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Anritsu MP1800A Operation Manual

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MX180000A
Signal Quality Analyzer
Control Software
Operation Manual
13th Edition
• For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
• Additional safety and warning information is provided
in the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer Installation
Guide and the MT1810A 4 Slot Chassis Installation
Guide. Please also refer to one of these documents
before using the equipment.
• Keep this manual with the equipment.
ANRITSU CORPORATION
Document No.: M-W2749AE-13.0

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  • Page 1 • For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. • Additional safety and warning information is provided in the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer Installation Guide and the MT1810A 4 Slot Chassis Installation Guide. Please also refer to one of these documents before using the equipment.
  • Page 2 Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment. Some or all of the following symbols may be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
  • Page 3 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 4 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 5 Anritsu electronic equipment). By reading this EULA and using this software, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of its contents and Anritsu Corporation (hereafter Anritsu) hereby grants you the right to use this Software with the Anritsu-specified equipment (hereafter Equipment) for the purposes set out in this EULA.
  • Page 6 Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity otherwise, due to your violation of the terms List. By using this Software, you warrant of this EULA, Anritsu shall have the right to that you are not located in any such country seek proportional damages from you.
  • Page 7 Cautions Against Computer Virus Infection • Copying files and data Only files that have been provided directly from Anritsu or generated using Anritsu equipment should be copied to the instrument. All other required files should be transferred by means of USB or CompactFlash media after undergoing a thorough virus check.
  • Page 8 Prior to the software installation Before installing this software or any other software recommended or approved by Anritsu, run a virus scan on your computer, including removable media (e.g. USB memory stick and CF memory card) you want to connect to your computer.
  • Page 9 2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MX180000A Signal Quality Analyzer Control Software is installed in the MP1800A or MT1810A, the applied directive and standards of this software conform to those of the MP1800A or MT1810A main frame. PS: About main frame Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame types that MX180000A can be used with.
  • Page 10 2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MX180000A Signal Quality Analyzer Control Software is installed in the MP1800A or MT1810A, the applied directive and standards of this software conform to those of the MP1800A or MT1810A main frame. PS: About main frame Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame types that MX180000A can be used with.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual A testing system combining an MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer or MT1810A 4-Slot Chassis mainframe, module(s), and control software is called a Signal Quality Analyzer Series. The operation manuals of the Signal Quality Analyzer Series consist of separate documents for the installation guide, the mainframe, remote control operation, module(s), and control software, as shown below.
  • Page 12 Note: Modules are described generically in this document except in the case of special items. Modules Name MU181000A 12.5GHz Synthesizer Synthesizer MU181000B 12.5GHz 4port Synthesizer MU181020A 12.5Gbit/s PPG MU181020B 14Gbit/s PPG MU181040A 12.5Gbit/s ED MU181040B 14Gbit/s ED...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Start/Stop Procedures ....Start Procedures ............Stop Procedures ............Selector Screen ............Chapter 3 Screen Configuration ....Screen Configuration for MP1800A ......Screen Configuration for MT1810A ......Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings .. Component Operation ........... MP1800A Front Panel Operation ........
  • Page 14 Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility ..Overview ............... Starting and Exiting Setup Utility ........Setting Remote Control ..........Displaying IP Address ........... 6-10 Downloading ..............6-11 Displaying Version Information on Installed Software .. 6-13 Help Tab Window ............6-15 Setting Date and Time ..........

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview and describes the features of the MX180000A Signal Quality Analyzer Control Software (hereinafter referred to as “MX180000A”). Overview ............... 1-2 Features ................ 1-3 Operating Environment ..........1-4...

  • Page 16: Overview

    1.1 Overview The MX180000A provides the same operation functions as the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer (hereinafter, referred to as “MP1800A”), on a PC running on Windows® XP or Windows 7. The MT1810A 4 Slot Chassis (hereinafter, referred to as “MT1810A”) can be operated from a control PC with the MX180000A installed.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features 1.2 Features The MX180000A can operate modules installed on the MP1800A or MT1810A. Independent measurement using multiple modules can be performed simultaneously. The MX180000A can operate up to 4 units of the MT1810A that are connected. The MX180000A provides the following functions: ...

