Anritsu ML2400A Series User Manual

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Anritsu ML2400A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Anritsu
Model	ML2400A Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols Used on Equipment and in Manuals

Describes symbols found on equipment and in manuals, like prohibited, compulsory, warning/caution, and note symbols.

Chapter 2 Installation

2-2 INITIAL INSPECTION

2-3 SENSOR HANDLING

Explains safe handling and care for exposed sensor connectors to prevent damage.

2-4 POWER REQUIREMENTS

Outlines the power sources (AC, DC, battery) and requirements for operating the ML2400A Series Power Meter.

Chapter 3 Connections

3-2 FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS

Illustrates and describes the front panel connectors, including the calibrator and sensor connections.

3-3 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

Chapter 4 Front Panel Operation

4-2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Details the front panel controls, including the graphic LCD, numeric keypad, power controls, soft keys, and menu keys.

4-3 POWER-ON PROCEDURE

4-4 SENSOR MENU

Explains the controls for sensor data processing, including setup, settle percentage, and mode selection.

4-5 CHANNEL MENU

Details how to control the operation of display channels, including setup, input configuration, units, and resolution.

4-6 TRIGGER MENU

Explains how to define measurement conditions and time periods for the ML2400A.

4-7 SYSTEM MENU

Covers system controls for operating modes, display visibility, sound, rear panel functions, and battery state.

Chapter 6 GPIB Operation

6-5 GPIB PC CARD SETUP

6-10 ML24XXA NATIVE COMMANDS

Lists GPIB commands for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meter in ML24XXA (native) mode.

6-11 GPIB EMULATION MODES

Describes how the ML2400 Anritsu power meter emulates the GPIB communication of other power meters.

6-12 ML4803A EMULATION COMMANDS

Provides an alphabetical listing of GPIB commands for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meter in ML4803A mode.

6-13 HP 436A EMULATION COMMANDS

Lists GPIB commands for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meter in HP 436A emulation mode.

6-14 HP 437B EMULATION COMMANDS

Lists GPIB commands for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meter in HP 437B emulation mode.

6-15 HP 438A EMULATION COMMANDS

Lists GPIB commands for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meter in HP 438A emulation mode.

6-16 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES

Offers general guidelines and examples for programming the ML2400A Series Power Meters using GPIB commands in Visual Basic or C.

A-4 SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES

Appendix C Menu Maps

C-2 SENSOR MENU

Presents controls for sensor data processing, including setup, settle percentage, and mode selection.

C-3 CHANNEL MENU

Details control over display channel operation, including setup, input configuration, units, and resolution.

C-4 TRIGGER MENU

Explains trigger setup menus available in Profile, Readout, and Power vs. Time modes.

C-5 SYSTEM MENU

Covers system controls for operating modes, display visibility, sound, rear panel functions, and battery state.

C-6 CAL/ZERO MENU

Establishes the 0.0 dBm reference calibration and zeroing of sensors.