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490 JARVIS DRIVE MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-2809 SERIES 541XXA NETWORK ANALYZER OPERATION MANUAL P/N: 10410-00141 REVISION: E PRINTED: OCTOBER 1997 COPYRIGHT 1997 ANRITSU CO.

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490 JARVIS DRIVE MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-2809

SERIES 541XXANETWORK ANALYZER

OPERATION MANUAL

P/N: 10410-00141REVISION: E

PRINTED: OCTOBER 1997COPYRIGHT 1997 ANRITSU CO.

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Chapter 1General Information

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Chapter 1General Information

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Model Frequency RangeOutput Power,dB (Standard)

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1. Do not touch exposed contacts onany static sensitive component.

2. Do not slide static sensitivecomponent across any surface.

3. Do not handle static sensitivecomponents in areas where the flooror work surface covering is capableof generating a static charge.

4. Wear a static-discharge wristbandwhen working with static sensitivecomponents.

5. Label all static sensitive devices. 6. Keep component leads shortedtogether whenever possible.

7. Handle PCBs only by their edges.Do not handle by the edgeconnectors.

8. Lift & handle solid state devices bytheir bodies – never by their leads.

9. Transport and store PCBs and otherstatic sensitive devices in static-shielded containers.

10. ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS:

Keep workspaces clean and free of any objects capable of holding or storing a static charge.

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Power Sensor** 75Ω input

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INSTALLATION ANRITSUSERVICE CENTERS

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1. Network Analyzer Setup Parameters: These two lines dis-play the setup parameters for Channel 1 (and Channel 2, ifused).

2. Upper Limit Line: Upper test limit line. Menu selectable ascomplex limit line (up to 10 segments) or simple straight line.

3. Reference Line Indicator (Channel 1):Indicates reference point for all channel 1 amplitude values.Position of line on display selectable via menu and Data EntryKnob.

4. Lower Limit Line: Lower test limit line (see 2, above).

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6. Frequency Source Setup Parameters: Top two lines (below graticule) display the frequency setup pa-rameters for the internal frequency source and screen display.Frequencies are displayed in MHz for models54107A/54109A/54111A, and in GHz for all other models. Bot-tom line displays the number of measurement points (i.e., out-put frequencies) and the source RF output level currentlyselected.

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Chapter 4Front Panel Menus

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Key Group Name Figure Number Number of Sheets

Network Analyzer 4-2 2

Source 4-3 1

Cursor 4-4 1

Hard Copy 4-5 1

Enhancement 4-6 1

System 4-7 3

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FRONT PANEL NETWORK ANALYZERMENUS KEY GROUP MENUS

541XXA OM 4-5/4-6

OFFSET/RESOLUTION

CHANNEL: n

OFFSETXX.X dB

RESOLUTIONXX.X dB/DIV

PRESS SELECTTO MOVETRACE AT

CURSOR TOREF LINE

Enter desired value into menu via theDATA ENTRY keys (or knob). Entryspecifies the dB, SWR, or ns value to beassigned to the Reference Line for trace (n).

Enter desired value into menu display.This value specifies the vallue (in dB,SWR or ns) of each vertical division of the measurement display.

Press SELECT (with Cursor on) toobtain the cursor menu.

LIMITS

HIGH LIMIT+X.XX dB

ON

OFF

LOW LIMIT+X.XX dB

ONOFF

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

CHANNEL: nLIMITS

CHANNEL: nCOMPLEX

LIMITS

ENTER HIGHONOFF

ENTER LOWONOFF

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

ON selection allows high limit lineto be specified for measurementtrace (n). Enter limit value in dB, SWR, or ns. OFF selection turns off limit function.

ON selection allows low limit lineto be specified for measuremnettrace n. Enter limit value in dB, SWR, or ns. OFF selection turnsoff limit function.

Designates limit line segment(number).

Enter frequencies of the start andstop points of the limit linesegment to be specified.

Enter high and low level limits forsegment.

Selects data entry for next limitline segment. Start Frequency andLevel are set to current values forcurrently selected segment.

Deletes the frequency and levelspecifications for the limit linesegment selected.

Terminates complex limit linespecification procedure (allsegments specified).

SCREEN DISPLAY:

TESTINGFOR LIMITS

CHANNEL 1XXXXX

CHANNEL 2XXXXX

Starts the CalibrationSequence; see text.

Network Analyzer

1 CHANNEL 2

DisplayOn/Off

Offset/Resolution

Autoscale

Limits

MenuCalibration

KEY GROUP

WARNINGCHANNEL: n

COMPLEXLIMITS

OVERLAP ATXXXX GHz

PRESS SELECTTO CONTINUE

ORPRESS LIMITSTO AMMEND

NOTES:

Turns designated measurement trace(Channel 1 or 2) on or off. Also turns onassociated reference line indicator, limitlines, and CHANNEL indicator (LED).

Sets screen display for the designatedmeasurement trace at optimum offsetand resolution values for viewing the measured data.

CHANNEL: nLIMITS MENU

SINGLE LINELIMITS

COMPLEXLIMITS

TRACE MASK

TEST LIMITSTO:

SINGLE COMPLEX

USE THENPRESS SELECT

CHANNEL: nCOMPLEX

(HIGH OR LOW) LIMIT

SEGMENT X

FREQUENCIES:XX.XXXX GHzXX.XXXX GHz

LEVEL:X.XX dBX.XX dB

NEXT SEGMENT

CLEAR

DONE

11

2

A

B

D

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2

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7

7

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2

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8

4

4

2

A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

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Corresponding Key functions for Channel 1 and Channel 2 are identical.

Displays Selected Measurement Trace (Channel 1 or 2)

Displays currently selected Input Connector.

PASS/FAIL message displayed here. If fail, frequency is also displayed.

Ratio not used for Power measurements.

Only displayed when Cursor is on.

Or SWR value.

Displayed on right side of measurement screen.

Alternate presentation: ">" and "<" mark reference line position.

These selections will not be presented for 541XXA's without Input R

All frequency information displayed by these menus is in MHz forModels 54107/09/11. It is displayed in GHz for all other models.

CHANNEL: 1MASK MENU

STORE TRACETO MASK

MASKONOFF

USE THENPRESS SELECT

NEW MASKDATA LOADED

CHANNEL X

C(Sheet 3) (Sheet 3)

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FRONT PANEL NETWORK ANALYZER MENUS GROUP MENUS

541XXA OM 4-7/4-8

CHANNEL 1INPUT: A

TRANSMISSION

RETURN LOSS

PRECISION RL

REL G/DELAY

SWR

POWER

DTF/DB

DTF/SWR

VIEW CAL

SELECT INPUT

TRACE MEMORY

MORE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

CALIBRATIONRANGE IS: XX.XXXX GHzTO: XX.XXXX GHz

PERFORM CALIBRATION

INSTRUCTIONS

USE THENPRESS SELECT

DTFCALIBRATION

SET MEDIUMWAVE XXXXXXXX INPUT

RANGE XX.XX

COAX LENGTH X.XX m

DTF SETUP

DATA POINTS 256 512 1024

EXIT DTF

DTF MENUINPUT: A

PRECISIONRETURN LOSS

SET FORMAT FINAL TUNING

USE THENPRESS SELECT

DTF MEDIUMWAVE XXXXXXXX INPUT

SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX+GUIDE

GUIDE LIST

ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE

COAX LIST

ENTER NEW COAX

PREVIOUS MENU

CONNECTTERMINATIONTO 3 dB PAD

PRESS SELECTTO CONTINUE

SET MEDIUMCOAX XXXX

RANGE XX.XX

DTF SETUP

DATA POINTS 256 512 1024

EXIT DTF

DTF MENUINPUT: A

DTF SETUP

SET DTFZOOM LIMITS

START XX.XX m

STOP XX.XX m

SIDELOBES: LOW NORMAL

LOSS OFFSET: XX.XX dB

MAIN MENU

DETAIL NEWWAVEGUIDE

NAMEXXXXX

F1: XX.XXXX GHz

F1/2: XX.XXXX GHz

cutoff Freq: XX.XXXX GHz

Loss: X.XX dBm

PREVIOUS MENU

TITLE ENTRYXXXXXXX

ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789 #( ) +- . , / < > ?

CLR DEL DONE

USE KNOB TOSELECT TEXTPRESS ENTER

OR SELECT

PREVIOUSMENU

DETAIL NEWCOAX TYPE

NAMEXXXXX

PROPAGATION VELOCITYX.XX

LOSS X.XX dB/m

PREVIOUS MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

DTF MEDIUMWAVE XXXX

SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX+GUIDE

GUIDE LIST

ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE

F1: XX.XXXX GHz

F2: XX.XXXX GHz

cutoff Freq: XX.XXXX GHz

Loss: X.XX dB/m

Used to measure and calibrate precision devices (e.g., Terminations, Attenuators, and Adapters). Requires Offset SWR Autotester.

Mathematically computes the return loss from the raw ripple data.

Enter approximate length of transmission line in meters or feet. Meter or feet selection is accessed under SYSTEM SETUP after pressing the SYSTEM MENU key.

Select the number of data points. The 1024 selection provides better distance resolution in the final plot but requires longer calibration and measurement times. You might run the first test using 256 data points, then rerun the measurement using a higher resolution if you determine from the plot that it is needed.

Lets you zoom in on an area of interest.Enter the points (in feet or meters) where you want to start and stop the zoom action. If the range is altered, the STOP distance will change accordingly.

Choose the type of side lobe reduction algorithm that the 541XXA will use to process the DTF measurement data. This process suppresses sidelobe data that may mask small reflections.

Offsets return loss by fixed amounts to account for known losses (e.g. attenuators)

DTF MEDIUMCOAX XXXX

SET MODE COAX WAVEGUIDE COAX+GUIDE

COAX LIST

ENTER NEW COAX

PROPAGATION VELOCITY

LOSS: X.XX dB/m

Menu when COAX+GUIDEis selected

Indicates frequenciesover which the DTFcalibration andmeasurementswill be performed.

To Instruction Sheet

ENTERFREQUENCYLIMITS FOR

DTF

START MODEXX.XXXX GHz

STOP BELOWXX.XXXX GHz

FREQUENCYMENU

DTF MODE

To delete a previously entered coaxial or waveguide entry,1. Highlight the entry, then press the Select key.2. Choose the ENTER NEW COAX or ENTER NEW WAVEGUIDE option.3. Highlight the name in the next entry to appear and press Clear key.

NOTE:

Use this selection whentransmission is a hydridconsisting of waveguidewith a coax input.

Frequencies must be entered such that cutoff Freq is less than F1 Freq and F1 is less than F2 Freq (cutoff Freq <F1<F2) at all times. Also the F2-to-cutoff Freq range must be within the range of the 541XXA model.

Alternative menus depending on selection of Medium type

NOTE:In addition to being able to add and edit the lists of waveguide and coaxial transmission lines, you may also access these files directly and make changes. These files (COAX.LST and WVGD.LST) are available in ASCII text format on the 541XXA System Diskette. They can be edited with DOS text editor, such as EDIT.COM that is available from within MS-DOS 5.0 and above. Do not edit the files using a word processor. It will introduce coding that will corrupt these two *.LST files.

Fixed types may not be altered; however, they may be used to create a new type (e.g. , POLYE1). This new type may then be modified.

Limits the frequencies used when performing DTF measurements, e.g., to avoid specific bands. This may restrict the available display resolution at small distance ranges.

NOTETo modify a frequency range, press the Frequency key after selecting DTF. This displays the "FREQUENCY MENU DTF MODE" menu options.

Name1. WR152. WR143. WR13

F17.0500GHz5.8500GHz4.9000GHz

F210.0000GHz8.2000GHz7.0500GHz

cutoff Freq5.259GHz4.3010GHz3.711GHz

Loss0.12dB/m0.07dB/m0.09dB/m

USE THENPRESS SELECT

LIST OF DEFINED WAVEGUIDE TYPELIST OF DEFINED COAX TYPE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

1. POLYE2. AIR3. TEFL4. MTEFL

0.641.000.690.76

0.00 dB/m0.00 dB/m0.00 dB/m0.00 dB/m

Name Propagation Velocity Loss

Displays "row" ripple data on the 541XXA screen.

NOTE:To obtain the "CALIBRATION MENU"press the Calibration key after selecting DTF.

Enter length of the coaxinput line to the waveguide transmission line.

To title entry(see below)

Enters a new waveguide line to the WAVEGUIDE LIST.

Enters a new coaxinto the coax listSee Chapter 6 for

additional menus

E

E

E

NOTE:User can enter additional transmissionline names and parameters.

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MENUC

CHANNEL: 1INPUT: B

TRANSMISSION

RETURN LOSS

PRECISION RL

REL G/ DELAY

SWR

POWER

DTF/DB

DTF/SWR

SELECT INPUT

TRACE MEMORY

MORE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

3

Turns on reference line indicator formeasurement trace (n). and allows verticalposition to be adjusted.

Turns off reference line for trace (n).

Adjusts vertical position of reference line for trace (n).

NOTES:

Displays current measurement trace (n)without Active Trace Memory applied.

Displays currently stored Active TraceMemory for trace (n).

Displays current measurement trace (n)with Active Trace Memory subtracted.

CHANNEL: nTRACE MEMORY

VIEWTRACE DATA

VIEWTRACE MEMORY

VIEW(DATA-MEM)

TRACE MEMORYSTORAGE MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

2

CHANNEL: nREFERENCE

LINE

ONOFF

USE KNOBTO ADJUSTPOSITION

PRESS CLEARWHEN

FINISHED

2

9

Configures measurement trace (n) for Transmission measurement.

Configures measurement trace (n) for Return Loss measurement.

(Sheet 2)

Configures measurement trace for Relative Group Delay

Configures measurement trace (n) for SWR (Standing-Wave Ratio) measurement.

Configures measurement trace (n) for Power measurement.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

*

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Displays Selected Measurement Trace (Channel 1 or 2)

Displays currently selected Input Connector.

PASS/FAIL message displayed here. If fail, frequency is also displayed.

Ratio not used for Power measurements.

Only displayed when Cursor is on.

Or SWR value.

Displayed on right side of measurement screen.

Alternate presentation: ">" and "<" mark reference line position.

