Anritsu VectorStar ME7838AX Manuel utilisateur

Quick Start Guide

VectorStar™ ME7838A/AX

2-Port Broadband/Banded mmWave

System

High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network

Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 125 GHz

Anritsu Company

490 Jarvis Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809

USA

http://www.anritsu.com

Part Number: 10410-00292

Revision: F

Published: September 2021

QSG-2 PN: 10410-00292 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838A/AX QSG

High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network

Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 125 GHz

This guide provides quick setup instructions for theVectorStar™ME7838A/AX Broadband/Banded mmWave

VNA System assembly. For additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the

assembly, configuration, setup, and initial testing of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar ME7838A/AX

Series Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00293.

This and all other documentation that supports the ME7838A/AX is available on the ME7838x web page:

http://www.anritsu.com/test-measurement/products/me7838

On this web page, you can select various tabs for more information about your instrument. Included is a Library

tab which contains links to all the latest technical documentation related to this instrument.

ME7838A/AX Broadband System Main Components

The ME7838A/AX Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:

•MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband

Connection Capability)

•3739B/C Broadband Test Set

•Two 3743A/AX mmWave Modules

•Front and rear panel cables

ME7838A/AX Banded System Main Components

The ME7838A/AX Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:

•MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x

•3739B/C Broadband Test Set

•Two 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or two OML/VDI mmWave Modules

•Front and rear panel cables

Caution

A MS464xA/B VNA unit is heavy. To avoid personal injury, it must be lifted and

maneuvered by at least two people during installation.

If mounting on a workbench surface, first position the 3739B/C Broadband Test Set

with access to its front and rear panels. Stack the remaining test sets on top of one

another, then finally the VNA.

If mounting into rack or console, make sure the Test Sets have been installed, and

that the rack/console is carefully positioned on a flat and level surface. If equipped,

make sure any casters are locked. Use two people to lift the VNA unit and two to

guide it into its shelf rails.

The test loops on the front and rear panels of the VNA are delicate. Be careful not to

bump or bend the test loops.

VectorStar ME7838A/AX QSG PN: 10410-00292 Rev. F QSG-3

Installing Rear Panel Cables (MS464xA VNA)

This section focuses on installing cables when using a MS464xA VNA. Start the ME7838A assembly by placing

the 3739B/C Broadband Test Set so you can access the rear panel for cable connection.

At the rear panels connect the cables as shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.

Warning To avoid injury, use two or more people to lift the MS464xA VNA to the top of the 3739B/C Test Set.

Caution

To avoid connector damage or inaccurate measurements, before making any connections, ensure

the connectors are clean, undamaged, and meet pin depth specification. Observe connector torque

requirements where indicated in this guide.

Figure 1 Install Rear Panel Cables between 3739B/C Test Set and MS464xA VNA

WARNING

No operator service-

able parts inside.

Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

Ext

Alc

Out

Ext

Analog

a1ba2b2

IF Outputs

External I/O

~ LINE INPUT

47-63 Hz

85-240 VAC

150 VA Max

Fuse 250V 2A T

CAUTION

Do not operate with

power cord ungrounded.

CAUTION

For continued fire protection

replace only with specified

type and rated fuse.

Cable Length

Standard Extended

Module Interface

MS464xA VNA

3739B/C Test Set

Ext Analog Out Ext ALC External I/O

Ext ALC Out

b1 IF a2 IF

a1 IF b2 IF

Ext Analog In External I/O

333

5 Module Interface

Cable Length Switch

3739C-003 Option Only

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Table 1. ME7838A Cable Rear Panel Connections (MS464xA VNA)

Part Number Index Description From VNA Location

To 3739B/C Test Set

Location

MS464xA VNA

MS464xA VNAs only

work with ME7838A

systems.

3739B/C Test Set 2

3-73598-1 a

(5 cable bundle)

a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

3 IF Interface Cables

a1 IF

b1 IF

a2 IF

b2 IF

a1 IF

b1 IF

a2 IF

b2 IF

4 External I/O Cable External I/O External I/O

3-806-225 5 BNC (M-M) Cable VNA Ext Analog Out Test Set EXT ANALOG

3-806-225 6 BNC (M-M) Cable VNA Ext ALC Test Set EXT ALC OUT

GPIB Cable

(Not supplied) 7Cable for

programmatic control

IEEE 488.2 GPIB (For remote

controlling ME7838) NA

GPIB Cable

(Not supplied) 8Cable for

programmatic control

Dedicated GPIB (For

controlling peripherals such as

Power Meter)

Ethernet Cable

(Not supplied) 9

Cable for

programmatic control Ethernet Port NA

USB Type B Cable

(Not supplied)

Cable for

programmatic control USB Port (2) NA

– 10 AC Power Cord AC Power Input NA

– 11 AC Power Cord NA AC Power Input

– 12 Module Interface Cable Length Switch (Included with 3739C-003 Option)

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Installing Rear Panel Cables (MS464xB VNA)

This section focuses on installing cables when using a MS464xB VNA. Start the ME7838A/AX assembly by

placing the 3739B/C Broadband Test Set so you can access the rear panel for cable connection. Start the

ME7838A/AX assembly by placing the 3739B/C Broadband Test Set so you can access the rear panel for cable

connection.

