Anritsu Company MS46322A ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Anritsu Company

Table of Contents

MS46322A ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Chapter 1 — General Information
Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification

MS46322A ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer

Product Information

The ShockLineTM Vector Network Analyzer is a versatile
instrument designed for performing accurate measurements of
scattering parameters (S-parameters) in a wide frequency range. It
is available in multiple models with varying frequency ranges:

MS46322A: 1 MHz to 4 GHz, 1 MHz to 8 GHz, 1 MHz to 14 GHz, 1
MHz to 20 GHz, 1 MHz to 30 GHz, 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz
MS46322B: 1 MHz to 8 GHz, 1 MHz to 20 GHz, 1 MHz to 43.5
GHz

The ShockLineTM Vector Network Analyzer is manufactured by
Anritsu Company, located at 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill, CA
95037-2809 USA. The part number of this product is 10410-00342, and
the current revision is J. The manual was published in October
2022, and the copyright belongs to Anritsu Company.

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1 — General Information

1-1 Introduction: Provides an overview of the product.

1-2 Description: Provides a detailed description of the
ShockLineTM Vector Network Analyzer.

1-5 Anritsu Customer Service Centers: Lists the contact
information for Anritsu customer service centers.

1-6 Recommended Test Equipment: Provides a list of recommended
test equipment for use with the analyzer.

1-7 Replaceable Parts and Assemblies: Provides information on
replaceable parts and assemblies for the analyzer.

Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification

2-1 Introduction to Performance Verification: Provides an
introduction to performance verification of the MS46322A model.

2-2 VNA Traceability and Uncertainty: Explains the tiers of
uncertainty in VNA calibration and measurement.

First Tier of Uncertainty – The VNA Calibration
Second Tier of Uncertainty – Systematic Measurement Errors
Third Tier of Uncertainty – Random Measurement Error
Standards and Verification

2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention: Provides guidelines for
preventing electrostatic discharge during operation.

2-4 Calibration and Measurement Conditions: Explains the
calibration and measurement conditions for accurate results.

2-5 System Verification: Describes the process of system
verification and result determination.

2-6 System Verification Procedure: Provides step-by-step
instructions for performing system verification, including
equipment required and special precautions.

Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed
instructions and additional information about the ShockLineTM
Vector Network Analyzer.

Maintenance Manual
ShockLineTM Vector Network Analyzer
MS46322A 1 MHz to 4 GHz 1 MHz to 8 GHz 1 MHz to 14 GHz 1 MHz to 20 GHz 1 MHz to 30 GHz 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz
MS46322B 1 MHz to 8 GHz 1 MHz to 20 GHz 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz

Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 USA

Part Number: 10410-00342 Revision: J
Published: October 2022 Copyright 2018 Anritsu Company. All Rights Reserved.

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
The latest service and sales contact information, and updated documents can be downloaded from the Anritsu Website at: http://www.anritsu.com

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Identification Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-4 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Maintain Operating System Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Antivirus Protection Best Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Windows OS Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Solid State Drive Data Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-5 Anritsu Customer Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-6 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-7 Replaceable Parts and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification
2-1 Introduction to Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-2 VNA Traceability and Uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
First Tier of Uncertainty The VNA Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Second Tier of Uncertainty Systematic Measurement Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Third Tier of Uncertainty Random Measurement Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Standards and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-4 Calibration and Measurement Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-5 System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Verification Result Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-6 System Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Special Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Chapter 3 — MS46322B Performance Verification
3-1 Introduction to Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-2 VNA Traceability and Uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
First Tier of Uncertainty The VNA Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Second Tier of Uncertainty Systematic Measurement Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Third Tier of Uncertainty Random Measurement Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Standards and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

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3-4 Calibration and Measurement Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-5 Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-6 System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Verification Result Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3-7 System Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 3-8 Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 PASS/FAIL Determination for Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3-9 Frequency Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 3-10 Output Power (Operational Test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-11 System Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-12 High Level Noise (Operational Test). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Chapter 4 — Adjustment
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-2 Source Level Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-3 IF Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 4-4 Time Base Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 4-5 Factory RF Calibration (RF Cal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 4-6 Thru Line Length Determination Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting
5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-2 General Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

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5-3 Troubleshooting Test Power Supply DC Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-4 Troubleshooting Test Non-Ratio Power Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-5 Troubleshooting Turn-on Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Unit Cannot Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Unit Cannot Boot into Windows OS environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Unit Cannot Launch ShockLine Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5-6 Troubleshooting Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Frequency Related Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 RF Power Related Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-7 Troubleshooting Measurement Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 VNA Measurement Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Checking Possible Measurement Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chapter 6 — Assembly Removal and Replacement
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Basic Assembly Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-4 Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Common Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-5 VNA Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Replacement Procedure (For instruments with Options 4 or 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Replacement Procedure (For Instruments with Options 14, 20, 30, 40, or 43) . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6-6 CPU Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Replacement Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6-7 Solid State Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Replacement Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Reference Figure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Replacement Procedure for MS46322A Revision 1 Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Replacement Procedure for MS46322A Revision 2 Instrument and MS46322B . . . . . . . 6-19
6-8 Back Plane PCB Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Replacement Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Reference Figure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

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6-9 IO Handler PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Replacement Procedure for IO Handler PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6-10 Fan Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Replacement Procedure for Right Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Replacement Procedure for Left Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Replacement Procedure for Rear Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
6-11 Power Supply Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Replacement Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
6-12 Test Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Reference Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Replacement Procedure N(f) Test Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Replacement Procedure K(m) Test Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
6-13 Front Panel LED PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Replacement Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Reference Figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Replacement Procedure Instruments with N(f) Test Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Replacement Procedure Instruments with K(m) Test Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Appendix A — Test Records
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-2 ShockLine MS46322A/B System Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 System Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A-3 ShockLine MS46322B Instrument Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Frequency Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Output Power (Operational Test). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 System Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 High Level Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
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Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
This manual provides service and maintenance information for the Anritsu ShockLine MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer. The information includes product description, performance verification procedures, parts removal and replacement procedures, and troubleshooting information.
1-2 Description
The ShockLine MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer is an instrument system that contains a built-in source, test set, and analyzer. Designed for manufacturing applications, the ShockLine MS46322A/B supports remote test programming through LAN communications. Test results can be displayed real time on an external video monitor.
Standard Accessories
Each instrument includes: · Power Cord
Available Options
The main system options of MS46322A are: · MS46322A-001 Rack Mount · MS46322A-002 Time Domain · MS46322A-004 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 4 GHz, type N(f) test ports · MS46322A-010 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 8 GHz, type N(f) test ports · MS46322A-014 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 14 GHz, type K(m) test ports · MS46322A-020 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 20 GHz, type K(m) test ports · MS46322A-030 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 30 GHz, type K(m) test ports · MS46322A-040 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz, type K(m) test ports
The main system options of MS46322B are: · MS46322B-001 Rack Mount · MS46322B-002 Time Domain · MS46322B-010 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 8 GHz, type N(f) test ports · MS46322B-020 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 20 GHz, type K(m) test ports · MS46322B-024 Universal Fixture Extraction Option · MS46322B-040 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz, type K(m) test ports · MS46322B-043 Frequency Option, 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz, type K(m) test ports

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Identification Number
All Anritsu MS46322A/B instruments are assigned a seven-digit ID number (Serial Number), such as “1334203”. This number appears on a decal affixed to the rear panel.
When corresponding with Anritsu Customer Service, please use this identification number with reference to the specific instrument model number and installed options.
For example, a MS46322A/B, Option 2, Option 10, Serial Number 1234567.

1-3 Related Documents
Other documents are available for the MS46322A/B at the Anritsu web site at: www.anritsu.com
· ShockLine MS46322A VNA Technical Data Sheet part number 11410-00751 · ShockLine MS46322B VNA Technical Data Sheet part number 11410-00996 · ShockLine MS46322A/B VNA Operation Manual part number 10410-00335 · ShockLine MS46122A/B, MS46131A, MS46322A/B VNA Calibration and Measurement Guide
part number 10410-00336 · ShockLine MS46121A/B, MS46122A/B, MS46131A, MS46322A/B VNA User Interface Reference Manual
part number 10410-00337 · ShockLine MS4612xA/B, MS46131A, MS46322A/B, MS4652xB VNA Programming Manual part
number 10410-00746 · ShockLine Product Information, Compliance, and Safety 10100-00067

1-4 Basic Maintenance

Maintain Operating System Integrity
The Microsoft Windows Embedded operation system on the ShockLine MS46322A/B is configured for optimum performance when the instrument leaves the factory. To maintain the system’s operating integrity, follow proper Windows shutdown procedure and DO NOT modify the operating system configuration, the firewall settings, the system registry, the solid state drive partitions, or the Anritsu user account.
Antivirus Protection Best Practices
If the VNA is attached to a network, best practices recommend installing antivirus software. Anritsu recommends connecting the instrument only to a secure network. The user assumes the responsibility to provide virus protection because this is not supplied with the instrument. Contact your network administrator for information about your network security and antivirus protection policies.
Note Stability of the system is not guaranteed with all antivirus software.

Windows OS Updates
Not all Microsoft updates are compatible with the ShockLine MS46322A/B VNA and, if installed, may affect the performance of the instrument.

Caution

Changing some of the default Windows settings may cause a loss of instrument control or undesired instrument behavior. Changing the Windows Regional and Language Options settings may cause unstable menu operation. These settings must be maintained as English (United States) as is set at the factory by default.

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Solid State Drive Data Backup
Anritsu recommends that you make a backup copy of your critical data stored on the VNA solid state drive as often as possible.

Note

Anritsu reserves the right to reformat or replace the VNAs solid state drive as part of the repair. In such incidence, all user data on the drive will be erased.

Performance Verification
Test instruments are often put on a regular interval to re-verify their performance to ensure accuracy, reliability, and cost of ownership. The details of the performance verification procedures are included in Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification and Chapter 3 — MS46322B Performance Verification.
Repair Service
In the event that the MS46322A/B VNA requires repair, contact your local Anritsu Service Center. See Section 1-5 “Anritsu Customer Service Centers” for contact information. When contacting Anritsu Service Center, please provide the following information:
· Your company name and address · The model number and serial number of the instrument · A detailed description of the problem

1-5 Anritsu Customer Service Centers
For the latest service and sales information in your area, please visit the following URL: https://www.anritsu.com/contact-us Choose a country for regional contact information.

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1-6 Recommended Test Equipment
The following test equipment is recommended for use in testing and maintaining the ShockLine MS46322A (Table 1-1) and MS46322B (Table 1-2).

