Anritsu MT8220T User Manual

User Guide

BTS Master™ MT8220T

High Performance Handheld Base Station Analyzer
Appendix A provides a list of supplemental documentation for the
BTS Master features and options. The documentation set is available as PDF files on the Anritsu website.
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10580-00366
Published: June 2018
Copyright 2018 Anritsu Company
Revision: L

Table of Contents

Chapter 1—General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connector Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
ESD Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
RF Input Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-5 Secure Environment Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
BTS Master Memory Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Erase All User Files in Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chapter 2—Instrument Overview
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Turning On the BTS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Instrument Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fan Inlet and Exhaust Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4 Interface Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Touch Screen Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Symbols and Icons on the Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Symbols and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Touch Screen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2-5 Data Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Numeric Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Selection Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-6 Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-7 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-8 Soft Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
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2-9 Tilt Bail Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Chapter 3—Quick Start
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Connect the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Editing and Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Selecting the Analyzer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 Set the Measurement Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using Start and Stop Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Entering Center Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Selecting Signal Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting Measurement Frequency Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-4 Set the Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Amplitude Reference Level and Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Amplitude Range and Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reference Level Offset for External Loss or External Gain . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-5 Set the Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6 Setting Up Limit Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Simple Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Limit Line Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Complex Limit Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-7 Setting Up Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-8 Selecting a Measurement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-9 Saving Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-10 Anritsu PC Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-11 External Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Chapter 4—File Management
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 Managing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Save Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Recall Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Copy Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-3 File Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
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4-4 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Save Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
File Type Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Save Location Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Save On... Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Copy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Delete Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Chapter 5—System Operation
5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 System Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
System Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
System Options 2/2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power-On Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Display Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Brightness Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-4 Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-5 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-6 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6—GPS
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 Activating the GPS Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Resetting GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6-4 Saving and Recalling Traces with GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Saving Traces with GPS Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Recalling GPS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-5 GPS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Chapter 7—Anritsu Tool Box
7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-2 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-3 Anritsu Software Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
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7-4 Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Line Sweep Tools (LST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Master Software Tools (MST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
easyTest Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
easyMap Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Wireless Remote Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Chapter 8—Web Remote Control
8-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8-2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
LAN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Connection to a Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-3 Web Remote Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
User Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Capture Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
File List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Device Management (not as Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Device Management (Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Appendix A—Measurement Guides
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Appendix B—Error Messages
B-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
B-2 Self Test or Application Self Test Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-3 Operation Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
Appendix C—LAN and DHCP
C-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
C-2 LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
C-3 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Ethernet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
C-4 ipconfig Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
C-5 Ping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
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Appendix D—Glossary of Terms
D-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
D-2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Index
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1-1 Introduction

The BTS Master User Guide is part of a set of manuals that describe all of the instrument functions and their use. This manual covers the instrument overview, system functions and other common features, along with a brief guide to basic measurement concepts and setups. Instrument operations are explained in various document types as listed below.

Additional Documentation

Document Part Number Description (Required Option)
10100-00065 Important Product Information, Compliance, and Safety Notices
Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Guide Bias-Tee (Option 10) IQ Waveform Capture (Option 24)
10580-00349
10580-00230 Cable and Antenna Analyzer Measurement Guide
10580-00232
10580-00234
10580-00235
10580-00236
10580-00240
10580-00280
10580-00367 Programming Manual 10580-00368 Maintenance Manual
Interference Analyzer (Option 25) Channel Scanner (Option 27) Zero-Span IF Output (Option 89) Gated Sweep (Option 90) Coverage Mapping (Option 431)
Signal Generators Measurement Guide Vector Signal Generator (Option 23)
3GPP Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements (Option 880) W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 881) TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements (Option 882) LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements (Option 883) LTE 256QAM Demodulation Measurements (Option 886) NB-IoT Measurements (Option 887)
3GPP2 Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide CDMA/EV-DO Measurements (Option 884)
WiMAX Signal Analyzer Measurement Guide WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements (Option 885)
Power Meter Measurement Guide Internal Power Meter High-Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19)
PIM Master User Guide PIM Analyzer (requires PIM Master MW82xxA)
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Document Part Number Description (Required Option)
CPRI LTE RF Analyzer and BBU Emulator Measurement Guide CPRI LTE RF Measurements (Option 752; requires Option 759)
10580-00415
10580-00434
11410-00698
a.The obsolete Option 751 is functionally identical to the combined Options 752 and 759.
Read the Handheld Instruments Product Information, Compliance, and Safety Guide (PN: 10100-00065) for important safety, legal, and regulatory notices before operating the equipment. For additional information and literature covering your product, visit the product page of your instrument and select the Library tab:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/products/mt8220t
PIM over CPRI Measurements (Option 754; requires Option 752) CPRI BBU Emulation Nokia/ALu LTE (Option 760; requires Option 752) RET Device Test Nokia/ALu (Option 761; requires Option 760)
OBSAI LTE RF Analyzer Measurement Guide OBSAI LTE RF Measurements (Option 753; requires Option 759)
BTS Master Technical Data Sheet Performance Specifications, Instrument Options and Accessories
a

Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service

To contact Anritsu, visit the following URL and select the services in your region:
http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us.
1-2 Instrument Description
The MT8220T BTS Master is an integrated multi-functional base station test tool that eliminates the need to carry and to learn to use multiple test sets. The measurement capabilities include: spectrum analyzer smart measurements, precision return loss, VSWR, cable loss, distance-to-fault, two port gain/loss, one-port and two-port magnitude and phase, interference analysis, spectrogram, and power meter.
RF, advanced demodulation, and over-the-air (OTA) measurements can be applied to GSM/GPRS/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA/HSPA+, LTE FDD/TDD, CDMA/EV-DO, and WiMAX Fixed/Mobile signals.
Additional capabilities include a Vector Signal Generator (VSG), GPS location information, and enhanced external frequency reference oscillator accuracy.
The MT8220T model has cable and antenna analysis (400 MHz to 6.0 GHz), spectrum analysis (150 kHz to 7.1 GHz), and an internal power meter (10 MHz to 7.1 GHz). The cable and antenna analysis is performed by a Vector Network Analyzer that is designed to make accurate vector-corrected 1-port and 1-path, 2-port magnitude and phase measurements from 400MHz to 6GHz.
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General Information 1-2 Instrument Description
The MT8220T is also a synthesizer-based spectrum analyzer that provides quick and accurate measurement results. Measurements can be easily made by using the main instrument functions: frequency, span, amplitude, and bandwidth. Dedicated keys for one-button measurements of field strength, channel power, occupied bandwidth, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), and Carrier to Interference Ratio (C/I) make the handheld MT8220T the ideal choice for the field. A familiar calculator-type keypad allows for fast data entry.
In transmitter analyzer mode, the MT8220T displays 6 markers and the marker table in Code Domain Power and Codogram displays. In Spectrum Analyzer mode, a full range of marker capabilities (such as peak, center, and delta functions) are provided for faster, more comprehensive analysis of displayed signals. Upper and lower multi-segmented limit lines are available to create quick, simple pass/fail measurements. A menu option provides for an audible alert when a limit value is exceeded.
Time and date stamping of measurement data is automatic. The internal memory provides for storage and recall of traces and measurement setups. The bright daylight-viewable, high-resolution, color liquid crystal display (LCD) provides easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions. The MT8220T is capable of approximately 2.5 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery and can be operated from a 12 VDC source, which also simultaneously charges the battery.
Several PC-based software programs are available free-of-charge from Anritsu. Refer to
Chapter 7 for a brief overview.
Anritsu Master Software Tools (MST) provides a convenient means for storing measurement data. Master Software Tools can also convert measurements from the display into several graphic formats. Master Software Tools supports all of the options that are provided with the instrument.
Line Sweep Tools (LST) can be used with Cable & Antenna measurements to create reports, view and organize data, analyze historical data, edit markers and limit lines, rename traces and trace analysis.
easyMap Tools is used to create maps for coverage and interference mappings.
Additional information for specific software programs is available under the software’s Help menu.
Measurements may be stored in internal memory, on a USB flash drive, or a FAT32-formatted external disk. Stored measurements can be downloaded to a PC by using the included USB and Ethernet cables. After being stored, the graphic trace can then be displayed, scaled, or enhanced with markers and limit lines. Historical graphs can be overlaid with current data by using the PC mouse in a drag-and-drop fashion. The underlying data can be extracted and used in spreadsheets or for other analytical tasks.

