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1. 4 5 Recalling a Display From 4 5 SWR Return Loss and Cable Loss Measurement 4 7 Required 4 7 Device Under Test 5 4 7 Procedure zu ishu ENTS Ca Yw qua Phe ps 4 7 Selecting the Measurement 4 7 Selecting the Frequency Range 4 7 Performing a Calibration 4 8 SWR or Return Loss Measurement lees 4 9 Set the Amplitude Scale and Limit Line 4 9 SettingtheMarkers eee 4 10 Cable Loss Measurement VATI OSES iu D 4 11 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 11 Setting the Markers uq us k uni a e ew s n 4 11 DTF Measurement celle nn 4 13 Required Equipment 4 13 Device Under Test 5 4 13 Proc dure ce oe ae ee e ERR S 4 13 Selecting the Measurement Mode 4 13 Performing a Calibration een 4 14 DTF Measurement Determining the Length of the Cable 4 15 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 15 Setting the Marker ee ee ee ew ees 4 15 DTF Measurement Determining the quality
2. 15 20 25 30 35 Feet 40 45 50 55 60 Figure 3 14 Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Example 3 15 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Choosing FREQ DIST in Spectrum Analyzer mode causes the soft keys below to be dis played and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area CENTER Sets the center frequency of the Spectrum Analyzer display En ter a value using the Up Down arrow key or keypad press ENTER to accept ESCAPE to restore previous value SPAN Sets the user defined frequency span Use the Up Down arrow key or keypad to enter a value in MHz Also brings up FULL and ZERO softkeys FULL span sets the Spectrum Analyzer to its maximum frequency span Q ZERO span sets the span to 0 Hz This displays the input signal in an am plitude versus time mode which is useful for viewing modulation START Sets the Spectrum Analyzer in the START STOP mode Enter a start frequency value in MHz using the Up Down arrow key or keypad press ENTER to accept ESCAPE to restore STOP Sets the Spectrum Analyzer in the START STOP mode Enter a stop frequency value in MHz using the Up Down arrow key or keypad press ENTER to accept ESCAPE to restore 3 16 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations ANPLITUDE Amplitude Menu Displays the amplitude or scale menu depending on the measurement mode Provides for changing the display scale Selec
3. 3 1 Test Connector 3 2 Keypad Controls cee eee ee OQ ee eee 3 3 SOft KeyS Lu ooi En gn RUP ed a fe Bd we SB ogee TR fervor ge ae le 3 6 Power Monitor 3 22 Printing Bla n 3 23 Printing a Screen nn 3 23 Printer Switch lt 3 24 Symbols s 30 3 25 Test d ms S SUN SAN UR 3 25 Error Codes sa Tares scu q ek E 3 26 Self Test Errors 42 crc ad Ge S eu eret 3 26 Range Err rs 5 33549 Wer aa EIUS Ves 3 27 Using the Soft Carrying 3 29 Chapter 4 Measurements 4 1 Introductions Tuy umu yee ee wea Ev ee e es 4 1 Measurement Functions bag ids Ari S APIS 24 1 PowerOnProcedure 0 4 2 Setting Time Date 4 2 Calibration JO PEE 4 3 Selecting the Frequency Range 4 3 Performing a Calibration 4 4 Setting the AmplitudeScale leen 4 4 SavingtheSetup eee nn 4 4 RecalingaSetup eere 4 4 Saving a Display to
4. Europe Adapter use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1003 e Battery Pack use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1004 Serial Interface Cable use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 10012 Thermal Paper use with the DPU 411 DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 755 e Rechargeable Battery NiMH Part No 633 27 e Battery Charger NiMH only Part No 2000 1029 Performance Specifications Performance specifications are provided in Table 1 1 on the following page 1 3 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 1 Performance Specifications 1 of 2 Specifications are valid when the unit is calibrated at ambient temperature after a 5 minute warmup Description Site Master S114BQ Frequency Accuracy CW Mode Frequency Resolution SWR Range Resolution Return Loss Range Resolution Distance To Fault DTF Range in meters Resolution in meters Rectangular Windowing Wattmeter Power Monitor Range Offset Range Resolution RF Detector Range Test Port Type N Immunity to Interfering signals up to the level of Maximum Input Damage Level Test Port Type N Detector Measurement Accuracy Cable Insertion Loss Range Resolution Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range Frequency Reference Aging Accuracy Frequency Span Sweep Time Value Frequency Range 2 to 1000 MHz 75 parts per million 25 C 10 kHz 1 00 to 65 00 0 01 0 00 to 54 00 dB
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6. Figure 4 4 Cable Measurement Test Setup Step 17 Observe the displayed measurement Figures 4 5 and 4 6 show typical SWR and Return Loss measurements with markers and limit line set Set the Amplitude Scale and Limit Line The following procedure sets the top and bottom scale display Step 18 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Step 19 Press the TOP soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 3 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 0 Press ENTER to set the top scale Step 20 Press the BOTTOM soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 54 Press ENTER to set the bottom scale Step 21 Press the LIMIT EDIT soft key For SWR mode enter 1 2 For Return Loss mode enter 21 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the limit line 4 9 Chapter 4 Measurements Setting the Markers Step 22 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 23 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function Press the EDIT soft key and enter 2 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set M1 to 2 MHz Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 24 Press the BACK soft key to return to the Markers menu Step 25 Repeat steps 22 and 23 for marker M2 Set M2 to 300 MHz M3 to 500 MHz and M4 to 900 MHz Figures 4 5 and 4 6 depict the SWR and Return
7. Figures 3 3 through 3 8 show the soft key labels for each Mode selection MODE FREQ FREQ DIST AMPLITUDE SOFTKEYS RESOLU SINGLE BOTTOM SWEEP ad 130 LIMIT ON OFF 4 m 259 LIMIT EDIT 517 LIMIT BEEP eel Ls NEN Figure 3 3 Frequency Mode Soft Key Labels MODE POWER MONITOR SOFTKEYS UNITS H REL OFFSET ZERO RAON Figure 3 4 Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels 3 6 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations AMPLITUDE SWEEP TO RESOLU MODE DTF FREQ DIST SOFTKEYS SINGLE BOTTOM SWEEP z LIMIT TRA MA o E H LIMIT EDIT LIMIT BEEP 9 9 LOSS PROP CABLE BACK CUBA HOOF Figure 3 5 Distance to Fault Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MODE SPECTRUM ANALYZER FREQ DIST SOFTKEYS CENTER START STOP Figure 3 6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 3 Functions and Operations LIMIT MODE SPECTRUM ANALYZER 7 MODE FREQ DIST lt REF LEVEL SCALE BOTTOM LIMIT ON OFF LIMIT ON OFF LIMIT EDIT LIMIT EDIT LIMIT BEEP LL BERG Figure 3 7 Limit Key Soft key Labels 3 9 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MARKER 09 mdj ON OFF EDIT ON OFF EDIT B ON OFF MARKER TO
8. In full span as in this example it is advisable to have resolution bandwidth RBW and video bandwidth VBW set to maximum 1 MHz RBW and 300 kHz VBW to obtain the fastest sweep time available Step 7 Press the STOP frequency soft key and enter 1200 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the stop frequency to 1200 MHz Setting the Resolution and Video Bandwidths RBW amp VBW Step 8 Press the SWEEP soft key then the RBW soft key Use the Up Down arrow key to select RBW 1 and press ENTER to set the resolution bandwidth to 1 MHz Step 9 Press the VBW soft key Use the Up Down arrow key to select VBW 300 and press ENTER to set the video bandwidth to 300 KHz 4 19 Chapter 4 Measurements Setting the Reference Level Setting the reference level can prevent power overload or damage to the instrument front end receiver Step 10 Press the Amplitude key and REF LEVEL soft key Enter 10 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad and press ENTER to set the reference level to 10 dBm Step 11 Connect a signal generator to the RF input of the Spectrum Analyzer and config ure it to provide a 10 dBm 900 MHz signal Setting the marker Step 12 Press the MARKER key Step 13 Press the M1 soft key Step 14 Press the MARKER TO PEAK soft key to activate marker 1 to find the highest input signal 900 MHz NOTE Alternatively press the EDIT softkey and use the Up Down arrow key to find the
9. Up Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement To erase a saved trace highlight the trace and select the DELETE TRACE softkey To erase all saved traces select the DELETE ALL TRACES softkey Recalls a previously saved setup from memory location 1 through 10 When the key is pressed a RECALL SETUP selection box appears on the display Select a setup using the Up Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement Setup 0 recalls the factory preset state When in the Hold mode this key starts the Site Master sweeping and provides a Single Sweep Mode trigger when in the Run mode it pauses the sweep When in the Hold mode the hold symbol page 3 25 appears on the LCD Hold mode conserves battery power Saves up to 200 displayed traces to non volatile memory When the key is pressed TRACE NAME appears in the lower left of the display Save the dis play with up to 16 alphanumeric characters for that trace name and press the ENTER key to implement Saves the current system setup to 1 of 10 internal non volatile memory loca tions When the key is pressed a SAVE SETUP selection box appears on the dis play Use the Up Down arrow key to select a setup and press the ENTER key to implement Starts the calibration in SWR Return Loss Cable Loss or DTF measurement modes Follow the text in the lower left message area that instructs you to do the following CONNECT OPEN TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measur
10. the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 54 Press ENTER to com plete the data entry Setting the Marker Step 20 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Press the ALL OFF soft key to ensure that all markers are deactivated Step 21 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 22 Press the MARKER TO PEAK soft key to find the cable length Step 23 Press the BACK soft key or the ESCAPE key to return to the previous menu Figures 4 8 and 4 9 show cable length displays in SWR and Return Loss modes NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 15 Chapter 4 Measurements DISTANCE TO FAULT SWR CALON LM ON 130 POINTS 00 DIST m M1 28 77 1 5m M3 OFF M2 OFF MA OFF Figure 4 8 DTF SWR Measurement Results cable length DSTANCE TO FALLT RL CALON LMOFF 130PONTS E Figure 4 9 DTF RETURN LOSS Measurement Results cable length 4 16 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement Determining the quality of the cable NOTE If cable length measurement has not been done calibration must be done be fore determining the quality of the cable steps 1 15 Step 24 Disconnect the Short and connect the Load to the test port extension cable Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 25 Press the
11. Enter 2 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set D2 to 2 0 meters Step 7 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to F1 then press ENTER to select the start frequency F1 Step 8 Enter 2 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F1 to 2 MHz 4 13 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 9 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to F2 then press ENTER to select the start frequency F2 Step 10 Enter 1000 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F2 to 1000 MHz Step 11 Scroll to PROP VEL and press ENTER to select Propagation Velocity NOTE Propagation velocity and cable loss can be accessed by selecting CABLE FUNCTION from DTF AID parameter table Step 12 Enter 86 and press ENTER to set the Propagation Velocity to 0 86 Step 13 Press ENTER to start the calibration NOTE If the calibration is valid scroll to CONTINUE and press ENTER If calibration is necessary proceed to the calibration instructions Performing a Calibration This procedure is used to perform a calibration Step 14 At the Perform Calibration menu follow the instructions on the display to con nect the respective calibration components to the Site Master test port Refer to the calibration procedure on page 4 4 NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncer tainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test po
