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RSA6100B Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers

1. T TT 000000000 DO CIL ILI ILI IE DOO DXX X X Y ICICICT LYCICILIEIEILTEI LILILILILIEILIDICI LILILILILIEILIDICI CICILILILIL IL ICI OIL OLI L L LIL IO im im O Li OOO LILII 2838 015 CAUTION To ensure proper cooling do not operate the instrument on its side Operate the instrument only when it is resting on its feet located on the bottom of the case Maintain at least 2 inches 5 cm clearance around ventilation openings WARNING To avoid personal injury take extra care when lifting or moving the signal analyzer The instrument is heavy and requires extra care when moving it 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 connected before or after applying power You can connect your instrument to a network for printing file sharing Internet access and other functions Consult your network administrator and use the standard Windows utilities to configure the instrument for your network 000 Dopo 00 LI Ae 0000 goooll w Qe i o 089 0000 nOD 2838 016 Quick Tip f you connect your instrument to a network you s
2. EH File View Run Replay n P o ST x ITA Frequency 1 90000 GHz Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx RefLev 0 00 dBm Trace 1 Show Peak Normal 2 0 00 dBm dBi div 10 0 dB a RBW 200 kz VEW 100 00 dBm Autoscala CF 1 90000 GHz s Span 25 00 MHz Amplitude Internal Settings External Gain Loss Correction External Probe Correction External Loss Tables Lass gt O Gain lt 0 E External Gain value 0 0 dB i 7 Antenna l Edit Apply external corrections to All acquired data filter method W Preamp Edit a Traces in applicable displays z 9 see User Manual for list W Cabling Edit RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 2638 044 63 Operation 64 When choosing whether to correct sample data or traces keep the following in mind If sample data is acquired while data correction is enabled that data record is permanently corrected If the acquisition is saved and recalled the recalled acquisition includes corrections Corrections are not saved separately from the raw data they are used during the acquisition process to adjust the data values Trace corrections can be applied at any time as they are part of the measurement s computations Using Replay will apply trace corrections to a trace if this control is enabled and an external loss table is specified and enabled Be awar
3. Y we Ref number 1 2 Item Trig Out Trig In USB port USB port RF Input 2838 008 Description Trigger output connector 50 Q BNC High gt 2 0 V Low lt 0 4 V output current 1 mA External Trigger input connector 2 5 V to 2 5 V range trigger level is user adjustable USB 2 0 connector USB 2 0 connector RF input connector 50 Q RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Rear Panel rs 0519 047 Left RSA6100B Series Right RSA5100A Series Ref number Connector Description 1 AC Input main power connector 2 GPIB 3 IF output Option 55 RSA6100B Series 4 5 Real Time IQ Out Option 05 6 28 VDC output switched 7 Microphone in Headphone audio output and Line In connectors 8 External Trigger 2 Input 9 COM 2 serial port for connecting peripherals 10 VGA external monitor output resolution not limited to VGA 11 PS2 Keyboard input 12 USB 2 0 ports for mouse and other peripherals printers external hard disks 13 Ref Out reference frequency output 14 Ref In reference frequency input 15 LAN Ethernet network connector RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 23 Operation 24 Interface and Display Elements Commonly used buttons and controls are located in the tool bar Most of the buttons open control panels for chan
4. Span 25 00 MHz Search Define Actions rj Enable Iz Search Search in Spectrum Trace 1 Search for 20 00 dBm is greater than is outside mask is inside mask 2838 041 Display with greater than search selected m File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Hm x m Ep m SR T x r ITA Frequency 1 90000 GHz Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Repl Stop x Trace i V Show Peak Normal Clear 2 0 00 dam c dB div 10 0 dB RBW 200 kale E vEW 100 00 dBm Autoscale 5 CF 1 90000 GHz 2 Span 25 00 MHz Search Define Actions ae hin Spectrum Trace 1 Search Search in pectrum Trace Search for is outside mask m Edit limits 2838 061 Display with outside mask search selected RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation T Click the Actions tab to specify what F3 File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Sm x actions the analyzer should take when a match occurs 4 Trace 1 M Show Peak Normal Clear 2 0 00 dBm The analyzer can take up to five actions ee when a match occurs depending on the ened run mode In Run mode the analyzer a can sound a beep stop acquisitions save acquisition data save trace data and save a picture of the display In 100 00 dem Replay mode it can sound a beep and Autoscale 9 CF 1 4535 GHz 2 Span 100 0 MHe stop analyzing zd E ae he During Run
5. Option 12 Adds Settling Time Measurement Frequency and Phase Option 20 Adds advanced signal analysis including pulse measurements 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 50 Adds 1 MHz to 6 2 GHz Pre Amplifier Option 51 Adds 100 kHz to 20 GHz Pre Amplifier Option 52 Adds frequency mask triggering Option 56 Removable solid state hard drive not compatible with Options 57 59 or WINXP Option 57 Internal hard disk drive and DVDXRW drive not compatible with Options 56 59 or WINXP Option 59 Internal hard drive not compatible with Options 56 57 or WINXP Option WINXP RSA6120B with Windows XP OS Ships on 160 GB SS HDD not compatible with Options 56 57 or 59 Option 110 Adds 110 MHz real time capture bandwidth RSA5GKR Rackmount for RSA5100A Series and RSA6100B Series analyzers Installation RSA5100A Series Options You can add the following options to your analyzer Option 09 Adds Enhanced Real Time Option 10 Adds Audio Analysis Option 11 Adds Phase Noise and Jitter Measurement Option 12 Adds Settling Time Measurement Frequency and Phase Option 20 Adds advanced signal analysis including pulse measurements Option 21 Adds general purpose digital modulation analysis Opt
6. T Time Qualified triggering 48 touchscreen actions menu 41 Trace legend 33 Trigger control panel 50 mask 52 violations 55 Trigger Event parameters 49 accessing 50 Triggered trigger mode 48 Triggering DPX Density 48 free run 48 frequency edge 49 frequency mask 48 parameters 49 power level 49 Runt 49 time qualified 48 triggered mode 48 U Upgrades software xi 16 V Violations trigger mask 55 W Window analysis 27 selected 55 Z Zoom Touchscreen actions menu 41 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual
7. assumes that all markers are turned off and that a signal is on the screen 1 30 Click Markers to open the Marker toolbar at the bottom of the Analysis window Select Add Marker from the drop down list on the Marker Toolbar The first marker is designated the marker reference MR Position the marker on the screen using the arrow buttons in the Marker toolbar You can also drag the marker to the desired position using the touch screen or the mouse Read the frequency and power level from the marker readout on the display ra File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help ve ki xu deut EE PEE om th T Ow 0 DS Frequency 1 90000 GHz RefLew 0 00 2838 026 Define Markers Marker Properties ks TEE Define Peaks Reference Delta Markers Add Marker SS Attach to Delete in selected display all Off Add Marker Readouts Delta X a Delete Marker Markers Define All markers off T Peak Table ES 2838 027 Pd Tek RSA5100A Spp kaa m File View Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx c EB Ep TA Frequency 190000GHz Reflev 0 00 dBm FED Replay O p gt 2 0 00 dBm dB div 10 0 cB a RBW 50 0 E VB 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 90000 GHz Markers Define w MR RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Show Peak Normal Frequency 1 900675 GHz To Center Peak
8. e Table x 2838 028 Operation Markers Display m Rectangular markers show absolute values in the readout The readout of the selected marker appears in the upper left corner of the display and in the Marker toolbar m Diamond markers show delta values relative to the reference marker The delta readout of the selected marker appears in the upper right corner of the display and in the Marker toolbar m When you drag markers along a trace with either the touch screen or the mouse the marker will seek the high points The marker stays within 20 trace points of the mouse position If there are no peaks within the current range of trace points the marker finds the highest point m When you attach the marker to the bitmap trace in the DPX spectrum display the marker readout indicates the hit count for pixels maximum 65 536 along with frequency and power see the following figure You can position the marker at any point in the graph m n RSA6100B series and RSA5100A series instrument with Option 200 markers attached to the DPX bitmap display the signal density in percent at the selected pixel rather then the hit count r1 File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help n E EXE T x amp TA Frequency 1 9000 GHz RefLew 0 00 dBm MR 1 77295 1 9004 0625 GHz 9 00 dem 2838 054 Quick Tips m f markers are turned off click Peak in the Marker toolbar or on the front panel to add the marker refe
9. AL tA Frequency 488 20 MHz RefLew 0 00 dra Preset Replay Run Bitmap V Show File DPX Pulsed Clear gt 0 00 dBm MR 0 000 95 dB div mt z 10 0 dB ores o RBW 100 ka Spectrum x 100 00 dBm Autoscale S Pos 498 28 MHz 2 Scale 10 00 MHz DPX Settings Freg amp Span Bw Traces Horiz amp Vert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Demod Tune with Marker MR wem Spectrum Audio Receiver Fregi 458 2 MHz Gain en il te Receiver BW 30 000 kHz Restore 3 Defaults Sound level is also affected by Windows volume control Markers Define x MR ncy 488 2 MHz To Center Peak e e e Table X 2838 0f RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Index A Accessories documents 1 optional 4 power cords 1 3 Product Documentation 3 standard 1 3 Acquisition conflicts 56 controlling 55 data source 28 starting 36 stopping 36 Analysis window 27 29 Application presets 31 audio demodulation 65 C CF Pan Touchscreen actions menu 41 check mark indicator 25 55 Cleaning procedures 16 Conflicts measurement 56 Connectors front panel 22 rear panel 23 RF signal input 35 36 Controlling acquisitions 55 Controls display specific 26 front panel 18 interface 24 Cooling clearances 7 correction tables 62 D Data recalling 46 saving 45 Default setting
10. Menu item Select Span Zoom CF Pan Zoom Pan Reset Scale Marker to peak Next Peak Add marker Delete marker All markers off Trigger On This Description Selects markers and adjusts their position Zooms the graph area about the selected point Touch the graph display at a point of interest and drag to increase or decrease the span about the point of interest opan Zoom adjusts the span control and can affect the acquisition bandwidth Adjusts the Center Frequency according to horizontal movement Adjusts horizontal and vertical scale of the graph The first direction with enough movement becomes the primary scale of adjustment Adjustment in the secondary direction does not occur until a threshold of 30 pixels of movement is crossed Dragging to the left or down zooms out and displays a smaller waveform increases the scale value Dragging to the right or up zooms in and displays a larger waveform decreases the scale value f Adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the waveform The first direction with enough movement becomes the primary direction of movement Movement in the secondary direction does not occur until a threshold of 30 pixels of movement is crossed values control automatically adds a marker Moves the selected marker to the next peak Choices are Next left Next right Next lower absolute and Next higher absolute Removes all markers Positions the DPX Density measureme
11. Look at the Status bar The readout Swept indicates when acquisitions are swept When the acquisitions are in Real Time all measurements usually run If the acquisitions are swept only the selected display can run Click the Amplitude vs Time display to make it the active display The acquisition switches back to real time because the selected display requires real time The data is now suitable for the Amplitude vs Time display but doesn t contain the full range of frequencies needed by the Spectrum display In this case the Spectrum is unable to run Operation Ell Tek R5A61008 lt gt 2 jm m File View Run Repla Markers Setup Tools Window Help A e amp T x amp DV Frequency 1 0000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Stop a 3 95 dBm dB div 10 0 dB Span 110 0 MHz 103 95 dBm Autoscale RMS dBm EB Amplitude vs Time Tracel Position 1 117 us v Scale 2 227 us J Show Peak Normal Trace l Show Peak Normal t 0 00 dBm dB div 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 0000 GHz amp Span Wills Max dBm s Min dBm s Analyzing Acq BW 110 00 MHz Acq Length 2 593 us Swept Free Run Ref Int Atten 25 dB Pe T i ul 2838 069 Bl Tek RSA61008 xg Fil View Run Repla Setup Tools Window Help um A e XP T EAST Frequency 1 0000 GHz RefLev 0 00
12. See Table 2 TOE SEPARE To go directly to a preset in the future use Tools gt Options gt Presets gt Preset action C Table 2 Application presets Presets Displays Modulation Analysis Option 21 only Constellation DPX Spectrum Signal Quality Symbol Table Pulse Analysis Option 20 only DPX Spectrum Pulse Table Pulse Trace Time Overview Spectrum Analysis Spectrum Spur Search Multi Zone 9k 1GHz Spurious Time Frequency Analysis Frequency vs Time Spectrogram Spectrum Time Overview RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 31 Operation Quick Tips m Push the Displays button on the front panel to open the Select Displays dialog box m o add a display double click the icon m Toremove displays do one of the following Select a display icon in the Selected Displays list and then click Remove Double click a display icon in the Selected Displays list Click the Close button in the upper right hand corner of the selected display m You can mix displays from multiple application folders Common Information Messages The following table lists some of the common information messages that might appear during normal operation Table 3 Common information messages Message Explanation and recommended action Acq BW too small for current setup The display needs a wider acquisition bandwidth than the current data record contains This can be due to any of the following reasons m A dis
