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VNA Master

MS2024A/MS2026A

Handheld Vector Network Analyzer

from 2 MHz to 6 GHz

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 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation. Intel Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. VxWorks is
a registered trademark, and WindML is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc. NI
is a trademark of National Instruments. VNA Master is a trademark 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. All other trademarks contained herein are
the property of their respective owners.

UPDATES
Updates to this manual, if any, may be downloaded from the Anritsu internet site at:
http://www.us.anritsu.com.
VxWorks Runtime License
2000-1189

NI Device License
2000-1486

WindML Target License

2000-1372

Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Power Monitor Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Measurement Uncertainties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Calibration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
ESD Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
WEEE Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Soft Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Tilt Bail Stand Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Anritsu Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Chapter 2
Functions Overview
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Test Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Symbols and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Freq/Dist Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Amplitude Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Scale Menu (VNA Menus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Save Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Measurement Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Marker Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sweep Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Trace Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Limit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Mode Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
November 2005
Copyright 2005 Anritsu Company

10580-00122
Revision: A

Chapter 3
Quick Start Guide
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Turning the MS202xA On for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Select the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Set the Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using the Markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Using Limit Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Using Trace Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Saving and Recalling Measurements and Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Using GPS (Option 31 MS2020/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
The Sweep Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Chapter 4
VNA Measurements
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Return Loss/VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cable Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Distance-To-Fault (DTF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
2-Port Gain Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Phase Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Smith Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Chapter 5
Power Measurements
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 6
Master Software Tools
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using Master Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Language Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Signal Standards Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Cable Standard Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Dat Conversion Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Master Code Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Appendix A
Signal Standards
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Appendix B
Coaxial Cable Technical Data
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Appendix C
Windowing
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Appendix D
Tower Mounted Amplifiers
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix E
Formulas
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Index

Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction
This chapter covers general information including a description, performance specifications,
uncertainty curves, optional accessories, preventive maintenance, ESD verifications, and
calibration requirements for the VNA Master models listed below. Throughout this manual,
the term VNA Master will refer to the MS2024A or MS2026A.
Model

Frequency Range

Ports

MS2024A
MS2026A

2 MHz to 4000 MHz

2 MHz to 6000 MHz

2
2

Description
The Anritsu VNA Master MS202xA is a handheld Vector Network Analyzer designed to
make accurate vector corrected 1-port and 1-path 2-port magnitude and phase measurements
from 2 MHz to 6 GHz.
Based on a new generation platform with much improved processing power, the VNA Master allows for fast measurements of frequency and Distance-To-Fault. RF immunity rejection
up to +17 dBm allows for accurate measurements even in RF-rich environments. The
optional built-in variable +24V bias tee provides a practical solution for measuring the gain
of amplifiers. Two power settings for 2-port measurements optimizes the capabilities for
both gain and isolation measurements. Residual directivity exceeding 42 dB for the entire
frequency range minimizes directivity errors providing accurate measurements over the
entire frequency range. The optional Power Monitor can be used for broadband power measurements using external precision detectors designed to minimize mismatch errors.
A variety of display options are available with the VNA Master, including S11 Log Mag/
Phase/Smith Chart/VSWR and S21 Log Mag and Phase. The user menu can be set to Field
Menu or VNA Menu providing flexibility for viewing measurements as Return Loss/S11
Log Mag or 2-Port Gain/S21 Log Magnitude.
Time and date stamping of measurement data is automatic. The internal memory can store
more than 1000 traces and setups, and the contents of the internal memory can be copied to
and from a removable Compact Flash card (which can be any size but must be minimum 64
MB). The optional GPS receiver can be used to provide latitude, longitude, and UTC time
information along with the trace.
The bright daylight-viewable high resolution color TFT display provides easy viewing in a
variety of lighting conditions. The VNA Master is capable of up to three hours of continuous
operation from a fully charged field replaceable battery and can be operated from a +12 Vdc
source.
Measurements stored in internal memory can be downloaded to a PC using the included
Ethernet or USB cables. Anritsu Master Software Tools, a PC based software program, can
then be used to store traces, modify markers and limit lines, change units and the display format, compare and analyze traces, extract data to a spreadsheet, or transfer data among different PC based programs.

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Options
The following options are available for the MS202xA:
Option

Description

Option 5 MS2020/5

Power Monitor (requires external detector)

Option 10 MS2020/10

Built-in Variable Bias Tee

Option 31 MS2020/31

GPS (includes GPS antenna, part number 2000-1410)

Accessories
The following standard accessories are supplied with the MS202xA:
Part Number

Description

10580-00122

MS202xA User's Guide

61382

Soft Carrying Case

2300-498

Master Software Tools Program CD ROM

633-44

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

40-168

AC-DC Adapter

806-141

Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter

2000-1360

USB A/5-pin mini-B Cable

2000-1371

Ethernet Cable, 7 feet (213 cm)

2000-1358

64 MB Compact Flash Memory Module

64343

Tilt Bail Stand

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

CAUTION
When using the Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 VDC Adapter, Anritsu Part
Number 806-141, always verify that the supply is rated for a minimum of 60
Watts @ 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If the
adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use
immediately.

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The following optional accessories are available for the MS202xA:

Part Number

Description

42N50-20

Attenuator, 20 dB, 5W, DC to 18 GHz, N(m)-N(f)

42N50A-30

Attenuator, 30 dB, 50W, Bi-dir., DC-18 GHz, N(m) to N(f)

34NN50A

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

34NFNF50C

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

15NN50-1.5C

Test port cable armored, 1.5 meter, N(m) to N(m), 6 GHz

15NN50-3.0C

Test port cable armored, 3.0 meter, N(m) to N(m), 6 GHz

15NN50-5.0C

Test port cable armored, 5.0 meter, N(m) to N(m), 6 GHz

15NNF50-1.5C

Test port cable armored, 1.5 meter, N(m) to N(f), 6 GHz

15NNF50-3.0C

Test port cable armored, 3.0 meter, N(m) to N(f), 6 GHz

15NNF50-5.0C

Test port cable armored, 5.0 meter, N(m) to N(f), 6 GHz

15ND50-1.5C

Test port cable armored, 1.5 meter, N(m) to 7/16 DIN(m),

6.0 GHz

15NDF50-1.5C

Test port cable armored, 1.5 meter, N(m) to 7/16 DIN(f),

6.0 GHz

800-109

Detector Extender Cable, 7.6m (25 ft)

800-110

Detector Extender Cable, 15.2m (50 ft)

800-111

Detector Extender Cable, 30.5m (100 ft)

800-112

Detector Extender Cable, 61.0m (200 ft)

510-90

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f) to N(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50

510-91

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f) to N(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50

510-92

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m) to N(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50

510-93

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m) to N(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50

510-96

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m) to 7/16 DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz,

50

510-97

Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f) to 7/16 DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50

510-102

Adapter, N(m) to N(m) 90 right angle, DC to 11 GHz, 50

1091-26

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

1091-27

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

1091-80

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

1091-81

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

1091-172

Adapter, N(m) to BNC(f), DC to 4 GHz, 50

1030- 109

Band Pass Filter, 836.5 MHz Ctr Freq, 25.8 MHz BW,
N(m)-SMA(f), 50

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Part Number

Description

1030-110

1030-111

Band Pass Filter, 1.88 GHz Ctr Freq, 63.1 MHz BW, N(m)SMA(f), 50

1030-112

Band Pass Filter, 2.442 GHz Ctr Freq, 85.1 MHz BW,
N(m)-SMA(f), 50

OSLN50-1

Precision N(m) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, 6 GHz

OSLNF50-1

Precision N(f) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, 6 GHz

22N50

Precision N(m) Short/Open, 18 GHz

22NF50

Precision N(f) Short/Open, 18 GHz

SM/PL-1

Precision N(m) Load, 42 dB, 6.0 GHz

SM/PLNF-1

Precision N(f) Load, 42 dB, 6.0 GHz

2000-767

Precision Open/Short/Load, 7/16(m), 4.0 GHz

2000-768

Precision Open/Short/Load, 7/16(f), 4.0 GHz

1N50C

Limiter, N(m) to N(f), 50 , 0.01 to 50 GHz

61382

Spare Soft Carrying Case

760-235

Hard Transit Case

40-168

Spare AC/DC Adapter

806-141

Spare Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter

2000-1410

Spare GPS Antenna

2300-498

Spare Master Software Tools Program CD ROM

10580-00122

Spare Anritsu Users Guide, Model MS202xA

633-44

Spare Rechargeable Battery, Li-Ion

2000-1374

Dual Battery Charger

2000-1358

Spare 64 MB Compact Flash Memory Module

11410-00369

MS202xA Product Brochure

11410-00372

MS202xA Technical Datasheet

11410-00274

Application Note, Tower Mounted Amplifiers

11410-00214

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Band Pass Filter, 897.5 MHz Ctr Freq, 35 MHz BW, N(m)SMA(f), 50

Application Note, Reflection Measurement

Power Monitor Detectors

The Anritsu 5400 and 560 Series Detectors use zero-biased Schottky diodes. Measurement
range is 55 dBm to +16 dBm using single cycle per sweep AC detection, auto-zeroing with
DC detection during the frequency sweep. Extender cables of over 3000 feet can be used
with the MS202xA VNA Master with Option 5 installed.
Model

Frequency
Range

5400-71N50

0.001 to 3 GHz

5400-71N75

Return Loss

Input
Conn

Frequency
Response

50

26 dB

N(m)

0.2 dB, <1 GHz

0.3 dB, <3 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

75

26 dB, <2 GHz

20 dB, <3 GHz

N(m)

0.2 dB, <1 GHz

0.5 dB, <3 GHz

560-7A50

0.01 to 18 GHz

50

15 dB, <0.04 GHz GPC-7

22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz

560-7N50B

0.01 to 20 GHz

50

15 dB, <0.04 GHz

22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <20.0 GHz

560-7S50B

0.01 to 20 GHz

50

15 dB, <0.04 GHz WSMA

22 dB, <8.00 GHz (m)
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <20.0 GHz

560-7S50-2

0.01 to 26.5 GHz

50

15 dB, <0.04 GHz WSMA 0.5 dB, <18 GHz

2.0 dB, <26.5 GHz
22 dB, <8.00 GHz (m)
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <26.5 GHz

560-7K50

0.01 to 40 GHz

50

12 dB, <0.04 GHz

22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
15 dB, <26.5 GHz
14 dB, <32.0 GHz
13 dB, <40.0 GHz

K(m)

0.5 dB, <18 GHz

1.25 dB, <26.5 GHz
2.2 dB, <32 GHz
2.5 dB, <40 GHz

560-7VA50

0.01 to 50 GHz

50

12 dB, <0.04 GHz

19 dB, <20.0 GHz
15 dB, <40.0 GHz
10 dB, <50.0 GHz

V(m)

0.8 dB, <20 GHz

2.5 dB, <40 GHz
3.0 dB, <50 GHz

Impedance

N(m)

0.5 dB, <18 GHz

0.5 dB, <18 GHz

1.25 dB, <20 GHz

0.5 dB, <18 GHz

2.0 dB, <20 GHz

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Performance Specifications
Frequency Range
Frequency Accuracy
Frequency Resolution*
Data Points
Interference Immunity:**
1-Port Power
2-Port Power
Return Loss
Range
Resolution
VSWR
Range
Resolution
Cable Loss
Range
Resolution
1-Port Phase
Range
Resolution
Smith Chart
Resolution
2-Port Gain
Range
Resolution
2-Port Phase
Range
Resolution
Distance-to-Fault (DTF)

2 MHz to 4000 MHz (MS2024A)

2 MHz to 6000 MHz (MS2026A)
25 ppm
10 kHz
Low, Medium, High (137/275/551)
On-Channel: +17 dBm
On-Frequency: +10 dBm (RF Out), +30 dBc RF In
High: 0 dBm
Low: -35 dBm
High: 0 dBm
0 to 60 dB
0.01 dB
1 to 65
0.01
0 to 30 dB
0.01 dB
-180 to +180
0.01
0.01
-120 to +100 dB
0.01 dB
-180 to +180
0.01

Fault Resolution (meters) (150 * vp)/ F

vp is the propagation constant and F is F2-F1 in MHz

Horizontal Range (meters) 0 to (data points-1)*Fault Resolution to a maximum of 1000m
(3281ft) where datapoints = 138/275/551
Vertical Range (RL)
0 to 60 dB
Vertical Range (VSWR) 1 to 65
Residual Directivity***
42 dB (2 MHz to 6 GHz)
1-port (S11) Accuracy***

= <0.8 + |20 log(1 +/- 10-E

/20

)| dB, typical

E = Directivity - Measured Return Loss

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RF Power Monitor (Option 5)

Display Range
-80 to +80 dBm (10 pW to 100 kW)
Detector Range
-45 to +20 dBm (32 nW to 100 mW)
Measurement Range
-45 to +16 dBm (32 nW to 40 mW)
Offset Range
0 to +60 dB
Resolution
0.1 dB or 0.1W
Accuracy
+/- 1 dB
Bias T (Option 10)
Voltage/Current

+12 V, 250 or 500 mA steady state

+15 V, 250 or 500 mA steady state
+18 V, 350 mA steady state
+21 V, 300 mA steady state
+24 V, 250 mA steady state

GPS Receiver (Option 31)

GPS Location Indicator
Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude on Display and with Trace Storage

General Specifications
Languages
Built-in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Can also customize languages using Master Software Tools.
Memory
Internal memory provides for the storage and recall of up to 1000 traces and setups. The
contents of the internal memory can be copied to and from a removable Compact Flash
Card.
Markers
Six Markers (Delta Marker, Peak Search, Valley Search) and Marker Table
Display
Bright daylight-viewable color TFT LCD, Full SVGA, 8.4"
Remote Interface
Type N female RF Out Port and RF In Port (50 )
5-pin Mini-B USB 2.0 for data transfer to a PC
RJ45 Connector for Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (For data transfer only, remote programmability commands not available.)
2.5 mm 3-wire cellular headset connector
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Meets European Community Requirements for CE marking
Power Supply
External DC Input, +12V to +15V, 5A max
Temperature:
Storage
-20C to 75C
Operation
-10C to 55C
ESD Damage Level
10 kV
Maximum Input (Damage Level)
Test Port, Type N
+22 dBm
RF Detector
+20 dBm

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Impedance

50

Dimensions
12 x 7 x 2 in. (305 x 178 x 51 mm)
Weight
< 6.5 lbs. (3 kg)
* If the display resolution (Span / (DataPoints-1)) is less than 150 kHz, then frequency
resolution only applies to measurements with RF Immunity set to Normal.
** On Channel Interference Immunity is specified at > 1.0 MHz of the carrier frequency.
On-Frequency Interference Immunity is specified to within +/- 10 kHz of the carrier frequency.
*** All accuracy and directivity specifications apply only when using Anritsu's precision
components.

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Measurement Uncertainties
The uncertainty graphs provide measurement uncertainty at 23C after vector correction for
the standard N connector type. Errors are worse-case contributions of residual directivity,
source match, frequency response, network analyzer dynamic range, and connector repeatability. For the 1-path 2-port measurements, transmission tracking, crosstalk and physical
load match termination was added. OSLN50-1 calibration components were used.

Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-4.

