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User's Guide DSA1000A Series Spectrum Analyzer

1. Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Volume 100 Demod Time 100 ms BW RBW Auto 1 MHz VBW Auto 1 MHz V R Ratio 1 Filter Type Gauss Sweep Time Auto 100 ms Auto SWT Normal Mode Cont Numbers 1 Points 601 Source TG Off Power Sweep Off Ref Trace Off Freq Offset 0 Hz TG Level 0 dBm TG Lvl Offset 0 dB Normalize Off Norm Ref Lvl 0 dB Norm Ref Pos 10096 Trig Trig Type Free Run Trig Level 0 dBm Edge Positive Measure Meas Fctn Off Meas Mode Cont Measure Setup T Power Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp TP Type Peak Start Line 0 us User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 107 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Stop Line 100 ms ACP Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp Main CH BW 2 MHz Adj CH BW 2 MHz CH Spacing 2 MHz Chan Power Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp Integ BW 2 MHz CH Pwr Span 3 MHz OBW Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp Max Hold Off OBW Span 2 MHz Power Ratio 99 EBW Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp Max Hold Off EBW Span 2 MHz EBW X dB 10 dB C N Ratio Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp Offset Freq 2 MHz Noise BW 2 MHz Carrier BW 2 MHz Harmo Dist Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp NO of Harmo 10 Harmonic ST 10 ms TOI 2 108 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RI
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3. RIGOL Specification Dimensions W xH x D 399 mm x 223 mm x 159 mm 15 7 inches x 8 78 inches x 6 26 inches approximate Weight Without battery 6 2 kg 13 7 lbs approximate With battery 7 4 kg 16 3 Ibs approximate User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map Chapter 7 Menu Map This chapter provides a visual representation of the front panel keys and associated menu keys Refer to Front Panel Key Reference for key function descriptions Subjects in this chapter AMPT BW Demod Detector Display FREQ Marker Marker Fctn Marker gt Meas Meas Setup Peak Print Setup SPAN Storage Sweep System Source Trace Trig User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL 7 1 RIGOL Menu Map Amplitude Units Select AMPT Auto Scale dBm Off Ref Level ORARE dBmV Antenna Input Atten 10 dB dBuV Cable Auto Manual Scale Div na dw Volts Other Scale Type Watts User Log Lin Units dBm 1 2 1 1 1 1 Amplitude Corrections Edit Ref Offset Select Point 0 00 dB Off 1 Correction Frequency Auto Range Du tae SPA RF Preamp Edit gt Amplitude On Off 0 00 dB Corrections Freq Interp Del Point Log Lin Delete MaxMixL Corr Table 10 00 dBm On Off Inp
4. Sm 4 RICOL z Figure 1 12 USB remote control connection 7 LAN interface Through this interface the analyzer can be connected to your local network for remote control An integrated testing system can be built quickly as the analyzer conforms to the LXI Core 2011 Device class instrument standards Figure 1 13 LAN connection 1 12 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Prepare for Use General Inspection 1 Inspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting from shipment RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance rework or replacement of the unit Inspect the instrument In case of any damage or defect or failure notify your RIGOL sales representative Check the accessories The accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in Appendix A Option and Accessories f the accessories are incomplete or damaged please notify your RIGOL sales representative User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 13 RIGOL Quick Start Disassemble the Front Panel Cover Before putting your analyzer into action remove the front panel cover by releasing latches
5. Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 0 dB to 50 dB Unit dB Knob Step 5 dB Direction Key Step 5 dB Keyboard Step 1dB Scale Div Sets the logarithmic units per vertical grid division on the display Key Points By changing the scale the displayed amplitude range is adjusted The amplitude that can be displayed is from reference level minus 10 times the current scale value to the reference level You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 9 Scale Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 0 1 dB to 20 dB Unit dB Knob Step Scale gt 1 step 1 dB Scale lt 1 step 0 1 dB Direction Key Step in 1 2 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Scale Type Sets the Scale Type of Y axis to Lin or Log the default is Log Key Points In Log scale type the Y axis denotes the logarithmic coordinates the value shown at top of the grid is the reference level and the grid size is equal to the scale value The unit of Y axis will be automatically switched into the default dBm when the scale type is changed from Lin to Log In Lin scale type the Y axis denotes the linear coordinates the value shown at the top of the grid is the reference level and the bottom of the grid shows 0 V The grid size is 1096 of the Reference level and
6. marker frequency readout x reference frequency uncertainty 1 x span 10 x resolution bandwidth marker frequency resolution Frequency Counter Resolution 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Uncertainty marker frequency readout x reference frequency uncertainty counter resolution Note Reference frequency uncertainty aging rate x time from the last calibration till now temperature drift Note Unless otherwise noted the specifications listed are those when the tracking generator is turned off 6 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Specification RIGOL Frequency Span Range DSA1030A 0 Hz 100 Hz to 3 GHz DSA1030A TG Uncertainty span number of sweep points 1 SSB Phase Noise Carrier Offset 10 kHz lt 88 dBc Hz typical 100 kHz lt 100 dBc Hz typical 1 MHz lt 110 dBc Hz typical Note Typical fc 500 MHz RBW lt 1 kHz sample detector number of trace averages gt 50 Bandwidth Resolution Bandwidth 10 Hz to 1 MHz in 1 3 10 3dB step Resolution Bandwidth 200 Hz 9 kHz 120 kHz 6dB 1MHz RBW Accuracy 596 nominal Shape Factor 60dB 3dB 5 nominal Video Bandwidth 3dB 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1 3 10 step Amplitude Measurement Range Range DANL to 30 dBm Maximum nput Level DC Voltage 50V CW RF Power attenuation 2 20d
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8. DSa tong RIGOL Web Enable Welcome Page Network Network Settings es LXI Welcome to Web of DSA 00 01 17 VISA TCPAP Stang TCPIPO 172 16 3 148 INSTR Auto MDIX Capable NO VISA USB Conmect Sting USBO QrtAB t 0x04B0 DSA1A124400148 INSTR Web Icanancason Indicator 2006 RIGOL Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 6 LXI Webpage Note f you want to view or modify the network settings of the instrument click Network Settings and input the initial password RIGOL uppercase letters are required in the popup window by default the user name is empty Besides you can click E Security to modify the password 4 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Remote Control RIGOL Remote Control via GPI B 1 Connect the device Connect the analyzer to the PC configured with GPIB card using RIGOL USB GPIB interface converter option by referring to GPIB extended connection in Figure 1 4 2 Install the driver of the GPI B card Install the driver of the GPIB card which has been correctly connected to the PC 3 Setthe GPI B address Set the GPIB address of the spectrum analyzer by refering to I O Settings gt GPIB 4 Search for device resources Start up Ultra Sigma and click to open the following interface Then click Search and the software searches for the GPIB analyzer resources to PC automatically The descript
9. Use PC software to send SCPI commands Users can use the PC software Ultra Sigma of RIGOL to send SCP commands to control the spectrum analyzer remotely This spectrum analyzer can communicate with PC through USB LAN and GPIB with the USB GPIB interface converter provided by RIGOL instrument buses This chapter will give a detailed introduction of how to use Ultra Sigma to control the spectrum analyzer remotely through various interfaces For the Ultra Sigma software and its operation methods please contact RIGOL salesmen or technical support Subjects in this chapter WB Remote Control via USB B Remote Control via LAN B Remote Control via GPIB User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 4 1 RIGOL Remote Control Remote Control via USB 1 Connect the device Connect the analyzer with your PC as shown in Figure 1 12 2 Install the USB drive As the analyzer is a USBTMC device after you connect the spectrum analyzer to the PC and turn both on the spectrum analyzer is automatically configured to USB interface the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed on the PC Please install the USB Test and Measurement Device IVI driver following the directions in the wizard 3 Search for device resources Start up Ultra Sigma and the software searches for the analyzer resources USB TMC connected with PC automatically You can also click to search for the resources manually 4 View the resources The resources fo
10. Average times of trace Cursor X Current value of Cursor X Note that X indicates different physical quantity in different functions Cursor Y Current value of Cursor Y Note that Y indicates different physical quantity in different functions Invalid data Current measured data is invalid as a full sweep didn t complete after the system parameters have been modified 23 Menu pages Sweep position Show total number of pages and current page number Current sweep position 24 Sweep time Sweep time User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Quick Start User interface legends Continued Description Span or stop frequency The frequency range of current sweep channel can be expressed by a combination of center frequency and span or a combination of start frequency and stop frequency Manual symbol Parameters non auto coupling VBW Video bandwidth Spectrum line area For displaying spectrum line RBW Resolution bandwidth Center or starting frequency The frequency range of current sweep channel can be expressed by a combination of center frequency and span or a combination of starting frequency and stop frequency 31 Y scale Label of Y scale 32 Parameter status Icons on the left side of the screen indicate the status of system parameters 33 Detection type Pos peak Neg peak Sample Normal RMS Avg Voltage Avg a
11. Chapter5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To help you solve commonly encountered problems we have listed some typical issues with their respective solutions If the problems persist contact RIGOL and prepare your device information System gt I nformation gt System Info 1 The screen still dark no display after power on 1 Check if the fan is running If running the connection of the internal screen cable may be loose f not the instrument has failed to power up please refer to step 2 or 3 2 If the battery China only is used for power supply Check whether the battery is in good condition and whether it is correctly installed Check whether the battery status indicator II at the front panel goes on if not the battery contains no electricity and please charge the battery 3 If AC power is used for power supply Check whether the power supply is correctly connected or the power switch is turned on Check whether the power fuse is burned If a new fuse needs to be installed please select one with these specifications 250V AC T2A 5 mmx20 mm 2 Unresponsive keys or wrong response 1 Press all the keys on the front panel to make sure that each of them is normal after power on 2 Press gt Self Test gt Key Test to see if all keys are working properly 3 If a key is not working do not disassemble the instrument by yourself and contact RIGOL 3 The spectrum lines on the
12. Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 509 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Use marker to measure 1 2 Reset the analyzer Press Set the parameters Press Press Center Freq and enter 200 MHz Press Stop Freq and enter 400 MHz Press Press RBW and enter 100 kHz Now you can see the fundamental wave the second harmonic and third harmonic of the signal Use the Peak and Marker functions to measure Press Execute peak searching and activate a marker whose fundamental wave is marked with frequency of 100 MHz and amplitude of 10 dBm Press Marker Press Delta Press Peak Press Next Peak The Ref of the marker is then placed at the fundamental wave while the Delta is at the second harmonic The measured value would be the frequency offset is 100 MHz and the amplitude difference is 31 18 dB Press Next Peak The Ref of the marker is placed at the fundamental wave while the User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 25 RIGOL Measurement Examples Delta is at the third harmonic The measured value would be the frequency offset is 200 MHz and the amplitude difference is 40 45 dB 3 Measurement result The fundamental wave and harmonics are shown in the figure below o Ref 0 00 dBm Att 10 dB sMarker1_ 20 IR 10 Delta Marker 200 000000 MHz 40 45 dB 100 VBW 100 00 kHz Figu
13. S Cex 10MHz IN OUT J amp esl OQ E i HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER UNLESS BY SPECIFIED PERSONNEL WARNING MAINTAIN GROUND TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK En 34 Lock hole LAN interface USB Device interface Figure 1 7 Rear panel overview 1 AC power connector Available AC power supply types AC 100 V 120 V 45 Hz 440 Hz AC 200 V 240 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 2 Rechargeable battery China Only An optional power source of 10 V 18 V a fully charged battery can provide 3 hours of continuous operation 3 TRIGGER IN A BNC external trigger signal input port see figure below 1 10 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Ml iba C Figure 1 8 TRIGGER IN connection 4 10MHz IN OUT The BNC input or output of the 10 MHz reference clock see figure below Figure 1 9 10 MHz IN OUT connection 5 VGA port This port provides a VGA signal output which is used through a VGA cable see figure below Figure 1 10 VGA port connection User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 11 RIGOL Quick Start 6 USB Device interface This configurable USB port permits external USB devices It supports PictBridge printer and remote control connection UHUHHHUHUHHHHUH nununununnnmnnanm Figure 1 11 PictBridge printer connection jo
14. 3 5 7 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Pass Fail Measurement I nterface 23 37 23 2009 11 26 Status o Ref 0 00 dBm Att 1008 100 Center Freq 100 RBW 3 300 00 kHz Pass Fail Pass 278 PF Ratio 100 00 Hum Upper X Axis Connected Hum Lower X Axis Amp Connected No 1 Figure 2 23 Interface of Pass Fail measurement Result The results under this mode contain the pass number and the Pass Ratio 1 Limit Selects the desired limit lines including Upper and Lower and then sets the condition according to the Edit menu Note T2 and T3 here are used for marking the Upper and Lower limits separately 2 Test Enables or disables the test function Each limit has its own switch you can test both together either one or neither Note The Pass Fail menu under the Meas key is only used to control the status of the measurement not the status of Test 3 Edit Edits the properties of the limits User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 75 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 55 Pass Fail menu Parameter Explanation Limit Quickly selects the limit line to be edited Point Sets the number of the point to be edited The range is from 1 to 200 X axis Enters the frequency or time of the point you are editing Amplitude Enters the amplitude of the point you are editing within 400 dBm and 330 dBm Connected Connects this point w
15. 7 Printing task canceled 8 Printing task resumed 10 USB Disk connected The USB storage device has already been connected and is waiting for initialization 11 USB Disk installed successfully 12 USB Disk removed 13 Start updating firmware Updating firmware please wait and keep the connection between the USB storage device and the analyzer For more information about updates please refer to the Service Manual or report the error to your distributor or to your RIGOL technical support 14 Updating firmware completed Updating firmware is finished the new firmware program will be executed automatically as soon as you restart the device 15 Saving file completed 16 To Recover file existed 17 Load data with old revision Loading data from the old edition to the current which may cause a User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 5 RIGOL Troubleshooting failure to work 18 The last spell char is allowed to input 19 Please select the valid file type 30 LAN connected 31 LAN disconnected 41 Welcome to User Mode 50 Please Confirm and press twice 51 The display was locked please press Esc to unlock 52 Display unlocked 54 Please select the valid file 55 It is not allowed to delete folder 56 Fail to load file 57 Local Disk is being Formatted please wait for a moment 58 Formatting is finished 60 Software version is not matched file loading is failed 61 Invalid source 62 Select where to load ant
16. ATT03301H User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 8 1 PA DSA1030 Options RIGOL Appendix CB NM NM 75 L 1 N M N M RF Cable 2G CB NM SMAM 75 L N M SMA M RF Cable RF Demo Kit Transmitter TX1000 RF Demo Kit Receiver RX1000 VSWR Bridge 1 MHz to 2 GHz VB1020 Note For more details about DSA1000 series spectrum analyzer please refer to DSA1000 Series Spectrum Analyzer User s Guide 8 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Appendix RIGOL Appendix B Warranty RIGOL warrants that its products mainframe and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period If a product is proven to be defective within the respective period RIGOL guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective To get repair service please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office RIGOL does not provide other warranty items except the one being provided by this warranty statement The warranty items include but not being subjected to the hint guarantee items related to tradable characteristic and any particular purpose RIGOL will not take any responsibility in cases regarding to indirect particular and ensuing damage User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 8 3 RIGOL Appendix Appendix C General Care and Cleaning General Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time Cleaning Clean
17. Executes a peak search and uses the frequency of current peak as the center frequency of the analyzer The function is invalid in Zero Span mode Ref 4 00 dBm Marker1 45 700 MHz 9 53 dBm 74 Center Freq 55 z RBW 1 0 2 VBW 1 0000 MHz Figure 2 2 Before the Peak gt CF User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 7 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference _4Ref_ 4 00 dBm Marker1 45 700 MHz 9 55 dBm 74 Center Freq 5 700 Z Span RBW Z VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT Figure 2 3 After the Peak gt CF CF gt Step Sets the current center frequency as the CF step This function is usually used with channel switching Take harmonic waveform measurements for example locate a signal at the center frequency of a channel execute CF gt Step and then continuously press the down direction key to measure each order of harmonic in sequence 2 8 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL SPAN Sets the span value of the analyzer The changing of this parameter will affect other parameters associated with the function and restart the sweep Span Sets the frequency range of the sweep When pressed the frequency mode is switched to Center Freq and Span in order to enter the desired parameter data In this mode parameters you specified are always shown at the lower left and right sides of the display grid Key Points The start and stop frequencies are changed with the span automatically In manual span mode
18. On Off Menu Map FREQ Frequency Center Fre FREQ 1 5000000 de Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq 3 0000000 GHz Freq Offset 0 Hz CF Step 300 00000 MHz Auto Manual Signal Track Peak gt CF 1 2 1 1 Frequency CF gt Step 2 2 RIGOL 7 7 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map RIGOL Marker Marker Mkr Trace Select Mkr Marker ami ec gt 1 Normal 2 Delta 3 Delta Pair Math Ref Delta Span Pair Auto Span center Off Mkr Trace Auto 1 2 1 1 Marker Readout l Readout Frequency Frequency Mkr Table Due en Period All Off ATime 1 ATime 2 2 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 8 Menu Map RIGOL Marker Fctn Marker Fctn Freq Count Marker Select Mkr State Fctn 1234 On Of Resolution Noise Mkr 1 000 kHz Auto Manaul N dB BW 3 00 dB Function Off Freq Count 1 1 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 9 RIGOL Menu Map Marker gt Marker gt Marker gt Mkr gt CF Mkr gt Step Mkr gt Start Mkr gt Stop Mkr gt Ref MkrA gt CF MkrA gt Span 1 1 7 10 User s Guide
19. Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Main CH BW 100 Min 1Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence Sets the frequency bandwidth of the adjacent channels The Adj CH BW is related to the Main CH BW which can be set within Main CH BW 20 and Main CH BW X 20 You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 35 The adjacent channel bandwidth of ACP measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Adj CH BW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 5 CH Spacing Sets the spacing between the main and adjacent channels e Changing this parameter may adjust the channel distance from the main to the upper and lower You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 36 Spacing of the ACP measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step CH Spacing 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Chan Pwr Measurement I nterface E
20. Ref 12 00 dBm Att MET Freq RBW Channel Power Channel Power Power Spectral Density VBW 300 00 kHz Avg Mode Front Panel Key Reference Marker1 45 500 MHz 16 34 dBm Span SWT Exp Avg Num Integ BW Figure 2 17 Interface of Chan Pwr measurement Result The results under Chan Pwr measurement contain Channel Power and Power Spectral Density Channel Power the power within the integral bandwidth Power Spectral Density the power which is normalized to 1 Hz within the integral bandwidth Unit is dBm Hz Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode Integ BW and Ch Pwr Span 1 AvgNum Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 37 Average number for Chan Pwr measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 Integ BW Sets the bandwidth of
21. Table 1 2 Function keys description Keys Description Sweep keys Sets the center start and stop frequency as well as the signal tracking function FREQ Sets the frequency sweep span Sets the reference level RF attenuator scale and the unit of Y axis etc Sets the Resolution Bandwidth and Video Bandwidth of the analyzer Sets the sweep time sweep mode sweep numbers in single mode and the sweep points Searches signals automatically within full frequency range User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 3 RIGOL Quick Start Function keys description Continued Description Sets the trigger mode and corresponding parameters Single Sets the sweep mode to Single Continue Sets the sweep mode to Continue Function setup Detector Sets the detection mode of the analyzer Sets the parameters relate to sweep trace Sets the demodulation Sets the tracking generator Select a desired advanced measurement function Sets the parameters for the selected measurement function sure Reads the amplitude frequency and sweep time of a certain point on the trace Sets other system parameters based on the current marker value Special function such as noise marker N dB bandwidth measure and frequency counting Searches the peak and opens the Peak menu immediately Measures the left peak directly Measures the rig
22. User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 81 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2 Period In this type Normal marker shows the reciprocal value of frequency and the other types show the reciprocal value of frequency difference When the frequency difference is zero the displayed value is infinite with 10 Ts displaying Note this type is invalid in Zero span mode 3 ATime In this type Normal marker shows the time difference between where the marker is located and the start of the sweep while the other types show the sweep time difference between the Delta Marker and Reference Marker The default readout in Zero span mode is ATime 4 1 ATime In this type the reciprocal value of sweep time difference between the Delta Marker and Reference Marker will be shown When the time difference is zero the displayed value is infinite with 100THz displaying Note this type is available only in Zero span mode when a Delta type marker is selected and suitable for the frequency measurement of a video signal Marker Table Displays all the opened markers on the lower portion of the screen including Marker number D represents normal marker or Delta marker R represents Reference marker Trace number Marker readout type X axis and Amplitude readout Through this table you can view the measured value from multiple points The table allows for up to eight markers to be displayed at one time Pressing to select the readout window and turning the kno
23. 2 69 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Harmo Dist Measurement Interface 5 Ref 5 00 dBm 95Center Freq amp 3 MHz Span RBW 00 2 VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 10 10 Amp THD 3 30 1 0 z 0 1 Harmonics Sweep Time 10 000 MS 4 40 30 MHZ Y z 46 16 dBm 10 1 0014 of Harmo Figure 2 21 Interface Dist measurement Result The results under this mode contain the amplitude of each harmonic and THD Up to 10 times harmonics can be measured Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode NO of Harmo and Harmonic ST Sweep Time 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput 2 70 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 50 Average number for Harmo Dist measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 NO of Harmo Sets the number of harmonics to be measured which is used for calcul
24. 25 TG Level Offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 200 dB to 200 dB Unit dB Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB Power Sweep Enables or disables the power sweep function If enabled the power from the TG varies with the sweep rate of the analyzer within the specified range from start to stop frequency and increases gradually starting from the specified TG power see TG level within specified power range see Power Range If disabled the TG output is fixed at the specified power see TG level Ampl dBm A POWER 37 52 res en Sn oe e e D eae en Range TG Level z Start Freq TG Output Stop Freq Freq Hz Figure 2 14 Power sweep 2 44 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Power Range Sets the power range that can be output from the TG while in power sweep mode forming the boundary parameters under the Power Sweep mode together with the TG Level You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 26 Power Range of TG Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 0 dB to 20 dB Unit dB Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB Freq Offset Sets the offset between the TG signal frequency and the current sweep frequency of the analyzer Key Points e Ifa frequency offset is ge
25. 4 USB Host interface connections 2 GEN OUTPUT 502 The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through an N male connector see figure below Note that the tracking generator function is only applicable to DSA1030A TG 1 8 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL 1 Figure 1 5 Tracking generator output connection CAUTI ON Reverse power or voltage mustn t be higher than 1 W or 50 V DC to avoid damages to the tracking generator 3 PROBE POWER This connector provides two lines of power supply to a RF probe 15 V 150 mA and 12 6 V 150 mA 4 RFINPUT 500 The RF input may be connected to a device under measure via an N male connector see figure below Figure 1 6 RF input connection CAUTI ON AN To avoid damages to the instrument signals at the input terminal must be less than 50 V DC voltage components and 30 dBm 1 W AC RF components User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 9 RIGOL Quick Start Rear Panel TRIGGER IN 10MHz IN OUT VGA port Battery AC power connector TRIGGER IN Zz ane Q
26. 59 PK Excursn RIGOL Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 0 dB to 200 dB Unit dB Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 1 dB 2 PKThresh Assigns a minimum for the peak amplitude A real peak should always be beyond the limit you specified Table 2 60 PK Thresh Parameter Explanation Default 90 dBm Range 200 dBm to 0 dBm Unit dBm dBm mV uV Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 1 dBm 3 Peak Search Sets the peak search condition The available options are Maximum and Para e f Maxis selected the system searches for the maximum on the trace e f Para is selected the system searches for the peak that meets the parameter condition on the trace This setting has meaning only for the peak search which will be executed when pressing the key on the front panel while other searches such as Next Peak Peak Right Peak Left and Min Search are all based on the Para you specified User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Peak Table Open the Peak Table you will see a peak list that meets the parameter condition with Frequency and Amplitude shown The table allows up to 10 such peaks EI 10 00 dBm Att Markeri 99 450 MHz 11 21 dBm s p 1106 enter Freq 255 00 MHz RBW 1 0000 MHz VBW 1 0000 MHz Peak Table Peak Figure 2 28 Peak Table 1 State Turn on or off the Peak Table the default is Off 2 Peak Sort Chooses
27. 90 00 dB Peak Left Peak Search Max Param Min Search Peak Peak Cont Peak On Off Search Para 1 2 1 1 Peak Peak Table PK Readout Peak Table State Normal On Off Peak Sort gt DL Freq Ampt Pk Readout p lt DL Normal 2 2 1 1 1 1 7 17 RIGOL Menu Map Print Setup Print Page Size Print Setup Print gt Default Resume A4 Cancel A5 Orientation Portr Landsc A6 Page Size Default a B5 Inverted On Off Palette Gray Color 1 2 1 1 Print Qualities FileTypes EN VOBIS Default Default Date Prints Normal Exif JPEG On Off Qualities Draft Default FileTypes E Fi Default 2 2 1 1 1 1 7 18 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map SPAN Span SPAN Span 3 0000000 GHz Full Span Zero Span Zoom In Zoom Out Last Span 1 1 RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Menu Map Storage Storage File Type File Ty
