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1. BEE Cancel Zoom button In Amplitude versus Time measurements if you have zoomed in on a waveform this button cancels the zoom action and restores the waveform to display the entire acquisition Move Waveform button Lets you move the waveform display Tap and drag on the screen to move the waveform in a horizontal or vertical direction you cannot move the display diagonally The vertical reference level scale changes to track the movement If you move the display such that the measurement frequency is off screen the instrument sets the measurement frequency to the nearest edge of the display Fe Pan Horizontal button Lets you move the waveform display in a horizontal direction If you move the waveform such that the measurement frequency is off screen the instrument sets the measurement frequency to the nearest edge of the display Pan Vertical button Lets you move the waveform display in a vertical direction Undo button Undoes the last touch screen tap or drag action such as a move or zoom Reset button Clears the current signal data and starts a new signal acquisition Display Markers button Shows or hides marker icons and readouts Hiding markers increases the waveform display update rate See the online help topics Markers and The Markers Tab for more information ee E The following buttons are shown only when in Signal Classification mode and replace spectrum display control buttons Signal Classifica
2. M gt gt P Click the iMap Converter Help button for information on how to use the tool to convert files add coordinates to an image file or create maps from Google Earth or Microsoft MapPoint NOTE Bitmap files that are converted to GSF format load faster on the instrument because the instrument does not have to do the bitmap to GSF conversion in the instrument However it is then possible to confuse image GSF maps with grid coordinate GSF files Use a file naming convention to differentiate between GSF maps created from coordinate maps and GSF maps created from bitmap files that do not have coordinate information NOTE The MIF format files take significantly longer to load than the GSF format files Tektronix recommends that you use iMap Converter to convert MIF map files to GSF map files rather than loading MIF files directly on the instrument 54 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Measurement Data Logging Measurement data logging enables automatically saving measurements results and GPS positions to separate files or to a network UDP address You can write measurements to either or both types of log files text or a network address at the same time Operating Basics The GPS position log file contains entries for the time time zone adjusted latitude longitude and altitude The GPS position is logged every second on the second based on the GPS time not UTC time The GPS position data is indepe
3. 4 Log in to the myTek software finder and follow on screen instructions to register log in and download the USB slave device utility to a PC 60 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Remote Instrument Access 5 Unzip the downloaded file and double click the RegisterUSBSlaveDevice exe file Follow any on screen instructions 6 To complete the USB port registration process power on the SA2600 and install a USB cable between the PC and the instrument Typically the PC opens a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Step through the dialog boxes and if prompted select to install the SW automatically Verify that the installation process completes without error You only need to run this step one time after running the USB port registration tool Install and Configure Microsoft ActiveSync USB connectivity requires Microsoft ActiveSync version 3 7 through 4 5 If your PC does not have the correct version of ActiveSync installed do the following 1 Use your Web browser to go to the Microsoft Web site and locate the ActiveSync software download page 2 Select ActiveSync version 4 5 and follow instructions on how to install the software You may need to reboot your PC after installing ActiveSync 3 Right click on the ActiveSync icon in the PC task bar and select Connection Settings Verify the following settings before clicking OK Allow USB Connections is selected Allow connections to one of the following is not selected
4. 4 Tap on any of the column headings to sort the list entries by the values in that column in ascending order SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Region Survey Summary Settings Export 1 0 Freq MHz Span MHz Classification Type 3115 510821 3104 561855 3038 435602 3121 180924 ban T yan T u Ae oe 0 927835 1 121000 1 804124 1 355670 I ALE AMA Permitted None Unknown Per mitted Lhal emma a m Unknown CDMA Unknown Unknown I balam mm Standard Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown eee Signal Type Bandwidth AMPS 10kHz n a Signal Standard Frequency Char Not Set gt 2464 068 Survey 2 ary of 2464 053 41 Operating Basics 42 Save and Load Region Surveys region survey is the set of all defined regions on the current signal as listed in the Survey Summary tab You can save region surveys to a file and then load a region survey to merge with or replace your current region definitions m File gt Save Survey saves all defined regions to a system default file name and location This function saves the region definitions only m File gt Save Survey As saves all defined regions to a specified file name and location This function saves the region definitions only m File gt Load Survey loads a region survey from a file Follow the on screen instructions to replace or merge your current region definitions with those from the file m Fil
5. 153 dBm 10 MHz to 2 GHz 10 Hz RBW 152 dBm 2 GHz to 4 GHz 10 Hz RBW 151 dBm 4 to 5 GHz 10 Hz RBW 145 dBm 5 to 6 2 GHz 10 Hz RBW Reference Level lt DANL 90 dB lt 95 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset lt 95 dBc Hz 20 kHz offset lt 95 dBc Hz 30 kHz offset lt 97 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset lt 110 dBc Hz 1 MHz offset lt 90 dBm O dBm attenuator setting Exception frequencies 9 MHz to 19 MHz center frequency 3464 MHz center frequency 4592 MHz center frequency 5374 MHz to 5378 MHz center frequency 6160 MHz center frequency lt 105 dBm 0 dBm attenuator setting Exception frequencies 9 MHz to 19 MHz center frequency 5374 MHz to 5378 MHz center frequency lt 70 dBc for two tones at or below the reference level preamp off all gain settings Auto coupled lt 60 dBc for a single tone at or below the reference level preamp off all gain settings Auto coupled lt 0 dBc except for Fn 2 282 GHz 20 MHz The reference for dBc for this specification is the total power of all signals present at the input of the instrument regardless of the current span lt 55 dBc except for Fi 2 282 GHz 20 MHz The reference for dBc for this specification is the total power of all signals present at the input of the instrument regardless of the current span gt 7 dBm 0 dB Input Attenuation Preamp Off SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Specifications Table 2 Spectrum Analyzer
6. 869 993643 MHz O 875 073643 MHz y Tracel 47 99 dBm JM 17 96 dem M2 29 68 dBm 2464 07 4 pe Channel da Measurement results Shows the waveform displays measurement results and marker readouts The appearance of this area changes depending on the selected measurement mode and measurement type The Command Bar Contains the application menus as well as buttons for running pausing the application and setting GPS reference signal and external amplifier attenuator parameters Element Description File View Setup Tools Menus See the online help topic Menus for information about the menu functions FE EO Select Measurement Display button Opens a dialog box from which to select the LAL instrument measurement mode See page 21 Select a Measurement Type Run Pause button Runs or Pauses the current measurement acquisition The GPS status button Shows the GPS signal lock status of the GPS receiver internal or external The color indicates the GPS receiver signal lock status Tap this button to open the GPS dialog box See the online topic The GPS Dialog Box for more information M ol uw The Measurement Reference Frequency status button Shows the measurement frequency reference source Tap this button to open the Inputs dialog box The available measurement reference frequency sources are the internal instrument frequency reference F INT an external reference F EXT and a GPS derived reference FGP
7. C 1 0 PPM aging year Twenty minute warm up period required to meet accuracy specification 0 01 ppm 0 03 ppm 10 minute interval after lock loss unit operated for gt 20 minutes before lock loss and lt 5 C temperature change over interval 1500 Q SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 63 Specifications Table 1 General Performance Characteristics cont Frequency Range Input Level Range Triggering Acquisition Mode Trigger Source Trigger Types Trigger Delay Trigger Position IF Level Trigger Trigger Threshold Trigger Bandwidth Range Timing Trigger External Trigger Input Characteristics Internal Timebase Trigger Trigger Time Modes 1 MHz up to 20 MHz 1 PPM in 1 MHz steps 15 dBm to 15 dBm 1 MHz to 15 MHz 10 dBm to 15 dBm 16 MHz to 20 MHz dBm levels assume 50 source Single or Continuous Free Run or Triggered Trigger disabled during Audio Demod Signal Strength and DPX measurements IF Level External Input or Internal Timebase Trigger on rising edge falling edge above threshold level or below threshold level Range 0 to 60 seconds Resolution 1 us Range 0 to 100 Resolution 1 The IF Level trigger compares the power amplitude of the digitized time domain data stream against the threshold setting Range 160 dBm to 20 dBm Resolution 1 dB 5 kHz to 20 MHz in 1 2 5 sequence 10 MHz lt Span lt 20 MHz trigger BW 20 MHz 5 MHz lt Span lt 10 MHz trigge
8. None Operating Basics 2464 026 NOTE A maximum of two regions can overlap the same measurement frequency If you define a new region that covers a frequency range already contained within two other regions the instrument displays a warning message and the region definition box is drawn with a thin red line Tap the Delete button to delete the invalid region or use the Change Span or Move Region buttons to change the span definition You cannot do any more region tasks until you correct the invalid region definition See page 35 Edit a Signal Classification Region NOTE As the number or regions increase system performance decreases Specifically the sweep update rate slows down and the time required to navigate between any two regions increases A good rule of thumb is keep the total number of regions under 100 Create and save separate surveys each with no more than 100 regions Edit a Signal Classification Region 1 Tap the Edit Region button to switch the Zoom and Move buttons with Change Region and Move Region buttons This button is only shown while in the Signal Classification mode SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual IS pro ie ome Dei 2464 027 35 Operating Basics 2 To change the width frequency span if a region tap the Change Span button 3 Tap the region to change Then press and drag with firm pressure inside the region box to change the span of the region in the direction of the drag Dra
9. PAIN RO 5 Power button and Status panel See page 12 Power On Standby and Status Panel 6 Connector for external power adapter See page 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 7 Touch screen SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 11 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Power On Standby and Status Panel 1 Power On Standby button Push to power on or off the instrument For more information access the online help Start gt Help gt Tektronix Basics gt Shutting Down the Instrument Reset button Performs a hardware reset all programs and data loaded into volatile memory are erased Generally only used to recover from a system lock up Use a thin probe to push the reset button Power Display status Green indicates that the instrument is powered on Amber indicates that the instrument is powered on but the display is turned off to conserve power Battery status Green indicates that the instrument is connected to an external power source and is charging installed batteries Red indicates a low battery No color indicates that the batteries are charged Input Output Connectors 12 1 o iss Microphone input Headphone jack Ethernet connector RJ 45 Serial RS 232 connector PS 2 keyboard connector USB Host connector USB Slave connector 1901 012 1901 013 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Signal Connectors 1 IF OUT A down converted intermediate frequency
10. Time ER Spectrum 5 13 2009 3 34 07 PM 81 97 Spectrum 5 13 2009 3 33 37 PM 79 5 Spectrum 5 3 2008 3 33 47 PM 77 53 5 13 2009 3 33 37 PM 75 91 Measurement to Top Change Azimuth _ amp 5 Tap the Delete Measurement button 248410 to delete the selected measurement If there are multiple measurements to delete repeatedly select and tap Delete 4 Tap Open Measurement to open the measurement screen for the selected measurement Tap the iMap button to return to the iMap screen 6 Tap Measurement to Top to move a selected measurement to the top of the m fzimush rue men P 5 13 2000 3 34 07 PM 81 97 list 5 13 2000 3 33 37 PM 79 95 Delete Measurement 5 13 2009 23 33 47 PM 77 03 5 13 2009 23 33 37 PM 75 01 Map Measurements Measurement to Top Change Azimuth Delete Azimuth 2464 110 7 Tap OK to close the dialog box NOTE You can also double tap on a measurement icon to open the measurement window for that measurement If there are multiple measurements at a location double tapping an icon displays the results for the measurement icon that is at the top of the list To delete all the measurement icons from a map select File gt Clear All Measurements 48 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics Draw a Measurement Azimuth Direction Arrow The iMap azimuth direction arrow function lets you draw an arrow on a mapped me
11. You can then connect the IF signal to other test equipment such as an oscilloscope or demodulator for further analysis 1 Select Setup gt Outputs 2 Tap Enable IF Output 3 Tap OK Fie View Antenna and Cable Correction Channel Table GPS Inputs IF Output Port v Enable IF Output Limits Signal Standards Cancel Help 2464 094 NOTE Enabling the IF output signal results in the instrument measurements being uncalibrated The instrument displays a warning message and also displays the UNCAL button while IF output is enabled To restore the instrument to taking calibrated measurements clear the Enable IF Output check box in the Outputs dialog See the online help topic The Outputs Dialog Box as well as the General Performance Characteristics table in the Specifications section for more information See Table 1 on page 63 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 29 Operating Basics IF Output Tips m The IF output signal is only enabled when Spectrum or Amplitude vs Time measurements are selected The output is disabled when other measurements are selected even if the control setting is selected checked Reselecting a Spectrum or Amplitude vs Time measurement reenables the IF Output signal m The IF output signal is unavailable when taking Spectrum measurements that require multiple acquisitions Multiple acquisitions occur when the span is greater than 20
