Anritsu MT8212E User manual

User Guide
Cell Master
MT8212E and MT8213E
MT8212E
2 MHz to 4 GHz Cable and Antenna Analyzer
100 kHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
10 MHz to 4 GHz Power Meter
MT8213E
2 MHz to 6 GHz Cable and Antenna Analyzer
100 kHz to 6 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
10 MHz to 6 GHz Power Meter
Appendix A provides a list of supplemental documentation for the
Cell Master features and options. The documentation set is
available as PDF files on the documentation disc and the
Anritsu website.
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
Part Number: 10580-00250
Revision: K
Published: December 2014
Copyright 2009, 2014 Anritsu Company

WARRANTY
The Anritsu products listed on the title page are warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of shipment.
Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the
warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for
warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the original purchaser. Anritsu is not liable for consequential
damages.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear. Also,
the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance,
unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the
product. No other warranty is expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedies.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANRITSU COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE
PRODUCT. THE USER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PRODUCT. ANY LIABILITY
OF PROVIDER OR MANUFACTURER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT
REPLACEMENT.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANRITSU COMPANY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY
LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ANRITSU
COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME
STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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MATLAB is a a registered trademark of The MathWorks Corporation.
NI is a trademark of the National Instruments Corporation.
NOTICE
Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as a
guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of Anritsu Company equipment and
computer programs. The drawings, specifications, and information contained herein are the property of
Anritsu Company, and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications, and
information is prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied, or used in whole or in part as the basis
for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written consent of
Anritsu Company.
UPDATES
Updates, if any, can be downloaded from the Anritsu Website at:
http://www.anritsu.com
For the latest service and sales contact information in your area, please visit:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact.asp

CE Conformity Marking
Anritsu affixes the CE Conformity marking onto its conforming products in accordance with
Council Directives of The Council Of The European Communities in order to indicate that
these products conform to the EMC and LVD directive of the European Union (EU).
C-tick Conformity Marking
Anritsu affixes the C-tick marking onto its conforming products in accordance with the
electromagnetic compliance regulations of Australia and New Zealand in order to indicate
that these products conform to the EMC regulations of Australia and New Zealand.
Notes On Export Management
This product and its manuals may require an Export License or approval by the government
of the product country of origin for re-export from your country.
Before you export this product or any of its manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to
confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled.
When disposing of export-controlled items, the products and manuals need to be broken or
shredded to such a degree that they cannot be unlawfully used for military purposes.
Mercury Notification
This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that may contain mercury. Disposal may be
regulated due to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities for
disposal or recycling information.
Perchlorate Notification
This product uses a small Lithium battery that may contain perchlorate installed internally
on the circuit board. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/EC
Chinese RoHS Compliance Statement

Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K Safety-1
Safety Symbols
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu
Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own
safety, please read the information carefully before operating the equipment.
Symbols Used in Manuals
Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manuals
The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation locations to
provide information about safety items and operation precautions. Ensure that you clearly
understand the meanings of the symbols and take the necessary precautions before operating
the equipment. Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all
Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not
shown in the diagrams in this manual.
This indicates a prohibited operation. The prohibited operation is indicated
symbolically in or near the barred circle.
This indicates a compulsory safety precaution. The required operation is indicated
symbolically in or near the circle.
This indicates a warning or caution. The contents are indicated symbolically in or
near the triangle.
This indicates a note. The contents are described in the box.
These indicate that the marked part should be recycled.
Danger
This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result in serious injury
or death, or loss related to equipment malfunction, if not performed properly.
Warning This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in light-to-severe
injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions are not
taken.
Caution
This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in loss related to
equipment malfunction if proper precautions are not taken.