13. 2840 XX Russian Tektronix part number 071 2841 XX RSA6100B Series RSA5100A Series Product Documentation CD Tektronix part number 063 4314 XX Power Cords The RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers are 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 m Opt AO North America power m Opt A1 Universal EURO power m Opt A2 United Kingdom power E Opt A3 Australia power m Opt A4 240 V North America power m Opt Ad Switzerland power m Opt A6 Japan power m Opt A10 China power m Opt A11 India power m Opt A12 Brazil power m Opt A99 No power cord RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 3 Installation Optional Accessories RSA6100B Series E RTPA2A Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Probe Adapter Supports TekConnect probes P7225 P7240 P7260 P7330 P7313 P7313SMA P7350 P7350SMA P7380 P7380SMA P7500 Series 065 0913 XX Additional removable solid state hard drive for use with Option 56 Microsoft Windows 7 and instrument SW pre installed 065 0923 XX Additional removable solid state hard drive for use with Option WINXP RSA6120B only Microsoft Windows XP and instrument SW pre installed m Planar Crown 3
14. 39 N Network connections 8 O Operating system restore 10 Optional accessories 4 69 Index Options 5 Power cords 1 3 P Pan Touchscreen actions menu 41 Part numbers manuals 1 3 Power cord options 1 3 Power level triggering 49 Power supply 7 Preset 34 selecting displays 31 system settings 34 Printing 43 ink saver mode 44 Product features ix Pulsed RF displays 29 R Real Time spectrum analyzer 27 Rear panel connectors 23 Recalling data 46 Repackaging 16 Reset scale Touchscreen actions menu 41 Returning the instrument 16 RF input connectors RSA6100B series 1 RF measurement displays 29 RF signal connections 35 36 RF signal input range 35 Run control 37 Run menu 37 Runt triggering 49 S Safety Summary iii Save options 45 Saving data 45 70 Screens printing 43 Search 59 Select Touchscreen actions menu 41 Selected window 55 Selecting displays 30 Settings changing 33 default 34 preset 34 Setups recalling 46 saving 45 Software upgrades xi installing 16 Span Zoom Touchscreen actions menu 41 Specifications altitude 7 cooling clearances environmental 7 humidity 7 input requirements 35 mechanical 7 power supply 7 product dimensions 7 temperature Spectrum analyzer real time concepts 27 Standard accessories 1 3 documents 1 power cord 1 3 Product Documentation 3 Starting acquisitions 36 Stopping acquisitions 36
15. 5 mm female connector Tektronix part number 131 9062 00 m Planar Crown 3 5 mm male connector Tektronix part number 131 8822 00 m Planar Crown Type N female connector Tektronix part number 131 4329 00 m Planar Crown SMA female connector Tektronix part number 131 8689 00 RSA5100A m RTPA2A Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Probe Adapter Supports TekConnect probes P7225 P7240 P7260 P7330 P7313 P7350 P7350SMA P7380 P7380SMA m RSAVu Offline analysis software based on the RSA3000 platform for analysis supporting 3G wireless standards WLAN IEEE 802 11a b g n E 065 0852 XX Additional Removable Hard Drive for use with Opt 56 Windows 7 and instrument software pre installed m Planar Crown 3 5 mm female connector Tektronix part number 131 9062 00 m Planar Crown 3 5 mm male connector Tektronix part number 131 8822 00 m Planar Crown Type N female connector Tektronix part number 131 4329 00 m Planar Crown SMA female connector Tektronix part number 131 8689 00 m Transit Case Tektronix part number 016 1963 00 4 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation RSA6100B Series Options You can add the following options to your analyzer RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Option 05 Adds digital IQ output and 500 MHz analog IF output Option 09 Adds Enhanced Real Time Option 10 Adds Audio Analysis Option 11 Adds Phase Noise and Jitter Measurement
16. Anse RE ETT 1 eMe sd CRISIS a A gaan vee an nee eee 1 RSA6100B Senes Standard AeCCSS One Si onmcdeons atr mETUaC IRI D HOUR ES EU EE EE eU RUNI UENIT 1 ROAD QUA Senes Standard ACCCSSONCS ca csccnesuancniaanotecandemayavaseauesameno masons near ha MUR Mn CORE WR MENU 3 Seela eaea e ade tt en ee te see eet ee ee 4 RoAC100B Senes ODOM M E eae 5 ROO OUR Selis ODUCNS T 6 Operaning Condora eren gun gs a vp atuicenadouse Par pPrIN eee setven E sypedsnco ae puter Vestre E CUM E 7 Connecting Bionic HP 8 Powering Onthe TN S UU SA iste cantroractce rubet uPdimetusi que Sp detti E usi aie iron Exp rumeign EA 9 Powering Ofthe TOS HII osten trie butr obtener depu IM a aaa EA dU QU RUN PUPPI CUu 9 REMOVING Ihe P OWE oedqaorbudgdenenataumdsatubdesnbad nde xr ecU1 na UNI EU ta Son FbaLU d DOPO REN rna 9 Operating System TReSIOEBRs e aesasenius i oie eins kh qund Sudguc Sal hatesedubsqtud quiu odinsbetizsxhe dde qUddud a Faaptersadftiusne 10 Adding an External MONOT ed aaesdadsidumesadindepitmdaqas qdV nia eno dut ne teme adatidqntbudddehb du aiak 11 Inspecting the HAGUE ENTRE anicaane 15 Bec MR ENERO D T EAE A E 16 Si CT O H OU 18 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument sssssssssssssssssssse Hmmm nmn nnns 18 Basic ON M 27 Navigating D
17. Conventional spectrum analysis controls and functions including fast tuning markers phase noise spurious and other measurements Easy event based capture of transient RF signals by triggering on changes in the frequency domain using Tektronix exclusive Frequency Mask Triggering Time domain triggering capability Runt Triggers Holdoff Trigger and Time Qualification to all of the instrument triggers Standard on RSA6100B Series Option 200 on RSA5100A Series Multi domain displays that provide an intuitive understanding of time varying RF signals Conventional Vector Signal Analysis capability available Option 21 with modulation analysis for gt 20 popular modulation formats Seamless capture of signals in up to 110 MHz spans RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual IX Documentation The following documentation is available for your Tektronix RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series Signal Analyzers The product documentation CD provided contains documents available at the time of publication For the most current documentation refer to the Tektronix Web site To read about Installation and operation overviews In depth operation and user interface help Application examples Programming commands Specifications and performance verification User service Data security Use these documents Quick Start User Manual The quick start user manual contains general information about how to put your instrum
18. a c CBsdiv z MR 10 0 dB Graticule RBW 50 0 KHz VBW 100 00 dBm 2 Span 5 00 MHz Autoscale CF 1 90000 GHz Spectrum Freg amp Span BW Traces Scale Prefs Settings EE Show Center Span Ej Trace points 801 v Show qraticule Show Marker readout in graph selected marker Marker Noise mode Requires dBm amp mpl units and Iv Show trace legend Average trace detect Restore Defaults Markers Define MR Frequency 190131875 GHz To Center Peak e Table x 2838 053 m lf you have multiple displays on the screen click anywhere inside one of the other displays to change to the control panel for that display RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 33 Operation Presetting the Instrument You can preset the instrument to restore the setups to their default values 1 To start with the default instrument settings push the Preset button on the front panel or select Preset from the Setup menu Trigger Arm Ready Trigd DOW 9 CA C8 C6 me CO CO GO OO C2 2838 022 Quick Tip m Preset does not change any of the settings specified from the Config In Out control panel or from the Tools menu such as GPIB address Save Export preferences or the Auto Alignment setting 34 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Connec
19. and down buttons RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Ref number Item Description 8 Reference Level Displays the reference level To change the value click the text and enter a number from the keypad or use the front panel up and down buttons 9 Amplitude Opens the Amplitude control panel so that you can define the Reference Level configure internal attenuation and enable disable the optional Preamplifier 10 Replay Runs a new measurement cycle on the existing acquisition data record using any new settings 11 Run Starts and stops data acquisitions When the instrument is acquiring data the button label has green lettering When stopped the label has black lettering You can specify the run conditions in the Run menu For example if you select Single Sequence in the Run menu when you click the Run button the instrument will run a single measurement cycle and stop If you select Continuous the instrument will run continuously until you stop the acquisitions Me i NALCO The check mark indicator ea in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates the display for which the acquisition hardware is optimized When Best for multiple windows is selected in the Amplitude control panel s RF amp IF Optimization control none of the measurement displays shows a checkmark as there is not a single optimized measurement 13 Displays the Open dialog box so you can recall a setup file or an acq
20. dBm Preset Replay Stop ill Amplitude vs Time o ro ia Spectrum e tJ 9 Trace 1 J Show Peak Normal Tracel J Show Peak Normal Clear 3 95 dBm 0 00 dBm dB div dB div 10 0 dB 10 0 dB Span RBW 110 0 MHz 1 00 MHZ VBW 103 95 dBm Autoscale n RMS 7 95dBm Position 66 700 ns Scale 673 000 ns 100 00 dBm Max 7 75c8m 273 3ns Min 8 14d8m 240 0ns Autoscale CF 1 0000 GHz SEE Sa i Transfer Acq BW 110 00 MHz Acq Length 10 473 us Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 25 dB E a m RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 2838 070 9 Operation 58 11 Decrease the span to 25 MHZ in the Spectrum display Now the acquisitions are real time again 12 Check the status bar readout to verify that the acquisition is real time Both of the displays can run now File View Run Repla B Amplitude vs Time 2 3 95 dBm dB div 10 0 dB Span 25 00 MHz 103 95 dBm Autoscale Max 6 79dBm Trace 1 5 RMS 6 93dBm Position 200 000 ns v Scale 2 020 us 160 0ns Min 7 07 dBm 1 800us Markers Setup Tools Window Help T x 5 A Frequency 1 00000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Replay Stop Tracel Show Peak Normal J Show Peak Normal t 0 00 dBm dB div 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 00000 GHz Span AA Transfer p Acq BW 40
21. frequency control the front panel Frequency button or the Freq control in the toolbar Use the Tune with setting to specify whether markers or the frequency control is used to specify the receiver frequency 11 Select either a marker or frequency control from the Tune with drop down list 12 If the marker you select is not enabled it will be visible in the display if it is enabled click the Markers iconMarkers button in the toolbar to display the Markers toolbar 13 Click the Define button in the Marker toolbar to display the Define Markers control panel 14 Click Add to add markers as needed DPX Settings Traces Horiz amp vert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Demod AM Audio Freq amp Spin BW Plot Tune with Selected Marker Spectrum hd Restore Defaults Receiver Freq 91 5 MHz Gain off M Receiver gw 20 000 kHz Sound level is also affected by Windows volume control 2838 045 DPX Settings Traces Horiz amp Wert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Dernad with Selected marker gt Freg amp Span BWY So Spectrum hd Marker MR J Audio j 4 aggio Eram hisel AAT Gain Marker M2 Off FIM Marker M3 Receiver BW Marker M4 Restore Selected Marker Defaults Sound level is also affected by Windows viFreg control 2838 046 ial File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx a T
22. name Acq data with setup TIQ tic EM FM Open QC Default C RSSSLOOA Files p Sample Data Records gt x gt Search Sample Dato Records p Organize New folder P Hi Je RSA Mame Date modified Type Size Tl sos ere eee Spee ed 2 cae ES mE Hl WIFIBPSK20M tig 11 17 2010 3 38 PM TIQ File 144 KB Libraries ER C Dinh e E WifiQPSEK5M tiq 11 17 2011 5 10 PM Q File 144 KB Documents n Mus E Bl wifi QPSKT0M tiq 11 17 2010 4 17 PM Q File 144 KB usic Bl WIFIQPSK20M tiq 11 17 2010 3 30 PMA TIQ File 144 KB e Pictures uu B E Vid Bl WiMaxl6Q4M5M tig 11 18 2010 10 19 Q File 520 KB Ideos Bl WiMaxi4Q4M20M tig 11 17 2010 6 20 PM Q File 520 KB El SVivIaxBPSKSM tiq 11 18 2010 10 37 TIQ File 520KB p Computer C MM m NM Bl WiMaxQPSkK20M tig 11 17 2010 6 35 PM Q File 520 KB 2838 081 If you recall a trace that has an x axis range that does not fall within the x axis range of the current graph the trace will not be visible A small arrow will point off screen in the direction of the recalled trace Use the Frequency and Span or Span and Offset controls to bring the trace on the screen in the Spectrum display In other displays use Horizontal Scale and Offset which can also be used in the Spectrum display These controls are on the Settings gt Scale tab RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 47 Operation Advan
23. tektronix com for the most current information RSA6100B Series Standard Accessories Your instrument comes with the following accessories quick start user manual languages are listed below product documentation CD power cord BNC N adapter RSA6106B and RSA6114B only Tektronix part number 103 0045 XX USB keyboard USB mouse and instrument front cover Documents E RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual is available in the following languages English Tektronix part number 071 2838 XX Simplified Chinese Tektronix part number 071 2839 XX Japanese Tektronix part number 071 2840 XX Russian Tektronix part number 071 2841 XX RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series Product Documentation CD Tektronix part number 063 4314 XX RF Input Connectors The standard RF input connector on RSA6100B series and RSA5115A RSA51264A instruments These instruments use the Planar Crown Universal Connector System which allows you to easily change the input connector if it is damaged or you need to use a different connector type RSA6106B Planar Crown Type N connector Tektronix part number 131 4329 00 m RSA6114B Planar Crown Type N connector Tektronix part number 131 4329 00 RSA6120B Planar Crown 3 5 mm connector Tektronix part number 131 9062 00 m RSA5115A Planar Crown Type N connector Tektronix part number 131 4329 00 m RSA5126A Planar Crown 3 5 mm connector Tektronix part n
