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Spectrum Master Model MS2721A Spectrum Analyzer MAINTENANCE MANUAL P/N: 10580-00105 490 JARVIS DRIVE · MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-2809 REVISION D PRINTED: JUNE 2006 COPYRIGHT ã 2005-2006 ANRITSU CO.
1.2. Description The Spectrum Master MS2721A is a synthesizer-based handheld spectrum analyzer. 1.3. Recommended Test Equipment The following test equipment is recommended for use in testing and maintaining the Spectrum Master.
· BNC male to BNC male coaxial cable Procedure: 1. Connect the 10 MHz Reference Standard to the Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source and to the Spec- trum Master. Connect the output of the MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source to the connector of the Spectrum Master.
Use this procedure to adjust the frequency if the unit fails the Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Accuracy verification test in Section 2.1. Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source, with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · 10 MHz Reference Standard · Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (part number 40-168) ·...
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Press and hold the key and press the , and (from top) soft keys together to enter into the Spectrum Master Shift Service Mode. Shift Key Soft Keys 4, 6, and 8 Figure 1. MS2721A Spectrum Master Service Mode Key Sequence 17.
This test can be used to verify the phase noise of the Spectrum Master. Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source, with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (part number 40-168) ·...
The following test can be used to verify the input related spurious response of the Spectrum Master. Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · 10 MHz Reference Standard ·...
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21. Press the soft key, use the keypad to enter 5, then press the soft key. # of Average Enter 22. Wait until the displays 5/5. Trace Count 23. Press the key and select the soft key. Marker Peak Search 24.
· Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) Procedure: 1. Connect the 50 Ohm termination to the Spectrum Master RF In Connect the external power supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) to the Spectrum Master. Press the key to turn on the Spectrum Master. ON/OFF...
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· Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) Procedure: Connect the 50 Ohm termination to the Spectrum Master RF In Connect the external power supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) to the Spectrum Master. Press the key to turn on the Spectrum Master. ON/OFF...
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11. Use the keypad to enter 10 and select the soft key. 12. Press the soft key and use the keypad to enter 1, then select the soft key. 13. Press the key and select the soft key. Freq Start Freq 14.
· Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) Procedure: Connect the 50 Ohm termination to the Spectrum Master RF In Connect the external power supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) to the Spectrum Master. Press the key to turn on the Spectrum Master. ON/OFF...
The following test can be used to verify the input related spurious signals of the Spectrum Master at different frequen- cies. Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source with options 2A, 3, 4 and 15, or equivalent · Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) · 10 MHz Reference Standard ·...
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18. Record the Marker 1 amplitude reading for 1674 MHz. 19. Press the key and select the soft key. Freq Start Freq 20. Use the keypad to enter 100 and select the soft key. 21. Press soft key, enter 1673 and press the soft key.
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54. Press the key and then press the (5) key. Shift Trace 55. Select the soft key. Trace A Operations 56. Press the soft key, use the keypad to enter 5, then press the soft key. # of Average Enter 57.
The following test can be used to verify the resolution bandwidth accuracy of the Spectrum Master at different frequen- cies. Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · Anritsu Spectrum Master External Power Supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) · 10 MHz Reference Standard ·...
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21. Repeat steps 12 through 20 for other settings in Table 5. Lower Upper Span Measured Values Setting Limit Limit 3 MHz 4.5 MHz Auto 2.7 MHz 3.3 MHz 1 MHz 1.5 MHz Auto 900 kHz 1.1 MHz 300 KHz 450 kHz Auto 270 KHz...
Level Accuracy across Frequency Test Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · Anritsu ML2438A Dual Channel Power Meter or equivalent · Anritsu MA2442A High Accuracy Power Sensors or equivalent (2) ·...
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34RSN50 F r e q u e n c y C l e a r B a c k E n t r y S p a c e ADAPTER L e v e l O u t p u t M o d u l a t i o n O n O f f S y s t e m...
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ATTENUATOR 34NN50A 34RSN50 ADAPTER ADAPTER Figure 3. Frequency Level Accuracy Test Setup Connect the external power supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) to the Spectrum Master. Press the key to turn on the Spectrum Master. ON/OFF Press the key, the (1) key, and then the...
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17. Press the key and select the soft key. Marker Peak Search 18. Record the Marker 1 amplitude reading in Table 7. 19. Verify that the Marker 1 amplitude reading is within the specification shown in Table 7. 20. Repeat steps 12 to 19 for the other frequencies in column 1 of Table 7. 21.
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Level Accuracy vs Input Power Level Test Equipment Required: · Anritsu MG3692A Synthesized Signal Source with options 2A, 3, 4, 15A, and 22, or equivalent · Anritsu ML2438A Dual Channel Power Meter or equivalent · Anritsu MA2442A High Accuracy Power Sensor or equivalent (2) ·...
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Sensor Set the MG3692A output to 50 MHz CW. Connect the external power supply (Anritsu part number 40-168) to the Spectrum Master. On the Spectrum Master, press the key, the (1) key, and then the...
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15. Adjust the source power so that the power meter displays the corresponding desired Sensor B reading as re- corded for 0 dBm in column 2 of Table 8. 16. Press the key and select the soft key. Marker Peak Search 17.
