Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DSA1000 Series Spectrum Analyzer Sept. 2014 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
Page 3: Guaranty And Declaration
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 company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
Page 4: Safety Notice
RIGOL Safety Notice 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 use the instrument only specified by this manual.
Page 5 Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel. Keep Well Ventilated.
Page 6 The battery must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact with fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of battery (note: lithium battery) may cause explosion. Use RIGOL specified battery only. Handling Safety. Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob, interfaces and other parts on the panels.
Page 7: Safety Terms And Symbols
RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms Used 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.
Page 8 RIGOL 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.
Page 9 Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Belüftung sicherstellen.
Page 10 RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch auftauchen: 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.
Page 11: Dsa1000 Series Overview
RIGOL DSA1000 Series Overview DSA1000 Series Spectrum Analyzer is designed with small volume, light weight, high cost performance, and having an easy-operated keyboard layout. Features include a high definition 8.5 inch TFT color LCD, easy to understand settings and messages on...
Page 12: Document Overview
RIGOL Document Overview Quick Start: This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and user interface, as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer, and shows the usage through a measurement example demo. Front Panel Key Reference: This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the front panel keys with their associated menu keys.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents RIGOL Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................I Safety Notice .................... II Safety Terms and Symbols ................. V DSA1000 Series Overview ................ IX Document Overview ................... X Quick Start ..................1-1 Front Panel ..................1-2 1.1.1 Front Panel Function Key ............. 1-3 1.1.2...
Page 14 RIGOL Contents Sweep Settings ................2-21 2.2.1 BW ..................2-21 2.2.2 Sweep ..................2-24 2.2.3 Auto Tune ................2-27 2.2.4 Trig ..................2-29 2.2.5 Single ..................2-31 2.2.6 Continue .................. 2-32 Function Settings ................. 2-33 2.3.1 Detector ................... 2-33 2.3.2 Trace ..................
Page 15 Contents RIGOL Measuring the N dB Bandwidth ..........3-11 Measuring the Time-Domain Power ........... 3-13 Measuring the Adjacent Channel Power........3-15 Measuring the Channel Power ............ 3-17 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth ........... 3-19 3.10 Measuring the Emission Bandwidth ........3-21 3.11...
Page 16 RIGOL Contents Marker ................... 7-8 Marker Fctn ................... 7-9 Marker-> ..................7-10 7.10 Meas* ..................7-11 7.11 Meas Setup* ................7-12 7.11.1 T-Power ................... 7-12 7.11.2 ACP ..................7-13 7.11.3 Channel Power ................7-13 7.11.4 OBW ..................7-14 7.11.5 EBW ..................7-14 7.11.6...
Page 17 Contents RIGOL List of Figures Figure 1-1 Front panel overview ..............1-2 Figure 1-2 Function key area ................1-3 Figure 1-3 Front Panel Connectors ..............1-8 Figure 1-4 USB Host interface connections ............1-8 Figure 1-5 Tracking generator output connection ..........1-9 Figure 1-6 RF input connection ................
Page 18 RIGOL Contents Figure 2-11 Process of a single sweep ............2-31 Figure 2-12 Process of continue sweep ............2-32 Figure 2-13 Working principle of the detector ..........2-33 Figure 2-14 Power sweep ................2-44 Figure 2-15 Interface of T-Power measurement ..........2-51 Figure 2-16 Interface of ACP measurement .............
Page 19 Contents RIGOL Figure 3-14 Use marker function to measure TOI distortion ......3-30 Figure 3-15 Use TOI function to measure TOI distortion ........3-31 Figure 3-16 Pass/Fail testing ................. 3-33 Figure 3-17 Amplitude correction ..............3-35 Figure 3-18 The frequency response of a filter ..........3-37 Figure 4-1 View the resource ................
Page 20 RIGOL Contents List of Tables Table 1-1 Front Panel Description ..............1-2 Table 1-2 Function keys description ..............1-3 Table 1-3 User interface legends ..............1-20 Table 2-1 Center Frequency ................2-3 Table 2-2 Start Frequency................2-3 Table 2-3 Stop frequency ................2-4 Table 2-4 CF step ..................
Page 21 Contents RIGOL Table 2-33 The main channel bandwidth of ACP measurement ......2-55 Table 2-34 The adjacent channel bandwidth of ACP measurement ....2-56 Table 2-35 Spacing of the ACP measurement ..........2-56 Table 2-36 Average number for Chan Pwr measurement ........2-58 Table 2-37 Integral bandwidth of Chan Pwr measurement ........
Page 23: Quick Start
Quick Start RIGOL 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and the user interface, as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer, and shows the usage through a measurement example demo. Subjects in this chapter: Front Panel ...
Page 24: Front Panel
RIGOL Quick Start 1.1 Front Panel ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ Figure 1-1 Front panel overview Table 1-1 Front Panel Description Description Description Full screen ①...
Page 25: Front Panel Function Key
Quick Start RIGOL 1.1.1 Front Panel Function Key Basic keys Sweep keys System keys Function setup Advanced measure Marker measure Figure 1-2 Function key area Table 1-2 Function keys description Keys Description Sweep keys Sets the center, start and stop frequency, as well as the signal tracking function.
Page 26 RIGOL Quick Start Function keys description (Continued) Keys Description Sets the trigger mode and corresponding parameters. Sets the sweep mode to Single. Sets the sweep mode to Continue. Function setup Sets the detection mode of the analyzer. Sets the parameters relate to sweep trace.
Page 27 Quick Start RIGOL Function keys description (Continued) Keys Description System keys Sets the system parameters. Sets the display parameters. Executes the selected preset function, resets the system into specified status, modifies all sweep parameters, measure settings as well as system parameters for following measure.
Page 28: Front Panel Backlight Key
RIGOL Quick Start 1.1.2 Front Panel Backlight Key The backlight status of some keys at the front panel, off, bright or different color indicates different working mode. 1. AutoTune When Auto Tune is pressed, the backlight turns on, which indicates that the instrument starts sweeping at full range, searching the signal of maximum amplitude, and moves it to the center of the screen.
Page 29 Quick Start RIGOL Green: battery electricity > 80%  Orange: 20% < battery electricity < 80%  Red: battery electricity < 20%  Off: the battery is not installed or the battery contains no electricity  Note: *For DSA1030-TG only.
Page 30: Front Panel Connector
RIGOL Quick Start 1.1.3 Front Panel Connector Figure 1-3 Front Panel Connectors 1. USB Host The analyzer may serve as a “host” device to connect to external USB devices. This interface is available for USB storage devices and the USB-GPIB module. See...
Page 31: Figure 1-5 Tracking Generator Output Connection
Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-5 Tracking generator output connection CAUTION Reverse power or voltage mustn’t be higher than 1 W or 50 V DC to avoid damages to the tracking generator. 3. PROBE POWER This connector provides two lines of power supply to a RF probe: 15 V, 150 mA, and -12.6 V, 150 mA.
Page 32: Rear Panel
RIGOL Quick Start 1.2 Rear Panel TRIGGER IN 10MHz IN/OUT VGA port Battery AC power connector Lock hole LAN interface USB Device interface Figure 1-7 Rear panel overview 1. AC power connector Available AC power supply types: AC: 100 V - 120 V, 45 Hz - 440 Hz AC: 200 V - 240 V, 45 Hz - 65 Hz 2.
Page 33: Figure 1-8 Trigger In Connection
Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-8 TRIGGER IN connection 4. 10MHz IN/OUT The BNC input or output of the 10 MHz reference clock, see figure below. Figure 1-9 10 MHz IN/OUT connection 5. VGA port This port provides a VGA signal output which is used through a VGA cable, see figure below.
Page 34: Figure 1-11 Pictbridge Printer Connection
RIGOL Quick Start 6. USB Device interface This configurable USB port permits external USB devices. It supports PictBridge printer and remote control connection. Figure 1-11 PictBridge printer connection Figure 1-12 USB remote control connection 7. LAN interface Through this interface, the analyzer can be connected to your local network for remote control.
Page 35: Prepare For Use
RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the unit. 2． Inspect the instrument In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL sales representative. 3． Check the accessories The accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in “Appendix A: Option and Accessories”.
Page 36: Disassemble The Front Panel Cover
RIGOL Quick Start 1.3.2 Disassemble the Front Panel Cover Before putting your analyzer into action, remove the front panel cover by releasing latches at both sides, and sliding in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure below.