12. display mode See the online help topic View Saved Spectrogram Files for information on viewing saved spectrogram records 11 b 2464 020 pe Spectrum Spectrogram Data record h i i a 4 929 600000 MHZ 934 600000 MHz 939 600000 MHz SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics DPX Spectrum Display DPX Spectrum Display technology uses color shading and data persistence to show how signal characteristics change over time Color shading shows how consistent the shape of a trace is where the color represents the rate of occurrence for signal features The DPX Spectrum Display works by using a two dimensional array to represent data points on the display Each time a trace writes to a point on the display the instrument increments a counter for that point A color is assigned to each point in the display based on the value of its counter divided by the number of acquisitions hit percent Thus as acquisitions occur over time the DPX waveform referred to as the Bitmap uses color to show how frequently a display point has been written to Persistence sets how long a point on the display is visible which can help show infrequent events You can set the display persistence to be Variable or Infinite In variable persistence mode the decay period determines how long a point is displayed In infinite persistence mode once a point in the display has been written to it remains visible until the measurem
13. 20 Add signal types to selection lists 21 Altitude specifications 2 Amplifier setting RF input signal 15 ArcInfo Shape shp map file 54 Attenuator setting RF input signal 15 AutoLevel button 16 Automatic iMap measurements 51 B Battery charge status 12 charge times 6 charging 6 compartment door location 11 installing 4 maintenance and handling 6 Bitmap DPX 25 Bitmap file iMap 44 BMP 44 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Button AutoLevel 16 22 display markers 17 F EXT 14 F GPS 14 FINT 14 Freg 22 front trace 17 GPS status 14 help 19 Help 14 iMap log measurements 51 iMap mapping mode 18 log measurements iMap 51 measurement frequency 16 measurement mode buttons 18 measurement reference frequency status 14 move display 17 Pause 14 power on standby 12 Ref Level 16 22 reset 12 reset measurement 17 RF input signal gain attenuation 15 Run 14 span 16 spectrogram 17 spectrogram measurement mode 18 spectrum measurement mode 18 undo display action 17 zoom display 17 C Calibrate the touch screen 8 Change spectrum frequency span 22 Changing application screen colors for printing 10 numbers in fields 19 Charging the batteries 6 Cleaning the instrument and touch screen 3 Index Color schemes user interface 10 Command bar 14 Concepts touch screen 8 Configure instrument network settings 57 Connec
14. Accuracy GPS 1000 ns all measurements except DPX Spectrum reference Typical 1 ms DPX Spectrum Internal GPS lock required Accuracy Relative 500 ns Typical Internal GPS lock required Identical Span AcqBW setting required for measurement results GPS Position Position Update Rate 1 update per second Position Units Latitude Longitude degrees minutes seconds Altitude meters Position Resulution Latitude Longitude 0 001 second Altitude 0 01 meter Position Accuracy Horizontal R lt 9 meters P 90 Altitude H lt 18 meters P 90 Where P is the percent of reported positions that fall within R meters horizontal radius and H meters vertical distance from the exact position location Table 2 Spectrum Analyzer Characteristics Characteristic Description Center Frequency Range 10 kHz to 6 2 GHz preamp off 10 MHz to 6 2 GHz preamp on Setting Resolution 1 Hz Span Range 1 kHz to 6 2 GHz Setting Resolution 1 Hz Resolution Bandwidth Range 10 Hz to 3 MHz Manual RBW 10 Hz to 1 MHz Auto RBW Setting Resolution 1 Hz Spectral Purity SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 65 Specifications Table 2 Spectrum Analyzer Characteristics cont 66 Displayed Average Noise Level Preamp On Phase Noise Residual Spurious Preamp Off Residual Spurious Preamp On Third Order IMD Second Harmonic Input Related Spurious Input Related Spurious exception frequencies Typical Third Order Intercept
15. Characteristics cont Spectral Display Amplitude Reference Level Range 20 dBm to 160 dBm Range and Units Units dBm dBmV dBuV dBV dBW V W Marker Power 1 75 dB 50 dBm lt input lt 20 dBm preamp off Accuracy 3 0 dB 80 dBm lt input lt 50 dBm preamp on above 10 MHz 3 75 dB 120 dBm lt input lt 80 dBm preamp on above 10 MHz Use peak detector for CW like signals use average detector for wideband signal gt gt RBW Accuracy guaranteed for CW signals and span set to 20 MHz or less Display Display Modes Normal updates display with each new result Max Hold updates displayed point only if new point gt old Min Hold updates displayed point only if new point lt old Max Min Hold displays a vertical bar between Max Hold and Min Hold Average displays average of N specified by user acquisitions Average is calculated as follows Last N values are saved in memory when a new result is available the earliest result of the N stored values is discarded the new result is added to the stored values and a new average is calculated from the stored values lf the number of results is less than N then all of the results are averaged together Number of Averages 1 lt N lt 200 Table 3 DPX Measurement Processing Characteristics Characteristic Description Spectrum Processing 2 900 per second span independent Rate Typical Instruments with Option EP1 10 000 per second span independent Minimum Sig
16. EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries For information about recycling options check the Support Service section of the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Battery Recycling This product may contain a rechargeable battery which must be recycled or disposed of properly Please properly dispose of or recycle the battery according to local government regulations Mercury Notification This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations Please contact your local authorities or within the United States refer to the E cycling Central Web page www eiae org for disposal or recycling information Perchlorate Materials This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries According to the state of California CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for additional information Transporting Batteries The capacity of the lithium ion rechargeable battery pack in this product is under 100 Wh The lithium equivalent content as defined by the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part Ill Section 38 3 is under 8 g per pack and 1 5 g per individual cell Consult your air carrier for applicability and determination of any special lithium ion battery transportation requirements Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as M
17. Ji 17 96 dBm M2 29 58 dBm al gt wore 2 gt RF Measure 2464 072 Setting Display Colors You can change the color scheme used in the instrument display The color schemes optimize the display colors for use in different environments outdoors or indoors and for better printing quality on black and white monochrome printers 1 Select Setup gt Color Preferences Setup Antenna and Gable correction Channel Table Signal Types Color Preferences Save and Fennrk Ontinns 2464 007 2 Tap the Color Scheme list field and Color Preferences File select a display color scheme Application specific color schemes ae ao Select colors for graphs and other measurement objects Save Results As 3 Tap OK Export Results s Export Screen s 4 Select File gt Exit to close the application Print Ctrl F Results Properties A 2464 008 5 Restart the application to enable the changed color scheme ments are selectable from the Appearance page of the Display control panel Take me there 10 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Instrument Elements 1 Battery compartment 2 Signal Connectors See page 13 Signal Connectors 3 Input Output ports See page 12 Input Output Connectors 4 PCMCIA card ports o o PO y I
18. MHz and can occur for some combinations of manually set RBW To ensure an IF output signal set the measurement span to be lt 20 MHz and set the RBW to Auto m Enabling the IF output signal results in the instrument measurements being uncalibrated The instrument displays a warning message and also displays the UNCAL button while IF output is enabled To restore the instrument to taking calibrated measurements clear the Enable IF Output check box in the Outputs dialog box m The nominal IF out frequency is 140 MHz The instrument displays the exact IF output frequency on screen when IF output is enabled This is the frequency to which the RF center frequency is converted m The IF OUT connector has a nominal impedance of 50 O Triggering You can set a number of trigger parameters including the trigger source trigger time signal type signal threshold value as well as set a trigger delay and the position of the trigger point in the acquisition record 1 Tap the More button in the Spectrum or Time Domain drawer 2 Tap the Trigger tab 3 Tap the Source field and select the trigger type The External setting requires a TTL level trigger signal at the Trigger Timing connector To turn triggering off select Free Run from the Source list 30 Spectrum RBW 1 000 kre Vertical Scale Jin dB div Vcr Do Trace 1 k da 373 100000 MHz 873 600000 MHz Freq Span Ampl Bu Run Markers Trace Trigg
19. NOTE The Virtual CE program on the SA2600 cannot interface directly over a USB cable as there is no USB selection in the program s configuration list However the Virtual CE tool on the SA2600 does support an ActiveSync connection which can use a USB cable The PC version of Virtual CE supports an ActiveSync connection However the ActiveSync selection in Virtual CE does not work from Microsoft Windows Vista Therefore you can only use ActiveSync to interface with the instrument over a USB cable from Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP o m p e Use your Web browser to go to www tektronix com software Enter virtualce in the Search by keyword field Click the VIRTUALCE PC APPLICATION INSTALLATION FILE gt Software Downloads link then click on the Download File link Follow the on screen instructions to register log in and download the Virtual CE utility Unzip the downloaded file and double click the Install_VirtualCE exe file Follow any on screen instructions Select Start gt Programs gt Tektronix gt Virtual CE gt Virtual CE to start the program Click Configure and select the applicable connection type LAN WAN Internet or ActiveSync Run Virtual CE on the Instrument and PC 1 62 Make sure that you have a working Ethernet or ActiveSync USB remote connection between the PC and the SA2600 instrument On the instrument tap Start gt Programs gt Communication gt Virtual CE Tap the Configure button and verify that t
20. al l i Signal strength i Cancel 2464 015 21 Operating Basics Spectrum Spectrogram Measurements The Spectrum measurement displays the spectral content of a signal power versus frequency The Spectrum measurement features include 22 A measurement frequency range of 10 kHz to 6 2 GHz that covers most modern signal sources The ability to detect very low level signals Up to seven measurement markers Intermodulation markers to quickly check for this common source of unusual signals Two waveform traces and five trace modes Mask testing The Spectrogram measurement displays the spectral content power versus frequency of a signal over time where the signal amplitude is represented by a range of colors This display is especially useful for recording intermittent signals as you can set the Spectrogram to acquire measurements from seconds to days apart and automatically save the measurements to a file display reference level Or tap the Ref Level button and enter a value with the Reference Level keypad Display a Spectrum Signal 1 Tap the Spectrum mode button 2 Tap the Freq button and enter a File view setup Tools Epa measurement frequency 4 Reflevel 2dem autoleval Spectrum 3 Tap the Span controls to change the 2m displayed frequency span to show the JE 200 000 Ke waveform area of interest Or tap the no Vertical Scale Span field and change the span value ua en using the Increment cont
21. button to automatically detect the maximum input signal level across the full instrument frequency range and set the Reference Level appropriately Span controls and field Shows the frequency span of the displayed signal Tap 1 pen Sos D the arrow buttons to increment or decrement the span value by the default span units 1 2 5 Tap the Span field to open a keypad and enter a specific span value 573 800000 MHz Measurement Frequency button and field Shows the spectrum signal Freq eae measurement frequency Tap the Freq button to open a keypad and enter a specific frequency value Tap the frequency field to open an increment control to increase decrease the current reference level value in steps Use the Freq Span tab Spectrum drawer gt More to couple or uncouple the measurement frequency with the display center frequency The Measurement Drawer Buttons Element Y Spectrum RB D Auto 100 Hz Vertical Scale 9 dB div YCF Ea pe RF Measure Channel Description Drawer buttons provide additional controls for setting parameters The displayed set of drawer buttons changes based on the selected measurement mode The drawer buttons are always on screen to provide fast access to the most important controls for that measurement or setting Tap on a drawer button to open that drawer A down pointing arrow indicates an open drawer Tap the More button to open parameter tabs with which you can set addi
22. cleared This computer is connected to is set to Automatic Open ActiveSync when my device connects is selected Establish an ActiveSync Connection 1 Power on the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer 2 When the instrument startup procedure is done connect a USB cable Master to Slave cable type between the PC and the instrument Connect to the PC first then to the instrument The ActiveSync program on the PC detects the USB connection and connects to the instrument as indicated by the ActiveSync icon in the PC taskbar 3 To verify the ActiveSync connection open the ActiveSync application and click Explore on the toolbar ActiveSync opens a Windows Explorer dialog box that shows the top level of folders on the instrument You can use the Windows Explorer to navigate to files on the instrument and select them for copying or moving 4 You can now also use Virtual CE to remotely control the instrument using the ActiveSync connection See page 61 Remote Control Using Virtual CE Remote Control Using Virtual CE Virtual CE is a program that gives you remote access to the SA2600 screen You use the PC mouse to click on the virtual instrument screen controls to operate the remote instrument or access the instrument desktop Virtual CE is already installed on the instrument the following procedure is for installing Virtual CE on a PC SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 61 Remote Instrument Access Install and Configure Virtual CE on a PC
23. i E E E cr ES Vertical Scale o ee eee onus ana ee eee oh renee ae 7 deja a ee oe E a aa e WERBEN TITAN eee elle i PEHI ads ll el Nor mal 7S BS cr ee det Bet toy pede oe co EO BE Be Aid oo lh MA ha Li Mall ARE OE A E L H De 110 z i j i i o a 2 0 05 35 710714 ms pe Channel Vertical Scale 7 dB diw IF Output Off Trigger Source Free Run an ant pe 2464 090 Time Domain vertical Scale ork ca Trace 1 Normal 4 35 710714 ms Ref Level vertical Position Attenuation 40 dem 40 dem A oc gt Vertical Scale Ref Level Units dem 7 dB div o Preamp gt pe Channel Vertical Scale 7 dB civ ln ul m IF Output Off Trigger Source Free Run elk os 2464 091 21 Operating Basics 8 Use the Zoom and Pan Display buttons e Y Time Domain to display a waveform segment of iu ee interest 54 au RER Pe RER PREE ee antak 7 dBjdiv ea at E ae qa erat ne ook 9 Tap the Display Markers button and so DA O O eee ee LS use markers to measure time differences aa pe El between points on the waveform More Ea gt 25 059046 ms gt 1 751376 ms 62 06 dBm M2 mM1 0 69 dB ars Lil pe 28 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics IF Output The SA2600 can down convert the RF input signal to an intermediate frequency and send it to the IF OUT connector
