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Site Master

S810D/S820D

Cable and Antenna Analyzer


25 MHz to 20 GHz

S331D Site Master

SiteMaster
MS2712

SiteMaster

MS2711D Spectrum Master

MS2712
SpectrumMaster

SpectrumMaster

MT8212A Cell Master

MS2712
CellMaster

CellMaster

Users Guide

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 defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for
equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the original purchaser. Anritsu is not liable for consequential damages.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to
normal wear. Also, the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside the environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty is
expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer's sole and
exclusive remedies.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME
and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Anritsu, and Site Master are trademarks of Anritsu Company.

NOTICE
Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel
and customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of
Anritsu Company equipment and computer programs. The drawings, specifications,
and information contained herein are the property of Anritsu Company, and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications, and information is
prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied, or used in whole or in part as the
basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the
prior written consent of Anritsu Company.

UPDATES
Updates to this manual, if any, may be downloaded from the Anritsu internet site at:
http://www.us.anritsu.com.

March 2006
Copyright 2005-2006 Anritsu Co.

10680-00001
Revision: B

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . .
Option 5 Power Monitor Accessories
Coaxial Calibration Components . .
Coaxial Adapters. . . . . . . . . . .
Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Specifications . . . . .
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . .
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Verification . . . . . . . . .
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 2 - Functions and Operations


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Test Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Function Hard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Keypad Hard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Soft Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Monitor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Charging a New Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Determining Remaining Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Chapter 3 - Getting Started


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power On Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Save and Recall a Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Save and Recall a Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Changing the Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Changing the Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Adjusting Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Adjusting Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Using the Soft Carrying Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Chapter 4 - Cable and Antenna Analyzer Measurements


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Sweep Fundamentals . . . . . . . . .
CW Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Required for a Line Sweep .

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Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Chapter 5 - Power Measurement


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Chapter 6 - Handheld Software Tools


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Handheld Software Tools .
Downloading Traces . . . . . .
Plot Capture to the PC . . . . .
Plot Upload to the Instrument .
Plot Properties . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix A - Reference Data


Coaxial Cable Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Calibration Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Flange Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Waveguide Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Appendix B - Windowing
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C - Signal Standards


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Index

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Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction
This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, preventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Site Master models S810D and
S820D. Throughout this manual, the term Site Master will refer to the S810D and S820D.
Model

Frequency Range

S810D

Cable and Antenna Analyzer:

0.025 to 10.5 GHz

S820D

Cable and Antenna Analyzer:

0.025 to 20 GHz

Description
The Site Master models S810D and S820D are hand held cable and antenna analyzers. Both
models include a keypad to enter data and a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT
LCD) to provide graphic indications of various measurements.
The Site Master is capable of up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged
field-replaceable battery and can be operated from a 12.5 Vdc source. Built-in energy conservation features can be used to extend battery life.
The Site Master is designed for measuring SWR, return loss, cable insertion loss and locating faulty RF components in antenna systems.
The displayed trace can be scaled or enhanced with frequency markers or limit lines. A
menu option provides for an audible beep when the limit value is exceeded. To permit
use in low-light environments, the TFT LCD backlight intensity can be adjusted.

Options
q

Option 5

Power Monitor (sensor not included)

Option 11NF

Replaces standard K(f) Test Port Connector with N(f)

Option 31

GPS Receiver (antenna included)

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Standard Accessories
The following items are supplied with the Site Master:
Part Number

Description

10680-00001

Site Master S810D/S820D Users Guide

48258

Soft Carrying Case

633-27

Rechargeable NiMH Battery

40-168

AC/DC Adapter

806-62

Automotive Cigarette Lighter/12 Volt DC Adapter

800-441

Serial Interface Cable (null modem type)

2300-347

Anritsu Handheld Software Tools CDROM

34RKNF50

Precision Adapter, Ruggedized K(m) to N(f)


(not included when option 11NF is ordered)

One year Warranty (includes battery, firmware, and software)

The Handheld Software Tools PC-based software program provides a database record for
storing measurement data. Software Tools can also convert the Site Master display to a
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP workstation graphic. Measurements stored
in the Site Master internal memory can be downloaded to the PC using the included
null-modem serial cable. Once stored, the graphic trace can be displayed, scaled, or enhanced with markers and limit lines. Historical graphs can be overlaid with current data,
and underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks.
The Handheld Software Tools program can display measurements made with the Site Master (SWR, return loss, cable loss, distance-to-fault, field strength, occupied bandwidth,
channel power, adjacent channel power and interference analysis) as well as providing
other functions, such as converting display modes and Smith charts. Refer to Chapter 6,
Handheld Software Tools, for more information.

Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for the Site Master S8x0D:
Part Number
10680-00001
10680-00002
10680-00003
2000-1410
48258
760-213
40-168
806-62
633-27
2000-1029
800-441
551-1691

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Description
Site Master S810D/S820D Users Guide
Site Master S810D/S820D Programming Manual
Site Master S810D/S820D Maintenance Manual
Magnetic Mount GPS Antenna with 15 ft. cable
Soft Carrying Case
Transit Case for Microwave Site Master
AC/DC Adapter
Automotive Cigarette Lighter/12 Volt DC Adapter
Rechargeable NiMH Battery
Battery Charger, External
Serial Interface Cable (null modem type)
USB to RS232 Adapter Cable

Chapter 1

General Information

Option 5 Power Monitor Accessories


Part Number

Description

560-7A50

Detector, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, GPC-7, 50 Ohm

560-7N50B

Detector, 10 MHz to 20 GHz, N(m), 50 Ohm

560-7S50B

Detector, 10 MHz to 20 GHz, WSMA(m), 50 Ohm

560-7S50-2

Detector, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, WSMA(m), 50 Ohm

560-7K50

Detector, 10 MHz to 40 GHz, K(m), 50 Ohm

560-7VA50

Detector, 10 MHz to 50 GHz, V(m), 50 Ohm

5400-71N50

Detector, 1 MHz to 3 GHz, N(m), 50 Ohm

800-109

Detector Extender Cable, 7.6m (25 ft.)

800-111

Detector Extender Cable, 30.5m (100 ft.)

Coaxial Calibration Components


K Connectors
Part Number

Description

22K50

Precision K(m) Short/Open, 40 GHz

22KF50

Precision K(f) Short/Open, 40 GHz

28K50

Precision Termination, DC to 40 GHz, 50W, K(m)

28KF50

Precision Termination, DC to 40 GHz, 50W, K(f)

15KKF50-1.5A

Armored Test Port Cable, 1.5 meter K(m) to K(f) 20 GHz

15RKKF50-1.5A

Ruggedized Armored Test Port Cable, 1.5 meter K(m) to K(f) 20 GHz

OSLK50

Precision integrated Open/Short/Load K(m), DC to 20GHz, 50W

N-Type Connectors
Part Number

Description

22N50

Precision N(m) Short/Open, 18 GHz

22NF50

Precision N(f) Short/Open, 18 GHz

28N50-2

Precision Termination, DC to 18 GHz, 50W, N(m)

28NF50-2

Precision Termination, DC to 18 GHz, 50W, N(f)

15NNF50-1.5B

Armored Test Port Cable, 1.5 meter N(m) to N(f) 18 GHz

42N50-20

5W Attenuator, N(m) to N(f), 18 GHz

OSLN50

Precision Integrated Open/Short/Load N(m), DC to 18GHz, 50W

TNC Connectors
Part Number

Description

1091-55

TNC Open (f), 18 GHz

1091-53

TNC Open (m), 18 GHz

1091-56

TNC Short (f), 18 GHz

1091-54

TNC Short (m), 18 GHz

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Part Number

Description

1015-54

TNC Termination (f), 18 GHz

1015-55

TNC Termination (m), 18 GHz

Coaxial Adapters
Part Number

Description

34NN50A

Precision Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, N(m)-N(m), 50 Ohm

34NFNF50

Precision Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, N(f) - N(f), 50 Ohm

34RKNF50

Precision Ruggedized Adapter, K(m)-N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ohms

34RSN50

Precision Ruggedized Adapter, WSMA(m)-N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ohms

K220B

Precision Adapter, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ohm, K(m)-K(m)

K222B

Precision Adapter, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ohm, K(f)-K(f)

513-62

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(f) to N(f), 50 Ohm

1091-315

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to N(f), 50 Ohm

1091-324

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(f) to N(m), 50 Ohm

1091-325

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to N(m), 50 Ohm

1091-317

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to SMA(f), 50 Ohm

1091-318

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to SMA(m), 50 Ohm

1091-323

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to TNC(f), 50 Ohm

1091-326

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, TNC(m) to TNC(m), 50 Ohm

1091-26

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, N(m) - SMA(m), 50 Ohm

1091-27

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, N(m)-SMA(f), 50 Ohm

1091-80

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ohm, N(f)-SMA(m)

1091-81

Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ohm, N(f)-SMA(f)

Printers
Part Number

Description

2000-1214

HP DeskJet Printer, Model 450. Includes printer cable, black print cartridge
and U.S. power cord. Also includes serial-to-parallel Centronics converter cable and Centronics-to DB25 adapter. Rechargeable battery is optional and is
not included.

2000-1217

Rechargeable Battery for DeskJet Printer, Model 450

2000-1216

Black Print Cartridge

2000-753

Null Modem Serial-to-Parallel Centronics Converter Cable

1091-310

Adapter 36-pin Centronics female-to-DB25 female

2000-663

Power Cable (Europe) for DeskJet Printer

2000-664

Power Cable (Australia) for DeskJet Printer

2000-666

Power Cable (Japan) for DeskJet Printer

2000-667

Power Cable (S. Africa) for DeskJet Printer

2000-1218

Power Cable (U.K.) for DeskJet Printer

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General Information

Performance Specifications
The specifications on the following pages describe the warranted performance of the instrument at 23C 3C when the unit is calibrated with the appropriate coaxial calibration kit
for the built-in test port connector. A warm-up time of five minutes should be allowed prior
to verifying system specifications. Performance parameters denoted as typical indicate
non-warranted specifications.
Description

Value

Frequency Range:
Site Master S810D
Site Master S820D

0.025 to 10.5 GHz


0.025 to 20.0 GHz

Frequency Accuracy (CW Mode)

3 ppm @ 25 C

Frequency Resolution

10 kHz

Output Power

<0 dBm

Immunity to Interfering Signals


Measurement Speed
Return Loss, SWR, DTF
Number of data points

on-frequency: 10 dBm
2 sec/sweep for 517 data points (CW on)
4 sec/sweep for 517 data points (CW off)
130, 259, 517
Range: 0.00 to 60.00 dB

Return Loss

Resolution: 0.01 dB
Range: 1.00 to 65.53

VSWR

Resolution: 0.01

Coax/Waveguide Insertion Loss

Range: 0.00 to 30.00 dB


Resolution: 0.01 dB
42 dB corrected directivity after calibration for <5
GHz
36 dB corrected directivity after calibration for
<15 GHz
32 dB corrected directivity after calibration for
>15 GHz

Measurement Accuracy

Vertical Range:

Distance To Fault

on-channel: +13 dBm

Return Loss: 0.00 to 60 dB


VSWR: 1.00 to 65.53

Horizontal Range:

0 to (# of data points 1) x Horizontal Resolution


to a maximum of 1197m (3929 ft), # of data points
= 130, 259, 517

Horizontal
Resolution Coaxial
Cable (rectangular
windowing):

(1.5 108)(Vp)
DF
Where Vp is the relative propagation velocity of
the cable and DF is the stop frequency minus the
start frequency (Hz)

Horizontal
Resolution
Waveguide:

1.5 108 ( 1- (Fc / F1)2)


DF
Where FC is the waveguide cutoff frequency (Hz);
F1 is the start frequency (Hz); DF is the stop frequency minus the start frequency (Hz)

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Chapter 1 General Information


Description

Value

Test Port Connector

Precision K(f) or N(f) (Option 11NF)

Language Support

English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese

Internal Trace Memory

Up to 200 traces

Setup Configuration

25

Custom Cable Configuration Memory

50 configurations

Display

TFT color display with adjustable backlight

Ports

RF Out:

Standard: Type K(f) test port, 50W +23 dBm


(Peak), 50 VDC, Maximum input without damage
Optional (S8x0D/11NF): Type N(f) test port, 50W
+23 dBm (Peak), 50 VDC, Maximum input without damage

GPS In:

Reverse BNC(m), 50W For use with specified


GPS antenna only

RF Detector Input:

Type N(m), 50W +20 dBm (Peak), Maximum input


without damage

Serial Interface:

CE

Environmental
(MIL-PRF- 28800F
Class 2)

9 pin D-sub RS-232 three wire serial

Electromagnetic
Compatibility:

Meets European Community requirement


EN61326-1:1998

Safety:

Meets European Community requirement


EN61010-1:2001

Temperature/Humidity:

Operating: 10C to 55C, humidity 85% or less


Non-operating: 51C to +71C (recommend storing the battery separately between 0C and +40C
for any prolonged non-operating storage period)

Mechanical:

Vibration: Sine (5-55 Hz); Random (10-500 Hz)


Shock: 30 G, 11 msec, half sine

Power Supply

External: DC input: +12 to +15 volt dc, 3A


Internal: NiMH battery: 10.8 volts, 1800 mAh

Dimensions

Size (W x H x D) 25.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.1 cm


(10.0 in x 7.0 in x 2.4 in)
Weight <2.28 kg (<5 lbs) including battery
Options

Value
Detector Range: 50 to +20 dBm, 10 nW to 100
mW
Offset Range: 0 to +60 dB

Power Monitor (S8X0D/5)

Display Range: 80 to 80 dBm


Resolution: 0.1 dB, 0.1 xW
Measurement Accuracy: 1dB maximum for >40
dBm and <18 GHz using 560-7N50B

GPS Location Indicator (S8X0D/31)

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Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, and Universal Time


on display
Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, and Universal Time
on trace storage

Chapter 1

General Information

Preventive Maintenance
Site Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories.
Clean the Site Master with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild
cleaning solution.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display or case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Clean the RF connectors and center pins with a cotton swab dampened with denatured alcohol. Visually inspect the connectors. The fingers and pins of the connectors should be unbroken and uniform in appearance. If you are unsure whether the connectors are good,
gauge the connectors to confirm that the dimensions are correct.
Visually inspect the test port cable(s). The test port cable should be uniform in appearance,
not stretched, kinked, dented, or broken.

Calibration
The Site Master is a field portable unit operating in the rigors of the test environment. An
Open-Short-Load (OSL) calibration should be performed prior to making a measurement in
the field (see Calibration, page 3-2). A built-in temperature sensor in the Site Master advises the user when the internal temperature has exceeded a measurement accuracy window, and the user is advised to perform another calibration in order to maintain the integrity
of the measurement.
NOTES:
For best calibration resultscompensation for all measurement uncertaintiesensure that the Open/Short/Load is at the end of the test port or optional
extension cable; that is, at the same point that you will connect the antenna or
device to be tested.
For best results, use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable (see Optional
Accessories). If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Site Master test
port to the device under test, cable bending subsequent to the OSL calibration
will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable. Thus, cables
which are NOT phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases.
For optimum calibration, Anritsu recommends using precision calibration components.

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Annual Verification
Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the Site Master
and the OSL calibration components by local Anritsu service centers. Anritsu service centers are listed in Table 1-2 on the following page.
The Site Master itself is self-calibrating, meaning that there are no field-adjustable components. However, the OSL calibration components are crucial to the integrity of the calibration and therefore, must be verified periodically to ensure performance conformity. This is
especially important if the OSL calibration components have been accidentally dropped or
over-torqued.

ESD Precautions
The Site Master, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to ESD damage.
Very often, coaxial cables and antennas build up a static charge, which, if allowed to discharge by connecting to the Site Master, may damage the Site Master input circuitry. Site
Master operators should be aware of the potential for ESD damage and take all necessary
precautions. Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards like
JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and
ESDS devices, equipment, and practices.
As these apply to the Site Master, it is recommended to dissipate any static charges that
may be present before connecting the coaxial cables or antennas to the Site Master. This
may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or load device to the cable or antenna
prior to attaching to the Site Master. It is important to remember that the operator may also
carry a static charge that can cause damage. Following the practices outlined in the above
standards will insure a safe environment for both personnel and equipment.

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Table 1-3.

General Information

Anritsu Service Centers

UNITED STATES

FRANCE

KOREA

ANRITSU COMPANY
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Telephone: (408) 776-8300
1-800-ANRITSU
FAX: 408-776-1744

ANRITSU S.A
9 Avenue du Quebec
Zone de Courtaboeuf
91951 Les Ulis Cedex
Telephone: 016-09-21-550
FAX: 016-44-61-065

ANRITSU CORPORATION LTD.


Service Center:
8F Hyunjuk Building
832-41, Yeoksam Dong
Kangnam-Gu
Seoul, South Korea 135-080
Telephone: 82-2-553-6603
FAX: 82-2-553-6605

GERMANY

SINGAPORE

ANRITSU GmbH
Grafenberger Allee 54-56
D-40237 Dusseldorf, Germany
Telephone: 0211-968550
FAX: 0211-9685555

ANRITSU (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD.


10, Hoe Chiang Road
#07-01/02 Keppel Towers
Singapore 089315
Telephone: 282-2400
FAX: 282-2533

INDIA

SOUTH AFRICA

MEERA AGENCIES PVT. LTD.