Page 37: Connect The Power
Quick Start RIGOL 1.3.4 Connect the Power The spectrum analyzer can use AC power or rechargeable battery (China only) for power supply. 1.3.4.1 Connect the AC Power Please use the power cord provided for AC powering, see figure below. For the AC voltage and frequency requirements, refer to “Rear Panel”.
Page 38: Figure 1-17 Install The Battery
RIGOL Quick Start 1.3.4.2 Use the Battery (China Only) The spectrum analyzer provides optional rechargeable battery. Please install the battery according to Figure 1-17. The battery status indicator at the front panel indicates the installation status and the current amount of electricity of the battery.
Page 39: Power-On Check
Quick Start RIGOL 1.3.5 Power-On Check Turn on the power switch at the rear panel, then press down the power button on the front panel. You can monitor the initialization process according to the progress indicator during power-on. Upon completion of the initialization process, a sweep curve would be displayed.
Page 40: Change The Fuse
RIGOL Quick Start 1.3.8 Change the Fuse Please replace with specified fuse according to the following steps when needed: 1． Turn off the instrument, cut off the power and remove the power cord; 2． Prize out the fuse holder using a small straight screwdriver;...
Page 41: Charge The Battery
Quick Start RIGOL 1.3.9 Charge the Battery (China Only) Please install the battery by referring to the introduction in “ Use the Battery”. Then, connect the AC power and turn on the power switch at the rear panel to charge the battery.
Page 42: User Interface
Quick Start 1.4 User Interface 17 18 Figure 1-20 User interface Table 1-3 User interface legends Name Description LOGO Logo of RIGOL company System status Auto Tune ( “UNCAL” and Auto Range “Identification…” Wait for Trigger are in different Calibrating...
Page 43 Quick Start RIGOL User interface legends (Continued) Name Description Input impedance Show “75Ω” if the current input impedance is 75Ω. Printer status : Alternate display, denotes the printer now is connecting. : Successful connection, print finish or idle. : Alternate display, denotes printing.
Page 44 RIGOL Quick Start User interface legends (Continued) Name Description Span or stop The frequency range of current sweep channel can be frequency expressed by a combination of center frequency and span or a combination of start frequency and stop frequency.
Page 45 Quick Start RIGOL User interface legends (Continued) Name Description Trace 3 types and Trace types: Clear Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Video status Avg and Power Avg. Trace status: light blue denotes On, and gray denotes Off. MATH trace types Trace types: A-B, A+C, A-C.
Page 46: Menu Operation
RIGOL Quick Start 1.5 Menu Operation There are 7 different menus with respect to different modes of operation: 1. Parameter Input When selected, use the keyboard to modify the parameters directly. For example: select Center Freq, input desired numbers using the keyboard and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.
Page 47 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Direct Execution Execute the function after each press of the menu key. For example: press Peak->CF to execute a peak search and the center frequency of the analyzer will be set to the frequency of the current peak signal.
Page 48: Parameter Input
RIGOL Quick Start 1.6 Parameter Input In this part, you will learn how to enter desired parameter values from the numerical keyboard, the knob, and the directional keys. 1.6.1 N umeric Keyboard Figure 1-21 The Numerical keyboard The numerical keyboard consists of: 1.
Page 49: Knob
Quick Start RIGOL 5. Enter When pressed, the system will complete the input process and insert a default measuring unit for the parameter automatically. 6. Esc (1) During parameter editing process this key can clear the inputs in the active area and exit editing mode at the same time.
Page 50: Direction Key
RIGOL Quick Start 1.6.3 Direction key Figure 1-23 Direction keys The directional keys have following functions: 1. Increase or decrease the parameter value at specific steps while editing a parameter. 2. Move the cursor among root directory in Storage function.
Page 51: Basic Measurement
In this section, we introduce how to use the analyzer to do basic measurements. Considering a 50 MHz, 0dBm sine wave signal produced from a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A). CAUTION The signal amplitude must be less than 30 dBm (equal to 1 W), when its...
Page 52: Figure 1-24 Measuring Result
RIGOL Quick Start left corner of the display grid, which indicates Span is active. (2) Span value could be changed through the numerical keyboard, the knob, or the directional keys. (3) Input 20 and select MHz as its unit using the numerical keyboard, then the span of the analyzer is set to 20 MHz.
Page 53: Ultra Spectrum
RIGOL 1.8 Ultra Spectrum Ultra Spectrum is PC application software developed by RIGOL for DSA1000 and DSA1000A series spectrum analyzers. This software is designed based on the standard drive VISA commonly used in the industry. You can control the spectrum analyzer by using this PC software via USB-TMC or LAN interface.
Page 54: Figure 1-25 Built-In Help
RIGOL Quick Start 4. Acquire the menu help Press Help, a message about how to obtain help information will be shown, then, press the menu keys to get corresponding help. 5. Acquire the help information of any function key Press Help, a message about how to obtain help information will be shown, then, press any function key to get corresponding help.
Page 55: Front Panel Key Reference
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2 Front Panel Key Reference This chapter describes in detail the function keys on the front panel and associated pull down menus. Note that a third class title such as 2.1.1 FREQ always denotes a panel key of the analyzer, while a quaternary title such as 2.1.1.1 Center Freq...
Page 56: Basic Settings
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1 Basic Settings 2.1.1 FREQ Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer. The analyzer sweeps within a specified frequency range, and the sweep is restarted every time you change this parameter. The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters: Start Frequency and Stop Frequency;...
Page 57: Table 2-1 Center Frequency
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-1 Center Frequency Parameter Explanation Default 1.5 GHz Range 0 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Span > 0, step = Span/200 Span = 0, step = RBW/100 Min = 1 Hz...
Page 58: Table 2-3 Stop Frequency
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.1.3 Stop Freq Sets the stop frequency of the sweep. When pressed, the frequency mode is switched to Start Freq and Stop Freq in order to enter the desired parameter data. In this mode, parameters you specified are always shown at the lower left and right side of the grid.
Page 59 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-4 Frequency offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 Hz Range -100 GHz to 100 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step 15 MHz Direction Key Step CF step 2.1.1.5 CF Step Sets the step of center frequency. Changing the center frequency in a fixed step continuously switches the channel to be measured.
Page 60: Figure 2-1 Process Of Signal Tracking
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Application CF step lends itself to detect the harmonic waves and bandwidths that are beyond the current span. For example, for each order of harmonic of a 100 MHz signal, you can use set both the center frequency and CF step to 100 MHz, and press the down direction key continuously to show the harmonics sequentially at the center of the screen.
Page 61: Figure 2-2 Before The Peak->Cf
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Key Points: When Signal Track is On, the ST (Signal Track) icon is shown at the left of  screen. If an active marker currently exists, when Signal Track is enabled, the instrument  will search and mark the point (with no more than 3 dB variation in amplitude) near the marker, set the frequency of this point as center frequency and hold the signal at the center of the screen.
Page 62: Figure 2-3 After The Peak->Cf
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Peak Center Freq Figure 2-3 After the Peak->CF 2.1.1.8 CF -> Step Sets the current center frequency as the CF step. This function is usually used with channel switching. Take harmonic waveform measurements for example: we can locate a signal at the center frequency of a channel, execute CF->...
Page 63: Span
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.1.2 SPAN Sets the span value of the analyzer. The changing of this parameter will affect other parameters associated with the FREQ function, and restart the sweep. 2.1.2.1 Span Sets the frequency range of the sweep. When pressed, the frequency mode is switched to Center Freq and Span in order to enter the desired parameter data.
Page 64 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.2.2 Full Span Sets the span of the analyzer to the maximum. 2.1.2.3 Zero Span Sets the span of the analyzer to 0 Hz. Both the start and stop frequencies will equal the center frequency and the horizontal axis will denote time. The analyzer here is measuring the time domain characteristics of amplitude, located at the corresponding frequency point.
Page 65: Ampt
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.1.3 AMPT Sets the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. Through these parameters, signals under measurement can be displayed at an optimal view with minimum error. 2.1.3.1 Auto Scale This setting enables the readout resolution of the current Y-axis to be the maximum possible on condition that the whole signal is within the screen.
Page 66 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.3.2 Ref Level Sets the maximum power or voltage to be displayed at the upper left of the display grid. Key Points: This value is affected by a combination of maximum mixing level, input ...
Page 67 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL inequality in formula 2-3 (above). You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys, knob, or direction keys.  For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-8 Input attenuation Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB...
Page 68 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.3.5 Scale Type Sets the Scale Type of Y-axis to Lin or Log, the default is Log. Key Points: In Log scale type: the Y-axis denotes the logarithmic coordinates, the value  shown at top of the grid is the reference level and the grid size is equal to the scale value.
