Microwave Site Master S820E Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzer

Handheld microwave cable and antenna analyzer covering 1 MHz to 40 GHz with optional VNA and Vector Voltmeter modes.

Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 8 GHz, 14 GHz, 20 GHz, 30 GHz, 40 GHz
Frequency Accuracy: ±1.0 ppm at 23 °C
Stability: ±1.0 ppm from –10 °C to +55 °C
Aging: ±1.0 ppm/yr

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu Microwave Site Master S820E is a handheld cable and antenna analyzer with frequency options covering 1 MHz to 8, 14, 20, 30 and 40 GHz. Internally it is a four-receiver, fully reversing 2-port vector network analyzer. Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and Vector Voltmeter (VVM) modes are available as options and are enabled with an option activation key; the hardware and calibrations they require are built into the instrument at the factory.

Cable and antenna analysis

Standard 1-port measurements include Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, Smith Chart, Phase and Distance-to-Fault (Return Loss and VSWR), plus high-accuracy RF power with a USB power sensor. Standard 2-port measurements cover transmission and, with an external USB sensor, swept cable loss. External sensors allow loss measurements on long cables and waveguide assemblies whose ends are far apart; sensors can be extended with the Anritsu USB Extender 2000-1717-R and Cat 5e/Cat 6 cable. Both coaxial and waveguide measurements are supported, and patented RF interference rejection supports measurements in the presence of high RF activity. A Classic Mode user interface is provided for users of the S810D/S820D, which the S820E replaces.

VNA and VVM modes

VNA mode (option 440) provides fully reversing sweeps with simultaneous measurement of all four S-parameters, a user-configurable quad display and S2P file export in three formats for comparison with Anritsu VectorStar and ShockLine benchtop VNAs. VVM mode (option 441) provides A/B and B/A ratio measurements for use as a replacement for legacy vector voltmeters, as well as vector error corrected reflection and transmission measurements without an external CW source, couplers, bridges or splitters. A table display holds up to 12 measurements plus one reference, which is used for multi-element antenna tuning and glide slope installation work.

Fiber inspection, software and connectivity

With firmware V1.17 or later, a Video Inspection Probe (VIP) mode inspects fiber connector end faces with IEC 61300-3-35 based Pass/Fail testing using a compatible Anritsu USB probe such as the G0306A (sold separately). USB and Ethernet connectivity and SCPI remote control are standard. The free Line Sweep Tools PC software supports trace analysis and report generation, easyTest Tools provides step-by-step work instructions on the instrument, and the instrument is compatible with the Multiwave Smart Aligner Android application. A built-in help menu includes the full user guide.

Key Features

Frequency range 1 MHz to 8, 14, 20, 30 or 40 GHz (frequency option dependent)
Optional VNA Mode with fully reversing 4 S-parameter measurements
Optional VVM Mode with A/B and B/A ratio capability
VIP Mode for optical connector inspection with IEC 61300-3-35 based Pass/Fail (requires USB Video Inspection Probe G0306A, sold separately)
110 dB dynamic range from 20 MHz to 40 GHz (typical)
550 µs/data point sweep speed
Frequency resolution of 1 Hz
Advanced Mode and Classic Mode GUI (S810D/S820D style)
Coaxial and waveguide measurements supported
1-port measurements: Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, Distance-to-Fault, Smith Chart, 1-port phase
2-port measurements: Transmission and Swept Cable Loss
High Accuracy Power Meter measurements with external USB power sensors
Calibration temperature window of ±10 °C
Full temperature calibration kits from –10 °C to +55 °C
USB/Ethernet connectivity with full remote control capability
8.4 inch touchscreen with daylight/nighttime viewable modes
Explosive Atmosphere MIL-PRF-28800F Section 4.5.6.3 compliant
Supported by the Multiwave Smart Aligner Android application
Standard three-year warranty (one-year warranty on battery)