23 Community Centre
Zamroodpur, Kailash Colony Extension,
New Delhi, India 110 048
Phone: 011-2-6442700/6442800
FAX : 011-2-644250023

ETECSA
12 Surrey Square Office Park
330 Surrey Avenue
Ferndale, Randburt, 2194
South Africa
Telephone: 011-27-11-787-7200
FAX: 011-27-11-787-0446

AUSTRALIA

ISRAEL

SWEDEN

ANRITSU PTY. LTD.


Unit 3, 170 Foster Road
Mt Waverley, VIC 3149
Australia
Telephone: 03-9558-8177
FAX: 03-9558-8255

TECH-CENT, LTD.
4 Raul Valenberg St
Tel-Aviv 69719
Telephone: (03) 64-78-563
FAX: (03) 64-78-334

ANRITSU AB
Fagelviksvagen 9A
145 84 Stockholmn
Telephone: (08) 534-707-00
FAX: (08) 534-707-30

BRAZIL

ITALY

TAIWAN

ANRITSU ELECTRONICA LTDA.


Praia de Botafogo, 440, Sala 2401
CEP22250-040, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brasil
Telephone: 021-527-6922
FAX: 021-53-71-456

ANRITSU Sp.A
Roma Office
Via E. Vittorini, 129
00144 Roma EUR
Telephone: (06) 50-99-711
FAX: (06) 50-22-4252

ANRITSU CO., INC.


7F, No. 316, Section 1
NeiHu Road
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Telephone: 886-2-8751-1816
FAX: 886-2-8751-2126

CANADA

JAPAN

UNITED KINGDOM

ANRITSU INSTRUMENTS LTD.


700 Silver Seven Road, Suite 120
Kanata, Ontario K2V 1C3
Telephone: (613) 591-2003
FAX: (613) 591-1006

ANRITSU CUSTOMER SERVICE LTD.


5-1-1 Onna, Atsugi-shi
Kanagawa, 243-8555 Japan
Telephone: 0462-96-6688
FAX: 0462-25-8379

ANRITSU LTD.
200 Capability Green
Luton, Bedfordshire
LU1 3LU, England
Telephone: 015-82-433200
FAX: 015-82-731303

ANRITSU COMPANY
10 New Maple Ave., Unit 305
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Telephone: (973) 227-8999
1-800-ANRITSU
FAX: 973-575-0092

ANRITSU COMPANY
1155 E. Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
Telephone: 1-800-ANRITSU
FAX: 972-671-1877

CHINA
ANRITSU ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI)
CO. LTD.
2F, Rm B, 52 Section Factory Building
No. 516 Fu Te Rd (N)
Shanghai 200131 P.R. China
Telephone:21-58680226, 58680227,
58680228
FAX: 21-58680588

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Chapter 2
Functions and Operations
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the Site Master functions and operations, providing the user with a starting point for making basic measurements. For more detailed information, refer to the specific chapters for the measurements being made.
The Site Master is designed specifically for field environments and applications requiring
mobility. As such, it is a lightweight, handheld, battery operated unit which can be easily
carried to any location, and is capable of up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation from a
field replaceable battery for extended time in the field. Built-in energy conservation features allow battery life to be further extended. 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 40-168) or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 806-62). Both items
are standard accessories.

Test Connector Panel


The connectors and indicators located on the test panel (Figure 2-1) are listed and described
below.
EXTERNAL POWER

RF OUT/REFLECTION

BATTERY
CHARGING LED

SERIAL
INTERFACE

Figure 2-1.

12-15 VDC
(3A)

GPS ANTENNA

RF DETECTOR INPUT

EXTERNAL POWER LED

S8x0D Test Connector Panel

12 to 15 Vdc @ 3A input to power the unit or for battery charging.


WARNING

When using the AC-DC Adapter, always use a three-wire power cable connected
to a three-wire power line outlet. If power is supplied without grounding the equipment in this manner, there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock, or
damaging the equipment.

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Battery
Charging

Illuminates when the battery is being charged. The indicator automatically shuts
off when the battery is fully charged.

External
Power

Illuminates when the Site Master is being powered by the external charging unit.

Serial
Interface

RS232 DB9 interface to a COM port on a personal computer (for use with the
Anritsu Handheld Software Tools program) or to a supported printer.

RF Out/
RF output, 50 W impedance, for reflection measurements. Maximum input is
Reflection 50W +23 dBm at 50 Vdc.
GPS Antenna GPS antenna connection. Do not connect anything other than the Anritsu GPS
antenna to this port

Display Overview
Figure 2-2 illustrates some of the key information areas of the S8x0D display.
TITLE BAR

DATA
POINTS

SWEEP
TIME

CALIBRATION
STATUS

CURRENT
MENU

MESSAGE AREA

Figure 2-2.

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Chapter 2 Functions and Operations

Front Panel Overview


The Site Master menu-driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard
keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. There are four function
hard keys located below the status window: Mode, Frequency/Distance, Amplitude and
Measure/Display.
There are seventeen keypad hard keys located to the right of the status window. Twelve of
the keypad hard keys perform more than one function, depending on the current mode of
operation. The dual purpose keys are labeled with one function in black, the other in blue.
There are also six soft keys that change function depending upon the current mode selection. The current soft key function is indicated in the soft key menu area to the right of the
status window. The locations of the different keys are illustrated in Figure 2-3.
Soft Keys

Soft Key
Menu

S820D

SiteMaster
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

LIMIT

MARKER

Status Window

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

PRINT

ENTER

Keypad
Hard
Keys

RUN
HOLD

+/-

SYS

MEAS/DISP

Function Hard Keys

Figure 2-3.

Site Master Front Panel

The following sections describe the various key functions.

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Function Hard Keys


MODE

Opens the mode selection box (below). Use the Up/Down arrow key to select a
mode. Press the ENTER key to implement.
o Measurement Mode
Freq - SWR
Return Loss
Cable Loss - One Port
DTF - SWR
Return Loss
Power Monitor

Figure 2-4.

Mode Selection Box

NOTE: Available mode selections will vary according to model number and options installed.
FREQ/DIST

Displays the Frequency or Distance to Fault soft key menus depending on the
measurement mode (see page 2-11).

AMPLITUDE

Displays the amplitude soft key menu for the current operating mode (see page
2-12).

MEAS/DISP

Displays the measurement and display soft key menus for the current operating
mode (see page 2-12).

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Keypad Hard Keys


This section contains an alphabetical listing of the Site Master front panel keypad controls
along with a brief description of each. More detailed descriptions of the major function
keys follow.
The following keypad hard key functions are printed in black on the keypad keys.
0-9

These keys are used to enter numerical data as required to setup or perform measurements.

+/

The plus/minus key is used to enter positive or negative values as required


to setup or perform measurements.

The decimal point is used to enter decimal values as required to setup or


perform measurements.

ESCAPE
CLEAR

Exits the present operation or clears the status window. If a parameter is


being edited, pressing this key will clear the value currently being entered
and restore the last valid entry. Pressing this key again will close the parameter. During normal sweeping, pressing this key will move up one
menu level.

Up/Down
Arrows

Increments or decrements a parameter value. The specific parameter value


affected typically appears in the message area of the LCD.

ENTER

Implements the current action or parameter selection.

ON
OFF

Turns the Anritsu Site Master on or off. When turned on, the saved system
state at the last turn-off is restored. If the ESCAPE/CLEAR key is held
down while the ON/OFF key is pressed, the factory preset state will be
restored.

SYS

Allows selection of the system setup parameters and display language. In


cable and antenna analyzer modes, the choices are Options, Clock, Self
Test, Status and Language.

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The following keypad hard key functions are printed in blue on the keypad keys.
This key is used to adust the brightness of the color display. Use the
Up/Down arrow key and ENTER to adjust the display brightness.
AUTO
SCALE

Automatically scales the status window for optimum resolution in cable


and antenna analyzer mode.

LIMIT

Displays the limit line menu for the current operating mode when in cable
or antenna analyzer mode.

MARKER

Displays the marker menu of the current operating mode when in cable or
antenna analyzer mode.

PRINT

Prints the current display to the selected printer via the RS232 serial port.

RECALL
DISPLAY

Recalls a previously saved trace from memory. When the key is pressed, a
Recall Trace selection box appears on the display. Select a trace using the
Up/Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement.

RECALL
SETUP

Recalls a previously saved setup from a memory location. When the key
is pressed, a Recall Setup selection box appears on the display. Select a
setup using the Up/Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement. Setup 0 recalls the factory preset state for the current mode.

RUN
HOLD

When in the Hold mode, this key starts the Site Master sweeping and provides a Single Sweep Mode trigger; when in the Run mode, it pauses the
sweep. When in the Hold mode, the hold symbol (page 2-18) appears on
the display. Hold mode can be used to conserve battery power.

SAVE
DISPLAY

Saves up to 200 displayed traces to non-volatile memory. When the key is


pressed, the Trace Name: box appears. Use the soft keys to enter up to 16
alphanumeric characters for that trace name and press the ENTER key to
save the trace.

SAVE
SETUP

Saves the current system setup to an internal non-volatile memory location. The number of locations available varies with the model number and
installed options. There are ten available locations in cable and antenna
analyzer mode and five in Power Monitor mode (Option 5). When the key
is pressed, a Save Setup selection box appears on the status window. Use
the Up/Down arrow key to select a setup and press the ENTER key to implement.

START
CAL

Starts the calibration in SWR, Return Loss, Cable Loss, or DTF measurement modes (not available in Power Monitor mode).

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Soft Keys
Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections. Each of the soft keys has a corresponding soft key label area on the status window. The label identifies the function of the soft key
for the current Mode selection.
The following figures show the soft key labels for each Mode selection.

MODE=FREQ:
SOFTKEYS:

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

MEAS/DISP

F1

Top

Resolution

F2

Bottom

Single
Sweep

Signal
Standard

Trace
Math
Trace
Overlay

Top
of
List

130
259
517

Fixed
CW

Page Up

Smoothing

Page
Down

On/Off

Bottom
of
List

Select
Trace

Top
of
List
Page Up

Page
Down

Back

Bottom
of
List

Delete
Trace
Delete
All
Trace

Figure 2-5.

Return Loss Mode Soft Key Labels

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MODE=DTF:

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

MEAS/DISP

SOFTKEYS:

D1

Top

Resolution

D2

Bottom

Single
Sweep
Trace
Math

DTF Aid

Trace
Overlay
Fixed
CW
Waveguide

Coax Cable

On/Off

Waveguide
Loss

Loss

Cutoff
Freq

Prop
Vel

Waveguide

Cable

Window

More

Window

Select
Trace

Top
of
List

Page Up

Back

Back

Page
Down
Bottom
of
List

Delete
Trace
Delete
All
Traces

Figure 2-6.

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Distance to Fault Mode Soft Key Labels

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Chapter 2 Functions and Operations

MODE=POWER MONITOR:

AMPLITUDE

SOFTKEYS:

Units
Rel
Offset
dB
Zero

Figure 2-7.

Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels (Option 5)

GPS
On/Off
Location

Options

Quality

Clock
Units
Printer

Reset

Self
Test

Hour

Status
Minute

Back

Change
Date
Format

GPS

Month
Language
English

Back

Day
Year
Back

Figure 2-8.

SYS Key Menu in Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode

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GPS
On/Off
Location

Options

Quality

Clock
Printer

Reset

Change
Date
Format

Self
Test

Hour

Status
Minute

Back
Month
GPS
Back

Language
English

Day
Year
Back

Figure 2-9.

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FREQ/DIST

Displays the frequency and distance menu depending on the measurement mode.

Frequency
Menu

The frequency and distance menu for cable and antenna analyzer measurements
provides for setting sweep frequency end points when Freq mode is selected. Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow
key.
q F1 Opens the F1 parameter for data entry. This is the start value for the
frequency sweep. Press ENTER when data entry is complete.
Opens the F2 parameter for data entry. This is the stop value for the
frequency sweep. Press ENTER when data entry is complete.

q F2

Allows selection of the signal standard to be used. Select


from the available international standards (Appendix C).

q Signal Standard

Distance
Menu

Provides for setting Distance to Fault parameters when a DTF mode is selected.
Choosing DIST causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area. Selected distance values may be
changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
q D1 Opens the start distance (D1) parameter for data entry. This is the start
value for the distance range (D1 default = 0). Press ENTER when data entry
is complete.
Opens the end distance (D2) parameter for data entry. This is the end
value for the distance range. Press ENTER when data entry is complete.

q D2

Provides interactive help to optimize DTF set up parameters. Use


the Up/Down arrow key to select a parameter to edit. Press ENTER when
data entry is complete.

q DTF Aid

Selects one of the Distance Sub-Menus, detailed below, depending


on whether the current calibration is for coaxial cable or wavguide media.

q More

Distance
Sub-Menu
(Waveguide)

Provides for setting the waveguide loss and cutoff frequency parameters of the
waveguide. Selected values may be changed using the Up/Down arrow key or
keypad.
q Waveguide Loss Opens the Waveguide Loss parameter for data entry. Enter the loss per meter (or foot) for the type of transmission line being tested.
Press ENTER when data entry is complete. (Range is 0 to 5.000 dB/m.)
Opens the cutoff frequency parameter for data entry. Enter the
cutoff frequency for the type of waveguide being tested. Press ENTER when
data entry is complete. (Range is 0 to 20)

q Cutoff Freq

Opens the waveguide list showing the currently selected


waveguides. Highlight the desired waveguide and use the Up/Down arrow
key and ENTER to make a selection. Press the Show All soft key to show the
complete waveguide list, where the currently selected waveguides are marked
with an asterisk. Press the Show Selected soft key to show only the selected
waveguides.

q Waveguide

Opens a menu of FFT windowing types for the DTF calculation.


Scroll the menu using the Up/Down arrow key and make a selection with the
ENTER key.

q Window

q Back

Returns to the Distance Menu.

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Distance
Sub-Menu
(Coax Cable)

Provides for setting the cable loss and relative propagation velocity of the coaxial cable. Selected values may be changed using the Up/Down arrow key or keypad.
q Loss Opens the Cable Loss parameter for data entry. Enter the loss per
meter (or foot) for the type of transmission line being tested. Press
ENTER when data entry is complete. (Range is 0 to 5.0 dB/m)
(relative propagation velocity) Opens the Propagation Velocity parameter for data entry. Enter the propagation velocity for the type of
transmission line being tested. Press ENTER when data entry is complete. (Range is 0.010 to 1.000)

q Prop Vel

Opens the coaxial cable list showing the currently selected coaxial cables. Highlight the desired coaxial cable and use the Up/Down arrow key and ENTER to make a selection. Press the Show All soft key to
show the complete coaxial cable list, where the currently selected coaxial
cables are marked with an asterisk. Press the Show Selected soft key to
show only the selected coaxial cables.
This feature provides a rapid means of setting both cable loss and propagation velocity. (Refer to Appendix A for a listing of common coaxial cables showing values for Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal
Attenuation in dB/m at the frequencies listed.) When a cable is selected
the nominal attenuation will be set to the value associated with the frequency in the table that is closest to the mid band of the frequency range
for the measurement. Custom coaxial cables can be uploaded via the
Handheld Software Tools program.

q Cable

Opens a menu of FFT windowing types for the DTF calculation. Scroll the menu using the Up/Down arrow key and make a selection
with the ENTER key. Refer to Appendix B for more details on windowing.

q Window

q Back

Returns to the Distance Menu.

AMPLITUDE

Displays the amplitude or scale menu depending on the measurement mode.

Amplitude
Menu

Provides for changing the status window scale. Selected values may be changed
using the Up/Down arrow key or keypad.
Choosing AMPLITUDE in cable and antenna analyzer measurement modes
causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corresponding values to be
shown in the message area.
Opens the top parameter for data entry and provides for setting the
top scale value. Press ENTER when data entry is complete.

q Top

Opens the bottom parameter for data entry and provides for setting
the bottom scale value. Press ENTER when data entry is complete.

q Bottom

MEAS/DISP

Displays the Meas/Disp soft key menu for the current operating mode.

Meas/Disp
Menu

Provides for changing the status window resolution, single or continuous sweep,
and access to the Trace Math functions.
Choosing MEAS/DISP in cable and antenna analyzer Freq or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed.

