RIGOL RSA3045N-OCXO, RSA5065N-OCXO, RSA5032N-OCXO, RSA3015N-OCXO User manual

User Guide

Vector Network Analyzer

Applicable to RSA5000-VNA/RSA3000-VNA

Jun. 2020

RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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VNA User Guide I

Guaranty and Declaration

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and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision.

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Safety Requirement

General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully 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 through the 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. Improper way of connection could result 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 ratings and markers on the instrument and
check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting the
instrument.

Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.

Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach 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 maintenance,
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.

To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument, keep the
surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.

Prevent Electrostatic Impact.

Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid
damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of cables to release static 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 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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Safety Notices and Symbols

Safety Notices in this Manual:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.

Safety Terms 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 performed, could
result in potential injury or hazard.

CAUTION

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the
product.

Safety Symbols on the Product:

Hazardous

Voltage

Safety Warning

Protective Earth

Terminal

Chassis Ground

Test Ground

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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. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.

WARNING

To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure
that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power
supply.

Environmental Considerations

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 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
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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RSA Series Overview

RSA 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 RSA 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 communication interfaces are also available. The instrument can be widely
used in education science, corporate R&D, industrial production, and other fields.

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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

This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the front panel keys in VNA
mode.

Chapter 3 Appendix

This chapter lists the options and accessories that can be ordered along with your
analyzer as well as the service and support information.

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 (Bold) + Square Brackets (Bold)". For example, [Gen Output

50Ω].

4. Operation Procedures:

"→" represents the next step of operation. For example, FREQ → Center Freq
indicates pressing FREQ on the front panel and then pressing the menu softkey

Center Freq.

Content Conventions in this Manual:

The RSA series spectrum analyzer that supports the VNA option includes the
following models. This manual takes RSA5065N as an example.

Model

Frequency Range

VNA Frequency Range

RSA5065N

9 kHz to 6.5 GHz

100 kHz to 6.5 GHz

RSA5032N

9 kHz to 3.2 GHz

100 kHz to 3.2 GHz

RSA3045N

9 kHz to 4.5 GHz

100 kHz to 4.5 GHz

RSA3030N

9 kHz to 3 GHz

100 kHz to 3 GHz

RSA3015N

9 kHz to 1.5 GHz

100 kHz to 1.5 GHz

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Contents RIGOL

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Contents

Guaranty and Declaration ......................................................................... I

Safety Requirement ................................................................................ II

General Safety Summary ........................................................................... II

Safety Notices and Symbols ...................................................................... IV

Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... V

Environmental Considerations .................................................................... V

RSA Series Overview .............................................................................. VI

Document Overview .............................................................................. VII

Chapter 1 Quick Start ......................................................................... 1-1

User Interface ....................................................................................... 1-2

Mode Setting ........................................................................................ 1-5

Mode ............................................................................................. 1-5

Mode Setup .................................................................................... 1-6

Install the Option .................................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel .............................................. 2-1

Basic Settings ....................................................................................... 2-2

FREQ ............................................................................................. 2-2

SPAN ............................................................................................. 2-6

AMPT ............................................................................................. 2-7

Sweep and Function Settings ................................................................. 2-10

BW ............................................................................................... 2-10

Sweep .......................................................................................... 2-11

TG ................................................................................................ 2-13

Trace ............................................................................................ 2-13

Trigger .......................................................................................... 2-19

Measurement Settings .......................................................................... 2-23

Meas ............................................................................................ 2-23

S11 Meas Setup ............................................................................. 2-23

S21 Meas Setup ............................................................................. 2-30

DTF Meas Setup ............................................................................ 2-36

Marker Setup ....................................................................................... 2-40

Marker .......................................................................................... 2-40

Marker To...................................................................................... 2-43

Peak ............................................................................................. 2-44

Input/Output ....................................................................................... 2-45

Input Impedance ........................................................................... 2-45

Ext Trig2 ....................................................................................... 2-45

Shortcut Key ........................................................................................ 2-45

Preset ........................................................................................... 2-45

User ............................................................................................. 2-49

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Quick Save .................................................................................... 2-49

Cont ............................................................................................. 2-49

Single ........................................................................................... 2-49

System Function .................................................................................. 2-49

System ......................................................................................... 2-49

File............................................................................................... 2-57

Recall ........................................................................................... 2-61

Save ............................................................................................. 2-63

Chapter 3 Appendix ........................................................................... 3-1

Appendix A: RSA5000 Accessories and Option List ..................................... 3-1

Appendix A: RSA3000 Accessories and Option List ..................................... 3-2

Appendix B: Warranty ............................................................................. 3-4

Index ........................................................................................................ 1

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Chapter 1 Quick Start

This chapter gives you a quick review about the appearance and dimensions of the
RSA series, its front and rear panel, user interface, as well as announcements during
first use of the analyzer.

Contents in this chapter:

◼ User Interface
◼ Mode Setting
◼ Install the Option

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User Interface

Figure 1-1 User Interface (VNA)

Table 1-1 User Interface Icons

No.

Name

Description

1

Measurement result

Displays the current measurement results for the
marker (when no marker exists, the measurement
results display frequency/span value).

2

RIGOL

Indicates the company logo.

3

System status

Rmt: indicates remote operation.
Ext: indicates the external reference.
Cor

[1]

: indicates the calibration status.
TG on: indicates that the tracking generator has
been enabled.

4

Trace indicator

[2]

Displays information about the trace.

5

Information setting

: indicates messages, such as the prompt

messages, alarm messages, and error messages.

: indicates the speaker. You can tune it up and
down to increase and decrease the speaker
volume, or set it to mute .

: indicates the network settings. You can

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12

1

18 17 16 15 14 13

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configure network parameters.

: unlocks the front panel keys; : locks the

front panel keys.

: unlocks the touch screen; : locks the touch

screen.

: indicates that no USB storage device is
inserted; : indicates that a USB storage device
has been inserted.

6
Measurement bar

[3]

Displays measurement settings, including Ref
Level, Trig, IF BW, TG PWR, Cal Kit, and Port Ext.

7

Measurement
function

Displays the currently selected measurement
function.

8

Working mode

Displays the currently selected working mode.

9
Function keypad

Clicks the keypad to display the function keypad
interface.

10

Time

Displays the system time.

11

Menu title

Displays the currently selected menu name.

12

Menu item

Displays the menu item of the current function.

13
Menu page

Shows the current page and the total number of
pages for the menu.

14

Trace 4 window

Displays the waveform or data of Trace 4.

15

Active function area

Displays the current parameter and its value.

16

Trace 3 window

Displays the waveform or data of Trace 3.

17

Trace 2 window

Displays the waveform or data of Trace 2.

18

Trace 1 window

Displays the waveform or data of Trace 1.

Note

[1]

: The definition for the calibration status is shown below:

⚫ --- (in gray): no user calibration data is available.
⚫ Cor (in blue): user calibration data are normal.
⚫ C! (in blue): the system is performing calibration operation.
⚫ C? (in blue): re-calibration is required.

Remarks: When the calibration status shows "C?", it indicates that the current settings for
sweep frequency range, sweep points, power level, IF BW, and other parameters are
different from the values set for performing the calibration, users are required to restart to
perform the calibration under the current configurations.

Note

[2]

: The display of the trace indicator is shown in the following figure:

⚫ The first line displays the trace number. The color of the number is the same as that of

the trace.

⚫ The second line displays the trace type, including W (Clear/Write), A (Trace Average), M

(Maximum Hold), and m (Minimum Hold). The letters with different colors and in
different forms show different meanings.

— The letter in blue indicates that the trace is updating.
— The letter in gray indicates that the trace is not updated.
— The letter with strikethrough and in gray color indicates that the trace will neither

Trace Number

Trace Type

Trace Math Function

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be updated nor displayed.

— The letter with strikethrough and in blue color indicates that the trace is updating

but not displayed. It is useful in trace math operation.

⚫ The third line displays the enabling or disabling status of the math operation function of

each trace. If the letter in this line is grayed out, it indicates that the math operation is
disabled. If the letter is indicated as the same color as that of the specified trace, it
indicates that the math operation of this trace is enabled.

Note

[3]

: TG PWR: indicates TG power. Port Ext: shows whether the port extension is enabled or

disabled.

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Mode Setting

Mode

RSA provides five working modes: GPSA, RTSA, VSA (option), EMI (option), and VNA
(option). Press Mode or to select the working mode. You can also tap the function
keypad to select the desired mode.

Note: In different working modes, the functions of the keys on the front panel may
be different. Press Help to display the help information of the current working mode.
If you need help information for other modes, exit the help interface first. Then
select the desired working mode and obtain the corresponding help information.

1. GPSA

GPSA adopts two analysis methods: swept and FFT. GPSA can not only carry out
frequency domain analysis, but also time domain (zero span) analysis.

Select GPSA. In this working mode, press Meas to select multiple
measurements. For details, refer to Chapter 2 of

RSA5000 User Guide

or

RSA3000 User Guide.

2. RTSA

RTSA provides the analysis function for the real-time signal, which can capture
the complex signal seamlessly.

Select RTSA. In this working mode, you can also press Meas to select multiple
measurements. For details, refer to Chapter 3 of

RSA5000 User Guide

or

RSA3000 User Guide.

3. VSA

VSA mode provides the standard vector signal analysis measurement function. If
you need this function, please purchase this option (order No. RSA5000-VSA) to
install it. For installation methods, refer to "Install the Option".

4. EMI

EMI mode provides the EMI pre-compatibility measurement function. If you
need this function, please purchase this option (order No. RSA5000-EMI/
RSA3000-EMI) to install it. For installation methods, refer to "Install the

Option".

5. VNA

VNA provides a measurement for vector network parameters. If you need this
function, please purchase this option (order No. RSA5000-VNA/RSA3000-VNA)
to install it. For installation methods, refer to "Install the Option".

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Mode Setup

The Mode Setup menu is used to set parameters global to different measurements
under all working modes. These parameters are independent of the currently
running measurement, and they are global to all the measurements.

Open the global parameter setting menu for the selected working mode under

Mode.

1. Global CF Mode

Turns on or off the global center frequency. In any working mode, if you enable
the global center frequency, then the global center frequency will be set to the
center frequency of the current mode. When you switch to a different working
mode, the global center frequency will be set to the center frequency of its
previous working mode. If you change the center frequency in any working
mode, then the global center frequency will change with it.

2. Global CF

Sets the global center frequency. It is only available when you turn on the global
center frequency.

3. Mode Preset

Resets the parameters of the current mode to be the factory default settings.

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Install the Option

RSA series provides various options (for option information, refer to "Appendix") to
expand the function of the spectrum analyzer. If you need to purchase the option,
please contact RIGOL sales representative. After you have purchased the option
successfully, you will get the corresponding key. Then perform the following
operations to install the option.

