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Anritsu MS2722C User Manual

Manual is about: Spectrum Master Series High Performance Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Summary of MS2722C

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    User guide spectrum master™ ms2722c, ms2723c, ms2724c, ms2725c and ms2726c high performance handheld spectrum analyzer appendix a provides a list of supplemental documentation for the spectrum master features and options. The additional documentation is available as pdf files on the documentation di...

  • Page 2: Warranty

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

  • Page 4: Ce Conformity Marking

    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...

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 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 oper...

  • Page 8: For Safety

    Safety-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master 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 ...

  • Page 9: Table of Contents

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 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: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2-8 parameter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-9 text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-10 connector c...

  • Page 11: Chapter 4—File Management

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E contents-3 3-9 saving measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 3-10 master software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 chapter 4—file management 4-1 ...

  • Page 12: Appendix B—Error Messages

    Contents-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 6-1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6-2 setting up gps (option 31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 activating the gps featur...

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    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-1 chapter 1 — general information 1-1 introduction this chapter provides a description of the handheld anritsu spectrum master models ms2722c, ms2723c, ms2724c, ms2725c, and ms2726c, referred to collectively as model series ms272xc. It also briefly describ...

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    Available models 1-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 1-3 available models table 1-1 lists the spectrum master models and frequency range described in this user guide. 1-4 available options available options for the spectrum master is shown in table 1-2 . Table 1-1. Spectrum master model mo...

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    Standard and optional accessories spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-3 1. Requires option 0009. 2. Requires option 0009 and option 0031. 1-5 standard and optional accessories the spectrum master technical data sheet listed in section 1-1 contains a list and description of available accessor...

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    Additional documents 1-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 1-6 additional documents this user guide is specific to the spectrum master ms272xc (models ms2722c, ms2723c, ms2724c, ms2725c, and ms2726c). Additional instrument functions and descriptions of optional measurement capabilities are d...

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    Spectrum master specifications spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-5 measurements may be stored in the internal memory or a usb flash drive. Stored measurements can be downloaded to a pc by using the included usb and ethernet cables. After being stored, the graphic trace can then be displaye...

  • Page 18: 1-11 Esd Cautions

    Esd cautions 1-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 1-11 esd cautions the ms272xc, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to esd (electrostatic discharge) damage. Coaxial cables and antennas often build up a static charge, which may damage the ms272xc input circuitry (if allo...

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    Anritsu reference documents spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-7 1-12 anritsu reference documents the following url is an internet link to the spectrum master product page. Spectrum master product page link: http://www.Us.Anritsu.Com/spectrummaster a table at the bottom of each spectrum mas...

  • Page 20: 1-14 Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement 1-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 1-14 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 (when you are facing the measurement display). Slide the battery door down, tow...

  • Page 21: 1-15 Soft Carrying Case

    Soft carrying case spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-9 1-15 soft carrying case the instrument can be operated while in the soft carrying case. On the back of the case is a large storage pouch for accessories and supplies. To install the instrument into the soft carrying case: 1. The front ...

  • Page 22: 1-16 Tilt Bail Stand

    Secure-environment workplace 1-10 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 1-16 tilt bail stand the attached tilt bail can be used for desktop operation. The tilt bail provides a backward tilt for improved stability and air flow. To deploy the tilt bail, pull the bottom of the tilt bail away from t...

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    Secure-environment workplace spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 1-11 spectrum master memory types the instrument contains non-volatile disk-on-a-chip memory, eeprom, and volatile dram memory. The instrument does not have a hard disk drive or any other type of volatile or non-volatile memory. ...

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    1-12 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug erase all user files in internal memory perform a master reset: 1. Turn on the instrument. 2. Press the shift button then the system (8) button. 3. Press the system options submenu key. 4. Press the reset key, then the master reset key. 5. A dialog box ...

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    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-1 chapter 2 — instrument overview 2-1 introduction this chapter provides a brief overview of the anritsu ms272xc spectrum master. The intent of this chapter is to acquaint you with the instrument. To begin using the instrument immediately, go to chapter 3,...

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    Hardware overview 2-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2-2 hardware overview turning on the ms272xc for the first time the anritsu ms272xc spectrum master is capable of approximately 2.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to section “battery...

