Anritsu MS2690A Installation manual

Document No.: M-W3655AE-7.0
ANRITSU CORPORATION
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
and
MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Operation
Seventh Edition
For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
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provided within the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe
Operation), MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal
Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),
or MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(Mainframe Operation). Please also refer to this
document before using the equipment.
Keep this manual with the equipment.

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MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual Noise Figure Measurement Function Operation
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28 April 2017 (Seventh Edition)
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About This Manual
Associated Documents
The operation manual configuration of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A,
MS2830A, MS2840A and MS2850A Signal Analyzer is shown below.
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function Operation)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function Remote Control)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(
Main Frame O
p
eration
)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Remote Control)
MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)
Or MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)
MS2850A SignalAnalyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(Signal Analyzer Function Operation)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function Remote Control)
MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(SignalAnalyzer Function Operation)
Or
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
(SpectrumAnalyzer Function Operation)
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote Control)
MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
(Spectrum Analyzer Function Operation)
Or

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• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe)
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control)
Description of basic operations, maintenance procedures, common
functions and common remote functions of the mainframe
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function)
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function Remote Control)
Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the signal analyzer
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function)
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote
Control)
Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the spectrum analyzer
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function)
<This document>
• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function
Remote Control)
Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the Phase Noise Measurement function
Convention Used in This Manual
Throughout this document, the use of MS269x Series is assumed unless
otherwise specified.
If using MS2830A, MS2840A or MS2850A, change MS269xA to read
MS2830A, MS2840A or MS2850A.
In this document, indicates a panel key.

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1
2
3
4
5
Appendix Index
Table of Contents
About This Manual................................................. I
Overview...........................................1-1
Chapter 1
1.1 Product Overview .........................................................1-2
1.2 Product Composition ....................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications................................................................1-5
Preparation.......................................2-1
Chapter 2
2.1 Part Names...................................................................2-2
2.2 Signal Path Setup.......................................................2-15
2.3 Application Startup and Selection...............................2-16
2.4 Initialization and Calibration........................................2-17
Measurement....................................3-1
Chapter 3
3.1 Basic Operation ............................................................3-2
3.2 Setting Frequency.........................................................3-5
3.3 Setting Level...............................................................3-11
3.4 Setting Common Items...............................................3-13
3.5 Setting the Measure Function.....................................3-32
3.6 Setting the Marker Function........................................3-36
3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function..............................3-37
3.8 Measurement Results.................................................3-39
Other Functions ...............................4-1
Chapter 4
4.1 Selecting Other Functions ............................................4-2
4.2 Setting Title...................................................................4-2
4.3 Erasing Warmup Message ...........................................4-2
Performance Test.............................5-1
Chapter 5
5.1 Overview of Performance Test.....................................5-2
5.2 Power Port Operation Check........................................5-4

IV.
Appendix A Error Message.............................. A-1
Appendix B Default Value List......................... B-1
Index ..................................................Index-1

1-1
1
Overview
Overview
Chapter 1
This chapter provides an overview of the Noise Figure Measurement
Function.
1.1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1-2
1.2 Product Composition .................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Option / Software.............................................. 1-3
1.2.2Noise Source .................................................... 1-3
1.3 Specifications................................................................ 1-5

Chapter 1 Overview
1-2
1.1 Product Overview
The MS2690/MS2691/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A Signal
Analyzer enables high-speed, high-accuracy, and simple measurements of
transmission characteristics of base stations and mobile stations for
various types of mobile communications.
The Noise Figure Measurement Function (hereinafter, this application) is
to measure Noise Figure (hereinafter, NF) which has a huge effect on
noise in systems that handle minute signals such as satellite
communications and radars. It can be used in various fields such as
evaluations of transceivers and devices and troubleshooting.
NF is measured with the measurement method of Y-factor method which
uses a Noise Source.
The NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom company are supported.

1.2 Product Composition
1-3
1
Overview
1.2 Product Composition
1.2.1 Option / Software
Table 1.2.1-1 list the Options and Software’s.
Table 1.2.1-1 Configuration of Application
Model/Symbol Product name Remarks
MS2690A-017
MS2691A-017
MS2692A-017
Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2690A-117
MS2691A-117
MS2692A-117
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Retrofit
MS2830A-017
Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2830A-117
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Retrofit
MS2840A-017
Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2840A-117
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Retrofit
MS2850A-017
Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2850A-117
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Retrofit
The MS269xA-017/117 and MS269xA-030 W-CDMA RNC simulator are
exclusive options.
1.2.2 Noise Source
The NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom company are supported. The
models and specifications outlines of NC346 Series are as follows. For
detailed specifications, refer to the catalog and data sheet for the NC346
Series.
Table 1.2.2-1 Specifications of NC346 Series
Model DC Offset Frequency [GHz] Output ENR [dB]
NC346A
–
0.01-18.0
5-7
NC346B
–
0.01-18.0
14-16
NC346D
–
0.01-18.0
19-25
NC346C

