Rigol DSA1000 Series Installation and operation manual

RIGOL
Performance Verification Guide
DSA1000A/DSA1000 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Apr. 2015
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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DSA1000A/DSA1000 Performance Verification Guide
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Guaranty and Declaration
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© 2012 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Notices
RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending.
RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing
policies at company’s sole decision.
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Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses in connection with the
furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any information contained.
Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied, photocopied or rearranged without prior
written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China as well as
the ISO9001:2008 standard and the ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard
conformance certification is in progress.
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RIGOL.
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General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation
so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To
prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this manual.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the local country
could be used.
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.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has the isobaric electric
potential as ground.
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.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product, or
else the operator might expose to danger of electrical shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Anything into the Holes of Fan.
Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
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 RIGOL authorized personnel
before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or
accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

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Keep Well Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the device. So please
keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not operate
in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, it is important to operate the device
away from an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in air, please keep the surface of device clean and dry.
Electrostatic Prevention.
Operate in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid damages induced by static
discharges. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of the cable to release static
before connecting.
Protect the RF Input Terminals of Instrument.
Do not bend or hit the devices (such as filter and attenuator) connected to the input terminals;
otherwise, the weight exerted onto the instrument terminals might increase and the instrument
might be damaged. Besides, the 50Ω and 75Ω connectors and cables cannot be used
interchangeably.
Do Not Overload the Input.
To avoid damaging the instrument, the DC voltage component of the signal input into the RF input
terminal cannot exceed 50V DC and the maximum continuous power of the AC (RF) signal
component cannot exceed 30 dBm (1 W) when the frequency is from 10 MHz to 3 GHz.
Appropriate Use of Power Meter.
If you are not sure about the characteristics of the signal under test, follow these recommendations
below to ensure safe operations of the spectrum analyzer. If RF power meter is available, use it to
measure the signal level. If RF power meter is not available, add a rated external attenuator between
the signal cable and input terminal of the spectrum analyzer; select maximum RF attenuation,
maximum span and maximum possible reference level for the spectrum analyzer to display the
signals within the screen.
Know About the Specification Conditions of the Instrument.
To ensure the performance specifications of the instrument, use the analyzer under specified
conditions.

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Proper Use of Battery.
If a battery is supplied, it must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact with fire. Keep it out
of the reach of children. Improper change of battery (note: lithium battery) may cause explosion. Use
RIGOL specified battery only.
Handling Safety.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob interfaces and
other parts on the panels.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms Used in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Warning statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of
life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in damage to this
product or other property.
Terms Used on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury or
hazard immediately.
WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in potential
injury or hazard.
CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in damage
to the product or other devices connected to the product.
Symbols Used on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground

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Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen
Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am
Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren,
nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben.
Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes
Netzkabel.
Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte Netzkabel.
Erden des Gerätes.
Das Gerät ist durch den Schutzleiter im Netzkabel geerdet. Um Gefahren durch elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, ist es unerlässlich, die Erdung durchzuführen. Erst dann dürfen weitere Ein- oder
Ausgänge verbunden werden.
Anschluss einesTastkopfes.
Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des Instruments geerdet.
SchließenSie die Erdungsklemmen an keine hohe Spannung an.
Beachten Sie alle Anschlüsse.
Zur Vermeidung von Feuer oder Stromschlag, beachten Sie alle Bemerkungen und Markierungen auf
dem Instrument. Befolgen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung für weitere Informationen, bevor Sie weitere
Anschlüsse an das Instrument legen.
Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten Überspannungsschutz.
Stellen Sie sicher, daß keinerlei Überspannung (wie z.B. durch Gewitter verursacht) das Gerät
erreichen kann. Andernfallsbestehtfür den Anwender die GefahreinesStromschlages.
Nicht ohne Abdeckung einschalten.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht mit entfernten Gehäuse-Abdeckungen.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht geöffnet.
Der Betrieb mit offenen oder entfernten Gehäuseteilen ist nicht zulässig. Nichts in entsprechende
Öffnungen stecken (Lüfter z.B.)
Passende Sicherung verwenden.
Setzen Sie nur die spezifikationsgemäßen Sicherungen ein.
Vermeiden Sie ungeschützte Verbindungen.
Berühren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen, während das Gerät in Betrieb ist.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht im Fehlerfall.
Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben,
dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung,
Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL
autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden.

