SIGLENT SSA3000X Plus User manual

SSA3000X Plus
Spectrum Analyzer
Quick Guide
QG0703P-E01A

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SIGLENT 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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Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the
instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the
instrument as specified.
Use Proper AC Power Line
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be used.
Ground the Instrument
The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power line. To avoid electric
shock, please make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its input or output
terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric electric potential
as the ground.
Look Over All Terminals’ Ratings
To avoid fire or electric shock, please look over all ratings and sign instruction of the instrument. Before
connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully to gain more information about the ratings.
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 be exposed to danger of electrical shock.
Electrostatic Prevention
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid damages
induced by static discharge. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of the cable to
release static before connecting.
Maintain Proper Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of the instrument’s temperature, which will eventually
damage the instrument. So keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.
Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use proper Fuse.
Use only the specified fuse.

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Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the device clean
and dry.
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 the
instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injury, it is important to operate the device away
from an explosive atmosphere.
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 direct injuries or hazards that may happen.
WARNING Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen.
CAUTION Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may happen.
Symbols on the product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous Protective Earth Warning Test Power Switch
Voltage Terminal Ground

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Inspect the shipping container
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have
been completely checked and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier will be responsible for damages to the instrument resulting from shipment.
SIGLENT will not provide free maintenance or replacement.
Inspect the instrument
If the instrument is found to be damaged, defective or fails in electrical or mechanical tests, please
contact SIGLENT.
Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing list. If the accessories are incomplete or
damaged, please contact your SIGLENT sales representative.
Figure 1 Front View

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Figure 2 Top View
Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the analyzer upwards for stable
placement as well as easier operation and observation of the instrument display.
Figure 3 Before Adjusting Figure 4 After Adjusting
The analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60Hz or 100-120V 400Hz AC power supply. Please use the
provided power cord to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure below.
Before powering on, make sure the analyzer is protected by a fuse.
Figure 5 Power Cord Connection
The Plug
Fuse holder

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Figure 6 Front Panel
Table 1 Front Panel Description
NO.
Description
NO.
Description
1
User Graphical Interface, touch support
7
RF Input
2
Menu Control Keys
8
TG Output
3
Function Keys
9
3.5 mm Earphone interface
4
Knob
10
USB Host
5
Numeric / Letter Keyboard
11
Power Switch
6
Arrow Keys
Figure 7 Function Keys area

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Table 2 Function keys description (For Spectrum Analyzer Mode)
Control Keys
Description
Frequency
Set the parameters of frequency, and Peak→CF, CF→Step.
Span
Set the parameters of span, and X-scale (Log-Linear) setup.
Amplitude
Set the parameters of amplitude, including Ref Level, Attenuator, Preamp, etc.; and
Correction setup.
Auto Tune
Scan the full span rapidly and move the biggest signal to center freq, and
automatically sets the optimal parameters according to the signal.
Setting Keys
Description
BW
Set the parameters of RBW and VBW, Average Type (Log power, Power, Voltage).
Trace
Select Trace, Trace setup and Trace math.
Sweep
Set the parameters of sweep, and EMI QPD Dwell Time.
Detect
Select the detector type for each trace independently.
Trigger
Select triggers in Free Trigger, Video Trigger and External Trigger.
Limit
Set the Pass\Fail Limit.
TG
Set the parameters of tracking generator. Including TG Level, TG Level offset
Normalization setup. The backlight LED is on when TG source is working.
Demod
Set the demodulation parameters of the AM and FM for audio listening.
Marker Keys
Description
Marker
Set the Markers and Marker Table.
Marker->
Set other system parameters on the basis of the current marker value.
Marker Fn
Special functions of the marker such as noise marker, N dB bandwidth measurement
and frequency counter.
Peak
Search for the peak signal, peak search configuration and peak table.
Meas Keys
Description
Meas
In spectrum analyzer mode, selects the Advanced Measurement function.
In non-spectrum analyzer mode, select corresponding settings.
Meas Setup
Set the measurement parameters.
System Keys
Description
System
Set the system parameters.
Mode
Select the working mode between spectrum analyzer and other modes.
Display
Set the display parameters.
File
Use the file system and files.
Shortcut Keys
Description
Preset
Sets the system to certain status.
Couple
Set the parameters of some functions between auto and manual.
Help
Turn on the built-in help.
Save
Save Shortcut Key.

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The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys at the front panel indicate the working
state of the analyzer. The states are as listed below.
1. Power Switch
Flash on and off alternatively, in a “breathing”state: indicate the unit is in stand-by.
Constant on: indicates the instrument is in normal operating state.
2. Mode
When the function is Spectrum Analyzer, the backlight turns off. When in another mode, the backlight
turns on.
3. TG
When the TG source is on, the backlight of TG turns on. When the TG is output is disabled the
backlight is off.
The analyzer provides a numeric keyboard at the front panel. The numeric keyboard supports English
uppercase/lowercase characters, numbers and common symbols (including decimal point, #, space
and +/-) and are mainly used to edit file or folder names and set parameters.
Figure 8 Numeric Keyboards
1. +/-
In the number input mode, this key sets the sign of number. In file input mode, this toggles the character
type between numbers and letters.
2. 1 A/a
In the number input mode, this key enters the number “1”. In file input mode, this toggles the between
upper and lowercase letters.
3. . #
In number input mode, this key enters a decimal point. In English input mode, this key enters special
characters (!, -, (, etc..).

