Rigol DSA800 Series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DSA800 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Dec. 2011
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Guaranty and Declaration
Copyright
© 2011 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Trademark Information
RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
Publication Number
UGD03103-1110
Notices
RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of P.R.C.
RIGOL Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to modify or change parts of or
all the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
RIGOL shall not be liable for losses caused by either incidental or
consequential 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 or photocopied or
rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards
in China. International standard conformance certification is in progress, e.g. ISO.
At present the analyzer has passed CE, PictBridge, LXI and cTUVus certification.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products, please contact
RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or your local distributors, or visit: www.rigol.com

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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 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.
Use Proper Power Cord
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by 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.
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.
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.

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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 RIGOL
authorized personnel.
Keep Well Ventilated
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature or damage 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.
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 in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen.
WARNING indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property
might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Refer to
Instructions
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground

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General Care and Cleaning
General Care:
Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Cleaning:
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the
exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint- free cloth
(with mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid
scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose them to liquids which
have causticity.
WARNING
To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the instrument is
completely dry before reconnecting into a power source.

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Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable
European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC on waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or
human health. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
harmful to human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate
system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled
appropriately. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling
information.

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DSA800 Series Overview
DSA800 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 1.5 GHz
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
EMI Filter and Quasi-Peak Detector Kit (Option)
VSWR Measurement Kit(Option)
Standard with Preamplifier and AM/FM Demodulation Function
Various measurement functions (option)
1.5 GHz Tracking Generator (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 design with only 9.4 lbs

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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. Buttons:
The keys at the front panel are usually denoted by the format of “Button name
(Bold) +textbox”, such as FREQ.
2. Menu keys:
The menu softkeys are usually denoted by the format of “Menu word (Bold)
+character shading”, such as Center Freq.
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, such as FREQ Center Freq
indicates pressing FREQ at the front panel and then pressing the menu
softkey Center Freq.
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 Terms and Symbols ....................................................................... IV
General Care and Cleaning........................................................................ V
Environmental Considerations................................................................... VI
DSA800 Series Overview ...................................................................... VII
Document Overview ............................................................................ VIII
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
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 Use the Built-in Help ........................................................................ 1-27
To Use the Security Lock.......................................................................1-29
To Replace the Fuse .............................................................................1-30
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation........................................................ 2-1
Basic Settings ........................................................................................2-2

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FREQ............................................................................................. 2-2
SPAN ............................................................................................. 2-9
AMPT............................................................................................2-12
Sweep and Function Settings.................................................................2-23
BW/Det.........................................................................................2-23
Sweep/Trig....................................................................................2-28
Trace/P/F ......................................................................................2-34
TG................................................................................................2-40
Measurement Settings ..........................................................................2-45
Meas ............................................................................................2-45
Meas Setup ...................................................................................2-49
Demod .........................................................................................2-75
Marker Measurements...........................................................................2-77
Marker..........................................................................................2-77
Marker-> ......................................................................................2-84
Marker Fctn...................................................................................2-86
Peak.............................................................................................2-90
Shortcut Key ........................................................................................2-94
Auto .............................................................................................2-94
UserKey ........................................................................................2-96
Preset...........................................................................................2-97
Print ...........................................................................................2-103
System Settings .................................................................................2-104
System .......................................................................................2-104
Print Setup..................................................................................2-115
Storage....................................................................................... 2-118
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
Information Message....................................................................... 4-6
Error Message ................................................................................ 4-8

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Status Message ............................................................................. 4-21
Chapter 5 Specifications .................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................5-2
Frequency.......................................................................................5-2
Amplitude .......................................................................................5-3
Sweep ............................................................................................5-6
Trigger ...........................................................................................5-7
Tracking Generator (DSA815 Option) .................................................5-7
Input/Output...................................................................................5-7
General Specifications ............................................................................5-9
Chapter 6 Appendix ........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: Ordering Infomation.............................................................6-1
Appendix B: Warranty.............................................................................6-2
Appendix C: Any Comment or Question? ..................................................6-3
Index........................................................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and the user interface, as well as
announcements during first use of the 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 Use the Built-in Help
To Use the Security Lock
To Replace the Fuse

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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.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting
from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the unit.
2. Inspect the instrument
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL sales
representative.
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories
are incomplete or damaged, 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. For the AC voltage and
frequency requirements, refer to “Rear Panel”.
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.