Page 69 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Volts (Equation 2-7) Watts Where, R denotes the reference resistance. 2.1.3.7 Ref Offset Assigns an offset to the reference level to attempt to compensate for gains or losses generated between the device under measurement and the analyzer.
Page 70: Figure 2-6 Before The Auto Range
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.3.8 Auto Range Adjusts the amplitude parameters within the specified span range automatically in order to display the whole signal optimally on the grid. Figure 2-6 Before the Auto Range Figure 2-7 After the Auto Range...
Page 71: Figure 2-8 Process Of The Auto Range
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL on the signal under measurement. Unlike Auto Tune, this function is focused on the signal within the current channel  and will not make any changes to the channel frequency, while, Auto Tune will search for signals within the full band frequency and adjust the displayed frequency so the detected signals are at the center frequency.
Page 72 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.1.3.10 Correction Corrects the amplitude in order to compensate for the gain or loss from peripheral equipment such as Antenna, Cable, and so on. When using this function, you can view the correction parameters through a table and save or load the correction factors during editing.
Page 73 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 5. Delete Clears the frequency and amplitude correction data of the selected factor. 6. Corr Table Turns on or off the edited correction table. At this moment, the screen is divided into two parts, the upper shows the measurement curve and the lower shows the edited points, frequency, and amplitude.
Page 74 Sets the input impedance for voltage-to-power conversions (see Equation 2-4). The default is 50Ω. To measure a 75Ω device, you should use a 75Ω to 50Ω adapter supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test and then set this menu to 75 Ω.
Page 75: Sweep Settings
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2 Sweep Settings 2.2.1 BW Sets the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) and VBW (Video Bandwidth) parameters of the analyzer. 2.2.1.1 RBW Sets the desired resolution bandwidth in order to distinguish between signals which are close in frequency.
Page 76 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: Reducing the VBW to smooth the spectrum line and differentiate small signals  from the noise. However, this may cause a longer sweep time. (Sweep Time is effected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode).
Page 77 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2.1.4 Filter Type Set RBW filter type. Key Points: DSA1000 supports two kinds of RBW filters: “Gauss” (-3 dB bandwidth) and “EMI”  (-6 dB bandwidth). When “EMI” is selected, resolution bandwidth can be 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz or 1 ...
Page 78: Sweep
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.2.2 Sweep Sets parameters about the Sweep function, including Time, Auto SWT, Mode, Numbers and Points. 2.2.2.1 Time Sets the time interval for the analyzer to complete a sweep. Either Auto or Manual can be used, the default is Auto.
Page 79 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2.2.3 Mode Sets the sweep mode to Single or Continue, the default is Continue. If you select Single, the backlight of Single located on the front panel turns on, and so does the backlight of Continue when Continue is selected. The corresponding parameters and type icons are shown on the left side of screen.
Page 80 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: Changing the points may influence the sweep time which is limited by the sample  rate of the ADC (Analog to Digital Converter). That is, the more points used, the longer the sweep will be.
Page 81: Auto Tune
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2.3 Auto Tune Searches for signals automatically throughout the full frequency range, adjusts the frequency and amplitude to their optimum and realizes one-key signal search and auto setting of parameters. Figure 2-9 Before the Auto Tune Figure 2-10 After the Auto Tune User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 82 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: In the process of searching, the backlight of Auto Tune turns on and “Auto  Tune” is shown on the status bar of the screen until the search is finished. In Auto mode, press Auto Tune to stop the search.
Page 83: Trig
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2.4 Trig Sets the trigger type and other associated parameters. 2.2.4.1 Trig Type The trig type can be Free Run, Video or External. In each type of Trig, there will be a related parameter icon shown on the left of screen such as: 1.
Page 84 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-19 Trigger level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range -300 dBm to 50 dBm Unit* Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm Note*: This is in connection with the specified unit of Y-axis.
Page 85: Single
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.2.5 Single Sets the sweep mode to Single. Key Points: If it is in Continue sweep mode and no measurement function is enabled,  pressing this key will enter the Single sweep mode and execute specified number of sweeps on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied.
Page 86: Continue
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.2.6 Continue Sets the sweep mode to Continue. Key Points: If the instrument is in Single sweep mode and no measurement function is  enabled, pressing this key will enter the Continue mode and execute specified number of sweeps on the condition that all trigger conditions are satisfied.
Page 87: Function Settings
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.3 Function Settings 2.3.1 Detector While displaying a wider span, each pixel contains spectrum information associated with a larger subrange. That is, several samples may fall on one pixel. Which of the samples will be represented by the pixel depends on the selected detector type. See...
Page 88 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: Selects an appropriate type according to the application in order to ensure the  accuracy of the measurement for your application. The available types are: Pos Peak, Neg Peak, Sample, Normal, RMS Avg, Voltage ...
Page 89 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.3.1.5 RMS Avg Calculates the data from the sampling data segment with mean square root operation (see equation below) and displays the result as a pixel. In this type, noise can be rejected and weak signals can be clearly observed.
Page 90 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.3.1.7 Quasi-Peak It is a weighted form of peak detector. For each data point, the detector detects the peaks within the corresponding time interval. The peaks detected are weighted using circuit with specified charge and discharge structures as well as the display time constant specified in the CISPR Publication 16 standards and the result is displayed.
Page 91: Trace
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.3.2 Trace As the sweep signal is displayed as a trace on the screen, you can set parameters about the trace using this key. The analyzer allows for up to four traces to be displayed at one time, and each trace has its own color (Trace 1 - Yellow, Trace 2 - purple, Trace 3 –...
Page 92 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 4. Video Avg Displays the trace after a logarithmic mean is calculated for each point of the trace in successive sweeps. Traces in this type will be smoother. 5. Power Avg Displays the trace after an averaging of each point of the trace in successive sweeps.
Page 93 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.3.2.4 Trace Math 1. Function Sets the computational method of the math trace. A-B: subtracts Trace B from A  A+Constant: adds a constant to Trace A  A-Constant: subtracts a constant from Trace A ...
Page 94 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.3.2.6 AVG Reset Re-calculates the trace average. Note: This function is only available when the trace type is set to “Video Avg” or “Power Avg”. 2-40 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 95: Demod
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.3.3 Demod Sets the demodulation of the analyzer. Both AM and FM are available in this device. 2.3.3.1 Demod Sets the demodulation type to AM, FM, or Off, the default is Off. Key Points: The system will enable a marker automatically and place it at the center ...
Page 96 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-23 Demod Time Parameter Explanation Default 100 ms Range 5 ms to 1000 s...
Page 97: Source (For Dsa1030-Tg)
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.3.4 Source (For DSA1030-TG) 2.3.4.1 Source When the Source is On, a signal with the same frequency of the current sweep signal will be output from the GEN OUTPUT 50Ω terminal on the front panel (You are recommended to use the tracking signal ranges from 10 MHz to 3 GHz).
Page 98: Figure 2-14 Power Sweep
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: This parameter only changes the readout of the TG output power, rather than the  actual value of it. The offset could be either a positive (gain) or a negative (loss).  You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter.
Page 99 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.3.4.5 Power Range Sets the power range that can be output from the TG while in power sweep mode, forming the boundary parameters under the Power Sweep mode together with the TG Level. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”.
Page 100 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.3.4.7 Normalize Eliminates the error from TG Level. Before using this function, connect the GEN OUTPUT 50Ω output of TG with the RF INPUT 50Ω input of the analyzer. 1. Stor Ref Saves the data of Trace 1 to Trace 3 as the reference value for normalization.
Page 101 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this  parameter. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-29 TG reference position Parameter Explanation Default 100% 0 to 100％...
Page 102: Advanced Measurements (Dsa1030/Dsa1030-Tg Option)
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4 Advanced Measurements (DSA1030/DSA1030-TG Option) 2.4.1 Meas This key provides plenty of advanced measurement functions including T-Power, ACP (Adjacent Channel Power), Chan Pwr (Channel Power), OBW (Occupied Bandwidth), EBW (Emission Bandwidth), C/N Ratio, Harmo Dist (Harmonic Distortion), TOI (Third Order Intermodulation) and Pass/Fail.
Page 103 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL The span and resolution bandwidth in this measurement type are automatically set to smaller values. Select the Channel Power measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters. 4. OBW Calculates the power within the whole bandwidth by integral operation and works out the occupied bandwidth by this value based on the specified power ratio.