28. A R 2 11000 kHz 0 01 dB 100 Center Freq 100 VBW 300 00 kHz Figure 3 3 Measure an AM signal User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 7 RIGOL Measurement Examples Method 2 Use AM demodulation function Procedures 1 2 Reset the analyzer Press Preset Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 10 MHz Demodulate the signal Press Demod Press Demod and enter the lower menu Press AM to turn on AM demodulation function The frequency can be described by the acuity level of the speaker Set the parameters of AM demodulation function Press Demod Setup and enter the lower menu Press Speaker to select whether or not to use the speaker under this function Press Demod Time and set the desired demodulating time 3 8 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Phase Noise The analyzer gives an easy way to measure the phase noise In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 50 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Userthe noise marker to measure 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq
29. Bedingungen k nnen auf dem Produkt erscheinen DANGER weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefahrdung hin die sofort geschehen kann WARNING weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gef hrdung hin die m glicherweise nicht sofort geschehen CAUTION weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gef hrdung hin und bedeutet dass eine m gliche Besch digung des Instruments oder anderer Gegenst nde auftreten kann Symbole auf dem Produkt Diese Symbole k nnen auf dem Produkt erscheinen A A h Gef hrliche Sicherheits Spannung Hinweis Schutz erde Geh usemasse Erde User s Guide for DSA1000A Series IX RIGOL DSA1000A Series Overview DSA1000A Series Spectrum Analyzer is designed with small volume light weight high cost performance and having an easy operated keyboard layout Features include a high definition 8 5 inch TFT color LCD easy to understand settings and messages on the display interface standard or configurable USB LAN and GPIB communication interfaces that enable users to display or control the instrument over virtual terminals and remote networks It is widely used in education science corporate centers industrial production and many other fields Main features Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3 GHz Display Average Noise Level DANL 148 dBm Phase Noise 88 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset Typical Total Amplitude Accuracy 1 0 dB e Minimum Resolution Bandwidth 10 Hz e Standard with EMI Filter and Quasi Peak Detect
30. EN WELT 90 10 Center Freq 2 Span RBW 2 VBW 30 000 kHz SWT Channel Power Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Channel Power 9 61 dBm Integ BW 1 000000 MHz Power Spectral Density 69 61 dBm Hz CH Pwr Span 2 000000 MHz Figure 3 8 Channel power measurement result 3 18 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 5009 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the power distribution 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press OBW 3 Modify the occupied bandwidth settings Press Meas Setup Press OBW Span and enter 2 MHz Press Power Ratio and enter 99 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are 53 333 kHz Occupied bandwidth and 0 Hz Transmit frequency error see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 19 RIGOL Measurement Examples gRef 00dBm Att 1008 10 center Freq 1 2 Span RBW 3 Hz SWT Occupied BandWidth Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Occupied BandWidth Hz OBW Span Transmit Freq Er
31. Main CH BW 2 56 Pk Readout 2 92 Marker Table 2 82 PK TAPES see 2 91 Max Hold 2 37 2 62 2 65 Pos Peak ccesesececeeeseeeeeeeeeaeeees 2 34 MaxMIXL iiie teme s 2 19 Power AUG ciis iter 2 38 Meas Mode 2 51 Power Once ede tenda 2 94 Menu Hold 2 103 Power Range res 2 45 Min Hold eere 2 38 Power Ratio ccce 2 63 Min Search needs 2 90 Power Spectral Density 2 58 Mkr Trace cee 2 81 Power Sweep sssseseeeee 2 44 Mkrs m CF ne 2 84 Prefix Switch ceee 2 116 Mkr Ref esseeeenm 2 85 Preset Type oce Re 2 94 Mkr gt Start cccccccecseeeeeeeeeeeees 2 84 Probe POWEL cccceseceeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 97 Mk gt Stepi a a 2 84 Quasi Peak ie e 2 36 Mkr gt Stp i ea a aaa an 2 85 RBW nna x eR Gps 2 21 MkrA CF eeeene 2 85 131 51 oco eO OR EN ER 1 3 MkrA Span ccce 2 85 RBW TIGE na 2 23 Msg Switch eccere 2 105 Ref Level 2 12 NSCB BW sio se 2 86 Ref Olsen 2 15 Neg Peak 2 34 Ref Trace 2 47 Next Pedale ues me tta 2 89 reference level sssssese 1 3 Noise BW sseseseeeeese 2 68 Reset nen 2 94 Noise MKi en 2 86 RF Preamp gs teen 2 17 Norm Ref POS 2 46 RMS aeree ruin ERR ETE 2 53 Normale 2 34 2 79 RMS AVG et ce Bere 2 35 Normalize ccce 2 46 SAMPE a 2 34 OBW eoe a i 2 50 Save Preset esere 2 94 Offset Freq ccce 2 68 Scale Type 2 14 Pass Falls seo Rh e ied 2 51 Scale Div Na 2 13 Peak gt CH a
32. That is the more points used the longer the sweep will be Changing the points would also influence other system parameters thus the system restarts the sweep and measurement cycle You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 18 Points Parameter Explanation Default 601 Range 101 to 3001 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 100 Hint The sweep points will automatically change to the maximum 3001 and the menu is grayed out and disabled in Video trigger type e With the increase more than 601 of sweep points the frequency resolution of marker points increases and the sweep speed decreases In addition to the sweep points other parameters such as span resolution bandwidth video bandwidth average detection method and center frequency can also influence the sweep speed 2 26 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Auto Tune Searches for signals automatically throughout the full frequency range adjusts the frequency and amplitude to their optimum and realizes one key signal search and auto setting of parameters 33Ref 33 00 dBm 133 Center Freq Span RBW 00 kl VBW 3 000 kHz SWT Ref 5 00 dBm dw yt or Mya P Center Freq 10 Z 10 000 MHz 3 VBW 300 00 kHz 10 000 ms Figure 2 10 After the Auto Tune User s Guide for DSA1000A Ser
33. Trace A A Constant subtracts a constant from Trace A 2 A Assigns a value to A from Tracel Trace 2 or Trace 3 The default is Trace 1 3 B Assigns a value to B from Trace 1 Trace 2 or Trace 3 The default is Trace 2 4 Constant Sets the value of the constant You can use the numeric keys to modify this parameter Please refer to Parameter I nput for more details Table 2 21 Constant in math operation Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 300 dB to 300 dB Unit dB 5 Operate Enables or disables the display of the math trace The default is Off Note This menu is valid only when A or B in the expression of the math trace is set to the selected type of trace Blank All Turns off all the traces displayed on the screen This operation may stop the current advanced measurement as there is no available data source User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 39 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference AVG Reset Re calculates the trace average Note This function is only available when the trace type is set to Video Avg or Power Avg 2 40 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Demod Sets the demodulation of the analyzer Both AM and FM are available in this device Demod Sets the demodulation type to AM FM or Off the default is Off Key Points The system will enable a marker automatically and place it at the center frequency for AM or FM demodulatio
34. Us If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual please contact RIGOL E mail service rigol com Websites www rigol com User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it To prevent potential hazards please use the instrument only specified by this manual Use Proper Power Cord Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the local country could be used Ground the I nstrument The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord To avoid electric shock it is essential to connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the Protective Earth terminal before connecting any inputs or outputs Connect the Probe Correctly If a probe is used do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric electric potential as the ground Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting the instrument Use Proper Overvoltage Protection Make sure that no overvoltage such as that caused by a thunderstorm can reach the product or else the operator might be exposed to the danger of electric
35. Video External Trig Level a Edge 0 00 dBm Positive Negative 1 1 1 1 7 28 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Appendix RIGOL Chapter 8 Appendix Appendix A Ordering Information Description OrderNumber SPEE MUM ANAYA 9 kHz to 3 GHz with DSA1030A preamplifier xpecHamdinalyzen 9 kHz to 3 GHz with DSA1030A TG preamplifier and tracking generator Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 3 GHz DSA1030 spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 3 GHz with DSA1030 TG preamplifier Front Panel Protective Cover FPCS DSA1000 Quick Guide Hard Copy el Standard A CDROM User s Guide Programming Guide We ccessories USB Cable sd Power Cable e 0 y Preamplifier applicable to DSA1030 and DSA1030 TG Advanced Measurement Module applicable to DSA1030 and DSA1030 TG den Include N SMA Cable BNC BNC Cable N BNC Adaptor N SMA Adaptor 75Q to 50Q Adaptor DSA Utility Kit 900MHz 1 8GHz Antenna 2 4GHz Antenna Include N F N F Adaptor 1pcs N M N M Adaptor 1pcs N M SMA F Adaptor 2pcs N M BNC F Adaptor 2pcs SMA F SMA F RF Adaptor Kit oe Adaptor 1pcs SMA M SMA M Adaptor PRONK ccessories 1pcs BNC T Type Adaptor 1pcs 502 SMA Load 1pcs 500 Impedance Adaptor 1pcs Include 50Q to 75Q Adaptor 2pcs RF CATV Kit Include 6dB Attenuator 1pcs 10dB RF Attenuator Kit Attenuator 2pcs 30dB High Power Attenuator Max Power 100W
36. a rule for peak sorting the default is frequency ascending 3 Pk Readout Sets the peak display condition to Normal gt DL or lt DL e Normal Displaying the first ten qualified peaks in the table e gt DL Displaying the first ten peaks that not only meet the parameter conditions but also have an amplitude greater than the specified Display Line from menu in the table e DL Displaying the first ten peaks that not only meet the parameter conditions but 2 92 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL also have an amplitude smaller than the specified Display Line from Display menu in the table L Peak The shortcut key of the Left peak measurement which has the same function as the L Peak menu under the Peak key Searches the nearest peak located to the left side of the current peak and meets the searching condition and identifies it with a marker R Peak The shortcut key of the Right peak measurement which has the same function as the R Peak menu under the Peak key Searches the nearest peak located to the right side of the current peak and meets the searching condition and identifies it with a marker User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 93 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference System Functions System System related operations Language reset calibration I O settings reference source probe power front switch coupling parameters information status self test time date an
37. and click NL as shown in the figures below Create LAN Instrument Resource Remove Manual Input LAN Instrument IP Auto detect of LAN Instrument Create LAH Instrument Resource Remove Manual Input LAN Instrument IP TCPIP 172 18 3 148 Auto detect of LAN Instrument Search Figure 4 3 Search LAN resources 4 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Remote Control RIGOL 4 View the resources The resources found are shown under the RIGOL Online Resource directory as shown in the figure below LAN GPIB USB TMC 5 Verfya X 77 RIGOL Online Resource 5 3 148 INSTR arch LAN instrument Figure 4 4 View the resource 5 Communication test Right click the resource name DSA1030A TCPIP 172 16 3 148 I NSTR to select SCPI Panel Control to turn on the remote command control panel as shown in the figure below through which you can send commands and read data Figure 4 5 Write and read commands via LAN User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 4 5 RIGOL Remote Control 6 Load LXI webpage The analyzer confirms to LXI Core 2011 Device standards You can load LXI webpage conveniently by right clicking the resource name and selecting LXI Web From the webpage you can see some important information about the analyzer such as the model manufacturer serial number MAC address IP address and etc As shown in the figure below RIGOL Beyond Measure
38. based on the frequency of the current marker e f Normal is selected the start frequency will be set to the frequency of the current marker f Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair is selected the start frequency will be set to the frequency at which the Delta Marker is located The function is invalid in Zero span mode 2 84 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Mkr Stop Sets the stop frequency of the analyzer based on the frequency of the current marker e f Normal is selected the stop frequency will be set to the frequency of the current marker e f Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair is selected the stop frequency will be set to the frequency at which the Delta Marker is located The function is invalid in Zero span mode Mkr Ref Sets the reference level of the analyzer based on the amplitude of the current marker e f Normal is selected the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the current marker f Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair is selected the reference level will be set to the amplitude at which the Delta Marker is located MkrA gt CF Sets the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in the marker type of Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair The function is invalid in Zero span mode MkrA gt Span Sets the span of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in the marker type of Delta Delt
39. be activated if no Marker has been turned on before Press N dB BW and enter 3 dB 3 Measurement result From the active area shown below we can see that the bandwidth of the two points where the signal degrees 3 dB from the current marker is 303 333 kHz User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 11 RIGOL Measurement Examples Marker1 100 00 MHz 9 92 dBm NdBBW 303 333 kHz 3 00 dB 100 Center Freq 100 00 MHz RBW 300 Hz VBW 300 00 kHz Figure 3 5 N dB bandwidth measurement result 3 12 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Time Domain Power The analyzer can measure the time domain power such as the transmitted power in TDMA In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the time domain power 1 2 Reset the analyzer Press Preset Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press T Power Read the measuring result from the measurement frame at the lower left corner Modify the time power settings Press Press Peak Press Start Line and enter 1 ms Press Stop Line and enter 9 ms
40. for DSA1000A Series Menu Map RIGOL Meas Measure Meas Fctn Meas Meas Figi off Restart T Power Pause ACP Resume Chan Pwr us OBW EBW C N Ratio 1 1 1 2 Meas Fctn Harmo Dist TOI Pass Fail 2 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 11 RIGOL Meas Setup T Power T Power T Power Avg Num 10 On Off Menu Map TP Type Avg Mode Exp Repeat Peak TP Type Peak Average Start Line 0 us RMS Stop Line 100 us 1 1 1 1 7 12 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series METU Mapi o EOL ACP ACP Avg Num 10 ACP gt On Off Avg Mode Exp Repeat Main CH BW 2 000000 MHz Adj CH BW 2 000000 MHz CH Spacing 2 000000 MHz 1 1 Channel Power Chan Power Channel Avg Num Power dus une Avg Mode Exp Repeat Integ BW 2 000000 MHz CH Pwr Span 2 000000 MHz 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 13 RIGOL OBW OBW OBW Avg Num 10 On Off Avg Mode Exp Repeat Max Hold On Off OBW Span 2 000000 MHz Power Ratio 99 0096 1 1 EBW EBW EBW i Avg Num 10 On Off Avg Mode Exp Repeat Max H
41. measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters 6 C NRatio Measures the power of both the carrier and noise within specified bandwidth as well as their power ratio Select the C N Ratio measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters 7 Harmo Dist Measures each order harmonic power and THD of the carrier The available range is up to 10 orders and the fundamental wave amplitude must be higher than 50 dBm or else the measurement will be invalid Select the Harmo Dist measurement and press to set corresponding parameters 8 TOI Measures the parameters of the production generated by two signals which have the same amplitude and similar frequency The measured results include the Frequency and Amplitude of the Base Lower Base Upper 3rd Order Lower and 3rd Order Upper signal as well as the Intercepts of both the Base Lower and Base Upper Select the TOI measurement and press to set corresponding parameters 2 50 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 9 Pass Fail Compares the measured curve with the pre edited if the related rules are met the result will be Pass or else is Fail Select the Pass Fail measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters Restart Re executes the active or suspended measurement Pause Suspends the measurement after current measurement However the sweep is continuous whe
42. or off the display line or changes its position This line can be used as either the reference for you to read the measurement result or the threshold value for the peaks displayed in the peak table Key Points e This line is a horizontal reference of which the amplitude is equal to the set value and the amplitude has the same unit with the selected unit from Units You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 62 Display line Parameter Explanation Range Current display amplitude range Unit dBm dBmV dBuV V W Knob Step Step Scale 10 Log scale type Step 0 1 dB Lin scale type Direction Key Step Step Scale Log scale type Step 1 dB Lin scale type Active Fct Selects the position in which the active function is displayed for convenient observation of the measurement result Selectable positions are Top Center and Bottom Pressing Esc key closes the display of the active function 2 102 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Menu Hold Sets the holdtime of the menu to 3s 5s 10s 20s or Infinite The screen enters the Full screen after the specified hold time Graticule Sets the brightness of the grid This parameter can be used to highlight the display of the trace You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more
43. or off the probe power output at the terminal of PROBE POWER This power is supplied with two lines 15 V 150 mA and 12 6 V 150 mA Front Switch Sets the status of the front switch the default is On If On is selected you should press the power key at the front panel to start up the analyzer after turning on the rear switch otherwise the analyzer will start after you turn on the power switch at the rear panel Coupl Param Sets all related parameters automatically according to the coupling relationship Definitions of the coupling parameters 1 CFStep This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the RBW or span in zero span or non zero span mode Refer to CF Step for more details User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 97 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Reference level This parameter maintains a coupling relationship on the max mixing level with either the input attenuator or the preamplifier Refer to Ref Level for more details Input Attenuation This parameter maintains a coupling relationship on the max mixing level with either the reference level or the preamplifier Refer to Ref Level for more details RBW This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the span Refer to RBW for more details VBW This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the RBW Refer to VBW for more details Sweep Time This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the RBW VBW and span Refe
44. pixel In this type you can observe the rangeability of a signal in real time 2 34 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL RMS Avg Calculates the data from the sampling data segment with mean square root operation see equation below and displays the result as a pixel In this type noise can be rejected and weak signals can be clearly observed Equation 2 8 Where Veus RMS value of voltage in V N number of samples assigned for every pixel Yi envelop of the samples in V The reference resistance R can be used for calculating the power P Vas R Voltage Avg Averages all the data from the sampling segment see equation below and displays the result as a pixel N Ve d 307 Equation 2 9 Where V average of voltage in V N number of samples assigned for every pixel Yi envelop of the samples in V User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 35 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Quasi Peak It is a weighted form of peak detector For each data point the detector detects the peaks within the corresponding time interval The peaks detected are weighted using circuit with specified charge and discharge structures as well as the display time constant specified in the CISPR Publication 16 standards and the result is displayed Quasi Peak detector is applicable to EMI testing Note compared to the discharge time the charge time of Quasi Peak detector is much shorter and can
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46. reflect the amplitude as well as time distribution of the signal 2 36 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Trace As the sweep signal is displayed as a trace on the screen you can set parameters about the trace using this key The analyzer allows for up to four traces to be displayed at one time and each trace has its own color Trace 1 yellow Trace 2 purple Trace 3 light blue and Trace 4 green All traces can be set freely except Trace 4 a math operation trace that can only be obtained using the other three traces Select Trace Selects Trace 1 Trace 2 or Trace 3 in order to set the corresponding parameters By default Trace 1 is selected and enabled and the trace type is Clear Write Trace Type Sets the type of the current trace or disables it The system makes calculations of the sample data according to the trace type selected and displays the result The trace type can be Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Video Avg Power Avg Freeze or Blank Every type has its own parameter icon that is shown on the left of screen Take Trace 1 yellow as an example and the icons are as shown in the figures below 1 Clear Write Sets the trace data to the minimum and the value of each point is the data acquired from the real time sample 2 Max Hold Maintains the maximum for each point of the trace and updates each trace point if a new maximum is generated in successive sweeps User
47. s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 37 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 3 Min Hold Maintains the minimum for each point of the trace and updates each trace point if a new minimum is generated in successive sweeps 4 Video Avg Displays the logarithmic average for each point of the trace Traces in this type are smoother 5 Power Avg Display the average of each point of the trace Traces in this type are smoother 6 Freeze Stops updating trace data in order to observe the trace and read the measurement data This type is generally used by traces loaded from storage devices or remote interface as default 7 Blank Disables the trace display and all measurements based on this trace Average Times Sets the number of averages of the selected trace Key Points More averages can reduce the noise and the influence of other random signals thus highlighting the stable signal characteristics The larger the number of averages is the smoother the trace will be You can use the numeric keys to modify this parameter Please refer to Parameter I nput for more details Table 2 20 Number of averages Parameter Explanation Default 100 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step N A Direction Key Step N A User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Trace Math 1 Function Sets the computational method of the math trace A B subtracts Trace B from A A Constant adds a constant to
48. the Scale Div is invalid The unit of Y axis will be automatically switched into the default Volts when the scale type is changed from Log to Lin Other than as mentioned above the unit of Y axis is independent of the Scale Type Units Sets the unit of the Y axis to dBm dBmV dBuV Volts or Watts The units dBm dBmV and dBuV are for Log scaling Volts and Watts are for Linear scaling The default is dBm Key Points See relationships between units Volts 1 dBm 10log x Equation 2 4 R 0 001W dBuV S Yet Equation 2 5 LuV voks Equation 2 6 dBmV zorog ImV 2 14 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2 Watts Volts Equation 2 7 Where R denotes the reference resistance Ref Offset Assigns an offset to the reference level to attempt to compensate for gains or losses generated between the device under measurement and the analyzer Key Points The changing of this value changes both the readout of the reference level and the amplitude readout of the marker but will not impact the position of the curve on the screen You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 10 Reference level offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 300 dB to 300 dB Unit dB Knob Step N A Direction Key Step N A User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 15 R
49. the channel under measure The power of the channel is the power integral within this bandwidth You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 38 Integral bandwidth of Chan Pwr measurement 4 Ch Pwr Span Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Integ BW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence Sets the channel frequency range whose value is the same as the span of the analyzer indicating the frequency range of sweep Changing this parameter would alter the span of the analyzer e This value is related to the Integ BW which can be set within the Integ BW and 20 times of it You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 39 The Channel span of Chan Pwr measurement Parameter Explanation Default 3 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step CH Pwr Span 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 2 60 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL OBW Measurement Interface ED 12 00 dBm 1 2Center Freq 45 Z Span RBW 1 z VBW 100 00 kHz SWT Occupied Band
50. the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions To clean the exterior surface perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the instrument from all power sources 2 Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint free cloth with a mild detergent or water When cleaning the LCD take care to avoid scarifying it N CAUTI ON To avoid damage to the instrument do not expose it to caustic liquids WARNI NG AN To avoid injury resulting from short circuit make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting to a power source 8 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Index Index AN 9 2 82 DCP T 2 49 Active EGG soi eot ines 2 102 Adj CH BW o esc epa is 2 56 ANalyZer a 2 99 ro gt 010 0 nennen 1 3 Auto Range 2 16 Auto Scale 2 11 Auto SWT ssepe diserte rire Saas 2 24 Average noe res 2 53 Average Times cerre 2 38 AXg M0dG re 2 53 AVG NUM iiiaae 2 52 AVG Reset 2 40 Brightness 2 104 C N Ratio ieee 2 50 Cal NOW 2 95 Carrier BW ae 2 69 Carrier PW iua cio oer e 2 67 Center Freq essseeeeeee 2 2 CRs gt Step sse ses RE 2 8 CE Stepa Arena 2 5 CH PES are tum uius 2 55 Ch Pwr Span eere 2 59 CH Spacing ccce 2 57 Channel Power 2 49 2 58 Cleaning aan 8 4 Clear Writes rrinin eiia 2 37 Collapse Dina 2 114 GONE Peak irte thes 2 90 Corr Table nn es 2 19 COIT MIQW sueco ren 2 19 Correction ssseseennne 2 18 Eorrecti ns nn e
51. the span can be set down to 100 Hz the only way into the zero span mode is to press the Zero Span menu option and up to the full span described in Specification e Modifying the span in non zero span mode may cause an automatic change in both CF step and RBW if they were in Auto mode and the change of RBW may influence VBW in Auto VBW mode In non zero span mode variation in the span RBW or VBW would cause a change in sweep time n non zero span mode neither Video trigger nor 1 Atime readout function is valid You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 6 Span Parameter Explanation Default 3 GHz Range 0 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Span 200 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 2 5 sequence Note 0 Hz is available only in zero span User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 9 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Full Span Sets the span of the analyzer to the maximum Zero Span Sets the span of the analyzer to 0 Hz Both the start and stop frequencies will equal the center frequency and the horizontal axis will denote time The analyzer here is measuring the time domain characteristics of amplitude located at the corresponding frequency point Key Points As opposed to the Non zero span the screen shows the time domain characteristics of the fixed frequency comp
52. 1 1 1 1 1 Time Date License License Key Time Date Time vale License gt License gt Input ails STIS Active Select p Page UP Page Down Delete Save Cancel 1 1 1 1 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 25 RIGOL Menu Map Source DSA1030A TG TG Normalize TG Source ic Stor Ref TG Level Normalize 0 00 dBm On Off TG Lvl Offset Norm Ref Lvl 0 00 dB 0 00 dB Power Sweep Norm Ref Pos On Off 100 0096 Power Range Ref Trace 0 00 dB View Blank Freq Offset 0Hz Normalize 1 1 1 1 7 26 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map Trace Trace Trace Select Trace 1 2 3 Trace Type Trace Type Clear Write Clear Write Avg Times 100 Max Hold Trace Math Min Hold Blank All Video Avg AVG Reset Power Avg Freeze 1 1 Blank 1 1 Trace Math RIGOL Function Function gt A B A B A Ti T2 T3 A Const B Ti T2 T3 A Const Const 0 00 dB Operate On Off 1 1 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Menu Map Trig Trig Trig Type Trig Type Free Run Trig gt Free Run Trig Setup Video External 1 1 1 1
