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Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2721B User Manual

High performance handheld spectrum analyzer, handheld digital broadcast field analyzer
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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 Spectrum Master MS2721B, MS2723B, and MS2724B High Performance Handheld Spectrum Analyzer MS8911B Handheld Digital Broadcast Field Analyzer...
  • Page 4 Spectrum Master features and options. This set of documents is available as PDF files on the Handheld Instruments Documentation Disc and on the Anritsu Web site. Anritsu Company Part Number: 10580-00175 490 Jarvis Drive...
  • Page 6 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear. Also, the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product.
  • Page 10 This product and its manuals may require an Export License or approval by the government of the product country of origin for re-export from your country. Before you export this product or any of its manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled.
  • Page 11 The following RoHS statement applies to instruments sold before April 2011.
  • Page 12 The following RoHS statement applies to instruments sold after April 2011.
  • Page 14 Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not 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 15 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. Follow the environmental storage requirements specified in the product data sheet.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    ..........1-7 1-12 Anritsu Reference Documents ....... . . 1-7 1-13 Anritsu Service Centers .
  • Page 17 Table of Contents (Continued) Parameter Setting ..........2-9 Text Entry .
  • Page 18 Table of Contents (Continued) 3-11 Master Software Tools ........3-12 Chapter 4—File Management Introduction .
  • Page 19 Table of Contents (Continued) System Menu ..........6-2 System Options Menu .
  • Page 20 Table of Contents (Continued) ipconfig Tool ..........C-6 Ping Tool .
  • Page 21 Table of Contents (Continued) Contents-6 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...

  • Page 22: Chapter 1-General Information

    From here, you can select the latest sales, select service and support contact information in your country or region, provide online feedback, complete a "Talk to Anritsu" form to get your questions answered, or obtain other services offered by Anritsu.

  • Page 23: Available Models

    1-3 Available Models Chapter 1 — General Information Available Models Table 1-1 lists the Spectrum Master models and frequency ranges described in this User Guide. Table 1-1. Spectrum Master Model Model Frequency Range MS2721B Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 7.1 GHz MS2723B Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 13 GHz MS2724B...

  • Page 24: Available Options

    Chapter 1 — General Information 1-4 Available Options Available Options Available options for the Spectrum Master are shown in Table 1-2. Table 1-2. Available Options MS2721B MS2723B MS2724B Description MS2721B-0031 MS2723B-0031 MS2724B-0031 GPS Receiver (includes antenna) MS2721B-0019 MS2723B-0019 MS2724B-0019 High-Accuracy Power Meter MS2721B-0025 MS2723B-0025 MS2724B-0025...

  • Page 25: Standard And Optional Accessories

    Appendix A, “Additional Documents” and their Anritsu part numbers. Measurement guides are provided on the Handheld Instruments Documentation Disc that is shipped with the instrument and are also available for download (at no charge) from the Spectrum Master web page. Refer to section “Anritsu...

  • Page 26: Instrument Description

    Code Domain Power and Codogram displays. In Spectrum Analyzer mode, a full range of marker capabilities is provided. Markers are not available in GSM mode. Anritsu Master Software Tools, a PC-based software program, provides for storing measurement data. Master Software Tools can also convert the Spectrum Master display into several graphic formats.

  • Page 27: Calibration Requirements

    Spectrum Master changes (to insure the best possible measurement results). Although the Spectrum Master does not require daily field calibration, Anritsu Company recommends annual calibration and performance verification by local Anritsu service centers. Instrument Warmup Anritsu recommends allowing the instrument to warm up to typical operation temperature before calibrating.

  • Page 28: Esd Cautions

    Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices, equipment, and practices. Because these apply to the Spectrum Master, Anritsu Company recommends that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas to the Spectrum Master.

  • Page 29: 1-14 Battery Replacement

    Battery Compartment Door Note Use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument. The battery that is supplied with the Spectrum Master may need charging before use. The battery can be charged while it is installed in the Spectrum Master by using either the AC-DC Adapter or the 12-Volt DC adapter, or separately in the optional Dual Battery Charger.

  • Page 30: 1-15 Soft Carrying Case

    Chapter 1 — General Information 1-15 Soft Carrying Case 1-15 Soft Carrying Case The instrument can be operated while in the soft carrying case. On the back of the case is a large storage pouch for accessories and supplies. To install the instrument into the soft carrying case: 1.