24. most measurement function drawers or tabs Tap this button to display a help topic that is relevant to the current display mode measurement drawer or tab contents Dialog box help button Tap this button to display an online help topic relevant to that dialog Help box SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 19 Operating Basics Operating Basics Enabling Signal Standards Enable select the signal standards that you expect to analyze or measure Enabled signal standards are listed in various 20 fields in the instrument 1 Select Setup gt Signal Standards 2 Tap the name of the standard in the Signal Standards supported list that you want to enable Drag the stylus to select two or more contiguous standards 3 Tap the Add gt gt button to add the selected standard s to the Signal Standards selected list 4 Tap OK The enabled standards are now selectable from any Standards drop down list Setup Tools Antena and Galle Comendo Channel Table GPS Inputs Limits Signal Standards Signal Types Signal Standards Signal Standards supports cdmaOne Japan cdmaone Korea PCS Add gt Delete Factory Reset GSM P EDGE 900 GSM R EDGE 900 Cancel Signal Standards selected IzEvDO O N A Cellular 1zEvDO 1 N A PCS 1xEvDO 2 TACS Band cdma2k_O N A Cellular cdmazk_1 N A PCS cdmaodne US Cellular cdmaone US PCS WCDMA_2 1900 NA PCS WCDMA 2 1900 A
25. on the instrument or touch screen Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical cleaning agents that contain benzene toluene xylene acetone or similar solvents they can damage the instrument or touch screen Do not use commercial glass cleaners to clean the touch screen Do not scrub the touch screen with excessive force while cleaning SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 3 Installation Installing Batteries The instrument comes standard with a single battery which is not installed when the instrument is shipped To install the battery do the following 1 Push on the battery door latch then open the battery door Push the metal battery retainer tab down and towards the back of the instrument Lift the battery retainer up Lift battery by the tab Insert the battery oriented as shown into either battery slot Close and latch the metallic battery retainer and the battery compartment door Reverse steps 1 through 6 to remove a battery 2464 002 You can add a second battery to increase the operating time Replace a battery with the specified type only To purchase a battery contact your Tektronix Service Center for the correct part number NOTE Disconnect power supply cables from the instrument before installing or removing batteries New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period must be charged before using
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27. signal that you can connect to external test equipment such as an oscilloscope for further signal analysis See page 29 IF Output GPS Connects to the GPS antenna TRIGGER TIMING IN Connect to a TTL level signal to trigger the instrument with an external source See page 30 Triggering FREQ REF IN Connect to an external frequency reference signal to improve measurement accuracy See the online help topic Inout Signal Requirements for more information RF IN Connects the RF antenna or input signal source to the instrument SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument FREQ REF IN MAX POWER 20 dBm 2464 047 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument The User Interface 1 Command bar See page 14 The Em Running gt zu lis Command Bar i Em y AE AE e 2 AutoLevel 4 Span 20 000000 MHz Y Frea 879 713643 MHz Y Spectrum RE O Auto 3 285 kHz Vertical Scale 5 de div gt CF Em Trace L Normal 2 Global Measurement controls See page 16 The Global Measurement Controls 3 Display controls See page 17 Display Control Buttons 4 Measurement drawers See page 16 The Measurement Drawer Buttons more 2 de RF Measure 5 Measurement mode buttons See page 18 The Measurement Mode Buttons EN 4 867 993643 MHz 877 993643 MHz 887 993643 MHz k 879 713643 MHz
28. them to power the instrument See page 6 Charging the Batteries SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Installation Connecting the AC Adapter 1 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Connect the AC power adapter to the Connect the AC adapter to a Lift the instrument strap to expose the power adapter connector instrument 1901 001 properly grounded AC power source using the provided power cord Charge the batteries before using the instrument on battery power for the first time See page 6 Charging the Batteries 1901 124 Installation Charging the Batteries Charge the batteries before using the instrument on battery power for the first time Batteries are partially charged and calibrated at the factory A calibrated battery allows the instrument to more accurately estimate how long the application modules can operate before the instrument automatically powers off The front panel BATTERIES charge status indicator turns off when charging is complete See the SA2600 application online help topic Battery Calibration for information on calibrating batteries Approximate charge time Number of batteries Instrument powered on Instrument powered off 1 10 hours 5 5 hours 2 20 hours 11 hours 1 Charge times are typical numbers for batteries that are low but not completely discharged Battery Power Management The Power Management tool lets you determine battery charge stat
29. warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Tektronix In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix with shipping charges prepaid Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time
30. 0 Operating basics 20 Operating considerations 2 Options software measurement xi Outdoor color scheme 10 Overview iMap 43 p Parameter entry controls 19 Parts of the instrument 11 Pause button 14 PCMCIA ports 11 Persistence DPX 25 Plot measurements iMap 46 Plot spectral correlation 39 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Power AC adapter requirements 2 On Standby button 12 powering on and off the instrument 7 Status panel 11 Power Display status 12 Preventing personal injury from lightning xiii Product features ix PS 2 keyboard connector 12 R Ref Level button 16 Region define a region 33 edit a region 35 load a survey summary 42 save a survey summary 42 survey summary 41 Register instrument USB port 60 Remote access methods 57 Remove a direction arrow iMap 49 Reset button 12 Reset measurement button 17 RF IN connector 13 RF input characteristics 2 signal gain attenuation button 15 Run button 14 Running SA2600 10 S Safety Summary iii Save a region summary signal classification 42 SC plot 39 SC test 38 Screen display colors 10 Select a measurement type 21 Serial RS 232 connector 12 Set other spectrum parameters 23 Setting display colors 10 signal standards 20 signal types 21 Index Signal classification declare a region 40 define a region 33 edit a region 35 load a survey summary 42 None 40 Permitted 40 save a survey summary
31. 000 MHz 873 600000 MHz Region l Survey Summary Settings Export 1 0 Spectrum b gt Measure Channel Y Region Region 3 Span 251 000 kHz Emas ici Auto Zoom Description Signal Type Bandwidth ull GSM 248 000 kHz Signal Standard Add Delete Delete All Declare Declare Region Classification CommentiNotes Description GSM r Signal Type GSM Standard None 2464 054 Declare Region CommentiNotes Classification Description o NONE 5 Cancel GSM Help Region Span 237 112 kHz 873 800000 MHz GSM Le Classification None gt ek LE p Signal Region Type Span Reset GSM 237 112 kHz ese Standard Center Freq None 873 800000 MHz 2464 065 NOTE Once a region is classified you need to reclassify it to None to make any changes to that region declaration Use the Declare button or the Classification field in the Region drawer to change the region classification 40 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual The Survey Summary Operating Basics The Survey Summary list shows all defined declared or undeclared regions and lets you quickly select and display specific regions 1 Tap the More button in the Region drawer to open the Region settings tabs 2 Tap the Survey Summary tab 3 Taponan entry in the list to select and display that region
32. 1326 2 1 2006 vi SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Compliance Information Safety Compliance ANSI UL61010 1 2004 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2004 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EN 61010 1 2001 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use IEC61010 1 2001 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use ISA 82 02 01 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual vii Compliance Information Environmental Considerations This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product Product End of Life Handling Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component Equipment Recycling Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66
33. 42 survey summary 41 Unauthorized 40 Unknown 40 Signal input characteristics 2 Signal input connectors Reference Frequency Input 13 RF Input 13 TRIGGER TIMING IN 13 Signal standards add signal standards to selection lists 20 enabling 20 Signal types add signal types to selection lists 21 enabling 21 Software upgrades x Span 22 Span buttons 16 Specifications 63 Spectral Correlation Plot 39 Test measure 38 Spectrogram display spectrogram button 17 dual spectrum spectrogram display 23 how to display 23 view a data record 23 Spectrum display control buttons 17 displaying a waveform 22 main controls 14 measurement mode button 18 parameter tabs 23 set frequency span 22 set measurement frequency 22 set other spectrum parameters 23 set reference level 22 Standard accessories 1 Starting SA2600 10 Status panel 12 19 Index Survey summary signal classification 41 7 Taking a spectrum measurement 22 Temperature range operation specifications 2 Test Spectral Correlation 38 Thunderstorms preventing personal injury xiii Touch screen calibrate 8 concepts 8 on off status 12 Touch screen cleaning 3 TRIGGER TIMING IN connector 13 Triggering enabling 30 usage tips 31 16 U Undo display action button 17 Unpack the instrument 1 Upgrades software x USB Host connector 12 USB Slave connector 12 User interface color schemes 10 command bar 14 measureme
34. External RF input signal attenuator setting 15 External timing reference signal input 13 F Freq button 16 FREQ REF IN connector 13 Frequency span spectrum 22 Front trace button 17 Functional verification 7 G Getting help 19 Global Measurement controls 16 GPS and maps 44 GPS connector 13 GPS status button 14 GPS active definition 44 Grid map iMap 44 gsf 44 GSF 44 14 GSF converting maps to 54 H Headphone jack 12 Help accessing online help 19 button 14 Hit percent DPX 25 26 Humidity operation specifications 2 I O port locations 11 IF OUT connector 13 IF Output enabling 29 usage tips 30 Image map iMap 44 iMap change the direction of a direction arrow 49 delete a direction arrow 49 delete measurement icons 48 draw a measurement direction arrow 49 erase a direction arrow 49 icon types 47 loading a map file 45 log measurements button 51 logging measurements 51 map conversion 54 map file concepts 44 mapping a measurement 46 mapping mode button 18 measurement icon types 47 measurement icons delete 48 measurement mapping 46 move a measurement icon 47 overview 43 plot a measurement on a map 46 remove a direction arrow 49 start iMap mode 43 take automatic map measurements 51 view measurement icon values 48 view measurement values of an icon 48 iMap Converter 54 Increment control 19 Indoor color scheme 10 Infinite persistence
35. S See the online topic The Inputs Dialog Box for more information D RE 14 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 2400 064 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Description The RF Input Signal Gain Attenuation status button Shows the external attenuator or amplifier status Tap this button to open the Inputs tab where you can set the input signal amplification or attenuation values Use this button if you connect an attenuator or amplifier to the input signal See the online topic The Inputs Dialog Box for more information Help button Opens the online help Online help is context sensitive and normally displays a help topic related to the current measurement mode or screen If the current screen is not context sensitive the instrument opens the online help at the main help menu Use the index or do a word search to locate specific information Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 16 The Global Measurement Controls These controls set the display reference level manually or automatically the frequency span and the measurement Sutolevel frequency Element Description ee cer Reference Level button and field Shows the current RF input signal reference level Tap the Ref Level button to open a keypad and enter a specific level value Tap the Ref Level field to open an increment control to increase decrease the current reference level value AutoLevel button Tap the
36. SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual ODOR O TITIN Tektronix 071 2465 05 7 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Revision A www tektronix com Tektronix 071 2465 05 Copyright O Tektronix All rights reserved Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc DPX is a registered trademark of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P O Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support In North America call 1 800 833 9200 Worldwide visit www tektronix com to find contacts in your area Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment If any such product proves defective during this warranty period Tektronix at its option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for
37. User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Parameter Entry Controls Tap on a parameter field or button to open the appropriate parameter entry control for that field or button Element Description The Increment control lets you use buttons to increase or decrease the value of the Ne field in small or large steps The single arrow buttons make small changes The double 879 713643 arrow buttons make larger changes Tap a keypad button to open a keypad in which to enter a value in the selected field The keypad content changes to show the available entry functions for the selected item Sarees Ear COREE TC as file names In most cases when the instrument opens a dialog box that includes Tab y O eelalslalrfofnl feh ts mm fields for text entry the Input Panel also opens When you close the dialog box the selz een mi rue jo Input Panel also closes jentfwinf ae ref el te fan rt fe To manually open the Input Panel tap the WindowsCE Input Panel button A right most icon in the task bar You can open a standard keyboard or a large keyboard Tap the Input Panel button again and select Hide Input Panel to close the keyboard You can also open the Input Panel from Tools gt Keyboard Getting Help The application includes a comprehensive online help system You access the online help using the following methods Online help element Description Help button Located at the top right of the screen as well as on