Table 1-1. Recommended Test Equipment for MS46322A (1 of 2)

Equipment

Critical Specification

Recommended Manufacturer/Model

Use Codesa

Calibration Tee (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Torque Wrench
Adapter (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 4 or 10)
RF Coaxial Cable
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Interface Cable
Personal Computer
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)
Frequency Counter

Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(m) Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(f) Connector: N Type
3/4 in Open End Wrench 12 lb·in (1.35 N·m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) Connector: K Type
5/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m) 13/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m) Connector: K(m) to K(f)

Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or

TOSLN50A-8

Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or

TOSLN50A-8

Anritsu Model 3663-2

(Includes Verification Software)

Anritsu Model 01-200

P, A

Anritsu Model 34NK50

P, A

Anritsu Model 34NKF50

P, A

Anritsu Model 3670K50-2

P, A

Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-40

Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-40

Anritsu Model 3668-2

(Includes Verification Software)

Anritsu Model 01-201

P, A

Anritsu Model 01-203

Anritsu Model 33KKF50B

Connector: K(f) to K(f)

Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B

P, A

Ethernet: RJ45, cross-over, Cat.5E Anritsu Part Number 3-806-152

Ethernet: RJ45, Cat.5E

Anritsu Part Number 2000-1371-R

Operating System: Windows 7

Any

Interface: Ethernet (RJ45)

Software: National Instruments

VISA version 4.4.1 or later

Frequency: DC to 18 GHz

Anritsu Model 3653A

Connector: N Type

Frequency: DC to 40 GHz

Anritsu Model 3652A

Connector: K Type

Frequency: 10 MHz to 20 GHz

Anritsu Model MF2412B with

Option 3 or MF2412C with Option 3

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Table 1-1. Recommended Test Equipment for MS46322A (2 of 2)

Equipment

Critical Specification

Recommended Manufacturer/Model

Power Sensor (For Opt. 4 or10)
Power Sensor (For Opt. 14, 20, 30, or 40)

Frequency: 10 MHz to 18 GHz Connector Type: N(m)
Frequency: 10 MHz to 40 GHz Connector Type: K(m)

Anritsu Model MA24118A Anritsu Model SC8268

a. P = Performance Verification; A = Adjustment

Use Codesa A
A

Table 1-2. Recommended Test Equipment for MS46322B (1 of 2)

Equipment

Critical Specification

Recommended Manufacturer/Model

Calibration Tee (For Opt. 10)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 10)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 10)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt.10)
Adapter (For Opt.10, 40, or 43)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 10, 20 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 43)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 43)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 43)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)

Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(m) Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(f) Connector: N Type
3/4 in Open End Wrench 12 lb·in (1.35 N·m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) Connector: K Type
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(m) Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(f) Connector: K type
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m) 5/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m) 13/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)

Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model 3663-3 (Includes Verification Software) Anritsu Model 01-200
Anritsu Model 34NK50
Anritsu Model 34NKF50
Anritsu Model 3670K50-2
Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-40
Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-40
Anritsu Model 3668-3 (Includes Verification Software) Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-43.5
Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-43.5
Anritsu Model 3668-4 (Includes Verification Software) Anritsu Model 3670K50A-2
Anritsu Model 01-201
Anritsu Model 01-203

Use Codesa P P P P, A P, A P, A P, A
P P P P P P P, A
P, A P

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Table 1-2. Recommended Test Equipment for MS46322B (2 of 2)

Equipment Adapter
(For Opt. 20 or 40) Adapter
(For Opt. 20 or 40) Adapter
(For Opt. 43) Adapter
(For Opt. 43)
Interface Cable
Personal Computer
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 10) Calibration Kit (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Frequency Counter
Power Sensor (For Opt. 10) Power Sensor (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43) Power Meter Power Sensor (For Opt. 10) Power Sensor (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43) Termination (For Opt. 20 or 40)

Critical Specification Connector: K(m) to K(f)

Recommended Manufacturer/Model
Anritsu Model 33KKF50B

Use Codesa P

Connector: K(f) to K(f)

Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B

P, A

Connector: K(m) to K(f)

Anritsu Model 33KKF50C

Connector: K(f) to K(f)

Anritsu Model 33KFKF50C

P, A

Ethernet: RJ45, cross-over, Cat.5E Anritsu Part Number 3-806-152

Ethernet: RJ45, Cat.5E

Anritsu Part Number 2000-1371-R

Operating System: Windows 7 or Any

higher

Interface: Ethernet (RJ45)

Software: National Instruments

VISA version 4.4.1 or later

Frequency: DC to 18 GHz

Anritsu Model 3653A

Connector: N Type

Frequency: DC to 40 GHz

Anritsu Model 3652A

Connector: K Type

Frequency: 10 MHz to 20 GHz

Anritsu Model MF2412B with

Option 3 or MF2412C with Option 3

Frequency: 10 MHz to 18 GHz

Anritsu Model MA24118A

Connector Type: N(m)

Frequency: 10 MHz to 40 GHz

Anritsu Model SC8268

Connector Type: K(m)

Power Range: -70 to +20 dBm

Anritsu Model ML2438A

Frequency: 100 kHz to 18 GHz Anritsu Model SC7400

Connector Type: N(m)

Frequency: 100 kHz to 40 GHz Anritsu Model SC7413

Connector Type: K(m)

Frequency: DC to 40 GHz

Anritsu Model 28K50A

Connector Type: K(m)

a. P = Performance Verification; A = Adjustment

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1-7 Replaceable Parts and Assemblies
To ensure that the correct options are provided on the replacement assembly when ordering a VNA Module Assembly, all installed instrument options must be declared on the order.
The installed options are listed on a label on the rear panel of the MS46322A/B. They can also be viewed in the ShockLine application About box display (Select 9 Help | 1.About Anritsu).
Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 below summarize the available replaceable parts and assemblies. Refer to Chapter 6, “Assembly Removal and Replacement” for detailed procedures.

Table 1-3. MS46322A Replaceable Parts and Assemblies (1 of 2)

Part Number Description

ND81295-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 4

ND81296-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 10

ND81297-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 14

ND81298-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 20

ND81299-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 30

ND81300-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A instruments with Option 40

ND80983-RFB CPU Assembly

ND80984-RFB Solid State Drive with Operating System software

ND80997-RFB

Solid State Drive with Operating System software (For Revision 2 instrument only)

ND80994-RFB Back Plane PCB Assembly

ND80995-RFB

IO Handler PCB Assembly (For Revision 2 instrument only)

ND81163 Front Panel LED PCB Assembly

ND80986 Fan Assembly, Right

ND80987 Fan Assembly, Left

ND80989 Fan Assembly, Rear

3-40-191 Power Supply Assembly

ND80990 19V CPU Main Board Cable Assembly

ND80991 5V Power Supply Cable Assembly

ND80992 12V and 3.3V Power Supply Cable Assembly

ND81711 3-513-122 3-75651 3-71353 3-806-279

VNA Module 12V Power Cable
N female Test Port Adapter (For Instruments with Options 4 or 10)
K male Test Port Adapter (For Revision 1 Instruments with Options 14, 20, 30 or 40)
K male Test Port Adapter (For Revision 2 Instruments with Options 14, 20, 30 or 40)
RF Cable, SMA(m) to SMA(m), N female Test Port Adapter to VNA Module Assembly (For instruments with Options 4 or 10)

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Table 1-3. MS46322A Replaceable Parts and Assemblies (2 of 2)

Part Number Description

3-806-283 RF Cable, BNC(f) to MCX(m), 10 MHz Ref In or Trigger TTL

3-806-288 Interface Cable, USB Mini B to 4 pin header, VNA Module Assembly to CPU Module

3-806-315 3-806-362

RF Cable, K(f) to K(m), K male Test Port Adapter to VNA Module Assembly (For Revision 1 Instruments with Options 14. 20, 30 or 40)
RF Cable, K(m) to K(m), K male Test Port Adapter to VNA Module Assembly (For Revision 2 Instruments with Options 14, 20, 30 or 40)

Table 1-4. MS46322B Replaceable Parts and Assemblies (1 of 2)

Part Number Description

3-ND83420-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 10 with serial number < 1822002, except for 1819001

3-ND83985-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 10 with serial number

= 1822002, including for 1819001

3-ND83421-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 20 with serial number < 1822002, except for 1819001

3-ND83986-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 20 with serial number

= 1822002, including for 1819001

3-ND83422-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 40 with serial number < 1822002, except for 1819001

3-ND83987-RFB

VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 40 with serial number

= 1822002, including for 1819001

3-ND84774-RFB VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B instruments with Option 43

3-ND83587-RFB CPU Assembly for Rev 1 and 2 instruments with serial number < 2234001

3-ND87247-RFB CPU Assembly for Rev 3 instruments with serial number >= 2234001

3-ND87278 CPU Assembly Conversion Kit for Rev 1 and 2 Instruments to Rev 3 Instrument

3-ND83423 Solid State Drive with Operating System Software (Win 7)

3-ND85711 Solid State Drive with Operating System Software (Win 10)

3-ND80994 Back Plane PCB Assembly for Rev 1 and 2 instruments with serial number < 2234001

3-ND87249-RFB Back Plane PCB Assembly for Rev 3 instruments with serial number

= 2234001

3-ND80995-RFB IO Handler PCB Assembly

3-ND81163 Front Panel LED PCB Assembly

3-ND80986 Fan Assembly, Right

3-ND80987 Fan Assembly, Left

3-ND83585 Fan Assembly, Rear

3-40-191

Power Supply Assembly

3-ND83586 19V CPU Main Board Cable Assembly

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Table 1-4. MS46322B Replaceable Parts and Assemblies (2 of 2)

Part Number Description

3-ND80991 5V Power Supply Cable Assembly

3-ND80992 12V and 3.3V Power Supply Cable Assembly

3-ND81711 VNA Module 12V Power Cable

3-513-122 N female Test Port Adapter (For Instruments with Option 10)

3-71353

K male Test Port Adapter (For Instruments with Options 20 or 40)

3-84738 3-806-279 3-806-362

K male Test Port Adapter (For Instruments with Option 43)
RF Cable, SMA(m) to SMA(m), N female Test Port Adapter to VNA Module Assembly (For instruments with Option 10)
RF Cable, K(m) to K(m), K male Test Port Adapter to VNA Module Assembly (For Instruments with Options 20, 40, or 43)

3-806-283 RF Cable, BNC(f) to MCX(m), 10 MHz Ref In or Trigger TTL

3-806-288 Interface Cable, USB Mini B to 4 pin header, VNA Module Assembly to CPU Module

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Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification
2-1 Introduction to Performance Verification
This chapter provides procedures to be used to verify the performance of ShockLine MS46322A.
There are many levels to the concept of VNA “verification”.
On the explicit VNA hardware level are operational checkout items such as port power and noise levels.
On the calibrated instrument level (which includes the VNA and the calibration kit or AutoCalTM Automatic Calibrator) are the system residual specifications (corrected directivity, source match, load match, and tracking) which are measured using airlines (traceable impedance standards).
An intermediate level which can look at overall system behavior (VNA, calibration kit, cables, environment) in a traceable fashion is through the use of a verification kit. While not intended for day-to-day use, the verification kit can provide a periodic check on system behavior without going through the rigor needed for full residual analysis (which can usually be done less often).
While there are many ways of verifying VNA performance, sometimes simpler procedures are desired. The use of verification kit, available from Anritsu, is a simpler method of verifying the measurement capabilities of the instrument by analyzing the measurement of artifacts that are traceable to International System of Units (SI) via national metrology institutes.
2-2 VNA Traceability and Uncertainty
Vector network analyzers (VNAs) are precision instruments for making high frequency and broadband measurements in devices, components, and instrumentations. The accuracy of these measurements is affirmed by demonstrated and adequate traceability of measurement standards. Metrological traceability, per International Vocabulary of Metrology, JCGM 200:2012, is property of a measurement result whereby the result can be related to a reference through a documented unbroken chain of calibrations, each contributing to the measurement uncertainty. For the accuracy of VNAs and quality assurance by users, two standard approaches were created to ensure sound metrology traceability. One is to construct tight uncertainty budget and specifications in three tiers from the ground up, and the other is to develop a calibration hierarchy for systematic verification. The three-tier process is depicted in the sections below.
First Tier of Uncertainty The VNA Calibration
A traceable VNA itself requires proper calibration for several key quantities, e.g., frequency, power level, and high level noise, via traceable standards to the SI units. Each contributing uncertainty was evaluated at the time of instrument calibration.
The inception of a precision VNA is accuracy-enhanced 50 ohm impedance, which is characterized in lieu of coaxial transmission lines all with proper propagation properties throughout the whole measurement systems including the device-under-test. A transmission line for VNAs is best represented by a coaxial airline, which was precisely selected and machined based on the electromagnetic properties such as conductivity, skin depth, and etc. Therefore, the dimensional measurement accuracy of the airline gives out the first tier of measurement uncertainty of impedance quantity.

