Anritsu Site Master User manual

Site Master ™
S810A, S818A
Antenna and
Coax/Waveguide Analyzer
User’s Guide
Hand-Held Tester For Antennas, Transmission Lines
And Other RF Components
Color Cover P/N: 00986-00019

WARRANTY
The ANRITSU product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted
against defects in materials and workmanship for one year 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 war-
ranty 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 by the
Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside the
environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty is ex-
pressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedies.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MS-DOS, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, and
Windows 95 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Site Master and Cable Mate are trademarks of ANRITSU Company.
NOTICE
ANRITSU Company has prepared this manual for use by ANRITSU
Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installa-
tion, operation and maintenance of ANRITSU Company equipment
and computer programs. The drawings, specifications, and informa-
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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.

MANUAL ERRATA
MANUAL:
Title: Site Master S810A, S818A Antenna and Coax/
Waveguide Analyzer User’s Guide
Part Number: 10580-00014
Rev. Ltr/Date: A / November 1997
ERRATA PACKET
Part Number: 10901-00133
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the manual change listed below.
ERRATA 1, December 1997
1. Page 1-3
Delete the following items from the Optional Accessories
list:
•Armoured Test Port Extension Cable, 3.0 meter, N(m)
to N(f), Part No. 15NNF50-3.0B
•Armoured Test Port Extension Cable, 5.0 meter, N(m)
to N(f), Part No. 15NNF50-5.0B
S810A, S818A UG E-1

Table of Contents
General Information ..........1-1
Introduction..................1-1
Description ..................1-1
Standard Accessories.............1-2
Options ....................1-3
Optional Accessories .............1-3
Performance Specifications .........1-5
Operation ................2-1
Introduction..................2-1
Control Descriptions .............2-1
Test Panel ........................2-1
Keypad .........................2-2
Soft Keys ........................2-6
Operating Procedures............2-24
Making Common Function Selections . . . 2-25
Applying Power ....................2-25
Performing a Calibration...............2-25
Setting Options ....................2-27
Setting Markers ....................2-28
Setting Scale/Limits..................2-28
Determining Remaining Battery Life ........2-29
Making Frequency-Domain Measurements2-30
Return Loss or SWR Measurement ....2-30
Selecting a Frequency Range.............2-30
Performing a Calibration...............2-31
Making a Measurement ...............2-32
Scaling the Display ..................2-32
Adjusting Markers ..................2-33
Adjusting a Limit ...................2-33
Saving a Setup.....................2-34
Recalling a Setup ...................2-34
Storing a Display ...................2-34
Recalling a Display ..................2-35
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Coax/Waveguide Loss Measurement . . . 2-35
Selecting a Frequency Range.............2-35
Performing a Calibration...............2-36
Making a Measurement ...............2-37
Scaling the Display ..................2-38
Adjusting Markers ..................2-38
Adjusting a Limit ...................2-39
Saving a Setup.....................2-39
Recalling a Setup ...................2-39
Storing a Display ...................2-40
Recalling a Display ..................2-40
Making Distance-Domain Measurements . 2-41
Selecting a Frequency Range.............2-41
Performing a Calibration...............2-43
Performing a DTF Measurement ..........2-44
Scaling the Display ..................2-45
Adjusting Markers ..................2-45
Adjusting a Limit ...................2-46
Saving a Setup.....................2-47
Recalling a Setup ...................2-47
Storing a Display ...................2-47
Recalling a Display ..................2-48
Making Power Measurements .......2-48
Entering Power Monitor Mode ...........2-48
Zeroing the Power Monitor .............2-48
Measuring High Input Power Levels ........2-48
Displaying Power in dBm and Watts ........2-49
Displaying Relative Power ..............2-49
Printing....................2-50
Printer Switch Settings ................2-50
Printing a Screen ...................2-51
Symbols ...................2-52
Self Test ...................2-52
Error Codes .................2-52
Self Test Errors ....................2-52
Range Errors .....................2-52
Replacing the Battery ............2-52
Using the Soft Carrying Case........2-57
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Software Tools Program........3-1
Description ..................3-1
Requirements .................3-1
Communication Port Setting.........3-2
Changing COM Port Settings–Windows 3.1 .....3-2
Changing COM Port Settings–Windows 95 .....3-4
Software Installation .............3-5
Plot Capture..................3-6
Capture multiple to database .............3-7
Capture multiple traces to PC screen.........3-8
Single trace capture ..................3-8
Program Operation..............3-9
Fault Location Software ..........3-10
Smith Chart Software............3-10
Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile....3-11
Saving Data to a Spreadsheet........3-11
Saving Data to a Data Base .........3-12
“Drag-n-Drop” ...............3-12
Printing....................3-12
Appendix A Reference Data .....A-1
Description ..................A-1
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How to Use this Manual
The operation of the Site Master ™ is straightforward and intuitive.
However, you may find it helpful to review the operation of the keys
and menus prior to first-time use.
Descriptions of the keys and menus, along with measurement proce-
dures, are provided in Chapter 2.
First-time users and maintenance supervisors will benefit from perusing
the material in Chapter 1. This chapter describes the instrument and
provides listings of options and performance specifications.
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Please Recycle
This product contains a rechargeable nickel-
cadmium battery. Spent nickel-cadium bat-
teries are valuable resources, do not throw
them away. Arrange for proper return for re-
cycling in your locality. If you do not have
access to proper disposal methods, return the
battery to your ANRITSU service center.
Service centers will dispose of the unit at no
charge. ANRITSU service centers are listed
in Table 2-4 (page 2-58).

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Figure 1-1. Site Master System

Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction
This chapter provides description, specification, and optional accesso-
ries for the Site Master Series instruments. This series has two mem-
bers, as shown below. Throughout this manual, the term Site Master
will refer to the series; whereas, the terms Site Master S810A and
S818A will refer to the applicable individual models.
Model Frequency Range
S810A 3.3 to 10.5 GHz
S818A 3.3 to 18.0 GHz
Description
The Site Master (Figure 1-1) is a hand held SWR/RL(standing wave
ratio/return loss) and Distance-To-Fault measurement instrument that
includes a built-in synthesized signal source and an optional power
monitor. It uses a keypad to enter data and a liquid crystal display
(LCD) to provide a graphical indication of SWR or RL over the
selected frequency range. The Site Master has a built-in distance-to-
fault capability. The Site Master is capable of up to two hours of con-
tinuous operation from a fully charged internal battery. It can also be
operated from a 12.5 dc source (which will also simultaneously charge
the battery). Built-in energy conservation features can be used to extend
battery life over an eight-hour work day.
The Site Master is designed for measuring SWR, return loss, or coax/
waveguide insertion loss and locating faulty RF components in antenna
systems. Power monitoring capability is available as an option. The
displayed trace can be scaled and/or enhanced with settable frequency
markers and/or a limit line. A menu option provides for an audible
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