Safety-2 PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K Cell Master UG
For Safety
Warning Always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at
which the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation,
etc., is performed without heeding the advice in the operation
manual, there is a risk of personal injury. In addition, the equipment
performance may be reduced. Moreover, this alert mark is sometimes
used with other marks and descriptions indicating other dangers.
Warning
When supplying power to this equipment, connect the accessory
3-pin power cord to a 3-pin grounded power outlet. If power is
supplied without grounding the equipment, there is a risk of receiving
a severe or fatal electric shock.
Warning
This equipment cannot be repaired by the operator. Do not attempt to
remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal
components. Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of
electrical fire and shock hazards should service this equipment.
There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of
severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel. In
addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.
Caution
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive
circuits in the instrument. ESD is most likely to occur as test devices
are being connected to, or disconnected from, the instrument’s front
and rear panel ports and connectors. You can protect the instrument
and test devices by wearing a static-discharge wristband.
Alternatively, you can ground yourself to discharge any static charge
by touching the outer chassis of the grounded instrument before
touching the instrument’s front and rear panel ports and connectors.
Avoid touching the test port center conductors unless you are
properly grounded and have eliminated the possibility of static
discharge.
Repair of damage that is found to be caused by electrostatic
discharge is not covered under warranty.
Warning This equipment is supplied with a rechargeable battery that could potentially
leak hazardous compounds into the environment. These hazardous
compounds present a risk of injury or loss due to exposure. Anritsu
Company recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the
instrument and storing the battery in a leak-proof, plastic container. Follow
the environmental storage requirements specified in the product data sheet.

Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K Contents-1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1—General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3 Contacting Anritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-4 Available Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-5 Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-6 Standard Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-7 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-8 Additional Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-9 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trace Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-10 Cell Master Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-11 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-12 Calibration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-13 Annual Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-14 ESD Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-15 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-16 Soft Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-17 Tilt Bail Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1-18 Secure Environment Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Cell Master Memory Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Erase All User Files in Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Chapter 2—Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Turning On the Cell Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-4 Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Touch Screen Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Keypad Menu Keys (1 to 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-5 Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-6 Test Panel Connector Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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2-7 Connector Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Connecting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Disconnecting Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-8 Symbols and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Calibration Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Battery Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Additional Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-9 Data Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Numeric Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Parameter Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-10 Mode Selector Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Chapter 3—Quick Start Guide
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Measurement Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-3 Cable & Antenna Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Select the Measurement Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Set the Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Set the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Turn on Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Single Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
DTF Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Calibrate with OSL Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-4 Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Set Start and Stop Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Enter the Center Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Select a Signal Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Set the Measurement Frequency Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Set the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Power Offset Set Up for Compensating External Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Set the Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Single Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Create a Limit Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Setting Up Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Select a Smart Measurement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Group Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Print All to PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-5 Saving Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

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Chapter 4—File Management
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 Managing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Save Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Save Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Quick Name Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Quick Name Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Recall Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Recall Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Copying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Deleting Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Delete Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-3 File Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-4 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Save Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
File Type Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Save Location Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Save On... Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Copy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Delete Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Chapter 5—System Operations
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
Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-4 Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-5 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-6 Updating the Cell Master Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Chapter 6—GPS (Option 31)
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Activating the GPS Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-4 Saving and Recalling Traces with GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Saving Traces with GPS Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Recalling GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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6-5 GPS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Chapter 7—Bias Tee (Option 10)
7-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8—Anritsu Tool Box
8-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8-2 Software Installation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8-3 Anritsu Software Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-4 Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Line Sweep Tools (LST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Master Software Tools (MST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
easyTest Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
easyMap Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Wireless Remote Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Appendix A—Measurement Guides
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Index

Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K 1-1
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
This chapter provides information about frequency range, available options, additional
documents, general overview, preventive maintenance, and annual verification requirements
for the Anritsu Handheld MT821xE Cell Master models. Throughout this manual, the term
Cell Master will refer to both the MT8212E and MT8213E.
1-2 Chapter Overview
•“Available Models” on page 1-2
•“Available Options” on page 1-2
•“Standard Accessories” on page 1-5
•“Optional Accessories” on page 1-5
•“Additional Documents” on page 1-5
•“General Description” on page 1-5
•“Cell Master Specifications” on page 1-6
•“Preventive Maintenance” on page 1-6
•“Calibration Requirements” on page 1-6
•“Annual Verification” on page 1-7
•“ESD Caution” on page 1-7
•“Battery Replacement” on page 1-7
•“Soft Carrying Case” on page 1-9
•“Tilt Bail Stand” on page 1-10
•“Secure Environment Workplace” on page 1-11