Page 104 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Select the TOI measurement and press Meas Setup to set corresponding parameters. 9. Pass/Fail Compares the measured curve with the pre-edited, if the related rules are met, the result will be “Pass”, or else is “Fail”.
Page 105: Meas Setup
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.4.2 Meas Setup Sets the parameters for the specified measurement under Meas function. This operation is invalid if no measurement is enabled. 2.4.2.1 T-Power Start Line Stop Line Measure Control Measured Result Parameters Figure 2-15 Interface of T-Power measurement Result: Magnitude of T-Power.
Page 106 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-30 Average number for T-Power measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 107 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-31 The Start Line under T-Power measurement Parameter Explanation Default 0 us Range 0 ms to Stop line Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step Sweep time/600 Direction Key Step in 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 sequence 5.
Page 108: Figure 2-16 Interface Of Acp Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4.2.2 ACP CH Spacing Adj CH BW Main CH BW Figure 2-16 Interface of ACP measurement Result: The results under ACP measurement contain the Main CH Pwr, Upper and Lower. CH Pwr: displays the power value within the bandwidth of main channel.
Page 109 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-33 Average number for ACP measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 110 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-35 The adjacent channel bandwidth of ACP measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Adj CH BW/100, Min = 1 Hz Direction Key Step 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 sequence...
Page 111: Figure 2-17 Interface Of Chan Pwr Measurement
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.4.2.3 Chan Pwr Integ BW CH Pwr Span Figure 2-17 Interface of Chan Pwr measurement Result: The results under Chan Pwr measurement contain Channel Power and Power Spectral Density. Channel Power: the power within the integral bandwidth.
Page 112 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-37 Average number for Chan Pwr measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 113 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-39 The Channel span of Chan Pwr measurement Parameter Explanation Default 3 MHz Range 100 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step CH Pwr Span/100, Min = 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 sequence...
Page 114: Figure 2-18 Interface Of Obw Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4.2.4 OBW Figure 2-18 Interface of OBW measurement Result: The results under OBW measurement contain Occupied Bandwidth and Transmit Freq Error. Occupied Bandwidth: make integral calculation of the power within the whole  span and then work out the occupied bandwidth of it according to the specified power ratio.
Page 115 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-40 Average number for OBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 116 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 5. Power Ratio Sets the power percentage of the signal that is within the integrating span. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”.
Page 117: Figure 2-19 Interface Of Ebw Measurement
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.4.2.5 EBW Figure 2-19 Interface of EBW measurement Result: EBW is the bandwidth between the two points at both sides of the max signal where the amplitude falls off X dB within the span range. When the measurement starts, the...
Page 118 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-43 Average number for EBW measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 119 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 5. X dB Sets the value of X dB to calculate the emission bandwidth. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”.
Page 120: Figure 2-20 Interface Of C/N Ratio Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4.2.6 C/N Ratio Offset Freq Noise BW Carrier BW Figure 2-20 Interface of C/N Ratio measurement Result: The results under this mode contain the Carrier Pwr, Noise Pwr, and C/N Ratio. Carrier Pwr: the power within carrier bandwidth ...
Page 121 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-46 Average number for C/N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 122 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-48 Noise BW of C/N Ratio measurement Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Noise BW/100, Min = 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 sequence...
Page 123: Figure 2-21 Interface Of Harmo Dist Measurement
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.4.2.7 Harmo Dist Figure 2-21 Interface of Harmo Dist measurement Result: The results under this mode contain the amplitude of each harmonic and THD. Up to 10 times harmonics can be measured. Parameters: In this mode, setting parameters are Avg Num, Avg Mode, NO.of Harmo and Harmonic ST (Sweep Time).
Page 124 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-50 Average number for Harmo Dist measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 125 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-52 The Sweep Time of Harmo Dist measurement Parameter Explanation Default 10 ms Range 20 us to 3 ks Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step Sweep Time/100, minimum 1 ms Direction Key Step In 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 sequence...
Page 126: Figure 2-22 Interface Of Toi Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4.2.8 TOI Figure 2-22 Interface of TOI measurement Result: The results under this mode contain the frequency and amplitude of the Base Lower, Base Upper, 3rd Order Lower and 3rd Order Upper signals, the amplitude difference of each signal with the Base Lower, as well as the Intercepts of both the Base Lower and Base Upper.
Page 127 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-53 Average number for TOI measurement Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the Average operation to Exp or Repeat, the default is Exp.
Page 128: Figure 2-23 Interface Of Pass/Fail Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.4.2.9 Pass/Fail Figure 2-23 Interface of Pass/Fail measurement Result: The results under this mode contain the pass number and the Pass Ratio. 1. Limit Selects the desired limit lines including Upper and Lower, and then sets the condition according to the Edit menu.
Page 129 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Table 2-55 Pass/Fail menu Parameter Explanation Limit Quickly selects the limit line to be edited. Point Sets the number of the point to be edited. The range is from 1 to 200. X-axis Enters the frequency or time of the point you are editing.
Page 130: Marker Measurements
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.5 Marker Measurements 2.5.1 Marker The marker appears as a rhombic sign (shown below) for identifying the point on the trace. We can easily readout the parameters of the marked point on the trace, such as the amplitude, frequency and sweep time.
Page 131 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.5.1.1 Select Mkr Selects one marker from the four, the default is Marker1. When a selection is made, you can set its type, trace to be marked, readout type and other related parameters. The enabled marker will appear on the selected trace through the Mkr Trace option, and the readouts of this marker are also displayed on the active area and the upper right of screen.
Page 132 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.5.1.2 Normal One of the marker types, which is used to measure the values of X (Frequency or Time) or Y (Amplitude) at certain point of the trace. When selected, a marker will appear with its own digital ID such as “1” on the trace.
Page 133 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL point. If you activate the Noise Mkr function under the Marker Fctn key, the result of  the noise measurement will be corrected automatically and normalized to 1 Hz. The application of Delta marker Measuring the signal-noise ratio of single spectrum signal, for example, separately place the Reference and Delta Markers onto the signal and noise, the amplitude shown in the measurement result is the signal-noise ratio.
Page 134 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference If Span is selected, setting the Span Pair will keep the center position of the two  markers and move them towards the two sides (value increasing) or the middle (value decreasing). If Center is selected, setting the Span Pair will keep the relative distance of the ...
Page 135 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2. Period In this type, Normal marker shows the reciprocal value of frequency and Delta marker, Delta Pair marker and Span Pair marker show the reciprocal value of frequency difference. When the frequency difference is zero, the displayed value is infinite (with 10 Ts displaying).
Page 136: Marker
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Figure 2-25 The marker schematic 2.5.1.10 All Off Turns off all the opened markers and the related functions. 2.5.2 Marker-> Sets the other system parameters (such as Center frequency, Reference level) using the current marker readings. Press Marker -> to enable a marker if none of them are active at present.
Page 137 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL If Delta, Delta Pair, or Span Pair is selected, the center frequency will be set  to the frequency at which the Delta Marker is located. The function is invalid in Zero span mode. ...
Page 138: Marker Fctn
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.5.2.5 Mkr->Ref Sets the reference level of the analyzer based on the amplitude of the current marker. If Normal is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the  current marker.
Page 139: Figure 2-26 N Db Bw Measurement
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.5.3.2 Noise Mkr Executes the Noise marker function for the selected marker and reads the Power Spectral Density. Key Points: If the current marker selected here is Off in Marker menu, Pressing Noise Mkr ...
Page 140: Figure 2-27 Frequency Count Measurement
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Key Points: When the measurement starts, the analyzer will search the two points which are  located at both sides of the current point and are N dB amplitudes smaller or greater than the current point, and display the frequency difference between the two points, or else display "---", indicating the search failed.
Page 141: Peak
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 1. State Turns on or off the frequency counter. Key Points: If no active marker currently exists, turning on the counter will open a Normal  marker automatically. The frequency readout is more accurate when the counter is On.
Page 142 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.5.4.1 Next Peak Searches the peak whose amplitude is the closest to that of the current peak and meets the searching condition in Search Para. The peak is then identified with a marker. 2.5.4.2 Peak Right Searches the nearest peak located to the right side of the current peak and meets the searching condition.
Page 143 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL The difference between the Cont peak and the Signal Track The Cont peak focuses on the searching for the maximum in the current channel, while in Signal Track, the system will search for and mark the point (with no more than 3 dB variation in amplitude) near the marker before Signal Track was enabled as well as set the frequency of this point as the center frequency.
Page 144: Figure 2-28 Peak Table
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 3. Peak Search Sets the peak search condition. The available options are Maximum and Para. If Max is selected, the system searches for the maximum on the trace.  If Para is selected, the system searches for the peak that meets the ...
