Anritsu Site Master S311D User Manual

Anritsu Site Master S311D User Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 User Guide Site Masterä S311D Cable and Antenna Analyzer Anritsu Company PN: 10580-00185 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: D Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: October 2012 Copyright ã 2003-2012 Anritsu Co.
  • Page 3 Anritsu Company. UPDATES Updates to this manual, if any, may be downloaded from the Anritsu internet site at: http://www.us.anritsu.com.
  • Page 5 “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 6: Table Of Contents

    ESD Precautions ....... 1-10 Anritsu Service Centers......1-10 Mode References .
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Getting Started Introduction ........3-1 Power On Procedure .
  • Page 8 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Introduction ........7-1 Features .
  • Page 10: General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, preventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Site Master™ model S311D. Model Frequency Range S311D Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode: 25 to 1600 MHz Description The S311D Site Master is a handheld cable and antenna analyzer designed for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Public Safety system technicians testing the RF performance of P25 and TETRA radios in the VHF/UHF, 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands.
  • Page 11: Standard Accessories

    Chapter 1 General Information Standard Accessories The Handheld Software Tools PC-based software program provides a database record for storing measurement data. Software Tools can also convert the Site Master display to a Microsoft Windowsä 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/Vista workstation graphic. Measurements stored in the Site Master internal memory can be downloaded to the PC using the included null-modem serial cable.
  • Page 12: External Detectors

    Chapter 1 General Information External Detectors The following Anritsu detectors can be used with the Site Master S31xD when equipped with Option 5, Power Monitor. Frequency Input Model Impedance Return Loss Frequency Response Range Conn. ±0.2 dB, <1 GHz 5400-71N50 0.001 to 3 GHz...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 General Information Precision Adapters 34NN50A Precision Adapter, N(m)-N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W 34NFNF50 Precision Adapter, N(f)-N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50W Adapters 1091-26-R Adapter, N(m)-SMA(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W 1091-27-R Adapter, N(m)-SMA(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50W 1091-80-R Adapter, N(f)-SMA(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W 1091-81-R...
  • Page 14 Attenuator, 30 dB, 150W, DC to 3 GHz, N(m)-N(f) 3-1010-123 Attenuator, 30 dB, 50 Watt, DC to 8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f) 3-1010-124 Attenuator, 40 dB, 100W, DC to 8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f), Uni-directional Documentation 10580-00186 S31xD Programming Manual (available on disk or at www.us.anritsu.com) 10580-00187 S311D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15: Performance Specifications

    Chapter 1 General Information Performance Specifications Performance specifications are provided in Table 1-1. All specifications apply when cali- brated at ambient temperature after a five minute warm up. Typical values are given for ref- erence, and are not guaranteed. Table 1-1. Performance Specifications (1 of 3) Cable and Antenna Analyzer Frequency Range:...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1-1. Performance Specifications (2 of 3) Power Monitor (Option 5, with external detector) Display Range: -80 to +80 dBm (10 pW to 100 kW) Measurement Range: -50 to +16 dBm (10 nW to 39.8 mW) Offset Range: 0 to +60 dB Resolution:...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1-1. Performance Specifications (3 of 3) General Language Support: English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese Internal Trace Memory: Up to 300 traces Setup Configurations: Display: Standard color TFT (640x480) display with variable brightness control Inputs and Outputs Ports: RF Out: Type N, female, 50W Maximum Input without Damage: +23 dBm, ±...
  • Page 18: Preventive Maintenance

    OSL calibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable. Thus, cables which are NOT phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pro- nounced as the test frequency increases. For optimum calibration, Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com- ponents.
  • Page 19: Instacal Module

    Chapter 1 General Information InstaCal Module The Anritsu InstaCal module can be used in place of discrete components to calibrate the Site Master. The InstaCal module can be used to perform an Open, Short and Load (OSL) or a FlexCal calibration procedure. Calibration of the Site Master with the InstaCal takes approximately 45 seconds (see Calibration, page 3-2).
  • Page 20: Mode References

