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Wiltron 54111A 10410-00141

1. OPERATING POWER UP DEFAULT DATA CONTROL SETTINGS Table B 1 Power up Default Control Settings Control Setting Default Control Setting Default Alternate Frequency Mode Off Width Frequency HBEF LBEF Averaging Mode Off Power Output Level W O Atten With Atten Current Sweep Mode Start Stop Mode Models 54107 109 11 500 12 dbm 10 Cursor Off Models 51407 109 111 750 10 dbm 8 dbm Graticule Off Model 54136 7dBm 4 dBm Hardcopy Plot Type Plot All All Other Models 10 dBm 7 dBm Hardcopy Print Type Print All Limits Off Leveling Mode Internal Markers Off Printer Select On Measurement Mode Ch 1 Transmission Input A RF Power On Measurement Mode Ch 2 Return Loss Input B Frequency Information Displayed Reference Line Off Smoothing Mode Off Offset 0 dB Trace Hold Off Resolution 10 dB Number of Data Points 401 Print Text String Length 12 Spaces Start Frequency Low Band Edge Freq LBEF User Title String Length 12 Spaces Stop Frequency High Band Edge Freq HBEF GPIB System Main Address 6 Center Frequency LBEF HBEF 2 System Plotter Address 8 Model Dependent B 4 541XXA OM ERROR CODES Table 2 Front Panel LED Error Codes OPERATING DATA LED Name Condition Fault LED Name Condition Fault HARDCOPY A6 A7 PERSONALITY CHANGE warning UNLEVELED A7 POWER DOWN fail PLOTTER SMOOTHING A7 NON VOLATILE RAM fail REMOTE
2. 6 lt y e OBO O Q 8 Geo ORS Se 50 OS eO RO O O O O C O Q O Q O lt O gt 5 Q e 62922 55522 101001060 Rome OO 9556 950 OQ gogo SOX 9090 995056 9500 9596 95909 9550 O26 95050 9 xe 90 62 99 OQ 50 RO 5 ge 90 5 9 95 5 99 e 9 Spa O RS 5 02 STEP ATTENUATOR 5 CHANNEL o 0475 OHM OUTPUT OPTIONS TN EN 06 EXT LEVELING 7 DTF gt 5 5 a a E Spm REFER SERVIEINI QUALIFIED PERS E NEL 1 EXTERNAL MONITOR Connects internal display information to an external VGA type monitor via a standard VGA interface cable The pinout for this connector is shown in Figure B 2 2 GPIB IEEE 488 INSTRUMENT INTERFACE Gen eral Purpose Interface bus connector Connects 541XXA to external system controller or external GPIB controlled plotter via standard GPIB interface cable Refer to Chapter 2 Installation this connector is shown in Fi
3. 12 X XX dB m DTF MEDIUM WAVE XXXX SET MODE COAX ws WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE GUIDE LIST ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE XX XXXX GHz F2 XX XXXX GHz cutoff Freq XX XXXX GHz Loss X XX dB m NOTE NETWORK ANALYZER GROUP MENUS User can enter additional transmission line names and parameters LIST OF DEFINED WAVEGUIDE TYPE Name F1 1 WR15 7 0500GHz 2 WRi4 5 8500GHz 3 WR13 4 9000GHz USE THEN PRESS SELECT F2 10 0000GHz 8 2000GHz 7 0500GHz NOTE cutoff Freq 5 259GHz 4 3010GHz 3 711GHz Loss In addition to being able to add and edit the lists of waveguide and coaxial transmission lines you may also access these files directly and make changes These files COAX LST and WVGD LST are available in ASCII text format on the 541XXA System Diskette They can be edited with DOS text editor such as EDIT COM that is available from within Fixed types may not be altered however they may be used to create a new type e g POLYE1 This new type may then be modified Figure 4 2 MS DOS 5 0 and above Do not edit the files using a word processor It will introduce coding that will corrupt these two LST files 0 12dB m 0 07dB m 0 09dB m Network Analyzer Key Group Menus 2 of 3 4 7 4 8 MENUS 541XXA OM CHANNEL 1 INPUT BA TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF S
4. 8 Penta FREQUENCY MENU DTF MODE ENTER FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR DTF START ABOVE 2 0000 GHz Step 9 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Press lt 2 gt on the keypad then the lt Enter gt key left Observe that the frequency menu appears that the START ABOVE selection is highlighted and that it shows 2 0000 GHz Move the cursor to STOP BELOW using the Select key Press 8 on the keypad then the Enter key left Observe that the STOP BELOW selection shows 8 0000 GHz 541XXA OM 541 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE mos Step 12 Press the Channel 1 Menu key left to return to the eem DTF menu 5 3 E 3 em 0 o o o Menu _ Step 13 Choose SET MEDIUM from the displayed menu DTF MENU left INPUT A COAX POLYE RANGE XXXXXX DTF SETUP DATA POINTS 256 512 1024 EXIT DTF Step 14 Select COAX then COAX LIST from the displayed DTF MEDIUM menu COAX POLYE SET MODE This selection displays a listing that lets you choose a COAX type from a predefined list An example A une POLYE is a polyethelene dielectric AIR is an air dielectric TEFL a teflon dielectric MTEFL is a microporous teflon dielectric ENTER NEW COAX Step 15 Select POLYE from the list PROPAGATION VELOCITY X XX LOSS
5. Card Board GPIB Primary GPIB Address Secondary GPIB Address Timeout setting EOS byte Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Write Type of compare on EOS Set EOI w last byte of Write GPIB PC Model Board is System Controller Local Lockout on all devices Disable Auto Serial Polling Disable Device Unaddressing High speed timing Interrupt jumper setting Base I 0 Address DMA channel Internal Clock Freq Cin MHz 2 Explain Field F6 Reset Value 9 Return to Map Figure 5 Card Configuration Parameters C 8 541XXA OM GPIB PCII IIA CARD NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION AND DATA National Instruments Device Characteristics Device DEUG Access GPIBO SELECT Cuse right left arrow keys Primary GPIB Address Secondary GPIB Address Timeout setting EOS byte Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Write Type of compare on EOS Set EOI w last byte of Write yes 2 Explain Field F6 Reset Value F9 Return to Map Figure C 6 GPIB Device 6 541XX 562 Configuration Parameters National Instruments Device Characteristics Device DEUS Access GPIBO SELECT Cuse right left arrow keys Primary GPIB Address Secondary GPIB Address Timeout setting EOS byte Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Write Type of compare on EOS Set EOI u last byte of Write
6. SYSTEM MENU DISK UTILITY SYSTEM SETUP DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT FREQUENCY DATA POINTS 51 101 201 USE THEN PRESS SELECT 5 14 Step 8 Step 9 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press the Cursor On Off key left The cursor readout menu will display the readout data at the present cursor position Use the Data Entry knob to move the cursor to the desired point on the measurement trace Then read the transmission level from the cursor readout display For the example shown the transmission level at 3 5411 GHz is 0 16 dB Using the Data Entry knob left move the cursor to the bottom of the filter skirt and read the frequency and transmission level at the selected point For the example shown at 5 2500 GHz the transmis sion loss varies between approximately 47d B and 52 dB Press the Smoothing key left and select a smoothing level of 3 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Go 2 Qo o Hard Copy Menu 2 5 29 Step 12 Gu Step 11 Step 13 PRINTER MENU 26 POINTS 51 POINTS 101 POINTS 201 POINTS 401 POINTS MARKERS LIMITS 541XXA OM TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Press the System Menu key left Select DATA POINTS from the displayed menu left Sel
7. Menu 5 20 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES CHANNEL 2 pepe INPUT B RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL SWR POWER DTF VIEW CAL TRACE MEMORY REF LINE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 9 CHANNEL 2 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO B R RATIO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Elo o o o Autoscale 541XXA OM ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT Select TRANSMISSION and SELECT INPUT from the displayed menu Select NON RATIO A from the displayed menu Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key This gives an opti mum vertical display of the test data Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key to off if de sired to view Channel A only 5 21 ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT Step 11 2 o o Alternate Sweep _ Step 12 FREQUENCY MENU Step 13 Step 14 PRESS SELECT Step 15 FOR CENTER WIDTH Step 16 o o o Display On Off Step 17 Autoscale 5 22 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press Alternate Sweep key Select START from the displayed menu left and en ter a frequency using the Data Entry keypad or rotary knob 0 100 GHz is used in this example Select STOP and enter a frequency using the Data Entry keypad or rotary knob 2 000 GHz is used in this example Select ALT START from the displayed menu left and enter a f
8. OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURES Step 11 Using Data Entry knob reduce the LEVEL value by 10 0 dB Step 12 Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key Step 13 Observe that the displayed trace is continuous and varies with the frequency as discussed in Step 9 o 2 Autoscale End of Procedure 541XXA OM 8 15 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PRINTER OPERATION PROCEDURES S 4 PRINTER OPERATION TEST TEST This test confirms that the centronics printer interface is operational The test involves connecting a centronics interface printer to the 541XXA and confirming that a graphics dump can be performed Equipment Cannon model BJ10SX Bubble Jet Printer set to Epson LQ emula tor mode Parallel interface cable Procedure Step 1 Connect the test equipment as shown below and turn it on Connect the interface cable to the rear panel PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE connector o o Switch under top cover Parallel Interface Cable EN n nn 1234 567891011 541XXA Network Analyzer Cannon BJ10SX Bubble Jet o 8 16 Step 2 Press the System Menu key 541XXA OM PRINTER OPERATION OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT TEST PROCEDURES Step 3 Select RESET left SYSTEM MENU DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE
9. gt Synchronization Signal See Text Impedance Adapter x amp Attenuator if used Detector Figure 5 6 541XXA OM Test Setup for Absolute Power Measurement 5 33 ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUREMENT IP 45222 bum ee 5 25320 25 o JE LO 2 o Display On Off wis CI 01 C 03 0 o ojj mu ojo 00000 160 o loo oo Menu CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR DTF DB DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Gy a p 6 6 Calibration 5 34 Step 5 Step 6 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Set the Channel 2 Display On Off key to Off left Press the Channel 1 Menu key Select POWER from the displayed menu left Verify that input A is selected as the input connector for Channel 1 Press the Calibration key left 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Step 8 CALIBRATION START CAL DETECTOR OFFSETS PRESS CLEAR TO RETURN TO MEASUREMENT MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 9 SET DC CAL OFF PRESS ENTER TO DISPLAY LOG TEMP CORRECTION USE THEN PRESS SELECT So Ov 6 Autoscale 541XXA OM ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUR
10. i i i i i i i ii i i i ie 4i i ii i ME MEE L a i TU M START 0 0100 GHz STOP 3 0000 500 MHz DIU System Conditio Channel Channel High Limit complex off Low Limit complex off Limit Testing pass off Cursor off off at off off Delta Readout as off off at off off Detector offsets 0 dB B 0 00 dB Mi 0 5000 GHz M2 1 0000 GHz M3 1 0 45 dB 1 0 05 dB 1 5 2 7500 GHz ME off 7 1 45 16 dB off 40 26 4 94 2 22 pm LEVEL 47 0 dBm Smoothing Averaging Apps Hold of 00 dB gt 4 1 M8 CHI off off off CH2 off off off Bandwidth off off 2 2500 13 94 off GHz d8 Figure 3 14 Example of Hard Copy Printout 541XXA OM 3 27 HARD COPY TABULAR DATA FRONT PANEL PRINTOUT EXAMPLE OPERATION Identify DEMO Date 26 4 94 2 26 Test Device FILTER FREQUENCY 1 TRANSMISSION 2 OFF A 0 0100 GHz 0 00 dB 0 1296 GHz 2 08 dB 0 2482 GHz 0 34 dB 0 3688 GHz 0 17 dB 0 4884 GHz 0 46 dB Mi 0 5000 GHz 0 44 dB s MARKER 0 6080 GHz 0 02 dB 0 7276 GHz 0 09 dB 0 8472 GHz 0 08 dB 0 9668 GHz 0 04 dB 2 1 0000 GHz 2 0 04 dB 2 MARKER 1 0864 GHz 0 16 dB 1 2060 GHz 0 02 dB 1 3256 GHz 6 07 dB 1 4
11. 1 Display 221 On Off 22 Indicator Offset Resolution Autoscale Offset Resolution Key and oss Tenue Autoscale Key Calibration Uncal Limits Key and Menus Figure 3 5 Network Analyzer Key Group Keys 3 12 This key turns on the designated measurement trace Channel 1 or 2 the reference line indicator and the limit lines if used that are associated with this trace The LED that is adjacent to the Display key is lit when the trace is on Figure 3 5 When both channels are off the unit is in the CW Mode In this mode the internal signal source may be used independently refer to paragraph 3 8 Displays a menu Figure 4 2 that allows Offset and Resolution display scaling values to be specified for the associated measurement trace In the normal measurement mode with the cursor displayed on screen pressing the Select key causes the trace at the cursor to move to the reference line Sets the screen display for the designated measure ment trace at optimum offset and resolution values for viewing the measured data Measurement limits are displayed as limit lines on the screen display Limit lines may be made up of either a single line or multiple lines complex Selec tion of complex limits allow up to ten different limit values limit line segments to be specified across the measurement frequency span for upper and lower limits The Limits key dis
12. process This measurement data is NIST trace able due to the air line s excellent impedance match 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES o Calibration Step 9 PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT OFFSET AUTOTESTER AND AIRLINE AS SHOWN TO CHANNEL A PRESS SELECT WHEN READY Step 10 PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT OPEN Step 11 PRECISION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Press the Calibration key left then press the Select key to start the calibration process Verify that the test setup is connected as shown on the 541XXA CRT which is the same as shown in Fig ure 5 7 and described in the associated prompt left Then press the Select key to start the calibration proc ess NOTE Ensure that the beadless end is connected to the point of measurement At the next prompt left connect the Open to the beadless end of the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibration process Verify that the display resembles that shown below TO AIRLINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY 1 PRECSN RL A 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 2 OFF 54147A PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION 74 CONNECT OPEN TO AIRLINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY START 0 0100 GHz STOP 20 0000 GHz 2 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm 541XXA OM 5 39 PRECISION RETURN LOSS ME
13. 10 DETECTOR EXTENDER CABLES These cables be installed between the SWR Autotester or Detectors and the 54100A The 54100A is operational with cables up to 3000 feet Model Cable Length 800 109 7 6 m 25 ft 800 110 15 2 m 50 ft 800 111 30 5 m 100 ft 800 112 61 m 200 ft SC 5372 100 m 328 ft Contact Factory 1000 ft GPIB CABLES These cables connect the 54100A to a GPIB plotter or controller on the GPIB IEEE 488 bus Model Cable Length 2100 1 1 m 3 3 ft 2100 2 2m 6 6 ft 2100 4 4m 13 2 ft 2100 5 0 5 m 1 65 ft DETECTOR ADAPTER CABLES These adapter cables allow the 54100A to be used with waveguide or other detectors The model 560 10BX can be used with Leveling Detectors The 560 10BX 1 and 2 models are used with millimeter wave detectors Model Cable Length Connector Type 560 10BX 122 cm 4 ft BNC f 560 10BX 1 122 cm 4 ft SMA m 560 10BX 2 122 cm 4 ft BNC m MILLIMETER WAVE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS The Wiltron s Millimeter Wave Reflectometers are designed to operate with the 54147A 20 GHz Network Analyzer The milli meter wave multiplier includes subharmonic filters and an isolator to dramatically improve reflection accuracy The 54000 Series millimeter wave reflectometers integrate the measurement components within the multiplier amplifier housing Excellent multiplier so
14. Enter the amplitude value for selected cursor search function in dB Sets up a dB search to the left of the present main cursor position Value searched for is the dB SEARCH value Sets up a dB search to right of the present main cursor position Value searched for is the dB SEARCH value Sets up a bandwidth cursor search Set cursor within search range before initiating search The two cursors will diverge to indicate bandwidth see text 541XXA OM CURSOR KEY GROUP MENUS NOTES A Displayed only if Trace 2 is used A Displayed only if Alternate Sweep is used Display channel presently selected for cursor operation A L signifies LEFT search R signifies RIGHT search BW signifies Bandwidth search A dB signifies search to absolute dB value dBr signifies search to value relative to current active cursor value setup menu or to trace maximum value Options menu A Subsequent use of the dB search function from the Options menu will modify this selection All frequency information displayed by these menus is MHz for Models 54107 09 11 It is displayed in GHz for all other models Figure 4 4 Cursor Key Group Menus 4 13 4 14 FRONT PANEL OPERATION 541XXA OM KEY GROUP Start PRINTER i PLOTTER Starts printing plotting operation The type of hard copy produced is determined by the PRINTER PLOTTER MENU options sele
15. cv 95 3 Gain or Loss Group Delay and Output Power An RF detector measures transmission characteristics Group Delay measurement quality improves when a RF splitter and a second RF detector are used in a ratio configuration EN 0 c 0 m ii D 5 transmission Line T Under Test v Termination gt Distance To Fault Faulty antenna systems and transmission lines are easily diagnosed with the 54100A Series optional Distance To Fault mode SYSTEM ACCESSORIES LEVELING DETECTORS Negative output polarity microwave detectors can be used to externally level 54100A power by sampling power at a remote test position Connection is made to the 54100A rear panel Option 6 via a BNC cable For 70 50 and 70VC50 an SMC to BNC m cable is provided Max Input 20 dBm Low Level Sensitivity at 30 dBm 0 35 mV uW High Level Sensitivity at 13 dBm 1V minimum RF LIMITERS Return Loss gt 11 dB lt 20 GHz gt 10 dB lt 26 GHz Insertion Loss lt 2 2 dB lt 20 GHz 0 0 dBm lt 3 2 dB lt 26 GHz 0 0 dBm Turn On Power 10 14 dBm typ lt 18 GHz 15 19 dBm typ lt 26 GHz RF limiters protect RF detectors against damage from 1 DC Voltage blocks up to 50 Vdc 2 AC Voltage filters 50 60 Hz up to 100 Vac and impulse currents of gt 1 0 A 3 RF Power provides protection up to 3 0 W for frequencies ran
16. EDS O __ Bi we x 4 n wt P 1 ET Qe 4 9 27 T p ROS BS 4 pone QUE l 0 123 45 67 8 9 ie T gt lt a gt lt 1 OFF 2 SS OF lt lt lt 4 lt R xf T ON NEAS N 9 NS SN Za N A x 1 9590596 ADDRESS gffee2 S455 SELECTION Jeleleleleim elelele INTERRUPT DMA CHANNEL SELECTION SELECTION Figure 3 Hardware Configuration Step 2 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power source Step 3 Removethetop cover from the computer and install the GPIB PCII card into any unused slot Install the card with the EEE 488 connector protruding out of the back panel 541XXA OM 5 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD INSTALLATION AND DATA C 4 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE 488 MS DOS HANDLER SOFTWARE Step 4 Step 5 GPI B PCII IIA CARD CONFIGURATION Secure the card by fastening the GPIB PCII mounting bracket to the back panel rail with a screw then replace the com puter cover Plug the power cord into the power source and power up boot the computer The following steps provide detailed instructions for installing the NI 488 MS DOS Handler software in support of the GPIB PCII IIA card and for changing the default software conf
17. TRACE MEM RECALL Path For use Enter appropriate 1 or 2 digits and the Select or INSTR STATE center key Sent a or trace memory as applicable gt key to recall stored setup instrument state PREVIOUS MENU stores memory locations 20 and above he disk ENTER STORE gt NUMBER TO BE non CANNOT RECALL SPREADSHEET FORMAT DATA MAIN MENU If Recall Type is Displayed Traces this error message appears SAVE SETUP ONLY TRACE MEM INSTR STATE SAVE TO XX keypad and press location is in use 8 empty 9 empty 10 empty 11 empty 12 empty 13 empty USING TITLE XXXXXXX PRESS SELECT TO SAVE CHANGE TITLE MORE DIR is a scroll function Selecting it causes locations to sequentially appear SETUP ONLY appears for the example The two bracketed labels are associated with the like named options in the SAVE RECALL Data Type menu USING TITLE area Otherwise the memory location is available Saves actions instantly If the memory location is filled the STORE EXISTS message appears After save operation completes action returns to main level 1 Save Recall menu RECALLED volatile memory and floppy disk stored life Function remains active when menu is removed Return to SAVE RECALL menu STORE XX EXISTS PRESS ENTER TO OVERWRITE OR CLEAR TO CANCEL Enter a one or two digit number from the Enter If the memory a na
18. The 541XXA is capable of accurately measuring the directivity of SWR Autotesters using the Precision Return Loss measurement function This paragraph assumes familiarity with the Precision Return Loss Measurement and Calibration procedures in paragraph 5 8 CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT Eee 0 Display On Off Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Connect test equipment per Figure 5 8 Note that the difference in the test setup 18 that the beadless end of the air line connects to the SWR Autotester and that the termination is a 20 dB Offset Termination Also the SWR Autotester is a standard model instead of the special offset model used in para graph 5 8 Press the Power pushbutton left to On At the conclusion of the self test ALL TESTS PASSED will be displayed and the 541XXA will be ready to make a measurement Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key eft to off Open 20 dB Offset Short Termination 541XXA Network Analyzer un E lt End with bead Adapter Connect as directed by procedure NOTE For directivity measurements the DUT Device Under Test is a Coupler RF Bridge or SWR Autotester For Coupler directivity tests a low return loss attenuator is required between the source output and the Coupler s main line input For both Couplers and RF Bridges a ANRITSU RF Detector is required for measuring the ripple response For Wa
19. the data The printout should resemble the example screen dis play shown below NOTE If a plotter is connected selecting the PLOT TER MENU will allow you to plot either graticules traces titling cursor information or all of these items select the PLOT ALL function refer to Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation Return Loss Measurement Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key eft to on 5 17 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press Channel 2 Autoscale key left Observe the Cursor menu left For the example shown the transmission level at 3 5411 GHz is 19 16 dB 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 54117A 2 RETN LOSS 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 10 0 dB X CURSOR 1 0 16 dB 2 19 16 dB 2 35411 GHz es PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU START 2 0000 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 1 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm Step 22 Step 23 5 18 Press the Hard Copy Start print key left to print out the data The printout should resemble the example screen dis play shown below NOTE Note that both transmission and return loss measurements are shown END OF PROCEDURE 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 5 5 ALTERNATE SWEEP MEASUREMENT Menu 541XXA OM ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT A procedur
20. This number appears on a decal affixed to the rear panel Please use this identification number during any correspondence with ANRITSU Customer Service about this instrument This manual is available on CD ROM as an Adobe AcrobatTM pdf file The file can be viewed using Acrobat ReaderTM a free program that is also available on the CD ROM This file is linked such that the viewer can choose a topic to view from the displayed bookmark list and jump to the manual page on which the topic resides The text can also be word searched For price and availability contact AN RITSU Customer Service by phone at 408 778 2000 or via our internet home page at http www anritsuwiltron com The overall 541XXA system consists of sixteen models that span range of 1 MHz to 50 GHz The listing of models and the frequency range that each covers is provided in Table 1 1 Each model is a micro processor controlled network analyzer that is used to make scalar mag nitude transmission reflection Distance To Fault DTF and abso lute power measurements All measurement functions are selectable by using the front panel keys and controls together with the display screen menus Chapter 3 describes this mode of operation A typical 541 XXA model is shown in Figure 1 1 facing page All 541XXA front panel control functions except Power on off are pro grammable via the IEEE 488 interface bus GPIB Remote operation of the 541XXA using
21. 16 dB lt 0 04 GHz 22 dB lt 8 GHz 0 5 dB lt 18 GHz 560 7S50 2 0 01 to 26 5 GHz 500 17 dB lt 18 GHz WSMA m 2 0 dB lt 26 5 GHz 14 dB 26 5 GHz 13 dB 0 04 GHz 22 dB 8 GHz 0 5 dB 18 GHz 17 dB 18 GHz 1 25 dB lt 26 5 GHz 560 7K50 0 01 to 40 GHz 500 16 dB lt 26 5 GHz K m 22 dB lt 32 GHz 15 dB lt 32 GHz 2 5 dB 40 GHz 13 dB 40 GHz 0 5 dB lt 18 GHz 120b E0 Ghe 1 25 dB lt 26 5 GHz 560 7VA50 0 01 to 50 GHz 500 15 dB lt 40 GHz v m 10 dB lt 50 GHz 2 5 dB lt 40 GHz f 3 0 dB lt 50 GHz DETECTORS The 5400 and 560 Series Detectors use zero biased Schottky diodes Measurement range is 55 dBm to 16 dBm using single cycle per sweep AC detection Auto zeroing with DC detection during the frequency sweep Optional extender cables of over 3000 feet can be used with the 54100A Series Contact local sales representative for special cables Maximum Input Power 20 dBm Standard Cable Length 122 cm 4 ft Dimensions 7 6 x 2 9 x 2 2 cm 3 x 1 1 8 x 7 8 in Weight 170 g 6 oz MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES RF CABLES Frequency Impedance Model Range GHz Ohms Length Connectors 10B75 1 DC to 1 5 GHz 75 30 5 cm 1 ft BNC m 10N50 1 DC to 1 5 GHz 50 30 5 cm 1 ft 10 75 1 DC to 1 5 GHz 75 30 5 cm 1 ft N m N120 6 DC to 18 GHz 50 15 25 cm 6 in m N120 12 DC to 18 GHz 50 30 5 cm 1 ft N m NS120MF 6
22. 401 pts LEVEL 6 0 dBm Step 10 Press the Output Power key Output Power Step 11 Observe the highlighted value of LEVEL below Using Data Entry knob reduce the displayed value by 10 0 dB 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 2 OFF 54117A START 0 0100 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 200 MHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL PE dBm 8 8 541XXA OM BASIC MEASUREMENT OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT TEST PROCEDURES Step 12 Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key O Autoscale Step 13 Observe that the displayed trace is continuous and varies with the frequency and that it has moved by approximately 10 dB Procedure INPUT B Step 1 Move the detector to Input B M System Menu Step 2 Press the System Menu key SYSTEM MENU Step 3 Select RESET left DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM 8 9 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT BASIC MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES TEST Step 4 Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS left RESET MENU RESET IS CONFIGURED TO KEEP CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS RESET USE THEN PRESS SELECT Se ole Step 5 Press Channel 1 Menu key ace qa o oza la 3 els eem uu Qs x i 9 C xg Ste
23. Front panel configurable for instrument control or for control of GPIB plotter GPIB Indicators Remote Operating on GPIB Talk Talking on GPIB Listen Listening on GPIB SRQ Sending a service request Local Lockout Indicates the front panel RETURN TO LOCAL pushbutton is disabled The instrument is returned to local mode via GPIB PRINTER PLOTTER Plotter The GPIB interface is compatible with HP 7440A HP 7550 HP 7470A and HP 7475A plotters Display traces markers cursor and graticule information can be plotted Printer Parallel printer interface is compatible with the Canon BJ10 SX BJ30 and most Epson FX compatible printers Internal Print and Plot Buffer A new test can be conducted while previously taken test data are being printed or plotted from the internal printer buffer PRINTERS amp ACCESSORIES Portable printers may be purchased locally or through Anritsu Wiltron When purchased separately a Centronics to Centronics Printer Interface Cable will be needed for operation with the 54100A Canon BJ10 SX Printer 2000 668 Extra Ink Cartridge 2000 669 Extra Battery 633 16 Extra Printer Interface Cable 800 430 PRINTER POWER SUPPLIES UK AD150 240V 40 65 USA AD150 120 120V 40 66 Europe AD150 220 220V 40 67 Japan AD150 100 100V 40 68 INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Horizontal Sweep Ramp Output 0 to 10 V nominal GPIB Connects 54100A to controller or plotter Rear panel GPIB connector Parallel P
24. MODE Problem Attempting to use Frequency Scaling mode with standard calibration data Remedy Perform a new calibration or cancel Frequency Scaling mode n Channel Number F Hardware Fault OK information message GPIB U User Error keyboard input etc W Warning Only 541XXA OM B 9 OPERATING FREQUENCY CALIBRATION FAULT DATA WARNING MESSAGE ERROR CODES Table B 4 Frequency Calibration Fault Warning Message Error Codes The following is a list of calibration error codes that are displayed along with the Frequency Calibration Fault warning message see Error Warning Number 26 in Table B 3 Error Description Error Code 201 General no 500 MHz markers 202 Start DAC main band 500 MHz marker s missing or top or bottom frequency s not correctly set 203 Start DAC main band 1st MHz markers top wrong 204 Start DAC main band 500 MHz marker size error 205 Error DAC 25 MHz marker spacing wrong 206 Width DAC main band 500 MHz marker s missing 207 Width DAC main band 1st MHz markers top wrong 208 Width DAC main band 500 MHz marker size error 209 Width DAC fm 25 MHz marker spacing wrong 210 HET band 500 MHz marker missing 211 HET band 25 MHz and 500 MHz marker spacing wrong 212 HET band 25 MHz marker spacing wrong B 10 541XXA OM LAYOUT OPERATING DATA NOTE CLEAN FILTER PERIOD
25. Stored set ups may be previewed on the CRT or printed prior to selection Non volatile memory can be erased for security purposes 3 5 Inch DOS Disk Drive Instrument configurations and trace data can be stored on a MS DOS compatible 3 5 inch 1 44 MB floppy disk Trace Data can be stored in a standardized ASCII format which easily reads into common PC spread sheets and word processing software SOURCE Frequency Range 1 MHz to 110 GHz Contact Factory for special frequency range requirements Start Stop Sweeps from start frequency to stop frequency Center Width Sweeps from center width 2 to center width 2 Alternate Sweep Sweeps alternately between frequency ranges set differently for Channel 1 and Channel 2 CW Provides single frequency output both channels turned off Frequency Resolution RF Models 54107A 54109A 54111 10 kHz Microwave Models 100 kHz Start Frequency Accuracy RF Models 54107A 54109A 54111A 100 kHz Microwave Models to 20 GHz 200 kHz Microwave Models 20 to 40 GHz 400 kHz Microwave Models 40 to 50 GHz 800 kHz Sweep Time Single Band Typically less than 70 ms for single channel with 101 point horizontal resolution depending on frequency averaging and smoothing settings Trace update time is typically 130 ms with similar system settings Residual FM 1 MHz to 20 GHz 20 GHz to 40 GHz 20 kHz Peak 40 GHz to 50 GHz 40 kHz Peak Measured in 30 Hz to 15 kHz post det
26. X XX dB m MEASUREMENT DISTANCE TO FAULT PROCEDURE MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION As an alternative to selecting from the prede fined list assume that you wish to add a new co axial type to the list Proceed as follows Step 16 Press the Channel 1 Menu key left to return to the DTF menu Step 17 Choose SET MEDIUM from the displayed menu left and press the lt Select gt key DTF MENU INPUT A COAX POLYE RANGE XXXXXX DTF SETUP DATA POINTS 512 1024 EXIT DTF DIF MEDIUM Step 18 Select ENTER NEW COAX from the displayed menu COAX POLYE SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE COAX LIST PROPAGATION VELOCITY X XX LOSS X XX dB m 6 10 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION DETAIL NEW COAX TYPE POLYE DIELECTRIC CONSTANT 0 64 LOSS 0 00 dB m PREVIOUS MENU TITLE ENTRY POLYE ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ0123456789 lt gt CLR DEL DONE PREVIOUS MENU USE KNOB TO SELECT TEXT PRESS ENTER OR SELECT TITLE ENTRY FOIL ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ0123456789 lt gt CLR DEL DONE USE KNOB TO SELECT TEXT PRESS ENTER OR SELECT 541XXA OM Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE With NAME hightlighted press the lt Select gt key Select CLR from the displayed menu and press
27. power parameters The measurement traces are re ferred to as display channels 1 and 2 They are set up via the display channel menus If the signal source is programmed for alternating frequency ranges then trace 1 displays the main setting and trace 2 displays the alternate settings The two lines labeled 17 and 2 across the top of the screen display the type of measurement selected and the offset and vertical resolution values for traces 1 2 or both The input connector selected for each trace is also shown The Network Analyzer menu selections control the vertical axis of the dis play The box in the top right side of the screen displays model number and status information Examples ALTERNATE SWEEP is displayed when an alter nate sweep setup has been selected TRACE HOLD is displayed when the instrument is in the Hold mode The three lines along the bottom of the screen dis play Signal source start stop frequencies Alternate sweep start stop frequencies Horizontal resolution Graticule values of the displayed traces Power output of the signal source Detector Offsets if used The 541XXA automatically selects the correct hori zontal resolution and graticule divisions for opti mum display of the selected frequency sweep width In the alternate setup mode the graticule is fixed at ten vertical and horizontal divisions All frequencies are displayed MHz f