1. Acquire the License of the Option

Activation to enter the "Registered product license code" interface.

⚫ Input the correct key, serial number (press System → About System →

System Info to acquire the serial number of the instrument), and

verification code. Click Generate to acquire the option license. In the
license generation interface, click Download to download and save the
license file to the PC.

2. Install the Option

You can install the option via the following 2 methods.

1) Install the option by reading the license file from the USB storage device

⚫ Copy the saved option license file to the root directory of the USB

storage device.

⚫ Power on the instrument and insert the USB storage device. Press File

to enter the file operation menu interface.

⚫ Press File Explorer, and then the file manager interface is displayed.

In the interface, find the directory of the USB storage device. Then
select the desired option license file (suffixed with ".lic"). Press Import
License to import the activation code and complete the reading of the
option installation file.

2) Install the option by sending SCPI Commands
⚫ Log in to RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com) to download the

software Ultra Sigma. Then install it according to the installation
wizard.

⚫ Use the USB cable to connect the rear-panel USB DEVICE interface of

RSA series to the USB HOST interface of the PC.

⚫ Run Ultra Sigma. Search the resource and right-click the resource

name. In the displayed menu, select "SCPI Panel Control". Input the
following option installation command in the displayed SCPI control
panel: :SYSTem:LKEY <option info>@<license info>. Wherein,

<option info> indicates the option order No., and <license info>

indicates the option license code.

For example, the following command is used to install the option
RSA5000-PA.

⚫ Log in to the RIGOL official website, click License

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:SYSTem:LKEY
RSA5000-PA@8AD12B8EBC5DF492D1D4289B7CBA5B6150BF6F5D752
D645C36D74530B05F39B49C461B23A50D6C94A34E06782AC4380070
B0D1A86BA84E02768391FFD70C2103

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Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel

This chapter describes in detail the front-panel function keys of RSA series and their
associated menu functions in VNA mode.

Contents in this chapter:

◼ Basic Settings
◼ Sweep and Function Settings
◼ Measurement Settings
◼ Marker Setup
◼ Input/Output
◼ Shortcut Key
◼ System Function

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Basic Settings

FREQ

Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer. Press FREQ on the front panel to
enter the frequency setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad at the top of
the screen to select FREQ. The analyzer sweeps within a specified frequency range
and restarts sweeping every time the frequency parameters are modified.

The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of
parameters: Start Frequency/Stop Frequency (

start

f

/

stop

f

); or Center

Frequency/Span (

center

f

/

span

f

). If any of the four parameters is changed, the other

three parameters will make adjustment automatically to ensure the coupling
relationship among them:

2)(

startstopcenter

fff +=

(2-1)

startstopspan

fff −=

(2-2)

In this menu, Center Frequency is, by default, selected.

Center Freq

Sets the center frequency of the current channel.

Remarks:

⚫ When you modify the center frequency, the start and stop frequency will be

modified automatically if the span remains to be unchanged.

⚫ Modifying the center frequency indicates that the frequency is changed along

the current channel horizontally, and the adjustable range should be within the
frequency range specified in the technical specifications of the analyzer.

Table 2-1 Center Frequency

Parameter

Remarks

Default

(Fstart

[1]

+ Fstop

[2]

)/2

Range

(100 kHz + 5 Hz ) to (Fmax

[3]

– 5 Hz)

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

CF step

Note

[1]

: Fstart is the start frequency.

Note

[2]

: Fstop is the stop frequency.

Note

[3]

: The maximum measurement frequency Fmax is determined by the instrument model. For

RSA5065N, Fmax is 6.5 GHz; for RSA5032N, Fmax is 3.2 GHz; for RSA3045N, Fmax is 4.5 GHz; for
RSA3030N, Fmax is 3 GHz; for RSA3015N, Fmax is 1.5 GHz.

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Start Freq

Sets the start frequency of the current frequency channel.

Remarks:

When you modify the start frequency, the span and center frequency will be
changed.

Table 2-2 Start Frequency

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1 MHz

Range

100 kHz to (Fmax – 10 Hz)

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

CF step

The recommended value for the start frequency is determined by IF BW. When you
select a value for IF BW, the system will automatically test the start frequency.

⚫ If the start frequency you set is smaller than its recommended value, the

recommended start frequency prevails.

⚫ If the start frequency you set is greater than its recommended value, the system

will take your current setting as the start frequency.

The following table shows the relationship between the recommended value and the
IF BW for different measurement items.

Table 2-3 Relationship between Recommended Start Frequency and IF BW

IF BW

S11 Start Freq

S21 Start Freq

DTF Start Freq

1 kHz

1 MHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

3 kHz

2 MHz

100 kHz

2 MHz

10 kHz

5 MHz

100 kHz

5 MHz

30 kHz

10 MHz

100 kHz

10 MHz

100 kHz

20 MHz

100 kHz

20 MHz

300 kHz

50 MHz

100 kHz

50 MHz

1 MHz

70 MHz

300 kHz

70 MHz

3 MHz

100 MHz

1 MHz

100 MHz

10 MHz

200 MHz

2 MHz

200 MHz

Remarks:

⚫ You can manually set the start frequency to be greater than the recommended.
⚫ If the start frequency is set too small, the test accuracy will be affected.

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Stop Freq

Sets the stop frequency of the current frequency channel.

Remarks:

When you modify the stop frequency, the center frequency and start frequency will
be modified automatically if the span remains to be unchanged.

Table 2-4 Stop Frequency

Parameter

Remarks

Default

Fmax

Range

(100 kHz + 10 Hz) to Fmax

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

CF step

CF Step

Changes the step size for the center frequency. Changing the center frequency by a
constant step-size value switches the channel to be measured continuously.

Remarks:

Set a proper CF step value, and then select the center frequency. Use the Up/Down
arrow key to switch the measurement channel at a fixed step size. Thus, the
instrument can sweep the adjacent channels manually.

Table 2-5 CF Step

Parameter

Remarks

Default

Fspan/10

Range

-Fmax to Fmax

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

CF Step Mode

The CF step mode consists of "Manual" and "Auto". By default, it is Auto.

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Remarks:

⚫ In Auto mode, the CF step is 1/10 of the span.
⚫ In Manual mode, you can use the numeric keys to set the step size.

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SPAN

Sets the frequency range of the current channel. Press SPAN to enter the span
setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad at the top of the screen to select
SPAN.

In this menu, Span is, by default, selected.

Changing this parameter will change the frequency parameters, and after the span is
changed, the sweep restarts.

Span

Sets the frequency range of the current channel.

Remarks:

⚫ When you modify the span, the start and stop frequency will be modified

automatically if the center frequency remains to be unchanged.

⚫ When the span is set to a maximum value, the analyzer enters full span mode.

Table 2-6 Span

Parameter

Remarks

Default

Fmax – 1 MHz

Range

[1]

10 Hz to (Fmax - 100 kHz)

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

step = span/200, Min = 2 Hz

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Note

[1]

: If RSA3015N and RSA3030N have not been installed with the RSA3000-BW1 option, then

the frequency range of span is from 100 Hz to (Fmax – 100 kHz).

Last Span

Sets the span to the previous span setting.

Full Span

Sets the maximum span.

Remarks:

The default value of full span is (Fmax – 100 kHz), and it is determined by IF BW.

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AMPT

Sets the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. Press AMPT on the front panel to
enter the amplitude setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad at the top of
the screen to select AMPT.

You can modify these parameters to make the signals under test be displayed with
minimal errors in the current window, easy for you to observe.

Ref Value

Sets the Y-axis reference value of the selected trace to adjust the vertical position of
the trace on the screen.

The reference value of each trace format is shown in the following table.

Table 2-7 Reference Value

Trace Format

Default

Range

Unit

Log Mag

0

-500G to 500G

dB

Lin Mag

0

-500G to 500G

N/A

Phase

0

-500G to 500G

degree (°)

Group Delay

0

-500G to 500G

default unit:
ns;
units available
on the screen:
s, ms, us, ns,
ps, fs, and as;
units available
on the
numeric
keypad: us,
ns, ps, and fs.

Real

0

-500G to 500G

N/A

Imaginary

0

-500G to 500G

N/A

SWR

1.0

-500G to 500G

N/A

Expand Phase

0

-500G to 500G

degree (°)

Positive Phase

180

-500G to 500G

degree (°)

Return Loss(DTF)

0

-500G to 500G

dB

Log Mag(DTF)

-100

-500G to 500G

dB

Lin Mag(DTF)

0

-500G to 500G

N/A

Remarks:

When the format is "Smith" or "Polar", the reference value is unavailable.

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Ref Position

Sets the reference position.
When it is set to 5, the reference position is located in the middle of the graticule;
when set to 0, it is at the bottom of the graticule; when set to 10, it is located at the
top of the graticule.

Table 2-8 Ref Position

Parameter

Remarks

Default

[1]

0 or 5

Range

0 to 10

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

1

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Note

[1]

: The default values of the reference position for different trace formats are as follows:

⚫ 0: Lin Mag, SWR, Lin Mag(DTF), and Log Mag(DTF)
⚫ 5: Log Mag, Phase, Group Delay, Real, Imaginary, Expand Phase, Positive Phase, and

Return Loss (DTF).

Remarks:

⚫ By default, when "SWR" or "Lin Mag" is selected for the trace format, the

reference position is located at the bottom of the Y axis; for other trace formats,
the reference position is located in the middle of the Y axis.

⚫ When the format is "Smith" or "Polar", the reference position is unavailable. The

Ref Position menu is unavailable.

Scale/Div

Sets the Y scale per division of the selected trace. The scale value is displayed at the
graticule top.

When you select a different trace format, the default Y-axis scale value and unit are
different.

Table 2-9 Scale/Div

Trace Format

Default

Range

Unit

Log Mag

10

100f to 100G

dB

Lin Mag

100

1a to 100G

N/A

Phase

90

1a to 100G

degree (°)

Group Delay

10

1a to 100G

ns

Real

200

1a to 100G

N/A

Imaginary

200

1a to 100G

N/A

SWR

1 - N/A

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Smith

1

0.03 to 20

N/A

Polar

1

0.03 to 20

N/A

Expand Phase

90

1a to 100G

degree (°)

Positive Phase

90

1a to 100G

degree (°)

Return Loss (DTF)

10

100f to 100G

dB

Log Mag(DTF)

10

100f to 100G

dB

Lin Mag(DTF)

0.1

1a to 100G

N/A

Auto Scale

Auto adjusts the graticule scale of the currently selected trace and the reference
value to make it optimal for display and observation.

All Auto Scale

Auto adjusts the graticule scale of all displayed traces and the reference value to
make them optimal for display and observation.

Remarks:

⚫ Once you enable this function, the graticule scale and reference position of the

corresponding traces will be updated automatically.

⚫ The All Auto Scale function only affects the display effects, but unable to affect

the measurement results.

