Anritsu ShockLine Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
ShockLine™ Series
Vector Network Analyzers
Verification Kits and
Performance Verification Software
MS46122B Series VNAs
MS46322B Series VNAs
MS46522B Series VNAs
MS46524B Series VNAs
ME7868A Modular VNA
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10410-00766
Revision: C
Published: March 2022
Copyright 2022 Anritsu Company. All Rights Reserved.

1. Introduction to the Quick Start Guide
QSG-2 PN: 10410-00766 Rev. C 3-2300-610 Verification Kits/PVS QSG
1. Introduction to the Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide provides a brief overview of the installation and use of ShockLineTM Verification Kits
and the 3-2300-610 Performance Verification Software (PVS) with ShockLine™ Series VNAs.
2. Verification Kit Components
The supplied Verification Kit components are listed in the general reference figure below. The actual
appearance of individual verification/calibration kits and components varies.
Note The ShockLine “A” models use a different performance verification software than the “B” model as
described in the Figure 1 below.
Figure 1. ShockLine Verification Kit Components
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3668-3 K Connector Verification Kit Shown
MS46xxxB Models
3668-3 K Connector
Verification Kit
MS46xxxB Models
3663-3 N Connector
Verification Kit
1. USB Flash Drive with
Software and Documentation containing:
• Performance Verification Software and Test
Definition Data
• Quick Start Guide – 10410-00766
• Characterization Data
USB Flash Drive with
Software and Documentation containing:
• Performance Verification Software and Test
Definition Data
• Quick Start Guide – 10410-00766
• Characterization Data
2. Precision Airline (m-f) Precision Airline (m-f)
3. Beatty Airline (m-f) Beatty Airline (m-f)
4. 20 dB Offset (Pad) Attenuator (m-f) 20 dB Offset (Pad) Attenuator (m-f)
5. 50 dB Offset (Pad) Attenuator (m-f) 50 dB Offset (Pad) Attenuator (m-f)

2. Verification Kit Components
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Calibration/Verification Kit Components
Summary of Required Hardware
The table below summarizes the required support hardware for each verification kit. Only one calibration kit,
automatic or manual, is required. Note also that the PC Controller and the connecting GPIB cable are required
for all VNAs and all verification kits.
Table QSG-1.Summary of Required Hardware
Ver Kit
VNAs
Adapters
VNA Test Port
Required
Adapter and/or
Through Line
Compatible
Manual
Calibration
Kits
Recommended
Test Port Cables
3668-4 Type K
Connector
Verification
Kit
MS46524B-043
MS46522B-043
MS46322B-043
MS46122B-043
ME7868A-043
Two
Adapters
• Test Port 1 K (m)
• 33KFKF50C K (f) to K (f) Adapter on
Port 1
TOSLKF50A-43.5 – K(f)
TOSL CAL 43.5 GHz
TOSLK50A-43.5 – K(m)
TOSL CAL 43.5 GHz
3670K50-2
Test Port Cable Ruggedized
Semi-Rigid
61 cm (24”) – K (f) to K (m)
• Test Port 2 K (m)
• Through Line Cable on Port 2
• 33KKF50C K (m) to K (f) on cable
above
3671KFK50-100
Test Port Cable Flexible
Phase Stable
100 cm (39.4")- K (f) to K (m)
3668-3 Type K
Connector
Verification
Kit
MS46524B-020
MS46522B-020
MS46322B-020
MS46322B-040
MS46122B-020
MS46122B-040
ME7868A-020
Two
Adapters
• Test Port 1 K (m)
• 33KFKF50B K (f) to K (f) Adapter on
Port 1
TOSLKF50A-40 – K(f)
TOSL CAL 40 GHz
TOSLK50A-40 – K(m)
TOSL CAL 40 GHz
3670K50-2
Test Port Cable Ruggedized
Semi-Rigid
61 cm (24”) – K (f) to K (m)
• Test Port 2 K (m)
• Through Line Cable on Port 2
• 33KKF50B K (m) to K (f) on cable
above
3671KFK50-100
Test Port Cable Flexible
Phase Stable
100 cm (39.4")- K (f) to K (m)
3663-3 Type N
Connector
Verification
Kit
MS46524B-010
MS46522B-010
MS46322B-010
MS46122B-010
ME7868A-010
Three Adapters
• Test Port 1 K (m)
• Test Port Cable on Port 2
• 71693-R K (f) to N (f) Adapter on
cable above TOSLNF50A-18 N(f)
TOSL CAL 18 GHz
TOSLN50A-18 N(m)
TOSL CAL 18 GHz
3671KFK50-60
Test Port Cable Flexible
Phase Stable
60 cm (23.6") - K (f) to K (m)
• Test Port 2 K (m)
• Test Port Cable on Port 2
• 71693-R K (f) to N (f) Adapter on
cable above
• 33NN50B N (m) to N (m) Adapter on
adapter above
3671KFK50-60
Test Port Cable Flexible
Phase Stable
60 cm (23.6") - K (f) to K (m)