  • Page 31: 1-16 Tilt Bail Stand

    1-16 Tilt Bail Stand Chapter 1 — General Information 1-16 Tilt Bail Stand The attached Tilt Bail can be used for desktop operation. The tilt bail provides a backward tilt for improved stability and air flow. To deploy the tilt bail, pull the bottom of the tilt bail away from the back of the instrument.

  • Page 32: Erase All User Files In Internal Memory

    The Spectrum Master does not currently provide a secure erase feature. In environments where data security is an issue, Anritsu Company recommends that you store your Spectrum Master-created files on an external USB Flash drive that is then securely retained, sanitized, or destroyed after use.
  • Page 33 1-17 Secure-Environment Workplace Chapter 1 — General Information 1-12 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...

  • Page 34: Chapter 2-Instrument Overview

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the Anritsu MS272xB Spectrum Master. The intent of this chapter is to acquaint you with the instrument. To begin using the instrument immediately, go to Chapter 3, “Quick Start Guide”...

  • Page 35: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Turning On the MS272xB and MS8911B for the First Time The Anritsu Spectrum Master (MS272xB or MS8911B) is capable of approximately 2.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to Section “Battery Replacement” on page 1-8 Chapter 1).

  • Page 36: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-3 Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview The Spectrum Master menu-driven interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. Five main menu keys are located below the display.

  • Page 37: Front Panel Keys

    2-4 Front Panel Keys Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Other features on the front panel include: Battery Charge LED (Green) The Battery Charge LED flashes if the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged. Charge Fault LED (Red) The Charge Fault LED remains on under a battery charger fault condition.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-4 Front Panel Keys Shift Key Press the Shift key and then press a number key to open the menu that is indicated in blue text above the number key. When the Shift key is active, its icon is displayed at the top-right of the measurement display area between the battery charge indicator and the submenu label.

  • Page 39: Main Menu Keys

    2-5 Mode Selector Menu Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Main Menu Keys The 5 main menu keys are horizontally arranged adjacent to the measurement display screen and along its lower edge. These keys (buttons) have no printed labels. They are positioned to accompany virtual key labels that are displayed in the measurement display area.

  • Page 40: Secondary Function Menus

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-6 Secondary Function Menus Secondary Function Menus Pressing the Shift key and then a number key selects the menu function that is printed in blue characters above the number key. The instrument that is shown in Figure 2-5 controls that are identical to those on the Spectrum Master MS272xB.

  • Page 41: Spectrum Analyzer Mode

    2-7 Display Overview Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Spectrum Analyzer Mode Figure 2-6 illustrates some of the key information areas of the MS272xB display. For more detailed key descriptions of the Spectrum Analyzer mode, refer to the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Guide (available on the Handheld Instruments Documentation Disc). Also refer to Documents”, for a complete list of measurement guides.

  • Page 42: Parameter Setting

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-8 Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Pop-up list boxes or edit boxes are used to provide selection lists and selection editors. Scroll through a list of items or parameters with the arrow keys or the rotary knob. Select numerical values by scrolling with the arrow keys or rotary knob or by entering the digits directly from the number keypad.
  • Page 43 2-9 Text Entry Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Lowercase Text Entry Figure 2-7. Text Entry Menu – Lower Case Uppercase Text Entry Figure 2-8. Text Entry Menu – Upper Case 2-10 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-9 Text Entry Rotary Knob has scrolled to letter “c” Figure 2-9. Text Entry Menu – Selecting Characters MS272xB + MS8911B UG PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N 2-11...

  • Page 45: 2-10 Connector Care

    2-10 Connector Care Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-10 Connector Care Visually inspect connectors for general wear, for cleanliness, and for damage such as bent pins or connector rings. Repair or replace damaged connectors immediately. Dirty connectors can limit the accuracy of your measurements. Damaged connectors can damage the instrument.

  • Page 46: Test Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-11 Test Panel Connectors 2-11 Test Panel Connectors The test panel connectors are shown in Figure 2-10, Figure 2-12, and Figure 2-11 and are described in the text that follows. MS2721B USB Interface Compact Flash Connection Type-A Socket...

  • Page 47: Ms2723B And Ms2724B

    2-11 Test Panel Connectors Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview MS2723B and MS2724B USB Interface Compact Flash Connection Type-A Socket External External USB Interface Headset Trigger In Power Mini-B Jack External Exhaust Antenna Reference Port Connector Figure 2-11. Test Panel Connectors for MS2723B and MS2724B 2-14 PN: 10580-00175 Rev.