  • Page 18: Operating Environment

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Operating Environment Use a PC with at least the performance shown below. Table 1.3-1 Windows XP Operating System Item Specifications Device type IBM-PC or compatible PC Pentium4 processor, 1.6-GHz or faster Windows XP Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Memory At least 512 MB Monitor resolution...
  • Page 19 Operating Environment CAUTION Operation failure may arise if any of the following occurs on the PC when the MX180000A is operating:  Simultaneous execution with another application  Closing the display (for laptop PCs)  Screensaver activation  Battery saving function activation (for laptop PCs) Refer to the operation manual of the PC used for how to turn off each function.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Overview 1-6.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Start/Stop Procedures

    Chapter 2 Start/Stop Procedures This chapter describes the MX180000A start and stop procedures. Start Procedures ............2-2 Stop Procedures ............2-6 Selector Screen ............2-7...

  • Page 22: Start Procedures

    Figure 2.1-1 Standby LED and power cable connector of MP1800A  Out of standby status (when the Standby LED is off) 1. Connect the MP1800A power cable to an outlet. The MP1800A is activated. 2. The Power lamp turns on.
  • Page 23 If the module configuration has changed from that at the last termination of the application, the internal software corresponding to the new configuration may be downloaded. Do not power-off the MP1800A/MT1810A during downloading, or the MP1800A/MT1810A may be damaged. The internal software version is also checked.
  • Page 24 Shows the unit number where version mismatch occurs. Shows the internal software object where version mismatch occurs. Shows the internal software object version that matches with the installed version. Shows the internal software object version currently downloaded to the MP1800A/MT1810A.
  • Page 25 Start Procedures (3) Require for Multi Channel Calibration When the message requiring Multi Channel Calibration as shown in Figure 2.1-4, perform the calibration following the instruction of screen message. For more information about functions, refer to Section 5.5.3 MU181020A/B “Function of Multi Channel Calibration” in the Operation Manual Figure 2.1-4 Requirement message for Multi Channel Calibration...

  • Page 26: Stop Procedures

    (1) For MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer The following two methods are available: (a) Press the power switch on the MP1800A front panel. The Power lamp turns off, and the Standby LED then turns on (enters the standby status).

  • Page 27: Selector Screen

    Selector Screen 2.3 Selector Screen When using the MP1800A, the selector screen opens after power-on or after exiting the main application. If no icon button is clicked within 15 seconds, the main application activates automatically. For the MT1810A, the selector screen opens after starting the application or after exiting the main application.
  • Page 28 Refer to Chapter 6 “How to Use Setup Utility” for details.  Exit When using the MP1800A, this icon button closes the selector screen and opens the Tool button screen. Figure 2.3-2 Tool button screen Click the [Explorer] to start Windows Explorer.
  • Page 29 Selector Screen  Shut down This icon button is displayed on the selector screen only for the MP1800A. Click this icon button to close the selector screen and turn off the MP1800A.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Start/Stop Procedures 2-10.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Screen Configuration

    Chapter 3 Screen Configuration This chapter describes the configuration of the MX180000A setup dialog box. Screen Configuration for MP1800A ......3-2 Screen Configuration for MT1810A ......3-4...

  • Page 32: Screen Configuration For Mp1800A

    Chapter 3 Screen Configuration 3.1 Screen Configuration for MP1800A This section describes the screen configuration of the main application when using the MX180000A on the MP1800A. Figure 3.1-1 Main application screen configuration – 1 Table 3.1-1 Main application screen configuration – 1...
  • Page 33 Screen Configuration for MP1800A Figure 3.1-2 Main application screen configuration – 2 Table 3.1-2 Main application screen configuration – 2 Item Description Tree view Shows the module installed into each slot. This area is normally hidden at the left of the main application screen. Press the [Tree View] key on the mainframe front panel to display/hide this view, or press the [Jump] key to display it.

  • Page 34: Screen Configuration For Mt1810A

    When using the MX180000A on the control PC, some screens are added to the main application screen for the MP1800A. The additional screens correspond to the functions of the device keys on the MP1800A front panel. Figure 3.2-1 Main application screen configuration – 1 Table 3.2-1 Main application screen configuration –...
  • Page 35 MP1800A front panel. Tree view As with the MP1800A, shows the module installed into each slot and selects the module to be displayed in the main view area. When multiple MT1810A units are connected, a tree display for each MT1810A unit is provided.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Screen Configuration 3-6.
  • Page 37 MX180000A. Component Operation ..........4-2 4.1.1 Setting parameters ........... 4-2 4.1.2 Input methods ........... 4-4 MP1800A Front Panel Operation ........4-6 4.2.1 Front panel operation ........4-6 4.2.2 Moving Input Focus ........4-13 Tree View ..............4-15 4.3.1 Operation in tree view ........