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4. Back
In parameter editing, press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
5. Esc
During the parameter editing process, press this key to clear the inputs in the active function area.
Press again to exit parameter input mode.
When the instrument is in remote mode (being controlled by a computer), use this key to return to
local mode. This will unlock the front panel.
6. Enter
In parameter editing, the system will complete the input and insert a default unit for the parameter.
1 2 3
Figure 9 Front Panel Connectors (1)
1. Power Switch
Power on / Power down the instrument
2. USB Host
The analyzer can serve as a “host” device to connect an external USB devices, such as USB
storage devices, the SIGLENT USB-GPIB adapter, wireless or wired mouse and keyboard.
Save or recall functional files into/from an external USB storage device, such as saving the
currently screenshot in .png or .jpg or .bmp format.
3. Earphone Jack
The analyzer can demodulate AM and FM signals.Insert a 3.5 mm earphone into to the jack to acquire
the audio output of the demodulated signal. You can turn on or off the earphone output and adjust the
volume via Demod ->Volume.
CAUTION
Protect your hearing. Please turn the volume down to zero before using the
earphone. Gradually turn the volume up to a comfortable level after putting
in the earphone.

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Figure 10 Front Panel Connectors (2)
4. TG SOURCE
The TG SOURCE can be connected to a device-under-test (DUT) through a cable with a male N-type
male connector.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the tracking generator, the reverse DC voltage cannot
exceed 50 V
5. RF INPUT
The RF INPUT can be connected to the DUT through a cable with a male N-type connector.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, the RF input signal must meet the
following: TheDC voltage component and the maximum continuous power
of the AC (RF) signal component cannot exceed 50 V and +30 dBm
respectively.

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Figure 11 Rear Panel
1. Handle
Pull up the handle vertically for easy carrying of the instrument. When you do not need the handle,
press it down.
2. USB Device Interface
The analyzer can serve as a “slave” device to connect external USB devices. Through this interface, a
PC can be connected to control the analyzer.
3. LAN Interface
Through this interface, the analyzer can be connected to your local-area-network (LAN) for remote
control.
4. REF IN 10 MHz
The analyzer can use the internal or an external reference source.
When a 10 MHz external clock signal is received through the [10 MHz IN] connector, this signal is
used as the external reference source and “Ext Ref” is displayed in the status bar of the user
interface. When the external reference is lost or not connected, the instrument switches to its
internal reference source automatically and “Ext Ref” on the screen disappears.
The [10 MHz IN] and [10 MHz OUT] connectors are usually used to build synchronization among
multiple instruments.

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5. REF OUT 10 MHz
The analyzer can use the internal or an external reference source.
When an internal reference source is used, the [10 MHz OUT] connector can output a 10 MHz
clock signal generated by the analyzer. This signal can be used to synchronize other instruments.
The [10 MHz OUT] and [10 MHz IN] connectors are usually used to build synchronization among
multiple instruments.
6. Trigger in
In external trigger mode, the analyzer will update the trace scan after the Trigger In connector receives
an external trigger signal that meets the trigger input specifications.
7. Security Lock Hole
If needed, you can use a security lock(purchased separately) to lock the analyzer to a desired location.
Align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the
analyzer and then pull the key out.
8. AC Power Supply
The analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60Hz or 100-120V 400Hz AC power supply. Please use the power
cord provided as accessories to connect the instrument.
9. Fuse
Before power on, make sure the analyzer is protected by the proper input fuse.

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40
38
37
39
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28 27 25 24 23 22 20 19 18
1614
13
1211
815
26
42
45
43
44
Figure 12 User Interface
Table 3 User Interface labels
NO.
Name
Description
1
SIGLENT
SIGLENT logo
2
Ref
Reference level
3
UNCAL
Instrument setup is out of measurement calibration.
4
EXT REF
Valid Ext 10 MHz reference clock detected indicator
5
Att
Attenuator Value
6
Day and time
System time
7
Pass/Fail status
Limit Pass/Fail status
8
Marker
Current active marker
9
Trace
Active trace
10
Marker instruction
current marker, touch to open a new marker
11
Marker x value
Unit: frequency, frequency delta or time
12
State indication
Auto Tune: Automatically sets the optimal parameters according to the
characteristics of input signal
Waiting for Trigger: waiting for trigger
13
Marker y value
Amplitude value or amplitude delta value
14
USB identification
Displayed when an USB storage device is inserted