38. ance between taps Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon doesn t change adjust your settings using the orid above Stylus Properties voume rap Calibration If your Windows CE device is not responding properly to your taps you E may need to recalibrate your screen Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target If you miss the center keep the stylus on the screen slide it over the target s center and then lift the stylus To start tap Recalibrate Recalibrate 1901 005 Carel pres ard Enethy hold faget or exis or che certa cf tre aoet Raul ss Uns lal tes Jad EST 1901 006 2 OKT EI 1901 044 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Setting Date and Time Installation You should set the date time and time zone for your location the first time you power on the instrument You should only reset the time when you use the instrument in a new time zone or are not using GPS to synchronize the instrument clock You must update the time zone setting whenever you move the instrument to a region with a different time zone The system date and time is always synchronized with GPS date and time and then uses the time zone setting to set the local time 1 Double tap the time readout in the task bar or tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Date Time 2 Set the correct date time and time zone for your location 3 Tap OK to accept the se
39. application loads the map on the screen SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual ge Card i ErtnMapl brnp BT BytnMap2 bmo Load Map Load Existing Results Save Map with Results As Import Transmitter Data Name Type Bitmap i bmp 2464 040 45 Operating Basics 46 Mapping a Measurement The following procedure requires that you have already set up the measurement You must have also loaded a map file See page 45 Loading a Map 1 Tap the Single Measurement button 2 Tap an iMap measurement button Available measurements depend on the current signal standard The selected measurement is displayed in the Measurement Thumbnail area 3 Tapthe map m fa GPS receiver is active and you are using a grid map a single measurement is placed at the current GPS coordinates m lfa GPS receiver is not active or if you are using an image map such as a building floor plan a single measurement is placed where you tapped the map 4 You can select a different measurement button and then tap the map to add a new measurement to the map Multiple measurement icons at the same location stack on top of each other 1901 078 wp ChPwr FldStr OBW Spectrogram Hil al 2464 041 1901 079 E Spectrum 2464 042 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics 5 To move an icon tap the Select butt
40. asurement to indicate the direction your antenna was pointing when you took a measurement 1 Tap the Measurement Direction button Tap and drag from the center of a measurement icon in the direction the antenna was pointing when the measurement was made iMap draws an arrow from the measurement icon The iMap measurement thumbnail display shows the direction of the arrow as you draw it The information shown depends on the map type grid or image The example shown is for a grid map Use the thumbnail readout to help set the measurement arrow direction To change the arrow direction draw a new line iMap replaces the existing arrow with the new direction arrow 1901 119 1901 120 Delete an Azimuth Measurement Direction Arrow Tap the iMap Select mode button Single tap the measurement icon with the direction arrow to delete iMap opens the Map Measurements dialog box SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual N 1901 080 49 Operating Basics 3 Tap the measurement name that has the direction arrow to delete 5 13 2009 5 13 2009 3 33 57 PM 79 95 5 13 2009 3 33 47 PM 77 08 5 13 2009 4 Tap the Delete Azimuth button 5 Tap OK iMap closes the dialog box and deletes the direction arrow 2464 104 50 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics Logging iMap Measurements Automatic Measurements Logging measurements lets you automatically map a single measu
41. avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category Il III or IV circuits Power Disconnect The power cord disconnects the product from the power source Do not block the power cord it must remain accessible to the user at all times Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect that there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel Avoid Exposed Circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present Replace Batteries Properly Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating Recharge Batteries Properly Recharge batteries for the recommended charge cycle only Use Proper AC Adapter Use only the AC adapter specified for this product Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual N WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life N CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product m DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediate
42. cation lets you m Define areas of interest as regions center frequency and frequency span anywhere on the signal See page 33 Define a Signal Classification Region m Analyze and compare unknown signals to known signal standards See page 38 Spectral Correlation m Assign classification labels and notes to regions See page 40 Declare a Region Classification m Save all defined regions to a region survey file See page 42 Save and Load Region Surveys NOTE Signal Classification and Spectral Correlation measurements on the SA2600 require Option SC1 Define a Signal Classification Region 1 Tap the Signal Classification button 2 Display a spectrum signal of interest 2464 081 3 Tap the region Add button 872 800000 MHz E Region Add Uric 2464 024 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 33 Operating Basics 34 4 Tap and drag horizontally on the screen to define the span of a region The instrument draws a box to indicate the region span frequency The amplitude portion of the signal does not need to be totally enclosed in the region box SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 5 Tap the Region Span field to enter a precise frequency span of the region 6 Tap the More button to display the parameter tabs to make additional region settings such as setting the signal type Region Region Span 220 000 kHz E Auto Zoom Possible GSM Classification
43. d coordinate maps to GSF format map files for use with the instrument iMap mapping function The iMap Converter tool also lets you add coordinate information to image files or create coordinate map files from Google Earth and Microsoft MapPoint The signal database editor lets you edit the instrument signal database files to customize signal definitions The USB slave device registration software enables a PC to communicate with the instrument through a USB cable You must run this software before using the VirtualCE software to remotely control the instrument over a USB connection You do not need to run this program if you plan to use VirtualCE to remotely control the instrument over a network or RS 232 connection The VirtualCE PC application lets you remotely control your instrument from a virtual interface on a PC or laptop If you intend to use a USB cable to access the instrument from the VirtualCE application you must run the USB slave device registration program before installing and using this application Downloading Instrument Software 1 Use your Web browser to go to www tektronix com software 2 Enter the product model number SA2600 in the Search by keyword field and click Go 3 Scroll through the list and select the appropriate link for a software item to show more information or to download the software The instructions to install the software are on the Web download page for each software item SA2600 Spectrum Ana
44. d flicker European Contact Tektronix UK Ltd Western Peninsula Western Road Bracknell RG12 1RF United Kingdom This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here high quality shielded interface cables should be used When the application of a test with transient electromagnetic phenomenon results in the product rebooting the self recovery time can exceed 10 seconds For example at the 0 for 250 cycle Voltage Interruption test of IEC 61000 4 11 Residual spurious signals can typically increase up to a level of 30 dBm with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test Residual spurious signals can typically increase up to a level of 70 dBm with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test Performance Criterion C applied at the 70 25 cycle Voltage Dip and the 0 250 cycle Voltage Interruption test levels IEC 61000 4 11 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Compliance Information Australia New Zealand Declaration of Conformity EMC Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard in accordance with ACMA m CISPR 11 2003 Radiated and Conducted Emissions Group 1 Class A in accordance with EN 61326 1 2006 and EN 6
45. ddl NA PCS WCDMA 5 850 US Cell WCDMA 5 850 Addl US Cell Help SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics Enabling Signal Types Enable select the signal types that you expect to analyze or measure Enabled signal types are listed in various fields in the instrument Use enabled signal types to set measurement parameters such as measurement frequency and bandwidth 1 Select Setup gt Signal Types Setup Tools Antenne and Gable Comecton Channel Table GPS Inputs Limits Signal Standards Signal Types 2464 011 2 Tap the name of the standard in the Signal Types supported list that you want to enable Drag the stylus to select Signal Types supported Signal Types selected COMAZk IXEWDO band 10 802 11a two or more contiguous standards anes 10000 A AMPS 12500 T 2 AMPS 20000 3 Tap the Add gt gt button to add the 13 selected standard s to the Signal Types selected list CDMA2k 1XEVDO 4 Tap OK The enabled types are now selectable from Signal Types drop down lists Select a Measurement Type 1 Tap the Select Measurement Display button Tap an item in the Category field Double tap an item in the Measurement field to open the selected measurement display mode SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual a IM P Eh Pur Fldstr OBW Q ini ra A Audio Demod Channel Power Field Strength Occupied Bandwidth l
46. displayed before fading Infinite sets all points to remain visible indefinitely until you restart signal acquisition Use the Color field to set the color scheme used for the Bitmap trace Use the Max and Min fields to set the hit percent color range of data points Data points that are between the Max and Min settings are displayed using the colors in the order shown in the color scheme Max sets the hit percent required to display a data point using the color at the top of the color scheme The default value is 100 For example if the Max value is set to 90 then data points that occur 90 or more of the time are displayed using the maximum top color of the color scheme Min sets the minimum hit percent required to display a data point starting with the color at the bottom of the color scheme The default value is 0 For example if the Min value is set to 10 then data points must occur at least 10 of the time to be displayed in the Bitmap Fie view Seo Took ER O CO oc 2 873 600000 MHz Freg Span ampt Run Markers Trace Bitmap E G amp Temperature ZZ Jam 2464 084 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Amplitude vs Time Measurement Operating Basics The Amplitude versus Time measurement shows the RF signal amplitude variation over a period of time within the acquisition bandwidth as set by the Span control This measurement produces a similar resu
47. e gt Load Survey from Results loads region definitions that are part of a saved signal classification results file File gt Save Results Follow the on screen instructions to replace or merge your current region definitions with those from the file m File gt Export Regions As writes the current region definitions to a text file in tab separated or csv file format See the online topic Region Import Export File Format for information on the structure of the text based region file m File gt Import Regions loads regions from a tab separated or csv format file that contains region definitions If there are currently defined regions in the instrument the instrument opens the Load Survey dialog box Use the dialog box to either attempt to merge the saved regions with the existing regions or delete all existing regions before importing the regions SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics iMap Measurement Mapping Mode iMap integrates interference mapping coverage mapping in building mapping outdoor mapping and provides an integrated solution for field interference and coverage problems in one instrument Using iMap is as easy as selecting a measurement and touching the displayed map where you want the measurement to be placed Measurement icons are color coded to indicate if the measurements have passed or failed limit tests You can also add an azimuth arrow to a measurement to indicate the direction the antenna was poin
48. eine sek 27 E OU DE ce 29 AEN PANE NENE ee PD DRE espana skewed STD E NE E PR 30 SIGNAL SCOM sim cn E Sn ne US SS SO 33 iMap Measurement Mapping Modern usam an nima 43 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Table of Contents Measurement Data LOGGING see an dahin Renee 55 Remote IMSURUMEN ACCESS ee een ee ee E E a a a 57 Configure the Instrument Network Settings 22222ssensseenennnennnnenennennnnnenennnnnnnnennnnenennennnnnenennenn 57 Configure the Instrument ActiveSync SettingS ccccccccc cence cena ee eee ee eee eee ee ee eeeeeeenee sense eesateteneeeeaaes 59 ConfiquieACIVE DYING on UNS PB 2 ae ee 60 Remote CONTOLUSINO VINUAl CE sara anseio RM RU een 61 SDECHILANONS tania ae A aan mate A RA O a 63 Index i SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual General Safety Summary General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures While using this product you may need to access other parts of a larger system Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Use Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use Observe All Terminal Ratings To
49. elded wires will have significant transient currents flowing in them in regions exposed to the electric field effect of lightning Induced voltages may cause breakdown of insulation in wiring at connectors and in electrical components or breakdown of air SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Installation Installation Carefully unpack your instrument and verify that it includes the standard accessories Standard Accessories Accessory Tektronix part number SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer instrument SA2600 SA2600 User Manual 071 2465 xx AC Power Adapter 119 7288 xx Lithium lon Battery 146 0151 xx GPS Antenna 119 7424 xx Tilt stand 348 1661 xx Soft carry case 016 1775 xx VHF sniffer antenna with BNC connector 119 6609 xx N to BNC adapter connector 103 0045 xx 2 meter USB cable A to B 174 4401 xx Audio jack mute plug mute all audio output from the instrument speaker 131 8284 xx Your instrument may also include optional accessories Verify that the optional accessories you ordered are included with your instrument For a current list of accessories upgrades and options including service options available for your instrument visit the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 1 Installation Operating Considerations AC Adapter Input voltage and current 100 V 240 V AC 1 5 A Input frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Output voltage and current 24 V DC 2 7 Dimensions Height 25 0 cm 10 0 in Wid
