Tektronix SPECMON3, SPECMON6 Primary User
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SPECMON3 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer and
SPECMON6 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
*P071306400*
071-3064-00
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SPECMON3 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer and
SPECMON6 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-3064-00
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Contacting Tektronix
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. ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . . x
Conventions Used in This Manual..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . .. x
Installation.............................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Standard Accessories. . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . 1
Optional Accessories ....... . . . . ....... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ........ . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 3
Options ........................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Considerations........................................................................................................ 4
Connecting to the Instrument.... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . 5
Powering On the Instrument..................................................................................................... 6
Powering Off the I
Removing the Power............................................................................................................. 6
Operating System Restore....................................................................................................... 7
Adding an External Monitor...................................................................................................... 8
Inspecting the Instrument....................................................................................................... 12
User Maintenance. . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . 13
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 14
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . 14
Basic Concepts.................................................................................................................. 23
Navigating Displays............................................................................................................. 25
Selecting Displays...............................................................................................................26
Connecting a Signal. . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . . ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . 31
Starting and Stopping Acquisitions ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . . ....... . . . . ....... 32
Markers.......................................................................................................................... 34
Touchscreen Actions............................................................................................................ 37
Printing .......................................................................................................................... 39
Saving Data ..................................................................................................................... 41
Recalling Data...................................................................................................................42
Plotting Measurements ona Map .............................................................................................. 43
Advanced Techniques. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . . 58
Index
nstrument ..................................................................................................... 6
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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 dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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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 has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
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 SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and
SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. For more detailed information, see the online help for your instrument.
SPECMON3
SPECMON6
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/6.2 GHz frequency range for transient interference
discovery
Preface
(Opt. 200)
Up to 110 MH
Best in cla
Intercept (POI) (Opt 200)
Patented DPX Density Trigger (Opt. 200), Frequency Mask Trigger (Opt. 52) 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
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 rece
Standar
Large r
advanced triggering (Opt. 200), the system 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
7secon
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 fle
Comp
Power, ACPR, OBW, and Spurious Search
z real time BW for close-in signal discovery and capture
ss real-time capability to discover and capture signals with as short as 3.7us duration with 100% Probability of
iver supported via USB or Bluetooth connection
d Automated Pulse Analysis suite makes field pulse analysis (for example, airport radar) easier than ever
eal-time memory simplifies the long time signal monitoring tasks (standard and Opt. 53). When working with
ds of IQ data at 110 MHz BW (Opt. 110). It also saves post-analysis time by only triggering and storing the signal
xible OFDM signal analysis
rehensive built-in standard field measurements such as Field Strength, Signal Strength, EMI test, Channel
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
h industry standard products
wit
dows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) OS with support for Microsoft standard language localization
Win
tured IQ data can be saved into Matlab format for use with third-party software analysis tools
Cap
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Preface
Documentation
The following documentation is available with your Tektronix SPECMON3 or SPECMON6 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
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.
Online help
The online help contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument.
This manual provides practical examples of using the analyzer to accomplish tasks.
This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use. This manual
islocatedinaPDFfile located on the Documents CD.
Specifications and Performance Verification Manual
This manual contains the instrument specifications and a procedure to check instrument
performance against warranted characteristics. This manual is in a PDF file located
on the Documents CD.
Service Manual.
A manual that provides a list of replaceable parts, care and maintenance information, and
information for servicing the instrument to the module level. This manual is in a PDF file
located on the Product Documentation CD.
Software Upgrades
are option upgrades are available. Software upgrades for options become operational only after you enter a valid
Softw
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 SPECMON3 or SPECMON6) to find available software upgrades.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual:
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network
PS2 SVGA USB
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Installation
Before Installation
Unpack the instrument, and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Optional accessories and
instrument options are also listed in this section. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current
information.
Standard Accessories
Your instrument comes with the following accessories: quick start user manual (languages are listed below), programmer
manual (on CD), specifications and performance verification manual (on CD), declassification and security instructions (on
CD), servi
Product Documentation
ce manual (on CD), power cord, BNC-N adapter, U SB keyboard, USB mouse, and instrument front cover.
SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Quick Start User Manual
is available in the following languages:
Installation
English, Tektronix part number 071-3064-XX.
Simplified Chinese, Tektronix part number 071-3066-XX.
Japanese, Tektronix part number 071-3068-XX.
Russian, Tektronix part number 071-3070-XX.
SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Application Examples
Manual is available in the following languages:
English, Tektronix part number 071-3065-XX.
Simplified Chinese, Tektronix part number 071-3067-XX.
Japanese, Tektronix part number 071-3069-XX.
Russian, Tektronix part number 071-3071-XX.
SPECMON3 and SPECMON6 Product Documentation CD, Tektronix part number 063-4468-XX.
SPECMON3 & SPECMON6 Quick Start User Manual 1
Installation
The Product Documentation CD contains PDF versions of the following manuals:
SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual,
in English, Ja
panese, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
SPECMON3 Real
Manual, in English, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Printable Online Help,
Tektronix part number 077-0740-XX.
SPECMON3 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Programmer Manual,
Tektronix p
SPECMON3 an
Tektronix part number 077-0754-XX.
SPECMON3 and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Specifications and Performance Verification Manual,
Tektronix part number 077-0742-XX.
SPECMON3 and SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Declassification and Security Instructions,
Tektronix
-Time Spectrum Analyzers and SPECMON6 Real-Time Signal Analyzers Application Examples
art number 077-0741-XX.
d SPECMON6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Service Manual,
part number 077-0754-XX.
Power Cords
The analyzer is 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.
International Power Plugs
Opt. A0
Opt. A
Opt. A
Opt. A
Opt.
Opt.
Opt.
Opt.
Opt
Opt
Opt
- North America power
1 - Universal EURO power
2 - United Kingdom power
3 - Australia power
A4 - 240 V, North America power
A5 - S witzerland power
A6 - Japan power
A10 - China power
. A11 - India power
. A12 - Brazil power
. A99 - No power cord
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Optional Accessories
SPECMON3 and SPECMON6
RTPA2A - Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Probe Adapter; Supports TekConnect probes P7225, P7240, P7260, P7330,
P7313, P7350
, P7350SMA, P7380, P7380SMA.
Installation
Options
You can add the following options to your analyzer:
RSAVu - Offlin
WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n).
065-0852-XX – Additional Removable Hard Drive for use with Opt. 56 (Windows 7 and instrument software pre-installed).
Transit Case – Tektronix part number 016-1963-00.
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 40 – 40 MHz Acquisition BW (SPECMON3 only).
Option 52 - Adds frequency mask triggering.
Option 53 - Adds Memory, 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total.
Option 55 - Adds Digital I and Q output
e analysis software based on the RSA3000 platform for analysis supporting 3G wireless standards,
Option 110 – 110 MHz Acquisition BW.
Option 200 - Adds Advanced DPX with D ensity, Time Qualified and Runt Triggers and Zero-Span.
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Installation
Operating Considerations
Power supply requirements
Source voltage and frequency Power consumption
100 – 240 V
115 V
RMS
RMS
,400
, 50/60 Hz
Hz
450 W maximum (all models)
Environmen
Characteristic Description
Operating temperature +10 °C to +40 °C
Non-opera
Humidity
Altitude:
Operati
Non-operating
Cooling clearance
Bottom
Sides a
tal requirements
ting temperature
ng
nd back
-20 °C to +60 °C
90% up to 30 °C (non-condensing)
80% relative humidity maximum when accessing the DVD drive
Above 30 °
Up to 300
12190 m (40,000 ft)
20 mm (0.79 in)
50 mm (1.97 in)
C it is limited by maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 °C
0 m (9843 ft)
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Installation
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the instrument on its side. Operate the instrument only when it is resting
on its feet
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, take extra care when lifting or moving the spectrum analyzer. The instrument is
heavy and requires extra care when moving it.