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Preventive Maintenance
VNA Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning the RF connector on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the VNA 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 of N(f) connectors and the pins of N(m)
connectors should be unbroken and uniform in appearance. If you are unsure whether the
connectors are good, gauge the connectors to confirm that their 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 Requirements
The VNA Master loads factory calibration data during start-up, eliminating the need for
daily calibration checks.
Although VNA Master does not require daily field calibration, Anritsu recommends annual
calibration and performance verification by local Anritsu service centers. Anritsu service
centers are listed in this chapter.

ESD Cautions
The MS202xA, 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 directly to the MS202xA without discharging the static charge, may
damage the MS202xA input circuitry. MS202xA operators should be aware of the potential
for ESD damage and take all necessary precautions.
Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625
(EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices,
equipment, and practices. As these apply to the MS202xA, it is recommended that any static
charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas to the
MS202xA. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or load device to the cable
or antenna prior to attaching to the MS202xA. 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 ensure a safe environment for both personnel and equipment.

WEEE Directive Compliance

Equipment marked with the Crossed-out Wheelie Bin
symbol complies with the European Parliament and
Council Directive 2002/96/EC (the WEEE Directive) in
the European Union.

For Products placed on the EU market after August 13,

2005, please contact your local Anritsu representative at
the end of the product's useful life to arrange disposal in
accordance with your initial contract and the local law.

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Battery Replacement
The battery can be replaced without the use of tools. The battery compartment is located on
the lower left side of the instrument. Slide the battery door down, towards the bottom of the
instrument, to remove it. Remove the battery pack from the instrument by pulling straight
out on the battery lanyard. Replacement is the opposite of removal.

Battery
Compartment

Figure 1-5. Battery Compartment

The battery supplied with the VNA Master may need charging before use. The battery can
be charged in the VNA Master, using either the AC-DC Adapter (40-168) or the 12 Volt DC
adapter (806-141), or separately in the optional Dual Battery Charger (2000-1374).

CAUTION
When using the Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 VDC Adapter, Anritsu Part
Number 806-141, always verify that the supply is rated for a minimum of 60
Watts @ 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If the
adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use
immediately.

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Soft Carrying Case

The instrument can be operated while in the soft carrying case. On the front of the case is a
large storage pouch for accessories and supplies. When the case is open, the cover can be
folded back and used as a tilt stand.
NOTE: When the tilt bail is installed, the instrument cannot be placed into
the soft carrying case.
To install the instrument into the soft carrying case:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

Place the soft carrying case face up on a stable surface.

Fully open the front cover of the case and lay it flat.
Release the hook and loop fastener panel on the back left of the case to open the
left side cover. Raise the left side cover as shown below.

Figure 1-6. Soft Case Left Side Cover

Step 4.

Carefully slide the instrument into the soft carrying case as shown.

Figure 1-7. Inserting the Instrument into the Soft Case

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Step 5.

When sliding the instrument into the soft carrying case, take care to lift the upperleft strap as necessary to clear the connectors.

Lift strap to clear

connectors

Figure 1-8. Clearing the Connectors

Step 6.

The instrument is fully seated when the carrying strap on the right side of the case
is easily accessible. Close the left side cover and reattach the hook and loop fastener panel.
The soft carrying case includes a detachable shoulder strap which can be connected to the Drings on the upper corners of the case as required for comfort or convenience.

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Tilt Bail Stand Installation

The supplied Tilt Bail can be installed for desktop operation. When properly installed, the
tilt bail provides a backward tilt for improved stability and air flow. When the tilt bail is
installed, the unit cannot be placed into the soft carrying case. The tilt bail kit (part number
64343) is a standard accessory supplied with the MS202xA and consist of:
Part Number

Qty.

Description

64344

Tilt Bail

64354

Right Support Bumper Assembly

64355

Left Support Bumper Assembly

4905-2691

M3 x 12 mm stainless steel slotted pan head screw

5905-2692

6.2 mm OD stainless steel split lock washer

Step 1.

If the instrument is in the soft carrying case, release the hook and loop fastener
flap at the left rear of the case and open the left side flap. Pull the instrument
straight out of the left side of the case.

NOTE: When the tilt bail is installed, the unit cannot be placed back into
the soft carrying case.
Step 2.

Step 3.
Step 4.

With a flat-blade screwdriver, remove only the top screw from the carrying strap
D-ring holder on the right side of the instrument. Save the screw and the D-ring
holder, as they will need to be reinstalled if the tilt bail is removed.
Remove the carrying strap D-ring from the holder removed in Step 2 and install
the D-ring on to the new right support bumper assembly, item number 64354.
Using one M3 x 12 mm stainless steel slotted pan head screw and one 6.2 mm OD
stainless steel split lock washer provided, install the new right support bumper
assembly on to the instrument.

NOTE: Do not use the screw removed in Step 2 to install the new right
support bumper assembly on to the instrument. Use only the screws provided with the kit.
Step 5.

Step 6.

Use the other M3 x 12 mm stainless steel slotted pan head screw and 6.2 mm OD
stainless steel split lock washer to attach the left support bumper assembly, item
number 64355, to the left side of the instrument.
Flex the tilt bail to install it into the two bumper assemblies.

Figure 1-9. Tilt Bail Installed

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Anritsu Service Centers

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

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

SINGAPORE
ANRITSU (SINGAPORE) PTE
LTD.
10, Hoe Chiang Road
#07-01/02 Keppel Towers
Singapore 089315
Telephone: 6282-2400
FAX: 6282-2533

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

GERMANY
ANRITSU GmbH
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 Muenchen, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 4423080
FAX: +49 89 44230855

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

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

INDIA
MEERA AGENCIES PVT. LTD.
23 Community Centre
Zamroodpur, Kailash Colony
Extension,
New Delhi, India 110 048
Phone: 011-2-6442700/6442800
FAX: 011-2-6442500

SWEDEN
ANRITSU AB
Borgafjordsgatan 13
164 40 Kista
Telephone: (08) 534-707-00
FAX: (08) 534-707-30

AUSTRALIA
ANRITSU PTY. LTD.
Unit 3, 170 Foster Road
Mt Waverley, VIC 3149
Australia
Telephone: 03-9558-8177
FAX: 03-9558-8255

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

TAIWAN
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

BRAZIL
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

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

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

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

JAPAN
ANRITSU CUSTOMER SERVICES LTD.
1800 Onna Atsugi-shi
Kanagawa-Prf. 243-0032 Japan
Telephone: 046-296-6688
FAX: 046-225-8379

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

KOREA
ANRITSU CORPORATION LTD.
Service Center:
8F Hyunjuk Building
832-41, Yeoksam Dong
Kangnam-Ku
Seoul, South Korea 135-080
Telephone: 82-2-553-6603
FAX: 82-2-553-6605

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Chapter 2
Functions Overview
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the Anritsu MS202xA VNA Master. The intent of
this chapter is to provide the user with a starting point for making basic measurements. For
more detailed information, see Chapter 3, Quick Start Guide and Chapter 4, VNA Measurements.

Front Panel Overview

The VNA Master menu-driven interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard keys
on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. There are five function hard
keys located below the display: Freq/Dist, Amplitude, Save/Recall, Measurement and
Marker.
There are 21 hard keys and a rotary knob located to the right of the display. Eight of the hard
keys are dual purpose, depending on the current mode of operation. The dual-purpose keys
are labeled with a number on the key itself, and the alternate function printed on the panel
above the key. Use the shift key to access the functions printed on the panel. The Escape
key, used for aborting data entry, is the round button located above soft keys. The rotary
knob and the keypad can both be used to change the value of an active parameter.
There are also eight soft keys to the right of the display which change function depending
upon the current menu selection. The current soft key function is indicated in the active
function block to the right of the display. The locations of the different keys are shown in
Figure 2-2, below.

Fan
Exhaust
Port

Active
Function
Block

Escape
Key

Soft
Keys

Charge
Fault LED
Battery
Charge LED
Shift Key
Rotary
Knob

Fan
Exhaust
Port

Keypad

Fan Inlet
Function Hard Keys

Figure 2-1. VNA Master Overview

Battery Charge LED (green)
The Battery Charge LED will flash if the battery is charging, and remain on steady when the
battery is fully charged.

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Charge Fault LED (red)

The Charge Fault LED will remain on steady under a battery charger fault condition. Fault
conditions include a battery cell voltage that is too low to charge, or a battery temperature
outside the temperature range (-5 C to +50 C) to charge.
Fan Inlet and Exhaust Ports
It is important to keep the fan inlet and exhaust ports clear of obstructions at all times for
proper ventilation and cooling of the instrument.

Display Overview
Figure 2-3 illustrates some of the key information areas of the MS202xA display. Refer to
Chapter 3, Key Functions, for more detailed key descriptions.

Real Time
Clock

Display Area

Instrument
Settings
Summary

Hard Key Labels

Figure 2-2. Display Overview

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Battery Charge
Indicator

Soft Key
Labels

Test Panel Connectors

The connectors and indicators located on the test panel are shown in Figure 2-4 and
described below.

External
Power

LAN Connection

Headset
Jack

RF In

Fan Exhaust Port

USB Interface

RF Out/Reflection

Compact Flash Socket

RF Detector

GPS

Figure 2-3. Test Panel Connectors

External Power
The external power connector is used to power the unit and for battery charging. Input is 12
to 15 VDC at up to 5.0A. A green flashing indicator light near the power switch shows that
the instrument battery is being charged by the external charging unit. The indicator is
steadily illuminated when the battery is fully charged.
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.

LAN Connection
The RJ-45 connector is used to connect the VNA Master to a local area network. Integrated
into this connector are two LEDs. The amber LED indicates the presence of LAN voltages
a live LAN connectionwhile the green LED flashes to show that LAN traffic is present.
The instrument IP address is set by pressing the Shift key, then the System (8) key followed
by the System Options soft key and the Ethernet Config soft key. The instrument Ethernet
address can be set automatically using DHCP, or manually by entering the desired IP
address, gateway address and subnet mask.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an Internet protocol that automates the
process of setting IP addresses for devices that use TCP/IP, and is the most common method
of configuring a device for network use. To determine if a network is set up for DHCP, connect the MS202xA to the network and select DHCP protocol in the Ethernet Config menu.

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Turn the VNA Master off, and then on. If the network is set up for DHCP, the assigned IP
address should be displayed briefly after the power up sequence.
To display the IP address with the instrument on, press the Shift key, then the System key,
then the System Options soft key and the Ethernet Config soft key. The IP address will be
displayed as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-4. IP Address Assigned Using DHCP

More about DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol that allows a server
to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices that are connected to the network. Most networks include a DHCP server to manage IP addresses. When a DHCP server is available on
the network, DHCP is the preferred IP address mode.
When using DHCP, no setup is required to lease and use a dynamic IP address. In a dynamic
IP operation, the IP address in use may change from use to use. The DHCP server hands out
IP addresses on a first come, first served basis. As soon as the device is disconnected from
the network, the IP address that it was using becomes available to lease to the next unit
requesting an IP address. Normally there is some amount of lag time on the DHCP server
end, so if the device is connected again reasonably soon, it may end up with the same
address.
NOTE: The MS202xA must be connected to the network before it is turned
on for DHCP to work. Key elements of the DHCP lease are only performed
during the instrument's startup operations, or when switching from manual
to DHCP.
When a DHCP server is not available, a Static IP address can be used. A Static IP address is
a fixed address. Once set, it will always remain the same and care must be taken to not conflict with other equipment on the network.
When using a static IP address on an established network, always request a Static IP address
from the network administrator. Randomly choosing a Static IP address on an established
network may result in duplicate IP addresses or other conflicts.
Three parameters must be set prior to using a Static IP address:

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IP Address
This is the Static IP address on the network.
Default Gateway
Often when a static IP address is assigned, a default gateway is also identified. If the
default gateway is unknown, type in the Static IP address so that the Static IP address and
Default Gateway are the same number.
Subnet Mask
This parameter is usually extracted from the Static IP address based on the class of the
address and determines the destination of any broadcast messages that might be sent from
the instrument. It can be customized if necessary. The subnet mask may also be provided
with the Static IP address.
Example 1
In this example, a Static IP address has been chosen because there is no network available.
The instrument is connected to the network port on the PC with a crossover Ethernet cable
(not included). This is also referred to as Direct Connect:
IP Address: 10.0.0.2
Default Gateway: 10.0.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Example 2
In this example, the Static IP address has been assigned with an associated gateway and subnet mask:
IP Address: 153.56.100.42
Default Gateway: 153.56.100.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
There are a few tools built into the Microsoft Windows operating system that can assist in
making some determinations about the network the PC is plugged into. Typing ipconfig at a
command prompt will display information about the in-use parameters of the PC and its network connection. Below is an example of the typical results expected.
NOTE: The ipconfig display does not report if the information is from a
DHCP server or a Static IP setup.
Y:\>ipconfig
Windows 2000 IP Configuration
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix. : us.anritsu.com
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.26.202.172
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.252.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 172.26.200.1
Another tool that can find out if a selected IP address is already on the network is ping. Ping
is a harmless way to determine if an address is found on the network, and if it is found, for it
to reply. Greatly simplified, ping sends out a request to a specific address to determine if it is
there. If it is found, it will respond by sending back what was sent to it. If it is not found, the
response will be "request timed out" meaning that there was no reply from that IP address.
Y:\>ping 172.26.202.172
Pinging 172.26.202.172 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 172.26.202.172: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 172.26.202.172: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 172.26.202.172: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 172.26.202.172: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128

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Ping statistics for 172.26.202.172:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
USB Interface
The USB 2.0 interface can be used to connect the MS202xA VNA Master directly to a PC.
The first time the MS202xA is connected to a PC, the normal USB device detection by the
computer operating system will take place. The CD-ROM shipped with the instrument contains a driver for Windows 2000 and Windows XP that is installed when Master Software
Tools is installed. Drivers are not available for earlier versions of the Windows operating
system. During the driver installation process, place the CD-ROM in the computer drive and
specify that the installation wizard should search the CD-ROM for the driver.
Headset Jack
The headset jack is not used with the MS202xA VNA Master.
Compact Flash
The VNA Master is shipped with a 64 MB Compact Flash Memory Module, Anritsu Part
Number 2000-1358. The removable compact flash card can be any size, although it must be
a minimum of 64 MB to be able to hold the entire contents of the internal flash memory.
GPS
GPS antenna connection. Do not connect anything other than the Anritsu GPS antenna to
this port (2000-1410).
RF Detector
RF detector connector for Power Monitor measurements (Option 5). Refer to the table of
available RF Detectors on page 1-5.
RF Out/Reflection
RF output, 50 impedance, for reflection measurements. Maximum input is +23 dBm at
50 Vdc.
RF In
50 Type-N female connector.

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Symbols and Indicators

The following symbols and indicators convey the instrument status or condition on the display.
Cal Status On:
The VNA Master has been calibrated with discrete Open, Short, and Load components.
Cal Status Off:
The VNA Master has not been calibrated.
Battery Symbol:
The battery symbol above the display indicates the charge remaining in the battery. The colored section inside the symbol changes size and color with the charge level.

