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Anritsu S251B Stereo System User Manual

1. 1 7 Figure 4 2 Two Port Measurement Calibration Setup Selecting the Frequency Range The following procedure selects the frequency range for the calibration Step 4 Press the FREQ DIST key Step 5 Press the F1 soft key Step 6 Enter 6 2 5 or a user defined frequency using the key pad or the Up Down row key Step 7 Press ENTER to set F1 to 625 MHz or the user defined frequency Step 8 Press the F2 soft key Step 9 Enter 2 5 0 0 or a user defined frequency using the keypad or the Up Down ar row key Step 10 Press ENTER to set F2 to 2500 MHz or the user defined frequency Step 11 Check that the FREQ MHZ scale in the display area indicates the new fre quency start and stop values for example F1 625 MHz F2 2500 MHz Performing a Calibration The following procedures detail how to perform the calibrations Steps 12 through 15 de scribe OSL calibration while steps 16 and 17 apply only to OSLT calibration Step 12 Press the START CAL key The message CONNECT OPEN TO RF OUT PORT will appear in the display Step 13 Connect the calibrated Open and press the ENTER key The messages suring OPEN and CONNECT SHORT TO RF OUT will appear Step 14 Remove the Open connect the calibrated Short and press the ENTER key The messages MEASURING SHOR
2. Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span Vp 88 30 0 30 28 0 28 26 X 0 26 24 X 0 24 22 0 22 20 a 0 20 18 0 18 18 E 0 15 max distance m 14 814 resolution m 12 i c 0 12 10 E 0 10 8 0 09 6 ie 0 06 4 eur del D04 2 0 02 0 00 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 frequency spen Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span Was 88 300 3 00 280 1 2 80 260 T 2 80 240 2 40 220 2 20 200 TA 2 00 180 1 90 150 1 60 mex distance rr 140 140 resdution 120 m 1 20 100 T 1 00 80 ER 0 90 na 20 0 20 0 0 00 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 frequency spen MHz Figure 3 16 Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span 3 27 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Using the Soft Carrying Case The soft carrying case has been designed such that the strap can be unsnapped to allow the case to be easily oriented horizontally thus allowing the Anritsu controls to be more easily accessed Figure 3 17 Figure 3 17 Using the Site Master Soft Carrying Case 3 28 Chapter 4 Measurements Introduction This chapter provides a description of the Site Master measurement functions and examples of frequency domain distance domain and two port insertion gain
3. 4 4 Saving a Display to 4 5 Recalling a Display From 4 5 SWR Return Loss and Cable Loss Measurement 4 9 Required 4 9 Device Under Test 4 9 Procedure s us sue 0 5 08 C CK X 28 e 481 48 18 14 9 429 4 9 Selecting the Measurement 4 9 Selecting the Frequency Range 4 9 Performing a 4 10 SWR or Return Loss Measurement 4 11 Set the Amplitude Scale and Limit Line 4 11 Setting the 4 13 Cable Loss 4 14 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 14 Setting the Segment Limit 4 14 DTF Measurement 4 16 Required Equipment 4 16 Device Under Test 4 16 Proced re ss osado S x 048844 4 oe 4 40413780808080808 8 4 16 Selecting the Measurement 4 16 Performing a Calibration een 4 17 DTF Measurement Determining the Length of the Cable 4 18 Setting the Amplitude Scale
4. 4 18 Setting the Marker 4 18 DTF Measurement Determining the quality of the cable 4 20 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 20 Setting the 4 20 Insertion Gain Amplifier 4 22 Required Equipment 4 22 Device Under Test 4 22 Procedure lt uo uod Pade eae Rea CREUSE Se 4 22 Selecting the 4 22 Selecting the Frequency 4 22 Performing a 4 22 Amplifier Gain Measurement 4 24 Setting the 4 24 Activating the Bias 4 25 Setting the Amplitude Scale 4 25 Making Power Measurements 4 27 Entering Power Monitor 4 27 Zeroing the Power 4 27 Measuring High Input Power 4 27 Displaying Power dBm and Watts 4 27 Displaying Relative 4 27 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program 5 1 Description
5. 3 1 Front Panel Overview 3 1 Test Connector 3 2 Keypad Controls 3 3 Soft Keys 55 22 422 4 05 5 ALIE POP EORR SUE 3 6 Power Monitor 3 20 Printi g 4 xoc cmo de 3 21 Printing a Screen 443 39 s Q o w Q s s 81 85 88 3 21 Printer Switch 3 22 Symbols oU 3 23 Self Test uo o 3 23 Error Codes 4 2 59 s w o s o o s e s a hrs ee s s 3 24 Self Test EFFOES x x RO Uomo omo n in 3 24 Range Errors 255526 as OR 9 ese Eo 3 25 Using the Soft Carrying 3 28 Chapter 4 Measurements 4 1 4 1 Measurement 4 1 Power On 4 2 Calibration 4 2 w Selecting the Frequency Range 4 3 Performing a Calibration 4 3 Setting the 5 4 4 Saving the Setup 4 4
6. 5 1 Requiremenhts a a oe 5 1 Communication Port 8 5 1 Changing COM Port Settings Windows 95 98 NT 5 1 Software 5 3 Plot Capture s sse eae sus on e W y I UV 5 3 Capture multiple traces to a database 5 4 Capture single or multiple traces to 5 4 Custom Cable List Uploading and Downloading 5 5 Uploading a Cable List to the Site Master Custom Cable Table 5 5 Downloading a Cable List from the Site Master Custom Cable Table 5 5 Saving a Custom CableList eee 5 5 Program 5 6 Fault Location 5 6 Smith Chart Software 5 6 Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile or as a Spreadsheet File 5 7 Pasting a Plot in Graphic or Spreadsheet Format 5 7 Saving Data toa 5 7 5 7 Printi se 1 429929 43 3 P303 We a a CE EUN P RR 5 8 Appendix A Reference Data A 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data een A 1 iii iv Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This chapter provides a description performance specifications optional accessories
7. Procedure Step 1 Press the ON OFF key on the Site Master Selecting the Measurement Mode Step 2 Press the MODE key Step 3 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to FREQ SWR or FREQ RETURN LOSS Step 4 Press the ENTER key to select Frequency SWR or Return Loss measurement mode Selecting the Frequency Range Step 5 Press the FREQ DIST key Step 6 Press the F1 soft key Step 7 Enter 6 2 5 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Step 8 Press ENTER to set F1 to 625 MHz Step 9 Press the F2 soft key Step 10 Enter 2 5 0 0 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Step 11 Press ENTER to set F2 to 2500 MHz Step 12 Check that the FREQ MHZ scale in the display area indicates the new fre quency start and stop values F1 625 MHz F2 2500 MHz 4 9 Chapter 4 Measurements Performing a Calibration Step 13 Press the START CAL key Follow the instructions that appear in the message area Step 14 Connect the Open Short and Load component to the test port and press the ENTER key as prompted after connecting each component Refer to the Performing a Calibration procedure on page 4 3 for detailed cali bration steps NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncer tainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or op tional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested
8. Step 24 Press the MARKER key to display the marker value NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 26 Chapter 4 Measurements Making Power Measurements Power measurement is accomplished using a broadband 1 MHz to 3000 RF detector P N 5400 71N50 The power monitor displays measured power in dBm or Watts Entering Power Monitor Mode Step 1 Press the MODE key Step 2 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to POWER MONITOR Press ENTER to select power monitor mode Zeroing the Power Monitor Step 3 With no power applied to the DUT press the ZERO soft key from the Power menu Wait a few seconds while the Site Master accumulates samples of the qui escent power level When complete ZERO ADJ ON is displayed in the message area Measuring High Input Power Levels Step 4 Insert an attenuator between the DUT and the RF detector sufficient to insure that the input power to the Site Master is no greater the 20 dBm Step 5 Press the OFFSET soft key Step 6 Enter the attenuation in dB using the keypad Press ENTER to complete the en try The message area will show OFFSET is ON along with the entered value in dB Displaying Power in dBm and Watts Step 7 Press the UNITS soft key to display power in Watts Displaying Relative Power Step 8 With the desired base power level input to the Site Master press the REL soft key The message area will show REL ON a
9. Step 14 Double click on the Read Me icon to read about recent changes that did not get into this manual and important features or problems that you should know about Step 15 Double click on the Site Master Help icon to acquaint yourself with the com prehensive on line manual This manual provides descriptive narrative for the various program features and controls Step 16 Double click on the Site Master Software Tools icon to open the Software Tools program Step 17 Click on Settings in the top menu bar and select COM Port Enter the appro priate COM port number for the serial interface cable null modem type Plot Capture Plots traces can be captured either singly from the Site Master display or in multiples from one or more stored display locations Both methods are described below The recommended method is to capture multiple traces to a database In one operation all of the data residing in the up to 200 stored display memory locations in the Site Master can be downloaded to a database for easy data management NOTE Trace scale can be captured as per Site Master or as autoscale by the capture program To select per Site Master or autoscaling click on Settings and Default Plot Settings from the top menu bar and pull down menu 5 3 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Capture multiple traces to a database Step 1 Connect the supplied cable as shown in Figure 5 2 Serial Inter
10. For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device under test cable bending subsequent to the Open Short Load cal ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Thus ca bles which are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com ponents 4 10 Chapter 4 Measurements SWR or Return Loss Measurement Step 15 Disconnect the Load and connect the test port extension cable to the Site Master test port Step 16 Connect the Load to the open end of the test port extension cable as shown in Figure 4 9 1 OPEN SHORT gt CALIBRATION LOAD LOND SHORT gt MEASUREMENT RFOUT REFLECTION 2 TEST PORT Anritsu Site Master 251B ARA Ys ANY Vom APVT 4u 2500 0 Figure 4 9 Cable Measurement Test Setup Step 17 Observe the displayed measurement Figures 4 10 and 4 11 show typical SWR and Return Loss measurements with markers and limit line set Set the Amplitude Scale and Limit Line The following procedure sets the top and bottom scale display Step 18 Press the AMPLITUDE or
11. dBm 130PONTS 000 CALCULATING 54 00 of 00 DIST 1 11548 15 3 M2 OFF MA OFF Figure 4 14 DTF RETURN LOSS Measurement Results cable length 4 19 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement Determining the quality of the cable NOTE If cable length measurement has not been done calibration must be done be fore determining the quality of the cable steps 1 15 Step 24 Disconnect the Short and connect the Load to the test port extension cable Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 25 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Optional Press the AUTO SCALE key to optimize the amplitude scale Step 26 In SWR mode press the TOP soft key and enter 1 0 5 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale In Return Loss mode enter 20 Step 27 In SWR mode press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale In Return Loss mode enter 54 Setting the Markers Step 28 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 29 Press the M2 soft key to select the M2 marker function Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M2 marker function Step 30 Press the MARKER TO PEAK soft key to find the maximum SWR or Return Loss reading See Figures 4 15 and 4 16 NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a se
12. COM port on a personal computer for use with the Anritsu Software Tools program or to a supported printer RF output 50 impedance for reflection measurements RF input 50 9 impedance for transmission loss or gain measurement RF detector input for the Power Monitor Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Keypad Controls This section contains an alphabetical listing of the Site Master front panel keypad controls along with a brief description of each More detailed descriptions of the major function keys follow Turns the liquid crystal display LCD back lighting ON or OFF Leaving back zu ee 88 lighting off conserves battery power LCD Contrast adjust Use Up Down arrow key and ENTER to adjust the dis play contrast AMPLITUDE Displays the amplitude or scale menu of the current operating mode NOTE The AMPLITUDE and LIMIT keys are functionally identical AUTO Automatically scales the display for optimum resolution SCALE ENTER Implements certain menu and key selections ESCAPE Exits the present operation or clears the display If a parameter is being edited CLEAR pressing this key will clear the value currently being entered and restore the last valid entry Pressing this key again will close the parameter During normal sweeping pressing this key will move up one menu level FREQ DIST Displays the Frequency or Distance menu depending on the measurement mode LIMIT Displays t