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Second Tier of Uncertainty Systematic Measurement Errors
The second tier of uncertainty, corrected or residual uncertainty, is the result of the accuracy enhancement of VNA calibration to remove systematic errors. Systematic measurement errors are components of measurement error that in replicate measurements remains constant or values in a predictable manner. This accuracy enhancement is usually the function of calibration kits. The choice of calibration kits used will dictate the level of uncertainties for the intended measurements or applications.

Third Tier of Uncertainty Random Measurement Error
The third tier of uncertainty is random measurement error that in replicate measurements varies in an unpredictable manner. The examples are connector repeatability, cable stability, and etc. Random measurement error equals measurement error minus systematic measurement error.

Standards and Verification
Most often instrument end users demand system verifications in order to provide quality check or assurance. This is accomplished by utilizing a set of known or characterized devices, e.g., verification kit, for comparison. It can also be done by using devices that are different from the calibration kit. The calibration hierarchy of verification uncertainty is built through unbroken chain comparisons with the national standards, as illustrated in Figure 2-1.
· Physical standards airline dimensionality impedance standard residuals and port parameters · Basic power standards power sensors power accuracy specifications · Basic time standards frequency reference source frequency accuracy
f

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Assurance Airline (i.e. Partially Supported
Airline)

NIST Airline (i.e. Beadless Airline) Working Standards

Calibrated VNA1 Reference Standards

Calibration Kit Working Standards

Calibrated VNA1 Reference Standards

Verification Kit Working Standards

Verification Kit Reference Standards

Verification Kit Traveling Standards

Users

Anritsu

National Standards

Calibrated VNA1 – Without error-correction (accuracy enhancement) by calibration kit System Verification2 – S-parameter measurements with error- correction

Figure 2-1. VNA Traceability

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2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention
A VNA is a precision electronic instrument consisting of components and/or circuitries that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). In order to prevent intrusion of electrostatic charge and mitigate risk of costly ESD damage, it is important to take preventive measures to protect against ESD before and during usage. For example, prior to connecting a test port cable to the VNA test port, take steps to eliminate the static charges built up on the test port cable. This can be done by terminating the open end of the cable with the short from the calibration kit and then grounding the outer conductor of the connector on the cable.

2-4 Calibration and Measurement Conditions
The surrounding environmental conditions and the condition and stability of the test port connectors, thru cable, and calibration kit determine system measurement integrity to a large extent.
These are all user controlled conditions, and as such, should be evaluated periodically for impact on system performance.
The standard conditions specified below must be observed when performing any of the operations in this chapter both during calibration and during measurement.
· Warm-up Time: · 30 minutes
· Environmental Conditions · Temperature · 23 °C ± 3 °C, with < 1 °C variation from calibration temperature · Relative Humidity · 20-50% recommended
Using best measurement practices and maintaining environmental conditions within specified limits during calibration and measurements are critical requirements for performing system verification that involves reliable high- quality measurements with associated measurement uncertainties. Note that both of these key factors affect the measurement uncertainty.

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2-5 System Verification
The system verification procedures verify the measurement capabilities of the VNA, calibration kit, test port cables, and any required adapters as a system by analyzing the measurement of artifacts that are traceable to national standards laboratories. The procedures are automated by using the automated System Verification Software (PVS), in conjunction with the appropriate Anritsu Calibration and Verification Kits listed in the table below.

Table 2-1. Equipment Required for MS46322A System Verification

Equipment Calibration Kit (For Opt. 4 or 10) Calibration Kit (For Opt. 4 or 10) Verification Kit (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 4 or 10) Torque Wrench (For Opt. 4 or 10)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 14, 20, 30 or 40)
RF Coaxial Cable
Interface Cable
Personal Computer

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model 3663-2 (Includes System Verification Software) Anritsu Model 34NK50
Anritsu Model 34NKF50
Anritsu Model 01-200
Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-40
Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-40 Anritsu Model 3668-2 (Includes System Verification Software) Anritsu Model 01-201
Anritsu Model 01-203
Anritsu Model 33KKF50B

Connector: K(f) to K(f)

Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B

Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Ethernet: RJ45, cross-over, Cat.5E Ethernet: RJ45, Cat.5E
Operating System: Windows 7 or higher Interface: Ethernet, RJ45 Software: National Instruments VISA version 4.4.1 or later

Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Anritsu Part Number 3-806-152 Anritsu Part Number 2000-1371-R
Any

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The System Performance Verification Software guides the user to perform a full 12-term calibration on the VNA using the appropriate calibration kit, measure the S-parameters of the impedance transfer standards in the verification kit, and confirm that the measured values are within the specified measurement uncertainty.
The verification kit consists of four impedance transfer standards, and each are supplied with S-parameter data. Each standard verifies a primary S-parameter with uncertainty windows provided at each data point as follows:
· 20 dB Attenuation Standard S21, S12 Magnitude and Phase · 50 dB Attenuation Standard S21, S12 Magnitude and Phase · 50 Ohm Air Line Standard S21, S12 Phase · 25 Ohm Mismatch (Beatty) Standard S11, S22 Magnitude Pass/Fail status of the measurements is displayed on the computer. The software can also provide hardcopy (printout) of the test reports which include the measured data, the measurement uncertainties, and the Pass/Fail status.

Verification Result Determination
The software verification process compares the measured S-parameter data of the impedance transfer standards against the original standard (characterization) data for those devices that was obtained using the Factory Standard Vector Network Analyzer (at Anritsu).
The Factory Standard Vector Network Analyzer system is traceable to International System of Units (SI) through the impedance Standards of the Anritsu Calibration laboratory. These standards are traceable to International System of Units (SI) through precision mechanical measurements, microwave theory impedance derivation methods, and electrical impedance comparison measurements.
At each frequency point, the verification measurement is compared to the characterization measurement in the context of the uncertainties. If the delta between the two measurements is consistent with the uncertainty window, the measurement is considered acceptable at that point.
The metric of comparison, termed En, is a check to see if the measurement differences are consistent with the uncertainty windows of both the characterization and the verification measurements. The quantity is shown in the following formula:

Equation 2-1

———-X—–x–y—c–h—a—r——-X—–x–y–v—e—r———Uxychar2 + Uxyver2

where:
· The numerator contains the magnitude or phase of S-parameters measured during characterization (by Anritsu) and during verification (by the user).
· The denominator contains the respective uncertainties.
These uncertainties are calculated based on the VNA, the calibration kit, and repeatability. If this quantity En is less than 1, then the measurements during the two phases are within the overlap of the uncertainties and one can consider the measurements “equivalent” and, in some sense, verified.
The quality of the verification results is very dependent on the degree of care taken by the user in maintaining, calibrating, and using the system. The most critical factors are:
· The stability and quality of the devices in the calibration kit and verification kit.
· The condition of the VNA test port connectors and test port cables.

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· The pin depths of all connectors and the proper torquing of connections. These same factors also affect the VNA measurement quality.
Consult the reference manual supplied with Anritsu Calibration Kits and Verification Kits for proper use, care, and maintenance of the devices contained in these kits.

2-6 System Verification Procedure
The System Verification procedure is described below. The procedure assumes that the System Verification Software has been installed to an External Personal Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System and the National Instruments VISA runtime.
Equipment Required
· Personal Computer: · With Microsoft Windows Operating System · With National Instruments VISA runtime · Ethernet interface cable
· Anritsu Calibration Kit (Refer to Table 2-1, “Equipment Required for MS46322A System Verification” on page 2-4)
· Anritsu Verification Kit (Refer to Table 2-1) · Anritsu Test Port Cables (Refer to Table 2-1)
Special Precautions
When performing the procedures, observe the following precautions: · Minimize vibration and movement of the system, attached components, and test cables. · Clean and check the pin depth and condition of all adapters, test port cables, calibration components, and impedance transfer standards. · Pre-shape the test cables so as to minimize their movement during calibration and measurement activities.
Procedure
1. Turn on power to the PC controller. 2. Install the MS46322A system verification software, which can be found on the USB flash drive supplied
with the 366x-2 verification kit, to the PC controller. Refer to Section 6 of the ShockLine Series Vector Network Analyzers Verification Kits and Performance Verification Software Quick Start Guide, PN 10410-00740, for instructions. 3. Use a Cat5-E Ethernet cable to connect the ShockLine MS46322A to a Local Area Network port that is close to the PC controller using DHCP server of the LAN for obtaining an IP address. Alternatively, use a Cat5-E Ethernet Crossover cable to connect the ShockLine MS46322A directly to the PC Controller Ethernet port using static IP address. Refer to the Section 3-6 of MS46322A/B Operation Manual, PN 10410-00335, for setup procedures. 4. Turn on the ShockLine MS46322A and allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes. 5. For Instruments with N(f) Test Ports, prepare the test equipment as follows:
a. Install the 34NK50 and 34NKF50 Adapters to the 3670K50-2 Thru Cable. Use torque wrench to tighten the K connectors to ensure that the connections do not work themselves loose during the test.
b. Install the Thru Cable with the Adapter to Port 2 of the ShockLine MS46322A.

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6. For Instruments with K(m) Test Ports, prepare the test equipment as follows:
a. Install the 33KKF50B adapter to the male end of the 3670K50-2 Thru Cable. Use torque wrench to tighten the K(m) to K(f) connection so it does not work itself loose during the test.
b. Install the female end of the Thru Cable to Port 2 of the ShockLine MS46322A.
c. Install the 33KFKF50B adapter to Port 1 of the ShockLine MS46322A.
7. Run the ShockLine MS46322A Verification software on the PC controller. Click the Begin VNA Verification button to start.
8. On the displayed dialog box, select VXI-11 and then set the IP Address to that of the instrument.
9. Click on Check VNA Connection button to verify that the PC controller is communicating with the ShockLine MS46322A. Click the Next button and then enter the Operator information.
10. Insert the USB flash drive that is supplied with the verification kit to an available USB port on the PC controller. Click the Next button and then set the data location of the verification software to the USB flash drive when prompted. Click the Next button to continue.
11. Select the appropriate VNA Model series and Test Definition Descriptor. Click the Next button to continue.
12. Enter the Calibration Kit info and then click the Next button twice to continue. 13. Click the Start VNA Measurements button and then follow the directions that are displayed on the
computer to perform calibration with the appropriate calibration kit.

Caution

Use an appropriate torque wrench to ensure proper connection of calibration devices during calibration.

14. Follow the directions on the computer to perform measurements of the four impedance transfer standards of the verification kit.

Note

The user can run all the automated tests in a consecutive fashion or run individual test selectively. If all are selected, the test sequences is:
· VNA Calibration · Airline (DAT) Measurements · Airline (UNC) Uncertainty Computation [Pass/Fail Determination] · Beatty Airline (DAT) Measurements · Beatty Airline (UNC) Uncertainty Computation · 20 dB Offset (Pad) (DAT) Measurements · 20 dB Offset (Pad) (UNC) Uncertainty Computation · 50 dB Offset (Pad) (DAT) Measurements · 50 dB Offset (Pad) (UNC) Uncertainty Computation

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15. After all tests have been completed, print the test results and attach the printouts to the test record in Appendix A, “ShockLine MS46322A/B System Performance Test Record”.

