Anritsu MG3700A MG3700A User manual

Document No.: M-W2496AE-19.0
ANRITSU CORPORATION
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E
Vector Signal Generator
MG3740A
Analog Signal Generator
Operation Manual
(IQproducerTM)
19th Edition
•For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
•
Additional safety and warning information is provided
within the MG3700A Vector Signal Generator
Operation Manual (Mainframe) or MG3710A/MG3710E
Vector Signal Generator / MG3740A Analog Signal
Generator Operation Manual. Please also refer to them
before using the equipment.
•
Keep this manual with the equipment.

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MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator
MG3740A Analog Signal Generator
Operation Manual (IQproducerTM)
1 November 2004 (First Edition)
30 September 2020 (19th Edition)
Copyright © 2004-2020 ANRITSU CORPORATION.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the
publisher.
The operational instructions of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
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Equipment Certificate
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shipment and meets the published specifications.
Anritsu Warranty
•During the warranty period, Anritsu Corporation will repair or exchange this
software free-of-charge if it proves defective when used as described in the
operation manual.
•The warranty period is 6 months from the purchase date.
•The warranty period after repair or exchange will remain 6 months from
the original purchase date, or 30 days from the date of repair or
exchange, depending on whichever is longer.
•This warranty does not cover damage to this software caused by Acts of
God, natural disasters, and misuse or mishandling by the customer.
In addition, this warranty is valid only for the original equipment purchaser. It
is not transferable if the equipment is resold.
Anritsu Corporation shall assume no liability for damage or financial loss of
the customer due to the use of or a failure to use this equipment, unless the
damage or loss is caused due to Anritsu Corporation’s intentional or gross
negligence.
Anritsu Corporation Contact
In the event of this equipment malfunctions, please contact an Anritsu
Service and Sales office. Contact information can be found on the last page
of the printed version of this manual, and is available in a separate file on the
PDF version.

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her they are export-controlled items or not.
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IQproducer
TM
is a registered trademark of Anritsu Corporation.

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Software End-User License Agreement (EULA)
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before using (includes executing, copying, installing, registering, etc.) this Software (includes programs,
databases, scenarios, etc., used to operate, set, etc., Anritsu electronic equipment, etc.). By using this
Software, you shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the terms of this EULA, and Anritsu
Corporation (hereafter Anritsu) hereby grants you the right to use this Software with the Anritsu
specified equipment (hereafter Equipment) for the purposes set out in this EULA.
Article 1. Grant of License and Limitations
1. You may not to sell, transfer, rent, lease,
lend, disclose, sublicense, or otherwise
distribute this Software to third parties,
whether or not paid therefor.
2. You may make one copy of this Software for
backup purposes only.
3. You are not permitted to reverse engineer,
disassemble, decompile, modify or create
derivative works of this Software.
4. This EULA allows you to install one copy of
this Software on one piece of Equipment.
Article 2. Disclaimers
To the extent not prohibited by law, in no
event shall Anritsu be liable for direct, or
any incidental, special, indirect or
consequential damages whatsoever,
including, without limitation, damages for
loss of profits, loss of data, business
interruption or any other commercial
damages or losses, and damages claimed by
third parties, arising out of or related to your
use or inability to use this Software, unless
the damages are caused due to Anritsu’s
intentional or gross negligence.
Article 3. Limitation of Liability
1. If a fault (bug) is discovered in this Software,
failing this Software to operate as described
in the operation manual or specifications
even though you have used this Software as
described in the manual, Anritsu shall at its
own discretion, fix the bug, or replace the
software, or suggest a workaround,
free-of-charge, provided, however, that the
faults caused by the following items and any
of your lost or damaged data whatsoever
shall be excluded from repair and the
warranty.
i) If this Software is deemed to be used
for purposes not described in the
operation manual or specifications.
ii) If this Software has been used in
conjunction with other
non-Anritsu-approved software.
iii) If this Software or the Equipment has
been modified, repaired, or otherwise
altered without Anritsu's prior
approval.
iv) For any other reasons out of Anritsu's
direct control and responsibility, such
as but not limited to, natural disasters,
software virus infections, or any
devices other than this Equipment, etc.
2. Expenses incurred for transport, hotel, daily
allowance, etc., for on-site repairs or
replacement by Anritsu engineers
necessitated by the above faults shall be
borne by you.
3. The warranty period for faults listed in
Section 1 of this Article shall be either 6
months from the date of purchase of this
Software or 30 days after the date of repair
or replacement, whichever is longer.

