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Anritsu MS2830A Operation Manual

Anritsu MS2830A Operation Manual

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MS2830A/MS2840A
Signal Analyzer
Vector Signal Generator
Operation Manual
Operation
Ninth Edition
• For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
• Additional safety and warning information is
provided within the MS2830A Signal Analyzer
Operation
Manual
MS2840A
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before using the equipment.
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ANRITSU CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Operation Ninth Edition • For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. • Additional safety and warning information is provided within the MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) MS2840A Signal...

  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    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: Equipment Certificate

    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 damage or financial loss of the customer due to the use of or a failure to use this equipment, unless the damage or loss is caused due to Anritsu Corporation’s intentional or gross...
  • Page 4 Service and Sales office. Contact information can be found on the last page of the printed version of this manual, and is available in a separate file on the PDF version. Also, the Anritsu website provides you with contact information and a contact form.
  • Page 5 When you dispose of the products or manuals subject to export control, they must be physically destroyed or shredded so as not to be unlawfully used for military purpose. Trademark and Registered Trademark IQproducer is a registered trademark of Anritsu Corporation.

  • Page 6: Software End-User License Agreement (Eula)

    Anritsu electronic equipment, etc.). By using this Software, you shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the terms of this EULA, 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 7 Software with members of such organization. except as authorized by the laws and 2. You and Anritsu may terminate this EULA regulations of Japan and the United States, by a written notice to the other party 30 etc.

  • Page 8: Cautions Against Computer Virus Infection

    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 flash drive or CompactFlash media after undergoing a thorough virus check.

  • Page 9: Ce Conformity Marking

    2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MS2830A/MS2840A Vector Signal Generator is installed in the MS2830A or MS2840A, the applied directive and standards of this Option conform to those of the MS2830A or MS2840A main frame. PS: About main frame...
  • Page 10 2. Applied Regulations and Standards When the MS2830A/MS2840A Vector Signal Generator is installed in the MS2830A or MS2840A, the applied directive and standards of this Option conform to those of the MS2830A or MS2840A main frame. PS: About main frame...

  • Page 11: Rcm Conformity Marking

    2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MS2830A/MS2840A Vector Signal Generator is installed in the MS2830A or MS2840A, the applied directive and standards of this Option conform to those of the MS2830A or MS2840A main frame. PS: About main frame...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual  Composition of Operation Manuals The operation manuals for the MS2830A/MS2840A Signal Analyzer are comprised as shown in the figure below. MS2830A Signal Analyzer MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation) (Main Frame Operation)

  • Page 14: Convention Used In This Manual

     Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)  Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control) These manuals describe basic operating methods, maintenance procedures, common functions, and common remote control of the signal analyzer mainframe.  Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (Operation) <This document>...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents About This Manual........Chapter 1 Outline ........Product Overview ............Product Configuration ........... Specifications ..............Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) ..Displaying Signal Generator Screen ......Setting Frequency ............Setting Output Level ............. 2-12 Setting Modulation Function ......... 2-25 AWGN Addition Function ..........
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Performance Test ..... Overview of Performance Test ........Frequency Performance Test ........Output Level Performance Test ........Vector Modulation Performance Test ......Appendix A Message Display ..... Appendix B Initial Value List ...... Appendix C AUX Connector ....... Appendix D Performance Test Result Form ......

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Outline

    Chapter 1 Outline This chapter provides an outline of the MS2830A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator and MS2840A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator and describes the product composition. Product Overview............. 1-2 Product Configuration ..........1-3 Specifications............1-4...

  • Page 18: Product Overview

    1.1 Product Overview The MS2830A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator or MS2840A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator is an option that can be added to the MS2830A Signal Analyzer or MS2840A Signal Analyzer to enable output of vector signals based on arbitrary waveforms. It can be used for a wide range of applications, from R&D to manufacturing of digital mobile...

