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Page 1: ...RIGOL User s Guide DSA800E Series Spectrum Analyzer May 2016 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES INC www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 2: ...ng policies at the company s sole decision Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials Information in this publication is subject to change without notice RIGOL shall no...

Page 3: ...ord to the Protective Earth terminal before connecting any input or output terminals Connect the Probe Correctly If a probe is used the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground Do not conne...

Page 4: ...cuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel Provide Adequate Ventilation Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument which would cause damage...

Page 5: ...atic before making connections Use the Battery Properly Do not expose the battery if available to high temperature or fire Keep it out of the reach of children Improper change of a battery lithium bat...

Page 6: ...rms 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 perform...

Page 7: ...dann d rfen weitere Ein oder Ausg nge verbunden werden Anschluss einesTastkopfes Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des Instruments geerdet Schlie enSie die Erdungsklem...

Page 8: ...em 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 u...

Page 9: ...vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw Feuer ausgesetzt werden Bewahren Sie es au erhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf Unsachgem e nderung derBatterie Anmerkung Lithium Batterie kann zu einer Explosion f...

Page 10: ...ufen k nnen Begriffe auf dem Produkt DANGER weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gef hrdung hin die sofort geschehen kann WARNING weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gef hrdung hin die m glicherweise nicht sofor...

Page 11: ...power sources 2 Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent or water When cleaning the LCD take care to avoid scarifying it CAUTION To avoid damage to...

Page 12: ...ubstances that could be harmful to the environment or human health To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and avoid harm to human health we recommend you to recycle this product...

Page 13: ...manufacture Main features The highest frequency 3 2 GHz Displayed Average Noise Level DANL 148 dBm Typical Phase Noise 90 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset Typical Level Measurement Uncertainty 1 0 dB Minimum Reso...

Page 14: ...Chapter 3 Remote Control This chapter shows how to control the analyzer in remote mode Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Message This chapter lists the troubleshooting information and messages that may appear...

Page 15: ...at of Connector name Bold square brackets Bold such as GEN OUTPUT 50 4 Operation steps represents the next step of operation For example FREQ Center Freq indicates pressing FREQ at the front panel and...

Page 16: ...n 1 2 Appearance and Dimensions 1 3 To Prepare for Use 1 4 To Adjust the Supporting Legs 1 4 To Connect to Power 1 5 Power on Inspection 1 6 Self calibration 1 6 To Set the System Language 1 6 Front P...

Page 17: ...up 2 49 Demod 2 75 Marker Measurements 2 77 Marker 2 77 Marker 2 84 Marker Fctn 2 86 Peak 2 89 Shortcut Key 2 93 Auto 2 93 User Key 2 95 Preset 2 96 Print 2 102 System Settings 2 103 System 2 103 Prin...

Page 18: ...cifications 5 1 Technical Specifications 5 2 Frequency 5 2 Amplitude 5 3 Distortion 5 6 Sweep 5 7 Tracking Generator Option 5 7 Trigger 5 7 Input Output 5 8 General Specifications 5 9 Chapter 6 Append...

Page 19: ...ell as announcements during first use of DSA800E series spectrum analyzer Subjects in this chapter General Inspection Appearance and Dimensions To Prepare for Use Front Panel Rear Panel User Interface...

Page 20: ...damage to the instrument resulting from shipment RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance rework or replacement of the instrument 2 Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage...

Page 21: ...1 Quick Start RIGOL User s Guide for DSA800E Series 1 3 Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1 1 Front View Unit mm Figure 1 2 Side View Unit mm www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15...

Page 22: ...them as stands to tilt the instrument upwards for easier operation and observation Users can also fold the supporting legs when the instrument is not in use for easier storage or shipment Figure 1 3...

Page 23: ...nalyzer is 100 240 V 45 440 Hz The power consumption of the instrument cannot exceed 50 W When the spectrum analyzer is connected to AC power supply via the power cord the instrument select the correc...

Page 24: ...ion process information the sweep curve is displayed Self calibration After the instrument starts execute self calibration Press System Calibrate Cal Now and the instrument will perform self calibrati...

Page 25: ...NO Description NO Description 1 LCD 8 Tracking generator output 2 Menu softkeys menu control keys 9 Earphone jack 3 Function key area 10 USB Host 4 Knob 11 Power switch 5 Arrow keys 12 Help 6 Numeric...

Page 26: ...eference level offset maximum mixing level and input impedence Execute auto scale and auto range as well as turn on the RF preamplifier BW Det Set the resolution bandwidth RBW video bandwidth VBW and...

Page 27: ...peak search menu and search for peaks immediately System Set the system parameters Print Setup Set the print parameters Storage Provide file storage and recall functions Auto Search for signals autom...

Page 28: ...e backlight of TG turns on and turns off when the function is disabled 3 Auto When Auto is pressed the backlight turns on The instrument starts sweeping within the full frequency range searches for th...

