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Anritsu MT8815A Operation Manual

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MT8815A/MT8820A
Radio Communication
Analyzer
Operation Manual
15th Edition
For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
Keep this manual with the equipment.
ANRITSU CORPORATION
Document No.: M-W2457AE-15.0
www.valuetronics.com

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  • Page 1 MT8815A/MT8820A Radio Communication Analyzer Operation Manual 15th Edition For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. Keep this manual with the equipment. ANRITSU CORPORATION Document No.: M-W2457AE-15.0 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu Corporation uses the following safety symbols to indicate safety-related information. Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment.

  • Page 3: For Safety

    For Safety WARNING 1. ALWAYS refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which the alert mark shown on the left is attached. If the advice in the operation manual is not followed there is a risk of personal injury or reduced equipment performance.
  • Page 4 5. The performance-guarantee seal verifies the integrity of the equipment. Calibration To ensure the continued integrity of the equipment, only Anritsu service personnel, or service personnel of an Anritsu sales representative, should break this seal to repair or calibrate the equipment. If the performance-guarantee seal is broken by you or a third party, the performance of the equipment cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 5 For Safety CAUTION 1. Keep the power supply and cooling fan free of dust. • Clean the power inlet regularly. If dust accumulates around the Cleaning power pins, there is a risk of fire. • Keep the cooling fan clean so that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
  • Page 6 Back-up Battery the memory. This battery must be replaced by service personnel when it has reached the end of its useful life; contact the Anritsu sales section or your nearest representative. Note: The battery used in this equipment has a maximum useful life of 7 years.

  • Page 7: 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 injury or financial loss of the customer due to the use of or a failure to be able to use this equipment.

  • Page 8: Notes On Export Management

    Notes On Export Management This product and its manuals may require an Export License/Approval by the Government of the product's country of origin for re-export from your country. Before re-exporting the product or manuals, please contact us to confirm whether they are export-controlled items or not. When you dispose of export-controlled items, the products/manuals need to be broken/shredded so as not to be unlawfully used for military purpose.
  • Page 9 2002/96/EC (the “WEEE Directive”) in European Union. For Products placed on the EU market after August 13, 2005, please contact your local Anritsu representative at the end of the product's useful life to arrange disposal in accordance with your initial contract and the local law.

  • Page 10: Ce Conformity Marking

    CE Conformity Marking Anritsu affixes the CE Conformity marking on the following product(s) in accordance with the Council Directive 93/68/EEC to indicate that they conform to the EMC and LVD directive of the European Union (EU). CE marking 1. Product Model...
  • Page 11 C-tick Conformity Marking Anritsu affixes the C-tick marking on the following product(s) in accordance with the regulation to indicate that they conform to the EMC framework of Australia/New Zealand. C-tick marking 1. Product Model Model: MT8815A/8820A Radio Communication Analyzer 2. Applied Standards...
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  • Page 13: About This Manual

    Contents of this manual • Notes and precautions for safe use of MT8815A/MT8820A • How to use the panel keys and connectors • Installation of the main unit • Turning the power On/Off •...

  • Page 14: Checking Accessories

    When unpacking, check that the products listed in the attached compo- nent list are provided. If a missing or damaged component is found, con- tact Anritsu Service and Sales offices at the address at the end of paper- edition manual or the separate file of CD-edition manual.
  • Page 15 Section 7 Remote Control Using PC This section explains the basic operation of remote control commands and status reports for remote control of MT8815A/MT8820A using a Section 8 Remote Control Commands This section explains the remote control commands implementing common functions in measurement software, such as IEEE488.2...
  • Page 16 Section 9 Maintenance This section explains the performance test and calibration procedure to use MT8815A/MT8820A in its optimal status. www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 17: Notations In This Manual

    Notations in This Manual Notation (font) Example Meaning Indicates a panel key. Charac- ter strings printed on the panel Local key or function name (incase there is no printing) are written. Indicates to press a panel key after pressing Shift . This pro- cedure is used to execute the Shift + Shift +...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Safety ........... About This Manual........Section 1 Product Overview..... Product Overview............Features ................ Product Configuration ........... Specifications ..............Section 2 Setup ......... Part Names and Functions ........... Installation ..............2-17 Power Connection............2-22 Memory Card ..............2-36 Section 3 Getting Started ......
  • Page 19 Section 4 Basic Operation......Display Area..............Operating Cursor ............Operating Screen............Operating Window ............4-15 Operating User Menu............ 4-18 Operating Function Menu ..........4-19 Setting Parameters ............4-29 Tag Operation ............... 4-37 Operating Template ............4-40 4.10 Operating View Window..........4-41 Section 5 Using Common Functions..
  • Page 20 Section 7 Remote Control Using PC ..Remote Control............. GPIB Interface .............. Setup of GPIB ............... Serial Interface.............. 7-12 Command Syntax ............7-15 Command Programming Guide ........7-19 Status Report ..............7-20 Establishing Synchronization ........7-36 Section 8 Remote Control Commands ..Command List by Function ...........

  • Page 21: Product Overview

    The MT8815A is dedicated for single phone measurements and is not equipped with parallelphone functions. Part (option) names therefore may differ between the MT8815A and MT8820A (as shown in Table 1-1). This document provides explanations of the MT8820A unless otherwise mentioned, so replace the terms shown in Table 1-1 when using the MT8815A.

  • Page 22: Features

    MT8815A/MT8820A from an external controller such as a PC. Note: The remote control function via the Serial interface can be used only with the MT8815A. It is not available for the MT8820A. 1- 1- 1- 1-2 2 2 2 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 23: Product Configuration

    1.3 Product Configuration This section introduces the standard configuration of MT8815A/ MT8820A as well as accessories, optional equipment, measurement soft- ware products, application parts and peripherals to utilize MT8815A/ MT8820A. 1.3.1 Standard configuration The following table lists standard configuration of one MT8815A/ MT8820A: Table 1.3.1-1 Standard configurations...
  • Page 24 Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview 1.3.2 Options The following table lists options for expanding the functions of MT8815A/ MT8820A. All the options are to be ordered separately. For ordering them, specify the model name/symbol, product name and quantity.
  • Page 25 Product Configuration Product Configuration Product Configuration 1.3.3 Measurement software and options Measurement software and options available for MT8815A/MT8820A is to be ordered separately. For detailed function and performance of the measurement software, please contact Anritsu or your nearest distributor. The following table lists measurement software products and options available for MT8815A/MT8820A.
  • Page 26 MT8820A-12 (or MT8820A-32) Software is required. MT8820A only. Note: For the MT8815A, the model name becomes MT8815A-XX (XX: op- tion number). (Refer to Table 1.3.2-1 “MT8815A Options”.) 1.3.4 Application parts Use application parts (accessories) as required. All the application parts are to be ordered separately.

  • Page 27: Warranty & Service

    Product Configuration Product Configuration Product Configuration Product Configuration 1.3.5 Warranty service Table 1.3.5-1 MT8815A Warranty service Model name/ Product name Remarks Symbol MT8815A-90 3-year Warranty Service MT8815A-91 5-year Warranty Service Table 1.3.5-2 MT8820A Warranty service Model name/ Product name Remarks...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview 1.4 Specifications The following tables show the specifications for MT8815A/MT8820A: Table 1.4-1 Specifications Item Specifications General Frequency range: 30 to 2700 MHz Maximum input level: +35 dBm (Main 1) Main 1 input/output connector •...
  • Page 29 • Color TFT LCD, Size: 8.4", Number of dots: 640 × 480 dots External control • GPIB: Controlled by an external controller, assuming the MT8815A/MT8820A as a device (except some functions such as power switch etc.). No controller function • Interface function: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 •...
  • Page 30 Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Table 1.4-1 Specifications (Cont’d) Item Specification Operating tempera- 0 to 50°C, ≤95% (no condensation) ture and humidity range Storage temperature −20 to +60°C, ≤85% (no condensation) and humidity Conducted Emission:EN 61326: 1997 + A1: 1998 + A2: 2001 + A3: 2003(Class A)
  • Page 31 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Table 1.4-2 Specifications (MX882010A Parallelphone Measurement Software) Item Specification Application When the MX882010A Parallelphone Measurement Software is in- stalled in the MT8820A in combination with the MT8820A-12 (or MT8820A-32) Parallelphone Measurement Hardware, the Phone-2 side becomes enabled. In this event, the functions that accord with the installed measurement software and the measurement hard- ware equipped on the Phone-2 side are available on the Phone-2 side, and two phones can be measured simultaneously.
  • Page 32 Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview Section 1 Product Overview 1- 1- 1- 1-12 12..12 12 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 33: Setup

    Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup This section describes names and functions of each part, installation method of MT8815A/MT8820A and connection procedures with external devices. Part Names and Functions ........2-2 2.1.1 Exterior ............2-2 2.1.2...

  • Page 34: Part Names And Functions

    The front panel is composed of the LCD panel, panel keys and connectors. The rear panel includes the power inlet, GPIB connector, etc. On the sides of MT8815A/MT8820A are provided two grips for transport- ing MT8815A/MT8820A and an exhaust fan.

  • Page 35: Front Panel

    2.1.2 Front panel Fig. 2.1.2-1 Front panel (1) Preset Preset key Starts initialization. Remote lamp Remote Illuminates while MT8815A/MT8820A is operating in the remote control mode. Local Local key Switches from remote control operation mode to local control mode. Copy Copy key Performs hard copy of a current screen.
  • Page 36 Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Fig. 2-1-2-2 Front Panel (2) U1 , U2 , U3 , U4 , U5 , U6 , U7 User function keys Execute user menu contents displayed in the leftmost area of the screen.
  • Page 37 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Fig. 2.1.2-3 Front panel (3) (left: MT8815A, right: MT8820A) Serial Bus 1 Serial bus connector 1 Currently not available. 10. Serial Bus 2 Serial bus connector 2 Currently not available.
  • Page 38 Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Fig. 2.1.2-4 Front panel (4) – AF connector (left: MT8815A, right: MT8820A) Event Trig connectors (MT8815A) 13. Event Trig Input Trigger input connector A BNC connector for a trigger signal input from an external device and Tx measurement on the phone in synchronization with an exter- nal device.
  • Page 39 AF input connector. Do not feed signals to the AF output connector. Such attempts may damage the internal cir- cuits thus causing a fire accident or failure. Fig. 2-1-2-5 Front panel (5) – RF connector (left: MT8815A, right: MT8820A) RF connectors 19. AUX1 Output AUX1 output connector SMA type auxiliary output connector used for RF measurement on Phone 1.
  • Page 40 Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup CAUTION Do not feed power exceeding the maximum permissible power specified on the label or in the specification to the RF input connector. Do not feed signals to the RF output connector.
  • Page 41 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Fig. 2-1-2-7 Front panel (7) Screen control keys (Screen Control) Focus Focus key Switches between windows to be operated. View View key Opens/Closes the View window. View Alt View Alt View key Shift...
  • Page 42 Input level key Sets the input level. Call processing keys (Call) Start Call Phone call key Makes a call from MT8815A/MT8820A to a phone. End Call Network-side ending key Releases communications with a phone from MT8815A/MT8820A. 2- 2- 2- 2-10 10 10 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 43 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Fig. 2.1.2-9 Front panel (9) Utility key (Utility) Recall Recall key Starts reading parameter files. Recall Save Save key Shift Starts saving of parameter files. Standard key Starts change of the system.
  • Page 44 Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Fig. 2.1.2-10 Front panel (10) Cursor operation/data entry keys (Cursor/Data Entry) <continued> Shift key Shift Press this key, before executing functions indicated in blue on the panel. Back space key Deletes one character before the cursor, while a value is being en- tered.

  • Page 45: Rear Panel

    Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions 2.1.3 Rear panel Fig. 2.1.3-1 Rear panel (1) (left: MT8815A, right: MT8820A) GPIB-1 GPIB connector 1 Remote control connector for Phone 1 through GPIB. GPIB-2 GPIB connector 2 Remote control connector for Phone 2 (available when the Parallel- phone Measurement Software is installed) through GPIB.
  • Page 46 13. Data Clock Input Data clock input connector BNC connector for inputting data clock from external device. Note: When using the MT8815A, I/O connectors from 10 to 13 and 19. Call Proc I/O connector cannot be used at the same time since they are common I/O terminals.
  • Page 47 14. VGA Output VGA output port 15-pin mini D-Sub connector for outputting VGA to external device. Note: To confirm VGA output of the MT8815A, turn on the power of the monitor after startup of the MT8815A is completed. 15. Serial Serial port 9-pin D-Sub connector for remote control via RS-232C.
  • Page 48 Data interface for packet or communication test allocated to Phone 2 (available when the Parallelphone Measurement Software is in- stalled). Fig. 2.1.3-4 Rear panel (4) (left: MT8815A, right: MT8820A) 23. Serial Bus-1 Serial bus connector 1 An interface for packet or communication test allocated to Phone 1.

