Specifications
Narrative Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — General Information
This chapter provides a general description of the Anritsu Model MS462XX Vector Network Measurement
System. It also provides descriptions for the precision component kits, and equipment options.
Chapter 2 — Installation
This chapter provides instructions for performing an initial inspection, preparing the equipment for use,
setting up for operation over the IEEE-488.2 (GPIB) Bus, using a printer, and preparing the units for
storage and/or shipment. It also provides a listing of Anritsu Customer Service Centers.
Chapter 3 — Network Analyzers, A Primer
This chapter provides an introduction to network analysis and the types of measurements that can be
made using them. It provides general and introductory descriptions.
Chapter 4 — Front Panel Operation
This chapter describes the front panel controls, with their associated soft-key menus and GPIB
mnemonics.
Chapter 5 — Error And Status Messages
This chapter describes the type of error messages you may encounter during operation and provides a
tabular listing. This listing describes and defines certain error types.
Chapter 6 — Data Displays
This chapter provides a detailed description of the various data displays. It describes the graph types,
frequency markers, measurement limit lines, status displays, and data display controls.
Chapter 7 — Measurement Calibration
This chapter provides a discussion and tutorial on measurement calibration. It contains step-by-step
calibration procedures for the 2-Port Standard (OSL), Offset-Short, TRM, 3-Port Transmission and
Reflection, and LRL/LRM methods. It also has a procedure for calibrating using a sliding termination.
Chapter 8 — Time Domain
This chapter describes the Option 2, Time Domain feature.
Chapter 9 — AutoCal
This chapter provides descriptions and procedures for operation using the optional AutoCal
®
(automatic
calibration) instrument.
Chapter 10 — Operational Checkout Procedures
This chapter provides a procedure for operational checkout.
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