Rigol DSA700 series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DSA700 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Mar. 2017
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Safety Requirement
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
follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the exclusive 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, connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the
Protective Earth terminal before connecting any input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground. Do
not connect the ground lead to high voltage. Improper way of connection could
result in dangerous voltages being present on the connectors, controls or other
surfaces of the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause potential hazards for
operators.
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 the
instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach
the product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric
shock.
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Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Objects Into the Air Outlet.
Do not insert objects into the air outlet, as doing so may cause damage to 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 on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that any damage may occur 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.
Provide Adequate Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument,
which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well
ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the
instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the
instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Instrument Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument, keep
the surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.
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Prevent Electrostatic Impact.
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to
avoid damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and
external conductors of cables to release static before making connections.
Use the Battery Properly.
Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire.
Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery)
may cause an explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only.
Handle with Caution.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knobs,
interfaces, and other parts on the panels.
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Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.
Safety Terms 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.
Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground
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Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with
mild detergent or water. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying
it.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.
WARNING
To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure
that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power
supply.
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Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or
human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and
avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product
appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
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DSA700 Series Overview
DSA700 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:
The highest frequency: 500 MHz/1 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): <-130 dBm (Typical)
Phase Noise: <-80 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (Typical)
Level Measurement Uncertainty: <1.5 dB
Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 100 Hz
EMI Filter and Quasi-Peak Detector Kit (Option)
Standard with Preamplifier and AM/FM Demodulation Function
Various measurement functions (option)
8 inche (800×480 pixels) high-definition display with clear, vivid, and
easy-to-use graphical interface
Various interfaces such as LAN, USB Host, USB Device and GPIB (option)
Compact Size, Light Weight Design
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Document Overview
Topics in this manual:
Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and user interface as well as
announcements during first use of the analyzer.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation
This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the front panel keys with their
associated menu keys.
Chapter 3 Remote Control
This chapter shows how to control the analyzer in remote mode.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message
This chapter lists the troubleshooting information and messages that may appear
during the use of the analyzer.
Chapter 5 Specifications
This chapter lists the specifications and general specifications of the analyzer.
Chapter 6 Appendix
This chapter lists the options and accessories that can be ordered along with your
analyzer as well as the service and support information.
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Format conventions in this manual:
1. Keys:
The keys at the front panel are usually denoted by the format of "Key name
(Bold) +textbox". For example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu keys:
The menu softkeys are usually denoted by the format of "Menu word (Bold)
+character shading". For example, Center Freq denotes the center
frequency menu item under the FREQ function key.
3. Connectors:
The connectors at the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the format of
"Connector name (Bold) +square brackets (Bold)", such as [GEN OUTPUT
50Ω].
4. Operation steps:
"" represents the next step of operation. For example, FREQ Center
Freq indicates pressing FREQ at the front panel and then pressing the menu
softkey Center Freq.
Content conventions in this manual:
The DSA700 series spectrum analyzer includes the following two models. The
illustrations in this manual are based on DSA710.
Model
Frequency Range
DSA705 100 kHz to 500 MHz
DSA710 100 kHz to 1 GHz
User manuals provided with this product:
User’s Guide, Quick Guide, Programming Guide, Data sheet etc. For the desired
manual, please download it from www.rigol.com.