12. Loss mea surements NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display STANDING WAVERATIO Figure 4 5 Cable SWR Measurement Results 1 46 02 2 00 gt 2 34 99 299 85 2 40 00 501 M4 38 42 699 43 MHz Figure 4 6 Cable Return Loss Measurement Results 4 10 Chapter 4 Measurements Cable Loss Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Cable Loss measurement made over a selectable frequency range using the one port loss method This method gives a quick and relatively accurate cable loss measurement without resorting to the two port thru insertion loss method NOTE If CAL ON is not displayed in the upper left of the Site Master display of if the SWR Return Loss measurement steps from earlier in this chapter were not completed the Site Master must be calibrated before continuing Step 26 Disconnect the load from the end of the cable and replace it with a short Step 27 Press the MODE key Step 28 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to CABLE LOSS ONE PORT Step 29 Press ENTER to select Cable Loss measurement mode Setting the Amplitude Scale The following procedure sets the scale display Step 30 Press the AMPLITUDE key to call up the Scale Menu Step 31 Press the TOP soft key and enter using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale S
13. Refer to the Performing a Calibration procedure on page 4 4 for detailed cali bration steps NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncer tainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or op tional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device under test cable bending subsequent to the Open Short Load cal ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Thus ca bles which are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com ponents Chapter 4 Measurements SWR or Return Loss Measurement Step 15 Disconnect the Load and connect the test port extension cable to the Site Master test port Step 16 Connect the Load to the open end of the test port extension cable as shown in Figure 4 4 SHORT gt CALIBRATION LOAD gt MEASUREMENT RFOUT REFLECTION p PORT Anritsu Site Master S114BQ
14. Step 12 Press the START CAL key The message Connect Open to RF OUT port will Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 appear in the display Connect the calibrated Open and press the ENTER key The messages MEA SURING OPEN and CONNECT SHORT TO RF OUT will appear Remove the Open connect the calibrated Short and press the ENTER key The messages MEASURING SHORT and CONNECT LOAD TO RF OUT will appear Remove the Short connect the calibrated Load and press the ENTER key The messages MEASURING LOAD will appear Verify that the calibration has been properly performed by checking that the message CAL ON is displayed in the upper left corner of the display Setting the Amplitude Scale The following procedure details how to set the Amplitude Scale Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Press the ANPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale menu Press the TOP soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 0 Press ENTER to complete the data entry Press the BOTTOM soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 54 Press ENTER to com plete the data entry NOTE Figures 4 2 and 4 3 on page 4 6 show the typical responses of a valid calibra tion with a load attached to the test port To change the number of data points press the SWEEP key followed by the RESOLUT
15. Watts Entering Power Monitor Mode Step 1 Press the MODE key Step 2 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to POWER MONITOR Press ENTER to select power monitor mode Zeroing the Power Monitor Step 3 With no power applied to the DUT press the ZERO soft key from the Power menu Wait a few seconds while the Site Master accumulates samples of the qui escent power level When complete ZERO ADJ ON is displayed in the message area Measuring High Input Power Levels Step 4 Insert an attenuator between the DUT and the RF detector sufficient to insure that the input power to the Site Master is no greater the 20 dBm Step 5 Press the OFFSET soft key Step 6 Enter the attenuation in dB using the keypad Press ENTER to complete the en try The message area will show OFFSET is ON along with the entered value in dB Displaying Power in dBm and Watts Step 7 Press the UNITS soft key to display power in Watts Displaying Relative Power Step 8 With the desired base power level input to the Site Master press the REL soft key The message area will show REL ON and the power reading will indicate 10096 Step 9 Press the UNITS soft key to display power in dBm Since REL is ON the power reading will be in dBr relative to the base power level 4 22 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Description The Site Master Software Tools program provides the means for transferring the measured trace along with any applied markers and or
16. done with the maximum 517 data points and is valid for 130 and 259 data point settings Refer to Figure 4 1 for setup OPEN SHORT gt CALIBRATION LOAD RFOUT REFLECTION md TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL TEST PORT Anritsu Site Master 114BQ RETURN LOSS n IMON SITPONTS l I l ah fd Figure 4 1 Calibration Setup Step 1 Press the MODE key Step 2 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to FREQ SWR or RETURN LOSS Step 3 Press the ENTER key to select the SWR or Return Loss measurement mode Selecting the Frequency Range The following procedure selects the frequency range for the calibration Step 4 Press the FREQ DIST key Step 5 Press the F1 soft key Step 6 Enter 2 or a user defined frequency using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Step 7 Press ENTER to set F1 to 2 MHz Step 8 Press the F2 soft key Step 9 Enter 1 0 0 0 or a user defined frequency using the keypad or the Up Down ar row key Step 10 Press ENTER to set F2 to 1000 MHz Step 11 Check that the FREQ MHZ scale in the display area indicates the new fre quency start and stop values for example F1 2 MHz F2 1000 MHZ 4 3 Chapter 4 Measurements Performing a Calibration The following procedure details how to perform the calibration
17. enhanced with markers and limit lines Historical graphs can be overlaid with current data and underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks The Site Master Software Tools program also performs DTF Distance To Fault and Fault Location Chapter 1 General Information Basic Configuration The S114BQ is packaged with the following items Soft Carrying Case AC DC Adapter Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter CDROM disk containing the Software Tools program This program contains Fault Lo cation DTF and Smith Chart functions Serial Interface Cable null modem type One year Warranty includes battery firmware and software User s Guide Option 5 RF Wattmeter Power Monitor RF Detector 1 to 3000 MHz N m input connector 50 Ohms Part No 5400 71N50 Anritsu Precision N f Open Short Load 42 dB Part No OSLNFSOLF Armored Test Port Extension Cable 3 0 meter N m to N f Part No I5NNF50 3 0A Transit Case for Site Master Part No 760 215A Optional Accessories Anritsu Precision N m Open Short Load 42 dB Part No OSLNSOLF Anritsu Precision N m Short Open Part No 22N50 Anritsu Precision N f Short Open Part No 22NF50 Site Master Precision N m Load 42 dB Part No SM PL Site Master Precision N f Load 42 dB Part No SM PLNF 7 16 m Precision Open Short Load Part No 2000 767 7 16 f Precision Open Short Load Part No 2000 768 Adapte
18. normal for NiMH batteries to self discharge during storage To minimize battery dis charge during storage it is recommended that the battery be removed from the Site Master if the Site Master is not to be used for a long period of time It is normal for NiMH battery to degrade to 8096 of original capacity after 12 months of continuous use The battery can be charged and discharged 300 to 500 times but it will eventually wear out The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice ably shorter than normal Chapter 2 Getting Started Important Battery Information With a new NiMH battery full performance is achieved after three to five complete charge and discharge cycles Use only Anritsu approved battery packs Recharge the battery only in the Site Master or in an Anritsu approved charger When the Site Master or the charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not charge batteries for longer than 24 hours overcharging may shorten battery life If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Discharge an NiMH battery from time to time to improve battery performance and bat tery life The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice ably shorter than normal Do not short circuit the battery terminals Do not dro
19. of the cable 4 17 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 17 Setting the Markers X Q n 4 17 Spectrum Analyzer Measurements 4 19 Selecting the Measurement Mode 4 19 Setting the Frequency 4 19 Setting the Resolution and Video Bandwidths RBW amp VBW 4 19 Setting the Reference 4 20 Setting the u u ee ee nn 4 20 Setting the 4 20 Making Power lt 4 22 Entering Power Monitor 4 22 Zeroing the Power 4 22 Measuring High Input Power 4 22 Displaying Power dBm and Watts 4 22 Displaying Relative 4 22 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program 5 1 Description qua RI Rav S T UN ES s 5 1 Requirements 35 E Race b e le le E 4 34 5 1 Communication Port 5 1 Changing COM Port Settings Windows 95 98 NT 5 1 Software Installation T s az s sz ss ss sas ss ss s es 5 3 Plot Capture disse obs u E a sapay Bile fe dh Ru 4 5 3 Capture multiple traces
20. optimum resolution SCALE ENTER Implements certain menu and key selections ESCAPE Exits the present operation or clears the display If a parameter is being edited CLEAR pressing this key will clear the value currently being entered and restore the last valid entry Pressing this key again will close the parameter During normal sweeping pressing this key will move up one menu level FREQ DIST Displays the Frequency or Distance menu depending on the measurement mode LIMIT Displays the amplitude or scale menu of the current operating mode MARKER Displays the marker menu of the current operating mode MODE Opens the mode selection box below Use the Up Down arrow key to select a mode Press the ENTER key to implement MEASUREMENT MODE FREQ SWR CABLE LOSS ONE PORT DTF SWR RETURN LOSS POWER MONITOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER Figure 3 2 Mode Selection Box 3 3 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations ON OFF PRINT RECALL DISPLAY RECALL SETUP RUN HOLD SAVE DISPLAY SAVE SETUP START CAL Turns the Site Master on or off When turned on the system state at the last turn off is restored If the ESCAPE CLEAR key is held down the factory preset state is restored Prints the current display to the selected printer via the RS232 serial port Recalls a previously saved trace from memory When the key is pressed a Re call Trace selection box appears on the display Select a trace using the
21. peak display value Step 15 Press the MARKER FREQ TO CENTER soft key to set marker 1 to the center of the display Setting the frequency span Step 16 Press the FREQ DIST key Step 17 Press the SPAN soft key Step 18 Enter 15 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad and press ENTER to set the span to 15 MHz Step 19 Reduce the reference level to 0 dBm or manually peak the signal to the top ref erence level and adjust the frequency response to center the display using the marker function or center frequency function Figures 4 12 and 4 13 4 20 Chapter 4 Measurements SPECTRUM ANALYZER REFLVLOOdBm RBW 1MHz VBW 300kHz dB 10 EDIT ppp a uh 80dB Sweep J CONT m MARKER TO MARKER FREQ TO j CENTER CENTER 900000MHz SPAN 45000 MHz 10 3 dBm 900 018 MHz M3 OFF BACK M2 OFF M4 OFF Figure 4 12 Activated normal marker SPECTRUM ANALYZER REF LVL 10 0 dBm RBW 1MHz VBW 300 kHz REF LEVEL dB 10 4 SCALE ATTEN 20dB LIMIT SWEEP CONT ON OFF LIMIT EDIT CENTER 900000MHz SPAN 15000 MHz REF LVL 40 0 dBm LIMIT 0 0 OFF SCALE 10 dB i lelke n Figure 4 13 Reference level at 10 dBm 4 21 Chapter 4 Measurements Making Power Measurements Power measurement is accomplished using a broadband 1 MHz to 3000 MHz RF detector P N 5400 71N50 The power monitor displays measured power in dBm or
