Tektronix RSA7100 Series Manual

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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................................... iii
General safety summary......................................................................................................... iii
Service safety summary ......................................................................................................... v
Terms in this manual............................................................................................................. vi
Symbols and terms on the product.............................................................................................. vi
Compliance information .............................................................................................................. vii
EMC compliance................................................................................................................ vii
Safety compliance.............................................................................................................. viii
Environmental considerations ................................................................................................... x
Preface................................................................................................................................. xi
Key Features.....................................................................................................................xi
Documentation .................................................................................................................. xii
Upgrades ....................................................................................................................... xiii
Conventions used in this manual.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ............................. xiii
Before installation...................................................................................................................... 1
Standard accessories............................................................................................................ 1
Recommended accessories ..................................................................................................... 2
Product options................................................................................................................... 2
Service options................................................................................................................... 3
Operating requirements.......................................................................................................... 4
Introduction to the instrument......................................................................................................... 6
Front panel (RSA7100) .......................................................................................................... 6
Rear panel (RSA7100)........................................................................................................... 7
Front panel (CTRL7100)......................................................................................................... 8
Rear panel (CTRL7100) ......................................................................................................... 9
How to clean the instrument.................................................................................................... 10
How to return the instrument ................................................................................................... 10
Installation............................................................................................................................. 11
Connection and power on ...................................................................................................... 11
Power off ........................................................................................................................12
Verify instrument operation ..................................................................................................... 12
How to activate Microsoft Windows 10...... ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ..... ..... ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ..... ..... ... ... ... ..... ... 13
How to connect and disconnect an instrument ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ................................... 14
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 15
Basic concepts .................................................................................................................. 15
Elements of the display ......................................................................................................... 17
Display categories...............................................................................................................21
Select displays ..................................................................................................................22
Start and stop an acquisition ................................................................................................... 29
Markers.......................................................................................................................... 30
IQFlow........................................................................................................................... 34
Timing reference ................................................................................................................ 39
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Print.............................................................................................................................. 41
Save data........................................................................................................................43
Recall data ......................................................................................................................46
Record data to RAID............................................................................................................ 47
Plot measurements on a map .................................................................................................. 48
Advanced techniques........................................................................................................... 62
Index
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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.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page v,
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.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
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
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Do not use the provided power cord for other products.
Ground the product.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.
Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.
Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
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Important safety information
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 exceed the Measurement
Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory.
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.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
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 cord. 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 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.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects
into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display
and indicators.
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 care when lifting and carrying the product.
WARNING. The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or
carrying the product. Use a two-person lift or a mechanical aid.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
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Important safety information
Servicesafetysummary
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, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains
power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect
power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
Verify safety after repair.
Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
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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.
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:
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Compliance information
Compliance information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
EMC compliance
EU EMC Directive
Meets intent of Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-1. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use.
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CISPR 11. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity
5
IEC 61000-4-4. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6. Conducted RF immunity
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IEC 61000-4-8. Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3.
Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European contact.
Mfr. Compliance Contact
Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19‐045
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
www.tek.com
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This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3
For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low impedance
connection between the cable shield and the connector shell should be used.
4
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
5
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to -60 dBm at 80 MHz to 1 GHz and to -45 dBm at 1.4 GHz to
2.7 GHz when the instrument is subjected to electromagnetic interference per the IEC 61000-4-3 test.
6
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to -55 dBm when the instrument is subjectedtoelectromagnetic
interference per the IEC 61000-4-6 test.
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Compliance information
Australia / New Zealand EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-1. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A.
Safety compliance
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information.
EU low voltage directive
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General Requirements.
U.S. nationally recognized testing laboratory listing
UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General Requirements.
Canadian certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
Additional compliances
IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part
1: General Requirements.
Equipment type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety class
Class 1 – grounded product.
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Compliance information
Pollution degree descriptions
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment
for which they are rated.
Pollution degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
Pollution degree rating
Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.
IP rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
Measurement and overvoltage category descriptions
Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following
categories (see specific ratings marked on the product and in the manual).
Category II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar points).
Category III. In the building wiring and distribution system.
Category IV. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.
NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a
measurement category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating.
Mains overvoltage category rating
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
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Compliance information
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product end-of-life handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment
may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we
encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused
or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
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Preface
Preface
The Tektronix RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer offers real time spectrum analysis up to 800 MHz bandwidth, a
14 GHz frequency range (26.5 GHz optional), and streaming storage of up to 2 hours of seamless data at full bandwidth. The
RSA7100 is paired with the high-performance CTRL7100 instrument controller running SignalVu-PC. The SignalVu-PC
application provides all control and data signals to the instrument over the PCIe cable.