50. ent is restarted DPX Display Performance Characteristics The SA2600 and the SA2600 with Option EP1 have different DPX performance characteristics as listed in the following table Performance characteristic SA2600 SA2600 Option EP1 Spectrum processing rate 2 500 FFTs per second 10 000 FFTs per second Minimum signal duration for 100 probability of 500 us 125 us intercept Display a DPX Spectrum Signal 1 Display a spectrum signal of interest See page 22 Display a Spectrum Signal 2 Tap the DPX Spectrum display control button gare Retna y Pi PP ie a od o 873 100000 MHz 873 600000 MHz 874 100000 MHz ull SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 25 Operating Basics 26 Tap the More button in the DPX Spectrum drawer to display the DPX spectrum parameter tabs Tap the Bitmap tab Tap the Intensity field and set the intensity to control the visibility of events A higher intensity level enables the display of data points from single short events and also makes such an events subject to the persistence controls This allows you to see the effect of the Persistence controls on infrequent events Intensity also affects the colors used to display the Bitmap Tap the Dot Persistence check box to enable Bitmap point display persistence controls Dot persistence sets how long a point is displayed if it is not updated with new data Variable sets the decay period for how long a point is
51. er mask 874 100000 MHz Source Free Run pe RF Measure Channel 2464 095 Source Free Run a IF Level External Internal Timebase 2464 099 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 4 Set the trigger parameters Note that Position is only available when in Amplitude vs Time measurement mode Tap the Force Trigger button to force a signal acquisition regardless of the trigger settings To set the instrument to trigger at a particular time and or interval select the Internal Timebase trigger source tap the Trigger Time field and use the Configure Internal Time Trigger dialog box to set the time trigger parameters Triggering Tips Operating Basics Freg Span Ampl By Run Markers Trace Trigger Mask Source Ty Threshold pe ir Level Rising Edge 54 dBm Position 2464 095 Configure Internal Time Trigger Current Time 18 12 16 hh mm ss Set Trigger Time Current Time hr min sec usec C Trigger Time 19 ss 14 000000 D Repeat Interval Jos oo In E 11 05 50 o o ot Trigger Time 19 56 14 000000 hh mm ss user OK Cancel Help 2464 100 m After arming the instrument continuously acquires signal data until the trigger event The trigger event determines when the acquisition stops Trigger Delay and Position settings control the position of the acquisit
52. gging from the center to outside of the box expands the region dragging from the edge of the box towards the center reduces the region Use a stylus to make tapping and dragging easier You can only move an undeclared region Classification None 4 You can also tap the Region Span field in the Region drawer to enter a specific frequency span for the region Region Region Span 220 000 kHz E Auto Zoom Possible 2464 030 5 To move a region tap the Move Region button 6 Tap the region to move Then press and drag with firm pressure anywhere inside the region box to move the region in the direction ofthe drag Use a stylus nl to make tapping and dragging easier You can only move an undeclared region Classification None 2464 029 7 Tap the Region Add button to define a new region on the signal 8 Tap the Region Delete button to delete Region the current selected region Delete All 2464 032 9 Tap the Region Delete All button to delete all defined regions from the signal 36 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 10 Tap the Previous Region or Next Region arrow buttons to display and select the previous or next defined region on the signal The region order is based on the region measurement frequency from left to right on the waveform not in the order that they were created If the region is off the screen the instrument displays the region The nu
53. he applicable connection type is selected LAN WAN Internet or ActiveSync On the instrument tap the Virtual CE button in the task bar at the bottom of the screen to minimize the Virtual CE screen On the PC click Start gt Programs gt Tektronix gt Virtual CE gt Virtual CE Click the Configure button and verify that it is set to the same type of connection as set in step 2 If you are using a network connection verify that the IP address listed above the Configure button is correct The PC Virtual CE should establish communications with the instrument and show the instrument screen in the Virtual CE window on the PC To use the SA2600 remote application control capability on the PC start the SA2600 application in the Virtual CE window if the application is not already running The instrument starts the application and the Virtual CE window on the PC shows the application interface You can now control all instrument functions from the PC by using the mouse to select and click on instrument controls To close the remote access exit the Virtual CE application on both the instrument and the PC in any order Or unplug the Ethernet or USB cable from the instrument SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Specifications Specifications This section lists the electrical environmental and physical specifications for the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled Typical Typical specifications are
54. he new start position on the image map NOTE The iMap Log measurements function automatically sets the map view measurements mode to Measurement Flags during logging measurement acquisition When iMap measurement logging is done the instrument restores the map view measurements mode to the mode it was at before the iMap measurement logging was initiated If you tap the Select Measurement Direction or Single Measurement button while logging measurements in non GPS mode iMap cancels the log measurements mode and does not draw any measurement icons on the map Grid maps with an active GPS receiver support logging measurements by time interval or distance change interval Image maps or grid maps with an inactive GPS receiver support logging measurements by time intervals You cannot place a measurement icon on any area of the map that is covered by a message banner NOTE When the instrument is in measurement logging mode Setup gt Logging iMap measurements single or repeat are not mapped as iMap measurement icons Instead an X is drawn at the measurement location The measurement results are saved directly to a log file and are not associated with the map file The logging X icon is not an interactive icon selecting it does not open a measurement list and you cannot move the icon The X icon does not count as part of the 200 measurement limit SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 53 Operating Basics The iMap Converter Program Tek
55. iable frequency Update Rate Typical 10 per second SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 71 Specifications 12 Table 7 Environmental characteristics Characteristic Description Temperature Operating 0 C to 50 C specified performance 10 C to 50 C typical Nonoperating 40 C to 60 C The temperature specs above are modified with the following options installed Li Ion Batteries Charge 0 C to 45 C Storage 20 C to 60 C Humidity Operating and Nonoperating 5 to 95 relative humidity RH at up to 30 C 5 to 45 RH above 30 C up to 50 C noncondensing Altitude Operating Up to 4 600 meters 15 092 feet Nonoperating Up to 12 192 meters 40 000 feet Table 8 Physical characteristics Characteristic Description Dimensions Height 25 5 cm 10 0 in Width 33 cm 13 in Depth 12 5 cm 4 8 in Weight 6 0 kg 13 25 Ibs instrument and 1 battery Table 9 Miscellaneous characteristics Characteristic Description Recommended 2 years Instrument Calibration Interval SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Index Symbols and Numbers button 19 A AC adapter requirements 2 AC adapter connecting 5 AC DC adapter connection 11 Accessories standard 1 Active GPS definition 44 ActiveSync configure instrument settings 59 establish connection 61 PC install and configure 61 verify supported version 61 Adapter AC connecting 5 Add signal standards to selection lists
56. ics File View Setup Tools ia mb Running gt A or 7 Ref Level j dBm AutoLevel Span 2 000000 MHz 873 800000 MHz Spectrum 2 000 kHz Vertical Scale E dB div h EN Freg Span amet Bi Run Trace Markers Mask Span Meas Freg 2 000000 MHz Full Span E 873 800000 MHz Coupled 7 Start Freq Center Freq Stop Freq 372 300000 MHz 873 800000 MHz 374 800000 MHz pe RF Measure Channel Y 873 800000 MHz lt gt 10 000 kHz O 6200 000000 MHz Y Tracel 120 34 dem Mi dem M2 dem RR E pe 2464 078 pe Spectrum Spectrogram Data record 329 800000 MHz 934 600000 MHz 939 600000 MHz Dual Display voe 2 be Channel 2464 020 See the online spectrogram help topics for information on other spectrogram operations View a Spectrogram Record 1 Display a spectrogram SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 23 Operating Basics 24 2 Tapthe Stop button to stop measurement acquisition 3 Tap the Data Record field in the Spectrogram drawer to open the Data Record increment control 4 Tap the arrow keys to move the record cursor white line in the spectrogram plot to a record of interest The Spectrogram drawer shows the time and date information of the selected record directly below the Data Record field 5 The spectrum display shows the waveform for the selected record in dual
57. ing Virtual CE m Mount sharable network drives that the instrument can access to upload or download files For example double tap the My Device icon on the main instrument screen on the desktop Then enter the full path to the network drive in the Address field You may be prompted for a user name password and domain name 58 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Remote Instrument Access m Redirect printer output to a network printer For example select File gt Print on the instrument to print the current measurement screen Select PCL Laser in the Printer field Network in the Port field and the path to the network printer in the Net Path field You may be prompted for a user name password and domain name m Access the Web from the instrument Web browser Start gt Programs gt Internet Explorer This is a simplified version of Microsoft Internet Explorer so it does not have all the capabilities of that of the PC Internet Explorer Configure the Instrument ActiveSync Settings NOTE An ActiveSync connection to the instrument is available on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP An ActiveSync connection to the instrument is not available on Microsoft Windows Vista 1 On the instrument tap Start gt Programs gt Communication gt Virtual CE to open the Virtual CE application Tap Configure Select ActiveSync from the list and then tap OK Close the Virtual CE window P P Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt PC Con
58. ion record relative to the trigger event allowing signal data capture both before and after the trigger event Trigger modes interact with the spectrum Run mode Spectrum Run tab If the Run mode is set to Continuous the instrument continuously rearms the trigger and reaquires signals if the trigger condition reoccurs To obtain a single measurement acquisition after a trigger event set the Run mode to Single When using the Internal Timebase trigger with just Trigger Time mode selected set the Trigger Time value to a time that is after the current time When the Trigger Time is reached the instrument takes one measurement and then goes into the Pause state The Trigger Time value must then be set to a time later than the current time before the instrument can trigger for a new measurement SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 31 Operating Basics m When using the Internal Timebase trigger with Repeat Interval or Both selected the instrument trigger time depends on how the instrument interprets the trigger time in relation to the closest 24 hour point within 12 hours of the current instrument time See the Spectrum Triggering Tips Online help topic for more information on using the Internal Timebase trigger with the Repeat Interval or Both setting m A trigger icon located at the top of the display graticule is shown when the instrument is in Amplitude vs Time measurement mode Time Domain The trigger icon marks the position of the
59. lt to the Zero Span measurement of a swept IF spectrum analyzer The displayed oscilloscope like signal can help you to identify a signal type For example GSM transmitters both base station and mobile units transmit 576 us duration bursts in one of eight slots during a 4 61 ms frame within an approximately 200 kHz bandwidth If the waveform bursts and framing meet GSM timing characteristics then that signal is most likely a GSM signal Display an Amplitude vs Time Measurement 1 Display a spectrum signal of interest See page 22 Display a Spectrum Signal 2 Tap the Select Measurement Display button and select the Amplitude vs Time measurement See page 21 Select a Measurement Type 3 Use the controls in the Time Domain drawer to set the display Vertical Scale the Marker To button actions and the active waveform trace type 4 Tap the More button in the Time Domain drawer to display the spectrum parameter tabs 5 Tapa tab to display the parameters set by that tab 6 Tap the Help question mark button on a tab to display online help for that tab 7 Tap the Close X button on a tab to close the tab display and return the instrument to a full screen display mode SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual File view Setup Tools gt S 10 31 2008 4 22 24 PM oe Fant Qh 2 Ref Level 40 dBm AutoLevel q Span 200 000 kHz Y Freg 873 600000 MHz 40 Time Domain a 20 Poa z
60. ly accessible as you read the marking SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual ili General Safety Summary m WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product The following symbol s may appear on the product AO CAUTION Refer to Manual Standby IV SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Compliance Information Compliance Information This section lists the EMC electromagnetic compliance safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies EMC Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity EMC Meets intent of Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61326 2 1 2006 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use 1234 CISPR 11 2003 Radiated and conducted emissions Group 1 Class A IEC 61000 4 2 2001 IEC 61000 4 3 2002 IEC 61000 4 4 2004 IEC 61000 4 5 2001 IEC 61000 4 6 2003 Electrostatic discharge immunity RF electromagnetic field immunity 5 Electrical fast transient burst immunity Power line surge immunity Conducted RF immunity IEC 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity 7 EN 61000 3 2 2006 AC power line harmonic emissions EN 61000 3 3 1995 Voltage changes fluctuations an
61. lyzer User Manual Preface SA2600 Measurement Options You can add the listed options to extend the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer measurement capabilities Contact your local Tektronix representative or go to www tektronix com to learn how to purchase and install these options SA2600 Option EP 1 Option EP1 adds enhanced DPX Spectrum Display measurement rates to the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer SA2600 Option SC1 Option SC1 adds Signal Classification and Spectral Correlation measurements to the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer See the Upgrade Software Options Dialog Box online help topic for information on installing a measurement option SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual xi Preface Conventions Used in This Manual The following icons are used in this manual Sequence Front panel Connect Step power power o XII SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Preface Preventing Personal Injury from Lightning WARNING To prevent personal injury from the effects of lightning exercise the following precautions when using this product Before connecting this product to any source m Check your local weather forecast for the possibility of thunderstorms or lightning m lf weather conditions could allow thunderstorms or lightning to develop be sure to visually check the sky and weather conditions in your area frequently m lf you can hear thunder or if you see lightning do not connect this product to any source which may be exposed t