  • Page 27: 2-3

    Front panel overview spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-3 2-3 front panel overview the spectrum master menu-driven interface is easy to use and requires little training. Hard keys on the front panel are used to initiate function-specific menus. Five main menu keys are located below the disp...

  • Page 28: 2-4

    Front panel keys 2-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug other features on the front panel include: battery charge led (green) the battery charge led flashes if the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged. Charge fault led (red) the charge fault led remains...

  • Page 29: Main Menu Keys

    Front panel keys spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-5 back key press this key to delete only one character, one number, or the range that is specified by the cursor. +/– key press this key to change the sign of numbers that are entered with the number keys. Number keypad press these keys to...

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    Mode selector menu 2-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2-5 mode selector menu to access the functions under the mode menu, select the shift key, then the mode (9) key. Use the directional arrow keys or the rotary knob to highlight the selection, and press the enter key to select. The list ...

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    Secondary function menus spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-7 2-6 secondary function menus pressing the shift key and then a number key selects the menu function that is printed in blue characters above the number key ( figure 2-5 ). Not all secondary function menus are active in various op...

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    Display overview 2-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2-7 display overview typical measurement displays are shown for the basic spectrum analyzer mode of the ms272xc. Note that the images shown in this manual may be different from any images that are displayed on your spectrum master. Spect...

  • Page 33: 2-8

    Parameter setting spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-9 2-8 parameter setting pop-up list boxes or edit 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 numerical values by scrolling w...

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    Text entry 2-10 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug figure 2-7. Text entry menu – lower case figure 2-8. Text entry menu – upper case lowercase text entry uppercase text entry.

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    Text entry spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-11 figure 2-9. Text entry menu – selecting characters rotary knob has scrolled to letter “c”.

  • Page 36: 2-10 Connector Care

    Connector care 2-12 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2-10 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 accuracy of your meas...

  • Page 37: 2-11 Test Panel Connectors

    Test panel connectors spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-13 2-11 test panel connectors the test panel connector is shown in figure 2-10 and are described in the following text. External power the external power connector is used to power the unit and for battery charging. Input is 12 vdc to...

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    Test panel connectors 2-14 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug usb interface – type a the ms272xc spectrum master can also be a usb host and allow various usb flash memory devices to be connected to the instrument for storing measurements, setups, and files. Usb interface – type mini-b the usb...

  • Page 39: 2-12 Symbols and Indicators

    Symbols and indicators spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-15 rf in 50 Ω type-n connector (ms2722c, ms2723c, ms2724c) or a 50 Ω type-k male ruggedized connector (ms2725c, ms2726c). To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a plain wrench to tighten the type-n connector. Do n...

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    Symbols and indicators 2-16 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug the battery charge led (refer to figure 2-2 on page 2-3 ) flashes when the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged. The battery symbol is replaced by a red plug body to indicate that the instru...

  • Page 41: 2-13 Firmware Overview

    Firmware overview spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 2-17 2-13 firmware overview main menu keys the spectrum master menu-driven interface is easy to use and requires little training. The 5 main menu keys are located below the measurement display. These 5 keys are used to list function-specifi...

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    Firmware overview 2-18 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 43: 3-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 3-1 chapter 3 — quick start guide 3-1 introduction this chapter provides a brief overview of the anritsu ms272xc spectrum master. The intent of this chapter is to provide a starting point for making basic measurement setups. This chapter describes setup, con...

  • Page 44: 3-2

    Measurement setup 3-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 3-2 measurement setup connect the input source connect the input signal or antenna to the appropriate test connector on the top of the instrument. For connector descriptions, refer to figure 2-10 on page 2-13 . Editing and entering valu...

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    Set the measurement frequency spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 3-3 3-3 set the measurement frequency using start and stop frequencies 1. Press the freq main menu key. 2. Press the start freq submenu key. 3. Enter the desired start frequency. When entering a frequency by using the keypad, th...

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    Set the measurement frequency 3-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 4. Press the span/rbw submenu key to change the ratio of span width to resolution bandwidth..

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    Set the amplitude spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 3-5 3-4 set the amplitude press the amplitude main menu key to display the amplitude menu. Setting amplitude reference level and scale spectrum analyzer and interference analysis modes 1. Press the reference level submenu key and use the up...