Page 29: ...nts currently displayed on the screen in the USB storage device in bmp jpg or png format USB GPIB Interface Converter Extend a GPIB interface for the analyzer 2 Earphone Jack The analyzer provides AM...

Page 30: ...the reverse power cannot exceed 20 dBm when the frequency is greater than 10 MHz The reverse DC voltage cannot exceed 50 V 4 RF INPUT 50 The input terminal of the signal under measurement RF INPUT 50...

Page 31: ...consists of the following parts 1 The input mode is fixed at number input during parameter setting During parameter setting press this key to input the symbol or of the figure When the key is pressed...

Page 32: ...During parameter editing process press this key to clear the inputs in the active function area and exit parameter input While in the process of file name editing press this key to delete characters...

Page 33: ...eplace the fuse DSA800 supports 250V AC T2A fuse 3 Security Lock Hole If needed you can use a security lock buy it yourself to lock the analyzer to a desired location 4 Handle Users can adjust the han...

Page 34: ...he analyzer This signal can be used to synchronize other instruments The 10MHz OUT and 10MHz IN connectors are usually used to build synchronization among multiple instruments 7 TRIGGER IN In external...

Page 35: ...layed in different place as others refer to the figure above Auto Tune Auto Range Wait for Trigger Calibrating UNCAL Measurement is not calibrated Identification LXI instrument is identified 3 Externa...

Page 36: ...splay line Reading reference and threshold condition for peak value display 17 Average times Average times of trace 18 Cursor X Current X value of the cursor Note that X indicates different physical q...

Page 37: ...mber of sweeps 35 Correction switch Turn amplitude correction on or off 36 Signal tracking Enable or disable the signal tracking function 37 Preamplifier status Enable or disable the preamplifier 38 T...

Page 38: ...ge the center frequency Press the corresponding menu key to switch between the sub options For example press Signal Track to enable or disable the signal tracking function Press the corresponding menu...

Page 39: ...ress the corresponding menu key to switch between functions change the parameter directly using the numeric keys For example press CF Step to switch between Auto and Manual if Manual is selected you c...

Page 40: ...ameter is selected turn the knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the parameter value at the specified step 1 Press FREQ Center Freq 2 Rotate the knob until the parameter is set t...

Page 41: ...L User s Guide for DSA800E Series 1 23 Figure 1 12 Arrow Keys Note In the storage function the arrow keys can also be used to select the current path or file www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 54...

Page 42: ...file type and storage location Then press Save to enter the filename input interface You can press to switch among English Chinese and number input modes a Chinese Input Mode b English Input Mode Let...

Page 43: ...ted are displayed in the Chinese character selecting area If the desired pinyin is displayed refer to 3 Otherwise please continue to input the other letters in the pinyin and then refer to 3 3 Rotate...

Page 44: ...splayed in the letter selecting area Press this key repeatedly or retate the knob until the desired letter is selected the background color of the letter becomes brown Then press Enter to input the de...

Page 45: ...S MEASSET DEMOD Meas Meas Setup Demod keys SYSTEM PRINTSETUP STORAGE System Print Setup Storage keys PRESET PRINT Preset Print keys The parameter ON OFF 1 0 is used to lock or unlock the key Select ON...

Page 46: ...the help information on the previous or next page using the arrow keys or the knob 3 Close the current help information Press any key at the front panel to close the help information currently display...

Page 47: ...Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL User s Guide for DSA800E Series 1 29 Figure 1 14 The Built in Help Interface www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 48: ...w align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically turn the key clockwise to lock the instrument and then pull the key out Figure 1 15 To Use the Security Lock Note Please d...

Page 49: ...ll straight screw driver to prize out the fuse seat 3 Take out the fuse seat 4 Replace the old fuse with a specified fuse 5 Install the fuse seat Figure 1 16 To Replace the Fuse WARNING Please ensure...

Page 50: ...This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associated functions Subjects in this chapter Basic Settings Sweep and Function Settings Measurement Settings Marker Meas...

Page 51: ...re modified The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters Start Frequency and Stop Frequency start f stop f or Center Frequency and Span center f span f If an...

Page 52: ...lways the same If one is changed the others are updated to match You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter Refer to Parameter Setting for more details Table 2 1 C...

Page 53: ...p CF step Note The range is from 0 Hz to 3 2 GHz 100 Hz in non zero span Stop Freq Set the stop frequency of the current channel Press this key to switch to start stop frequency input mode The start a...

Page 54: ...of the spectrum analyzer Key Points The change of this parameter only changes the display values of the center frequency start frequency and stop frequency but does not impact any hardware settings o...

Page 55: ...der to sweep the adjacent channel manually You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Setting Table 2 5 CF Step Paramete...

Page 56: ...ed the instrument will search for and mark the point with no more than 3 dB variation in amplitude near the marker as well as set the frequency of this point as the center frequency to hold the signal...

