Anritsu S113C, S332C, S114C, S331C Using Software Tools, Downloading Traces from the Site Master

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Chapter 7 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.

ERIAL INTERFACE

Site Master S332C

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

7 8

SAVE RECALL RUN

DISPLAY DISPLAY HOLD

9 0 +/-

COM PORT

ON PRINT

OFF.

MODE

FREQ/DIST

AMPLITUDE

SWEEP

SYS

Figure 7-2. Serial Cable Connection

Using Software Tools

Select Start, Programs and select Site Master Software Tools.

If the proper command was sent to the Site Master from the PC a “remote” status 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

SPA Traces with ACPR and CP

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Contents

Users Guide Warranty Page Table of Contents Power Measurement Iii/iv Page Standard Accessories Chapter General InformationIntroduction DescriptionOptional Accessories OptionsPerformance Specifications Description Site Master Spectrum Analyzer Preventive Maintenance CalibrationAnnual Verification InstaCal ModuleAnritsu Service Centers Test Connector Panel Chapter Functions and OperationsFront Panel Overview Active Function Block Soft KeysFunction Hard Keys ModeKeypad Hard Keys ClearAuto Soft Keys MODE=FREQ FREQ/DIST SoftkeysMODE=DTF FREQ/DIST Softkeys MODE=SPECTRUM Analyzer FREQ/DIST Amplitude Softkeys Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels Functions and Operations Functions and Operations Amplitude RUN/HOLD button Functions and Operations Power Monitor Menu Functions and Operations Limit SYS Symbols Error CodesSelf Test Errors Self TestError Message Range Errors ERRORD2InstaCal Error Messages InstalledError MessageDescription Battery Information Charging a New BatteryCharging the Battery in the Site Master Charging the Battery in the Optional ChargerBattery Charge Indicator Battery LifeImportant Battery Information Power On Procedure Chapter Getting StartedSelect the Frequency or Distance CalibrationTrace Characteristics in Return Loss Mode Calibration VerificationManual Calibration Procedure CalibrationOffset Method InstaCal Module VerificationTermination Method InstaCal Module Calibration Procedure Calibration with the Test Port Extension CableSetting the Scale Save and Recall a SetupSaving a Setup Auto ScaleRecalling a Setup Save and Recall a DisplaySaving a Display Recalling a DisplayChanging the Display Language Set the Distance and Cable TypeChanging the Units Printing Printing a ScreenPrinter Switch Settings PrinterUsing the Soft Carrying Case Using the Site Master Soft Carrying CaseChapter Cable & Antenna Measurements Line Sweep FundamentalsInformation Required for a Line Sweep Cable & Antenna MeasurementsTypical Line Sweep Test Procedures System Return Loss MeasurementProcedure Cable Loss Mode Insertion Loss MeasurementSet M1 to Marker to Peak Set M2 to Marker to Valley Procedure Return Loss Mode Typical Transmission Line Cable Loss TraceTypical Return Loss Trace Distance-To-Fault DTF Transmission Line Test Procedure DTF-SWR Mode Shows an example of a typical DTF return loss traceAntenna Subsystem Return Loss Test 11/4-12 Page Chapter Spectrum Analyzer Measurements Occupied BandwidthChannel Power Measurement Channel Power Measurement with the Site MasterProcedure Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Example Acpr SpecificationCW Wave Out-of-Band Spurious Emission Measurements In-Band/Out-of-Channel Measurements Field Strength Measurement Antenna Calculations VdBV PdBmPage Chapter Power Measurement Power MeasurementDisplaying Relative Power System Requirements FeaturesChapter Site Master Software Tools Installation Communication Port SettingDownloading Traces from the Site Master Using Software ToolsInterface Cable Installation Display Mode Plot CapturePlot Properties Graph TitlesTrace Overlay or Plot Overlay Saving TracesMarkers MiscCreating a Custom Cable List Custom Cable ListSaving a Plot to a Spreadsheet Querying the Site Master Cable List Entering Antenna FactorsUploading a Cable List Printing Formats Uploading Antenna FactorsCreating a Database Coaxial Cable Technical Data Appendix a Reference DataAppendix a Reference Data A-4 Page Examples Appendix B WindowingIntroduction Appendix B Windowing B-4 Page