Anritsu Site Master S251C User manual

Site Master

Model S251C

Antenna and

Cable Analyzer

User's Guide

Hand-Held Tester for Transmission Lines

and other RF Components

Color Front Cover only P/N: 00986-00045

WARRANTY

The Anritsu product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in

materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment.

Anritsu's obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be 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.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows ME, and

Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Anritsu and Site Master are trademarks of Anritsu Company.

NOTICE

Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel

and customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of

Anritsu Company equipment and computer programs. The drawings, specifications,

and information contained herein are the property of Anritsu Company, and any un-

authorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications, and information is

prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied, or used in whole or in part as the

basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the

prior written consent of Anritsu Company.

June 2002 10580-00065

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - General Information

Introduction ..................................1-1

Description...................................1-1

Standard Accessories .............................1-1

Options.....................................1-2

Optional Accessories..............................1-2

Performance Specifications ..........................1-3

Preventive Maintenance ............................1-6

ESD Precautions ................................1-6

Annual Verification ..............................1-7

Chapter 2 - Functions and Operations

Introduction ..................................2-1

Test Connector Panel .............................2-1

Front Panel Overview .............................2-2

Function Hard Keys ..............................2-3

Keypad Hard Keys...............................2-4

Soft Keys....................................2-6

Power Monitor Menu (Option 5) .......................2-10

RF Source Menu ...............................2-11

Symbols....................................2-15

Self Test ...................................2-15

Error Codes ..................................2-16

Self Test Errors ...................................2-16

Range Errors ....................................2-17

Battery Information..............................2-18

Charging a New Battery ...........................2-18

Charging the Battery in the Site Master ......................2-18

Charging the Battery in the Optional Charger ...................2-18

Battery Charge Indicator ..............................2-19

Battery Life .....................................2-19

Important Battery Information ...........................2-20

Chapter 3 - Getting Started

Introduction ..................................3-1

Power On Procedure ..............................3-1

Select the Frequency or Distance .......................3-2

Calibration ...................................3-2

Calibration Procedure - Single Port .........................3-3

Calibration Procedure - Dual Port ..........................3-4

Setting the Scale ................................3-5

Auto Scale ......................................3-5

Amplitude Scale ...................................3-5

Save and Recall a Setup ............................3-5

Saving a Setup ....................................3-5

Recalling a Setup...................................3-5

Save and Recall a Display ...........................3-5

Saving a Display ...................................3-5

Recalling a Display .................................3-6

Set the Distance and Cable Type .......................3-7

Changing the Units ..............................3-7

Changing the Display Language........................3-7

Printing.....................................3-8

Printing a Screen ...................................3-8

Printer Switch Settings................................3-9

Using the Soft Carrying Case.........................3-10

Chapter 4 - Cable & Antenna Analysis

Introduction ..................................4-1

One Port Measurements ............................4-1

Line Sweep Fundamentals ...........................4-1

Information Required for a Line Sweep ....................4-2

Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures .....................4-3

System Return Loss Measurement..........................4-3

Insertion Loss Measurement .............................4-5

Distance-To-Fault (DTF) Transmission Line Test..................4-8

Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test .......................4-10

Two Port Measurements ...........................4-12

Introduction..................................4-12

TMA Measurements .............................4-13

Antenna to Antenna Isolation.........................4-19

Introduction..................................4-19

Antenna-to-Antenna Isolation Measurement.................4-20

Chapter 5 - Site Master Software Tools

Introduction ..................................5-1

Features ....................................5-1

System Requirements .............................5-1

Installation ...................................5-2

Communication Port Setting.............................5-2

Interface Cable Installation .............................5-3

Using Software Tools .............................5-3

Downloading Traces from the Site Master ..................5-3

Plot Capture ..................................5-4

Plot Properties .................................5-4

Trace Overlay or Plot Overlay............................5-5

Saving Traces ....................................5-5

Custom Cable List ..................................5-6

Creating a Database .................................5-7

Printing Formats ...................................5-7

Appendix A - Reference Data

Coaxial Cable Technical Data.........................A-1

Appendix B - Windowing

Introduction ..................................B-1

Examples ...................................B-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 Site Master model S251C.

Throughout this manual, the term Site Master will refer to the S251C.

Model Frequency Range Ports

S251C 625 to 2500 MHz 2

Description

The Site Master is a hand held SWR/RL (standing wave ratio/return loss), transmission

gain/loss and Distance-To-Fault (DTF) measurement instrument that includes a built-in

synthesized signal source. The S251C includes a keypad to enter data and a VGA (640 ´

480) liquid crystal display (LCD) to provide graphic indications of SWR, RL (dB) over the

selected frequency range and distance. The Site Master is capable of up to 2.5 hours of con-

tinuous operation from a fully charged field-replaceable battery and can be operated from a

12.5 VDC source. Built-in energy conservation features can be used to extend battery life

over an eight-hour work day.

