Measurement Guide

Spectrum Analyzer
for Anritsu RF and Microwave
Handheld Instruments
BTS Master
Site Master
Spectrum Master
Cell Master
VNA Master

Spectrum Analyzer Included

Preamplifier Option 8

Interference Analyzer Option 25

Channel Scanner Option 27

Zero-Span IF Output Option 89

Gated Sweep Option 90

CW Generator Option 28

Coverage Mapping Option 431

AM/FM/PM Analyzer Option 509

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

Anritsu Company Part Number: 10580-00244

490 Jarvis Drive Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: February 2011
USA Copyright 2009 Anritsu Company

Anritsu Company P/N: 10000-00000

490 Jarvis Drive Revision: Prelim
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Printed: February 2011
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NOTICE
Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as
a guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of Anritsu Company equipment and
computer programs. The drawings, specifications, and information contained herein are the property
of Anritsu Company, and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications, and
information is prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied, or used in whole or in part as the basis
for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written consent of
Anritsu Company.

UPDATES
Updates, if any, can be downloaded from the Documents area of the Anritsu web site at:
http://www.anritsu.com
 Safety Symbols
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu
Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own
safety, please read the information carefully before operating the equipment.

Symbols Used in Manuals

Danger

This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result in serious injury
or death, or loss related to equipment malfunction, if not performed properly.

Warning
This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in light-to-severe
injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions are not
taken.

Caution

This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in loss related to

equipment malfunction if proper precautions are not taken.

Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manuals

The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation locations to
provide information about safety items and operation precautions. Ensure that you clearly
understand the meanings of the symbols and take the necessary precautions before operating
the equipment. Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all
Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not
shown in the diagrams in this manual.
This indicates a prohibited operation. The prohibited operation is indicated
symbolically in or near the barred circle.

This indicates a compulsory safety precaution. The required operation is indicated

symbolically in or near the circle.

This indicates a warning or caution. The contents are indicated symbolically in or

near the triangle.

This indicates a note. The contents are described in the box.

These indicate that the marked part should be recycled.

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 For Safety

Warning Always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at
which the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation,
etc., is performed without heeding the advice in the operation
manual, there is a risk of personal injury. In addition, the equipment
performance may be reduced. Moreover, this alert mark is sometimes
used with other marks and descriptions indicating other dangers.

Warning

When supplying power to this equipment, connect the accessory

3-pin power cord to a 3-pin grounded power outlet. If a grounded
3-pin outlet is not available, use a conversion adapter and ground the
green wire, or connect the frame ground on the rear panel of the
equipment to ground. If power is supplied without grounding the
equipment, there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock.

This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. Do not attempt to

Warning remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal
components. Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of
electrical fire and shock hazards should service this equipment.
There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of
severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel. In
addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive

circuits in the instrument. ESD is most likely to occur as test devices
are being connected to, or disconnected from, the instruments front
Caution and rear panel ports and connectors. You can protect the instrument
and test devices by wearing a static-discharge wristband.
Alternatively, you can ground yourself to discharge any static charge
by touching the outer chassis of the grounded instrument before
touching the instruments front and rear panel ports and connectors.
Avoid touching the test port center conductors unless you are
properly grounded and have eliminated the possibility of static
discharge.
Repair of damage that is found to be caused by electrostatic
discharge is not covered under warranty.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Selecting a Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2Spectrum Analyzer
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 General Measurement Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Setting Bandwidth Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Setting Sweep Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4 Resolution Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5 Video Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-6 Sweep Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-7 Attenuator Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-8 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-9 Preamplifier Operation (Option 8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Preamplifier Measurement Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-10 Field Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-11 Field Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Antenna Calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-12 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-13 Channel Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Channel Power Measurement for GSM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-14 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2-15 Out-of-Band Spurious Emission Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-16 In-band/Out-of-Channel Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-17 In-band Spurious Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2-18 AM/FM/SSB Demodulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2-19 Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
2-20 Emission Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2-22 Freq (Frequency) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Freq (Frequency) Menu (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2-23 Frequency Menu with Offset Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Freq 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

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2-24 Amplitude Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

Detection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2-25 Span Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
2-26 BW (Bandwidth) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
2-27 Marker Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
More Peak Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Marker 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
2-28 Sweep Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Triggering Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Gate Setup Menu (Option 90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
2-29 Measure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Field Strength Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
OCC BW Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Channel Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
ACPR Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
AM/FM Demod Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
C/I Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Measure 2/2 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
2-30 Trace Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Trace A Ops Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Trace B Ops Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Trace C Ops Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
2-31 Limit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Edit Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Edit Menu (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Limit Move Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Limit Envelope Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Limit Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
2-32 Application Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
2-33 Other Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Chapter 3Interference Analyzer (Option 25)
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 General Measurement Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-3 Spectrum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-4 Spectrogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-5 Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-6 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-7 Signal ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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3-8 Interference Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Anritsu Map Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Instrument Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Locate the Interfering Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Save the Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3-9 Interference Analyzer (IA) Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-10 Freq (Frequency) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Freq (Frequency) Menu (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-11 Frequency Menu with Offset Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Freq 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Span Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3-12 Amplitude Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Detection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3-13 BW (Bandwidth) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3-14 Measurements Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Measure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Field Strength Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
OCC BW Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Channel Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
ACPR Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
AM/FM Demod Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
C/I Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Measure 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Spectogram Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Signal Strength Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
RSSI Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Signal ID Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Interference Mapping Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Mapping Save/Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
3-15 Marker Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
More Peak Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Marker 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
3-16 Sweep Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Triggering Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Gate Setup Menu (Option 90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
3-17 Measure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

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3-18 Trace Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

Trace A Ops Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Trace B Ops Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Trace C Ops Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3-19 Limit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Edit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Edit Menu (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Limit Move Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Limit Envelope Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Limit Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
3-20 Application Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
3-21 Other Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Chapter 4Channel Scanner (Option 27)
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 General Measurement Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-3 Sample Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-4 Custom Setup Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-5 Custom Setup Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-6 Script Master Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-7 Channel Scanner (CHS) Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-8 Scanner Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Channel Scan Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Freq Scan Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Scan Script Master Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-9 Amplitude Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-10 Custom Scan Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-11 Measurements Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-12 Sweep Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-13 Measure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-14 Trace Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-15 Limit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-16 Other Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Chapter 5CW Signal Generator (Option 28)
5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Chapter 6Coverage Mapping (Option 431)

6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 General Measurement Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Spectrum Analysis Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-4 Coverage Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Anritsu Map Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Map the Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Save the Coverage Mapping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6-5 Coverage Mapping Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6-6 Coverage Mapping Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Mapping Save/Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Measurement Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Point Distance/Time Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Chapter 7AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)
7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Main Menu Keys in AM/FM/PM Analyzer mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-2 General Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7-3 Example FM Demodulation Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Map of Main Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Map of Frequency Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Map of Measurements Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Map of Audio Demod Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
7-5 RF Freq (Frequency) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7-6 RF Span Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7-7 (Signal) Standard List Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
7-8 Amplitude Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7-9 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7-10 Measurements Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
7-11 RF Spectrum Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7-12 Audio Spectrum AM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7-13 Audio Waveform AM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-14 Audio Spectrum FM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-15 Audio Waveform FM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
7-16 Audio Spectrum PM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
7-17 Audio Waveform PM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

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7-18 Audio Demod AM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

7-19 Audio Demod FM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7-20 Marker Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Index

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Chapter 1 General Information

1-1 Introduction
This Measurement Guide documents spectrum analysis, interference analysis,
channel scanner function, Zero-Span IF Output, Gated Sweep, Coverage Mapping,
CW Generator and AM/FM/PM analysis for Anritsu handheld instruments:

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

1-2 Selecting a Measurement Mode

Press Shift and then the Mode (9) button to open the Mode Selector dialog box. Highlight the
desired measurement mode and press Enter. Some Anritsu handheld instruments also have a
Menu button which also displays icons of installed measurement modes. Refer to the
instrument User Guide for additional information.

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Chapter 2 Spectrum Analyzer

2-1 Introduction
Spectrum analyzer measurements include the use of additional functions beyond frequency,
span, amplitude, and marker functions. Section 2-2 and Section 2-3 explain setup procedures
and settings for making spectrum analyzer measurements. Section 2-4 through Section 2-9
focus on resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth, sweep, and attenuator functions.
Section 2-10 through Section 2-19 cover field measurements including brief examples
demonstrating field strength, occupied bandwidth, channel power, adjacent channel power
ratio, and carrier to interference ratio (C/I) tests. Finally, Section 2-21 though Section 2-33
detail the submenus available in Spectrum Analyzer mode.

2-2 General Measurement Setups

Please refer to your instrument User Guide for setting up frequency, span, amplitude, GPS,
limit lines, markers, and file management.

In most cases, information and parameters can be entered through the keypad,
the directional arrows, or the rotary knob. The numerical keypad enters the
information directly. The up and down arrow keys change a frequency parameter
by the value entered through the Freq Step submenu key (default value is 1 MHz).
Note
The left and right arrow keys change the frequency parameter by one graticule,
that is, one-tenth of the total span. The rotary knob changes the frequency
parameter by one pixel per step. The screen has 551 pixels across its width.
Choose whichever method is most convenient to enter the required information.

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2-3 Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

Required Equipment
Optionally, an antenna that is appropriate for the frequency range to be measured
Required Setup
Place the instrument in Spectrum Analyzer mode.
Connect the input signal or antenna to the RF In test port.

Setting Bandwidth Parameters

Both resolution bandwidth (RBW) and video bandwidth (VBW) can be coupled to the
frequency span automatically or manually set. When set to Auto RBW, RBW adjusts
automatically in proportion to the frequency span. The default ratio of the span width to the
resolution bandwidth is 100:1, and can be changed as follows:
1. Press the BW main menu key.
2. Press the Span/RBW submenu key. The current Span/RBW ratio is shown as part of the
submenu key label. Change the value using the keypad, the directional arrows, or the
rotary knob and then press Enter.
When auto-coupling between the span and RBW is selected (the Auto RBW submenu key is
toggled to On), this is indicated on the left side of the display with the RBW label and
underneath it one to three digits followed by the frequency units; this represents the
resolution bandwidth value. If manual RBW is selected (the Auto RBW submenu key is
toggled Off), the label and value turn red and a # symbol is shown in front of the RBW
label. Adjust resolution bandwidth independently of the span. If an unavailable resolution
bandwidth is entered, then the instrument selects the next higher resolution bandwidth. If a
value greater than the widest RBW is entered, then the widest RBW will be selected.
VBW can be set two ways manually or by auto coupling. Auto coupling of the VBW links the
video bandwidth to the resolution bandwidth, so that VBW varies in proportion to RBW. Auto
coupling is indicated on the left side of the display with the VBW label and underneath it one
to three digits and the frequency units; this represents the video bandwidth value. If manual
VBW coupling is selected, the label and value turn red and the # symbol is shown in front of
VBW on the left side of the display. Adjust video bandwidth independently of the RBW. If a
non-existent video bandwidth is entered, then the instrument will select the next higher
video bandwidth. If a value greater than the widest VBW is entered, then the widest VBW
will be selected.
The ratio of the resolution bandwidth to the video bandwidth can be changed by pressing the
BW main menu key, the RBW/VBW submenu key, and then using the keypad, the directional
arrows, or the rotary knob to set the ratio. By default, the RBW/VBW ratio is set to 3.
The current value of the ratio is shown as part of the submenu key label.
1. Press the BW main menu key.
2. Press the RBW/VBW submenu key. The current RBW/VBW ratio is shown as part of the
submenu key label. Enter the desired value.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-3 Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

Setting Sweep Parameters

To set the sweep parameters, press the Shift key and then the Sweep (3) key.
Single/Continuous
When this submenu key is pressed, the instrument toggles between single sweep and
continuous sweep. In single sweep mode, after the sweep the instrument waits in Hold mode
until the Manual Trigger submenu key is pressed or another triggering mode is selected.
Sweep Mode
Several sweep modes are available on the instrument. Press the Sweep Mode submenu keys
to select between Fast (default), Performance or No FFT. The Show Help submenu key displays
a table detailing the trade-off between sweep speed and performance of the sweep mode
options.

Sweep Mode menu functionality varies based on instrument model.

Note Fast is the default sweep mode for instruments that have received the
new instrument calibration from Anritsu.

Trigger Type
To select a specific type of triggering, press the Triggering submenu key followed by the
Source submenu key. Selections are:
Free Run: The default trigger type is Free Run in which the instrument begins
another sweep as soon as one is finished.
External: A TTL signal applied to the External Trigger BNC input connector causes a
single sweep to occur. This mode is used in zero span, and triggering occurs on the
rising edge of the signal. After the sweep is complete, the resultant trace is displayed
until the next trigger signal arrives.
Video: This mode is used in zero span to set the power level at which a sweep is
initiated. The power level can be set from 130 dBm to +30 dBm. Trigger is based on
the measured signal level. The sweep triggers when the signal level crosses the trigger
level with a positive slope. If no signal crosses the trigger level, the last trace on the
screen, before video triggering was selected, will be displayed. To change the video
triggering level use the rotary knob, enter the desired amplitude with the keypad, or
use the Left/Right arrows to change the setting by 1 dB or the Up/Down arrows to
change the setting by 10 dB.
Gated Sweep Setup (Option 90 Only): The Gated Sweep function allows the user to view the
spectrum of a signal that has been gated in time. This is useful for measuring signals that are
bursty in the time domain (pulsed RF, time multiplexed, burst modulated, etc.). Pressing the
Gated Sweep Setup submenu key toggles the instrument to a dual graph view that displays
the spectrum of the signal in the top graph and the time domain/zero span view of the same
signal in the bottom graph. This allows the user to setup the gate length and gate delay using
the zero span view in the bottom graph while simultaneously viewing the spectrum in the top
graph. The Gate View Settings button shows a submenu that allows the user to independently
set the RBW, VBW and sweep time for the zero span view. The gate is visually displayed as
a blue dashed rectangle (Figure 2-1)and is controlled by the Gate Delay and Gate Length
values. Once the gate has been setup, the user can apply gating to the spectrum by setting
Gated Sweep to On. Gating will continue to be applied to the spectrum when you press Back
and access other measurements and functions of the spectrum analyzer until either: (1) Gated
Sweep is explicitly set to Off or (2) the Span setting is changed to Zero Span mode.

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2-4 Resolution Bandwidth Spectrum Analyzer

Screen captured images are provided as examples. The image and measurement
Note details shown on your instrument may differ from the examples in this
measurement guide.

Figure 2-1. Gated Sweep Example

2-4 Resolution Bandwidth

Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) determines frequency selectivity. The spectrum analyzer traces
the shape of the RBW filter as it tunes past a signal. The choice of resolution bandwidth
depends on several factors. Filters take time to settle. The output of the filter will take some
time to settle to the correct value, so that it can be measured. The narrower the filter
bandwidth (resolution bandwidth) the longer the settling time needs to be, and therefore, the
slower the sweep speed.
The choice of resolution bandwidth will depend upon the signal being measured. If two
closely-spaced signals are to be measured individually, then a narrow bandwidth is required.
If a wider bandwidth is used, then the energy of both signals will be included in the
measurement. Thus, the wider bandwidth does not have the ability to look at frequencies
selectively, but instead simultaneously measures all signals falling within the resolution
bandwidth. Therefore, a broadband measurement would include all signals and noise within
the measurement bandwidth into a single measurement.
On the other hand, a narrow-band measurement will separate the frequency components,
resulting in a measurement that includes separate peaks for each signal. There are
advantages to each. The ultimate decision will depend upon the type of measurement
required.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-5 Video Bandwidth

There is always some amount of noise present in a measurement. Noise is often broadband in
nature; that is, it exists at a broad range of frequencies. If the noise is included in the
measurement, the measured value could be in error (too large) depending upon the noise
level. With a wide bandwidth, more noise is included in the measurement. With a narrow
bandwidth, less noise enters the resolution bandwidth filter, and the measurement is more
accurate. If the resolution bandwidth is narrower, the noise floor will drop on the spectrum
analyzer display. As the measured noise level drops, smaller signals that were previously
obscured by the noise can now be measured.

2-5 Video Bandwidth

Spectrum analyzers typically use another type of filtering after the detector called video
filtering. This filter also affects the noise on the display but in a different manner than the
resolution bandwidth. In video filtering, the average level of the noise remains the same, but
the variation in the noise is reduced. Hence, the effect of video filtering is a smoothing of the
signal noise. The resultant effect on the analyzers display is that the noise floor compresses
into a thinner trace, while the average position of the trace remains the same.
Changing the video bandwidth (VBW) does not improve sensitivity, but it does improve
discernability and repeatability when making low-level measurements. As a general rule of
thumb, most field spectrum analyzer measurements are made at a video bandwidth that is a
factor of 10 to 100 less than the resolution bandwidth. This ratio can be specified in the
BW main menu. Using this ratio, with a resolution bandwidth of 30 kHz, typically, the video
bandwidth is set between 300 Hz to 3 kHz, although it can be set anywhere from 1 Hz to
10 MHz.

2-6 Sweep Limitations

With some spectrum analyzers, the user has control over sweep time (the elapsed time of each
sweep, sometimes called scan time). An analyzer cannot be swept arbitrarily fast while
maintaining its specified accuracy, but will have a sweep rate limitation depending upon the
resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth, and frequency range selected. The sweep rate is not
usually chosen by the user but is determined by the frequency range swept divided by the
sweep time. The limitation on sweep rate comes from the settling or response time of the
resolution and video bandwidth filters. If an analyzer is swept too quickly, the filters do not
have time to respond, and the measurement is inaccurate. Under such conditions, the
analyzer display tends to have a smeared look to it, with the spectral lines being wider than
normal and shifted to the right and at a lower amplitude than is correct.
Fortunately, the Anritsu products are designed to relieve the user from having to calculate
the sweep speed or experiment to discover a sweep speed that yields accurate results. When
changing the RBW and VBW, the sweep speed automatically changes to the fastest sweep
speed that will yield accurate results. The sweep speed will be faster for a wide RBW or VBW
and slower for a narrow RBW or VBW. The sweep speed can also be changed manually, by
pressing the Sweep key and selecting the Sweep Time submenu key. Enter a sweep time from
10 s to 600 seconds. If the minimum sweep time entered by the user is less than the value
needed to assure accurate results, the value that delivers accurate results will be used.
Regardless of the minimum sweep time setting, the instrument will never sweep faster than
the RBW and VBW settings will allow. The instrument is designed to ensure that no
uncalibrated measurement conditions will occur.

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2-8 Detection Spectrum Analyzer

2-7 Attenuator Functions

The Spectrum Analyzer includes a step attenuator at the RF input. This attenuator is used to
reduce large signals to levels that make best use of the analyzers dynamic range. Normally,
the input attenuation automatically adjusts as a function of Reference Level. In the
Amplitude menu, the Attn Lvl submenu allows manual setting of the attenuator. In Auto Atten
mode, as the reference level is increased, the attenuation is increased. In Manual mode, the
input attenuation can be adjusted using the keypad, the Up/Down arrow keys, or the rotary
knob.

2-8 Detection
Several detection methods tailor the performance of the instrument to meet specific
measurement requirements. In general, there are several measurement points for each
display point. The various detection methods are different ways of dealing with how
measurement point data is shown at each display point.
Peak: This method causes the largest measurement point to be shown for each display
point, and assures that a narrow peak is not missed.
RMS: This method performs a root-mean-square calculation of all the measurement
points in each display point, and is particularly useful in displaying the average value
of noise or noise-like signals.
Negative: This method causes the smallest measurement point to be shown for each
display point. Typically this mode is used to help detect small discrete signals in the
presence of nearly equal values of noise. The display points that contain only noise will
tend to show lower amplitudes than those that contain discrete signals.
Sample: This is the fastest detection method because for each display point, only one
frequency point is measured. Use this method when speed is of paramount importance
and the possibility of missing a narrow peak is not important.
Quasi-peak: When this selection is made resolution bandwidths and video bandwidths
of 200 Hz, 9 kHz and 120 kHz are available. This detection method is designed to meet
CISPR requirements.

2-9 Preamplifier Operation (Option 8)

The preamplifier can be turned on and off by pressing the Amplitude main menu key, then
selecting the Preamp On/Off submenu key. The Preamplifier option is standard in most
Anritsu instruments and is available in other instruments as Option 8.

Preamplifier Measurement Example

Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the same signal with the preamplifier off and then on. Notice
that when the preamplifier is turned on, the noise floor drops significantly allowing spectral
regrowth components that were lost in the noise without the preamplifier to become easily
visible.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-9 Preamplifier Operation (Option 8)

Figure 2-2. Preamplifier Off

Figure 2-3. Preamplifier On

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2-10 Field Measurements Spectrum Analyzer

2-10 Field Measurements

In Spectrum Analyzer mode, smart one-button measurements are built-in for field strength,
occupied bandwidth, channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, and carrier to interference
ratio (C/I) tests. In addition, AM/FM/SSB demodulation is available to aid in the
identification of interfering signals. This section presents brief examples demonstrating the
use of these measurements.

2-11 Field Strength

Required Equipment
Portable Antenna for which antenna factors or antenna gain and bandwidth data are
available.
Procedure
1. Press the Shift key then the Measure key. Press the Field Strength submenu key followed
by pressing the On/Off submenu key so that On is underlined.
2. Press the Antenna submenu key and use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to
select the desired antenna. Press the Enter key to select.

Select an antenna from the standard list available or use the Antenna Editor
Note feature of Anritsu Master Software Tools to define a custom antenna and upload
the antenna information to the antenna list.

3. Connect the antenna to the RF In port.

4. Press the Freq main menu key, press the Center Freq submenu key, and enter the center
frequency.
5. Press the Span main menu key. Set the span wide enough to include the primary
channel bandwidth and upper and lower channel bandwidths. At least a portion of the
span has to include a frequency within the antennas specified range.
6. Press the BW main menu key and verify that Auto RBW and Auto VBW are On.
7. To change the units of measurement, press the Amplitude main menu key, then press
the Units submenu key and press dBm/m2, dBV/m, dBmV/m, dBV/m, Volt/m, or Watt/m2.
The instrument automatically adjusts the measurement by the antenna factors
selected. Marker values will be displayed in the same units as selected for amplitude.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-11 Field Strength

Antenna Calculations
The following is a list of various antenna calculations should you find it necessary to convert
from one parameter to another:
Conversion of signal levels from watts to volts in a 50 ohm system:
P = V2/R
where:
P = power in Watts
V = voltage level in Volts
R = resistance in ohms
Note that 1mW = 103 W and 1V = 106 V.
For power in dBm, and voltage in dB (V):
VdB(V) = P(dBm) + 107 dB
Power density to field strength:
An alternate measure of field strength is power density:
Pd = E2 / 120
where:
E = field strength in V/m
Pd = Power density in W/m2
Power density at a point:
Pd = PtGt / (4r2)
This equation is only valid in the far field, where electric and magnetic fields are related by the
characteristic impedance of free space:
where:
Pd = power density in W/m
Pt = power transmitted in Watts
Gt = gain of transmitting antenna
r = distance from the antenna in meters

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2-12 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

2-12 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement

Occupied bandwidth (OBW) is a common measurement performed on radio transmitters.
This measurement calculates the bandwidth containing the total integrated power occupied
in a given signal bandwidth. There are two different methods of calculation depending upon
the technique used to modulate the carrier.
% Integrated Power Method: The occupied frequency bandwidth is calculated as the
bandwidth containing the specified percentage of the transmitted power.
> dBc Method: The occupied frequency bandwidth is defined as the bandwidth
between the upper and lower frequency points at which the signal level is a desired
number of dB below the peak carrier level.
Required Equipment
Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu part number 15NNF50-1.5C
30 dB, 50 Watt, bi-directional, DC 18 GHz, N(m) N(f), Attenuator, Anritsu
42N50A-30 (required if the power level being measured is > +30 dBm)
Procedure
1. Using the test port extension cable and the 30 dB, 50 watt, bi-directional attenuator
(if needed) connect the RF In port to the appropriate transmitter test port or signal
source.
2. Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Center Freq submenu key and enter the
center frequency using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a
frequency using the keypad, the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz.
Press the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the MHz
submenu key.
3. If an attenuator was connected in step 1, press the Amplitude main menu key then
press the RL Offset submenu key, enter 30 then select dB External Loss to compensate
for the loss in the attenuator.
4. Press the Amplitude main menu key then press the Reference Level submenu key to set
the appropriate reference level.
5. Press the Atten Lvl submenu key to set the input attenuation level or leave Auto Atten set
to On.
6. Press the BW main menu key to set the resolution bandwidth and video bandwidth if
desired.
7. Press the Shift key then the Measure (4) key followed by the OCC BW submenu key.
Choose the measurement method (% Int Pwr or > dBc) by pressing the Method submenu
key. The selected method is underlined.
8. Press the dBc or % submenu keys to adjust the settings as needed. Common values are
99% and 30 dBc.
9. Press the On/Off submenu key to start the measurement. An information box will
appear below the graph while occupied bandwidth measurement is on.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-13 Channel Power Measurement

Figure 2-4 shows the occupied bandwidth results using the percent of power method on a
WCDMA signal. Occupied Bandwidth is a constant measurement; after it is turned on, it
remains on until it is turned off by pressing the On/Off submenu key again. Occupied
bandwidth is calculated at the end of each sweep.

Figure 2-4. Occupied Bandwidth Results Using the % of Power Method

2-13 Channel Power Measurement

Channel power measurement is one of most common measurements for a radio transmitter.
This test measures the output power, or channel power, of a transmitter over the frequency
range. Out-of-specification power measurements indicate system faults, which can be in the
power amplifiers or in filter circuits. Channel Power measurements can be used to validate
transmitter performance, comply with government regulations, or to keep overall system
interference at a minimum.
Frequency and span settings for many signal standards can be set.
1. Press the Freq main menu key.
2. Press the Signal Standard submenu key. Choose the desired standard and press Enter.
3. Press the Channel # submenu key to enter the channel number at which the
measurement is to take place and press Enter.
4. Under the Measure menu, press the Channel Power submenu key.
5. Press the On/Off submenu key to start and stop channel power measurements.

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2-13 Channel Power Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

Channel Power Measurement for GSM

Global Systems for Mobile (GSM) communication is a globally accepted standard for digital
cellular communication. There are a number of frequency bands allocated to GSM mobile
phones that use a combination of Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time
Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Within each band are approximately one hundred
available carrier frequencies on 200 kHz spacing (FDMA), and each carrier is broken up into
time-slots so as to support eight separate conversations (TDMA). GSM uses the Gaussian
Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK) modulation method.
Required Equipment
Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C
Procedure
1. Using the test port extension cable, connect the signal source to the RF In test port.
2. Press the Amplitude main menu key and press the Reference Level submenu key to set
the reference level to 20 dBm. Adjust the values given in this procedure to match your
measurement conditions.
3. Press the Scale submenu key and set the scale to 10 dB/div.
4. Press the BW main menu key and verify that Auto RBW and Auto VBW are On.
5. Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Signal Standard submenu key. Scroll
through the dialog box using the rotary knob or Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the
GSM 900 - Downlink standard for the measurement and press Enter.
6. Press the Channel# submenu key and enter the channel number using the keypad, the
arrow keys, or the rotary knob. For this example, select Channel 60.
7. Press the Shift key then the Measure (4) key and press the Channel Power submenu key.
8. Press the Center Freq submenu key and verify that the center frequency is set to that of
the GSM signal, in this case 947.0 MHz.
9. Press the Ch Pwr Width submenu key and enter 200 kHz for the integration bandwidth,
or set the integration bandwidth appropriate for the particular application.
10. Press the Span submenu key and enter 600 kHz as the channel span, or set the channel
span to a value appropriate for the particular application.
11. Make the measurement by pressing the Measure (4) key, press the Channel Power
submenu key, then press On. The measurement results are displayed in the message
area.

Channel Power is a constant measurement. After it is turned on, it will remain on

Note
until it is turned off by pressing the On/Off submenu key again.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-14 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement

2-14 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement

Required Equipment
30 dB, 50 watt, Bi-Directional, DC18 GHz, N(m)N(f) Attenuator, Anritsu
Part Number 42N50A-30 (if required for the power level being measured)
Test Port extension cable, Anritsu Part Number 15NNF50-1.5C
Procedure
1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB attenuator, connect the signal source to
the input of the attenuator, and connect the output of the attenuator to the RF In test
port.
2. If an attenuator was connected in step 1, press the Amplitude main menu key then
press the RL Offset submenu key, enter 30 then select dB External Loss to compensate
for the loss in the attenuator.
3. Press the Amplitude main menu key and press the Reference Level submenu key to set
the reference level to 60 dBm.
4. Press the Atten Lvl submenu key to set the input attenuation level needed for the
measurement. This value depends on the input power level and any external
attenuator. Enter an attenuation level to achieve roughly 40 dBm at the input mixer.
5. Press the BW main menu key and verify that Auto RBW and Auto VBW are On.
6. There are two ways to set the measurement parameters. If the signal standard and
channel are known, press the Freq main menu key and set the signal standard and
press Channel submenu key for the signal to be measured, then skip to 12. If the signal
standard and channel are not known, follow the procedure in steps 7 through 11.
7. Press the Freq main menu key, press the Center Freq submenu key, and enter the
desired center frequency.
8. Press the Shift key then the Measure (4) key and press the ACPR submenu key.
9. Press the Main Ch BW submenu key, and enter the main channel bandwidth.
10. Press the Adj Ch BW submenu key, and enter the adjacent channel bandwidth.
11. Press the Ch Spacing submenu key, and enter the channel spacing.
12. Make the measurement by pressing the On/Off submenu key. The detection method is
automatically changed to RMS Average.
Solid vertical lines are drawn on the display to indicate the main channel. Dashed vertical
lines define the adjacent channels. The SPA will display the measurement results in the
message area.

Adjacent Channel Power Ratio is a constant measurement. After it is turned on, it

Note
will remain on until it is turned off by pressing the On/Off submenu key again.

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2-15 Out-of-Band Spurious Emission Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

2-15 Out-of-Band Spurious Emission Measurement

Required Equipment
Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C
Procedure
1. Using the test port extension cable, connect the signal source to the RF In test port.
2. Press the Freq main menu key, press the Center Freq submenu key, and enter the center
frequency.
3. Press the Span main menu key. Set the span wide enough to include the primary
channel bandwidth and upper and lower channel bandwidths.
4. Press the Amplitude main menu key, then press the Reference Level submenu key and
set the reference level to 20 dBm.
5. Press the Auto Atten submenu key set the attenuation to On.
6. Press the BW main menu key, then use the RBW and VBW submenu keys to set the
resolution bandwidth to 3 kHz and the video bandwidth to 300 Hz.
7. Press the Marker main menu key and press the Marker 123456 submenu key to select
marker 1. The underlined number indicates the active marker.
8. Press the On/Off submenu key to activate the marker. Use the arrow keys, the keypad
and the knob to move the marker over one of the spurs. To use the corresponding delta
marker, press the Delta submenu key so that On is underlined. Use the arrow keys or
rotary knob to move the delta marker to the desired frequency and press Enter.
9. Compare the value of the marker to the specified allowable level of out-of-band spurious
emissions for the corresponding channel transmit frequency.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-16 In-band/Out-of-Channel Measurements

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the remaining spurs. Use either Marker 1 again, or choose
another marker. Figure 2-5 shows a simulated out-of-band spurious signal 3 MHz from
the carrier using a delta marker.

