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RSA5100A Series
Real-Time Signal Analyzers
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Quick Start User Manual
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RSA5100A Series
Real-Time Signal Analyzers
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Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-2838-06
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P.O. Box 500
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USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
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 a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from a ttempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND E XCLU S IVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General safety summary ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... iii
Compliance Information............................................................................................................... v
EMC Compliance................................................................................................................. v
Safety Compliance............................................................................................................... vi
Environmental Considerations................................................................................................. viii
Preface................................................................................................................................. ix
Key Features .....................................................................................................................ix
Documentation ...................................................................................................................x
Software Upgrades. ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . . xi
Conventions Used in This Manual....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . xi
Installation.............................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
RSA5100A Series Standard Accessories... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... 1
Optional Accessories ....... . . . . ....... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ........ . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 2
RSA5100A Series Options... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . . 3
Operating Considerations........................................................................................................ 4
Connecting to the Instrument.... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . 5
Powering On the Instrument..................................................................................................... 6
Powering Off the Instrument..................................................................................................... 6
Removing the Power............................................................................................................. 6
Operating System Restore....................................................................................................... 7
Adding an External Monitor...................................................................................................... 8
Inspecting the Instrument....................................................................................................... 12
User Maintenance. . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . 13
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 15
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . 15
Basic Concepts.................................................................................................................. 24
Navigating Displays............................................................................................................. 26
Selecting Displays...............................................................................................................27
Connecting a Signal. . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . 33
Starting and Stopping Acquisitions ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 34
Markers.......................................................................................................................... 36
Touchscreen Actions............................................................................................................ 39
Printing .......................................................................................................................... 41
Saving Data ..................................................................................................................... 43
Recalling Data...................................................................................................................44
Advanced Techniques. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . 46
Index
Table of Content
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General safety s
ummary
General safet
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may 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.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid 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.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; it
must rem
grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making c onnections to the input or output
ain accessible to the user a t all times.
y summary
Do not op
Do not o
qualified service personnel.
erate without covers.
perate with suspected failures.
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating.
Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive a tmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Provide proper ventilation.
proper ventilation.
Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product s o it has
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General safety s
Termsinthismanual
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 other property.
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms may 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.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
ummary
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Compliance Info
rmation
Compliance In
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use.
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:20
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
1234
formation
01. Electrostatic discharge immunity
5
6
7
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1
This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standar
3
To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4
At the IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage-Interruption Transient Immunity test at 0% for 250 cycles, the EUT reboots and can take greater
than 10 seconds to recover.
5
Performance degradation information for the IEC 61000-4-3 test: Residual spurious signals can typically increase to -55 dBm with
exposure to the disturbance levels of this test.
6
Performance degradation inf
either 55 dB below reference level or -75 dBm, with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test.
7
Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test levels
(IEC 61000-4-11).
ormation for the IEC 61000-4-6 test: Residual spurious signals can typically increase to the worse of
d may occur when this e quipmen t is connected to a test object.
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Compliance Info
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – E MC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and
EN 61326-2-1:2006.
Australia / New Zealand contact.
rmation
Baker & McKe
Level 27, AM
50 Bridge St
Sydney NSW
nzie
P Centre
reet
2000, Australia
Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing
UL 61010-1:2004, 2ndEdition. Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
ratory use. Part 1.
labo
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Equipment Type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class
Class 1 – grounded product.
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rmation
Pollution Degree Description
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment
for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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rmation
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The
equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural
resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste ele ctrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web
site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury N
to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, refer to the E-cycling
Central Web page (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
otification.
This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due
Perchlorate Materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium coin cell batteries. According to the
state of California, CR lithium coin cells are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
roduct has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
This p
Directive.
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Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers. For more
detailed information, see the online help for your instrument.
RSA5103A
RSA5106A
RSA5115A
RSA5126A
Key Features
The RSA5100A Series is a family of high-performance real-time signal analyzers. Key features include:
Digital Phosphor Spectrum analysis, which greatly reduces the amount of time to recognize and identify a fault
DPX Density triggering (Option 200) to easily capture instabilities, transients and hidden signals that are impossible
for other
Preface
signal analyzers to catch
Conventi
other measurements
Easy event-based capture o f transient RF signals by triggering on changes in the frequency domain using
Tektronix-exclusive Frequency M ask Triggering
Time domain triggering capability: Runt Triggers, Holdoff Trigger, and Time Qualification to all of the instrument triggers
(Option
Multi-
Conven
formats
Seamless capture of signals in up to 110 MHz spans
onal spectrum analysis controls and functions including fast tuning, markers, phase noise, spurious and
200)
domain displays that provide an intuitive understanding of time-varying RF signals
tional Vector Signal Analysis capability available (Option 21) with modulation analysis for >20 popular modulation
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Preface
Documentation
The following documentation is available for your analyzer. The product documentation CD provided contains documents
available at the time of publication. For the most current documentation, refer to the Tektronix Web site.
