Page 1 MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester Operation Manual Vol. 1 (Main Unit) 17th Edition For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. Keep this manual with the equipment. ANRITSU CORPORATION Document No.: M-W1709AE-17.0...
Page 2 Safety Symbols To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu Corporation uses the following safety symbols to indicate safety-related information. Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment.
Page 3: For Safety
For Safety WARNING 1. ALWAYS refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which the alert mark shown on the left is attached. If the advice in the operation manual is not followed there is a risk of personal injury or reduced equipment performance.
Page 4 5. The performance-guarantee seal verifies the integrity of the equipment. Calibration To ensure the continued integrity of the equipment, only Anritsu service personnel, or service personnel of an Anritsu sales representative, should break this seal to repair or calibrate the equipment. If the performance-guarantee seal is broken by you or a third party, the performance of the equipment cannot be guaranteed.
Page 5 Input of an excessive signal may damage the equipment. Maximum DC voltage ratings: RF Input ±DC 0 V Maximum AC power (continuous wave) ratings: For MS8608A, High Power Input connector: +40 dBm Low Power Input connector: +20 dBm For MS8609A, +20 dBm...
Page 6 Back-up Battery the memory. This battery must be replaced by service personnel when it has reached the end of its useful life; contact the Anritsu sales section or your nearest representative. Note: The battery used in this equipment has a maximum useful life of 7 years.
Page 7 In addition, this warranty is valid only for the original equipment purchaser. It is not transferable if the equipment is resold. Anritsu Corporation shall assume no liability for injury or financial loss of the customer due to the use of or a failure to be able to use this equipment.
Page 8 Notes On Export Management This product and its manuals may require an Export License/Approval by the Government of the product's country of origin for re-export from your country. Before re-exporting the product or manuals, please contact us to confirm whether they are export-controlled items or not. When you dispose of export-controlled items, the products/manuals need to be broken/shredded so as not to be unlawfully used for military purpose.
Page 9 2002/96/EC (the “WEEE Directive”) in European Union. For Products placed on the EU market after August 13, 2005, please contact your local Anritsu representative at the end of the product's useful life to arrange disposal in accordance with your initial contract and the local law.
Page 10 Front Panel Power Switch To prevent malfunction caused by accidental touching, the front power switch of this equipment turns on the power if it is pressed continuously for about one second in the standby state. If the switch is pressed continuously for one second in the power-on state, the equipment enters the standby state.
Page 11 CE Conformity Marking Anritsu affixes the CE conformity marking on the following product(s) in accordance with the Council Directive 93/68/EEC to indicate that they conform to the EMC and LVD directive of the European Union (EU). CE marking 1. Product Model...
Page 12 EN 61000-3-2: 2006 (Class A equipment) • LVD: EN 61010-1: 2001 (Pollution Degree 2) 4. Authorized representative Name: Loic Metais European Quality Manager ANRITSU S.A. France Address, city: 16/18 Avenue du Québec SILIC 720 Zone de Courtaboeuf 91951 Les Ulis Cedex Country:...
Page 13 C-tick Conformity Marking Anritsu affixes the C-tick mark on the following product(s) in accordance with the regulation to indicate that they conform to the EMC framework of Australia/New Zealand. C-tick marking 1. Product Model Model: MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester...
Page 14 • Transport condition Be sure to use a carrying case for transport or carriage in a plant or a room. Turn off the power of the MS8608A/MS8609A at least 30 minutes before carriage to reduce the Rubidium oscillator’s temperature. • Operating condition Do not place things that possess magnetism (more than 0.5 gauss) such as magnets near...
Page 15 Power Line Fuse Protection For safety, Anritsu products have either one or two fuses in the AC power lines as requested by the customer when ordering. A fuse is inserted in one of the AC power lines. Single fuse: Double fuse:...
Page 16 About Eco label The label shown on the left is attached to Anritsu products meeting our environmental standards. Details about this label and the environmental standards are available on the Anritsu website at http://www.anritsu.com...
Page 17: About This Manual
Remote Control for Spectrum Analyzer Function: Provides in- formation on remotely-operating the spectrum analyzer func- tion of the MS8608A/MS8609A using an external controller. For the operating instructions to use the MS8608A/MS8609A as a transitter tester, refer to the separate operation manuals of the measurement software.
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Page 19 MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester Operation Manual Vol. 1 (Main Unit: Panel Operation)
Page 20: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Safety ............About This Manual........Section 1 General......... Product Outline ............... Equipment Configuration ............Optional Accessories and Peripherals ........Specifications ................Section 2 Preparations Before Use .... Installation Site and Environmental Conditions ....... Safety Measures ..............Installation ................
Page 21 Section 5 Setting Functions ......Setting Operation Status ............Setting Print Destination ............5-15 Setting External Interface ............5-16 File Operations ................ 5-20 Changing Measurement System ..........5-23 Moving to Transmitter Tester Mode ........5-24 Moving to Spectrum Analyzer Mode ........5-25 Installing Measurement Software ..........
Page 23: Section 1 General
Section 1 General This section outlines the MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester and explains the configuration of MS8608A/MS8609A standard accessories, options, the optional accessories, and peripherals for expanding the MS8608A/ MS8609A capabilities, and the MS8608A/MS8609A specifications. Product Outline ..............1-3 Equipment Configuration ............
Page 24 Section 1 General...
Page 25: Product Outline
The MS8608A/MS8609A can efficiently evaluate the performance of terminals for digital mobile communications which support various digital modulation methods. The MS8608A/MS8609A can also be used as a spectrum analyzer without any measuring software. I Fast and precision measurement Main transmission measurement of the MS8608A/MS8609A uses fast digital signal processing technology to achieve fast and precision measurements.
Page 26: Equipment Configuration
This paragraph describes the configuration of the MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester with standard accessories and the various options to expand the functions. Standard configuration The table below shows the configuration of the MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester with the standard accessories. Standard Composition Item Model/Order NO.
Page 27: Options
Section 1 General Options The table below shows the options for MS8608A/MS8609A which are sold separately. Model † - Order No. † Name Remarks Aging rate: ≤ 5 × 10 –10 MS8608A-01/MS8609A-01 Precision frequency reference /day oscillator MS8608A-02/MS8609A-02 Narrow Resolution...
Page 28: Measurement Software
Contact us or our representatives for the detailed functions and performances of the measurement software. The following measurement software is available for the MS8608A/MS8609. MX860801A/B/MX860901A/B W-CDMA measurement softwares These measurement softwares are used for evaluating the performance of a W-CDMA device, a base station and mobile station terminals.
Page 29: Optional Accessories And Peripherals
Section 1 General Optional Accessories and Peripherals The following table shows the optional accessories and peripherals for MS8608A/ MS8609A which are all sold separately. Optional Accessories Model † - Order No. † Name Remarks J0576D Coaxial cord, 1 m N-P · 5D-2W · N-P J0127C Coaxial cord, 0.5 m...
Page 30: Specifications
9 kHz to 7.8 GHz (MS8608A), 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz (MS8609A) Maximum input level +40 dBm (10 W): High Power Input +20 dBm (100 mW): Low Power Input (MS8608A) +20 dBm (100 mW): RF Input (MS8609A) Continuous averaged power...
Page 31 177 mm (H), 320 mm (W), 411 mm (D) (exclude handle, legs, front cover, fan cover) ≤ 16 kg (MS8608A), ≤ 16.5 kg (MS8609A) Nominal values Mass 85 to 132 V, 170 to 250V (wide range ac voltage), 47.5 to 63 Hz, ≤ 400 VA...
Page 32 Section 1 General Item Specifications Conducted disturbance Meets EN 61326-1: 2006 (Class A) Radiation disturbance Meets EN 61326-1: 2006 (Class A) Harmonic Current Meets EN 61000-3-2: 2006 (Class A) Emission Electrostatic Discharge Meets EN 61326-1: 2006 (Table 2) Electromagnetic Field Meets EN 61326-1: 2006 (Table 2) Immunity Fast Transient / Burst...
Page 33 Section 1 General • Specifications of spectrum analyzer function (MS8608A) Item Specifications Frequency range 9 kHz to 7.8 GHz Frequency band Band0 (9 kHz to 3.2 GHz), Band 1–L : 1.6 to 3.2 GHz (Option 03), Band1– (3.15 to 6.3 GHz), Band1+ (6.2 to 7.8 GHz)
Page 34 Section 1 General Item Specifications Level Residual measurement response At 20 dB input attenuator, input 50 Ω termination High Power ≤–80 dBm (1 MHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0) Input ≤–70 dBm (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1) At 0 dB input attenuator, input 50 Ω termination Low Power ≤–100 dBm (1 MHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0) Input...
Page 35 Section 1 General (Continued) Item Specifications Scale:10 div (at single scale) Log scale: 10 dB, 5 dB, 2 dB, 1 dB/div Linear scale: 10%, 5%, 2%, 1%/div Linearity (after calibration) Log scale: ±0.4 dB (0 to –20 dB, RBW≤1 kHz), ±1.0 dB (0 to –90 dB, RBW≤1 kHz) Scale Fidelity Linear scale: ±4% of reference level Marker level resolution...
Page 36 Section 1 General Item Specifications Numbers of point Can be either 501 or 1001 point. Normal Positive Peak Detection mode Negative Peak Sample Average Display function Trace A, Trace B, Trace A/B, Trace A/BG, Trace A/Time A → B, B → A, A ↔ B, A + B → A, A – B → A, A – B + DL → A Trace calculation Storage function Normal, View, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, Linear Average, Cumulative, Over Write...
Page 37 Section 1 General • Specifications of spectrum analyzer function (MS8609A) Item Specifications Frequency range 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz Frequency band Band0 (9 kHz to 3.2 GHz), Band1− (3.15 to 6.3 GHz), Band1+ (6.2 to 7.8 GHz), Band 2+ (7.7 to 13.2 GHz) Mixer harmonic order 1: Band 0, 1−, 1+...
Page 38 Section 1 General Item Specifications Reference level Setting range Log scale –100 to +30 dBm, or equivalent level 22.4 µV to 7.07 V Linear scale Setting resolution Level step 0.1 dB or equivalent level setting range 0.1 to 100 dB Unit Log scale dBm, dBµV, dBmV, dBµV (e.m.f.), W, V, dBµV/m...
Page 39 Section 1 General Item Specifications Scale:10 div (at single scale) Log scale: 10 dB, 5 dB, 2 dB, 1 dB/div Linear scale: 10%, 5%, 2%, 1%/div Linearity (after calibration) Log scale: ±0.4 dB (0 to –20 dB, RBW≤1 kHz), ±1.0 dB (0 to –90 dB, RBW≤1 kHz) Scale Fidelity Linear scale: ±4% of reference level Marker level resolution...
