Anritsu BTS Master MT8220T User manual

User Guide
BTS Master™
MT8220T
High Performance Handheld Base Station Analyzer
Appendix A provides a list of supplemental documentation for the
BTS Master features and options. The documentation set is
available as PDF files on the Anritsu website.
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10580-00366
Revision: K
Published: December 2017
Copyright 2017 Anritsu Company

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1—General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connector Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
ESD Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
RF Input Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-5 Secure Environment Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
BTS Master Memory Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Erase All User Files in Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chapter 2—Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Turning On the BTS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Instrument Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fan Inlet and Exhaust Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4 Interface Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Touch Screen Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Symbols and Icons on the Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Symbols and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Touch Screen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2-5 Data Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Numeric Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Selection Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-6 Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-7 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-8 Soft Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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2-9 Tilt Bail Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Chapter 3—Quick Start
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Connect the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Editing and Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Selecting the Analyzer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 Set the Measurement Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using Start and Stop Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Entering Center Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Selecting Signal Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting Measurement Frequency Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-4 Set the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Amplitude Reference Level and Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Amplitude Range and Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reference Level Offset for External Loss or External Gain . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-5 Set the Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6 Setting Up Limit Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Simple Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Limit Line Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Complex Limit Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-7 Setting Up Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-8 Selecting a Measurement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-9 Saving Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-10 Anritsu PC Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Chapter 4—File Management
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 Managing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Save Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Recall Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Copy Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-3 File Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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4-4 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Save Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
File Type Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Save Location Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Save On... Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Copy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Delete Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Chapter 5—System Operation
5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 System Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
System Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
System Options 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power-On Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Display Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Brightness Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-4 Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-5 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-6 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6—GPS
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 Activating the GPS Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Resetting GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6-4 Saving and Recalling Traces with GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Saving Traces with GPS Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Recalling GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-5 GPS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Chapter 7—Anritsu Tool Box
7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-2 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-3 Anritsu Software Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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7-4 Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Line Sweep Tools (LST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Master Software Tools (MST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
easyTest Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
easyMap Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Wireless Remote Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Chapter 8—Web Remote Control
8-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8-2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
LAN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Connection to a Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-3 Web Remote Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
User Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Capture Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
File List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Device Management (not as Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Device Management (Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Appendix A—Measurement Guides
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B—Error Messages
B-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-2 Self Test or Application Self Test Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-3 Operation Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Appendix C—LAN and DHCP
C-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
C-2 LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
C-3 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Ethernet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
C-4 ipconfig Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
C-5 Ping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
Appendix D—Glossary of Terms
D-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1

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D-2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Index

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Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
The BTS Master User Guide is part of a set of manuals that describe all of the instrument
functions and their use. This manual covers the instrument overview, system functions and
other common features, along with a brief guide to basic measurement concepts and setups.
Instrument operations are explained in various document types as listed below.
Additional Documentation
Document Part Number Description (Required Option)
10100-00065 Important Product Information, Compliance, and Safety Notices
10580-00349
Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Guide
Bias-Tee (Option 10)
IQ Waveform Capture (Option 24)
Interference Analyzer (Option 25)
Channel Scanner (Option 27)
Zero-Span IF Output (Option 89)
Gated Sweep (Option 90)
Coverage Mapping (Option 431)
10580-00230 Cable and Antenna Analyzer Measurement Guide
10580-00232 Signal Generators Measurement Guide
Vector Signal Generator (Option 23)
10580-00234
3GPP Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements (Option 880)
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 881)
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 882)
LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements (Option 883)
LTE 256QAM Demodulation Measurements (Option 886)
10580-00235 3GPP2 Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
CDMA/EV-DO Measurements (Option 884)
10580-00236 WiMAX Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements (Option 885)
10580-00240
Power Meter Measurement Guide
Internal Power Meter
High-Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19)
10580-00280 PIM Master User Guide
PIM Analyzer (requires PIM Master MW82xxA)
10580-00367 Programming Manual
10580-00368 Maintenance Manual
10580-00415
CPRI RF Analyzer and BBU Emulator Measurement Guide
CPRI LTE RF Measurements (Option 752; requires Option 759)a
CPRI BBU Emulation ALu-Nokia LTE (Option 760; requires
Option 752)
RET Device Test ALu-Nokia (Option 761; requires Option 760)

