Module connectors for RF, LO, Test IF, and Ref IF.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Test Set To The Coupler/Combiners

    2-16 Connecting the Test Set to the Coupler/Combiners System Assembly 2-16 Connecting the Test Set to the Coupler/Combiners Note Skip all steps in this section if assembling a millimeter wave system. b2 Input Port (2) P1 b1 TP 2 P2 b2 1 –...
  • Page 39 System Assembly 2-16 Connecting the Test Set to the Coupler/Combiners Port 2 b2 Input b1 Input Port 1 b Out b Out Source Source 66670-3 66671-3 Left Right Combiner Combiner Figure 2-15. VNA to Combiner/Coupler Cable Connections (1 of 2) ME7828A BB/mmW System IG PN: 10410-00287 Rev.
  • Page 40 2-16 Connecting the Test Set to the Coupler/Combiners System Assembly Instruments 1 – VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA 2 – 3738A BB/mm Wave Test Set 3742A-EW T-R Modules 3 – 3742A-EW T-R Module (left side for Port 1) 4 – 3742A-EW T-R Module (right side for Port 2) Left Side WR-10 Coupler/Combiner Module 5 –...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3-Initial System Checkout

    Chapter 3 — Initial System Checkout Introduction This chapter provides the general initial system checkout for a completely assembled broadband system. Once this procedure is complete, the system is ready for full calibration and system performance verification. Power Up 1. Ensure AC main line supply to System Floor Console is turned ON. 2.

  • Page 42: Vna Broadband Configuration

    3-4 VNA Broadband Configuration Initial System Checkout VNA Broadband Configuration Configure the VectorStar VNA for Broadband Operation by performing the following steps: 1. Turn on the VectorStar via front panel. Make sure a USB or PS2 mouse is connected to the VNA. 2.
  • Page 43 Initial System Checkout 3-4 VNA Broadband Configuration 7. Toggle the Ext. Source Fast Trigger mode to ENABLED Figure 3-3. MULTIPLE SOURCE Menu - Ext. (External) Source Fast Trigger Enabled 8. Navigate to the EXT. SRC ADDR. (EXTERNAL SOURCE ADDRESS) menu. MAIN | System | SYSTEM | Remote Interface | REMOTE INTER.
  • Page 44 3-4 VNA Broadband Configuration Initial System Checkout 9. Ensure that Ext. Source 1 is set to 4 and Ext. Source 2 is set to 5 Figure 3-4. EXT. SRC ADDR (External Source Address) Menu 10. At the FREQUENCY menu, set the system Start Frequency to 10 MHz and Stop Frequency to 110 GHz. 11.

  • Page 45: Me7828A Configuration Verification

    Initial System Checkout 3-5 ME7828A Configuration Verification ME7828A Configuration Verification Procedure 1. Ensure system is sweeping from 10 MHz to 110 GHz, with Trace 1 set to S11, Trace 2 set to S12, Trace 3 set to S21, and Trace 4 set to S22. 2.
  • Page 46 3-5 ME7828A Configuration Verification Initial System Checkout PN: 10410-00287 Rev. C ME7828A BB/mmW System IG...
  • Page 47 Numerics to M Index Console ........1-2 Numerics Console Rail .
  • Page 48 N to W Mounting Rails ......2-5 Performance Specifications ....1-4 MS4640A .
  • Page 50 Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Anritsu Prints on Recycled Paper with Vegetable Soybean Oil Ink Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 http://www.anritsu.com...

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