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P.O. Box 500
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For product i nformation, 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 p roducts 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 attempts 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 TEKTR ON IX WITH RES PEC T 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 EXCLUSIVE 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
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Table of Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................................... iii
General safety summary......................................................................................................... iii
Service safety summary ......................................................................................................... v
Terms in this manual . .. .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... vi
Symbols and terms on the product . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . vi
Compliance information .............................................................................................................. vii
EMC compliance................................................................................................................ vii
Safety compliance.............................................................................................................. viii
Environmental considerations ................................................................................................... x
Preface................................................................................................................................. xi
Key Features .....................................................................................................................xi
Documentation .................................................................................................................. xii
Upgrades . . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .. .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .. xiii
Conventions used in this manual .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... xiii
Before installation...................................................................................................................... 1
Standard accessories .. . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . 1
Recommended accessories ... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . 2
Product options... . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . ... 2
Service options................................................................................................................... 3
Operating requirements. . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . 4
Introduction to the instrument ... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . ..... 6
Front panel (RSA7100) ... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .. .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . 6
Rear panel (RSA7100)... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . 7
Front panel (CTRL7100) . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .. . 8
Rear panel (CTRL7100) .. . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . . 9
How to clean the instrument.................................................................................................... 10
How to return the instrument ................................................................................................... 10
Installation............................................................................................................................. 11
Connection and power on . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... 11
Power off ........................................................................................................................12
fy instrument operation .. . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . 12
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How to activate Microsoft Windows 10.. . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . 14
How to connect and disconnect an instrument .. . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .. 15
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 16
Basic concepts .................................................................................................................. 16
Elements ofthe display ......................................................................................................... 18
Display categories . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . ... . . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . .22
Select displays ..................................................................................................................23
Start and stop an acquisition ................................................................................................... 30
Markers.......................................................................................................................... 31
IQFlow ........................................................................................................................... 35
Timing reference ................................................................................................................ 42
Table of Content
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Table of Content
Index
s
Print.............................................................................................................................. 44
Save data........................................................................................................................46
Recall data ......................................................................................................................49
Record data to RAID............................................................................................................ 50
Plot measurem
ents on a map .................................................................................................. 51
Advanced techniques . .... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . .... . . 65
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Important safet
y information
Important saf
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.
To safely perform service on this product, additional inform ation is provided at the end of this section. (See page v,
Service safety summary.)
ety information
General safety summary
Use the prod
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
adjustme
Before us
This pro
uct only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product
nt.
e, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
duct is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use pers
While us
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.
onal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
ing this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the o ther
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.
Do not use the provided power cord for other products.
nd the product.
Grou
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.
Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.
Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
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Important safet
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product man
Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the 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 operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
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 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 cord. Cl early 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.
y information
ual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the Measurement
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a
warm environment.
Do not op
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
erate in an explosive atmosphere.
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.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects
ny of the openings.
into a
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for v iewing the display
and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use
may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics p ro fessional to avoid stress
injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product.
WARNING. The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or
carrying the product. Use a two-person lift or a mechanical aid.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
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Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only
qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary
before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Important safet
y information
Disconnect
power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.
power.
To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect
power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
Verify sa
fety after repair.
Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
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Important safet
y information
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 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 m arking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature o f the
potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to
refer the user to ratings
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
in the manual.)
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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
EU EMC Direct
Meets intent of Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-1. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
1234
use.
CISPR 11. R
IEC 61000
IEC 61000
IEC 61000
IEC 6100
IEC 6100
adiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity
-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity
-4-4. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
0-4-5. Power line surge immunity
0-4-6. Conducted RF immunity
formation
ive
5
6
IEC 6100
IEC 610
0-4-8. Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
00-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 610
00-3-3.
Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European contact.
Mfr. Compliance Contact
Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19‐045
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
www.tek.com
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 standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3
For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low impedance
connection between the cable shield and the connector shell should be used.
4
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
5
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to -60 dBm at 80 MHz to 1 GHz and to -45 dBm at 1.4 GHz to
2.7 GHz when the instrument is subjected to electromagnetic interference per the IEC 61000-4-3 test.
6
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to -55 dBm when the instrument is subjected to electromagnetic
interference per the IEC 61000-4-6 test.
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Compliance info
rmation
Australia / New Zealand EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-1. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A.
Safety compliance
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information.
EU low vo lta
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General R equirements.
ge directive
U.S. nationally recognized testing laboratory listing
UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General R equirements.
Canadi
an certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
Additional compliances
IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General R equirements.
ipment type
Equ
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety class
ass 1 – grounded product.
Cl
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Compliance info
rmation
Pollution degree descriptions
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 t he 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. O ccasionally 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 rating
Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.
