Atec S820E User Manual

Technical Data Sheet

Microwave Site Master™

Cable & Antenna Analyzer

Featuring Classic and Advanced Modes

S820E

1 MHz to 8 GHz, 14 GHz, 20 GHz, 30 GHz, 40 GHz

Introduction

Anritsu is proud to introduce the world’s most advanced Site Master. With microwave frequency coverage up to 40 GHz, the new S820E completely redefines the standards for portable handheld analyzers, setting another new industry benchmark for performance and accuracy. The new S820E is the culmination of over 50 years of microwave development, utilizing the very latest technologies to deliver accuracy and performance previously reserved only for benchtop instruments. Based on a true 4 channel receiver design, the S820E offers true VNA performance in a portable package.

Cable and Antenna Analyzer Highlights

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1-Port Measurements: RL, VSWR, Cable Loss, DTF, Phase, Smith Chart

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2-Port Measurements: Transmission, Cable Loss

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Display: Single or Dual Measurement Touchscreen

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Calibration: Coaxial (OSL, TOSL), Waveguide (SSL, SSLT)

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Dynamic Range: 110 dB (20 MHz to 40 GHz)

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Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz (1 MHz to 40 GHz)

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Sweep Speed: 650 s/data point

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Calibration Temperature Window: ±10 °C

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Full Temperature Calibration Kits: –10 °C to +55 °C

Capabilities and Functional Highlights

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Benchtop VNA Performance

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Intuitive GUI + Classic Mode

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2-Port Measurements Standard

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2-Port Cable Loss

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Std High Accuracy Power Meter

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USB Transmission Sensors up to 40 GHz

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Built-in Help Menu

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Ethernet/USB Connectivity

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USB Peripheral Support

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Touchscreen Popup Keyboard

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easyTest™ Automated Scripts

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Certified Training

Microwave Site Master™ S820E Cable and Antenna Analyzer Featuring 8.4 in Daylight Viewable Touchscreen

Compact Size: 273 mm x 199 mm x 91 mm (10.7 in x 7.8 in x 3.6 in), Lightweight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)

Specifications Site Master™ S820E

Description Page

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cable and Antenna Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

High Accuracy Power Meter – Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Line Sweep Tools™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ordering Information – Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Frequency Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Measurement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USB Power Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USB Transmission Sensors and USB Extender Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Standard Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Definitions

All specifications and characteristics apply under the following conditions, unless otherwise stated:

Warm-Up Time After 10 minutes of warm-up time, where the instrument is left in the ON state.

Temperature Range Over the 23 °C ± 5 °C temperature range.

Reference Signal When using internal reference signal.

Typical Performance Typical specifications that are not in parenthesis are not tested and not warranted. They are generally

Uncertainty A coverage factor of x1 is applied to the measurement uncertainties to facilitate comparison with other

Calibration Cycle Calibration is within the recommended 12 month period (residual specifications also require calibration kit

representative of characteristic performance. Typical specifications in parenthesis () represent the mean value of measured units and do not include any

guard-bands or uncertainties. They are not warranted.

industry handheld analyzers.

calibration cycle adherence.) All specifications subject to change without notice. For the most current data sheet, please visit the Anritsu

web site:

www.anritsu.com

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Site Master™ S820E Specifications

Cable and Antenna Analyzer

Measurements

1-Port Measurements Return Loss

Distance-to-Fault (DTF) Return Loss Cable Loss VSWR Distance-to-Fault (DTF) VSWR Smith Chart 50 /75  (Advanced Mode Only) Phase (Advanced Mode Only)

2-Port Measurements Transmission (Advanced Mode Only)

Transmission with External Sensor (Advanced Mode Only) Cable Loss (2-Port) with External Sensor (Classic Mode Only)

Setup Parameters Classic Mode

Measurement Display Single Display with independent markers

Frequency F1/F2

DTF D1/D2, Units m/ft, DTF Aid, Cable List, Cable Loss, Propagation Velocity

Windowing Rectangular, Nominal Side Lobe, Low Side Lobe, Minimum Side Lobe

Amplitude Top, Bottom Auto Scale, Full Scale, Scale Preset

Sweep Data Points (130, 259, 517, 1033, 2065), Run/Hold, Sweep Type (Single/Continuous),

Marker Markers 1 to 6 (On/Off), Delta Makers 2 to 4 (Ref Mk1), Marker to Peak/Valley, Marker Table,

Calibration Start Calibration, Calibration Info, Calibration Correction (On/ Off)

Calibration Setup Coax, Waveguide

Save/Recall/File Management Setups, Measurements, Screen Shots (PNG)

RF Immunity (High/Low), RF Power in Hold (On/Off), Smoothing, Trace

Marker 5 (Peak/Valley between M1 & M2), Marker 6 (Peak/Valley between M3 & M4)

Trace Copy Trace To Memory, Trace Display, Trace Math

Limit On/Off, Edit Value, Limit Alarm (On/ Off), Pass/Fail (On/Off), Limit Preset

Setup Parameters Advanced Mode

Measurement Display Single/Dual Display with independent markers

Frequency Start Frequency (F1), Stop Frequency (F2)

Distance Start Distance (D1), Stop Distance (D2), Units (meters/feet), DTF Aid

DTF Setup DTF Line Type (Coax/Waveguide), Cable List, Cable Loss, Propagation Velocity,

Amplitude Top, Bottom, Auto Scale, Full Scale, Scale Preset

Sweep Data Points (130, 259, 517, 1033, 2065), Run/Hold, Sweep Type (Single/Continuous),

