AE-366B
SPECTRUM ANALYSER
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USER'S MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Software Version
1.2 July 2018 1.09 14.04.01
SAFETY RULES
This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your
safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition.
Safety Guideline
• General
* Do not place any heavy object on the instrument.
* Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the
instrument.
* Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument.
* Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals.
* Ensure signals to the RF input do not exceed +30dBm/±25V DC.·
* Do not block the cooling fan opening.
* Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are qualified.
* (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement
categories and their requirements as follows. The instrument falls under
category II.
• Power Supply
* AC Input voltage range: 100V~240V.
* Frequency: 50/60Hz.
* To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the
AC power cord to an earth ground.
• Cleaning
* Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
* Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not
spray any liquid.
* Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene, toluene
and acetone.
• Operation Environment
* Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost non-conductive
pollution (Note below).
* Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C.
* Humidity: 90 % to 45 °C.
* (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and
their requirement as follows. The instrument falls degree II.
• Storage environment
* Location: Indoor.
* Temperature: 90 % to 45 °C.
• Disposal
* Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a
separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument
was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly
recycled to reduce environmental impact.
• Symbols related with safety:
• Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat III Fixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Description .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Package Content ............................................................................ 1-2
2 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................... 2-3
2.1 Appearance ................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 First Time Use Instructions .............................................................. 2-8
2.2.1 Tilting the Stand ......................................................................... 2-8
2.2.2 Power UP and Down .................................................................... 2-9
2.2.3 Software Update ......................................................................... 2-9
2.2.4 USB Driver Installation ...............................................................2-10
2.3 Restoring Default Settings ..............................................................2-11
2.4 Conventions..................................................................................2-12
3 BASIC OPERATION...................................................................................3-15
3.1 Frequency Settings ........................................................................ 3-15
3.1.1 Center Frequency ......................................................................3-15
3.1.2 Start and Stop Frequency ...........................................................3-15
3.1.3 Center Frequency Step ...............................................................3-16
3.2 Span Settings ...............................................................................3-18
3.2.1 Span........................................................................................3-18
3.2.2 Full Span ..................................................................................3-18
3.2.3 Zero Span................................................................................. 3-19
3.2.4 Last Span .................................................................................3-19
3.3 Amplitude Settings ........................................................................3-20
3.3.1 Reference Level .........................................................................3-20
3.3.2 Amplitude Units ......................................................................... 3-21
3.3.3 Scale/Div..................................................................................3-21
3.4 Autoset ........................................................................................3-22
3.4.1 Using Autoset ............................................................................ 3-22
3.4.2 Limiting the Autoset Vertical Search Range....................................3-23
3.4.3 Limiting the Autoset Horizontal Search Range ................................3-23
3.5 Marker .........................................................................................3-24
3.5.1 Activating a Marker ....................................................................3-25
3.5.1.1 Activate a Normal Marker.........................................................3-25
3.5.1.2 Activate a Delta Marker ...........................................................3-26
3.5.1.3 Move Marker Manually.............................................................3-27
3.5.1.4 Move Marker to Preset Locations...............................................3-27
3.5.2 Move marker to Trace ................................................................3-28
3.5.2.1 Turn All Markers On or Off .......................................................3-29
3.5.3 Show Markers in Table................................................................3-29
3.5.3.1 Edit Markers in Marker Table ....................................................3-30
3.5.4 Peak Search ..............................................................................3-31
3.5.4.1 Move Marker to Peak............................................................... 3-31
3.5.4.2 Move Marker and Peak to Center...............................................3-31
3.5.4.3 Search for Peaks ....................................................................3-32
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3.5.5 Peak Table ................................................................................3-33
3.6 Measurement ................................................................................3-35
3.6.1 Channel Analysis Overview..........................................................3-35
3.6.1.1 ACPR ....................................................................................3-36
3.6.1.2 OCBW ...................................................................................3-39
3.7 Limit Line Testing ..........................................................................3-41
