Anrtisu Cell Master MT8212B User manual

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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 defec-
tive during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for
equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the origi-
nal 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 op-
eration outside the environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty is
expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer's sole and
exclusive remedies.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information
Introduction ..................................1-1
Description ...................................1-1
Options .....................................1-1
Printers .....................................1-2
Standard Accessories .............................1-2
Optional Accessories..............................1-3
Performance Specifications ..........................1-6
Preventive Maintenance ...........................1-13
Calibration ..................................1-13
InstaCal Module ...............................1-14
Annual Verification..............................1-14
ESD Precautions ...............................1-14
Mode References ...............................1-14
Chapter 2 - Functions and Operations
Introduction ..................................2-1
Connector Panel ................................2-1
Display Overview ...............................2-3
Front Panel Overview .............................2-4
Function Hard Keys ..............................2-5
Keypad Hard Keys ...............................2-6
Soft Keys....................................2-7
Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode ......................2-8
Spectrum Analyzer Mode ..........................2-16
Power Meter (Internal) Mode.........................2-29
Power Monitor (External Detector) (Option 5)................2-34
High Accuracy Power Sensor Mode (Option 19) ..............2-37
Transmission Measurement Mode (Option 21) ...............2-39
Interference Analyzer Mode (Option 25)...................2-49
Channel Scanner Mode (Option 27) .....................2-61
CW Signal Generator Mode (Option 28) ...................2-66
GSM Mode (Option 40) ...........................2-69
CDMA Mode (Options 33, 42 and 43) ....................2-73
T1 Tester Mode (Option 50) .........................2-80
E1 Tester Mode (Option 50) .........................2-86
EVDO Mode (Options 34, 62, and 63) ....................2-91
Symbols....................................2-98
Self Test ...................................2-99
Error Messages ...............................2-100
Battery Information .............................2-105
Charging a New Battery...........................2-105
Determining Remaining Battery Life ....................2-106
Important Battery Information .......................2-108
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Chapter 3 - Getting Started
Introduction ..................................3-1
Power On Procedure ..............................3-1
Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode ......................3-2
Spectrum Analyzer Mode ..........................3-10
All Modes...................................3-14
Selecting a Signal Standard..........................3-14
Save and Recall a Setup ...........................3-14
Save and Recall a Display ..........................3-15
Changing the Units ..............................3-15
Changing the Language............................3-16
Adjusting Markers ..............................3-16
Adjusting Limits ...............................3-17
Adjusting the LCD Brightness ........................3-18
Printing ....................................3-19
Using the Soft Carrying Case.........................3-20
Chapter 4 - Cable & Antenna Analyzer Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................4-1
Line Sweep Fundamentals ...........................4-1
CW Mode ...................................4-2
Information Required for a Line Sweep ....................4-3
Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures .....................4-3
Chapter 5 - Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................5-1
Measurement Fundamentals ..........................5-1
Preamplifier ..................................5-3
Preamplifier Operation.............................5-3
Preamplifier Measurement Example......................5-4
Dynamic Attenuation Control .........................5-6
Selecting the Signal Standard and Channel ..................5-7
Field Strength Measurements .........................5-8
Occupied Bandwidth..............................5-9
Channel Power Measurement ........................5-11
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio ........................5-13
AM/FM Demodulation ............................5-15
Demodulation Procedure ...........................5-15
Carrier to Interference Ratio (C/I) ......................5-17
Chapter 6 - Internal Power Meter Mode
Introduction ..................................6-1
Power Measurement ..............................6-1
Offset Calibration ...............................6-2
Chapter 7 - Power Monitor Mode (Option 5)
Introduction ..................................7-1
Power Measurement ..............................7-1
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Chapter 8 - High Accuracy Power Meter
Introduction ..................................8-1
Power Measurement ..............................8-2