Page 57: ...peak search and use the frequency of the current peak as the center frequency CF of the analyzer The function is invalid in Zero Span mode Figure 2 2 Before Peak CF Figure 2 3 After Peak CF Peak Peak...

Page 58: ...ency and span are displayed at the lower left and right sides of the grid respectively Key Points The start and stop frequencies vary with the span when the center frequency is constant In manual span...

Page 59: ...es will equal the center frequency and the horizontal axis will denote time The analyzer measures the time domain characteristics of the amplitude of the corresponding frequency point on the input sig...

Page 60: ...ing X Scale Select the scale type of X axis to Lin or Log The default is Lin Key Points In Log scale type the frequency scale of X axis is displayed in the logarithmic form When the scale type of X ax...

Page 61: ...on and minimum error Auto Scale This function enables the readout resolution of the Y axis to be the maximum possible while at the same time ensures the completeness of the signal When enabled the sys...

Page 62: ...ng level input attenuation and preamplifier When you adjust it the input attenuation is adjusted under a constant maximum mixing level in order to fulfill the following inequality mix PA RF Ref L a a...

Page 63: ...r low noise Key Points When the preamplifier is turned on the input attenuation could be set up to 30 dB You can adjust the reference level to ensure that the specified parameter meets the inequality...

Page 64: ...lt is Log Key Points In Log scale type the Y axis denotes the logarithmic coordinate the value shown at the top of the grid is the reference level and each grid represents the scale value The unit of...

Page 65: ...B m 1 log 20 m d 2 6 R Volts Watts 2 2 7 Wherein R denotes the reference resistance Ref Offset Assign an offset to the reference level to compensate for gains or losses generated between the device u...

Page 66: ...tion Default 0 dB Range 300 dB to 300 dB Unit dB Knob Step N A Arrow Key Step N A Auto Range Adjust the amplitude parameters within the current span range automatically in order to display the whole s...

Page 67: ...rameter settings and adjust the maximum mixing level according to the signal under measurement Unlike Auto this function adjusts the signal within the current channel and does not modify the channel f...

Page 68: ...eamp Turn on or off the preamplifier located at the front of the RF signal path When the signal under measurement is small turning on the preamplifier can reduce the displayed average noise level ther...

Page 69: ...iple correction factors can be enabled at the same time 2 Correction Enable or disable amplitude correction and the default is Off When amplitude correction is enabled the data of the correction facto...

Page 70: ...e points between two points in the correction table during amplitude correction In Lin mode the frequency and amplitude use a Lin and Log unit to perform interpolation respectively In Log mode both of...

Page 71: ...You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Setting Table 2 12 Maximum Mixing Level Parameter Explanation Default 10 dBm...

Page 72: ...weep Time is affected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode RBW varies with the span non zero span in Auto RBW mode You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify...

Page 73: ...modify the parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Setting 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 Arrow K...

Page 74: ...he screen Key Points Select an appropriate detector type according to the actual application in order to ensure the accuracy of the measurement The available types are Pos Peak Neg Peak Sample Normal...

Page 75: ...a point perform mean square root operation see equation 2 8 of the sampled data within the corresponding time interval and display the result In this type noise can be rejected and weak signals can be...

Page 76: ...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 reflect the amplitude as well as...

Page 77: ...BW and VBW settings if Auto is selected Decreasing the sweep time would speed the measurement However an error may be caused if the specified sweep time is less than the minimum sweep time in Auto cou...

Page 78: ...Set the sweep mode to Cont The character Cont on the parameter icon denotes the analyzer is sweeping continuously Key Points If the instrument is in single sweep mode and no measurement function is en...

Page 79: ...e system will enter single sweep mode and execute the specified number of sweeps if the trigger conditions are satisfied If the instrument is in continuous sweep mode and a measurement function is on...

Page 80: ...or trigger condition and make single measurement again N N N Y Y Y Figure 2 10 Process of Single Sweep Numbers Set the number of sweeps for a single sweep In single sweep mode the system executes the...

Page 81: ...video trigger level Note This function is invalid in non zero span mode or RMS Avg detection or Voltage Avg detection in zero span mode 3 External In this mode an external signal TTL signal is input f...

Page 82: ...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 sample rate of the ADC Analog to Digital Converter That is the mor...

Page 83: ...d on The default trace type is Clear Write Note The trace currently displayed on the screen can be stored in the internal or external memory of the analyzer and can be recalled when needed Press Stora...

Page 84: ...from multiple sweeps of each point of the trace Traces in this type are smoother 6 Freeze Stop updating the trace data to observe the trace and read the measurement data This type is generally used by...

Page 85: ...a constant from Trace A 2 A Select T1 T2 or T3 Assign a value to A from Trace1 Trace 2 or Trace 3 The default is Trace 1 T1 3 B Select T1 T2 or T3 Assign a value to B from Trace1 Trace 2 or Trace 3 T...