Note

Each test generates a data report file in TEXT (ASCII) file format. The data report files can be viewed and printed either using the software built-in “Print” function or other software applications, such as Notepad or other word processors. The data report files are:
· 20 DB OFFSET (UNC) #VER.TXT · 50 DB OFFSET (UNC) #VER.TXT · AIRLINE (UNC)

VER.TXT · BEATTY (UNC) #VER.TXT These files can be found in the following

folder on the hard drive of the PC controller:
C:Anritsu ShockLine VerificationVNA_ReportsMS46322A_xxxxxxx
[where xxxxxxx is the serial number of the ShockLine MS46322A being tested]

If Verification Fails If the verification fails, then check the quality, cleanliness, and installation methods for the calibration and verification components. Specifically, check:
· The VNA test port connectors · The calibration tee · The impedance transfer standards · The test port cables, for damage and cleanliness · The test port cables, for proper connection and torquing · The test port cables, for phase stability These are the most common causes for verification failures.

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3-1 Introduction to Performance Verification
This chapter provides procedures to be used to verify the performance of ShockLine MS46322B.
There are many levels to the concept of VNA “verification”.
On the explicit VNA hardware level are operational checkout items such as port power and noise levels.
On the calibrated instrument level (which includes the VNA and the calibration kit or AutoCal Automatic Calibrator) are the system residual specifications (corrected directivity, source match, load match, and tracking) which are measured using airlines (traceable impedance standards).
An intermediate level which can look at overall system behavior (VNA, calibration kit, cables, environment) in a traceable fashion is through the use of a verification kit. While not intended for day-to-day use, the verification kit can provide a periodic check on system behavior without going through the rigor needed for full residual analysis (which can usually be done less often).
While there are many ways of verifying VNA performance, sometimes simpler procedures are desired. The use of verification kit, available from Anritsu, is a simpler method of verifying the measurement capabilities of the instrument by analyzing the measurement of artifacts that are traceable to International System of Units (SI) via national metrology institutes.
3-2 VNA Traceability and Uncertainty
Vector network analyzers (VNAs) are precision instruments for making high frequency and broadband measurements in devices, components, and instrumentations. The accuracy of these measurements is affirmed by demonstrated and adequate traceability of measurement standards. Metrological traceability, per International Vocabulary of Metrology, JCGM 200:2012, is property of a measurement result whereby the result can be related to a reference through a documented unbroken chain of calibrations, each contributing to the measurement uncertainty. For the accuracy of VNAs and quality assurance by users, two standard approaches were created to ensure sound metrology traceability. One is to construct tight uncertainty budget and specifications in three tiers from the ground up, and the other is to develop a calibration hierarchy for systematic verification. The three-tier process is depicted in the sections below.
First Tier of Uncertainty The VNA Calibration
A traceable VNA itself requires proper calibration for several key quantities, e.g., frequency, power level, and high level noise, via traceable standards to the SI units. Each contributing uncertainty was evaluated at the time of instrument calibration.
The inception of a precision VNA is accuracy-enhanced 50 ohm impedance, which is characterized in lieu of coaxial transmission lines all with proper propagation properties throughout the whole measurement systems including the device-under-test. A transmission line for VNAs is best represented by a coaxial airline, which was precisely selected and machined based on the electromagnetic properties such as conductivity, skin depth, and etc. Therefore, the dimensional measurement accuracy of the airline gives out the first tier of measurement uncertainty of impedance quantity.

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Standards and Verification
Most often instrument end users demand system verifications in order to provide quality check or assurance. This is accomplished by utilizing a set of known or characterized devices, e.g., verification kit, for comparison. It can also be done by using devices that are different from the calibration kit. The calibration hierarchy of verification uncertainty is built through unbroken chain comparisons with the national standards, as illustrated in Figure 3-1.
· Physical standards airline dimensionality impedance standard residuals and port parameters · Basic power standards power sensors power accuracy specifications · Basic time standards frequency reference source frequency accuracy
f

System Verification2

Assurance Airline (i.e. Partially Supported
Airline)

NIST Airline (i.e. Beadless Airline) Working Standards

Calibrated VNA1 Reference Standards

Calibration Kit Working Standards

Calibrated VNA1 Reference Standards

Verification Kit Working Standards

Verification Kit Reference Standards

Verification Kit Traveling Standards

Users

Anritsu

National Standards

Calibrated VNA1 – Without error-correction (accuracy enhancement) by calibration kit System Verification2 – S-parameter measurements with error- correction

Figure 3-1. VNA Traceability

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3-3 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention
A VNA is a precision electronic instrument consisting of components and/or circuitries that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). In order to prevent intrusion of electrostatic charge and mitigate risk of costly ESD damage, it is important to take preventive measures to protect against ESD before and during usage. For example, prior to connecting a test port cable to the VNA test port, take steps to eliminate the static charges built up on the test port cable. This can be done by terminating the open end of the cable with the short from the calibration kit and then grounding the outer conductor of the connector on the cable.

3-4 Calibration and Measurement Conditions
Extremes in the surrounding environmental conditions and the condition and stability of the test port connectors, thru cable, and calibration kit determine system measurement integrity to a large extent.
These are all user controlled conditions, and as such, should be evaluated periodically for impact on system performance. If these conditions vary significantly with time, the system verification procedures should be performed more often than the recommended annual cycle.
The standard conditions specified below must be observed when performing any of the operations in this chapter both during calibration and during measurement.
· Warm-up Time: · 30 minutes
· Environmental Conditions · Temperature · For System Verification, 23 °C ± 3 °C, with < 1 °C variation from calibration temperature · For other tests, 25 °C ± 5 °C · Relative Humidity · 20-50% recommended
Using best measurement practices and maintaining environmental conditions within specified limits during calibration and measurements are critical requirements for performing system verification that involves reliable high- quality measurements with associated measurement uncertainties. Note that both of these key factors affect the measurement uncertainty.

3-5 Performance Verification
The Performance of MS46322B VNA can be verified using either verification procedures below:
· System Verification Procedure in “System Verification” on page 3-4 · The VNA, calibration kit, test cable, and any required adapter(s) are verified as a system
· Instrument Key Performance Parameter Verification procedure in “Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests” on page 3-9 · The VNA is verified as an independent instrument

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3-6 System Verification
The system verification procedures verify the measurement capabilities of the VNA, calibration kit, test port cables, and any required adapters as a system by analyzing the measurement of artifacts that are traceable to national standards laboratories. The procedures are automated by using the automated System Verification Software, in conjunction with the appropriate Anritsu Calibration and Verification Kits listed in the table below.

Table 3-1. Equipment Required for System Verification (1 of 2)

Equipment
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 10)
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 10)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 10)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 43)
Calibration Tee (For Opt. 43)
Verification Kit (For Opt. 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Adapter (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 43)
Adapter (For Opt. 43)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 10, 20, or 40)

Critical Specification Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N (m) Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N (f) Connector: N Type
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f) 3/4 in Open End Wrench 12 lb· in (1.35 N·m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(m) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) Connector: K Type
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(m) Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(f) Connector: K Type
5/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m) 13/16 in Open End Wrench 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m) Connector: K(m) to K(f)
Connector: K(f) to K(f)
Connector: K(m) to K(f)
Connector: K(f) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m)

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 or TOSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model 3663-3 (Includes System Verification Software) Anritsu Model 34NK50
Anritsu Model 34NKF50
Anritsu Model 01-200
Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-40
Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-40
Anritsu Model 3668-3 (Includes System Verification Software) Anritsu Model TOSLK50A-43.5
Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-43.5
Anritsu Model 3668-4 (Includes System Verification Software) Anritsu Model 01-201
Anritsu Model 01-203
Anritsu Model 33KKF50B
Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B
Anritsu Model 33KKF50C
Anritsu Model 33KFKF50C
Anritsu Model 3670K50-2

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Table 3-1. Equipment Required for System Verification (2 of 2)

Equipment

Critical Specification

Recommended Manufacturer/Model

RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 43)
Interface Cable
Personal Computer

Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Ethernet: RJ45, cross-over, Cat.5E Ethernet: RJ45, Cat.5E
Operating System: Windows 7 or higher Interface: Ethernet, RJ45 Software: National Instruments VISA version 4.4.1 or later

Anritsu Model 3670K50A-2
Anritsu Part Number 3-806-152 Anritsu Part Number 2000-1371-R Any

Caution: The use of non-Anritsu calibration kits or verification kits is not supported.

The System Performance Verification Software guides the user to perform a full 12 Term calibration on the VNA using the appropriate calibration kit, measure the S-parameters of the impedance transfer standards in the verification kit, and confirm that the measured values are within the specified measurement uncertainty.
The verification kit consists of four impedance transfer standards and each are supplied with S-parameter data. Each standard verifies a primary S-parameter with uncertainty windows provided with each data point as follows:
· 20 dB Attenuation Standard S21, S12 Magnitude and Phase · 50 dB Attenuation Standard S21, S12 Magnitude and Phase · 50 Ohm Air Line Standard S21, S12 Phase · 25 Ohm Mismatch (Beatty) Standard S11, S22 Magnitude Pass/Fail status of the measurements is displayed on the computer. The software can also provide hardcopy (printout) of the test reports which include the measured data, the measurement uncertainties, and the Pass/Fail status.

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The metric of comparison, termed En, is a check to see if the measurement differences are consistent with the uncertainty windows of both the characterization and the verification measurements. The quantity is shown in the following formula:

———-X—–x–y—c–h—a—r——-X—-x—y–v—e—r———Uxychar2 + Uxyver2

Equation 3-1
where:
· The numerator contains the magnitude or phase of S-parameters measured during characterization (by Anritsu) and during verification (by the user).
· The denominator contains the respective uncertainties. These uncertainties are calculated based on the VNA, the calibration kit, and repeatability. If this quantity En is less than 1, then the measurements during the two phases are within the overlap of the uncertainties and one can consider the measurements “equivalent” and, in some sense, verified.
The quality of the verification results is very dependent on the degree of care taken by the user in maintaining, calibrating, and using the system. The most critical factors are:
· The stability and quality of the devices in the calibration kit and verification kit. · The condition of the VNA test port connectors and test port cables. · The pin depths of all connectors and the proper torquing of connections. These same factors also affect
the VNA measurement quality. Consult the reference manual supplied with Anritsu Calibration Kits and Verification Kits for proper use, care, and maintenance of the devices contained in these kits.

3-7 System Verification Procedure
The System Verification procedure is described below. The procedure assumes that the System Verification Software (PVS) has been installed to an External Personal Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System and the National Instruments VISA runtime.
Equipment Required
· Personal Computer: · With Microsoft Windows Operating System · With National Instruments VISA runtime · Ethernet interface cable
· Anritsu Calibration Kit (Refer to Table 3-1, “Equipment Required for System Verification” on page 3-4) · Anritsu Verification Kit (Refer to Table 3-1) · Anritsu Test Port Cables (Refer to Table 3-1)

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Special Precautions
When performing the procedures, observe the following precautions:
· Minimize vibration and movement of the system, attached components, and test cables.
· Clean and check the pin depth and condition of all adapters, test port cables, calibration components, and impedance transfer standards.
· Pre-shape the test cables so as to minimize their movement during calibration and measurement activities.