62. mbers indicate the current region top number and the total number of regions bottom number Regions are listed from the lowest frequency left end of signal to highest frequency As regions are added or deleted the number assigned to a particular region may change SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual O EI 3 7 gt 2464 081 Operating Basics 3 Operating Basics Spectral Correlation Spectral Correlation SC is an analysis tool that can help you identify an unknown signal The Spectral Correlation Test analyzes the signal characteristics carrier frequency bit rate symbol rate chip rate frame rate slot rate and so on in two narrow subbands of the signal region of interest and compares them to the typical characteristics of a selected signal type The closer the characteristics match the more likely it is that the signal of interest is related to the specified signal type The Spectral Correlation Plot shows all the spectral correlation analysis information unconstrained by signal type Test Signal Spectral Correlation 1 Tap the Signal Classification button 2 Select or define a region 3 Tap the Signal Type field and select a signal type You can select any signal type but not all signal types have an associated Spectral Correlation Test available If you select a signal type and the Run Test button in the Measure drawer remains grayed out then you cannot do a SCF test to compare the regi
63. ment stops mapping measurements evenly spaced on a straight line between the start and stop map points Tap the Single Measurement or the Select button to exit the iMap logging measurements mode For grid maps with an active GPS receiver tap the map at any point The instrument adds measurement flags to the map at the current GPS For grid maps with an active GPS receiver tap the map at any position For image maps or grid maps without an active GPS receiver tap the map at the position the last measurement was taken Measurements are then Repeat Meas 1901 086 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics NOTE The number of measurements that can be placed on a map is limited to 200 For grid maps with an active GPS when the instrument reaches the measurement limit while in multiple measurement mode a message is briefly displayed the measurements and map are automatically saved to the current Save Results directory the map is cleared and then iMap continues adding measurements to the map When using an image map or a grid map without an active GPS reference when the instrument reaches the 200 measurement limit the instrument displays a message requesting you to tap the position of the last measurement The instrument then automatically saves the map measurements to a file and then clears the map If the instrument is in repeat measurement mode new measurements are not started until you tap t
64. nal Duration 500 us for 100 Probability of Instruments with Option EP1 125 us Intercept Typical Span Range 5 kHz to 20 MHz RBW Settings RBW Span 200 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 67 Specifications Table 4 General Purpose RF Measurements Characteristics Characteristic Description General Purpose RF Channel Power Measurement Measurement 1 kHz 20 MHz Bandwidth Range Accuracy lt 1 2 dB 20 dBm to 60 dBm Resolution BW lt 100 kHz 20 dBm to 40 dBm Resolution BW gt 100 kHz 1 MHz to 3 2 GHz preamp off lt 2 4 dB 60 dBm to 75 dBm Resolution BW lt 100 kHz 40 dBm to 55 dBm Resolution BW gt 100 kHz 10 MHz to 3 2 GHz preamp on lt 1 8 dB 20 dBm to 50 dBm Resolution BW lt 100 kHz 20 dBm to 40 dBm Resolution BW gt 100 kHz 3 2 GHz to 6 2 GHz preamp off lt 3 dB 50 dBm to 75 dBm Resolution BW lt 100 kHz 40 dBm to 55 dBm Resolution BW gt 100 kHz 3 2 GHz to 6 2 GHz preamp on Specifications apply for default control settings Auto RBW Auto Level Occupied Bandwidth Measurement Percent Power 50 100 in 1 steps Inclusion Range 68 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Specifications Table 4 General Purpose RF Measurements Characteristics cont RF Field Strength Channel Bandwidth Same as Channel Power Range Accuracy Same as Channel Power Table 5 Amplitude vs Time characteristics Characteristic Description Center Frequency Range Minimum center fre
65. ndent of any measurement position data The measurement results log file contains measurement settings a timestamp GPS position values and the measurement results for each measurement acquisition Each new measurement is appended to the end of the log file 1 2 4 Select Setup gt Logging to open the Logging dialog box Tap the Measurement Results tab and select the logging destination Log to File or Log to UDP Enter the appropriate parameters For measurement results you can also select the output format to be either binary or csv comma separated values The binary format is more efficient than csv format but requires conversion to be used or read by applications To enable GPS position logging tap the GPS Position tab and select the logging destination Log to File or Log to UDP Enter the appropriate parameters SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual SO EEE o OK Cancel Help 2464 102 tng to File Application Data test Browse PPP mp 2464 108 2464 104 55 Operating Basics 56 5 Tap OK to close the dialog box and start measurement logging 6 Tap Help for more information on the logging function binary file format and KO Cancel al UDP for logging 7 To stop measurement data logging tap the Disable Log control on both tabs THe Disable Log 2464 105 Logging mode continues to operate when you change measurements Changing to a ne
66. nection Verify that Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached is selected and that Connect using is set to USB Default Then exit the dialog box You can now configure the ActiveSync settings on the PC and use the ActiveSync connection functions to remotely control the instrument and access instrument files See page 60 Configure ActiveSync on the PC SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 59 Remote Instrument Access ActiveSync Connection Functions m Use Virtual CE to remotely control the instrument over a USB cable from a PC See page 61 Remote Control Using Virtual CE m Use the ActiveSync Explorer button to open a Windows Explorer window You can then use standard Windows operations to copy or move files between the instrument and the PC Copying files between the instrument and a PC is significantly easier using ActiveSync than using a network connection Configure ActiveSync on the PC Register the Instrument USB port The PC must register the SA2600 USB port as a valid slave port before you can establish an ActiveSync connection from the instrument to the PC You only need to register the instrument USB slave port once on each PC to use the USB port for ActiveSync connections 1 Use your Web browser to go to www tektronix com software 2 Enter sa2600 usb in the Search by keyword field 3 Click the USB SLAVE DEVICE PC REGISTRATION UTILITY gt Software Downloads link then click on the Download File link
67. nt drawers 14 measurement mode buttons 14 measurement results screen 14 menus 14 overview 14 spectrum analyzer controls 14 USGS Digital Line Graph opt map file 54 Using the touch screen 8 V Variable persistence setting DPX 26 Verifying instrument functionality 7 View a spectrogram record 23 View measurement icon contents iMap 48 Virtual CE download install configure 61 runon PC 62 W Weight 2 Z Zoom display button 17 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual
68. nt icons are not moved When a GPS receiver is not active you can move any measurement icon This includes moving measurement icons that were placed on the map while in GPS mode iMap does not reposition moved GPS related measurement icons back to their original geophysical position on a map when the GPS receiver is active iMap Measurement Icons The iMap application uses icons on the map to represent a measurement taken at that location There are two types of measurement icons large and flag The large icon displays the type of measurement that they represent The flag icon is a simple small flag and is used only in logging multiple measurement mode to indicate measurement placement See the online help topic iMap Measurement Map Icon Types for more information You can perform various actions on measurement icons including viewing the measurement results of an icon moving the icon deleting an icon and attaching a measurement direction arrow to an icon See the following sections and the online help topic View Map Measurements for more information SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 47 Operating Basics Viewing and Deleting Icon Measurements To view or delete the measurement results associated with an iMap measurement icon 1 Tap the iMap Select mode button N 2 Tap a measurement icon to open the O Map Measurements dialog box 1901 131 Map Measurements 3 Tap the measurement of interest in the list
69. o the effects of lightning m Use your own good judgement and common sense You must protect yourself from the effects of lightning m You must assume that hazardous voltages will be present on exposed surfaces of this product if it is connected to a source exposed to lightning The insulation of this product will not protect you from these hazardous voltages SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual xiii Preface XIV Do not connect this product to any source which might be subject to the effects of lightning lf thunderstorms or lightning are in your vicinity m When weather conditions that could lead to lightning activity exist in your area you could be at risk of a lightning strike before the cloud is close enough for you to hear thunder or see lightning m When lightning strikes a structure or facility current travels through rebar concrete pipes cables vent stacks and electrical system m Lightning can induce electric and magnetic fields into structures and portions of wiring The length of a conductor affected by the magnetic field of a lightning strike may exceed two miles Be alert and aware of the effects of lightning m When lightning strikes a conductor which in turn introduces the current into an area some distance from the ground strike point equipment can be damaged and personnel injured if they become an indirect path in the completion of the ground circuit Conductors such as the braided shields of cables or unshi
70. on and then tap and drag the icon to a new position If the measurement was part of a stack of measurements such as created by logging then iMap moves the topmost icon in the stack If the icon is moved to a new stack of measurements then the icon is placed in the stack in time of measurement order NOTE The number of measurements that can be placed on a map is limited to 200 When the limit is reached iMap responds depending on which measurement mode is active In single measurement mode iMap shows a message stating that the limit has been reached and discards any following measurements Select File gt Save Map With Results As to save the map and measurements to a file or select File gt Clear All Measurements to clear the map and resume adding measurements to the map In logging measurement mode iMap shows a message stating that the limit has been reached and files were saved automatically saves the map and measurements to a file at the current default save location clears the map and then resumes adding measurements to the map NOTE To add measurements at a new location on a grid map with an active GPS receiver you must physically move to the new location NOTE You can move measurement icons on an image map or on a grid map with the GPS receiver inactive Attempting to move an icon on a grid map with an active GPS receiver causes iMap to drag the map and its measurement icons to a new position on the screen the measureme
71. on waveform to the selected signal type Signal types that have a bandwidth close to the region span are marked with bar icons to indicate match relevance 4 Tap the Measure drawer button 5 Tap the Measurement list and select SCF Test 6 Tap the Run Test button The instrument analyzes the signal and displays results in the Results field 7 Tap the Help button to access online help about the Spectral Correlation Test results 70 90 110 ME TEHE a E E a e E N ne 130 N a ee RES 1 homme enome e 873 100000 MHz 973 600000 MHz 874 100000 MHz Region Survey Summary Settings Export 1 9 Signal Type Bandwidth GSM 248 000 kHz gt Signal Standard Frequency Channel Not Set k 873 100000 MHz 873 600000 MHz Spectral Correlation Test Results GSM Family Match Delete All Declare aa Delete Delete all Declare El Signal Type Possibly EDGE Signal pe Spectrum Measure Measurement SCF Test 7 p Spectrum gt Measure pe Channel Y Region Region 3 Span 251 000 kHz e Auto Zoom Description GSM Classification gt 2464 097 pe Channel pe Region AJ th Lea L 2464 098 NOTE The Run Test button is not available if the instrument is not running paused state the selected signal type does not support spectral correlation analysis or the
72. onitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive viii SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Preface Preface This manual describes the features and basic operation of the SA2600 For more detailed information on specific fields or tasks tap the help buttons in the application to open the online help for those items Key Features The SA2600 is a rugged multi standard spectrum analyzer and interference mapping tool optimized for field use Key features include m Spectrum analyzer input frequency range of 10 kHz to 6 2 GHz covers most modern signal sources m DPX Spectrum color bitmap display that shows signal rate of occurrence and trace shape changes to help highlight short duration signal features Option EP1 is available for enhanced DPX performance m Plot measurements directly onto geo referenced maps using GPS or image maps for on site analysis of interference and coverage problems m Signal Classification with spectral correlation testing and plotting and signal profiles for analyzing and classifying unknown signals requires Option SC1 Amplitude vs Time measurement similar to a Zero Span measurement on a swept IF spectrum analyzer m Multiple signal markers signal traces and trace modes provide flexible measurement capabilities m Spectrogram display for detection of intermittent signals m Key RF measurements Documentation To read about Use these documents Installa
73. provided for your convenience and are not guaranteed Table 1 General Performance Characteristics Characteristic RF Input Operating Frequency Range Maximum Operating Input Level Maximum Input Power without Damage IF Output Output Impedance IF Center Frequency IF 3 dB Bandwidth IF Output Level IF Output Level Accuracy Typical IF Output Flatness Typical Internal Timebase Error Factory Calibration Corrected Error GPS corrected Typical Error after GPS Lock Loss Typical External Reference Input Impedance Description 10 kHz 6 2 GHz Operating Range for some features may be restricted If so the restricted range is defined with the relevant feature 20 dBm peak envelope power This is the maximum input level at which the instrument will meet its performance specifications For a signal without any amplitude variation peak envelope power RMS 50 W rms below 3 2 GHz 15 W rms between 3 2 GHz and 6 2 GHz 50 O 140 MHz non inverted 24 MHz nominal 12 dBm 1 0 GHz 12 dBm O 1 2 GHz 10 dBm 1 6 GHz dBm 4 35 GHz 16 dBm 5 0 GHz 22 dBm 5 75 GHz 0 dBm CW signal applied to the input instrument reference level set to 0 dBm room temperature 3 5 dB for a CW input signal 0 dBm input 1 GHz input frequency 0 dBm reference level room temperature 1 5 dB up to 3 MHz from center frequency 3 dB up to 10 MHz from center frequency 0 5 PPM from 0 C to 50
