PIM Master™ Passive Intermodulation Analyzer
General Information
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Scope of the PIM Master User Guide
Contacting Anritsu
Anritsu Service Centers
Additional Documentation
The PIM Master
PIM Master Options
PIM Master Performance Specifications
Calibration Requirements
ESD Caution
Anritsu Line Sweep Tools (LST)
Wireless Remote Control of PIM Analyzer
PIM Master Firmware Update
PIM Master Option Update
Standard and Optional Accessories
What is PIM?
Power in dBm and dBc
Why Test for PIM?
Line Sweeping and PIM testing
Causes of PIM
PIM Testing Example
PIM Testing Procedure
Recommended Testing Procedure
Test Reports
PIM Master Overview
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Instrument Description
Connector Care
Connecting Procedure
Disconnecting Procedure
Connector Saver
Hardware Overview
MW82119A PIM Master Front Panel
Front Panel Keys
Top Connector Panel
Side Panel Connectors
Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Display Areas
Mode Selector Menu
Secondary Function Menus
Touch Screen
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Menu Key
Touch Screen Calibration
Calibrate Touch Screen Shortcut
Arrow Navigation
Parameter Setting
Symbols and Indicators
Firmware Overview
Main Menu Keys
Submenu Keys
Initial Measurement
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Turning On the PIM Master for the First Time
Calibration Due Date
Calibration Reminder
Preparing for Measurements
Measurement Types
Calibrating
Verifying Residual PIM
Verifying the PIM Standard
Verifying the Test Lead
Checking for External Interference
Making PIM Measurements
Setting Up Limit Lines
Changing Limit Line Settings
Limit Alarm and Pass Indicator
Setting Up Markers
Selecting a Mode and a Measurement Type
Saving Measurements
Menu Map
Measurements Menu
Test Submenu Key During Measurement
Noise Floor Menu
Limit Menu
Calibrate Menu
Custom Calibrations Menu
Other Menus
Marker Menu
Trace Menu
GPS Menu
System Menu
File Menu
Sweep Menu
Preset Menu
File Management
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Managing Files
File Types
File Management
Saving Files
Save Dialog Box
Quick Name Keys
Recalling Files
Recall Dialog Box
Copying Files
Deleting Files
Delete Dialog Box
File Menu Overview
File Menu
Save Menu
Save Location Menu
Select Save Location Dialog Box
Create Directory Dialog Box
Recall Menu
Recall Dialog Box
Copy Menu
Copy Dialog Box
Delete Menu
System Operation
Introduction
Chapter Overview
System Menu Overview
System Menu Map
System Menu
System Options Menu
Display Settings Menu
Reset Menu
Preset Menu
Self Test
GPS (Option 31)
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Setting Up GPS (Option 31)
Activating the GPS Feature
GPS Menu
GPS Info
PIM versus Time
Introduction – PIM versus Time Analyzer
Chapter Overview
Noise Floor
Trace Mode
PIM vs. Time Measurement Setup
Configure the PIM Test
PIM Summary Table
Bar Graph of Instantaneous PIM
Making the Measurement
Sample PIM versus Time Measurement
Measurement with Pass Indicator
Menu Map
Frequency (Freq) Menu
Amplitude Menu
Setup Menu
Measurements Menu
Marker Menu
Noise Floor Measurement
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Noise Floor Measurement Setup
Performing the Noise Floor Test
Noise Floor Measurements
Noise Floor Measurement with No External Interference
External Interference Example
Saving a Noise Floor Measurement
Menus
Measurements Menu
Noise Floor Menu
Distance‑to‑PIM (DTP)
Introduction – Distance‑to‑PIM (DTP) Analyzer
Chapter Overview
DTP Measurement
F1 and F2 Carrier Sources
Dmax and Data Points
DTP Parameter Settings
Post‑Calibration Measurement
Measuring a Connected Load
DTP Measurement Setup
Making a DTP Measurement
Trace Overlay
Line Sweep Tools
Enhanced Resolution
Menu Map 1
Menu Map 2
Distance Menu
DTP Aid Menu
DTP Setup Menu
Cable List Menu
Confirmation Clear All Favorites
Cable List
Favorites (in Cable List)
Windowing Menu
DTP Amplitude Menu
Setup Menu
Units Menu
Measurements Menu
Marker Menu
Resolution Menu
Cable Menu
DTP Parameters window
Trace Submenu Key
Trace
Introduction
Chapter Overview
Trace Overlay Features
Trace Comparison Example
Trace Menu, Distance‑to‑PIM
Select Color Choice Box
Valid Trace
Swept PIM
Introduction – Swept PIM Analyzer
Chapter Overview
Swept PIM Setup
Configure the PIM Test
Making the Swept PIM Measurement
Measurement Examples
Swept PIM Measurement of Two PIM Sources
Menu Map
Frequency (Freq) Menu
Amplitude Menu
Setup Menu
Measurements Menu
Marker Menu
PIM Analyzer Programming Commands
SCPI Commands Introduction
Chapter Overview
:CALCulate Subsystem
:CALibration Subsystem
:DISPlay Subsystem
:INITiate Subsystem
:MMEMory Subsystem
:SENSe Subsystem
:TRACe Subsystem
All Modes Programming Commands
Chapter Overview
:INSTrument Subsystem
:MMEMory Subsystem
:SYSTem Subsystem
Appendix A — Other Documents
Introduction
PIM Master Options
Related Documents
Appendix B — PIM Carrier Bands
Introduction
PIM Master Carrier Bands
Appendix C — Wireless Remote Control
Introduction
Portable Router for Wireless Access
Configuring the PIM Master for Wireless Browser Control
Using a ZyXEL MWR102 Travel Router
Connecting the Router to the PIM Master
Configuring PIM Master for use with Router
Remote Control via a Browser
Screen Capture
List of Files
Using Anritsu Line Sweep Tools
Saving Measurements
Password Protection
Instrument Name
Appendix D — Instrument Messages and Errors
PIM Analyzer Warning Messages
Operation Error Messages
Error Messages Stop Current Measurements
Appendix E — Windowing
Introduction
Distance‑to‑PIM Windowing Examples
Rectangular Windowing
Nominal Side Lobe Windowing
Low Side Lobe Windowing
Minimum Side Lobe Windowing
Appendix F — Instrument Care
Introduction
Appendix Overview
Preventive Maintenance
Battery Care
Battery Replacement
PIM Master Firmware Update
Determining the Firmware Version
Downloading the Firmware
Updating with a USB Memory Device
Adding Options with a License File
Appendix G — LAN and DHCP
Introduction
Ethernet Configuration
LAN Connection
Ethernet Config
Ethernet Menu
DHCP
Example 1
Example 2
ipconfig Tool
Ping Tool
User and Measurement Guide with SCPI Programming
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