Page 40 Section 1 General Item Specifications Setting range: 1 µs to 1000 s Setting resolution: 1, 2, 5 sequence (1 to 50 µs), 100 µs (100 µs to 4.9 ms), 5 ms (5 ms to 1 s), Sweep time most significant 3-digits (≥1 s) Accuracy: ±1% (10 µs to 1000 s) Sweep mode Continuous, single...
Page 41 –8 –8 , at 25 • Option 02: Narrow Resolution Bandwidths (FFT) Model MS8608A Resolution Bandwidth Setting range: 1 Hz to 1 kHz Switching uncertainly: ±0.5 dB *reference to RBW 3 kHz (analog) ±10% (RBW=30 Hz, 300 Hz) Resolution bandwidth accuracy ±10% Typ.
Page 42 Section 1 General • Option 03: Extension of preselector lower limit (only for MS8608A) Outline Expands lower frequency limit of pre-selector from 3.15 to 1.6 GHz. Frequency band Band 0: 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 1–L: 1.6 to 3.2 GHz, Band 1–: 3.15 to 6.3 GHz Band 1+: 6.2 to 7.8 GHz...
Page 43 , (0 to 45˚C, referred to frequency at 25°C) • Option 08: Pre-amplifier Outline When Pre-amplifier is On, the following performance is specified for the Main Unit specifications. (For the MS8608A, these are applied on Low Power Input.) Gain 20 dB typical 6.5 dB typical (Input frequency ≤...
Page 44 Section 1 General • Option 30: LPF for 2 GHz band carrier cut Function This is for suppression the distortion inside spectrum analyzer by the carrier wave (1.8 to 2 GHz) in W-CDMA low frequency band spurious measurement. *Option 08 cannot be installed simultaneously. Frequency range 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz (LPF: OFF), 9 kHz to 1.0 GHz (LPF: ON) LPF attenuation characteristics ≤–20 dB, –30 dB typical, at 1.8 to 2.2 GHz...
Page 45 The frequency renge of the power meter function of measurement software is extended to 6 GHz. Frequency Range 3 to 6 GHz Level Rangr MS8608A : 0 to +40 dBm : High power input –20 to +20 dBm : Low power input MS8609 : –20 to +20 dBm...
Page 46 Section 1 General 1-24.
Page 47: Section 2 Preparations Before Use
Section 2 Preparations Before Use This section explains the preparations and safety procedures that should be performed before using the MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester. The safety procedures are to prevent the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
Page 48 Section 2 Preparations Before Use...
Page 49: Installation Site And Environmental Conditions
Installation Site and Environmental Conditions Locations to be avoided The MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester operates normally at temperatures from 0 to 50°C and below RH 85%. (When Option 05: Rubidium Reference Oscillator is mounted, its ambient temperature range becomes 0 to 45˚C.) However, for the best performance, the following locations should be avoided.
Page 50: Safety Measures
Power-on WARNING • Before power-on: The MS8608A/MS8609A must be con- nected to protective ground. If the power is switched on without tak- ing this countermeasure, there is a risk of receiving a accidental electric shock.
Page 51: Input Level To Rf Input
Use the N-type connector for the RF Input of the MS8609A and High Power Input of the MS8608A, and SMA-type connector for the Low Power Input of the MS8608A. If different connector is connected, there is an accidental risk of damage to the RF input...
Page 52: Installation
Section 2 Preparations Before Use Installation Rack mounting The Option 47 Rack Mount (IEC) or Option 48 Rack Mount (JIS) (sold separately) is required to mount this unit in a rack. The installation method is included in the rack mount kit diagram. Using Option 05 Rubidium reference oscillator Connect the connectors at rear panel with the J1066 coaxial cord of an accessory for Option 05, as shown below.
Page 53: Preparations Before Power-On
Maintenance of this instrument should be per- formed only by Anritsu trained service personnel who are familiar with the risk involved of fire and electric shock. Potentially lethal voltages existing inside this instrument, if...
Page 54: Connecting The Power Cord
Section 2 Preparations Before Use Connecting the Power Cord Check that the [Line] switch on the rear panel is turned off. Insert the power plug into an outlet, and connect the other end to the power inlet on the rear panel. To ensure that the instrument is earthed, always use the supplied 3- pin power cord, and insert the plug into an outlet with an earth terminal.
Page 55: Replacing Fuse
In addition, if the AC power supply voltage is unsuitable, there is a risk of the internal circuits of the MS8608A/MS8609A being damaged by the abnormal voltage. Before supplying power again after changing the fuses, check that the pro-...
Page 56 Section 2 Preparations Before Use This instrument with standard accessories has a spare fuse. The fuse is mounted in the fuse holder and must be replaced if they blow. If the fuse must be replaced, locate and remedy the cause before replacing the blown fuse. After performing the safety procedures described on the preceding page, replace the fuse according to the following procedure.
Page 57: Precaution For Handling Memory Card
The memory card may be damaged if static electricity is applied to it. Therefore, it is recommended that you make a back up of the memory card. Anritsu accepts no liability for the loss of data on the memory card. •...
Page 58 Section 2 Preparations Before Use 2-12.
Page 59: Section 3 Panel Description
Section 3 Panel Description Section 3 Panel Description In this section, the front and rear panels (Figs. 3-1 and 3-2) are described about the case in which all the options are attached to. Table of Front and Rear Panel Features ......3-3...
Page 60 Section 3 Panel Description...
Page 61: Table Of Front And Rear Panel Features
Spectrum This sets the MS8608A/MS8609A to the spectrum analyzer mode. Tx Tester This sets the MS8608A/MS8609A to the transmitter (Tx) tester mode in which the measurement software operates. Config This displays the setup menu for GPIB interface or printer, etc.
Page 62 Section 3 Panel Description Panel Marking Explanation of Function Recall This executes recall/save. [Recall] Reads measurement parameters and waveform data from internal memory or memory card. [Save] Saves measurement parameters and waveform data to internal memory or memory card. Measure This menu is for performing the various application measurements including frequency measurement, noise measurement, adjacent-channel leakage power measurement, etc.
Page 63 Section 3 Panel Description Panel Marking Explanation of Function Preset This sets the measurement parameters to the default values. Local This changes the remote status to the local status. Disp On/Off This sets the liquid crystal display On/Off. Copy This outputs a hard copy of the screen to a printer or memory card. Stby/On This is the power switch.
Page 64 Section 3 Panel Description Panel Marking Explanation of Function Wideband IF OUT This is the wideband IF output connector. This signal is not bandwidth controlled by the RBW setting. Sweep (X) This is an output connector for sweep signal (X). Video (Y) This connector, outputs a Y-axis signal that is proportional to the video detection signal output, is band-limited according to the RBW set value,...
Page 67: Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Signal Display ..............4-3 Turn the power on ............. 4-3 Move to spectrum analyzer mode ......4-4 Execute automatic calibration ........4-4 Set the signal to the center of the screen ....4-5 Enlarge and display the signal ........
Page 68 Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure...
Page 69: Signal Display
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure The basic operation procedure of this equipment is <Actual operations> explained here. The operations are listed on the right. Signal display Also, the explanation will advance assuming that a 1) Turn the power on, 500 MHz signal is applied to the input connector. 2) Move to spectrum analyzer mode, Please refer to this manual while operating this 3) Execute automatic calibration,...
Page 70: Move To Spectrum Analyzer Mode
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Move to spectrum analyzer mode Press Spectrum key. Pressing this Spectrum key moves any mode to the spectrum analyzer mode. In the spectrum analyzer mode, the transmitter tester function (using a measurement software) cannot be performed. Press Preset key.
Page 71: Set The Signal To The Center Of The Screen
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Set the signal to the center of the screen Press Freq/Channel key. When pressing Frequency, Span, Amplitude or Coupled Function key (s) which is used frequently, Center Frequency, Span, Reference Level, RBW or VBW function is selected and numeric value for the function can be entered into Entry area.
Page 72: Enlarge And Display The Signal
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Press Freq/Channel key, then use the ten-key pad (numeric keys) to enter 500 MHz (press 5 0 0 MHz keys). The following three methods to input numeric values to parameters are provided: direct input by the ten-key pad (numeric keys), up/down keys, and rotary knob.
Page 73: Marker Operation
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Marker Operation Here, check that the signal frequency and level are displayed in a marker display area. The zone marker automatically fetches the highest level signal within the zone and displays the frequency and level. The following items can easily be checked by the soft key menu tab: How many pages of the soft key menu being displayed currently are there?,...
Page 74 Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Peak Press key. Search Then, press Peak Search function key. *Advanced operation memo: It is convenient that the page can also be turned over by repeatedly pressing the panel key. This method is used when key (s), such as Measure key, has a number of pages.
Page 75: Measure" Function Check
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure “Measure” Function Check Press Preset key and Preset All key in order. Press Peak Search key. If the zero beat signal level (local feed through) is larger than the signal level and the marker fetches the zero beat level, press Next peak key and put the marker on the signal (frequency 500 MHz).
Page 76: Shifting Of Result Position
Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure Shifting of result position Press Measure key and Result Position* key in order. User can select a displayed position of measured result from 4 patterns. Displayed position is upper right, upper left, lower right, or lower left. Fig.
Page 77: Section 5 Setting Functions
Section 5 Setting Functions Section 5 Setting Functions This section explains the operational settings for the MS8608A/MS8609A and how to switch the mode between the transmitter tester mode and the spectrum analyzer mode. Refer to the separate “Vol. 2 Spectrum Analyzer Function” for details of the spectrum analyzer mode.
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Page 79: Setting Operation Status
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Operation Status This section explains the basic settings of the MS8608A/MS8609A. The basic operation status settings can be made on the Config screen. Press the Config key to display the Config screen. The Config screen is shown below:...
Page 80: Setting Title (Display)
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Title (Display) This section explains how to set a title on the title area (top of the display). The title items that can be set are the comment, title, and format of date. Setting comment Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Comment”...
Page 81 Section 5 Setting Functions Setting title Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Title” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The title input window appears. Input the title. See the paragraph “Inputting Title” below for details of the title input method. Exit the title input screen.
Page 82 Section 5 Setting Functions Inputting Title After the title input screen is displayed, follow the steps below: Step Procedure Move the cursor to the character input position in the entry area by pressing the F1 (←) or F2 (→) key. Select the character to be input on the character table by moving the cursor using the Entry keys or the rotary knob.