  • Page 49: Installation

    This section describes how to install it and precautions before use. 2.2.1 Transportation Carry MT8815A/MT8820A with the grips provided on both sides of it and keeping it horizontal. CAUTION 1. Do not move MT8815A/MT8820A with the power turned on.
  • Page 50 Install MT8815A/MT8820A horizontally in a stable place at a low-drift temperature between 0 and 50°C. Keep the rear and sides of MT8815A/MT8820A at least 10 cm apart from obstacles such as walls and peripherals in order to provide space around the exhaust holes. apart...
  • Page 51 CAUTION In order to avoid fire accidents, personal damage and/or failure, do not use MT8815A/MT8820A in the following places: × × × × Unstable place Avoid installing MT8815A/MT8820A in an unstable place, that is, in a place with vibration, on an unsta- ble stand or in a slanted place.

  • Page 52: Piggyback Installation

    × × × × Using MT8815A/MT8820A in the upright position × × × × Using MT8815A/MT8820A with the protective cover × × × × Using MT8815A/MT8820A with dust accumulated on the 2.2.3 Piggyback installation To install two units of MT8815A/MT8820A in a piggyback structure, mate four feet (at the corners of the bottom of the upper unit) with four adjust- ers (at the corners of the top of the lower unit).

  • Page 53: Installation On Rack

    Installation Installation Installation Installation 2.2.4 Installation on rack To install MT8815A/MT8820A on a rack, Rack-mount (separately or- dered) is required. For how to attach rack-mount, refer to its operation manual. 2- 2- 2- 2-21 21 21 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 54: Power Connection

    Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup 2.3 Power Connection This section describes the procedures for supplying power. 2.3.1 Power Requirements For normal operation of the instrument, observe the power voltage range described below. Power source Voltage range Frequency 100 Vac system...
  • Page 55 Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection CAUTION If an emergency arises causing the instrument to fail or malfunction, disconnect the instrument from the power supply by either turning off the main power switch on the rear panel (switch to the (O) side), or by pulling out the power cord or the power inlet.

  • Page 56: Connecting To Phone

    Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup 2.3.3 Connecting to phone Methods for connecting MT8815A/MT8820A to a phone to be measured differ according to AF of a phone, RF connector type or assignment. This section describes the basic connection method. Note:...

  • Page 57: Connecting Gpib Cable

    Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection 2.3.4 Connecting GPIB cable MT8815A/MT8820A is provided with GPIB connector as remote control interface. Connect the connector of the GPIB cable to GPIB-1 ( or GPIB-2) on the rear panel. GPIB GPIB connector Total cable length ≤...

  • Page 58: Rs-232C Port

    CD (DTR) Data terminal ready (output from MT8815A/MT8820A) AB (GND) Ground CC (DSR) Data set ready (input to MT8815A/MT8820A) CA (RTS) Signal request (output from MT8815A/MT8820A) CB (CTS) Send ready (input to MT8815A/MT8820A) CE (R) Ring indicator (input to MT8815A/MT8820A) 2.3.6 10 Base-T port...

  • Page 59: Reference Signal Input/Output Connector

    2.3.8 Event trigger connector The Event Trig Out-1 and Event Trig Out-2 on the front panel of the MT8815A or rear panel of the MT8820A are BNC connectors for output- ting the event timing to an external device. The Event Trig In-1 and Event Trig In-2 are BNC connectors for inputting a...

  • Page 60: Serial Port

    Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup 2.3.9 Serial port The MT8815A is equipped with a Serial port as a remote control interface. Connect an RS-232C cable connector to the Serial (D-Sub 9-pin, male) port on the rear panel. Table 2.3.9-1 Serial and signal assignment Pin No.

  • Page 61: Call Processing I/O Port

    2.3.10 Call processing I/O port The Call Proc I/O-1 and Call Proc I/O-2 ports (mini D-Sub, 15-pin) on the rear panel of MT8815A/MT8820A are used to input/output signals related to the call-processing test. Pin assignment varies depending on the measurement software. Check the measurement software to be used.
  • Page 62 Not connected SYNC IN Input the synchronization signal of the TTL or CMOS level from the master unit, when two units of MT8815A/MT8820A are synchronized. SYNC OUT Outputs the synchronization signal of the CMOS level to the slave unit, when two units of MT8815A/MT8820A are synchro- nized.
  • Page 63 MN8110B is a unit that converts D-Sub 15-pin connector into a BNC con- nector. Connect the Call Proc. I/O port (D-Sub 15-pin) on the rear panel to that on MT8815A/MT8820A using the connection cable provided with MN8110B. This allows input/output of the MT8815A/MT8820A Call Proc.
  • Page 64 SYNC Output Synchronization signal output connector Note: When using the MT8815A, I/O connectors from 10 to 13 and 19. Call Proc I/O connector cannot be used at the same time since they are common I/O terminals. * WAT: Wireless Application Test Software...
  • Page 65 Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection Power Connection Table 2.3.10-3 Relationships between front panel connector and MT8815A/MT8820A Call Proc I/O port When using W-CDMA, GSM, PDC or PHS measurement software Call Proc. I/O on MN8110B front panel MT8815A/MT8820A Connector name...
  • Page 66 Section 2 Setup Fig. 2.3.10-3 MN8110B Rear panel Call Proc. I/O MT8815A/MT8820A interface connector Core Fig. 2.3.10-4 Connection between MT8815A/MT8820A and MN8110B Table 2.3.10-5 MN8110B standards 213 mm (W), 44 mm (H), 150 mm (D) Dimensions (projecting items not included)

  • Page 67: Checking Power To Be Input To Connector

    2.3.11 Checking power to be input to connector Avoid feeding a power exceeding the maximum permissible power to input connectors of MT8815A/MT8820A. Do not input signals to connectors dedicated for output or the internal circuits should be damaged. Table 2.3.11-1 Maximum permissible power...

  • Page 68: Memory Card

    (5) The memory card shipped with the instrument has been thoroughly tested. Users should note that, as not all other such devices have been tested in this manner, Anritsu is unable to guarantee their per- formance or suitability. 2- 2- 2- 2-36 36 36 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 69: Inserting And Removing Memory Card

    2.4.3 Formatting memory card Format a memory card to be used in the MS-DOS format beforehand. An unformatted memory card cannot be used. MT8815A/MT8820A is not equipped with the format function. 2- 2- 2- 2-37 37 37 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 70 Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup Section 2 Setup 2- 2- 2- 2-38 38..38 38 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 71: Getting Started

    Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started This section outlines the basic procedures for using MT8815A/MT8820A, from power-on to power-off. For details of each operation when power is on, refer to Sections 4 to 6 of this manual or operation manual for the measurement software.

  • Page 72: Power-On

    0 ° ° ° ° C, drops of water produced inside may constitute a short circuit thus causing failure. To power on MT8815A/MT8820A, turn on both the main power switch on the rear panel and the power switch on the front panel.
  • Page 73 Power-on Power-on Power-on Power-on Note: To switch between power On and Off, you must hold down the pow- er switch on the front panel for at least one second. This is to pre- vent the power from being turned On or switched to standby (Stby) by mistake.

  • Page 74: Initialization

    Section 3 Getting Started 3.2 Initialization When the power is turned On, perform initialization. Initialization aims at returning the parameters set for MT8815A/MT8820A in the default status. Initialization prevents MT8815A/MT8820A from being influ- enced by the previous setting. For details, refer to Section 5.1 “Initiali- zation.”...

  • Page 75: Selecting Screen

    Selecting Screen 3.3 Selecting Screen Select a screen corresponding to the items to be set after initialization. Functions and operation status of MT8815A/MT8820A depends on the screen. Select measurement screen (Phone-1 or Phone-2 Screen) to set or meas- ure a parameter. Measurement screen is the general name for screens in which measurements are performed.

  • Page 76: Viewing Screen

    Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started 3.4 Viewing Screen This section describes how to view a screen using the Fundamental Measurement screen of W-CDMA measurement software as an example. For details, refer to Section 4.1 “Display Area.” Fig.
  • Page 77 Viewing Screen Viewing Screen Viewing Screen Viewing Screen The phone currently being measured and measurement software (Phone-1) When Phone-1 is being measured, shows the measurement software being used. The first connector, such as Main 1 or GPIB-1, is used. The phone currently being measured and measurement software (Phone-2) This tab is displayed only when the Parallelphone Measurement Software is installed in MT8820A.

  • Page 78: Calibration

    Band Calibration and Full Calibration can be performed by a single MT8815A/MT8820A unit. Band Calibration performs calibration within the band of the communication system supported by the measurement software. Full Calibration performs calibration within the input/output band for MT8815A/MT8820A (30 to 2700 MHz).

  • Page 79: Setting Parameter

    Setting Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Parameter 3.6 Setting Parameter Set parameters for measurement conditions on the screen setting (Pa- rameter) window to be measured. To operate a window such as setting window, the window must be active. For details of window operations, refer to Section 4.4 “Operating Win- dow”.
  • Page 80 Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Press the rotary control to open the pop-up window and start entry of values. The upper and lower limits for input values are displayed. Fig.

  • Page 81: Measurement

    3.7 Measurement Start measurement after all the parameters necessary for measurement have been specified, the terminal to be tested has been prepared and the state of MT8815A/MT8820A has been checked. For details, refer to Sec- tion 5.3 “Starting Measurement”. [Procedure] Press Single .

  • Page 82: Reading Measurement Results

    Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started 3.8 Reading Measurement Results When the measurement has been completed, read the measurement re- sults. The measurement results are displayed in the measurement re- sults window of the measurement screen.
  • Page 83 Reading Measurement Results Reading Measurement Results Reading Measurement Results Reading Measurement Results Press F3 “Occupied Bandwidth” to display the measurement re- sults for Occupied Bandwidth. Other measurement results can be viewed by turning the encoder. Fig. 3.8-3 Displaying measurement results 3- 3- 3- 3-13 13 13 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 84: Power-Off

    Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 Getting Started 3.9 Power-Off Power Off MT8815A/MT8820A when it is not used. Turn Off both the main power switch on the rear panel and the power switch on the front panel. [Procedure] Hold down the power switch on the front panel for at least one second to turn it Off.

  • Page 85: Basic Operation

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation This section describes basic operation required for a measurement in- cluding screen description, how to enter parameters and execute func- tions. Display Area............... 4-3 4.1.1 Names and positions in display area.....
  • Page 86 Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Setting Parameters ............ 4-29 4.7.1 Settable parameters ........4-29 4.7.2 Parameter type ..........4-29 4.7.3 Parameter setting procedures ....... 4-30 4.7.4 Setting list selection type parameter ..... 4-30 4.7.5 Setting numeric value type parameter...

  • Page 87: Display Area

    This section describes contents displayed MT8815A/MT8820A. Display position is determined according to the display contents. 4.1.1 Names and positions in display area The screen consists of the following seven display areas. Some areas are not displayed depending on the operation statuses.
  • Page 88 Connector type status signal output from MT8815A/MT8820A is displayed. Output connector for RF signal can be set in RF Output on the System Configuration screen. Table 4.1.2-1 Output connector/status for RF signal Display Description Output Main Main 1 main input/output connector...

  • Page 89: Measurement-Indicator/Error-Status Area

    Display Area Display Area Display Area Display Area Table 4.1.2-2 Measurement mode Display Measurement mode Single Single measurement mode Continuous Continuous measurement mode Window list bar The types and active/inactive status of the opened windows are dis- played. Phone under measurement and measurement software The phone under measurement and the software type are displayed.

  • Page 90: User Menu Area

    4.1.5 Window area Window area displays parameters and measurement results indicating MT8815A/MT8820A settings and measurement conditions. Format and content of a window area differs depending on the screen or window. For some screens, two windows are displayed in upper and lower areas.

  • Page 91: Operating Cursor

    Operating Cursor Operating Cursor Operating Cursor Operating Cursor 4.2 Operating Cursor The cursor is used to scroll the screens and windows, select a desired parameter or digit of numeric value, and activate a tag. 4.2.1 Cursor type The cursor can be classified as follows according to their shapes and func- tions.

