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Spectrum Master UG PN: 10580-00277 Rev. E 7-1
Chapter 7 — Master Software Tools
7-1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of Master Software Tools (MST), firmware update, and
emergency repair procedures. For detailed information about Master Software Tools, refer to
the MST Manual on the CD-ROM that was included with the Spectrum Master. The major
sections of this chapter include:
• “Master Software Tools Overview” on page 7-1
• “MST Feature Overview” on page 7-1
• “Updating Instrument Firmware” on page 7-2
7-2 Master Software Tools Overview
Anritsu Master Software Tools is a Microsoft Windows compatible program (for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and 64-bit Windows Vista) for transferring and editing saved
measurements, markers, and limit lines to a PC. Master Software Tools will not function on
earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
7-3 MST Feature Overview
Capturing or Retrieving Traces
MST includes a feature to capture the current screen and associated data from the test
instrument to the Master Software Tools Graphic Display Editor window. Saved files on the
test instrument can also be retrieved and displayed or edited with Master Software Tools.
Editing Graphs
MST can be used to change the scale, limit lines, and markers in a measurement through the
Edit Graph button in the workspace toolbar, or through the Context Menus.
Context Menus
Context Menus are accessed by right-clicking the mouse on an active measurement screen in
the Graphic Display Editor Window. Context Menu functions may include commands that are
also available on the pull down menus and toolbar buttons, or functions, commands, and
options specific to the active measurement window.
Overlaying Traces
Trace Math and Overlays allow for comparing multiple traces.
Folder Spectrogram
Folder Spectrogram provides a simulated three dimensional view of a large amount of data in
one set of graphs.
3D Spectrogram View