28. 1 6 C 1 GENERAL C 2 232 RS 232 IEEE 488 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 541XXA OM Appendix C National Instruments Cards Installation and Data GPI B PCII ILA Card and GPI B 232CR A Converter This appendix provides installation and configuration instructions for the National Instruments GPIB PCII IIA Card NI 488 MS DOS Han dler Software and GPIB 232CT A RS 232 IEEE 488 Controller The following is a procedure for the installing the National Instru ments GPIB 232CT A RS 232 IEEE 488 Controller box NOTE Verify that the GPIB 232CT A input line voltage require ments as shown on the label are met Step 1 Insert the National Instruments 1 488 2 Distribution Disk for GPIB 232CT A into the A or Bfloppy drive Step 2 Changeto that floppy drive Example Type B Step 3 Choose DOS GPIB Installation from the available options and press ENTER Step 4 Choose Partial GPIB Installation from the available options and press ENTER Step 5 Choose Drive and Support Files from the available options and press lt gt Note Although not required you can also choose to install language interfaces Step 6 Accept the default directory GPIB CT and press ENTER Step 7 Let the program modify your CONFIG SYSfile press ENTER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD 232 5 232 INSTALLATION AND DATA IEEE 488 CONTROLLER Step 8 Set switcheson the GP
29. 14 contains status information including date time serial number part number and all other information that currently appears on a hardcopy print The date in the spreadsheet for trace memory is the date that the data was saved The date that the file was created is attached to the file and can be seen the DOS directory If an unusual condition is detected during instrument operation a warn ing or error message will be displayed in the lower corner of the screen display These warning error messages are listed and described 1n Appen dix B Table B 3 Suggested remedial action is included for each message locations of the 541XXA rear panel connectors are shown in dix B Figure B 1 The rear panel contains the line voltage module multi pin GPIB and printer connectors and additional BNC type input output connectors Setup of the line voltage module and connection to the GPIB connector are described in Chapter 2 The characteristics of the Parallel Printer Interface Horizontal Output and optional External ALC Input con nectors are also described Figure B 1 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL OPERATION HARD COPY PRINTOUT EXAMPLE Identify DEMO Test Device FILTER Date GHz ns 2 R Q 2 577 GH 0 41 dB 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0 2 i i i i ii NN i i i i 51 Pi 1
30. 2 Explain Field F6 Reset Value Return to Map Figure C 7 GPIB Device 8 Plotter Configuration Parameters 541XXA OM C 9 C 10 Index 20 dB Offset Termination 5 43 70 Step Attenuator 1 5 Absolute Power Measurement 5 33 Alternate Sweep key 3 14 Alternate Sweep Measurements 5 19 ANRITSU Service Centers 2 7 Autoscale key 3 12 Averaging key 3 25 B Basic Measurement Test SUR nel how ee aa udi SRS 8 5 C Calibration 3 13 Calibration Menu Sequencing 5 10 cleaning connectors 1 11 keys utm eye GAD ve BAe Doe Bee 3 12 connector pin depth 1 7 Connector Pinout Listings 1 3 connectors ClEANING ares aries da ty ee 1 11 over torquing 1 10 pin depth 1 7 teflon tuning washers 1 10 turning washers 1 10 a igh ien 1 11 v fuu Sos 3 7 CRT Display sy a4 hele edes E 3 9 Cursor key group 3 7 3 19 Cursor On Off key 3 20 D Data Entry key group 3 7 3 11 DC Supply Option 16 1 6 Description of 541XXA System 1 3 Determining Propagration Velocity and Loss 6 16 541XXA OM Directivity Calibration and Meassur
31. 256 data points then re run the measurement using a higher resolution if you determine from the plot that it is needed For this ex ample we ll use the middle value Enter a value for the RANGE option left This value is the length of the transmission line under test For this example enter 20 from the keypad The 541XXA incorporates automated high perform ance anti aliasing software For best results set the RANGE value to about 1 5 times the length of the transmission line under test Select DTF SETUP from the displayed menu left 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION DTF SETUP SET DTF ZOOM LIMITS START XXXXXXXXXXXX STOP XXXXXXXXXXX SIDELOBES LOW NORMAL LOSS OFFSET X XX dB MAIN MENU DTF MEDIUM WAVE WR15 SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE GUIDE LIST 1 GHz 2 GHz cutoff Freq XX XXXX GHz Loss X XX dB m 541XXA OM Step 33 Step 34 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE In the SETUP menu left observe that the SET DTF ZOOM LIMITS START and STOP options have distance values These values are automatically entered based on the frequency range and may be altered later to focus on new areas of the transmission line under test The to tal range allowed may be restricted by any of the setup parameters The ZOOM LIMITS option lets you zoom in on an area of interest Enter the poin
32. 541XXA except power on off can be controlled re INTERCONNECTION motely by an external computer controller via the 488 GPIB The information in this section pertains to interface connections and cable requirements for the rear panel GPIB connector Refer to the Model 541XXA Programming Manual ANRITSU Part Number 10410 00143 for information about remote operation of the 541XXA using the GPIB The 541XXA GPIB controller operates with many computer platforms equipped with National Instruments GPIB interface cards and NI 488 software The procedures for installing GPIB PCII IIA interface cards and RS232 GPIB converters is contained in Appendix C For most GPIB installations howerver you should follow the instructions pro vided in the hardware manufacturer s instructions Interface Interface between the 541XXA and other devices on Connector the GPIB is via a standard 24 wire GPIB interface cable This cable uses a double sided connector one connector face is a plug the other a receptacle These double function connectors allow parallel con nection of two or more cables to a single instrument connector The pin assignments for the rear panel GPIB connector are shown in Figure B 3 located in Appendix Cable Length The GPIB system can accommodate up to 15 instru Restrictions ments at any one time To achieve design perform ance on the bus proper timing and voltage level relationships must be maintained If either the cabl
33. Cursor operation CHANNEL 1 to opposite channel Initiates a search that places active cursor on maximum peak value and relative cursor on minimum value SET CHAN 2 USE THEN PRESS SELECT SEARCH FOR MIN MAX Initiates search to value relative to maximum trace value Search XX X dB L type and search value as set in FORM MAX Setup Menu REPEAT SRCH EACH SWEEP Repeats the selected cursor search for each measurement sweep MAIN MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT CURSOR XX XXXXGHz RELATIVE A XX XXXXGHz XX XXXXGHz EXCHANGE CURSOR A v CURSOR MENU CHANNEL 1 3 SEARCH VALUE XX XX dB SEARCH TYPE MAIN MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT Amplitude readout at active main cursor position for Trace 1 Amplitude readout at active main cursor position for Trace 2 A Frequency readout at active main cursor position for Trace 1 Frequency readout at active main cursor position for Trace 2 Amplitude difference between main and relative cursors for Trace 1 Amplitude difference between main and relative cursors for Trace 2A Frequency difference between main and relative cursors Frequency difference between cursors for Alternate sweep Select to interchange frequency positions of main and relative cursors RELATIVE will be displayed here if using Relative cursor SEARCH Relative Will be blank if using active cursor SEARCH absolute
34. SECURE MODE ACTIVE All other frequency information displays cursor and menu displays for markers limits etc are removed Refer to text Disk Function is inhibited SYSTEM PLOTTER ONLY USE THEN PRESS SELECT Resets the 541 front panel control settings to factory selected values All previously saved data is erased unless specifically saved Allows previously saved data to be retained during system reset operation normally erased One two or all three types may be retained Not active for SECURE operating mode refer to text SYSTEM APPLICATION SELECT ROUTINE TRACES AMPLIFIER TITLES COLOR USER SCALING AUTOZERO USE THEN PRESS SELECT AMPLIFIER FUNCTION INCREASE POWER UNTIL LIMITS FAIL TITLE FUNCTIONS USE THEN PRESS SELECT Text Color RO G15 B15 CH1 Color R15 G15 2 Color R15 GO BO Grat Color AUTOZERO MODE Exits to GPIB Address Setup menu default Sets 54XXA GPIB Interface OFF to PLOTTER mode Then exits to plotter setup menu Figure 4 5 USE THEN v PRESS SELECT Turns Autozero function on normal operating mode see text Holds Autozero circuit correction signal of each active channel at current value This value remains unchanged until function returned to on see text Sets the initial power level of the frequency source for the text The test restarts at
35. System Menu key Menu Step 3 Select RESET left SYSTEM MENU DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 8 12 541XXA OM BASIC MEASUREMENT OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT TEST PROCEDURES Step 4 Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS left RESET MENU RESET 16 CONFIGURED TO KEEP CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS RESET USE THEN PRESS SELECT SENSUS AP USUS Step 5 Press Channel 1 Menu key eO cO 0 Step 6 Select POWER and SELECT INPUT from the dis CHANNEL 1 played menu left INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY REF LINE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM 8 13 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT BASIC MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES TEST Step 7 Select NON RATIO R from the displayed menu left CHANNEL 1 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO A B RATIO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 8 Press Channel 1Autoscale key left Step 9 Observe that the displayed trace is continuous and varies with the frequency as discussed in Step 9 of the INPUT A procedure Lo 2 2 Step 10 Press the Output Power key Or dq Output Power 8 14 541XXA OM BASIC MEASUREMENT TEST
36. Telephone 08 74 05 840 FAX 08 71 09 960 TAIWAN ANRITSU CO LTD 8F No 96 Section 3 Chien Kuo N Road Taipei Taiwan R O C Telephone 02 515 6050 FAX 02 509 5519 UNITED KINGDOM ANRITSU LTD 200 Capability Green Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3LU England Telephone 015 82 41 88 53 2 7 RACK MOUNT OPTION 1 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 2 8 RACK MOUNT To install the Option 1 Rack Mount rails refer to the below listed pro OPTION 1 cedure INSTALLATION Step 1 Disconnect the line cord and any other attachments from the instru ment Step 2 Carefully place the instrument on its top bottom side up on a secure and stable work surface Step 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two handles or four bumper assemblies and tilt bail if installed from the front of the unit and the four feet at the rear Figure 2 1 Save the screws for later use Figure 2 1 Notes The green headed screws are metric threads and must be used only the appropriately tapped holes The feet handles bumpers are not reused in this application Step 4 Remove the center screw from the rear of the left side cover Step 5 Remove the two carrying handle screws if so equipped located under the plastic handle ends 2 8 541XXB OM INSTALLATION 541XXB OM Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 18 RACK MOUNT OPTION 1 INSTAL
37. WAVEGUIDE IS SELECTED IF COAX GUIDE IS SELECTED Y DTF CALIBRATION CALIBRATION RANGE IS XX XXXX GHz TO XX XXXX GHz PERFORM CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS USE THEN PRESS SELECT COAX GUIDE DTF CALIBRATION CONNECT DUT PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE COAX GUIDE CONNECT TERMINATION TO 3 dB PAD PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE CALIBRATION COMPLETED CONNECT TEST DEVICE PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE DTF CALIBRATION ENTER COAX LENGTH X XX m USE KEYPAD OR POSITION CURSOR AT TRANSITION POINT FROM COAX TO WAVEGUIDE PRESS SELECT WHEN DONE COAX GUIDE CALIBRATION IS COMPLETE Figure 6 3 Distance to Fault Calibration Menu Sequencing 541XXA OM 6 15 DETERMINING PROPAGATION DISTANCE TO FAULT VELOCITY AND LOSS 6 6 DETERMINING PROPAGATION VELOCITY AND LOSS 6 16 MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION This paragraph describe how to determine the relative propagation ve locity and dB meter loss of a transmission line when its length is known NOTE Table 6 2 lists the relative propagation velocities of some common waveguide types and Table 6 3 lists the dB meter loss of the more common coaxial cable types The relative propagation velocity of a transmission line and its dB me ter loss can be determined with the DTF system if the line s mechani cal length is known Use the following proc
38. and the Input A connector top left Step 2 Press the 541XXA Power pushbutton bottom left to On At the conclusion of the self test ALL TESTS PASSED will appear Step 3 Press the System Menu key and select RESET from the displayed menu page 5 4A 54B using the Menu up down and Select keys 5 8 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE PROCEDURES Step 4 From the RESET MENU below select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS SYSTEM DISK UTILITIES CONFIGURED SYSTEM SETUP TO KEEP DATA POINTS CAL DATA RESET MARKERS CONFIGURE LIMITS SOURCE RESET ANALYZER RESET TO PLOTTER FACTORY DEFAULTS APPLICATIONS USE THEN GPIB MODE PRESS SELECT USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 5 cc l C 1 5 col cela Display On Off play _ 5 4 Press the Graticule On Off key eft to turn on the graticule display Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key left to off to remove trace 2 from the screen display 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Step 7 Output Power E Step 8 Step 9 CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURE Press the Output Power key an
39. and the external plotter in terface default address set to 8 These addresses may be changed using the menus invoked by the front panel System Menu key This procedure is ex plained in Chapter 3 The rear panel EXTERNAL MONITOR connector allows the internal display information of the 541XXA to be connected to an external VGA monitor either color or monochrome The pinout of this 15 pin Type D connector is shown in Figure B 2 located in Appendix B The following paragraphs describe the procedure for preparing the 541XXA for storage or shipment Preparation for Storage Preparation for Shipment Preparing the 541XXA for storage consists of clean ing the unit packing the inside with moisture ab sorbing desiccant crystals and storing the unit in a temperature environment that is maintained be tween 40 and 70 degrees centigrade 40 to 156 degrees Fahrenheit To provide maximum protection against damage in transit the 541XXA should be repackaged in the original shipping container If this container is no longer available and the 541XXA is being returned to ANRITSU for repair advise ANRITSU Customer Service they will send a new shipping container free of charge In the event neither of these two options 2 5 EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTOR 2 6 INSTALLATION is possible instructions for packaging and shipment are given below Use a Suitable Container Obtain a corrugated cardboard carton with a 275 pound test
40. connector as directed by the prompts and Calibration _ as shown Figure 6A 1 NOTE Press the Autoscale key as necessary to scale the displayed waveform for optimal viewing Step 9 Observe that the displayed waveform resembles the plotted image shown in Figure 6A 3 NOTE The displayed trace in Figure 6A 3 is plotted over a frequency range that exceeds the 3 dBr bandwidth of the filter For best accuracy sweep a minimum of 20 dBr about the filter s frequency response rolloff Step 10 To perform a transmission loss measurement proceed to paragraph 6 5 To perform a return loss measure ment proceed to paragraph 6A 6 Anritsu 4 1 54147 i REL G D B 1 0 nS DIV OFFSET 3 0 ns Average 8 MARKERS 1 4 F A A MARKER 1 9 8000 GHz 1 1 39 5 2 off MARKER M2 Ne 10 0000 GHz gt BN 1 1 02 5 L WA 4 2 off MARKER M3 10 2000 GHz d 1 1 21n A A 2 off MARKER M4 LAW Wo OFF N f M d 1 ib 1 1 1 3 START 9 3000 GHz STOP 10 7000 GHz 200 MHz DIV 201pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm Figure 6A 3 Relative Group Delay Measurement Trace 7 6 541XXA OM RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION 7 3 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND TRANSMISSION MEASUREMENT CHANNEL 2 INPUT A or B RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR POWER VIEW CAL TRACE MEMORY RE
41. cursor readout may be displayed here also menu selectable Channel 2 Measurement Trace Display of measured values for Channel 2 Cursor Readout Menu Display Area Cursor readout val ues or setup menus are displayed in this area of the screen Reference Line Indicator Channel 2 Indicates reference point for all Channel 2 amplitude values see 3 above Cursor Data Readout Display Readout data for main cur sor and or relative cursor if active displayed here Fre quencies are displayed in MHz for models 54107A 54109A 54111A and in GHz for all other models System Status Display System status conditions displayed here such as Trace Hold ALTERNATE SWEEP etc Model number is the default display Figure 3 2 Typical Model 541XXA Screen Display 541XXA OM 3 3 CRT DISPLAY CRT DISPLAY The CRT display shows measurement results and setup information It also displays menus that are used in conjunction with the front panel control keys to control the instrument measurement parameters Measure ment Display and Annotation Network Analyzer Settings Model Status Information Source Frequency Power And Horizontal Resolution graticule Settings 541XXA OM The measurement screen display Figure 3 2 in cludes one or two measurement traces measure ment function settings cursors markers limit lines and the signal source frequency and output
42. dB Possible Error dB Measured Return Loss Value This chart assumes full reflections of a single source harmonic at the DUT input Multiple harmonics can cause additional measurement uncertainty Source harmonics are a significant source of return loss measurement uncertainty when testing banded devices such as filters receivers transmitters power amplifiers and antennas With the source output frequency in the DUT passband the source harmonics are in the reject band Thus the total signal power of the harmonic is reflected into the SWR Autotester s internal broadband detector RELATIVE GROUP DELAY Optional relative group delay software identifies signal distortion caused by bandpass devices such as filters receivers power amplifiers and up down converters Group delay is a key cause of high Bit Error Rate BER Group delay is important for 1 CDMA and spread spectrum communications 2 phase radars 3 high capacity satellite and terrestrial microwave links 4 PAL and HDTV television components and other RF systems sensitive to phase distortion The 54100A saves time and expense by eliminating several pieces of expensive test equipment combining the capabilities into a single low cost test station Manufacturing processes save re test re tuning time by utilizing a single 54100A instead of two separate tuning stations one for transmission and return loss and the other for relative phase gr
43. dBc lt 1 5 10 dBm 75 Q N f 60 dBc gt 2 GHz 60 dBc 2 GHz 54117A 0 01 to 8 6 GHz 40 dBc lt 2 GHz 50 dBc lt 2 GHz 1 5 10 dBm 500 N f 60 dBc gt 2 GHz 60 dBc gt 2 GHz 54147A 0 01 to 20 GHz 40 dBc lt 2 GHz 50 dBc lt 2 GHz lt 1 8 10 dBm 500 N f 60 dBc 2 20 GHz 54161A 0 01 to 32 GHz 40 dBc gt 20 GHz p B 5 lt 18 4 0 dBm 50 Q K f 40 dBc 2 GHz 60 dBc 2 20 GHz 54169A 0 01 to40GHz 40 dBc gt 20 GHz 2 dic 5 lt 18 4 0 dBm 50 Q K f 40 dBc lt 2 GHz 60 dBc 2 20 GHz 54177A 0 01 to 50 GHz 40 dBc gt 20 GHz xm aa i 5 dus 2 0 1 0 dBm 50 Q V f 40 dBc 2 GHz 25 1 At 25 C internally leveled Attenuator Options 2 through 2 reduce output power specification by 3 0 dB 2D 4 0 dB 2 Loaded at 50 Additional Models SWR AUTOTESTERS e 52 E i 2 jd i The 5400 and 560 Series SWR Autotesters integrate a high 54130A 1 x t 20 GH NE directivity bridge a detector a low reflection stainless steel test 54131 101 GH z i port a reference termination and a connecting cable The detected 9 2 f output signal is proportional to reflections from the test device con 54136A 17 to 26 5 GHz K f nected to the test port 54137A 2 to 20 GHz N f 54154A 21032 GHz RF Extender cables with moderate insertion loss used between the 54163A 2 to 40 GHz K f source output to the SWR Autotester input do not degrade Return Loss SWR measurement performance A ma
44. default values FREQUENCY SCALING Enter integer value from 1 to 10 default value 1 Enter integer value from 1 to 10 default value 1 Enter Offset value 0 to 99 9999 MHz for Models 54107 09 11 0 to 99 9999 GHz for other models default value 0 XX XXXX GHz Involves Frequency Scaling mode if off Uses currently set scaling parameters see text SELECT SCALING Cancels Frequency Scaling mode MORE OFF USE THEN PRESS SELECT SET CLOCK FORMAT 12 HR am pm 24 hour USE KEYPAD TO ENTER DATE AND TIME Captures displays and holds the maximum measurement values for Channel 1 during Succesive sweeps AH is displays at the bottom of thescreen for all trace hold operations Captures displays and holds the minimum measurement values for Channel 1 during successive sweeps Captures displays and holds both maximum and minimum measurementvalues for Channel 1 during successive sweeps Same as above but for Channel 2 Cancels trace hold mode operation and returns to normal measurement mode Example AH12 displayed at bottom of screen when Application Trace Hold is Active for Channel 1 and Channel 2 Shows current default date when menu first appears Enter new date if required in 12 or 24 hours format as selected below Change between day day month month dd mm or month month day day mm dd formats Always enter time in 24 hour fo
45. exercises Channel 1 and Input A B amp R Option 5 If Channel 1 passes this test the test infers that Channel 2 will also pass If you wish to verify the Channel 2 condition repeat this test us ing Channel 2 is place of Channel 1 Equipment Select one of the following detectors to match the fre quency range output connector and impedance of the 541XXA under test 541XXA Network Analyzer p RF Detector See Text 0 0 K 1090000 0000 0000 0000 0 0 0 00 00000 0 00000 0 0 M 0 0 X O 0 0 0 7 S c System Menu ANRITSU Model Frequency Range Connector Type 5400 71N50 1 MHz to 3 GHz Type N male 5400 71N75 1 MHz to 3 GHz Type N male 75 Ohm 560 7N50B 10 MHz to 20 GHz Type N male 560 7K50 10 MHz to 40 GHz Type K male 560 7VA50 10 MHz to 50 GHz Type V male Procedure INPUT A Step 1 Connect the detector between Input A and RF Output as shown at left and turn the 541XXA on CAUTION Do not exceed 5W maximum reverse power or 50 Vdc input signal voltage on the RF Output connector Lev els above these value may cause equipment damage Step 2 Press the System Menu key 541XXA OM 8 5 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT FRONT PANEL PROCEDURES OPERATION TEST Step 3 Select RESET left SYSTEM MENU Use the Menu up down and Select keys to select op tions for all menus
46. keys are described below and in Chapter 4 Figures 4 7 Remote Figure 3 8 541XXA OM SYSTEM FUNCTION Key Group Keys 3 15 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS KEY GROUP 3 16 System Functions Menu Key and Menus FRONT PANEL OPERATION Displays the menu shown in Figure 4 7 Submenus from this menu perform the following functions Reset the 541XXA to factory selected initial front panel control settings Set the configuration of the frequency source and network analyzer portions of the 541XXA Select testing modes for different applications Controls disk operations Allows setup of system elements keyboard clock key click The submenus selected from the main menu enable you to control the system configuration and meas urement functions listed below Disk Utility The System Menu key provides control over disk utili ties These utilities allow directory listing file dele tions and file renaming Measurement Data Points This menu option sets the number of measurement Data Points to 51 101 201 or 401 Thisalso setsthe number of frequencies output by the internal signal source for each measurement trace Controls Reset Function This menu option resets the 541XXA front panel con trol settings to factory selected values Previously saved Calibration Frequency Marker and Limits data may be selectively retained through the reset function via selections from the RESET subme
47. of transmission line in meters or feet Meter or feet selection is accessed under SYSTEM SETUP after pressing the SYSTEM MENU key Select the number of data points The 1024 selection provides better distance resolution in the final plot but requires longer calibration and measurement times You might run the first DETAIL NEW WAVEGUIDE NAME XXXXX F1 XX XXXX GHz F1 2 XX XXXX GHz cutoff Freq XX XXXX GHz Loss X XX dBm PREVIOUS MENU test using 256 data points then rerun the measurement using a higher resolution if COAX LENGTH _1__Ennter length of the coax X XX m DTF SETUP DATA POINTS 256 512 1024 EXIT DTF FREQUENCY MENU DTF MODE ENTER FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR DTF START MODE XX XXXX GHz STOP BELOW XX XXXX GHz transmission line 1 1 1 distance ranges input line to the waveguide To modify a frequency range press the Frequency key after selecting DTF This displays the FREQUENCY MENU DTF MODE menu options Limits the frequencies used when performing DTF measurements e g to avoid specific bands This may restrict the available display resolution at small that it DTF SI SET DTF ZOOM LIMITS START XX XX m STOP XX XX m SIDELOBES LOW NORMAL you determine from the plot is needed LOSS OFFSET XX XX dB MAIN MENU Lets you zoom in on an area of interest En
48. per sweep basis using Wiltron 560 Series or 5400 Series Detectors and SWR Autotesters DC detection is used during the sweep to improve accuracy and avoid disturbing automatic leveling controls in the device under test Auto zero ing can be disabled Inputs Three Two standard inputs A and B with an optional third reference channel R Option 5 Wiltron 560 Series and 5400 Series Detectors and Autotesters are designed to operate with the 54100A Network Analyzer For millimeter wave applications the 5400 Series Multiplier Reflectometers provide integrated reference and return loss detection Channels Two channels are used to select and simultaneously display any two inputs from A B or R The inputs can also be displayed as ratios A R or B R Display Resolution Horizontal 51 101 201 or 401 points Vertical 0 025 dB 0 0025 ns Graticule Ten vertical divisions Horizontal axis automatically scales in frequency increments of 1 2 5 Graticule On Off button turns all graticule lines off Tick marks remain on axis to indicate graticule position Vertical Scaling Resolution 0 1 dB m to 10 dB m per division Independent control for each channel 0 1 to 100 ns per division Offset range 99 9 dB to 99 9 dB 99 9 to 99 9 ns Autoscale Automatically selects offset and resolution to provide optimum display of test data External VGA Monitor Output Rear panel connection is provided to drive a VGA color display Trace colors are men
49. presented for 541 without Input R A All frequency information displayed by these menus is in 2 for Models 54107 09 11 It is displayed in GHz for all other models Figure 4 2 Network Analyzer Key Group Menus 8 of 3 4 9 4 10 FRONT PANEL SOURCE OPERATION KEY GROUP MENUS KEY GROUP ri int a ee ui inc ate is Source Output INTERNAL i Frequency Power 4 l gt Press Key and use Keypad or Data Entry l L i knob to enter the desired frequency source RF Output power in dBm Value will be 1 Alternate displayed at bottom of screen display 8 i Markers Sweep 8 EXTERNAL LEVELING FREQUENCY ALTERNATE 8 selected If SECURE MODE Active _ If SECURE MODE Active E MARKERS A 1 Leveling RF If in DIF mode 1 Ie ee I ee M MEE Selects between the INTERNAL Turns the frequency A A power detector and external La Q EXTERNAL source RF Output power detector to be used 4 77 2774 227 7447 power on and off FREQUENCY FREQUENCY MARKERS 1 4 MARKERS 5 8 with the RF output leveling see text MENU MENUA Enter desired marker circuits see text frequency with Data START MH Start Frequency START M1 8 1000 M5 10 0000 Entry knob Data at EXTERNAL XX XXXX GHz o 2 1 8 25dB 1 42 22dB marker frequency will Selected 2 1 31 2 2 31dB be displaye
50. spe cific cutoff frequency for a 3dB sor Key 3 20 FRONT PANEL OPERATION Turns the main cursor portion of the screen display on off When pressed On the cursor is positioned at the location on the screen display where last used The frequency and amplitude of the measured data at the cursor trace position are displayed on the right side of the screen Figure 3 2 The cursor read out display is described in Figure 4 4 The position of the cursor is continuously variable using the data entry knob Whenever the cursor readout 1s displayed pressing the Select key will invoke the cursor function main menu Figure 4 4 The submenus selected from the main menu are used to set up the cursor functions listed 1n paragraph 3 10 Using the SETUP and OP TIONS submenus searches may be performed using absolute search values in or dBm or using rela tive search values in dBr Relative searches may also be set up by invoking the search from the Rela tive cursor key main menu Turns Relative Cursor mode on off When key is pressed a second relative cursor 1s displayed on the screen at the same position as the main cursor The active main cursor will then move away from this position as the data entry knob is varied Or it will ad vance to the next frequency marker position if the Se lect key is pressed see note above The difference in amplitude and frequency between the active main cursor position and the
51. specified in dB as Function part of the menu selection An example of this type of measurement is shown in Figure 3 11 REPEAT Selecting REPEAT SRCH EACH SWEEP from SRCH the cursor submenus will cause the 541XXA to reac Cursor quire the search position after each frequency Operation sweep Some front panel keys disable search up dates A CURSOR SRCH ACTIVE display indicator is visible when REPEAT SRCH EACH SWEEP is active at a p Search Value P Search 4 Range 1 Set cursor within the desired Search Range that includes the Search Value 2 Select Cursor menu options for BANDWIDTH type Search enter Search Value as indicated Two cursors will diverge to indicate bandwidth measurement Figure 3 11 dB Search Bandwidth Measurement 541XXA OM 3 21 HARD COPY KEY GROUP 3 1 1 HarDcopy KEY GROUP 3 22 FRONT PANEL OPERATION The Hard Copy key group is shown in Figure 3 12 The main menus and submenus associated with these keys are described in Chapter 4 Figure 4 5 Hard Copy Ss ee Menu Start Stop Plotter Figure 3 12 Hard Copy Key Group NOTE Before data can be sent to an external plot ter the 541XXA GPIB interface must be set to the Plotter Mode see Figure 4 5 In this mode of operation only the 541XXA and plotter may be connected to the GPIB refer to Chapter 2 Menu Key Displays one of two main menus that enable you to se lect the type of hard copy o
52. strength This carton should have inside dimensions of no less than six inches larger than the instrument dimensions to allow for cushioning Protect the Instrument Surround the instrument with polyethylene sheeting to protect the finish Cushion the Instrument Cushion the instrument on all sides by tightly pack ing dunnage or urethane foam between the carton and the instrument Provide at least three inches of dunnage on all sides Seal the Container Seal the carton by using either shipping tape or an industrial stapler Address the Container If the instrument is being returned to ANRITSU for service mark the address of the appropriate Anritsu Service Center Table 2 1 and your return address on the carton in one or more prominent locations 541XXB OM INSTALLATION Table 2 1 ANRITSU Service Centers ANRITSU SERVICE CENTERS UNITED STATES ANRITSU COMPANY 685 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 Telephone 408 776 8300 FAX 408 776 1744 ANRITSU COMPANY 10 Kingsbridge Road Fairfield NJ 07004 Telephone 201 227 8999 FAX 201 575 0092 AUSTRALIA ANRITSU PTY LTD Unit 3 170 Foster Road Mt Waverley VIC 3149 Australia Telephone 03 9558 8177 Fax 03 9558 8255 BRAZIL ANRITSU ELECTRONICA LTDA Praia de Botafogo 440 Sala 2401 CEP22250 040 Rio de Janeiro Ru Brasil Telephone 021 28 69 141 Fax 021 53 71 456 CANADA ANRITSU INSTRUMENTS LTD 215 Stafford Road Unit 102 Nepean Ont
53. string displayed here when selected Up to twelve characters may be entered as an identifier or the device under test name Present Test Device string displayed here when selected When Title Entry completed press CLEAR or any other menu key to exit Selected entry string displayed here Use knob or UP DOWN keys to select desired character then press ENTER or SELECT Repeat as necessary to complete title string Keypad keys may be used for numeric character entry Select CLR to clear entire title entry select DEL to erase previous character entered select DONE to exit GPIB MODE IS SET TO SYSTEM PLOTTER ONLY GPIB MODE IS NOT SELECTED PRESS SELECT TO CHANGE GPIB MODE GPIB MODE CHANGE WARNING SEE NOTE ON REAR SYSTEM To GPIB Address Setup menu PLOTTER ONLY USE PRESS SELECT RL for return loss PWR for power or a name for operator ID A In the GPIB PLOTTER mode of operation only the 541XXA and external plotter may be connected to the GPIB A All frequency information printed or plotted by models 54107 09 11 is in MHz For all other models it is printed plotted in GHz Figure 4 5 HARD COPY KEY GROUP MENUS Hard Copy Key Group Menus 4 15 4 16 FRONT PANEL OPERATION 541XXA OM KEY GROUP Enchancement Averaging Smoothing CHANNEL 10 CHANNEL 2O Ld ye a ANALYZER TRACE HOLD LL CHI Coup
