Anritsu S251C manual Using Software Tools, Downloading Traces from the Site Master

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Chapter 5 Software Tools Program

Interface Cable Installation

Communication between the Site Master and the PC is accomplished over a null modem se- rial cable provided with the Site Master (Anritsu part number 800-441).

Step 1. Install the null modem serial interface cable to the Serial Interface connector on the Site Master Test Connector Panel.

Step 2. Connect the other end of the serial interface cable to the appropriate COM port connector on the PC.

Step 3. Turn on both the Site Master and the PC.

SERIAL INTERFACE

Site Master S332C

		ESCAPE
1	2	CLEAR
START	AUTO
CAL	SCALE
3	4
SAVE	RECALL
SETUP	SETUP
5	6
LIMIT	MARKER
7	8	ENTER
7	8

SAVE RECALL RUN

DISPLAY DISPLAY HOLD

9 0 +/-

COM PORT

ON PRINT

OFF.

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

SWEEP

SYS

Figure 5-2. Serial Cable Connection

Using Software Tools

Select Start, Programs and select Site Master Software Tools.

When communication is established between the Site Master and the PC a “Remote” status message will be displayed on the Site Master display.

Downloading Traces from the Site Master

Downloaded traces from the Site Master can be selected as a entire block or as individual files. Files are categorized by measurement type:

Return Loss

VSWR

DTF (Distance-to-Fault)

Time/Date stamp

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Contents Site Master Model S251C Antenna Cable Analyzer Page Warranty Page Table of Contents Cable & Antenna Analysis Iii/iv Standard Accessories IntroductionDescription 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 a New Battery Battery InformationCharging the Battery in the Site Master Charging the Battery in the Optional ChargerBattery 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 PortSetting the Scale Save and Recall a SetupSave and Recall a Display Recalling a Display Set the Distance and Cable Type Changing the UnitsChanging 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 InstallationUsing Software Tools Interface Cable InstallationDownloading 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