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Anritsu VNA Master MS2026C User manual

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Manual is about: MS20xxC Vector Network Analyzer

Summary of VNA Master MS2026C

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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 ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L contents-1 table of contents chapter 1—general information 1-1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 additional documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

  • Page 5: Chapter 5—File Management

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L contents-3 table of contents (continued) 2-13 connector care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 connecting procedure (for type-n and type-k) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 disconnecting procedure . . . . . ...

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

  • Page 7: Appendix C—Error Messages

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L contents-5 table of contents (continued) 7-2 activating the gps feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 7-3 resetting gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 7-4 savi...

  • Page 8: Appendix F—Waveguide Data

    Contents-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug table of contents (continued) c-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8 bias tee cannot be enabled for start freq bias tee is not allowed for start freq changing source power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 9: Index

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L contents-7 g-4 static ip address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-4 ip address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-5 default gateway . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Contents-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 1-1 chapter 1 — general information 1-1 introduction the vna master user guide is part of a set of manuals that cover all of the instrument functions and their use. This manual covers the instrument overview, system functions, and other common features, along with a...

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    1-2 instrument description general information 1-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug read the handheld instruments product information, compliance, and safety guide (pn: 10100-00065) for important safety, legal, and regulatory notices before operating the equipment. For additional information and li...

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    General information 1-3 available models ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 1-3 1-3 available models table 1-1 lists the vna master models described in this user guide. Table 1-1. Vna master models model frequency range ms2026c vector network analyzer: 5 khz to 6 ghz ms2027c vector network analyzer: ...

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    1-4 identifying the connections general information 1-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 1-4 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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    General information 1-5 soft carrying case and tilt bail ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 1-5 2. Place the soft carrying case face down on a stable surface, with the front panel fully open and laying flat. 3. Fully open the zippered back of the case. 4. Insert the ms20xxc face down into the case, t...

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    1-5 soft carrying case and tilt bail general information 1-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 1-5 soft carrying case and tilt bail ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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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    1-6 preventive maintenance general information 1-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 1-6 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...

  • Page 19: 1-9

    General information 1-9 battery replacement ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 1-9 1-9 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 instrume...

  • Page 20: 1-10 Esd Caution

    1-10 esd caution general information 1-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 1-10 esd caution the vna master, 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 vna master in...

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    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. L 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...

  • Page 23: 2-3

    Quick start guide 2-3 front panel overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 24: Front Panel Overview Image

    2-3 front panel overview quick start guide 2-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 25: Battery Charge Led (Green)

    Quick start guide 2-3 front panel overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 26: 2-4

    2-4 typical vector network analyzer display quick start guide 2-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. L 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. L ms20xxc ug figure 2-5. 4 traces in 1 window image (single trace format).

  • Page 29: Instrument Settings Summary

    Quick start guide 2-4 typical vector network analyzer display ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. L 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. L 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...

  • Page 32: 2-6

    2-6 front panel keys quick start guide 2-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 33: Number Keypad

    Quick start guide 2-7 soft key types ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 34: Input

    2-7 soft key types quick start guide 2-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ...

  • Page 35: 2-8

    Quick start guide 2-8 parameter setting ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. L ms20xxc ug refer to figure 2-9 , figure 2-10 , and figure 2-11 . Figure 2-9. Text entry menu – lower case.

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    Quick start guide 2-9 text entry ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 2-17 figure 2-10. Text entry menu – upper case.

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    2-9 text entry quick start guide 2-18 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug figure 2-11. Text entry menu – selecting characters rotary knob has scrolled to letter “h”.

  • Page 39: 2-10 Mode Selector

    Quick start guide 2-10 mode selector ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 40: 2-11 Test Panel Connectors

    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-20 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 41

    Quick start guide 2-11 test panel connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 42: Lan Connection

    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-22 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 43

    Quick start guide 2-11 test panel connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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....

  • Page 44: Usb Interface - Usb Type A

    2-11 test panel connectors quick start guide 2-24 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. The first time the vna maste...

  • Page 45: 2-12 Vna Master Connectors

    Quick start guide 2-12 vna master connectors ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 46: Port 1 (50 Ohm)

    2-12 vna master connectors quick start guide 2-26 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug port 1 (50 ohm) this type-n connector (see 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. Maxim...

  • Page 47: 2-13 Connector Care

    Quick start guide 2-13 connector care ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 2-27 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...

  • Page 48: Gps Antenna Connector

    2-13 connector care quick start guide 2-28 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 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...