These selections will not be presented for 541XXA's without Input R

All frequency information displayed by these menus is in MHz forModels 54107/09/11. It is displayed in GHz for all other models.

Connects signal from the input connector to themeasurement trace (n).

Connects signal from the input B connector tothe measurement trace (n).

Connects signal from the input R connector tothe measurement trace (n).

Subtracts the signal from the input R from the signal from the input A (logarithmically). The resultant signal is displayed on the measurement trace (n).

Same as above, using the signal from theinput B connector.

CHANNEL: nSELECT INPUT

NON-RATIOABR

RATIO:A/RB/R

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Loads Active Trace Memory fortrace (n) with:

1 Current measurement data

2 Current High Limit data

3 Current Low Limit data

2

0

2

50

CHANNEL: nTRACE MEMORYSTORAGE MENU

LOADTRACE MEMORY

WITH

TRACE DATA

ACTIVEHIGH LIMIT

ACTIVELOW LIMIT

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Displays Calibration Data for measurementchannel associated with measurement trace (n).

CHANNEL: 2INPUT: B

TRANSMISSION

RETURN LOSS

PRECISION RL

REL G/ DELAY

SWR

POWER

VIEW CAL

SELECT INPUT

TRACE MEMORY

REF LINE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

3

MENUD

VIEW CAL

REF LINE

F (Sheet 2)

Displays Calibration Data for measurementchannel associated with measurement trace (n).

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Source

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

Frequency

MarkersAlternateSweep

OutputPower

Leveling RF

Turns the frequencysource RF Outputpower on and off;see text.

Press Key and use Keypad or Data Entryknob to enter the desired frequency source RF Output power (in dBm). Value will be displayed at bottom of screen display.

Selects between the internalpower detector and external

power detector to be usedwith the RF output leveling

circuits (see text).

MARKERS 1-4 MARKERS 5-8

M5: 10.0000 1: +2.22dB 2: +2.31dB

M6: --OFF--

M7: --OFF--

M8: --OFF--

Enter desired markerfrequency with DataEntry knob. Data atmarker frequency willbe displayed for bothchannels (if on).

Press SELECT keyto toggle ActiveMarker On/Off.

FREQUENCY

Enter the sweep Start Frequencyin GHz (or MHz).

Enter the sweep Stop Frequencyin GHz.

Enter the sweep Start Frequencyin GHz for Alternate Sweep.

Enter the sweep Stop Frequencyin GHz for Alternate Sweep.

Enter the sweep Center Frequencyin GHz.

Enter the Sweep Width in GHz.

Enter the sweep Center Frequencyin GHz for Alternate Sweep.

Enter the Sweep Width in GHzof Alternate Sweep.

Use MENU UP/DOWNand SELECT keys toselect marker M1-M8

as Active Marker.

If Alternate Sweep mode previously selected

If Center/Width frequency entry previously selected

CHAN 1 trace in Alternate Sweep mode (Main Sweep)

CHAN 2 trace

All frequency information displayed by these menus is in MHz for Models 54107/09/11. It is displayed in GHz for all other models.

If in Alternate Sweep, only values for CHAN 1 will be displayed.

M4: 11.10001: -5.66dB2: -5.67dB

M1: 8.1000 1: -8.25dB 2: +1.31dB

M2: 9.1000 1: -6.40dB 2: +3.21dB M3: -- OFF-

MARKERS

FREQUENCYMENU

START:XX.XXXX GHz

STOP:XX.XXXX GHz

PRESS SELECTFOR

CENTER/WIDTH

FREQUENCYMENU

CENTER:XX.XXXX GHz

WIDTH:XX.XXXX GHz

PRESS SELECTFOR

START/STOP

FREQUENCYMENU

START:XX.XXXX GHz

STOP:XX.XXXX GHz

ALT START:XX.XXXX GHz

ALT STOP:XX.XXXX GHz

PRESS SELECTFOR

CENTER/WIDTH

FREQUENCYMENU

CENTER:XX.XXXX GHz

WIDTH:XX.XXXX GHz

ALT CENTER:XX.XXXX GHz

ALT WIDTH:XX.XXXX GHz

PRESS SELECTFOR

START/STOP

KEY GROUP

INTERNALLEVELINGselected

EXTERNALLEVELING

CONNECTEXTERNALLEVELING

DETECTOR

PRESS SELECTWHEN READY

EXTERNALLEVELINGPASSED

Returns to previousoperating mode.

Connect output of externaldetector to rear panelEXTERNAL ALC inputconnector (see text).

Message displayed briefly

Enter the desired frequency source RF Output power level.

EXTERNALLEVELINGPASSED

Returns to previousoperating mode.

Message displayed briefly

EXTERNALSelected

ALTERNATESWEEP

If in DTF mode

If "SECURE MODE" Active

FREQUENCYMENU

SECURE MODEACTIVE

USE RESETTO RESTORE

FREQ DISPLAY

SECURE MODE

1

2

3

4

5

53

4

A

POWER LEVELMENU

SET EXTERNALLEVELING

POWER

XX.X

MAY NEEDRESCALING

PRESS SELECTTO RESCALEEXTERNALDETECTOR

D

MARKERS 5-8

PRESS SELECTFOR ON/OFF

MARKERS 1-4

PRESS SELECTFOR ON/OFF

*

* *

CA

If "SECURE MODE" Active

3

4

55

5

2

BCB

2

1

EXTERNALLEVELINGselected

D

5

FREQUENCYMENU

DTF MODE

ENTERFREQUENCYLIMITS FOR

DTF

START ABOVE:XXXX.XXX GHz

STOP BELOW:XXXX.XXX GHz

E

E

6

6

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Moves the cursor to the maximum value of the measurement trace data.

Moves the cursor to the minimum value of the measurement trace data.

Moves the cursor to the next frequency marker.

Moves the cursor to the active frequency marker.

Initiates the cursor search function defined by the Setup menu . The search value (absolute or relative ) is indicated along with the search type.

Amplitude readout at main cursor position for Trace 1.

Amplitude readout at main cursor position for Trace 2.

Frequency at main cursor position.

Frequency of alternate sweep at main cursor position.

RelativeOn/Off

Cursor

KEY GROUP

CURSOR

1: XX.XXdB2: XX.XXdB

XX.XXXXGHz(XX.XXXXGHz)

PRESS SELECTFOR

CURSOR MENU

CHANNEL 1MOVE CURSOR

TO

MAXIMUM

MINIMUM

NEXT MKR

ACTIVE MKR

dB SEARCHX.XX dBr L

SETUP

OPTIONS

SET CHAN 2

USE THEN PRESS SELECT

CURSOROPTIONS

CHANNEL 1

SEARCH FORMIN-MAX

XX.X dB LFORM MAX

REPEAT SRCHEACH SWEEP

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Changes Cursor operationto opposite channel.

Initiates a search that places activecursor on maximum peak value andrelative cursor on minimum value.

Initiates search to value relative to maximum trace value. Search type and search value as set in Setup Menu.

Repeats the selected cursor search for each measurement sweep.

CHANNEL 1

SEARCH VALUEXX.XX dB

SEARCH TYPE

LEFT

RIGHT

BANDWIDTH

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

"RELATIVE" will be displayed here if using Relative cursor (SEARCH TYPE= Relative). Will be blank if using active cursor (SEARCH TYPE= absolute).

Enter the amplitude value for selected cursor search function (in dB).

Sets up a dB search to the left of the present main cursor position. Value searched for is the dB SEARCH value.

Sets up a dB search to right of the present main cursor position. Value searched for is the dB SEARCH value.

Sets up a bandwidth cursor search. Set cursor within search range before initiating search . (The two cursors will diverge to indicate bandwidth - see text.)

NOTES:

Displayed only if Trace 2 is used.

Displayed only if Alternate Sweep is used.

Display channel presently selected for cursor operation.

L signifies LEFT searchR signifies RIGHT searchBW signifies Bandwidth search

"dB" signifies search to absolute dB value. "dBr" signifiessearch to value relative to current active cursor value(setup menu) or to trace maximum value (Options menu).

Subsequent use of the "dB" search function from theOptions menu will modify this selection.

All frequency information displayed by these menus is inMHz for Models 54107/09/11. It is displayed in GHz for allother models.

Amplitude readout at active (main) cursor position for Trace 1.

Amplitude readout at active (main) cursor position for Trace 2.

Frequency readout at active (main) cursor position for Trace 1.

Frequency readout at active (main) cursor position for Trace 2.

Amplitude difference between main and relative cursors for Trace 1.

Amplitude difference between main and relative cursors for Trace 2.

Frequency difference between main and relative cursors.

Frequency difference between cursors for Alternate sweep.

Select to interchange frequency positions of main andrelative cursors.

CURSOR

1: XX.XXdB2: XX.XXdB

XX.XXXXGHz(XX.XXXXGHz)

RELATIVE(∆)

1: XX.XXdB2: XX.XXdB

XX.XXXXGHz(XX.XXXXGHz)

EXCHANGEREF↔ CURSOR

CURSOR MENU

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

7

1

7

2

1

3

3

56

3

4

2

1

7

1

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OR

Hard Copy

PRINTER

PLOTTER

Menu Start Stop

Plots the screen display on plotter

Plots only the graticule data from the screen display

Plots only the measurement trace data

Plots only the titling data from the screen display

Plots only the cursor readout data.

DONE

Prints the measurement screen display on the printer.

Selects the number of data points to be printed per measurement channel − 26, 51, 101, 201, or 401.

Prints data only from the frequency-marker measurement points.

Prints measurement limit data only.

TITLE ENTRYXXXXX

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX

YZ 0123456789#( ) +- . , / < > ?

CLR DEL DONE

USE KNOB TOSELECT TEXTPRESS ENTER

OR SELECT

PREVIOUSMENU

Up to twelve characters may be entered as an identifier for the type of test (such as, TNSM for transmission, RL for return loss, PWR for power or a name for operator ID).

Present Identity string displayed here, when selected.

Up to twelve characters may be entered as an identifier for the device under test name.

Present Test Device string displayed here, when selected.

When Title Entry completed, press CLEAR (or any other menu key) to exit.

Selected entry string displayed here.

Use knob or UP/DOWN keys to select desired character, then press ENTER or SELECT. Repeat as necessary to complete title string. Keypad keys may be used for numeric character entry.

Select CLR to clear entire title entry: select DEL to erase previous character entered; select DONE to exit.

Starts printing/plotting operation. The type of hard copy produced is determined by the PRINTER/PLOTTER MENU options selected.

Stops Hard copy output operation for device indicated by LED(s). If output is to printer, stop is almost immediate (set text). If to plotter, the current data string is plotted and the plotter is left in a reset state.

PRINTER MENU

GRAPH

TABULAR:26 POINT51 POINT

101 POINT201 POINT401 POINT

MARKERS

LIMITS

ENTER TITLES

PLOTTER MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

KEY GROUP

PLOTTER MENU

PLOT ALL

PLOT ONLY:

GRATICULETRACESTITLE

CURSOR

ENTER TITLESPRINTER MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SELECT TITLETO ENTER

IDENTITYXXXXX

TEST DEVICEXXXXX

DATEON

OFF

USE THENPRESS SELECT

GPIBMODE CHANGE

WARNING:SEE NOTE ONREAR PANEL

SYSTEM

PLOTTER ONLY

USE THENPRESS SELECT

GPIB MODEIS SET TOSYSTEM

PLOTTER ONLYGPIB MODE IS

NOT SELECTED

PRESS SELECTTO CHANGEGPIB MODE

To GPIB Address Setup menu

GPIB Interface Set to Plotter Mode

In the GPIB PLOTTER mode of operation,only the 541XXA and external plotter may beconnected to the GPIB.

All frequency information printed or plotted bymodels 54107/09/11 is in MHz. For all other models, it is printed/plotted in GHz.

1

2

GPIB Interface NOT Set to Plotter Mode

*

1

2

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Enchancement

CHANNEL 1Averaging Smoothing

CHANNEL 2

54321

MAX

MIN

54321

MAX

MIN

54321

MAX

MIN

OFF

SET CHAN 2

USEKEYPAD TOSET LEVEL

USE THENPRESS SELECT

OFF

SET CHAN 1

USEKEYPAD TOSET LEVEL

USE THENPRESS SELECT

NOTES

COUPLECHANNELS

AVERAGINGCHANNEL 1

AVERAGINGCH1 + CH2

2 SWEEPS4 SWEEPS8 SWEEPS

16 SWEEPS32 SWEEPS64 SWEEPS

128 SWEEPS256 SWEEPS

USE THENPRESS SELECT

KEY GROUP

USE KNOB ORKEYPAD TOSET LEVEL

SMOOTHINGCH1 + CH2

SMOOTHINGCHANNEL 1

SMOOTHINGCHANNEL 2

Coupled or Independent as set by ANALYZER menu.

(See SYSTEM MENU key menus - Figure 3-20.)

To turn off Averaging from this menu, press AVERAGING key.

To turn off Smoothing from this menu, press SMOOTHING key.

Turns off Averaging for indicated channel, then exits to display mode.

Turns off Smoothing for indicated channel then exits to display mode.

SMOOTHINGMODE

COUPLEDINDEPENDNT

ANALYZER

TRACE HOLD:CH 1

If Channel 2 previously selected

1

2

3

4

4

42

1

3

3

1

1

INDEPENDENTCHANNELS

USE THENPRESS SELECT

COUPLECHANNELS

OFF

2 SWEEPS4 SWEEPS8 SWEEPS

16 SWEEPS32 SWEEPS64 SWEEPS

128 SWEEPS256 SWEEPS

SET CHAN 2

USE THENPRESS SELECT

AVERAGINGCHANNEL 2

OFF

2 SWEEPS4 SWEEPS8 SWEEPS

16 SWEEPS32 SWEEPS64 SWEEPS

128 SWEEPS256 SWEEPS

SET CHAN 1

* *

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SystemMenu

System Functions

Selects the number of measurement points (frequency source output frequencies) per measurement trace.