Page 86: ...layed on the screen This operation will stop the current advanced measurement as there is not valid data source Pass Fail DSA800E supports the Pass Fail test function In this function the measured cur...

Page 87: ...he limit lines Note The edited limit line data can be stored in the internal or external memory of the analyzer and can be recalled when needed After the editing is finished press Storage to store the...

Page 88: ...the amplitude of the current point and the reference level Del Limit delete the limit line you are editing Fail Stop select whether to perform the next sweep if the test fails Beeper turn on or off th...

Page 89: ...f tests After this every time when Single is pressed the system executes the specified number of tests and updates the test data Average Reset Achieve the recalculation of the trace average Note You c...

Page 90: ...l could be set through the menu TG Level Set the output power of the signal of the tracking generator You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter For more details p...

Page 91: ...eliminate the error of TG Level Before using this function connect the GEN OUTPUT 50 output terminal of the TG with the RF INPUT 50 input terminal of the analyzer 1 Stor Ref Save the data of Trace 1...

Page 92: ...4 Norm Ref Pos Adjust the vertical position of the normalization reference level on the screen by adjusting the reference position when normalization is enabled The function of this menu is similar t...

Page 93: ...s 2 44 Note When normalization is enabled the unit of Y axis is dB and will not be influenced by the definition in AMPT Units At this point dB is displayed under the Y axis scale in the user interface...

Page 94: ...lower window provides the measurement wizard At this point you can perform the VSWR measurement according to the wizard Press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters Tip VSWR bridge and TG are...

Page 95: ...the span and resolution bandwidth are automatically adjusted to smaller values Select Chan Pwr and press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters 4 OBW Integrate the power within the whole span...

Page 96: ...lar frequency Those parameters include the frequencies and amplitudes 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...

Page 97: ...ents After this every time when Single is pressed the system executes the specified number of measurements and updates the measurement data In continuous mode the analyzer measures continuously This s...

Page 98: ...flection coefficient and VSWR Return Loss the formula is lg 10 r i P P dB RL Wherein dB RL is the return loss i P is the incident power and r P is the reflected power Reflection Coefficient the ratio...

Page 99: ...rument executes the second measurement and the measurement result is represented by trace 1 At the same time the analyzer calculates the difference between the two measurement results represented by t...

Page 100: ...You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter Table 2 27 VSWR Ref Level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range 200 dB to 200 dB Unit dB Knob Step 1 dB Arrow Key Ste...

Page 101: ...stop line Measurement Parameters average number average mode TP type start line and stop line 1 Avg Num Specify the number of averages used when calculating the measurement result The default is Off...

Page 102: ...Peak Display the power of the signal with the maximum amplitude between the start line and stop line The detector type is set to Pos Peak automatically Average Display the average power of signals bet...

Page 103: ...the right margin in time unit of T Power measurement The data calculated under this measurement is between the start line and stop line You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modif...

Page 104: ...hannel in dBc Lower display the power of the lower channel and the power difference between the lower channel and the main channel in dBc Measurement Parameters average number average mode main channe...

Page 105: ...the main channel and the power of the main channel is the power integral within this bandwidth You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter Table 2 32 Main Channel...

Page 106: ...er frequency of the main channel and the center frequency of the adjacent channels Adjusting this parameter will also adjust the distance between the upper lower channel and the main channel You can u...

Page 107: ...ectral Density power in dBm Hz normalized to 1 Hz within the integration bandwidth Measurement Parameters average number average mode integration bandwidth and channel power span 1 Avg Num Specify the...

Page 108: ...r integral within this bandwidth You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter Table 2 36 Integration Bandwidth for Chan Power Measurement Parameter Description Defau...

Page 109: ...annel Power Span for Chan Power Measurement Parameter Description Default 3 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 2 GHz Unit GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Channel Power Span 100 the minimum is 1 Hz Arrow Key Step in 1 1 5...

Page 110: ...by the power according to the specified power ratio Transmit Frequency Error difference between the center frequency of the channel and the center frequency of the analyzer Measurement Parameters aver...

Page 111: ...ld Enable or disable max hold and the default is Off When Max Hold is enabled each measurement result is compared with the previous result and the maximum is displayed When Max Hold is disabled the cu...

Page 112: ...inimum is 1 Hz Arrow Key Step in 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 5 sequence 5 Power Ratio Set the percentage the signal power takes up in the whole span power You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to...

Page 113: ...y f0 of the maximum amplitude point within the span and then finds the two frequency points f1 and f2 at each side of f0 at which the signal amplitude is X dB below the maximum amplitude The emission...

Page 114: ...h measurement result is compared with the previous result and the maximum is displayed When Max Hold is disabled the current measurement result is displayed Max Hold and average measurement mode are m...

Page 115: ...ed for EBW calculation You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter Table 2 43 X dB for EBW Measurement Parameter Description Default 10 dB Range 100 dB to 0 1 dB Un...