1-2 Instrument Description General Information
1-2 PN: 10580-00366 Rev. K MT8220T 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 literature covering your product, visit the product
page of your instrument and select the Library tab:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/products/mt8220t
Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service
To contact Anritsu, visit the following URL and select the services in your region:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us.
1-2 Instrument Description
The MT8220T BTS Master is an integrated multi-functional base station test tool that
eliminates the need to carry and to learn to use multiple test sets. The measurement
capabilities include: spectrum analyzer smart measurements, precision return loss, VSWR,
cable loss, distance-to-fault, two port gain/loss, one-port and two-port magnitude and phase,
interference analysis, spectrogram, and power meter.
RF, advanced demodulation, and over-the-air (OTA) measurements can be applied to
GSM/GPRS/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA/HSPA+, LTE FDD/TDD, CDMA/EV-DO,
and WiMAX Fixed/Mobile signals.
Additional capabilities include a Vector Signal Generator (VSG), GPS location information,
and enhanced external frequency reference oscillator accuracy.
The MT8220T model has cable and antenna analysis (400 MHz to 6.0 GHz), spectrum
analysis (150 kHz to 7.1 GHz), and an internal power meter (10 MHz to 7.1 GHz). The cable
and antenna analysis is performed by a Vector Network Analyzer that is designed to make
accurate vector-corrected 1-port and 1-path, 2-port magnitude and phase measurements from
400MHzto6GHz.
The MT8220T is also a synthesizer-based spectrum analyzer that provides quick and
accurate measurement results. Measurements can be easily made by using the main
instrument functions: frequency, span, amplitude, and bandwidth. Dedicated keys for
one-button measurements of field strength, channel power, occupied bandwidth, Adjacent
Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), and Carrier to Interference Ratio (C/I) make the handheld
MT8220T the ideal choice for the field. A familiar calculator-type keypad allows for fast data
entry.
10580-00434 OBSAI RF Analyzer Measurement Guide
OBSAI LTE RF Measurements (Option 753; requires Option 759)
11410-00698 BTS Master Technical Data Sheet
Performance Specifications, Instrument Options and Accessories
a.The obsolete Option 751 is functionally identical to the combined Options 752 and 759.
Document Part Number Description (Required Option)

General Information 1-2 Instrument Description
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In transmitter analyzer mode, the MT8220T displays 6 markers and the marker table in
Code Domain Power and Codogram displays. In Spectrum Analyzer mode, a full range of
marker capabilities (such as peak, center, and delta functions) are provided for faster, more
comprehensive analysis of displayed signals. Upper and lower multi-segmented limit lines
are available to create quick, simple pass/fail measurements. A menu option provides for an
audible alert when a limit value is exceeded.
Time and date stamping of measurement data is automatic. The internal memory provides
for storage and recall of traces and measurement setups. The bright daylight-viewable,
high-resolution, color liquid crystal display (LCD) provides easy viewing in a variety of
lighting conditions. The MT8220T is capable of approximately 2.5 hours of continuous
operation from a fully charged battery and can be operated from a 12 VDC source, which also
simultaneously charges the battery.
Several PC-based software programs are available free-of-charge from Anritsu. Refer to
Chapter 7 for a brief overview.
•Anritsu Master Software Tools (MST) provides a convenient means for storing
measurement data. Master Software Tools can also convert measurements from the
display into several graphic formats. Master Software Tools supports all of the options
that are provided with the instrument.
•Line Sweep Tools (LST) can be used with Cable & Antenna measurements to create
reports, view and organize data, analyze historical data, edit markers and limit lines,
rename traces and trace analysis.
•easyMap Tools is used to create maps for coverage and interference mappings.
Additional information for specific software programs is available under the software’s
Help menu.
Measurements may be stored in internal memory, on a USB flash drive, or a
FAT32-formatted external disk. 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
displayed, scaled, or enhanced with markers and limit lines. Historical graphs can be overlaid
with current data by using the PC mouse in a drag-and-drop fashion. The underlying data
can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks.
Available Options
Available options for the BTS Master are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Available Options
Option Description
MT8220T-0010 Bias-Tee
MT8220T-0019 High-Accuracy Power Meter (sensor not included)
MT8220T-0023 Vector Signal Generator
MT8220T-0024 I/Q Waveform Capture
MT8220T-0025 Interference Analyzer
MT8220T-0027 Channel Scanner
MT8220T-0089 Zero-Span IF Output
MT8220T-0090 Gated Sweep