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Article 4. Export Restrictions
You shall not use or otherwise export or
re-export directly or indirectly this Software
except as authorized by the laws and
regulations of Japan and the United States,
etc. In particular, this Software shall not be
exported or re-exported (a) into any Japan or
US embargoed countries or (b) to anyone
restricted by the Japanese export control
regulations, or the US Treasury
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Nationals or the US Department of
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List. In using this Software, you warrant
that you are not located in any such
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You also agree that you will not use or
otherwise export or re-export this Software
for any purposes prohibited by the Japanese
and US laws and regulations, including,
without limitation, the development, design
and manufacture or production of missiles or
nuclear, chemical or biological weapons of
mass destruction, and conventional
weapons.
Article 5. Change of Terms
Anritsu may change without your approval
the terms of this EULA if the changes are for
the benefit of general customers, or are
reasonable in light of the purpose of this
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the time of change, Anritsu will inform you
of those changes and its effective date, as a
general rule 45 days, in advance on its
website, or in writing or by e-mail.
Article 6. Termination
1. Anritsu may terminate this EULA
immediately if you violate any conditions
described herein. This EULA shall also be
terminated immediately by Anritsu if there
is any good reason that it is deemed difficult
to continue this EULA, such as your
violation of Anritsu copyrights, patents, etc.
or any laws and ordinances, or if it turns out
that you belong to an antisocial organization
or has a socially inappropriate relationship
with members of such organization.
2. You and Anritsu may terminate this EULA
by a written notice to the other party 30
days in advance.
Article 7. Damages
If Anritsu suffers any damages or loss,
financial or otherwise, due to your violation
of the terms of this EULA, Anritsu shall
have the right to seek proportional damages
from you.
Article 8. Responsibility after Termination
Upon termination of this EULA in
accordance with Article 6, you shall cease all
uses of this Software immediately and shall
as directed by Anritsu either destroy or
return this Software and any backup copies,
full or partial, to Anritsu.
Article 9. Negotiation for Dispute
Resolution
If matters of interpretational dispute or
items not covered under this EULA arise,
they shall be resolved by negotiations in
good faith between you and Anritsu.
Article 10. Governing Law and Court of
Jurisdiction
This EULA shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of
Japan without regard to the principles of the
conflict of laws thereof, and any disputes
arising from or in relation to this EULA that
cannot be resolved by negotiation described
in Article 9 shall be subject to and be settled
by the exclusive agreed jurisdiction of the
Tokyo District Court of Japan.
Revision History:
February 29th, 2020

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Protection Against Computer Virus Infections
Prior to the software installation
Before installing this software or any other software recommended or
approved by Anritsu, run a virus scan on your computer, including
removable media (e.g. USB flash drive and CF memory card) you
want to connect to your computer.
When using this software
and connecting with the measuring instrument
●Copying files and data
On your computer, do not save any copies other than the following:
-Files and data provided by Anritsu
-Files created by this software
-Files specified in this document
Before copying these files and/or data, run a virus scan, including
removable media (e.g. USB flash drive and CF memory card).
●Connecting to network
Connect your computer to the network that provides adequate
protection against computer viruses.
●Protection against malware (malicious software such as viruses).
To connect your computer to network, the following is advised.
-Activate Firewall.
-Install important updates of Windows.
-
Use antivirus software.
Cautions on Proper Operation of Software
This software may not operate normally if any of the f
ollowing operations
are performed
on your computer:
Simultaneously
running any software other than that recommended or
approved by Anritsu
Closing the lid (Laptop computer)
T
urning on the screen saver function
T
urning on the battery-power saving function (Laptop computer)
For how to turn off the functions, refer to the
operation manual that came
with your computer.

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About This Manual
 Composition of Operation Manuals
The operation manuals for the MG3700A Vector Signal Generator, the
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator and the MG3740A Analog
Signal Generator are comprised as shown in the figure below.
Details on the mainframe and the standard waveform pattern are
provided in each operation manual separately. Read them when needed
in addition to this manual.
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator
MG3740A Analog Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducerTM)
IQproducer
TM
Operation Manuals
for each communication system
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator
MG3740A Analog Signal Generator
Operation Manual (Main frame)
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual
(Standard Waveform Pattern)
Waveform Pattern Operation Manuals
for each communication system
 Scope of This Manual
This manual mainly describes installation and operation methods of the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A IQproducerTM, which is
Windows application software for the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E
Vector Signal Generator and the MG3740A Analog Signal Generator.
The installation method of this software is described in Chapter 2
“Installation,” and the basic functions and the outline of operation are
described in Chapter 4 “Operations for Each Function.”
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator MG3740A Analog Signal
Generator Operation Manual
is hereinafter referred to as
MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A Operation Manual (Mainframe) .