To read about Use these documents
Installation and operation
(overviews)
In-depth operation and
user interface help
Application examples Application Examples Manual
Programming commands Programmer Manual
Specifications and
performance verification
User service
Data security
Quick Start User Manual
The quick start user manual contains general information about how to put your instrument
into service and guides to user interface controls. This manual is available in printed
form and as a PDF file.
RSA5100A Series, English, Tektronix part number 071-2838-XX.
RSA5100A Series, Simplified Chinese, Tektronix part number 071-2839-XX.
RSA5100A Series, Japanese, Tektronix part number 071-2840-XX.
RSA5100A Series, Russian, Tektronix part number 071-2841-XX.
Online help
The online help contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument. The
online help is available as a PDF file.
RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 077-1040-XX.
This manual provides practical examples of using the analyzer to accomplish tasks. This
manual is available as a PDF file.
RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 071-2834-XX.
This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use. This manual
is available as a PDF file.
RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 077-0523-XX.
Specifications and Performance Verification Manual
This manual contains the instrument specifications and a procedure to check instrument
performance against warranted characteristics. This manual is available as a PDF file.
RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 077-0520-XX.
Service Manual
This manual provides a list of replaceable parts, care and maintenance information, and
information for servicing the instrument to the module level. This manual is available
as a PDF file.
RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 077-0522-XX.
Declassification and Security Instructions
This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove memory
devices.
RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series, Tektronix part number 077-0521-XX.
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Software Upgrades
Software option upgrades are available. Software upgrades for options become operational only after you enter a valid
option key for the specific analyzer model and serial number.
To check for upgrades:
1. Use your Web browser to go to www.tektronix.com/software.
2. Enter the product name (for example RSA5106A) to find available software upgrades.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Preface
The follow
Sequence
Step
ing icons are used throughout this manual:
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network
PS2 SVGA USB
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Installation
Before Installation
Unpack the instrument, and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Optional accessories and
instrument options are also listed in this section. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current
information.
RSA5100A Series Standard Accessories
Your instrument comes with the following accessories: quick start user manual (languages are listed below), product
documentation CD, power cord, BNC-N adapter, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and instrument front cover.
Installation
Product Do
RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual is available in the following languages:
RSA5100A Series Product Documentation CD, Tektronix part number 063-4314-XX.
cumentation
English, Tektronix part number 071-2838-XX.
Simplified Chinese, Tektronix part number 071-2839-XX.
Japanese, Tektronix part number 071-2840-XX.
Russian, Tektronix part number 071-2841-XX.
Power Cords
A5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers are shipped with one of the following power cord options. Power cords
The RS
for use in North America are UL listed and CSA certified. Cords for use in areas other than North America are approved by at
least one authority acceptable in the country to which the product is shipped.
rnational Power Plugs
Inte
Opt. A0 - North America power
Opt. A1 - Universal EURO power
Opt. A2 - United Kingdom power
Opt. A3 - Australia power
Opt. A4 - 240 V, North America power
Opt. A5 - Switzerland power
Opt. A6 - Japan power
Opt. A10 - China power
Opt. A11 - India power
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Opt. A12 - Brazil power
Opt. A99 - No power cord
Optional Acce
RSA5100A
RTPA2A 2013;
P7330, P7313, P7350, P7350SMA, P7380, P7380SMA.
RSAVu 2013; Offline analysis software based on the RSA3000 platform for analysis supporting 3G wireless standards,
WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n).
065-0852-XX 2013; Additional Removable Hard Drive for use with Opt. 56
(Windows 7
Planar Cro
Planar Cro
Planar Cr
Planar Cr
Transit C
ssories
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Probe Adapter; Supports TekConnect probes P7225, P7240, P7260,
and instrument software pre-installed).
wn 3.5 mm female connector, Tektronix part number 131-9062-00.
wn 3.5 mm male connector, Tektronix part number 131-8822-00.
own Type N female connector, Tektronix part number 131-4329-00.
own SMA female connector, Tektronix part number 131-8689-00.
ase 2013; Tektronix part number 016-1963-00.
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RSA5100A Series Options
You can add the following options to your analyzer:
Option 09 - Adds Enhanced Real Time.
Option 10 - Adds Audio Analysis.
Option 11 - Adds Phase Noise and Jitter Measurement.
Option 12 - Adds Settling Time Measurement (Frequency and Phase).
Option 14 - Adds Noise Figure and Gain Measurement.
Option 20 - Adds advanced signal analysis (including pulse measurements).
Option 21 - Adds general-purpose digital modulation analysis.
Option 22 - Adds flexible OFDM analysis.
Option 23 - Adds WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p analysis.
Option 24 - Adds WLAN 802.11n analysis.
Option 25 - Adds WLAN 802.11ac analysis.
Option 26 - Adds APCO P25 measurement application.
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Option 40 - Adds 40 MHz real-time capture bandwidth.
