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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .........................................................................................iv
Review the fol
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid pote
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoi d fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
lowing safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
ntial hazards, use this product only as specified.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep P
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
roduct Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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Terms in this Manual
Symbols and Terms on the
Product
These terms may
WAR NI NG . Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER ind
the marking.
WARNING i
read the marking.
CAUTION i
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
appear in this manual:
icates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
ndicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
ndicates a hazard to property including the product.
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Preface
About This Manual
This is the operator manual for the RSA3303B, RSA3308B, and RSA3408B
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. It covers the following information:
Describes the capabilities of the analyzers and how to install them
Explains how to operate the analyzer
Lists specifications and accessories of the analyzer
More detailed operating information is available through the online Help for the
instruments and in the user manuals for the measurement options.
This manual is composed of the following chapters:
Getting Started describes the product overview, architecture, installation, and
calibration of the analyzer.
Operating Basics explains the functions of the front, rear, and side panels and
menu items of the analyzer.
Related Documents
Appendices provide specifications for the spectrum analyzer.
In addition to this user manual, the following documentation is available for
your analyzer. The most recent versions of these manuals are available on the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
RSA3408B Programmer Manual contains an alphabetical listing of the
programming commands and other information related to controlling the
analyzer over the GPIB interface.
RSA3300B Programmer Manual contains an alphabetical listing of the
programming commands and other information related to controlling the
analyzer over the GPIB interface.
RSA3408B Service Manual describes how to verify the characteristics of,
adjust, disassemble, assemble, and troubleshoot the analyzer, and contains
formation required for repair, including module replacement, and
the in
calibration.
300B Service Manual describes how to verify the characteristics of,
RSA3
adjust, disassemble, assemble, and troubleshoot the analyzer, and contains
the information required for repair, including module replacement, and
calibration.
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Preface
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Front-panel button and control labels are printed in the manual in upper case
text. For example, SPAN, PEAK, PRINT. If it is part of a procedure, the
button or control label is printed in boldface. For example:
Press SPAN.
To easily find buttons on the front panel, the area name label is printed
together with the button by concatenating with a colon (:), as in MODE:
DEMOD,VIEW:SCALE,MARKERS:SELECT. For example:
Press the MODE: DEMOD key.
Menu and on-screen form titles are printed in the manual in the same case
(initial capitals) as they appear on the analyzer screen, such as Span, Source,
and Channel Power. If it is part of a procedure, the menu title is shown in
boldface
Press the Source side key.
. For example:
A list of keys, controls, and/or menu items separated by an arrow symbol (→)
indicates the order in which to perform the listed tasks. For example:
Select RBW/FFT → Filter Shape... → Gaussian.
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Product Overview
The RSA3303B, RSA3308B, and RSA3408B are portable real-time spectrum
analyzers. The real-time spectrum analyzer has a vastly different architecture from
traditional
random signals with equal ease. The acquired d ata is analyzed in time, amplitude,
phase, and frequency domains correlating with time. Furthermore, DPX spectrum
processing provides an intuitive understanding of time-varying RF signals with
color-graded displays based on frequency of occurrence.