IP rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
Measurement and overvoltage category descriptions
Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following
ories ( see specific ratings marked on the product and in the manual).
categ
ory II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar points).
Categ
gory III. In the building wiring and distribution system.
Cate
gory IV. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.
Cate
NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an o vervoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a
measurement category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating.
Mains overvoltage category rating
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
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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 c ontain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. 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 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
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Preface
The Tektronix RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer offers real time spectrum analysis up to 800 MHz bandwidth, a
14 GHz frequency range (26.5 GHz optional), and streaming storage of up to 2 hours of seamless data at full bandwidth. The
RSA7100 is paired with the high-performance CTRL7100 instrument controller running SignalVu-PC. The SignalVu-PC
application provides all control and data signals to the instrument over the PCIe cable.
Key Features
16 kHz to 14/26.5 GHz frequency range
High performance spectrum analysis for advanced design verification with -134 dBc/Hz phase noise at 1 GHz, 10 kHz
offset and typical amplitude accuracy of 0.5 dB at 10 GHz
Standard 320 MHz real time bandwidth; internal preamplifier to 3.6 G Hz
Available 800 MHz acquisition bandwidth at frequencies > 3.6 G Hz for advanced Radar, communications, and spectrum
managemen
Preface
t requirements
Real time
Streamin
environment recording and analysis of long event sequences
Simultaneous streaming and real time analysis for real time monitoring of recording events
Standard real time spectrum analysis with DPX spectrum/spectrogram
Standard measurements including channel power, ACLR, CCDF, OBW/EBW, spurious search and
amplitude/frequency/phase versus time provides a complete tool set for development work
Internal GPS receiver available for precise time stamping of events; timing reference sources include GPS, IRIG-B
AM, IRI
IQFlow
LVDS
performance: 419 nsec for 100% Probability of Intercept at full signal level
g capture to internal RAID of over 2 hours (maximum 2.75 hours) at full 800 MHz bandwidth enables
G-B DC, and 1PPS
™ provides continuous streaming of IQ data from the device to one or more clients, including API, 40 GbE, and
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Preface
Documentation
The following documentation is available for your Tektronix RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. For the most
current documentation, refer to the Tektronix Web site at www.tek.com/manuals.
Product documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and basic
operation
In-depth operation
Programming commands
(SCPI)
Programming commands
(API)
Specifications and
performance verification
Data security
RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start User Manual
This manual contains general information about how to put your instrument into service
and provides guides to user interface controls. This manual is available in printed form
and as a PDF file. It is available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Russian.
SignalVu–PC H elp
The Help contains detailed information about how to operate the analyzer and
measurements. The Help is available in a browse-able chm file and as a PDF file in the
SignalVu-PC application in the Help button menu.
SignalVu-PC Programmer Manual
This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use. This manual
is available as a PDF file.
RSA7100 Series API P rogrammer Manual
This manual contains descriptions of API programming commands and their use. This
manual is available as a PDF file.
RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Specifications and Performance
Verification Manual
This manual contains the instrument specifications and procedures to check instrument
performance against warranted characteristics. This manual is available as a PDF file.
RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Declassification and Security Instructions
This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove memory
devices. This document is available as a PDF file.
Demonstration guides
Interference Hunting
This demonstration guide shows how spectrum management operators can discover and capture signals of interest,
using Swept DPX, with as short as 100 us duration and 100% Probability of Intercept (POI) that would be easily hidden
with traditional instruments. DPX can now be used to sweep across the entire instrument’s frequency range. With
traditional swept spectrum analyzers and vector signal analyzers, only 1 spectrum trace is displayed. With Swept
DPX, the instrument dwells at each step to build the entire spectrum with thousands of spectrums displayed in a way
that is usable for the engineers or spectrum managers.
EMC Precompliance and EMC testing
With this demonstration guide, you will explore what you c an do with the Tektronix USB spectrum analyzer with EMCVu.
Applications range from simple frequency / amplitude measurements of RF signals to real-time and modulation analysis
that provide you with a complete system view of your device under test.
Signal Locating
RSA Map tool in the Tektronix RSA/SignalVu-PC/SPECMON lets you use an on-screen map to record the location and
value of RSA/SignalVu-PC/SPECMON measurements. With RSA Map you can use a GPS receiver to automatically
position measurements at your current location on maps with geophysical reference information. The example in this
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Preface
Demo guide uses a free online m apping source OpenStreetMap to capture maps. OpenStreetMap is a collaborative
project to crea
native format, bitmap image, and embeddable HTML.
