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Anritsu MS20xxC User Manual

Manual is about: vector network analyzer with spectrum analyzer

Summary of MS20xxC

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    User guide vna master™ model ms20xxc vector network analyzer with spectrum analyzer ms2026c vna frequency: 5 khz to 6 ghz ms2027c vna frequency: 5 khz to 15 ghz ms2028c vna frequency: 5 khz to 20 ghz ms2036c vna frequency: 5 khz to 6 ghz spa frequency: 9 khz to 9 ghz ms2037c vna frequency: 5 khz to ...

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    Warranty the anritsu products listed on the title page are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of shipment. Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transpo...

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    Ce conformity marking anritsu affixes the ce conformity marking onto its conforming products in accordance with council directives of the council of the european communities in order to indicate that these products conform to the emc and lvd directive of the european union (eu). C-tick conformity ma...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J safety-1 safety symbols to prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, anritsu company uses the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own safety, please read the information carefully before operating th...

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    Safety-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug for safety warning always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation, etc., is performed without heeding the advice in the operation manual, there is a risk of personal...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J contents-1 table of contents chapter 1—general information 1-1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 contacting anritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug table of contents (continued) 2-6 front panel keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 esc key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 enter ...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J contents-3 table of contents (continued) 2-13 connector care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 connecting procedure (for type-n and type-k) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 disconnecting procedure . . . . . ...

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    Contents-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug table of contents (continued) 5-3 managing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 save files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 s...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J contents-5 table of contents (continued) 7-4 gps info window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 tracked satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 latitude...

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    Contents-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug table of contents (continued) c-4 operation error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6 fan failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6 high temp w...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J contents-7 g-2 ethernet configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-1 lan connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-1 ethernet config . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 1-1 chapter 1 — general information 1-1 introduction this chapter covers general information that includes a description, optional accessories, preventive maintenance, esd verifications, and calibration requirements for the vna master model ms20xxc. Throughout this ...

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    1-3 anritsu service centers general information 1-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 1-3 anritsu service centers for the latest service and sales information in your area, please visit the following url: http://www.Anritsu.Com/contact.Asp and choose a country for regional contact information. 1-4 a...

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    General information 1-6 identifying the connections ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 1-3 1-6 identifying the connections the vna master ms2026c, ms2027c, and ms2028c have the connectors shown in figure 1-1 .For details, refer to figure 2-13 on page 2-20 . The vna master ms2036c, ms2037c, and ms2038...

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    1-7 description general information 1-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 1-7 description the anritsu vna master instruments are portable handheld vector network analyzers (vnas) featuring precise performance and essential rf capabilities. These vna master instruments are designed to conduct accurat...

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    General information 1-8 soft carrying case and tilt bail ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 1-5 1-8 soft carrying case and tilt bail the soft carrying cases for the ms202xc and the ms203xc accommodate the different instrument sizes. The part numbers are in the technical data sheet. The tilt bail is f...

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    1-8 soft carrying case and tilt bail general information 1-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 5. Close the back panel and secure it with the zipper . The soft carrying case includes a detachable shoulder strap that can be connected to the d-rings on the upper corners of the case as required for com...

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    General information 1-8 soft carrying case and tilt bail ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 1-7 vna master tilt bail stand the supplied tilt bail can be used for desktop operation. The tilt bail provides a backward tilt for improved stability and air flow. Refer to figure 1-5 . To deploy the tilt bai...

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    1-9 preventive maintenance general information 1-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 1-9 preventive maintenance vna master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning the rf connector on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the vna master with a soft, lint-f...

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    General information 1-12 battery replacement ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 1-9 1-12 battery replacement the battery can be replaced without the use of tools. The battery compartment is located on the lower left side of the instrument. Slide the battery door down (towards the bottom of the instru...

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    1-13 esd cautions general information 1-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 1-13 esd cautions the vna master, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to esd damage. Coaxial cables and antennas can easily build up a static charge, which (if allowed to discharge by connecting directly...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-1 chapter 2 — quick start guide 2-1 introduction this chapter provides a brief overview of the anritsu ms20xxc vna master handheld vector network analyzer. The intent of this chapter is to provide you with a starting point for making basic measurements. For more d...

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    2-2 turning the vna master on for the first time quick start guide 2-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug to turn on the vna master, press the on/off front panel button ( figure 2-1 ). The vna master requires approximately thirty-five seconds to complete the power-on cycle and load the application so...