53. 1 17 Install the Battery The battery is rechargeable For the charge method refer to the introduction in Charge the Battery WARNING Make sure the instrument is not connected to the AC power before installing the battery User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Power On Check Turn on the power switch at the rear panel then press down the power button on the front panel You can monitor the initialization process according to the progress indicator during power on Upon completion of the initialization process a sweep curve would be displayed Self Calibration Press gt Calibrate gt Cal Now to use internal calibration resources to calibrate the system Use the Lock f necessary use a security lock to lock the analyzer in a desired location See figure below place the key into the lock hole in the direction of the arrow turn it clockwise and then remove the key Lock hole Figure 1 18 Use the lock User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 17 RIGOL Quick Start Change the Fuse Please replace with specified fuse according to the following steps when needed Turn off the instrument cut off the power and remove the power cord Prize out the fuse holder using a small straight screwdriver Take out the fuse Replace the old fuse with a specified one Re install the fuse holder oe WN HH E Fuse i Fuse holder NEC Figure 1 19 Change the fuse WARNI NG AN Please en
54. 118 XX User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front rear panel and the user interface as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer and shows the usage through a measurement example demo Subjects in this chapter Front Panel Rear Panel Prepare for Use User Interface Menu Operation Parameter Input Basic Measurement Ultra Spectrum How to Use the Built in Help User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 1 RIGOL Quick Start Front Panel db Figure 1 1 Front panel overview Table 1 1 Front Panel Description Description LCD Menu key page up Numeric keyboard Function key area Knob Down Up Description Full screen Zoom window Switch window One button help Back Page down Tracking generator output Probe power output Battery status indicator China Only RF input 0 8 9 0 0 6 0 6 0 jS 8 9 88 88 0 3 Power key USB Host interface Note This function is only applicable to DSA1030A TG 1 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Function Key Basic keys Sweep keys System keys Sweep Control Function setup Advanced measure Marker measure Figure 1 2 Function key area
55. 12 00 dBm Att 1008 a 1 2 enter Freq 45 MHz Span RBW 101 Z VBW 100 00 kHz SWT Emission BandWidth Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 140 Emission BandWidth 18 Figure 2 19 Interface of EBW measurement Result EBW is the bandwidth between the two points at both sides of the max signal where the amplitude falls off X dB within the span range When the measurement starts the analyzer first confirms the frequency fy of the max amplitude point within the span range and then starts searching for the points f and f2 on both sides with X dB drop in amplitude The EBW is equal to f f Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode Max Hold Span and EBW X dB 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput 2 64 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 43 Average number for EBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 M
56. 2 84 Marker Fein istic enter gt et e rt Te Te Rd T 2 86 PEAKE a usos tete pte De ted RR HS dona do dr Ed e DA NM s 2 89 I Peak an d Pet eia eene e aede a deiner tiie oes 2 93 PAET oreet entrer eee te Puta eda deber Lom us eU 2 93 System FuriCHONnSs iiiies dana dana onn Re rna nn aan ann ana nEn aan UNR MR KM RR RUE 2 94 System ceasing ee ee ERU ERR ER Rate EI C d ER ia ania 2 94 BEI AE 2 102 PIGSeL eer Oe deer RET TREE ER DER FEE sada EROR ERE RS 2 106 silere T 2 112 Print Setllp 3 BR e tetto eM edo ide et is 2 117 PEDE eek a a MM CE E MICE MM RES EE 2 120 Screen Control Le eee eee sees ense nnn nun nn nun nun nun ann ann unnnnnnn 2 121 F ll Sereen rn Re a i ai a CR ias 2 121 Next WIndOW s iiis ta Ue oa e E Da De ain Ee ego 2 122 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series XIII RIGOL Contents ZOOM as ctore dec atero i daft atout op LR Mus 2 123 Chapter 3 Measurement Examples 1 cene 3 1 Measuring a Sine Signal 1e eene eene nnne nnn nnn 3 2 Using the Frequency Counter 1 e eene eene enne 3 4 Measuring an AM Signal 1 1 eene eene eene nnne nnn 3 6 Measuring the Phase Noise 1eeeeeeeeeee nennen nnn 3 9 Measuring the N dB Bandwidth eese 3 11 Measuring the Time Domain Power eene 3 13 Measuring the Adjacent Channel Power
57. 2 Center Freq H Span RBW VBW 300 00 kHz SWT CIN Ratio Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Carrier Pwr m Offset Freq Noise Pwr Noise BW CIN Ratio 5 dB Carrier BW Figure 2 20 Interface of C N Ratio measurement Result The results under this mode contain the Carrier Pwr Noise Pwr and C N Ratio e Carrier Pwr the power within carrier bandwidth Noise Pwr the power within noise bandwidth C N Ratio the ratio of the carrier power to the noise power Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode Offset Freq Noise BW and Carrier bandwidth 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 67 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 46 Average number for C N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 Offset Freq Sets the center frequency difference between the carrier and the noise You can use the numer
58. 3 Measurement result The measurement result shown in the lower window is 9 95 dBm see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 13 RIGOL Measurement Examples pRef 0 00 dem Att 10dB Stop Line 9 000 ms 90 100 Center Freq 100 00 MHz Span RBW 1 0000 MHz VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT T POWER Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Start Line 1 000 ms T POWER Stop Line 9 0 TP Type Figure 3 6 Time domain power measurement 3 14 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Adjacent Channel Power In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the adjacent channel power 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press Adj CH BW 3 Modify the adjacent channel power settings Press Meas Setup Press Main CH BW and enter 2 MHz Press Adj CH BW and enter 2 MHz Press CH Spacing and enter 2 MHz 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are Main channel power 9 55 dBm Upper channel power 57 85 dBm difference with the main channel 48 30 dBc Lo
59. 302 303 304 310 311 312 320 321 322 323 A specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused the error This code indicates that there is no room in the queue and an error occurred but was not recorded Communication error Time out error Time out when communicating with USB GPIB Switching Module please restart the module Print paper error Failure to print Please check whether the printer paper is available and in the correct position Print ink error Indicates that an error occurred when printing Please check the quantity of ink or confirm whether the ink is installed correctly Print hardware error Indicates that a hardware error has occurred Please check it Print file type error Failure to print owing to wrong print file type Unknown print error Updating error with wrong image file An error occurred when updating firmware owing to a wrong format of the image file or the file has already been damaged Updating error with wrong revision An error occurred when updating firmware because of a revision incompatibility Updating error with failing to write flash An error occurred when updating firmware owing to a failure to write to the flash Invalid file path The file path received may not exist or an illegal path format was received Invalid input string An illegal string has been received File name too long The file name is too long to be accepted The
60. B 30 dBm 1W Max Damage Level 40 dBm 10W Note When the input level is greater than33 dBm the protection switch will be on 1dB Gain Compression Total Power at Input Mixer fc 2 50 MHz gt 0 dBm preamplifier off Note Mixer power level dBm input power dBm input attenuation dB User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 6 3 RIGOL Specification Displayed Average Noise Level DANL 0 dB Attenuation RBW VBW 10 Hz Sample Detector Trace Averagez 50 Input Impedance 50 Q Tracking generator is disabled DANL Preamplifier Off 100 kHz to 10 MHz 85 dBm 3 x f 1 MHz dB typical 125 dBm 10 MHz to 2 5 GHz lt 127 dBm 3 x f 1GHz dB typical 130 dBm 2 5 GHz to 3 GHz 115 dBm DANL Preamplifier On 100 kHz to 1 MHz 103 dBm 1 MHz to 10 MHz lt 103 dBm 3 x f 1 MHz dB typical 143 dBm 10 MHz to 2 5 GHz lt 145 dBm 3 x f 1 GHz dB typical 148 dBm 2 5 GHz to 3 GHz lt 133 dBm Display Level Logarithmic Scale 1 dB to 200 dB Linear Scale 0 to Reference Level Number of Display Points Normal 601 Full Screen 751 Number of Traces 3 Math Trace Trace Detector Normal Positive peak Negative peak Sample RMS Voltage Average Quasi Peak Trace Function Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Average Freeze Blank Scale Unit dBm dB
61. B slave device The device class includes Auto Configure TMC and Printer The address is read only and cannot be edited Auto Configure the type depends on the USB host device e TMC uses the analyzer as a Test amp Measurement Class device Printer uses the analyzer as a Printer Class device GPI B Sets the GPIB address You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 61 GPIB address Parameter Explanation Range 0 to 30 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Ref Source Selects the internal or external reference source the default is internal The Reference source is used to synchronize all of the equipment clocks in this measurement system so as to decrease the frequency deviation 1 Internal Reference Source When internal reference source is in use a reference signal that enables synchronization to other devices will be outputted from the 10 MHz I N OUT terminal at the rear panel 2 External Reference Source An external reference source at the 10 MHz I N OUT terminal at the rear panel can be used to synchronize the analyzer and other devices In case of any loss unconnected or over range issues in respect of the source a message like Ext Ref Invalid will be shown in the status bar of the screen Probe Power Turns on
62. Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 1 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Page down Press TOI 3 Modify the TOI settings User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples Press Meas Setup Press TOI Span and enter 2 MHz 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are Base Lower Base Upper 3rd Order Lower 3rd Order Upper See figure below o Ref 0 00 dBm 100 TOI Base Lower Base Upper 3rd Order Lower 3rd Order Upper Figure 3 15 Use TOI function to measure TOI distortion Freq 100 MHz 100 2 MHz 99 8 MHz 100 4 MHz Center Freq 100 10 MHz RBW 1 000 kHz Freq VBW Avg Mode Exp dBm 5 7 dBm 5 65 dBm 60 16 dBm 60 93 dBm 1 000 kHz dBc 16 dBm 93 dBm dBc 0 0 05 54 46 55 23 Span SWT Avg Num Intercept RIGOL Intercept User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Measurement Examples Pass Fail Measurement In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 5009 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the signal over the Pass Fail function 1 2 Reset the analyzer Press Preset Set the paramete
63. GHz 1 5 nominal 2 5 GHz to 3 GHz 1 8 nominal I ntermodulation Second Harmonic 35 dBm Intercept SHI Third order fc gt 30 MHz 7 dBm Intermodulation TOI Spurious Response Image Frequency 60 dBc Intermediate Frequency 60 dBc Spurious Response 88 dBm typical System related Sideband local oscillator A D 60 dBc conversion subharmonic of first LO harmonic of first LO Input Related Spurious Mixer level 30 dBm 60 dBc typical Sweep Sweep Time 100 Hz lt Span lt 3 GHz 10 ms to 3000 s Zero span 20 us to 3000 s Sweep Time Uncertainty Non zero Span 100 Hz lt Span lt 3 GHz 596 nominal Zero Span 1 ms to 3000 s 5 nominal Sweep Mode Continuous single Trigger Trigger Source Free run Video External External Trigger Level 5 V TTL level nominal 6 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Specification Tracking Generator DSA1030A TG RIGOL TG Output Frequency Range 10 MHz to 3 GHz 9 kHz settable Output Power 20 dBm to 0 dBm in 1 dB step Output Flatness 10 MHz to 3 GHz 3 dB referenced to 50 MHz I nput Output RF I nput Impedance 50 Q nominal Connector N female TG out Impedance 50 Q nominal Connector N female Probe Power Voltage Current 15 V 1096 at 150
64. GOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 31 The Start Line under T Power measurement Parameter Explanation Default 0 us Range 0 ms to Stop line Unit ks S ms us ns ps Knob Step Sweep time 600 Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 5 StopLine Sets the right margin when measuring the T Power using the time units The data calculated under this measurement is from the start to stop line You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 32 The Stop Line under T Power measurement Parameter Explanation Default 100 ms Range Start line to Sweep time Unit ks S ms us ns ps Knob Step Sweep time 600 Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL ACP Measurement Interface Result Att 10dB E Markeri Mt 2Center Freq E E pan RBW 00 00 kHz VBW 100 00 kHz SWT Adjacent Channel Power Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 1 10 Main CH Pwr 16 14 dBm Main CH BW 1 247481 MHz Upper 76 15 dBm B0 01dBc Adj CHBW 709 01 Lower 7545dBm 5 ic CH Spacing 1 7476 Figure 2 16 Interface of ACP measurement The results under ACP measurement contain the Main CH Pwr Upper and Lower CH Pwr displays the power value within the bandwidth of main channel Upper displays the power value o
65. GOL Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp TOI Span 2 MHz Pass Fail Limit Upper Test Off Point 1 X axis Freq Connected No Freq Interp Lin Fail Stop On Trace Select Trace 1 Trace Type of Trace 1 Clear Write Avg Times 100 Function A B A T1 B T2 Const 0 Math Operate Off Marker Select Mkr 1 Mkr Type Normal Mkr Trace Auto Readout Frequency Mkr Table Off Peak Cont Peak Off Peak Search Max Pk Excursn 10 dB Pk Thresh 90 dBm Peak Table Off Peak Sort Freq Pk Readout Normal Marker Fctn Mkr Fctn Off User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 109 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference N dB BW 3 dB State Off Resolution Auto 1 kHz System I O Setting Off DHCP On Auto IP On Manual IP Off USB Dev Class TMC GPIB Address 18 Ref Source Int Probe Power Off Front Switch On Information System Info Status Analyzer Time Date On Self Cal On Storage File Type State Format BIN File Source T1 Browser Dir Input Style English Prefix Name Off Display Display Line Off 0 dBm Active Fctn Top Graticule 5 Menu Hold Infinite Scr Saver Off Scr State On Brightness 6 Skin Classic Msg Switch On Print Orientation Landsc 2 110 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Page Size Default Inverted Off Palette Gray Copies 1 Date Prints Off Qualities Default File Type Default Note Not affe
66. GOL cet Relieve 13 54 02 2011 08 22 Frequency Status Ref_0 00 dam Att 1008 Center Freq 1 5000000 GHz Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq n P Ag j A dye ENS A T m p j M en 1 Ape rr pl An Md p Signal Track Center Frequency 1 500000000 GHz Peak gt CF CF gt Step Span VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT The unit of Y axis is dB when normalization is enabled User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 47 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Hint When the tracking generator is directly used as a signal generator please switch the sweep mode of the spectrum analyzer to Single 2 48 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Advanced Measurements Meas This key provides plenty of advanced measurement functions including T Power ACP Adjacent Channel Power Chan Pwr Channel Power OBW Occupied Bandwidth EBW Emission Bandwidth C N Ratio Harmo Dist Harmonic Distortion TOI Third Order Intermodulation and Pass Fail The measure mode can be Single or Continue and you can control the measurement through options including Restart Pause or Resume at will Meas Fctn After you select a measurement function the screen is divided into two windows the upper window is the basic measurement displaying with a sweep trace and the lower window holds the results Through the Screen Control key you can switch between different windows and zoom the window l T Power Enables th
67. Hz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step in 1 3 10 sequence Direction Key Step in 1 3 10 sequence VBW Sets the desired video bandwidth in order to remove the band noise Key Points Reducing the VBW to smooth the spectrum line and differentiate small signals from the noise However this may cause a longer sweep time Sweep Time is User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 21 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference effected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode VBW varies with RBW when it is set to Auto Table 2 14 VBW Parameter Explanation Default 1 MHz Range 1 Hz to 3 MHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step in 1 3 10 sequence Direction Key Step in 1 3 10 sequence V R Ratio Sets the ratio of VBW to RBW Key Points This value is different while measuring different kinds of signals Sine signal use 1 3 for faster sweeps Pulse signal use 10 to reduce the influence on the amplitude of transient signals Noise signal 0 1 is perfect to obtain an average of noises You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 15 V R Ratio Parameter Explanation Default 1 Range 0 0000010 to 300000 00 Unit N A Knob Step in 1 3 10 sequence Direction Key Step in 1 3 10 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Refer
68. IGOL Front Panel Key Reference Auto Range Adjusts the amplitude parameters within the specified span range automatically in order to display the whole signal optimally on the grid gRef 9 00 dBm SOR IA Peres xA praem ah as SA ME AM sott oe Center Freq 100 01 MHz RBW 1 0000 MHz m 100 00 kHz Hii 5 00 dBm 5 los Center Freq 100 11 Span RBW 1 00 VMBW 100 00 kHz SWT Figure 2 7 After the Auto Range Key Points Unlike Auto Scale this function can solve the problem of an overrange measurement due to parameter settings and adjust the max mixing level 2 16 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL based on the signal under measurement e Unlike Auto Tune this function is focused on the signal within the current channel and will not make any changes to the channel frequency while Auto Tune will search for signals within the full band frequency and adjust the displayed frequency so the detected signals are at the center frequency Start v Peak Search N Peak Ref Level Y HE ANM Adjust Ref Level fo Big Signal N Y v v Decrease Max Mixer Increase Max Mixer Level Level v Auto Scale Figure 2 8 Process of the Auto Range RF Preamp Sets the status of preamplifier located at the front of the RF signal path Turning on the preamplifier reduces the displayed average noise level in order
69. RIGOL User s Guide DSA1000A Series Spectrum Analyzer Mar 2015 RI GOL Technologies Inc RIGOL Guaranty and Declaration Copyright 2010 RIGOL Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Trademark I nformation RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies Inc Publication Number UGD01117 1110 Software Version 00 01 17 Software upgrade might change or add product features Please acquire the latest version of the manual from RIGOL website or contact RIGOL to upgrade the software Notices RIGOL products are covered by P R C and foreign patents issued and pending RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company s sole decision Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material Information in this publication is subject to change without notice RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses in connection with the furnishing use or performance of this manual as well as any information contained Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied photocopied or rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL Product Certification RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China as well as the 1509001 2008 standard and the 15014001 2004 standard Other international standard conformance certification is in progress Contact
70. Widt Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Occupied BandWidth Transmit Freq Error 16 6 Z Power Ratio 9 Figure 2 18 Interface of OBW measurement Result The results under OBW measurement contain Occupied Bandwidth and Transmit Freq Error Occupied Bandwidth make integral calculation of the power within the whole span and then work out the occupied bandwidth of it according to the specified power ratio e Transmit Freq Error the center frequency difference between the measured channel and the analyzer Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode Max Hold Span and Power Ratio 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 61 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 40 Average number for OBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements In Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 Max Hold Enables or disables the Max Hold function the default is Off H
71. a Pair or Span Pair The function is invalid in Zero span mode User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 85 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Marker Fctn Executes specific marker functions such as Noise Mkr N dB BW and Freq Count Select Mkr Selects the marker to be used for the specified functions the default is Marker 1 Noise Mkr Executes the Noise marker function for the selected marker and reads the Power Spectral Density Key Points e if the current marker selected here is Off in menu Pressing Noise Mkr will first enable the marker as a Normal type marker automatically then start measuring the average noise level at the marked point and then normalize this value to 1 Hz bandwidth During this process certain compensation is always taken on the basis of different detection and trace types The measurement will be more precise if using the detection type of RMS Avg or Sample This function can be used for measuring the Noise ratio N dB BW Enables the N dB BW measurement or sets the value of N The N dB BW denotes the frequency difference between points that are located on both sides of the current marker while the amplitude falls off N 0 or rises N50 N dB separately see figure below 2 86 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL N dB BY 1 783333 MHz 12 20 dB gt Center Freq 100 08 MHz Span 10 000 RBW 1 000 z VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT 10 000 ms Figure 2 26 N dB BW meas
72. ack Tracks signals with unstable frequency and less than 3 dB transient variation in amplitude by placing the Marker1 see Marker Measurements onto the measured signal to track the variation continuously The system tracks a signal according to the following steps Start v Execute a Sweep Exist Active Marker N Y Search and Mark the Frequency Point variation 3dB Near the Marker Search Peak and Mark i Set Marker Frequency to Center Freq Execute the Next Sweep Figure 2 1 Process of signal tracking 2 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Key Points When Signal Track is On the ST Signal Track icon is shown at the left of screen If an active marker currently exists when Signal Track is enabled the instrument will search and mark the point with no more than 3 dB variation in amplitude near the marker set the frequency of this point as center frequency and hold the signal at the center of the screen If no marker is active when Signal Track is enabled the instrument will activate Marker 1 execute a peak searching automatically set the frequency of the current peak as center frequency and hold the signal at the center of the screen In Continue sweep the system tracks continuously in Single sweep only one track is done in Zero Span Signal Track is invalid Peak gt CF
73. age should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors 251 through 258 251 Missing mass storage Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because an option mass storage with enough density was not installed 252 Missing media Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of no disk 253 Corrupt media Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a bad disk or wrong disk formatting 254 Media full Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because there is no room on the disk 256 File name not found Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because an attempt was made to read or copy a nonexistent file 257 File name error Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because an attempt was made to copy to a duplicate file 5 12 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL name 258 Media protected Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the write protect tab on USB storage device was present User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 13 RIGOL Troubleshooting Device Specific Error Number Error Description 300 Device specific error This is the generic device dependent error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates
74. al shock Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed Do Not I nsert Anything I nto the Holes of Fan Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument I User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Use Proper Fuse Please use the specified fuses Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations Any maintenance adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel Keep Well Ventilation Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of instrument temperature which would cause damage to the instrument So please keep the instrument well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock please do not operate the instrument in a humid environment Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injuries it is important to operate the device away from an explosive atmosphere Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry To avoid the influence of dust and or moisture in the air please keep the surface of the device clean
75. alue is affected by a combination of maximum mixing level input attenuation and preamplifier When you adjust it the input attenuation is adjusted under a constant max mixing level meeting Lag Apr t Gp S Loy Inequality 2 3 Lre arr ra and Lys denotes the reference level the input attenuation the preamplifier and the max mixing level respectively You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 7 Reference level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range 100 dBm to 30 dBm Unit dBm dBm mV uV Knob Step in Log scale mode step Scale 10 in Lin scale mode step 0 1 dB Direction Key Step in Log scale mode step Scale in Lin scale mode step 1 dBm I nput Atten Sets the front attenuator of the RF input in order to permit big signals or small signals to pass from the mixer with low distortion or low noise Key Points When the preamplifier is On the input attenuation could be set up to 30 dB You can adjust the reference level to ensure that the specified parameters 2 12 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference meet the inequality in formula 2 3 above You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 8 Input attenuation RIGOL
76. and dry Electrostatic Prevention Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid damage induced by static discharges Always ground both the internal and external conductors of cables to release static before making connections Protect the I nput Terminals of I nstrument Do not bend or hit the input terminals and the connected devices such as filter attenuator etc as such stress may cause damages to devices and the instrument User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Hl RIGOL Do not mix the use of 50 and 75Q connectors and or cables Do Not Overload the I nput To avoid damaging the instrument the signals at input terminal must be less than 50V DC voltage components and 30 dBm 1 W AC RF components the frequency range is from 10 MHz to 3 GHz Appropriate Use of Power Meter If you are not sure of the characteristics of signal under measure follow these recommendations to ensure safe operations if a RF power meter is available use it to measure the power level of this signal first or add a rated external attenuator between signal cable and input terminal of the instrument Maximum attenuation reference level and maximum span frequency should be selected so as to make the signals displayed within the screen Know About the Specification Conditions of the Instrument For maximum performance of the instrument use the analyzer under specified conditions Proper Use of Battery If a
77. and enter 50 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 50 kHz Press BWI Press RBW and enter 1 kHz Press VBW and enter 100 Hz 3 Measure the phase noise Press Execute the peak searching and activate a marker Press Marker Press Delta and enter 10 kHz Measure the amplitude attenuation that deviates 10 kHz from the signal Press Marker Fctn Press Noise Mkr 3 Measurement result The measured amplitude attenuation of the signal whose frequency deviates 10 kHz is 79 85 dB Hz see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 9 RIGOL Measurement Examples o Ref 0 00 dBm Att Marker1 10 000 kHz Delta Marker 10 000 kHz 79 85 dB Hz Span 100 Hz SWT Figure 3 4 Phase noise measurement 3 10 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the N dB Bandwidth In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 5009 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Usethe N dB bandwidth measurement function 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHZ Press SPAN Press Span and enter 2 MHz 3 Use the N dB bandwidth measurement function Press A marker will
