Tektronix H500, SA2500 User Manual
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H500 Spectrum Analyzer
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User Manual
*P071311500*
071-3115-00
H500 Spectrum Analyzer
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ZZZ
User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-3115-00
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Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14150 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O . Bo x 50 0
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
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 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 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 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 DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General safety summary .................................................................................................................... v
Compliance information ................................................................................................................... viii
EMC compliance..................................................................................................................... viii
Safety compliance .................................................................................................................... xi
Environmental considerations ........................................................................................................ xi
Preface..................................................................................................................................... xiv
Key features.......................................................................................................................... xiv
Documentation....................................................................................................................... xv
Instrument and PC software.........................................................................................................xv
Conventions used in this manual................................................................................................... xvii
Preventing personal injury from lightning .......................................................................................... xviii
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 1
Standard accessories................................................................................................................. 1
Operating considerations ............................................................................................................. 3
Installing batteries..................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting the AC adapter . .. ........................................................................................................ 7
Charging the batteries ................................................................................................................ 8
Battery maintenance and handling ................................................................................................... 9
Powering on and off the instrument, and functional verification.................................................................... 10
Calibrate the touch screen........................................................................................................... 11
Setting date and time ................................................................................................................ 13
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Getting acquainted with your instrument.................................................................................................. 16
Operating basics........................................................................................................................... 30
Starting the H500 spectrum analyzer application................................................................................... 14
Setting display colors................................................................................................................ 15
Instrument elements ................................................................................................................. 16
Power On/Standby and status panel . ............................................................................................... 17
Input/Output connectors . .. .......................................................................................................... 18
Signal connectors. ................................................................................................................... 19
The user interface.................................................................................................................... 20
Getting help .......................................................................................................................... 29
Enabling signal standards ........................................................................................................... 30
Enabling signal types . ............................................................................................................... 31
Select a measurement type ......................................................................................................... 32
Spectrum/Spectrogram measurements ............................................................................................. 33
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spectrum display.............................................................................................................. 38
DPX
Amplitude vs. time measurement ................................................................................................... 42
IF output.............................................................................................................................. 46
Triggering ............................................................................................................................ 47
Signal classification.................................................................................................................. 52
iMap measurement mapping mode ................................................................................................. 64
Measurement data logging ..........................................................................................................82
Remote instr
ument access ................................................................................................................ 85
Configure the instrument network settings.......................................................................................... 85
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Configure the instrument ActiveSync settings ...................................................................................... 87
Configure ActiveSync on the PC .................................................................................................... 88
Remote control using Virtual CE .................................................................................................... 91
Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 93
Index
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General safety summary
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
General safety summary
Use proper power cord.
Observe all terminal ratings.
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.
accessible to the user at all times.
Do not operate without covers.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
service personnel.
Avoid exposed circuitry.
Replace batteries properly.
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Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product
The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating.
General safety summary
Recharge batteries properly.
Use proper AC adapter.
Recharge batteries for the recommended charge cycle only.
Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING.
CAUTION.
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
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.
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The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Compliance information
Compliance information
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.
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use.
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
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
EN 61000-3-2:2006.
EN 61000-3-3:1995.
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AC power line harmonic emissions
Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
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Compliance information
European contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
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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
To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4
When the application of a test with transient electromagnetic phenomenon results in the product rebooting, the self-recovery time
can exceed 10 seconds. For example, at the 0% for 250 cycle Voltage Interruption test of IEC 61000-4-11.
5
Residual spurious signals can typically increase up to a level of -30 dBm with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test.
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Residual spurious signals can typically increase up to a level of -70 dBm with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test.
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Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test levels
(IEC 61000-4-11).
Australia / New Zealand declaration of conformity – EMC
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.
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Compliance information
Baker & McKenzie
Level 27, AMP Centre, 50 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Safety compliance
ANSI/UL61010-1:2004. Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1:2004. Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
EN 61010-1:2001. Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
IEC61010-1:2001. Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
ISA 82.02.01. Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
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:
Compliance information
Equipment recycling.
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.
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Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
Compliance information
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 electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Battery recycling.
Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Always check and
follow your applicable regulations before disposing of any battery. Contact Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(www.rbrc.org) for U.S.A. and Canada, or your local battery recycling organization.
Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles.
