Page 1 User Guide VNA Master MS2026B Vector Network Analyzer 5 kHz to 6 GHz MS2028B Vector Network Analyzer 5 kHz to 20 GHz...
Page 3 Model MS202xB MS2026B Vector Network Analyzer 5 kHz to 6 GHz MS2028B Vector Network Analyzer 5 kHz to 20 GHz Part Number: 10580-00220 Anritsu Company Revision: D 490 Jarvis Drive Published: March 2013 Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Copyright 2009 Anritsu Company...
Page 4 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.
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Page 9 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 10 These hazardous compounds present a risk of injury or loss due to exposure. Anritsu Company recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the instrument and storing the battery in a leak-proof, plastic container. Follow the environmental storage requirements specified in the product technical data sheet.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
1-10 Anritsu Service Centers ........
Page 12 Soft Key Types ..........2-11 Select.
Page 13 Powerful Display Capabilities ........3-1 Flexible Features For Displaying Results .
Page 14 Waveguide Considerations ........5-12 Introduction .
Page 15 Limit Menus ..........6-36 Limit Menu .
Page 16 Time and Distance Information ........7-9 Chapter 8—Power Monitor, Option 5 Introduction .
Page 17 Chapter 12—High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-1 Introduction ........... . 12-1 12-2 High Accuracy Power Meter (HAPM) Display.
Page 18 15-2 Anritsu Tool Box ........
Page 19 Flange Compatibility ..........F-3 Universal Flange Compatibility .
Page 20 1-10 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 21: Chapter 1-General Information
ESD verifications, and calibration requirements for the VNA Master model MS202xB. Throughout this manual, the terms VNA Master and MS202xB refer to the Anritsu MS2026B and the Anritsu MS2028B Vector Network Analyzers. MS2026B Frequency Range: 5 kHz to 6 GHz...
Page 22: Model Ms202Xb Measurement Capabilities
1-4 Soft Carrying Case and Tilt Bail Chapter 1 — General Information Model MS202xB measurement capabilities: MS2026B VNA Frequency: 5 kHz to 6 GHz MS2028B VNA Frequency: 5 kHz to 20 GHz Measurements: S-parameters, magnitude, phase, real, imaginary, SWR, Cable Loss, group delay, Smith Chart, time domain, distance domain.
Page 23 Chapter 1 — General Information 1-4 Soft Carrying Case and Tilt Bail 4. Insert the MS202xB face down into the case, taking care that the connectors are properly situated in the case top opening. Figure 1-2 shows the MS202xB in the case. Figure 1-2.
Page 24: Vna Master Tilt Bail Stand
1-4 Soft Carrying Case and Tilt Bail Chapter 1 — General Information VNA Master Tilt Bail Stand The supplied Tilt Bail can be used for desktop operation. The tilt bail provides a backward tilt for improved stability and air flow. Refer to Figure 1-4.
Page 25: Preventive Maintenance
For best results, use an Anritsu phase stable Test Port Extension Cable. Use of a typical laboratory cable to extend the VNA Master test port to the device under test,...
Page 26: Esd Cautions
Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices, equipment, and practices. Because these standards apply to the MS202xB, Anritsu Company recommends that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas to the MS202xB.
Page 27: 1-10 Anritsu Service Centers
Use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters and chargers with these Caution instruments. 1-10 Anritsu Service Centers Use the following URL to find your local Anritsu service Center: http://www.anritsu.com/Contact.asp MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D...
Page 28 1-10 Anritsu Service Centers Chapter 1 — General Information PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 29: Chapter 2-Quick Start Guide
Turning the VNA Master On for the First Time The Anritsu VNA Master is capable of greater than two hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to “Battery Replacement” on page 1-6 Chapter 1, “General...
Page 30 2-2 Turning the VNA Master On for the First Time Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide To turn on the VNA Master, press the On/Off front panel button (Figure 2-1). 1 On/Off Button Figure 2-1. VNA Master On/Off Button (MS202xB shown) The VNA Master requires approximately thirty-five seconds to complete the power-on cycle and load the application software.
Page 31: Front Panel Overview
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-3 Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview The VNA Master menu-driven flexible interface is intuitive and easy to use. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. Five function hard keys (unlabeled) are located below the display.
Page 32: Battery Charge Led (Green)
2-3 Front Panel Overview Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 1 Fan Exhaust Ports 2 Active Function Block 3 Escape Key 4 Soft Keys (8 buttons) 5 Charge Fault LED 6 Battery Charge LED 7 On/Off Key 8 Directional Arrow Keys 9 Shift Key 10 Rotary Knob 11 Keypad...
Page 33: Fan Inlet And Exhaust Ports
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-3 Front Panel Overview Other Features on the Front Panel Battery Charge LED (Green) The green Battery Charge LED (Figure 2-2, item 6) will flash if the battery is charging and will remain on and steady when the battery is fully charged. Charge Fault LED (Red) The red Charge Fault LED (Figure...
Page 34: Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display
2-4 Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display Figure 2-3 illustrates some of the key information areas of the vector network analyzer display screen on the VNA Master MS202xB. The measurement and the display type that are illustrated here may not be the same as currently shown on your instrument.
Page 35 Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-4 Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display The MS202xB features a versatile new display option for better measurement convenience. Because the VNA Master measures all four S-parameters simultaneously, with fully-reversing test signals at both Port 1 and Port 2, the measurement display provides up to 4 simultaneous window images.
Page 36 2-4 Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Figure 2-5. 4 Traces in 1 Window Image (Single Trace Format) PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 37: Instrument Settings Summary
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-4 Typical Vector Network Analyzer Display Instrument Settings Summary The instrument settings that apply to all traces are summarized in the top two rows of the measurement display screen (refer to item Figure 2-6). The summary includes the Number of Points, the IF Bandwidth, the Averaging count, the Port Power level, and the Bias Tee status, all of which apply to both ports.
Page 38: Front Panel Keys
2-5 Front Panel Keys Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide The instrument settings that are unique to each trace are summarized in an information block on the left side of the measurement display screen (refer to item Figure 2-6). Each block contains the trace number followed by the S-parameter that is assigned to that trace (TR4: S22, for example).
Page 39: Back Key
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-6 Soft Key Types Back Key Press this key to delete only one character, one number, or the range that is specified by the cursor. The Back key is located directly above the Number 7 key. Plus/Minus (+/–) Key Press this key to change the sign of numbers that are entered with the number keys.
Page 40: Input
2-6 Soft Key Types Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide A Select soft key may change to a Switching soft key when active. These keys show only the gray circle when not active, but show the arrow mark as well as the red circle when active. Refer to section “Switching”...
Page 41: Parameter Setting
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-7 Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Pop-up list boxes or edit boxes are used to provide selection lists and selection editors. Scroll through a list of items or parameters with the arrow keys or the rotary knob. Select numerical values by scrolling with the arrow keys or rotary knob or by entering the digits directly from the number keypad.
Page 42 2-8 Text Entry Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Figure 2-9. Text Entry Menu – Upper Case 2-14 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 43 Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-8 Text Entry Rotary Knob has scrolled to letter “h” Figure 2-10. Text Entry Menu – Selecting Characters MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D 2-15...
Page 44: Mode Selector
2-9 Mode Selector Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Mode Selector Select a VNA Master measurement mode (such as Vector Network Analyzer or Vector Volt Meter) by opening the Mode Selector List Box. Press the Shift key, then the Mode (9) key, and choose a mode from the menu.
Page 45: 2-10 Test Panel Connectors
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-10 Test Panel Connectors 2-10 Test Panel Connectors The connectors and indicators that are located on the test panel of the MS202xB are shown in Figure 2-10 on page 2-15 and are described in the following section. MS202xB Test Panel Connectors The connectors and indicators that are located on the test panel of the MS202xB are shown in Figure 2-12...
Page 46: External Power
2-10 Test Panel Connectors Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Figure 2-13, a waveguide-coax adapter at Test Port 1 provides test connections, and typical waveguide calibration components are shown below the VNA Master. Figure 2-13. Waveguide-Coax Adaptor and Waveguide Calibration Components External Power The external power connector is used to power the unit and for battery charging.
Page 47: Lan Connection
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-10 Test Panel Connectors LAN Connection The RJ-45 connector is used to connect the VNA Master to a local area network. Refer to Figure 2-12, item 12. Integrated into this connector are two LEDs. The amber LED indicates the speed of the LAN connection (ON for 10 Mb/s and OFF for 100 Mb/s), and the green LED flashes to show that LAN traffic is present.
Page 48: Usb Interface - Usb Type Mini-B
2-10 Test Panel Connectors Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide To display the IP address with the instrument on, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key, then the System Options soft key and the Ethernet Config soft key. The IP address is displayed as shown in Figure 2-14.
Page 49: Usb Interface - Usb Type A
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-10 Test Panel Connectors Figure 2-15. MS2028B Connected to PC via Ethernet USB Interface - USB Type A The VNA Master can also act as a USB Host, which allows various USB Flash Memory devices to be connected to the instrument for storing measurements and setups.
Page 50: Port 1 (50 Ohm)
The GPS antenna connection on the VNA Master is fitted with an SMA connector. A DC voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) is present on this connector to support active GPS Note antennas. Connect only supported antennas, such as the Anritsu GPS antennas listed in the technical data sheet, to this port. 2-22 PN: 10580-00220 Rev.