1-3 Calibration and Verification General Information
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1-3 Calibration and Verification
The MT8220T loads factory calibration data during start-up, eliminating the need for daily
calibration checks. In W-CDMA mode, an additional automatic calibration is performed as
the internal temperature of the MT8220T changes (to ensure the best possible measurement
results). The Cable and Antenna Analyzer mode requires calibration standards for OPEN,
SHORT, and LOAD (OSL), which are sold separately.
Although the MT8220T does not require daily field calibration, Anritsu recommends an
annual calibration and performance verification by local Anritsu service centers. Contact
information for Anritsu Service Centers is available at http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us.
MT8220T-0098 Standard Calibration to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
MT8220T-0099 Premium Calibration to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 plus test data
MT8220T-0431 Coverage Mapping
MT8220T-0752 CPRI LTE RF Measurements (requires Option 759)
MT8220T-0753 OBSAI LTE RF Measurements (requires Option 759)
MT8220T-0759 RF over Fiber Hardware (requires Option 752 or 753)
MT8220T-0760 CPRI BBU Emulation ALu-Nokia LTE (requires Option 752)
MT8220T-0761 RET Device Test ALu-Nokia (requires Option 760)
MT8220T-0880 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements
MT8220T-0881 W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements
MT8220T-0882 TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements
MT8220T-0883 LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements
MT8220T-0884 CDMA/EV-DO Measurements
MT8220T-0885 WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements
MT8220T-0886 LTE 256QAM Demodulation Measurements (requires Option 883)
Note Anritsu recommends allowing the instrument to warm up to typical operation
temperature (approximately 15 minutes) before calibrating.
Table 1-1. Available Options
Option Description

General Information 1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
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1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
BTS Master care and preventive maintenance consist of cleaning the unit and inspecting and
cleaning the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the BTS Master with
a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution.
Connector Care
Clean the RF connectors and center pins with a cotton swab dampened with denatured
alcohol. Visually inspect the connectors. The fingers of N(f) connectors and the pins of N(m)
connectors should be unbroken and uniform in appearance. If you are unsure whether the
connectors are undamaged, gauge the connectors to confirm that the dimensions are correct.
Visually inspect the test port cables. Test port cables should be uniform in appearance, not
stretched, kinked, dented, or broken.
To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a plain wrench to tighten the
Type-N connectors. The recommended torque is 12 lbf·in to 15 lbf·in (1.36 N·m to 1.70 N·m).
Inadequate torque settings can affect measurement accuracy. Over-tightening connectors can
damage the cable, the connector, the instrument, or all of these items.
Visually inspect connectors for general wear, 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 measurements. Damaged connectors can harm the instrument.
Connection of cables carrying an electrostatic potential, excess power, or excess voltage can
damage the connector, the instrument, or both.
Connecting Procedure
1. Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip concentrically
into the contact fingers of the female connector
2. Push connectors straight together. Do not twist or screw them together. A slight
resistance can usually be felt as the center conductors mate.
3. To tighten, turn the connector nut, not the connector body. Major damage can occur to
the center conductor and to the outer conductor if the connector body is twisted.
4. If you use a torque wrench, initially tighten by hand so that approximately 1/8 turn or
45 degrees of rotation remains for the final tightening with the torque wrench.
Relieve any side pressure on the connection (such as from long or heavy cables) in order
to assure consistent torque. Use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from
turning while tightening with the torque wrench.
Do not over-torque the connector.
Disconnecting Procedure
1. If a wrench is needed, use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from turning
while loosening with a second wrench.
2. Complete the disconnection by hand, turning only the connector nut.
3. Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting or bending.
Caution To avoid damaging the display or case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

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ESD Caution
The MT8220T, 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 MT8220T input circuitry (if allowed to discharge by connecting directly to the
MT8220T without previously discharging the static charge). MT8220T operators must be
aware of the potential for ESD damage and take all necessary precautions.
Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625
(EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices,
equipment, and practices. Because these apply to the MT8220T, Anritsu Company
recommends that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting
coaxial cables or antennas to the MT8220T. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a
short or load device to the cable or antenna prior to attaching to the MT8220T. Remember
that the operator may also carry a static charge that can cause damage. Following the
practices outlined in the above standards ensures a safe environment for both personnel and
equipment.
RF Input Warning
The BTS Master is a sensitive measuring instrument designed to measure low power levels.
Avoid damaging this sensitive circuitry by observing the maximum input levels printed on
the instrument connector labeling and specified in the product technical data sheet.
Typical maximum input is +30 dBm (±50 VDC) and could be less if additional features, such
as a preamplifier, are in use. Be sure to review the product technical data sheet or Anritsu
website for recommended components and accessories that can help you protect your
instrument. These include a variety of adapters, attenuators, filters, and RF detection
accessories.

General Information 1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
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Battery Replacement
The battery can be replaced without the need for any tools. The battery compartment is
located on the lower left side of the instrument, with the measurement display facing you.
Slide the battery door down, towards the bottom of the instrument. To remove the battery
pack, pull straight out on the battery lanyard.
The battery that is supplied with the BTS Master may need charging before use. The battery
can be charged while it is installed in the BTS Master by using either the AC-DC adapter or
the 12-Volt DC adapter, or outside the BTS Master with the optional Dual Battery Charger.
Refer to “Symbols and Indicators” on page 2-9 for a description of battery symbols.
Figure 1-1. Battery Compartment Door
Warning To avoid damage, use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters, and chargers
with this instrument.
Caution
When using the Automotive Adapter, always verify that the supply is rated for a
minimum of 60 Watts at 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If
the adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use
immediately.
Note
Use only Anritsu Company approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this
instrument. Anritsu recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the
instrument.
Battery
Compartment Door

