Anritsu VectorStar ME7838D4 User manual

Quick Start Guide
VectorStar™ME7838D4
Multiport Broadband/Banded
Millimeter-Wave System
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System
ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz
Part Number: 10410-00770
Revision: B
Published: December 2019
Copyright 2019 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com

1. ME7838D4 Main Components
QSG-2 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 150 GHz
This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838D4 Multiport Broadband/Banded mm-Wave VNA
System assembly. For additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the assembly,
configuration, setup, and initial testing of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar™ ME7838x4 Series Multiport
Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00734.
This and all other documentation that supports the ME7838D4 is available on the VectorStar product web
page:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-us/products-solutions/products/ms4640b-series.aspx
On this web page, you can select various tabs for more information about your instrument. Included is a
“Library” tab which contains links to all the latest technical documentation related to this instrument.
1. ME7838D4 Main Components
ME7838D4 Broadband Systems
The ME7838D4 Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:
•MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband
Connection Capability)
•MN4697C Multiport Test Set
•3736B Broadband Test Set
•3739C Broadband Test Set
•Four MA25300A Millimeter-Wave Modules
•Front and rear panel cables
ME7838D4 Banded Systems
The ME7838D4 Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:
•MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x
•MN4694C Multiport Test Set
•3736B Broadband Test Set
•3739C Broadband Test Set
•Four 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or four OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave Modules
•Front and rear panel cables
Caution
A MS464xA/B VNA unit is heavy. To avoid personal injury, it must be lifted and
maneuvered by at least two people during installation.
If mounting on a workbench surface, first position the 3739C Broadband Test Set
with access to its front and rear panels. Stack the remaining test sets on top of one
another, then finally the VNA.
If mounting into rack or console, make sure the Test Sets have been installed, and
that the rack/console is carefully positioned on a flat and level surface. If equipped,
make sure any casters are locked. Use two people to lift the VNA unit and two to
guide it into its shelf rails.
The test loops on the front and rear panels of the VNA are delicate. Be careful not to
bump or bend the test loops.

2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)
VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B QSG-3
2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components
(MS464xA VNA)
In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.
Figure 1 ME7838D4 – Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xA VNA)
WARNING
No operator service-
able parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Ext
Alc
Out
Ext
Analog
In
a1ba2b2
IF Outputs
External I/O
~ LINE INPUT
47-63 Hz
85-240 VAC
150 VA Max
Fuse 250V 2A T
CAUTION
Do not operate with
power cord ungrounded.
CAUTION
For continued fire protection
replace only with specified
type and rated fuse.
Cable Length
Standard Extended
Module Interface
MN469xC
Test Set
3736B
Test Set
3739C
Test Set
MS464xA
VNA
1
1
2
2
3
4
11 15
16
17
1812
13
14
19
20
21
22
5
6666
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7
8
8
9
9

2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)
QSG-4 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG
Table 1. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (1 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To
1 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in MS464xA port labeled:
Ext Analog Out
3736B port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
2 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in MS464xA port labeled:
Ext ALC
3736B port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
3 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ANALOG
OUT
3739C port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
4 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in 3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ALC IN
3739C port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
5
73598-1a
(5 cable
bundle)
DB-25 3736B port labeled:
TO TEST SET EXTERNAL I/O
3739C port labeled:
EXTERNAL I/O
6
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-1
3-72243-2
3-72243-3
3-72243-4
3736B ports labeled:
(IF INPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
3739C ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
73-80734a
(5 cable
bundle)
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-21
3-72243-22
3-72243-23
3-72243-24
MS464xA ports labeled:
(Inputs/Outputs)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
3736B ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
8DB-25
MS464xA port labeled:
External I/O
3736B port labeled:
TO VNA EXTERNAL I/O
9 2100-1 GPIB, 1 m MS464xA port labeled:
Dedicated GPIB
MN469xC port labeled:
IEEE 488.2 GPIB
11 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
b2 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 OUTPUT
12 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
b2 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 INPUT
13 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
P2 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src OUTPUT
14 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
P2 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT
15 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
b1 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 OUTPUT
16 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
b1 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 INPUT
17 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
P1 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src OUTPUT

2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)
VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B QSG-5
18 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xA port labeled:
P1 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src INPUT
19 MS464xA VNA
20 MN469xC Test Set
21 3736B Test Set
22 3739C Test Set
a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in).
Table 1. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (2 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To