Figure 2-5.
Green: Battery is 30 to 100% charged
Yellow: Battery is 10 to 30% charged
Red: Battery 0 to 10% charged
When the battery is charging, either from the AC-DC Adapter (40-168) or the 12 Volt DC
adapter (806-141), the symbol will change to:

Figure 2-6.
The Battery Charge LED will flash when the battery is charging, and remain on steady when
the battery is fully charged.
Hold
The VNA Master is on hold. To resume sweeping, toggle from Hold to Run in the Sweep
menu.
Single Sweep
Single Sweep is selected. Select Continuous sweep to resume sweeping.

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Self Test
At turn on, the VNA Master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure the system is
functioning properly. The System self test runs a series of test related to the instrument. The
Application Self Test runs a series of test related to the VNA portion of the instrument.
If the self test fails, and the battery is fully charged, and the VNA Master is within the specified operating temperature range, contact your Anritsu Service Center.
To initiate a self test when the system is already powered up:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

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Press the Shift key and then the System (8) key.
Select the Self Test soft key. The Self Test results will be displayed.
Press the Esc key to continue.

Error Messages
This section provides a list of error messages that could be displayed on the VNA Master. If
any error condition persists, contact your local Anritsu Service Center.
PLL Lock Fail
Phase Lock Loop failed to lock.
Power Supply
Power Supply failed. Charge the battery.
VNA EEPROM Fail
Writing and reading of test data to and from the VNA EEPROM failed.
VNA FPGA Fail
Unable to communicate with the VNA PCBA.
VNA Board ID Fail
Readings and voltages associated with the VNA board failed.
PMON PLD Fail
Unable to communicate with the Power Monitor PCBA.
Overall Status FAILED
One or more elements of the System or Application Self Test has failed. Refer to the other
pass fail tests listed below to determine which specific test failed.
Lock Test FAILED
One or more Phase Lock Loops Failed to properly achieve Lock Status. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to
factory defaults with Factory Defaults, ESC+ON. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu
Service Center.
Fatal Error
Usually caused by a failure to communicate with one section or another. Sometimes resolved
by restarting the unit or by Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, resetting of the unit. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu Service Center.
Trace not saved. Please wait for complete sweep and try again.
Attempted to save a measurement trace before the sweep had completed at least once. Wait
for at least one complete sweep and try to save again.
Unable to add additional limit points. 41 points is the maximum.
Attempted to add an additional limit line point beyond the maximum number of allowed
points.
DSP Memory Failure, Address, Ext High, Ext Middle, Ext low, Ext1, Ext2
One of the DSP memory locations has failed. The DSP will attempt to resolve the memory
Failure location and Byte. There are two external memory banks (Ext1 = bank one, Ext2 =
Bank 2) with three bytes wide (Ext High, Ext Middle and Ext Low. Byte).
EEPROM TEST: FAIL
Hardware communications between modules has failed. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults
with either Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of
MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and
return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu
Service Center.

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EEPROM TEST: UNKNOWN ERROR

Hardware communications between modules has failed. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults
with either Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of
MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and
return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu
Service Center.
Fatal error, EEPROM failed
Hardware communications between modules has failed. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults
with either Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of
MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all user saved setups and measurement traces and
return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu
Service Center.
DSP version different from released version
May occur during firmware update. Likely cause is incomplete firmware package installation. Finish the complete firmware update with Master Code Loader.
Lock failure
One or more of the Phase Lock Loops cannot keep the frequency controlled accurately.
Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation and that the temperature is within
acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults with either Factory Defaults, ESC+ON, or MASTER RESET, System+ON. Caution: Use of MASTER RESET, System+ON, will erase all
user saved setups and measurement traces and return the unit to a fully Factory Default condition. If the error persists, contact your Anritsu Service Center.
Fan Failure
The system has determined that the fan should be running due to the internal temperature of
the unit, but cannot detect that the fan is actually running. It is important to keep the fan inlet
and exhaust ports clear of obstructions. The cooling fan will vary the speed in relation to the
internal temperature of the instrument. The fan will turn on at low speed when the internal
temperature of the instrument reaches 44C, and will increase the fan speed to maximum at
54C. As the internal temperature of the instrument decreases, the fan will reduce speed until
the temperature reaches 39C, at which point the fan will turn off.
High Temp Warning
The internal temperature has reached an excessive level, 85C. Verify that the ventilation
openings are unobstructed and that the fan is running. Internal temperatures may be manually verified by using the SELF TEST function. Turn off the unit and allow the temperature
to cool down. If the fault is not resolved and the internal temperature reaches 90C, a countdown of 10 seconds will begin to give the user a chance to save the current setup before it
will turn itself off before internal temperatures can cause any damage. If the error persists
after removing any obstructions and allowing the unit to cool, reset to the factory defaults. If
the error persists, contact your Anritsu Service Center.
Copy failed. Please check External Card
Attempt to copy user saved data to external the Compact Flash Card has failed. Do not
attempt to remove or power down the unit before the copy has completed. Be sure that the
CF is not already full and that it is fully inserted into the CF-Card slot.

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Key Functions
This section is a quick reference to the key menus in the VNA Master. Refer to the specific
chapters for the measurement being made for more specific information on a particular measurement.

Freq/Dist Menu

Freq

Start Freq
2 MHz
Stop Freq
6000 MHz
Center Freq
2999 MHz
Span
5998 MHz
Signal
Standard

Figure 2-7. Freq/Dist Menu

Amplitude Menu

Amplitude
Top
0.0 dB
Bottom
60 dB

Autoscale

Figure 2-8. Amplitude Menu

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Scale Menu (VNA Menus)

Scale
Resolution Per Div
6.0 dB

Reference Value
30.0 dB
Reference Line
5

Autoscale

Figure 2-9. Scale Menu

Save Recall Menu

Save/Recall
Save
Setup
Recall
Setup
Save
Measurement
Recall
Measurement

Delete

Copy All
to
External Card
Copy All
from
External Card
Save
Screen
as JPEG

Figure 2-10. Save Recall Menu

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Measurement Menu
The VNA Measurement Menus display 1-port measurements as S11 Log Magnitude/
VSWR/Smith Chart/Phase/Log Magnitude Fault Location/VSWR Fault Location and 2-port
measurements as S21 Log Magnitude/Phase.
The Field Measurement Menu displays 1-port measurements as VSWR, Return Loss, Cable
Loss, DTF Return Loss, DTF VSWR, 1-Port Phase, Smith Chart and 2-port measurements
as 2-Port Gain and 2-Port Phase.
To select the Measurement Menu, press the Measurement function hard key, or press the
Shift key and then the Measure (4) key.
To change the Measurement Menu from the Field Menu to the VNA Menu:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

Press the Shift key and then the System (8) key.
Select the Applications Options soft key.
Press the Meas Menu soft key to select VNA.

Measurement

S11 Reflection

S11 Reflection

Log Magnitude

-->

VSWR

S21 Transmission
-->

S21 Transmission
Log Magnitude

Phase

Phase

Smith Chart

Log Magnitude
Fault Location

VSWR
Fault Location
Power Monitor
-->

Power Monitor
Units
Back

Back
Watts

-->

dBm
-->

Relative Power
On

Off

Offset

Zero
On

Off

Figure 2-11. VNA Measurement Menu

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Measurement

Measurement

VSWR

1-Port Phase
Power Monitor
Units

Return Loss

2-Port Phase
dBm

Watts

Relative Power

Cable Loss

Smith Chart
On

Off

DTF
Offset

Return Loss
Zero

DTF VSWR

On

Off

2-Port Gain

Power Monitor
-->
Back

Next

Figure 2-12. Field Measurement Menu

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-->

-->

Marker Menu
To access the Marker Menu, press the Marker function hard key.

Marker
Marker
123456
On
Off
Delta
On

Off

Peak Search
-->

Valley Search

Marker Table
On

Off

All Markers
Off

Figure 2-13. Marker Menu

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Preset Menu
To access the Preset Menu, press the Shift key, then the Preset (1) key.

Preset

Preset

Save
Setup
Recall
Setup

Figure 2-14. Preset Menu

Calibration Menu
To access the Calibration Menu, press the Shift key, then the Calibration (2) key.

Calibration

Start Cal

Cal Type
1-Port

2-Port

Cal Power
Low

Figure 2-15. Calibration Menu

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High

Sweep Menu
To access the Sweep Menu, press the Shift key, then the Sweep (3) key.

Sweep
Sweep
Run

Bias Tee

Hold

On

Off

Sweep Type

12V

Single Continuous

RF Immunity
15V
High

Normal

Data Points
18V
137

275

551

Power
21V
Low

High

24V

Bias Tee
-->

Current
Low

High

Back
-->

Figure 2-16. Sweep Menu

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Trace Menu
To access the Trace Menu, press the Shift key, then the Trace (5) key.

Trace
Recall
Trace
Store Trace
To
Memory
Trace
Minus
Memory
Trace
Plus
Memory

-->

Trace
And
Memory

Trace

Memory

Figure 2-17. Trace Menu

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Limit Menu
To access the Limit Menu, press the Shift key, then the Limit (6) key.

Limit Edit

Limit
Limit

Move Limit
Upper

Lower
On

Frequency

Off

2.000 MHz
Amplitude

Limit Edit
45.0 dBm

-->
Limit Alarm

Add

On

Point

Off

Delete
Point
Next
Point
Left
Next
Point
Right

Back

Clear Limit
-->

Figure 2-18. Limit Menu

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File Menu
To access the File Menu, press the Shift key, then the File (7) key.

File

Save/Recall

Save

Save

Recall

Setup

-->

Recall
Print
-->
Save
On
Event

Print

-->

Save
Screen
as JPEG

Setup
Save
Measurement
Recall
Measurement

Delete

Copy All
to
External Card
Copy All
from
External Card

Back
-->

Figure 2-19. File Menu

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Save
Screen
as JPEG

System Menu
To access the System Menu, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.

System

GPS
Recall
GPS
Measurement
On Off

Status

Self

Delete
GPS Info

Test

-->

Application
Self
Test

GPS
-->

Reset
App Options
Meas Menu
Back
VNA

-->

Field
Application
Options

-->

System
Options

-->

System Options
Date
&
Time
Ethernet

Reset

Config

Factory
Defaults

Language

Master
Reset

Brightness

Update
OS Via
Ethernet

Name

Update
OS Via
USB

Volume

Reset
-->

Back

Back
-->

-->

Figure 2-20. System Menu

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Mode Menu
To access the Mode Menu, press the Shift key, then the Mode (9) key. The Mode Selector
window will open.
Use the rotary knob or Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the desired mode and press Enter
to select. Press the Esc key to close the Mode Selector window without making any changes.
The mode selections available will vary with the options installed in the particular VNA
Master.

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Chapter 3
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
This chapter provides the information needed to start making measurements.

Turning the MS202xA On for the First Time

The Anritsu MS202xA VNA Master is capable of up to three hours of continuous operation
from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (see Chapter 1). The MS202xA can also be
operated from a 12 VDC source (which will also simultaneously charge the battery). This
can be achieved with either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter (Anritsu part number 40-163) or 12
VDC Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (Anritsu part number 806-141). Both items are
included as standard accessories (see the list of accessories in Chapter 1).
CAUTION
When using the Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 VDC Adapter, Anritsu part
number 806-141, always verify that the supply is rated for a minimum of 60
Watts @ 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If the
adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use
immediately.
To turn on the MS202xA, press the On/Off front panel button (Figure 2-1).

On/Off
Button

Figure 3-1. MS202xA On/Off Button

The MS202xA VNA Master takes about thirty-five seconds to complete power up and load
the application software. At the completion of this process, the instrument is ready to use.
The VNA Master performs a self test during each power up. If the self test fails, refer to the
Self Test Error Messages (Page 2-9). For maximum accuracy, it is good practice to let the
instrument warm up for about 15 minutes before performing a calibration.

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Select the Measurement

The Measurement Menu can be accessed by pressing the Measurement function hard key
below the display. All VNA Master measurements can be found in the Measurement Menu.
For S11 Log Magnitude and S21 Log Magnitude measurements, the Measurement Menu can
be changed from the Field Menu to the VNA Menu by pressing the Shift key followed by
the System (8) key, and selecting Applications Options. Press the Meas Menu soft key to
select either Field or VNA.

Set the Frequency Range

Regardless off what measurement is being made, the frequency range for the desired measurement must be set before calibrating the VNA Master. Changing the frequency after calibration is performed will invalidate the calibration. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key
below the display to bring up the Freq menu.
Setting the Start and Stop Frequencies
Set the Start Frequency by pressing Start Freq soft key and entering the desired frequency in
Hz, kHz, MHz, or GHz using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob.
Set the Stop Frequency by pressing the Stop Freq soft key and entering the desired frequency
in Hz, kHz, MHz, or GHz using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob.
NOTE: The Start Frequency MUST be lower than the Stop Frequency.
The frequency range can also be set using the Center Freq and Freq Span soft keys. For
example, to set a frequency range of 1850 to 1990 MHz, set the Center Frequency to 1920
MHz and the Frequency Span to 140 MHz.
Setting the Signal Standard
The Signal Standard list contains common frequency standards and displays the standard
name, frequency of operation, and channel number. Selecting the Signal Standard soft key
will display the list. Use the rotary knob or Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the desired signal standard. Once highlighted, press Enter to select the highlighted standard.
The Center Frequency and Span will automatically tune to the first channel of the selected
standard. Press Channel to enter the Channel number for the selected Frequency Standard.
Appendix A contains a table of the signal standards that are available in the instrument firmware. The Signal Standard table can be edited and custom signal standards can be defined
using Master Software Tools (see Chapter 6 for details).

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Calibration
For accurate results, the VNA Master must be calibrated at the ambient temperature after
allowing for warm up time and before making any measurements. The VNA Master must be
re-calibrated whenever the setup frequency changes or when a test port extension cable is
added, removed or replaced.
The 1-port calibration is an OSL-calibration removing source match, directivity, and frequency response errors.
The 2-port calibration is a 1-path 2-port calibration and removes transmission response
errors and transmission source match errors in addition to reflection error terms.
NOTE: If a Test Port Extension Cable is to be used, the VNA 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.
1-Port Calibration Procedure (OSL)
Step 1. If a test port extension cable is to be used, connect the cable to the RF Out connector on the VNA Master. The calibration components will be connected at the end
of the cable.

OPEN
SHORT

CALIBRATION

LOAD

RFOUT/REFLECTION
TEST PORT

TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL)

Figure 3-2. 1-Port Calibration

Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Step 7.

Set the frequency range as described in the earlier section.

Press the Shift key and then the Calibrate (2) key.
Press the Start Cal soft key.
Connect the Open to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test port extension cable)
and press the Enter key.
When prompted, connect the short to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test port
extension cable) and press the Enter key.
When prompted, connect the Load to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test port
extension cable) and press the Enter key.

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Step 8.

Verify that calibration has been performed properly by checking that the Cal Status On message is now displayed at the top of the status window.