Markers Markers 1 to 8 (On/Off), Delta Makers 2 to 8 (Ref Mk1), Marker to Peak/Valley, Marker Table,

Calibration Start Calibration, Calibration Info, Calibration Correction (On/Off)

Save/Recall/File Management Setups, Measurements, Screen Shots (PNG)

Windowing (Rectangular, Nominal Side Lobe, Low Side Lobe, Minimum Side Lobe)

RF Immunity (High/Low), RF Power in Hold (On/Off), Source Power (High/Low), IFBW (10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 100 kHz), Smoothing

Marker 5 & 7 (Peak/Valley between M1 & M2), Marker 6 & 8 (Peak/Valley between M3 & M4)

Trace Copy Trace to Memory, Trace Display, Trace Math

Limit On/Off, Edit Value, Limit Alarm (On/Off), Pass/Fail (On/Off), Limit Preset

Frequency

Frequency Range 1 MHz to 8 GHz, 14 GHz, 20 GHz, 30 GHz, 40 GHz (frequency option dependent)

Frequency Accuracy ± 1.0 ppm at 23 °C

Stability ± 1.0 ppm from –10 °C to +55 °C, typical

Aging ± 1.0 ppm/yr, typical

Frequency Resolution 1 Hz

IFBW

Advanced Mode Only 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 100 kHz

Output Power

High –3 dBm, typical

Low –20 dBm, typical

RF Immunity1

+17 dBm, typical

1. +13 dBm for interfering signals landing in-band

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Specifications Site Master™ S820E

Cable and Antenna Analyzer

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Measurement Speed1

Reflection/Transmission Measurements  650 s/data point, RF immunity low, typical

Transmission Ext. Sensor (2-port Cable Loss)

Dynamic Range

2,3

(High Power, 10 Hz IFBW, 10 averages Port 1 to Port 2)

1 MHz to 20 MHz  85 dB (105 dB, typical) >20 MHz to 8 GHz  100 dB (115 dB, typical) >8 GHz to 40 GHz  100 dB (110 dB, typical)

Determined by USB sensor and may vary with model used, not specified.

Receiver Compression Port 1 or Port 2

1 MHz to 40 GHz +5 dBm (0.1 dB compression), typical

High Level Noise4

(High Power, 100 Hz IFBW, 20 MHz to 40 GHz)

Magnitude ± 0.006 dB (± 0.001 dB, typical) rms

Phase ± 0.040° (± 0.007°, typical)

Smoothing

Range 0 % to 20 %

System Impedance

Port 1 or Port 2 50  standard, 75  with 50  to 75  adapter

Return Loss

Measurement Display Range 0 to 1000 dB

Resolution 0.01 dB

VSWR

Measurement Display Range 1 to 1000

Resolution 0.01

Cable Loss

Measurement Display Range 0 to 500 dB

Resolution 0.01 dB

Distance-to-Fault

Vertical Range Return Loss 0 to 1000 dB

Vertical Range VSWR 1 to 1000

Fault Resolution (meters) (1.5 x 10

Horizontal Range (meters) 0 to (Data Points – 1) x Fault Resolution, to a maximum of 1500 m (4921 ft)

1-Port Phase

Measurement Display Range –450° to +450°

Resolution 0.01°

Smith Chart

Impedance 50 , 75 

Resolution 0.01

Cable Loss 2-Port

Measurement Display Range –1000 to +1000 dB

Transmission

Measurement Display Range –1000 to +1000 dB

(Classic Mode Only)

Resolution 0.01 dB

(Advanced Mode Only)

Resolution 0.01 dB

Transmission Ext Sensor

Measurement Display Range –1000 to +1000 dB

Resolution 0.01 dB

x vp)/F (vp = propagation velocity constant, F is F2–F1 in Hz)

(Advanced Mode Only)

1. 1 ms/point, 1 MHz to 10 MHz, typical.

2. Dynamic range is defined as the difference between output power and receiver noise floor.

3. Decrease specification by 20 dB below 10 MHz. Decrease specification by 5 dB between 8 GHz and 14 GHz.

4. High Level Noise below 20 MHz is increased by a factor of 5.0.

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Site Master™ S820E Specifications

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Measurement Accuracy1

(OSLN50A-8 or OSLNF50A-8, TOSLN50A-8 or TOSLNF50A-8)

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Directivity

Frequency Range

(dB)

1 MHz to 6 GHz  42  33  42 ± 0.15 ± 0.06

> 6 GHz to 8 GHz  37  33  37 ± 0.15 ± 0.06

Corrected Measurement Uncertainty

(Transmission from Port 1 to Port 2)

Return Loss Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

20 MHz - 6 GHz

6 GHz - 8 GHz

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

20 MHz - 8 GHz

Source Match

(dB)

100

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

100

Load Match

(dB)

Reflection

Tracking (dB)

Return Loss Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

Return Loss Magnitude (dB)Return Loss Magnitude (dB)

Transmission Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

Transmission

Tracking (dB)

20 MHz - 6 GHz

6 GHz - 8 GHz

20 MHz - 8 GHz

0.1

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

Transmission Magnitude (dB)Transmission Magnitude (dB)

1. Full 2-Port calibration, Default Power, 10 Hz IFBW, No averaging, 10 minute warm-up. OSLN50A-8, OSLNF50A-8, TOSLN50A-8, or TOSLNF50A-8 calibration kit. Load match specification applicable directly at corrected port only. De-rate by approximately 8 dB if using a 3670 series test port cable. Reflection and Transmission Tracking are typical.

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