•  VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Setup and Operation
  •  Overview
    • Introduction
    • VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Description
    • VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models
    •  VectorStar VNA Options
      • Shipping Contents
    • VectorStar ME7838 Modular BB/mm-Wave VNA System
    •  VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA System
      • Millimeter-Wave Module Options
    • VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA System
    •  VNA Instrument Control
      • Graphical User Interface
      • Front Panel Hard Keys
      • Hard Disk Configuration
      • System Identification and Computer Name
      • Precision Component and Calibration Kits
      • Automatic Calibrators
    •  Related Documentation
      • VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzers
      • VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System
      • VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm Wave VNA Measurement System
      • VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System
      • Calibration, Verification, and System Performance Verification
      • Updates to Manuals
      • Documentation Conventions
    •  Security Concerns for CPU Memory and the Hard Disk Drive
      • Memory Overview
      • DRAM and Flash Memory
      • Solid State Drive/Hard Disk Drive
    •  Operating System
      • Maintaining Operating System Integrity
      • Antivirus Protection
      • Windows Updates
  •  Installation
    • Introduction
    •  Unpacking the Product
      • Initial Inspection
      • Preparation for Use
    • Optional Rack Mount Installation
    •  Installing and Configuring the Additional Solid State Drive
      • Procedure
    •  Connecting External Devices
      • Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
      • Connecting an External XGA/VGA Monitor
      • Connecting an External Printer
      • Connecting Other USB Peripherals
    • Operating Environment and Power Requirements
    •  Power-On/Power-Off Procedures
      • Procedure – Power-On to Standby Mode
      • Procedure – Standby Mode to Operate Mode
      • Procedure – Operate Mode to Standby Mode
      • Procedure – Standby Mode to Power-Off
    •  GPIB Setup
      • Configuring the Dedicated GPIB Port
      • Configuring the IEEE 488.2 GPIB Port
      • Configuring the VectorStar VNA GPIB Address
    •  Ethernet LAN TCP/IP and USB Setup
      • Default Plug-and-Play Configuration
      • Manually Configuring TCP/IP Ethernet LAN Settings
    • Configuring the Remote Language
    • Calibration/Verification Interval
    •  Fuse Maintenance
      • Fuse Summary
      • External Rear Panel AC Input Fuses
      • Bias Fuse Replacement
    •  Operating System Restore
      • Procedure
    •  Preparation for Storage or Shipment
      • Preparation for Storage
      • Preparation for Shipment
  •  Front and Rear Panels
    • Chapter Overview
    • Front Panel Touch Screen
    •  Front Panel Hard Keys and Connectors
      • Front Panel Hard Key and Connector Description
    •  Rear Panel Ports and Connectors
      • Rear Panel Port and Connector Descriptions
  •  User Interface Display
    • Chapter Overview
    •  User Interface Main Screen
      • Single Channel User Interface Control and Display Areas
      • Multiple Channel User Interface Control and Display Areas
      • Function Access
    • Using the Front Panel Keys
    •  Using the Menu Bar Interface
      • Menu Bar Overview
      • Menu Bar General Operation
      • Menu Bar Drop-Down Menus and Commands
    •  Icon Toolbar
      • Overview
      • Using the Icon Toolbar Interface
      • Available Icon Functions
    • MAIN Menu and Application Menus
    •  Using the Main Menu Interface
      • Types of Menus, Menu Buttons, and Menu Toolbars
      • Menu Title
      • Menu Buttons
      • Menu Navigation Buttons
      • Back Button
      • Next Button
      • Home Button
      • Menu Buttons
      • Display Button
      • Plain Buttons
      • Toggle Buttons
      • Field Selection Buttons
      • Field Toolbars
      • Button Selection Icon
      • Button Selection Groups
      • Auto-Return Button Groups
      • Completion Checkmark Button
    •  Using Dialog Boxes
      • Standard Dialog Box Buttons
    •  Setting the Main Display as Resizeable and/or Task Bar
      • Procedure
    •  Instrument Status Display Area
      • Instrument Status Messages
    • Channel Status Display Area
    •  Working with the Number of Points
      • Maximum Points Set to 25,000
      • Maximum Points Set to 100,000
      • To Change the Number of Points
    •  Working with Channels
      • 25,000 Point Mode
      • 100,000 Point Mode
    •  Working with Traces
      • Types of Trace Displays
      • Trace Data Types
      • Trace Display Graphs
      • Trace Labels
      • Trace Label Abbreviations
      • Rectilinear Single Graph
      • Rectilinear Paired Graphs
      • Smith Charts
      • Smith Chart with Impedance (Circuit Resistance and Reactance)
      • Smith Chart with Admittance (Conductance and Susceptance)
      • Polar Graphs
      • Group Delay Graphs
      • Power Graphs
    • Working with Reference Lines and Reference Position
    • Working with Limit Lines
    • Working with Frequency Blanking
  •  Main Menu
    • Chapter Overview
    • MAIN Menu
  •  Appendix A — Vector Network Analyzer Primer
    • Appendix Overview
    • General Description
    •  Instrument Description
      • Source Module
      • Test Set Module
      • Analyzer Module
    •  Network Analyzers
      • Scalar Analyzer Comparison
      • Vector Network Analyzer Basics
    •  Polar Display
      • Resistive and Reactive Terms
    •  Smith Chart
      • Measurement Error Correction
  •  Appendix B — Initial Checkout Procedures
    • Introduction
    • Checkout Introduction
    • Required Equipment
    •  Self Test Procedure
      • Overview
      • Procedure
    •  Non-Ratio Power Procedure
      • Overview
      • Procedure
    •  High Level Noise Test
      • Overview
      • Procedure
    •  System Noise Floor Test
      • Overview
      • Procedure
  •  Appendix C — Abbreviation Glossary
    • Appendix Overview
    • Glossary

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