Chapter 9 - T1 Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................9-1
T1 Fundamentals................................9-1
G.821 Measurement Definitions ........................9-2
Network Equipment ..............................9-2
Testing T1 Circuits...............................9-4
In Service Testing ...............................9-4
Out-Of-Service Testing ............................9-7
DS0 Testing..................................9-12
Chapter 10 - E1 Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................10-1
E1 Fundamentals ...............................10-1
G.821 Measurement Definitions .......................10-2
Network Equipment .............................10-2
Testing E1 Circuits ..............................10-3
In Service Testing ..............................10-3
Out-Of-Service Testing............................10-8
VF Channel Access Testing .........................10-11
Chapter 11 - Transmission Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................11-1
Measuring Active Devices ..........................11-1
Calibration ..................................11-1
Transmission Measurement Procedure ....................11-3
Bias Tee (Option 10A) ............................11-4
Chapter 12 - GPS Feature
Introduction ..................................12-1
Activating the GPS Feature..........................12-1
Saving with GPS Information ........................12-3
Recalling GPS Information ..........................12-3
Chapter 13 - CDMA Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................13-1
CDMA Measurements ............................13-1
CDMA RF Measurements ..........................13-6
Demodulator, cdmaOne and CDMA2000 Measurements ..........13-7
Over The Air Measurements ........................13-10
Chapter 14 - GSM Measurement Mode
Introduction ..................................14-1
Configuration .................................14-1
Measurement Results .............................14-4
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Chapter 15 - Interference Analyzer Mode
Introduction ..................................15-1
Interference Analysis .............................15-1
Spectrogram .................................15-1
Signal Strength ................................15-3
RSSI .....................................15-4
Signal ID ...................................15-5
Chapter 16 - Channel Scanner Mode
Introduction ..................................16-1
Channel Scanner ...............................16-1
Chapter 17 - Signal Generator Mode
Introduction ..................................17-1
Required Equipment .............................17-1
Procedure ...................................17-1
Operation with Option 5, External Power Monitor..............17-2
Softkeys....................................17-3
Negative Offset ................................17-3
Chapter 18 - EVDO Mode
Introduction ..................................18-1
Cell Master Setup...............................18-1
EVDO Over The Air Measurements ....................18-11
Activating the GPS Feature .........................18-11
Chapter 19 - Handheld Software Tools
Introduction ..................................19-1
Features ....................................19-1
System Requirements.............................19-1
Installation ..................................19-2
Using Handheld Software Tools .......................19-3
Downloading Traces .............................19-3
Plot Capture to the PC ............................19-4
Plot Upload to the Instrument ........................19-4
Plot Properties ................................19-4
Signal Standards Editor ...........................19-11
Appendix A - Reference Data
Coaxial Cable Technical Data.........................A-1
Antenna Technical Data ............................A-4
Appendix B - Windowing
Introduction ..................................B-1
Examples ...................................B-1
Appendix C - Signal Standards
Introduction ..................................C-1
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Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction
This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, pre-
ventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Cell Master™ model MT8212B.
Throughout this manual, the term Cell Master will refer to the MT8212B.
Model Frequency Range
MT8212B Cable and Antenna Analyzer Mode: 25 to 4000 MHz
Spectrum Analyzer Mode: 100 kHz to 3000 MHz
Power Meter Mode: 4.5 MHz to 3000 MHz
Description
The Cell Master model MT8212B is a hand held cable and antenna analyzer, power meter
and spectrum analyzer that includes a keypad to enter data and a color liquid crystal display
(LCD) to provide graphic indications of various measurements.
The Cell Master is capable of up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged
field-replaceable battery and can be operated from a 12Vdc source. Built-in energy conser-
vation features can be used to extend battery life.
The Cell Master is designed for measuring SWR, return loss, cable insertion loss and locat-
ing faulty RF components in antenna systems, and includes spectrum analysis capabilities
with carrier-to-interference analysis. The displayed trace can be scaled or enhanced with
frequency markers or limit lines. A menu option provides for an audible “beep” when the
limit value is exceeded. The LCD brightness can be adjusted for optimum visibility in vary-
ing environments.
