Hantek HSA2030 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
HSA2030/HSA2016 Series
V1.0.0

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Contents
CHAPTER1 QUICK START ............................................................................. 7
1.1 Instrument Introduction ..................................................................................... 8
1.2 General Inspection ............................................................................................ 9
1.3 To Prepare for Use ............................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER2 OPERATING BASICS.................................................................. 10
2.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Menu Reference ............................................................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Front Panel Function Keys ............................................................................................. 12
2.1.3 Numeric Keyboard ......................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Top Panel ........................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Side Panel....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Right Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Left Panel ....................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 User Interface.................................................................................................. 16
2.5 Menu Operation .............................................................................................. 17
2.6 Parameter Setting ........................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER3 BASIC SETTINGS....................................................................... 20
3.1 Basic Settings ................................................................................................. 21
3.1.1 FREQ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.2 SPAN............................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.3 AMPT.............................................................................................................................. 24
3.2 Sweep and Function Settings.......................................................................... 26
3.2.1 BW.................................................................................................................................. 26
3.2.2 Sweep............................................................................................................................. 27
3.2.3 Trace .............................................................................................................................. 28
3.3 Marker Measurement ...................................................................................... 30
3.4 Shortcut Key.................................................................................................... 33
3.4.1 Auto ............................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.2 Preset............................................................................................................................. 34
3.4.3 Utility ............................................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER4 TEST CASE................................................................................ 40
4.1 Testing Low Level Signal................................................................................. 40
4.1.1 Reduce the Loss of Input ............................................................................................... 40
4.1.2 Reduce the Resolution Bandwidth ................................................................................ 42
4.1.3 Trace Average................................................................................................................. 43
4.2 Measuring Signal Distortion ............................................................................ 44
CHAPTER5 SCPI PROGRAMME .................................................................. 47
5.1 SCPI Brief Introduction.................................................................................... 48
5.1.1 Basic Knowledge Requirement ...................................................................................... 48
5.1.2 Command Syntax ........................................................................................................... 48
5.1.3 Standard Notations ........................................................................................................ 48
5.1.4 Punctuation.................................................................................................................... 49
5.1.5Separator ........................................................................................................................ 49
5.1.6 Default unit of parameters ............................................................................................ 49
5.2 Common Commands ...................................................................................... 49

5.2.1 Clear Status .................................................................................................................... 49
5.2.2 Identification Query....................................................................................................... 49
5.2.3 Reset .............................................................................................................................. 50
5.2.4 ABORt Command ........................................................................................................... 50
5.3 CALCulate Subsystem .................................................................................... 50
5.3.1 CALCulate: MARKer Subsection ..................................................................................... 50
5.4 DEMOdulation Subsystem .............................................................................. 52
5.4.1 AM Demodulation ......................................................................................................... 52
5.4.2 FM Demodulation.......................................................................................................... 52
5.5 DISPlay Subsystem ........................................................................................ 53
5.5.1 Trace Y-Axis Scaling........................................................................................................ 53
5.5.2 Trace Y-Axis Reference Level.......................................................................................... 53
5.5.3 Trace Y-Axis Reference Level Offset............................................................................... 53
5.6 TRACe Subsystem.......................................................................................... 54
5.6.1 Read appointed trace data ............................................................................................ 54
5.6.2 Select trace display mode.............................................................................................. 54
5.6.3 Set trace average time ................................................................................................... 54
5.6.4 Set on/off of the average function in appointed trace.................................................. 55
5.6.5 Clear all trace ................................................................................................................. 55
5.6.6 FORMat Subsystem........................................................................................................ 55
5.7 SENSe Subsystem.......................................................................................... 56
5.7.1 FREQuency Subsection .................................................................................................. 56
5.7.2 Span Mode..................................................................................................................... 57
5.7.3 Sweep............................................................................................................................. 57
5.7.4 Detection ....................................................................................................................... 57
5.7.5 Bandwidth...................................................................................................................... 58
5.7.6 Average .......................................................................................................................... 59
5.7.7 Power ............................................................................................................................. 59
5.8 INITiate Subsystem ......................................................................................... 60
5.8.1 Continuous Sweep and Single Sweep ............................................................................ 60
5.8.2 Start Single Sweep ......................................................................................................... 61
5.9 TRIGger Subsystem........................................................................................ 61
5.9.1 Set Trigger Type ............................................................................................................. 61
5.9.2 Edge Trigger of External Trigger..................................................................................... 61
5.9.3 Trigger Level in Video Trigger. ........................................................................................ 62
5.9.4 UNIT Subsystem ............................................................................................................. 62
5.10 SYSTem Subsystem ..................................................................................... 62
5.10.1 Power off the Instrument. ........................................................................................... 62
5.10.2 Restart the Instrument ................................................................................................ 62
5.10.3 Preset........................................................................................................................... 63
CHAPTER6 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 64
6.1 Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 65
CHAPTER7 APPENDIX................................................................................ 68
Appendix AAccessories ..................................................................................... 69
Appendix B: Services and Support........................................................................ 69
CHAPTER8 GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING ............................................... 70
8.1 General Care................................................................................................... 70
8.2 Cleaning.......................................................................................................... 70