  • Page 92: Moving Cursor

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.2.2 Moving cursor The cursor is moved in the following ways: Table 4.2.2-1 Operating a cursor Cursor Operation Moving upward • Turn the rotary control to the left. ∧...

  • Page 93: Operating Screen

    Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen 4.3 Operating Screen Screen indicates current operation status. Executable functions, display contents and settable parameters vary depending on the screen. To ex- ecute a desired function, select a screen that allows to execute the func- tion.

  • Page 94: Selecting Screen

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.3.2 Selecting screen The screen is selected in the following four ways: (1) Press Screen to open the screen selection list and select any screen (2) Execute the screen selection function of the user menu (3) Execute the screen selection function of the function menu (4) Execute the GPIB command to select a screen...
  • Page 95 Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen If “System Information” cannot be found, turn the rotary control and move the cursor onto the “Select Common Screen” and perform one of the following operations to display the common screen list: •...
  • Page 96 Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation (3) Execute the screen select function in the function menu A screen can be opened by executing the screen select function of the func- tion menu.

  • Page 97: Scrolling Screen

    Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen Operating Screen 4.3.3 Scrolling screen When the scroll bar is displayed at the right edge of the screen (on the left of the function menu), scrolling enables the items that have remained to be displayed. Fig.

  • Page 98: Change Screen Color Pattern

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.3.4 Change screen color pattern It is possible to change the color of the letters, background or other details shown on the screen. There are five color patterns to choose from on the measurement screen.

  • Page 99: Operating Window

    Operating Window Operating Window Operating Window Operating Window 4.4 Operating Window The window is a field to set the measurement condition parameter and display the measurement result. The window is displayed only in the measurement screen, which is unique for each screen. 4.4.1 Window type Windows can be classified as follows.

  • Page 100: Activating Window

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.4.3 Activating window Press to activate the window to be operated. Each time Focus Focus is pressed, active window changes in sequence. Press Focus until the desired window becomes active.

  • Page 101: Scrolling Window

    Operating Window Operating Window Operating Window Operating Window 4.4.5 Scrolling window As with the screen, the window can be scrolled up and down when the scroll bar is displayed. Scrolling the window is effective only for an ac- tive window. The window scrolling operations are described in the table below.

  • Page 102: Operating User Menu

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.5 Operating User Menu User menu is the executable function list displayed in each screen or win- dow. Up to seven functions: U1 to U7 are displayed and user menu is executed by pressing the corresponding user function keys.

  • Page 103: Operating Function Menu

    Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu 4.6 Operating Function Menu Function menu is displayed in each screen or window and executed by pressing the function keys on the right of the menu to be executed. 4.6.1 Viewing function menu The number of function menu items displayed on one screen is 7 ( F1 to F7 ).

  • Page 104: Switching Menu Page

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.6.2 Switching menu page When a screen or window has seven or more functions, menus are dis- played by switching the pages. Press Next to switch the menu page.
  • Page 105 Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Fig. 4.6.2-2 Page 2 of the function menu 4- 4- 4- 4-21 21 21 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 106: Displaying Menu List Of All

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.6.3 Displaying menu list of all pages Menus in all the pages for displayed menu title can be displayed as a list. Press Functions to display all menus. Fig.

  • Page 107: Types Of Function Menus

    Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operations described in a table below are performed in a pop-up window for all menus. Table 4.6.3-1 Operating pop-up window for all menus Pop-up window for all menus Operation Display/hide all menus Functions...

  • Page 108: Execution Menu

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.6.5 Execution menu Press function key in the execution menu to set execution status for dis- played function. Screen selection function and calibration execution function are included in the execution menu.
  • Page 109 Operating F Operating Function Menu unction Menu Operating F Operating F unction Menu unction Menu Operations in the pop-up window are described in Table 4.6.6-1. Table 4.6.6-1 Operations in numeric value entering pop-up window Numeric value entry Operation Increase the value for cursor by 1 •...

  • Page 110: Character String Entry Menu

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.6.7 Character string entry menu A menu to enter a character string. Press function key of the character string entry menu to open the pop-up window to enter character strings. Menus for which a pop-up window opens, including the Character string entry menu, are displayed with a # mark.

  • Page 111: Item Selection Menu

    Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu Operating Function Menu 4.6.9 Item selection menu This menu is displayed by executing the item display menu. Options on menu title are displayed. Press function key for item selection to select one of the options.

  • Page 112: Toggle Menu

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.6.11 Toggle menu Toggle menu displays two options. Cursor is displayed on one item, indi- cating the selected status. Cursor moves alternatively by pressing the function key for toggle menu.

  • Page 113: Setting Parameters

    Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters 4.7 Setting Parameters Setting status and measurement conditions are called parameter. this section, procedures for setting parameters are described for each parameter type. 4.7.1 Settable parameters Parameters displayed on the setting window can be classified into two types: one that can be changed the value and one that is only for display and no value can be changed.

  • Page 114: Parameter Setting Procedures

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.7.3 Parameter setting procedures Manual parameter setting is performed by procedures below regardless of a parameter type. [Procedure] Move the cursor onto the parameter to be set. Start entry.

  • Page 115: Setting Numeric Value Type Parameter

    Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters 4.7.5 Setting numeric value type parameter The procedure for setting a numeric-value-type parameter is as follows: [Procedure] Turn the rotary control to move the cursor onto the parameter to be set. Perform one of the following operations to start entry. •...
  • Page 116 Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Determine the value by one of the following operations. Unit is set to the one displayed on the pop-up window. • Press the rotary control •...

  • Page 117: Setting Numeric Value Group Type Parameter

    Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters 4.7.6 Setting numeric value group type parameter The procedure for setting a numeric-value-group-type parameter is as follows: [Procedure] Turn the rotary control to move the cursor onto the parameter to be set. Perform one of the following operations to start entry.

  • Page 118: Setting Character String Parameter

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Press to determine the entry. The pop-up window is closed and entered value is displayed. 4.7.7 Setting character string parameter The procedure for setting a character-string-type parameter is as follows: [Procedure] Turn the rotary control to move the cursor onto the parameter to be set.

  • Page 119: Setting Channel, Frequency Or Level

    Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters Setting Parameters 4.7.8 Setting channel, frequency or level Pressing the channel level key of the panel key ease the operation to set the input/output channel, frequency and level on the measurement screen. Table 4.7.8-1 Parameter and channel level key Parameter Channel level key Channel...
  • Page 120 Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation When the value is changed, the display value is set (frequency or level changes). This operation is invalid after pressing the numeric keypad, , or .

  • Page 121: Tag Operation

    Tag Operation Tag Operation Tag Operation Tag Operation 4.8 Tag Operation Tag is generic name for parameters and display items, which is displayed on the left side of a screen or a window. Each parameter and measure- ment result belonging to Tag is displayed under the tag. By tracing a tag, parameters and display items can be found speedily.

  • Page 122: Activating Tag

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.8.2 Activating tag A tag can be activated by the following operation (1) Move the cursor onto the parameter belonged to the tag. (2) Move the cursor within the tag display area. (3) Execute the tag selection menu in the function menu.

  • Page 123: Jump To Tag

    Tag Operation Tag Operation Tag Operation Tag Operation (3) Execute the tag selection menu in the function menu Function menu marked with “TAG” is the tag selection menu. By ex- ecuting the function menu on which tag name to be activated is written, the tag is activated.

  • Page 124: Operating Template

    Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4.9 Operating Template Template is to judge the measurement result waveform. A template can be opened when a mark as shown in the figure below is displayed in the setting window.

  • Page 125: Operating View Window

    4.10 Operating View Window 4.10 Operating View Window 4.10 4.10 Operating View Window Operating View Window 4.10 Operating View Window Open the view window to display the measurement waveform. A view window can be displayed for each tag in the measurement result window on the measurement screen.
  • Page 126 Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation Section 4 Basic Operation 4- 4- 4- 4-42 42..42 42 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 127: Using Common Functions

    Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions This section describes the operation procedure of the common functions for the measurement software such as initialization, measurement start and methods for saving/reading parameters. Refer to Section 6 for the common screen functions.

  • Page 128: Initialization

    Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions 5.1 Initialization Before starting a new measurement, perform initialization. Initializa- tion returns all the parameters to the known state to prevent from being affected by the previous operations.

  • Page 129: Calibration

    Calibration is performed after power is turned on or a terminal to be tested is changed. Band Calibration and Full Calibration can be performed by a single MT8815A/MT8820A unit. Band Calibration performs calibration within the band of the communication system supported by the measurement software.

  • Page 130: Calibrating All Input/Output Bands

    Full Calibration performs calibration on the RF input/output bands (30 to 2700 MHz) for MT8815A/MT8820A. Full Calibration is performed when the MT8815A/MT8820A is turned on. The time for the last Full Calibration is displayed at “Full CAL Time” field on System Information screen.

  • Page 131: Starting Measurement

    Starting Measurement Starting Measurement Starting Measurement Starting Measurement 5.3 Starting Measurement A measurement is performed on the measurement screen (Phone-1 or Phone-2 Screen). A measurement cannot be performed on the Common Screen. Common screen on which a measurement cannot be performed •...

  • Page 132: Starting Measurement In Synchronous Single Mode

    Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions 5.3.4 Starting measurement in Synchronous single mode [Procedure] Transmits SWP command on the measurement screen. Example of programming by remote control 5.3.5 Stopping measurement To stop a measurement under execution, press Stop...

  • Page 133: Connecting Call

    This clause describes the basic operations using a panel key. 5.4.1 Connecting call Connecting a call means establishing communication status between MT8815A/MT8820A and a phone being tested. To connect a call, call from MT8815A/MT8820A (network) or from the phone being tested to MT8815A/MT8820A.

  • Page 134: Ending Call

    Section 5 Using Common Functions 5.4.2 Ending call Ending a call means terminating communication status between MT8815A/MT8820A and the phone being tested and putting them into idle status. A call can be ended from MT8815A/MT8820A (network) or from the phone, just as when connecting a call.

  • Page 135: Hard Copy

    5.5 Hard Copy Hard copy is a function to save an image displayed on LCD of MT8815A/MT8820A in the file. This function is useful for recording the measurement result or waveform or pasting on a report. 5.5.1 Media and format of saving destination A hard copy is saved in a memory card with a bitmap format file (exten- sion: .bmp).

  • Page 136: Functions Can Be Set Only For Remote Control

    Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions Section 5 Using Common Functions 5.6 Functions Can be Set Only for Remote Control This clause describes the special functions that can be executed only in the remote control mode.

  • Page 137: Setting Processing At Error Occurrence

    Functions Can be Set Only for Remote Control Functions Can be Set Only for Remote Control Functions Can be Set Only for Remote Control Functions Can be Set Only for Remote Control 5.6.5 Setting processing at error occurrence Sets a processing for the case when an error occurred. (1) Normal mode Continues the processing for succeeding commands ignoring an oc- currence of an error.

  • Page 138: Other Functions

    Section 5 Using Common Functions 5.7 Other Functions 5.7.1 Outputting non-modulation CW signals Normally, RF signals output from MT8815A/MT8820A are modulated signal. However, output of non-modulation CW signal may be required in the special occasion such as a performance test. Return to the normal mode that outputs the modulation signal when a performance test com- pletes.

  • Page 139: Common Screen Functions

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions This section describes the functions and procedures on common screen such as the System Configuration screen and System Information screen. Setting Systems and Interfaces .........
  • Page 140 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.4.6 Saving Common Cable Loss List ....6-41 6.4.7 Recalling Common Cable Loss List ....6-42 6.4.8 Opening Common cable Loss Graph .... 6-42 6.4.9 Viewing Common Cable Loss Graph window............

  • Page 141: Setting Systems And Interfaces

    Interfaces tems and Interfaces 6.1 Setting Systems and Interfaces This section describes setting method for MT8815A/MT8820A systems such as reference frequency, date and time, and interfaces such as GPIB. Systems and interfaces are set on the System Configuration screen.