2-Port Calibration Procedure (OSLIT)

Step 1. If a test port extension cable is to be used, connect the cable to the RF Out and/or
RF In connector on the VNA Master. The calibration components will be connected at the end of the cable.
Step 2. Set the frequency range as described in the earlier section.
Step 3. Press the Shift key and then the Calibrate (2) key.
Step 4. Press the Cal Power soft key to set the power level to Low (-35 dBm) or High (0
dBm).
Step 5. Press the Start Cal soft key.
Step 6. Connect the Open to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test port extension cable)
and press the Enter key.
Step 7. When prompted, connect the short to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test port
extension cable) and press the Enter key.
Step 8. When prompted, connect the Loads to the RF Out port (or to the end of the test
port extension cable) and to the RF In port (or to the end of the test port extension
cable) and press the Enter key.
Step 9. Connect the RF Out port to the RF In port, including any test port extension cables
used in the prior steps, and press the Enter key.
Step 10. Verify that calibration has been performed properly by checking that the Cal Status On message is now displayed at the top of the status window.

LOAD

TEST PORT CABLE

(OPTIONAL)

OPEN
SHORT
LOAD

RF OUT TEST PORT

TEST PORT CABLE

(OPTIONAL)
RF IN TEST PORT

Figure 3-3. 2-Port Calibration

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Setting the Amplitude

Pressing the Amplitude function hard key below the display will bring up the Amplitude
menu.
The Amplitude Scale (Field Menu) can be adjusted by selecting the Top or Bottom soft key
and using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter a dB value. All graph displays, with the exception of phase and Smith Chart displays, begin with 10 divisions.
The Amplitude Scale (VNA Menu) can be adjusted by changing the resolution (dB/div), reference line, and reference value.
The Autoscale soft key adjusts the top and bottom values so that the trace will be shown in
the middle of the display. The VNA Master displays positive values for Return Loss, Cable
Loss, and DTF Return Loss measurements. The y-axis displays the amplitude values for
each division. All graph displays, with the exception of the phase and Smith Chart displays,
have 10 divisions.

Figure 3-4. Amplitude Display, Field Menu

Figure 3-5. Scale Display, VNA Menu

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Using the Markers

Pressing the Marker function hard key below the display will bring up the Marker menu.
Press the Marker 1 2 3 4 5 6 soft key to select a marker. The underlined number indicates the
active marker.
The On/Off soft key turns the selected marker On or Off. Use the arrow keys, the keypad or
the rotary knob to move the marker. The current value for the selected marker is shown
above the upper left corner of the graph.
The Delta soft key is available for each marker giving a total of six Delta markers.
The Marker Table soft key displays a table of up to six Markers and six Delta Markers simultaneously, showing frequency and amplitude respectively.
The Peak Search soft key moves the currently selected marker to the peak of the trace.
The Valley Search soft key moves the currently selected marker to the valley of the trace.

Figure 3-6. The Marker Table

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Using Limit Lines

To access the functions under the Limit menu, select the Shift key, then the Limit (6) key.
Two types of limit lines can be specified, lower limit lines and upper limit lines. Limit lines
can be used for visual reference only, or for pass/fail criteria using the limit alarm. Limit
alarm failures are reported whenever a signal is above the upper limit line or below the lower
limit line.
Each limit line can consist of a single segment, or as many as 40 segments across the entire
frequency span of the instrument. These limit segments are retained regardless of the current
frequency span of the instrument, allowing the configuring of specific limit envelopes at various frequencies of interest without having to re-configure them each time the frequency is
changed. To clear the current limit setup configuration and return to a single limit segment
starting at the current start frequency and ending at the current stop frequency, press the
Clear Limit soft key.
The Limit Upper/Lower soft key selects which limit line will be active for editing. The limit
line that is currently selected for editing is underlined.
The On/Off soft key turns the currently selected limit line (upper or lower) on or off.
The Limit Edit soft key displays a submenu that allows the creation or editing of single or
multi-segment limit lines. The currently active limit point is marked by a red circle on the
display.
The Limit Alarm soft key selects, for the currently active limit line, if an alarm beep will
occur when a data point exceeds the limit.
The Clear Limit soft key deletes all limit points for the currently active limit line and defaults
to a single limit whose amplitude value will be selected to make it visible on the screen. The
other limit line is not altered.
Setting up Non-segmented Limit Lines
Step 1. Press the Shift key, then the Limit (6) key.
Step 2. Press the On/Off soft key to turn on the upper or lower limit line.
Step 3. Press the Limit Edit soft key.
Step 4. Press the Move Limit soft key and use the number keys to enter the new limit value
and press the Enter key. The Limit value can also be adjusted using the up and
down arrow keys or the rotary knob.

Figure 3-7. Non-segmented Limit Lines

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Setting up Segmented Limit Lines

Segmented Limit Lines can be useful if there are different specifications for different frequency ranges. The following procedure creates segmented Limit Lines for a Return Loss
Measurement. Limits are set to 12 dB between 1000 and 1400 MHz and 15 dB between
1600 and 2000 MHz.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.

Press the Shift key, then the Limit (6) key.

Press the On/Off soft key to turn on the upper or lower limit line.
Press the Limit Edit soft key.
Press the Move Limit soft key and use the number keys to enter a limit value of 12
dB. The limit value can also be moved using the up and down arrow keys or the
rotary knob.
Step 5. Press the Add Point soft key.
Step 6. Press the Frequency soft key and use the number keys to enter 1400 MHz.
Step 7. Press the Add Point soft key.
Step 8. Press the Frequency soft key and use the number keys to enter 1600 MHz.
Step 9. Press the Amplitude soft key and use the number keys to enter 15 dB.
Step 10. Press the Add Point soft key.
Step 11. Press the Frequency soft key and use the number keys to enter 2000 MHz.
Step 12. Press the Amplitude soft key and use the number keys to enter 15 dB.

Figure 3-8. Segmented Limit Lines

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Using Trace Math

Trace Math menu is an excellent tool for comparing two traces. It is possible to upload traces
using Master Software Tools, store those traces in memory, and compare the stored trace
with a more recent trace. It is also possible to use the trace math features to normalize the
trace and obtain a reference for S21 measurements where a full 2-port cal is not needed. The
trace math menu can be used to add or subtract logarithmic data and multiply and divide linear data.
The Trace Math menu is accessed by pressing the Shift key and the Trace (5) key.
Example 1
Comparing the Return Loss data for two five meter cables, Cable A and Cable B.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Step 7.
Step 8.
Step 9.

Press the Measurement function hard key and select the Return Loss soft key.
Connect Cable B to the VNA Master RF Out port.
Press the Shift key and the Trace (5) key.
Press the Store Trace To Memory soft key.
Connect Cable A to the VNA Master RF Out port and perform the same Return
Loss measurement over the same frequency range.
Select the Trace soft key to view the Return Loss measurement of Trace A.
Select the Memory soft key to view the Return Loss measurement of Trace B.
Select the Trace And Memory soft key to view the Return Loss measurement of
Trace A and Trace B at the same time.
Press the Trace Minus Memory soft key to look at the difference in Return Loss
between the two cables.

Figure 3-9. Trace Menu Showing Trace and Memory

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Example 2
Using the Trace Menu to normalize a trace for Transmission measurement. Please note that
normalizing the trace will not give the same accuracy as a calibrated 2-port measurement.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.

Press the Measurement function hard key and select the 2-Port Gain soft key.
Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and enter the Start and Stop frequencies.
Press the Shift key and the Trace (5) key.
Press the Store Trace To Memory soft key.
Press the Trace Minus Memory soft key to see the trace normalized around 0 dB.

Figure 3-10. Normalizing Trace Using Trace Math

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Saving and Recalling Measurements and Setups

To save or recall setups and measurements, press the Save/Recall function hard key. Selecting this key opens a list of save and recall function soft keys, as shown and explained below.

Figure 3-11. Save/Recall Menu

Save Setup
Opens a dialog box to name and save the current operating settings, allowing them to be
recalled later to return the instrument to the state it was in at the time the setup was saved.
The saved setup can be named using the keypad to select numbers, the rotary knob to highlight a number or character and pressing the knob to select, or by selecting the soft key for
each letter. Use the Shift key to select an upper case letter. Use the Left/ Right directional
arrows to move the cursor position. Press Enter to save the setup.
Recall Setup
This soft key brings up a selection box that allows selection and recall of a previously stored
instrument setup. Use the rotary knob or the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the saved
setup, and press Enter, the rotary knob, or the Recall soft key to select. All current instrument settings are replaced by the stored setup information. Press the Esc key to cancel the
recall.
Save Measurement
Initiates a dialog box to name and save the current active trace A. The saved measurement
trace can be named using the keypad to select numbers, the rotary knob to highlight a number or character and pressing the knob to select, or by selecting the soft key for each letter.
Use the Shift key to select an upper case letter. Use the Left/Right directional arrows to
move the cursor position. Press Enter to save the measurement trace. The file name can be
40 characters long and up to 1000 traces can be stored in the internal memory.
Recall Measurement
Brings up a selection box that allows recall of a previously stored measurement trace. Use
the rotary knob or the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the saved measurement trace, and
press Enter, the rotary knob, or the Recall soft key to select. Press the Esc key to cancel the
recall.
Delete
Brings up a selection box that shows all stored setups and traces. The list shows the setup or
trace name, the type (stp for a saved setup, vna for a saved trace, jpg for a JPEG file) and the
date and time the information was saved. Use the rotary knob or the Up/Down arrow keys to
highlight the saved information, and press Enter, the rotary knob, or the Delete soft key to

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delete. Press the Delete All soft key to delete all saved information. Press the Esc key to cancel the operation.
Copy All to External Card
This function copies all stored setups and measurements from the internal memory to an
external Compact Flash memory card.
Copy All from External Card
This function copies all measurements and setups from an external Compact Flash memory
card into the instrument internal memory.
Save Screen as JPEG
This function saves a measurement trace as a graphics file. The saved measurement can be
named using the keypad to select numbers, the rotary knob to highlight a number or character and pressing the knob to select, or by selecting the soft key for each letter. Use the Shift
key to select an upper case letter. Use the Left/Right directional arrows to move the cursor
position. Press Enter to save the measurement after entering the file name. The file is saved
in the internal memory with the specified name, with .jpg appended. Files saved in the JPEG
format cannot be manipulated or the data extracted into Excel files using Master Software
Tools.

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Using GPS (Option 31 MS2020/31)

The VNA Master is available with a built-in GPS receiver that can provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time. A Magnet Mount GPS Antenna with 15-foot cable (Anritsu
part number 2000-1410) is included with the GPS option.
NOTE: The GPS antenna connection on the VNA Master is fitted with a
reverse BNC connector to help prevent damage to the GPS circuitry.
There is a DC voltage present on this connector. Do not connect anything
other than the supplied Anritsu GPS antenna to this port.
Activating the GPS Feature
Install the Anritsu GPS antenna on to the GPS Antenna connector on the VNA Master.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

Press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.

Press the GPS soft key.
Press the GPS On/Off soft key to turn the GPS feature on or off. When GPS is first
turned on, a RED GPS icon will be appear at the top of the display.

GPS
Step 4.

When the GPS receiver has tracked at least three satellites, the GPS icon will
change to GREEN. Latitude and Longitude information is displayed in the white
bar on top of the display. It may take as long as three minutes to acquire satellites.

GPS
Step 5.

The GREEN GPS icon with a RED CROSS through it, as shown below, appears
when GPS satellite tracking is lost (after actively tracking 3 or more satellites).
The GPS longitude and latitude are saved in the instrument memory until the
MS202xA is turned off or GPS is turned off using the GPS On/Off soft key. This
feature enables measurement traces to be saved with the last known GPS coordinates even when GPS is unable to receive satellites.

GPS
Reset
The Reset soft key sets the tracked number of satellites to 0 and erases any almanac data,
along with saved coordinates. The process of searching for and reacquiring satellites will
begin again.

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GPS Info
The GPS Info soft key opens a window with additional GPS information. Press the Esc key
to close the window.

Figure 3-12. GPS Info

The window provides the following GPS information:
Tracked Satellites
Shows the number of tracked satellites (three are required to retrieve latitude and longitude, four are required to resolve altitude). Generally, the larger number of satellites
tracked, the more accurate the information.
Latitude and Longitude
Shows location in degrees, minutes and seconds.
Altitude
Shows altitude information in meters.
UTC
Universal Coordinated Time.
Fix Available
The cold start search sets are established to ensure that at least three satellites are acquired
within the first couple of minutes. When three satellites are found, the receiver will compute an initial fix (typically in less than two minutes). Fix Not Available means that the initial position has not been established.
Almanac Complete
The system Almanac contains information about the satellites in the constellation, ionospheric data, and special system messages. In a cold start, the GPS receiver does not have
any navigation data so the receiver does not have a current almanac. A complete system
almanac is not required to achieve a first position fix. However, the availability of the
almanac can significantly reduce the time to first fix.
Antenna Status
OK: Antenna is connected properly and antenna is working properly
Short/Open: There is a short or open between the antenna and the connection. If this message is displayed, remove and replace the GPS antenna. If the message persists, try
another Anritsu GPS antenna (part number 2000-1410). If the message persists, contact
your nearest Anritsu Service Center.

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Saving Traces with GPS Information

The GPS coordinates of a location can be saved along with a measurement trace. Refer to the
earlier section in this chapter, Saving and Recalling Measurements and Setups, for more
information.
The current GPS coordinates will be saved with the measurement traces whenever GPS is on
and actively tracking satellites. The GPS longitude and latitude are saved in the instrument
memory until the MS202xA is turned off, or GPS is turned off using the GPS On/Off soft
key. This feature enables measurement traces to be saved with the last known GPS coordinates even when the GPS receiver is unable to receive satellites. This feature can be useful
for saving traces indoors at a remote facility. The GPS icon on the display will stay green
with the red X to indicate that the GPS coordinate information is on hold and not actively
being updated.
Recalling GPS Information
If the GPS coordinates were saved with a measurement trace, then when the trace is recalled,
the coordinates saved with will be recalled as well. Refer to the earlier section in this chapter, Saving and Recalling Measurements and Setups, for more information on recalling a
saved trace.

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The Sweep Menu

To access the Sweep menu, press the Shift key, then the Sweep (3) key. All the variables
affecting the sweep can be found in this menu.

Figure 3-13. The Sweep Menu

Run/Hold
Press the soft key to select Run or Hold. The currently selected condition is underlined. Hold
pauses the sweep. To resume sweeping, press the soft key to select Run.
Sweep Type
Press the soft key to select Single or Continuous. The currently selected condition is underlined. Selecting Single Sweep will allow the instrument to sweep once and hold. Press the
soft key again to resume continuous sweeping.
RF Immunity
Press the soft key to select High or Normal. The VNA Master uses a special dithering technique to improve immunity to interfering signals. Selecting High turns the dithering on.
Selecting Normal turns the dithering off.
Selecting RF Immunity Normal reduces sweep speed for both frequency and DTF measurements. 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. Making the same measurement with RF Immunity
set to both High and Normal with no appreciable difference between the two settings is a
good indicator that it is safe to make the measurements with RF Immunity set to Normal.
Data Points
Press the soft key to select 137, 275 or 551 data points. The resolution can be changed before
or after calibration. The VNA Master uses the highest setting of 551 data points for the calibration regardless of the display setting.
Power
With 2-port measurements, the power level can be changed between High and Low output
power. Press the soft key to select High or Low. Low (approximately -35 dBm) allows for 2port measurements where the output level could saturate an active device, such as an amplifier. High (approximately 0 dBm), can be used for all other measurements. Output power
levels can only be changed for 2 port measurements. The power level is set to High for 1port measurements.