3. Battery Pack Removal and Replacement This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing the Spectrum Master battery pack. 1. With the Spectrum Master laying flat, face up, on a stable surface, locate the battery access door (Figure 4). BATTERY DOOR Figure 4.
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4. With the battery access door completely removed, grasp the battery lanyard and pull the battery straight out of the unit, as illustrated in Figure 7. Figure 7. Removing the Battery 5. Replacement is the opposite of removal. Note the orientation of the battery contacts, and be sure to insert the new battery with the contacts facing the bottom of the unit (Figure 8).
· Use only Anritsu approved battery packs. · Recharge the battery only in the Spectrum Master or in an Anritsu approved charger. · When the Spectrum Master or the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
6. Opening the Spectrum Master Case This procedure provides instructions for opening the Spectrum Master case. With the case opened, the internal assem- blies can be removed and replaced, as detailed in the following sections. 1. Place the Spectrum Master face down on a stable work surface. 2.
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J3000 EXT TRIG IN EXT REF IN J3007 100M SPA 37.8M IN Figure 10. Front Panel Assembly Removal and Cable Connections NOTE: Proper routing of the cables is important for instrument performance. Note the cable routing as illustrated in the drawing below. EXTERNAL TRIGGER CABLE FROM...
7. Main PCB Assembly Replacement This procedure provides instructions for replacing the Main PCB assembly. The Main PCB assembly is located in the front panel half of the instrument. NOTE: The Main PCB assembly and the Spectrum Analyzer module are always replaced as a set. 1.
8. Spectrum Analyzer Module Assembly Replacement This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing the Spectrum Analyzer Module. The Spectrum Ana- lyzer Module Assembly is located in the back half of the case and includes the connector panel. NOTE: The Main PCB assembly and the Spectrum Analyzer module are always replaced as a set. 1.
9. LCD Assembly Replacement This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) once the Main PCB assembly has been separated from the Spectrum Master. 1. Open the Spectrum Master case as detailed in Section 6. 2.
10. LCD Backlight PCB Removal and Replacement This procedure provides instruction for removing and replacing the Spectrum Master LCD backlight PCB. 1. Open the Spectrum Master case as detailed in Section 6. 2. Remove the Main PCB assembly from the front panel as directed in Section 7. 3.
11. Keypad Membrane and PCB Replacement This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing the keypad membrane and PCB. NOTE: The keypad PCBs and membranes can be replaced without opening the Spectrum Master case. 1. Place the instrument face up on a protected work surface. 2.
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NOTE: The speaker is held in place by four locating pins on the inside of the keypad bezel. When the keypad bezel is removed, the speaker is held only by the fragile connecting wires. Use care not to damage the speaker wires when removing or replacing the keypad membrane or PCB. 4.
12. Function Key Membrane and Switchpad Replacement This procedure provides instructions for replacing the function key membrane and switchpad. NOTE: The function key PCB and membrane can be replaced without opening the Spectrum Master case. 1. Place the instrument face up on a protected work surface. 2.
13. Accessories and Replaceable Parts Accessories and replaceable parts for the Spectrum Master MS2721A are listed below. Accessories Part Number Description 10580-00103 User’s Guide, Spectrum Master MS2721A 10580-00104 Programming Manual, Spectrum Master MS2721A (disk only) 2300-498 Handheld Software Tools CD...
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Hardware Part Number Description 905-2639P Screw, Pan, M3 x 6, Phillips, SS, PCH 905-2642P Screw, Pan, M3 x 12, Phillips, SS, PCHL 905-2633P Screw, Pan, M2 x 6, Phillips, SS, PCHL 905-2663 M3 x 0.5 KEP Nut 905-2684P Screw, M2 x 14 MM, 18-8 SS 905-2685 Screw, 4 MM, Phillips, SS, Shoulder 410-101...
14. Appendix A: MS2721A Test Records The following sections contain test records that can be used to record the performance of the Spectrum Master Model MS2721A. 14.1. Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Accuracy Test Frequency Measured Value Specification 1 GHz ±1 KHz 7 GHz ±7 KHz 14.2.
14.11. (e)Spectrum Analyzer Level Accuracy Through Power Test Setting Test Power Level (dBm) Desired Sensor B Reading @ 50 MHz –4 –10 –14 –20 –24 –30 –34 –40 –44 –50 14.12. (f) Spectrum Analyzer Level Accuracy Through Power Test Setting Input Reference Power...
14. Plug in the Fan, Battery and Encoder Knob harnesses into the Mother Board. Temporarily install the battery pack and power on the unit and observe weather or not the Anritsu logo appears on the screen. This will verify that the keypad connection header was properly fitted. After verification, turn unit off and remove the battery pack.
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19. Place the Spectrum Analyzer Module into the bottom half of the new poly case. Make sure the panel is prop- erly aligned into the case grooves and then fully tighten the screw left loose in the previous step. Using five new screws, install them into there original locations, leaving the bottom right screw empty.
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Table 1. Anritsu Service Centers UNITED STATES FRANCE KOREA ANRITSU COMPANY ANRITSU S.A ANRITSU CORPORATION LTD. 490 Jarvis Drive 9 Avenue du Quebec Service Center: Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Zone de Courtaboeuf 8F Hyunjuk Building Telephone: (408) 776-8300 91951 Les Ulis Cedex...
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