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15
LAN identification
Displayed when a LAN cable is inserted
16
Menu title
Function of the current menu.
17
Menu items
Menu items of the current function. Front panel key menus may be
different in different modes.
18
Operation status
Local is local mode, Remote is remote mode, Upgrade means the
instrument is upgrading
19
Sweep progress
Indicates the currently scanned frequency position
20
Stop frequency
Stop frequency value
21
Sweep time
Time duration of a single sweep
22
Center frequency
Center frequency value
23
Span
Span value
24
VBW
Video bandwidth
25
Start frequency
The first frequency of a sweep
26
RBW
Resolution bandwidth
27
Manually
instructions
When it appears, this parameter is not automatically coupled but manually
configured
28
Touch assistant
Click to open the commonly used functions for measurement, such as
peak search.
29
30
31
32
Trace
A\B\C\D
status
Trace type:
C&W: Clear Write
MaxH: Max Hold
MinH: Min Hold
View: View
AVG: Video average and times.
Detect type:
P-PK: Positive peak
N-PK: Positive peak
Samp: Sample
Norm: Normal
AVG: average
Q-PK: Quasi-peak
33
Correction
When present, indicates that there is a user-configured amplitude
correction table being mathematically applied to the displayed trace data
34
AM or FM
AM or FM demodulation activated
35
PA
Enable or disable the Preamplifier
36
FFT
Sweep mode is FFT
37
Single or Continue
Sweep mode single or continuous
38
Average type
Log power\Power\Voltage power
39
Trigger type
Free\Video\External trigger
40
Ref offset
34：Ref offset identification；35：Ref offset value
41
Scale/Div
Scale value
42
Scale type
Logarithm or linearity
43
Limit line
Limit Pass/Fail level
44
Trigger level
Video trigger level
45
Display line
Reference display line

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Users can get the system information by press System->“System Info”, including
Product Model, Serial and Host ID
Software Version and hardware Version
Option Information
Refer to the procedures below to activate the options you have purchased.
1. Press System->“System Info”->“Load Option”
2. Enter the license key in the onscreen window. Press Enter to confirm your input and terminate the
license key input. Or
3. Load the .lic file provided by pressing File ->“Load” from internal memory or USB stick.
The option will be enabled after rebooting.
Follow this procedure to update the instrument firmware:
1. Download the firmware package from an official SIGLENT website, refer to “Contact Us”.
2. Extract and copy the .ADS file into the root directory of an USB storage device.
3. Plug the USB stick into the USB Host connector. Press System->“System Info”-> “Firmware
Update”; find the .ADS file in USB storage device.
4. Press the ‘Load’, the analyzer will perform the update process automatically.
The upgrade process will take several minutes. When the upgrade is completed, the machine will
reboot.
Any interruption during the update process will result in update failure and system data loss. This
is not covered under the warranty and the user will bear repair costs and shipping.
Do not remove the USB storage device until the update is finished.

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The analyzer supports communication with computers via USB, LAN, and GPIB-USB interfaces. By
using these interfaces, in combination with programming languages and/or NI-VISA software, users
can remotely control the analyzer based on a SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable
Instruments) compliant command set, Labview and IVI (Interchangeable Virtual Instrument), to
interoperate with other programmable instruments.
You can also remote monitor and control the analyzer in Web Browser or EasySpectrum.
For more details, refer to the “Programming Guide”or contact your nearest SIGLENT office.
The analyzer has a 10.1 inch multi-touch screen and supports various gesture operations. Including:
Press or click on the upper-right-corner of the screen to enter the main menu
Swipe up and down or left and right in the waveform area to change the X-axis center coordinate
or Y-axis reference level
Perform two-points scaling in the waveform area to change the X-axis span
Click on a screen parameter or menu for parameter selection or editing;
Open and drag the marker;
Use auxiliary shortcuts to perform common operations.
You can turn the touch screen function on and off via Display->’Touch Settings’.
The built-in help system provides information about every function key at the front panel and every
menu soft key.
Press Help and the embedded help would show up.
Click on the items in the contents tree on the left to navigate to any topics interested.
Click the back or forward arrow to go to the contents just read.
Click the close sign button in the top right corner or press the Esc front-panel key to quit the help
system.

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SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of three years (accessories for a period of one year) from the date of
shipment from an authorized Siglent distributor. If the product proves defective within the respective
period, SIGLENT will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement.
To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement, please contact your
nearest Siglent sales and service office. Except as provided in this summary or the applicable warranty
statement, SIGLENT makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall SIGLENT be
liable for indirect, special or consequential damages.
Before calling SIGLENT, or returning an analyzer for service, perform the quick checks listed below.
This check may eliminate the problem.
If the problem remains still, please contact SIGLENT and provide your device information in the back of
the analyzer.
1．The Power Switch is still dark after power on:
(1) Check that the power is correct / working.
(2) Check the power cord has been connected correctly
(3) Check the power fuse. If a new fuse needs to be installed, please use a specified fuse.
2．The analyzer’s screen is still dark (no display) after power on:
(1) Check whether the fan is running while the screen is dark, maybe the LCD cable is loose?
(2) Check whether the fan is not running while screen is dark, maybe it has failed to start up?
Do not disassemble the instrument by yourself and contact SIGLENT.
3．The key is unresponsive or gives a wrong response:
(1) Press all the keys at the front panel to check if all of them are normal after power on.
(2) Press System ->Self Test ->Key Test to check if all the keys are working properly.
(3) If a key is not working, the numeric keyboard connection might be loose or the numeric keyboard is