  • Page 48: 3-5

    Set the span 3-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug reference level offset for external loss or external gain to obtain accurate measurements, compensate for any external attenuation or gain by using the rl offset submenu. The compensation factor is in db. External attenuation can be created ...

  • Page 49: 3-6

    Setting up limit lines spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 3-7 3-6 setting up limit lines press the shift key then the limit (6) key on the numeric keypad to display the limit menu. Simple limit line spectrum analyzer and interference analysis modes 1. Press the shift key and then the limit (6...

  • Page 50: Complex Limit Lines

    Setting up limit lines 3-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug complex limit lines spectrum analyzer and interference analysis modes figure 3-2 shows an example of a complex limit line. After the right half of the limit line was completed, the left half of the limit line was built by pressing ...

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    Setting up markers spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 3-9 3-7 setting up markers press the marker main menu key to display the marker menu. Refer to figure 3-3 . Selecting, activating, and placing a marker 1. Press the marker 1 2 3 4 5 6 submenu key so that the desired marker number is underl...

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    3-10 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 2. Press the marker table on off submenu key so that on is underlined. All markers and delta marker data are displayed in a table under the measurement graph. 3-8 selecting a measurement type 1. Change the measurement mode (if required). Press shift the...

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    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-1 chapter 4 — file management 4-1 introduction this chapter will review the file management features of the spectrum master and detail the file menu. The submenus under this menu allow the user to save, recall, copy, and delete files in internal memory or ...

  • Page 54: Recall Files

    Managing files 4-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug recall files the recall menu enables you to view all the measurement and setup files in the internal memory and external usb flash drive. You can sort the recall menu by name, date, or type. You can also select to view only measurement fil...

  • Page 55: Copying Files

    Managing files spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-3 copying files the steps below detail copying a file from internal memory to an external flash drive. Select the files to copy in the top window and the location for the files to be copied to in the bottom window ( figure 4-2 ). Refer to th...

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    Managing files 4-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 4. To display files within a folder, select the folder and press the enter key or the right arrow key. The + symbol indicates additional files or folders with the folder ( figure 4-3 ). To expand the + symbol, highlight the folder and pres...

  • Page 57: Deleting Files

    Managing files spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-5 deleting files delete a selected file or 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. The file will be highlighted in blue when selected. Press the del...

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    File menu overview 4-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 4-3 file menu overview open this menu by pressing the shift key, then the file (7) key. Figure 4-5. File menu back file copy recall recall measurement recall save on event save save measurement as filename.Spa save measurement delete s...

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    File menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-7 4-4 file menu key sequence: file save measurement as: this key will save the current setup with a user defined file name. The default file name is changed using the save submenu. To change the default file name, press the save measurement subme...

  • Page 60: Save Menu

    File menu 4-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug save menu key sequence: file > save text entry keys: the top 5 keys are for text entry. The submenu keys for text entry displays the characters (alphabet, hyphen, and underscore). Press the a b c / d e f submenu key (for example) to open anothe...

  • Page 61: Save Location Menu

    File menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-9 save location menu key sequence: file > save > change save location this menu and dialog box is used to create folders and select where the spectrum master will save the current file. Select folders or drives with the up/down keys or the rotary...

  • Page 62: Save On Event Menu

    File menu 4-10 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug save on event menu key sequence: file > save on event this menu is used to auto save measurements to internal memory after: ...Crossing limit: toggling this submenu key to on will save the measurement to internal memory when the measurement ha...

  • Page 63: Recall Menu

    File menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-11 recall menu key sequence: file > recall this menu and dialog box is used to create folders and select where the spectrum master will save the current file. Select folders or drives with the up/down keys or the rotary knob. Sort by: press this ...

  • Page 64: Copy Menu

    File menu 4-12 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug copy menu key sequence: file > copy this menu and dialog box is used to copy folders and files. Select folders or files with the up/down keys or the rotary knob. Figure 4-2 on page 4-3 shows the copy dialog box with two jpeg images selected an...

  • Page 65: Delete Menu

    File menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 4-13 delete menu key sequence: file > delete this menu and dialog box is used to delete folders and files. Select folders or files with the up/down keys or the rotary knob. Sort by: press this submenu key to sort files and folders by name, by the t...

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    4-14 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 67: 5-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-1 chapter 5 — system operation 5-1 introduction this chapter reviews the spectrum master system operations. The other menus (sweep, measure, trace, and limit) are described in the measurement guides that are listed in appendix a ..

