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Anritsu Site Master S113C User Manual

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  • Page 1 Site Master S113C, S114C, S331C, S332C, Antenna, Cable and Spectrum Analyzer User's Guide Hand-Held Tester for Transmission Lines and other RF Components...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY The Anritsu product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. Anritsu's obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defec- tive during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - General Information Introduction ........1-1 Description .
  • Page 5 Setting the Scale....... . 3-7 Auto Scale ........3-7 Amplitude Scale.
  • Page 6 Chapter 7 - Site Master Software Tools Introduction ........7-1 Features .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Introduction This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, pre- ventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Site Master models S113C, S114C, S331C, and S332C. Throughout this manual, the term Site Master will refer to the models S113C, S114C, S331C, and S332C.

  • Page 9: Options

    · Option 5 — Add Power Monitor Optional Accessories · Anritsu Precision N (m) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLN50LF · Anritsu Precision N (f) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLNF50LF · Anritsu Precision N (m) Short/Open, Part No. 22N50 ·...

  • Page 10: Performance Specifications

    · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 3.0 meter, N (m) to N (m), Part No. 15NN50-3.0C · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 5.0 meter, N (m) to N (m), Part No. 15NN50-5.0C · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to 7/16 DIN (f), Part No.
  • Page 11 Display Range Detector Range Offset Range Resolution Test Port Connector ***Immunity to Interfering signals up to the level of: S113C, S114C S331C, S332C Maximum Input without Damage: Test Port, Type N (f) RF Power Detector Measurement Accuracy: Measurement accuracy depends on calibration components. Precision calibration components have a directivity of 42 dB.
  • Page 12 Table 1-2. Performance Specifications (2 of 2) Spectrum Analyzer: Frequency Range S114C S332C Frequency Reference Aging Accuracy Frequency Span S114C S332C Sweep Time Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Video Bandwidth SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz) @ 30 kHz offset £ –75 dBc/Hz Spurious Responses, Input Related Spurious Residual Responses Note: 10 kHz resolution bandwidth, input terminated, no attenuation...

  • Page 13: Preventive Maintenance

    Thus, cables which are NOT phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pro- nounced as the test frequency increases. For optimum calibration, Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com- ponents. 1 - 6...

  • Page 14: Instacal Module

    InstaCal Module The Anritsu InstaCal module can be used in place of discrete components to calibrate the Site Master. The InstaCal module can be used to perform an Open, Short and Load (OSL) calibration procedure. Calibration of the Site Master with the InstaCal takes approximately 45 seconds (see Calibration, page 3-2).
  • Page 15 KOREA ANRITSU CORPORATION LTD. #901 Daeo Bldg. 26-5 Yeoido Dong, Youngdeungpo Seoul Korea 150 010 Telephone: 02-782-7156 FAX: 02-782-4590 SINGAPORE ANRITSU (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD 10, Hoe Chiang Road #07-01/02 Keppel Towers Singapore 089315 Telephone: 65-2822400 FAX: 65-2822533 SOUTH AFRICA ETESCSA...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Functions And Operations

    The Site Master can also be powered by a 12.5 Vdc external source. The external source can be either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter (P/N 40-115) or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 806-62). Both items are standard accesso- ries.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Front Panel Overview The Site Master menu-driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. There are four function hard keys located below the display, Mode, Frequency/Distance, Amplitude and Sweep. There are seventeen keypad hard keys located to the right of the display.

  • Page 18: Function Hard Keys

    Function Hard Keys MODE Opens the mode selection box (below). Use the Up/Down arrow key to select a mode. Press the ENTER MEASUREMENT MODE FREQ - SWR RETURN LOSS CABLE LOSS - ONE PORT DTF - RETURN LOSS POWER MONITOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER Figure 2-2.