Options
The following options are available for the MT8212B:
·Option 5 Power Monitor (requires external detector)
·Option 10A Bias Tee
·Option 19 High Accuracy Power Meter (sensor not included)
·Option 21 Transmission Measurement
·Option 25 Interference Analyzer (requires directional antenna)
·Option 27 Channel Scanner
·Option 28 CW Signal Generator
·Option 31 GPS (includes GPS antenna)
·Option 33 cdmaOne/ CDMA2000 1xRTT (OTA) (requires options 31 & 43)
·Option 34 EVDO Over The Air (requires options 31 & 63)
·Option 40 GSM - RF Measurements
·Option 42 CDMA - RF Measurements
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·Option 43 cdmaOne/ CDMA2000 1xRTT Demodulator
·Option 50 T1/E1 Analyzer
·Option 62 EVDO - RF Measurements
·Option 63 EVDO Demodulator
Printers
The following printers and printer accessories can be used with the MT8212B Cell Master:
·2000-1214 HP DeskJet Printer, Model 450 w/Interface Cable, Black Print
Cartridge, and U.S. Power Cable
·2000-1215 Color Print Cartridge for HP450 DeskJet
·2000-1216 Black Print Cartridge for HP450 DeskJet
·2000-1217 Rechargeable Battery Pack for HP450 DeskJet
·2000-1218 Power Cable (U.K.) for DeskJet Printer
·2000-663 Power Cable (Europe) for DeskJet Printer
·2000-664 Power Cable (Australia) for DeskJet Printer
·2000-667 Power Cable (S. Africa) for DeskJet Printer
·2000-753 Serial-to-Parallel Converter Cable, DB9 (f) to Centronics (m)
·1091-310 Cable Adapter, Centronics (f) to DB25 (f)
Standard Accessories
The following items are supplied with the basic hardware:
·Soft Carrying Case
·Rechargeable Battery
·AC-DC Adapter
·Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter
·Handheld Software Tools CDROM
·Serial Interface Cable (null modem type)
·One year Warranty (includes battery, firmware, and software)
·User's Guide
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Optional Accessories
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Part Number Description
1N50C Limiter, N(m) to N(f), 50W, 10 MHz to 18 GHz
42N50-20 Attenuator, 20 dB, 5 Watt, DC to 18 GHz, N(m)-N(f)
42N50A-30 Attenuator, 30 dB, 50 Watt, DC to 18 GHz, N(m)-N(f)
SC7179 Variable Attenuator, DC to 2 GHz, 0~90 dB, N(m)-N(f)
ICN50 InstaCaläCalibration Module, 2 MHz to 4.0 GHz, N(m), 50W
22N50 Open/Short, DC to 18 GHz, N(m), 50W
22NF50 Open/Short, DC to 18 GHz, N(f), 50W
SM/PL Precision Load, DC to 4 GHz, 42 dB, N(m), 50W
SM/PLNF Precision Load, DC to 4 GHz, 42 dB, N(f), 50W
OSLN50LF Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz, 42 dB, 50W, N(m)
OSLNF50LF Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz, 42 dB, 50W, N(f)
2000-767 Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz, 7/16 DIN(m), 50W
2000-768 Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz, 7/16 DIN(f), 50W
65701 Power Meter Offset Cal Kit consisting of one each:
3-1010-119, 10 dB Attenuator, DC to 6 GHz, 2W
3-806-151, 4 GHz Cable, 18" (46 cm)
SC7371 CW Signal Generator Kit with Housing
15NN50-1.5C Test Port Cable Armored, 1.5 meters, N(m)-N(m), 6 GHz
50W5NN50-3.0C Test Port Cable Armored, 3.0 meters, N(m)-N(m), 6 GHz
50W5NN50-5.0C Test Port Cable Armored, 5.0 meters, N(m)-N(m), 6 GHz, 50W
15NNF50-1.5C Test Port Cable Armored, 1.5 meters, N(m)-N(f), 6 GHz, 50W
15NNF50-3.0C Test Port Cable Armored, 3.0 meters, N(m)-N(f), 6 GHz, 50W
15NNF50-5.0C Test Port Cable Armored, 5.0 meters, N(m)-N(f), 6 GHz, 50W
15ND50-1.5C Test Port Cable Armored, 1.5 meters, N(m)-7/16 DIN(m), 6 GHz, 50W
15NDF50-1.5C Test Port Cable Armored, 1.5 meters, N(m)-7/16 DIN(f), 6 GHz, 50W
34NN50A Precision Adapter, N(m)-N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
34NFNF50 Precision Adapter, N(f)-N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