Specifications

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

Source and Receiver

Output Power, 1 MHz to 8 GHz	+5 dBm, typical (High); –20 dBm, typical (Low)
Output Power, >8 GHz to 40 GHz	–3 dBm, typical (High); –20 dBm, typical (Low)
RF Immunity	+17 dBm Typical; +13 dBm for interfering signals landing in-band
Receiver Compression, 1 MHz to 40 GHz	+5 dBm Port 1 or Port 2, 0.1 dB compression, typical
System Impedance	50Ω standard, 75Ω with 50Ω to 75Ω adapter Port 1 or Port 2

Measurement Speed and Dynamic Range

Measurement Speed, Reflection/Transmission	≤550 µs/data point RF immunity low, 100 kHz IFBW, typical
Measurement Speed, Transmission Ext. Sensor (2-port Cable Loss)	Determined by USB sensor and may vary with model used, not specified
Dynamic Range, 1 MHz to 10 MHz	≥85 dB (105 dB, typical) High Power, 10 Hz IFBW, 10 averages, Port 1 to Port 2
Dynamic Range, >10 MHz to 8 GHz	≥100 dB (115 dB, typical) High Power, 10 Hz IFBW, 10 averages, Port 1 to Port 2
Dynamic Range, >8 GHz to 40 GHz	≥100 dB (110 dB, typical) High Power, 10 Hz IFBW, 10 averages; decrease specification by 5 dB between 8 GHz and 14 GHz
High Level Noise, Magnitude	±0.006 dB (±0.001 dB, typical) rms High Power, 100 Hz IFBW, 20 MHz to 40 GHz; increased by a factor of 5.0 below 20 MHz
High Level Noise, Phase	±0.090° (±0.060°, typical) High Power, 100 Hz IFBW, 20 MHz to 40 GHz; increased by a factor of 1.5 above 20 GHz
Temperature Stability, Magnitude	±0.02 dB/°C Typical, 10 MHz to 40 GHz, ratio measurement, ports shorted
Temperature Stability, Phase	±0.3 degrees/°C Typical, 10 MHz to 40 GHz, ratio measurement, ports shorted

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 50Ω/75Ω, Phase Smith Chart and Phase in Advanced Mode only
2-Port Measurements	Transmission, Transmission with External Sensor, Cable Loss (2-Port) with External Sensor Transmission in Advanced Mode only; 2-Port Cable Loss in Classic Mode only
Data Points	130, 259, 517, 1033, 2065
Sweep Averaging	1 to 1000
Smoothing Range	0 % to 20 %
Return Loss Display Range	0 dB to 1000 dB Resolution 0.01 dB
VSWR Display Range	1 to 1000 Resolution 0.01
Cable Loss Display Range	0 dB to 500 dB Resolution 0.01 dB
DTF Horizontal Range (meters)	0 to (Data Points – 1) x Fault Resolution, to a maximum of 1500 m (4921 ft)
1-Port Phase Display Range	–450 ° to +450 ° Resolution 0.01 °
Smith Chart Impedance	50 Ω, 75Ω Resolution 0.01
Transmission Display Range	–1000 dB to +1000 dB Resolution 0.01 dB
Calibration	Coaxial (OSL, TOSL), Waveguide (SSL, SSLT)
Calibration Temperature Window	±10 °C
Save Formats	Measurement (.dat), Setups (.stp), Screen Shots (.png), Text (.txt), CSV (.csv) Text and CSV files cannot be recalled to the instrument

Corrected Performance (TOSLK50A-40 or TOSLKF50A-40 Calibration Kit)

1 MHz to 10 GHz	Directivity ≥42 dB, Source Match ≥33 dB, Load Match ≥42 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.08 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.06 dB Full 2-Port calibration with isolation, Default Power, 10 Hz IFBW, no averaging, 10 minute warm-up; tracking typical
>10 GHz to 20 GHz	Directivity ≥36 dB, Source Match ≥26 dB, Load Match ≥36 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.04 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.03 dB Full 2-Port calibration with isolation; tracking typical
>20 GHz to 30 GHz	Directivity ≥32 dB, Source Match ≥22 dB, Load Match ≥32 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.04 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.03 dB Full 2-Port calibration with isolation; tracking typical
>30 GHz to 40 GHz	Directivity ≥30 dB, Source Match ≥20 dB, Load Match ≥30 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.04 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.03 dB Full 2-Port calibration with isolation; tracking typical; de-rate load match by approximately 8 dB with a 3670 series test port cable