General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into
operation so as to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any product
connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this
manual.
The reparation could only be executed by professional authorized personnel.
Avoid fire and personal injury.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Ground the Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To avoid
electric shock, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of power cord to the Protective
Earth terminal before any inputs or outputs.
Observe all Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and check
your manual for more information about ratings before connecting.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially
to circuits or accessories must be performed by HANTEK authorized personnel.
Keep Well Ventilated.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Model Number
The model in HSA2000 Series instrument
Instrument Model Number
Model No.
Spectrum Analyzer
TG
DMM
DSO
HSA2030A
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(1.6GHz)
HSA2030B
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(1.6GHz)
5M-3G
HSA2030C
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(1.6GHz)
5M-3G
6000COUNTS
HSA2030D
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(1.6GHz)
5M-3G
6000COUNTS
YES
HSA2030E
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
(1.6GHz)
6000COUNTS
YES
Model No.
Spectrum Analyzer
TG
DMM
DSO
HSA2016A
9 kHz to 1.6 GHz
HSA2016B
9 kHz to 1.6 GHz
5M-1.6G
HSA2016C
9 kHz to 1.6 GHz
5M-1.6G
6000COUNTS
HSA2016D
9 kHz to 1.6 GHz
5M-1.6G
6000COUNTS
YES
HSA2016E
9 kHz to 1.6 GHz
6000COUNTS
YES

Chapter1 Quick Start
Instrument Introduction
General Check
Preparation

1.1 Instrument Introduction
HSA2000 series spectrum analyzers which are small, light and cost-effective, are portable
spectrum analyzers designed for starters. Configured with easy-to-operate numeric keyboard,
high-resolution color LCD display and various remote communication interfaces, they can be
widely used in various fields, such as education, company research and development as well as
industrial manufacture.
Main features:
•Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz (1.6GHz)
•Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): -135 dBm (Typical)
•Phase Noise: -80 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset
•Total Amplitude Accuracy: <1.5 dB
•Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 100 Hz
•VSWR Measurement Kit(Option)
•Standard with Preamplifier
•5.7 inche (600×480 pixels) high-definition display with clear, vivid, and easy-to-use graphical
interface
•Various interfaces such as LAN, USB Host, USB Device

1.2 General Inspection
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment
have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and
mechanical tests.
2. Inspect the instrument
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify the Hantek representative.
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories are incomplete or
damaged, please contact the Hantek representative.
1.3 To Prepare for Use
This chapter introduces the basic process to help you fast start to use the instrument.
Prepare the instrument.
1. To Connect to Power
Please use the power cord provided with the accessories to connect the spectrum analyzer to AC
power source.
Press the power switch on lower left of front pannel to turn on the instrument.
2. Power-on Inspection
After connecting the instrument to power source correctly, press at the front panel to start the
spectrum analyzer. Following the start-up screen which shows the start-up initialization process
information, the sweep curve is displayed.

Chapter2 Operating Basics
Front Panel Menu Reference
Top Panel
Side Panel
User Interface
Menu Operation
Parameter Setting

2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 Menu Reference
1. LCD
2. Menu softkeys/menu control keys
3. Charge indicator (Only lights up when charging)
4. Knob
5. Direction keys
6. Numeric Keyboard
7. Power switch (Lighting-normal work status)
8. Function key area

2.1.2 Front Panel Function Keys
FREQ: Set the center, start and stop frequency; enable the signal tracking function.
SPAN: Set the frequency span of the sweep.
AMPT: Set the reference level, RF attenuator, scale and the unit of Y-axis, etc. Set the reference
level offset, maximum mixing level and input impedence. Execute auto scale and auto
range as well as turn on the RF preamplifier.
BW: Set the resolution bandwidth (RBW) and video bandwidth (VBW).
Select average type.
SWEEP: Set the sweep and trigger parameters.
TRACESet the parameters related to trace and filter types.
MEAS: Select and control the measurement function
MODESelect mode
FILESave files
UTILITYAuxiliary function
MARKERRead the amplitude, frequency and sweep time of a certain point on the trace.
PEAKOpen the peak search menu and search for peaks immediately.
MARKERSet other system parameters on the basis of the current marker value.
COUNT: Frequency counter function
PRESET: Restore the system to factory settings or user-defined state.
AUTO: Search for signals automatically within full frequency range.
2.1.3 Numeric Keyboard
HSA2000 Series provides a numeric keyboard at the front panel (as shown in the figure below).
The numeric keyboard which supports the Chinese characters, numbers and common symbols
(including decimal point, and -) are mainly used to edit file or folder name.