Page 51: Symbols And Indicators
Note Use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument. The battery symbol is replaced by a red plug body to indicate that the instrument is running from external power and is not charging the battery (or the battery is not present). When the...
Page 52: Hold
2-11 Symbols and Indicators Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Hold The Hold symbol is displayed when the VNA Master is on hold. To resume sweeping, toggle from Hold to Run in the Sweep menu. Single Sweep The Single Sweep symbol is displayed when Single Sweep is selected. Single or Continuous sweep can be selected under the Sweep Menu.
Page 53: 2-12 Memory Profile And Security Issues
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-12 Memory Profile and Security Issues 2-12 Memory Profile and Security Issues This section describes the profiles of the various types of memory that are used in the MS202xB VNA Master and the associated security issues that are related to those memory devices.
Page 54 2-12 Memory Profile and Security Issues Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide MS202xB Master Reset Instructions 1. Turn the MS2026B or MS2028B On. 2. Press the Shift key then the System (8) key. 3. Press the System Options soft key. 4.
Page 55: 2-13 System Settings
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-13 System Settings 2-13 System Settings To access the System menu (refer also to Figure 6-57 on page 6-58), press the key, then Shift (8) key. , and System System Status Self Test Application Self Test Application Options System can be found in this menu.
Page 56: Application Options
VNA portion of the instrument. If the self test fails, although the battery is fully charged and the VNA Master is within the specified operating temperature range, then contact your Anritsu Service Center (refer to “Anritsu Service Centers”...
Page 57: System Options
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-13 System Settings System Options The System Options menu includes basic instrument settings and reset options. On your instrument, the function hard keys may differ from those shown in Figure 2-20 depending upon selected instrument options. Figure 2-20.
Page 58 2-13 System Settings Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide Language This soft key allows selection from a list of built-in languages. Use the rotary knob or Up/Down arrow keys to highlight a selection and press to select. The languages Enter currently available are English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian.
Page 59: 2-14 File Types
Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide 2-14 File Types Master Reset Press this soft key to restore factory settings to all system parameters, including Time/Date, Ethernet, language, and brightness settings. Also, all user files in the internal memory are deleted, and the original language and antenna files are restored. Press the soft key to initiate the reset.
Page 60 2-14 File Types Chapter 2 — Quick Start Guide S2P is a standard ASCII text file format that is used for scattering parameters from a 2-Port measurement. This is a subset of SnP (where n equals the number of ports). An S2P file can be used as input for signal analysis. The CSV and Text files contain setup information and final formatted data that are Note shown on the instrument display screen.
Page 61: Chapter 3-Vna Display Overview
Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the display features that are found in the MS202xB VNA Master. The topics include active traces, trace format, number of traces, markers, and limits. Powerful Display Capabilities The VNA Master has a flexible display capable of single, dual, tri, and quad displays, meaning that you can subdivide the measurement display area into 2, 3, or 4 sections.
Page 62: Active Trace
3-2 Powerful Display Capabilities Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 6. Increment the number of traces from 1 back to 4 and note how the VNA Master adds the additional traces to the display. Refer to Figure 3-6 on page 3-6.
Page 63: Trace Description
Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 3-2 Powerful Display Capabilities Trace Description A trace is a measurement result that can have user-defined attributes assigned to it for display purposes. You can assign the following attributes for a trace: S-parameter, Graph Type, Domain, and Smoothing.
Page 64: Example Measurement Displays
3-2 Powerful Display Capabilities Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview Example Measurement Displays Figure 3-1. Format = Quad, Traces = 4 Figure 3-2. Format = Single, Traces = 4 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 65 Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 3-2 Powerful Display Capabilities Figure 3-3. Format = Dual, Traces = 4 Figure 3-4. Format = Tri, Traces = 4 MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D...
Page 66 3-2 Powerful Display Capabilities Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview Figure 3-5. Format = Quad, Traces = 1 Figure 3-6. Format = Quad, Traces = 4 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 67: Marker And Limit Capabilities
Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 3-3 Marker and Limit Capabilities Marker and Limit Capabilities Marker Description A marker is a tool for extracting results from traces (or from trace memory). Eight independent markers can be assigned to any one trace (or to all traces). User-defined attributes for a marker include: Marker Type (reference or delta) and Readout Style.
Page 68: Setting Up Delta Markers
3-4 Trace Math Capabilities Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview Setting Up Delta Markers If the intent is to conduct a delta measurement, then two markers are necessary: one for the reference and one for the delta. As an example: 1.
Page 69 Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 3-4 Trace Math Capabilities If a trace is saved to memory, and if some settings on the trace are then changed (such as S-parameters, frequency, or number of points), then a mismatch occurs between the trace and memory.
Page 70 3-4 Trace Math Capabilities Chapter 3 — VNA Display Overview 3-10 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 71: Chapter 4-Vna Fundamentals
Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals Introduction This chapter includes Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) measurement capabilities and instrument architecture information. It also describes calculating and displaying S-parameters, and describes using markers to provide additional measurement information. The function hard keys in this mode are: Freq/Time/Dist, Scale, Sweep, Measure, Marker VNA is Vector Network Analyzer or Vector Network Analysis.
Page 72: Additional Examples
4-3 MS202xB VNA Master Architecture Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals The first number (X) in S is the port number into which the signal is being injected, and the second number (Y) is the port number from which the signal is leaving. The S-parameter is a ratio of the two signals.
Page 73 Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals 4-3 MS202xB VNA Master Architecture Port 1 Port 2 Receiver Receiver Port 1 Port 2 Bridge/ Bridge/ Reference Coupler Coupler Receiver Switch Source Figure 4-2. MS202xB VNA Master Block Diagram During Reverse Sweep The MS202xB VNA Master, when equipped with Option 77, can calculate the differential S S-parameter (S ) using the 4 measured S-parameters (S...
Page 74: Calculating And Displaying S-Parameters
4-4 Calculating and Displaying S-Parameters Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals Calculating and Displaying S-Parameters S-parameters are a measure of the ratio of two complex voltage levels, one measured by the port receiver, and one measured by the reference receiver. S-parameters therefore consist of unitless complex numbers.
Page 75 Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals 4-4 Calculating and Displaying S-Parameters ------------------------- - – Application Note SWR, or Standing Wave Ratio, is a measure of the reflection from the DUT input port or output port, and it must be used, therefore, with S or S Group Delay (sec) = rate of change of phase over a specified frequency aperture Application Note...
Page 76: Extracting More Information By Using Markers
4-5 Extracting More Information by Using Markers Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals Extracting More Information by Using Markers An S-parameter can be displayed in different formats, as already described. The MS202xB VNA Master also allows you to extract information from the trace by using markers. By default, the marker presents the trace point information using the graph type format, thereby providing additional flexibility in analyzing S-parameter VNA data.
Page 77: How Bias Is Generated
Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals 4-6 How Bias is Generated How Bias is Generated Another important feature of a VNA is the ability to provide DC bias voltage at the RF port. Bias on the RF cable is useful for operating TMA components that are being tested. The architecture of the MS202xB VNA Master, when equipped with Option 10, allows for internal and external bias at both RF ports.
Page 78 4-6 How Bias is Generated Chapter 4 — VNA Fundamentals PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 79: Chapter 5-Vna Measurements
Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements Introduction This chapter describes some of the VNA measurements that can be made with the MS202xB VNA Master. It includes both 1-port and 2-port measurements (coaxial and waveguide) and features the key considerations that you are required to make regarding calibration types, IF Bandwidth (IFBW), power levels, graph types, and graph formats.
Page 80 5-2 1-Port Cable Measurement Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements Figure 5-1. Four-Trace S Display SWR as a good tool for identifying major discontinuities, and Return Loss is better for identifying minor discontinuities. return loss To calculate cable loss, the far end of the cable is shorted, and the resulting S measurement is divided by two (S /2) to compensate for the round-trip loss of the cable.
Page 81 Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-2 1-Port Cable Measurement In this example, a loose connector that is located 6 feet down the cable was causing a sizable degradation in performance. Marker 1 shows the mismatch of the near end cable connector, Marker 2 highlights the loose connection, and Marker 3 shows the full reflection of the short at the end of the cable.
Page 82: 1-Port Smith Chart Tuning Example
5-3 1-Port Smith Chart Tuning Example Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 1-Port Smith Chart Tuning Example The Smith Chart is a useful tool for tuning input match. This complex impedance plot reveals which matching elements are necessary to match a device under test to the reference impedance (usually 50 ohms).