3. Required PC Controller Equipment
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3. Required PC Controller Equipment
The following Personal Computer (PC) Controller equipment and software are required to control the
ShockLine Series VNA. The PC Controller and the VNA are connected over an Ethernet network. The required
Ethernet cable, test port adapters, and phase-stable through line with any required adapters are not included
in the verification kit.
The PVS must be run on a PC controller equipped as described in Table 1, with NI-VISA library and NI-VISA
Run-Time Engine 4.1 or later. The NI-VISA Run-Time license is available from National Instruments (NI) as a
stand-alone software package. Please contact NI for additional details.
Table 1. Required PC Controller Equipment
Component Description
PC Controller Personal computer with:
• Microsoft Windows XP SP3, 7, or Microsoft Windows 10
• Minimum 233 MHz single or dual processor (recommended: Intel Pentium/Celeron
processor or AMD K6/Athlon-/Duron processor)
•1 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 Type A Ports
• 20 MB of free hard disk space
•Mouse
• Keyboard
• Monitor with minimum display resolution of 1024 x 786
National Instruments The following software is required from NI:
• NI-VISA 4.1 or higher (no later than version 18.0)

4. PC Controller Cable Connections to VNA
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4. PC Controller Cable Connections to VNA
ME7868A Verification Component Connection
The basic connections between the PC Controller, the ME7868A VNA, and the verification components are
shown below. See Figure 2 below.
Figure 2. ME7868A VNA Connections
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USB
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1. ShockLine Series VNA
2. PC Controller:
• With installed NI VISA Library
• With installed 3-2300-610 R PVS application
3. USB connectivity
4. Verification Kit USB Device with characterization data
5. Port 1 Adapter (if needed)
6. Test Port Through Line M-F Cable
7. Adapter attached to Through Line and Port 2
8. Insert calibration or verification components here.
9. PhaseLync Cable
Note that the setup for any given verification kit varies
slightly with additional adapters.

4. PC Controller Cable Connections to VNA
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MS46524B Verification Component Connection
The basic connections between the PC Controller, the MS46524B VNA, and the verification components are
shown below. See Figure 3 below. Note: For the MS46524B: Port-1/Port-2 are verified as a set and Port-3 and
Port-4 are verified as a set.
Figure 3. MS46524B VNA Connections
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USB
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1. ShockLine Series VNA
2. PC Controller:
• With installed NI VISA Library
• With installed 3-2300-610 PVS application
3. Ethernet connectivity
4. Verification Kit USB Device with characterization data
5. Port 1 Adapter (if needed)
6. Test Port Through Line M-F Cable
7. Adapter attached to Through Line and Port 2
8. Insert calibration or verification components here.
Note that the setup for any given verification kit varies
slightly with additional adapters.
MS46522B Verification Component Connection
The basic connections between the PC Controller, the MS46522B VNA, and the verification components are
shown below. See Figure 4
Figure 4. MS46522B VNA Connections
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4
USB
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8
1. ShockLine Series VNA
2. PC Controller:
• With installed NI VISA Library
• With installed 3-2300-610 PVS application
3. Ethernet connectivity
4. Verification Kit USB Device with characterization data
5. Port 1 Adapter (if needed)
6. Test Port Through Line M-F Cable
7. Adapter attached to Through Line and Port 2
8. Insert calibration or verification components here.
Note that the setup for any given verification kit varies
slightly with additional adapters.
below.

