Rigol DSA815 User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DSA800/E Series
Spectrum Analyzer
March 2017
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Guaranty and Declaration
Copyright
© 2014 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All Rights Reserved.
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RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Publication Number
UGD07112-1110
Software Version
DSA815：00.01.18
DSA832/DSA875/DSA832E：00.01.05
Software upgrade might change or add product features. Please acquire the latest
version of the manual from RIGOL website or contact RIGOL to upgrade the
software.
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 the company’s sole decision.
Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.
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 that 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 certifications are in progress.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual,
please contact RIGOL.
E-mail: [e-mail]
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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
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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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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.

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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.
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).
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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 RIGOLangegebenenAkkus.
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:
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:
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:
Gefährliche
Spannung
Sicherheits-
Hinweis Schutz-erde Gehäusemasse Erde

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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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DSA800/E Series Overview
DSA800/E 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: 1.5 GHz/3.2 GHz/7.5 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): <-161 dBm (Typical)
Phase Noise: <-98 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (Typical)
Level Measurement Uncertainty: <0.8 dB
Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 10 Hz
EMI Filter and Quasi-Peak Detector Kit (Option)
VSWR Measurement Kit (Option)
AM/FM Demodulation Function
Various measurement functions (option)
1.5 GHz Tracking Generator (DSA815-TG)/3.2 GHz Tracking Generator
(DSA832/E-TG)/7.5 GHz Tracking Generator (DSA875-TG)
8 inch (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)

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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 DSA800/E series spectrum analyzer includes the following eight models. The
illustrations in this manual are based on DSA875.
Model
Frequency Range
Tracking Generator
DSA815 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz None
DSA832 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz None
DSA875 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz None
DSA832E 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz None
DSA815-TG 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz 1.5 GHz
DSA832-TG 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz 3.2 GHz
DSA875-TG 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz 7.5 GHz
DSA832E-TG 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz 3.2 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
DSA800/E 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............................................................................................. 2-9
AMPT............................................................................................2-12
Sweep and Function Settings.................................................................2-23
BW/Det.........................................................................................2-23
Sweep/Trig....................................................................................2-28
Trace/P/F......................................................................................2-34
TG................................................................................................2-41
Measurement Settings ..........................................................................2-46
Meas ............................................................................................2-46
Meas Setup...................................................................................2-52
Demod .........................................................................................2-81
Marker Measurements...........................................................................2-84
Marker..........................................................................................2-84
Marker-> ......................................................................................2-91
Marker Fctn...................................................................................2-93
Peak.............................................................................................2-96
Shortcut Key......................................................................................2-100
Auto...........................................................................................2-100
User Key.....................................................................................2-102
Preset.........................................................................................2-103
Print...........................................................................................2-109
System Settings .................................................................................2-110
System .......................................................................................2-110
Print Setup..................................................................................2-123
Storage.......................................................................................2-126
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

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Messages..............................................................................................4-4
Information Message .......................................................................4-6
Error Message.................................................................................4-9
Status Message.............................................................................4-22
Chapter 5 Specifications................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications*.........................................................................5-2
Frequency.......................................................................................5-2
Amplitude.......................................................................................5-4
Distortion........................................................................................5-9
Sweep..........................................................................................5-10
Tracking Generator (Option) ...........................................................5-11
Trigger .........................................................................................5-11
SSC-DSA (Option) (Only for DSA815)...............................................5-11
Input /Output................................................................................5-12
General Specifications ..........................................................................5-13
Chapter 6 Appendix.......................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: Ordering Infomation.............................................................6-1
Appendix B: Warranty.............................................................................6-3
Index .............................................................................................1