24. tests them against your time qualification parameters Frequency Edge Triggering Frequency Edge triggering triggers the instrument on time domain signal characteristics The incoming data is compared to a user selected level in Hertz Frequency edge trigger is similar to Power triggering RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation except you also need to set a power threshold to avoid triggering on the apparent frequency fluctuations that occur at low amplitude You can select the time domain bandwidth and trigger on the rising or falling edge Frequency Mask Triggering Frequency Mask Triggering allows you to trigger the instrument when a signal in the frequency domain violates the mask You can draw a mask to define the conditions within the real time bandwidth that will generate the trigger event It allows you to trigger on weak signals in the presence of strong signals This triggering is also useful for capturing intermittent signals Power Triggering Power triggering triggers the instrument on time domain signal characteristics The incoming data is compared to a user selected level in dBm You can select the time domain bandwidth and trigger on the rising or falling edge Runt Triggering Runt triggering defines a trigger event based on a pulse amplitude that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before recrossing the first In addition to defining the trigger event you can define t
25. threshold and the instrument triggers when the density measurement exceeds your threshold The quickest way to set up a DPX Density trigger is to use a mouse and right click on a signal of interest in the DPX graph or press on the screen and hold with your finger for one second A menu will pop up Select Trigger On This This action performs several tasks m Places the density measurement box at the click point m Sets the measurement box to its default size m Measures the average density in the box m Sets the Trigger mode to Triggered Selects the DPX Density Higher trigger type m Adjusts the trigger threshold to a density value slightly below the current measured value Starts the acquisition process To optimize DPX Density trigger settings for your particular signals open the Trigger control panel Use the controls for changing the polarity of the trigger s threshold comparison Higher versus Lower the Threshold value and the size and location of the measurement box Use the Frequency and Amplitude settings to locate the center of the box and set the values to adjust the width and height of the measurement box For events that are partially masked by stronger signals you will often need to adjust the density Threshold based on density measurements of the event of interest and of the obscuring signal For example if the density of the background color representing only the stronger signal is 7 and the density measuremen
26. ventilation Refer to the manual s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual ii General safety summary 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 Symbols and terms on the product These terms may appear on the product m DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking m WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking m CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product The following symbol s may appear on the product A b CAUTION Protective Ground Refer to Manual Earth Terminal Chassis Ground Standby RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Compliance Information Compliance Information This section lists the EMC electromagnetic compliance safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies EMC Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity EMC Meets intent of Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Commu
27. y A Frequency 488 20 MHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Run X 7 Bitmap J Show File DPX Pulsed Clear 2 0 00 dBm dB div 10 0 dB RBW 100 kHz Spectrum v 100 00 dBm Scale 10 00 MHz Autoscale 9 Pos 488 28 MHz DPX Settings Freq amp Span BW Traces Horiz amp Vert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Demod DJ Spectrum Audio Receiver Freq 483 275 MHz Gain Off n Receiver By 30 000 kHz Restas Sound level is also affected by Windows volume control Define Markers Marker Properties Define Peaks Reference Delta Markers Marker MR Attach to ee Delete in selected i display Readouts Delta All Off sss rence Defne 2 MR Time 63 50 Sym a Center Peak gt Table IF 2838 062 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 15 Click the Settings button to return to the Audio Demod control panel Operation r EM Tek RSA61008 Spectrum 100 00 dBm Autoscde 4 Define Markers All Off 16 Set the required receiver bandwidth by entering a value into the Receiver BW value entry box DPX Settings Plot Spectrum Restore Defaults RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Marker Properties Define Peaks Marker Attach t in selected display IPX Spec
28. 0 dB 0 00 dem Auto draw Offset Freq Amplitude 17 000 MHz 30 00 dem 8 500 MHz 10 00 dem 8 500 MHz 10 00 dem 100 00 dem 17 000 MHz 30 00 dBm CF 1 900 GHz Span 85 00 MHz E SD Sm 2838 037 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 53 Operation T Click any point in the mask to select it The frequency and amplitude of the is selected point are highlighted in the ETERNI graph Click in 2 Add points NE X Margin 5 000 MHz 8 Edit the point by doing one of the Edit Fonts LL Y Margin 10 000 de following i Auto draw m Drag and drop the point with the mouse Amplitude m Enter the frequency and amplitude in eon the table 50 MHz pi dem 100 00 dam 17 000 MHz 30 00 dBm E Adjust amplitude with the up down i To E Span 85 00 MHz 42 478 MHz 30 00 dBm arrow keys and frequency with the left right arrow keys d Quick Tips m Click Auto draw to generate a mask automatically adjusted to the Reference Right click on the display screen to add a new point m Click Add Points and then click on the graph to add a new point in the graph amp Click Next to select the next point in the graph m Click the X delete button to delete the selected mask point amp Click Save to save the mask file and continue working with the mask editor m Click Open to load and edit a previously saved mask file Defining Trigger Conditions After you have set up the mask you
29. 00 MHz Acq Length 52 320 us Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 25 dB 2838 01 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Searching Signals Operation The RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers let you search the Spectrum display s trace results for changes in power level You can identify matches crossing a power level or you can create a mask that specifies power level and frequency range limits You can select which trace to search and specify an action to take when a search match occurs Pass Fail results from the Spurious and Settling Time measurements are also searchable but we will use the Spectrum trace example here To search a trace 1 Open the Spectrum display or select the Spectrum display if it is already open 2 Select Tools gt Search 3 Select the Enable Search check box 4 Select the trace you wish to search from the Search in drop down list box 5 Verify that the trace you selected in the Search in list is the selected trace and that the Show box is checked m File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay wv Trace 1 5 0 00 dem iv Show Peak Normal dB div 10 0 cB a RBW Go Aa 7 VBW 100 00 dBm Autoscale Pos 1 4538 GHz Scale 95 0 MHz Search Define Actions 8 Enable U Search Search in Spectrum Trace 1 Search fo
30. 26A 1 Hz to 26 5 GHz Maximum measurable continuous input power 1 W 30 dBm Maximum voltage rating RSA6100B 40 V DC AC coupled RSA5100A 5 V DC AC coupled CAUTION To prevent damage to the instrument do not connect CW signals greater than 1 Watt 30 dBm For the RSA6100B Series the maximum voltage rating is 40 V DC The maximum pulse specifications are 75 W peak 10 us pulse width 0 001 duty cycle and 230 dB attenuation For the RSA5100A Series the maximum voltage rating is 5 V DC The maximum pulse specifications are 50 W peak 10 ps pulse width 0 001 duty cycle and 230 dB attenuation RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 35 Operation To connect an RF signal m Connect the signal to the RF INPUT connector on the front panel NOTE On RSA6100B Series and RSA5115A 5126A instruments you can change the RF input connector type by using a different Planar Crown connector Quick Tip m fthe source signal is greater than 1 Watt 30 dBm connect the source signal to an attenuator Connect the attenuator output to the RF Input connector Starting and Stopping Acquisitions 1 Click the Run button to start an j acquisition ae C ES Window Help m x To select the Run mode click the Refley 0 00 dB GEA Repl R drop list icon to the right of the Run E LL Mee NE NOM ED mt button ees m Select Single or Continuous to set the Run mode as necess
31. 44 Search Contrat Pane p 5 Double click Intel R Graphics and Media to open the Intel Graphics and Adjust your computer s settings View by Smallicons Media Control Panel Action Center 1 Administrative Tools mg AutoPlay We Backup and Restore he BitLocker Drive Encryption El Color Management Credential Manager Date and Time Default Programs E Desktop Gadgets dy Device Manager ti Devices and Printers Display e Ease of Access Center An Elo Touchscreen 32 bit Folder Options TA Fonts ij Getting Started dj HomeGroup e Indexing Options KP Intel R Graphics and Media Internet Options Keyboard E Location and Other Sensors P Mouse SE Network and Sharing Center Notification Area Icons d Parental Controls MB Performance Information and Tools Ell Personalization S Phone and Modem Power Options I Programs and Features Realtek HD Audio Manager Recovery Region and Language W RemoteApp and Desktop Connections Sound amp Speech Recognition G Sync Center ji System ul Taskbar and Start Menu a Troubleshooting Bi User Accounts Fl Windows CardSpace kil Windows Defender Windows Firewall MB Windows Mobility Center E Windows Update 2838 004 6 Set the Display setting to Built in Display a Intel Graphics and Media Display Built in Display Control Panel General Settings Resolution 1024 x 768 Display Color Depth 32 Bit General Settings Multiple Displays as Color Enhancement Custom Re
32. AUTION Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during exterior 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 or distilled water when cleaning Use a 75 isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized 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 CAUTION To prevent damage to the flat panel display do not use improper cleaning agents or methods Avoid using 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 display surface by gently rubbing the display with a clean room wipe If the display is very dirty moisten the wipe with distilled water or a 7596 isopropyl alcohol solution and gently rub the display surface Avoid using excess force this might damage the display surface Upgrading the Instrument Software 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 inst
33. Depth Refresh Rate Scaling View by Smallicons Ing AutoPlay Ell Color Management Default Programs Devices and Printers an Elo Touchscreen 32 bit Getting Started Intel R Graphics and Media S Location and Other Sensors Notification Area Icons El Personalization ISI Programs and Features 9 Region and Language amp Speech Recognition a Taskbar and Start Menu 3 Windows CardSpace Mil Windows Mobility Center Built in Display 1024 x 768 32 Bit 60 Hz Scale Full Screen NOTE Although 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 14 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Inspecting the Instrument Run the diagnostics application Tools gt 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 RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference manual PDF Tektronix part number 077 0251 XX or RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference manual PDF Tektro
34. File 14 4 Select the type of file to save See a Music B WifiQPSKLOMtig AT AMMD4d7PM TIO File ide E Pictures Bl WiFiQPSK20M tiq 17 2010 3 30PM TIQ File 14 Table 6 Bi videos Bi WiMlax16QAMSM tiq 18 2010 10 19 TIQ File sat Bl Willax64QAM20 17 2010 6 20 PI 52 i Computer Bl WiMaxBPSKSM ti 8 2010 10 37 52 9 Click Save amp Default C Bl WiMaxQPSkK20M ti 17 2010 6 35 PM 4 520v E Win extemal E 4 H File name Save as type Acq data with setup TIQ tiq 4 Hide Folders Open Cancer Table 6 File types for save File types Setup files Results Export files Picture PNG JPG BMP Selected Trace Data acquisition data and acquisition data export Description Saves all of the setup information for all settings displays except those settings that are specified under the Tools menu Alignments and Options or in the Config In Out control panel Saves the trace and numeric data for the selected display The trace and numeric data are saved in CSV format as text files Saves a graphical representation of the screen in the specified format This option is useful for including the graphic in reports or other applications Marker readouts and other information are included Saves a trace for later recall back into the display from which it was saved Saves data for reanalysis by the RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series analyzer or as CSV comma separated value or MAT Matlab forma
35. ISMAY E 29 Selecting IOI SDIAY c 30 Connecting a Sigal casses rad mite hdi ture pU bon ater eens M MIRNERUMTE MIRI NIMIUM IRSE 35 Starting and Stopping Acquisitions sssssssssssssssssssss III mI Inn meme nnn nnns 36 XS UC E NONE Dmm 38 lisez RTT 41 git Tr TT x v e 43 M abzcg C 45 PEGANG DA C 46 Advanced TH lle Seen ornata NE Id NUM ND ERE etu dena CDS ee Cano MM EUM 40 Index RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual i Table of Contents i RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual General safety summary General safety summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures While using this product you may need to access other parts of a larger system Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system To avoid fire or personal injury Use proper power cord Use only the p
36. RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual LAMINA TAMAQUA ALVA IL TI Tektronix 071 2838 05 S RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual www tektronix com lektronix 071 2838 05 P d Copyright Tektronix All rights reserved Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Planar Crown is a registered trademark of Aeroflex Inc Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc 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 jn 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 r