1091-26 Adapter, N(m)-SMA(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
1091-27 Adapter, N(m)-SMA(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
1091-80 Adapter, N(f)-SMA(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
1091-81 Adapter, N(f)-SMA(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50W
1091-172 Adapter, N(m)-BNC(f), DC to 1.3 GHz, 50W
510-90 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f)-N(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-91 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f)-N(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-92 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m)-N(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-93 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m)-N(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-96 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(m)-7/16 DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-97 Adapter, 7/16 DIN(f)-7/16 DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50W
510-102 Adapter, N(m)-N(m), 90°Right Angle, DC to 11 GHz, 50W

Optional Accessories, continued
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Part Number Description
2000-1030 Portable Antenna, SMA (m), 1.71 to 1.88 GHz, 50W
2000-1031 Portable Antenna, SMA (m), 1.85 to 1.99 GHz, 50W
2000-1032 Portable Antenna, SMA (m), 2.4 to 2.5 GHz, 50W
2000-1035 Portable Antenna, SMA (m), 896-941 MHz, 50W
2000-1200 Portable Antenna, SMA (m), 806-869 MHz, 50W
2000-1361 Portable Antenna, SMA(m), 5.725-5.825 GHz, 50W
2000-1411 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 822-900 MHz, 10 dBd
2000-1412 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 885-975 MHz, 10 dBd
2000-1413 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 1.71-1.88 GHz, 10 dBd
2000-1414 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 1.85-1.99 GHz, 9.3 dBd
2000-1415 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 2.4-2.5 GHz, 12 dBd
2000-1416 Portable YAGI Antenna, N(f), 1.92-2.23 GHz, 12 dBd
61532 Antenna Kit, consisting of one each: 2000-1030, 2000-1031, 2000-1032,
2000-1035, 2000-1200, and 2000-1361
2000-1410 Magnet Mount GPS Antenna with 15-foot cable
1030-105 Filter, Bandpass, 902.5 MHz Ctr Freq, 25 MHz BW, N(m) to N(f), 50W
1030-106 Filter, Bandpass, 1750 MHz Ctr Freq, 80 MHz BW, N(m) to N(f), 50W
1030-107 Filter, Bandpass, 1950 MHz Ctr Freq, 80 MHz BW, N(m) to N(f), 50W
1030-109 Filter, Bandpass, 836.5 MHz Ctr Freq, 25.8 MHz BW, N(m) to SMA(f), 50W
1030-110 Filter, Bandpass, 897.5 MHz Ctr Freq, 35 MHz BW, N(m) to SMA(f), 50W
1030-111 Filter, Bandpass, 1880 MHz Ctr Freq, 63.1 MHz BW, N(m) to SMA(f), 50W
1030-112 Filter, Bandpass, 2442 MHz Ctr Freq, 85.1 MHz BW, N(m) to SMA(f), 50W
806-16 Bantam Plug to Bantam Plug
806-116 Bantam Plug to BNC
806-117 Bantam “Y” Plug to RJ48
551-1691 USB to RS-232 Adapter Cable
48258 Soft Carrying Case
760-235 Transit Case
633-27 Rechargeable Battery, NiMH
2000-1029 Battery Charger, NiMH, w/ Universal Power Supply
40-168 AC/DC Adapter
806-141 Automotive Cigarette Lighter/12 Volt DC Adapter
800-441 Serial Interface Cable
2300-347 Software Tools
10580-00089 Cell Master MT8212B User’s Guide
10580-00106 Cell Master MT8212B Programming Manual
10580-00107 Cell Master MT8212B Maintenance Manual

Optional Accessories, continued
Power Monitor (Option 5) RF Detectors
The Anritsu 5400 and 560 Series Detectors use zero-biased Schottky diodes. Measurement
range is –55 dBm to +16 dBm using single cycle per sweep AC detection, auto-zeroing
with DC detection during the frequency sweep. Extender cables can be used with the
MT8212B Cell Master with Option 5 installed.