Page 83: Setting Connection To External Monitor (Crt)
Section 5 Setting Functions Entry area Character table Setting Connection to External Monitor (CRT) Perform the following settings to use an external monitor connected to the RGB Output connector on the rear panel. Step Procedure Move the cursor to “RGB Output” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob.
Page 84: Adjusting Lcd Brightness (Lcd Brightness)
Section 5 Setting Functions Adjusting LCD Brightness (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Adjust the brightness of the LCD display, as follows: Step Procedure Move the cursor to “LCD Brightness” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The selection window opens. Set the brightness value using the rotary knob.
Page 85: Setting Window Cursor Operation Mode (Window Cursor Mode)
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Window Cursor Operation Mode (Window Cursor Mode) Set the movement of the cursor in a window, as follows: Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Window Cursor Mode” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key.
Page 86: Setting Date And Time
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Date and Time Set the internal date and time of the MS8608A/MS8609A, as follows: Setting Date Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Date” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key.
Page 87: Setting Start-Up Screen (Screen)
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Start-up Screen (Screen) Set the start-up screen, as follows: Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Screen” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The selection window opens. Move the cursor to “Spectrum”, “System” or “Last” using the keys or the rotary knob.
Page 88: Setting Initial State (Initial)
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Initial State (Initial) Set the initial state immediately after power-on, as follows: Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Initial” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The selection window opens. Move the cursor to “Before Power Off”...
Page 89: Setting Printer Type (Printer Setup)
Section 5 Setting Functions After the setting is completed, the set “Printer” or “BMP file to Mem Card” appears in the square brackets [ ] in the “Copy to” field. This item can also be set using the “Copy Cont” function explained in the paragraph “Setting Print Destination”.
Page 90: Setting Type Of Bmp File (Bmp File Setup)
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Type of BMP File (BMP file setup) Set the type of the BMP file to be output, as follows: Step Procedure Move the cursor to “BMP file set up” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key.
Page 91: Setting Print Destination
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Print Destination These settings are used to print the displayed data. Printer control, printer type, and the color and output destination for BMP files to be created can be set. After pressing Shift (a lamp turns on) and then Copy (Copy Cont), take the following procedures.
Page 92: Setting External Interface
Section 5 Setting Functions Setting External Interface Performs the settings for the external interface on the Interface screen. Displaying Interface screen Step Procedure When the Config screen is displayed, press F1 (Interface) to display the Interface screen. The Interface screen opens. Pressing F6 (Back Screen) returns the screen to the Config screen.
Page 93 Section 5 Setting Functions Selecting interface to be used (Connect To Controller) Step Procedure Move the cursor to “Connect To Controller” using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The selection window opens. Move the cursor to the preferred interface using the keys or the rotary knob.
Page 94 Section 5 Setting Functions Setting RS-232C (RS-232C) Step Procedure Move the cursor to the item to be set using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The setting window opens. Set the value for each item using the keys or the rotary knob.
Page 95 Section 5 Setting Functions Setting Ethernet Step Procedure Move the cursor to the item to be set using the Entry keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key. The setting window opens. Set the value using the numeric keys or the rotary knob. Press the Set key.
Page 96: File Operations
Section 5 Setting Functions File Operations This section explains the operations that can be performed on the File Operation screen. For other file operations, refer to the separate “Vol. 2 Spectrum Analyzer Function” or the operation manual for each the measurement software. Opening File Operation screen Step Procedure...
Page 97: Selecting File
Move the cursor to “Yes” using the rotary knob, then press the Set Entry key for deletion. CAUTION Note: The deleted file cannot be restored. Anritsu accepts no liability for data on the memory card. Make a backup and store it yourself. 5-21...
Page 98: Write-Protecting Files
Press the Set key to start formatting the memory card. CAUTION Initializing a memory card clears all the data in it. Note: The deleted data cannot be restored. Anritsu accepts no liability for data on the memory card. Make a backup and store it yourself. 5-22...
Page 99: Changing Measurement System
Section 5 Setting Functions Changing Measurement System To use the MS8608A/MS8609A with multiple measurement software (sold separately) installed, in the Transmitter Tester mode; change the measurement system to the desired system, as follows: Step Procedure Press the Tx Tester key to display the measurement system screen.
Page 100: Moving To Transmitter Tester Mode
Section 5 Setting Functions Moving to Transmitter Tester Mode Press the Tx Tester key to change mode from the Config screen or Spectrum Analyzer mode to the Transmitter Tester mode. This changes the mode to the Transmitter Tester mode, and displays the transmitter tester screen. 5-24...
Page 101: Moving To Spectrum Analyzer Mode
Section 5 Setting Functions Moving to Spectrum Analyzer Mode Press the Spectrum key to change mode from the Config screen or Transmitter Tester modes to the Spectrum Analyzer mode. This changes the mode to the Spectrum Analyzer mode, and displays the spectrum analyzer screen. 5-25...
Page 102: Installing Measurement Software
Section 5 Setting Functions Installing Measurement Software Install the desired measurement software (sold separately) of the MS8608A/MS8609A in the Transmitter Tester mode, as follows: Step Procedure Insert a memory card on which the measurement software is saved into the memory card slot on the panel.
Page 103 Section 5 Setting Functions Step Procedure Select the new measurement system using the rotary knob. Press F1 (System Install) to install the new system. The confirmation window opens. Move the cursor to “Yes” using the rotary knob. Press the Set Entry key to start installation. After installation is completed, the new measurement system screen appears.
Page 104: Installing Core Module Software
Section 5 Setting Functions Installing Core Module Software Install a new Core Module software on the MS8608A/MS8609A, as follows: Step Procedure Insert a memory card on which a new Core Module software is saved into the memory card slot on the panel.
Page 105: Displaying Maintenance Parameter Information
Section 5 Setting Functions Displaying Maintenance Parameter Information Display the maintenance parameter information for the MS8608A/MS8609A, as follows: Maintenance Parameter screen Step Procedure Press the Config key to display the Config screen. Press F2 (Maintenance Parameter) to display the Maintenance Parameter screen (shown below).
Page 106 Section 5 Setting Functions The following information is displayed on the Maintenance Parameter screen: 1. Product information a. Type ........Product name b. Model ........Model number c. Serial Number d. Spectrum Analyzer Type ..Type of the spectrum analyzer installed 2.
Page 107 Section 5 Setting Functions Option screen Step Procedure Press F1 (Option) to display the Option screen (shown below). The following information is displayed on the Option screen: 1. Product information a. Type ........Product name b. Model ........Model number c.
Page 108 Section 5 Setting Functions Installed Software screen Step Procedure Press F2 (Installed software) to display the Installed Software screen (shown below). 5-32...
Page 109 Section 5 Setting Functions The following information is displayed on the Installed Software screen: 1. Product information a. Type ........Product name b. Model ........Model number c. Serial Number d. Spectrum Analyzer Type ..The type of the spectrum analyzer installed 2.
Page 110: Registering Installation Key
Section 5 Setting Functions Registering Installation Key To install a new measurement software on the MS8608A/MS8609A, an installation key for the system must be registered. Register the install key, as follows: Step Procedure Insert a memory card on which the installation key is saved into the slot.
Page 111: Initialization (Restore Shipment State)
Section 5 Setting Functions Initialization (Restore shipment state) This section describes how to initialize parameters and waveform data that are not initialized by Preset key, like a correction factor, a standard line, Config information, etc. Step Procedure Turn the power on, pressing the Preset key. Please continue pressing the Preset key until beep sounds.
Page 112 Section 5 Setting Functions 5-36.
Page 113: Section 6 Performance Tests
Section 6 Performance Tests Section 6 Performance Tests This section explains measuring instruments, setup and operations necessary for con- ducting performance tests of the spectrum analyzer function of the MS8608A/ MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester. Requirement for Performance Tests ........6-3 Instruments Required for Performance Test ......
Page 114 Section 6 Performance Tests...
Page 115: Requirement For Performance Tests
Execute the performance tests at regular intervals as preventive maintenance for important evaluation items. We recommend that the performance be inspected regularly once or twice a year. If the specifications are not met at the performance tests, please contact Anritsu Corporation.
Page 116: Instruments Required For Performance Test
Section 6 Performance Tests Instruments Required for Performance Test A list of instruments required for performance test is shown below. Instruments Required for Performance Test (1/2) Recommended instrument Test item Required Performance † name (Model name) Frequency standard • Aging Rate Reference oscillator frequency ≤3 ×...
Page 117 Section 6 Performance Tests Instruments Required for Performance Test (2/2) Recommended instrument Test item Required Performance † name (Model name) Power meter (ML4803A) • Main instrument accuracy Frequency response ±0.02 dB Reference-level accuracy • Frequency range Input-attenuator switching error 100 kHz to 30 GHz (depending on the power sensor type) Power sensor (MA4701A)
Page 118: Performance Test
The warm-up time depends on the test item. For test item other than oscillator frequency, warm-up the equipment for at least for thirty minutes and test the performance after the MS8608A/MS8609A stabilizes completely. Also, begin measurement after taking the warm-up time of the calibration instrument into full consideration. In addition, the test must be conducted at room temperature;...
Page 119 Section 6 Performance Tests (3) Setup Frequency standard OUTPUT Frequency counter MF1601A FREQ STD 10 MHz STD INPUT 10 MHz IN Buff Out Reference Oscillator Frequency Stability Test (4) Procedure Aging rate/day: Test this at the ambient temperature ±2°C in a vibration-free place. Step Procedure Set the change over switch (FREQ STD: INT/EXT) on the MF1601A counter rear panel to...
Page 120: Rubidium Reference Oscillator Frequency Stability (Option 05)
Set up the MS8608A/MS8609A in a constant-temperature chamber at 25°C in the same setup. Set the LINE and Power switches on the MS8608A/MS8609A to On and wait until the internal temperature stabilizes (approx. 1.5 hours after the chamber temperature stabilizes).
Page 121 Section 6 Performance Tests (2) Test instruments • Frequency counter: MF1601A with accuracy of ≤ ±5 × 10 • Frequency standard: /day (3) Setup Frequency standard OUTPUT Frequency counter MF1601A OPT 05 Out FREQ STD INPUT (10 MHz) 10 MHz IN Rubidium reference Oscillator Frequency Stability Test (4) Procedure Starting characteristic: Test this at the ambient temperature ±2°C in a vibration-free...
Page 122: Frequency Readout Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Temperature stability: Test this performance in a vibration-free constant-temperature chamber. Step Procedure Set up the spectrum analyzer in a constant-temperature chamber at 25°C in the same setup. Set the LINE and Power switches on the spectrum analyzer to On and wait until the spectrum analyzer internal temperature stabilizes (approx.
