Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2712E User manual

User Guide
Spectrum Master™ MS271xE
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
MS2712E, 9 kHz to 4 GHz
MS2713E, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Appendix A provides a list of supplemental documentation for the
Spectrum 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
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10580-00251
Revision: T
Published: May 2016
Copyright 2016 Anritsu Company

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1—General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-2 Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Available Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-3 Calibration and Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Connector Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
ESD Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-5 Secure Environment Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Spectrum Master Memory Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Erase All User Files in Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Chapter 2—Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Turning On the Spectrum Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Instrument Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4 Interface Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Touch Screen Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Symbols and Icons on the Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Symbols and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Touch Screen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-5 Data Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Numeric Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Selection Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2-6 Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-7 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-8 Soft Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2-9 Tilt Bail Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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Chapter 3—Quick Start Guide
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Measurement Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-3 Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Set the Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Set the Measurement Frequency Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Set the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Reference Level Offset for External Loss or External Gain . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Set the Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Single Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Create a Limit Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Setting Up Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Select a Measurement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
External Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Chapter 4—File Management
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 Managing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Save Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Recall Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Copy Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-3 File Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-4 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Save Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
File Type Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Save Location Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Save On... Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Copy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Delete Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

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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
Power-On Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Display Settings Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Brightness Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-4 Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-5 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-6 Updating the Spectrum Master Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6—GPS (Option 31)
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 Activating the GPS Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Resetting GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-4 Saving and Recalling Traces with GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Saving Traces with GPS Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Recalling GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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

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Table of Contents (Continued)
Chapter 9—Web Remote Control
9-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9-2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
LAN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Connection to a Wi-Fi Portable Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9-3 Web Remote Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
User Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Capture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Capture Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
File List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Device Management (not as Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Device Management (Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Appendix A—Measurement Guides
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B—LAN and DHCP
B-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-2 LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-3 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Ethernet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
B-4 ipconfig Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B-5 Ping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Appendix C—Glossary of Terms
C-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
C-2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Index

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Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
The Spectrum Master User Guide is part of a set of manuals that cover all of the instrument
functions and their use. This manual covers the instrument overview, system functions, and
other common features, along with a brief guide to basic measurement concepts and setups.
Most instrument operations and modes are covered in specific measurement guides as listed
below.
Additional Documentation
Document Part Number Description (Required Option)
10100-00065 Important Product Information, Compliance and Safety Notices
10580-00349
Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Guide
Spectrum Analyzer
Interference Analyzer (Option 25)
Channel Scanner (Option 27)
Gated Sweep (Option 90)
Coverage Mapping (Option 431)
EMF Measurements (Option 444)
AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)
10580-00234
3GPP Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
GSM/EDGE RF Measurements (Option 40)
GSM/EDGE Demodulation (Option 41)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements (Option 880)
W-CDMA/HSPA+ RF Measurements (Option 44)
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Demodulation (Option 65)
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 35)
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 881)
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 60)
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Demodulation (Option 61)
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 38)
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 882)
LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements (Option 541)
LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements (Option 542)
LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 546)
LTE and TD-LTE Coverage Mapping (included)
TD-LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements (Option 551)
TD-LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements (Option 552)
TD-LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 556)
LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements (Option 883)

1-1 Introduction General Information
1-2 PN: 10580-00251 Rev. T MS2712E/13E User Guide
10580-00235
3GPP2 Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
CDMA RF Measurements (Option 42)
CDMA Demodulation (Option 43)
CDMA Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 33)
EV-DO RF Measurements (Option 62)
EV-DO Demodulation (Option 63)
EV-DO Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 34)
CDMA/EV-DO Measurements (Option 884)
10580-00236
WiMAX Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
Fixed WiMAX RF Measurements (Option 46)
Fixed WiMAX Demodulation (Option 47)
Mobile WiMAX RF Measurements (Option 66)
Mobile WiMAX Demodulation (Option 67)
Mobile WiMAX Over-the-Air Measurements (Option 37)
WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements (Option 885))
10580-00237
Digital Video Broadcast Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide
ISDB-T Digital Video Measurements (Option 30)
ISDB-T SFN Measurements (Option 32)
ISDB-T BER Measurements (Option 79)
DVB-T/H Digital Video Measurements (Option 64)
DVB-T/H SFN Measurements (Option 78)
DVB-T/H BER Measurements (Option 57)
10580-00240
Power Meter Measurement Guide
High-Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19)
Power Meter (Option 29)
10580-00242 2-Port Transmission Measurement Guide (Option 21)
Bias-Tee (Option 10)
10580-00254 Spectrum Master Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Manual
10580-00256 SCPI Programming Manual
10580-00280 PIM Master User Guide
PIM Analyzer (supported on legacy instruments only)
10580-00339 E-Series Tracking Generator Measurement Guide
Tracking Generator (Option 20)
10580-00415 CPRI Analyzer Measurement Guide
CPRI RF Measurements (Option 751)
11410-00511 Spectrum Master Technical Data Sheet
Performance Specifications
Document Part Number Description (Required Option)