Place only discharged batteries in a battery collection container. Use electrical tape or other approved covering over the
battery connection points to prevent short circuits.
Mercury notification.
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.
Perchlorate materials.
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
The Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack in this product must be recycled or disposed of properly.
This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to
This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
Transporting Lithium-Ion batteries
The capacity of the Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack in this product is under 100 Wh. The lithium equivalent content has been
shown to meet the applicable requirements as defined by the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38.3.
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Compliance information
Always check all applicable local, national, and international regulations before transporting a Lithium-Ion battery.
Transporting an end-of-life, damaged, or recalled battery may, in certain cases, be specifically limited or prohibited.
The battery pack must be adequately protected against short-circuit or damage during transport.
Restriction of hazardous substances
This product is classified as an industrial monitoring and control instrument, and is not required to comply with the substance
restrictions of the recast RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU until July 22, 2017.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the features and basic operation of the H500 Spectrum Analyzer. For more detailed information on specific
fields or tasks, tap the help buttons in the application to open the online help for those items.
Key features
The H500 Spectrum Analyzer is a rugged, multi-standard spectrum analyzer, signal analysis, and interference mapping tool
optimized for field use. Key features include:
Spectrum analyzer input frequency range of 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz covers most modern signal sources
DPX™ Spectrum color bitmap display that shows signal rate-of-occurrence and trace shape changes to help highlight
short-duration signal features
Plot measurements directly onto geo-referenced maps (using GPS) or image maps for on-site analysis of interference and
coverage problems
Signal profiles for analyzing and classifying signals
Amplitude vs. Time measurement (similar to a Zero-Span measurement on a swept-IF spectrum analyzer)
Multiple signal markers, signal traces, and trace modes provide flexible measurement capabilities
Spectrogram display for detection of intermittent signals
Key RF measurements
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Documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and operation (overviews)
Help using the application Online Help
Instrument and PC software
The following instrument software upgrades and PC tools are available on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). You
must have a valid software key for the instrument serial number to install instrument software. PC-based software tools do not
require an option key.
H500 Software Upgrade Archive File The H500 upgrade archive file upgrades the H500 instrument software to
H500 PC Application Installation File The H500 Spectrum Analyzer PC simulator software provides a PC simulation
H500 Spectrum Analyzer User Manual.
about how to put your instrument into service, guides to user interface controls, and
key application examples.
. The online help is context sensitive, displaying information appropriate
for the active screen or the selected help button. (See page 29,
the latest version.
of the instrument functionality. The simulator can display saved instrument
measurement results, create and edit mask test files, and so on. The only limit
to the PC simulator is that it cannot take measurements.
The user manual contains general information
Getting help
.)
Preface
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Preface
iMap Converter PC Application Installation File The iMap Converter PC tool lets you convert image or industry-standard
coordinate maps to GSF-format map files for use with the instrument iMap
mapping function. The iMap Converter tool also lets you add coordinate
information to image files or create coordinate map files from applications
such as Microsoft MapPoint.
Signal DB Editor PC Application Installation File The signal database editor lets you edit the instrument signal database files to
customize signal definitions.
USB Slave Device PC Registration Utility The USB slave device registration software enables a PC to communicate
with the instrument through a USB cable. You must run this software before
using the VirtualCE software to remotely control the instrument over a USB
connection. You do not need to run this program if you plan to use VirtualCE to
remotely control the instrument over a network or RS-232 connection.
VirtualCE PC Application Installation File The VirtualCE PC application lets you remotely control your instrument from a
virtual interface on a PC or laptop. If you intend to use a USB cable to access
the instrument from the VirtualCE application, you must run the USB slave
device registration program before installing and using this application.
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Downloading software
Preface
Use your Web browser to go to
1.
Enter the product model number (
2.
Scroll through the list and select the appropriate link for a software item to show more information or to download the software.
3.
The instructions to install the software are on the Web download page for each software item or included with the downloaded file.
www.tektronix.com/software
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H500
Conventions used in this manual
The following icons are used in this manual:
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
.
Search by keyword
field and clickGo.
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Preface
Preventing personal injury from lightning
WARNING.
To prevent personal injury from the effects of lightning, exercise the following precautions when using this product:
Before connecting this product to any source
Check your local weather forecast for the possibility of thunderstorms or lightning.