  • Page 19: Keypad Hard Keys

    ENTER Implements the current action or parameter selection. Turns the Anritsu Site Master on or off. When turned on, the system state at the last turn-off is restored. If the ESCAPE/CLEAR key is held down while the ON/OFF key is pressed, the factory preset state will be restored.
  • Page 20 The following keypad hard key functions are printed in blue on the keypad keys. Turns the liquid crystal display (LCD) back-lighting ON or OFF. (Leaving back lighting off conserves battery power.) LCD Contrast adjust. Use the Up/Down arrow key and the display contrast.

  • Page 21: Soft Keys

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Soft Keys Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections. Each of the soft keys has a correspond- ing soft key label area on the display. The label identifies the function of the soft key for the current Mode selection.
  • Page 22 FREQ/DIST MODE=DTF: SOFTKEYS: DTF AID MORE LOSS PROP CABLE WINDOW BACK Figure 2-4. Distance to Fault Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 2 Functions and Operations AMPLITUDE SWEEP RESOLU- TION SINGLE BOTTOM SWEEP TRACE MATH TRACE OVERLAY ON/OFF SELECT TRACE LIST PAGE UP PAGE BACK...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations MODE=SPECTRUM ANALYZER: SOFTKEYS: EDIT FULL ZERO SPAN 1-2-5 SPAN DOWN 1-2-5 BACK Figure 2-5. Spectrum Analyzer Mode Soft Key Labels FREQ/DIST AMPLITUDE CENTER LEVEL SPAN SCALE START ATTEN STOP UNITS dBmV dBuV BACK AUTO MANUAL EDIT BACK...
  • Page 24 MODE=SPECTRUM ANALYZER: SOFTKEYS: AUTO MANUAL EDIT BACK Figure 2-7. Spectrum Analyzer Mode Soft Key Labels (continued) MODE=POWER MONITOR: Figure 2-6. Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 2 Functions and Operations SWEEP ON/OFF SELECT METHOD ANTENNA HOLD CONT/ SINGLE MEASURE MEASURE BACK TRACE...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations FREQ/DIST Displays the frequency and distance menu depending on the measurement mode. Frequency Provides for setting sweep frequency end points when Menu Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key. —...
  • Page 26 Choosing in Spectrum Analyzer mode causes the soft keys, below, to be dis- FREQ/DIST played and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area. ¾ Sets the center frequency of the Spectrum Analyzer display . En- CENTER ter a value using the Up/Down arrow key or keypad, press to restore previous value.
  • Page 27 — Activates the amplitude reference level function. SCALE — Activates the scale function in a 2 through 15 dB logarithmic am- plitude scale. — Sets the Anritsu input attenuator so that it is either coupled auto- ATTEN matically to the reference level ( UNITS —...
  • Page 28 SWEEP Displays the Sweep function soft key menu for the current operating mode. Sweep Menu Provides for changing the display resolution, single or continuous sweep, and access to the Trace Math functions. Choosing SWEEP FREQ below to be displayed. RESOLUTION —...

  • Page 29: Power Measurement

    CENTER FREQ - Activates the center frequency function and sets the Anritsu Site Master to the center frequency. A specific center frequency can be entered using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key. Select the GHz, MHz, kHz, or Hz softkey to accept the center frequency input.

  • Page 30: Power Monitor Menu

    Power Monitor Menu Selecting POWER MONITOR from the Mode menu causes the soft keys, described below, to be displayed and the corresponding values shown in the message area. — Toggles between dBm and Watts. UNITS — Turns relative mode OFF, if currently ON. If relative mode is cur- rently OFF, turns it ON and causes the power level to be measured and saved as the base level.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations MARKER Choosing causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corre- MARKER sponding values to be shown in the message area. Selected frequency marker or distance marker values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
  • Page 32 — Turns the selected marker on or off. ON/OFF — Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press EDIT ENTER when data entry is complete or value. PEAK BETWEEN M3 & M4 tween marker M3 and marker M4. VALLEY BETWEEN M3 & M4 between marker M3 and marker M4.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Functions and Operations SEGMENT 1 SEGMENT 2 SEGMENT 3 SEGMENT 4 SEGMENT 5 BACK LIMIT BEEP — Turns the audible limit beep indicator on or off. Displays the System menu softkey selections. — Displays a second level of functions: OPTIONS —...