    Chapter 1 General Information Mode References The term “VNA” in reference to the Site Master denotes cable and antenna analyzer modes. All other modes are referenced individually. 1-11...
  • Page 22: Functions And Operations

    The Site Master can also be powered by a 12.5 Vdc external source. The external source can be either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Both items are standard accessories.
  • Page 23 Serial RS232 DB9 interface to a COM port on a personal computer (for use with the Interface Anritsu Handheld Software Tools program) or to a supported printer. RF output, 50 W impedance, for reflection measurements. Maximum input is RF Out/ +23 dBm at ±50 Vdc.
  • Page 24: Display Overview

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Display Overview Figure 2-2 illustrates some of the key information areas of the display. TITLE BAR SWEEP DATA TIME POINTS CALIBRATION STATUS CURRENT MENU MESSAGE AREA Figure 2-2. S311D Display Overview...
  • Page 25: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Front Panel Overview The Site Master menu-driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. There are four function hard keys located below the status window: Mode, Frequency/Distance, Amplitude and Measure/Display.
  • Page 26: Function Hard Keys

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Function Hard Keys MODE Opens the mode selection box (below). Use the Up/Down arrow key to select a mode. Press the key to implement. ENTER o Measurement Mode Freq - SWR Return Loss Cable Loss - One Port DTF - SWR Return Loss Power Monitor (External Detector)
  • Page 27: Keypad Hard Keys

    ENTER Implements the current action or parameter selection. Turns the Anritsu Site Master on or off. When turned on, the saved system state at the last turn-off is restored. If the ESCAPE/CLEAR key is held down while the ON/OFF key is pressed, the factory preset state will be restored.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations The following keypad hard key functions are printed in blue on the keypad keys. This key is used to adust the display brightness. Use the Up/Down arrow key and ENTER to adjust the brightness. AUTO Automatically scales the status window for optimum resolution in cable SCALE and antenna analyzer mode.
  • Page 29: Soft Keys

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Soft Keys Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections. Each of the soft keys has a correspond- ing soft key label area on the status window. The label identifies the function of the soft key for the current Mode selection.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations FREQ/DIST AMPLITUDE MODE=DTF: MEAS/DISP Resolu- SOFTKEYS: tion Single Bottom Sweep Trace DTF Aid Math Trace Overlay Fixed More On/Off Loss Select Trace Prop Cable List Window Page Up Page Back Down Back Bottom List Delete Trace Delete Traces...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations MODE=HIGH ACCURACY POWER SENSOR FREQ/DIST AMPLITUDE MEAS/DISP Running SOFTKEYS: Center Averages Offset Hold Limit Zero ON/OFF Lower Limit Upper Signal Standard Limit Limit Units Select Standard Select Channel List Uplink Page Downlink Page Down Bottom List Back Select/...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations FREQ/DIST Displays the frequency and distance menu depending on the measurement mode. Frequency The frequency and distance menu for cable and antenna analyzer measurements Menu provides for setting sweep frequency end points when mode is selected. Freq Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations AMPLITUDE Displays the amplitude or scale menu depending on the measurement mode. Amplitude Provides for changing the status window scale. Selected values may be changed Menu using the Up/Down arrow key or keypad. Choosing in cable and antenna analyzer measurement modes AMPLITUDE causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations MEAS/DISP Displays the Meas/Disp soft key menu for the current operating mode. Meas/Disp Provides for changing the status window resolution, single or continuous sweep, Menu and access to the Trace Math functions. Choosing MEAS/DISP in cable and antenna analyzer freq or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations MARKER Choosing MARKER in cable and antenna analyzer freq and dist mode causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area. Selected frequency marker or distance marker locations may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations — Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press Edit ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the pre- vious value. — Places the selected marker at the peak be- Peak Between M3 & M4 tween marker M3 and marker M4.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations LIMIT Pressing LIMIT in cable and antenna analyzer frequency and distance mode acti- vates a menu of limit related functions. Use the corresponding soft key to select the desired limit function. Then use the Up/Down arrow key to change its value, which is displayed in the message area at the bottom of the status window.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations In cable and antenna analyzer or optional power meter mode, pressing the SYS key displays the following System menu soft key selections: — Displays a second level of system option functions: System Options — Displays a second level of functions: Clock —...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations — Enter the minute (0-59) using the Up/Down arrow key or Minute the keypad. Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value. — Enter the month (1-12) using the Up/Down arrow key or the Month keypad.
  • Page 40: Power Monitor, External Detector (Option 5)