Figure 2-5. Out-of-Band Spurious Emission Measurement

2-16 In-band/Out-of-Channel Measurements

The in-band/out-of-channel measurements are those measurements that measure distortion
and interference within the system band, but outside of the transmitting channel. These
measurements include in-band spurious emissions and adjacent channel power ratio
(also called spectral regrowth). There are stringent regulatory controls on the amount of
interference that a transmitter can spill to neighboring channels. In order to determine
compliance with the allowable level of spurious emissions, two parameters need to be
specified:
Measurement channel bandwidth
Allowable level of spurious emissions

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2-17 In-band Spurious Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

2-17 In-band Spurious Measurement

Required Equipment
30 dB, 50 watt, Bi-Directional, DC18 GHz, N(m)N(f), Attenuator, Anritsu 42N50A-30
Test Port extension cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5C
Procedure
1. Using the test port extension cable and 30 dB, 50 watt, (Bi-directional) attenuator,
connect the RF In port to the appropriate transmit test port.
2. Press the Freq main menu key, press the Center Freq submenu key, and enter the center
frequency.
3. Press the Span main menu key. Set the span wide enough to include the primary
channel bandwidth and upper and lower channel bandwidths.
4. Press the Amplitude main menu key and then press the Reference Level submenu key
to set the reference level to 20 dBm.
5. Press the RL Offset submenu key, enter 30 then select dB External Loss to compensate
for the loss in the attenuator.
6. Press the Auto Atten submenu key and set the attenuation to On.
7. Press the BW main menu key and use the RBW and VBW submenu keys to set the
resolution bandwidth to 10 kHz and the video bandwidth to 300 Hz.
8. Press the Marker main menu key and press the Marker 123456 submenu key to select
Marker 1. The underlined number indicates the active marker.
9. Press the On/Off submenu key and use the arrow keys, the keypad and the knob to move
the marker over one of the spurs.
10. Compare the value of the marker to the specified allowable level of
in-band/out-of-channel spurious emissions for the corresponding channel transmit
frequency.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for the remaining spurs. Use either Marker 1 again, or choose
another marker.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-18 AM/FM/SSB Demodulation

2-18 AM/FM/SSB Demodulation

The built-in demodulator for AM, narrowband FM, wideband FM and single sideband
(selectable USB and LSB) allows a technician to hear an interfering signal. The demodulated
signal can be heard using either the built-in speaker, or through a monaural headset
connected to the 2.5mm jack on the connector panel.
Procedure
1. Press the Shift key followed by the Measure (4) key and the AM/FM Demod submenu
key.
2. Press the Demod Type submenu key and select FM Wide Band, FM Narrow Band, AM,
USB, or LSB to match the modulation format of the signal.
3. Press the Back submenu key.
4. Press the Demod Freq submenu key and use the keypad or rotary knob to enter the
center frequency of the signal to be demodulated. For USB and LSB signals, fine tune
the signal by adjusting the Beat Freq Osc. By default the BFO frequency is set to zero,
meaning that the re-injected carrier is exactly at the demodulation frequency. The
Beat Freq Osc submenu key allows adjustment of the beat frequency oscillator to fine
tune the signal through a span of 10000 Hz.
5. Press the On/Off submenu key to enable the measurement.
6. Press the Volume submenu key and use the Up/Down arrow keys or rotary knob to
change the audio volume from 0% to 100%. For most headsets a volume of 40% is
adequate.
7. The Demod Time submenu key sets the time the unit will demodulate the signal.
Enter a value from 100 ms to 500 seconds.

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2-19 Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

2-19 Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement

Carrier to Interference Ratio (C/I) Measurement is a two-step process, first measuring the
carrier level and then, with the carrier turned off, measuring the remaining signals and noise
in the band of interest. After the two measurements are complete, the ratio of the carrier level
to the noise plus interference is displayed using three assumptions:
The interferer is a narrowband frequency hopping signal (NB FHSS)
The interferer is a wideband frequency hopping signal (WB FHSS)
The interferer is a broadband signal (BB).
The primary application for this type of measurement is determining the magnitude of
interference problems for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a access points (hot spots).
Procedure
1. Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Signal Standard submenu key. Select the
appropriate signal standard based on the signal to be measured and press Enter.
2. Press the Channel submenu key, select the operating channel of the access point being
measured and press Enter.
3. Press the Shift key followed by the Measure (4) key and the C/I submenu key.
4. Press the Center Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency, unless a Signal
Standard and Channel have already been selected in the Frequency menu.
5. If needed, press the Span submenu key and set an appropriate span width for the signal
to be measured.
6. If the signal environment includes slow frequency hopping signals, such as cordless
telephones, press the Min Sweep Time submenu key to set a sweep time of one second or
more to give a good chance of capturing instances of the interfering signal.
7. Press the On/Off submenu key and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
measurement.

Access to the transmitter is required to complete this procedure as the transmitted

Note
carrier must be turned off for the second portion of the measurement.

8. After the measurement is complete, the measurement box gives results for the three
different signal types. Some measurement results may show as Error, and this is to be
expected.

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-19 Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement

The following figures show the C/I measurement steps: ready to measure the carrier
(Figure 2-6), with the carrier measured (Figure 2-7), and the measurement results
(Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-6. C/I Measurement, Ready to Measure the Carrier

Figure 2-7. C/I Measurement, Carrier Measured

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2-19 Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement Spectrum Analyzer

Figure 2-8. C/I Measurement, Results

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-20 Emission Mask

2-20 Emission Mask

The emission mask is a segmented upper limit line that will display frequency range, peak
power and frequency, relative power and pass/fail status for each segment of the mask. The
emission mask must have at least two segments.
1. Create or recall a multi-segment limit line or envelope to use as an emission mask.
Refer to Section 2-31 Limit Menu on page 2-54 for details on the Limit menu.
2. Press the Shift key followed by the Measure (4) key and the More submenu key.
3. Press the Emission Mask submenu key and turn Emission Mask On.

Figure 2-9. Emission Mask

4. The table at the bottom of the screen displays the pass/fail status of each Emission
Mask segment.

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2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus Spectrum Analyzer

2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus

Figure 2-10 though Figure 2-15 show the map of the Spectrum Analyzer menus. The
following sections describe Spectrum Analyzer main menus and associated submenus. The
submenus are listed in the order they appear on the display from top to bottom under each
main menu.

Frequency Offset
Firmware Update

Freq 1/2 Frequency Amplitude Span BW Marker (1/2)

A
Offset Center Freq Center Freq Reference Level Span RBW Marker

1.951 250 GHz 1.931 250 GHz 10 dBm 1.000 MHz 3 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6

Offset Start Freq Start Freq Scale Span Up Auto RBW On

1.950 611 500 GHz 1.930 611 500 GHz 10 dB/div 1-2-5 On Off Off

Offset Stop Freq Stop Freq Auto Atten Span Down VBW Delta

1.951 666 500 GHz 1.931 666 500 GHz On Off 1-2-5 1 MHz On Off

Atten Lvl Auto VBW

Span Span A Full Span Peak Search
30.0 dB Option 89 On Off
Only
Signal Freq Step RL Offset VBW/Average Type Marker Freq
Zero Span D to
Standard 1.000 MHz 0.0 dB Ext Gain (Loss) Linear Log Center

Channel Signal RBW/VBW Marker

Units B Last Span to
-- Standard 3 Ref Lvl

Channel Pre Amp Span/RBW More

Peak E
25, 0.0 kHz On Off 100 Options

Step Size & Channel Increment

Detection C Back More F
Offset 1

Option 89 Only
Freq 2/2
Units Detection Zero Span IF Output Marker & Peak Marker (2/2)
B C D E F
Freq Step
Marker Noise
dBm Peak Normal Peak Search
1.000 MHz
On Off

Channel Increment
Next Peak Market Table
dBV RMS/Avg 7 MHz BW
1
Left On Large Off

Freq Offset
Next Peak All Markers
dBmV Negative 10 MHz BW
200.000 MHz
Right Off

Offset Step Size

Delta Marker Counter Marker
dBuV Sample 16 MHz BW to
1 Hz
Span On Off

Marker Freq Set Marker

Volt Quasi-peak 32 MHz BW to to
Center Channel

Marker Marker Style

Back
Watt Back to
Ref Lvl Fixed Tracking

Peak Threshold Marker 1 Reference

Back
10.00% On Off

Back Back Back

Figure 2-10. Main Menu Keys

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus

Sweep

Sweep

Single Continuous

Sweep Once

Sweep 10
Not all instrument
Averages models support
this feature

Sweep Mode Sweep Mode

Displays Zero Span Time Sweep Time Fast

Displays
in Zero Span
in Zero Span
100 Ms 100 ms

Auto Sweep Time Performance

On Off

Triggering only No FFT

functional in Triggering Triggering
Zero Span

Option 90 Gated Sweep Source Trigger Source

Only Gated Sweep
Setup Free
Gated Sweep Delay
Run Show Help
On Off -1.0 %

Gate Source Level External(TTL)

Back
External N/A

Gate Polarity Slope Video

Rising Falling Rising Falling

Gate Delay Hysteresis

60 Ms Gate View Settings N/A

Gate Length Zero Span RBW Holdoff Back

25 Ms 100 kHz N/A

Gate View Zero Span VBW

Force Trigger Once
Settings 30 kHz

Zero Span Time

Back
500 Ms

Back

Back

Figure 2-11. Sweep Submenu Keys

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2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus Spectrum Analyzer

Measure F Strength OCC BW Channel Pwr ACPR

G H I
Field On On On On

Strength Off Off Off Off

Method Center Freq Main Ch BW

OCC BW G Antenna
% Int Pwr > dBc 1.939 900 GHz 8.320 MHz

Channel % Ch Pwr Width Adj Ch BW

H
Power 99.00 % 24.960 MHz 8.320 MHz

dBc Span Ch Spacing

ACPR I Back
3 24.960 MHz 8.320 MHz

AM/FM Span
J
Demod 24.960 MHz

C/I K Back Back

Measurement Off Back

More L

AM/FM Demod C/I Measure 2/2 Emission Mask

J K L
On On Emission Mask

Off Off On Off

Center Freq Recall Limit

Demod Type Demod Type Emission Mask as
1.939 900 GHz Emission Mask
FM Wide
Demod Freq Span Ref Power
Band
10.350 MHz 24.960 MHz Peak Channel
FM Narrow
Demod Time Carrier Channel Width
Band Signal C/I Signal Type Measurement Off
3s Type 10.350 MHz

Set Demod Freq AM Min Sweep Time NB FHSS

to Current Back
Marker Freq 50Ms

Beat Freq Osc USB WB FHSS Peak Markers

0 Hz On Off

LSB Broadband
Volume Back Back

Back

Back Back

Figure 2-12. Measure Submenu Keys

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus

Trace Trace A Ops Trace B Ops Trace C Ops Trace Info

M N O
Trace Display
Normal -> A A -> B A -> C
A B C Trace A Only

View Display
Max Hold -> A B <-> C B <-> C
Blank Trace B Only

Write Display
Min Hold -> A Max Hold -> B Max Hold -> C
Hold Trace C Only

Trace A Display
Average -> A Min Hold -> B Min Hold -> C
Operations All Traces

Trace B # of Averages Top

M A-B -> C of
Operations 10 List

Trace C Page
N Back B-A -> C
Operations Up

Reset Relative Ref Page

Back
Trace 10.0 dB Down

Relative Scale Bottom

Trace Info O of
10 dB/div List

Figure 2-13. Trace Submenu Keys

Limit Edit Limit Move Limit Envelope Limit Advanced

P Q R
Limit Frequency Move Limit Limit Line Type
to Current Create Envelope
Upper Lower 1.964 718 182 GHz Center Freq Absolute Relative

On Amplitude Move Limit Update Limit Mirror

U/D
Off -75.0 dBm 0.0 dB Envelope Amplitude Off On

Add Move Limit Upper Points Save

Limit Edit L/R
Point 0 Hz 21 Limit

Add Move Limit Upper Offset Recall

Limit Move P
Vertical to Marker 1 3.0 dB Limit

Delete Offset from Marker 1 Upper Shape

Limit Envelope Q
Point 10.0 dB Square Slope

Next
Limit Advanced R Point Back
Left

Limit Alarm Next

Point Back Back
On Off Right

Set Default Limit Back

Figure 2-14. Limit Submenu Keys

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2-21 Spectrum Analyzer Menus Spectrum Analyzer

Options

Impedance

50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other

Back

Figure 2-15. System Menu, Application Options Submenu Keys

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-22 Freq (Frequency) Menu

2-22 Freq (Frequency) Menu

Key Sequence: Freq
The tuning frequency range can be entered in several different ways depending upon what
makes the most sense for the user or for the application. The center frequency and span can
be specified, the start and stop frequencies can be entered, or a signal standard and channel
number can be selected from the built-in list.

Refer to Frequency Menu with Offset Function on page 2-29 if your instrument
Note
firmware supports frequency offset (bottom submenu is Step Size & Offset).

Frequency
Center Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Center Freq
submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
Center Freq keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the keypad, the
1.931 250 GHz
submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press the
appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
Start Freq MHz submenu key.

1.930 611 500 GHz

Note: When using the up and down arrows, the frequency moves in steps
defined by the value entered using the Freq Step submenu key. When using
Stop Freq the left or right arrow keys, the frequency of the active parameter moves by
10% of the current frequency span. If the instrument is in zero span, the left
1.931 666 500 GHz
and right arrows do nothing. Turning the rotary knob changes the active
frequency parameter in increments of one display point for each click of the
Span knob. There are 551 display points across the screen.
Start Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Start Freq
Freq Step submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
keys, or the rotary knob. If a start frequency higher than the current stop
1.000 MHz frequency is entered, the stop frequency will be changed to yield a
10 Hz span.
Signal
Stop Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Stop Freq
Standard
submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
Channel
keys, or the rotary knob. If a stop frequency lower than the current start
frequency is entered, the start frequency will be changed to yield a
25, 0.0 kHz 10 Hz span.
Channel Increment Span: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Span submenu key
and enter the desired span. The Span menu is used to set the frequency
1 range over which the instrument will sweep. The span can be set from 10 Hz
to the maximum frequency range the product will support. See the product
specifications for the maximum frequency. Span can also be set to zero
span.
The submenu key shows the current value for span in units of GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz. When the Span button is pressed, span becomes the active
parameter and may be changed. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys,
or the rotary knob to increase or decrease the span frequency. If the span is
changed using the arrow keys, the span changes in 1-2-5 steps for each key
press. See Span Menu on page 2-34.
Figure 2-16. SPA Frequency Menu (1 of 2)

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2-22 Freq (Frequency) Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Freq (Frequency) Menu (Continued)

Freq Step: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Freq Step
Frequency
submenu key to enter the desired frequency step size. The frequency step
Center Freq specifies the amount by which a frequency will change when the Up/Down
arrow keys are pressed. The center frequency, start frequency, and stop
1.931 250 GHz
frequency values can be changed using Freq Step. The active parameter will
Start Freq be changed by the frequency step when the Up/Down arrow keys are
pressed. The frequency step size can be any value from 1 Hz to upper limit
1.930 611 500 GHz of the instrument with a resolution of 1 Hz. The frequency step value can be
used to change start frequency, stop frequency, center frequency, and the
Stop Freq
frequency step size.
1.931 666 500 GHz Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Frequency Step size.
Signal Standard: Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to
Span highlight a signal standard and press Enter to select.
When a signal standard is selected, the center frequency and span for the
Freq Step first channel of the last segment of the particular standard is automatically
tuned. Other settings, such as channel spacing and integration bandwidth,
1.000 MHz
are also automatically entered.
Signal Channel #: Use the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to
select a channel number for the selected signal standard. The center of the
Standard
channel is tuned to the center of the spectrum analyzer display. The
Channel frequency value is the amount by which the center frequency differs from the
center of the channel.
25, 0.0 kHz
Channel Increment: Sets the increment value for the Channel # submenu
Channel Increment key.
1

Figure 2-17. SPA Frequency Menu (2 of 2)

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-23 Frequency Menu with Offset Function

2-23 Frequency Menu with Offset Function

Key Sequence: Freq
The tuning frequency range can be entered in several different ways depending upon what
makes the most sense for the user or for the application. The center frequency and span can
be specified, the start and stop frequencies can be entered, or a signal standard and channel
number can be selected from the built-in list. A user defined frequency offset can be entered
to adjust the frequency displayed on the instrument from the actual swept frequency. When
enabled Offset will be displayed at the bottom of the screen (Figure 2-20) and the Center Freq,
Start Freq, and Stop Freq keys will indicate that a frequency offset has been turned on.
Set the Freq Offset to 0 Hz to remove the frequency offset.

The Freq Offset will affect the displayed values of Frequencies, Markers and
Note
Limits. The currently frequency offset value is displayed in the Freq 2/2 Menu.

Freq 1/2
(Offset) Center Freq : Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
(Offset) Center Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
(Offset) Center Freq keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the
keypad, the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press
1.930 500 GHz
the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
(Offset) Start Freq MHz submenu key.

1.830 500 GHz

(Offset) Start Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
(Offset) Start Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
(Offset) Stop Freq keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If a start frequency higher than
the current stop frequency is entered, the stop frequency will be changed to
2.030 500 GHz
yield a 10 Hz span.
(Offset) Stop Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
Span
(Offset) Stop Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If a stop frequency lower than the
Signal current start frequency is entered, the start frequency will be changed to
yield a 10 Hz span.
Standard
Span: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Span submenu key
Channel and enter the desired span. See Span Menu on page 2-34.

--
Signal Standard: Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to
highlight a signal standard and press Enter to select.
When a signal standard is selected, the center frequency and span for the
first channel of the last segment of the particular standard is automatically
tuned. Other settings, such as channel spacing and integration bandwidth,
Step Size & are also automatically entered.
Offset Channel #: Use the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to
select a channel number for the selected signal standard. The center of the
channel is tuned to the center of the spectrum analyzer display. The
frequency value is the amount by which the center frequency differs from the
center of the channel.
Step Size & Offset: Opens the Freq 2/2 Menu on page 2-30.
Figure 2-18. SPA Freq 1/2 with Offset Function Menu

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2-23 Frequency Menu with Offset Function Spectrum Analyzer

Freq 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Freq > Step Size & Offset

Freq Step: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Freq Step
Freq 2/2
submenu key to enter the desired frequency step size. The frequency step
Freq Step specifies the amount by which a frequency will change when the Up/Down
arrow keys are pressed. The center frequency, start frequency, and stop
1.000 MHz
frequency values can be changed using Freq Step. The active parameter will
Channel Increment be changed by the frequency step when the Up/Down arrow keys are
pressed. The frequency step size can be any value from 1 Hz to upper limit
1 of the instrument with a resolution of 1 Hz. The frequency step value can be
used to change start frequency, stop frequency, center frequency, and the
Freq Offset
frequency step size.
200.000 MHz Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Frequency Step size.
Offset Step Size Channel Increment: Sets the increment value for the Channel # submenu
key.
1 Hz
Freq Offset: Enter the desired offset (positive or negative) using the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the
keypad, the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press
the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
MHz submenu key.
Back
Offset Step Size: Enter the desired frequency offset step size. The offset
frequency step specifies the amount by which the offset frequency will
change when the Up/Down arrow keys are pressed.
Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Offset Step Size.
Back: Returns to the Frequency Menu with Offset Function on page 2-29.
Figure 2-19. SPA Freq 2/2 Menu Offset Function

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-23 Frequency Menu with Offset Function

Example of Frequency Offset Using the Same Source Signal

No Offset

+200 MHz Frequency Offset

(Freq > Step Size & Offset > Freq Offset)

Figure 2-20. 200 MHz Frequency Offset Example

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2-24 Amplitude Menu Spectrum Analyzer

2-24 Amplitude Menu

Key Sequence: Amplitude

Amplitude
Reference Level: The reference level is the top graticule line on the display,
and can be set from +30 dBm to 150 dBm. A value may be entered from
Reference Level the keypad, use the key for a minus sign. After entering the value press the
dBm submenu key or the Enter key. The Up/Down arrow keys change the
10 dBm
reference level in 10 dB steps, and the Left/Right arrow keys change the
Scale value by 1 dB. The rotary knob changes the value by 0.1 dB per click. The
reference level value may be modified by the reference level offset value to
10 dB/div compensate for an external attenuator or amplifier.
Auto Atten Scale: The scale can be set in 1 dB steps from 1 dB per division to 15 dB
per division. The value can be changed using the keypad, the rotary knob or
On Off
the arrow keys.
Atten Lvl Auto Atten On/Off: Input attenuation can be either tied to the reference
level (On) or manually selected (Off). When input attenuation is tied to the
30.0 dB
reference level, attenuation is increased as higher reference levels are
RL Offset selected to make sure the instrument input circuits are not saturated by large
signals that are likely to be present when high reference levels are required.
0.0 dB Ext Gain (Loss)
Atten Lvl: Press this submenu key and use the keypad, the rotary knob or
the arrow keys to change the attenuation value.
Units
RL Offset xx dB Ext Gain/Loss: RL Offset compensates for the presence
of external input attenuation or gain. Enter a positive value to compensate
Pre Amp for gain or loss and then press the appropriate submenu key (dB External
Gain or dB External Loss). The new RL Offset value will be displayed on the
On Off
button.
Units: Select the display units from this submenu key:
Detection
dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBV, Volt, or Watt
Press the Back submenu key to return to the Amplitude menu.
Pre Amp On/Off: This submenu key turns the low-noise front-end
preamplifier on or off. To assure accurate measurement results, the largest
signal into the instrument input when the preamplifier is turned on should be
less than 40 dBm.
Detection: Several detection methods tailor the performance of the
instrument to meet specific measurement requirements. In general, there are
more measurement points across the screen than display points. The
various detection methods are different ways of dealing with how
measurement point will be shown at each display point. Opens the
Detection Menu on page 2-33.
Figure 2-21. SPA Amplitude Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-24 Amplitude Menu

Detection Menu
Key Sequence: Amplitude > Detection

Peak: This method causes the largest measurement point to be shown for
Detection
each display point, assuring that a narrow peak is not missed.

Peak RMS/Avg: In the Preset case, when the VBW/Average Type is set to Linear,
this method detects the average power of sample points that go into the
display point. In the case where VBW/Average Type is set to Log, the
traditional average of log(power) is displayed for the detector, as well as for
RMS/Avg
VBW and trace average.
Negative: This method causes the smallest measurement point to be
shown for each display point. Typically this mode is used to help detect small
Negative
discrete signals in the presence of nearly equal values of noise. The display
points that contain only noise will tend to show lower amplitudes than those
that contain discrete signals.
Sample
Quasi-peak: When this selection is made resolution bandwidths and video
bandwidths of 200 Hz, 9 kHz and 120 kHz are available. This detection
method is designed to meet CISPR requirements.
Quasi-peak
Sample: This is the fastest detection method because for each display
point, only one frequency point is measured. Use this method when speed is
of paramount importance and the possibility of missing a narrow peak is not
important.
Back: Returns to the Amplitude Menu on page 2-32.
Back

Figure 2-22. SPA Detection Menu

Spectrum Analyzer MG PN: 10580-00244 Rev. C 2-33

2-25 Span Menu Spectrum Analyzer

2-25 Span Menu

Press the Span submenu key to access the Span menu. The Span menu is used to set the
frequency range over which the instrument will sweep. The span can be set from 10 Hz to
maximum frequency of the unit. The Span can also be set to zero span.
Key Sequence: Span

Span
Span: This submenu key shows the current value for span in units of GHz,
MHz, kHz, or Hz. When the Span button is pressed, span becomes the
Span active parameter and may be changed. Use the keypad, the directional
arrow keys, or the rotary knob to increase or decrease the span frequency.
1.000 MHz
If the span is changed using the arrow keys, the span changes in a 1-2-5
Span Up sequence for each key press.

1-2-5
Span Up 1-2-5: This is a convenient way to quickly arrive at a wider span
value. The first time the submenu key is pressed, the span value increases
Span Down to the nearest even value that starts with 1, 2, or 5. For example if the span is
1.8 MHz, pressing the submenu key for the first time changes the span to
1-2-5
2.0 MHz, the next press takes the value to 5.0 MHz and so on.
Span Down 1-2-5: This is a convenient way to narrow the frequency span.
Full Span The first time the submenu key is pressed, the span value decreases to the
nearest even value that starts with 1, 2, or 5. For example if the span is
1.8 MHz, pressing the submenu key for the first time changes the span to
Zero Span 1.0 MHz, the next press takes the value to 500 kHz, then 200 kHz and so on.
Full Span: Pressing this button sets the span to cover the entire tunable
spectrum of the unit.
Last Span
Zero Span: This submenu key sets zero span. In this mode the display
shows amplitude changes at a single frequency. This function is frequently
used to allow the easy monitoring of power variations over time. For
example, if information about the amplitude of an 802.11a access point
signal is needed, the access point frequency would be set as the center
frequency, resolution bandwidth would be set to a value wide enough to
Back encompass as much of the signal as possible and the tester would walk
around the access point usable area while the instrument records the
amplitude using slow sweep.
Zero Span (Option 89): Zero Span IF Output provides a 140 MHz IF signal
out of a BNC female connector. The IF output signal is present only when the
instrument span is set to zero. The user can select the one of four fixed
IF bandwidths 7 MHz, 10 MHz, 16 MHz, or 32 MHz in addition to the
bandwidths set by the instruments RBW filters. When Normal is selected,
the IF bandwidth is influenced by the RBW filters and can be any value from
1 MHz to 1 Hz. The exact bandwidth is wider than the selected RBW filter.
This is not the suggested way to use IF output.
Last Span: This submenu key returns the span to the most recent span
value immediately before a change was made.
Back: Returns to the previous menu
Figure 2-23. SPA Span Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-26 BW (Bandwidth) Menu

2-26 BW (Bandwidth) Menu

Key Sequence: BW

BW
RBW: The current resolution bandwidth value is displayed in this submenu
key. The RBW can be changed using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the
RBW rotary knob. The range is 10 Hz to 10 MHz in a 1-3 sequence, from 10 Hz to
30 Hz to 100 Hz, and so on.
3 MHz
Auto RBW On/Off: When Auto RBW is On, the instrument selects the
Auto RBW
resolution bandwidth based on the current span width. The ratio of span
On Off
width to RBW can be specified using the Span/RBW submenu key.
VBW: The current video bandwidth value is displayed in this submenu key.
VBW
The VBW can be changed using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary
1 MHz knob. The range is 1 Hz to 10 MHz in a 1-3 sequence.
Auto VBW On/Off: When Auto VBW is On, the instrument selects the video
Auto VBW
bandwidth based on the resolution bandwidth. The ratio of video bandwidth
On Off to resolution bandwidth can be set using the RBW/VBW submenu key.

VBW/Average Type
VBW/Average Type: Toggles between Linear averaging (arithmetic mean)
and Logarithmic averaging (geometric mean).
Linear Log
RBW/VBW: This submenu key displays the ratio between resolution
RBW/VBW bandwidth and video bandwidth. To change the ratio, press this submenu
key and use the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to select a new
3 ratio. The default ratio is 3. When the quasi-peak detector is selected the
RBW/VBW ratio is changed to 1.
Span/RBW
Span/RBW: This submenu key displays the ratio between the span width
100 and the resolution bandwidth. The default value is 100, meaning that the
span width is approximately 100 times the resolution bandwidth. The value is
approximate because resolution bandwidth filters come in discrete steps
while span width can be set to any value up to the maximum span of the
instrument. To change the ratio, press this submenu key and use the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to select a new ratio.
Figure 2-24. SPA Bandwidth Menu

Spectrum Analyzer MG PN: 10580-00244 Rev. C 2-35

2-27 Marker Menu Spectrum Analyzer

2-27 Marker Menu

Key Sequence: Marker
Press the Marker main menu key to open the Marker menu. The instrument is equipped with
six markers. Any or all markers can be employed simultaneously.

Marker: Selects which marker (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) is active. Increments from

Marker (1/2)
low to high with wrapping. The underlined marker number is the active
Marker marker. Press Shift then Marker to select markers in the opposite direction.
1 2 3 4 5 6 On/Off: Turns the selected marker underlined in the Marker submenu key
On or Off.
On
Delta On/Off: Turns on a delta marker and prompts for a delta offset
Off frequency, either positive or negative from the frequency of the currently
active marker.
Delta
Peak Search: This key places the currently active marker on the highest
On Off signal amplitude currently displayed on screen.
Marker Freq to Center: Moves the frequency noted by the active marker to
Peak Search the center frequency position and center of the display.
Marker to Ref Level: Causes the amplitude of the currently active marker
Marker Freq to become the reference level, which is the top horizontal line of the display.
to
Center
More Peak Options: Brings up a secondary menu of submenu keys for
more peak searching options. See the More Peak Options Menu on
Marker page 2-37.
to
Ref Lvl More: Opens a submenu of additional Marker options. See the Marker 2/2
Menu on page 2-38.
More
Peak
Options

More

Figure 2-25. SPA Marker (1/2) Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-27 Marker Menu

More Peak Options Menu

Key Sequence: Marker > More Peak Options

Peak Search: Places the currently active marker on the highest amplitude
Marker & Peak
signal currently on screen.

Peak Search
Next Peak Left: From the current position of the active marker, the
instrument searches to the left (toward lower frequencies) for a peak signal
that rises at least a certain amount above the average noise level. If no such
Next Peak peak is found, the marker is placed at the left end of the trace. The Peak
Threshold key allows the user to specify the performance of peak searching.
Left
Next Peak Right: From the current position of the active marker, the
Next Peak
instrument searches to the right (toward higher frequencies) for a peak
Right
signal that rises at least a certain amount above the average noise level. If
no such peak is found, the marker is placed at the right end of the trace. The
Delta Marker Peak Threshold submenu key allows the user to specify the performance of
to peak searching.
Span
Delta Marker to Span: Sets the total span width to the value of the delta
Marker Freq marker. If the delta marker is zero, the span is set to zero span. If the delta
to
marker value is set to less than 10 Hz, then the span will be set to 10 Hz.
Center
If no delta marker is turned on, no change is made.
Marker Marker Freq to Center: Sets the center frequency to the frequency of the
to
Ref Lvl
currently active marker.
Marker to Ref Lvl: Sets the reference level (top graticule line) to the
Peak Threshold
amplitude of the currently active marker.
10.00% Peak Threshold: Allows the user to specify how far above the average
noise floor a signal must rise before it is considered a peak.
Back Back: Returns to the Marker Menu on page 2-36.

Figure 2-26. SPA Marker & Peak Menu

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2-27 Marker Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Marker 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Marker > More

Marker Noise On/Off: Turns the markers into noise markers with units of
Marker (2/2)
dBm/Hz. When this option is selected, the detection method is automatically
Marker Noise changed to RMS and the displayed value is compensated for the noise
bandwidth of resolution bandwidth filter.
On Off
Marker Table On/Large/Off: Causes a table to be displayed below the
Market Table sweep window. The table is automatically sized to display all markers that
are turned on. In addition to the marker frequency and amplitude, the table
On Large Off
also shows delta frequencies and amplitude deltas for all markers that have
All Markers deltas entered for them. If Large is selected, a large screen display opens
underneath the graph that displays both frequency and amplitude for the
Off active marker in large type.
Counter Marker All Markers Off: Turns off all markers.

