Quick Start Guide VectorStar ME7838E 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 khz to 110 GHz This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838E Broadband/Banded mm-wave VNA System assembly. For additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the assembly, configuration, setup, and test of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave System Installation Guide 10410-00293, found on the CD-ROM or at the Anritsu web site (www.anritsu.com). ME7838E Main Components The ME7838E Broadband system consists of the MS447B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset), Option 070 (70 khz Low End Frequency Extension), Option 08x (Modular Broadband Connection Capability), a 3739B/C Broadband Set, two 3743E Millimeter-Wave s, and the necessary front and rear panel cables. A fully configured broadband system is shown below. The ME7838E Banded Millimeter-Wave system consists of an MS444B, MS44B VNA or MS447B with Option 08x, a 3739B/C Broadband Set, and two 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, or two OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave s. v ME7838E BB/mm-Wave VNA System MS447B VNA, 3739B/C Set, 3743E s Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill, CA 9037-2809 USA Part Number: 10410-00729 Revision: B Published: September 2014 Copyright 2014 Anritsu Company
Installing Rear Panel Cables This section focuses on installing cables when using a MS44xB VNA. Start the ME7838E assembly by placing the 3739B/C Broadband Set so you can access the rear panel for cable connection. Start the ME7838E assembly by placing the 3739B/C Broadband Set so you can access the rear panel for cable connections. Warning To avoid injury, use two or more people to lift the VNA to the top of the test set. Caution To avoid connector damage or inaccurate measurements, before making any connections, review the 10100-0000-Connector Care Instruction Sheet, that was shipped with this system. Observe connector torque requirements where indicated in this guide. At the rear panels connect the cables as shown in Figure 1 and Table 1. 3 4 External I/O Ext In ALC 2 (With Option 031) Ext In ALC 1 (No Option 031) 10 7 8 MS44xB VNA Ext Analog Out 1 9 Ext ALC Out Ext Alc Out Ext Analog In IF Outputs a 1 b a 2 b 2 External I/O Interface Cable Length WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. CAUTION Do not operate with power cord ungrounded. ~ LINE INPUT 47-3 Hz 8-240 VAC 10 VA Max Fuse 20V 2A T CAUTION 2 Standard Extended For continued fire protection replace only with specified type and rated fuse. 3739B/C Set 3 a1 IF b1 IF 3 3 a2 IF b2 IF Interface Ext Analog In 4 Cable Length Switch External I/O 3739C Only 12 Figure 1 Install Rear Panel Cables between 3739B/C Set and MS44xB VNA QSG-2 PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838E QSG
Table 1. ME78383E Cable Rear Panel Connections (MS44xB VNA) Part Number Index Description From VNA Location To 3739B/C Set Location MS44xB 1 VectorStar VNA 3739B or 3739C 2 3739B or 3739C Broadband Set a1 IF a1 IF 7398-1 a ( cable bundle) 3 IF Interface Cables 4 External I/O Cable b b1 IF a2 IF b2 IF External I/O 3-80-22 BNC (M-M) Cable Ext Analog Out 3-80-22 BNC (M-M) Cable GPIB Cable (Not supplied) GPIB Cable (Not supplied) Ethernet Cable (Not supplied) USB Type B Cable (Not supplied) 7 8 9 Cable for programmatic control Cable for programmatic control Cable for programmatic control Cable for programmatic control Ext In ALC 1 (without Option 031) Ext In ALC 2 (with Option 031) IEEE 488.2 GPIB (for remote controlling ME7838) Dedicated GPIB (For controlling peripherals such as Power Meter) Ethernet Port USB Port (2) b1 IF a2 IF b2 IF External I/O Set EXT ANAG IN Set EXT ALC OUT 10 AC Power Cord c VNA AC Power Input NA 11 AC Power Cord c From 3739B/C Set AC Power Input 12 Interface Cable Length Switch (3739C only) a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). b. Tighten the connector screws with a flat blade screwdriver. c. Do not yet connect to AC power cords to the AC source. NA NA NA NA VectorStar ME7838E QSG PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B QSG-3