Available Options

Available options for the BTS Master are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Available Options
Option Description
MT8220T-0010 Bias-Tee
MT8220T-0019 High-Accuracy Power Meter (sensor not included)
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Tab le 1-1 . Available Options
Option Description
MT8220T-0023 Vector Signal Generator
MT8220T-0024 I/Q Waveform Capture
MT8220T-0025 Interference Analyzer
MT8220T-0027 Channel Scanner
MT8220T-0089 Zero-Span IF Output
MT8220T-0090 Gated Sweep
MT8220T-0098 Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1
MT8220T-0099 Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 (provides
everything included with Option 98 plus test report and uncertainty data)
MT8220T-0431 Coverage Mapping
MT8220T-0752 CPRI LTE RF Measurements (requires Option 759)
MT8220T-0753 OBSAI LTE RF Measurements (requires Option 759)
MT8220T-0754 PIM over CPRI Measurements (requires Option 752)
MT8220T-0759 RF over Fiber Hardware (requires Option 752 or 753)
MT8220T-0760 CPRI BBU Emulation Nokia/ALu LTE (requires Option 752)
MT8220T-0761 RET Device Test Nokia/ALu (requires Option 760)
MT8220T-0880 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Measurements
MT8220T-0881 W-CDMA/HSPA+ Measurements
MT8220T-0882 TD-SCDMA/HSPA+ Measurements
MT8220T-0883 LTE/LTE-A FDD/TDD Measurements
MT8220T-0884 CDMA/EV-DO Measurements
MT8220T-0885 WiMAX Fixed/Mobile Measurements
MT8220T-0886 LTE 256QAM Demodulation Measurements (requires Option 883)
MT8220T-0887 NB-IoT Measurements
1-3 Calibration and Verification
The MT8220T loads factory calibration data during start-up, eliminating the need for daily calibration checks. In W-CDMA mode, an additional automatic calibration is performed as the internal temperature of the MT8220T changes (to ensure the best possible measurement results). The Cable and Antenna Analyzer mode requires calibration standards for OPEN, SHORT, and LOAD (OSL), which are sold separately.
Although the MT8220T does not require daily field calibration, Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification by local Anritsu service centers. Contact information for Anritsu Service Centers is available at http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us.
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Anritsu recommends allowing the instrument to warm up to typical operation temperature (approximately 15 minutes) before calibrating.

General Information 1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance

1-4 Instrument Care and Preventive Maintenance
BTS Master care and preventive maintenance consist of cleaning the unit and inspecting and cleaning the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the BTS Master with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution.
Caution To avoid damaging the display or case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Connector Care

Clean the RF connectors and center pins with a cotton swab dampened with denatured alcohol. Visually inspect the connectors. The fingers of N(f) connectors and the pins of N(m) connectors should be unbroken and uniform in appearance. If you are unsure whether the connectors are undamaged, gauge the connectors to confirm that the dimensions are correct. Visually inspect the test port cables. Test port cables should be uniform in appearance, not stretched, kinked, dented, or broken.
To prevent damage to your instrument, do not use pliers or a plain wrench to tighten the Type-N connectors. The recommended torque is 12 lbf·in to 15 lbf· in (1.36 N ·m to 1.70 N·m). Inadequate torque settings can affect measurement accuracy. Over-tightening connectors can damage the cable, the connector, the instrument, or all of these items.
Visually inspect connectors for general wear, cleanliness, and for damage such as bent pins or connector rings. Repair or replace damaged connectors immediately. Dirty connectors can limit the accuracy of your measurements. Damaged connectors can harm the instrument. Connection of cables carrying an electrostatic potential, excess power, or excess voltage can damage the connector, the instrument, or both.
Connecting Procedure
1. Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact fingers of the female connector
2. Push connectors straight together. Do not twist or screw them together. A slight resistance can usually be felt as the center conductors mate.
3. To tighten, turn the connector nut, not the connector body. Major damage can occur to the center conductor and to the outer conductor if the connector body is twisted.
4. If you use a torque wrench, initially tighten by hand so that approximately 1/8 turn or 45 degrees of rotation remains for the final tightening with the torque wrench.
Relieve any side pressure on the connection (such as from long or heavy cables) in order to assure consistent torque. Use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from turning while tightening with the torque wrench.
Do not over-torque the connector.
Disconnecting Procedure
1. If a wrench is needed, use an open-end wrench to keep the connector body from turning while loosening with a second wrench.
2. Complete the disconnection by hand, turning only the connector nut.
3. Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting or bending.
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ESD Caution