LTE
In this demonstration guide, you will learn how to make LTE downlink measurements either using RSA demo board for
base station transmitter tests, or using an antenna for the over-the-air signal analysis.
Internet of Things (IoT)
In this demonstration guide, you will learn how to use Tektronix USB RSA to make the standard certification tests on
IoT devices
where they will be deployed. There are a number of technologies to choose from, including Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®,
ZigBee®, and LoRa®. However, to adhere to the standard, new products will need to meet qualification as defined per
the standar
additional significant development cost.
SignalVu-PC
This demonstration guide is designed to help you understand the benefits of SignalVu PC for analysis of waveforms
captured by Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO Series digital oscilloscopes, MDO4000 Multi-Domain Oscilloscopes and Tektronix
Real Time
Monudaltion, Multi-domain oscilloscope acquisitions, AM/FM/PM/Audio Analysis, Signal Monitoring with RTSA
waveforms, and WLAN 802.11ac Signal Analysis.
te a free editable map of the world. It can capture a map anywhere in the world and can export it in its
. W ireless technology standards are needed to ensure that products can interoperate within the ecosystem
d selected. Failing qualification can mean design turns that will delay the final product release and draw
Signal Analyzers. Applications include: CW Tone, Wideband Radar, Hopping Waveforms, Wideband
Upgrade
s
Hardware
RAID up
grades are available for the CTRL7100. See the CTRL7100 and RSA7100 datasheets on www.Tek.com for details.
Software
Check the Tektronix Web site for updated versions of the base version of the SignalVu-PC application at
www.Tek.com/downloads.
Optional SignalVu-PC licenses for additional capabilities are also available for order. See the SignalVu-PC datasheet on
www.Tek.com for details.
Conventions used in this manual
Sequence Step or Item
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Before installa
tion
Before instal
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.tek.com) for the
most current information.
lation
Standard accessories
The instrument ships with the follow ing acc essories.
Accessory Tektronix part number
Quick Start User Manual (this manual)
PCIe cable assembly, PCIe X8, straight connector on both ends,
Molex
(Ships with CTRL7100.)
3.5 mm Crown connector, female
Mini Display port to VGA cable
Mouse 119-7054-00
Keyboard 119-8814-00
Controller (CTRL7100) rackmount kit
Convertor (RSA7100) rackmount kit
LVDS RSA7100 Series Converter Kit
(When Option 05 is installed.)
Power cord
071-3504-xx
174-6990-00
—
174-7196-00
016-2120-00
016-2124-00
020-3185-00
See next table
International power cords
Your instrument was shipped with one of the following power cord options. Power cords 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.
CAUTION. To reduce risk of fire and shock, use the certified power cord provided with the product.
Opt. A 0 – North America power
Opt. A1 – Universal EUR power
Opt. A2 – United Kingdom power
Opt. A3 – Australia power
Opt. A5 – Switzerland power
Opt. A6 – Japan power
Opt. A10 – China power
Opt. A11 – India power
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tion
Opt. A12 – Braz
Opt. A991–Nop
1
When ordering the A99 option, it is the responsibility of the end user to be sure that a certified power cord, for the country or region in which it
is installed, is used with this instrument.
Recommended
Option Descriptio
174-6990-00
650-5991-00
119-7114-00
CTRL7100
X-RAID-B
CTRL7100UP
X-RAID-C
UP
Product options
The following options are available for your product. For the most updated list of product options, see the product datasheet
on www.Tek.com.
il power
ower cord
accessories
PCIe cable,
Additiona
5VGPSSMA
Replacem
12 1-TB drives included, customer installable
Replacement solid-state drives for products with option RSA7100 C7100-C or option CTRL7100 C.
16 2-TB drives included, customer installable
l 512 GB solid-state drive with Windows 10, SignalVu-PC installed
n
PCIE X8, Straight connector on both ends, Molex
antenna, 5 m cable (included with Option GPS)
ent solid-state drives for products with option RSA7100 C7100-B or option CTRL7100 B .