37. able 3 Edit 2838 047 Amplitude Interni Settings External Gain Loss Correction External Probe Correction o External Loss Tables Loss gt 0 Gain lt O V External Gain value 0 0 dB F Ext Loss Tabla 1 Edita Apply external corrections to All acquired data filter method Ext Loss Table 2 mc Traces in applicable displays Wa o CERES see User Manual for list UC Ext Loss Table 3 2838 042 Amplitude Internal Settings External Gain Loss Correction Externa Probe Correction 4 External Gain value 0 0 dB V Ext Loss Table 1 Edit Apply external corrections to All acquired data filter method 7 Ext Loss Table 2 mm a Traces in applicable displays F lEt Los Table 3 see User Manual for list 2838 043 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 6 Edit the contents of the table to match the loss characteristics of the equipment you are correcting for Click OK when you are finished NOTE You can enter either positive or negative values into the table But in contrast to the External Gain value setting positive values represent a loss and negative values represent a gain For detailed information on using the Table Editor select Help gt User Manual and look in the Index for External Loss Tables 7 You can change the title for each external loss table Select the title box and type in a new title Note that the title is only a label It is no
38. alog 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 property page will be available if there is no external monitor connected to the instrument 4 Click OK to apply the settings and to close the properties page e J 8 Jis e9 E gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items gt v z Search Control Pane p Adjust your computer s settings e Action Center ts Backup and Restore Credential Manager a Desktop Gadgets Ii Display n Folder Options dj HomeGroup Internet Options P Mouse 8 Parental Controls US Phone and Modem amp Realtek HD Audio Manager D RemoteApp and Desktop Connections amp Sync Center sli Troubleshooting iid Windows Defender a Windows Update cu intel Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel ee General Settings gt gt Display Multiple Displays Color Enhancement Custom Resolutions Monitor TV Settings Options and Support 4 Administrative Tools he BitLocker Drive Encryption 4 Date and Time i Device Manager Ease of Access Center mI Fonts ga Indexing Options amp 2 Keyboard amp Network and Sharing Center Wi Performance Information and Tools 3 Power Options Recovery 4 Sound amp System a User Accounts Windows Firewall Display Resolution Color
39. ample data Measurement Displays The analyzer window can show one or any combination of general purpose and application specific displays This example shows a DPX Spectrum Split display A DPXogram display appears on the top and a DPX Spectrum display appears on the bottom x Elle View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx RefLev 0 00 dBm preset Q Replay O Run Select All Select Q9 1 10 24 2011 23 17 4 59 i KNK 4 b P 2 Spectrums line 1 Replay Acq Data Time div M1 6 030 dBm 2 50 s 1 486 GHz 3 D 6 2 6 291 5 10 24 2011 2 Pos 0 0 div 7 DPXogram V Show Peak Clear 2 0 00 dBm dB div 10 0 dB 9 RBW 500 kHz Split Y 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 5000 GHz Span 85 0 MHz Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 15 dB Stopped Not aligned RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 27 Operation This example shows the window with two displays a Spectrum display and a DPX spectrum display When you have more than one display open the display with the check mark icon has control over the acquisition hardware To give a display priority over any others click its title bar This example shows four displays in the window File View Run Repla Markers Setup Tools Window Help ia DPX Spectrum Bitmap J Show On Trace 1 Show Peak Normal 0 00 dBm 0 00 dBm dB div dB div 10 0 dB 10 0
40. ary Preset 9 Replay Single Continuous If the analyzer is in Continuous Run mode the Replay button is dimmed while acquisitions are active If there are no acquisitions Preset Replay active the Replay button is blue 36 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation 2 Click the Stop button again to stop an acquisition If an analysis is in i f fe process it will finish its sequence Mange c telp F x and then stop RefLevw 0 00 dBm Preset Replay 7 Stop E clea Quick Tip m Push the front panel Run button to start and stop acquisitions Run Control The Run menu provides access to commands that control the acquisition and the measurement sequence Refer to the online help for information on all of the Run menu selections Continuous is the default selection When you select Continuous the instrument will continuously acquire data until you stop the acquisitions Select Single Sequence to run a single acquisition every time you click Run or push the Run button on the front panel RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 37 Operation Markers Use markers to measure time frequency power and other results Markers measure absolute values and can also measure the difference between markers Using Markers to Measure Frequency and Power The following procedure shows how to use markers in the Spectrum display to measure frequency and power The example
41. bitmap trace this button moves it to the next lower amplitude density peak at the same frequency Moves the selected marker to the next higher peak value The peak value refers to the absolute value of the peak amplitude When repeatedly moving the marker it can move in any direction depending on the location of the next peak If the marker is attached to the DPX bitmap trace this button moves it to the next higher amplitude density peak at the same frequency Opens or closes the marker table in the display j Lebe JI Table Adding Markers You can have up to five markers The first marker MR is a reference marker The other markers M1 M2 M3 and M4 can show absolute values or can show both absolute values and the difference values between them and the reference marker To add another marker select Add Marker from the drop down list in the toolbar 40 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Defining Markers Use the Define Markers control panel to define the marker settings 1 Click Define to open the Define Markers Makers pei v wm Frequency 19001055 cHe acenter exc gt e rais x control panel 2898 09 Use the control panel to Define Markers Marker Properties Define Peaks m Reference Delta Markers Add or delete markers oe Attach to Bitrnap m Turn markers off pete Si cret
42. by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TEKTRONIX RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES W2 15AUG04 Table of Contents Table of Contents General safety SUMMAN i eas netos iseso tt Une o iria kiidan naa Ge tote PEU UIN Dope DP Oran EE a ii Compliance Information PT TETTE TT mM Tm V EMC COM IIIC occop perdu tore ITUR eI Ta Opi UU DPI VPE Pp ante arene ane aeons V Safety Compliance MET TET ETERNA vi Environmental Considerations cece cece cence eee meme eme enhn nnns viii Bic CREDE IX FOF AMS Eae IX rere yc AU OM MEET E X Software UNAS ERR EEE Xi Conventions Used in This Manual s sssusteon noie ated menEqe tudiuet E RURTepE e pr TTE ERU RU qa ENS ERU DE Xi
43. can select whether to trigger on the presence or absence of mask violations 1 94 Select a condition The choices are described in the Trigger Event Time Qualified Advanced acti following table See Table 7 The icons me Quad Arharced Actes 1 at the bottom of the control panel identify Ese E j OT ODF ener what is considered true or false Tm 000 6F OPT OPF Load fom fie Type Click Triggered eT ee Eme P lcu RBW 500A V Auto The instrument will trigger when the trigger conditions are met 2838 089 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Table 7 Trigger violations Violation T F T gt F F gt T T gt FoT F gt T gt F Controlling Acquisitions Operation Description The instrument triggers whenever the signal violates the mask above the line The instrument triggers whenever the signal has no points in the mask One transition defines the trigger event The signal must go out of the mask no violation after being inside of the mask violation One transition defines the trigger event The signal must go into the mask after being outside of the mask Two transitions define the trigger event The signal must start inside of the mask cross outside of the mask and then cross back into the mask Two transitions define the trigger event The signal must start outside of the mask no violation cross into the mask and then
44. ced Techniques 48 This section contains advanced operating techniques For examples of practical applications see the RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Application Examples Manual Setting Up Triggering The RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers offer real time frequency domain triggering option 52 and frequency edge triggering in addition to power level triggers line trigger runt trigger and external triggers It Uses a trigger event as a reference point in time for the seamless acquisition of the signal This allows the analyzer to store both pretrigger and posttrigger information The analyzer has two triggering modes Free Run mode In Free run mode the instrument initiates acquisitions without considering any trigger conditions It is a fast and easy way to see the signals Free Run is usually adequate for the Spectrum display unless you need to specify a particular time at which to collect the data record Triggered mode In Triggered mode the instrument initiates an acquisition when a trigger event is recognized The conditions that define a trigger event depend on the selected trigger source There are several source selections available for choosing the signal to monitor for a trigger event Once you select the Triggered mode you must select the source The trigger sources are m RF Input Trig In m Trig 2 In m Gated m Line Once you se
45. cross back outside of the mask When two or more displays are open one display controls the acquisition system The acquisition requirements for the selected display set the acquisition hardware parameters While the acquisition parameters are optimized for the selected display they might not be ideal for other displays In this case the other displays might be unable to maintain optimum performance and consequently might be unable to produce results This also happens when you analyze recalled data measurements attempt to deliver results but may not be able to comply with all their settings You can specify which display controls the hardware acquisition parameters by clicking anywhere in that display When there are multiple displays the highlighted display controls the hardware acquisition parameters File View Run Repla Markers Setup Tools Window Help In this example there are two displays a Spectrum display and a DPX Spectrum display The highlighted title bar on the Spectrum display indicates that it is the selected display The check mark indicator in the upper left corner of the display indicates that acquisition hardware is optimized for the Spectrum display D E d amp T x Z J Frequency 10000000 GHz Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay O Stop ia DPX Spectrum v Bitmap J Show On 0 00 dBm dB div Trace 1 v Show Peak Normal 100 00 dBm 100 00 dBm Autoscale 9 CF 1 0000000 GHz Spa
46. dB RBW RBW 1 00 kHz 1 00 kHz VBW 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 0000000 GHz 100 00 dBm Span 100 0 kHz Autoscale CF 1 0000000 GHz Stop Span 100 0 kHz Transfer Acq BW 156 25 kHz Acq Length 2 591 ms Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 25 dB END 3 lt am T em File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help um A m ROT x TAS Frequency 1 0000000 GHz Reflev 0 00 dBm ia Amplitude vs Time Tracel Show Peak Normal 7 Bitmap J Show On 3 95 dBm 0 00 dBm dB div dB div 10 0 dB 10 0 dB s t RBW 100 0 kHz 1 00 kHz 103 95 dBm Autoscale RMS 10 94dBm Position 1 116 ms 5 Scale 2 232 ms Max 5 82 dBm 409 6us Min 45 18 dBm 102 4us L ia Spectrogram 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 0000000 GHz c amp amp s fa Spectrum Span 100 0 kHz ca X Spectrums line 1 Peak Clear 7 Trace 1 V Show Peak Normal Clear Time div EL Him 219 2012 16 34 38 746617 0 00 dBm RBW dB div 1 00 kHz 10 0 dB RBW bhi 1 00 kHz VBW 3 D Pos vm See 100 00 dam Autoscale 9 CF 1 0000000 GHz Span 100 0 kHz Autoscale CF 1 0000000 GHz Span 100 0 kHz Transfer Acq BW 156 25 kHz Acq Length 2 606 ms Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 25 dB Ex T m i The acquisition data source can be a live acquisition or a saved acquisition data file The sharing
47. dation information for the IEC 61000 4 6 test Residual spurious signals can typically increase to the worse of either 55 dB below reference level or 75 dBm with exposure to the disturbance levels of this test Performance Criterion C applied at the 7095 25 cycle Voltage Dip and the 075 250 cycle Voltage Interruption test levels IEC 61000 4 11 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual V Compliance Information Australia New Zealand Declaration of Conformity EMC Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard in accordance with ACMA m 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 Baker amp McKenzie Level 27 AMP Centre 50 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Safety Compliance yi 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 m EN61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use U S Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing m UL 61010 1 2004 2nd Edition Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment Canadian Certification m CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2004 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement co
48. e Available Displays pane Folders Available displays General Signa fi winc E 2 Click one of the display icons ici i RF Measurements Amplitude vs DFX Frequency Phase vs 3 Click Add or double click the oe Ae re Time icon to add the selected display Audio Analysis m to the Selected displays list RFI amp Q vs Spectrogram Time Repeat the procedure to add other Time Overview displays 4 Click OK to close the dialog box The selected displays will open Selected displays m i Spectrum Remove C9 2838 080 30 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Use an Application Preset Select displays from the presets for your application 1 Click Application Presets in the Select Displays dialog box x Select Displays SaaS Choose any combination below or use an Application Preset Application Presets Q Folders Available displays General Signal viewing AMPL FREG 5 Analog Modulation bl ial GP Digital Modulation RF Measurements OFDM Analysis Time Amplitude vs DPX Freguency Phase ws vs Time Time Pulsed RF Audio Analysis EH m RFI amp Q ws Spectrogram Time Time Overview 2838 052 2 Select one of the presets NOTE Some presets appear only if the associated instrument option is installed Modulation Analysis E Pulse Analysis 3 Click OK to close the dialog box The Spectrum Analysis preset displays will open
