Tektronix RSA306 Use and care manual

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RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer
Specifications and
Performance Verification
(Version 1 (or above) RF Signal Path Gain Cal)
ZZZ
Technical Reference
*P077113300*
077-1133-00
Revision A

RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer
Specifications and
Performance Verification
(Version 1 (or above) RF Signal Path Gain Cal)
ZZZ
Technical Reference
xx
Revision A
www.tektronix.com
077-1133-00

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................................... iii
General safety summary......................................................................................................... iii
Service safety summary ......................................................................................................... iv
Terms in this manual............................................................................................................. v
Terms and symbols on the product.............................................................................................. v
Preface................................................................................................................................. vi
Documentation ...................................................................................................................vi
Determining RF signal path gain calibration version . .. ....................................................................... vii
Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 1
Frequency ........................................................................................................................ 2
Amplitude......................................................................................................................... 3
Trigger ............................................................................................................................ 4
Intermediate frequency and acquisition system . ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... 4
Noise and distortion..............................................................................................................5
Real time ......................................................................................................................... 8
Interfaces, input, output ports....................................................................................................8
Power............................................................................................................................. 8
Physical........................................................................................................................... 8
Regulatory........................................................................................................................ 9
Environmental performance ..................................................................................................... 9
Performance verification.............................................................................................................. 10
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................... 10
Required equipment ............................................................................................................ 11
Preliminary checks.............................................................................................................. 12
Performance verification procedures........................................................................................... 13
Internal reference frequency accuracy ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... ......... ....... .. ....... .. ....... .. ....... ......... ..... .. . 13
External reference input, functional test .... .. .. ......... ......... ......... .. ....... .. ......... ......... ......... .. .. ..... 15
Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies ........ ..... .. .. ..... ......... ....... .. ....... ......... ..... .. .. ..... ...... 16
Channel amplitude flatness ............................................................................................... 24
DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level).................................................................................. 29
Phase noise................................................................................................................ 31
Third-order intermodulation distortion .................................................................................... 34
Input-related spurious response: ADC . .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ......... ........ 36
Input-related spurious response: second converter images...... .. ..... ....... ..... .. ....... ....... ..... ....... .. ...... 39
Input-related spurious response: first converter images ......... ..... .. .. ..... ......... ....... .. ....... ......... ..... .. . 41
Input-related spurious response: IF feedthrough ........................................................................ 43
Input-related spurious response: RF X 2LO. ......... ..... ......... ....... .. ....... ..... .. .. ..... ....... .. ....... ........ 45
Input-related spurious response: RF X 3LO. ......... ..... ......... ....... .. ....... ..... .. .. ..... ....... .. ....... ........ 47
Input-related spurious response: Half-IF response ...................................................................... 49
Input-related spurious response: signal 2RF X 2LO..................................................................... 52
Test record....................................................................................................................... 54
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ii RSA306 Specifications and Performance Verification

Important safety information
Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the
product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page iv,
Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product
or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition
to the safety precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or
adjustment.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected
to a voltage source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be
suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of
the product, turn it off and disconnect the power. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
RSA306 Specifications and Performance Verification iii

Important safety information
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a
warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product
so it has proper ventilation.
Provide a safe working environment. Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress
injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Service safety summary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only
qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary
before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, disconnect the USB 3.0 cable from the instrument before removing any
covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads
before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
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Important safety information
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms and symbols on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the
potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to
refer the user to ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
RSA306 Specifications and Performance Verification v

Preface
Preface
Verify the proper manual
This manual applies only to instruments calibrated with Version 1 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. or later. For instruments
calibrated with Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal, use the Specifications and Performance Verification manual Tektronix part
number 077-1030-XX available on the Tektronix web site.
(See page vii, Determining RF signal path gain calibration version.)
The SignalVu-PC software version must be version 3.5.0134 or greater.
Purpose
This manual lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications, and the certification and compliance
statements for the Tektronix RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer. Also provided are procedures for verifying the performance of
the instrument.
Documentation
The following table lists some of the documentation that is available for this product.