  • Page 34: Symbols

    Integrator Failure. Intermittent integrator failure may be caused by inter- ference from another antenna. Persistent integrator failure indicates a need to return the Site Master to the nearest Anritsu service center for repair. Lock fail indication. Check battery. (If the Site Master fails to lock with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center.)
  • Page 35 Anritsu Service Center. on this Site Master. To set it, after exit- ing here press the <SYS> [CLOCK] keys. Press ENTER or ESC to continue Note: A listing of Anritsu Service Centers is provided in Table 1-2 , page 1-8. 2-20 Description...

  • Page 36: Range Errors

    Range Errors A listing of Range Error messages is given in Table 2-3. Table 2-3. Range Error Messages (1 of 2) Error Message RANGE The start (F1) frequency is greater than the stop (F2) frequency. ERROR:F1 > F2 RANGE The start (D1) distance is greater than the stop (D2) distance. ERROR:D1 >...

  • Page 37: Instacal Error Messages

    Chapter 2 Functions and Operations Table 2-3. Range Error Messages (2 of 2) Error Message CANNOT ZERO Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with no NO DETECTOR RF detector connected to the Site Master. INSTALLED CANNOT ZERO Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with an INPUT SIGNAL input of greater than –20 dBm.
  • Page 38 A listing of InstaCal error messages is given in Table 2-4. Table 2-4. InstaCal Error Messages Error Message FAILED TO READ The Site Master was unable to read the InstaCal module serial number. SERIAL NUMBER OF INSTACAL MODULE FAILED TO SUC- The Site Master was unable to transfer all necessary data between the CESSFULLY InstaCal module and the Site Master.

  • Page 39: Battery Information

    The battery can be charged while installed in the Site Master. Step 1. Turn the Site Master off. Step 2. Connect the AC-DC adapter (Anritsu part number: 40-115) to the Site Master charging port. Step 3. Connect the AC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appropriate for your application.

  • Page 40: Battery Charge Indicator

    The NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging. For maximum battery life, it is recommended that the NiMH battery be completely discharged and recharged once every three months. Battery Charge Indicator When the AC-DC adapter is unplugged from the Site Master, the battery indicator symbol will be continuously displayed at the top left corner of the Site Master display (Figure 2-8).

  • Page 41: Important Battery Information

    · Recharge the battery only in the Site Master or in an Anritsu approved charger. · When the Site Master or the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 - Getting Started

    Power On Procedure The Anritsu Site Master is capable of up to 2.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery. Built-in energy conservation features allow battery life to be extended over an eight-hour workday.

  • Page 43: Select The Frequency Or Distance

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Select the Frequency or Distance Regardless of the calibration method used, the frequency range for the desired measure- ments must be set before calibrating the Site Master. The following procedure selects the frequency range for the calibration. Step 1.

  • Page 44: Calibration Verification

    Calibration Verification During the calibration process in Return Loss mode, either with discrete calibration compo- nents or with the InstaCal module, there are typical measurement levels expected. Verifying the measurement levels displayed on the screen during calibration can save valuable time in the field.

  • Page 45: Manual Calibration Procedure

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Manual Calibration Procedure If the “CAL OFF” message is displayed, or the test port cable has been changed, a new cali- bration is required. The following procedure details how to perform the calibration. RFOUT/REFLECTION TEST PORT Site Master S332C MODE FREQ/DIST...

  • Page 46: Instacal Module Verification

    A 20 dB offset provides a 20 dB return loss across a very wide frequency range. Measuring the return loss with the 20 dB offset will provide a rela- tively flat response across the operating frequency range of the Site Master models (S113C, S114C, S331C, and S332C).