  • Page 48: Ms8911B

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-11 Test Panel Connectors MS8911B USB Interface Compact Flash Connection Type-A Socket External USB Interface Headset Power Mini-B Jack Fan Exhaust Port Digital External External Signal Trigger Reference Antenna Output Connector Figure 2-12. Test Panel Connectors for MS8911B Connector Descriptions Tracking Generator Output Connector 50 Ω...
  • Page 49 MS2723B and MS2724B. For Digital Television Signal Analyzer options operation, refer to the Digital Television Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide, Anritsu (listed in Appendix To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a wrench to tighten the BNC connector.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-11 Test Panel Connectors USB Interface – Type Mini-B The USB 2.0 interface can be used to connect the MS272xB Spectrum Master directly to a PC. The first time the MS272xB is connected to a PC, the normal USB device detection is performed by the computer operating system.

  • Page 51: 2-12 Symbols And Indicators

    Figure 2-2 on page 2-3) flashes when the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged. Caution Use only Anritsu-approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument. 2-18 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...

  • Page 52: 2-13 Firmware Overview

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview 2-13 Firmware Overview The battery symbol is replaced by a red plug body to indicate that the instrument is running from external power and is not charging the battery (or to indicate that the battery is not present).

  • Page 53: Main Menu Keys

    2-13 Firmware Overview Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Main Menu Keys The Spectrum Master menu-driven interface is easy to use and requires little training. The 5 Main Menu keys are located below the measurement display. These 5 keys are used to list function-specific menus in the active menu (submenu labels).

  • Page 54: Chapter 3-Quick Start Guide

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the Anritsu MS272xB Spectrum Master and the MS8911B Digital Broadcast Field Analyzer. The intent of this chapter is to provide a starting point for making basic measurement setups. This chapter describes setup, configure frequency, bandwidth, and amplitude before configuring your measurement setups.

  • Page 55: Measurement Setup

    3-2 Measurement Setup Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide Figure 3-1. Spectrogram Example Measurement Setup Connecting the Input Source Connect the input signal or antenna to the appropriate test connector on the top of the instrument. For connector descriptions, refer to Figure 2-10 on page 2-13.

  • Page 56: Selecting The Analyzer Mode

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-2 Measurement Setup Selecting the Analyzer Mode 1. Press the Shift key followed by pressing the Mode (9) key on the numeric keypad to open the Mode Selector list box (refer to section “Mode Selector Menu” on page 2-6).

  • Page 57: Setting The Measurement Frequency

    3-3 Setting the Measurement Frequency Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide Setting the Measurement Frequency Using Start and Stop Frequencies 1. Press the Freq main menu key. 2. Press the Start Freq submenu key. 3. Enter the desired start frequency. When entering a frequency by using the keypad, the submenu key labels change to frequency units: GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz.

  • Page 58: Setting Measurement Frequency Bandwidth

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-3 Setting the Measurement Frequency Setting Measurement Frequency Bandwidth Spectrum Analyzer and Interference Analysis Mode 1. Press the BW main menu key to display the BW menu. • Press the RBW or the VBW submenu key (or both) to manually change values. •...

  • Page 59: Setting The Amplitude

    3-4 Setting the Amplitude Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide Setting the Amplitude Press the Amplitude main menu key to display the Amplitude menu. Setting Amplitude Reference Level and Scale Spectrum Analyzer and Interference Analysis Modes To change the current measurement units, press the Units submenu key and Note select the required units from the submenu keys that are presented.

  • Page 60: Power Offset Setup For Compensating External Loss

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-5 Setting the Span Power Offset Setup for Compensating External Loss Modes Other Than Spectrum Analyzer To obtain accurate results, compensate for any external attenuation by using power offset. In power offset mode, the compensation factor is in dB. (External attenuation can be created by using an external cable or an external high power attenuator.) Press the Power Offset submenu key and use the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the desired offset value.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Limit Lines

    3-7 Setting Up Limit Lines Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide Setting Up Limit Lines Press the Shift key then the Limit (6) key on the numeric keypad to display the Limit menu. Simple Limit Line Spectrum Analyzer and Interference Analysis Modes 1.