SelfTest

Save/Recall

ReturnTo LocalRemote

KEY GROUPRESET MENU

RESET IS CONFIGURE

TO KEEP:

CAL DATA

MARKERS

LIMITS

RESET

RESET TOFACTORYDEFAULTS

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SYSTEMAPPLICATION

SELECT ROUTINE:

TRACES

AMPLIFIER

TITLES

COLOR

USER SCALING

AUTOZERO

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SYSTEMMENU

DISK UTILITY

SYSTEM SETUP

DATA POINTS

RESET

CONFIGURE:

SOURCE

ANALYZER

PLOTTER

APPLICATIONS

GPIB MODE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

FREQUENCYDATA POINTS

51101201401

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Use Data Entry Knob or Keypad to enter GPIB address for external GPIB controlled plotter (default = 8). PressCLEAR to exit.

AMPLIFIERFUNCTION

START POWERXX.X

MAX POWERXX.X

INCREASEPOWER UNTIL

LIMITS FAIL

TITLEFUNCTIONS

USER TITLES

STND TITLES

ENTER TITLES

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Exits to GPIB Address Setup menu

Sets 54XXA GPIB Interface to PLOTTER mode. Then exits to plotter setup menu (Figure 4-5).

ANALYZER

TRACE HOLD:CH1CH2

BOTH

AUX CURSORREADOUT

YESNO

SMOOTHINGMODE

COUPLEDINDEPENDNT

Freezes data (stops measurement)for Channel 1 or Channel 2, or both.

Duplicates cursor readout display in Error Message area of screen display, if no error messages are displayed.

Smoothing operation set by SMOOTHING key menus apply to both channels. See Figure 4-6

Smoothing operation set by SMOOTHING key menus apply to Channel 1 and/or Channel 2 independently. See Figure 4-6

A

BSET PLOTTER

ADDRESS

8

SET ADDRESSUSING KNOBOR KEYPAD

A

B

SOURCEOPERATION

PRESS SELECTTO

ACTIVATESECURE MODE

When in SECURE MODE, all source frequency information displayed below graticule is replaced with "SECURE MODE ACTIVE". All other frequency information displays (cursor and menu displays for markers, limits, etc.) are removed. Refer to text. Disk Function is inhibited.

GPIBMODE CHANGE

WARNING:See note onRear Panel

SYSTEM

PLOTTER ONLY

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Text Color

R0G15B15

CH1 Color

R15G15B0

CH2 Color

R15G0B0

Grat Color

R0G15B0

PRESET

AUTOZEROMODE

ON(default)

OFF

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Turns Autozero function on (normal operating mode−see text).

Holds Autozero circuit correction signal of each active channel at current value. This value remains unchanged until function returned to "on" (see text).

TRACEFUNCTIONS

CHANNEL 1

MAX HOLDMIN HOLDMAX MIN

CHANNEL 2

MAX HOLDMIN HOLDMAX MIN

CLEAR ALL

USE THENPRESS SELECT

Resets the 541XXA front panel control settings to factory−selected values. All previously saved data is erased, unless specifically saved.

Allows previously saved data to be retained during system reset operation (normally erased). One, two, or all three types may be retained. Not active for "SECURE" operating mode, refer to text.

Sets the initial power level of the frequency source for the text. The test restarts at this point each time test is run.

Sets the maximum allowable power level that will be output by the frequency source during text.

Initiates test using initial power and maximum power level values currently set. Test terminates if either Channel 1 or Channel 2 limits are reached, or maximum power level is reached (see text).

Causes previously defined User Titles to be used for screen display measurement type titles. If titles for both channels are currently defined, both will be displayed.

Reverts to standard screen display measurement type titles (TRANSMSSN, RETN LOSS, ETC.)

Displays submenu to define User Titles for Channel 1 and/or Channel 2. Submenu "IDENTIFY" and "TEST DEVICE" apply to Channel 1 and Channel 2, respectively.

Sets the color characteristics of the text, Channel 1 trace, Channel 2 trace, and graticule for the external VGA monitor display (Refer to Sections I and II). The characteristics of the display text, Channel 1 trace, Channel 2 trace, and graticule elements can each be set seperately.

Each group of three selections sets the red, green, and blue component for the associated display element. A value of "0" designates full−off, and "15" designates full on. The values shown are power−on reset default values.

Resets the color display characteristics to the power−on reset default values.

FREQUENCYSCALING

MULTIPLIERn

DIVISORn

OFFSETXX.XXXX GHz

SELECTSCALING

USERSTANDARD

Captures, displays, and holds the maximum measurement values for Channel 1 during succesive sweeps."AH" is displays at the bottom of thescreen for all trace-hold operations.*

Captures, displays, and holds the minimum measurement values for Channel 1 during successive sweeps.

Captures, displays, and holds both maximum and minimum measurementvalues for Channel 1 during successive sweeps.

Same as above, but for Channel 2.

Cancels trace-hold mode operation and returns to normal measurement mode.

*Example: "AH12" displayed at bottom of screen when Application Trace Hold is Active for Channel 1 and Channel 2.

Enter integer value, from 1 to 10 (default value = 1)

Enter integer value, from 1 to 10 (default value = 1)

Enter Offset value, 0 to +/-99.9999 MHz for Models 54107/09/11, 0 to =/-99.9999 GHz for other models (default value = 0).

Involves Frequency Scaling mode (if off). Uses currently set scaling parameters; see text.

Cancels Frequency Scaling mode.

D

D SYSTEM SETUP

SET CLOCK

KEYCLICKOFF

ON (low)ON (high)

MORE

SYSTEM UTILITIES

DISTANCE IN:METERS

FEET

CLEARNON-VOLATILE

MEMORY

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SET CLOCKCONTROL MENU

DATEXX/XX/XX

FORMATmm/dd

TIMEX.XX pm

FORMAT12 HR am/pm

24 hour

USE KEYPADTO ENTER

DATE AND TIME

Shows current (default) date when menu first appears. Enter new date, if required, in 12 or 24 hours format, as selected below.

Change between day-day/month-month (dd/mm) or month-month/day-day (mm/dd) formats.

Always enter time in 24-hour format.

C

C

DISK UTILITY

MORE DIR

RENAME FILE

DELETE FILE

FORMAT DISK

EXIT

DISK UTILITY

USE TOSELECT FILETO RENAME

PRESS SELECTTO RENAME

ORCLEAR TO

RETURN TOUTILITY MENU

DISK UTILITY

USE TOSELECT FILETO DELECT

PRESS SELECTTO RENAME

ORCLEAR TO

RETURN TOUTILITY MENU

ENTER NEWFILENAME ANDEXTENSIONS

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX

YZ0123456789

USE KEYPADFOR '.'

DISK UTILITYMENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

This selection causes additionaldirectories to appear.

Return toSystem Menu

FORMAT DISK

ARE YOU SURE?

FORMAT THEFLOPPY DISK

CURRENTLY INDISK DRIVE?

NOYES

PRESS THENPRESS SELECT

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SAVESETUP ONLYTRACE MEMINSTR STATE

SAVE TOXX

USING TITLEXXXXXXX

PRESS SELECTTO SAVE

CHANGE TITLE

MORE DIR

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

DIRECTORY OF SAVE SETUPS + COMPLETE INSRUMENT STATESor

DIRECTORY OF TRACE MEMORIES

NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

0, <current setup> 03/28/94 8, empty1, test 1 12/20/94 9, empty2, test 2 02/15/94 10, empty3, empty 11, empty4, empty 12, empty5, empty 13, empty6, empty7, empty

B

A

B

C

SAVE/RECALLMENU

DATA TYPE(SETUP ONLY)

SAVE

RECALL

PREVIEW

CONFIGURE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SAVE/RECALLSETUP ONLY

DIRECTORYON OFF

AUTOSAVEON OFF

SET FILE EXTENSION

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

SAVE/RECALL(DATA TYPE)

SETUP ONLY

COMPLETE INST STATE

TRACE MEMORIES

DISPLAYEDTRACES

(SPREADSHEETFORMAT)

MAIN MENU

USE THENPRESS SELECT

FAST RECALL

ONOFF

PREVIOUS MENU

ENTER STORENUMBER TO BE

RECALLED

(Function remainsactive when menu

is removed)

RECALLSETUP ONLYTRACE MEMINSTR STATE

RECALL FROM:

XX

FAST RECALL

MORE DIR

MAIN MENU

SET FILEEXTENSION

FORSPREADSHEET

ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ123456789 DEL CLR DONE

MAIN MENU

DEFAULT

USE THENPRESS SELECT

TITLINGENTER TITLE

XXXXXXX

ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YZ123456789

DEL DONE CLR

PREVIOUSMENU

STORE XXEXISTS

PRESS ENTER TO OVERWRITEOR CLEAR TO CANCEL

CANNOTRECALL

SPREADSHEETFORMAT

DATA

AUTOMATICALLYINCREMENTSLAST STORE

NUMBER AND TITLETO NEXT VALIDSTORENUMBER

AND TITLE

A

Selects whether or not directory listings of memory-store locations will be displayed.

Selects whether or not file names and locations will be assigned automatically.

This menu lets you select one of the data types shown (SETUP ONLY, COMPLETE INST STATE, TRACE MEMORIES, or DISPLAYED TRACES (SPREADSHEET FORMAT), as the data type. The name of the selected type then appears in the "DATA TYPE" area of the SAVE/RECALL main menu.

Enter 3 characters from the keypad and press Enter key

Sets file extension to factory default characters and returns to main menu

SETUP ONLY appears for this example. The two bracketed labels are associated with the like-named options in the SAVE/RECALL Data Type menu.

Enter appropriate 1 or 2 digits and the <Select> or <Enter> key to recall stored setup, instrument state, or trace memory, as applicable.

For stores (memory locations) 20 and above, use the disk.

MORE DIR is a scroll function. Selecting it causes non-volatile memory and floppy-disk stored life locations to sequentially appear.

Turns Fast Recall on or off.When on, you can recall a saved setup by typing a two-digit identifier from the keypad.

Typing a two-digit identifier (01 thru 99)on the keypad and pressing <Enter>causes the associated setup, instrumentstate, or trace memory to be recalled.This process can be continued indefinitelyas long as long as the mode is active.Exit the mode by pressing any menu key.

SETUP ONLY appears for the example.The two bracketed labels are associated with the like-named options in the SAVE/RECALL Data Type menu.

Enter a one- or two-digit number from the keypad and press <Enter>. If the memory location is in use, a name will appear in the USING TITLE area. Otherwise, the memory location is available.

Saves actions instantly. If the memory locationis filled, the "STORE EXISTS" message appears.After save operation completes, action returnsto main (level 1) Save/Recall menu.

Use the knob and cursor up/down keys to highlight letters and digits; use the <Select> or <Enter> key to make selection.

SAVE Path

RECALL Path

Directory appears only if DIRECTORYis set to ON (SAVE/RECALL Configure Menu).

If DIRECTORY is ON (SAVE/RECALL Configure menu),a directory listing of memory-store locations appear and the

MORE DIR choice lets you access other directory screens.

Path followed whenAUTOSAVE is set to ON.

If Recall Type is Displayed Traces, this error message appears.

MORE DIR is a scroll function. Selecting it causes non-volatile memory and floppy-disk stored life locations to sequentially appear.

Return to SAVE/RECALL menu

NOTE:When the Spreadsheet Format is selected, the "MORE DIR" selection will display only floppy disk memory locations (20 thru 99). Spreadsheet data will not save to non-volatile memory.

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NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

PREVIEW MENU

STORE TOPREVIEW

XX

RECALL THE PREVIEWEDSETUP/DATA

MORE DIR

MAIN MENU

DIRECTORY OF SAVE SETUPS + COMPLETE INSRUMENT STATES

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SAVE/RECALL

DATA TYPE(SETUP ONLY)

SAVE

RECALL

PREVIEW

CONFIGURE

USE THENPRESS SELECT

C

ANRITSU 54147A STORED SETUP (0) CURRENT

PREVIEW MENU

STORE TOPREVIEW

XX

RECALL THE PREVIEWEDSETUP/DATA

DIRECTORY

MAIN MENU

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DATA POINTS: 401START STOP

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Recalls the data from the store number entered above.

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Chapter 5Measurement and Calibration Procedures

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MEASUREMENTCALIBRATION,TRANSMISSION ANDRETURN LOSS

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Appendix A54100A SeriesTechnical Data Sheet

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54100A SeriesNetwork Analyzers1 MHz to 110 GHzTechnical Data Sheet

High Performance Solutions in an Economical Network Analyzer

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MEASUREMENTSThe 54100A Series Network Analyzer include models and mea-surement components from 1 MHz to 110 GHz.

Measurement Modes: Transmission (dB), Relative Group Delay(ns), Return Loss (dB), Precision Return Loss (dB), SWR (linear SWR), Power (dBm), and optional Distance-To-Fault (feet or meters).

ANALYZERDynamic Range:

−55 dBm to +16 dBm, Autozeroing implements AC detection ona single cycle per sweep basis using Wiltron 560 Series or 5400Series Detectors and SWR Autotesters. DC detection is usedduring the sweep to improve accuracy and avoid disturbingautomatic leveling controls in the device under test. Auto-zero-ing can be disabled.

Inputs: Three. Two standard inputs, A and B, with an optional thirdreference channel, R (Option 5). Wiltron 560 Series and 5400Series Detectors and Autotesters are designed to operate with the54100A Network Analyzer. For millimeter wave applications, the5400 Series Multiplier/Reflectometers provide integrated referenceand return loss detection.

Channels: Two channels are used to select and simultaneouslydisplay any two inputs from A, B, or R. The inputs can also be displayed as ratios A/R or B/R.

Display Resolution:Horizontal: 51, 101, 201, or 401 points.Vertical: 0.025 dB, 0.0025 ns

Graticule: Ten vertical divisions. Horizontal axis automaticallyscales in frequency increments of 1, 2, 5. Graticule On/Off buttonturns all graticule lines off. Tick marks remain on axis to indicategraticule position.

Vertical Scaling:Resolution: 0.1 dB(m) to 10 dB(m) per division. Independent control for each channel 0.1 to 100 ns per division.Offset range: −99.9 dB to +99.9 dB, −99.9 to +99.9 ns.Autoscale: Automatically selects offset and resolution toprovide optimum display of test data.

External VGA Monitor Output: Rear panel connection is provided to drive a VGA color display. Trace colors are menuselectable.

Cursor: The numerical amplitude of the test data and frequencyare displayed for both channels. Display range −99.9 to +99.9 dBor ns.