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Opens the status window to change the resolution. Choose 130,
259, or 517 data points. (In DTF mode, resolution can only be adjusted
through the DTF Aid table.)

q Resolution

Toggles the sweep between single sweep and continuous


sweep. In single sweep mode, each sweep must be activated by the
RUN/HOLD button.

q Single Sweep

Opens up the Trace Math functions (trace-memory or


trace+memory) for comparison of the real time trace in the status window
with any of the traces from memory. (Not available in DTF mode.)

q Trace Math

Opens up the Trace Overlay functions menu to allow the


current trace to be displayed with a trace in memory overlaid on it. Choose
On or Off and Select Trace to select the trace from memory to be overlaid.

q Trace Overlay

Toggles the fixed CW function ON or OFF. When OFF, a narrow band of frequencies around the selected frequency is generated. This enhances the immunity of the Site Master to an interfering signal. When CW is
ON, only a single frequency with a very narrow band width is generated by
the Site Master. The sweep speed is faster in CW ON mode. If CW is ON
during normal RL or SWR measurements, it may be more susceptible to interfering signals, so use this feature with caution. Interfering signals can
make the measurement look better or worse than it really is.

q Fixed CW

Sets the level of smoothing applied to a frequency measurement trace. A level of 0 turns smoothing OFF. Levels 1 through 20 turn
smoothing ON and set the smoothing percentage (the higher the level, the
higher the smoothing applied to the trace). Smoothing is a trace averaging
process that reduces or removes ripples from frequency swept data. This is
especially useful when making 1-port cable loss measurements with a short at
the other end of the cable. The ripple that is usually present in this kind of
measurement can be removed with smoothing resulting in a more accurate
average cable loss frequency response trace. Care should be taken when applying smoothing so as not to remove ripples that are inherent parts of the
data (as opposed to measurement artifacts).

q Smoothing

MARKER

Choosing MARKER in cable and antenna analyzer freq and dist mode causes
the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown
in the message area. Selected frequency marker or distance marker locations
may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
q M1 Selects the M1 marker parameter and opens the M1 marker second
level menu.
q On/Off Turns the selected marker on or off.
Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press
ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous
value.

q Edit

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the maximum amplitude value.

q Marker To Peak

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the minimum amplitude value.

q Marker To Valley

Returns to the Main Markers Menu.


through M4 Selects the marker parameter and opens the marker second
level menu.
q Back

q M2

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q On/Off

Turns the selected marker on or off.

Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press


ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous
value.

q Edit

Displays delta amplitude value as well as delta frequency or distance for the selected marker with respect to the M1 marker.

q Delta (Mx-M1)

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the maximum amplitude value.

q Marker To Peak

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the minimum amplitude value.

q Marker To Valley

Returns to the Main Markers Menu.


All Off Turns all markers off.
q Back

Opens the continuation of the Marker Menus.


M5 Selects the M5 marker parameter and opens the M5 second level
menu.

q More
q

q On/Off

Turns the selected marker on or off.

Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press


ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value.

q Edit

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the maximum amplitude value between
marker M1 and marker M2.

q Peak Between M1 & M2

Places the selected marker at the frequency or distance with the minimum amplitude value between
marker M1 and marker M2.

q Valley Between M1 & M2

q Back

Returns to the Main Markers Menu.

Selects the M6 marker parameter and opens the M6 second level


menu.

q M6

q On/Off

Turns the selected marker on or off.

Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry. Press


ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value.

q Edit

Places the selected marker at the peak between marker M3 and marker M4.

q Peak Between M3 & M4

Places the selected marker at the valley


between marker M3 and marker M4.

q Valley Between M3 & M4


q Back

Returns to the Main Markers Menu.

Turns all markers off


Back Returns to the Main Markers Menu.
q All Off

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LIMIT

Pressing LIMIT in cable and antenna analyzer frequency and distance mode activates a menu of limit related functions. Use the corresponding soft key to select
the desired limit function. Then use the Up/Down arrow key to change its value,
which is displayed in the message area at the bottom of the status window.
Choosing LIMIT in Freq or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below
to be displayed.
Sets a single limit value in dB. Menu choices are:
Turns the single limit function on or off

q Single Limit
q On/Off
q Edit

Allows entry of the limit amplitude.

Returns to the previous menu.


Multiple Limits Sets multiple user defined limits, and can be used to create
a limit mask for quick pass/fail measurements.
q Segment 1 through Segment 5 Opens the segment menu.
q Back

q On/Off
q Edit

Turns the segment on or off.

Opens the parameter for data entry.

q Prev Segment

ment.

Edit or view the parameters of the previous seg-

Edit or view the parameters of the next segment. If


the next segment is off when this button is pressed, the starting point
of the next segment will be set equal to the ending point of the current
segment.

q Next Segment

q Back
q Back

Returns to the previous menu.

Returns to the previous menu.


Turns the audible limit beep indicator on or off.

q Limit Beep

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SYS

In cable and antenna analyzer or optional power monitor mode, pressing the
SYS key displays the following System menu soft key selections:
Displays a second level of functions:
Units Select the unit of measurement (metric or English).

q Options
q

Displays a menu of supported printers. Use the Up/Down arrow


key and ENTER key to make the selection.

q Printer

Toggles the date format between


MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, and YYYY/MM/DD.

q Change Date Format


q GPS

Opens the GPS soft key menu.

NOTE: The system may take as long as five minutes to locate and lock on to
the satellites, depending upon conditions at the location.
q

Press the GPS On/Off soft key to turn the GPS feature on or off.

Press the Location soft key to view the latitude, longitude, altitude and
UTC Time. The location will display N/A for all parameters until such
time as the GPS has synched to five satellites.

Press the Quality soft key to display the number of tracked satellites
and the GPS quality.

Press the Reset soft key to reset the GPS.

q Back

Returns to the top-level SYS Menu.

Returns to the top-level SYS Menu.


Clock Displays a second level of functions:
q Hour Enter the hour (0-23) using the Up/Down arrow key or the keypad. Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore
the previous value.
q Back

Enter the minute (0-59) using the Up/Down arrow key or the
keypad. Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value.

q Minute

Enter the month (1-12) using the Up/Down arrow key or the
keypad. Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value.

q Month

Enter the day using the Up/Down arrow key or the keypad. Press
ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous
value.

q Day

Enter the year (2003-2036) using the Up/Down arrow key or the
keypad. Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value.

q Year

q Back
q Self Test

Returns to the top-level SYS menu.


Start an instrument self test.

In cable and antenna analyzer freq or dist measurement mode, displays the current instrument status, including calibration status, temperature,
and battery charge state. Press ESCAPE to return to operation.

q Status

Pressing this soft key immediately changes the language used to


display messages on the Site Master status window. Choices are English,
French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. The default language is
English.

q Language

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Power Monitor Menus


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.
The following soft keys are available when the AMPLITUDE key is pressed.
Toggles between dBm and Watts.
Rel Turns relative mode OFF, if currently ON. If relative mode is currently OFF, turns it ON and causes the power level to be measured and saved
as the base level. Subsequent measurements are then displayed relative to this
saved value. With units of dBm, relative mode displays dBr; with units of
Watts, relative mode displays % (percent).

q Units
q

Turns Offset OFF, if currently ON. If Offset is currently OFF, turns


it ON and opens the Offset parameter for data entry (0-60). Press ENTER
when data entry is complete.
Offset is the attenuation (in dB) inserted in the line between the DUT and the
RF detector. The attenuation is added to the measured input level prior to display.

q Offset

Turns Zero OFF, if currently ON. If Zero is currently OFF, this


softkey turns it ON and initiates collection of a series of power level samples,
which are averaged and saved. This saved value is then subtracted from subsequent measurements prior to display.

q Zero

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Symbols
Table 2-1 provides a listing of the symbols used as condition indicators on the TFT LCD
status window.
Table 2-1. TFT LCD Icon Symbols
Icon
HOLD

dx
T

Symbol
Site Master is in Hold for power conservation. To resume sweeping, press
the RUN/HOLD key. When running on battery power, after 10 minutes
without a key press, the Site Master will automatically activate the power
conservation mode.
Integrator Failure. Intermittent integrator failure may be caused by interference 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.)
When calibration is performed, the Site Master stores the temperature. If
the temperature drifts outside the specified range, this icon will appear at
the top of the status window, and the Cal Off message will be displayed. A
recalibration at the current temperature is recommended.
Indicates the remaining charge on the battery. The inner white rectangle
grows longer as the battery charge depletes.

6
Cal On

Cal Off

GPS

GPS

Indicates internal data processing.


The Site Master has been calibrated with discrete Open, Short and Load
components.
The Site Master has not been calibrated.
GPS is on and locked to the satellites.
This symbol displayed in red means GPS is on and is searching for satellites. The same symbol in green means the Site Master has stored the GPS
location information but is not currently locked to the satellites. The data
will remain stored until the unit is turned off.

Self Test
At turn-on, the Site Master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure the system is
functioning properly. Note that the voltage and temperature are displayed in the lower left
corner below the self test message. If the battery is low, or if the ambient temperature is not
within the specified operational range, Self Test will fail. If Self Test fails and the battery is
fully charged and the Site Master is within the specified operating temperature range, call
your Anritsu Service Center.

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Error Messages
Self Test Error Messages
A listing of Self Test Error messages is provided in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2.

Self Test Error Messages

Error Message

Description

Battery Low

Battery voltage is less than 9.5 volts. Charge battery. If condition persists, call your Anritsu Service Center.

External Power Low

External supply voltage is less than 10 volts. Call your Anritsu Service
Center

PLL Failed

Phase-locked loops failed to lock. Charge battery. If condition persists


with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center

Integrator Failed

Integration circuit could not charge to a valid level. Charge battery. If


condition persists with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center.

EEPROM R/W
Failed

Non-volatile memory system has failed. Call your Anritsu Service


Center.

Out Of Temp.
Range

Ambient temperature is not within the specified operating range. If the


temperature is within the specified operating range and the condition
persists, call your Anritsu Service Center.

RTC Battery Low

The internal real-time clock battery is low. A low or drained clock battery will affect the date stamp on saved traces. Contact your nearest
Anritsu Service Center.

PLL Lock Fail

The reference oscillator has phase lock loop errors. If condition persists
with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center.

Battery Cal Lost

Battery communication failed. The indicated battery charge status may


be invalid. If condition persists, call your Anritsu Service Center.

Memory Fail

The EEPROM test on the Site Master main board has failed. If condition persists, call your Anritsu Service Center.

The time and date


Have not been set
on this Site Master.
To set it, after exiting here press
the <SYS> [Clock]
keys.
Press ENTER or
ESC to continue

The time and date are not properly set in the Site Master. If condition
persists, call your Anritsu Service Center.

Note: A listing of Anritsu Service Centers is provided on page 1-9.

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Range Error Messages


A listing of Range Error messages is provided in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3.

Range Error Messages

Error Message

Description

RANGE
ERROR:F1 > F2

The start (F1) frequency is greater than the stop (F2) frequency.

RANGE
ERROR:D1 > D2

The start (D1) distance is greater than the stop (D2) distance.

RANGE
ERROR:D2 >
DMax=xx.x ft (m)

The stop distance (D2) exceeds the maximum unaliased range. This
range is limited to 1197 meters (3929 ft.) and is determined by the frequency span, number of points, and relative propagation velocity:
(1.5 108) (dp - 1) (V f )
MaximumUnaliased Range =
F2 - F1
Where:

dp is the number of data points (130, 259, or 517)


Vf is the relative propagation velocity
F2 is the stop frequency in Hz
F1 is the start frequency in Hz
Maximum Unaliased Range is in meters

RANGE ERROR:
TOP<=BOTTOM

The SWR scale parameter top value is less than or equal to its bottom
value.

RANGE ERROR:
TOP>=BOTTOM

The RL scale parameter top value is greater than or equal to its bottom
value.

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General Error Messages


A listing of General Error Messages is provided below.
Table 2-4.

General Error Messages

Error Message

Description

CAL
Incomplete

A complete open, short, and load calibration must be performed before


calibration can be turned on.

Dist Requires
F1 < F2

Valid distance to fault plots require a non-zero frequency span.

Invalid Sweep Data

The sweep data is invalid.

Use Options menu


to select a printer

Attempting to print a display with no printer selected. Select a printer,


then retry.

Cannot zero
input signal too high

Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with an


input of greater than 20 dBm.

No detector installed

Power Monitor mode is selected, but there is no detector connected to


the instrument.

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Battery Information
Charging a New Battery
The NiMH battery supplied with the Site Master has already completed three charge and
discharge cycles at the factory and full battery performance should be realized after your
first charge.
NOTE: The battery will not charge if the battery temperature is above 45 C or
below 0 C.

Charging the Battery in the Site Master


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: 40-168) 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.
The green external power indicator on the Site Master will illuminate, indicating
the presence of external DC power, the battery charge indicator will light, and
the battery will begin fast charging. The charging indicator will remain lit as
long as the battery is fast charging. Once the battery is fully charged, the fast
charging indicator will turn off and a trickle charge will be started to maintain
battery capacity. If the battery fails to charge, contact your nearest Anritsu service center.
NOTES: If a battery is excessively discharged, it may require several hours of
trickle charging before the charger will allow a fast charge. Switching to fast
charge mode is not automatic. You must either cycle the power on and off, or
disconnect and reconnect the AC-DC adapter.
If the battery temperature exceeds 45 C while charging, the charging will stop
and the charge indicator will turn off. Charging will resume automatically when
the temperature drops below 45 C.

Charging the Battery in the Optional Charger


Up to two batteries can be charged sequentially in the optional battery charger.
Step 1. Remove the NiMH battery from your Site Master and place it in the optional
charger (Anritsu part number 2000-1029).
Step 2. Connect the lead from the AC-DC adapter to the charger.
Step 3. Connect the AC-DC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appropriate for your application.

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Each battery holder in the optional charger has an LED charging status indicator. The LED
color changes as the battery is charged:
Red indicates the battery is charging
Green indicates the battery is fully charged
Yellow indicates the battery is in a waiting state (see below).
A yellow light may occur because the battery became too warm during the charge cycle.
The charger will allow the battery to cool off before continuing the charge. A yellow light
may also indicate that the charger is alternating charge to each of the two batteries.
A blinking red light indicates less than 13 VDC is being supplied to the charger stand.
Check that the correct AC charger adapter is connected to the charger stand. If the battery
fails to charge, contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center.

Determining Remaining Battery Life


When the AC-DC adapter is unplugged from the Site Master, the battery indicator symbol
will be continuously displayed at the top left corner of the Site Master display (Figure
2-10). A totally black bar within the battery icon indicates a fully charged battery. When
LOW BATT replaces the battery indicator bar at the top left corner, a couple of minutes of
measurement time remains. If a flashing LOW BATT is accompanied by an audio beep at
the end of each trace, the battery has approximately one minute of useable time remaining.

BATTERY INDICATOR

Figure 2-10.

Site Master Battery Indicator

Once all the power has drained from the battery, the Site Master LCD will fade. At this
point, your Site Master will switch itself off and the battery will need to be recharged.
During operation, the battery condition can be viewed by pressing the SYS key and selecting the Self Test soft key (Figure 2-11). The battery condition will be displayed as a percentage of charge remaining.

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Selftest
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .

24C

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PASSED

RTC Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1V
Battery (11.1V)

Battery Cal . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

PASSED

Battery Charge. . . . . . . . . . .

84% (I = 743mA)

VNA PLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PASSED

VNA Integrator . . . . . . . . . .

PASSED

Press ESCAPE to return.


Figure 2-11.

Self Test Display

Battery Life
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.
It is normal for NiMH batteries to self-discharge during storage (Figure 2-12) and to degrade to 80% of original capacity after 12 months of continuous use.

Figure 2-12.

NiMH Battery Storage Characteristics

The battery can be charged and discharged 300 to 500 times, but it will eventually wear out.
The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is noticeably shorter than normal.

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Important Battery Information

With a new NiMH battery, full performance is achieved after three to five complete
charge and discharge cycles. The NiMH battery supplied with the Site Master has already
completed three charge and discharge cycles at the factory.

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.

Do not charge batteries for longer than 24 hours, as overcharging may shorten battery
life.

If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

Storing the battery in extreme hot or cold places will reduce the capacity and lifetime of
the battery. The battery will discharge faster at higher ambient temperatures (see Figure
2-12).

Discharge an NiMH battery from time to time to improve battery performance and battery life.

The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear
out.

The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is noticeably shorter than normal.

If a battery is allowed to totally discharge, the smart-memory capability of the battery


may be lost, resulting in incorrect battery capacity readings or loss of communication
with the battery.

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

Do not drop, mutilate or attempt to disassemble the battery.

Never use a damaged or worn out charger or battery.

Always use the battery for its intended purpose only.

Temperature extremes will affect the ability of the battery to charge. Allow the battery to
cool down or warm up as necessary before use or charging.

Battery storage is recommended at less than 45 C.

Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not place batteries in the trash.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!

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Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the Anritsu Site Master. The intent of this chapter
is to provide the user with a starting point for making basic cable and antenna analyzer and
power monitor measurements. Procedures that are specific to cable and antenna analyzer
mode (page 3-2), and common to all modes (page 3-12) are presented.

Power On Procedure
The Anritsu Site Master is capable of up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully
charged, field-replaceable battery. Built-in energy conservation features allow battery life to
be extended.
The Site Master can also be operated from a 12.5 Vdc source (which will also simultaneously charge the battery). This can be achieved with either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter
(P/N 40-168) or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 806-62). Both items
are included as standard accessories (see Chapter 1).
To power on the Site Master:
Step 1. Press the ON/OFF front panel key (Figure 3-1).

S820D

SiteMaster
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

LIMIT

MARKER

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

PRINT

ENTER

RUN
HOLD

+/-

SYS

MEAS/DISP

ON/OFF
KEY

Figure 3-1.

Site Master On/Off Key

Step 2. The Site Master will display the model number, the firmware revision, the internal temperature and voltage, and then perform a five second self test. At completion of the self-test, the screen displays a prompt to press ENTER to
continue. If enter is not pressed, the Site Master will continue after a five second
timeout.
Step 3. Press ENTER to continue.
The Site Master is now ready for operation.