On Off Counter Marker On/Off: Sets the frequency counter mode for the active
marker. Marker frequency values are normally limited in resolution to
Set Marker individual display pixels. Each pixel may represent multiple frequencies.
to Using Counter Marker in association with Marker to Peak will result in the
Channel
exact frequency of the peak to a resolution of 0.001 Hz.
Marker Style Set Marker To Channel: If a signal standard has been selected, pressing
this key brings up a dialog box to select a channel. Select a channel number
Fixed Tracking
for the current signal standard, and the active marker will be set to the center
Marker 1 Reference frequency of the channel.

On Off
If no signal standard has been selected, a message No standard selected.
Press Enter or Escape to Continue. is displayed. Press either button to
leave the settings as they were before the key was pressed.
Back
Marker Style: This key changes the behavior of the reference markers. If
Fixed is selected, reference markers stay at the amplitude they were at when
the associated delta marker was turned on. If Tracking is selected, the
amplitude of the reference marker changes as the signal amplitude is
changed. Note that the reference marker tracks the amplitude, not the
frequency of a signal.
Marker 1 Reference: Selects whether Marker 1 is the reference for all six
delta markers, or whether each of the six reference markers has an
associated delta marker.
Back: Returns to the Marker Menu on page 2-36.
Figure 2-27. SPA Marker (2/2) Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-28 Sweep Menu

2-28 Sweep Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key

Sweep
Sweep Single/Continuous: This submenu key toggles between
continuous sweep and single sweep. In single sweep mode, the results of a
Sweep sweep are displayed on the screen while the instrument awaits a trigger
event to start a new sweep.
Single Continuous
Sweep Once: When Sweep is set to Single, Sweep Once triggers a single
measurement sweep. This key has no function when the instrument is in
Sweep Once
continuous sweep mode.
Sweep # Averages: Sweeps the number of times set using the # of
Sweep 10
Averages button under the Trace A Ops menu. Trace A must be set to
Averages Averaging (Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace A Operations > Average->Trace A)
for this menu to function. Each trace is displayed using the exponential
average of each sweep.
Sweep Mode
Sweep Mode (Only available on some models): Pressing this submenu key
opens the Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models)
Sweep Time on page 2-40.
100 ms Sweep Time: Sets the sweep time for the measurement.

Auto Sweep Time Auto Sweep Time: When Off, the measurement sweeps the time set in
Sweep Time. When On, the instrument calculates a minimum sweep time
On Off and uses it for all subsequent sweeps.
Triggering: Functional in Zero span only. Displays the Triggering Menu on
Triggering page 2-41.
Gated Sweep Setup (Option 90 Only): For configuring Gated Sweep.
Gated Sweep Opens the Gate Setup Menu (Option 90) on page 2-42.

Setup

Figure 2-28. SPA Sweep Menu

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2-28 Sweep Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models)

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Sweep Mode

Sweep Mode
This menu sets the current sweep mode. Select one of the three Sweep
Mode option.
Fast Fast: Fastest sweep speed.
Performance: Provides best amplitude accuracy and ensures all
specifications are met.
Performance
No FFT: Slowest sweep speed. Ideal for analog and pulse modulated
signals.
Show Help: Display a table showing the merits and tradeoffs of the three
No FFT
Sweep Mode settings.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 2-39.

Show Help

Back

Figure 2-29. SPA Sweep Mode Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-28 Sweep Menu

Triggering Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Triggering

Source: Displays the Trigger Source Menu.

Triggering
Free Run: In this mode, a new sweep is started immediately upon
Source completion of an old sweep. No trigger event is required to initiate a
sweep.
Delay External (TTL): This mode is used in zero span. A TTL signal
applied to the External Trigger BNC input connector causes a single
-1.0 %
sweep to occur. Triggering occurs on the rising edge of the signal.
Level After the sweep is complete, the resultant trace is displayed until
the next trigger signal arrives.
N/A
Video: This mode is used in zero span to set the power level at
Slope which a sweep is initiated. The power level can be set from
130 dBm to +30 dBm, using the rotary knob, arrow keys, or
Rising Falling
keypad. The trigger is based on the measured signal level. If no
Hysteresis signal reaches or exceeds the trigger level, there will be no trace
on the screen.
N/A
Back: Returns to the Triggering Menu.
Holdoff
Delay XX %: Used when External or Video buttons are activated.
N/A Measurement begins after set time delay once the trigger has occurred.
The delay can be entered either as a percentage of the sweep time or as
Force Trigger Once
an absolute time delay with units of ns, s or ms.
Level: Used when External or Video buttons are activated. Sets a level
trigger to initiate a measurement.
Back Slope: Sets the trigger slope to rising or falling.
Hysteresis: When used, value unit is in dB. Hysteresis can be used with
Level and Slope when setting a measurement trigger. Hysteresis is used
Trigger Source to prevent undesired triggering when the signal is hovering near the
Free
trigger value. For example, the Level is set to 10 dBm, the Slope is set to
Rising, and Hysteresis is 1 dB. The first trigger occurs when the signal at
Run least reaches the 10 dBm level. To trigger again, the signal must drop
below 9 dBm before returning to 10 dBm. For another example, with Level
External set to 10 dBm and slope set to Falling, and Hysteresis set to 1 dB, the
opposite must occur to activate a trigger. The signal amplitude falls and a
trigger occurs when the signal reaches the 10 dBm level. The signal must
Video
then reach at least 11 dBm before falling to 10 dBm and initiating a trigger.
Holdoff: Delays the next trigger to the time set regardless of triggers
occurring within the set time.
Force Trigger Once: Forces a sweep regardless of meeting any trigger
criteria.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 2-39.
Back

Figure 2-30. SPA Triggering Menu

Spectrum Analyzer MG PN: 10580-00244 Rev. C 2-41

2-28 Sweep Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Gate Setup Menu (Option 90)

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Gated Sweep Setup

Gate Setup
Gated Sweep: Turns the Gated Sweep function On and Off.

Gated Sweep
Gate Source: Gate Source is currently only available using an External
trigger signal that can be input using the instruments Ext Trigger In
On Off connector.
Gate Source Gate Polarity Rising/Falling: Press to select the desired edge trigger to
begin the gated sweep.
External
Gate Delay: Sets the start of the gated sweep indicated by the left
Gate Polarity border of the blue dashed rectangle shown in the bottom graph of
Rising Falling
Figure 2-1 on page 2-4.
Gate Length: Sets the length of the gate and is reflected on the zero
Gate Delay
span graph by the width of the blue rectangle as shown in Figure 2-1.
60Ms
Gate View Settings: Opens the Gate View Setting submenu. Allows a
Gate Length user to independently change the RBW, VBW and sweep time of the zero
span or gate view (bottom graph).
25 Ms
Zero Span RBW: Sets the resolution bandwidth of the zero span
Gate View graph.
Settings Zero Span VBW: Sets the video bandwidth of the zero span graph.
Zero Span Time: Sets the sweep time of the zero span graph.
Back: Returns to the Gate Setup menu.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 2-39 and also changes the
Gated Sweep Setup view back to the full screen Spectrum view. The
Back
Gated Sweep settings are retained and applied to the spectrum.

Gate View Settings

Zero Span RBW

100 kHz

Zero Span VBW

30 kHz

Zero Span Time

500 Ms

Back

Figure 2-31. SPA Gated Sweep Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-29 Measure Menu

2-29 Measure Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key

Measure
Field Strength: This measurement allows the use of an antenna with
known gain characteristics and measures the field strength over the
Field frequency range of the antenna in units of dBm/m2, dBV/m, dBmV/m,
dBV/m, Volt/m or watts/m2. Opens the Field Strength Menu on page 2-44.
Strength
OCC BW: Opens the OCC BW Menu on page 2-44. Select either% or dBc
method of occupied bandwidth measurement.
OCC BW
Channel Power: Activates the Channel Power measurement function.
Opens the Channel Power Menu on page 2-45.
Channel
ACPR: Accesses a menu of Adjacent Channel Power Ratio measurement
Power options. See the ACPR Menu on page 2-46.
AM/FM Demod: The user can select AM, Narrow Band FM (300 s
ACPR de-emphasis), Wide Band FM (50 s de-emphasis), Upper Sideband or
Lower Sideband. See the AM/FM Demod Menu on page 2-47.
AM/FM C/I: The Carrier to Interference ratio is a two-step measurement sequence
that first measures the amplitude of a carrier, then, with the carrier turned off,
Demod
measures the amplitude of all other interfering signals within the channel
bandwidth. See the C/I Menu on page 2-48.
C/I
Measurement Off: Turns any active measurement off.
More: Opens the Measure 2/2 Menu on page 2-49.

Measurement Off

More

Figure 2-32. SPA Measure Menu

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2-29 Measure Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Field Strength Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > Field Strength

F Strength
On/Off: Turns field strength measurements on or off.

On
Antenna: This submenu key brings up a dialog box that lists all the
antennas for which the instrument has data, including both standard
Off antennas and custom antennas that have been added using Master
Software Tools. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to select the
desired antenna and press Enter.
Antenna
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.

Back

Figure 2-33. SPA Field Strength Menu

OCC BW Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > OCC BW

OCC BW
On/Off: This submenu key turns the Occupied Bandwidth on or off.

On
Method: Select either the % of Power (default) or dB Down measurement
method as displayed in the message area.
Off
%: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
Method enter the percent of power, from 0% to 99%.
dBc: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
% Int Pwr > dBc
enter the dBc value (0 dBc to 100 dBc).
%
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.
99.00 %

dBc

Back

Figure 2-34. SPA OCC BW Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-29 Measure Menu

Channel Power Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > Channel Power

Channel Pwr
On/Off: Begins or ends the channel power measurement. When the
measurement is on, Ch Pwr will appear below the display. The detection
On method will automatically be changed to RMS Average when the
measurement is started. The detection method can be modified by pressing
Off
the Shift and the Sweep keys and pressing the Detection submenu key.
Center Freq Center Freq: Activates the center frequency function, and sets the center
1.939 900 GHz
frequency of the instrument for the channel power measurement. Use the
keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the center
Ch Pwr Width frequency. The Up/Down arrows change the frequency by the frequency
step size entered in the Freq (Frequency) Menu. The Left/Right arrows
24.960 MHz
change the frequency by 10% of the span.
Span Ch Pwr Width: Sets the width for the channel power. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the channel power width.
24.960 MHz
The Up/Down arrow keys change the Channel Power Width by the
frequency step value. The Left/Right arrow keys change the value by 10%
of the span.
Span: Sets the span for channel power measurement. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the span.
Back
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.

Figure 2-35. SPA Channel Power Menu

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2-29 Measure Menu Spectrum Analyzer

ACPR Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > ACPR

ACPR
On/Off: Begins or ends the ACPR measurement.

On
Main Ch BW: Sets the bandwidth of the main channel for ACPR
measurement. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
Off to enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input. Changing this value
Main Ch BW
automatically changes the adjacent channel bandwidth and channel
8.320 MHz
spacing.
Adj Ch BW: Sets the bandwidth of the adjacent channels for ACPR
Adj Ch BW
measurement. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
8.320 MHz to enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input.
Ch Spacing
Ch Spacing: Sets the channel spacing between the main and adjacent
8.320 MHz channels. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
Span kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input. This value must be
greater than or equal to half of the main channel bandwidth, plus half of the
24.960 MHz
adjacent channel bandwidth. The Up/Down arrows change the frequency by
the frequency step size entered in the Freq (Frequency) Menu. The
Left/Right arrow keys change the value by 10% of the span.
Span: Sets the span for ACPR measurement. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the span.
Back
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.

Figure 2-36. SPA ACPR Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-29 Measure Menu

AM/FM Demod Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > AM/FM Demod

AM/FM Demod
On/Off: Turns AM/FM Demodulation on or off.

On
Demod Type: Provides submenu keys to select the type of signal to be
demodulated:
Off
FM Wide Band
FM Narrow Band
Demod Type AM
USB
LSB
Demod Freq
Demod Freq: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
10.350 MHz to enter the center frequency of the signal to be demodulated. This
frequency does not have to be within the current frequency sweep range to
Demod Time
which the instrument is set.
3s Demod Time: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary
Set Demod Freq
knob to increase or decrease the demodulation time, and press the Enter
to Current key to select. The demodulation time can be set from 100 milliseconds to
Marker Freq 200 seconds. The instrument sweeps one time for every demodulation
period. Sweeping pauses during the demodulation time.
Beat Freq Osc
Set Demod Freq to Current Marker Freq: Sets the demodulation
0 Hz frequency to the frequency of the current marker.
Beat Freq Osc: Sets the beat frequency of the oscillator to exactly set the
Volume demodulation frequency of USB and LSB signals. Displayed when USB or
LSB is selected as the Demod Type.
Volume: The current volume setting is displayed on the screen. Use the
Back Up/Down arrow keys or rotary knob to change the volume, and press the
Enter key to select.
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.
Figure 2-37. SPA AM/FM Demod Menu

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C/I Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > C/I

On/Off: Starts and stops the carrier to interference measurement.

C/I
Center Freq: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary
On
knob to enter the center frequency.
Off Span: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
Center Freq
enter the frequency span.
Carrier Signal Type: Opens a menu to select the carrier signal type.
1.939 900 GHz
NB FHSS: Narrow Band Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum.
Span Use this setting when the signal being measured is 802.11b.
24.960 MHz WB FHSS: Wide Band Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum. Use
this setting when the signal being measured is 802.11a or
Carrier 802.11g.
Signal
Type Broadband: Use this setting when the signal being measured is a
digital modulation format such as CDMA and GSM.
Min Sweep Time
Back: Returns to C/I menu.
50Ms
Min Sweep Time: Set the minimum sweep time for the measurement
from 10 s to 600 seconds.
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.

Back

C/I Signal Type

NB FHSS

WB FHSS

Broadband

Back

Figure 2-38. SPA C/I Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-29 Measure Menu

Measure 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > More

Emission Mask: This submenu controls the setup and display of the
Measure 2/2
emission mask. The emission mask is an upper segmented limit line.
It must have more than two nodes, which mean at least two segments.
The spectrum emission mask measurement includes the in-band and
out-of-band emissions.
Emission Mask
Emission Mask On/Off: Turns On/Off the Emission Mask graph
and table display.
Note: Before turning Emission Mask on, you must have created or
recalled a limit line.
Recall Limit as Emission Mask: Opens a folder of limit lines to
Measurement Off select a limit line for use as the Emission Mask.
Ref Power Peak/Channel: Press to display the Reference Power
as Peak or Channel. When Channel is selected, the Reference
Back
Power value is the integral of the individual peaks within the
channel.
Channel Width: Channel Width is set within the Signal Standard.
Emission Mask Use this button to adjust the width as desired.
Emission Mask Peak Marker On/Off: Turning on this feature displays a peak
marker within an Emission Mask segment. For example, if the
On Off
Emission Mask had seven segments then there would be seven
Recall Limit peak markers. Passing markers are light blue in color while peak
as markers that exceed the mask limit turn red.
Emission Mask
Back: Returns to the Measure 2/2 menu.
Ref Power
Measurement Off: Turns the measurement off.
Peak Channel Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 2-43.
Channel Width

10.350 MHz

Peak Markers

On Off

Back

Figure 2-39. SPA Measure 2/2 Menu

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2-30 Trace Menu Spectrum Analyzer

2-30 Trace Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5)
To access the functions under the Trace menu, press the Shift key, then the Trace (5) key.
The instrument is capable of displaying up to three traces, one with live data, and the other
two either with stored data or trace math data.

Trace
Trace A, B, C: Sets trace A, B, or C as the active trace. Each press of this
key increments through trace A, B, and C. The active trace is underlined.
Trace
View/Blank: Displays or hides the active trace.
A B C
Write/Hold: Selects between holding the current swept trace on the screen
View
or continually sweeping and updating the displayed measurement. This is
not applicable to Trace B or Trace C unless trace math involving Trace A is
Blank active.
Write Trace A Operations: Lists the Trace A Ops menu to select an operation
that can be applied to Trace A. See Trace A Ops Menu on page 2-51.
Hold
Trace B Operations: Lists the Trace B Ops menu to select an operation
Trace A that can be applied to Trace B. See Trace B Ops Menu on page 2-52.

Operations
Trace C Operations: Lists the Trace C Ops menu to select an operation
that can be applied to Trace C. See Trace C Ops Menu on page 2-53.
Trace B
Reset Trace: Resets the trace averaging, Max Hold and Min Hold, and
Operations restarts the sweep.
Trace Info: Stops the current trace and displays a summary table of trace
Trace C
parameters and current settings. Press Enter or Escape to clear the table
Operations from the display and restart the trace.

Reset

Trace

Trace Info

Figure 2-40. SPA Trace Menu

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Trace A Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace A Operations

Trace A Ops
Normal -> A: Displays data for the current trace sweep.
Max Hold -> A: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
Normal -> A over many trace sweeps.
Min Hold -> A: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
Max Hold -> A Average -> A: Shows an exponential average of a number of traces,
determined by the # of Averages key.
# of Averages: Sets the number of traces for use in calculating the average
Min Hold -> A
display value. Then number used for averaging ranges from 1 to 65535.
Back: Returns to the Trace Menu on page 2-50.
Average -> A

# of Averages

10

Back

Figure 2-41. SPA Trace A Ops Menu

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Trace B Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace B Operations

Trace B Ops
A -> B: Copies the contents of Trace A into Trace B. Doing so overwrites
the previous contents of Trace B.

A -> B B <--> C: Swaps the contents of Traces B and C.

Max Hold -> B: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
B <-> C Min Hold -> B: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
Back: Returns to the Trace Menu on page 2-50.
Max Hold -> B

Min Hold -> B

Back

Figure 2-42. SPA Trace B Ops Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-30 Trace Menu

Trace C Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace C Operations

Trace C Ops
A -> C: Copies the contents of Trace A into Trace C. Doing so overwrites
the previous contents of Trace C.
A -> C B <--> C: Swaps the contents of Traces B and C.
Max Hold -> C: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
B <-> C Min Hold -> C: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
A - B -> C: Subtracts the value of trace B from trace A and places the
Max Hold -> C
results in Trace C. This function is very useful for observing the changes in
values of live Trace A compared to a trace stored in Trace B.
When trace math is active, a relative scale shows on the right side of the
Min Hold -> C
graph, and is associated to Trace C. This allows the user to optimize the
display of Trace C without affecting the display of Traces A and B.

A-B -> C
B - A -> C: Subtracts the value of Trace A from Trace B and places the
results in Trace C. This function is very useful for observing the changes in
values of live Trace A compared to a trace stored in Trace B. When trace
math is active, a relative scale shows on the right side of the graph, and is
B-A -> C
associated to Trace C. This allows the user to optimize the display of Trace
C without affecting the display of Traces A and B.
Relative Ref Relative Ref: Sets the value applied to the top graticule for the relative
10.0 dB
scale that appears on the right side of the graph when trace math is active.
Change this value by using the rotary knob, Up/Down arrows, or entering
Relative Scale the value on the numeric keypad and pressing the dB submenu key or the
Enter key. This entry is valid only when trace math is active
10 dB/div
Relative Scale: Sets the value applied to the scaling of the relative scale
that appears on the right side of the graph when trace math is active.
Change this value by using the rotary knob, Up/Down arrows, or entering
the value on the numeric keypad and pressing the dB submenu key or the
Enter key. This entry is valid only when trace math is active.
Back: Returns to the Trace Menu on page 2-50.
Figure 2-43. SPA Trace C Ops Menu

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2-31 Limit Menu Spectrum Analyzer

2-31 Limit Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key
The Limit menu keys are shown in the following figures.
Two types of limit lines can be specified, lower limit lines and upper limit lines. Limit lines
can be used for visual reference only, or for pass/fail criteria using the limit alarm
(Figure 2-44). Limit alarm failures are reported whenever a signal is above the upper limit
line or below the lower limit line. By using save-on-event, a signal that exceeds the limit
alarm can be automatically saved. See the User Guide for details.
Each limit line can consist of a single segment, or as many as 40 segments across the entire
frequency span of the instrument. These limit segments are retained regardless of the current
frequency span of the instrument, which allows the configuring of specific limit envelopes at
various frequencies of interest without having to re-configure them each time the frequency is
changed.

Limit
Limit: This submenu key selects which limit line (Upper or Lower) will be
active for editing. The limit line that is currently selected for editing is
Limit
underlined.
Upper Lower On/Off: This submenu key turns the active limit (upper or lower) on or off.
On Limit Edit: This submenu key displays the Edit Menu on page 2-55 that
allows creating or editing of single or multi-segment limit lines. The currently
Off active limit point is marked by a red circle on the display.
Limit Move: Press this submenu key to display the Limit Move Menu on
Limit Edit page 2-57.
Limit Envelope: A limit envelope is very useful when you want to easily
detect new signals in the presence of other preexisting signals. Use the limit
Limit Move
envelope function to automatically create upper or lower limit lines that are
based upon the on-screen measured spectrum analysis values. Refer to
Figure 2-49 for an example limit envelope. Press this submenu key to open
Limit Envelope
the Limit Envelope Menu on page 2-58.
Limit Advanced: Press this submenu key to open the Limit Advanced
submenu key menu. The advanced limit line section offers several useful
Limit Advanced
functions. In this section, you can create either an absolute limit line (which is
one based upon the frequencies that are entered for each inflection point) or a
Limit Alarm relative limit line (which is based upon the delta frequencies between the
center frequency and the inflection points). Both types of limit lines can be
On Off
saved and recalled. Press this submenu key to open the Limit Advanced
Menu on page 2-60.
Set Default Limit
Limit Alarm On/Off: Pressing this submenu key toggles the alarm function
ON and OFF for the currently active limit line. When ON, an alarm beep will
occur when a data point exceeds the limit.
Set Default Limit: Pressing this submenu key deletes all limit points for the
currently active limit line and sets the default limit line value, which is a single
limit whose position is 2.5 grid lines from the top of the screen (for the upper
limit line) or 2.5 grid lines from the bottom of the screen (for the lower limit
line), depending upon which limit is active. The inactive limit line is not altered.
Figure 2-44. SPA Limit Menu

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Edit Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Edit

Edit
Frequency: Press this submenu key to set the frequency of a limit line
inflection point. The frequency of each inflection point in a limit line can be
Frequency individually set. When a new point is added, it takes on a value halfway
between two existing points, or it takes on the stop frequency of the current
1.964 718 182 GHz
sweep if no point is higher in frequency than the one being added. See the
Amplitude Add Point submenu key description for more details. Use the keypad, the
Left/Right arrow keys, or the rotary knob to change the frequency of an
-75.0 dBm inflection point. The Left/Right arrows move the inflection point by 5% of the
span.
Add
Amplitude: Press this submenu key to set the amplitude of a limit line
Point
inflection point. The amplitude of each inflection point can also be
Add
individually set. By default, when a new point is added, it takes on the
amplitude that is on the limit line at the frequency where the point was
Vertical added. Use the keypad (using the key to set a negative value), the
Up/Down arrow keys, or the rotary knob to move the point to the desired
Delete
value. The unit of the amplitude limit is the same as the current vertical
Point amplitude unit. See the Add Point submenu key description for details.
The Up/Down arrows move the amplitude by 5% of the screen height.
Next
Point
Add Point: Press this submenu key to add a limit line inflection point. The
Left precise behavior of this submenu key depends upon which inflection point is
active at the time that the key is pressed. If the active limit point is
Next somewhere in the middle of a multi-segment limit line, then a new limit point
Point
is added that is halfway between the currently active point and the point
Right
immediately to its right. The amplitude of the inflection point will be such that
it falls on the limit line. For example, if a limit point exists at 2.0 GHz with an
Back amplitude of 30 dBm, and if the next point is 3.0 GHz with an amplitude of
50 dBm, then the added point will be at 2.5 GHz with an amplitude of 40
dBm. The frequency and amplitude values of the new point can be adjusted
as needed with the Frequency and Amplitude submenu keys.
If the last limit point is active (assuming it is not at the right edge of the
display), then the new limit point will be placed at the right edge of the
display at the same amplitude as the point immediately to its left. Points may
not be added beyond the current sweep limits of the instrument.
Figure 2-45. SPA Limit Edit Menu (1 of 2)

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Edit Menu (Continued)

Edit
Add Vertical: In many measurement masks, step changes occur in the
value of the limit line. Press this submenu key to add two inflection points.
Frequency The two inflection points share the same frequency and are centered
midpoint between adjacent measured points. The magnitudes of the points
1.964 718 182 GHz
are set by using a visually intuitive algorithm that is based upon the adjacent
Amplitude inflection points.

-75.0 dBm
You can adjust the magnitudes independently, but the frequencies of the two
points remain linked and are adjusted as a vertical pair. Setting a discrete
Add frequency, a limit inflection point will keep that exact frequency and place the
limit point appropriately regardless of the frequency span. This is especially
Point
useful for emission mask verification.
Add Delete Point: Press this submenu key to delete the currently active point.
The active point becomes the point that is immediately to the left of the point
Vertical
that was deleted.
Delete Next Point Left: Press this submenu key to select the inflection point that is
immediately to the left of the active point, making this newly selected point
Point
active for editing or deletion. With each key press, the active point becomes
Next that point to the left of the previously active point, until the newly selected
Point active point becomes the left-most point on the screen.
Left
Next Point Right: Press this submenu key to select the limit point
Next immediately to the right of the active point, making this newly selected point
Point active for editing or deletion. With each key press, the active point becomes
Right
that point to the right of the previously active point, until the newly selected
active point becomes the right-most point on the screen.
Back Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 2-54.

Figure 2-46. SPA Limit Edit Menu (2 of 2)

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-31 Limit Menu

Limit Move Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Move

Move Limit to Current Center Freq: Pressing this submenu key moves
Limit Move
the center of the existing limit line to the center frequency of the
Move Limit measurement. The span of the existing limit line is not changed by doing
to Current
this. Use this submenu key as an easy way to get an existing limit line on
Center Freq
screen. If no limit line is turned on, then a new, flat default limit line is turned
Move Limit on and is located 2.5 grid lines from the top of the screen for the upper limit
U/D line or 2.5 grid lines from the bottom of the screen for the lower limit line.
0.0 dB
Move Limit U/D ## dB: If the limit line is flat, then use this submenu key to
Move Limit move the limit line to an absolute power point in dBm. If the limit line is not
L/R flat, then use this submenu key to move the limit line up or down by the
0 Hz selected number of dB. Use the keyboard to enter the desired value. The
Move Limit
entire line moves by the amount that is entered. The limit line can also be
moved by using the rotary knob. Turn the rotary knob clockwise to move the
to Marker 1 line to higher power levels. The Up/Down arrows move the limit line by 5%
of the screen height. The Left/Right arrows move the limit line by 0.2% of
Offset from Marker 1
the screen height or 0.2 dB when the scale is set to 10 dB/division.
10.0 dB Move Limit L/R ## Hz: Pressing this submenu key allows you to adjust the
frequencies of the limit line. All inflection points are moved by the value
entered. The rotary knob can also be used to make this adjustment. Turn the
rotary knob clockwise to move the limit line to higher frequencies. The
Left/Right arrows move the limit line by 5% of the span while the Up/Down
arrows move the line by one display pixel.
Back
Move Limit to Marker 1: Press this submenu key to move the frequency
and amplitude of the center frequency of the limit line to the frequency and
amplitude of Marker 1 (assuming that the Offset from Marker 1 submenu key
is set to 0 dB).
Offset from Marker 1 ## dB: Press this submenu key to set a limit line
offset value from Marker 1 amplitude. This feature moves the limit line
amplitude and frequency as needed to place the center of the limit line the
user-specified number of dB from the position of Marker 1. Positive values
place the limit line above Marker 1, and negative values place the limit line
below Marker 1.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 2-54.
Figure 2-47. SPA Limit Move Menu

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2-31 Limit Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Limit Envelope Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Envelope

Limit Envelope
Create Envelope: Press this submenu key to generate the envelope using
the Limit Envelope characteristics. If the default results are not satisfactory,
then you can make adjustments to the amplitude and frequency of each
Create Envelope
inflection point, and you can add or delete inflection points.
Update Envelope Amplitude: While working on your envelope (or if your
Update
signal amplitude changes), you may want to adjust the amplitude of the
Envelope Amplitude
current limit without changing the frequencies of the inflection points.
Pressing this submenu key makes those amplitude adjustments without
Upper Points frequency adjustments.
21 Upper Points (if Upper Limit is selected)
Lower Points (if Lower Limit is selected): Use this submenu key to define
Upper Offset how many inflection points you want for the selected upper or lower limit
envelopes. The value can be between 2 and 41. Note that the upper and
3.0 dB
lower limit lines do not need to have the same number of points.
Upper Shape Upper Offset (if Limit is toggled to Upper)
Lower Offset (if Limit is toggled to Lower): This submenu key is used to
Square Slope
define how far away from the measured signal the upper or lower envelope
will be placed. The limits are 100 dB. For an upper envelope, usually the
value will be positive in order to place the envelope above the signal. For a
lower envelope, the value will usually be negative in order to place the
envelope below the signal.
Back Upper Shape (if Limit is toggled to Upper)
Lower Shape (if Limit is toggled to Lower): Press this submenu key to
choose whether the default for the upper or lower envelope will be with flat
tops (Square setting) and reasonably vertical lines to change level or
whether the envelope will have sloped lines (Slope setting) between
adjacent inflection points. When the square envelope type is selected, two
inflection points are used for each horizontal segment. You can toggle
between a square envelope and a sloped envelope by pressing this
submenu key. Figure 2-49 is an example of a Square Limit Envelope.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 2-54.
Figure 2-48. SPA Limit Envelope Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-31 Limit Menu

Figure 2-49. Square Limit Envelope

Figure 2-50. Sloped Limit Envelope

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2-31 Limit Menu Spectrum Analyzer

Limit Advanced Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Advanced

Limit Advanced
Limit Line Type: Press this submenu key to choose to have either limit line
be absolute or be relative. This submenu key may be used at any time while
Limit Line Type working with limit lines. Absolute limit lines set the limit inflection points
based upon the entered frequencies for each point. Relative limit lines set
Absolute Relative
the limit inflection points relative to the current center frequency. Regardless
Limit Mirror of how a limit line is set up, saved, or recalled, it can be changed between
absolute and relative by toggling with this submenu key.
Off On
Limit Mirror Of/On: Press this submenu key to turn the Limit Mirror feature
Save On and Off.