Page 83 Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-3 1-Port Smith Chart Tuning Example Figure 5-4, the more familiar log magnitude response is showing the input match improvement at 375 MHz. Trace 1 (shown in yellow with marker MK1) is the trace of the tuned circuit.
Page 84: 2-Port Filter Measurement
5-4 2-Port Filter Measurement Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 2-Port Filter Measurement Introduction Filters are 2-port devices that lend themselves well to a full 2-port measurement. They are usually compact devices with both sides of the component being easily accessible. Setup Considerations To perform the measurement, set the frequency to the range of interest, and set the power level to high.
Page 85 Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-4 2-Port Filter Measurement M1 and M2 are the full 12-term calibration responses. TR1 and TR2 are the responses from the transmission response calibration. Figure 5-5 In the electronic (PDF) file of this user guide, the traces are shown in color, and are therefore easier to distinguish.
Page 86 5-4 2-Port Filter Measurement Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements IF-bandwidth can be reduced to lower the noise floor of the instrument. The screen-captured measurement that is shown in Figure 5-7 uses trace memory to show the same measurement taken with a 100 Hz IF-bandwidth on top of a 100 kHz IFBW measurement. Narrower IF bandwidths slow down the measurement speed, but provide a lower measurement noise floor.
Page 87: 2-Port Amplifier Measurement
Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-5 2-Port Amplifier Measurement 2-Port Amplifier Measurement Introduction Another popular 2-port device is the amplifier. For amplifier measurements, configuring the instrument to low power mode is an important step. This reduces the source power to ensure that the amplifier and the VNA Master do not go into compression.
Page 88 5-5 2-Port Amplifier Measurement Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements Group delay is another popular measurement with broadband amplifiers. The two plots that are illustrated in Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 show the group delay of the amplifier with 2% aperture and 10% aperture. Increasing the group delay aperture makes the measurement less susceptible to noise, but provides less fine detail in phase linearity.
Page 89 Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-5 2-Port Amplifier Measurement The 5 kHz low end of the VNA Master facilitates the characterization of low frequency resonances that are commonly caused by bias networks. The screen-captured measurement that is illustrated in Figure 5-11 shows the difference between an amplifier with proper low frequency biasing (TR1) and one with a defective bias inductor (M1).
Page 90: Waveguide Considerations
5-6 Waveguide Considerations Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements Waveguide Considerations Introduction The VNA Master accommodates waveguide measurements in addition to the previously discussed coaxial measurements. Setup Considerations The primary difference between waveguide and coax measurements is the calibration. Coax is typically calibrated by using an open, short, load, and through line.
Page 91: Calibration Considerations
VNA Master measures the isolation between test ports in order to achieve best dynamic range performance. Specifications may be model specific. Anritsu recommends allowing the instrument to warm up for 15 minutes to typical operation temperature (~40 ºC) before calibrating.
Page 92 5-7 Calibration Considerations Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements OPEN OPEN SHORT SHORT LOAD LOAD 1 The VNA Master 2 Optional Test Port Cable 3 Male Connector 4 Female Connector 5 OSL (Open, Short, Load) Precision Calibration Components, Female 6 OSL (Open, Short, Load) Precision Calibration Components, Male 7 Through Connection (Item 3 Connects to Item 4) Figure 5-13.
Page 93 Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements 5-7 Calibration Considerations When you perform a calibration, the correction coefficients are calculated for specific S-parameters (depending on the type of calibration chosen) and for instrument settings (frequency range, number of points, and power level). The term “calibration correction” refers to the measurement correction coefficients that are applied to measurements as a result of your calibration.
Page 94: Cal Type
5-7 Calibration Considerations Chapter 5 — VNA Measurements Cal Type The Cal Type soft key is found in the “Calibration Menu” (shown on page 6-13). The Calibration Type list box provides the complete selection of available calibration types. Refer to section “Calibration Types”...
Page 95: Chapter 6-Vna Menus
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Introduction The menus that are shown in this chapter are found on the MS202xB VNA Master. VNA Key Functions Introduction The following section is a quick reference to the principal menus in the VNA Master. For more specific information on a particular measurement, refer to the related chapter for the measurement being made.
Page 96 6-2 VNA Key Functions Chapter 6 — VNA Menus • “Marker Search Menu” on page 6-41 • “Readout Format Menu” on page 6-42 • “Measure Menu” on page 6-44 • “S-Parameter Menu” on page 6-46 • “Domain Menu” on page 6-47 •...
Page 97: Frequency Menus
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-3 Frequency Menus Frequency Menus Freq Setup Domain Time Distance Setup Start Freq Setup Start Time Start Dist # kHz Frequency # ps # mm Stop Freq Setup Stop Time Stop Dist # GHz Time # ns Center Freq Setup...
Page 98: Freq Menu
6-3 Frequency Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Freq Menu Start Freq: Press this soft key to set the start frequency in units of Hz, kHz, MHz, or GHz. If you enter a start frequency that is higher than the currently-set stop frequency, and if CAL = On, then the start frequency is set Freq to the same value as the stop frequency.
Page 99: Setup Domain Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-3 Frequency Menus Setup Domain Menu Setup Frequency: Press this soft key to open the Frequency menu and to use those soft keys to set start, stop, and center frequencies, and frequency Setup Domain span. Choosing Setup Frequency sets the domain (x-axis) of the active trace Setup to Frequency (just as the “Domain Selection”...
Page 100: Time Menu
6-3 Frequency Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Time Menu Time Start Time: Press this soft key to set the start time in seconds (s), Start Time # ps milliseconds (ms), microseconds (µs), nanoseconds (ns), or picoseconds (ps). Use the arrow keys, the rotary knob, or the number keypad to set a time value.
Page 101: Windowing Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-3 Frequency Menus Windowing Menu Windowing Rectangular: Press this soft key to set windowing to the rectangular view for Rectangular maximum side lobes and maximum resolution. Refer to Figure C-1, “Rectangular Windowing Example”. Nominal Side Lobe: Press this soft key to set windowing to the Nominal Nominal Side Lobe Side Lobe view, which (compared to Rectangular) displays smaller side lobes and slightly less resolution.
Page 102: Distance Setup Menu
6-3 Frequency Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Distance Setup Menu Distance Setup Start Dist: Press this soft key to set the start distance. Use the arrow keys, the rotary knob, or the number keypad to set a distance value. When using Start Dist the number keypad, the menu displays soft keys with meters (m), # mm...
Page 103: Additional Dist Setup Menu (Coax)
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-3 Frequency Menus Additional Dist Setup Menu (Coax) Additional Dist Setup Distance Info: Press this soft key to open the Distance Info List Box to find helpful distance and parameter information. For a view of the list box Distance Info information, refer to Figure...
Page 104: Additional Dist Setup Menu (Waveguide)
6-3 Frequency Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Additional Dist Setup Menu (Waveguide) Additional Dist Setup Distance Info: Press this soft key to open the Distance Info List Box to find helpful distance and parameter information. For a view of the list box Distance Info information, refer to Figure...
Page 105: Distance Info List Box For Cable
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-3 Frequency Menus Distance Info List Box for Cable Figure 6-9. Distance Information List Box for Cable Distance Info List Box for Waveguide Figure 6-10. Distance Information List Box for Waveguide (Refer to “Time and Distance Information” on page 7-9.) MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev.
Page 106: Calibration Menus
6-4 Calibration Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Calibration Menus Calibration DUT Port Setup DUT Port Setup Coax DUT Port 1 WG DUT Port 1 Start Cal N–Conn(M) WG11A Coax DUT Port 2 WGDUT Port 2 Cal Type N–Conn(M) WG11A Full 2 Port Setup User–Defined Setup User–Defined...
Page 107: Calibration Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-4 Calibration Menus Calibration Menu To access the Calibration Menu, press the Shift key, then the Calibrate (2) key. Start Cal: Press this soft key to open the “Next Step” List Box, which contains the instructions: “Connect cal component, select step, and press Enter to measure:”...
Page 108: Existing Calibration Information List Box
6-4 Calibration Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Existing Calibration Information List Box Figure 6-13. Existing Calibration Information List Box The Existing Calibration Information list box shows the various sweep setting types for the active calibration and compares this information to the current sweep settings. It also displays the Cal Status information and the associated level of accuracy.
Page 109: Dut Port Setup Menu (Coax)
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-4 Calibration Menus DUT Port Setup Menu (Coax) Coax DUT Port 1: Press this soft key to open the “DUT Connector Selector” List Box for Port 1. Choose the connector type that matches the calibration components that are to be used on Port 1.
Page 110: Cal Kit Definition Menus For Coax
6-4 Calibration Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Cal Kit Definition Menus for Coax SOLT – Coax SSLT – Coax SSST – Coax Edit Name Edit Name Edit Name xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Short Offset (mm) Short1 Offset (mm) Short1 Offset (mm) Short2 Offset (mm) Short2 Offset (mm) Open Offset (mm)
Page 111: Dut Connector Selector List Box For Coax
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-4 Calibration Menus DUT Connector Selector List Box for Coax Figure 6-16. DUT Connector Selector List Box for Cable This list box is opened by the Coax DUT Port # soft key. MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D 6-17...
Page 112: Dut Port Setup Menu (Waveguide)
6-4 Calibration Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus DUT Port Setup Menu (Waveguide) WG DUT Port 1: Press this soft key to open the “DUT Connector Selector” DUT Port Setup List Box for Port 1. Choose the connector type that matches the DUT connection on Port 1.
Page 113: Cal Kit Definition Menus For Waveguide