Relative Cursor: Displays the amplitude and frequency differ-ences between the Cursor and Relative Cursor for both channels.

Cursor Functions: Automatic cursor searches for trace Maximum,Minimum, dB Level, dB Bandwidth, Next Marker, and Active Markermay be performed.

Display Data Correction: System frequency response errors are removed from measurements with a through-line transmissioncalibration and an open-short reflection calibration. Calibration datais stored at 0.002 dB resolution over the selected frequency range.Interpolation is used to maintain calibration as frequency sweeprange is decreased.

Smoothing: Filtering, adjustable in five levels, to reduce noise and interference on low-level traces. Channels may beindependently set.

Averaging: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 successive traces maybe averaged together to remove unwanted noise. Channels may beindependently set.

Limit Lines: Two limit lines, either single value or multi-level segmented, for each trace. Complex lines may be made from up to10 individually-editable segments.

Trace Mask: A swept measurement can be stored to a graticuleTrace Mask for visual comparison to later measurements.

Save/Recall: Thirteen sets of front-panel set-ups and thirteen sets of trace memory can be stored in non-volatile instrumentmemory. Stored set-ups may be previewed on the CRT or printed prior to selection. Non-volatile memory can be erased for security purposes.

3.5 Inch DOS Disk Drive: Instrument configurations and tracedata can be stored on a MS-DOS® compatible 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk. Trace Data can be stored in a standardized ASCII format which easily reads into common PC spread sheets andword processing software.

SOURCEFrequency Range: 1 MHz to 110 GHz. Contact Factory for special frequency range requirements.

Start-Stop: Sweeps from start frequency to stop frequency.

Center-Width: Sweeps from center − (width/2) to center + (width/2)

Alternate Sweep: Sweeps alternately between frequency rangesset differently for Channel 1 and Channel 2.

CW: Provides single frequency output (both channels turned off).

Frequency Resolution:RF Models (54107A, 54109A, 54111A): ±10 kHzMicrowave Models: ±100 kHz

Start Frequency Accuracy:RF Models (54107A, 54109A, 54111A): ±100 kHzMicrowave Models to 20 GHz: ± 200 kHzMicrowave Models, 20 to 40 GHz: ± 400 kHzMicrowave Models, 40 to 50 GHz: ± 800 kHz

Sweep Time, Single Band: Typically less than 70 ms for singlechannel with 101 point horizontal resolution, depending onfrequency, averaging, and smoothing settings. Trace update time is typically 130 ms with similar system settings.

Residual FM:1 MHz to 20 GHz < 10 kHz Peak20 GHz to 40 GHz < 20 kHz Peak40 GHz to 50 GHz < 40 kHz Peak

Measured in 30 Hz to 15 kHz post-detection BW.

Output Power: Maximum guaranteed leveled output power is model dependent. Typical unleveled output power exceeds the specified leveled output power. Operation with unleveled outputpower degrades rated specifications and is not recommended.

Reverse Power Protection: Up to 1 Watt.

Power Level Accuracy: ±1 dB, leveled. ±3.0 dB for models above 20 GHz, and ± 4.0 dB for 50 GHz models. Add ± 0.2 dB forOption 4−75 Ω output.

Power Level Accuracy, Attenuator: Optional 70 dB StepAttenuator (10 dB steps). Leveled power accuracy degrades by ±1.5 dB for models below 20 GHz and ±1.9 dB for 20 GHz models.

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Power Level Control, Internally Leveled: Front panel controladjusts power over a 10 dB range (up to 20 dB in some models) orfrom −70.0 dBm to maximum leveled power when Option 2, 2A, 2B,2C or 2D 70 dB Step Attenuator is installed.

Power Level Control, Externally Leveled (Option 6): Frontpanel control adjusts power range determined by external levelingdetector output. Flatness determined by leveling detector and coupler characteristics.

Leveling (With External Detector): Levels output power at DUTinput positions other than near the 54100A source output. Aleveling detector tracks the RF power level by providing a positiveor negative polarity detected signal of 30 to 200 mV to a rear panelBNC connector.

Leveled Power Variation:1.0 MHz to 1.0 GHz ±0.3 dB ±1.0 dB, Opt 21.0 MHz to 2.0 GHz ±0.4 dB ±1.1 dB, Opt 21.0 MHz to 3.0 GHz ±0.6 dB ±1.3 dB, Opt 210.0 MHz to 20 GHz ±0.8 dB ±1.0 dB, Opt 2A10.0 MHz to 26.5 GHz ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB, Opt 2B10.0 MHz to 32 GHz ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB, Opt 2C10.0 MHz to 40 GHz ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB, Opt 2C10.0 MHz to 50 GHz ±3.0 dB ±3.0 dB, Opt 2DAdd ± 0.2 for 75 Ω sources

Markers: The numerical amplitude of the test data and frequencyare displayed. Markers remain fixed at the set frequency, indepen-dent of displayed sweep frequency range.

APPLICATION FUNCTIONSApplication functions speed and ease the task of characterizingantennas, filters, amplifiers, and other microwave devices.

Min/Max Hold: Save the minimum and maximum values of suc-cessive sweeps or the combination of the two. Ideal for acquiringdata on drift or gain variation against temperature.

Cursor Functions: Automatic cursor search updates the band-width, minimum, or maximum levels of the displayed trace, “X” dBabove or below the min/max point, or a selected bandwidth. Thisfunction can be set to repeat continuously.

Compression Test Automation: Determines the gain compres-sion point over the operating frequency range of an amplifier bysuccessively incrementing the source power and measuring theamount of compression until a preset “X” dB limit is exceeded.

GPIBInterface: IEEE-488.2 compliant interface with integrated GPIBPlotter Control is standard on all 54100A instruments. All frontpanel controls are GPIB-controllable except power on/off. Front panel configurable for instrument control or for control of GPIB plotter.

GPIB Indicators:Remote: Operating on GPIBTalk: Talking on GPIBListen: Listening on GPIBSRQ: Sending a service requestLocal Lockout: Indicates the front panel RETURN TO LOCALpushbutton is disabled. The instrument is returned to local mode via GPIB.

PRINTER/PLOTTERPlotter: The GPIB interface is compatible with HP 7440A, HP 7550, HP 7470A, and HP 7475A plotters. Display traces, markers, cursor, and graticule information can be plotted.

Printer: Parallel printer interface is compatible with the Canon BJ10-SX, BJ30 and most Epson FX-compatible printers.

Internal Print and Plot Buffer: A new test can be conducted whilepreviously taken test data are being printed or plotted from theinternal printer buffer.

PRINTERS & ACCESSORIES

Portable printers may be purchased locally or through AnritsuWiltron. When purchased separately, a Centronics-to-CentronicsPrinter Interface Cable will be needed for operation with the 54100A.

Canon BJ10-SX Printer 2000-668Extra Ink Cartridge 2000-669Extra Battery 633-16Extra Printer Interface Cable 800-430

PRINTER POWER SUPPLIES

UK - AD150, 240V 40-65USA - AD150/120, 120V 40-66Europe - AD150/220, 220V 40-67Japan - AD150/100, 100V 40-68

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONSHorizontal Sweep Ramp Output: 0 to +10 V nominal

GPIB: Connects 54100A to controller or plotter. Rear panel GPIBconnector.

Parallel Printer (Centronics): Connects 54100A to printer. Rear panel.

VGA Output: Connects 54100A to external VGA color display (not supplied). Rear panel 15 pin “D” connector.

External Leveling: Option 6 adds external leveling capability.Levels output power at remote test position. (Rear panel BNCfemale connector).

GENERALSelf Test: Performs a self test every time power is applied or when SELF TEST pushbutton is pressed. If an error is detected, adiagnostic code appears, identifying the cause and location of the error.

Temperature Range:Operating: 0°C to +50°CStorage: -40°C to +70°C

Electromagnetic Compatiblity: Complies with EuropeanCommunity requirements for CE marking

Power: 115V +10%/-20%, 230V +10%/−20%, 48-440 Hz, 300 VA maximum

Dimensions: 177 H x 426 W x 476 D mm + 51 mm for feet(7 H x 16.75 W x 18.75 D in. + 2.0 in. for feet)

Weight: Less than 18 kg (39 lb.), 54147A

TRANSIT CASE

760-183 Transit Case : Hard shell case with custom foam insertsand carrying handle for maximum protection of the 54100A.

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Additional Models54119A 2 to 8.6 GHz N(f)54128A 8 to 12.4 GHz N(f)54130A 12.4 to 20 GHz N(f)54131A 10 to 16 GHz N(f)54136A 17 to 26.5 GHz K(f)54137A 2 to 20 GHz N(f)54154A 2 to 32 GHz K(f)54163A 2 to 40 GHz K(f)

Measurement System OptionsOption 1 Rack Mounting with SlidesOption 2 70 dB RF Step AttenuatorOption 2A 70 dB, 20 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2B 70 dB, 26.5 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2C 70 dB, 40 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2D 70 dB, 50 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 4 75 ohm source output. (Available to 3.0 GHz)Option 5 Add Reference ChannelOption 6 Add External LevelingOption 7 Internal Distance-To-Fault SoftwareOption 8 Relative Group Delay SoftwareOption 12 Add Front Panel CoverOption 13 Add Front Mounted HandlesOption 16 +15 V DC Supply for Millimeter Wave

Source Modules (Available with ≤ 20 GHz Models only)

Option 25 Maintenance ManualOption 26 Extra Operation and GPIB

Programming ManualOption 33 Canon BJ10-SX Bubble Jet Printer

SWR AUTOTESTERSThe 5400 and 560 Series SWR Autotesters integrate a high directivity bridge, a detector, a low reflection stainless steel testport, a reference termination, and a connecting cable. The detectedoutput signal is proportional to reflections from the test device con-nected to the test port.

RF Extender cables with moderate insertion loss used between thesource output to the SWR Autotester input do not degrade ReturnLoss (SWR) measurement performance. A mating Open/Short isshipped with each SWR Autotester except 5400-67FF75. WSMAtest port connectors are precision connections for improved mea-surement accuracy when testing devices with SMA connectors.

Maximum Input Power: +27 dBm

The 560-98C50 Convertible SWR Autotester improves test accuracy and reduces maintenance cost without using error prone

test port adapters or connector savers.

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54100A SERIES NETWORK ANALYZERS

54107A

54109A

54111A

54117A

54147A

54161A

54169A

54177A

0.001 to 1.5 GHz

0.001 to 2.2 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

0.01 to 8.6 GHz

0.01 to 20 GHz

0.01 to 32 GHz

0.01 to 40 GHz

0.01 to 50 GHz

−40 dBc

−40 dBc

−40 dBc

−60 dBc, > 2 GHz−40 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc, > 2 GHz−40 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc, 2-20 GHz−40 dBc, > 20 GHz−40 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc, 2-20 GHz−40 dBc, > 20 GHz−40 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc, 2-20 GHz−40 dBc, > 20 GHz−40 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc

−60 dBc

−60 dBc

−60 dBc, > 2 GHz−50 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−60 dBc, > 2 GHz−50 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−50 dBc, > 2 GHz−50 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−50 dBc, > 2 GHz−50 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

−50 dBc, > 2 GHz−50 dBc, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.5

< 1.5

< 1.5

< 1.5

< 1.8

< 1.8

< 1.8

< 2.0

12 dBm, 50 Ω10 dBm, 75 Ω12 dBm, 50 Ω10 dBm, 75 Ω12 dBm, 50 Ω10 dBm, 75 Ω

10 dBm, 50 Ω

10 dBm, 50 Ω

4.0 dBm, 50 Ω

4.0 dBm, 50 Ω

1.0 dBm, 50 Ω

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

K (f)

K (f)

V (f)

1 At 25° C, internally leveled. Attenuator Options 2 through 2C reduce output power specification by 3.0 dB; 2D, 4.0 dB. 2 Loaded at 50 Ω

ModelFrequency

Range Harmonic 2 Non HarmonicSource SWR 1

(Leveled) Output Power 1 Connector

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5400-67FF75

5400-6B50B

5400-6BF50B

5400-6B75B

5400-6BF75B

5400-6N50

5400-6NF50

5400-6N75

5400-6NF75

560-97A50

560-97A50-1

560-97N50

560-97N50-1

560-97NF50

560-97NF50-1

560-98S50

560-98S50-1

560-98SF50

560-98SF50-1

560-98K50

560-98KF50

560-98VA50

560-98VFA50

560-98C50

0.01 to 1 GHz

0.001 to 1.5 GHz

0.001 to 1.5 GHz

0.001 to 1.5 GHz

0.001 to 1.5 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

0.001 to 3 GHz

0.01 to 18 GHz

0.01 to 18 GHz

0.01 to 26.5 GHz

0.01 to 40 GHz

0.01 to 50 GHz

0.01 to 40 GHz

40 dB

40 dB

40 dB

40 dB

40 dB

40 dBc, < 3 GHz

40 dBc, < 3 GHz

40 dBc, < 3 GHz

40 dBc, < 3 GHz

36 dB

40 dB

35 dB

38 dB

35 dB

38 dB

37 dB, < 18 GHz

36 dB, < 26.5 GHz

40 dB, < 18 GHz

38 dB, < 26.5 GHz

37 dB, < 18 GHz

36 dB, < 26.5 GHz

40 dB, < 18 GHz

38 dB, < 26.5 GHz

35 dB, < 18 GHz

32 dB, < 32 GHz

30 dB, < 40 GHz

35 dB, < 18 GHz

32 dB, < 32 GHz

30 dB, < 40 GHz

30 dB, < 40 GHz

30 dB, < 50 GHz

30 dB, < 40 GHz

30 dB, < 50 GHz

34 dB, ≤ 20 GHz

32 dB, ≤ 26.5 GHz

29 dB, ≤ 40 GHz

75 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

75 Ω

75 Ω

50 Ω

75 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

< 1.22

< 1.13

< 1.13

< 1.22

< 1.22

< 1.08, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.11, > 2 GHz

< 1.08, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.11, > 2 GHz

< 1.10, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.17, > 2 GHz

< 1.10, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.17, > 2 GHz

< 1.10, ≤ 2 GHz

< 1.17, > 2 GHz

< 1.17, ≤ 8 GHz

< 1.27, > 8 GHz

< 1.17, ≤ 8 GHz

< 1.27, > 8 GHz

< 1.14, ≤ 8 GHz

< 1.22, ≤18 GHz

< 1.27, ≤ 26 GHz

< 1.14, ≤ 8 GHz

< 1.22, ≤18 GHz

< 1.27, ≤ 26 GHz

< 1.14, ≤ 8 GHz

< 1.26, ≤18 GHz

< 1.29, ≤ 26.5 GHz

< 1.33, ≤ 32 GHz

< 1.38, ≤ 40 GHz

< 1.25, ≤ 40 GHz

< 1.25, ≤ 50 GHz

< 1.25, ≤ 40 GHz

< 1.25, ≤ 50 GHz

< 1.20, ≤ 20 GHz

< 1.30, ≤ 40 GHz

F (f)

BNC (m)

BNC (f)

BNC (m)

BNC (f)

N (m)

N (f)

N (m)

N (f)

GPC-7

N (m)

N (f)

WSMA (m)

WSMA (f)

K (m)

K (f)

V (m)

V (f)

SMA (m and f)

3.5 mm (m and f)

K (m and f)

BNC (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

RuggedizedK (f)

RuggedizedK (f)

RuggedizedV (f)

RuggedizedK (f)

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SWR AUTOTESTERS

ModelFrequency

Range Directivity ImpedanceTest Port

SWR ConnectorInput

Connector

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DETECTORSThe 5400 and 560 Series Detectors use zero-biased Schottkydiodes. Measurement range is −55 dBm to +16 dBm using singlecycle per sweep AC detection, Auto-zeroing with DC detectionduring the frequency sweep. Optional extender cables of over 3000 feet can be used with the 54100A Series. Contact local salesrepresentative for special cables.