  • Page 62: Complex Limit Lines

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-7 Setting Up Limit Lines Complex Limit Lines Spectrum Analyzer and Interference Analysis Modes Figure 3-2 shows an example of a complex limit line. Limits are set to 12 dB between 1000 kHz and 1400 kHz, and are set to 15 dB between 1600 kHz and 2000 kHz. The center frequency is set to 1.11 MHz (1110 kHz) and the span is set to 200 kHz.

  • Page 63: Setting Up Markers

    Setting Up Markers Press the Marker main menu key to display the Marker menu. Refer to Figure 3-3. Selecting, Activating, and Placing a Marker 1. Press the Marker 1 2 3 4 5 6 submenu key so that the desired marker number is underlined.

  • Page 64: Selecting A Measurement Type

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-9 Selecting a Measurement Type Figure 3-3. Six Noise Markers Selecting a Measurement Type 1. Change the measurement mode (if required). Press Shift then Mode (#9). 2. Select the measurement type. Press Shift then Measure (#4). Select the appropriate measurement type with the submenu key.

  • Page 65: Master Software Tools

    Chapter 3 — Quick Start Guide 3-11 Master Software Tools Anritsu Master Software Tools is a Microsoft Windows compatible program for transferring and editing saved measurements, markers, and limit lines to a PC. Refer to Chapter 8, “Master Software Tools”...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4-File Management

    Chapter 4 — File Management Introduction This chapter will review the file management features of the Spectrum Master and detail the File menu. The submenus under this menu allow the user to save, recall, copy, and delete files in internal memory or an external USB flash drive. Managing Files Press the Shift key then the File (7) key on the numeric keypad to list the File menu.

  • Page 67: Recalling Files

    4-2 Managing Files Chapter 4 — File Management Save a Measurement Screen as JPEG Press the Save submenu key, type a name for the JPEG file, confirm that the file type is Jpeg using the Change Type key and press Enter to save. Recalling Files The recall menu enables you to view all the Measurement and Setup files in the internal memory and external USB flash drive.

  • Page 68: Copying Files

    Chapter 4 — File Management 4-2 Managing Files Copying Files The steps below detail copying a file from internal memory to an external flash drive. Select the files to copy in the top window and the location for the files to be copied to in the bottom window (Figure 4-2).

  • Page 69: Deleting Files

    4-2 Managing Files Chapter 4 — File Management Deleting Files Delete a Selected File or Files Press the Delete submenu key. Highlight the file to be deleted with the Up/Down arrow keys. Press the Select or De-Select key. The file will be highlighted in blue when selected. Press the Delete key and Enter to delete the selected file.

  • Page 70: File Menu Overview

    Chapter 4 — File Management 4-3 File Menu Overview File Menu Overview Open this menu by pressing the Shift key, then the File (7) key. File Save Measurement As FileName.spa Save Save Measurement a b c d e f Save g h i Spectrum Save...

  • Page 71: File Menu

    4-4 File Menu Chapter 4 — File Management File Menu Key Sequence: File Save Measurement As: This key will save the current setup with a user defined file name. The default file name is changed using the Save submenu. File To change the default file name, press the Save Measurement submenu key Save Measurement As to open the Save dialog box.

  • Page 72: Save Menu

    Chapter 4 — File Management 4-4 File Menu Save Menu Key Sequence: File > Save Text Entry Keys: The top 5 keys are for text entry. The submenu keys for Text Entry displays the characters (alphabet, hyphen, and underscore). Press Save the a b c / d e f submenu key (for example) to open another submenu with a a b c...

  • Page 73: Save Location Menu

    4-4 File Menu Chapter 4 — File Management Save Location Menu Key Sequence: File > Save > Change Save Location This menu and dialog box is used to create folders and select where the Spectrum Master will save the current file. Select folders or drives with the Save Location Up/Down keys or the rotary knob.

  • Page 74: Save On Event Menu

    Chapter 4 — File Management 4-4 File Menu Save On Event Menu Key Sequence: File > Save On Event This menu is used to auto save measurements to internal memory after: Save On..Crossing Limit: Toggling this submenu key to On will save the measurement to internal memory when the measurement has crossed ...Crossing Limit a defined limit line created with the Limit menu.

  • Page 75: Recall Menu

    4-4 File Menu Chapter 4 — File Management Recall Menu Key Sequence: File > Recall This menu and dialog box is used to create folders and select where the Spectrum Master will save the current file. Select folders or drives with the Recall Up/Down keys or the rotary knob.