3.7.1 Activate a Limit Line ...................................................................3-41
3.7.2 Creating a Limit (Point by Point) ..................................................3-42
3.7.2.1 Pass/Fail Testing.....................................................................3-43
3.8 Bandwidth .................................................................................... 3-45
3.8.1 Resolution Bandwidth Setting (RBW) ............................................3-45
3.9 Trace ...........................................................................................3-46
3.9.1 Selecting a Trace .......................................................................3-46
3.9.2 Trace Math ............................................................................... 3-48
3.9.3 Average Trace ...........................................................................3-48
3.10 Display.........................................................................................3-50
3.10.1 Adjusting the LCD Brightness ......................................................3-50
3.10.2 Setting a Display Line (Reference Level Line).................................3-50
3.10.3 Using the Video Out Port.............................................................3-51
3.10.4 Split Spectrum View...................................................................3-51
3.11 Save/Recall Files ...........................................................................3-53
3.11.1 Save/Recall Setup...................................................................... 3-53
3.11.2 Save/Recall Trace Data...............................................................3-54
3.11.3 Save/Recall Limit Lines...............................................................3-55
3.11.4 Saving an Image File (Hardcopy) .................................................3-55
3.11.5 Hardcopy Setup.........................................................................3-56
3.11.6 Load Default Settings .................................................................3-56
3.12 System Settings ............................................................................3-57
3.12.1 System Information ...................................................................3-57
3.12.2 System Language ......................................................................3-58
4 REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................4-59
4.1 Interface Configuration...................................................................4-59
4.1.1 Configure Remote Interface.........................................................4-59
4.1.2 Remote Control Function Check ...................................................4-60
4.2 Command Syntax ..........................................................................4-61
4.3 Command List...............................................................................4-63
4.3.1 IEEE488.2 Standard Commands...................................................4-63
4.3.2 Sweep Commands .....................................................................4-63
4.3.3 Frequency Commands ................................................................4-63
4.3.4 Span Commands .......................................................................4-64
4.3.5 Amplitude Commands.................................................................4-65
4.3.6 Marker and Peak Search Commands .............................................4-65
4.3.7 Trace Commands .......................................................................4-68
4.3.8 Power Measurement Commands ..................................................4-69
4.3.9 Limit Line Commands .................................................................4-71
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4.3.10 BW Commands..........................................................................4-71
4.3.11 Display Commands ....................................................................4-72
4.3.12 Preset Commands......................................................................4-73
4.3.13 System Commands ....................................................................4-73
5 FAQ .......................................................................................................5-74
6 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................6-75
6.1 Specifications AE-366B...................................................................6-75
6.2 Default Settings ............................................................................ 6-77
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SPECTRUM ANALYSER
AE-366B
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description
The AE-366B is a low-cost, basic spectrum analyzer. The AE-366B has all
the basic features of our more advanced models, but in a smaller package,
designed especially for education.
Figure 1.
1.2 Main Features
► Performance:
150 kHz ∼ 3 GHz.
100 kHz resolution.
► Features:
Autoset with automatic floor level and span.
Marker table function.
Limit line testing.
Split window display.
ACPR measurement.
OCBW measurement.
Automatic resolution bandwidth mode.
► Interface:
480 × 640 color LCD display.
On-screen menu icons.
VGA video output.
RS-232C.
USB 2.0 Host port for data storage.
USB 2.0 Device port for the virtual com port communication.
1.3
Package Content
Opening the box
Figure 2.
Check that your package contains the following elements:
AE-366B Analyser.
Quick Start Guide.
Mains cord for external DC charger.
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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 3.
► LCD display:
640 X 480 color LCD display. The display shows the soft keys for the current
function, frequency, amplitude and marker information.
► Function keys:
The
to function keys directly correspond to the soft keys on the right-
hand side of display.
► Menu keys:
Frequency:
Sets the center frequency, start frequency,
stop frequency and step frequency.
Span:
Sets the span, with options for full span,
zero span and last span.
Amplitude:
Sets the amplitude reference level, scale
and amplitude units.
Autoset:
Automatically searches the peak signal with
maximum amplitude and displays it with
appropriate horizontal and vertical scales.
Marker:
The Marker key is used to configure the
markers, trace markers as well as other
related functionality.
Peak
Search:
Finds each maximum and minimum peak.
Used with the Marker functions.
Meas:
Configures ACPR and OCBW measurements.
Limit Line:
Sets and tests Pass/Fail limit lines.
BW:
Sets the resolution bandwidth.
Trace:
Sets traces and trace related functions.
Display:
The Display key configures the split-screen
windowing mode and the basic display
properties.
Memory:
The memory key is used to save or recall
setup, trace and limit line data.
Preset:
T
he Preset key will restore the spectrum
analyzer to the factory settings.