Option 85 - Adds 85 MHz real-time capture bandwidth.
Option 110 - Adds 110 MHz real-time capture bandwidth.
Option 50 - Adds 1 MHz to 3/6.2 GHz Pre-Amplifier (RSA5103A/RSA5106A only).
Option 51 - Adds 1 M Hz to 15/26.5 GHz Pre-Amplifier (RSA5115A/RSA5126A only).
Option 52 - Adds frequency mask triggering.
Option 53 - Adds Memory, 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total.
Option 55 - Adds digital IQ output.
Option 56 - Removable hard disk drive (not compatible with Option 57 or Option 59).
Option 57 - Internal hard disk drive and CD-R/W drive (not compatible with Option 56).
Option 59 - Internal hard disk drive (not compatible with Option 56).
Option 200 - Adds Advanced DPX with D ensity, Time Qualified and Runt Triggers and Zero-Span.
Option 5040 - Comb
50 and 40 (RSA5103A/RSA5106A only).
Option 5085 - Combines Option 50 (Preamp) and Option 85 (85 MHz Acquisition BW). Mutually exclusive w ith Options
50 and 85 (RSA5103A/RSA5106A only).
Option 50110 - Combines Option 50 (Preamp) and Option 110 (110 MHz Acquisition BW). Mutually exclusive with
Options 50 and 110. (RSA5103A/RSA5106A only).
ines Option 50 (Preamp) and Option 40 (40 MHz Acquisition BW). Mutually exclusive with Options
Option MAP- Adds mapping capability.
RSA56KR - Rackmount for RSA5100A Series and RSA6100B Series analyzers.
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Installation
Operating Considerations
Power supply requirements
Source voltage and frequency Power consumption
100 – 240 V
115 V
RMS
RMS
,400
, 50/60 Hz
Hz
450 W maximum (all models)
Environmen
Characteristic Description
RSA5100A Series Operating temperature +10 °C to +40 °C
Non-opera
RSA5100A Humidity 90% up to 30 °C (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Operati
Non-operating
Cooling clearance
Bottom
Sides a
tal requirements
ting temperature
ng
nd back
-20 °C to +60 °C
80% relative humidity maximum when accessing the DVD drive
Above 30 °
Up to 300
12190 m (40,000 ft)
20 mm (0.79 in)
50 mm (1.97 in)
C it is limited by maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 °C
0 m (9843 ft)
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Installation
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the instrument on its side. Operate the instrument only when it is resting
on its feet
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, take extra care when lifting or moving the signal analyzer. The instrument is heavy and
requires extra care when moving it.
, located on the bottom of the case. Maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm.) clearance around ventilation openings.
Connecting to the Instrument
Connecting to a Network
Connect your keyboard, mouse, printer, and other accessories to your instrument before applying power. (Accessories with
USB connectors can be co
You can connect your in
network for printing, file sharing, Internet
access, and other functions. Consult your
network administrat
Windows utilities to configure the instrument
for your network.
Quick Tip
If you connect your
regular approved operating system updates, and using up-to-date antivirus software.
nnected before or after applying power.)
strument to a
or and use the standard
instrument to a network, you should protect your instrument by using an internet firewall, installing
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Installation
Powering On the Instrument
Powering Off the Instrument
Removing the Power
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Operating System Restore
RSA5115A and RSA5126A instruments contain an operating system restore file on a separate partition of the hard drive.
RSA5103A and RSA5106A Series instruments ship with operating system restore disks (DVDs). For these instruments, use
the operating system restore DVDs to restore the operating system should it become necessary.
If the operating system on an RSA5115A or RSA5126A need to be restored, use the following method to restore the
instrument operating system.
CAUTION. Using the restore process reformats the hard drive and reinstalls the operating system. All saved data is lost. If
possible, save important files to external media before performing a system restore.
1. Restart the instrument. During the boot-up process you will see the following message at the top of the screen: Starting
Acronis Loader... press F5 for Acronis Startup Recovery Manager
NOTE. To successfully complete the system restore, you must use the Windows version of the Acronis software. Using a
Macintosh® keyboard starts the DOS version of the Acronis software. Do not use a Macintosh keyboard.
2. Repeatedly press the F5 key until the Acronis True Image Tool opens. There is a 5-second time period from when the
message appears until the instrument proceeds with the normal instrument startup. If the instrument does not open the
Acronis application, power off the instrument, then power on the instrument and try again.
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3. Click Restore.
4. In the Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to restore the instrument operating system, or No to exit the restore process.
The restore process takes approximately 30 minutes; the actual time depends on the instrument configuration.
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Installation
Adding an External Monitor
Use the following procedure to add an external monitor for dual monitor configuration. Both the analyzer and the second
monitor must have the color set to True Color.
1. Power off the analyzer and the external
monitor.
2. Connect the external monitor to the
analyzer.
3. Power on the analyzer and the external
monitor.
8 RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual
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