Verification Procedure
1. Turn on power to the PC controller.
2. Install the MS46322B system verification software, which can be found on the USB flash drive supplied with the 366x-3 or 3668-4 verification kit, to the PC controller. Refer to Section 5 of the ShockLine Series Vector Network Analyzers Verification Kits and Performance Verification Software Quick Start Guide, PN 10410-00766, for instructions.
3. Use a Cat5-E Ethernet cable to connect the ShockLine MS46322B to a Local Area Network port that is close to the PC controller using DHCP server of the LAN for obtaining an IP address. Alternatively, use a Cat5-E Ethernet Crossover cable to connect the ShockLine MS46322B directly to the PC Controller Ethernet port using static IP address. Refer to the Section 3-6 of MS46322A/B Operation Manual, PN 10410-00335, for setup procedures.
4. Turn on the ShockLine MS46322B and allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes.
5. When verifying an MS46322B with Option 10:
a. Install the 34NK50 and 34NKF50 Adapters to the 3670K50-2 Thru Cable. Use a torque wrench to tighten the K connectors to ensure that the connections do not become loose during the test.
b. Install the Thru Cable with the adapter to Port 2 of the ShockLine MS46322B.
6. When verifying an MS46322B with Option 20, 40, or 43:
a. Install the 33KFKF50x adapter to Port 1 of the ShockLine MS46322B.
b. Install the Thru Cable to Port 2 of the ShockLine MS46322B.
c. Install the 33KKF50x adapter on the open end of the Thru Cable.
7. Run the MS46322B VNA verification software on the PC controller.
8. Insert the USB flash drive that is supplied with the 366x-x verification kit to an available USB port on the PC controller. Follow the instructions in Section 6 of the ShockLine Series Vector Network Analyzers Verification Kits and Performance Verification Software Quick Start Guide, PN 10410-00766, to add the four impedance transfer standards to the verification tools database.
9. Follow the instructions in Section 6 of the Quick Start Guide to add the calibration kits to the verification tools database.
10. On the VNA, select: MAIN MENU | System | Network Interface. 11. Read the DHCP assigned IP Address when connecting the instrument to a Local Area Network, or enter
the Static IP address to be used (e.g. 10.0.0.2) when connecting the instrument to the PC controller directly.
12. On the verification software graphic user interface (GUI) displayed on the PC controller, locate the Select Interface field and then select TCP/IP using the drop-down menu.
13. Enter the IP Address of the instrument into the Address field of the verification software GUI.
14. Follow the instructions in Section 7 of the Quick Start Guide to start the performance verification testing.

Caution

Use an appropriate torque wrench to ensure proper connection of calibration devices during calibration.

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After all tests have been completed, print the test results and attach the printouts to the test record in Appendix A, “ShockLine MS46322A/B System Performance Test Record”.

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3-8 Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests

3-8 Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests
The Instrument Key Parameter Performance tests verify the key performance parameter of the MS46322B Vector Network Analyzer as an independent instrument. The Instrument Key Performance tests consist of the following:
· Frequency Accuracy · Output Power High and Low Power Characterization (Operational Test) · System Dynamic Range · High Level Noise (Operational Test)

PASS/FAIL Determination for Instrument Key Parameter Performance Tests
Figure 3-2 shows the rule that is used to determine the pass/fail status of test results that are associated with warranted specifications.

+ Uncertainty Measurement Point (Reading) Uncertainty
Measurement Data

Upper Specification

Nominal
Lower Specification
Upper Specification

Measurement Data – Failing Specifications

Nominal

Lower Specification

Measurement Data – Passing Specifications

Figure 3-2. Pass/Fail Determination
The measurement uncertainty listed in each test record includes the best estimate of the errors contributed by the measurement, test equipment, standards, and other correction factors (for example, calibration factors and mismatch errors) based on the suggested equipment, the equipment setup, and the prescribed test procedure. Most of the uncertainties are type-B per ISO/IEC Guide 98-3, Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM).

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3-9 Frequency Accuracy
3-9 Frequency Accuracy
This test verifies the internal time base of the MS46322B.

MS46322B Performance Verification

Equipment Required
Equipment required for Frequency Accuracy verification is listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Equipment Required for Frequency Accuracy Verification

Equipment Frequency Reference
Frequency Counter Adapter Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
RF Coaxial Cable

Critical Specification
Frequency: 10 MHz
Frequency: 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m) Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f) Frequency: DC to 40 GHz
Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Frequency: 10 MHz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: BNC(m) to BNC(m)

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Symmetricom Model
RubiSource T&M Anritsu Model MF2412B or
MF2412C with Option 3 Anritsu Model 34NK50
Anritsu Model 34NKF50
Anritsu Model 3670K50-2
Anritsu Model 2000-1627-R

Procedure
1. Connect the BNC cable between the output BNC(f) connector of the external Time Base Reference to the Reference Input BNC(f) connector of the Frequency Counter.
2. Install the Thru Cable to Input 1 N(f) connector of the Frequency Counter with appropriate adapters. 3. Power on both the external Time Base Reference and Frequency Counter. 4. Setup the Frequency Counter as follows:
a. Press the Preset key to restore the factory setting b. Set the Resolution to 0.1 Hz c. set the Sample rate to 11 ms. 5. Power on the MS46322B and allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes. 6. Select Preset button on the Icon Bar and then the OK button. 7. Set up the VNA display as follows: a. Select Averaging b. Change IFBW to 100 Hz c. Select Trace d. Change # of Traces to 1 e. Select Trace Max

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f. Select Frequency and then turn CW Mode to ON (Note: CW Frequency is defaulted to 10 MHz) i. Change # of Points to 801 ii. Change Start Frequency to 1 GHz (This changes the CW Frequency to 1 GHz.)
8. Connect the Thru Cable from the Frequency Counter to VNA Port 1. 9. Record the Frequency Counter reading to Table A-1, “Frequency Accuracy” on page A-3.

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3-10 Output Power (Operational Test)

MS46322B Performance Verification

3-10 Output Power (Operational Test)
The section provides the procedure to characterize the output power at each VNA port of the MS46322B.

Equipment Required
Equipment required for Output Power Accuracy characterization is listed in Table 3-3.

Table 3-3. Equipment Required for Output Power Characterization

Equipment
Power Meter
Power Sensor (For Opt. 10) Power Sensor (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Adapter (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Adapter (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 10)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)

Critical Specification
Power Range: -70 to +20 dBm
Frequency: 100 kHz to 18 GHz Connector Type: N(m)
Frequency: 100 kHz to 40 GHz Connector Type: K(m)
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) to K(f)
3/4 in (0.75 in) Open End 12 lb·in (1.35 N·m)
5/16 in (0.3125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)
13/16 in (0.8125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Anritsu Model ML2438A Anritsu Model SC7400 Anritsu Model SC7413 Anritsu Model 34NKF50 Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B Anritsu Model 01-200 Anritsu Model 01-201 Anritsu Model 01-203

Procedure
1. Power on the MS46322B and ML2438A. Allow both instruments to warm up for 30 minutes.

Note Connect SC7400 or SC7413 to Channel A input of the Power Meter.

2. Preset the VNA as follows: a. Select Preset button on the Icon Bar and then the OK button.
3. Set up the VNA display as follows: a. Select Trace. b. Change # of Traces to 1. c. Select Trace Max. d. Select Frequency and then turn CW Mode to ON (Note: CW Frequency is defaulted to 10 MHz). e. Change # of Points to 801.
4. Zero and calibrate the Power Sensor(s) on the Power Meter.

High Power Characterization 5. Connect the Power Sensor to VNA Port 1.

Note For MS46322B with Options 20, 40, or 43, install a 33KFKF50B adapter to the power sensor input.

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6. On the VNA, set the Start Frequency to the test frequency in Table 3-4. (e.g. Set Start Frequency to 1 MHz when it is the first time that this step is executed). The CW Frequency will match the Start Frequency after the change.

Note

The ShockLine VNA software has a minimum sweep span limit of 20 Hz so it does not allow the CW Frequency to match the Start Frequency when entering the last test frequency. Instead, select CW Frequency to set the proper test CW frequency.

Table 3-4. Test Frequency List for Output Power Accuracy Characterization

Frequency (MHz) 1

Frequency (MHz) 8000

Frequency (MHz) 19000

9000

20000

10000

21000

100

11000

22000

1000

12000

23000

2000

13000

24000

3000

14000

25000

4000

15000

26000

5000

16000

27000

6000

17000

28000

7000

18000

29000

Frequency (MHz) 30000 31000 32000 33000 34000 35000 36000 37000 38000 39000 40000

7. On the Power Meter, press the Sensor key, the Cal Factor soft key, and then the Freq soft key. Use the keypad to enter the value matching the CW frequency of the VNA as the input signal frequency, which sets the power meter to the proper power sensor calibration factor. Press System key to display the power reading.
8. Record the power meter reading in Table A-2, “High Output Power” on page A-3.

Note

For Low Power measurement, record the power meter reading in Table A-3, “Low Output Power” on page A-5.

9. Repeat Step 6 through Step 8 for the next frequency point in Table 3-4 until it reaches the appropriate end frequency point of the VNA being tested (8000 MHz for Option 10 unit, 20000 MHz for Option 20 unit, or 40000 MHz for Option 40 or Option 43 unit).
10. Change the VNA display as follows:
a. Click on Tr1 on the top of the S11 trace on the screen. b. Select Response and then S22. Verify that Tr1 is displaying S22 response. 11. Connect the power sensor to VNA Port 2.
12. Repeat Step 6 through Step 9.

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Low Power Characterization 13. Select Home, Power and then Low Power. 14. Change the VNA display as follows: a. Click on Tr1 on the top of the S22 trace on the screen. b. Select Response and then S11. Verify that Tr1 is displaying S11 response. 15. Repeat Step 5 through Step 12.

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3-11 System Dynamic Range

3-11 System Dynamic Range
This section provides the procedure to measure the System Dynamic Range of the MS46322B.

Equipment Required
Equipment required for the System Dynamic Range test is listed in Table 3-5.

Table 3-5. Equipment Required for System Dynamic Range Test

Equipment
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 43) Torque Wrench (For Opt. 10)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 10, 20, or 40)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 43)
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 10)
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 10) Calibration Kit (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 43
Calibration Kit (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)

Critical Specification
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m)
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) to K(f)
3/4 in (0.75 in) Open End 12 lb·in (1.35 N·m)
5/16 in (0.3125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)
13/16 in (0.8125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm
Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm
Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(m) Type
Frequency: DC to 8 GHz Connector: N(f) Type
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) Type
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(f) Type
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(m) Type

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Anritsu Model 34NK50 Anritsu Model 34NKF50 Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B Anritsu Model 33KFKF50C Anritsu Model 01-200 Anritsu Model 01-201 Anritsu Model 01-203
Anritsu Model 3670K50-2
Anritsu Model 3670K50A-2
Anritsu Model OSLN50A-8 Anritsu Model OSLNF50A-8 Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-40 Anritsu Model TOSLKF50A-43.5
Anritsu Model 28K50A

Procedure
1. Power on the MS46322B and allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes. 2. Preset the VNA as follows:
a. Select Preset button on the Icon Bar and then the OK button.

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3. Prepare the Thru Cable or the MS46322Bas follows:
a. For ShockLine MS46322B with Option 10: Install the 34NK50 and 34NKF50 Adapters to the 3670K50-2 Thru Cable. Use torque wrench to tighten the K connectors to ensure that the connections do not work themselves loose during the test.
b. For ShockLine MS46322B with Option 20, 40, or 43: Install the 33KFKF50x Adapter to the VNA Port 1.
4. Install the Thru Cable to Port 2.
5. Set up the VNA for segmented sweep as follows:
a. Select Sweep Setup. b. Select Freq-based Seg. Sweep Setup. c. Enter the data from the first row of Table 3-6 into the setup table on the bottom of the VNA
display.
d. Select Add. e. Enter the data in the next row of Table 3-6 into the VNA.
f. Repeat Step d through Step e until F2 = 8000 MHz for Option 10 unit, F2 = 20000 MHz for Option 20 unit, F2 = 40000 MHz for Option 40 unit, or F2 = 43500 MHz for Option 43 unit.
g. Select Back. h. Select Sweep type and then Segmented Sweep (Freq-based). i. Select Back. j. This completes the Segmented Sweep setup.