Maximum Input Power: +20 dBm

Standard Cable Length: 122 cm (4 ft.)

Dimensions: 7.6 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm (3 x 1-1/8 x 7/8 in.)

Weight: 170 g (6 oz.)

DETECTORS

5400-71B50 0.001 to 1.5 GHz 50 Ω 20 dB BNC(m) ± 0.2 dB, < 1.5 GHz

5400-71B75 0.001 to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 20 dB BNC(m) ± 0.2 dB, < 1.5 GHz

± 0.2 dB, < 1 GHz5400-71N50 0.001 to 3 GHz 50 Ω 26 dB N(m)

± 0.3 dB, < 3 GHz

26 dB, ≤ 2 GHz ± 0.2 dB, < 1 GHz5400-71N75 0.001 to 3 GHz 75 Ω

20 dB, ≤ 3 GHzN(m)

± 0.5 dB, < 3 GHz

16 dB, < 0.04 GHz560-7A50 0.01 to 18 GHz 50 Ω 22 dB, < 8 GHz GPC-7 ± 0.5 dB, < 3 GHz

17 dB, < 18 GHz

16 dB, < 0.04 GHz22 dB, < 8 GHz ± 0.5 dB, < 18 GHz

560-7N50B 0.01 to 20 GHz 50 Ω17 dB, < 18 GHz

N(m)± 2.0 dB, < 20 GHz

14 dB, < 20 GHz

16 dB, < 0.04 GHz22 dB, < 8 GHz ± 0.5 dB, < 18 GHz

560-7S50B 0.01 to 20 GHz 50 Ω17 dB, < 18 GHz

WSMA(m)± 2.0 dB, < 20 GHz

14 dB, < 20 GHz

16 dB, < 0.04 GHz22 dB, < 8 GHz ± 0.5 dB, < 18 GHz

560-7S50-2 0.01 to 26.5 GHz 50 Ω17 dB, < 18 GHz

WSMA(m)± 2.0 dB, < 26.5 GHz

14 dB, < 26.5 GHz

13 dB, < 0.04 GHz22 dB, < 8 GHz ± 0.5 dB, < 18 GHz

17 dB, < 18 GHz ±1.25 dB, < 26.5 GHz560-7K50 0.01 to 40 GHz 50 Ω

16 dB, < 26.5 GHzK(m)

± 2.2 dB, < 32 GHz15 dB, < 32 GHz ± 2.5 dB, < 40 GHz13 dB, < 40 GHz

± 0.5 dB, < 18 GHz19 dB, < 20 GHz

±1.25 dB, < 26.5 GHz560-7VA50 0.01 to 50 GHz 50 Ω 15 dB, < 40 GHz V(m)

± 2.5 dB, < 40 GHz10 dB, < 50 GHz

± 3.0 dB, < 50 GHz

Frequency Input FrequencyModel Range Impedance Return Loss Connector Response

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MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIESRF CABLES

These RF Cables are used to extend the source RF Output to thedevice-under-test input port.

POWER SPLITTERS

These power splitters are symmetrical, two-resistor tee designsthat can be used in applications where signals must be accuratelydivided for ratio measurements. They provide excellent flatnessand effective output SWR. K Connectors are compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA.

PRECISION ADAPTERS

MATCHING PAD AND MINIMUM LOSS ADAPTER

The 12N50-75B pad matches 50 Ω to 75 Ω or 75 Ω to 50 Ω circuits.The 12N75B converts 50 Ω to 75 Ω with less than 3 dB loss.

ADAPTERS

CONVERTIBLE SWR AUTOTESTER TEST PORT HEADS

ModelFrequency

Range (GHz)Impedance

(Ohms) Length Connectors10B75-1

10N50-1

10N75-1

N120-6

N120-12

NS120MF-6

K120MF-6

V120MF-6

DC to 1.5 GHz

DC to 1.5 GHz

DC to 1.5 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 40 GHz

DC to 67 GHz

75

50

75

50

50

50

50

50

30.5 cm (1 ft.)

30.5 cm (1 ft.)

30.5 cm (1 ft.)

15.25 cm (6 in)

30.5 cm (1 ft.)

15.25 cm (6 in)

15.25 cm (6 in)

15.25 cm (6 in)

BNC (m)

N (m)

N (m)

N (m)

N (m)

N (m)-SMA (f)

K (m)-K (f)

V (m)-V (f)

Power Model

FrequencyRange Input Outputs

Connectors

N241A50

N241A75

1091-28

K241B

K241C

V241C

DC to 3.0 GHz

DC to 3.0 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 26.5 GHz

DC to 40 GHz

DC to 60 GHz

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

K (m)

K (m)

V (m)

N (f)

N (f)

N (f)

K (f)

K (f)

V (f)

34NN75B

34NFNF75B

34NN50A

34NFNF50

K220

K222

34VK50

34VKF50

34VFK50

34VFKF50

34VV50

34VFVF50

DC to 3 GHz

DC to 3 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 40 GHz

DC to 40 GHz

DC to 46 GHz

DC to 46 GHz

DC to 46 GHz

DC to 46 GHz

DC to 60 GHz

DC to 60 GHz

75 Ω75 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.22

1.22

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.4

1.4

N (m) to N (m)

N (f) to N (f)

N (m) to N (m)

N (f) to N (f)

K (m) to K (m)

K (f) to K (f)

V (m) to K (m)

V (m) to K (f)

V (f) to K (m)

V (f) to K (f)

V (m) to V (m)

V (f) to V (f)

PartNumber

FrequencyRange Impedance SWR Connectors

12N50-75B

12N75B

DC to 3000

DC to 3000

1.25

1.25

7.5 max.

3.0 max.

N (m) 50 Ωto N (f) 75 ΩN (m) 50 Ω

to N (m) 75 Ω

ModelFrequency

Range (MHz) SWRInsertionLoss (dB) Connectors

1091-136 DC to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 1.1 F (f) to F (f)

1091-137 DC to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 1.1 N (f) to F (m)

1091-168 DC to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 1.06 N (m) to F (m)

1091-169 DC to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 1.06 N (m) to F (f)

1091-170 DC to 1.5 GHz 75 Ω 1.06 N (f) to F (f)

1091-171 DC to 1.3 GHz 50 Ω 1.03 N (m) BNC (m)

1091-172 DC to 1.3 GHz 50 Ω 1.03 N (m) BNC (f)

1091-173 DC to 1.3 GHz 50 Ω 1.03 N (f) BNC (m)

1091-174 DC to 1.3 GHz 50 Ω 1.03 N (f) BNC (f)

1091-175 DC to 1.3 GHz 75 Ω 1.03 N (m) BNC (m)

1091-176 DC to 1.3 GHz 75 Ω 1.03 N (m) BNC (f)

1091-177 DC to 1.3 GHz 75 Ω 1.03 N (f) BNC (m)

1091-178 DC to 1.3 GHz 75 Ω 1.03 N (f) BNC (f)

1091-26 DC to 18 GHz 50 Ω 1.3 N (m) SMA (m)

1091-27 DC to 18 GHz 50 Ω 1.3 N (m) SMA (f)

1091-80 DC to 18 GHz 50 Ω 1.3 N (f) SMA (m)

1091-81 DC to 18 GHz 50 Ω 1.3 N (f) SMA (f)

Part FrequencyNumber Range Impedance SWR Connectors

SMA (f) 25S50 DC to 26.5 GHz 22KF50SMA (m) 25SF50 DC to 26.5 GHz 22K50

3.5 mm (f) 25L50 DC to 30 GHz 22KF50

3.5 mm (m) 25LF50 DC to 30 GHz 22K50

K (f) 25K50 DC to 40 GHz 22KF50

K (m) 25KF50 DC to 40 GHz 22K50

SMA (f), SMA (m) 25SK50 DC to 26.5 GHz 22KF50K (f), K (m) (Set of Four) DC to 40 GHz 22K50

DUT Test Head Frequency Open/ShortConnector Model Range Model

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(A) SWR AutotestersFor optimum accuracy, the SWR Autotester test port must mate tothe DUT's input connector. If you must use an adapter at the SWRAutotester test port, use a precision low SWR adapter to minimizedegradation of directivity.(B) DetectorsOne detector is required for transmission or DTF measurements innon-ratio configurations. Ratio measurements (monitors sourceoutput power) require a second detector. BNC type detectors willnot mate directly to the N-type power splitter output (for use as theReference of a Ratio Measurement) or power divider output (foruse in Distance-To-Fault Measurements). For these applications,use a 1091-172 adapter or an N(m) detector such as 5400-71N50,5400-71N75, or 560-7N50B.

(C) Power SplitterTwo resistor power splitters are used for ratio measurements andexternal leveling.(D) Splitter AdapterAdapter mates the power splitter output to the SWR Autotesterinput for Ratio and/or externally leveled measurements.(F) Source CableIn manufacturing applications, using the source cable from thesource output to the power splitter input (or, in Non-Ratio applica-tions to the SWR Autotester input) helps minimize long term wearof the SWR Autotester’s test port connector. The cable matesdirectly to power splitter’s input. Connection directly to SWRAutotesters requires a male-male adapter for WSMA, K, and V type SWR Autotesters.

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54100A SERIES NETWORK ANALYZER CONFIGURATION C

1 V to K interconnections require male (source) to female power splitter adapters. 2 Also requires a source adapter. 3 See page 7 (bottom right) to select appropriate test port heads.

Model Source DUT's Input SWR Power Splitter Ext. Leveling SourceNumber Frequency Connector Autotester Detector Splitter Adapter Detector Cable

Connection Diagram Reference Letter A B C D E F

75 Ω F (m) 5400-67FF75 5400-71N75 N241A75 1091-175 73N75 10N75-154107A 0.001 to 1.5 GHz

50 Ω BNC (f) 5400-6B50 5400-71B50 N241A50 34NN50A 73N50 10N50-150 Ω BNC (m) 5400-6BF50 5400-71B50 N241A50 34NN50A 73N50 10N50-1

75 Ω BNC (f) 5400-6B75 5400-71B75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75-175 Ω BNC (m) 5400-6BF75 5400-71B75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75-1

54109A 0.001 to 2.2 GHz50 Ω N (f) 5400-6N50 5400-71N50 N241A50 34NN50A 73N50 N120-650 Ω N (m) 5400-6NF50 5400-71N50 N241A50 34NN50A 73N50 N120-6

54111A 0.001 to 3.0 GHz75 Ω N (f) 5400-6N75 5400-71N75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75B-175 Ω N (m) 5400-6NF75 5400-71N75 N241A75 34NN75B 73N75 10N75B-1

50 Ω APC-7 560-97A50-1 560-7A50 1091-28 34NN50A 75N50B N120-654117A 0.01 to 8.6 GHz

50 Ω N (f) 560-97N50-1 560-7N50B 1091-28 34NN50A 75N50B N120-650 Ω N (m 560-97NF50-1 560-7N50B 1091-28 34NN50A 75N50B N120-6

54147A 0.01 to 20 GHz50 Ω SMA (f) 560-98C503 560-7S50B K241B 1091-27 75KB50 NS120MF-650 Ω SMA (m) 560-98C503 560-7S50B K241B 1091-27 75KB50 NS120MF-6

50 Ω SMA (f) 560-98C503 560-7S50-2 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF-650 Ω SMA (m) 560-98C503 560-7S50-2 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF-6

54161A 0.01 to 32 GHz50 Ω K (f) 560-98C503 560-7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF-6

50 Ω K (m) 560-98C503 560-7K50 K241C K220 75KC50 K120MF-654169A 0.01 to 40 GHz

50 Ω V (f) 560-98VA50 560-7VA50 V241C1 34VV50 70VC50 K120MF-650 Ω V (m) 560-98VFA50 560-7VA50 V241C1 34VV50 70VC50 K120MF-6

50 Ω K (f) 560-98C503 560-7K50 K241C1 K220 75KC50 V120MF-650 Ω K (m) 560-98C503 560-7K50 K241C1 K220 75KC50 V120MF-6

54177A 0.01 to 50 GHz50 Ω V (f) 560-98VA50 560-7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 V120MF-6

50 Ω V (m) 560-98VFA50 560-7VA50 V241C 34VV50 70VC50 V120MF-6

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(G) Source AdapterThis adapter mates the source output directly to the SWRAutotester input.(H) Power DividerDistance-To-Fault testing procedures recommend use of a threeresistor power divider. Except for the 1091-29, the power dividerconnection to the source output requires a male-male adapter or an RF extension cable with male connectors.(I) 3 dB Attenuators, (J) DUT Adapters, (K) TerminationsThese components are used during coaxial Distance-To-Fault applications. Waveguide DTF applications may require a coaxial to waveguide adapter. Integrated DTF divider/detector modules are available in WR-22, WR-15, and WR-10.