78. at both sides and sliding in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure below Figure 1 14 Disassemble the front panel cover Adjust the Supporting Legs If necessary adjust the supporting legs of the analyzer to an appropriate position in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure below Figure 1 15 Adjust the supporting legs 1 14 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Connect the Power The spectrum analyzer can use AC power or rechargeable battery China only for power supply Connect the AC Power Please use the power cord provided for AC powering see figure below For the AC voltage and frequency requirements refer to Rear Panel _ gt IN Te ja Figure 1 16 Power cord connection N CAUTI ON Please ensure the instrument has been grounded correctly to avoid electrical shock User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 15 RIGOL Quick Start Use the Battery China Only The spectrum analyzer provides optional rechargeable battery Please install the battery according to Figure 1 17 The battery status indicator nan at the front panel indicates the installation status and the current amount of electricity of the battery Green battery electricity gt 80 Orange 20 lt battery electricity lt 80 Red battery electricity lt 20 Off the battery is not installed or the ba Figure
79. at will be affected by preset but also stores the amplitude correction table the frequency and amplitude of the correction point the trace data currently used at most 4 and the marker information marker readout mode marker readout and display state 2 The measurement data marker table and peak table files can only be stored when the corresponding functions are enabled Table 2 67 File type File Type Format Extension Setting BIN set Status BIN sta Trace BIN trc CSV CSV Amplitude BIN cbl correction CSV CSV Measurement data CSV CSV Marker table BIN mkr CSV CSV Peak table CSV CSV Limit BIN lim Format Sets the storage format of the measurement data to BIN default or CSV BIN is a binary format while CSV is a character file that can be read by Excel User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 113 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference File Source Sets the file source of the storage to T1 T2 T3 Math Trace or All Note that this menu is available only when the File Type is set to Trace and the Format is set to CSV Browser Sets the browser type You can switch between directory and file by using the direction keys or the knob Save Saves a file into the external or internal memory Note that the length of a filename is limited to a maximum of 48 characters Expand Dir Expands the directories Collapse Dir Collapses the directories Recall Reads the selecte
80. ata was expected but block data was encountered GET not allowed A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message see IEEE 488 2 7 7 Parameter not allowed More parameters were received than expected for the header for example the EMC common command only accepts one parameter so receiving EMC 0 1 is not allowed Missing parameter Fewer parameters were received than required for the header for example the EMC common command requires one parameter so receiving EMC is not allowed User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 7 RIGOL Troubleshooting 110 Command header error An error was detected in the header This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors 111 through 119 111 Header separator error A character which is not a legal header separator was encountered while parsing the header for example no white space followed the header thus GMC MACRO is an error 112 Program mnemonic too long The header contains more that twelve characters see IEEE 488 2 7 6 1 4 1 113 Undefined header The header is syntactically correct but it is undefined for this specific device for example XYZ is not defined for any device 114 Header suffix out of range The value of a numeric suffix attached to a program mnemonic see Syntax and Style section 6 2 5 2 making the header invalid 115 Unexpected number of parameters The number of parame
81. ating the total harmonics You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 51 Number of harmonics for Harmo Dist measurement 4 Harmonic ST Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 2 to 10 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 Sets the sweep time during the harmonic measurement which is the sweep time of the analyzer You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 52 The Sweep Time of Harmo Dist measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 ms Range 20 us to 3 ks Unit ks S MS us NS ps Knob Step Sweep Time 100 minimum 1 ms Direction Key Step n 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 2 72 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL TOI Measurement I nterface Ref_0 00 dBm Att 1 UU center Freq 100 RBW 1 Z VBW 1 000 kHz TOI Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 1 10 dBe Intercept Base Lower 0 00 MHz 5 70 dBm 0 00 Base Upper 3rd Order Lower 3rd Order Upper Figure 2 22 Interface of TOI measurement Result The results under this mode contain the frequency and amplitude of the Base Lower Base Upper 3rd Order Lower and 3rd Order Upper signals the amplitude differe
82. ator such as RIGOL DG3101A A CAUTI ON The signal amplitude the frequency range is from 10 MHz to 3 GHz must be less than 30 dBm equal to 1 W or else it will switch the input to a high power impedance state and consequently the signal cannot be measured by the instrument Procedures 1 Power on 2 Reset to factory settings Press System gt Reset gt Preset Type gt Factory and then instrument will reset all the parameters to factory settings 3 Equipment Connection Connect the signal output terminal of generator to the RF INPUT 500 terminal at the front panel of analyzer 4 Setup the Center Frequency 1 Press Preset The FREQ a corresponding menu will appear on the right of the screen and Center Freq is in high bright state meanwhile the center frequency parameter is shown at the top left corner of the display grid which indicates the Center Frequency is active 2 Center frequency could be changed through the numerical keyboard the knob or the directional keys 3 Input 50 and select MHz as its unit using the numerical keyboard then the center frequency of the analyzer is set to 50 MHz 5 Setup Span 1 Press SPAN a corresponding menu will appear on the screen and Span is in high bright state meanwhile also the span parameter is shown at User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 29 RIGOL Quick Start the top left corner of t
83. ax Hold Enables or disables the Max Hold function the default is Off e Hold On always displays the maximum measurement result Hold Off displays the current measurement result This function and Avg Mode are mutually exclusive options if you enable the Max Hold the Avg Mode will be disabled automatically 4 Span This value is equal to the span of the analyzer indicating the frequency range of the sweep Changing this parameter will cause a change in the span of the analyzer You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 44 The Span of EBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Emission BW Span 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 5 XdB Sets the value of X dB to calculate the emission bandwidth You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 45 X dB Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 100 dB to 0 1 dB Unit dB Knob Step 0 1 dB Direction Key Step 1 dB 2 66 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL C N Ratio Measurement I nterface 4 9Ref 12 00 dBm Att 11
84. b to view the readouts of all the markers 2 82 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Ref 3 00 dBm Att 15dB Marker1 50 000 MHz 1 68 dBm Marker 50 000000 MHz 1 68 dBm Span 3 000 kHz Figure 2 25 The marker schematic All Off Turns off all the opened markers and the related functions User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 83 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Marker gt Sets the other system parameters such as Center frequency Reference level using the current marker readings Press Marker gt to enable a marker if none of them are active at present Mkr gt CF Sets the center frequency of the analyzer based on the frequency of the current marker f Normal is selected the center frequency will be set to the frequency of the current marker e f Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair is selected the center frequency will be set to the frequency at which the Delta Marker is located The function is invalid in Zero span mode Mkr Step Sets the center frequency step of the analyzer based on the frequency of the current marker e f Normal is selected the center frequency step will be set to the frequency of current marker e f Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair is selected the center frequency step will be set to the frequency at which the Delta Marker is located The function is invalid in Zero span mode Mkr Start Sets the start frequency of the analyzer
85. battery is supplied it must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact with fire Keep it out of the reach of children Improper change of battery note lithium battery may cause explosion Use RIGOL specified battery only Handling Safety Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to buttons knob interfaces and other parts on the panels IV User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Safety Terms and Symbols RIGOL Terms Used in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual WARNI NG AN Warning statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life N CAUTI ON Caution statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Terms Used on the Product These terms may appear on the product DANGER It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in injury or hazard immediately WARNING It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in potential injury or hazard CAUTION It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the product Symbols Used on the Product These symbols may appear on the product A A a Hazardous Safety Protective Chassis Voltage Warning Earth Ground Terminal 2 Test Ground User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Allge
86. because the interpreted value was outside the legal range as defined by the device see IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 5 223 Too much data Indicates that a legal program data element of block expression or string type was received that contained more data than the device could handle due to memory or related device specific requirements 224 Illegal parameter value Used where exact value from a list of possible was expected 225 Out of memory The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation 233 Invalid version Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 11 RIGOL Troubleshooting be executed because the version of the data is incorrect for the device This particular error should be used when file or block data formats are recognized by the instrument but cannot be executed for reasons of version incompatibility For example an unsupported file version an unsupported instrument version 240 Hardware error Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a hardware problem in the device This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors 241 241 Hardware missing Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the option was not installed 250 Mass storage error Indicates that a mass storage error occurred This error mess
87. ce the Reference and Delta Markers onto the signal and noise the amplitude shown in the measurement result is the signal noise ratio Delta Pair One of the marker types When selected a pair of markers will appear on the trace which are the Reference Marker marked as a combination of the marker number and letter R such as 1R and the Delta Marker marked as the marker number such as 1 Key Points Youcan use the knob direction keys or numeric keys to set the location of the Reference Marker selecting Ref and the Delta Marker selecting Delta This is different from the Delta type marker in that you can modify both the Reference and Delta Marker Additionally both the X and Y values of the Reference Marker are stable in Delta type during the sweep but the Y value of the Reference Marker is updating along with the sweep in Delta Pair type Span Pair One of the marker types When selected a pair of markers will appear on the trace which are the Reference Marker marked as a combination of the marker number and letter R such as 1R and the Delta Marker marked as the marker number Such as 1 Key Points You can use the knob direction keys or numeric keys to set the location of both the Reference Marker and Delta Marker at the same time 2 80 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL If Span is selected setting the Span Pair will keep the center position of
88. ces ie pets 2 7 SCH SAVE ioca t TR REN 2 103 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Index RIGOL Scr State ne 2 103 Test ite e m ees 2 75 Screen Test 2 99 OE EET CE ETE 2 99 Search Para 2 90 Tele asien 2 43 Self Cal em 2 95 TG Level Offset 2 43 Signal Tracks at 2 6 TIMES NE 2 24 SKIN nenne aves 2 104 Time Date eode 2 100 SOUL CQ ier aE e ER HRS 2 43 TOT edic ne 2 50 Ern 1 3 TP TY PG ice iter 2 53 Spares 2 62 2 65 2 74 T POWOF ue ei 2 49 Spanien in 2 9 Tracking Generator X Span Pair 2 80 Trigger Level sssse 2 29 Speaker rec ut x ea qi ees 2 41 Units eei ero tlie s 2 14 Start Fred ana air 2 3 USB nalen 2 96 Start LING eaten tee 2 53 VIR Rate 2 22 Stop Frege ren 2 4 VBWis S S oem Semi ied os 2 21 Stop Nessie een 2 54 VBW se rt terri 1 3 StorRetn hs 2 46 Video Avg 2 38 Sweep Mode eeenee 2 25 Video Trigger eseeeeee 2 29 Sweep Numbers 2 25 Voltage AVG ccce 2 35 Sweep Points 2 25 Vol me n m pev 2 41 Sweep Time ccecce 2 71 XAXI Saio i a E RR d s 2 76 System Information 2 98 XAB zie tet ats 2 66 System Message 2 99 Zero Span eeen 2 10 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3
89. cess are shown on the status bar of the screen during printing 7 You can pause and resume the printing if necessary 8 The printer enters the idle state and waits for the next task after a successful print job User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 117 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 68 The printing state icons Icon Explanation The two icons display alternately indicating that the printer now is connecting Successful connection print finished or idle The two icons display alternately indicating the print job is in progress Print has been paused Print Prints the measurement data according to current setting parameters when the printer has been successfully installed and is in idle state Resume Resumes the print job that has been paused Cancel Ends the current print job without completing it Orientation Selects the print orientation to Landscape or Portrait Page Size Selects a page size from A4 A5 A6 B5 or Default The default size depends on the printer currently connected 2 118 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL I nverted Turns on or off the inverted printing Palette Selects a print color from Gray and Color printing Copies Sets the print copies Note the analyzer allows for up to 999 copies to be printed at one time Date Prints Turns on or off the date print Qualities Selects print quality to Normal Draft Fi
90. condition The peak is then identified with a marker User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 89 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Min Search Searches the peak with the minimum amplitude on the trace and identifies it with a marker Peak Peak Executes the peak search and minimum search and identifies the results by a pair of markers Note that the result under peak search is identified with a Delta Marker and the other is identified with a Reference Marker Cont Peak Enables or disables the Cont peak search The default is Off When enabled the system will always execute a peak search automatically after each sweep in order to track the signal under measurement The difference between Cont peak and Signal Track In Cont peak the system always searches for the maximum in the current channel while in Signal Track the system will search for and mark the point with no more than 3 dB variation in amplitude near the marker before Signal Track was enabled as well as set the frequency of this point as the center frequency Search Para Defines the conditions of peak search for various peak searching A real peak should meet the value of both PK Excursn and PK Thresh 1 PKExcursn Sets the excursion between the peak and the minimum amplitude on both sides of it Peaks whose excursions are beyond the specified excursion are treated as real peaks 2 90 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference Table 2
91. ct the desired unit from the pop up unit menu or unit keys You can also press Enter to select the default unit MHz Press corresponding menu key to switch the sub option shown For example press Signal Track gt On Off to turn on or off the tracking Enter Lower Menu with parameter Press corresponding menu key to enter the lower menu and change its options For example press Units to enter and select dBmV the units for the Y axis will be changed to dBmV after you return to the previous menu Enter Lower Menu without parameter Signal Track Press corresponding menu key to enter the lower menu For example press Signal Track to enter directly User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start 5 Direct Execution RIGOL Execute the function after each press of the menu key For example press Peak gt CF to execute a peak search and the center frequency of the analyzer will be set to the frequency of the current peak signal 6 Function Switch Parameter Input 7 Selected State Press corresponding menu key to switch between functions change parameter directly from the keyboard For example press CF Step and switch between Auto and Manual if select Manual you can directly input desired numbers to change CF Step Press corresponding menu key to modify parameter and return to the menu one level up For example press Trig Type Free Run which indicates the analyzer is in Free R
92. cted by preset Only applicable to DSA1030A TG User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 111 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Storage Instrument settings and waveform data can be saved to or loaded from files in the internal memory of the analyzer or external USB storage devices Press enter the file operation manager see figure below RIGOL 16 26 12 2012 02 16 E NewBmp1 bmp Folder File Name SB Local O fS Mobile Disk E E 8 a Bic a res amp Sr x ENF EIBIBIBIETE Figure 2 32 File operation manager Icons in the manager are Table 2 66 File icons Storage to Storage File Type Browser Save Expand Dir Collapse Dir 1 3 Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Disk Ei CSV file t A closed folder os Marker table file 5 An opening folder Ei Setting file Unknown file es Trace file xi Bitmap file Kr Status file ced Amplitude correction file m3 Limit file 2 112 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL File Type The analyzer can make files such as Setting file Status file Trace file Amplitude correction file Measurement data Marker table file Peak table file and Limit file For the details about each file see table below Note 1 The status file stores all the instrument settings that will be affected by preset refer to Table 2 65 the setting file not only stores the instrument settings th
93. ctive area 3 Exit current test mode while in keyboard test 4 Unlock the screen while it is locked 7 Back 1 During the process of parameter editing this key will delete the characters on the left side of the cursor 2 While in the process of file name editing pressing this key will delete characters that have been entered Knob Figure 1 22 The knob The knob has following functions 1 During parameter editing turn the knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the parameter values at specified steps 2 While editing a file name the knob may select different characters from the soft keyboard 3 Press AMPT 2 Corrections Edit and use the knob to select different reference points User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 27 RIGOL Quick Start Direction key Figure 1 23 Direction keys The directional keys have following functions 1 Increase or decrease the parameter value at specific steps while editing a parameter 2 Move the cursor among root directory in Storage function 3 Select the character in the upper or lower row of the soft keyboard while editing file name 4 Select the adjacent reference points in Edit menu AMPT gt Corrections gt Edit 1 28 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start Basic Measurement RIGOL In this section we introduce how to use the analyzer to do basic measurements Considering a 50 MHz OdBm sine wave signal produced from a gener
94. d file and loads it into the system Rename Renames a stored file 2 114 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Delete Deletes the selected file Copy 1 Copy From Copies files or folders e When Dir is selected in Browser pressing this key will copy all files or folders in the current path When File is selected in Browser pressing this key will copy the selected file or folder 2 CopyTo Performs the paste operation of a directory or file Note When the current directory already contains a file or folder with the same name a backup copy will be created with the prefix Dup after executing the paste operation 3 Browser A shortcut key Refer to Browser 4 ExpandDir A shortcut key Refer to Expand Dir 5 Collapse Dir A shortcut key Refer to Collapse Dir Create Dir Creates a directory in the current path Note that the length of a directory name is limited to a maximum of 48 characters User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 115 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Disc Mgr 1 Format D Formats the local disk Disk I nfo View the disk information such as disk name disk type local or USB storage device file system the used space and the total space Name Prefix Prefix Switch Enables or disables the edited prefix name The input box will automatically load the prefix name after you press Save when Prefix Switch is set to On Edit Edits the req
95. d license Language Selects the desired display language Reset Selects the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on The power on setting includes Last and Preset and Preset has two types Factory and User 1 Power On Sets the power on setting to Last or Preset When Last is selected settings before the last power off would be recalled automatically when power on When Preset is selected settings defined in the Preset Type would be recalled automatically when power on 2 Preset Type Sets the preset type to factory or User The preset will be recalled after the following operations e Start up the analyzer when Power On setting is Preset e Press 3 Save Preset Saves the current instrument settings as the user defined setting into the internal non volatile memory and these settings will be recalled when the Preset Type is set to User 2 94 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Calibrate 1 Cal Now The analyzer will use the internal calibration source to perform a self test as soon as the menu key is pressed 2 Self Cal This function drives the analyzer to perform a regular self calibration according to the environmental temperature so as to compensate for the system error I O Settings This analyzer supports communications through the LAN USB and GPIB interfaces Both LAN and USB are standard interfaces and GPIB should be configured by usin
96. details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 63 Graticule Parameter Explanation Range 0 to 10 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 Scr Saver Sets the latency before the screen enters the Screen Saver mode after the analyzer becomes idle The latency can be 1 min 15 mins 30 mins 1 hour or you can turn off the screen saver function The pattern of the Screen Saver refreshes its display position per minute Scr State Turns on or off the screen state the default is On If you select Off a message like The display was locked please press Esc to unlock will be given to prompt you that the screen has stopped refreshing to improve the measuring rate In remote mode the screen will always be locked User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 103 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Brightness Sets the LCD brightness of the analyzer You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 64 Brightness setting Parameter Explanation Range 0 to 7 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 Skin Sets the skin to Classic or Modern 14 46 57 2009 07 11 Status Ref 3 00 dam Att 20dB Marker1 45 566 1 Msg Switch E 83 Center Freq 45 z Span RBW 3 VBW 300 00 kHz SWT Figure 2 30 Classic display 2 104 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Refer
97. e Signal The most basic task of an analyzer is measuring the frequency and amplitude of a signal In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal at 100 MHz and 10 dBm and we will use this as the signal to measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 509 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Use Marker to measure 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 10 MHz 3 User the marker Press Marker A marker is activated Press Peak The peak is identified by a marker and the frequency and amplitude of this signal are displayed at the top right of the grid 3 Measurement result The frequency and amplitude of the signal under measure is 100 MHz and 10 05 dBm see figure below 3 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples o Ref 0 00 dBm Att US Marker1 100 00 MHz 10 Marker 100 000000 MHz 10 05 dBm RBW 300 00 k VBW 300 00 kHz Figure 3 1 Measuring a Sine signal 10 05 dBm RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 3 RIGOL Measurement Examples Using the Frequency Counter In order to get the precision frequency of the signal the analyzer provides a frequency counter that is a much more precise frequency measurement than t
98. e Zero Span mode and calculates the power within time domain The measureable power types are Peak Average and RMS Select the T Power measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters 2 ACP Measures the powers of the main channel and adjacent channels as well as the power difference between the main and each of the adjacent channels When enabled values of both the span and resolution bandwidth of the analyzer are adjusted to be smaller automatically Select the ACP measurement and press to set corresponding parameters 3 Channel Power Measures the power and power density within a specified channel bandwidth The span and resolution bandwidth in this measurement type are automatically set to smaller values Select the Channel Power measurement and press Meas Setup to set User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 49 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference corresponding parameters 4 OBW Calculates the power within the whole bandwidth by integral operation and works out the occupied bandwidth by this value based on the specified power ratio The center frequency difference between the measured channel and the analyzer will also be given in the measurement result Select the OBW measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters 5 EBW Measures the bandwidth of the two points at both sides of the max signal when the amplitude of this max signal falls off X dB within the span range Select the EBW
99. e details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 12 Max mixing level Parameter Explanation Default 10 dBm Range 50 dBm to 0 dBm Unit dBm dBm mV uV Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 19 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Input Sets the input impedance for voltage to power conversions see Equation 2 4 The default is 500 To measure a 75Q device you should use a 75Q to 500 adapter supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test and then set this menu to 75 Q Note A 75 Q sign will be shown in the status bar of the screen in this situation 2 20 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Sweep Settings BW Sets the RBW Resolution Bandwidth and VBW Video Bandwidth parameters of the analyzer RBW Sets the desired resolution bandwidth in order to distinguish between signals which are close in frequency Key Points Reducing the value of RBW will increase the frequency resolution but may also cause sweeps to take longer Sweep Time is effected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode RBW decreases with the span non zero span in Auto RBW mode Note if detector type is Quasi Peak or filter type is EMI RBW can be 200 Hz 9 kHz 120 kHz or 1 MHz only Table 2 13 RBW Parameter Explanation Default 1 MHz Range 10 Hz to 1 M
100. e edes 2 99 Coupl Param ssssssesss 2 97 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL DANG c esie a a X Del Limiti ire ees 2 76 Delta esee ets 2 79 Delta Pal ei eo aes 2 80 Demod cr 2 41 2 99 Demod TiMe scc 2 41 DISC Mor 2 116 Disk Info 2 116 Display Line o 2 102 EBW Gck ost tete NA 2 50 Edg8 cir HR rera 2 30 Eileen 2 116 Eile 2 75 EMI Fler ae een 2 23 Expand Dir 2 114 External Reference 2 97 External Trigger 2 29 Factory Default 2 106 Fall Stop co eb oa teorie 2 76 File Source seseseeseessss 2 114 Format Di i aer 2 116 Free Run Trigger ssse 2 29 Freeze ini 2 38 Freq Count ueeessenennneeee nenne nenn 2 88 Freq Interpretes 2 18 Freq Interpres 2 76 Freq Offset ccc 2 45 Frequency Range ccce X Front Switch sssesssse 2 97 F ll Spa n itt 2 10 FUNCHON d eh 2 39 GPLB onmes aatis caldera Rf 2 96 Einer rM celeste centers 2 103 Harmo Distana aneia 2 50 HARMONICS iaia ai 2 71 1 RIGOL Index RU A pete mes 2 20 Peak Left 2 89 Input Atten oo eee 2 12 Peak Peak n 2 90 Integ BW 2 59 Peak Right 2 89 Internal Reference 2 97 Peak Search sssss 2 91 Key Test une 2 99 Peak Sort nn 2 92 LAIN sees diee tb e Qe 2 95 Peak Table ssessssss 2 92 Last SPAN ios vens 2 10 Phase NoiSe X Ro Merc 2 15 PKOEXGUISI a en aeea 2 90
101. e is from 50 Hz to 3 GHz 50 Hz in non zero span Start Freq Sets the start frequency of the sweep When pressed the frequency mode is switched to Start Freq and Stop Freq in order to enter the desired parameter data In this mode parameters you specified are always shown at the lower left and right side of the grid Key Points The span and center frequency are changed automatically according to the start frequency The change of the span would have influence on other system parameters For more details please refer to Span n Zero Span mode the start frequency stop frequency and center frequency are always equal If one is changed the others are updated to match You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys Refer to Parameter I nput for more details Table 2 2 Start Frequency Parameter Explanation Default 0 Hz Range 0 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Span gt 0 step Span 200 Span 0 step RBW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step CF step Note The range is from 0 Hz to 3 GHz 100 Hz in non zero span User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 3 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Stop Freq Sets the stop frequency of the sweep When pressed the frequency mode is switched to Start Freq and Stop Freq in order to enter the desired parameter data In this mode parameters you specified are always shown at the lower left and ri
