Teledyne LeCroy T3SA3100 User manual

T3SA3100 / T3SA3200 Spectrum Analyzer

Quick Start Guide

Version 1.3

September, 2018

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Contents

General Safety Summary .................................................................................................1

Safe Operating Conditions............................................................................................... 2

Safety Terms and Symbols .............................................................................................. 2

Chapter 1 General Inspection..............................................................................................3

1.1 Inspect The Shipping Container ...............................................................................3

1.2 Inspect The Instrument ....................................... .......................................... .......3

1.3 Check The Accessories .......................................................................................3

1.4 Care .........................................................................................................................3

1.5 Cleaning .................................................................................................................4

1.6 Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................................ 5

1.7 Adjust the Support Legs ..................................................................................... 5

1.8 Connect to the AC Power Supply ...................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 General Description .........................................................................................7

2.1 The Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Function Details....................................................................................................8

2.3 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................9

2.4 Graphical User Interface.....................................................................................10

2.5 User Notices and Warnings ..............................................................................11

2.6 More Information ................................................................................................11

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Quick Start I

1 Quick Start

General Safety Summary

Read the following precautions carefully to avoid any personal injuries, or
damage to the instrument or products connected to it. Use the instrument
only as specified.

Use only the power cord supplied for the instrument.

Ground the instrument. The instrument is grounded through the ground
conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, always connect to
grounded outlets. Make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before
connecting its input or output terminals.

Connect the signal wire correctly. To avoid damage, observe input polarity
and maximum voltage/current ratings at all times.

Observe all terminal ratings and signs on the instrument to avoid fire or
electric shock. Before connecting to the instrument, read the manual to
understand the input/output ratings.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that the instrument
is damaged, contact the Teledyne LeCroy service department immediately.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep the surface of the instrument clean and dry.

Avoid touching exposed circuits or wires. Do not touch exposed contacts

or components when the power is on.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers
or panels removed.

Use only the fuse specified for the instrument.

Use proper over voltage protection.

Use anti-static protection. Operate in an anti-static protected area. Ground

measurement cable conductors before connecting to the instrument to
discharge any static electricity before connecting the cables to the instrument.

Observe ventilation requirements. Ensure good ventilation. Check the
vent and fan regularly to prevent overheating.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

The following terms may appear on the instrument:

DANGER:

Direct injury or hazard may occur.

WARNING:

Potential injury or hazard may occur.

CAUTION:

Potential damage to instrument/property may occur .

The following symbols may appear on the instrument:

CAUTION

Risk of

injury or

damage.

Refer to

manual.

WARNING

Risk of

electric

shock or

burn

Earth

Ground

Terminal

Protective

Conductor

Terminal

Frame or

Chassis

Terminal

ON/

Standby

Power

Alternating

Current

Measuring Terminal Ratings

RF Input: 50 Ω, Max +30 dBm, ±50 VDC

No rated measurement category per IEC/EN 61010-031:2015. Measuring
terminals on this product are not intended to be connected directly to mains.

Operating Environment

Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C

Relative Humidity: 95% RH at 0 to 30 °C

Altitude: ≤ 3000 m

Use indoors only.

Pollution Degree 2. Use in an operating environment where normally only dry,

non-conductive pollution occurs. Temporary conductivity caused by
condensation should be expected.

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AC Power

Input Voltage & Frequency: 100-240 V at 50/60/400 Hz

Automatic AC selection.

Power Consumption: 30 W maximum

Mains Supply Connector: CAT II per IEC/EN 61010-1:2015, instrument

intended to be supplied from the building wiring at utilization points (socket
outlets and similar).

Fuse Type

100 V / 110 V : 1.25A / 250 V
220 V / 230 V : 1.25A / 250 V

1 General Inspection

Please check the instrument according to the following steps.

1. Inspect the shipping container.

Keep the shipping container and packaging material until the contents of the

shipment have been completely checked and the instrument has passed both

electrical and mechanical tests. It is always good practice to save the shipping

container and packaging for use when returning the power supply to Teledyne

LeCroy for service or calibration.

The consigner or carrier will be responsible for damage to the instrument

resulting from shipping. Teledyne LeCroy will not provide free maintenance or

replacement in this instance.

2. Inspect the instrument.

If the instrument is found to be damaged, defective or fails in electrical or

mechanical tests, please contact the Teledyne LeCroy service department

immediately.

3. Check the accessories.

Please check that you have received the accessories on the packing list. If the

accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact Teledyne LeCroy

immediately.

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Care

Do not store or leave the instrument in direct sunshine for extended periods of

time.

Note: To avoid damage to the instrument, please do not leave it in a corrosive

atmosphere, any liquid, or solvent.

Cleaning

Regularly perform the following steps to clean the instrument.

1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources, then clean it with a soft,

damp cloth.

2. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a soft cloth. When

cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scratching it.

Note: To avoid damage to the surface of the instrument, please

do not use any corrosive liquid or chemical cleanser. Make sure

that the instrument is completely dry before restarting it to avoid

short circuit or personal injury.

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5 Quick Start

Appearance and Dimensions

Adjust the Supporting Legs

Adjust the supporting legs to tilt the Spectrum Analyzer upwards for stable
placement, and easier operation and observation of the instrument.