Model Frequency
Range Impedance Return Loss Input Conn. Frequency Response
5400-71N50 0.001 to 3 GHz 50W26 dB N(m) ±0.2 dB, <1 GHz
±0.3 dB, <3 GHz
5400-71N75 0.001 to 3 GHz 75W26 dB, <2 GHz
20 dB, <3 GHz N(m) ±0.2 dB, <1 GHz
±0.5 dB, <3 GHz
0 0.01 to 18 GHz 50W15 dB, <0.04 GHz 22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz GPC-7 ±0.5 dB, <18 GHz
560-7N560-7
A550B 0.01 to 20 GHz 50W
15 dB, <0.04 GHz
22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <20.0 GHz
N(m) ±0.5 dB, <18 GHz
±1.25 dB, <20 GHz
560-7S50B 0.01 to 20 GHz 50W
15 dB, <0.04 GHz
22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <20.0 GHz
WSMA
(m) ±0.5 dB, <18 GHz ±1.25 dB, <20 GHz
560-7S50-2 0.01 to 26.5 GHz 50W
15 dB, <0.04 GHz
22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
14 dB, <26.5 GHz
WSMA
(m) ±0.5 dB, <18 GHz ±1.25 dB, <26.5 GHz
560-7K50 0.01 to 40 GHz 50W
12 dB, <0.04 GHz
22 dB, <8.00 GHz
17 dB, <18.0 GHz
15 dB, <26.5 GHz
14 dB, <32.0 GHz
13 dB, <40.0 GHz
K(m)
±0.5 dB, <18 GHz
±1.25 dB, <26.5 GHz
±2.2 dB, <32 GHz
±2.5 dB, <40 GHz
560-7VA50 0.01 to 50 GHz 50W
12 dB, <0.04 GHz
19 dB, <20.0 GHz
15 dB, <40.0 GHz
10 dB, <50.0 GHz
V(m) ±0.8 dB, <20 GHz ±2.5 dB, <40 GHz
±3.0 dB, <50 GHz
High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19) Accessories
PSN50 High Accuracy Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz
3-1010-122 Attenuator (Bi-directional), 20dB, 5 Watt, DC to 12.4 GHz, N(m)-N(f)
3-1010-123 Attenuator (Bi-directional), 30 dB, 50 Watt, DC to 8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f)
3-1010-124 Attenuator (Uni-directional), 40 dB, 100 Watt, DC to 8.5 GHz, N(m)-N(f)
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Performance Specifications
Performance specifications are provided in Table 1-1. All specifications apply when cali-
brated at ambient temperature after a five minute warm up. Typical values are given for ref-
erence, and are not guaranteed.
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Cable and Antenna Analyzer
Frequency Range: 25 MHz to 4000 MHz
Frequency Accuracy: £±75 ppm @ +25°C
Frequency Resolution: 100 kHz
Output Power: < 0 dBm (–10 dBm nominal)
Immunity to Interfering Signals: on-channel +17 dBm
on-frequency –5 dBm
Measurement speed: £3.5 msec / data point (CW ON)
Number of data points: 130 or 259 or 517
Return Loss:
Range: 0.00 to 60.00 dB
Resolution: 0.01 dB
VSWR:
Range: 1.00 to 65.00
Resolution: 0.01
Cable Loss:
Range: 0.00 to 30.00 dB
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Measurement Accuracy: > 42 dB corrected directivity after calibration
Distance-To-Fault
Vertical Range:
Return Loss: 0.00 to 60.00 dB
VSWR: 1.00 to 65.00
Horizontal Range: 0 to (# of data pts –1) x Resolution to a maximum of
1197m (3929 ft)
# of data pts = 130, 259 or 517
Horizontal Resolution (rectangular windowing):
Resolution (meters) = (1.5 x 108)x(V
p)/DF
Where Vpis the relative propagation velocity of the cable and DF is the stop frequency minus the
start frequency (in Hz).
Spectrum Analyzer
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 3000 MHz (tunable to 9 kHz)
Frequency Reference (internal timebase):
Aging: ± 1 ppm/yr
Accuracy: ± 2 ppm
Frequency Span: 10 Hz to 2.99 GHz in 1, 2, 5 step selections in auto mode,
plus zero span
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Sweep Time: £1.3 seconds, full span;
£50 mseconds to 20 seconds, zero span
Resolution Bandwidth (–3 dB): 100 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3 sequence ± 5% Accuracy
Video Bandwidth (–3 dB): 3 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3 sequence ± 5% Accuracy
SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz)
@ 30 kHz Offset: £–75 dBc/Hz
Spurious Responses: £–45 dBc
Spurious Residual Responses: £–90 dBm ³10 MHz, £–80 dBm <10 MHz
(10 kHz RBW, pre-amp on)
Amplitude
Total Level Accuracy: ± 1 dB typical (±1.5 dB), ³10MHz to 3 GHz
± 2 dB, typical <10 MHz
for input signal levels ³–60 dBm
(excludes input VSWR mismatch)
Measurement Range: +20 dBm to –135 dBm
Input Attenuator Range: 0 to 51 dB, selected manually or automatically coupled to
the reference level. Resolution in 1 dB steps.
