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RSA500A Series
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Installation and Safety
Instructions
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RSA500A Series
Real-Time Spectru
Installation and
mAnalyzers
Safety
Instructions
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that t his produ
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If any such product
proves defective during this w
the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective
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replaced parts, modules and
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the
defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges
prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to
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improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
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product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the e ffect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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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
Key Features.......................................... ............. vii
Standard accessories . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... . . . ... vii
Product options.................. ................................... ix
Optional accessories . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. ix
Service options ............... ...................................... ix
Documentation ................................. ..................... x
Installation ................... ............................................. 1
Prepare the PC........................................... ............ 1
Battery pack ........................ ................................. 3
AC adapter ............................................ ............... 7
Functional check ............. ....................................... 8
Front panel................. ........................................ 11
Operating requirements ............................. ................... 15
Cooling requirements ............................................ . 15
Environmental requirements .................................... . 16
Electrical ratings................................................... 17
Cleaning................................ ............................ 18
Compliance information ................... ............................ 19
EMC compliance.... .............................................. 19
Safety compliance........................ ......................... 20
Environmental considerations.................................... 22
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions i
Important safety information
Important safety information
This manual contains information and wa rnings 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 follow ing 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 adjustment.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you m ay need to access other parts of a larger
system. Read the safety sections of the other component 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
Use proper AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this
product
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this
product and certified for the country of use. Do not use the provid ed
power cord for other products.
ii RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions
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Important safety information
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes
or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Observe all terminal ratings. To a void fire or shock hazard, observe all
ratings and markings on t he 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 t he maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to
mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not op e rate this product with covers
or panels removed, or with the case open.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch 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 dam aged . 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 prevent
its further operation.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks
or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified
type and rating.
Recharge batteries properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended
charge cycle only.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Remove the input signals before
you clean the product.
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions iii
Important safety information
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the
manual for details on installin g the product so it has proper ventilation.
Provide a safe working environment. Avoid improper or prolo nged use of
keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard
or pointer use may r
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult
with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. 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 othe r property.
esult in serious injury.
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms m ay appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
iv RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions
Preface
The RSA500 Series are battery o
Analyzers that contain an acquisition system inside a small module. The
user interface and display are provided by the SignalVu-PC software
once it is installed on a Windo
all control and data signals to the instrument over the USB 3.0 cabl e .
If yo u do not wish to use Sign
Programming Interface (API) is provided to allow you to create your
own custom signal pro cessing application.
perated, portable Real-Time Spectrum
ws tablet (host PC). The host PC provides
alVu-PC, a Software Application
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This document contains the following information:
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions v
Preface
A list of standard and optional accessories
Installation procedure
Functional check procedure
Front and rear panel con necto r description
EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental
standards with which the instrument complies
vi RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions
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