Page 116: ...noise bandwidth C N Ratio the ratio of the carrier power to the noise power Measurement Parameters average number average mode offset frequency noise bandwidth and carrier bandwidth 1 Avg Num Specify...

Page 117: ...e of the current N N is specified in Avg Num measurement results 3 Offset Freq Set the difference between the carrier center frequency and the noise center frequency You can use the numeric keys the k...

Page 118: ...he carrier to be measured The carrier bandwidth is related to the noise bandwidth and the range available is from noise bandwidth 20 to noise bandwidth 20 You can use the numeric keys the knob or the...

Page 119: ...and total harmonic distortion Up to 10th order of harmonic can be measured Measurement Parameters average number average mode number of harmonics and sweep time 1 Avg Num Specify the number of average...

Page 120: ...thmetic average of the current N N is specified in Avg Num measurement results 3 NO of Harmo Set the number of the harmonics to measure before calculating the total harmonic distortion You can use the...

Page 121: ...r DSA800E Series 2 72 Table 2 50 Sweep Time for Harmo Dist Measurement Parameter Description Default 16 ms Range 20 us to 3 2 ks Unit ks s ms us ns ps Knob Step 1 us Arrow Key Step 1 us www calcert co...

Page 122: ...lower and base upper Wherein the intercept of 3rd Order Lower Base Lower Power 3rd Order Lower Power 2 Base Lower Power the intercept of 3rd Order Upper Base Upper Power 3rd Order Upper Power 2 Base U...

Page 123: ...cted the result is the arithmetic average of the current N N is specified in Avg Num measurement results 3 Span This span which is the same with the span of the analyzer is the frequency range for swe...

Page 124: ...in audio frequency AF mode through the earphone The frequency and intensity of AF denotes the frequency and amplitude of the signal respectively Demod Setup 1 Earphone Set the status of the earphone W...

Page 125: ...signal energy When the signal amplitude is small the better demodulation effect can be obtained by adjusting the gain value You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parame...

Page 126: ...marked point on the trace Figure 2 21 Schematic of the Marker Key Points The analyzer allows for up to four pairs of markers to be displayed at one time but only one pair or a single marker is active...

Page 127: ...units available are ks s ms us ns ps or GHz MHz kHz Hz Knob Step Readout Frequency or Period step Span Sweep Points 1 Readout Time or 1 time step Sweep Time Sweep Points 1 Arrow Key Step Readout Frequ...

Page 128: ...keys the knob or the arrow keys to change the location of the Delta Marker The frequency or time delta and amplitude delta between the two markers are displayed at the upper right corner of the scree...

Page 129: ...the sweep for Delta Pair marker Span Pair One of the marker types When selected a pair of markers will appear on the trace Reference Marker marked by a combination of the marker number and letter R s...

Page 130: ...readout types This setting will change the readout type and affect the marker readings in the active function area and at the upper right corner of the screen but will not change the actual value Fre...

Page 131: ...s displayed Note This type is available only in Zero span mode when a Delta type marker is selected and is suitable for the frequency measurement of a video signal Mkr Table Enable or disable the Mark...

Page 132: ...nel Operation RIGOL User s Guide for DSA800E Series 2 83 Figure 2 22 Marker Table All Off Turn off all the markers turned on and the related functions www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843...

Page 133: ...in Zero span mode Mkr Step Set the center frequency step of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker If Normal marker is selected the center frequency step will be set to the frequency of t...

Page 134: ...ted the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the current marker If Delta Delta Pair or Span Pair marker is selected the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the Delta Marker Mkr...

Page 135: ...tomatically then measure the average noise level at the marked point and normalize this value to 1 Hz bandwidth During this process certain compensation is always made on the basis of the detection an...

Page 136: ...points in the active function area would be displayed if the search fails You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the value of N for more details please refer to Parameter S...

Page 137: ...when the frequency counter is enabled The frequency counter measures the frequency near the center frequency in Zero span mode 2 Resolution Set the resolution of the frequency counter manually or aut...

Page 138: ...fied peak search condition The spurious signal caused by LO feed through at zero frequency is ignored When no peak that meets the specified peak search condition is found No peak found is displayed Ne...

Page 139: ...he 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 searc...

Page 140: ...ch Set the peak search condition The available options are Maximum and Para If Max is selected the system searches for the maximum on the trace If Para is selected the system searches for the peak tha...

Page 141: ...nd the default is frequency ascending 3 Pk Readout Set the peak display condition to Normal DL or DL Normal Display the first ten qualified peaks in the table DL Display the first ten peaks that not o...

Page 142: ...for signals automatically throughout the full frequency range adjust the frequency and amplitude for optimum display effect of the signal to realize one key signal search and auto setting of parameter...

Page 143: ...ght of Auto turns on and Auto Tune is shown in the status bar on the screen until the search is finished During the auto search press Auto to stop the search Some parameters such as the reference leve...