The MT8220T, like other high performance instruments, is susceptible to ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage. Coaxial cables and antennas often build up a static charge, which may damage the MT8220T input circuitry (if allowed to discharge by connecting directly to the MT8220T without previously discharging the static charge). MT8220T operators must be aware of the potential for ESD damage and take all necessary precautions.
Operators should exercise practices outlined within industry standards such as JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices, equipment, and practices. Because these apply to the MT8220T, Anritsu Company recommends that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables or antennas to the MT8220T. This may be as simple as temporarily attaching a short or load device to the cable or antenna prior to attaching to the MT8220T. Remember that the operator may also carry a static charge that can cause damage. Following the practices outlined in the above standards ensures a safe environment for both personnel and equipment.

RF Input Warning

The BTS Master is a sensitive measuring instrument designed to measure low power levels. Avoid damaging this sensitive circuitry by observing the maximum input levels printed on the instrument connector labeling and specified in the product technical data sheet.
Typical maximum input is +30 dBm (±50 VDC) and could be less if additional features, such as a preamplifier, are in use. Be sure to review the product technical data sheet or Anritsu website for recommended components and accessories that can help you protect your instrument. These include a variety of adapters, attenuators, filters, and RF detection accessories.
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Battery Compartment Door

Battery Replacement

The battery can be replaced without the need for any tools. The battery compartment is located on the lower left side of the instrument, with the measurement display facing you. Slide the battery door down, towards the bottom of the instrument. To remove the battery pack, pull straight out on the battery lanyard.
Figure 1-1. Battery Compartment Door
Warning
The battery that is supplied with the BTS Master may need charging before use. The battery can be charged while it is installed in the BTS Master by using either the AC-DC adapter or the 12-Volt DC adapter, or outside the BTS Master with the optional Dual Battery Charger. Refer to “Symbols and Indicators” on page 2-9 for a description of battery symbols.
Caution
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To avoid damage, use only Anritsu approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument.
When using the Automotive Adapter, always verify that the supply is rated for a minimum of 60 Watts at 12 VDC, and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If the adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use immediately.
Use only Anritsu Company approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument. Anritsu recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the instrument.
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1-5 Secure Environment Workplace General Information

1-5 Secure Environment Workplace
This section details the types of memory in the BTS Master, how to delete stored user files in internal memory, and recommended usage in a secure environment workplace.

BTS Master Memory Types

The instrument contains non-volatile disk-on-a-chip memory, EEPROM, and volatile DRAM memory. The instrument is also supplied with an external USB flash drive. The instrument does not have a hard disk drive or any other type of volatile or non-volatile memory.
Disk-On-A-Chip (DOC): DOC is used for storage of instrument firmware, factory calibration information, user measurements, setups, and .jpg screen images. User information stored on the DOC is erased by the master reset process described below.
EEPROM: This memory stores the model number, serial number, and calibration data for the instrument. Also stored here are the user-set operating parameters such as frequency range. During the master reset process, all operating parameters stored in the EEPROM are set to standard factory default values.
RAM Memory: This is volatile memory used to store parameters needed for the normal operation of the instrument along with current measurements. This memory is reset whenever the instrument is restarted.
External USB Flash Drive (not included with the instrument): This memory may be selected as the destination for saved measurements and setups for the instrument. The user can also copy the contents of the internal disk-on-chip memory to the external flash memory for storage or data transfer. The external Flash USB can be reformatted or sanitized using software on a PC.
Refer to Chapter 4, “File Management” for additional information on saving and copying files to the USB flash drive.

Erase All User Files in Internal Memory

Perform a Master Reset:
1. Turn the instrument on.
2. Press the Shift button, then the System (8) button.
3. Press the System Options submenu key.
4. Press the Reset key, then the Master Reset key.
A message box will be displayed to warn the user that all settings will be returned to factory default values and all user files will be deleted. This is a standard file deletion and does not involve overwriting existing information.
5. Press the Enter button to complete the master reset.
6. The instrument will reboot and the reset is complete.
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Recommended Usage in a Secure Environment