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-4 Calibration Menus Cal Kit Definition Menus for Waveguide SOLT – WG SSLT – WG SSST – WG Edit Name Edit Name Edit Name xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Short Offset (mm) Cutoff Freq Cutoff Freq # Hz # Hz Short1 Offset (mm) Short1 Offset (mm)
Page 114: Dut Connector Selector List Box For Waveguide
6-4 Calibration Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus DUT Connector Selector List Box for Waveguide Figure 6-19. DUT Connector Selector List Box for Waveguide This list box is opened by the WG DUT Port # soft key. 6-20 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 115: Calibration Types
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-4 Calibration Menus Calibration Types The Calibration Type list box provides the complete selection of available calibration types. The following list describes each calibration type: • Full 2-Port (S ) calibrates both ports for measurements in both directions, and provides the most accuracy for two-port devices.
Page 116: File Menus
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus File Menus Save Save Location Delete File Copy a b c Sort By Sort By Save Measurement As Sort By Name Date Type Name Date Type d e f Name Date Type FileName.mna g h i Sort Order...
Page 117: File Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus File Menu To access the File Menu, press the Shift key, then the File (7) key. Save Measurement As FileName.mna: Press this soft key to quickly save the current measurement data using the filename that is shown. The filename File root is based on the most recently saved measurement file, and the file number is automatically incremented.
Page 118: Screen Capture Feature
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Screen Capture Feature A front-panel JPEG screen capture feature is available. To initiate, press the following keys in order (not simultaneously), as shown in Figure 6-22: Shift, Period, Plus/Minus (+/–). When these 3 keys are pressed in this sequence, the VNA Master saves the current screen to a file in the default file location (refer to “Change Save Location”...
Page 119: Save (Text Entry) Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus Save (Text Entry) Menu Save a b c d e f: Press this soft key to open the A through F menu of letters a b c d e f (“Text Entry Letters Menu”).
Page 120 6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Select Save Location List Box The example screen shown in shows a sample file structure with various Figure 6-24 user-generated measurement files in the subdirectories. The image may not match any screen displayed on your instrument.
Page 121: File Types
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus File Types Measurement (*.mna): This is a file that contains the current setup, measurement, and calibration data. This file type should be used to save measurements that will be recalled back into the instrument. Upon recall, the saved measurement files are placed into the respective memory traces (TR1 into M1, TR2 into M2, and so forth).
Page 122: Save Location Menu
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Save Location Menu Save Location Sort By Name Date Type: Press this soft key to toggle through the 3 sorting Sort By choices: Name, Date, and Type. The selected sort method is underlined on Name Date Type...
Page 123: Abbreviated Text Entry Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus Abbreviated Text Entry Menu Text Entry This menu functions in the same manner as the “Save (Text Entry) Menu” a b c d e f on page 6-25, but it does not have the soft keys for Change Save Location and Change File Type.
Page 124: Text Entry Letters Menu
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Text Entry Letters Menu Text Entry This menu is an example of the letters menus that are opened by pressing a multiple-letter or multiple-character soft key in the “Save (Text Entry) Menu” on page 6-25.
Page 125: Recall Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus Recall Menu Recall Sort By Sort By Name Date Type Name Date Type: Press this soft key to toggle through the 3 sorting choices: Name, Date, and Type. The selected sort method is underlined on the key face.
Page 126: Delete Menu
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Delete Menu Sort By Name Date Type: Press this soft key to toggle through the 3 sorting Delete choices: Name, Date, and Type. The selected sort method is underlined on Sort By the key face.
Page 127 Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus Figure 6-32. Delete List Box MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D 6-33...
Page 128: Copy Menu
6-5 File Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Copy Menu The “Copy” List Box displays 2 lists: a list of directories and files that can be copied, and a list of directories and files from which you can select a copy destination. Sort By Name Date Type: Press this soft key to toggle through the 3 sorting choices: Name, Date, and Type.
Page 129 Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-5 File Menus Copy List Box Figure 6-34. Copy List Box MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D 6-35...
Page 130: Limit Menus
6-6 Limit Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Limit Menus Limit Edit Limit Move Active Trace Point Limit Limit X Limit # kHz Upper Lower Amplitude Limit State Limit Edit Point Delete Limit Alarm Point Next Pass Fail Message Point Left Next Point...
Page 131: Limit Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-6 Limit Menus Limit Menu Active Trace: Press this soft key to open the “Active Trace Selector” List Box and select a trace. The selected trace number is displayed on the soft key face. Scroll through the list with the arrow keys or the rotary knob, and press the rotary knob or the Enter key to select a trace.
Page 132: Limit Edit Menu
6-6 Limit Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Limit Edit Menu Move Point Limit: Press this soft key to select a single limit point or an entire limit line. Changes in limit frequency or amplitude affect the limit point or limit line that is selected by this soft key.
Page 133: Marker Menus
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-7 Marker Menus Marker Menus Marker Search Marker Marker Peak Search Marker Type Valley Search Delta Enter Avail Ref Mkr # dB Find Marker Marker on Trace Value TR # Marker Search Back Readout Style Log Mag Readout Format None...
Page 134: Marker Menu
6-7 Marker Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Marker Menu Marker Marker: Press this soft key to open the Select Marker List Box and select a marker. The active marker number is displayed on the soft key face. Marker Marker Type Ref Delta Off: Press this soft key to toggle the Marker Type selection.
Page 135: Marker Search Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-7 Marker Menus Marker Search Menu Marker Search Peak Search: Press this soft key to place the currently active marker on the Peak Search highest signal amplitude that is currently displayed in the sweep window. Valley Search Valley Search: Press this soft key to place the currently active marker on the lowest signal amplitude that is currently displayed in the sweep window.
Page 136: Readout Format Menu
6-7 Marker Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Readout Format Menu Readout Format None: Press this soft key to remove all marker data (except the marker indicator on the measurement trace) from the measurement display screen. None Trace: Press this soft key to display the frequency and value of the current marker at the marker location (on the trace) in the sweep window.
Page 137: Measurement Menus
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Measurement Menus Measure S Parameter Domain # of Traces Trace Format Active Trace Frequency Single S Parameter Dual Time Graph Type Distance Log Mag Domain Selection Quad Freq Number of Traces Sd1d1 Back Trace Format Back...
Page 138: Measure Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Measure Menu Active Trace: Press this soft key to open the “Active Trace Selector” List Box Measure and choose a trace. Use the arrow keys or the rotary knob to scroll through the list.
Page 139 Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Within the individual menus that are activated from the Measure menu, such as the S-Parameter menu, you can select a setting by pressing a soft key or by using the arrow keys or the rotary knob or a number key.
Page 140: S-Parameter Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus S-Parameter Menu For a visual depiction of S-Parameter measurements, refer to Chapter S Parameter S11: Press this soft key to set the measurement to S Forward Reflection (receive at Port 1, transmit from Port 1). S21: Press this soft key to set the measurement to S Forward Transmission (receive at Port 2, transmit from Port 1).
Page 141: Domain Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Domain Menu This menu is opened by the Domain Selection soft key of the “Measure Menu”. Domain Frequency Frequency: Press this soft key to select Frequency for the x-axis of the active trace. Focus returns automatically to the “Measure Menu”.
Page 142: Number Of Traces Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Number of Traces Menu # of Traces 1: Press this soft key to display 1 trace in the sweep window. Focus returns automatically to the “Measure Menu”. 2: Press this soft key to display 2 traces in the sweep window. Trace 1 and Trace 2 are displayed.
Page 143: Trace Format Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Trace Format Menu Trace Format Single: Press this soft key to display the active trace (or traces) at full size in Single the sweep window. If more than one trace is selected by the Number of Traces soft key, then the traces are displayed overlapping in the sweep window.
Page 144: Sweep Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Sweep Menu Sweep Run/Hold Run/Hold Run Hold: Press this soft key to toggle the sweep to Run or Hold. Hold Sweep Type Single Cont Ext: Press this soft key to toggle the sweep type to Single, Sweep Type Single Cont...
Page 145: Configure Ports Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Configure Ports Menu Access to this menu is from the Configure Ports soft key in the “Sweep Menu”. Configure Ports Auto Reference Plane Extension: Press this soft key to use the active trace data to automatically determine the best length to mathematically extend the Auto Reference reference plane (plane of calibration) in order to remove cable length from the...
Page 146: Bias Tee Setup Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Bias Tee Setup Menu Access to this menu is from the Bias Tee Setup soft key in the “Configure Ports Menu”. Bias Tee: Press this soft key to open the “Bias Tee Menu” to select External, Internal, or Off.
Page 147: Bias Tee Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-8 Measurement Menus Bias Tee Menu Access to this menu is from the Bias Tee soft key in the “Bias Tee Setup Menu”. Bias Tee Off: Press this soft key to turn the Bias Tee function Off. External: Press this soft key to activate the External Bias Tee connection.
Page 148: Preset Menu
6-8 Measurement Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Preset Menu Preset: Press this soft key to preset sweep conditions to the default state of full band sweep, 201 data points, Quad display, 4 traces (S Smith, S Preset Mag, S Log Mag, S Smith), 10 kHz IFBW, S Log Mag display, High...