Page 144: ...hortcut key for the defining method refer to the introduction in UserKey Setting After that press the shortcut key under any operation interface to quickly open and set the desired menu or function No...

Page 145: ...llowing table except items marked with or User defined settings Table 2 58 Factory Settings Parameter Default Frequency Center Freq 1 6 GHz Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq 3 2 GHz CF Step Auto 320 MHz Signa...

Page 146: ...Numbers 1 Trig Trig Type Free Run Trig Level 0 dBm Edge Positive Trace P F Trace Select Trace 1 Trace Type of Trace 1 Clear Write Avg Times 100 Function A B A T1 B T2 Const 0 dB Operate Off P F Switc...

Page 147: ...0 Measure VSWR Off Meas Mode Cont Meas Fctn Off Measure Setup VSWR Marker 1 Marker State On Ref Lv 0 00 dB T Power Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode Exp TP Type Peak Start Line 0 us Stop Line 16 ms ACP Avg Num...

Page 148: ...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 Auto 16 ms TOI Avg Num Off 10 Avg Mode...

Page 149: ...l Marker Fctn Mkr Fctn Off N dB BW 3 dB Freq Count State Off Resolution Auto 1 kHz System Preset Type Factory Power On Preset Language English Remote I O Off DHCP On Auto IP On Manual IP Off USB Dev C...

Page 150: ...x Switch Off Print Setup Orientation Landsc Page Size Default Inverted Off Palette Gray Copies 1 Date Prints Off Qualities Default File Type Default Note The function is only applicable to DSA800E ins...

Page 151: ...tup If a USB storage device rather than printer is currently connected press this key and the analyzer switches to the storage and recall interface You can save the current screen data with the specif...

Page 152: ...6 and save system configuration 1 Power On Set the power on setting to Last or Preset When Last is selected settings before the last power off would be recalled automatically at power on When Preset i...

Page 153: ...er will use the internal calibration source to perform a self calibration immediately Self calibration would last about 5 s and Calibrating is displayed in the user interface status bar during the cal...

Page 154: ...emote I O Selete LAN USB or GPIB or disable all the three interfaces 2 LAN Set or reset the LAN parameters Figure 2 28 LAN parameter setting The following items can be set through the front panel or r...

Page 155: ...nn nnn nnn Wherein the range of the first nnn is from 1 to 223 except 127 and the ranges of the other three nnn are from 0 to 255 It is recommended that you ask your network administor for an availabl...

Page 156: ...ctBridge printing device through this interface You can set the class and address of the USB slave device The device classes include Auto Configure TMC default and Printer Auto Configure the device cl...

Page 157: ...s the Y axis unit You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Setting Table 2 60 Display line Parameter Explanation Defau...

Page 158: ...t the LCD brightness of the analyzer You can use the numeric keys the knob or the arrow keys to modify the parameter For more details please refer to Parameter Setting Table 2 62 Brightness setting Pa...

Page 159: ...ting Define a relative function for User Key at the front panel the defining method is as described below After that pressing User Key under any operation interface can quickly enable the pre defined...

Page 160: ...ails 4 RBW This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the span Refer to RBW for more details 5 VBW This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with RBW Refer to VBW for more details 6...

Page 161: ...have occurred in that key To exit the test press Esc three times Note If the keys at the front panel are transparent the corresponding backlight will go on when testing it Time Date The system time is...

Page 162: ...option license 2 To install and view the option Press License to enter the option management interface to view the option status and the license key of the installed option as well as install the des...

Page 163: ...CA the analyzer identifies the received license key and matches it to the corresponding option automatically At this point the option is installed and activated Y is displayed in the Active column TX1...

Page 164: ...ored to factory settings HOST NAME IP address and password in LXI are restored to factory settings Screenshots Press Screenshots to select BMP JPEG or PNG If a USB storage device is currently connecte...

Page 165: ...ly installed PictBridge printer installed successfully will be displayed on the analyzer screen At this point you can set the print parameters and start to print 5 After the corresponding measurement...

Page 166: ...ted the page size depends on the printer currently connected 6 Inverted Turn on or off the inverted print and the default is Off 7 Palette Set the print color to Gray or Color and the default is Gray...

Page 167: ...he analyzer can automatically identify the characteristics of the printer such as the page size during the printer installation If some configuration is not supported by the current printer the corres...

Page 168: ...cations for various kinds of files such as setup state and trace E disk available when a USB storage device connected to the USB Host interface at the front panel is detected you can save the file wit...

Page 169: ...rrected the current trace data up to four traces and the marker information the readout type readings and the display status of the markers 2 Measure Marker Table and Peak Table in File Type are only...

Page 170: ...to a USB storage device In addition you can also load the file to the spectrum analyzer when required Note This menu is available only when external memory is connected and the corresponding file typ...