Front View Top View

Before Adjusting

After Adjusting

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Connecting to the AC Power Supply

The Spectrum Analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply.

Please use only the power cord provided to connect the instrument to the power

source.

Connect the power cord to the AC inlet as shown in the figure below.

AC power inlet -->

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2. General Description

The T3SA3x00 series spectrum analyzer has a frequency range from 9 kHz up

to 2.1 GHz / 3.2 GHz. It is lightweight and small in size, with a user-friendly

interface, concise display style, reliable measurement precision, and plenty of

RF measurement functions. Applicable to research and development, education,

production, maintenance and other related fields, it meets a wide range of user

requirements.

The Front Panel

3

1

2

811

9810

1. Graphical User Interface

2. Menu Control Keys

3. Function Keys

4. Numeric Keyboard

5. Adjust Knob

6. Arrow Keys

4

8

7

7. RF Input

8. Tracking Generator Output

9. Earphone interface

10. USB Host

11. Power Switch

5

6

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Function Details:

Frequency: Sets the Center Freq \ Start Freq \ Stop Freq \ Freq Step

Span: Sets the Span \ Full Span \ Zero Span \ Zoom In \ Zoom Out \ Last Span

Amplitude: Sets the REF Level \ Attenuator \ Preamp \ Amplitude

Auto Tune: Automatically sets the optimal parameters according to the

characteristics of the signal

BW: Adjusts the RBW, VBW, VBW / RBW Rate, Average Type (Log power \
Power \ Voltage)

Trace: Selects Trace \ Trace Setup \ Trace Math

Sweep: Selects the Sweep Time \ Sweep Rule \ Sweep Mode

Detect: Selects the Detector Type

Trigger: Selects the Free Trigger \ Video Trigger \ External Trigger

Limit: Sets the Pass \ Fail Limit

TG: Sets the Tracking Generator Level \ TG Level Offset \ Normalize

Demod: Sets AM and FM Parameters

Marker: Selects the Marker Trace and Marker Math

Marker→: Sets Markers to Freq

Marker Fn: Selects the Noise Marker \ N dB BW \ Freq Counter \ Read Out

of Freq

Peak: Searches for the Peak Signal and counts the Peak Frequency

Meas: Selects the Channel Power \ ACPR \ Occupied BW \ T-Power

Meas Setup: Used to choose the Parameter Details for Channel Power \ ACPR

\ Occupied BW \ T-Power

System: Selects the Language \ Power on/Preset \ Interface \ Calibration \

System Information \ Data & Time \ Self Test

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Function Details Continued:

Mode: Selects the Spec Analyzer \ EMI \ Reflection Meas

Display: Used to adjust the Grid Brightness \ Display Line

File: Selects the File System

Preset: Resets the system to default status

Couple: Selects the RBW \ VBW \ Attenuator \ Freq Step \Sweep Time Mode

Help: Opens Help Information

Save: Save Shortcut Key

Rear Panel

8

1. Handle

2. USB Device

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5. 10MHz Reference Out

6. External Trigger In

3. Function Keys

4. 10MHz Reference In

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7. Kensington Lock Point

8. AC Power Socket

Quick Start 9

Graphical User Interface

1

6

2

5

4

3

1. Top of the screen information area.

2. Left of the screen information area.

3. Bottom of the screen information area.

The top, left and bottom screen information areas show the current setup

and use status.

4. Softkey menus showing options and settings.

5. Waveform display area.

6. Active parameter.

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User Notices and Warnings

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RF Input

Ensure that the input signal to the RF input port does

not contain more than 50 Volts DC, otherwise

damage will occur to the instrument. The AC (radio

frequency) input signal component should not exceed

a maximum continuous power level of +30dBm.

Tracking Generator Output

To avoid damage to the tracking generator, The

reverse DC voltage must not exceed 50V DC.

More Information

You can view your instrument model, serial number, and hardware and software

version by selecting System ->Information.

For more information about this product, please refer to the following manuals:

Spectrum Analyzer User Manual: provides detailed information about the

functions of this product.

Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet: provides the main characteristics and

specifications of this product.

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ABOUT TELEDYNE TEST TOOLS

Company Profile

Teledyne LeCroy is a leading provider of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement
solutions that enable companies across a wide range of industries to design and test electronic devices of all types.
Since our founding in 1964, we have focused on creating products that improve productivity by helping engineers
resolve design issues faster and more effectively. Oscilloscopes are tools used by designers and engineers to
measure and analyze complex electronic signals in order to develop high-performance systems and to validate
electronic designs in order to improve time to market.

The Teledyne Test Tools brand expands on the Teledyne LeCroy product portfolio by adding a comprehensive range
of test equipment solutions for its customers. The new range of product solutions deliver engineers with a broad
range of quality test solutions that enables speed to market product validation and design. More and more
designers, engineers and lecturers are relying on Teledyne Test Tools to meet their testing, education and
electronics validation needs with confidence and within budget.

Location and Facilities

Headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York, Teledyne Test Tools and Teledyne LeCroy have sales, service and
development subsidiaries in the US and throughout Europe and Asia. Teledyne Test Tools and Teledyne LeCroy
products are employed across a wide variety of industries, including semiconductor, computer, consumer
electronics, education, military/aerospace, automotive/industrial, and telecommunications.

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