Page 149: Scale Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-9 Scale Menu Scale Menu Resolution Per Div: Press this soft key to set the number of units that are displayed between horizontal graticules. Units depend upon frequency, time, Scale and distance settings. Use the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to set this parameter, then press the Enter key or the rotary knob.
Page 150: Smith Scale Menu
6-9 Scale Menu Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Smith Scale Menu Smith Scale Normal: Press this soft key to display the normal Smith Chart. Normal Expand 10 dB: Press this soft key to display the Smith Chart expanded by 10 dB. Expand 10dB Expand 20 dB: Press this soft key to display the Smith Chart expanded by 20 dB.
Page 151: 6-10 System Menus
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-10 System Menus 6-10 System Menus System Options System Options Reset Date Units Factory Status & Defaults Time Ethernet External Reference Master Self 10 MHz Config Reset Test Application Trace Label Update Self Language Firmware Test Brightness Name...
Page 152: System Menu
6-10 System Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus System Menu System Status: Press this soft key to display the instrument Status window. Status Pressing this soft key displays the current system status, including the operating system and versions, temperatures, and other details, such as current battery information.
Page 153: Application Options
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-10 System Menus Application Options Options Units Units m ft: Press this soft key to toggle the measurement units between meters and feet. External Reference 10 MHz External Reference Off 10 MHz: Press this soft key to toggle between turning Off the external Trace Label reference or selecting the external reference.
Page 154: System Options
6-10 System Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus System Options Date & Time: Press this soft key to display a dialog box for setting the current date and time. Use the keypad, the arrows, or the rotary knob to set System Options the date and time.
Page 155: Reset Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-10 System Menus Reset Menu Reset Factory Defaults: Press this soft key to restore the instrument to the factory Factory Defaults default values, including Ethernet, language, and brightness settings. Press the Enter key to initiate the reset, and turn the unit off and then on again to complete.
Page 156: Display Menu (Trace)
6-10 System Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus Display Menu (Trace) Display Trace Only: Press this soft key to set the trace function to display only the Trace Only current trace. Memory Only Memory Only: Press this soft key to set the trace function to display only the trace that is in memory.
Page 157: Trace Math Menu
Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-10 System Menus Trace Math Menu Trace Math None: Press this soft key to set the trace math function to use only the None current trace. Trace Minus Trace Minus Memory: Press this soft key to set the trace math function to Memory subtract the trace that is in memory from the current trace.
Page 158 6-10 System Menus Chapter 6 — VNA Menus 6-64 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 159: Chapter 7 - Time Domain, Option 2
Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 Introduction This chapter describes the optional Time Domain feature in the MS202xB VNA Master. General descriptions, key concepts, and examples are presented for time and distance measurements for both coaxial and waveguide media. The function hard keys in Vector Network Analyzer mode with Option 2 are: Freq/Time/Dist, Scale, Sweep, Measure, Marker Time Domain Measurements...
Page 160: Vna Master Implementation
Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 For more details about time domain fundamentals, refer to the following application notes: • Reflectometer Measurements — Revisited - Anritsu Application Note 11410-00214 • Time Domain Measurements Using Vector Network Analyzers - Anritsu Application Note 11410-00206 •...
Page 161 Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-3 VNA Master Implementation Figure 7-1. Time Domain Measurements of a 3.05 m Cable Showing S and S Take a look at what happens in the distance domain for the same cable. As a user, you want the reflection and transmission measurements to show you where the end of the cable is located.
Page 162: Waveguide Dispersion Compensation
7-3 VNA Master Implementation Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 Figure 7-2. Distance Domain Measurements of a 3.05 m Cable Showing S and S Waveguide Dispersion Compensation Waveguide media suffers from frequency dispersion, which basically means that signals at different frequencies that are launched at the same time into a waveguide will arrive at different times at the output of that waveguide.
Page 163 Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-3 VNA Master Implementation Figure 7-3. Measurement of 15 cm Long Waveguide Showing Dispersion Compensation Figure 7-4. Measurement of 15 cm Long Waveguide Showing Dispersion Compensation MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D...
Page 164: Windowing
7-4 Windowing Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 In both examples of these examples (round-trip compensation for reflection measurements and dispersion compensation for waveguide), the VNA Master does not alter the time domain measurement (this provides a pure unmodified Note measurement for sophisticated users).
Page 165: Distance-To-Fault Measurement Example
Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-5 Distance-to-Fault Measurement Example Distance-to-Fault Measurement Example The most common time domain and distance domain measurement that is made by using a handheld VNA is distance-to-fault (DTF). Using this measurement, you can find the location of faults (or discontinuities) along the length of a cable or waveguide.
Page 166 7-5 Distance-to-Fault Measurement Example Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 Figure 7-5. Distance Domain Measurements of a 3.05 m Cable Showing S and S PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 167: Time And Distance Information
Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-6 Time and Distance Information Time and Distance Information To help you with the time and distance setup, the VNA Master provides a helpful aid that provides information on the resolution and maximum range. Figure 7-6 shows the Distance Info window (which can be displayed from the Additional Dist Setup submenu under the Distance Setup menu).
Page 168 7-6 Time and Distance Information Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 Figure 7-6. Distance Info Window 7-10 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 169 Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-6 Time and Distance Information Figure 7-6, the user has entered a Dstop value of 35 m, As you can see in whereas the calculated maximum usable range (Distance max) is 12.6 m for a reflection measurement and is 25.2 m for a transmission measurement.
Page 170 7-6 Time and Distance Information Chapter 7 — Time Domain, Option 2 7-12 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 171: Chapter 8 - Power Monitor, Option 5
Chapter 8 — Power Monitor, Option 5 Introduction When equipped with Option 5, Power Monitor, the VNA Master can be used for making power measurements with broadband RF detectors. The power monitor displays the measured power results in dBm or Watts. The function hard keys that are displayed in this mode are: Freq, Scale, Save/Recall, Measure, Marker Only the Save/Recall and Measure function hard keys are functional in this mode.
Page 172: Displaying Power In Dbm Or In Watts
8-2 Procedure Chapter 8 — Power Monitor, Option 5 1 DUT (Device Under Test) 2 RF Out 3 Attenuator 4 RF Detector (Power Sensor) 5 RF Detector Interface (for Option 5) 6 VNA Master Figure 8-1. Power Measurement Setup With Attenuator Displaying Power in dBm or in Watts Press the Units soft key to toggle between dBm and Watts.
Page 173: Power Monitor Display
Chapter 8 — Power Monitor, Option 5 8-3 Power Monitor Display Power Monitor Display Figure 8-2. Power Monitor Display Power Monitor Menu Power Monitor Units Units Watts dBm Watts: Press this soft key to toggle units between dBm and Watts. Relative Power Relative Power On Off: Press this soft key to turn relative power On or Off.
Page 174 8-4 Power Monitor Menu Chapter 8 — Power Monitor, Option 5 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 175: Chapter 9 - Secure Data Option 7
Chapter 9 — Secure Data Option 7 Introduction When equipped with Option 7, the MS202xB VNA Master provides for careful management of confidential data for both the setup parameters and the resulting measured data. Highly sophisticated systems and equipment have technical applications that must remain secure in their operations.
Page 176: Calibration Setup
9-3 Calibration Setup Chapter 9 — Secure Data Option 7 Calibration Setup After any user calibration, the VNA Master automatically writes the calibration file to internal memory. This is done so that when the instrument is turned Off and then back On, the user calibration data are recalled, and the calibration can be applied.
Page 177: Memory Profile And Security Issues
Chapter 9 — Secure Data Option 7 9-4 Memory Profile and Security Issues Memory Profile and Security Issues This section describes the profiles of the various types of memory that are used in the MS202xB VNA Master and the associated security issues that are related to those memory devices.
Page 178 Chapter 9 — Secure Data Option 7 MS202xB Master Reset Instructions 1. Turn the MS2026B or MS2028B On. 2. Press the Shift key then the System (8) key. 3. Press the System Options soft key. 4. Press the Reset soft key. 5.
Page 179: Chapter 10 - Bias Tee, Option 10
Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-1 Introduction Option 10 provides a bias tee that is installed inside the VNA Master, which permits testing of amplifiers that require their system power to be supplied from their RF signal port. In addition to the internal bias tee, the MS202xB VNA Master features two input ports (BNC(f)) that offer you the ability to supply external bias current to the unit under test.
Page 180: 10-3 How Bias Is Generated
10-3 How Bias is Generated Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-3 How Bias is Generated The ability to provide DC bias voltage at the RF port is an important feature of a VNA. The architecture of the MS202xB VNA Master, when equipped with Option 10, allows for internal and external bias at both RF ports.
Page 181 Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-3 How Bias is Generated TMA — DD Antenna Tx / Rx Tx / Rx (Bias on Port 2) Port 2 Port 1 1 TMA–DD (Tower Mounted Amplifier – Dual Duplex) 2 Internal Components 3 Base Station Transmit and Receive Connection 4 Bias voltage is on Port 2 5 Port 2 of VNA Master...
Page 182: 10-4 Bias Tee When Making 2-Port Gain Measurements