1-4 Available Models General Information
1-2 PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K Cell Master UG
1-3 Contacting Anritsu
To contact Anritsu, please visit:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact.asp
From here, you can select the latest sales, select service and support contact information in
your country or region, provide online feedback, complete a "Talk to Anritsu" form to have
your questions answered, or obtain other services offered by Anritsu.
Updated product information can be found on the Anritsu website:
http://www.anritsu.com/
Search for the product model number. The latest documentation is on the product page under
the Library tab.
Example URL for MT8212E:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-us/products-solutions/products/MT8212E.aspx
1-4 Available Models
Table 1-1 lists the Cell Master models and frequency range described in this User Guide.
1-5 Available Options
Available options for the Cell Master are shown in Table 1-2.
Table 1-1. Cell Master Model
Model Frequency Range
MT8212E Cable & Antenna Analyzer, 2 MHz to 4 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer, 100 kHz to 4 GHz
Power Meter, 10 MHz to 4 GHz
MT8213E Cable & Antenna Analyzer, 2 MHz to 6 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer, 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Power Meter, 10 MHz to 6 GHz
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 1 of 3)
MT8212E MT8213E Description
MT8212E-0021 MT8213E-0021 2-Port Transmission Measurement
MT8212E-0010 MT8213E-0010 Bias-Tee
MT8212E-0031 MT8213E-0031 GPS Receiver (Requires Antenna P/N 2000-1528-R)
MT8212E-0019 MT8213E-0019 High-Accuracy Power Meter (Requires External Power
Sensor)
MT8212E-0025 MT8213E-0025 Interference Analyzer(1)
MT8212E-0027 MT8213E-0027 Channel Scanner

General Information 1-5 Available Options
Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K 1-3
MT8212E-0431 MT8213E-0431 Coverage Mapping(1)
MT8212E-0444 MT8213E-0444 EMF Measurement (Requires Anritsu Isotropic
Antenna)
MT8212E-0090 MT8213E-0090 Gated Sweep
MT8212E-0028 MT8213E-0028 C/W Signal Generator (Requires CW Signal Generator
Kit, P/N 69793)
MT8212E-0040 MT8213E-0040 GSM/GPRS/EDGE RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0041 MT8213E-0041 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Demodulated Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0044 MT8213E-0044 W-CDMA/HSDPA RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0045 MT8213E-0045 W-CDMA Demodulated Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0065 MT8213E-0065 W-CDMA/HSDPA Demodulated Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0035 MT8213E-0035 W-CDMA/HSDPA Over-the-Air Signal Analyzer(1)
MT8212E-0060 MT8213E-0060 TD-SCDMA/HSDPA RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0061 MT8213E-0061 TD-SCDMA/HSDPA Demodulated Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0038 MT8213E-0038 TD-SCDMA/HSDPA Over-the-Air Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0541 MT8213E-0541 LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements
MT8212E-0542 MT8213E-0542 LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements
MT8212E-0546 MT8213E-0546 LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements (Requires
Options 0031 and 0542 for full functionality)
MT8212E-0551 MT8213E-0551 TD-LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements
MT8212E-0552 MT8213E-0552 TD-LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements
MT8212E-0556 MT8213E-0556 TD-LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements (Requires
0031 and 0552 for full functionality)
MT8212E-0042 MT8213E-0042 cdmaOne/CDMA2000 1X RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0043 MT8213E-0043 cdmaOne/CDMA2000 1X Demodulated Signal
Analyzer
MT8212E-0033 MT8213E-0033 cdmaOne/CDMA2000 1X Over-the-Air Signal
Analyzer(1)
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 2 of 3)
MT8212E MT8213E Description