  • Page 47: Instacal Module Calibration Procedure

    Chapter 3 Getting Started InstaCal Module Calibration Procedure The InstaCal module automatically calibrates the Site Master using the OSL method. NOTE: The InstaCal module is not a discrete calibration component and it can not be used at the top of the tower to perform line sweep measurements. Check that the “CAL OFF”...

  • Page 48: Setting The Scale

    Setting the Scale Auto Scale The Site Master can automatically set the scales to the minimum and maximum values of the measurement on the y-axis of the display. This function is particularly useful for mea- surements in SWR mode. To automatically set the scales: Step 1.

  • Page 49: Recalling A Setup

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Recalling a Setup The following procedure recalls a setup from memory. Step 1. Press the RECALL SETUP Step 2. Select the desired setup using the Up/Down arrow key. Step 3. Press ENTER to recall the setup. Save and Recall a Display Saving a Display The following procedure saves a display to memory.

  • Page 50: Set The Distance And Cable Type

    Set the Distance and Cable Type In Distance-To-Fault (DTF) mode, the length of the transmission line (distance) and cable type are selected. The cable type determines the velocity propagation and cable attenuation factor. The following procedure can be used to set the distance and select the appropriate cable type.

  • Page 51: Printing

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Printing Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as de- scribed below. Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings. Printing a Screen Step 1. Connect the printer as shown in Figure 3-4. Site Master S332C ESCAPE CLEAR...

  • Page 52: Printer Switch Settings

    Step 4. Press the soft key and select from the displayed menu of supported PRINTER printers. Step 5. Press the PRINT key. (Figure 3-6). Site Master S332C MODE FREQ/DIST AMPLITUDE Figure 3-6-. PRINTER Soft Key and PRINT Key Printer Switch Settings Set the switches, SW1, SW2, and SW3, on the Seiko DPU-414 thermal printer as follows: Switch Set the switches on the serial-to-parallel interface cable to the HP Deskjet 350 ink jet...

  • Page 53: Using The Soft Carrying Case

    Using the Soft Carrying Case The soft carrying case has been designed such that the strap can be unsnapped to allow the case to be easily oriented horizontally; thus allowing the Anritsu controls to be more easily accessed (Figure 3-7).

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 - Cable & Antenna Measurements

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

  • Page 55: Information Required For A Line Sweep

    Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements The performance of a transmission feed line system may be effected by excessive signal re- flection and cable loss. Signal reflection occurs when the RF signal reflects back due to an impedance mismatch or change in impedance caused by excessive kinking or bending of the transmission line.

  • Page 56: Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures

    To measure the system return loss: Required Equipment Site Master Model S113C, S114C, S331C, or S332C Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C...

  • Page 57: Insertion Loss Measurement

    Both methods are explained below. Required Equipment Site Master Model S113C, S114C, S331C, or S332C Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C...
  • Page 58 Step 3. Set the start and stop frequencies, F1 and F2, as described on page 3-2. Step 4. Connect the Test Port Extension cable to the RF port and calibrate the Site Mas- ter as described on page 3-2. Step 5. Save the calibration set up (page 3-7). Step 6.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements Figure 4-3 is an example of a typical transmission line cable loss trace. Figure 4-3. Typical Transmission Line Cable Loss Trace Procedure - Return Loss Mode Step 1. Press the MODE key. Step 2. Select FREQ-RETURN LOSS using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER Step 3.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements Figure 4-4 is an example of a typical insertion loss measurement in return loss mode. Figure 4-4. Typical Return Loss Trace...

  • Page 61: Distance-To-Fault (Dtf) Transmission Line Test

    LOSS mode is used. To perform this test, disconnect the antenna and connect the load at the end of the transmission line. Required Equipment Site Master Model S113C, S114C, S331C, or S332C Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C...
  • Page 62 Figure 4-5 shows an example of a typical DTF return loss trace. Figure 4-5. Typical DTF Return Loss Trace In the above example: Marker M1 marks the first connector, the end of the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable. Marker M2 marks the first jumper cable.