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Basic Operation And Settings

    This section describes operating methods of the controls used on the operation screen of the MX180000A, using the front panel keys and the mouse. Note that the front panel key operation is possible for the MP1800A only. 4.1.1 Setting parameters (1) Command buttons...
  • Page 39 Component Operation (4) Radio button Example: Select one from multiple items. Select an item by pressing the cursor keys and [Set] key during key input or use the mouse to click the button. (5) Spin box Example: Inputs numeric values. During key input, press the [Set] key and use the left and right arrow keys to move between digits and use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the numeric value, or directly input the value by using the numeric keypad.

  • Page 40: Input Methods

    Use the MP1800A front panel keys for operation. (2) Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the MP1800A to operate the MX180000A. The keyboard of the control PC for the MT1810A can also be used. The correspondence between the front panel keys and those of the keyboard is shown below.
  • Page 41 Rotary Encoder → Pressing the rotary encoder Enter Shift None (3) Mouse Connect the mouse to the MP1800A to operate the MX180000A in the same way as Windows®. The mouse of the control PC for the MT1810A can also be used.

  • Page 42: Mp1800A Front Panel Operation

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings 4.2 MP1800A Front Panel Operation This section describes the operation of the MP1800A. 4.2.1 Front panel operation [Customize] key Main operation keys Numeric keypad and unit keys Status display area [Slot] keys Figure 4.2.1-1 Front panel Front panel operation is described below.
  • Page 43 MP1800A Front Panel Operation 4.2.1.1 Main operation keys Figure 4.2.1.1-1 Main operation keys Table 4.2.1.1-1 Main operation keys Hardware key Description Rotary encoder Push-type rotary encoder used to move the input focus among the controls on the GUI screen and data input. Turn it clockwise to move in the input focus order.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings Table 4.2.1.1-1 Main operation keys (Cont’d) Hardware key Description Corresponds to the [Alt] key on the keyboard. Use in the combination of [Alt + Tab] to move the input focus to MX180000A. Corresponds to the [Tab] key on the keyboard. Customize Displays the User-customize dialog box.
  • Page 45 MP1800A Front Panel Operation 4.2.1.2 Numeric keypad and unit keys Figure 4.2.1.2-1 Numeric keypad and unit keys Table 4.2.1.2-1 Numeric keypad and unit keys Hardware key Description Numeric keypad Used for numeric value input. –/+ key Decimal point key ←...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings A unit key may only be used with a control that accept the unit key and is given input focus. Pressing a unit key converts the value currently displayed in the [value + unit] format into the value with the unit corresponding to the unit key that is pressed.
  • Page 47 MP1800A Front Panel Operation 4.2.1.3 Slot keys Figure 4.2.1.3-1 Slot keys Table 4.2.1.3-1 Slot keys Hardware key Description [Slot] keys Select the module operation tab window to be displayed in the main view. Press the [Slot] key corresponding to the module application to be displayed.
  • Page 48 Figure 4.2.1.4-1 Status display area The status display area on the left of the front panel includes the MP1800A error/alarm status display, remote/panel lock switching, screen copy and power switch. Operation of each key is shown below. Table 4.2.1.4-1 Status display area...

  • Page 49: Moving Input Focus

    MP1800A Front Panel Operation 4.2.2 Moving Input Focus This section describes how to move the input focus on the operation screen of the MX180000A. 4.2.2.1 Moving input focus between forms This section describes how to move the input focus between forms.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings 4.2.2.2 Moving input focus between controls This section describes how to move the input focus between controls within a form. Use the [Tab] key, rotary encoder, arrow keys and mouse to move the input focus between controls within a form. Table 4.2.2.2-1 Moving input focus between controls Operation Description...

  • Page 51: Tree View

    Tree View 4.3 Tree View This section describes the operations in the tree view. The operations are common to the MP1800A and MT1810A. Figure 4.3-1 Tree View Use the arrow keys, [Set] key, rotary encoder, or mouse for operation on information displayed in the tree view.

  • Page 52: Operation In Tree View

    Interlocking with the slot keys Operations in the tree view are interlocked to [Slot] keys on the MP1800A front panel. The LED of the key corresponding to the slot in which the selected module is installed turns on. 4-16...

  • Page 53: Port Icons

    Tree View 4.3.2 Port icons An icon is added to each port name in the tree view. To indicate port status, the icon changes according to the port status. Table 4.3.2-1 Port icons Display Status Description Icon priority Can be selected Port can be selected (normal status).
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Settings 4-18.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Operation And Settings For Common Functions

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions This chapter describes the operations and settings for the common functions of the signal quality analyzer mainframe. Overview of Common Functions ........5-2 Drop-Down Menu ............5-3 5.2.1 Quick Open window .......... 5-6 5.2.2 Quick Save window ..........