1-5 Available Options General Information
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MT8212E-0062 MT8213E-0062 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0063 MT8213E-0063 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Demodulated Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0034 MT8213E-0034 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Over-the-Air Signal Analyzer(1)
MT8212E-0046 MT8213E-0046 IEEE 802.16 Fixed WiMAX RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0047 MT8213E-0047 IEEE 802.16 Fixed WiMAX Demodulated Signal
Analyzer
MT8212E-0066 MT8213E-0066 IEEE 802.16 Mobile WiMAX RF Signal Analyzer
MT8212E-0067 MT8213E-0067 IEEE 802.16 Mobile WiMAX Demodulated Signal
Analyzer
MT8212E-0037 MT8213E-0037 IEEE 802.16 Mobile WiMAX Over-the-Air Signal
Analyzer
MT8212E-0030 MT8213E-0030 ISDB-T Digital Video Measurements
MT8212E-0032 MT8213E-0032 ISDB-T SFN Measurements
MT8212E-0079 MT8213E-0079 ISDB-T BER Measurements(2)(3)
MT8212E-0064 MT8213E-0064 DVB-T/H Digital Video Measurements
MT8212E-0078 MT8213E-0078 DVB-T/H SFN Measurements
MT8212E-0057 MT8213E-0057 DVB-T/H BER Measurements(4)(3)
MT8212E-0051 MT8213E-0051 T1 Analyzer(3)
MT8212E-0052 MT8213E-0052 E1 Analyzer(3)
MT8212E-0053 MT8213E-0053 T3/T1 Analyzer(3)
MT8212E-0098 MT8213E-0098 Standard Calibration (ANSI Z540-1-1994)
MT8212E-0099 MT8213E-0099 Premium Calibration
(ANSI Z540-1-1994 plus test data)
1.Requires GPS Receiver Option 0031.
2.Requires Option 0030
3.Mutually exclusive options: These options are mutually exclusive because they require hardware that
occupies the same space. The options are the BER options (Option 0057 and Option 79), Option 0051,
Option 0052, and Option 0053. The BER options, 57 and 79, can be installed together because they use the
same hardware.
4.Requires Option 0064
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 3 of 3)
MT8212E MT8213E Description

General Information 1-6 Standard Accessories
Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K 1-5
1-6 Standard Accessories
The Anritsu Cell Master includes a one year warranty which includes: battery, firmware,
software, and Certificate of Calibration and Conformance.
The Cell Master Technical Data Sheet (P/N 11410-00485) contains a list and description of
standard accessories. The data sheet is provided with the instrument and is also available on
the Anritsu website: http://us.anritsu.com.
1-7 Optional Accessories
The Cell Master Technical Data Sheet (P/N 11410-00485) also contains a list and description
of available optional accessories. The data sheet is provided with the instrument and is also
available on the Anritsu website: http://us.anritsu.com.
1-8 Additional Documents
This user guide is specific to the Cell Master and includes a general description about the
instrument. For information about Cable & Antenna Measurement, Spectrum Analysis,
Interference Analysis, 2-port Transmission Measurements, Power Meter, 3GPP Signal
Analysis, 3GPP2 Signal Analysis, WiMAX Signal Analysis, Backhaul Analyzer, and
PIM Analyzer, refer to the individual Measurement Guides listed in
Appendix A, “Measurement Guides”.
1-9 General Description
The Cell Master MT821xE is a handheld multi-function Base Station Analyzer designed to
make Cable and Antenna Analysis, Spectrum Analysis and Power Meter measurements in
the field. In addition, the Cell Master can be equipped with 2-port Transmission
Measurement capability, Interference Analyzer, Channel Scanner, Coverage Mapping,
CW Signal Generator, GSM/EDGE Analyzer, W-CDMA/HSDPA Analyzer, TD-SCDMA
Analyzer, CDMA Analyzer, EVDO Analyzer, Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Analyzer,
PIM Analyzer, T1/T3, E1 Analyzer, LTE Analyzer, and TD-LTE Analyzer, thus eliminating
the need to carry multiple instruments to the field.
The cable & antenna analyzer includes Return Loss, Cable Loss, VSWR, Distance-to-fault
-Return Loss, Distance-to-Fault SWR, 1-port phase and smith chart measurements. The
2-port transmission measurement option includes two power levels and access to a built-in
32V bias tee.
The bright 8.4" TFT color display provides easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions.
The Cell Master MT821xE is equipped with a Li-Ion battery delivering more than three hours
of battery life. The combination of a touch screen and keypad enables users to navigate menus
with the touch screen and enter numbers with the keypad.
A GPS receiver can be added to Cell Master MT821xE.