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    Quick start guide 2-3 front panel overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-3 2-3 front panel overview the vna master menu-driven flexible interface is intuitive and easy to use. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. Five function hard keys (unlabeled) are loc...

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    2-3 front panel overview quick start guide 2-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug front panel overview image 1 fan exhaust ports 2 active function block or soft key menu 3 escape key 4 soft keys (8 buttons) 5 charge fault led 6 battery charge led 7 on/off key 8 directional arrow keys 9 shift key 10 r...

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    Quick start guide 2-3 front panel overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-5 other features on the front panel battery charge led (green) the green battery charge led ( figure 2-2 , item 6 ) will flash if the battery is charging and will remain on and steady when the battery is fully charged. Po...

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    2-4 typical vector network analyzer display quick start guide 2-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-4 typical vector network analyzer display figure 2-3 illustrates some of the key information areas of the vector network analyzer display screen on the vna master ms20xxc. The measurement and the di...

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    Quick start guide 2-4 typical vector network analyzer display ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-7 the ms20xxc features a versatile new display option for better measurement convenience. Because the vna master measures all four s-parameters simultaneously, with fully-reversing test signals at both ...

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    2-4 typical vector network analyzer display quick start guide 2-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug figure 2-5. 4 traces in 1 window image (single trace format) ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Quick start guide 2-4 typical vector network analyzer display ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-9 instrument settings summary the instrument settings that apply to all traces are summarized in the top two rows of the measurement display screen (refer to item 2 in figure 2-6 ). The summary includes...

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    2-4 typical vector network analyzer display quick start guide 2-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug the instrument settings that are unique to each trace are summarized in an information block on the left side of the measurement display screen (refer to item 1 in figure 2-6 ). Each block contains t...

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    Quick start guide 2-5 typical spectrum analyzer display ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-11 2-5 typical spectrum analyzer display figure 2-7 illustrates some of the key information areas of the spectrum analyzer display screen on the vna master ms20xxc. The measurement and the display type that a...

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    2-6 front panel keys quick start guide 2-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-6 front panel keys the term hard key refers to all of the buttons on the instrument face except for the vertical row of gray buttons adjacent to the measurement display. These eight gray buttons are called soft keys, and...

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    Quick start guide 2-7 soft key types ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-13 number keypad these keys are used to directly input numeric values. Rotary knob turning the rotary knob (refer to figure 2-2 , item 10 ) changes numerical values, scrolls through selectable items from a list, and moves marke...

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    2-7 soft key types quick start guide 2-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug input an input soft key is used to select an item or a value. This type of soft key displays the setting parameter and the setting value on the virtual key face. When the key is pressed, a select box or edit box may open on ...

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    Quick start guide 2-8 parameter setting ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-15 2-8 parameter setting pop-up list boxes, edit boxes, and dialog boxes are used to provide selection lists and selection editors. Scroll through a list of items or parameters with the arrow keys or the rotary knob. Select ...

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    2-9 text entry quick start guide 2-16 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug refer to figure 2-9 , figure 2-10 , and figure 2-11 . Figure 2-9. Text entry menu – lower case ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Quick start guide 2-9 text entry ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-17 figure 2-10. Text entry menu – upper case ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    2-9 text entry quick start guide 2-18 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug figure 2-11. Text entry menu – selecting characters rotary knob has scrolled to letter “h” ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Quick start guide 2-10 mode selector ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-19 2-10 mode selector select a vna master measurement mode (such as vector network analyzer or vector volt meter) by opening the mode selector list box. Press the shift key, then the mode (9) key, and choose a mode from the men...

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    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-20 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-11 test panel connectors the connectors and indicators that are located on the test panel of the vna master are shown and described in the following sections. Ms202xc test panel connectors the connectors and indica...

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    Quick start guide 2-11 test panel connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-21 ms203xc test panel connectors the connectors and indicators that are located on the test panel of the ms2036c, ms2037c, and ms2038c are shown in figure 2-14 and are described in the table below the figure. 1 external...

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    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-22 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug in figure 2-15 , a waveguide-coax adapter at test port 1 provides test connections, and typical waveguide calibration components are shown below the vna master. Lan connection the rj45 connector is used to connect th...