54. the lt Select gt key to clear the previous entry For this example we will create a new type named FOIL It will have a dielectric constant of 8 and a loss per meter of 1 dB Use the v and Select or Enter keys to spell out FOIL Move the cursor to DONE and press Select or En ter gt Move the cursor to PREVIOUS MENU and press lt Select gt or lt Enter gt 6 11 MEASUREMENT DISTANCE TO FAULT PROCEDURE DETAIL NEW COAX TYPE FOIL PROPAGATION VELOCITY 0 80 LOSS 1 00 dB m Menu DTF MENU INPUT A SET MEDIUM COAX POLYE RANGE 20m DATA POINTS 512 1024 EXIT DTF 6 12 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 29 Step 30 Step 31 Step 32 MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Select PROPAGATION VELOCITY from the dis played menu Press the lt gt lt 8 gt then lt Enter gt keys on the keypad Move the cursor to LOSS Press the lt 1 gt then lt Enter gt keys on the keypad Move the cursor to PREVIOUS MENU and press lt Select gt or lt Enter gt Press the Channel 1 Menu key left to return to the DTF menu Select 512 from the data point listing in the displayed menu left The 1024 selection provides better distance resolution in the final plot but requires longer calibration and measurement times For the fastest data plot you might run the first test using
55. the Channel 2 Display On Off key left to off Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key left This gives an optimum vertical display of the test data below Read the transmission loss by interpolating the dis played graphic or read out the measurement data at points of interest by using the cursor functions as de scribed in Step 7 The example below shows a screen display for a trans mission measurement of the upper frequency response of a band pass filter The model used in this example is a model 54117A Models 54107A 54109A and 54111A do not operate at the frequencies shown how ever they perform identically within their own fre 1 r 1 0 16 dB 3 5411 GHz 1 TRANSMSSN 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 2 OFF 54117A CURSOR START 2 0000 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 1 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU 5 12 quency ranges 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 0 o Cursor On Off CURSOR 1 0 16 dBm PRESS SELEC FOR CURSOR MENU TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Smoothing SMOOTHING CHANNEL 1 H MIN USE KNOB OR KEYPAD TO SET LEVEL HNO 541XXA OM 5 13 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT o System Menu o
56. the DOS prompt Type IBCONF Press lt ENTER gt 541XXA OM GPIB PCII IIA CARD CONFIGURATION 541XXA OM Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD INSTALLATION AND DATA Follow the instructions on the display Thepragram firsts disolays a device map for the GPIB card Figure C 4 Sdect the GPIB PCII IIA Card or device whose parameters you wish to display then press the function key F8 Change the configuration of the GPIB PC II IIA card to that shown in Figure C 4 and verify that the configuration of the devices DEV6 and DEV8 match Figures C 5 and C 6 Reboot your computer to install the GPIB handler software and the software configuration changes Run the software diagnostic program IBTEST to verify that the GPIB handler software is installed correctly To do this at the DOS prompt Type CD GPIB PC Press lt ENTER gt Type IBTEST Press lt ENTER gt If errors are encountered refer to Appendix B of the GPIB PC User Manual for an explanation of the errors and their solutions NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD GPI B PCII IIA CARD INSTALLATION AND DATA CONFIGURATION National Instruments Device Map for Board GPIB IBM Use cursor control keys to select a device or board Use function keys below to select desired action sum Use PgUp PgDn to display maps for other boards ee ee F4 Rename FS Disconnect F8 Edit Figure 4 Device Map for the
57. the front panel LED s are first turned on and then off again and that the speaker produces a short beep This verifies that all LED s are functioning and the main CPU is run ning The 541XXA will display ALL TESTS PASSED at the end of the self test if no defects are found Step 2 Press the System Menu key 8 3 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT FRONT PANEL PROCEDURES OPERATION TEST Step 3 Select RESET left SYSTEM MENU Use the Menu up down and Select keys to select op tions for all menus that appear in this procedure DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 4 Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS left RESET MENU This sets the 541XXA to its initial factory settings RESET IS CONFIGURED Step 5 Press each key of each key group and verify that the TO KEEP 541XXA responds correctly CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS RESET USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 6 To test the Data Entry knob press the Intensity key and turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the intensity and then clockwise to increase it NOTE When testing the Network Analyzer key group keys ensure that Channels 1 and 2 are switched on End of Procedure 8 4 541 BASIC MEASUREMENT OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT TEST S 3 BASIC MEASUREMENT TEST PROCEDURES This test verifies the ability of the 541XXA to perform basic measure ments This
58. units if DTF SWR mode is active Front panel setup memories may be used to store a DTF SWR set up The DTF SWR mode may be en tered via the GPIB by sending the SM 1 W com mand Measurement The dBr relative cursor readout for the DTF SWR Exclusion trace memory Channel 2 remains valid while in the DTF SWR mode If the DTF SWR mode is exited and re entered the DTF SWR trace memory will be dis played correctly but the Channell 2 dBr value will be invalid When using the DTF feature the 541 can be operated in two modes Best use depends on the accessibility of the transmission line to be tested When the test equipment and the line to be tested can be lo cated close to each other the standard mode setup Figure 6 1 is pre ferred because of its simplicity When the transmission line must be tested in place and the test equip ment cannot be located near it the ratio mode setup Figure 6 2 should be used The ratio mode setup requires an additional detector and a power split ter The detectors and their connecting hardware should be located as close as possible to the line being tested Extender cables may then used to connect to the 541 The RF extender cable should be a low loss type with high quality connectors 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT TEST MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION SETUPS NOTE Figures 6 1 and 6 2 show part numbers for K type connector transmission lines Refer to the 54100A Series Network Analyze
59. 0 01 to 18 GHz N m N f 43KB 3 0 01 to 26 5 GHz K m K f 43KC 3 0 01 to 40 GHz K m K f 41V 3 0 01 to 60 GHz V m V f RECOMMENDED TERMINATIONS Frequency Model Impedance Range Connector 1015 29 75 DC to 1 5 GHz F f 1015 34 500 DC to 2 GHz BNC m 1015 35 502 DC to 2 GHz BNC f 1015 36 75 Q DC to 1 GHz BNC m 1015 37 750 DC to 1 GHz BNC f 26N75 750 DC to 4 GHz N m 26N50 500 DC to 18 GHz N m 28550 500 DC to 26 5 GHz WSMA m 28550 1 500 DC to 26 5 GHz WSMA m 28K50 500 DC to 40 GHz K m 28V50 500 DC to 65 GHz Terminations required for calibration and are occasionally used for terminating the output of the coaxial cable under test Contact your local sales representative for additional precision termination models Non Ratio Operation Waveguide 54100A NETWORK ANALYZER WAVEGUIDE ADAPTER TRANSMISSION LINE UNDER TEST DETECTOR POWER i DIVIDER A TERMINATION APPLIED FOR CALIBRATION Non Ratio Operation Coaxial 54100A NETWORK ANALYZER RF CABLE 3dB OPTION ATTN ADAPTER TRANSMISSION LINE UNDER TEST DETECTOR POWER DIVIDER APPLIED FOR CALIBRATION 15 Ordering Information 54100A SERIES MODELS 54107A Network Analyzer 1
60. 0 4 of total distance 256 frequency measurement points 0 2 of total distance 512 frequency measurement points 0 196 of total distance 1024 frequency measurement points Transmission Lines Supported Coaxial Cable Waveguide Waveguide with Coaxial Cable Input Transmission line loss and velocity factor are corrected by the software Waveguide dispersion is corrected based on the cutoff frequency fc For waveguide with coaxial cable input a special operating mode is utilized to automatically compensate for the length of non dispersive coaxial cable in front of the waveguide transmission line Distance To Fault Measurement Accessories Wiltron Distance To Fault test systems utilize standard diode detectors and measurement accessories POWER DIVIDERS 3 dB ATTENUATORS Power Divider Frequency Connectors Model Range Input Output 11N50B DC to 3 GHz N f N f 11N75B DC to 3 GHz N f N f 1091 29 DC to 18 GHz N m N f K240B DC to 26 5 GHz K f K f K240C DC to 40 GHz K f K f V240C DC to 60 GHz V f V f These signal dividers are symmetrical three resistor tee designs that are used with the Distance To Fault option and other applica tions requiring two inputs to be combined into a single output Maximum Input Power 30 dBm 3 dB Attenuator Frequency Connectors Model Range Input Output 1010 31
61. 00 6NF50 5400 6N75 5400 6NF75 560 97A50 560 97A50 1 560 97N50 560 97N50 1 560 97NF50 560 97NF50 1 560 98S50 560 98S50 1 560 98SF50 560 98SF50 1 560 98K50 560 98KF50 560 98C50 560 98VA50 560 98VFA50 1 MHz to 3 GHz 1 MHz to 3 GHz 1 MHz to 3 GHz 1 MHz to 3 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz K f SMA m f V f WAVEGUIDE SWR AUTOTESTERS 560 WR229 560 WR137 560 WR90 560 WR42 560 WRXX 54107A to 54109A 54107A to 54111A 54109A to 54111A 54147A to 54161A 54147A to 54169A 54147A to 54177A 54169A to 54177A 3 6 to 4 2 GHz 5 9 to 6 5 GHz 10 7 to 11 7 GHz 18 to 19 GHz Customer Specified UPGRADES ND41000 ND41001 ND41002 ND41009 ND41010 41011 41012 Connector V Connector and W Connector registered trademarks of Wiltron Company MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies U S Sales Centers North West 408 776 8305 Anritsu North East 201 227 8999 Central 214 644 1777 South West 310 715 8262 South East 301 590 0300 Microwave Measurements Division 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 http www anrits
62. 13 SOURCE KEY GROUP 3 14 Frequency Key and Menu 3 14 Alternate Sweep Key and Menus 9 14 Markers KeyandMenu 9 14 Output Power Key 9 15 RF On Off Key and Indicator 3 15 Leveling Key and Indicators 3 15 SYSTEM FUNCTION KEY GROUP 9 15 System Functions Menu Key and Menus 3 16 Save Recall Key and Menus 3 18 Remote Indicator 3 19 Return Local 3 19 Self Test 3 19 CURSOR KEY GROUP 3 19 Cursor Measurements Functions 3 19 Cursor On Off 3 20 Cursor On Off Key Menus 3 20 Relative Cursor Key 3 20 Relative Cursor Key 3 21 BANDWIDTH Cursor Search Function 9 21 REPEAT SRCH Cursor Operation 3 21 HARD COPY KEY GROUP 3 22 Menu 3 22 Printer Plotter Indicators 3 23 Start Key se old gu ses ESAE Ee 3 23 Sto Key u ob ae de exe You he Heke Bae AE uem y 1 3 23 ENHANCEMENT KEY GROUP 3 25 Averaging Key Indicators and 9 25 Smoothing Key Indicators and Menu 3 25 Smoothing Mode 3 25 3 13 DISK DRIVE eee See eA ee a 3 26 D ta Format ah ao al ey ae
63. 2 1 3 GPIB cables fee kG 1 7 GPIB Controller Card Installation 1 3 GPIB Setup and Interconnections 2 4 Graticule On Off key 3 5 H Hard Copy key group 3 7 3 22 Hard Copy Menu key 3 22 Hard Copy Start key 3 23 Hard Copy Stop 3 23 Index 2 Index Identification 1 8 IEEE 488 Bus 1 8 Initial Inspection 2 3 Input A connector 3 6 Input B connector 3 6 R utu See heya eo amp Ris a 1 5 Input R connector 3 6 Intensity 3 5 K Key Groups General 3 10 key groupS 24 ok RR 3 5 L 8 15 gt a Pee Sek aa eure LS eR 8 12 Locating Faults in a Multi Type Line 6 17 M Maintenance Manual Option 25 1 6 Markers key eee 8 14 Measurement 1 7 Measurement 5 7 Menu key nti 3 13 Menu key group 3 7 3 11 Millimeter Wave Measurement Systems 1 7 Model Numbers 1 4 N Network Analyzer key group 3 6 3 12 Normalization 5 7 O Offset SWR Autotester 5 37 Offset Resolution key 3 12 Opera
64. 20 6 50 QN m 560 97NF50 1 560 7N50B 1091 28 34NN50A 75 50 120 6 54147A 0 01 to 20 GHz 50 Q SMA f 560 98C50 560 7550 K241B 1091 27 75KB50 NS120MF 6 50 Q SMA m 560 98 50 560 7550 K241B 1091 27 75KB50 NS120MF 6 50 Q SMA f 560 98C50 560 7550 2 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF 6 50 Q SMA m 560 9850 560 7850 2 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF 6 54161A 0 01 to 32 GHz 50 OK f 560 9850 560 7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF 6 500 K m 560 9850 560 7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF 6 54169A 0 01 to 40 GHz 50 Q V f 560 98VA50 560 7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 K120MF 6 50 Q V m 560 98 VFA50 560 7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 K120MF 6 50 OK f 560 9850 560 7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 V120MF 6 500 K m 560 9850 560 7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 V120MF 6 54177A 0 01 to 50 GHz 50 QV f 560 98VA50 560 7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 V120MF 6 50 Q V m 560 98 VFA50 560 7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 V120MF 6 1 V to K interconnections require male source to female power splitter adapters 2 Also requires a source adapter 3 See page 7 bottom right to select appropriate test port heads A SWR Autotesters C Power Splitter For optimum accuracy the SWR Autotester test port must mate to the DUT s input connector If you must use an adapter at the SWR Autotester test port use a precision low SWR adapter to minimize degradation of directivity B Detectors One detector is required for transmission or DTF measurements in non ratio configurations Ratio measurements m
65. 3 5 GHz and output power is 10 dBm Press the Calibration key left and follow the instruc tions displayed in the calibration menus as shown in Figure 5 2 Transmission Loss Measurement Ratio Mode Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key eft to OFF 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Je ol 66000 00000 CEE Cee 18 8i C C C U C e e e Autoscale Step 16 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key left This gives an optimum vertical display of the test data Read the transmission loss ratio A R by using the cursor data readout function to obtain measurement data at frequencies of interest refer to paragraph 5 4 Step 7 An example of a ratio mode measurement display is shown in Figure 5 5 This figure shows both transmission loss Trace 1 and return loss Trace 2 If desired make a hard copy printout of the transmis sion loss data as described in paragraph 5 4 Step 15 1 TRANSMSSN A R 0 1 dB DIV 2 RETN LOSS B R 5 0 dB DIV OFFSET 17 0 dB OFFSET 20 0 dB SAYA 0 7000 GHz STOP 3 5000 GHz LEVEL 10 0 dBm 500 MHz DIV Figure 5 5 541XXA OM Ratio Mode Measurement Display Example 5 31 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Return Loss Measurement Step 17 Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key to on and t
66. 43 1 4935 0 1995 14 1 0127 0 0063 44 1 4326 0 1778 15 1 0113 0 0056 45 1 3767 0 1585 16 1 0101 0 0050 46 1 3290 0 1413 17 1 0090 0 0045 47 1 2880 0 1259 18 1 0080 0 0040 48 1 2528 0 1122 19 1 0071 0 0035 49 1 2222 0 1000 20 1 0063 0 0032 50 1 1957 0 0891 21 1 0057 0 0028 51 1 1726 0 0794 22 1 0050 0 0025 52 1 1524 0 0708 23 1 0045 0 0022 53 1 1347 0 0631 24 1 0040 0 0020 54 1 1192 0 0562 25 1 0036 0 0018 55 1 1055 0 0501 26 1 0032 0 0016 56 1 0935 0 0447 27 1 0028 0 0014 57 1 0829 0 0398 28 1 0025 0 0013 58 1 0736 0 0355 29 1 0022 0 0011 59 1 0653 0 0316 30 1 0020 0 0010 60 541XXA OM 6 19 WAVEGUIDE TECHNICAL DISTANCE TO FAULT DATA MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Table 6 2 Waveguide Technical Data Cutoff Low K at Low K at Center High K at High Waveguide Type Frequency GHz Frequency Frequency Frequency GHz Frequency ey fe WR 284 2 60 0 6010 0 7648 3 95 0 8504 2 078 WR 187 3 95 0 6025 0 7656 5 85 0 8424 3 152 WR 137 5 85 0 6778 0 7923 8 20 0 8514 4 301 WR 90 8 20 0 6005 0 7712 12 4 0 8488 6 557 WR 62 12 4 0 6439 0 7813 18 0 0 8498 9 486 WR 42 18 0 0 6250 0 7742 26 5 0 8479 14 047 WR 28 26 5 0 6062 0 7734 40 0 0 8499 21 081 WR 22 33 0 0 6020 0 7726 50 0 0 8499 26 350 WR 15 50 0 0 6027 0 7702 75 0 0 8467 39 860 6 20 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT COAXIAL CABLE MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION TECHNICAL DATA Table 6 3 Coaxial Cable Technical
67. 452 GHz 0 06 dB 1 5648 GHz 0 12 dB 1 6844 GHz 0 07 dB 1 8040 6Hz 0 07 dB 1 8236 6Hz 0 08 dB 2 0432 GHz 0 26 dB M3 2 0577 GHz 0 41 dB EE zw MARKER 2 1628 GHz 75 80 dB 4 2 2500 GHz 13 83 dB Broce gop ii MARKER 2 2824 GHz 16 70 dB 2 4020 GHz 25 61 dB 2 5218 6Hz 33 34 dB 2 6412 GHz 40 84 dB CMS 2 7500 GHz 45 22 dB gt ACTIVE 2 7608 GHz 45 77 dB 2 8804 GHz 51 82 dB 3 0000 GHz 56 45 dB System Conditions ME Channel 1 Channel 2 CH CH2 High Limit complex off Smoothing off off Low Limit complex off Averaging off off Limit Testing pass em off Apps Hold off off Cursor Of f off at off off off Bandwidth Delta Readout off gt Off Fimin off at ss off aS Fimax off Detector offsets A 0 00 dB B 0 00 dB 0 00 dB Figure 3 15 Example of Hard Copy Tabular Data Printout 3 28 541XXA OM HARD COPY PRINTOUT OF OPERATION MARKER ONLY DATA EXAMPLE Identify DEMO Date 26 4 94 2 26 pm Test Device FILTER FREQUENCY 1 TRANSMISSION 2 OFF 1 0 5000 GHz 09 44 dB rrr nsn MARKER 2 1 0000 GHz 0 4408 MARKER M3 2 08 T4 GHz vs vo ai SOSA v e uk SR le MARKER M4 2 2500 GHz 13 84 8 MARKER M5 2 2
68. 4603A with J0365 Conversion Connector 541XXA OM 1 15 Table 1 8 Recommended Test Equipment 2 of 2 CRITICAL RECOMMENDED INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATION MANUFACTURER MODEL USE Power Sensor Frequency Range 0 10 to 32 0 GHz P T Power Range 30 to 20 dBm Anritsu Corp Model MA4701A Power Range 70 to 20 dBm Anritsu Corp Model MA4702A Power Meter Frequency Greater than 32 GHz Hewlett Packard 437A P T Power Range 10 to 70 dBm Other 50 MHz Calibrated Output Power Sensor Frequency Range 01 to 40 GHz Hewlett Packard 8487A P T needs adapter HP11904d 2 4 K Hewlett Packard 8487D Frequency Range 01 to 50 GHz no adapter needed Printer Parallel Interface operation Cannon Model BJ10SX Bubble Jet P Printer Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range 0 01 to 20 GHz Anritsu Corp Model MS2802 PT Power Range 10 dB to 60 dBm Step Attenuator Attenuation Range 60 dB 10 dB step 0 000 to 18 0 GHz Hewlett Packard Model 8495B P C 0 000 to 26 5 GHz Hewlett Packard Model 8495D Voltage Standard Range 1 462V to 1 313 mV John Fluke Mfg Co Inc Accuracy 0 002 of set value Model 335D Required for models 54107 54109A 54111A with 500 output Required for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A with 750 output only 1 1 5 PREVENTIVE Cleaning the rear panel fan filter is the only preventive maintenance MAINTENANCE required DO NOT REMOVE THE FAN FILTER FROM THE INSTRU MENT Use a s
69. 5 Hard CopyMenu 3 22 Hard Copy 3 23 Index 1 G thru O Hard Copy Stop 3 23 Tntensity nsu oe ie ee Oe 3 5 RA 3 15 Gide ey ES as 3 12 Markers i on thee ee 3 14 Menu reunas ie A o 3 13 Offset Resolution 3 12 Output 3 15 Power 8 Relative 8 20 1 3 19 3 15 Save Recall code does Bek ee de 8 3 18 select dwn es er OG ee HAS BE BAS gus 3 11 Self Test cuum be Boa ea ae aed 3 19 SMOothine 5 Bis aa eS a 3 25 Trace Hold On Off 3 6 front panel key group Cursors iG de 3 7 3 19 Data Entry 8 7 3 11 Enhancement 3 7 3 25 Hard Copy 3 7 3 22 Menten 52th Be Ae a E 3 7 3 11 Network Analyzer 3 6 3 12 SOUTCE foe E 3 7 3 14 System Functions 3 6 3 15 Front Panel Key Group Descriptions 3 5 Front Panel LED Error Codes 1 3 Front Panel Menus Organization 4 3 Front Panel Mounted Handles Option 14 1 6 Front Panel Operation Test 8 3 G GPIB 3 4 5 45 pem ae
70. 500 GHZ aa 4 PASSAA dB 4 1000 9 04 8o 8 a aaa System Conditions Sa Sem Channel 1 Channel 2 CH2 High Limit complex off Smoothing off off Low Limit complex we gfe cnm Averaging off off Limit Testing pass off Apps Hold off off Cursor off off off es Off off Bandwidth Delta Readout off off off at off lt Off x F max off Detector offsets 0 00 dB B 00 dB R 0 00 dB Figure 3 16 Example of Hard Copy Printout of Marker Only Data 541XXA OM 3 29 HARD COPY PRINTOUT OF FRONT PANEL LIMITS ONLY DATA EXAMPLE OPERATION Identify DEMO Date 26 4 94 2 27 Test Device FILTER Trace High Limits 2 res NE S2 See 3 Segment From To 1 0 0102 GHz 3 00 dB 2 2000 GHz 3 00 dB 2 2 2000 GHz 3 00 dB 3 0000 GHz 40 00 dB 10 not set 4 Trace 1 Low Limits Segment From To 1 0 0100 GHz 3 00 dB 2 0000 GHz 3 00 dB 2 2 0000 GHz 3 00 dB 2 0000 GHz 70 00 dB 10 not set Trace 2 High Limits 22 Channel off Trace 2 Low Limits Sere SESE Channel off Figure 3 17 Example of Hard Copy Printout of Limits Only Data 3 30 541XXA OM Chapter 4 Front
71. A2 KEYBOARD INTERFACE fail CHANNELS 1 amp 2 CALIBRATION A3 SIGNAL CHANNEL PRESET fail or DISPLAY CHAN S Self Test Finished UNCAL A5 SIGNAL CHANNEL ADC fail 1 amp 2 This LED designates of o failures 541XXA OM B 5 OPERATING WARNING ERROR DATA MESSAGES ERROR WARNING MESSAGES Error warning messages are displayed by the 541 XXA for the conditions described below These mes sages warn that some unusual instrument condition exists In some cases the user may elect to con tinue to use the 541XXA without taking the suggested remedial action included with the error message description below This is not possible with Error Warning Message 14 see below Use caution when interpreting the measurement results when operating the 541XXA with an error warning mes sage displayed Some or all of the data may be in error The error warning message is displayed in a warning message box located in the lower right corner of the screen display This message box displays an error warning number XXX along with the error mes sage If the screen display error message box also contains a 1 or 2 before the error message the er ror message relates to measurement channel 1 or 2 respectively The error warning number will also be returned as part of the 541XXA response to a Return Status RS GPIB command issued during these conditions Hardcopy output from the 541XXA under these conditions will include a warni
72. ASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION REMOVE OPEN AND CONNECT SHORT PRESS SELECT WHEN READY PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT TERMINATION TO AIRLINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES At the next prompt left remove the Open and con nect the Short to the beadless end of the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibration proc ess Next remove the Short and connect the Termination to the beadless end of the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibration process Remove the Termination The calibration is complete Connect the DUT to the beadless end of the air line and press Select to start the measurement Observe that the ripple pattern resembles that shown below 5 40 1 PRECSN RL A 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 2 OFF 54147A CALIBRATION COMPLETE 1 CONNECT DUT I Wn p PRESS SELECT WHEN READY START 0 0100 GHz 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm STOP 20 0000 GHz 2 GHz DIV NOTE The above waveform is from an adapter ter minated with an ANRITSU Termination Your waveform will have different peak to peak magnitudes 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Menu CHANNEL 1 I
73. B 500 lt 1 13 BNC N f 5400 6BF50B 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 40 dB 500 lt 1 13 BNC f N f 5400 6B75B 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 40 dB 75Q lt 1 22 BNC m N f 5400 6BF75B 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 40 dB 75Q lt 1 22 BNC f N f lt 1 08 lt 2 GHz 5400 6N50 0 001 to 3 GHz 40 dBc lt 3 GHz N m N f lt 1 11 gt 2 GHz 500 lt 1 08 lt 2 2 5400 6 50 0 001 to 3 GHz 40 dBc lt 3 GHz N f N f 1 11 2 GHz 1 10 lt 2 GHz 5400 6N75 0 001 to 3 GHz 40 dBc 3 GHz N m N f 1 17 2 GHz 75Q lt 1 10 lt 2 GHz 5400 6NF75 0 001 to 3 GHz 40 dBc lt 3 GHz N f N f lt 1 17 gt 2 GHz 560 97A50 36 dB lt 1 10 lt 2 GHz 0 01 to 18 GHz 500 GPC 7 N f 560 97A50 1 40 dB lt 1 17 gt 2 GHz 560 97N50 35 dB 1 17 lt 8 GHz N m m 560 97N50 1 38 dB 1 27 8 GHz 0 01 to 18 GHz 500 N f 560 97NF50 35 dB lt 1 17 lt 8 GHz N f 560 97NF50 1 38 dB lt 1 27 gt 8 GHz 37 dB lt 18 GHz 560 98550 lt 1 14 lt 8 GHz 36 dB lt 26 5 GHz lt 1 22 18 GHz WSMA m 40 dB lt 18 GHz 560 98S50 1 lt 1 27 lt 26 GHz 38 dB 26 5 GHz 0 01 to 26 5 GHz 500 Ruggedized 37 dB lt 18 GHz 560 98SF50 1 14 lt 8 GHz K f 36 dB lt 26 5 GHz lt 1 22 18 GHz WSMA f 40 dB 18 GHz 560 98SF50 1 lt 1 27 lt 26 GHz 38 dB lt 26 5 GHz 35 dB lt 18 GHz 560 98K50 32 dB lt 32 GHz 1 14 lt 8 GHz K m 30 dB 40 GHz 1 26 18 GHz 0 01 to 40 GHz 500 lt 1 29 lt 26 5 GHz 525 35 dB lt 18 GH
74. DC to 18 GHz 50 15 25 cm N m SMA f K120MF 6 DC to 40 GHz 50 15 25 K m K f V120MF 6 DC to 67 GHz 50 15 25 6in V m V f These RF Cables are used to extend the source RF Output to the device under test input port MATCHING PAD AND MINIMUM LOSS ADAPTER Frequency Insertion Model Range MHz SWR Loss dB Connectors N m 50 Q 12N50 75B DC to 3000 1 25 7 5 max to N f 752 N m 50 Q 12N75B DC to 3000 1 25 3 0 max to N m 750 The 12N50 75B pad matches 50 to 75 or 75 to 50 Q circuits The 12N75B converts 50 to 75 Q with less than 3 loss POWER SPLITTERS Power Frequency Connectors Model Range Input Outputs N241A50 DC to 3 0 GHz N f N f N241A75 DC to 3 0 GHz N f N f 1091 28 DC to 18 GHz N f N f K241B DC to 26 5 GHz K m K f K241C DC to 40 GHz K m K f V241C DC to 60 GHz V m V f These power splitters are symmetrical two resistor tee designs that can be used in applications where signals must be accurately divided for ratio measurements They provide excellent flatness and effective output SWR K Connectors are compatible with 3 5 mm and SMA PRECISION ADAPTERS ADAPTERS Part Frequency Number Range Impedan
75. DELAY SWR POWER VIEW CAL TRACE MEMORY REF LINE PRESS PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM 7 9 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Step 10 Step 11 10 2 amp amp Calibration J Step 12 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Press the Calibration key and START CAL to begin the calibration Follow the menu prompts connect the DUT between the RF Detector and the SWR Autotester test port con nector as directed by the prompts and as shown in Fig ure 6A 2 Observe that the measured return loss trace is simi lar to the plotted image shown in Figure 6A 5 NOTE The displayed trace is plotted over a relatively narrow frequency range and has three markers activated Anritsu 1 REL G D B 2 0 nS DIV 10 0 dB DIV 2 RETN LOSS A T Model 54147A Average 2 Average 2 START 9 3000 GHz 200 MHz DIV 201pts LEVEL MARKERS 1 4 4 MARKER 9 8000 GHz 1 1 41 5 2 24 40dB 2 MARKER M2 10 0000 GHz 1 0 97 5 2 29 63dB MARKER M3 J y ill 10 2000 GHz 1 1 18 5 2 23 70dB MARKER 4 OFF 1 a STOP 10 7000 GHz 7 0 dBm Figure 6A 5 Relative Group Delay and Return Loss Measurement Traces 7 10 541XXA OM Table of Contents 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 Chapter 8 Operational Checkout Procedures INTRODUCTION Rep oe 8 3 FRONT PANEL OPERA
76. Data 3 Relative 3 Nominal Atten dB m Cable RG Dialectric Velocity V Dielectric Constant 1 000 MHz P 0 659 2 303 0 262 8 8 10 10 P 0 659 2 303 0 289 9 9A P 0 659 2 303 0 256 14 14 0 659 2 303 0 180 17 17A P 0 659 2 303 0 144 18A P 0 659 2 303 0 118 19A P 0 659 2 303 0 118 20A P 0 659 2 303 1 411 21 21A P 0 659 2 303 0 531 29A P 0 659 2 303 0 541 55 55A 55B P 0 659 2 303 1 574 58 58B P 0 659 2 303 0 787 58A 58 P 0 659 2 303 0 394 71 71A 71B T 0 840 1 417 0 249 87A T 0 710 1 984 0 230 94A 115 115A T 0 659 2 303 0 115 117 118 T 0 659 2 303 0 180 119 120 126 T 0 659 2 303 0 197 140 T 0 659 2 303 0 427 141 T 0 659 2 303 0 443 142 T 0 659 2 303 0 312 148 T 0 659 2 303 0 030 144 T 0 659 2 303 1 509 178B T 0 659 2 303 0 787 179B T 0 659 2 303 1 017 187 188 P 0 840 1 417 0 197 FSJ1 50A 541XXA OM 6 21 6 22 Chapter 7 Relative Group Delay Measurement and Calibration Table of Contents 7 1 INTRODUCTION 7 3 7 2 OPERATION a dodo d M alee oe ctl 7 3 7 3 TES BS qfi ec i tage een we 7 3 7 4 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION 7 5 7 5 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND TRANSMISSION MEASUREMENT 7 7 7 6 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT 7 8 7 1 INTRODUCTION 7 9 OPERATION Menu Chapter 7 Relative Group Delay Measurement and Calibration This chapter des
77. E submenus allow two sets of measure ment trace data to be stored to active trace mem ory Figure 3 6 There is one memory for each display channel Active trace memory is non vola tile consequently the stored data remains when the 541XXA is powered down The trace data stored in active memory may contain simple or complex limit line data instead of a trace This data may be subtracted from subsequent meas urement trace data se TRACE MEMORY sub menu shown in Figure 4 2 This key displays a series of menus that guide you through the appropriate calibration procedure for the current test setup Calibration is an equip ment normalization procedure that should be per formed whenever the measurement type or the test setup is changed or as required periodically Addi tionally fixed value offsets dB can be applied for transmission detector and power detector scaling to match a standard reference level Refer to Chap ter 5 Measurement and Calibration Procedures for an explanation of the Calibration key menus and procedures This LED indicator is lit when either measurement channel requires re calibration This is usually due to a significant change of the front panel control set tings for the signal source or either measurement channel 3 13 SOURCE KEY GROUP FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3 8 SOURCE KEY GROUP This key group consists of the keys and indicator LEDs shown in Fig ure 3 7 The menus associat
78. EMENT Select DC CAL MENU from the displayed menu left Optional Use the DETECTOR OFFSETS selection to match the RF detector s sensitivity to a power me ter s measurement 1 2 3 Connect a calibration quality secondary standard power meter to one arm of a power splitter Connect the 541XXA RF detector to the other arm Apply a 6 0 dBm fixed frequency input signal to the power splitter input Adjust the 541XXA DETECTOR OFFSET value until the 541XXA display is within 0 015 dB at the power meter s display Select ON from the displayed menu left NOTES This mode of operation sets the 541XXA to perform power measurements with the autozero function of each active that is POWER measurement channel dis abled The autozero correction voltage for each active channel is held at the value in effect when the DC CAL function was en abled While in the DC CAL mode if the meas urement input connector is changed IN PUT A B B or a different detector is con nected etc then a warning message will be displayed To clear this condition turn the RF source power off and press SE LECT to re establish the autozero values Set the output of the external RF source on Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key left This gives an optimum vertical display of the test data 5 35 ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUREMENT 101 o 2 2 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Pre
79. ER PASSED FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR DTF If Alternate Sweep mode previously selected USE RESET TO RESTORE FREQ DISPLAY If Center Width frequency entry previously selected Returns to previous operating mode START ABOVE XXXX XXX GHz CHAN 1 trace in Alternate Sweep mode Main Sweep CHAN 2 trace STOP BELOW XXXX XXX GHz All frequency information displayed by these menus is in MHz for Models 54107 09 11 It is displayed in GHz for all other models If in Alternate Sweep only values for CHAN 1 will be displayed Figure 4 3 Source Key Group Menus 541XXA OM 4 11 4 12 FRONT PANEL OPERATION KEY GROUP CURSOR 1 XX XXdB 2 XX XXdB Amplitude readout at main cursor position for Trace 1 Amplitude readout at main cursor position for Trace 2 N XX XXXXGHz XX XXXXGHZz Frequency at main cursor position Frequency of alternate sweep at main cursor position A PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU Moves the cursor to the maximum value of the measurement trace data Moves the cursor to the minimum value of the measurement trace data Moves the cursor to the next frequency marker Moves the cursor to the active frequency marker the Setup menu The search value absolute or relative is indicated along with the search type Initiates the cursor search function defined by X XX dBr L m SETUP OPTIONS CURSOR OPTIONS Changes
80. F LINE PRESS PRESS SELECT Calibration a 541XXA OM RELATI VE GROUP DELAY AND TRANSMISSION MEASUREMENT A procedure for using the 541XXA to make a relative group delay and transmission measurement is given below Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 8 Perform Steps 1 through 6 per the procedure in pa graph 6A 4 Turn on Channel 2 Press the Channel 2 Menu key Select TRANSMISSION from the displayed menu Select SELECT INPUT then SELECT B from the next menu to appear Press the Calibration key and START CAL to begin the calibration Follow the menu prompts connect the DUT between the RF Detector and the RF Output connector as di rected by the prompts and as shown in Figure 6A 1 Observe that the meaured transmission loss trace is similar to the plotted image shown in Figure 6A 4 NOTE The displayed trace is plotted over a relatively narrow frequency range and has three markers activated RELATIVE GROUP DELAY RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Anritsu Model 54147A 1 REL G D B 1 0 nS DIV OFFSET 3 0 ns Average 8 2 TRANSMSSN B 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 10 0 dB Average 8 MARKERS 1 4 L n i o MARKER M1 9 8000 GHz 1 1 40n FON 2 1 01dB y Xeon MARKER 2 N d LN 10 0000 GHz M
81. FUNCTIONS OPERATION LL KEY GROUP System Functions 1 RESET MENU DONT Em Em deu E ie et oe ee a i CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS SYSTEM RESET MENU RESET TO DISK UTILITY TAEA SYSTEM SETUP USE THEN DATA POINTS FRERUENEE PRESS SELECT RESET 5i CONFIGURE 2 Selects the number of SOURCE 401 USE THEN ANALYZER PRESS SELEC PLOTTER APPLICATIONS measurement points frequency source output frequencies per measurement trace GPIB MODE USE y THEN ADDRESS PRESS SELECT 8 Use Data Entry Knob or Keypad to enter GPIB address for external GPIB controlled plotter default 8 Press CLEAR to exit ANALYZER SET ADDRESS USING KNOB OR KEYPAD TRACE HOLD CH1 CH2 Freezes data stops measurement wm BOTH for Channel 1 or Channel 2 or both Duplicates cursor readout display in Error Message area of screen display if no error messages are displayed AUX CURSOR Smoothing operation set by SMOOTHING key menus apply to both channels SMOOTHING See Figure 4 6 MODE Smoothing operation set by SMOOTHING key menus apply to Channel 1 and or Channel 2 independently gt COUPLED INDEPENDNT SOURCE OPERATION ACTIVATE SECURE MODE See Figure 4 6 GPIB MODE CHANGE WARNING See note on Rear Panel When in SECURE MODE all source frequency information displayed below graticule is replaced with