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Power Monitor, External Detector (Option 5) Selecting from the mode menu causes the soft keys, de- Power Monitor (External Detector) scribed below, to be displayed and the corresponding values shown in the message area. — Toggles between dBm and Watts. Units —...
  • Page 41: Symbols

    Integrator Failure. Intermittent integrator failure may be caused by inter- ference from another antenna. Persistent integrator failure indicates a need to return the Site Master to the nearest Anritsu service center for repair. Lock fail indication. Check battery. (If the Site Master fails to lock with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center.)
  • Page 42: Self Test

    If the battery is low, or if the ambient temperature is not within the specified operational range, Self Test will fail. If Self Test fails and the battery is fully charged and the Site Master is within the specified operating temperature range, call your Anritsu Service Center. 2-21...
  • Page 43: Error Messages

    Battery voltage is less than 9.5 volts. Charge battery. If condition per- sists, call your Anritsu Service Center. External Power Low External supply voltage is less than 10 volts. Call your Anritsu Service Center PLL Failed Phase-locked loops failed to lock. Charge battery. If condition persists...
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Range Error Messages A listing of Range Error messages is provided in Table 2-3. Table 2-3. Range Error Messages Error Message Description RANGE The start (F1) frequency is greater than the stop (F2) frequency. ERROR:F1 > F2 RANGE The start (D1) distance is greater than the stop (D2) distance.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations InstaCal Error Messages If the serial number of the connected InstaCal module does not match the serial number stored in the Site Master, the following message is displayed: The InstaCal characterization data stored in the Site Master is for a module different than the one currently connected.
  • Page 46 The following error messages could be displayed on the Site Master when using the High Accuracy Power Meter mode with Power Sensor PSN50. If any error condition persists, contact your local Anritsu Service Center. Table 2-5. Option 19 Error Messages...
  • Page 47: Battery Information

    NOTE: Use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters and chargers with this in- strument. The battery will not charge if the battery temperature is above 45° C or below 0°...
  • Page 48: Determining Remaining Battery Life

    A blinking red light indicates less than 13 VDC is being supplied to the charger stand. Check that the correct AC charger adapter is connected to the charger stand. If the battery fails to charge, contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center. Determining Remaining Battery Life When the AC-DC adapter is unplugged from the Site Master, the battery indicator symbol will be continuously displayed at the top left corner of the Site Master display (Figure 2-9).
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Selftest Temperature ... . 24°C Memory ....PASSED RTC Battery... . . 3.1V Voltage .
  • Page 50: Important Battery Information

    · Recharge the battery only in the Site Master, or in an Anritsu approved charger. · If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
  • Page 51 WARNING: This equipment is supplied with a rechargeable battery that could potentially leak hazardous compounds into the environment. These hazardous compounds present a risk of injury or loss due to exposure. Anritsu Company recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the instrument and storing the battery in a leak-proof, plastic container.
  • Page 52: Getting Started

    (page 3-10) are presented. Power On Procedure The Anritsu Site Master is capable of up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery. The internal charge circuitry is designed to optimize the life of the battery.
  • Page 53: Cable And Antenna Analyzer Mode