Limit Many emission masks are symmetrical. The low frequency side is identical
to the upper side. The Limit Mirror feature allows you to create half of the
Recall limit line and get the other half built automatically. This feature can work in
either of two ways:
Limit
Turn Limit Mirror on before beginning to build a limit line. As you add a
point on either side of the center frequency, another point is
automatically added on the opposite side of the center frequency.
Leave Limit Mirror off until half of the limit line is built, then turn On
Limit Mirror. the other half of the limit line is built automatically.
Back
Save Limit: Pressing this submenu key opens a dialog to save the current
upper and lower limit lines. You can name the saved limit line yourself or
accept the name that is suggested by the instrument (which is based upon a
previously saved name). If you did not intend to save the limit line, then
press Esc to stop the dialog and avoid saving the limit line.
Recall Limit: Pressing this submenu key opens a dialog box to recall a
saved limit line. The dialog box presents a list of saved limit lines. Highlight
the desired limit line and press Enter. If you decide not to recall a limit line,
then press Esc to stop the dialog.
If the saved limit is a relative limit, then it is recalled centered about the
current center frequency. If the saved limit is an absolute limit, then it is
recalled to the frequency at which it was created.
If you recall an absolute limit, and if it is off screen, then you will see the left
or right limit off-screen indicator on the edge of the screen.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 2-54.
Figure 2-51. SPA Limit Advanced Menu

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Spectrum Analyzer 2-32 Application Options

2-32 Application Options

Key Sequence: Shift > System (8) key > Application Options

Options
Impedance 50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other: Select either 50 ohm, 75 ohm, or
Other impedance value. Selecting 75 ohm selects the 7.5 dB loss of the
Impedance Anritsu 12N50-75B adapter. For other adapters, select Other and enter the
appropriate loss.
50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the previous menu.

Back

Figure 2-52. SPA Application Options

2-33 Other Menus

Preset, File, Mode and System are described in the User Guide.

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Chapter 3 Interference Analyzer
(Option 25)

3-1 Introduction
Many wireless networks operate in complicated signal environments. Three or four base
station antennas may be located on the same tower, and can create interference problems,
which can affect system capacity and coverage.
The Interference Analyzer (option 25) adds five measurement capabilities to the spectrum
analyzer:
Section 3-4 Spectrogram on page 3-2
Section 3-5 Signal Strength on page 3-4
Section 3-6 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) on page 3-5
Section 3-7 Signal ID on page 3-6
Section 3-8 Interference Mapping on page 3-8

The instrument also has a spectrum mode which displays signals in a traditional spectrum
analyzer view.

Set the instrument to Interference Analyzer mode for all the measurements in this
Note
chapter.

3-2 General Measurement Setups

Please refer to your User Guide for selecting the Interference Analysis mode, setting up
frequency, span, amplitude, GPS, limit lines, markers, and file management.

3-3 Spectrum
In Spectrum Analyzer mode, smart one-button measurements are built-in for field strength,
occupied bandwidth, channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, and carrier to interference
ratio (C/I) tests. In addition, AM/FM/SSB demodulation is available to aid in the
identification of interfering signals. This section presents brief examples demonstrating the
use of these measurements.
Press the Measurements main menu key followed by the Spectrum submenu key. Refer to
Field Measurements on page 2-8 for further spectrum measurement procedures.

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3-4 Spectrogram Interference Analyzer (Option 25)

3-4 Spectrogram
A Spectrogram is a three dimensional representation of frequency, time and power useful for
identifying intermittent interference. Color is used to represent power levels.
Required Equipment
An antenna that is appropriate for the frequency range to be measured
Required Setup
Place the instrument in Interference Analyzer mode.
Connect the antenna to the RF In test port.
Procedure
The following procedure demonstrates one example of an Interference Analyzer Spectrogram
setup.
1. For the most effective spectrogram display, press the Amplitude main menu key, press
the Reference Level submenu key and set the reference level such that the largest
signal to be displayed will be near the top of the spectrum analyzer area of the screen.
The reference value required can be determined by observing the color of the highest
signal and changing the reference level to place that value near the top of the spectrum
analyzer area.
2. Press the Scale submenu key and set the scale value to place the lowest signal near the
bottom of the screen. In general, 4 dB/division or 5 dB/division will be good starting
values.
3. Press the BW main menu key and set Auto RBW and Auto VBW On, or set the applicable
RBW and VBW values by pressing the RBW and VBW submenu keys.
4. Press the Measurements main menu key, then the Spectrogram submenu key to display
the spectrogram. Press the Spectrogram key again to open the Spectrogram Menu.
5. Set the time between sweeps by pressing the Sweep Interval submenu key, or set the
total time for a full spectrogram by pressing the Time Span submenu key.
6. To change the time between sweeps, press the Sweep Interval submenu key and use the
rotary knob or keypad to set the time from 0 seconds to 660 seconds. Entering the time
interval value causes the corresponding time span value to be automatically computed.
The time span can be viewed or changed by pressing the Time Span submenu key and
using the rotary knob or keypad to set the span. Changing the time span will
automatically change the sweep interval.

Setting a Sweep Interval value > 0 will change the detection method to Max Hold,
Note so that any event within the time interval will be captured to the screen. This allows
extended measurement times to be set.

7. To set the total time span for a complete display, press the Time Span submenu key and
use the rotary knob or keypad to enter a time between 1 minute and 4,320 minutes
(72 hours). Entering a time span value causes the corresponding sweep interval value
to be automatically computed and shown when the Sweep Interval submenu key is
pressed.
8. The instrument can be set so that spectrogram plots are automatically saved when the
display is full. Press the Record submenu key to toggle saving On or Off.

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-4 Spectrogram

9. The Time Cursor submenu key is used to turn on the horizontal time cursor. Use the
Up/Down arrow key to move the cursor vertically through the spectrogram. The date
and time that the measurement at the cursor position was taken is displayed at the top
of the screen.

When the Time Cursor is activated and is not on the zero trace position, the unit
Note
will automatically stop making measurements.

10. Press the Marker main menu key to place up to six markers on the signal and display
the power and frequency at each marker position.

Screen captured images are provided as examples. The image and measurement
Note details shown on your instrument may differ from the examples in this
Measurement Guide.

Figure 3-1. Interference Analyzer Spectrogram

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3-5 Signal Strength

The Signal Strength meter is useful for tracking down the source of an interfering signal.
This measurement is done at a single frequency in zero span. The power at a frequency
(in dBm and watts) is displayed along with an optional audible indicator. Connect a
directional antenna and the frequency of the audible indicator increases as the measured
signal strength increases. This mode is especially useful when attempting to locate an emitter
using a directional antenna.
For field strength measurements, antenna factors are included. Antenna factors for all
antennas offered by Anritsu are stored in the unit. Custom antenna factors can be created
and uploaded into the instrument using Anritsu Master Software Tools software.
Procedure
The following procedure demonstrates a common Interference Analyzer Signal Strength
setup.
1. Connect the appropriate directional antenna to the RF In port and press the
Measurements main menu key.
2. Press the Signal Strength submenu key to display the Signal Strength Meter. Press the
Signal Strength submenu key again to open the Signal Strength menu.
3. Press the Auto Scale submenu key to automatically scale the display range, or set the
desired maximum and minimum values by pressing the Max Level and Min Level
submenu keys.
4. Press the Speaker On/Off submenu key to turn on the audio output.
5. If necessary, press the Volume submenu key to set the speaker or headphone volume to
a comfortable level. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to adjust the volume.

Figure 3-2. Interference Analyzer Signal Strength

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3-6 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

RSSI is useful for observing signal strength at a single frequency over time.
Procedure
The following procedure demonstrates a common Interference Analyzer RSSI setup. To select
Interference Analyzer mode:
1. Press the Measurements main menu key, then press the RSSI submenu key to bring up
the RSSI display. Press the RSSI key again to open the RSSI menu.
2. Press the Time Interval submenu key to set the time between adjacent measurement
points. This time may be set from 70 ms to 1 minute.
3. Press the Time Span submenu key to set the overall time span for the RSSI
measurement. This time can be set from zero, to give manual control of the time span,
to a maximum of seven days. After the specified time span, the measurement is halted.
Depending upon the time interval selected, the data will scroll to the left once the trace
fills the screen.
4. Press the Auto Scale key to automatically set the reference level and scale factor to place
the trace on the screen.

The Time Span only captures the last display, not the entire time of the Time Span.
Note
Use a longer time interval to extend the effective trace capture time.

5. To store the RSSI data, press the Record On/Off submenu key to turn on data logging.
The data is named Log followed by the time at which the data was stored. Each
screen full of 551 data points will be stored as a separate display, and up to seven days
of data can be saved. The unit saves the data in the saved trace directory and it can be
recalled by selecting recall trace measurement.

Figure 3-3. Interference Analyzer RSSI

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3-7 Signal ID
The Signal ID feature in the Interference Analyzer helps to quickly identify the different
types of interfering signals with a signal to noise ratio of 10 dB or greater. You can configure
the Signal ID measurement parameters to identify all signals within the selected band or
monitor one single interfering frequency. The results displayed include the Center
Frequency, Bandwidth of the signal, the type of the signal (FM, CDMA, GSM, WCDMA,
and WLAN), its closest channel number, the number of carriers, its signal to noise ratio, and
the channel power of the signal. The spectrum of the signal is colored blue to easily review the
scanned signals.
Procedure
The following procedure demonstrates one example of an Interference Analyzer Signal ID
setup.
1. For the most effective signal ID display, press the Amplitude main menu key followed
by pressing the Reference Level submenu key. Set the reference level such that the
largest signal to be displayed will be near the top of the graph area of the screen. The
reference value required can be determined by observing the peak of the highest signal
and changing the reference level to place that value near the top of the graph display.
2. Press the Scale submenu key and set the scale value to place the lowest signal near the
bottom of the screen. In general, 4 dB/division or 5 dB/division will be good starting
values.
3. Press the BW main menu key and set Auto RBW and Auto VBW On, or set the applicable
RBW and VBW values by selecting the RBW and VBW submenu keys.
4. Press the Measurements main menu key
5. Press the Signal ID submenu key to activate the measurement. Press Signal ID again to
list the Signal ID menu and to set up the Signal ID test parameters. Set up these
parameters as desired Scan Type, Scan Freq, Continuous Monitoring, Single Sweep
and Review.
To view the Signal ID data of a single frequency.
1. In the Signal ID menu, press the Scan Type submenu key so that All is selected
(underlined).
2. Press the Single Sweep and Review submenu key. A center frequency and its
accompanying data are highlighted in the table below the graph. In the graph, a dotted
red line marks the center frequency and the band of blue is the associated bandwidth.
Scroll to the desired center frequency in the table and the red dotted line and band of
blue will track accordingly.
3. Press the Scan Type submenu key so that Freq is selected. The center frequency that
was in the table selected is entered as the Scan Freq submenu key frequency
automatically. Now, instead of sweeping across the whole span, the measurement will
only identify the selected frequency and will display its Channel Power as well.

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4. Press the desired sweep mode submenu key, Continuous Monitoring or Single Sweep and
Review.

Figure 3-4. Interference Analyzer Signal ID, All Scan Type

Figure 3-5. Interference Analyzer Signal ID, Freq Scan Type

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3-8 Interference Mapping

Note Interference Mapping requires Option 31, GPS.

Interference Mapping assists in quickly identifying the location of an interfering signal using
a directional antenna and a GeoEmbedded map created using Anritsu Map Master software.
The Map Master program creates special maps compatible with the Anritsu
Site Masters/Spectrum Masters/Cell Masters. The software imports maps from any map
provider and creates files with or without GPS information. The files will have a .map
extension. Anritsu Map Master is shipped with the instrument on a CD and is also available
from the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com).
With a valid GPS signal, the instrument will identify the current location on the displayed
map with a cross. Saved locations are displayed with an orange square. Using a directional
antenna, the direction of the interfering signal can be determined and recorded. With two or
more lines, you can see where the lines intersect and estimate the location of interferer.

Current Location
and Interferer Direction

Location
of Interferer

Previous Saved Locations

and Interferer Direction

Figure 3-6. Interference Mapping

Mapping Interference is a four step process:

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Create a map using Anritsu Map Master.

Load the map and configure the Instrument Settings on page 3-13.
Install a directional antenna on the instrument and track the interfering direction to
Locate the Interfering Signal on page 3-15.
Save the Interference Information on page 3-16.

Anritsu Map Master

Anritsu Map Master allows you to capture maps of any location and create Anritsu Map Files.
These Anritsu Map Files are used for Interference Mapping (Option 25) and Coverage
Mapping (Option 431).
Install the software from the CD that came with the instrument or download and install
Anritsu Map Master from the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com).
Create a Map File with Map Master
Map Master is an program that allows you to create a map from any map provider such as
Google Earth, Map Point, Yahoo Maps, openstreetmap, and others. There are two options for
creating maps using Map Master. Method 1, using a bitmapped image, is describe below.
Method 2, entering an address in Map Master, is described on page 3-11.
Method 1: Open a JPEG, GIF, TIFF, or PNG file and adding GPS data.
1. Capture a bitmapped image of a map from a map provider and save in one of the file
formats mentioned above.
The image size should be close to 666 pixels x 420 pixels (~1.6:1 ratio).
2. Launch the Anritsu Map Master application.
3. In the File pull-down menu, select Open and choose the image file to convert to a map.
4. A dialog box will confirm that the file has been converted to a Anritsu Map Master
(.map) file with the same file name.
5. Answer Yes at the Geo Map? dialog box.
6. From the Edit GPS Info pull-down menu select Set Latitude and Longitude (Figure 3-7).
7. Enter the longitude information in decimal degrees for the West and East Border
8. Enter the latitude information in decimal degrees for the North and South Border.

Figure 3-7. Adding GPS data to the Map.

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9. If you only have GPS information in the Degree-Minute-Second (DMS) format, use the
following relationship to convert to Decimal Degrees (DD):
Minutes Seconds
Degrees + ----------------------- + ------------------------- = DD.dddddd
60 3600

Remember to enter location information for the borders of the map, not your
Note
current location.

10. In the File pull-down menu, select Save or Save As to save the file to a USB flash drive.
The file will be needed in the next section, Instrument Settings on page 3-13.

Note A USB flash drive is required to transfer maps to the instrument.

Figure 3-8 is an example of two overlapping maps from a mapping service with GPS data for
the border of each map.

2 Captured Maps with GPS Data.

37.15616

-121.66114
-121.63788

Map A

37.14624
37.1447

-121.63597
-121.65975 Map B

37.13457

Figure 3-8. Overlapping Captured Maps with Border GPS Data

Note Map Master can open and modify GPS data in existing .map files.

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Method 2: Typing in an address in Map Master and capturing the map with GPS data.
1. Launch the Anritsu Map Master application.
2. Click on the Capture Map pull-down menu then select Google Maps.
3. Enter a street address in the address field.
4. Zoom in or zoom out with the arrow keys, typing in the Zoom box or double-clicking the
left or right mouse button (Figure 3-9).

Figure 3-9. Capturing a Map Using a Street Address

5. Click on the Capture Map button. in the bottom-right corner.

6. In the File pull-down menu, select Save or Save As to save the file to a USB flash drive.
The file will be needed in the next section, Instrument Settings on page 3-13.

Note A USB flash drive is required to transfer maps to the instrument.

7. Select Yes in the Geo Map dialog box to save the file with GPS information.
8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 for any additional maps or zoom levels.
9. The GPS information can be viewed or edited from the Edit GPS Info pull-down menu
(Figure 3-7).
10. Creating and saving .map files of the same address at several zoom levels will be helpful
in the field when your location is off the current view or the vectors cross outside of the
current map displayed on the instrument. Table 3-1 lists the map area at several zoom
levels. Notice from the examples that zooming in a level with Anritsu Map Master
reduces the map dimensions by half while zooming out a level doubles the map
dimensions.

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Table 3-1. Map Coverage at Different Zoom Levels

Zoom Level Map Dimensions Sample Map

15 1 mile x 1.5 miles
(1.5 square miles)

14 2 miles x 3 miles
(6 square miles)

Zoom 15

13 4 miles x 6 miles
(24 square miles)

Zoom 14

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Instrument Settings
Setup
1. Create the appropriate map with Anritsu Map Master. Refer to Anritsu Map Master
on page 3-9.
2. Open up the Interference Analyzer by pressing the Menu key and selecting the
Interference Analyzer icon or press Shift then Mode (9), highlight Interference Analysis
and press Enter.
3. Press the Measurements main menu key then press the Interference Mapping submenu
key twice to display the Interference Mapping menu.
4. Turn on GPS.
a. Press Shift then System (8).
b. Press the GPS submenu key.
c. Connect a GPS antenna to the SMA connector.
d. Turn on GPS. On should be underlined in the GPS submenu key.
e. Press GPS info and verify that the information from three or more satellites is
captured. Press Esc to close the info box.
It may take several minutes for the GPS receiver to track at least three satellites.
When it does the GPS icon at the top of the screen will turn green. Refer to the
User Guide for your instrument for additional information about GPS.

Recall a Map
The instrument allows you to recall a .map file (created with Anritsu Map Master). With a
valid GPS signal the current location will be displayed on the map or an arrow will show the
direction of the current location if it is outside the map coverage area.
Connect the USB flash drive that has the map file or files created in Anritsu Map Master
on page 3-9 to the instrument.
1. Press the IA Mapping main menu key at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press the Save/Recall Points/Map submenu key.
3. Press Recall a Map and select the appropriate map from the USB flash drive.
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to the desired map and press Enter to select.
5. The new map file will be displayed and the current location (if within the
GPS boundaries of the displayed map) is shown as a cross.
6. If the current location is outside the map boundaries, a dark red arrow will indicate the
direction of the current location in relation to the displayed map.

If you do not see the USB drive in the Recall menu:

Note 1. Press the Refresh Directories key.

2. If the drive is still not visible, remove and then reconnect the USB flash drive.
3. Reformat the USB flash drive and copy the map files to the reformatted drive.

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Recall the Default Grid

With a valid GPS signal, the instrument is able to make interference mapping measurements
even when an Anritsu Map Master file of the current location is not available. Location,
signal strength, and bearing information will be saved in a (.kml) file. Details of each time the
Current Point Location & Direction submenu key was pressed can be viewed at a later time on
the instrument or in Google Earth. Refer to Mapping Save/Recall Menu on page 3-46 for
additional information on recalling saved maps and .kml data.

When using the default grid the coverage area for Interference Mapping is fixed at
10 miles by 10 miles. The location will be centered on the default map. If you go to
Note the east by 15 miles, then there will be an arrow indicating where you went off the
map. You can at this point load a new Default Grid and the current location will be
at the center of the display.

1. Press the IA Mapping main menu key at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press the Save/Recall Points/Map submenu key.
3. Press the Recall Default Grid submenu key.

Figure 3-10. Locating an Interfering Signal with the Default Grid

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Locate the Interfering Signal

Once you have the GPS signal, directional antenna, and the GeoEmbedded map or the default
grid map loaded on instrument, you can start locating interfering signals. The cross shows
the current location on the screen.
1. Press the Measurements main menu key then the Spectrum submenu key.
2. Press the Freq main menu key and enter the frequency of the interfering signal using
the Center Freq submenu key.
3. Connect the directional antenna to the RF In port.
4. Press the Measurements main menu key then the Interference Mapping submenu key.
5. Press the Interference Mapping submenu key again to open the Interference Mapping
menu. Use the directional antenna to locate the bearing of the strongest signal. Rotate
the knob until the red line on the display is aligned with the direction of the interfering
signal. Press the Save Current Point Location & Direction submenu key to save the
location and direction.
6. Move to the next location and repeat step 5. You now have two lines on the screen and
an idea of where the interfering signal is located.
7. An arrow is shown when your current location is outside the map (Figure 3-11).

Figure 3-11. Arrow Indicating Current Location is Off the Map

A compass may be helpful to determine the bearing of the strongest Antenna

signal. Use the rotary knob on the instrument to match the direction (shown at the
Note bottom of the display) of the vector on the screen to the compass bearing of the
strongest signal before pressing the Save Current Point Location & Direction
submenu key.

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Save the Interference Information

There are three save options in Interference Mapping: Save KML Points, on page 3-17 or
Save JPG on page 3-17.

Save KML Points

Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save KML Points. At the Save menu, press Enter.
The following information is saved for the points and vectors currently displayed on the
screen:
Signal strength (dBm)
Bearing
Setup (frequency, RBW, VBW, and detection type)
Current location
The .kml file can be opened and viewed with Google Earth (http://earth.google.com/) and also
recalled and viewed on the Instrument. Refer to Mapping Save/Recall Menu on page 3-46
for additional information.

Figure 3-12. Interference Mapping KML File in Google Earth

All files will be stored in the default save location. To change the default location,
Press Shift then File (7) to enter File menu. Press Save then press Change Save
Note Location. Create a new folder or use the rotary knob or Up/Down arrows to
highlight the desired location then press Set Location to make this the new default
location for saving files.

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Installing Google Earth

1. Go to the web site: http://earth.google.com/.
2. Click Download Google Earth and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. After download, install Google Earth on your computer.
Note 4. Double-click on the saved .kml file to view the measurements Google Earth.
After Google Earth is opened, user instructions and several types of help are
available from the Help pull-down menu.
Saved .kml files can not be viewed directly from the instrument using
Google Earth, the files need to be first copied to a USB memory stick.

Save Tab Delimited Points

Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save Tab Delimited Points. At the Save menu, press Enter.
A tab delimited text file (.mtd) will be saved to the current location for the points and vectors
currently displayed on the screen.

Save JPG
Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save Jpg. At the Save menu, press Enter. A .jpg file of the
current screen will be saved.

Figure 3-13. Interference Mapping Saved as a .jpg File

Note The point and vector data can be saved in multiple formats.

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3-9 Interference Analyzer (IA) Menus

Figure 3-14 though Figure 3-20 show the map of the Interference Analyzer menus. The
following sections describe IA main menus and associated submenus. The submenus are
listed in the order they appear on the display from top to bottom under each main menu.

Frequency Offset
Firmware Update

Freq 1/2 Frequency Amplitude BW Measurements Marker (1/2)

Offset Center Freq Center Freq Reference Level RBW Marker

Spectrum
1.951 250 GHz 1.931 250 GHz 10 dBm 3 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6

Offset Start Freq Start Freq Scale Auto RBW On

Spectrogram
1.950 611 500 GHz 1.930 611 500 GHz 10 dB/div On Off Off

Offset Stop Freq Stop Freq Auto Atten VBW Delta

Signal Strength
1.951 666 500 GHz 1.931 666 500 GHz On Off 1 MHz On Off

Atten Lvl Auto VBW

Span Span A RSSI Peak Search
30.0 dB On Off

Signal Freq Step RL Offset VBW/Average Type Marker Freq

Signal ID to
Standard 1.000 MHz 0.0 dB Ext Gain (Loss) Linear Log Center

Channel Signal RBW/VBW Interference Marker

Units B to
-- Standard 3 Mapping Ref Lvl

Channel Pre Amp Span/RBW More

See the next Peak D
25 On Off 100 two figures for Options
submenus.
Step Size & Channel Increment
Detection C More E
Offset 1

Freq 2/2
Span Units Detection Marker & Peak Marker (2/2)
A B C D E
Freq Step
Span Marker Noise
dBm Peak Peak Search
1.000 MHz
1.000 MHz On Off

Channel Increment
Span Up Next Peak Market Table
dBV RMS/Avg
1
1-2-5 Left On Large Off

Freq Offset
Span Down Next Peak All Markers
dBmV Negative
200.000 MHz
1-2-5 Right Off

Offset Step Size

Delta Marker Counter Marker
Full Span dBuV Sample to
1 Hz
Span On Off

Marker Freq Set Marker

Zero Span Volt Quasi-peak to to
Center Channel

Marker Marker Style

Back
Last Span Watt to
Ref Lvl Fixed Tracking

Peak Threshold Marker 1 Reference

Back
10.00% On Off

Back Back Back Back

Figure 3-14. Main Menu Keys

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Measurements

Spectrum Measure F Strength OCC BW Channel Pwr ACPR

F G H
Field On On On On

Spectrogram L Strength Off Off Off Off

Method Center Freq Main Ch BW

OCC BW F Antenna
Signal Strength M % Int Pwr > dBc 1.939 900 GHz 8.320 MHz

Channel % Ch Pwr Width Adj Ch BW

G
RSSI N Power 99.00 % 24.960 MHz 8.320 MHz

dBc Span Ch Spacing

ACPR H Back
Signal ID O 3 24.960 MHz 8.320 MHz

AM/FM Span
Interference I
P Demod 24.960 MHz
Mapping

C/I J Back Back

Measurement Off Back

More K

AM/FM Demod C/I Measure 2/2 Emission Mask

I J K
On On Emission Mask

Off Off On Off

Center Freq Recall Limit

Demod Type Demod Type Emission Mask as
1.939 900 GHz Emission Mask
FM Wide
Demod Freq Span Ref Power
Band
10.350 MHz 24.960 MHz Peak Channel
FM Narrow
Demod Time Carrier Channel Width
Band Signal C/I Signal Type Measurement Off
3s Type 10.350 MHz

Set Demod Freq AM Min Sweep Time NB FHSS

to Current Back
Marker Freq 50Ms

Beat Freq Osc USB WB FHSS Peak Markers

0 Hz On Off

LSB Broadband
Volume Back Back

Back

Back Back

Figure 3-15. Measurements Menu Keys (1 of 2)

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Measurements Spectrogram Signal Strength

L M
Sweep Interval
Spectrum Auto Scale
Auto

Time Span Max Level

Spectrogram L
Auto 0.0 dBm

Record Min Level

Signal Strength M
On Off 10.0 dBm

Time Cursor Speaker

RSSI N
0 On Off

Reset/
Signal ID O Restart Volume
Measurement

Interference Field
P F Strength
Mapping Strength
On

Back Off

Antenna
Back

Back

RSSI Signal ID Interference Mapping

N O P
Time Interval Scan Type Save Current Point

70 ms All Freq Location & Direction

Time Span Scan Freq Save/Recall

Mapping Save/Recall
0Ms 3.550 GHz Points/Map
Save
Continous Delete KML
Auto Scale Last Points
Monitoring Saved Point
Save
Record Single Delete Tab Delimited
Sweep and ALL Points
On Off Review Points
Save
Reset/ Trigger Speaker
Restart JPG
Measurement Sweep On Off

Recall a Map
Volume

Recall KML
Reset Points
Back Back Max/Min Only
Hold
Recall KML
Points
Back With Map

Recall
Default
Grid

Back

Figure 3-16. Measurements Menu Keys (2 of 2)

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Sweep

Sweep

Single Continuous

Sweep Once

Sweep 10
Not all instrument
Averages models support
this feature

Displays Sweep Mode Sweep Mode

in Zero Span

Zero Span Time Sweep Time Fast

Displays
in Zero Span
100 Ms 100 ms

Auto Sweep Time Performance

On Off

Triggering only No FFT

functional in Triggering Triggering
Zero Span

Option 90 Gated Sweep Source Trigger Source

Only Gated Sweep
Setup Free
Gated Sweep Delay
Run Show Help
On Off -1.0 %

Gate Source Level External(TTL)

Back
External N/A

Gate Polarity Slope Video

Rising Falling Rising Falling

Gate Delay Hysteresis

60 Ms Gate View Settings N/A

Gate Length Zero Span RBW Holdoff Back

25 Ms 100 kHz N/A

Gate View Zero Span VBW

Force Trigger Once
Settings 30 kHz

Zero Span Time

Back
500 Ms

Back

Back

Figure 3-17. Sweep Submenu Keys

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Trace Trace A Ops Trace B Ops Trace C Ops Trace Info

P Q R
Trace Display
Normal -> A A -> B A -> C
A B C Trace A Only

View Display
Max Hold -> A B <-> C B <-> C
Blank Trace B Only

Write Display
Min Hold -> A Max Hold -> B Max Hold -> C
Hold Trace C Only

Trace A Display
Average -> A Min Hold -> B Min Hold -> C
Operations All Traces

Trace B # of Averages Top

P A-B -> C of
Operations 10 List

Trace C Page
Q Back B-A -> C
Operations Up

Reset Relative Ref Page

Back
Trace 10.0 dB Down

Relative Scale Bottom

Trace Info R of
10 dB/div List

Figure 3-18. Trace Submenu Keys

Limit Edit Limit Move Limit Envelope Limit Advanced

S T U
Limit Frequency Move Limit Limit Line Type
to Current Create Envelope
Upper Lower 1.964 718 182 GHz Center Freq Absolute Relative

On Amplitude Move Limit Update Limit Mirror

U/D
Off -75.0 dBm 0.0 dB Envelope Amplitude On Off

Add Move Limit Upper Points Save

Limit Edit L/R
Point 0 Hz 21 Limit

Add Move Limit Upper Offset Recall

Limit Move S
Vertical to Marker 1 3.0 dB Limit

Delete Offset from Marker 1 Upper Shape

Limit Envelope T
Point 10.0 dB Square Slope

Next
Limit Advanced U Point Back
Left

Limit Alarm Next

Point Back Back
On Off Right

Set Default Limit Back

Figure 3-19. Limit Submenu Keys

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Options

Impedance

50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other

Back

Figure 3-20. System Menu, Application Options Submenu Keys

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3-10 Freq (Frequency) Menu

Key Sequence: Freq
The tuning frequency range can be entered in several different ways depending upon what
makes the most sense for the user or for the application. The center frequency and span can
be specified, the start and stop frequencies can be entered, or a signal standard and channel
number can be selected from the built-in list.

Refer to Frequency Menu with Offset Function on page 3-26 if your instrument
Note
firmware supports frequency offset (bottom submenu is Step Size & Offset).

Frequency
Center Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Center Freq
submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
Center Freq keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the keypad, the
1.931 250 GHz
submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press the
appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
Start Freq MHz submenu key.

1.930 611 500 GHz

Note: When using the up and down arrows, the frequency moves in steps
defined by the value entered using the Freq Step submenu key. When using
Stop Freq the left or right arrow keys, the frequency of the active parameter moves by
10% of the current frequency span. If the instrument is in zero span, the left
1.931 666 500 GHz
and right arrows do nothing. Turning the rotary knob changes the active
frequency parameter in increments of one display point for each click of the
Span knob. There are 551 display points across the screen.
Start Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Start Freq
Freq Step submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
keys, or the rotary knob. If a start frequency higher than the current stop
1.000 MHz frequency is entered, the stop frequency will be changed to yield a
10 Hz span.
Signal
Stop Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Stop Freq
Standard
submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the keypad, the arrow
Channel
keys, or the rotary knob. If a stop frequency lower than the current start
frequency is entered, the start frequency will be changed to yield a
25, 0.0 kHz 10 Hz span.
Channel Increment Span: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Span submenu key
and enter the desired span. The Span menu is used to set the frequency
1 range over which the instrument will sweep. The span can be set from 10 Hz
to the maximum frequency range the product will support. See the product
specifications for the maximum frequency. Span can also be set to zero
span.
The submenu key shows the current value for span in units of GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz. When the Span button is pressed, span becomes the active
parameter and may be changed. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys,
or the rotary knob to increase or decrease the span frequency. If the span is
changed using the arrow keys, the span changes in 1-2-5 steps for each key
press. See Span Menu on page 3-29.
Figure 3-21. IA Frequency Menu (1 of 2)

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Freq (Frequency) Menu (Continued)

Freq Step: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Freq Step
Frequency
submenu key to enter the desired frequency step size. The frequency step
Center Freq specifies the amount by which a frequency will change when the Up/Down
arrow keys are pressed. The center frequency, start frequency, and stop
1.931 250 GHz
frequency values can be changed using Freq Step. The active parameter will
Start Freq be changed by the frequency step when the Up/Down arrow keys are
pressed. The frequency step size can be any value from 1 Hz to upper limit
1.930 611 500 GHz of the instrument with a resolution of 1 Hz. The frequency step value can be
used to change start frequency, stop frequency, center frequency, and the
Stop Freq
frequency step size.
1.931 666 500 GHz Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Frequency Step size.
Signal Standard: Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to
Span highlight a signal standard and press Enter to select.
When a signal standard is selected, the center frequency and span for the
Freq Step first channel of the last segment of the particular standard is automatically
tuned. Other settings, such as channel spacing and integration bandwidth,
1.000 MHz
are also automatically entered.
Signal Channel #: Use the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to
select a channel number for the selected signal standard. The center of the
Standard
channel is tuned to the center of the spectrum analyzer display. The
Channel frequency value is the amount by which the center frequency differs from the
center of the channel.
25, 0.0 kHz
Channel Increment: Sets the increment value for the Channel # submenu
Channel Increment key.
1

Figure 3-22. IA Frequency Menu (2 of 2)

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3-11 Frequency Menu with Offset Function

Key Sequence: Freq
The tuning frequency range can be entered in several different ways depending upon what
makes the most sense for the user or for the application. The center frequency and span can
be specified, the start and stop frequencies can be entered, or a signal standard and channel
number can be selected from the built-in list. A user defined frequency offset can be entered
to adjust the frequency displayed on the instrument from the actual swept frequency. When
enabled Offset will be displayed at the bottom of the screen (Figure 3-25) and the Center Freq,
Start Freq, and Stop Freq keys will indicate that a frequency offset has been turned on.
Set the Freq Offset to 0 Hz to remove the frequency offset.