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Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode


Selecting the Frequency
For the OSL calibration the frequency range for the desired measurement must be set. The
Site Master will automatically set the frequency when a particular signal standard is selected, or the frequency can be manually set using the F1 and F2 soft keys.
To set the frequency to a specific signal standard for an OSL calibration:
Step 1. Press the FREQ/DIST key.
Step 2. Press the Signal Standard soft key.
Step 3. Use the Up/Down arrow key to highlight the desired standard, then press the
ENTER key to select.
To manually select the frequency range for an OSL calibration:
Step 1. Press the FREQ/DIST key.
Step 2. Press the F1 soft key.
Step 3. Enter the desired start frequency using the key pad or the Up/Down arrow key.
Step 4. Press ENTER to set F1 to the desired frequency.
Step 5. Press the F2 soft key.
Step 6. Enter the desired stop frequency using the keypad or the Up/Down arrow key.
Step 7. Press ENTER to set F2 to the desired frequency.
Step 8. Check that the start and stop frequencies displayed match the desired measurement range.

Calibration
Calibration Methods
For accurate results, the Site Master must be calibrated before making any measurements.
The Site Master must be re-calibrated whenever the setup frequency changes, the temperature exceeds the calibration temperature range or when the test port extension cable is removed or replaced.
An OSL calibration is an Open, Short and Load calibration for a selected frequency range,
and is no longer valid if the frequency is changed.
If a Test Port Extension Cable is to be used, the Site Master must be calibrated with the
Test Port Extension Cable in place. The Test Port Extension Cable is a phase stable cable
and is used as an extension cable on the test port to ensure accurate and repeatable measurements. This phase stable cable can be moved and bent while making a measurement
without causing errors in the measurement.
NOTE: The test port extension cable should have the appropriate connectors
for the measurement. Use of additional connector adapters after the test port
extension cable can contribute to measurement errors not compensated for
during calibration.

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Calibration Verification
During the calibration process in Return Loss mode, there are typical measurement levels
expected. Verifying the measurement levels displayed on the screen during calibration can
save valuable time in the field.
Trace Characteristics in Return Loss Mode
As the discrete calibration components are connected to the Site Master RF out port, the
following measurement levels will be displayed on the screen:
q

When an OPEN is connected, a trace will be displayed between 0-20 dB.

When a SHORT is connected, a trace will be displayed between 0-20 dB.

When a LOAD is connected, a trace will be displayed between 0-50 dB.

The following procedures explain standard OSL calibration. Refer to Figure 3-2 for a calibration setup diagram.
NOTE: An S820D with option 11NF has a special N-type test port connector
that allows operation up to 20 GHz. However, the N-type calibration components are only specified up to 18 GHz. Therefore, when using these N-type calibration components with the S820D, data can be displayed up to 20 GHz, but
specifications for data over 18 GHz are not guaranteed.

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OSL Calibration Procedure


In Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode, if the Cal Off message is displayed, or the test port
cable has been changed, a new calibration is required. The following procedures detail how
to perform the OSL calibration.
OPEN
SHORT

CALIBRATION

LOAD

TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL)

RFOUT/REFLECTION
TEST PORT

S820D

SiteMaster
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

LIMIT

MARKER

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

Figure 3-2.

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

PRINT

ENTER

RUN
HOLD

+/-

SYS

MEAS/DISP

Calibration Setup

Coaxial OSL Calibration


Step 1. Select the appropriate frequency range, as described on page 3-2.
Step 2. Press the START CAL (3) key to start the OSL calibration procedure.
Step 3. Select the Coaxial soft key. The Coaxial DUT Connector Selection menu will appear, with the Start Calibration function highlighted. Check if the correct DUT
connector is selected. The selected connector type is marked by the symbol (*)
and is also displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Step 4.

If the correct DUT connector is selected, proceed with the calibration (go to
Step 5). To choose a different connector, use the Up/Down arrow key to highlight the desired connector. Press the ENTER key to select the new connector
and to go to its configuration listing, which lists the offset length values for the
Short and Open, as well as the capacitance values for the Open. To choose a different connector, go back to the previous menu (use the Up/Down arrow key to
highlight the text Coaxial DUT Connector Selection and then press the ENTER
key). Otherwise, proceed with the calibration.

Step 5. Press the ENTER key or the Start Cal soft key to start the calibration. The message Connect OPEN to RF Out Port will appear in a message box.
Step 6. Connect the required Open component and press the ENTER key. After several
seconds of measurements and calculations, the message Connect SHORT to RF
Out Port will appear.

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Step 7. Remove the Open, connect the required Short component and press the ENTER
key. The message Connect LOAD to RF Out Port will appear.
Step 8. Remove the Short, connect the required calibrated Termination component and
press the ENTER key. An audible tone will sound when the calibration is complete.
Step 9. Verify that the calibration has been properly performed by checking that the Cal
ON message is now displayed in the upper left corner of the display.
NOTE: When using calibration components with connectors not listed in the selection menu, highlight either of the Coax User Defined #1 or #2 selections and
press the ENTER key to input the calibration coefficients for those particular
components. In the configuration menu, use the Up/Down arrow key to highlight
Short Offset Length and press the ENTER key. Enter the desired value in the
pop-up window then press the ENTER key. Repeat this process for the remaining coefficients. Once the entries are completed, proceed with the calibration.
The coefficients will be retained in memory even after the unit is powered down.
Also, the coefficients will be saved as part of any Save Setup. However, if the
unit is powered up in factory preset state, then the coefficients for both user defined connectors will be reset to 0 (this will not affect any coefficients that are
part of the Save Setups). To store multiple user-defined configurations, enter
the values for the OSL User Defined #1 or #2 settings, perform an actual calibration and then save the setup. Repeat this process for other user defined calibration components. Recalling any of the saved setups in the future will bring
up the user defined values stored in that setup.

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Waveguide OSL Calibration
Step 1. Select the appropriate frequency range, as described on page 3-2.
Step 2. Press the START CAL (3) key to start the OSL calibration.
Step 3. Select the Waveguide soft key. The Waveguide Flange Selection menu will appear, with the Start Calibration function highlighted. Check if the correct DUT
waveguide is selected from the list in the menu. The selected waveguide flange
type is marked by the symbol (*) and is also displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Step 4. If the correct DUT waveguide is selected, proceed with the calibration (go to
Step 5). To choose a different waveguide, use the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the desired waveguide. Press the ENTER key to select the new waveguide
flange and go to its configuration listing, which lists the lengths of the calibration 1/8th and 3/8th Offset Shorts as well as the waveguide Cutoff Frequency.
To choose a different waveguide, go back to the previous menu (use the
Up/Down arrow key to highlight Waveguide Flange Selection and press the
ENTER key). Otherwise, proceed with the calibration.
Step 5. Press the ENTER key or the Start Cal soft key to start the calibration. The message Connect 1/8 OFFSET SHORT to RF Out Port will appear in a message box.
Step 6. Connect the required 1/8 offset short component and press the ENTER key. After several seconds of measurements and calculations, the message Connect 3/8
OFFSET SHORT to RF Out Port will appear.
Step 7. Remove the 1/8 offset short, connect the required 3/8 offset short component
and press the ENTER key. The message Connect LOAD to RF Out Port will appear.
Step 8. Remove the 3/8 offset short, connect the required calibrated Termination component and press the ENTER key. An audible tone will sound when the calibration is complete.
Step 9. Verify that the calibration has been properly performed by checking that the Cal
ON message is now displayed in the upper left corner of the display.
NOTE: When using waveguide calibration components with flanges not listed in
the selection menu, highlight either of the WG User Defined #1 or #2 selections
and press the ENTER key to input the calibration parameters for those particular components. In the configuration menu, use the Up/Down arrow key to highlight 1/8 Offset Length and press the ENTER key. Enter the desired value in the
pop-up window then press the ENTER key. Repeat this process for the remaining parameters. Once the entries are completed, proceed with the calibration.
The parameters will be retained in memory even after the unit is powered
down. Also, the parameters will be saved as part of any Save Setup. However,
if the unit is powered up in factory preset state, then the parameters for both
user defined calibration components will be reset (this will not affect any parameters that are part of the Save Setups). To store multiple user-defined configurations, enter the values for the WG User Defined #1 or #2 settings, perform an
actual calibration and then save the setup. Repeat this process for other user
defined calibration components. Recalling any of the saved setups in the future
will bring up the user defined values stored in that setup.

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NOTE: The calibration coefficients stored in the Site Master and used during
the OSL or WG calibrations are specific to the calibration components listed as
accessories for the S810D or S820D. Using calibration components that are not
listed as accessories may lead to inaccurate calibration results, unless the
user-defined configurations are actually used to perform the calibration.

Calibration with a Test Port Extension Cable


If a Test Port Extension Cable is to be used, the Site Master must be calibrated with the
Test Port Extension Cable in place. Follow the same calibration procedures as above with
the OSL components in place at the end of the test port extension cable.

Auto Scale
The Site Master can automatically set the scale to the minimum and maximum values of the
measurement on the y-axis of the graph. This function is particularly useful for measurements in SWR mode. To automatically set the scale, press the AUTO SCALE key. The
Site Master will automatically set the top and bottom scales to the minimum and maximum
values of the measurement with some margin on the y-axis of the LCD.

Amplitude Scale
The following procedure sets the top and bottom scale display.
Step 1. Press the AMPLITUDE key to call up the Scale Menu.
Step 2. Press the Top soft key and use the keypad or Up/Down arrow key to edit the top
scale value. Press ENTER to set.
Step 3. Press the Bottom soft key and use the keypad or Up/Down arrow key to edit the
bottom scale value. Press ENTER to set.
NOTE: Typically the y-axis scale of the graph is 0-60 dB (return loss) but for
some measurements (for example, insertion loss) the scale may be changed to
0-10 dB. If the scale is not changed, some measurement results may not be
easily viewed on the screen.

Set the Distance and Waveguide or Cable Type


In Distance-To-Fault (DTF) mode, the length of the transmission line (distance) and the
waveguide or cable type are selected. The waveguide type determines the cutoff frequency
and waveguide loss, and 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.
NOTE: Selecting the correct waveguide or cable is very important for accurate
measurements and for identifying faults in the transmission line. Selecting the
incorrect waveguide or cable type will shift the DTF trace vertically and horizontally making it difficult to accurately locate faults.
Depending upon whether the current calibration is for coaxial cable or waveguide media, the DTF Aid soft key will display the DTF parameters for the
appropriate media.

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Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select DTF Return Loss or DTF SWR mode. The Site Master automatically sets
D1 to zero.
Step 3. Press the D2 soft key.
Step 4. Enter the appropriate D2 value for the maximum length of the transmission line
and press the ENTER key to set the D2 value.
Step 5. Press the DTF Aid soft key.
Step 6. Using the Up/Down arrow key, highlight Cable = or Waveguide = and press
ENTER. Use the Up/Down arrow key to select the cable or waveguide from the
list. The custom cable list can be created and uploaded using the Handheld Software Tools application provided with the Site Master (Chapter 10).
Step 7. The Propagation Velocity and Cable loss for the selected coaxial cable, or the
Cutoff Frequency and Loss of the selected waveguide, will be displayed, and
can be changed using the Up/Down arrow key to select the parameter. Press
ENTER to edit, and ENTER again to accept the change.
Step 8. When all parameters have been set, press ENTER.

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Save and Recall a Setup


Saving a Setup
Saving a cable and antenna analyzer setup configuration in memory will preserve the calibration information.
Step 1. To save the configuration in one of the available user setup locations, press
SAVE SETUP. There are ten locations in cable and antenna analyzer modes.
Step 2. Use the key pad or the Up/Down arrow key to select a location.
Step 3. Press ENTER to save the setup.

Recalling a Setup
The following procedure recalls a setup from memory.
Step 1. Press the RECALL SETUP key.
Step 2. Select the desired setup using the Up/Down arrow key.
Step 3. Press ENTER to recall the setup.
NOTE: Only setups from the current mode are displayed.

Save and Recall a Display


Saving a Display
The following procedure saves a display to memory.
Step 1. Press the SAVE DISPLAY key to activate the alphanumeric menu for trace
storage.
Step 2. Use the soft keys to enter a label for the saved trace.
For example, to save a display with the name TX1 RETURN LOSS press the
soft key group that contains the letter T then press the T soft key. Press the
soft key group that contains the letter X then press the X soft key. Press the
number 1 key on the numeric keypad. Use the soft keys and keypad as necessary to enter the entire name, then press ENTER to complete the process.

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NOTES: More than one trace can be saved using the same alphanumeric
name, as traces are stored chronologically, using the time/date stamp.
Pressing the SAVE DISPLAY key will bring up the last saved trace name on
the input line. Pressing the Delete soft key will erase the entire trace name. To
erase only one character of a trace name, press the Up/Down arrow key to select the character, then press the Delete soft key. This feature can be useful
when naming traces sequentially, such as: Trace 1, Trace 2, etc.

Recalling a Display
The following procedure recalls a previously saved display from memory.
Step 1. Press the RECALL DISPLAY key.
Step 2. Select the desired display using the Up/Down arrow key.
Step 3. Press ENTER to recall the display.

Changing the Units


By default, the Site Master displays information in metric units. Use the following procedure to change the display to English units when in cable and antenna analyzer mode.
Step 1. Press the SYS key.
Step 2. Select the Options soft key.
Step 3. Press the Units soft key to change from metric to English measurement units, or
vice versa. The current selection is displayed at the bottom left corner of the
screen.

Changing the Language


By default, the Site Master displays messages in English. To change the display language:
Step 1. Press the SYS key.
Step 2. Select the Language soft key.
Step 3. Select the desired language. Choices are English, French, German, Spanish,
Chinese, and Japanese. The default language is English.

Adjusting Markers
Step 1. Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu.
Step 2. Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function.
Step 3. Press the Edit soft key and enter an appropriate value using the keypad or
Up/Down arrow key to move the marker without redrawing the trace. Pressing
the ON/OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function.
Step 4. Press the Back soft key to return to the Markers Menu.
Step 5. Repeat the steps for markers M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6.

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Adjusting Limits
The Site Master offers two types of limits: a single horizontal limit line and segmented limits.
Adjusting a Single Limit
Step 1. Press the LIMIT key.
Step 2. Press the Single Limit soft key.
Step 3. Press the Edit soft key.
Step 4. Either enter the value using the numeric keypad or scroll the limit line using the
Up/Down arrow key.
Step 5. Press ENTER to set the location of the limit line.
Defining an Upper Limit
An upper limit is one where the measurement fails if the data appears above the limit line.
Press the Upper/Lower Limit soft key, if necessary, so that the status window says:
Fail if data is: Above Line.
Defining a Lower Limit
A lower limit is one where the measurement fails if the data appears below the limit line.
Press the Upper/Lower Limit soft key, if necessary, so that the status window says:
Fail if data is: Below Line.
Adjusting Segmented Limits
Segmented limit lines are defined separately as five upper limit segments and five lower
limit segments. This allows the definition of a spectral mask.
A limit segment is defined by its end points. That is, starting frequency, starting amplitude,
ending frequency, and ending amplitude. This procedure describes the setting of two upper
limit segments. The steps can be carried over to the other upper limit segments as well as to
the lower limit segments.
Step 1. Press the LIMIT key.
Step 2. Press the Multiple Upper Limits soft key.
Step 3. Press the Segment 1 soft key.
Step 4. Press the Edit soft key. The status window will successively display the value of
the segment endpoints: Start Freq, Start Limit, End Freq, End Limit.
Step 5. Edit each value using the numeric keypad or scroll the limit line using the
Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER to set.
Step 6. Press the Next Segment soft key to move on to Segment 2. If the status of Segment 2 is OFF, pressing the Next Segment soft key will automatically set the
start point of segment 2 equal to the end point of Segment 1.
Step 7. Repeat these steps for the remaining segments.
Step 8. When the final segment is defined, press the Back soft key to end the editing
process.

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NOTES: The Site Master does not allow overlapping limit segments of the
same type. That is, two upper limit segments cannot overlap and two lower limit
segments cannot overlap.
The Site Master also does not allow vertical limit segments. A limit segment in
which the start and end frequencies are the same, but the limit values are different, cannot be specified.
Enabling the Limit Beep
Both limit types can indicate a limit violation by enabling the Limit Beep. An audible
"beep" will sound at each data point that violates the defined limit.
Step 1. Press the LIMIT key (numeric keypad number 7).
Press the Limit Beep soft key. The status window will indicate that the status of the limit
beep is On, and the soft key will remain in the "down" state. Press the Limit Beep soft key
again to disable the limit beep.

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Printing
Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as described below. Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings.

Printing a Screen
Step 1. Obtain the desired measurement display.
Step 2. Press the SYS key and the Options soft key.
Step 3. Press the Printer soft key and select from the displayed menu of supported printers.
Step 4. Press the PRINT key.
Step 5. Connect the printer as shown in Figure 3-3.

S820D

SERIAL-TO-PARALLEL
INTERFACE CABLE
2000-753

SiteMaster
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

LIMIT

MARKER

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

Figure 3-3-.

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

HP
DESKJET
PRINTER

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

PRINT

ENTER

RUN
HOLD

+/-

SYS

MEAS/DISP

Site Master Printer Setup

Printer Switch Settings


Set the switches on the serial-to-parallel interface cable to the HP Deskjet 450 ink jet
printer as follows:
SW1

SW2

SW3

SW4

SW5

SW6

SW7

SW8

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

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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 3-4).

Figure 3-4.