22. state see below Chapter 2 Getting Started A yellow light may occur because the battery became too warm during the charge cycle The charger will allow the battery to cool off before continuing the charge A yellow light may also indicate that the charger is alternating charge to each of the two batteries A blinking red light indicates less than 13 VDC is being supplied to the charger stand Check that the correct AC charger adapter is connected to the charger stand If a battery fails to charge contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center You can charge the battery anytime However NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging For maximum battery life it is recommended that the NiMH battery be completely discharged and recharged once every three months Battery Charge Indicator When the AC DC adapter is unplugged from the Site Master the battery indicator symbol will be continuously displayed at the top left corner of the Site Master display Figure 2 1 Battery Indicator REF LWL 00 iim ABW iMHz M1 cu T i hag ATTEN AB SWEEP T M3 RECALL ee START 82000 Mets TCE DADOM 40 dBm 900 000 MHz Figure 2 1 Site Master Battery Indicator A totally black bar indicates a fully charged battery When LOW BATT replaces the bat tery indicator bar at the top left corner a couple of minutes of measurement time re
23. to a 5 4 Capture single or multiple traces to PC screen 5 4 Custom Cable List Uploading and Downloading E e e 5 5 Uploading a Cable List to the Site Master Custom Cable Table 5 5 Downloading a Cable List from the Site Master Custom Cable Table 5 5 Saving a Custom CableList een 5 5 Program 5 6 Fault Location 5 6 Smith Chart Software 5 6 Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile or as a Spreadsheet File 5 7 Pasting a Plot in Graphic or Spreadsheet Formatas ost RYDER ORT we ROS e 5 7 Saving Data toa 5 7 Drag n Drop i s a sa s sss ss ses s 5 7 Wu be ua hoe ed a INIM WV 5 8 Appendix Reference Data 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data A 1 iii iv Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This chapter provides a description performance specifications optional accessories pre ventive maintenance and calibration requirements for the Site Master model S114BQ Throughout this manual the term Site Master will refer only to the model S114BQ Model Frequency Range 114BQ 2 to 1000 MHz 100 kHz to 1200 MHz Spectrum Analysis Description The Site Master is a sythes
24. 0 01 dB 0 to Resolution x dp 1 5 x 108 AF Where Vr is the relative propagation velocity of the cable dp is the number of data points 128 256 512 AF is F2 F1 in Hz 80 0 to 80 dBm or 10 0 pW to 100 0 kW 0 to 60 0 dB 0 1 dB or 0 1 xW 50 dBm to 20 dBm 10 0 uW to 100 0 mW 50 Ohms 410 dBm RF Out Reflection 22 dBm 20 dBm Measurement accuracy depends on calibration components Precision calibration components have a directivity of 42 dB 0 00 to 54 00 dB 0 01 dB 100 kHz to 1200 MHz t1 ppm yr t2 ppm 0 Hz zero span 100 kHz to 1200 MHz 0 5 sec typical Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 2 Performance Specifications 2 of 2 Resolution Bandwidth 10 kHz 30 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 20 3 dB width Video Bandwidth Range 3 dB 3 kHz 10 kHz 30 kHz and 300 kHz SSB Phase Noise 1 GHz 30 kHz offset lt 74 dBc Hz Spurious Responses Input Related lt 45 dBc Spurious Residual Responses lt 80 dBm Note 10 kHz resolution bandwidth input termi nated no attenuation Amplitude Measurement Range 90 dBm to 20 dBm Dynamic Range gt 60 dB Maximum Safe Input Level 20 dBm maximum measurable safe input 27 dBm maximum damage 27 dBm peak pulse power 50 Vdc Displayed Average Noise Level lt 90 dBm 400 kHz span Display Range Log Scale 2 to 15 dB div In 1 dB steps Ten divisions dis played Frequency Response RF Input VSWR lt
25. 12 50J 0 915 0 042 HCC78 50J 0 915 0 042 HCC158 50J 0 950 0 023 HCC300 50J 0 960 0 014 HCC312 50J 0 960 0 013 HF 4 1 8 Cu2Y 0 970 0 010 HF 5 Cu2Y 0 960 0 007 HF 6 1 8 Cu2Y 0 970 0 006 FLC 38 50J 0 880 0 115 FLC 12 50J 0 880 0 075 FLC 78 50J 0 880 0 045 FLC 114 50J 0 880 0 034 FLC 158 50J 0 880 0 029 CR50 540PE 0 880 0 070 CR50 1070PE 0 880 0 038 310801 0 820 0 115 311201 0 800 0 180 311501 0 800 0 230 311601 0 800 0 262 311901 0 800 0 377 352001 0 800 0 377 Anritsu
26. 2 0 1 Resolution Ref Level 1 0 dB Total Level Accuracy 2 0 dB General Internal Memory Trace Memory 200 maximum Instrument config 10 setup locations RS 232 Interface 9 pin D sub three wire serial Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets European community requirements for CE marking Power Supply External DC Input 12 5 to 15 1100 mA max Temperature Storage 20 C to 75 C Operation 0 C to 50 C Weight 1 82 kg 4 0 pounds Dimensions 25 4 x 17 8 x 6 1 cm 10 x 7 x 2 4 inches 2 ppm A C from 25 Fault location is accomplished by inverse Fourier Transformation of data taken with the Site Master Resolution and maximum range depend on the number of frequency data points frequency sweep range and relative propagation veloc ity of the cable being tested Immunity measurement is made in CW mode with incoming interfering signal exactly at the same frequency worst case situation Typical immunity is better when swept frequency is used 1 5 Chapter 1 General Information Preventive Maintenance Site Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and clean ing the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories Clean the Site Master with a soft lint free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution CAUTION To avoid damaging the display or case do not use solvents or abra sive cleaners Clean the RF connectors and center pins w
27. 4BQ e Precision Open Short Anritsu 22N50 and Precision Load Anritsu SM PL or Precision Open Short Load Anritsu OSLNSOLF Test Port Extension Cable Anritsu 15NNF50 1 5A Device Under Test Specification Type Typical Loss 1 5m Vg Return Loss SWR LIT 2 gt lt 15NNF50 1 5A 0 32 dB 500 MHz 0 86 gt 21 dB 1 20 0 54 dB 9900 MHz Procedure Step 1 Press the ON OFF key on the Site Master Selecting the Measurement Mode Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press the MODE key Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to FREQ SWR or FREQ RETURN LOSS Press the ENTER key to select Frequency SWR or Return Loss measurement mode Selecting the Frequency Range Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Press the FREQ DIST key Press the F1 soft key Enter 2 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F1 to 2 MHz Press the F2 soft key Enter 1 0 0 0 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F2 to 1000 MHz Check that the FREQ MHz scale in the display area indicates the new fre quency start and stop values F1 2 MHz F2 1000 MHz Chapter 4 Measurements Performing a Calibration Step 13 Press the START CAL key Follow the instructions that appear in the message area Step 14 Connect the Open Short and Load component to the test port and press the ENTER key as prompted after connecting each component
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29. AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Optional Press the AUTO SCALE key to optimize the amplitude scale Step 26 In SWR mode press the TOP soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 05 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 20 Press ENTER to complete the data entry Step 27 In SWR mode press the BOTTOM soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 54 Press ENTER to complete the data entry Setting the Markers Step 28 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 29 Press the M2 soft key to select the M2 marker function Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M2 marker function Step 30 Press the MARKER TO PEAK soft key to find the maximum SWR or Return Loss reading See Figures 4 10 and 4 11 NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 17 Chapter 4 Measurements DISTAMCE TOC F ALLT SWR CALON LMOFF 130PONTS ON OFF 00 DIST m 20 15m M3 OFF BACK LAm Figure 4 10 DTF SWR Measurement Results cable quality DISTANCE TO FAULT RL CALON LMOFF 130PONTS CON OFF Figure 4 11 DTF RETURN LOSS Measurement Results cable quality 4 18 Chapter 4 Measurements Spectrum Analyzer Measurements Making a measurement with the Anritsu Site Master S114
30. Anritsu Site Master Model S114BQ Antenna Cable and opectrum Analyzer User s Guide Hand Held Tester for Transmission Lines and other RF Components WARRANTY The Anritsu product s listed on the title page is are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment Anritsu s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defec tive during the warranty period Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs Obligation is limited to the origi nal 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 op eration 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 MS DOS Windows Windows 95 Windows NT and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Anritsu and Site Master are trademarks of Anritsu Company NOTICE Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation and maintena
31. BQ is similar to using conven tional spectrum analyzers Users need simply to power on and tune the Spectrum Analyzer to locate and display a signal on the screen Once a signal is displayed the user can measure the signal input in four simple steps to determine the frequency and amplitude of the signal These steps include setting the center frequency setting the frequency span setting the am plitude and activating the marker Note Frequency span and amplitude are the fundamental functions for spec trum analyzer measurements However by using marker functions you are able to easily read out frequencies and amplitudes on the spectrum analyzer trace This lets you make relative measurements and automatically locate the signal of the highest amplitude on a trace The following is an example of identifying a signal frequency and amplitude Selecting the Measurement Mode Step 1 Press ON OFF then ENTER when prompted Step2 Press the MODE key Step3 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to SPECTRUM ANALYZER Step 4 Press the ENTER key Setting the Frequency Range Step 5 Press the FREQ DIST key Step 6 Press the START frequency soft key and enter 0 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the start frequency to 100 KHz Note If the signal frequency is known use the center frequency function Use the numerical keypad to enter the center frequency Note that all frequencies must be entered in MHz
32. DELTA ON OFF EDIT PEAK M2 M1 MARKER MARKER MARKER OFF DELTA FREQ TO Cc TO CENTER VALLEY PEAK M4 M1 MARKER MARKER MARKER DELTA TO lt FREQ TO TO BACK VALLEY CENTER M3 M1 PEAK x MARKER MARKER MARKER BACK TO TO Cc FREQ TO PEAK VALLEY CENTER MARKER MARKER FREQ TO lt TO BACK SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE CENTER VALLEY BACK Figure 3 8 Marker Key Soft Key Labels 3 10 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SAVE DISPLAY GHI JKL PQR STU VWX 2 YZ 1 SPACE BACK ALL SPACE TRACES Figure 3 9 Save Display and Recall Display Soft Key Menus SYS MODE SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE FREQ DIST OPTIONS HHDH CLOCK PRINTER UNITS SELF CHANGE DATE HOUR FORMAT STATUS MINUTE FIXED MONTH DAY YEAR Figure 3 10 SYS Key Soft Key Menus 3 11 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations FREQ DIST Frequency Menu Distance Menu Distance Sub Menu 3 12 Displays the frequency or distance menu depending on the measurement mode Provides for setting sweep frequency end points when FREQ mode 15 selected Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key F1 Opens the F1 parameter for data entry This is the start value for the frequency sweep Press ENTER when data entry is complete F2 Opens the F2 parameter for d