, located on the bottom of the case. Maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm.) clearance around ventilation openings.
Connecting to the Instrument
Connecting to a Network
Connect your keyboard, mouse, printer, and other accessories to your instrument before applying power. (Accessories with
USB connectors can be co
You can connect your in
network for printing, file sharing, Internet
access, and other functions. Consult your
network administrat
Windows utilities to configure the instrument
for your network.
Quick Tip
If you connect your
regular approved operating system updates, and using up-to-date antivirus software.
nnected before or after applying power.)
strument to a
or and use the standard
instrument to a network, you should protect your instrument by using an internet firewall, installing
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Installation
Powering On the Instrument
Powering Off the Instrument
Removing the Power
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Operating System Restore
The instrument contains an operating system restore file on a separate partition of the hard drive.
The preferred method to restore the instrument operating system is to use the hard disk restore file.
CAUTION. Using the restore process reformats the hard drive and reinstalls the operating system. All saved data is lost. If
possible, save important files to external media before performing a system restore.
1. Restart the instrument. During the boot-up process you will see the following message at the top of the screen: Starting
Acronis Loader... press F5 for Acronis Startup Recovery Manager
NOTE. To successfully complete the system restore, you must use the Windows version of the Acronis software. Using a
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.
Installation
4. In the C onfirmation dialog box, click Yes to restore the instrument operating system, or No to exit the restore process.
The restore process takes approximately 30 minutes; the actual time depends on the instrument configuration.
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Installation
Adding an External Monitor
Use the following procedure to add an external monitor for dual monitor configuration. Both the analyzer and the second
monitor must have the color set to True Color.
1. Power off the analyzer and the external
monitor.
2. Connect the external monitor to the
analyzer.
3. Power on the analyzer and the external
monitor.
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4. Open the W indows 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.
Installation
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7. Click Multiple Displays.
8. Set the Operating Mode to Clone
Displays or Extended Displays as
preferred.
9. If you select Extended Desktop,besure
to set the Positioning to align the two
desktop displays.
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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 accessib le from the Windows display properties
dialog box.
1. Open the W indows 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. A lthough it is not recommended, 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 SPECMON3 and SPECMON6
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference manual PDF (Tektronix part
number 077-0742-XX) located on the Product Documentation CD.
1. Select Tools > Diagnostics.
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. The X means
the test was 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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User Maintenance
Cleaning Your Instrument
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bris tle brush. If any dirt remains, use a cloth or
swab dipped in a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. Use a swab to clean narrow spaces around controls and connectors. Do
not use abrasi
CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during e xterior cleaning; use just enough moisture to dampen the
cloth or swab. Do not wash the front-panel On/Standby switch. Cover the switch while washing the instrument. Use only
deionized o
or distilled water. Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they might damage the chassis. Avoid chemicals that contain
benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.
ve compounds on any part of the instrument because they might damage the instrument.
r distilled water when cleaning. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized
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CAUTION. T
abrasive cleaners or commercial glass cleaners to clean the display surface. Avoid spraying liquids directly on the display
surface. Avoid scrubbing the display with excessive force.
Clean the
with distilled water or a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution and gently rub the display surface. Avoid using excess force; this
might damage the display surface.
Upgradi
Software upgrades are available from Tektronix. They can either be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site or they can be
ordered from your local Tektronix representative. To add additional software options or features, you will need an option key
from Tektronix. When you receive the software from Tektronix, install it on your instrument. When prompted, enter the option
key, and then follow the online instructions to complete the upgrade.
o prevent damage to the flat panel display, do not use improper cleaning agents or methods. Avoid using
display surface by gently rubbing the display with a clean-room wipe. If the display is very dirty, moisten the wipe
ng the Instrument Software
Returning Your Instrument
u return your instrument to Tektronix:
If yo
up any user software on the hard disk. You may need to reinstall the software after your instrument is returned.
Back
repacking the instrument for shipment, use the original packaging. If the packaging is unavailable or unfit for use,
When
contact your local Tektronix representative to obtain new packaging.
Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
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