  • Page 56: Overview Of Common Functions

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.1 Overview of Common Functions The common functions of the signal quality analyzer mainframe are provided in the menu bar described in Chapter 3 “Screen Configuration”. This section describes how to operate and set the functions commonly used among the measuring instruments, such as a file saving function and file printing function.

  • Page 57: Drop-Down Menu

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2 Drop-Down Menu This section describes the functions of the drop-down menus provided in the menu bar. Figure 5.2-1 Drop-down menu example (File menu) Click a menu on the menu bar to open the drop-down list, and then select a desired menu item from the list.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions Table 5.2-1 Menu items in drop-down lists (Cont’d) Menu Description File (continued) [Print…] Displays the Print window. [Printer Setup…] Displays the Printer Setup window. [Combination Setting…] Displays the Combination Setting window. [Multi Channel Calibration] Displays the Multi Channel Calibration window.
  • Page 59 Drop-Down Menu Table 5.2-2 Operations on drop-down menu Control Operation Cursor keys Moves the input focus on the drop-down list. [↑] The input focus is moved upward. The input focus moves to the lowermost item when this key is pressed with the input focus on the uppermost item.

  • Page 60: Quick Open Window

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.2.1 Quick Open window In the Quick Open window, multiple data, including the setting data for the mainframe and the setting data for any inserted units, can be opened at once. It is useful to open all data in a batch in the current unit and module configuration.

  • Page 61: Quick Save Window

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2.2 Quick Save window In the Quick Save window, multiple data, including the setting data for the mainframe and the setting data for any inserted units, can be saved at once. It is useful to save all data in a batch in the current unit and module configuration.
  • Page 62 Note: When using a setting file saved by the Quick Save operation in another MP1800A/MT1810A unit, it is necessary to copy all the files listed below. The loading operation may fail if some files are missing.

  • Page 63: Open Window

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2.3 Open window In the Open window, the setting data and measurement result data for an inserted module can be opened. It is useful to open the setting data of a module. Figure 5.2.3-1 Open window Table 5.2.3-1 Items in Open window Item Description File Name...

  • Page 64: Save Window

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.2.4 Save window In the Save window, the setting data and measurement result data for an inserted module can be saved. It is useful to save the setting data and/or the measurement result data of a module. Figure 5.2.4-1 Save window Table 5.2.4-1 Items in Save window Item...
  • Page 65 Drop-Down Menu Table 5.2.4-1 Items in Save window (Cont’d) Item Description Data Type Select the data type to be saved. The selectable data types for the setting data or the measurement result data differ according to the selected module. See Table 5.2.4-2 for the correspondence between the module type and the selectable data type.
  • Page 66 Note: When using a setting file saved by the Save operation in another MP1800A/MT1810A unit, it is necessary to copy all the files listed below. The loading operation may fail if some files are missing. Table 5.2.4-3 Files saved by Save operation Module File name (.extension)

  • Page 67: Screen Copy Setup Dialog Box

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2.5 Screen Copy Setup dialog box The screen image output method (file or printer) can be selected, and the file output destination can also be specified. Figure 5.2.5-1 Screen Copy Setup dialog box Table 5.2.5-1 Items in Screen Copy Setup dialog box Item Description Save Type...
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions Screen image files are named in the following format. ScreenCopy_YYMMDDhhmmss.*** Table 5.2.5-2 Graphics file naming rules File Name Rule Always prefixed to the file name. YYMMDDhhmmss File creation date and time Last two digits of the year Month Hours (24-hour format) Minutes...

  • Page 69: Print Window

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2.6 Print window In the Print window, the measurement result data of the modules can be printed. The data is output to the printer set in the Printer Setup dialog box (opened by selecting [Printer Setup…] from the File drop-down menu).

  • Page 70: Printer Setup Dialog Box

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.2.7 Printer Setup dialog box The default printer can be set in the Printer Setup dialog box. Figure 5.2.7-1 Printer Setup dialog box Table 5.2.7-1 Items in Printer Setup dialog box Item Description Default Printer Lists the printer drivers recognized by Windows.

  • Page 71: Help Menu

    Drop-Down Menu 5.2.9 Help menu When “Version” is selected from the Help menu, the Version Information window is displayed, showing the information on the MX180000A, the mainframe, and inserted modules. It is useful to confirm the version of the instruments used. Figure 5.2.9-1 Version Information window Table 5.2.9-1 Information displayed in Version Information window (for Software) Column Title...

  • Page 72: Multi Channel Calibration Function

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.2.10 Multi Channel Calibration Function This function executes the Multi Channel Calibration. For more information about this function, refer to Section 5.5.3 “Multi Channel MU181020A/B Operation Manual Calibration Function” in the Figure 5.2.10-1 Multi Channel Calibration Screen 5-18...