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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.........................................................................I
Safety Requirement.................................................................................II
General Safety Summary...........................................................................II
Safety Notices and Symbols ...................................................................... V
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen .......................................................VI
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole.............................................................. IX
Care and Cleaning.................................................................................... X
Environmental Considerations................................................................... XI
DSA700 Series Overview.....................................................................XIII
Document Overview.............................................................................XIV
Chapter 1 Quick Start ........................................................................ 1-1
General Inspection.................................................................................1-2
Appearance and Dimensions ...................................................................1-3
To Prepare for Use .................................................................................1-4
To Adjust the Supporting Legs ..........................................................1-4
To Connect to Power........................................................................1-5
Power-on Inspection........................................................................1-6
Self-calibration ................................................................................1-6
To Set the System Language.............................................................1-6
Front Panel............................................................................................1-7
Front Panel Function Keys ................................................................1-8
Front Panel Key Backlight...............................................................1-10
Front Panel Connectors ..................................................................1-11
To Use the Numeric Keyboard.........................................................1-13
Rear Panel...........................................................................................1-15
User Interface......................................................................................1-17
Menu Operation...................................................................................1-20
Parameter Setting ................................................................................1-22
To Input Filename................................................................................1-24
To Lock the Keyboard...........................................................................1-27
To Use the Built-in Help ........................................................................1-28
To Use the Security Lock.......................................................................1-30
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To Replace the Fuse .............................................................................1-31
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation........................................................2-1
Basic Settings ....................................................................................... 2-2
FREQ............................................................................................. 2-2
SPAN............................................................................................. 2-8
AMPT............................................................................................2-11
Sweep and Function Settings.................................................................2-21
BW/Det.........................................................................................2-21
Sweep/Trig....................................................................................2-25
Trace/P/F......................................................................................2-30
Measurement Settings....................................................................2-36
Meas ............................................................................................2-36
Meas Setup...................................................................................2-41
Demod .........................................................................................2-60
Marker Measurements...........................................................................2-62
Marker..........................................................................................2-62
Marker-> ......................................................................................2-69
Marker Fctn...................................................................................2-71
Peak.............................................................................................2-74
Shortcut Key........................................................................................2-78
Auto.............................................................................................2-78
User Key.......................................................................................2-80
Preset...........................................................................................2-81
Print.............................................................................................2-87
System Settings ...................................................................................2-88
System .........................................................................................2-88
Print Setup..................................................................................2-101
Storage.......................................................................................2-104
Chapter 3 Remote Control..................................................................3-1
Remote Control Overview....................................................................... 3-2
Remote Control Method ......................................................................... 3-3
User-defined Programming.............................................................. 3-3
To Use PC software......................................................................... 3-6
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message.................................................4-1
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 4-2
Messages ............................................................................................. 4-4
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Information Message .......................................................................4-6
Error Message.................................................................................4-9
Status Message.............................................................................4-21
Chapter 5 Specifications .................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................5-2
Frequency.......................................................................................5-2
Amplitude.......................................................................................5-3
Distortion........................................................................................5-6
Sweep............................................................................................5-7
Trigger ...........................................................................................5-7
SSC-DSA (Option)............................................................................5-7
Input /Output..................................................................................5-8
General Specifications ............................................................................5-9
Chapter 6 Appendix ........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: Ordering Infomation.............................................................6-1
Appendix B: Warranty.............................................................................6-2
Index........................................................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions,
front/ rear panel and the user interface, as well as announcements during first use
of DSA700 series spectrum analyzer.
Subjects in this chapter:
General Inspection
Appearance and Dimensions
To Prepare for Use
Front Panel
Rear Panel
User Interface
Menu Operation
Parameter Setting
To Input Filename
To Lock the Keyboard
To Use the Built-in Help
To Use the Security Lock
To Replace the Fuse
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General Inspection
1. Inspect the packaging
If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged packaging
or cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked for completeness
and has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument
resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.
2. Inspect the instrument
In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories
are damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL sales
representative.
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Appearance and Dimensions
Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm
Figure 1-2 Side View Unit: mm
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To Prepare for Use
To Adjust the Supporting Legs
Users can unfold the supporting legs to use them as stands to tilt the instrument
upwards for easier operation and observation. Users can also fold the supporting
legs when the instrument is not in use for easier storage or shipment.
Figure 1-3 To Adjust the Supporting Legs
To unfold the supporting legs To fold the supporting legs
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To Connect to Power
Please use the power cord provided with the accessories to connect the spectrum
analyzer to AC power source as shown in the figure below. The AC power supply
specification of this spectrum analyzer is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz. The power
consumption of the instrument cannot exceed 50 W. When the spectrum analyzer
is connected to AC power supply via the power cord, the instrument select the
correct voltage range automatically and users do not need to select the voltage
range manually.
Figure 1-4 Power Cord Connection
CAUTION
Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded to avoid electric
shock.
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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.
Self-calibration
After the instrument starts, execute self-calibration.
Press System Calibrate Cal Now and the instrument will perform
self-calibration using the internal calibration source.
To Set the System Language
DSA700 series spectrum analyzer supports multiple system languages. You can
press System Language to switch the system language.
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