Option Description
RSA7100 05 Digital IQ through LVDS. The LVDS card comes installed on the CTRL7100 controller
RSA7100 14 Frequency range 16 kHz-14 GHz
RSA7100 16 Frequency range 16 kHz-26.5 GHz
RSA7100 GPS GPS receiver, includes IRIG-B and PPS connectors
RSA7100 NO-GPS No GPS receiver, or IRIG-B and PPS connectors, or calibration report with data
RSA7100 CAL Calibration report with data (ISO 17025)
RSA7100 GPS-CAL GPS receiver, IRIG-B and PPS connectors, and calibration report with data (ISO17025)
RSA7100 SV09
(mandatory option)
RSA7100 C7100-A Controller, no RAID m emory
RSA7100 C7100-B Controller, RAID memory, >40 minutes recording time at 800 MHz bandwidth (requires
RSA7100 C7100-C Controller, RAID memory, > 120 minutes recording time at 800 MHz bandwidth (requires
High performance real time (export class 3A002), node-locked license
STREAMNL/FL-SVPC)
STREAMNL/FL-SVPC)
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SignalVu-PC licenses for RSA7100 only
The following table shows the SignalVu-PC options that are exclusive to the RSA7100 and that can be installed at the factory
(node-locked licenses). Many of these are also available as floating licenses. For a full list of SignalVu-PC options for use with the
RSA7100 and other spectrum analyzers compatible with SignalVu-PC, see the SignalVu-PC datasheet on www.Tek.com.
Option License type Description
B800NL-SVPC
CUSTOM-APINLSVPC
STREAMNL-SVPC
SVMHNL-SVPC
SVPHNL-SVPC
TRIGHNL-SVPC
SV25HNL-SVPC
SV2CHNL-SVPC
PHASNL-SVPC
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked
Node-locked License; Phase Noise measurements
License; 800 MHz acquisition bandwidth - RSA7100
License; Streaming IQ data to a custom API application
License; RSA7100 streaming data to RAID and 40 GbE
License; General Purpose Modulation Analysis to work with analyzer of
any acquisition bandwidth and MDO
License; Pulse Analysis to work with analyzer of any acquisition bandwidth
and MDO
License; Advanced triggers (Frequency Mask, Density) to work with
RSA7100 analyzer
License; WLAN 802.11ac measurement to work with analyzer of any
acquisition bandwidth and MDO (requires SV23 and SV24)
License; WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac with connection to MDO4000B to
work with analyzer of any acquisition bandwidth and MDO
Service options
nstrument includes a 1 year warranty. Read the warranty statement at the front of this manual for details.
The i
ion number
Opt
Purchased with instrument
G3 Three Year Gold Care Plan
G5 Five Year Gold Care Plan
Des
cription
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Operating requirements
Power supply requirements
The power supply requirements for your instrument and controller are listed in the following table.
WARNING. To r
operating voltage range.
Source voltage and f
Power consumption 400 W maximum. Maximum line
educe the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the
RSA7100 CRTL7100
requency
100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50
currentis4.5Aat9
300 W, typical.
0 V line.
/60 Hz
100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50
500 W maximum. Maximum line current is
5.5Aat90Vline.
400 W, typical.
/60 Hz
Over current protection. A 15 A circuit breaker located on the instrument rear panel will trip if an over current condition
is encountered. This will help prevent damage to the instrument. You can reset the circuit breaker by first disconnecting the
power cable, pressing the circuit breaker to reset it, and then reconnecting the power cable.
Environmental requirements
The environmen
ensure that the instrument has warmed up for 20 minutes and meets the environmental requirements listed here.
Requirement RSA7100 CTRL7100
Temperature
Operating 0 °C to +40 °C (
Non-operating
Relative humidity, non-condensing
Operating 10% to 90% up to 40 °C 40% to 70% up to 35 °C
Altitude
Operating Up to 2,000 m (6,561 feet) Up to 3,000 m (9,842 feet)
Non-opera
tal requirements for the instrument and controller are listed in the following table. For instrument accuracy,
ting
+32°Fto+104°F)
–20 °C to +60 °
Up to 12,000 m (39,370 feet) Up to 12,000 m (39,370 feet)
C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
+10 °C to +35 °
–20 °C to +60 °
C(+50°Fto+95°F)
C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Physica
Specific
Width
Height
Lengt
Weight
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l specifications
ation
h/Depth
RSA7100 CTRL710
m (17.54 in)
445.5 m
m (6.79 in)
177.1 m
mm (22.75 in)
577.9
ight: 24.2 kg (53.2 lb)
Net we
177.8 m
450.9 m
mm (26 in)
660.4
g (52.4 lb) with Option C7100-B)
23.8 k
0
m (7.0 in)
m (17.75 in)
Before installa
Cooling
Clearance requirements for the RSA7100. Observe these clearance requirements for the RSA7100 when placing it
on a cart, bench, or rack.
Top/bottom: 44.45 mm (1.75 in)
Sides: 44.45 mm (1.75 in)
Rear: 76.2 mm (3.0 in)
Ensure that no outside fans are blowing into the RSA7100 rear fans.
Clearance requirements for the CTRL7100. Observe these clearance r equirements for the controller when placing it
on a cart, bench, or rack.