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Sweep and Function Settings

BW

Sets the bandwidth of the analyzer. Press BW to enter the bandwidth setting menu.

You can also tap the function keypad at the top of the screen to select BW.

IF BW

Sets the IF BW.

Table 2-10 IF BW

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1 kHz

Range

[1]

1 kHz to 10 MHz

Unit

kHz/MHz

Knob Step

1-3-10

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

1-3-10

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Note

[1]

: If RSA3015N and RSA3030N have not been installed with the RSA3000-BW1 option, then

the maximum value of IF BW is 3 MHz.

Remarks:

⚫ Reducing the IF BW of the receiver can undermine the impact of random noises

on the measurement.

⚫ Reducing the IF BW to 1/10 of the original bandwidth can reduce the ground

noise by 10 dB.

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Sweep

Press Sweep to enter the sweep setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad
to select Sweep. The menu sets sweep-related parameters, such as sweep time,
sweep points, and sweep time mode.

Sweep Points

Sets the number of points acquired in each sweep, i.g. the number of the trace
points.

The system will automatically calculate the number of sweep points based on the
values of Stop Distance, Span, and Velocity Factor. Once one of the parameters is
modified, the other parameters will be adjusted automatically to achieve optimal
measurement effects according to the formula below.
Sweep Point = 1 + Stop Distance * (span/1.5e8/Velocity Factor) (rounding up the
number)

Remarks:

⚫ In DTF, the Sweep Points menu is grayed out and disabled. You are not

allowed to set it. It will be set automatically according to the span and stop
distance.

⚫ With the increase of the sweep points, the frequency resolution of the marker

will increase with it, but the sweep speed will decrease with it.

⚫ Due to the limitation of the minimum interval of sweep points, when the number

of sweep points is increased, the sweep time will be prolonged.

⚫ Changing the number of the sweep points will affect multiple parameters of the

system. Therefore, the system will make a new sweep and measurement again.

Table 2-11 Number of Sweep Points

Parameter

Remarks

Default

S11/S21: 201
DTF: 305

Range

101 to 10,001

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

5

Sweep Time

Sets the time required for the spectrum analyzer to complete one sweep operation
within the span range.

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Table 2-12 Sweep Time

Parameter

Remarks

Default

S11/S21: 1.05946 s
DTF: 1.48760s

Range

1 ms to 4,000 s

Unit

s, ms, us, ns, ps

Knob Step

sweep time/100, Min = 1 us

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

sweep time/10, Min = 10 us

Sweep Time Mode

Sets the "Sweep Time" to be "Auto" or "Manual". By default, it is "Auto".

Continue

Sets the current sweep mode to Continuous.
In continuous sweep mode, the system will go to the next sweep after each sweep is
completed.

Single

Sets the current sweep mode to Single.

Remarks:

⚫ When the system is in Continuous sweep mode, you need to press this key to

enter the single sweep mode and perform one measurement.

⚫ When the system is in Single sweep mode, only when you press Single or tap

Single again, can you launch the sweep process.

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TG

Sets the parameter related to the tracking generator (TG).

Output

Enables or disables the tracking generator. In VNA mode, TG is enabled by default.
When performing the calibration, TG is required to be enabled. After TG is disabled,
the analyzer will stop sweeping.

When the tracking generator is enabled, a signal with the same frequency of the
current sweep signal will be output from the [GEN OUTPUT 50Ω] connector on the
front panel. The power of the signal can be set through the menu.

Amplitude

Sets the output power of the TG signal.

Table 2-13 Tracking Generator Output Signal Amplitude

Parameter

Remarks

Default

S11/S21: -10 dBm
DTF: 0.00 dBm

Range

-40 dBm to 0 dBm

Unit

dBm, -dBm, V, mV, uV

Knob Step

1 dB

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

10 dB

Trace

Displays the sweep signal on the screen. Press Trace on the front panel to enter the
trace setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad to select Trace to set the
relevant parameters of trace.

Selected Trace

Selects the current trace.

In VNA mode, at most 4 traces can be displayed simultaneously. Each trace is
indicated by a different color.

⚫ Trace1: yellow
⚫ Trace2: blue
⚫ Trace3: green

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⚫ Trace4: purple

For details, refer to the notes about "trace indicator" in "User Interface".

Select the corresponding trace to set the relevant parameters for the specified trace.
By default, Trace1 is selected, and the trace type is "Clear Write".

Note: The trace currently displayed on the screen can be saved to the internal or
external memory. If needed, you can recall it at any time. Press Save to save it
according to descriptions in "Save".

Trace Type

Sets the type of the currently selected trace. The system calculates the sampled data
by a specific operation method according to the selected trace type. The results will
be displayed if the trace display is not disabled.

Trace types include Clear Write, Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold.

By default, it is Clear Write.

⚫ Clear Write

Displays the real-time sweep data of each point on the trace.

⚫ Average

Displays an average trace, which is represented by averaging the data of each
point on the trace. The type of the trace is displayed to be smooth.

⚫ Max Hold

When a new maximum value is generated, data will be updated, and the newly
updated maximum value prevails.

⚫ Min Hold

When a new minimum value is generated, data will be updated, and the newly
updated minimum value prevails.

Remarks:

When the trace format is set to "Smith" or "Polar", Max Hold and Min Hold are
unavailable.

Trace Update

Enables or disables trace update. By default, it is On.

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Trace Display

Sets the display contents of the selected trace. By default, it is Data.

⚫ Data
⚫ Memory
⚫ Data&Memory
⚫ OFF

Remarks:

⚫ You need to perform Data->Memory operation first, and then the memory

data can be displayed.

⚫ If you do not perform Data->Memory operation, the menu items Memory

and Data&Memory under Trace Display are grayed out and disabled.

⚫ If you select "OFF", the trace is not displayed.

Data->Memory

Saves the measurement data of the selected trace to the memory. You can use the
storage trace to compare the data trace on the screen.

After performing Data->Memory operation, when you select "Memory" or
"Data&Memory" as the trace display, an additional trace called memory trace is
displayed on the screen. This memory trace is slightly thinner than the measurement
data trace, so you can distinguish them from this point.

Trace Format

Sets the display format of the selected trace.

1. Log Mag

Shows the log magnitude of the measurement results of the trace. The signal
amplitude is converted to be displayed in decibel unit.

2. Phase Mag

Shows the phase of measurement results of the trace in the Y axis. The unit is
degree (°).

3. Group Delay

Shows the group delay characteristics of the DUT. The unit is second (s).

4. Smith

A circular diagram that primarily shows impedance or reflection characteristics
of a DUT. It allows users to select one of the following data groups for displaying
the value of the marker.

⚫ Lin/Phase: shows the converted magnitude and the phase at the current

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marker position.

⚫ Log/Phase: shows the magnitude (in dB) and the phase at the current

marker position.

⚫ Real/Imag: shows the real and imaginary components at the current

marker position.

⚫ R + jX: shows the real and imaginary components of the impedance at the

current marker position.

⚫ G + jB: shows the real and imaginary components of the admittance at the

marker position.

5. Polar

The distance from the trace to the origin of the polar axis is expressed as the
magnitude of the measurement result; and the phase is expressed as an angle
counterclockwise from the positive X-axis to the line connected between the
trace and the origin.

The polar chart allows users to select one of the following data groups for
displaying the value of the marker.

⚫ Lin/Phase: linear magnitude and phase.
⚫ Log/Phase: log magnitude and phase.
⚫ Real/Imag: real and imaginary parts.

6. Lin Mag

Sets the trace format to linear magnitude. The trace is represented in the form
of Lin Mag for the measurement results.

7. SWR

SWR = . Wherein, ρ represents the reflection coefficient. The unit is N/A.

8. Real

Indicates the real part of the complex parameter.

9. Imaginary

Indicates the imaginary part of the complex parameter.

10. Expand Phase

Used when measuring the offset from the linear phase. When this format is used,
in polar chart, the Y-axis represents the expand phase, and the X axis represents
the frequency.

11. Positive Phase

Used when measuring the offset from the linear phase. When this format is used,
in polar chart, the Y-axis represents the positive phase, and the X axis
represents the frequency.

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12. Log Mag(DTF)

Time-domain log magnitude display format in DTF.

13. Lin Mag(DTF)

Time-domain linear magnitude display format in DTF.

14. Return Loss(DTF)

Return loss in DTF.

Math Function

After performing Data->Memory operation, you can perform the calculation
between measurement data and memory trace.

⚫ Data/Memory

Measurement data divided by data in the memory trace.

⚫ Data*Memory

Measurement data multiplied by data in the memory trace.

⚫ Data - Memory

Measurement data subtracted by data in the memory trace.

⚫ Data + Memory

Measurement data added data in the memory trace.

⚫ Off

Disables the math function.

Note: The trace math functions are mutually exclusive. If you apply one math
operation to a certain trace, the last selected math operation function should be
disabled.
The math operation function is disabled when the trace format is "Log Mag(DTF)" or
"Lin Mag(DTF)".

Window Layout

Sets the window layout for the trace.

⚫ By default, it is Four Window for S11. The window layout function is available.
⚫ By default, it is UD Window for S21. The window layout function is available.
⚫ By default, it is UD Window for DTF. The window layout function is grayed out

and unavailable.

The available window layout includes:

⚫ Single Window
⚫ LR Window
⚫ UD Window

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⚫ LRD Window
⚫ UDR Window
⚫ Four Window

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Trigger

Selects the trigger source and sets trigger-related parameters.

Source

Sets "Free Run", "External 1", and "External 2" to be the trigger source.

Free Run

The trigger conditions are met at any time, that is, the analyzer generates trigger
signals continuously.

External 1

In this mode, an external signal is input via the [TRIGGER IN] connector on the
rear panel. When the signal meets the set trigger conditions, trigger signals are
generated.

1. Slope

Sets the trigger polarity for External Trigger 1 to "POS" or "NEG". By default, it is
POS.

2. Delay State

Enables or disables the trigger delay function. After the trigger delay function is
enabled, you can set the trigger delay time.

3. Delay Time

Sets the time interval during which the instrument waits to start the sweep
operation after the trigger signal that meets the trigger conditions is generated.
You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter;
you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter.

Table 2-14 Trigger Delay Time

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1 μs

Range

0 μs to 500 ms

Unit

s, ms, μs, ns, ps

Knob Step

trigger delay/100, Min = 1 μs

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step

External 2

Press Input/Output → Ext Trigger2 to select "In". Then, an external signal is

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input via the [TRIGGER IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. When the signal
meets the set trigger conditions, trigger signals are generated.

Note: The input signal frequency on the external trigger interface should not be
greater than 1 MHz.

1. Slope

Sets the trigger polarity for External Trigger 2 to "POS" or "NEG". By default, it is
POS.

2. Delay State

Enables or disables the trigger delay function. After the trigger delay function is
enabled, you can set the trigger delay time.