82. GPIB commands is described in the 541XXA GPIB User s Guide which is located at the rear of this manual 541XXA OM 1 3 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT GENERAL INFORMATION Table 1 1 Series 541XXA Model Numbers and Frequency Ranges Model Frequency Range Standard Option 2 Step Attenuator 54107A 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz 12 10 54109A 1 MHz to 2 2 GHz 12 10 54111A 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz 12 10 54117 10 MHz to 8 6 GHz 10 7 54119A 2 GHz to 8 6 GHz 10 7 54128A 8 GHz to 12 4 GHz 10 7 54130A 12 4 GHz to 20 GHz 10 7 54131A 10 GHz to 16 GHz 10 7 54136A 17 GHz to 26 5 GHz 7 4 54137A 2 GHz to 20 GHz 10 7 54147A 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 7 54154A 2 GHz to 32 GHz 4 1 54161A 10 MHz to 32 GHz 4 1 54163A 2 GHz to 40 GHz 4 1 54169A 10 MHz to 40 GHz 4 1 54177A 10 MHz to 50 GHz 1 2 541XXA OM GENERAL INFORMATION 1 6 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 1 7 options 541XXA OM DESCRIPTION OF 541XXA SYSTEM Depending on the test to be performed an SWR Autotester or one or more detectors are required to complete the test setup refer to the se lection guide in the 54100A Series Technical Data Sheet in Appendix A These devices produce the detected signals that are processed and displayed by the 541XXA system These RF components are described in the 54100A Series Network Analyzers Technical Data Sheet con tained in Appendix A The various standard options that are available for
83. IB 232CT A as shown in Figure C 1 S MODE DATA FORMAT BAUD RATE TT1 GPIB ADDRESS G MODE Figure 1 GPIB 232CT A Switch Settings Step 9 Using a9 pin cable connect the GPIB 232CT A to the control ler s COM 1 See Figure C 2 for apinout diagram of the GPIB 232CT A 9 pin connector female female null modem cable Figure C 2 Pinout Diagram of GPIB 232CT A 9 Pin Connector female fe male null modem cable Step 10 Press the GPIB 232CT A 1 0 rocker switch to the 1 position Wait for the POWER and READY indicators to light Step 11 Remove the floppy disk and reboot your computer 541XXA OM GPIB PCII IIA CARD NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CARD INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AND DATA C 3 GPIB PCIINIA CARD The following steps provide detailed instructions for installing the Na INSTALLATION AND tional Instruments GPIB PCII IIA Interface Card P N 181065 02 CONFIGURATION into a personal computer INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Beforeinstallation set the switches and jumpers on the GPIB PCII card as shown in the Figure C 3 __
84. ICALLY FOR MAXIMUM RELIABILITY VW EXTERNAL MONITOR N ee GPIB EEE 488 INSTRUMENT INTERFACE OR GPIBUEEE 488 PLOTTER CONTROL THE FUNCTION OF THIS CONNECTOR IS SELECTED THROUGH A FRONT PANEL MENU BY PRESSING THE SYSTEM KEY PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE HORIZONTAL OUTPUT EXTERNAL ALC INPUT FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED i th OO 0000000000 OO CAUTION A RRA Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q AND RATED FUSE l 5989 eee 550 506 OQ 505 509 505 one 5905 505 ROS 595 59 505909 595 HOP 506 Q O Q 0208 695 626 620 OXO ORO ORO 595 S26 595 595 595 595 595 595 COO 0 30V 2 15V 4A AS 8 440Hz 300VA 826 le Se 000 OXO 505 500 526 526 509 590 OSO O99 6 ORO 599 399 505 OQO 626 509 590 596 e Q6 920260 OQ 5 5 e 5 6 5 5 5 9 5 Qo 95 20 SO eo 96 06 26 O Q Q O O O 050 Q O O C
85. IO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 23 Press the Channel 2 Autoscale key Step 24 Press the Cursor On Off key left ej Se 6 Cursor On Off 541XXA 5 25 ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Step 25 Observe the readout to obtain return loss data at fre quencies of interest Step 26 An example of a return loss measurement using the Alternate Sweep Mode is shown in Figure 5 3 part b Step 27 Use the cursor readout function to obtain return loss measurement data at frequencies of interest If de sired make a hard copy printout of the return loss data as described in Step 15 of paragraph 5 4 END OF PROCEDURE 5 26 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT RATIO MODE PROCEDURES MEASUREMENT 5 6 RATIO MODE Ratio mode measurements arithmetically subtract the R input from MEASUREMENT either the A or B input This type of measurement is set up by using the Network Analyzer channel setup menus for Channel 1 and or Chan nel 2 The procedure for making these measurements is described be low A typical equipment setup for this measurement is shown in Fig ure 5 4 The ratio measurement mode has many uses It can be used to compen sate for the effects of a long signal transmission path such as where the device under test DUT is located remotely from the 541XXA system Using extender cables between the Autotester and or detector and th
86. LATION Remove the left side cover The side covers are not reused in this appli cation Place the left side slide assembly onto the instrument case with the handle towards the front of the instrument Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Insert two green headed screws through the holes in the slide assem bly behind the handle and into the metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Insert two green headed screws through the holes near the rear of the slide assembly and into the metric tapped holes in the side of the in strument Insert the two SAE thread screws removed from the feet through the 90 degree tabs on the rear of the slide assembly and into the rear panel of the instrument Remove the center screw from the rear of the right side cover Remove the right side cover The side covers are not reused in this ap plication Place the right side slide assembly onto the instrument case with the handle towards the front of the instrument 2 9 RACK MOUNT OPTION 1 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Step 14 Insert two green headed screws through the holes in the slide assem bly behind the handle and into the metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Step 15 Insert two green headed screws through the holes near the rear of the slide assembly and into the metric tapped holes in the side of the in strument Step 16 Insert the two SAE thread screws removed from the feet through the 90 degree tabs on the rear of the slid
87. LINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 DIRECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Press the Calibration key left then press the Select key to start the calibration process Verify that the test setup is connected as as shown in Figure 5 8 and described in the associated prompt left Then press the Select key to start the calibra tion process NOTE Ensure that the air line s beadless end is connected to the DUT test port At the next prompt left connect the Open to the the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibra tion process Verify that the display resembles that shown below 541XXA OM 1 PRECSN RL A 2 OFF 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 098 54147A PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION W CONNECT OPEN TO AIRLINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY START 0 0100 GHz 401 pts STOP 20 0000 GHz LEVEL 7 0 dBm 2 GHz DIV 5 45 DIRECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION REMOVE OPEN AND CONNECT SHORT PRESS SELECT WHEN READY PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT TERMINATION TO AIRLINE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES At the next prompt left remove the Open and con nect the Short to the beaded end of the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibration proc
88. MA K and V type connectors Finger tight is usually sufficient for Type N connectors Never use pliers to tighten connectors 541XXA OM INFORMATION 541XXA OM USING SWR AUTOTESTERS AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS Figure 1 3 Pin Depth Gauge Table 1 2 Allowable Mating Connector Pin Depth Test Port Pin Depth Pin Depth Connector Type Inches Gauge Reading N Male 0 207 0 000 0 207 0 000 0 003 0 003 N Female 0 207 0 003 0 000 GPC 7 0 000 Same as 0 003 WSMA Male 0 0025 0 0035 WSMA Female 0 0003 0 0007 K Male 0 000 Same as K Female 0 002 Pin Depth V Male 0 000 V Female 0 003 1 9 USING SWR 5 5 AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS Avoid Me chanical Shock Avoid Apply ing Excessive Power Do Not Dis turb Teflon Tuning Wash ers On Connector Center Pins 1 10 GENERAL INFORMATION Do not drop or otherwise treat RF components roughly These devices are designed to withstand years of normal bench handling However mechani cal shock will significantly reduce their service life Series 560 9 SWR Autotesters are rated at 27 dBm 0 5 W maximum input power and Series 560 7XXX Detectors are rated at 20 dBm maximum in put power Exceeding these input power levels even for short durations can permanently damage the in ternal components of these devices The center conductor
89. MHz to 1 5 GHz 54109A Network Analyzer 1 MHz to 2 2 GHz 54111A Network Analyzer 1 MHz to 3 GHz 54117A Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 8 6 GHz 54147A Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 20 GHz 54161A Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 32 GHz 54169A Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 40 GHz 54177A Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 50 GHz Option 1 Option 2 Option 2A Option 2B Option 2C Option 2D Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 12 Option 13 Option 16 Option 25 Option 26 Option 33 5400 71N50L 5400 71N50 5400 71N75 560 7A50 560 7N50B 560 7550 560 7550 2 560 7 50 560 7 50 OPTIONS Rack Mounting with Slides 70 dB RF Step Attenuator 70 dB 20 GHz Step Attenuator 70 dB 26 5 GHz Step Attenuator 70 dB 40 GHz Step Attenuator 70 dB 50 GHz Step Attenuator 75 ohm Source Output Available to 3 0 GHz Add Reference Channel Add External Leveling Internal Distance To Fault Software Internal Relative Group Delay Software Add Front Panel Cover Add Front Mounted Handles 15 V DC Supply for Millimeter Wave Source Modules Available with lt 20 GHz Models Only Maintenance Manual Extra Operation and GPIB Programming Manual Canon BJ30 Bubble Jet Printer DETECTORS 5 MHz to 1 GHz N m 1 MHz to 3 GHz N m 1 MHz to 3 GHz N m 10 MHz to 18 GHz GPC 7 10 MHz to 20 GHz N m 10 MHz to 20 GHz WSMA m 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz WSMA m 10 MHz to 40 GHz K m 10 MHz to 50 GHz V SWR AUTOTESTERS 5400 6N50 54
90. N f K220 DC to 40 GHz 500 1 22 K m to K m K222 DC to 40 GHz 500 1 22 K f to K f 34VK50 DC to 46 GHz 500 1 3 V m to K m 34VKF50 DCto46 GHz 500 1 3 V m to K f 34AVFK50 DCto46 GHz 500 1 3 V f to K m 34VFKF50 DCto46 GHz 500 1 3 V f to K f 34VV50 DC to 60 GHz 500 1 4 V m to V m 34VFVF50 DCto60 GHz 500 1 4 V f to V f 54100A SERIES NETWORK ANALYZER CONFIGURATION Model Source DUT s Input SWR Detector Power Splitter Ext Leveling Source Number Frequency Connector Autotester Splitter Adapter Detector Cable Connection Diagram Reference Letter A B D E F 75 QF m 5400 67FF75 5400 71N75 N241A75 1091 175 73N75 10N75 1 54107A 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 50 Q BNC f 5400 6B50 5400 71B50 41 50 34 50 73N50 10N50 1 50 BNC m 5400 6BF50 5400 71B50 N241A50 34 50 73N50 10N50 1 75 Q BNC f 5400 6B75 5400 71B75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75 1 75 Q BNC 5400 6BF75 5400 71B75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75 1 54109A 0 001 to 2 2 GHz 50 QN f 5400 6N50 5400 71N50 N241A50 34NN50A 73N50 N120 6 500 N m 5400 6NF50 5400 71N50 N241A50 534 50 73N50 N120 6 54111 0 001 to 3 0 GHz 75 QN f 5400 6N75 5400 71N75 N241A75 34NN75B 73875 10N75B 1 75 QN m 5400 6NF75 5400 71N75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75B 1 50 APC 7 560 97 50 1 560 7 50 1091 28 34NN50A 75 50 120 6 54117 0 01 to 8 6 GHz 50 QN f 560 97N50 1 560 7N50B 1091 28 34NN50A 75N50B N1
91. N50 28A50 1 50 1091 29 1010 31 34NN50A 26NF50 50A 1091 29 1010 31 n a 26N50 N50 K240B 43KB 3 K220 28SF50 N50 K240B 43KB 3 n a 28550 0 240 43KB 3 K220 28SF50 0 240 43KB 3 n a 28550 20 K240C 43KC 3 K220 28KF50 20 K240C 43KC 3 n a 28K50 3 50 V240C 41V 3 34VV50 28VF50B 3 50 V240C 41V 3 n a 28V50B 3 50 K240C 43KC 3 K220 28KF50 3K50 K240C 43KC 3 n a 28K50 3 50 V240C 41V 3 34VV50 28VF50B 1V50 V240C 41V 3 n a 28V50B G Source Adapter This adapter mates the source output directly to the SWR Autotester input H Power Divider Distance To Fault testing procedures recommend use of a three resistor power divider Except for the 1091 29 the power divider connection to the source output requires a male male adapter or an RF extension cable with male connectors 1 3 dB Attenuators J DUT Adapters Terminations These components are used during coaxial Distance To Fault applications Waveguide DTF applications may require a coaxial to waveguide adapter Integrated DTF divider detector modules are available in WR 22 WR 15 and WR 10 Non Ratio Measurements Eliminate one detector and the power splitter for measurements which do not need a source power reference detector Ratio Measurements Use ratio techniques whenever source amplitude is adjusted during the measurement process EN 2 c c
92. N50082 1 1995 4kV CD 8kV AD TEC 1000 4 3 1993 ENV 50140 1994 3V m 1000 4 4 1995 prEN50082 1 1995 0 5kV SL IkV PL 1000 4 5 1995 prEN50082 1 1995 0 5kV 1kV LN 0 5 1kV NG 0 5kV 1kV GL Electrical Safety Requirement Product Safety 1010 1 1990 AI EN61010 1 1993 anager of Corporate Quality Morgan Hill CA 9 Date European Contact For Anritsu product EMC amp LVD information contact Anritsu LTD Rutherford Close Stevenage Herts SG1 2EF UK FAX 44 1438 740202 Table Of Contents Chapter 1 General Information Contains a general description of the ANRITSU Series 541XXA Network Analyzers product identi fication numbers related manuals accessories and options SWR Autotesters and detectors used with these systems are described along with precautions for use of these accessories A list of rec ommended test equipment is provided Chapter 2 Installation Contains information for the initial inspection and preparation of the 541XXA system Explains how to set the rear panel Line Voltage Module and provides information for connection to the rear panel GPIB connectors and other input output connectors Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation Describes the front panel controls and connectors of the 541XXA and the menus associated with the front panel keys Explains the measurement screen display and annotation and describes the overall operation of the system using these con
93. NING ERROR MESSAGES Table 3 Warning Error Messages 3 of 4 Error Screen Display Warning Type Description Warning Box Number Message Remegy Re enter valid data value via keypad or spinwheel NOTE This is an ERROR condition Further use of the instrument is not possible until the condition causing the error has been corrected 015 W No Calibration Data Channel 1 n NO CAL 016 No Calibration Data Channel 2 DATA Problem No calibration data exists for the indicated channel Remedy Perform calibration including designated channel or change measurement type for the channel 017 Calibration Data Only for Transmission Channel 1 n CAL IS 018 W Calibration Data Only for Transmission Channel 2 TRANSMSSN Problem Channel set to measure Return Loss or SWR but the calibration data for channel is for Transmission Remegy Perform calibration for current measurement type or change channel measurement type 019 Calibration Data Only for Return Loss SWR Channel 1 n CAL IS 020 Calibration Data Only for Return Loss SWR Channel 2 RET LOSS Problem Channel set to measure Transmission but the calibration data for channel is for Return Loss or SWR Remedy Perform calibration for current measurement type or change channel measurement type 021 NOT FOUND Problem The last cursor search command was unable to find the requested value s on the curren
94. NPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT PRECISION RETURN LOSS SET FORMAT FINAL TUNING USE THEN PRESS Select Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 PRECISION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Select PRECISION RL from the displayed menu left Select FINAL from the displayed menu left Observe that the display changes and now resembles that shown below 541XXA OM 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 098 54147A 1 PRECSN RL A 2 OFF PRECISION 1 RETURN LOSS SET FORMAT gt FINAL so A TUNING USE 9 THEN PRESSSELECT STOP 20 0000 GHz LEVEL 47 0 dBm START 0 0100 GHz 401 pts 2 GHz DIV 5 41 MEASUREMENT PRECISION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Step 21 Press the Cursor On Off key left 4 S SE 5 blo ec o olo o oc te ollo o YI oigdeoo Q EB c jooon 3 e Cursor On Off ad Observe the CURSOR MENU readout This the re Step 22 turn loss from the DUT at the frequency shown CURSOR 1 25 84 dB 10 0050 GHz PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU END OF PROCEDURE 5 42 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 5 9 pirectiviry DIRECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION
95. National Instruments GPIB PCII IIA Card and GPIB 232CT A RS 232 to GPIB control interface Index 541XXA OM ii Chapter 1 General Information Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 SCOPE OF THE MANUAL 1 3 INTRODUCTION ra d Baek a gr ate Ge a Bn 1 3 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1 3 ONLINE MANUALS 1 25 dne E Gem ea ae ae 2 1 3 DESCRIPTION OF 541XXA SYSTEM 1 3 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 1 5 OPTIONS 1 5 MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES 1 7 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 1 7 MILLIMETER WAVE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS 1 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 1 7 SYSTEM RF COMPONENTS 1 7 USING SWR AUTOTESTERS AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS 22222022 1 7 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT 1 15 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1 16 NOTE ANRITSU Company was formerly known as WILTRON Company Figure 1 1 Model 54147A Network Analyzer 1 1 SCOPE OF THE MANUAL 1 2 INTRODUCTION 1 3 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1 4 ONLINE MANUAL 1 5 DESCRIPTION 541XXA SYSTEM Chapter 1 General Information This manual provides general installation and operating information for the Series 541XXA Network Analyzer Chapter 1 provides information about the 541XXA equipment identifi cation number performance specifications and options All ANRITSU instruments are assigned a six digit ID number such as 401001
96. OR MENU LEVEL 7 0 dBm CENTER 3 0000 GHz WIDTH 1 0000 GHz 1 1 63 dB 6 MHz DIV 2 18 76 dB i 401 pts 7 Network Analyzer Setup Parameters These two lines dis play the setup parameters for Channel 1 and Channel 2 if used Upper Limit Line Upper test limit line Menu selectable as complex limit line up to 10 segments or simple straight line Reference Line Indicator Channel 1 Indicates reference point for all channel 1 amplitude values Position of line on display selectable via menu and Data Entry Knob Lower Limit Line Lower test limit line see 2 above Channel 1 Measurement Trace Display of measured values for Channel 1 Number of measurement points displayed is menu selectable see below Frequency Source Setup Parameters Top two lines below graticule display the frequency setup pa rameters for the internal frequency source and screen display Frequencies are displayed in MHz for models 54107A 54109A 54111A and in GHz for all other models Bot tom line displays the number of measurement points i e out put frequencies and the source RF output level currently selected 10 11 12 13 Cursor Position Indicator This dotted vertical line indicates the current frequency location of the cursor Cursor position continuously variable via Data Entry Knob System Message Display Area System error warning mes sages are displayed in this area As shown alternate
97. OSS MEASUREMENT The 541XXA is capable of simultaneous measurements of transmission and return loss A procedure for performing this measurement is given Connect test equipment per Figure 5 1 except do not connect the test device Turn the printer on Press the Power pushbutton left to On At the conclusion of the self test ALL TESTS PASSED will be displayed and the screen display should resemble that shown at left The control set tings may differ from those shown as the 541XXA will come on line with the same control settings as when turned off last On the accompanying menus ensure that both channels are turned On and that Channel 1 is set for TRANSMISSION and Channel 2 for RE TURN LOSS Press the System Menu key left and reset the 541XXA to the factory defaults as described in para graph 5 3 For the example included in this procedure the start frequency is 2 0 GHz the stop frequency is 8 6 GHz and the power output is set to 7 0 dBm Press the Calibration key left and follow the direc tions given in the calibration menu sequence Refer to Paragraph 5 3 for an explanation of the cali bration menus After finishing the calibration con nect the test device and RF detector as shown in Fig ure 5 1 5 11 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN MEASUREMENT LOSS MEASUREMENT M O o o o Autoscale PROCEDURES Transmission Loss Measurement Press
98. Panel Menus Table of Contents 4 1 INTRODUCTION 2 eases 4 3 4 2 ORGANIZATION i 5 dss 4 3 Cursor Figure 4 4 Hard Copy Figure 4 5 Enhancement Figure 4 6 Anritsu 5n 47A 0 Arayeer Menu Power sort Intensity Graticule Off Trace Hold On Off Cursor Hard Enhancement Select Relative Menu Start s Averaging Smoothing Printere Chie chee A Output Enter Clear Frequency Power Display On _g Alternate Markers Sweep Resolution 5 f _ gt A On C se 15 ee Leveling Internal Limits Q e External S Unleveled Menu System Save Return Selt libration Menu Recall acne To Local Test Uncal e Network Analyzer Figure 4 2 System Function Figure 4 7 Source Figure 4 3 Figure 4 1 Series r nt ne 4 INTRODUCTION 4 2 ORGANIZATION 541XXA OM Chapter 4 Front Panel Menus This chapter provides flowcharts showing the front panel key menu s hierarchical structure along with descriptive text for menu options Figure 4 1 facing page shows the 541XXA front panel indexed to as sist in locating the figure numbers in which associated menus are flow charted and des
99. R MODEL Adaptor Cable Simulates 560 7 Series detectors ANRITSU Model 560 10BX P Computer Controller Personal computer equipped with Any IBM compatible or ANRITSU P National PCIIA GPIB interface card Model 85 or HP Model 200 RF Detector 1 500 input 1 0 to 3000 MHz ANRITSU Model 5400 71N50 P 2 75Q input 1 0 to 3000 MHz ANRITSU Model 5400 71N75 3 0 010 to 18 5 GHz ANRITSU Model 560 7N50 4 0 010 to 26 5 GHz ANRITSU Model 560 7K50 Impedance Adapter Converts from 500 75Q ANRITSU Model 12N75B Digital Multimeter Resolution 4 1 2 digits to 20V John Fluke Mfg Co Inc T DC Accuracy 0 002 2 counts Model 8840 with DC Input Impedance 10 MQ Option 8840A 09 True RMS AC AC Accuracy 0 07 100 counts to 20 kHz AC Input Impedance 1 Frequency Counter Frequency 0 1 to 26 5 GHz EIP Microwave Inc Model 578A P C Input Impedance 50Q Modulation Meter Bandwidth 15 kHz Anritsu Corp Model MS 316B Accuracy 3 of FSD at 1 kHz Oscilloscope Bandwidth DC to 150 MHz Tektronix Inc C T Sensitivity 2 mV Model 2445 Horiz Sensitivity 50 ns division Power Meter with Power Range 10 to 55 dBm Anritsu Corp Model ML4803A Power Sensor 500 input Power Sensor 75Q input Other 50 MHz Calibrated Output Frequency Range 1 0 MHz to 2 0 GHz Power Range 30 to 20 dBm Frequency Range 1 0 MHz to 5 5 GHz Power Range 30 to 20 dBm Anritsu Corp Model MA4601A Anritsu Corp Model MA
100. SERIES 541 NETWORK ANALYZER OPERATION MANUAL Anritsu 490 JARVIS DRIVE MORGAN HILL CA 95037 2809 P N 10410 00141 REVISION E PRINTED OCTOBER 1997 COPYRIGHT 1997 ANRITSU CO 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 except for YIG tuned oscillators which are warranted for two years ANRITSU s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to ANRITSU for warranty repairs Obligation is limited to the original purchaser ANRITSU is not liable for consequential damages LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty does not apply to ANRITSU connectors that have failed due to normal wear Also the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer unauthorized modification or misuse or operation outside of 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 NOTICE ANRITSU Company has prepared this manual for use by ANRITSU Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation and maintenance of ANRITSU Company equipment and computer programs The drawings specifications and info
101. SSION AND RETURN LOSS 5 7 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT 5 11 ALTERNATE SWEEP MEASUREMENT 5 19 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT 5 27 ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUREMENT 5 33 PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT ens eoe deer 5 37 DIRECTIVITY CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT 5 43 INTRODUCTION OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURE 541XXA Network Analyzer o 0 00000401 0000 0000 00000 RF Output loooooloso ojo oo 541XXA OM Chapter 5 Measurement and Calibration Procedures This chapter describes How to check that the instrument is operating properly How to perform a measurement setup calibration How to make transmission return loss power and alternate sweep frequency range measurements The 541XXA Network Analyzer undergoes a comprehensive self test when turned on or when the Self Test key is pressed The ALL TESTS PASSED message that displays on the screen at the conclusion of the self test signifies that all internal control circuits are operating prop erly To perform a simple operational check that confirms that the fre quency source and network analyzer circuits are functioning follow the procedure outlined below Step 1 Connect an RF detector between the RF Output con nector
102. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press the Channel 1 Display On Off key left to On Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key left to On Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Select TRANSMISSION then SELECT INPUT from the displayed menu left 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES CHANNEL 1 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO A B R RATIO B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT CHANNEL 2 INPUT B TRANSMISSION PRECISION RL SWR POWER DTF VIEW CAL TRACE MEMORY REF LINE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT Select RATIO A R from the displayed menu left Press the Channel 2 Menu key left Select RETURN LOSS then SELECT INPUT from the displayed menu left 5 29 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT CHANNEL 2 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO A B R RATIO A R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Output Power Frequency RF On Off 190 Calibration 5 Display On Off amp 5 30 Step 10 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Select RATIO B R from the displayed menu left Set the Source controls left to the desired frequency range and power output level for the test For the ex ample in Figure 5 4 the start frequency is 0 700 GHz stop frequency is
103. TECTOR OFFSETS CALIBRATION DATA BEING TAKEN A X XX dB B X XX dB R X XX dB ENTER VALUES PRESS CLEAR WHEN DONE Not displayed for Transmission Only Calibration f test setup is for transmission loss only TEST PORT is the port to which the test device connects typically the 541XXA RF Output Not displayed for 541XXA s without Input R Frequency in MHz for 54107A 54109A and 54111A RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION STEP 1 CONNECT AUTOTESTER TO INPUT B CONNECT OPEN TO TEST PORT PRESS SELECT WHEN READY CALIBRATION WAIT CALIBRATION DATA BEING TAKEN RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION STEP2 REMOVE OPEN AND CONNECT SHORT TO TEST PORT PRESS SELECT WHEN READY CALIBRATION WAIT CALIBRATION DATA BEING TAKEN CALIBRATION COMPLETED CONNECT TEST DEVICE PRESS SELECT WHEN READY Figure 5 2 Calibration Menus Sequencing 5 10 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 5 4 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT below Step I e Step 2 I essai E E gt 110 e Step 3 o System Menu _ Step 4 300 Qi gal ojoo eo 1 oo Calibration _ 541 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN L
104. TF DB DTF SWR VIEW CAL SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE NOTE USE THEN PRESS SELECT selecting DTF DTF CALIBRATION Indicates frequencies over which the DTF calibration and measurements will be performed CALIBRATION RANGE IS XX XXXX GHz TO XX XXXX GHz PERFORM CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS USE THEN PRESS SELECT To Instruction Sheet See Chapter 6 for additional menus CONNECT TERMINATION TO 3 dB PAD PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE 541XXA OM To obtain the CALIBRATION MENU press the Calibration key after INPUT A SET MEDIUM WAVE XXXX XXXX INPUT RANGE XX XX Menu when een 77 MENU is selected gt E DTF MENU INPUT A SET MEDIUM COAX XXXX RANGE XX XX DTF SETUP DATA POINTS 256 512 1024 EXIT DTF SET MODE GUIDE LIST COAX LIST DTF MEDIUM Alternative menus depending on selection of Medium type WAVE XXXX XXXX INPUT COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE with a coax input To delete a previously entered coaxial or waveguide entry NOTE 1 Highlight the entry then press the Select key 2 Choose the ENTER NEW COAX or ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE option 3 Highlight the name the next entry to appear and press Clear key Use this selection when transmission is a hydrid consisting of waveguide ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE ENTER NEW COAX PREVIOUS MENU Enter approximate length
105. TION TEST 8 3 BASIC MEASUREMENT TEST 8 5 PRINTER OPERATION TEST 8 16 Repair WARNING AA WARNING This equipment can not be repaired by the operator DO NOT at tempt to remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal components Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards should service this equipment There are high voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel In addition there is a risk of damage to precision components 8 1 INTRODUCTION 6 2 FRONT PANEL OPERATION TEST Is this set to correct voltage 0 un COCCI o System Menu 541XXA OM Chapter 8 Operational Checkout Procedures This section is common to all standard models of 541XXA Network Analyzers The tests provided are designed to disclose damage that may have occurred in transit This test verifies that all the front panel switches and LED s are opera tional The test involves pressing each key of each key group and check ing that the 541XXA responds correctly Equipment 541XXA under test Required Procedure Verify that the 541XXA rear panel voltage selector switch is set to the correct value Connect the power cable to the 541XXA and switch the unit on Step 1 Observe that during power up all of
106. USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 4 Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS left RESET MENU Step 5 Check that the printer has sufficient paper and is on RESET IS line CONFIGURED TO KEEP CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS RESET USE THEN PRESS SELECT So Se ae Step 6 Press the Hard Copy Menu key 9 o 541 8 17 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PRINTER OPERATION PROCEDURES TEST Step 7 Press the Start key The printer should print a copy of the 541 screen display This will take approximately one minute to complete End of Procedure 8 18 541 Appendix 54100 Series Technical Data Sheet A inritsu Wiltron 541 00A Series Network Analyzers 1 MHz to 110 GHz Technical Data Sheet B cowed BANDWIDTH SEARCH HODE 9 3 00 48 T PR 2 ej Re air y O ES d High Performance Solutions in an Economical Network Analyzer MEASUREMENTS The 54100A Series Network Analyzer include models and mea surement components from 1 MHz to 110 GHz Measurement Modes Transmission dB Relative Group Delay ns Return Loss dB Precision Return Loss dB SWR linear SWR Power dBm and optional Distance To Fault feet or meters ANALYZER Dynamic Range 55 dBm to 16 dBm Autozeroing implements AC detection on a single cycle
107. VIEW MENU or complete instrument state number for previewing ANRITSU 54147A STORED SETUP 0 CURRENT Enter additional numbers to preview additional stores MEAS TYPE TRANSMSSN A RETN LOSS B OFFSET 0 00 dB 0 00 dB PREVIEW MENU RESOLUTION 10 00 dB 0 00 dB NON VOLATILE MEMORY XX HIGH LIMIT OFF OFF STORE TO Use the keypad lt Enter gt key to enter LOW LIMIT OFF OFF PREVIEW the desired setup number for previewing 0 a setup gt RECALL THE SMOOTHING MIN MIN Enter additional numbers to preview 2 02 15 94 10 empty PREVIEWED Recalls the data from the store number entered above AVERAGING OFF OFF additional stores 3 empty 11 empty SETUP DATA RECALL THE DATA POINTS 401 4 empty 12 empty START STOP PREVIEWED 5 empty 13 empty MORE DIR MORE DIR is a scroll function Selecting it causes PRIMARY SWEEP 0 0100 GHz 20 000 GHz SETUP DATA 6 empty non volatile memory and floppy disk stored life ALTERNATE SWEEP off off 7 empty MAIN MENU locations to sequentially appear DIRECTORY RF LEVEL 7 0 dBm LEVELING INTERNAL MAIN MENU M1 off M4 off M7 off Figure 4 7 System Functions Key Group Menus 3 of 3 541XXA OM 4 23 4 24 Chapter 5 Measurement and Calibration Procedures Table of Contents 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 INTRODUCTION Ware weeds 4 5 8 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURE 5 3 MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION TRANSMI
108. WR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE USE ATHEN PRESS SELECT VIEW CAL REF LINE CHANNEL n V REFERENCE LINE ON gt OFF USE KNOB TO ADJUST POSITION PRESS CLEAR WHEN FINISHED Configures measurement trace n for Transmission measurement Configures measurement trace n for Return Loss measurement Sheet 2 MENU CHANNEL 2 INPUT BA TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS Configures measurement trace for Relative Group Delay PRECISION RL REL G DELAY Configures measurement trace n for SWR Standing Wave Ratio measurement SWR Configures measurement trace n for Power measurement Displays Calibration Data for measurement channel associated with measurement trace n Sheet 2 VIEW CAL SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY REF LINE USE THEN PRESS SELECT I Displays Calibration Data for measurement channel associated with measurement trace n Turns on reference line indicator for measurement trace n and allows vertical position to be adjusted Turns off reference line for trace wA I Adjusts vertical position of reference line for trace n SELECT INPUT NON RATIO USE THEN PRESS SELECT TRACE MEMORY TRACE DATA VIEW TRACE MEMORY VIEW DATA MEM TRACE MEMORY STORAGE MENU USE PRESS SELECT Displays current measurement trace n with