Table 3-6. VNA Segmented Sweep Setup for System Dynamic Range Test

of Pts

IFBW

Src Pwr

Avg

1 MHz

550 MHz

201

10 Hz

High

648 MHz

4005 MHz

10 Hz

High

4105 MHz

8000 MHz

10 Hz

High

8000.001 MHz

14000 MHz

10 Hz

High

14000.001 MHz

20000 MHz

10 Hz

High

20000.001 MHz

30000 MHz

102

10 Hz

High

30000.001 MHz

40000 MHz

101

10 Hz

High

40000.001 MHz

43500 MHz

10 Hz

High

6. Perform a Transmission Response calibration as follows: a. Select Calibration. b. Select Calibrate and then Manual Cal. c. Select Transmission Freq. Response. d. Select Thru/Recip. e. Connect the Thru Cable from Port 2 to Port 1. f. Select Thru 1-2 and then allow the VNA to complete the measurements. g. Click on the OK button on the displayed dialog.

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h. Disconnect the Thru Cable from Port 1.
i. Select Isolation (Optional). j. Install Loads to Port 1 and Port 2 (at the end of the Thru Cable).
k. Select Isolation 1-2 and then allow the VNA to complete the measurements. l. Select Back. m. Select Done. n. This completes the 2-port Transmission Response calibration.
o. Leave the Loads connected to both Port 1 and Port 2.
7. Set up the VNA display as follows:
a. Select Trace and then set # of Traces to 2. b. Select Response and then S12. Verify that Tr1 is displaying S12 response. c. Select Display and set Trace Format to Linear Mag. d. Click on Tr2 on the top of the S21 trace on the screen and then set Trace Format to Linear Mag. 8. Select Sweep, select Hold Functions and then select Single Sweep & Hold. 9. Select File and then Save Data. 10. Change the Type of File to Active Channel TXT File (*.txt). 11. Change the file name to SDR#1.txt and then click the Save button. Note the location of the data file being saved to.
12. Repeat Step 8 through Step 11 seven (7) more times. When saving the data, increment the number at the end of the file name by one (e.g. SDR#2.txt, SDR#3.txt and etc.).
13. Copy the saved data files off the MS46322B onto a USB flash drive for transferring to a Personal Computer.
14. On a separate Windows Personal Computer, import the saved data from the SDR#n.txt into Microsoft Excel so the rms values can be calculated.
15. There are many ways one can set up Microsoft Excel for calculating the System Dynamic Range in dB rms values. Below is an example:
a. Assume the data are in an Excel worksheet as follows –
· Row 1 is the header Freq, Data1 through Data8, rms Linear Mag, rms Log Mag, SDR. · Column A Freq (Imported from the SDR#n.txt files). · Column B through Column I Data1 through Data8 (Imported from the SDR#n.txt files). · Column J Calculated Linear Mag rms values. · Column K Calculated Log Mag rms values. · Column L Calculated Noise Floor values. · Column M High Power values. +5 dBm from 1 MHz to 8 GHz and -3 dBm from > 8 GHz to
43.5 GHz. · Column N Calculated System Dynamic Range values. b. Import the frequency data from the SDR#n.txt file. c. Set up Cell J2 to calculate the rms value in Linear Mag by entering the following formula into the Cell: = SQRT(SUMSQ(B2:I2)/8)
d. Copy the formula to the next cell on Column J until it reaches the last frequency point.

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e. Set up Cell K2 to calculate the rms value in Log Mag by entering the following formula into the Cell: = 20*LOG(J2,10)
f. Copy the formula to the next cell on Column K until it reaches the last frequency point.
g. Set up Cell L2 to calculate Noise Floor in dBm by entering the following formula into the cell: = K2
h. Copy the formula to the next cell on Column L until it reaches the last frequency point.
i. Set up Cell N2 to calculate the System Dynamic Range by entering the following formula in the cell: = M2 L2
j. Rename Sheet 1′ toSDR S12′ by right-clicking on the Sheet 1 tab, selecting Rename and typing in the new name.
k. Copy SDR S12′ sheet by right-clicking on the SDR S12 tab, selecting Move or Copy…, selecting (move to end), checking the Create a copy checkbox and then clicking OK. l. Rename the new sheet asS21 Magnitude’.
m. Import the S12 data and S21 data to appropriate Excel worksheet for System Dynamic Range calculation.
16. Record the worst case calculated SDR value of each frequency band in Table A-4, “S12 System Dynamic Range” on page A-7 and Table A-5, “S21 System Dynamic Range” on page A-7.

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3-12 High Level Noise (Operational Test)

3-12 High Level Noise (Operational Test)
This test checks the High Level Noise performance of the MS46322B.

Equipment Required
Equipment required for High Level Noise test is listed in Table 3-7
Table 3-7. Equipment Required for High Level Noise Test

Equipment
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 10)
Adapter (For Opt. 20 or 40)
Adapter (For Opt. 43)
Adapter (For Opt. 43) Torque Wrench (For Opt. 10) Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43) Torque Wrench (For Opt. 20, 40, or 43)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 10, 20, or 40)
RF Coaxial Cable (For Opt. 43)

Critical Specification
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(m)
Frequency: DC to 18 GHz Connector: N(m) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Connector: K(f) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(m) to K(f)
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Connector: K(f) to K(f)
3/4 in (0.75 in) Open End 12 lb·in (1.35 N·m)
5/16 in (0.3125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)
13/16 in (0.38125 in) Open End 8 lb·in (0.90 N·m)
Frequency: DC to 40 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm
Connector: K(f) to K(m)
Frequency: DC to 43.5 GHz Impedance: 50 ohm
Connector: K(f) to K(m)

Recommended Manufacturer/Model Anritsu Model 34NK50 Anritsu Model 34NKF50 Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B Anritsu Model 33KKF50C Anritsu Model 33KFKF50C Anritsu Model 01-200 Anritsu Model 01-201 Anritsu Model 01-203
Anritsu Model 3670K50-2
Anritsu Model 3670K50A-2

Procedure
1. Power on the MS46322B and allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes.
2. Preset the VNA as follows:
a. Select Preset button on the Icon Bar and then the OK button. 3. Prepare the Thru Cable or the MS46322B as follows:
a. For ShockLine MS46322B with Option 10: Install the 34NK50 and 34NKF50 Adapters to the 3670K50-2 Thru Cable. Use torque wrench to tighten the K connectors to ensure that the connections do not work themselves loose during the test.
b. For ShockLine MS46322B with Option 20, 40, or 43: Install the 33KFKF50x Adapter to VNA Port 1.
4. Install the Thru Cable to Port 2.

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5. Set up the VNA for segmented sweep as follows: a. Select Sweep Setup. b. Select Freq-based Seg. Sweep Setup. c. Enter the data from the first row of Table 3-8 into the setup table on the bottom of the VNA display. d. Select Add. e. Enter the data in the next row of Table 3-8 into the VNA.
f. Repeat Step d through Step e until F2 = 8000 MHz for Option 10 unit, F2 = 20000 MHz for Option 20 unit, or F2 = 43500 MHz for Option 40 or 43 unit.
g. Select Back. h. Select Sweep type and then Segmented Sweep (Freq-based). i. Select Back. j. This completes the Segmented Sweep setup.

Table 3-8. VNA Segmented Sweep Setup for High Level Noise Test

of Pts

1 MHz

10 MHz

15 MHz

100 MHz

250 MHz

501 MHz

701 MHz

1000 MHz

1101 MHz

1501 MHz

1550 MHz

2450 MHz

2499.99 MHz

2500.01 MHz

2600 MHz

3900 MHz

3975 MHz

4001 MHz

4100 MHz

8000 MHz

8100 MHz

20000 MHz

120

21000 MHz

40000 MHz

191

41000 MHz

43500 MHz

IFBW
100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz

Src Pwr

Avg

High

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7. Set up the VNA display as follows:
a. Select Trace and then set # of Traces to 2. b. Select Response and then S12. Verify that Tr1 is displaying S12 response. c. Select Display and set Trace Format to Linear Mag And Phase. d. Click on Tr2 on the top of the S21 trace on the screen and then set Trace Format to Linear Mag And
Phase. 8. Select Sweep and then Hold Functions. Select Single Sweep & Hold. 9. Select File and then Save Data. 10. Change the Type of File to Active Channel TXT File (.txt). 11. Change the file name to HLN#1 and then click the Save button. Note the location of the data file being
saved to.
12. Repeat Step 8 through Step 11 thirty-nine (39) more times. When saving the data, increment the number at the end of the file name by one (e.g. HLN#2, HLN#3 and etc.).
13. Copy the thirty-nine (39) saved data files off the MS46322B onto a USB flash drive for transferring to a Personal Computer.
14. On a separate Windows Personal Computer, import the saved data from the HLN#n files into Microsoft Excel so the rms values can be calculated.
15. There are many ways one can set up Microsoft Excel for calculating the rms values. Below is an example:
a. Assume the data are in an Excel worksheet as follows:
· Row 1 is the header Freq, Data1 through Data40, rms Linear Mag, rms Log Mag (or rms Deg)
· Column A Freq (Imported from the HLN#n files) · Column B through Column AO Data1 through Data40 (Imported from the HLN#n files) b. Set up Cell AP2 to calculate the rms value in Linear Mag by entering the following formula into the Cell: = STDEV.P(B2:AO2)
c. Copy the formula to the next cell on Column AP until it reaches the last frequency point.
d. For magnitude measurements only,
i. Set up Cell AQ2 to calculate the rms value in Log Mag by entering the following formula into the Cell: = 20LOG(AP2+1,10)
ii. Copy the formula to the next cell on Column AQ until it reaches the last frequency point.
e. Rename Sheet 1′ toS12 Magnitude’ by right-clicking on the Sheet 1 tab, selecting Rename and typing in the new name.
f. Copy S12 Magnitude’ sheet by right-clicking on the S12 Magnitude tab, selecting Move or Copy…, selecting (move to end), checking the Create a copy checkbox and then clicking OK. g. Rename the new sheet asS21 Magnitude’.
h. Use the Move or Copy… in Excel to create as many new sheets as required for both magnitude and phase measurements. Rename the sheets as necessary to indicate which measurement is being computed on the worksheet (e.g. S12 Phase, and etc.).
i. Import the Magnitude and Phase data to the appropriate worksheet for rms value calculation as required.
16. Record the calculated rms value of each frequency point listed in Table A-6, “High Level Noise S12 Magnitude” on page A-8 through Table A-9, “High Level Noise S21 Phase” on page A-12.

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Chapter 4 — Adjustment

4-1 Introduction
This chapter contains procedures that are used to restore and optimize the operation of the MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer.

4-2 Source Level Adjustment Procedure
This section provides the procedure to restore or optimize the operation of MS46322A/B related to the RF leveling at the VNA Test Ports.

Note

Performing Source Level adjustment procedure is normally not required after the VNA assembly has been replaced. Each replacement VNA assembly is fully pre-calibrated / pre-adjusted prior to shipping from the factory.