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode Selecting the Frequency For the OSL or FlexCal calibration method the frequency range for the desired measure- ment must be set. The Site Master will automatically set the frequency when a particular signal standard is selected, or the frequency can be manually set using the F1 and F2 soft keys.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Getting Started and is used as an extension cable on the test port to ensure accurate and repeatable measure- ments. This phase stable cable can be moved and bent while making a measurement with- out causing errors in the measurement. NOTE: The test port extension cable should have the appropriate connectors for the measurement.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Getting Started OSL Calibration Procedures In Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode, if the message is displayed, or the test port Cal Off cable has been changed, a new calibration is required. The following procedures detail how to perform the OSL calibration. OPEN CALIBRATION SHORT...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Getting Started FlexCal OSL Calibration Step 8. The currently selected calibration method can be viewed by pressing the SYS key, followed by the soft key. To change the calibration method, select Status the SYS key, followed by the soft key.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Getting Started Offset Method An alternative to the termination method is to measure the return loss of a 20 dB offset. This is similar to measuring an antenna that has been specified to have a 20 dB return loss across the frequency of operation.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Getting Started Standard InstaCal Calibration Step 1. Select OSL Cal by pressing the SYS key, followed by the Application Options soft key. The currently selected calibration method is indicated at the bottom of the status window. Use the soft key to select the OSL calibration CAL Mode method.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Getting Started Auto Scale The Site Master can automatically set the scale to the minimum and maximum values of the measurement on the y-axis of the graph. This function is particularly useful for mea- surements in SWR mode. To automatically set the scale, press the AUTO SCALE key. The Site Master will automatically set the top and bottom scales to the minimum and maxi- mum values of the measurement with some margin on the y-axis of the LCD.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Getting Started Step 6. Using the arrow key, select the and press ENTER. Use the Up/Down Cable = arrow key to select the cable types stored in the standard Site Up/Down Standard Master cable lists (which cannot be edited) or choose , for additional Custom cables.
  • Page 61: All Modes

    Chapter 3 Getting Started All Modes Save and Recall a Setup Saving a Setup Saving a cable and antenna analyzer setup configuration in memory will preserve the cali- bration information. Step 1. To save the configuration in one of the available user setup locations, press SAVE SETUP.
  • Page 62: Changing The Units

    Chapter 3 Getting Started NOTES: More than one trace can be saved using the same alphanumeric name, as traces are stored chronologically, using the time/date stamp. Pressing the SAVE DISPLAY key will bring up the last saved trace name on the input line.
  • Page 63: Adjusting Limits

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Adjusting Limits The Site Master offers two types of limits: a single horizontal limit line and segmented lim- its. Adjusting a Single Limit Step 1. Press the LIMIT key. Step 2. Press the soft key. Single Limit Step 3.
  • Page 64: Adjusting The Display Brightness

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Enabling the Limit Beep Both limit types can indicate a limit violation by enabling the Limit Beep. An audible "beep" will sound at each data point that violates the defined limit. Step 1. Press the LIMIT key (numeric keypad number 7). Step 2.
  • Page 65: Printing

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Printing Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as de- scribed below. Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings. Printing a Screen Step 1. Obtain the desired measurement display. Step 2.
  • Page 66: Using The Soft Carrying Case

    Using the Soft Carrying Case The soft carrying case has been designed such that the strap can be unsnapped to allow the case to be easily oriented horizontally; thus allowing the Anritsu controls to be more easily accessed (Figure 3-5).
  • Page 68: Cable And Antenna Analyzer Measurements

    Chapter 4 Cable and Antenna Analyzer Measurements Introduction This chapter provides a description of cable and antenna analyzer measurements, including line sweeping fundamentals and line sweeping measurement procedures, available when the Site Master is in frequency or DTF mode. Line Sweep Fundamentals In wireless communication, the transmit and receive antennas are connected to the radio through a transmission line.
  • Page 69: Information Required For A Line Sweep

    Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50-1 or InstaCal Module ICN50B Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL-1 Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M) Device Under Test Transmission Feed Line with Antenna Procedure Step 1.
  • Page 70 Required Equipment Site Master Model S311D Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50-1 or Anritsu InstaCal Module, ICN50B Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL-1 Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15RNFN-1.5-R Optional 510-90-R Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements Device Under Test Transmission Feed Line with Short Procedure - Cable Loss Mode Step 1. Press the MODE key. Step 2. Select using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER. Freq-Cable Loss Step 3. Set the start and stop frequencies, automatically by selecting a signal standard or manually using the F1 and F2 soft keys, as described on page 3-2.
  • Page 72 Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50-1 or Anritsu InstaCal Module, ICN50B Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL-1 Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15RNFN50-1.5-R Optional 510-90-R Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M) Device Under Test Transmission Feed Line with Load Procedure - DTF - Return Loss Mode The following steps explain how to make a DTF measurement in return loss mode.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements Figure 4-3 shows an example of a typical DTF return loss measurement trace using a FlexCal calibration. Figure 4-3. Typical DTF Return Loss Trace In the above example: Marker M1 marks the first connector, the end of the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable.
  • Page 74: Power Monitor Mode

    The Site Master with Option 5 installed can be used for making power measurements with broadband RF detectors, such as the 10 MHz to 20 GHz Anritsu 560-7N50B. See the table of available RF detectors on page 1-3. The power monitor displays the measured power results in dBm or Watts.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Power Monitor Displaying Relative Power Step 9. With the desired base power level input to the Site Master, press the REL soft key. The message area will show REL: ON and the power reading will indicate 100%. Step 10. Press the UNITS soft key to display power in dBm. Since REL is ON, the power reading will be in dBr, relative to the base power level.
  • Page 76: High Accuracy Power Meter

    Chapter 6 High Accuracy Power Meter Introduction Anritsu's High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19) enables high accuracy, RMS measurements for both CW and digitally modulated signals such as CDMA/EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, and WCDMA/HSDPA. This option requires either the PSN50 or MA24104A power sensors.
  • Page 77: Zeroing The Sensor

    The Offset dB feature can be used to enter the value of any cables and attenuators. Power Measurement Required Equipment S311D Site Master RS232 Serial Cable Anritsu Power Supply PSN50 or MA24104A Power Sensor 30 dB, 50W, bi-directional, DC-8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f), Attenuator, 3-1010-123 DC SUPPLY PSN50 SENSOR ATTENUATOR...
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 High Accuracy Power Meter Zero and Cal Step 6. Press the FREQ/DIST key. Step 7. To enter the frequency manually using the number keys, select the soft Center key. To select a known signal standard, press the soft key and Signal Standard use the Up/Down arrow key to select the desired standard.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6 High Accuracy Power Meter Displaying Relative Power Step 21. Press the AMPLITUDE key. Step 22. With the desired base power level input to the sensor, press the soft key. The message area will show and the power reading will show 0 dB and Relative On 100%.
  • Page 80: Handheld Software Tools

    NOTE: Master Software Tools (MST) now works with the Site Master S311D. We strongly recommend users to migrate to MST. This platform has numerous productivity advantages over HHST and all future product enhancements will be done via MST.
  • Page 81: System Requirements

    Installation To install the Handheld Software Tools program: Step1. Insert the Anritsu Handheld Software Tools disk in the CDROM drive. Step2. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. Type: X:\Setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CDROM drive.
  • Page 82 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Communication Port Setting The Handheld Software Tools communicates with the instrument through a standard serial COM port on the PC. Set the baud rate of the COM port to 115200. Select Start, Programs and select Software Tools. Step1.
  • Page 83 Interface Cable Installation Communication between the instrument and the PC is accomplished over a null modem se- rial cable provided with the instrument (Anritsu part number 800-441, and optional USB to serial adapter, part number 551-1691-R, if required). Install the null modem serial interface cable to the RS232 Serial Interface con- Step1.
  • Page 84: Using Handheld Software Tools

    Transmission EVDO Measurement NOTE: Not all selections apply to every Anritsu Handheld instrument. Plot Capture to the PC To open the plot capture menus, select the capture icon on the button bar, or select the Capture drop down menu from the menu bar.
  • Page 85: Plot Properties

    Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Plot Properties After downloading, certain plot properties and information can be modified. Select the Plot Properties or Plot Information icon. Plot Properties that can be changed include: Graph Titles Display Mode Scale/Limit Markers Misc. (Plot Display Parameters) Graph Titles After downloading the plot, the Main Title can be changed to reflect the site name or other descriptive information.
  • Page 86 NOTE: While all possible selections are displayed, some of these selections ap- ply only to specific models of Anritsu hand held instruments. Trace Overlay or Plot Overlay Trace Overlay is activated by the Mouse Function icon. Single-click on the Mouse Function icon to toggle.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools To copy a metafile: Step1. Select the trace to be copied with the mouse cursor. Select Edit and then Copy. The file will copied to the clipboard, or select File Step2. and then Export to a Windows metafile. Open the target application (Microsoft Word, etc.).
  • Page 88 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Cable List A custom cable list can be created in Software Tools and uploaded to the Site Master. Some standard 1000 MHz, 2000 MHz, and 2500 MHz cables are stored in the Site Master and are listed in Appendix A of this User’s Guide.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools DTF Plots Handheld Software Tools can convert Return Loss in Frequency Domain (Freq-RL) plots and SWR in Frequency Domain (Freq-SWR) plots to DTF plots. To convert from Frequency Domain to Distance to Fault, follow these steps: Step1.
  • Page 90: Signal Standards Editor

    Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Signal Standards Editor The Signal Standards Editor is a software application for viewing, editing and creating sig- nal standards files. Select a signal standard entry from the list to make it active. The Signal Standards Editor can: ·...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7 Handheld Software Tools Retrieving Signal Standards Files Connection Manager must be connected to a test unit before retrieving a Signal Standards file. An active connection is indicated in the Status Bar at the bottom right corner of the ap- plication window.
  • Page 92: Master Software Tools

    Master Software Tools Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the Anritsu Master Software Tools (MST) program. Users of the legacy Handheld Software Tools (HHST) program are strongly encouraged to migrate to new MST platform. This new platform has numerous productivity advantages over HHST as described below in the list of features.
  • Page 93 Chapter 8 Signal Generator Mode · Language Editor – this utility allows you to add new or modify existing language tables. Languages available for selection are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. All of these languages except for English can be edited. Up to two more custom languages can be loaded using this utility.
  • Page 94 Chapter 8 Signal Generator Mode Figure 8-3. MST Product Update Tools used to download the latest software and firmware Figure 8-4. DAT file conversion tool used to convert existing Cable & Antenna traces to MST NOTE: New firmware is not compatible with Master Software Tools version 1.25 or older.
  • Page 95: Minimum System Requirements

    Chapter 8 Signal Generator Mode Minimum System Requirements · Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or above), Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or above), or Windows VISTA · Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 · Intel Pentium 233 MHz microprocessor (Pentium III 350 MHz or better recommenced) ·...
  • Page 96: Appendix A Windowing

    Appendix A Windowing Introduction The FREQ/DIST menu (page 2-11) provides for setting the cable loss and relative propa- gation velocity of the coaxial cable. The key opens a menu of FFT windowing Window types for the DTF calculation. The theoretical requirement for inverse FFT is for the data to extend from zero frequency to infinity.
  • Page 97 Appendix A Windowing D i s t a n c e T o F a u l t - 1 0 - 1 5 - 2 0 - 2 5 - 3 0 R e t u r n L o s s ( d B ) - 3 5 - 4 0 - 4 5...
  • Page 98 Appendix A Windowing D i s t a n c e T o F a u l t - 1 0 - 1 5 - 2 0 - 2 5 - 3 0 R e t u r n L o s s ( d B ) - 3 5 - 4 0 - 4 5...
  • Page 100 Index accessories ....1-2 - 1-3 grounding ....2-1 battery ....2-26 hard keys.
  • Page 101 plot overlay ....7-7 trace overlay ..2-13, 7-1, 7-7 power indicator....2-26 trigger single sweep .
  • Page 103 Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Anritsu prints on recycled paper with vegetable soybean oil ink. Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 http://www.anritsu.com...

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