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User's Guide
DSA800/E Series
Spectrum Analyzer
March 2017
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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  • Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DSA800/E Series Spectrum Analyzer March 2017 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

  • Page 3: Guaranty And Declaration

    DSA815：00.01.18 DSA832/DSA875/DSA832E：00.01.05 Software upgrade might change or add product features. Please acquire the latest version of the manual from RIGOL website or contact RIGOL to upgrade the software. Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and ...

  • Page 4: Safety Requirement

    RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary 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 follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
  • Page 5 Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
  • Page 6 Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only. Handle with Caution.

  • Page 7: Safety Notices And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.

  • Page 8: Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen

    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 RIGOL autorisiertem Personal 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 Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird, vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw. Feuer ausgesetzt werden. Bewahren Sie es außerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf. UnsachgemäßeÄnderung derBatterie (Anmerkung: Lithium-Batterie) kann zu einer Explosion führen. VerwendenSie nur von RIGOL angegebenenAkkus. Sicherer Transport. Transportieren Sie das Gerät sorgfältig (Verpackung!), um Schäden an Bedienelementen, Anschlüssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden.

  • Page 11: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole

    RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide: 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 12: Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

  • Page 13: Environmental Considerations

    RIGOL Environmental Considerations The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Product End-of-Life Handling The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly.
  • Page 14 RIGOL User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 15: Dsa800/E Series Overview

    VSWR Measurement Kit (Option)  AM/FM Demodulation Function  Various measurement functions (option)  1.5 GHz Tracking Generator (DSA815-TG)/3.2 GHz Tracking Generator  (DSA832/E-TG)/7.5 GHz Tracking Generator (DSA875-TG) 8 inch (800×480 pixels) high-definition display with clear, vivid, and  easy-to-use graphical interface Various interfaces such as LAN, USB Host, USB Device and GPIB (option) ...

  • Page 16: Document Overview

    RIGOL Document Overview Topics in this manual: Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and user interface as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer. Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the front panel keys with their associated menu keys.
  • Page 17 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz 7.5 GHz DSA832E-TG 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz 3.2 GHz User manuals provided with this product: User’s Guide, Quick Guide, Programming Guide, Data sheet etc. For the desired manual, please download it from www.rigol.com. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    RIGOL Contents Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................. I Safety Requirement ................. II General Safety Summary................II Safety Notices and Symbols ..............V Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ............VI Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole .............. IX Care and Cleaning ..................X Environmental Considerations ..............XI DSA800/E Series Overview ..............
  • Page 19 Contents RIGOL To Replace the Fuse ................1-31 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation............2-1 Basic Settings ..................2-2 FREQ ..................... 2-2 SPAN ..................... 2-9 AMPT .................... 2-12 Sweep and Function Settings ..............2-23 BW/Det ..................2-23 Sweep/Trig ..................2-28 Trace/P/F ..................2-34 TG ....................
  • Page 20 Amplitude ..................5-4 Distortion ..................5-9 Sweep ..................5-10 Tracking Generator (Option) ............5-11 Trigger ..................5-11 SSC-DSA (Option) (Only for DSA815) ..........5-11 Input /Output ................5-12 General Specifications ................5-13 Chapter 6 Appendix ................6-1 Appendix A: Ordering Infomation ............. 6-1 Appendix B: Warranty ................

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions, front/ rear panel and the user interface, as well as announcements during first use of DSA800/E series spectrum analyzer.

  • Page 22: General Inspection

    The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2. Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.

  • Page 23: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm Figure 1-2 Side View Unit: mm User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 24: To Prepare For Use

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Prepare for Use To Adjust the Supporting Legs Users can unfold the supporting legs to use them as stands to tilt the instrument upwards for easier operation and observation. Users can also fold the supporting legs when the instrument is not in use for easier storage or shipment.

  • Page 25: To Connect To Power

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Connect to Power Please use the power cord provided with the accessories to connect the spectrum analyzer to AC power source as shown in the figure below. The AC power supply specification of this spectrum analyzer is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz. The power consumption of the instrument cannot exceed 50 W.

