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Safety Requirement
General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety pre cautio ns ca refully 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
follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the exclusive power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use
within the local country could be used.
Ground the Instrument.
The instrument is grounded th rou gh t he Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To
avoid electric shock, connect the earth terminal of the power cord 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
connect the ground lead to high voltage. Impr oper w a y of conne ction coul d r esult in
dangerous voltages being present on the connectors, controls or other surfaces of
the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause potential hazards for operators.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all r atings an d markers on the instrume nt and
check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting the
instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Ensure that no over voltage (su ch as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can rea ch the
product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric
shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Objects Into the Air Outlet.
Do not insert objects into the air outlet, as doing so may cause damage to the
instrument.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
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Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by
RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any mainte nance,
adjustment or replacement especially to circuits 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 to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well
ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the
instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the
instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
T o a void dust or moisture from af fecting the pe rformance of the inst rument, keep th e
surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.
Prevent Ele c tr o static Imp a ct.
Operate the instrume nt i n an ele ctr ostatic dischar ge protectiv e e nvi ron ment to a void
damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of cables to relea s e sta t i c befo re 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 battery) may cause an
explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only.
Handle with Caution.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knobs,
interfaces, and other parts on the panels.
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WARNING
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.
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
product.
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety Warning
Protective Earth
Terminal
Chassis Ground
Test Ground
Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notic e s in this Manua l:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
Safety Terms on the Product:
result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the
Safety Symbols on the Product:
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CAUTION
WARNING
supply.
Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with
mild detergent or water. A void having an y water or other obje cts into the chassis
via the heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take care to av oid
scarifying it.
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.
To avoid short-circuit resulting fr om moisture or personal injuries, ensure
that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power
Environmental Consideratio ns
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could b e harmf ul t o the en vi ronment 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
appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
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RSA3000E Series Overview
RSA3000E series is a new generation of cost-efficient real-time spectrum analyzer
with high performance. With superb performance specifications and the clear user
interface, the RSA3000E series allows you to operate it through various ways, such
as pressing keys on the front panel, using the touch screen, connecting the mouse
and the keyboard. Remote communic a ti o n interfaces are also available. The
instrument can be widely used in education science, corporate R&D, industrial
production, and other fields.
Main Features:
Ultra-Real technology
Frequency: up to 3 GHz
Displayed average noise level (DANL): <-161 dBm (typical)
Phase noise: <-102 dBc/Hz (typical)
Level measurement uncertainty: <1.0 dB
3 GHz tracking generator
Min. RBW 1 Hz
EMI measurement application software (option)
Various advanced measurement functions
Multiple measurement modes
Up to 10 MHz real-time analysis bandwidth
Multiple trigger modes and trigger masks
Density, Spectrogram, and oth e r display modes
PC software options
10.1'' capacitive multi-touch screen; supporting touch gestures
USB, LAN, HDMI and other communication and display interfaces
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Document Overview
Topics in this manual:
Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and user interface as well as
announcements during first use of the analyzer.
Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel o f GPSA
This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the GPSA's front panel keys and
the associated menu keys.
Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA
This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the RTSA's front panel key s .
Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI
This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the EMI's front panel keys.
Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA
This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the VSA's front panel keys.
Chapter 6 Remote Control
This chapter shows how to control the analyzer in remote mode.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This chapter lists the troubleshooting information and messages that may appear
during the use of the analyzer.
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.
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Model
Frequency Range
Tracking Generator
RSA3030E
9 kHz to 3 GHz
None
RSA3015E
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
None
RSA3030E-TG
9 kHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz
RSA3015E-TG
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
1.5 GHz
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Keys:
The keys on the front panel are usually denoted by the format of "Key Name
(Bold) + Text Box". For example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu Keys:
The menu softkeys are usually denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) +
Character Shading". For example, Center Freq denotes the center frequency
menu item under the FREQ function key.
3. Connectors:
The connectors on the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the format of
"Connector Name (Bol d) + Squ are Br ackets (Bold)". For example , [Gen Output 50Ω].
4. Operation Procedures:
"" represents the next step of operation. F or example, FREQ Center Freq
indicates pressing FREQ on the front panel and the n p ressing t he menu s oftkey
Center Freq.
Content Conventions in this Manual:
The RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer includes the following models. This manual
takes RSA3030E-TG as an example.
User Manuals of this Product:
Quick Guide, User Guide, Programming Guide, Data Sheet, etc. For the desired
manual, please download it from www.rigol.com.