For performance details and measurement uncertainties, refer to the Technical Data Sheet (Anritsu part number 11410-00501). The internal bias tee is typically used to put voltage on the RF port that is feeding the bias to the amplifier under test.
Page 183 Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-4 Bias Tee when Making 2-Port Gain Measurements With external bias tee voltage input, you can connect an external voltage of ±50 VDC to both ports simultaneously, although for most applications biasing is required on only one port. When the bias tee is set to External, the actual measured voltage and current at both ports are displayed on the screen, as shown in Figure...
Page 184: 10-5 Bias Tee Menus
10-5 Bias Tee Menus Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-5 Bias Tee Menus To access the Bias Tee menu, press the Sweep function hard key (or press the Shift key then the Sweep (3) key). Press the Configure Ports soft key, and then press the Bias Tee Setup soft key to open the Bias Tee Setup menu.
Page 185: Bias Tee Setup Menu
Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 10-5 Bias Tee Menus Bias Tee Setup Menu Bias Tee (On/Off): Press this soft key to open the “Bias Tee Menu” to select External, Internal, or Off. Int Port Selection 1 2: Press this soft key to toggle the internal port selection to Port 1 or Bias Tee Setup Port 2.
Page 186: Bias Tee Menu
10-5 Bias Tee Menus Chapter 10 — Bias Tee, Option 10 Bias Tee Menu Bias Tee Off: Press this soft key to turn the Bias Tee function Off. External: Press this soft key to activate the External Bias Tee connection. External Both Port 1 and Port 2 external bias tees are activated.
Page 187: Chapter 11-Vector Voltmeter, Option
Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-1 Introduction When equipped with Option 15, the MS202xB VNA Master is a convenient tool for ensuring phase match between RF cables, especially in the field where access to AC power is typically limited.
Page 188: Getting Started
11-2 Getting Started Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-2 Getting Started Figure 11-1 shows a block diagram comparison of the test configuration for the Vector Voltmeter instrument method (left) and the VNA Master (right) when used for an S measurement.
Page 189: Using Vector Voltmeter Mode For The First Time
Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-3 Using Vector Voltmeter Mode for the First Disclaimer (an important distinction): The Anritsu VNA Master Vector Voltmeter Option 15 does not measure RF voltages. The traditional vector voltmeter function of probing RF voltages (A and B) in two channels, and displaying A, B, A/B, B/A,...
Page 190: Simple Measurement Using Cw Display
11-5 Simple Measurement Using CW Display Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 The standard MS202xB VNA Master features a fully-reversing architecture, which allows for measurements (on Port 1 and Port 2) of all four S-parameters without reconnecting the DUT. With Option 15 VVM, you can make a Return measurement type (amplitude and phase) on either Port 1 (S ) or Port 2 (S ).
Page 191 Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-5 Simple Measurement Using CW Display 11. Specify Measurement Type to be Return for a 1-port DUT. After a 2-port calibration, both Return and Insertion measurement types can be viewed. 12. Choose to view the measurement results for the return measurement as dB, VSWR, or Impedance by pressing the Return Meas.
Page 192 11-5 Simple Measurement Using CW Display Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 OPEN SHORT LOAD 1 The VNA Master 2 Optional Test Port Cable 3 OSL (Open, Short, Load) Precision Calibration Components Figure 11-2. 1-Port Calibration 11-6 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 193 Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-5 Simple Measurement Using CW Display OPEN OPEN SHORT SHORT LOAD LOAD 1 The VNA Master 2 Optional Test Port Cable 3 Optional Adapter for Through Connection 4 OSL (Open, Short, Load) Precision Calibration Components Figure 11-3.
Page 194 11-5 Simple Measurement Using CW Display Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 Figure 11-4. Continuous Wave Menu 11-8 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 195: Simple Relative Measurements Using Cw Display
Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-6 Simple Relative Measurements using CW 11-6 Simple Relative Measurements using CW Display For many phase-sensitive applications, absolute phase shift of a cable is not as critical as the phase matching among multiple cables. For this application, the VNA Master relative phase measurement is preferred.
Page 196: Measurements Using Comparison Table Display
11-7 Measurements Using Comparison Table Display Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, 11-7 Measurements Using Comparison Table Display The Vector Voltmeter procedure includes a convenient table display for comparing up to twelve cables. With this feature, the user can save the first cable measurement as a reference, can view the differences among the other cables, and can output a final report showing both absolute and relative values of all the cables.
Page 197 Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-7 Measurements Using Comparison Table 7. As shown in Figure 11-7, the VNA Master saves the current measurement in a new reference window above the table and updates the REL Amp and REL Phase columns to display the difference between the current measurement and the saved reference measurement.
Page 198: Vector Voltmeter Menus
11-8 Vector Voltmeter Menus Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-8 Vector Voltmeter Menus In the Vector Voltmeter mode, the function hard keys display the following labels: “CW”, “Table”, “Save/Recall”, and “Cal”. The fifth function hard key has no function in the Vector Volt Meter mode.
Page 199 Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 11-8 Vector Voltmeter Menus Table Menu CW Frequency: Press this soft key to set the desired measurement frequency. Enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow keys, or Table the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the keypad, then the soft key CW Frequency labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz.
Page 200: Save/Recall Menu
11-8 Vector Voltmeter Menus Chapter 11 — Vector Voltmeter, Option 15 Save/Recall Menu ‘Pressing the Save/Recall function hard key opens the File menu. For a description of the soft keys in the File menu, refer to “File Menu” on page 6-23.
Page 201: Chapter 12-High Accuracy Power Meter, Option
• USB cable, Type A/Mini-B or Type A/Micro-B, as required by the sensor. • 30 dB, 50 W, bi-directional, DC-8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f), Attenuator (or other similar attenuators that are appropriate for the frequency band of interest) For more information about cable accessories, options, and their Anritsu part Note numbers, refer to...
Page 202: 12-3 Hapm General Operating Procedure
12-3 HAPM General Operating Procedure Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, 12-3 HAPM General Operating Procedure Turn On the VNA Master and the Sensor 1. Connect the USB cable between the High Accuracy Power Sensor and the VNA Master. 1 DUT (Device Under Test) 2 RF Out 3 Attenuator...
Page 203: Zero/Cal (Calibration) And Cal Factor
Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-3 HAPM General Operating Zero/Cal (Calibration) and Cal Factor 1. Press the Zero/Cal key, the Zero/Cal menu appears, and press the Cal Factor soft key. The Cal Factor submenu appears. 2. For a description of the Zero/Cal and Cal Factor menu soft keys, refer to section “Zero/Cal and Cal Factor Menus”...
Page 204 12-3 HAPM General Operating Procedure Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Figure 12-3. Power Meter Display and Cal Factor Menu 3. Enter the Center Frequency or press the Signal Standard key and the Up/Down arrows to select a particular standard. The Cal Factors will be derived for the corresponding center frequency.
Page 205: Change The Analog Scale Display
Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-3 HAPM General Operating Change the Analog Scale Display 1. Press the Amplitude key. The Amplitude menu appears. For a description of the Amplitude menu soft keys, refer to section “Amplitude and Units Menus”...
Page 206: Displaying Relative Power
12-3 HAPM General Operating Procedure Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Displaying Relative Power 1. Press the Amplitude key. 2. With the desired base power level input to the sensor, press the Relative soft key. The power reading will show 0 dB and 100%. If measuring a 10 dBm signal, and if the Relative key is selected, then a drop to 7 dBm will show –3 dB and 50%.
Page 207: Limits
Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-3 HAPM General Operating Limits Press the Limit key. The Limits menu appears. For a description of the Limits menu soft keys, refer to section “Limits Menu” on page 12-12. Figure 12-6. Limits Menu 4.
Page 208: Saving The Measurement
12-4 Menus Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 Press the Amplitude key and press the Units soft key to change between dBm and Watts. Figure 12-7. Units Menu Saving the Measurement 1. Press the Shift key and the File (7) key. 2.
Page 209: 12-5 Zero/Cal And Cal Factor Menus
Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-5 Zero/Cal and Cal Factor Menus 12-5 Zero/Cal and Cal Factor Menus Zero/Cal and Cal Factor Menus are displayed in Figure 12-8. Access the Zero/Cal menu by pressing the Zero/Cal hard key, which is below the measurement display screen. Zero/Cal Menu Zero/Cal Zero...
Page 210: 12-6 Amplitude And Units Menus
12-6 Amplitude and Units Menus Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-6 Amplitude and Units Menus The Amplitude and Units Menus are displayed in Figure 12-9. Access the Amplitude menu by pressing the Amplitude hard key, which is below the measurement display screen. Amplitude Menu Amplitude Max: Press this soft key to set the maximum value of the analog meter...
Page 211: 12-7 Averages Menu
Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-7 Averages Menu 12-7 Averages Menu The Averages menu is displayed in Figure 12-10. Access the Averages menu by pressing the Average hard key, which is below the measurement display screen. Running Averages: Press this soft key to select the number of averages Averages that will be used to calculate the running average.
Page 212: 12-8 Limits Menu
12-8 Limits Menu Chapter 12 — High Accuracy Power Meter, Option 19 12-8 Limits Menu The Limits menu is displayed in Figure 12-11. Access the Limits menu by pressing the Limits hard key, which is below the measurement display screen. Limits Limit Limit...
Page 213: Chapter 13-Gps Receiver, Option
2000-1528-R Magnet Mount GPS Antenna with 4.6 m (15 ft) cable 13-2 Activating the GPS Feature Install the Anritsu GPS antenna onto the GPS Antenna connector on the VNA Master. The GPS antenna connection on the VNA Master is fitted with an SMA female Note connector.
Page 214 13-2 Activating the GPS Feature Chapter 13 — GPS Receiver, Option 31 4. When the GPS receiver has tracked at least three satellites, the GPS icon changes to GREEN. Latitude and Longitude information is displayed in the white bar on top of the measurement display screen.
Page 215: 13-3 Gps Menu
