
For Safety
iv
WARNING
4. This equipment cannot be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt
to remove the equipment covers or unit covers or to disassemble
internal components. Only qualified service personnel with a
knowledge of electrical fire and shock hazards should service this
equipment. There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting
a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to untrained personnel. In
addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.
5. The performance-guarantee seal verifies the integrity of the equipment.
To ensure the continued integrity of the equipment, only Anritsu service
personnel, or service personnel of an Anritsu sales representative,
should break this seal to repair or calibrate the equipment. If the
performance-guarantee seal is broken by you or a third party, the
performance of the equipment cannot be guaranteed. Be careful not
to break the seal by opening the equipment or unit covers.
6. This equipment should always be positioned in the correct manner.
If the cabinet is turned on its side, etc., it will be unstable and may be
damaged if it falls over as a result of receiving a slight mechanical
shock.
Always set up the equipment in a position where the power switch
can be reached without difficulty.
7. DO NOT short the battery terminals and never attempt to disassemble
the battery or dispose of it in a fire. If the battery is damaged by any of
these actions, the battery fluid may leak. This fluid is poisonous.
DO NOT touch the battery fluid, ingest it, or get in your eyes. If it is
accidentally ingested, spit it out immediately, rinse your mouth with
water and seek medical help. If it enters your eyes accidentally, do
not rub your eyes, rinse them with clean running water and seek
medical help. If the liquid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off
carefully and thoroughly.
8. This instrument uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). DO NOT subject
the instrument to excessive force or drop it. If the LCD is subjected to
strong mechanical shock, it may break and liquid may leak.
This liquid is very caustic and poisonous.
DO NOT touch it, ingest it, or get in your eyes. If it is ingested
accidentally, spit it out immediately, rinse your mouth with water and
seek medical help. If it enters your eyes accidentally, do not rub
your eyes, rinse them with clean running water and seek medical help.
If the liquid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off carefully and
thoroughly.
Repair
Falling Over
Battery Fluid
LCD
Calibration
Summary of Contents for MS8608A
Page 18: ...II...
Page 22: ...IV...
Page 24: ...Section 1 General 1 2...
Page 46: ...Section 1 General 1 24...
Page 48: ...Section 2 Preparations Before Use 2 2...
Page 58: ...Section 2 Preparations Before Use 2 12...
Page 60: ...Section 3 Panel Description 3 2...
Page 68: ...Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure 4 2...
Page 78: ...Section 5 Setting Functions 5 2...
Page 112: ...Section 5 Setting Functions 5 36...
Page 114: ...Section 6 Performance Tests 6 2...
Page 170: ...Section 7 Storage and Transportation 7 2...
Page 174: ...Section 7 Storage and Transportation 7 6...
Page 176: ...Appendixes App II...
Page 178: ...Appendix A A 2...
Page 179: ...A 3 Fig A 1 MS8608A Front Panel...
Page 180: ...A 4 Fig A 2 MS8608A Rear Panel Name Plate...
Page 181: ...A 5 Fig A 3 MS8609A Front Panel...
Page 182: ...A 6 Fig A 4 MS8609A Rear Panel...
Page 184: ...Appendix B B 2...
Page 186: ...B 4...
Page 187: ...Appendix C C 1 Appendix C Performance Test Record...
Page 188: ...Appendix C C 2...
Page 204: ...Appendix C C 18...
Page 208: ...IV...
Page 210: ...SECTION 1 GENERAL 1 2...
Page 216: ...SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE 2 2...
Page 220: ...SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE 2 6...
Page 222: ...SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT 3 2...
Page 234: ...SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE 4 2...
Page 248: ...SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE 4 16...
Page 250: ...SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS 5 2...
Page 256: ...SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS 5 8...
Page 258: ...SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES 6 2...
Page 266: ...SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES 6 10...
Page 268: ...7 2 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...
Page 330: ...7 64 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...
Page 332: ...App ii APPENDIXES...
Page 336: ...APPENDIX A A 4...