GW Instek GSP-9300B User manual

Spectrum Analyzer
GSP-9300B
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 3
GETTING STARTED.......................................................... 8
GSP-9300B Introduction ........................ 9
Accessories.......................................... 12
Appearance .......................................... 14
First Use Instructions .......................... 26
BASIC OPERATION ........................................................ 38
Frequency Settings ............................... 41
Span Settings....................................... 45
Amplitude Settings .............................. 48
Autoset ................................................ 63
Bandwidth/Average Settings ................ 65
Sweep .................................................. 72
Trace .................................................... 80
Trigger ................................................. 88
Marker ................................................. 93
Display............................................... 109
System Settings ................................. 118
Preset ................................................ 122
ADVANCED OPERATION ...............................................124
Measurement..................................... 126
Limit Line Testing .............................. 184
Sequence ........................................... 191
Tracking Generator ............................ 196
Power Meter ...................................... 200
FILE..............................................................................206
File Overview ..................................... 206

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REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................222
Interface Configuration ...................... 223
FAQ..............................................................................237
APPENDIX ....................................................................238
Replace the Clock Battery ................... 238
Glossary of Acronyms ........................ 239
GSP-9300B Default Settings ............... 241
Menu Tree .......................................... 243
GSP-9300B Specifications .................. 277
GSP-9300B Dimensions ..................... 285
Declaration of Conformity .................. 286
INDEX ..........................................................................287

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before
any operation to ensure your safety and to keep
the instrument in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the instrument or to
other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Earth (ground) Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.

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Safety Guidelines
General
Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy object on the instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads
to damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
Ensure signals to the RF input do not exceed
+30dBm.
Ensure reverse power to the TG output terminal
does not exceed +30dBm.
Do not supply any input signals to the TG output.
Do not block the cooling fan opening.
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are
qualified.
(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The
instrument falls under category II.
Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on
circuits not directly connected to Mains.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage range: 100V~240V
Frequency: 50/60Hz
To avoid electrical shock connect the protective
grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an
earth ground.

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Battery
CAUTION
Rating: 11.1V, 6 cell Li-ion battery
Turn off the power and remove the power cord
before installing or removing the battery.
Cleaning
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.
Do not use chemicals containing harsh material
such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,
almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)
Temperature: 5°C to 45°C
Humidity: <90%
(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees
and their requirements as follows. The instrument falls under
degree 2.
Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or
gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric
strength or surface resistivity”.
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation must be expected.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-
conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is
normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,
precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor
humidity is controlled.
Storage
environment
Location: Indoor
Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Humidity: <90%

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Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.

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Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the
power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/ Yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live (Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with
the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to
the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol
or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment
or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and
approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the
equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable
of 0.75mm2should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the
connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is
engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is
deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable,
any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be
immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above
standard.

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides a brief overview of the
GSP-9300B, the package contents, instructions for
first time use and an introduction to the front
panel, rear panel and GUI.
GSP-9300B Introduction ................................................... 9
Main Features.................................................................................................................9
Accessories.....................................................................12

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GSP-9300B Introduction
The GSP-9300B builds on the strong feature set of the GSP-9330 and
significantly increases performance in almost every aspect; making
this the most comprehensive and feature-rich spectrum analyzer
GW Instek has released.
Like the GSP-9330, the GSP-9300B features a split window display
to view data in spectrum, topographic or spectrographic views.
There are also a number of additional test functions such as P1DB.
Lastly, the GSP-9300B significantly reduces the sweep time and
RBW filter step resolution and complexity.
Main Features
Performance
9kHz~3GHz bandwidth
1Hz resolution
Nominal RBW accuracy of ±5% <1MHz,
±8% =1MHz
Video bandwidth 1Hz~1MHz (1-3-10 steps)
Amplitude measurement range: DANL~30dBm
(frequency dependent)
Input attenuation: 0 ~ 50dB, 1dB steps
Phase noise: < -88dBc/Hz@1GHz, 10kHz, typical
Features
1-3-10 step increments for RBW bandwidth
Three display modes: Spectrum, Topographic and
Spectrographic
Split window display
Built-in EMI filter
Auto Wake-up
Built-in preamplifier
Gate sweep
Marker Frequency counter

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Two operating modes: Spectrum and Power
Meter mode
SEM measurement
ACPR measurement
OCBW measurement
Phase jitter measurement
Harmonics measurement
P1dB measurement
Channel power measurement
Demodulation analyzer
Diverse marker functions and features with Peak
Table
Sequence function to automatically perform pre-
programmed sequential operations
Optional battery operation

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Interface
8.4 color LCD (800600)
On-screen menu icons
DVI-I video output
RS-232 with RTS/CTS hardware flow control
USB 2.0 with support for USB TMC
LAN TCP/IP with LXI support
Optional GPIB/IEEE488 interface
Optional 3G USB adapter for WLAN
Optional power meter adapter
IF output @ 886MHz
Headphone output
REF (reference clock) input/output BNC ports
Alarm/Open collector output BNC port
Trigger/Gate input BNC ports
RF N-type input port
Tracking generator output
DC +7V/500mA output SMB port