Set the BTS Master to save files to the external USB Flash drive:
1. Attach the external Flash drive and turn the instrument on.
2. Press the Shift button, then the File (7) button.
3. Press the Save submenu key.
4. Press the Change Save Location submenu key, then select the USB drive using the
rotary knob, Up/Down arrow keys, or the touch screen.
5. Press the Set Location key.
The external USB drive is now the default location for saving files.
Not all after-market USB drives are compatible with the instrument. Many drives come with a second partition that contains proprietary firmware. This partition must
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be removed. Only one partition is allowed. Refer to the individual manufacturer for instructions on how to remove it. You might also try reformatting a drive that contains a single partition using FAT32 format.
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Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview

On/Off Button

2-1 Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the Anritsu MT8220T BTS Master. It describes the instrument front panel, touch screen display, and the connector panel. For detailed information on the instrument’s test and measurement functions, refer to one of the Anritsu user documents listed in Appendix A.

2-2 Turning On the BTS Master

The Anritsu BTS Master is capable of approximately three hours of continuous operation from a fully charged, field-replaceable battery (refer to “Battery Replacement” on page 1-7). The instrument can also be operated from a 12 VDC source (which will simultaneously charge the battery). This can be achieved with either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter or the Automotive Power Adapter. Both items are included as standard accessories.
When using the Automotive Power Adapter, always verify that the supply is rated
Caution
for a minimum of 60 Watts at 12 VDC and that the socket is clear of any dirt or debris. If the adapter plug becomes hot to the touch during operation, discontinue use immediately.
To turn on the MT8220T, press the green On/Off button on the front panel (see Figure 2-1). The instrument takes approximately 60 seconds to complete power-up and to load the application software. At the completion of this process, the instrument is ready for use.
Figure 2-1. MT8220T On/Off Button
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The BTS Master uses a touch screen and keypad for data input. See Figure 2-2. The five bottom menu keys and up to eight submenu keys on the right side of the display are touch screen keys. The menu and submenu keys vary depending on the current operation mode and instrument function selected. Refer to “Mode Selector” on page 2-14.
1, 11 Fan Ports
2 Instrument Settings Summary (menu shortcuts)
3 Touch Screen Submenu Keys (Active Menu or Active Function Block)
4 Menu Button
5 Speaker
6 Power LED and Battery Charge LED
7 On/Off Button
8 Enter Key and Arrow Keys
9 Rotary Knob
10 Number Keypad (includes Shift and Esc)
12 Touch Screen Main Menu Keys
Figure 2-2. BTS Master Front Panel and Interface Screen
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Fan Inlet and Exhaust Ports

Keep the fan inlet and exhaust ports clear of obstructions at all times for proper ventilation and cooling of the instrument. For port locations, see Figure 2-2.

LED Indicators

Power LED
The Power LED is located above the On/Off button. The LED is solid green when the instrument is on, and blinks slowly when the unit is off but is connected to an external power source.
Charge LED
The Charge LED is located above the On/Off button. The LED blinks slowly when the battery is charging and is solid green when the battery is fully charged.

