Anritsu MT8820A User manual

Document No.: M-W1943AE-5.0
ANRITSU CORPORATION
MT8820A
Radio Communication Analyzer
Operation Manual
Read this manual before using the equipment.
Keep this manual with the equipment.
Fifth Edition

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To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu Corporation uses the follow-
ing safety symbols to indicate safety-related information. Insure that you clearly understand the meanings of the
symbols BEFORE using the equipment.
Some or all of the following five symbols may not be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be oth-
er labels attached to products which are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
Symbols used in manual
This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result in serious injury or
death if not performed properly.
This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if
not performed properly.
This indicates a hazardous procedure or danger that could result in light-to-severe
injury, or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions are not taken.
Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manual
The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation locations to provide information
about safety items and operation precautions. Insure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols
and take the necessary precautions BEFORE using the equipment.
This indicates a prohibited operation. The prohibited operation is indicated sym-
bolically in or near the barred circle.
This indicates an obligatory safety precaution. The obligatory operation is indicat-
ed symbolically in or near the circle.
This indicates a note. The contents are described in or near the triangle.
This indicates a note. The contents are described in the box.
These indicate that the marked part can be recycled.
MT8820A
Radio Communication Analyzer
Operation Manual
10 July 2001 (First Edition)
28 February 2003 (Fifth Edition)
Copyright © 2001-2003, ANRITSU CORPORATION.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the
publisher.
The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
Printed in Japan
Safety Symbols
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

For Safety
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WARNING
1. 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 perfor-
mance may be reduced.
Moreover, this alert mark is sometimes used with other marks and de-
scriptions indicating other dangers.
2. When supplying power to this equipment, connect the accessory 3-pin
power cord to a 3-pin grounded power outlet. If a grounded 3-pin
outlet is not available, before supplying power to the equipment, use a
conversion adapter and ground the green wire, or connect the frame
ground on the rear panel of the equipment to ground. If power is
supplied without grounding the equipment, there is a risk of receiving
a severe or fatal electric shock.
3. This equipment cannot be repaired by the user. DO NOT attempt to
open the cabinet or to disassemble internal parts. Only Anritsu-
trained service personnel or staff from your sales representative with a
knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards should service this
equipment. There are high-voltage parts in this equipment present-
ing a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel.
In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision parts.
4. This equipment should be used in the correct position. If it is in-
stalled other procedures than specified, it will be fall over and a person
may be injured falls over as a result of receiving a slight mechanical
shock.
5. This instrument uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD); DO NOT subject
the instrument to excessive force or drop it. If the LCD is subjected
to strong mechanical shock, it may break and liquid may leak.
This liquid is very caustic and poisonous.
DO NOT touch it, ingest it, or get in your eyes. If it is ingested acci-
dentally, spit it out immediately, rinse your mouth with water and seek
medical help. If it enters your eyes accidentally, do not rub your eyes,
irrigate them with clean running water and seek medical help. If the
liquid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off carefully and thoroughly.
Falling Over
ＬＣＤ
or
Repair

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For Safety
CAUTION
1. Keep the power supply and cooling fan free of dust.
•Clean the power inlet regularly. If dust accumulates around the
power pins, there is a risk of fire.
•Keep the cooling fan clean so that the ventilation holes are not ob-
structed. If the ventilation is obstructed, the cabinet may overheat
and catch fire.
2. Use two or more people to lift and move this equipment, or use a trol-
ley. There is a risk of back injury, if this equipment is lifted by one
person.
3. NEVER input a signal of more than the indicated value between the
measurement terminal and ground. Input of an excessive signal may
damage the inside of equipment.
Cleaning
Measurement
terminal

