Tektronix SPECMON3B, SPECMON6B, SPECMON26B Primary User
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SPECMONB Series
Real Time Spectrum Analyzers
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
*P071322900*
071-3229-00
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SPECMONB Series
Real Time Spectrum Analyzers
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-3229-00
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Tektronix, Inc.
14150 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
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 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
Standard Accessories. . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . 1
Optional Accessories ....... . . . . ....... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ........ . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 2
Options ........................................................................................................................... 2
Operating Considerations........................................................................................................ 3
Connecting to the Instrument.... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . 4
Powering On the Instrument..................................................................................................... 5
Powering Off the I
Removing the Power............................................................................................................. 5
Operating System Restore....................................................................................................... 6
Adding an External Monitor...................................................................................................... 7
Inspecting the Instrument....................................................................................................... 11
User Maintenance. . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . 12
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 14
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . 14
Basic Concepts.................................................................................................................. 22
Navigating Displays............................................................................................................. 24
Selecting Displays...............................................................................................................25
Connecting a Signal. . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . 31
Starting and Stopping Acquisitions ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 32
Markers.......................................................................................................................... 34
Touchscreen Actions............................................................................................................ 37
Printing .......................................................................................................................... 39
Saving Data ..................................................................................................................... 41
Recalling Data...................................................................................................................43
Plotting Measurements ona Map .............................................................................................. 44
Advanced Techniques. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . 57
Index
nstrument ..................................................................................................... 5
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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 connections 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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Compliance Info
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 d ry, 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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Compliance Info
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).
Perchlor
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.
Restric
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.
ate Materials.
tion of Hazardous Substances
This product contains one or more type CR lithium coin cell batteries. According to the
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Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the SPECMONB Series R eal-Time Spectrum Analyzers.
For more detailed information, see the instrument help.
SPECMON3B
SPECMON6B
SPECMON26B
Key Features
Leading real time technologies help to troubleshoot the toughest transient interferences in the field:
Unique Swept DPX enables “Real Time Scanning” of the whole 3 GHz – 26.5 GHz frequency range for transient
interference discovery
Up to 165 MHz real time BW for close-in signal discovery and capture
Best in class real-time capability to discover and capture signals with as short as 3.7 us duration with 100% Probability of
Intercept (POI) (Opt. 09)
Preface
Patented DPX Density Trigger, Frequency Mask Trigger, and advanced triggering allows capturing signals with as short
as 3.7 μs in the frequency domain and 9.1 ns in the time domain (Opt. 09)
Multiple-in-one design reduces total cost of ownership with less initial purchase cost and annual maintenance cost
Built-in mapping supports both manual and automatic “drive test” (standard feature). Commercial off-the-shelf third-party
GPS receiver supported via USB or Bluetooth connection
Standard Automated Pulse Analysis suite makes field pulse analysis (for example, airport radar) easier than ever
Large real-time memory simplifies the long time signal monitoring tasks (standard and Opt. 53). W hen working with
advanced triggering, the s ystem improves the data post-analysis efficiency by 10x. It eliminates many needs of a
standalone data recorder by offering up to 12 years storage of DPX Spectrogram/Waterfall Traces (Opt. 53) or up to
7 seconds of IQ data at 165 MHz BW (Opt. B16x). It also saves post-analysis time by only triggering and storing the
signal of interest according to the customer specified trigger conditions
Leading 3-in-1 multiple-domain correlation and analysis capability simplifies the instrumentation needs for time domain,
frequency domain and modulation domain analysis
Supports signal demodulation for over 20 general-purpose analog and digital signal types, including AM/FM demod
and flexible OFDM signal analysis
Comprehensive built-in standard field measurements such as Field Strength, Signal Strength, EMI test, Channel
Power, ACPR, OBW, and Spurious Search
Standard preamplifier provides simplified external connections and solid-state hard drive increases instrument
ruggedness
Industry-standard platform lowers system training cost; open data format improves asset utilization by providing compatibility
with industry standard products
Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) OS with support for Microsoft standard language localization
Captured IQ data can be saved into Matlab format for use with third-party software analysis tools
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Preface
Documentation
The following documentation is available with your Tektronix SPECMONB Series Real Time Spectrum Analyzers. 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.
English, Tektronix part number 071-3229-XX.
Japanese, Tektronix part number 071-3230-XX.
Simplified Chinese, Tektronix part number 071-3231-XX.
Russian, Tektronix part number 071-3232-XX.
Instrument help
The instrument help contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument.
The help is available as a PDF file.
Tektronix part number 077-0905-XX.
This manual provides practical examples of using the analyzer to accomplish tasks. This
manual is available as a PDF file.
Tektronix part number 071-3287-XX.
This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use. This manual
is available as a PDF file.
Tektronix part number 077-0907-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.
Tektronix part number 077-0906-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.
Tektronix part number 077-0909-XX.
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.
Tektronix part number 077-0908-XX.
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Software Upgrades
Software option upgrades are available. Software upgrades for options become operational only after y ou 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 SPECMON6B) 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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Preface
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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.
Standard Accessories
Your instrument comes with the following accessories: product documentation (listed bel ow), power cord, BNC-N adapter,
USB keyboard, USB mouse, and instrument front cover.
The SPECMON26B also includes a 3.5 mm female Planar Crown RF input connector.
Installation
Product D
SPECMONB Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Quick Start User Manual.
SPECMONB Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Application Examples Manual.
SPECMONB Series Product Documentation CD.
ocumentation
Power Cords
The ana
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.