  • Page 26: Power-On Inspection

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Power-on Inspection After connecting the instrument to power source correctly, press at the front panel to start the spectrum analyzer. Following the start-up screen which shows the start-up initialization process information, the sweep curve is displayed.

  • Page 27: Front Panel

    Description Tracking generator output* Menu softkeys/menu control keys Earphone jack Function key area USB Host Knob Power switch Direction keys Help Numeric Keyboard Print RF input Preset Note: *This function is only available for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Function Keys

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Front Panel Function Keys Figure 1-6 Function Key Area Table 1-2 Function keys description Description Set the center, start and stop frequency, etc; enable the FREQ signal tracking function. SPAN Set the frequency span of the sweep.
  • Page 29 Restore the system to factory settings or user-defined state. Print or save the current screen. Help Turn on the built-in help. Note: *This function is only available for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG. **This function is only available for DSA800/E with the corresponding option. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 30: Front Panel Key Backlight

    The backlight of Meas turns on when VSWR or any of the advanced measurements is enabled and stays on until all measurement functions are disabled. Note: *This function is only available for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG. **This function is only applicable to DSA800/E installed with the corresponding option. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 1-10...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connectors

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Connectors USB Host Earphone jack Tracking generator RF input output Figure 1-7 Front Panel Connectors 1. USB Host The analyzer can serve as a “host” device to connect external USB devices. This interface is available for USB storage devices and USB-GPIB interface converter.
  • Page 32 The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through a cable with an N male connector. The tracking generator is only available for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG. CAUTION To avoid damage to the tracking generator, the reverse power cannot exceed +10 dBm when the frequency is lower than 10 MHz;...

  • Page 33: To Use The Numeric Keyboard

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use the Numeric Keyboard DSA800/E provides a numeric keyboard at the front panel (as shown in the figure below). The numeric keyboard which supports the Chinese characters, English uppercase/lowercase characters, numbers and common symbols (including decimal point, #, space and +/-) are mainly used to edit file or folder name (refer “To Input...
  • Page 34 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start is the multiplexing key for 0 and space. Press this key to input 0 in  number input and space in Chinese or English input. Press this key to input a decimal point at the current cursor position in ...

  • Page 35: Rear Panel

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Rear Panel The rear panel of DSA800/E is as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-9 Rear Panel 1. AC Power Connector The AC power supply specification of this spectrum analyzer is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz.
  • Page 36 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start connector, this signal is used as the external reference source and “Ext Ref” is displayed in the status bar of the user interface. When the external reference is lost, transfinite or not connected, the instrument swithes to its internal reference source automatically and “Ext Ref”...

  • Page 37: User Interface

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL User Interface Figure 1-10 User Interface Table 1-3 User interface labels Name Description RIGOL Logo of RIGOL System status Auto Tune ( “UNCAL” and Auto Range “Identification…” are Wait for Trigger displayed in different Calibrating place as others;...
  • Page 38 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start connection is in process. : denote the connection succeeds, the print finishes or the printer is idle. : displayed alternatively, denote the print is in process. : denote the print has been paused. Print process Show the current print copy and total print copies.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL symbol mode. Video bandwidth. Spectrum line Display the spectrum line. display area Resolution bandwidth. Center or start The frequency range of the current sweep channel frequency can be expressed by the combination of center frequency and span or the combination of start frequency and stop frequency.

  • Page 40: Menu Operation

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Menu Operation There are 7 types of menus according to their operation modes. Each type of menu and its operation method are introduced below. 1. Parameter Input When selected, use the numeric keys to modify the parameters directly.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Direct Execution Press the key to execute the corresponding function. For example, press Peak->CF to execute a peak search and set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current peak signal.

  • Page 42: Parameter Setting

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Parameter Setting Users can enter the desired parameter values using the numeric keys, knob or direction keys. This section describes the three methods of parameter setting through an example (to set the center frequency to 800 MHz).
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-12 Direction Keys Note: In the storage function, the direction keys can also be used to select the current path or file. 1-23 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 44: To Input Filename

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Input Filename DSA800/E supports filenames consisting of Chinese characters, English letters, numbers and #. 1. Enter the filename input interface Press Storage and select the desired file type and storage location. Then press Save to enter the filename input interface. You can press switch among English, Chinese and number input modes.
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Numbers Entered Number Input Mode (c) Number Input Mode Figure 1-13 Filename Input Interface Tip: If a USB storage device is currently connected, the instrument will also enter the filename input interface when is pressed.
  • Page 46 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start switch between upper and lower cases. At this point, the corresponding label is displayed at the lower right corner of the filename input interface. Press the key of the desired letter. At this point, the letters available are displayed in the letter selecting area.