1-10 Cell Master Specifications General Information
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Trace Storage
Time and date stamping of measurement data is automatic. The internal memory provides
for the storage and recall of up to 1000 measurement setups and up to 1000 traces using
Master Software Tools (MST). External storage can be used for bulk measurement storage.
Measurements and setups can be stored in a USB flash drive or transferred to a PC by using
the included USB cable.
1-10 Cell Master Specifications
Refer to the Cell Master Technical Data Sheet (P/N 11410-00485) for general specifications,
detailed measurement specifications for all available measurement modes, ordering
information, power sensors, and available accessories. The data sheet is included with the
instrument and also available on the Anritsu website: http://us.anritsu.com.
1-11 Preventive Maintenance
Cell Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning
the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the Cell Master with a soft,
lint-free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution.
Clean the RF connectors and center pins with a cotton swab dampened with denatured
alcohol. Visually inspect the connectors. The fingers of the N(f) connectors and the pins of the
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 cable(s). The test port cable should be uniform in appearance,
and not stretched, kinked, dented, or broken.
1-12 Calibration Requirements
Anritsu recommends annual calibration and performance verification by local Anritsu
service centers. The Cable and Antenna Analyzer mode requires calibration standards for
OPEN, SHORT, and LOAD (OSL) or InstaCal module, which are sold separately.
Note
Not all after-market USB drives are compatible with the Cell Master. 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.
Caution To avoid damaging the display or case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Note Anritsu recommends allowing the instrument to warm up to typical operation
temperature (~15 minutes) before calibrating.

General Information 1-14 ESD Caution
Cell Master UG PN: 10580-00250 Rev. K 1-7
1-13 Annual Verification
Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the Cell Master
and the OSL calibration components and InstaCal module by local Anritsu service centers.
The Cell Master is self-calibrating and there are no field-adjustable components. The OSL
calibration components are crucial to the integrity of the calibration. As a result, they must be
verified periodically to ensure performance conformity. This is especially important if the
OSL calibration components have been accidentally dropped or over-torqued.
Contact information for Anritsu Service Centers is available at:
http://www.anritsu.com/Contact.asp
1-14 ESD Caution
The Cell Master, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to electrostatic
discharge ( ESD) damage. Coaxial cables and antennas often build up a static charge, which
(if allowed to discharge by connecting directly to the Cell Master without discharging the
static charge) may damage the Cell Master input circuitry. Cell Master 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 Cell Master, it is recommended that any
static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas
to the Cell Master. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or load device to
the cable or antenna prior to attaching to the Cell Master. It is important to remember that
the operator may also carry a static charge that can cause damage. Following the practices
outlined in the above standards will ensure a safe environment for both personnel and
equipment.
1-15 Battery Replacement
The battery can be replaced without the use of tools. The battery compartment is located on
the lower left side of the instrument (when you are facing the measurement display). Slide
the battery door down, towards the bottom of the instrument, to remove it. Remove the
battery pack from the instrument by grabbing the battery lanyard and pulling out.
Replacement is the opposite of removal. The battery key side (slot below the contacts) should
be facing the front on the unit and slide in first.
Note
When inserting the battery the battery label should face the back of the instrument
and the guide slot on the battery should be below the contacts. If the battery door
does not latch closed, the battery may be inserted incorrectly.

1-15 Battery Replacement General Information
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The battery that is supplied with the Cell Master may need charging before use. The battery
can be charged while it is installed in the Cell Master by using either the AC-DC Adapter or
the Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter. The battery can also be charged outside the
Cell Master with the optional Dual Battery Charger. Refer to “Battery Symbols” on page 2-13
for a description of battery symbols.
Figure 1-1. Battery Compartment Door
Note Use only Anritsu Company approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this
instrument.
Caution
When using the Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter, always verify that the
supply is rated for a minimum of 60 Watts @ 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear
of any dirt or debris. If the adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation,
then discontinue use immediately.
Note Anritsu Company recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the
instrument.