33. GE UP Move the selection cursor to the top of the previous trace memory location page Each page contains 15 trace memory locations PAGE DOWN Move the selection cursor to the top of the next trace mem ory location page BOTTOM OF LIST Move the selection cursor to the bottom last memory location DELETE Delete the selected trace from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay DELETE ALL TRACES Delete all traces from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay 3 21 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Power Monitor Menu Selecting POWER MONITOR from the Mode menu causes the soft keys described below to be displayed and the corresponding values shown in the message area 3 22 a UNITS Toggles between dBm and Watts REL Turns relative mode OFF if currently ON If relative mode is cur rently OFF turns it ON and causes the power level to be measured and saved as the base level Subsequent measurements are then displayed relative to this saved value With units of dBm relative mode displays dBr with units of Watts relative mode displays 96 percent OFFSET Turns Offset OFF if currently ON If Offset is currently OFF turns it ON and opens the Offset parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete Offset is the attenuation in dB inserted in the line between the DUT and the RF detector The atte
34. ION soft key Select 130 259 or 517 data points Saving the Setup The following procedure saves a setup to memory Step 1 To save the configuration in one of the 10 available user setup locations press SAVE SETUP and use the key pad or the Up Down arrow key to select a loca tion 1 10 then press ENTER Recalling a Setup The following procedure recalls a setup from memory Step 1 Step 2 4 4 Press the RECALL SETUP key Select the desired setup using the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER to re call the display Chapter 4 Measurements Saving a Display to Memory The following procedure saves a display to memory Step 1 Press the SAVE DISPLAY key to activate the alphanumeric menu for trace stor age Step2 Use the soft keys to enter a label for the saved trace For example to save a display with the name TX1 RETURN LOSS press the soft key group that contains the letter then press the T soft key Press the soft key group that contains the letter X then press the X soft key Press the number 1 key on the numeric keypad Use the softkeys and keypad as neces sary to enter the entire name then press ENTER to complete the process NOTE More than one trace can be saved using the same alphanumeric name as traces are stored chronologically using the time date stamp Recalling a Display From Memory The following procedure recalls a previously saved disp
35. R FREQ TO CENTER Places the selected marker to the center of the Spectrum Analyzer display 3 19 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SYS Displays the System menu softkey selections Q OPTIONS Displays a second level of functions CLOCK Displays a second level of functions Q SELF TEST Start an instrument self test STATUS Displays instrument status Options UNITS Select the unit of measurement either English feet or metric me Sub Menu ters Not available in Spectrum Analyzer mode D PRINTER Displays a menu of supported printers Use the Up Down arrow key and ENTER key to make the selection FIXED CW Toggles the fixed CW function ON or OFF When ON sweep time 15 reduced and immunity to RF interference is less When OFF normal mode the unit provides maximum RF interference immunity Not available in Spectrum Analyzer mode CHANGE DATE FORMAT Toggles the date format between MM DD YY DD MM YY and YY MM DD BACK Returns to the top level SYS menu Clock HOUR Enter the hour 0 23 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Sub Menu Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value The clock must be set before automatic time date stamp is activated for trace store Q MINUTE Enter the minute 0 59 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous v
36. a limit to the screen of an MS DOS based personal computer PC running Windows 95 98 NT Requirements The Site Master Software Tools program is a standard Windows program and will run on any computer that will run Windows 95 98 NT Typically this means having a PC with the following characteristics Pentium microprocessor 100 MHz or better recommended Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT e 32 MBytes of memory minimum Approximately 15 MBytes of available hard drive space Communication Port Setting The Site Master Software Tools communicates with the Site Master through a standard COM port on the PC It is important that your Windows COM port settings conform to the actual hardware settings Since various add in devices such as sound cards modems and network cards use IRQ Interrupts it is possible that your computer has non standard COM port settings Please consult your computer vendor for COM port address and IRQ in formation Changing COM Port Settings Windows 95 98 NT 5 Step 1 Open the Windows Control Panel Step 2 Double click on the SYSTEM icon The System Properties window appears Step 3 Select Device Manager The Device List appears Step 4 Double click on the item Ports COM amp LPT in the device list Step 5 Double click on the communications port you want to set The Communications Port Properties window appears NOTE If Windows doesn t show any available COM Ports consult your computer manuf
37. able connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied without grounding the equip ment in this manner there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock Battery Charging External Power Serial Interface RF In RF Out RF Detector 3 2 Illuminates when the battery is being charged The indicator automatically shuts off when the battery is fully charged Illuminates when the Site Master is being powered by the external charging unit RS232 DB9 interface to a COM port on a personal computer for use with the Anritsu Software Tools program or to a supported printer RF input 50 Q impedance for spectrum analysis measurements RF output 50 impedance for reflection measurements RF detector input for the Power Monitor Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Keypad Controls This section contains an alphabetical listing of the Site Master front panel keypad controls along with a brief description of each More detailed descriptions of the major function keys follow Vy Turns the liquid crystal display LCD back lighting ON or OFF Leaving back was lighting off conserves battery power LCD Contrast adjust Use Up Down arrow key ENTER to adjust the dis play contrast AMPLITUDE Displays the amplitude or scale menu of the current operating mode NOTE The AMPLITUDE and LIMIT keys are functionally identical AUTO Automatically scales the display for
38. accesso ries Front Panel Overview 3 The Site Master menu driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training Mode Frequency Amplitude and Sweep function keys are located just below the display and are easily configured for optimum measurements Selection of one of these keys brings up a function specific menu on the right hand side of the display The softkeys adjacent to the display provide access to the various menu items See Figure 3 1 5 Anritsu Site Master 114BQ 1 IN RETURNLOSS CALON S17PONTS xm E SOFT KEYS 1 i RECALL SETUP SETUP 544 6 k 22 EN fh T 2 S 2 SW 1 SAVE DISPLAY b HOLD 2 00 1000 00 ALL M13539 400 43 MHz M2 38 42 791 12 MHz MI l MODE Fees SWEEP Figure 3 1 Site Master Soft Keys Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Test Connector Panel The connectors and indicators located on the test panel are listed and described below 12 5 15VDC 1100 mA 12 5 15 Vdc 1100 mA input to power the unit or for battery charging WARNING When using the AC DC Adapter always use a three wire power c
39. acturer Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Step 6 Choose Port Settings then change to the following settings if necessary Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Step 7 Choose Resource and verify the COM Port Base Address and IRQ Click OK when done Step 8 Click OK again to close the System Properties window L ui SLE pete gt t Gama Pot orte iie Emi 5 s Jem nnl A a bam os rf i estima P mam Oe pem a a Figure 5 1 Windows 95 98 NT COM Port Setting Dialog Boxes Note If you changed the COM Port Base Address and or IRQ you will need to restart Windows 5 2 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Software Installation The Site Master Software Tools program is a conventional Microsoft Windows program Installation is similar to all other such programs For users new to Windows a detailed pro cedure is given below Step 9 Insert the Anritsu Site Master Software Tools For Windows disk in the CDROM drive Step 10 Select Run under the Start menu Step 11 Type x SETUP where x the drive letter of the CDROM drive Step 12 Press the Enter key to select the default directory C Program Files Site Master Software Tools and begin the Setup routine Step 13 When the Setup program prompts se
40. aining a frequency SWR or RL plot on the computer display click the Smith Chart icon Read the Help file to see how this feature functions under Smith Chart and Data Readout Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile or as a Spreadsheet File Plots can be saved as Windows metafile wmf or as a text file txt The metafile may be imported into graphic programs and a text file can be imported into a spreadsheet program but they cannot be reloaded into the Site Master Software Tools program To save a plot as a Windows Metafile click on File in the top menu bar and select Save as Metafile from the drop down menu To save a plot as a text file to use in a spreadsheet click on File in the top menu bar and se lect Export to text file for Spreadsheet from the drop down menu Pasting a Plot in Graphic or Spreadsheet Format The data points from a plot can be exported to a graphic application or a spreadsheet via the clipboard To transfer data to the Windows clipboard Step 1 Select Settings and Clipboard Format from the top menu bar and pull down menu and choose either graphical or tabular format Step 2 Capture or load the desired plot Step 3 the data to the clipboard by selecting the Copy Plot Data icon or Copy from the Edit menu Step 4 paste to a graphic application open the application and select Paste from the application s Edit menu Step 5 To paste to a spreadsheet
41. alue Q MONTH Enter the month 1 12 using the Up Down arrow key or the key pad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the pre vious value DAY Enter the day using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value YEAR Enter the year 1997 2036 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value BACK Returns to the top level SYS menu SAVE Choosing Save Display activates the alphanumeric menu for trace storage Use DISPLAY the soft keys to enter a label for the saved trace For example to save a display with the name TRACET press the soft key for the group that contains the letter T and then press the T soft key Press the soft key for the group that contains the letter R then press the R soft key Continue for the rest of the letters Use the number keys on the numeric keypad to enter numbers Use the softkeys and keypad as necessary to enter the entire name then press ENTER to complete the process The BACK SPACE softkey removes the currently highlighted letter in the trace name 3 20 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations RECALL Recalls a trace from memory for viewing or to be used as a trace overlay Selec DISPLAY tions are Q TOP OF LIST Move the selection cursor to the top first memory loca tion PA