  • Page 47: To Lock The Keyboard

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Lock the Keyboard You can lock one or more function keys or all keys (except the power switch) and knob at the front panel using keyboard lock commands. 1. The intrudction of keyboard lock commands :SYSTem:KLOCk ON|OFF|1|0,<key>...

  • Page 48: To Use The Built-In Help

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Built-in Help The built-in help system provides information about every function key at the front panel and every menu softkey. 1. How to acquire built-in help Press Help and a prompt about how to obtain help information will be shown at the center of the screen.
  • Page 49 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-14 The Built-in Help Interface 1-29 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 50: To Use The Security Lock

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Security Lock If necessary, use a security lock to lock the analyzer in a desired location. As shown in the figure below, align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the instrument and then pull the key out.

  • Page 51: To Replace The Fuse

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Replace the Fuse Please replace the old fuse 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． Use a small straight screw driver to prize out the fuse seat.

  • Page 53: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associated functions. Subjects in this chapter: Basic Settings  Sweep and Function Settings  Measurement Settings ...

  • Page 54: Basic Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Basic Settings FREQ Set the frequency parameters of the analyzer. The analyzer sweeps within a specified frequency range and restarts sweeping every time the frequency parameters are modified. The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters: Start Frequency and Stop Frequency ( );...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Center Freq Set the center frequency of the current channel. Press this key to switch to center frequency/span input mode. The center frequency and span values are displayed at the lower left and right sides of the grid respectively.
  • Page 56 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation span would affect other system parameters. For more details, please refer to “Span”. In Zero Span mode, the start frequency, stop frequency and center frequency  are always the same. If one is changed, the others are updated to match.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-3 Stop Frequency Parameter Explanation Default 7.5 GHz Range* 0 Hz to 7.5 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Span > 0, step = Span/200 Span = 0, step = RBW/100...
  • Page 58 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation CF Step Set the step of center frequency. Changing the center frequency in a fixed step continuously switches the channel to be measured. Key Points: The CF step can be set in “Manual” or “Auto” mode. In Auto mode, the CF step ...
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Start Execute a sweep Active Marker exists? Search for and mark the Search for frequency point (variation peak and < 3dB) near the Marker mark it as Marker Set marker frequency to center freq...
  • Page 60 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Peak -> CF Execute a peak search and use the frequency of the current peak as the center frequency (CF) of the analyzer. The function is invalid in Zero Span mode. Peak Center Freq Figure 2-2 Before Peak->CF...

  • Page 61: Span

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL CF -> Step Set the current center frequency as the CF step. At this point, the CF step will switch to "Manual" mode automatically. This function is usually used with channel switching. Take harmonic waveform measurement for example: locate a signal at the center frequency of a channel, execute CF->...
  • Page 62 SPAN: Zoom In, Zoom Out and X Scale;  Marker->: Mkr->CF, Mkr->Step, Mkr->Start, Mkr->Stop, MkrΔ->CF and  MkrΔ->Span; Marker  Readout: Frequency, Period and 1/ΔTime (valid in Delta marker  type); TG: Power Sweep (only for DSA815-TG).  User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 2-10...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Zoom In Set the span to half of its current value. At this point, the signal on the screen is zoomed in to observe signal details. Zoom Out Set the span to twice the current value. At this point, the signal on the screen is zoomed out to gain more information about the signal.