  • Page 63: Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test

    Transmit and receive frequency measurements are conducted sep- arately. The following steps explain how to measure the antenna loss in return loss mode. Required Equipment Site Master Model S113C, S114C, S331C, or S332C Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Cable & Antenna Measurements The following trace is an example of an antenna return loss trace. Figure 4-6. Antenna Return Loss Trace Calculate the threshold value and compare the recorded Lowest Return Loss to the calcu- lated threshold value. log VSWR Maximum Return Loss = VSWR...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 - Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

    Site Master Model S114C or S332C 30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC –18 GHz, N(m) – N(f), Attenuator, 42N50A-30 Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50 – 1.5C Procedure Step 1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator connect the Site Master to the RF_Out test port.

  • Page 67: Channel Power Measurement

    Averaging function turned off Required Equipment Site Master Model S114C or S332C 30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC –18 GHz, N(m) – N(f), Attenuator Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50 – 1.5C CW Wave IS-95 CDMA Signal 900 MHz 900 MHz –15 dBm...
  • Page 68 Procedure Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator, connect the Site Master to the RF_IN test port. The measurement can be accomplished with or without the 30 dB attenu- ator. The attenuator is recommended for additional protection. Step 1.

  • Page 69: Adjacent Channel Power Measurement

    Site Master Model S114C or S332C 30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC –18 GHz, N(m) – N(f), Attenuator Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50 – 1.5C Procedure Step 1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator connect the Site Master to the appropriate transmitter test port.
  • Page 70 Step 3. Press the MODE key. Step 4. Use the Up/Down arrow key to select the Spectrum Analyzer mode and press ENTER Step 5. Select the appropriate reference level, input attenuation level, resolution band- width, and video bandwidth. Step 6. Press the MEAS key.

  • Page 71: Out-Of-Band Spurious Emission Measurements

    Site Master Model S114C or S332C 30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC –18 GHz, N(m) – N(f), Attenuator, 42N50A-30 Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50 – 1.5C Procedure Step 1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator connect the Site Master to appropriate transmit test port.

  • Page 72: In-Band/Out-Of-Channel Measurements

    Site Master Model S114C or S332C 30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC –18 GHz, N(m) – N(f), Attenuator Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50 – 1.5C Procedure Step 1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator connect the Site Master to appropriate transmit test port.

  • Page 73: Field Strength Measurement

    Chapter 5 Spectrum Analyzer Measurements Field Strength Measurement The procedure below details steps required making a field strength measurement with the Site Master. Required Equipment Site Master Model S114C or S332C with tracking generator option Antenna of your choice Procedure Step 1.

  • Page 74: Antenna Calculations

    Antenna Calculations The following is a list of various antenna calculations should you find it necessary to con- vert from one to another: Conversion of signal levels from mW to mV in a 50-ohm system: where: P = power in Watts V = voltage level in Volts R = resistance in Ohms For power in milliwatts (10...

  • Page 76: Chapter 6 - Power Measurement

    The Site Master with Option 5 installed can be used for making power measurements with a broadband (1 MHz to 3000 MHz) RF detector, Anritsu P/N 5400-71N50. The power moni- tor displays the measured power results in dBm or Watts.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6 Power Measurement Displaying Relative Power Step 9. With the desired base power level input to the Site Master, press the key. The message area will show 100%. Step 10. Press the UNITS soft key to display power in dBm. Since REL is ON, the power reading will be in dBr, relative to the base power level.

  • Page 78: Chapter 7 - Site Master Software Tools

    Chapter 7 Site Master Software Tools Introduction This chapter provides a description of the Site Master Software Tools provided with the Site Master. Site Master Software Tools (SMST) is a Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT4 pro- gram for cable and antenna trace analysis. The program help function provides on screen instructions on display modification, trace overlay, and multiple plot printing.