  • Page 142: Viewing System Configuration Screen

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.1.2 Viewing System Configuration screen Fig. 6.1.2-1 System Configuration screen (upper: MT8815A, lower: MT8820A) Parameter Notes: 1. The following parameters cannot be initialized by Preset.
  • Page 143 Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces (1) Common parameter (tag) Sets basic system values for MT8815A/MT8820A (a) Frequency Ref. Frequency Sets the frequency of externally input reference signal. • Set value:...
  • Page 144 GPIB Serial (RS232C) • Initial value: GPIB Note: The Interface is displayed for only the MT8815A. (2) Phone-1 (Phone-2) parameter (tag) Sets the interface for Phone-1 (or Phone-2). (a) RF Output Sets the connector for output destination of RF signal.
  • Page 145 Fig. 6.1.2-2 RS232C selection Note: The RS232C (Serial) is displayed for only the MT8815A. (d) 10Base-T IP Address Sets the IP address for the MT8815A/MT8820A for Phone-1 (or Phone-2). • Set value: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 • Initial value: 192.168.20.2 (ii) Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask of the MT8815A/MT8820A for Phone- 1 (or Phone-2).
  • Page 146 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions User menu Returns to the measurement screen dis- played before switching to the common function screen. The display varies de- pending on the measurement software.
  • Page 147 Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Function menu Activates the Common parameter tag. Activates Phone-1 Phone-2) parameter tag. (“Phone-2” is displayed for Phone-2.) None None None None None 6- 6- 6- 6-9 9 9 9 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 148: Setting Reference Frequency

    6.1.3 Setting reference frequency Set the reference frequency to be used for measurement. In addition to the 10 MHz internal reference signal, MT8815A/MT8820A can use the 10 MHz or 13 MHz external reference signal input from the 10 MHz/13 MHz Ref. In on the rear panel. By default, the 10 MHz in- ternal reference signal is set.

  • Page 149: Displaying Date/Time Or Character String

    Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces 6.1.4 Displaying date/time or character string The Title displayed in the upper left of the screen can be selected from among the date/time, any character string, and display off. date/time cannot be displayed together with a character string.

  • Page 150: Setting Character String To Be Displayed

    6.1.5 Setting character string to be displayed Up to 25 characters can be set for the character string to be displayed in the left end of the screen. By default, “MT8815A” or “MT8820A” is set. Example: To set the character string of the title to “Line1”:...

  • Page 151: Setting Date Display Format

    Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces 6.1.6 Setting date display format MT8815A/MT8820A is able to set the date display format. By default, the date is displayed in the format of year/month/day order. Example: display...

  • Page 152: Setting Date

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.1.7 Setting date The date can be adjusted. The date is set in order of year, month, and day, regardless of the display format. Example: To set the date to December 24, 2003: [Procedure]...

  • Page 153: Setting Time

    Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces 6.1.8 Setting time The time for the internal clock can be adjusted. The time is set and dis- played on a 24-hour system. Example: To set the time to 12:15:00: [Procedure] Press...

  • Page 154: Setting Beep Sound

    Example of programming by remote control ALARM OFF 6.1.10 Setting signal output connector Set whether the RF signal of MT8815A/MT8820A is output from the Main1 Input/Output connector or from the AUX1 output connector. The signal output to Phone-1 is output from the RF1 connector.
  • Page 155 Sett Setting Systems and Interfaces ing Systems and Interfaces Sett Sett ing Systems and Interfaces ing Systems and Interfaces Opening the Configuration menu from any screen for setting RF output connector [Procedure] Press Config to open the “Configuration” menu. Press “RF-1 (2) Config”...

  • Page 156: Setting Gpib Address

    MT8815A/MT8820A. The address that can be set on MT8815A/MT8820A is primary address. GPIB address cannot be set by remote control. Set GPIB address by manual operation before performing the remote control.

  • Page 157: Setting Parity For Rs-232C (Serial)

    Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces 6.1.13 Setting Parity for RS-232C (Serial) Sets the parity check of the communication port used for the RS-232C Example: To set the parity check of the communication port to Even: [Procedure] Press Config to open the Configuration menu.

  • Page 158: Setting Ip Address And Subnet Mask For 10Base-T

    This section describes the setting method for the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the MT8815A/MT8820A. The IP address for MT8815A/MT8820A can be set in “IP Address” within “10Base-T” on the System Configuration screen. The subnet mask for MT8815A/MT8820A can be set in “Subnet Mask”...
  • Page 159 Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Setting Systems and Interfaces Example: To set the IP address to 192.168.0.5 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0: [Procedure] Press Config to open the Configuration menu. Press “System Config” to open the System Configuration screen.

  • Page 160: Setting 10Base-T Default Gateway

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.1.17 Setting 10Base-T default gateway Set the Default Gateway that is used to connect to the external network using the MT8815A/MT8820A data communication function. The default setting is 192.168.20.1. Example: To set default gateway to 192.168.0.1:...

  • Page 161: Selecting Measurement Application To Be Activated

    1 through Standard 3). Note: The software operates the same, irrespective of the Standard in which the software is loaded. (2) Software List Window Displays a list of applications installed in the MT8815A/MT8820A. 6- 6- 6- 6-23 23 23 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 162: Phone Switching Operation

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions User menu Returns to the measurement screen dis- played before switching to the common function screen. The display varies de- pending on the measurement software.

  • Page 163: Loading Measurement Application

    MT8815A/MT8820A in advance, so that the switching among the meas- urement applications can be executed faster. Up to three measurement applications can be selected for each phone measurement set. The following shows the procedure to load measurement application.

  • Page 164: Displaying System Information

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.3 Displaying System Information Version information and serial number about software that composes MT8815A/MT8820A can be displayed on the screen. All the system in- formation is displayed on the System Information screen. 6.3.1 Opening System Information screen [Procedure] Press Screen to open the Select Screen pop-up window.

  • Page 165: Viewing System Information Screen

    Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information 6.3.2 Viewing System Information screen Fig. 6.3.2-1 System Information screen (upper: MT8815A, lower: MT8820A) 6- 6- 6- 6-27 27 27 www.valuetronics.com...
  • Page 166 The version of the OS installed in the MT8815A/MT8820A (b) Standard The version of the software loaded in the MT8815A/MT8820A (3) Software Option The list of the software options installed in the MT8815A/MT8820A (4) Hardware Revision The information about the hardware installed in the MT8815A/ MT8820A is displayed.
  • Page 167 Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information (c) CDMA2000 COM The ID, revision number, and CoreFPGA version of the CDMA2000 COM are displayed. Note: When the MT8820A Parallel Phone Measurement Hardware is in- stalled, CDMA2000 COM1 is displayed for Phone-1 and CDMA2000 COM2 is displayed for Phone-2.
  • Page 168 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions User menu Returns to the measurement screen dis- played before switching to the common function screen. The display varies de- pending on the measurement software.
  • Page 169 Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Displaying System Information Function menu Displays Maintenance Information and activates the tag. Displays Software Version and activates the tag. Displays Software Option and activates the tag. Displays Hardware Revision and acti- vates the tag.

  • Page 170: Checking Maintenance Information

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.3.3 Checking Maintenance Information The following gives an explanation about how to check Maintenance In- formation in the System Information screen. [Procedure] Open the System Information screen.

  • Page 171: Outputting System Information Parameters

    Table 6.3.7-1 Parameters in System Information screen to be saved Parameters Description File Date Date when Information Save was executed Serial Number Serial number of MT8815A/MT8820A Time Information Power On Time Phone1 Time Full Cal Time (Phone1) Phone2 Time Full Cal Time (Phone2)

  • Page 172: Setting Common Cable Loss

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.4 Setting Common Cable Loss The Common Cable Loss setting screen consists of the Common Cable Loss List and the Common Cable Loss Graph window and enables you to set the common cable loss that can be used in common between the sys- tems.

  • Page 173: Viewing Common Cable Loss

    Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss 6.4.2 Viewing Common Cable Loss Fig. 6.4.2-1 Ext. Loss List screen (1) Frequency Sets the frequency of the Common Cable Loss List. • Range 0.4 to 2700 MHz •...
  • Page 174 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions (4) DL (AUX) Sets Downlink of AUX in the Common Cable Loss List. • Range −55.00 to +55.00 dB • Setting unit •...
  • Page 175 Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss User menu Returns to the measurement screen dis- played before switching to the common function screen. The display varies de- pending on the measurement software. Opens the System Configuration screen.
  • Page 176 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Function menu Opens the Regist Loss into List menu. Opens the Delete Loss from List menu. Opens the Edit Loss of List menu. Opens the Delete All List menu.

  • Page 177: Setting Common Cable Loss List

    Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss 6.4.3 Setting Common Cable Loss List The following gives an explanation about how to set the values of the common cable loss. Example: To set the common cable loss list to the value of “2500.000000, 30.00, 15.00, −10.00”: [Procedure] Press...

  • Page 178: Deleting Common Cable Loss List

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.4.4 Deleting Common Cable Loss List The following gives an explanation about how to delete the values of the common cable loss. Example: To delete Nos.

  • Page 179: Saving Common Cable Loss List

    To save the common cable loss list with a file named “SAMPLE.LSS”: [Procedure] Insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the front panel of the MT8815A/MT8820A. Press F6 “Save List” to open the Save List menu. Turn the rotary control to move the cursor to “S” on the character pallet.

  • Page 180: Recalling Common Cable Loss List

    To recall the common cable loss list with a file named “SAMPLE.LSS”: [Procedure] Insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the front panel of the MT8815A/MT8820A. Press F7 “Load List” to open the Load List menu. Turn the rotary control to select “SAMPLE.LSS.”...

  • Page 181: Viewing Common Cable Loss Graph Window

    Setting Common Ca Setting Common Cable Loss ble Loss Setting Common Ca Setting Common Ca ble Loss ble Loss 6.4.9 Viewing Common Cable Loss Graph window The Common Cable Loss window enables you to confirm the entire loss value simply by graphing the common cable loss list. When the common cable loss is not registered, the initial value becomes 0 dB.
  • Page 182 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Function menu (1) The first page The menu on the first page is the selection menu of all the common cable loss graph window.
  • Page 183 Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss (2) The second page For the menu on the second page, the vertical axis scale of the com- mon cable loss graph menu can be set. A key to set the vertical axis scale on the graph of the common cable loss graph window to ±60 dB and display an addi-...

  • Page 184: Setting The Start Frequency Of Common Cable Loss Graph

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.4.10 Setting the start frequency of Common Cable Loss Graph The following gives an explanation about how to set the start frequency on the horizontal axis.
  • Page 185 Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Setting Common Cable Loss Note: Cannot set the value smaller than the value of the Start Frequency. Example of programming by remote control LOSSVIEW_STPFREQ 2500.0MHz 6.4.12 Setting the scale on the vertical axis of Common Cable Loss Graph The following gives an explanation about how to set the scale of the verti- cal axis.

  • Page 186: Saving Parameters

    Take a back-up data for a file saved in the memory card to other media. Anritsu is not liable for the data loss of a memory card. 6- 6- 6- 6-48 48 48 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 187: Parameter Saving Method

    Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters 6.5.3 Parameter saving method Parameters saving methods are described below. (1) Quick saving Saves the parameter in any screen. Only a file number to identify a file can be specified. (2) Saving on the Parameter Save screen Saves on the Parameter Save screen.

  • Page 188: Quick Saving With Specified Number

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.5.5 Quick saving with specified number Any number can be specified for a file number in quick saving. Example: To save parameter file with file number 005. [Procedure] Press Shift...

  • Page 189: Viewing Parameter Save Screen

    Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters 6.5.7 Viewing Parameter Save screen Fig. 6.5.7-1 The Parameter Save screen (1) Media Information Media Storage media type for the parameter file saving destination. Volume Label Volume label for a storage medium. Unused Area Unused area capacity of a storage medium is displayed in the byte unit.
  • Page 190 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Create New File Move the cursor and press the rotary control or to open the pop-up window for newly saving the parameter file. Note: To display the parameter file on the Parameter Save screen, parameter file must be in the default directory (specific for each...
  • Page 191 Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Function menu None None None None None Reloads the storage media information to update the display. None 6- 6- 6- 6-53 53 53 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 192: Saving File With Specified File Name

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.5.8 Saving file with specified file name Use the Parameter Save screen to save the parameter setting by specify- ing any file name. Example: To save parameter information to the new file named “Example”: [Procedure]...

  • Page 193: Overwrite Saving

    Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters Saving Parameters 6.5.9 Overwrite saving A setting file can be overwritten to an existing file. The overwrite saving methods are as follows: (1) Specify the number of the name of the file to be overwritten by quick saving, and select “OK”...

  • Page 194: Recalling Parameters

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.6 Recalling Parameters 6.6.1 Parameter recalling function Parameter recalling function can recall a parameter file saved in parame- ter saving function and return all the parameters of activated measure- ment software to the status when it is saved.