Chapter 13 — GPS Receiver, Option 31 13-3 GPS Menu 13-3 GPS Menu On Off: Press this soft key to toggle the GPS feature On and Off. GPS Info GPS Info: Press this soft key to open a window with additional GPS information.
Page 216: 13-4 Gps Info Window
13-4 GPS Info Window Chapter 13 — GPS Receiver, Option 31 13-4 GPS Info Window Figure 13-5. GPS Info Window The GPS Info window provides the following GPS information: Tracked Satellites Shows the number of tracked satellites (three are required to retrieve latitude and longitude, four are required to resolve altitude).
Page 217: Fix Available
A short or open exists between the antenna and the connection. If this message is displayed, then remove and replace the GPS antenna. If the message persists, then try another Anritsu GPS antenna. If the message still persists, then contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center (refer to section “Anritsu Service Centers”...
Page 218: Other Status Messages
Other Status Messages If any of the status messages (in the following list) persist, then the GPS receiver may be not working properly. In that case, contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center. • Only 1 Satellite • Only 2 Satellites •...
Page 219: Chapter 14-Balanced Ports, Option
Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 14-1 Introduction When equipped with Option 77, the MS202xB VNA Master is able to leverage both of its test ports in order to measure the S-parameters of balanced and differential test configurations. Using mathematical transformations, the VNA Master can convert single-ended S-Parameters into the equivalent balanced differential, common, and mixed mode S-parameters: S .
Page 220 14-2 Procedure Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 Markers, limits, and all other features that can be used with the standard S-parameters also can be used with the balanced or differential S-parameters. Figure 14-1. Differential S-Parameter Selection List Box (no soft key menu) With Option 77, the S-parameter submenu uses the selection list box instead of the standard soft keys for choosing the desired S-parameter, even for non-differential S-parameters.
Page 221: 14-3 Typical Measurements
Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 14-3 Typical Measurements 14-3 Typical Measurements The following description uses S as an example. The same measurements can be made on d1d1 any of the other parameters: S , or S c1c1 c1d1 d1c1 The differential match, or S , can be viewed in the frequency domain.
Page 222 14-3 Typical Measurements Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 Figure 14-3 shows both the frequency and distance domain responses of the differential cable under test. Markers are used in the frequency domain to check for the return loss values at different frequency points.
Page 223 Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 14-3 Typical Measurements Figure 14-4. Cable with Failing Return Loss (Marker Text Size = Regular) Figure 14-5. Cable with Failing Return Loss (Marker Text Size = Small) MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D 14-5...
Page 224 14-3 Typical Measurements Chapter 14 — Balanced Ports, Option 77 Compare the table of marker data at the bottom of the sweep windows in Figure 14-4 Figure 14-5. Figure 14-5 shows marker text size set to small (the Marker Text Size soft key is shown in the figure).
Page 225: Chapter 15-Anritsu Pc Software Tools
Tools 15-1 Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the available PC software tools from Anritsu. For detailed information about specific software, refer to the Anritsu web site or the program’s built-in Help. Software is included with the instrument and is also available from the Anritsu web site: http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/Services-Support/Handheld-Tools-Tool-Box.aspx.
Page 226: 15-3 Line Sweep Tools
15-3 Line Sweep Tools Chapter 15 —Anritsu PC Software Tools The Anritsu PC Software tools do not support all of Anritsu’s handheld instruments or all of their measurements. Compatibility information is provided in the program’s Help. Note Line Sweep Tools (LST) can be used for downloading and post-processing of certain VNA measurements and cable &...
Page 227: 15-4 Master Software Tools
15-4 Master Software Tools 15-4 Master Software Tools Anritsu Master Software Tools is a PC program for transferring and editing saved measurements, markers, and limit lines to a PC. MST is recommended for Spectrum Analyzer instruments or instruments that perform spectrum analysis measurements.
Page 228: 15-5 Easymap Tools
Tools creates geo-referenced maps and can also convert floor plans for use by Anritsu mapping spectrum analyzers. It can also create single panel maps (.map) for legacy instruments or pan and zoom maps (.azm) for current instruments. Mapping of both interference and coverage is available while indoors or outdoors.
Page 229: Appendix A-Signal Standards
Appendix A — Signal Standards Introduction This appendix provides a sample list of signal standards. This list can be used as a reference when making measurements with the VNA Master. Table A-1. Signal Standards Center Span Signal Standard Valid Channels (MHz) (MHz) AMPS / EIA 553 - Uplink...
Page 230 A-1 Introduction Appendix A —Signal Standards Table A-1. Signal Standards Center Span Signal Standard Valid Channels (MHz) (MHz) cdma2000 Class 5, (NMT-450-20 kHz) - 1039-1473, 1792-2016 472.5 Downlink cdma2000 Class 5, (NMT-450-25 kHz) - Uplink 439.5 1-300, 539-871 cdma2000 Class 5, (NMT-450-25 kHz) - 1-300, 539-871 439.5 Downlink...
Page 231 Appendix A —Signal Standards A-1 Introduction Table A-1. Signal Standards Center Span Signal Standard Valid Channels (MHz) (MHz) NMT-450-25 kHz - Downlink 1-300 NMT-470-20 kHz - Uplink 486.5 1972-2016 NMT-470-20 kHz - Downlink 486.5 1972-2016 NMT-900 - Uplink 1-1000 NMT-900 - Downlink 1-1000 NMT-900 (Offset) - Uplink 1025-2023...
Page 232 A-1 Introduction Appendix A —Signal Standards PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 233: Introduction
Factory Defaults Reset: Hold the Esc button while pressing the On/Off button. Continue holding the Esc button until the Anritsu splash screen appears. You can then release the button. The VNA Master starts up with many Factory Default settings (refer to section “Factory Defaults”...
Page 234 Use of Master Reset (System+On), will erase all user saved setups and Caution measurement traces and will return the VNA Master to a full Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. Figure B-1. Self Test Results Window PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D...
Page 235: Application Self Test
Use of Master Reset (System+On), will erase all user saved setups and Caution measurement traces and will return the VNA Master to a full Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D...
Page 236 B-3 Self Test or Application Self Test Error Messages Appendix B —Error Messages Figure B-2. Application Self Test Results Window (VNA mode) PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 237: Operation Error Messages
Caution measurement traces and will return the VNA Master to a full Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. Operation not Permitted in Recall Mode Attempted to perform an operation on a recalled trace. Many operations are valid only on a live or active trace.
Page 238: Pmon Pld Fail
B-4 Operation Error Messages Appendix B —Error Messages PMON PLD Fail Unable to communicate with the Power Monitor PCBA. Power Supply Power Supply failed. Charge the battery. PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 239: Appendix C-Windowing
Appendix C — Windowing Introduction The theoretical requirement for inverse FFT is for the data to extend from zero frequency to infinity. Side lobes appear around a discontinuity because the spectrum is cut off at a finite frequency. Windowing reduces the side lobes by smoothing out the sharp transitions at the beginning and the end of the frequency sweep.
Page 240: Rectangular Windowing
C-1 Introduction Appendix C —Windowing Rectangular Windowing –5 –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 –35 –40 –45 –50 Figure C-1. Rectangular Windowing Example This Distance To Fault graph has Return Loss (dB) on the vertical scale (y-axis) and distance in feet on the horizontal scale (x-axis). This view of Rectangular Windowing shows the maximum side lobe display and the greatest waveform resolution.
Page 241: Nominal Side Lobe Windowing
Appendix C —Windowing C-1 Introduction Nominal Side Lobe Windowing –5 –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 –35 –40 –45 –50 Figure C-2. Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example This Distance To Fault graph has Return Loss (dB) on the vertical scale (y-axis) and distance in feet on the horizontal scale (x-axis).
Page 242: Low Side Lobe Windowing
C-1 Introduction Appendix C —Windowing Low Side Lobe Windowing –5 –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 –35 –40 –45 –50 Figure C-3. Low Side Lobe Windowing Example This Distance To Fault graph has Return Loss (dB) on the vertical scale (y-axis) and distance in feet on the horizontal scale (x-axis).
Page 243: Minimum Side Lobe Windowing
Appendix C —Windowing C-1 Introduction Minimum Side Lobe Windowing –5 –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 –35 –40 –45 –50 Figure C-4. Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Example This Distance To Fault graph has Return Loss (dB) on the vertical scale (y-axis) and distance in feet on the horizontal scale (x-axis).
Page 244 C-1 Introduction Appendix C —Windowing PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 245: Appendix D-Tower Mounted Amplifiers
Appendix D — Tower Mounted Amplifiers Introduction A Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA) can be used to amplify the received signal. There are different types of TMA depending on the system requirements. Three commonly used types are: • TMA-D - A duplex tower mounted amplifier that combines transmit and receive ports from the radio system and connects to a single antenna.
Page 246 D-1 Introduction Appendix D —Tower Mounted Amplifiers PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 247: Appendix E-Coaxial Cable Technical Data
Appendix E — Coaxial Cable Technical Data Coaxial Cable Technical Data The table below provides a list of common coaxial cables. Table E-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (Sheet 1 of 4) Prop. Freq Loss Freq Loss Freq Loss Manufacturer Cable Vel.
Page 248 E-1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data Appendix E —Coaxial Cable Technical Data Table E-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (Sheet 2 of 4) Prop. Freq Loss Freq Loss Freq Loss Manufacturer Cable Vel. Andrew LDF4.5-50 0.89 1000 0.054 2000 0.08 2500 0.091 Andrew LDF5-50A 0.89...
Page 249 Appendix E —Coaxial Cable Technical Data E-1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data Table E-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (Sheet 3 of 4) Prop. Freq Loss Freq Loss Freq Loss Manufacturer Cable Vel. Comscope CR50 540PE 0.88 1000 0.069 2000 0.103 2500 0.116 Comscope CR50 1070PE...