13. DD MM YY and YY MM DD BIAS TEE Toggles Bias Tee on and off Clock HOUR Enter the hour 0 23 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Sub Menu Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value Q MINUTE Enter the minute 0 59 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value Q MONTH Enter the month 1 12 using the Up Down arrow key or the key pad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the pre vious value DAY Enter the day using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value YEAR Enter the year 1997 2036 using the Up Down arrow key or the keypad Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value BACK Returns to the top level SYS menu SAVE Choosing Save Display activates the alphanumeric menu for trace storage Use DISPLAY the soft keys to enter a label for the saved trace For example to save a display with the name press the soft key for the group that contains the letter T and then press the T soft key Press the soft key for the group that contains the letter R then press the R soft key Continue for the rest of the letters Use the number keys on the numeric keypad to enter numbers Use the softkeys and keypad
14. Functions and Operations MARKER I 81 eal el a Ea mai ON OFF EDIT ON OFF EDIT ON OFF alte MARKER TO ile ON OFF EDIT PEAK MARKER MARKER TO TO EDIT DECTA VALLEY PEAK M4 M1 MARKER MARKER BACK DELTA VALLEY M3 M1 PEAK MARKER MARKER BACK TO TO PEAK VALLEY MARKER TO BACK VALLEY BACK Figure 3 6 Marker Key Soft Key Labels Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SAVE DISPLAY ABC GHI PAGE DOWN BOTTOM o0 ve c 411021 m xc Lo LIST DELETE e TRACE BACK ur SPACE TRACES Figure 3 7 Save Display and Recall Display Soft Key Menus SYS OPTIONS CLOCK SELF PRINTER STATUS MINUTE oF 5 x 25 5 o CHANGE DATE FORMAT MONTH DAY YEAR mi BACK Figure 3 8 SYS Key Soft Key Menus 3 10 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations FREQ DIST Frequency Menu Distance Menu Distance Sub Menu Displays the frequency or distance menu depending on the measurement mode Provides for setting sweep frequency end points when FREQ mode is selected Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key F1 Opens the F1 parameter for data entry This is the start value for the frequency sweep Press ENTER when data entry is complete F2 Opens the F2 parameter for data entry This is the stop value for the frequency swee
15. In DTF mode resolution can be adjusted through the DTF AID table SINGLE SWEEP Toggles the sweep between single sweep and continu ous sweep In single sweep mode each sweep must be activated by the RUN HOLD button TRACE MATH Opens up the Trace Math functions trace memory trace memory for comparison of the real time trace in the display with any of the traces from memory Not available in DTF mode OVERLAY Selects the Trace Overlay function and opens the trace overlay sub menu NOTE The trace overlay function is valid only for traces in memory that have the same measurement mode number of data points and frequency or distance range as the currently displayed trace Trace Overlay The trace overlay sub menu is used to turn the trace overlay function on or off Sub Menu and for selecting the overlay trace from memory Q ON OFF Toggles the trace overlay function on and off If trace overlay is currently off selecting on will bring up the trace memory selection table and sub menu SELECT TRACE Opens the trace memory selection table and the Select Trace sub menu Press ENTER to select a trace from the table The Select Trace sub menu choices are Q TOP OF LIST Move the selection cursor to the top first memory lo cation PAGE UP Move the selection cursor to the top of the previous trace memory location page Each page contains 15 trace memory locatio
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17. LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Step 19 In SWR mode press the TOP soft key and enter 1 3 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale In Return Loss mode enter 0 Step 20 In SWR mode press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale In Return Loss mode enter 5 4 Step 21 Press the LIMIT soft key to activate the segment limit line table Step 22 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to segment 1 and press the EDIT SEGMENT soft key to change the parameter values for segment 1 Step 23 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the START FREQ parameter and press ENTER to edit the value 4 11 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 29 Step 30 Step 31 Enter 6 2 5 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the Start Frequency to 625 MHz Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the START FREQ LIMIT parameter and press ENTER to edit the value For FREQ SWR enter 1 1 2 For FREQ RETURN LOSS enter 2 5 Press ENTER to set the Start Frequency Limit value Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the STOP FREQ parameter and press ENTER to edit the value Enter 2 5 0 0 using the key pad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the Stop Frequency to 2500 MHz Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the STOP FREQ LIMIT parameter and
18. NOTE Where CAL ON is indicated on the Site Master pressing the DTF AID soft key will activate the DTF parameter table However distance and cable type propagation velocity and loss have not been optimized F1 and F2 are set by CAL ON setup DTF measurement is valid for D2 Dmax as defined by The number of data points resolution will automatically adjust according to the length of D2 and F1 4 16 Step 5 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to D2 then press ENTER to select the ca ble length Step 6 Enter 2 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set D2 to 2 0 meters Chapter 4 Measurements Step 7 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to F1 then press ENTER to select the start frequency F1 Step 8 Enter 6 2 5 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F1 to 625 MHz Step 9 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to F2 then press ENTER to select the start frequency F2 Step 10 Enter 2 5 0 0 using the keypad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set F2 to 2500 MHz Step 11 Scroll to PROP VEL and press ENTER to select Propagation Velocity parameters NOTE Propagation velocity and cable loss can be accessed by selecting CABLE FUNCTION from the DTF AID parameter table Step 12 Enter 8 6 and press ENTER to set the Propagation Velocity to 0 86 Step 13 Press ENTER to start the calibration NOTE If the calibration is valid scroll to CA
19. Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Self Test Error Messages Error Message BATTERY LOW EXTERNAL POWER LOW PLL FAILED INTEGRATOR FAILED EEPROM R W FAILED OUT OF TEMP RANGE Description Battery voltage is less than 9 5 volts Charge battery If condition per sists call your Anritsu Service Center External supply voltage is less than 12 5 volts Call your Anritsu Ser vice Center Phase locked loops failed to lock Charge battery If condition persists with a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Service Center Integration circuit could not charge to a valid level Charge battery If condition persists with a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Ser vice Center Non volatile memory system has failed Call your Anritsu Service Center Ambient temperature is not within the specified operating range If the temperature is within the specified operating range and the condition persists call your Anritsu Service Center Note A listing of current Anritsu service centers is given in Table 1 2 page 1 8 3 24 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Range Errors A listing of Range Error messages is given in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Range Error Messages 1 of 2 Error Message Description RANGE The start F1 frequency is greater than the stop F2 frequency ERROR F1 gt F2 RANGE The start D1 distance is greater than the stop D2 distance ERROR D1 gt D2 RANGE The stop distance D2 exceeds the maxi
20. as necessary to enter the entire name then press ENTER to complete the process The BACK SPACE softkey removes the currently highlighted letter in the trace name 3 18 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations RECALL Recalls a trace from memory for viewing or to be used as a trace overlay Selec DISPLAY tions are TOP OF LIST Move the selection cursor to the top first memory loca tion PAGE UP Move the selection cursor to the top of the previous trace memory location page Each page contains 15 trace memory locations PAGE DOWN Move the selection cursor to the top of the next trace mem ory location page BOTTOM OF LIST Move the selection cursor to the bottom last memory location DELETE Delete the selected trace from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay DELETE ALL TRACES Delete all traces from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay 3 19 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Power Monitor Menu Selecting POWER MONITOR from the Mode menu causes the soft keys described below to be displayed and the corresponding values shown in the message area 3 20 a UNITS Toggles between dBm and Watts REL Turns relative mode OFF if currently ON If relative mode is cur rently OFF turns it ON and causes the power level to be measured and saved as the base level Subsequent measurements are then disp
21. display Table 3 1 LCD Icon Symbols Icon Symbol Site Master is in Hold for power conservation To resume sweeping press the RUN HOLD key After 10 minutes without a key press the Site Master will automatically activate the power conservation mode f Integrator Failure dx Lock fail indication Check battery If the Site Master fails to lock with a a fully charged battery call your Anritsu Service Center When calibration is performed the Site Master stores the ambient temper C ature If the temperature drifts outside the specified range this indicator will flash A recalibration at the current temperature 18 recommended Indicates the remaining charge on the battery The inner white rectangle grows longer as the battery charge depletes X Indicates internal data processing Self Test At turn on the Site Master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure the system is functioning properly Note that the battery voltage and temperature are displayed in the lower left corner below the self test message If the battery is low or if the ambient temper ature is not within the specified operational range Self Test will fail If Self Test fails and the battery is fully charged and the Site Master is within the specified operating range call your Anritsu Service Center 3 23 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Error Codes Self Test Errors A listing of Self Test Error messages is given in
22. in order of increasing side lobe reduction are rectangular nominal side lobe low side lobe minimum side lobe Figures 3 9 thru 3 12 on pages 3 13 and 3 14 are examples of the types of Windowing Q BACK Returns to the Distance Menu 3 12 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Distance To Fault Return Loss dB 35 40 45 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Feet Figure 3 9 Rectangular Windowing Example Distance To Fault 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Feet Figure 3 10 Nominal Side Lobe Windowing Example 3 13 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Distance To Fault Return Loss dB 35 40 Li 20 35 40 Feet 25 30 45 50 55 60 Figure 3 11 Low Side Lobe Windowing Example Distance To Fault Return Loss dB 35 40 45 15 20 25 30 35 Feet 40 45 50 55 60 Figure 3 12 3 14 Minimum Side Lobe Windowing Exam