  • Page 19: Product Configuration

    1.2 Product Configuration Table 1.2-1 lists the configuration of the application. At unpacking, check that all items are included. Contact your Anritsu Service and Sales Office or agent if any parts are missing or damaged. Table 1.2-1 Configuration of application...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    <Common to CW and modulation modes> • Pulse modulation: Note: A frequency of over 3.6 GHz can only be used when the MS2830A-021/121 or MS2840A-021/121 is installed. <Only in modulation mode> • –3.00 dB ≤ RMSnom ≤ +3.00 dB linear...
  • Page 21 Specifications Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2830A-020/021, MS2840A-020/021 Item Specification Value Frequency Range Option 020/120: 250 kHz to 3.6 GHz Option 021/121: 250 kHz to 6 GHz Resolution 0.01 Hz step Output Level Setting range When option 022/122 is NOT installed: –40 to +20 dBm (f >...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Outline Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2830A-020/021, MS2840A-020/021 (Cont'd) Item Specification Value When the option 022/122 option is not installed and at 18 to 28 °C: Output level: −10 dBm or less 1.5 (≤ 3.6 GHz) 2.0 (> 3.6 GHz) VSWR Option 022/122 installed, 18 to 28 °C,...
  • Page 23 Specifications Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2830A-020/021, MS2840A-020/021 (Cont’d) Item Specification Value Vector modulation W-CDMA(DL1code), output level ≤ 0 dBm (Option 022/122 option not installed) or output level ≤ −5 dBm (Option 022/122 option installed), output frequency = 800 to 2700 MHz, and at 18 to 28 °C ≤...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Outline Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2830A-020/021, MS2840A-020/021 (Cont’d) Item Specification Value Waveform generator Waveform resolution I/Q is 14, 15, or 16 bits When waveform resolution is 14 bits: 3 signals in the waveform pattern or 3 signals generated in real time...
  • Page 25 Specifications Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2830A-020/021, MS2840A-020/021 (Cont’d) Item Specification Value Waveform generator Internal baseband reference clock Range 20 kHz to 160 MHz Resolution 0.001 Hz External baseband reference clock Range 20 kHz to 40 MHz Divisional and multiplication A clock that is generated internally by multiplying the input signal by...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Outline 1-10.

  • Page 27: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) This chapter describes the basic operation methods for the signal generation function of the MS2830A-020/021 or MS2840A-020/021 (hereinafter, referred to as “Signal Generator function”). Displaying Signal Generator Screen......2-3 2.1.1 Display description ........... 2-4 Setting Frequency ............
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.6.5 Setting pulse modulation ........ 2-65 BER Measurement Function ........2-67 2.7.1 Display description ......... 2-67 Selecting SA Trigger ........... 2-69 Other Functions ............2-70 2.9.1 Display description ......... 2-70 2.9.2 Entering application title ......... 2-72...

  • Page 29: Displaying Signal Generator Screen

    Displaying Signal Generator Screen 2.1 Displaying Signal Generator Screen After the MS2830A has been powered on, the Signal Generator screen can be displayed from the Application Switch button or Application key. Figure 2.1-1 Application Switch key <Procedure 1> Press to display the Application Switch menu.

  • Page 30: Display Description

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.1.1 Display description This section describes the Signal Generator main screen. Press when the Signal Generator main screen is displayed to display the main function menu. Figure 2.1.1-1 Signal Generator main screen Table 2.1.1-1 Status display Actual view Display Description...
  • Page 31 Displaying Signal Generator Screen Table 2.1.1-2 Main Function Menu Function Key Menu Display Function Page 1 Sets the frequency. Frequency 2.2 “Setting Frequency” Sets the output level. Amplitude 2.3 “Setting Output Level” Selects the waveform pattern to be output. Select Pattern 2.4.2 “Selecting waveform pattern(s)”...

  • Page 32: Setting Frequency

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2 Setting Frequency Pressing from page 1 of the main function menu, or pressing (Frequency) displays the Frequency function menu. A cursor will be displayed on one of the digits displaying the frequency. This section describes operation methods for when the Frequency function menu is displayed, unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 33: Display Description

    Setting Frequency 2.2.1 Display description Figure 2.2.1-1 Frequency setup screen This section describes the frequency setup screen display. Table 2.2.1-1 Status display Actual View Display Description Indicates that it is set to RF Reverse reverse the spectrum of RF output. Table 2.2.1-2 Alarm display Actual View Display...

  • Page 34: Using Numeric Keypad To Set Frequency

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.2 Using numeric keypad to set frequency The numeric keypad can be used to set numeric values and their units for the frequency. Example: Setting the frequency to 360.3 MHz <Procedure> Press one of the numeric keypad numeric keys ( is pressed in this example).

