Anritsu MA2700A Handheld Interference Hunter User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Anritsu

Table of Contents

WARRANTY
General Information
MA2700A Overview
References
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Anritsu MA2700A Handheld Interference Hunter User Guide

WARRANTY

The Anritsu product listed on the title page is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the original purchaser. Anritsu is not liable for consequential damages

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear. Also, the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty is expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANRITSU COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. THE USER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PRODUCT. ANY LIABILITY OF PROVIDER OR MANUFACTURER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANRITSU COMPANY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ANRITSU COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

NOTICE

Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personneland 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.

Notes On Export Management

This product and its manuals may require an Export License or approval by the government of the product country of origin for re-export from your country.
Before you export this product or any of its manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled.
When disposing of export-controlled items, the products and manuals need to be broken or shredded to such a degree that they cannot be unlawfully used for military purposes.

UPDATES

Updates, can be downloaded from the Anritsu Website at:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us

CE Conformity Marking

Anritsu affixes the CE Conformity marking onto its conforming products in accordance with Council Directives of The Council Of The European Communities in order to indicate that these products conform to the EMC, LVD, RoHS, and RED directives of the European Union (EU)

European Parliament and Council Directive 2012/19/EU

Equipment Marked with the crossed-out Wheelie Bin symbol complies with the European Parliament and Council Directive 2012/19/EU (the “WEEE Directive”) in the European Union.

For Products placed on the EU market after August 13, 2012, please contact your local representative at the end of the product’s useful life to arrange disposal in accordance with your initial contract and the local law.

RCM Conformity Marking

Anritsu affixes the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) onto its conforming products in accordance with the electromagnetic compliance regulations of Australia and New Zealand in order to indicate that these products conform to the EMC regulations of Australia and New Zealand.

UKCA Conformity Marking

Anritsu affixes the UKCA Conformity marking onto its conforming products in accordance with the United Kingdom conformity assessment body (CAB) in order to indicate that these products conform to the market of Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland).

KCC Conformity Marking

Anritsu affixes the Korean Communications Commissions (KCC) mark onto its conforming products in accordance with the electromagnetic compliance regulations of Korea

Recycle Marking

Anritsu affixes the universal recycle symbol onto its products to indicate that the marked part is made from recyclable materials and should be recycled. Materials should be recycled in accordance with your local regulatory requirements.

Canadian ICES-001 Conformity Marking

CAN/ICES-1
(A)/NMB-1(A)

Anritsu affixes the CAN ICES-1(A)/NMB-1(A) compliance label onto its conforming products in accordance with the following Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standards.
ICES-001 — Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Radio Frequency Generators

Safety Symbols

To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to product malfunction, Anritsu Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own safety, please read the information carefully before operating the product.

Danger

This indicates a risk from a very dangerous condition or procedure that could result in serious injury or death and possible loss related to product malfunction. Follow all precautions and procedures to minimize this risk.

Warning

This indicates a risk from a hazardous condition or procedure that could result in light-to-severe injury or loss related to product malfunction. Follow all precautions and procedures to minimize this risk.

Caution

This indicates a risk from a hazardous procedure that could result in loss related to product malfunction. Follow all precautions and procedures to minimize this risk.

Safety Symbols Used on Product and in Manuals

The following safety symbols are used inside or on the product 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 product. Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all Anritsu products. 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.

For Safety

Danger

Using the MA2700A InterferenceHunter while a car is in motion could be dangerous and lead to serious accidents.

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 product performance may be reduced. Moreover, this alert mark is sometimes used with other marks and descriptions indicating other dangers.

Warning

This product can not be repaired by the operator. Do not attempt to remove the product covers or to disassemble internal components. Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards should service this product. There are high-voltage parts in this product presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.

Caution

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 instrument’s front 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 instrument’s 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

General Information

Introduction

This user guide provides an overview of the Anritsu InterferenceHunter MA2700A Handheld Direction Finding System.
The MA2700A easy-to-use handheld direction finding includes an internal preamplifier, a GPS receiver, and an electronic compass.

Caution: Do not use the MA2700A InterferenceHunter while driving. It is best practice to stop in a safe location, park, and turn off the car before using the MA2700A InterferenceHunter

MA2700A Specifications

Refer to the MA2700A Technical Data Sheet (11410-00692).