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Accessories
Standard
Accessories
Part number
Description
Region dependant
Power cord
N/A
User manual CD:
Includes: User manual,
Programming manual,
SpectrumShot quick start
guide, SpectrumShot
software, IVI driver
N/A
Quick start guide
N/A
Certificate of calibration
Options
Option number
Description
Opt1.
Tracking generator
Opt2.
Battery (11.1V/5200mAH
Li-ion battery)
Opt3.
GPIB interface (IEEE 488
bus)
Optional
Accessories
Part number
Description
ADB-002
DC BLOCK BNC 50R
10MHz-2.2GHz
ADB-006
DC BLOCK N TYPE 50R
10MHz-6GHz
ADB-008
DC BLOCK SMA 50R
0.1MHz-8GHz
GSC-009
Soft Carrying Case
GRA-415
6U Rack mount kit

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Software Downloads
PC Software for Windows System (SpectrumShot quick
start guide, SpectrumShot software)
IVI Driver Supports LabView & LabWindows/CVI
Programming

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Appearance
GSP-9300B Front Panel
LOCAL
CONTROL
FILE AUXILIARY
Frequency
Autoset
Amplitude
Span
BW / AVG
Display
Trace
Sweep
Measure
Trigger
File
Recall
Save
Peak
Marker
Marker
System
Preset
Search
Quick
Save
7
4
1
0
8
5
2
9
6
3
/Enter
BK SP
Sweep
Mode
Limit
Line
Sequence
Option
Control
Fast/
Normal
F 4
F 3
F 2
F 1
F 6
F 5
F 7
RF INPUT 50
REV PWR +30 dBm
TG OUTPUT 50 W W
500 mA MAX.
DC 7V
OUTPUT +30 dBm MAX .
MAX.DC ± 50V MAX.DC ±50V
9 kHz 3 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer
GSP-9300B
LCD
display
Main
keys
Function
keys
Control
keys * Power key
File keys
Auxiliary keys
Scroll wheel
Arrow keys
RF input
terminal
DC power
supply
Tracking
generator
output
Numeric,
Enter and
BK SP keys
USB A,
Micro SD
port
Marker keys
Preset/Local
and Quick
Save keys
MARKER
LCD display
800600 color LCD display. The display shows the
soft keys for the current function, frequency,
amplitude and marker information.
Function keys
F 1
~
F 7
The F1 to F7 function keys directly
correspond to the soft keys on the
right-hand side of display.
Main keys
Frequency
Sets the center frequency, start
frequency, stop frequency, center
frequency step and frequency
offset values.

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Span
Sets the span, with options for full
span, zero span and last span.
Amplitude
Sets the amplitude reference level,
attenuation, pre-amplifier
controls, scale and other options
for attenuation and scale.
Autoset
Automatically searches the peak
signal with maximum amplitude
and displays it with appropriate
horizontal and vertical scales.
Control keys
BW/Avg
Sets the resolution bandwidth,
video bandwidth, average type
and turns the EMI filter on/off.
Sweep
Sets the sweep time and gate time.
Sweep
Mode
Toggles the Sweep Control
between Fast and Normal mode.
Measure
Accesses measurement options
such as ACPR, OCBW,
demodulation measurements,
SEM, TOI, phase jitter and other
advanced measurements.
Trace
Sets traces and trace related
functions.
Limit
Line
Sets and tests Pass/Fail limit lines.
Display
The Display key configures the
windowing mode and basic
display properties.

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Trigger
Sets the triggering modes.
File
File
File utilities options
Save
Save the trace, state etc., and save
options.
Recall
Recall the trace, state etc., and
recall options.
Marker
Marker
Turns the Markers on/off and
configures the markers.
Marker
The Marker key positions the
markers on the trace.
Peak
Search
Finds each maximum and
minimum peak. Used with the
Marker function.
Auxiliary
Sequence
Access, set and edit program
sequences.
Option
Control
The Option Control key allows you
to setup optional accessories such
as the Tracking Generator, Power
Meter or Demo Kit.
System
The System key shows system
information, settings and other
system related functions.

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Preset / Local key
Preset
LOCAL
The Preset key will restore the
spectrum analyzer to the Factory
or User Preset settings.
The Preset key will also return the
instrument back to local control
after it has been in remote control
mode.
Quick
Save
The Quick Save utility allows you
to save either the state, trace,
display screen, limit line,
correction or sequence with only a
single press.
Power key
Turns the instrument on/off. On =
yellow, off = blue.
Scroll wheel
Edit values, select listed items.
Arrow keys
Increment/decrement values (in
steps), select listed items.
RF input terminal
RF INPUT 50W
+30dBm MAX.
MAX.DC ±50V
RF input port. Accepts RF inputs.
Maximum input: +30dBm
Input impedance: 50Ω
Maximum DC voltage: ±50V
N-type: female

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DC power supply
500mA MAX.
DC 7V
OUTPUT
SMB port supplies power for
optional accessories.
DC +7V
500mA Max.
Numeric keypad
7
4
1
0
8
5
2
9
6
3
/Enter
BK SP
The numeric
keypad is used to
enter values and
parameters. It is
often used in
conjunction with
the arrow keys and
scroll wheel.
TG output port
REV PWR +30dBm
TG OUTPUT 50 W
MAX.DC ±50V
The Tracking Generator (TG)
output source.
N-type: female
Input impedance: 50Ω
Output power: -50dBm to 0dBm
Maximum reversed power:
+30dBm
USB A, Micro SD
USB A port, Micro SD port for
saving/recalling settings/files.