  • Page 64: Ampt

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation AMPT Set the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. Through modifying these parameters, signals under measurement can be displayed in a proper mode for easier obsercation and minimum error. Auto Scale This function enables the readout resolution of the Y-axis to be the maximum possible while at the same time ensures the completeness of the signal.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Figure 2-5 After Auto Scale Ref Level Set the maximum power or voltage can be currently displayed in the window. The value is displayed at the upper left corner of the screen grid. Key Points: The maximum reference level available is affected by the maximum mixing ...
  • Page 66 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-7 Reference Level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range -100 dBm to 20 dBm Unit dBm, -dBm, mV, uV Knob Step In Log scale mode, step = Scale/10 In Lin scale mode, step = 0.1 dBm...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Key Points: By changing the scale, the amplitude range available is adjusted.  The range of the amplitude that can be displayed:  Minimum: reference level – 10 × the current scale value Maximum: the reference level.
  • Page 68 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Units Set the unit of the Y-axis to dBm, dBmV, dBuV, Volts or Watts. Wherein, dBm, dBmV and dBuV are for Log scale; Volts and Watts are for Linear scale. The default is dBm.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-10 Reference Level Offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -300 dB to 300 dB Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step Auto Range Adjust the amplitude parameters within the current span range automatically in order to display the whole signal optimally on the screen.
  • Page 70 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Figure 2-7 After Auto Range Key Points: Unlike Auto Scale, this function can solve the problem of signal overrange due  to parameter settings and adjust the maximum mixing level according to the signal under measurement.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Start Peak Search Peak > Ref Level? Adjust Ref Level Large signal? Decrease maximum Increase maximum mixing level mixing level Auto Scale Stop Figure 2-8 Process of Auto Range RF Preamp Turn on or off the preamplifier located at the front of the RF signal path. When the signal under measurement is small, turning on the preamplifier can reduce the displayed average noise level;...
  • Page 72 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Correction Correct the amplitude in order to compensate for the gain or loss from external devices such as Antenna and Cable. When using this function, you can view the correction data table and save or load the current correction data. When amplitude correction is turned on, both the trace and related measurement results will be corrected;...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-11 Edit menus of amplitude correction Menu Explanation Point Create or edit the data point of a correction factor. Range: 1 to 200 Frequency Set the frequency of the specified point in the correction factor.
  • Page 74 The default is 50 Ω. To measure a 75 Ω device, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter (option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test and then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

  • Page 75: Sweep And Function Settings

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Sweep and Function Settings BW/Det Set the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth), VBW (Video Bandwidth) and detector type parameters of the analyzer. Set the desired resolution bandwidth in order to distinguish between signals which are close in frequency.
  • Page 76 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Set the desired video bandwidth in order to filter out the noise outside the video band. Key Points: Reducing the VBW will smooth the spectrum line to differentiate small signals  from noise, but will increase the sweep time (Sweep Time is affected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode).
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-15 V/R Ratio Parameter Explanation Default Range 0.0000010 to 30000 Unit Knob Step in 1, 3, 10 sequence Direction Key Step in 1, 3, 10 sequence Detector Type The analyzer displays the sweeped signal on the screen in the form of trace.
  • Page 78 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 3. Sample For each trace point, Sample detector displays the transient level corresponding to the central time point of the corresponding time interval. This detector type is applicable to noise or noise-like signal. 4. Normal Normal detector (also called rosenfell detector) displays the maximum value and the minimum value of the sample data segment in turn;...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 7. Quasi-Peak (an option for DSA800/E) 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 80: Sweep/Trig

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Sweep/Trig Set parameters about the Sweep and Trigger functions, including sweep time, auto sweep time, sweep mode, number of sweep, trigger type, etc. Sweep Time Set the time needed for the spectrum analyzer to finish a sweep within the span range.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Auto SWT Set the auto setting method of the sweep time to “Normal” or “Accy”. The sweep will be faster if “Normal” is selected; while in “Accy” type, higher measurement precision can be obtained.
  • Page 82 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation “ ” Select Cont Single sweep status？ Enter continuous sweep mode and Sweep again and wait for trigger wait for trigger condition condition Figure 2-9 Process of Continuous Sweep Single In single sweep mode, this menu is used to execute trigger initialization. After that, the analyzer will execute the specified number of sweeps (or measurements) if the trigger conditions are satisfied.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Press “Single” Measurement status? Single sweep mode? Single sweep mode? Enter single sweep mode Wait for trigger condition Enter single sweep/ Sweep again and wait and wait for trigger and make single measurement mode and...
  • Page 84 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Trig Type The trigger type can be Free Run, Video or External. The corresponding icon of the trigger type will be displayed in the status bar at the left of the screen. 1. Free Run The trigger conditions are satisfied at any time and the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously.
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-18 Trigger level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range -300 dBm to 50 dBm Unit* Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm Note: *It is related to the specified unit of Y-axis.