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    Quick start guide 2-11 test panel connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-23 dynamic host configuration protocol (dhcp) is an internet protocol that automates the process of setting ip addresses for devices that use tcp/ip and is the most common method of configuring a device for network use....

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    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-24 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug usb interface - usb type mini-b the usb 2.0 interface can be used to connect the vna master directly to a pc. Refer to figure 2-13 , item “14” on page 2-20 for the usb connector location. Refer to figure 2-17 for an ...

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    Quick start guide 2-12 vna master connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-25 2-12 vna master connectors external power this is a 2.1 mm by 5.5 mm barrel connector, 12 vdc to 15 vdc, connector is used to power the unit and for battery charging. Refer to figure 2-13 , item “11” on page 2-20 . I...

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    2-12 vna master connectors quick start guide 2-26 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug port 1 (50 ohm) this type-n connector (refer to figure 2-13 , item “6” on page 2-20 ) provides the input/output 50 ohm interface for transmission and reflection measurements of the vector network analyzer at port 1. ...

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    Quick start guide 2-12 vna master connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-27 headset jack this connector (refer to figure 2-13 , item “15” on page 2-20 ) is not currently used in the applications that are supported by these vna masters. The headset jack accepts a 3.5 mm 3-wire miniature phone...

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    2-13 connector care quick start guide 2-28 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-13 connector care visually inspect connectors for general wear, for cleanliness, and for damage such as bent pins or connector rings. Repair or replace damaged connectors immediately. Dirty connectors can limit the accura...

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    Quick start guide 2-13 connector care ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-29 gps antenna connector this gps antenna connection is for gps only (option 31 only). Refer to figure 2-13 , item “2” on page 2-20 . To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a plain wrench to tighten the sma...

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    2-14 symbols and indicators quick start guide 2-30 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-14 symbols and indicators the symbols and indicators that appear on the display screen convey the instrument status or condition on the display. Battery symbol the battery symbol ( figure 2-18 ) above the display ...

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    Quick start guide 2-14 symbols and indicators ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-31 when the battery is not present, the battery symbol is replaced by a red plug body ( figure 2-20 ) to indicate that the instrument is running from external power. When the external ac adaptor is connected, the batte...

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    2-15 memory profile and security issues quick start guide 2-32 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-15 memory profile and security issues this section describes the profiles of the various types of memory that are used in the ms20xxc vna master and the associated security issues that are related to t...

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    Quick start guide 2-16 system settings ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 2-33 ms20xxc master reset instructions 1. Turn the ms202xc or ms203xc on. 2. Press the shift key then the system (8) key. 3. Press the system options soft key. 4. Press the reset soft key. 5. Press the master reset soft key. 6....

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    2-17 file types quick start guide 2-34 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 2-17 file types filename extensions that are used in the vna master: *.Jpg jpeg images, filename.Jpg *.Mna measurements, filename.Mna *.Stp setups, filename.Stp *.S2p s2p (snp), filename.S2p *.Spa spectrum analyzer measurements...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 3-1 chapter 3 — power monitor, option 5 3-1 introduction when equipped with option 5, power monitor, the ms202xc vna master can be used for making power measurements with broadband rf detectors, such as those listed in the technical data sheet for your instrument, a...

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    3-2 using the power monitor power monitor, option 5 3-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug displaying power in dbm or in watts press the units soft key to toggle between dbm and watts. Setting relative power 1. With the desired base power level input to the vna master, press the relative soft key. Th...

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    Power monitor, option 5 3-3 power monitor display ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 3-3 3-3 power monitor display 3-4 power monitor menu figure 3-2. Power monitor display units dbm watts: press this soft key to toggle units between dbm and watts. Relative power on off: press this soft key to turn re...

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    3-4 power monitor menu power monitor, option 5 3-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 4-1 chapter 4 — secure data option 7 4-1 introduction when equipped with option 7, the ms20xxc vna master provides for careful management of confidential data for both the setup parameters and the resulting measured data. Highly sophisticated systems and equipment h...

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    4-3 calibration setup secure data option 7 4-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 4-3 calibration setup after any user calibration, the vna master automatically writes the calibration file to internal memory. This is done so that when the instrument is turned off and then back on, the user calibratio...

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    Secure data option 7 4-4 memory profile and security issues ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 4-3 4-4 memory profile and security issues this section describes the profiles of the various types of memory that are used in the ms20xxc vna master and the associated security issues that are related to t...