General Information 1-2 Instrument Description
MS2712E/13E User Guide PN: 10580-00251 Rev. T 1-3
Read the Handheld Instruments Product Information, Compliance, and Safety Guide
(PN: 10100-00065) for important safety, legal, and regulatory notices before operating the
equipment. For additional information and literature covering your product, visit the product
page of your instrument and select the Library tab:
•http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/products/ms2712e
•http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/products/ms2713e
Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service
To contact Anritsu, visit the following URL and select the services in your region:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us
1-2 Instrument Description
The Spectrum Master MS2712E and MS2713E are integrated multi-functional test
instruments that eliminate the need to carry and learn multiple test sets. The Spectrum
Master can be configured to include: spectrum analyzer, interference analyzer with
interference mapping capabilities, coverage mapping, channel scanner, gated sweep,
tracking generator, power meter, high accuracy power meter, and AM/FM/PM analyzer.
In addition, the Spectrum Master can be configured to include 3GPP, 3GPP2, IEEE 802.16,
ISDB-T, and PIM analyzer. A GPS receiver can be added to both the MS2712E and MS2713E
Spectrum Master models.
The bright 8.4 in TFT color display provides easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions.
All Spectrum Master models are 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.
The internal memory is large enough to store approximately 2,000 traces or setups.
Measurements and setups can also be stored in a USB flash drive or transferred to a PC using
the included USB cable.
Note
Not all after-market USB drives are compatible with the MS2712E/13E. 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 may also try reformatting a
drive that contains a single partition using FAT32 format.

1-2 Instrument Description General Information
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Available Models
Table 1-1 lists the Spectrum Master models described in this User Guide.
Available Options
Available options for the Spectrum Master are shown in Table 1-2.
Table 1-1. Spectrum Master Models
Model Frequency Range
MS2712E Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 4 GHz
MS2713E Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 1 of 4)
MS2712E MS2713E Description
MS2712E-0009 MS2713E-0009 20 MHz Bandwidth Demod
MS2712E-0010 MS2713E-0010 Bias-Tee
MS2712E-0019 MS2713E-0019 High-Accuracy Power Meter (requires External Power
Sensor)
MS2712E-0020 MS2713E-020 Tracking Generator
MS2712E-0025 MS2713E-0025 Interference Analyzer (Option 31 recommended)
MS2712E-0027 MS2713E-0027 Channel Scanner
MS2712E-0029 MS2713E-0029 Power Meter
MS2712E-0031 MS2713E-0031 GPS Receiver (requires GPS Antenna)
MS2712E-0090 MS2713E-0090 Gated Sweep
MS2712E-0098 MS2713E-0098 Standard Calibration (ANSI Z540-1-1994)
MS2712E-0099 MS2713E-0099 Premium Calibration (ANSI Z540-1-1994) plus printed
test data
MS2712E-0411 MS2713E-0411 Ethernet Connectivity (cannot be ordered with Option
57 or 79)
MS2712E-0431 MS2713E-0431 Coverage Mapping (requires Option 31)
MS2712E-0444 MS2713E-0444 EMF Measurements (requires Anritsu Isotropic
Antenna)
MS2712E-0509 MS2713E-0509 AM/FM/PM Analyzer
MS2712E-0751 MS2713E-0751 CPRI RF Measurements
MS2712E-0040 MS2713E-0040 GSM/EDGE RF Measurements(1) (cannot be ordered
with Option 880)
MS2712E-0041 MS2713E-0041 GSM/EDGE Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered with
Option 880)
MS2712E-0880 MS2713E-0880
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements(1)(combines
functionality of Options 40 and 41. Cannot be ordered
with Option 40 or 41)

