Model MS20xxB MM PN: 10580-00303 Rev. D 1-1
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
This manual provides maintenance instructions for Anritsu VNA Master Models MS2024B, MS2025B,
MS2034B, and MS2035B. It provides a list of recommended test equipment, performance verification
procedures, parts replacement procedures, and a replaceable parts list (Table 1-7 on page 1-8).
Appendix A contains blank test records, which should be copied before use. Familiarity with the basic
operation of the front panel keys is assumed (for example, how to change measurement mode, how to preset the
instrument, or the meaning of “soft key” (or “submenu key”). Before making any measurement, ensure that all
equipment has warmed up for at least 30 minutes.
The information includes:
• Lists of required test equipment for performance verification:
Table 1-4, “Test Equipment Recommended for Vector Network Analyzer Verification” on page 1-4
Table 1-5, “Test Equipment Recommended for Spectrum Analyzer Verification” on page 1-5
Table 1-6, “Test Equipment Recommended for Options Verification” on page 1-6
• Replaceable Parts and Assemblies information:
Table 1-7, “List of Replaceable Parts” on page 1-8
• Performance Verification Procedures:
Table 1-8, “Required Performance Verification Procedures for Each Model of VNA Master MS20xxB”
on page 1-10
Chapter 2, “VNA Performance Verification”
Chapter 3, “Spectrum Analyzer Performance Verification”
Chapter 4, “Options Performance Verification”
• Battery pack information (Chapter 5, “Battery Information”)
• Parts removal and replacement procedures (Chapter 6, “Removal and Replacement”)
• Troubleshooting information (Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”)
• Blank test records (Appendix A, “Test Records”)
Throughout this manual, the following terms apply:
• VNA Master or MS20xxB refers to the MS2024B, MS2025B, MS2034B, or MS2035B
• MS202xB refers to either the MS2024B or the MS2025B
• MS203xB refers to either the MS2034B or the MS2035B
Familiarity with the basic operation of the front panel keys (for example, how to change measurement mode,
preset the unit, or the meaning of submenu button (Soft Key), or main menu button (Hard Key) is assumed.
Refer to the VNA Master MS20xxB User Guide (Anritsu part number 10580-00301).
Note
Anritsu recommends that you make a copy of the blank test records to document the measurements
each time a Performance Verification is performed. Continuing to document this process each time it
is performed provides a detailed history of instrument performance, which allows you to observe
trends.