109. WR mm cm 1 003 18A50 0 5018 GPC 7 GPC 7 Meee 7 30 Beaded End 18N50 N m 18NF50 0 5 to 18 N f GPC 7 1 006 7 30 1 006 19550 WSMA 0 810 26 5 ous 85 25 19SF50 WSMA f to 26 5 GHz 19K50 K m 19KF50 0 8 to 40 K f 1 020 1 020 2 9 15 13 Waveguide SWR Autotesters Frequency Test Port Input Model Range Directivity Return Loss Flange Connector 560 WR229 3 6 to 4 2 GHz WR229 40 dB 22 dB UG 1350 U N f 560 WR137 5 9 to 6 5 GHz WR137 40 dB 22 dB UG 1356 U N f SC5302 6 5 to 7 1 GHz WR137 38 dB 22 dB UG 1356 U N f SC5121 7 1 to 7 9 GHz WR137 38 dB 22 dB UG 1356 U N f SC5125 7 3 to 7 7 GHz WR112 40 dB 22 dB UG 1358 U N f 560 WR90 10 7 to 11 7 GHz WR90 40 dB 19 dB UG 1360 U N f SC5122 12 7 to 13 3 GHz WR75 40 dB 19 dB UDR120 N f SC5123 14 0 to 14 5 GHz WR62 40 dB 19 dB UG 419 U N f SC5137 14 5 to 15 5 GHz WR62 40 dB 19 dB UG 419 U N f 560 WR42 18 to 19 GHz WR42 40 dB 19 dB UG 595 U N f SC5124 21 2 to 23 6 GHz WR42 38 dB 19 dB UG 595 U KT 560 WRXX Customer Specified Contact AW Contact AW Customer Specified N f WAVEGUIDE SWR AUTOTESTERS New Waveguide SWR Autotesters are tuned for unequaled high directivity performance with a coaxial to waveguide flange installed on the test port The result is a small package that is a more rugged b easier to use c more accurate and d more reliable than precision waveguid
110. ain and alternate sweeps In this mode the main sweep parameters ap ply to display Channel 1 and the alternate sweep pa rameters apply to Channel 2 Similar to the Frequency key menus the first menu pertains to the Start Stop mode of operation the second to the Cen ter Frequency Width mode This function is not available in the DTF mode Displays one of two marker frequency input data readout menus Figure 4 3 Each menu allows the frequency for each of the four markers to be speci fied and displays the data readout for both channels at the marker frequencies selected The selectable frequency range is 999 to 999 for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A and 999 to 999 GHz for all other models The marker selected for data entry is referred to as the Active Marker This function is not available in the DTF mode 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL OPERATION NOTE Negative frequency units exam ple 1 500 GHz may be used when unit is operated in the Fre quency Scaling Mode Refer to paragraph 3 9 for information about this mode of operation Output Power Key NOTE When frequency markers coincide with displayed graticule lines the RF On Off resultant vertical line approxi Key and mates a solid line Tndicator CAUTION Depending on the application ex Leveling cessive source RF output power Key and may be produced with no input Indicators connected to the External ALC In put Damage to sensitive test de vic
111. alibration DETECTED SIGNALS If Required SWR Autotester lt Reflected Signal Switch under top cover ov il 1234 567891011 Centronics Interface Open Short o DUT Printer Adapter RF Detector Transmitted Signal Figure 5 1 Typical Setup for Transmission And Return Loss Measurements 541XXA OM 5 7 MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Calibration Menu Calibration Procedure Step 1 oo 2332073 Step2 5 8 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES The main calibration menu has three selections START CAL This selection displays the instructions or menu prompts for the normal calibration sequence for trans mission and reflection measurements DETECTOR OFFSETS This selection allows an offset expressed in dB to be specified for any detector used with the A B or R in puts A typical useisfor when an attenuator is placed before the detector to protect it These values remain in memory even after the 541XXA is powered down The offsets can be cleared by reselecting DETECTOR OFFSETS and entering 0 dB Whenever more detector offsets are used a status message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Example DET OFS ABR indicates that non zero offsets have been entered for each of the three inputs DC CAL MENU This selection is used in conjunction with the POWER se
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113. at perform specific functions directly when selected Those that require data parameter entry be fore the Enter key is pressed Those that produce submenus when selected Menu selections may be cancelled before the Enter key is pressed by pressing the Clear key NOTE While reading this section follow along us ing the front panel controls and associated menus Refer to the figures that describe the menus in each group The annotation for these figures describe each menu selec tion in detail 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL MENU KEY KEY GROUP OPERATION 3 5 MENU KEY GROUP Menu Select Figure 3 3 Menu Key Group Keys 3 6 DATA ENTRY KEY GROUP The Menu key group keys Figure 3 3 select and control the up and down movement of the menu cursor Up Down Keys Select Key Moves the menu cursor up or down to indicate the menu item that can be selected These keys are ac tive whenever any menu is displayed When pressed selects the menu item adjacent to the menu cursor This key is used in conjunction with the Menu up down key The Data Entry keys and knob Figure 3 4 are used to enter data into the setup menu selections The units associated with the entered data are determined by the menu displayed during entry and by the model levels in dB or dBr for all models frequency in MHz for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A and in GHz for all other models Units are not ente
114. ath followed when AUTOSAVE is set to ON AUTOMATICALLY INCREMENTS LAST STORE TO NEXT VALID STORENUMBER AND TITLE SAVE RECALL DATA TYPE SETUP ONLY COMPLETE INST STATE TRACE MEMORIES DISPLAYED TRACES SPREADSHEET FORMAT MAIN MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT SET FILE EXTENSION FOR SPREADSHEET ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ123456789 DEL CLR DONE MAIN MENU DEFAULT USE THEN PRESS SELECT DIRECTORY OF SAVE SETUPS COMPLETE INSRUMENT STATES or This menu lets you select one of the data types shown SETUP ONLY COMPLETE INST STATE TRACE MEMORIES or DISPLAYED TRACES SPREADSHEET FORMAT as the data type The name of the selected type then appears in the DATA TYPE area of the SAVE RECALL main menu If DIRECTORY is ON SAVE RECALL Configure menu a directory listing of memory store locations appear and the MORE DIR choice lets you access other directory screens Enter 3 characters from the keypad and press Enter key Sets file extension to factory default characters and returns to main menu DIRECTORY OF TRACE MEMORIES NON VOLATILE MEMORY 0 current setup 1 test 1 2 test 2 3 empty 4 empty 5 empty 6 empty 7 empty 03 28 94 12 20 94 02 15 94 SETUP ONLY SETUP ONLY appears for this example The two RECALL bracketed labels are associated with the like named options in the SAVE RECALL Data Type menu FAST RECALL
115. ation A3 Signal Uncal Channel Preset or A5 Signal Channel ADC failed Index 2 INTENSITY MONITOR GRATICULE MAX Index 3 USE KNOB OR KEYPAD ENTRY USE PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM key groups are described below The individual keys within each key Condition Fault group are described in separate paragraphs headed with the key Power On Off When pressed to On power is ap plied to the instrument and a self test is initiated If the self test passes the message ALL TESTS PASSED is displayed on the screen If the self test fails an error message is displayed and one or more of the control panel LED indicators will flash A different LED indicator will flash for each specific type of fault The LED indicator fault detection codes are listed at left and in Appendix B Table B 2 This coding makes it possible to locate a fault even if the CRT or display circuitry has failed Each time power is applied the control settings for all 541XXA functions are set to those in effect dur ing the last usage of the unit These settings may be reset to the factory selected values by using the RE SET selection from the SYSTEM menu The default settings are listed in Appendix B Table B 1 Intensity Displays the intensity control menu left on the screen The selections from this menu enable you to adjust the CRT and or graticule dis play intensity using either the data ent
116. b Alternating sweep mode measurement display of the return loss characteristics of the same 500 MHz filter Trace 2 shows an expanded view of the return loss characteristics As shown the maximum return loss is approximately 66 dB at 500 MHz the minumum is approximately 10 dB Note that the Trace 2 Reference Line is offset by 10 dB Figure 5 3 Examples of Alternating Sweep Mode Measurements 541XXA OM 5 23 ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT i9 o o o Cursor On Off 0l C agi C C C C 0 G Q DOOGOO ofoee 4 O CC e e Menu CHANNEL 2 INPUT B TRANSMISSION PRECISION RL SWR POWER VIEW CAL TRACE MEMORY REF LINE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 5 24 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press the Cursor On Off key left Observe the readout to obtain transmission measure ment data at frequencies of interest If desired make a hard copy printout of the transmis sion loss data as described in Step 15 of paragraph 5 4 Return Loss Measurement Press the Channel 2 Menu key left Select RETURN LOSS and SELECT INPUT from the displayed menu 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT ALTERNATING SWEEP PROCEDURES MEASUREMENT Step 22 Select NON RATIO B from the displayed menu CHANNEL 2 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO A R RAT
117. brated with a different input connector selected for channel Remegy Re calibrate the 54XXA with current settings or proceed with caution measurement results must be interpreted to compensate for the problem 007 Invalid Calibration Data INVALID CAL DATA Problem Subtract Trace Memory feature presently selected Remedy Re calibrate or de select Subtract Trace Memory from measurement setup 008 Trace Memory Start Error Channel 1 n MEM START 009 Trace Memory Start Error Channel 2 XX XXXX GHz 010 W Trace Memory Stop Error Channel 1 n MEM STOP 011 Trace Memory Stop Error Channel 2 XX XXXX GHz Problem The current frequency range includes frequencies outside of the range covered by the specified Trace Memory Remedy Adjust current frequency range or cancel use of the specified Trace Memory 012 Calibration Power Error Channel 1 CAL POWER 013 Calibration Power Error Channel 2 n XX XX dBm Problem The current output power is different from the power value used during the last calibration Remedy Re calibrate using new power level or adjust current power level to calibration value 014 U Keypad Entry Error ENTRY ERROR Problem The last keypad input is not within credible limits for the current data parameter RE ENTER Channel Number F Hardware Fault OK information message GPIB U User Error keyboard input etc W Warning Only 541XXA OM OPERATING DATA WAR
118. ce SWR Connectors 1091 136 DC to 1 5 GHz 750 14 F f to F f 1091 137 DC to 1 5 GHz 750 14 N f to F m 1091 168 DC to 1 5 GHz 750 1 06 N m to F m 1091 169 DC to 1 5 GHz 75 1 06 N m to F f 1091 170 DC to 1 5 GHz 75 1 06 N f to F f 1091 171 DC to 1 3 GHz 500 1 03 N m BNC m 1091 172 DC to 1 3 GHz 500 1 03 N m BNC f 1091 173 DC to 1 3 GHz 50 Q 1 03 N f BNC m 1091 174 DC to 1 3 GHz 500 1 03 N f BNC f 1091 175 DC to 1 3 GHz 75Q 1 03 N m BNC m 1091 176 DC to 1 3 GHz 75Q 1 03 N m BNC f 1091 177 DC to 1 3 GHz 75Q 1 03 N f BNC m 1091 178 DC to 1 3 GHz 75Q 1 03 N f BNC f 1091 26 DC to 18 GHz 500 1 3 5 1091 27 DC to 18 GHz 502 1 3 N m SMA f 1091 80 DC to 18 GHz 502 1 3 N f SMA m 1091 81 DC to 18 GHz 500 1 3 N f SMA f CONVERTIBLE SWR AUTOTESTER TEST PORT HEADS DUT Test Head Frequency Open Short Connector Model Range Model SMA f 25550 DC to 26 5 GHz 22KF50 SMA m 25SF50 DC to 26 5 GHz 22K50 3 5 mm f 25L50 DC to 30 GHz 22 50 3 5 251 50 DC to 30 GHz 22K50 K f 25K50 DC to 40 GHz 22KF50 K m 25KF50 DC to 40 GHz 22K50 SMA f SMA m 255 50 DC to 26 5 GHz 22 50 K f m Set of Four DC to 40 GHz 22K50 Part Frequency Number Range Impedance SWR Connectors 34NN75B DC to 3 GHz 75 14 N m to N m 34NFNF75B DC to 3 GHz 75 14 N f to N f 34NN50A DC to 18 GHz 500 1 1 N m to N m 34NFNF50 DC to 18 GHz 500 1 1 N f to
119. covering is capable of generating a static charge ATTENTION Static Sensitive Devices Handie Only at Static Safe Work Stations Reusable Container Do Not Destroy 4 Wear static discharge wristband 5 when working with static sensitive components Label all static sensitive devices 6 Keep component leads shorted together whenever possible T Handle PCBs only by their edges 8 Do not handle by the edge connectors 10 ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS Lift amp handle solid state devices by 9 their bodies never by their leads Transport and store PCBs and other static sensitive devices in static shielded containers Keep workspaces clean and free of any objects capable of holding or storing a static charge Figure 1 6 1 14 Static Sensitive Component Handling Procedures 541XXA OM GENERAL INFORMATION 1 14 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT Table 1 3 lists the recommended test equipment required for perform ance verification and calibration procedures and for troubleshooting Model 541XXA Network Analyzers Each equipment entry includes a USE code that indicates the type of usage for that piece of equipment These codes are described below Code Type of Testing C Calibration P Performance Verification T Troubleshooting Table 1 3 Recommended Test Equipment 1 of 2 CRITICAL RECOMMENDED INSTR STRUMENT SPECIFICATION MANUFACTURE
120. cribed The flowcharts are also indexed in the table be low Key Group Name Figure Number Number of Sheets Network Analyzer 4 2 2 Source 4 3 1 Cursor 4 4 1 Hard Copy 4 5 1 Enhancement 4 6 1 System 4 7 3 4 3 4 4 FRONT PANEL MENUS 541XXA OM Ce Menu Sheet 3 KEY GROUP Network Analyzer 1 CHANNEL 2 N On Off Limits Calibration Starts the Calibration Sequence see text Jo Display O H He HO Sheet 3 measured data LIMITS JM LIMITS MENU SINGLE LINE LIMITS COMPLEX LIMITS TRACE MASK TEST LIMITS TO wm SINGLE COMPLEX USE THEN PRESS SELECT CHANNEL 1 MASK MENU STORE TRACE TO MASK NEW MASK DATA LOADED CHANNEL X USE THEN PRESS SELECT Y If Fill Limit Array Violation CHANNEL n COMPLEX TESTING FOR LIMITS 1 CHANNEL 1 1 XXXXX 2 XXXXX CHANNEL n A COMPLEX LIMITS LIMITS OVERLAP AT XXXX GHz PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE OR PRESS LIMITS TO AMMEND Turns designated measurement trace Channel 1 or 2 on or off Also turns on associated reference line indicator limit Offset 5 0 lines and CHANNEL indicator LED Resolution l l Autoscale Sets screen display for the designated measurement trace at o
121. cribes the Relative Group Delay feature It provides a detailed step by step procedure for performing a Relative Group Delay measurement and calibration Relative Group Delay is selected from the Channel 1 Menu key top left or Channel 2 Menu key bottom left Pressing the key displays the appropriate Channel 1 or Channel 2 menu below Relative Group Delay may be viewed simultaneously with transmis sion or return loss CHANNEL 2 INPUT A or B CHANNEL 1 INPUT A or B TRANSMISSION o o o o TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL SWR POWER VIEW CAL SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY REF LINE 7 3 TESTSET UPS 541XXA OM MORE PRESS PRESS PRESS SELECT PRESS SELECT Test setups for relative group delay measurements are shown in Fig ures 6A 1 and 6A 2 NOTE Figures 1 and 2 show part numbers for N type connectors Refer to the 54100A Series Network Analyzer Configura tion Chart tabulation on page 8 of the 54100A Technical Data Sheet in Appendix A for other connector type part numbers 7 3 5 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY SETUPS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION 541 Network M c PA b O o o o R ANRITSU 560 7N50B Device Under Test Detector Figure 6A 1 Relat
122. cted Stops Hard copy output operation for device indicated by LED s If output is to printer stop is almost immediate set text If to plotter the current data string is plotted and the plotter is left in a reset state GPIB Interface NOT Set to Plotter Mode gt gt PRINTER MENU display on the printer TABULAR 26 POINT 51 POINT 101 POINT 201 POINT 401 POINT MARKERS LIMITS ENTER TITLES PLOTTER MENU GRAPH Prints the measurement screen Selects the number of data points to be printed per measurement channel 26 51 101 201 or 401 Prints data only from the frequency marker measurement points Prints measurement limit data only Plots the screen display on plotter Plots only the graticule data from the screen display Plots only the measurement trace data Plots only the titling data from the screen display Plots only the cursor readout data GPIB Interface Set to Plotter Mode PLOTTER MENU CURSOR USE THEN PRESS SELECT ENTER TITLES PRINTER MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT SELECT TITLE ai TO ENTER USE THEN PRESS SELECT TITLE ENTRY XXXXX ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789 DONE lt gt CLR DEL DONE USE KNOB TO SELECT TEXT PRESS ENTER OR SELECT PREVIOUS MENU Up to twelve characters may be entered as an identifier or the type of test such as TNSM for transmission Present Identity
123. d Blue Signal 5 1 Ox 0 20 50 20 4 not used not used 100100000 OS SS Oy amp 5 not used not used 6 Key Pin Red Return 7 Mono Return Green Return 8 not used Blue Return 9 no pin no pin 10 Digital Ground Digital Ground 11 not used Digital Ground 12 not used not used 13 H Sync H Sync 14 V Sync V Sync 15 not used not used Figure B 2 Pinout of EXTERNAL MONITOR Rear Panel Connector B 12 541XXA OM PINOUT FOR REAR PANEL OPERATING GPIB CONNECTOR DATA GPIB IEEE 488 12 1 WY 24 18 Pin No Function Description Pin No Function Description 1 DIO1 13 0105 2 0102 14 DIO6 3 DIO3 15 DIO7 4 DIO4 16 DIO8 5 EOI 17 REN 6 DAV 18 Logic Ground 7 NRFD 19 Logic Ground 8 NDAC 20 Logic Ground 9 IFC 21 Logic Ground 10 SRQ 22 Logic Ground 11 ATN 23 Logic Ground 12 Chassis Ground 24 Logic Ground Figure B 3 Pinout for Rear Panel GPIB Connector 541XXA OM B 13 B 14 Appendix National Instruments Cards Installation and Data GPIB PCII ITA Card and GPI B 232CR A Converter Table of Contents C 1 C 2 C 3 CNG RUE ie S BS S08 cer eae Seo e Gd 1 3 GPIB 232CT A RS 232 IEEE 488 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 3 CARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 5 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE NI 488 MS DOS HANDLER SOFTWARE
124. d for both ERE 2 sweep Stop Frequency STOP channels if on XX XXXX GHz XX XXXX GHz M2 9 1000 M6 OFF Enter the sweep Start Frequency 1 6 40dB PRESS SELECT in GHz for Alternate Sweep ALT START 2 43 21dB M7 OFF XX XXXX GHz M3 OFF FOR Enter the sweep Stop Frequency M8 OFF EXTERNAL CENTERWIDIH in GHz for Alternate Sweep ALT STOP LEVELING XX XXXX GHz Use MENU UP DOWN 2 5 67dB and SELECT keys to CONNECT PRESS SELECT select marker M1 M8 MARKERS 5 8 MARKERS 1 4 EXTERNAL FOR as Active Marker Press SELECT key DETECTOR Connect output of external CENTER WIDTH PESE ONERE M eT OO bees MENU arker On Off detector to rear panel EXTERNAL ALC input POWER LEVEL Enter the sweep Center Frequenc MENU e SET EXTERNAL WIDTH Enter the Sweep Width in GHz CENTER EXTERNAL Message displayed briefly BOWER XX XXXX GHz Enter the sweep Center Frequency XX XXXX GHz LEVELING in GHz for Alternate Sweep PASSED PRESS SELECT XX X FOR Enter the Sweep Width in GHz XX XXXX GHz T START STOP of Alternate Sweep RESCALING ALT CENTER Returns to previous Enter the desired frequency XX XXXX GHz operating mode PRESS SELECT source RF Output power level SECURE MODE TO RESCALE EXTERNAL ALT WIDTH XX XXXX GHz FREQUENCY DETECTOR PRESS SELECT FREQUENCY FOR MENU DTF MODE EXTERNAL SECURE MODE START STOP LEVELING t Message displayed briefly ACTIVE ENT
125. d mode measurement is given below Key Assumptions DTF measurement of a coaxial transmission line us ing a 54117A or 54147A Maximum frequency range of the transmis sion line is 2 to 8 GHz distance scale is in meters and display resolu tion is 512 data points Step 1 Connect the test setup for a ratio mode measurement per Figure 6 1 Step 2 Press the System Menu key left Step 3 Select SYSTEM SETUP from the displayed menu left Step 4 Select MORE from the displayed menu left 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Select DISTANCE IN METERS from the displayed Step 5 menu left SYSTEM UTILITIES DISTANCE IN FEET CLEAR NON VOLATILE MEMORY SET FILE EXTENSIONS GPIB MODE PRESS PRESS SELECT Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Menu EN Select DTF DB from the displayed menu left Step 7 CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE PRESS PRESS SELECT Step 8 Press the Frequency key left 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Oe g N 00000 DEBE B m _ 2 EN gal FREQUENCY MENU DTF MODE ENTER FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR DTF STOP BELOW 8 0000 GHz
126. d observe the set power level on the 541XX display 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 00 2 OFF 54117A l CURSOR E 4 1 5 74 dBm 1 4 3050 GHz m d Cursor Position 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 START 0 0100 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 1 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 6 0 dBm Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Select POWER and SELECT INPUT from the dis played menu left 5 5 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE PROCEDURES Step 10 Select NON RATIO A from the displayed menu left CHANNEL 1 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO B R RATIO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 11 Press the Cursor On Off key left to obtain a cursor oo data readout display 01 o o o amp Cursor On Off Step 12 Press the RF On Off key left to off and confirm that the trace moves downward to a noise floor of approxi mately 60 dBm Step 13 Press the RF On Off key left to on and confirm that the cursor readout value is approximately equal to the 541XXA power level noted in step 7 Step 14 Press the Output Power key and reduce the level by Ie 265222 STE ET 10 dB Note the new power level dess O E o EN Le Step 15 Confirm that the cursor readout values is approxi ET 2 s 5 mately that noted
127. de menu left lets you select from a list or enter new waveguide or coax types in the same man ner as described for coax This menu choice is intended for use with hybrid transmission lines where a length of waveguide has a coax line on its input After making the appropriate choices in the DTF ME DIUM menu choose PREVIOUS MENU to return to the DTF MENU Here you tell the program how long the input length of coax is In this example we ll say that it is 20 meters Press the Calibration key left 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION DTF CALIBRATION CALIBRATION RANGE IS XXXX GHz TO XXXXX INSTRUCTIONS PRESS PRESS SELECT Step 36 Step 37 Step 38 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Select PERFORM CALIBRATION from the dis played menu left Follow the menu prompts Figure 6 3 and step through the calibration sequence After the calibration completes remove the termina tion and connect the transmission line to be tested NOTE For COAX GUIDE the cursor should be placed at the dis tance where the coax to waveguide transition is located The mismatch reflection creates an easily recognized spike on the calibration screen display END OF PROCEDURE o o o j ooo 00000 0008 90008 006090 E o o 25320 o o A 0 137 e 0 000 0 00 Calibration
128. e quency Enhancement Allows set up of data averaging and smoothing parameters Refer to page 3 25 for key descriptions Hard Copy Initiates a hard copy printout of meas urement results to a printer or plotter in either graphic or tabular form The Menu key displays a menu showing the available print and plot options Refer to page 3 22 for key descriptions Data Entry Used to enter and or change numerical data in setup menus When the cursor is on the knob controls its position Refer to page 3 11 for key descriptions Cursor Keys and menus control selection and function of the CRT display s main and relative cur sors Refer to page 3 19 for key descriptions Menu Moves the menu cursor up or down to indi cate menu options on the CRT Refer to page 3 11 for key descriptions Disk Drive Provides for using 3 5 inch 1 44 MB 2HD floppy disk to save and recall front panel set tings and trace data Refer to page 3 26 for a de tailed description CRT Displays measurement results for selected display channel s Displays control and calibration setup menus as selected by front panel control keys Refer to page 3 9 for a detailed description DISPLAY OPERATION FRONT PANEL 0 0 2 RETN LOSS B 1 fs TRANSMSSN A 7 0 dB DIV OFFSET 10 0 dB dB DIV OFFSET 20 0 dB Ds on CURSOR 1 1 63dB 12 4 2 18 76dB 3 0001GHz AA USS UR 2 10 11 PRESS SELECT FOR CURS
129. e length between separate instruments or the accumu lated cable length between all instruments is too long the data and control lines cannot be driven properly and the system may fail to perform Cable length restrictions are as follows No more than 15 instruments may be installed on the bus Total accumulative cable length in meters may not exceed two times the number of bus instru ments or 20 meters whichever is less 2 4 541 INSTALLATION 2 5 SYSTEM GPIB INTERCONNECTION 2 6 EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTOR 2 7 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND OR SHIPMENT 541XXB OM SYSTEM GPIB INTERCONNECTION NOTE For low EMI applications the GPIB cable should be a fully shielded type with well grounded metal shell connectors The rear panel GPIB IEEE 488 connector is used to interface the 541XXA to an external computer controller or plotter via a standard GPIB cable The ANRITSU Part numbers for standard GPIB cables of various lengths are listed in the technical data sheet in Appendix A GPIB Inter face to an Ex ternal Plotter GPIB Addresses The 541XXA GPIB interface can be configured to con trol a suitable external plotter In this mode of op eration the GPIB is dedicated to this application and only the 541XXA and the plotter are connected to the GPIB Standard GPIB cables are used to inter connect to the plotter The 541XXA leaves the factory with the default GPIB address set to 6
130. e 541XXA it is possible to locate the DUT more than 200 feet from the 541XXA refer to Chapter 1 Ratio mode is used to maintain system calibration when the RF OUTPUT level is changed during the test Step 1 Connect test equipment per Figure 5 4 except do not connect the test device Turn the printer on Step 2 Press the Power key left to On Verify the 541XXA passes the Self Test satisfactorily Switch under top cover ON 1234 567891011 541XXA Scalar Centronics Interface Network Analyser a ooooooo S 2522022 o es Printer o L Output CAUTION R Max Reverse Power is 5W Max DC voltage is 50V m lt SWR Autotester Detectors gt Open Short q H Test Device Connect When Directed by Calibration Menu Figure 5 4 Typical Equipment Test Setup for a Ratio Mode Measurement 541XXA OM 5 27 RATIO MODE MEASUREMENT 2 o ooo o e oo e Oo E a 2 3 E aie Menu CHANNEL 1 INPUT A RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 5 28
131. e Cursor Readout Maximum Peak Search Minimum Search Next Marker Active Marker dB Search Absolute left right or bandwidth dB Search Relative The menu selections for these functions are de scribed in the following paragraphs 3 19 CURSOR KEY GROUP Cursor On Off NOTE Key If the NEXT MKR selection has been previously selected and if frequency markers have been set up pressing the Select key will move the cursor to the next frequency marker Cursor On Off Key USAGE NOTE Menis Main vs Relative Cursor When the main cursor is the only one in use relative mode OFF the cursor search func tions searches the trace for the value specified in the dB SEARCH VALUE parameter However when the RELA TIVE cursor is also on the Relative Cur search looks for a difference between the relative cursor reading and the main cursor reading to match that SEARCH VALUE Example Enter 3dB search value and calibrate for a transmis sion measurement When the DUT is inserted the CURSOR SEARCH main cursor only will look for 3dB transmis sion measurement If how ever the relative cursor was also turned ON then the 541XXA will search for a posi tion where the difference be tween the reading at the rela tive cursor which can be placed anywhere and that at the main cursor will be 3dB This allows for example a search to be made after a
132. e P xxm 6 16 6 7 LOCATING FAULTS IN A MULTI TYPE LINE 6 17 6 8 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 6 18 6 1 INTRODUCTION 6 2 OPERATION 6 3 DTF SWR MEASUREMENT MODE 541XXA OM Chapter 6 Distance To Fault DTF Measurement and Calibration This chapter describes the Distance To Fault DTF feature It pro vides a detailed step by step procedure for performing a DTF measure ment and calibration This chapter also contains charts and tables pro viding coaxial and waveguide performance data The frequency is set for the main 541XXA operation using the Fre quency key in the Source key group right side of front panel When the DTF mode is entered the frequency previously set is the maximum range of the instrument default or the range that was last used in the DTF mode If this range is very narrow it automatically increases the minimum range over which a DTF measurement is performed In other words the sweep must be wide enough to generate sufficient re flective ripples for fault analysis Being able to alter the frequency range lets you restrict the DTF operation to frequencies that the test device or cable can propagate The DTF mode can display in dB or SWR A dB display is accessed by selecting DTF DB from the Channel 1 menu An SWR display is ac cessed from a separate menu that appears when the Channel 1 Menu key is pressed a second time When in DTF SWR display mode the Channel 1 and 2 traces will display SWR values Th
133. e assembly and into the rear panel of the instrument This completes the installation of the slide assembly 2 10 541XXB OM Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation Table of Contents 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 INTRODUCTION 3 2 duce ean es ee 3 5 FRONT PANEL KEY GROUP DESCRIPTION 3 5 CRI DISPDAY x px 3 9 Measurement Display and Annotation 3 9 Network Analyzer Settings 3 9 Model Status Information 3 9 Source Frequency Power And Horizontal Resolution graticule Settings 3 9 KEY GROUPS GENERAL 3 10 Operation of Control Key 3 10 Operation of Setup Menu 3 10 MENU KEY GROUP 3 11 Up Down 3 11 Select woh ub Ee EDS de iA ed 3 11 DATA ENTRY KEY GROUP 3 11 Data Entry Keypad 9 11 Data Entry Knob 9 11 Enter We e a ke a 3 12 3 12 NETWORK ANALYZER KEY GROUP 3 12 Display On Off Key and Indicator 3 12 Offset Resolution Key and Menus 3 12 Autoscale Key 9 12 Limits Key and 3 12 Menu Key and Menus 3 13 8 8 8 9 8 10 8 12 Calibration Menus 3 13 11 3
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135. e cursor and single limits are also in SWR The Relative cursor is displayed in dBr NOTE If a trace is stored to Channel 2 memory and the DTF SWR mode is exited the relative dBr cursor value is invalid un til new trace memory data is stored All other operator parameters are accessed using the DTF menus that appear when DTF is selected from the Channel 1 or 2 Menu key The DTF SWR measurement mode is described in the following para graphs Access to Press the Channel 1 Menu key until the DTF SWR DTF SWR menu left appears Measurement Mode 6 3 5 SETUPS PRESS PRESS SELECT 6 4 TEST SETUPS 6 4 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION DTF SWR Normal DTF measurements display trace data in Measurement dB DTF SWR mode translates the dB trace in Mode Opera formation into SWR values The trace offset resolu tional De tion cursor and single limits are also displayed in scription SWR The relative cursor is displayed in relative dB i e dBr All other operational parameters are the same as normal DTF dB mode If a dB trace is re quired when operating in the DTF SWR mode or an SWR trace is required when operating in the DTF DB mode exit the DTF mode and re enter the other DTF SWR or DTF DB mode and the new trace will display as required Recalibration is not re quired when changing between DTF SWR and DTF DB modes The plotter and printer outputs will be in SWR
136. e for making alternate sweep measurements is described be low In this mode the second alternate setup sweep parameters are set differently from the regular sweep usually with a reduced fre quency span This produces an expanded measurement display for the second sweep The alternate sweep mode is controlled via the menus associated with the Alternate Sweep key The equipment setup for this type of measurement is generally the same as for transmission and re turn loss measurements Step 1 Connect test equipment per Figure 5 1 except do not connect the test device Turn the printer on Step 2 Press the Power key left to On Step 3 At the conclusion of the self test set up and calibrate the 541XXA with Input A Channel 1 set for trans mission measurement and Input B Channel 2 set for return loss measurement Refer to steps in paragraph 5 4 as necessary Transmission Loss Measurement Step 4 Press the Channel 1 Menu key 5 19 ALTERNATING SWEEP MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Step 5 Select TRANSMISSION and SELECT INPUT from the CHANNEL 1 displayed menu INPUT A RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 6 Select NON RATIO A from the displayed menu CHANNEL 1 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO B R RATIO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 7 Press the Channel 2 Menu key
137. ect 401 from the next menu to appear left Read the transmission level from the cursor menu readout as before note that the reading is much stead ler 5 15 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Press the Smoothing key left to off Press the Hard Copy Menu key left If device identify date and test device information is 1 TRANSMSSN 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 54117A 2 OFF z CURSOR 1 1 40 16 dB 3 5411 GHz PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU START 2 0000 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 1 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm Step 17 Display On Off L 5 16 required then select ENTER TITLES refer to Sec tion III Front Panel Operation as necessary Select GRAPH to print the displayed graphic or select 26 51 101 201 or 401 under TABULAR to print a tabulation at the selected number of frequency points You may also choose to print out a tabulation at only the marker frequencies if frequency markers have been set up 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES o Autoscale CURSOR PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU Step 19 541XXA OM TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Press the Hard Copy Start print key left to print out