  • Page 35: Using Rotary Knob To Set Frequency

    Setting Frequency 2.2.3 Using rotary knob to set frequency Use of the rotary knob makes it possible to increment or decrement the numeric value of the resolution digit (cursor position) that has been selected using . To use the rotary knob to set a frequency, follow the procedure below: Initial setting of resolution digit (cursor position): 0.01 Hz digit Example:...

  • Page 36: Using Step Keys To Set Frequency

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.4 Using step keys to set frequency can be used to increment or decrement the frequency in steps of the preset frequency. Initial setting of frequency step: 100 kHz Example: Setting the frequency to 360.3 MHz and incrementing or decrementing it in steps of 12.5 kHz <Procedure>...

  • Page 37: Reversing Rf Signal Spectrum

    Setting Frequency 2.2.5 Reversing RF signal spectrum This function reverses an RF signal spectrum when modulation is On. Initial setting of RF Spectrum: Normal Example: Reversing and restoring an RF signal spectrum <Procedure> Press (RF Spectrum) to switch the mode from Normal to Reverse.

  • Page 38: Setting Output Level

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3 Setting Output Level Pressing (Amplitude) from page 1 of the main function menu, or pressing displays the Amplitude function menu. A cursor will be displayed on one of the digits displaying the output level. This section describes operation methods for when the Amplitude function menu is displayed, unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 39 Setting Output Level Table 2.3-1 Output level setting range When Option 022/122 is NOT installed: Units Range 40 to +20 dBm ( > 25 MHz) Power units 40 to +2 dBm ( ≤ 25 MHz) Voltage units +73.01 to +133.01 dBV ( > 25 MHz) +73.01 to +115.01 dBV ( ≤...

  • Page 40: Display Description

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.1 Display description This section describes the screen display in the output level setup mode. Figure 2.3.1-1 Output level setup screen Table 2.3.1-1 Status display Actual View Display Description Indicates that the output level is set to open voltage display.
  • Page 41 Setting Output Level Table 2.3.1-3 Amplitude function menu Function Key Menu Display Function Sets the incremental or decremental value (of the output level) that is used when a step key ( Step Value is pressed. 2.3.4 “Using step keys to change output level” Selects level offset function On/Off.

  • Page 42: Using Numeric Keypad To Set Output Level

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.2 Using numeric keypad to set output level The numeric keypad can be used to set numeric values and their units for the output level. Setting the output level to  47 dBm Example: <Procedure>...

  • Page 43: Using Rotary Knob To Change Output Level

    Setting Output Level 2.3.3 Using rotary knob to change output level The rotary knob can be used to increment or decrement the numeric value of the resolution digit (at the cursor position) that has been selected using Initial setting of resolution digit (cursor position): 0.01 dB digit Changing the output level from the current value, ...

  • Page 44: Using Step Keys To Change Output Level

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.4 Using step keys to change output level can be used to increment or decrement the output level in steps of the preset output level. Initial setting of output level step: 1 dB Setting the output level to −47 dBm, and incrementing or Example: decrementing it in 6 dB steps.

  • Page 45: Setting Output Level Offset

    The output level offset setting function offsets the RF output level by the offset level and displays the resulting level on the screen. This function is useful to correct the attenuation of the RF cable externally connected to the MS2830A. [Resulting output level] = [Actual RF output level] + [Offset level] Press...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Setting the offset level to  1.7 dB and the output level after Example: offset to  47 dBm <Procedure> Press (Offset Value) to display the offset level setup window. Figure 2.3.5-2 Offset level setup window After pressing , press (Set) to set the offset...

  • Page 47: Displaying Relative Level

    Press (Relative On/Off) to turn on relative level display. The MS2830A enters the relative level display mode with the current output level (47 dBm) as the reference level. The displayed output level, 47.00 dBm, changes to +0.00 dB. In addition, “Relative” is displayed on the right of the output level display, to indicate that the relative level is currently displayed.

  • Page 48: Switching Output Level Display Unit

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.7 Switching output level display unit The output level display unit (dBm, open voltage (EMF), or termination voltage (Term)) can be selected. Example: Setting the output level to  83.01 dBm in dBm display and then switching it to open voltage or termination voltage display <Procedure>...