Page 145: L-Peak
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 3. Pk Readout Sets the peak display condition to Normal, >DL or <DL. Normal  Displaying the first ten qualified peaks in the table. >DL  Displaying the first ten peaks that not only meet the parameter conditions but also have an amplitude greater than the specified Display Line (from Display menu) in the table.
Page 146: System Functions
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6 System Functions 2.6.1 System Under this menu, you can select the display Language; reset the analyzer; calibrate the analyzer; set I/O; select reference source; set the probe power, front switch and coupling parameters; view system information and status; set time and date as well as manage the option license.
Page 147 This analyzer supports communications through the LAN, USB and GPIB interfaces. Both LAN and USB are standard interfaces, and GPIB should be configured by using a USB-GPIB module (option) provided by RIGOL. To get the USB-GPIB module, please contact RIGOL.
Page 148: Figure 2-29 Lan Parameter Setting
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Figure 2-29 LAN parameter setting The following items can be set through the front panel or remote interface. Reset: Turns on the DHCP and Auto-IP, turns Manual-IP off, and then  clears the existing web password.
Page 149 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 4. GPIB Sets the GPIB address. You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys, knob or direction keys. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-61 GPIB address Parameter Explanation Range 0 to 30...
Page 150 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.1.7 Front Switch Sets the status of the front switch, the default is On. If On is selected, you should press the power key at the front panel to start up the analyzer after turning on the rear switch, otherwise the analyzer will start after you turn on the power switch at the rear panel.
Page 151: System Information
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 6. Sweep Time This parameter maintains a coupling relationship with the RBW, VBW and span. Refer to “Time” for more details. 2.6.1.9 Information Views the system information or messages recently shown on the screen. 1. System Information Model ...
Page 152: Key Test
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 4. Demod Shows the setting information related to the Demod function. 5. Corrections Shows the setting information related to the amplitude correction. 2.6.1.11 Self-Test 1. Screen Test Tests if the screen has a dot defect by using five colors: White, Red, Green, Blue and Black.
Page 153 1. Acquire the license Order the corresponding option to acquire the option key. Log in RIGOL website (www.rigol.com). Click “Customer Center” and select “License Generate” to enter the software license generation interface. Input the option key, instrument serial number (press System ...
Page 154: Display
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.2 Display Controls the screen display of the analyzer, such as setting the display line, active function, hold time of the menu, graticule, screen saver, screen state, brightness, skin, and message switch. 2.6.2.1 Display Line Turns on or off the display line, or changes its position.
Page 155 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.2.3 Menu Hold Sets the holdtime of the menu to 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s, or Infinite. The screen enters the Full screen after the specified hold time. 2.6.2.4 Graticule Sets the brightness of the grid. This parameter can be used to highlight the display of the trace.
Page 156: Figure 2-30 Classic Display
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.2.7 Brightness Sets the LCD brightness of the analyzer. You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys, knob or direction keys. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-64 Brightness setting Parameter...
Page 157: Figure 2-31 Modern Display
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Figure 2-31 Modern display 2.6.2.9 Msg Switch Enables or disables the display of messages. The types of messages in this analyzer include Information Message, Error Message and Status Message. Only Information Messages appear if the message switch is Off. For more details about messages, refer to “5.2 Messages”.
Page 158: Preset
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.3 Preset Restores the analyzer to a specified status. This may change all parameters related to the sweep, the measurement function and the system. Key Points: Press System  Reset  Preset Type to select Factory or User.
Page 159 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Volume Demod Time 100 ms Auto, 1 MHz Auto, 1 MHz V/R Ratio Filter Type Gauss Sweep Time Auto, 100 ms Auto SWT Normal Mode Cont Numbers Points Source* Power Sweep Ref Trace Freq Offset...
Page 160 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Stop Line 100 ms Avg Num Off, 10 Avg Mode Main CH BW 2 MHz Adj CH BW 2 MHz CH Spacing 2 MHz Chan Power Avg Num Off, 10 Avg Mode Integ BW 2 MHz...
Page 161 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Avg Num Off, 10 Avg Mode TOI Span 2 MHz Pass/Fail Limit Upper Test Point X-axis Freq Connected Freq Interp Fail Stop Trace Select Trace Trace Type of Trace 1 Clear Write Avg Times Function...
Page 162 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference N dB BW -3 dB State Resolution Auto, 1 kHz System** I/O Setting DHCP Auto-IP Manual-IP USB Dev Class GPIB Address Ref Source Probe Power Front Switch Information System Info Status Analyzer Time/Date Self-Cal Storage**...
Page 163 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL Page Size Default Inverted Palette Gray Copies Date Prints Qualities Default File Type Default Note: *For DSA1030-TG only. **Not affected by pressing Preset. ***For DSA1030/DSA1030-TG only. User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 2-109...
Page 164: Storage
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.4 Storage Instrument settings and waveform data can be saved to or loaded from files in the internal memory of the analyzer or external USB storage devices. Press Storage to enter the file operation manager, see figure below.
Page 165 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.4.1 File Type The analyzer can make files such as Setting file, Status file, Trace file, Amplitude correction file, Measurement data, Marker table file, Peak table file and Limit file. For the details about each file, see table below.
Page 166 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.4.3 File Source Sets the file source of the storage to T1, T2, T3, Math Trace or All. Note that this menu is available only when the File Type is set to Trace and the storage in current use is an external USB storage device.
Page 167 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.4.9 Rename Renames a stored file. 2.6.4.10 Copy 1. Copy From Copies files or folders. When "Dir" is selected in Browser, pressing this key will copy all files or  folders in the current path.
Page 168 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.6.4.12 Delete Deletes the selected file. 2.6.4.13 Disc Mgr 1. Format (D:) Formats the local disk. 2. Disk Info View the disk information such as disk name, disk type (local or USB storage device), file system, the used space and the total space.
Page 169: Print Setup
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.5 Print Setup Sets the print parameters. The analyzer supports a PictBridge printer. To use the print function, connect this printer with the analyzer as shown in the figure below, and then press System  I/O Setting  USB  Dev Class Printer to enable the analyzer to be a Printer Class device and set desired print parameters;...
Page 170 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Table 2-68 The printing state icons Icon Explanation The two icons display alternately, indicating that the printer now is connecting. Successful connection, print finished or idle. The two icons display alternately, indicating the print job is in progress.
Page 171 Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.5.6 Inverted Turns on or off the inverted printing. 2.6.5.7 Palette Selects a print color from Gray and Color printing. 2.6.5.8 Copies Sets the print copies. Note the analyzer allows for up to 999 copies to be printed at one time.
Page 172 RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference Hint The analyzer can automatically identify the characteristics of the printer, such as Page size, during the printer installation. If some configuration is not supported by the current printer, the corresponding menu in the analyzer is invalid. For example, if the current printer does not support color printing, the “Color”...
Page 173: Print
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.6.6 Print Presses to save or print the current screen. Key Points: This operation prints out the current screen according to the print settings when a  printer is connected. When no printer is connected but an USB storage device is detected, this ...
Page 174: Screen Control
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.7 Screen Control Switches to the desired window and zooms it in or switches to full screen display in Multiwindow display. 2.7.1 Full Screen Presses to switch the screen into full screen mode. In this mode, neither the menus on the right side nor the parameter status on the left side of the screen would be displayed (see figure below) so that you can view the trace more clearly.
Page 175: Next Window
Front Panel Key Reference RIGOL 2.7.2 Next Window Press continuously to select one of the two windows alternately. The selected window is highlighted, see figure below. Figure 2-35 Switch between windows Key Points: Pressing (described in the following section) will zoom in on the selected ...
Page 176: Zoom
RIGOL Front Panel Key Reference 2.7.3 Zoom Zooms in the selected window by pressing The selected window will be zoomed in at the first press of this key. To exit this mode, press this key again. Hint The screen can be divided into two windows when one of the these functions is enabled: Marker table, Peak table, correction table or one of the advanced functions in Meas.
Page 177: Measurement Examples
Measurement Examples RIGOL 3 Measurement Examples This chapter introduces the main functions and operations of the analyzer. Subjects in this chapter: Measuring a Sine Signal  Using the Frequency Counter  Measuring an AM Signal  Measuring the Phase Noise ...
Page 178: Measuring A Sine Signal
The most basic task of an analyzer is measuring the frequency and amplitude of a signal. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal at 100 MHz and -10 dBm and we will use this as the signal to measure.
