VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzers : Overview
 
Overview
 
Introduction
VNA System Documentation List
VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzer
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System
VectorStar ME7828A Series Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA Measurement System
VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System
Calibration Kits
Verification and Performance Verification Software (PVS) Kits
Updates to Manuals
Documentation Conventions
Instrument Identification
Hard Keys or Front Panel Keys
VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models
MS4640A Series VNA Options
Introduction
This manual provides a reference manual for the User Interface (UI) menus and dialog boxes in the VectorStar Series VNAs. In addition, this manual provides the context-sensitive portion of the instrument HELP system. The full documentation set for the VectorStar VNA includes the following documents. Many are included in the user documentation CD that came with the VNA. All except the maintenance manuals are available from the Anritsu Web Site. Maintenance manuals are available by contacting Anritsu Customer Service. Refer to the other documentation for the MS4640A Series VNA for more detailed explanations and procedures. Available documents are listed below.
VNA System Documentation List
The following documentation sets are available in support of the VectorStar VNA instruments and VNA Systems including the MS4640A Series VNAs, ME7828A Standard BB/mm-Wave System, ME7838A Modular BB/mm-Wave System, and the MN4690B Series Multiport VNA System. See the VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Operation Manual – 10410-00266 for longer descriptions of the primary MS4640A VNA documents as well as option and configuration information for each of the instruments and systems below. For more information on VNA systems, consult the system Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Most documents are available on the Anritsu Internet Web Site at www.anritsu.com. Maintenance manuals are available from Anritsu Customer Service. Printed copies of most manuals in 3-ring binders are available at nominal cost.
VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzer
MS4640A Series VNA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-00432
MS4640A Series VNA Operation Manual (OM) – 10410-00266
MS4640A Series VNA User Interface Reference (UI-RM) – 10410-00307
MS4640A Series VNA Measurement Guide (MG) – 10410-00269
MS4640A Series VNA Programming Manual (PM) – 10410-00267
MS4640A Series VNA Programming Manual Supplement (PM-S) – 10410-00308
MS4640A Series VNA Help System (HELP) – 10450-00008
Contains OM, UI-RM, PM, PM-S, and MG
MS4640A Series VNA Maintenance Manual (MM) – 10410-00268
MS4640A Series VNA User Documentation Compact Disc (CD) – 10920-00049
Contains MS4640A TDS, OM, UI-RM, PM, PM-S, MG, MM, and HELP above.
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System
ME7838A Modular BB/mm-Wave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-00593
ME7838D Modular BB/mm-Wave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-00778
ME7838A Modular BB/mm-Wave Quick Start Guide (QSG) –10410-00292
ME7838D Modular BB/mm-Wave Quick Start Guide (QSG) –10410-00732
ME7838 Series Modular BB/mm-Wave Installation Guide (IG) –10410-00293
VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Modules (RM) –10410-00311
ME7838 Series Modular BB/mm-Wave Maintenance Manual (MM) –10410-00306
VectorStar ME7828A Series Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA Measurement System
ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00452
ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave Quick Start Guide – 10410-00289
ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave Installation Guide – 10410-00287
ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave Maintenance Manual – 10410-00304
ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave User Documentation CD – 10920-00051
Contains TDS, QSG, IG, and MM above.
VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System
MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00528
MN4690B Series Multiport Test Set Quick Start Guide – 10410-00290
MN4690B Series Multiport Test Set Installation Guide – 10410-00288
MN4690B Series Multiport Test Set Maintenance Manual – 10410-00305
MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System User Documentation CD – 10920-00053
Contains TDS, QSG, and IG above.
Calibration Kits
36585K and 36585V Precision Automatic Calibrator (AutoCal) Module Reference Manual – 10410-00279
36585K-2F, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K (f) to K (f)
36585K-2M, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K (m) to K (m)
36585K-2MF, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K (m) to K (f)
36585V-2F, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz, V (f) to V (f)
36585V-2M, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz, V (m) to V (m)
36585V-2MF, Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz, V (m) to V (f)
3650A SMA/3.5 mm, 3651A GPC-7, 3652A K, 3653A Type N, and 3654D V Mechanical Calibration Kit Reference Manual – 10410-00278
3650A Mechanical Calibration Kit, SMA/3.5 mm Connectors
3650A-1 Mechanical Calibration Kit, SMA/3.5 mm Connectors with Sliding Loads
3651A Mechanical Calibration Kit, GPC-7 Connectors
3651A-1 Mechanical Calibration Kit, GPC-7 Connectors with a Single Sliding Load
3652A Mechanical Calibration Kit, K Connectors
3652A-1 Mechanical Calibration Kit, K Connectors with Sliding Loads
3653A Mechanical Calibration Kit, Type N Connectors
3654D Mechanical Calibration Kit, V Connectors
3654D-1 Mechanical Calibration Kit, V Connectors with Sliding Loads
Verification and Performance Verification Software (PVS) Kits
3666-1 SMA/3.5 mm, 3663-1 Type N, 3668-1 K, and 3669B-1 V Verification Kits and 3-2300-527 PVS Quick Start Guide – 10410-00285
3666-1 SMA/3.5 mm Connector Verification Kit
3663-1 Type N Connector Verification Kit
3668-1 K Connector Verification Kit
3669B-1 V Connector Verification Kit
3-2300-527 PVS
GPRG #67688
2300-531-R PVS for MS4640 Quick Start Guide – 10410-00291
3656B W1 (1 mm) Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-496 PVS User Guide for VectorStar ME7838A and ME7828A and Lightning ME7808A/B/C Systems – 10410-00286
3656B W1 Calibration Kit
3656B W1 Verification Kit
2300-496 System PVS
GPRG #76574
3659 - Cal-Verif- Kit-UG and 2300-558 System Performance Verification Software for BB-mmW ME7838D with 0.8 mm Connectors – 10410-00327
3659 0.8 mm Calibration Kit
3659 0.8 mm Verification Kit
2300-558 System PVS
GPRG #76585