42. ata entry This is the stop value for the frequency sweep Press ENTER when data entry is complete Provides for setting Distance to Fault parameters when a DTF mode is selected Choosing DIST causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the correspond ing values to be shown in the message area Selected distance values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key D1 Opens the start distance D1 parameter for data entry This is the start value for the distance range Press ENTER when data entry is complete D2 Opens the end distance D2 parameter for data entry This is the end value for the distance range Press ENTER when data entry is complete DTF AID Provides interactive help to optimize DTF set up parameters You will be prompted for system parameter values of maximum distance fre quency span and propagation velocity MORE Selects the Distance Sub Menu detailed below Provides for setting the cable loss and relative propagation velocity of the coax ial cable Selected values may be changed using the Up Down arrow key or key pad LOSS Opens the Cable Loss parameter for data entry Enter the loss per foot or meter for the type of transmission line being tested Press ENTER when data entry is complete Range is 0 000 to 5 000 dB m Q PROP VEL relative propagation velocity Opens the Propagation Veloc ity parameter for data entry Enter the propagation velocity for the ty
43. ation of the menus refer to the on line help screens accessed from the Help menu in the top menu bar Fault Location Software A captured RL or SWR trace can be transformed to a Distance to Fault display This is use ful for determining the location of faults connections and other discontinuities within the cable To transform a plot select Distance to Fault from the Tools menu or click on the Distance to Fault icon in the toolbar A drop down menu will appear that asks you if the DUT is co axial cable or waveguide If coaxial cable is selected it asks you to supply start and stop distances along with the ca ble type or propagation velocity and insertion loss values Tables in Appendix A provide these values for some of the more popular coaxial cables 1000 MHz If values are needed at a different frequency or if you need the exact values for more accu rate measurement please contact the coaxial cable manufacturer Coaxial cables may be added to the list be editing the cables 1st file Follow the existing format to enter the data to the list Loss is entered in dB m only The distance may be entered in feet or meters Propagation velocity is used for coaxial ca ble The units may be changed by selecting Default Plot Settings under the Settings menu and changing Measurement Units After supplying the needed information and clicking OK a new plot will open showing coax match vs distance Smith Chart Software After obt
44. cts the M2 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu Selects the M3 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu M4 Selects the M4 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu ALL OFF Turns all markers off Markers Provides for turning the selected marker on and off and for setting marker val second level ues Selected frequency marker and distance marker values can be changed us ing the keypad or Up Down arrow key Choosing M1 M2 M3 or M4 in FREQ or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area Q ON OFF Turns the selected marker on or off Q EDIT Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value DELTA Mx M1 Displays delta amplitude value for as well as delta fre quency or distance for the selected marker with respect to the M1 marker Q MARKER TO PEAK Places the selected marker at the frequency or dis tance with the maximum amplitude value MARKER TO VALLEY Places the selected marker at the frequency or dis tance with the minimum amplitude value Q BACK Returns to the Main Markers Menu Choosing M1 M2 M3 or M4 in SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode causes the soft key described below to be displayed in place of the above MARKER TO VALLEY softkey MARKE
45. ding The Site Master will assign a zero value to insertion loss if the Insertion Loss cell has no entry Information entered into the Frequency and Description cells is not uploaded to the Site Master and so those cells will have no information when downloading the custom cable list from the Site Master back to the Cable Editor Step 4 Click on the Upload Cable List icon or click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Upload Cable List Step 5 When the message box appears on the screen click OK to the cable upload warn ing and OK when the cable upload is completed Downloading a Cable List from the Site Master Custom Cable Table Step 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above to open the Cable Editor Step 2 Click on the Query Cable List icon or click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Query Cable List Step 3 When the status message box appears on the screen click OK to complete Saving a Custom Cable List To save a custom cable to a file click on File in the top menu bar and select Save or Save as from the drop down menu 5 5 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Program Operation The captured trace on the PC can be scaled and have its limit line markers and properties changed Click on the Plot Properties icon or select Plot Properties under the View menu to make these changes The operation of the various menus that allow these opera tions to be accomplished is straightforward To read about the oper
46. dx Lock fail indication Check battery If the Site Master fails to lock with a a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Service Center When calibration is performed the Site Master stores the ambient temper C ature If the temperature drifts outside the specified range this indicator will flash A recalibration at the current temperature is recommended Indicates the remaining charge on the battery The inner white rectangle grows longer as battery charge depletes x Indicates internal data processing Self Test At turn on the Site Master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure the system is functioning properly Note that the battery voltage and temperature are displayed in the lower left corner below the self test message If the battery is low or if the ambient temper ature is not within the specified operational range Self Test will fail If Self Test fails and the battery is fully charged and the Site Master is within the specified operating range call your Anritsu Service Center 3 25 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Error Codes Self Test Errors A listing of Self Test Error messages is given in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Self Test Error Messages Error Message BATTERY LOW Description Battery voltage is less than 9 5 volts Charge battery If condition per sists call your Anritsu Service Center EXTERNAL External supply voltage is less than 12 5 volts Call your Anrits
47. e Master or autoscaling click on Settings and Default Plot Settings from the top menu bar and pull down menu 5 3 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Capture multiple traces to a database Step 1 Connect the supplied cable as shown in Figure 5 2 Serial Interface W in E COM port er Program defaults to COM1 Figure 5 2 Serial Cable Connection Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 5 4 Open the Site Master Software Tools program Double click on the Site Master Software Tools icon to open the program Click on Capture in the top menu bar and select Capture Plots To Database from the drop down menu Follow the database instructions to download the plot s to either a new database or an existing database Enter the number s of the stored display memory location s 1 to 200 from which you wish to store to the database and click OK Observe that the Acquiring Control box appears on the screen then disappears as traces are automatically acquired The Database box appears when the plot s has been completely captured into the database Capture single or multiple traces to PC screen Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the capture multiple traces to database procedure Click on the Start Plot Capture icon or click on Capture in the top menu bar and s
48. e Quality Morgan Hill CA 1 APR 2020 Date European Contact For Anritsu product EMC amp LVD information contact Anritsu LTD Rutherford Close Stevenage Herts SG 2EF UK FAX 44 1438 740202 Table Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction s uem UR RC y le qe e SW 1 1 Description 4 2 2 1 S Qa ua oy Wer TREE OR 1 1 Standard 1 1 Basic Configuration 1 2 Optional 1 2 Performance Specifications 1 3 Preventive 1 6 Calibration s ww pee ES 1 7 Annual 1 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Introduction la es ete Se WS 2 1 Charging a New 2 1 Charging the Battery in the Site Master 2 1 Charging the Battery in the Optional Charger 2 1 Battery Charge Indicator 2 2 Discharging the NiMH Battery 2 3 Battery Life eR cS ea a idis 2 3 Important Battery 2 4 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations 3 1 Introduction s ss ovo vee ees BR Seer eee S 3 1 Front Panel Overview
49. e of a Distance to Fault DTF measurement over a selectable distance range Required Equipment Site Master Model S114BQ Precision Open Short Anritsu 22N50 and Precision Load Anritsu SM PL or Precision Open Short Load Anritsu OSLNSOLF Test Port Extension Cable Anritsu 1SNNF50 1 5A Device Under Test Specification Type Typical Loss 1 5m Vg Return Loss SWR 0 03 dB 92 MHz 15NNF50 1 5A 0 22 dB 0300 MHz 0 86 221 dB 1 20 0 32 dB 9500 MHz 0 54 dB 0900 MHz Procedure Step 1 Press the ON OFF key on the Site Master Selecting the Measurement Mode Step 2 Press the MODE key Step 3 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to DTF SWR or DTF RETURN LOSS Step 4 Press the ENTER key to select DTF SWR Return Loss measurement mode If the Site Master has not been calibrated CAL OFF displayed in the upper left of the display the DTF AID parameter table will appear NOTE Where CAL ON is indicated on the Site Master pressing the DTF AID soft key will activate the DTF parameter table However distance and cable type propagation velocity and loss have not been optimized F1 and F2 are set by CAL ON setup measurement is valid for D2 lt Dmax as defined by F2 and F1 The number of data points resolution will automatically adjust according to the length of D2 Step 5 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to D2 then press ENTER to select the ca ble length Step 6
50. e propagation velocity 1 5x 105 MaximumUnaliased Range meters F2 Fl Where is the number of data points 128 256 or 512 Vy is the relative propagation velocity F2 is the stop frequency in Hz Fl is the start frequency in Hz Refer to Figure 3 18 page 3 28 for a plot of maximum range versus frequency span RANGE ERROR The SWR scale parameter top value is less than or equal to its bottom TOP lt BOTTOM value RANGE ERROR The RL scale parameter top value is greater than or equal to its bottom TOP gt BOTTOM value CAL A complete open short and load calibration must be performed bef INCOMPLETE ore calibration can be turned on DIST REQUIRES Valid distance to fault plots require a non zero frequency span F1 lt F2 DIST REQUIRES Distance to fault measurements do not provide usable data with CAL CAL OFF NO STORED Attempting to recall a display from a location that has not been previ SWEEP AT THIS ously written to That is the location does not contain stored sweep LOCATION USE OPTIONS Attempting to print a display with no printer selected Select a printer MENU TO then retry SELECT A PRINTER DISTANCE AND DTF measurements only display RL or SWR versus distance CABLE INSERTION LOSS MODE ARE INCOMPATIBLE CANNOT ZERO Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with no NO DETECTOR RF detector connected to the Site Master INSTALLED CANNOT ZERO Attempting to