Front Panel Keys

The numeric keypad, rotary knob, and the four arrow keys can all be used to change the value of the currently selected parameter.
Numeric Keypad
Keys 0 through 9 are used for numeric input, with an alternate function printed in blue above each of the keys. Press the Shift key, then a numeric key, to access the instrument menu or function indicated by the key label.
Some of the alternate functions associated with the numeric keypad are not available in all measurement modes. Refer to the Measurement Guides listed in Appendix A.
Decimal Key
Press this key when entering decimal values.
+/– Key
Press this key to change the sign of numbers that are entered with the number keys. Press three keys, Shift, then Decimal, then +/–, to save a JPEG image of the current display screen.
Shift Key
Pressing the Shift key followed by a number key executes the function that is indicated in blue above the number key. When the Shift key is active, its icon is displayed at the far right of the title bar, above the sweep window.
Figure 2-3. Shift Key Icon in Title Bar
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Esc Key
Press this key to cancel the parameter change being made and exit the current menu function, if applicable.
Arrow Keys
The four arrow keys are used to scroll through a list and highlight the item you wish to select, or to change the value of the currently selected parameter. The arrow keys can also be used to move markers. The rotary knob performs similar functions.
Enter Key
Press this key to apply a parameter value or instrument setting you have entered, or to select a highlighted item from a list.
Rotary Knob
Turn the rotary knob to change numerical values, scroll through selectable items in a list, or to move markers. Values or items may be within a dialog box or an edit window.
Menu Key
The Menu key displays a grid of shortcut icons for installed measurement modes and user-selected menus and setup files. See Figure 2-4. Press one of the icons in the top rows to switch to the corresponding application. These icons are system-generated and cannot be moved or deleted. Only the Esc key and the application icons are functional in the Menu screen.
Figure 2-4. Menu Key Screen
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Shortcut icons displayed in the top rows of the Menu screen vary with the
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instrument model, firmware version, and installed options. Help for the Menu screen is available by pressing the icon in the lower right corner of the display.
An alternative to the Menu key is to press Shift, then the Mode (9) key to display the Mode Selector list box. Refer to “Mode Selector” on page 2-14.
User-Created Shortcuts
To create a shortcut to any submenu key or main menu key, press and hold the key until a grid appears, showing the open locations on the Menu screen where you can place the new shortcut. Press one of the cells in the displayed grid to place the shortcut. See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Placement Grid for User-Created Shortcuts
To create a shortcut to a setup file (.stp), press Recall under the File menu, then press and hold the desired file name until a grid is displayed. Select the display location of the new shortcut as described above.
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User-defined shortcuts remain on the Menu screen until deleted. To delete or move a shortcut icon, press the Menu key, then press and hold the shortcut until the Customize Button dialog appears. See Figure 2-6. Press the appropriate button to delete or move the shortcut icon.
Figure 2-6. Customize Button Dialog
Press Esc to close the dialog without deleting or moving the shortcut. Also use Esc to exit the Menu screen.
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Figure 2-7 illustrates the BTS Master interface screen in Spectrum Analyzer mode, with
touch screen menu keys, title bar, and measurement settings and results around the graph area, or sweep window.
Many of the measurement settings displayed to the left and the top of the sweep window are actually touch screen shortcuts that you can press to bring up the corresponding menu.
1 Real Time Clock
2 Data Summary, Active Marker Values
3 Current Location Data, Latitude and Longitude Using GPS
4 Shortcut to the Save Submenu
5 Measurement Display or Measurement Grid or Sweep Window
6 Battery Charge Indicator
7 Instrument Mode (shortcut to Current Measurement Submenu)
8 Submenu Keys or Active Function Block
9 Main Menu Keys
10 Optional Data Window (also location of Marker Table)
11 Instrument Settings Summary (shortcuts to Menus and Submenus)
Figure 2-7. Spectrum Analyzer Display
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Touch Screen Keys

Main Menu Touch Screen Keys
There are five main menu keys horizontally arranged along the bottom of the interface screen. These keys give access to the instrument’s test and measurement functions, which are documented in the applicable Measurement Guide. Refer to Appendix A.
Different operation or measurement modes may display different main menu keys. To switch to another mode, press the Menu key, or press Shift followed by the Mode (9) key.
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Submenu Touch Screen Keys
Most of the instrument setup, control, and measurement functions are performed through the use of the submenu keys along the right side of the display. The key labels change as measurement settings and instrument setup parameters change. The current submenu title is displayed at the top of the submenu key block, which consists of up to eight touch screen keys. See Figure 2-7 on page 2-7.
The instrument model and installed options determine what measurement modes are available. Refer to Table1-1 onpage1-3.

Symbols and Icons on the Title Bar

Figure 2-8. Title Bar with Icons
The instrument title bar displays the system date and time. When GPS is on and is tracking satellites, its icon is followed by latitude and longitude coordinates.
Press the storage icon to open the touch screen keyboard for saving measurements, setups, limit lines, or screen display JPEG files. This shortcut to the “Save” on page 4-10 is equivalent to pressing Shift and File (7), then Save. Refer to “Save Dialog Box” on page 4-3.
Press the camera icon to save a JPEG image of the current screen display.
The battery symbol indicates the charge remaining in the battery. The colored section inside the symbol changes size and color with the charge level. See Table 2-1 on page 2-9. The Battery Charge LED (adjacent to the On/Off button) flashes when the battery is charging, and remains on steady when the battery is fully charged.
Use only Anritsu-approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument.
Caution
The Shift icon is displayed after the Shift key is pressed, and it remains displayed until another button is pressed.
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Symbols and Indicators