49. e that if you recall acquisition data that was saved with data corrections and you use Replay with trace corrections selected and an external loss table enabled the trace will be calculated using corrected data and also corrected with trace corrections This usually creates incorrect traces Click the close box to remove the Amplitude control panel when you are finished making changes RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Using Audio Demodulation Operation The RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers can demodulate audio signals which can help you to identify unknown radio signals You access the Audio Demod tab from the Settings control panel of the DPX Spectrum plot display To demodulate an audio signal 1 Press the Displays button to display the Select Displays dialog box 2 Select the General Signal Viewing folder 3 Double click the DPX Spectrum icon to add it to the Selected Displays list 4 Click OK to close the dialog box The DPX display will open 5 If necessary select the Spectrum plot from the drop down list 6 Press the Settings front panel button to display the DPX Settings control panel 7 Click the Audio Demod tab to display the Audio Demod control panel pa select Displays ba ba e Choose any combina w or Use an Appli eset Application Presets Folders Available displays General Signal Vi
50. ease contact your local authorities or within the United States refer to the E cycling Central Web page www eiae org for disposal or recycling information Perchlorate Materials This product contains one or more type CR lithium coin cell batteries According to the 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 Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive viii RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Preface Preface This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the RSA6100B Series of Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers For more detailed information see the online help for your instrument RSA6106B RSA6114B RSA6120B RSA5103A RSA5106A RSA5115A RSA5126A Key Features The RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series are a family of high performance real time signal analyzers Key features include Digital Phosphor Spectrum analysis which greatly reduces the amount of time to recognize and identify a fault DPX Density triggering standard on the RSA6100B Option 200 on RSA5100A Series to easily capture instabilities transients and hidden signals that are impossible for other signal analyzers to catch
51. ed and processed The settings that you can change depend on the selected display To access the settings in this case for the Spectrum display 1 Click Settings to open the Settings control panel 2 Adjust the controls as needed for your signal or test For example use the Freq amp Span tab to set frequency and span Most of the control panels have tabs that provide easy access to other related controls 3 You can change the appearance of the display screen in the Prefs tab Not all of the following controls apply to every display Some displays have additional controls not described here E To turn on or off the graticule select the Show graticule check box E To turn on or off the marker readout select the Show Marker readout in graph check box amp To turn on or off the trace legend select the Show trace legend check box Quick Tip pa File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx y E m 2 T 59 J Frequency 180000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Stop 2838 025 Spectrum Freq amp Span By Traces Scale Prefs Settings Center 1 9000 GHz Span 85 0 MHz Max Span Start 1 8575 GHz Stop 1 9425 GHz Restore Step Size 5 0000 MHz J Auto Defaults B File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx 7 m SIE T IA Frequency 1 90000 GHz Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay D Stop Traces V show Avg tof logs Avg clear 2 0 00 dBm
52. ed control values Several controls in the instrument for example RBW and Analysis Length allow you to select an Auto mode In Auto mode the instrument software automatically sets the value You can change the control to Manual mode by changing the value To return to Auto mode clear the value and then press the Enter key 26 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Basic Concepts Real Time Analyzers Operation Tektronix real time analyzers such as the RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers have an optional frequency mask trigger The frequency mask trigger allows you to set up a spectral mask to capture a signal when a spectral anomaly occurs This allows the real time signal analyzer to check 100 of the input signal before acquiring and then capture precisely the intermittent RF event of interest DPX technology allows you to view the RF signal as a live display You can view very short transient signals multilevel signals and time varying events Option 200 includes the ability to measure and trigger on signal density values in the DPX display The RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers allow you to view the captured signals in a wide variety of time correlated displays This is useful for device troubleshooting and signal characterization applications All of the measurements other than the DPX display are based on the same underlying set of time domain s
53. ent into service and guides to user interface controls This manual is available in printed form and as a PDF file RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series English Tektronix part number 071 2838 XX RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Simplified Chinese Tektronix part number 071 2839 XX RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Japanese Tektronix part number 071 2840 XX RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Russian Tektronix part number 071 2841 XX Online help The online help contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument The online help is available as a PDF file RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 077 0519 XX Application Examples Manual This manual provides practical examples of using the analyzer to accomplish tasks This manual is available as a PDF file RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 071 2834 XX Programmer Manual This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use This manual is available as a PDF file RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 077 0523 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 RSA6100B Series Tektronix part number 077 0647 XX RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 077 0520 XX Service Manual This manual provides a list of replaceable parts care and maintenance inf
54. epair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Tektronix In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix with shipping charges prepaid Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused
55. ewing AMPL FREQ E Analog Modulation j GP Digital Modulation Amplitude vs RF Measurements OFDM Analvsis Time vs Time Time Pulsed RF Audio Analysis Ea m RF IQ vs Spectrogram Time Time Overview Frequency Phase vs Selected displays m Spectrum Remove 2838 060 B File view Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx m amp T x p TA Frequency 488 20 MHz Preset Replay D Run Show File DP Pulsed Clear Reflev 0 00 dBm Bitmap 2 0 00 dBm dB div 10 0 dB a RBW 100 KHZ Spectrum v 100 00 dBm Autoscale Pos 488 28 MHz DPX Settings Scale 10 00 MHz Freg amp Span Buy Traces Horiz amp Vert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Demod S Tune with Selected Marker z as On AM Spectrum Audio Receiver Freq 486 2 MHz Off FM Receiver Bw 30 000 kHz Rate Sound level is also affected by Windows volume control 2838 079 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 65 Operation 66 8 Click the On button to enable audio demodulation 9 To specify the demodulation type click either the AM or FM button NOTE Note that the AM and FM buttons select only the demodulation type they do not specify a frequency band 10 Set the center frequency as needed The receiver frequency frequency to be demodulated is specified with either markers or the
56. ging the instrument setups The contents of the control panels vary depending on the selected display You can also access the control panels from the front panel buttons or from the keyboard vi 2 0 00 dBm 5 dB div 10 0 dB 100 00 dBm Autoscale Pos 1 50000 GHz El eo Lr m x Preset p gt Replay O Run Clear M 3 83 dBm 2 Scale 5 16 MHz Avg Channel ch Offset Lower Upper Power Main Ai 2 000MHz 66 91 dB 66 04 dB 3 83 dBm iin l Acq BW 20 00 MHz Acq Length 99 360 us Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 15 dB Ref number Item 1 Displays Markers Settings Trigger Acquire Analysis Measurement Frequency 2838 010 Description Opens the Select Displays dialog box so that you can select measurement displays Opens or closes the Marker toolbar at the bottom of the window Opens the Settings control panel for the selected display Each display has its own control panel Opens the Trigger control panel so that you can define the trigger settings Opens the Acquire control panel so that you can define the acquisition settings Opens the Analysis control panel so that you can define the analysis settings such as frequency analysis time and units Displays the Measurement Frequency To change the value click the text and use the front panel knob to dial in a frequency You can also enter a frequency with the front panel keypad or use the front panel up
57. h keyboard starts the DOS version of the Acronis software Do not use a Macintosh 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 10 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 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 2838 018 dn 1 Power off the analyzer and the external monitor 2 Connect the external monitor to the analyzer 2838 020 3 Power on the analyzer and the external monitor 2838 021 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 11 Installation 4 Open the Windows Control Panel m Zz JJ F Control Panel All Control Panel tems
58. he following parameters by selecting the appropriate tab in the Trigger control panel Position and Delay parameters that define where a trigger occurs within the acquired data record and whether to delay the trigger for a set amount of time m Whether a single event can trigger an entire sweep or each segment of the sweep requires a new trigger event in swept acquisition mode RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 49 Operation 90 Accessing Trigger Parameters 1 Click Trig to open the Trigger control panel 2 As shown in the following steps click one of the tabs in the Trigger control panel to define the trigger parameters 3 Usethe Event tab to set parameters that define trigger events The parameters vary depending on the trigger Source and Type selections 4 Use the Time Qualified tab to set parameters that qualify trigger events based on their time duration 5 Usethe Advanced tab to set parameters for trigger position and holdoff settings 6 Use the Actions tab to set parameters for the Save on trigger function The Save on trigger function allows you to save an acquisition data file and or a screen capture when a trigger event occurs B File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help amp x m m 5 T Ap TA Frequency 1 9000 GHz RefLew 0 00 dim Preset Replay Stop T 2838 032 Trigaer Event 5 T
59. hould protect your instrument by using an internet firewall installing regular approved operating system updates and using up to date antivirus software 8 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation Powering On the Instrument 2838 017 2838 058 2838 019 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 9 Installation Operating System Restore RSA5115A and RSA5126A instruments contain an operating system restore file on a separate partition of the hard drive RSA5103A RSA5106A and RSA6120B Series instruments ship with operating system restore disks DVDs For these instruments use the operating system restore DVDs to restore the operating system should it become necessary If the operating system on an RSA5115A or RSA5126A need to be restored use the following method to restore the instrument 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 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 Macintos
60. icon button to display the Amplitude control panel 2 Select the External Gain Loss Correction tab 3 To apply a constant correction factor select the External Gain value check box Enter a value into the text entry box NOTE You can enter either positive or negative gain values Positive values represent a gain Negative values represent a loss 4 To use a table that corrects for gain loss values depending on frequency click a check box under External Loss Tables You can enable all three external loss tables at the same time Thus you could use different external loss tables for an antenna a preamplifier and for cabling 5 To edit the contents of an external loss table click the Edit button for the table you want to edit 62 m File View Run Replay JMarkers Setup Tools Window Help Go x B mg T xp Frequency 1 90000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Stop Trace 1 4 Show Peak Normal Clear 0 00 dem c dB div 10 0 dB RBW 200 Kaz VBW 100 00 dBm Autascale 2 CF 1 90000 GHz 2 Span 25 00 MHz Amplitude Internal Settings External Gain Loss Correction External Probe Correction External Loss Tables Loss gt 0 Gain lt 0 External Gain value 0 0 dB Motu y Ext Loss Table 1 Edit Apply external corrections to All acquired data filter method Ext Loss Table 2 ains Traces in applicable displays nce Tabla FER see User Manual for list Ext Loss T