Page 171: ...To Input Filename to edit the new filename Note that the length of a filename is limited to 48 characters After finishing the filename editing press Save to save the file to the directory currently s...

Page 172: ...copy all the files or folders under the current path When File is selected in Browser pressing this key will copy the selected file or folder 2 Copy To Paste the directory or file When the copy path...

Page 173: ...rtcut key Refer to Collapse Dir Create Dir Create a folder Note that the length of the folder name is limited to 48 characters Press this key to enter the filename editing interface and refer to To In...

Page 174: ...cally load the prefix name after you press Save when Prefix Switch is set to On 2 Edit Prefix Edit the desired prefix name using the numeric keyboard Up to 15 characters can be entered System Update P...

Page 175: ...an control DSA800E sesies spectrum analyzer through USB LAN or GPIB option remote interface This chapter introduces remote control as well as the control method Subjects in this chapter Remote Control...

Page 176: ...te control is realized on the basis of SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments command set DSA800E supports SCPI 1999 1 version When the instrument is in remote mode the icon is displayed...

Page 177: ...SA to realize the communication between the analyzer and PC through instrument buses such as USB VISA defines a set of software commands with which users can control the instrument without the need to...

Page 178: ...rol User s Guide for DSA800E Series 3 4 Next 3 Select USB Test and Measurement Device IVI and press Next 4 Press Finish after the installation finishes 1 2 3 4 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800...

Page 179: ...Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL User s Guide for DSA800E Series 3 5 5 6 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 180: ...he GPIB address correctly following the instructions in I O Settings 3 Programming Then you can select a familiar software developing tool for programming The developing tools available include Visual...

Page 181: ...B cable 2 Install the USB drive As the analyzer is a USBTMC device after you connect the analyzer to the PC and turn both on the analyzer will be configured as USB interface automatically the PC will...

Page 182: ...AN interface according to the description in LAN of I O Settings 3 Search device resource Start up Ultra Sigma and click Then click in the pop up window and the software starts searching for the analy...

Page 183: ...ial number description MAC address and IP address is displayed on the webpage Note If you want to view or modify the network settings of this instrument please click Network Settings and input the ini...

Page 184: ...of the analyzer from the GPIB and INSTR dropdown boxes separately Click Test to see if the GPIB communication works normally if not please follow the prompt messages step by step 5 View the resource...

Page 185: ...ing Message This chapter lists the commonly encountered failures of the analyzer and their solutions In addition the meaning of each message in the message list is also introduced Subjects in this cha...

Page 186: ...her the power fuse is burned If a new fuse needs to be installed please use a specified fuse 250V AC T2A 5 mm 20 mm 2 The key is unresponsive or gives a wrong response 1 Press all the keys at the fron...

Page 187: ...ur over time If you need a specific calibration after the stated calibration period contact RIGOL or get paid service from authorized measurement agencies The analyzer provides auto calibration functi...

Page 188: ...n Error messages are always marked with They are displayed on the screen in message box for several seconds and then disappear automatically You can also press any key to clear the error massage On th...

Page 189: ...Indicate a query error is generated when the output queue controller detects a Message Exchange Protocol error see IEEE488 2 6 1 10 Possible reasons are see IEEE488 2 6 5 7 When trying to read the ou...

Page 190: ...ase select Cancel to stop the printing 7 Printing task canceled 8 Printing task resumed 10 U Disk connected A USB storage device is connected and is waiting for initialization 11 U Disk installed succ...

Page 191: ...formatted please wait for a moment 58 Formatting is finished 60 Software version does not match file loading fails 61 Invalid source 62 Select where to load antenna cable user or others 63 Option is a...

Page 192: ...age User s Guide for DSA800E Series 4 8 92 Press the keys to be unlocked and then press ESC 93 The key is locked 94 Keys are locked success 95 Keys are unlocked success www calcert com sales calcert c...

Page 193: ...nvalid separator The parser was expecting a separator but recieved an illegal character for example the semicolon following a program message was omitted EMC 1 CH1 VOLTS 5 104 Data type error The pars...

Page 194: ...ers received does not correspond to the number of parameters expected This is typically due to an inconsistency with the number of the instrument in the selected group see INSTrument DEFine GROup 120...

Page 195: ...ecific error 141 Invalid character data The command header is invalid when the character data element contains an invalid character or a particular character 144 Character data too long The character...

Page 196: ...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...

Page 197: ...ecific errors described in errors 221 to 229 221 Settings conflict Indicate 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...

Page 198: ...occurred This error message is always used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described in errors 251 to 258 251 Missing mass storage Indicate that a legal program command or query...

Page 199: ...L User s Guide for DSA800E Series 4 15 258 Media protected Indicate that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the disk was in write protect mode www calcert com sales calcert...

Page 200: ...t please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 314 Save recall memory lost Indicate that the nonvolatile data saved by the SAV command has been lost 315 Configuration memory l...

