Tektronix RSA6100A Series, Help Manual

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Operating Your Instrument Application Presets
The spectrum analyzer will run an alignment procedure. Status messages are displayed while the
alignment procedure is running. If the instrument fails the alignment procedure, an error message will be
displayed. If the instrument fails an alignment, run Diagnostics (Tools > Diagnostics) to see if you can
determine why the alignment failed.
NOTE.
While an alignment is running, both the IF and IQ outputs are disabled.
Alignments during warm-up.
During the 20-minute warm-up period, the spectrum analyzer will use the
alignment data generated during the previous use of the instrument as it warms to operating temperature
(if Auto mode is selected). During the speci
fi ed period for warm-up, the instrument performance is not
warranted.
Alignments during normal operation.
Once the spectrum analyzer reaches operating temperature, an
alignment will be run. If an alignment becomes necessary during a measurement cycle (if Auto mode is
selected), the measurement is aborted and an alignment procedure is run. Once an alignment procedure is
completed, the measurement cycle restarts.
NOTE.
The fi rst time the instrument runs after a software upgrade (or reinstall), the instrument will
perform a full alignment after the 20–minute warm-up period. This alignment cannot be aborted and it
occurs even if alignments are set to run only when manually initiated.
Alignments Are Not Calibrations
Alignments are adjustment procedures run by the instrument using internal reference signals and
measurements. Calibrations can only be performed at a Tektronix service center and require the use of
traceable test equipment (signal sources and measuring equipment) to verify the performance of the
instrument.
Application Presets
Menu Bar: File > Application Presets
The spectrum analyzer includes a set of con fi guration fi les that are tailored to speci fi c applications. These
con fi guration fi les, referred to as Application Presets, open selected displays and load settings that are
optimized to address speci fi c application requirements. You can add to the default application presets by
creating your own application presets. See Creating Application Presets (see page 24) . You access the
application presets through the Application Presets menu item.
To load an application preset:
1. Select File > Application Presets . This opens the Applications Presets dialog window.
2. Select the application preset that suits your needs.
3. Click OK to recall the application preset.
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RSA6100A Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Help