3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
QSG-6 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG
3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 2 or Figure 3, and
Table 2.
Cable Connections (Systems with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture)
Figure 2 ME7838D4 Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (With Option 031)
WARNING
No operator service-
able parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Ext
Alc
Out
Ext
Analog
In
a1ba2b2
IF Outputs
External I/O
~ LINE INPUT
47-63 Hz
85-240 VAC
150 VA Max
Fuse 250V 2A T
CAUTION
Do not operate with
power cord ungrounded.
CAUTION
For continued fire protection
replace only with specified
type and rated fuse.
Cable Length
Standard Extended
Module Interface
MN469xC
Test Set
3736B
Test Set
3739C
Test Set
MS464xB
VNA
3
11 15
16
17
18
12
13
14
19
20
21
22
5
6666
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7
8
8
9
9
Ext In ALC 1
and
Ext In ALC 2
(With Option 031)
Ext ALC 1
(With
Option 031)
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
Ext ALC 2
(With
Option 031)

3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B QSG-7
Cable Connections (Systems without Option 031)
Figure 3 ME7838D4 Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (No Option 031)
WARNING
No operator service-
able parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Ext
Alc
Out
Ext
Analog
In
a1ba2b2
IF Outputs
External I/O
~ LINE INPUT
47-63 Hz
85-240 VAC
150 VA Max
Fuse 250V 2A T
CAUTION
Do not operate with
power cord ungrounded.
CAUTION
For continued fire protection
replace only with specified
type and rated fuse.
Cable Length
Standard Extended
Module Interface
MN469xC
Test Set
3736B
Test Set
3739C
Test Set
MS464xB
VNA
3
11 15
16
17
18
12
13
14
19
20
21
22
5
6666
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7
8
8
9
9
1
1
2
2
4

3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
QSG-8 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG
Table 2. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (1 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To
13-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in MS464xB port labeled:
Ext Analog Out
3736B port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
2
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 1
(No Option 031) (Figure 3)
3736B port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 1
(With Option 031) (Figure 2)
3739C port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 2
(With Option 031) (Figure 2)
3736B port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
33-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ANALOG
OUT
3739C port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
43-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ALC IN
(Figure 3)
(Not used with Option 031)
3739C port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
5
73598-1a
(5 cable
bundle)
DB-25 3736B port labeled:
TO TEST SET EXTERNAL I/O
3739C port labeled:
EXTERNAL I/O
6
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-1
3-72243-2
3-72243-3
3-72243-4
3736B ports labeled:
(IF INPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
3739C ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
73-80734a
(5 cable
bundle)
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-21
3-72243-22
3-72243-23
3-72243-24
MS464xB ports labeled:
(Inputs/Outputs)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
3736B ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
8DB-25 MS464xB port labeled:
External I/O
3736B port labeled:
TO VNA EXTERNAL I/O
92100-1 GPIB, 1 m MS464xB port labeled:
Dedicated GPIB
MN469xC port labeled:
IEEE 488.2 GPIB
11 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b2 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 OUTPUT
12 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b2 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 INPUT
13 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P2 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src OUTPUT

3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B QSG-9
14 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P2 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT
15 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b1 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 OUTPUT
16 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b1 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 INPUT
17 62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P1 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src OUTPUT
18 62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P1 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src INPUT
19 MS464xB VNA
20 MN469xC Test Set
21 3736B Test Set
22 3739C Test Set
a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in).
Table 2. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (2 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To

4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
QSG-10 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838D4 QSG
4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
Make the semi-rigid cable connections as shown in Figure 4 or Figure 5, and in Table 3.
If your system has Option 031 Dual Source Architecture (MS464xB only), use Figure 4. If your system does not
have Option 031, use Figure 5.
Figure 4 ME7838D4 Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Connections (with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture)
+27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE
ALL PORTS: CAUTION
Standby Operate
Frequency
Power
Sweep
Avg
Response
Display
Scale
Marker
Channel
Trace
Measurement
Calibration
Application
File
System
Help
Preset
RF LO 2
Out Out In In
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7
8
9
10
23
4
5 5
3
1
Install Termination
Removed from
VNA RF1 or RF2
6