  • Page 73: Common Function Buttons

    Common Function Buttons 5.3 Common Function Buttons This section describes the common function buttons provided on the menu bar. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14][15][16] [17] Figure 5.3-1 Common function buttons Table 5.3-1 Common function buttons Button Description Open...
  • Page 74 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions Table 5.3-1 Common function buttons (Cont’d) Button Description [12] Buzzer Setting Click to display the Buzzer Setting dialog box used to enable or disable the buzzer sound. Refer to 5.3.1 “Buzzer Setting dialog box” for details. [13] System Alarm Click to display the System Alarm window that shows details on the system alarm.

  • Page 75: Buzzer Setting Dialog Box

    Common Function Buttons 5.3.1 Buzzer Setting dialog box The Buzzer Setting dialog box is displayed when the Buzzer Setting button on the menu bar is clicked. The buzzer sound at the occurrence of a system error, error, and alarm can be enabled and disabled. Figure 5.3.1-1 Buzzer Setting dialog box Table 5.3.1-1 Items in Buzzer Setting dialog box Item...

  • Page 76: System Alarm Window

    MP1800A/MT1810A. The System Alarm button operates in conjunction with the [System Alarm] key on the front panel of the MP1800A, and the system alarm occurrence is indicated by the LED on the [System Alarm] key. Refer to Section 4.2.1.4 “Status display area”...

  • Page 77: Combination Setting Dialog Box

    Common Function Buttons 5.3.3 Combination Setting dialog box The Combination Setting screen is displayed. Combination and Channel Synchronization can be set for the MU181020A and MU181020B. In addition, Combination can be set for the MU181040A and MU181040B. MU181020A/B Operation Manual MU181040A/B Refer to the and the...
  • Page 78 Channel Synchronization can be set between the same board types by changing the display in field [6]. (Figure 5.3.3-4 Channel Synchronization Setting dialog box). Slot No. Displays the slot number of the target module. The maximum slot number is four for the MT1810A, and is six for the MP1800A. 5-24...
  • Page 79 Common Function Buttons Table 5.3.3-1 Items in Combination Setting dialog box (Cont’d) Item Description Independent/ The contents displayed by the selection for Operation in [1] can be switched. Combination/ Channel Independent： No display Synchronization Combination： When [2 Ch] is selected at the Combination checkbox at the top of the field, two modules can be set;...
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions Figure 5.3.3-2 Combination Setting dialog box Figure 5.3.3-3 25 Gx2ch Combination Setting dialog box 5-26...
  • Page 81 Common Function Buttons Figure 5.3.3-4 Channel Synchronization Setting dialog box Figure 5.3.3-5 25G CH Sync Setting dialog box 5-27...

  • Page 82: Customization

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.4 Customization With the MX180000A, a user can customize the display format of items on the window. This section describes how to customize the drop-down menu and common function buttons on the menu bar. 5.4.1 Customizing function buttons The layout of the common functions buttons on the menu bar can be arranged as desired.
  • Page 83 Customization Table 5.4.1-1 Items in Function Button Setup dialog box Item Description Selectable A list of the common function buttons that can be added to Functions the menu bar is displayed. The function name and the icon are displayed together. Two or more icons can be selected at the same time.

  • Page 84: Customizing Automatic Measurement Functions

    Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.4.2 Customizing automatic measurement functions The automatic measuring function items to be displayed in the Auto Measurement Select window can be set in the Auto Measurement Setup dialog box. Select “Auto Measurement Menu…” from the View menu on the menu bar to display the Auto Measurement Setup dialog box.
  • Page 85 Customization Table 5.4.2-1 Items in Auto Measurement Setup dialog box Item Description Selectable A list of the automatic measurement functions that can be Measurement added to the Auto Measurement Select window is displayed. Two or more items can be selected at the same time.