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Chapter 4
Cable and Antenna
Analyzer Measurements
Introduction
This chapter provides a description of cable and antenna analyzer measurements, including
line sweeping fundamentals and line sweeping measurement procedures, available when the
Site Master is in frequency or DTF mode.

Line Sweep Fundamentals


In wireless communication, the transmit and receive antennas are connected to the radio
through a transmission line. This transmission line is usually a coaxial cable or waveguide.
This connection system is referred to as a transmission feed line system. Figure 4-1 shows
an example of a typical transmission feed line system.

Figure 4-1.

A Typical Transmission Feed Line System

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The performance of a transmission feed line system may be affected by excessive signal reflection 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. Cable loss is caused by attenuation of the signal as it passes through
the transmission line and connectors.
To verify the performance of the transmission feed line system and analyze these problems,
three types of line sweeps are required:
Return Loss MeasurementMeasures the reflected power of the system in decibels (dB).
This measurement can also be taken in the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) mode, which is the
ratio of the transmitted power to the reflected power.
Cable Loss MeasurementMeasures the energy absorbed, or lost, by the transmission
line in dB/meter or dB/ft. Different transmission lines have different losses, and the loss is
frequency and distance specific. The higher the frequency or longer the distance, the greater
the loss.
Distance-To-Fault (DTF) MeasurementReveals the precise fault location of components in the transmission line system. This test helps to identify specific problems in the
system, such as connector transitions, jumpers, kinks in the cable or moisture intrusion.
The different measurements are defined as:
Return Loss - System SweepA measurement made when the antenna is connected at the
end of the transmission line. This measurement provides an analysis of how the various
components of the system are interacting and provides an aggregate return loss of the entire
system.
Distance To Fault - Load SweepA measurement is made with the antenna disconnected
and replaced with a 50W precision load at the end of the transmission line. This measurement allows analysis of the various components of the transmission feed line system in the
DTF mode.
Cable Loss SweepA measurement made when a short is connected at the end of the
transmission line. This condition allows analysis of the signal loss through the transmission
line and identifies the problems in the system. High insertion loss in the feed line or jumpers can contribute to poor system performance and loss of coverage.
This whole process of measurements and testing the transmission line system is called Line
Sweeping.

CW Mode
CW mode can be used to maximize sweep speeds of both frequency and DTF measurements. With CW on, sweep times can be twice as fast as with CW off. However, making
measurements with CW on may reduce the instruments immunity to interfering signals. In
a controlled environment, this reduced immunity should not be a problem. In the field
however, there can be stray signals from nearby or co-located transmitters that can affect
frequency and DTF measurements. Turning CW on and off can verify that the Site Master
is reducing the interfering signals. If there is no appreciable difference, then it should be
safe to make measurements with CW on.

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Use this feature with caution, as the later introduction of an interfering signal might be mistaken for a problem with the antenna or cable run.
If CW is on during a normal RL or SWR measurement, the Site Master may be more susceptible to interfering signals. Interfering signals can make the measurement look better or
worse than it really is.

Information Required for a Line Sweep


The following information must be determined before attempting a line sweep measurement:
q

System Frequency Range, to set the sweep frequency

Cable Type, to set the cable characteristics for DTF measurements

Distance of the Cable Run, to set the distance for DTF measurements

Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures


This section provides typical line sweep measurements used to analyze the performance of
a transmission feed line system.

System Return Loss Measurement


System return loss measurement verifies the performance of the transmission feed line system with the antenna connected at the end of the transmission line. To measure the system
return loss:
Required Equipment
Coaxial Cable

Waveguide

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22K50,


22KF50, 22N50 or 22NF50

1/8 Offset

Precision Load, Anritsu 28K50, 28KF50,


28N50-2 or 28NF50-2

3/8 Offset

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Precision Waveguide Load

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Ruggedized Adapter, Precision RK (m) to N


(f) Anritsu 34RKNF50

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 3.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Device Under Test


q

Transmission Feed Line with Antenna

Procedure
Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select Freq-Return Loss using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER.
Step 3. Set the start and stop frequencies, automatically by selecting a signal standard or
manually using the F1 and F2 soft keys, as described on page 3-2.
Step 4. Calibrate the Site Master as described on page 3-2.

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Step 5. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master. A trace will be displayed on
the screen when the Site Master is in the sweep mode.
Step 6. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.

NOTE: The antenna must be connected at the end of the transmission feed line
when conducting a System Return Loss measurement.
Figure 4-2 is an example of a typical system return loss measurement trace:

Figure 4-2.

Typical System Return Loss Trace

NOTE: The system sweep trace should appear at an approximate return loss of
15 dB (3 dB) in the status window. Typically, greater than a 15 dB return loss
is measured in the passband of the antenna system.

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Cable/Waveguide Loss Measurement


The transmission feed line insertion loss test verifies the signal attenuation level of the cable system in reference to the specification. This test can be conducted with the Site Master
in either FreqCable Loss mode or Freq-Return Loss mode.
Required Equipment
Coaxial Cable

Waveguide

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22K50,


22KF50, 22N50 or 22NF50

1/8 Offset

Precision Load, Anritsu 28K50, 28KF50,


28N50-2 or 28NF50-2

3/8 Offset

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Precision Waveguide Load

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Ruggedized Adapter, Precision RK (m) to N


(f) Anritsu 34RKNF50

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Device Under Test


q

Transmission Feed Line with Short

Procedure - Cable Loss Mode


Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select FREQ-CABLE LOSS using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER.
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 Master as described on page 3-2.
Step 5. Save the calibration set up (page 3-9).
Step 6. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable. A trace will be displayed on the screen as long as the Site Master is
in sweep mode.
Step 7. Press the AMPLITUDE key and set the TOP and BOTTOM values of the display.
In the example below, the TOP is set to 2, and the BOTTOM is set to 5.
Step 8. Press the MARKER key.
Step 9. Set M1 to MARKER TO PEAK.
Step 10. Set M2 to MARKER TO VALLEY.
Step 11. Calculate the measured insertion loss by averaging M1 (marker to peak) and M2
(marker to valley) as follows:
Insertion Loss =

M1 + M2
2

Step 12. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.
Step 13. Verify the measured insertion loss against the calculated insertion loss. For example:

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Type
Attenuation (dB/ft)
LDF4-50A
0.0325
First Jumper
0.0186
Main Feeder LDF5-50A
Top Jumper

LDF4-50A

Length (ft)

= Loss (dB)

150

2.79

10

0.325

20

0.0325

0.65

Number of connector pairs (3) times the loss per pair (in dB) equals the connector loss: 3 0.28 = 0.84.
The insertion loss of the transmission system is equal to:
First Jumper loss + Main Feeder Loss + Top Jumper Loss + Connector Loss:
0.65

2.79

0.325

0.84 = 4.61 dB

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. 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 Master as described on page 3-2.
Step 5. Save the calibration set up (page 3-9).
Step 6. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable. A trace will be displayed on the screen as long as the Site Master is
in sweep mode.
Step 7. Press the AMPLITUDE key and set TOP and BOTTOM values of the display. In
the example below, the TOP is set to 4, and the BOTTOM is set to 10.
Step 8. Press the MARKER key.
Step 9. Set M1 to MARKER TO PEAK.
Step 10. Set M2 to MARKER TO VALLEY.
Step 11. Calculate the insertion loss by averaging M1 (marker to peak) and M2 (marker
to valley) and dividing by two as follows:
Insertion Loss =

M1 + M2
2
2

Step 12. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.

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Figure 4-3 is an example of a typical transmission line cable loss measurement trace using a
standard calibration.

Figure 4-3.

Typical Transmission Line Cable Loss Trace

NOTE: In either of the above procedures, apply a smoothing level between 1


and 20 to remove the ripple in the trace data. The ripple, which is produced by
multiple reflections from the cable connectors, can cause measurement errors.
Removing the ripple allows for more accurate cable loss measurements. Below
is an example of how smoothing can remove the ripple in a cable loss measurement to produce a frequency swept average of the data.

Figure 4-4.

Typical Transmission Line Cable Loss Trace with Smoothing Applied

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Distance-To-Fault (DTF) Transmission Line Test


The Distance-To-Fault transmission line test verifies the performance of the transmission
line assembly and its components and identifies the fault locations in the transmission line
system. This test determines the return loss value of each connector pair, cable component
and cable to identify the problem location. This test can be performed in the DTFReturn
Loss or DTFSWR mode. Typically, for field applications, the DTFReturn Loss mode is
used. To perform this test, disconnect the antenna and connect the load at the end of the
transmission line.
Required Equipment
Coaxial Cable

Waveguide

Site Master Model S810C or S820C

Site Master Model S810C or S820C

Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22K50,


22KF50, 22N50 or 22NF50

1/8 Offset

Precision Load, Anritsu 28K50, 28KF50,


28N50-2 or 28NF50-2

3/8 Offset

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Precision Waveguide Load

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Ruggedized Adapter, Precision RK (m) to N


(f) Anritsu 34RKNF50

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Device Under Test


q

Transmission Feed Line with Load

Procedure - Return Loss Mode


The following steps explain how to make a DTF measurement in return loss mode.
Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select DTF-Return Loss using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER.
Step 3. Connect the Test Port Extension cable to the RF port and calibrate the Site Master as described on page 3-2.
Step 4. Save the calibration set up (page 3-9).
Step 5. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable. A trace will be displayed on the screen as long as the Site Master is
in sweep mode.
Step 6. Press the FREQ/DIST key.
Step 7. Set the D1 and D2 values. The Site Master default for D1 is zero.
If the media being tested is coaxial cable:
Step 8. Press the DTF Aid soft key and select the appropriate Cable Type to set the
correct propagation velocity and attenuation factor.

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NOTE: Selecting the right propagation velocity, attenuation factor and distance
is very important for accurate measurements, otherwise the faults can not be
identified accurately.
Step 9. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.
Step 10. Record the connector transitions.
Figure 4-5 shows an example of a typical DTF return loss measurement trace.

Figure 4-5.

Typical DTF Return Loss Trace

In the above example:


q

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.

Marker M3 marks the end of the main feeder cable.

Marker M4 is the load at the end of the entire transmission line.

If the media being tested is waveguide:


Step 11. Press the DTF AID soft key and select the appropriate waveguide type to set the
cutoff frequency and loss factor.
NOTE: Selecting the right cutoff frequency and propagation loss is very important for accurate measurements, otherwise the faults can not be identified accurately and insertion loss will be incorrect.
Step 12. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.

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Procedure - DTF-SWR Mode
The following steps explain how to measure DTF in SWR mode.
Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select the DTF-SWR using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER.
Step 3. Follow the same procedure as DTF-Return Loss mode, above.

Resolution
There are three sets of data points (130, 259 and 517) available in the Site Master. The factory default is 259 data points. By increasing the number of data points the measurement
accuracy and transmission line distance to measure will increase.
(1.5 108)(Vp)
DF
Where Vp is the relative propagation velocity of the cable and DF is the stop frequency minus the start frequency (Hz).
The maximum distance is: Dmax = step size (# of datapoints 1)
Step size =

Increasing the data points increases the sweep time and increases the accuracy of the measurement. CW mode On or Off can also affect sweep speed (see CW Mode, page 4-2 for
details).

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Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test


Antenna Subsystem return loss measurement verifies the performance of the transmit and
receive antennas. This measurement can be used to analyze the performance of the antenna
before installation. The antenna can be tested for the entire frequency band, or tested to a
specific frequency range. Transmit and receive frequency measurements are conducted separately. The following steps explain how to measure the antenna loss in return loss mode.
Required Equipment
Coaxial Cable

Waveguide

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22K50,


22KF50, 22N50 or 22NF50

1/8 Offset

Precision Load, Anritsu 28K50, 28KF50,


28N50-2 or 28NF50-2

3/8 Offset

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Precision Waveguide Load

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu


15NNF50-1.5C or 15KKF50-1.5C

Ruggedized Adapter, Precision RK (m) to N


(f) Anritsu 34RKNF50

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz,


50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Device Under Test


q

Antenna Sub Assembly

Procedure
Step 1. Press the MODE key.
Step 2. Select Freq-Return Loss using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER.
Step 3. Connect the Test Port Extension cable to the RF port and calibrate the Site Master as described on page 3-2.
Step 4. Press SAVE SETUP and save the calibration set up (page 3-9).
Step 5. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master phase stable Test Port Extension cable.
Step 6. Press the MARKER key.
Step 7. Set markers M1 and M2 to the desired frequencies.
Step 8. Record the lowest return loss over the specified frequency range.
Step 9. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-9) name the trace, and press ENTER.

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The following trace is an example of an antenna return loss measurement trace.

Figure 4-6.

Antenna Return Loss Trace

Calculate the threshold value and compare the recorded Lowest Return Loss to the calculated threshold value.
Maximum Return Loss = -20 log VSWR - 1
VSWR + 1
NOTES:
VSWR is the antenna manufacturers specified VSWR.
Use Handheld Software Tools to convert VSWR to Return Loss, or Return Loss
to VSWR.
If the measured return loss is less than the calculated threshold value, the test fails and the
antenna must be replaced.

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Power Measurement
Introduction
The Site Master can be used for making power measurements with broadband RF detectors,
such as the 10 MHz to 20 GHz Anritsu 560-7N50B. The power monitor displays the measured power results in dBm or Watts.

Power Measurement
Required Equipment
q

Site Master Model S810D or S820D

Broadband RF detector, Anritsu P/N 560-7N50B

30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC 18 GHz, N(m) N(f), Attenuator, 42N50A-30

Procedure
Step 1. Press the ON/OFF key on the Site Master.
Step 2. Press the MODE key.
Step 3. Use the Up/Down arrow key to select the Power Monitor mode and press
ENTER.
NOTE: If the detector is not installed, the Site Master will display an error message (page 2-21). If the detector is installed and the error message appears,
check the connections between the detector cable and the Site Master connector. If the error message persists, contact the nearest Anritsu Service Center.
Zeroing the Power Monitor
Step 4. With no power applied to the DUT, press the Zero soft key. Wait for a few seconds while the Site Master accumulates data samples of the quiescent power.
When complete, Zero Adj: On is displayed in the message area.
Measuring High Input Power Levels
Step 5. Insert an attenuator between the DUT and the RF detector to protect the Site
Master so that the input power level is less than or equal to 20 dBm.
Step 6. Press the Offset dB soft key.
Step 7. Enter the attenuation in dB using the keypad. Press the ENTER key to complete
the entry. The message area will show Relative: On along with the entered value
in dB.
Displaying Power in dBm and Watts
Step 8. Press the Units soft key to display power in Watts.

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Displaying Relative Power
Step 9. With the desired base power level input to the Site Master, press the REL soft
key. The message area will show Relative: On and the power reading will indicate 100%.
Step 10. Press the Units soft key to display power in dBm. Since Relative is ON, the
power reading will be in dBr, relative to the base power level.

DUT
ATTENUATOR

RF DETECTOR

RF
OUT

RF
DET
PORT
(Option 5)
Site Master S820C
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

5
LIMIT

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

MARKER

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

ENTER

RUN
HOLD

+/-

PRINT

SYS

SWEEP

SITE MASTER
Figure 5-1.

Power Monitor Measurement Setup for Absolute Power Measurements

F re q u e n c y

C le a r
E n try

B a c k
S p a c e

L e v e l

S y s te m

2
0

L in e

O u tp u t

M o d u la tio n

O n O ff
R F O u tp u t
5 0 9

+ /-

O p e ra te
S ta n d b y

SYNTHESIZER

RF
DET
PORT
(Option 5)

RF DETECTOR

Site Master S820C


1

AUTO
SCALE

RECALL
SETUP

5
LIMIT

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

START
CAL

SAVE
SETUP

ESCAPE
CLEAR

MARKER

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

ENTER

RUN
HOLD

+/-

PRINT

SYS

SWEEP

SITE MASTER
Figure 5-2.

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Power Monitor Measurement Setup for Thru Line Insertion Measurements

Chapter 6
Handheld Software Tools
Introduction
This chapter provides a description of the Anritsu Handheld Software Tools program.
Handheld Software Tools is a Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP program for transferring
measured traces, along with markers and limit lines, to the PC display. The program help
function provides on screen instructions on display modification, trace overlay, uploading
and downloading traces, and multiple plot printing.

Features
Handheld Software Tools provides the following features:
q

Download traces saved in the instrument memory to the PC for storage and
analysis

Upload traces from the PC to the instrument memory

Trace Overlay allows the viewing of three plots simultaneously

Ability to save captured plots as data files (.dat file format) or as records representing site information in a database file

Ability to export plot data as text files for use in a spreadsheet (.txt file format)

Ability to save captured plots as graphic files (.wmf file format)

Ability to zoom in or out to analyze a particular region of the plot

Ability to modify Plot Properties

Ability to output plots to a printer for hard copy records

Capture the current trace on the unit

Create antenna factor files to be uploaded to the instrument

Create custom cables to be uploaded to the instrument.

System Requirements
The Handheld Software Tools program will run on most any computer running Windows
95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP. Minimum requirements and recommendations are:
q

Intel Pentium 100 MHz microprocessor (Pentium II 350 MHz or better recommended)

16 MB of RAM (64 MB or above recommended)

Hard disk drive with approximately 15 MB of available space (An additional


20 MB free space for storage of captured plots is recommended.)

A serial (COM) port or a USB port and USB power adapter cable for communication with the instrument

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NOTE: It is recommended that Windows NT 4.0 users install NT 4.0 Service
Pack 3 (SP3) or above. In addition, Windows 2000 and Windows ME may require installation of the latest Service Pack. Please contact Microsoft Corporation for further information on obtaining and installing service packs.