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MS2712E-0044 MS2713E-0044 W-CDMA/HSPA+ RF Measurements(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 881)
MS2712E-0065 MS2713E-0065 W-CDMA/HSPA+ Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered
with Option 881)
MS2712E-0035 MS2713E-0035
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Over-the-Air Measurements(1)
(Option 31 recommended. Cannot be ordered with
Option 881)
MS2712E-0881 MS2713E-0881
W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements(1)(Option 31
recommended. Combines functionality of Options 44,
65, and 35. Cannot be ordered with Option 44, 65, or
35)
MS2712E-0060 MS2713E-0060 TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 882)
MS2712E-0061 MS2713E-0061 TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Demodulation(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 882)
MS2712E-0038 MS2713E-0038
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Over-the-Air Measurements(1)
(requires Option 31 for full functionality. Cannot be
ordered with Option 882)
MS2712E-0882 MS2713E-0882
TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements(1)(requires Option
31 for full functionality. Combines functionality of
Options 60, 61, and 38. Cannot be ordered with Option
60, 61, or 38)
MS2712E-0541 MS2713E-0541 LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements(1)(cannot be ordered
with Option 883)
MS2712E-0542 MS2713E-0542 LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 883)
MS2712E-0546 MS2713E-0546
LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements(1)(requires
Option 31 for full functionality. Cannot be ordered with
Option 883)
MS2712E-0551 MS2713E-0551 TD-LTE/LTE-A RF Measurements(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 883)
MS2712E-0552 MS2713E-0552 TD-LTE/LTE-A Modulation Measurements(1)(cannot
be ordered with Option 883)
MS2712E-0556 MS2713E-0556
TD-LTE/LTE-A Over-the-Air Measurements(1)(requires
Option 31 for full functionality. Cannot be ordered with
Option 883)
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 2 of 4)
MS2712E MS2713E Description

1-2 Instrument Description General Information
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MS2712E-0883 MS2713E-0883
LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements(1)(requires
Option 31 for full functionality. Combines functionality
of Options 541, 542, 546, 551, 552, and 556. Cannot
be ordered with Option 541, 542, 546, 551, 552, or
556)
MS2712E-0042 MS2713E-0042 CDMA RF Measurements(1)(cannot be ordered with
Option 884)
MS2712E-0043 MS2713E-0043 CDMA Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered with Option
884)
MS2712E-0033 MS2713E-0033 CDMA Over-the-Air Measurements(1)(requires Option
31. Cannot be ordered with Option 884)
MS2712E-0062 MS2713E-0062 EV-DO RF Measurements(1)(cannot be ordered with
Option 884)
MS2712E-0063 MS2713E-0063 EV-DO Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered with
Option 884)
MS2712E-0034 MS2713E-0034 EV-DO Over-the-Air Measurements(1)(requires Option
31. Cannot be ordered with Option 884)
MS2712E-0884 MS2713E-0884
CDMA/EV-DO Measurements(1)(requires Option 31 for
full functionality. Combines functionality of Options 42,
43, 33, 62, 63, and 34. Cannot be ordered with Option
42, 43, 33, 62, 63, or 34)
MS2712E-0046 MS2713E-0046 Fixed WiMAX RF Measurements(1)(cannot be ordered
with Option 885)
MS2712E-0047 MS2713E-0047 Fixed WiMAX Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered with
Option 885)
MS2712E-0066 MS2713E-0066 Mobile WiMAX RF Measurements(1)(cannot be
ordered with Option 885)
MS2712E-0067 MS2713E-0067 Mobile WiMAX Demodulation(1)(cannot be ordered
with Option 885)
MS2712E-0037 MS2713E-0037
Mobile WiMAX Over-the-Air Measurements(1)(requires
Option 31 for full functionality. Cannot be ordered with
Option 885)
MS2712E-0885 MS2713E-0885
WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements(1)(requires
Option 31 for full functionality. Combines functionality
of Options 46, 47, 66, 67, and 37. Cannot be ordered
with Option 46, 47, 66, 67, or 37)
MS2712E-0030 MS2713E-0030 ISDB-T Digital Video Measurements(1)
MS2712E-0032 MS2713E-0032 ISDB-T SFN Measurements(1)
MS2712E-0079 MS2713E-0079 ISDB-T BER Measurements (requires Option 30.
Cannot be ordered with Option 411)
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 3 of 4)
MS2712E MS2713E Description