  • Page 86: User Customize Dialog Box

    User Customize dialog box. With the MP1800A, however, note that the input focus in this area can be moved by pressing the Tab or Shift + Tab key or pressing the rotary encoder, while the focus on the menu bar of the main window can be moved by pressing the [Jump] key.
  • Page 87 Customization 5.4.3.1 User customization procedure Perform the user customization, using the following procedure. Set the number of setting items to be displayed. Figure 5.4.3.1-1 Selecting the number of setting items Select the number of items to be displayed in the User Customize dialog box from the combo box.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions The target setting item is displayed in the User Customize dialog box. Figure 5.4.3.1-3 Setting item name button (when selected) 5-34...
  • Page 89 Customization 5.4.3.2 Setting item display The format of a setting item displayed on the User Customize dialog box consists of the controls for “setting item name”, “data display”, and “unit display”. The data display varies depending on the type of the setting item.
  • Page 90 (1) to (3). 5.4.3.3 Interlock operation with Slot keys on front panel When the [Customize] key on the front panel of the MP1800A is pressed, the LED on the [Customize] key lights up and the User Customize dialog box is displayed. The [Slot] keys on the front panel have a special function when the LED on the [Customize] key is on.
  • Page 91 Customization Figure 5.4.3.3-2 Customizing setting item display When a [Slot] key is pressed several times in succession, the input focus moves within the corresponding operation area. The input focus does not move if there is only one setting item in the operation area. Focus* transition by pressing [Slot] key several times Figure 5.4.3.3-3 Focus transition between setting item When the [Customize] key (the LED is on) is pressed while the User...
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Operation and Settings for Common Functions 5.4.3.4 Setting item selection window (Select Item Setup) To display a desired setting item in the User Customize dialog box, click the button of the setting item to display the Select Item Setup dialog box, and select the target setting item.
  • Page 93 Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility This chapter describes how to use the Setup Utility. Overview ............... 6-2 Starting and Exiting Setup Utility ........6-3 Setting Remote Control ..........6-5 6.3.1 Settings for GPIB ..........6-7 6.3.2 Settings for Ethernet ......... 6-8 Displaying IP Address ...........

  • Page 94: Chapter 6 How To Use Setup Utility

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.1 Overview The Setup Utility function is provided for configuring the necessary settings for the mainframe. The Setup Utility function enables the following operations:  Selection and initial settings of optional remote interface ...

  • Page 95: Starting And Exiting Setup Utility

    Starting and Exiting Setup Utility 6.2 Starting and Exiting Setup Utility Be sure to exit the main application before starting the Setup Utility application. Select [Setup utility] from the selector screen. Figure 6.2-1 Starting Setup Utility The setup utility login window is displayed. Select “User” from the Login drop-down list, and then click [OK] to display the Setup Utility for MX180000A window (hereinafter, referred to as the “Setup Utility window”).
  • Page 96 Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility Click [Exit] to close the Setup Utility window. The selector screen is then displayed again. Figure 6.2-3 Setup Utility window...

  • Page 97: Setting Remote Control

    Click the [Remote Control] tab on the Setup Utility window to open the Remote Control tab window used to set the operating environment for remote control. A remote interface to be used by the MP1800A or MT1810A can be selected and the operating environment for the selected...
  • Page 98 MP1800A when remote control is performed via an Ethernet. Set this item according to the remote control PC. For the socket type, the MP1800A side is the server side. For the MT1810A, configure the settings of the control PC.

  • Page 99: Settings For Gpib

    Setting Remote Control 6.3.1 Settings for GPIB The settings required when GPIB is used for the remote interface are described below. Figure 6.3.1-1 Settings for GPIB in Remote Control tab window Table 6.3.1-1 Settings for GPIB Type Function/operation Address Set the address from 1 to 30. Performance Set the GPIB remote command processing mode Normal:...

  • Page 100: Settings For Ethernet

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.3.2 Settings for Ethernet The settings required when Ethernet is used for the remote interface are described below. Figure 6.3.2-1 Settings for Ethernet in Remote Control tab window Table 6.3.2-1 Settings for Ethernet Type Function/operation IP Address...

  • Page 101: Displaying Ip Address

    Displaying IP Address 6.4 Displaying IP Address Click the [IP Address] tab on the Setup Utility window to open the IP Address tab window. In this tab window, the IP addresses of the mainframe and installed modules are displayed. This function is provided for expansion in the future, and is not used currently.

  • Page 102: Downloading

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.5 Downloading Click the [Download] tab on the Setup Utility window to open the Download tab window. This window is used to update the firmware and FPGA when upgrading the application software version. Figure 6.5-1 Download tab window Figure 6.5-2 Download tab window (during download) 6-10...
  • Page 103  When one of the following FPGA is downloaded, the MP1800A or the MT1810A must be turned off and then on again in order to enable the updated information. It takes 10 minutes per file.

  • Page 104: Displaying Version Information On Installed Software

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.6 Displaying Version Information on Installed Software Click the [Version] tab on the Setup Utility window to open the Version tab window. The version information on the software applications installed in the mainframe and modules, the serial number of the mainframe and modules, and the installed options are displayed in this tab window.
  • Page 105 “Updating Software” in the Installation Guide for the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer or Section 6.2 “Updating Software” in the Installation Guide for the MT1810A 4-Slot Chassis. Using the MP1800A while the internal software versions mismatch may result in abnormal operation.