Page 179: Figure 3-1 Measuring A Sine Signal
Measurement Examples RIGOL Figure 3-1 Measuring a Sine signal User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 180: Using The Frequency Counter
Marker. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 181: Figure 3-2 Use The Frequency Counter To Measure
Measurement Examples RIGOL Figure 3-2 Use the frequency counter to measure User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 182: Measuring An Am Signal
In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output an AM modulating signal as the signal under measure: the carrier is a sine wave with 100 MHz and -10 dBm, the modulating frequency is 1 kHz, while the modulation depth is 100%.
Page 183: Figure 3-3 Measure An Am Signal
Measurement Examples RIGOL signal. 3. Measurement result The result is -1 kHz, see figure below. Figure 3-3 Measure an AM signal User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 184 RIGOL Measurement Examples Method 2: (Use AM demodulation function) Procedures: (1) Reset the analyzer －Press Preset (2) Set the parameters －Press FREQ －Press Center Freq and enter 100 MHz. －Press SPAN －Press Span and enter 10 MHz. (3) Demodulate the signal －Press Demod...
Page 185: Measuring The Phase Noise
3.4 Measuring the Phase Noise The analyzer gives an easy way to measure the phase noise. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 50 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 186: Figure 3-4 Phase Noise Measurement
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-4 Phase noise measurement 3-10 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 187: Measuring The N Db Bandwidth
Measurement Examples RIGOL 3.5 Measuring the N dB Bandwidth In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure. Procedures: 1. Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 50Ω...
Page 188: Figure 3-5 N Db Bandwidth Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-5 N dB bandwidth measurement result 3-12 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 189: Measuring The Time-Domain Power
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the time-domain power such as the transmitted power in TDMA. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 190: Figure 3-6 Time-Domain Power Measurement
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-6 Time-domain power measurement 3-14 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 191: Measuring The Adjacent Channel Power
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the adjacent channel power. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 192: Figure 3-7 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-7 Adjacent channel power measurement result 3-16 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 193: Measuring The Channel Power
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the channel power. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 194: Figure 3-8 Channel Power Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-8 Channel power measurement result 3-18 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 195: Measuring The Occupied Bandwidth
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the occupied bandwidth. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 196: Figure 3-9 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-9 Occupied bandwidth measurement result 3-20 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 197: Measuring The Emission Bandwidth
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the emission bandwidth. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 198: Figure 3-10 Emission Bandwidth Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-10 Emission bandwidth measurement result 3-22 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 199: Measuring The Carrier-To-Noise Ratio
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the carried-to-noise ratio. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 200: Figure 3-11 C/N Ratio Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-11 C/N Ratio measurement result 3-24 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 201: Measuring The Harmonic Distortion
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option can measure the harmonic distortion. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 202: Figure 3-12 Use Marker To Measure Harmonics
RIGOL Measurement Examples The “Ref” of the marker is placed at the fundamental wave while the “Delta” is at the third harmonic. The measured value would be: the frequency offset is 200 MHz and the amplitude difference is -40.45 dB.
Page 203 Measurement Examples RIGOL Method 2: (Use Harmonic Distortion function to measure) Procedures: 1. Device attachment Connect the output terminal of the generator to the RF INPUT 50Ω terminal on the front panel of the analyzer. 2. Use Harmonic Distortion function to measure (1) Reset the analyzer －Press Preset...
Page 204: Figure 3-13 Harmonic Distortion Measurement Result
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-13 Harmonic Distortion measurement result 3-28 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 205: Measuring The Toi Distortion
TOI distortion. In the example below, we use generator 1 (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm and generator 2 (such as RIGOL DG3121A) to output a sine signal with 100.2 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 206: Figure 3-14 Use Marker Function To Measure Toi Distortion
RIGOL Measurement Examples Figure 3-14 Use marker function to measure TOI distortion Method 2: (Use TOI function to measure) Procedures: 1. Device attachment Connect the output terminals of generators 1&2 to the RF INPUT 50Ω terminal on the front panel of the analyzer through a power combiner.
Page 207: Figure 3-15 Use Toi Function To Measure Toi Distortion
Measurement Examples RIGOL －Press TOI Span and enter 2 MHz. 3. Measurement result The measurement results shown in the lower window are: Freq Intercept Base Lower 100 MHz -5.7 dBm Base Upper 100.2 MHz -5.65 dBm 0.05 3rd Order Lower 99.8 MHz...
Page 208: Pass/Fail Measurement
DSA1030/DSA1030-TG that has installed the Advanced Measurement Kit option supports the pass/fail test function. In the example below, we use a generator (such as RIGOL DG3101A) to output a sine signal with 100 MHz and -10 dBm as the signal under measure.
Page 209: Figure 3-16 Pass/Fail Testing
Measurement Examples RIGOL No. Upper Ampl Connected No. Lower Ampl Connected 95 MHz -55 dBm No 95 MHz -75 dBm No 99 MHz -55 dBm Yes 105 MHz -75 dBm Yes 99.5 MHz -5 dBm 100.5 MHz -5 dBm 101 MHz...
Page 210: Amplitude Correction
RIGOL Measurement Examples 3.15 Amplitude Correction Edit an amplitude-frequency curve to correct the current measured curve. Procedures: 1. Enter amplitude correction －Press AMPT －Page down －Press Corrections and enter the lower menu. 2. Select a curve －Press Select －Press Antenna 3.
Page 211: Figure 3-17 Amplitude Correction
Measurement Examples RIGOL Figure 3-17 Amplitude correction User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 3-35...
Page 212: Tracking Generator (For Dsa1030-Tg)
RIGOL Measurement Examples 3.16 Tracking Generator (For DSA1030-TG) The frequency response of a filter can be measured by using the tracking generator of the analyzer. In the example below, we use a Low Pass Filter of 300 MHz as the filter under measure.
Page 213: Figure 3-18 The Frequency Response Of A Filter
Measurement Examples RIGOL Figure 3-18 The frequency response of a filter User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 3-37...
Page 215: Remote Control
Programming Guide. Use PC software to send SCPI commands Users can use the PC software Ultra Sigma of RIGOL to send SCPI commands to control the spectrum analyzer remotely. In this chapter, we will give the detailed description of how to use Ultra Sigma to control the analyzer via USB, LAN, or GPIB (expanded by the USB-GPIB module supplied by RIGOL).
Page 216: Remote Control Via Usb
PC via USB automatically, or click to search manually. 4. View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog as well as the instrument model and USB information. See figure below.
Page 217: Figure 4-2 Write And Read Commands Via Usb
Remote Control RIGOL 5. Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSA1030 (USB0::0x0400::0x09C4::DSA1A124400148::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the interface below, from which you can write and read commands. Figure 4-2 Write and read commands via USB...
Page 218: Remote Control Via Lan
RIGOL Remote Control 4.2 Remote Control Via LAN 1. Connect the devices Connect the analyzer to LAN as shown in “Figure 1-13 “. 2. Configure LAN parameters Select LAN interface according to the description in “I/O Settings  LAN”. 3. Search device resource...
Page 219: Figure 4-4 View The Resource
Remote Control RIGOL 4. View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. See figure below. Figure 4-4 View the resource 5. Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSA1030 (TCPIP::172.16.3.148::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the...
Page 220: Figure 4-6 Lxi Webpage
Figure 4-6 LXI Webpage Note: If you want to view or modify the network settings of the instrument, click and input the initial password “RIGOL” (uppercase letters are required) in the popup window (by default, the user name is empty). Besides, you can click to modify the password.
Page 221: Remote Control Via Gpib
4.3 Remote Control Via GPIB 1. Connect the devices Connect the analyzer to the PC (configured with GPIB card) using RIGOL USB-GPIB module (option) following “GPIB extended connection” in “Figure 1-4 ”. 2. Install the device driver of the GPIB card Install the driver of the GPIB card which has been connected to the PC.
Page 222: Figure 4-8 View The Gpib Resource
5. View the resource Click and back to the main interface of Ultra Sigma. The resources that have been searched successfully at present are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. Figure 4-8 View the GPIB resource 6. Communication test...
Page 223: Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting To help you solve commonly encountered problems we have listed some typical issues with their respective solutions. If the problems persist contact RIGOL and prepare your device information (System Information  System Info). 1. The screen still dark (no display) after power on: (1) Check if the fan is running: —...
Page 224 — Press System  Information  System Info to get the last calibration time and decide if a new calibration is required. If you need a specific calibration after the stated calibration period, contact RIGOL for service options. — The analyzer provides a self-calibration function. If required, press System ...