Page 123 Frequency standard (3) Setup Marker display frequency MKR : 500.0010MHz CF : 500MHz Span : 2kHz Anritsu MS8608A Frequency standard (stability should be 3 × 10 –14 /day or less, and traceable to national standards) Output RF Input Coaxial adaptor (N-P •...
Page 124 Section 6 Performance Tests Note: Even if there is not a Frequency standard, simplified measurement can be performed by setting up as shown in the figure below. In this case, the following specification is applied: [MS2681A/MS2683A] ± (span × span accuracy + resolution bandwidth × 0.15 + 10 Hz) [MS2687A/MS2687B] ±...
Page 125 Set the signal generator output frequency equal to the center frequency (500 MHz) in the following table. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A to the center frequency in the following table. Set the span (10 kHz) that corresponds to the center frequency (500 MHz) in the table by using the numeric/unit keys.
Page 126: Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency span readout accuracy Using the setup shown in the figure below, set the frequencies corresponding the 1st and 9th division from the left side of the screen scale with the SG. The frequency difference between the peak levels at the 1st and 9th divisions is equal to the frequency span ×...
Page 127 Step Procedure Press the Preset key. Operate Freq Cal. Connect the 69269A output to the MS8608A/MS8609A RF Input. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Span ............20 kHz Center Freq .......... 1000 MHz Set the 69269A output frequency to the f frequency (999.992 MHz) shown in the table on the...
Page 128 Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency-Span Readout-Accuracy Test MS8608A/MS8609A Signal generator Measured result Center frequency Span frequency (f2' – f1')/0.8 1.5 GHz 20 kHz 1499992000 Hz 1500008000 Hz 200 kHz 1499920000 Hz 1500080000 Hz 2 MHz 1499200000 Hz 1500800000 Hz 20 MHz...
Page 129: Resolution Bandwidth (Rbw) And Selectivity
Section 6 Performance Tests Resolution bandwidth (RBW) and selectivity If there are two input signals with the frequency difference corresponding to 3 dB bandwidth (of IF final stage), these signals can be resolved as two spectrum waveforms. This is called the resolution bandwidth. Selectivity can be improved by narrowing the 60 dB bandwidth.
Page 130 Section 6 Performance Tests (3) Setup 10MHz STD RF Input Buff Out Coaxial cable Coaxial cable (BNC connector) (N-type connector) REF-IN MG3633A OUTPUT 100 MHz Resolution Bandwidth/Selectivity Test 6-18...
Page 131 (a) Resolution bandwidth accuracy Step Procedure Press the Preset key. Perform all calibration. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ..........100 MHz Span ............1 kHz RBW (MANUAL) ........300 Hz Scale ..........LOG 1 dB/div Press the → RLV key and match the peak of the signal trace to the top line (REF LEVEL) on the screen.
Page 132 Section 6 Performance Tests Resolution Bandwidth (3 dB) Resolution bandwidth Span frequency 3dB bandwidth 300 Hz 1 kHz 1 kHz 3 kHz 3 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 30 kHz 30 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz 300 kHz 1 MHz 1 MHz 3 MHz...
Page 133 Section 6 Performance Tests (b) Resolution bandwidth selectivity Step Procedure Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ..........200 MHz Span ............10 kHz RBW (MANUAL) ........300 Hz Scale ..........LOG 10 dB/div VBW ............100 Hz Marker ..........NORMAL Zone Width ...........
Page 134 Section 6 Performance Tests Selectivity Test (60 dB/3 dB Bandwidth Ratio) Setting the MS8608A/MS8609A Measured result Calculated result spectrum analyzer Selectivity Resolution bandwidth Span frequency 60dB bandwidth (60 dB BW ÷ 3 dB BW) bandwidth 300 Hz 10 kHz 1 kHz...
Page 135: Sideband Phase Noise
Section 6 Performance Tests Sideband phase noise When the resolution bandwidth is set to a fixed value and a signal that has far less sideband-noise level than the equipment to be tested is input, check the level of the noise as compared to the peak signal (dBc) at the specified frequency away from the peak.
Page 136 Procedure Press the Preset key. Operate All Cal. Set the MG3633A output to 1000 MHz and 0 dBm. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ........1.000 010 GHz Span ............25 kHz Reference Level ........0 dBm Attenuator ........... 10 dB RBW ............
Page 137: Frequency Measurement Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency measurement accuracy Set the marker point to the position at least 20 dB higher than the noise (or adjacent interference signal) to operate the built-in counter with the higher-S/N signal, and test the frequency measurement accuracy using Count On mode. (1) Specifications When S/N ≥...
Page 138 Section 6 Performance Tests Note: Even if there is not a Frequency standard, simplified test can be performed by setting up as shown in the figure below. In this case, the following specification is applied: (± 1 count ± 2 Hz) 10 MHz Reference Buffered out Coaxial cable...
Page 139 Section 6 Performance Tests (4) Procedure Step Procedure Press the Preset key. Set the 69269A to 500 MHz and -10 dBm. Set the spectrum analyzer as shown below: Center Freq ..........500 MHz Span ............5 kHz Press the Measure key and set to Frequency Count. Press Setup and set Resolution to 1 Hz. Then, press the Return key and set to Count On.
Page 140: Amplitude Display Linearity
Section 6 Performance Tests Amplitude display linearity Test the error per vertical graduation for the LOG display. For the LOG display linearity, test that the graduation is equal to the logarithm (dB) of the input signal level. Input the correct level signal to the RF Input via an external attenuator and calculate the error from the attenuation of the attenuator and the ∆...
Page 141 Section 6 Performance Tests (4) Procedure LOG display linearity Step Procedure Press the Preset key. Operate All Cal. Set the MG3633A to 100 MHz, 0 dBm. Set the MN510C to 0 dB. Set the spectrum analyzer as shown below: Center Freq ..........100 MHz Span ............
Page 142 Section 6 Performance Tests Step Procedure As shown on Fig. (b), read the level of the current marker when ATT is set at 10 dB. An error is determined as calibrated ATT 10 dB value +∆ marker level. Add a marker level corresponding to the calibrated ATT value when ATT is set as 10 to 90 DB (with 10 dB steps) and determine the error.
Page 143 Section 6 Performance Tests Log Display Linearity (10 dB/div) setting Error (dB)=A+B ∆ marker (dB) calibration level (dB) value (dB) 0 (reference) 0 (reference) 0 (reference) ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------...
Page 144: Frequency Response
Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency response Generally, when one or more signals with a different frequency but the same amplitude are input, the MS8608A/MS8609A displays the same amplitude for each spectrum on the screen. (1) Specifications • Frequency response: Referenced to 50 MHz, RF ATT 10 dB and temperature range 18 to 28°C ±0.6 dB...
Page 145 Press the → CF key. Set the marker mode to delta marker. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A center frequency as shown in the tables on the next page, then obtain the deviation from the formula below by reading the delta marker level at each fre- quency.
Page 146 Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency Response (Band 0) Frequency Calibration value (dBm) Marker level (dB) Deviation (dB) 50 MHz 0 (reference) 0 (reference) 0 (reference) 200 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 1.5 GHz 2 GHz 3 GHz Frequency Response (Band 1-) Frequency Calibration value (dBm) Marker level (dB)
Page 147: Reference Level Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Reference level accuracy Here the absolute amplitude level at only 50 MHz is tested. Confirm the level accuracy after inputting an SG output (calibrated by a standard power meter) to the MS8608A/ MS8609A. (1) Specification •...
Page 148 Set the SG frequency to 50 MHz and adjust the SG level so that the power meter indication is 0 dBm. At this time, set the attenuator to 0 dB. Connect the attenuator OUTPUT to the MS8608A/MS8609A RF Input connector. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ..........
Page 149 Section 6 Performance Tests Step Procedure Change the attenuator in 10 dB steps, set the reference level as shown in the table below and read the marker level each time. Reference level Marker Correction factor Error setting readout of ATT 0 dBm –10 dBm –20 dBm...
Page 150: Average Noise Level
Average noise level: At 300 Hz resolution bandwidth, 1 Hz video bandwidth, and 0 dB RF ATT: I MS8608A High Power input [without Option08 Pre-amplifier] ≤–104 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0) ≤–100 dBm + 1.5 ×...
Page 151 Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Terminate the RF Input with a 50 Ω terminator. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: (Time Domain) Band ..............0 Center Freq ..........1 MHz Span .............. 0 Hz Reference Level ........–100 dBm RBW ............
Page 152 11499 MHz 12499 MHz 13199 MHz MS8608A: 1 to 7799 MHz MS8609A: 1 to 13199 MHz Repeat steps 4 to 7 while setting Band and Center Freq from the below table so that the average noise level can be obtained.
Page 153: Second Harmonic Distortion
MS8609A and measure the level difference between the fundamental wave and the second harmonic. If a low-distortion signal source cannot be obtained, apply a low-distortion signal to the MS8608A/MS8609A after passing the signal through a low-pass filter (LPF). (1) Specification •...
Page 154 Operate All Cal. Connect the LPF VLF-141 (fp=50 MHz) Set the SG output frequency to 48 MHz and the output level to -20 dBm. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ..........48 MHz Span ............10 kHz Reference Level ........–20 dBm Attenuator ...........
Page 155 Connect the LPF VLF-141 (fp=800 MHz) Set the SG as follows: OUTPUT FREQ ........780 MHz OUTPUT LEVEL ......... –20 dBm Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as follows: Center Freq ..........780 MHz Span ............10 kHz Reference Level ........–20 dBm Attenuator ...........
Page 156: Resolution Bandwidth (Rbw) Switching Uncertainty
Section 6 Performance Tests Resolution bandwidth (RBW) switching uncertainty When the resolution bandwidth (RBW) is switched, its level error at the peak point is measured. (1) Specification Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty: ± 0.3 dB (RBW=300 Hz to 5 MHz) • (referenced to RBW: 3 kHz) ±...
Page 157 Operate All Cal. Set the signal generator MG3633A as shown below. OUTPUT FREQ ........100 MHz OUTPUT LEVEL ........0 dBm Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below. Center Freq ..........100 MHz Span ............15 kHz Reference Level ........0 dBm RBW ............
Page 158 Section 6 Performance Tests Resolution bandwidth (RBW) switching uncertainty Setting the MS8608A/MS8609A Measured result ∆ marker readout Resolution bandwidth Frequency span 300Hz 2kHz 1kHz 5kHz 3kHz 15kHz 10kHz 50kHz 30kHz 150kHz 100kHz 500kHz 300kHz 1.5MHz 1MHz 5MHz 3MHz 15MHz 5MHz...