138. ection BW Output Power Maximum guaranteed leveled output power is model dependent Typical unleveled output power exceeds the specified leveled output power Operation with unleveled output power degrades rated specifications and is not recommended Reverse Power Protection Up to 1 Watt Power Level Accuracy 1 dB leveled 3 0 dB for models above 20 GHz and 4 0 dB for 50 GHz models Add 0 2 dB for Option 4 75 output Power Level Accuracy Attenuator Optional 70 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB steps Leveled power accuracy degrades by 1 5 dB for models below 20 GHz and 1 9 dB for 20 GHz models 10 kHz Peak Power Level Control Internally Leveled Front panel control adjusts power over a 10 dB range up to 20 dB in some models or from 70 0 dBm to maximum leveled power when Option 2 2A 2B 2C or 2D 70 dB Step Attenuator is installed Power Level Control Externally Leveled Option 6 Front panel control adjusts power range determined by external leveling detector output Flatness determined by leveling detector and coupler characteristics Leveling With External Detector Levels output power at DUT input positions other than near the 54100A source output A leveling detector tracks the RF power level by providing a positive or negative polarity detected signal of 30 to 200 mV to a rear panel BNC connector Leveled Power Variation 1 0 MHz to 1 0 GHz 0 3 dB 1 0 dB Opt 2 1 0 MHz to 2 0 GHz 0 4 dB 1 1 dB Op
139. ed on the screen as shown in Figure 3 9 The abbreviations used are R Remote T Talk L Lis ten S SRQ and LL Local Lockout When pressed while in the GPIB mode this key causes the 541XXA to return to the local mode The 541XXA will not return to the local mode if the local lockout LLO interface function message has been received from the external computer controller re fer to the 541XXA Programming Manual When pressed while in the local mode the current GPIB address displays on the screen This address may be changed by entering a new value via the nu meric keypad and pressing Enter Figure 4 7 The GPIB address is saved in non volatile memory as part of the power up reset parameters This key initiates a self test of the analyzer and signal source If the unit functions properly the screen dis plays ALL TESTS PASSED If the self test fails the screen displays a failure message In addition one of the front panel LED indicators will flash steadily to indicate a specific fault The LED coding for Self Test errors are listed in Appendix B Table B 2 The Cursor keys are shown in Figure 3 10 The menus displayed by these keys are shown in Chapter 4 Figure 4 4 Cursor Cursor SS Measure ments On Off Functions Relative Figure 3 10 Cursor Key Group Keys 541XXA OM The 541XXA includes the following cursor search and readout functions Main Cursor Readout Main Relativ
140. ed with these keys are shown in Chapter 4 Figure 4 3 The two operating modes of the 541XXA internal signal source are Output Normal Mode when either measurement channel is turned on CW Mode when both measurement channels are turned off The source operating frequency in this mode is either the START Frequency Power frequency or for CENTER WIDTH mode LJ CJ Alternate Markers Sweep Frequency On Off Leveling Internal External Unleveled Alternate Figure 3 7 Source Key Group Keys Sweep Key and Menus Markers Key and Menu 3 14 Frequency Center freq 1 2 WIDTH freq Displays one of two menus that allow you to enter the operating frequency parameters for the signal source Figure 4 3 The first menu pertains to the Start Stop Frequency mode of operation the other pertains to the Center Frequency Width mode All frequencies dis played by these menus are in MHz for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A they are displayed in GHz for all other models Each menu may be accessed from the other In the DTF mode the frequency menu can be used to alter the frequency range to accomo date banded devices The DTF mode frequency will not sweep beyond the start stop frequency settings Selects Alternate Sweep mode and displays one of two menus Figure 4 3 that allow you to enter the operat ing frequency parameters for the m
141. edure Step 1 Short the end of the transmission line and make a DTF measurement using a propagation velocity of 1 0 and a 0 dB meter loss Step 2 If you are using type N components in the test setup power divider attenuator etc subtract 0 13m from the distance measurement to account for the test setup The DTF distance is from the middle of the power divider to the end of the transmission line You can measure the test setup length for other component types by shorting the end and using the DTF system Calculate the propagation velocity as follows K Lm dm where the propagation velocity Lm the mechanical length of the line and dm the measured distance to the end of the line minus the test setup distance Calculate the dB meter loss as follows where 1 loss in dB meter lm the measured loss at the end of the line Lm the mechanical length of the line 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT DETERMINING TRANSMISSION MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION LINE LENGTH 6 7 LOCATING FAULTS IN A MULTI TYPE LINE 541XXA OM Step 3 Repeat the DTF measurement on the line using the new calculated values If the corrected measured distance to the end of the line does not equal its mechanical length repeat the entire procedure until it does NOTE The estimates made by this method may not always agree with the theoretical values in Table 6 2 since the DTF pro gram does not correct for mismatch losses T
142. ement 5 43 Disk Drive 3 7 3 26 Display 3 12 Distance To Fault Measurement Determining Propagation Velocity and Loss 6 16 Locating Faults in a Multi Type Line 6 17 Operation Bi ils 6 8 Supplemental Data 6 18 Test Setups 6 4 Distance To Fault Measurement and Calibration Procedure ys 2255 big oY Bees Sas 6 6 Distance To Fault software Option 7 1 6 esiste 1 6 E Enhancement key group 3 7 3 25 Enter Key osos Sila Os aU eS 3 12 Error Warning Messages 1 3 external leveling Option 6 1 5 External Monitor Connector 2 5 F Frequency key 3 14 Frequency 1 4 front panel connector nput A 2 eve b thant ERR a a ee 3 6 Input B ce Se be SE Sed ok Goel e 3 6 Wace a 3 6 RE Outputs ot 2245 A ere doe ae 3 7 Front Panel Cover Option 12 1 6 front panel key Alternate Sweep 3 14 Autoscale voveo oust eat SSH mee 3 12 Averaging 3 25 Calibration vise sh Sas 3 13 Cleat 8 12 Cursor 0 0 8 20 Display 3 12 TCE RAG srt eb awed Tos carus 3 12 Freque nGy 5 95 Baa e 3 14 Graticule 3
143. er is complete the output device starts printing or plotting and the 541XXA is again usable for meas urements The type of hard copy produced is deter mined by the last PRINTER PLOTTER Menu options selected When plotter output is used Plot Progress Mes sages that indicate normal and abnormal plotter conditions are displayed in the menu area at the right side of the screen Plot progress messages are transient they are only displayed momentarily The menu area returns to the previous display when the output data transfer is completed These messages are listed in Table 3 1 page 3 24 Stops Hard copy output operation If output is to printer stop may be delayed depending on size of printer buffer if any If to plotter the current data string is plotted and the plotter is left in a reset state If both hardcopy output devices are active only the device indicated by the LEDs will be stopped To stop the other device select the appropriate hard copy main menu then press Stop 3 23 HARD COPY KEY GROUP 3 24 Table 3 1 Plot Progress Messages FRONT PANEL OPERATION Flot Progress Plot Progress Plotter Condition Message PLEASE WAIT Normal LOADING PLOT BUFFER PLOTTER TYPE Model No PLOTTER Error Plotter needs to be re initialized NOT READY on off or replace paper or no paper condition or PAPER UNCLAMPED ERROR HARDCOPY Error Plot Stop command issued or FAILED plotter disconnected or plott
144. er stopped during plot PLEASE WAIT Error Plotter disconnected or plotter GPIB interface problem LOADING PLOT BUFFER Then J PLOTTER Error NOT READY 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3 19 ENHANCEMENT KEY GROUP om Enhancement Averaging Smoothing Figure 3 13 Enhancement Key Group Keys 541XXA OM ENHANCEMENT KEY GROUP The Enhancement keys and indicators are shown in Figure 3 13 The menus invoked by the keys in this group are shown in Figure 4 6 The usage and operation of these menus are further described below Averaging Key Indicators and Menu Smoothing Key Indica tors and Menu Smoothing Mode Selection Displays a menu that allows you to select data averag ing over 2 to 256 successive sweeps Data averaging can be selected for measurement channel 1 or 2 or both When a channel selection is made the Channel 1 and or Channel 2 LED indicator next to the Aver aging key will be lit accordingly This form of data smoothing retains measurement bandwidth but requires more time to generate the measurement data and display It is an effective method of reducing the effects of random type noise in the measurement data Displays a menu that allows five levels of trace smoothing filtering to be selected for the channel s se lected Figure 4 6 This form of data smoothing re duces the effective bandwidth of the measurement display system and requires some extra time ho
145. es Offset SWR EX E Autotesters and Precision Airlines measure high return a 1 loss values from 20 dB to 60 dB Precision Return Loss Mode automatically verifies the specified performance of these common test components using an Offset SWR Autotester Airline Open Short and a Termination Component Connections for Precision Return Loss Mode 54100A NETWORK AN ALYZER RF OUTPUT cm OFFSET SWR AUTOTESTER PRECISION AIR LINE OPEN SHORT FOR amp DEVICE CALIBRATION UNDER Z TEST SELECTION GUIDE DUT Offset SWR Open Precision Connector Autotester Airline Short Terminations 28A50 GPC 7 560 97A50 20 18A50 22A50 28A50 1 N male 560 97A50 20 18NF50 22N50 26N50 N female 560 97A50 20 18N50 22NF50 26NF50 SMA 28850 malo 560 98KF50 15 19SF50 22550 28850 1 285 50 jemal 560 98KF50 15 19S50 22SF50 28SF50 1 3 5mm 19LF50 malo 560 98KF50 15 8C4127 22K50 28K50 3 5mm 19L50 i male 560 98KF50 15 SC3588 22KF50 28KF50 K male 560 98KF50 15 19KF50 22K50 28K50 K female 560 98KF50 15 19K50 22KF50 28KF50 TTerminations are needed for adapter verification tests and other two port device testing PRECISION AIRLINE SPECIFICATIONS Freq Beaded Range Test Port Port Dia Length Model GHz Connector Connector S
146. es or sensitive test components may result Always setup for this mode of operation with the source output off 3 9 SYSTEM FUNCTION KEY GROUP SYSTEM FUNCTIONS KEY GROUP Frequency markers are displayed on the measure ment screen as dashed vertical lines with an identi fying number at the bottom of the screen see Fig ure 3 14 page 3 27 The currently selected marker Active Marker is displayed with a box around the marker number This marker may be toggled off on by selecting the marker menu and pressing the Se lect key Allows the RF output level power of the signal source to be set Figure 4 3 The data entry keys or the data entry knob may be used to enter the de sired power level The screen display LEVEL indi cator is highlighted to show the new value This key turns the signal source RF output power on or off The RF Off indicator is lit when the output power is off This key connects the internal RF output power level ing circuits to either the internal RF output detector signal or the external detector output signal from the rear panel External ALC Input The Internal and Exter nal LEDs indicate the detector selected The Unlev eled LED is lit whenever the source RF output is unleveled This condition is usually caused by insuf ficient signal applied to the External ALC Input This key group consists of the keys and indicator LED shown in Fig ure 3 8 The main menus and submenus associated with these
147. ess Next remove the Short and connect the Termination to the air line Then press the Select key to start the calibration process Leave the 20 dB Offset Termination in place The cali bration is complete Press Select to start measurement observe that the waveform resembles that shown below 5 46 1 PRECSN RL A 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 474 2 OFF 54147A CALIBRATION COMPLETED CONNECT TEST DEVICE i HI P bn 2 Dy X N H NJ EHI v PRESS SELECT TO CONTINUE START 0 0100 GHz STOP 20 0000 GHz 2 GHz DIV 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES i Step 16 o oo 6 6 Cursor On Off Step I7 CURSOR 1 46 02 dB 10 0050 GHz PRESS SELECT FOR CURSOR MENU 541XXA OM DIRECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Press the Cursor On Off key left to on Observe the CURSOR MENU readout This the re turn loss from the SWR Autotester at the frequency shown END OF PROCEDURE 5 47 5 48 Chapter 6 Distance To Fault DTF Measurement and Calibration Table of Contents 6 1 INTRODUCTION 6 3 6 2 OPERATION 05 ode oe te 6 3 6 3 DTF SWR MEASUREMENT MODE 6 3 6 4 TEST SETUPS cuc uut eno ater p ety ta d 6 4 6 5 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT ANDCALIBRATION 6 6 6 6 DETERMINING PROPAGATION VELOCITY AND BOSSES uox S Sot R
148. ge Frequency Maximum Impedance Connectors Model Range Input Power 1N75C 0 01 3 0 GHz 5W 750 N m to N f 1N50C 0 01 18 0 GHz 5W 500 N m to N f 1K50A 0 01 20 0 GHz 5W 502 K m to K f 1K50B 0 01 26 0 GHz 3W 500 K m to K f Frequency SWR Flatness Model Range max dB Connectors AM NES m OP Ber aus 752 12 05 output BNO 75N50B 0010 500 139 06 B Bee 75KB50 500 To ae es TT 75VC50 201040 Md ida 2 s 35 Wn SMe 0 PRECISION TERMINATIONS These precision metrology grade terminations are used in measurement systems where achieving the smallest possible reflections is critical Maximum Input Power 0 5 W Frequency Test Port Input SWR Model Range GHz Connector Impedance F in GHz 26 75 26NF75 DC to 4 N f 750 1 004 0 0025 26 50 N m 26NF50 DC to 18 N 500 1 004 0 0026F 28A50 1 010 0 001F 28A50 1 Me 1 020 Max 28550 WSMA 1 036 to 18 5 GHz 28SF50 WSMA f 1 173 to 26 5 GHz 28550 1 WSMA 1 020 to 18 5 GHz 28SF50 1 0382623 WSMA f Seg 1 135 to 26 5 GHz 28K50 K m 1 040 to 18 5 GHz DC to 40 500 1 070 to 26 5 GHz 28KF50 K f 1 135 to 40 GHz 28V50B V m 1 070 to 40 GHz DC to 65 500 1 110 to 60 GHz 28VF50B V f 1 230 to 65 GHz
149. gure B 3 The pinout for 3 LINE FUSE Provides overvoltage current protec tion for the 540XXA circuits Unit requires a 4A an tisurge fuse for 115 Vac line voltage or a 2A an tisurge fuse for 230 Vac line voltage 4 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Provides selection of 115 or 230 Vac line voltages When 115 Vac is selected the 541XXA accepts 90 132 Vac 48 400Hz line volt age when 230 Vac is selected the 541XXA accepts 180 265 Vac 48 400Hz line voltage INPUT LINE VOLTAGE RECEPTACLE Provides for connecting line voltage to the 541XXA SMS PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE Provides standard Centronics parallel interface to external printer EXTERNAL ALC INPUT Option 06 Connects external detector signal to internal RF output level ing circuits for signal source Selection of internal or external ALC detectors is made via the LEVELING key located in the SOURCE key group External level detector signal output requirements positive or negative polarity signal 5 to 200mV amplitude HORIZONTAL OUTPUT Sweep Ramp output signal 0 to 10V nominal Instantaneous voltage proportional to present position of sweep within sweep range Figure B 1 541XXA OM Model 541XXA Rear Panel Layout 11 OPERATING PINOUT OF EXTERNAL MONITOR Pin Pin Name Function No Monochrome Color 1 not used Red Signal 2 Mono Dots Green Signal EXTERNAL MONITOR 3 not use
150. han 20 GHz Maintenance Manual Option 25 This option includes a mainte nance manual The 541XXA is shipped with an Operating Manual OM that includes a GPIB User s Guide GPIB UG This option also includes a maintenance manual MM Extra Operation and GPIB Programming Manual Option 26 This option includes an additional copy of the Operating Manual and GPIB User s Guide Portable Printer Option 33 This option adds a portable printer 541XXA OM GENERAL INFORMATION 1 8 MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES 1 9 system ACCESSORIES 1 10 MILLIMETER WAVE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS 1 11 system SPECIFICATIONS 1 12 system RF COMPONENTS 1 19 usinc 5 AUTOTESTERS AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES Measurement accessories include RF cables power splitters precision adapters adapters matching pads and other accessories Model num bers and specifications for these accessories are tabulated in the 54100A Series Network Analyzer Technical Data Sheet contained in Appendix A System accessories consist of leveling detectors power amplifiers RF limiters extender cables GPIB cables and detector adapter cables Model numbers and specifications for these accessories are listed in the 54100A Series Network Analyzer Technical Data Sheet contained in Appendix A The ANRITSU 541XXA Millimeter Wave Reflectometers are designed to operate with the 54147A 20 GHz Network Analyzer This feat
151. he Channel 1 Display On Off key to off Step 18 Press the Channel 2 Autoscale key left Step 19 Read the return loss ratio B R by using the cursor data readout function Step 20 If desired make a hard copy printout of the return loss data as described in Step 15 of paragraph 5 4 Autoscale END OF PROCEDURE 5 32 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 5 7 ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUREMENT ABSOLUTE POWER MEASUREMENT A procedure for using the 541XXA to measure absolute power is given below Step 1 Perform the 541XXA Operational Checkout Procedure as described in paragraph 5 1 Step 2 Verify that the output of the external RF source to be measured is off Step 3 Connect the RF detector between the 541XXA Input A connector and the RF source as shown in Figure 5 6 For a swept frequency power measurement the 541XXA and the RF source must be synchronized The signal from the 541XXA rear panel Horizontal Output can be used to trigger or drive the RF source for this application CAUTION Before performing the measurement deter mine that the power output of the RF source will not exceed the maximum input power limit for the detector and or matching adap tors used Use a suitable attenuator if neces sary 541XXA Network Analyzer o o o Io es RF source to be measured 0000 0000 0 0 00 00070 0000
152. he estimated values should be close however and they can be verified by measuring a known offset mismatch whose value is at least 10 dB worse than the value at the end of the transmis sion line Also most common cable grades only specify nominal values for dielectric constant It is normal for both the dielectric properties and center conductor s concentric ity to vary by about 10 along the length of the cable These normal cable properties cause the propagation veloc ity and the impedance return loss to vary at different dis tances If you know the propagation velocity but not the dB meter loss you can calculate the loss by making a DTF measurement on the shorted line with the correct velocity and 0 dB meter measuring the loss at the short and then applying the above loss formula When you are testing a line with different types of coax or a mixture of different waveguides with different propagation velocities the Dis tance To Fault scale is not accurate because you can input only one ve locity value Consider the following situations You are trying to determine which section contains the fault and you know the lengths and characteristics of each of the sections Use an av erage propagation velocity for the DTF measurement and use the dis tance scale as a relative indication of the locations of the ends of the sections and the location of the fault You know which section contains the fault and you would like to locate
153. he frame ground on the rear panel of the equipment to ground If power is supplied without grounding the equipment there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock WARNING This equipment can not be repaired by the operator DO NOT attempt to remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal components Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards should service this equipment There are high volt age parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel In addition there is a risk of dam age to precision components WARNING Use two or more people to lift and move this equipment or use an equipment cart There is a risk of back injury if this equipment is lifted by one person 541XXA OM DECLARATI 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 Scalar Network Analyzers Model Number 540XXA 541 conforms to the requirement of EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Council Directive 92 3 1 EEC amp 93 68 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 1000 4 2 1995 prE
154. iguration options of the han dler Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 NOTE When installing the MS DOS Handler software use only the National Instruments NI 488 Distribution Disk for GPIB PCII PCIIA MS DOS Handler P N 420039 09 Revi sion C 11 Use of any other versions of the GPIB handler software can cause interfacing problems between the han dler and the devices on the bus Insert the NI 488 Distribution Disk for the GPIB PCII MS DOSHandler into the disk drive At the DOSprompt Type A Press ENTER The AA DOS prompt will appear Run theinstallation program IBSTART and specify the start up boot drive For example if C is the boot drive at the DOS prompt Type IBSTARTC Press lt ENTER gt Follow the instructions on the display Theinstallation program first copies the files GPIB COM and IB CONF EXE from thedistribution disk to theroot directory of the boot drive then it creates thedirectory GPIB PC on theboot drive and cop ies all thefiles on thedistribution disk into this director y Next theprogram adds thelina DEVICE GPIB COM to the com puter s CONFIG SYS filesothat DOS will load the handler whenever the computer is booted Theprogram then prompts you to run the hardware diagnostic pro gram IBDIAG toinsurethe GPIB PCII IIA card is installed and working properly Run the software program IBCONF to change the default soft ware configuration options of the GPIB handler At
155. illimeter wave applications in wireless LANs vehicle collision avoidance and wafer probing have lead to the development of coaxial to waveguide transitions to 67 GHz V connectors and 110 GHz W connectors DISTANCE TO FAULT The optional Distance To Fault software displays impedance discontinuities versus distance based on a swept frequency measurement of transmission line mismatch The software is available by ordering Option 7 with 54100A Series Network Analyzers Measurements Distance To Fault meters or feet Return loss or SWR of fault Frequency Sampling 256 512 or 1024 frequency points Window Functions Hamming 2 term 42 dB sidelobes Blackman Harris 3 term 67 dB sidelobes Anti aliasing Filtering of post detected data rejects indications of false faults caused by signal re reflections during high reflection fault conditions or out of band sweep on antenna systems Distance Accuracy lt 0 01 of range or 2 mm dependent upon knowledge of the propagation velocity for the device under test and the frequency sweep range Dynamic Range gt 80 dB depending upon calibration component return loss and operating frequency range Return Loss Amplitude Accuracy Effective Directivity is dependent upon the return loss of the precision termination used during calibration Distance Range 1 to 5000 meters depending on measurement frequency range and hardware configuration Distance Resolution of one fault
156. in step 14 Output Power NOTE The measurement display can be offset in dB to match a more accurate power level reference such as a power me ter END OF PROCEDURE 5 6 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 3 3 MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION TRANSMISSION AND RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Before the 541XXA is used for a transmission or reflection measure ment a test setup normalization procedure must be performed This procedure is referred to as calibration Calibration is the process whereby losses inherent in a transmission or return loss measurement system are measured stored in internal memory and later subtracted from the test measurement data As a result subsequent screen dis plays and test data reflect the characteristics of the test device only NOTE A calibration is not required before using the 541XXA to perform power measurements When the Calibration key is pressed a series of menus instructions are displayed that guide the user through the calibration procedure The calibration procedure should be performed using the same test set up with the device under test removed that will be used for the actual test This includes using the same power level and measurement fre quencies as for the actual test A typical setup for transmission and re turn loss measurements and calibration is shown in Figure 5 1 541XXA Network Analyzer NOTE Connect During C
157. it in that section without disconnecting the section Make a DTF meas urement using the propagation velocity for that section The distance scale will then be accurate as a percentage of the length of that section For example if the fault is 20 of the total length of the section away from the nearest end and the section is 10 meters long the fault is 2 meters from the end 6 17 SUPPLEMENTAL DISTANCE TO FAULT DATA MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION 6 8 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA This paragraph provides tables and charts to supplement DTF meas urements Table 6 1 contains a chart that converts between SWR Re flection Coefficient and Return Loss Table 6 2 provides transmission line data And Table 6 3 provides a tabulation of coaxial cable charac teristics 6 18 541XXA OM DISTANCE FAULT MICROWAVE CONVERSION MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION CHART Table 6 1 Microwave Conversion Chart Return Return SWR E iem Loss SWR A Loss oefficien dB oefficien dB 17 3910 0 8913 1 1 0580 0 0282 31 8 7242 0 7943 2 1 0515 0 0251 32 5 8480 0 7079 3 1 0458 0 0224 33 4 4194 0 6310 4 1 0407 0 0200 34 3 5698 0 5623 5 1 0362 0 0178 35 3 0095 0 5012 6 1 0322 0 0158 36 2 6146 0 4467 7 1 0287 0 0141 37 2 3229 0 3981 8 1 0255 0 0126 38 2 0999 0 3548 9 1 0227 0 0112 39 1 9250 0 3162 10 1 0202 0 0100 40 1 7849 0 2818 11 1 0180 0 0089 41 1 6709 0 2512 12 1 0160 0 0079 42 1 5769 0 2239 13 1 0143 0 0071
158. ive Group Delay and Transmission Loss Measurement EN ANRITSU 560 97N50 SWR Autotester ANRITSU Device 560 7N50B Under Detector Test Figure 6A 2 Relative Group Delay and Return Loss Measurement 7 4 541XXA OM RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION 7 4 RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE PRESS PRESS SELECT 541XXA OM RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION A procedure to calibrate the measurement test setup for making a rela tive group delay measurement is given below Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Connect the test set up per Figure 6A 1 except do not connect the DUT Press the Power key to on Press the Channel 1 Menu key Select REL G DELAY from the displayed menu Select SELECT INPUT and then SELECT B from the next menu to appear Turn Channel 2 off RELATIVE GROUP DELAY RELATIVE GROUP DELAY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Step 7 Press Calibration key and START CAL to begin the calibration Follow the menu prompts through the end of the calibration Step 8 Connect the DUT between the RF Detector and the e RF Output
159. lection from the NETWORK ANALYZER menusfor Channel 1 and or Channel 2to perform absolute power measurements Refer to paragraph 5 7 page 5 33 Pressing the Calibration key initiates the sequence of menus shown in Figure 5 2 page 5 10 To obtain these menus proceed as follows Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 1 ex cept do not connect the Open Short Press the Power key to On 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES CALIBRATION Step 3 Press the System Menu key left jo o 9 System Menu SYSTEM Step 4 Select RESET from the displayed menu left and MENU RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS from the fol low on menu DISK UTILITY SYSTEM SETUP DATA POINTS RESET CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT i Step 5 Press the Calibration key left and follow the instruc tions in the calibration menus ame ces LO 2 Calibration 541 MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Calibration O y CALIBRATION START CAL DETECTOR TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION DC CAL MENU CONNECT A PRESS CLEAR DETECTOR TO TO RETURN TO TEST PORT MEASUREMENT iea PRESS SELECT USE VW THEN WHEN READY See PRESS SELECT 4 Absolute Power Measurement paragraph 5 7 Y CALIBRATION DE
160. led or Independent as set SMOOTHING by ANALYZER menu See SYSTEM MENU key menus Figure 3 20 If Channel 2 previously selected AVERAGING CHANNEL 2 OFF 2 SWEEPSA 4 SWEEPS 8 SWEEPS 16 SWEEPS 32 SWEEPS 64 SWEEPS 128 SWEEPS 256 SWEEPS SET CHAN 1 COUPLE CHANNELS USE THEN AVERAGING CHANNEL 1 OFF 2 SWEEPS Y 4 SWEEPS 8 SWEEPS 16 SWEEPS 32 SWEEPS 64 SWEEPS 128 SWEEPS 256 SWEEPS SET CHAN 2 COUPLE CHANNELS USE THEN PRESS SELEC AVERAGING SMOOTHING CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 2 SWEEPS N 4 SWEEPS 8 SWEEPS 16 SWEEPS 32 SWEEPS USE KNOB OR 64 SWEEPS KEYPAD TO 128 SWEEPS SET LEVEL 256 SWEEPS INDEPENDENT CHANNELS USE THEN PRESS SELECT NOTES turn off Averaging from this menu press AVERAGING key turn off Smoothing from this menu press SMOOTHING key off Averaging for indicated channel then exits to display mode SMOOTHING CHANNEL 1 MAX MIN OFF SMOOTHING SET CHAN 2 CHANNEL 2 MAX USE KEYPAD TO SET LEVEL MIN USE Y THEN PRESS SELEG 1 05 KEYPAD SET LEVEL USE THEN PRESS SELECT Turns off Smoothing for indicated channel then exits to display mode ENHANCEMENT KEY GROUP MENUS Figure 4 6 Enhancement Key Group Menus 4 17 4 18 FRONT PANEL SYSTEM
161. me will appear in the TITLING ENTER TITLE XXXXXXX ABCDEFGHIJKI MNOPQRSTUVWX SYSTEM FUNCTIONS KEY GROUP MENUS Turns Fast Recall on or off When on you can recall a saved setup by typing a two digit identifier from the keypad Typing a two digit identifier 01 thru 99 on the keypad and pressing Enter causes the associated setup instrument State or trace memory to be recalled This process can be continued indefinitely as long as long as the mode is active Exit the mode by pressing any menu key Use the knob and cursor up down keys to highlight letters and digits use the MORE DIR MAIN MENU PRESS SELECT stored life locations to sequentially appear USE THEN a YZ123456789 MORE DIR is a scroll function Selecting it causes non volatile memory and floppy disk DEL DONE CLR PREVIOUS MENU NOTE When the Spreadsheet Format is selected the MORE DIR selection will display only floppy disk memory locations 20 thru 99 Spreadsheet data will not save to non volatile memory Select or Enter key to make selection Figure 4 7 System Functions Key Group Menus 2 of 3 4 21 4 22 FRONT PANEL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OPERATION KEY GROUP MENUS SAVE RECALL DATA TYPE SETUP ONLY SAVE RECALL ws PREVIEW CONFIGURE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Use the keypad and lt Enter gt key to enter the desired DIRECTORY OF SAVE SETUPS COMPLETE INSRUMENT STATES PRE
162. ms and operation precautions Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols and take the necessary precautions BEFORE operating the equipment This indicates a prohibited operation The prohibited operation is indi cated symbolically in or near the barred circle This indicates a compulsory safety precaution The required operation is indicated symbolically in or near the circle This indicates warning or caution The contents are indicated symboli cally in or near the triangle 0 This indicates a note The contents are described in the box ee 4 These indicate that the marked part should be recycled 541XXA OM SAFETY 1 A ot Repair WARNING AA gt 18 kg HEAVY WEIGHT SAFETY 2 For Safety WARNING Always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which the alert mark shown on the left is attached If the operation etc is performed without heeding the advice in the operation manual there is a risk of personal injury In addition the equipment perform ance may be reduced Moreover this alert mark is sometimes used with other marks and de scriptions indicating other dangers WARNING When supplying power to this equipment connect the accessory 3 pin power cord to a 3 pin grounded power outlet If a grounded 3 pin outlet is not available use a conversion adapter and ground the green wire or connect t
163. nd 541XXA Network Analyzer Offset SWR I Connect as directed by procedure Figure 5 7 Test Setup for a Precision Return Loss Measurement 541XXA OM 5 37 PRECISION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Step 4 Frequency 2 As Output Power emm 65 ei DOCOO Step 6 CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 7 PRECISION RETURN LOSS SET FORMAT FINAL TUNING USE THEN PRESS Select 5 38 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Set the 541XXA signal source controls left to the de sired frequency range and power output level for the test For the example included in this procedure the start frequency is 0 01 GHz the stop frequency is 20 GHz and the power output is set to 7 0 dBm Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Select PRECISION RL from the displayed menu left Select TUNING from the displayed menu left The TUNING selection provides a slightly faster re sponse time and can be used to tune the device under test DUT for minimum ripple It also provides an in dication of a mis mating between air line and DUT The FINAL selection provides the measurement signal following the computer s mathematical ripple extrac