The Site Master is designed for measuring SWR, return loss, or one-port cable insertion

loss and fault locations of RF components in antenna systems. Power monitoring is avail-

able as an option. Site Master model S251C includes transmission gain or loss (S21) mea-

surements and an optional built-in bias tee. The displayed trace can be scaled or enhanced

with frequency markers or a limit lines. A menu option provides for an audible “beep”

when the limit value is exceeded. To permit use in low-light environments, the LCD can be

back lit using a front panel key.

Standard Accessories

The Software Tools PC-based software program provides a database record for storing

measurement data. Site Master Software Tools can also convert the Site Master display to a

Microsoft Windowsä95/98/2000/ME/NT workstation graphic. Measurements stored in the

Site Master internal memory can be downloaded to the PC, and vice versa, using the in-

cluded null-modem serial cable. Once stored, the graphic trace can be displayed, scaled, or

enhanced with markers and limit lines. Historical graphs can be overlaid with current data,

and underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks.

The Site Master Software Tools program can display all of the measurements made with the

Site Master (SWR, return loss, cable loss, distance-to-fault) as well as providing other func-

tions, such as converting display modes and Smith charts. Refer to Chapter 5, Software

Tools, for more information.

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The following items are supplied with the basic hardware.

·Soft Carrying Case

·AC-DC Adapter

·Automotive Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Adapter,

·CDROM disk containing the Software Tools program. This program contains Fault Lo-

cation (DTF) and Smith Chart functions

·Serial Interface Cable (null modem type)

·One year Warranty (includes battery, firmware, and software)

·User's Guide

Options

·Option 5 — Add RF Wattmeter Power Monitor

·Option 10A ¾Add Bias Tee

Optional Accessories

·Anritsu Precision N (m) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLN50LF

·Anritsu Precision N (f) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLNF50LF

·Anritsu Precision N (m) Short/Open, Part No. 22N50

·Anritsu Precision N (f) Short/Open, Part No. 22NF50

·Site Master Precision N (m) Load, 42 dB, Part No. SM/PL

·Site Master Precision N (f) Load, 42 dB, Part No. SM/PLNF

·7/16 (m) Precision Open/Short/Load, Part No. 2000-767

·7/16 (f) Precision Open/Short/Load, Part No. 2000-768

·Adapter, Precision N (m) to N (m), Part No. 34NN50A

·Adapter, Precision N (f) to N (f), Part No. 34NFNF50

·Adapter, 7/16 (f) to N (m), Part No. 510-90

·Adapter, 7/16 (f) to N (f), Part No. 510-91

·Adapter, 7/16 (m) to N (m), Part No. 510-92

·Adapter, 7/16 (m) to N (f), Part No. 510-93

·Adapter, 7/16 DIN (m) to 7/16 DIN (m), Part No. 510-96

·Adapter, 7/16 DIN (f) to 7/16 DIN (f), Part No. 510-97

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to

N (f), Part No. 15NNF50-1.5C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 3.0 meter, N (m) to

N (f), Part No. 15NNF50-3.0C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 5.0 meter, N (m) to

N (f), Part No. 15NNF50-5.0C

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Chapter 1 General Information

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to

N (m), Part No. 15NN50-1.5C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 3.0 meter, N (m) to

N (m), Part No. 15NN50-3.0C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 5.0 meter, N (m) to

N (m), Part No. 15NN50-5.0C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to

7/16 DIN (f), Part No. 15NDF50-1.5C

·Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to

7/16 DIN (m), Part No. 15ND50-1.5C

·RF Detector, 1 to 3000 MHz, N(m) input connector, 50 Ohms, Part No. 5400-71N50

·RF Detector, 0.01 to 20 GHz, N(m) input connector, 50 Ohms, Part No. 560-7N50B

·Transit Case for Site Master, Part No. 760-215A

·HP Deskjet 350 Printer, Part No. 2000-766

·Serial-to-Parallel Converter Cable (use with the HP 350 Printer), Part No. 2000-753

·Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer, Part No. 2000-754 (U.S.) or

2000-761 (Europe)

·US Adapter (use with the DPU-414 Printer),

Part No. 2000-1002

·Europe Adapter (use with the DPU-414 Printer)

Part No. 2000-1003

·Japan Adapter (use with the DPU-414 Printer)

Part number 2000-1194

·Battery Pack (use with the DPU-414 Printer)

Part No. 2000-1004

·Serial Interface Cable (use with the DPU-414 Printer),

Part No. 2000-10012

·Thermal Paper (use with the DPU-411/DPU-414 Printer),

Part No. 2000-755

·Rechargeable Battery, NiMH

Part No. 633-27

·Battery Charger, NiMH only

Part No. 2000-1029

Performance Specifications

Performance specifications are provided in Table 1-1, on the following page.

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Chapter 1 General Information

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