Page 159: Input Attenuator (Rf Att) Switching Uncertainty
To keep this step-amplifier gain constant, the reference level is switched according to the amount of input attenuator attenuation. (1) Specification Referenced to 50 MHz, RF ATT 10 dB: MS8608A Low input or MS8609A input (30 dB: MS8608A High input) •...
Page 160 (4) Procedure Step Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Freq ..........50 MHz Span ............200 kHz Set the signal generator MG3633A as shown below: OUTPUT FREQ ........50 MHz OUTPUT LEVEL .........
Page 161 Section 6 Performance Tests Setting MS8608A/MS8609A Attenuator Measured result Calculated result Ref Level Input attenuator Setting Correction Marker level Error Deviation -10dBm 60dB -20dBm 50dB 10dB -30dBm 40dB 20dB -40dBm 30dB 30dB -50dBm 20dB 40dB -60dBm 10dB 50dB 0dB(reference) 6-49...
Page 162: Frequency Domain Sweep Time Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Frequency domain sweep time accuracy (1) Specification ±3% (10 msec to 100 sec) • Sweep time accuracy: (2) Test instruments • Signal generator: 69269A • Frequency counter: MF1601A (3) Setup Frequency counter MF1601A INPUTA Coaxial cable (BNC connector) Sweep status (Z)
Page 163 Step Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Connect the Sweep Status (Z) output of MS8608A/MS8609A to Input A of MF1601A. Set the MS2683A MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Frequency ........300 MHz Span ............2 MHz Ref Level ........... 0 dBm RBW ............
Page 164 Step Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Connect the output of 69269A to the MS8608A/MS8609A according to setup figure. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Frequency ........300 MHz Span ............2 MHz Ref Level ........... 0 dBm RBW ............
Page 165: Time Domain Sweep Time Accuracy
Section 6 Performance Tests Time domain sweep time accuracy (1) Specification ±1.0% • Time domain sweep time accuracy: (2) Test instruments • Signal generator: 69269A • Frequency counter: MF1601A (3) Setup Frequency counter MF1601A INPUTA Coaxial cable (BNC connector) Sweep status (Z) Signal generator 69269A...
Page 166 Step Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Connect the Sweep Status (Z) output of MS8608A/MS8609A to Input A of MF1601A. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Frequency ........300 MHz Span ............0 MHz Ref Level ........... 0 dBm RBW ............
Page 167 Step Procedure Press the MS8608A/MS8609A Preset key. Operate All Cal. Connect the output of 69269A to the MS8608A/MS8609A according to setup figure. Set the MS8608A/MS8609A as shown below: Center Frequency ........300 MHz Span ............0 MHz Ref Level ........... 0 dBm RBW ............
Page 168: Service
Section 6 Performance Tests Service If the instrument is damaged or does not operate as specified, contact your nearest Anritsu dealer or business office for repair. When you request repair, provide the following information. (a) Model name and serial number on rear panel...
Page 169: Section 7 Storage And Transportation
Section 7 Storage and Transportation Section 7 Storage and Transportation This section describes the long-term storage, repacking and transportation of MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester as well as the regular care procedures and the timing. Cleaning Cabinet ..............7-3 Storage Precautions ............
Page 170 Section 7 Storage and Transportation...
Page 171: Cleaning Cabinet
Section 7 Storage and Transportation Cleaning Cabinet Always turn the MS8608A/MS8609A POWER switch OFF and disconnect the power plug from the AC power inlet before cleaning the cabinet. To clean the external cabinet: • Use a soft, dry cloth for wiping off.
Page 172: Storage Precautions
Section 7 Storage and Transportation Storage Precautions This paragraph describes the precautions to take for long-term storage of the MS8608A/ MS8609A. Precautions before storage (1) Before storage, wipe dust, finger-marks, and other dirt off the MS8608A/MS8609A. (2) Avoid storing the MS8608A/MS8609A where: 1) It may be exposed to direct sunlight or high dust levels.
Page 173: Repacking And Transportation
Section 7 Storage and Transportation Repacking and Transportation The following precautions should be taken if the MS8608A/MS8609A must be returned to Anritsu Corporation for servicing. Repacking Use the original packing materials. If the MS8608A/MS8609A is packed in other materials, observe the following packing procedure: (1) Wrap the MS8608A/MS8609A in a plastic sheet or similar material.
Page 174 Section 7 Storage and Transportation 7-6.
Page 175 Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A Front and Rear Panel Layout ......A-1 Appendix B Block Diagram ..........B-1 Appendix C Performance Test Record ......C-1 App-I...
Page 176 Appendixes App-II.
Page 177: Appendix A Front And Rear Panel Layout
Appendix A Front and Rear Panel Layout Appendix A This appendix shows the front and rear panel layout. Fig. NO. Name Fig. A-1 MS8608A Front Panel Fig. A-2 MS8608A Rear Panel Fig. A-3 MS8609A Front Panel Fig. A-4 MS8609A Rear Panel...
Page 178 Appendix A...
Page 179 Fig. A-1 MS8608A Front Panel...
Page 180 Name Plate Fig. A-2 MS8608A Rear Panel...
Page 181 Fig. A-3 MS8609A Front Panel...
Page 182 Fig. A-4 MS8609A Rear Panel A-6.
Page 183: Appendix B Block Diagram
Appendix B Block Diagram Appendix B This appendix shows the Block Diagram of the MS8608A Fig. NO. Name Fig. B-1 MS8608A Block Diagram...
Page 184 Appendix B...
Page 185 A04 PC CARD Wave Memory PCMCIA Key I/F VIDEO Signal Memory Driver DSP I/F Processing 66MHz IF A03 MAIN CPU from A06 GPIB/RS232C/Parallel/RGB Out/(LAN) I-L input A07 MEAS DSP Q-L input 100MHz REF Q-H input I-H input Fig. B-1 MS8608A Block Diagram...
Page 186 B-4.
Page 187: Appendix C Performance Test Record
Appendix C Performance Test Record Appendix C...
Page 188 Appendix C...
Page 189 Appendix C Performance Test Record (1/15) NO. ____________ DATE __________ Model ___________________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Options __________________________ Date _____________________________ Tested by ________________________ Ambient temparature _______________ ˚C Relative humidity __________________ % Perwer mains line voltage (nominal) _________ Vac Power mains line frquency (nominal) ________ Hz Test Equipment used Descriptions MODEL NO.
Page 190 Appendix C (2/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Reference oscillator frequency stability • Frequency stability Referred to the frequency after 24 hour warm-up ±2 × 10 –8 Min. Result Max. Cumulative error Frequency stability/day -2×10 +2×10 +2×10...
Page 191 Appendix C (3/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Frequency readout accuracy ±((Displayed frequency) × (reference frequency accuracy) + (span) × (span accuracy) + (resolution bandwidth) × 0.15 + 10 Hz) Center Span Resolution Min. Result Max.
Page 192 Appendix C (4/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Frequency span readout accuracy Single band sweep ±1.0% MS8608A/MS8609A Min. Result Max. Cumulative Center frequency Span frequency (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) error (Hz) 1.5 GHz 20 kHz...
Page 193 (5/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Resolution bandwidth accuracy and selectivity • Resolution bandwidth accuracy ±20% (300 Hz to 10 MHz) ±40% (20 MHz) MS8608A/MS8609A Min. Max. Min. Result Max. Cumulative Cumulative Resolution Span...
Page 194 _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Sideband phase noise ≤–108 dBc/Hz (Frequency: 1 GHz, frequency offset: 10 kHz) ≤–120 dBc/Hz (Frequency: 1 GHz, frequency offset: 100 kHz) MS8608A/MS8609A Frequency offset Result Spec Cumulative error Span frequency 10 kHz...
Page 195 Referred to 50 MHz, RF ATT10 dB, Temperature18 to 28˚C ±0.6 dB (9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0) ±1.0 dB (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1) *Band 1: After executing preselector tuning MS8608A/MS8609A Calculated Cumulative Correction (dB) Result (dB) Spec.
Page 196 Reference level accuracy After calibration, frequency: 50 MHz, Span: 1 MHz (RBW, VBW, RF ATT, SWT: Auto) I MS8608A Low power input or MS8609A input ±0.5 dB (0 to –49.9 dBm) ±0.75 dB (–69.9 to –50 dBm, +0.1 to +30 dBm) ±1.5 dB (–70 to –80 dBm)
Page 197 Tested by ________________________ Average noise level Resolution bandwidth: 300 Hz, VBW: 1 Hz, Input attenuator: 0 dB I MS8608A High Power input [without Option 08 Pre-amplifier] ≤–104 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0) ≤–100 dBm + 1.5 ×...
Page 198 Tested by ________________________ Average noise level Resolution bandwidth: 300 Hz, VBW: 1 Hz, Input attenuator: 0 dB I MS8608A Low Power input [without Option 08 Pre-amplifier] ≤–124 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0) ≤–120 dBm + 1.5 ×...
Page 199 Appendix C (11/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Average noise level Resolution bandwidth: 300 Hz, VBW: 1 Hz, Input attenuator: 0 dB I MS8609A input [without Option 08 Pre-amplifier] ≤–124 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0) ≤–120 dBm + 1.5 ×...
Page 200 ≤–75 dBc (Frequency: 0.2 to 0.85 GHz, Band 0) ≤–70 dBc (Frequency: 0.85 to 1.6 GHz, Band 0) Mixer input level: –10 dBm ≤–90 dBc (Frequency: 1.6 to 3.9 GHz, Band 1) Signal generator MS8608A/MS8609A setting Cumulative error Result (dB) Spec.(dBc) Output frequency...
Page 201 Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Input attenuator (RF ATT) switching error Referred to 50 MHz, RF ATT 10 dB I MS8608A Low Power input or MS8609A ±0.3 dB (10 to 50 dB) ±0.5 dB (52 to 62 dB) MS8608A/MS8609A setting...
Page 202 Appendix C (14/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Frequency domain sweep time accuracy ±3% (10 ms to 1000 s) MS8608A/MS8609A setting Min. Result Max. Spec. Cumulative error Sweep time ±3% ±11 ns 100 ms...
Page 203 Appendix C (15/15) Model Name ______________________ date _______________________ Serial NO. ________________________ Tested by ________________________ Time domain sweep time accuracy ±1% (10 µs to 1000 s) MS8608A/MS8609A setting Min. Result Max. Spec. Cumulative error Sweep time ±1% ±11 ns 100 ms...
Page 204 Appendix C C-18.
Page 205 MS8608A/MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester Operation Manual Vol. 1 (Main Unit: Remote Control)
Page 206 Status Byte (STB) Register ............. Service Request (SRQ) Enabling Operation ......Standard Event Status Register..........Extended Event Status Register ..........4-11 Techniques for synchronizing MS8608A/MS8609A with a Controller ................ 4-14 SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS ....Bus Initialization using the IFC Statement ......