164. ng message box shown below that will be located at the bottom right of the printout or plot Note that this box also shows the error warning number Instrument Warning XXX Displayed Table B 3 Warning Error Messages 1 of 4 Error Screen Display Warning Description Warning Box Number Message 000 error or warning None A null value is returned as part of the 541XXA response to a RS GPIB command issued during normal operation 001 W Calibration Start Error Channel 1 n CAL START 002 Calibration Start Error Channel 2 XX XXXX GHz 003 Calibration Stop Error Channel 1 n CAL STOP 004 Calibration Stop Error Channel 2 XX XXXX GHz Problem The new frequency range includes frequencies outside the current calibrated range for the indicated channel If a start error the new start frequency is below the calibration start frequency If a stop error the new stop frequency is above the calibration stop frequency Remedy Re calibrate using the new start stop frequency values or adjust new current frequency range to fall within existing calibration range B 6 541XXA OM WARNING ERROR MESSAGES OPERATING DATA Table 3 Warning Error Messages 2 of 4 Error Screen Display Warning Description Warning Box Number Message 005 Ww Not Calibrated Channel 1 n NOT CAL 006 Ww Not Calibrated Channel 2 CHANNEL Problem The 541XXA was cali
165. nically notify your local sales repre sentative or ANRITSU Customer Service If either the shipping con tainer is damaged or the cushioning material shows signs of stress no tify the carrier as well as ANRITSU Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspection WARNING Use two or more people to lift and move this equipment or use an equipment cart There is a risk of back injury if this equipment is lifted by one person Preparation for use consists of checking that the rear panel line voltage module is set for the correct line voltage The voltage selector switch may be set for either 115 or 230 Vac operation The fuse size and part number is shown on the following page The 541XXA is intended for In stallation Category Overvoltage Category II WARNING When supplying power to this equipment always use a three wire power cable connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied without grounding the equipment there is a risk of re ceiving a severe or fatal electric shock 2 3 GPIB SETUP AND INSTALLATION INTERCONNECTION Line Voltage Fuse Fuse ANRITSU ANRITSU P N ANRITSU P N Setting Area Bios P N Fuse Holder Fuse Holder 9 9 Fuse Non CE Compliant CE Compliant 115Vac USA Japan 4 0A Antisurge 3 AG 631 16 553 221 553 387 230 Vac UK Europe 2 0A Antisurge 5 x 20 mm 631 67 553 240 553 386 2 4 GPIB SETUP AND All functions of the
166. nu Figure 4 7 This reset function does not clear any detector offsets in effect To clear detector offsets press the Calibration key and select DETECTOR OFFSETS from the menu then enter a zero offset value Refer to Chapter 5 Measurement and Calibration Procedures Configure Source Also Disk Controls This menu option displays a submenu that lets you select the Secure operating mode In this mode of op eration all signal source frequency information is re moved from the screen display including cursor marker and limits readouts and menu displays Like wise all hard copy output produced while in this mode will not contain frequency information It is not possible to change signal source operating frequency parameters or any other frequency parameters while 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OPERATION KEY GROUP in this operating mode Likewise disk functions are not assessible while the secure mode including Save Recall The secure operating mode may be cancelled using the RESET menu selection from the SYSTEM menu or by selecting a saved front panel setup that does not contain this operating mode When invoked from the secure mode the RESET function will not save Cal Data Markers or Limits information How ever the secure operating mode may be saved as part of a front panel setup through power down and self test Configure Analyzer This menu option displays a submenu that Select
167. of many RF component connec tors contains a small teflon tuning washer that lo cated near the point of mating Figure 1 4 This washer compensates for minor impedance disconti nuities at the interface Do not disturb this washer The location of this washer is critical to the perform ance of the component TEFLON WASHER NOTE The teflon washer is shown on a GPC 7 con nector A similar washer may be installed on any ANRITSU precision connectors Figure 1 4 Teflon Tuning Washer 541XXA OM GENERAL INFORMATION Compensa tion Washers WSMA Con nectors Keep Connec tors Clean Avoid Static Electricity 541XXA OM USING SWR AUTOTESTERS AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS Compensation washers are needed with some WSMA connections Washer uses are explained and a typical compensation washer installation proce dure is provided in Figure 1 5 The precise geometry that makes possible the RF component s high performance can be easily dis turbed by dirt and other contamination adhering to connector interfaces When not in use keep the con nectors covered To clean the connector interfaces use a clean cotton swab that has been dampened with denatured alco hol Proper techniques for cleaning GPC type connec tors are as follows Always use denatured alcohol as cleaning solvent Never use industrial solvent or water as damage to the connectors may result Use only a small amount of alcohol otherwise
168. oft brush to remove dust from the fan filter periodically as required to ensure good air flow 1 16 541XXA OM Chapter 2 Installation Table of Contents 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 INTRODUCTION 5 Sorp patner gegia INITIAL INSPECTION PREPARATION FOR USE GPIB SETUP AND INTERCONNECTION Interface Connector Cable Length Restrictions SYSTEM GPIB INTERCONNECTION GPIB Interface to an External Plotter GPIB Addresses EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTOR PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND OR SHIPMENT 5 ser Preparation for Storage Preparation for Shipment RACK MOUNT OPTION 1 INSTALLATION 2 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 INITIAL INSPECTION CAUTION 2 3 PREPARATION FOR USE L 541XXB OM Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides information for the initial inspection and prepa ration for use of the 541XXA Network Analyzer Information for inter facing the 541XXA to the IEEE 488 General Purpose Interface Bus and reshipment and storage information is also included Inspect the shipping container for damage If the container or cushion ing material is damaged retain until the contents of the shipment have been checked against the packing list and the instrument has been checked for mechanical and electrical operation If the 541 is damaged mecha
169. omposed of error due to directivity and error due to test port match Unless the DUT has very poor return loss high SWR directivity will be largest source of error When an adapter is used at the test port use Effective Directivity to determine possible errors NOTE Return loss errors due to source harmonics will be significant when the harmonic level is within 10 dB of the DUT s measured return loss RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO DIRECTIVITY 400 SWR Autotester 3 00 Directivity 2 00 1 00 0 00 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 0dB 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB Possible Error dB Measured Return Loss Value RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO EFFECTIVE DIRECTIVITY 4 00 St m2 2 00 lt 9 1 00 0 00 1 00 10 2 00 3 00 4 00 0dB 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB Possible Error dB Measured Return Loss Value Effective Directivity is the reduction to Directivity due to the adapter s SWR performance The chart above assumes a 40 dB directivity SWR Autotester 12 CHANNEL ACCURACY 25 1 6 14 12 1 0 0 8 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 0 16 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 55 Input Power dBm Accuracy dB RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO SOURCE HARMONICS 4 00 ource Harmonic 3 00 Level 2 00 1 00 0 00 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 0 dB 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40
170. onitors source output power require a second detector BNC type detectors will not mate directly to the N type power splitter output for use as the Reference of a Ratio Measurement or power divider output for use in Distance To Fault Measurements For these applications use a 1091 172 adapter or an N m detector such as 5400 71N50 5400 71N75 or 560 7N50B 8 Two resistor power splitters are used for ratio measurements and external leveling D Splitter Adapter Adapter mates the power splitter output to the SWR Autotester input for Ratio and or externally leveled measurements F Source Cable In manufacturing applications using the source cable from the Source output to the power splitter input or in Non Ratio applica tions to the SWR Autotester input helps minimize long term wear of the SWR Autotester s test port connector The cable mates directly to power splitter s input Connection directly to SWR Autotesters requires a male male adapter for WSMA K and V type SWR Autotesters Power 3 dB DUT Precision yer Divider Attenuator Adapter Termination H J K 175 11N75B 1010 53 1091 169 1015 29 50A 11N50B 1010 31 1091 171 1015 35 50A 11N50B 1010 31 1091 172 1015 34 75 11 75 1010 53 1091 175 1015 37 75 11 75 1010 53 1091 176 1015 36 50 11 50 1010 31 34NN50A 26NF50 50A 11N50B 1010 31 n a 26N50 75B 11N75B 1010 53 34NN75B 26NF75 75B 11N75B 1010 53 n a 26N75 50A 1091 29 1010 31 34A
171. ontrol The software default measurement mode displays the Input A signal as a transmission type measurement displayed on Channel 1 Input B Input for measurement channel B The signal applied to this input is processed and dis played in the same manner as for the Input A signal according to the setup menu selections chosen by you The software default measurement mode dis plays the Input B signal as a reflection type meas urement displayed on Channel 2 System Functions These keys and menus control overall system operations They restore front panel controls to factory selected settings set the number of measurement data points save and or recall front panel setups provide disk utilities provide clock control and return the instrument to local opera tion The Remote indicator is lit when the analyzer is in the GPIB mode Refer to page 3 15 for key de scriptions The System Menu key contains several high level functions for special applications 541XXA OM OPERATION Index 10 Index 11 Index 12 Index 13 Index 14 Index 15 Index 16 Index 17 Index 18 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL KEY GROUP DESCRIPTION Source These keys and menus control sweep fre quency parameters and they set up frequency mark ers for screen display Key functions turn RF output on off and select internal external leveling Refer to page 3 14 for key descriptions RF Output Provides RF output of the Source fr
172. or models 541074 54109A 54111A and in GHz for all other models The Signal source menu selections control the horizontal axis of the display 3 9 KEY GROUPS GENERAL 3 4 KEY GROUPS GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION The front panel control keys and knobs are located in the functional groups listed below With the exception of the Data Entry group each control key group is used to set the operation of a specific set of 541XXA functions The Data Entry keys and knob are used to enter and modify data for many menu selections These control key groups and associated menus are further described in the remainder of this section Operation of Control Key Operation of Setup Menu 3 10 Menu Key Group page 3 11 Data Entry Key Group page 3 11 Network Analyzer Key Group page 3 12 Source Key Group page 3 14 System Function Key Group page 3 15 Cursor Key Group page 8 19 Hard Copy Key Group page 3 22 Enhancement Key Group page 3 25 Many of the front panel control keys produce setup menus when pressed These menus appear at the right side of the screen display Figure 3 2 Other keys such as Autoscale Self Test etc perform spe cific functions directly Setup menu items are selected by using the Menu Up Down key to position the cursor next to the desired menu selection and pressing the Select key There are three types of menu selection items Those th
173. oup delay The 54100A s other convenient features for Distance To Fault analysis Convertible SWR Autotesters rugged construction low cost and wide frequency range make it an ideal field service analyzer In many manufacturing applications the 54100A can replace expensive vector network analyzers Furthermore the 54100A can accurately test frequency conversion devices without the wideband reference converters required with vector network analyzers or microwave system analyzers Calibration requires only an RF path normalization with a standard RF detector Relative group delay specifications assume measure ment of bandpass devices Frequency sweep must include at minimum 20 dBr of transmission rolloff from mid band response For best results set the frequency sweep to cover more than 20 dBr rolloff is suggested Relative Group Delay Accuracy Typically lt 1ns lt 5 0 of peak to valley range with noise averaged Assumes the band limiting device within the DUT meets minimum phase shift design Devices such as SAW filters microwave phase equalizers and branch line couplers will have additional uncertainty Calibration A transmission path normalization is required PRECISION RETURN LOSS MODE Terminations adapters and connectors have return loss values that are difficult of measure directly with a standard SWR Autotester Without proper care test bench components can be easily damaged without showing significant physical chang
174. out Active Trace Memory applied Displays currently stored Active Trace Memory for trace n Displays current measurement trace n with Active Trace Memory subtracted CHANNEL 2 TRACE MEMORY STORAGE MENU LOAD TRACE MEMORY WITH TRACE DATA ACTIVE HIGH LIMIT ACTIVE LOW LIMIT UsE THEN PRESS SELECT Connects signal from the input connector to the measurement trace n Connects signal from the input B connector to the measurement trace n Connects signal from the input R connector to the measurement trace wA Subtracts the signal from the input R from the signal from the input A logarithmically The resultant signal is displayed on the measurement trace n Same as above using the signal from the input B connector fA Loads Active Trace Memory for trace n with 1 Current measurement data 2 Current High Limit data 3 Current Low Limit data NETWORK ANALYZER GROUP MENUS NOTES Corresponding Key functions for Channel 1 and Channel 2 are identical A Displays Selected Measurement Trace Channel 1 or 2 A Displays currently selected Input Connector A PASS FAIL message displayed here If fail frequency is also displayed A Ratio not used for Power measurements A Only displayed when Cursor is on A Or SWR value Displayed on right side of measurement screen A Alternate presentation gt and lt mark reference line position These selections will be
175. p 6 Select POWER and SELECT INPUT from the dis paren 1 played menu left TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY SWR DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT 8 10 541XXA OM BASIC MEASUREMENT OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT TEST PROCEDURES Step 7 Select NON RATIO B from the displayed menu left CHANNEL 2 SELECT INPUT NON RATIO A R RATIO A R B R USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 8 Press Channel 1Autoscale key left Step 9 Observe that the displayed trace is continuous and varies with the frequency as discussed in Step 9 of the INPUT A procedure o 2 Autoscale Step 10 Press the Output Power key o Step 11 Using Data Entry knob reduce the LEVEL value by 10 0 dB 541XXA OM 8 11 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT BASIC MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES TEST cae IE S Step 12 Press the Channel 1 Autoscale key S ole oe as Step 13 Observe that the displayed trace is continuous and p Cre e varies with the frequency as discussed in Step 9 of the INPUT A procedure 01 o Autoscale Step 14 If 541XXA is not equipped with an INPUT R connec _ tor Option 5 this procedures is finished Proceed to paragraph 5 4 Procedure INPUT R If Option 5 is installed Step 1 Move the detector to Input R Step 2 Press the
176. plays a menu Figure 4 2 that enables disables testing to limits for the selected 541XXA OM SCREEN DISPLAY CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 Az 7 7 ANALYZER TRACE MEMORY MENU OPERATIONS Menu Key and Menus ACTIVE TRACE MEMORY 2 T SAVERECALL MENU OPERATIONS Trace Memory Storage to Disk or Non Volatil Memory Up to 13 plus disk locations co caes Figure 3 6 Trace Memory Storage Locations NOTE To store measurement trace data to further non volatile trace mem ory locations Figure 3 6 and to retrieve trace data previously Calibration stored in these memories use the Key and Save Recall key and menu func Menus tions which are described in para graph 3 9 NOTE Service type calibration proce dures are described in the 541XXA Network Analyzer Main tenance Manual Uncal Indica tor 541XXA OM NETWORK ANALYZER KEY GROUP measurement trace Selections from this menu dis play submenus that further define the limit parame ters Limits menu also supports trace mask which is a graticule style mask for visual reference only Displays a menu Figure 4 2 that allows the type of measurement to be specified for the associated meas urement trace Submenus to this menu allow defini tion of input connector type of measurement display and display trace memory usage as well as the main DTF menu The TRACE MEMORY and TRACE MEMORY STORAG
177. prolonged drying of the connector may be required Never put lateral pressure on the center pin of the connector Verify that no cotton or other foreign material remains in the connector after cleaning it If available use compressed air to remove for eign particles and to dry the connector After cleaning verify that the center pin has not been bent or damaged NOTE Most cotton swabs are too large to fit into the smaller connector types In these cases it is necessary to peel off most of the cotton and then twist the remaining cotton tight Be sure that the remaining cotton does not get stuck in the connector Take precautions to avoid acquiring a static charge of electricity Refer to Figure 1 6 for a listing of pre caustions USING SWR 5 5 AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION WSMA connectors are optimized for connection to standard SMA connectors Whenever two WSMA connectors are mated a compensation washer should be inserted between the two connec tors near the point of mating to provide optimum mating depth for this connector combination The only exceptions are the WSMA Open Short and the RF Output connectors of the 541XXA and other ANRITSU RF signal sources Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Separate a single WSMA con nector compensation washer and trim away the intercon necting tabs Connect the 560 98SF50 SWR Autotester input port to
178. ptimum offset and resolution values for viewing the SCREEN DISPLAY A OFFSET RESOLUTION Enter desired value into menu via the DATA ENTRY keys or knob Entry specifies the dB SWR or ns value to be CHANNEL OFFSET XX X dB Enter desired value into menu display This value specifies the vallue in dB SWR or ns of each vertical division of the measurement display RESOLUTION XX X dB DIV Press SELECT with Cursor on to obtain the cursor menu PRESS SELECT TO MOVE TRACE AT CURSOR TO REF LINE A CHANNEL LIMITS HIGH LIMIT ON selection allows high limit line to be specified for measurement trace n Enter limit value in dB SWR or ns OFF selection turns off limit function ON selection allows low limit line to be specified for measuremnet trace n Enter limit value in dB SWR or ns OFF selection turns MAIN MENU off limit function USE THEN PRESS SELECT assigned to the Reference Line for trace n ENTER HIGH MAIN MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT CHANNEL n COMPLEX HIGH OR LOW LIMIT SEGMENT X FREQUENCIES XX XXXX GHz XX XXXX GHz Designates limit line segment number Enter frequencies of the start and stop points of the limit line segment to be specified Enter high and low level limits for segment Selects data entry for next limit ine segment Start Frequency and Level are set to current values for c
179. r Configuration Chart tabulation on page 8 of the 54100A Technical Data Sheet in Appendix A 541XXA Network Analyzer ANRITSU ANRITSU 560 7 50 K240 Detector Power Transmission Line Divider Under Test Rind Termination ANRITSU 41 KC 3 3 dB Attenuator DC 40 GHz 2 Watts Figure 6 1 Standard Mode 541XXA DTF Test Setup 541XXA Network Analyzer ANRITSU ANRITSU ap a 8 560 7 50 240 Transmission e xls Detector Power Line d2 Divider Under Test eR Termination ANRITSU 41 KC 3 3 dB Attenuator DC 40 GHz 2 Watts ANRITSU 560 7K50 DETECTOR RF Extender ANRITSU K241 Cable Power Splitter Figure 6 2 Ratio Mode 541 DTF Test Setup 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 6 5 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Ue System SYSTEM MENU DISK UTILITIES DATA POINTS RESET CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE PRESS PRESS SELECT SYSTEM SETUP SET CLOCK KEYCLICK OFF ON low ON high DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION A procedure for using the 541XXA to make a distance to fault DTF standar
180. red with data Figure 3 4 Data Entry Key Group Keys Data Entry Keypad Data Entry Knob This keypad consists of keys 0 9 and These keys are used with the setup menus to enter re quired operational parameters Changes the values of an active parameter during menu entry cursor position offset resolution etc Fast knob movement changes the data in large in crements slow movement allows fine changes to be made 3 11 541 NETWORK ANALYZER KEY GROUP Enter Key Clear Key FRONT PANEL OPERATION Terminates the data entry sequence When pressed data entered via the keypad or the data entry knob are input to the 541XXA control logic This key is also used for other functions when so specified by a menu function Clears entered value if pressed before the Enter key Also clears a displayed menu entry errors com plex limit segment identifiers and CURSOR NOT FOUND message 3 7 NETWORK ANALYZER This key group consists of two sets of similar control keys Figure 3 5 KEY GROUP One set controls measurement trace 1 and the other controls measure ment trace 2 The front panel designations for the two measurement traces are Channel 1 and Channel 2 respectively The corresponding key functions for Channel 1 and Channel 2 are identical The setup menus invoked by the keys in this key group are shown in Chapter 4 Figure 4 2 2 Display
181. relative cursor position are displayed on the right side of the screen The amplitude difference is displayed in dBr dB relative to the current active cursor value The readout display also includes readout data for the active cursor Figure 4 4 Data for both measure ment traces are displayed if both are used If the EXCHANGE REF Cursor line of the menu is highlighted pressing the Select key swaps the posi tions of the main cursor and relative cursor other wise the CURSOR menu is selected This feature may be used to establish the present main cursor po sition as the new reference frequency point for band width measurements 541XXA OM CURSOR OPERATION KEY GROUP Relative Pressing the Select key with the relative cursor Cursor Key data displayed invokes the main menu for the rela Menu tive cursor function This menu is similar to the main menu for the main cursor All searches initiated from this menu will be performed relative to the value at the current main cursor position or to the peak value for the channel selected Figure 4 4 In the DTF mode MIN and MAX search are op erational BAND Selecting the BANDWIDTH cursor search type from WIDTH the cursor submenus will set up the 541XXA to per Cursor form bandwidth measurements The search value Search absolute or relative must be
182. requency using the Data Entry keypad or rotary knob 0 100 GHz is used in this example Select ALT STOP and enter a frequency using the Data Entry keypad or rotary knob 0 500 GHz is used in this example Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key to On Press the Channel 2 Autoscale key Refer to Figure 5 3 part a which shows an example of a transmission measurement of the frequency response of a 500 MHz filter using the Alternate Sweep Mode 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT ALTERNATING SWEEP PROCEDURES MEASUREMENT 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 0 0 dB 54117A 2 TRANSMSSN A 0 1 dB DIV OFFSET 0 1 dB START 0 0100 GHz STOP 2 0000 GHz START 0 0100 GHz ALT STOP 0 5000 GHz 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm a Alternating sweep mode measurement display of the transmission characteristics of a 500 MHz filter The pass band starts at 10 MHz and extends to about 500 MHz Trace 2 shows an expanded view of the pass band The start and stop frequencies for trace 2 are marked ALT in the second frequency parameter line below the graticle display 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0 dB DIV OFFSET 40 0 dB 2 RETN LOSS B 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 10 0 dB 54117A TRACE 2 OFFSET REFERENCE 10 dB 66 dB START 0 0100 GHz STOP 2 0000 GHz START 0 0100 GHz ALT STOP 0 5000 GHz 401 pts LEVEL 7 0 dBm
183. rinter Centronics Connects 54100A to printer Rear panel VGA Output Connects 54100A to external VGA color display not supplied Rear panel 15 pin D connector External Leveling Option 6 adds external leveling capability Levels output power at remote test position Rear panel BNC female connector GENERAL Self Test Performs a self test every time power is applied or when SELF TEST pushbutton is pressed If an error is detected a diagnostic code appears identifying the cause and location of the error Temperature Range Operating 0 C to 50 C Storage 40 C to 70 C Electromagnetic Compatiblity Complies with European Community requirements for CE marking Power 115V 10 20 230V 10 20 48 440 Hz 300 VA maximum Dimensions 177 H x 426 W x 476 D mm 51 mm for feet 7 H x 16 75 W x 18 75 D in 2 0 in for feet Weight Less than 18 kg 39 Ib 54147A TRANSIT CASE 760 183 Transit Case Hard shell case with custom foam inserts and carrying handle for maximum protection of the 54100A 54100A SERIES NETWORK ANALYZERS Frequency Source SWR Model Range Harmonic Non Harmonic Leveled Output Power Connector 12 dBm 500 54107A 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 40 60 dBc 1 5 10 dBm 75 N f 12 dBm 500 54109A 0 001 to 2 2 GHz 40 60 dBc 1 5 10 dBm 75 N f 12 dBm 500 54111A 001 H 40 3 0 001 to 3 GHz 0 dBc 60
184. rmat SYSTEM UTILITIES DISTANCE IN METERS FEET CLEAR DISK UTILITY MORE DIR This selection causes additional directories to appear NON VOLATILE MEMORY USE THEN PRESS SELECT RENAME FILE DELETE FILE FORMAT DISK EXIT Return to System Menu FORMAT DISK ARE YOU SURE FORMAT THE FLOPPY DISK CURRENTLY IN DISK DRIVE NO YES PRESS THEN PRESS SELECT DISK UTILITY USE TO SELECT FILE TO RENAME DISK UTILITY USE TO SELECT FILE TO DELECT PRESS SELECT TO RENAME OR CLEAR TO RETURN TO UTILITY MENU PRESS SELECT ENTER NEW TO RENAME FILENAME AND OR CLEAR TO EXTENSIONS RETURN TO UTILITY MENU ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ0123456789 USE KEYPAD FOR DISK UTILITY MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT Figure 4 7 KEY GROUP MENUS System Functions Key Group Menus 1 of 3 541XXA OM 4 19 4 20 FRONT PANEL OPERATION SAVE RECALL MENU DATA TYPE SETUP ONLY SAVE RECALL PREVIEW CONFIGURE USE THEN PRESS SELECT SAVE RECALL SETUP ONLY SET FILE EXTENSION MAIN MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT Selects whether or not directory listings of memory store locations will be displayed Selects whether or not file names and locations will be assigned automatically SAVE Path Directory appears only if DIRECTORY is set to ON SAVE RECALL Configure Menu 541 P
185. rmation contained herein are the property of ANRITSU Company and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings specifications and information is prohibited they shall not be reproduced copied or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written consent of ANRITSU Company Safety Symbols To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction ANRITSU Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety related information For your own safety please read the information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment Symbols used in manuals DANGER This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if not performed properly WARNING This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious in jury or death if not performed properly CAUTION This indicates a hazardous procedure or danger that could result in light to severe injury or loss related to equipment malfunction if proper precautions are not taken Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manuals Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all ANRITSU equipment In addition there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation locations to provide informa tion about safety ite
186. rtion loss devices Such as couplers and wavequide sections to be accurately tested V band dB SM4784 6 dB SM4786 W band 3 dB SM4785 6 dB SM4787 Precision Loads 1 06 1 0 SWR V band SM4782 W band SM4783 DC Power Connections SM4819 Twinax m Twinax m cable 5 4816 Twinax to Dual Banana Plug 5 4818 Twinax to Dual EZ Hooks PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Size 9 5 x 4 5 x 1 5 inches MILLIMETER WAVE DETECTORS Maximum Input Power Damage Level 21 dBm Special Waveguide Reflectometers Reflectometers have integrated multipliers amplifiers Input frequency is 20 GHz Frequency Test Port Input Model Range Directivity SWR Flange Connector 54000 6WR15 50 to 75 GHz 35 dB 40 dB typ lt 1 9 lt 1 7 typ WR 15 N f 54000 6WR10 75 to 110 GHz 35 dB 40 dB typ lt 1 9 lt 1 7 typ WR 10 N f Millimeter Wave Detectors Frequency Dynamic Input Port Output Model Range Range Return Loss Flange Connector 54000 7WR15 50 to 75 GHz gt 56 typ 17 dB WR 15 BNC f 54000 7WR10 75 to 110 GHz gt 56 dB typ 17 dB WR 10 BNC f 11 Return Loss Measurement Accuracy Uncertainties resulting from SWR Autotester and source frequency response and from system open and short characteristics are subtracted automatically from test data Overall accuracy is then Channel Accuracy Autotester Accuracy Distortion From Source Harmonics Return Loss Measurement Accuracy Autotester accuracy is c
187. ry knob or the keypad Graticule On Off Turns the screen display graticule on and off When off tick lines are dis played in the margins to show the location of the graticule markings 3 5 KEY GROUP DESCRIPTION Index 4 Index 5 Index 6 Index 7 Index 8 Index 9 3 6 FRONT PANEL OPERATION Trace Hold On Off Freezes the measurement data which can then be manipulated by adding or chang ing limit or marker values or by changing the offset or resolution values Input R Input for optional measurement channel R Option 05 This connector can be used for ratio type measurements where the processed Input R sig nal is logarithmically subtracted from either the Input A signal Ratio A R measurement or the Input B signal Ratio B R measurement These measure ment functions are set up via menu selection Network Analyzer These keys and menus control the network analyzer measurement and display functions They set measurement type for each measurement trace turn traces on off adjust dis play scaling and offset give entry to the DTF dis tance to fault mode and set measurement limit lines Refer to page 3 12 for key descriptions Input A Input for measurement channel A The signal applied to this connector is processed accord ing to the setup menu selections chosen by you The resulting signal may then be displayed on either dis play trace Channel 1 or Channel 2 under menu c
188. s one that is too long in respect to the reference plane of the connector Figure 1 2 1 7 USING SWR 5 5 AND RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS 1 8 Avoid Over Torquing Connectors GENERAL INFORMATION PIN PIN DEPTH DEPTH INCHES INCHES FEMALE MALE Figure 1 2 N Connector Pin Depth Definition The center pin of a precision RF component connec tor has a precision tolerance measured in mils 1 1000 inch The mating connectors of various RF components may not be precision types Conse quently the center pins of these devices may not have the proper depth The pin depth of DUT connec tors should be measured to assure compatibility be fore attempting to mate them with SWR Autotester or detector connectors An ANRITSU Pin Depth Gauge Figure 1 8 or equivalent can be used for this purpose If the measured connector is out of tol erance in the region the center pin is too long see Table 1 2 Mating under this condition will probably damage the precision RF component con nector If the test device connector measures out of tolerance in the region the center pin is too short This will not cause damage but it will result in a poor connection and a consequent degradation in performance Over torquing connectors is destructive it may dam age the connector center pin Always use a connector torque wrench 8 inch pounds when tightening GPC 7 WS
189. s measurement channel s affected by the Trace Hold key Causes the Cursor readout data to be dis played continuously in the lower right portion of the screen The cursor readout data dis played is identical to that displayed by the Cursor key data readout function when in voked This readout will not be present if an Error Warning message is displayed Selects measurement channels affected by the data smoothing function refer to Smoothing key menus Figure 4 6 Channel 1 or 2 or both may be selected Plotter Address This menu option displays a submenu that allows you to set the GPIB address for the external plotter Figure 4 7 System Applications These menu selections allow you to control the follow ing measurement applications functions listed below Each is controlled by aseparate submenu Figure 4 7 Select trace search functions These functions find and hold maximum minimum trace val ues for measurement Perform amplifier gain compression tests This mode of operation automatically steps the sig nal source power output and halts when gain compression or pre selected output level 16 reached Limits are used to detect the required compression level 541XXA OM 3 17 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS KEY GROUP UserFreq f Where m Frequency Multiplier an integer value range 1 10 d Frequency Divisor an inte ger value range 1 10 f Frequency Scalilng Offse