Installation
To install the Handheld Software Tools program:
Step1.

Insert the Anritsu Handheld Software Tools disk in the CDROM drive.

Step2.

From the Windows Start menu, select Run.

Step3.

Type: X:\Setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CDROM drive.

Step4.

When prompted, press the Enter key to accept the default directory C:\Program
Files\ Software Tools and the installation will begin.
The readme.doc file on the disk provides updated information about the program, and the
Help function provides detailed operating information.

Communication Port Setting


The Handheld Software Tools communicates with the instrument through a standard serial
COM port on the PC. Set the baud rate of the COM port to 115200.
Step1.

Select Start, Programs and select Software Tools.

Step2.

When the program has loaded, select Settings, Communication.

Step3.

Select the appropriate PC COM port and Transfer Baud Rate for your system,
and click OK. (For the optional USB Adapter Cable (551-1691) set the COM
port to COM 4, and the baud rate to 38400.)

Figure 6-1.

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Communication Setting Dialog Box

Chapter 6 Handheld Software Tools Program

Interface Cable Installation


Communication between the instrument and the PC is accomplished over a null modem serial cable provided with the instrument (Anritsu part number 800-441, and optional USB to
serial adapter, part number 551-1691, if required).
Step1.

Install the null modem serial interface cable to the RS232 Serial Interface connector on the test connector panel.

Step2.

Connect the other end of the serial interface cable to the appropriate COM port
connector on the PC.

Step3.

Turn on both the instrument and the PC.


SERIAL INTERFACE

S332D
1

START
CAL

AUTO
SCALE

SAVE
SETUP

RECALL
SETUP

LIMIT

MARKER

7
SAVE
DISPLAY

ON
OFF

MODE

Figure 6-2.

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

ESCAPE
CLEAR

8
RECALL
DISPLAY

ENTER

COM PORT

RUN
HOLD

PRINT

+/-

SYS

MEAS/DISP

Serial Cable Connection

Using Handheld Software Tools


Select Start, Programs and select Software Tools.

Downloading Traces
Traces that can be downloaded from the instrument are grouped by the date on which they
were saved. They are further organized in chronological order for each date, with the oldest
trace at the top of the list. Each trace listing displays the trace name and measurement type
for that trace. Available measurement types are:
SA (Spectrum Analyzer)

DTF (Distance to Fault)

TG (Tracking Generator)

Cable Loss

TGF (Tracking Generator Fast Tune)

Insertion Loss

Return Loss

Insertion Gain

SWR

Power Monitor

Transmission Measurement

NOTE: Not all selections apply to every Anritsu Handheld instrument.

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Plot Capture to the PC


To open the plot capture menus, select the capture icon on the button bar, or select the
Capture drop down menu from the menu bar.
Select Capture to Screen to download traces to the PC.
Select a folder, or individual traces within a folder, to be downloaded to the PC. The traces
will appear on the PC display as they are downloaded.
When Software Tools is communicating with the instrument, REMOTE will be displayed
to the left of the graph.

Plot Upload to the Instrument


Open a plot to be uploaded to the instrument. Plot properties can be modified on the PC before it is uploaded if desired.
Select the Capture drop down menu from the menu bar.
Select Upload the Current Plot to upload the plot to the instrument. The plot will be
stored in the instrument non-volatile memory with the original date and time that the plot
was saved. The uploaded trace can be viewed on the instrument by pressing the RECALL
DISPLAY button on the instrument keypad.

Plot Properties
After downloading, certain plot properties and information can be modified. Select the Plot
Properties or Plot Information icon.
Plot Properties that can be changed include:
Graph Titles
Display Mode
Scale/Limit
Markers
Misc. (Plot Display Parameters)
Graph Titles
After downloading the plot, the Main Title can be changed to reflect the site name or other
descriptive information. The Sub Title field can be used to describe the specifics of the
measurement and configuration.
Display Mode
Display Mode allows changing the display type without having to retest. Measurements can
be changed to dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBmV, V or W with a single click of mouse button.
Scale/Limit
The scale of the displayed plot can be modified to help analyze whether the plot meets
pass/fail criteria. The Scale/Limit sub menu activates options to manually enter the scale
limits, or to use the Auto Scale mode.

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Manual adjustment sets the upper and lower limits of the display under the
Scale/Limit Submenu.
Auto Scale automatically adjusts the scale for maximum and minimum measurement readings.
Limit Line Off turns off all limit lines.
Single Limit Line can be activated to help identify faults.
Multi-Segment Limit Lines can be activated to set different limits within the
same measurement display for specification requirements.
Markers
Markers M1 through M6 can be activated from the Plot Properties menu.
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, the setting of the
Plot Footer, and the date format.
Plot/Limit Line Width can be used when preparing reports for the carrier, service providers, and network operators where the trace data must be visible and
legible for documentation. The line density of the trace can be set to Normal
(Thin Line) or Thick Line to make the data appear easily when copies are
made.
Plot Footer allows selection of information to be displayed in the trace display.
Selections are:
q
q
q
q

Time/Date
Model and Serial Number
Bias Tee
Date Format:
mm/dd/yyy
dd/mm/yyyy
yyyy/mm/dd

q
q
q

Impedance
Measurements
DTF Parameters

NOTE: While all possible selections are displayed, some of these selections apply only to specific models of Anritsu hand held instruments.

Trace Overlay or Plot Overlay


Trace Overlay is activated by the Mouse Function icon. Single-click on the Mouse Function
icon to toggle. Toggling this icon switches the mouse function between Marker/Limit/Zoom
and Plot Overlaying.
To overlay two plots, click-and-drag from one plot to the other plot. The final display will
be the two plots superimposed on one another.

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Refer to the Handheld Software Tools HELP function for more information on the steps
necessary to perform a trace overlay.

Saving Traces
Once the plots are captured to the PC they can be saved as individual files or as a block of
files to a database.
Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile or to a Spreadsheet
Plots can be saved as a Windows metafile (.wmf), a Handheld Software Tools .dat file, a
text file (.txt) or an .mdb database. The metafile may be imported into graphic programs
and the text file can be imported into a spreadsheet. The .dat and .mdb files are used exclusively by Handheld Software Tools.
To save a plot as a Windows metafile, click on the File menu and select Export to
Metafile from the pull down menu. Once the trace is saved as a metafile, it can be copied
and transferred into other applications as a picture or graphic file.
To copy a metafile:
Step1.

Select the trace to be copied with the mouse cursor.

Step2.

Select Edit and then Copy. The file will copied to the clipboard, or select File
and then Export to a Windows metafile.

Step3.

Open the target application (Microsoft Word, etc.).

Step4.

Select Edit and then Paste. The file will be inserted as a graphic 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.
To save a plot as a text file:

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Step1.

Select the trace to be copied with the mouse cursor.

Step2.

Click on the File menu and select Export to Text File for a Spreadsheet
from the pull down menu.

Step3.

Save the file to a local directory.

Step4.

Exit the Handheld Software Tools program and open the spreadsheet application.

Step5.

Import the .txt file into the spreadsheet program.

Chapter 6 Handheld Software Tools Program

Creating a Database
A single trace or a block of traces can be transferred from the instrument to the PC. A separate database can be created for each cellular site. The site name can be used as the database
name.
Step1.

Select the File menu and select the Database.

Step2.

Open an existing database or create a new database with a descriptive filename


that represents the site name.

Once the database has been created, files can be saved and site information can be added,
such as Plot Description, Date/Time, Operator, record/trace number and session description
(transmitter type, etc.)
Individual plots will be labeled with the Database Site Name. Each record has its own plot
description and measurement type.

Printing Formats
One to multiple plots per page can be set up under the print format in Handheld Software
Tools. Orientation of how the plots are printed on the page can be changed from vertical to
horizontal.

Entering Antenna Factors in Handheld Software Tools


NOTE: The Antenna Factor parameter is only applicable to Anritsu Hand Held
Spectrum Analyzers.
The Antenna Factor (AF) is a fundamental parameter of an antenna used in field measurements. AF is used in the calculation of field strength during radiated emissions measurements, and relates the value of the incident electric or electromagnetic field to the voltage at
the output of the antenna. For an electric field antenna, this is expressed as:
AF = E
Vl
Where AF = Antenna Factor, m-1
E = Electric field in Volts per meter
Vl = Voltage at the antenna terminals in Volts
It also can be shown that in a 50 ohm system:
AF = 9.73
l Gr
Where Gr = the gain of the receiving antenna in dB
l = wave length in meters

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Antenna used for radiated emissions testing are individually calibrated (the antenna factors
can be measured directly) at all appropriate distances. The calibrations produce values that
are defined the equivalent free space antenna factor. The calibration procedure corrects
for the presence of the reflection of the antenna in the ground plane, giving the value that
would be measured if the antenna were in free space.
Antenna Editor
Step1.

Once Software Tools has been opened, select Antenna Editor from the Tools
menu on the tool bar. A pop-up box will appear on the screen of the PC.

Step2.

Click on Edit Antenna to enter an antenna name, description, frequencies, and


antenna factors. Enter the frequencies in ascending order, starting with lowest
frequency first. A maximum of 60 antenna factors may be entered. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move between entries. Enter an antenna frequency
and gain only, and Software Tools will automatically calculate the antenna factor.

NOTE: Only one input of frequency and antenna factor is allowed per row. Multiple antenna factors for a single antenna must be entered individually. For example, an antenna having an antenna factor of 5 from 2.0 to 2.25 GHz and an
antenna factor of 4 from 2.25 to 2.5 GHz should be entered as follows:
Frequency (MHz)
2000

Antenna Factor
5

2251

2500

If necessary, an antenna factor of zero (0) may be entered.


Step3.

Select Save from the File menu to save the antenna factors to the hard disk.

Uploading Antenna Factors


All 10 available antennas are transferred to the instrument at the same time. To modify only
a single antenna in the instrument, first download the current antennas (see below) then
modify the appropriate antenna, then re-upload the antennas to the instrument.
To upload antenna information from Handheld Software Tools to the instrument:

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Step1.

Connect the RS232 cable between the PC and the instrument.

Step2.

Click on the Upload button on the tool bar (or select Upload from the Tools
menu). It is important to note that the instrument must sweep very quickly during the data transfer, at least every 5 seconds, or the Handheld Software Tools
program may time-out. To improve the chances of a successful upload, increase the RBW and VBW settings to the maximum, or set the span to 0, temporarily.

Step3.

The antennas available can be viewed by pressing the MEAS/DISP key, then
the Measure, Field Strength and Select Custom Antenna soft keys.

Chapter 6 Handheld Software Tools Program

Downloading Antennas
All ten antennas can be downloaded to the PC from the instrument. This allows for modifications to the antenna factors of an antenna or the addition or deletion of available antennas
from the list. The antennas can then be uploaded to the instrument.
To download the antennas:
Step1.

Connect the RS232 cable between the PC and the instrument.

Step2.

Verify that the instrument is sweeping at a minimum sweep rate of 5 seconds/sweep.

Step3.

Select the Query Antenna Factors button in the Antenna Editor.

Step4.

Modify the desired antenna(s), then upload again as required.

Cable and Waveguide Lists


A custom cable list and waveguide list can be created in Software Tools and uploaded to
the Site Master. Some standard cables and waveguides are stored in the Site Master and are
listed in Appendix A of this Users Guide.
The cable list contains vital information such as propagation velocity (Vp) and insertion
loss (dB/m or dB/ft). The waveguide list contains information on the waveguide cutoff frequency and loss. These parameters are important when identifying faults and discontinuities
of transmission lines.
NOTE: Values for the cable list are taken from manufacturers specifications.
Complex digital communications systems may require adjustment to attenuation values at the higher frequencies. Contact the manufacturer for the appropriate cable losses.
The Cable and Waveguide Editors are specifically designed to provide contractors, service
providers, and network operators with a list of cable or waveguide types that are tailored to
their use.
To open the Cable Editor or Waveguide Editor, select the Tools menu and select Cable Edi-

tor or Waveguide Editor.

To open an existing cable or waveguide list file, select File and Open. Select the desired cable or waveguide list and press Enter. To open the factory default cable or waveguide list,
select File and Default S8x0D Cable (or Default Waveguide).

Creating a Custom Cable or Waveguide List


To create a custom cable or waveguide list:
Step1.

Select the File menu and select New.

Step2.

Type in or cut and paste the cable or waveguide types and specifications for the
desired entries.

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Uploading a Cable or Waveguide List


After the custom list has be created in Handheld Software Tools, it can be uploaded to the
Site Master. The serial communication null modem cable must be connected from the Site
Master to the PC.
In the Cable Editor or Waveguide Editor, select Tools and Upload Cable List or Upload
Waveguide List. The software will confirm the upload with a message "Upload Complete"
when the operation is finished.

Querying the Site Master Cable or Waveguide List


Query Cable or Waveguide List allows the user to check and review the contents of the custom cable or waveguide list in the Site Master.
In the Cable Editor or Waveguide Editor, select Tools and Query Cable List or Query Waveguide List. The software will download the list from the Site Master to the PC.

DTF Plots
Handheld Software Tools can convert Return Loss in Frequency Domain (Freq-RL) plots
and SWR in Frequency Domain (Freq-SWR) plots to DTF plots.
To convert from Frequency Domain to Distance to Fault, follow these steps:
Step1.

Capture a plot or load a previously saved plot.

Step2.

Click the Distance-to-fault button on the toolbar (or choose Distance-to-Fault


from the Tools menu). A dialog will open allowing you to specify the cable parameters, start distance, and stop distance. The cable type may be selected from
the pull-down list. Selecting a cable from the list automatically sets the propagation velocity and insertion loss. To manually enter the dielectric constant and insertion loss, select the Custom cable type from the top of the list. Click OK when
finished. A new window will open showing the converted plot.

Step3.

Use the cursor to read out values shown in the bottom tray of the PC screen, at
each point along the DTF trace. Maximize the plot window for best cursor resolution.

NOTES: The distance units (meters or feet) can be changed by selecting Default Plot Settings from the Settings menu.
The stop distance entry must be less than or equal to the maximum un-aliased
range (D-Max), and the start distance must be less than the stop distance.

Smith Chart
The Smith Chart is a commonly used graphical format for the analysis of the impedance of
transmission lines. It can be a useful tool for fine tuning an antenna system.
Handheld Software Tools can convert the following types of plots to Smith Charts:

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Return Loss (Frequency Domain)

VSWR (Frequency Domain)

Chapter 6 Handheld Software Tools Program


To convert a plot to a Smith Chart:
Step1.

Capture a plot or load a previously saved Return Loss or VSWR plot.

Step2.

Click the Smith Chart button on the toolbar (or choose Convert to Smith Chart
from the Tools menu). A new window will open showing the plot in Smith Chart
form.

Step3.

To read values from a Smith Chart, move the mouse pointer over a data point.
When the mouse pointer turns into a hand, click once with the left button. A
pop-up window will appear with various measurement data.

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Appendix A
Reference Data
Coaxial Cable Technical Data
Tables A-1 and A-2 provide standard listings of common coaxial cables along with their
Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation values in dB/m @ 1, 2, and 2.5
GHz. (N/A indicates that the specification is not applicable to the listed cable.)
Table A-1.

Coaxial Cable Technical Data (1 of 4)

Manufacturer

Cable Type

Relative
Propagation
Velocity (Vf)

Andrew

FSJ1-50A

0.84

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
1 GHz
0.197

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2 GHz
0.285

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2.5 GHz
0.313

Andrew

FSJ2-50

0.83

0.134

0.196

0.222

Andrew

FSJ4-50B

0.81

0.119

0.176

0.201

Andrew

LDF4-50A

0.88

0.073

0.107

0.121

Andrew

LDF5-50A

0.89

0.041

0.061

0.070

Andrew

LDF6-50

0.89

0.029

0.044

0.051

Andrew

LDF7-50A

0.88

0.024

0.037

0.043

Andrew

LDF12-50

0.88

0.021

0.033

N/A

Andrew

LDF4.5-50

0.89

0.054

0.08

0.091

Andrew

LDF5-50B

0.91

0.041

0.061

0.07

Andrew

HJ4-50

0.914

0.087

0.137

0.15

Andrew

HJ4.5-50

0.92

0.054

0.079

0.084

Andrew

HJ5-50

0.916

0.042

0.063

0.07

Andrew

HJ7-50A

0.921

0.023

0.034

0.04

Andrew

HJ12-50

0.931

0.019

0.029

N/A

Andrew

VXL5-50

0.88

0.045

0.066

0.075

Andrew

VXL6-50

0.88

0.032

0.048

0.055

Andrew

VXL7-50

0.88

0.024

0.037

0.043

Andrew

AVA5-50 7/8"

0.91

0.0376

0.0553

0.0627

Andrew

AVA7-50 1 5/8"

0.92

0.0225

0.0336

0.0384

Andrew

VXL5-50 7/8"

0.88

0.0446

0.0659

0.0750

Andrew

VXL6-50 1 1/4"

0.88

0.0320

0.0483

0.0560

Andrew

VXL7-50 1 5/8"

0.88

0.0243

0.0371

0.0427

Andrew

EFX2-50

0.85

0.0368

0.0541

0.0615

Andrew

HL4RP-50A

0.88

0.0226

0.0331

0.0376

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Appendix A Reference Data


Table A-1.