3. Delay Time

Sets the time interval during which the instrument waits to start the sweep
operation after the trigger signal that meets the trigger conditions is generated.
You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter;
you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter.

Table 2-15 Trigger Delay Time

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1 μs

Range

0 μs to 500 ms

Unit

s, ms, μs, ns, ps

Knob Step

trigger delay/100, Min = 1 μs

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step

Hold-off State

Turns on or off the trigger hold-off function. By default, it is off.

Hold-off Time

Sets the hold-off time between trigger signals. You can use the numeric keys, the
knob, and the arrow keys on the front panel to modify this parameter; also you can
modify it on the touchscreen.

When the trigger conditions are met, the trigger occurs. Then, the delay begins, and
the hold-off time begins. During the hold-off time, new trigger signals will be ignored.
For a free-running trigger, the hold-off value is the minimum time between two
trigger signals.

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Table 2-16 Trigger Hold-off Time

Parameter

Remarks

Default

100 ms

Range

0 μs to 500 ms

Unit

s, ms, μs, ns, ps

Knob Step

trigger holdoff time/100, Min = 1 μs

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step

Auto Trig State

Enables or disables the auto trigger function. By default, it is disabled.

Auto Trig

Sets the time that the instrument will wait for the trigger conditions to be met. When
the set waiting time times out, the instrument will not wait and start to initiate the
sweep measurement.

Table 2-17 Auto Trigger Time

Parameter

Remarks

Default

100 ms

Range

1 ms to 100 s

Unit

s, ms, μs, ns, ps

Knob Step

auto trigger time/100, Min = 1 μs

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step

The relationship among the relevant parameters concerning trigger is shown in the
following figure.

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trigger signal

triggers on the rising edge

trigger delay

trigger occurs

trig holdoff

auto trig

… …

… …

trigger occurs

trigger delay

sweep

measurement1

sweep

measurement2

(turn off trigger delay)

trigger occurs trigger occurs

… …

Figure 2-1 Trigger Parameter Relationship

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Measurement Settings

Meas

VNA provides measurement for S11, S12, and DTF. Press Meas to enter the
measurement setting menu. You can also tap the function keypad at the top of the
screen to select Meas.

Under the Meas menu, three measurement items are available: S11, S21, and DTF.

DTF (Distance to Fault) is a tool for antenna transmission line service maintenance,
line performance verification, and failure analysis.

In cable and antenna test, it provides functionality to measure cables for mechanical
defects in the system that cause a deterioration of the transmission quality. It is
based on network analysis time domain measurement, capable of locating the cable
problem, responsive to resistance, inductance, and capacitance failures, helpful for
engineers to locate the cable problem.

S11 Meas Setup

Open S11 parameter setting menu of the function selected in the Meas menu.

The main test process for S11 is as follows:

1. Set full span parameters.

2. Set IF BW.

3. Calibrate.

4. Use the self-defined standard kit to validate Smith and trace display.

5. Modify the frequency range and IF BW as required, and perform Step 3 and 4 for

several times.

Set average count, aperture step width, and other parameters.

Avg Number

Specifies the number of counts (N) for Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold.
It is valid when Trace Type is "Average". The greater the value of N, the smoother the
trace is displayed.
In Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold modes, when performing the single
measurement, the instrument stops sweeping after the sweep count has reached N.

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Table 2-18 Average Count

Parameter

Remarks

Default

100

Range

1 to 10,000

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

10

Ref Level

Sets the reference level. It shows the max. power/level value displayed in the current
graticule. The reference level for S11 measurement is a fixed value 0 dBm and it
cannot be modified.

Aperture Step Width

The aperture step width k determines the value for group delay . VNA can
measure S-parameters through the following formula. Frequency step , aperture
step width .

Group delay is obtained through differentiation calculation based on the phase of

S11 or S21 , then obtain the result by weight method through the factor

.

Wherein, indicates the aperture. The measurement accuracy of

group delay is determined by the aperture that you use. If it is too large, it will
affect the details; if it is too small, it will produce more noises. There is no standard

rule for aperture selection, and you can only rely on experience in choosing it.

Remarks:

S11 and S21 share the same aperture step width.

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Table 2-19 Aperture Step Width

Parameter

Remarks

Default

10

Range

1 to (sweep points/10)

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Align

In 1-port calibration, the calibration data are measured by connecting the OPEN
standard, SHORT standard, and LOAD standard to the required test port. This
calibration effectively eliminates the frequency response reflection tracking error,
directivity error, and source match error from the test set in a reflection test using
that port.

When calibrating Port 1, use the specified mechanical calibration kit and connect
Open, Short, or Load to Port 1 (test port).

In S11 measurement, perform calibration for Port 1.

The available calibration methods are as follows:

⚫ Open
⚫ Short
⚫ Load

1. Open

Connect "Open" to the selected test port. Press or tap Open to start calibration.

2. Short

Connect "Short" to the selected test port. Press or tap Short to start calibration.

3. Load

Connect "Load" to the selected test port. Press or tap Load to start calibration.

4. Abort

During calibration, you can press or tap Abort to suspend calibration.

5. Done

After completing the "Open", "Short", or "Load" calibration, press or tap Done
to complete calibration. Then, the calibration results are saved.

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Remarks:

⚫ Before calibration, set the required sweep frequency range first and select the

specified calibration kit.

⚫ The calibration is only valid for the S11 measurement item. When switching to

S21 or DTF, you need to recalibrate.

Clear

Clears the calibration data acquired for the current measurement.

Port Extension

Extends the calibrated plane by setting the delay and loss of the test signal resulting
from the electrical length and compensation fixture of the connector. In this way, you
do not need to perform extra calibration any more.

Port Extension

Enables or disables the port extension function. By default, it is disabled.
Only when the port extension function is enabled, can you set the parameters for
port extension.

Port 1 Delay

Sets the delay time for Port 1 extension.

The relationship between port delay and port length is correlative, as shown in the
following formula:
Port Length = Port Delay * Velocity of Light * Velocity Factor

Table 2-20 Port 1 Delay

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 us

Range

-10.00 s to 10.00 s

Unit

s, ms, us, ns

Knob Step

Port 1 delay/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 delay/10

Unit

Sets the length unit for port extension: meter or feet. The default unit is meter.

Port 1 Length

Sets the extension length for Port 1. You should set it based on the actual parameters
of the cable for the port.

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Table 2-21 Port 1 Length (m)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

-3.00 Gm to 3.00 Gm

Unit

Meter (m, dm, cm)

Knob Step

Port 1 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 length/50

Table 2-22 Port 1 Length (ft)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

- 32291731348.30 ft to

32291731348.30 ft

Unit

ft

Knob Step

Port 1 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 length/50

Port 1 Velocity Factor

Sets the velocity factor of Port 1.

Table 2-23 Port 1 Velocity Factor

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1

Range

0.1 to 1

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

0.1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Port 1 Specific Loss

Sets the cable loss for Port 1.

Table 2-24 Port 1 Cable Loss

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 dB/m

Range

0.00 dB/m to 5.00 dB/m

Unit

dB/m

Knob Step

0.1 dB/m

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

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Cal Kits

Before performing calibration, select one of the calibration kits.
If you select a customized kit, define it by yourself.

Selected Kit

The kits supported by VNA include:

⚫ CK106A
⚫ CK106E
⚫ Custom

By default, CK106A is selected.

Parts Type

The kit types supported by VNA include:

⚫ Open
⚫ Short
⚫ Match
⚫ Through

Parts Parameters

CK106A and CK106E are default kits. Their parameters are not recommended to be
modified.

The default parameters of CK106A are as follows:

Parts
Type

Offset
Length

Z0

Att

Parameter

Open

14.89mm

50Ω

-

C0(fF)

C1(fF/GHz)

C2(fF/GHz2)

C3(fF/GHz3)

-

-2.71202

2.47817088

-0.19730637

-0.02094

Short

13.47mm

50Ω

-

L0(pH)

L1(pH/GHz)

L1(pH/GHz2)

L1(pH/GHz3)

-

-18.165068

28.77678

-8.6055475

0.6595

Match

0.00mm

50Ω - - - - - Through

0.0000mm

-

0.00dB

- - -

-

The default parameters of CK106E are as follows:

Parts
Type

Offset
Length

Z0

Att

Parameter

Open

0.000mm

50Ω

-

C0(fF)

C1(fF/GHz)

C2(fF/GHz2)

C3(fF/GHz3)

-

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Short

0.000mm

50Ω

-

L0(pH)

L1(pH/GHz)

L1(pH/GHz2)

L1(pH/GHz3)

-

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Match

0.00mm

50Ω - - - -

-

Through

0.0000m
m

-

0.00dB

- - -

-

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Users can set the customized calibration kits. The parameters for different standard
kits are shown in the following table.

Table 2-25 Parameters for Different Standard Kits

Parts Type

Offset
Length

R

C
Parameter

L
Parameter

Att
Open

0.0000mm

-

0.00

- - Short

0.0000mm

- - 0.00

-

Match

-

[1]

50.0

- - -

Through

0.0000mm

- - -

0.00

Note

[1]

: - indicates that the parameter for this type of the standard kits is not available.

The default value, range, unit, and step value of each parameter are shown in the
following table.

Table 2-26 Parameter Value

Parameter

Offset
Length

R

C
Parameter

L
Parameter

Att
Default

0.00

50.0

0.00

0.00

0.00

Range

0.00 G to
100 G

0.00 G to
100 G

0.00 to 100
G

0.00 to 100
G

0.00 to
100 G

Unit

mm

Ω

C0: fF
C1: fF/GHz
C2: fF/GHz

2

C3: fF/GHz3

C0: pH
C1: pH/GHz
C2: pH/GHz

2

C3: pH/GHz3

dB

Step

at 1-2-5 step

at 1-2-5
step

at 1-2-5 step

at 1-2-5 step

at 1-2-5
step

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S21 Meas Setup

Avg Number

Specifies the number of counts (N) for Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold.
It is valid when Trace Type is "Average". The greater the value of N, the smoother the
trace is displayed.
In Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold modes, when performing the single
measurement, the instrument stops sweeping after the sweep count has reached N.

Table 2-27 Average Count

Parameter

Remarks

Default

100

Range

1 to 10,000

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

10

Ref Level

Sets the reference level. It shows the max. power/level value displayed in the current
graticule.

Table 2-28 Reference Level

Parameter

Remarks

Default

-10 dBm

Range

-170 dBm to 30 dBm

Unit

dBm, -dBm, V, mV, uV

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

10

Aperture Step Width

Sets the aperture step width.

Table 2-29 Aperture Step Width

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1

Range

1 to 20

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

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For details about aperture step width, refer to descriptions in "Aperture Step

Width" for S11.