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103. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 68 Table 2 47 Noise BW of C N Ratio measurement eesseenne 2 69 Table 2 48 The Carrier BW of C N Ratio measurement eeeeeeees 2 69 Table 2 49 Average number for Harmo Dist measurement ssseses 2 71 Table 2 50 Number of harmonics for Harmo Dist measurement 2 71 Table 2 51 The Sweep Time of Harmo Dist measurement eese 2 72 Table 2 52 Average number for TOI measurement ssssseennes 2 74 Table 2 53 The Span of TOI measurement eesssseeeneneennnnennnnnennnnnnnnne nennen 2 74 Table 2 54 Pass Fail menu ssssseeem meme nn nnns 2 76 Table 2 55 Marker parameters nenn et ae 2 78 Table 2 56 N dB BW parameter settings ereere nenne 2 87 Table 2 57 The resolution of frequency counter eerren 2 88 Table 2 58 PK EXCUISI c ccccccecccseeceeee cess cess menn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 2 91 Table 2 59 PK ThireShi ne RR CR e Fd dde 2 91 Table 2 60 GPIB address n i et dee n e e Oe eda 2 96 Table 2 61 Display IN es tdt S lr tede un aeneis 2 102 Table 2 62 Graticule e one ect Ro Y RE REX de RR ER Ee Re Ra 2 103 Table 2 63 Brightness selling essen tee et ette abuti 2 104 Table 2 64 Factory Default 5 3 m 1 p ih res e s aed fas ERR 2 106 Table 2 65 File ICONS oca ie Bierce nara secede trond ede ner irische 2 112 Table 2 86 File typ coss petu e etta m bm dee e e ERN Interes 2 113 Table 2 67 The printing State ICONS aaa 2
104. ehause Abdeckungen VI User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Betreiben Sie das Gerat nicht geoffnet Der Betrieb mit offenen oder entfernten Geh useteilen ist nicht zul ssig Nichts in entsprechende Offnungen stecken L fter z B Passende Sicherung verwenden Setzen Sie nur die spezifikationsgem en Sicherungen ein Vermeiden Sie ungesch tzte Verbindungen Ber hren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen w hrend das Ger t in Betrieb ist Betreiben Sie das Gerat nicht im Fehlerfall Wenn Sie am Gerat einen Defekt vermuten sorgen Sie daf r bevor Sie das Gerat wieder betreiben dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgef hrt wird J edwede Wartung Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerat sowie am Zubeh r d rfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgef hrt werden Bel ftung sicherstellen Unzureichende Bel ftung kann zu Temperaturanstiegen und somit zu thermischen Sch den am Ger t f hren Stellen Sie deswegen die Bel ftung sicher und kontrollieren regelm ig L fter und Bel ftungs ffnungen Nicht in feuchter Umgebung betreiben Zur Vermeidung von Kurzschlu amp im Ger teinneren und Stromschlag betreiben Sie das Ger t bitte niemals in feuchter Umgebung Nicht in explosiver Atmosphare betreiben Zur Vermeidung von Personen und Sachsch den ist es unumg nglich das Ger t ausschlie lich fernab jedweder explosiven Atmosph re zu betreiben Ger te
105. en RER 7 14 EBE Doctrinae sata mu ina E PM MAC ada E 7 14 CIN RatlQ i sere tein t rq po E E p e dea Mice dno ERE rg 7 15 Harmonics Dist sun cod eve eee x Ec Er RR RR RR ERA T Ran 7 15 PO ana a a ERR 7 16 Pass Fallopia een a ee AA A va a O s 7 16 Peak a E A 7 17 Print Setup u0 200n000a00n00naunnunnunnnnn nun nun ann nun nunn nun nun nen nnmnnn 7 18 SPAN e M CE ERR 7 19 Ier m 7 20 Ell 7 21 SY SUCIN NM M 7 22 Source DSA1030A TG nuun2una0nn0unaunnunnannnnnnunnnunnnnn ann nunnnnn nun 7 26 li eUU 7 27 In m 7 28 Chapter 8 Appendix 1ee eclesie nun nun nun nnnn ann nunnunnann nnn nana 8 1 Appendix A Ordering Information 2200200a00000n00nn00na0nnn0n 8 1 Appendix B Warranty uunu00000a00n00na0nnunnaun nun nun nun nun ann nunnnnn ann nenne 8 3 Appendix C General Care and Cleaning 8 4 Index qu 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series XV RIGOL Contents List of Figures Figure 1 1 Front panel overvIBW ee ed id dat ERE e PO Re o ERR rd eal 1 2 Figure 1 2 Function key area ssssssseeee mmm 1 3 Figure 1 3 Front Panel Connectors sssssssseeee
106. ence RIGOL 14 47 13 2009 07 11 Display Ref 3 00 dam Att 20dB Marker1 n 1 Msg Switch 93 Center Freq 4 Span SWT Figure 2 31 Modern display Msg Switch Enables or disables the display of messages The types of messages in this analyzer include Information Message Error Message and Status Message Only Information Messages appear if the message switch is Off For more details about messages refer to O Messages User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 105 RIGOL Preset Front Panel Key Reference Restores the analyzer to a specified status This may change all parameters related to the sweep the measurement function and the system Key Points Press System gt Reset gt Preset Type to select Factory or User e Press Preset to load Factory settings except for items marked with listed in the following table or User defined settings Table 2 65 Factory Default Parameter Default Frequency Center Freq 1 5 GHz Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq 3 GHz CF Step Auto 300 MHz Signal Track Off Span Span 3 GHz Amplitude Ref Level 0 dBm Ref Offset 0 dB Scale Div 10 dB Input Atten Auto 10 dB Scale Type Log Units dBm RF Preamp Off MaxMixL 10 dBm Corr Corrections Off Detector Detector Type Pos Peak Demod Demod Off Speaker Off 2 106 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series
107. ence RIGOL Filter Type Set RBW filter type Key Points DSA1000A supports two kinds of RBW filters Gauss 3 dB bandwidth and EMI 6 dB bandwidth e When EMI is selected resolution bandwidth can be 200 Hz 9 kHz 120 kHz or 1 MHz only The default is Gauss the instrument will switch to EMI filter automatically when Quasi Peak detector is selected User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 23 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Sweep Sets parameters about the Sweep function including Time Auto SWT Mode Numbers and Points Time Sets the time interval for the analyzer to complete a sweep Either Auto or Manual can be used the default is Auto Key Points In non zero span the analyzer uses the shortest sweep time on the basis of the current RBW and VBW settings if Auto is selected Decreasing the sweep time would speed the measurement However an error may be caused if the specified time is less than the minimum duration in Auto coupling and UNCAL is shown at the status bar of the screen You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 16 Sweep time Parameter Explanation Default 100 ms Range 20 us to 3000 s Unit ks S ms us ns ps Knob Step Sweep time 100 Min 1 ms Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence Note The minimum in non zero span m
108. ends Description LOGO Logo of RIGOL company System status Auto Tune UNCAL and Auto Range Identification Wait for Trigger are in different Calibrating locations UNCAL Measurement Uncalibrated Identification LXI Identification External reference Ext Ref Ext Ref Invalid Time System time 1 20 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL User interface legends Continued Input impedance Description Show 75 if the current input impedance is 75Q Printer status FE Alternate display denotes the printer now is connecting El successful connection print finish or idle FE Alternate display denotes printing EA Denotes print has been paused Print process Show current print copy and total print copies Power status AC supply Battery supply China only show electric quantity left BEEE USB storage device Show if USB storage device is inserted the mark me indicates successfully installed Operation status Menu title Local or Rmt Remote Function of current menu belongs to Menu item Menu item of current function Reference level Active area Reference level Current parameter and value Attenuator settings Sets the Attenuator Display line Reading reference and threshold condition for peak value Trigger level Sets the trigger level in video trigger Average times
109. ener nnn nnn ni 2 8 Figure 2 4 Before the Auto Scale itin ter sent baba 2 11 Figure 2 5 After tne Auto Scale m ed vL eR ha e UR ee d 2 11 Figure 2 6 Before the Auto Range sssseeeeem mmn nns 2 16 Figure 2 7 After the Auto Range unessessesennnnennnenennnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnen nennen nn 2 16 Figure 2 8 Process of the Auto Ranges oder ct ed e d eor aas 2 17 Figure 2 9 Before the Auto Tune sssssseee mmm nnns 2 27 XVI User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Ons a __ O Figure 2 10 After the Auto Tune ea 2 27 Figure 2 11 Process of a single sweep ssseee m 2 31 Figure 2 12 Process of continue sweep ssseee m 2 32 Figure 2 13 Working principle of the detector eccere 2 33 Figure 2 14 Power Sweeh ont Qo esit Oo n E Qe RU HDD GERA ERA Tia 2 44 Figure 2 15 Interface of T Power measurement ce ct eee re enne 2 52 Figure 2 16 Interface of ACP measurement ssseeseee enn 2 55 Figure 2 17 Interface of Chan Pwr measurement sese 2 58 Figure 2 18 Interface of OBW measurement ssseeeeeennn 2 61 Figure 2 19 Interface of EBW measurement ssseseee en 2 64 Figure 2 20 Interface of C N Ratio measurement eese 2 67 Figure 2 21 Interface of Harmo Dist measurement sese 2 70 Figure 2 22 Interface of TOI measurement nenn 2 73 Figure 2 23 Interface of Pass Fail measurement seen 2 75 Figure 2 24 Schematic of the mar
110. enerator 2 such as RIGOL DG3121A to output a sine signal with 100 2 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Method 1 Use marker function to measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminals of generators 1 amp 2 to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer through a power combiner 2 Measure frequency and amplitude 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 1 MHz 3 Use marker function to measure Press Peak Execute the peak searching and activate a marker Press Marker Press Delta Press Peak Press Next Peak Read the value measured by the marker 3 Measurement result The result displays in the upper right corner of the screen see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 29 RIGOL Measurement Examples 4Marker1 200 0 KHz 54 28 dB Center Freq 100 10 MHz 1 0000 MHz RBW 1 000 kHz VBW 1 000 kHz 1 0000 s Figure 3 14 Use marker function to measure TOI distortion Method 2 Use TOI function to measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminals of generators 1 amp 2 to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer through a power combiner TOI function to measure 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press
111. enna cable user or others 63 Option is activated 64 Option is deleted 65 The edit frequency has been existed 80 Limit lines are cleaned because of change of X Axis type 81 Copy complete 82 Do you want to replace the exist file 83 Please select the copy 84 Fail to copy as the destination is the same as the source 85 Updating the reference trace 5 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL Error Message Command Error Number 0 100 101 102 103 104 105 108 109 Error Description Everything is OK Command error This is a generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates only that a Command Error as defined in IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 4 has occurred Invalid character A syntactic element contains a character which is invalid for that type for example a header containing an ampersand SETUP amp This error might be used in place of errors 114 121 141 and perhaps some others Syntax error An unrecognized command or data type was encountered for example a string was received when the device does not accept strings Invalid separator The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegal character for example the semicolon was omitted after a program message unit EMC 1 CH1 VOLTS 5 Data type error The parser recognized a data element different than one allowed for example numeric or string d
112. ent sweep signal will be output from the GEN OUTPUT 508 terminal on the front panel You are recommended to use the tracking signal ranges from 10 MHz to 3 GHz The Power of the signal could be set through the menu key Two working modes are available in the source They are Power Sweep output and Fixed Power output when Power Sweep is Off The Source function is only valid for DSA1030A TG TG level Sets the output power of the signal from the tracking generator TG In Power Sweep mode this parameter indicates the start power of the sweep You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 24 TG level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range 20 dBm to 0 dBm Unit dBm dBm mV uV Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm TG Level Offset Sets the offset of the output power from the TG when gains or losses occur between the TG output and peripheral equipment in order to display the actual power value User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 43 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points e This parameter only changes the readout of the TG output power rather than the actual value of it The offset could be either a positive gain or a negative loss Youcan use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2
113. enter Frequency ssssssseeene mme nnne 2 3 Table 2 2 Start Frequency sess eere rtm vere tested rer vare p Ple re Reds 2 3 Table 2 3 Stop frequency usa been 2 4 Table 2 4 CF Ste 6 eee net ere ee 2 5 Table 2 5 Sp M 2 9 Table 2 6 Reference level iu eicere une 2 12 Table 2 7 Input attenuation sssssseeen meme 2 13 Table 2 B Scale nme tees un te t ede 2 13 Table 2 9 Reference level offset 2 15 Table 2 10 Edit menus of Amplitude correction sseeeeeeeees 2 18 Table 2 11 Max mixing level sssssse mH 2 19 DEEP 2 21 Table c2 13 VBM teas ake tat eto reb eei fot dete me bte es 2 22 Table 2 14 VI RR cs ood eher 2 22 Table 2 15 Sweep tlie iso ted ith o v E eel EE ER LL o D ERR 2 24 Table 2 16 NUMBERS scd bre dee ur b eap etit ed tote tdt 2 25 Table 2 17 Points a fte e eost an etr IRR Sn 2 26 Table 2 18 Trigger level i e seat eter E eet re rr eee er sch 2 30 Table 2 19 Average times sssssssseee meme nnne 2 38 Table 2 20 Constant in math operation ueessseeeenseeenenennnnennnnnen namen nnnnen anne 2 39 Table 2 21 VOU ME s ooo ere ana Han E PERL erahnen oe ne SERATA Peine 2 41 Table2 22 Demod Tine zie Duci A eh 2 42 Table 2 23 T6 level ana ae 2 43 Table 2 24 TG Eeyel OTfSet aus rede 2 44 Table 2 25 Power Range Of TG emm 2 45 Table 2 26 Frequency Offset een een 2 45 Table 2 27 Reference level under normalization s n 2 46 Table 2 28 TG reference position scoo
114. ep Sets the step of center frequency Changing the center frequency in a fixed step continuously switches the channel to be measured Key Points The CF step type could be Manual or Auto In Auto mode the CF step is 1 10 of span if it is in Non zero span mode or equals the RBW while in Zero span mode in Manual mode you can set the step using the numeric keys After you set an appropriate CF step and select center frequency you can use the up and down direction keys to switch between measurement channels in the specified step in order to sweep the adjacent channels manually You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 5 CF step Direction Key Step Parameter Explanation Default 300 MHz Range 1 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Span gt 0 step Span 200 Span 0 step 100 Hz Min 1 Hz in 1 2 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 5 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference CF Step Application You can use the CF step function to detect the harmonic waves and sidebands that are beyond the current span For example for each order of harmonic of a 100 MHz signal you can set both the center frequency and CF step to 100 MHz and press the down direction key continuously to show each order of harmonic successively at the center of the screen Signal Tr
115. erence Select Mkr Selects one marker from the four the default is Marker1 When a selection is made you can set its type trace to be marked readout type and other related parameters The enabled marker will appear on the selected trace through the Mkr Trace option and the readouts of this marker are also displayed on the active area and the upper right of screen Table 2 56 Marker parameters Parameter Explanation Default Center Frequency Range 0 to 3 GHz Unit Readout Frequency or Period Unit is GHz MHz kHz Hz or ks s ms us ns ps Readout Time or 1 Atime Unit is ks s ms us ns ps or GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Readout Frequency or Period step Span Min Sweep Points Number of Pixels in the Grid Area 1 Readout Time or 1 Atime step Sweep Time Min Sweep Points Number of Pixels in the Grid Area 1 Direction Key Step Readout Frequency or Period step Span 10 Readout Time or 1 Atime step Sweep Time 10 Note The step of the knob must be an integer multiple of the difference between the two neighboring sweep points If the step calculated using the formula in the table above does not meet the requirement the spectrum analyzer will select a value that meets the requirement and is nearest to the value calculated as the step automatically For example in frequency readout mode the span is 3 GHz the sweep points is 2001 and the number
116. f the next channel up in frequency and the difference with the main channel Unit is dBc Lower displays the power value of the next channel down in frequency and the difference with the main channel Unit is dBc Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode Main CH BW Adj CH BW and CH Spacing 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 55 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 33 Average number for ACP measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 Main CH BW Sets the bandwidth of the main channel The power of the main channel is the power integral within this bandwidth You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 34 The main channel bandwidth of ACP measurement 4 Adj CH BW
117. factor Range 1 to 200 Frequency Set the frequency of specified point Amplitude Set the amplitude correction of specified point Range 120 dB to 100 dB Del Point Delete the specified point data frequency and amplitude correction 4 Freq interp Selects the correction type to Lin or Log In type of Lin the frequency and 2 18 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL amplitude separately uses a Lin and Log unit to do interpolation in type of Log both of parameters use a Log unit Delete Clears the frequency and amplitude correction data of the selected factor Corr Table Turns on or off the edited correction table At this moment the screen is divided into two parts the upper shows the measurement curve and the lower shows the edited points frequency and amplitude Corr View All view the data for all correction factors Sel view the data for selected correction factor MaxMixL Sets the max input level of mixer according to the magnitude of signal Key Points For a bigger input signal choosing a smaller max mixing level can increase the input attenuation and reduce the distortion of the signal for a smaller input signal choosing a bigger max mixing level can reduce the input attenuation and noise Parameters in Inequality 2 5 are always changing on the basis of the max mixing level You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For mor
118. g a USB GPIB module option provided by RIGOL To get the USB GPIB module please contact RIGOL 1 Remotel O Selects LAN USB or GPIB or disable all the three interfaces 2 LAN Sets or resets the LAN parameters 16 25 30 2011 06 17 DHCP wv Auto IP gt Manu IP IP Address Auto IP Subnet Mask Gateway 72 16 3 1 Manual IP VISA TCPIPO 17 INSTR Unlink Figure 2 29 LAN parameter setting User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 95 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference The following items can be set through the front panel or remote interface Reset Turns on the DHCP and Auto IP turns Manual IP off and then Clears the existing web password DHCP one of the setting methods of IP address The DHCP server assigns an IP address subnet mask and gateway to the analyzer on the basis of the current network status Auto IP one of the setting methods of IP address The analyzer obtains an IP address from 169 254 0 1 to 169 254 255 254 and a fixed subnet mask 255 255 0 0 automatically e Manual IP one of the setting methods of IP address In this type users can define a desired IP address for the analyzer P Sets the IP address subnet mask and gateway manually DNS Sets the IP address of the DNS server Note The analyzer will always try to get an I P address in the order of DHCP Auto IP and Manual IP These three ways cannot be disabled at the same time USB Sets the class and address of the US
119. generated when the output queue controller see IEEE488 2 6 5 7 fails to follow the Message Exchange Control Protocol under any of the conditions below see IEEE488 2 6 1 10 When trying to read the output queue the queue has no data or is being suspended Data in the output queue has been lost Message number 499 to 400 3 Status Message to warn you that the analyzer is now in a certain condition and should be paid attention to The messages are always marked with an WM icon and displayed on the screen until the Esc key has been pressed or the CLS command is used The messages are stored in corresponding status register and can be queried by sending Status or SYSTEM ERROR NEXT Message number 200 to 299 5 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL I nformation Message Number Error Description 1 PictBridge printer connected PictBridge printer has already been connected successfully and is waiting for initialization 2 PictBridge printer installed successfully PictBridge printer has already been installed successfully and is ready for printing 3 PictBridge printer disconnected A Printing task finished 5 Printing task paused Printing task has to be paused as an error please solve the problem and select RESUME For the source of error please refer to the Message List 6 Printing task stopped An error occurred when printing please select Cancel to stop the print job
120. ght side of the grid Key Points e Modifying the stop frequency changes the span and center frequency and the change of span influences other system parameters see Span You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 3 Stop frequency Parameter Explanation Default 3 GHz Range 0 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Span gt 0 step Span 200 Span 0 step VBW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step CF step Note The range is from 100 Hz to 3 GHz in non zero span Freq Offset You can set a frequency offset to explain the frequency conversion between the device under test and the spectrum analyzer input Key Points This parameter will not affect any hardware setting It only changes the displayed values of the center frequency start frequency and stop frequency You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys For more details please refer to Parameter Input f you want to cancel the frequency offset you can perform the Preset operation or set the frequency offset to 0 Hz 2 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 4 Frequency offset RIGOL Parameter Explanation Default 0 Hz Range 100 GHz to 100 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step 15 MHz Direction Key Step CF step CF St
121. he Marker In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 509 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Usethe frequency counter to measure 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 10 MHz 3 Open a marker Press Marker A marker is activated Press Peak The peak is identified by a marker and the frequency and amplitude of this signal are displayed at the top right of the grid 4 Use the frequency counter to measure Press Press Freq Count and enter the lower menu Press State On gt On and the frequency will be shown in the active area and the top right corner of the grid 5 Set the measuring resolution of the Counter Press Resolution and enter 1 Hz 3 Measurement result The result is 99 998459 MHz with an accuracy of 1 Hz see figure below 3 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples o Ref 0 00 dBm Cntr1 99 5 10 Resolution 1Hz E VBW 300 00 kHz 9 MHz 9 95 dBm Figure 3 2 Use the frequency counter to measure RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 5 RIGOL Measurement Examples Measuring an AM Signal Through the de
122. he display grid which indicates Span is active 2 Span value could be changed through the numerical keyboard the knob or the directional keys 3 Input 20 and select MHz as its unit using the numerical keyboard then the span of the analyzer is set to 20 MHz 6 Setup Amplitude 1 Press AMPT Ref Level is in high bright state the reference level will be shown at the top left corner of the display grid which indicates Reference Level is active 2 Reference level could be changed through the numerical keyboard the knob or the directional keys 3 If necessary you can change the reference level using the knob so as to bring the signal peak value near the top of the grid based on the signal display When all the steps above are finished a 50 MHz RF curve will be shown on the analyzer 7 ReadResult The value of frequency and amplitude could be read from the Marker Press gt Select Mkr gt 1 to activate Marker 1 and set the marker frequency to 50MHz then the frequency and amplitude of where the marker is located would be shown at the upper right of the display grid Reference Level 0 00 dBm 100 Center Freq 50 000 MHz Span 20 000 MHz Figure 1 24 Measuring result 1 30 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Ultra Spectrum Ultra Spectrum is a PC application software developed by RI GOL for DSA1000 amp DSA1000A series spectrum analyzers This software is designed based on the standard drive VISA c
123. he manual include the measurement uncertainty Typical Value characteristic performance which 80 percent of the measurement results will meet at room temperature approximately 25 C This data is not warranted and does not include the measurement uncertainty Nominal Value the expected average performance or a designed attribute such as the 50Q connector This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature approximately 25 C Measured Value an attribute measured during the design phase which can be compared with the expected performance such as the amplitude drift variation with time This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature approximately 25 C Note Unless otherwise noted all the data in this manual are the measurement results of multiple instruments at room temperature Besides the specifications except the TG specifications in this manual are for situations when the tracking generator is turned off User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 6 1 RIGOL Technical Specification Specification Frequency Frequency Frequency Range DSA1030A 9 kHz to 3 GHz DSA1030A TG Frequency Resolution lHz I nternal Reference Frequency Reference Frequency 10 MHz Aging Rate 3 ppm year Temperature Drift 20 C to 30 C 3 ppm Frequency Readout Accuracy Marker Frequency Resolution span number of sweep points 1 Marker Frequency Uncertainty
124. he tracking generator is enabled and vice versa 5 Power light In AC power supply mode Flashes on and off alternatively indicating the unit is in stand by state Constant on indicating the normal operating condition In battery power supply mode China only e Off indicating the standby state Constant on indicating the normal operating condition 6 Battery status indicator TT China Only It is used to indicate the installation status and the current amount of electricity of the battery 1 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Green battery electricity gt 80 Orange 2096 battery electricity 8096 Red battery electricity 2096 Off the battery is not installed or the battery contains no electricity Note This function is only applicable to DSA1030A TG User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 7 RIGOL Quick Start Front Panel Connector PROBE RF INPUT 50Q GEN OUTPUT 50Q pe POWER p gt MAX 50V DC AN AN MAX 30dBm 50V DC Figure 1 3 Front Panel Connectors 1 USB Host The analyzer may serve as a host device to connect to external USB devices This interface is available for USB storage devices and the USB GPIB module See the following connections RN T ee PEU USB storage device connection GPIB extended connection Figure 1
125. ht peak directly 1 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Function keys description Continued Keys Description System keys System Sets the system parameters Display Sets the display parameters Preset Executes the selected preset function resets the system into specified status modifies all sweep parameters measure settings as well as system parameters for following measure Storage Enter the storage interface Print Setup Sets the print parameters Print or save current screen Note This function is only applicable to DSA1030A TG User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 5 RIGOL Quick Start Front Panel Backlight Key The backlight status of some keys at the front panel off bright or different color indicates different working mode 1 AutoTune When Auto Tune is pressed the backlight turns on which indicates that the instrument starts sweeping at full range searching the signal of maximum amplitude and moves it to the center of the screen Then the backlight turns off 2 Single Continue When backlights of Single or Continue are on it indicates the current sweep mode is Single or Continue respectively 3 Meas The backlight of Meas will be automatically turned on once any measurements are activate and stay on until all measurement functions are disabled 4 Source When backlight of is on it indicates that t