Top/bottom: 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Sides: 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Front/rear: 76.2 mm (3.0 in)
Rackmounting the RSA7100 and CTRL7100
tion
This system ships with a rackmount kit for each instrument. Instructions for installing the rackmounts are supplied in
the kits. Neither of these rackmounts is meant for use in vehicles. They are intended only for racks in a stationary
environment, such as a laboratory or factory. If a vehicle rackmount is desired, a tray plus perimeter clamp should be
used instead of the rails.
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Introduction to
the instrument
Introduction to the instrument
Connectors and controls are identified and described in the following images and text.
Front panel (RSA7100)
The following figure shows the connections and indicators on the front panel of the RSA7100.
Figure 1: RSA7100 with Option GPS includes the IRIG-B and 1 PPS connectors
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Power status indicator is lit when the convertor (RSA7100) is on.
PCIe port used to connect the convertor (RSA7100) to the controller (CTRL7100) with a PCIe cable to
establish a connection through the SignalVu-PC application.
GPS antenna port is a SMA female connector that can be used to connect an optional G NS S antenna.
Noise Source Control port is a BNC female connector that outputs 28 V DC at 140 mA to drive an
rnal noise source.
exte
gger In port is a BNC female external trigger input connector.
Tri
erence Out port is a BNC female connector for reference frequency output.
Ref
ference In port is a B NC female connector for reference frequency input.
Re
F In is a 40 GHz Planar Crown bulkhead with 3.5 mm female coax adapter for RF input.
R
RIG-B port is a BNC female connector for IRIG-B signal input.
I
(Option GPS required.)
1 PPS port is a SMA connector for pulse-per-second signal input.
(Option GPS required.)
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Rear panel (RSA7100)
The following figure shows the connections and indicators on the rear panel of the RSA7100.
Item Description
1
2
3
4 LAN connector.
5
6
Power connector used to supply power to the convertor. The CTRL7100, however, actually turns
the convertor on.
A 15 A circuit breaker switch located on the instrument rear panel will trip if an over current condition is
encoun
disconnecting the power cable, pressing the circuit breaker switch to reset it, and then reconnecting
the power cable.
Inhibit voltage MON connector.
Inhibit mode switch (Manual/Default).
Fan switch (High / Auto).
Introduction to
tered. This will help prevent damage to the instrument. You can reset the circuit breaker by first
the instrument
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the instrument
Front panel (CTRL7100)
The following figure shows the connections and indicators on the front panel of the CTRL7100.
Item Description
1 Reserved.
2
3IDbu
4
5
6 Pow
7
8
9RAIDdrives.
USB connectors.
tton with integrated LED.
Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button. Acts as a reset button that cannot be ignored by any hardware or
Nonsoftware that is masking out interrupts.
System reset button.
er button with integrated LED.
Peripheral bay.
Status LEDs.
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Rear panel (CTRL7100)
The following figure shows the connections and indicators on the rear panel of the CTRL7100.
Introduction to
the instrument
Item Description
1 Power connector used to supply power to the controller.
2
3
4
5
6 LAN connectors.
7
8 ID LED.
9
10
11
VGA port for monitor. (Not used.)
USB connectors (2.0).
LAN connector. (Not used.)
Super Speed USB connectors.
Post (Power On Self Test) ID. If a failure occurs, the specific ID indicates the test at which the failure
occurred.
40 GbE port with status LEDs.
LVDS port with status LEDs.
CAUTION. The pins and casing of the 80-pin connector on the LVDS port in the CTRL7100 controller
are fragile. Use great care when disconnecting and connecting the ribbon cable. If the pins are bent or
the casing broken, the LVDS card in the controller may need to be replaced.
PCIe port used to connect the convertor (RSA7100) to the controller (CTRL7100) with a PCIe cable to
establish a connection through the SignalVu-PC application.
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Introduction to
Item Description
12 Display ports.
13
the instrument
S-video port.
NOTE. The CTRL
How to clean
When necessary, clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. If any dirt remains,
use a cloth or swab dipped in a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. Use a swab to clean narrow s paces around controls and
connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument because they might damage the instrument.
CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during exterior cleaning; use just enough moisture to dampen the
cloth or swab. Use only deionized or distilled water when cleaning. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser
and rinse with deionized or distilled water. Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they might damage the c hassis. Avoid
chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.
7100 does not come with built-in audio. You can install a USB audio device if you desire audio capabilities.
the instrument
Howtoreturntheinstrument
If you return your instrument to Tektronix:
Back up any user software on the hard disk. You may need to reinstall the software after your instrument is returned.
When repacking the instrument for shipment, use the original packaging. If the packaging is unavailable or unfit for use,
t your local Tektronix representative to obtain new packaging.
contac
e shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
Seal th
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