1-5 Secure Environment Workplace General Information
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1-5 Secure Environment Workplace
This section details the types of memory in the BTS Master, how to delete stored user files in
internal memory, and recommended usage in a secure environment workplace.
BTS Master Memory Types
The instrument contains non-volatile disk-on-a-chip memory, EEPROM, and volatile DRAM
memory. The instrument is also supplied with an external USB flash drive. The instrument
does not have a hard disk drive or any other type of volatile or non-volatile memory.
Disk-On-A-Chip (DOC): DOC is used for storage of instrument firmware, factory calibration
information, user measurements, setups, and .jpg screen images. User information stored on
the DOC is erased by the master reset process described below.
EEPROM: This memory stores the model number, serial number, and calibration data for the
instrument. Also stored here are the user-set operating parameters such as frequency range.
During the master reset process, all operating parameters stored in the EEPROM are set to
standard factory default values.
RAM Memory: This is volatile memory used to store parameters needed for the normal
operation of the instrument along with current measurements. This memory is reset
whenever the instrument is restarted.
External USB Flash Drive (not included with the instrument): This memory may be selected
as the destination for saved measurements and setups for the instrument. The user can also
copy the contents of the internal disk-on-chip memory to the external flash memory for
storage or data transfer. The external Flash USB can be reformatted or sanitized using
software on a PC.
Refer to Chapter 4, “File Management” for additional information on saving and copying files
to the USB flash drive.
Erase All User Files in Internal Memory
Perform a Master Reset:
1. Turn the instrument on.
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.
A message box will be displayed to warn the user that all settings will be returned to
factory default values and all user files will be deleted. This is a standard file deletion
and does not involve overwriting existing information.
5. Press the Enter button to complete the master reset.
6. The instrument will reboot and the reset is complete.

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Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment
Set the BTS Master to save files to the external USB Flash drive:
1. Attach the external Flash drive and turn the instrument on.
2. Press the Shift button, then the File (7) button.
3. Press the Save submenu key.
4. Press the Change Save Location submenu key, then select the USB drive using the
rotary knob, Up/Down arrow keys, or the touch screen.
5. Press the Set Location key.
The external USB drive is now the default location for saving files.
Note
Not all after-market USB drives are compatible with the instrument. Many drives
come with a second partition that contains proprietary firmware. This partition must
be removed. Only one partition is allowed. Refer to the individual manufacturer for
instructions on how to remove it. You might also try reformatting a drive that
contains a single partition using FAT32 format.

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MT8220T UG PN: 10580-00366 Rev. K 2-1
Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Anritsu MT8220T BTS Master. It describes the
instrument front panel, touch screen display, and the connector panel. For detailed
information on the instrument’s test and measurement functions, refer to one of the Anritsu
user documents listed in Appendix A.
2-2 Turning On the BTS Master
The Anritsu BTS Master is capable of approximately three hours of continuous operation
from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to “Battery Replacement” on page 1-7).
The instrument can also be operated from a 12 VDC source (which will simultaneously charge
the battery). This can be achieved with either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter or the Automotive
Power Adapter. Both items are included as standard accessories.
To turn on the MT8220T, press the green On/Off button on the front panel (see Figure 2-1).
The instrument takes approximately 60 seconds to complete power-up and to load the
application software. At the completion of this process, the instrument is ready for use.
Caution
When using the Automotive Power Adapter, always verify that the supply is rated
for a minimum of 60 Watts at 12 VDC and that the socket is clear of any dirt or
debris. If the adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue
use immediately.
Figure 2-1. MT8220T On/Off Button
On/Off Button

2-3 Instrument Front Panel Instrument Overview
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2-3 Instrument Front Panel
The BTS Master uses a touch screen and keypad for data input. See Figure 2-2. The five
bottom menu keys and up to eight submenu keys on the right side of the display are touch
screen keys. The menu and submenu keys vary depending on the current operation mode and
instrument function selected. Refer to “Mode Selector” on page 2-14.
1, 11 Fan Ports
2 Instrument Settings Summary (menu shortcuts)
3 Touch Screen Submenu Keys (Active Menu or Active Function Block)
4 Menu Button
5 Speaker
6 Power LED and Battery Charge LED
7 On/Off Button
8 Enter Key and Arrow Keys
9 Rotary Knob
10 Number Keypad (includes Shift and Esc)
12 Touch Screen Main Menu Keys
Figure 2-2. BTS Master Front Panel and Interface Screen
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