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    4-4 memory profile and security issues secure data option 7 4-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ms20xxc master reset instructions 1. Turn the ms202xc or ms203xc on. 2. Press the shift key then the system (8) key. 3. Press the system options soft key. 4. Press the reset soft key. 5. Press the maste...

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    Secure data option 7 4-5 frequency blanking ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 4-5 4-5 frequency blanking with option 7 enabled, you have the ability to blank the frequency values that are displayed on the screen, as shown in figure 4-1 . This extra security measure allows you to use the instrument i...

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    4-5 frequency blanking secure data option 7 4-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug after frequency blanking is enabled, you are not able to restore the frequency readouts. This feature was designed as an added security measure to ensure that the sensitive frequency information is protected and cannot...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-1 chapter 5 — file management 5-1 introduction this chapter describes the file management features of the vna master and describes the file menu. The submenus under this menu allow you to save, recall, copy, and delete files in the internal memory or an external u...

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    5-3 managing files file management 5-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 5-3 managing files press the shift key then the file (7) key on the number keypad to display the file menu. Follow the additional steps below. Save files set the save location press save then the change save location submenu ke...

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    File management 5-3 managing files ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-3 save dialog box the save dialog box ( figure 5-1 ) is used to store files on the internal memory or an external usb flash drive. The file type, file name, and save location are set starting with this display. Refer to “save men...

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    5-3 managing files file management 5-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug recall files the recall menu enables you to view all of the measurement and setup files in the internal memory and in an external usb flash drive. You can sort the recall menu by name, date, or type. You can also choose to view...

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    File management 5-3 managing files ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-5 copy files the steps below describe copying a file from internal memory to an external usb flash drive. (copying in the reverse from usb to internal memory is accomplished by using the scroll src dst submenu key.) select the fi...

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    5-3 managing files file management 5-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug delete files press the delete submenu key. Highlight the file to be deleted with the up/down arrow keys. Press the select or de-select key. Selected files are outlined in blue. Press the delete key and then press enter to delet...

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    File management 5-4 file menu overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-7 5-4 file menu overview open this menu by pressing the shift key, then the file (7) key. Figure 5-5. File menu back file copy recall recall measurement recall save on event spectrum analyzer mode only save save measurement a...

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    5-5 file menu file management 5-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 5-5 file menu key sequence: file save measurement as: press this soft key (submenu key) to save the current setup with a user defined filename. The default filename is changed using the save menu. To change the default filename, typ...

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    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-9 save menu key sequence: file > save a b c: use the top five submenu keys to enter letters and symbols in filenames. Press the shift key for uppercase letters. Use the left/right arrow keys to move left and right within the text. Use...

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    5-5 file menu file management 5-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug save location menu key sequence: file > save > change save location sort by name date type: press this submenu key to sort the folders by name, type, or date. Sort order asc desc: press this submenu key to display the folder names ...

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    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-11 file type menu when saving a file, use this menu to change the file type. Typical file types are shown in figure 5-11 and figure 5-12 . Key sequence: file > save > change type jpeg capture full graph only: toggling this submenu key...

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    5-5 file menu file management 5-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug save on ... Menu in spectrum analyzer and interference analyzer modes, this menu is used to auto save measurements to internal memory after specific events occur. Key sequence: file > save on event ... Crossing limit on off: press ...

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    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-13 recall menu this menu and its dialog box are used to select the location from which the vna master recalls a file. Select folders or locations with the up/down arrow keys or the rotary knob. Key sequence: file > recall sort by name...

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    5-5 file menu file management 5-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug copy menu this menu and dialog box are used to copy folders and files. Select folders or files with the up/down arrow keys or the rotary knob. Highlight a folder and press enter to view the contents. You can all use the arrow keys....

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    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 5-15 delete menu this menu and dialog box are used to delete folders and files. Select folders or files with the up/down arrow keys or the rotary knob. The delete dialog box is shown in figure 5-4 on page 5-6 . Key sequence: file > dele...

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    5-5 file menu file management 5-16 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-1 chapter 6 — system operations 6-1 introduction this chapter describes the vna master system operations. • “system menu group overview” on page 6-2 • “system menu” on page 6-4 • “preset menu” on page 6-12 • “power on self test” on page 6-13 • “updating the vna ma...