74. quency 10 kHz Span 2 preamp off Minimum center frequency 10 MHz preamp on Maximum center frequency 6 2 GHz Resolution 1 Hz Span Range 5 kHz to 20 MHz in 1 2 5 sequence Sample rate is automatically set based on the span selection SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 69 Specifications 70 Characteristic Acquisition Length Range Time Display Amplitude Reference Level Range and Units Marker Power Accuracy Display Detector Types Trace Types Number of Averages Export I Q Data Description 1024 to 1024000 samples 36 us to 149 seconds depending on span and number of samples Span setting and number of samples selected determine the acquisition length Sample rate is automatically set based on span selection 20 dBm to 160 dBm dBm dBmV dBuV dBV dBW V W 1 8 dB 50 dBm lt input lt 20 dBm preamp off 3 0 dB 75 dBm lt input lt 40 dBm preamp on above 10 MHz Average One display point represents the average value of a group of data points Peak One display point represents the maximum value of a group of data points Peak One display point represents the minimum value of a group of data points Peak Peak One vertical bar represents the maximum and minimum values of a group of data points Normal updates display with each new result Max Hold updates displayed point only if new point gt old Min Hold updates displayed point only if new point lt old Max Min Hold displa
75. r BW 10 MHz 2 MHz lt Span lt 5 MHz trigger BW 5 MHz 1 MHz lt Span lt 2 MHz trigger BW 2 MHz 500 kHz lt Span lt 1 MHz trigger BW 1 MHz 200 kHz lt Span lt 500 kHz trigger BW 500 kHz 100 kHz lt Span lt 200 kHz trigger BW 200 kHz 50 kHz lt Span lt 100 kHz trigger BW 100 kHz 20 kHz lt Span lt 50 kHz trigger BW 50 kHz 10 kHz lt Span lt 20 kHz trigger BW 20 kHz 5 kHz lt Span lt 10 kHz trigger BW 10 kHz 2 5 kHz lt Span lt 5 kHz trigger BW 5 kHz Spectrum mode only Span lt 2 5 kHz trigger BW 2 5 kHz Impedance 10 KQ Minimum High Threshold 2 0 V Maximum Low Threshold 0 8 V Minimum High Time 10 ns Minimum Low Time 10 ns Maximum Input Level without Damage 5 V peak continuous Coupling DC The Internal Timebase Trigger generates a trigger event at a user specified time Single Trigger on Time Repeat Trigger at Interval Both Trigger on Time with Repeat Interval SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Specifications Table 1 General Performance Characteristics cont Trigger Time Units hours minutes seconds microseconds Range 0 to 23 59 59 999999 Resolution 1 us Repeat Interval Units seconds microseconds Range 0 to 600 999999 sec Resolution 1 us Measurement Result Timestamps Timestamp Value Units years months days hours minutes seconds ms ns Resolution 1 ms before first GPS lock obtained 1 ns after first GPS lock obtained
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77. re is no active selected region 38 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics Plot Signal Spectral Correlation The Spectral Correlation Plot measurement provides a visual study of a spectral correlation analysis applied to a signal of interest The plot shows peak values at discrete cycle frequencies You can measure absolute and relative locations of these cycle frequencies which often are uniquely representative of a specific signal type 1 Tap the Signal Classification button 2 Select or define a region 3 Tap the Measure drawer button 4 Tap the Measurement list and select SCF Plot 5 Tap the Help button to display online help about the Spectral Correlation Plot tab parameters Use the fields to set the plot parameters The Filter Bandwidth field value is set from the region span value 6 Tap the Display Plot button to display the SC plot NOTE The Display Plot button is not available when the instrument is not running paused state or there is no active selected region SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 2464 080 EE von Fo ef Level 70 dBm AutoLevel q Span 2 0 180366 MHz z gt zrel 1934 E Spectrum Ea EE N E 3868 673411 MHz EJ Bandwidth Plot Type x st GSM 248 000 kHz Upper 1008 audi Measure Measurement SC Plot Display Plot 1 k 3868 099411 MHz Spectral Co
78. rement at a set time interval or change in GPS position with active GPS receiver and a grid map NOTE The iMap tool maps only completed measurement results If the specified time interval is less than that required to take a measurement iMap ignores the specified time interval and maps results as soon as the measurement acquisition is done For example if the instrument requires 20 seconds to take a measurement but the time interval is set to 10 seconds then the instrument maps results every 20 seconds 1 Setup the measurement parameters m frequency bandwidth and so on and AJ lle E E in pa then tap the measurement to log en H1 Spectrum E l E RU il 2464 045 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 51 Operating Basics 52 Tap the Log Measurements button Tap a button in the Measure By area to set the type of measurement interval time interval or distance between measurement positions Distance is only available when the GPS is active and acquiring accurate position data Tap a field in the Measure Every area to set the measurement interval Tap the map to start logging measurements position m For image maps or for grid maps without an active GPS receiver tap the map at the measurement starting location The instrument begins taking measurements but does not display them on the map until measurement logging is done Tap the map to stop measurements The instru
79. rid maps require an active GPS receiver to correctly link measurements to geophysical map locations An active GPS receiver is a receiver that is locked to four or more satellite signals and is providing the instrument with accurate GPS location data If you load a grid map and a GPS receiver is either not connected or does not have a good satellite signal lock the instrument considers the grid map as an image map Image maps Image maps do not have any geophysical latitude and longitude references embedded in the map file An image map is a graphical image such as a scanned building floor plan or aerial photograph to which you can attach measurements at the point that you tap the screen Converting files to maps The iMap Converter a program that is downloadable from the Tektronix Web site lets you convert and save image files BMP JPEG GIF TIFF or PNG file into GSF format image map files convert image maps to grid maps and create grid maps from Google Earth or Microsoft MapPoint applications See page 54 The IMap Converter Program SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Loading a Map Operating Basics You need to load a map before you can use the iMap tool If a map was loaded in a previous session then that map remains loaded until you load a new map file 1 With iMap open select File gt Load Map 2 Navigate to and select the map file to load Bitmap GSF MIF or ZIP map with results format 3 Tap OK The iMap
80. rol or the ug pe E Keypad control i 4 Tap the AutoLevel button to set the JM a l l i F 924 s00000 MHz 929 500000 MHz 534 600000 MHz 879 713643 MHz 5569 903643 MHz O 275 073643 MHz Tracel 47 99 dem ri 17 96 dBm M2 29 68 dBm E SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Set Other Spectrum Parameters 1 Use the controls in the Spectrum drawer to set resolution bandwidth RBW the display vertical scale the measurement frequency Marker To button actions and the waveform trace type 2 Tap the More button in the Spectrum drawer to display the spectrum parameter tabs 3 Tapa tab to display the parameters set by that tab 4 Tap the Help question mark button on a tab to display online help for that tab 5 Tap the Close X button on a tab to close the tab display and return the instrument to a full screen display mode Display a Spectrogram 1 Display a spectrum signal of interest 2 Tap the Measurement Display button and select the Spectrogram measurement 3 Setor clear the Dual Display check box in the Spectrogram drawer to enable or disable a split screen spectrum spectrogram display NOTE If tabs are open tap the tab Close button X to close the tabs and display the spectrogram on the lower half of the screen 4 Tap the More button to display the spectrogram parameter tabs 5 Tap the Spectrum display control button to return to a Spectrum display Operating Bas
81. rom the instrument to a network connector You can do this before or after powering on the instrument 3 On the instrument tap Start gt Settings gt Network and Dial up Connections The instrument network interface is listed as ENDS4ISA1 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 57 Remote Instrument Access 4 Double tap the ENDS4ISA1 icon to open CSA8900 Settings dialog box If your instrument is using DHCP to obtain an IP address and the Obtain an IP address via DHCP button is set you do not need any further network configuration Close the dialog box f the instrument has already been assigned a fixed IP address the address fields should show the address information If you are assigning or changing the instrument fixed IP address tap the Specify an IP address button and enter the appropriate address settings and then tap OK 5 Close the Network Connections window 6 On the instrument tap Start gt Programs gt Communication gt Virtual CE to open the Virtual CE application 7 Tap Configure and select WAN Internet or LAN from the list If you need added security for network access from the instrument set the Require a password for LAN check box and enter a password You can now use the network functions to remotely control the instrument access network files or print to a network printer Network Functions m Use Virtual CE to remotely control the instrument over the network from a PC See page 61 Remote Control Us
82. rrelation Flot Dual Display pe Channel 7 Cycle Frequency Frequency Resolution Filter Bandwidth Threshold Resolution 21 Hz 21 875 kHz 251 000 kHz i i e Region 7 1934 180366 MHz lt gt 3868 264862 MHz gt 270 357 kHz m Tracel 111 67 dem mi 9 698 rw ma Mi 1 417 Ful Au Al gt 2464 082 39 Operating Basics Declare a Region Classification Declaring a region lets you assign a classification category to the region and add additional notes about the region or signal 1 Select or define a region 2 Tap the Declare button to open the Declare Region dialog box 3 Tap the Classification list and select an appropriate classification Assigning a classification type also assigns a color to the region box to let you quickly identify the classification of a declared region 4 Tap the Description field to enter a brief description up to 14 characters long The default value for this field is the signal type as set in the Region tab but you can change the default value if desired To enter characters use the WindowsCE Inputs Panel on screen keyboard control or a keyboard connected to the instrument PS2 port See page 19 Parameter Entry Controls 5 Tap the Comments Notes field and enter descriptive details You can enter a maximum of 255 characters 6 Tap OK to close the dialog box and assign the declaration to the region 874 100000 MHz x 573 100
83. setting DPX 26 Input field entry controls 19 Input signal characteristics 2 Input voltage requirements 2 Input Output connectors 12 Installing batteries 4 Instrument cleaning 3 Instrument connectors 11 Instrument elements 11 Instrument measurement options xi Instrument USB port register on PC 60 Instrument to PC file interchange 57 Intensity field DPX 26 K Key features ix Keypad button 19 L Lightning preventing personal injury xiii Load a region summary signal classification 42 Loading a map file iMap 45 Log measurements button iMap 51 Logging iMap measurements 51 Map file concepts iMap 44 Map file conversion program 54 Maplnfo Interchange Format mif map file 54 Mapping a measurement 46 Max setting DPX 26 Measure Spectral Correlation 38 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Measurement delete a measurement direction arrow iMap 49 display control buttons 17 draw a measurement direction arrow iMap 49 drawers 14 iMap icon types 47 mapping a measurement iMap 46 mode buttons 14 18 reference frequency status button 14 results screen 14 select measurement to display 21 view iMap measurement icon values 48 Measurement options xi Menus 14 Microphone input 12 mif 44 MIF 44 Min setting DPX 26 Move a measurement icon iMap 47 Move signal display button 17 O Off power 7 On power 7 Online help 19 Opening SA2600 1
84. t the instrument does not display any power on diagnostic error messages SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 7 Installation Calibrate the Touch Screen Before using the instrument for the first time calibrate the touch screen display to respond correctly to your taps The instrument user interface is based on touch screen technology You tap touch virtual controls on the instrument screen to select and operate instrument controls Virtual controls behave the same way as physical controls 1 Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel to open the Control Panel screen Double tap the Stylus icon on the Control Panel screen In the Double Tap tab double tap the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed with your stylus or finger to set the tap rate Double tap the test icon to verify your settings Tap the Calibration tab and read the instructions Tap the Recalibrate button to open the Cursor Position target screen Follow the target screen instructions When the position target disappears touch anywhere on the screen to return to the Calibration tab Tap OK to save calibration settings F Programs e Favorites Documents P O Settings E Control Panel D Help Network and Dial up Connections E er v Taskbar and Start Menu i 1901 042 1901 043 Stylus Properties Double Tap calibration Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the speed and physical dist
85. th 33 cm 13 in Depth 12 5 cm 4 8 in Weight Weight 6 0 kg 13 25 Ibs instrument and one battery Temperature Range Operating 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F specified performance 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F typical Nonoperating 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 160 F Battery charging limited to 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Humidity Operating and Nonoperating 5 to 95 relative humidity RH at up to 30 C 5 to 45 RH above 30 C up to 50 C noncondensing Altitude Operating Up to 4 600 m 15 092 ft Nonoperating Up to 12 192 m 40 000 ft RF Signal Input Input frequency range 10 kHz to 6 2 GHz Coupling AC Input impedance 50 Q nominal Maximum input power without damaging instrument 50 W rms 10 kHz to 3 2 GHz 15 W rms 3 2 GHz to 6 2 GHz 2 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Installation Cleaning m Clean the exterior surfaces of the instrument with a dry lint free cloth or a soft bristle brush m Use a cloth or swab moistened with deionized or distilled water or a 75 isopropyl alcohol solution for more stubborn Stains to clean the instrument or touch screen use just enough moisture to dampen the cloth or swab m Use a gentle amount of force when cleaning the touch screen N CAUTION Do not get moisture inside the instrument during exterior cleaning Do not wash the front panel On Standby switch Cover the switch while washing the instrument Do not spray liquids directly