Align

In full 2-port calibration, the calibration data are measured by connecting "Through"
to two ports.
This calibration effectively eliminates the frequency response reflection tracking error,
directivity error, and source match error from the test set in a reflection test using
that port.

1. Through

Connect "Through" to the selected test port. Press or tap Through to start
calibration.

2. Abort

During calibration, you can press or tap Abort to suspend calibration.

3. Done

After completing calibration, press or tap Done to complete calibration. Then,
the calibration results are saved.

Remarks:

⚫ Before calibration, set the required sweep frequency range first and select the

specified calibration kit.

⚫ The calibration is only valid for the S21 measurement item. When switching to

S11 or DTF, you need to recalibrate.

Clear

Clears the calibration data acquired for the current measurement.

Port Extension

Extends the calibrated plane by setting the delay and loss of the test signal resulting
from the electrical length and compensation fixture of the connector. In this way, you
do not need to perform extra calibration any more.

Port Extension

Enables or disables the port extension function. By default, it is disabled.
Only when the port extension function is enabled, can you set the parameters for
port extension.

Port 1 Delay

Sets the delay time for Port 1 extension.

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The relationship between port delay and port length is correlative, as shown in the
following formula:
Port Length = Port Delay * Velocity of Light * Velocity Factor

Table 2-30 Port 1 Delay

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 us

Range

-10.00 s to 10.00 s

Unit

s, ms, us, ns, ps, fs

Knob Step

Port 1 delay/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 delay/10

Unit

Sets the length unit for port extension: meter or feet. The default unit is meter.

Remarks:

When the unit is changed, the lengths of Port 1 and Port 2 should be changed along
with the unit conversion.

Port 1 Length

Sets the extension length for Port 1.

Table 2-31 Port 1 Length (m)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

-3.00 Gm to 3.00 Gm

Unit

Meter (m, dm, cm)

Knob Step

Port 1 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 length/50

Table 2-32 Port 1 Length (ft)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

- 32291731348.30 ft to

32291731348.30 ft

Unit

ft

Knob Step

Port 1 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 1 length/50

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Port 1 Velocity Factor

Sets the Velocity Factor of Port 1.

Table 2-33 Velocity Factor

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1

Range

0.1 to 1

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

0.1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Port 1 Specific Loss

Sets the cable loss for Port 1.

Table 2-34 Cable Loss

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 dB/m

Range

0.00 dB/m to 5.00 dB/m

Unit

dB/m

Knob Step

0.1 dB/m

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Port 2 Delay

Sets the delay time for Port 2 extension.

The relationship between port delay and port length is correlative, as shown in the
following formula:
Port Length = Port Delay * Velocity of Light * Velocity Factor

Table 2-35 Port 2 Delay

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 us

Range

-10.00 s to 10.00 s

Unit

s, ms, us, ns, ps, fs

Knob Step

Port 2 delay/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 2 delay/10

Port 2 Length

Sets the extension length for Port 2.

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Table 2-36 Port 2 Length (m)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

-3.00 Gm to 3 Gm

Unit

m, dm, cm

Knob Step

Port 2 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 2 length/50

Table 2-37 Port 2 Length (ft)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 m

Range

- 32291731348.30 ft to

32291731348.30 ft

Unit

ft

Knob Step

Port 2 length/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step
Up/Down Arrow Key Step

Port 2 length/50

Port 2 Velocity Factor

Sets the Velocity Factor of Port 2.

Table 2-38 Velocity Factor

Parameter

Remarks

Default

1

Range

0.1 to 1

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

0.1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Port 2 Cable Loss

Sets the cable loss for Port 2.

Table 2-39 Cable Loss

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 dB/m

Range

0.00 dB/m to 5.00 dB/m

Unit

dB/m

Knob Step

0.1 dB/m

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

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Cal Kits

For details about the calibration kits, refer to "Cal Kits" in "S11 Meas Setup".

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DTF Meas Setup

Opens the DTF parameter setting menu of the function selected in the Meas menu.

The measurement results of DTF is displayed in the upper and lower windows.

⚫ The upper window displays the relationship between transmission loss and

distance. The transmission loss can be displayed in Lin Mag(DTF) and Log
Mag(DTF) formats.

⚫ The lower window displays the relationship between transmission loss and

frequency. The transmission loss can be displayed in three formats: Lin Mag,
SWR, and Return Loss.

Avg Number

Specifies the number of counts (N) for Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold.
It is valid when Trace Type is "Average". The greater the value of N, the smoother the
trace is displayed.
In Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold modes, when performing the single
measurement, the instrument stops sweeping after the sweep count has reached N.

Table 2-40 Average Count

Parameter

Remarks

Default

100

Range

1 to 10,000

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

10

Ref Level

Sets the reference level. It shows the max. power/level value displayed in the current
graticule. The reference level for DTF measurement is a fixed value 0 dBm and it
cannot be modified.

Align

For details about calibration, refer to "Align" in S11.

Remarks:

The calibration is only valid for the DTF measurement item. When switching to S11 or
S21, you need to recalibrate.

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Clear

Clears the calibration data acquired for the current measurement.

Port Extension

For details about the port extension, refer to "Port Extension" in S11.

Cal Kits

For details about calibration kits, refer to "Cal Kits" in S11.

Unit

Sets the length unit for port extension: meter or feet. The default unit is meter.

Stop Distance

Sets the maximum distance that can be measured in DTF.

Table 2-41 Stop Distance (m)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

4.61 m

Range

(101–1)/(span/1.5e8/velocity
factor) to
(10001–1)/(span/1.5e8/velocity
factor)

Unit

m, dm, cm

Knob Step

aperture step width/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

aperture step width/10

Table 2-42 Stop Distance (ft)

Parameter

Remarks

Default

9.94ft

Range

(101–1)/(span/1.5e8/velocity
factor) to
(10001–1)/(span/1.5e8/velocity
factor)

Unit

m, dm, cm

Knob Step

aperture step width/100

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

aperture step width/10

Remarks:

The system will automatically calculate the number of sweep points based on the
values of Stop Distance, Span, and Velocity Factor. Once one of the parameters is
modified, the other parameters will be adjusted automatically to achieve optimal
measurement effects according to the formula below.

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Sweep Point = 1 + Stop Distance * (span/1.5e8/Velocity Factor) (rounding up the
number)

Velocity Factor

Sets the Velocity Factor of cable under test relative to the velocity of light in the
vacuum.

Please ensure that the Velocity Factor of the cable under test conforms to the actual
situation, otherwise, the positioning location measured is inaccurate.

Table 2-43 Velocity Factor

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.66

Range

0.1 to 1

Unit

N/A

Knob Step

0.1

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

Port Specific Loss

Sets the cable loss for the port.

Table 2-44 Cable Loss

Parameter

Remarks

Default

0.00 dB/m

Range

0.00 dB/m to 5.00 dB/m

Unit

dB/m

Knob Step

0.1 dB/m

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

at 1-2-5 step

FFT Window

Sets the type of the FFT window function.

Five FFT window types are available for RSA: Rectangular (default), Hanning,
Gaussian, Flattop, and Hamming.

You can select a proper filter type by referring to the following table according to the
actual measurement requirements.

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Window Function

Spectral
Leakage

Amplitude
Accuracy

Frequency
Resolution

Gaussian

Moderate

Good

Moderate

Flattop

Good

Excellent

Poor

Rectangular

Poor

Poor

Excellent

Hanning

Good

Moderate

Good

Hamming

Good

Moderate

Good

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Marker Setup

Marker

Marker is used for marking the point on the trace. Reads the amplitude, frequency, or
distance of a certain point on the trace via marker.

Remarks:

⚫ In VNA mode, each trace window provides 8 markers, and only a single marker

or one pair of markers can be turned on each time.

⚫ Before enabling the marker in a certain trace window, you need to set the

current trace first.

⚫ In the Marker menu, you can use the numeric keys, the knob, or the arrow keys

to modify frequency or distance; to view the readout of different points on the
trace. You can also use the touch screen to do the above things.

Selected Marker

In VNA mode, each trace window provides 8 markers. By default, Marker 1 is
selected under "Selected Marker".
After you select a marker, you can set parameters such as the marker mode and the
marker frequency. The readout of the currently activated marker at the marker point
will be displayed in the measurement result bar at the upper-left corner of the
screen.

Marker Mode

Sets the type of the marker. The available marker modes include Position, Delta,
Fixed, and Off.

1. Position

It is used to measure the X (Frequency or Distance) and Y (Amplitude) values of
a certain point on the trace. When "Position" is selected, a marker indicated by a
number ("1") appears on the trace.

Remarks:

⚫ If no active marker exists currently, a marker will be enabled at the X-axis

center of the current trace.

⚫ The readout resolution of the X-axis (frequency or distance) is related to the

span. To obtain a higher readout resolution, reduce the span.

2. Delta

It is used to measure the difference between "reference point" and "certain
point on the trace": X (frequency or distance) and Y (amplitude) value. When
"Delta" is selected, a pair of markers appears on the trace: Reference Marker

(marked by "X") and the Delta Marker (marked by "△").

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Remarks:

⚫ If an active marker exists currently, then activate a reference marker at the

current marker; otherwise activate both the reference marker and Delta
marker at the same time at the center frequency.

⚫ When you change the position of the Delta marker, the position of the

reference marker remains unchanged, but the frequency (or distance)
difference between the two markers will change along with it.

⚫ The frequency (or distance) difference between the two markers and the

amplitude difference between them are displayed in the measurement
result bar at the upper-left corner of the screen.

3. Off

Turns off the marker currently selected. Then, the marker information displayed
on the screen and the functions concerning the marker will also be disabled.

Reference Marker

Sets the reference marker for the current marker. By default, the reference marker is
the marker next to it.

Remarks:

⚫ Each marker can have another marker to be its reference marker.
⚫ Any marker cannot take itself to be the reference marker.
⚫ If the current marker is a Delta marker, the measurement result of the marker

will be determined by the reference marker.

Marker Frequency

Sets the frequency of the marker to change the position of the marker on the trace.
Press this key to modify the value to change the position of the marker.

Table 2-45 Marker Frequency

Parameter

Remarks

Default

center frequency of the currently
selected trace

Range

Fstart to Fstop

Unit

GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz

Knob Step

span/(number of sweep points - 1)

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

step = span/10

Remarks:

In DTF measurement, when the trace you selected currently is in the
frequency-domain trace window, Marker Frequency is grayed out and disabled.

Marker Distance

It is only available for DTF. Sets the marker distance to change the position of the

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marker in the time-domain trace for DTF measurement. When the trace you selected
is in the DTF time-domain trace window, can this menu be unavailable.

Table 2-46 Marker Distance

Parameter

Remarks

Default

2.31 m

Range

0 to stop distance

Unit

m, dm, cm

Knob Step

0.01 m

Left/Right Arrow Key Step

Up/Down Arrow Key Step

0.3 m

Line State

Enables or disables the marker line. By default, it is disabled.