General Information 1-3 Calibration and Verification
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1-3 Calibration and Verification
Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the
Spectrum Master by local Anritsu service centers. The Spectrum Master is self-calibrating
and there are no field-adjustable components. Contact information for Anritsu Service
Centers is available at http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us.
1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
Instrument care and preventive maintenance consist of cleaning the unit and inspecting and
cleaning the RF connectors and all accessories. Clean the instrument with a soft, lint-free
cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution.
Connector Care
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.
To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a plain wrench to tighten the
Type-N connectors. The recommended torque is 12 lbf·in to 15 lbf·in (1.36 N·m to 1.70 N·m).
Inadequate torque settings can affect measurement accuracy. Over-tightening connectors can
damage the cable, the connector, the instrument, or all of these items.
Visually inspect connectors for general wear, cleanliness, and for damage such as bent pins or
connector rings. Repair or replace damaged connectors immediately. Dirty connectors can
limit the accuracy of your measurements. Damaged connectors can harm the instrument.
Connection of cables carrying an electrostatic potential, excess power, or excess voltage can
damage the connector, the instrument, or both.
MS2712E-0064 MS2713E-0064 DVB-T/H Digital Video Measurements(1)
MS2712E-0078 MS2713E-0078 DVB-T/H SFN Measurements(1)
MS2712E-0057 MS2713E-0057 DVB-T/H BER Measurements (requires Option 64.
Cannot be ordered with Option 411)
1.Requires Option 9.
Caution To avoid damaging the display or case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Table 1-2. Available Options (Sheet 4 of 4)
MS2712E MS2713E Description

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Connecting Procedure
1. Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip concentrically
into the contact fingers of the female connector.
2. Push connectors straight together. Do not twist or screw them together. A slight
resistance can usually be felt as the center conductors mate.
3. To tighten, turn the connector nut, not the connector body. Major damage can occur to
the center conductor and to the outer conductor if the connector body is twisted.
4. If you use a torque wrench, initially tighten by hand so that approximately 1/8 turn or
45 degrees of rotation remains for the final tightening with the torque wrench.
Relieve any side pressure on the connection (such as from long or heavy cables) in order
to assure consistent torque. Use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from
turning while tightening with the torque wrench.
Do not over-torque the connector.
Disconnecting Procedure
1. If a wrench is needed, use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from turning
while loosening with a second wrench.
2. Complete the disconnection by hand, turning only the connector nut.
3. Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting or bending.
ESD Caution
The Spectrum 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 instrument without discharging the
static charge) may damage the Spectrum Master input circuitry. Instrument 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 Spectrum Master, it is recommended
that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or
antennas to the Spectrum Master. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or
load device to the cable or antenna prior to attaching to the Spectrum 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.

General Information 1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
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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). To
remove the battery:
1. Slide the catch toward the bottom of the instrument.
2. Pull the top of the door away from the unit.
3. Lift out the battery door.
4. Pull straight out on the lanyard to remove the battery pack from the instrument.
The battery that is supplied with the Spectrum Master may need charging before use. The
battery can be charged while it is installed in the Spectrum Master by using the AC-DC
Adapter, or outside the Spectrum Master with the optional Dual Battery Charger. Refer to
“Symbols and Indicators” on page 2-8 for a description of battery symbols.
Note
When inserting the battery, the battery label should face the back of the instrument
and the end where the battery contacts are located slides in first. If the battery
door does not latch closed, the battery may be inserted incorrectly.
Figure 1-1. Battery Compartment
Note
Use only Anritsu Company approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this
instrument. Anritsu recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the
instrument.