Page 225: Messages
Troubleshooting RIGOL 5.2 Messages Messages fall into three types on the basis of the tips purpose: Information Message, Error Message, and Status Message. To get accurate measurements and specific working status of the analyzer, you should be familiar with these messages.
Page 226 RIGOL Troubleshooting device condition. Message number: -299 to -200. (3) Device Specific Error: indicates a device specific error is generated when the commands cannot be correctly executed due to current settings of the hardware and software of the device. Message number: -399 to -300 (defined in SCPI standard) and 300 to 1000.
Page 227: Information Message
USB storage device and the analyzer. For more information about updates, please refer to the Service Manual or report the error to your distributor or to your RIGOL technical support. Updating firmware completed. Updating firmware is finished, the new firmware program will be executed automatically as soon as you restart the device.
Page 228 RIGOL Troubleshooting failure to work. The last spell char is allowed to input. Please select the valid file type. LAN connected. LAN disconnected. Welcome to User Mode. Please Confirm, and press twice. The display was locked, please press Esc to unlock.
Page 229: Error Message
Troubleshooting RIGOL 5.2.2 Error Message 5.2.2.1 Command Error Number Error Description Everything is OK. -100 Command error. This is a generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates only that a Command Error as defined in IEEE 488.2,11.5.1.1.4 has occurred.
Page 230 RIGOL Troubleshooting -110 Command header error. An error was detected in the header. This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -111 through -119. -111 Header separator error. A character which is not a legal header separator was encountered while parsing the header;...
Page 231 Troubleshooting RIGOL accept one in this position for the header. -130 Suffix error. This error, as well as errors -131 through -139, are generated when parsing a suffix. This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error.
Page 232 RIGOL Troubleshooting This error, as well as errors -161 through -169, are generated when parsing a block data element. This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error. -161 Invalid block data. A block data element was expected, but was invalid for some reason (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.6.2);...
Page 233 Troubleshooting RIGOL 5.2.2.2 Execution Error Number Error Description -200 Execution error. This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates only that an Execution Error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.5 has occurred.
Page 234 RIGOL Troubleshooting This particular error should be used when file or block data formats are recognized by the instrument but cannot be executed for reasons of version incompatibility. For example, an unsupported file version, an unsupported instrument version. -240 Hardware error.
Page 235 Troubleshooting RIGOL Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the write-protect tab on USB storage device was present. User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 5-13...
Page 236 RIGOL sales or technical support team. -313 Calibration memory lost. Indicates that the data before delivery or last valid calibration data has been lost. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team. -314 Save/recall memory lost.
Page 237 The file name is too long to be accepted. The length should not exceed 48 characters. USB-Disk failed to install. The USB storage device can not be correctly installed, please examine it for possible damage. Any question, please contact your distributor or RIGOL technical support. User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 5-15...
Page 238 RIGOL Troubleshooting File name existed. The file name received already exists, please re-input. Input empty. The input is empty, please input a legal string before saving. Fail to save file. Other language except English not supported. Any other languages are disabled except for English.
Page 239 Please reduce the input power. 1st LO unlock. The first LO unlock. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support. 2nd LO unlock. The second LO unlock. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support.
Page 240 RIGOL Troubleshooting No two-tune signal found. Invalid function as cursor is not enabled. The cursor can not be set to the reference level unless it is enabled. 5-18 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 241 Troubleshooting RIGOL 5.2.2.4 Query Error Number Error Description -400 Query error. This is the generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates only that a Query Error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred.
Page 242: Status Message
RIGOL Troubleshooting 5.2.3 Status Message Number Error Description Auto range… Auto tune… Calibrating… Waiting for triggered… If it is not in freerun mode, the system will keep waiting until it receives the trigger signal. Auto range finished. Auto tune finished.
Page 243: Specification
Specification RIGOL 6 Specification The technical specifications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument is within the calibration period, is stored for at least two hours at 5℃ to 40℃ temperature and is warmed up for 30 minutes. Unless otherwise noted, the specifications in the manual include the measurement uncertainty.
Page 244: Specification
RIGOL Specification 6.1 Specification* 6.1.1 Frequency Frequency Frequency Range DSA1030, DSA1030-TG 9 kHz to 3 GHz Frequency Resolution 1 Hz Internal Frequency Reference Reference Frequency 10 MHz Aging Rate <3 ppm/year Temperature Drift 20℃ to 30℃ <3 ppm Frequency Readout Accuracy...
Page 245: Amplitude
Specification RIGOL Frequency Span Range DSA1030, DSA1030-TG 0 Hz, 100 Hz to 3 GHz Uncertainty ±span / (sweep points-1) SSB Phase Noise Carrier Offset 10 kHz <-80 dBc/Hz Bandwidths Resolution Bandwidth 100 Hz to 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 (-3 dB)
Page 246 RIGOL Specification Displayed Average Noise Level (DSA1030) 0 dB RF Attenuation, RBW=100 Hz, VBW=10 Hz, Sample Detector, Trace Average ≥ 50, Input Impedance=50 Ω, Tracking generator is disabled <-75 dBm-3 x (f/1 MHz) dB, 100 kHz to 10 MHz typical -115 dBm DANL <-117 dBm+3 x (f/1 GHz) dB,...
Page 247 Specification RIGOL Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Setting Range 0 to 50 dB, in 1 dB step fc=50 MHz, relative to Switching Uncertainty < 0.8 dB 10 dB, 20℃ to 30℃ Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty fc=50 MHz, peak detector, preamplifier off, 10 dB RF Uncertainty ±0.4 dB...
Page 248: Sweep
RIGOL Specification RF Input VSWR (DSA1030) 10 dB RF Attenuation 100 kHz to 10 MHz <1.8, nominal VSWR 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz <1.5, nominal 2.5 GHz to 3 GHz <1.8, nominal Intermodulation Second Harmonic +35 dBm Intercept (SHI) Third-order fc >30 MHz...
Page 249: Trigger
Specification RIGOL 6.1.4 Trigger Trigger Trigger Source Free run, Video, External External Trigger Level 5 V TTL level, nominal 6.1.5 Tracking Generator (For DSA1030-TG) TG Output 10 MHz to 3 GHz, 9 kHz Frequency Range settable -20 dBm to 0 dBm, in 1 dB...
Page 250 RIGOL Specification USB Host Connector A plug Protocol Version 2.0 USB Device Connector B plug Protocol Version 2.0 VGA compatible, 15-pin mini Connector D-SUB Resolution 800 * 600 @ 60 Hz User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 251: General Specification
Specification RIGOL 6.2 General Specification Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 800 * 480 Size 8.5” Colors 65536 Printer Supported Protocol PictBridge Remote Control USB TMC LAN Interface 10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 IEC/IEEE Bus(GPIB) with option USB-GPIB IEEE 488.2 Mass Memory Flash Disk (internal)
Page 252 RIGOL Specification Dimensions 399 mm x 223 mm x 159 (W x H x D) (15.7 inches x 8.78 inches x 6.26 inches), approximate Weight 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs), Without battery approximate 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs), With battery approximate 6-10...
Page 253: Menu Map
Menu Map RIGOL 7 Menu Map This chapter provides a visual representation of the front panel keys and associated menu keys. Refer to “Front Panel Key Reference” for key function descriptions. Subjects in this chapter: AMPT   Demod ...
Page 254: Ampt
RIGOL Menu Map 7.1 AMPT Amplitude Units Select AMPT Auto Scale Ref Level dBmV Antenna 0.00 dBm Input Atten dBuV Cable 10 dB Auto Manual Scale/Div Volts Other 10.00 dB Scale Type Watts User Units Amplitude Corrections Edit Ref Offset...