For Safety
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CAUTION
This equipment uses a fluoridation graphite lithium battery to back-up the
memory. This battery must be replaced by a service engineer when it has
reached the end of its useful life; contact the Anritsu sales section or your
nearest representative.
Note: The battery used in this equipment has a maximum useful life of 7
years. It should be changed before this period has elapsed.
This equipment uses plug-in memory cards (PMCs) as external media for
storing data and programs.
If this media is mishandled, important data may be lost. To prevent this
chance occurrence, all important data and programs should be backed-
up.
Anritsu will not be held responsible for lost data.
Pay careful attention to the following points. In particular, never remove
the PMC from the pulse tester, while it is being accessed. For details,
refer to the section 2.4 in the manual dealing with PMCs.
PMCs are easily damaged by static electric charges.
This instrument uses parts with operating time or power-on time life span.
These parts must be replaced at the customer’s expense even if within
the guaranteed period described in Warranty in the beginning of this
manual.
Pay attention to the life span of parts used in continuous long-time opera-
tion.
Replacing memory
back-up battery
Storage media
Life Time of Parts

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Equipment Certificate
Anritsu Corporation certifies that this equipment was tested before shipment using
calibrated measuring instruments with direct traceability to public testing organiza-
tions recognized by national research laboratories including the Electro technical
Laboratory, the National Research Laboratory of Metrology and the Communications
Research Laboratory, and was found to meet the published specifications.
Anritsu Warranty
Anritsu Corporation will repair this equipment free-of-charge if a malfunction occurs
within 1 year after shipment due to a manufacturing fault, provided that this warranty
is rendered void under any or all of the following conditions
•The fault is outside the scope of the warranty conditions described in the opera-
tion manual.
•The fault is due to mishandling, misuse, or unauthorized modification or repair of
the equipment by the customer.
•The fault is due to severe usage clearly exceeding normal usage.
•The fault is due to improper or insufficient maintenance by the customer.
•The fault is due to natural disaster including fire, flooding, earthquake, etc.
•The fault is due to use of non-specified peripheral equipment, peripheral parts,
consumables, etc.
•The fault is due to use of a non-specified power supply or in a non-specified in-
stallation location.
In addition, this warranty is valid only for the original equipment purchaser. It is
not transferable if the equipment is resold.
Anritsu Corporation will not accept liability for equipment faults due to unforeseen
and unusual circumstances, nor for faults due to mishandling by the customer.
Anritsu Corporation Contact
If this equipment develops a fault, contact Anritsu branch offices or its representa-
tives at the address in this manual.

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Notes On Export Management
This product and its manuals may require an Export License/Approval by
the Government of the product's country of origin for re-export from your
country.
Before re-exporting the product or manuals, please contact us to confirm
whether they are export-controlled items or not.
When you dispose of export-controlled items, the products/manuals are
needed to be broken/shredded so as not to be unlawfully used for military
purpose.
Trademark and Registered Trademark
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Compact Flash™ is a registered trademark of San Disk Corporation.
Disposing of Product
This equipment uses chemical compound semiconductors including
arsenide, and a lithium battery. At the end of its life, the equipment
should be recycled or disposed properly according to the local disposal
regulations.

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CE Marking
Anritsu affixes the CE Conformity Marking on the following product (s) in accor-
dance with the Council Directive 93/68/EEC to indicate that they conform with the
EMC directive of the European Union (EU).
CE Conformity Marking
1. Product Model
Model: MT8820A Radio Communication Analyzer
and
Software: MX882000B W-CDMA Measurement Software
MX882001A GSM Measurement Software
MX882002A CDMA2000 Measurement Software
and
Optional accessories: MN8110A I/O Adapter
2. Applied Directive
EMC: Council Directive 89/336/EEC
LVD: Council Directive 73/23/EEC

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3. Applied Standards
EMC:
Emission: EN61326: 1997/A1: 1998 (Class A)
Immunity: EN61326: 1997/A1: 1998 (Annex A)
Performance Criteria*
IEC61000-4-2 (ESD) B
IEC61000-4-3 (EMF) A
IEC61000-4-4 (Burst) B
IEC61000-4-5 (Surge) B
IEC61000-4-6 (CRF) A
IEC61000-4-8 (RPFMF) A
IEC61000-4-11 (V dip/short) B
*: Performance Criteria
A: During testing normal performance within the specification limits.
B: During testing, temporary degradation, or loss of function or
which is self-recovering.
Harmonic current emissions:
EN61000-3-2: 1995/A2: 1998 (Class A equipment)
LVD: EN61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995 (Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2)