  • Page 195: Quick Recalling

    Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters 6.6.4 Quick recalling Quick recalling means that any screen other than the Parameter Recall screen is used to recall a parameter setting file. The file can be saved by an easy operation without opening the Parameter Recall screen. For quick recalling, file name is made up of WCAPR and a file number.

  • Page 196: Viewing Parameter Recall Screen

    Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions 6.6.6 Viewing Parameter Recall screen Fig. 6.6.6-1 The Parameter Recall screen (1) Media Information Media Storage media type for the parameter file recalling destination. Volume Label Volume label for a storage medium.
  • Page 197 Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters User menu Returns to the measurement screen dis- played before switching to the common function screen. The display varies de- pending on the measurement software. Opens the System Configuration screen. Opens the Standard Load screen. Opens the System Information screen.
  • Page 198 Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Section 6 Common Screen Functions Function menu None None None None None Reloads the storage media information to update the display. None 6- 6- 6- 6-60 60 60 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 199: Recalling With File Name Specified

    Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters Recalling Parameters 6.6.7 Recalling with file name specified When the Parameter Save screen has been used to save a parameter set- tings with any file name, the Parameter Recall screen is used to recall the file.
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  • Page 201: Remote Control Using Pc

    Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC This section describes setting up the remote control and control method of the MT8815A/MT8820A using a command. Remote Control............7-3 7.1.1 What remote control can do ......7-3 7.1.2...
  • Page 202 Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC 7.7.6 END event status register......7-28 7.7.7 END event status enable register....7-31 7.7.8 ERR event status register......7-32 7.7.9 ERR event status enable register....

  • Page 203: Remote Control

    (2) A measurement system can be configured in combination with a computer and other measuring instruments. 7.1.2 Operation in remote control mode While the Remote lamp on the front panel is on, MT8815A/MT8820A is operating in the remote control mode. All the panel keys except for the power switch and Local are disabled.

  • Page 204: Interface

    MT8815A/MT8820A uses the IEEE488.2-compliant GPIB interface for remote control. Serial (RS-232C) interface can be used only with the MT8815A. However, GPIB and Serial interfaces cannot be used at the same time. When using the GPIB interface, variety of measurement systems may be configured by using other GPIB devices in combination.

  • Page 205: Switching Between Control Modes

    (2) Switching from the local control mode to the remote control mode To switch MT8815A/MT8820A from the local control mode to the re- mote control mode, send a remote control command via GPIB or Se- rial interface. Sending a command turns the Remote lamp On and switches MT8815A/MT8820A into the remote control mode.

  • Page 206: Gpib Interface

    MT8815A/MT8820A is not equipped with a control function. Therefore, a device that has at least one controller on the GPIB bus is required. 7- 7- 7- 7-6 6 6 6...

  • Page 207: Program Message And Response Message

    MT8815A/MT8820A does not support the overlap command. All com- mands are processed as the sequential command. That is, the remote control commands transmitted to the MT8815A/MT8820A are processed in the transmitted order. 7- 7- 7- 7-7 7 7 7 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 208: Command Notations In This Manual

    A command executes a specific MT8815A/MT8820A function or changes the setting. (2) Query A query makes an inquiry about the setting of MT8815A/MT8820A or information on the MT8815A/MT8820A status. (3) Response On receiving a query, MT8815A/MT8820A returns the specified in- formation as a response to the computer.

  • Page 209: Setup Of Gpib

    [Procedure] Set up the computer and GPIB board. Refer to the manual for your GPIB board and computer. Connect MT8815A/MT8820A to the computer by using GPIB cable Refer to Section 2.3.5 “Connecting GPIB cable.” Set the GPIB address of MT8815A/MT8820A.

  • Page 210: Network Configuration

    Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC 7.3.1 Network configuration Devices connected with the GPIB interface may have the network con- figuration of serial connection or star connection as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 211: Conditions For Network Configuration

    Setup of GPIB Setup of GPIB Setup of GPIB Setup of GPIB Device A Device D Device B Device C Fig. 7.3.1-2 Star connection 7.3.2 Conditions for network configuration The GPIB interface has the following restrictions in order to secure the inter-device communications.

  • Page 212: Serial Interface

    The remote control using the serial interface functions for only the MT8815A. It cannot be used for the MT8820A. 7.4.1 Serial (RS-232C) standards The standards for the Serial port (RS-232C) on the MT8815A are shown in Table 7.4.1-1. Table 7.4.1-1 Standards Item...

  • Page 213: Programming Command And Query

    A command executes a specific MT8815A/MT8820A function or changes the setting. (2) Query A query makes an inquiry about the setting of MT8815A/MT8820A or information on the MT8815A/MT8820A status. (3) Response On receiving a query, MT8815A/MT8820A returns the specified in- formation as a response to the computer.

  • Page 214: Communication Flow Between Devices

    Terms closed with parenthesis are notations in this manual Fig. 7.4.5-1 Command types and notations in this manual 7.4.6 Communication flow between devices The flow of communications between devices using remote control com- mands is shown below. Command: Instructions Anritsu MT8560A Query: Inquiry Response: Value/Status Computer Measuring instrument Fig.

  • Page 215: Command Syntax

    • " (double quotation mark) • ' (quotation mark) Note: Parameter values that can be used in the MT8815A/MT8820A are integer number (NR1) and fixed decimal point (NR2). For alpha- bets, both capitals and lower cases are available. (1) Header Name of a command that is always placed at the beginning of a command.
  • Page 216 Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC (3) ? (question mark) Appending “?” (question mark) to the end of a command creates a command (query) that queries the device status.

  • Page 217: Setting Parameters With Unit Specified

    /* with suffix code (set in MHz) */ TFREQ 1922MHZ TFREQ 1922000000 /* without suffix code (set in Hz) */ Table 7.5.2-1 shows suffix codes available for the MT8815A/MT8820A: Table 7.5.2-1 Suffix code list Classification Unit Suffix code...

  • Page 218: Response Unit

    When a response is read by a query, the response unit may differ from the value of unit displayed on the MT8815A/MT8820A. This is because the grade of the response unit is determined by the unit system, not by the display unit.

  • Page 219: Command Programming Guide

    MT8815A/MT8820A before starting measurement. Select an ini- tialization level according to the measurement. (2) Use manual operation procedure as a reference for command transmis- sion order Take care of the command sending order when creating a remote con- trol program.

  • Page 220: Status Report

    Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC 7.7 Status Report The IEEE488.2 provides common commands available to all the GPIB de- vices. Some of them can also be used with the Serial interface (some commands are not supported).

  • Page 221: Standard Status Model

    Reads by Serial Polling Sets by ∗SRE<n> Reads by ∗SRE? Fig. 7.7.1-1 Standard status model Note: Bit 3 (ERR) and bit 2 (END) of the status byte register are event summary bits specific to the MT8815A/MT8820A. 7- 7- 7- 7-21 21 21 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 222: Standard Event Status Register

    7.7.2 Standard event status register SESR: Standard Event Status Register is a register consisting of eight bits. Each bit is respectively assigned to a standard event. When the MT8815A/MT8820A enters a standard event status, the corresponding bit becomes 1 (true). ＆...
  • Page 223 Description Power On Indicates that the power is turned on. User Request Not used in the MT8815A/MT8820A. Always 0. Command Error Indicates that an error has occurred during analy- sis of a command or a query received by the MT8815A/MT8820A.

  • Page 224: Standard Event Status Enable Register

    Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC 7.7.3 Standard event status enable register Each bit of the standard event status enable register corresponds to each bit of the standard event status register.

  • Page 225: Status Byte Register

    Status Report 7.7.4 Status byte register SBR (Status Byte Register) is an eight-bit register representing a service request, an event status bit etc. When the MT8815A/MT8820A enters the status set for each bit, the corresponding bit becomes 1 (true). Service Request...
  • Page 226 When data is present, 1 is set. When data is absent, 0 is set. Cannot be used with Serial interface. Always 0. Error Event Status (specific to the MT8815A/MT8820A) Indicates that an event (error) specified by the ERR event status enable register has occurred.

  • Page 227: Service Request Enable Register

    Status Report Status Report Status Report Status Report 7.7.5 Service request enable register The service request enable register sets the contents of which bit of the status byte register occurs, to set MSS (bit 6) of the status byte (to 1). Each bit of the service request enable register corresponds to contents of each bit of the status byte register (however, bit 6 is not used.) Setting...

  • Page 228: End Event Status Register

    The END event status register is an extended event status register speci- fic to the MT8815A/MT8820A for detecting an event concerning comple- tion of operation. When the MT8815A/MT8820A enters the status set for each bit, the corresponding bit becomes 1 (true).
  • Page 229 Status Report Status Report Status Report Status Report Table 7.7.6-2 Description of each bit of END event status register When using CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO or CDMA2000WAT measurement software Description Not used Not used Not used Indicates that Audio measurement has been completed. Indicates that transmission measurements on the Fundamen- tal Measurement screen have been completed, except for Ac- cess Probe Power.
  • Page 230 Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Table 7.7.6-4 Description of each bit of END event status register When using PHS measurement software Description Indicates that synchronization has been established by enter- ing the external trigger.

  • Page 231: End Event Status Enable Register

    Status Report Status Report Status Report Status Report 7.7.7 END event status enable register Each bit of the END event status enable register corresponds to each bit of the END status register. Logical OR of the bits is output to bit 2 of the status byte register.

  • Page 232: Err Event Status Register

    The ERR (error) Event Status Register is an extended event status regis- ter specific to the MT8815A/MT8820A for detecting an event concerning errors. When the MT8815A/MT8820A enters the status set for each bit, the corresponding bit becomes 1 (true). ＆...
  • Page 233 Table 7.7.8-1 Description of each bit of ERR event status register When using W-CDMA, GSM, PDC or PHS measurement software Description Not used Call Drop Error Occurs when the MT8815A/MT8820A cannot demodulate sig- nal of phone. Not used Call Processing Error Indicates that an error has occurred during call processing.

  • Page 234: Err Event Status Enable Register

    Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Section 7 Remote Control Using PC Query Read using the ESR3? query. When readout is successful, the con- tents of the register are cleared. Example: Query ESR3?
  • Page 235 Status Report Status Report Status Report Status Report Query Read using the ESE3? query. Response is the decimal number con- verted from the sum of the values obtained by binary-weighing the specified bits. Clear The following methods are available to clear the ERR event status en- able register: •...

  • Page 236: Establishing Synchronization

    7.8.3 Establishing synchronization corresponding to status register status Sending the *STB? , *ESR? , ESR2? or ESR3? to MT8815A/MT8820A provides synchronization. Thus, synchronization is established by waiting for the response to be the expected value. Event status register must be reset just before occurring the expected register.

  • Page 237: Remote Control Commands

    This section describes the remote control commands related to the com- mon functions and the IEEE488.2 common commands. All commands described in this section can be executed in all measurement software op- erating on MT8815A/MT8820A. Command List by Function ........8.1.1 IEEE488.2 common commands....
  • Page 238 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands DELM ..............8-40 DISPL ..............8-41 DTAB ..............8-42 ESE2 ..............8-43 ESE3 ..............8-45 ESR2? ..............8-47 ESR3? ..............8-49 FULLCAL..............
  • Page 239 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands ..............8-90 ..............8-91 SCRACT..............8-92 SCREEN..............8-93 SCRSEL ..............8-94 SERIAL?..............8-95 SNGLS ..............8-96 STDLOAD..............8-97 STDSEL..............8-98 STDUNLOAD ............

  • Page 240: Command List By Function

    8.1 Command List by Function The following list classifies the commands executable in all the measure- ment software operating on MT8815A/MT8820A by function. For details of individual commands, refer to Section 8.2 “Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order.” For the commands to execute the functions of meas- urement software, refer to the operation manual of each measurement software.

  • Page 241: Ieee488.2 Common Commands

    8.1.1 IEEE488.2 common commands The common commands defined in IEEE488.2 available in the MT8815A/MT8820A are listed in the table below. The commands are available on all screens. Table 8.1.1-1 IEEE488.2 common commands Function Command Query Response Remarks System Data Identification Query...

  • Page 242: Extended Event Status Commands

    8.1.2 Extended event status commands The status report commands specific to MT8815A/MT8820A are listed in the table below. The commands are available on all screens. Table 8.1.2-1 Extended event status commands Function Command Query Response Remarks End Event Status Enable Register Command...

