Tektronix RSA306B,RSA306B-SMA User manual

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RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Installation and Safety

Instructions

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RSA306B and RSA306
Real-Time Spectru
Installation and

Safety

B-SMA

mAnalyzers

Instructions

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Table of Contents

Important safety information ........ ................................... ii

General safety summary..... ...................................... ii

Terms in this manual .............................. ................. iv

Symbols and terms on the product... ............................. iv

Preface................................................... .................. v

Documentation ...... ................................................ v

Introduction ..................... .......................................... 1

Standard accessories . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . 2

Optional accessories .. .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . ... . 2

Service options ... ................................................... 3

PC requirements.................... ................................. 5

Installation .... ................................................ ............ 7

Load the SignalVu-PC and TekVISA software ................... 7

Load the API and USB driver software ... ........................ 8

Make the connections....................... ........................ 8

Confirm operation... .............................................. 10

Front-panel connections ..... ..................................... 11

Compliance information ....... ........................................ 13

EMC compliance....... ........................................... 13

Safety compliance........................... ...................... 15

Environmental considerations.. .................................. 16

RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA I nstallation and Safety Instructions i

Important safety information

Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed
by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety
precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these
instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you
follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should
remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustm ent.

This product is not intended for detection of h azardous voltages.

While using this product, you m ay need to access other parts of a larger
system. Read the safety sections of the other com ponent manuals for
warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that
system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

To avoid fire or personal injury

Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes

or test leads w hile they are connected to a voltage source.

Observe all te rminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all

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

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

ii RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA Installation an d Safety Instructions

Important safety information

The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for co nnection to
mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers

or panels removed, or with the case open.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touc h exposed connections and

components when power is present.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage

to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is
damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product,
turn it off and disconnect the power. Clearly mark the product to prev

ent

its further operation.

Examine the exterior of the p rod uct before you use it. Look for cracks
or missing pieces.

Use only specified replacement parts.

Do not operat e in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may

occurifaunitismovedfromacold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Remove the input signals before

you clean the product.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the

manual for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Provide a safe working environment. Avoid improper or prolonged use of

keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard
or pointer use may result in serious injury.

e your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult

Be sur
with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this produ ct.

RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA I nstallation and Safety Instructions iii