Corrected Performance (OSLN50A-8 / TOSLN50A-8 Calibration Kits)

1 MHz to 6 GHz	Directivity ≥42 dB, Source Match ≥33 dB, Load Match ≥42 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.08 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.06 dB Also OSLNF50A-8 or TOSLNF50A-8; tracking typical
>6 GHz to 8 GHz	Directivity ≥37 dB, Source Match ≥33 dB, Load Match ≥37 dB, Reflection Tracking ±0.08 dB, Transmission Tracking ±0.06 dB Also OSLNF50A-8 or TOSLNF50A-8; tracking typical

Vector Network Analyzer (Option 440)

Measurement (S-Parameter) S820E-0440	S11, S21, S12, S22
Graph Types S820E-0440	Log Magnitude, SWR, Phase, Unwrapped Phase, Real, Imaginary, Group Delay, Smith Chart (Impedance), Inverted Smith Chart (Admittance), Log Mag/2 (1-Port Cable Loss), Real Impedance, Imaginary Impedance
Domain S820E-0440	Frequency Domain, Distance Domain
Number of Traces S820E-0440	1, 2, 3, 4 Trace format Single, Dual, Tri, Quad with overlays
Data Points S820E-0440	2 to 4001 (arbitrary setting)
IF Bandwidth (Hz) S820E-0440	10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k, 50k, 100k
Data Averaging S820E-0440	Sweep-by-Sweep, 1 to 1000
Group Delay Aperture S820E-0440	0.25 % to 20 % Group delay range < 180º of phase change within the aperture
Cal Method S820E-0440	Short-Open-Load-Through (SOLT), Offset-Short (SSLT) Cal line Coax or Waveguide
Calibration Standards Coefficients S820E-0440	Coax: K-Connector, N-Connector, 7/16, SMA, TNC, and four User defined; Waveguide: WG11A, WG12, WG13, WG14, WG15, WG16, WG17, WG18, WG20, WG22, and four User Defined
Save Formats S820E-0440	Measurement (.svna), Setup (.stp), Screen Shot (.png), S2P-Real/Imaginary (.s2p), S2P-Linear Mag/Phase (.s2p), S2P-Log Mag/Phase (.s2p), Text (.txt), CSV (.csv)
Measurement Speed S820E-0440	≤550 μs/pt S11 and S21, 1001 points, 100 kHz IFBW, RF immunity low, typical; single trace display, frequency domain
RF Immunity High S820E-0440	+17 dBm nominal +13 dBm for interfering signals landing in-band
Timebase Reference S820E-0440	Internal (default), External 10 MHz (Auto-sense, BNC female, Max +10 dBm)

Vector Voltmeter (Option 441)

Measurements S820E-0441	1-port Reflection, 2-port Transmission, Ratio A/B, Ratio B/A Ratio measurements require external CW source; Port 1 = A, Port 2 = B
Measurement Format S820E-0441	LogMag/Phase, LinMag/Phase, SWR, Impedance
Display Format S820E-0441	Single, Table (table holds up to 12 measurements plus reference)
Measurement Frequency S820E-0441	Set CW Frequency, 1 MHz (minimum) Reference receiver auto-tunes approximately ±100 kHz to lock onto external CW signal in ratio measurement
IFBW S820E-0441	10 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 1 kHz, 100 kHz
Reference Level Input Range (A/B and B/A), 1 MHz to 40 GHz S820E-0441	+5 dBm to –60 dBm (auto ranging), typical Recommend ≤ +3 dBm for A/B or B/A ratio measurement
Ratio Accuracy, 1 MHz to 1 GHz S820E-0441	≤±0.2 dB typical Relative to stored reference, DUT loss <10 dB; reference signal level 0 to –20 dBm at input port
Ratio Accuracy, >1 GHz to 20 GHz S820E-0441	≤±0.5 dB typical Relative to stored reference, DUT loss <10 dB
Ratio Accuracy, >20 GHz to 40 GHz S820E-0441	≤±1.0 dB typical Relative to stored reference, DUT loss <10 dB
Phase Display Range S820E-0441	±180° LogMag/Phase and LinMag/Phase formats