  • Page 106: Help Tab Window

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.7 Help Tab Window (1) Help display The version number of MX180000A is displayed in the Help tab window. Figure 6.7-1 Displaying software version 6-14...
  • Page 107 Help Tab Window (2) Initialization The settings of all the modules can be initialized from the Help tab window. Figure 6.7-2 Initializing settings Click [Execute] to start initialization. Note: The IP address setting is not initialized. The other settings are initialized to the settings at factory shipment.

  • Page 108: Setting Date And Time

    Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility 6.8 Setting Date and Time Click the Date/Time Set tab on the Setup Utility window to open the Date/Time Set tab window. The date and time settings for Windows can be set in this tab window. Figure 6.8-1 Date/Time Set tab window Table 6.8-1 Items in Date/Time Set tab window Item...

  • Page 109: Adding Options

    6.9 Adding Options After purchasing the MP1800A, options of the MP1800A and modules can be added just by entering the option key. Inform Anritsu of your MP1800A serial number when purchasing an option. An “Option Key License Certificate” will be sent to you.
  • Page 110 Chapter 6 How to Use Setup Utility Figure 6.9-3 Option addition screen A list of options that can be added by the entered key code is displayed. Select the checkbox corresponding to the option to be added, and then click [Apply]. The selected option is then added. To check if the option has been added, use the [Version] tab on the Setup Utility screen.

  • Page 111: Chapter 7 Self-Test

    Chapter 7 Self-Test The MT1810A has a self-test function to check if the installed modules operate normally. This chapter describes the self-test procedure. Overview ............... 7-2 Starting Self-Test Application ........7-3 MX180000A Self-Test ........... 7-4 7.3.1 Self-test application main window ....7-4 7.3.2 Test Module Select window ......

  • Page 112: Overview

    Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.1 Overview The MP1800A and the MT1810A have a self-test function (self-test application). This function detects module abnormalities. The self-test application executes a self-test by configuring a combination of modules inserted into the mainframe automatically. A combination of modules can also be user-configured.

  • Page 113: Starting Self-Test Application

    Starting Self-Test Application 7.2 Starting Self-Test Application Be sure to exit the main application before starting the self-test application. Select [Self test] from the selector screen and press the [Set] key. The self test selector screen is then displayed. Figure 7.2-1 Starting self-test application...

  • Page 114: Mx180000A Self-Test

    Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.3 MX180000A Self-Test This section presents details on the self-test application windows. 7.3.1 Self-test application main window Details on the self-test application main window are given below. Figure 7.3.1-1 Self-test application main window Table 7.3.1-1 Items in self-test application main window Type Function/operation Select...

  • Page 115: Test Module Select Window

    MX180000A Self-Test 7.3.2 Test Module Select window When [Select] is clicked on the Self-test main screen, the Test Module Select screen shown below is displayed for selecting a self-test target module. In this screen, a combination of modules for which the self-test is executed can be automatically selected by clicking [Auto].
  • Page 116 Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.3.2.1 Selecting module manually Modules to be tested can be selected manually. The Module Select Guide window is displayed when the checkbox for a target module is selected in the Test module display for selection in the Test Module Select window. Figure 7.3.2.1-1 Module Select Guide window for selecting modules manually Table 7.3.2.1-1 Items in Module Select Guide window...

  • Page 117: Mx180000A Self-Test

    MX180000A Self-Test  Manual module selection example An example where the MP1800A has the following module configuration is shown below. Nos. 1 and 2: synthesizers, No. 3: PPG, No. 4: ED, No. 5: XFP Figure 7.3.2.1-2 Connection example – 1...
  • Page 118 Chapter 7 Self-Test Whether the XFP module in Slot 5 can be selected is determined depending on the selected self-test interface. It can be selected when the test interface is Optical, and cannot be selected when the test interface is Electrical. Select Optical in this example.
  • Page 119 MX180000A Self-Test Select the checkbox for Slot 3 PPG module. The Module Select Guide window is displayed. Figure 7.3.2.1-4 Connection example – 3...
  • Page 120 Chapter 7 Self-Test Select a module from each category field and click [Apply]. When a module is selected in each category field, click [OK] to close the Module Select Guide window. The Test Module Select window is displayed again, displaying a combination of the modules targeted for self-test.
  • Page 121 MX180000A Self-Test 7.3.2.2 Cases when self-test cannot be executed Self-test may not be executed, depending on the conditions of the inserted modules, such as the following: When not more than one set of enabled PPG and ED modules When ED module is MU181040A-002 0.1 to 12.5 Gbit/s or MU181040B-002 0.1 to 14 Gbit/s and MU181040A-x30 Variable Clock Phase or MU181040B-x30 Variable Clock Phase not installed When PPG module is PPG MU181020A-002 0.1 to 12.5 Gbit/s or...