The Freq Offset will affect the displayed values of Frequencies, Markers and
Note
Limits. The currently frequency offset value is displayed in the Freq 2/2 Menu.

Freq 1/2
(Offset) Center Freq : Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
(Offset) Center Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
(Offset) Center Freq keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the
keypad, the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press
1.930 500 GHz
the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
(Offset) Start Freq MHz submenu key.

1.830 500 GHz

(Offset) Start Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
(Offset) Start Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
(Offset) Stop Freq keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If a start frequency higher than
the current stop frequency is entered, the stop frequency will be changed to
2.030 500 GHz
yield a 10 Hz span.
(Offset) Stop Freq: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the
Span
(Offset) Stop Freq submenu key and enter the desired frequency using the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If a stop frequency lower than the
Signal current start frequency is entered, the start frequency will be changed to
yield a 10 Hz span.
Standard
Span: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Span submenu key
Channel and enter the desired span. See Span Menu on page 3-29.

--
Signal Standard: Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to
highlight a signal standard and press Enter to select.
When a signal standard is selected, the center frequency and span for the
first channel of the last segment of the particular standard is automatically
tuned. Other settings, such as channel spacing and integration bandwidth,
Step Size & are also automatically entered.
Offset Channel #: Use the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to
select a channel number for the selected signal standard. The center of the
channel is tuned to the center of the spectrum analyzer display. The
frequency value is the amount by which the center frequency differs from the
center of the channel.
Step Size & Offset: Opens the Freq 2/2 Menu on page 3-27.
Figure 3-23. IA Freq 1/2 with Offset Function Menu

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Freq 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Freq > Step Size & Offset

Freq Step: Press the Freq main menu key followed by the Freq Step
Freq 2/2
submenu key to enter the desired frequency step size. The frequency step
Freq Step specifies the amount by which a frequency will change when the Up/Down
arrow keys are pressed. The center frequency, start frequency, and stop
1.000 MHz
frequency values can be changed using Freq Step. The active parameter will
Channel Increment be changed by the frequency step when the Up/Down arrow keys are
pressed. The frequency step size can be any value from 1 Hz to upper limit
1 of the instrument with a resolution of 1 Hz. The frequency step value can be
used to change start frequency, stop frequency, center frequency, and the
Freq Offset
frequency step size.
200.000 MHz Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Frequency Step size.
Offset Step Size Channel Increment: Sets the increment value for the Channel # submenu
key.
1 Hz
Freq Offset: Enter the desired offset (positive or negative) using the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency using the
keypad, the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press
the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect as the
MHz submenu key.
Back
Offset Step Size: Enter the desired frequency offset step size. The offset
frequency step specifies the amount by which the offset frequency will
change when the Up/Down arrow keys are pressed.
Use the keypad or the rotary knob to change the Offset Step Size.
Back: Returns to the Frequency Menu with Offset Function on page 3-26.
Figure 3-24. SPA Freq 2/2 Menu Offset Function

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Example of Frequency Offset Using the Same Source Signal

No Offset

+200 MHz Frequency Offset

(Freq > Step Size & Offset > Freq Offset)

Figure 3-25. 200 MHz Frequency Offset Example

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Span Menu
Press the Span submenu key to access the Span menu. The Span menu is used to set the
frequency range over which the instrument will sweep. The span can be set from 10 Hz to
maximum frequency of the unit. The Span can also be set to zero span.
Key Sequence: Freq > Span

Span
Span: This submenu key shows the current value for span in units of GHz,
MHz, kHz, or Hz. When the Span button is pressed, span becomes the
Span active parameter and may be changed. Use the keypad, the directional
arrow keys, or the rotary knob to increase or decrease the span frequency.
1.000 MHz
If the span is changed by using the up and down arrow keys, the span
Span Up changes by the value of the Frequency Step entered in the
Freq (Frequency) Menu on page 3-24.
1-2-5
Span Up 1-2-5: This is a convenient way to quickly arrive at a wider span
Span Down value. The first time the submenu key is pressed, the span value increases
to the nearest even value that starts with 1, 2, or 5. For example if the span is
1-2-5
1.8 MHz, pressing the submenu key for the first time changes the span to
2.0 MHz, the next press takes the value to 5.0 MHz and so on.
Full Span Span Down 1-2-5: This is a convenient way to narrow the frequency span.
The first time the submenu key is pressed, the span value decreases to the
nearest even value that starts with 1, 2, or 5. For example if the span is
Zero Span 1.8 MHz, pressing the submenu key for the first time changes the span to
1.0 MHz, the next press takes the value to 500 kHz, then 200 kHz and so on.
Full Span: Pressing this button sets the span to cover the entire frequency
Last Span range of the unit.
Zero Span: This submenu key sets zero span. In this mode the display
shows amplitude changes at a single frequency. This function is frequently
used to allow the easy monitoring of power variations over time. For
example, if information about the amplitude of an 802.11a access point
signal is needed, the access point frequency would be set as the center
Back frequency, resolution bandwidth would be set to a value wide enough to
encompass as much of the signal as possible and the tester would walk
around the access point usable area while the instrument records the
amplitude using slow sweep.
Last Span: This submenu key returns the span to the most recent span
value immediately before a change was made.
Back: Returns to the previous menu
Figure 3-26. IA Span Menu

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3-12 Amplitude Menu

Key Sequence: Amplitude

Amplitude
Reference Level: The reference level is the top graticule line on the display,
and valid reference levels can be set from +30 dBm to 150 dBm. A value
Reference Level may be entered from the key pad, using the key as the minus sign. After
entering the value press the dBm submenu key or the Enter key. The
10 dBm
Up/Down arrow keys change the reference level in 10 dB steps, and the
Scale Left/Right arrow keys change the value by 1 dB. The rotary knob changes
the value by 0.1 dB per click. The reference level value may be modified by
10 dB/div the reference level offset value to compensate for an external attenuator.
Auto Atten Scale: The scale can be set in 1 dB steps from 1 dB per division to 15 dB
per division. The value can be changed using the keypad, the rotary knob or
On Off
the arrow keys.
Atten Lvl Auto Atten On/Off: Input attenuation can be either tied to the reference
level (On) or manually selected (Off). When input attenuation is tied to the
30.0 dB
reference level, attenuation is increased as higher reference levels are
RL Offset selected to make sure the instrument input circuits are not saturated by large
signals that are likely to be present when high reference levels are required.
0.0 dB Ext Gain (Loss)
Atten Lvl: Press this submenu key and use the keypad, the rotary knob or
the arrow keys to change the attenuation value.
Units
RL Offset xx dB Ext Gain/Loss: RL Offset compensates for the presence
of external input attenuation or gain. Enter a positive value to compensate
Pre Amp for gain or loss and then press the appropriate submenu key (dB External
Gain or dB External Loss). The new RL Offset value will be displayed on the
On Off
button.
Units: Select the display units from this submenu key:
Detection
dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBV, Volt, or Watt
Press the Back submenu key to return to the Amplitude menu.
Pre Amp On/Off: This submenu key turns the low-noise front-end
preamplifier on or off. To assure accurate measurement results, the largest
signal into the instrument input when the preamplifier is turned on should be
< 40 dBm.
Detection: Several detection methods tailor the performance of the
instrument to meet specific measurement requirements. In general, there are
more measurement points across the screen than display points. The
various detection methods are different ways of dealing with selecting which
measurement point will be shown at each display point. Opens the
Detection Menu on page 3-31.
Figure 3-27. IA Amplitude Menu

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Detection Menu
Key Sequence: Amplitude > Detection

Peak: This method causes the largest measurement point to be shown for
Detection
each display point, assuring that a narrow peak is not missed.

Peak RMS/Avg: In the Preset case, when the VBW/Average Type is set to Linear,
this method detects the average power of sample points that go into the
display point. In the case where VBW/Average Type is set to Log, the
traditional average of log(power) is displayed for the detector, as well as for
RMS/Avg
VBW and trace average.
Negative: This method causes the smallest measurement point to be
shown for each display point. Typically this mode is used to help detect small
Negative
discrete signals in the presence of nearly equal values of noise. The display
points that contain only noise will tend to show lower amplitudes than those
that contain discrete signals.
Sample
Sample: This is the fastest detection method because for each display
point, only one frequency point is measured. Use this method when speed is
of paramount importance and the possibility of missing a narrow peak is not
Quasi-peak
important.
Quasi-peak: When this selection is made resolution bandwidths and video
bandwidths of 200 Hz, 9 kHz and 120 kHz are available. This detection
method is designed to meet CISPR requirements.
Back: Returns to the Amplitude Menu on page 3-30.
Back

Figure 3-28. IA Detection Menu

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3-13 BW (Bandwidth) Menu

Key Sequence: BW

BW
RBW: The current resolution bandwidth value is displayed in this submenu
key. The RBW can be changed using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the
RBW rotary knob. The range is 10 Hz to 10 MHz in a 1-3 sequence, from 10 Hz to
30 Hz to 100 Hz, and so on.
3 MHz
Note: Confirm Quasi-peak is not activated in the Detection menu before
Auto RBW
setting RBW.
On Off Auto RBW On/Off: When Auto RBW is On, the instrument selects the
resolution bandwidth based on the current span width. The ratio of span
VBW
width to RBW can be specified using the Span/RBW submenu key.
1 MHz VBW: The current video bandwidth value is displayed in this submenu key.
The VBW can be changed using the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary
Auto VBW
knob. The range is 1 Hz to 10 MHz in a 1-3 sequence.
On Off
Auto VBW On/Off: When Auto VBW is On, the instrument selects the video
VBW/Average Type
bandwidth based on the resolution bandwidth. The ratio of video bandwidth
to resolution bandwidth can be set using the RBW/VBW submenu key.
Linear Log
VBW/Average Type: Toggles between Linear averaging (arithmetic mean)
RBW/VBW and Logarithmic averaging (geometric mean).
RBW/VBW: This submenu key displays the ratio between resolution
3
bandwidth and video bandwidth. To change the ratio, press this submenu
Span/RBW key and use the keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to select a new
ratio. The default ratio is 3. When the quasi-peak detector is selected the
100 RBW/VBW ratio is changed to 1.
Span/RBW: This submenu key displays the ratio between the span width
and the resolution bandwidth. The default value is 100, meaning that the
span width is approximately 100 times the resolution bandwidth. The value is
approximate because resolution bandwidth filters come in discrete steps
while span width can be set to any value up to the limit of the instrument.
To change the ratio, press this submenu key and use the keypad, the arrow
keys, or the rotary knob to select a new ratio.
Figure 3-29. IA Bandwidth Menu

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3-14 Measurements Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements

Note The red circle on the submenu key indicates the currently active measurement.

Spectrum: Pressing the Spectrum submenu key sets the instrument to a

Measurements
traditional spectrum analyzer display. When Spectrum is active, pressing the
Spectrum submenu key opens a menu for Spectrum Analyzer
Spectrum measurements. See the Measure Menu on page 3-34.
Spectrogram: Pressing the Spectrogram submenu key sets the instrument
to display a spectrogram. When Spectrogram is active, pressing the
Spectrogram
Spectrogram submenu key opens the Spectogram Menu on page 3-41.
Signal Strength: Pressing the Signal Strength submenu key sets the
instrument to display signal strength. When Signal Strength is active,
Signal Strength
pressing the Signal Strength submenu key opens the Signal Strength Menu
on page 3-42.

RSSI
RSSI: Pressing the RSSI submenu key sets the instrument to display RSSI
(Received Signal Strength Indicator). When RSSI is active, pressing the
RSSI submenu key opens the RSSI Menu on page 3-43.

Signal ID Signal ID: Pressing the Signal ID submenu key opens the Signal ID Menu
on page 3-44.

Interference
Interference Mapping: Pressing the Signal ID submenu key opens the
Interference Mapping Menu on page 3-45.
Mapping

Figure 3-30. IA Measurement Menu

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Measure Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum

Field Strength: This measurement allows the use of an antenna with

Measure
known gain characteristics and measures the field strength over the
Field frequency range of the antenna in units of dBm/m2, dBV/m, dBmV/m,
dBV/m, Volt/m or watts/m2. Opens the Field Strength Menu on page 3-35.
Strength
OCC BW: Opens the OCC BW Menu on page 3-35. Select either % or
dBc method of occupied bandwidth measurement.
OCC BW
Channel Power: Activates the Channel Power measurement function.
Opens the Channel Power Menu on page 3-36.
Channel
ACPR: Accesses a menu of Adjacent Channel Power Ratio measurement
Power options. See the ACPR Menu on page 3-37.
AM/FM Demod: The user can select AM, Narrow Band FM (300 s
ACPR de-emphasis), Wide Band FM (50 s de-emphasis), Upper Sideband or
Lower Sideband. See the AM/FM Demod Menu on page 3-38.
AM/FM C/I: The Carrier to Interference ratio is a two-step measurement sequence
that first measures the amplitude of a carrier, then, with the carrier turned off,
Demod
measures the amplitude of all other interfering signals within the channel
bandwidth. See the C/I Menu on page 3-39.
C/I Measurement Off: Turns the measurement off.
More: Opens the Measure 2/2 Menu on page 3-40.

Measurement Off

More

Figure 3-31. IA Spectrum Menu

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Field Strength Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > Field Strength

F Strength
On/Off: Turns field strength measurements on or off.

On
Antenna: This submenu key brings up a dialog box that lists all the
antennas for which the instrument has data, including both standard
Off antennas and custom antennas that have been added using Master
Software Tools. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob to select the
desired antenna and press Enter.
Antenna
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.

Back

Figure 3-32. IA Field Strength Menu

OCC BW Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > OCC BW

OCC BW
On/Off: This submenu key turns the Occupied Bandwidth on or off.

On
Method: Select either the % of Power (default) or dB Down measurement
method as displayed in the message area.
Off
% Int Pwr: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary
Method knob to enter the percent of power, from 0% to 99%.
> dBc: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
% Int Pwr > dBc
to enter the dBc value (0 dBc to 100 dBc).
%
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.
99.00 %

dBc

Back

Figure 3-33. IA OCC BW Menu

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Channel Power Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > Channel Power

Channel Pwr
On/Off: Begins or ends the channel power measurement. When the
measurement is on, Ch Pwr will appear below the display. The detection
On method will automatically be changed to RMS Average when the
measurement is started. The detection method can be modified by pressing
Off
the Shift and the Sweep keys and pressing the Detection submenu key.
Center Freq Center Freq: Activates the center frequency function, and sets the center
1.939 900 GHz
frequency of the instrument for the channel power measurement. Use the
keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the center
Ch Pwr Width frequency. The Up/Down arrows change the frequency by the frequency
step size entered in the Freq (Frequency) Menu. The Left/Right arrows
24.960 MHz
change the frequency by 10% of the span.
Span Ch Pwr Width: Sets the width for the channel power. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the channel power width.
24.960 MHz
The Up/Down arrow keys change the Channel Power Width by the
frequency step value. The Left/Right arrow keys change the value by 10%
of the span.
Span: Sets the span for channel power measurement. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the span.
Back
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.

Figure 3-34. IA Channel Power Menu

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ACPR Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > ACPR

ACPR
On/Off: Begins or ends the ACPR measurement.

On
Main Ch BW: Sets the bandwidth of the main channel for ACPR
measurement. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
Off to enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input. Changing this value
Main Ch BW
automatically changes the adjacent channel bandwidth and channel
8.320 MHz
spacing.
Adj Ch BW: Sets the bandwidth of the adjacent channels for ACPR
Adj Ch BW
measurement. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
8.320 MHz to enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input.
Ch Spacing
Ch Spacing: Sets the channel spacing between the main and adjacent
8.320 MHz channels. Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
enter a specific frequency. When using the keypad, press the GHz, MHz,
Span kHz, or Hz submenu key to accept the frequency input. This value must be
greater than or equal to half of the main channel bandwidth, plus half of the
24.960 MHz
adjacent channel bandwidth. The Up/Down arrows change the frequency by
the frequency step size entered in the Freq (Frequency) Menu. The
Left/Right arrow keys change the value by 10% of the span.
Span: Sets the span for ACPR measurement. Use the keypad, the
directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to enter the span.
Back
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.

Figure 3-35. IA ACPR Menu

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AM/FM Demod Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > AM/FM Demod

AM/FM Demod
On/Off: Turns AM/FM Demodulation on or off.

On
Demod Type: Provides submenu keys to select the type of signal to be
demodulated:
Off
FM Wide Band
FM Narrow Band
Demod Type AM
USB
LSB
Demod Freq
Demod Freq: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob
10.350 MHz to enter the center frequency of the signal to be demodulated. This
frequency does not have to be within the current frequency sweep range to
Demod Time
which the instrument is set.
3s Demod Time: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary
Set Demod Freq
knob to increase or decrease the demodulation time, and press the Enter
to Current key to select. The demodulation time can be set from 100 milliseconds to
Marker Freq 200 seconds. The instrument sweeps one time for every demodulation
period. Sweeping pauses during the demodulation time.
Beat Freq Osc
Set Demod Freq to Current Marker Freq: Sets the demodulation
0 Hz frequency to the frequency of the current marker.
Beat Freq Osc: Sets the beat frequency of the oscillator to exactly set the
Volume demodulation frequency of USB and LSB signals. Displayed when USB or
LSB is selected as the Demod Type.
Volume: The current volume setting is displayed on the screen. Use the
Back Up/Down arrow keys or rotary knob to change the volume, and press the
Enter key to select.
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.
Figure 3-36. IA AM/FM Demod Menu

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C/I Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > C/I

On/Off: Starts and stops the carrier to interference measurement.

C/I
Center Freq: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary
On
knob to enter the center frequency.
Off Span: Use the keypad, the directional arrow keys, or the rotary knob to
Center Freq
enter the frequency span.
Carrier Signal Type: Opens a menu to select the carrier signal type.
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NB FHSS: Narrow Band Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum.
Span Use this setting when the signal being measured is 802.11b.
24.960 MHz WB FHSS: Wide Band Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum. Use
this setting when the signal being measured is 802.11a or
Carrier 802.11g.
Signal
Type Broadband: Use this setting when the signal being measured is a
digital modulation format such as CDMA and GSM.
Min Sweep Time
Back: Returns to C/I menu.
50Ms
Min Sweep Time: Set the minimum sweep time for the measurement
from 10 s to 600 seconds.
Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.

Back

C/I Signal Type

NB FHSS

WB FHSS

Broadband

Back

Figure 3-37. IA C/I Menu

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Measure 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrum > More

Emission Mask: This submenu controls the setup and display of the
Measure 2/2
emission mask. The spectrum emission mask measurement includes the
in-band and out-of-band emissions.
Emission Mask On/Off: Turns On/Off the Emission Mask graph
Emission Mask and table display.
Recall Limit as Emission Mask: Opens a folder of limit lines to
select a limit line for use as the Emission Mask.
Ref Power Peak/Channel: Press to display the Reference Power
as Peak or Channel. When Channel is selected, the Reference
Power value is the integral of the individual peaks within the
Measurement Off channel.
Channel Width: Channel Width is set within the Signal Standard.
Use this button to adjust the width as desired.
Back
Peak Marker On/Off: Turning on this feature displays a peak
marker within an Emission Mask segment. For example, if the
Emission Mask had seven segments then there would be seven
Emission Mask
peak markers. Passing markers are light blue in color while peak
markers that exceed the mask limit turn red.
Emission Mask
Back: Returns to the Measure 2/2 menu.
On Off
Measurement Off: Turns the measurement off.
Recall Limit Back: Returns to the Measure Menu on page 3-34.
as
Emission Mask

Ref Power

Peak Channel

Channel Width

10.350 MHz

Peak Markers

On Off

Back

Figure 3-38. IA Measure 2/2 Menu

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Spectogram Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Spectrogram

Sweep Interval: Press the Sweep Interval submenu key and use the rotary
Spectrogram
knob or keypad to set the time from 0 seconds to 60 seconds.
Sweep Interval
Time Span: To set the total time span for a display, press the Time Span
Auto submenu key and use the rotary knob or keypad to enter a time between 1
minute and 4320 minutes (72 hours). When the time span is reached, the
Time Span measurement stops. When set to zero (Auto) time span, the measurement
Auto
runs continuously. Entering a time span value causes the corresponding
sweep interval value to be automatically computed and shown when the
Record Sweep Interval submenu key is pressed.

On Off
Record: When the Time Span is set to an interval other than Auto, the
spectrogram plots will be automatically saved when the waterfall display is
Time Cursor full by pressing the Record submenu key.
0 Time Cursor: The Time Cursor is used to view the spectrum at any spot in
the spectrogram display. Press the Time Cursor submenu key to turn on the
Reset/ horizontal time cursor. Use the Up/Down arrow key to move the cursor
Restart
vertically through the spectrogram. The date and time that the measurement
Measurement
at the cursor position was taken is displayed at the top of the screen.
Reset/Restart Measurement: Resets or Restarts the measurement.
Back: Returns to the Measurements Menu on page 3-33.

Back

Figure 3-39. IA Spectrogram Menu

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Signal Strength Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Signal Strength

Auto Scale: Press the Auto Scale submenu key to automatically scale
Signal Strength
the display range.

Auto Scale
Max Level: Set the desired maximum display range value by pressing
the Max Level submenu key.

Max Level
Min Level: Set the desired minimum display range value by pressing the
Min Level submenu key.
0.0 dBm
Speaker On/Off: Press the Speaker On/Off submenu key to turn on the
Min Level audio output.
Volume: Press the Volume submenu key to set the speaker or
10.0 dBm
headphone volume to a comfortable level. Use the Up/Down arrow keys
Speaker to adjust the volume.

On Off
Field Strength: This measurement allows the use of an antenna with
known gain characteristics and measures the field strength over the
frequency range of the antenna in units of dBm/m2, dBV/m, dBmV/m,
Volume dBV/m, Volt/m or watts/m2.
On/Off: Turns field strength measurements on or off.
Field
Antenna: This submenu key brings up a dialog box that lists all the
Strength antennas for which the instrument has data, including both
standard antennas and custom antennas that have been added
using Master Software Tools. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or the
rotary knob to select the desired antenna and press Enter.
Back: Returns to the Signal Strength menu.
Back Back: Returns to the Measurements Menu on page 3-33.

F Strength

On

Off

Antenna

Back

Figure 3-40. IA Signal Strength Menu

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RSSI Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > RSSI

Time Interval: Press the Time Interval submenu key to set the time
RSSI
between adjacent measurement points. This time may be set from 70 ms to
Time Interval 1 minute.
70 ms Time Span: Press the Time Span submenu key to set the overall time span
for the RSSI measurement. This time can be set from zero, to give manual
Time Span control of the time span, to a maximum of seven days. After the specified
0Ms
time span, the measurement is halted. Depending upon the time interval
selected, the data will scroll to the left once the trace fills the screen.
Auto Scale: Press the Auto Scale submenu key to automatically set the
Auto Scale
reference level and scale factor to place the trace on the screen.
Record On/Off: To store the RSSI data, press the Record On/Off submenu
Record
key to turn on data logging. Each screen full of 551 data points will be stored
On Off as a separate display, and can be saved for up to seven days. The unit
saves the data in instrument memory and it can be recalled by the Recall
Reset/ submenu key (File > Recall).
Restart
Measurement Reset/Restart Measurement: Resets or Restarts the measurement.
The RSSI trace is erased and begins anew at the right side of the display.
Back: Returns to the Measurements Menu on page 3-33.

Back

Figure 3-41. IA RSSI Menu

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Signal ID Menu
Key Sequence: Measurements > Signal ID

Scan Type: The Signal ID feature in the Interference Analyzer can help to
Signal ID
quickly identify types of the interfering signals.
Scan Type
All: Identifies all frequencies within the designated span.
All Freq Freq: Displays the signal data for the selected scan frequency in the
Scan Freq
Signal ID Results window.
Scan Freq: Press this submenu key to enter manually a desired center
3.550 GHz
frequency for monitoring.
Continous Continuous Monitoring: Press this submenu key to continuously sweep
across the start and stop frequencies, entered frequency span, or scan
Monitoring
frequency.
Single Single Sweep and Review: Initially places the Signal ID feature in single
Sweep and
Review
sweep mode while making a single sweep for review. For subsequent
individual sweeps press the Trigger Sweep submenu key.
Trigger
Trigger Sweep: Press this submenu key to trigger another sweep when the
Sweep
Single Sweep and Review submenu key is activated.
Back: Returns to the Measurements Menu on page 3-33.

Back

Figure 3-42. IA Signal ID Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-14 Measurements Menu

Interference Mapping Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Interference Mapping

Save Current Point Location & Direction: Pressing this button saves the
Interference Mapping
location and direction of the current point and direction setup on the screen.
Save Current Point The direction is indicated by the dark red line. This can be rotated around the
current location with the rotary knob.
Location & Direction
Save/Recall Points/Map: Opens the Mapping Save/Recall Menu
Save/Recall on page 3-46.
Points/Map Delete Last Saved Point: This deletes the last saved point and direction
from the screen.
Delete
Last Delete All Points: Clears the screen of all the points and directions
Saved Point currently displayed.
Delete Speaker: Sounds a tone based on received signal strength. Off mutes the
ALL speaker.
Points
Volume: Adjust the volume when the Speaker submenu key is On.
Speaker
Reset Max/Min Hold: The lower and upper limit in the graph are adjusted
On Off
and updated continuously to display the highest and lowest values. Press
this button to reset the Max and Min values.

Volume
Back: Returns to the Measurements Menu on page 3-33.

Reset
Max/Min
Hold

Back

Figure 3-43. IA Interference Mapping Menu

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Mapping Save/Recall Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements > Interference Mapping > Save Current Point Location & Direction

Mapping Save/Recall
Save KML Points: Press this button to save the KML points. FileName.kml
will be stored in the selected location. From the File menu, press Save then
Save Change Save Location to change default location. The .kml file can be
KML
opened with Google Earth to view the measurements.
Points
Save Tab Delimited Points: Press this button to save the points and
Save
vectors in a tab delimited text file. FileName.mtd will be stored in the
Tab Delimited
Points
selected location. The file can be opened with Microsoft Excel to view the
measurements.
Save
Save JPG: Press the Save JPG key to save a JPG file of the current
JPG display.
Recall a Map: Opens the Recall menu for selecting a map created with the
Recall a Map
Anritsu Map Master program to display on the screen.
Recall KML Point: Open the Recall menu for selecting a .kml file. Displays
Recall KML
the saved point locations and directions overlaid on the default grid.
Points Recall KML Points With Map: Opens the Recall menu for selecting a .kml
Only
file. If you already have a geo referenced map or a default grid map, press
Recall KML this key to recall previously stored KML points. This is useful if you made
Points measurements earlier without the appropriate maps and would like to now
With Map view a map file with the saved point locations and directions displayed on top
of the map.
Recall
Default Recall Default Grid: If you do not have a GPS embedded map but are out
Grid in the field making measurements and would like to save the KML points, the
Recall Default Grid submenu key allows you to save the points and the
corresponding GPS coordinates.
Back: Returns to the Interference Mapping Menu on page 3-45.

Back

Figure 3-44. IA Interference Mapping Save/Recall Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-15 Marker Menu

3-15 Marker Menu

Key Sequence: Marker
Press the Marker main menu key to open the Marker menu. The instrument is equipped with
six markers. Any or all markers can be employed simultaneously.

Marker: Selects the active marker (1 to 6). The underlined marker number
Marker (1/2)
is the active marker.
Marker
On/Off: Turns the selected marker underlined in the Marker key On or Off.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Delta On/Off: Turns on a delta marker and prompts for a delta offset
frequency, either positive or negative from the frequency of the currently
On
active marker.
Off
Peak Search: This key places the currently active marker on the highest
Delta
signal amplitude currently displayed on screen.
Marker Freq to Center: Moves the frequency noted by the active marker to
On Off
the center frequency position and center of the display.
Marker to Ref Level: Causes the amplitude of the currently active marker
Peak Search
to become the reference level, which is the top horizontal line of the display.
More Peak Options: Brings up a secondary menu of submenu keys for
Marker Freq
more peak searching options. See the More Peak Options Menu on
to
Center
page 3-48.
More: Opens a submenu of additional Marker options. See the Marker 2/2
Marker
Menu on page 3-49.
to
Ref Lvl

More
Peak
Options

More

Figure 3-45. IA Marker (1/2) Menu

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More Peak Options Menu

Key Sequence: Marker > More Peak Options

Peak Search: Places the currently active marker on the highest amplitude
Marker & Peak
signal currently on screen.

Peak Search
Next Peak Left: From the current position of the active marker, the
instrument searches to the left (toward lower frequencies) for a peak signal
that rises at least a certain amount above the average noise level. If no such
Next Peak peak is found, the marker is placed at the left end of the trace. The Peak
Threshold key allows the user to specify the performance of peak searching.
Left
Next Peak Right: From the current position of the active marker, the
Next Peak
instrument searches to the right (toward higher frequencies) for a peak
Right
signal that rises at least a certain amount above the average noise level. If
no such peak is found, the marker is placed at the right end of the trace. The
Delta Marker Peak Threshold key allows the user to specify the performance of peak
to searching.
Span
Delta Marker to Span: Sets the total span width to the value of the delta
Marker Freq marker. If the delta marker is zero, the span is set to 10 Hz. If there is no
to
delta marker, or the delta marker value is set to less than 10 Hz, then the
Center
span will be set to 10 Hz.
Marker Marker Freq to Center: Sets the center frequency to the frequency of the
to
Ref Lvl
currently active marker.
Marker to Ref Lvl: Sets the reference level, top graticule line, to the
Peak Threshold
amplitude of the currently active marker.
10.00% Peak Threshold: Allows the user to specify how far above the average
noise floor a signal must rise before it is considered a peak.
Back Back: Returns to the Marker Menu on page 3-47.