Features
tools, and is uniquely capable of capturing continuous, intermittent, or
DC to 8 GHz measurement frequency range, depending on model
RSA3408B: 100 Hz to 3 GHz measurement span and 36 MHz vector span
RSA3300B: 50 Hz to 3 GHz measurement span and 15 MHz vector span
Real-time analysis for seamless capture of time-varying RF signals
DPX spect
Spectrogram provides a 3-D representation of a time-varying spectrum
Spectrum analysis of power, ACPR, C/N, OBW, EBW, and spurious
Analog modulation analysis of AM, PM, FM, ASK and FSK signals
Digital modulation analysis ranging from BPSK to 256QAM (Option 21)
Time characteristic analysis including pulse measurements
Constel
EVM analysis
AM/AM and AM/PM distortion analyses
RFID analysis
Time characteristic analysis
Pulse measurements
Signal s
CCDF analysis
8.4inchTFTcolordisplayandsturdycabinet
rum display makes it easier to see intermittent signals
lation analysis
ource analysis
USB, LAN, and GPIB interfaces
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Product Overview
Application
The RSA3303B, RSA3308B, and RSA3408B can perform real-time analysis for
the following purposes:
Signal quality analysis of analog and digital modulation
Understanding frequency and spectral o ccupancy behavior over time
Capture and c
Device/system design or operational diagnostic measurement
Getting answers to elusive EMI problems
VCO/synthesizer design
RFID device characterization
General purpose digital m odulation vector signal analysis (Option)
Spectrum mo
Radar measurements
Characterization, troubleshooting, and verification of wireless designs
(RSA3000B Series Options):
GSM/EDGE
W-CDMA
HSDPA
cdma2000 1x
cdma2000 1
haracterization of undesired, unknown, or interfering signals
nitoring
xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n (RSA3408B only)
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Installation
Installation
This section describes how to install this instrument. The topics are organized as
follows:
Unpacking to check contents
Setting up the stand
Applying the power
Functional check
Unpacking t
Powering off
Restart
Backinguptheuserfile
Before starting installation, you should become familiar with the General SafetySummary. (Seepageiv.)
o Check Contents
1. This product is packed in a cardboard box for delivery. Before opening the
box, make sure that there is no damage on the surface.
2. Open the box, check that the product has no damage. If you find any damaged
or missing components, contact your local Tektronix representative.
3. It is recommended to keep the box and packing materials. You may need them
to send this product to Tektronix for calibration or repair.
CAUTION
least 5 cm (2 in) on both sides for proper air circulation.
the analyzer
. The analyzer has exhaust fans on the side panel. Leave a space of at
SettingUptheStand
To set up the stand, place the analyzer on a table. Lift the front of the analyzer and
pull out the stand until it is perpendicular to the analyzer.
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Figure 1: Setting up the stand
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Applying Power
Installation
Power on the analyzer using the following procedure:
AC Power Requirements
Connecti
ng the Power
Cord
The analyzer
90-250 Volts, without the need for configuration, except the power cord.
The maximum p
The Specifications section contains additional information on power and
environmental requirements. (See page 37, Specifications.)
CAUTION. Use only power cords that are approved for the country of use. Using
non-approved power cords could result in fire or shock hazard.
1. Plug the power cord into the AC input on the rear panel.
operates from an AC line frequency of 47-63 Hz, over the range of
ower consumption is 350 W (RSA3300B) or 400 W (RSA3408B).
Figure 2: AC Input (rear panel)
2. Connect the plug of the power cord to a properly grounded outlet.
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TurningontheAnalyzer
1. Turn on the prin
Figure 3: Principal power switch (rear panel)
When you turn on the principal power switch, a voltage is applied to the
analyzer standby circuit. Make sure the LED next to the power switch on
the front panel lights up in orange.
cipal power switch on the rear panel.
2. Turn on the power switch (ON/STANDBY)onthelowerleftofthefront
panel. The LED next to the power switch changes to green.
Figure 4: Front panel power switch (ON/STANDBY switch)
When you turn on the analyzer, the Windows operating s ystem boots up. After
several minutes, the analyzer application starts up.
The initial screen appears. (See Figure 5.) The displayed spectrum represents
the noise flooroftheanalyzer.
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Figure 5: Initial screen
If"UNCAL"isdisplayedontopofthescreen, run the gain calibration routine.
(See page 16, Calibrating Gain.)
CAUTION. Never apply signals with a combined amplitude greater than +30 dBm
to the RF INPUT connector. Signals greater than +30 dBm can permanently
damage the analyzer. (See Figure 6.)
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Functio
nal Check
Figure 6: RF INPUT connector
The analyzer has a built-in calibration signal source with a frequency of 100 MHz
(RSA3408B) or 50 MHz (RSA3300B) and an amplitude of approximately
-20 dBm.
that your instrument is operating correctly.