126. ic keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 47 The Offset Freq of C N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Offset Freq 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 4 Noise BW Sets the bandwidth of the noise for measurement You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput 2 68 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 48 Noise BW of C N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Noise BW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 5 Carrier BW Sets the bandwidth of the carrier for measurement This value is related to the Noise BW which can be set within Noise BW 20 and 20 Noise BW You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 49 The Carrier BW of C N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Carrier BW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence User s Guide for DSA1000A Series
127. ies 2 27 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points In the process of searching the backlight of turns on and Auto Tune is shown on the status bar of the screen until the search is finished In Auto mode press to stop the search The magnitude of some parameters such as reference level scale input attenuation and max mixing level may be changed during the auto tune 2 28 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Trig Sets the trigger type and other associated parameters Trig Type The trig type can be Free Run Video or External In each type of Trig there will be a related parameter icon shown on the left of screen such as 1 Free Run This indicates all trigger conditions can be satisfied at any time and the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously 2 Video This indicates a trigger signal will be generated when the system detects a video signal in which the voltage exceeds the specified video trigger level This function is invalid in one of the three conditions which are non zero span mode RMS Avg detection and Voltage Avg detection 3 External In this mode an external signal TTL signal is input from the TRIGGER IN connector at the rear panel of which the edge conditions should meet with the user settings to generate trigger signals Trig Setup 1 Trigger Level Sets the trigger level in Video mode The screen will display corresponding line TL and the value
128. ill be shown then press the menu keys to get corresponding help 5 Acquire the help information of any function key Press Help a message about how to obtain help information will be shown then press any function key to get corresponding help Frequency Center Fred gt ENTer lt freq ENTer ts the center frequency of the sweep When p the frequer ode ed to Center Freq anc er the desired pa ul ism TI cified are a how Figure 1 25 Built in help 1 32 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Key Reference This chapter describes in detail the function keys on the front panel and associated pull down menus Note that a third class title such as O FREQ always denotes a panel key of the analyzer while a quaternary title such as O Center Freq always denotes a menu softkey of a panel key Subjects in this chapter Basic Settings Sweep Settings Function Settings Advanced Measurements Marker Measurements System Functions Screen Control User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 1 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Basic Settings FREQ Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer The analyzer sweeps within a specified frequency range and the sweep is restarted every time you change this parameter The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters Start Frequency and Stop Frequency or Center Frequency and Span If a
129. int in parsing 160 Block data error This error as well as errors 161 through 169 are generated when parsing a block data element This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error 161 Invalid block data A block data element was expected but was invalid for some reason see IEEE 488 2 7 7 6 2 for example an END message was received before the length was satisfied 168 Block data not allowed A legal block data element was encountered but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing 170 Expression error This error as well as errors 171 through 179 are generated when parsing an expression data element This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error 171 Invalid expression The expression data element was invalid see IEEE 488 2 7 7 7 2 for example unmatched parentheses or an illegal character 178 Expression data not allowed A legal expression data was encountered but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing 180 Macro error This error as well as errors 181 through 189 are generated when defining a macro or executing a macro This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error 181 Invalid outside macro definition Indicates that a macro parameter placeholder number was encountered outside of a macro definition 183 Invalid inside macro definition I
130. irst LO unlock Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support 2nd LO unlock The second LO unlock Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support Track LO unlock Track LO unlock Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support Probe power short circuit Please check the Probe power short circuit as well as its connection state Overrange occurs in DA by a volume adjustment in FM Option not installed The desired operation cannot be performed because a required option is not installed For example pressing Source with no tracking generator installed User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 17 RIGOL Troubleshooting 460 No peak found No signal peak was found that meets the criteria under Peak Search 461 No fundamental wave found Indicates that no fundamental wave greater than 50dBm is found 462 No two tune signal found 463 Invalid function as cursor is not enabled The cursor can not be set to the reference level unless it is enabled 5 18 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL Query Error Number Error Description 400 Query error This is the generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates only that a Query Error as defined in EEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 7 and 6 3 has occurred 410 Query I NTERRUPTED Indicates that a condition causing an INTERRUPTED Query error occurred see IEEE 488 2 6 3 2 3 f
131. ith the previous one or not Del Point Deletes the point you are editing 4 XAxis Sets the X axis unit to Frequency or Time unit Note The switch of units may delete all the edited points upon the current limit line Freq I nterp Sets the Freq Interp to Log or Lin In Log mode both the frequency and amplitude use Log to do interpolation operation in Lin mode the frequency uses a Lin unit and the amplitude uses a Log unit for interpolation operation Del Limit Deletes the limit line you are editing Fail Stop Selects whether to continue the next sweep if the test fails User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Marker Measurements Marker The marker appears as a rhombic sign shown below for identifying the point on the trace We can easily readout the parameters of the marked point on the trace such as the amplitude frequency and sweep time Marker1 100 02 MHz 0 05 dBm SS Center Freq 100 40 MHz RBW 1 0000 MHz VBW 100 00 kHz Figure 2 24 Schematic of the marker Key Points The analyzer allows for up to four groups of markers to be displayed at one time but only one pair or one single marker is active every time You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to enter the desired frequency or time when any marker type menu is active so as to view the readouts of different points on the trace User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 77 RIGOL Front Panel Key Ref
132. ker eee 2 77 Figure 2 25 The marker schematic ssi pir ta brise ae eer Pet et eed 2 83 Figure 2 26 N dB BW measurement sseessnensennseennennnnennnennnennnnnnnnennnnen nenn 2 87 Figure 2 27 Frequency Count measurement cee cece eee eee een eeee eerie 2 88 Figure 2 25 Peak Table siib i te Er obi ette Ex mr tO te vce Rer rr FPE d 2 92 Figure 2 29 LAN parameter setting susce er hb ea 2 95 Figure 2 30 Classic display essseem Henne 2 104 Figure 2 31 Modern diSplay ids rear 2 105 Figure 2 32 File operation manager 2 112 Figure 2 33 PictBridge printer connection sseee nennen 2 117 Figure 2 34 Full screen display sseee n 2 121 Figure 2 35 Switch between windows ssseeen mens 2 122 Figure 3 1 Measuring a Sine signal sssee m nen 3 3 Figure 3 2 Use the frequency counter to measure ccce 3 5 Figure 3 3 Measure an AM signal eesem een 3 7 Figure 3 4 Phase noise measurement ssseeeeee mene 3 10 Figure 3 5 N dB bandwidth measurement result ssseeeeeees 3 12 Figure 3 6 Time domain power MeaSureMeNnt cee eee nn 3 14 Figure 3 7 Adjacent channel power measurement result sssssse 3 16 Figure 3 8 Channel power measurement result eee 3 18 Figure 3 9 Occupied bandwidth measurement result ccce 3 20 Figure 3 10 Emission bandwidth measurement result sss 3 22 Fig
133. l do a self calibration once the operating temperature has changed Press gt Calibrate gt Cal Now to do a self calibration immediately 5 Prompt Message The instrument may give common prompts error prompts or state prompts according to the current status to assist in proper use of the analyzer or to show warnings that some fault might happen to the instrument 5 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL Messages Messages fall into three types on the basis of the tips purpose Information Message Error Message and Status Message To get accurate measurements and specific working status of the analyzer you should be familiar with these messages 1 Information Message to give a clue that the current task has finished or the analyzer has entered a specified state The messages are always marked with an E icon and displayed on the screen for several seconds and then hidden automatically or you can press any key to clear the display of this massage Message number 1 199 Error Message to warn you that the current operation cannot be executed and has been ignored or paused for some reason These messages are always marked with an El icon and displayed on the screen for several seconds and then hidden automatically or you can press any key to clear the display of this error massage Error Messages based on the cause of the error are divided into Command Error Execution Error Device Specific E
134. laying a wider span each pixel contains spectrum information associated with a larger subrange That is several samples may fall on one pixel Which of the samples will be represented by the pixel depends on the selected detector type See the working principle of the detector below N 5 Samples Video Voltage f RMS e MAY Auto Peak lia Sampie Pe Sampie Auto Peak d Min Peak 64 Min Peak 6 Pixel n Pixel n 1 1 1 f Display Sample Figure 2 13 Working principle of the detector User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 33 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points Selects an appropriate type according to the application in order to ensure the accuracy of the measurement for your application The available types are Pos Peak Neg Peak Sample Normal RMS Avg Voltage Avg and Quasi Peak the default is Pos peak Every selected type is shown with a parameter icon on the left status bar of screen see below Pos Peak Searches the maximum from the sampling data segment and displays it at the corresponding pixel Neg Peak Searches the minimum from the sampling data segment and displays it at the corresponding pixel Sample Chooses any point data from the sampling data segment and displays at the corresponding pixel Normal Searches both the minimum and maximum from the sampling data segment and displays them at the corresponding
135. length should not exceed 255 characters USB Disk failed to install The USB storage device can not be correctly installed please examine it User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 15 RIGOL Troubleshooting for possible damage Any question please contact your distributor or RIGOL technical support 324 File name existed The file name received already exists please re input 325 Input empty The input is empty please input a legal string before saving 326 Fail to save file 327 Other language except English not supported Any other languages are disabled except for English 328 File operation failed 329 No space to save file The document or file can not be created or saved owing to no space available 330 Invalid option No The length of option No must be less than 4 characters 331 Invalid license key The length of license key must be less than 20 characters 333 Invalid installation please insert USB disk again 340 DHCP renew failed Failed to configure IP address with DHCP server Please try manual IP 341 IP conflict The IP address received is in conflict with another computer on the network Please try another IP address 342 Invalid IP The IP address received is invalid 350 Can t auto couple sweep time in zero span Sweep time can not be coupled automatically in zero span except for manually 351 Zero span unavailable at power measurement mode 354 Pre amplifier disable Please adjust the settings
136. m memes 1 8 Figure 1 4 USB Host interface connections erce 1 8 Figure 1 5 Tracking generator output connection eienenn 1 9 Figure 1 6 RF input connection esssssssse emm 1 9 Figure 1 7 Rear panel overview essese emen 1 10 Figure 1 8 TRIGGER IN connection 1 11 Figure 1 9 10 MHz IN OUT connection 1 11 Figure 1 10 VGA port CONNECtION ee re meme 1 11 Figure 1 11 PictBridge printer connection 1 12 Figure 1 12 USB remote control connection 1 12 Figure 1 13 LAN connection uennsereeseenennennnenenenenennenennnennnnen nn aT nenne 1 12 Figure 1 14 Disassemble the front panel cover ccce 1 14 Figure 1 15 Adjust the supporting legs ssseeeem nennen 1 14 Figure 1 16 Power cord Connection serie re dete PR n e er Fe eR eme paa auo 1 15 Figure 1 17 Install the Battery sss mmm 1 16 Figure 1 19 Use the IOCK orae toe Eo kn 1 17 Figure 1 19 Change the fuse sse mmm nnne 1 18 Figure 1 20 User interface essem mmm nenne 1 20 Figure 1 21 The Numerical keyboard satt 1 26 Figure 1 22 The knob ierra i i eo d eed 1 27 Figure 1 23 Direction keys ssssssssse Henn nnn 1 28 Figure 1 24 Measuring result 00 meme 1 30 Figure 1 25 BullEin Header ce refe ha e Feb xc e ode er Para ea 1 32 Figure 2 1 Process of signal tracking ua oen ios ex a oe Ex ee 2 6 Figure 2 2 Before the Peak 2 CF sssssesee enn nnns 2 7 Figure 2 3 After the Peak gt CF esssssssseee m
137. mA 12 6 V lt 10 at 150 mA 10 MHz REF I n 10 MHz REF Out External Trigger In Connector BNC female 10 MHz REF Amplitude 0 dBm to 10 dBm Trigger Voltage 5 V TTL level nominal USB USB Host Connector A plug Protocol Version 2 0 USB Device Connector B plug Protocol Version 2 0 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 6 7 6 8 RIGOL Specification VGA Connector VGA compatible 15 pin mini D SUB Resolution 800 600 60Hz User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Specification General Specification RIGOL Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 800 480 Size 8 5 Color 65536 Printer Supported Protocol PictBridge Remote Control USB USB TMC EC IEEE Bus GPIB with USB GPIB interface IEEE 488 2 converter option LAN 10 100 Base RJ 45 Mass Memory Mass Memory Internal memory USB Storage Device not supplied Data Storage Space Internal Storage 1G Bytes Memory Depth Power Supply Input Voltage Range AC 100 V to 240 V nominal AC Frequency Range 45 Hz to 440 Hz Power Consumption Typical 35 W lt 60 W with all options Operation Time at Battery Power Supply China only About 3 hours nominal Temperature Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Range Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C Range User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 6 9
138. mV dBuV V W Frequency Response 10 dB attenuation relative to 50 MHz 20 C to 30 C Frequency Response Preamplifier Off 100 kHz to 3 GHz lt 0 7 dB Frequency Response Preamplifier On 1 MHz to 3 GHz lt 1 0 dB 6 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Specification RIGOL Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Setting Range 0 to 50 dB in 1 dB step Switching Uncertainty fc 50 MHz relative to 10 dB 20 C to 30 C lt 0 3 0 01 x attenuator setting dB Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty Uncertainty fc 50 MHz peak 0 4 dB detector preamplifier off 10 dB attenuation input signal 10 dBm 20 C to 30 C RBW Switching Uncertainty Uncertainty 10 Hz to 1 MHz relative lt 0 1 dB to 1 kHz RBW Reference Level Range 100 dBm to 30 dBm in 1 dB step Resolution Log Scale 0 01 dB Linear Scale 5 digits Level Measurement Uncertainty Level Measurement Uncertainty 95 confidence level S N gt 20 dB RBW VBW 1 kHz preamplifier off 10 dB attenuation 50 dBm lt reference level 0 10 MHz fc 3 GHz 20 C to 30 C lt 1 0 dB nominal User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 6 5 RIGOL Specification RF Input VSWR 10 dB Attenuation VSWR 100 kHz to 10 MHz 1 8 nominal 10 MHz to 2 5
139. meine Sicherheits Informationen berpr fen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfaltigumPersonenschadenoderSchaden am Ger tundan damit verbundenen weiteren Ger tenzu vermeiden Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren nutzen Sie bitte das Ger t nur so wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemafes Netzkabel Verwenden Sie f r dieses Ger t nur das f r ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte Netzkabel Erden des Gerates Das Ger t ist durch den Schutzleiter im Netzkabel geerdet Um Gefahren durch elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden ist es unerl sslich die Erdung durchzuf hren Erst dann d rfen weitere Ein oder Ausgange verbunden werden Anschluss einesTastkopfes Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des Instruments geerdet Schlie enSie die Erdungsklemmen an keine hohe Spannung an Beachten Sie alle Anschl sse Zur Vermeidung von Feuer oder Stromschlag beachten Sie alle Bemerkungen und Markierungen auf dem Instrument Befolgen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung f r weitere Informationen bevor Sie weitere Anschl sse an das Instrument legen Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten berspannungsschutz Stellen Sie sicher da keinerlei berspannung wie z B durch Gewitter verursacht das Ger t erreichen kann Andernfallsbestehtf r den Anwender die GefahreinesStromschlages Nicht ohne Abdeckung einschalten Betreiben Sie das Ger t nicht mit entfernten G
140. meter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput 2 52 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 30 Average number for T Power measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements in Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 TP Type Peak Displays the power value of the maximum signal between the start and stop lines The detector in this type is changed to Pos Peak automatically Average Displays the average power of the signals between the start and stop lines The detector in this type is changed to Voltage Avg automatically e RMS Displays the power which is the root mean square value the signals between the start and stop lines The detector in this type is changed to RMS Avg automatically 4 Start Line Sets the left margin when measuring the T Power using the time units The data calculated under this measurement is from the start to stop line You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 53 RI
141. modulation function the AM modulating signal can be separated from the carrier and displayed on the screen In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output an AM modulating signal as the signal under measure the carrier is a sine wave with 100 MHz and 10 dBm the modulating frequency is 1 kHz while the modulation depth is 10096 Method 1 in Zero Span Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 502 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer Measuring in zero span Reset the analyzer 1 2 Press Set the Press Press Press Press Press Press Use the Press Press Press Press Preset parameters FREQ Center Freq and enter 100 MHz SPAN Zero Span and set the span of frequency as 0 Hz Sweep Time and enter 10 ms in Manual mode marker to measure Single Peak Marker Delta Page down Press Press Press Readout and enter the lower menu 1 time R Peak or L Peak Also you can press gt Peak Right or Peak Left to view the peaks at both sides 3 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Read the frequency of the marker that is the frequency of the modulating signal 3 Measurement result The result is 1 kHz see figure below o Ref 0 00 dBm Att 10dB aMarker1 1 000 kHz 0 01 dB 1 1R 310 7Belta Marker
142. n after you open AM or FM You can activate the speaker to output the modulation signal through an audio frequency AF The frequency and intensity of the audio respectively denotes the frequency and intensity of the modulation signal Demod Setup 1 Speaker Sets the status of internal speaker When it is On you can hear the signal during demodulation the default is Off 2 Volume Sets the volume of the speaker Table 2 22 Volume Parameter Explanation Default 100 Range 0 to 255 Unit N A Knob Step 10 Direction Key Step 20 3 Demod Time Sets the time interval for the analyzer to complete a signal demodulation after each sweep If the speaker is On you will hear sound during the User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 41 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference demodulation You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput Table 2 23 Demod Time Parameter Explanation Default 100 ms Range 5 ms to 1000 s Unit ks s ms us ns ps Knob Step 0 to 100 ms step 1 ms 100 ms to 1 s step 10 ms 1sto 10 s step 100 ms 10 s to 100s step 1s 100 s to 1000 s step 10s Direction Key Step in 1 2 5 sequence 2 42 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Source DSA1030A TG Source When the Source is On a signal with the same frequency of the curr
143. n pressed an icon Ul is shown on the results window and the measurement data stops updating Resume Restarts the suspended measurement An icon UB is shown at the result window and the measurement data begins updating again Meas Mode Sets the measurement mode to Single or Continue In single mode the analyzer stops after a specified number of measurements After this every time you press Single measurements will be executed a specified number of times and measurement data will be updated In Continue mode the analyzer measures continuously User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 51 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Meas Setup Sets the parameters for the specified measurement under Meas function This operation is invalid if no measurement is enabled T Power Measurement I nterface 7p Ref 16 00 dBm Att 10 dB 118 Center Freq 10 MHz 2 i D Span OHz RBW 3 Hz VBW 300 00 kHz SWT 10 000 ms T POWER Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 1 70 Start Line 1 000 ms T POWER 22 57 Stop Line 9 000 ms TP Type Peak Measured Result Parameters Figure 2 15 Interface of T Power measurement Result Magnitude of T Power That is the signal power value from the start to stop line Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode TP Type Start Line and Stop Line 1 AvgNum Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this para
144. nce of each signal with the Base Lower as well as the Intercepts of both the Base Lower and Base Upper Parameters In this mode setting parameters are Avg Num Avg Mode and Span 1 Avg Num Sets the average number for the measurement the default is Off You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter I nput User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 73 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2 53 Average number for TOI measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 Range 1 to 1000 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 2 Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat the default is Exp In Exp mode the result is from the exponent average calculation of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements n Repeat mode the result is the arithmetic average of the current N specified by Avg Num measurements 3 Span This value equals the span of the analyzer indicating the frequency range of sweep Changing this parameter changes the span of the analyzer You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 54 The Span of TOI measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step TOI Span 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2
145. nd Quasi Peak 34 Trigger type Free video and external Sweep mode Continuous or Single sweep with current sweeping times showing Correction switch Turn the Correction On or Off Signal tracking Enable or disable signal tracking Preamplifier status Enable or disable the preamplifier Trace 1 types and status Trace types Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Video Avg and Power Avg Trace status yellow denotes On and gray denotes Off Trace 2 types and status Trace types Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Video Avg and Power Avg Trace status purple denotes On and gray denotes Off User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL User interface legends Continued Description Trace types Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Video Avg and Power Avg Trace 3 types and status Trace status light blue denotes On and gray denotes Off MATH trace types and status Trace types A B A C A C Trace status green denotes On and gray denotes Off User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Quick Start Menu Operation There are 7 different menus with respect to different modes of operation 1 Parameter Input Center Freq 1 5000000 GHz State Switching State Press the corresponding menu and use the keyboard to modify the parameter directly For example select Center Freq input the desired value using the keyboard and sele
146. ndicates that the program message unit sequence sent with a DDT or DMC command is syntactically invalid see IEEE 488 2 10 7 6 3 184 Macro parameter error Indicates that a command inside the macro definition had the wrong number or type of parameters 5 10 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL Execution Error Number Error Description 200 Execution error This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates only that an Execution Error as defined in IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 5 has occurred 201 Invalid while in local Indicates that a command is not executable while the device is in local due to a hard local control see IEEE 488 2 5 6 1 5 The system would be changed to remote mode by selecting the right communication 1 0 203 Command protected Indicates that a legal password protected program command or query could not be executed because the command was disabled 220 Parameter error Indicates that a program data element related error occurred This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors 221 through 229 221 Settings conflict Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due to the current device state see IEEE 488 2 6 4 5 3 and 11 5 1 1 5 222 Data out of range Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
147. ne or Default The default quality depends on the printer under use Hint Fine printing may consume more ink than other print quality settings File Type Sets the printing file type to Default or Exif J PEG The default type depends on the printer currently in use User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 119 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Hint The analyzer can automatically identify the characteristics of the printer such as Page size during the printer installation If some configuration is not supported by the current printer the corresponding menu in the analyzer is invalid For example if the current printer does not support color printing the Color option in Palette menu is invalid Print Presses to save or print the current screen Key Points This operation prints out the current screen according to the print settings when a printer is connected When no printer is connected but an USB storage device is detected this operation saves the current screen with the specified file name to the root directory of USB storage device e f neither a printer nor a USB storage device is successfully connected this operation saves the current screen data with the specified filename in the local disk D Then you can copy the file to the USB storage device and save the file into the PC 2 120 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Screen Control Switche
148. nerated from the TG signal passing from the receiver you can set this parameter to eliminate it in order to match the displayed frequency to the TG frequency You can use the numeric keys to modify this parameter please refer to Parameter Input for more details Table 2 27 Frequency Offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 Hz Range 300 MHz to 300 MHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step N A Direction Key Step N A User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Normalize Eliminates the error from TG Level Before using this function connect the GEN OUTPUT 502 output of TG with the RF INPUT 509 input of the analyzer 1 Stor Ref Saves the data of Trace 1 to Trace 3 as the reference value for normalization This operation should be done before you enable the normalization Normalize Enables or disables the normalization When enabled the reference trace will be stored automatically after the current sweep completes if no reference trace is stored before During storing the reference trace the interface displays corresponding message The trace data subtracts the corresponding value of reference trace after every sweep Reference level Adjusts the vertical position of trace on the screen when normalization is On Being different from the Reference level function upon the AMPT menu this parameter has no influence on the reference level of the analyzer Y
149. nse Press License to open the input box and input the option license using the numeric keys and knob at the front panel For example 646K204P69N0P0395P899156121M2M90K04L056728N399PO After 2 100 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Hint You can also install the option by operating the spectrum analyzer remotely 1 entering all the characters press Save At this point the Active bar is in inactive N state Active Press Active to activate the input option license At this point the Active bar is in active Y state The option is successfully installed Build the communication between the spectrum analyzer and PC You can use the USB LAN or GPIB option interface For the connecting methods refer to Remote Control Send the SYSTem LKEY lt option gt lt license key gt command For example SYSTem LKEY 0002 646K204P69N0P0395P899156121M2M90K04L056728N399PO The spectrum analyzer recognizes the license received and matches it with the corresponding option At this point the corresponding option is installed and is in active state the Active bar shows Y User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 101 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Display Controls the screen display of the analyzer such as setting the display line active function hold time of the menu graticule screen saver screen state brightness skin and message switch Display Line Turns on