Remarks:

⚫ When you enable the marker line, a cross line is displayed at the amplitude point

where the marker resides. The width of the horizontal line and the height of the
vertical line are consistent with the length and height of the graticule in the
waveform display area.

⚫ If the marker is not visible in the selected area, extend the marker line to the

display area for better observation. This function is useful for the marker outside
the display area. The marker extension line can better display the amplitude of
the marker, making it easy for you to observe and compare.

Marker Table

Enables or disables the marker table. By default, it is disabled.

When it is set to "On", the lower section of the split screen displays all the enabled
markers in the form of lists. They include marker number, trace number, X (frequency
or distance) value, and Y (amplitude) value. Through this table, you can view the
measurement values of multiple points.

All Markers Off

Turns off all the enabled markers and their related functions.

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Marker To

In DTF, when you select the time-domain trace window, Mkr->CF, Mkr->Start, and
Mkr->Stop menus are grayed out and disabled.

Mkr->CF

Sets the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker.

⚫ If Position marker is selected, the center frequency will be set to the frequency

of the current marker.

⚫ If Delta marker is selected, the start frequency will be set to the frequency of the

Delta marker.

Mkr->Start

Sets the start frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker.

⚫ If Position marker is selected, the start frequency will be set to the frequency of

the current marker.

⚫ If Delta marker is selected, the start frequency will be set to the frequency of the

Delta marker.

Mkr->Stop

Sets the stop frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker.

⚫ If Position marker is selected, the stop frequency will be set to the frequency of

the current marker.

⚫ If Delta marker is selected, the stop frequency will be set to the frequency of the

Delta marker.

Mkr->Ref

Sets the reference level of the analyzer to the amplitude of the current marker.

⚫ If Position marker is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of

the current marker.

⚫ Given a Delta marker, if the current marker is the reference marker, then the

reference level is set to the amplitude of the reference marker; if the current
marker is the Delta marker, then the reference level is set to the amplitude of the
Delta marker.

⚫ When the trace format is "Smith" or "Polar", this menu is grayed out and

disabled.

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Peak

The peak search function enables the marker to move to the specific signal peak
point, and then in combination with the function of Delta marker, it can provide a
powerful analysis capability.

Peak Search

Performs the peak search function. Searches for the maximum value on the trace and
marks it with a marker.

Next Peak

Searches for and marks the peak whose amplitude on the trace is next to that of the
current peak and which meets the peak search condition.

Next Peak Right

Searches for and marks the nearest peak which is located at the right side of the
current peak and meets the peak search condition.

Next Peak Left

Searches for and mark the nearest peak which is located at the left side of the
current peak and meets the peak search condition.

Minimum Search

Searches for and marks the peak with the minimum amplitude on the trace.

Cont Peak

Enables or disables continuous peak search. By default, it is Off.
When it is enabled, after finishing each sweep, the analyzer will automatically
execute one peak search operation to track the measurement signal.

Remarks:

When the Cont Peak function is on, if the current marker is off, set the marker to
Position mode, and then execute the peak search operation.

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Input/Output

Sets the input/output interface.

Input Impedance

Sets the input impedance for voltage-to-power conversion. The default input
impedance is 50 Ω. To measure a 75 Ω device, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter
(option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test, and
then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

Smith chart not only shows the reflection coefficient, but also the normalized
impedance. The impedance of the DUT can be obtained through the input
impedance. The formula for the normalized impedance is as follows:

Wherein, T

DUT

is the reflection coefficient.
When the input impedance is set to 50Ω, the impedance of the DUT is normalized
impedance * 50; when the input impedance is set to 75Ω, the impedance of the DUT
is normalized impedance * 75.

Ext Trig2

Sets Ext Trig2 to "In" or "Out".

Shortcut Key

Preset

Recalls the preset setting and restores the system settings of the analyzer to a
specified status.

Remarks:

⚫ To set the preset type, press System → Preset → Preset Type to select

"Default" or any one of the items from "User1" to "User6".

⚫ Press Preset to recall the specified factory settings or user settings.

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Parameter
Name

VNA Parameter
FREQ

Center Freq

(Stop Frequency + Start Frequency)/2

Start Freq

1 MHz

Stop Freq

Fmax

CF Step

Auto, Fspan/10

SPAN

Span

Fmax – 1 MHz

AMPT

Ref Value

0: when trace format is Lin Mag, Lin Mag(DTF), Log Mag,
Phase, Group Delay, Real, Imaginary, Expand Phase, Return
Loss(DTF)

1.0: when trace format is SWR
180: when trace format is Positive Phase

-100: when trace format is Log Mag(DTF)

Ref Position

0: when trace format is Lin Mag, SWR, Lin Mag(DTF), Log
Mag(DTF)
5: when trace format is Log Mag, Phase, Group Delay, Real,
Imaginary, Expand Phase, Positive Phase, Return Loss(DTF)

Scale/Div

0.1: when the trace format is Lin Mag(DTF)
1: when the trace format is SWR, Smith, or Polar
10: when the trace format is Log Mag, Group Delay, Return
Loss(DTF), or Log Mag(DTF)
90: when the trace format is Phase, Positive Phase, or
Expand Phase
100: when the trace format is Lin Mag
200: when the trace format is Real, Imaginary

BW

IF BW

1 kHz

FFT Window

Rectangular

Trigger

Trigger Source

Free Run

Slope

POS

Trigger Delay

Off, 1 us

Free RUN

Off, 100.000 ms

Trace

Selected Trace

Trace 1

Trace Format

S11: Smith Lin/Phase
S21: Log Mag
DTF: Linear(DTF)

Trace Type

Clear Write

Trace Update

On

Trace Display

Data

Math Function

Off

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Window Layout

Four Window (S11); UD Window (S21/DTF)

Mode Setup

Global CF

Off, 0 Hz

Meas

Measurement
Function

S11
Meas Setup (S11)

Average Count

100

Reference Level

0.00 dBm

Aperture Step
Width

10
Port Extension

Off

Port 1 Delay

0.00 ns

Unit

meter

Port 1 Length

0.00 cm

Port 1 Velocity
Factor

1
Port 1 Specific Loss

0.00 dB/m

Cal Kits

CK106A

Cal Type

Open

Offset Length

14.89 mm

C0

-2.71 fF

C1

2.478 fF/GHz

C2

-1.97e-1 fF/GHz2

C3

-2.09e-2 fF/GHz3

Meas Setup（S21）

Avg Number

100

Ref Value

-10.00 dBm

Aperture Step
Width

10
Port Extension

Off

Unit

meter

Port 1 Delay

0.00 ns

Port 1 Length

0.00 cm

Port 1 Velocity
Factor

1
Port 1 Specific Loss

0.00 dB/m

Port 2 Delay

0.00 ns

Port 2 Length

0.00 cm

Port 2 Velocity
Factor

1
Port 2 Specific Loss

0.00 dB/m

Cal Kits

CK106A

Cal Type

Open

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Offset Length

14.89 mm

C0

-2.71 fF

C1

2.478 fF/GHz

C2

-1.97e-1 fF/GHz2

C3

-2.09e-2 fF/GHz3

Meas Setup（DTF）

Avg Number

100

Ref Value

0.00 dBm

Port Extension

Off

Port Delay

1.00 as

Unit

meter

Port Length

0.00 cm

Port 1 Velocity
Factor

1
Port 1 Specific Loss

0.00 dB/m

Cal Kits

CK106A

Cal Type

Open

Offset Length

14.89 mm

C0

-2.71 fF

C1

2.478 fF/GHz

C2

-1.97e-1 fF/GHz2

C3

-2.09e-2 fF/GHz3

Stop Distance

4.62 m

Velocity Factor

0.66

Cable Loss

0.00 dB/m

FFT Window

Rectangular

Marker

Selected Marker

Marker 1

Marker Type

Position

Reference Marker

Marker 2

Marker Frequency

Fmax/2

Marker Distance

2.31 m

Line State

Off

Marker Table

Off

Peak

Cont Peak

Off

System

[1]

Power On

Preset

Preset Type

Default

LAN Setting Mode

DHCP

mDNS

Off

DNS

Manual

HDMI Output

Off

HDMI Resolution

1280*720 60Hz

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LCD Switch

On

LCD Backlight

100%

Power Switch

Default

Beep Switch

Off

SCPI Display

On

User Key

Off

Language

English

Note

[1]

: Not affected by Preset settings.

User

User-defined shortcut key. For some hard-to-find but commonly used function menu,
you can define it as shortcut key (for the defining method, refer to the introduction in
"User Key"). After that, press the shortcut key under any operation interface to
quickly open and set the desired menu or function.

Note: You can use the User key to define all the keys on the front panel and the
sub-menus of these keys (except Save).

Quick Save

Repeats the most recent save that was performed from the Save menu. Its saving
path is the currently defined "quick save path".

Cont

Press this key to perform the continuous sweep operation.

Single

Press this key to perform the single sweep operation.

System Function

System

Sets the system parameters.

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Preset

Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is
powered on ("Last" or "Preset"); set the preset type ("Default" or one of the items
from "User1" to "User6"); save preset.

1. Power On

Sets the power on setting to "Last" or "Preset".

⚫ When "Last" is selected, the last system settings before power-off would be

recalled automatically at power-on.

⚫ When "Preset" is selected, settings defined in Preset Type would be

recalled automatically at power-on.

2. Preset Type

Sets the preset type to "Default" (by default) or any one of the items from
"User1" to "User6".

⚫ When Power On is set to "Preset", the specified preset type will be recalled

at power-on.

⚫ After the instrument starts, press Preset on the front panel in any

operation interface will recall the specified preset type.

3. Save User Preset

Saves the current system setting as user-defined settings to the internal
non-volatile memory. You can store up to 6 system states (correspond to
"User1" to "User6" in the preset type) and name each state file.

When one of the items from "User1" to "User6" is selected under Preset Type,
press Save User Preset, and the then automatically enter the filename input
interface. Then, perform the saving operation.

Interface

The analyzer supports the LAN or USB communication interface.

1. LAN

Sets the LAN parameters. Tap the setting information icon at the top of
the user interface or use the externally connected mouse to click the icon, and

then click the network setting icon . Then, the LAN parameter setting
interface, as shown below, is displayed.

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Figure 2-2 LAN Parameter Setting

The following items can be set by the front panel keys, the keyboard shortcut
keys, the externally connected mouse, the touchscreen, or remote operation.

1) Mode

Sets the mode of obtaining the IP address.

⚫ DHCP: When DHCP is selected, the DHCP server assigns network

parameters (such as the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway) to the
analyzer based on the current network configuration.

⚫ Auto: When "Auto" is selected, the instrument will acquire the IP

address ranging from "169.254.0.1" to "169.254.255.254" and the
subnet mask (255.255.0.0) automatically based on the current
network configuration.