Hardcopy:
T
he hardcopy key is a quick save key that
will save a screen-shot of the display.
Hardcopy
setup:
Configures the hardcopy options.
System:
T
he System key is used to configure the
RS232 interface, language, update the
firmware as well as other system options.
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► Power key:
Turns the instrument on/off.
► Scroll wheel:
Edit values, select listed items.
► Arrow keys:
Increment/decrement values (in steps),
select listed items.
► RF input
terminal:
RF input port. Accepts RF inputs.
Maximum input: +30 dBm (+20 dBm
measurable).
Input impedance: 50 Ω.
Maximum DC voltage: ±25 V.
N-type: female.
► Numeric
keypad:
T
he numeric keypad is used to enter vales
and parameters. It is often used in
conjunction with the arrow keys and scroll
wheel.
Rear Panel
Figure 4.
► RS-232:
RS232 9 pin DSUB port.
► USB B:
USB B Device port. USB 1.1/2.0.
► VGA:
VGA video-out port. Supports SVGA
(480X640).
► Power Socket:
Power Socket:100~240V, 50/60Hz.
15W Max.
► Security Slot:
Kensington-type security slot.
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Display
Figure 5.
► Reference level:
Displays the reference level.
► Marker Information:
Displays marker information.
► Function menu:
Displays the current function menu.
► Soft menu keys:
The Soft menu keys are associated with the F1 to F6 function keys to the right
of the display.
► Trace Icons:
Displays the color of each active trace and the trace mode of each active
trace.
► Entry/Message area:
This area is used to show system messages, errors and input
values/parameters.
► Frequency/Bandwidth settings:
Displays the Start, Center and Stop frequencies, RBW, Span and Sweep
settings.
► Trace and waveforms:
Main display showing the traces, limit lines and marker positions.
2.2 First Time Use Instructions
Use the procedures below when first using the AE-366B to tilt the stand, power
up the instrument, update the firmware and restore the unit back to the default
settings. Lastly, the Conventions sections will introduce you to the basic
operating conventions used throughout the user manual.
2.2.1
Tilting the Stand
The AE-366B has two adjustable tabs at the front that can be used to position
the instrument into two preset orientations.
► Leaning Position:
Set the tabs down to have the AE-366B leaning backward.
Figure 6.
► Upright Position:
Set the tabs flat to have the AE-366B in an upright position.
Figure 7.
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2.2.2
Power UP and Down
► Power UP:
Insert the AC power cord into the power socket.
Figure 8.
Press the power button to turn the AE-366B on.
Figure 9.
The AE-366B will begin to boot up in under a few seconds.
NOTE: If system fails to start, please see your local PROMAX distributor.
► Power Down:
Press the power button to power down.
Figure 10.
2.2.3
Software Update
The AE-366B allows the software to be updated by end-users. Before using the
AE-366B, please check the PROMAX website or ask your local distributor for the
latest software.
The update file, MAIN1.BIN, must be placed in the root directory of a USB flash
drive.
► System version:
Before updating the software, please check the software version.
Press
X
Information .
The system version is displayed on the SW Ver icon.
Figure 11.
► Update software:
Before updating the software, please check the software version.
Place the update file, MAIN1.BIN, into the root directory of a USB flash
drive.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the front panel.
Press
X Update From USB Flash
.
Press Update Now to execute the update process.
When the message “Programmed Successful” is displayed, the software
has successfully completed the update procedure.
Reboot the system when the update procedure has finished by cycling
the power button.
Check the software version again to confirm the update procedure.
NOTE: The upgrade process may take a few minutes.
2.2.4
USB Driver Installation
If the type B USB port on the rear panel is to be used for remote control, then
the USB driver must be installed.
Ensure the AE-366B is turned on.
Connect the USB cable from the PC to the rear panel USB B port.
Windows will automatically detect the AE-366B as a new device.
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Follow the instructions to locate the AE-366B driver.
To see if the driver has been successfully installed, you can check to see
if the AE-366B is recognized by the Windows Device Manager when the
AE-366B in connected to the PC.
In Windows XP go to: Start X Control Panel X Device Manager.
The AE-366B should be shown under the Ports (COM & LPT) node:
Figure 12.
NOTE: If the USB driver installation fails, you can try to manually install the
driver.
You can tell that the driver hasn’t been installed if you see the
USBSerial icon in the ports node.