51. elect Capture Plots to Screen from the drop down menu Enter the number or numbers of the stored display memory location s 1 to 200 from which you wish to display traces in Site Master Software Tools Select OK Observe that the Acquiring Control box appears on the screen then disappears as the traces are automatically acquired and displayed Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Custom Cable List Uploading and Downloading Custom cable parameters can be uploaded to the Site Master or downloaded from the Site Master and saved via the Site Master Software Tools Cable Editor Uploading a Cable List to the Site Master Custom Cable Table Step 1 Connect the supplied cable as shown in Figure 5 2 Step2 Open the Cable Editor by clicking on Start Programs Site Master Software Tools 32 bit and Cable Editor Alternatively open the Site Master Software Tools program click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Cable Editor from the drop down menu Step 3 Enter the required information for each custom cable entry Cable Name enter the cable description Pro Vel enter the propagation velocity value Insertion Loss dB m enter the insertion loss value in dB m Frequency MHz enter the frequency in MHz Description enter any description associated with that custom cable NOTES As a minimum the Cable Name and Pro Vel cells must have entries for the Site Master to accept the selection as a valid cable during uploa
52. ep 4 Press the PRINTER soft key and select from the displayed menu of supported printers Step 5 Press the PRINT key Figure 3 17 PRINTER 7 r Anritsu Site Master S114BQ Escape CLEAR RETURNLOSS i CALON LMON 5i7PONTS PRINTER CHANGE DATE EM i 250 FREQ MHz M 35 39 500 9MHz MG OFF 2 38 42 9485 PRINT RECALL DISPLAY Q MODE FREQUENCY f AMPLITUDE J J W J SX Figure 3 17 PRINTER Soft Key and PRINT Key Printer Switch Settings Set the switches SW1 SW2 and SW3 on the Seiko DPU 414 thermal printer as follows Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SW1 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON SW2 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF SW3 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Set the switches on the serial to parallel interface cable to all other printers as follows SW1 SW2 SW3 SWA SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 3 24 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Symbols Table 3 1 provides a listing of the symbols used as condition indicators on the LCD display Table 3 1 LCD Icon Symbols Icon Symbol Site Master is in Hold for power conservation To resume sweeping press the RUN HOLD key After 10 minutes without a key press the Site Master will automatically activate the power conservation mode f Integrator Failure
53. es the calibration that you must attach to the end of the test port or transmission line Q CONNECT SHORT TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the calibration short that you must attach to the end of the test port or transmission line Q CONNECT LOAD TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the 50Q load that you must attach to the end of the test port or transmission line NOTE The combined measurements of an open a short and a known impedance load normalizes the measurement system to account for uncertainties intro duced by measurement system components e g cables connectors etc 3 4 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SWEEP Displays the Sweep function soft key menu for the current operating mode SYS Displays the System menu softkey selections Up Down Increments or decrements a parameter value or chooses an item from a list Arrow Key which can then be selected with the ENTER key NOTE At turn on before any other keys are pressed the Up Down arrow key may be used to adjust display contrast 3 5 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Soft Keys Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections Each of the soft keys has a correspond ing soft key label area on the display The label identifies the function of the soft key for the current Mode selection NOTE The AMPLITUDE and LIMIT keys are functionally identical
54. ith a cotton swab dampened with denatured alco hol Visually inspect the connectors The fingers of the N f connectors and the pins of the 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 the dimensions are correct Visually inspect the test port cable s The test port cable should be uniform in appearance not stretched kinked dented or broken Chapter 1 General Information Calibration The Site Master is a field portable unit operating in the rigors of the test environment An Open Short Load OSL calibration should be performed prior to making SWR RL mea surement in the field A built in temperature sensor in the Site Master advises the user via an icon located on the right side of the LCD screen that the internal temperature has ex ceeded a safety window and the user is advised to perform another OSL calibration in or der to maintain the Integrity of the measurement NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement uncertain ties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or optional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Site Master test port to the device under tes
55. itical Windowing can be reduced The types of Windowing in order of in creasing side lobe reduction are rectangular nominal side lobe low side lobe minimum side lobe Figures 3 11 thru 3 14 on pages 3 14 and 3 15 are exam ples of the types of Windowing Q BACK Returns to the Distance Menu 3 13 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Distance To Fault TTTT 2 2 Lm Return Loss dB 35 TTTT I 31 Hej 40 45 ee Feet Figure 3 11 Rectangular Windowing Example Distance To Fault 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Feet Figure 3 12 Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example 3 14 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Return Loss dB 35 40 Distance To Fault ny um 20 25 30 35 Feet T 40 45 50 55 60 Figure 3 13 Low Side Lobe Windowing Example Distance To Fault Return Loss dB 35 40 45 50
56. izer based hand held SWR RL standing wave ratio return loss Distance To Fault DTF and spectrum analysis measurement instrument The 5114 has a keypad to enter data and a liquid crystal display LCD to provide graphic indications of SWR or RL over the selected frequency range and selected distance The Site Master is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged field replaceable battery and can be operated from a 12 5 dc source Built in energy conservation features can be used to extend battery life over an eight hour work day The Site Master is designed for measuring SWR return loss or cable insertion loss locat ing faulty RF components in antenna systems and spectrum analysis Power monitoring is available as an option The displayed trace can be scaled or enhanced with frequency mark ers or a limit line A menu option provides for an audible beep when the limit value is ex ceeded To permit use in low light environments the LCD can be back lit using a front panel key Standard Accessories The Software Tools PC based software program provides a database record for storing measurement data Site Master Software Tools can also convert the Site Master display to a Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT workstation graphic Measurements stored in the Site Mas ter internal memory can be downloaded to the PC using the included null modem serial ca ble Once stored the graphic trace can be displayed scaled or
57. lay from memory Step 1 Press the RECALL DISPLAY key Step 2 Select the desired display using the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER to re call the display 4 5 Chapter 4 Measurements STANDING WAVERATIO CALON LMOFF 259PONTS Ft i T 200 FREO J 1000 00 F1 2 00 MHz F2 1000 00 MHz Figure 4 2 SWR Measurement Mode Calibration Results 200 FREO MHz 1000 00 Figure 4 3 Return Loss Measurement Mode Calibration Results NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncertainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or optional extension cable that is at the same point as the antenna or device to be tested will be connected For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension cable In a typical lab oratory cable bending subsequent to the calibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Cables that are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that become more pronounced as the test frequency in creases 4 6 Chapter 4 Measurements SWR Return Loss and Cable Loss Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Standing Wave Ratio or Return Loss and Cable Loss measurement made over a selectable frequency range This measurement example determines the quality and loss of the test port cable or device under test Required Equipment Site Master Model S11
58. lect OK or press the Enter key to restart Windows NOTE The Setup routine will create a new Program Group named Site Master Software Tools This group will contain three file icons Read Me Site Mas ter Help and Site Master Software Tools Step 14 Double click on the Read Me icon to read about recent changes that did not get into this manual and important features or problems that you should know about Step 15 Double click on the Site Master Help icon to acquaint yourself with the com prehensive on line manual This manual provides descriptive narrative for the various program features and controls Step 16 Double click on the Site Master Software Tools icon to open the Software Tools program Step 17 Click on Settings in the top menu bar and select COM Port Enter the appro priate COM port number for the serial interface cable null modem type Plot Capture Plots traces can be captured either singly from the Site Master display or in multiples from one or more stored display locations Both methods are described below The recommended method is to capture multiple traces to a database In one operation all of the data residing in the up to 200 stored display memory locations in the Site Master can be downloaded to a database for easy data management NOTE Trace scale can be captured as per Site Master or as autoscale by the capture program To select per Sit
59. mains If a flashing LOW BATT is accompanied by an audio beep at the end of each trace the bat tery has approximately one minute of useable time remaining Chapter 2 Getting Started The battery status can also be checked by pressing the SYS key and the STATUS soft key The Status table will display the remaining battery charge as a percent as shown below STATUS OSL CALIBRATION FREQUENCY 2 0 1000 MHz CAL TEMPERATURE 24 54 C CURRENT TEMPERATURE 38 BATTERY CHARGE 75 PRESS ESCAPE TO CONTINUE Figure 2 2 Example Status Table Display Once all the power has drained from the battery the Site Master display will fade At this point your Site Master will switch itself off and the battery will need to be recharged Discharging the NiMH Battery The NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging For maximum battery life it is recommended that the NiMH battery be completely discharged and recharged once every three months To discharge the battery leave the Site Master switched on until the battery is drained The Site Master will display a LOW BATT message and an audio warning when the battery be gins to run low Allow the battery to fully discharge until the Site Master switches itself off NOTE Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means Never short circuit the battery terminals Battery Life It is
60. nce of Anritsu Company equipment and computer programs The drawings specifications and information contained herein are the property of Anritsu Company and any un authorized 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 April 2000 10580 00040 Copyright 2000 Anritsu Co Revision A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name ANRITSU COMPANY Manufacturer s Address Microwave Measurements Division 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 USA declares that the product specified below Product Name Site Master Model Number Si14BQ conforms to the requirement of EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Council Directive 92 3 amp 93 48 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by Council directive 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Interference Emissions CISPR 11 1990 EN55011 1991 Group 1 Class A immunity EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN50082 1 1997 CD 8kV AD EN 61000 4 3 1997 EN50082 1 1997 3V m ENV 50204 EN50082 1 1997 3V m EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN50082 1 1997 0 5kV SL 1kY PL EN 61000 4 5 1995 EN50082 1 1997 1kV L L 2kV L E Electrical Safety Requirement Product Safety The Product Complies when used with Company supplied Power Supply tested to EN 60950 Corporat
