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RSA503A and RSA507A
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
ZZZ
Installation and Safety
Instructions
*P071345200*
071-3452-00
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ZZZ
RSA503A and RSA507
Real-Time Spectru
Installation and
mAnalyzers
Safety
Instructions
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ........................................... ii
General safety summary .. ......................................... ii
Terms in this manual ............................................. .. iv
Symbols and terms on the product...... .......................... iv
Preface............................................................ ......... v
Key Features ............................................. ........... vi
Standard accessories . .. . . .... . ... . .... . ... . .... . ... . .. . . .... . ... . .. vi
Product options ..................... .............................. viii
Optional accessories ... . .... . ... . .... . ... . .... . ... . .... . ... . .... . viii
Service options .................. ................................. viii
Documentation ........................... ........................... x
Installation ................ ................................................ 1
Prepare the PC..................................... .................. 1
Battery pack .............................. ........................... 3
AC adapter........ ................................................... 7
Functional check .......... .......................................... 8
Front panel ...................................... ................... 11
Operating requirements ............................................ .... 15
Cooling requirements .............. ............................... 15
Environmental requirements ........................... .......... 16
Electrical ratings.................................................. . 17
Cleaning....................... ..................................... 18
Compliance information ..................................... .......... 19
EMC compliance ................................................. . 19
Safety compliance........................ ......................... 21
Environmental considerations.................................... 23
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions i
Important safety information
Important safety information
This manu al contains information a nd warnings that must be followed
by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety
precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected t o it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you
follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should
remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
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.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that
system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this
product
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this
product and certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided
power cord for other products.
ii RSA500A Series Installation an d Safety Instructions
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Important safety information
Connect and dis conn ect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes
or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
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.
Do not apply a poten tial to any terminal, including the common
terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to
mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers
or panels removed, or with the case open.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
Do n ot operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qual i fied service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is
damaged or operates i ncorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product,
turn it off and disconnect the power. Clearly m ark the product to prevent
its further operation.
Examine the exterior of the product before yo u use it. Look for cracks
or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified
type and rating.
Recharge batteries properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended
charge cycle only.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Remove the input signals before
you clean the product.
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions iii
Important safety information
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the
manual for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Provide a safe working environment. Avoid improper or prolonged use of
keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard
or pointer use may r
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult
with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware sp ecified for this product.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in damage to this product or other property.
esult in serious injury.
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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Preface
The RSA503A and RSA507A are bat
Spectrum Analyzers that contain s an acquisition system inside a
small module. The user interface and display are provided by the
SignalVu-PC software once it
PC). The host PC provides all control and data signals to the in strument
over the USB 3.0 cable.
If you do not wish to use SignalVu-PC, a Software Application
Programming Interface (A PI) is provided to allow you to create your
own custom signal pro cessing application.
tery operated, portable Real-Time
is installed o n a Windows tablet (host
This document contains the following information:
A l ist of standard and optional accessories
Installation procedure
Functional check procedure
Front and rear panel connector description
EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental
standards w ith which the instrument complies
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions v
Preface
Key Features
9kHz–3GHzfrequencyrange(RSA503A)
9 kHz – 7.5 GHz frequency range (RSA507A)
40 MHz real time bandwidth
External reference and trigger/sync inputs
Tracking generator option
Mapping, GPS, signal database and interference hunting
USB 3.0 control/data interface to PC
Publicly-accessible software application programming interface
(API)
Battery-operated
Water resistant connectors and case
Standard accessories
The instrum ent ships with the following accessories.
Accessory Tektronix part number
Installation and Safety manual
USB 3.0 A-to-A cable with screw lock
Rechargab
AC power adapter (with specified power cord) See following list of
USB Flash Drive containing documentation
files and software: USB drivers, API drivers,
SignalVu-PC software
Carrying case for tablet PC and analyzer
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le Li-Ion battery pack
071-3452-xx
174-6810-xx
WFM200BA
International power cords
063-4543-xx
016-2055-xx
Preface
International power cords
Your instrument was shipped with one of the following power cord
options. Power cords for use in North America are UL listed and CSA
certified. Cords for use in areas other than North America are approved
by at least o ne authority acceptable in the country to which the product
is shipped.
CAUTION. Toreduceriskoffi re and shoc k, use the certified power cord
provided with the product.
Opt. A0 – North America power
Opt. A1 – Universal EUR power
Opt. A2 – United Kingdom power
Opt. A3 – Australia power
Opt. A5 – Switzerland power
Opt. A6 – Japan power
Opt. A10 – China power
Opt.A11–Indiapower
Opt. A12 – Brazil power
Opt. A991– No power cord
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When ordering the A99 option, it is the responsibility of the end user to be sure that
acertified power cord, for the country or region in which it is installed, is used with this
instrument.
Tablet PC options
Option Description
CTRL-G1-B
CTRL-G1-C Portable controller, China power, see country
CTRL-G1-E
RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions vii
Portable controller, Brazil power, see country
list for availability
list for availability
Portable controller, Europe power, see country
list for availability
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