  • Page 49: Displaying Current Amplitude

    Setting Output Level 2.3.8 Displaying current amplitude The current output level is displayed. The output level display unit will however be dBm, even if display unit switching, offset change, or relative change have been performed. In addition, the reason will be displayed if the Amplitude status is “Unleveled.”...

  • Page 50: Turning Rf Output On/Off

    Note: It is recommended that the setting process of the MS2830A parameters be completed, with the RF output off, before the RF output be turned on. This prevents damage of the measured target that is connected to the RF output.

  • Page 51: Setting Modulation Function

    HDD/SSD must be loaded into the waveform memory. Next, select the patterns to be output from the patterns expanded on the waveform memory. AWGN can be added to the selected waveform patterns. MS2830A, MS2840A Package1 Package2 Package3 Pattern1-1...

  • Page 52: Loading Waveform Pattern(S) To Memory

    (Load Pattern) displays the waveform file load window. In this window, waveform files stored on the internal HDD/SSD are loaded to the waveform memory integrated in the MS2830A. This section describes operation methods for when the waveform file load window is displayed, unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 53 Setting Modulation Function Example: Loading waveform files to the waveform memory of the MS2830A <Procedure> Press (Load Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu to display the waveform file load window. Pressing displays the package on the package selection list.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Up to 4096 pattern files and 100 packages can be loaded to the waveform memory. Up to 1000 waveform files can be stored in one package on the waveform memory. If the total amount of the waveform patterns to be loaded is larger than the remaining amount of waveform memory, loading fails and an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 55: Selecting Waveform Pattern(S)

    Setting Modulation Function 2.4.2 Selecting waveform pattern(s) This section describes how to select waveform patterns loaded to the waveform memory. Pressing (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the waveform file selection window. In this window, select the desired waveform patterns loaded to the waveform memory.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Selecting waveform files from waveform memory of the MS2830A <Procedure> Press (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu to display the waveform file selection window. Pressing displays the package on the package selection list.

  • Page 57: Deleting Waveform File(S) From Waveform Memory

    Setting Modulation Function 2.4.3 Deleting waveform file(s) from waveform memory This section describes how to delete waveform files loaded to the waveform memory. Pressing (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the waveform file selection window, and pressing (Load Pattern) displays the waveform file load window.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Deleting all waveform files from the waveform memory <Procedure> Press (Select Pattern) or (Load Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu to display the waveform file selection window or waveform load window. Press (Clear Wave Memory) to delete all waveform patterns from the waveform memory.

  • Page 59: Copying Waveform File(S) To Hdd/Ssd

    Setting Modulation Function 2.4.4 Copying waveform file(s) to HDD/SSD The patterns to be used are stored in the C drive of the MS2830A internal HDD/SSD. Patterns can be copied from other devices to this drive. The D drive (of the MS2830A internal HDD/SSD) and subsequent drives (assigned to an external device, such as USB flash drive) can be used as a pattern copy source.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Copying a waveform file from the D drive of the MS2830A to the internal HDD/SSD <Procedure> Press (Copy Pattern File to HDD/SSD) from page 2 of the main function menu. Press (Device) to display the Device selection screen.

  • Page 61: Deleting Waveform File(S) From Hdd/Ssd

    (Delete) to display the confirmation window. Click [OK] to delete the checked waveform files from the internal HDD/SSD. Do not power off the MS2830A while deleting waveform files. Note that the waveform files deleted from the internal HDD/SSD cannot be restored.

  • Page 62: Turning Modulation Signal On/Off

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.4.6 Turning modulation signal on/off Press the Mod On/Off key on the front panel, or the (Modulation) button from page 1 of the main function menu to turn modulation on and off. When RF output is on, the green LED on the Mod On/Off key turns on and signals are modulated.

  • Page 63: Displaying Information Of Selected Waveform Pattern

    Setting Modulation Function 2.4.8 Displaying information of selected waveform pattern Pressing (Baseband Information) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the information of the currently selected waveform pattern. A blank will be displayed if no waveform is selected. Comments about the waveform pattern Figure 2.4.8-1 Information of selected waveform pattern Table 2.4.8-1 Status display...