Equipment Required
· Anritsu Model MA24118A USB Power Sensor (For Instruments with N(f) test ports) · Anritsu Model SC8268 USB Power Sensor (For Instruments with K(m) test ports)
Procedure
1. Install the PowerXpert Analysis and Control software that is supplied with the USB power sensor to the MS46322A/B. This will install the Windows driver needed to control the USB power sensor.
2. Power on the VNA and allows the instrument to warm up for at least 45 minutes. 3. Exit the ShockLine application software. 4. Insert the USB Power Sensor Interface cable into an open USB port of the VNA. Wait for Windows to load
the USB power sensor driver. 5. Use Windows Explorer to locate a file named AC_GUIMain.exe.config in the following folder:
C:Program FilesAnritsu CompanyShockLine Application 6. Right-click on AC_GUIMain.exe.config file and select Open with Notepad. 7. Locate Setting Name=”InstrumentType” and change its value from 2 to 3 as shown below:

3 8\. Save the change. 9. Launch the ShockLine application software from the Windows desktop. 10. Select Power button on the right side menu and then select Power Cal button.

Note

The Power Cal button will only show up when the InstrumentType value of AC_GUIMain.exe.config file is changed to 3.

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Adjustment

Port 1 Source Power Cal
11. Verify that Port Selection: Port 1 is shown on the POWER CAL menu. If not, select the Port Selection button to change to Port 1 as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1. POWER CAL Menu 12. Select the Perform Cal button and the POWER CALIBRATION dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2. POWER CAL Dialog Box
13. Select the sensor using the drop-down menu. 14. Connect the power sensor to VNA Port 1. 15. Select the Start Cal button to begin the calibration (adjustment). 16. When the calibration is complete, select the Close button and disconnect the power sensor from VNA
Port 1.

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Port 2 Source Power Cal 17. Select the Port Selection button to change to Port 2. 18. Select Perform Cal button and the POWER CALIBRATION dialog box appears. 19. Connect the power sensor to VNA Port 2.
20. Select the Start Cal button to begin the calibration. 21. When the calibration is complete, select the Close button and disconnect the power sensor from VNA Port
2.
22. Select File | Exit to shut down the ShockLine application software. 23. Change the InstrumentType value back to 2 in the AC_GUIMain.exe.config file. 24. Launch the ShockLine application software from the Windows desktop. The new calibration coefficients
will take effect afterward.

4-3 IF Adjustment Procedure
This section provides the procedure to restore or optimize the operation of MS46322A/B related to the IF level in the VNA Receivers.

Note

Performing IF adjustment procedure is normally not required after the VNA module assembly has been replaced. Each replacement VNA module is fully pre- calibrated / pre-adjusted prior to shipping from the factory.

Equipment Required
· For Instruments with N(f) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 34NK50 N(m) to K(m) Adapter · Anritsu Model 34NKF50 N(m) to K(f) Adapter
· For Instruments with K(m) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 or 3670K50A-2 (For Opt 43) Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B or 33KFKF50C (For Opt 43) K(f) to K(f) Adapter
Procedure
1. Power on the VNA and allows the instrument to warm up for at least 45 minutes. 2. Connect the Thru Cable between Port 1 and Port 2. 3. Select the Calibration button on the right side menu. 4. Select IF Cal button and follow the prompt to perform the calibration. 5. Select File | Exit to shut down the ShockLine application software. 6. Launch the ShockLine application software from the Windows desktop. The new calibration coefficients
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4-4 Time Base Adjustment Procedure
This section provides the procedure to adjust the internal Time Base in the MS46322A/B.

Note

Performing Time Base adjustment procedure is normally not required after the VNA module assembly has been replaced. Each replacement VNA module is fully pre-calibrated / pre-adjusted prior to shipping from the factory.

Equipment Required
· For Instruments with N(f) test ports: · Anritsu Model MF2412x Frequency Counter with Option 3 · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 34NK50 N(m) to K(m) Adapter · Anritsu Model 34NKF50 N(m) to K(f) Adapter
· For Instruments with K(m) test ports: · Anritsu Model MF2412x Frequency Counter with Option 3 · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B K(f) to K(f) Adapter
Procedure
1. Power on the Frequency Counter and then press the Preset key. 2. Power on the VNA and allow the instrument to warm up for at least 45 minutes. 3. Connect the Thru Cable between the Frequency Counter Input 1 and VNA Port 1. 4. On the VNA, select the System button on the right-side menu. 5. Select the Diagnostics button. 6. The DIAGNOSTICS ACCESS dialog box appears providing an entry field to enter the diagnostics access
password as shown below in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3. DIAGNOSTICS ACCESS Dialog Box

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7. Enter the password ModVna in the Password field and click OK.
8. Select Hardware Cal button, then the Time Base Cal button.
9. Change the DAC Number value in the TIME BASE CALIBRATION dialog box as shown in Figure 4-4 so that the frequency displayed on the frequency counter is within 5 GHz ± 2 kHz.

Figure 4-4. TIME BASE CALIBRATION Dialog Box 10. Click the Close button when done.

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4-5 Factory RF Calibration (RF Cal)
The Factory RF Calibration represents a subset of a 12-term calibration so that simple reflection and transmission standards will read somewhat close to their true value, even without a User Measurement Calibration.

Equipment Required
· For Instruments with N(f) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3653A N Connector Calibration Kit · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 34NK50 N(m) to K(m) Adapter · Anritsu Model 34NKF50 N(m) to K(f) Adapter
· For Instruments with K(m) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3652A K Connector Calibration Kit · Anritsu Model 3670K50-2 Thru Cable · Anritsu Model 33KFKF50B K(f) to K(f) Adapter

Procedure
1. Power on the VNA and allows the instrument to warm up for at least 45 minutes.
2. If the length of the thru line cable is not known, perform the Length Determination Procedure in Section “Thru Line Length Determination Procedure” on page 4-8.
3. Preset the VNA and then select the System button on the right-side menu. 4. Select the Diagnostics button. 5. The DIAGNOSTICS ACCESS dialog box appears providing an entry field to enter the diagnostics access
password as shown in Figure 4-3.
6. Enter the password ModVna in the Password field and click OK button. 7. Select Factory Cal button to display the FACTORY CAL menu (Figure 4-5). 8. Select the Modify Setup button to display the FACTORY RF CAL SETUP dialog box.

Figure 4-5. FACTORY CAL MENU and FACTORY RF CAL SETUP Dialog

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9. Change the parameters in the dialog box as shown in the table below, then click the Apply button when done.

Table 4-1. Parameters Changes for Factory RF Calibration

Thru Length (mm)

Line Loss (dB/mm)

Actual length of thru including adapters, if used.

0.009 After the value above is entered, it will round up to 0.01.

@ Frequency (GHz) 70

10. Connect each calibration standard from the calibration kit in sequence to the appropriate port. Click the appropriate button when ready.
11. When all seven (7) calibration standards have been measured, click the Done button to complete the procedure.

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4-6 Thru Line Length Determination Procedure
This procedure is used to determine the length of the thru line cable (including adapters) that is used for Factory RF Calibration.

Equipment Required
· For Instruments with N(f) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3653A N Connector Calibration Kit
· For Instruments with K(m) test ports: · Anritsu Model 3652A K Connector Calibration Kit

Procedure
1. Power on and warm up the VNA for at least 45 minutes.
2. Preset the VNA.
3. Select the Frequency button on the right side menu and set the number of points to 801. 4. Select the Calibration button. 5. Insert the USB memory device from the calibration kit into the USB port on the front panel of the
instrument. The LED indicator on the USB memory device will flash and then light constantly.
6. Select the Cal Kit/AutoCal Characterization button, then select the Install Kit/Charac button to display the LOAD dialog box (Figure 4-6).

Figure 4-6. LOAD (Characterization/Cal Kit) Dialog Box
7. Select the Cal Kit radio button and then click the Browse button. 8. Locate Removable Disk (x:), where x is the drive letter designated to the USB drive by Windows. 9. Double-click Removable Disk (x:), then select the “xxxxxxxxx.ccf” file, and then click Open. 10. In the LOAD dialog box, click OK to load the coefficients. 11. Click the Back icon to return to the CALIBRATION [TR] menu. 12. Select the Calibrate button and then the Manual Cal button. 13. Select the 1-Port Cal button and then Edit Cal Params button.

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14. Uncheck Test Port 2 and change Test Port 1 DUT Connector as follows: a. For Instruments with N(f) Test Ports N-Conn(M) b. For Instrument with K(m) Test Ports K-Conn(F)
15. Click the OK button when done, then click on the Back icon to return to the previous men. 16. Select the Port 1 Reflective Devices button. 17. Connect the open calibration standard to VNA Port 1 and then select the Open button to start the
measurement. When done, a check mark appears on the Open button to indicate the existence of a calibration.
18. Disconnect the Open, connect the Short calibration standard to VNA Port 1, and then select the Short button to start the measurement.
19. Disconnect the Short, connect the Load calibration standard to VNA Port 1, and then select the Load button to start the measurement.
20. Disconnect the Load from VNA Port 1 and click the Done button. 21. Connect a short to one end of the Thru Cable (DUT).
22. Connect the open end of the Thru Cable to VNA Port 1.
23. Select the Measurement button, then click the Reference Plane button, and then click the Auto button. 24. Subtract the value below from the displayed Distance value. This is the Length of the Thru Cable used for
the Factory RF Calibration.
a. For N connector thru cable 8.966 mm b. For K connector thru cable 5 mm 25. Enter 0 for the Distance button to reset the value.

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Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting

5-1 Introduction
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting tests that can be used to check the MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer for proper operation. These tests are intended to be used as a troubleshooting tool for identifying the faulty components and checking the functionality of internal components and sub-assemblies in the MS46322A/B VNA.
Only qualified service personnel should replace internal assemblies. Major subassemblies that are shown in the replaceable parts list are typically the items that may be replaced.
Because they are highly fragile, items that must be soldered may not be replaced without special training. Removal of RF shields from PC boards or adjustment of screws on or near the RF shields will de tune sensitive RF circuits and will result in degraded instrument performance.

5-2 General Safety Warnings
Many of the troubleshooting procedures presented in this chapter require the removal of instrument covers to access sub-assemblies and modules. When using these procedures, please observe the warning and caution notices.

Warning

Hazardous voltages are presented inside the instrument when AC line power is connected. Before removing any covers, turn off the instrument and unplug the AC power cord.

Caution

Many assemblies and modules in the MS46322A/B VNA contain static-sensitive components. Improper handling of these assemblies and modules may result in damage to the assemblies and modules. Always observe the static-sensitive component handling precautions.

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5-3 Troubleshooting Test Power Supply DC Check
This procedure verifies that the expected DC voltages are present at the Power Supply and the Back Plane PCB Assembly in the MS46322A/B VNA.

Equipment Required
· Digital Multimeter

Reference Figures
· Figure 5-1 shows the Power Supply +3.3V terminal, +12V terminal and their respective Ground terminals.
· Figure 5-2 shows both the front and back sides of the Back Plane PCB Assembly to help locate the E1 test point and the P16 5V connector.
· Figure 5-3 shows the location of P17 VNA 12V Power Supply connector on the front side of the Back Plane PCB Assembly.

3 Figure 5-1. Power Supply Output Terminals

P16 E1

Frontside

Backplane PCB Assembly

Backside

Figure 5-2. Back Plane PCB Assembly E1 Test Point and P16 +5V Connector

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P17

Frontside
Backplane PCB Assembly

Figure 5-3. Location of P17 VNA 12V Power Supply Connector

Procedure
1. Turn off the MS46322A/B VNA and unplug the AC power cord, mouse, keyboard and external monitor. 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Re-connect the AC power cord, mouse, keyboard and external monitor. 4. Turn the MS46322A/B VNA on. 5. Use the digital multimeter to measure the DC voltages at the test points stated in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1. Expected DC Bias Voltages

Test Point

Common

Power Supply +3.3V Terminal

Power Supply +3.3V GND Terminal

Power Supply +12V Terminal

Power Supply +12V GND Terminal

Back Plane PCB Assy P16 pin 3

Back Plane PCB Assy P16 pin 2

Back Plane PCB Assy P4 pin 1 (or E2)

Back Plane PCB Assy P4 pin 2

Back Plane PCB Assy P17 pin 1

Back Plane PCB Assy P17 pin 2

Expected Voltage +3.3 V +12 V +5 V
+19 V
+12 V

Note

When measuring the DC voltage on Back Plane PCB Assembly (except P17), place the test probes on the back side of the specified connector.