Figure 3-46. IA Marker & Peak Menu

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Marker 2/2 Menu

Key Sequence: Marker > More

Marker Noise On/Off: Turns the markers into noise markers with units of
Marker (2/2)
dBm/Hz. When this option is selected, the detection method is automatically
Marker Noise changed to RMS and the displayed value is compensated for the noise
bandwidth of resolution bandwidth filter.
On Off
Marker Table On/Large/Off: Causes a table to be displayed below the
Market Table sweep window. The table is automatically sized to display all markers that
are turned on. In addition to the marker frequency and amplitude, the table
On Large Off
also shows delta frequencies and amplitude deltas for all markers that have
All Markers deltas entered for them. If Large is selected, a large screen display opens
underneath the graph that displays both frequency and amplitude for the
Off active marker in large type.
Counter Marker All Markers Off: Turns off all markers.

On Off Counter Marker On/Off: Sets the frequency counter mode for the active
marker. Marker frequency values are normally limited in resolution to
Set Marker individual display pixels. Each pixel may represent multiple frequencies.
to Using Counter Marker in association with Marker to Peak will result in the
Channel
exact frequency of the peak to a resolution of 0.001 Hz.
Marker Style Set Marker To Channel: If a signal standard has been selected, pressing
this key brings up a dialog box to select a channel. Select a channel number
Fixed Tracking
for the current signal standard, and the active marker will be set to the center
Marker 1 Reference frequency of the channel.

On Off
If no signal standard has been selected, a message No standard selected.
Press Enter or Escape to Continue. is displayed. Press either button to
leave the settings as they were before the key was pressed.
Back
Marker Style: This key changes the behavior of the reference markers.
If Fixed is selected, reference markers stay at the amplitude they were at
when the associated delta marker was turned on. If Tracking is selected, the
amplitude of the reference marker changes as the signal amplitude is
changed. Note that the reference marker tracks the amplitude, not the
frequency of a signal.
Marker 1 Reference: Selects whether Marker 1 is the reference for all six
delta markers, or whether each of the six reference markers has an
associated delta marker.
Back: Returns to the Marker Menu on page 3-47.
Figure 3-47. IA Marker (2/2) Menu

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3-16 Sweep Menu Interference Analyzer (Option 25)

3-16 Sweep Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key

Sweep
Sweep Single/Continuous: This submenu key toggles between
continuous sweep and single sweep. In single sweep mode, the results of a
Sweep sweep are displayed on the screen while the instrument awaits a trigger
event to start a new sweep.
Single Continuous
Sweep Once: When Sweep is set to Single, Sweep Once triggers a single
measurement sweep. This key has no function when the instrument is in
Sweep Once
continuous sweep mode.
Sweep # Averages: Sweeps the number of times set using the # of
Sweep 10
Averages button under the Trace A Ops menu. Trace A must be set to
Averages Averaging (Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace A Operations > Average->Trace A)
for this menu to function. Each trace is displayed using the exponential
average of each sweep.
Sweep Mode
Sweep Mode (Only available on some models): Pressing this submenu key
opens the Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models)
Sweep Time on page 3-51.
100 ms Sweep Time: Sets the sweep time for the measurement.

Auto Sweep Time Auto Sweep Time: When Off, the measurement sweeps the time set in
Sweep Time. When On, the instrument calculates a minimum sweep time
On Off and uses it for all subsequent sweeps.
Triggering: Functional in Zero span only. Displays the Triggering Menu on
Triggering page 3-52.
Gated Sweep Setup (Option 90 Only): For configuring Gated Sweep.
Gated Sweep Opens the Gate Setup Menu (Option 90) on page 3-53.

Setup

Figure 3-48. IA Sweep Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-16 Sweep Menu

Sweep Mode Menu (Only available on some models)

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Sweep Mode

Sweep Mode
This menu sets the current sweep mode. Select one of the three Sweep
Mode option.
Fast Fast: Fastest sweep speed.
Performance: Provides best amplitude accuracy and ensures all
specifications are met.
Performance
No FFT: Slowest sweep speed. Ideal for analog and pulse modulated
signals.
Show Help: Display a table showing the merits and tradeoffs of the three
No FFT
Sweep Mode settings.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 3-50.

Show Help

Back

Figure 3-49. IA Sweep Mode Menu

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Triggering Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Triggering

Source: Displays the Trigger Source Menu.

Triggering
Free Run: In this mode, a new sweep is started immediately upon
Source completion of an old sweep. No trigger event is required to initiate a
sweep.
Delay External (TTL): A TTL signal applied to the External Trigger BNC
input connector causes a single sweep to occur. This mode is used
-1.0 %
in zero span, and triggering occurs on the rising edge of the signal.
Level After the sweep is complete, the resultant trace is displayed until
the next trigger signal arrives.
N/A
Video: This mode is used in zero span to set the power level at
Slope which a sweep is initiated. The power level can be set from
130 dBm to +30 dBm, using the rotary knob, arrow keys, or
Rising Falling
keypad. The trigger is based on the measured signal level. If no
Hysteresis signal reaches or exceeds the trigger level, there will be no trace
on the screen. This mode is used in Zero Span.
N/A
Back: Returns to the Triggering Menu.
Holdoff
Delay XX %: Used when External or Video buttons are activated.
N/A Measurement begins after set time delay once the trigger has occurred.
The delay can be entered either as a percentage of the sweep time or as
Force Trigger Once
an absolute time delay with units of ns, s or ms.
Level: Used when External or Video buttons are activated. Sets a level
trigger to initiate a measurement.
Back Slope: Sets the trigger slope to rising or falling.
Hysteresis: When used, value unit is in dB. Hysteresis can be used with
Level and Slope when setting a measurement trigger. Hysteresis is used
Trigger Source to prevent undesired triggering when the signal is hovering near the
Free
trigger value. For example, the Level is set to 10 dBm, the Slope is set to
Rising, and Hysteresis is 1 dB. The first trigger occurs when the signal at
Run least reaches the 10 dBm level. To trigger again, the signal must drop
below 9 dBm before returning to 10 dBm. For another example, with Level
External set to 10 dBm and slope set to Falling, and Hysteresis set to 1 dB, the
opposite must occur to activate a trigger. The signal amplitude falls and a
trigger occurs when the signal reaches the 10 dBm level. The signal must
Video
then reach at least 11 dBm before falling to 10 dBm and initiating a trigger.
Holdoff: Delays the next trigger to the time set regardless of triggers
occurring within the set time.
Force Trigger Once: Forces a sweep regardless of meeting any trigger
criteria.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 3-50.
Back

Figure 3-50. IA Triggering Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-16 Sweep Menu

Gate Setup Menu (Option 90)

Key Sequence: Shift > Sweep (3) key > Gated Sweep Setup

Gate Setup
Gated Sweep: Turns the Gated Sweep function On and Off.

Gated Sweep
Gate Source: Gate Source is currently only available using an External
trigger signal that can be input using the instruments Ext Trigger In
On Off connector.
Gate Source Gate Polarity Rising/Falling: Press to select the desired edge trigger to
begin the gated sweep.
External
Gate Delay: Sets the start of the gated sweep indicated by the left
Gate Polarity border of the blue dashed rectangle shown in the bottom graph of
Rising Falling
Figure 2-1 on page 2-4.
Gate Length: Sets the length of the gate and is reflected on the zero
Gate Delay
span graph by the width of the blue rectangle as shown in Figure 2-1.
60Ms
Gate View Settings: Opens the Gate View Setting submenu. Allows a
Gate Length user to independently change the RBW, VBW and sweep time of the zero
span or gate view (bottom graph).
25 Ms
Zero Span RBW: Sets the resolution bandwidth of the zero span
Gate View graph.
Settings Zero Span VBW: Sets the video bandwidth of the zero span graph.
Zero Span Time: Sets the sweep time of the zero span graph.
Back: Returns to the Gate Setup menu.
Back: Returns to the Sweep Menu on page 3-50 and also changes the
Gated Sweep Setup view back to the full screen Spectrum view. The
Back
Gated Sweep settings are retained and applied to the spectrum.

Gate View Settings

Zero Span RBW

100 kHz

Zero Span VBW

30 kHz

Zero Span Time

500 Ms

Back

Figure 3-51. IA Gated Sweep Menu

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3-17 Measure Menu Interference Analyzer (Option 25)

3-17 Measure Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4)

This menu is only active when making Spectrum measurements. It is not

Note operational in Spectogram, Signal Strength, RSSI, Signal ID, or Interference
Mapping measurements.

Press the Measure key opens the Measure Menu on page 3-34.

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-18 Trace Menu

3-18 Trace Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5)
To access the functions under the Trace menu, press the Shift key, then the Trace (5) key.
The instrument is capable of displaying up to three traces, one with live data, and the other
two either with stored data or trace math data.

This menu is only active when making Spectrum measurements. It is not

Note operational in Spectogram, Signal Strength, RSSI, Signal ID, or Interference
Mapping measurements.

Trace
Trace A, B, C: Sets trace A, B, or C as the active trace. Repeatedly
pressing this key toggles through trace A, B, and C. The active trace is
Trace underlined.
A B C View/Blank: Displays or hides the active trace.

View
Write/Hold: Selects between holding the current swept trace on the screen
or continually sweeping and updating the displayed measurement. This is
Blank not applicable to Trace B or Trace C unless trace math involving Trace A is
active.
Write
Trace A Operations: Lists the Trace A Ops menu to select an operation
Hold that can be applied to Trace A. See Trace A Ops Menu on page 3-56.
Trace A Trace B Operations: Lists the Trace B Ops menu to select an operation
that can be applied to Trace B. See Trace B Ops Menu on page 3-57.
Operations
Trace C Operations: Lists the Trace C Ops menu to select an operation
Trace B that can be applied to Trace C. See Trace C Ops Menu on page 3-58.
Operations Reset Trace: Resets the trace averaging, Max Hold and Min Hold, and
restarts the sweep.
Trace C
Trace Info: Stops the current trace and displays a summary table of trace
Operations parameters and current settings. Press Enter to clear the table from the
display and restart the trace.
Reset

Trace

Trace Info

Figure 3-52. IA Trace Menu

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3-18 Trace Menu Interference Analyzer (Option 25)

Trace A Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace A Operations

Trace A Ops
Normal -> A: Displays data for the current trace sweep.
Max Hold -> A: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
Normal -> A over many trace sweeps.
Min Hold -> A: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
Max Hold -> A Average -> A: Shows an exponential average of a number of traces,
determined by the # of Averages key.
# of Averages: Sets the number of traces for use in calculating the average
Min Hold -> A
display value. Then number used for averaging ranges from 1 to 65535.
Back: Returns to the Trace Menu on page 3-55.
Average -> A

# of Averages

10

Back

Figure 3-53. IA Trace A Ops Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-18 Trace Menu

Trace B Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace B Operations

Trace B Ops
A -> B: Copies the contents of Trace A into Trace B. Doing so overwrites
the previous contents of Trace B.

A -> B B <--> C: Swaps the contents of Traces B and C.

Max Hold -> B: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
B <-> C Min Hold -> B: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
Back: Returns to the Trace Menu on page 3-55.
Max Hold -> B

Min Hold -> B

Back

Figure 3-54. IA Trace B Ops Menu

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3-18 Trace Menu Interference Analyzer (Option 25)

Trace C Ops Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Trace (5) key > Trace C Operations

Trace C Ops
A -> C: Copies the contents of Trace A into Trace C. Doing so overwrites
the previous contents of Trace C.
A -> C B <--> C: Swaps the contents of Traces B and C.
Max Hold -> C: Shows the cumulative maximum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
B <-> C Min Hold -> C: Shows the cumulative minimum value of each display point
over many trace sweeps.
A - B -> C: Subtracts the value of trace B from trace A and places the
Max Hold -> C
results in Trace C. This function is very useful for observing the changes in
values of live Trace A compared to a trace stored in Trace B.
When trace math is active, a relative scale shows on the right side of the
Min Hold -> C
graph, and is associated to Trace C. This allows the user to optimize the
display of Trace C without affecting the display of Traces A and B.

A-B -> C
B - A -> C: Subtracts the value of Trace A from Trace B and places the
results in Trace C. This function is very useful for observing the changes in
values of live Trace A compared to a trace stored in Trace B. When trace
math is active, a relative scale shows on the right side of the graph, and is
B-A -> C
associated to Trace C. This allows the user to optimize the display of Trace
C without affecting the display of Traces A and B.
Relative Ref Relative Ref: Sets the value applied to the top graticule for the relative
10.0 dB
scale that appears on the right side of the graph when trace math is active.
Change this value by using the rotary knob, Up/Down arrows, or entering
Relative Scale the value on the numeric keypad and pressing the dB submenu key or the
Enter key. This entry is valid only when trace math is active
10 dB/div
Relative Scale: Sets the value applied to the scaling of the relative scale
that appears on the right side of the graph when trace math is active.
Change this value by using the rotary knob, Up/Down arrows, or entering
the value on the numeric keypad and pressing the dB submenu key or the
Enter key. This entry is valid only when trace math is active.

To return to the Trace Menu press the Shift key and then the Trace (5) or
press the Back key.
Figure 3-55. IA Trace C Ops Menu

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-19 Limit Menu

3-19 Limit Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key
Two types of limit lines can be specified, lower limit lines and upper limit lines. Limit lines
can be used for visual reference only, or for pass/fail criteria using the limit alarm
(Figure 3-56). Limit alarm failures are reported whenever a signal is above the upper limit
line or below the lower limit line. By using save-on-event, a signal that causes a limit alarm
can be automatically saved. See the User Guide for details.
Each limit line can consist of a single segment, or as many as 40 segments across the entire
frequency span of the instrument. These limit segments are retained regardless of the current
frequency span of the instrument, which allows the configuring of specific limit envelopes at
various frequencies of interest without having to re-configure them each time the frequency is
changed.

This menu is only active when making Spectrum measurements. It is not

Note operational in Spectogram, Signal Strength, RSSI, Signal ID, or Interference
Mapping measurements.

Limit
Limit: This submenu key selects limit line (Upper or Lower) will be active for
editing. The limit line that is currently selected for editing is underlined.
Limit
On/Off: This submenu key turns the active limit (upper or lower) on or off.
Upper Lower Limit Edit: This submenu key displays the Edit Menu on page 3-60 that
allows creating or editing of single or multi-segment limit lines. The currently
On
active limit point is marked by a red circle on the display.
Off Limit Move: Display the Limit Move Menu on page 3-62.
Limit Envelope: A limit envelope is very useful when you want to easily
Limit Edit detect new signals in the presence of other preexisting signals. Use the limit
envelope function to automatically create upper or lower limit lines that are
based upon the on-screen measured spectrum analysis values. Refer to
Figure 3-61 for an example limit envelope. Press this submenu key to open the
Limit Move
Limit Envelope Menu on page 3-63.
Limit Advanced: Press this submenu key to open the Limit Advanced
submenu key menu. The advanced limit line section offers several useful
Limit Envelope
functions. In this section, you can create either an absolute limit line (which is
one based upon the frequencies that are entered for each inflection point) or a
relative limit line (which is based upon the delta frequencies between the
Limit Advanced center frequency and the inflection points). Both types of limit lines can be
saved and recalled. Press this submenu key to open the Limit Advanced
Menu on page 3-65.
Limit Alarm
Limit Alarm On/Off: Pressing this submenu key toggles the alarm function
On Off ON and OFF for the currently active limit line. When ON, an alarm beep will
occur when a data point exceeds the limit.
Set Default Limit Set Default Limit: Pressing this submenu key deletes all limit points for the
currently active limit line and sets the default limit line value, which is a single limit
whose position is 2.5 grid lines from the top of the screen (for the upper limit line)
or 2.5 grid lines from the bottom of the screen (for the lower limit line), depending
upon which limit is active. The inactive limit line is not altered.
Figure 3-56. IA Limit Menu

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Edit Menu
Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Edit

Edit
Frequency: Press this submenu key to set the frequency of a limit line
inflection point. The frequency of each inflection point in a limit line can be
Frequency individually set. When a new point is added, it takes on a value halfway
between two existing points, or it takes on the stop frequency of the current
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sweep if no point is higher in frequency than the one being added. See the
Amplitude Add Point submenu key description for more details. Use the keypad, the
Left/Right arrow keys, or the rotary knob to change the frequency of an
-75.0 dBm inflection point. The Left/Right arrows move the inflection point by 5% of the
span.
Add
Amplitude: Press this submenu key to set the amplitude of a limit line
Point
inflection point. The amplitude of each inflection point can also be
Add
individually set. By default, when a new point is added, it takes on the
amplitude that is on the limit line at the frequency where the point was
Vertical added. Use the keypad (using the key to set a negative value), the
Up/Down arrow keys, or the rotary knob to move the point to the desired
Delete
value. The unit of the amplitude limit is the same as the current vertical
Point amplitude unit. See the Add Point submenu key description for details.
The Up/Down arrows move the amplitude by 5% of the screen height.
Next
Point
Add Point: Press this submenu key to add a limit line inflection point. The
Left precise behavior of this submenu key depends upon which inflection point is
active at the time that the key is pressed. If the active limit point is
Next somewhere in the middle of a multi-segment limit line, then a new limit point
Point
is added that is halfway between the currently active point and the point
Right
immediately to its right. The amplitude of the inflection point will be such that
it falls on the limit line. For example, if a limit point exists at 2.0 GHz with an
Back amplitude of 30 dBm, and if the next point is 3.0 GHz with an amplitude of
50 dBm, then the added point will be at 2.5 GHz with an amplitude of 40
dBm. The frequency and amplitude values of the new point can be adjusted
as needed with the Frequency and Amplitude submenu keys.
If the last limit point is active (assuming it is not at the right edge of the
display), then the new limit point will be placed at the right edge of the
display at the same amplitude as the point immediately to its left. Points may
not be added beyond the current sweep limits of the instrument.
Figure 3-57. IA Limit Edit Menu (1 of 2)

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Edit Menu (Continued)

Edit
Add Vertical: In many measurement masks, step changes occur in the
value of the limit line. Press this submenu key to add two inflection points.
Frequency The two inflection points share the same frequency and are centered
midpoint between adjacent measured points. The magnitudes of the points
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are set by using a visually intuitive algorithm that is based upon the adjacent
Amplitude inflection points.

-75.0 dBm
You can adjust the magnitudes independently, but the frequencies of the two
points remain linked and are adjusted as a vertical pair. Setting a discrete
Add frequency, a limit inflection point will keep that exact frequency and place the
limit point appropriately regardless of the frequency span. This is especially
Point
useful for emission mask verification.
Add Delete Point: Press this submenu key to delete the currently active point.
The active point becomes the point that is immediately to the left of the point
Vertical
that was deleted.
Delete Next Point Left: Press this submenu key to select the inflection point that is
immediately to the left of the active point, making this newly selected point
Point
active for editing or deletion. With each key press, the active point becomes
Next that point to the left of the previously active point, until the newly selected
Point active point becomes the left-most point on the screen.
Left
Next Point Right: Press this submenu key to select the limit point
Next immediately to the right of the active point, making this newly selected point
Point active for editing or deletion. With each key press, the active point becomes
Right
that point to the right of the previously active point, until the newly selected
active point becomes the right-most point on the screen.
Back Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 3-59.

Figure 3-58. IA Limit Edit Menu (2 of 2)

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Limit Move Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Move

Move Limit to Current Center Freq: Pressing this submenu key moves
Limit Move
the center of the existing limit line to the center frequency of the
Move Limit measurement. The span of the existing limit line is not changed by doing
to Current
this. Use this submenu key as an easy way to get an existing limit line on
Center Freq
screen. If no limit line is turned on, then a new, flat default limit line is turned
Move Limit on and is located 2.5 grid lines from the top of the screen for the upper limit
U/D line or 2.5 grid lines from the bottom of the screen for the lower limit line.
0.0 dB
Move Limit ## dB: If the limit line is flat, then use this submenu key to
Move Limit move the limit line to an absolute power point in dBm. If the limit line is not
L/R flat, then use this submenu key to move the limit line up or down by the
0 Hz selected number of dB. Use the keyboard to enter the desired value. The
Move Limit
entire line moves by the amount that is entered. The limit line can also be
moved by using the rotary knob. Turn the rotary knob clockwise to move the
to Marker 1 line to higher power levels. The Up/Down arrows move the limit line by 5%
of the screen height. The Left/Right arrows move the limit line by 0.2% of
Offset from Marker 1
the screen height or 0.2 dB when the scale is set to 10 dB/division.
10.0 dB Move Limit ## Hz: Pressing this submenu key allows you to adjust the
frequencies of the limit line. All inflection points are moved by the value
entered. The rotary knob can also be used to make this adjustment. Turn the
rotary knob clockwise to move the limit line to higher frequencies. The
Left/Right arrows move the limit line by 5% of the span while the Up/Down
arrows move the line by one display pixel.
Back
Move Limit to Marker 1: Press this submenu key to move the frequency
and amplitude of the center frequency of the limit line to the frequency and
amplitude of Marker 1 (assuming that the Offset from Marker 1 submenu key
is set to 0 dB).
Offset from Marker 1 ## dB: Press this submenu key to set a limit line
offset value from Marker 1 amplitude. This feature moves the limit line
amplitude and frequency as needed to place the center of the limit line the
user-specified number of dB from the position of Marker 1. Positive values
place the limit line above Marker 1, and negative values place the limit line
below Marker 1.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 3-59.
Figure 3-59. IA Limit Move Menu

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Limit Envelope Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Envelope

Limit Envelope
Create Envelope: Press this submenu key to generate the envelope using
the Limit Envelope characteristics. If the default results are not satisfactory,
then you can make adjustments to the amplitude and frequency of each
Create Envelope
inflection point, and you can add or delete inflection points.
Update Envelope Amplitude: While working on your envelope (or if your
Update
signal amplitude changes), you may want to adjust the amplitude of the
Envelope Amplitude
current limit without changing the frequencies of the inflection points.
Pressing this submenu key makes those amplitude adjustments without
Upper Points frequency adjustments.
21 Upper Points (if Upper Limit is selected)
Lower Points (if Lower Limit is selected): Use this submenu key to define
Upper Offset how many inflection points you want for the selected upper or lower limit
envelopes. The value can be between 2 and 41. Note that the upper and
3.0 dB
lower limit lines do not need to have the same number of points.
Upper Shape Upper Offset (if Limit is toggled to Upper)
Lower Offset (if Limit is toggled to Lower): This submenu key is used to
Square Slope
define how far away from the measured signal the upper or lower envelope
will be placed. The limits are 100 dB. For an upper envelope, usually the
value will be positive in order to place the envelope above the signal. For a
lower envelope, the value will usually be negative in order to place the
envelope below the signal.
Back Upper Shape (if Limit is toggled to Upper)
Lower Shape (if Limit is toggled to Lower): Press this submenu key to
choose whether the default for the upper or lower envelope will be with flat
tops (Square setting) and reasonably vertical lines to change level or
whether the envelope will have sloped lines (Slope setting) between
adjacent inflection points. When the square envelope type is selected, two
inflection points are used for each horizontal segment. You can toggle
between a square envelope and a sloped envelope by pressing this
submenu key. Figure 3-61 is an example of a Square Limit Envelope.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 3-59.
Figure 3-60. IA Limit Envelope Menu

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Figure 3-61. Square Limit Envelope

Figure 3-62. Sloped Limit Envelope

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Interference Analyzer (Option 25) 3-19 Limit Menu

Limit Advanced Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Limit (6) key > Limit Advanced

Limit Advanced
Limit Line Type: Press this submenu key to choose to have either limit line
be absolute or be relative. This submenu key may be used at any time while
Limit Line Type working with limit lines. Absolute limit lines set the limit inflection points
based upon the entered frequencies for each point. Relative limit lines set
Absolute Relative
the limit inflection points relative to the current center frequency. Regardless
Limit Mirror of how a limit line is set up, saved, or recalled, it can be changed between
absolute and relative by toggling with this submenu key.
Off On
Limit Mirror On/Off: Press this submenu key to turn the Limit Mirror feature
Save On and Off.

Limit Many emission masks are symmetrical. The low frequency side is identical
to the upper side. The Limit Mirror feature allows you to create half of the
Recall limit line and get the other half built automatically. This feature can work in
either of two ways:
Limit
Turn Limit Mirror on before beginning to build a limit line. As you add a
point on either side of the center frequency, another point is
automatically added on the opposite side of the center frequency.
Leave Limit Mirror off until half of the limit line is built, then turn On
Limit Mirror. the other half of the limit line is built automatically.
Back
Save Limit: Pressing this submenu key opens a dialog to save the current
upper and lower limit lines. You can name the saved limit line yourself or
accept the name that is suggested by the instrument (which is based upon a
previously saved name). If you did not intend to save the limit line, then
press Esc to stop the dialog and avoid saving the limit line.
Recall Limit: Pressing this submenu key opens a dialog box to recall a
saved limit line. The dialog box presents a list of saved limit lines. Highlight
the desired limit line and press Enter. If you decide not to recall a limit line,
then press Esc to stop the dialog.
If the saved limit is a relative limit, then it is recalled centered about the
current center frequency. If the saved limit is an absolute limit, then it is
recalled to the frequency at which it was created.
If you recall an absolute limit, and if it is off screen, then you will see the left
or right limit off-screen indicator on the edge of the screen.
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the Limit Menu on page 3-59.
Figure 3-63. IA Limit Advanced Menu

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3-20 Application Options

Key Sequence: Shift > System (8) key > Application Options

Options
Impedance 50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other: Select either 50 ohm, 75 ohm, or
Other impedance value. Selecting 75 ohm selects the 7.5 dB loss of the
Impedance Anritsu 12N50-75B adapter. For other adapters, select Other and enter the
appropriate loss.
50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other
Back: Press this submenu key to return to the previous menu.

Back

Figure 3-64. IA Application Options

3-21 Other Menus

Preset, File, Mode and System are described in the User Guide.

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Chapter 4 Channel Scanner
(Option 27)

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

4-1 Introduction
This chapter presents Channel Scanner information and procedures. The Channel Scanner
option (Option 27) measures the signal power of multiple transmitted signals. The power can
be displayed as either a bar graph or a text display showing the channel power of selected
channels for a given air interface standard, or the manually entered channels. Up to
20 channels can be measured.
The operating frequency range for Channel Scanner mode can either be set manually, or the
desired air interface standard can be selected from the Signal Standard and channel list in
the instrument. When the channels are selected from the Signal Standard list, all frequency
related parameters for the standard are automatically set to the appropriate values. The
frequency and bandwidth settings can be manually entered using the Scan Frequencies
selection if none of the available air interface standards meet the measurement need.
A custom channel list can also be created to allow up to 20 independent channels to be
defined.
With the use of Master Software Tools, Script Master extends the test capabilities of channel
scanner testing of the instrument. Features include the use of a Script Master Test Setup File
to set test parameters, extending the number of channel scans to 1200, repetitive testing, and
time testing.

4-2 General Measurement Setups

Please refer to User Guide for selecting the Channel Scanner mode, setting up frequency,
span, amplitude, GPS, limit lines, markers, and file management.

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4-3 Sample Procedure

The following procedure demonstrates a common channel scanner setup.
1. Press the Scanner main menu key to activate the Scanner menu. The power can be
scanned using a signal standard and channel numbers or by entering a start frequency,
frequency step size and bandwidth. The channels can be customized using the Scan
Custom List or Custom Setup. For this example, select the channels by pressing the
Scan Channels submenu key, then the Signal Standard submenu key. Select the CDMA
US PCS signal standard.
2. Press the Number of Channels submenu key and enter 20.
3. Press the Amplitude main menu key and set the Reference Level and Scale so that the
power of all the channels is displayed on the screen.
4. Press the Measurements main menu key to activate the Measurement menu.
5. Press the Display submenu key and select Graph display to display the measurements in
the graph format.
6. Press the Channel Units submenu key and select Channel to display the measurements
in channel format.
7. Press the Units Display submenu key and choose Max to display the maximum measured
power for each channel.

Note Confirm Max Hold is either On or set to 5 sec before setting this parameter.

8. Press the Color Code submenu key and select Dual to display the measurements in dual
colors.

Measurements can be made when the base station is in service, out of service, or
Note
over the air.

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4-4 Custom Setup Measurements

Procedure
1. Press the Custom Scan main menu key.
2. Press the Number of Channels submenu key to define how many channels to include in
the custom list. This choice can be changed later if needed.
3. Press the Edit List submenu key to bring up the list of channels. The channel highlighted
in blue is the channel active for editing. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the channel
to edit. Each channel can be set up differently.
4. Press either the Select Signal Standard submenu key or the Set Freq submenu key. If the
Select Signal Standard submenu key was pressed, select the desired air interface
standard from the dialog box. When a standard is selected, the usual bandwidth for
that standard is automatically set. The bandwidth can be changed if desired.
5. Press the Set Channel submenu key to enter the desired channel number. If the Set Freq
submenu key was pressed, the frequency value of the active channel will be
highlighted. Use the rotary knob or the numeric key pad to enter the desired center
frequency in Hz, kHz, MHz, or GHz.
6. Press the Set Bandwidth submenu key and use the rotary knob or numeric keypad to
enter the desired value in Hz, kHz, MHz, or GHz.
7. Press the Done Editing submenu key.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to continue editing additional channels.

4-5 Custom Setup Example

This example explains how to monitor several signals, plus a potential intermodulation
product, to see if there is a correlation between the nearby signals and an intermittent
interference problem.
The signals on or near the rooftop are:
An FM broadcast station at 106.5 MHz
A paging transmitter at 157.86 MHz
Three cellular sites:
US CDMA PCS channel 50 (1932.5 MHz)
AMP/EIA 553 channel 525 (885.750 MHz)
GSM 1800 channel 512 (1805.2 MHz)
A Ham repeater at 147.36 MHz
A Ham repeater at 446.5 MHz
A land mobile repeater at 451.7875 MHz
A public safety repeater at 485.5625 MHz
In addition, the site is near the flight path of an airport. The approach frequency is
121.4 MHz.
Set up a measurement channel for each of the signals to be observed plus extra channels for
any intermodulation products to be observed.
After the channels are set up, press Shift | File | Save then press the Change Type submenu
key and select Setup from the list by using either the Up/Down arrow keys or the rotary knob,
then press Enter. Name the setup for easy recall later and press Enter.