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Bias Tee
The built-in variable power supply can be turned on as needed to place between +12V and
+24V, in 3V steps, on the center conductor of the RF In port. For +12V, +15V, and +18V settings, the current can be set to Low or High. The status window to the left of the display
shows the current and voltage information that can be stored as well.

Figure 3-14. Bias Tee Menu

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System Settings
To access the System menu, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key. System Status, Self
Test, GPS, Application Options, and System Options can be found in this menu.

Figure 3-15. System Menu

Status
Pressing this soft key displays the current system status, including the operating system and
firmware versions, temperatures and other details such as current battery information. Press
Esc or Enter to return to normal operation.
Self Test
This soft key initiates a series of diagnostic tests that test the components of the instrument.
A display will list the individual tests with a pass or fail indication. Press Esc or Enter to
return to normal operation.
Application Self Test
This soft key initiates a series of diagnostic tests related to the performance of the VNA
Master. A display will list the individual tests with a pass or fail indication. Press Esc or
Enter to return to normal operation.
GPS
Refer to the GPS section earlier in this chapter for information on using the GPS feature.
Application Options
The Application Options menu contains the Meas Menu soft key. Press the soft key to select
Field or VNA measurement menus. Press the Back soft key to return to the System menu.
System Options
The System Options menu contains the following soft keys:
Date and Time
This soft key brings up a dialog box for setting the current date and time. Use the keypad,
the arrows, or the rotary knob to select the date and time.
Ethernet Configuration
This soft key bring up a dialog box to set the IP address of the instrument. Use the Manual/
DHCP softkey to select whether the address will be entered manually or supplied automatically by a network DHCP server. If manual is selected, use the soft keys or the arrow keys
to select the field to be modified. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information on LAN connections and DHCP.

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Language
This soft key allows selection from a list of built-in languages. Use the rotary knob or Up/
Down arrow keys to highlight a selection and press Enter to select. The languages currently available are English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and
Italian. In addition, two custom languages may be selected if they have been defined in
the Master Software Tools Software Language Editor and loaded into the unit. For more
information how to create custom defined languages, see Chapter 6, Master Software
Tools.
Brightness
The brightness of the display can be adjusted to optimize viewing under a variety of lighting conditions. Use the keypad, the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to select a
brightness level from 1-9 and press Enter to select.
Name
The VNA Master can be named using the keypad to select numbers, the rotary knob to
highlight a number or character and pressing the knob to select, or by selecting the soft
key for each letter. Use the Shift key to select an upper case letter. Use the Left/ Right
directional arrows to move the cursor position. Press Enter to save the name.
Volume
Opens a dialog change the speaker volume of the unit. Use the keypad, the Up/Down
arrow keys or the rotary knob to select a volume level from 0-90 and press Enter to select.
Reset
Opens a menu of reset and update options.
Factory Defaults
Restores the instrument to the factory default values, including Ethernet, language and
brightness settings. Press the Enter key to initiate the reset, and turn the unit off, then on
again to complete. Press Esc to return to normal operation without resetting.
Master Reset
This will restore factory setting to all system parameters, including Time/Date, Ethernet,
language and brightness settings. Also, all user files in the internal memory are deleted,
and the original language and antenna files are restored. Press the Enter key to initiate the
reset, and turn the unit off, then on again to complete. Press Esc to return to normal operation without resetting.
Update OS Via Ethernet
Select this soft key to update the instrument operating system via the Ethernet connection.
Press Enter to begin the update, or press Esc to return to normal operation without updating.
Update OS Via USB
Select this soft key to update the instrument operating system via the USB connection.
Press Enter to begin the update, or press Esc to return to normal operation without updating.
Back
Returns to the previous menu.

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Chapter 4
VNA Measurements
Introduction
The VNA Master offers a wide range of display options for 1-port and 1-path 2-port vector
corrected measurements. The Application Options menu contains the Meas Menu soft key
that allows the selection of Field or VNA measurement menus. The two menus change the
name of the measurements, while the actual measurements are exactly the same. Cable Loss
measurements are only available in the Field menu.
VNA Menu measurements include S11 Log Magnitude, VSWR, Phase, Smith Chart, Fault
Location Log Magnitude, Fault Location VSWR, and S21 Log Magnitude/Phase.
Field Menu measurements include Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, Distance-To-Fault RL,
Distance-To-Fault VSWR,1-Port Phase, Smith Chart, 2-Port Gain, and 2-Port Phase.

Return Loss/VSWR
Return Loss is used to characterize RF components and systems. The Return Loss indicates
how well the system is matched by taking the ratio of the reflected signal to the incident signal, measuring the reflected power in dB. The 1-port Measurement data can also be displayed linearly as VSWR, or by using Master Software Tools to display the reflection
coefficient.
Procedure
Step 1. If a test port extension cable is to be used, connect it to the RF Out connector on
the VNA Master.
Step 2. Press the Measurement function hard key and select Return Loss or S11 Log
Magnitude.

Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.

Step 6.
Step 7.

Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Press the Shift key, then the Calibrate (2) key.
Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 1-port OSL calibration at the connector
or at end of the extension cable. Follow the instructions on the display or see
Chapter 3 for more details.
When the Calibration is finished, Cal Status On should be displayed in the upper
left part of the display and the trace should be centered around 0 dB when the
short or open is connected.
Connect the test port extension cable to the Device Under Test (DUT).
Press the Save/Recall function hard key and save the measurement.

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Step 8.

Press the Measurement function hard key and select the VSWR soft key to view
the match in VSWR.

Figure 4-1. Return Loss Measurement of an Antenna System

Figure 4-2. VSWR Measurement of an Antenna System

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Cable Loss
The transmission feed line insertion loss test verifies the signal attenuation level of the cable.
This test can be done using the Cable Loss or Return Loss Measurement with a short or an
open connected at the end of the system. The advantage of using the Cable Loss measurement is that the VNA Master takes care of the math and there is no need to compute anything. Cable Loss is a Return Loss measurement, but it also takes into consideration that the
signal travels in both directions.
Procedure
Step 1. If a test port extension cable is to be used, connect it to the RF Out connector on
the VNA Master.
Step 2. Press the Measurement function hard key and select Cable Loss.
Step 3. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 4. Press the Shift key, then the Calibrate (2) key.
Step 5. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 1-port OSL calibration at the connector
or at end of the extension cable. Follow the instructions on the display or see
Chapter 3 for more details.
When the Calibration is finished, Cal Status On should be displayed in the upper
left part of the display and the trace should be centered around 0 dB when the
short or open is connected.
Step 6. Connect the test port extension cable to the Transmission Line.
Step 7. Press the Save/Recall function hard key and save the measurement.
Note that average Cable Loss: (peak + valley)/2 is displayed in the status window

Figure 4-3. Cable Loss of Transmission Line

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Distance-To-Fault (DTF)
The DTF measurement displays return loss (or VSWR) values versus distance. If the frequency measurements fail or indicate a problem in the system, then the DTF measurement
can be used to identify and pinpoint the exact location of the problem. The DTF measurement shows the return loss value of all the individual components including connector pairs
and cable components.
To measure the distance of a cable, DTF measurements can be made with an open or a short
connected at the end of the cable. The peak indicating the end of the cable should be between
0 and 5 dB.
An open or short should not be used when DTF is used for troubleshooting because the
open/short will reflect everything and the true value of a connector might be misinterpreted
and a good connector could look like a failing connector.
A 50 Ohm load is the best termination for troubleshooting DTF problems because it will be
50 Ohm over the entire frequency range. The antenna can also be used as a terminating
device but the impedance of the antenna will change over different frequencies since the
antenna is only designed to have 15 dB or better return loss in the passband of the antenna.
DTF measurement is a frequency domain measurement and the data is transformed to the
time domain using mathematics. The distance information is obtained by analyzing how
much the phase is changing when the system is swept in the frequency domain.
Frequency selective devices such as TMAs (Tower Mounted Amplifiers), duplexers, filters,
and quarter wave lightning arrestors will change the phase information (distance information) if they are not swept over the correct frequencies. Care needs to be taken when setting
up the frequency range whenever a TMA is present in the path. For more TMA details, see
Appendix E
Because of the nature of the measurement, maximum distance range and fault resolution is
dependent on the frequency range and number of data points. The VNA Master will take
care of all the math but it is important to know that if the cable is longer than DMax, the only
way to be able to improve the horizontal range is to reduce the frequency span or to increase
the number of data points. Similarly, the fault resolution is inversely proportional to the frequency range and the only way to improve the fault resolution is to widen the frequency
span.

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The VNA Master is equipped with a cable list including most of the common cables used
today. Once the correct cable has been selected, the VNA Master will update the propagation
velocity and the cable attenuation values to correspond with the cable. These values can also
be entered manually and can be uploaded via Master Software Tools. Incorrect propagation
velocity values will affect the distance accuracy and inaccurate cable attenuation values will
affect the accuracy of the magnitude value.

Figure 4-4. Cable List Example

Example 1
Fig 4-5 shows a DTF measurement of a cable with an open or a short at the end of the test
port extension cable. This measurement is done to determine the length of the cable. The
return loss value marking the end of the cable will be between 0 and 5 dB.
Procedure
Step 1. Press the Measurement function hard key and select DTF Return Loss or Log
Magnitude Fault Location.
Step 2. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 3. Press the Next soft key and use the Units soft key to select meters or feet.
Step 4. Use the Data Points soft key to select the number of Data Points.
Step 5. Press the Back soft key and use the Stop Dist soft key to enter the Stop Distance.
Make sure that Stop Distance is smaller than Dmax.
Step 6. Press the Shift key, then the Calibrate (2) key.
Step 7. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 1-port OSL calibration at the connector
or at end of the extension cable. Follow the instructions on the display or see
Chapter 3 for more details.
When the Calibration is finished, Cal Status On should be displayed in the upper
left part of the display and the trace should be centered around 0 dB when the
short or open is connected.

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Step 8.

Press the Marker function hard key and select the Peak Search soft key.

Figure 4-5. DTF Measurement With a Short at the End of Cable

Figure 4-6. DTF Measurement of Good Cable With a Load

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Figure 4-7. DTF Measurement of Cable With a Fault

Fault Resolution
Fault resolution is the system's ability to separate two closely spaced discontinuities. If the
fault resolution is 10 feet and there are two faults 5 feet apart, the VNA Master will not be
able to show both faults unless Fault Resolution is improved by widening the frequency
span.
Fault Resolution (m) =1.5*108*vp /F
DMax
DMax is the maximum horizontal distance that can be analyzed. The Stop Distance can not
exceed Dmax. If the cable is longer than Dmax, Dmax needs to be improved by increasing
the number of datapoints or lowering the frequency span (F). Note that the datapoints can
be set to 137, 275, or 551.
Dmax = (Datapoints-1)*Fault Resolution
Suggested Span
If the frequency span is set to the suggested span, the Stop Distance will equal Dmax giving
the best fault resolution for the given conditions. With Stop Dist entered in meters, the following relationship can be obtained:
Suggested Span(Hz) = (Datapoints-1)*1.5*108*vp / Stop Dist

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2-Port Gain Measurements

There are two power levels available with 2-port measurements: High (0 dBm) and Low (-35
dBm). The low power setting should be used when making direct gain measurements of
amplifiers. This will ensure that the amplifier is operating in the linear region. The High
power setting is ideal when characterizing passive devices but can also be used when making
relative gain or antenna-to-antenna isolation measurements in the field.
The Variable Bias Tee Option (Option 10, MS2020/10) can be used to place between +12V
and +24V, in 3V steps, on the center conductor of the RF In port. It is designed to deliver 500
mA at +12V and 250 mA at +24V.
Example 1
This example describes an S21 measurement of an attenuator.
Procedure
Step 1. If a test port extension cable is to be used, connect it to the RF Out connector on
the VNA Master.
Step 2. Press the Measurement function hard key and select 2-port Gain or S21 Log Magnitude.

Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Step 7.

Step 8.

Press the Shift key, then the Sweep (3) key.

Select the Power soft key and set power to High.
Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Press the Shift key, then the Calibrate (2) key.
Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 2-port OSL calibration at the connector
or at end of the extension cable. Follow the instructions on the display or see
Chapter 3 for more details.
When the Calibration is finished, Cal Status On should be displayed in the upper
left part of the display and the trace should be a flat trace at 0 dB.
Connect an attenuator between the test port extension cable and the RF In port.

Figure 4-8. S21 Log Magnitude of a 70 dB Attenuator

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Example 2
This example describes a Gain measurement of a TMA (Tower Mounted Amplifier) using
the built-in bias tee (Option 10).
Procedure
Step 1. Press the Measurement function hard key and select 2-port Gain or S21 Log Magnitude.

Step 2.

Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 3. Connect test port extension cables to the RF Out port and the RF In port.
Step 4. Press the Shift key, then the Sweep (3) key.
Step 5. Select the Power soft key and set power to Low.
Step 6. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 2-port OSL calibration at the end of the
extension cables.
Step 7. Connect the RF Out cable to the ANT port of the TMA.
Step 8. Connect the RF In cable to RX port of the TMA.
Step 9. Press the Shift key, then the Sweep (3) key.
Step 10. Select the Bias Tee soft key and select the appropriate voltage for the amplifier.
Note that the voltage will be applied to the center conductor of the RF In port.
Step 11. Turn on the Bias Tee by pressing the Bias Tee On/Off soft key.
Step 12. Press the Marker function hard key and turn on Marker 1 by pressing the Marker
soft key to select the number 1 and pressing the On/Off soft key.

Figure 4-9. 2-Port Gain of a TMA

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Phase Measurements
The VNA Master can display both S11 and S21 phase. 2-Port Phase measurements can use
both High (0 dBm) and Low (-30 dBm) power settings.
1-Port Phase Measurement
The following example compares the phase of two cables using a 1-port phase measurement.
The dynamic range and phase uncertainty are better with 2-port phase measurements. See
phase uncertainty curves (Chapter 1) for more details.
Procedure
Step 1. Press the Measurement function hard key and select 1-port Phase.
Step 2. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 3. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 1-port calibration at the desired reference plane.
Step 4. Connect Cable A to the RF Out reference plane.
Step 5. Press the Shift key, then the Trace (5) key.
Step 6. Select the Store Trace to Memory soft key.
Step 7. Remove Cable A and connect Cable B to the RF Out reference plane.
Step 8. Select the Trace Minus Memory soft key to view the difference in phase between
the two cables.
2-Port Phase Measurement
The following example compares the phase of two cables using a 2-port phase measurement.
Figure 4-10 shows the difference in phase of cable A and cable B. The Trace Math menu is
turned on and both Trace A and Trace A -Trace B are displayed.
Procedure
Step 1. Press the Measurement function hard key and select 2-port Phase.
Step 2. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 3. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 2-port calibration at the end of a phase
stable cable.
Step 4. Connect Cable A (the reference cable) between the RF Out and RF In connectors.
Step 5. Press the Shift key, then the Trace (5) key.
Step 6. Select the Store Trace to Memory soft key.
Step 7. Remove Cable A and connect Cable B (the cable under evaluation).