Inter
lyzer is shipped with one of the following power cord opti ons. Power cords for use in North America are UL listed
national Power Plugs
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
Opt. A12 - Brazil power
Opt. A99 - No power cord
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Installation
Optional Accessories
RTPA2A – Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Probe Adapter; Supports TekConnect probes P7225, P7240, P7260, P7313,
P7313SMA, P7330, P7340A, P7350, P7350SMA, P7360A, P7380A, P7380SMA, P7500 Series.
SignalVu-PC – Offline analysis software based on the RSA5000/6000 Series platform.
RSAVu – Offline analysis software based on the R SA3000 platform for analysis supporting 3G wireless standards,
WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n).
SPECMONBUP Opt. SSD – Additional Removable Hard Drive. (Windows 7 and instrument software pre-installed.)
Transit Case – Tektronix part number 016-1963-00.
Rackmount Retrofit - RSA56KR.
Options
You can add the following options to your analyzer:
Option 09 - Adds Enhanced Triggering.
Option 10 - Adds Audio Analysis.
Option 11 - Adds Phase Noise and Jitter Measurement.
Option 12 - Adds Settling Time Measurement (Frequency and Phase).
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 B40 - 40 MHz Acquisition BW (SPECMON3B only).
Option 52 - Adds frequency mask triggering.
Option 53 - Adds Memory, 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total.
Option 65 - Adds Digital I and Q outputs.
Option 66 - Adds Zero-span output.
Option B16x - 165 MHz Acquisition BW.
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Operating Considerations
Power supply requirements
Source voltage and frequency Power consumption
100 – 240 V
115 V
RMS
, 400
, 50/60 Hz
RMS
Hz
Installation
400 W maximum (all models)
Environmen
Characteristic Description
Operating temperature +10 °C to +40 °C
Non-opera
Humidity
Operating
Altitude:
Operati
Non-operating
Cooling clearance
Bottom
Sides a
tal requirements
ting temperature
ng
nd back
-20°Cto+60°C
+40 °C at 95% relative humidity, meets intent of EN 60068-2-30.
Frequency amplitude response may vary up to ±3 dB at +40 °C and greater
than 45% r
Up to 300
12190 m (40,000 ft)
20 mm (0.79 in)
50 mm (1.97 in)
elative humidity.
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
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, take extra care when lifting or moving the spectrum analyzer. The instrument is
heavy and requires extra care when moving it.
its bottom feet or rear feet. 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 w ith
USB connectors can be co
You can connect your in
network for printing, file sharing, Internet
access, and other functions. C onsult 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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Powering On the Instrument
Powering Off the Instrument
Installation
Removing the Power
CAUTION. Do not remove the power cord while the instrument is running. P ower off the instrument first, allowing the
instrument to completely shut down before removing the power cord. The fans stopping is a good indicator.
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Installation
Operating System Restore
The instrument contains an operating system restore file on a separate partition of the hard drive. Use the following
procedure to restore the 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.
The Windows operating system installed is designed for this instrument’s hardware and product software. Installing a
version other than the one provided will not function properly.
After the operating system is installed, you need to download the application software package for your product from the
Tektronix web site and reinstall the software. Download the software from www.tektronix.com/software.
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
generic MAC keyboard starts the DOS version of the Acronis software. Do not use a MAC 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.
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.
5. After the operating system is restored, install the application software for your product.
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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 on the analyzer.
2. Connect the external monitor to the
analyzer.
Installation
3. Power on
the external monitor.
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Installation
4. Open the Windows Control Panel.
5. Double-click Intel(R) Graphics and
Media to open the Intel Graphics and
Media Control
Panel.
6. Set the Display setting to Built-in
Display.
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7. Click Multiple Displays.
8. Set the O perating Mode to Clone
Displays or Extended Displays as
preferred.
Installation
9. If you select Extended Desktop,besure
to set the Positioning to align the two
desktop displays.
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Installation
Adjusting the Windows Display Settings
To change the instrument display settings, use the Intel Graphics Driver instead of the default Windows display properties.
The Intel Graphics Driver provides additional capabilities that are not accessible from the Windows display properties
dialog box.
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Double-click Intel(R) Graphics and
Media to open the Intel Graphics and
Media Control Panel.
3. Adjust the settings as necessary.
NOTE. Not all of the selections in the
y page will be available if there is no
propert
external monitor connected to the instrument.
4. Click O
NOTE. You can attach a second monitor after the analyzer is powered on; however, after connecting, you will still need to
enable the Extended Desktop from the Intel Extreme Graphics 2M control panel.
K to apply the settings and to
close the properties page.
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Inspecting the Instrument
Run the diagnostics application (Tools > Diagnostics). If failures occur, perform the following steps to get more information
about them. You can also use the following steps as a detailed incoming inspection to verify the functionality of your
instrument. If you want to check the accuracy specifications of your instrument, see the SPECMONB Series Real-Time
Spectrum Analyzers Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference manual PDF located on the Product
Documentation CD.
1. Select Tools > Diagnostics.
Installation
2. On the Diag
Modules, All Tests.
3. Click Single Test.
4. Click RUN.
The instrument will run through the
tests one
or X icon will appear to the right
of each check box as that test is
complet
the test was passed. An X means
the test has failed.
5. For tests that require manual
interv
instructions to complete the tests.
NOTE. Select the Diagnostics Failure Information tab to see basic diagnostic failure information. Use the Windows Event
r (Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer) to view failure history and nondiagnostic
Viewe
failures reported by the application.
nostics tab, click All
at a time. A check mark
ed. The check icon means
ention, follow the on-screen
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