  • Page 49: 2-14 Symbols and Indicators

    Quick start guide 2-14 symbols and indicators ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 2-29 2-14 symbols and indicators the following symbols, icons, and indicators convey the instrument status or condition on the display. The colors shown here are in the standard or default display mode. Symbols and icons...

  • Page 50: Hold

    2-15 memory profile and security issues quick start guide 2-30 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug the battery charge led (adjacent to the on/off button) flashes when the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged. The shift key icon is displayed after the shift key i...

  • Page 51

    Quick start guide 2-15 memory profile and security issues ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 2-31 usb memory device a usb memory device is not required for operating the instrument. You can store measurement and setup data directly on a usb memory device, or you may transfer the contents of internal ...

  • Page 52: 2-16 System Settings

    2-16 system settings quick start guide 2-32 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 2-16 system settings to access the system menu, press the shift key, then the system (8) key. Refer to chapter 6, “system operations ” . Power on self test at power on, the vna master runs through a series of quick checks ...

  • Page 53: 3-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 54: Setting Relative Power

    3-2 using the power monitor power monitor, option 5 3-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 55: 3-3

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

  • Page 56

    3-4 power monitor menu power monitor, option 5 3-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 57: 4-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ...

  • Page 58: 4-3

    4-3 calibration setup secure data, option 7 4-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 calibrati...

  • Page 59: 4-4

    Secure data, option 7 4-4 memory profile and security issues ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ...

  • Page 60

    4-4 memory profile and security issues secure data, option 7 4-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 mast...

  • Page 61: 4-5

    Secure data, option 7 4-5 frequency blanking ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ...

  • Page 62

    4-5 frequency blanking secure data, option 7 4-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 canno...

  • Page 63: 5-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 64: 5-3

    5-3 managing files file management 5-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 key and s...

  • Page 65: Save Dialog Box

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

  • Page 66: Recall Files

    5-3 managing files file management 5-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. The files that are displayed during recall file operation will vary depending on...

  • Page 67: Copy Files

    File management 5-3 managing files ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 68: Delete Files

    5-3 managing files file management 5-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 69: 5-4

    File management 5-4 file menu overview ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 70: 5-5

    5-5 file menu file management 5-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 5-5 file menu key sequence: file save measurement as: press this 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, type in a new ...

  • Page 71: Save Menu

    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 72: Save Location Menu

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

  • Page 73: File Type Menu

    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 . Because displayed file types depend upon instrument mode and installed options, your instrument...

  • Page 74: Save On ... Menu

    5-5 file menu file management 5-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ...

  • Page 75: Recall Menu

    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 use these me...

  • Page 76: Copy Menu

    5-5 file menu file management 5-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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....

  • Page 77: Delete Menu

    File management 5-5 file menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 78

    5-5 file menu file management 5-16 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 79: 6-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-1 chapter 6 — system operations 6-1 introduction this chapter describes the vna master system operations. • “system menu overview” on page 6-2 • “system menu” on page 6-4 • “preset menu” on page 6-14 • “power on self test” on page 6-14 • “firmware update” on page ...

  • Page 80: 6-2

    6-2 system menu overview system operations 6-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-2 system menu overview to access the system menu, press the shift key, then the system (8) key. Menu maps illustrated in this document typically show all possible submenu keys. Some keys may appear only under certain ...

  • Page 81: 6-3

    System operations 6-3 application options menus ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-3 6-3 application options menus application options are specific to each operating mode, such as vna or spa (refer to “application options menu (vna mode)” on page 6-5 and “application options menu (spa mode)” on pag...

  • Page 82: 6-4

    6-4 system menu system operations 6-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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...

  • Page 83: 6-5

    System operations 6-5 application options menu (vna mode) ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-5 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 submenu key ...

  • Page 84: 6-6

    6-6 meas gain range menu (vna mode) system operations 6-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-6 meas gain range menu (vna mode) key sequence: shift, system (8) > application options > meas gain range 6-7 time domain options menu (vna mode) this menu is available only when option 2, time domain, is i...

  • Page 85: 6-8

    System operations 6-8 application options menu (spa mode) ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-7 6-8 application options menu (spa mode) this menu is specific to the spectrum analyzer application. Key sequence: shift, system (8) > application options spa mode selected impedance 50 ohm 75 ohm other: p...

  • Page 86: 6-9

    6-9 system options menu system operations 6-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-9 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 key...

  • Page 87: 6-10 Display Settings Menu

    System operations 6-10 display settings menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-9 6-10 display settings menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > display brightness: opens the “brightness settings menu” on page 6-10 . Display blank: opens the message box illustrated in figure 6-10 . P...

  • Page 88

    6-11 brightness settings menu system operations 6-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-11 brightness 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. ...