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    6-2 system menu group overview system operations 6-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-2 system menu group overview to access the functions under the system menu, press the shift key, then the system (8) key. Menu maps typically display all possible submenu keys, although some keys are displayed o...

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    System operations 6-3 additional menu group ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-3 6-3 additional menu group menu maps typically display all possible submenu keys, although some keys are displayed on the instruments only under special circumstances (refer to menu descriptions on the following pages)....

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    6-4 system menu system operations 6-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-4 system menu key sequence: shift, system (8) status: press this submenu key to display the current system status, including the operating system and firmware versions, temperatures, and other details such as current battery i...

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    System operations 6-4 system menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-5 system options menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options date & time: press this submenu key to display a dialog box for setting the current date and time. Use the submenu keys or the left/right arrow keys to select ...

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    6-4 system menu system operations 6-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug system options 2/2 menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > more remote access password this function is valid only with master software tools (mst) v2.21.1 or later. After setting the password, reboot the instrum...

  • Page 93

    System operations 6-5 application options menu (vna mode) ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-7 6-5 application options menu (vna mode) this menu is specific to the vna application. Key sequence: shift, system (8) > application options standard vna menus selected. Units m ft: press this soft key (su...

  • Page 94

    6-6 time domain options menu (vna mode) system operations 6-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-6 time domain options menu (vna mode) this menu is available only when option 2, the time domain option, is installed. More information is available in the vector network analyzer measurement guide (lis...

  • Page 95

    System operations 6-7 application options menu (spa mode) ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-9 6-7 application options menu (spa mode) this menu is specific to the spectrum analyzer application. Key sequence: shift, system (8) > application options 6-8 meas gain range menu (vna mode) key sequence: ...

  • Page 96

    6-9 display settings menu system operations 6-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-9 display settings menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > display brightness: press this soft key to adjust the brightness of the display to optimize viewing under a wide variety of lighting conditi...

  • Page 97

    System operations 6-10 reset menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-11 6-10 reset menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > reset caution factory default resets erase ethernet settings, language, volume, and brightness. Master resets erase all system parameters, all user saved setups...

  • Page 98

    6-11 preset menu system operations 6-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-11 preset menu key sequence: shift, preset (1) preset: press this soft key to reset the instrument to the default starting conditions. Save setup: press this soft key to open the save dialog box ( figure 5-1 ) to name and sa...

  • Page 99

    System operations 6-12 power on self test ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 6-13 6-12 power on self test at power on, the vna master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure that the system is functioning properly. From the “system menu” , the system self test ( “self test” on page 6-4 ) runs...

  • Page 100

    6-13 updating the vna master firmware system operations 6-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 6-13 updating the vna master firmware the vna master is updated using a usb memory stick. Updated product information can be found on the anritsu web site: http://www.Anritsu.Com 1. Search for the product ...

  • Page 101: Gps

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 7-1 chapter 7 — gps receiver, option 31 7-1 introduction the vna master is available with a built-in gps receiver feature (option 31) that can provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and utc timing information. A gps antenna is not included with option 31. The antenn...

  • Page 102: Gps

    7-2 activating the gps feature gps receiver, option 31 7-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 5. Press the gps info soft key to view the number of tracked satellites, latitude, longitude, altitude, and utc timing information, and so forth. 6. Press the reset soft key to reset the gps. 7. The green gp...

  • Page 103

    Gps receiver, option 31 7-3 gps menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 7-3 7-3 gps menu gps on off: press this soft key to toggle the gps feature on and off. Gps info: press this soft key to open a window with additional gps information. Press the esc key to close the window. Gps voltage 3.3 v 5 v: ...

  • Page 104: Gps

    7-4 gps info window gps receiver, option 31 7-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 7-4 gps info window the gps info window provides the following gps information: tracked satellites shows the number of tracked satellites (three are required to retrieve latitude and longitude, four are required to res...

  • Page 105

    Gps receiver, option 31 7-4 gps info window ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 7-5 fix available the cold start search sets are established to ensure that at least three satellites are acquired within the first couple minutes of gps activation. When three satellites are found, the receiver computes a...

  • Page 106

    7-5 saving and recalling traces with gps information gps receiver, option 31 7-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug other status messages if any of the status messages (in the following list) persist, then the gps receiver may be not working properly. In that case, contact your nearest anritsu servic...

