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
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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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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.
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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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

6. Adding Performance Verification Tools
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6. Adding Performance Verification Tools
This section describes how to enter the required testing tools and components into the PVS program to perform
a full performance verification.
Adding the PVS Tools
The following tools are required to perform a full VNA performance verification:
Verification Kit
•50 ohm airline
•Beatty standard airline
•20 dB Attenuator
•50 dB Attenuator
Cal Kits
•Male
•Female
Refer to Figure 8 on page QSG-9. From the PVS Menu Bar:
1. Select Utilities.
2. Select the drop down Asset Utility.
3. The Station Asset Utility menu will appear. See Figure 10.
Figure 10. Station Asset Utility Menu
4. Select the Import Verification Kit Data tab on lower left of the Station Asset Utility menu.

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•A Import Verification Kit Data screen will appear. See Figure 11
5. Insert the MS46xxxB Models 3-2300-610 USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the PC.
6. Select the Search USB Drive button.
7. The verification kit data file is named VerKitInfo.ini. If the verification kit data file is found on the USB
drive, the path and file name of the file is entered in the filename field. If the file cannot be found, click
the Browse button to manually locate the data.
8. Click OK to import the data.
9. Verify the Verification Kit components have successfully populated the Station Asset Utility screen. For an
example, see Figure 12.
Figure 12. Station Asset Utility List
To Add More Components:
10. Enter an asset number in the Asset Number field.
11. Select the Add Asset button from the Station Asset Utility menu.
•The Additional Asset Information tab will appear. See Figure 13.
12. From the Station Asset Utility menu, select Add Asset.
Figure 11. Import Verification Kit Data Screen

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•Add components to the Station Asset Utility list that are required for the Performance Verification
testing, e.g. TOSLKF50A-40 and TOSLK50A-40.
13. Enter the Performance Verification tools adapters etc. into each field.
14. Select OK.
15. Select the Save and Exit button on the Station Asset Utility screen.
•The added equipment will be appear in the Station Asset Utility menu as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 13. Additional Asset Information
Note To start the verification testing, all the required verification equipment must be added to the Station
Asset Utility list.
Figure 14. Verification Tools Added

7. Starting Performance Verification Testing
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7. Starting Performance Verification Testing
This section describes the performance verification testing process.
1. From the main Performance Verification Menu screen, select Start Session located at the top center part
of the PVS screen. See.Figure 15
Figure 15. Start Session Screen
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1. Start Session – Starts the Performance Verification
Test Session
2. Test Selection Window – Select test to run
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•When the Start Session button is selected, a message screen will appear. If there is no performance
verification session saved for this particular unit, this screen will appear See Figure 16.
•If there is a session saved for this unit, a different screen will appear stating that a session already
exists for the unit and asking if the operator wants to continue with that session or finish it and
open a new session. Refer to the Section “Return to the Unfinished Session” on page QSG-18
below.

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Figure 16. Starting New Session (Example)
2. Select OK to start Performance Verification testing.
•An Unable to Connect Message will display when there is a discrepancy in the setup. The problem
must be resolved before continuing with testing.
3. Select the [More] checkbox from the Test Selection Window to expand the selected verification testing
list. See Figure 17.
4. Select the appropriate checkbox) to run.
Figure 17. Run Test Window
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1. Test Selection Window – Testing Sequence.
2. Run Test – Starts Test
3. Activity Log – Testing is logged

Note
Test(s) that appear grayed-out indicate that not all equipment required those tests have been
entered in the Station Asset Utility list. See Figure 18. Hover the mouse over the grayed test to
display the test equipment that is not available. To enter the asset of the missing test equipment, go
to Section “To Add More Components:” on page QSG-12.
Figure 18. Grayed Test Sequences
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Run the verification test
1. Select Run Test.
•A status light indicator appears next to the Run Test/Abort Test buttons. The light displays status
of the testing process for each test. Green is pass. Red is fail. Yellow is action required.
•As each test is selected and run, the Activity Log will display the testing activity. See Figure 17
above.
2. Continue to run all the tests until the Performance Verification Testing is complete.
Figure 19. Light Test Status Indicator

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Close/Finish/View Data Report
You can either close a session and continue later, or finish a session when all testing is complete and then view
the testing data results.
Figure 20. Close/Finish/View Report
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1. Close Session – Closes and saves the test session.
2. Finish Session – Closes and finishes the test session.
3. View Data/Report – View the testing results
Close Session
Closes the test session and saves the session so that it can be restarted at a later time. This is useful if the tests
can not all be run at the same time or if testing must be interrupted for some reason. To resume testing,
connect the unit and click the Start Session button (see “Return to the Unfinished Session”).
1. Select Close Session if rerunning tests or completing the testing later.
•A Remove DUT dialog box will display.See Figure 21.
2. Select Yesto remove the DUT or No to continue testing the existing DUT.
Figure 21. Remove DUT
Finish Session
Current test results are saved and can be referred to at a later time. Subsequent testing can be performed in a
new test session and the results of those tests will not replace the current test results. This is useful when a
record of the verification test results at a particular time is required.
Once the Performance Verification is complete:
1. Select Finish Session.
•A dialog box will appear if testing is complete or that not all tests have run as is shown in
Figure 23.
2. Select View Data/Report to view the test data results.

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Return to the Unfinished Session
1. Select Start Session from the Performance Verification Software main screen.
•A dialog box will appear indicating a performance verification session already exists for your
model/serial number.
2. Select No to continue with the existing test session. If you want to finish an existing test session without
running any more tests, select No to start the existing session, then click the Finish Session button to
finish the session.
3. Select Yesto finish the existing session and then start testing in a new session. A confirmation window is
then displayed where you choose Yes or No. See Figure 23.
Figure 23. Confirmation Dialog
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Figure 22. Existing Session

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•The dialog box will appear as shown below. See Figure 24.
From here, select from the list displayed or enter in the Model Number and Serial Number to obtain the data
to be displayed.
Other report options include:
•Include Test Summary: Includes a tabular summary of the test results in the report.
•Include Test Equipment Summary: Displays the test equipment used that are listed in the Station Asset
Utility from Section 6. “Adding Performance Verification Tools” on page QSG-11.
Figure 24. View Data/Report