  • Page 68: 5-2

    System menu overview 5-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 5-2 system menu 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 on the instruments only und...

  • Page 69: 5-3

    System menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-3 5-3 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 information. Pr...

  • Page 70: System Options Menu

    System menu 5-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 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 the field to b...

  • Page 71: System Options 2/2 Menu

    System menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-5 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 instrument (normal po...

  • Page 72: Display Settings Menu

    System menu 5-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug display settings menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > display brightness: the brightness of the display can be adjusted to optimize viewing under a wide variety of lighting conditions. Use the keypad, the up/down arrow keys...

  • Page 73: Reset Menu

    System menu spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-7 reset menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > reset factory defaults: press this submenu key to restore the spectrum master to its factory default parameter values and mode settings, including ethernet, language, and brightnes...

  • Page 74: 5-4

    Preset menu 5-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 5-4 preset menu key sequence: shift, preset (1) 5-5 power on self test at power on, the spectrum master runs through a series of quick checks to ensure that the system is functioning properly. The system self test (refer to “self test” on pag...

  • Page 75: 5-6

    Update firmware spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-9 5-6 update firmware using a usb memory device the spectrum master contains a feature that allows you to update its firmware by using a usb memory device. First, you must load the usb memory device with the firmware using master software t...

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    5-10 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 5. Highlight each of the save choices: save none, save user data, and save & restore user data . Read through each choice carefully and then select the desired save mode. • save none: no attempt will be made to save any user data. • save user data: user...

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    Update firmware spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 5-11 7. The firmware update dialog will query you to confirm the process by pressing enter to continue or esc to abort ( figure 5-11 ). 8. Select enter and the firmware update process begins. The firmware update dialog displays the following ...

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    Update firmware 5-12 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 79: 6-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 6-1 chapter 6 — gps (option 31) 6-1 introduction the spectrum master ms272xc is available with a built-in gps receiver feature (option 31) that can provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and utc timing information. When gps is actively locked to satellites, ...

  • Page 80

    Setting up gps (option 31) 6-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug 6. When the gps receiver is tracking at least 3 satellites, the gps icon changes to green. After gps location fix is attained, the internal reference oscillator begins to correct its frequency to match the gps standard. After t...

  • Page 81: 7-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 7-1 chapter 7 — master software tools 7-1 introduction this chapter provides a brief overview of master software tools (mst), firmware update, and emergency repair procedures. For detailed information about master software tools, refer to the mst manual on t...

  • Page 82: 7-4

    Updating instrument firmware 7-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug the 3d spectrogram function allows you to view a folder of measurement traces in true three dimensions: frequency, time, and amplitude. You can use markers to select or point out specific frequencies and amplitudes. With sign...

  • Page 83

    Updating instrument firmware spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 7-3 the product updates window opens. 5. Notice the differences in the two product updates windows in figure 7-3 and figure 7-4 . • file status ready in figure 7-3 , the status of the highlighted file is ready, and the install to...

  • Page 84

    Updating instrument firmware 7-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug note screen captured images are provided as examples. The images shown on your instrument may differ from the examples in this user guide. Figure 7-3. Product updates window: status ready.

  • Page 85

    Updating instrument firmware spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E 7-5 file status ready: 1. Check that the file status is ready and that the install to unit button is active. 2. Click the install to unit button. Your spectrum master is updated with the new firmware. File status available: 1. Ch...

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    Updating instrument firmware 7-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug file not listed: you might open the product updates window and not find the file that you are looking for. In that case: 1. Click the check for updates button. Master software tools checks for the latest updates at the anrits...

  • Page 87: A-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E a-1 appendix a — measurement guides a-1 introduction this appendix provides a list of supplemental documentation for spectrum master features and options. The measurement guides are available as pdf files on the documentation disc or the anritsu web site. Th...

  • Page 88

    Documents, firmware, supplemental information a-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug cdmaone/cdma2000 1x rf signal analyzer (0042) cdmaone/cdma2000 1x demodulated signal analyzer (0043) cdmaone/cdma2000 1x over-the-air signal analyzer (0033) cdma2000 1xev-do rf signal analyzer (0062) cdma2000...