  • Page 243: Measurement Software Selection Commands

    8.1.4 Measurement software selection commands Table 8.1.4-1 Measurement software selection commands Function Command Query Response Remarks Measurement Soft- W-CDMA STDSEL WCDMA STDSEL? WCDMA ware STDSEL GSM CDMA2000/1xEV-DO STDSEL CDMA2K CDMA2K STDSEL PDC STDSEL PHS CDMA2000WAT STDSEL CDMA2KWAT CDMA2KWAT Load Software W-CDMA STDLOAD n,WCDMA -----...
  • Page 244 8.1.5 Screen selection commands The commands for selecting common function screens of Common External Loss screen, Parameter Save screen, Parameter Recall screen, etc. are listed in the table below. Table 8.1.5-1 Screen selection commands Function Command Query Response Remarks Select Screen Parameter Save SCRSEL PRMSAVE SCRSEL?

  • Page 245: Measurement Commands

    8.1.6 Measurement commands The commands for starting and stopping measurement are listed in the table below. Measurement cannot be started from common function screens. Table 8.1.6-1 Measurement commands Function Command Query Response Remarks Single SNGLS ----- ----- ----- ----- Single (Sync) ----- ----- -----...

  • Page 246: Maintenance

    8.1.8 System screen tag selecting commands The commands for selecting a tag on the system screen are listed in the table below. The commands are available on the screens in which the corresponding tag is displayed. Table 8.1.8-1 Tag selecting commands Function Command Query...

  • Page 247: System Setting Commands

    8.1.9 System setting commands The commands for setting the MT8815A/MT8820A systems and interfaces on the System Configuration scre- en are listed in the table below. The commands are available on all screens. Table 8.1.9-1 System setting commands Function Command Query...
  • Page 248 Table 8.1.9-1 System setting commands (cont.) Function Command Query Response Remarks Baud Rate 38400 bps Only for MT8815A BAUD 38400 BAUD? 38400 19200 bps BAUD 19200 19200 9600 bps BAUD 9600 9600 4800 bps BAUD 4800 4800 2400 bps BAUD 2400...

  • Page 249: System Information Query Commands

    8.1.10 System information query commands The commands for reading the system information (displayed in the System Information screen) of the hardware and software, which configure the MT8815A/MT8820A, are listed in the table below. The com- mands are available on all screens.
  • Page 250 Table 8.1.10-1 System information query commands (cont.) Function Command Query Response Remarks Hardware Revision * maid : Main CPU ID ----- MCHV? maid,marev,mafpga, marev : Main CPU Rev. tdid1,tdrev1,tdfpga1, mafpga : Main CPU FPGA cdid1,cdrev1,cdfpga1, evid1,evrev1,evfpga1, tdid1 : TDMA COM1 ID tdrev1 : TDMA COM1 Rev.
  • Page 251 Table 8.1.10-1 System information query commands (cont.) Function Command Query Response Remarks Hardware Revision * wcid2 : W-CDMA COM2 ID wcrev2 : W-CDMA COM2 Rev. wcfpga2 : W-CDMA COM2 FPGA wbid2 : W-CDMA BB2 ID wbrev2 : W-CDMA BB2 Rev. wbfpga2 : W-CDMA BB2 FPGA mdid2 : Measure DSP2 ID...

  • Page 252: Common Cable Loss Setting Commands

    8.1.11 Common cable loss setting commands The commands that can be set on the Common External Loss screen are listed in the table below. Table 8.1.11-1 Common cable loss setting commands Function Command Query Response Remarks Regist Loss into List n = 1 to 100 LOSSTBLVAL f,l1,l2,l3 LOSSTBLVAL? n...

  • Page 253: Parameter Save Commands

    8.1.12 Parameter save commands The commands for saving parameter settings are listed in the table below. The measurement screen of an activated phone can be saved. This command is available on all screens. Table 8.1.12-1 Parameter save commands Function Command Query Response Remarks...

  • Page 254: Special Commands

    Stop REMDISP STOP STOP Go to local ----- ----- DELM 0 DELM? Delimiter Only for MT8815A CR/LF DELM 1 Only for MT8815A TRM 0 TRM? Terminator CR/LF TRM 1 *: When the Parallelphone Measurement Software is installed to MT8820A, setting via either the GPIB-1 or GPIB-2 connector applies a common setting value to both the Phone-1 and Phone-2.

  • Page 255: Command Specifications In Alphabetical Order

    8.2 Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order This section describes executable commands in all the measurement software operating on MT8815A/MT8820A in alphabetical order. For the commands to execute the functions of measurement software, refer to the separate operation manual of each measurement software.

  • Page 256: Cls

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands *CLS Clear Status Command Clearing status Function Clears the standard event status register and the status byte register (ex- cept the output queue and MAV bits) Command *CLS Query...

  • Page 257: Ese

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order *ESE Standard Event Status Enable Command Setting standard event status enable register Function Sets the standard event status enable register. When the set event oc- curs, the end summary bit (ESB, bit 5) of the status byte register becomes “1”...

  • Page 258: Esr

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands *ESR? Standard Event Status Register Query Querying the standard event status register Function Queries the standard event status register. The event that occurred can be identified depending on the read value.

  • Page 259: Idn

    : Serial number (unique to each MT8815A/MT8820A unit) : Firmware revision firm phone : Phone number (1 for Phone-1, and 2 for Phone-2) (Phone number is omitted for the MT8815A because it is for single phone measurement) Sample programming To query the identification information of MT8815A/MT8820A: *IDN?

  • Page 260: Opc

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands *OPC Operation Complete Setting the operation complete flag Function Sending the *OPC command sets bit 0 (operation complete) of the stan- dard event status register when all of the selected pending device opera- tions have been completed.

  • Page 261: Rst

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order *RST Preset Executing initialization (level: Instrument Initial) Function Executes initialization. Command *RST Query None Response None Sample programming To initialize at the Instrument Initial level: *RST Related commands PRESET...

  • Page 262: Sre

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands *SRE Service Request Enable Command Setting service request enable register Function Sets the service request enable register. When the event set in the service request enable register occurs, the MSS bit (bit 6) of the status by- te register becomes “1”...

  • Page 263: Stb

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order *STB? Status Byte Register Querying the status byte register Function Queries the status byte register value. Bit 6 of the status byte register is read out as MSS (master summary status).

  • Page 264: Trg

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands *TRG Trigger Triggering Function None Command *TRG Query None Response None 8- 8- 8- 8-28 28 28 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 265: Tst

    Command Specifica Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order tions in Alphabetical Order Command Specifica Command Specifica tions in Alphabetical Order tions in Alphabetical Order *TST? Self Test Querying the self test result Function Queries the self-diagnosis result. Command None Query *TST? Response test_result Parameters...

  • Page 266: Wai

    None Response None Description The *WAI command executes overlapped commands as sequential com- mands. This command is meaningless because MT8815A/MT8820A does not support overlapped commands. Sample programming To put the next command in waiting status: *WAI 8- 8- 8- 8-30 30 30 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 267: Alarm

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ALARM Beep Sound Setting beep sound Function Sets whether or not to sound the beep when an error occurs or for other conditions.

  • Page 268: Bandcal

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands BANDCAL Band Calibration Executing calibration within all bands of communication system supported by measurement software Function Executes calibration within all the bands of the communication system supported by the measurement software.

  • Page 269: Baud

    Range = 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200 Initial value: 4800 Description Available only for MT8815A GPIB control. The query “ BAUD? ”, however, is available for serial (RS-232C) communication. Sample programming To set the communication speed to 9600 bps:...

  • Page 270: Bep

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Beep Sound Setting beep sound Function Sets whether or not to sound the beep when an error occurs or for other conditions.

  • Page 271: Bzr

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Sound Buzzer Sounding the buzzer Function Sounds the buzzer. Command Query None Response None Description This function is available only for remote control. Sample programming To sound the buzzer: 8- 8- 8- 8-35...

  • Page 272: Conts

    Query None Response None Description When MT8815A/MT8820A receives the next command during measure- ment started with the CONTS command, the measurement stops and proc- essing for that command starts. When command processing is com- pleted, the measurement restarts. Sample programming...

  • Page 273: Date

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order DATE Date Setting the date Function Sets the date. Query inquires the current date. Command DATE year,month,day Query DATE? Response year,month,day Parameters year...

  • Page 274: Datemode

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands DATEMODE Date Format Setting the date format Function Sets the display format for the date. Command DATEMODE format Query DATEMODE? Response format Parameters...

  • Page 275: Dellosstbl

    Command S Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order pecifications in Alphabetical Order Command S Command S pecifications in Alphabetical Order pecifications in Alphabetical Order DELLOSSTBL Delete Loss From List Deleting the value from the Common Cable Loss List Function Deletes the value from the common cable loss list. Command DELLOSSTBL a,b Query...

  • Page 276: Delm

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands DELM Delimiter Setting delimiter type added to RS-232C messages Function Sets the type of delimiter to be added to a RS-232C messages. Command DELM delimiter Query...

  • Page 277: Displ

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order DISPL Panel Display Power Setting the power switch of the LCD panel Function Sets the power switch on the LCD panel to On/Off. Under full remote control, setting the LCD panel power to Off enables power-saving opera- tion.

  • Page 278: Dtab

    Range 7, 8 Initial value 8 bits Description Available only for MT8815A GPIB control. The query “ DTAB? ”, however, is available for serial (RS-232C) communication. Sample programming To set the bit length to 7 bits: DTAB 7 8- 8- 8- 8-42 42 42 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 279: Ese2

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ESE2 END Event Status Enable Register Setting end event status enable register Function Sets the end event status enable register. When the set end-event occurs, the end summary bit (ESB, bit 2) of the status byte register becomes “1”...
  • Page 280 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands When using PDC measurement software bit0 = 2 : Measurement/sweep complete bit1 = 2 : Not used bit2 = 2 : Reception measurement complete bit3 = 2 : Transmission measurement complete...

  • Page 281: Ese3

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ESE3 ERR Event Status Enable Register Setting error event status enable register Function Sets the error event status enable register. When the set error-event oc- curs, the end summary bit (ESB, bit 3) of the status byte register becomes “1”...
  • Page 282 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands When using CDMA2000 WAT measurement software bit0 = 2 : Not used bit1 = 2 : Not used bit2 = 2 : Not used bit3 = 2 : Not used...

  • Page 283: Esr2

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ESR2? END Event Status Register Query Reading end event status register Function Reads the end event status register. The event that occurred can be identified with the read value.
  • Page 284 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands When using PDC measurement software bit0 = 2 : Measurement/sweep complete bit1 = 2 : Not used bit2 = 2 : Reception measurement complete bit3 = 2 : Transmission measurement complete...

  • Page 285: Esr3

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ESR3? Standard Event Status Register Query Reading the error event status register Function Reads the error event status register. The event that occurred can be identified with the read value.
  • Page 286 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands When using CDMA2000 WAT measurement software bit0 = 2 : Not used bit1 = 2 : Not used bit2 = 2 : Not used bit3 = 2 : Not used...

  • Page 287: Fullcal

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order FULLCAL Full Calibration Executing calibration for all input/output bands of MT8815A/MT8820A Function Executes calibration input/output bands MT8815A/MT8820A. Command FULLCAL Query...

  • Page 288: Fullcal_Tm

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands FULLCAL_TM? Full Cal Time Querying the time for the last Full Calibration Function Queries the time for the last Full Calibration. Command None Query...

  • Page 289: Gtl

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Go to Local Changing to the local control Function Changes the remote control to the local control. Command Query None Response None Parameters...

  • Page 290: Ini

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Preset Executing initialization Function Executes initialization. Command Query None Response None Description Initialization may not be performed depending on the connection status with the mobile terminal.
  • Page 291 Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Preset Executing initialization Function Executes initialization. Command Query None Response None Description Initialization may not be performed depending on the connection status with the mobile terminal.

  • Page 292: Losstblsample

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands LOSSTBLSAMPLE? Number of External Loss Common Table Recalling the number of the lists that are set in the Common Cable Loss List Function Recalls the number of the lists that are set in the common cable loss list.

  • Page 293: Losstblval

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order LOSSTBLVAL Regist Loss into List Setting the value in the Common Cable List Function Sets the value in the common cable loss list. If the same frequency exists in the table, it is overwritten.

  • Page 294: Lossview_Stafreq

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands LOSSVIEW_STAFREQ Start Frequency Setting the start frequency of the Common Cable Loss Graph Function Sets the start frequency on the horizontal axis of the common cable loss graph.