Page 201: ...of the image file is incorrect or the file has already been damaged 311 Updating error with wrong revision An error occurred when updating firmware because of a revision incompatibility 312 Updating e...

Page 202: ...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 Please set it manually 351 Zero span unavailable for other measur...

Page 203: ...sales or technical support 403 Track LO unlock Track LO is unlocked Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support 412 DA overrange due to volume adjustment in FM 413 Intermediate f...

Page 204: ...on data before delivery or last valid calibration data has been lost Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team 472 USB firmwarte lost 473 Device information lost 474 Data o...

Page 205: ...onse was completely sent 420 Query UNTERMINATED Indicate that an UNTERMINATED Query error occurred due to some reason see IEEE 488 2 6 3 2 2 for example the device was addressed to communicate but an...

Page 206: ...2 Auto range 203 Auto tune 204 Calibrating 205 Waiting for triggered If it is not in freerun mode the system will keep waiting until it receives a trigger signal 252 Auto range finished 253 Auto tune...

Page 207: ...tely 25 This data is not warranted and does not include the measurement uncertainty Nominal nom the expected mean or average performance or a designed attribute such as the 50 connector This data is n...

Page 208: ...equency Readout Accuracy Marker resolution span number of sweep points 1 Marker uncertainty frequency indication reference frequency accuracy 1 span 10 resolution bandwidth marker resolution Frequency...

Page 209: ...ainty 5 nom Resolution filter shape factor 60 dB 3 dB 5 nom Video bandwidth 3 dB 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1 3 10 sequence Resolution bandwidth 6 dB EMI DSA800 option 200 Hz 9 kHz 120 kHz Amplitude Measurement...

Page 210: ...erence level Number of display points 601 Number of traces 3 math trace Trace detectors normal positive peak negative peak sample RMS voltage average quasi peak with EMI DSA800 option Trace functions...

Page 211: ...e Level Range 100 dBm to 20 dBm in 1 dB step Resolution log scale 0 01 dB linear scale 4 digits Preamplifier PA DSA832 option Gain 100 kHz to 3 2 GHz 17 dB nom Level Measurement Uncertainty 95 confide...

Page 212: ...mpression of input mixer P1dB fc 50 MHz attenuation 0 dB 0 dBm Spurious Response Spurious response inherent input terminated 50 attenuation 0 dB 20 to 30 90 dBm 100 dBm typ Intermediate frequency 60 d...

Page 213: ...time setting value 1 ms 5 nom Sweep mode continuous single Tracking Generator Option TG Output Frequency range 100 kHz to 3 2 GHz Output level range 40 dBm to 0 dBm Output level resolution 1 dB Outpu...

Page 214: ...typ impedance 50 nom connector BNC female External reference frequency 10 MHz 5 ppm input level 0 dBm to 10 dBm impedance 50 nom connector BNC female External Trigger Input External trigger input imp...

Page 215: ...consumption 35 W typ max 50 W with all options Environmental Temperature operating temperature range 0 to 50 storage temperature range 20 to 70 Humidity 0 to 30 95 rel humidity 30 to 40 75 rel humidi...

Page 216: ...0 UT during 1 cycle 70 UT during 25 cycles short interruption 0 UT during 250 cycles Electrical safety in line with UL 61010 1 2012 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 12 EN 61010 1 2010 Dimensions W H D 361 6...

Page 217: ...BNC F adaptor 2pcs SMA F SMA F adaptor 1pcs SMA M SMA M adaptor 1pcs BNC T type adaptor 1pcs 50 SMA load 1pcs 50 BNC impedance adaptor 1pcs RF Adaptor Kit include 50 to 75 adaptor 2pcs RF CATV Kit inc...

Page 218: ...repair for the defective product To get repair service please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office There is no other warranty expressed or implied except such as is expressly set fo...

Page 219: ...tep 2 9 CF step 2 6 CH Pwr 2 55 CH Pwr Span 2 59 CH Spacing 2 57 Chan Pwr 2 46 Channel Power 2 58 Clear Write 2 34 Collapse Dir 2 122 2 124 Constant 2 36 Cont Peak 2 90 Continuous sweep 2 29 correctio...

Page 220: ...5 Min Search 2 90 Mkr Trace 2 81 Mkr CF 2 84 Mkr Ref 2 85 Mkr Start 2 84 Mkr Step 2 84 Mkr Stop 2 85 Mkr CF 2 85 Mkr Span 2 85 Mobile Disk E 2 119 Msg Switch 2 109 N dB BW 2 86 Neg Peak 2 25 Next Peak...

Page 221: ...st 2 112 Search Para 2 90 Self Calibrate 2 104 signal track 2 6 Single Sweep 2 29 Span 2 74 span 2 9 Span Pair 2 80 start frequency 2 3 Start Line 2 53 stop frequency 2 4 Stop Line 2 54 Stor Ref 2 42...

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