61. nuation is added to the measured input level prior to dis play ZERO Turns Zero OFF if currently ON If Zero is currently OFF this softkey turns it ON and initiates collection of a series of power level samples which are averaged and saved This saved value is then subtracted from sub sequent measurements prior to display Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Printing Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as de scribed below Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings Printing a Screen Step 1 Connect the printer as shown in Figure 3 15 SERIAL TO PARALLEL INTERFACE CABLE 2000 753 Figure 3 15 Site Master Printer Setup Step2 Obtain the desired measurement display Step 3 Press the SYS key and the OPTIONS soft key Figure 3 16 OPTIONS I Anritsu Site Master 511 4 A RETURN LOSS n 517 POINTS OPTIONS ee x CLOCK SU N 1 Q s EP IET STATUS 1 J Gua I N Ih SYS o AN E FREQ MHz 12000 1 neaosr aweuuve l SWEEP DE Figure 3 16 SYS Key and OPTIONS Soft Key 3 23 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations St
62. oftware Tools Once a cap tured trace has been downloaded choose Print under the File menu for printing options The printer setup can be altered plots can be scaled and multiple plots can be printed from the Print dialog box Coaxial Cable Technical Data Appendix A Reference Data Table A 1 provides a standard listing of common coaxial cables along with their Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation in dB m 1000 MHZ values Table 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data 1 of 2 Cable Type Relative Propagation Velocity Vf EUR CORR MHZ RG8 8A 0 659 0 262 RG9 9A 0 659 0 289 RG17 17A 0 659 0 180 RG55 55A 55B 0 659 0 541 RG58 58B 0 659 0 558 RG58A 58C 0 659 0 787 RG142 0 690 0 443 RG174 0 660 0 984 RG178B 0 690 1 509 RG188 0 690 1 017 RG213 0 660 0 292 RG214 0 659 0 292 RG223 0 659 0 535 FSJ1 50A 0 840 0 197 FSJ2 50 0 830 0 134 FSJ4 50B 0 810 0 119 LDF4 50A 0 880 0 077 LDF5 50A 0 890 0 043 LDF6 50 0 890 0 032 LDF7 50A 0 880 0 027 LDF12 50 0 880 0 022 HJ4 50 0 914 0 087 HJ4 5 50 0 920 0 054 HJ5 50 0 916 0 042 HJ7 50A 0 921 0 023 LMR100 0 800 0 792 LMR200 0 830 0 344 LMR240 0 840 0 262 LMR400 0 850 0 135 LMR500 0 860 0 109 A 1 Appendix Reference Data Table 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data 2 of 2 Cable Type Relative Propagation Velocity VOD C ODD MEE LMR600 0 870 0 087 LMR900 0 870 0 056 LMR1200 0 880 0 044 LMR1700 0 890 0 033 HCC
63. open the spreadsheet program and place the cursor where the first data point should appear Step 6 Select Paste from the spreadsheet program s Edit menu Saving Data to a Database Plots can be saved to a database Comments can be added to the plot data saved Queries of the database provide a means of comparing plots in the database Refer to the on line help screens for operating instructions To save a plot to a database click on File in the top menu bar and select Save Plot to Da tabase from the drop down menu Drag n Drop Site Master Software Tools is Windows based Graphs can Drag n Drop onto each other Site Master Software Tools allows quick comparison of before and after Distance To Fault measurements Recent data is compared to a historical PC database record which is usually recorded during site installation commissioning Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Each cable antenna tends to have a unique Distance To Fault DTF Signature because differing cable electrical lengths cable types dielectric thickness variations and the posi tions of components connectors adapters and lightning arresters will cause different re flections at differing positions in the transmission line Variations in the signature between maintenance intervals offer a good indication of damage or damage causing condi tions Printing 5 8 Captured traces may be printed from a PC using Site Master S
64. ormance should be realized after your first charge Charging the Battery in the Site Master The battery can be charged while still installed in the Site Master Step 1 Turn the Site Master off Step 2 Connect the AC DC adapter Anritsu part number 40 115 to the Site Master charging port Step 3 Connect the AC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appropriate for your application The green external power indicator on the Site Master will illuminate indicating the presence of external DC power and the battery will begin charging The indi cator will remain lit as long as the battery is charging Once the battery is fully charged the battery indicator will turn off If the battery fails to charge contact your nearest Anritsu service center Charging the Battery in the Optional Charger Up to two batteries can be charged simultaneously in the optional battery charger Step 1 Remove the NiMH battery from your Site Master and place it in the optional charger Anritsu part number 2000 1029 Step 2 Connect the lead from the AC DC adapter to the charger Step 3 Connect the AC DC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appro priate for your application Each battery holder in the optional charger has an LED charging status indicator The LED color changes as the battery 1s charged Red indicates the battery 15 charging Green indicates the battery is fully charged Yellow indicates the battery is in a waiting
65. p mutilate or attempt to disassemble the battery Never use a damaged or worn out charger or battery Always use the battery for its intended purpose only Temperature extremes will affect the ability of the battery to charge allow the battery to cool down or warm up as necessary before use or charging Storing the battery in extreme hot or cold places will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not place batteries in garbage Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the Site Master functions and operations provid ing the user with a starting point for making basic measurements For more detailed infor mation refer to Chapter 4 Measurements and Chapter 5 Software Tools The Site Master is designed specifically for field environments and applications requiring mobility As such it is a lightweight handheld battery operated unit which can be easily carried to any location and is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery Built in energy conservation features allow battery life to be extended over an eight hour workday The Site Master can also be powered by a 12 5 Vdc external source The external source can be either the Anritsu AC DC Adapter P N 40 115 or 12 5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter P N 806 62 Both items are standard
66. pe of transmission line being tested Press ENTER when data entry is complete Range is 0 010 to 1 000 CABLE Opens a common coaxial cable folder and custom coaxial cable folder Select either folder and use the Up Down arrow key and ENTER key to make a selection This feature provides a rapid means of setting both cable loss and propagation velocity Refer to Appendix A for a listing of common coaxial cables showing values for Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation in dB m 1000 MHZ The custom cable folder con sists of up to 49 user defined cable parameters downloaded via the Site Mas ter Software Tools program Q WINDOW Opens a menu of FFT windowing types for the DTF calcula tion Scroll the menu using the Up Down arrow key and make a selection with the ENTER key Chapter 3 Functions and Operations NOTE Using windowing 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 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 cautiously When distance resolution is cr
67. perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with an INPUT SIGNAL input of greater than 20 dBm TOO HIGH 3 27 Table 3 3 Range Error Messages 2 of 2 Error Message Description POWER MONITOR Attempting to enter Power Monitor mode with no option 5 installed OPTION NOT INSTALLED Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span Vp 88 30 0 30 28 0 28 26 X 0 26 24 X 0 24 22 x 0 22 20 Sal ae 0 20 18 0 18 16 0 16 max distance m 14 014 resolution m 12 m 0 12 10 Kam 0 10 8 0 08 6 WIRES naa 0 06 4 eur dl D04 2 0 02 0 00 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 frequency spen Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span 80 300 3 00 280 1 2 80 260 T 2 60 240 2 40 220 2 20 200 2 00 180 1 80 160 1 60 mex distance 140 140 resdlution r 120 1 20 100 1 00 80 0 90 20 rede 7 LEE 20 0 20 0 0 00 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 frequency spen Figure 3 18 Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span 3 28 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Using the Soft Carrying Case The soft carrying case has been designed such that the strap can be unsnapped to allow the case to be easil
68. r Precision N m to N m Part No 3ANN50A Adapter Precision N f to N f Part No 3BANFNF50 Adapter 7 16 f to N m Part No 510 90 Adapter 7 16 f to N f Part No 510 91 Adapter 7 16 m to N m Part No 510 92 Adapter 7 16 m to N f Part No 510 93 Adapter 7 16 DIN m to 7 16 DIN m Part No 510 96 Adapter 7 16 DIN f to 7 16 DIN f Part No 510 97 Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to N f Part No I5NNF50 1 5A Chapter 1 General Information Armored Test Port Extension Cable 5 0 meter N m to N f Part No ISNNF50 5 0A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to N m Part No 15NN50 1 5A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 3 0 meter N m to N m Part No 15NN50 3 0A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 5 0 meter N m to N m Part No 15NN50 5 0A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to 7 16 DIN f Part No I5NDF50 1 5A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to 7 16 DIN m Part No 15ND50 1 5A Antenna SMA f 5092 806 869 MHz Part No 2000 1034 Antenna SMA 509 902 960 MHz Part No 2000 1035 HP Deskjet 340 Printer Part No 2000 766 e Serial to Parallel Converter Cable use with the HP 340 Printer Part No 2000 753 Seiko DPU 414 Thermal Printer Part No 2000 754 U S or 2000 761 Europe US Adapter use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1002
69. rt or op tional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device under test cable bending subsequent to the Open Short Load cal ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Thus ca bles which are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com ponents 4 14 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement Determining the Length of the Cable Step 15 Disconnect the Load and connect the test port extension cable to the Site Master test port Step 16 Connect the Short to the open end of the test port extension cable NOTE The number of data points displayed can be changed by selecting RES in the DTF AID table Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 17 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Optional Press the AUTO SCALE key to optimize the amplitude scale Step 18 Press the TOP soft key and for SWR mode enter 3 0 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key For Return Loss mode enter 0 Press ENTER to complete the data entry Step 19 Press the BOTTOM soft key and for SWR mode enter 1 using the key pad or