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Name Used in IQproducerTM Operation
Manuals and Waveform Pattern Operation
Manuals for Each Communication System
In IQproducerTM operation manuals and Waveform Pattern operation
manuals for each communication system, it is assumed that you use
MG3710A unless otherwise noted. If you use MG3710E, read MG3710A
as MG3710E.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................ I
Chapter 1 Outline ....................................... 1-1
1.1 Outline of Product ...................................................... 1-2
1.2 Outline of Functions ................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Installation ................................. 2-1
2.1 Operating Environment .............................................. 2-2
2.2 Installation and Uninstallation Procedure .................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Basic Operations ...................... 3-1
3.1 Operations for Menu .................................................. 3-2
3.2 Operations for Dialog Box .......................................... 3-4
3.3 Using Touch Panel .................................................... 3-7

IV.
Chapter 4 Operations for Each Function . 4-1
4.1 Starting/Exiting IQproducerTM .................................... 4-5
4.2 Common Platform Screen ......................................... 4-10
4.3 CCDF Graph Display ................................................. 4-14
4.4 FFT Graph Display .................................................... 4-28
4.5 File Conversion on Convert Screen ........................... 4-41
4.6 File Transfer and Loading to Memory
in Transfer & Setting Panel Screen ........................... 4-71
4.7 File Transfer and Loading to
Memory Using Transfer & Setting Wizard ................. 4-99
4.8 Combining Waveform Patterns
by Combination File Edit Function ............................. 4-105
4.9 Generating AWGN Waveform Pattern ....................... 4-116
4.10 W-CDMA Downlink Waveform Pattern Generation
Function ..................................................................... 4-122
4.11 W-CDMA Uplink Waveform Pattern Generation
Function ..................................................................... 4-153
4.12 Help Screen ............................................................... 4-179
4.13 Time Domain Graph Display ...................................... 4-180
4.14 Clipping Function ....................................................... 4-198
Chapter 5 Detail Description ..................... 5-1
5.1 Installing License File ................................................ 5-2
5.2 Transferring Waveform Pattern ................................. 5-4
5.3 Transferring File from
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A to PC ..... 5-6
5.4 Generating Waveform Pattern ................................... 5-9
Appendix A Error Messages ....................... A-1
Index .......................................................... Index-1

Chapter 1 Outline
1-1
This chapter provides an outline of the IQproducerTM.
1.1 Outline of Product ...................................................... 1-2
1.2 Outline of Functions ................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Signal generation application
corresponding to communications system .... 1-3
1.2.2 CCDF graph display function ........................ 1-3
1.2.3 FFT graph display function............................ 1-3
1.2.4 File conversion function................................. 1-3
1.2.5 Transfer & Setting function ............................ 1-4
1.2.6 Combination file edit function ........................ 1-4
1.2.7 AWGN waveform pattern generation
function .......................................................... 1-4
1.2.8 Time domain graph display function.............. 1-4
1.2.9 Clipping function ............................................ 1-4

Chapter 1 Outline
1-2
1.1 Outline of Product
The IQproducerTM (hereafter referred to as “IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A”) is Windows application
software used to generate a modulated waveform pattern to be used in
the Vector Signal Generator MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E or the
Analog Signal Generator MG3740A, which integrates an arbitrary
waveform generator. The IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A also transfers the generated
data to the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A via LAN.
Note that it is required to purchase a license key corresponding to the
serial number of your MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A when
actually using a waveform file generated by the modulated waveform
pattern generator IQproducerTM (hereafter, referred to as “signal
generation application”) corresponding to each communications system
with the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A.
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A also
enables to display the Complimentary Cumulative Distribution Function
(CCDF) results and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) results of a generated
modulated waveform pattern in graph. In addition, it can convert an
ASCII-format waveform pattern generated by your signal generation
application tool to a binary-format waveform pattern that can be used in
the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A.
This operation manual describes the functions of the IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A, except for the signal
generation application.
Anritsu
MG3700A
LAN
Figure 1.1-1 System configuration diagram

1.2 Outline of Functions
1-3
1.2 Outline of Functions
1.2.1 Signal generation application corresponding to communications
system
Signal generation applications that generate modulation waveform
patterns are provided for each communications system. For detailed
information on the operations and functions of these applications, refer to
the operation manual of each signal generation application.
1.2.2 CCDF graph display function
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can read
a modulation waveform pattern generated by each signal generation
application and display it in the CCDF graph with up to eight traces.
The CCDF graph displayed on the screen can be printed out and saved
into a CSV-format file.
1.2.3 FFT graph display function
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can read
a modulation waveform pattern generated by each signal generation
application and display it in the FFT graph with up to four traces.
The FFT graph displayed on the screen can be printed out and saved into
a CSV-format file.
1.2.4 File conversion function
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can
convert an ASCII-format waveform pattern generated by simulation
software or other external software to a binary-format modulation
waveform pattern file that can be used in the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A.
It can convert a digitized file that is created by the MS2690A
/MS2691A/MS2692A, MS2830A or MS2840A Signal Analyzer using the
digitize function, and convert a waveform pattern for the MS269x,
MS2830A or MS2840A into a binary-format modulation waveform
pattern that can be used in the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A. Conversely, a waveform
pattern for the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can also be
converted into a file that can be used in the
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, MS2830A or MS2840A Signal Analyzer.