  • Page 89: 6-12 Reset Menu

    System operations 6-12 reset menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-11 6-12 reset menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > reset factory defaults: press this key to restore the instrument to the default settings for all measurement modes and system settings, including connectivity, ...

  • Page 90

    6-13 system options 2/2 menu system operations 6-12 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-13 system options 2/2 menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > more share cf & pwr offset all modes not shared: press this submenu key to toggle the setting between all modes and not shared. Select...

  • Page 91: 6-14 Power–On Menu

    System operations 6-14 power–on menu ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-13 6-14 power–on menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > system options > more > power–on power switch: press this submenu key to set the instrument for normal use of the on/off button on the instrument front panel. When dc appl...

  • Page 92: 6-15 Preset Menu

    6-15 preset menu system operations 6-14 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 6-15 preset menu key sequence: shift, preset (1) 6-16 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 ...

  • Page 93: 6-17 Firmware Update

    System operations 6-17 firmware update ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 6-15 6-17 firmware update to update your anritsu instrument firmware, use a high quality usb memory device with at least 250 mb of free space and fat32 file system format. 1. Insert the memory device into your pc or laptop. 2. ...

  • Page 94

    6-17 firmware update system operations 6-16 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 18. If there is no error but the instrument does not enter upgrade mode automatically: a. Press shift > system (8) > system options > reset > update firmware. B. Press load firmware at the bottom left of the instrument scr...

  • Page 95: 7-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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. This option also enhances frequency reference oscillator...

  • Page 96: Gps

    7-2 activating the gps feature gps receiver, option 31 7-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 4. When the gps receiver is tracking at least four satellites, the gps icon changes to green. Latitude and longitude information is displayed in the title bar at the top of the display. Acquiring satellites ...

  • Page 97: 7-3

    Gps receiver, option 31 7-3 resetting gps ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 7-3 7-3 resetting gps to reset the gps, press the reset submenu key. The green gps icon shows a red cross mark when satellite tracking is lost after tracking four or more satellites. The gps latitude and longitude are saved ...

  • Page 98: 7-5

    7-5 gps menu gps receiver, option 31 7-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 7-5 gps menu key sequence: shift, system (8) > gps gps: press this submenu key to turn gps on or off. Gps info: press this submenu key to display the current gps information. Tracked satellites: shows the number of tracked sa...

  • Page 99: 8-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 8-1 chapter 8 — anritsu tool box 8-1 introduction the anritsu tool box is a suite of applications that provide an interface between anritsu handheld rf instruments and a pc. The instrument connects to the computer via a usb, ethernet, or serial port. Depending on th...

  • Page 100: 8-3

    8-3 anritsu software tool box anritsu tool box 8-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug 8-3 anritsu software tool box the anritsu tool box serves as a central location from which you can open a previously saved measurement, visit the anritsu website, or launch an application. To open the tool box, eith...

  • Page 101: 8-4

    Anritsu tool box 8-4 software tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 8-3 8-4 software tools the anritsu tool box provides links to the software tools installed on your pc. Alternatively, you can launch an application using its desktop shortcut or through the windows start menu. The following sectio...

  • Page 102

    8-4 software tools anritsu tool box 8-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 103: Appendix A — Supplemental

    Vna master ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L a-1 appendix a — supplemental documentation a-1 introduction this appendix provides a list of supplemental documentation for vna master features and options. These measurement guides are available on the anritsu website. Software applications are available for do...

  • Page 104

    A-1 introduction supplemental documentation a-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L vna master ug.

  • Page 105: B-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 106

    B-1 introduction signal standards b-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 107

    Signal standards b-1 introduction ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 108

    B-1 introduction signal standards b-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 109: C-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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, contact your local anritsu service center. C-2 reset options you can reset yo...

  • Page 110: C-3

    C-3 self test or application self test error messages error messages c-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 111

    Error messages c-3 self test or application self test error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 112

    C-3 self test or application self test error messages error messages c-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 113: — Spa

    Error messages c-3 self test or application self test error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 114: C-4

    C-4 operation error messages error messages c-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 115: Pmon Pld Fail

    Error messages c-4 operation error messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L c-7 operation not permitted in recall mode attempted to perform an operation on a recalled trace. Many operations are valid only on a live or active trace. Pmon pld fail unable to communicate with the power monitor pcba. P...

  • Page 116: C-5

    C-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages error messages c-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 117: Turning Bias Tee to Off.