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Anritsu affixes the C-tick marking on the following product (s) in accordance with
the regulation to indicate that they conform with the EMC framework of Austra-
lia/New Zealand
C-tick marking
1. Product Model
Model: MT8820A Radio Communication Analyzer
and
Software: MX882000B W-CDMA Measurement Software
MX882001A GSM Measurement Software
MX882002A CDMA2000 Measurement Software
and
Optional accessories: MN8110A I/O Adapter
2. Applied Standards
EMC:
Emission:
AS/NZS 2064.1/2 (ISM, Group 1, Class A equipment)
Immunity:
AS/NZS 4252.1

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About This Manual
The MT8820A Radio Communication Analyzer is a measuring instrument plat-
form that allows both transmitter/receiver characteristics measurement in mobile
communication systems and call processing tests with one unit.
When using MT8820A, confirm that installed measurement software of specifica-
tions and test method that are supported by mobile systems must be installed.
Optional devices may be required depending on the function.
This manual explains use of the panel keys and connectors, setting up the main
unit, basic operations, common functions for measurement software and basic re-
mote control.
Refer to the separate operation manual of the measurement software or optional
devices for transmitter/receiver characteristic measurement and call processing
test procedures.
Contents of this manual
•Notes and precautions for safe use of MT8820A
•How to use the panel keys and connectors
•Installation of the main unit
•Turning the power On/Off
•Basic operations for the cursor and screens
•Parameter settings (numeric values, character strings etc.)
•Common functions and usage of measurement software
•Basic remote control functions
•Remote control commands implementing common functions
•Performance test and calibration procedures
Items not explained in this manual
Refer to the separate operation manual for measurement software or optional de-
vices.
•Functions and usage of measurement software
•Remote control commands implementing the measurement software functions
•Performance test and calibration procedures implemented by the measurement
software
•Setting up procedures and usage of optional devices

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Checking Accessories
When unpacking, check that the products listed in the attached component list are
provided. If a missing or damaged component is found, please contact Anritsu or
its distributors.
The following components are provided with this product. For details, refer to
“1.3 Product Configuration” in this manual.
Standard parts
Main unit and standard accessories
•MT8820A Radio Communication Analyzer (main unit, 1)
•Power cord (1)
•Power supply adapter for conversion from 3-pole to 2-pole (1)
•CompactFlash card (1)
•PC card adapter (1)
•MT8820A Operation Manual (CD-ROM, 1)
Parts on order
Provided on your request. Check the attached component list.
•Option
•Measurement software
•Application parts
•Others

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Manual Configuration
Section 1 Product Overview
This section explains the overview, product configurations and the specifica-
tions of MT8820A.
Section 2 Setup
This section explains the name and function of each part, installation of
MT8820A, and connection method with external devices.
Section 3 Getting Started
This section explains the operation flow of MT8820A from turning On the
power and measuring to turning Off the power.
Section 4 Basic Operation
This section explains the basic operation procedure of MT8820A. Basic
operations required for measurement, such as usage of basic items and
parameter settings, are provided.
Section 5 Using Common Functions
This section explains the operation procedure of common functions in meas-
urement software such as initialization and measurement start.
Section 6 Common Screen Functions
This section explains the common screen functions. Functions explained in
this section are common for all measurement software.
Section 7 Remote Control using PC
This section explains the basic operation of remote control commands and
status reports for remote control of MT8820A using a PC.
Section 8 Remote Control Commands
This section explains the remote control commands implementing common
functions in measurement software, such as IEEE488.2 common commands
etc.
Section 9 Maintenance
This section explains the performance test and calibration procedure to use
MT8820A in its optimal status.