Displayed Average Noise Level: £–135 dBm typical, ³10 MHz (preamp on)
£–115 dBm typical, <10 MHz (preamp on) for input terminated,
0 dB attenuation, RMS detection, 100 Hz RBW
Dynamic Range: >65 dB
Display Range: 1 to 15 dB/division, in 1 dB steps, 10 divisions displayed
Scale Units: dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBmV, V, W
RF Input VSWR: 1.5:1 typical (10 MHz to 2.4 GHz with ³20 dB attenuation)
Power Meter (Internal)
Frequency Range: 4.5 MHz to 3000 MHz
Display Range: –80 dBm to +80 dBm
Measurement Range: –80 dBm to +20 dBm (+80 dBm with external attenuator)
Offset Range: 0 to +60 dB
Accuracy: ± 1 dB typical (± 1.5 dB max), ³10 MHz to 3 GHz
(exludes Input VSWR)
VSWR: 1.5:1 typical (Pin> –30 dBm, >10 MHz to 2.4 GHz)
Maximum Power: +20 dBm (0.1W) without external attenuator
Power Monitor (Option 5, with external detector)
Detector Range: 1A peak 150 ms, 300 mA max steady state
Offset Range: –50 to +20 dBm, 10 nW to 100 nW
Display Range: –80 to 80 dBm
Resolution: 0.1 dB, 0.1 xW
Measurement Accuracy: ±1 dB maximum for >–40 dBm and <18 GHz using 560-7N50B
(see uncertainty curves)
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Bias Tee (Option 10A)
Voltage: +12 to +24 Vdc (variable in 1V steps)
Power Maximum: 6W, steady state
High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19, with PSN50 Power Sensor)
Sensor:
Measurement Range: –30 to +20 dBm
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 6 GHz
Input Connector: Type N, male, 50W
Max Input Without Damage: +33 dBm, ± 25 VDC
Input Return Loss : 50 MHz to 2 GHz: ³26 dB
2 GHz to 6 GHz: ³20 dB
Accuracy:
Total RSS Meas. Uncertainty: CW signals: ± 0.16 dB (0 to 50°C)*
Noise: 20 nW max
Zero Set: 20 nW
Zero Drift: 10 nW max**
Instrumentation Accuracy: 0.00 dB
Sensor Linearity: ± 0.13 dB max
Sensor Cal Factor Uncertainty: ± 0.06 dB
Temperature Compensation: ± 0.06 dB max
Continuous digital modulation uncertainty:
+0.06 dB (+17 to +20 dBm)
System:
Measurement Resolution: 0.01 dB
Offset Range: ± 60dB
Power Requirements:
Supply Voltage: 8 to 18 Vdc
Supply Current: <100 mA
*Excludes mismatch errors. Excludes noise, zero set, zero drift for levels <-20 dBm. Excludes digital modula-
tion uncertainty between +17 and +20 dBm.
**After 30 minute warm-up
Transmission Measurement (Option 21)
RF Source,
Frequency Range: 25 MHz to 3 GHz
Frequency Resolution: 10 Hz
Output Power Level: –10 dBm typical (up to –90 dBm with external attenuator)
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Dynamic Range: 80 dB, 25 MHz to 2 GHz
60 dB, >2 GHz to 3 GHz
Output Impedance: 50W
Interference Analysis (Option 25)
Audible tone - identify interference type
Strength of the Interferer
RSSI
Spectrogram
Channel Scanner (Option 27)
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Frequency Accuracy: ±10 Hz + Time base error, 99% confidence level
Measurement Range: +20 dBm to –110 dBm
Channel Power: ±1 dB typical (±1.5 dB max)
Adjacent Channel Pwr Accuracy: ±0.75 dBc
GPS (Option 31)
GPS Location Indicator
Latitude, Longitude and Altitude on Display
Latitude, Longitude and Altitude with Trace Storage
cdmaOne and CDMA2000 1xRTT Over The Air (Option 33)
EVDO Over The Air (Option 34)
Over The Air Measurement: Six strongest pilots with Tau and Ec/Io
Two multipaths relative to strongest pilot
Tau: ±2 µs
GSM - RF Measurements (Option 40)
Occupied Bandwidth: Bandwidth within which 99% of the power transmitted on
a single channel lies.