  • Page 295: Lossview_Stpfreq

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order LOSSVIEW_STPFREQ Stop Frequency Setting the stop frequency of the common cable loss graph Function Sets the stop frequency on the horizontal axis of the common cable loss graph.

  • Page 296: Lossview_Vscale

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands LOSSVIEW_VSCALE Vertical Scale Setting the scale of the Common Cable Loss Graph Function Sets the scale on the horizontal axis of the common cable loss graph. Command LOSSVIEW_VSCALE mode Query...

  • Page 297: Mccf

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order MCCF? Compact Flash Querying the Compact Flash size Function Queries the size of Compact Flash inside the MT8815A/MT8820A. Command None Query MCCF? Response Parameters CF Type...

  • Page 298: Mcfv

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands MCFV? Firmware Version Querying the firmware version Function Queries the firmware version used on MT8815A/MT8820A. Command None Query MCFV? Response version Parameters...

  • Page 299: Mchv

    Command Specifications in Alphabetic Command Specifications in Alphabetic al Order al Order MCHV? Hardware Revision Querying the revision number of the hardware installed in the MT8815A/8820A Function Queries the revision number of the hardware installed in the MT8815A/ MT8820A. Command None...
  • Page 300 Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands W-CDMA BB1 W-CDMA BB1 ID number wbid1 wbrev1 W-CDMA BB1 hardware revision number wbfpga1 W-CDMA BB1 CoreFPGA version number Measure DSP1 mdid1 Measure DSP1 ID number Measure DSP1 hardware revision number...
  • Page 301 Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Description Responses for Phone-2 are displayed when the Parallelphone Measure- ment Software is installed in the MT8820A. Sample programming To query the version of the hardware installed in the MT8815A/ MT8820A: MCHV? 8- 8- 8- 8-65 65 65...

  • Page 302: Mciv

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands MCIV? IPL Version Querying the IPL version Function Queries the version of the IPL used on the MT8815A/MT8820A. Command None Query MCIV? Response Parameters Version...

  • Page 303: Mcmsv

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order MCMSV? Software Version Querying the software version Function Queries version software that used MT8815A/MT8820A and is loaded. Command None Query MCMSV? [n] Response std,version Parameters Standard number 1 through 3 Measurement software (Standard)

  • Page 304: Mcopt

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands MCOPT? Option Number Querying the software option number Function Queries the software option number. Command None Query MCOPT? a Response n,n1,n2,…...

  • Page 305: Mcov

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order MCOV? OS Version Querying the OS version Function Queries the version of the OS used on the MT8815A/MT8820A. Command None Query MCOV? Response Parameters Version...

  • Page 306: Mcsopt

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands MCSOPT? Type Name of Option Querying the type name of the installed option Function Queries the type name of the installed option. Command None Query...

  • Page 307: Mcsv

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order MCSV? Version Information of Option module Software Querying the software option version Function Queries the version of the software option. Command None Query...

  • Page 308: Measstop

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands MEASSTOP Measure Stop Stopping measurement Function Stops the measurement currently being performed. Command MEASSTOP Query None Response None Description Measurement started with the SWP or TS command cannot be stopped un- til measurement is completed, and thus this MEASSTOP command is not effective.

  • Page 309: Mod

    Sets modulation/non-modulation Outputs modulation signals. Outputs non-modulation signals. Initial value Description Sets modulation/non-modulation for RF signals output from the MT8815A/MT8820A. Sample programming To set non-modulation for output signals: /* Non-modulation */ MOD OFF 8- 8- 8- 8-73 73 73...

  • Page 310: Pre

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Preset Executing initialization Function Executes initialization. Command Query None Response None Description Initialization may not be performed depending on the connection status with the mobile terminal.

  • Page 311: Preset

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order PRESET Preset Executing initialization Function Executes initialization. Command PRESET Query None Response None Parameters None Description Initialization may not be performed depending on the connection status with the mobile terminal.

  • Page 312: Prmrecall

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands PRMRECALL Recall Parameter Reading settings (file number specified) Function Reads the parameter file and reflects the settings at MT8815A/MT8820A. Command PRMRECALL fnumber Query None Response None...

  • Page 313: Prmrecallname

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order PRMRECALLNAME Recall Parameter Reading settings (name specified) Function Reads the parameter file and reflects the settings at MT8815A/ MT8820A. Command PRMRECALLNAME fname Query None Response...

  • Page 314: Prmsave

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands PRMSAVE Save Parameter Saving parameter settings (file number specified) Function Saves parameter settings as a file. Command PRMSAVE fnumber Query None Response None...

  • Page 315: Prmsavename

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order PRMSAVENAME Save Parameter Saving parameter settings (name specified) Function Saves the parameter settings as a file. Command PRMSAVENAME fname Query None Response None...

  • Page 316: Prty

    EVEN Even parity Odd parity No parity Initial value Description Available only for MT8815A GPIB control. The query “ PRTY? ”, however, is available for serial (RS-232C) communication. Sample programming To set even parity: PRTY EVEN 8- 8- 8- 8-80 80 80 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 317: Psetdefgtwy

    Range = 0,0,0,0 to 255,255,255,255 Resolution Suffix code None Initial value 192,168,20,1 (not initialized by Preset) Sample programming. To set the default gateway for the 10Base-T port on the MT8815A/ MT8820A to 192.168.0.1: PSETDEFGTWY 192,168,0,1 8- 8- 8- 8-81 81 81 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 318: Psetipaddr

    Range = 0,0,0,0 to 255,255,255,255 Resolution Suffix code None Initial value 192,168,20,2 (not initialized by Preset) Sample programming To set the IP Address for the 10Base-T port on the MT8815A/MT8820A to 192.168.0.55: PSETIPADDR 192,168,0,55 8- 8- 8- 8-82 82 82 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 319: Psetsnm

    Range = 0,0,0,0 to 255,255,255,255 Resolution Suffix code none Initial value 255,255,255,0 (not initialized by Preset) Sample programming To set the subnet mask for the 10Base-T port on the MT8815A/MT8820A to 255.255.255.1: PSETSNM 255,255,255,1 8- 8- 8- 8-83 83 83 www.valuetronics.com...

  • Page 320: Ref

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Reference Frequency Setting reference frequency Function Sets the reference frequency. Command REF ref_freq Query REF? Response ref_freq Parameters ref_freq Reference frequency 10MHZINT : Internal reference frequency oscillator: 10 MHz 10MHZEXT...

  • Page 321: Remdisp

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order REMDISP Remote Control Display Mode Setting error processing Function Sets error* processing mode during remote control. * Indicates the errors that are displayed in the pop-up window. Meas- urement errors and call processing errors are not included.

  • Page 322: Rfout

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands RFOUT RF Output Setting the RF signal output connector Function Sets the RF signal output connector. Command RFOUT out Query RFOUT? Response Parameters...

  • Page 323: Rlcd

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order RLCD? Directory Pass Querying a path to the reading directory Function Queries the absolute path to the directory in which the parameter set file to be read.

  • Page 324: Rlflist

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands RLFLIST? File List Reading out the file stored in reading directory Function In reading the parameter file, queries the name and attribute of the file saved in the reading directory of the memory card.

  • Page 325: Rllosstbl

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order RLLOSSTBL Load List Recalling the Common Cable Loss List from the memory card Function Recalls the common cable loss list from the memory card. Command RLLOSSTBL file Query...
  • Page 326 Query None Response None Description When MT8815A/MT8820A receives the next command during measure- ment started with the S1 command, the measurement stops and proc- essing for that command starts. When command processing is com- pleted, the measurement restarts. Sample programming...
  • Page 327 Response None Description When MT8815A/MT8820A receives the next command during measure- ment (started with the S2 command), the measurement stops and proc- essing for the next command starts. To allow processing for the next command after measurement is over; use the SWP command, instead of S2 command.

  • Page 328: Scract

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands SCRACT Change Active Window Changing active window Function Switches the active window. To use this command, the screen that the window belongs must be opened.

  • Page 329: Screen

    Command Spec Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ifications in Alphabetical Order Command Spec Command Spec ifications in Alphabetical Order ifications in Alphabetical Order SCREEN Drawing Setting drawing operation Function Sets whether or not to perform drawing on the screen. In a remote con- trol mode, setting SCREEN OFF improves the measurement throughput.

  • Page 330: Scrsel

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands SCRSEL Select Screen Selecting a screen Function Selects a screen. Command SCRSEL screen Query SCRSEL? Response screen Parameters screen Screen name PRMSAVE Parameter Save screen PRMRCL...

  • Page 331: Serial

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order SERIAL? Serial Number Querying a serial Number Function Inquires the serial number specific to MT8815A/MT8820A. Command None Query SERIAL? Response serial_number Parameters...

  • Page 332: Sngls

    Response None Description When the measurement is started with the SNGLS command and MT8815A/MT8820A receives the next command during measurement, the measurement stops and processing for the next command starts. Pressing Local during measurement changes the mode to local con- trol.

  • Page 333: Stdload

    Description This command is valid only on the Standard Load screen. An error oc- curs if the software to be loaded to MT8815A/MT8820A has already been loaded in the target Phone. Sample programming To load GSM measurement software to the Standard1:...

  • Page 334: Stdsel

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands STDSEL Select Standard Selecting the measurement software Function Selects the measurement software. Measurement software is optional. To use this command, measurement software must be loaded in advance. Command STDSEL std Query...

  • Page 335: Stdunload

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order STDUNLOAD Unload Standard Unloading measurement software Function Unloads measurement software. Command STDUNLOAD n Query None Response None Parameters Standard number 1 through 3 Description This command is valid only on the Standard Load screen.

  • Page 336: Stpb

    Range 1, 2 Initial value 1 bit Description Available only for MT8815A GPIB control. The query “ STPB? ”, however, is available for serial (RS-232C) communication. Sample programming To set the stop bit to bit 2: STPB 2 8- 8- 8- 8-100...

  • Page 337: Svcd

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order SVCD? Save Directory Path Querying the path to the parameter save directory Function Queries the path to the directory where the parameter file is saved. If the memory card is not inserted, an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 338: Svdeffile

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands SVDEFFILE? Default File Name Querying the default name for parameter file Function Queries the file name to be automatically created when saving the setting parameters.

  • Page 339: Svflist

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order SVFLIST? File List Querying the file stored in the parameter saving directory Function Queries the name and attribute of the file saved in the directory where the memory card parameter is saved.

  • Page 340: Svlosstbl

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands SVLOSSTBL Save List Saving the Common Cable Loss List on the memory card Function Saves the common cable loss list on the memory card. Command SVLOSSTBL file Query...

  • Page 341: Swp

    Function Starts a measurement in the single mode. Processing for the next com- mand does not start before completion of the measurement, allowing syn- chronization between MT8815A/MT8820A and controller. Query inquires whether or not the measurement has been completed. Command...

  • Page 342: Sysinfosave

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands SYSINFOSAVE Information Save Outputting (saving) the parameters displayed on the System Information screen to a memory card Function Outputs the parameters displayed on the System Information screen to a memory card in a text-formatted file.

  • Page 343: Tagsel

    Hardware Revision tag Description For measurement screens, refer to the separated operation manual for the measurement software. Using the Phone-2 tag with the MT8815A results in an error. Sample programming To display the Phone-1 tag at the top of the System Configuration screen:...

  • Page 344: Time

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands TIME Time Setting the time Function Sets the time. Query inquires the current time. Command TIME hour,minute,second Query TIME? Response hour,minute,second Parameters Hour...

  • Page 345: Title

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order TITLE Title Setting a user-defined character string displayed in the title Function Sets the user-defined character string displayed in the title section. Command TITLE title Query...

  • Page 346: Tmcnt

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands TMCNT? Power On Time Querying the accumulated power-On time Function Queries the accumulated power-on time. Command None Query TMCNT? Response time Parameters time...

  • Page 347: Trm

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order GPIB Terminator Setting the GPIB terminator Function Sets the code to be added at the end of a response message. Command TRM terminator Query...
  • Page 348 Starting a measurement in the synchronous single mode Function Starts a measurement in the synchronous single mode. Processing for the next command does not start before completion of the measurement, allowing synchronization between MT8815A/MT8820A and controller. Command Query None Response...

  • Page 349: Ttl

    Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order Display Title Setting the title display type Function Sets the type of information to be displayed in the title display field. Command TTL title_type Query...