  • Page 107: Tools

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 8-1 chapter 8 — anritsu pc software tools 8-1 introduction this chapter provides a brief overview of the available pc software tools from anritsu. For detailed information about specific software, refer to the anritsu web site or the program’s built-in help. Softwar...

  • Page 108

    8-3 line sweep tools anritsu pc software tools 8-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 8-3 line sweep tools line sweep tools is a program designed to increase productivity for people who work with dozens of cable traces, antenna traces, and passive intermodulation (pim) traces every day. Line sweep to...

  • Page 109

    Anritsu pc software tools 8-4 master software tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J 8-3 8-4 master software tools anritsu master software tools is a pc program for transferring and editing saved measurements, markers, and limit lines to a pc. Mst is recommended for spectrum analyzer instruments or...

  • Page 110

    8-5 easymap tools anritsu pc software tools 8-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug 8-5 easymap tools easymap tools creates geo-referenced maps and can also convert floor plans for use by anritsu mapping spectrum analyzers. It can also create single panel maps (.Map) for legacy instruments or pan and ...

  • Page 111: Appendix A — Supplemental

    Vna master ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J a-1 appendix a — supplemental documentation a-1 introduction this appendix provides a list of supplemental documentation and software associated with this user guide. The measurement guides are available as pdf files on the document disc that is provided with the...

  • Page 112

    A-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J vna master ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 113

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J b-1 appendix b — signal standards b-1 introduction this appendix provides a sample list of signal standards. This list can be used as a reference when making measurements with the vna master. Table b-1. Signal standards signal standard center (mhz) span (mhz) valid ...

  • Page 114

    B-1 introduction signal standards b-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug cdma2000 class 5, (nmt-450-20 khz) - uplink 472.5 43 1039-1473, 1792-2016 cdma2000 class 5, (nmt-450-20 khz) - downlink 472.5 43 1039-1473, 1792-2016 cdma2000 class 5, (nmt-450-25 khz) - uplink 439.5 57 1-300, 539-871 cdma2000 c...

  • Page 115

    Signal standards b-1 introduction ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J b-3 nmt-450-25 khz - uplink 459 18 1-300 nmt-450-25 khz - downlink 459 18 1-300 nmt-470-20 khz - uplink 486.5 15 1972-2016 nmt-470-20 khz - downlink 486.5 15 1972-2016 nmt-900 - uplink 925 70 1-1000 nmt-900 - downlink 925 70 1-1000 ...

  • Page 116

    B-1 introduction signal standards b-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 117

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J c-1 appendix c — error messages c-1 introduction this appendix provides a list of information and error messages that could be displayed on the vna master. If any error condition persists, then contact your local anritsu service center. C-2 reset options you can res...

  • Page 118

    C-3 self test or application self test error messages error messages c-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug c-3 self test or application self test error messages self test to run self test, press shift and system (8) and then self test. Refer to the results window in figure c-1 , which summarizes the...

  • Page 119

    Error messages c-3 self test or application self test error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J c-3 figure c-1. Self test results window (vector network analyzer mode) caution depending upon the set mode of instrument operation, you may (or may not) see the full results in the self test list....

  • Page 120

    C-3 self test or application self test error messages error messages c-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug application self test results window — vna application self test (vector network analyzer mode only) to run the application self test, press shift and system (8) and then application self test ...

  • Page 121

    Error messages c-3 self test or application self test error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J c-5 if any of the subtests shows failed, then check that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults with either factory d...

  • Page 122

    C-4 operation error messages error messages c-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug c-4 operation error messages fan failure the system has determined that the fan should be running due to the internal temperature of the unit, but cannot detect that the fan is actually running. It is important to keep...

  • Page 123

    Error messages c-4 operation error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J c-7 pmon pld fail unable to communicate with the power monitor pcba. Power supply power supply failed. Charge the battery. Error saving file. General error saving file an error was detected while saving a file. Try again. ...

  • Page 124

    C-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages error messages c-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug c-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages bias tee cannot be enabled for start freq adjust frequency before turning on the bias tee. The start frequency cannot be set less than 2 mh...

  • Page 125

    Error messages c-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J c-9 turning bias tee to off. Turning bias tee to off. Recalling measurement does not match with current setup. The recalled measurement file does not match the current setup. To ensure dut safety, ...

  • Page 126

    C-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages error messages c-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 127: Amplifiers

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J d-1 appendix d — tower mounted amplifiers d-1 introduction a tower mounted amplifier (tma) can be used to amplify the received signal. There are different types of tma depending on the system requirements. Three commonly used types are: • tma-d - a duplex tower moun...