  • Page 76: Copy Menu

    Chapter 4 — File Management 4-4 File Menu Copy Menu Key Sequence: File > Copy This menu and dialog box is used to copy folders and files. Select folders or files with the Up/Down keys or the rotary knob. Figure 4-2 on page 4-3 Copy shows the Copy dialog box with two JPEG images and one folder (including Sort By...

  • Page 77: Delete Menu

    4-4 File Menu Chapter 4 — File Management Delete Menu Key Sequence: File > Delete This menu and dialog box is used to delete folders and files. Select folders or files with the Up/Down keys or the rotary knob. Delete Sort By: Press this submenu key to sort files and folders by name, by Sort By the type of file, or by the date that the file or folder was saved.

  • Page 78: Chapter 5-File Management- Isdb-T Sfn

    Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN ISDB-T SFN Mode Introduction This chapter describes the file management features and the File menu. The submenus under this menu allow you to save, recall, copy, and delete files on the internal memory, an external USB flash drive, or a Compact Flash Card (if installed).

  • Page 79: Recalling Files

    5-2 Managing Files Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN Recalling Files Press the Recall submenu key. Recalling a Setup: 1. Press the Recall Setup submenu key. A list window is display with a list of previously saved setup files. 2.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN 5-2 Managing Files 2. Press the Copy To Destination submenu key to select the new storage medium for the measurement files. 3. Press the Copy From Current Location to Destination submenu key to transfer the data files set in Step 1 Step...

  • Page 81: File Menu Overview

    5-3 File Menu Overview Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN File Menu Overview The File Menu displays the File submenu keys. Open this menu by pressing the Shift key, then the File (7) key. File Save Save Save Setup Recall Recall Recall...
  • Page 82 Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN 5-4 File Menu File Menu Key Sequence: File (7) Save: Press this submenu key to display the “Save Menu” on page 5-6. Files can be saved to internal memory, to a USB flash drive, or to a Compact Flash File Card.

  • Page 83: Save Menu

    5-4 File Menu Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN Save Menu Key Sequence: Shift File (7) > Save Save Save Save Setup: Press this submenu key to save a setup. The Save Setup filename entry box is displayed, and the “Text Entry Menu (Save)”...

  • Page 84: Text Entry Menu (Save)

    Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN 5-4 File Menu Text Entry Menu (Save) For additional descriptions of these key functions, refer to Section 2-9 “Text Entry” on page 2-9. Key Sequence: Shift File (7) > Save Setup Key Sequence: Shift File (7) > Save Measurement Key Sequence: Shift File (7) >...

  • Page 85: Recall Menu

    5-4 File Menu Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN Recall Menu Key Sequence: File (7) > Recall Recall Setup: Press this submenu key to open the recall submenu and a list box for selecting and recalling previously stored instrument setups in the Recall current storage location.

  • Page 86: Delete Menu

    Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN 5-4 File Menu Delete Menu Key Sequence: File (7) > Delete Note: No tile for this submenu. Delete Selected File: Any file that is highlighted in the Select File by Scrolling list box is deleted when the Delete Selected File submenu key is Delete Selected pressed.

  • Page 87: Directory Management Menu

    5-4 File Menu Chapter 5 — File Management— ISDB-T SFN Directory Management Menu Key Sequence: File (7) > Directory Management File (7) > Save > Directory Management File (7) > Recall > Directory Management Sort Method Name Type Date: Press this submenu key to sort file lists by the Directory Management file name, by the type of file (SPA file, STP file, and so forth), or by the date Sort Method...

  • Page 88: Chapter 6-System Operation

    Chapter 6 — System Operation Introduction This chapter reviews the Spectrum Master system operations. The other menus (Sweep, Measure, Trace, and Limit) are described in the Measurement Guides that are listed in Appendix System Menu Overview To access the functions under the System menu, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key. System Status Self...

  • Page 89: System Menu

    Application If the Self Test fails when the battery is fully charged and the instrument is Self Test within the specified operating temperature, then contact your Anritsu Service Center (“Contacting Anritsu” on page 1-1) and report the test results.initiate a series of diagnostic tests that test the components of the instrument.

  • Page 90: System Options Menu

    Chapter 6 — System Operation 6-3 System Menu System Options Menu Key Sequence: Shift, System (8) > System Options System Options Date & Time: Press this submenu key to display a dialog box for setting the current date and time. Use the submenu keys or the Left/Right arrow keys to Date &...