23. or loss measurements Measurement Functions Site Master operation is divided into four measurement modes frequency domain distance domain two port and power monitor Frequency domain measurements consist of Return Loss RL Standing Wave Ratio SWR and Cable Loss CL made over a selectable frequency range SWR and RL char acterize the magnitude of reflections present in a device or transmission line CL mea surements display the insertion loss of a transmission line over frequency Distance domain measurements commonly known as distance to fault DTF are made over a selectable distance range They include RL or SWR but they also return in formation that can help locate discontinuities in a transmission line CL cannot be meas ured in the distance domain Two port transmission gain or loss measurement is commonly known as 521 or through measurement The gain or loss measurement is made over a selectable frequency range and the magnitude in dB characterizes the performance of the device under test Gain and loss measurement includes Tower Mount Amplifier TMA verification an tenna to antenna isolation and duplexer filter rejection and isolation Power monitor measurements can be either absolute or relative to some base power level and can be displayed in either dBm or Watts To allow measurement and display of power levels above the unit s specified input the user may attenuate the signal and enter the corres
24. the function of the soft key for the current Mode selection NOTE The AMPLITUDE and LIMIT keys are functionally identical Figures 3 3 through 3 8 show the soft key labels for each Mode selection FREQ DIST AMPLITUDE SWEEP TOP RESOLU SINGLE SWEEP N 11114 11 TRACE LIMIT MATH BB TRACE ON OFF LIMIT BEEP EDIT SEGMENT ON OFF Q 3 o m z 8 gt eli Ee Be E SCROLL SEGMENT FULL TOP OF SELECT SEGMENT PAGE BACK PAGE DOWN BOTTOM BACK OF LIST DELETE TRACE DELETE ALL TRACES Figure 3 3 Frequency Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MODE POWER MONITOR SOFTKEYS UNITS REL OFFSET Figure 3 4 Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 3 Functions and Operations FREQ DIST AMPLITUDE RESOLU SINGLE BOTTOM SWEEP TRACE DTF AID MATH LIMIT TRACE OVERLA ON OFF LIMIT EDIT BEEP SEGMENT ON OFF 131 1 EL LL SCROLL SEGMENT 7 m d ma FULL SPAN TOP OF LIST LOSS SELECT SEGMENT PROP VEL BACK CABLE DOWN BOTTOM BACK LIST DELETE TRACE DELETE ALL BACK TRACES CUBA E zj lt Ti m U Figure 3 5 Distance to Fault Mode Soft Key Labels Chapter 3
25. 00 dB E SIM 2500 0 15539 1384 45 MHz iid 228 42 2096 66 MHz SYS _sweer Figure 3 14 SYS Key and OPTIONS Soft Key 3 21 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Step 4 Press the PRINTER soft key and select from the displayed menu of supported printers Step 5 Press the PRINT key Figure 3 15 PRINTER Anritsu Site Master 52518 I RETURNLOSS CALON LIMON 517 PONTS 0 00 48 s PRINT 9 1384 45 M2 3842 2096 66 Figure 3 15 PRINTER Soft Key and PRINT Key Printer Switch Settings Set the switches SW1 SW2 and SW3 on the Seiko DPU 414 thermal printer as follows Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SW1 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON SW2 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF SW3 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Set the switches on the serial to parallel interface cable to all other printers as follows SW1 SW2 SW3 SWA SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 3 22 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Symbols Table 3 1 provides a listing of the symbols used as condition indicators on the LCD
26. 50J 0 880 0 045 FLC 114 50J 0 880 0 034 FLC 158 50J 0 880 0 029 CR50 540PE 0 880 0 070 CR50 1070PE 0 880 0 038 310801 0 820 0 115 311201 0 800 0 180 311501 0 800 0 230 311601 0 800 0 262 311901 0 800 0 377 352001 0 800 0 377 Anritsu
27. Anritsu Site Master Model S251B Antenna and Cable Analyzer User s Guide Hand Held Tester for Transmission Lines and other RF Components WARRANTY The Anritsu product s listed on the title page is are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment Anritsu s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defec tive during the warranty period Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs Obligation is limited to the origi nal purchaser Anritsu is not liable for consequential damages LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear Also the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer unauthorized modification or misuse or op eration outside the environmental specifications of the product No other warranty is expressed or implied and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MS DOS Windows Windows 95 Windows NT and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Anritsu and Site Master are trademarks of Anritsu Company NOTICE Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation and maintenance of
28. Anritsu Company equipment and computer programs The drawings specifications and information contained herein are the property of Anritsu Company and any un authorized use or disclosure of these drawings specifications and information is prohibited they shall not be reproduced copied or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written consent of Anritsu Company September 1999 10580 00032 Copyright 1999 Anritsu Co Revision A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name ANRITSU COMPANY Manufacturer s Address Microwave Measurements Division 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 USA declares that the product specified below Product Name Site Master Model Number S251B conforms to the requirement of EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Council Directive 92 31 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 55011 1991 Group 1 Class A Immunity EN 61000 4 2 1995 3 50082 1 1997 4 CD 8k AD EN 61000 4 3 1997 EN50082 1 1997 3V m 50204 ENS50082 1 1997 3V m EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN50082 1 1997 0 5 SL 1 PL EN 61000 4 5 1995 EN50082 1 1997 1kV L L 2kV L E Electrical Safety Requirement Product Safety The Product Complies when used with Company supplied Power Supply tested to EN 60950 Dire
29. Connected to RF In NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncertainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or optional extension cable that is at the same point as the antenna or device to be tested will be connected For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension cable In a typical lab oratory cable bending subsequent to the calibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Cables that are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that become more pronounced as the test frequency in creases Chapter 4 Measurements SWR Return Loss and Cable Loss Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Standing Wave Ratio or Return Loss and Cable Loss measurement made over a selectable frequency range This measurement example determines the quality and loss of the test port cable or device under test Required Equipment Site Master Model S251B Precision N m Open Short Anritsu 22550 and Precision N m Load Anritsu SM PL or Precision N m Open Short Load Anritsu OSLN50LF N m N f Test Port Extension Cable Anritsu 15 50 1 5 Device Under Test Specification Type Typical Loss 1 5m Vg Return Loss SWR 0 4 dB 625 MHz 0 8 1000 MH 5 2 gt 15NNF50 1 5A 0 7 dB 1500 MHz 0 86 21 4 lt 1 20 0 8 dB 9 2000 MHz 0 9 dB 2500 MHz
30. ER to complete the process NOTE More than one trace can be saved using the same alphanumeric name as traces are stored chronologically using the time date stamp Recalling a Display From Memory The following procedure recalls a previously saved display from memory Step 1 Press the RECALL DISPLAY key Step 2 Select the desired display using the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER to re call the display SWR CALON 6dBm 259PONTS FL 15625 00 MHz F2 2500 00 MHz Figure 4 4 SWR Measurement Mode Calibration Results 4 5 Chapter 4 Measurements INSERTION LOSS CALON 6dBm 259 POINTS F4 2500 00 F1 625 00 MHz F2 2500 00 MHz Figure 4 5 Insertion Loss Mode Calibration Results Loads at RF Out and RF In Chapter 4 Measurements INSERTION CALON 0 259 PONTS 1 1000 48 EM 4200 dB 21 625 00 FREQ MHz 2500 00 1 625 00 F2 2500 00 MHz Figure 4 Insertion Loss Mode Calibration Results Loads at RF Out and RF In INSERTION LOSS CALON dBm 258 5 FA 625 00 FREQ MHz 2500 00 1 625 00 MHz 2 2500 00 MHz Figure 4 7 Insertion Gain Mode Calibration Results RF Out connected to RF In Chapter 4 Measurements INSERTION GAIN CALON G0dBm 259 PONTS FL 400 0 cB 4200 dB 625 00 FREQ MHz 2500 00 F1 825 00 MHz F2 2500 00 MHz Figure 4 8 Insertion Gain Mode Calibration Results RF Out
31. ERTION GAIN 30 dBm Press the ENTER key to select insertion gain measurement mode ting the Frequency Range Step 4 Press the FREQ soft key Step 5 Press the F1 soft key Step 6 Enter 1 8 0 0 using the keypad or Up Down Arrow key Press ENTER to set F1 to 1800 MHz Step 7 Press the F2 soft key Step 8 Enter 2 1 0 0 using the keypad or Up Down Arrow key Press ENTER to set F2 to 2100 MHz rming a Calibration Step 9 Connect the test port extension cables to the RF In and RF Out test ports as shown in Figure 4 17 Step 10 Press the START CAL key Follow the instructions in the message area Chapter 4 Measurements Step 11 Connect the Open Short Loads and through adapter to the test port extension cable and press the ENTER key as prompted Refer to the Calibration Procedure earlier in this chapter for detailed calibration instructions NOTE The number of data points displayed can be changed by selecting RES in the DTF AID table OPEN SHORT LOAD TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL TEST PORT CABLE a OPTIONAL RF IN TEST PORT i RF OUT TEST PORT a Anritsu Site Master 52518 1 Y f ET dd 1 Figure 4 17 Two Port Measurement Calibration Setup When the calibration is complete the results s
32. Hz M3 to 1965 MEZ and 4 to 1990 MHz Observe the bypass condition Figure 4 21 INSERTION GAN CALON 30dBm 259 PONTS 1800 00 FREQ 2100 00 M1 32 9 1864 88MH z M3 0 3 965 12 MHz M2 7314 19104L7 MH 4 4 1988 e rin Figure 4 21 Measurement Display Showing Bypass Condition Activating the Bias Tee Step 19 Press the SYS key Step 20 Press the OPTIONS soft key then the BIAS TEE soft key to activate the Bias Tee NOTE The Site Master must have Option 10A installed and the battery charger must be connected for the bias tee to activate Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 21 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale menu Step 22 Press the TOP soft key and enter 1 5 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale to 15 4 25 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 23 Press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 9 0 using the keypad or Up Down ar row key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale to 90 Observe the display of amplifier gain performance Figure 4 22 NOTE Alternatively press the AUTO SCALE key to set the top and bottom display scale 1800 00 FREQ 210000 AL M1 124 1884 53MHz 0 3 195512 2411 8 1810 47 2 M 1 4 1988 53MHz Figure 4 22 Measurement Display of Amplifier Gain
33. ITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Segment Limit Line menu Step 44 Press the LIMIT soft key to activate the segment limit line table Step 45 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to segment 1 and press the EDIT SEG MENT soft key to change the parameter values for segment 1 Step 46 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the START FREQ parameter and press ENTER to edit the value Step 47 Enter 8 2 4 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the Start Frequency to 824 MHz Step 48 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the START FREQ LIMIT parameter and press ENTER to edit the value Step 49 Enter 5 Press ENTER to set the Start Frequency Limit value Step 50 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the STOP FREQ parameter and press ENTER to edit the value 4 14 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 51 Enter 9 6 0 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the Stop Frequency to 960 MHz Step 52 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to the STOP FREQ LIMIT parameter and press ENTER to edit the value Step 53 Enter 5 5 Press ENTER to set the Stop Frequency Limit value Step 54 Press ENTER at OK to accept the values and activate the Segment 1 limit line Step 55 Press the SELECT SEGMENT soft key and use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to segment 2 Press the EDIT SEGMENT soft key to change the parameter val ues for segment 2 Step 56 Repeat the above steps as necessary to
34. If a battery fails to charge contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center You can charge the battery anytime However NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging For maximum battery life it is recommended that the NiMH battery be completely discharged and recharged once every three months Battery Charge Indicator When the AC DC adapter is unplugged from the Site Master the battery indicator symbol will be continuously displayed at the top left corner of the Site Master display Figure 2 1 Battery Indicator SETUP i 8851 SAVE 16 pes J B C3 L J fec 0 911 0 0 0 ES 2 625 0 2500 0 AL M22642 2098 2 2 MODE reos SWEEP Figure 2 1 Site Master Battery Indicator A totally black bar indicates a fully charged battery When LOW BATT replaces the battery indicator bar at the top left corner a couple of minutes of measurement time remains If a flashing LOW BATT is accompanied by an audio beep at the end of each trace the battery has approximately one minute of useable time remaining Chapter 2 Getting Started The battery status can also be checked by pressing t