Channel power: ±1 dB typical (±1.5 dB max)
Burst power: ±1 dB typical for –20 dBm to +20 dBm (±1.5 dB max)
±1.75 dB typical for –80 dBm to –20 dBm (±2 dB max)
Frequency error: ±10 Hz + Time base error, 99% confidence level
CDMA - RF Measurements (Option 42)
EVDO RF Measurements (Option 62)
Occupied Bandwidh: Bandwidth within which 99% of the power transmitted on a
single channel lies
Channel power: ±1 dB typical (±1.5 dB max)
Frequency error: ±50 Hz + Time base error, 99% confidence level
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EVDO: Idle and active power versus time graph
cdmaOne and CDMA2000 1xRTT Demodulator (Option 43)
Residual Rho: ³0.98 for RF input from +20 dBm to –48 dBm
Rho Accuracy: ±0.01 for r³0.9
Code domain power (CDP): Accurate to within ±1.5 dB above –20dB for RF input
from +20dBm to –48 dBm
CDP can be displayed for RF input from +20dBm to –90 dBm
Tone Generator: Frequency: 100 Hz to 3000 Hz
Level: –30 to 0 dBm, 1 dB steps
Carrier Freq Error: ±50 Hz 99% confidence level
Power Accuracy: ±1 dB typical (±1.5 dB absolute)
PN Offset: within 1 ´64 chips
Pilot Time Alignment (tau): within 2 chips
Pilot Power: ±1.5 dB typical
T1 Analyzer (Option 50)
Line Coding: AMI, B8ZS
Framing Modes: D4 (Superframe), ESF (Extended Superframe)
Connection Configurations: Terminate (100W)
Bridge (³1000W)
Monitor (Connect via 20 dB pad in DSX)
Receiver Sensitivity: 0 to –36 dBdsx
Transmit Level: 0 dB, –7.5 dB, and –15 dB
Clock Sources: External
Internal: 1.544 MHz ± 30 ppm
Pulse Shapes: Conform to ANSI T1.403
Pattern Generation & Detection: PRBS: 2-9, 2-11, 2-15, 2-20, 2-23 Inverted and non-inverted,
QRSS, 1-in-8 (1-in-7), 2-in-8, 3-in-24, All ones, All zeros,
T1-Daly, User defined (£32 bits)
Circuit Status Reports: Carrier present, Frame ID and Sync., Pattern ID and Sync.
Alarm Detection: AIS (Blue Alarm), RAI (Yellow Alarm)
Error Detection: Frame Bits, Bit, BER, BPV, CRC, Error Sec
Error Insertion: Bit, BPV, Framing Bits, RAI, AIS
Loopback Modes: Self loop, CSU, NIU, user defined, In-band or Data Link
Level Measurements: Vp-p (± 5%), dBdsx
Data Log: Continuous, up to 48 hrs
T1 Frequency: ±10 ppm
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DS0 Channel Access
Tone Generator
Frequency: 100 Hz to 3000 Hz
Level: –30 to 0 dBm, 1 dB steps
Audio Monitor: Manually select channel 1-24
VF Measurement: Frequency: 100 Hz to 3000 Hz, ±2Hz
Level: –40.0 to +3.0 dBm, ±0.2 dBm
ITU-T G.821 Analysis: Errored seconds, error free seconds, severely errored
seconds, unavailable seconds, available seconds, degraded
minutes
E1 Analyzer (Option 50)
Line Coding: AMI, HDB3
Framing Modes: PCM30, PCM30CRC, PCM31, PCM31CRC
Connection Configurations: Terminate (75W, 120W)
Bridge (³1000W)
Monitor (Connect via 20 dB pad in DSX)
Receiver Sensitivity: 0 to –43 dB
Clock Sources: External
Internal, 2.048 MHz ± 30 ppm
Pulse Shapes: Conform to ITU G.703
Pattern Generation and Detection:
PRBS: 2-9, 2-11, 2-15, 2-20, 2-23 Inverted and
non-inverted, QRSS, 1-in-8 (1-in-7), 2-in-8, 3-in-24,
All ones, All zeros, T1-Daly, User defined (£32 bits)
Circuit Status Reports: Carrier present, Frame ID and Sync., Pattern ID and Sync.
Alarm Detection: AIS, RAI, MMF
Error Detection: Frame Bits, Bit, BER, BPV, CRC, E-Bits, Error Sec
Error Insertion: Bit, BPV, Framing Bits, RAI, AIS
Loopback Modes: Self loopback
Level Measurements: Vp-p (± 5%), dBdsx
Data Log: Continuous, up to 48 hrs
E1 Frequency: ±10 ppm
VF Channel Access
Tone Generator Frequency: 100 Hz to 3000 Hz
Level: –30 to 0 dBm
Audio Monitor: Manually select channel 1-31
VF Measuremen:
Frequency: 100 Hz to 3000 Hz ±2Hz
Level: –40.0 to +3.0 dBm ±0.2 dBm
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