Coaxial Cable Technical Data (2 of 4)

Manufacturer

Cable Type

Relative
Propagation
Velocity (Vf)

Belden

RG8, 8A

0.659

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
1 GHz
0.262

Belden

RG9, 9A

0.659

0.289

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG17, 17A

0.659

0.18

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG55, 55A, 55B

0.659

0.541

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG58, 58B

0.659

0.558

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG58A, 58C

0.659

0.787

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG142

0.659

0.443

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG174

0.659

0.984

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG178B

0.659

1.509

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG188

0.659

1.017

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG213

0.659

0.292

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG214

0.659

0.292

N/A

N/A

Belden

RG223

0.659

0.535

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

HCC12-50J

0.915

0.087

0.126

0.137

Cablewave

HCC78-50J

0.915

0.041

0.061

0.066

Cablewave

HCC158-50J

0.95

0.022

0.031

0.033

Cablewave

HCC300-50J

0.96

0.015

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

HCC312-50J

0.96

0.013

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

HF 4-1/8 Cu2Y

0.97

0.01

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

HF 5 Cu2Y

0.96

0.007

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

HF 6-1/8 Cu2Y

0.97

0.006

N/A

N/A

Cablewave

FLC 38-50J

0.88

0.115

0.169

0.19

Cablewave

FLC 12-50J

0.88

0.072

0.11

0.134

Cablewave

FLC 78-50J

0.88

0.041

0.061

0.072

Cablewave

FLC 114-50J

0.88

0.033

0.05

0.059

Cablewave

FLC158-50J

0.88

0.025

0.038

0.042

Comscope

CR50 540 PE

0.88

0.069

0.103

0.116

Comscope

CR50 1070PE

0.88

0.037

0.055

0.064

Comscope

CR50 1873PE

0.88

0.022

0.0344

0.04

Eupen

EC4-50 1/2

0.88

0.074

0.109

0.124

Eupen

EC4.5-50 5/8

0.88

0.056

0.083

0.094

Eupen

EC5-50 7/8

0.88

0.041

0.061

0.069

Eupen

EC6-50 1-1/4

0.88

0.03

0.045

0.052

A-2

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2 GHz
N/A

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2.5 GHz
N/A

Appendix A Reference Data


Table A-1.

Coaxial Cable Technical Data (3 of 4)

Manufacturer

Cable Type

Relative
Propagation
Velocity (Vf)

Eupen

EC7-50 1-5/8

0.88

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
1 GHz
0.025

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2 GHz
0.038

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2.5 GHz
0.043

Eupen

EC12-50 2-1/4

0.88

0.022

0.034

0.039

NK Cables

RF -50

0.88

0.0757

0.112

0.127

NK Cables

RF -50 GHF

0.88

0.0757

0.112

0.127

NK Cables

RF -50 BHF

0.88

0.0757

0.112

0.127

NK Cables

RF 5/8-50

0.88

0.0518

0.0768

0.087

NK Cables

RF 5/8-50
GHF

0.88

0.0518

0.0768

0.087

NK Cables

RF 5/8-50
BHF

0.88

0.0518

0.0768

0.087

NK Cables

RF 7/8-50

0.88

0.0413

0.062

0.07

NK Cables

RF 7/8-50
GHF

0.88

0.0413

0.062

0.07

NK Cables

RF 7/8-50
BHF

0.88

0.0413

0.062

0.07

NK Cables

RF 1 5/8 -50

0.88

0.0248

0.038

0.044

NK Cables

RF 1 5/8 -50
GHF

0.88

0.0248

0.038

0.044

NK Cables

RF 1 5/8 -50
BHF

0.88

0.0248

0.038

0.044

NK Cables

RF 2 -50

0.88

0.021

0.034

N/A

NK Cables

RF 2 -50
GHF

0.88

0.021

0.034

N/A

NK Cables

RF 2 -50
BHF

0.88

0.021

0.034

N/A

NK Cables

RFF 3/8 -50

0.81

0.147

0.218

0.25

NK Cables

RFF 3/8 -50


GHF

0.81

0.147

0.218

0.25

NK Cables

RFF 3/8 -50


BHF

0.81

0.147

0.218

0.25

NK Cables

RFF -50

0.82

0.112

0.167

0.19

NK Cables

RFF -50
GHF

0.82

0.112

0.167

0.19

NK Cables

RFF -50
BHF

0.82

0.112

0.167

0.19

NK Cables

RFF 7/8 -50

0.84

0.052

0.078

0.089

NK Cables

RFF 7/8 -50


GHF

0.84

0.052

0.078

0.089

NK Cables

RFF 7/8 -50


BHF

0.84

0.052

0.078

0.089

A-3

Appendix A Reference Data

Table A-1.

Coaxial Cable Technical Data (4 of 4)

Manufacturer

Cable Type

Relative
Propagation
Velocity (Vf)

Times

LMR100

0.8

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
1 GHz
0.792

Times

LMR200

0.83

0.344

0.49

0.554

Times

LMR240

0.84

0.262

0.377

0.424

Times

LMR400

0.85

0.135

0.196

0.222

Times

LMR500

0.86

0.109

0.159

0.18

Times

LMR600

0.87

0.087

0.128

0.145

Times

LMR900

0.87

0.056

0.086

0.098

Times

LMR1200

0.88

0.044

0.065

0.074

Times

LMR1700

0.89

0.033

0.049

0.056

310801

0.821

0.115

N/A

N/A

311201

0.82

0.18

N/A

N/A

311501

0.8

0.23

N/A

N/A

311601

0.8

0.262

N/A

N/A

311901

0.8

0.377

N/A

N/A

352001

0.8

0.377

N/A

N/A

Table A-2.

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2.5 GHz
1.31

Coaxial Cable Technical Data

Cable Type

A-4

Nominal
Attenuation
dB/m @
2 GHz
1.15

Maximum Frequency Relative Propagation


(GHz)
Velocity (Vf)

Nominal Attenuation
dB/m @ 6 GHz

FSJ1-50A

20.4

0.84

0.53

FSJ2-50

13.4

0.83

0.37

FSJ4-50B

10.2

0.81

0.35

EFX2-50

13.5

0.85

0.34

LDF1-50

15.8

0.86

0.31

LDF2-50

13.5

0.88

0.32

LDF4-50A

8.8

0.88

0.22

HJ4-50

10.9

0.914

0.26

HJ4.5-50

6.6

0.92

0.15

Appendix A Reference Data

Calibration Components
The calibration components part numbers in the following table are broken down as follows:
xx:
23 = 1/8 Offset Short
24 = 3/8 Offset Short
26 = Precision Load

Table A-3.

Precision Waveguide Calibration Components

Part Number

Freq. Range

Waveguide Type

Compatible Flanges

xxUM70

5.85 to 8.20 GHz

WR137, WG14

CAR70, PAR70, UAR 70,


PDR70

xxUM84

7.05 to 10.00 GHz

WR112, WG15

CBR84, UBR84, PBR84, PDR84

xxUM100

8.20 to 12.40 GHz

WR90, WG16

CBR100, UBR100, PBR100,


PDR100

xxUM120

10.00 to 15.00 GHz

WR75, WG17

CBR120, UBR120, PBR120,


PDR120

xxUA187

3.95 to 5.85 GHz

WR187, WG12

CPR187F, CPR187G,
UG-1352/U, UG-1353/U,
UG-1728/U, UG-1729/U,
UG-148/U, UG-149A/U

xxUA137

5.85 to 8.20 GHz

WR137, WG14

CPR137F, CPR137G,
UG-1356/U, UG-1357/U,
UG-1732/U, UG-1733/U,
UG-343B/U, UG-344/U,
UG-440B/U, UG-441/U

xxUA112

7.05 to 10.00 GHz

WR112, WG15

CPR112F, CPR112G,
UG-1358/U, UG-1359/U,
UG-1734/U, UG-1735/U,
UG-52B/U, UG-51/U,
UG-137B/U, UG-138/U

xxUA90

8.20 to 12.40 GHz

WR90, WG16

CPR90F, CPR90G, UG-1360/U,


UG-1361/U, UG-1736/U,
UG-1737/U, UG-40B/U,
UG-39/U, UG-135/U,
UG-136B/U

xxUA62

12.40 to 18.00 GHz

WR62, WG18

UG-541A/U, UG-419/U,
UG-1665/U, UG1666/U

xxUA42

17.00 to 26.50 GHz

WR42, WG20

UG-596A/U, UG-595/U,
UG-597/U, UG-598A/U

A-5

Appendix A Reference Data

Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapters
Part numbers that end with N = N type connector, part numbers that end with K = K type
connectors.
Table A-4.

Coaxial to Universal Waveguide Adapters

Part Number

Freq. Range

Waveguide Type

Compatible Flanges

35UM70N

5.85 to 8.20 GHz

WR137, WG14

CAR70, PAR70, UAR 70,


PDR70

35UM84N

7.05 to 10.00 GHz

WR112, WG15

CBR84, UBR84, PBR84, PDR84

35UM100N

8.20 to 12.40 GHz

WR90, WG16

CBR100, UBR100, PBR100,


PDR100

35UM120N

10.00 to 15.00 GHz

WR75, WG17

CBR120, UBR120, PBR120,


PDR120

35UA187N

3.95 to 5.85 GHz

WR187, WG12

CPR187F, CPR187G,
UG-1352/U, UG-1353/U,
UG-1728/U, UG-1729/U,
UG-148/U, UG-149A/U

35UA137N

5.85 to 8.20 GHz

WR137, WG14

CPR137F, CPR137G,
UG-1356/U, UG-1357/U,
UG-1732/U, UG-1733/U,
UG-343B/U, UG-344/U,
UG-440B/U, UG-441/U

35UA112N

7.05 to 10.00 GHz

WR112, WG15

CPR112F, CPR112G,
UG-1358/U, UG-1359/U,
UG-1734/U, UG-1735/U,
UG-52B/U, UG-51/U,
UG-137B/U, UG-138/U

35UA90N

8.20 to 12.40 GHz

WR90, WG16

CPR90F, CPR90G, UG-1360/U,


UG-1361/U, UG-1736/U,
UG-1737/U, UG-40B/U,
UG-39/U, UG-135/U,
UG-136B/U

35UA62N

12.40 to 18.00 GHz

WR62, WG18

UG-541A/U, UG-419/U,
UG-1665/U, UG1666/U

35UA42K

7.00 to 26.50 GHz

WR42, WG20

UG-596A/U, UG-595/U,
UG-597/U, UG-598A/U

A-6

Appendix A Reference Data

Flange Compatibility
Table A-5.

Universal Flange Compatibility (1 of 3)

Calibration
Component
Part Number

Start
Frequency
(GHz)

Stop
Frequency
(GHz)

Waveguide
Type

Flange
Type

Compatible
Flanges

xxUM40

3.300

4.900

WR229
WG11A

UnivM-229

PDR40

xxUM48

3.950

5.850

WR187
WG12

UnivM-187

CAR48
PAR48
UAR48
PDR48

xxUM58

4.900

7.050

WR159
WG13

UnivM-159

CAR58
PAR58
UAR58
PDR58

xxUM70

5.850

8.200

WR137
WG14

UnivM-137

CAR70
PAR70
UAR70
PDR70

xxUM84

7.050

10.000

WR112
WG15

UnivM-112

CBR84
UBR84
PBR84
PDR84

xxUM100

8.200

12.400

WR90
WG16

UnivM-90

CBR100
UBR100
PBR100
PDR100

xxUM120

10.000

15.000

WR75
WG17

UnivM-75

CBR120
UBR120
PBR120
PDR120

xxUM140

12.400

18.000

WR62
WG18

UnivM-62

CBR140
UBR140
PBR140
PDR140

xxUM220

17.000

26.500

WR42
WG20

UnivM-42

CBR220
UBR220
PBR220
PDR220

xxUA229

3.300

4.900

WR229
WG11A

UnivUS-229

CPR229F
CPR229G
UG-1350/U
UG-1351/U
UG-1726/U
UG-1727/U

A-7

Appendix A Reference Data

Table A-4.

Universal Flange Compatibility (2 of 3)

Calibration
Component
Part Number

Start
Frequency
(GHz)

Stop
Frequency
(GHz)

Waveguide
Type

Flange
Type

Compatible
Flanges

xxUA187

3.950

5.850

WR187
WG12

UnivUS-187

CPR187F
CPR187G
UG-1352/U
UG-1353/U
UG-1728/U
UG-1729/U
UG-148/U
UG-149A/U

xxUA159

4.900

7.050

WR159
WG13

UnivUS-159

CPR159F
CPR159G
UG-1354/U
UG-1355/U
UG-1730/U
UG-1731/U

xxUA137

5.850

8.200

WR137
WG14

UnivUS-137

CPR137F
CPR137G
UG-1356/U
UG-1357/U
UG-1732/U
UG-1733/U
UG-343B/U
UG-344/U
UG-440B/U
UG-441/U

xxUA112

7.050

10.00

WR112
WG15

UnivUS-112

CPR112F
CPR112G
UG-1358/U
UG-1359/U
UG-1734/U
UG-1735/U
UG-52B/U
UG-51/U
UG-137B/U
UG-138/U

xxUA90

8.200

12.400

WR90
WG16

UnivUS-90

CPR90F
CPR90G
UG-1360/U
UG-1361/U
UG-1736/U
UG-1737/U
UG-40B/U
UG-39/U
UG-135/U
UG-136B/U

xxUA75

10.000

15.000

WR75
WG17

UnivUS-75

WR75

A-8

Appendix A Reference Data

Table A-4.

Universal Flange Compatibility (3 of 3)

Calibration
Component
Part Number

Start
Frequency
(GHz)

Stop
Frequency
(GHz)

Waveguide
Type

Flange
Type

Compatible
Flanges

xxUA62

12.400

18.000

WR62
WG18

UnivUS-62

UG-541A/U
UG-419/U
UG-1665/U
UG-1666/U

xxUA42

17.000

26.500

WR42
WG20

UnivUS-42

UG-596A/U
UG-595/U
UG-597/U
UG-598A/U

xxCMR229

3.300

4.900

WR229
WG11A

CMR229

CMR229

xxCMR187

3.950

5.850

WR187
WG12

CMR187

CMR187
UG-1475/U
UG-1480/U

xxCMR159

4.900

7.050

WR159
WG13

CMR159

CMR159

xxCMR137

5.850

8.200

WR137
WG14

CMR137

CMR137
UG-1476/U
UG-1481/U

xxCMR112

7.050

10.000

WR112
WG15

CMR112

CMR112
UG-1477/U
UG-1482/U

xxCMR90

8.200

12.400

WR90
WG16

CMR90

CMR90
UG-1478/U
UG-1483/U

xxUER40

3.300

4.900

WR229
WG11A

UER40

UER40

xxUER48

3.950

5.850

WR187
WG12

UER48

UER48

xxUER58

4.900

7.050

WR159
WG13

UER58

UER58

xxUER70

5.850

8.200

WR137
WG14

UER70

UER70

xxUER84

7.050

10.000

WR112
WG15

UER84

UER84

xxUER100

8.200

12.400

WR90
WG16

UER100

UER100

A-9

Appendix A Reference Data

Waveguide Technical Data


Table A-6.

Waveguide Offset Short* Specifications

Offset Short P/N

Frequency (GHz)

Length (mm)

24UM70

6.926

20,710 0.08

24UM84

8.396

17,040 0.05

24UM100

10.084

14,675 0.05

24UM120

12.247

11,978 0.04

24UA187

4.807

30,979 0.11

24UA137

6.926

20,710 0.08

24UA112

8.396

17,040 0.05

24UA90

10.084

14,675 0.05

24UA62

14.940

9,742 0.04

24UA42

21.225

7,067 0.03

24CMR187

4.807

30,979 0.11

24CMR137

6.926

20,710 0.08

24CMR112

8.396

17,040 0.05

24CMR90

10.084

14,675 0.05

24UER70

6.926

20,710 0.08

24UER84

8.396

17,040 0.05

24UER100

10.084

14,675 0.05

* Offset shorts are 3/8 wave at the geometric mean frequency waveguide band and dimensionally
accurate to <0.5 degree at the maximum operating frequency of the corresponding wavelength.

A-10

Appendix A Reference Data


Table A-7.

Waveguide Technical Data (1 of 2)

Waveguide
Type/Model

Start Frequency
(GHz)

Stop Frequency Cutoff Frequency


(GHz)
(GHz)

Mid-Band Loss
(dB/m, GHz)

WR229
WG11A

3.300

4.900

2.577

0.0374

WR187
WG12

3.950

5.850

3.152

0.0515

WR159
WG13

4.900

7.050

3.711

0.0591

WR137
WG14

5.850

8.200

4.301

0.0738

WR112
WG15

7.050

10.000

5.259

0.1024

WR102

7.000

11.000

5.786

0.1083

WR90
WG16

8.200

12.400

6.557

0.1578

WR75
WG17

10.000

15.000

7.868

0.1913

WR67

11.000

17.000

8.578

0.2159

WR62
WG18

12.400

18.000

9.486

0.2411

WR51
WG19

15.000

22.000

11.574

0.3691

WR42
WG20

17.000

26.500

14.047

0.5200

Andrew
EW34

3.100

4.200

2.376

0.0223

EW37

3.300

4.300

2.790

0.0292

EW43

4.400

5.000

2.780

0.0289

EW52

4.600

6.425

3.650

0.0394

EW63

5.580

7.125

4.000

0.0453

EW64

5.300

7.750

4.320

0.0479

EW77

6.100

8.500

4.720

0.0584

EW85

7.700

9.800

6.460

0.1086

EW90

8.300

11.700

6.500

0.1010

EW127

10.000

13.250

7.670

0.1263

EW132

11.000

15.350

9.220

0.1581

EW180

14.000

19.700

11.150

0.1939

EW220

17.000

23.600

13.340

0.2822

A-11

Appendix A Reference Data

Table A-6.