Installing Front Panel Cables Connect the front panel cables between the VNA and the 3739B/C Set, and between the Set and the millimeter-wave modules as shown below and as described in Table 2. Frequency Calibration Power Measurement Sweep Application Channel Avg System 1 Trace Response Display File Help Scale Marker Preset Standby Operate ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dbm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE 3 8 4 12 2 10,,, Ref, and Pwr/Signal to Port 1 7,,, Ref, and Pwr/Signal to Port 2 11 9 Port 1 to SRC (3743E only) Port 2 to SRC (3743E only) Example MS44xB VNA equipped with Option 01, 01, or 02 with included Front Panel Loops Note: The cables for Port 1 to SRC (key 8 to 9) and Port 2 to SRC (key 12 to13) are not used with mm-wave modules 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, or 3744E-Rx. Figure 2 Front Panel Cables between 3739B/C Set, MS44xB VNA, and s 13 QSG-4 PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838E QSG
Table 2. ME7838E Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations Part Number Index Description MS44xB 1 VectorStar VNA 3739B or 3739C 2 3739B or 3739C Broadband Set 737-xx (See Note 1) 737-xx (See Note 1) 737-xx (See Note 1) 78-1 78-2 78-3 80-2xx a (See Note 2) 3 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). 4 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). -7, 10-11 Cable Selection Notes Note 1 Note 2 mm-wave Interface Cables (for 3743E, 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW modules) Group of cables for each port OML Interface Cables Group of 4 cables for each port VDI Interface Cables Group of 4 cables for each port mm-wave Interface Cables (for 3744E-Rx modules) Group of 3 cables Connection From VNA VNA 1 VNA 2 Set,,, Ref, Set,,, Ref Set,,, Ref Set,, 8-9, 12-13 Coaxial Phase Stable Cable VNA Cable Selection 737-13 737-7 Cable Selection 80-20 80-209 Description Standard (Non-Rack Mount) 3739B/C-001 Rack Mount Option Description 24 in, 1.8 mm M-F coaxial cable 3 in, 1.8 mm M-F coaxial cable Connection To Set Set 1 Set 2,,, Ref,,, IF, Ref IF Input, Input, Meas. IF, Ref IF,, mmwave module a. Cable 80-2xx Coaxial Phase Stable Cable is not included or required when using the 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW mm-wave modules, or the 3744E-Rx Receiver. VectorStar ME7838E QSG PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B QSG-
Millimeter-Wave Connections Connect the 3739B/C Broadband Set Port-1 and Port-2 cables to the 3743E, 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, or 3744E-Rx s as shown below, observing the correct torque limits for each connector. See Figure 3 and Table 3. Route the cable assemblies through the cable restraint. 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 3744E-Rx) is characterized for absolute power for a specific VNA Serial Number and VNA Port as designated on the module port assignment label. Ensure the module matches the correct VNA and Set port. If an alternative 3743E mm-wave 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 10410-00311-VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave s Reference Manual. 1 2 3 4 REF 3743E 9 SRC 8 7 3743A SRC (Not used) 10 Port Assignment 11 S/N REF (Not used) REF 3744E-EE 3744E-EW 3744E-Rx (Not used) SRC (Not used) Figure 3 Millimeter-Wave Connections Inverting a If necessary, a module can be turned over in the bracket to change the height of the W1 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. QSG- PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838E QSG
Table 3. Millimeter-Wave Connections Cable P/N Index Description N/A 1 Millimeter-Wave in bracket N/A 2 78-1 a or 78-3 b 3 4 W1-1 mm Connector (3743E, 3744E-Rx modules) Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.4 N m (4 lbf in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-04. mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-0. WR-10 or WR-12 Adapter - 1 mm connector (3744E-EE, 3744E-EW modules) Use Waveguide Adapter Toolkits (74394-2, 74394-3 74394-4). Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.4 N m (4 lbf in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-04. mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-0. TEST - SSMC Connector (3743E, 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, and 3744E-Rx modules) Tighten using a 4 mm (/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.22 N m (2 lbf in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-11 torque wrench. REF - SSMC Connector (3743E, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW modules) Tighten using a 4 mm (/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.22 N m (2 lbf in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-11 torque wrench. Latching Bi-Lobe Connector (3743E, 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, 3744E-Rx) (Bi-Lobe is a registered trademark of Omnetics Corporation.) - K Connector (3743E, 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, and 3744E-Rx modules) N/A 7 Power and I/O Cable Restraint 80-20 c or 80-209 c 8 SRC - V Connector (3743E module only) 78-1 a 9 - V Connector (3743E, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW modules) N/A 10 Factory Calibrated Port Assignment Label N/A 11 Serial Number Label a. 3743E, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW modules use cable assembly 78-1. b. 3744E-Rx module uses cable assembly 78-3. c. Cable 80-2xx Coaxial Phase Stable Cable is used only with the 3743E module. Millimeter-Wave Operating Environment The following notes should be observed when operating the 3743E and 3744E-xx Millimeter-Wave s: Thermal heat sinking similar to the supplied mounting brackets of the Millimeter-Wave should be considered in custom mounting applications. Each 3743E consumes a maximum of 12 watts. Each 3744E-EE and 3744E-EW consumes a maximum of 12 watts. Each 3744E-Rx 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 1 C to 20 C above ambient. VectorStar ME7838E QSG PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B QSG-7
OML/VDI Connections Connect the front panel cables between the 3739B/C Set, and the OML or VDI modules as shown in Figure 4, Figure, and Figure, and as described in Table 4, Table, and Table. Caution To avoid connector damage, observe torque requirements where indicated. Frequency Calibration Power Measurement Sweep Application Channel Avg System 1 Trace Response Display File Help Scale Marker Preset Standby Operate ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dbm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE 3 4 2 8 7 9 Port 1,,, Ref To Left OML/VDI Port 2,,, Ref To Right OML/VDI Figure 4 Cable Connections between VNA, 3739B/C Set, and OML or VDI Frequency Extension s QSG-8 PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838E QSG
Table 4 ME7838E Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations Part Number Index Description MS44xB 1 VectorStar VNA 3739B or 3739C 2 3739B or 3739C Broadband Set 737-xx (See Note 1) 737-xx (See Note 1) 737-xx (See Note 1) 78-2 78-2 Note 1-7, 8-9 3 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). 4 Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). Semi-Rigid (KM-KM) Cable Tighten using an 8 mm (/1 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N m (8 lbf in). OML Interface Cables Group of 4 cables for each port VDI Interface Cables Group of 4 cables for each port Cable Selection Notes Connection From VNA VNA 1 VNA 2 Set Ref Set Ref Connection To Set Set 1 Set 2 OML Ref IF Input Input IF VDI Input Ref. IF Meas. IF Input Cable Selection Description 737-13 Standard (Non-Rack Mount) 737-7 3739B/C-001 Rack Mount Option VectorStar ME7838E QSG PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B QSG-9
From ME7838-3739B/C Set Port 1 From ME7838-3739B/C Set Port 2 1 Ref 2 3 4 OML Frequency Extension s (Typical) Ref Ref IF Input DC Power Input IF Ref IF Input DC Power Input IF OML Power Supply OML Power Supply Figure VNA/ Set Cable Connections to OML s Table. OML Connections Cable P/N Index Description N/A 1 OML 78-2 2 3 4 Ref IF - SMA Connector Input - SMA Connector Input - SMA Connector IF - SMA Connector N/A OML Power Supply QSG-10 PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B VectorStar ME7838E QSG
From ME7838-3739B/C Set Port 1 From ME7838-3739B/C Set Port 2 Ref 2 3 4 1 VDI VNA Extender s (Typical) Ref Input Ref. IF Power Meas. IF Input Input Ref. IF Power Meas. IF Input VDI Power Supply VDI Power Supply Figure VNA/ Set Cable Connections to VDI s Table. VDI Connections Cable P/N Index Description N/A 1 VDI 78-2 N/A 2 3 4 a Input - K (2.92 mm) Connector Ref. IF - SMA Connector Meas. IF - SMA Connector Input- K (2.92 mm) Connector VDI Power Supply a. The VDI module connectors may differ slightly than on the illustration shown above. For example, depending on the model and date built, the power supply connector may be round instead of rectangular. VectorStar ME7838E QSG PN: 10410-00729 Rev. B QSG-11
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