At the rear panels connect the cables as shown in Figure 2 and Table 2.

Warning To avoid injury, use two or more people to lift the MS464xB VNA to the top of the 3739B/C Test Set.

Caution

To avoid connector damage or inaccurate measurements, before making any connections, ensure

the connectors are clean, undamaged, and meet pin depth specification. Observe connector torque

requirements where indicated in this guide.

Figure 2 Install Rear Panel Cables between 3739B/C Test Set and MS464xB VNA

WARNING

No operator service-

able parts inside.

Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

Ext

Alc

Out

Ext

Analog

a1ba2b2

IF Outputs

External I/O

~ LINE INPUT

47-63 Hz

85-240 VAC

150 VA Max

Fuse 250V 2A T

CAUTION

Do not operate with

power cord ungrounded.

CAUTION

For continued fire protection

replace only with specified

type and rated fuse.

Cable Length

Standard Extended

Module Interface

Ext In ALC 2

(With Option 031)

Ext In ALC 1

(No Option 031)

MS464xB VNA

3739C Test Set

b1 IF a2 IF

a1 IF b2 IF

Ext Analog Out

External I/O

Ext Analog In

Ext ALC Out

External I/O

333

5 Module Interface

Cable Length Switch

3739C-003 Option Only

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Table 2. ME7838A/AX Cable Rear Panel Connections (MS464xB VNA)

Part Number Index Description From VNA Location

To 3739B/C Test Set

Location

MS464xB VNA 1

3739B/C Test Set 2

3-73598-1 a

(5 cable bundle)

a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

3 IF Interface Cables

a1 IF

b1 IF

a2 IF

b2 IF

a1 IF

b1 IF

a2 IF

b2 IF

4 External I/O Cableb

b. Tighten the connector screws with a flat blade screwdriver.

External I/O External I/O

3-806-225 5 BNC (M-M) Cable Ext Analog Out Test Set EXT ANALOG

3-806-225 6 BNC (M-M) Cable Ext In ALC 1 (without Option 031)

Ext In ALC 2 (with Option 031) Test Set EXT ALC OUT

GPIB Cable

(Not supplied) 7Cable for program-

matic control

IEEE 488.2 GPIB (for remote con-

trolling ME7838) NA

GPIB Cable

(Not supplied) 8Cable for program-

matic control

Dedicated GPIB (For controlling

peripherals such as Power Meter) NA

Ethernet Cable

(Not supplied) 9

Cable for program-

matic control Ethernet Port NA

USB Type B Cable

(Not supplied)

Cable for program-

matic control USB Port (2) NA

– 10 AC Power Cordc

c. Do not connect the AC power cords to the AC source yet.

AC Power Input NA

– 11 AC Power CordcNA AC Power Input

– 12 Module Interface Cable Length Switch (Included with 3739C-003 Option)

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Installing Front Panel Cables

Connect the front panel cables between the VNA and the 3739B/C Test Set, and between the Test Set and the

mmWave modules as shown below and as described in Table 3.

Example MS464xA/B VNA equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062 with included Front Panel Loops

Note: The cables for Test Port 1 to Module SRC (key 8 to 9) and Test Port 2 to Module SRC (key12 to13) are not

used with mmWave modules 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or 3744A-Rx.

Figure 3 Front Panel Cables between 3739B/C Test Set, MS464xA/B VNA, and Modules

+27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE

ALL PORTS: CAUTION

Standby Operate

Frequency

Power

Sweep

Avg

Response

Display

Scale

Marker

Channel

Trace

Measurement

Calibration

Application

File

System

Help

Preset

RF, LO, Test, Ref,

and Pwr/Signal to

Port 1

Module

Test Port 1

to Module SRC (3743A/AX only)

Test Port 2

to Module SRC (3743A/AX only)

RF, LO, Test, Ref,

and Pwr/Signal to

Port 2

Module

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Table 3. ME7838A/AX Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations

Part Number Index Description

Connection

From

Connection

MS464xA/B

VNA

3739B/C Test

Set

3-67357-xx

(See Note 1)

3 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end

wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

VNA RF Test Set RF

3-67357-xx

(See Note 1)

4 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end

wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

VNA LO1 Test Set LO1

3-67357-xx

(See Note 1)

5 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end

wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

VNA LO2 Test Set LO2

3-75685-1

6-7,

10-11

mmWave Module Interface Cables

(for 3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW

modules)

Group of 5 cables for each port

Test Set

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF, LO, Test, Ref,

Power/Signal

Module

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF, LO, Test, Ref,

Power/Signal

3-75685-2

OML Module Interface Cables

Group of 4 cables for each port

Tes t Se t

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF, LO, Test, Ref

Module

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF, LO, Test IF,

Ref IF

VDI Module Interface Cables

Group of 4 cables for each port

Tes t Se t

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF, LO, Test, Ref

Module

(Port 1, Port 2)