Waveguide Technical Data (2 of 2)

Waveguide
Type/Model

Start Frequency
(GHz)

Stop Frequency Cutoff Frequency


(GHz)
(GHz)

Mid-Band Loss
(dB/m, GHz)

WE37

3.600

4.200

2.830

0.0269

WE46

4.400

5.000

3.000

0.0354

WE61

5.925

6.425

3.600

0.0390

WE65

6.425

7.125

4.000

0.0453

WE70

7.125

7.750

4.300

0.0404

WE78

7.125

8.500

4.670

0.0446

WE108

10.500

11.700

6.570

0.0978

WE130

11.700

13.250

7.430

0.1142

WE150

14.000

15.350

8.600

0.1398

WE191

17.700

19.700

10.680

0.1952

Cablewave

Hanover
E38

3.100

4.200

2.320

0.0243, 3.6

EH36

4.400

5.000

3.080

0.0361

E54

5.000

6.000

3.870

0.0469, 5.4

E60

5.600

6.425

3.600

0.0354

E65

5.925

7.125

3.990

0.0456

E70

6.425

7.750

4.290

0.0479

EH78

7.700

8.500

4.650

0.0692, 8.2

E100

8.500

10.000

6.440

0.0889, 9.5

E105

10.700

11.700

6.600

0.0909

E130

10.950

13.250

8.400

0.1129

E150

14.000

15.350

10.490

0.1385

E185

17.300

19.700

11.100

0.1929

E220

21.200

23.600

12.900

0.3002, 22.5

A-12

Appendix B
Windowing
Introduction
The FREQ/DIST menu (page 2-11) provides for setting the cable loss and relative propagation 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. Side lobes appear around a discontinuity due to the fact that the spectrum is cut off
at a finite frequency. Windowing reduces the side lobes by smoothing out the sharp transitions at the beginning and at the end of the frequency sweep. As the side lobes are reduced
the main lobe widens thereby reducing the resolution.
In situations where there may be a small discontinuity close to a large one, side lobe reduction windowing should be used. When distance resolution is critical windowing can be reduced.

Examples
The types of windowing in order of increasing side lobe reduction are: rectangular, nominal
side lobe, low side lobe, and minimum side lobe. Figures B-1 thru B-4 show examples of
the types of windowing.

D is ta n c e T o F a u lt

-5
-1 0
-1 5
-2 0
-2 5

R e tu rn L o s s (d B )

-3 0
-3 5
-4 0
-4 5
-5 0

1 0

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

3 5

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

F e e t

Figure B-1.

Rectangular Windowing Example

B-1

Appendix B Windowing

D is ta n c e T o F a u lt

-5
-1 0
-1 5
-2 0
-2 5
-3 0
R e tu rn L o s s (d B )
-3 5
-4 0
-4 5
-5 0

1 0
5

Figure B-2.

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

F e e t

3 5

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example

D is ta n c e T o F a u lt

-5
-1 0
-1 5
-2 0
-2 5
-3 0
R e tu rn L o s s (d B )
-3 5
-4 0
-4 5
-5 0

Figure B-3.

B-2

1 0

1 5

2 0

Low Side Lobe Windowing Example

2 5

3 0

3 5
F e e t

Appendix B Windowing

D is ta n c e T o F a u lt

-5
-1 0
-1 5
-2 0
-2 5
-3 0
R e tu rn L o s s (d B )
-3 5
-4 0
-4 5
-5 0

Figure B-4.

1 0

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

F e e t

3 5

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Example

B-3/B-4

Appendix C
Signal Standards
Introduction
Table C-1 provides a listing of common Spectrum Analyzer signal standards.
Table C-1.

Spectrum Analyzer Signal Standards


Standard

Center (MHz)

Span (MHz)

Valid Channels

AMPS / EIA 553 - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

AMPS / EIA 553 - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

C-450 (P) - Uplink

463.5

21

1-800

C-450 (P) - Downlink

463.5

21

1-800

C-450 (SA) - Uplink

462.5

15

1-247

C-450 (SA) - Downlink

462.5

15

1-247

CDMA US Cellular - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA US Cellular - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA US PCS - Uplink

1920

140

1-1199

CDMA US PCS - Downlink

1920

140

1-1199

CDMA Korea PCS - Uplink

1810

120

1-599

CDMA Korea PCS - Downlink

1810

120

1-599

CDMA Japan / ARIB - Uplink

878.5

93

1-799, 801-1039, 1041-1199

CDMA Japan / ARIB - Downlink

878.5

93

1-799, 801-1039, 1041-1199

CDMA China - 1 - Uplink

916

88

0-1000, 1329-2047

CDMA China - 1 - Downlink

916

88

0-1000, 1329-2047

CDMA China - 2 - Uplink

910

76

0-1000

CDMA China - 2 - Downlink

910

76

0-1000

CDMA2000 Class 0, Korea Cellular - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA2000 Class 0, Korea Cellular - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA2000 Class 0, N.A. Cellular - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA2000 Class 0, N.A. Cellular - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

CDMA2000 Class 1, N.A. PCS Uplink

1920

140

0-1199

CDMA2000 Class 1, N.A. PCS Downlink

1920

140

0-1199

CDMA2000 Class 2, (TACS


Band) - Uplink

916

88

0-1100, 1329-2047

C-1

Appendix C Signal Standards


Standard

Center (MHz)

Span (MHz)

Valid Channels

CDMA2000 Class 2, (TACS


Band) - Downlink

916

88

0-1100, 1329-2047

CDMA2000 Class 3, (JTACS


Band) - Uplink

878.5

93

1-799, 801-1039, 1041-1199

CDMA2000 Class 3, (JTACS


Band) - Downlink

878.5

93

1-799, 801-1039, 1041-1199

CDMA2000 Class 4, Korea PCS


- Uplink

1810

120

0-599

CDMA2000 Class 4, Korea PCS


- Downlink

1810

120

0-599

CDMA2000 Class 5,
(NMT-450-20 kHz) - Uplink

472.5

43

1039-1473, 1792-2016

CDMA2000 Class 5,
(NMT-450-20 kHz) - Downlink

472.5

43

1039-1473, 1792-2016

CDMA2000 Class 5,
(NMT-450-25 kHz) - Uplink

439.5

57

1-300, 539-871

CDMA2000 Class 5,
(NMT-450-25 kHz) - Downlink

439.5

57

1-300, 539-871

CDMA2000 Class 6, IMT-2000 Uplink

2045

250

0-1199

CDMA2000 Class 6, IMT-2000 Downlink

2045

250

0-1199

CDMA2000 Class 7, N.A. 700


MHz Cellular - Uplink

770

48

0-359

CDMA2000 Class 7, N.A. 700


MHz Cellular - Downlink

770

48

0-359

ETACS - Uplink

916

88

0-1000, 1329-2047

ETACS - Downlink

916

88

0-1000, 1329-2047

GSM 900 - Uplink

897.4

40

1-124, 975-1023

GSM 900 - Downlink

942.4

40

1-124, 975-1023

GSM 1800 - Uplink

1747.4

80

512-885

GSM 1800 - Downlink

1842.4

80

512-885

GSM 1900 - Uplink

1879.8

80

512-810

GSM 1900 - Downlink

1959.8

80

512-810

JTACS - Uplink

878.5

93

0-1198 (even numbers only)

JTACS - Downlink

878.5

93

0-1198 (even numbers only)

MATS-E - Uplink

925

70

1-1000

MATS-E - Downlink

925

70

1-1000

N-AMPS / IS-88L - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

N-AMPS / IS-88L - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

N-AMPS / IS-88M - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

N-AMPS / IS-88M - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

N-AMPS / IS-88U - Uplink

897.5

147

1-799, 990-1023

C-2

Appendix C Signal Standards


Standard

Center (MHz)

Span (MHz)

Valid Channels

N-AMPS / IS-88U - Downlink

897.5

147

1-799, 990-1023

NADC IS136 Cellular - Uplink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

NADC IS136 Cellular - Downlink

859

70

1-799, 990-1023

NADC IS136 PCS - Uplink

1920

140

1-1199

NADC IS136 PCS - Downlink

1920

140

1-1199

NMT-411-25 kHz - Uplink

420.5

19

539-871

NMT-411-25 kHz - Downlink

420.5

19

539-871

NMT-450-20 kHz - Uplink

460.5

19

1039-1473

NMT-450-20 kHz - Downlink

460.5

19

1039-1473

NMT-450-25 kHz - Uplink

459

18

1-300

NMT-450-25 kHz - Downlink

459

18

1-300

NMT-470-20 kHz - Uplink

486.5

15

1972-2016

NMT-470-20 kHz - Downlink

486.5

15

1972-2016

NMT-900 - Uplink

925

70

1-1000

NMT-900 - Downlink

925

70

1-1000

NMT-900 (Offset) - Uplink

925

70

1025-2023

NMT-900 (Offset) - Downlink

925

70

1025-2023

NTACS - Uplink

878.5

93

1-1199

NTACS - Downlink

878.5

93

1-1199

PDC 800 Analog - Uplink

891.5

97

0-1680

PDC 800 Analog - Downlink

891.5

97

0-1680

PDC 1500 (JDC) - Uplink

1513

72

0-960

PDC 1500 (JDC) - Downlink

1513

72

0-960

PHS - Uplink

1906.5

23

1-77

PHS - Downlink

1906.5

23

1-77

SMR 800 - 12.5 kHz - Uplink

836

60

1-1199

SMR 800 - 12.5 kHz - Downlink

836

60

1-1199

SMR 800 - 25 kHz - Uplink

836

60

1-600

SMR 800 - 25 kHz - Downlink

836

60

1-600

SMR 1500 - Uplink

1483

60

1-479

SMR 1500 - Downlink

1483

60

1-479

TACS - Uplink

925

70

1-1000

TACS - Downlink

925

70

1-1000

UMTS/WCDMA - Uplink

1920

70

9600-9900

UMTS/WCDMA - Downlink

2110

70

10550-10850

C-3

Appendix C Signal Standards


Table C-2 provides a listing of common VNA signal standards.
Table C-2.

VNA Signal Standards


Standard

Start Freq (MHz)

Stop Freq (MHz)

Bluetooth US & Europe Uplink

2400

2484

Bluetooth US & Europe Downlink

2400

2484

Bluetooth US & Europe Fullband

2400

2484

Bluetooth Japan Uplink

2472

2497

Bluetooth Japan Downlink

2472

2497

Bluetooth Japan Fullband

2472

2497

C 450 P Uplink

453

464

C 450 P Downlink

463

474

C 450 P Fullband

453

474

C 450 SA Uplink

465

470

C 450 SA Downlink

455

460

C 450 SA Fullband

455

470

CDMA China 1 2 Uplink

872

915

CDMA China 1 2 Downlink

917

960

CDMA China 1 2 Fullband

872

960

Cellular Uplink

824

849

Cellular Downlink

869

894

Cellular Fullband

824

894

Cellular 700 MHZ Uplink

776

794

Cellular 700 MHZ Downlink

746

764

Cellular 700 MHZ Fullband

746

794

DCS GSM 1800 Uplink

1710

1785

DCS GSM 1800 Downlink

1805

1880

DCS GSM 1800 Fullband

1710

1880

GSM 900 Uplink

880

915

GSM 900 Downlink

925

960

GSM 900 Fullband

880

960

IEEE 802 11 FH Uplink

2402

2495

IEEE 802 11 FH Downlink

2402

2495

IEEE 802 11 FH Fullband

2402

2495

IEEE 802 11 DS Uplink

2412

2484

IEEE 802 11 DS Downlink

2412

2484

C-4

Appendix C Signal Standards


Standard

Start Freq (MHz)

Stop Freq (MHz)

IEEE 802 11 DS Fullband

2412

2484

IEEE 802 11 B G Uplink

2400

2484

IEEE 802 11 B G Downlink

2400

2484

IEEE 802 11 B G Fullband

2400

2484

IMT 2000 UMTS WCDMA Uplink

1920

1980

IMT 2000 UMTS WCDMA Downlink

2110

2170

IMT 2000 UMTS WCDMA Fullband

1920

2170

ISM 2 4 GHZ Uplink

2400

2484

ISM 2 4 GHZ Downlink

2400

2484

ISM 2 4 GHZ Fullband

2400

2484

JTACS/NTAC Japan ARIB Uplink

887

925

JTACS/NTAC Japan ARIB Downlink

832

870

JTACS/NTAC Japan ARIB Fullband

832

925

NMT 411 Uplink

411

420

NMT 411 Downlink

421

430

NMT 411 Fullband

411

430

NMT 450 Uplink

450

460

NMT 450 Downlink

460

470

NMT 450 Fullband

450

470

NMT 450 20 kHz CDMA2000 Uplink

451

484

NMT 450 20 kHz CDMA2000 Downlink

461

494

NMT 450 20 kHz CDMA2000 Fullband

451

494

NMT 450 25 kHz CDMA2000 Uplink

411

458

NMT 450 25 kHz CDMA2000 Downlink

421

468

NMT 450 25 kHz CDMA2000 Fullband

411

468

NMT 900 MATS E Uplink

890

915

NMT 900 MATS E Downlink

935

960

NMT 900 MATS E Fullband

890

960

PCS GSM 1900 Uplink

1850

1910

PCS GSM 1900 Downlink

1930

1990

PCS GSM 1900 Fullband

1850

1990

PCS Korea Uplink

1750

1780

PCS Korea Downlink

1840

1870

PCS Korea Fullband

1750

1870

PDC 800 Uplink

898

940

C-5

Appendix C Signal Standards


Standard

Start Freq (MHz)

Stop Freq (MHz)

PDC 800 Downlink

843

885

PDC 800 Fullband

843

940

PDC 1500 Uplink

1525

1549

PDC 1500 Downlink

1477

1501

PDC 1500 Fullband

1477

1549

PHS Uplink

1895

1918

PHS Downlink

1895

1918

PHS Fullband

1895

1918

SMR 800 Uplink

806

821

SMR 800 Downlink

851

866

SMR 800 Fullband

806

866

SMR 1500 Uplink

1453

1465

SMR 1500 Downlink

1501

1513

SMR 1500 Fullband

1453

1513

TACS/ETACS Uplink+C22

872

915

TACS ETACS Downlink

917

960

TACS ETACS Fullband

872

960

Tetra Uplink

380

430

Tetra Downlink

380

430

C-6

Index
A

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
power monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

data points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 4-10

adapters
coaxial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
antenna factors
downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
uploading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
attenuation
nominal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
attenuation
nominal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16


delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
directivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 2-2
distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
DTF . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 4-2, 4-8, 6-3, 6-10
DTF Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 2-13, 3-8

E
error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

extension cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-7

battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-18, 2-22


RTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

fast charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22


faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

FFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

cable loss . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-12, 4-2, 4-5

firmware revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-2


coaxial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

fixed CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Flange Compatibility . . . . . . . . A-7 - A-9

clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Coaxial Cable Data . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Coaxial to Universal Waveguide Adapters A-6
connectors .
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2-1
1-3
1-3
1-3

cutoff frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11


CW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6, A-5


frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

G
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 2-2, 2-16, 2-18
grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Index-1

hard keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-18

offset short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

OSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
output power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 4-2


impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

integrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

integrator failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

PLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

interference analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

plot overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

interfering signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1


print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

printers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 2-16, 3-13

keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

propagation velocity . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

keys
hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
soft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Q
query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

language . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 2-16, 3-10

real-time clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-15, 3-11
segmented . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
line sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
LOW BATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

M
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
markers . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-13, 3-10, 6-5
measurements
cable and antenna . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
metafile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

reflected power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2


relative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 4-10
return loss . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-5, 4-2, 4-11
RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 - 6-3

S
scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12, 3-7
self test . . . . . . . . . 2-16, 2-18, 2-23, 3-1
serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
service centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 3-9
Smith Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 6-10

Soft Key Menus


Distance (coax cable). . . . . . . . 2-12
Distance (waveguide) . . . . . . . 2-11

null modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Index-2

Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1


specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1, 6-6
static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Z
zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
step size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
sweep
cable loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SWR . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-20, 3-7, 4-2, 4-8, 6-3
symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
SYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

T
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
trace overlay . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 6-1, 6-5
transmission line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
trickle charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
trigger
single sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

U
units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
uploading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

V
valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 4-12

W
Waveguide
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Technical Data . . . . . . . A-11 - A-12
windowing . . . . . . . 1-5, 2-11 - 2-12, B-1
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 6-1 - 6-2

Index-3/Index-4

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