0.01-26.5
13-17
NC346E

0.01-26.5
19-25
NC346Ka

0.10-40.0
10-17

Chapter 1 Overview
1-4
CAUTION
Some noise sources output DC power. Therefore, when
selecting a model from the following models of the RF
input specification “0V_DC_max”, install a DC block:
•MS2690A-017/-117
•MS2691A-017/-117
•MS2692A-017/-117
•MS2830A-044, -017/-117
•MS2830A-045, -017/-117
•MS2840A-044, -017/-117
•MS2840A-046, -017/-117
•MS2850A-047, -017/-117
•MS2850A-046, -017/-117

1.3 Specifications
1-5
1
Overview
1.3 Specifications
Table 1.3-1 show the specifications.
Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application
Item Specification
Frequency Frequency
range
MS2690A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2691A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2692A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2830A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-043: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-044 (MS2830A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is not installed):
30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-044 (MS2830A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is installed):
30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2830A-045 (MS2830A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is not installed):
30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-045 (MS2830A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is installed):
30 MHz to 40 GHz
MS2840A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2840A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-044 (MS2840A-069/169 Microwave Preamplifier is not installed):
30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-044 (MS2840A-069/169 Microwave Preamplifier is installed):
30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2840A-046 (MS2840A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is not installed):
30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-046 (MS2840A-068/168 Microwave Preamplifier is installed):
30 MHz to 40 GHz
MS2850A-047: 30 MHz to 32 GHz
MS2850A-046: 30 MHz to 40 GHz
Frequency
Setting range
MS2690A: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2691A: 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz
MS2692A: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2830A-040: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2830A-041: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-043: 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz
MS2830A-044: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2830A-045: 10 MHz to 43 GHz
MS2840A-040: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2840A-041: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-044: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2840A-046: 10 MHz to 44.5 GHz
MS2850A-047: 10 MHz to 32 GHz
MS2850A-046: 10 MHz to 44.5 GHz

Chapter 1 Overview
1-6.
Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application (Cont'd)
Item Specification
NF
Measurement
Measurement
range
Within the frequency range
(Attenuator = 0 dB, Pre-Amp = On)
–20 to 40 dB
Instrument
Uncertainty
Within the measurement range
ENR: 4-7 dB ±0.02 dB
ENR: 12-17 dB ±0.025 dB
ENR: 20-22 dB ±0.03 dB
GAIN
Measurement
Measurement
range
Within the frequency range
–20 to +40 dB
Instrument
Uncertainty
Within the measurement range
≤
0.07 dB
Resolution
Bandwidth
Setting Range
100 kHz to 8 MHz
Noise
Source
–
Recommending the NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom
company
Connector
Noise Source
Connector: Rear Panel, BNC-J
Output Voltage: 28±0.5 V, Pulsed

2-1
2
Preparation
Preparation Chapter 2
This chapter describes the preparations required for using the application
you are using. Refer to the
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)
, MS2830A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),
or MS2850A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)
for common features not
included in this manual.
2.1 Part Names...................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Front panel .......................................................2-2
2.1.2 Rear panel........................................................2-9
2.2 Signal Path Setup.......................................................2-15
2.3 Application Startup and Selection...............................2-16
2.3.1 Launching application.....................................2-16
2.3.2 Selecting application.......................................2-16
2.4 Initialization and Calibration........................................2-17
2.4.1 Initialization.....................................................2-17
2.4.2 Calibration ......................................................2-17

Chapter 2 Preparation
2-2
2.1 Part Names
This section describes the panel keys for operating the instrument and
connectors used to connect external devices. For general points of caution,
refer to the
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation),
MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation)
or MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation)
.
2.1.1 Front panel
This section describes the front-panel keys and connectors.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
19 17 18 16
11
13
10 12
14
15
Figure 2.1.1-1 MS269x series front panel

2.1 Part Names
2-3
2
Preparation
9
8
7
6
5
4
3 21
17
20
18
19 16
11
15
13
10 21 1214
22
Figure 2.1.1-2 MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A front panel (MS2830A Example)
1Power Switch
Press to switch between the standby state (AC power supplied) and
power-on state. The Power lamp lights orange at Standby and green at
Power On. Press the power switch for about 2 seconds.
2 Hard disk access lamp (MS269x series, MS2830A)
Lights up when accessing the internal hard disk
SSD access lamp (MS2840A, MS2850A)
Lights up when accessing the internal SSD
3 Copy key
Press to capture display screen and save to file.
4 Recall key
Press to recall parameter file.
5 Save key
Press to save parameter file.
6 Cal key
Press to display the Calibration menu.
SSD

Chapter 2 Preparation
2-4
7 Local key
Press to return to local operation from remote control via GPIB, Ethernet,
or USB (B), and enable panel settings.
8 Remote lamp
Lights when in remote-control state.
9 Preset key
Resets parameters to initial settings.
10 Function keys
Selects or configures function menu displayed on the right of the screen.
The function menu is provided in multiple pages and layers.
Press to fetch next function menu page. The current page number
is displayed at the bottom of the function menu, as in “1 of 2”.
Sub-menus may be displayed when a function menu is pressed. Press
to go back to the previous menu. Press to go back to the top menu.