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Belüftung sicherstellen.
Unzureichende Belüftung kann zu Temperaturanstiegen und somit zu thermischen Schäden am Gerät
führen. Stellen Sie deswegen die Belüftung sicher und kontrollieren regelmäßig Lüfter und
Belüftungsöffnungen.
Nicht in feuchter Umgebung betreiben.
Zur Vermeidung von Kurzschluß im Geräteinneren und Stromschlag betreiben Sie das Gerät bitte
niemals in feuchter Umgebung.
Nicht in explosiver Atmosphäre betreiben.
Zur Vermeidung von Personen- und Sachschäden ist es unumgänglich, das Gerät ausschließlich
fernab jedweder explosiven Atmosphäre zu betreiben.
Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken halten.
Um den Einfluß von Staub und Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft auszuschließen, halten Sie bitte die
Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken.
Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladung (ESD).
Sorgen Sie für eine elektrostatisch geschützte Umgebung, um somit Schäden und
Funktionsstörungen durch ESD zu vermeiden. Erden Sie vor dem Anschluß immer Innen- und
Außenleiter der Verbindungsleitung, um statische Aufladung zu entladen.
Die richtige Verwendung desAkku.
Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird, vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw. Feuer ausgesetzt werden.
Bewahren Sie es außerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf. UnsachgemäßeÄnderung derBatterie
(Anmerkung: Lithium-Batterie) kann zu einer Explosion führen. VerwendenSie nur von RIGOL
angegebenenAkkus.
Sicherer Transport.
Transportieren Sie das Gerät sorgfältig (Verpackung!), um Schäden an Bedienelementen,
Anschlüssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden.

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Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole
Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch auftauchen:
WARNING
Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder
den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können.
CAUTION
Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am
Gerät hervorrufen können.
Begriffe auf dem Produkt. Diese Bedingungen können auf dem Produkt erscheinen:
DANGER weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die sofort geschehen kann.
WARNING weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die möglicherweise nicht sofort
geschehen.
CAUTION weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin und bedeutet, dass eine mögliche
Beschädigung des Instruments oder anderer Gegenstände auftreten kann.
Symbole auf dem Produkt. Diese Symbole können auf dem Produkt erscheinen:
Gefährliche
Spannung
Sicherheits-
Hinweis Schutz-erde Gehäusemasse Erde

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Document Overview
This manual guides users to correctly test the performance of RIGOL DSA1000A/DSA1000 series
spectrum analyzer. For the operation method of the instrument, please refer to the corresponding
User’s Guide.
Main topics in this manual:
Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter introduces the preparations and precautions of the performance verification test.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the limit, test devices, test method and procedures of each performance.
Appendix Test Record Form
In the appendix, a test record form is provided for recording the test results so as to determine
whether each performance fulfills the requirement.
Format Conventions in this Manual:
Front Panel Key: denoted by “Text Box + Button Name (Bold)”, for example, System.
Menu Softkey: denoted by “Character Shading + Menu Word (Bold)”, for example, Information.
Operation Step: denoted by an arrow “”, for example, System Information.

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.................................................................................................I
General Safety Summary................................................................................................ II
Safety Terms and Symbols .............................................................................................. V
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen...........................................................................VI
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole................................................................................VIII
Document Overview.......................................................................................................IX
Chapter 1 Overview ...................................................................................................1-1
Test Preparations ...........................................................................................................1-1
Test Result Record .........................................................................................................1-3
Specifications ................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test ...................................................................2-1
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test ......................................................................2-2
Specification ...........................................................................................................2-2
Test Device.............................................................................................................2-2
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-3
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-3
Test Record Form ....................................................................................................2-4
Single-sideband Phase Noise Test ....................................................................................2-5
Specification ...........................................................................................................2-5
Test Devices............................................................................................................2-5
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-5
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-5
Test Record Form ....................................................................................................2-6
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test....................................................................................2-7
Specification ...........................................................................................................2-7
Test Devices............................................................................................................2-7
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-7
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-8
Test Record Form ....................................................................................................2-8
Frequency Response Test................................................................................................2-9
Specification ...........................................................................................................2-9
Test Devices............................................................................................................2-9
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-9
Test Procedures..................................................................................................... 2-10
Test Record Form .................................................................................................. 2-11
Second Harmonic Distortion Test ................................................................................... 2-13
Specification ......................................................................................................... 2-13

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Test Devices..........................................................................................................2-13
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-13
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-13
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-14
TOI Distortion Test.......................................................................................................2-15
Specification..........................................................................................................2-15
Test Devices..........................................................................................................2-15
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-16
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-16
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-18
1 dB Gain Compression Test..........................................................................................2-19
Specification..........................................................................................................2-19
Test Devices..........................................................................................................2-19
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-20
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-20
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-21
Input Attenuation Error Test..........................................................................................2-22
Specification..........................................................................................................2-22
Test Devices..........................................................................................................2-22
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-22
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-23
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-24
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Test.........................................................................2-26
Specification..........................................................................................................2-26
Test Device ...........................................................................................................2-26
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-26
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-26
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-26
Appendix Test Record Form.............................................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Overview
Test Preparations
Before the test, make the following preparations.
1. Warm the spectrum analyzer up for at least 30 minutes.
2. Make sure that the instrument is within the calibration period (the calibration period is 1 year)
and perform self-calibration on the spectrum analyzer (press System Calibrate Cal Now
and the spectrum analyzer performs self-calibration immediately using the internal calibration
source).
3. The test devices required are as shown in the table below.
Table 1-1 The test devices required
Device Specification Qty. Recommended
Signal Generators Amplitude accuracy: ±0.6 dB
Single-sideband phase noise: <-126 dBc/Hz 2 Agilent N5181A
Frequency Counter
Frequency range: 10 MHz ± 100 Hz
Support single trigger and external reference input
Gate time: ≥10 s
Frequency resolution: 10 digits/s
1 Agilent 53181A
Power Meter
Compatible with Agilent E9304A power sensor
dB relative mode
Resolution: 0.001 dB
Reference accuracy: ±1.2%
1 Agilent N1913A
Power Sensor
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 18 GHz
Maximum SWR:
1.13 (9 kHz to 2 GHz)
1.19 (2 GHz to 14 GHz)
1.22 (14 GHz to 16 GHz)
1.26 (16 GHz to 18 GHz)
Amplitude range: 1 nW to 100 mW (-60 dBm to +20 dBm)
1 Agilent E9304A
Power Divider
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz
Insert loss: 6 dB, rated
Output track: <0.25 dB
Equivalent output SWR: <1.22:1
1 Agilent 11667A
Low-pass Filter[1] Cut-off Frequency: 1 GHz 1 --
Attenuator/Switch
Driver
Compatible with Agilent 8494H and 8496H programmable
step attenuator 1 Agilent 11713B