Product documentation
Document Purpose Location
Installation and Safety Instructions Provides software and hardware
installation instructions and
associated safety warnings
Printed manual and also available in electronic
format on the product flash drive and at
www.tektronix.com/manuals
Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference
(this manual)
Specifications and performance
verification procedures for
checking instrument performance
Available at www.tektronix.com/manuals
SignalVu-PC application help Using the application and
interpreting the measurement
results
Application help files located within the
application
RSA306 API Programmer manual Details on commands used to
control the instrument through an
API
Available at www.tektronix.com/manuals
SignalVu-PC Programmer manual Details on commands used with
the SignalVu-PC application
Available at www.tektronix.com/manuals
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Preface
Determining RF signal path gain calibration version
This manual applies only to those instruments calibrated with Version 1 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. or later.
For instruments calibrated with Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal,, do not use this manual. Instead, use the Specifications
and Performance Verification manual Tektronix part number 077-1030-XX available on the Tektronix web site.
Use the following table to determine the version that was used to calibrate your instrument.
RF signal path gain calibration versions
RSA306 serial numbers
Version 1 (or later) RF
Signal Path Gain Cal.
Version 0 RF Signal
Path Gain Cal.
B010794 and above X
B010472, B010715, B010777 X
B010793 and below
Yes X
No X
Has the instrument been
recalibrated at a Tektronix
service center? Unsure See the secondary process to determine version
Secondary process to determine version
If your instrument is Serial numbered B010793 or below, and you are unsure if your instrument has ever been recalibrated
(from its original factory calibration), use the following methods to verify the version.
Preferred method. The preferred method requires SignalVu-PC software version 3.5.0119 or greater. Run SignalVu-PC
and connect to the RSA306. In the SignalVu-PC application, select Help/About Tektronix Real Time Signal Analyzer. In the
displayed windo, scroll through the Hardware Information section to find the line that reads “RF signal path gain calibration
constants Ver:. if 0 is displayed, you have Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. and you cannot use this manual. If the
number 1 (or greater) is displayed, you can use this manual.
Alternate method. The alternate method is based on using a version of SignalVu-PC software that is below 3.5.0119.
Run an alignment (accessed from menu item Tools/Alignments). If there is no message saying “Data from uncalibrated
instrument” in the lower left corner of the graticule, then the instrument has Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. and
you cannot use this manual.
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Specifications
Specifications
NOTE. This manual applies only to instruments calibrated with Version 1 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. or later. For instruments
calibrated with Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal, use the Specifications and Performance Verification manual Tektronix part
number 077-1030-XX available on the Tektronix web site.
(See page vii, Determining RF signal path gain calibration version.)
The SignalVu-PC software version must be version 3.5.0134 or greater.
All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled Typical. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience.
NOTE. Warranted characteristics that are checked in the Performance Verification are marked with a
 symbol.
The performance limits in this specification are valid within the following conditions:
The SignalVu-PC software version is 3.5.0134 or greater.
The instrument was calibrated using Version 1 RF Signal Path Gain Cal. (See page vii, Determining RF signal path
gain calibration version.)
Operate the instrument in an environment that meets the temperature, altitude, and humidity characteristics listed in
these specifications.
The instrument must have been operating for a warm-up period of at least for 30 minutes (after being connected to the
PC, starting the SignalVu-PC application, and SignalVu-PC is connected to the RSA306 instrument and continuously
acquiring data).
NOTE. The RSA306 does not fully power on until SignalVu-PC has established communication with the RSA306 and is
acquiring data.
The instrument must have had its signal–path–compensation routine last executed after at least a 30 minute warm–up
period at an ambient temperature within ±2 °C of the current ambient temperature.
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Specifications
Frequency
RF input frequency range 9kHzto6.2GHz
Frequency reference accuracy
Over 18 °C to 28 °C ambient
temperature range
±3 x 10–6 + aging (after 20 minute warm up)
Aging, typical ±3 x 10–6 (first year), ±1 x 10–6 each year thereafter
Over operating temperature
range (–10 °C to +55 °C
ambient), typical
±25 x 10–6 + aging
External frequency reference
input
Input Frequency Range 10 MHz ±10 Hz
Input Level Range –10 dBm to +10 dBm sinusoid
Impedance 50 
Center frequency resolution
Block IQ samples 1Hz
Streamed ADC samples 500 kHz
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Specifications
Amplitude
RF input impedance 50 
RF input VSWR, typical 1.8:1 (10 MHz to 6200 MHz, reference level +10 dBm)
(Equivalent Return Loss: 11 dB)
Maximum RF input level without
damage
The maximum voltage or power that the RF input can withstand without creating
a shock hazard or damaging the input.
