VNA Master™ User Guide MS20xxB : Instrument Overview : Symbols and Indicators
 
Symbols and Indicators
Indicators
The instrument settings that are unique to each trace are summarized in an information block on the left side of the measurement display screen (refer to item 1 in Figure: VNA Display with GPS On). Each block contains the trace number followed by the S‑parameter that is assigned to that trace (TR4: S21, for example). If the trace has Trace Math applied to it, then the math function is also displayed on that line (TR1: S11/M1, for example), where M1 is the memory that is associated with TR1, and the math function is Trace/Memory). The S‑parameter that is assigned to the trace memory is shown (if enabled) at the top of each trace information block (M1: S11, for example). Each trace block also includes the Graph type, the smoothing percentage, the calibration status, and the scale (Resolution per Division and the Reference Value). The calibration status indicates whether the calibration is ON, OFF, or non‑existent (--) for the specific S‑parameter that is assigned to each trace. If the Calibration is ON, then its validity is also displayed (OK,?, or X).
For calibration procedures, refer to the Cable and Antenna Measurement Guide
(PN: 10580‑00241) listed in Supplemental Documentation.
 
Symbols and Icons
The following symbols and indicators indicate the instrument status or condition on the display. The colors shown here are in the standard or default display mode.
 Symbols and Icons
Symbol
Description
Green: Battery is 30 % to 100 % charged
Yellow: Battery is 10 % to 30 % charged
Red: Battery 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: Image of a 3.5 inch floppy disk drive, shortcut to the Save Menu.
Camera Icon: Saves a JPEG image of the current screen display.
Shift Button Icon: This icon is displayed between the battery symbol and the submenu keys after the Shift button has been pressed, and until another button is pressed.
GPS Icon: When GPS is available, this icon is displayed right after the date and time. Refer to the GPS chapter 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.
 
Symbols and Icons on the Title Bar
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.
Touch the storage icon to open the touch screen keyboard for saving measurements, setups, limit lines, or screen display JPEG files.
Touch the camera icon to save a screen display JPEG file.
The battery symbol indicates the charge remaining in the battery. The colored section inside the symbol changes size and color with the charge level. When external power is applied, and no battery is installed, the red plug body is displayed as a substitute for the battery symbol.
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.
Caution
Use only Anritsu‑approved batteries, adapters, and chargers with this instrument. Anritsu Company recommends removing the battery for long-term storage of the instrument.
The Shift button icon is displayed after the Shift button is pressed, and it remains displayed until another button is pressed.