Page 207 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES ......How to Read the Command List ..........Command List ................. SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ......APPENDIX A ASCII CODE TABLE .... APPENDIX B COMPARISON TABLE OF CONTROLLER'S GPIB INSTRUCTIONS ....
Page 208 IV .
Page 209 SECTION 1 GENERAL SECTION 1 GENERAL This section outlines the remote control and gives examples of system upgrades. General ................1-3 Remote control functions .......... 1-3 Interface port selection functions ......1-3 Examples of system upgrades using various interfaces ..............1-4 Specifications of RS-232C ........
Page 210 SECTION 1 GENERAL...
Page 211: Section 1 General
488.2-1987) and Ethernet interface (Option 09). Remote control functions The remote control functions of the MS8608A/MS8609A are used to do the following: Control all functions except a few like the power switch and [LOCAL] key Read all parameter settings.
Page 212: Examples Of System Upgrades Using Various Interfaces
SECTION 1 GENERAL Examples of system upgrades using various interfaces (1) Stand-alone Waveforms measured with the MS8608A/MS8609A are output to the printer. MS8608A/MS8609A Printer Parallel (2) Control by the host computer (1) The MS8608A/MS8609A is controlled automatically or remotely from the computer.
Page 213: Specifications Of Rs-232C
SECTION 1 GENERAL Specifications of RS-232C The table below lists the specifications of the RS-232C provided as standard in the MS8608A/MS8609A. Item Specification Control from the external controller Function (except for power-ON/OFF) Asynchronous (start-stop synchronous system), Communication system half-duplex Communication control system...
Page 214: Specifications Of Gpib
MS8608A/MS8609A. Item Specification and supplementary explanation Function Conforms to IEEE488.2. The MS8608A/MS8609A is controlled from the external controller as a device. (except for power-on/off). Interface function SH1: All source handshake functions are provided. Synchronizes the timing of data transmission. AH1: All acceptor handshake functions are provided. Synchronizes the timing of data reception.
Page 215: Section 2 Connecting Device
This section describes how to connect the MS8608A/MS8609A to external devices such as the host computer, personal computer, and printer with RS-232C and GPIB cables. This section also describes how to setup the interfaces of the MS8608A/ MS8609A. Connecting an external device with an RS-232C cable ..2-3 Connection diagram of RS-232C interface signals ....
Page 216 SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE...
Page 217: Connecting An External Device With An Rs-232C Cable
SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE Connecting an external device with an RS-232C cable Connect the RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, male) on the rear panel of the MS8608A/ MS8609A to the RS-232C connector of the external device with an RS-232C cable. Rear panel of MS8608A/MS8609A...
Page 218: Connection Diagram Of Rs-232C Interface Signals
D-sub 9-pin, female D-sub 9-pin, female Setting the connection port interfaces Refer to the Section 5 “Setting external interface” on the MS8608A/MS8609A Operation Manual Vol. 1 (Main Unit: Panel Operation) for the setting method. Setting the RS-232C interface conditions Set the RS-232C interface conditions of this equipment to those of the external device to be connected.
Page 219: Connecting A Device With A Gpib Cable
Cable length between devices: Up to 4 m Number of devices that can be connected: Up to 15 Setting the GPIB address Refer to the Section 5 “Setting external interface” on the MS8608A/MS8609A Operation Manual Vol. 1 (Main Unit: Panel Operation) for the setting method.
Page 220 SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE 2-6 .
Page 221: Section 3 Device Message Format
SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT This section describes the format of the device messages transmitted between a controller (host computer) and device (MS8608A/MS8609A) via the RS-232C, GPIB/Ethernet system. General description ............3-3 Program message format ......... 3-3...
Page 222 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT...
Page 223: General Description
SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT General description The device messages are data messages transmitted between the controller and devices, program messages transferred from the controller to this instrument (device), and response messages input from this instrument (device) to the controller. There are also two types of program commands and program queries in the program message.
Page 224 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (2) PROGRAM MESSAGE PROGRAM MESSAGE UNIT Multiple program message units can be output sequentially by separating them with a semicolon. WRITE #1;"CF 1GHZ;SP 5ØØKHZ <Example> (3) PROGRAM MESSAGE UNIT PROGRAM HEADER PROGRAM DATA • The program header of an IEEE488.2 common command always begins with an asterisk.
Page 225 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (6) NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA Numeric program data has two types of formats: integer format (NR1) and fixed-point format (NR2). < Integer format (NR1) > < 0 to 9 > – • Zeros can be inserted at the beginning → 005, + 000045 •...
Page 226 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (7) SUFFIX PROGRAM DATA (unit) The table below lists the suffixes used for the MS8608A/MS8609A. Table of Suffix Codes Classification Unit Suffix code GHZ, GZ MHZ, MZ Frequency KHZ, KZ Default Time µs Default DBM,DM dBµV...
Page 227 • String program data must be enclosed with single quotation marks ('...'). WRITE #1:"TITLE'MS86Ø8A'" A single quotation mark used within a character string must be repeated as shown in the double quotation marks. WRITE #1,"TITLE'MS86Ø8A''NOISE MEAS'''" MS8608A 'NOISE MEAS' is set as the title.
Page 228 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT Response message format To transfer the response messages from this instrument to the controller using the READ statement, the response message formats are defined as follows. RESPONSE MESSAGE RESPONSE MESSAGE TERMINATOR (1) RESPONSE MESSAGE TERMINATOR The response message terminator to be used depends on the TRM command specification.
Page 229 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (4) RESPONSE DATA CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA STRING RESPONSE DATA (5) CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA Character response data is specific character string data consisting of the uppercase alphabetic characters from A to Z, lowercase alphabetic characters from a to z, numbers 0 to 9, and underline (_).
Page 230 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (7) CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA < inserted " > ” ” ” ASCII character other than double quotation mark String response data is transmitted as an ASCII character enclosed with double quotation marks. 3-10...
Page 231 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT (8) Response message for input of waveform data using binary data The waveform binary data is two-byte 65536 integer data from –32768 to 32767, as shown below; and sent in the sequence of upper byte and lower byte. 16-Bit Binary With Sign No Sign...
Page 232 SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT For example, to transmit an integer of 16706, the ASCII format is compared with the Binary format, below. The ASCII format requires 5 bytes. Whereas, the Binary format requires only 2 bytes, and does not need the data format transformation. So, the Binary format is used for a high-speed transmission.
Page 233: Section 4 Status Structure
Status Register ............4-13 Reading, writing, and clearing the Extended Status Enable Register ............4-13 Techniques for synchronizing MS8608A/MS8609A with a Controller ............4-14 Wait for a response after the ∗OPC? query is sent ... 4-14 Wait for a service request after ∗OPC is sent ... 4-15...
Page 234 SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE...
Page 235: Ieee488.2 Standard Status Model
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE The Status Byte (STB) sent to the controller is based on the IEEE488.1 standard. The bits comprising the STB are called status summary messages because they represent a summary of the current data in registers and queues. IEEE488.2 Standard Status Model The diagram below shows the standard model for the status data structures stipulated in the IEEE488.2 standard.
Page 236 SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE In the status model, IEEE488.1 status bytes are used for the lowest grade status. This status byte is composed of seven summary message bits from the higher grade status structure. To create these summary message bits, the status data structure is composed of two types of register and queue models.
Page 237: Status Byte (Stb) Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Status Byte (STB) Register The STB register consists of the STB and RQS (or MSS) messages of the device. ESB and MAV summary messages This paragraph describes the ESB and MAV summary messages. (1) ESB summary message The ESB (Event Summary Bit) is a message defined by IEEE488.2 which uses bit 5 of the STB register.
Page 238: Device-Dependent Summary Messages
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Device-dependent summary messages As shown in the diagram below, the MS8608A/MS8609A does not use bits 0, 1, 3, and 7, and it uses bit 2 as the summary bit of the Event Status Register. Service Request...
Page 239: Reading And Clearing The Stb Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Reading and clearing the STB register The STB register can be read using serial polling or the ∗STB? common query. The IEEE488.1 STB message can be read by either method, but the value sent to bit 6 (position) is different for each method.
Page 240: Service Request (Srq) Enabling Operation
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Service Request (SRQ) Enabling Operation Bits 0 to 7 of the Service Request Enable Register (SRE) determine which bit of the corresponding STB register can generate SRQ. The bits in the Service Request Enable Register correspond to the bits in the Status Byte Register.
Page 241: Standard Event Status Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Standard Event Status Register Bit definition of Standard Event Status Register The diagram below shows the operation of the Standard Event Status Register. & Power on (PON) disabled = 0, enabled = 128(2 & User request (URQ)...Not used disabled = 0, enabled = 64 (2 &...
Page 242: Reading, Writing, And Clearing The Standard Event Status Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Reading, writing, and clearing the Standard Event Status Register The register is read using the ∗ESR? command query. The register is cleared after being read. The response message is integer-format data Reading with the binary weight added to the event bit and the sum converted to decimal. Writing With the exception of clearing, data cannot be written to the register from outside.
Page 243: Extended Event Status Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Extended Event Status Register For the MS8608A/MS8609A, bits 7, 3, 1, and 0 are unused. Bit 2 is assigned to the END summary bit as the status-summary bit supplied by the extended register model as shown below.
Page 244: Bit Definition Of End Event Status Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Bit definition of END Event Status Register The diagram below shows the operation and event-bit names of the END Event Status Register. & Not used disabled = 0, enabled = 128(2 & Max-Hold/Min-Hold completed disabled = 0, enabled = 64 (2 &...
Page 245: Reading, Writing, And Clearing The Extended Event Status Register
SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE Reading, writing, and clearing the Extended Event Status Register The ESR? common query is used to read the register. The register is cleared after Reading being read. The response message is integer-format data with the binary weight added to the event bit and the sum converted to decimal.
Page 246: Techniques For Synchronizing Ms8608A/Ms8609A With A Controller
MS8608A/MS8609A have been processed, the next commands must be sent to other devices. There are two ways of synchronizing the MS8608A/MS8609A with the controller: [1] Wait for a response after the ∗OPC? query is sent. [2] Wait for SRQ after ∗OPC is sent.
Page 247: Wait For A Service Request After ∗Opc Is Sent
Wait for a service request after ∗OPC is sent (only when the GPIB interface bus is used) The MS8608A/MS8609A sets the operation-complete bit (bit 0) to 1 when executing the *OPC command. The controller is synchronized with the spectrum analyzer for SRQ when the operation-complete bit is set for SRQ.