  • Page 64: Awgn Addition Function

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.5 AWGN Addition Function When Option 028/128 is installed, AWGN can be digitally added to the selected waveform pattern. This function is useful when testing reception sensitivity. This section describes how to use the AWGN addition function. In this section, the waveform currently selected is handled as the desired waveform.
  • Page 65 AWGN Addition Function Specifications of AWGN to be added Level Desired signal Carrier Power Noise Power AWGN Frequency AWGN band width Carrier Power: Output level of the desired signal Noise Power: Value of the AWGN output level converted by the signal band of the desired signal (not displayed on the screen) C/N Ratio:...
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Restrictions on the AWGN addition function The settable range of each parameter of the AWGN addition function is restricted as follows.  40 dB  C/N Ratio  +40 dB  Amplitude = Output level of desired signal + AWGN output level  0 If the Amplitude is around 0 dBm, the settable range of the C/N Ratio will be restricted to a range in which the Amplitude does not exceed 0 dBm.

  • Page 67: Display Description

    AWGN Addition Function 2.5.1 Display description Pressing (AWGN Setup) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the AWGN setup screen. This section describes the AWGN addition function screen display. Figure 2.5.1-1 AWGN setup screen (Carrier Power display) Figure 2.5.1-2 AWGN setup screen (C/N Ratio display) Table 2.5.1-1 Display items on AWGN setup screen Display Description...
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Table 2.5.1-2 AWGN function menu Function Key Menu Display Function Switches between AWGN On and Off. AWGN (On/Off) 2.5.2 “Setting AWGN on/off” Sets whether the C/N value is applied to Constant, Carrier, or Noise. C/N Set Signal 2.5.4 “Inputting C/N”...

  • Page 69: Setting Awgn On/Off

    AWGN Addition Function 2.5.2 Setting AWGN on/off To add AWGN, set AWGN to On. <Procedure> Press (AWGN On/Off) to select “On.” AWGN will be added to the desired signal and output. To stop AWGN output, select Off in step 1 above. The AWGN addition function can only be used if the following condition is met.

  • Page 70: Inputting C/N

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.5.4 Inputting C/N This function sets the level ratio between Carrier Power and Noise Power. Depending on the C/N Set Signal setting, the input value will be reflected to the output level differently.  C/N Set Signal: Carrier When the C/N Ratio is changed, Noise Power is fixed, and Carrier Power and the Amplitude change.

  • Page 71: Setting External I/O

    Setting External I/O 2.6 Setting External I/O Pressing (Ext I/O Setup) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the Ext I/O Setup function menu, which is used to set the external I/O to be used for modulation or pattern reproduction. 2.6.1 Display description This section describes the external I/O Setup screen display.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Table 2.6.1-3 Ext I/O Setup function menu Function Key Menu display Function Sets the Start/Frame trigger. S/F Trigger Setup 2.6.2 “Setting Start/Frame trigger” Sets the reference clock. Reference Clock Setup 2.6.3 “Setting reference clock” Sets the marker signal.

  • Page 73: Setting Start/Frame Trigger

    Setting External I/O 2.6.2 Setting Start/Frame trigger The Signal Generator function can output a waveform pattern in sync with a trigger signal incoming from an external system. This application can output waveform patterns which are in sync with external or internally-generated trigger signal.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Figure 2.6.2-2 Start/Frame Trigger Setup window 2-48...
  • Page 75 Setting External I/O This section describes each parameter. The following are only valid when a waveform pattern is selected. [1] Trigger (On/Off) Enables the trigger. The following are all enabled only when Trigger is set to [On]. [2] Source (Ext Trigger/Trigger Key/Bus/) Selects trigger signal to use.
  • Page 76 T1: 40 ns or more T2: 40 ns or more Reference values T1 and T2 vary depending on the drive current impedance of the outputting source, the quality and length of the cable connected to the MS2830A. Figure 2.6.2-3 Trigger signal input conditions 2-50...
  • Page 77 [sample/s]  0.01 [s]  4 [Over sample ratio] = 153600 MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and For details, refer to the MS2830A/MS2840A Signal Analyzer Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer™) (2) If the waveform pattern is generated using any of a number of IQproducer™ option signal generation applications: The frame length matching each communication system is set automatically.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) External trigger input signal Any trigger being input Invalid trigger the second time or later will be disabled. System frame period Waveform pattern output Additional Processing delay delay Figure 2.6.2-4 Start Trigger operation Notes: 1.
  • Page 79 Setting External I/O Frame Trigger Operation The Frame Trigger operation outputs one burst of the waveform pattern with the rising timing of the external trigger signal. The relationship between the external trigger signal and the waveform pattern output is the same as Start Trigger. The following figure shows operation that takes place when the external trigger signal is input with the frame period, with Delay set to [0].
  • Page 80 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) For example, suppose that L = 140 symbols, L = 280 symbols, and the sampling clock = 50 MHz. In this case, because the right-hand side of the N formula above exceeds N , N = 28. In Figure 2.6.2-6, if a trigger signal is input with a period 28 samples shorter than the frame period (L ), it will be disabled.