Page 255 Menu Map RIGOL 7.2 BW 1.000000 MHz Auto Manual 1.000000 MHz Auto Manual V/R Ratio 1.000000 Filter Type Gauss User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 256: Demod
RIGOL Menu Map 7.3 Demod Demod Demod AM/FM Demod Speaker Demod Volume Demod Setup Demod Time 100.000 ms User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 257: Detector
Menu Map RIGOL 7.4 Detector Detector Pos Peak Neg Peak Sample Normal RMS Avg Voltage Avg Quasi-Peak User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 258: Display
RIGOL Menu Map 7.5 Display Display Active Fctn Menu Hold Display Line Display 0.00 dBm Active Fctn Center Menu Hold Bottom Infinite Graticule Scr Saver Infinite Scr State Brightness Display Scr Saver Skin 1min Classic Modern Msg Switch 15mins 30mins 1hour User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 259: Freq
Menu Map RIGOL 7.6 FREQ Frequency Signal Track Center Freq State FREQ 1.5000000 GHz Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq 3.0000000 GHz Freq Offset 0 Hz CF Step 300.00000 MHz Auto Manual Signal Track Peak->CF Frequency CF->Step User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 260: Marker
RIGOL Menu Map 7.7 Marker Marker Mkr Trace Select Mkr Marker Normal Delta Delta Pair Math Delta Span Pair Auto Span center Mkr Trace Auto Marker Readout Readout Frequency Frequency Mkr Table Period All Off ΔTime 1/ΔTime User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 261: Marker Fctn
Menu Map RIGOL 7.8 Marker Fctn Marker Fctn Freq Count Marker Select Mkr State Fctn 1 2 3 4 Resolution Noise Mkr 1.000 kHz Auto Manaul N dB BW -3.00 dB Function Off Freq Count User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 262: Marker
RIGOL Menu Map 7.9 Marker-> Marker-> Marker-> Mkr->CF Mkr->Step Mkr->Start Mkr->Stop Mkr->Ref MkrΔ->CF MkrΔ->Span 7-10 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 263: Meas
Menu Map RIGOL 7.10 Meas* Measure Meas Fctn Meas Ftcn Meas Restart T-Power Pause Resume Chan Pwr Meas Mode Single Cont C/N Ratio Meas Fctn Harmo Dist Pass/Fail Note*: only for DSA1030/DSA1030-TG. User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 7-11...
Page 264: Meas Setup
RIGOL Menu Map 7.11 Meas Setup* 7.11.1 T-Power T-Power TP Type Avg Num T-Power Peak Avg Mode Average Repeat TP Type Peak Start Line 0 us Stop Line 100 us Note*: only for DSA1030/DSA1030-TG. 7-12 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 265: Acp
Menu Map RIGOL 7.11.2 Avg Num Avg Mode Repeat Main CH BW 2.000000 MHz Adj CH BW 2.000000 MHz CH Spacing 2.000000 MHz 7.11.3 Channel Power Chan Power Channel Avg Num Power Avg Mode Repeat Integ BW 2.000000 MHz CH Pwr Span 2.000000 MHz...
Page 266: Obw
RIGOL Menu Map 7.11.4 Avg Num Avg Mode Repeat Max Hold OBW Span 2.000000 MHz Power Ratio 99.00% 7.11.5 Avg Num Avg Mode Repeat Max Hold EBW Span 2.000000 MHz X dB -10.00 dB 7-14 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 267: C/N Ratio
Menu Map RIGOL 7.11.6 C/N Ratio C/N Ratio Avg Num C/R Ratio Avg Mode Repeat Offset Freq 2.000000 MHz Niose BW 2.000000 MHz Carrier BW 2.000000 MHz 7.11.7 Harmonics Dist Harmo Dist Avg Num Harmonics Dist Avg Mode Repeat NO.of Harmo...
Page 268: Toi
RIGOL Menu Map 7.11.8 Avg Num Avg Mode Repeat TOI Span 2.000000 MHz 7.11.9 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Edit Limit Limit Pass/Fail Upper Lower Upper Lower Test Point X Axis Edit -1 Hz X Axis Amplitude Freq Time 330.00 dBm Freq Interp...
Page 269: Peak
Menu Map RIGOL 7.12 Peak Peak Search Para Pk Excursn Peak Next Peak 10.00 dB Pk Thresh Peak Right -90.00 dB Peak Search Peak Left Param Min Search Peak Peak Cont Peak Search Para Peak Peak Table PK Readout State...
Page 270: Print Setup
RIGOL Menu Map 7.13 Print Setup Print Page Size Print Setup Print Default Resume Cancel Orientation Portr Landsc Page Size Default Inverted Palette Gray Color Print Qualities FileTypes Copies Default Default Date Prints Normal Exif/JPEG Qualities Draft Default FileTypes Fine...
Page 271: Span
Menu Map RIGOL 7.14 SPAN Span Span SPAN 3.0000000 GHz Full Span Zero Span Zoom In Zoom Out Last Span User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 7-19...
Page 272: Storage
RIGOL Menu Map 7.15 Storage Storage File Type File Source File Type File Type Storage Peak Table State Format Setup Limit File Source State Browser Trace Trace Math File Save Trace All Corrections Expand Dir Measure Collapse Dir Marker Table...
Page 273: Sweep
Menu Map RIGOL 7.16 Sweep Sweep Time Sweep 100.000 ms Auto Manual Auto SWT Normal Accy Mode Single Cont Numbers Points User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 7-21...
Page 274: System
RIGOL Menu Map 7.17 System System Language System Chinese Reset Calibrate I/O Setting Ref Sourse Probe Power Front Switch System Coupl Param Information Status Self-Test Time/Date License 7-22 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 275 Menu Map RIGOL Language Calibrate Language Calibrate English Cal Now Chinese Self-Cal Pwr On/Preset Preset Type Power On Reset Factory Last Preset Preset Type User Factory Save Preset User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series 7-23...
Page 276 RIGOL Menu Map I/O Setting Remote I/O Dev Class Remote I/O Dev Class I/O Setting AutoConfig Dev Addr Printer GPIB GPIB Reset Reset IP Address DHCP Cancel Subnet Mask Auto-IP Gateway Manual-IP 7-24 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 277 Menu Map RIGOL Information Status Self-Test Information System Info Status Analyzer Self-Test Screen Test System Msg Power Key Test Demod Corrections Time/Date License License Key Time/Date Input Style Time/Date License License Set Time Active Select 000000 Set Date Page UP...
Page 278: Source (For Dsa1030-Tg)
RIGOL Menu Map 7.18 Source (For DSA1030-TG) Normalize Source Stor Ref TG Level Normalize 0.00 dBm TG Lvl Offset Norm Ref Lvl 0.00 dB 0.00 dB Power Sweep Norm Ref Pos 100.00% Power Range Ref Trace 0.00 dB View Blank...
Page 279: Trace
Menu Map RIGOL 7.19 Trace Trace Trace Type Select Trace Trace Clear Write Trace Type Max Hold Clear Write Avg Times Min Hold Trace Math Video Avg Blank All Power Avg AVG Reset Freeze Blank Trace Math Function Function A+Const...
Page 280: Trig
RIGOL Menu Map 7.20 Trig Trig Trig Type Trig Type Trig Free Run Free Run Trig Setup Video External Video External Trig Level Edge 0.00 dBm Positive Negative 7-28 User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series...
Page 281: Appendix
Appendix RIGOL 8 Appendix Appendix A: Order Information Description Order Number Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz, with DSA1030A* preamplifier Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz, with DSA1030A-TG* preamplifier and tracking generator Model Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz...
Page 282 RIGOL Appendix CB-NM-SMAM-75-L N(M)-SMA(M) RF Cable -12G RF Demo Kit (Transmitter) TX1000 RF Demo Kit (Receiver) RX1000 VSWR Bridge, 1 MHz to 2 GHz VB1020 VSWR Bridge, 800 MHz to 4 GHz VB1040 Rack Mount Kit RM-DSA1000 Soft Carrying Bag...
Page 283: Appendix B: Warranty
RIGOL warrants that its products mainframe and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period. If a product is proven to be defective within the respective period, RIGOL guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales and service office.
Page 284: Appendix C: General Care And Cleaning
RIGOL Appendix Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning General Care Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
Page 285: Index
Index RIGOL Index 1/ΔTime ........2-81 DANL ........... IX ACP .......... 2-48 Del Limit ........2-75 Delta ........2-78 Active Fctn ......2-100 Delta Pair ......... 2-79 Adj CH BW ........ 2-55 Analyzer........2-97 Demod ......2-41, 2-98 attenuator ........1-3 Demod Time ......
Page 286 RIGOL Index Input ........2-20 Peak Peak ........2-88 Input Atten ....... 2-12 Peak Right ......... 2-88 Integ BW ........2-58 Peak Search ....... 2-90 Internal Reference ..... 2-95 Peak Sort ........2-90 Key Test ........2-98 Peak Table ......... 2-90 LAN ..........
Page 287 Index RIGOL TG ........... 2-97 Search Para ....... 2-89 Self-Cal ........2-93 TG level ........2-43 Signal Track......... 2-6 TG Level Offset ......2-43 Skin ........2-102 Time ........2-24 Source ........2-43 Time/Date ........ 2-98 span ........... 1-3 TOI .......... 2-49 Span......

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2 Front Panel Key Reference

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