  • Page 79: Installation

    Chapter 7 Software Tools Program Installation To install the Site Master Software Tools program: Step 1. Insert the Anritsu Site Master Software Tools disk in the CDROM drive. Step 2. From the Windows Start menu, select Step 3. Type: X:\Setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CDROM drive.

  • Page 80: Interface Cable Installation

    Communication between the Site Master and the PC is accomplished over a null modem se- rial cable provided with the Site Master (Anritsu part number 800-441). Step 1. Install the null modem serial interface cable to the Serial Interface connector on the Site Master Test Connector Panel.

  • Page 81: Plot Capture

    Chapter 7 Software Tools Program Plot Capture To open the plot capture menus, select the capture icon on the button bar, or select the ture drop down menu from the menu bar. Select to download traces to the PC. Capture to Screen Highlight a folder, or highlight individual traces within a folder, to be downloaded to the PC.

  • Page 82: Trace Overlay Or Plot Overlay

    Markers M1 through M6 can be activated from the Plot Properties menu. Markers The six active markers can be displayed on the plot to help identify faults from the line sweep data. Misc. The Miscellaneous tab allows adjustment of the Plot/Limit Line Width and the setting of the Plot Footer.

  • Page 83: Custom Cable List

    Chapter 7 Software Tools Program Step 3. Exit the Site Master Software Tools program and open the target application (Microsoft Word, etc.). Step 4. Select and then Edit Paste file or a bitmap. Saving a Plot to a Spreadsheet Plots can be saved as a text file (.txt) which can then be imported into a spreadsheet program.

  • Page 84: Entering Antenna Factors

    Uploading a Cable List After custom cable list has been created in Site Master Software Tools it can upload it to the Site Master. The serial communication null modem cable must be connected from the Site Master to the PC. In the Cable Editor, select Tools load with a message "...

  • Page 85: Uploading Antenna Factors

    Chapter 7 Software Tools Program Uploading Antenna Factors To upload antenna information from Software Tools to the Site Master: Step 1. Connect the RS232 cable between the PC and the Site Master. Step 2. Click on the button on the tool bar (or select Upload menu).

  • Page 86: Appendix A Reference Data

    Appendix A Reference Data Coaxial Cable Technical Data Table A-1 provides a standard listing of common coaxial cables along with their Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation values in dB/m @1000, 2000, and 2500 MHz. (N/A indicates that the specification is not applicable to the listed cable.) Table A-1.
  • Page 87 Appendix A Reference Data Table A-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (2 of 3) Relative Manufacturer Cable Type Propagation Velocity (Vf) Cablewave HCC12-50J 0.915 Cablewave HCC78-50J 0.915 Cablewave HCC158-50J 0.95 Cablewave HCC300-50J 0.96 Cablewave HCC312-50J 0.96 Cablewave HF 4-1/8” Cu2Y 0.97 Cablewave HF 5”...
  • Page 88 Table A-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (3 of 3) Relative Manufacturer Cable Type Propagation Velocity (Vf) RF 2 ¼” -50 NK Cables 0.88 NK Cables RFF 3/8” -50 0.81 RFF 3/8” -50 NK Cables 0.81 RFF 3/8” -50 NK Cables 0.81 NK Cables RFF ½”...

  • Page 90: Appendix B Windowing

    Appendix B Windowing Introduction The Distance sub-menu (page 2-10) provides for setting the cable loss and relative propaga- tion velocity of the coaxial cable. The WINDOW key opens a menu of FFT windowing types for the DTF calculation. The theoretical requirement for inverse FFT is for the data to extend from zero frequency to infinity.
  • Page 91 Appendix B Windowing Figure B-2. Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example Figure B-3. Low Side Lobe Windowing Example...
  • Page 92 Appendix B Windowing Figure B-4. Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Example B-3/B-4...

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