35. LIBRATION VALID CONTINUE and press ENTER If calibration is necessary proceed to the calibration instructions Performing a Calibration This procedure is used to perform a calibration Step 14 At the Perform Calibration menu follow the instructions on the display to con nect the respective calibration components to the Site Master test port Refer to the calibration procedure on page 4 3 NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement system uncer tainties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or op tional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device under test cable bending subsequent to the Open Short Load cal ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Thus ca bles which are not phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com ponents 4 17 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement Determining the Length of the Cable Step 15 Disconnect the Load and connect the test port extension cable to the Site Master test port Step 16 Connect the Short to the open e
36. Measurement Results SWR CALON BdBEm 258 POINTS ML 130 62500 LLLA M1 05 821 22MHiz M3 106 1707 85MHz OFF 2101 658 2 4 1 05 1991 28MHz Figure 4 11 Cable Return Loss Measurement Results 4 13 Chapter 4 Measurements Cable Loss Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Cable Loss measurement made over a selectable frequency range following the Marker setting steps 32 to 35 NOTE If SWR Return Loss measurement has not been done calibration must be per formed before determining the cable loss Step 36 Disconnect the load from the end of the cable and replace it with a short Step 37 Press the MODE key Step 38 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to CABLE LOSS ONE PORT Step 39 Press ENTER to select Cable Loss measurement mode Setting the Amplitude Scale The following procedure sets the scale display Step 40 Press the AMPLITUDE key to call up the Scale Menu Step 41 Press the TOP soft key and enter 0 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale Step 42 Press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale NOTE An alternative method of setting the amplitude scale is to use the AUTO SCALE key Setting the Segment Limit Lines The following procedure sets the segment limit lines Step 43 Press the AMPL
37. No 5400 71N50 Transit Case for Site Master Part No 760 215A HP Deskjet 340 Printer Part No 2000 766 e Serial to Parallel Converter Cable use with the HP 340 Printer Part No 2000 753 Seiko DPU 414 Thermal Printer Part No 2000 754 U S 2000 761 Europe US Adapter use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1002 e Europe Adapter use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1003 e Battery Pack use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 1004 e Serial Interface Cable use with the DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 10012 Thermal Paper use with the DPU 411 DPU 414 Printer Part No 2000 755 Rechargeable Battery NiMH Part No 633 27 Battery Charger NiMH only Part No 2000 1029 Performance Specifications Performance specifications are provided in Table 1 1 on the following page 1 3 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 1 Performance Specifications 1 of 2 Specifications are valid when the unit is calibrated at ambient temperature after a 5 minute warmup Description Site Master 52518 Frequency Accuracy RF Source Mode Frequency Resolution SWR Range Resolution Return Loss Range Resolution Distance To Fault DTF Range in meters Resolution in meters Rectangular Windowing Insertion Loss Gain Range Resolution RF Source Frequency Power Output nominal Wattmeter Power Monitor Range Offset Range Resolution Test Port Typ
38. STEM icon The System Properties window appears Step3 Select Device Manager The Device List appears Step4 Double click on the item Ports COM amp LPT in the device list Step 5 Double click on the communications port you want to set The Communications Port Properties window appears NOTE If Windows doesn t show any available COM Ports consult your computer manufacturer Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Step 6 Choose Port Settings then change to the following settings if necessary Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Step 7 Choose Resource and verify the COM Port Base Address and IRQ Click OK when done Step 8 Click OK again to close the System Properties window s Control Panel D x icd File Edit View Help My Computer 7 Display Fonts Internet Keyboard a Communications Port 2 Properties BE Fo D 43 3 General Port Settings Driver Resources Inbox gt Modems Mouse Multimedia System Properties oF Bits per second J D General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Recycle Bin DTA Passwords View devices by type View devices b Databits 8 Computer mj H Disk drives Parity None 71 p 9 Display adapters System E Floppy disk controllers Stop bits msn Provides systerr 81 52 Hard disk controllers 9 8 Keyboard ui it Set Up
39. T and CONNECT LOAD TO RF OUT will appear 4 3 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 15 Remove the Short connect the calibrated Load and press the ENTER key The message MEASURING LOAD will appear NOTE For OSLT calibration the messages MEASURING LOAD and CONNECT LOADS TO RF OUT AND HF IN PORTS will appear Step 16 Connect the second calibrated load to the RF In test port and press the ENTER key The messages MEASURING ISOLATION and CONNECT RF OUT PORT TO RF IN PORT will appear Step 17 Remove both loads connect an adapter and or a cable from the RF Out test port to the RF In test port and press ENTER Step 18 Verify that the calibration has been properly performed by checking that the message CAL ON is displayed in the upper left corner of the display Setting the Amplitude Scale The following procedure sets the amplitude scale Step 1 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale menu Step 2 In SWR mode press the TOP soft key and enter 1 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER In Return Loss mode enter 0 in Inser tion Gain Loss mode enter 100 Step 3 In SWR mode press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the key pad or the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER In Return Loss mode enter 54 in In sertion Gain Loss mode enter 120 NOTE Figure 4 3 and 4 4 show the typical responses of a valid OSL calibration with a load attached to th
40. The E z Monitor Elow control None Microsoft 872 Mouse Network E Ports amp LPT 7 Communicatio NUI Communications Port 2 Advanced HiesoreDeiente Communications Port E Communications Port 4 7 Printer Port H System devices Cancel Properties Refresh Remove Print Figure 5 1 Windows 95 98 NT COM Port Setting Dialog Boxes Note If you changed the COM Port Base Address IRQ you will need to restart Windows 5 2 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Software Installation The Site Master Software Tools program is a conventional Microsoft Windows program Installation is similar to all other such programs For users new to Windows a detailed pro cedure is given below Step 9 Insert the Anritsu Site Master Software Tools For Windows disk in the CDROM drive Step 10 Select Run under the Start menu Step 11 Type xASETUP where x the drive letter of the CDROM drive Step 12 Press the Enter key to select the default directory C Program Files Site Master Software Tools and begin the Setup routine Step 13 When the Setup program prompts select OK or press the Enter key to restart Windows NOTE The Setup routine will create a new Program Group named Site Master Software Tools This group will contain three file icons Read Me Site Mas ter Help and Site Master Software Tools
41. an community requirements for CE marking 12 5 to 15 1100 mA max 20 to 75 C 0 C to 50 C 1 82 kg 4 0 pounds 25 4 x 17 8 x 6 1 cm 10 x 7 x 2 4 inches Fault location is accomplished by inverse Fourier Transformation of data taken with the Site Master Resolution and maximum range depend on the number of frequency data points frequency sweep range and relative propagation veloc ity of the cable being tested Immunity measurement is made in CW mode with incoming interfering signal exactly at the same frequency worst case situation Typical immunity is better when swept frequency is used 1 5 Chapter 1 General Information Preventive Maintenance Site Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and clean ing the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories Clean the Site Master with a soft lint free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution CAUTION To avoid damaging the display or case do not use solvents or abra sive cleaners Clean the RF connectors and center pins with a cotton swab dampened with denatured alco hol Visually inspect the connectors The fingers of the N f connectors and the pins of the N m connectors should be unbroken and uniform in appearance If you are unsure whether the connectors are good gauge the connectors to confirm that the dimensions are correct Visually inspect the test po
42. ation of faults connections and other discontinuities within the cable To transform a plot select Distance to Fault from the Tools menu or click on the Distance to Fault icon in the toolbar A drop down menu will appear that asks you if the DUT is co axial cable or waveguide If coaxial cable is selected it asks you to supply start and stop distances along with the ca ble type or propagation velocity and insertion loss values Tables in Appendix A provide these values for some of the more popular coaxial cables 1000 MHz If values are needed at a different frequency or if you need the exact values for more accu rate measurement please contact the coaxial cable manufacturer Coaxial cables may be added to the list be editing the cables 1st file Follow the existing format to enter the data to the list Loss is entered in dB m only The distance may be entered in feet or meters Propagation velocity is used for coaxial ca ble The units may be changed by selecting Default Plot Settings under the Settings menu and changing Measurement Units After supplying the needed information and clicking OK a new plot will open showing coax match vs distance Smith Chart Software After obtaining a frequency SWR or RL plot on the computer display click the Smith Chart icon Read the Help file to see how this feature functions under Smith Chart and Data Readout Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafil
43. cessories The Software Tools PC based software program provides a database record for storing measurement data Site Master Software Tools can also convert the Site Master display to a Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT workstation graphic Measurements stored in the Site Mas ter internal memory can be downloaded to the PC using the included null modem serial ca ble Once stored the graphic trace can be displayed scaled or enhanced with markers and limit lines Historical graphs can be overlaid with current data and underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks The Site Master Software Tools program also performs DTF Distance To Fault and Fault Location Chapter 1 General Information The following items are supplied with the basic hardware Soft Carrying Case AC DC Adapter Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter CDROM disk containing the Software Tools program This program contains Fault Lo cation DTF and Smith Chart functions Serial Interface Cable null modem type One year Warranty includes battery firmware and software User s Guide Options Option 5 Add RF Wattmeter Power Monitor Option 10A Add Bias Tee Optional Accessories Anritsu Precision N m Open Short Load 42 dB Part No OSLNSOLF Anritsu Precision N f Open Short Load 42 dB Part No OSLNFSOLF Anritsu Precision N m Short Open Part No 22N50 Anritsu Precision N f Short Open Part N
44. ctor of Corpo Morgan Hill CA 99 Date European Contact For Anritsu product BMC amp LVD information contact Anritsu LTD Rutherford Close Sievenage Herts 501 2EF UK FAX 44 1438 740202 Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 1 1 Description 4 cee sese Eco EUR 1 1 Standard 1 1 Options SSG 1 2 Optional 1 2 Performance Specifications 1 3 Preventive Maintenance 1 6 Calibration lt lt 4 90 0 4 RO S 1 7 Annual 1 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Introduction 4 4 2 24 sh ei ORO oO RR 2 1 Charging New 2 1 Charging the Battery in the Site Master 2 1 Charging the Battery the Optional Charger 2 1 Battery Charge Indicator 2 2 Discharging the NiMH Battery 2 3 Battery Life SR USOS 2 3 Important Battery 2 3 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations 3 1 Introduction sssr ws o