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4-6 Script Master Measurement Setup

The Script Measurement function (Scanner | Scan Scriptmaster) allows the user to increase
the number of channels to scan from 20 channels to 1,200 channels. Channel scanning is done
in groups of 20. So if the maximum number of channels were set, then there would be 60 sets
of 20 channels.
The Channel Scanner Script Master allows the user to automatically repeat scanning of all
channels multiple times. You may choose to repeat the scan for a specified number of cycles,
or choose a time duration until which the scan is repeated or ended. Please refer to
Script Master Editor in Master Software Tools for creating and uploading Script Files to the
instrument.
Press the Repeat Scan Type submenu key to set either the number of scans or period of time
as the mode of testing. If # Scans is selected, use the # of Repeat submenu key to set the
number of repetitions for testing the full list of channels in the Script Master Test file. The
maximum number of repetitions is 1000. If Time is selected, use the Scan Duration submenu
key to setup a test period for testing the channels in the Script Master Test File.
If testing the number of channels in the Script Master Test File is shorter than the Scan
Duration, testing those channels will repeat. If testing the number of channels in the Script
Master Test File is longer than the Scan Duration, scanning ends and the rest of the channels
are not tested. Units for Scan Duration is days, hours, minutes, and seconds, with a
maximum scan time of three days and a minimum scan time of ten minutes.
The sets of channels in the Script Master Test File can also be tested repeatedly. Use the # of
Repeats (Set) submenu key to set this parameter. For example, if 5 were entered, then each
set of 20 channels, would be tested five times before the next set of channels are tested.
The # of Repeats (Set) feature can be used in combination with # of Repeats (List) feature.
For example, the Script Master Test File contains 100 channels, that is 5 sets of 20 channels.
# of Repeats (Set) is set to 3 and # of Repeats (List) is set to 5. Pressing the Start/Restart Test
button starts test on the first 20 channels for 3 iterations, then testing moves to the 2nd set of
channels for 3 iterations and continues on till the 5th set is tested for 3 iterations. Then the
list of 100 channels are tested again with each set of channels being tested 3 times. Testing is
ended when five cycles of testing on 100 channels completed.
Procedure
1. Press the Scanner main menu key.
2. Press the Script Master submenu key. If no script file is currently in use, the Select Script
Master Scan Setup File dialog will open. Select from that dialog list the desired script
file. If a script file is in use or has been loaded, pressing the Script Master submenu key
will list the Scan Script Master submenu.
3. Press the Select Test submenu key to enter a new or change the current Script Master
Scan Setup file. The Select Script Master Scan Setup File dialog opens. Select the desired
measurement script file. Once a new file is selected, the channels are loaded, along with
any other scan parameters defined in the file. To over ride these parameters, follow
steps 4 through 6, otherwise continue to step 7.

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4. Press the Repeat Scan Type to select the desired scan mode # Scans, go to step 4a, to
select Time, go to step 4b.
a. If # Scans is selected, press # of Repeats (List) to set the desired repetition of test
cycles of the Script Master Test File. Select the # of Repeats (List) define how
many channels to include in the custom list. This choice can be changed later if
needed.
b. If Time is selected, press Scan Duration to set the desired testing period. Time on
the submenu key turns red for editing. Pressing a number on the numeric keypad
lists the Time menu. Press the appropriate time unit.
5. If repeated set testing is desired, press the # of Repeats (Sets) submenu key and enter
the desired number of test cycles.
6. Press the Record to the On position to store test measurements.
7. Press the Start/Restart Test submenu key to begin testing.

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4-7 Channel Scanner (CHS) Menu Tree Channel Scanner (Option 27)

4-7 Channel Scanner (CHS) Menu Tree

Figure 4-1 show the map of the Channel Scanner menus. The following sections describe CHS
main menus and associated submenus. The submenus are listed in the order they appear on
the display from top to bottom under each main menu.

Scanner Amplitude Custom Scan Measurements

C
Scan Reference Level Display
A Edit List E
Channels 10.0 dBm Graph Table

Scan Scale Number of Channels Max Hold

B
Frequencies 10 dB/div 10 On 5 sec Off

Scan Channel Unit

C
Custom List Channel Freq

Scan
D Back
Script Master

Units Display

Current Max

Color Code

Single Dual

Graph Orientation

Vertical Horizontal

Channel Scan Freq Scan Scan Script Master Edit List

A B D E
Start Freq Select
Signal Standard Select Test Signal
580.000 kHz Standard

Channel Freq Step Size Repeat Scan Type Set

50 10.000 kHz # Scans Time Channel

Number of Channels Bandwidth # of Repeats (List) Set

20 9.000 kHz 1000 Freq

Channel Step Size Number of Channels Scan Duration Set

1 20 00:11:00 Bandwidth

# of Repeats (Set) Done

5 Editing

Record
Back Back
On Off

Start/Restart Test

Back

Figure 4-1. Main Menu Keys

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Channel Scanner (Option 27) 4-8 Scanner Menu

4-8 Scanner Menu

Key Sequence: Scanner

Scanner
Scan Channels: Opens the Channel Scan Menu on page 4-7.

Scan
Scan Frequencies: Opens the Freq Scan Menu on page 4-8.
Scan Custom List Frequencies: Opens the Custom Scan Menu on
Channels
page 4-11.
Scan Scan Script Master: If no script list is currently in use, the Select Script
Master Scan Setup File dialog opens to select a script file for measurement
Frequencies
use. Select a file and press Enter. The Scan Script Master menu is listed.
Scan If a script file has been selected or in use, then the Scan Script Master
Custom List
Menu on page 4-9 is listed. The submenu keys allow you to import a new
file or change any parameter set in the Script Master file created in Master
Scan Software Tools.

Script Master

Figure 4-2. CHS Scanner Menu

Channel Scan Menu

Key Sequence: Scanner > Scan Channels

Signal Standard: Opens the Signal Standards list dialog to select a signal
Channel Scan
standard.

Signal Standard Channel: Opens the Channel Editor list to set a valid band in the selected
signal standard.

Channel
Number of Channels: Sets the number of channels to be displayed. From
1 to 20 channels can be displayed.
50
Channel Step Size: Sets the number of channels to skip between
Number of Channels displayed channels.
Back: Returns to the Scanner Menu on page 4-7.
20

Channel Step Size

Back

Figure 4-3. CHS Channel Scan Menu

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Freq Scan Menu

Key Sequence: Scanner > Scan Frequencies

Freq Scan
Start Freq: Sets the center frequency of the first channel to be displayed.

Start Freq
Freq Step Size: Sets the spacing between frequencies on the display.
Bandwidth: The channel bandwidth can be manually entered in GHz, MHz,
580.000 kHz
kHz, or Hz.
Freq Step Size Number of Channels: Sets the number of channels to be displayed
(1 to 20).
10.000 kHz
Back: Returns to the Scanner Menu on page 4-7.
Bandwidth

9.000 kHz

Number of Channels

20

Back

Figure 4-4. CHS Frequency Scan Menu

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Channel Scanner (Option 27) 4-8 Scanner Menu

Scan Script Master Menu

Key Sequence: Scanner > Scan Script Master

Select Test: Opens the Select Script Master Scan Setup File dialog to
Scan Script Master
select a script file for measurement use.
Repeat Scan Type #Scans/Time: Sets the scan to run through the number
Select Test
of scans set using # of Repeat (List) or for the period of time set using Scan
Duration.
Repeat Scan Type
# of Repeats (List): Sets the number of scan repetitions for the # of
# Scans Time Repeats (Set).

# of Repeats (List)
Scan Duration: Sets the period of time channel scanning takes place for
use with Repeat Scan Type.
1000
# of Repeats (Set): Sets the number of times each set of 20 channels are
Scan Duration scanned.
Record On/Off: Turns on the record mode. When the set # Scans are
00:11:00
completed or the set Time has ended, the measurements will be stored to
# of Repeats (Set) memory.

5
Start/Restart Test: Starts or Restarts the test.
Back: Returns to the Scanner Menu on page 4-7.
Record

On Off

Start/Restart Test

Back

Figure 4-5. CHS Scan Script Master Menu

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4-9 Amplitude Menu Channel Scanner (Option 27)

4-9 Amplitude Menu

Key Sequence: Amplitude

Reference Level: Activates the amplitude reference level function which

Amplitude
sets the amplitude at the top of the display. Valid reference levels are from
Reference Level +30 dB to 130 dBm.
10.0 dBm Scale : Activates the scale function which sets the dB/division value from 1
dB/div to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps.
Scale

10 dB/div

Figure 4-6. CHS Amplitude Menu

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Channel Scanner (Option 27) 4-10 Custom Scan Menu

4-10 Custom Scan Menu

Key Sequence: Custom Scan

Edit List: Set the Signal Standard, Channel, Frequency and

Custom Scan
Bandwidth for the selected item.

Edit List
Number of Channels: Sets the number of channels to be displayed
(1 to 20).
Back: Returns to the previous menu.
Number of Channels

10

Back

Edit List

Select
Signal
Standard

Set

Channel

Set

Freq

Set

Bandwidth

Done

Editing

Figure 4-7. CHS Custom Scan Menu

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4-11 Measurements Menu Channel Scanner (Option 27)

4-11 Measurements Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements

Display Graph/Table: Toggles the display between table and graph

Measurements
formats, see Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 for examples of the two formats.
Display
Max Hold On/5 sec/Off: Turns on or off small yellow lines for every
Graph Table channel/frequency on the display that indicate the highest level that channel
or frequency has reached. The 5 sec option holds the small yellow line at the
Max Hold highest level in the last 5 seconds.
On 5 sec Off Channel Units Channel/Freq: Toggles the display channel units between
channel number and frequency.
Channel Unit
Units Display Current/Max: The current power units are displayed at the
Channel Freq bottom of the channels, or the maximum power is displayed (activated only
when Max Hold is set to On or 5 sec).
Color Code Single/Dual: Channels can be represented in one color or two
alternating colors.
Units Display Graph Orientation Vertical/Horizontal: When Graph is selected in the
Display submenu, this key toggles the graph orientation between vertical
Current Max
and horizontal.
Color Code

Single Dual

Graph Orientation

Vertical Horizontal

Figure 4-8. CHS Measurements Menu

Screen captured images are provided as examples. Measurement details shown

Note
on your instrument may differ from the examples in this user guide

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Channel Scanner (Option 27) 4-11 Measurements Menu

Figure 4-9. Channel Scanner Graph Display

Figure 4-10. Channel Scanner Table Display

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4-12 Sweep Menu Channel Scanner (Option 27)

4-12 Sweep Menu

This menu is not available in Channel Scanner measurement mode.

4-13 Measure Menu

This menu is not available in Channel Scanner measurement mode.

4-14 Trace Menu

This menu is not available in Channel Scanner measurement mode.

4-15 Limit Menu

This menu is not available in Channel Scanner measurement mode.

4-16 Other Menus

Preset, File, Mode and System are described in the User Guide.

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(Option 28)

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

5-1 Introduction
This chapter presents information and procedures used to make measurements using the
optional CW Signal Generator mode (Option 28).
The CW Signal Generator provides a continuous wave (CW) signal from the VNA RF Out port
of the instrument. The CW signal is primarily used for testing the sensitivity of receivers. To
test receiver sensitivity, connect the signal directly to the receiver that is being measured,
and then reduce the output amplitude until the receiver drops the signal.
The external splitter feeds the signal into the RF input of the instrument. The display shows
the output power and frequency. The amplitude is set by using an external step attenuator.
The external splitter and attenuator are purchased separately. They are available as CW
Signal Generator kit, part number 69793. The fixed CW signal levels vary as a function of
the frequency.

Required Equipment
CW Signal Generator Kit 69793

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5-2 Procedure
1. On the instrument, press the Menu key and select the CW Signal Generator icon.
2. Connect the attenuator to the RF Out port and the splitter to the RF In port as show in
Figure 5-1.

Output

Adustable
Attenuator
Splitter

RF OUT RF IN

Menu

Enter

Esc
Shift
System Mode
File

7 8 9
Trace Limit
Measure

4 5 6
Calibrate Sweep
Preset

1 2 3

. +/-
0
Power Charge

Figure 5-1. CW Signal Generator Configuration

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3. Press the Freq menu key to set the desired frequency.

Figure 5-2. CW Signal Generator Frequency Menu

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4. Press the Amplitude key and set the power level to High or Low. The typical nominal
output power in the high setting is about 0 dBm. The typical nominal output power in
the low setting is about 30 dBm.

Figure 5-3. CW Signal Generator Frequency Menu

5. Change the settings on the attenuator to adjust the power level. The large knob changes
the power in 10 dB steps and the small knob adjusts the power level in 1 dB steps.
6. Press the Offset submenu key to add an offset (in dB) to the amplitude level. This offset
compensates for any attenuation that is placed in-line between the splitter and the
DUT. Offset range is +100 dB to 100 dB.

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Chapter 6 Coverage Mapping
(Option 431)

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

6-1 Introduction
Coverage Mapping option allows users to map RSSI and ACPR measurements. The included
Map Master program creates special maps compatible with the Anritsu Spectrum Master.
The software imports maps from any map provider and creates files with or without GPS
information. The files will have a .map extension. Anritsu Map Master is shipped with the
instrument on a CD and is also available from the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com).
The Coverage Mapping option is suitable for both Indoor and Outdoor mapping.

Set the instrument to Spectrum Analyzer mode for Coverage Mapping

Note
(Option 431 required) measurements described in this chapter.

6-2 General Measurement Setups

Please refer to your User Guide for selecting the Spectrum Analysis mode, setting up
frequency, span, amplitude, GPS, limit lines, markers, and file management.

6-3 Spectrum Analysis Settings

Refer to Chapter 2 for details and full menu overview of Spectrum Analysis measurements
including bandwidth parameters, sweep settings, trigger types, attenuator options, and
preamp settings.
This chapter presents brief examples and menu overview of Option 431, Coverage Mapping.
Press Shift + Measure (4) key followed by the More submenu key. Press the Coverage Mapping
submenu key.

6-4 Coverage Mapping

Outdoor coverage mapping requires Option 31, GPS. Indoor coverage mapping
Note
does not.

The Coverage Mapping option of instruments allows for both indoor (no GPS signal) and
outdoor (GPS signal required).
Indoor Mapping: Using a start-walk-stop approach, the instrument provides
in-building coverage mapping by overlaying data directly onto the downloaded map.
Data is captured at user-defined time intervals or user-defined map locations.

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Output Mapping: The instrument logs data automatically based on either time or
distance interval. If there is no map available when making the measurements, it is
still possible to save all the data to a KML file and then later combine the data file with
a map.
Outdoor Coverage
With a valid GPS signal, the instrument will identify the current location on the displayed
GeoEmbedded map with a cross. Previously saved locations are displayed as squares.

Stop Data Collection Start Data Collection

Current Location

Figure 6-1. Outdoor Coverage Mapping (GPS On)

Indoor Coverage
With GPS turned off, and a non-GeoEmbedded map file the user indicates the current
position (+) with the touchscreen. Previously saved locations are displayed as squares.

Current Location
Set with Touchscreen

Figure 6-2. Indoor Coverage Mapping (GPS Off)

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Coverage Mapping is a four step process:

Create an indoor or outdoor map using Anritsu Map Master.
Load the map and configure the Instrument Settings on page 6-8.
Install an antenna on the instrument and Map the Signal Strength on page 6-10.
Save the Coverage Mapping Information on page 6-11.

Anritsu Map Master

Anritsu Map Master allows you to capture maps of any location and create Anritsu Map Files.
These Anritsu Map Files are used for Coverage Mapping and Interference Mapping
(Chapter 3).
Install the software from the CD that came with the instrument or download and install
Anritsu Map Master from the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com).
Create an Outdoor Map File with Map Master
Map Master is an program that allows you to create a map from any map provider such as
Google Earth, Map Point, Yahoo Maps, openstreetmap, and others. There are two methods to
create outdoor maps using Map Master:
Method 1: Open a JPEG, GIF, TIFF, or PNG file and adding GPS data.
1. Capture a bitmapped image of a map from a map provider and save in one of the file
formats mentioned above.
The image size should be close to 666 pixels x 420 pixels (~1.6:1 ratio).
2. Launch the Anritsu Map Master application.
3. In the File pull-down menu, select Open and choose the image file to convert to a map.
4. A dialog box will confirm that the file has been converted to a Anritsu Map Master
(.map) file with the same file name.
5. Answer Yes at the Geo Map? dialog box.
6. From the Edit GPS Info pull-down menu select Set Latitude and Longitude (Figure 6-3).
7. Enter the longitude information in decimal degrees for the West and East Border
8. Enter the latitude information in decimal degrees for the North and South Border.

Figure 6-3. Adding GPS data to the Map.

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9. If you only have GPS information in the Degree-Minute-Second (DMS) format, use the
following relationship to convert to Decimal Degrees (DD):
Minutes Seconds
Degrees + ----------------------- + ------------------------- = DD
60 3600

Remember to enter location information for the borders of the map, not your
Note
current location.

10. In the File pull-down menu, select Save or Save As to save the file to a USB flash drive.
The file will be needed in the next section, Instrument Settings on page 6-8.

Note A USB flash drive is required to transfer maps to the instrument.

Figure 6-4 is an example of two overlapping maps from a mapping service with GPS data for
the border of each map.

2 Captured Maps with GPS Data.

37.15616

-121.66114
-121.63788

Map A

37.14624
37.1447

-121.63597
-121.65975 Map B

37.13457

Figure 6-4. Overlapping Captured Maps with Border GPS Data

Note Map Master can open and modify GPS data in existing .map files.

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Method 2: Typing in an address in Map Master and capturing the maps with GPS data.
1. Launch the Anritsu Map Master application.
2. Click on the Capture Map pull-down menu then select Google Maps.
3. Enter a street address in the address field.
4. Zoom in or zoom out with the arrow keys, typing in the Zoom box or double-clicking the
left or right mouse button (Figure 6-5).

Figure 6-5. Capturing a Map Using a Street Address

5. Click on the Capture Map button. in the bottom-right corner.

6. In the File pull-down menu, select Save or Save As to save the file to a USB flash drive.
The file will be needed in the next section, Instrument Settings on page 6-8.

Note A USB flash drive is required to transfer maps to the instrument.

7. Select Yes in the Geo Map dialog box to save the file with GPS information.
8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 for any additional maps or zoom levels.
9. The GPS information can be viewed or edited from the Edit GPS Info pull-down menu
(Figure 6-3).
10. Creating and saving .map files of the same address at several zoom levels will be helpful
in the field when your location is off the current view or the vectors cross outside of the
current map displayed on the instrument. Table 6-1 lists the map area at several zoom
levels. Notice from the examples that zooming in a level with Anritsu Map Master
reduces the map dimensions by half while zooming out a level doubles the map
dimensions.

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Table 6-1. Map Coverage at Different Zoom Levels

Zoom Level Map Dimensions Sample Map

15 1 mile x 1.5 miles
(1.5 square miles)

14 2 miles x 3 miles
(6 square miles)

Zoom 15

13 4 miles x 6 miles
(24 square miles)

Zoom 14

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Create an Indoor Map File with Map Master

1. Capture a bitmapped image of the floor plan for indoor mapping. Save the image in one
of the compatible file formats (JPEG, GIF, TIFF, or PNG). The image size should be
close to 666 pixels x 420 pixels (~1.6:1 ratio).
2. Launch the Anritsu Map Master application.
3. In the File pull-down menu, select Open and select the indoor mapping image file.
4. A dialog box will confirm that the file has been converted to a .map file with the same
file name.
5. At the Geo Map? dialog box, answer No to create the indoor map.
6. In the File pull-down menu, select Save or Save As to save the file to a USB flash drive.
The file will be needed in the next section, Instrument Settings on page 6-8.

Note A USB flash drive is required to transfer maps to the instrument.

Figure 6-6. Indoor Floor Plan Map Created with Map Master

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Instrument Settings
Setup
1. Create the appropriate map with Anritsu Map Master. Refer to Anritsu Map Master
on page 6-3. Outdoor mapping requires a GeoEmbedded map or the default grid.
2. Open up Coverage Mapping by pressing the Menu key and selecting the Spectrum
Analyzer icon or press Shift then Mode (9), highlight Spectrum Analyzer and press Enter.
3. Press Shift then Measure (4). Press the More submenu key then press the Coverage
Mapping submenu key. Confirm that coverage mapping is On.
Continue step 4 for outdoor coverage mapping only. GPS must be off for indoor
mapping.
4. Turn on GPS.
a. Press Shift then System (8).
b. Press the GPS submenu key.
c. Connect a GPS antenna to the SMA connector.
d. Turn on GPS. On should be underlined in the GPS submenu key.
e. Press GPS info and verify that the information from three or more satellites is
captured. Press Esc to close the info box.
It may take several minutes for the GPS receiver to track at least three satellites.
When it does the GPS icon at the top of the screen will turn green. Refer to the
User Guide for your instrument for additional information about GPS.
Recall a Map (Indoor or Outdoor Coverage)
The instrument allows you to recall a .map file (created with Anritsu Map Master). With a
valid GPS signal the current location will be displayed on an outdoor map or an arrow will
show the direction of the current location if it is outside the map coverage area. With an
indoor map the user positions the cross at the current location using the touchscreen, or by
using the arrow keys and then Enter.
Connect the USB flash drive that has the map file or files created in Anritsu Map Master
on page 6-3 to the instrument.
1. Select the Coverage Mapping submenu key.
2. Press the Save/Recall Points/Map submenu key.
3. Press Recall a Map and select the appropriate map from the USB flash drive.
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to the desired map and press Enter to select.
Step 5 and 6 apply for outdoor coverage mapping only.
5. The new map file will be displayed and the current location (if within the
GPS boundaries of the displayed map) is shown as a cross with outdoor mapping.
6. If the current location is outside the map boundaries, an arrow will indicate the
direction of the current location in relation to the displayed map.

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If you do not see the USB drive in the Recall menu:

Note 1. Press the Refresh Directories key.

2. If the drive is still not visible, remove and then reconnect the USB flash drive.
3. Reformat the USB flash drive and copy the map files to the reformatted drive.

Recall the Default Grid

The instrument is able to make coverage mapping measurements even when an Anritsu Map
Master file of the current indoor or outdoor location is not available. In such cases, use the
default grid map, save the KML points, and recall them at a later time with a map. Refer to
Mapping Save/Recall Menu on page 6-20 for additional information on recalling saved maps
and .kml data.

When using the default grid the coverage area for outdoor cover mapping is fixed
Note at 10 x 10 miles. For indoor coverage mapping, the grid size would be the indoor
map files dimensions (666 pixels by 420 pixels).

1. Select the Coverage Mapping submenu key.

2. Press the Save/Recall Points/Map submenu key.
3. Press the Recall Default Grid submenu key.

Figure 6-7. Coverage Mapping with the Default Grid. Same .kml data as Figure 6-2

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Map the Signal Strength

Coverage Mapping supports RSSI measurement or ACPR measurement during mapping.
ACPR
1. Select the Coverage Mapping submenu key.
2. Press the Measurement Setup submenu key.
3. Press ACPR once to select and again to open the setup menu.
a. Enter the Main and Adjacent Channel Bandwidths.
b. Enter the Channel Spacing.
c. Enter Good Passing Criteria and the Poor threshold level.
d. The main channel power indicator in the bottom part and the data collection
squares will display colors as shown below:
Red Value (Poor) < Yellow Value < Green Value (Good)
4. Press the Start Data Collection main menu key. Data will be collected at the time or
distance interval based on the setting in Point Distance/Time Setup Menu
on page 6-22. The color of the squares indicate the power level based on the ACPR
setup.
5. Press the Stop Data Collection main menu key. Save the collected data as a .kml file,
a tab-delimited text file (.mtd) or a .jpg file. Refer to Mapping Save/Recall Menu
on page 6-20.

Note The collected data can be saved in multiple formats.

RSSI
1. Select the Coverage Mapping submenu key.
2. Press the Measurement Setup submenu key.
3. Press RSSI once to select and again to open the setup menu.
4. Set the threshold levels: Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Poor.
5. Press the Start Data Collection main menu key. Data will be collected at the time or
distance interval based on the setting in Point Distance/Time Setup Menu
on page 6-22. The color of the squares indicates the power level based on the RSSI
setup.
6. Press the Stop Data Collection main menu key. Save the collected data as a .kml file,
a tab-delimited text file (.mtd) or a .jpg file. Refer to Mapping Save/Recall Menu
on page 6-20.

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There are two options for interior coverage mapping considering the instrument
does not have location or distance information available without GPS.
Option 1: Sets the Repeat Type to Time and walk the perimeter of the coverage
area. Press the touchscreen at each turn and the unit will interpolate collected data
Note points based on the Repeat Time setting.
Option 2: Set the Repeat Type to Distance and walk the coverage area. Press the
touchscreen at any time that signal power data points in required.
The saved .kml file in either option will not have GPS data, but it will plot on a
666 x 420 grid with RSSI or ACPR data for each captured point.

Save the Coverage Mapping Information

There are three save options in Coverage Mapping: Save KML Points, Save Tab Delimited
Points on page 6-12 or Save JPG on page 6-13.

Save KML Points

Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save KML Points. At the Save menu, press Enter.
The following information is saved for the points and vectors currently displayed on the
screen:
Signal strength
Setup (frequency, RBW, VBW, and detection type)
Current location
The .kml file can be opened and viewed with Google Earth (Figure 6-8 on page 6-12) and can
also be recalled and viewed on the instrument. Refer to Mapping Save/Recall Menu on
page 6-20 for additional information.

Installing Google Earth

1. Go to the web site: http://earth.google.com/.
2. Click Download Google Earth and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. After download, install Google Earth on your computer.
Note 4. Double-click on the saved .kml file to view the measurements Google Earth.
After Google Earth is opened, user instructions and several types of help are
available from the Help pull-down menu.
Saved .kml files can not be viewed directly from the instrument using
Google Earth, the files need to be first copied to a USB memory stick.

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Figure 6-8. Coverage Mapping KML File in Google Earth

All files will be stored in the default save location. To change the default location,
Press Shift then File (7) to enter File menu. Press Change Save Location. Create
Note a new folder or change the current location on the USB flash drive or in the
instruments storage memory. Press Set Location to make this the new default
location for saving files.

Save Tab Delimited Points

Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save Tab Delimited Points. At the Save menu, press Enter.
A tab delimited text file (.mtd) will be saved to the current location for the coverage mapping
data currently displayed on the screen.

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Save JPG
Press Save/Recall Points/Map then Save Jpg. At the Save menu, press Enter. A .jpg file of the
current screen will be saved.

Figure 6-9. Time Interval Coverage Mapping Saved as a .jpg File

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6-5 Coverage Mapping Menus

Figure 6-10 though Figure 6-15 show the map of the Spectrum Analyzer menus. Refer to
Chapter 2, Spectrum Analyzer for the details of the menus and associated submenus.
Section 6-6 describes the details of Coverage Mapping (Option 431) menus and associated
submenus.

Frequency Amplitude Span BW Marker (1/2)

A
Center Freq Reference Level Span RBW Marker

1.931 250 GHz 10 dBm 1.000 MHz 3 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6

Start Freq Scale Span Up Auto RBW On

1.930 611 500 GHz 10 dB/div 1-2-5 On Off Off

Stop Freq Auto Atten Span Down VBW Delta

1.931 666 500 GHz On Off 1-2-5 1 MHz On Off

Atten Lvl Auto VBW

Span A Full Span Peak Search
30.0 dB Option 89 On Off
Only
Freq Step RL Offset RBW/VBW Marker Freq
Zero Span D to
1.000 MHz 0.0 dB 3 Center

Signal Span/RBW Marker

Units B Last Span to
Standard 300 Ref Lvl

Channel Pre Amp More

Peak E
25 On Off Options

Cell, Site Channel Increment

and Spectrum Detection C Back More F
Master only 1

Option 89 Only

Units Detection Zero Span IF Output Marker & Peak Marker (2/2)
B C D E F
Marker Noise
dBm Peak Normal Peak Search
On Off

Next Peak Market Table

dBV RMS 4 MHz BW
Left On Off

Next Peak All Markers

dBmV Negative 10 MHz BW
Right Off

Delta Marker Counter Marker

dBuV Sample 16 MHz BW to
Span On Off

Marker Freq Set Marker

Volt Quasi-peak 32 MHz BW to to
Center Channel

Marker Marker Style

Watt Back to
Ref Lvl Fixed Tracking

Peak Threshold Marker 1 Reference

Back
10.00% On Off

Back Back Back

Figure 6-10. Main Menu Keys

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Sweep

Sweep

Single Continuous

Sweep Mode Sweep Mode

Reset Fast

Sweep

Performance
Detection Detection

Min Sweep Time Peak No FFT

50 Ms

Trigger RMS
Trigger
Type
Free
Option 90 Gated Sweep Negative Show Help
Only Gated Sweep Run
Setup
Gated Sweep
External Sample Back
On Off

Gate Source
Video Quasi-peak
External

Gate Polarity Change

Trigger
Rising Falling Position

Gate Delay Manual

Back
0 us Trigger

Gate Length

500 us

Zero Span Time

Back
300 ms

Back

Figure 6-11. Sweep Submenu Keys

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Measure

Field

Strength Measure 2/2 Coverage Mapping

On
OCC BW
Off

Channel Save/Recall
Refer to
Emission Mask G
Chapter 2
Power Points/Map

Coverage
ACPR
Refer to
Chapter 2 Mapping

AM/FM Measurement
H
Demod Setup

Point
C/I Measurement Off Distance/Time I
Setup

Measurement Off Back Back

More Start Data Collection

Mapping Save/Recall Measurement Setup Points Distance/Time

G H I
Save Repeat Type
KML RSSI RSSI
Points Time Distance

Save Repeat Time

Tab Delimited ACPR ACPR
Points 00:00:10
Excellent
Save Repeat Distance
-20.0 dBm
JPG 0.00 m
Main Ch BW Very Good
Save
Tab Delimited Back 10.350 MHz -40.0 dBm
Points
Adj Ch BW Good
Distance Units
Recall a Map 10.350 MHz -60.0 dBm
m ft
Ch Spacing Poor
Recall KML
Points 10.350 MHz -100 dBm
Only
Adj Ch dB Offset
Recall KML Back Delete
Points 0.0 dB ALL
With Map Points
Good
Recall
Default -40.0 dBm Back
Grid
Poor

-100.0 dBm

Back
Back

Figure 6-12. Measure Submenu Keys

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Trace Trace A Ops Trace B Ops Trace C Ops Trace Info

M N O
Trace Display
Normal -> A A -> B A -> C
A B C Trace A Only

View Display
Max Hold -> A B <-> C B <-> C
Blank Trace B Only

Write Display
Min Hold -> A Max Hold -> B Max Hold -> C
Hold Trace C Only

Trace A Display
Average -> A Min Hold -> B Min Hold -> C
Operations All Traces

Trace B # of Averages Top

M A-B -> C of
Operations 10 List

Trace C Page
N Back B-A -> C
Operations Up

Reset Relative Ref Page

Back
Trace 10.0 dB Down

Relative Scale Bottom

Trace Info O of
10 dB/div List

Figure 6-13. Trace Submenu Keys

Limit Edit Limit Move Limit Envelope Limit Advanced

P Q R
Limit Frequency Move Limit Limit Line Type
to Current Create Envelope
Upper Lower 1.964 718 182 GHz Center Freq Absolute Relative

On Amplitude Move Limit Update Limit Mirror

U/D
Off -75.0 dBm 0.0 dB Envelope Amplitude Off On

Add Move Limit Upper Points Save

Limit Edit L/R
Point 0 Hz 21 Limit

Add Move Limit Upper Offset Recall

Limit Move P
Vertical to Marker 1 3.0 dB Limit

Delete Offset from Marker 1 Upper Shape

Limit Envelope Q
Point 10.0 dB Square Slope

Next
Limit Advanced R Point Back
Left

Limit Alarm Next

Point Back Back
On Off Right

Set Default Limit Back

Figure 6-14. Limit Submenu Keys

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Options

Impedance

50 Ohm 75 Ohm Other

Back

Figure 6-15. System Menu, Application Options Submenu Keys

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6-6 Coverage Mapping Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > More > Coverage Mapping

Coverage Mapping
On Off: Toggles Coverage Mapping On or Off. The current Map or the
Default Grid is displayed with Coverage Mapping is On. When Off, the
On instrument shows the standard spectrum display.
Off Save/Recall Map Points: Opens the Mapping Save/Recall Menu
on page 6-20.
Save/Recall
Measurement Setups: Opens the Measurement Setup Menu
Points/Map on page 6-21.
Point Distance/Time Setup: Opens the Point Distance/Time Setup Menu
on page 6-22.
Back: Returns to the Measure 2/2 Menu on page 2-49.
Measurement
Start/Stop Data Collection: Press this main menu key to start coverage
Setup
mapping data collection based on Measurement Setup settings and Point
Distance/Time Setup settings. A running count of collected data points is
Point displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press again to stop data collection.
Distance/Time
Setup

Back

Start Data Collection

Figure 6-16. Coverage Mapping Menu

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Mapping Save/Recall Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > More > Coverage Mapping > Save/Recall Points/Maps

Save KML Points: Press this button to save the KML points. FileName.kml
Mapping Save/Recall
will be stored in the selected location. From the File menu, press Save then
Save Change Save Location to change default location.
KML
Points Save Tab Delimited Points: Press this button to save the points in a tab
delimited text file. FileName.mtd will be stored in the selected location.
Save
Tab Delimited Save JPG: Press the Save JPG key to save a .jpg file of the current screen.
Points
Recall a Map: Opens the Recall menu for selecting a map created with the
Save Anritsu Map Master program to display on the screen.
Recall KML Point: Opens the Recall menu for selecting a .kml file.
JPG
Displays the saved locations overlaid on the default grid.
Recall KML Points With Map: Opens the Recall menu for selecting a .kml
Recall a Map
file. If you already have a geo referenced map or a default grid map, press
this key to recall previously stored KML points. This feature is useful if you
Recall KML made measurements earlier without the appropriate maps and would like to
Points now view the saved point locations overlaid on top of a map.
Only
Recall Default Grid: If you do not have a GPS embedded map but are out
Recall KML in the field making measurements and would like to save the KML points, the
Points Recall Default Grid submenu allows you to save points and the
With Map
corresponding GPS coordinates to view at a later time.
Recall Back: Returns to the Coverage Mapping Menu on page 6-19.
Default
Grid

Back

Figure 6-17. Mapping Save/Recall Menu

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Measurement Setup Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > More > Coverage Mapping > Measurement Setup

Measurement Setup
RSSI: Press this button select Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI).
This is a basic measurement of the power present in the received signal in
zero span and default RBW. Press the RSSI submenu key again to set the
RSSI
dBm levels for RSSI legend and the .kml push pins.
ACPR: Press this button to select Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR).
ACPR is the ratio of the power of the adjacent (lower and upper) channel to
ACPR
the main power channel. Press the ACPR key again to set the main channel
bandwidth, adjacent channel bandwidth, channel spacing, adjacent channel
offset and the power level qualifiers.
Back: Returns to the Coverage Mapping Menu on page 6-19.