Non-Ratio Measurements: Eliminate one detector and the powersplitter for measurements which do not need a source powerreference detector.

Ratio Measurements: Use ratio techniques whenever sourceamplitude is adjusted during the measurement process.

Gain (or Loss), Group Delay and Output Power: An RF detectormeasures transmission characteristics. Group Delay measurementquality improves when a RF splitter and a second RF detector areused in a ratio configuration.

Distance-To-Fault: Faulty antenna systems and transmissionlines are easily diagnosed with the 54100A Series optionalDistance-To-Fault mode.

F

B

IH

Termination

Transmission Line Under Test

DUT

B

A

B

F

DUT

CBD

A

B

F

DUT

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RT

rce Power 3 dB DUT Precisionpter Divider Attenuator Adapter Termination

G H I J K

-175 11N75B 1010-53 1091-169 1015-29

N50A 11N50B 1010-31 1091-171 1015-35N50A 11N50B 1010-31 1091-172 1015-34

N75B 11N75B 1010-53 1091-175 1015-37N75B 11N75B 1010-53 1091-176 1015-36

N50A 11N50B 1010-31 34NN50A 26NF50N50A 11N50B 1010-31 n/a 26N50

N75B 11N75B 1010-53 34NN75B 26NF75N75B 11N75B 1010-53 n/a 26N75

N50A 1091-29 1010-31 34AN50 28A50-1

N50A 1091-29 1010-31 34NN50A 26NF50N50A 1091-29 1010-31 n/a 26N50

SN50 K240B 43KB-3 K220 28SF50SN50 K240B 43KB-3 n/a 28S50

20 K240C 43KB-3 K220 28SF5020 K240C 43KB-3 n/a 28S50

20 K240C 43KC-3 K220 28KF5020 K240C 43KC-3 n/a 28K50

RK50 V240C 2 41V-3 34VV50 28VF50BRK50 V240C 2 41V-3 n/a 28V50B

RK50 K240C 2 43KC-3 K220 28KF50RK50 K240C 2 43KC-3 n/a 28K50

RV50 V240C 41V-3 34VV50 28VF50BRV50 V240C 41V-3 n/a 28V50B

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SYSTEM ACCESSORIESLEVELING DETECTORS

Negative output polarity microwave detectors can be used to externally level 54100A power by sampling power at a remote testposition. Connection is made to the 54100A rear panel (Option 6)via a BNC cable. For 70KC50 and 70VC50, an SMC (m) to BNC(m) cable is provided.

Max. Input: +20 dBm

Low Level Sensitivity at -30 dBm: 0.35 mV/µW

High Level Sensitivity at +13 dBm: 1V, minimum

PRECISION TERMINATIONS

These precision, metrology−grade terminations are used in measurement systems where achieving the smallest possiblereflections is critical.

Maximum Input Power: 0.5 W

RF LIMITERS

Return Loss: >11 dB, ≤ 20 GHz>10 dB, ≤ 26 GHz

Insertion Loss: < 2.2 dB, ≤ 20 GHz, 0.0 dBm< 3.2 dB, ≤ 26 GHz, 0.0 dBm

Turn-On Power: 10-14 dBm typ., ≤ 18 GHz15-19 dBm typ., ≤ 26 GHz

RF limiters protect RF detectors against damage from:1) DC Voltage — blocks up to 50 Vdc2) AC Voltage — filters 50/60 Hz up to 100 Vac and impulse

currents of >1.0 A.3) RF Power — provides protection up to 3.0 W for

frequencies range

DETECTOR EXTENDER CABLES

These cables can be installed between the SWR Autotester orDetectors and the 54100A. The 54100A is operational with cablesup to 3000 feet.

GPIB CABLES

These cables connect the 54100A to a GPIB plotter or controller on the GPIB (IEEE−488 bus)

DETECTOR ADAPTER CABLES

These adapter cables allow the 54100A to be used with waveguideor other detectors. The model 560-10BX can be used with LevelingDetectors. The 560-10BX-1 and -2 models are used with millimeterwave detectors.

0.0001 to Input: BNC (m)71B50

3 GHz50 Ω 1.2 ± 0.5

Output: BNC (f)0.0001 to Input: N (m)

73N504 GHz

50 Ω 1.2 ± 0.5Output: BNC (f)

0.0001 to Input: N (m)73N75

2 GHz75 Ω 1.2 ± 0.5

Output: BNC (f)

0.01 to Input: N (m)75N50B

18 GHz50 Ω 1.39 ± 0.6

Output: BNC (f)

0.01 to Input: K (m)75KB50

26.5 GHz50 Ω 1.5 ± 1.0

Output: BNC (f)

0.01 to 40 GHz 1.5 ± 1.5 Input: V (m)75VC50

40 to 50 GHz50 Ω

2.1 ± 3.0 Output: SMC (f)

Frequency SWR FlatnessModel Range Impedance (max.) (dB) Connectors

26N75 N (m)26NF75

DC to 4N (f)

75 Ω 1.004 + 0.0025F

26N50 N (m)26NF50

DC to 18N (f)

50 Ω 1.004 + 0.0026F

28A50 1.010 + 0.001F28A50-1

DC to 18 GPC-7 50 Ω(1.020 Max.)

28S50 WSMA (m) 1.036 to 18.5 GHz28SF50

DC to 26.5WSMA (f)

50 Ω1.173 to 26.5 GHz

28S50-1 WSMA (m) 1.020 to 18.5 GHz28SF50-1

DC to 26.5WSMA (f)

50 Ω1.135 to 26.5 GHz

1.040 to 18.5 GHz28K50DC to 40

K (m)50 Ω 1.070 to 26.5 GHz

28KF50 K (f) 1.135 to 40 GHz

1.070 to 40 GHz28V50BDC to 65

V (m)50 Ω 1.110 to 60 GHz

28VF50B V (f) 1.230 to 65 GHz

ModelFrequency

RangeMaximum

Input PowerImpedance Connectors

1N75C

1N50C

1K50A

1K50B

0.01-3.0 GHz,

0.01-18.0 GHz

0.01-20.0 GHz

0.01-26.0 GHz

5 W

5 W

5 W

3 W

75 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω

N (m) to N (f)

N (m) to N (f)

K (m) to K (f)

K (m) to K (f)

Model Cable Length

800-109

800-110

800-111

800-112

SC 5372

Contact Factory

7.6 m (25 ft.)

15.2 m (50 ft.)

30.5 m (100 ft.)

61 m (200 ft.)

100 m (328 ft.)

1000 ft.

Model Cable Length

2100-1

2100-2

2100-4

2100-5

1 m (3.3 ft.)

2 m (6.6 ft.)

4 m (13.2 ft.)

0.5 m (1.65 ft.)

Model Cable Length Connector Type560-10BX

560-10BX-1

560-10BX-2

122 cm (4 ft.)

122 cm (4 ft.)

122 cm (4 ft.)

BNC (f)

SMA (m)

BNC (m)

Frequency Test Port Input SWRModel Range (GHz) Connector Impedance (F in GHz)

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MILLIMETER WAVE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

The Wiltron’s Millimeter Wave Reflectometers are designed to operate with the 54147A 20 GHz Network Analyzer. The milli-meter wave multiplier includes subharmonic filters and an isolator,to dramatically improve reflection accuracy.

The 54000 Series millimeter wave reflectometers integrate the measurement components within the multiplier/amplifier housing.

Excellent multiplier source match provided by the internal isolators and the improved detector return loss allow accurate,simultaneous return loss and transmission measurements.

Millimeter Wave Reflectometer Configuration

REFLECTION ACCURACY CHARACTERISTICS

Source Match: < 1.9 (< 1.7 Typical)

Directivity: 35 dB (> 40 dB Typical)

Dynamic Range: > 56 dB

Channel Accuracy:Channel Accuracy is degraded by ± 0.4 dB from standard 54100A specifications

Output Power, Minimum: Leveled or UnleveledV-band: 0.0 dBm min. (+ 4.0 dBm Typ.)W-band: −5.0 dBm min. (+1.0 dBm Typ.)

Power Flatness, Unleveled: ± 3.0 dB Typ.

Required Input Frequency:V-band: 12.75 to 18.75 GHzW-band: 12.75 GHz to 18.33 GHz

Required Input Harmonics: < −60 dBc

Spurious Signals:Harmonic: < −55 dBc (< −60 dBc Typical)Nonharmonic: < −55 dBc (< −60 dBc Typical)

Frequency Accuracy: Source Dependent

Frequency Resolution: Source Dependent

MILLIMETER REFLECTOMETER ACCESSORIES

12" N (m) to N (m) RF input cable: PN: N120-12Precision Attenuators: 1.08:1.0 SWR

Precision loads and attenuators allow low insertion loss devicessuch as couplers and wavequide sections to be accurately tested.

V band 3 dB: SM4784; 6 dB, SM4786W band 3 dB: SM4785; 6 dB, SM4787

Precision Loads: 1.06: 1.0 SWRV band, SM4782W band, SM4783

DC Power Connections: SM4819 Twinax (m) − Twinax (m) cable SM4816 Twinax to Dual Banana PlugSM4818 Twinax to Dual EZ Hooks

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Size: 9.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches

MILLIMETER WAVE DETECTORS

Maximum Input Power, Damage Level: +21 dBm

54100A NETWORK ANALYZER

560-10BX-2 DETECTOR CABLE

TRANSMISSION DETECTOR

RF IN >+5 dBm

WILTRON

REFLECTOMETER MILLIMETER WAVE

5400-MMXXXXTEST PORT

A BR

(Option 16) +15Vdc

DUT

Frequency InputModel Range Directivity SWR Flange Connector

Special Waveguide Reflectometers Reflectometers have integrated multipliers/amplifiers. Input frequency is < 20 GHz

Millimeter Wave Detectors

54000-6WR15 50 to 75 GHz 35 dB, 40 dB typ. <1.9 (<1.7 typ.) WR-15 N (f)

54000-6WR10 75 to 110 GHz 35 dB, 40 dB typ <1.9 (<1.7 typ.) WR-10 N (f)

Test Port

Frequency Dynamic OutputModel Range Range Return Loss Flange Connector

54000-7WR15 50 to 75 GHz > 56 dB typ. 17 dB WR-15 BNC (f)

54000-7WR10 75 to 110 GHz > 56 dB typ 17 dB WR-10 BNC (f)

Input Port

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Return Loss Measurement AccuracyUncertainties resulting from SWR Autotester and source frequencyresponse and from system open and short characteristics are subtracted automatically from test data. Overall accuracy is then:

+ Channel Accuracy+ Autotester Accuracy+ Distortion From Source HarmonicsReturn Loss Measurement Accuracy

Autotester accuracy is composed of error due to directivity anderror due to test port match. Unless the DUT has very poor returnloss (high SWR), directivity will be largest source of error. When an adapter is used at the test port, use Effective Directivity to determine possible errors.

NOTE: Return loss errors due to source harmonics will be significant when the harmonic level is within 10 dB of the DUT’smeasured return loss.

RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO DIRECTIVITY

Measured Return Loss Value

RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO EFFECTIVE DIRECTIVITY

Measured Return Loss Value

Effective Directivity is the reduction to Directivity due to theadapter’s SWR performance. The chart above assumes a 40 dBdirectivity SWR Autotester.

CHANNEL ACCURACY (25°C)

RETURN LOSS ACCURACY DUE TO SOURCE HARMONICS

Measured Return Loss Value

This chart assumes full reflections of a single source harmonic at the DUT input. Multiple harmonics can cause additionalmeasurement uncertainty.

Source harmonics are a significant source of return lossmeasurement uncertainty when testing banded devices such asfilters, receivers, transmitters, power amplifiers, and antennas. With the source output frequency in the DUT passband, the source harmonics are in the reject band. Thus, the total signal power of the harmonic is reflected into the SWR Autotester’s internal broadband detector.

-4.00

-3.00

-2.00

-1.00

0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB0 dB

Pos

sibl

e E

rror

(dB

)

Source Harmonic Level

-25 dB-30 dB

-35 dB-40 dB

-45 dB

-50 dB

-60 dB

-60 dB

-50 dB-45 dB

-40 dB

-35 dB

-30 dB

-25 dB

Input Power (dBm)+16 +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -55

1.6

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

Acc

urac

y (+

/- d

B)

-4.00

-3.00

-2.00

-1.00

0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB0 dB

1.30

1.30

1.20

1.201.15

1.151.10

1.10

1.05

1.05

Adapter SWR

Pos

sibl

e E

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(dB

)

1.00 (No Adapter)

1.00 (No Adapter)

-4.00

-3.00

-2.00

-1.00

0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB0 dB

20 dB

25 dB30 dB

35 dB45 dB

50 dB

50 dB

20 dB

25 dB

30 dB

35 dB

40 dB

45 dB

40 dBSWR Autotester

Directivity

Pos

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RELATIVE GROUP DELAYOptional relative group delay software identifies signal distortioncaused by bandpass devices such as filters, receivers, poweramplifiers, and up/down converters. Group delay is a key cause ofhigh Bit Error Rate (BER). Group delay is important for 1) CDMAand spread spectrum communications 2) phase radars 3) highcapacity satellite and terrestrial microwave links 4) PAL and HDTVtelevision components and other RF systems sensitive to phasedistortion.

The 54100A saves time and expense by eliminating several piecesof expensive test equipment − combining the capabilities into asingle, low cost test station. Manufacturing processes save re-test/re-tuning time by utilizing a single 54100A instead of twoseparate tuning stations − one for transmission and return loss and the other for relative phase group delay. The 54100A’s otherconvenient features for Distance-To-Fault analysis, ConvertibleSWR Autotesters, rugged construction, low cost and widefrequency range make it an ideal field service analyzer.

In many manufacturing applications, the 54100A can replaceexpensive vector network analyzers. Furthermore, the 54100A can accurately test frequency conversion devices without thewideband reference converters required with vector networkanalyzers or microwave system analyzers.