  • Page 81: Setting Reference Clock

    Setting External I/O 2.6.3 Setting reference clock This function sets the reference clock of the internal arbitrary waveform generator. For the reference clock of the internal arbitrary waveform generator, select either the same reference signal source that is used for the carrier or the signal that is input externally.
  • Page 82 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Figure 2.6.3-2 Reference Clock Setup window 2-56...
  • Page 83 Clock Source. [2] Clock Source For the reference clock of the MS2830A, select either the same reference signal source that is used for the carrier or the signal that is input to the baseband reference clock signal input connector. If Internal is selected for the Clock Source, use the same reference signal source that is used for the carrier.
  • Page 84 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Table 2.6.3-1 Selectable factor range Baseband Reference Clock setting Sampling clock f (Hz) 1/16 20 k  f  24414.062      24414.062  f  48828.125     ...

  • Page 85: Setting Marker Output

    Setting External I/O 2.6.4 Setting marker output This section describes how to set marker signals output by the Signal Generator function. There are two types of marker signals output by the Signal Generator function: one based on information described in waveform patterns and another set by this setting.
  • Page 86 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Figure 2.6.4-2 Marker output setup screen 2-60...
  • Page 87 Setting External I/O Figure 2.6.4-3 Marker Setup window This section describes each parameter. [1] Markers 1 to 3 Selects the number of the marker to be edited. This can be performed from the tabs in the Marker Setup window or using the function keys.
  • Page 88 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Marker signal based on information in waveform pattern When Edit Mode is set to Off, marker signals based on information in waveform patterns, such as clocks and gate signals are output. At this time, the marker signal depends on the content of the currently selected waveform pattern.
  • Page 89 Setting External I/O Conditions when inputting Edit Mode, Offset, Width, or Cycle To set Offset, Width, or Cycle, Edit Mode must be set to On or SYNC. Example: Setting Edit Mode to On, Offset to 1000 chips, Width to 1000 chips, and Cycle to 1000 chips <Procedure>...
  • Page 90 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) When Edit Mode is set to SYNC Offset and Width can be set. Tables 2.6.4-3 and 2.6.4-4 show the setting range and setting resolution of Offset and Width. Table 2.6.4-3 Setting range of Offset and Width Item Setting Range Offset...

  • Page 91: Setting Pulse Modulation

    (RF Gate), which has been added to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and waveform pattern. Refer to the MS2830A/MS2840A Signal Analyzer Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer™) for details. 2-65...
  • Page 92 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Using External Signal Figure 2.6.5-2 Input connector To perform pulse modulation using an external signal, input the external signal to PULS_MOD of the AUX connector. For details about the pin configuration, refer to Appendix C “AUX Connector”.

  • Page 93: Ber Measurement Function

    BER Measurement Function 2.7 BER Measurement Function Note: This function is available only when Option 026/126 is installed. Pressing (BER Test Control) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the BER measurement control function menu, which is used to control the starting and stopping of BER measurement.
  • Page 94 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Fig. 2.7.1-2 BER measurement control function menu Table 2.7.1-1 BER measurement control function menu Menu Display Function Measure Starts BER measurement. Start Measure Stops BER measurement. Stop 2-68...