Back

Figure 6-18. Measurement Setup Menu

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6-6 Coverage Mapping Menu Coverage Mapping (Option 431)

Point Distance/Time Setup Menu

Key Sequence: Shift > Measure (4) key > More > Coverage Mapping > Point Distance/Time Setup

Repeat Type: Toggles between using a Time or Distance interval for

Points Distance/Time
capturing data.
Repeat Type
Repeat Time: Sets the time interval when the Time is selected in the
Time Distance Repeat Type button.

Repeat Time
Repeat Distance: Sets the distance interval when the Distance is selected
in the Repeat Type button.
00:00:10
Distance Units: Toggles the unit of measure between meters and feet.
Repeat Distance Back: Returns to the Coverage Mapping Menu on page 6-19.
0.00 m

Distance Units

m ft

Delete
ALL
Points

Back

Figure 6-19. Point Distance/Time Setup Menu

Refer to Chapter 2, Spectrum Analyzer for additional spectrum analyzer menus.

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Chapter 7 AM/FM/PM Analyzer
(Option 509)

Not all instrument models offer every option. Please refer to the Technical Data
Note
Sheet of your instrument for available options.

7-1 Introduction
This chapter presents information and procedures that are used to make measurements
when using the optional AM/FM/PM Analyzer mode (Option 509).
The AM/FM/PM Analyzer provides display and analysis of the key characteristics of analog
AM, FM, and PM modulated signals. The AM/FM/PM Analyzer provides four different
displays:
1. RF Spectrum shows the RF Spectrum graph, which is similar to Spectrum Analyzer
mode with carrier power, carrier frequency, and occupied bandwidth measurements.
To get to this view, select the Measurements menu and then press RF Spectrum. To
change the occupied bandwidth measurement, press RF Spectrum again and make
changes as desired.
2. Audio Spectrum shows the demodulated audio spectrum along the with the following
measurements: Rate, RMS, Pk-Pk/2, SINAD, THD, and Distortion/Total. To change
X-axis values to 2 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, or 20 kHz, press Audio Spectrum again and
change Span. When analyzing FM and PM, the reference Y-axis value is also scalable.
3. Audio Waveform displays the time-domain demodulated waveform along with Rate,
RMS, Pk-Pk/2, SINAD, THD, and Distortion/Total measurements. The X-axis value
can be changed by pressing Audio Waveform and changing the Sweep Time. When
analyzing FM and PM, the reference Y-axis value is also scalable.
4. Summary displays all of the above mentioned measurements from RF Spectrum as
well as the demodulated signal.

Main Menu Keys in AM/FM/PM Analyzer mode:

Freq Amplitude Setup Measurements Marker

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7-2 General Measurement Setup AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-2 General Measurement Setup

Please refer to your User Guide for selecting the AM/FM/PM Analyzer mode and for setting
up basic functions such as GPS, limit lines, markers, and file management.
While a parameter value is being changed, the value is displayed in red both on the submenu
key face and in the sweep window.
1. Connect an antenna that is suitable for the measurements.
2. Press the Setup main menu key and then press the Demod Type submenu key to toggle
the setting to AM, FM, or PM signal analysis. The active setting is underlined on the
submenu key face.
3. While in the setup menu, you may choose to set the IFBW or to turn On or Off the
automatic IFBW (by pressing the Auto IFBW submenu key). The available values for
IFBW are: 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, and 300 kHz.
If the Auto IF BW function is On, then manually changing the IFBW turns it Off. When
the Auto IF BW function is On, the IFBW is automatically changed to the closest value
that is greater than, or equal to, the span. If the span is greater than 300 kHz, then the
IFBW is set to 300 kHz.
4. Press the Freq main menu key and press the Center Freq submenu key to set the desired
center frequency, and then press Set Carrier Freq to Center. Or, you may also choose a
Signal Standard, which sets the frequency. Use either Step 4 or Step 5.

If Demod Type is set to FM or PM, then the Set Carrier Freq to Center function
Note aligns the carrier to center only if the carrier is within the IFBW from the center
frequency.

5. Press the Signal Standard submenu key to open the list of Signal Standards. Choose a
signal standard and press the Enter key. The current signal standard is displayed at
the top of the sweep window. The frequency is automatically set when the signal
standard is selected. Use either Step 4 or Step 5.
6. Press the Channel submenu key to open the Channel Editor list box and set a channel.
7. Press the Span submenu key to open the Span menu and to set a span value.
8. Press the Amplitude main menu key to open the RF Amplitude menu. Here you may set
the scale or the power offset.
9. Press the Measurements main menu key to open the Measurements menu.
10. From the Measurements menu, choose RF Spectrum, Audio Spectrum,
Audio Waveform, or Summary.

Measurement values for SINAD, THD, and Distortion/Total apply only to single
Note tone modulation. For better accuracy of these measurements, the modulation rate
should be at least 0.7% of IFBW.

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-2 General Measurement Setup

11. If the RF Spectrum graph displays ADC error, then press the Amplitude main menu
key and then press Adjust Range. Pressing the Adjust Range submenu key sets the
Y-axis reference level based upon the signal strength. If the signal is too large (ADC
error) or too low, then pressing this key sets the reference level such that the signal is
displayed fully within the sweep window. The peak may be close to second grid from the
reference.
12. To listen to the audio component of an AM or FM signal, press the Audio Demod
submenu key. Audio demodulation is not available for PM signals.
13. In the Audio Demod menu, press the On / Off submenu key turn On or Off the audio
demodulation function. A Demod Type submenu key is available, as well as a Volume
submenu key.
14. To save or recall setups or measurements, press the Shift key and the File (7) key. Setup
files are saved with a .stp extension, and measurement files are saved with a .afp
extension.
15. Setups may also be saved or recalled by pressing the Shift key and the Preset (1) key.
Refer to your instrument User Guide for details.

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7-3 Example FM Demodulation Measurement AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-3 Example FM Demodulation Measurement

1. Press the Setup main menu key and then press the Demod Type submenu key to toggle
the setting to FM. The active setting is underlined on the submenu key face.
2. Press the Auto IFBW submenu key to set the IFBW frequency automatically. The active
setting is underlined on the submenu key face.
3. Press the IFBW submenu key to set the value manually. Doing so will automatically
turn Off the Auto_IFBW function. The available values for IFBW are: 1 kHz, 3 kHz,
10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, and 300 kHz.
4. Press the Freq main menu key to set the center frequency, the span, the signal
standard, or the channel.
From the RF Freq menu, you can press the Set Carrier To Center submenu key. This
adjusts the signal position within the sweep window.
5. Press the Amplitude main menu key to set the scale or the power offset. From the
RF Amplitude menu, you can also press the Adjust Range submenu key.
6. Press the Measurements main menu key to choose the desired type of measurement.
7. From the Measurements menu, you can press the RF Spectrum submenu key to view the
signal spectrum. Press the submenu again to set specific signal measurement
functions.
a. Press the Occ BW Method submenu key to select the preferred method of
presenting the occupied bandwidth, either by percent of the total received signal
power or by an amount better than the dBc that is set with the dBc submenu key.
b. Use the other two submenu keys as needed for signal presentation.
8. Press the Audio Spectrum submenu key to view the audio spectrum. Press the submenu
again to set the signal span or sweep scale.
9. From the Measurements menu, you can press the Audio Waveform submenu key to view
the audio waveform. Press the submenu again to set the sweep time or sweep scale.
In this view, you can see the PL tone (or CTCSS tone) at the leading edge of the signal.
10. From the Measurements menu, you can press the Audio Demod submenu key to listen to
the audio component of the FM signal. In this menu, you can choose wideband or
narrowband demodulation, you can set the demodulation time, and you can also set the
instrument speaker volume.
11. Press the Summary submenu key to view all of the signal characteristics in a table
format.

Measurement values for SINAD, THD, and Distortion/Total apply only to single
Note tone modulation. For better accuracy of these measurements, the modulation rate
should be at least 0.7% of IFBW.

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus

7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus

The AM/FM/PM Analyzer controls are accessed in the menus. The menus that are opened by
the 5 main menu keys are shown Figure 7-1.

Map of Main Menus

RF Freq RF Amplitude Measurements Marker

Center Freq Scale Marker

RF Spectrum
## Hz ## dB/div 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power Offset Audio Spectrum On

Span
## dB Off

Adjust
Freq Step Audio Waveform Delta
Range
## Hz On Off

Signal Summary Peak Search

Standard

Marker Freq
Channel to
## Center
Setup

Marker
Channel Increment Demod Type Audio Demod to
# AM FM PM
Ref Lvl

IFBW Save
Marker Table
## Hz Measurement
On Off

Set Carrier Freq

Auto IFBW All Markers
To
On Off Off
Center

Figure 7-1. Main Menus with AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 0509)

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7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

Map of Frequency Menus

RF Freq RF Span Standard List

Center Freq Span Display

## Hz ## Hz All Fav

Span Up Select/Deselect
Span
125 Favorite

Span Down
Freq Step Save Favorites
125
## Hz

Top
Signal Max Span of
Standard List

Channel Page
Min Span
## Up

Channel Increment Page

Last Span
# Down

Bottom
of
List

Set Carrier Freq

To Back
Center

Figure 7-2. Frequency Menus with AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 0509)

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus

Map of Measurements Menus

FM PM AM
RF Spectrum Measurements Audio Spectrum Audio Spectrum Audio Spectrum

Occ BW Method RF Spectrum Span Span Span

% Int Pwr > dBc ## Hz ## Hz ## Hz

% Audio Spectrum Scale % IFBW Scale milliRad

##.## % ##.## % ####

dBc Audio Waveform Back

#

Summary Back Back

Back

Audio Waveform Audio Waveform Audio Waveform

Audio Demod Sweep Time Sweep Time Sweep Time

## s ## s ## s

Save
Measurement Scale % IFBW Scale milliRad
##.## % ####

Back

Back Back

Figure 7-3. Measurements Menus with AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 0509)

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7-4 AM/FM/PM Analyzer Menus AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

Map of Audio Demod Menus

AM FM
Audio Demod Measurements Audio Demod

On RF Spectrum On
Off Off

Demod Type Audio Spectrum Demod Type

AM USB LSB WBdn NBnd

Demod Time Audio Waveform Demod Time

#s #s

Beat Freq Osc Summary Volume

# Hz

Volume

Audio Demod Back

Save
Back Measurement

Figure 7-4. Audio Demod Menus with AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 0509)

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-5 RF Freq (Frequency) Menu

7-5 RF Freq (Frequency) Menu

Key Sequence: Freq

Center Freq: Press to set the frequency that you desire to measure to be in
RF Freq
the center of the sweep window. Enter the desired frequency by using the
keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob. If entering a frequency by using
Center Freq
## Hz
the keypad, then the submenu key labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz.
Press the appropriate units key. Pressing the Enter key has the same affect
as pressing the MHz submenu key.
Span
Span: Press to open the Span menu (RF Span Menu on page 7-10). The
Span menu is used to set the frequency range over which the instrument will
sweep. The span can be set from 10 Hz to the maximum frequency range
Freq Step the product will support. See the product specifications for the maximum
## Hz
frequency. Span can also be set to zero span.
Step Freq: Press to set to enter the desired frequency step size. The
Signal frequency step specifies the amount by which a frequency will change when
Standard
the Up/Down arrow keys are pressed. The center frequency value can be
changed by using Freq Step. The active parameter will be changed by the
Channel frequency step when the Up/Down arrow keys are pressed. If Freq Step is
## the active parameter, nothing happens when the arrow keys are pressed.
The frequency step size can be any value from 1 Hz to the upper limit of the
Channel Increment instrument with a resolution of 1 Hz. Use the keypad or the rotary knob to
# change the Frequency Step size.
Signal Standard: Press to select a signal standard from the list of available
standards. You can edit this list of Signal Standards by using Master
Software Tools. Use the rotary knob or the arrow keys to scroll to the desired
standard, and then press the Enter key. Or press the Esc key to abort and
Set Carrier Freq exit without a change. Refer to the (Signal) Standard List Menu on
To
page 7-11.
Center
Channel: Press the Up/Down arrow keys, the keypad, or the rotary knob to
select a channel number for the selected signal standard. The center of the
channel is tuned to the center of the spectrum analyzer display.
Channel Increment: Press to set the increment value for the Channel #
submenu key
Set Carrier Freq To Center: Press to set the carrier frequency to the center
of the sweep window. If Demod Type is set to FM or PM, then the
Set Carrier Freq to Center function aligns the carrier to center only if the
carrier is within the IFBW from the center frequency.
Figure 7-5. RF Freq Menu

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7-6 RF Span Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-6 RF Span Menu

Key Sequence: Freq > Span

Span: Press to set the RF Span. If you use the numeric keypad to enter a
RF Span
value, then the submenu keys change to Units of GHz, MHz, kHz, or Hz.
Span
Pressing the Enter key is the same as pressing the MHz submenu key. You
## Hz may also use the rotary knob or the arrow keys, then press the Enter key.
Span Up: Press to increase the Span. If starting at 10,000 kHz, the span
Span Up increases to 20,000 kHz, 50,000 kHz, 100,000kHz, 200,000kHz,
125 500,000 kHz, 1000 Mhz, 2000 Mhz, and 5000 MHz. Each press of this
submenu key increases the span to one of these listed values.
Span Down Span Down: Press to decrease the Span. If starting at 5,000 MHz, then
125 span decreases to 2000 Mhz, 1000 Mhz, 500,000 kHz, 200,000kHz,
100,000kHz, 50,000 kHz, 20,000 kHz, and 10,000 kHz. Each press of this
submenu key decreases the span to one of these listed values.
Max Span
Max Span: Press to set the span to 5,000 MHz, the maximum value.
Min Span: Press to set the span to 5,000 kHz, the minimum value.
Min Span Last Span: Press to set the span to the previously set span value.
Back: Press to return to the RF Freq menu.

Last Span

Back

Figure 7-6. RF Span Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-7 (Signal) Standard List Menu

7-7 (Signal) Standard List Menu

Key Sequence: Freq > Signal Standard

Display
Standard List
All Fav: Press to display all available signal standards, or just those that
Display have been marked as favorites. The current setting is underlined on the
All Fav submenu key face.
Select/Deselect Favorite: Press to mark (select) or unmark (deselect)
Select/Deselect signal standards in the Signal Standards list box.
Favorite
Save Favorites: Press to save any selections (or de-escalations) in the list.
Top of List: Press to move the list display to show the first (top of list)
Save Favorites standards.
Page Up: Press to move through the list one page at a time.
Top Page Down: Press to move through the list one page at a time.
of
List Bottom of List: Press to move the list display to show the last (bottom of
list) standards.
Page
Up

Page
Down

Bottom
of
List

Figure 7-7. (Signal) Standard List Menu

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7-8 Amplitude Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-8 Amplitude Menu

Key Sequence: Amplitude

Scale: Press to set the scaling factor in dB per division. Use the rotary knob,
RF Amplitude
the arrow keys, or the numeric keypad, then press the Enter key.
Scale Power Offset: Press to set the power offset in dB. Use the rotary knob, the
## dB/div
arrow keys, or the numeric keypad, then press the Enter key.
Adjust Range: Press to change the reference level if the signal strength is
Power Offset too high (ADC error) or too low.
## dB

Adjust
Range

Figure 7-8. Amplitude Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-9 Setup Menu

7-9 Setup Menu

Key Sequence: Setup or (Shift + 3)

Demod Type
Setup
AM FM PM: Press to set the demodulation type to one of these three
Demod Type options. The selection toggles through the three choices, and the current
AM FM PM setting is underlined on the submenu key.
IFBW: Press to set the intermediate frequency bandwidth (IFBW) and use
IFBW the number keypad, the arrow keys, or the rotary knob to set the value. The
## Hz available values for IFBW are: 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, and
300 kHz.
Auto IFBW Auto IFBW
On Off Off On: Press to turn On or Off the automatic selection of the intermediate
frequency bandwidth (IFBW). The selection toggles between the two
choices, and the current setting is underlined on the submenu key.
Figure 7-9. Setup Menu

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7-10 Measurements Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-10 Measurements Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements or (Shift + 4)
The measurements that are displayed by the choices in this menu are AM or FM or PM,
depending upon the demodulation type that you select from the Setup menu.

RF Spectrum: Press to turn On the RF Spectrum measurement. The circle

Measurements
on the submenu key face is red when the measurement is active. When the
circle is red, press this submenu key again to open the RF Spectrum menu.
RF Spectrum
Audio Spectrum: Press to turn On the Audio Spectrum measurement. The
circle on the submenu key face is red when the measurement is active.
When the circle is red, press this submenu key again to open the
Audio Spectrum
Audio Spectrum menu.
Audio Waveform: Press to turn On the Audio Waveform measurement.
Audio Waveform
The circle on the submenu key face is red when the measurement is active.
When the circle is red, press this submenu key again to open the
Audio Waveform menu.
Summary Summary: Press to view a summary of the RF Spectrum, Audio Spectrum,
and Audio Waveform measurements. The circle on the submenu key face is
red when the measurement is active. The results are displayed in table
format.
Audio Demod: Press to open the Auto Demod menu.
Save Measurement: Opens the Save menu..
Audio Demod

Save
Measurement

Figure 7-10. Measurements Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-11 RF Spectrum Menu

7-11 RF Spectrum Menu

Key Sequence: Measurements or (Shift + 4) > RF Spectrum > RF Spectrum

Occ BW Method
RF Spectrum
% Int Pwr >dBc: Press to select a method of presenting the occupied
Occ BW Method
bandwidth, either by percent of the total received signal power or by an
% Int Pwr > dBc amount greater than the dBc that is set with the dBc submenu key. The
selection toggles through the choices, and the current setting is underlined
on the submenu key.
%
##.## % %: Press to set the percent for the Occupied BW calculation if the selected
Occ BW Method is % Int Pwr.
dBc dBc: Press to set the dBc for the Occupied BW calculation if the selected
# Occ BW Method is >dBc.
Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-11. RF Spectrum Menu

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7-12 Audio Spectrum AM Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-12 Audio Spectrum AM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Spectrum > Audio Spectrum

AM
Span: Press to set the AM audio spectrum span. Use the numeric keypad,
Audio Spectrum
the rotary knob, or the arrow keys to set the value. Valid values are 2 kHz,
5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 20 kHz.
Span
## Hz Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-12. Audio Spectrum AM Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-13 Audio Waveform AM Menu

7-13 Audio Waveform AM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Waveform > Audio Waveform

AM
Audio Waveform
Sweep Time: Press to set the sweep time. If you use the numeric keypad to
Sweep Time enter a value, then the submenu keys change to Time in units of s, ms, s,
## s ns, or ps.
Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-13. Audio Waveform AM Menu

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7-14 Audio Spectrum FM Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-14 Audio Spectrum FM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Spectrum > Audio Spectrum

FM
Span: Press to set the FM audio spectrum span. Use the numeric keypad,
Audio Spectrum
the rotary knob, or the arrow keys to set the value. Valid values are 2 kHz,
5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 20 kHz.
Span
## Hz Scale % IFBW: Press to set the sweep scale in percent of intermediate
frequency bandwidth (IFBW). Use the numeric keypad, the rotary knob, or
Scale % IFBW
the arrow keys to set the percent value.
##.## % Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-14. Audio Spectrum FM Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-15 Audio Waveform FM Menu

7-15 Audio Waveform FM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Waveform > Audio Waveform

FM
Sweep Time: Press to set the sweep time. If you use the numeric keypad to
Audio Waveform
enter a value, then the submenu keys change to Time in units of s, ms, s,
ns, or ps. The output turns On at the level that has been set with the
Sweep Time
## s
Output Power submenu key. The current state (Off or On) is underlined.
Scale % IFBW: Press to set the sweep scale in percent of intermediate
Scale % IFBW
frequency bandwidth (IFBW). Use the numeric keypad, the rotary knob, or
##.## % the arrow keys to set the percent value.
Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-15. Audio Waveform FM Menu

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7-16 Audio Spectrum PM Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-16 Audio Spectrum PM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Spectrum > Audio Spectrum

PM
Span: Press to set the PM audio spectrum span. Use the numeric keypad,
Audio Spectrum
the rotary knob, or the arrow keys to set the value. Valid values are 2 kHz,
5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 20 kHz.
Span
## Hz Scale milli-Rad: Press to set the scale in milliradians. Use the numeric
keypad, the rotary knob, or the arrow keys to enter a value.
Scale milliRad Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.
####

Back

Figure 7-16. Audio Spectrum PM Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-17 Audio Waveform PM Menu

7-17 Audio Waveform PM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Waveform > Audio Waveform

PM
Sweep Time: Press to set the sweep time. If you use the numeric keypad to
Audio Waveform enter a value, then the submenu keys change to Time in units of s, ms, s,
ns, or ps.
Sweep Time
## s Scale milli-Rad: Press to set the sweep scale in milliradians. Use the
numeric keypad, the rotary knob, or the arrow keys to enter a value.
Scale milliRad Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.
####

Back

Figure 7-17. Audio Waveform PM Menu

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7-18 Audio Demod AM Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-18 Audio Demod AM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Demod

AM
On Off: Press to turn On and Off the auto demodulation function. The
Audio Demod
current state (On or Off) is underlined on the submenu key.
On Demod Type: Press to select the type of desired demodulation: AM, USB,
Off or LSB. The selection toggles through the choices, and the current setting is
underlined on the submenu key.
Demod Type Demod Time: Press to set the demodulation time. If you use the numeric
AM USB LSB keypad to enter a value, then the submenu keys change to Time in units of
min, s, ms, or s. Demodulation time denotes the audio playback time. Audio
Demod Time playback and the graph display occur one after the other. For example, if the
#s demodulation time is chosen as 3 seconds, then one complete sweep of
graph display occurs followed by 3 seconds of audio playback, followed by
one sweep of graph display, followed by 3 seconds of audio playback, and
Beat Freq Osc
# Hz
so on.
Volume: Press to set the instrument speaker volume for listening to the
demodulated signal.
Volume
Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-18. Auto Demod AM Menu

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AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509) 7-19 Audio Demod FM Menu

7-19 Audio Demod FM Menu

Key Sequence: Measure or (Shift + 4) > Audio Demod

FM
On Off: Press to turn On and Off the auto demodulation function. The
Audio Demod
current state (On or Off) is underlined on the submenu key.
On Demod Type: Press to select the type of desired demodulation: wideband
Off (W-Bnd) or narrow band (N-Bnd). The selection toggles between the
choices, and the current setting is underlined on the submenu key.
Demod Type Demod Time: Press to set the demodulation time. If you use the numeric
WBdn NBnd keypad to enter a value, then the submenu keys change to Time in units of
min, s, ms, or s. Demodulation time denotes the audio playback time. Audio
Demod Time playback and the graph display occur one after the other. For example, if the
#s demodulation time is chosen as 3 seconds, then one complete sweep of
graph display occurs followed by 3 seconds of audio playback, followed by
one sweep of graph display, followed by 3 seconds of audio playback, and
Volume so on.
Volume: Press to set the instrument speaker volume for listening to the
demodulated signal.
Back: Press to return to the Measurements menu.

Back

Figure 7-19. Auto Demod FM Menu

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7-20 Marker Menu AM/FM/PM Analyzer (Option 509)

7-20 Marker Menu

Key Sequence: Marker

Marker
Marker
1 2 3 4 5 6: Press to turn On a specific marker. Each press of the
submenu key toggles to the next marker number. The active (selected)
Marker
1 2 3 4 5 6
marker is underlined on the submenu key.
On Off: Press to turn On and Off the selected marker. The current setting is
On
underlined on the submenu key.
Off Delta
On Off: Press to turn On and Off a delta marker. You are prompted for a
Delta
delta offset frequency, either positive or negative from the frequency of the
On Off current active marker. The current setting is underlined on the submenu key.
Peak Search: Press to place the currently active marker on the highest
Peak Search signal amplitude that is currently displayed in the sweep window.
Marker Freq to Center: Press to move the frequency that is noted by the
active marker to the center frequency position and the center of the sweep
Marker Freq
to window.
Center
Marker to Ref Lvl: Press to set the amplitude of the currently active marker
Marker
as the reference level, which is the top horizontal line in the sweep window.
to Marker Table
Ref Lvl
On Off: Press to turn On or Off the marker table, which is displayed below
the sweep window. The table is automatically sized to display all markers
Marker Table that are turned on. In addition to the marker frequency and amplitude, the
On Off table also shows delta frequencies and delta amplitudes for all markers that
have deltas entered for them. The current setting is underlined on the
All Markers submenu key.
Off
All Markers Off: Press to turn Off all markers.

Figure 7-20. Marker Menu

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Index
Numerics channel scanner
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a . . . . . . . . . 2-18 custom setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
A sample procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
ACPR menu script master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 channel scanner menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Custom Scan menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
adjacent channel power . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 CW signal generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
AM/FM Demod menu
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 D
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 delta marker
AM/FM/PM analyzer menu map . . . . . 7-5 AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
AM/FM/PM analyzer, main topic . . . . . 7-1 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
AM/FM/SSB demodulation . . . . . . . . 2-17 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Amplitude menu Detection menu
AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
channel scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
E
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
emission mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49, 3-40
analysis mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
antenna calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 F
attenuator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 field strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Audio Demod Field Strength menu
AM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-22 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
FM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-23 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Audio Spectrum Freq menu
AM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-16 AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
FM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-18 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . 2-27, 3-24
PM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-20 Freq Scan menu, channel scanner . . . . 4-8
Audio Waveform
AM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-17 G
FM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-19 gated sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 2-39
PM (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . 7-21 Gated Sweep menu
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
B spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
BW menu GSM channel power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 I
in-band spurious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
C in-band/out-of-channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
C/I menu interference analyzer
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 measurement options . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 RSSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Carrier to Interference ratio (C/I) . . . 2-18 signal ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
channel power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Channel Power menu spectrogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 interference analyzer menus . . . . . . . 3-18
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Channel Scan menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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L menu (Interference Analyzer)

Limit Advanced menu ACPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-65 AM/FM Demod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Limit Edit menu BW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-60 C/I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Channel Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Limit Envelope menu Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Field Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Limit menu Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-59 Limit Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Limit Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Limit Move menu Limit Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-62 Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Marker & Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Marker 2/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
M Measure 2/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Marker menu Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-24 OCC BW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Options (Application) . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 RSSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Measure menu Signal ID . 3-44, 3-45, 3-46, 6-20, 6-21,
spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 6-22
measure menu Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
measurement mode selection . . . . . . . . 1-1 Spectogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Measurements menu Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
channel scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Trace A Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
menu (AM/FM/PM) Trace B Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Trace C Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Audio Demod AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 menu map
Audio Demod FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Spectrum AM . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 channel scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Audio Spectrum FM . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Audio Spectrum PM . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . .2-22, 6-14
Audio Waveform AM . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Audio Waveform FM . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 O
Audio Waveform PM . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 OCC BW menu
Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
RF Freq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 occupied bandwidth (OBW)
RF Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 channel power meast example . . 2-11
Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 interference analyzer menu . . . . . 3-35
Standard List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 interference analyzer menu key . 3-34
spectrum analyzer measurement 2-10
spectrum analyzer menu . . . . . . . 2-44

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option Signal Strength menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

25, interference analyzer . . . . . . . . 3-1 SPA bandwidth parameters . . . . . . . . . 2-2
27, channel scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 SPA measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
28, CW signal generator . . . . . . . . 5-1 Span menu
509, AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . 7-1 AM/FM/PM analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
89, zero span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
out-of-band spurious emission . . . . . . 2-14 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Span/RBW ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
P spectogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
preamplifier settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Spectogram menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
R spectrum analyzer menus . . . . . 2-22, 6-14
RBW to VBW ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Standard List menu (AM/FM/PM) . . 7-11
received signal strength indicator . . . . 3-5 Sweep menu
resolution bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
RF Freq menu (AM/FM/PM) . . . . . . . . 7-9 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
RF Spectrum menu (AM/FM/PM) . . . 7-15 sweep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
RSSI menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 sweep parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
sweep speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
S
safety symbols T
for safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety-2 Trace menu
in manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety-1 interference analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
on equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety-1 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Scan Script Master menu . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Trigger menu
Scanner menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . 2-40, 3-51
script master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Triggering menu
Setup (AM/FM/PM) menu . . . . . . . . . 7-13 spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . 2-41, 3-52
signal ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 V
Signal ID menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 video bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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