Right clicking this icon will allow you to manually install the AE-366B.ini
driver.
2.3 Restoring Default Settings
The factory default settings can be easily restored using the Preset key on the
front panel. The default settings cannot be changed.
Press .
(The spectrum analyzer will load the default factory settings).
2.4 Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout the user manual. Read the
conventions below for a basic grasp of how to operate the AE-366B menu
system and front panel keys.
► Soft Menu keys:
The to function keys on the right side of the display correspond
directly to the soft-menu keys on their left.
Figure 13.
► Input Parameter
Values:
Selecting this type of menu key will allow
you to enter a new value with the numeric
keypad or increment/decrement the value
using the scroll wheel or number pad. See
the parameter input description below for
more details.
► Toggle State:
Pressing this menu key will toggle the
state. Notice that any soft-menu key that
can be toggled will have the active
parameter underlined.
► Toggle State &
Input Parameter:
Pressing this menu key will allow you to
toggle the state of the function between
on and off. When in the on-state, the
parameter value can be manually edited.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the new
value or use the scroll wheel to
increment/decrement the current value.
Again, the setting that is underlined is the
active setting.
► Sub Menu:
Pressing the More menu key will enter a
submenu.
► Sub Menu to select
parameter:
Pressing this type of menu key will enter a
submenu to select a parameter.
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► Return to the Start
of a Menu Tree:
When you have navigated down a menu
tree and you wish to return to the start of
the menu tree, simply press the same
Menu again.
For example if you pressed:
X More X Min Hold ,
simply press
again to return to
the start of the Trace menu.
► Active Function:
Pressing this type of menu key will
activate that function. The menu key will
be highlighted to show it is the active
function.
► Parameter input:
Figure 14.
Parameter values can be entered using the numeric keypad, the scroll wheel
and the arrow keys.
Using the numeric keypad:
When prompted to enter a parameter, use the number keys (0 ~ 9), the
decimal key (.) and the minus key (-) to enter a value. After a value has
been entered, the unit keys can be used to select the units.
The value of the parameter is shown at the bottom of the screen as it is
edited.
Figure 15.
Back Space:
Use the backspace key to delete the last character or number entered.
Using the scroll wheel:
Use the scroll wheel to alter the current value. Clockwise increases the
value, anti-clockwise decreases the value. The scroll wheel is usually used
for values that highly variable, such as the center frequency settings.
Directional arrows:
Use the directional arrows to select discrete parameters or to alter values
by a coarser resolution than the scroll wheel. Left/down decreases the
value, right/up increases the value. The directional arrows are usually
used for values that are of a discrete nature, such as selecting a memory
location.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
3.1 Frequency Settings
3.1.1
Center Frequency
The center frequency function sets the center frequency and centers the display
to the center frequency.
Press
X Center and enter the frequency and unit.
Range 0 kHz ~ 3 GHz
Default: 1.5 GHz.
Figure 16.
3.1.2
Start and Stop Frequency
The start/stop frequency function will set the start and stop frequency of the
span.
To set the start frequency, press
X Start and enter the
frequency and unit.
To set the stop frequency, press X Stop and enter the
frequency and unit.
Range: 0 kHz ~ 3 GHz.
Default Start frequency: 0 Hz.
Default Stop frequency: 3 GHz.
Figure 17.
NOTE: The start and stop frequency can change when the span settings are
used.
The stop frequency must be set higher than the start frequency
(for spans ≠ 0).
3.1.3
Center Frequency Step
The Step function sets the step size of the center frequency when using the
arrow keys.
When the arrow keys are used to alter the center frequency, each press will
move the center frequency by the step size specified by the Step function.
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By default, the center frequency step size is equal to 10% of the span.
Press
X Step and set the center frequency step size.
Range: 1 kHz ~ 3 GHz.
Figure 18.
3.2 Span Settings
3.2.1
Span
The Span function will set the frequency range of the sweep. The sweep will be
centered around the center frequency.
Setting the span will alter the start and stop frequencies.
Press
X Span and enter the span frequency range and
unit.
Range: 0 kHz ~ 3 GHz.
Default Span: 3 GHz.
Figure 19.
3.2.2
Full Span
The Full Span function will set the span to the full frequency range.
This function will set the start and stop frequencies to 0 Hz and 3 GHz
respectively.
Press
X Full Span .
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