86. ting the AC adapter 5 Connectors FREQ REF IN 13 GPS 13 IF OUT 13 input amp output 12 RF IN 13 signal input output 13 TRIGGER TIMING IN 13 Conventions used in this manual xii Converting maps to GSF 54 D Declare declare a region 40 None 40 Permitted 40 Unauthorized 40 Unknown 40 Declare a region signal classification 40 Define a signal classification region 33 Definition active GPS receiver 44 grid map 44 image map 44 Delete a direction arrow iMap 49 Delete measurement icons iMap 48 Dimensions 2 Direction arrow iMap 49 Direction arrow how to delete iMap 49 Display a DPX spectrum 25 Display a spectrogram 23 Display markers button 17 Displaying a spectrum waveform 22 power on off status 12 Documentation ix Dot Persistence DPX 26 13 Index DPX Spectrum Bitmap 25 Bitmap tab 26 display control buttons 17 Dot Persistence 26 Hit percent 25 26 how to display 25 Infinite persistence setting 26 Intensity field 26 Max setting 26 Min setting 26 overview 25 Persistence 25 Variable persistence setting 26 Drawer buttons 16 Drawing a measurement direction arrow iMap 49 E Edit a signal classification region 35 Electrical storm preventing personal injury xiii Enabling signal standards 20 signal types 21 Entering numbers in fields 19 Erase a direction arrow iMap 49 Ethernet connector RJ 45 12 External RF input signal amplifier 15
87. ting when you took a measurement File view Setup Tools Sm 10 2008 6 10 18 PM Es To start the iMap tool tap the iMap button eos ua When you open the iMap tool for the first Se i acne time the screen displays the message Empty map Otherwise iMap displays the mo Ny last loaded map el EH I 2464 038 You can load scanned bitmap files as maps for in building mapping or use GSF and MIF map file formats for outdoor maps Using GSF or MIF map files lets you use the built in GPS receiver to automatically place measurements at your current location You can save maps and associated measurement results data to common file formats such as CSV or MapInfo Saving maps and measurement results lets you analyze measurement data position value and direction and prepare reports SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 43 Operating Basics 44 Map File Concepts The iMap tool uses two types of maps Grid and Image Grid maps Grid maps have geophysical latitude and longitude coordinate references embedded in the map file The instrument uses grid maps along with an active GPS receiver to place measurements on a map at your current geophysical position Grid maps require specialized PC software to create or can be purchased from map creating companies The instrument can load both GSF and MIF format grid map files You need to convert non GSF or MIF grid maps to GSF format before you can load them into the iMap tool G
88. tion and Spectral Correlation measurements on the SA2600 require Option SC1 Edit Region button Enables the region edit mode and replaces the Spectrum Zoom and Move Waveform control buttons with the Change Span and Move Region buttons respectively See page 35 Edit a Signal Classification Region Change Span button Lets you change the frequency span of a region You cannot use this function on a declared classified region See page 35 Edit a Signal Classification Region Move Region button Lets you move a region to a new area on the signal You cannot use this function on a declared classified region See page 35 Edit a Signal Classification Region ke e SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual 17 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 18 The Measurement Mode Buttons The Measurement Mode buttons select the type of measurement or operation to perform Element Description Spectrum Measurement button Sets the instrument to display spectrum measurements See page 22 Display a Spectrum Signal Spectrogram Measurements button Sets the instrument to display spectrogram measurements See page 23 Display a Spectrogram iMap button Sets the instrument to place instrument measurements on a map Use for graphically recording measurements to help analyze signal characteristics locate interference and save measurement location information See page 43 iMap Measurement Mapping Mode SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer
89. tion and operation overviews SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual The user manual contains general information about how to put your instrument into service guides to user interface controls and key application examples Help using the application Online Help The online help is context sensitive displaying information appropriate for the active screen or the selected help button See page 19 Getting Help Instrument Software The following instrument software upgrades and PC tools are available on the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com You must have a valid software key for the instrument serial number to install instrument software PC based software tools do not require an option key SA2600 Software The SA2600 upgrade archive file upgrades the SA2600 instrument software to the latest version Upgrade Archive File SA2600 PC The SA2600 simulator software provides a PC simulation of the instrument functionality The Application simulator can display saved instrument measurement results create and edit mask test files and Installation File so on The only limit to the PC simulator is that it cannot take measurements SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual IX Preface iMap Converter PC Application Installation File Signal DB Editor PC Application Installation File USB Slave Device PC Registration Utility VirtualCE PC Application Installation File The iMap Converter PC tool lets you convert image or industry standar
90. tional measurement parameters Tap the Help button to display information on that drawer SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Display Control Buttons The Display Control buttons let you select the type of signal display move the signal display area and turn markers on and off Element Description Spectrum button Displays the Spectrum measurement See page 22 Display a Spectrum Signal When displaying a spectrum this button is replaced with the DPX Spectrum button DPX Spectrum button Displays the DPX Spectrum measurement See page 25 Display a DPX Spectrum Signal When displaying a DPX spectrum this button is replaced with the Spectrum button Front Trace button Selects which trace is in front on the display Tap the button to cycle through all enabled traces The Trace field in the Spectrum drawer shows the front trace name and trace type See the online help topic The Trace Tab for more information Zoom button Lets you zoom expand the waveform by changing the span Tap and drag from left to right to zoom in expand the waveform Tap and drag from right to left to zoom out shrink the waveform The zoom function only works in the horizontal frequency span axis for most waveforms For Spectral Correlation Plots the zoom function works in both the horizontal and vertical axis Signal Classification and Spectral Correlation measurements on the SA2600 require Option SC1
91. trigger event on the waveform for all trigger modes except Free Run m In Spectrum based measurements IF level triggering can occur even when no part of the displayed waveform reaches the specified trigger threshold level This happens because trigger level detection is done on the total signal power in the span bandwidth while the displayed spectrum waveform shows the signal power divided into RBW intervals across the span For modulated signals with bandwidths wider than the RBW setting the signal spectrum power level in any RBW interval is lower than the total signal power detected by the trigger system m Certain settings or combinations of settings can disable External triggering When triggering is disabled the instrument displays a yellow highlighted notification message for a short period and disables the Trigger tab controls Changing the settings to those that allow triggering enables the Trigger tab controls The following are the most common causes of disabled triggering Setting Span greater than 20 MHz Setting any combination of Span and Resolution BW RBW that requires multiple signal acquisitions to take a measurement Selecting DPX Audio Demod or Signal Strength measurement modes including Signal Classification Audio Demod mode 32 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Operating Basics Signal Classification Signal Classification helps you determine the various parameters of an unidentified signal Signal Classifi
92. tronix provides a map file conversion program called iMap Converter that you can download from the Tektronix Web site iMap Converter lets you convert graphical image files or map files for use with the instrument iMap tool Types of images or files that you can convert include m BMP JPEG GIF TIFF and PNG graphical images map images building floor plans aerial photographs m Industry standard MapInfo Interchange Format MIF ArcInfo Shape shp USGS Digital Line Graph opt geophysical coordinate maps Other iMap Converter features include m Easily capture images from Google Earth or Microsoft MapPoint to create geophysical coordinate map files for use with GPS measurement mapping Manually assign geophysical coordinates latitude longitude to image files such as building floor plans or screen capture map images to create a grid map for use with GPS measurement plotting m Combine multiple coordinate map files into a single large map file To install the iMap Converter program on a PC 1 Go to the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Click Software Downloads on the left side of the screen to open the Software Downloads Web page Enter imapconverter single word in the Search by keyword field and click Go Select the iMap Converter link to download the software Follow the installation instructions on the download page To open the iMap Converter tool on the PC select Start gt Programs gt Tektronix gt iMapConverter
93. ttings and close the dialog box SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Date Time Properties SM T WT F5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 27 PE oz eral Coal 2464 107 Current Time 12 19 25 PM Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada TOM 1 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canadai o GMT 08 00 Tijuana Baja California GMT 11 00 Midway Island Samoa GMT 12 003 International Date Line West Installation Starting the SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer Application The SA2600 application starts automatically when you power on the instrument for the first time If the SA2600 application does not start automatically or you have stopped the application use either of the following methods to start the application Double tap the SA2600 icon on the instrument screen File view Setup Tools Sa T gt Running E FAR or 7 Ref Level 19 dem AutoLevel 4 Span 20 000000 MHz gt Y Freq 879 713643 MHz Spectrum RBW ia Auto 3 285 kHz Vertical Scale E dB div osc 2 Trace 1 Normal m Select Start gt Programs gt Tektronix Applications gt SA2600 The instrument opens the application The Microsoft WindowsCE taskbar displays a button for each running application To bring the application to the front of the screen tap the SA2600 button in the taskbar Cs do pa E 879 713643MH2 gt 869 993643 MHz O 875 073643 MHz _ M A Tracel 47 99 dem
94. us obtain battery manufacture date and charge capacity information and set power saving modes to maximize instrument run time To open the Power Management tool select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double tap the Power Management icon You can also open the Power Management tool by double tapping on the power icon in the Windows CE system tray The power icon is either a power plug or a battery depending on the current instrument power source Battery Maintenance and Handling Lithium lon rechargeable batteries require routine maintenance and care in their use and handling See the Battery Maintenance online help topics for information on battery characteristics replacement storage handling precautions transportation and disposal and recycling 6 SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Installation Powering On and Off the Instrument and Functional Verification 1 Tap the On Standby button to power on the instrument The instrument WindowsCE Status bar shows the Battery icon when the instrument is operating on battery power and the External Power Connected icon when the instrument is operating with an external adapter To power off the instrument tap the On Standby button again For information on the instrument on standby power modes see the online help Start gt Help gt Tektronix Basics gt Shutting Down the Instrument 1901 003 2 For functional verification watch the screen Verify tha
95. w measurement causes the instrument to complete logging the previous measurement type change to the new measurement and then continue logging the new measurement in the same log file This feature lets you record several different measurements in a single file Contact Tektronix Customer Support for information about the binary file structure SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Remote Instrument Access Remote Instrument Access Remote instrument access lets you m Remotely control the instrument from a PC directly or through a network m Transfer data measurement setup map and other files to and from the instrument m Print measurement data and screen shots to a network printer The two remote access methods are Ethernet and ActiveSync An Ethernet connection is much faster than a ActiveSync connection but the ActiveSync connection is better for instrument to PC file interchange Each access method requires unique configuration steps which are described in the following sections Configure the Instrument Network Settings 1 Work with your network administrator to determine the IP address of the SA2600 instrument If the network has DHCP enabled the instrument will automatically obtain an IP address when powered on and connected to the network If your network does not support DHCP or you need a fixed IP address for your instrument have your system administrator provide you with an address 2 Connect a standard Ethernet cable f
96. ys a vertical bar between Max Hold and Min Hold Average displays average of N specified by user acquisitions 1 lt N lt 200 Q data from can be exported in the following formats IQT in phase and quadrature phase data for post processing with RSAVu CSV comma separated values in ASCII format MAT Matlab compatible file format Table 6 Signal Analysis and Monitoring Characteristics Characteristic AM Demodulation Measurement Frequency Minimum Input Signal Level Typical Audio Measurement Bandwidth FM Demodulation Measurement Frequency Minimum Signal Level Typical Maximum Signal Deviation Description Provides an audio output signal after AM demodulation of the user selected signal As previously selected 100 dBm 8 kHz Provides an audio output signal after FM demodulation of the user selected signal As previously selected 100 dBm Up to 100 kHz SA2600 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual Specifications Table 6 Signal Analysis and Monitoring Characteristics cont Audio Measurement 8 kHz 15 kHz 75 kHz or 200 kHz Bandwidth Maximum Audio 15 kHz Output Bandwidth Signal Strength Provides both an audio tone and a visual display that are related to the strength of the user Indicator selected signal Input Signal Level 120 dBm minimum Measurement As previously selected Frequency Measurement Up to 20 MHz dependent upon span and RBW setting Bandwidth Tone Type Variable beep rate or var

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