Page 250 E-1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data Appendix E —Coaxial Cable Technical Data Table E-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (Sheet 4 of 4) Prop. Freq Loss Freq Loss Freq Loss Manufacturer Cable Vel. Times LMR100 0.66 1000 0.789 2000 1.15 2500 1.31 Times LMR200 0.83...
Page 251: Appendix F-Waveguide Data
Appendix F — Waveguide Data Introduction This appendix provides lists of waveguide components and their characteristics. Calibration Components The calibration components part numbers in the following table are broken down as follows, where the xx in the part number column (as in xxUM70) is replaced as follows: 23 = 1/8 Offset Short 24 = 3/8 Offset Short 26 = Precision Load...
Page 252 F-3 Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapters Appendix F —Waveguide Data Table F-1. Precision Waveguide Calibration Components (Continued) Part Number Freq. Range (GHz) Waveguide Type Compatible Flanges xxUA42 17.00 to 26.50 WR42, WG20 UG-596A/U, UG-595/U, UG-597/U, UG-598A/U Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapters Part numbers that end with N have Type N connectors, part numbers that end with K have K Connectors.
Page 253: F-4 Flange Compatibility
Appendix F —Waveguide Data F-4 Flange Compatibility Flange Compatibility Table F-3. Universal Flange Compatibility (1 of 3) Calibration Start Stop Component Frequency Frequency Waveguide Flange Compatible Part Number (GHz) (GHz) Type Type Flanges xxUM40 3.300 4.900 WR229 UnivM-229 PDR40 WG11A xxUM48 3.950 5.850...
Page 254: Universal Flange Compatibility
F-4 Flange Compatibility Appendix F —Waveguide Data Universal Flange Compatibility Table F-4. Universal Flange Compatibility (2 of 3) Calibration Start Stop Component Frequency Frequency Waveguide Flange Compatible Part Number (GHz) (GHz) Type Type Flanges xxUA187 3.950 5.850 WR187 UnivUS-187 CPR187F WG12 CPR187G UG-1352/U...
Page 255 Appendix F —Waveguide Data F-4 Flange Compatibility Table F-4. Universal Flange Compatibility (2 of 3) (Continued) Calibration Start Stop Component Frequency Frequency Waveguide Flange Compatible Part Number (GHz) (GHz) Type Type Flanges xxUA90 8.200 12.400 WR90 WG16 UnivUS-90 CPR90F CPR90G UG-1360/U UG-1361/U UG-1736/U...
Page 256 F-4 Flange Compatibility Appendix F —Waveguide Data Universal Flange Compatibility Table F-5. Universal Flange Compatibility (3 of 3) Calibration Start Stop Component Frequency Frequency Waveguide Compatible Part Number (GHz) (GHz) Type Flange Type Flanges xxUA62 12.400 18.000 WR62 UnivUS-62 UG-541A/U WG18 UG-419/U UG-1665/U...
Page 257: F-5 Waveguide Technical Data
Appendix F —Waveguide Data F-5 Waveguide Technical Data Waveguide Technical Data Table F-6. Waveguide Offset Short Specifications Offset Short P/N Frequency (GHz) Length (mm) 24UM70 6.926 20,710 +/- 0.08 24UM84 8.396 17,040 +/- 0.05 24UM100 10.084 14,675 +/- 0.05 24UM120 12.247 11,978 +/- 0.04 24UA187...
Page 258 F-5 Waveguide Technical Data Appendix F —Waveguide Data Waveguide Technical Data Table F-7. Waveguide Technical Data (1 of 2) Cutoff Waveguide Start Frequency Stop Frequency Frequency Mid-Band Loss Type/Model (GHz) (GHz) (GHz) (dB/m, GHz) WR229, WG11A 3.300 4.900 2.577 0.0374 WR187, WG12 3.950 5.850...
Page 259 Appendix F —Waveguide Data F-5 Waveguide Technical Data Waveguide Technical Data Waveguide Technical Data (2 of 2) Table F-8. Cutoff Waveguide Start Frequency Stop Frequency Frequency Mid-Band Loss Type/Model (GHz) (GHz) (GHz) (dB/m, GHz) EW132 11.000 15.350 9.220 0.17 EW180 14.000 19.700 11.150...
Page 260 F-5 Waveguide Technical Data Appendix F —Waveguide Data F-10 PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 261: Appendix G-More About Dhcp
Appendix G — More About DHCP Introduction DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol allows a server to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices that are connected to the network. Most networks include a DHCP server to manage IP addresses. When a DHCP server is available on the network, DHCP is the preferred IP address mode.
Page 262: Example 1
Windows 2000 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix. : us.anritsu.com IP Address ... . : 172.26.202.172 Subnet Mask ... : 255.255.252.0 Default Gateway .
Page 263 Appendix G —More About DHCP G-4 Operating System Tools Reply from 172.26.202.172: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for 172.26.202.172: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milliseconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms MS202xB UG PN: 10580-00220 Rev.
Page 264 G-4 Operating System Tools Appendix G —More About DHCP PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 265: Appendix H-Formulas
Appendix H — Formulas VNA Master Formulas The following formulas can be used with the VNA Master. Reflection Coefficient Reflection coefficient is the ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the amplitude of incident wave. Reflection Coefficient ρ ≤...
Page 266: Propagation
H-1 VNA Master Formulas Appendix H —Formulas Propagation Propagation is the propagation velocity expressed as a ratio to the speed of light. Propagation Constant ------ ε ≤ < where: Cable Loss Return Loss (dB) Cable Loss ---------------------------------------------- - Peak Valley Cable Loss Average --------------------------------------------- Fault Resolution...
Page 267: Suggested Span
Appendix H —Formulas H-1 VNA Master Formulas Suggested Span Suggested Span is the span needed to get Max Distance to equal Stop Distance. Datapoints 1 × × × – Suggested Span Round-Trip (Hz) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Stop Distance Datapoints 1 × ×...
Page 268 H-1 VNA Master Formulas Appendix H —Formulas PN: 10580-00220 Rev. D MS202xB UG...
Page 269: Index
Numerics to C Index bias Numerics Bias Input Port 1, BNC ..2-23 1-port Bias Input Port 2, BNC ..2-23 cable measurement ... . 5-1 external .
Page 270 D to E cautions defaults approved batteries ... . 1-14 factory ..... . 6-61 automotive 12 VDC adapter .1-14, 2-1 factory, resetting .
Page 271 F to G examples frequency cable loss ..... 5-2 1-port cable measurement ..5-1 DTF in time domain .
Page 272 H to M general instrument specs battery ..... . 1-13 LAN connection ....2-20 calibration .
Page 273 N to R menu additional dist setup (coax) ..6-9 name (for instrument), system settings 2-31 additional dist setup (waveguide) 6-10 number of traces menu ... . 6-48 amplitude (HAPM) .
Page 274 S to T recall setup file type with CAL ... 6-27 GPS information ....13-6 setup file type without CAL ..6-27 menu .
Page 275 U to Z tilt bail waveguide MS2028A use and storage ..1-11 dispersion compensation ..7-4 time domain measurements ..7-1 dispersion correction .
Page 276 balanced ports, Option 77, main topic 1 balanced test configuration 1 battery charging 7, 18 replacement 6 status information 58 symbol 23 bias Bias Input Port 1, BNC 22 Bias Input Port 2, BNC 22 external 7, 2 internal 7, 2 networks, low frequency resonances 11 Status LED 22 bias tee...
Page 277 2 port, considerations 13 before field measurement 5 comparing S11 and S21 6 High Accuracy Power Meter 3 menu, functions overview 12 requirements 5 transmission response vs full 2-port 6 waveguide, considerations 12 cautions approved batteries 7 automotive 12 VDC adapter 7, 1 bias voltage 1 ESD damage 5, 6 propagation velocity of cable 3...
Page 278 current maximum exceeded for bias tee 5 maximum for bias tee 1 CW menu 12 date and time, system settings 29 default gateway functions overview 1 defaults factory 61 factory, resetting 30 delete menu 32 delta marker setup 8 detector RF 21 RF, power monitor 1 DHCP Ethernet address 19...
Page 279 time domain 1 domain menu 47 EEPROM memory 25, 3 enabling Ethernet 19 ESD damage, cautions 6 Ethernet address functions overview 19 address, system settings 29 enabling 19 examples cable loss 2 DTF in time domain 7 DTF, 1-port 1 S11 1 Smith Chart, 1-port 4 smoothing 2...
Page 280 dispersion, time domain 4 distance setup menu 8 domain menu 47 external reference 21 freq menu 4 group delay calculation 5 IFBW in sweep menu 50 insertion loss sweep example 2 limit edit menu 38 limit line and freq span 36 marker capabilities 7 measure menu, domain 44 range of instrument 1...
Page 281 ESD damage 6 maintenance 5 verification 5 activating 1 antenna 1 option 31, main topic 1 group delay 2-port amplifier measurement 10 formula 5 headset jack 21 High Accuracy Power Meter analog display 5 averaging 6 basic setup 2 calibration 3 limits 7 menus 8 Option 19, main topic 1...
Page 282 front panel keys 10 soft key types 11 LAN connection 19 system settings 29 VNA configuration 60 language system settings 30 LED, Bias Status 22 limit alarm, on/off soft key 37 High Accuracy Power Meter 7 limit edit menu 38 menu 37 menu group 36 menu, functions overview 36...
Page 283 trace description 3 measurement file type 27 memory EEPROM 25, 3 flash, internal 25, 3 profile and security 25, 3 RAM 25, 3 USB 25, 3 menu additional dist setup (coax) 9 additional dist setup (waveguide) 10 amplitude (HAPM) 10 application options 57, 59 bias tee 6 bias tee setup 52...
Page 284 units (HAPM) 10 windowing 7 Zero⁄Cal 9 menu groups file 22 limit 36 marker 39 measurement 43 minimize an active trace 2 mismatch, DTF example 3 mixed mode reflection coefficients Sc1d1 and Sd1c1 1 mna file type description 27 mode selection 16 name (for instrument), system settings 30 number of traces menu 48 offset short 12...
Page 285 monitor, Option 5, main topic 1 power-on cycle 2 relative 2 relative soft key, power monitor 2 RF detector 21 supply failure 6 preset menu 54 functions overview 54 preventive maintenance 5 profile, memory profile and security 25, 3 propagation velocity caution 3 RAM Memory 25, 3 real and imaginary numbers S-parameters 4...
Page 286 In Manuals 1 On Equipment 1 sampling oscilloscope alternative 1 satellites, GPS 1 save current screen image to JPEG 24 Sc1c1 reflection coefficient 1 Scalar Network Analyzer (SNA) 1 scale menu 55 screen capture feature, JPEG 24 Sd1d1 reflection coefficient 1 Sd1d1, differential S-parameter defined 1 Option 2 1...
Page 287 subnet mask 19 sweep external trigger 21 menu, VNA 50 preset resets sweep conditions 54 SWR formula 5 SWR versus return loss 2 symbols and indicators 23 system GPS 28 menu 58 menu group 57 menu, access 27 menu, functions overview 57 options menu 57 options soft key 19 settings 27...
Page 288 external sweep 21 triple offset short (SSST) 12 tuning example, 1-port 4 txt file type description 27 units of measurement, setting 28 update OS 61 USB memory device interface 20 no access with Option 7 25, 3 security 25, 3 use of phase stable Cable 5 UTC 4 vector network analyzer...
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Anritsu VNA Master MS202 B Series User Manual

Chapter 1-General Information

Chapter 2-Quick Start Guide

Chapter 3-VNA Display Overview

Chapter 4-VNA Fundamentals

Chapter 5-VNA Measurements

Chapter 6-VNA Menus

Chapter 7 - Time Domain, Option 2

Chapter 8 - Power Monitor, Option 5

Chapter 9 - Secure Data Option 7

Chapter 10 - Bias Tee, Option 10

Chapter 11-Vector Voltmeter, Option

Chapter 12-High Accuracy Power Meter, Option

Chapter 13-GPS Receiver, Option

Chapter 14-Balanced Ports, Option

Chapter 15-Anritsu PC Software Tools

Appendix A-Signal Standards

Appendix B-Error Messages

Appendix C-Windowing

Appendix D-Tower Mounted Amplifiers

Appendix E-Coaxial Cable Technical Data

Appendix F-Waveguide Data

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