1-5 Secure Environment Workplace General Information
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1-5 Secure Environment Workplace
This section details the types of memory in the Spectrum Master, how to delete stored user
files in internal memory, and recommended usage in a secure environment workplace.
Spectrum Master Memory Types
The instrument contains non-volatile disk-on-a-chip memory, EEPROM, and volatile DRAM
memory. The instrument does not have a hard disk drive or any other type of volatile or
non-volatile memory.
Disk-On-A-Chip (DOC): DOC is used for storage of instrument firmware, factory calibration
information, user measurements, setups, and .jpg screen images. User information stored on
the DOC is erased by the master reset process described below.
EEPROM: This memory stores the model number, serial number, and calibration data for the
instrument. Also stored here are the user-set operating parameters such as frequency range.
During the master reset process, all operating parameters stored in the EEPROM are set to
standard factory default values.
RAM Memory: This is volatile memory used to store parameters needed for the normal
operation of the instrument along with current measurements. This memory is reset
whenever the instrument is restarted.
External USB Flash Drive (not included with the instrument): This memory may be selected
as the destination for saved measurements and setups for the instrument. The user can also
copy the contents of the internal disk-on-chip memory to the external flash memory for
storage or data transfer. The external Flash USB can be reformatted or sanitized using
software on a PC.
Refer to Chapter 4, “File Management” for additional information on saving and copying files
to the USB flash drive.
Caution
When using the Automotive Power 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, discontinue
use immediately.

General Information 1-5 Secure Environment Workplace
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Erase All User Files in Internal Memory
Perform a Master Reset:
1. Turn the instrument on.
2. Press the Shift button, then the System (8) button.
3. Press the System Options submenu key.
4. Press the Reset key, then the Master Reset key.
A message box will be displayed to warn the user that all settings will be returned to
factory default values and all user files will be deleted. This is a standard file deletion
and does not involve overwriting existing information.
5. Press the ENTER button to complete the master reset.
6. The instrument will reboot and the reset is complete.
Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment
Set the Spectrum Master to save files to the external USB Flash drive:
1. Attach the external Flash drive and turn the instrument on.
2. Press the Shift button, then the File (7) button.
3. Press the Save submenu key.
4. Press the Change Save Location submenu key, then select the USB drive with the
rotary knob, Up/Down arrow keys, or the touch screen.
5. Press the Set Location submenu key.
The external USB drive is now the default location for saving files.
Note
Not all USB drives are compatible with the instrument. 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. Some drives can be made to work by reformatting
them using the FAT32 format.

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MS2712E/13E User Guide PN: 10580-00251 Rev. T 2-1
Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Anritsu Spectrum Master. It describes the
instrument front panel, touch screen display, and the connector panel. For detailed
information on the instrument’s test and measurement functions, refer to one of the Anritsu
user documents listed in Appendix A, “Measurement Guides”.
2-2 Turning On the Spectrum Master
The Anritsu Spectrum Master is capable of approximately three hours of continuous
operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to “Battery Replacement”
on page 1-9). The Spectrum Master can also be operated from a 12 VDC source (which will
simultaneously charge the battery). This can be achieved with either the Anritsu AC-DC
Adapter or the Automotive Power Adapter. Both items are included as standard accessories
with the Spectrum Master. Refer to the instrument Technical Data Sheet.
To turn on the Spectrum Master, press the green On/Off button on the front panel (see
Figure 2-1 on page 2-2).
The Spectrum Master takes approximately 60 seconds to complete power-up and to load the
application software. At the completion of this process, the instrument is ready for use.
Caution
When using the Automotive Power 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, discontinue
use immediately.
Note Keep the fan inlet and exhaust ports clear of obstructions at all times for proper
ventilation and cooling of the instrument.

2-3 Instrument Front Panel Instrument Overview
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2-3 Instrument Front Panel
The Spectrum Master uses a touch screen and keypad for data input. See Figure 2-1. The five
bottom menu keys and up to eight submenu keys on the right side of the display are touch
screen keys. The menu and submenu keys vary depending on the current measurement mode,
installed options, and instrument function selected.
LED Indicators
Power LED
The Power LED is located on the left of the On/Off button. The LED is solid green when the
instrument is on, and blinks slowly when the unit is off but is connected to an external power
source.
Charge LED
The Charge LED is located on the right of the On/Off button. The LED blinks slowly when the
battery is charging and is solid green when the battery is fully charged.
Figure 2-1. Spectrum Master Front Panel and Interface Screen
Touch Screen
Main Menu Keys
On/Off Button
Numeric Keypad/
Shift Menu Keys (0 to 9)
Printed in Blue
Touch Screen
Submenu Keys
Fan Inlet Port
Fan Inlet Port
Fan Exhaust
Port
Shift Key
Menu Key
Rotary Knob
Escape Key