190. ss the Cursor On Off key left to ON Using the Data Entry rotary knob left move the cur sor from the low to the high ends of the trace and read the RF source output power in dBm at the frequen cies of interest NOTE If a matching adaptor or attenuator is used the insertion loss of the added device must be taken into account when reading out the measurement data END OF PROCEDURE 5 36 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PRECISION RETURN LOSS PROCEDURES MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION 5 8 PRECISION RETURN 541XXA is capable of making precision return loss measurements LOSS CALIBRATION AND of adapters terminations attenuators and other high return loss com MEASUREMENT ponents Measurements require use of a precision air line and an Off set SWR Autotester Figure 5 7 Measurements made using this mode and the above mentioned components will provide results that are traceable to the NIST National Institute for Standards and Technol ogy standards for the precision air line Step 1 Connect test equipment per Figure 5 7 Step 2 Press the Power pushbutton left to On At the conclusion of the self test ALL TESTS PASSED will be displayed and the 541XXA will be ready to make a measurement Step 3 Press the Channel 2 Display On Off key left to off o o Display On Off Open n Short Termination DUT NF x Beadless E
191. stem 1 7 System Functions key group 3 6 3 15 System GPIB Interconnection 2 5 System RF Components 1 7 System Specifications 1 7 T Test Equipment 1 15 Trace Hold On Off key 3 6 Transmission and Return Loss Meassurements 5 11 U Using RF components precautions 1 7 W Warning Error Messages 3 26 WSMA connectors 1 11 Index 3 Index 4
192. t trace Remedy Amend search targets search type or cursor mode Reminder if Relative ModeCursor is enabled target values are interpreted as relative to the value at the current cursor Channel Number B 8 F Hardware Fault O OK information message GPIB U User Error keyboard input etc W Warning Only 541XXA OM WARNING ERROR MESSAGES OPERATING DATA Table 3 Warning Error Messages 4 of 4 Error Screen Display Warning Description Warning Box Number Message 022 Trace Memory Invalid Display Resolution Channel 1 TRACE MEM 023 Trace Memory Invalid Display Resolution Channel 2 101 pts Problem The requested trace memory was captured with a resolution inconsistent with current settings Remedy Recall a different trace memory change resolution or disable trace memory subtraction 024 External ALC Uncalibrated EXT ALC UNCAL Problem External ALC selected but has not yet been rescaled Remedy Perform External ALC calibration 025 N A Reserved N A Reserved 026 F Frequency Calibration Fault FREQUENCY LOCK nnn Problem A serious fault condition has been detected during the frequency calibration process The error codes nnn that are displayed with the Frequency Calibration Fault warning message are listed in Table B 4 Remedy Report the problem to your ANRITSU Service Center refer to Table 2 1 027 Invalid Calibration Mode NOT CAL
193. t value range 9999 99 MHz for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A and 99 9999 GHz for all other models EXAMPLE 10 d 2 and f 40 will cause model 54128A to display 80 to 102 GHz with a true output of 8 to 12 4 GHz Save Recall Key and Menus NOTE To preserve the trace stored with a complete instrument state press the Trace Hold On Off key to On before recall ing the stored data Other wise upon recall the trace data will immediately start up dating 3 18 FRONT PANEL OPERATION Select titling and labeling functions These util ity functions allow the measurement display ti tles and labeling to be changed Control the color attributes of an external VGA monitor if used The attributes of the display Text Channel 1 Channel 2 traces and Graticule may be set individually Set up and invoke the Frequency Scaling func tion This function causes the 541XXA to dis play operating frequency values that are scaled from those actually output by the frequency source see example at left These scaled values are also used for hard copy out put The relationship between the actual out put frequency Int Freq and that displayed User Freq is as described at left Set Autozero function on or off The OFF selec tion holds the autozero circuit correction volt age of each active measurement channel at the current value and causes the frequency source output to be on continuously This function is
194. t 2 1 0 MHz to 3 0 GHz 0 6 dB 1 3 dB Opt 2 10 0 MHz to 20 GHz 0 8 dB 1 0 dB Opt 2A 10 0 MHz to 26 5 GHz 1 0dB 2 5 dB Opt 2B 10 0 MHz to 32 GHz 2 0 dB 2 0 dB Opt 2C 10 0 MHz to 40 GHz 2 0 dB 2 0 dB Opt 2C 10 0 MHz to 50 GHz 3 0 dB 3 0 dB Opt 2D Add 0 2 for 75 sources Markers The numerical amplitude of the test data and frequency are displayed Markers remain fixed at the set frequency indepen dent of displayed sweep frequency range APPLICATION FUNCTIONS Application functions speed and ease the task of characterizing antennas filters amplifiers and other microwave devices Min Max Hold Save the minimum and maximum values of suc cessive sweeps or the combination of the two Ideal for acquiring data on drift or gain variation against temperature Cursor Functions Automatic cursor search updates the band width minimum or maximum levels of the displayed trace X dB above or below the min max point or a selected bandwidth This function can be set to repeat continuously Compression Test Automation Determines the gain compres sion point over the operating frequency range of an amplifier by successively incrementing the source power and measuring the amount of compression until a preset X dB limit is exceeded GPIB Interface IEEE 488 2 compliant interface with integrated GPIB Plotter Control is standard on all 54100A instruments All front panel controls are GPIB controllable except power on off
195. tee SINE 3 26 3 14 WARNING ERROR MESSAGES 3 26 3 15 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 3 26 18 17 16 15 1 13 12 Menu m Hard Copy Enhancement m 541474 Network Analyzer sel 5 Averagin Smoothin 10 MHz to 20 GHz elect On Off Relative Start top veraging Sed oothing Data Ent Display On Off Output Frequency Power Offset Resolution Alternate Markers Sweep J On Off Autoscale 6 LL Leveling Internal External Unleveled Menu RF Output Return Calibration To Local Remote Uncal e Intensity Graticule On Off Power Off 50 Trace Hold On Off Figure 3 1 3 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 FRONT PANEL Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation This section describes the front panel controls and connectors The 541XXA front panel is organized into individual keys and connec tors and key groups The organization elements are referenced by In dex numbers in Figure 3 1 Individual keys and connectors and overall KEY GROUP DESCRIPTION LED Name group name Hardcopy A6 A7 Plotter Personality Index 1 Change warning Smoothing A7 Non Ch1 Ch2 Volatile RAM failed Unleveled A7 Power Down failed Remote A2 Keyboard Interface failed Calibr
196. ter the points in feet or meters where you want to start and stop the zoom action If the range is altered the STOP distance will change accordingly Choose the type of side lobe reduction algorithm that the 541XXA will use to process the DTF measurement data This process suppresses sidelobe data that may mask small reflections Offsets return loss by fixed amounts to account for known losses e g attenuators To title entry see below Frequencies must be entered such that cutoff Freq is less than F1 Freq and F1 is less than F2 Freq cutoff Freq F1 F2 at all times Also the F2 to cutoff Freq range must be within the range of the 541XXA model Enters a new waveguide line to the WAVEGUIDE LIST LIST OF DEFINED COAX TYPE Name 1 POLYE 0 64 1 00 0 69 0 76 USE THEN PRESS SELECT DETAIL NEW COAX TYPE NAME XXXXX PROPAGATION VELOCITY X XX LOSS X XX dB m PREVIOUS MENU USE THEN PRESS SELECT Propagation Velocity Loss 0 00 dB m 0 00 dB m 0 00 dB m 0 00 dB m Enters a new coax into the coax list TITLE ENTRY XXXXXXX ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789 t lt gt CLR DEL DONE USE KNOB TO SELECT TEXT PRESS ENTER OR SELECT PREVIOUS MENU DTF MEDIUM COAX XXXX SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE ENTER NEW COAX us PROPAGATION VELOCITY LOSS COAX LIST
197. that appear in this procedure DATA POINTS CONFIGURE SOURCE ANALYZER PLOTTER APPLICATIONS GPIB MODE USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 4 Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS left RESET MENU This sets the 541XXA to its initial factory settings RESET IS CONFIGURED TO KEEP CAL DATA MARKERS LIMITS RESET USE THEN PRESS SELECT Step 5 Press Channel 2 Display On Off key to turn off the Channel 2 indicator uU 0 OCCOC Q ja ssa Display On Off play _ 8 6 541 BASIC MEASUREMENT TEST Menu CHANNEL SWR DTF DB MORE 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL REL G DELAY DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY USE THEN PRESS SELECT 10 Autoscale 541XXA OM Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURES Press Channel 1 Menu key Select POWER from the displayed menu left Press Channel 1Autoscale key left This optimizes the display resolution OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT BASIC MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES TEST Step 9 Observe the display below and verify that the trace is continuous and varies with the frequency shown along the horizontal axis 1 TRANSMSSN A 10 0dB DIV OFFSET 0 0dB 54117A 2 OFF 1 Lai 1 START 0 0100 GHz STOP 8 6000 GHz 200 MHz DIV
198. the 541XXA internal signal source The output power level will be determined by the detector type detector location any additional at tenuation in leveling loop and by the Output Power key menu setting This option allows the 541XXA RF output to be leveled from a remote location using standard RF detectors with either a directional coupler or a two resistor power splitter 1 5 OPTIONS 1 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Internal Distance To Fault Software Option 7 This option en ables the 541XXA system to measure the distance to a fault or faults in transmission lines coaxial cables and waveguides The return loss of faults such as open circuits poor connectors corroded contacts and ruptured cable dielectric is displayed across the x axis distance in either feet or meters The amplitude of the Y axis can be displayed in either dB or SWR These measurement formats can be accessed vis the relevant main menu entry i e DTF SWR for SWR units and DTF DB for dB unit Front Panel Cover Option 12 This option adds a protective cover for the front panel Front Mounted Handles Option 13 This option adds front panel mounted handles DC Supply for Millimeter Wave Source Modules Option 16 This option adds a 15 Vdc supply for use with millimeter wave source modules The 15 Vdc connection is mounted on the rear panel This option is not available with 541XXA Series instruments having a fre quency range greater t
199. the model 541XXA are described below Contact your ANRITSU representative for further information Rack Mount Option 1 Adds kit that provides mounting brackets and chassis track slides for 541 Network Analyzers These track slides have 90 degree tilt capability 70 dB Step Attenuator Options 2 2A 2B 2C and 2D These options add an internal 70 dB attenuator to the 541XXA signal source Option 2 is for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A Option 2A is for models with upper band edge up to 20 GHz Option 2B is for models with upper band edge up to 26 5 GHz Option 2C is for models with up per band edge up to 40 GHz And Option 2D is for models with upper band edge up to 50 GHz These attenuators are switchable in 10 dB steps using the front panel keys and menus or under GPIB control The specifications for these options are included in Appendix A Signal Source 75 Q Output Option 4 Provides 75 Q signal source output This option available for models 54107A 54109A and 54111A only Third Input Connector Option 5 Adds Reference input con nector R to front panel This option allows input signal ratios A R and B R to be displayed and subsequently printed plotted The ratio mode should be used whenever source power will need to be adjusted during a measurement procedure External Leveling Option 6 Adds rear panel EXTERNAL LEVEL ING connector The signal applied to this input controls the RF output of
200. the sig nal source RF output port and loosely tighten connector Ori ent the WSMA female connec tor test port up Insert the compensation washer into the opening of the WSMA female connector as shown Figure 1 5 Example for Using Compensation Washer with WSMA Connectors 1 of 2 1 12 541XXA OM GENERAL USING SWR AUTOTESTERS AND INFORMATION RF DETECTORS PRECAUTIONS Step 4 Connect beaded end of the air line per application Tilt the air line horizontally At un beaded end center the inner conductor with the center of the connector opening Step 5 Loosen the SWR Autotester in put port connector and rotate unit horizontally as shown at left Align unbeaded end of Air Line with test port connector and carefully mate connectors Tighten all connectors care fully NOTE For a 560 98550 SWR Autotester male WSMA test port in combination with a 19SF50 Air Line insert the compensation washer into the female WSMA connector of the air line beaded end Figure 1 5 Example for Using Compensation Washer with WSMA Connectors 2 of 2 541XXA OM 1 13 STATIC HANDLING PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Do not touch exposed contacts on 2 any static sensitive component Do not slide static sensitive 3 component across any surface Do not handle static sensitive components in areas where the floor or work surface
201. this point each time test is run ets the maximum allowable power level that will be output by the frequency source during text Initiates test using initial power and maximum power level values currently set Test terminates if either Channel 1 or Channel 2 limits are reached or maximum power level is reached see text Causes previously defined User Titles to be used for screen display measurement type titles If titles for both channels are currently defined both will be displayed Reverts to standard screen display measurement type titles TRANSMSSN RETN LOSS ETC Displays submenu to define User Titles for Channel 1 and or Channel 2 Submenu IDENTIFY and TEST DEVICE apply to Channel 1 and Channel 2 respectively D svsrEM SETUP TRACE FUNCTIONS CHANNEL 1 MIN HOLD wm MAX MIN SET CLOCK KEYCLICK ON low ON high Sets the color characteristics of the text Channel 1 trace Channel 2 trace and graticule for the external VGA monitor display Refer to Sections and II The characteristics of the display text Channel 1 trace Channel 2 trace and graticule elements can each be set seperately Each group of three selections sets the red green and blue component for the associated display element A value of 0 designates full off and 15 designates full on The values shown are power on reset default values Resets the color display characteristics to the power on reset
202. ting Open Short is Measurement System Options shipped with each SWR Autotester except 5400 67FF75 WSMA Option 1 Rack Mounting with Slides test port connectors are precision connections for improved mea erum a d dE x e i surement accuracy when testing devices with SMA connectors ption z Step Attenuator Option 2B 70 dB 26 5 GHz Step Attenuator Maximum Input Powers rar dpm Option 2C 70 dB 40 GHz Step Attenuator Option 2D 70 dB 50 GHz Step Attenuator Option 4 75 ohm source output Available to 3 0 GHz Option 5 Add Reference Channel Option 6 Add External Leveling Option 7 Internal Distance To Fault Software Option 8 Relative Group Delay Software Option 12 Add Front Panel Cover Option 13 Add Front Mounted Handles Option 16 15 V DC Supply for Millimeter Wave Source Modules Available with lt 20 GHz Models only Option 25 Maintenance Manual Option 26 Extra Operation and GPIB Programming Manual Option 33 Canon BJ10 SX Bubble Jet Printer The 560 98C50 Convertible SWR Autotester improves test accuracy and reduces maintenance cost without using error prone test port adapters or connector savers SWR AUTOTESTERS Frequency Test Port Input Model Range Directivity Impedance SWR Connector Connector 5400 67FF75 0 01 to 1 GHz 40 dB 75 lt 1 22 F f BNC f 5400 6B50B 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 40 d
203. tional Checkout Procedure 5 3 OPOS 245242 A RY ales Sete hak 1 5 Output Power 3 15 Over Torquing Connectors 1 10 541XXA OM Index Performance Specifications 1 7 pin depth so th Rare artes ris 1 7 Portable Printer Option 33 1 6 Power On Offkey 3 5 precautionS 5 335g Ela Mel UA 1 7 Precision Return Loss Calibration and Measure 5 37 Preparation for Storage and or Shipment 2 5 Preparation for Use 2 3 R Rack Mount Option 1 1 5 Ratio Mode Measurements 5 27 Rear Panel Connectors 1 3 3 26 Recommended Test Equipment 1 15 Reference Input Input 1 5 Relative Cursor key 3 20 Required Equipment 1 5 Return to Localkey 3 19 Components 1 7 RF Detector 1 5 1 7 On Offkey 3 15 Output connector 3 7 5 Save Recallkey 3 18 Select 8 11 541XXA Selk 3 5 Self Test Key vou ee de oe ees 3 19 Signal 1 5 Smoothing 3 25 Source Key Group 3 7 3 14 Step Attenuator 1 5 Supplemental Data 6 18 SWR Autotester 1 5 1 7 Sy
204. trols menus and display Chapter 4 Front Panel Menus Contains foldout drawings that provide description and flow of the front panel key group menus Chapter 5 Measurement And Calibration Procedures Describes measurement and calibration procedures used with 541XXA Network Analyzers The spe cific procedures described are self test calibration and procedures for transmission return loss power and alternating setup measurements Chapter 6 Distance to Fault Measurement and Calibration Describes the optional Distance To Fault DTF feature and provides a detailed procedure for its use The chapter also contains supplemental procedures and data Chapter 7 Relative Group Delay Measurement and Calibration Describes the Relative Group Delay feature and provides a detailed procedure for its use Chapter 8 Operational Checkout Procedures Provides procedures for determining correct operation of the 541XXA Network Analyzer Appendix A Performance Specifications Provides detailed performance specifications for the 541XXA Network Analyzer Appendix B Operating Data Provides default control settings front panel LED error codes error warning messages rear panel connector information and connector pinout listings Appendix C National Instruments GPIB Installation and Data for PC driven DTF PC driven Distance To Fault software operates with 54XXA 540XXA and 541XXA Series Instruments Provides information and data for the
205. ts in feet or meters where you want to start and stop the zoom action If the range is altered the STOP distance will change ac cordingly If necessary enter a value for LOSS OFFSET left For this example enter 10 from the keypad This menu option lets you compensate for an in line attenuator or other loss source If not compensated for the presence of such a device will distort the return loss indication Alternative Measurement Options The procedure thus far has detailed menu options for a coax measurement However there are two addi tional options WAVEGUIDE and COAX GUIDE The next several steps provide details for these menu choices Waveguide The waveguide menu left lets you select from a list or enter new waveguide in the same manner as described for coax When a waveguide has been selected the key frequency values F 1 F2 and cutoff along with the loss value will appear in the menu 6 13 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE DTF MEDIUM WAVE WR15 POLY INPUT SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX GUIDE GUIDE LIST ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE COAX LIST ENTER NEW COAX PREVIOUS MENU DTF MENU INPUT A SET MEDIUM WAVE WR15 COAX POLYE RANGE XXXXXX COAX LENGTH 20 00 m DTF SETUP DATA POINTS 256 512 1024 EXIT DTF 19 o 6 6 Calibration 6 14 DISTANCE TO FAULT MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Coax Guide The coaxtgui
206. u RE z LN 1 1 02n L 7 d ut J 2 0 94dB PAD b x MARKER M3 10 2000 GHz 1 1 22n NJ 2 0 99dB A MARKER M4 Li Wf OFF 1 i 1 2 31 START 9 3000 GHz STOP 10 7000 GHz 200 MHz DIV 201pts LEVEL 47 0 dBm Figure 6A 4 Relative Group Delay and Transmission Loss Measurement Traces 7 6 RELATIVE GROUP A procedure for using the 541XXA to make a relative group delay and DELAY AND RETURN return loss measurement is given below LOSS MEASUREMENT Step 1 Connect the test set up per Figure 6A 2 except do not connect the DUT Step 2 Press the Power key to on Step 3 Press the Channel 1 Menu key 7 8 541XXA OM RELATIVE GROUP DELAY RELATIVE GROUP DELAY AND MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT Step 4 Select REL G DELAY from the displayed menu CHANNEL 1 INPUT A or B Step 5 Select SELECT INPUT and then SELECT B from TRANSMISSION the next menu to appear RETURN LOSS PRECISION RL Step 6 Turn on Channel 2 SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR TRACE MEMORY MORE PRESS PRESS SELECT Step 7 Press the Channel 2 Menu key Step 8 Select RETURN LOSS from the displayed menu CHANNEL 2 left INPUT A or B TRANSMISSION Step 9 Select SELECT INPUT then SELECT A from the PRECISION next menu to appear REL G
207. u selectable Cursor The numerical amplitude of the test data and frequency are displayed for both channels Display range 99 9 to 99 9 dB or ns Relative Cursor Displays the amplitude and frequency differ ences between the Cursor and Relative Cursor for both channels Cursor Functions Automatic cursor searches for trace Maximum Minimum dB Level dB Bandwidth Next Marker and Active Marker may be performed Display Data Correction System frequency response errors are removed from measurements with a through line transmission calibration and an open short reflection calibration Calibration data is stored at 0 002 dB resolution over the selected frequency range Interpolation is used to maintain calibration as frequency sweep range is decreased Smoothing Filtering adjustable in five levels to reduce noise and interference on low level traces Channels may be independently set Averaging 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 or 256 successive traces may be averaged together to remove unwanted noise Channels may be independently set Limit Lines Two limit lines either single value or multi level segmented for each trace Complex lines may be made from up to 10 individually editable segments Trace Mask A swept measurement can be stored to a graticule Trace Mask for visual comparison to later measurements Save Recall Thirteen sets of front panel set ups and thirteen Sets of trace memory can be stored in non volatile instrument memory
208. urce match provided by the internal isolators and the improved detector return loss allow accurate simultaneous return loss and transmission measurements Millimeter Wave Reflectometer Configuration 54100A NETWORK ANALYZE 0I ol Option 16 415Vdc 560 10BX 2 DETECTOR CABLE booo o o o o reo o 00000401 00000 0 0 0 0 WILTRON REFLECTOMETER MILLIMETER WAVE TEST 5400 MMXXXX port TRANSMISSION DETECTOR REFLECTION ACCURACY CHARACTERISTICS Source Match lt 1 9 lt 1 7 Typical Directivity 35 dB gt 40 dB Typical Dynamic Range gt 56 dB Channel Accuracy Channel Accuracy is degraded by 0 4 dB from standard 54100A specifications Output Power Minimum Leveled or Unleveled V band 0 0 dBm min 4 0 dBm Typ W band 5 0 dBm min 1 0 dBm Typ Power Flatness Unleveled 3 0 dB Typ Required Input Frequency V band 12 75 to 18 75 GHz W band 12 75 GHz to 18 33 GHz Required Input Harmonics lt 60 dBc Spurious Signals Harmonic lt 55 dBc lt 60 dBc Typical Nonharmonic 55 dBc lt 60 dBc Typical Frequency Accuracy Source Dependent Frequency Resolution Source Dependent MILLIMETER REFLECTOMETER ACCESSORIES 12 m to N m RF input cable PN N120 12 Precision Attenuators 1 08 1 0 SWR Precision loads and attenuators allow low inse
209. ure along with associated waveguide test products is described in the 54100A Series Network Analyzer Technical Data Sheet contained in Appendix A Specifications for the 541XXA Network Analyzer models are listed in the 54100A Series Network Analyzer Technical Data Sheet contained in Appendix A RF Components consists of a precision detector and an SWR Autotester These components are available for different configurations of frequency and connector type They are described in the 54100A Se ries Network Analyzer Technical Data Sheet contained in Appendix A The 560 Series SWR Autotesters and RF Detectors are high quality precision laboratory devices that contain General Precision class Con nectors GPC s Follow the precautions listed below when handling or connecting these devices Complying with these precautions will guar antee longer component life and less equipment downtime due to con nector or device failure Such compliance will ensure that RF compo nent failures are not due to misuse or abuse these two failure causes are not covered under the ANRITSU warranty Beware of de Based on RF components returned for repair de structive Pin structive pin depth of mating connectors is the major Depth of Mat cause of failure in the field When an RF component ing Connec connector is mated with a connector having a de tors structive pin depth damage will usually occur to the RF component connector destructive pin depth i
210. urrently selected segment Deletes the frequency and level specifications for the limit line segment selected Terminates complex limit line specification procedure all segments specified NOTES Corresponding Key functions for Channel 1 Channel 2 are identical A Displays Selected Measurement Trace Channel 1 or 2 Displays currently selected Input Connector A PASS FAIL message displayed here If fail frequency is also displayed A Ratio not used for Power measurements Only displayed when Cursor is on Or SWR value Displayed on right side of measurement screen Alternate presentation gt lt mark reference line position These selections will not be presented for 541XXA s without Input R All frequency information displayed by these menus is MHz for Models 54107 09 11 It is displayed in GHz for all other models NETWORK ANALYZER KEY GROUP MENUS Figure 4 2 Network Analyzer Key Group Menus 1 of 3 4 5 4 6 MENUS CHANNEL 1 INPUT A PRECISION RETURN LOSS TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS Used to measure PRECISION RL REL G DELAY Requires Offset SWR Autotester SWR POWER and calibrate precision devices e g Terminations Attenuators and Adapters USE THEN PRESS SELECT computes the return loss from the raw ripple data Displays row Mathematically ripple data on the 541XXA screen D
211. useful for testing devices that require continu ous stimulus during test Displays the main SAVE RECALL MENU shown in Figure 4 7 As shown in the figure this menu pro vides three separate functions save recall and pre view The Save menu set lets you save a setup a complete instrument state or a memory trace to any of 18 locations in internal non volatile memory and an additional 80 locations are available on 3 5 inch disk The Recall menu lets you recall a stored setup a complete instrument state or a trace memory It also lets you turn on a Fast Recall feature This fea ture lets you recall stored data by pressing two num bers from the keypad then the lt Enter gt key When previewing you can recall any stored setup When the Recall mode is in effect RECALL ONLY MODE displays in the System Status Display box in the up per right portion of the screen The Preview menu set lets you review the stored set ups and complete instrument states stored in any of the non volatile or disk memory locations It also lets you recall the previewed data directly without having to access the Recall menu 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL OPERATION Remote Indi GPIB cator STATUS Return To Local Key Figure 3 9 GPIB Indicators Self Test Key 3 10 CURSOR KEY GROUP CURSOR KEY GROUP This LED is lit when the 541XXA is in the remote GPIB mode In this mode the GPIB status is also display
212. utput that is produced from the measurement data These menus configure the 541XXA to output data to either a printer or a plotter Figure 4 5 The printer output may be either a tabu lar printout of the measurement data a plot of the screen display or both Figures 3 14 thru 3 17 Either menu may be accessed from the other both types of hard copy output may be defined before out put begins The Printer and Plotter LEDs indicate which hard copy output device has been defined The output options available from these menus are Print the screen measurement display on a printer Print a tabulation of the measurement values printer only Print measurement data at frequency markers only Print measurement limit values in tabulated form printer only Plot screen measurement display on a plotter 541XXA OM FRONT PANEL OPERATION Printer Plotter Indicators Start Key Stop Key 541XXA OM HARD COPY KEY GROUP Plot graticule lines cursor information titles or measurement traces from the screen dis play separately The main menus and submenus are explained in Figure 4 5 Examples of hard copy print outs are shown in Figure 3 14 through 3 17 When lit these LED indicators designate which type of hard copy output the 541XXA is set up to produce Freezes the displayed data and loads the printer or plotter buffer with the measurement data When data transf
213. uwiltron com e FAX 408 778 0239 Printed in USA August 1996 Rev C Data subject to change without notice 1509002 International Sales Centers Europe Intl 44 1582 418853 Japan 03 3446 1111 Canada 613 828 4090 Asia Pacific Intl 81 3 3440 2770 11410 00131 DS54100A 2 GIP G Appendix Operating Data Table of Contents B 1 INTRODUCTION Patio s B 3 B 2 DEFAULT CONTROL SETTINGS B 3 B 3 FRONT PANEL LED ERROR CODES B 3 B 4 ERROR WARNING MESSAGES B 3 B 5 REARPANEL CONNECTORS B 3 B 6 CONNECTOR PINOUT LISTINGS B 3 INTRODUCTION DEFAULT CONTROL SETTINGS FRONT PANEL LED ERROR CODES ERROR WARNING MESSAGES REAR PANEL CONNECTORS CONNECTOR PINOUT LISTINGS 541XXA OM Appendix B Operating Data This appendix provides default control settings error codes and warn ing messages and rear panel connector information and pinout data Table B 1 provides a listing of the power up default control settings for the Model 541XXA Network Analyzer Table B 2 provides a listing of the front panel LED error codes Tables B 3 and B 4 provide listings for error and warning messages that may occur at start up and or during operation Figure B 1 shows the rear panel and describes the connectors Figures 2 and B 3 provide a pinout listing for the respective Exter nal Monitor and GPIB Interface connectors B 3
214. veguide Coupler tests substitute a 1 2 wavelength offset short for the Open and a 20 dB mismatch section for the Offset Termination Figure 5 8 541XXA OM Test Setup for a Precision Return Loss Measurement 5 43 DIRECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION Frequency 2 Output Power emm 4 2 22 Step 6 CHANNEL 1 INPUT A TRANSMISSION RETURN LOSS REL G DELAY SWR POWER DTF DB DTF SWR SELECT INPUT TRACE MEMORY MORE USE THEN PRESS SELECT PRECISION Step 7 RETURN LOSS SET FORMAT FINAL TUNING USE THEN PRESS SELECT 5 44 Step 4 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Set the 541XXA signal source controls left to the de sired frequency range and power output level for the test For the example included in this procedure the start frequency is 0 01 GHz the stop frequency is 20 GHz and the power output is set to 7 0 dBm Press the Channel 1 Menu key left Select PRECISION RL from the displayed menu left Select FINAL from the displayed menu left 541XXA OM MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 2 o Calibration PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT OFFSET AUTOTESTER AND AIRLINE AS SHOWN TO CHANNEL A PRESS SELECT WHEN READY PRECISION RETURN LOSS CALIBRATION CONNECT OPEN TO AIR
215. w ever the display is correct after just one sweep Selection of the measurement channel s acted on by the SMOOTHING submenu selections is done from the ANALYZER configuration submenu which is invoked from the System Menu Key main menu Figure 4 7 The ANALYZER submenu allows you to set for COUPLED smoothing i e measurement Channels 1 and 2 are set to the same data smooth ing level or INDEPENDENT smoothing i e meas urement channels may be set to different levels When a channel selection is made the Channel 1 and or Channel 2 LED indicator next to the Smooth ing key will be lit accordingly 3 25 DISK DRIVE 3 15 3 14 3 15 3 26 DISK DRIVE WARNING ERROR MESSAGES REAR PANEL CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL OPERATION The disk drive accomodates 3 5 inch 2HD 1 44 MB MS DOS compat ible floppy disks It provides for saving instrument setups and trace data to disk in a standard spreadsheet format This will allow data to be read into spreadsheet applications for processing using a standard template Data Format Field names or codes do not contain spaces as some spreadsheet application do not recognize spaces as valid field name characters The format supports up to two rows of up to 401 data points together with frequency information All data is in base units sec onds Hz dB or dBm V etc Space is provided at the top and left of the spread sheet for user formatting 3 rows and 3 columns Row
216. z lt 1 33 lt 32 GHz 560 98KF50 32 dB lt 32 GHz lt 1 38 lt 40 GHz K f 30 dB lt 40 GHz 30 dB lt 40 GHz lt 1 25 lt 40 GHz APAA 30 dB lt 50 GH 1 25 lt 50 lt 2 lt 1 25 lt 2 j 0 01 to 50 GHz 500 Ruggedized 30 dB lt 40 GHz lt 1 25 lt 40 GHz V f 560 98VFA50 V f 30 dB lt 50 GHz lt 1 25 lt 50 GHz 34 dB lt 20 GHz SMA m and f lt 1 20 lt 20 GHz Ruggedized 560 98C50 0 01 to 40 GHz 32 dB lt 26 5 GHz 500 3 5 mm m and f 29 dB lt 40 GHz 1 30 x 40 GHz K m and f K f DETECTORS Frequency Input Frequency Model Range Impedance Return Loss Connector Response 5400 71B50 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 500 20 dB BNC m 0 2 dB lt 1 5 GHz 5400 71B75 0 001 to 1 5 GHz 750 20 dB BNC m 0 2 dB lt 1 5 GHz 0 2 dB lt 1 GHz 5400 71N50 0 001 to 3 GHz 500 26 dB N m 1 0 3 dB lt 3 GHz 26 dB 2 GHz 0 2 dB lt 1 GHz 5400 71N75 0 001 to 3 GHz 750 20 dB lt 3 GHz N m 05dB 3GHz 16 dB 0 04 GHz 560 7A50 0 01 to 18 GHz 500 22 dB lt 8 GHz GPC 7 0 5 dB lt 3 GHz 17 dB lt 18 GHz 16 dB lt 0 04 GHz 22 dB lt 8 GHz 0 5 dB lt 18 GHz 560 7N50B 0 01 to 20 GHz 500 17 dB lt 18 GHz N m 2 0 dB lt 20 GHz 14 dB lt 20 GHz 16 dB lt 0 04 GHz 22 dB lt 8 GHz 0 5 dB lt 18 GHz 560 7S50B 0 01 to 20 GHz 500 17 dB lt 18 GHz WSMA m 2 0 dB lt 20 GHz 14 dB lt 20 GHz

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