45. d for optimum measurements Selection of one of these keys brings up a function specific menu on the right hand side of the display The softkeys adjacent to the display provide access to the various menu items See Figure 3 1 Anritsu Site Master 52515 I SOFT KEYS 35 39 1384 45 MHz M3 OFF M2 38 42 2096 66 MHz M4 OFF 5 1 MODE Freanisr awectuve SWEEP 1 Figure 3 1 Site Master Soft Keys Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Test Connector Panel The connectors and indicators located on the test panel are listed and described below 12 5 15VDC 1100 mA 12 5 to 15 Vdc 1100 mA input to power the unit or for battery charging WARNING When using the AC DC Adapter always use a three wire power cable connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied without grounding the equip ment in this manner there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock Battery Charging External Power Serial Interface RF Out RF In RF Detector 3 2 Illuminates when the battery is being charged The indicator automatically shuts off when the battery is fully charged Illuminates when the Site Master is being powered by the external charging unit RS232 DB9 interface to a
46. e N Immunity to Interfering signals up to the level of RF Out RF In Maximum Input Damage Level Test Port Type N Detector Measurement Accuracy Value Frequency Range 625 to 2500 MHz 75 parts per million 25 C 10 kHz 1 00 to 65 00 0 01 0 00 to 54 00 dB 0 01 dB 0 to Resolution x dp 1 5x 108 w AF Where Vr is the relative propagation velocity of the cable dp is the number of data points 128 256 512 AF is F2 F1 in Hz 120 00 to 100 00 dB 0 01 dB 625 to 2500 MHz 10 kHz step selectable 30 dBm or 6 dBm 80 0 to 80 dBm or 10 0 pW to 100 0 kW 0 to 60 0 dB 0 1 dB or 0 1 xW 50 Ohms 10 dBm reflection 30 dBc transmission 22 dBm 20 dBm Measurement accuracy depends on calibration components Precision calibration load provides corrected directivity of 42 dB Cable Insertion Loss Range Resolution 0 00 to 54 00 dB 0 01 dB Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 2 Performance Specifications 2 of 2 Bias Tee input voltage output current General Internal Memory Trace Memory Instrument config RS 232 Electromagnetic Compatibility Power Supply External DC Input Temperature Storage Operation Weight Dimensions 2 ppm A C from 25 12 5 to 15 0 Vdc 270 ma maximum surge 25 ms 240 ma maximum steady 200 maximum 10 setup locations with associated calibration 9 pin D sub three wire serial Meets Europe
47. e or as a Spreadsheet File Plots can be saved as Windows metafile wmf or as a text file txt The metafile may be imported into graphic programs and a text file can be imported into a spreadsheet program but they cannot be reloaded into the Site Master Software Tools program To save a plot as a Windows Metafile click on File in the top menu bar and select Save as Metafile from the drop down menu To save a plot as a text file to use in a spreadsheet click on File in the top menu bar and se lect Export to text file for Spreadsheet from the drop down menu Pasting a Plot in Graphic or Spreadsheet For mat The data points from a plot can be exported to a graphic application or a spreadsheet via the clipboard To transfer data to the Windows clipboard Step 1 Select Settings and Clipboard Format from the top menu bar and pull down menu and choose either graphical or tabular format Step 2 Capture or load the desired plot Step 3 the data to the clipboard by selecting the Copy Plot Data icon or Copy from the Edit menu Step 4 paste to a graphic application open the application and select Paste from the application s Edit menu Step 5 To paste to a spreadsheet open the spreadsheet program and place the cursor where the first data point should appear Step 6 Select Paste from the spreadsheet program s Edit menu Saving Data to a Database Plots can be saved to a database Comments can be added to the
48. e test port with 517 data points Figures 4 5 4 6 4 7 and 4 8 show typical responses of a valid OSLT calibra tion with loads attached to the test port and with the RF Out test port attached to the RF In test port To change the number of data points press the SWEEP key followed by the RESOLUTION soft key Select 130 259 or 517 data points Saving the Setup The following procedure can be used to save a setup and calibration in memory Step 1 Press the SAVE SETUP key Step 2 Use the key pad or the Up Down arrow key to select a memory location 1 10 then press ENTER Recalling a Setup The following procedure recalls a setup from memory Step 1 Press the RECALL SETUP key 4 4 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 2 Select the desired setup using the Up Down arrow key and press ENTER to re call the display Saving a Display to Memory The following procedure saves a display to memory Step 1 Press the SAVE DISPLAY key to activate the alphanumeric menu for trace stor age Step 2 Use the soft keys to enter a label for the saved trace For example to save a display with the name RETURN LOSS press the soft key group that contains the letter then press the soft key Press the soft key group that contains the letter X then press the X soft key Press the number 1 key on the numeric keypad Use the softkeys and keypad as neces sary to enter the entire name then press ENT
49. face Site Master 52518 a COM port 000000 Program defaults to COM2 Figure 5 2 Serial Cable Connection Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 5 4 Open the Site Master Software Tools program Double click on the Site Master Software Tools icon to open the program Click on Capture in the top menu bar and select Capture Plots To Database from the drop down menu Follow the database instructions to download the plot s to either a new database or an existing database Enter the number s of the stored display memory location s 1 to 200 from which you wish to store to the database and click OK Observe that the Acquiring Control box appears on the screen then disappears as traces are automatically acquired The Database box appears when the plot s has been completely captured into the database Capture single or multiple traces to PC screen Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the capture multiple traces to database procedure Click on the Start Plot Capture icon or click on Capture in the top menu bar and select Capture Plots to Screen from the drop down menu Enter the number or numbers of the stored display memory location s 1 to 200 from which you wish to display traces in Site Master Software Tools Select OK Observe that the Acq
50. factory preset state When in the Hold mode this key starts the Site Master sweeping and provides a Single Sweep Mode trigger when in the Run mode it pauses the sweep When in the Hold mode the hold symbol page 3 23 appears on the LCD Hold mode conserves battery power Saves up to 200 displayed traces to non volatile memory When the key is pressed TRACE NAME appears in the lower left of the display Save the dis play with up to 16 alphanumeric characters for that trace name and press the ENTER key to implement Saves the current system setup to 1 of 10 internal non volatile memory loca tions When the key is pressed a SAVE SETUP selection box appears on the dis play Use the Up Down arrow key to select a setup and press the ENTER key to implement Starts the calibration in SWR Return Loss Cable Loss insertion loss insertion gain or DTF measurement modes Follow the text in the lower left message area that instructs you to do the following Q CONNECT OPEN TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the calibration that you must attach to the end of the test port or to the end of the test port cable attached to the RF Out port Q CONNECT SHORT TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the calibration short that you must attach to the end of the test port or to the end of the test port cable attached to the RF Out port CONNECT LOAD TO RF out PORT Press ENTER The Site Mas
51. he SYS key and the STATUS soft key The Status table will display the remaining battery charge as a percent as shown below STATUS OSL CALIBRATION FREQUENCY 2 0 1000 MHz CAL TEMPERATURE 24 54 C CURRENT TEMPERATURE 38 C BATTERY CHARGE 7596 PRESS ESCAPE TO CONTINUE Figure 2 2 Example Status Table Display Once all the power has drained from the battery the Site Master display will fade At this point your Site Master will switch itself off and the battery will need to be recharged Discharging the NiMH Battery The NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging For maximum battery life it is recommended that the NiMH battery be completely discharged and recharged once every three months To discharge the battery leave the Site Master switched on until the battery is drained The Site Master will display a LOW BATT message and an audio warning when the battery be gins to run low Allow the battery to fully discharge until the Site Master switches itself off NOTE Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means Never short circuit the battery terminals Battery Life It is normal for NiMH batteries to self discharge during storage To minimize battery dis charge during storage it is recommended that the battery be removed from the Site Master if the Site Master is not to be used for a long period of time It
52. he amplitude or scale menu of the current operating mode MARKER Displays the marker menu of the current operating mode MODE Opens the mode selection box below Use the Up Down arrow key to select a mode Press the ENTER key to implement MEASUREMENT MODE FREQ SWR CABLE LOSS ONE PORT INSERTION LOSS 6 dBm INSERTION LOSS 30 dBm DTF SWR RETURN LOSS POWER MONITOR RF SOURCE Figure 3 2 Mode Selection Box Chapter 3 Functions and Operations ON OFF PRINT RECALL DISPLAY RECALL SETUP RUN HOLD SAVE DISPLAY SAVE SETUP START CAL 3 4 Turns the Site Master on or off When turned on the system state at the last turn off is restored If the ESCAPE CLEAR key is held down the factory preset state is restored Prints the current display to the selected printer via the RS232 serial port Recalls a previously saved trace from memory When the key is pressed a Re call Trace selection box appears on the display Select a trace using the Up Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement To erase a saved trace highlight the trace and select the DELETE TRACE softkey To erase all saved traces select the DELETE ALL TRACES softkey Recalls a previously saved setup from memory location 1 through 10 When the key is pressed a RECALL SETUP selection box appears on the display Select a setup using the Up Down arrow key and press the ENTER key to implement Setup 0 recalls the
53. hould be similar to those shown in Figure 4 18 1800 00 FREQ 2100 00 F1 1800 00 MHz F2z2100 00 MHz Figure 4 18 Two Port Measurement Calibration Results 4 23 Chapter 4 Measurements Amplifier Gain Measurement Step 12 Disconnect the 7 16 f adapter The resulting display should be similar to Figure 4 19 INSERTION GAIN CALON S dBm _ 259PONTS FA 1000 dB 1800 00 FREQ 240000 F1 21800 00 MHz F2 2100 00 MHz EN m EN Figure 4 19 Measurement Display Before Amplifier Connection Step 13 Connect the amplifier to the test port extension cables as shown in Figure 4 20 TEST PORT CABLE 2 OPTIONAL T 7 RF IN TEST PORT TEST PORT CABLE 4 OPTIONAL RF OUT TEST PORT Figure 4 20 Amplifier Gain Measurement Setup Setting the Markers Step 14 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 15 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function 4 24 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 16 Press the EDIT soft key and enter 1 8 8 5 using the keypad or Up Down Arrow key Press ENTER to set M1 to 1885 MHz NOTE Pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 17 Press the BACK soft key to return to the Markers menu Step 18 Repeat the above steps for markers M2 M3 and M4 Set M2 to 1910 M
54. ing the presence of external DC power and the battery will begin charging The indi cator will remain lit as long as the battery is charging Once the battery is fully charged the battery indicator will turn off If the battery fails to charge contact your nearest Anritsu service center Charging the Battery in the Optional Charger Up to two batteries can be charged simultaneously in the optional battery charger Step 1 Remove the NiMH battery from your Site Master and place it in the optional charger Anritsu part number 2000 1029 Step 2 Connect the lead from the AC DC adapter to the charger Step 3 Connect the AC DC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appro priate for your application Each battery holder in the optional charger has an LED charging status indicator The LED color changes as the battery 18 charged Red indicates the battery is charging Green indicates the battery is fully charged Yellow indicates the battery is in a waiting state see below Chapter 2 Getting Started A yellow light may occur because the battery became too warm during the charge cycle The charger will allow the battery to cool off before continuing the charge A yellow light may also indicate that the charger is alternating charge to each of the two batteries A blinking red light indicates less than 13 VDC is being supplied to the charger stand Check that the correct AC charger adapter is connected to the charger stand