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Step 8.

Select the Trace Minus Memory soft key to view the difference in phase between
the two cables.

Figure 4-10. 2-Port Phase Measurement

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Smith Chart
The VNA Master can display 1-port measurements in a standard Normalized 50 Ohm Smith
Chart. When markers are used, the real and imaginary components of the Smith Chart value
are displayed.
Anritsu Master Software Tools includes more options and a calculator that can easily show
what the return loss, VSWR, or reflection coefficient values of a specific Smith Chart value
are.
Limit Lines in a Smith Chart will appear as circles (constant reflection coefficient) and can
be entered in VSWR units.
Smith Chart Measurement
The following example shows how a Smith Chart can be used to measure the match of an
antenna.
Procedure
Step 1. Press the Measurement function hard key and select S11 Reflection.
Step 2. Select the Smith Chart soft key.
Step 3. Press the Freq/Dist function hard key and set the Start Frequency and Stop Frequency.
Step 4. Press the Start Cal soft key and perform a 1-port calibration.
Step 5. Connect the antenna to the RF Out connector on the VNA Master.

Figure 4-11. Smith Chart Measurement

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Chapter 5
Power Measurements
Introduction
When equipped with Option 5 (MS2020/5) Power Monitor, the VNA Master can be used for
making power measurements with broadband RF detectors, such as those listed in the table
of available RF Detectors on page 1-5. The power monitor displays the measured power
results in dBm or Watts.

Procedure
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

Connect the power sensor to the VNA Master RF Detector port.

Turn the VNA Master on.
Press the Measurement function hard key and select the Power Monitor soft key.

Zeroing the Power Monitor

Step 1. With no power applied to the DUT, press the Zero soft key. Wait for a few seconds
while the VNA Master accumulates data samples of the quiescent power. When
complete, Zero: On is displayed in the message area.
Measuring High Input Power Levels
Step 1. Insert an attenuator between the DUT and the RF Detector to protect the VNA
Master so that the power level is less than or equal to +16 dBm.
Step 2. Press the Offset soft key and enter the attenuation, in dB, using the keypad, the
arrow keys, or the rotary knob.
Step 3. Press the Enter key to complete the entry.

DUT
ATTENUATOR

RF DETECTOR

RF
OUT

RF
DET
PORT
(Option 5)

VNA MASTER
Figure 5-1. Power Measurement Setup With Attenuator
Display Power in dBm or in Watts
Step 1. Press the Units soft key to toggle between dBm and Watts.

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Relative Power
With the desired base power level input to the VNA Master, press the Relative soft key. The
power reading will show 100% because it is measuring the same power level.
If the power is lowered by 3 dB, the relative power will show 50%.
If the power in Watts is increased from 1 to 2 Watts, the relative power will show 200%.

Figure 5-2. Power Monitor Display

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Chapter 6
Master Software Tools
Introduction
This chapter provides a description of the Anritsu Master Software Tools program. Master
Software Tools is a suite of Microsoft Windows programs for transferring saved measurements, along with markers and limit lines, to a PC display. The programs provide the ability
to modify display parameters, overlay multiple traces, upload and download traces, print
traces using local or networked printers, create or modify language files, edit the cable and
signal standard lists, and convert .dat files to the new .vna format.
Master Software Tools requires Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and will not function on
earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, as the program relies on the
Windows 2000 and Windows XP .NET Framework.

Features
The Master Software Tools Suite provides the following features and capabilities:

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

Capture live traces from the instrument and view them on the PC

Upload measurements from the PC to the instrument memory

Obtain VSWR, Cable Loss, Phase, and Smith Chart plots from one Return Loss Measurement

Compare multiple traces using drag, drop, and trace overlay features

Add or modify Limit Lines and Markers

Modify the Cable List and Signal Standard List and new lists to the instruments using
the Cable and Signal Editors

Display power level, calibration status, GPS Information, and Bias Tee information
along with a trace in one professional report

Create custom language files that can be uploaded to the instrument

Export measurement data as text files for use in a spreadsheet (.txt and .dat file formats)

Export measurements as graphic files (.jpg, .wmf, .bmp, and .png file formats)

Convert VNA measurements previously stored by Handheld Software Tools as .dat

files to the new Master Software Tools .VNA format

System Requirements
Minimum requirements and recommendations are:

Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Intel Pentium 233 MHz microprocessor minimum (Pentium II 350 MHz or better recommended)

128 MB of RAM minimum (256 MB or above recommended)

Hard disk drive with approximately 80 MB of available space (An additional 80 MB

free space for storage of captured plots is recommended.)

A USB port (USB 1.2 required, USB 2.0 recommended) or an Ethernet 10/100 T connection for communication with the instrument

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Installation
To install the Master Software Tools program, insert the Anritsu Master Software Tools disk
in the CDROM drive. Follow the instructions in the installation program to install the software. If the autorun feature is disabled in your computer, click on the Windows Start menu,
and select Run. Type: X:\Setup.exe, where X is the drive letter of the CDROM drive, and follow the instructions in the installation program.
NOTE: Master Software Tools requires Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Master Software Tools will not function on earlier versions of the Microsoft
Windows operating system, as the program relies on the Windows 2000
and Windows XP .NET Framework.
The readme.doc file on the disk provides updated information about the program, and the
Help function provides detailed operating information from within the program.
To start the Master Software Tools program, double-click on the Master Software Tools
desktop icon, or select Programs from the Windows Start menu and select Anritsu, then Master Software Tools to launch the program.

Connection
The instrument can be connected to the PC using a USB connection, an Ethernet LAN connection, or a Direct Ethernet connection.
USB Connection
The instrument can be connected to the PC using the included USB cable (2000-1360). Connect the cable to the USB port on the computer and to the USB port on the instrument.

When using the USB cable to connect to the instrument, select Connection from the menu
bar, and then Connect: USB to establish a connection.
If a USB connection was already established in a previous session, the Connect: USB icon
will be displayed on the tool bar. Click on the icon to connect to the instrument.
The Connect: USB icon will change from red to green when communication is established. If
the status bar is turned on (View Status Bar), a message at the bottom will display Connected
to device using USB when communication is established.
Ethernet LAN Connection
The RJ-45 connector is used to connect the VNA Master to a local area network using the
provided Ethernet cable (2000-1371). Integrated into the connector on the instrument are
two LEDs. The amber LED indicates the presence of LAN voltagesa live LAN connectionwhile the green LED flashes to show that LAN traffic is present. The instrument IP
address is set by pressing the Shift key, then the System (8) key followed by the System
Options soft key and the Ethernet Config soft key. The instrument Ethernet address can be set
automatically using DHCP, or manually by entering the desired IP address, gateway address
and subnet mask. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information on using DHCP.
The Network Connection window can be used to search the local subnet (hub) for connected
instruments. Double click on the matching IP address of the instrument to establish a connection to the instrument.
The Connect: Ethernet icon will change from red to green when communication is established. If the status bar is turned on, a message at the bottom will display Connected to
Ethernet when communication is established.

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To set or view the IP address of the instrument:

Step 1.
Step 2.

Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.

On the instrument, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.
Select the System Options soft key, and then the Ethernet Config soft key.
The Ethernet Editor will display the present IP information of the unit. When
using DHCP, the Ethernet cable must be connected before the instrument is turned
on.
Press the Esc key to close the Ethernet Editor dialog box.
On the PC, open the Connection window and select Enter IP Address.
Enter the IP address of the instrument as shown in the Ethernet Editor dialog box.
Click on the Connect: Ethernet icon to establish the connection. The icon will
change from red to green when communication is established.

Direct Ethernet Connection

When using a direct Ethernet connection, the instrument address must be set as follows:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.

On the instrument, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.
Select the System Options soft key, and then the Ethernet Config soft key.
Press the Type soft key to select Manual.
Set the IP address to 10.0.0.2 using the soft keys or the Left/Right arrow keys to
select the field to be modified. Use the keypad, the Up/Down arrow keys or the
rotary knob to enter the input. Press Enter to accept the changes.
Step 5. Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and press Enter.
Step 6. On the computer click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
Step 7. Double-click on Network Connections.
Step 8. Double-click on the Local Area connection to which the instrument is connected
and click on Properties.
Step 9. In the scroll box select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 10. Set the IP address to 10.0.0.1.
Step 11. Set the submask to 255.255.255.0.
Step 12. Click OK or Close for each window that is open.
Step 13. Reboot both the computer and the instrument.
After the connection is established, the message Connected to 10.0.0.2 will be displayed at
the bottom of the Connection Manager window.

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Using Master Software Tools

An example of the Master Software Tools screen is shown below highlighting some of the
features that are further explained in this section.

Refresh
Connection
Measurement
Preview
Window

Upload
Current
Trace

Download
Current
Trace

Display
Window

File Summary

Marker
Table

Figure 6-1. Master Software Tools Screen

Measurement Preview Window
Click on the Device tab in the Measurement Preview Window and the name and type of all
files stored in the internal memory of the connected instrument will be displayed in this window. Double click on a file name to view it on the PC screen. A copy of the file will be
placed in the C:\Program Files\Anritsu\Anritsu Master Software Tools directory unless the settings are changed in the File Manager pane on the left of the screen.
If a new measurement is saved in the instrument memory, select the Sync menu and select
Refresh Device Measurement List to add it to the list in Master Software Tools.
The Open tab displays a list of all the measurements that were opened in the current session.
The Network tab displays a list of all the instruments connected to the local network that are
on the same SubNet.
The Local tab opens a window to locate measurements already on the PC. Double click on a
file name to view it on the PC screen.
File Summary
The File Summary window displays the file type, when it was last saved, the size, when it
was modified, and the location on the network or hard drive. To show or hide the file summary, select the View menu and select or deselect File Summary.
Connection
Click on the Connection window to establish a connection to the instrument.

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Refresh
If a new measurement is saved in the instrument memory, click on the Refresh icon, or select
the Sync menu and select Refresh Device Measurement List to add it to the list.
Download the Current Trace to the PC
To download the current trace on the instrument display to the PC, select the Sync menu and
select Capture Current Measurement or click on the down arrow icon. The current measurement on the instrument screen will be displayed on the PC screen.
Upload the Current Trace From the PC to the Instrument
To upload a trace file from the PC to the instrument, select the Sync menu and select Upload
Active Window or click on the up arrow icon to upload the currently selected file from the PC
to the instrument.
Download Stored Files From the Instrument to the PC
Select the Sync menu and select Download all Measurements. Select the location on the PC
to store the measurements and select OK.
Plot Properties
Right clicking on the display window will bring up the Plot Properties window. All the functions needed to add or edit markers, limit lines, display modes, amplitude scaling, and trace
math can be found in this window.
Graph Display Options
The graph display options allow viewing of the measurement data in different graphical displays. It is possible to extract the phase data from a magnitude display and vice versa for 1port and 2-port measurements. Right click on the measurement window, select Data Display
Mode, open up the Data Display Options window and select the display option. It is possible
to view up to four graph displays at the same. The following display mode conversions are
possible:
1-Port
Return Loss <-> Phase <-> Smith Chart <-> VSWR <-> Cable Loss
2-Port
2-port Gain <-> Phase
Distance-To-Fault (DTF):
DTF Return Loss <-> DTF VSWR

Figure 6-2. Multiple Graph Selections

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Markers
Up to six reference and delta markers can be turned on and edited as needed using Master
Software Tools. The Marker Table displays the amplitude and frequency values for all reference and delta markers simultaneously. To access the marker functions, right click on the
Display Window and select Data Markers, then Marker Table, or right click on the Display
Window and select Data Display Mode... then Data Display Option, then Marker Table.
Add Marker
To add a new Marker, display the Marker Table and mark the selection box for the desired
reference or delta marker. Up to six markers and delta markers can be displayed at the
same time.
Edit Marker
To edit a Marker, place the cursor on the marker, press the left mouse button and drag the
marker to the new position. The markers can be turned on and off by selecting or deselecting the selection box in the Marker Table. The value of one marker is always displayed in
the upper right part of the display. If more than one marker is turned on, and the Marker
Table is turned off, click on the marker to display its value.
The marker can also be moved by rolling the scroll button on the mouse up or down to
move the marker to the right or left, respectively.
Limit Lines
Single and segmented upper and lower limit lines can be turned on as needed. To turn on the
Limit Lines, right click on the Display Window, select Data Display Mode and select Data
Display Options, or right click on the Display Window and select View Limit Lines (Upper
and Lower).

Figure 6-3. Limit Lines

Edit a Single Limit Line
There are several ways to edit the limit lines.
Method 1 (Enter the value of the Limit Line)
Step 1. Right Click on the Display Window.
Step 2. Select Data Display Mode.
Step 3. Enter the value of the upper and/or lower limit line.

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Method 2 (Enter the value of the nodes)

Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Step 7.

Turn on the Limit Line.

Place the cursor on the start or end node and click once on the node.
Right Click and select Edit Node
Enter the frequency and amplitude of the start node.
Move the cursor to the end node.
Right click and select Edit Node.
Enter the frequency and amplitude of the end node

Method 3 (Drag the start and end points)

Step 1. Turn on the Limit Line.
Step 2. Place the cursor on the start node and drag it to the desired position.
Step 3. Place the cursor on the end node and drag it to the desired position.
Edit Segmented Limit Lines
Segmented limit lines can be created in Master Software Tools.
Step 1. Right click on the Display Window and select View Limit Lines.
Step 2. Right click on the start or stop node and select Add Node to add a node or Delete
Node to delete a node.
Step 3. Use the left mouse button and drag the new node to its new location or select Edit
Node and enter the desired amplitude and frequency value of the new node.
Change the Amplitude Scale
Right click on the Display Window and select Data Display Mode then Plot Properties. Enter
the top and bottom value for the appropriate graph selection.
Autoscale adjusts the Top and Bottom values so that the trace will be shown in the middle of
the display.

Change the Display Units

Right click on the Display Window and select Data Display Mode then Plot Properties. Possible selections for DTF measurements are meters, feet, and time (ns).

Figure 6-4. Scale Window

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Trace Math
To use trace math to add or subtract two traces, right click on the Display Window and select
Data Display Options then Trace Math & Overlays. Select Add and locate the file that the current trace will be compared to.
There are three mathematical operations available:
Current Trace - Memory
Memory - Current Trace
Current Trace + Memory.
Select Show Original Trace to show the current trace along with the trace obtained from the
Trace Math.
Trace Smoothing
Trace Smoothing averages each point with X other datapoints. If smoothing is set to 5% and
the number of datapoints is 551, then each point will be averaged with a total of 27 points
(5% of 551) or 13 points to the left and 13 points to the right of each point. If the datapoint
that is being averaged does not have enough datapoints to the left or to the right to average
with, averaging will be done with all the available datapoints.
To select Trace Smoothing, right click on the Display Window and select Data Display
Mode, then Trace Math & Overlays.

Select the Smoothing box and enter the desired smoothing percentage. It is also possible to
view the original trace and see how the smoothing changes.
The percentage of smoothing can be changed on the display by placing the cursor on the
smoothing percentage number at the bottom left of the display. Use the scroll button on the
mouse and scroll up or down to increase or decrease the smoothing percentage and view the
changes in real time.