150. nu Map RIGOL Language Calibrate Language English Calibrate Cal Now Chinese Self Cal On Off 1 1 1 1 Pwr On Preset Preset Type Reset gt Power On Factory Last Preset Preset Type User Factory Save Preset 1 1 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Menu Map 1 0 Setting Remote 1 0 USB Dev Class 1 0 Setting Remote 1 0 p Off poy ose gt AutoConfig LAN gt LAN Dev ade TMC USB USB Printer GPIB GPIB 18 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LAN Reset IP Reset 9 OK gt IP Address DHCP Si ton Cancel Subnet Mask Auto IP eo Gateway Manual IP On off IP DNS 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 24 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map RIGOL Information Status Self Test Information gt System Info Status gt Analyzer Self Test Screen Test System Msg Power Key Test TG Demod Corrections 1
151. ny such parameter is changed the others would be adjusted automatically in order to ensure the coupling relationship among them rm os oda 2 Equation 2 1 pm Jos lu Equation 2 2 Fcenter fup Sstar 8nd f denotesthe center frequency the stop frequency the start frequency and the span respectively Center Freq Sets the center frequency of the sweep When pressed the frequency mode is switched to Center Freq and Span in order to enter the desired parameter data In this mode parameters you specified are always shown at the lower right and left side of the display grid Key Points The start and stop frequencies vary with the center frequency when the span is constant Changing the center frequency horizontally shifts the current sweep channel and the adjustment is limited by the specified frequency range In Zero Span mode the start frequency stop frequency and center frequency are always equal If one is changed the others are updated to match You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys Refer to Parameter I nput for more details 2 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2 1 Center Frequency Parameter Explanation Default 1 5 GHz Range 0 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Span gt 0 step Span 200 Span 0 step RBW 100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step CF step Note The rang
152. oberfl chen sauber und trocken halten Um den Einflu von Staub und Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft auszuschlie en halten Sie bitte die Ger teoberfl chen sauber und trocken Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladung ESD Sorgen Sie f r eine elektrostatisch gesch tzte Umgebung um somit Sch den und User s Guide for DSA1000A Series VII RIGOL Funktionsst rungen durch ESD zu vermeiden Erden Sie vor dem Anschlu immer Innen und Au enleiter der Verbindungsleitung um statische Aufladung zu entladen Die richtige Verwendung desAkku Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw Feuer ausgesetzt werden Bewahren Sie es au erhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf Unsachgem fie nderung derBatterie Anmerkung Lithium Batterie kann zu einer Explosion f hren VerwendenSie nur von RIGOL angegebenenAkkus Sicherer Transport Transportieren Sie das Gerat sorgfaltig Verpackung um Sch den an Bedienelementen Anschl ssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden VIII User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide Diese Begriffe k nnen in diesem Handbuch auftauchen WARNI NG Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Sch den oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben k nnen CAUTI ON Die Kennzeichnung Caution Vorsicht beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Sch den am Gerat hervorrufen k nnen Begriffe auf dem Produkt Diese
153. ode is 10 ms Auto SWT Sets the auto type of the sweep time to Normal or Accy The sweep will be faster if you select Normal while in Accy type higher measurement precision can be obtained 2 24 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Mode Sets the sweep mode to Single or Continue the default is Continue If you select Single the backlight of Single located on the front panel turns on and so does the backlight of when Continue is selected The corresponding parameters and type icons are shown on the left side of screen Continue the character Cont from the parameter icon is the abbreviation of the Continue which denotes the analyzer is sweeping continuously Single the number 10 from the parameter icon denotes the current sweep number Numbers Sets the number of times for a single sweep In Single mode the system executes specified sweeps The number shown on the left status icon of the screen varies with the process of sweep Table 2 17 Numbers Parameter Explanation Default 1 Range 1 9999 Unit N A Knob Step 1 Direction Key Step 1 Points Sets the desired points for every sweep That is the number of points of the current trace Key Points Changing the points may influence the sweep time which is limited by the User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 25 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference sample rate of the ADC Analog to Digital Converter
154. of it after you finish the setting The numeric keys knob or direction keys is available for level modification please refer to Parameter I nput for more details User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 29 RIGOL Table 2 19 Trigger level Front Panel Key Reference Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range 300 dBm to 50 dBm Unit dBm Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm Note This is in connection with the specified unit of Y axis 2 Edge Sets the trigger edge to Positive or Negative User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Single Sets the sweep mode to Single Key Points fitis in Continue sweep mode and no measurement function is enabled pressing this key will enter the Single sweep mode and execute specified number of sweeps on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied e If it is in Continue sweep mode and a measurement function is on pressing this key will enter the Single measure mode and execute specified number of measurements on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied e f the system is already in Single sweep mode pressing this key will execute specified number of sweeps or measurements on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied In Single sweep mode trigger initialization pressing or sending an INIT command through the remote interface should be executed before you judge the trigge
155. of pixels in the grid area is 601 the step 23 GHz 601 1 5 MHz At this point the frequency difference between two neighboring sweep points is 3 GHz 2001 1 1 5 MHz therefore the actual step is 4 5 MHz an integer multiple of 1 5 MHz and is nearest to 5 MHz n non full screen display mode the number of pixels in the grid area is 601 in full screen mode the number of pixels in the grid area is 751 2 78 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Normal One of the marker types which is used to measure the values of X Frequency or Time or Y Amplitude at certain point of the trace When selected a marker will appear with its own digital ID such as 1 on the trace Key Points fno active marker exists currently a one will be enabled automatically at the center frequency of current trace You can use the knob direction keys or numeric keys to move the marker The readouts of the marker will be displayed on the upper right of the screen The readout resolution of the X axis corresponds to the span and sweep points For higher resolution add sweep points or reduce the span Delta One of the marker types which is used to measure the delta values of X Frequency or Time and Y Amplitude between the Reference point and certain point on the trace When selected a pair of markers appears on the trace which are the Reference Marker marked as a combination of the marker number and le
156. of reference level and attenuator as well as maximum mixing level 355 Scale div invalid in linear scale mode 356 Invalid function in zero span In zero span the following operations cannot be executed Signal Track On Channel Forward Channel Reverse Span Zoom In Span Zoom Out Peak 2 CF Mkr gt CF Mkr gt Step Mkr gt Start Mkr gt Stop Mkr 5 16 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL 357 358 359 360 400 401 402 403 410 412 420 Delta 2 CF Mkr Delta gt Span setting the Mark readout as FREQ or PERIOD Invalid function in non zero span Neither Video trigger nor the marker readout in 1 ATime is effective in non zero span Invalid mark readout When the marker is in Delta Pair mode the marker readout in 1 Time is of no effect and when the marker is in normal mode Mkr gt CF and Mkr A gt Span are of no effect Invalid function when trace is not enabled To point a marker to a trace is not available when the correct trace function is not enabled User preset failed The User preset has failed because the edition of the saved status data is incorrect or has been damaged In this situation the system will execute Factory settings as the defaults Input signal power out of range Indicate that the input signal power is out of range if this state continues for a long time some damage may occur to the device Please reduce the input power 1st LO unlock The f
157. old On Off EBW Span 2 000000 MHz X dB 10 00 dB 1 1 Menu Map User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map C N Ratio C N Ratio C R Ratio Avg Num 10 On Off Avg Mode Exp Repeat Offset Freq 2 000000 MHz Niose BW 2 000000 MHz Carrier BW 2 000000 MHz 1 1 Harmonics Dist Harmonics Dist Harmo Dist Avg Num 10 On off Avg Mode Exp Repeat NO of Harmo 10 Harmonic ST 10 us Auto Manual 1 1 RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 15 RIGOL Menu Map TOI TOI Avg Num TOI DEA Ti On off Avg Mode Exp Repeat TOI Span 2 000000 MHz 1 1 Pass Fail Pass Fail Edit Pass Fail gt Limit gt Limit Upper Lower Upper Lower Test Point On Off 0 Edit gt AUS 1Hz X Axis Amplitude Freq Time 330 00 dBm Freq Interp Connected Log Lin Yes No Del Limit Del Point Fail Stop On Off 1 1 1 1 7 16 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map Peak RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Peak Search Para Pk Excursn Peak Next Peak ORE Peak Right P Ine
158. old On always displays the maximum measurement result e Hold Off displays the current measurement result This function and Avg Mode are mutually exclusive options if you enable the Max Hold the Avg Mode will be disabled automatically 4 Span Sets the frequency range of the integral operation This value is equal to the span of the analyzer indicating the frequency range of sweep Changing this parameter may cause the span of the analyzer to change You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 41 The Span of OBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Occupied BW Span 100 Min 1Hz Direction Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 2 62 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference 5 Power Ratio RIGOL Sets the power percentage of the signal that is within the integrating span You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 42 The Power Ratio of OBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default 99 Range 1 to 99 99 Unit Knob Step 0 01 Direction Key Step 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 63 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference EBW Measurement Interface 412 Ref
159. ommonly used in the industry You can control the spectrum analyzer by using this PC software via USB TMC or LAN interface What s more to fulfill various needs on signal measurement and signal study Ultra Spectrum provides abundant data processing functions which are independent from the spectrum analyzer Main features of Ultra Spectrum Enhance and expand instrument functions Realize data exchange between the instrument and PC Provide stronger data storage and process capability through PC For detailed information about installation and use of Ultra Spectrum refer to the related user s guide How to Use the Built in Help The built in help provides information refers to every function key and menu key on the front panel Users can view this help information if required 1 How to acquire built in help Press Help a prompt about how to obtain help information will be shown then repress the key related to the desired function and the relevant information will be shown on the screen 2 Page up and down If there is more than one page of information you can read the complete information by using the directional keys or the knob 3 Close the current help information Press any key on the front panel except for up and down directional keys or the knob to close the help User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 31 RIGOL Quick Start 4 Acquire the menu help Press Help a message about how to obtain help information w
160. onent and following functions are invalid in Zero span mode FREQ Peak gt CF Signal Track and Channel setting e SPAN Zoom In and Zoom Out e Marker gt Mkr gt CF Mkr gt Step Mkr gt Start Mkr gt Stop MkrA gt CF and MkrA gt Span e Marker Readout gt Frequency Period and 1 ATime valid in Delta marker type Zoom In Sets the span to the half of its current value down to the minimum Zoom Out Sets the span to twice the current value up to the maximum Last Span Changes the span to the previous span setting 2 10 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL AMPT Sets the amplitude parameters of the analyzer Through these parameters signals under measurement can be displayed at an optimal view with minimum error Auto Scale This setting enables the readout resolution of the current Y axis to be the maximum possible on condition that the whole signal is within the screen When enabled the system sets the reference level automatically in order to place the peak of signal within the topmost grip 15Ref 15 00 dBm Att 10dB Span SWT Figure 2 4 Before the Auto Scale EI 105 Center Freq RBW VBW 300 00 kHz Figure 2 5 After the Auto Scale User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 11 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Ref Level Sets the maximum power or voltage to be displayed at the upper left of the display grid Key Points This v
161. only that a Device Dependent Error as defined in IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 6 has occurred Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 310 System error Indicates that some error termed system error by the device has occurred Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 311 Memory error Indicates that local C disc is not formatted or an error occurred when self checking If restarting the device is still of no effect please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 313 Calibration memory lost Indicates that the data before delivery or last valid calibration data has been lost Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 314 Save recall memory lost Indicates that the nonvolatile data saved by the SAV command has been lost 315 Configuration memory lost Indicates that nonvolatile configuration data saved by the device has been lost 321 Out of memory An internal operation needed more memory than was available Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 330 Self test failed Failure to self test for more information please refer to the result of the Self test 340 Calibration failed Failure to calibrate Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 350 Queue overflow 5 14 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL 360 365 300 301
162. or e Standard with Preamplifier e 3 GHz Tracking Generator DSA1030A TG Built in lithium battery China only can provide power continuously for three hours Plenty of measurement functions and auto settings for choosing 8 5 inches widescreen display clear and vivid interface easy to use design Various interfaces such as LAN USB Host USB Device VGA or GPIB optional Compact design with only 13 7 lbs without battery Enhance or expand analyzer functions by using the PC software Ultra Spectrum X User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Document Overview Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front rear panel and user interface as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer and shows the usage through a measurement example demo Chapter 2 Front Panel Key Reference This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the front panel keys with their associated menu keys Chapter 3 Measurement Examples This chapter introduces the main functions and operations of the analyzer Chapter 4 Remote Control This chapter shows how to control the analyzer in remote mode Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter lists the troubleshooting information and messages that may appear during the use of the analyzer Chapter 6 Specification This chapter lists the general specifications of the analyzer Chapter 7 Menu Map This chapter provides a visual representation of the front panel keys and
163. or example a query followed by DAB or GET before a response was completely sent 420 Query UNTERMI NATED Indicates that a condition causing an UNTERMINATED Query error occurred see IEEE 488 2 6 3 2 2 for example the device was addressed to talk and an incomplete program message was received 430 Query DEADLOCKED Indicates that a condition causing a DEADLOCKED Query error occurred see IEEE 488 2 6 3 1 7 for example both input buffer and output buffer are full and the device cannot continue 440 Query UNTERMI NATED after indefinite response Indicates that a query was received in the same program message after a query requesting an indefinite response was executed see IEEE 488 2 6 5 7 5 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 19 RIGOL Troubleshooting Status Message Number Error Description 202 Auto range 203 Auto tune 204 Calibrating 205 Waiting for triggered If itis not in freerun mode the system will keep waiting until it receives the trigger signal 252 Auto range finished 253 Auto tune finished 254 Self calibration finished 255 Triggered 5 20 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Specification RIGOL Chapter 6 Specification The technical specifications are valid under the following conditions the instrument is within the calibration period is stored for at least two hours at 5 C to 40 C temperature and is warmed up for 30 minutes Unless otherwise noted the specifications in t
164. ors of the instrument resources found are displayed at the right of the interface RS232 Setting GPIB Setting Remove 0K GPIBO 0 INSTR GPIBO 0 INSTR Hyper channel Search TEST Figure 4 7 GPIB Setting If resources cannot be found automatically Select the GPIB card address of the PC from the GPIB dropdown box and select the GPIB address set in the spectrum analyzer from the INSTR dropdown box User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 4 7 4 8 RIGOL Remote Control Click Test to check whether the GPIB communication works normally if not please follow the corresponding prompt messages to solve the problem 5 View the resources Click to return to the main interface of Ultra Sigma The GPIB instrument resources found are shown under the RIGOL Online Resource directory Verify All B LAN GPIB USB TMC RS232 i RIGOL Online Resource Other Online arch GPIB or instrument Figure 4 8 View the GPIB resource User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Remote Control RIGOL 6 Communication test Right click the resource name DSA1030A GPIBO 1 I NSTR to select SCPI Panel Control to turn on the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data as shown in the figure below DSA1030A GPIBO 1 INSIR 2014 8 26 17 29 20 692 Figure 4 9 Write and read commands via GPIB User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 4 9 Troubleshooting RIGOL
165. ou can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 28 Reference level under normalization Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 200 dB to 200 dB Unit dB Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB 4 Norm Ref Pos Adjusts this parameter to set the vertical position of the normalization reference level on the screen when normalization is On The same as the function of Reference level above when setting this parameter to 096 the position of Reference level above will be at the 2 46 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL bottom of screen grip when setting to 10096 it will be at the top You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify this parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 29 TG reference position Parameter Explanation Default 10096 Range 0 to 100 Unit 96 Knob Step 196 Direction Key Step 1096 5 Ref Trace Sets whether to display the reference trace or not If View is selected the reference trace saved Trace 3 will be shown in the trace type of Freeze Note When normalization is enabled the unit of Y axis is dB and will not be influenced by the definition in JAMPT gt Units and dB is displayed under the Y axis scale in the user interface as shown in the figure below RI
166. pe File Source Storage File Type gt All gt Peak Table Ti State Format A BINE o ORY Setup Limit T2 File Source State T3 T1 Browser Trace Trace Math Dir File Save gt Corrections Trace All Expand Dir Measure Collapse Dir Marker Table 1 3 1 2 2 2 14 Storage Save Rename Create Dir Copy Disk Mgr gt Recall gt Input Style gt Copy From m Format D Rename gt Select Copy To Disk Info Delete Page Up Browser Copy gt Page Down Expand Dir Create Dir Delete Collapse Dir Disk Mgr Save Name Prefix Cancel 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Storage Name Prefix Edit Prefix Sys Update Rune Switch liput Style gt Edit Prefix Select Page Up Page Down Delete Save Cancel 3 3 1 1 1 1 7 20 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map Sweep Sweep Sweep Time 100 000 ms Auto Manual Auto SWT Normal Accy Mode Single Cont Numbers 1 Points 601 1 1 RIGOL User s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL System System System Language Chinese Y Reset Calibrate Y I O Setting gt Ref Sourse Int Ext Probe Power On Off Front Switch On Off 1 2 System Coup Param Information Status gt Y Self Test Time Date Y License 2 2 Menu Map User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Me
167. put a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 509 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the signal over the C N Ratio function 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press C N Ratio 3 Modify the C N Ratio settings Press Meas Setup Press Offset Freq and enter 2 MHz Press Noise BW and enter 2 MHz Press Carrier BW and enter 2 MHz 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are 9 55 dBm carrier power 57 92 dBm noise power and 48 37 dB C N Ratio see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 23 RIGOL Measurement Examples p Ref 0 00 dBm Att 100Center Freq 100 00 MHz EE RBW 00 kHz VBW 100 00 kHz SWT CIN Ratio Avg Mode Exp Avg Num 1410 Carrie Pwr dBm Offset Freq Noise Pwr 92 dBm Noise BW CIN Ratio dB Carrier BW 2 000000 V Figure 3 11 C N Ratio measurement result 3 24 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Harmonic Distortion In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Method 1 Use marker function to measure
168. r condition Press Single lt Single Sweep Status gt Enter Single Sweep mode A Enter Single Sweep Wait for Trigger Condition Measure mode and Wait and Make Single Bn Na tor Tagger for Trigger Condition Ne Condition P ce x for Trigger Condition Measurement Again p Ze f Sweep Again and Wait Figure 2 11 Process of a single sweep User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 31 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Continue Sets the sweep mode to Continue Key Points e ifthe instrument is in Single sweep mode and no measurement function is enabled pressing this key will enter the Continue mode and execute specified number of sweeps on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied e ifthe instrument is in Single sweep mode and a measurement function is on pressing this key will enter the Continue sweep mode and execute specified number of measurements on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied n Continue mode the system will send a trigger initialization signal automatically and enter the trigger condition judgment directly Press Continue Single Sweep status enter continue Sweep Sweep Again and Wait fon T e ee Trigger Condition Trigger Condition 7 Me 99 E Figure 2 12 Process of continue sweep 2 32 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Function Settings Detector While disp
169. r to Time for more details Information Views the system information or messages recently shown on the screen 1 System Information Model Serial Number Version of Radio Frequency Board Version of Digital Board Version of Radio Frequency Board FPGA Version of Digital Board FPGA Version of Embedded Software User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2 System Message Views the system messages that have appeared recently up to 71 items For more information about the system message refer to Messages Status 1 Analyzer Shows the basic setting information about the measurement such as Frequency Span Amplitude and Sweep Time 2 Power Shows the setting information related to the advanced measurement functions such as T Power ACP Chan Pwr OBW EBW C N Ratio Harmo Dist TOI and Pass Fail 3 TG Shows the setting information related to the Tracking Generator 4 Demod Shows the setting information related to the Demod function 5 Corrections Shows the setting information related to the amplitude correction Self Test 1 Screen Test Tests if the screen has a dot defect by using five colors White Red Green Blue and Black 2 KeyTest Tests if all the keys on the front panel work normally by pressing one by one If the relative key shown from the interface of the analyzer lights when some panel key is pressed this indicates that the key you pressed is in normal
170. re 3 12 Use marker to measure harmonics 3 26 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Method 2 Use Harmonic Distortion function to measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 500 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Use Harmonic Distortion function to measure 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Page down Press Harmo Dist 3 Modify the harmonic distortion settings Press Meas Setup Press NO of Harmo and enter 3 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are Fundamental wave 100 MHz 9 90 dBm Second harmonic 200 MHz 41 76 dBm Third harmonic 300 MHz 50 98 dBm Total harmonic distortion THD 2 7296 See figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 27 RIGOL pRef 0 00 dBm Att NO of Harmonic 3 100 Center Freq RBW Harmonic Distortion THD Harmonics Sweep Time 10 000 ms VBW 1 0000 MHz Measurement Examples Avg Num Amp Figure 3 13 Harmonic Distortion measurement result 3 28 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the TOI Distortion In the example below we use generator 1 such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm and g
171. resolutions are 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz and 100 kHz Table 2 58 The resolution of frequency counter Parameter Explanation Default 1 kHz Range 1 Hz to 100 kHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step 10 times Direction Key Step 10 times 2 88 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Peak Executes peak searching immediately and opens the Peak setting menu Key Points e f Maxis selected from the Peak Search option it will search and mark the maximum on the trace e f Param is selected from the Peak Search option it will search and mark the peak that meets the condition of the parameter The peak search of Next Peak Peak Right Peak Left or peaks in the peak table must meet the specified parameter condition The spurious signal at the zero frequency caused by LO feed through is ignored When no peak that meets the specified parameter condition is found the system will then prompt you with the message No peak found Next Peak Searches the peak whose amplitude is the closest to the current peak s and meets the searching condition in Search Para The peak is then identified with a marker Peak Right Searches the nearest peak located to the right side of the current peak and meets the searching condition The peak is then identified with a marker Peak Left Searches the nearest peak located to the left side of the current peak and meets the searching
172. ror 0 Hz Power Ratio 9 Figure 3 9 Occupied bandwidth measurement result 3 20 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Emission Bandwidth In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 509 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the emission bandwidth 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press EBW 3 Modify the emission bandwidth settings Press Meas Setup Press EBW Span and enter 2 MHz Press X dB and enter 3 dB Press BWI Press RBW and enter 300 kHz 3 Measurement result The measurement result shown in the lower window is 303 33 kHz see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 21 RIGOL Measurement Examples p Ref 0 00 dBm Att 10dB 10 1 oO Center Freq Z RBW 3 2 VBW 300 00 kHz Emission BandWidth Avg Mode Emission BandWidth 30 Figure 3 10 Emission bandwidth measurement result 3 22 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Carrier to Noise Ratio In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to out