  • Page 95: Selecting Sa Trigger

    Markers 1 to 3 as set in Section 2.6.4 “Setting maker output.” To enable this function, Trigger Source of Trigger/Gate must be set to SG MS2830A Signal Analyzer Marker on the SA/SPA side. Refer to the Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)

  • Page 96: Other Functions

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.9 Other Functions This section describes other functions that can be executed from the main function menu. 2.9.1 Display description Pressing (Accessory) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the Accessory setup screen. Figure 2.9.1-1 Accessory setup screen 2-70...
  • Page 97 Other Functions Table 2.9.1-1 Accessory function menu Function Key Menu Display Function For entering the application title. Title 2.9.2 “Entering application title” Selects between displaying and not displaying Title the application title. (On/Off) 2.9.2 “Entering application title” Switches the display position of the Signal Generator screen.

  • Page 98: Entering Application Title

    Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.9.2 Entering application title This is for setting the application title. The character string entered will be displayed on the top part of the function menu (17 characters maximum). Example: Entering the application title <Procedure>...
  • Page 99 Other Functions Example: Setting the title display to On/Off <Procedure> Press (Title On/Off) to select Off. The title will be hidden. Press (Title On/Off) to select On. The title will be displayed. Even if the title is hidden, the set title character string will be retained. 2-73...
  • Page 100 Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2-74.
  • Page 101 This chapter describes measurement devices, setup methods, configuration procedures, and performance test procedures required for performing performance tests as preventive maintenance of the MS2830A or MS2840A. Overview of Performance Test ........3-2 3.1.1 Performance Test .......... 3-2 3.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used ...........

  • Page 102: Overview Of Performance Test

    3.1.1 Performance Test Performance tests are performed as part of preventive maintenance in order to prevent the performance of the MS2830A or MS2840A from being degraded before it occurs. Use performance tests when required for acceptance inspection, routine inspection and performance verification after repairs.

  • Page 103: Performance Test Items And Instruments Used

    Overview of Performance Test 3.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used Table 3.1.2-1 lists the performance test items for the MS2830A or MS2840A and measuring instruments used for testing each of these test items. Table 3.1.2-1 List of performance test items and measuring instruments...

  • Page 104: Frequency Performance Test

    Chapter 3 Performance Test 3.2 Frequency Performance Test 3.2.1 Frequency This test consists of setting the frequency of the MS2830A or MS2840A, and counting the frequency with a counter (MF2412C) in order to check that the set frequency is output normally.
  • Page 105 Frequency Performance Test Set the output frequency of the MS2830A or MS2840A to the FR(1) value in Table 3.2.1-1. Check that the frequency set for the MS2830A or MS2840A is the same as the frequency displayed by the MF2412C. Repeat the above measuring sequence, changing the frequency FR(x) according to Table 3.2.1-1.

  • Page 106: Output Level Performance Test

    3.3.1 Output level frequency characteristics Using a power meter (ML2437A) and a power sensor (MA24002A), measure the level for each frequency of the MS2830A or MS2840A at the reference level. The measurement result is the absolute accuracy for the reference level,...
  • Page 107 Table 3.3.1-2. Test procedure Turn on the RF output of the MS2830A or MS2840A. Set the output level of the MS2830A or MS2840A according to the frequency settings in Table 3.3.1-1. Execute sensor calibration (zero point, sensitivity) for the ML2437A.

  • Page 108: Vector Modulation Performance Test

    RF Input Figure 3.4.1-1 Vector accuracy test Test procedure (W-CDMA 1 code) Turn SG Output of the MS2830A or MS2840A on and set the output level as follows: When option 022/122 is not installed: 0 dBm When option 022/122 is installed: –5 dBm...
  • Page 109 Vector Modulation Performance Test Repeat Step 3 to obtain the measurement values, changing the frequency setting FR(x) according to Table 3.4.1-1. Table 3.4.1-1 W-CDMA 1 code modulation accuracy measurement frequencies FR (x) (MHz) 1000 1800 2000 2200 2400 2700...
  • Page 110 Chapter 3 Performance Test 3-10.

  • Page 111: Appendix A Message Display

    Appendix A Message Display Error Messages ............A-2 Confirmation Messages ........... A-5...