4. PC Controller Cable Connections to VNA
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MS46322B Verification Component Connection
The basic connections between the PC Controller, the MS46322B VNA, and the verification components are
shown below. See Figure 5 below.
Figure 5. MS46322B VNA Connections
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4
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8
USB
1. ShockLine Series VNA
2. PC Controller:
• With installed NI VISA Library
• With installed 3-2300-610 R PVS application
3. Ethernet connectivity
4. Verification Kit USB Device with characterization data
5. Port 1 Adapter (if needed)
6. Test Port Through Line M-F Cable
7. Adapter attached to Through Line and Port 2
8. Insert calibration or verification components here.
Note that the setup for any given verification kit varies
slightly with additional adapters.
MS46122B Verification Component Connection
The basic connections between the PC Controller, the MS46122B VNA, and the verification components are
shown below. See Figure 6 below.
Figure 6. MS46122B VNA Connections
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USB
1. ShockLine Series VNA
2. PC Controller:
• With installed NI VISA Library
• With installed 3-2300-610 R PVS application
3. USB connectivity
4. Verification Kit USB Device with characterization data
5. Port 1 Adapter (if needed)
6. Test Port Through Line M-F Cable
7. Adapter attached to Through Line and Port 2
8. Insert calibration or verification components here.
Note that the setup for any given verification kit varies
slightly with additional adapters.

5. Installing the ShockLine Performance Verification Software (PVS).
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5. Installing the ShockLine Performance Verification Software (PVS).
This section describes how to install the Performance Verification Software (PVS) application and how to use
the PVS user interface functions.
Installing the Software
The software is contained on the USB Memory Device supplied with each Verification Kit. Refer to
Section 2. “Verification Kit Components” on page QSG-2 for a listing of the Verification Kit components and
software.
1. Insert the USB Memory Device into a USB port on the PC Controller.
2. Click through the next several screens that appear during the installation process as prompted.
Figure 7. Anritsu ShockLine Verification Application Setup Wizard screens
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1. Welcome to the Anritsu ShockLine Verification
Application Setup Wizard Screen
2. License Agreement Screen
3. Select Installer Folder Screen
4. Confirm Installation screen
5. Installation In-process Screen
6. Installation Complete Screen
3. Double-click the ShockLine Verification desktop icon to open the Anritsu ShockLine Verification Application.
•The splash screen appears when the application has loaded.

5. Installing the ShockLine Performance Verification Software (PVS).
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Anritsu ShockLine Verification Program Screen
When the PVS Installation is complete, the Verification Software navigation page will then appear. See
Figure 8.
Figure 8. PVS Verification Program Main Screen and User Interface Controls
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1. Menu Bar – File, Utilities, Help
2. Communication Type – TCPIP, USB, TCPIP Socket
3. VNA Network Address– Network Address Field
4. Testing – Start testing, Close Session, Finish
Session
5. View Report – Test results
6. Activity Log– Scrolling log of test events
7. Info - Display Tab - Test Progress - display shows
testing progress
8. Test Result– Test results Display
9. Test Selection Window – Test selection and status
10.VNA Model / Interface Display – Displays Model
and Interface
11. Test Status – Tab selection displays Test Status
12.Run Test / Abort Test – To run or Abort Test

5. Installing the ShockLine Performance Verification Software (PVS).
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Setup the VNA and Verification Performance Software communication
The Performance Verification Software program must be set-up to communicate with the VNA. To locate the
VNA Network Address, on the VNA select: Main Menu | System | Network Interface.
Refer to Figure 9. To set-up the VNA/Performance Verification Software (PVS) program communication:
1. From the PVS Select Interface pull down menu:
a. For MS46122B, select TcpipSocket (TCP port number is 5001).
b. For MS46322B, MS46522B, and MS46524B, select Tcpi p , either raw socket with TCP port number
5001) or VXI-11.
c. For ME7868A, select Tc p i p raw socket (TCP port number is 5001).
2. Locate the PVS Address field.
3. Enter the IP Address as is displayed from the VNA Network Interface IP Address.
4. Enter the TCP Port number from the Network Interface menu into the Port field.
Note
ShockLine Software must be running when running PVS with a single controller on a MS46122B.
When running the PVS for a MS46122B, enter local host address (127.0.0.1) into the PVS Address
field and enter 5001 into the Port field.
Figure 9. Instrument Address
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1. ShockLine VNA Address
2. Select Interface
3. Address Field
4. Port Field