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- Page 1 Operation Manual Power Sensors MA24xxA/B/D and MA2400xA Anritsu Company Part Number: 10585-00004 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: V Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: October 2020 Copyright 2011 Anritsu Company...
- Page 2 Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service To contact Anritsu, visit the following URL and select the services in your region: http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us FM-2 PN: 10585-00004 Rev.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1—General Information Introduction ....... . . 1-1 Power Meter Models . - Page 4 Table of Contents (Continued) Sensor Descriptions ......2-3 MA247xD Standard Diode Sensors ... . 2-3 MA244xD High Accuracy Diode Sensors .
- Page 5 Table of Contents (Continued) SWR Performance Data ..... . . A-2 MA247xA ....... . A-2 MA2472B/D .
- Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) Contents-4 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. V MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
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Page 7: Chapter 1-General Information
Chapter 1 — General Information Introduction This manual provides descriptions and specifications for Anritsu power sensors that are used with Anritsu power meters. It includes care, handling and performance verification information. USB power sensors are not covered in this manual. -
Page 8: Identification Numbers
Note used with Anritsu MA24xxD and MA2400xA Series power sensors. Identification Numbers The Anritsu model number and serial number is located on the power sensor. Please refer to these numbers when corresponding with Anritsu Customer Service. PN: 10585-00004 Rev. V... -
Page 9: User Documentation
• Power Meters and Power Sensors Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00423 Power Sensor documentation, updated software, and other power measurement related product literature can be downloaded from the Anritsu product page Library tab: https://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/rf-microwave/power- meters-and-sensors Documentation Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document:... -
Page 10: User Interface Navigation Conventions
1-3 Instrument Care Chapter 1 — General Information User Interface Navigation Conventions Navigation in Power Meter and Test Equipment: Elements in navigation shortcuts or paths (identified as “Navigation”) are separated with the pipe symbol (“|”). Menu and dialog box names are distinctive Sans Serif font. -
Page 11: Connecting
Chapter 1 — General Information 1-3 Instrument Care To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or wrenches to tighten connectors. Inadequate torque settings can affect measurement accuracy. Over-tightening connectors can cause damage to the connector or instrument, Refer to the connector type torque settings listed in Table 1-2 on page 1-6. -
Page 12: Torque Settings
1-3 Instrument Care Chapter 1 — General Information Torque Settings The recommended torque settings for the USB power sensor and Power Master is listed in Table 1-2. Table 1-2. Connector Wrench Requirements – Torque Wrenches and Settings – Open End Wrenches Connector Torque Wrench Torque... -
Page 13: Chapter 2-Functional Description
• MA247xX, MA244xX, MA249xX, and MA2411X Diode Sensors • MA248xX Universal Sensors Internal EEPROM All Anritsu power sensors contain an internal EEPROM for storage of calibration data as a function of frequency, power, and temperature. The power meter to interpolate and correct readings automatically. - Page 14 Refer to Chapter 3 for test instructions. There are no user serviceable parts inside the power sensors. Contact your local Anritsu Service Center and Note return the power sensor with a detailed description of the observed problems. PN: 10585-00004 Rev. V...
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Page 15: Sensor Descriptions
Sensor Descriptions MA247xD Standard Diode Sensors Description The Anritsu MA247xD standard diode sensors are designed for use with the ML2430, ML2480 and ML2490 series power meters. They are designed for high dynamic range, high accuracy CW and TDMA measurements. These power sensors have 90 dB dynamic range and linearity better than 1.8% making them the choice for... -
Page 16: Ma248Xd Universal Sensors
2-2 Sensor Descriptions Chapter 2 — Functional Description Features • Wide dynamic range sensors (–67 dBm to +20 dBm) • Accurate CW average power measurements • Wide frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 50 GHz (sensor dependent) • Calibration factors stored in EEPROM MA248xD Universal Sensors Description The MA248xD series are true RMS sensors with a dynamic range... -
Page 17: Ma249Xa Wideband Sensors
MA249xA Wideband Sensors Description The Anritsu MA249xA wideband power sensors are designed for use with the Anritsu ML2480 and ML2490 series power meters. These sensors provide peak power, crest factor, average power, rise time, fall time, maximum power, minimum power and statistical data of wideband signals. -
Page 18: Ma2400Xa Thermal Sensors
• Calibration factors stored in EEPROM MA246xD Fast Diode Sensors (obsolete) Description The MA246xD fast diode sensors from Anritsu have a rise time of 0.6 s. This, together with a sensor video bandwidth of 1.25 MHz, makes them the ideal solution for power measurements on N-CDMA (IS-95) signals. - Page 19 Chapter 2 — Functional Description 2-2 Sensor Descriptions The MA246xD are dual diode sensors that deliver a greater than 80 dB dynamic range, which makes them suitable for both open and closed loop power control testing. Pulses down to 1 s can also be captured and displayed, thanks to the sensor rise time of 0.6 s.
- Page 20 2-2 Sensor Descriptions Chapter 2 — Functional Description PN: 10585-00004 Rev. V MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
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Page 21: Chapter 3-Performance Verification
All the above sensors have one common function: For a given signal frequency, they translate a sensed input power into an output voltage. The Anritsu ML2400 Series power meters interpret the sensor voltages with signal frequencies and output correct power readings. -
Page 22: Swr Performance
SWR values for each sensor model are listed in Appendix B, “Specifications”. The uncertainty of the SWR performance of the power sensors is determined by using the Anritsu 37000 Vector Network Analyzer and 54000 Scalar Measurement systems. Refer to the “SWR Performance Data”... - Page 23 Chapter 3 — Performance Verification 3-3 SWR Performance 2. Connect the power sensor to the network analyzer test port, and measure the power sensor input match. Usually, network analyzers measure match in terms of return loss in dB. The return loss to magnitude of reflection coefficient conversion equations are: ...