  • Page 91: System Options Menu (Continued)

    6-3 System Menu Chapter 6 — System Operation System Options Menu (continued) System Options Date & Time Ethernet Config Language Brightness: Press this submenu key to adjust the brightness of the display. This adjustment allows you to optimize viewing under a wide variety of lighting Brightness conditions.

  • Page 92: System Options 2/2 Menu

    Chapter 6 — System Operation 6-3 System Menu System Options 2/2 Menu Key Sequence: Shift, System (8) > System Options > More Share CF & Pwr Offset All Modes Not Shared: Press this submenu key to toggle the setting to System Options 2/2 All Modes or to Not Shared.

  • Page 93: Reset Menu

    Note: This same reset sequence can be initiated when turning the Spectrum Master On by pressing and holding the System (8)+On keys until the Anritsu splash screen is displayed. Update Firmware: Press this submenu key to update the instrument operating system using an external USB drive. Press Enter to begin the update, or press Esc to return to normal operation without updating.

  • Page 94: Preset Menu

    Chapter 6 — System Operation 6-4 Preset Menu Preset Menu Key Sequence: Shift, Preset (1) Preset Preset: This key resets the instrument to the default starting conditions. Preset Save Setup: Opens the Save dialog box to name and save the current operating settings, allowing them to be recalled later to return the instrument Save to the state it was in at the time the setup was saved.

  • Page 95: Updating Firmware

    6-6 Updating Firmware Chapter 6 — System Operation Updating Firmware Using a USB Memory Device The Spectrum Master contains a feature that allows you to update its firmware by using a USB memory device. First, you must load the USB memory device with the firmware using Master Software Tools (MST).
  • Page 96 Chapter 6 — System Operation 6-6 Updating Firmware Figure 6-10. Firmware Update Menu 5. Highlight each of the save choices: Save None, Save User Data, and Save & Restore User Data. Read through each choice carefully and then select the desired save mode. •...

  • Page 97: Updating Firmware Using Master Software Tools

    6-6 Updating Firmware Chapter 6 — System Operation 7. The Firmware Update dialog will query you to confirm the process by pressing Enter to continue or Esc to abort (Figure 6-11). Figure 6-11. Firmware Update Menu 8. Select Enter and the firmware update process begins. The Firmware Update dialog displays the following message: Updating firmware.

  • Page 98: Chapter 7-Gps (Option 31)

    In order to acquire data from the GPS satellites, you must have line-of-sight to the satellites, or the antenna must be placed outside without any obstructions. The Spectrum Master is provided with a Magnet Mount GPS Antenna (Anritsu part number 2000-1410) with a 15-foot cable.
  • Page 99 7-2 Setting Up GPS (Option 31) Chapter 7 — GPS (Option 31) 5. Press the GPS Info submenu key to open the GPS Info window, which displays: a. Tracked Satellites b. Latitude c. Longitude d. Altitude e. UTC timing information f.

  • Page 100: Chapter 8-Master Software Tools

    “Updating Instrument Firmware” on page 8-2 Master Software Tools Overview Anritsu Master Software Tools is a Microsoft Windows compatible program (for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and 64-bit Windows Vista) for transferring and editing saved measurements, markers, and limit lines to a PC. Master Software Tools will not function on earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

  • Page 101: Installing Mst

    8-4 Installing MST Chapter 8 — Master Software Tools 3D Spectrogram View The 3D Spectrogram function allows you to view a folder of measurement traces in true three dimensions: frequency, time, and amplitude. You can use markers to select or point out specific frequencies and amplitudes.
  • Page 102 8-4, the status of the highlighted file is Available, and the Install to Unit button is gray and inactive. This means that the updated file is on the Anritsu Product Support Web site and needs to be downloaded to your PC. After the file has been downloaded and placed on your PC, its status changes to Ready, and the Install to Unit button becomes active.
  • Page 103 8-5 Updating Instrument Firmware Chapter 8 — Master Software Tools Figure 8-3. Product Updates Window: Status Ready PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...
  • Page 104 Chapter 8 — Master Software Tools 8-5 Updating Instrument Firmware Figure 8-4. Product Updates Window: Status Available File Status Ready: 1. Check that the file status is Ready and that the Install to Unit button is active. 2. Click the Install to Unit button. Your Spectrum Master is updated with the new firmware.