61. ilures reported by the application RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 15 Installation User Maintenance 16 Caring for the Planar Crown RF Input Connector RSA6100B Series and RSA5115A RSA5126A Only The Planar Crown input connector consists of two parts The first part is the Planar Bulkhead which is mounted in the instrument front panel The second part of the input connector is the Planar Crown which mates to the Planar Bulkhead The Planar Crown can be easily changed should the connector become damaged or a different connector type be required No tools are required to remove or install the Planar Crown connector A reasonable hand tightening of the connector is sufficient to ensure an excellent connection When changing connectors be careful not to touch inner surfaces of the connector halves Use only a 75 isopropyl alcohol solution to clean the Planar Crown connector if needed Do not use tap water to clean the connector Do not submerge the connector in a cleaning solution Do not use abrasive compounds to clean the connector Cleaning Your Instrument Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint free cloth or a soft bristle brush If any dirt remains use a cloth or swab dipped in a 7596 isopropyl alcohol solution Use a swab to clean narrow spaces around controls and connectors Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument because they might damage the instrument C
62. ime Qualified Advanced Actions Source Slope PER od evel 10 m 3 Free Run RF Input Rise AA T d 1 D Triggere Type 7 Time demain Ew mec 9 tl Actual 85 00 MHz Force Trigger T 2838 083 Trigger b Time Qualified Advanced Actions 9 Free Run dis L 3 Time 1 10 000 us Triggered Shorter Tli _ Inside JI L 0T o3 x lr pare meee Longer i L Outside J Les WE 1 4 2838 084 Trigger Event Time Qualified Advanced Actions E Holdof 1s MI REREN Position 50 Auto dH Triggered E Trigger each segment of Swept acquisitions Force Trigge NET requires trigger signals across entire Span Event Time Qualified Advanced Actions Save acq data on Trigger TIQ v v Max total files 100 n saved per Run 1complete acquisition not valid when swept Save picture on Trigger PNG RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Quick Tip m Other ways to access the Trigger control panel Push the Trigger button on the front panel Select Trigger from the Setup menu Setting Up a DPX Density Trigger The DPX Density trigger captures transients partially obscured by other higher amplitude or more frequent signals If you can see it in the DPX bitmap you can trigger on it The DPX Density area measurement is used to select the region of interest in the display and to measure its current density You set a density
63. ined by frequency and amplitude Access the Mask Editor from the Trigger control panel This procedure uses the Spectrum display You can create a Frequency Mask by using either the manual or Auto Draw method The following procedure explains the manual method For a procedure on how to use the Auto Draw method see the topic Mask Editor Frequency Mask Trigger in the online help 1 Click Trig to open the Trigger control EM File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx panel RefLew 0 00 dim Preset Replay Stop RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation 2 Select the Event tab in the control panel 3 Setthe Source to RF Input Trigger Event 5 Tin e Qualifie Advanced Actions 4 Setthe Type to Frequency Mask NE noana y yp q y Po a e Mask Editor e 9 Click Mask Editor to open the Mask B did JF F gt T Fa ToF Load from fle Editor IUE RBW 500g 4 Auto Frequency Mask x Force Trigger The Mask Editor opens with the traces of the Spectrum display in the graph 2898 008 6 Click New in the tool bar This removes the existing mask and then creates a default 6 point mask Reference Spectrum Trace 1 Open Save Save As Done eee d to be in list a trace must be showing in a display Click in Add points X Margin 5 000 MHz graph Next X Unda to Edit Points Y Margin 10 00
64. ion Readouts Delta x u All Off m Assign markers to specific traces Markers Define MR Frequency v 1 90010625 GHz To Center Peak e gt Table X m Setthe marker readouts to absolute or delta m Define the threshold and excursion values Quick Tip m You can add or delete markers from the drop down list next to Define in the Marker toolbar Touchscreen Actions You can use the touchscreen to change marker settings and how waveforms are displayed by using the Touchscreen Actions menu To use the Touchscreen Actions menu touch the display and hold for one second then remove your finger You can also use a mouse to display the Touchscreen Action menu by clicking the right mouse button Some selections in the Touchscreen Actions menu are selectable only when a marker is defined Select Span Zoom CF Pan Zoom Pan Reset scale Marker to peak Next peak Add marker Delete marker All markers off Trigger On This Touchscreen Actions menu RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 41 Operation Returns the horizontal and vertical scale and position settings to their default Moves the selected marker to the highest peak If no marker is turned on this Defines a new marker located at the horizontal center of the graph Removes the last added marker measurement result and starts acquisitions 42 Table 5 Touchscreen actions menu Icon m
65. ion 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 40 Adds 40 MHz real time capture bandwidth Option 85 Adds 85 MHz real time capture bandwidth Option 110 Adds 110 MHz real time capture bandwidth Option 50 Adds 1 MHz to 3 6 2 GHz Pre Amplifier RSA5103A RSA5106A only Option 51 Adds 1 MHz to 15 26 5 GHz Pre Amplifier RSA5115A RSA5126A only Option 52 Adds frequency mask triggering Option 53 Adds Memory 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total Option 55 Adds digital IQ output Option 56 Removable hard disk drive not compatible with Option 57 or Option 59 Option 57 Internal hard disk drive and CD R W drive not compatible with Option 56 Option 59 Internal hard disk drive not compatible with Option 56 Option 200 Adds Advanced DPX with Density Time Qualified and Runt Triggers and Zero Span Option 5040 Combines Option 50 Preamp and Option 40 40 MHz Acquisition BW Mutually exclusive with Options 50 and 40 RSA5103A RSA5106A only Option 5085 Combines Option 50 Preamp and Option 85 85 MHz Acquisition BW Mutually exclusive with Options 50 and 85 RSA5103A RSA5106A only Option 50110 Combines Option 50 Preamp and Option 110 110 MHz Acquisition BW Mutually exclusive with Options 50 and 110 RSA5103A RSA5106A only RSA5GKR Rackmount for RSA5100A Series and RSA6100B Se
66. lect the trigger source you can set additional parameters to specify the trigger event If you specify the RF Input as the trigger source you can chose from two trigger types DPX Density Triggering This trigger type enables the instrument to capture any signal you can see in the DPX display including difficult to see signals hiding beneath other signals that have a higher amplitude or a greater repetition rate Using the Trigger On This feature you can draw a box around the area of interest in the graph set a Density threshold and the instrument will trigger when the measured Density exceeds your threshold Time Qualified Triggering Time Qualified triggers allow you to trigger the instrument based on when signal transitions occur in time You can apply time qualification to the basic trigger types For example if you select the Power type and configure it to trigger on a rising edge Time Qualification allows you to screen rising edge events based on how long the signal stays high after it exceeds the trigger threshold You may wish to trigger only on pulses that last longer than a specified time or shorter than a specified time You can set Time Qualified to accept only pulse widths between two specified values or outside of these two values You can also time qualify Frequency Edge Frequency Mask DPX Density and Runt trigger events For each trigger type the instrument finds all events that meet the basic trigger criteria then further
67. n 100 0 kHz Autoscale CF 1 0000000 GHz Ref Int Atten 25 dB Transfer Acq BW 156 25 kHz Acq Length 2 591 ms Real Time Free Run 7S m am T em Some displays do not control the acquisition hardware These displays just show the captured data Some displays share the same parameters If any of one of these displays in such a family controls the acquisition hardware then the acquisition parameters are optimized for all of the displays in that family RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 55 Operation Measurements with Conflicting Acquisition Requirements The RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers let you open any combination of measurements You can select the displays that you are interested in and the instrument will automatically set up the appropriate analysis and acquisition parameters If measurements place conflicting requirements on the acquisition parameters the current selected display takes priority The following example shows incompatible measurement settings when one display needs real time data such as the Amplitude vs Time measurement while another display requires swept data such as a Spectrum graph with a very wide span 1 Push the Preset button on the front panel to set the instrument to the default settings 2 Tune the instrument to the frequency of your signal and then set the span 3 Click the Displays icon to ope
68. n the Select Displays dialog box 4 Select the General Signal Viewing folder 5 Select the Amplitude vs Time icon 6 Click Add to add the icon to the Selected Displays list NOTE Add the Spectrum display if it is not already in the Selected Displays list 7 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box 96 LLB C Touch Sereen Presets Preset View Run EJ File pu Select Displays choose a Folders Replay Markers em mage amp Tx Ab J Frequency 1 9000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm pas l 2834 086 Setup Tools Window Help m Preset Replay Run 2834 002 x babe Analog Modulation GP Digital Modulation RF Measurements OFDM Analysis Pulsed RF Audio Analysis ation below Application Preset Application Presets Availabli displays General Signal Viewing AMPL Selected displays Spectrum Amplitude s DPX Frequency Phase vs Time vs Time Time RFI amp Q vs Spectrogram Time Time Overview Ok Cancel 2838 056 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 8 10 Increase the span in the Spectrum display to 200 MHz Because Spectrum is the selected display the acquisition parameters adjust automatically to meet the needs of the display The 200 MHz span exceeds the real time bandwidth of the instrument As a result the instrument will change to swept mode
69. ndows Search Help Alignments Diagnostics Install Upgrades Options 1909 145 pq File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help amp x Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Stop 7 Trcei V Show Peak Normal amp 0 00 dBm dB iv 10 0 dB a RBW 500 7 VBW 100 00 dem CF 1 9000 GHz Options Presets Analysis Time Save and Export GPIB Security Pref 2 Span 85 0 MHz Color scheme Blizzard 7 Markers snap to peaks when dragged 2838 055 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Saving Data Operation You can save different types of data for future use 1 Select Save As from the File menu to open the Save As dialog box Recall Ctrl O Save crl s Save As Data properties Print Ctrl P Print Preview Preset Application Presets Exit 1909 039 2 Navigate to the folder where you want Bes to save the setups or use the default QOO Default C RSASIUDAFiles Sample Data Records v Search Sampie Date Records location Organize New folder jc amp Ji RSA q Name Date modified Type Size TH 1 Bl wifiS4QAM20M tiq AT 2 1004 TIQ File 14 3 Enter a file name i Libraries Hl WiFIBPSK20M tiq 17 2010 3 38 PM TIO File 14 Dacumen ts _ Hi WifiQPSKSM tiq 172010 5 10 PM TIQ
70. nities EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61326 2 1 2006 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use 124 CISPR 11 2003 Radiated and conducted emissions Group 1 Class A IEC 61000 4 2 2001 Electrostatic discharge immunity IEC 61000 4 3 2002 RF electromagnetic field immunity IEC 61000 4 4 2004 Electrical fast transient burst immunity IEC 61000 4 5 2001 Power line surge immunity IEC 61000 4 6 2003 Conducted RF immunity IEC 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity 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 This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here high quality shielded interface cables should be used 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 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 Performance degra
71. nix part number 077 0520 XX located on the Product Documentation CD 1 Select Tools gt Diagnostics On the Diagnostics tab click All Modules All Tests Click Single Test Click RUN The instrument will run through the tests one at a time A check mark or X icon will appear to the right of each check box as that test is completed The check icon means the test was passed The X means the test was failed For tests that require manual intervention follow the on screen instructions to complete the tests Installation Alignments Install Upgrades Options 1909 020 Test Progress Diagnast s Power On Self Tests Diagnostics Failure Info All Modules All Tests id Hardware Init Digital Interface Board RF Interface a REMISE Reference Oscillator First LO Count 0 First Converter Date 2 9 2012 Twenty GHz Converter Module Time 4 01 PM Second Converter Third IF Temp 30 75 C Narrow Band Acquisition Repeat Wide Band Acquisition DPSA Board Times 0 1Q Output Board Attenuator Until Fail Signal Path x Front Panel xl Sweep Speed Continuous o Single Test Exit Diagnostics 2838 007 NOTE Select the Diagnostics Failure Information tab to see basic diagnostic failure information Use the Windows Event Viewer Control Panel System and Security Administrative Tools Event Viewer to view failure history and nondiagnostic fa
72. ns the Acquire control panel Opens the Analysis control panel Adjusts the measurement frequency Adjusts the span or frequency range shown in the Spectrum display 1 Adjusts the reference level RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Menu equivalent Setup gt Displays Setup gt Settings Setup gt Trigger Setup gt Acquire Setup gt Analysis Setup gt Analysis gt Frequency tab 2 Setup gt Settings gt Freq amp Span 2 Setup gt Amplitude 2 Ref number 10 Item BW Spectrum Description Adjust the resolution bandwidth RBW 1 1 Applicable only when the selected display is Spectrum DPX Spectrum or Spectrogram 2 Press and hold for one second to open the associated control panel Ref number 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 o 9 L 8 5 amp qox Mee Item Run Stop Markers Peak Markers Select Markers Define Control knob Arrow keys Increment decrement keys Markers Delete Markers Add Replay Single E Oo 16 2838 006 Description Push to start and stop acquisitions Moves the active marker to the maximum peak of the trace in the selected display If markers are turned off the MR marker reference marker will appear at the maximum peak Selects the next marker Opens the Markers control panel Increments decrements numbers with fine resolution Move the Marker