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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration ......................................................................... I
Safety Requirement ................................................................................ II
General Safety Summary ........................................................................... II
Safety Not ices and Symbol s ...................................................................... IV
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... V
Environmental Considerations .................................................................... V
RSA3000E Series Overview .................................................................... VI
Document Overview .............................................................................. VII
Appendix A: RSA3000E Accessories and Option List .................................. 8-1
Append i x B: Warranty ............................................................................ 8-2
Index ....................................................................................................... 1
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Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter gives you a quick review about the appearance and dimensions of the
RSA3000E series, its front and rear panel, user interface, as well as announcements
during first use of the analyzer.
Contents in this chapter:
General Inspection
Appearance and Dimensions
To Prepare for Use
Front Panel
Rear Panel
User Interface
Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Screen Operation Rule
Menu Operation
Parameter Setting
To Use the Built-in Help System
Fuse Replacement
Mode Setting
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General Inspection
1. Inspect the packaging
If the packa gi ng has be en da m age d, do n ot dis po se t he da m age d pac ka gin g o r
cushioning materials until the shipment has been check ed for completeness an d
has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the d amage 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 d amage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the ac cessories
are damaged or i n complete, please contact your RIGOL sales representative.
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Appearance and Dimensions
Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm
Figure 1-2 Vertical View Unit: mm
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To unfold the
To fold the
To Prepare for Use
To Adjust the Supporting Legs
You c an unfold the supporting legs to use them as stands to tilt the instrument
upwards for easier operation and observation. You can also fold the supporting legs
for easier storage or shipment when the instrument is not in use.
supporting legs
supporting legs
Figure 1-3 To Adjust the Supporting Legs
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CAUTION
To Connect to AC Power
Please use the power cor d provided in the accessories to connect the spectrum
analyzer to the AC power sou rce. The AC powe r supply specification of this spectrum
analyzer is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz. The power consumption of the instru ment cannot
exceed 95 W. When the spectrum analyzer is connected to the AC power source via
the power cord, the instrument automatically adapts to the voltage range, and you
do not need to select the voltage range manually .
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.
Turn-on Checkout
After connecting the instrument to the power source properly, press the Power key
on the front panel to start the spectrum analyzer. Then, you will see an initial
splash screen. Following the start-up screen which shows the start-up initialization
process information, the sweep curve is displayed.
Self-calibration
After the instrument starts, execute self-calibration.
Press System Alignment Align Now, and then the instrument will perform
self-calibration with the internal calibration source.
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To Set the System Language
RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer supports multiple system languages. You can
press System Language to switch the system language.
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No.
Description
No.
Description
1
LCD
9
Numer ic keypad
2
Menu softkeys
10
Tracking generator output
[1]
3
Back to previous menu item
11
Utility function key area
4
Function key area
12
Page up/down key
5
Help key
13
Speaker
6
Knob
14
Earphone jack
7
Arrow keys
15
USB HOST
8
RF input
16
Power key
1 2 3
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5
4
Front Panel
The front panel of RSA3000E is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-4 Front Panel
Table 1-1 Front P anel Description
6
7
[1]
Note
: This function is only available for RSA3030E-TG/RSA3015E-TG.
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Function Key
Description
and stop frequency; enables the signal tracking function.
trace via marker.
immediately.
value.
marker, N dB bandwidth measurement, and fr equency counter.
Function Keys on the Fron t Panel
Figure 1-5 Function Keys
Table 1-2 Descriptions of Function Keys on the Front Panel
Sets the parameters such as center frequency, start frequency,
Sets the frequency span of the sweep.
Sets the parameters such as reference level, RF attenuator,
scale, and Y-axis unit. Enables preamp.
Sets the parameters such as resolution bandwidth (RBW ) and
video bandwi dt h (VBW).
Sets the parameters suc h as input impedance, external gain,
and External Trigger 2. Selects the RF calibration signal.
Reads the amplitude and frequency of a certain point on the
Opens the peak search menu and searches for peaks
Sets the parameters related to trace.
Sets the parameters related to the tracking generator
[1]
.
Sets other system parameters based on the current marker
Indicates the special functions of the marker, such as noise
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Tip:
keypad.
Sets the sweep parameters.
Sets the sweep/measurement mode to be continuous.
Sets the sweep/measurement mode to be single.
Sets the trigger source and its related parameters.
Selects the working mode of the spectrum analyzer.
Sets the parameters for the selected working mode.
Note
Note
Selects and controls the measurement function
Sets the parameters
[2]
for the selected measurement function.
[2]
.
Searches for signals automatically within full frequency range.
Restores the system to factory settings or user-defined state.
Sets the system parameters.
Recalls the files.
Manages the files.
Saves the files.
User-defined shortcut key.
Provides quick save f unction.
[1]
: This function is only available for RSA3030E-TG/RSA3015E-TG.
