Anritsu S251C manual Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test

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Chapter 4 Measurements

Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test

Antenna Subsystem return loss measurement verifies the performance of the transmit and receive antennas. This measurement can be used to analyze the performance of the antenna before installation. The antenna can be tested for the entire frequency band, or tested to a specific frequency range. Transmit and receive frequency measurements are conducted sep- arately. The following steps explain how to measure the antenna loss in return loss mode.

Required Equipment

Site Master Model S251C

Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 or Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF

Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL

Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C

Optional 510-90 Adapter, DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm, 7/16(F)-N(M)

Device Under Test

Antenna Sub Assembly

Procedure

Step 1. Press the MODE key.

Step 2. Select FREQ-RETURN LOSS using the Up/Down arrow key and press

ENTER.

Step 3. Set the start and stop frequencies, F1 and F2, as described on page 3-2.

Step 4. Connect the Test Port Extension cable to the RF port and calibrate the Site Mas- ter as described on page 3-2.

Step 5. Press SAVE SETUP and save the calibration set up (page 3-5).

Step 6. Connect the Device Under Test to the Site Master phase stable Test Port Exten- sion cable.

Step 7. Press the MARKER key.

Step 8. Set marker M1 to 750 MHz and M2 to 829 MHz.

Step 9. Record the lowest return loss over the specified frequency.

Step 10. Press SAVE DISPLAY (page 3-5) name the trace, and press ENTER.

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Contents Site Master Model S251C Antenna Cable Analyzer Page Warranty Page Table of Contents Cable & Antenna Analysis Iii/iv Introduction Standard AccessoriesDescription Options Optional AccessoriesPerformance Specifications Description Site Master Performance Specifications 2 ESD Precautions Preventive MaintenanceAnnual Verification Anritsu Service Centers Chapter Functions and Operations Test Connector PanelActive Function Block Soft Keys Front Panel OverviewMode Function Hard KeysClear Keypad Hard KeysAuto MODE=FREQ FREQ/DIST Softkeys Soft KeysMODE=DTF FREQ/DIST Softkeys Functions and Operations Amplitude MODE=POWER Monitor Softkeys Power Monitor Menu OptionMODE=RF Source Softkeys RF Source MenuLimit Segment 1 Segment SYS Self Test SymbolsSelf Test Errors Error CodesERRORD2 Range ErrorsCharging the Battery in the Optional Charger Battery InformationCharging a New Battery Charging the Battery in the Site MasterBattery Life Battery Charge IndicatorImportant Battery Information Chapter Getting Started Power On ProcedureCalibration Select the Frequency or DistanceCalibration Calibration Procedure Single PortRF in Test Port RF OUT Test Port Calibration Procedure Dual PortSave and Recall a Setup Setting the ScaleSave and Recall a Display Recalling a Display Changing the Units Set the Distance and Cable TypeChanging the Display Language Printing a Screen PrintingPrinter Printer Switch SettingsUsing the Site Master Soft Carrying Case Using the Soft Carrying CaseLine Sweep Fundamentals One Port MeasurementsMeasurements Information Required for a Line SweepSystem Return Loss Measurement Typical Line Sweep Test Procedures2is an example of a typical system return loss trace Insertion Loss Measurement Procedure Cable Loss ModeType Attenuation dB/ft Length ft = Loss dB Procedure Return Loss Mode Procedure DTF-Return Loss Mode Distance-To-Fault DTF Transmission Line TestProcedure DTF-SWR Mode Antenna Subsystem Return Loss Test Vswr Introduction Two Port MeasurementsTMA-S TMA MeasurementsTMA Gain Measurement After Calibration TMA-DD 12. TMA-DD Gain Measurement TMA-D 14. TMA-D Gain Measurement 15. System Isolation Antenna to Antenna IsolationAntenna-to-Antenna Isolation Measurement Quency settings for common systems21/4-22 System Requirements FeaturesCommunication Port Setting InstallationInterface Cable Installation Using Software ToolsDownloading Traces from the Site Master Plot Properties Plot CaptureSaving Traces Trace Overlay or Plot OverlaySaving a Plot to a Spreadsheet Custom Cable ListPrinting Formats Creating a DatabaseAppendix a Reference Data Coaxial Cable Technical DataAppendix a Reference Data A-4 Examples Appendix B WindowingAppendix B Windowing B-4