55. ing values to be shown in the message area Q ON OFF Turns the selected marker on or off Q EDIT Opens the selected marker parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete or ESCAPE to restore the previous value DELTA 1 Displays delta amplitude value for as well as delta fre quency or distance for the selected marker with respect to the M1 marker Q MARKER PEAK Places the selected marker at the frequency or dis tance with the maximum amplitude value MARKER TO VALLEY Places the selected marker at the frequency or dis tance with the minimum amplitude value Q BACK Returns to the Main Markers Menu 3 17 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SYS Displays the System menu softkey selections OPTIONS Displays a second level of functions CLOCK Displays a second level of functions Q SELF TEST Start an instrument self test STATUS Displays instrument status Options Sub Menu D UNITS Select the unit of measurement English or metric PRINTER Displays menu of supported printers Use the Up Down arrow key and ENTER key to make the selection FIXED CW Toggles the fixed function ON or OFF When ON sweep time is reduced and immunity to RF interference is less When OFF normal mode the unit provides maximum interference immunity CHANGE DATE FORMAT Toggles the date format between MM DD YY
56. ion components Annual Verification Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the Site Master and the OSL calibration components by local Anritsu service centers Anritsu service cen ters are listed in Table 1 2 on the following page The Site Master itself is self calibrating meaning that there are no field adjustable compo nents However the OSL calibration components are crucial to the integrity of the calibra tion and therefore must be verified periodically to ensure performance conformity This is especially important is the OSL calibration components have been accidentally dropped or over torqued Chapter 1 General Information Table 1 2 UNITED STATES ANRITSU COMPANY 685 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 Telephone 408 776 8300 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 408 776 1744 ANRITSU COMPANY 10 New Maple Ave Unit 305 Pine Brook NJ 07058 Telephone 201 227 8999 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 201 575 0092 ANRITSU COMPANY 1155 E Collins Blvd Richardson TX 75081 Telephone 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 972 671 1877 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 CEP 22250 040 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil Telephone 021 28 69 141 Fax 021 53 71 456 CANADA ANRITSU INSTRUMENTS LTD 215 Stafford Road Unit 102 Nepean Ontario
57. is normal for NiMH battery to degrade to 8096 of original capacity after 12 months of continuous use The battery can be charged and discharged 300 to 500 times but it will eventually wear out The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice ably shorter than normal Important Battery Information Chapter 2 Getting Started With a new NiMH battery full performance is achieved after three to five complete charge and discharge cycles Use only Anritsu approved battery packs Recharge the battery only in the Site Master or in an Anritsu approved charger When the Site Master or the charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not charge batteries for longer than 24 hours overcharging may shorten battery life If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Discharge an NiMH battery from time to time to improve battery performance and bat tery life The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice ably shorter than normal Do not short circuit the battery terminals Do not drop mutilate or attempt to disassemble the battery Never use a damaged or worn out charger or battery Always use the battery for its intended purpose only Temperature extremes will affect the ability of the battery to charge allow the bat
58. layed relative to this saved value With units of dBm relative mode displays dBr with units of Watts relative mode displays 96 percent OFFSET Turns Offset OFF if currently ON If Offset is currently OFF turns it ON and opens the Offset parameter for data entry Press ENTER when data entry is complete Offset is the attenuation in dB inserted in the line between the DUT and the RF detector The attenuation is added to the measured input level prior to dis play ZERO Turns Zero OFF if currently ON If Zero is currently OFF this softkey turns it ON and initiates collection of a series of power level samples which are averaged and saved This saved value is then subtracted from sub sequent measurements prior to display Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Printing Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as de scribed below Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings Printing a Screen Step 1 Connect the printer as shown in Figure 3 13 SEIKO PRINTER SERIAL TO PARALLEL INTERFACE CABLE 2000 753 Figure 3 13 Site Master Printer Setup Step 2 Obtain the desired measurement display Step 3 Press the SYS key and the OPTIONS soft key Figure 3 14 OPTIONS Anritsu Site Master 52518 I RETURNLOSS CALON LMON _ 517PONTS 0
59. mit line parameter table for data entry Use the Up Down arrow and ENTER key to select the segment limit line parameter start freq start limit stop freq or stop limit to edit Use the Up Down arrow keys or the keypad to edit the parameter value Press the ENTER key when done editing or press ESCAPE to revert to the previous value SCROLL SEGMENT Opens the selected segment limit line for scrolling Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll the selected limit line up and down the amplitude display Press the ENTER key when done scrolling or press ES CAPE to revert to the previous value Q FULL SPAN Span the selected segment limit line to the full frequency display F1 to F2 NOTE The Start and Stop limit values remain at the segment limit line value Q SELECT SEGMENT Opens the segment selection table Use the Up Down arrow key to select the current active segment limit line on the dis play BACK Returns to the Amplitude or Limit menu SWEEP Displays the Sweep function soft key menu for the current operating mode 3 15 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Sweep Menu Provides for changing the display resolution single or continuous sweep and access to the Trace Math functions Choosing SWEEP in FREQ or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed RESOLUTION Opens the display to change the resolution Choose 130 259 or 517 data points Not active in DTF mode
60. mum unaliased range This ERROR D2 gt range is determined by the frequency span number of points DMax xx x m ft and relative propagation velocity 1 5x 109 dp Vy Maximum Unaliased Range meters F2 Fl Where dp is the number of data points 128 256 or 512 is the relative propagation velocity F2 is the stop frequency in Hz is the start frequency in Hz Maximum Unaliased Range is in meters Refer to Figure 3 16 page 3 27 for a plot of maximum range versus frequency span RANGE ERROR The SWR scale parameter top value is less than or equal to its bottom lt value RANGE ERROR The RL scale parameter top value is greater than or equal to its bottom gt value CAL A complete open short and load calibration or a complete open INCOMPLETE short load isolation and thru calibration must be performed before calibration can be turned on DIST REQUIRES Valid distance to fault plots require a non zero frequency span F1 F2 DIST REQUIRES Distance to fault measurements do not provide usable data with CAL CAL OFF NO STORED Attempting to recall a display from a location that has not been previ SWEEP AT THIS ously written to That is the location does not contain stored sweep LOCATION USE OPTIONS Attempting to print a display with no printer selected Select a printer MENU TO then retry SELECT A PRINTER DISTANCE AND DTF measurements only display RL or SWR ve
61. nd of the test port extension cable NOTE The number of data points displayed can be changed by selecting RES in the DTF AID table Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 17 Press the AMPLITUDE or LIMIT key to call up the Scale Menu Optional Press the AUTO SCALE key to optimize the amplitude scale Step 18 In SWR mode press the TOP soft key and enter 3 0 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the top scale In Return Loss mode enter 0 Step 19 In SWR mode press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 1 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set the bottom scale In Return Loss mode enter 54 Setting the Marker Step 20 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 21 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 22 Press the MARKER TO PEAK soft key to find the cable length Step 23 Press the BACK soft key or the ESCAPE key to return to the previous menu Figures 4 13 and 4 14 show cable length displays in SWR and Return Loss modes NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 18 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF SWR CALON 120PONTS Md DIST m AL M15 5m NO OFF OFF M2 OFF Figure 4 13 DTF SWR Measurement Results cable length DTF RETURN LOSS CALON
62. nd the power reading will indicate 100 Step 9 Press the UNITS soft key to display power in dBm Since REL is the power reading will be in dBr relative to the base power level 4 27 4 28 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Description The Site Master Software Tools program provides the means for transferring the measured trace along with any applied markers and or a limit to the screen of an MS DOS based personal computer PC running Windows 95 98 NT Requirements The Site Master Software Tools program is a standard Windows program and will run on any computer that will run Windows 95 98 NT Typically this means having a PC with the following characteristics Pentium microprocessor 100 MHz or better recommended Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT e 32 MBytes of memory minimum Approximately 15 MBytes of available hard drive space Communication Port Setting The Site Master Software Tools communicates with the Site Master through a standard COM port on the PC It is important that your Windows COM port settings conform to the actual hardware settings Since various add in devices such as sound cards modems and network cards use IRQ Interrupts it is possible that your computer has non standard COM port settings Please consult your computer vendor for COM port address and IRQ in formation Changing COM Port Settings Windows 95 98 NT 5 Step 1 Open the Windows Control Panel Step2 Double click on the SY
63. nical Data Appendix A Reference Data Table A 1 provides a standard listing of common coaxial cables along with their Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation dB m 1000 MHZ values Table 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data 1 of 2 Cable Type Relative Propagation Velocity Vf RG8 8A 0 659 0 262 RG9 9A 0 659 0 289 RG17 17A 0 659 0 180 RG55 55A 55B 0 659 0 541 RG58 58B 0 659 0 558 RG58A 58C 0 659 0 787 RG142 0 690 0 443 RG174 0 660 0 984 RG178B 0 690 1 509 RG188 0 690 1 017 RG213 0 660 0 292 RG214 0 659 0 292 RG223 0 659 0 535 FSJ1 50A 0 840 0 197 FSJ2 50 0 830 0 134 FSJ4 50B 0 810 0 119 LDF4 50A 0 880 0 077 LDF5 50A 0 890 0 043 LDF6 50 0 890 0 032 LDF7 50A 0 880 0 027 LDF12 50 0 880 0 022 HJ4 50 0 914 0 087 HJ4 5 50 0 920 0 054 HJ5 50 0 916 0 042 HJ7 50A 0 921 0 023 LMR100 0 800 0 792 LMR200 0 830 0 344 LMR240 0 840 0 262 LMR400 0 850 0 135 LMR500 0 860 0 109 A 1 Appendix A Reference Data Table 1 Coaxial Cable Technical Data 2 of 2 Cable Type Relative Propagation Velocity Vf 1000 MHZ LMR600 0 870 0 087 LMR900 0 870 0 056 LMR1200 0 880 0 044 LMR1700 0 890 0 033 HCC12 50J 0 915 0 042 HCC78 50J 0 915 0 042 HCC158 50J 0 950 0 023 HCC300 50J 0 960 0 014 HCC312 50J 0 960 0 013 HF 4 1 8 Cu2Y 0 970 0 010 HF 5 Cu2Y 0 960 0 007 HF 6 1 8 Cu2Y 0 970 0 006 FLC 38 50J 0 880 0 115 FLC 12 50J 0 880 0 075 FLC 78