Figure 6-5. Trace Smoothing

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Mouse Function
Click on the arrow in the Mouse Position drop down box and select Position, Distance,
Zoom, or Overlay.
Position
Place the cursor on a point of the trace and click the left mouse button to display frequency
and amplitude values. For DTF measurements, distance and amplitude values are displayed.
Distance
Place the cursor on the trace, hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse to the
left or to the right. The difference relative to the starting point will be displayed in Hz for
frequency measurements or meters (feet) for DTF measurements.
Zoom
To zoom in on a portion of a measurement, position the mouse cursor so as to draw a box
over the area to be expanded. Press the left mouse button and drag the mouse to the right
to cover the area. When the mouse button is released, the display zooms in on the selected
area. The amplitude is auto-scaled so that the entire amplitude range of the selected frequency range can be seen.
To undo the zoom, right click and select Undo Zoom or click on the Undo Zoom button at
the top of the display.
Overlay
With the mouse in Trace Overlay mode, and two or more traces open, use the left mouse
button to drag a trace from one window to another. To undo the trace overlay, select the
Undo Trace Overlay button at the top of the display. Up to five plots can be overlaid.
Program Options
Select the Tools menu and select Program Options. The following display features can be
turned on and off in this window.

Figure 6-6. Program Options

Display Trace Preview Window
Shows selected measurement in the bottom left part of the display.
Display File Summary Window
Shows information about the file: File type, last saved, size, modified, location on the network or hard drive.
Display Network Unit Information
The unit will not show up on the network list if this option is deselected. To verify that unit
shows or does not show up on the network, click on Network Unit Summary in the View
window.

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Show Toolbar
Allows selection to show toolbar in the top part of the display.
Display Status Bar
Allows selection to show the display bar.
Automatically Save Remote Files
Files downloaded from the instrument will automatically be saved to the local hard drive
and placed in C:\Program Files\Anritsu\Anritsu Master Software Tools.
Confirm download from the Instrument
Display a message when download has been completed.
Confirm upload from the Instrument
Display a message when upload has been completed.
Confirm overwrite when uploading
Displays a message when files uploaded to the instrument are being overwritten.
Invert Colors when saving JPGs
Inverts the background color from black to white for better visibility.
Window
The Window menu allows various display options when there is more than one file open.
Cascade
Cascades all open measurement display windows.
Tile Horizontal
Tiles all open measurement display windows horizontally.
Tile Vertical
Tiles all open measurement display windows vertically.
Close All
Closes all open measurement display windows.
File
The File Menu allows the creation of new files and the saving of files.
NOTE: File saving options can also be accessed by right clicking on an
open measurement file.
New
Create new Signal Standard List.
Open
Opens a measurement file that has been saved in the local computer.
Save
Saves the currently open measurement to the PC hard disk or other selected PC storage
device (floppy disk drive, etc.).
Save as
Saves the currently open measurement with a new file name
Save All
Save all open measurements
Export CSV
Exports measurements in .csv format.

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Save JPG
Saves the file in jpg format.
Help
The Help menu provides access to the Help files and other documentation.
Help Contents
Shows the email and phone number for Anritsu support.
Anritsu on the web
Opens up the URL for the Anritsu homepage.
App Notes and Instruments Documentation
Download frequently used application notes and users guides.

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Language Editor
The Language Editor allows for modification of the language already in the instrument
(except English) and also provides the ability to add two custom languages to the instrument.
NOTE: Special fonts for some languages must be installed on the system
in order to edit those languages. Please contact your font vendor for specifics.
Modifying or Defining a Language
The standard language files provided in the instrument may be modified, except for the
default English file. In addition, there are two Custom files, in English, that may be completely rewritten in another language if desired.
For most entries, there is a limit on message length due to the need to fit the message on a
soft key or in a message box. The fonts used for the onscreen messages are proportional,
meaning different characters can take different amounts of space. Some creativity may be
necessary to fit the words into the allotted space. Ideally, the customized language message
should not take up significantly more space than the English equivalent.
Always test the customized language by uploading it into the instrument and reviewing the
menus to be sure the key labels fit in the available space and are fully discernible.
To modify a language file, select the Sync menu, select Download Language Table, and
select System Language File.

Figure 6-7. Language Editor Screen with a Language File Loaded

Select the language to be modified by clicking on the plus sign to the left of the language
name. The file tree expands to show the three groups of labels available for editing.
Select the group of labels to be edited: Button Captions, Generic Text, or Parameter Names.

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The figure below shows the groups and group labels under the Spanish language Parameter
Name section, for example.

Figure 6-8. Master Software Tools Language Editor Parameter Names

To change the label of a parameter, click to select the Parameter to be changed and type the
new text in the bottom window.
Save the modified language file to the PC hard disk, then upload it into the instrument.
NOTE: The files should be saved as vna.znc for the VNA language file,
and system.znc for the system language file, before uploading to the
instrument.

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Signal Standards Editor

The Signal Standards Editor is a software application for viewing, editing and creating signal standards files. Select a signal standard entry from the list to make it active.
The Signal Standards Editor can:

Create new signal standards files

View and edit the signal standard definitions

Copy and paste signal standard definitions

Retrieve the signal standards file from a test unit

Store an updated signal standards file back onto the test unit

Generate a report of the signal standards file

Creating a New Signal Standards File

To create a new signal standards file, select New Signal Standards File from the File dropdown menu. An empty signal standards file will be displayed. To add a signal standard,
select Add Signal Standard from the Edit menu.
To add an existing signal standard from a different signal standards file, use the Cut, Copy
and Paste icons, or select Cut, Copy and Paste from the Edit menu.
Editing a Signal Standard
Open up the Signal Standard File to be edited.
Select Sync -> Download Signal Standards -> VNA Signal Standards to download the Signal Standard list from the instrument.
Select the Standard that is being edited.
Click on the plus sign and click on Segment1
Enter the new value in the text entry box under the main toolbar.
Save the file and upload it to the instrument.

Figure 6-9. Signal Standard Editor

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Cut, Copy and Paste

Use the Cut, Copy and Paste icons, or select Cut, Copy and Paste from the Edit menu to add,
copy or remove signal standards. Cut moves the currently selected signal standard onto the
clipboard and the signal standard is deleted from the Signal Standards list. If the signal standards file is saved, the cut signal standard will be permanently deleted from that list.
Copy puts a copy of the signal standard on the clipboard, but does not delete it from the current Signal Standards list.
Paste copies a signal standard from the clipboard into the current Signal Standards list.

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Cable Standard Editor

A custom cable list can be created in Master Software Tools and uploaded to the instrument.
Some standard 1000 MHz, 2000 MHz, and 2500 MHz cables are stored in the instrument
and are listed in Appendix C of this User's Guide.
The cable list contains vital information such as propagation velocity (vp) and insertion loss
(dB/m or dB/ft). These parameters are important when identifying faults and discontinuities
of transmission lines.
NOTE: Values for the cable list are taken from the manufacturers specifications. Complex digital communications systems may require adjustment
to attenuation values at the higher frequencies. Contact the manufacturer
for the appropriate cable losses. Cable attenuation values can be entered
for three different frequencies.
Creating a Custom Cable List
The VNA Master uses one file (Cablelist.xls) for all the cable information. This file can be
edited in Master Software Tools. It is important to save a copy of the original file to the
computer before making any changes, as the only way to make the changes to the Cablelist.xls file is to overwrite the original.
To create a custom cable list:
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.

Select the Sync menu and select Download Cable List.

Select the File menu and save the original Cable List file to the computer.
Scroll down to the bottom of the list.
In the blank space, enter the name, propagation velocity, cable attenuation, and
frequency values for the new cable.
Select Save to save the changes.
Click the Up arrow or select Sync and Upload Active Window.

Figure 6-10. Cable List Editor

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Dat Conversion Utility

Introduction
This utility is used to convert saved traces (.dat files) from an Anritsu MS2711D, MS2711B,
MT8212A, S332D, S332C, or S114C to the format used by Master Software Tools. This
conversion is a one-way process as there is no equivalent utility to convert newer traces to
the older format. The trace files in the old format are not deleted, and the new format uses a
different file name extension, .vna instead of .dat. If necessary the old traces can still be used
directly with the Handheld Software Tools program.
Procedure
Step 1. Open the Tools menu in Master Software Tools and select DAT File Conversion
Tool.
Step 2. Start the Measurement Conversion Utility from the Master Software Suite menu.
Step 3. In the Source area at the top area of the window, navigate to the directory that contains the traces to be converted.
Step 4. In the Destination area, select the directory into which the converted traces are to
be placed.
Step 5. Select the Conflicting Filenames option to be used to keep existing, overwrite,
prompt for a decision or skip the conversion of the file for which there is a conflict.
Step 6. Select the measurement or measurements to be converted.
Step 7. Click the Convert File button. Note that the new traces appear in the destination
window.
NOTE: Before the conversion, select View to preview the file in the new
format if desired.

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Master Code Loader

This program is a separate application from the Master Software Tools suite. Before running
this application, be sure that Master Software Tools is not running. If Master Software Tools
is running, the program will prompt the user to close it before proceeding.
The Master Code Loader is used to update the firmware in the instrument. Start Master Code
Loader by clicking on the desktop shortcut that was installed when Master Software Tools
was installed, or by clicking on Start, then Anritsu and then Master Code Loader.
If using the an Ethernet connection, enter the IP address of the instrument to be updated or
select the correct instrument from the search list.
NOTE: Always connect the Ethernet cable to the instrument before turning the instrument on. If the instrument is already on, turn it off, then back
on to recognize the Ethernet connection.
When using an Ethernet connection and there is more than one instrument on the network, always verify that the IP address selected is the IP
address of the correct instrument to be updated. To verify the IP address,
press the Shift and System (8) keys on the instrument, select the System
Options soft key and then the Ethernet Config soft key to view the IP
address.
If using the USB connection, connect the instrument to the computer using the USB cable
supplied with the instrument.
NOTE: The USB connection can be made with the instrument on or off. If
the instrument is on, the USB connection will be immediately recognized.
After specifying which instrument to update, click on the Target Version button to query the
instrument.
If the version number of the target instrument is lower than the latest version, the instrument
version number will be displayed in color to highlight the fact that an update is available.
To update the application package, click on the Load Now button. As new files are installed
in the instrument, the name of the file is shown at the bottom of the Code Loader screen.
Restart the instrument to begin using the new firmware.
To update the Operating System:
Step 8. Ready the instrument for the update by pressing Shift, System.
Step 9. Press System Options, Reset
Step 10. Press either the Update OS Via Ethernet or Update OS Via USB soft key
depending on how the instrument is connected to the computer.
Step 11. Click on the Load Now button for the OS update.
Step 12. Turn the instrument off and back on to complete the OS update after the Code
Loader has finished installing the update into the instrument.

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Appendix A
Signal Standards
Introduction
This chapter provides a list of the signal standards included in the VNA Master MS202xA.
Standard
802.11A
802.11B
802.11DS
802.11FH
802.11G
AMPS EIA 553 Downlink
AMPS EIA 553 Uplink
C 450 P Downlink
C 450 P Uplink
C 450 SA Downlink
C 450 SA Uplink
CDMA China 1 Downlink
CDMA China 1 Uplink
CDMA China 2 Downlink
CDMA China 2 Uplink
CDMA Japan Downlink
CDMA Japan Uplink
CDMA Korea PCS Downlink
CDMA Korea PCS Uplink
CDMA US Cell Downlink
CDMA US Cell Uplink
CDMA US PCS Downlink
CDMA US PCS Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 0 Cell Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 0 Cell Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 0 Korea Cell Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 0 Korea Cell Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 1 PCS Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 1 PCS Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 2 TACS Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 2 TACS Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 3 JTACS Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 3 JTACS Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 4 Korea PCS Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 4 Korea PCS Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 5 NMT 450 20 Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 5 NMT 450 20 Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 5 NMT 450 25 Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 5 NMT 450 25 Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 6 IMT 2000 Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 6 IMT 2000 Uplink
CDMA2000 Class 7 700 MHz Cell Downlink
CDMA2000 Class 7 700 MHz Cell Uplink
DCS1800 Downlink

Type
802.11
802.11
802.11
802.11
802.11
analog
analog

Where Used
World-wide
World-wide
World-wide
World-wide
World-wide
North America
North America

CDMA
CDMA
CDMA
CDMA
CDMA
CDMA
PCS
PCS
CDMA
CDMA
PCS
PCS
CDMA 2000
CDMA 2000
CDMA 2000
CDMA 2000
CDMA 2000
PCS
CDMA 2000
PCS

Notes
wireless LAN
wireless LAN
wireless LAN
wireless LAN
wireless LAN
Cellular
Cellular

China
China
China
China
Japan
Japan
Korea
Korea
US
US
US
US
Cellular
Cellular
Korea
Korea

Europe
Europe
Japan
Japan
Korea
Korea

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DCS1800 Uplink
Standard
Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
ETACS Downlink
ETACS Uplink
GSM 1800 Downlink
GSM 1800 Uplink
GSM 1900 Downlink
GSM 1900 Uplink
GSM 900 Downlink
GSM 900 Uplink
JTACS Downlink
JTACS Uplink
MATS E Downlink
MATS E Uplink
N AMPS IS 88L Downlink
N AMPS IS 88L Uplink
N AMPS IS 88M Downlink
N AMPS IS 88M Uplink
N AMPS IS 88U Downlink
N AMPS IS 88U Uplink
NADC IS136 Cell Downlink
NADC IS136 Cell Uplink
NADC IS136 PCS Downlink
NADC IS136 PCS Uplink
NMT 411 25 Downlink
NMT 411 25 Uplink
NMT 450 20 Downlink
NMT 450 20 Uplink
NMT 450 25 Downlink
NMT 450 25 Uplink
NMT 470 20 Downlink
NMT 470 20 Uplink
NMT 900 Downlink
NMT 900 Offset Downlink
NMT 900 Offset Uplink
NMT 900 Uplink
NTACS Downlink
NTACS Uplink
PCS1900 Downlink
PCS1900 Uplink
PDC 1500 JDC Downlink
PDC 1500 JDC Uplink
PDC 800 Analog Downlink
PDC 800 Analog Uplink
PHS Downlink
PHS Uplink
SMR 1500 Downlink

Type

Where Used

Notes

analog
analog

Japan
Japan

Includes EDGE
Includes EDGE
Includes EDGE
Includes EDGE
Includes EDGE
Includes EDGE
Cellular
Cellular

analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog

US
US
US
US
US
US

analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog
analog

Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
Cellular
PCS
PCS
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia
Eastern Europe & Scandinavia

PCS
PCS

analog

USA

SMR 1500 Uplink

analog

USA

SMR 800 12 5 Downlink

analog

USA

SMR 800 12 5 Uplink

analog

USA

SMR 800 25 Downlink

analog

USA

SMR 800 25 Uplink

analog

USA

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Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)
Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)
Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)
Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)
Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)
Specialized Mobile
Radio (land mobile)

Standard
TACS Downlink
TACS Uplink
UMTS WCDMA Downlink
UMTS WCDMA Region 2 Downlink
UMTS WCDMA Region 2 Uplink
UMTS WCDMA Uplink

Type
analog
analog
3G
3G
3G
3G

Where Used
Europe
Europe

Notes
Cellular
Cellular

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NOTES

A-4

Appendix B
Coaxial Cable Technical
Data
Introduction
The table below provides a list of common coaxial cables along with their Insertion Loss
values in dB/m @1000, 2000, and 2500 MHz.

