Specifications

3-5 SYSTEM DYNAMIC
RANGE TEST
(MS462XA/B/D)
This section verifies that the VNMS has a dynamic range consistent with
factory specifications. A full 12-term calibration (with isolation) must be
performed.
Equipment
Required:
The following equipment is required:
q
Anritsu Calibration kit intended for use with the instrument un
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der test
q
RF cables or Anritsu throughlines suitable for use with the in
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strument
Procedure: 1. Set the instrument to the factory default parameters by pressing the
Default key, then the 0 key.
2. Install a cable or throughline to Port 1.
3. If the Cal Kit has a coefficient disk, insert the disk into the floppy
drive of the VNMS.
4. Load the coefficients into the VNMS by pressing the CAL key and
selecting:
MORE
COMPONENT UTILITIES
INSTALL KIT INFO FROM DISK
5. Press the CAL key, then select:
MANUAL CAL
2 PORT
NEXT CAL STEP
FULL 12-TERM
INCLUDE ISOLATION (STANDARD)
N-DISCRETE FREQUENCIES
6. Enter a start frequency of 100 MHz, an increment of 100 MHz, and
the number of points of 30 (3 GHz units), 60 (6 GHz units), or 90
(9 GHz units).
7. Select:
FILL THE RANGE
INDIVIDUAL FREQ INSERT
INSERT NEXT FREQUENCY
RETURN
8. Select NEXT CAL STEP to resume the calibration.
SYSTEM DYNAMIC RANGE TEST (MS462XA/B/D) PERFORMANCE TESTS
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