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The test devices required (continue)
Device Specification Qty. Recommended
Step Attenuator
Step: 1 dB
Attenuation range: 0 dB to 11 dB
Frequency range: 50 MHz ± 1 MHz
Connector: N-type (female)
Attenuation Repeatability: ±0.03 dB
1 Agilent 8494H
Step Attenuator
Step: 10 dB
Attenuation range: 0 dB to 110 dB
Frequency range: 50 MHz ± 1 MHz
Connector: N-type (female)
Attenuation Repeatability: ±0.03 dB
1 Agilent 8496H
Attenuator
Interconnect Kit Connect Agilent 8494H and Agilent 8496H 1 Agilent 11716A
50 ΩLoad Impedance: 50 Ω, rated
Connector: N-type (male) 1 --
Power Meter
Connecting Cable
Compatible with Agilent N1913A power meter and Agilent
E9304A power sensor 1 --
Dual-N Cables N-type (male) to N-type (male) cable 3 --
Dual-BNC Cable BNC (male)-BNC (male) cable 1 --
N-SMA Cables N-type (male) to SMA (male) cable 2 --
Note: [1] The connecting terminals of the low-pass filter used in this manual are two SMA female terminals. In the
actual test, the type of the connecting terminals of the low-pass filter may differ; please select proper connecting
cable and adaptor according to the actual type of the connecting terminals.

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Test Result Record
Record and keep the test result of each test. In the Appendix of this manual, a test result record form
which lists all the test items and their corresponding performance limits as well as spaces for users to
record the test results, is provided.
Tip:
It is recommended that users photocopy the test record form before each test and record the test
results in the copy so that the form can be used repeatedly.
Specifications
The specification of each test item is provided in chapter 2. For other specifications, refer to
DSA1000A/DSA1000 User’s Guide or DSA1000A/DSA1000 Data Sheet (can be downloaded from
www.rigol.com).
Tip:
All the specifications are only valid when the instrument has been warmed up for more than 30
minutes.

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Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the performance verification test method and procedures of DSA1000A and
DSA1000 series spectrum analyzer.
Note:
1) Make sure the spectrum analyzer has passed the self-calibration before executing the
performance verification test.
2) Make sure that the instrument has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes before executing any
of the following tests.
3) Press Preset to reset the instrument to the factory setting before or after executing any of the
following tests.
4) For amplitude-related tests, perform self-calibration on the instrument (press System 
Calibrate Cal Now) before the test.
5) Definitions of “Typical Value” and “Nominal Value” for this product.
Typical Value: the performance specification of this product under specified conditions.
Nominal Value: the approximate quantity of the product during application.

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Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test
Specification
DANL
DSA1030A
0 dB Attenuation, RBW=10 Hz, VBW=1 Hz, RMS Average Detector, Trace Average≥50, Input Impedance = 50 Ω,
Tracking Generator Off
DANL (Preamplifier off)
100 kHz to 10 MHz < -85 dBm – 3 × (f/1 MHz) dB,
Typical: -125 dBm
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz < -127 dBm + 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -130 dBm
2.5 GHz to 3 GHz < -115 dBm
DANL (Preamplifier on)
100 kHz to 1 MHz < -103 dBm
1 MHz to 10 MHz < -103 dBm – 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -143 dBm
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz < -145 dBm + 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -148 dBm
2.5 GHz to 3 GHz < -133 dBm
DSA1030
0 dB Attenuation, RBW = 100 Hz, VBW = 1 Hz, RMS Average Detector, Trace Average ≥50
DANL (Preamplifier off)
100 kHz to 10 MHz < -75 dBm – 3 × (f/1MHz) dB,
Typical: -115 dBm
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz < -117 dBm + 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -120 dBm
2.5 GHz to 3 GHz < -105 dBm
DANL (Preamplifier on)
100 kHz to 1 MHz < -93 dBm
1 MHz to 10 MHz < -93 dBm – 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -133 dBm
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz < -135 dBm + 3 × (f/1 GHz) dB,
Typical: -138 dBm
2.5 GHz to 3 GHz < -123 dBm
Test Device
1. 50 ΩLoad × 1