Calibration requires only an RF path normalization with a standardRF detector. Relative group delay specifications assume measure-ment of bandpass devices. Frequency sweep must include atminimum 20 dBr of transmission rolloff from mid-band response.For best results, set the frequency sweep to cover more than 20 dBr rolloff is suggested.

Relative Group Delay Accuracy: Typically < 1ns, < 5.0% of peak-to-valley range with noise averaged. Assumes the band limitingdevice within the DUT meets minimum phase shift design. Devicessuch as SAW filters, microwave phase equalizers, and branch linecouplers will have additional uncertainty.

Calibration: A transmission path normalization is required.

PRECISION RETURN LOSS MODETerminations, adapters, and connectors have return loss valuesthat are difficult of measure directly with a standard SWRAutotester. Without proper care, test bench components can beeasily damaged without showing significant physical changes.

Precision Return Loss Mode automatically verifies the specifiedperformance of these common test components using an OffsetSWR Autotester, Airline, Open/Short, and a Termination.

Component Connections for Precision Return Loss Mode

SELECTION GUIDE

PRECISION AIRLINE SPECIFICATIONS

RF OUTPUT

OFFSET SWR AUTOTESTER

PRECISION AIR LINE

OPEN/SHORT HERE FOR CALIBRATION

54100A NETWORK ANALYZER

Zx

DEVICE UNDER TEST

A BR

28A50GPC-7 560-97A50-20 18A50 22A50

28A50-1

N male 560-97A50-20 18NF50 22N50 26N50N female 560-97A50-20 18N50 22NF50 26NF50

SMA 28S50male

560-98KF50-15 19SF50 22S5028S50-1

SMA 28SF50female

560-98KF50-15 19S50 22SF5028SF50-1

3.5mm 19LF50male

560-98KF50-15(SC4127)

22K50 28K50

3.5mm 19L50female

560-98KF50-15(SC3588)

22KF50 28KF50

K male 560-98KF50-15 19KF50 22K50 28K50K female 560-98KF50-15 19K50 22KF50 28KF50

DUT Offset SWR Open PrecisionConnector Autotester Airline Short Terminations

1

1Terminations are needed for adapter verification tests and other two portdevice testing.

1.003(Test Port)

18A50 0.5 to 18 GPC-7 GPC-71.020

7 30

(Beaded End)

18N50 N (m)18NF50

0.5 to 18N (f)

GPC-7 1.006 7 30

1.00619S50 WSMA (m)

WSMA to 18 GHz0.8 to 26.5

male 1.0103.5 25

19SF50 WSMA (f)to 26.5 GHz

19K50 K (m)19KF50

0.8 to 40K (f)

1.020 1.020 2.9 15

Freq. BeadedRange Test Port Port Dia. Length

Model (GHz) Connector Connector SWR (mm) (cm)

Offset SWRAutotesters andPrecision Airlinesmeasure high returnloss values from 20 dBto 60 dB.

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WAVEGUIDE SWR AUTOTESTERS

New Waveguide SWR Autotesters are tuned for unequaled highdirectivity performance with a coaxial to waveguide flange installedon the test port. The result is a small package that is a) morerugged, b) easier-to-use, c) more accurate, and d) more reliablethan precision waveguide couplers.

WAVEGUIDE SWR ADAPTERS

A wide variety of standard waveguide sizes are designed for fieldtesting of installed waveguide within:

• Microwave Communications Towers• Cellular Base Stations• Aircraft Radar Transmission Lines• Ship-board Radar Transmission Lines

When ordering, please alert your Anritsu Wiltron sales representa-tive to request special flange types.

SPECIAL WAVEGUIDE ADAPTERS

Wiltron markets some of the worlds rarest − and most useful −coaxial to waveguide transitions. For example, the 26 GHz to 40 GHz waveguide to 40 GHz K-type coaxial is the only precisioninstrumentation grade transition available for Ka band.

Customer requests for new standards supporting millimeter waveapplications in wireless LANs, vehicle collision avoidance, andwafer probing have lead to the development of coaxial to waveguide transitions to 67 GHz (V connectors) and 110 GHz (W connectors).

35WR42K WRD42 to K Male35WR42KF

18 to 26.5WRD42 to K Female

595 1.25

35WR180K WRD180 to K Male35WR180KF

18 to 40WRD180 to K Female

N/A 1.25

35WR28K WR28 to K Male35WR28KF

26.5 to 40WR28 to K Female

599 1.25

35WR22K WR22 to K Male35WR22KF

33 to 40WR22 to K Female

383 1.30

35WR22V WR22 to V Male35WR22VF

33 to 50WR22 to V Female

383 1.30

35WR19K 40 to 50 WR19 to K Male35WR19KF Usable to 54 WR19 to K Female

383 1.30

35WR19V WR19 to V Male35WR19VF

40 to 60WR19 to V Female

383 1.30

35WR15V WR15 to V Male35WR15VF

50 to 67WR15 to V Female

385 1.30

Frequency W/GModel Range Connectors Flange SWR

(GHz) UG-(_)U

Wiltron manufactures a wide variety of high frequency waveguide to coaxial adapters.

Frequency InputModel Range Directivity Return Loss Flange Connector

Waveguide SWR Autotesters

560-WR229 3.6 to 4.2 GHz, WR229 40 dB 22 dB UG-1350/U N (f)

560-WR137 5.9 to 6.5 GHz, WR137 40 dB 22 dB UG-1356/U N (f)

SC5302 6.5 to 7.1 GHz, WR137 38 dB 22 dB UG-1356/U N (f)

SC5121 7.1 to 7.9 GHz, WR137 38 dB 22 dB UG-1356/U N (f)

SC5125 7.3 to 7.7 GHz, WR112 40 dB 22 dB UG-1358/U N (f)

560-WR90 10.7 to 11.7 GHz, WR90 40 dB 19 dB UG-1360/U N (f)

SC5122 12.7 to 13.3 GHz, WR75 40 dB 19 dB UDR120 N (f)

SC5123 14.0 to 14.5 GHz, WR62 40 dB 19 dB UG-419/U N (f)

SC5137 14.5 to 15.5 GHz, WR62 40 dB 19 dB UG-419/U N (f)

560-WR42 18 to 19 GHz, WR42 40 dB 19 dB UG-595/U N (f)

SC5124 21.2 to 23.6 GHz, WR42 38 dB 19 dB UG-595/URuggedized

K (f)

560-WRXX Customer Specified Contact AW Contact AW Customer Specified N (f)

Test Port

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DISTANCE-TO-FAULTThe optional Distance-To-Fault software displays impedancediscontinuities versus distance based on a swept frequencymeasurement of transmission line mismatch. The software is available by ordering Option 7 with 54100A Series Network Analyzers.

Measurements: Distance-To-Fault (meters or feet), Return loss orSWR of fault.

Frequency Sampling: 256, 512, or 1024 frequency points.

Window Functions: Hamming, 2-term, –42 dB sidelobes;

Blackman-Harris, 3-term, –67 dB sidelobes.

Anti-aliasing: Filtering of post detected data rejects indications offalse faults caused by signal re-reflections during high reflectionfault conditions or out of band sweep on antenna systems.

Distance Accuracy: < 0.01% of range or 2 mm dependent uponknowledge of the propagation velocity for the device under test andthe frequency sweep range.

Dynamic Range: > 80 dB, depending upon calibration componentreturn loss and operating frequency range.

Return Loss Amplitude Accuracy: Effective Directivity isdependent upon the return loss of the precision termination usedduring calibration.

Distance Range: 1 to 5000 meters depending on measurement frequency range and hardware configuration.

Distance Resolution (of one fault):0.4% of total distance (256 frequency measurement points),0.2% of total distance (512 frequency measurement points),0.1% of total distance (1024 frequency measurement points).

Transmission Lines Supported:

• Coaxial Cable• Waveguide• Waveguide with Coaxial Cable Input

Transmission line loss and velocity factor are corrected by the software. Waveguide dispersion is corrected based on the cutofffrequency, fc. For waveguide with coaxial cable input, a specialoperating mode is utilized to automatically compensate for thelength of non-dispersive coaxial cable in front of the waveguide transmission line.

Distance-To-Fault Measurement Accessories:

Wiltron Distance-To-Fault test systems utilize standard diodedetectors and measurement accessories.

POWER DIVIDERS

These signal dividers are symmetrical, three-resistor tee designsthat are used with the Distance-To-Fault option and other applica-tions requiring two inputs to be combined into a single output.

Maximum Input Power: +30 dBm

3 dB ATTENUATORS

RECOMMENDED TERMINATIONS

Terminations are required for calibration and are occasionally used for terminating the output of the coaxial cable under test.Contact your local sales representative for additional precision termination models.

Non-Ratio Operation, Waveguide

Non-Ratio Operation, Coaxial

54100A NETWORK ANALYZER

RF CABLE

3 dB ATTN

DETECTOR POWER DIVIDER

OPTION ADAPTER

TRANSMISSION LINE UNDER TEST

TERMINATION APPLIED FOR CALIBRATION

R A B

54100A NETWORK ANALYZER

RF CABLE

3 dB ATTN

DETECTOR POWER DIVIDER

WAVEGUIDE ADAPTER

TRANSMISSION LINE UNDER TEST

TERMINATION APPLIED FOR CALIBRATION

R A B

Power DividerModel

FrequencyRange Input Output

11N50B11N75B1091-29K240BK240CV240C

DC to 3 GHzDC to 3 GHz

DC to 18 GHzDC to 26.5 GHzDC to 40 GHzDC to 60 GHz

N (f)N (f)

N (m)K (f)K (f)V (f)

N (f)N (f)N (f)K (f)K (f)V (f)

1010-3143KB-343KC-341V-3

0.01 to 18 GHz0.01 to 26.5 GHz0.01 to 40 GHz0.01 to 60 GHz

N (m)K (m)K (m)V (m)

N (f)K (f)K (f)V (f)

3 dB AttenuatorModel

FrequencyRange Input Output

Connectors

1015-291015-341015-351015-361015-3726N7526N5028S50

28S50-128K5028V50

75 Ω50 Ω50 Ω75 Ω75 Ω75 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω50 Ω

DC to 1.5 GHzDC to 2 GHzDC to 2 GHzDC to 1 GHzDC to 1 GHzDC to 4 GHz

DC to 18 GHzDC to 26.5 GHzDC to 26.5 GHzDC to 40 GHzDC to 65 GHz

F (f)BNC (m)BNC (f)

BNC (m)BNC (f)N (m)N (m)

WSMA (m)WSMA (m)

K (m)V (m)

Model ImpedanceFrequency

Range Connector

Connectors

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Ordering Information54100A SERIES MODELS

54107A Network Analyzer, 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz

54109A Network Analyzer, 1 MHz to 2.2 GHz

54111A Network Analyzer, 1 MHz to 3 GHz

54117A Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 8.6 GHz

54147A Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 20 GHz

54161A Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 32 GHz

54169A Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 40 GHz

54177A Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 50 GHz

OPTIONSOption 1 Rack Mounting with SlidesOption 2 70 dB RF Step AttenuatorOption 2A 70 dB 20 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2B 70 dB 26.5 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2C 70 dB 40 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 2D 70 dB 50 GHz Step AttenuatorOption 4 75 ohm Source Output

(Available to 3.0 GHz)Option 5 Add Reference ChannelOption 6 Add External LevelingOption 7 Internal Distance-To-Fault SoftwareOption 8 Internal Relative Group Delay SoftwareOption 12 Add Front Panel CoverOption 13 Add Front Mounted HandlesOption 16 +15 V DC Supply for Millimeter

Wave Source Modules.(Available with ≤ 20 GHz Models Only)

Option 25 Maintenance ManualOption 26 Extra Operation and GPIB

Programming Manual

Option 33 Canon BJ30 Bubble Jet Printer

DETECTORS5400-71N50L 5 MHz to 1 GHz N (m)

5400-71N50 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (m)

5400-71N75 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (m)

560-7A50 10 MHz to 18 GHz GPC-7

560-7N50B 10 MHz to 20 GHz N (m)

560-7S50B 10 MHz to 20 GHz WSMA (m)

560-7S50-2 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz WSMA (m)

560-7K50 10 MHz to 40 GHz K (m)

560-7VA50 10 MHz to 50 GHz V (m)

SWR AUTOTESTERS5400-6N50 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (m)

5400-6NF50 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (f)

5400-6N75 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (m)

5400-6NF75 1 MHz to 3 GHz N (f)

560-97A50 10 MHz to 18 GHz GPC-7

560-97A50-1 10 MHz to 18 GHz GPC-7

560-97N50 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m)

560-97N50-1 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m)

560-97NF50 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (f)

560-97NF50-1 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (f)

560-98S50 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz WSMA (m)

560-98S50-1 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz WSMA (m)

560-98SF50 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz WSMA (f)

560-98SF50-1 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz WSMA (f)

560-98K50 10 MHz to 40 GHz K (m)

560-98KF50 10 MHz to 40 GHz K (f)

560-98C50 10 MHz to 40 GHz SMA (m,f), K (m,f)

560-98VA50 10 MHz to 50 GHz V (m)

560-98VFA50 10 MHz to 50 GHz V (f)

WAVEGUIDE SWR AUTOTESTERS560-WR229 3.6 to 4.2 GHz N (f)

560-WR137 5.9 to 6.5 GHz N (f)

560-WR90 10.7 to 11.7 GHz N (f)

560-WR42 18 to 19 GHz N (f)

560-WRXX Customer Specified

UPGRADES54107A-to-54109A ND41000

54107A-to-54111A ND41001

54109A-to-54111A ND41002

54147A-to-54161A ND41009

54147A-to-54169A ND41010

54147A-to-54177A ND41011

54169A-to-54177A ND41012

U.S. Sales Centers:North West (408) 776-8305North East (201) 227-8999Central (214) 644-1777South West (310) 715-8262South East (301) 590-0300

International Sales Centers:Europe Intl. 44 (1582) 418853Japan (03) 3446-1111Canada (613) 828-4090Asia-Pacific Intl. 81 (3) 3440-2770

Microwave Measurements Division • 490 Jarvis Drive • Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809http://www.anritsuwiltron.com • FAX (408) 778-0239

Printed in USA 11410-00131August 1996; Rev: C DS54100A-2 /GIP-GData subject to change without notice

K Connector, V Connector and W Connector are registered trademarks of Wiltron Company. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Control Setting Default Control Setting Default

Alternate Frequency Mode Off Width Frequency HBEF – LBEF

Averaging Mode Off Power Output Level: W/O Atten. With Atten.