  • Page 122: Connection Guide

    Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.3.3 Connection guide The connection guides are displayed in the Guide tab window. Connect the modules, referring to these guides. When the modules are connected completely, click [Start] to start a self-test. Figure 7.3.3-1 Connection guides in Guide tab window Table 7.3.3-1 Items in Guide tab window Type Function/operation...
  • Page 123 MX180000A Self-Test Notes:  Modules may be damaged if connected without following the instructions in [5] Note.  Handle connectors that are not used in a self-test properly, using processes such as termination and open following the description in each module’s operation manual. ...

  • Page 124: Displaying Self-Test Results

    Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.3.4 Displaying self-test results The self-test results are displayed in the Result tab window on the self-test application main window. When the self-test is completed, the self-test results are displayed in the Result tab window. The item is left blank if a self-test is not executed for that item.
  • Page 125 MX180000A Self-Test Table 7.3.4-1 Items in Result tab window Type Function/operation Time Displays the self-test start time. Mainframe Displays the model name and serial number of the mainframe. Module Displays the slot number, model name, and serial number of the modules inserted into the mainframe. GROUP Displays the combination of the modules for which the self-test has been executed.

  • Page 126: Error Codes

    Chapter 7 Self-Test 7.4 Error Codes This section describes the error code format. The error code is output as the result code for each self-test item. 1A00200305 Test error content (error bits) Test item Classification number Test target Table 7.4-1 Error code format Item Description Test target...
  • Page 127 Error Codes  Error code list Table 7.4-2 lists the error codes for each test item. Table 7.4-2 Error codes Classification Test Error Content Self-Test Item No. of Items Number (Error Bits) b0 to b23 Frequency output test (Frequency Test) b0 to b23 Frequency range test (Frequency Coverage) b0 to b2...
  • Page 128 Chapter 7 Self-Test Table 7.4-3 Details on test error content of frequency output test Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether a PLL Unlock error occurs when the frequency is set to 100,000 kHz. Tests whether the frequency measurement result falls within 100,000 kHz 10 ppm.
  • Page 129 Error Codes Table 7.4-3 Details on test error content of frequency output test (Cont’d) Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether a PLL Unlock error occurs when the frequency is set to 1,600,000 kHz. Tests whether the frequency measurement result falls within 1,600,000 kHz 10 ppm.
  • Page 130 Chapter 7 Self-Test Table 7.4-4 Details on test error content of frequency range test Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether Auto Search is executed when the frequency is set to 100000 kHz. Tests whether no error occurs when the frequency is set to 100000 kHz.
  • Page 131 Error Codes Table 7.4-4 Details on test error content of frequency range test (Cont’d) Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether Auto Search is executed when the frequency is set to 12500000 kHz. Tests whether no error occurs when the frequency is set to 12500000 kHz.
  • Page 132 Chapter 7 Self-Test Table 7.4-8 Details on test error content of data output test Value Error Bit Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether Auto Search is executed. Tests whether a sync loss (CR Unlock) error is detected and recovered by the ED module when the Data/XData output of the PPG module is turned on and off.
  • Page 133 Error Codes Table 7.4-10 Details on test error content of amplitude and offset variable test (Cont’d) Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether the result of the threshold margin measurement falls within the specified range. Tests whether Auto Search is executed with the minimum amplitude and the minimum offset.
  • Page 134 Chapter 7 Self-Test Table 7.4-13 Details on test error content of clock recovery test Value Error Bits Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether Auto Search is executed when the recovery clock is used with bit rate 12.5 Gbit/s. Tests whether no error occurs when the recovery clock is used with bit rate 12.5 Gbit/s.
  • Page 135 Error Codes Table 7.4-14 Details on test error content of XFP/SFP module recognition test Value Error Bit Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Tests whether the XFP/SFP module is recognized and is in the ready state. Table 7.4-15 Details on test error content of XFP/SFP laser emission test Value Error Bit Test Error Content Details...
  • Page 136 Chapter 7 Self-Test Table 7.4-17 Details on test error content of Optical Power test (Cont’d) Value Error Bit Test Error Content Details Pass Fail Outputs an optical signal of 15.0 dBm with a wavelength of 1550 nm, and measures the optical output power by using the MU181620A to test whether the measured power falls within 15.0 3.0 dBm.

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