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- Page 1 AutoCal ® 36581NNF, 36581KKF, 36582KKF Automatic VNA Calibrator User’s Guide Automatic Calibrator for Anritsu 360B and 37000 Series Vector Network Analyzers or MS462XX Series Vector Network Measurement Systems MARCH 2007 10410-00199 COPYRIGHT 2007, ANRITSU CO. REVISION: E...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information Introduction ..... 1-1 Description ..... 1-1 Calibrations . - Page 4 WARRANTY The Anritsu product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs.
- Page 6 How to Use this Manual This manual describes how to setup the AutoCal ® calibrator and how to access the on line HELP documentation. After setup, nearly all oper- ation is guided by the associated software, running on a standard Per- sonal Computer.
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Page 7: General Information
Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This chapter provides a general description of the AutoCal calibrators, including specifications, setup, and the use of the associated software and online documentation. This series has five models, as shown below. Throughout this manual, the term AutoCal will refer to the series. - Page 8 AutoCal module to the PC host controller, VNA, or VNMS. The GPIB interface (IEEE488.2) is used to control the VNA. The VNA must be either an Anritsu model 360B or a member of the Anritsu 37000 series. Power is supplied by a connecting cable from a universal power supply (+5 Vdc, +15 Vdc, -15 Vdc for the electronic modules;...
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Page 9: Calibrations
Chapter 1 General Information Calibrations Four types of calibrations can be performed using AutoCal: One-Port: S 1-Port and S 1-Port are 1-port calibrations performed on the indicated port of the VNA and are equivalent to the traditional Open-Short-Load calibrations. Note that an S 1-Port calibration is not available with the 360B. -
Page 10: System Requirements
Serial communications port (COM port) · Network Analyzer: Anritsu 360B, with system software version 4.04 or newer · Anritsu 37000, system software version 1.04 or newer or 3.23 or · newer for internal control MS462XX Vector Network Measurement System, system ·... -
Page 11: Definitions
True thrus can be used in lieu of the internal thrus in some calibrations for small improvements in transmission tracking accuracy. This is available only in some firmware versions; contact Anritsu for more information. Isolation For certain measurements that require accurate S... -
Page 12: Vna Measurement Averaging Factor
Chapter 1 General Information VNA Measurement Averaging Factor This is the averaging factor used within the VNA to determine the number of samples taken during a calibration. Default values are provided for the various standards with the general rule being higher averaging for measurements with lower signal-to-noise ratios (for example, match measurements on loads or thrus). -
Page 13: Performance Specifications
Chapter 1 General Information Performance Specifications 23 °C ± 3 °C ambient Temperature Range: Frequency Range: 40 MHz to 18 GHz (36581NNF) 10 MHz to 9 GHz (36581NNF/2) 40 MHz to 20 GHz (36581KKF) 10 MHz to 9 GHz (36581KKF/2) 40 MHz to 40 GHz (36582KKF) Module Connectors: N Male, N Female (36581NNF) - Page 14 Chapter 1 General Information without 36583 with 36583 36581/2 Converter Set Converter Set Models Source Match: 0.01 to 0.04 GHz —— —— 36 dB 0.04 to 0.2 GHz 34 dB 32 dB 36 dB 0.2 to 2 GHz 34 dB 32 dB 36 dB 0.2 to 9 GHz...
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Page 15: Operation
Chapter 2 Operation Introduction This chapter describes the setup and operation of the AutoCal calibration module, the host PC controller, and how to make use of the extensive on-line documentation. Refer to the MS462XX Operation Manual when using AutoCal with the MS462XX Vector Network Measurement System. - Page 16 Chapter 2 Operation Network Analyzer Da ta E nt ry 37247B 40MHz - 20GHz Me nu M H z G H z1 0 E nter k H z C le ar R e t L oc M arke rs/L im it s Ch ann els Me as urem ent Da ta...
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Page 17: Controller Setup
Chapter 2 Operation Controller Setup Loading Software The AutoCal software is furnished on a standard 3.5 inch floppy disk. The AutoCal host computer must be running the Windows 3.1 or later operating system. Software installation follows standard Windows practice. With Windows running, place the AutoCal software floppy disk in a convenient floppy disk drive (usually a:). -
Page 18: Software Operation
Chapter 2 Operation Software Operation Software Interface The AutoCal software follows the standard Windows interface conventions. As with other Windows-based applications, dialog boxes are used to display available choices or alternatives and for the user to indicate choices or to enter data. If you are not familiar with the Windows interface conventions, study of the Windows documentation will be helpful. -
Page 19: Starting Autocal
Chapter 2 Operation command as labeled. Nearly always, there will be a command button labeled HELP, which gives access to the HELP text (see below). Of- ten, a dialog window will be used only to transmit information to the user. The command button labeled OK serves to close the dialog window. - Page 20 Chapter 2 Operation is moved over a light green area, the cursor turns into a pointing hand. Clicking the cursor brings up a screen with additional material. The user can then continue to bring up related material in the same manner, or can use command buttons to return to the main HELP menu or to return to the main AutoCal program.
- Page 21 Chapter 2 Operation Setup Dialog The Setup dialog box follows Characterization. Setup allows choice of the calibration to be performed. The five possible test configurations are presented in a pull-down window, with the current selection highlighted. Parameters which do not apply to the selected configuration are shown in gray and do not respond to selection.
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Page 22: Automatic Calibration Procedure
Chapter 2 Operation Automatic Calibration Procedure After completion of the setup procedure (above), the VNA begins the automatic calibration run, measuring the standards and pulling the data over the GPIB interface. The user does not need to intervene. When the entire calibration is complete, including all exchanges of standards required by the test, the PC controller will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE . -
Page 23: Pin Depth Specifications
Chapter 2 Operation Pin Depth Specifications The depth of the center pin on connectors is a critical specification, which if not met can cause damage to mating connectors. Table 2-1 provides pin-depth specifications for associated AutoCal connectors. Table 2-1. Pin Depth Specifications Device Connector Pin Depth (inches) -
Page 24: Pin Depth Examples
Chapter 2 Operation Pin Depth Examples Example 1: FEMALE MASTER GAUGE BLOCK (protrusion) Desired nominal value: 0.2070 Case 1 Actual value of master gauge: 0.2071 Protrusion is 0.0001 more than desired. The gauge should be set to indicate +0.0001. Case 2 Actual value of master gauge: 0.2069 Protrusion is 0.0001 less than desired The gauge should be set to indicate -0.0001. - Page 25 NOTES...
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