DC voltage ±40 VDC
Ref Level –10 dBm +23 dBm (continuous or peak)
Ref Level < –10 dBm +15 dBm (continuous or peak)
Maximum RF input operating
level
The maximum level at the RF input for which the instrument will meet its
measurement specifications.
Center frequency < 22 MHz +15 dBm
Center frequency 22 MHz +20 dBm
Amplitude accuracy at all center
frequencies
Reference level +20 dBm to –30 dBm, alignment run prior to testing
Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB
Accuracy may degrade up to ±0.6 dB after storage at maximum storage temperature,
recovers within 24 hours
Center frequency 9 kHz to
<3GHz
±2.0 dB (18 °C to 28 °C)
±1.25 dB (18 °C to 28 °C), typical (95% confidence)
±3.0 dB (–10 °C to 55 °C), typical
Center frequency 3GHzto
6.2 GHz
±2.75 dB (18 °C to 28 °C)
±2.0 dB (18 °C to 28 °C), typical (95% confidence)
±3.0 dB (–10 °C to 55 °C), typical
Channel amplitude flatness Reference level +20 dBm to –30 dBm, alignment run prior to testing
Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB
±1.0 dB (18 °C to 28 °C)
±2.0 dB, (–10 ⁰Cto55⁰C), typical
±3.0 dB, 22 MHz - 24 MHz, (-10 ⁰Cto55⁰C), typical
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Specifications
Trigger
Trigger/sync input
Voltage range TTL(0.0V–5.0V)
Trigger level Positive-going threshold voltage: 1.6 V minimum, 2.1 V maximum
Negative-going threshold voltage: 1.0 V minimum, 1.35 V maximum
Impedance 10 k(withSchottkyclampsto0V,+5V)
Power trigger Trigger on RF power level transitions which cross the trigger level, for signals within
the IF BW.
Threshold range 0 dB to –50 dB (from reference level, for trigger levels > 30 dB above the noise
floor, 0.1 dB steps)
Type Rising or falling edge
Trigger re-arm time 100 s
Intermediate frequency and acquisition system
IF bandwidth 40 MHz
ADC samplerateandbitwidth 112 Ms/s, 14 bits
Sample rate and bit-width of the Analog/Digital Converter used to digitize the IF signal
Real-time IF acquisition data
(uncorrected)
112 Ms/s, 16-bit integer samples
40 MHz BW, at digital IF = 28 ±0.25 MHz, uncorrected
Block streaming data at an average rate of 224 MB/sec
Block baseband acquisition data
(corrected)
Maximum acquisition time 1 s
Bandwidths 40 /( 2N) MHz, 0 Hz Digital IF, N 0
Sample rates 56 / (2N) Ms/s, 32-bit float complex samples, N 0
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Specifications
Noise and distortion
Displayed average noise level
(DANL) 
Reference level = –50 dBm, input terminated with 50 load, log-average (10 averages)
Center frequency Frequency range
DANL (dBm/Hz),
18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
DANL (dBm/Hz),
–10 ⁰Cto55⁰C,
typical
<22MHz(LFp
ath) 100 kHz - 42 MHz –130 –133
2MHz-5MHz –145 –148
5MHz–1.0G
Hz –160 –163
1.0GHz–2.0GHz –158 –161
2.0GHz–4.0GHz –155 –158
22 MHz (RF path)
4.0 GHz – 6.2 GHz –150 –153
Phase noisePhase Noise (dBc/Hz) measured with 1 GHz CW signal at 0 dBm
Offset:Center frequency, dBc/Hz
1GHz
10 MHz
(typical)
1GHz
(typical)
2.5 GHz
(typical)
6GHz
(typical)
1 kHz –85 –115 –89 –78 –70
10 kHz –84 –122 –87 –84 –83
100 kHz –90 –126 –93 –92 –94
1 MHz –118 –127 –120 –114 –108
Residual spurious response,
typical
< –85 dBm (Reference level –50 dBm, RF input terminated with 50 )
Exceptions: < –78 dBm:
For harmonics of 112 MHz at 1680 MHz – 2688 MHz
LO related spurious in the ranges 3895 MHz – 3945 MHz, 4780 MHz – 4810
MHz, and 4920 MHz – 4950 MHz
Input related spurious response
(SFDR) 
Spurious responses due to the following mechanisms: Images (RFxLO1), RFx2*LO1,
2RFx2*LO1, RFx3*LO1, RFx5*LO1, RF to IF feed-through, IF2 Image
–50 dBc (18 ⁰Cto28⁰C, with auto settings on and signals 10 dB below reference