173. rror or Query Error Each of the errors corresponds to a specific bit pattern in the Standard Event Status Register see IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 When you find there is an error generated in the Standard Event Status Register send command SYSTem ERRor in Remote Mode to get the information on this error and find the cause of it 1 Command Error indicates a command error is detected by the Parser while in Remote control see EEE488 2 6 1 6 possible reasons are The Parser detects a syntax error see IEEE488 2 7 1 2 2 An unrecognized command header or a parameter that is of the wrong type for its associated header is received see I EEE488 2 10 Message number 199 to 100 2 Execution Error indicates an execution error is detected by the Execution Control Block possible reasons are A parameter following a header was evaluated by the device as outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 3 RIGOL Troubleshooting device s capabilities A valid program message could not be properly executed due to some device condition Message number 299 to 200 3 Device Specific Error indicates a device specific error is generated when the commands cannot be correctly executed due to current settings of the hardware and software of the device Message number 399 to 300 defined in SCPI standard and 300 to 1000 4 Query Error indicates a query error is
174. rs Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press SPAN Press Span and enter 10 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn Press the page down key Press Pass Fail Edit the limit line Press Press Edit Press Point and enter 1 Press X Axis and enter 95 MHz Press Amplitude and enter 55 dBm Press Connected and select NO Add the points listed in the table below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Upper 95 MHz Ampl 55 dBm Connected No No Lower 95 MHz Ampl 75 dBm Connected No 99 MHz 99 5 MHz 55 dBm 5 dBm Yes Yes 105 MHz 75 dBm Yes 100 5 MHz 5 dBm Yes 101 MHz 105 MHz o lv P wWIN m 55 dBm 55 dBm Yes Yes Turn on the test Press Meas Setup Press Limit and select Upper Press Test and select On Press Limit and select Lower Press Test and select On 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are P Pass 278 pass number 10096 P F Ratio See figure below 23 37 23 2009 11 26 Att 1008 Status oRef 0 00 dBm EIU Center Freq 100 00 MHz j j B Span RBW 300 00 KHZ VBW Pass Fail Hum Upper X Axis Connected Hum Hz 7 i No 1 300 00 kHz SWT Pass 278 PF Ratio 100 00 Lower X Axis Amp Connected Yes Figure 3 16 Pass Fail testing U
175. s to the desired window and zooms it in or switches to full screen display in Multiwindow display Full Screen Presses to switch the screen into full screen mode In this mode neither the menus on the right side nor the parameter status on the left side of the screen would be displayed see figure below so that you can view the trace more clearly To exit full mode press this key again 14 51 27 2009 07 11 13Ref_13 40 dBm 35 d Marker zd Center Freq 100 RBW uu VBW 100 00 kHz Figure 2 34 Full screen display Key Points e Pressing any function key except Single Continue L Peak and R Peak menu or L again will exit full screen mode Full screen state will remain unchanged when entering parameters so that you can observe how the measurement data changed according to the new parameter The pixel count of the grid area is 751 in full screen and 601 in non full screen mode User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 121 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Next Window Press continuously to select one of the two windows alternately The selected window is highlighted see figure below 13 Ref 13 40 dBm f 10 MHz 4 95 dBm Center Freq 100 0 Span RBW 100 1 VBW 100 00 kHz SWT Peak Table Peak i Peak XAxis Amp 1 100 0 Z 6 0 00 dBm 7 E 0 00 dBm 10 Figure 2 35 Switch between windows Key Points Pressing EJ described in the following section will zoom in on
176. screen do not update for long periods 1 Check if the screen is locked if so press Esc to unlock 2 Check if the instrument is in Remote control 3 Verify if all the trigger conditions have been met and if there is a valid trigger signal 4 Check if the analyzer is in Single sweep User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 1 RIGOL Troubleshooting 5 Check if the current sweep time is too long 4 Wrong measurement results or poor precisions To verify the system errors and view the measurement accuracies and precision refer to the tolerance specifications or characteristics from the User s Guide To get the characteristics listed in the User s Guide please 1 Check if all the peripheral equipment has been successfully connected and is working normally 2 Review the signal under measure and set appropriate instrument parameters 3 Make measurements under proper conditions for example warm up the instrument appropriately and operate within the specified environment and temperature 4 Calibrate the instrument regularly to reduce or avoid errors that can occur over time Press gt Information gt System I nfo to get the last calibration time and decide if a new calibration is required If you need a specific calibration after the stated calibration period contact RIGOL for service options The analyzer provides a self calibration function If required press gt Calibrate gt Self Cal and the instrument wil
177. ser s Guide for DSA1000A Series RIGOL Measurement Examples Amplitude Correction Edit an amplitude frequency curve to correct the current measured curve Procedures 1 Enter amplitude correction Press AMPT Page down Press Corrections and enter the lower menu 2 Select a curve Press Select Press Antenna 3 Open amplitude correction Press Correction to enable or disable the amplitude correction Press Corr Table to turn on or off the correction table 4 Editthe correction points Press Edit and enter the lower menu Press Frequency and enter 100 MHz Press Amplitude and enter 10 dB A correction point with 100 MHz and 10 dB is added Press Point and enter 2 Press Frequency and enter 200 MHz Press Amplitude and enter 20 dB Another correction point with 200 MHz and 20 dB is added 3 34 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL oRef 0 00 dBm Att 10dB Amplitude 10 00 dB Span RBW 1 0 VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT Corr Table Amp 0 00 dB 2 20 00 dB Figure 3 17 Amplitude correction User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 35 RIGOL Measurement Examples Tracking Generator DSA1030A TG The frequency response of a filter can be measured by using the tracking generator of the analyzer In the example below we use a Low Pass Filter of 300 MHz as the filter under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the filter under mea
178. service or else an error may have occurred in this key Note If the key at the front panel is transparent its backlight will also light when you press it To exit the testing press Esc three times User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 99 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Time Date 1 Time Date Enables or disables the Time Date display 2 Set Time Sets the display time of the analyzer The time format should be HHMMSS for example 231211 denotes 23 12 11 3 Set Date Sets the display date of the analyzer The date format should be YYYYMMDD for example 20091001 denotes October 1st 2009 License Enters the option management interface You can use the knob to select the corresponding option and input the correct option license so as to install the option and enable the option function Each option has a unique license and can only be used in the corresponding analyzer For more information about the options refer to Appendix A Ordering Information 1 Acquire the license 1 Orderthe corresponding option to acquire the option key 2 Log in RIGOL website www rigol com Click Customer Center and select License Generate to enter the software license generation interface 3 Input the option key instrument serial number press 2 Information gt System Info to acquire the instrument serial number and identifying code click Generate to get the corresponding option license 2 Install the option 1 Lice
179. sure that the instrument has been turned off and the power source has been cut off before replacing the fuse in order to avoid electrical shock 1 18 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL Charge the Battery China Only Please install the battery by referring to the introduction in Use the Battery Then connect the AC power and turn on the power switch at the rear panel to charge the battery At this point the power key at the front panel can be in any state The battery status indicator n at the front panel indicates the charge progress If the battery status indicator does not go on the battery contains no electricity currently If the battery status indicator still does not go on after the battery has been charged for half an hour please cut off the AC power and check whether the battery is correctly installed or whether it is damaged No matter whether the spectrum analyzer is in start up or standby state about 10 hours are required for the battery to be fully charged User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 19 RIGOL Quick Start User Interface ocal Frequeyicy oRef 0 00 dBm Att Avg j dBm Center Freq 2 1 5000000 GHz 10 Center Frequency 19 20 1 500000000 GHz pL 20 dospm Sart Frea Za 0 Hz 21 TL 35 00dBm Stop Freq Signal Track Identification Peak gt CF CF gt Step Span VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT Figure 1 20 User interface Table 1 3 User interface leg
180. sure to the RF INPUT 500 and GEN OUTPUT 502 terminal of the analyzer 2 Measure the frequency response of a filter 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Stop Freq and enter 1GHz Press Source Press TG and select On 3 Normalization Connect the RF INPUT 509 terminal to the GEN OUTPUT 500 terminal Press Normalize and enter the lower menu Press Stor Ref Save the reference curve and eliminate the influence of the frequency response from the analyzer itself Connect the filter under measure to the RF INPUT 500 and GEN OUTPUT 500 terminal of the analyzer Press Normalize and turn on the normalization 3 Measurement result The frequency response of the filter under measure is shown in the figure below 3 36 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Ref 10 00 dBm Att 2008 Marker1 10 90 4B start Freq Hz Stop Freq RBW 1 0000 MHz VBW 1 0000 MHz SWT Figure 3 18 The frequency response of a filter User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 37 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 4 Remote Control Two means can be used to control the analyzer remotely User defined programming Users can program and control the analyzer by using the SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments commands For more information about the commands and programming refer to DSA1000A Series Programming Gu de
181. ter teri eoe qtiam Merida bae Dor ete 2 47 Table 2 29 Average number for T Power measurement seen 2 53 Table 2 30 The Start Line under T Power measurement ssssesees 2 54 Table 2 31 The Stop Line under T Power measurement eseeeee 2 54 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series XIX RIGOL Contents Table 2 32 Average number for ACP measurement ssssesseennes 2 56 Table 2 33 The main channel bandwidth of ACP measurement 2 56 Table 2 34 The adjacent channel bandwidth of ACP measurement 2 57 Table 2 35 Spacing of the ACP measurement ssseseeeem e 2 57 Table 2 36 Average number for Chan Pwr measurement cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 59 Table 2 37 Integral bandwidth of Chan Pwr measurement ssesee 2 59 Table 2 38 The Channel span of Chan Pwr measurement eseseeee 2 60 Table 2 39 Average number for OBW measurement esseeene 2 62 Table 2 40 The Span of OBW measurement seseeenm m 2 62 Table 2 41 The Power Ratio of OBW measurement ssseeeees 2 63 Table 2 42 Average number for EBW measurement sss 2 65 Table 2 43 The Span of EBW measurement seeren 2 65 Table 2 44 X 0B ee hauen aser edm Ee RN 2 66 Table 2 45 Average number for C N Ratio measurement eeeeees 2 68 Table 2 46 The Offset Freq of C N Ratio measurement cce
182. ters received does not correspond to the number of parameters expected This is typically due an inconsistency with the number of instruments in the selected group see section on INSTrument DEFine GROup 120 Numeric data error This error as well as errors 121 through 129 are generated when parsing a data element which appears to be numeric including the non decimal numeric types This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error 121 Invalid character in number An invalid character for the data type being parsed was encountered for example an alpha in a decimal numeric or a 9 in octal data 123 Exponent too large The magnitude of the exponent was larger than 32000 see IEEE 488 2 7 7 2 4 1 124 Too many digits The mantissa of a decimal numeric data element contained more than 255 digits excluding leading zeros see IEEE 488 2 7 7 2 4 1 128 Numeric data not allowed 5 8 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Troubleshooting RIGOL 130 131 134 138 140 141 144 148 150 151 158 A legal numeric data element was received but the device does not accept one in this position for the header Suffix error This error as well as errors 131 through 139 are generated when parsing a suffix This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error Invalid suffix The suffix does not follow the synta
183. the selected window so that you can observe the trace or measurement data more clearly e f a window is zoomed in and the display has been in Multiwindow mode continuously pressing will display the two windows alternately 2 122 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Zoom Gl Zooms in the selected window by pressing The selected window will be zoomed in at the first press of this key To exit this mode press this key again Hint The screen can be divided into two windows when one of the these functions is enabled Marker table Peak table correction table or one of the advanced functions in Meas User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 123 Measurement Examples RIGOL Chapter 3 Measurement Examples This chapter introduces the main functions and operations of the analyzer Subjects in this chapter Measuring a Sine Signal Using the Frequency Counter Measuring an AM Signal Measuring the Phase Noise Measuring the N dB Bandwidth Measuring the Time Domain Power Measuring the Adjacent Channel Power Measuring the Channel Power Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth Measuring the Emission Bandwidth Measuring the Carrier to Noise Ratio Measuring the Harmonic Distortion Measuring the TOI Distortion Pass Fail Measurement Amplitude Correction Tracking Generator DSA1030A TG User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 1 RIGOL Measurement Examples Measuring a Sin
184. the two markers and move them towards the two sides value increasing or the middle value decreasing f Center is selected setting the Span Pair will keep the relative distance of the two markers and move their center position towards the left value decreasing or right value increasing e This is different from the Delta type marker in that you can modify both the Reference Marker and Delta Marker at the same time Off Turns off the current selected marker The marker information displayed on the screen and functions based on the marker will also be turned off Mkr Trace Selects a trace to be used on the current marker from 1 2 3 Math or Auto default When Auto is selected the system searches the desired trace in the order of Clear Write Max Hold Min Hold Video Avg Power Avg Freeze and then selects one of them in sequence of the trace number 1 2 and 3 if more than two traces are found Readout Selects a desired readout type of X axis for the marker from Frequency Period ATime and 1 ATime Note this setting will cause a change in the type of readout but not in actual value The type you select would also affect the marker readout shown on the active area and the upper right of screen 1 Frequency In this type Normal marker shows the absolute frequency and the other types show the frequency difference between the Delta Marker and Reference Marker The default readout in non zero span mode is Frequency
185. their associated menu keys Chapter 8 Appendix This chapter lists the options and accessories that can be ordered along with your analyzer as well as the service and support information Conventions for buttons and menu formats in this manual Buttons button name textbox such as FREQ indicates the FREQ function key Menu keys menu word character shading such as Center Freq indicates the center frequency menu under the FREQ function User manuals provided by our product Mainly include User s Guide Quick Guide Programming Guide and Data sheet Hint For the newest version of this manual please download from this URL http www rigol com User s Guide for DSA1000A Series XI RIGOL Contents Contents Guaranty and Declaration 1 eeeeeeee eese eene enne nnn General Safety Summary cesses esee eene uana uaa ananas lI Safety Terms and Symbols ssssssssunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn V Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen eee VI Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole eese nnn IX DSA1000A Series Overview e eese eene enin een enne nnn X Document Overview ene eeieesee sen see sae nnu nana sa enhn uaa ana anna a ununi anna XI Chapter 1 Quick Start uunnunuununnunnunnnnnnn nun nn nun nn nnn nun nennen nn nun nun nun nun nana 1 1 Front Panel
186. to distinguish small signals from the noise when working with small signals Key Points An icon m will be displayed on the left of screen when the preamplifier is On User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 17 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Correction Corrects the amplitude in order to compensate for the gain or loss from peripheral equipment such as Antenna Cable and so on When using this function you can view the correction parameters through a table and save or load the correction factors during editing When Correction is On both the trace and related measurement results will be corrected and an icon E is shown on the left of Screen 1 Select Chooses a correction factor from Antenna Cable Other or User for the current correction All related frequency and amplitude corrections will be displayed to compensate for external gains or losses the default is Off 2 Correction Enables or disables the amplitude correction the default is Off When you enable the Correction the system starts correcting the amplitude with a specified factor If more factors are added all related data will be used for amplitude correction 3 Edit Sets or modifies the frequency and amplitude of correction factor You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys knob or direction keys See table below Table 2 11 Edit menus of Amplitude correction Menu Explanation Point Create or set desired data point for correction
187. tter R such as 1R and the Delta Marker marked as the marker number such as 1 Key Points The Reference Marker will be activated at the position of current marker or else both the reference marker and Delta Marker will be simultaneously activated at the center frequency location if no marker is active at the present The location of the Reference Marker is always fixed both in the X axis and the Y axis while the Delta Marker is active You can use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to change the location of Delta Marker The delta of both the frequency or Time and the amplitude between the two markers are displayed at the upper right of the screen One way to enable a certain point as the reference is to open a Normal marker and locate it onto a point and then switch the marker type into Delta creating a new reference then you can modify the location of the delta point to achieve the delta measurement the other way is to open a Delta Marker User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 79 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference and place it onto a point then reselect the Delta menu to locate the marker you opened onto this point If you activate the Noise Mkr function under the Marker Fctn key the result of the noise measurement will be corrected automatically and normalized to 1 Hz The application of Delta marker Measuring the signal noise ratio of single spectrum signal for example separately pla
188. uired prefix name by using the virtual keyboard Up to 15 characters can be entered System Update Updates the analyzer software after selecting the update file in the connected USB storage device 2 116 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Print Setup Sets the print parameters The analyzer supports a PictBridge printer To use the print function connect this printer with the analyzer as shown in the figure below and then press gt I O Setting gt USB gt Dev Class Printer to enable the analyzer to be a Printer Class device and set desired print parameters then press Print to print out the measurement data that you want Figure 2 33 PictBridge printer connection Printing Procedures 1 Turns on the PictBridge printer and waits for the initialization 2 Uses the USB cable provided in the accessories to connect the analyzer with the PictBridge printer 3 Then a message like PictBridge printer connected is shown on the screen to prompt you that the instrument now is initializing the driver and the printer module 4 When installation is finished a message like PictBridge printer installed successfully will be displayed on the screen so that you can start the print job 5 Before printing the analyzer always changes the sweep mode to Single and stops sweeping in order to save the frozen measurement result 6 The printer symbol print state and pro
189. un state at the present User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 1 25 RIGOL Quick Start Parameter Input In this part you will learn how to enter desired parameter values from the numerical keyboard the knob and the directional keys Numeric Keyboard Enter Esc Back 1 2 3 que t S e 4 5 6 ME rs kH 7 8 9 dBmV us 0 f mV ns Figure 1 21 The Numerical keyboard The numerical keyboard consists of 1 Numerical keys Numbers 0 9 are available to be used 2 Decimal point A decimal point will be inserted at the cursor position when this key is pressed 3 Sign key Sign key is to toggle the sign of a parameter When pressed the first time a will be inserted and changed into following the second press 4 Unit keys Unit keys include GHz dBm s MHz dB ms kHz dBmV ys and Hz mV ns After entering the desired numbers choose an appropriate unit to complete the parameter input The specific meaning of unit is decided by the type of current input parameter frequency amplitude or time 1 26 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Quick Start RIGOL 5 Enter When pressed the system will complete the input process and insert a default measuring unit for the parameter automatically 6 Esc 1 During parameter editing process this key can clear the inputs in the active area and exit editing mode at the same time 2 Turn off the display of a
190. und are shown under the RIGOL Online Resource directory together with the instrument model and USB interface information as shown in the figure below r aio USB TMC RS232 Verify All RIGOL Online Resource C4 DSA1A124400148 INSTR RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES INC Figure 4 1 View the resource 4 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Remote Control RIGOL 5 Communication test Right click the resource name DSA1030A USBO 0x0400 0x09C4 DSA1A124400148 INSTR and select SCPI Panel Control to turn on the remote command control panel as shown in the figure below through which you can send commands and read data DSA1030A USBD 0x0400 0x09C4 DSA1A124400148 INSTR 2014 8 26 16 32 42 041 MBR DISPlay BRIGhtness ML 0400 Ox09C4 DSA1A124400148 INSTR Figure 4 2 Write and read commands via USB User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 4 3 RIGOL Remote Control Remote Control via LAN 1 Connect the device Connect the spectrum analyzer to your local network as shown in Figure 1 13 2 Configure network parameters Select LAN interface according to the description in I O Settings LAN 3 Search for device resources Start up Ultra Sigma and click LAN 1 then click MEERE in the pop up window The software searches for the analyzer resources connected to the LAN The instrument resources found will be displayed in the resource box at the right of the window Select your desired resource
191. ure 3 11 C N Ratio measurement result seee ne 3 24 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series XVII RIGOL Contents Figure 3 12 Use marker to measure harmonics esee ene 3 26 Figure 3 13 Harmonic Distortion measurement result sss 3 28 Figure 3 14 Use marker function to measure TOI distortion ssss 3 30 Figure 3 15 Use TOI function to measure TOI distortion ssesesese 3 31 Figure 3 16 Pass Fail testrigr coit nfo uk eis ki pin Dd cst fu v Qo d f 3 33 Figure 3 17 Amplitude correction s tetas redis eene chia ee 3 35 Figure 3 18 The frequency response of a filter nccc 3 37 Figure 4 1 View the resource sssssseeeem mmn nennen 4 2 Figure 4 2 Write and read commands via USB 4 3 Figure 4 3 Search LAN resources uessessneennnnnnnennnenenenenennnennnennnennnennnnn nme nme nn 4 4 Figure 4 4 View the resource eesseseeen mene meme nnne nenn 4 5 Figure 4 5 Write and read commands via LAN eee 4 5 Figure 4 6 LXI Webpage una hs ei 4 6 Figure 4 7 GPIB SettIng ose teda s opp e rg nu RR ales 4 7 Figure 4 8 View the GPIB Testurteil 4 8 Figure 4 9 Write and read commands via GPIB 4 9 XVIII User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Contents List of Tables Table 1 1 Front Panel Deseripli n o eh T ved a E Cocco aa 1 2 Table 1 2 Function keys description eessen 1 3 Table 1 3 User interface legands ua exea ete epa e e e qna canis 1 20 Table 2 1 C
192. urement Key Points When the measurement starts the analyzer will search the two points which are located at both sides of the current point and are N dB amplitudes smaller or greater than the current point and display the frequency difference between the two points or else display indicating the search failed Youcan use the numeric keys knob or direction keys to modify the value of N for more details please refer to Parameter Input Table 2 57 N dB BW parameter settings Parameter Explanation Default 3 dB Range 100 dB to 100 dB Unit dB Knob Step 0 1 dB Direction Key Step 1 dB Function Off Turns off the opened noise markers or N dB BW measurements but not the markers themselves User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 2 87 RIGOL Freq Count A12 Ref 12 00 dBm Marker Front Panel Key Reference Att 10 dB Cntr1 45 500195 MHz 16 36 dBm 45 500000 MHz 16 36 dBm 10 000 MHz VBW 300 00 kHz 10 000 ms Figure 2 27 Frequency Count measurement 1 State Turns on or off the frequency counter Key Points f no active marker currently exists turning on the counter will open a Normal marker automatically The frequency readout is more accurate when the counter is On The counter measures the frequency near the Center frequency in Zero span mode 2 Resolution Sets the resolution of frequency counter manually or automatically The available
193. ut Corr Table 500 750 All Sel 2 2 1 1 1 1 7 2 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series engan Er BW BW RBW BW I 1 000000 MHz Auto Manual VBW 1 000000 MHz Auto Manual V R Ratio 1 000000 Filter Type Gauss EMI 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 3 RIGOL Menu Map Demod Demod Demod AM FM Demod Speaker Demod Off Off On Off D Volume emod Setup AM 100 Demod Time FM 100 000 ms 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 4 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Menu Map RIGOL Detector Det Detector Pos Peak Neg Peak Sample Normal RMS Avg Voltage Avg Quasi Peak 1 1 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 7 5 RIGOL Display Display Menu Map Menu Hold 3s 5s 10s 20s Infinite 1 1 Display Active Fctn Display Line gt 0 00 dBm Top On Off Active Fctn Center Top Menu Hold Bottom Infinite Graticule 5 Scr Saver Off Scr State On Off Brightness 5 1 2 1 1 Display Scr Saver Skin 1min Classic Modern Msg Switch 3g a 15mins 30mins 1hour Off 2 2 1 1 7 6 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Signal Track State
194. wer channel power 57 46 dBm difference with the main channel 47 91 dBc See figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 15 RIGOL Measurement Examples o Ref 0 00 dBm Att 1 Dc enter Freq 100 00 MHz Span RBW 00 VBW 100 00 kHz SWT Avg Mode Exp Avg Num Main CH Pwr dBm Main CH BW 2 000000 MHz Upper 85 dBm 48 Adj CH BW Hz Lower 5746 dBm 47 91dBc CH Spacing 2 000000 MHz Figure 3 7 Adjacent channel power measurement result 3 16 User s Guide for DSA1000A Series Measurement Examples RIGOL Measuring the Channel Power In the example below we use a generator such as RIGOL DG3101A to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and 10 dBm as the signal under measure Procedures 1 Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 5009 terminal on the front panel of the analyzer 2 Measure the channel power 1 Reset the analyzer Press Preset 2 Set the parameters Press FREQ Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz Press Meas Press Meas Fctn and enter the lower menu Press Chan Pwr 3 Modify the channel power settings Press Meas Setup Press Integ BW and enter 1 MHz Press CH Pwr Span and enter 2 MHz 3 Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are 9 61 dBm channel power and 69 61 dBm Hz power spectral density see figure below User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 3 17 RIGOL Measurement Examples
195. x described in IEEE 488 2 7 7 3 2 or the suffix is inappropriate for this device Suffix too long The suffix contained more than 12 characters see IEEE 488 2 7 7 3 4 Suffix not allowed A suffix was encountered after a numeric element which does not allow suffixes Character data error This error as well as errors 141 through 149 are generated when parsing a character data element This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error Invalid character data Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular element received is not valid for the header Character data too long The character data element contains more than twelve characters see IEEE 488 2 7 7 1 4 Character data not allowed A legal character data element was encountered where prohibited by the device String data error This error as well as errors 151 through 159 are generated when parsing a string data element This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error Invalid string data A string data element was expected but was invalid for some reason see IEEE 488 2 7 7 5 2 for example an END message was received before the terminal quote character String data not allowed A string data element was encountered but was not allowed by the User s Guide for DSA1000A Series 5 9 RIGOL Troubleshooting device at this po

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