⚫ Manual: When "Manual" is selected, you can self-define a desired IP

address for the analyzer.

Note: The analyzer attempts to acquire the IP address configuration
according to the sequence of DHCP, Auto IP, and Manual IP. These three
methods cannot be disabled at the same time.

2) IP

Press IP and use the numeric keys to input the desired IP address.
The format of the IP address is "nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn". The range for the first
segment (nnn) of the address is from 1 to 223 (except 127); and the range
for the other three segments is from 0 to 255. You are recommended to ask
your network administrator for an IP address available.

3) Subnet mask

Press Subnet mask and use the numeric keys to input the desired subnet
mask.

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The format of the subnet mask is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn; wherein, the range of
"nnn" is from 0 to 255. You are recommended to ask your network
administrator for a subnet mask available.

4) Gateway

Press Gateway and use the numeric keys to input the desired gate
address.
The format of the default gateway is "nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn". The range for the
first segment (nnn) of the address is from 1 to 223 (except 127); and the
range for the other three segments is from 0 to 255. You are recommended
to ask your network administrator for a gate address available.

5) DNS

⚫ mDNS: enables or disables the sending of the network information

(including IP address, host name, etc.).

⚫ DNS Mode: Sets the mode of obtaining the DNS address to be

"Manual" or "Auto".

⚫ Preferred DNS: Sets the preferred address for the DNS.
⚫ Backup DNS: Sets the backup address for the DNS.

The format of the DNS address is "nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn". The range for the
first segment (nnn) of the address is from 1 to 223 (except 127); and the
range for the other three segments is from 0 to 255. You are recommended
to ask your network administrator for an address available.

6) Apply

After the LAN interface configuration is finished, press this key to apply the
current configuration to the instrument.

7) Reset

Turns on DHCP and Auto-IP; turns Manual-IP off. Clears the set network
password and restores it to the factory defaults.

2. USB

RSA provides a USB DEVICE interface on the rear panel. The analyzer may serve
as a "slave" device to be connected to the PC via this interface.

Display

Controls the screen display. You can set the current mode, the current measurement
interface or window, and other display-related parameters.

1. HDMI

Enables or disables HDMI.

2. HDMI Resolution

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Selects the resolution supported by HDMI interface to be "1280*720 60Hz",
"640*480 60Hz", or "720*480 60Hz ".

3. LCD

Enables or disables LCD. By default, it is On.

Remarks:

⚫ If you are not updating data, turning off LCD can improve the measurement

speed.

⚫ To reduce the electromagnetic radiation of some circuit component, turn off

the LCD.

⚫ To avoid misoperation, turn off the LCD.

4. LCD Backlight

Sets the brightness of the LCD backlight.
The brightness is expressed in percentage. When it is 100, it indicates that the
backlight is the brightest; when it is 1, the backlight is the darkest.

About System

Displays the system information or the option information.

1. System Info

⚫ Model
⚫ Serial Number
⚫ Hardware Version Number
⚫ Firmware Version Number
⚫ Software Version

2. Option Info

Displays the option information.
RSA5000N provides many kinds of options to meet various measurement
requirements. To purchase the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL.

3. Self Test

⚫ Screen

Tests whether the screen has a dot defect by using six colors: blue, red,
green, gray, white, and black. Press any key to switch the screen color and
exit the test.

⚫ Multi-point Touch

Enters the multi-point touch test interface. Use multiple fingers to make
pinch or stretch gestures on the screen, and observe the size of the
characters. If they do not change along with your gestures, it indicates that
problems occurred to the multi-point touch function. To exit the test, press
Esc for three consecutive times.

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⚫ Single-point Touch

Enters the single-point touch test interface. Touch or use the mouse to
make stretch or strike gestures on the screen, if the corresponding traces
are displayed, then it indicates that the point on the touchscreen is valid. To
exit the test, press Esc for three consecutive times.

⚫ Keyboard

Enter the keyboard test interface. Press the function keys on the front panel
one by one and observe whether the corresponding key is illuminated. If
not, an error may have occurred to that key. To exit the test, press Esc for
three consecutive times.

Note: For the transparent keys on the front panel, they will be also
illuminated during the test.

4. License Info

Displays the license registration information about the components such as
Linux, QT OS, etc.

5. Online Update

Connect the analyzer to the external network by using the network cable. If you
do not have the right to access the Internet, please ask the administrators to
grant your right to access the external internet first. Then, press this key to
update the software.

Date/Time

Sets the system date and time.

1. Set Time

Sets the displayed system time of the analyzer. Press the Hour, Minute, and
Second softkeys respectively to set the time.

2. Set Date

Sets the displayed system date of the analyzer. Press the Year, Month, and
Day softkeys respectively to set the date. You can also press Date Format to

select whether the date is displayed in "YMD" or "MDY" form.

Security Clear

Press this key to perform the security clear function. This function includes the
following operations:

⚫ Deletes all the user data, including the state file, trace+state file, screen file,

measdata file, and etc. in all modes.

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⚫ Executes the factory resetting operation.

Language

RSA supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English built-in help and pop-up
messages.
Press this key to select the desired display language.

Settings

1. Power Switch

Sets whether the power switch on the front panel is effective or not.

⚫ Default: When the analyzer is powered on, press the power switch on the

front panel to start up the analyzer.

⚫ Always: When the analyzer is powered on, it starts automatically.

2. Beep Switch

Turns on or off the beeper. By default, it is Off.

3. Volume

After you turn on the beeper, you can press this key to adjust the volume of the
beeper.

4. User Key

Defines an associated function for the User key on the front panel. The
definition method is as described below. After that, pressing User in any
operation interface can quickly enable the defined function.

⚫ Press User Key to select "On";
⚫ Open the function menu that needs to be defined. For example, press

System → Display → LCD Backlight;

⚫ Press User and the definition is finished. At this time, User Key turns off

automatically.

5. SCPI Display

When you use the SCPI commands to control the instrument remotely, turning
on the SCPI Display will go to the specified menu of the corresponding
command; turning off the SCPI Display will not go to the specified menu.

Messages

Press this key, and then a prompt message dialog box will be displayed. You can
press the corresponding softkey to select to view all the messages, the messages

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that have been read or not read. You can also use the touch screen or the externally
connected mouse to tap or click the specified icon in the prompt message dialog box.

1. Select All

Selects all the displayed messages.

2. Select Read

Only selects the messages that have been read.

3. Select Unread

Only selects the messages that have not been read.

4. Delete

Deletes the selected messages.

5. Query All

Views all the displayed messages.

6. Query Read

Only views the messages that have been read.

7. Query Unread

Only views the messages that have not been read.

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File

RSA allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory, and

recall them when necessary.
Press File on the front panel to enter the file operation menu interface.

File Explorer

Press the key to enter the file manager interface. You can use the touch gestures to
tap the screen or use the mouse to click on the screen to select the corresponding file
or folder. Displays all the files with the specified file types. When you select a file, you
can press the Copy, Paste, or Delete softkeys to copy, paste, or delete the
specified file.

Figure 2-3 File Manager

The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Calibration Data&State, All (all
the above file types), Screen Image, and License. The descriptions for various file
types are shown in the following table.

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Table 2-47 Descriptions of File Type

File Type

Format

Suffix Name

Limit

LIMIT

.csv/.lim

Trace&State

BIN

.bin/.dat/.sta/.trs

Calibration
Data&State

CSV

.csv
Screen Image

IMAGE

.jpg/bmp/png

License

LICENSE

.lic

Text

TEXT

.txt

Note: RSA can only recognize files whose filenames consist of Chinese characters,
English letters, or numbers. If the filename or folder name contains other characters,
the file or the folder might not be displayed normally in the file manager interface.

Copy

Copies the currently selected file or folder.

Paste

Pastes the file or folder.

When the current path has contained a file or folder whose name is the same as the
one that you want to paste, after you perform the paste operation, the original file or
folder will be overwritten.

Rename

Rename a file that has been stored. After you select a file, press this key to input a
new filename.

Delete

Deletes the selected file.

New Folder

Creates a folder. Press this key to create a new empty folder under the current
directory, and the file is named with a default filename. To modify this filename,
press Rename to rename the file.

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Quick Print

If the printer has been successfully installed, press this key to quickly print the
currently displayed screen image.

Print

Prints the current screen according to print parameter settings when the printer has
been successfully installed and is in idle state.

Printer Setup

1. Printer Parameters

1) Page Size

Sets the page size for printing. When "Default" is selected, the page size
depends on the printer currently connected.

2) Quality

Sets the print quality.

3) Color

Sets the print color to Color, Mono, Inverse, or Inverse-Mono.

4) Orientation

Sets the print orientation to "Landscape" or "Portrait".

5) Adjust

Sets the print border to be Adaptive, Non-Adpt, and Hold Min.

6) Counts

Sets the print copies and the default is 1. The range available is from 1 to

99.

7) Border

Turns on or off the border.

In addition, you can preview the print page, and set to print the image or the
text in All page, 1/2, 1/4, or 1/9 page.

2. Add Device

Queries and adds a printer. Inputs the IP address of the printer, the
manufacturer of the printer, the printer model, and printer drive. Then, the
printer is added.

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3. Select Device

Selects the desired printer.

Import License

In the file manager interface, select a file to be imported and then press Import
License to import the file.

System Update

Press this key to update the analyzer software after selecting the update file in the
USB storage device.

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Recall

RSA allows you to recall various types of files saved to the internal or external
storage memory.

Press Recall on the front panel to enter the file recalling menu. The available file
types include: State, Trace&State, Calibration Data&State, and All (all of the above
file types).

State

Press State to enter the state recalling menu. The state can be recalled from the file.

Recall
Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press
Recall to recall the file from a register or a file.

Trace&State

Press Trace&State to enter the trace&state recalling menu. The state of the
instrument and the selected trace can be recalled from a file.

1. Recall

Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then
press Recall to import the file.

2. To Trace

Selects the trace&state file to recall them to the selected trace.

Calibration Data&State

Press Calibration Data&State to enter the calibration data&state recalling menu.

Recall
Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press
Recall to recall the file.

All Above

Press All Above to enter the data recalling menu.

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1. Recall

Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then
press Recall to recall the file.

2. To Trace

Selects the file and recalls it to the selected trace.

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Save

RSA allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory.

Press Save on the front panel to enter the file saving menu. The available file types
include: State, Trace&State, Calibration Data&State, Screen Image, and All Above
(all of the file types).

State

Press State to enter the state saving menu. The state can be saved to the file.

1. Save

Press this key to save the current state in the default filename or user-defined
filename.

The default state filename is determined by the following methods:
⚫ If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default

filename is state<n>.sta. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the
filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file
directory. The value of <n> is the existing maximum file number plus 1. For
example, if 3 files (state1.sta、state2.sta、state5.sta) exist in the current
directory, then the new filename for the file that you want to save should be

state6.sta by default.