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Page 24: Sensitivity Performance
Universal power sensor) • Various adapters as needed Setup: ML24xx Power Meter The following procedure sets the Anritsu ML24xx power meter to the voltage measurement mode: 1. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown: System | More | More | More 2. -
Page 25: Setup: Ml248Xa Power Meter
Chapter 3 — Performance Verification 3-4 Sensitivity Performance Setup: ML248xA Power Meter The following procedure sets the Anritsu ML248xA power meter to the voltage measurement mode. This meter is required for testing MA249xA and MA2411A/B Series power sensors. 1. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown: Channel | Setup | CW | Exit | System | Service | Diag | 0 | Enter 2. -
Page 26: Procedure: Universal Power Sensors
2. Without connecting the sensor to the signal source, zero the power meter by pressing the Cal/Zero key, then the Zero soft key. When using the Anritsu ML2480 Series Power Meter, press Note the Zero Sensor A function key. - Page 27 Chapter 3 — Performance Verification 3-4 Sensitivity Performance 7. Read and record the sensor output voltage in the table. 8. Adjust the signal source power to the second power level specified in the table. 9. Set the range hold on the power meter by pressing the following keys in sequence: Sensor | Setup | More 10.
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Page 28: Return Meter To Power Measurement Mode
System | Setup | More | Preset | Factory ML24xx Power Meter The following key sequence returns the Anritsu ML248xx power meter to the factory default power measurement mode. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown: 1. -
Page 29: Measurement Uncertainty
Chapter 3 — Performance Verification 3-5 Measurement Uncertainty Measurement Uncertainty General Information Overall power measurement uncertainty has many component parts: Instrument Accuracy The accuracy of the meter used to read the power sensor. Sensor Linearity and Temperature Linearity Sensor linearity and temperature linearity describe the relative power level response over the dynamic range of the sensor. -
Page 30: Uncertainty Examples
An example of measurement uncertainty is detailed for several power sensors in the table below. Anritsu power sensors with an ML2437A power meter are used to measure the power of a 16 GHz, 7 dBm signal from a source with a 1.5:1 SWR. -
Page 31: Cal Factor Uncertainty
10.27% ±20 °C Cal Factor Uncertainty Calibration Factor data is stored within the sensor EEPROM. Power sensor calibration is performed at regional Anritsu Service Centers. Contact your Anritsu representative for local calibration and service support. Calibration Factor Uncertainty Tables The values in... - Page 32 Table 3-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (1 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
- Page 33 Table 3-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (2 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
- Page 34 Table 3-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (3 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
- Page 35 Table 3-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (4 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
- Page 36 3-6 Cal Factor Uncertainty Chapter 3 — Performance Verification Table 3-4. MA2400xA Sensor Cal Factor Uncertainty Frequency MA24002A MA24004A MA24005A (GHz) 10 MHz to 50 MHz 2.00 3.00 3.00 50 MHz to 6 GHz 1.00 2.50 2.50 6 GHz to 18 GHz 1.60 4.60 3.70...
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Page 37: Appendix A-Test Records
Appendix A — Test Records Introduction This appendix provides tables for recording the results of the performance verification tests (Chapter 3). They provide the means for maintaining an accurate and complete record of instrument performance. Measurement Uncertainty All test records are provided with a measurement uncertainty, which consists of the type-B components. -
Page 38: Swr Performance Data
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: SWR Performance Data The SWR performance data in the following tables is Note expressed in reflection coefficient magnitude. MA247xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty... -
Page 39: Ma2472B/D
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2472B/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 40: Ma2400Xa
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2400xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 41: Ma244Xx (Except Ma2442B/D
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA244xx (Except MA2442B/D) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 42: Ma2442B/D
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2442B/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 43: Ma2481A
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2481A 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 44: Ma2481B/D, Ma2482A/D
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2481B/D, MA2482A/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 45: Ma249Xa
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA249xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz – 2.5 GHz 0.012 0.057 2.5 GHz –... -
Page 46: Ma2411X
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2411x 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 300 MHz – 2.5 GHz 0.012 0.070 2.5 GHz – 26 GHz 0.015 0.149 26 GHz –... -
Page 47: Ma2421A/D (Obsolete
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2421A/D (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.048 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.048 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 48: Ma2468A, Ma2469A, Ma2469B (Obsolete
A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2468A, MA2469A, MA2469B (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 49: Ma2468B/D, Ma2469C/D (Obsolete
Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2468B/D, MA2469C/D (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –... -
Page 50: A-5 Sensitivity Performance Data
A-5 Sensitivity Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: Sensitivity Performance Data Sensor Sensitivity Performance Sensor Input Actual (dBV) Sensitivity Sensor Power (dBm) Measured (dBV) MA2411A/B +3.6 to +4.3 MA244xx –7.7 to –6.1 MA246xx –7.7 to –5.9 MA247xx –5.7 to –3.9... - Page 51 A to U Index return loss conversion ... . . 3-3 attenuator ....3-4 S11 ..... . 3-3 calibration data sensitivity test .
- Page 52 Index-2 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. V MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
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