Cable

Prop.
Velocity

Insert.
Insert.
Insert.
Freq 3
Freq 2
Freq 1
Loss 3
Loss 2
Loss 1
(MHz)
(MHz)
(MHz)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)

Custom

0.800

1000

0.000

1000

0.000

1000

0.000

310801

0.821

1000

0.115

1000

0.115

1000

0.115

311201

0.820

1000

0.180

1000

0.180

1000

0.180

311501

0.800

1000

0.230

1000

0.230

1000

0.230

311601

0.800

1000

0.262

1000

0.262

1000

0.262

311901

0.800

1000

0.377

1000

0.377

1000

0.377

352001

0.800

1000

0.377

1000

0.377

1000

0.377

AVA5-50 7/8

0.910

1000

0.038

2000

0.055

2500

0.063

AVA7-50 1-5/8

0.920

1000

0.022

2000

0.034

2500

0.038

CR50 540PE

0.880

1000

0.069

2000

0.103

2500

0.116

CR50 1070PE

0.880

1000

0.037

2000

0.055

2500

0.064

CR50 1873PE

0.880

1000

0.022

2000

0.034

2500

0.040

EC4-50-HF 1/2

0.820

1000

0.108

2000

0.161

2500

0.183

EC4-50 1/2

0.880

1000

0.074

2000

0.109

2500

0.121

EC4.5-50 5/8

0.880

1000

0.056

2000

0.083

2500

0.094

EC5-50 7/8

0.880

1000

0.040

2000

0.058

2500

0.066

EC6-50 1-1/4

0.880

1000

0.028

2000

0.043

2500

0.049

EC7-50 1-5/8

0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.037

2500

0.043

EC7-50A 1-5/8

0.890

1000

0.023

2000

0.035

2500

0.040

EC12-50 2-1/4

0.880

1000

0.022

2000

0.034

2500

0.039

EFX2-50

0.850

1000

0.121

2000

0.177

2500

0.202

FLC 12-50J

0.880

1000

0.075

2000

0.110

2500

0.134

FLC 38-50J

0.880

1000

0.115

2000

0.169

2500

0.190

FLC 78-50J

0.880

1000

0.041

2000

0.061

2500

0.072

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Cable

Prop.
Velocity

Insert.
Insert.
Insert.
Freq 1
Freq 2
Freq 3
Loss 1
Loss 2
Loss 3
(MHz)
(MHz)
(MHz)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)

FLC 114-50J

1000

0.033

2000

0.050

2500

0.059

FLC 158-50J

0.880

1000

0.025

2000

0.038

2500

0.042

FSJ1-50A

0.840

1000

0.196

2000

0.285

2500

0.313

FSJ2-50

0.830

1000

0.133

2000

0.196

2500

0.223

FSJ4-50B

0.810

1000

0.118

2000

0.176

2500

0.201

HCC 12-50J

0.915

1000

0.087

2000

0.126

2500

0.137

HCC 78-50J

0.915

1000

0.041

2000

0.061

2500

0.066

HCC 158-50J

0.950

1000

0.022

2000

0.031

2500

0.033

HCC 300-50J

0.960

1000

0.015

1000

0.015

1000

0.015

HCC 312-50J

0.960

1000

0.013

1000

0.013

1000

0.013

HF 4 1/8 Cu2Y

0.970

1000

0.010

1000

0.010

1000

0.010

HF 5 Cu2Y

0.960

1000

0.007

1000

0.007

1000

0.007

HF 6 1/8 Cu2Y

0.970

1000

0.006

1000

0.006

1000

0.006

HJ4-50

0.914

1000

0.092

2000

0.137

2500

0.156

HJ4.5-50

0.920

1000

0.054

2000

0.079

2500

0.089

HJ5-50

0.916

1000

0.042

2000

0.063

2500

0.071

HJ7-50A

0.921

1000

0.023

2000

0.034

2500

0.039

HJ12-50

0.931

1000

0.019

2000

0.029

2000

0.029

HL4RP-50A

0.880

1000

0.074

2000

0.109

2500

0.123

LDF4-50A

0.880

1000

0.073

2000

0.107

2500

0.121

LDF4.5-50

0.890

1000

0.054

2000

0.080

2500

0.091

LDF5-50A

0.890

1000

0.041

2000

0.061

2500

0.070

LDF5-50B

0.910

1000

0.041

2000

0.061

2500

0.070

LDF6-50

0.890

1000

0.029

2000

0.044

2500

0.051

LDF7-50A

0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.037

2500

0.043

LDF12-50

0.880

1000

0.021

2000

0.033

2000

0.033

LMR100

0.800

1000

0.792

2000

1.150

2500

1.310

LMR200

0.830

1000

0.344

2000

0.490

2500

0.554

LMR240

0.840

1000

0.262

2000

0.377

2500

0.424

LMR400

0.850

1000

0.135

2000

0.196

2500

0.222

LMR500

B-2

0.880

0.860

1000

0.109

2000

0.159

2500

0.180

Cable

Prop.
Velocity

Insert.
Insert.
Insert.
Freq 1
Freq 2
Freq 3
Loss 1
Loss 2
Loss 3
(MHz)
(MHz)
(MHz)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)

LMR600

0.870

1000

0.087

2000

0.128

2500

0.145

LMR900

0.870

1000

0.059

2000

0.086

2500

0.098

LMR1200

0.880

1000

0.044

2000

0.065

2500

0.074

LMR1700

0.890

1000

0.033

2000

0.049

2500

0.056

RG-8/8A

0.659

1000

0.330

1000

0.330

1000

0.330

RG-9/9A

0.659

1000

0.289

1000

0.289

1000

0.289

RG-17/17A

0.659

1000

0.180

1000

0.180

1000

0.180

RG-55/55A/55B 0.659

1000

0.541

1000

0.541

1000

0.541

RG-58/58B

0.659

1000

0.558

1000

0.558

1000

0.558

RG-58A/58C

0.659

1000

0.787

1000

0.787

1000

0.787

RG-142

0.700

1000

0.443

1000

0.443

1000

0.443

RG-174

0.660

1000

1.115

1000

1.115

1000

1.115

RG-178B

0.695

1000

1.509

1000

1.509

1000

1.509

RG-188

0.690

1000

0.951

1000

0.951

1000

0.951

RG-213

0.660

1000

0.269

1000

0.269

1000

0.269

RG-214

0.659

1000

0.292

1000

0.292

1000

0.292

RG-223

0.660

1000

0.478

1000

0.478

1000

0.478

RF1/2-50

0.880

1000

0.073

2000

0.107

2500

0.127

RF1/2-50GHF

0.880

1000

0.073

2000

0.107

2500

0.127

RF1/2-50BHF

0.880

1000

0.073

2000

0.107

2500

0.127

RF5/8-50

0.880

1000

0.051

2000

0.075

2500

0.087

RF5/8-50GHF

0.880

1000

0.051

2000

0.075

2500

0.087

RF5/8-50BHF

0.880

1000

0.051

2000

0.075

2500

0.087

RF7/8-50

0.880

1000

0.040

2000

0.059

2500

0.070

RF7/8-50GHF

0.880

1000

0.040

2000

0.059

2500

0.070

RF7/8-50BHF

0.880

1000

0.040

2000

0.059

2500

0.070

RF1 5/8-50

0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.036

2500

0.044

RF1 5/8-50GHF 0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.036

2500

0.044

RF1 5/8-50BHF

0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.036

2500

0.044

RF2 1/4-50

0.880

1000

0.021

2000

0.032

2500

0.041

RF2 1/4-50GHF 0.880

1000

0.021

2000

0.032

2500

0.041

B-3

Cable

Prop.
Velocity

Insert.
Insert.
Insert.
Freq 1
Freq 2
Freq 3
Loss 1
Loss 2
Loss 3
(MHz)
(MHz)
(MHz)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)
(dB/m)

RF2 1/4-50BHF

1000

0.021

2000

0.032

2500

0.041

RFF3/8-50

0.810

1000

0.147

2000

0.218

2500

0.250

RFF3/8-50GHF

0.810

1000

0.147

2000

0.218

2500

0.250

RFF3/8-50BHF

0.810

1000

0.147

2000

0.218

2500

0.250

RFF1/2-50

0.820

1000

0.112

2000

0.167

2500

0.190

RFF1/2-50GHF

0.820

1000

0.112

2000

0.167

2500

0.190

RFF1/2-50BHF

0.820

1000

0.112

2000

0.167

2500

0.190

RFF7/8-50

0.880

1000

0.044

2000

0.066

2500

0.076

RFF7/8-50GHF

0.880

1000

0.044

2000

0.066

2500

0.076

RFF7/8-50BHF

0.880

1000

0.044

2000

0.066

2500

0.076

VXL5-50 7/8

0.880

1000

0.045

2000

0.066

2500

0.075

VXL6-50 1-1/4

0.880

1000

0.032

2000

0.048

2500

0.055

VXL7-50 1-5/8

B-4

0.880

0.880

1000

0.024

2000

0.037

2500

0.043

Appendix C
Windowing
Introduction
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 C-1 through C-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 6-1. Rectangular Windowing Example

C-1

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

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

F e e t

3 5

Figure 6-2. Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example

C-2

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

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

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

3 5
F e e t

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

Figure 6-3. Low Side Lobe Windowing Example

C-3

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

1 5

2 0

2 5

3 0

F e e t

3 5

Figure 6-4. Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Example

C-4

4 0

4 5

5 0

5 5

6 0

Appendix D
Tower Mounted Amplifiers
Introduction
A Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA) can be used to amplify the received signal. There are
different types of TMA depending on the system requirements. Three commonly used types
are:

TMA-D - A duplex tower mounted amplifier that combines transmit and receive ports
from the radio system and connects to a single antenna. This configuration is specific
to systems that use a single antenna configuration.

TMA-S - A receive-only tower mounted amplifier is installed between the receiving

antenna and the radio to boost weak signals. This configuration is common on systems that implement separate antennas for transmitting and receiving.

TMA-DD - A dual-duplex tower mounted amplifier used for radios systems with a
single transmission line connection for transmit and receive. These systems are commonly called transceivers.

Figure C-1. Tower Mounted Amplifiers

D-1

NOTES

D-2

Appendix E
Formulas
Introduction
The following formulas can be used with the VNA Master.
Reflection Coefficient: 0 1
Ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the incident wave.
Return Loss (dB) = -20 log | |

0 <=Return Loss <

VSWR = (1+ ) / (1 )

1 <= VSWR <

Smith Chart: z = r + jx
= (z-1) / (z+1)

Electrical Length: Lel = Lmech *

Length of the cable as seen by the electrical signal. (Electrical length is always greater than 1
for practical dielectric materials.)
Propagation Constant: vp (0 <= vp <1)
The velocity expressed as a ratio to the speed of light.
vp = 1/

Cable Loss: Return Loss (dB/2)

Cable Loss Average: (Peak + Valley) / 2
Fault Resolution (DTF)
Systems ability to separate two closely spaced discontinuities.
Fault Resolution (m) =1.5*108*vp / F F in Hz
DMax
This is the maximum horizontal distance that can be analyzed in DTF.
Dmax(m) = (Datapoints-1)*Fault Resolution
Suggested Span
Span needed to get Stop Distance to equal Max Distance
Suggested Span (Hz) = (Datapoints-1)*1.5*108*vp / Stop Dist

E-1

NOTES

E-2

Index
A
accessories
optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
standard . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 1-15
adapter
12 Volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
AC-DC . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-12, 3-1
add point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
almanac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7, 3-13
amplitude . . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 3-5, 6-5
scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
antenna
connection . . . . . . . . . .2-6, 3-13
status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
application
options . . . . 2-13, 3-2, 3-18, 4-1
self test . . . . . . . . . 2-8, 2-9, 3-18
autoscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5, 6-7

B
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 2-3
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
bias tee . . . . .1-1, 1-2, 3-17, 4-8, 6-1
brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

continuous sweep . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

current
bias tee . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-17
trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

D
data points . . . . . . . . . .1-6, 3-16, 4-4
date
stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
default gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
defaults
factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9, 3-19
delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
delta
marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6, 6-6
detector
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7, 2-6, 5-1
detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3, 3-18, 6-2
distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9, 6-1
Distance-To-Fault . 1-1, 1-6, 4-4, 6-5
RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
DMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4, 4-7, E-1

E
ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Ethernet . . . . . . . . 1-2, 2-3, 6-2, 6-18
export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

C
cable loss 1-6, 2-13, 3-5, 4-3, 6-1, E-1
calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11, 3-3
1-port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
2-port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 6-1
center frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
compact flash . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-6, 3-12
connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

F
fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
fault resolution . . . . . . 4-4, 4-7, E-1
field menu . . . . . . 1-1, 2-13, 3-2, 4-1
file summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Index-1

gain
2-port 1-6, 2-13, 3-10, 4-1, 4-8, 6-5
direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
relative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3, 6-2
GPS . . . . . . .1-1, 1-7, 2-6, 3-13, 6-1

overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

H
headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7, 2-6
hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 3-16

I
IP address . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 3-18, 6-2

J
jpeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11, 6-1, 6-10

L
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3, 6-2
language . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-19, 6-12
latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1, 3-13
limit
alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
lines . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 4-12, 6-6
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19, 3-7
longitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1, 3-13

M
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-6, 6-6
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
master reset . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9, 3-19
measurement uncertainty . . . . . . 1-9
memory
compact flash . . . . . . . . 2-6, 3-12
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
internal . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-7, 6-4
trace math . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9, 6-8

Index-2

P
peak search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6, 4-6
phase . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 4-1, 4-10, 6-5
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
external . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 5-1
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
reflected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
relative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
propagation velocity . 4-5, 6-16, E-1

R
recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12, 3-11
GPS information . . . . . . . . . 3-15
measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13, 3-19
master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
resolution . . . . . . . . . . .1-6, 3-5, 6-1
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
fault . . . . . . . . .1-6, 4-4, 4-7, E-1
frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
return loss 1-5, 1-6, 2-13, 4-1, 4-3, 4-4,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5, E-1
RF immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-8
run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 3-16

S
save . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12, 3-11, 6-10
measurement . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
remote files . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
screen as JPEG . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
self test . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8, 3-1, 3-18
service centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
single sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 3-16
Smith Chart . . . . 1-6, 3-5, 4-12, E-1
span
frequency . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 4-4
suggested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
specifications
performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
subnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3, 6-2
sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
system
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-18
options . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 3-18, 6-2
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
VSWR . 1-6, 2-13, 4-1, 4-4, 6-5, E-1

Z
zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

T
test panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
tilt bail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13, 1-15
trace math . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 4-10, 6-8
trace smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

U
units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 5-1, 6-7
update OS . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19, 6-18
USB . . . . . . .1-2, 2-6, 3-19, 6-1, 6-2
UTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1, 3-14

V
valley search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
verification
performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
VNA
measurement . . . 2-13, 3-18, 4-1
menu . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-12, 3-2, 4-1
Index-3

Index-4