Page 248 SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE 4-16.
Page 249 SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS The MS8608A/MS8609A perform the initialization with 3-stage levels in accordance with the IEEE488.2 specifications. This section describes how these three levels of initialization are processed, and how to instruct initialization from the controller.
Page 250: Section 5 Initial Settings
SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS...
Page 251 MS8608A/MS8609A from the controller, the level-3 device initialization function of can be used, and the level-2 initialization function cannot be used. When using the standard GPIB interface bus to control the MS8608A/MS8609A from the controller, the initialization functions of levels 1, 2, and 3 can be used.
Page 252: Bus Initialization Using The Ifc Statement
CALL SendIFC (board%) I Explanation This function can be used when using the GPIB interface bus is used to control the MS8608A/MS8609A from the controller. The IFC statement initializes the interface functions of all devices connected to the GPIB bus line.
Page 253: Initialization For Message Exchange By Dcl And Sdc Bus Commands
CALL DevClear(board%, address%) I Explanation This function can be used when the GPIB interface is used to control the MS8608A/MS8609A from the controller. This statement executes initialization for message exchange of all devices or a specified device on the GPIB having the specified select code.
Page 254: Device Initialization Using The *Rst Command
The ∗RST (Reset) command is an IEEE488.2 common command that resets a device at level 3. The ∗RST (Reset) command is used to reset a device (MS8608A/MS8609A) to a specific initial state. For details of the items that are initialized and the settings after initialization, see Appendix C.
Page 255: Device Initialization Using The Ini/Ip Command
Initializes the device (MS8608A/MS8069A) at address 1 at level 3. I Explanation The INI and IP commands are the MS8608A/MS8609A spectrum analyzer function device-dependent messages that initialize a device at level 3. For details of the items that are initialized by the INI and IP commands, and the settings after initialization, see Appendix C.
Page 256 SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS 5-8 .
Page 257 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES This section lists the commands for main-unit common function on the device mes- sages used by main unit. Refer to the Section 7 for the detailed descriptions of these commands.
Page 258 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES...
Page 259 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES How to Read the Command List Program Messages and Query Messages (a) Upper case letters: Reserved word (b) Numerical values: Reserved word (Numerical value code) (c) Lower case letters in Argument Argument Meaning Type Unit/Suffix code frequency Real number with decimal...
Page 260 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES Response Messages (a) Upper case letters: Reserved word (b) Numerical values: Reserved word (Numerical value code) (c) Lower case letters in Argument Argument Meaning Type Unit Real number with decimal point or integer frequency time Real number with decimal point or integer Real number with decimal point or integer...
Page 261 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES Command List Function Item Program Message Query Message Response Message Remarks Display COMMENT TITLE COMMENT? TITLE Title TTL 1 TTL? TTL ON TTL? TTL USER TTL? COMMENT TIME COMMENT? TIME Clock TIMEDSP ON TIMEDSP? Comment TTL DATE TTL?
Page 262 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES Function Item Program Message Query Message Response Message Remarks Bright Setting BRIGHT n BRIGHT? n: 1 to 5 LCD Brightness BRIGHT OFF BRIGHT? ALARM ON ALARM? BEP 1 BEP? BEP ON BEP? Buzzer ALARM OFF ALARM? BEP 0 BEP?
Page 263 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES Function Item Program Message Query Message Response Message Remarks Even PRTY EVEN PRTY? EVEN Parity PRTY ODD PRTY? PRTY OFF PRTY? Data Bits DATB n DATB? n: 7, 8 Stop Bit STPB n STPB? n: 1, 2 XON/XOFF FLWCTRL ON...
Page 264 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES Function Item Program Message Query Message Response Message Remarks n: 0 to 999 (Specturm Current System RCM n Analyzer), 0 to 99 (Tx Tester) Recall Data Spectrum RCM n,SPECT n: 0 to 999 Analyzer Tx Tester RCM n,SYSTEM n: 0 to 99...
Page 265 Standard Event Status Enable ∗ESE n ∗ESE? n: 0 to 255 ∗ESR? Standard Event Status Register --- n: 0 to 255 txt: (Model name) ∗IDN? Identified Query ANRITSU,txt,n,r n: (Serial Number) r: (Main2 Firmware Revision) ∗OPC ∗OPC? Operation Complete ∗RST Reset ∗SRE ∗SRE?
Page 266 SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES 6-10 .
Page 267 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS This section describes the details of commands for main-unit common function and system change on the device messages used by main unit in alphabetical order. Refer to the Section 6 for the list of these commands. How To Read Detailed Command HOLD ..........
Page 268 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...
Page 269 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS How To Read Detailed Command Description on Measurement Screen Example: Setting impedance DATE [1] Date Setting [2] Program Message Query Message Response Message DATE a,b,c DATE? a,b,c I Function [4] Sets year, month and day I Value of a [5] Year Year...
Page 270 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS I Restrictions [6] • Invalid dates (such as February 31) can not be set. I Use Example [7] “Setting the date to July 21, 2000.” <Program> DATE 2000,7,21 DATE? <Response> 2000,7,21 [1] Message header for Program Message and Query Message [2] Name of Setting/Recalling item (Note: This is not always the same as that on the measuring equipment screen.) [3] Syntax for Program Message, Query Message and Response Message.
Page 271 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗CLS Clear Status Program Message Query Message Response Message *CLS – – I Function Performs zero-clear of the standard event-status byte register. I Use Example “Performing zero-clear of the status byte (“xxxxx?” is an invalid command).” <Program>...
Page 272 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗ESE Standard Event Status Enable Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗ESE a ∗ESE? I Function Sets or clears the standard event status enable register. I Value of a Standard event status enable Standard event status enable Operation completed Bus control right request (RQC)...unused Query error (QYE)
Page 273 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗ESR Standard Event Status Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗ESR? – I Function Reads out the standard event status register. I Value of a Standard event status Standard event status Operation completed Bus control-right request (RQC)...unused Query error (QYE) Device-specific error (DDE) Execution error (EXE)
Page 274 I Value of a Product model name of up to 32 characters I Value of b Serial number of up to 32 characters I Value of c Firmware revision I Use Example “Reading out the product information.” <Program> IDN? <Response> ANRITSU,MS8608A,P001,1.7...
Page 275 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗OPC Operation Complete Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗OPC – – I Function Sets the bit of the standard event status to 0 when the operation of the selected pending device is completed. I Use Example <Program>...
Page 276 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗RST Reset Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗RST – – I Function Initializes the setting parameters of initialized object. I Use Example <Program> ∗RST <Response> None 7-10...
Page 277 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗SRE Service Request Enable Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗SRE ∗SRE? I Function Sets the bits of the service request enable register. I Value of a Current value of the service request enable register Range Resolution Initial value...
Page 278 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗STB Read Status Byte Command Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗STB? – I Function Returns the current value of the status byte that contains the MSS bit. I Value of a Status byte Status byte MSS service request I Use Example...
Page 279 Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗TRG – – I Function This function has the same effect as the IEEE488.x GET Group-Execute Trigger path command. On the MS8608A/ MS8609A, it executes single sweep. I Use Example <Program> ∗TRG <Response> None...
Page 280 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗TST Self Test Query Program Message Query Message Response Message ∗TST? – I Function Executes the internal self-test and returns the presence/none-presence of errors. I Value of a Self-test result Test result Test completed without error. 32767 to –1, 1 to 32767 No test conducted or error occurred.
Page 281 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ∗WAI Wait to Continue Program Message Query Message Response Message *WAI – – I Function Makes the next command wait while the device is executing a command. I Use Example <Program> ∗WAI <Response> None 7-15...
Page 282 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ALARM Buzzer Program Message Query Message Response Message ALARM a ALARM? I Function Sets the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs and at other times. This function has the same effect as the BEP command. I Value of a Setting buzzer Buzzer setting...
Page 283 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS BAUD Baud Rate Program Message Query Message Response Message BAUD a BAUD? I Function Sets the communication speed of the communication port used for RS-232C. I Value of a Communication speed Range Unit Initial value 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/sec 9600...
Page 284 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Buzzer Program Message Query Message Response Message BEP a BEP? I Function Sets the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs and at other times. This function has the same effect as the ALARM command.
Page 285 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Data Outuput Format Program Message Query Message Response Message BIN a BIN? I Function Sets whether to read out the waveform data output in ASCII code or in binary code. I Value of a ASCII/Binary specification ASCII/Binary specification Initial value...
Page 286 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS BRIGHT Set Brightness Program Message Query Message Response Message BRIGHT a BRIGHT? I Function Sets the brightness of the LCD display. I Value of a Brightness level Brightness level Resolution Initial value 1 to 5 1 (dark) to 5 (bright) 0 (off state) –...
Page 287 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS COLORPTN Display Color Pattern Program Message Query Message Response Message COLORPTN a COLORPTN? I Function Sets the color of the screen. I Value of a Color pattern Color pattern COLOR1 Pattern 1 COLOR2 Pattern 2 COLOR3 Pattern 3 COLOR4...
Page 288 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS COMMENT comment Program Message Query Message Response Message COMMENT a COMMENT? I Function Sets the title and clock display on the screen. I Value of a Display item Item Initial value TITLE Title TIME Clock FULL Title and clock...
Page 289 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS COPYCOLOR Copy Pattern from Program Message Query Message Response Message COPYCOLOR a – – I Function Selects the base color pattern used for the user definition color. I Value of a Color pattern Color pattern COLOR1 Pattern 1 COLOR2...
Page 290 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS CURSORMODE Window Cursor mode Program Message Query Message Response Message CURSORMODE a CURSORMODE? I Function Sets the movement mode of the cursor displayed on the window. I Value of a Cursor movement mode Cursor movement mode Initial value TURN Turn: The cursor moves to the start point after reaching the end of the selections.
Page 291 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS DATB Data Bits Program Message Query Message Response Message DATB a DATB? I Function Sets the data length of the communication port used for RS-232C. I Value of a Data length Data length Initial value 7bits 8bits I Use Example...
Page 292 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS DATE Date Setting Program Message Query Message Response Message DATE a,b,c DATE? a,b,c I Function Sets the date: year, month, and day. I Value of a a: Year Year 1980 to 2079 Year 1980 to 2079 I Value of b b: Month Month...
Page 293 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS DATEMODE Date Format Program Message Query Message Response Message DATEMODE a DATEMODE? I Function Sets the display format for the date: year, month and day. I Value of a a: Display format for the date: year, month and day Format Initial value YYYY/MM/DD...