RF Input, LO

Input, Meas. IF,

Ref IF

3-75685-3

mmWave Module Interface Cables

(for 3744A-Rx modules)

Group of 3 cables

Tes t Se t

(Port 1, Port 2)

LO, Test,

Power/Signal

Module

(Port 1, Port 2)

LO, Test,

Power/Signal

806-2xx-R a

(See Note 2)

8-9,

12-13 Coaxial Cable VNA

(Port 1, Port 2)

mmWave module

(Port 1, Port 2)

Cable Selection Notes

Note 1

Cable Selection Description

3-67357-13 Standard (Non-Rack Mount)

3-67357-67 3739B-001 or 3739C-001 Rack Mount

Option

Note 2

Cable Selection Description

806-206-R 24 in, 1.85 mm M-F coaxial cable

806-209-R 36 in, 1.85 mm M-F coaxial cable

a. The 806-2xx-R Coaxial Cable is not included or required when using the 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW mmWave modules, or the

3744A-Rx Receiver Module.

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mmWave Module Connections

Connect the 3739B/C Broadband Test Set Port-1 and Port-2 cables to the 3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or

3744A-Rx Modules as shown below, observing the correct torque limits for each connector. See Figure 4 and

Table 4. Route the cable assemblies through the cable restraint.

Inverting a Module

If necessary, a module can be turned over in the bracket to change the height of the DUT connector. To turn

the module over:

1. Remove the six Knurled Head M2 × 8 mm Thumbscrews from the module.

2. Turn the module over.

3. Install the cable assembly.

4. Install the module into the bracket and then install the thumbscrews.

Note

For ease of connection, the module can be removed from the bracket, then reinstalled after cables

are secured. Observe torque instructions where indicated.

Each module (except the 3744A-Rx) is characterized for absolute power for a specific VNA Serial

Number and VNA Test Port as designated on the module port assignment label. Ensure the module

matches the correct VNA and Test Set port.

If an alternative 3743A/AX mmWave module is used there will be approximately 1 dB of absolute

power inaccuracy which can be corrected by performing a power calibration.

For more detailed information on the modules including DUT Waveguide (WG) connection alignment

and custom bracket mounting, refer to the VectorStar Broadband/Banded mmWave Modules

Reference Manual – 10410-00311.

Figure 4 mmWave Module Connections

TEST

Power/Signal

REF

SRC (Not used)

TEST REF

S/N

SRC

Power/Signal

Port Assignment

(Not used) (Not used)

(Not used)

3744A-Rx

3744A-EE

3743A/AX

TEST REF

SRC

Power/Signal

1234

LO 6

3744A-EW

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mmWave Module Operating Environment

The following notes should be observed when operating the 3743A/AX and 3744A-xx mmWave Modules:

•The modules require use of heatsink with adequate air circulation. Thermal heat sinking similar to the

supplied mounting brackets of the modules should be considered in custom mounting applications.

•Each 3743A/AX Module consumes a maximum of 12 watts.

•Each 3744A-EE and 3744A-EW Module consumes a maximum of 12 watts.

•Each 3744A-Rx Module consumes a maximum of 7 watts.

•The primary heat sinking path for the module is on the two external side surfaces used to mount to the

support brackets.

•With the attached cable mounting brackets, the case temperature rise is approximately 15 °C to 20 °C

above ambient.

Table 4. mmWave Module Connections

Cable P/N Index Description

N/A 1 mmWave Module in bracket

N/A 2

W1 – 1 mm Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-Rx modules)

• Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench

• 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 Nꞏm (4 lbfꞏin). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504.

• 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.

WR-10 or WR-12 Adapter – 1 mm connector (3744A-EE, 3744A-EW modules)

• Use Waveguide Adapter Toolkits (3-74394-2, 3-74394-3 3-74394-4).

• Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench.

• 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 Nꞏm (4 lbfꞏin). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504.

• 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.

3-75685-1 a

3-75685-3 b

a. 3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, and 3744A-EW modules use cable assembly 3-75685-1.

b. 3744A-Rx module uses cable assembly 3-75685-3.

TEST – SSMC Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, and 3744A-Rx modules)

• Tighten using a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 Nꞏm (1.5 lbfꞏin).

• Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench.

REF – SSMC Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, and 3744A-EW modules)

• Tighten using a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 Nꞏm (1.5 lbfꞏin).

• Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench.

5Power/Signal Latching Bi-Lobe™ Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW,

3744A-Rx) (Bi-Lobe is a registered trademark of Omnetics Corporation.)

LO – K Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, and 3744A-Rx modules)

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

• Recommended is Anritsu 01-201.

N/A 7 Module Power and I/O Cable Restraint

806-206-R c

806-209-R c

c. The 806-2xx-R Coaxial Cable is used only with the 3743A/AX module.

SRC – V Connector (3743A/AX module only)

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

• Recommended is Anritsu 01-201.

3-75685-1 a9

RF – V Connector (3743A/AX, 3744A-EE, and 3744A-EW modules)

• Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).

• Recommended is Anritsu 01-201.

N/A 10 Factory Calibrated Port Assignment Label

N/A 11 Module Serial Number Label

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