Connectors and Interfaces

Port 1 / Port 2 (models up to 14 GHz) S820E-0708, S820E-0714	Type N, female, 50Ω, Maximum Input +23 dBm, ±50 VDC
Port 1 / Port 2 (models > 14 GHz) S820E-0720, S820E-0730, S820E-0740	Type Ruggedized K, male, 50Ω, Maximum Input +23 dBm, ±50 VDC
External Reference In	Type BNC female, 50Ω, 10 MHz, Maximum +10 dBm
External Trigger In	Type BNC female, 50Ω, 3.3 V or 5 V TTL triggers on positive edge. Maximum +5 VDC
Headset Jack	3.5 mm mini-jack
External Power	5.5 mm barrel connector, +11 VDC to +14 VDC, ≤4.0 A
USB Interface	(2) Type A, Connect USB Flash Drive, GPS Module, Power Sensor, other
USB Interface (PC)	5-pin Mini-B, Connect to PC for data transfer and/or control
Ethernet	RJ-45, Category 5, 10/100 MB/s. Connect to PC for data transfer and/or control
Remote Control Programming Language	Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) Interfaces USB, LAN

Display, Memory and Battery

Display Type	High Resolution Resistive Touchscreen
Display Size	8.4 in daylight viewable color LCD
Display Resolution	800 x 600
Internal Trace/Setup Memory	>2000 files, files may be traces, setups, screen shots, or any combination
External Trace/Setup Memory	Limited only by size of USB Flash drive
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Battery Operation	5.0 hr, typical
Languages	English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

Environmental

Environmental Standard	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Operating Temperature Range	–10 ºC to 55 ºC
Storage Temperature Range	–51 ºC to 71 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity	95 % RH at 30 ºC, non-condensing
Vibration, Sinusoidal	5 Hz to 55 Hz
Vibration, Random	10 Hz to 500 Hz
Half Sine Shock	30 gn
Altitude	4600 meters, operating and non-operating
Explosive Atmosphere	MIL-PRF-28800F Section 4.5.6.3; MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.5, Procedure 1

Regulatory Compliance

European Union EMC	2014/30/EU, EN 61326-1:2013, CISPR 11/EN 55011, IEC/EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Low Voltage Directive	2014/35/EU, Safety EN 61010-1:2010, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU + 2015/863
Australia and New Zealand	RCM AS/NZS 4417:2012
South Korea	KCC-REM-A21+-0004
Canada	ICES-1(A)/NMB-1(A)

Physical

Size	273 mm x 199 mm x 91 mm (10.7 in x 7.8 in x 3.6 in)
Weight	3.0 kg (6.6 lb) Including battery
Warranty	Standard three-year warranty (one-year warranty on battery)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Microwave antennas
Coaxial cables and waveguide
RF and microwave components
Defense and aerospace
Cellular networks
Public safety
Satellite networks
Private networks (utility, railroads)
Education
R&D
Glide slope installation and verification
Multi-array antenna system tuning
Fiber connector inspection

Included

2000-1654-R Soft Carrying Case
2000-1371-R Ethernet Cable, 2.13 m (7 ft)
2000-1691-R Stylus with Coiled Tether
3-2000-1498 USB A/5-pin mini-B Cable, 10 ft
633-75 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, 7500 mAh
806-141-R Automotive Power Adapter, 12 VDC, 60 W
40-187-R AC-DC Adapter with power cable (country dependent)
Certificate of Calibration and Conformance
71693-R Ruggedized K(f) to N(f), 2 pcs (included only with S820E-0720)
2000-1797-R Screen Protector Film (one factory installed, one spare)

