Tektronix RSA306B Manual

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RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Installation and Safety
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Instructions
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RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA
Real-Time SpectrumAnalyzers
Installation and Safety
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Instructions
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If any such product
proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair
the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by
Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All
replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the
defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges
prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to
a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer
shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges
for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a
product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX'
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
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ANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ........................................... ii
General safety summary ........................................... ii
Terms in this manual............................................... iv
Symbols and terms on the product................................ iv
Preface..................................................................... v
Documentation ...................................................... v
Introduction............................................................... 1
Standard accessories . .. .. .. .. ......... ...... .. .. .. ............... .. . 2
Optional accessories . .. ......... .. .... .. .. .. ............... .. .. .. ... 2
Service options ...................................................... 3
PC requirements..................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................ 7
Load the SignalVu-PC and TekVISA software ................... 7
Load the API and USB driver software ........................... 8
Make the connections............................................... 8
Confirm operation................................................. 10
Front-panel connections .......................................... 11
Compliance information ............................................... 13
EMC compliance.................................................. 13
Safety compliance................................................. 15
Environmental considerations.................................... 16
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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.
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.
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.
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Important safety information
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.
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
occurifaunitismovedfromacold 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.
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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.
Symbols and terms 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.
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Preface
This document contains the following information about the RSA306B
and RSA306B-SMA Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers.
A list of standard and optional accessories
Installation procedures
Functional check procedure
EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental
standards with which the instrument complies
Documentation
The following table lists some of the documentation that is available for
this product and shows where you can find it: in a printed manual, on
the product flash drive, or on the Tektronix Web site at www.tek.com.
Table i: Product documentation
Item Purpose Location
Installation
and Safety
Instructions
(this manual)
Provides software and hardware
installation instructions and the
associated safety warnings.
Printed manual and also
available in electronic
format on the product
flash drive and at
www.tek.com/manuals
Performance
Verification
Technical
Reference
Performance verification procedures
for checking instrument performance
Available at
www.tek.com/manuals
SignalVu-PC
Help
Using the application and interpreting
the measurement results
Help files are located in
the application
RSA306B API
Programmer
manual
Details on commands used to control
the instrument through an API
Available at
www.tek.com/manuals
SignalVu-PC
Programmer
manual
Details on commands used with the
SignalVu-PC application
Available at
www.tek.com/manuals
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Preface
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