The following symbols, icons, and indicators convey the instrument status or condition on the display. The colors shown here are in the standard or default display mode.
Table 2-1. Symbols and Icons
Symbol Description
Green: Battery is 30 % to 100 % charged.
Yellow: Battery is 10 % to 30 % charged.
Red: Battery is 0 % to 10 % charged.
Green with Black Plug body: Battery is fully charged and
external power is applied.
Lightning Bolt: Battery is being charged (any color symbol).
Red Plug body: External power is applied, and no battery is
installed, or battery has lost communications with the instrument.
Storage Icon: Tap the floppy disk icon to display the Save screen and menu.
Camera Icon: Saves a JPEG image of the current screen display.
Shift Key Icon: This icon is displayed between the battery symbol
and the submenu keys after the Shift key has been pressed, and until another key is pressed.
GPS Icon: This icon is displayed right after the date and time when GPS is available. Refer to Chapter 6, “GPS” for details.
Power Button with Power LED and Charge LED: This is a physical button with LED indicators. It is located near the numeric keypad.
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Black on White Night Vision
Color on WhiteHigh Contrast

Display Settings

The Display Settings submenu lets you adjust the screen brightness level and control the auto-dimming function. Refer to “Brightness Settings Menu” on page 5-8.
You can also turn off the display entirely, as described in “Display Settings Menu”
on page 5-7. To turn the display back on, press any key (except the Power button) three times
in rapid succession.
In addition to the default display colors shown in Figure 2-7 on page 2-7, you can select different color schemes to suit the ambient lighting conditions. See Figure 2-9. Some color settings may not be available in all measurement modes.
Black on White — used for printing and viewing in broad daylight conditions
Night Vision — optimized for nighttime viewing
High Contrast — used in challenging viewing conditions
Color on White — used for printing and viewing in broad daylight conditions
Figure 2-9. Display Color Settings
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Touch Screen Calibration

Calibration optimizes the response of touch input. It is recommended if the instrument does not respond as expected when you press the touch screen.
The Calibrate Touch Screen submenu key is in the “System Menu” on page 5-3. When pressed, a message box is displayed with instructions for calibration. See Figure 2-10. Press Enter to begin calibration, or press Esc to cancel. Alternatively, you can press 1 while the message box is displayed to use the arrow keys for navigation. Refer to “Disable Touch Screen to Use
Arrow Navigation”.
Figure 2-10. Touch Screen Calibration Message Box
During calibration, press the crosshairs in sequence as they appear on the screen. The process takes less than one minute.
Calibrate Touch Screen Shortcut
Another way to access touch screen calibration is to press Shift, then 0 (zero). This displays the touch screen calibration message box shown in Figure 2-10. The shortcut can be used if your touch inputs do not correspond to the appropriate locations on the screen to such an extent that you cannot access the Calibrate Touch Screen submenu key.
Disable Touch Screen to Use Arrow Navigation
If the touch screen is not functioning, you can use Arrow Navigation to simulate pressing the touch screen main menu keys and submenu keys. From the touch screen calibration message box (see Figure 2-10), press 1 to display the arrow navigation message box, illustrated in
Figure 2-11. Press 1 again to enter the arrow navigation mode, or press Esc to cancel.
Figure 2-11. Arrow Navigation Message Box
In arrow navigation mode, a red border highlights the currently selected key (see Figure 2-12
on page 2-12). Use the arrow keys to move the red selection box, then press the Menu key to
activate the highlighted key. Only the main menu keys and submenu keys can be activated using Arrow Navigation. This feature does not move the red selection box into other areas of the touch screen, like the display title bar, sweep window, or the instrument settings area on the left.
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To save a measurement in arrow navigation mode, press Shift then File (7). Use the arrow keys to move the red selection box to the Save Measurement As submenu key. This submenu key must be used because the arrow navigation mode cannot be used to change data in popup windows in the measurement display. File names are determined by the current setting of the Save Measurement As submenu key. Refer to “Save Measurement As” on page 4-10.
You can save a JPEG image of the current display screen by pressing Shift, followed by Decimal, then +/–. The JEPG image shows screen data, but does not contain the additional measurement information that accompanies a saved measurement in a *.spa measurement file.
To return to normal touch entry mode, reboot the instrument (turn power Off, then On). If your touch screen has been damaged, refer to “Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service”
on page 1-2.
Figure 2-12. Arrow Navigation Example
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