6. If the +3.3V or +12V are not present at the terminals, replace the power supply. 7. If the +5 V is not present at P16 of the Back Plane PCB Assembly, replace the power supply 8. If the +19V is not present at P4, replace the Back Plane PCB Assembly. 9. If the +12V is not present at P17, replace the Back Plane PCB Assembly.

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5-4 Troubleshooting Test Non-Ratio Power Level Check
The Non-Ratio Power Level Check is very useful to verify if the VNA Module Assembly is faulty.

Procedure
1. For instruments with N(f) test ports, install the 34NK50 and 34NKF50 adapters to the 3670K50-2 RF Coaxial Cable to convert both ends into N(m) connector port.
2. For instrument with K(m) test ports, install 33KFKF50B or 33KFKF50C adapter to the male end of the 3670K50-2 RF or 3670K50A-2 Coaxial Cable.
3. Turn on the MS46322A/B.
4. Connect the coaxial cable between test port 1 and test port 2.
5. Select Trace 1 and then select Display | Trace Format. Set Trace Format to Log Mag. 6. Select Response | User-defined. The User-defined menu appears. 7. Set Numerator to A1, Denominator to 1, and Driver Port to Port 1. 8. Use a mouse to move the Reference Line to one graticule below top scale.
9. Repeat Step 4 through Step 7 for Trace 2, setting Numerator to B2, Denominator to 1, and Driver Port to Port 1.
10. Repeat Step 4 through Step 7 for Trace 3, setting Numerator to B1, Denominator to 1, and Driver Port to Port 2.
11. Repeat Step 4 through Step 7 for Trace 4, setting Numerator to A2, Denominator to 1, and Driver Port to Port 2.
12. Observe whether any portions of these traces show any abnormality (e.g. very low power level).

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5-5 Troubleshooting Turn-on Problems

Unit Cannot Boot Up
Unit cannot boot up, no activity occurs when the Operate/Standby key is pressed: 1. Perform Power Supply DC Check as described in “Troubleshooting Test Power Supply DC Check” on page 5-2.
a. Based on the test results, replace either the Power Supply or the Back Plane PCB Assembly.
2. If all voltages are present and the CPU Fan is not running, then replace the CPU Assembly.

Unit Cannot Boot into Windows OS environment
1. Remove the solid state drive from the VNA and attach it to a USB to SATA Adapter. 2. Install the USB to SATA Adapter to a USB port of a Personal Computer that has anti-malware installed.
a. If the PC could not recognize the solid state drive, replace it with a new solid state drive. 3. Perform the malware scan.
a. If malware is found, remove the malware, then install the solid state drive back to the VNA and verify if the VNA can boot into Windows and launch ShockLine Application.
b. If problem still exists, replace the solid state drive.

Unit Cannot Launch ShockLine Application
Unit can boot to Windows but does not launch ShockLine Application:
1. Check if Windows User Account has been changed. It must have Administrator privilege for ShockLine Application Software to run correctly.
2. Check if Windows Language and Regional setting has been changed. It must be set to English (United States).
3. ShockLine Application Software update may not have completed. Re-install software.
4. Verify if the +12V DC is present at P17 of Back Plane PCB Assembly. If not present, replace the Back Plane PCB Assembly.
5. Verify the USB Mini B cable connector is inserted into the USB Mini connector on the VNA Module Assembly.
6. If problem still exists, replace the solid state drive.

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Troubleshooting

Frequency Related Problems
If the instrument exhibits frequency related problem, do the following: 1. Perform “Adjustment” on page 4-1. If it does not help, go to the next step. 2. Apply external 10 MHz Reference to the rear panel 10 MHz Ref In. 3. If the problem does not show with the external reference, the problem is in the internal reference oscillator. Replace the VNA Module Assembly.

RF Power Related Problems
If the instrument exhibits RF power related problems, do the following: 1. Perform “Troubleshooting Test Non-Ratio Power Level Check” on page 5-4. 2. If the power level shows any abnormality, do the following: a. Verify that the coaxial cable connection between test port adapter and VNA Module Assembly. Re-torque if necessary. b. Verify that the test port adapter is worn or damaged. Replace the test port adapter if necessary. c. Replace VNA Module Assembly.

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5-7 Troubleshooting Measurement Problems
If the MS46322A/B measurement quality is suspect, the following paragraphs provide guidelines and hints for determining possible quality problems.

VNA Measurement Quality
The quality of MS46322A/B VNA measurements is determined by the following test conditions and variable: · The condition of the MS46322A/B. · The quality and condition of the interface connections and connectors. · The quality and condition of the calibration components, thru cables, adapters and fixtures. · The surrounding environmental conditions at the time of the measurement. · The selection and performance of the calibration for the DUT being measured.

Checking Possible Measurement Problems
When determining possible measurement problems, check the following items:
1. Check the DUT and the calibration conditions:
a. Ensure that the Calibration Components Coefficients data has been installed into the VNA for the Calibration Kit in use.
b. Ensure that the proper calibration was done for the device being measured:
· For high insertion-loss device measurements, the calibration should include isolation, high number of averages, and narrow IF Bandwidth setting during calibration.
· For high return-loss device measurements, a high quality precision load should be used during calibration.
c. Check the condition of DUT mating connectors and their pin depth.
d. If possible, measure an alternate known good DUT.
e. Check if the environment is stable enough for the accuracy required for the DUT measurement.
· The VNA should not be subjected to variations in temperature. · The VNA should not be placed in direct sun light or next to a changing cooling source, such
as a fan or air conditioning unit. 2. Check the calibration using known good components from the calibration kit. If measurements of these
devices do not produce good results, try the following:
a. Check Thru Cable stability including condition and pin depth. Replace with a known good cable, if necessary.
b. Check condition and pin depth of calibration kit components. Replace with known good components, if necessary.
c. Check condition and pin depth of test port adapters. Replace with known good ones if necessary.
3. Check the system performance as described in Chapter 2 — MS46322A Performance Verification and Chapter 3 — MS46322B Performance Verification

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Chapter 6 — Assembly Removal and Replacement

6-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the removal and replacement procedures for the various assemblies. Illustrations (drawings or photographs) in this manual may differ slightly from the instrument that you are servicing, but the basic removal and replacement functions will remain as specified. The illustrations are meant to provide assistance with identifying parts and their locations.

6-2 Electrostatic Discharge Prevention
An ESD safe work area and proper ESD handling procedures that conform to ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 is mandatory to avoid ESD damage when handling subassemblies or components found in the MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer.

Warning

All electronic devices, components, and instruments can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. It is important to take preventive measures to protect the instrument and its internal subassemblies from electrostatic discharge.

6-3 Basic Assembly Overview
Figure 6-1 on page 6-2 shows the basic assembly overview of MS46322A/B Vector Network Analyzer.

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1 Top Cover 2 Front Panel Bezel 3, 4, 5 Right Handle, Top Handle Insert and Green screw 6, 7 Bottom Handle Foot 8 Side Cover 9 Rear Panel 10 Stiffener plate 11 Stiffener plate mounting screw Figure 6-1. MS46322A/B Basic Assembly Overview

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6-4 Disassembly Procedure

6-4 Disassembly Procedure
Use this procedure to prepare the MS46322A/B for removal and replacement procedures for all of its replaceable components. Other than the front panel cables, all replacement components require this common disassembly procedure.

Common Disassembly Procedure
1. Prepare a clean and static free work area. Make sure that the work area is well grounded. Cover the work surface with a soft, clean anti-static mat.
2. Provide all personnel with appropriate anti-static grounding wrist straps and similar equipment. 3. Power down the VNA and unplug the AC power cord. 4. Place the VNA on the anti-static mat. 5. Refer to Figure 6-2 and remove the top cover as follows:
a. Remove the two top rear feet. b. Remove the center screw that secures the top cover to the chassis. c. Slide the top cover back and then lift the top cover off the instrument.

1 3

2
4
1. Top Right Foot 2. Top Left Foot 3. Bottom Right Foot 4. Bottom Left Foot Figure 6-2. MS46322A/B Rear Panel
6. Remove the six Phillips screws that secure the stiffener plate to the chassis. Refer to Figure 6-1.

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7. Removing the bottom cover is required when replacing the Power Supply, the Solid State Drive or the high frequency VNA Module Assembly. Refer to Figure 6-2 and use the following steps to remove the bottom cover:
a. Carefully flip over the instrument so the bottom side is now facing upward.
b. Remove the two bottom rear feet.
c. Remove the center screw that secures the bottom cover to the chassis.
d. Slide the top cover back and then lift the bottom cover off the instrument.

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6-5 VNA Module Assembly

6-5 VNA Module Assembly
Use this procedure to replace the VNA Module Assembly. It is secured to the chassis by five (5) Phillips screws and five (5) standoffs.

Replacement Parts
· VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 4 ND81295-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 10 ND81296-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 14 ND81296-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 20 ND81298-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 30 ND81298-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322A with Option 40 ND81298-RFB · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B with Option 10 3-ND83420-RFB or 3-ND83985-RFB, depending
on serial number · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B with Option 20 3-ND83421-RFB or 3-ND83986-RFB, depending
on serial number · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B with Option 40 3-ND83422-RFB or 3-ND83987-RFB, depending
on serial number · VNA Module Assembly for MS46322B with Option 43 3-ND84774-RFB

Reference Figures
· Figure 6-3, “Location of VNA Module Cable Clamp” on page 6-5
· Figure 6-4, “Low Frequency VNA Module Assembly Location Diagram (MS46322A Options 4 and 10)” on page 6-6
· Figure 6-6, “Low Frequency VNA Module Assembly (MS46322A Options 4 and 10 or MS46322B Option 10)” on page 6-8
· Figure 6-7, “High Frequency VNA Module Assembly Location Diagram (MS46322A Options 14, 20, 30 or 40)” on page 6-9.

Figure 6-3. Location of VNA Module Cable Clamp

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3

J34 J1

5 4
J30
J2

1 10 MHz Ref In Cable 2 Trigger TTL In Cable 3 Front Panel USB Interface Cable 4 VNA Module Assembly USB Interface Cable 5 VNA Module Assembly +12V Power Supply Cable
Figure 6-4. Low Frequency VNA Module Assembly Location Diagram (MS46322A Options 4 and 10)

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6-5 VNA Module Assembly

1 J34

2
1 10 MHz Ref In Cable plugged into J34 on the VNA Module Assembly 2 Test Port Coaxial Cables
Figure 6-5. Low Frequency VNA Module Assembly Location Diagram (MS46322B Option 10)

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5 4X
4
3 9X
1 VNA Module Assembly 2 Long Mounting Screw (1) 3 Short Mounting screws (9) 4 Short Standoff (1) 5 Tall Standoffs (4) Figure 6-6. Low Frequency VNA Module Assembly (MS46322A Options 4 and 10 or MS46322B Option 10)

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6-5 VNA Module Assembly
3 4

J34

J30

1 10 MHz Ref In Cable 2 Trigger TTL In Cable 3 Front

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