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RTPA2A Instruction Manual

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the

General Safety Summary

in other system manuals for warnings and cautions

related to operating the system.

Connect and Disconnect Properly.

Do not connect or disconnect probes or test

leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument before connecting the
probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground
from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement
instrument.

Ground the Product.

This product is grounded through the grounding conductor

of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings

and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common
terminal to elevated voltages.

Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Power Disconnect.

The power cord disconnects the product from the power

source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times.

Do Not Operate Without Covers.

Do not operate this product with covers or panels

removed.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry.

Do not touch exposed connections and components

when power is present.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

If you suspect there is damage to this

product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

To Avoid Fire or

Personal Injury

Summary of Contents for RTPA2A

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual RTPA2A Real Time Spectrum Analyzer TekConnect Probe Adapter 071 1766 01 www tektronix com...

Page 2: ...l Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 as applicable Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supercedes that...

Page 3: ...duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintena...

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Page 5: ...the USB Cable and Power Supply Cable 9 Installing the TekConnect Probe 10 Performing a Functional Check 11 Operating Basics 17 Understanding the Controls 17 Power Status 17 USB Status 18 Probe Status...

Page 6: ...signal 15 Figure 9 Location of status LEDs 17 Figure 10 Insertion loss 23 Figure 11 Return loss 23 Figure 12 Exploded view 34 List of Tables Table 1 Compatible probes 2 Table 2 Standard accessories 3...

Page 7: ...hock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded Observe All Termin...

Page 8: ...manual WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage...

Page 9: ...of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately The symbol shown to the left in...

Page 10: ...Environmental Considerations vi RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

Page 11: ...uts The probe adapter connects to a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer through a USB cable and a coaxial cable Figure 1 The TekConnect probe adapter Cable Connections The power for the probe adapter and prob...

Page 12: ...nical support if you need to verify that your Main System software supports the RTPA2A TekConnect probe adapter For questions about an instrument not listed here contact the Tektronix support center T...

Page 13: ...ectrum Analyzer The SMA cable passes the analog signal output from the probe adapter channel to the spectrum analyzer BNC to N adapter Use the BNC to N adapter to connect the TekConnect probe adapter...

Page 14: ...is assembled and verified using established procedures and work instructions When applicable test equipment is traceable to known standards Included with product at initial shipment This accessory can...

Page 15: ...urchase only R5 Repair Service 5 years available at purchase only L0 English Instruction Manual1 L5 Japanese Instruction Manual1 1 See page 32 for Tektronix part numbers Table 4 Power cord options Plu...

Page 16: ...uction Manual Table 4 Power cord options Cont Plug configuration Option number1 Normal usage Switzerland A5 161 0154 00 Japan A6 161 A005 00 China A10 161 0306 00 No power cord supplied A99 1 See page...

Page 17: ...TekConnect probe USB cable Power cord DC power supply Circuit under test 50 SMA to N cable Signal in RF input RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Adapter For USB and RF connector locations to the spectrum analyz...

Page 18: ...ix Web site 5 Install a P7000 Series TekConnect probe All procedures in this instruction manual agree with the cable configurations shown in the CONNECTIONS table NOTE The CONNECTIONS table on the fro...

Page 19: ...ble must be attached for the probe adapter and a spectrum analyzer system to function properly Use only the supplied power supply cable and power cord with the TekConnect probe adapter Figure 3 shows...

Page 20: ...emoving or installing a TekConnect probe The TekConnect interface features a spring loaded latch that provides audible and tactile confirmation that a reliable connection has been made to the probe ad...

Page 21: ...eave your hands free to perform the functional check Use the standard accessories recommended in the functional check for your TekConnect probe to attach the probe tip to a connector 50 M to M RF coax...

Page 22: ...n page 7 for more information USB P7000 Series TekConnect probe USB cable Power cord DC power supply Circuit under test 50 SMA to N cable Signal in RF input RTPA2A Probe Adapter For USB and RF connect...

Page 23: ...LEDs on the probe adapter are lighted only when a probe is attached The LED locations are shown in Figure 6 If they are not lighted green see the Troubleshooting section on page 26 NOTE The probe adap...

Page 24: ...Attach the BNC F to F barrel connector to the center T BNC connec tor d Attach the 50 BNC type termination to an open end of the T BNC connector Real Time Spectrum Analyzer RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Ad...

Page 25: ...Figure 8 Figure 8 Amplitude signal To verify the functionality of Channel B perform the following tasks 1 Move the probe from Channel A to Channel B 2 Move the SMA cable from A OUT to B OUT NOTE The...

Page 26: ...Getting Started 16 RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

Page 27: ...LED for the status of power USB and each probe connection See the following LED status explana tions See page 26 for troubleshooting information Probe status LED Power status LED USB status LED Figur...

Page 28: ...orted Off The USB host was not detected recheck the USB cable Table 9 describes LED operation when a TekConnect probe is attached Table 9 Probe status LED LED Indicates Solid green A supported probe i...

Page 29: ...o damage from electrostatic discharge or from overdrive signals Be sure to operate the system only in a static controlled environment Be sure to discharge to ground any electrostatic charge that may b...

Page 30: ...Reference 20 RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

Page 31: ...Characteristic Description Output Impedance nominal 50 1 Frequency range2 typical DC to 8 GHz Insertion loss typical Without RF cable attached DC to 4 GHz 0 3 dB see Figure 10 on page 23 DC to 8 GHz...

Page 32: ...sing Nonoperating 5 to 90 RH noncondensing Altitude Operating 3 048 m 10 000 ft Nonoperating 12 190 m 40 000 ft Mechanical Shock 50 g half sine 11 ms Required airflow clearance front and back 2 in 5 0...

Page 33: ...Specifications RTPA2A Instruction Manual 23 Figure 10 Insertion loss Figure 11 Return loss...

Page 34: ...000 4 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity H IEC 61000 4 5 Power line surge immunity H IEC 61000 4 6 Conducted RF immunity H IEC 61000 4 11 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity EN 61000 3 2 A...

Page 35: ...ng Remove accumulated loose dust from the probe adapter with a soft cloth or brush Remaining dirt may be removed with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol Do not immerse any equipment in clean...

Page 36: ...Analyzer Software Compatibility on page 2 for more information on on off Probe status LED on the probe An internal fault has been detected Send the on on off Probe status LED on the probe adapter rem...

Page 37: ...B status LED flashes even when attached to a valid Real Time Spectrum Analyzer H Neither probe status LED lights when working probes are attached H Power status LED is lighted but the fan is not rotat...

Page 38: ...Maintenance 28 RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

Page 39: ...cts are sometimes made to accommodate improved components as they become available and to give you the benefit of the latest improvements Therefore when ordering parts it is important to include the f...

Page 40: ...art was first effective Column four indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued No entry indicates the part is good for all serial numbers 5 Qty This indicates the quantity of parts...

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Page 44: ...Replaceable Parts 34 RTPA2A Instruction Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 1 Figure 12 Exploded view...

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