  • Page 128

    D-1 introduction tower mounted amplifiers d-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J e-1 appendix e — coaxial cable technical data e-1 coaxial cable technical data the table below provides a list of common coaxial cables. Table e-1. Coaxial cable technical data (sheet 1 of 4) manufacturer cable prop. Vel. Freq 1 loss 1 freq 2 loss 2 freq 3 loss 3 an...

  • Page 130

    E-1 coaxial cable technical data coaxial cable technical data e-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug andrew ldf4.5-50 0.89 1000 0.054 2000 0.08 2500 0.091 andrew ldf5-50a 0.89 1000 0.041 2000 0.061 2500 0.07 andrew ldf5-50b 0.91 1000 0.041 2000 0.061 2500 0.07 andrew ldf6-50 0.89 1000 0.028 2000 0.04...

  • Page 131

    Coaxial cable technical data e-1 coaxial cable technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J e-3 comscope cr50 540pe 0.88 1000 0.069 2000 0.103 2500 0.116 comscope cr50 1070pe 0.88 1000 0.037 2000 0.055 2500 0.064 comscope cr50 1873pe 0.88 1000 0.022 2000 0.034 2500 0.04 eupen ec4-50-hf 1/2 0.82 ...

  • Page 132

    E-1 coaxial cable technical data coaxial cable technical data e-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug times lmr100 0.66 1000 0.789 2000 1.15 2500 1.31 times lmr200 0.83 1000 0.342 2000 0.49 2500 0.554 times lmr240 0.84 1000 0.261 2000 0.377 2500 0.424 times lmr400 0.85 1000 0.135 2000 0.196 2500 0.222...

  • Page 133

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J f-1 appendix f — waveguide data f-1 introduction this appendix provides lists of waveguide components and their characteristics. F-2 calibration components the calibration components part numbers in the following table are broken down as follows, where the xx in the...

  • Page 134

    F-3 waveguide-to-coaxial adapters waveguide data f-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug f-3 waveguide-to-coaxial adapters part numbers that end with n have type n connectors, part numbers that end with k have k connectors. Xxua62 12.40 to 18.00 wr62, wg18 ug-541a/u, ug-419/u, ug-1665/u, ug1666/u xxua...

  • Page 135

    Waveguide data f-4 flange compatibility ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J f-3 f-4 flange compatibility table f-3. Universal flange compatibility (1 of 3) calibration component part number start frequency (ghz) stop frequency (ghz) waveguide type flange type compatible flanges xxum40 3.300 4.900 wr22...

  • Page 136

    F-4 flange compatibility waveguide data f-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug universal flange compatibility table f-4. Universal flange compatibility (2 of 3) calibration component part number start frequency (ghz) stop frequency (ghz) waveguide type flange type compatible flanges xxua187 3.950 5.8...

  • Page 137

    Waveguide data f-4 flange compatibility ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J f-5 xxua90 8.200 12.400 wr90 wg16 univus-90 cpr90f cpr90g ug-1360/u ug-1361/u ug-1736/u ug-1737/u ug-40b/u ug-39/u ug-135/u ug-136b/u xxua75 10.000 15.000 wr75 wg17 univus-75 wr75 table f-4. Universal flange compatibility (2 o...

  • Page 138

    F-4 flange compatibility waveguide data f-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug universal flange compatibility table f-5. Universal flange compatibility (3 of 3) calibration component part number start frequency (ghz) stop frequency (ghz) waveguide type flange type compatible flanges xxua62 12.400 18....

  • Page 139

    Waveguide data f-5 waveguide technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J f-7 f-5 waveguide technical data table f-6. Waveguide offset short a specifications a.Offset shorts are 3/8 wave at the geometric mean frequency waveguide band and dimensionally accurate to offset short p/n frequency (ghz)...

  • Page 140

    F-5 waveguide technical data waveguide data f-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug waveguide technical data table f-7. Waveguide technical data (sheet 1 of 2) waveguide type/model start frequency (ghz) stop frequency (ghz) cutoff frequency (ghz) mid-band loss (db/m) wr229, wg11a 3.300 4.900 2.577 0.0...