  • Page 105: Updating Firmware By Using A Usb Device

    1. Click the Check for Updates button. Master Software Tools checks for the latest updates at the Anritsu Product Support Web Site. New updates that are found are listed in the file menu. 2. Click the Retrieve File button. The file is transferred from the Web site to your PC.
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  • Page 109 8-5 Updating Instrument Firmware Chapter 8 — Master Software Tools 8-10 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...
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  • Page 111 8-12 PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...

  • Page 112: Appendix A-Additional Documents

    This appendix provides a list of supplemental documentation for Spectrum Master features and options. These measurement guides are available as PDF files on the Document Disc and as free downloads from the Anritsu Web site. To determine the spectrum analyzer firmware version in your instrument, refer to Section 2-13 “Firmware Overview”...

  • Page 113: A-1 Introduction

    A-1 Introduction Appendix A — Additional Documents Table A-1. Analyzers and Analyzer Options (Sheet 2 of 2) Related Document Spectrum Master Feature (Required Option) (Part Number) GSM/GPRS/EDGE RF Signal Analyzer (0040) GSM/GPRS/EDGE Demodulated Signal Analyzer (0041) W-CDMA/HSDPA RF Signal Analyzer (0044) W-CDMA Demodulated Signal Analyzer (0045) W-CDMA/HSDPA Demodulated Signal Analyzer (0065) 3GPP Signal Analyzer...
  • Page 114 Master Software Tools Computer Software Application (CD-ROM or Download) Additional documents are listed in the Library tab on each of the Anritsu product pages. The Web links for these product pages are listed in Section 1-2 “Contacting Anritsu” on page 1-1.
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  • Page 116: Appendix B-Error Messages

    Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. DDC FAILED The Digital Down Converter failed to return a value. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits.

  • Page 117: Operation Error Messages

    See the accessories section for a list of available band pass filters from Anritsu. Out of band frequencies can often be detected by increasing the Span to maximum in the peak detect mode of operation. Another resolution may be to reset to factory defaults with either Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON.
  • Page 118 MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. Trace not saved. Please wait for complete sweep and try again.
  • Page 119 Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...
  • Page 120 MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center. MS272xB + MS8911B UG...
  • Page 121 Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center.
  • Page 122 Factory Defaults, ESC+ON. Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, then contact your Anritsu Service Center.
  • Page 123 B-3 Operation Error Messages Appendix B — Error Messages PN: 10580-00175 Rev. N MS272xB + MS8911B UG...

  • Page 124: Appendix C-Lan And Dhcp

    Appendix C — LAN and DHCP Introduction This appendix describes network connections for the MS272xB Spectrum Master. Ethernet Configuration LAN Connection The RJ-45 connector is used to connect the Spectrum Master to a local area network. Integrated into this connector are two LEDs. The amber LED shows the presence of a 10 Mbit/s LAN connection when on, and a 100 Mbit/s LAN connection when off.

  • Page 125: C-2 Ethernet Configuration

    C-2 Ethernet Configuration Appendix C — LAN and DHCP To display the IP address with the instrument on, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key, then the System Options submenu key and the Ethernet Config submenu key. The IP address will be displayed as shown in Figure C-1.

  • Page 126: Ethernet Config

    Appendix C — LAN and DHCP C-2 Ethernet Configuration Ethernet Config Press this submenu key to display the Ethernet submenu and to open the Ethernet Editor dialog box in order to set the IP address of the instrument. Figure C-2. Setting IP Address Manually MS272xB + MS8911B UG PN: 10580-00175 Rev.

  • Page 127: Ethernet Menu

    C-2 Ethernet Configuration Appendix C — LAN and DHCP Ethernet Menu Key Sequence: Shift, System (8) > System Options > Ethernet Config Type Manual DHCP: Press this submenu key to select whether the address will Ethernet be entered manually, or will be supplied automatically by a network DHCP Type server.

  • Page 128: Dhcp

    Appendix C — LAN and DHCP C-3 DHCP DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol that allows a server to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices that are connected to the network. Most networks include a DHCP server to manage IP addresses. When a DHCP server is available on the network, DHCP is the preferred IP address assignment mode.

  • Page 129: Example 1

    Windows 2000 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix. : us.anritsu.com IP Address... . : 172.26.202.172 Subnet Mask ... : 255.255.252.0 Default Gateway .
  • Page 130 Appendix C — LAN and DHCP C-5 Ping Tool Ping Tool Another tool that can find out if a selected IP address is already on the network is ping. Ping is a harmless way to determine if an address is found on the network, and (if it is found) to receive a reply.
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