73. nt box at the click point measures the current signal density sets up the DPX Density Trigger function based on the RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Printing Operation You can print a copy of the screen and its contents a screen shot to a printer or a file 1 Push the Print button on the front panel or select Print from the File menu RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Ctrl O Ctrl 5 Recall Save Save As Save on trigger Acquisition save options FastSave acquisitions Acquisition data info Measurement data info Ctrl P 05 Print Print Preview Preset Main More presets Exit 2838 013 43 Operation 2 Fill out the details in the Print dialog box and then click OK The Print dialog box is the standard Microsoft Windows Print dialog box The printer controls are dependent on your printer Ink Saver Mode Print xn Printer Name Adobe PDF S Properties Status Ready Type Adobe PDF Converter Where X Documents pdf Comment E Print to file Print range Copies All Number of copies 1 Pages B Selection 12 3 2 3 kagi You can print screen images with a white background 1 Select Options from the Tools menu 2 Select the Colors tab in the control panel 3 Set the Color Scheme to Blizzard The background color changes from black to white in the graphs 44 Wi
74. ntrol and laboratory use Part 1 Additional Compliances m 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 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Compliance Information 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 m 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 m 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 thr
75. of acquisition data between displays allows you to view the same data in multiple ways For example you can display a power versus frequency spectrum display and a spectrogram diagram at the same time Because the data source is shared among the different displays the displays are correlated That is a point or set of points within one display is associated with a point or set of points in every other display in the application window 28 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Navigating Displays The RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series analyzers use multiple displays to keep operations simple and yet provide advanced functionality when needed Some of the display categories include General Signal Viewing displays These displays show graphs for basic signal parameters such as amplitude phase and frequency plotted against frequency or time Examples of these displays include Spectrum DPX Spectrogram Time Overview and Phase vs Time Analog Modulation These displays show graphs and measurements for Analog Modulation Frequency Modulation and Phase Modulation General Purpose Digital Modulation displays Available with Option 21 General Purpose Modulation Analysis These displays show the results of demodulating signals and analyzing them in multiple domains Examples of these displays include Constellation EVM vs Time Eye Symbol Table and Trellis diagrams RF Measurements displays The
76. or Replay During Run only Enable 8 To have the analyzer take an action Search Beep IP save acquisition data when a match occurs select the desired raro FI save wace action 7 Save picture You can select any combination of actions to perform on a match If you select all actions they will all occur when a match is found in Run mode 9 Click the close box to remove the Search control panel 10 Press the Run button to initiate a search Red lines appear in the graph display f Pld Tek RSA5100A Spectrum when there IS a match on INCOMING data m File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Click the Replay button on the toolbar EIER e T Xi I Frequency 1453506Hz Reflevs 0 00 dBm FRR Replay i D Run to initiate a search on the current data ne eee record dBfdv 10 0 dB a RBW 300 EH 7 VBW 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 45350 GHz Span 40 00 MHz 2838 050 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 61 Operation Using Correction Tables The RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers let you correct the signal displays and measurement results to account for gains and losses in external equipment You can specify a single gain value or you can use an external loss table to adjust the gain loss value based on frequency To specify external gain loss corrections 1 Press the Amplitude
77. ormation and information for servicing the instrument to the module level This manual is available as a PDF file RSA6100B Series Tektronix part number 077 0648 XX RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 077 0522 XX Declassification and Security Instructions This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove memory devices RSA6100B and RSA5100A Series Tektronix part number 077 0521 XX RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Preface Software Upgrades Software option upgrades are available Software upgrades for options become operational only after you 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 RSA6120B or RSA51064 to find available software upgrades Conventions Used in This Manual The following icons are used throughout this manual Sequence Front panel Connect Network PS2 SVGA USB Step power power Jo SEN O RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Xi Preface Xii RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation 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
78. ough 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 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual vii Compliance Information 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 electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries For information about recycling options check the Support Service section of the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Mercury Notification This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations Pl
79. ower 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 grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output 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 Il Ill or IV circuits Power disconnect The power cord disconnects the product from the power source Do not block the power cord it must remain accessible to the user at all times Do not operate without covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel 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 atmosphere Keep product surfaces clean and dry Provide proper
80. p RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Ref number 29 31 32 33 34 Item Help Application DPX User Preset Description Displays the online help Opens the Application preset dialog box You can change the effect of pressing Application using the settings at Setup gt More presets gt Preset Options gt Preset type action For instruments with Option 200 opens swept DPX over the full frequency range of the instrument For instruments without Option 200 opens the DPX display over the maximum real time acquisition bandwidth of the instrument You can change the effect of pressing DPX using the settings at Setup gt More presets gt Preset Options gt Preset type action Opens the User preset dialog box You can change the effect of pressing User using the settings at Setup gt More presets gt Preset Options gt Preset type action Resets the instrument to its factory default settings You can change the effect of pressing Preset using the settings at Setup gt More presets gt Preset Options gt Preset type action RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Menu equivalent Help gt User Manual Setup gt Preset Setup gt More Presets gt Application Setup gt More Presets gt DPX Setup gt More Presets gt User 21 Operation 22 Front Panel Connectors Gogo ales oe ao CC CC yey Lt 2
81. play other than the one you intended has been selected The selected display has requested a smaller acquisition bandwidth to achieve a better accuracy or dynamic range for its particular measurement Select the display that contains the message Click Run if the instrument is not already acquiring data m Acquisitions are not running and the measurement now requests a wider bandwidth than the last acquisition Click Run to perform a new acquisition with a wider bandwidth m The data is from a recalled file There is no way to increase the acquisition bandwidth for saved data You must adjust the measurement settings so that less bandwidth is required Need swept acq or larger Acq BW When any display requires a swept acquisition the other displays are unable to process the swept data This is because the swept data is customized for the selected display Select the display that you are interested in and the acquisition settings will automatically change to meet the requirements of the selected display RBW increased to 100 kHz The current Spectrum Length or Analysis Length is not long enough to allow a narrower RBW filter If the Length control is set to Manual try increasing it or setting it to Auto so that the Analysis Length will increase to the required value 32 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Changing Measurement Settings Operation The displays have settings that control how signals are acquir
82. r is greater than 20 00 dBm 2838 048 FE Tek RSAS100A Spe BM file view Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help EB x Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay Trace 1 Show Peak Normal Clear 2 0 00 dem s dB div 10 0 dB a RBW 200 kA VBW 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 90000 GHz 2 Span 25 00 MHz Search Define Actions ju F Enable Search Search in 5pe m Tra Spectrum Trace 1 Spectrum Trace 2 anca for Spectrum Trace 3 Spectrum Math Trace Spectrum Spectrogram Tr 20 00 dem 2838 040 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 99 Operation 60 6 Specify what to search for by making a selection from the Search for drop down list To search for signal levels above or below a specified level select either is greater than or is less than To search for signal levels that vary with frequency select either is outside mask or is inside mask To specify the limits in the search mask click the Edit limits button The orange shaded area in the graph display shows the levels which if occupied by the signal will constitute a match m File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx Reflev 0 00 dBm Trace 1 w Show Peak Normal 2 0 00 dBm dB div 10 0 dB a RBW 200 iz 7 VBW 100 00 dBm Autoscale CF 1 90000 GHz
83. rence MR and to position it on the maximum peak level on the trace in the selected display Click Table in the Marker toolbar to open a tabular display showing the marker information RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 39 Operation Marker Toolbar The Marker toolbar has several controls to work with markers See Table 4 Some of these controls are similar to those on the front panel Table 4 Marker toolbar Icon Description Opens the Define Markers control panel Use the control panel to add and remove markers and Define to set marker parameters Sets the Measurement Frequency of the instrument to the frequency of the selected marker This To Center button is only present when the selected display has frequency on the horizontal axis Moves the marker to the maximum peak level on the trace The maximum peak can be either the highest or the lowest point in displays with both positive and negative values on their vertical axis such as Frequency Error or Phase Peak Moves the selected marker to the next peak to the left of the current position Moves the selected marker to the next peak to the right of the current position Moves the selected marker to the next lower peak value The peak value refers to the absolute value of the peak amplitude When repeatedly moving the marker it can move in any direction depending on the location of the next peak If the marker is attached to the DPX
84. ries analyzers RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Considerations Power supply requirements Source voltage and frequency 100 240 Vaus 50 60 Hz 115 Vrms 400 Hz Environmental requirements Characteristic RSA6100B Series Operating temperature RSA5100A Series Operating temperature Non operating temperature RSA6100B Humidity RSA5100A Humidity Altitude Operating Non operating Cooling clearance Bottom Sides and back RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation Power consumption 450 W maximum all models Description 5 C to 50 C 5 C to 40 C when accessing the DVD drive or optional removable hard disk drive 10 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C 90 relative humidity at 30 C non condensing 80 maximum when accessing the DVD drive Maximum wet bulb temperature 29 C 90 up to 30 C non condensing 80 relative humidity maximum when accessing the DVD drive Above 30 C it is limited by maximum wet bulb temperature 29 C Up to 3000 m 9843 ft 12190 m 40 000 ft 20 mm 0 79 in 50 mm 1 97 in Installation 18 6 in 20 90 in 530 86 mm
85. rument When prompted enter the option key and then follow the online instructions to complete the upgrade Returning Your Instrument If you return your instrument to Tektronix RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation m Back up any user software on the hard disk You may need to reinstall the software after your instrument is returned m When repacking the instrument for shipment use the original packaging If the packaging is unavailable or unfit for use contact your local Tektronix representative to obtain new packaging m Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Operation Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Controls and display elements are shown in the following illustrations and tables Front Panel Controls Most front panel controls are shortcuts for opening control panels Ref number 1 3 4 5 6 T Acquire 6 Item Media Displays Settings Trigger Acquire Analysis Freq Span Spectrum Amplitude o Trigger Arm Ready Trigd 2838 004 Description DVD RW drive removable hard disk drive or removable solid state hard drive Opens the Displays dialog box to select measurement displays Opens the Settings control panel for the selected display Opens the Trigger control panel Ope