  • Page 350: Winsize

    Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands Section 8 Remote Control Commands WINSIZE Window Size Changing window size Function Change the active window size. Command WINSIZE ratio Query WINSIZE? Response ratio Parameters ratio Window size Full window...
  • Page 351 Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance This section describes the maintenance procedures such as cleaning. Keeping the MT8815A/MT8820A in optimum conditions assures accurate measurements. Performance Test ............9-2 9.1.1 Purpose and implementation timing ....9-2 9.1.2...

  • Page 352: Performance Test

    MT8815A/MT8820A within the specification through periodical test. It is recommended to perform the performance test once or twice a year. If any items are found to be outside if the specifications, contact the Anritsu service department. 9.1.2 Performance test items This manual describes the following test items.

  • Page 353: Performance Test Items

    Performance Test Performance Test Table 9.1.3-1 Device List for Performance Test Recommended device name Performance test item Performance required for device* (Anritsu model name) Frequency stability for Frequency counter (MF2412B) 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz reference oscillator Resolution: 0.1 Hz...

  • Page 354: Frequency Stability For Reference Oscillator

    9.1.4 Frequency stability for reference oscillator This section describes test method for frequency stability of the 10 MHz crystal oscillator the reference oscillator of MT8815A/MT8820A. frequency stability, measure the frequency change at 24 hours after turning the power On and at the ambient temperatures of 0°C and 50°C.
  • Page 355 MT8815A/MT8820A On, measure output frequency from the 10 MHz Buff Out of MT8815A/MT8820A using the frequency coun- ter. The value is read to the 0.1 Hz digit (hereafter, read the value in the same manner). Turn power...
  • Page 356 After internal temperature is stable, measure the output fre- quency from 10 MHz Buff Out of MT8815A/MT8820A using the frequency counter. The value is read to the 0.1 Hz digit (here- after, read the value in the same manner).

  • Page 357: Vswr Value For Main Input/Output Connector

    (2) Setup Connect the equipment as shown in Fig. 9.1.5-1. Note: Confirm that the MT8815A/MT8820A RF signal output connector is set to the Main input/output connector. Settings for RF signal output connector can be checked in RF Output on the System Con- figuration screen.
  • Page 358 3 GHz. At the top of N-type cable, perform calibration using Open, Short and Load termination. Connect N-type cable to the Main1 Input/Output of MT8815A/ MT8820A. Set the MT8815A/MT8820A reference level (input level) to −65 dBm. To set the reference level, refer to the operation manual for the measurement software.

  • Page 359: Vswr Value For Aux Output Connector

    Fig. 9.1.6-1 Setting up for VSWR value test of AUX output connector Note: Confirm that MT8815A/MT8820A RF signal output connector is set to the AUX auxiliary output connector. Setting for RF signal out- put connector can be checked in RF Output on the System Configu-...
  • Page 360 Connect SMA type cable to the AUX Output of MT8815A/ MT8820A. Set the MT8815A/MT8820A output level to −10 dBm to reach a state where all the internal attenuators are off. In addition, set the output frequency at 0.4 MHz, outside the band. To set the output level and output frequency, refer to the operation manual for the measurement software.

  • Page 361: Output Frequency Of The Rf Signal Generator

    Connect as shown in Fig. 9.1.7-1. Setup the PC to enable to control MT8815A/MT8820A via GPIB interface. Note: Confirm that MT8815A/MT8820A reference signal is set to 10 MHz of the external output. Settings for reference signal can be check- ed in Ref.Frequency on the System Configuration screen.
  • Page 362 Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance (3) Test method [Procedure] Connect 10 MHz Buff Out of MT8815A/MT8820A to Ref Input of frequency counter. Set the measurement resolution of frequency counter to 100 MHz. Transmit GPIB...

  • Page 363: Output Level Accuracy Of Rf Signal Generator

    −130 to 0 dBm range (2) Setup Setup differs depending on the test contents. Fig. 9.1.8-1 is a setup example for the frequency characteristics test. MT8815A/MT8820A Anritsu MT8820A ML2437A power meter Anritsu MS2437A MA2472A power sensor Fig. 9.1.8-1 Setting up the frequency characteristics test for RF signal generator...
  • Page 364 Buff Output Fig. 9.1.8-2 Setting up for the level accuracy test of RF signal generator Fig. 9.1.8-2 shows a setup example for the output level accuracy test. Setup the PC to enable control of the MT8815A/MT8820A via GPIB inter- face. Notes: Confirm that the MT8815A/MT8820A RF signal output con- nector (Main or AUX) of measuring object.
  • Page 365 Add the variation with level measurement value when output level of MT8815A/MT8820A is −10 dBm to the value recorded in the output level frequency characteristics test. [Level error] = [Level measurement value] − [Level measurement value at −...

  • Page 366: Non-Harmonic Spurious

    Connect the equipment as shown in Table 9.1.9-1. Setup the PC to enable control of MT8815A/MT8820A via GPIB interface. Note: Confirm that the MT8815A/MT8820A RF signal output connector is set to the Main input/output connector. Settings for RF signal output connector can be checked in RF Output on the System Con- figuration screen.
  • Page 367 Performance Test Performance Test (3) Test method [Procedure] Set MT8815A/MT8820A to the non-modulation CW output (command: MOD OFF ) through GPIB control from PC. Set the output level for fundamental wave and the measurement frequency to MT8815A/MT8820A. Adjust the reference level to the fundamental wave as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 368: Harmonics

    Harmonics ≤−25 dBc (2) Setup Connect the equipment as shown in Table 9.1.9-1. Setup the PC to enable control of MT8815A/MT8820A via GPIB interface. (3) Test method [Procedure] Connect MT8815A/MT8820A to the non-modulation CW output (command: MOD OFF ) through GPIB control from PC.

  • Page 369: Example Of Performance Test Result Record Sheet

    An example of the sheet to record and summarize the performance test result is provided here. Copy and use this sheet when executing the per- formance test. Test location Report NO. Date Person-in-charge Device name: MT8815A/MT8820A Radio communication analyzer Product NO. Ambient temperature ° C Power frequency Relative humidity Remarks...
  • Page 370 Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Output frequency of RF signal generator Setting Result 30 MHz 100 MHz 300 MHz 600 MHz 1000 MHz 1500 MHz 2000 MHz 2500 MHz 2700 MHz Optional setting value Optional setting value Optional setting value Output level accuracy of RF signal generator (Main1)
  • Page 371 Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Result Specified 30 MHz 1000 MHz Specified Measure- Output min. max. ment inac- level Level Level value value curacy Level Level meas- meas- error error urement urement −10 dBm −15 dBm −20 dBm −25 dBm −30 dBm −35 dBm...
  • Page 372 Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Result Specified 2000 MHz 2700 MHz Specified Measure- Output min. max. ment inac- level Level Level value value curacy Level Level meas- meas- error error urement urement −10 dBm −15 dBm −20 dBm −25 dBm...
  • Page 373 Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Output level accuracy of RF signal generator (AUX1) Output level frequency characteristics Setting Measurement inaccu- Result racy Frequency Output level 30 MHz 1000 MHz 0 dBm ±0.12 dB 2000 MHz 2700 MHz Result Specified 30 MHz...
  • Page 374 Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Section 9 Maintenance Result Specified 2000 MHz 2700 MHz Specified Measure- Output min. max. ment inac- level Level Level value value curacy Level Level meas- meas- error error urement urement 0 dBm −5 dBm −10 dBm −15 dBm...
  • Page 375 Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Performance Test Non-harmonics spurious Setting Result Specified max. Measurement Fundamental value inaccuracy Frequency Non-harmonics wave output level 30 MHz ≤−50 dBc (at off- set frequency of 100 MHz 100 kHz or more, 300 MHz except for [up fre- 600 MHz quency −...

  • Page 376: Calibration

    9.2.1 Purpose and implementation timing Perform calibration periodically to prevent MT8815A/MT8820A from de- teriorating. Perform calibration once or twice a year. If the specifica- tions are not satisfied even after the calibration, contact the Anritsu service department. 9.2.2 Required measurement device Measurement devices required for the performance test are shown in Ta- ble 9.2.2-1.

  • Page 377: Calibration Of Reference Oscillator Frequency

    Temperature stability (0 to 50°C, references 25°C) ≤5×10 (2) Setup Connect the equipment as shown in Table 9.2.3-1. Setup the PC to enable control of MT8815A/MT8820A via GPIB interface. MT8815A/MT8820A GPIB Output from the signal generator MT8815A/MT8820A Rear panel (1000 MHz )
  • Page 378 [Procedure] Warm reference oscillator setting MT8815A/MT8820A to the standby status for 24 hours. After 24 hours, turn MT8815A/MT8820A On. Input the standard frequency to the external reference input of the frequency counter. Set MT8815A/MT8820A to the reference oscillator frequency calibration mode with GPIB control.

  • Page 379: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning 9.3 Cleaning Before starting to clean the MT8815A/MT8820A, be sure to turn the main power switch on the rear panel Off and disconnect the power plug from the power source. 9.3.1 Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet surface, as follows: (1) Wipe the cabinet surface with a clean, soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 380: Storage And Transportation

    Temperature: 0 to 30°C Humidity: 40 to 80% Little temperature/humidity changes throughout the day Avoid storing or transporting the MT8815A/MT8820A in any of the fol- lowing environmental conditions: × Where it is exposed to strong vibration × Where it is exposed to direct sunlight ×...
  • Page 381 Carrying MT8815A/MT8820A with only one of the grips while in- clining it, may cause excessive force on the internal precision parts, which may be damaged as a result. The MT8815A/MT8820A should be carried by two or...

  • Page 382: Troubleshooting

    When your trouble is not described in this section or not solved even if an action is taken, contact Anritsu Service and Sales offices at the address at the end of paper-edition manual or the separate file of CD-edition manual.
  • Page 383 MT8815A/MT8820A is wrong. of the measurement software. A phone is not ready. Refer to the operation manual of the phone for connection. The panel key is not op- MT8815A/MT8820A is in the Press to return to the Local erated. remote control mode.
  • Page 384 GPIB board being used. The remote interface is wrong Check if the setting of Connect (MT8815A only). to Controller on the System Configuration screen is in con- formance with the remote in- terface being used.
  • Page 385 Index Index Index Index 10/100Base-T-1 port 2.1.2 Call processing input/output port 1 10Base-T port 2.3.7 2.1.2 10Base-T port 1 2.1.2 Call processing input/output port 2 10Base-T port 2 2.1.2 2.1.2 10MHZ Buff Out Connector Call processing status 4.1.2 2.3.8 Cancel key 2.1.2 10MHz/13MHz Ref In Connector CF Type...
  • Page 386 Index Index Index Index Display area 4.1.1 Display Title 6.1.2 GPIB Address 6.1.2, 6.1.11, 7.1.5 Displaying any character string GPIB Connector 2.3.5, 7.1.4 6.1.4 GPIB Connector 1 2.1.2 Displaying the date/time 6.1.4 GPIB Connector 2 2.1.2 Double quotation mark 7.5.1 GPIB cable 2.3.5 Down scroll key...
  • Page 387 Index Index Index Index Main1 Input/Output Connector Opening a template 4.9.1 2.1.2, 2.3.4 Opening a view window 4.10.1 Main2 Input/Output Connector Opening the Parameter Save Screen 2.1.2 6.5.6 Main power switch 2.1.2, 2.3.1 Output frequency 9.1.2, 9.1.7 Maintenance Information 6.3.2 Output frequency key 2.1.2 Manual operation...
  • Page 388 Index Index Index Index Serial port 2.1.2, 2.3.1, 7.4.1 Service request enable register Query 7.2.6, 7.2.8, 7.2.9 7.6.5 Question mark 7.5.1 Set key 2.1.2 Quick recalling 6.6.3, 6.6.4 Settable parameter 4.7.1 Quick saving 6.5.3, 6.5.4, 6.5.5 Setting the date 6.1.7 Quotation mark 7.5.1 Setting the signal output connector...
  • Page 389 Index Index Index Index Volume Label 6.5.7, 6.6.6 VSWR 9.1.2, 9.1.5, 9.1.6 Tag selection menu 4.6.4, 4.6.10 Talker 7.2.3 Temperature stability test 9.1.4 Window 3.6, 4.4 Template Window area 4.1.1, 4.1.5 Template mark Window list bar 4.1.2 Terminator 5.6.4 Window size 4.4.4 The directory path for the recalling destination...

  • Page 390: Index

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