If weather conditions could allow thunderstorms or lightning to develop, be sure to visually check the sky and weather
conditions in your area frequently.
If you can hear thunder or if you see lightning, do not connect this product to any source which may be exposed to the
effects of lightning.
Use your own good judgement and common sense. You must protect yourself from the effects of lightning.
You must assume that hazardous voltages will be present on exposed surfaces of this product if it is connected to a source
exposed to lightning. The insulation of this product will not protect you from these hazardous voltages.
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Do not connect this product to any source which might be subject to the effects of lightning
If thunderstorms or lightning are in your vicinity:
Preface
When weather conditions that could lead to lightning activity exist in your area,
before the cloud is close enough for you to hear thunder or see lightning.
When lightning strikes a structure or facility, current travels through rebar, concrete, pipes, cables, vent stacks, and electrical
system.
Lightning can induce electric and magnetic fields into structures and portions of wiring. The length of a conductor affected by
the magnetic field of a lightning strike may exceed two miles.
you could be at risk of a lightning strike
Be alert and aware of the effects o f lightning
When lightning strikes a conductor, which in turn introduces the current into an area some distance from the ground strike point,
equipment can be damaged and personnel injured if they become an indirect path in the completion of the ground circuit.
Conductors such as the braided shields of cables or unshielded wires will have significant transient currents flowing in them
in regions exposed to the electric field effect of lightning.
Induced voltages may cause breakdown of insulation in wiring at connectors and in electrical components or breakdown of air.
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Installation
Carefully unpack your instrument and verify that it includes the standard accessories.
Standard accessories
Accessory Tektronix part number
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H500, SA2500, H600, SA2600, RF Scout, Y400 and Y350C Lithium-Ion Battery Maintenance
Instructions
AC Power Adapter
Lithium-Ion Battery 146-0151-xx
GPS Antenna
Tilt stand 348-1661-xx
Soft carry case
VHF sniffer antenna with BNC connector
N to BNC adapter connector
2-meter USB cable, A to B
Audio jack mute plug (mute all audio output from the instrument speaker)
Installation
071-3115-xx
071-3117-xx
119-7288-xx
119-7424-xx
016-1775-xx
119-6609-xx
103-0045-xx
174-4401-xx
131-8284-xx
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Your instrument may also include optional accessories. Verify that the optional accessories you ordered are included with your
instrument. For a current list of accessories, upgrades, and options, including service options, available for your instrument,
visit the Tektronix Web site, www.tektronix.com.
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Operating considerations
AC Adapter Input voltage and current: 100 V - 240 V AC, 1.5 A
Input frequency: 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Output voltage and current: 24 V DC, 2.7 A
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature Range
Humidity
Altitude
RF Signal Input Input frequency range: 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz
Height: 25.5 cm. (10.0 in)
Width: 33 cm. (13 in)
Depth: 12.5 cm. (4.8 in)
Weight: 6.0 kg (13.25 lbs) , instrument and one battery
Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) specified performance, –10 °C to +50 °C
(14 °F to 122 °F) typical
Nonoperating: –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to 160 °F)
Battery charging: limited to 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
Operating and Nonoperating: 5% to 95% relative humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C, 5% to 45% RH above
+30 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing
Operating: Up to 4,600 m (15,092 ft.)
Nonoperating: Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.)
Coupling: AC
Input impedance: 50 Ω (nominal)
Maximum input power without damaging instrument: 50 W rms 10 kHz to 3.2 GHz, 15 W rms 3.2 GHz
to 6.2 GHz
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Cleaning
Clean the exterior surfaces of the instrument with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush.
Use a cloth or swab moistened with deionized or distilled water, or a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution for more stubborn stains, to
clean the instrument or touch screen; use just enough moisture to dampen the cloth or swab.
Use a gentle amount of force when cleaning the touch screen.
CAUTION.
Do not wash the front-panel On/Standby switch. Cover the switch while washing the instrument.
Do not spray liquids directly on the instrument or touch screen.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, or chemical cleaning agents that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents; they
can damage the instrument or touch screen. Do not use commercial glass cleaners to clean the touch screen.
Do not scrub the touch screen with excessive force while cleaning.
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Do not get moisture inside the instrument during exterior cleaning.
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