Key Features
16 kHz to 14/26.5 GHz frequency range
High performance spectrum analysis for advanced design verification with -134 dBc/Hz phase noise at 1 GHz, 10 kHz
offset and typical amplitude accuracy of 0.5 dB at 10 GHz
Standard 320 MHz real time bandwidth; internal preamplifier to 3.6 GHz
Available 800 MHz acquisition bandwidth at frequencies > 3.6 GHz for advanced Radar, communications, and spectrum
management requirements
Real time performance: 419 nsec for 100% Probability of Intercept at full signal level
Streaming capture to internal RAID of over 2 hours (maximum 2.75 hours) at full 800 MHz bandwidth enables
environment recording and analysis of long event sequences
Simultaneous streaming and real time analysis for real time monitoring of recording events
Standard real time spectrum analysis with DPX spectrum/spectrogram
Standard measurements including channel power, ACLR, CCDF, OBW/EBW, spurious search and
amplitude/frequency/phase versus time provides a complete tool set for development work
Internal GPS receiver available for precise time stamping of events; timing reference sources include GPS, IRIG-B
AM, IRIG-B DC, and 1PPS
IQFlow™ provides continuous streaming of IQ data from the device to one or more clients, including API, 40 GbE, and
LVDS
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Documentation
The following documentation is available for your Tektronix RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. For the most
current documentation, refer to the Tektronix Web site at www.tek.com/manuals.
Product documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and basic
operation
RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start User Manual
This manual contains general information about how to put your instrument into service
and provides guides to user interface controls. This manual is available in printed form
and as a PDF file. It is available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Russian.
In-depth operation SignalVu–PC Help
The Help contains detailed information about how to operate the analyzer and
measurements. The Help is available in a browse-able chm file and as a PDF file in the
SignalVu-PC application in the Help button menu.
Programming commands
(SCPI)
SignalVu-PC Programmer Manual
This manual contains descriptions of programming commands and their use. This manual
is available as a PDF file.
Programming commands
(API)
RSA7100 Series API Programmer Manual
This manual contains descriptions of API programming commands and their use. This
manual is available as a PDF file.
Specifications and
performance verification
RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Specifications and Performance
Verification Manual
This manual contains the instrument specifications and procedures to check instrument
performance against warranted characteristics. This manual is available as a PDF file.
Data security RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Declassification and Security Instructions
This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove memory
devices. This document is available as a PDF file.
Demonstration guides
Interference Hunting
This demonstration guide shows how spectrum management operators can discover and capture signals of interest,
using Swept DPX, with as short as 100 us duration and 100% Probability of Intercept (POI) that would be easily hidden
with traditional instruments. DPX can now be used to sweep across the entire instrument’s frequency range. With
traditional swept spectrum analyzers and vector signal analyzers, only 1 spectrum trace is displayed. With Swept
DPX, the instrument dwells at each step to build the entire spectrum with thousands of spectrums displayed in a way
that is usable for the engineers or spectrum managers.
EMC Precompliance and EMC testing
With this demonstration guide, you will explore what you can do with the Tektronix USB spectrum analyzer with EMCVu.
Applications range from simple frequency / amplitude measurements of RF signals to real-time and modulation analysis
that provide you with a complete system view of your device under test.
Signal Locating
RSA Map tool in the Tektronix RSA/SignalVu-PC/SPECMON lets you use an on-screen map to record the location and
value of RSA/SignalVu-PC/SPECMON measurements. With RSA Map you can use a GPS receiver to automatically
position measurements at your current location on maps with geophysical reference information. The example in this
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Demo guide uses a free online mapping source OpenStreetMap to capture maps. OpenStreetMap is a collaborative
project to create a free editable map of the world. It can capture a map anywhere in the world and can export it in its
native format, bitmap image, and embeddable HTML.
LTE
In this demonstration guide, you will learn how to make LTE downlink measurements either using RSA demo board for
base station transmitter tests, or using an antenna for the over-the-air signal analysis.
Internet of Things (IoT)
In this demonstration guide, you will learn how to use Tektronix USB RSA to make the standard certification tests on
IoT devices. Wireless technology standards are needed to ensure that products can interoperate within the ecosystem
where they will be deployed. There are a number of technologies to choose from, including Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®,
ZigBee®, and LoRa®. However, to adhere to the standard, new products will need to meet qualification as defined per
the standard selected. Failing qualification can mean design turns that will delay the final product release and draw
additional significant development cost.
SignalVu-PC
This demonstration guide is designed to help you understand the benefits of SignalVu PC for analysis of waveforms
captured by Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO Series digital oscilloscopes, MDO4000 Multi-Domain Oscilloscopes and Tektronix
Real Time Signal Analyzers. Applications include: CW Tone, Wideband Radar, Hopping Waveforms, Wideband
Monudaltion, Multi-domain oscilloscope acquisitions, AM/FM/PM/Audio Analysis, Signal Monitoring with RTSA
waveforms, and WLAN 802.11ac Signal Analysis.
Upgrades
Hardware
RAID upgrades are available for the CTRL7100. See the CTRL7100 and RSA7100 datasheets on www.Tek.com for details.
Software
Check the Tektronix Web site for updated versions of the base version of the SignalVu-PC application at
www.Tek.com/downloads.
Optional SignalVu-PC licenses for additional capabilities are also available for order. See the SignalVu-PC datasheet on
www.Tek.com for details.
Conventions used in this manual
Sequence Step or Item
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