level, reference level = –30 dBm, input frequencies 8 GHz, span 40 MHz)
–50 dBc, –10 °C to 55 °C, typical
Exceptions:
IF feedthrough: –45 dBc for 1850 MHz – 2700 MHz Center Frequency, typical
Image: –35 dBc for 3700 MHz – 3882 MHz Center Frequency, typical
–35 dBc for 5400 MHz – 5700 MHz Center Frequency, typical
RFx3LO: –45 dBc for 4175 MHz – 4225 MHz Center Frequency, typical
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Specifications
Input frequencies 6.2 GHz – 8.0 GHz (typical)
Image: -40 dBc for 3882 MHz – 4760 MHz Center Frequency, typical
RFx2LO: –25 dBc for 4800 MHz – 5150 MHz Center Frequency, typical
–40 dBc for 5150 MHz – 5800 MHz Center Frequency, typical
Spurious Response Definitions: For each center frequency setting, any on-screen
spurious signals caused by RF input signals (blockers) mixing with local oscillators
(LO1 or LO2) at a frequency determined by the hardware settings for the IF and
LO1 frequency.
For a given center frequency setting, use the Frequency Tuning Table to determine
the corresponding n and the IF and LO1 frequencies. (See Table 1 on page 7.) Use
the formulas below to calculate the required input signal (blocker) frequency which
will cause a spur at the center frequency.
Spur Type Blocker Frequency
(Source Frequency)
|IF1 Image|
|RF+2LO|
|RF-2LO|
|RF+3LO|
|RF-3LO|
|RF+5LO|
|RF-5LO|
|2RF+2LO|
|2RF-2LO|
RF to IF Feedthrough 1190 MHz or 2440
MHz
Residual FM, typical <10Hz
p-p
3RD order IM distortion –60 dBc at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level = –15 dBm, 18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
–60 dBc at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level = –15 dBm, –10 ⁰Cto
55 ⁰C, typical
–60 dBc at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level = –30 dBm, typical
< –58 dBc, 40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, reference level = –10 dBm, typical
< –50 dBc, 40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, reference level = –50 dBm, typical
Two input CW signals, 1 MHz separation, each input signal level 5 dB below the
reference level setting at the RF input
3RD order intercept (TOI) +10 dBm at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level –15 dBm, 18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
+10 dBm at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level –15 dBm, –10 ⁰Cto
55 ⁰C, typical
–5 dBm at center frequency 2130 MHz, reference level –30 dBm, typical
+14 dBm, 40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, reference level = –10 dBm, typical
–30 dBm, 40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, reference level = –50 dBm, typical
These are indirectly tested by the 3rd Order IM Distortion test
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Specifications
2ND harmonic distortion, typical < –55 dBc, 10 MHz to 300 MHz, reference level = 0 dBm
< –60 dBc, 300 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = 0 dBm
< –50 dBc, 10 MHz to 1850 MHz, and 2330 MHz to 3100 MHz, reference level =
–40 dBm
< –45 dBc , 1850 MHz to 2330 MHz, reference level = –40 dBm
2ND harmonic distortion
intercept (SHI), typical
+55 dBm, 10 MHz to 300 MHz, reference level = 0 dBm
+60 dBm, 300 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = 0 dBm
+10 dBm, 10 MHz to 1850 MHz, and 2330 MHz to 3100 MHz, reference level =
–40 dBm
+5 dBm, 1850 MHz to 2330 MHz, reference level = –40 dBm
Local oscillator feedthrough to
input connector, typical
< –75 dBm
Reference level = –30 dBm
Table 1: Frequency Tuning Table, RF Signal Path gain cal version 1 or greater, software REV. 3.5.0134 or
greater
Sub-
band
Pre-
Selec-
tor Fil-
ter
Cen-
ter
Freq.