[2]
: This function is only ava ila b le for the instrument installed with RSA3000E-AMK.
Click the function keypa d icon at the right corner of the LCD or finger-touch it,
and then the function keypad that corresponds to the specified keys on the front
panel appears. At this time, you can operate the instrument with the function
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Utility Function Keys on the Front Panel
Table 1-3 Descriptions of Utility Function Keys on the Front Panel
Locks all the keys (exc ept the Power key) on the fr ont panel.
Locks the touch screen of the instrument.
In the multi-window display mode, press this key to select the
specif ied window to zoom it in or out.
In the multi-window display mode, press this key to switch the
window.
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Front Panel Key Backlight
The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys on the front panel
indicate the working state of the spectrum analyzer. The states are listed below.
1. Power Key
Flash on and off alternativ ely, in breathing state: indicates that the unit is i n
stand-by state.
Constant on: indicates that the instrument is in normal operating state.
2. Auto Tune
When you press the Auto Tune key, it is illuminated. The instrument starts
sweeping within the full frequency range, searches for the sig nal with the
maximum amplitude and moves it to the center of the screen. After the sweep is
completed, the backlight turns off.
3. Tracking Generator
When the tracking generator function is enabled, the TG key is illuminated;
when disabled, the backlight of the TG key is off.
4. Single
When the Single key is illuminated, it indic ates that the sweep/measurement
mode is single.
5. Keypad Locking Key
When the backlight is on, it indicates that all the k eys (except the Power ke y) on
the front panel is locked . Press the key a gain to unlock the f ront panel ke ys, and
then the backlight of the key is off.
6. Touch Screen Locking Key
When the backlight is on, it indicates that the touc h screen of the instrument is
locked. Press the key again to unlock the touch screen, and then the backlight is
off.
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USB HOST
Earphone Jack
TG Output
RF Input
Front Panel Connector
Figure 1-6 Front Panel Connector
1. USB HOST
The analyzer can serve as a "master" device to connect to the external USB
device. The USB storage device, mouse, and keyboard can be connected to the
instrument via the interface.
USB Storage Device
Reads the state file, trace+state file, measurement data file, limit line f ile,
and FMT file (in RTSA mode) from the USB storage device; or stores the
current instrument state, tra ce, measu rement data, limit line , or FMT to the
USB storage device; or stores the contents currently displayed on the
screen to the USB storage device in ".jpg", ".bmp", or ".png" format.
Mouse
After the mouse is properly connected to the instrument, you can use it to
click on the screen to perform pa rameter setting and function configuration.
For detail s , refer to descriptions in "Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Screen Operation Rule".
Keyboard
After the keyboard i s prop erly connected t o the instr ument, you can use t he
shortcut keys on the keypad to perform the same function as what you do
with the front panel keys. For details, refer to descriptions in
"Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Screen Operation Rule".
2. Earphone Jack
Insert the earphone to the jac k to acquire the audio output of the demodulated
signal.
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CAUTION
To avoid damaging your hearing, please t urn the volume dow n
putting on the earphone.
CAUTION
cannot exceed +10 dBm when the frequency is lower than 10
should not exceed 50 V.
CAUTION
DC voltage c ompone nt and t he maxi mum con tinuou s powe r of
dBm to avoid damaging the instrument.
to zero first and then gradually turn the volume up after
3. Gen Output 50Ω
The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through a
cable with an N male co nnector. This function is only available for
RSA3030E-TG/RSA3015E-TG.
To avoid damage to the tracking generator, the reverse power
MHz; the reverse power cannot exceed +20 dBm when the
frequency is greater than 10 MHz. The reverse DC voltage
4. RF Input 50Ω
The input terminal of the signal u nde r tes t. [RF Input 50Ω] can be connected
to the device under test (DUT) via a cable with an N male connector.
For the signal inp ut to the RF input terminal, ensure that the
the AC (RF) signal component do not exceed 50 V and +30
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To Use the Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad is available on the front panel of RSA3000E, as s hown in the
figure below. The numeric keypad supports the Chinese characters, English
uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and common symbols (including decimal
point, space, and +/- signs), which are mainly used to edit the file/folder name and
set parameters (refer to "Parameter Setting").
Figure 1-7 Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad consists of the following parts:
1. Number/Letter
Multiplexing keys for numbers and letters. They are used to dir ectly input
the desired number or letter.
uppercase and lowercase letter in English input. This key is invalid in
Chinese input.
number input and space in Chinese or English input.
2.
Press this key to inp ut a decimal point at the current cursor position in
number input.
This key is invalid in Chinese or English input.
: press this key to input 1 in number input; to switch between
is the multiplexing key for 0 and space. Press this key to inp ut 0 in
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