64. ns PAGE DOWN Move the selection cursor to the top of the next trace memory location page BOTTOM LIST Move the selection cursor to the bottom last memory location DELETE TRACE Delete the selected trace from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay DELETE ALL TRACES Delete all traces from memory This option is not available when using Trace Overlay BACK Return to the Sweep menu 3 16 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MARKER Choosing MARKER causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corre sponding values to be shown in the message area Selected frequency marker or distance marker values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key M1 Selects the marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu M2 Selects the M2 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu M3 Selects the M3 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu M4 Selects the M4 marker parameter and opens the Markers second level menu ALL OFF Turns all markers off Markers Provides for turning the selected marker on and off and for setting marker val second level ues Selected frequency marker and distance marker values can be changed us ing the keypad or Up Down arrow key Choosing M1 M2 M3 or M4 in FREQ or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the correspond
65. nter S 1585 Stockholm Sweden Telephone 08 534 717 00 FAX 08 534 717 30 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 FAX 015 82 31 303 1 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction The Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery supplied with the Site Master is shipped in a discharged state Before using the Site Master the internal battery must first be charged for three hours either in the Site Master or in the optional battery charger Anritsu part num ber 2000 1029 Charging a New Battery New batteries normally require three to five charge and discharge cycles before attaining maximum performance The NiMH battery supplied with the Site Master has already com pleted three charge and discharge cycles at the factory and full battery performance should be realized after your first charge Charging the Battery in the Site Master The battery can be charged while still installed in the Site Master Step 1 Turn the Site Master off Step 2 Connect the AC DC adapter Anritsu part number 40 115 to the Site Master charging port Step 3 Connect the AC adapter to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC power source as appropriate for your application The green external power indicator on the Site Master will illuminate indicat
66. o 22NF50 Site Master Precision N m Load 42 dB Part No SM PL Site Master Precision N f Load 42 dB Part No SM PLNF 7 16 m Precision Open Short Load Part No 2000 767 7 16 f Precision Open Short Load Part No 2000 768 Adapter Precision N m to N m Part No 3ANN50A Adapter Precision N f to N f Part No 50 Adapter 7 16 f to N m Part No 510 90 Adapter 7 16 f to N f Part No 510 91 Adapter 7 16 m to N m Part No 510 92 Adapter 7 16 m to N f Part No 510 93 Adapter 7 16 DIN m to 7 16 DIN m Part No 510 96 Adapter 7 16 DIN f to 7 16 DIN f Part No 510 97 Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to N f Part No I5NNF50 1 5A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 3 0 meter N m to N f Part No 15 50 3 0 Armored Test Port Extension Cable 5 0 meter N m to N f Part No I5NNF50 5 0A Chapter 1 General Information Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to N m Part No 15 50 1 5 Armored Test Port Extension Cable 3 0 meter N m to N m Part No 15NN50 3 0A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 5 0 meter N m to N m Part No 15 50 5 0 Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to 7 16 DIN f Part No 15NDF50 1 5A Armored Test Port Extension Cable 1 5 meter N m to 7 16 DIN m Part No 15ND50 1 5A Detector 1 to 3000 MHz N m input connector 50 Ohms Part
67. p Press ENTER when data entry is complete Provides for setting Distance to Fault parameters when a DTF mode is selected Choosing DIST causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the correspond ing values to be shown in the message area Selected distance values may be changed using the keypad or Up Down arrow key D1 Opens the start distance 01 parameter for data entry This is the start value for the distance range Press ENTER when data entry is complete D2 Opens the end distance 122 parameter for data entry This is the end value for the distance range Press ENTER when data entry is complete DTF AID Provides interactive help to optimize DTF set up parameters You will be prompted for system parameter values of maximum distance fre quency span and propagation velocity Q MORE Selects the Distance Sub Menu detailed below Provides for setting the cable loss and relative propagation velocity of the coax ial cable Selected values may be changed using the Up Down arrow key or key pad LOSS Opens the Cable Loss parameter for data entry Enter the loss per foot or meter for the type of transmission line being tested Press ENTER when data entry is complete Range is 0 000 to 5 000 dB m Q PROP VEL relative propagation velocity Opens the Propagation Veloc ity parameter for data entry Enter the propagation velocity for the type of transmission line being tested Press ENTER
68. ple Chapter 3 Functions and Operations AMPLITUDE Displays the amplitude or scale menu depending on the measurement mode Amplitude Provides for changing the display scale and selects segment limit lines Selected Menu values may be changed using the Up Down arrow key or keypad Choosing AMPLITUDE in FREQ or DTF measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed and the corresponding values to be shown in the message area Pressing the LIMIT key on the keypad will also call up this menu TOP Opens the top parameter for data entry and provides for setting the top scale value Press ENTER when data entry is complete BOTTOM Opens the bottom parameter for data entry and provides for set ting the bottom scale value Press ENTER when data entry is complete LIMIT Opens the segment limit line selection table and the segment limit line sub menu see below Use the Up Down arrow key to select one of the five segment limit lines Press the ENTER key to select Q LIMIT BEEP Toggles the Limit beep sound on or off When on the Site Master sounds a beep when the measured value is above any of the segment limit lines Segment Provides for setting each of the five segment limit lines Selected values may be Limit Line changed using the Up Down arrow keys or the keypad ON OFF Toggles the selected segment limit line on or off EDIT SEGMENT Opens the selected segment li
69. plot data saved Queries of the database provide a means of comparing plots in the database Refer to the on line help screens for operating instructions To save a plot to a database click on File in the top menu bar and select Save Plot to Da tabase from the drop down menu Drag n Drop Site Master Software Tools is Windows based Graphs can Drag n Drop onto each other Site Master Software Tools allows quick comparison of before and after Distance To Fault measurements Recent data is compared to a historical PC database record which is usually recorded during site installation commissioning Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Each cable antenna tends to have a unique Distance To Fault DTF Signature because differing cable electrical lengths cable types dielectric thickness variations and the posi tions of components connectors adapters and lightning arresters will cause different re flections at differing positions in the transmission line Variations in the signature between maintenance intervals offer a good indication of damage or damage causing condi tions Printing 5 8 Captured traces may be printed from a PC using Site Master Software Tools Once a cap tured trace has been downloaded choose Print under the File menu for printing options The printer setup can be altered plots can be scaled and multiple plots can be printed from the Print dialog box Coaxial Cable Tech
70. ponding offset The offset is added to the measured input power prior to dis play Finally a zero adjust function is provided to allow subtraction of an inherent noise level prior to display CAUTION The measurement system MUST be calibrated at the ambient tem perature prior to making a measurement You must calibrate when the setup frequency is changed Calibrations are stored with each of the setups It is recommended that the appropriate calibration open short load or open short load thru be performed on the Site Master prior to measurements This gives confidence to the operator that the measurement performed is accurate and system uncer tainties have been minimized Chapter 4 Measurements Power On Procedure The Site Master is designed specifically for field environments and applications requiring mobility As such it is a lightweight handheld battery operated unit which can be easily carried to any location and is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery Built in energy conservation features allow battery life to be extended over an eight hour workday The Site Master can also be powered by a 12 5 Vdc external source The external source can be either the Anritsu AC DC Adapter P N 40 115 or 12 5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter P N 806 62 provided Step 1 Press the ON OFF key The Site Master takes about five seconds to perform a series of self diagno
71. pre ventive maintenance and calibration requirements for the Site Master model 5251 Throughout this manual the term Site Master will refer to the S251B Model Frequency Range Ports S251B 625 to 2500 MHz 2 Description The Site Master is a hand held SWR RL standing wave ratio return loss transmission gain loss and Distance To Fault DTF measurement instrument that includes a built in synthesized signal source All models include a keypad to enter data and a liquid crystal display LCD to provide graphic indications of SWR RL or dB over the selected fre quency range and SWR or RL over the selected distance The Site Master is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged field replaceable battery and can be operated from a 12 5 dc source Built in energy conservation features can be used to ex tend battery life over an eight hour work day The Site Master is designed for measuring SWR return loss or one port cable insertion loss and locating faulty RF components in antenna systems Power monitoring is available as an option Site Master model S251B includes transmission gain or loss 521 measure ments and an optional built in bias tee The displayed trace can be scaled or enhanced with frequency markers or a limit line A menu option provides for an audible beep when the limit value is exceeded To permit use in low light environments the LCD can be back lit using a front panel key Standard Ac
72. press ENTER to edit the value For FREQ SWR enter 1 2 For FREQ RETURN LOSS enter 2 1 Press ENTER to set the Stop Frequency Limit value Press ENTER at OK to accept the values and activate the Segment 1 limit line NOTE Alternatively if the Start and Stop frequencies are the full span of the Site Mas ter simply edit the Start and Stop frequency Limits and select the FULL SPAN soft key Press ENTER at OK to accept and activate the Segment 1 limit line 4 12 Chapter 4 Measurements Setting the Markers The following procedure sets the markers Step 32 Press the MARKER key to call up the Markers menu Step 33 Press the M1 soft key to select the M1 marker function Press the EDIT soft key and enter 8 2 4 using the keypad or Up Down arrow key Press ENTER to set MI to 824 MHz Note pressing the ON OFF soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function Step 34 Press the BACK soft key to return to the Markers menu Step 35 Repeat steps 33 and 34 for markers M2 and Set M2 to 960 MHz M3 to 1710 MHz and to 1990 MHz Figures 4 10 and 4 11 depict the SWR and Return Loss measurements NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display RETURN LOSS CALON 258 PONTS 625 00 FREG 2500 00 1 31 70 821 22 3 30 75 1707 85 M2 43 10 959 30MHz 4 31 70 1981 28 Figure 4 10 Cable SWR
73. rsus distance CABLE INSERTION LOSS MODE ARE INCOMPATIBLE CANNOT ZERO Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with no NO DETECTOR RF detector connected to the Site Master INSTALLED 3 25 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Table 3 3 Error Message CANNOT ZERO INPUT SIGNAL TOO HIGH POWER MONITOR OPTION NOT INSTALLED LIMIT SEGMENTS CANNOT OVERLAP EITHER STORED SWEEP IS NOT COMPATIBLE OR NO STORED SWEEP AT THIS LOCATION VERTICAL LIMIT SEGMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED NO EXTERNAL POWER TO BAT TERY RECHARGER PORT BIAS TEE CANNOT BE ACTI VATED BIAS TEE OPTION NOT INSTALLED Range Error Messages 2 of 2 Description Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with an input of greater than 20 dBm Attempting to enter Power Monitor mode with no option 5 installed Segment limit lines are not allowed to overlap in frequency or dis tance Attempt to overlay a stored trace to the display from an empty loca tion or with a different measurement mode or setup than the current display Segment limit line does not support vertical limit lines Attempting to use the Bias Tee option without external power applied to the battery recharge port Attempting to use the Bias Tee option when the option has not been installed 3 26 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations
74. rt cable s The test port cable should be uniform in appearance not stretched kinked dented or broken Chapter 1 General Information Calibration The Site Master is a field portable unit operating in the rigors of the test environment An Open Short Load OSL or Open Short Load Through OSLT calibration should be per formed prior to making a measurement in the field A built in temperature sensor in the Site Master advises the user via an icon located on the right side of the LCD screen that the in ternal temperature has exceeded a safety window and the user is advised to perform an other OSL or OSLT calibration in order to maintain the integrity of the measurement NOTES For best calibration results compensation for all measurement uncertain ties ensure that the Open Short Load is at the end of the test port or optional extension cable that is at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested For best results use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable see Optional Accessories If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Site Master test port to the device under test cable bending subsequent to the OSL or OSLT calibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable Thus cables which are NOT phase stable may cause measurement errors that are more pronounced as the test frequency increases For optimum calibration Anritsu recommends using precision calibrat
75. set the Segment 2 Start Frequency to 1710 MEZ Start Limit to 0 70 Stop Frequency to 1990 MEZ and Stop Limit to 0 8 Figure 4 12 depicts a typical cable loss measurement CABLELOSS CALON 259 PONTS 625 00 FREQ MHz 2900 00 SEGMENT 2 START 1707 95 0 70 END 1991 29 0 80 Figure 4 12 Cable Loss Measurement Results NOTE Refer to page 4 4 for instructions on saving and recalling a setup or display 4 15 Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement The following distance domain measurement is an example of a Distance to Fault DTF measurement over a selectable distance range Requi red Equipment Site Master Model S251B Precision Open Short Anritsu 22N50 and Precision Load Anritsu SM PL Or Precision Open Short Load Anritsu OSLNSOLF Test Port Extension Cable Anritsu I5NNF50 1 5A Device Under Test Specification Type Typical Loss 1 5m Vg SWR 00 MHz 0 86 gt 21 dB lt 1 20 Procedure Step 1 Press the ON OFF key on the Site Master Selecting the Measurement Mode Step2 Press the MODE key Step3 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to DTF SWR or DTF RETURN LOSS Step 4 Press the ENTER key to select DTF SWR or Return Loss measurement mode If the Site Master has not been calibrated CAL OFF displayed in the upper left of the display the DTF AID parameter table will appear F2
76. stic and adjustment routines At completion the screen displays the Anritsu logo the model number and the version of firmware installed Step 2 Press ENTER to continue or wait for one minute The Site Master is now ready for operation Calibration Procedure The following procedure provides the steps necessary to perform Open Short Load OSL and Open Short Load Thru OSLT calibrations Calibration is done with the maximum 517 data points and is valid for 130 and 259 data point settings default is 259 Refer to Figure 4 1 for setup OPEN SHORT gt CALIBRATION LOAD LOAD TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL RF IN TEST PORT RF OUT TEST PORT Figure 4 1 One port Measurement Calibration Setup 4 2 Step 1 Press the MODE key Step 2 Use the Up Down arrow key to scroll to FREQ SWR or RETURN LOSS for OSL calibration or scroll to INSERTION LOSS 6 dBm or INSERTION GAIN 30 dBm measurement mode for OSLT calibration Chapter 4 Measurements Step 3 Press the ENTER key to select the measurement mode SHORT LOAD TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL N RF IN TEST Anritsu Site Master 5251 T T TEST PORT CABLE OPTIONAL RF OUT TEST PORT
77. ter then measures the 509 load that you must attach to the end of the test port or to the end of the test port cable attached to the RF Out port Chapter 3 Functions and Operations NOTE The combined measurements of an open a short and a known impedance load normalizes the measurement system to account for uncertainties intro duced by measurement system components e g cables connectors etc Q CONNECT LOADS RF Out PORT and RF In PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the isolation between the RF Out port and the RF In port or between the test port cables attached to the RF Out and RF In ports CONNECT RF Out PORT to RF In PORT Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the through path between the RF Out port and the RF In port or between the ends of the test port cables connected to the ports SWEEP Displays the Sweep function soft key menu for the current operating mode SYS Displays the System menu softkey selections Up Down Increments or decrements a parameter value or chooses an item from a list Arrow Key which can then be selected with the ENTER key NOTE At turn on before any other keys are pressed the Up Down arrow key may be used to adjust display contrast 3 5 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Soft Keys Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections Each of the soft keys has a correspond ing soft key label area on the display The label identifies
78. tery to cool down or warm up as necessary before use or charging Storing the battery in extreme hot or cold places will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not place batteries in garbage Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the Site Master functions and operations provid ing the user with a starting point for making basic measurements For more detailed infor mation refer to Chapter 4 Measurements and Chapter 5 Software Tools The Site Master is designed specifically for field environments and applications requiring mobility As such it is a lightweight handheld battery operated unit which can be easily carried to any location and is capable of up to 2 5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery Built in energy conservation features allow battery life to be extended over an eight hour workday The Site Master can also be powered by a 12 5 Vdc external source The external source can be either the Anritsu AC DC Adapter P N 40 115 or 12 5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter P N 806 62 Both items are standard accesso ries Front Panel Overview The Site Master menu driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training Mode Frequency Amplitude and Sweep function keys are located just below the display and are easily configure
79. tup or display 4 20 Chapter 4 Measurements DIST m 2 0 M1 L01 1 5m M3 OFF BACK 8102 00 M4 lt OFF Figure 4 15 DTF SWR Measurement Results cable quality o DEST im 20 M1 47 96dB 4 5m 4164 0 0 M4 OFF Figure 4 16 DTF RETURN LOSS Measurement Results cable quality 4 21 Chapter 4 Measurements Insertion Gain Amplifier Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Insertion Gain Ampli fier measurement over a selectable frequency range Insertion loss measurements such as antenna to antenna isolation and filter rejection isolation follow the same procedures as below except in Insertion Loss 6 dBm measurement mode Required Equipment Site Master Model S251B 2 Precision 7 16 f Open Short Load Anritsu 2000 768 2 N m to 7 16 m Test Port Extension Cables Anritsu 15NNF50 1 5A or 2 N m to N f Test Port Cables and 2 N m to 7 16 m adaptors 510 92 7 16 f Adapter Anritsu 510 97 Tower Mount Amplifier Ericsson A57001HQ85 or equivalent Device Under Test Specification Type Frequency Range Gain Typical TMA 1885 to 1990 MHz 12 dB 1965 to 1990 MHz 0 5 dB Procedure Step 1 Press the ON OFF key on the Site Master Selecting the Measurement Selec Perfo 4 22 Step 2 Press the MODE soft key Step 3 Use the Up Down Arrow key to scroll to INS
80. uiring Control box appears on the screen then disappears as the traces are automatically acquired and displayed Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Custom Cable List Uploading and Downloading Custom cable parameters can be uploaded to the Site Master or downloaded from the Site Master and saved via the Site Master Software Tools Cable Editor Uploading a Cable List to the Site Master Custom Cable Table Step 1 Connect the supplied cable as shown in Figure 5 2 Step 2 Open the Cable Editor by clicking on Start Programs Site Master Software Tools 32 bit and Cable Editor Alternatively open the Site Master Software Tools program click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Cable Editor from the drop down menu Step 3 Enter the required information for each custom cable entry Cable Name enter the cable description Pro Vel enter the propagation velocity value Insertion Loss dB m enter the insertion loss value in dB m Frequency MHz enter the frequency in MHz Description enter any description associated with that custom cable NOTES As a minimum the Cable Name and Pro Vel cells must have entries for the Site Master to accept the selection as a valid cable during uploading The Site Master will assign a zero value to insertion loss if the Insertion Loss cell has no entry Information entered into the Frequency and Description cells is not uploaded to the Site Master and so those cells will have no information
81. when data entry is complete Range is 0 010 to 1 000 Q CABLE Opens a common coaxial cable folder and custom coaxial cable folder Select either folder and use the Up Down arrow key and ENTER key to make a selection This feature provides a rapid means of setting both cable loss and propagation velocity Refer to Appendix A for a listing of common coaxial cables showing values for Relative Propagation Velocity and Nominal Attenuation in dB m 1000 MHZ The custom cable folder con sists of up to 49 user defined cable parameters downloaded via the Site Mas ter Software Tools program Q WINDOW Opens a menu of FFT windowing types for the DTF calcula tion Scroll the menu using the Up Down arrow key and make a selection with the ENTER key 3 11 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations NOTE Using windowing The theoretical requirement for inverse FFT is for the data to extend from zero frequency to infinity Side lobes appear around a discontinuity due to the fact that the spectrum is cut off at a finite frequency Windowing reduces the side lobes by smoothing out the sharp transitions at the beginning and end of the frequency sweep As the side lobes are reduced the main lobe widens thereby reducing the resolution In situations where there may be a small discontinuity close to a large one side lobe reduction Windowing should be used When distance resolution is critical Windowing can be reduced The types of Windowing
82. when downloading the custom cable list from the Site Master back to the Cable Editor Step 4 Click on the Upload Cable List icon or click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Upload Cable List Step 5 When the message box appears on the screen click OK to the cable upload warn ing and OK when the cable upload is completed Downloading a Cable List from the Site Master Custom Cable Table Step 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above to open the Cable Editor Step 2 Click on the Query Cable List icon or click on Tools in the top menu bar and select Query Cable List Step 3 When the status message box appears on the screen click OK to complete Saving a Custom Cable List To save a custom cable to a file click on File in the top menu bar and select Save or Save as from the drop down menu 5 5 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Program Operation The captured trace on the PC can be scaled and have its limit line markers and properties changed Click on the Plot Properties icon or select Plot Properties under the View menu to make these changes The operation of the various menus that allow these opera tions to be accomplished is straightforward To read about the operation of the menus refer to the on line help screens accessed from the Help menu in the top menu bar Fault Location Software A captured RL or SWR trace can be transformed to a Distance to Fault display This is use ful for determining the loc

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