  • Page 141

    Waveguide data f-5 waveguide technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J f-9 cablewave we37 3.600 4.200 2.830 0.0269 we46 4.400 5.000 3.000 0.0354 we61 5.925 6.425 3.600 0.0390 we65 6.425 7.125 4.000 0.0453 we70 7.125 7.750 4.300 0.0404 we78 7.125 8.500 4.670 0.0446 we108 10.500 11.700 6.570 0....

  • Page 142

    F-5 waveguide technical data waveguide data f-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 143

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J g-1 appendix g — more about dhcp g-1 introduction dhcp stands for dynamic host configuration protocol. This protocol allows a server to dynamically assign ip addresses to devices that are connected to the network. Most networks include a dhcp server to manage ip add...

  • Page 144

    G-2 ethernet configuration more about dhcp g-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug to display the ip address with the instrument on, press the shift key, then the system (8) key, then the system options submenu key and the ethernet config submenu key. The ip address will be displayed as shown in figur...

  • Page 145

    More about dhcp g-2 ethernet configuration ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J g-3 ethernet config press this submenu key to display the ethernet submenu and to open the ethernet editor dialog box in order to set the ip address of the instrument. Figure g-2. Setting ip address manually ООО "Техэнком" ...

  • Page 146

    G-3 using dhcp more about dhcp g-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ethernet menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > ethernet config g-3 using dhcp when using dhcp, no setup is required to lease and use a dynamic ip address. In a dynamic ip operation, the assigned ip address may cha...

  • Page 147

    More about dhcp g-5 operating system tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J g-5 when using a static ip address on an established network, always request a static ip address from the network administrator. Randomly choosing a static ip address on an established network may result in duplicate ip add...

  • Page 148

    G-5 operating system tools more about dhcp g-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ipconfig tool typing ipconfig at a command prompt will display information about the in-use parameters of the pc and its network connection. Below is an example of the typical results expected. Y:\>ipconfig windows 2000...

  • Page 149

    More about dhcp g-5 operating system tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J g-7 ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 150

    G-5 operating system tools more about dhcp g-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 151

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J h-1 appendix h — glossary of terms introduction the following terms are used in this manual. ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 152

    Glossary of terms h-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug glossary terms adapter : a fitting that supplies a passage between two sets of equipment when they cannot be directly interconnected. Attenuation : attenuation refers to decreasing in signal magnitude between two points. These points may be alo...

  • Page 153

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J h-3 itself. This noise, generated by the random electron motion in various circuit elements, is amplified by multiple gain stages in the analyzer and appears on the display as a noise signal. On a spectrum analyzer, this noise is commonly referred ...

  • Page 154

    Glossary of terms h-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug information that is translated as longitude, latitude, and altitude by earth-based receivers. If : intermediate frequency (if) is a frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception. An inter...

  • Page 155

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J h-5 numbers, but they are usually stored in text files and displayed in human-readable notations, such as decimal nnn.Nnn.Nnn.Nnn or 172.16.255.1 (for ipv4), and hexadecimal nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn.Nnnn or 2c01:ab18:0:1234:ff03:567c:8:1 ...

  • Page 156

    Glossary of terms h-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug rbw : resolution bandwidth (rbw) with spectrum analyzers, a narrow band filter is swept across a frequency span to create the spectrum display. The filter bandwidth (rbw) determines the frequency resolution across the frequency axis. Signal los...

  • Page 157: Index

    A to c ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J index-1 index a access control, internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 activating gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 adapter ac-dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 address, ethernet ip address . . . . . . . . G-1 almanac complete, gp...

  • Page 158

    D to h index-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug copy menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 copying files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 create folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 current, gps antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 d data loss durin...

  • Page 159

    I to n ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J index-3 headset jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 high contrast soft key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 hold symbol, vna master . . . . . . . . . 2-31 http, contacting anritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 i icon battery symbol ....

  • Page 160

    O to s index-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug o operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 option 02, time domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 05, power monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 07, calibration setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 07, no access to usb memory 2-32, 4-3...

  • Page 161

    T to z ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. J index-5 storing measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 submenu key (soft key) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 subnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 sweep, external trigger . . ....

  • Page 162

    Z to z index-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. J ms20xxc ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 164

    Anritsu company 490 jarvis drive morgan hill, ca 95037-2809 usa http://www.Anritsu.Com anritsu utilizes recycled paper and environmentally conscious inks and toner. ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.