  • Page 112: Error Messages

    Appendix A Message Display A.1 Error Messages Table A.1-1 Signal Generator function errors Message Description Out of range The settable range is exceeded. Invalid parameter Invalid parameter Invalid status Invalid status Invalid status This operation is invalid when Relative is set to Off. Not available in Relative Off.
  • Page 113 Error Messages Table A.1-1 Signal Generator function errors (Cont’d) Message Description Invalid pattern file name The pattern file name is invalid. Insufficient pattern information parameter The pattern parameters are insufficient. Invalid pattern information parameter The pattern parameter is invalid. Invalid pattern license The pattern license is invalid.
  • Page 114 Appendix A Message Display Table A.1-2 Load Pattern screen errors Message Description Invalid pattern data size The pattern data size is invalid. Pattern information file is not found on The pattern information file cannot be found on the HDD/SSD. HDD/SSD. The pattern data file cannot be found on the Pattern data file is not found on HDD/SSD.

  • Page 115: Confirmation Messages

    Confirmation Messages A.2 Confirmation Messages Table A.2-1 Confirmation messages Message Description Overwrite the current pattern data Prompts the user to load and overwrite the currently in the waveform memory? selected pattern. Clear all pattern data in the waveform Prompts the user to delete all patterns loaded in memory? memory.
  • Page 116 Appendix A Message Display A-6.

  • Page 117: Appendix B Initial Value List

    Appendix B Initial Value List <Frequency functions> Frequency 1 GHz Cursor display digits 0.01 Hz (least significant digit) Frequency step 100 kHz RF spectrum Normal <Output level main functions> Output level –40 dBm Option 022/122 NOT installed –136 dBm Option 022/122 installed Display unit Cursor display digits 0.01 dB (least significant digit)
  • Page 118 Appendix B Initial Value List Ext I/O Setup Start/Frame Trigger On/Off Source Ext Trigger Mode Start Trigger Delay 0.00 Edge Rise Reference Clock Clock Source Internal Clock Division Markers 1 to 3 Polarity Positive Edit Mode Offset 0.00 Width 1.00 Cycle 1.00 (The values given here for Start/Frame Trigger, Reference Clock,...

  • Page 119: Appendix C Aux Connector

    Appendix C AUX Connector Figure C-1 and Table C-1 show the pin configuration and the signals output from each pin for the AUX connector located on the rear panel of the MS2830A. 25 pin 1 pin 50 pin 26 pin...
  • Page 120 Product name: AUX conversion adapter Model name: J1556A(for Signal Generator and BER Measurement function) Product name: AUX conversion adapter MS2830A Signal Analyzer Refer to Section 1.2.3 “Applicable parts” in the Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)

  • Page 121: Appendix D Performance Test Result Form

    Appendix D Performance Test Result Form Performance Test Result Form Test Report No. Location Date Test person in charge Equipment Name: MS2830A/MS2840A Signal Analyzer Option 020/120, 021/121: Vector Signal Generator Serial No. Ambient °C temperature Power Relative frequency humidity Remarks: Output Frequency (Section 3.2.1)
  • Page 122 Appendix D Performance Test Result Form Output Level Frequency Characteristics (Section 3.3.1) Setting Measurement Min. limit Results Max. limit Uncertainty Frequency Output Level 375 MHz ________________________ 500 MHz ________________________ Option Option 022/122 022/122 1000 MHz ________________________ Not installed: Not installed: 1500 MHz ________________________ –10.5 dBm...
  • Page 123 ALC Alarm, ..........2-15 Delete Pattern, ........2-34 Amplitude, ....... 2-5, 2-13, 2-42 Delete Pattern File on HDD, ... 2-6, 2-38 Anritsu Warranty, ........iii Device, ............. 2-36 Application Switch, ........2-3 Disabling Pulse Modulation, ....2-70 AUX connector, ....... 2-58, 2-62, C-1 AWGN, ........
  • Page 124 Index Noise Power, ........... 2-42 S/F Trigger Setup, ......2-49, 2-50 Notes On Export Management, ....iv SA Trigger Out, ........2-73 SA Trigger Out Pattern Sync, ....2-5 SA Trigger Out setup Offset, ......2-15, 2-17, 2-22, 2-66 Marker1, ..........2-73 Offset Value, ........
  • Page 125 Index Unleveled, ........2-15, 2-26 Waveform pattern, ........2-28 Waveform Restart, ......2-5, 2-39 Width, ............. 2-66 Index-3...
  • Page 126 Index Index-4.

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