Page 294 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS DELM RS-232C Terminator Program Message Query Message Response Message DELM a DELM? I Function Sets the type of terminator that is added to the RS-232C message. I Value of a Terminator Terminator Initial value CR/LF I Use Example “Setting the RS-232C terminator to CR/LF.”...
Page 295 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS DISPLAY LCD Power Program Message Query Message Response Message DISPLAY a DISPLAY? I Function Turns On/Off the power supply of the LCD display. I Value of a Power supply setting Power supply setting Initial value Sets the power supply of the LCD display to On.
Page 296 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ESE2 END Event Status Enable Program Message Query Message Response Message ESE2 a ESE2? I Function Selects which bits of the event register (that corresponds to the END event status enable register) are enabled to make the ESB summary message bit 2 to true.
Page 297 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS FLWCTRL XON/XOFF Flow Control Program Message Query Message Response Message FLWCTRL a FLWCTRL? I Function Sets XON/XOFF flow control On/Off for the communication port used for RS-232C. I Value of a Sets XON/XOFF flow control On/Off. Control Initial value XON/XOFF flow control is executed.
Page 298 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS GATEWAY Gateway Address Program Message Query Message Response Message NETMASK a,b,c,d NETMASK? a,b,c,d I Function Sets Gateway Address of Ethernet. I Value of a, b and c Gateway Address Range Resolution 0 to 255 I Use Example “Setting Gateway Address to 255.214.65.88.”...
Page 299 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS HOLD Close Error Window Program Message Query Message Response Message HOLD – – I Function Deletes the error message currently displayed. I Use Example “Deleting the error message.” <Program> HOLD <Response> None 7-33...
Page 300 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS HOSTADRS Host Address Program Message Query Message Response Message HOSTADRS a,b,c,d HOSTADRS? a,b,c,d I Function Sets Host Address of Ethernet. I Values of a, b, c and d Host Address Range Resolution 0 to 255 I Use Example “Setting Host Address to 255.214.65.88.”...
Page 301 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Initialize Program Message Query Message Response Message – – I Function Initializes all the setting parameters of the initialized object. This function has the same effect as the PRE and IP commands. In the Config mode, there are no setting parameters to be initialized. I Use Example “Initializing parameters of the initialized object.”...
Page 302 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Preset Program Message Query Message Response Message – – I Function Initializes all the setting parameters of the initialized object. This function has the same effect as the PRE and INI commands. In the Config mode, there are no setting parameters to be initialized. I Use Example “Initializing parameters of the initialized object.”...
Page 303 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS IPADRS My IP Address Program Message Query Message Response Message IPADRS a,b,c,d IPADRS? a,b,c,d I Function Sets My IP Address of Ethernet. I Value of a, b, c and d IP Address Range Resolution 0 to 255 I Use Example “Setting My IP Address to 255.214.65.88.”...
Page 304 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Title Setting Program Message Query Message Response Message KSE "a" TITLE? I Function Sets the screen title. This function has the same effect as the TITLE command. However, the query message is only “TITLE?”. I Value of a a: Title character string (needs to be enclosed in double quotation marks) Initial value: None...
Page 305 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS MCMSV System Version Program Message Query Message Response Message – MCMSV? a b, c I Function Reads out the information of the system (measurement software) in the Tx Tester mode. I Value of a Tx Tester system area number (where the measurement software is instaled) Tx Tester system area number System-1...
Page 306 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS NETMASK Net Mask Address Program Message Query Message Response Message NETMASK a,b,c,d NETMASK? a,b,c,d I Function Sets Net Mask Address of Ethernet. I Value of a, b, c and d Net Mask Address Range Resolution 0 to 255 I Use Example...
Page 307 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Print Program Message Query Message Response Message PLS 0 – – I Function Performs hard copying. This function has the same effect as the PRINT command. I Use Example “Performing hard copying.” <Program> PLS 0 <Response>...
Page 308 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS PMOD Copy Mode Program Message Query Message Response Message PMOD a PMOD? I Function Sets the output format for hard copy. I Value of a Output format of hard copy Format Initial value Printer Hewlett-Packard HP815C Printer Canon BJ-M70 Memory card BMP monochrome Memory card BMP color...
Page 309 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS PNLMD System Mode Program Message Query Message Response Message PNLMD a PNLMD? I Function Switches the measurement mode. I Value of a Measurement mode Measurement mode SPECT Spectrum Analyzer SYSTEM Tx Tester CONFIG Config I Use Example “Switching the mode to the Tx Tester mode.”...
Page 310 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS PORTADRS Port Address Program Message Query Message Response Message PORTADRS a,b,c,d PORTADRS? a,b,c,d I Function Sets Port Address of Ethernet. I Value of a Port Address Range Resolution 3000 to 30000 I Use Example “Setting Port Address to 3000.”...
Page 311 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS POWERON Initial at power on Program Message Query Message Response Message POWERON a POWERON? I Function Sets the initial values after the power is turned on. I Value of a Initial values after power on Initial value Initial value LAST...
Page 312 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Preset Program Message Query Message Response Message – – I Function Initializes all the setting parameters of the initialized object. This function has the same effect as the INI and IP commands. In the Config mode, there are no setting parameters to be initialized. I Use Example “Initializing all the parameters of initialized object.”...
Page 313 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS PRINT Print Program Message Query Message Response Message PRINT – – I Function Executes hard copying. I Use Example “Executing hard copying.” <Program> PRINT <Response> None 7-47...
Page 314 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS PRTY Parity Program Message Query Message Response Message PRTY a PRTY? I Function Sets the parity check for the communication port used for RS-232C. I Value of a Parity check Parity Initial value EVEN Even parity Odd parity No parity...
Page 315 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Recall Data Program Message Query Message Response Message RCM a,b – – I Function Recalls the setting parameters and waveform data in the Spectrum Analyzer mode and the setting parameters in the Tx Tester mode from the respective files, after switching to the respective system mode.
Page 316 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS RFINPUT RF Input connector Program Message Query Message Response Message RFINPUT a RFINPUT? I Function Sets the level of the RF signal to be input. I Value of a RF signal level RF signal level Initial value HIGH High Power...
Page 317 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS RGB Output Program Message Query Message Response Message RGB a RGB? I Function Sets the external output of the RGB signal On/Off. I Value of a Item Initial value I Use Example “Setting the RGB output to Off.” <Program>...
Page 318 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS SCREEN Drawing Program Message Query Message Response Message SCREEN a SCREEN? I Function Sets On/Off the drawing operation on the screen. If the drawing operation is set to Off, the measurement delay due to the drawing operation can be eliminated.
Page 319 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS SCREENMODE Screen mode at Power on Program Message Query Message Response Message SCREENMODE a SCREENMODE? I Function Sets the measurement mode to be displayed immediately after the power on. I Value of a Measurement mode Measurement mode Initial value SPECT...
Page 320 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS STPB Stop Bit Program Message Query Message Response Message STPB a STPB? I Function Sets the stop bit of the communication port used for RS-232C. I Value of a Stop bit Data length Initial value 1bit 2bit I Use Example...
Page 321 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Save Data Program Message Query Message Response Message SVM a,b – – I Function Saves the setting parameters and waveform data in the Spectrum Analyzer mode and the setting parameters in the Tx Tester mode on the respective files, after switching to the respective system.
Page 322 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS System Change Program Message Query Message Response Message SYS a SYS? I Function Switches the system (measurement software) in the Tx Tester mode. You can only select the measurement software that has been installed in one of the three system areas. You need to know in advance what system is installed in each of the three system areas.
Page 323 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS TIME Time Setting Program Message Query Message Response Message TIME a,b,c TIME? a,b,c I Function Sets the clock. The clock is adjusted when the TIME command is received. I Value of a a: Hour Hour 0 to 23 0 to 23...
Page 324 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS TIMEDSP Time Program Message Query Message Response Message TIMEDSP a TIMEDSP? I Function Sets clock display on the screen On/Off. I Values of a and b a: Display item b: Clock display On/Off Item Initial value Clock FULL...
Page 325 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS TITLE Title Setting Program Message Query Message Response Message TITLE "a" TITLE? I Function Sets the screen title. This function has the same effect as the KSE command. I Value of a a: Title character string (needs to be enclosed by double quotation marks.) Initial value: None I Use Example “Setting the title to ‘TEST MODE1’.”...
Page 326 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS TMCNT Live Time Count Read Program Message Query Message Response Message – TMCNT? I Function Reads out the total power-on time. I Value of a Total power-on time Range Unit 0 to 100000 Minute I Use Example “Reading out the total power-on time.”...
Page 327 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS TOUT RS-232C Timeout Program Message Query Message Response Message TOUT a TOUT? I Function Sets the RS-232C communication timeout. I Value of a Timeout period Resolution Initial value Unit 0 (No timeout) to 255 Second I Use Example “Setting the timeout to 10 seconds.”...
Page 328 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS GPIB Terminator Program Message Query Message Response Message TRM a TRM? I Function Sets the type of terminator that is added to a GPIB message. I Value of a Terminator Terminator Initial value CR/LF I Use Example “Setting the terminator of GPIB to CR/LF.”...
Page 329 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Title Program Message Query Message Response Message TTL a TTL? I Function Sets title display on the screen On/Off. I Values of a and b a: Display item b: Title display On/Off Item Initial Value Title Title USER...
Page 330 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 7-64...
Page 331 APPENDIXES APPENDIXES APPENDIX A ASCII CODE TABLE ..........A-1 APPENDIX B COMPARISON TABLE OF CONTROLLER'S GPIB INSTRUCTIONS ..........B-1 App-i...
Page 332 APPENDIXES App-ii...
Page 333 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A ASCII*CODE TABLE NUMBERS BITS CONTROL UPPER CASE LOWER CASE SYMBOLS " & ∗ ÷ < > RUBOUT (DEL) Address Universal Listen Talk address Secondary address or command command address command *USA Standard Code for Information Interchange octal GPIB code ASCII character...
Page 336 APPENDIX A A-4.
Page 337 APPENDIX B APPENDIX B COMPARISON TABLE OF CONTROLLER'S GPIB INSTRUCTIONS Controller Function IBM-PC IBM-PC HP9000 series (NI-488.2) (NI-488) Outputs data to CALL Send( ) CALL OUTPUT device selector; data a device IBWRT( ) Outputs binary CALL SEND Cmds( ) data to a device Assigns data CALL Receive( ) CALL...
Page 338 APPENDIX B Controller Function IBM-PC IBM-PC HP9000 series (NI-488.2) (NI-488) CLEAR device selector (select code) CALL Initializes devices CALL DevClear( ) CLEAR device IBCLR( ) selector (select code + primary address) Prevents a device CALL SendLLO( ) from being switched LOCAL over from remote LOCKOUT...

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