The numeric keyboard consists of the following parts:
1.
•The input mode is fixed at number input during parameter setting. During parameter setting,
press this key to input the symbol (“-”) of the figure. When the key is pressed for the first
time, the parameter symbol is “-”.
•Press to switch among Chinese, English and number input during file or folder name
editing.
2. Number/Letter
•Multiplexing keys for numbers and letters. They are used to directly input the desired
number or letter.
•0 is the multiplexing key for 0. Press this key to input 0 in number input.
3.
•Press this key to input a decimal point at the current cursor position in number input.
4. ENTER
•When pressed during parameter editing process, the system will complete the input and
insert a default unit for the parameter automatically.
•While in the process of file name editing, this key is used to input the character currently
selected by the cursor.
5. ESC CANCEL
•During parameter editing process, press this key to clear the inputs in the active function
area and exit parameter input.
•While in the process of file name editing, press this key tol delete characters that have
been entered.
•Press this key to turn off the display of the active function area when the main
measurement screen is displayed.
•Press this key to exit the current test mode in keyboard test.
•Press this key to unlock the screen when it is locked.
6. BACK
•During the process of parameter editing, press this key to delete the character on the left of
the cursor.
•While in the process of file name editing, press this key to delete the character on the left of
the cursor.

2.4 User Interface
User interface:
1. Hantek Logo
2. Time: System time
3. USB storage device status: is displayed when USB storage device is installed.
4. Operation status: Display “Local” (in local mode) or “Rmt” (in remote mode).
5. Power display
6. Reference levelReference level value
7. Attenuator settings: Attenuator settings
8. SWT Value
9. Marker value
Cursor X: Current X value of the cursor. Note that X indicates different physical quantities
in different functions.
Cursor Y: Current Y value of the cursor. Note that Y indicates different physical quantities
in different functions.
10. Trace 1 Detector type: Normal, Pos peak, Neg peak, Sample, RMS Avg.
11. Trace 2 Detector type: Normal, Pos peak, Neg peak, Sample, RMS Avg.
12. Trace 3 Detector type: Normal, Pos peak, Neg peak, Sample, RMS Avg.
13. Trace 4 Detector type: Normal, Pos peak, Neg peak, Sample, RMS Avg.
14. Sweep mode: Continuous or Single sweep (with current number of sweeps)

15. Trigger type: Free.
16. Average type: Average type in BW, logarithmic power, power, voltage.
17. Preamplifier status: Enable or disable the preamplifier.
18. Average times: Average times of trace.
19. Menu title: Function of the current menu.
20. Menu items: Menu items of the current function.
21. Menu page numberShow the total number of pages and current page number.
22. Center frequency: The frequency range of the current sweep channel can be expressed
by a combination of center frequency and span or a combination of start frequency and
stop frequency.
23. Span: The frequency range of the current sweep channel can be expressed by a
combination of center frequency and span or a combination of start frequency and stop
frequency.
24. RBWResolution bandwidth.
25. VBWVideo bandwidth.
26. Spectrum line display area: Spectrum line display area.
27. Y scale: Label of Y scale.
28. Manual setting: The corresponding parameter is in manual setting mode.
2.5 Menu Operation
There are 6 types of menus according to their operation modes. Each type of menu and its
operation method are introduced below.
1. Parameter Input
When selected, use the numeric keys to modify the parameters directly.
For example, select “Center Freq”, input the desired figure and select
proper unit to change the center frequency.
2. State Switching
Press the corresponding menu key to switch between the sub-options.
For example, press “Signal Track” to enable or disable the signal tracking
function.
3. Enter Lower Menu (with parameter)
Press the corresponding menu key to enter the lower menu and change
the option currently selected.
For example, press “AMPT” to enter the lower menu. Select dBm and
return to the previous menu. The unit of Y-axis changes to dBm.

4. Enter Lower Menu (without parameter)
Press the corresponding menu key to enter the lower menu. For example,
press “Corrections” to enter directly.
5.Function Switch + Parameter Input
Press the corresponding menu key to switch between functions; change
the parameter directly using the numeric keys.
For example, press “CF Step” to switch between “Auto” and “Manual”; if
“Manual” is selected, you can directly input the desired number to change
the CF Step.
6. State Selection
Press the corresponding menu key to modify the parameter and return to
the menu one level up. For example, press “MARKER” “NORMAL” to
select normal state. It means “MARKER” is in normal state.
2.6 Parameter Setting
Users can enter the desired parameter values using the numeric keys, knob, or direction keys.
This section describes the three methods of parameter setting through an example (to set the
center frequency to 800 MHz).
1. Use the numeric keyboard
1) Press “FREQ”Center Freq;
2) Input “800”using the numeric keys;
3) Select “MHz”by selecting the desired unit from the popup menu.
2. Use the knob
When the parameter is editable (namely when the parameter is selected), turn the knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the parameter value at specified step.
1) Press “FREQ”Center Freq;
2) Rotate the knob until the parameter is set to a certain value (800 MHz).
3. Use the direction keys
When the parameter is editable (namely when the parameter is selected), you can increase or
decrease the parameter value at specific step using the direction keys.
1) Press “FREQ” Center Freq;
2) Press up/down direction key until the parameter is set to a certain value (800 MHz).

Note: in the storage function, the direction keys can also be used to select the current path or file.

Chapter3 Basic Settings
This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associated functions.
Subjects in this chapter:
Basic Settings
Sweep and Function Settings
Marker Measurements
Shortcut Key