70. t cable bending subsequent to the OSL calibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Cables which are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that become more pro nounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibration components The Site Master S114BQ performs a spectrum analysis calibration during start up Spec trum analysis calibration is not required prior to making a spectrum analysis measurement Annual Verification Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the Site Master and the OSL calibration components by local Anritsu service centers Anritsu service cen ters are listed in Table 1 2 on the following page The Site Master itself is self calibrating meaning that there are no field adjustable compo nents However the OSL calibration components are crucial to the integrity of the calibra tion and therefore must be verified periodically to ensure performance conformity This is especially important if the OSL calibration components have been accidentally dropped or over torqued Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 2 UNITED STATES ANRITSU COMPANY 685 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 Telephone 408 776 8300 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 408 776 1744 ANRITSU COMPANY 10 New Maple Ave Unit 305 Pine Brook NJ 07058 Telephone 201 227 8999 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 201 575 0092
71. ted values may be changed using the Up Down arrow key or keypad Choosing AMPLITUDE in FREQ measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area Pressing the LIMIT key on the keypad will also call up this menu a a TOP Opens the top parameter for data entry and provides for setting the top scale value Press ENTER when data entry is complete BOTTOM Opens the bottom parameter for data entry and provides for set ting the bottom scale value Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT ON OFF Turns Limit OFF if currently ON If Limit is currently OFF turns it ON and opens the Limit parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT EDIT Opens the Limit Line for data entry using the Up Down arrow key or key pad entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT Toggles the Limit beep sound on or off When on the Site Master sounds a beep when the measured value is above the Limit Line Choosing AMPLITUDE in SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area a REF LEVEL Activates the amplitude reference level functions that let the user adjust the reference level Use the Up Down arrow key or key pad to en ter the desired reference level Press ENTER when data entry is complete SCALE Use Up Down arro
72. tep 32 Press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale NOTE An alternative method of setting the amplitude scale is to use the AUTO SCALE key Setting the Markers The following procedure sets the markers Skip this section if the SWR Return Loss mea surement steps from earlier in this chapter were completed Step 33 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 34 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function Press the EDIT soft key and enter 2 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set M1 to 2 MHz Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 35 Press the BACK soft key to return to the Markers menu 4 11 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 36 Repeat steps 34 and 35 for markers M2 M3 and M4 Set M2 to 300 MHz M3 to 500 MHz and M4 to 900 MHz Figure 4 7 depicts a Cable Loss measurement NOTE Typical cable loss is the average between the peaks and valleys CABLELOSS CALON 259 PONTS 210 FREQ 1000 00 1 0 03 200 2 3 0 32 501 00 2 20 23 299 85 4 031 89943 2 Figure 4 7 Cable Loss Measurement Results NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 12 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement The following distance domain measurement is an exampl
73. tions are provided for fast comprehensive measurement of displayed signals Limit lines are available for creating quick simple pass fail measure ments Power monitor measurements can be either absolute or relative to some base power level and can be displayed in either dBm or Watts To allow measurement and display of power levels above the unit s specified input the user may attenuate the signal and enter the corresponding offset The offset is added to the measured input power prior to dis play Finally a zero adjust function is provided to allow subtraction of an inherent noise level prior to display CAUTION The measurement system MUST be calibrated at the ambient tem perature prior to making a measurement You must calibrate when the setup frequency is changed Calibrations are stored with each of the setups It is recommended that open short load calibration be performed on the Site Master prior to measurements This gives confidence to the operator that the measurement performed is accurate and system uncertainties have been minimized Chapter 4 Measurements Power On Procedure The Site Master is designed specifically for field environments and applications requiring mobility As such it is a lightweight handheld battery operated unit which can be easily carried to any location and is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery Built in energy conservation feat
74. u Ser POWER LOW vice Center PLL FAILED Phase locked loops failed to lock Charge battery f condition persists with a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Service Center LO LOCK Local Oscillator in the Spectrum Analyzer failed to lock Charge bat FAILED tery If condition persists with a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Service Center INTEGRATOR Integration circuit could not charge to a valid level Charge battery If FAILED condition persists with a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Ser vice Center EEPROM R W Non volatile memory system has failed Call your Anritsu Service FAILED Center OUT OF TEMP Ambient temperature is not within the specified operating range If the RANGE temperature is within the specified operating range and the condition persists call your Anritsu Service Center Note A listing of current Anritsu service centers is given in Table 1 2 page 1 8 3 26 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Range Errors A listing of Range Error messages is given in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Range Error Messages 1 of 2 Error Message Description RANGE The start F1 frequency is greater than the stop F2 frequency ERROR F1 gt F2 RANGE The start D1 distance is greater than the stop D2 distance ERROR D1 gt D2 RANGE The stop distance D2 exceeds the maximum unaliased range This ERROR D2 gt range is determined by the frequency span number of points DMax xx x ft m and relativ
75. ures allow battery life to be extended over an eight hour workday The Site Master can also be powered by a 12 5 Vdc external source The external source can be either the Anritsu AC DC Adapter P N 40 115 or 12 5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter P N 806 62 provided Step 1 Step 2 Press the ON OFF key The Site Master takes about five seconds to perform a series of self diagnostic and adjustment routines At completion the screen displays the Anritsu logo the model number and the version of firmware installed Press ENTER to continue or wait for one minute The Site Master is now ready for operation Setting the Time Date The Site Master clock must be set for the correct local time and date so that saved traces will reflect an accurate time date stamp To set the clock 4 2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press the SYS key Press the HOUR soft key and enter the correct hour using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to complete Press the MINUTE soft key and enter the correct minutes using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to complete Press the MONTH DAY and YEAR soft keys and enter the correct month day and year using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER after each entry to complete Chapter 4 Measurements Calibration Procedure The following procedure provides the steps necessary to perform an Open Short Load OSL calibration Calibration is
76. vates the resolution bandwidth functions They let users manu ally adjust the resolution s bandwidth to the desired value 10 kHz 30 kHz 100 kHz or 1 MHz by scrolling using the Up Down arrow key Select de sired value and press ENTER when complete VBW Activates the video bandwidth function It lets users manually adjust the resolution s bandwidth to the desired value 3 kHz 10 kHz 30 kHz or 300 kHz by scrolling using the Up Down arrow key Select desired value and press ENTER when complete MAX HOLD Activates the max hold function It displays and holds the maximum response of the input signal trace CONT SINGLE Toggles between continuous and single sweep OCC BW Activates the second level occupied bandwidth menu OCC BW second level METHOD Selects the method to be used dB Down or of Power 96 Enter the desired 96 of occupied bandwidth to be measured dBc Enter the desired power level dBc to be measured Q MEASURE Takes a measurement BACK Returns to the top level OCC BW menu 3 18 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MARKER Choosing MARKER causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corre sponding values to be shown in the message area Selected frequency marker or distance marker values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Q M1 Selects the M1 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu M2 Sele
77. w key or key pad entry to adjust the scale dis play from 2 to 15 dB division in one dB increments Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT ON OFF Turns Limit OFF if currently ON If Limit is currently OFF turns it ON and opens the Limit parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT EDIT Opens the Limit Line for data entry using the Up Down arrow key or key pad entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete 3 17 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SWEEP Displays the Sweep function soft key menu for the current operating mode Sweep Menu Provides for changing the display resolution single or continuous sweep and access to the Trace Math functions Choosing SWEEP in FREQ or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed RESOLUTION Opens the display to change the resolution Choose 130 259 or 517 data points Not active in DTF mode In DTF mode resolution can be adjusted through the DTF AID table SINGLE SWEEP Toggles the sweep between single sweep and continu ous sweep In single sweep mode each sweep must be activated by the RUN HOLD button Q TRACE MATH Opens up the Trace Math functions trace memory or trace memory for comparison of the real time trace in the display with any of the traces from memory Not available in DTF mode Choosing SWEEP in SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode causes the soft keys below to be displayed RBW Acti
78. y oriented horizontally thus allowing the Anritsu controls to be more easily accessed Figure 3 19 Figure 3 19 Using the Site Master Soft Carrying Case 3 29 3 30 Chapter 4 Measurements Introduction This chapter provides a description of the Site Master measurement functions and examples of frequency domain distance domain and spectrum analyzer measurements Measurement Functions Site Master operation is divided into four measurement modes frequency domain distance domain spectrum analysis and power monitor Frequency domain measurements consist of Return Loss RL Standing Wave Ratio SWR and Cable Loss CL made over a selectable frequency range SWR and RL char acterize the magnitude of reflections present in a device or transmission line CL mea surements display the one port insertion loss of a transmission line over frequency Distance domain measurements commonly known as distance to fault DTF are made over a selectable distance range They include RL or SWR but they also return in formation that can help locate discontinuities in a transmission line CL cannot be meas ured in the distance domain Spectrum Analysis Typical measurements include in band interference antenna align ment and cell coverage Measurements can be easily made by using the main instrument functions frequency span amplitude and sweep full range of marker capabilities such as peak center and delta func

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