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Notations in This Manual
Notation (font) Example Meaning
Local
Indicates a panel key. Character
strings printed on the panel key or
function name (incase there is no
printing) are written.
Shift + Shift + Recall
Indicates to press a panel key after
pressing Shift This procedure is
used to execute the function printed
on the panel key in blue (Save
for Recall )
Arial Main1 Input/Output
Indicates the characters printed on the
panel; mainly connector name or
functions when pressing the panel key
after shifting Shift .
“Times New Roman” “Screen Select”
Character strings written in Times
New Roman closed with “ ” indi-
cates the description displayed on
LCD.
COURIER
(Capital English/
numeric characters)
SWP Indicates the reservation words for
remote control command
courier
(Lower case
English/numeric
characters)
SCRSEL screen
Indicates parameter for remote control
command. Numeric characters or
reservation words in “screen” part.
/* */
(courier) /*setting date*/
A part closed with “/* */”indicates a
remote control command comment.
This part is not transmitted as it
means the explanation of command to
be transmitted.

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Table of Contents
For Safety .................................................... iii
About This Manual........................................ I
Section 1 Product Overview ..................... 1-1
1.1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1-3
1.2 Features........................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Product Configuration ................................................... 1-4
1.4 Specifications................................................................ 1-7
Section 2 Setup.......................................... 2-1
2.1 Part Names and Functions ........................................... 2-3
2.2 Installation..................................................................... 2-18
2.3 Connection.................................................................... 2-22
2.4 Memory Card ................................................................ 2-34
Section 3 Getting Started.......................... 3-1
3.1 Power-on ...................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Initialization ................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Selecting a Screen........................................................ 3-5
3.4 Viewing a screen .......................................................... 3-6
3.5 Calibration..................................................................... 3-8
3.6 Setting a Parameter...................................................... 3-9
3.7 Measurement................................................................ 3-11
3.8 Reading Measurement Results .................................... 3-12
3.9 Power-Off...................................................................... 3-14

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Section 4 Basic Operation........................ 4-1
4.1 Display Area.................................................................. 4-3
4.2 Operating a Cursor ....................................................... 4-7
4.3 Operating a Screen ....................................................... 4-9
4.4 Operating a Window ..................................................... 4-14
4.5 Operating a User Menu................................................. 4-17
4.6 Operating a Function Menu .......................................... 4-18
4.7 Setting Parameters ....................................................... 4-27
4.8 Tag Operation ............................................................... 4-35
4.9 Operating a Template ................................................... 4-38
4.10 Operating a View Window............................................. 4-39
Section 5 Using Common Functions....... 5-1
5.1 Initialization ................................................................... 5-3
5.2 Calibration ..................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Starting a Measurement................................................ 5-6
5.4 Connecting a Call.......................................................... 5-8
5.5 Hard Copy ..................................................................... 5-10
5.6 Functions Can be Set Only for the Remote Control ..... 5-11
Section 6 Common Screen Functions..... 6-1
6.1 Setting Systems and Interfaces .................................... 6-3
6.2 Displaying System Information ..................................... 6-17
6.3 Saving Parameters ....................................................... 6-19
6.4 Recalling Parameters.................................................... 6-27
Section 7 Remote Control Using PC ....... 7-1
7.1 Remote Control ............................................................. 7-3
7.2 GPIB Interface............................................................... 7-5
7.3 Setup............................................................................. 7-8
7.4 Command Syntax.......................................................... 7-10
7.5 Command Programming Guide .................................... 7-14
7.6 Status Report ................................................................ 7-15
7.7 Establishing Synchronization ........................................ 7-29

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Section 8 Remote Control Commands .... 8-1
8.1 Command List by Function........................................... 8-3
8.2 Command Specifications in Alphabetical Order ........... 8-11
Section 9 Maintenance .............................. 9-1
9.1 Performance Test ......................................................... 9-3
9.2 Calibration..................................................................... 9-25
9.3 Cleaning........................................................................ 9-28
9.4 Storage and Transportation.......................................... 9-29
9.5 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 9-31

VIII.

Section 1 Product Overview
1-1
This section explains the overview, product configuration and specifications of
MT8820A.
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................... 1-3
1.2 Features..................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Product Configuration................................................ 1-4
1.3.1 Standard configuration .................................. 1-4
1.3.2 Options .......................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 Measurement software and options .............. 1-5
1.3.4 Application parts............................................ 1-5
1.3.5 Warranty service ........................................... 1-6
1.4 Specifications............................................................. 1-7

Section 1 Product Overview
1-2