86. s 34 Diagnostics 15 Digital demodulation displays 29 Display conflicts 56 Display properties changing 14 Display settings changing 33 Displays general signal viewing 29 GP digital modulation 29 printing 43 Pulsed RF 29 RF measurement 29 selecting 30 Documentation x Tektronix part numbers 1 3 DPX Density triggering 48 E Environmental specifications 7 altitude 7 cooling clearances 7 humidity 7 temperature 7 Extended desktop 11 external gain loss correction 62 External monitor 11 F Features ix File types 45 Free Run trigger mode 48 Frequency edge triggering 48 Frequency mask Mask Editor 52 triggering 49 Front panel connectors 22 controls 18 G General signal viewing displays 29 Graphics driver 14 Incoming inspection 15 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Index Information messages 32 Ink saver mode 44 input connectors RSA6100B series 1 Input requirements frequency range 35 input impedance 35 power 35 RF signal range 35 voltage 35 Installation 1 network connections 8 Italicized numbers 26 K Key features ix Maintenance cleaning procedures 16 repackaging 16 Marker toolbar 40 Markers 38 absolute 39 adding 40 defining 41 delta 39 DPX bitmap trace 39 shapes 39 Mask Editor adding points 52 editing points 54 Measurement conflicts 56 Mechanical specifications 7 Messages on screen 32 MR
87. s The Up arrow moves the selected marker 10 trace points to the right The down arrow moves the selected marker 10 trace points to the left The left and right arrows move the selected marker to the next peak Turning the knob moves the marker one trace point left or right Increments or decrements numbers with coarse resolution Deletes the highest numbered marker Adds a marker to the selected trace Replays the current acquisition record Sets the Run mode to Single Sequence and initiates a single sequence acquisition cycle RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Operation Menu equivalent Setup gt Settings gt BW tab 2 Menu equivalent Run gt Run Operation 20 OOO 24 CO CO we 24 COO CR C8 Gio x 1 dBx l Enter C CO G 2838 009 Ref number Item Description Menu equivalent Keypad Enters values in controls Enter Completes the data entry in controls Same as pressing the 29 Enter key on the keyboard fC Recall Help Help Touch Screen Save Off ET Applic user 26 2838 002 Ref number Item Description Menu equivalent Recall Opens the Recall dialog box File gt Recall Save Saves working file using the same user selections as for the File gt Save 21 28 previous Save action Touch Screen Off Turns the touch screen on and off RSA6100B Series am
88. se displays show the results of automated measurements on RF signals Examples of these displays include ACPR MCPR Phase Noise and CCDF OFDM Analysis These displays provide OFDM analysis for WLAN 802 11a j g and WiMax 802 16 2004 signals Pulsed RF displays Available with Option 20 Advanced Signal Analysis These displays show the results of advanced analysis for pulsed RF signals Examples of these displays include Pulse Statistics Pulse Table and Pulse Trace Audio Analysis These displays measure basic time and frequency domain parameters of analog audio signals modulated on a carrier AM FM and PM modulation or unmodulated non carrier audio signals Direct RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 29 Operation Selecting Displays The analyzer provides an easy way to select displays 1 Click the Displays icon to open El File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help amp xX the Select Displays dialog box 7 A e XP Ox Lx TA Frequency 1 50000 GHz RefLev 0 00 dBm Preset pb Replay Run 2838 011 There are two ways to select displays choose any combination of displays or use an Application Preset Choose any Combination of Displays Select displays one by one as needed 1 Click the desired application folder BB Select Displays Sa in the Select Displays dialog box The available displays for each Choose any combination below or use an Appli reset folder are listed in th
89. solutions Scaling Scale Full Screen Monitor TV Settings Options and Support 12 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual T Click Multiple Displays 8 Set the Operating Mode to Clone Displays or Extended Displays as preferred 9 Ifyou select Extended Desktop be sure to set the Positioning to align the two desktop displays Installation cm intel Multiple Displays Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Ee g Operating Mode Clone Displays Single Displ Primary Display li lad Display Extended Desktop wie Second Display w Clone Displays General Settings Multiple Displays rb Color Enhancement Custom Resolutions Monitor TV Settings Options and Support Multiple Displays intel Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Operating Mode Extended Desktop Primary Display Built in Display Display Second Display Monitor General Settings p gt gt Multiple Displays Positioning Color Enhancement Custom Resolutions Monitor TV Settings Options and Support RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 13 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 di
90. t including both signals is 9 you would set the Threshold to 8 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 51 Operation 52 A File View Run Repla Markers Setup Tools Window Help amp x am EL d amp T x 7 TA Frequency 205110 GHz RefLev 20 00 dBm Preset Repla Stop Bitmap V Show On Clear 20 00 dBm dB div 120 00 dBm Autoscale Analyzing Acq BW 40 00 MHz Acq Length 8 660 us Real Time Free Run Ref Int Atten 10 dB p m D m If your expected signal is a continuous tone and you want to capture events when it hops to a different frequency or drops to a lower amplitude move the Density measurement box to surround the peak of the signal select Lower in the Density control and set Threshold to 10096 The instrument will trigger when the signal is absent from the measurement box Hint The density measurement is the average of the densities for each column of pixels in the box If your measurement box is wider than the peak of a CW signal the density reading will be less than 100 To get a 100 reading you can broaden the peak by increasing RBW or narrow the box until there are no colored pixels either above or below the box The signal should enter the left side of the box and exit the right side It should not cross the bottom edge of the box Creating a Frequency Mask Use the Mask Editor to create a Frequency Mask The mask is a set of points def
91. t tied to the file name of any table you have loaded or saved 8 Specify whether table corrections are applied to all acquired data or only to traces in the Spectrum Spectrogram Spurious and Amplitude vs Time displays Corrections applied to data are performed in real time using the digital filter capabilities of the instrument While this has the advantage of correcting the data for use in all measurements digital filtering is limited in its ability to apply corrections that change rapidly in amplitude over small frequency ranges as may occur when switching between two antennas When this happens the filters may result in an amplitude correction that appears to ring in its response resulting in poorly corrected data For that reason the RSA offers trace only correction for spectrograms spectrum spurious and amplitude vs time displays These trace corrections are similar to those applied in traditional spectrum analyzers and should be used when discontinuities occur in the amplitude frequency correction table Operation al Table Editor Ext Loss Table 1 Delete Add Point X Frequency Y Loss Atten 914 0000 MHz 2 000000 dB Frequency Interpolation Linear Log affects only Trace Correction 917 0000 MHz 1 019000 dB 920 0000 MHz 0 0000000 dB 923 0000 MHz 1 019000 dB 926 0000 MHz 2 000000 dB New Table Load Save As Apply OK Cancel
92. t to use with external software RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 45 Operation Quick Tips m Select File gt Save or press the Save button to save the information to a file using the same name path and data type as the last time that you saved If the file already exists the file name suffix number will increment if you previously selected that option in the Tools gt Options gt Auto Filename control panel tab m Select File gt Save As to open the standard Windows Save dialog box where you can edit the file name choose what data type to save and select a folder for storing the file Recalling Data You can recall and reanalyze acquisition data and setup files previously saved by the RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series analyzer 1 Push the Recall button on the front panel or select Recall from the File menu T MEM Save Ctrl Save As Save on trigger Acquisition save options FastSave acquisitions T Acquisition data info Measurement data info amp b Print Ctrl P Print Preview a Preset Main More presets Exit 2838 014 46 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 2 In the Open dialog box browse to the location of the file 3 Ifyou do not see the file select the type of file from the drop down list 4 Double click the file name to load the file Quick Tip Operation amp Default C a 34 items 4 File
93. ting a Signal A The analyzer has a single RF signal input located on the front panel Make sure that you observe the input signal requirements before connecting a signal to the input CAUTION To prevent static damage to the instrument or to any instrument accessories discharge to ground any electrostatic charge that may be present on the center and outer conductors of cables before attaching the cables to the instrument inputs Do not create an ESD electrical static damage antenna by leaving cables attached to the instrument with the other ends of the cables open Required Signal Levels The following table shows the input signal levels over which the analyzer can be used for measurements The accuracy is guaranteed at a signal amplitude and frequency normalization point Measurements can be made on signals within the entire range of allowable inputs but the accuracy of the measurement is affected by the frequency and amplitude of the signal to be measured see the RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series data sheet for more information RF signal input range CW or peak envelope power Modulation measurement requirement Spectral display requirement 50 dBm to 30 dBm DANL to 30 dBm Input signal requirements Characteristic Description Input impedance 50 Q Input frequency range RSA6106B 9 kHz to 6 2 GHz RSA6114B 9 kHz to 14 GHz RSA6120B 9 kHz to 20 GHz RSA5103A 1 Hz to 3 GHz RSA5106A 1 Hz to 6 2 GHz RSA5115A 1 Hz to 15 GHz RSA51
94. trum alal z pa File View JRun Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx E T x p TA Frequency 488 20 MHz Reflev 0 00 dBm Preset Replay D Run Bitmap Iv Show File DP Pulsed Clear 2 0 00 dBm y dB div 10 0 dB a RBW 100 ka Reference Markers Define w AllOff Frequency Delta Markers on Readouts Delta x To Center Peak Table Jeg 2838 077 Freq amp Span Bw Traces Horiz amp Vert Scale Bitmap Scale Prefs Density Audio Demod Tune with Marker MR z Audio Receiver Freq 91 5 MHz JE d Receiver pw 30 000 kHz Sound level is also affected by windows volume co itral 2838 057 67 Operation 68 17 18 Set the receiver frequency If you specified a marker with the Tune with setting drag the marker to the required frequency Fine tune the marker position with the front panel knob or your mouse wheel If you selected Frequency control in the Tune with setting press the front panel FREQ button then turn the front panel knob or use the Freq setting in the toolbar to set the required frequency The receiver frequency is displayed as Receiver Freq between the Tune with and Receiver BW settings Adjust the Audio Gain setting so you can hear the demodulated signal Note that the sound level is also affected by the setting of the Windows volume control ia File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help Bx E T
95. uisition data file 14 nm Opens the Save As dialog box so you can save a setup screen capture Lt acquisition data file or export results or settings 15 Preser Displays the Main Presets dialog window or recalls Preset Main depending on current settings RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 25 Operation Display Specific Controls Most displays have commonly used controls arranged around the graph They provide quick access to common settings the full control set for the display is in the Settings control panel The following illustration and table show some of the common icons that appear in most displays Fa File View Run Replay Markers Setup Tools Window Help mx Reflev 0 00 dBm Pree pb Replay Run Trace 1 Show Sample Normal Clear 3300M eee AMA 4 270 MHz 277 870 us 196 260 us c Position 200 00 kHz 3 7000 MHz M i Autoscale Position 49 745 us Scale 427 220 us Settling Time 200 50 us Settled Freq 2 445307 GHz from Trigger 196 93 us 2838 024 Table 1 Common icons Ref number Control icon Description 1 d Drop down List Click to select a value from the drop down list 2 e Knob Click anywhere on the icon or on the text readout to select the control You can then change the value with the front panel control knob or arrow keys or enter a value from the keypad 3 6 337us Italicized numbers These indicate automatically select
96. umber 131 9062 00 Power Cords The RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers are 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 RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual 1 Installation International Power Plugs Opt A0 North America power Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt m A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 Universal EURO power A2 United Kingdom power Australia power 240 V North America power Switzerland power Japan power A10 China power A11 India power A12 Brazil power A99 No power cord RSA6100B Series amp RSA5100A Series Quick Start User Manual Installation RSA5100A Series Standard Accessories Your instrument comes with the following accessories quick start user manual languages are listed below product documentation CD power cord BNC N adapter USB keyboard USB mouse and instrument front cover Product Documentation RSA6100B Series Real Time Signal Analyzers RSA5100A Series Real Time Signal Analyzers Quick Start User Manual is available in the following languages English Tektronix part number 071 2838 XX Simplified Chinese Tektronix part number 071 2839 XX Japanese Tektronix part number 071

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