  • Page 89

    Documents, firmware, supplemental information spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E a-3 table a-3. Additional instrument supplements supplement type part number handheld instruments documentation disc 10920-00060 computer software application master software tools cd-rom (may also be downloaded)...

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    Documents, firmware, supplemental information a-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 91: B-1

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E b-1 appendix b — error messages b-1 introduction this chapter provides a list of information and error messages that could be displayed on the ms272xc spectrum master. If any error condition persists, then contact your local anritsu service center (http://ww...

  • Page 92: B-3

    Operation error messages b-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug rf power applied to the input connector is too high. Remove or reduce the input power or add additional attenuation. Sometimes out of band frequencies may be present that can cause an over power error. In highly rich rf environme...

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    Operation error messages spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E b-3 usually caused by a failure to communicate with one section or another. Sometimes resolved by restarting the unit or by factory defaults, esc+on, resetting of the unit. Under extreme cases the use of master reset, system+on, may ...

  • Page 94

    Operation error messages b-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug switching from an internal frequency reference to the external reference has failed. Verify that the correct external reference frequency value has been selected from the list of valid external reference frequencies. Verify that ...

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    Operation error messages spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E b-5 fatal error, no spa board connected hardware communications between modules has failed. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to factory defaults with eithe...

  • Page 96

    Operation error messages b-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug lock failed during initialization one or more of the phase lock loops failed to achieve lock status during startup. Insure that the battery level is adequate for operation or that temperature is within acceptable limits. Reset to...

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    Operation error messages spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E b-7 it is important to keep the fan inlet and exhaust ports clear of obstructions. The cooling fan will vary the speed in relation to the internal temperature of the instrument. The fan will turn on at low speed when the internal tem...

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    Operation error messages b-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 99: Appendix C — Lan and Dhcp

    Spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E c-1 appendix c — lan and dhcp c-1 introduction this appendix describes network connections for the ms272xc spectrum master. C-2 ethernet configuration lan connection the rj-45 connector is used to connect the spectrum master to a local area network. Integrat...

  • Page 100

    Ethernet configuration c-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master 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 figure c-1 . The ...

  • Page 101: Ethernet Config

    Ethernet configuration spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E c-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 c-2. Setting ip address manually.

  • Page 102: Ethernet Menu

    Ethernet configuration c-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug ethernet menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > ethernet config type manual dhcp: press this submenu key to select whether the address will be entered manually, or will be supplied automatically by a network dhcp s...

  • Page 103: C-3

    Dhcp spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E c-5 c-3 dhcp dhcp stands for dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that allows a server to dynamically assign ip addresses to devices that are connected to the network. Most networks include a dhcp server to manage ip addresses. When a d...

  • Page 104: Example 2

    Ipconfig tool c-6 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug example 2 in this example, the static ip address has been assigned with an associated gateway and subnet mask: ip address: 153.56.100.42 default gateway: 153.56.100.1 subnet mask: 255.255.252.0 c-4 ipconfig tool a few tools that are built i...

  • Page 105: C-5

    Ping tool spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E c-7 c-5 ping tool another tool that can find out if a selected ip address is already on the network is ping. Ping is a harmless way to determine if an address is found on the network, and (if it is found) to receive a reply. Basically, the ping fun...

  • Page 106

    C-8 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug.

  • Page 107: Index

    Numerics to f spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E index-1 index numerics 3d spectrogram, mst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 a access control, internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 adapter, ac-dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8, 2-2 additional documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 address,...

  • Page 108

    G to m index-2 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug frequency bandwidth setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 external reference port . . . . . . . . . 2-14 range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 setting signal standard . . . . . . . . . 3-3 setup the instrument . . . . . . ....

  • Page 109

    N to w spectrum master ug pn: 10580-00277 rev. E index-3 n night vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 o operating system windows support, mst . . . . . . . . . 7-1 optional data window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 p panel, keys on front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 parts re...

  • Page 110

    W to w index-4 pn: 10580-00277 rev. E spectrum master ug web links ms2722c product page . . . . . . . . . 1-1 website, contacting anritsu . . . . . . . . . 1-1 windows operating system support, mst 7-1.

  • Page 112

    Anritsu company 490 jarvis drive morgan hill, ca 95037-2809 usa anritsu prints on recycled paper with vegetable soybean oil ink..