Min.
(MHz)
Cen-
ter
Freq.
Max
(MHz)
LO1
Min
(MHz)
LO1
Max
(MHz)
IF1
(MHz)
LO1
High
/Low
Side
m
(RF) n (LO)
LO2
(MHz)
0 LF 0.009 22 None None DC 111None
1 1 22 700 2462 3140 2440 1 –1 1 2300
2 2 700 1850 3140 4290 2440 1 –1 1 2300
3 3 1850 2700 3040 3890 1190 1 –1 1 1050
4 4 2700 3100 3890 4290 1190 1 –1 1 1050
54 3100 3700 4290 4890 1190 1 –1 1 1050
653700 4175 4890 5365 1190 1 –1 1 1050
754175 4225 1735 1785 2440 –1 1 –1 2300
854225 4750 5415 5940 1190 1 –1 1 1050
9547504960356037701190–1 1 –1 1050
10 6 4960 5100 3770 3910 1190 –1 1 –1 1050
11 6 5100 5695 3910 4505 1190 –1 1 –1 1050
12 6 5695 5700 4505 4510 1190 –1 1 –1 1050
13 75700 5900 4510 4710 1190 –1 1 –1 1050
14 75900 6220 4710 5030 1190 –1 1 –1 1050
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Specifications
Real time
DPX minimum signal duration
(100% POI)
100 s
DPX settings: Span = 40 MHz, RBW = 300 kHz (Auto)
Due to the nondeterministic execution time of programs running under Microsoft
Windows OS, this specification may not be met when the host PC is heavily loaded
with other processing tasks
DPX bitmap image resolution 201 pixels vertical x 801 pixels horizontal
DPX spectrogram minimum time
resolution
1 millisecond
Due to the non-deterministic execution time of programs running under Microsoft
Windows OS, this specification may not be met when the host PC is heavily loaded
with other processing tasks
Audio demodulation
Types AM, FM
IF bandwidth range Five selections, 8 kHz – 200 kHz
Audio output frequency range 50Hz–10kHz
Interfaces, input, output ports
RF input Type N, female
External frequency reference
input
SMA, female
Trigger/sync input SMA, female
Status indicator LED, dual color red/green
LED states:
Steady Red: USB power applied, or resetting
Steady Green: Initialized, ready for use
Flickering Green: Transferring acquired data to host PC
USB device port USB 3.0 - Micro-B (with thumbscrews on instruments serial numbered B010900
or above)
Power
Power consumption Per USB 3.0 SuperSpeed requirements: 5.0 V, 900 mA, nominal
Physical
Weight 0.59 kg (1.3 lbs)
Dimensions
Height 30.5 mm (1.2 in)
Width 127 mm (5.0 in)
Depth 190.5 mm (7.5 in)
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Specifications
Regulatory
Safety UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-22.2 No.61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1
Regional certifications Europe: EN61326
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064
EMC emissions EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61326-2-1
EMC immunity EN61326–1/2, IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Environmental performance
Temperature
Operating –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
Nonoperating –51 °C to +71 °C (–60 °F to +160 °F)
Humidity, operating 5% to 95 ±5% RH (relative humidity) in the temperature range of +10 °C to 30 °C
(+50 °F to86°F)
5% to 75% ±5% RH from +30 °C to +40 °C (+86 °F to 104 °F)
5% to 45% RH above +40 °C to +55 °C (+86 °F to +131 °F)
<10 °C humidity is uncontrolled; non-condensing
Altitude
Operating 9144 meters (30,000 feet)
Nonoperating 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)
Dynamics
Random vibration:
nonoperating
0.030 g2/Hz, 10 Hz – 500 Hz, 30 minutes per axis, three axes (90 minutes total)
Mechanical shock: operating Half-sine mechanical shocks, 30 g peak amplitude, 11 ms duration, three drops
in each direction of each axis (18 total)
Handling and transit
Bench handling, operating Per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 operating: Rotational-edge-drops of appropriate edges
on appropriate sides of the equipment
Transit drop, nonoperating Per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 nonoperating: Transit drops onto six faces and four
corners of the equipment, from a height of 30 cm (11.8 in.) for a total of 10 impacts
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