Site Analyzer Quick Start and Reference Card

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Perform steps 1 5 for a Measure Match (Sweep) test. Perform steps 6 10 for a Fault Location (DTF) test. Perform steps 11, 12, and 13 to measure RF power. Refer to the instruction manual for details. System information to have ready before you begin...
4 Frequency Span 4 Cable Type 4 Approximate Cable Length
Freq.

1
Scale

Press Escape in save mode to remove a recalled trace from the display without deleting it.

And 9 4 Save the trace.

Save Each trace is saved with a unique registration number

5 soThe unique
Delete

Stop Center , Span Band List Min , Max Auto

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8 5 2

9 6 3 +/-

Or

4
1

&
7 8 5 2

Enter

Measure Match Fault Location Measure Power

Save/ Recall Auto Scale Limit Test
On/Off/Audio

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Set the scale for optimal viewing. Set up the limit line if desired.

9 6 3 +/-

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Enter

Or

4
1

&

Enter

Limit Line

Units
7 8 5 2 9 6 3 +/-

,
4
1

,
Cable Loss

Or

VSWR Return Loss Cable Loss

Enter

is the key to accurate 2 Calibration measurements and useful test results. Dont forget this step. And 7
Cali

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Enter

And

Recall

Enter

10 8
Distance Scale

Calibrate before making measurements.

M Label N

Move column

Move cursor

Set the cable type and select units. Set the start and stop distance and set the scale for optimal viewing. Set up the smoothing and limit line if desired.
7 8 5 2 9 6 3 +/-

Utility

Hold (Run) Print

Delete

, Are You Sure?

O

Enter

Save label

Start Stop

Attach each standard at the point the antenna will be tested, and press the corresponding key. There will be a beep to indicate the calibration is complete for that standard. After all standards press Cal Done.

Open

Short

Load

Or

&

Enter

Setup

, Save/Recall
Space

Units Min Max Auto

Enter

, Meters Feet
7

Enter

Cal Done

8 5 2

9 6 3 +/-

Or

4
1

&

Enter

Limit Line

Units
7 8 5 2 9 6 3 +/-

,
4
1

VSWR Return Loss

Enter

Escape

the main 12 Select measurement

Smooth None/Low/ Med/High Recall Setups Calibrate 5011 Cbl Type

, Or

&

Enter

Marker use is optional, see the manual for more information.

7 8 5 2 9 6 3 +/-

The escape key allows you to back up one menu level and to exit a setting without changing the value.

11

Connect a power sensor to the serial port.

Display Fwd/Refl/Match

and units.

Enter

Vel. Prop , Loss Cable List

, Or

4
1

&

Enter

PwrUnit Watts/KWatts/dBm

Caution +22 dBm max input Do not apply RF power to the Antenna Test Port.

MatchUnit VSWR/Rtn Loss/Match Eff

13

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Enter

M1 On/Off/Active

System

(Time/Date) M2 On/Off/Active

Offset , Fullscale

7 4
1

8 5 2

9 6 3 +/-

Printer
DM
Off/Single

&

Enter

FM Mod

On/Off

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Rtn to Defaults

On=Displayed Active=Trace can be moved using cursor keys or numeric keypad.

Distance to Fault Chart

Maximum distance and resolution (238 points) given cable velocity and frequency span.
Velocity Percent Freq Span (MHz) 25 50 75 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Distance m ft 942.0 471.0 314.0 235.5 117.7 78.5 58.9 47.1 39.2 33.6 29.4 26.2 23.5 15.7 11.8 9.4 7.8 6.7 5.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 772.6 386.3 257.5 193.2 154.5 128.8 110.4 96.6 85.8 77.3 51.5 38.6 30.9 25.8 22.1 19.4 66% Resolution cm in 397.4 198.7 132.5 99.4 49.7 33.1 24.8 19.9 16.6 14.2 12.4 11.0 9.9 6.6 5.0 4.0 3.3 2.8 2.5 156.5 78.2 52.2 39.1 19.6 13.0 9.8 7.8 6.5 5.6 4.9 4.3 3.9 2.6 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 Distance m ft 999.9 628.0 418.6 314.0 157.0 104.7 78.5 62.8 52.3 44.9 39.2 34.9 31.4 20.9 15.7 12.6 10.5 9.0 7.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 515.1 343.4 257.5 206.0 171.7 147.2 128.8 114.5 103.0 68.7 51.5 41.2 34.3 29.4 25.9 88% Resolution cm in 529.9 265.0 176.6 132.5 66.2 44.2 33.1 26.5 22.1 18.9 16.6 14.7 13.2 8.8 6.6 5.3 4.4 3.8 3.3 208.6 104.3 69.5 52.2 26.1 17.4 13.0 10.4 8.7 7.5 6.5 5.8 5.2 3.5 2.6 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.3
Indicator Ball Units Trace

Screen Description
Mode Indicator Soft Key Description
Save/ Recall

Component Description
Mode Keys Mode: Activate mode menu Config: Activate configure menu for selected mode Calibrate: Activate calibration menu Marker: Activate marker menu Numeric Keypad Soft Keys Activate the function described directly to the right of the key

Recalled Trace Name

Marker Cursor

Battery Gauge

Measure Match Mode

000, ABC, 01-JAN-2001 12:01
1.70
M1

Limit Test On

VSWR

Auto Scale

DC Input

M2

Run

1.00

Power Sensor Port Connect to PC or power sensor

825.00
Calibration: Full Limit: 1.43 FAIL

MHz
M1: 835.20 MHz M2: 831.50 MHz DM: 3.70 MHz

841.00
1.64 1.20 0.44

Print

Calibration Status

Limit Line Value

Limit Line

Marker Value

Scale

Parallel Port Connect to printer

Status Indicator

Primary Measurement

Measure Power Mode

Display Fwd PwrUnit Watts MatchUnit Rtn Loss Sensor Connected
Enter Select item Exit data entry and change the value Test Port Connect to antenna

Fwd

0.0 Watts
600.00
Primary Value Full Scale

Frequency Span (MHz) = Stop Frequency (MHz) - Start Frequency (MHz) Distance (ft) = Velocity of Propagation (Vp) x 117,000 / Frequency Span (MHz) Resolution (in) = Distance (ft) x 12 / (238 Data Points - 1) Distance (m) = Velocity of Propagation (Vp) x 35,680 / Frequency Span (MHz) Resolution (cm) = Distance (m) x 100 / (238 Data Points - 1) Note: Maximum Distance is 999.9

Primary Dial Display

Escape Back up one menu level Exit date entry without changing the value

Power LEDs Green lit: Power on Yellow blinking: Battery pack is charging Contrast Key Press with up/down arrow keys to increase/decrease contrast

Refl Match

0.00 Watts 0.00 Loss(dB)

Secondary Measurements

Secondary Values

Cursor Keys Navigate during data entry Move markers one point at a time (left & right) Move markers to the minimum or maximum (up & down)

On/Off Key Press second to turn off