⚫ If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the file

is saved to be "abc.sta". After that, press the Save key again, another file is
saved automatically with the filename "abc1.sta".

2. Save As

Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the
filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding state file.

You can also touch the screen or use the mouse to touch or click the Save As
menu, and then input the filename with the keypad.

Trace&State

Press Trace&State to enter the trace&state saving menu. The state of the
instrument and the selected trace can be saved to the file.

1. Save

Press this key to save the current trace&state file in the default filename or
user-defined filename.

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The default filename is determined by the following methods:
⚫ If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default

filename is tracestate<n>.trs. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the
filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file

directory. The value of <n> is the existing maximum file number plus 1.

⚫ If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the file

is saved to be "abc.trs". After that, press the Save key again, another file is
saved automatically with the filename "abc1.trs".

2. Save As

Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the
filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding trace+state file.

You can also touch the screen or use the mouse to touch or click the Save As
menu, and then input the filename with the keypad.

3. Save From Trace

Selects the trace to be saved. You can select any single trace from Trace1 to
Trace4.

Calibration Data&State

Press Calibration Data&State to enter the calibration data&state saving menu.
The selected calibration data can be saved to the specified file. The data will be
saved in .sta format. They are separated with a comma, and this is convenient for
you to use the Excel to analyze the data.

1. Save

Press this key to save the currently selected type of measurement data in the
default filename or user-defined filename.

The default filename is determined by the following methods:
⚫ If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default

filename is caldatastate<n>.csv. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the
filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file

directory. The value of <n> is the existing maximum file number plus 1.

⚫ If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the file

is saved to be "abc.csv". After that, press the key again, another file is
saved automatically with the filename "abc1.csv".

2. Save As

Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the
filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding calibration data file.

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You can also touch the screen or use the mouse to touch or click the Save As
menu, and then input the filename with the keypad.

All Above

Press All Above to enter the file saving menu for all types of files. All the types of
files (State, Trace&State, and Calibration Data&State) are saved to the file.

1. Save

Press this key to save all the available files with the default filename or
user-defined filename.

The default filename is determined by the following methods:
⚫ If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default

filename is all<n>.trs. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the filenames
that are named based on the naming mode in the current file directory. The

value of <n> is the existing maximum file number plus 1.

⚫ If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the file

is saved to be "abc.trs". After that, press the key again, another file is saved
automatically with the filename "abc1.trs".

2. Save As

Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the
filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding Limit file.

You can also touch the screen or use the mouse to touch or click the Save As
menu, and then input the filename with the keypad.

3. Save From Trace

Selects the trace to be saved. You can select any trace from Trace 1 to Trace 4.

Screen Image

Press Screen Image to enter the screen saving menu.

1. Save

Press this key to save the current screen image in the default filename or
user-defined filename.

The default filename is determined by the following methods:
⚫ If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default

filename is screen<n>.jpg. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the
filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file

directory. The value of <n> is the existing maximum file number plus 1.

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⚫ If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the file

is saved to be "abc.jpg". After that, press the key again, another file is
saved automatically with the filename "abc1.jpg".

2. Save As

Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the
filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding Screen Image file.

You can also touch the screen or use the mouse to touch or click the Save As
menu, and then input the filename with the keypad.

3. Screenshot Info

1) Format

Press this key to select the file format of the current screen image to be
"JPEG", "BMP", or "PNG".

2) Color Type

Press this key to select the color of the current screen image to be "Normal"
or "Inverted".

Quicksave Path

1. Set Path

Press the Set Path softkey to open the file explorer interface. Select the
corresponding path, and then press OK to set the current path to be the quick
save path.

2. View Path

Press the View Path softkey to display the current quick save path information
in the center of the user interface.

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Chapter 3 Appendix

Appendix A: RSA5000 Accessories and Option List

Description

Order No.

Model

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz

RSA5032

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz

RSA5065

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(with TG installed when leaving the factory)

RSA5032N

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
(with TG installed when leaving the factory)

RSA5065N

Standard
Accessories

Quick Guide (hard copy)

-

Power Cable

-

Option

Vector Signal Analysis Measurement Application

RSA5000-VSA

EMI Measurement Application

RSA5000-EMI

Vector Network Analyzer Application

RSA5000-VNA

Preamplifier (PA)

RSA5000-PA

High Stability Clock

OCXO-C08

Real-time/Analysis Bandwidth 40 MHz

RSA5000-B40

Advanced Measurement Kit

RSA5000-AMK

Spectrum Analyzer PC Software

Ultra Spectrum

EMI Pre-compliance Test Software

S1210 EMI
Pre-compliance
Software

Optional
Accessories

High-performance Network Analysis Calibration
Kit

CK106A
Economical Network Analysis Calibration Kit

CK106E

Include: N-SMA cable, BNC-BNC cable, N-BNC
adaptor, N-SMA adaptor, 75 Ω-50 Ω adaptor,
900 MHz/1.8 GHz antenna (2pcs), 2.4 GHz
antenna (2pcs)

DSA Utility Kit

Include: N(F)-N(F) adaptor (1pcs), N(M)-N(M)
adaptor (1pcs), N(M)-SMA(F) adaptor (2pcs),
N(M)-BNC(F) adaptor (2pcs), SMA(F)-SMA(F)
adaptor (1pcs), SMA(M)-SMA(M) adaptor
(1pcs), BNC T type adaptor (1pcs), 50 Ω SMA
load (1pcs), 50 Ω BNC impedance adaptor
(1pcs)

RF Adaptor Kit

Include: 50 Ω to 75 Ω adaptor (2pcs)

RF CATV Kit

Include: 6 dB attenuator (1pcs), 10 dB
attenuator (2pcs)

RF Attenuator Kit

30 dB high-power attenuator, with the max
power of 100 W

ATT03301H
N(M)-N(M) RF Cable

CB-NM-NM-75-L-12G

N(M)-SMA(M) RF Cable

CB-NM-SMAM-75-L-12G

VSWR Bridge, 1 MHz to 3.2 GHz

VB1032

VSWR Bridge, 2 GHz to 8 GHz

VB1080

Near-field Probe

NFP-3

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Rack Mount Kit

RM6041

USB Cable

CB-USBA-USBB-FF-150

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Appendix A: RSA3000 Accessories and Option List

Description

Order No.

Model

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz (with
TG installed when leaving the factory)

RSA3015N

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz (with TG
installed when leaving the factory)

RSA3030N

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz (with
TG installed when leaving the factory)

RSA3045N

Standard
Accessories

Quick Guide (hard copy)

-

Power Cord

-

Option

Vector network analyzer Application

RSA3000-VNA

EMI Measurement Application (including
RSA3000-EMC)

RSA3000-EMI
Preamplifier (PA)

RSA3000-PA

High Stability Clock

OCXO-C08

RBW 1 Hz to 10 MHz

RSA3000-BW1

Real-time Analysis Bandwidth 25 MHz

RSA3000-B25

Real-time Analysis Bandwidth 40 MHz

RSA3000-B40

Advanced Measurement Kit

RSA3000-AMK

EMC Filter and Quasi-Peak Detector Kit

RSA3000-EMC

Spectrum Analyzer PC Software

Ultra Spectrum

EMI Pre-compliance Test Software

S1210 EMI
Pre-compliance
Software

Optional
Accessories

High-performance Network Analysis Calibration Kit

CK106A

Economical Network Analysis Calibration Kit

CK106E

Include: N-SMA cable, BNC-BNC cable, N-BNC adaptor,
N-SMA adaptor, 75 Ω-50 Ω adaptor, 900 MHz/1.8 GHz
antenna (2pcs), 2.4 GHz antenna (2pcs)

DSA Utility Kit

Include: N(F)-N(F) adaptor (1pcs), N(M)-N(M) adaptor
(1pcs), N(M)-SMA(F) adaptor (2pcs), N(M)-BNC(F)
adaptor (2pcs), SMA(F)-SMA(F) adaptor (1pcs),
SMA(M)-SMA(M) adaptor (1pcs), BNC T type adaptor

(1pcs), 50 Ω SMA load (1pcs), 50 Ω BNC impedance

adaptor (1pcs)

RF Adaptor Kit

Include: 50 Ω to 75 Ω adaptor (2pcs)

RF CATV Kit

Include: 6 dB attenuator (1pcs), 10 dB attenuator
(2pcs)

RF Attenuator Kit

30 dB high-power attenuator, with the max power of
100 W

ATT03301H

N(M)-N(M) RF Cable

CB-NM-NM-75-L-1
2G

N(M)-SMA(M) RF Cable

CB-NM-SMAM-75-

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L-12G

VSWR Bridge, 1 MHz to 3.2 GHz

VB1032

VSWR Bridge, 2 GHz to 8 GHz

VB1080

Near-field Probe

NFP-3

Rack Mount Kit

RM6041

USB Cable

CB-USBA-USBB-FF

-150

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sales representatives or the local distributors.

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Appendix B: Warranty

RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as RIGOL) warrants that
the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the
warranty period. If a product proves defective within the warranty period, RIGOL
guarantees free replacement or 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
forth herein or other applicable warranty card. There is no implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall
RIGOL be liable for any consequential, indirect, ensuing, or special damages for any
breach of warranty in any case.

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Index RIGOL

VNA User Guide 1

Index

All Auto Scale ............................. 2-9

Auto ........................................ 2-51

Auto Scale .................................. 2-9

Center Freq ................................ 2-2

CF Step ...................................... 2-4

Clear Write ............................... 2-14

Cont Peak ................................ 2-44

Delta Marker ............................ 2-40

DHCP....................................... 2-51

FFT Window ............................. 2-38

Free Run .................................. 2-19

Full Span.................................... 2-6

Gateway .................................. 2-52

Input Impedance ...................... 2-45

IP ............................................ 2-51

Keyboard Test .......................... 2-54

LAN ......................................... 2-50

Last Span ................................... 2-6

Manual IP ................................ 2-51

Max Hold ................................. 2-14

Min Hold .................................. 2-14

Multi-point Touch ...................... 2-53

Next Peak ................................. 2-44

Next Peak Left .......................... 2-44

Next Peak Right ........................ 2-44

Output ..................................... 2-13

Power On ................................. 2-50

Preset ............................. 2-45, 2-50

Preset Type ............................... 2-50

Ref Position ............................... 2-8

Reference .................................. 2-7

Reference Marker ...................... 2-40

Save Preset .............................. 2-50

Scale/Div ................................... 2-8

Screen Test ............................... 2-53

Single-point Touch ..................... 2-54

Span ......................................... 2-6

Start Freq .................................. 2-3

Stop Freq .................................. 2-4

Subnet Mask ............................. 2-52

System Info .............................. 2-53

TG ........................................... 2-13

Trace Format ............................ 2-15

USB ......................................... 2-52

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