1. Turn on
2. Display the spectrum of the calibration signal:
Use the built-in source to perform this quick functional check to verify
the analyzer.
a. Press the S/A key on the front panel and then press the Spectrum
Analyzer side key.
b. Press the PRESET key on the front panel to reset the analyzer.
c. Press the INPUT key on the front panel.
d. Press the Signal Input Port... side key to select Cal100M (RSA3408B)
or Cal (RSA3300B).
The spectrum of the calibration signal appears.
e. Check that "INPUT: CAL" and "FREE RUN" are displayed in the status
indicator at the upper right of the screen. (See Figure 7.)
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Figure 7: Spectrum of the RSA3408B calibration signal (100 MHz, about -20 dBm)
3. Check the center frequency and peak amplitude using the marker:
a. Press the PEAK key on the front panel to place the marker on the peak.
(See Figure 7.)
b. Check the marker readouts on screen. The frequency should be 100 MHz
(RSA3408B) or 50 MHz (RSA3300B) and the amplitude should be
approx
c. Press the MARKER SETUP key o n the front panel and then the Markers
side ke
4. Check the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) while changing the span setting.
a. Press the SPAN key on the front panel.
b. Confirm that the span is 36 MHz (RSA3408B) or 15 MHz (RSA3300B)
and the RBW is 100 kHz (RSA3408B) or 80 kHz (RSA3300B) in the
setup display on the upper part of the screen. (See Figure 8.)
imately -20 dBm.
y to select Off. Check that the marker disappears.
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Figure 8: Setup display
c. Using the general purpose knob, change the span setting as listed below
and check th
at the RBW is displayed correctly.
Table 1: Span and RBW
Span
36 MHz (RSA3408B)
15 MHz80 kHz
5MHz20kHz
100 kHz500 Hz
1 kHz20 Hz
RBW
100 kHz
d. Using the numeric keypad, set the span back to 36 MHz (RSA3408B) or
15 MHz (RSA3300B). (For example, press 3 → 6 → MHz,inthatorder,
on the keypad.)
5. Check the reference level:
a. Press the AMPLITUDE keyonthefrontpanel.
b. Make sure that the r eference level is set to 0 dBm with the Ref Level side
key. Check that 0 dBm is displayed on the upper left side of the graticule.
(See Figure 9.)
c. Use the general purpose knob to set the reference level to -30 dBm.
d. Confirm that A/D OVERFLOW is indicated in the red box at the top
center of the screen. Make sure that -30 dBm is displayed on the upper
left side of the graticule and that the spectrum waveform is distorted.
(See Figure 9.)
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Figure 9: Reference level setting and A/D overflow indicator
e. Using the numeric keypad, set the reference level back to 0 dBm. (Press 0
→ ENTER, in that order, on the keypad.)
6. Check the spectrogram display:
a. Press t
b. Press the S/A with Spectrogram side key. Check that the spectrogram is
c. Press the RUN/STOP key on the front panel to stop data acquisition.
he S/A keyonthefrontpanel.
yed on the lower side of the screen. (See Figure 10.)
displa
m that the trace display freezes and PAUSE is displayed in the
Confir
status indicator at the top right of the screen.
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Figure 10: Spectrogram display
Powering Off the Analyzer
Turn off the power switch on the front panel.
CAUTION. When you power on or off the analyzer, you must use the front-panel
power switch. Failure to do so may cause the operating system to shut down
improp
When you power on the analyzer again, wait at least 10 seconds after the last
power
When you press the front-panel ON/STANDBY switch, the analyzer starts a
shut
power off. The LED next to the power switch changes to orange. Avoid using the
rear-panel power switch or disconnecting the power cord to power off the analyzer.
To completely remove power to the analyzer, perform the shutdown just described,
and then set the power switch on the rear panel to off.
erly.
off.
down process (including a Windows shutdown) to preserve settings and then
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