    Error messages c-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 118

    C-5 vector network analyzer specific warning messages error messages c-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 119: Amplifiers

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 120

    D-1 introduction tower mounted amplifiers d-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 122

    E-1 coaxial cable technical data coaxial cable technical data e-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 123

    Coaxial cable technical data e-1 coaxial cable technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 124

    E-1 coaxial cable technical data coaxial cable technical data e-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 125: F-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 126: F-3

    F-3 waveguide-to-coaxial adapters waveguide data f-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 127: F-4

    Waveguide data f-4 flange compatibility ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 128

    F-4 flange compatibility waveguide data f-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 129

    Waveguide data f-4 flange compatibility ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 130

    F-4 flange compatibility waveguide data f-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 131: F-5

    Waveguide data f-5 waveguide technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 132: Waveguide Technical Data

    F-5 waveguide technical data waveguide data f-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 133

    Waveguide data f-5 waveguide technical data ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 134

    F-5 waveguide technical data waveguide data f-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 135: G-1

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 136

    G-2 ethernet configuration more about dhcp g-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 137: Ethernet Config

    More about dhcp g-2 ethernet configuration ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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.

  • Page 138: Ethernet Menu

    G-3 using dhcp more about dhcp g-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 139: Ip Address

    More about dhcp g-5 operating system tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 140: Ipconfig Tool

    G-5 operating system tools more about dhcp g-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L 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 ip c...

  • Page 141

    More about dhcp g-5 operating system tools ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L g-7.

  • Page 142

    G-5 operating system tools more about dhcp g-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 143: Introduction

    Ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L h-1 appendix h — glossary of terms introduction the following terms are related to this product and technology. Glossary terms 3 db rule : the 3 db rule provides a means to estimate relative power values. A 3 db gain indicates that power increases to twice the power...

  • Page 144

    Glossary of terms h-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug antenna beamwidth : antenna beamwidth, also known as the half-power beamwidth, is the angle of an antenna pattern or beam over which the relative power is at or above 50% of the peak power. Antenna directivity : antenna directivity, also known ...

  • Page 145

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L h-3 band pass filter : a band pass filter is a radio wave filter with a specific range of frequencies in which it is designed to pass. It rejects frequencies outside the pass-band range. A resistor-inductor-capacitor circuit is an example of a band...

  • Page 146

    Glossary of terms h-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug calibration : when making measurements, the instrument must be calibrated in order to remove residual errors due to measurement setup conditions. Anritsu recommends performing the calibration under the same conditions as the measurement: temper...

  • Page 147

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L h-5 db : decibel or decibel (db) is a logarithmic ratio of the difference between two values (a logarithm ratio is equal to 10 times). Db is a unit for measuring relative power ratios in terms of gain or loss. The units of db are expressed in terms...

  • Page 148

    Glossary of terms h-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug flash memory : flash memory is a non-volatile solid state storage device that is packaged as a chip. It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. It is primarily used in memory cards, usb flash drives, mp3 players, and solid-state drives for...

  • Page 149

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L h-7 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 150

    Glossary of terms h-8 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug oslt : oslt or open short load thru calibration method for coaxial line types. Calibrations standards with known reflection coefficients are used to calculate the correction factors. Refer to calibration. Compare this with sslt or offset short ...

  • Page 151

    Glossary of terms ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L h-9 ssl : ssl or short short load or offset short 1, offset short 2, load calibration method for waveguide line types uses shorts with different offset lengths. It is a calibration (common in waveguide) with simple and redundant standards, but it i...

  • Page 152

    Glossary of terms h-10 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug.

  • Page 153: Index

    A to c ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L index-1 index a activating gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 adapter ac-dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 address, ethernet ip address . . . . . . . . G-1 amplifier, tower mounted . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 analyzer options, docu...

  • Page 154

    D to f index-2 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug connectors care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 50 ohm, port 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 50 ohm, port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 bias input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 ext freq ref . . . . . ....

  • Page 155

    G to m ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L index-3 functions overview battery charging power . . . . . . . . 2-25 dhcp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 ip address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 lan . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 156

    N to r index-4 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug menu application options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 application options, spa . . . . . . . . 6-7 application options, vna . . . . . . . . 6-5 copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 157

    S to v ms20xxc ug pn: 10580-00305 rev. L index-5 s satellites, gps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 save location menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 save menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 save on ... Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 secure data calibra...

  • Page 158

    W to z index-6 pn: 10580-00305 rev. L ms20xxc ug w warning no scpi commands with password 6-12 warnings battery storage hazards . . . . . . . . 1-10 req blanking, file security . . . . . . . 4-5 shock hazard, adapter ground . . . 2-25 waveguide-coax adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 web links ms20x...

  • Page 160

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