MT8212B MM PN: 10580-00107 Rev. D 1-1
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
This manual provides maintenance instructions for the Cell Master Model MT8212B Cable, Antenna and
Base Station Analyzer. It describes the product and provides performance verification procedures, parts
replacement procedures, and a replaceable parts list.
1-2 Description
The Cell Master MT8212B is a comprehensive, one-box base station test tool for deploying, maintaining, and
troubleshooting wireless base stations. Combining the functionality of a cable and antenna analyzer
(25 MHz to 4,000 MHz), spectrum analyzer (100 kHz to 3.0 GHz), power meter (4.5 MHz to 3.0 GHz),
transmitter analyzer (CDMA and GSM), transmission analyzer for 2-port devices, interference analyzer,
channel scanner, GPS receiver, and T1/E1 analyzer into one lightweight, handheld test set eliminates the need
for field engineer and field technician to carry, manage, and learn multiple test sets. The MT8212B
measurement capabilities include precision return loss, VSWR, cable loss, distance-to-fault, signal
identification, interference analysis, channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, field strength, transmitter
power, code domain power (CDP), burst power, two port measurement, multiple transmitted signals, power
measurement, and T1/E1 measurements including DS0/VF channel monitoring.
1-3 Anritsu Customer Service Centers
For the latest service and sales information in your area, please visit the following URL:
http://www.anritsu.com/Contact.asp
Choose a country for regional contact information.
1-4 Recommended Test Equipment
The following test equipment is recommended for use in testing and maintaining the Cell Master.
Note Verify that the test equipment is operating properly before it is used.
Table 1-1. Recommended Test Equipment (1 of 2)
Instrument Critical Specification Recommended Manufacturer / Model
Synthesized Signal Generator Frequency: 10 MHz to 10 GHz
Low Phase Noise
Anritsu Model MG3691B with options
2A, 3 and 4
Vector Signal Generator Frequency: 100 kHz to 3 GHz Anritsu Model MG3700A with Options:
MG3700A-002, MG3700A-021
(1)
Power Meter Power Range: –70 to +20 dBm Dual
Channel
Anritsu Model ML2438A
Power Sensor Frequency: 10 MHz to 18 GHz
Power Range: –67 to +20 dB
Quantity: 2 each
Anritsu Model MA2442D
Power Sensor Frequency: 10 MHz to 18 GHz
Power Range: –60 to +20 dBm
Anritsu Model MA2482D with Option 01
Frequency Reference Frequency: 10 MHz Symmetricom Model RubiSource T&M