Current Sweep Mode Start/Stop Mode Models 54107/109/11, 50Ω: +12 dbm +10 dbm

Cursor Off Models 51407/109/111, 75Ω: +10 dbm +8 dbm

Graticule Off Model 54136: + 7dBm +4 dBm

Hardcopy Plot Type Plot All All Other Models: +10 dBm +7 dBm

Hardcopy Print Type Print All Limits Off

Leveling Mode Internal Markers Off

Printer Select On Measurement Mode, Ch 1 Transmission, Input A

RF Power On Measurement Mode, Ch 2 Return Loss, Input B

Frequency Information Displayed Reference Line Off

Smoothing Mode Off Offset 0 dB

Trace Hold Off Resolution 10 dB

Number of Data Points 401 Print Text String Length 12 Spaces

Start Frequency Low Band Edge Freq (LBEF)* User Title String Length 12 Spaces

Stop Frequency High Band Edge Freq (HBEF)* GPIB System, Main Address 6

Center Frequency LBEF + ((HBEF – LBEF) ÷ 2) System, Plotter Address 8

∗ Model Dependent

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LED Name Condition/Fault LED Name Condition/Fault

HARDCOPY PLOTTER

A6/A7 PERSONALITY CHANGE warning UNLEVELED A7 POWER-DOWN fail

SMOOTHINGCHANNELS 1 & 2

A7 NON-VOLATILE RAM fail REMOTE A2 KEYBOARD INTERFACE fail

CALIBRATIONUNCAL*

A3 SIGNAL CHANNEL PRESET fail orA5 SIGNAL CHANNEL ADC fail

DISPLAY CHAN’S1 & 2

Self Test Finished

∗ This LED designates one of two failures

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Error /WarningNumber

Type DescriptionScreen DisplayWarning Box

Message

000 O No error or warningA null value is returned as part of the 541XXA response to a ’RS’ GPIB command issued during normal operation.

(None)

001002

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Calibration Start Error, Channel 1Calibration Start Error, Channel 2

n*: CAL STARTXX.XXXX GHz

003004

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Calibration Stop Error, Channel 1Calibration Stop Error, Channel 2

n*: CAL STOPXX.XXXX GHz

Problem:The new frequency range includes frequencies outside the current calibrated range for theindicated channel. If a start error, the new start frequency is below the calibration startfrequency. If a stop error, the new stop frequency is above the calibration stop frequency.

Remedy:Re-calibrate using the new start/stop frequency values or adjust new current frequencyrange to fall within existing calibration range.

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Error /WarningNumber

Type DescriptionScreen DisplayWarning Box

Message

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WW

Not Calibrated, Channel 1Not Calibrated, Channel 2

n*: NOT CALCHANNEL

Problem:The 541XXA was calibrated with a different input connector selected for channel.

Remedy:Re-calibrate the 54XXA with current settings, or proceed with caution: measurementresults must be interpreted to compensate for the problem.

007 W Invalid Calibration Data INVALIDCAL DATA

Problem:Subtract Trace Memory feature presently selected.

Remedy:Re-calibrate, or de-select Subtract Trace Memory from measurement setup.

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Trace Memory Start Error, Channel 1Trace Memory Start Error, Channel 2

n*: MEM STARTXX.XXXX GHz

010011

WW

Trace Memory Stop Error, Channel 1Trace Memory Stop Error, Channel 2

n*: MEM STOPXX.XXXX GHz

Problem:The current frequency range includes frequencies outside of the range covered by the specified Trace Memory.

Remedy:Adjust current frequency range or cancel use of the specified Trace Memory.

012013

WW

Calibration Power Error, Channel 1Calibration Power Error, Channel 2

CAL POWERn*: XX.XX dBm

Problem:The current output power is different from the power value used during the last calibration.

Remedy:Re-calibrate using new power level or adjust current power level to calibration value.

014 U Keypad Entry Error ENTRY ERRORRE-ENTER

Problem:The last keypad input is not within credible limits for the current data parameter.

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Error /WarningNumber

Type DescriptionScreen DisplayWarning Box

Message

Remedy:Re-enter valid data value via keypad or spinwheel.NOTE: This is an ERROR condition. Further use of the instrument is not possible until thecondition causing the error has been corrected.

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WW

No Calibration Data, Channel 1No Calibration Data, Channel 2

n*: NO CALDATA

Problem:No calibration data exists for the indicated channel.

Remedy:Perform calibration including designated channel or change measurement type for thechannel.

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Calibration Data Only for Transmission, Channel 1Calibration Data Only for Transmission, Channel 2

n*: CAL ISTRANSMSSN

Problem:Channel set to measure Return Loss or SWR, but the calibration data for channel is forTransmission.

Remedy:Perform calibration for current measurement type or change channel measurement type.

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Calibration Data Only for Return Loss or SWR, Channel 1Calibration Data Only for Return Loss or SWR, Channel 2

n*: CAL ISRET LOSS

Problem:Channel set to measure Transmission, but the calibration data for channel is forReturn Loss or SWR.

Remedy:Perform calibration for current measurement type or change channel measurement type.

021 W Cursor Search Failed NOT FOUND

Problem:The last cursor search command was unable to find the requested value(s) on the currenttrace.

Remedy:Amend search targets, search type, or cursor mode. (Reminder: if Relative ModeCursor isenabled, target values are interpreted as relative to the value at the current cursor.)

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Type DescriptionScreen DisplayWarning Box

Message

022023

WW

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TRACE MEM101 pts

Problem:The requested trace memory was captured with a resolution inconsistent with currentsettings.

Remedy:Recall a different trace memory, change resolution, or disable trace memory subtraction.

024 W External ALC Uncalibrated EXT ALCUNCAL

Problem:External ALC selected , but has not yet been rescaled.

Remedy:Perform External ALC calibration.

025 W N/A (Reserved) N/A (Reserved)

026 F Frequency Calibration Fault FREQUENCYLOCK nnn

Problem:A serious fault condition has been detected during the frequency calibration process. Theerror codes (nnn) that are displayed with the Frequency Calibration Fault warningmessage are listed in Table B-4.

Remedy:Report the problem to your ANRITSU Service Center (refer to Table 2-1).

027 W Invalid Calibration Mode NOT CALMODE

Problem:Attempting to use Frequency Scaling mode with standard calibration data.

Remedy :Perform a new calibration, or cancel Frequency Scaling mode.

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The following is a list of calibration error codes that are displayed along with the Frequency Calibration Fault warning message (seeError/Warning Number 26 in Table B-3).

CalibrationError Code

Error Description

201 General, no 500 MHz markers

202 Start DAC main band, 500 MHz marker(s) missing; or, top or bottom frequency(s) not correctly set

203 Start DAC main band, 1st MHz markers (top) wrong

204 Start DAC main band, 500 MHz marker size error

205 Error DAC, 25 MHz marker spacing wrong

206 Width DAC main band, 500 MHz marker(s) missing

207 Width DAC main band, 1st MHz markers (top) wrong

208 Width DAC main band, 500 MHz marker size error

209 Width DAC fm, 25 MHz marker spacing wrong

210 HET band, 500 MHz marker missing

211 HET band, 25 MHz and 500 MHz marker spacing wrong

212 HET band, 25 MHz marker spacing wrong

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1. EXTERNAL MONITOR: Connects internal displayinformation to an external VGA-type monitor via astandard VGA interface cable. The pinout for thisconnector is shown in Figure B-2.

2. GPIB/IEEE-488 INSTRUMENT INTERFACE: Gen-eral Purpose Interface bus connector. Connects541XXA to external system controller or externalGPIB controlled plotter via standard GPIB interfacecable. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation. The pinout forthis connector is shown in Figure B-3.

3. LINE FUSE: Provides overvoltage/current protec-tion for the 540XXA circuits. Unit requires a 4A, an-tisurge fuse for 115 Vac line voltage or a 2A, an-tisurge fuse for 230 Vac line voltage.

4. VOLTAGE SELECTOR; Provides selection of 115or 230 Vac line voltages. When 115 Vac is selected,the 541XXA accepts 90-132 Vac, 48-400Hz line volt-age; when 230 Vac is selected, the 541XXA accepts180-265 Vac, 48-400Hz line voltage.

5. INPUT LINE VOLTAGE RECEPTACLE: Providesfor connecting line voltage to the 541XXA SMS.

6. PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE: Providesstandard Centronics parallel interface to externalprinter.

7. EXTERNAL ALC INPUT (Option 06): Connectsexternal detector signal to internal RF output level-ing circuits for signal source. Selection of internal orexternal ALC detectors is made via the LEVELINGkey located in the SOURCE key group. Externallevel detector signal output requirements: positiveor negative polarity signal, 5 to 200mV amplitude.

8. HORIZONTAL OUTPUT: Sweep Ramp outputsignal, 0 to +10V (nominal). Instantaneous voltageproportional to present position of sweep withinsweep range.

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CAUTION

FUSE:230V 2A AS115V 4A AS48-440Hz 300VA MAX

NOTE : CLE AN FILTE R PERIODICALLY FOR MAXIMUM RELIABILITYEXTERNAL MONITOR

GPIB/IEEE 488 INSTRUMENT INT ERFACE OR GPIB\IEEE 488 PLOTTER CONTROL

THE FUNCTION OF THIS CONNECTOR IS SELECT ED THRO UG H A FRO NT PANEL MENU BY PRESSING THE SYSTEM KEY

PARAL LEL PRINTER INTERFACE

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OPTIONS

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EXTERNAL MONITOR1

6

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5

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Pin Name/Function

Monochrome Color

1 not used Red Signal

2 Mono Dots Green Signal

3 not used Blue Signal

4 not used not used

5 not used not used

6 Key Pin Red Return

7 Mono Return Green Return

8 not used Blue Return

9 no pin no pin

10 Digital Ground Digital Ground

11 not used Digital Ground

12 not used not used

13 H Sync H Sync

14 V Sync V Sync

15 not used not used

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112

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Pin No. Function/Description Pin No. Function/Description

1 DIO1 13 DIO5

2 DIO2 14 DIO6

3 DIO3 15 DIO7

4 DIO4 16 DIO8

5 EOI 17 REN

6 DAV 18 Logic Ground

7 NRFD 19 Logic Ground

8 NDAC 20 Logic Ground

9 IFC 21 Logic Ground

10 SRQ 22 Logic Ground

11 ATN 23 Logic Ground

12 Chassis Ground 24 Logic Ground

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Appendix CNational Instruments CardsInstallation and Data(GPIB-PCI I /I IA Card and GPIB-232CR-A Converter)

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6WHS Change to that floppy drive.Example: Type B:

6WHS Choose DOS GPIB Installation, from the available options, andpress <ENTER>.

6WHS Choose Partial GPIB Installation, from the available options, andpress <ENTER>.

6WHS Choose Driver and Support Files, from the available options, andpress <ENTER>. (Note: A lthough not required, you can alsochoose to install language interfaces.

6WHS Accept the default directory, C:\ GPIB-CT, and press <ENTER>.

6WHS Let the program modify your CONFIG.SYS file; press <ENTER>.

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6WHS Set switches on the GPIB-232CT-A as shown in Figure C-1.

6WHS Using a 9-pin cable, connect the GPIB-232CT-A to the control-ler’s COM1. See Figure C-2 for a pinout diagram of the GPIB-232CT-A 9-pin connector, female-female, null modem cable.

6WHSPress the GPIB-232CT-A 1-0 rocker switch to the “ 1” position.Wait for the POWER and READY indicators to light.

6WHSRemove the floppy disk and reboot your computer.

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6WHS Before installation, set the switches and jumpers on the GPIB-PCII/ IIA card as shown in the Figure C-3.

6WHS Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from thepower source.

6WHS Remove the top cover from the computer and install the GPIB-PCII/ IIA card into any unused slot. Install the card with theIEEE-488 connector protruding out of the back panel.

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6WHS Secure the card by fastening the GPIB-PCII/ IIA mountingbracket to the back panel rail w ith a screw, then replace the com-puter cover.

6WHS Plug the power cord into the power source and power up (boot)the computer.

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6WHS Insert the NI-488 Distribution Disk for the GPIB-PCII/ IIA MS-DOS Handler into the disk drive. At the DOS prompt:Type: A:Press: <ENTER> (The A:\ DOS prompt will appear.)

6WHS Run the installation program IBSTART and specify the start up(boot) drive. For example, if C: is the boot drive, at the DOSprompt:Type: IBSTART C:Press: < ENTER>

6WHS Follow the instructions on the display.

The installation program first copies the files, GPIB.COM and IB-CONF.EXE, from the distribution disk to the root directory of the bootdrive, then it creates the directory GPIB-PC on the boot drive and cop-ies all the files on the distribution disk into this directory.

Next the program adds the line, DEVICE = GPIB.COM, to the com-puter’s CONFIG.SYS file so that DOS will load the handler wheneverthe computer is booted.

The program then prompts you to run the hardware diagnostic pro-gram (IBDIAG) to insure the GPIB-PCII/IIA card is installed andworking properly.

6WHS Run the software program (IBCONF) to change the default soft-ware configuration options of the GPIB handler. A t the DOSprompt:Type: IBCONFPress: <ENTER>

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6WHS Follow the instructions on the display.

The program firsts displays a device map for the GPIB card (Figure C-4).

Select the GPIB-PCII/IIA Card or device whose parameters you wish todisplay, then press the function key, F8.

Change the configuration of the GPIB-PC-II/IIA card to that shown inFigure C-4 and verify that the configuration of the devices DEV6 andDEV8 match Figures C-5 and C-6.

6WHS Reboot your computer to install the GPIB handler software andthe software configuration changes.

6WHS Run the software diagnostic program (IBTEST) to verify that theGPIB handler software is installed correctly. To do this, at theDOS prompt:Type: CD\ GPIB-PCPress: <ENTER>Type: IBTESTPress: <ENTER>If errors are encountered, refer to Appendix B of the GPIB-PCUser Manual for an explanation of the errors and their solutions.

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