Additional Documentation

This MA2700A InterferenceHunter User Guide is part of a set of manuals that describe remote spectrum analyzer functions with the Anritsu InterferenceHunter MA2700A handheld direction finding system. Refer to your Anritsu instrument product page for additional documentation and information on setting the measurement parameters, manually connecting to the MA2700A, locating the interfering signal, and interference mapping.
A complete suite of computer software applications are available for download:
https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/products/ma2700a

Preventive Maintenance

MA2700A preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning the USB and RF connector. For a complete instructional guide to connector care, see the Anritsu RF and Microwave Connector Care Instruction Sheet (10100-00031).

ESD Caution

The MA2700A, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Coaxial cables and antennas often build up a static charge, which (if allowed to discharge by connecting directly to the instrument without discharging the static charge) may damage the MS2700 input circuitry. Instrument operators must be aware of the potential for ESD damage and take all necessary precautions.

Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices, equipment, and practices. Because these apply to the MA2700A, it is recommended that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas to the instrument. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or load device to the cable or antenna prior to attaching to the MA2700A. It is important to remember that the operator may also carry a static charge that can cause damage. Following the practices outlined in the above standards will ensure a safe environment for both personnel and equipment.

Contacting Anritsu

To contact Anritsu, visit the following URL and select the services in your region: http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us

MA2700A Overview

Instrument Setup

Use the procedures in this chapter to connect the MA2700A to an Anritsu spectrum analyzer. When the MA2700A is attached with a directional antenna and connected to an Anritsu instrument, pressing the MA2700A trigger captures an interfering signals location and information

Note: The Anritsu Instrument must have interference analysis options installed and firmware to use the MA2700A.

Instrument Description

Figure 2-1. MA2700A Overview

USB cable, connect to Anritsu instrument
Coaxial cable with type N male connector to instrument’s RF In.
Coupling nut for antenna connector.
Antenna connector (male type N). Connect directional antenna or filter and antenna combination. Refer to for additional information.
Pulling the MA2700A trigger prompts the Anritsu analyzer to beep. Release the trigger after the initial beep (< 1 second) to capture location and signal data. Release the trigger after the second beep (~ 2 seconds) to toggle the preamp in the MA2700A and the Anritsu analyzer’s preamp On or Off. The Field Master series analyzer preamp functions are provided in the instrument user interface menu and the MA2700A preamp is not used.
Internal electronic compass and GPS receiver
Included shoulder strap
Internal preamplifier
1/4-20 UNC tripod mount

Connections

Connect the MA2700A to an instrument for locating interference signals as follows:

Connect a directional antenna to the male N-connector (inside the coupling nut).

Figure 2-2. MA2700A with Attached Yagi Antenna

Connect the USB cable between the MA2700A and the Anritsu instrument.
Connect the coaxial cable between the MA2700A and the Anritsu instrument’s RF Input connector

Once detected, the MA2700A can be used to capture bearing and/or GPS data while in other interference mode measurements and even other supported instrument measurement modes, including spectrum analyzer mode.

Compass Calibration

Anritsu recommends calibrating the MA2700A electronic compass before the first use and afterwards if the Anritsu instrument connected to the MA2700A is displaying unexpected signal direction readings. Use your Anritsu instrument measurement guide to open the External Compass Calibration menu and follow the onscreen instructions as shown in (Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-3. Compass Calibration

Note: Electrical or magnetic fields can interfere with compass readings. When calibrating the compass be careful to stay well clear of electronics, high voltage power lines, magnetic devices, and masses of steel or iron.
These same precautions should be taken when mapping interference.

Antenna and Filter Selection

The MA2700A is designed to connect to a directional antenna that has a type N female connector at the back of the antenna’s boom. To connect properly, the antenna’s connector must be rigidly connected to the boom and facing toward the rear of the antenna. The connector must be at least 16 cm behind the rear- most antenna element to avoid interference between the MA2700A’s body and the antenna element.

A filter can be connected between the antenna and MA2700A, to reduce the impact of high level signals at other frequencies. A short filter with male and female type N connectors will work best for this application.

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Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com