Chapter 1 Outline
1-4.
1.2.5 Transfer & Setting function
This is an application used to transfer waveform pattern files, screen
copy images, log files, updating programs, etc., to the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A via Ethernet.
The FTP function used to transfer files to the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A and the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A authentication function are
included. It is also possible to load a waveform pattern saved in the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A’s hard disk to its waveform
memory.
In addition, the usage condition of the
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A’s waveform memory can be
checked and defragmentation can be executed if necessary with this
function.
1.2.6 Combination file edit function
This is a file creation function to define combinations of multiple
waveform patterns to be allocated in the arbitrary waveform memory on
the MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A.
This function enables definition of additional combinations of two
waveform patterns as well as time-series switching among multiple
waveform patterns while keeping signal synchronization.
1.2.7 AWGN waveform pattern generation function
This function enables generation of AWGN waveform patterns with any
bandwidth.
By setting the sampling rate or bandwidth, this function generates
AWGN waveform patterns that can be used in combination with existing
waveform patterns.
1.2.8 Time domain graph display function
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can read
a modulation waveform pattern generated by each signal generation
application and display it in the time domain graph, with up to four
traces.
1.2.9 Clipping function
This function performs clipping processing for a waveform pattern
generated by each signal generation application.

Chapter 2 Installation
2-1
This chapter describes how to install/uninstall the IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A in a PC.
2.1 Operating Environment.............................................. 2-2
2.2 Installation and Uninstallation Procedure .................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installation procedure .................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Upgrade procedure........................................ 2-7
2.2.3 Uninstallation procedure................................ 2-8

Chapter 2 Installation/Uninstallation
2-2
2.1 Operating Environment
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A requires
the following environment.
Table 2.1-1 Operating environment
PC
OS
IQproducerTM Version 16.01 or earlier
Windows XP /Windows Vista/Windows7
IQproducerTM Version 17.00 or later
Windows7/Windows10
CPU
PentiumIII 1 GHz equivalent or faster
Memory
512 MB or more
Hard disk free space
5 GB or more free space on the drive where
the IQproducer
TM
is to be installed.
Peripheral device
Display
Displays with a resolution of 1024 × 768
pixels are best viewed using a small font
setting.

2.2 Installation and Uninstallation Procedure
2-3
2.2 Installation and Uninstallation Procedure
The IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A can be
installed interactively by activating the setup program.
If resident virus check programs are running on your PC, exit them
before activating the IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A setup program, as well as
other Windows applications in progress.
Note:
IF you upgrade the IQproducerTM for
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A after the version 3.00
(hereafter referred to as “new software”) in PC in which the
IQproducerTM for MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E/MG3740A before
version 2.01 (hereafter referred to as “old software”) is installed,
please execute the setup file of the old software and uninstall it
before executing the setup file of new software. However, if the
short file name support was disabled on your Windows, old
software cannot be uninstalled. In this case, instead of uninstalling
the old software, execute the setup file of the new software and
specify the installation folder of the old software for the
Destination Folder, thereby installing the new software, while
overwriting the old one.
Note:
Versions 12.00 and later of this software are installed in a different
default destination folder than earlier versions. To install this
software in the same folder as versions prior to 12.00, set the
correct installation destination folder and then run the installer.
However, operation of this software is not assured if it is installed
in the path C:\Program Files when using Windows Vista or
Windows 7. When using Windows Vista or Windows 7, we
recommend keeping Destination Folder as the default install
destination.
Note:
This software of version 13.00 or later requires you to have
installed Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86).
In addition, this software of version 13.00 or later does not work on
Windows2000.

Chapter 2 Installation/Uninstallation
2-4
Note:
When you run the setup program for IQproducerTM version 14.02
or later (hereafter referred to as “new software”) on the PC to
which IQproducerTM version 14.01 or earlier (hereafter referred to
as “old software”) has been installed, the automatic uninstallation
of the old software starts.
When the old software has been successfully uninstalled, the
installation of the new software starts.
Note:
To downgrade from IQproducerTM version 14.02 or later (hereafter
referred to as “new software”) to IQproducerTM version 14.01 or
earlier (hereafter referred to as “old software”), uninstall the new
software before installing the old software.