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
S820E-0708	1 MHz to 8 GHz, type N(f) ports — Frequency option (select one frequency option only)
S820E-0714	1 MHz to 14 GHz, type N(f) ports — Frequency option (select one frequency option only)
S820E-0720	1 MHz to 20 GHz, type Ruggedized K(m) ports — Compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors
S820E-0730	1 MHz to 30 GHz, type Ruggedized K(m) ports — Compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors
S820E-0740	1 MHz to 40 GHz, type Ruggedized K(m) ports — Compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors
S820E-0440	Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) — Fully reversing sweep, simultaneous measurement of 4 S-parameters with user configurable quad display; generates S2P files in three formats for import into Anritsu VectorStar and ShockLine benchtop VNAs.
S820E-0441	Vector Voltmeter (VVM) — 1-port reflection and 2-port transmission measurements plus A/B or B/A ratio capability; vector error correction for absolute DUT measurements; table display of up to 12 devices + 1 reference.
S820E-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate.
S820E-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate.
S820E-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data.
MA24330A	Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 33 GHz, +20 dBm
MA24340A	Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 40 GHz, +20 dBm
MA24350A	Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 50 GHz, +20 dBm
MA24108A	Microwave USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 8 GHz, +20 dBm to –40 dBm
MA24118A	Microwave USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, +20 dBm to –40 dBm
MA24126A	Microwave USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 26 GHz, +20 dBm to –40 dBm
MA24208A	Microwave Universal USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 8 GHz, +20 dBm to –60 dBm
MA24218A	Microwave Universal USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, +20 dBm to –60 dBm
MA24105A	Inline Dual Directional High Power Sensor, 350 MHz to 4 GHz, +3 dBm to +51.76 dBm
MA24106A	High Accuracy RF Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz, +23 dBm to –40 dBm
MA25100A	RF Power Indicator
SC8268	USB Transmission Sensor, K(m), 1 MHz to 40 GHz, +10 dBm to –50 dBm — Compatible with scalar transmission measurements only.
2000-1374-R	External Dual Charger for Li-Ion Batteries
2000-1723-R	High Performance USB Mag-Mount GPS Antenna/Receiver
67135	Anritsu Backpack (for Handheld Instrument and PC)
760-243-R	Large Transit Case with Wheels and Handle — 56 cm x 45.5 cm x 26.5 cm (22.07" x 17.92" x 10.42")
760-286-R	Compact Transit Case with Wheels and Handle — 55.6 cm x 35.5 cm x 22.9 cm (21.89" x 13.98" x 9.01")
2000-1900-R	Single Port 2.0 USB 100 meter Cat 5e Range Extender — With Type A power cord for USA, Japan, North America, Central America and Caribbean.
2000-1717-R	USB 1.1 Passive 40 m Extender — Not compatible with sensors MA24208A, MA24218A, MA24330A, MA24340A, MA24350A; active extenders must be used with these sensors.
2100-28-R	Cat 5e extension cable for use with USB Extender (22.5 m)
OSLN50A-8	High Performance Type N(m), DC to 8 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit — Full temperature coaxial calibration kit, –10 °C to +55 °C
OSLNF50A-8	High Performance Type N(f), DC to 8 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit — Full temperature coaxial calibration kit, –10 °C to +55 °C
OSLN50A-18	High Performance Type N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit — Full temperature coaxial calibration kit, –10 °C to +55 °C
OSLNF50A-18	High Performance Type N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit — Full temperature coaxial calibration kit, –10 °C to +55 °C
TOSLN50A-8	High Performance with Through Type N(m), DC to 8 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLNF50A-8	High Performance with Through Type N(f), DC to 8 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLN50A-18	High Performance with Through Type N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLNF50A-18	High Performance with Through Type N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLK50A-20	High Performance with Through Type K(m), DC to 20 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLKF50A-20	High Performance with Through Type K(f), DC to 20 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLK50A-40	High Performance with Through Type K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit
TOSLKF50A-40	High Performance with Through Type K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50Ω calibration kit