  • Page 86: Trace/P/F

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Trace/P/F The sweep signal is displayed as a trace on the screen. In addition, DSA800/E provides the Pass/Fail (P/F) test function. Trace/P/F is used to set parameters related to the trace and P/F test.
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL of each point on the trace. 2. Max Hold Display the maximum from multiple sweeps for each point of the trace and update the data if a new maximum is generated in successive sweeps.
  • Page 88 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-20 Average times Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step Trace Math 1. Function Set the computational method of the math trace. A-B: subtract Trace B from A ...
  • Page 89 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 5. Operate Enable or disable the display of the math trace and the default is Off. Note: This menu is valid only when A or B is set to the selected type of trace.
  • Page 90 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Result: The results of Pass/Fail test contain the pass number and the pass ratio. 1. Switch Turn on or off the Pass/Fail test function and the default is “Off”. When the function is enabled, the system changes to split-screen display. At this point, T2 and T3 are used for marking the upper and lower limits separately.
  • Page 91 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL X Axis: set the X-axis unit to frequency or time unit. Note that all the  points of the current limit line will be deleted when the X-axis unit changes. Freq Interp: set the Freq Interp to Log or Lin. In Log mode, both the ...
  • Page 92 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 7. Single In single mode, the analyzer stops after the specified number of tests. After this, every time when Single is pressed, the system executes the specified number of tests and updates the test data.
  • Page 93 Explanation Default -20 dBm Range* -40 dBm to 0 dBm Unit dBm, -dBm, mV, uV Knob Step 1 dBm Direction Key Step 10 dBm Note: *The minimum TG Level for DSA815-TG is -20 dBm. 2-41 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 94 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB Power Sweep (Only for DSA815) Enable or disable the power sweep function. When enabled, the output power of the TG varies with the sweep rate of the analyzer within the specified sweep frequency range (from start to stop frequency) and increases gradually from the specified TG power (see “TG Level”) within the...
  • Page 95 Freq (Hz) TG Output Figure 2-12 Power Sweep Power Range (Only for DSA815) Set the output power range of the TG in power sweep mode. This parameter together with the TG level forms the boundary parameters in power sweep mode.
  • Page 96 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Normalize Nomalization can eliminate the error of TG Level. Before using this function, connect the [GEN OUTPUT 50Ω] output terminal of the TG with the [RF INPUT 50Ω] input terminal of the analyzer. 1. Stor Ref Save the data of Trace 1 to Trace 3 as the reference value for normalization.
  • Page 97 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL by adjusting the reference position when normalization is enabled. The function of this menu is similar to that of Norm Ref Lvl. When it is  set to 0%, the normalization reference level is displayed at the bottom of the screen grid and at the top when it is set to 100%.

  • Page 98: Measurement Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Measurement Settings Meas Provide VSWR and various 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) and TOI (Third Order Intermodulation). For advanced measurement functions, the measurement mode can be single or continuous;...
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 1. T-Power Ths system enters zero span mode and calculates the power within the time domain. The types of powers available include Peak, Average and RMS. Select T-Power and press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters.
  • Page 100 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation parameters. 7. Harmo Dist Measure the power of each order of harmonic and THD (total harmonic distortion) of the carrier. The highest order of harmonic available is 10 and the fundamental wave amplitude must be greater than -50 dBm; or else the measurement will be invalid.
  • Page 101 This setting is only available for advanced measurement functions. Sig Capture (Only for DSA815) The Sig Capture function can continuously capture signals whose power values change suddenly. This function is only available when the SSC-DSA option is installed.
  • Page 102 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation value of which will be displayed. RT Trace, MaxHold and 2FSK are mutually exclusive. 3. MaxHold Rst Delete the original signal and capture new signals for the max hold trace reset. The reset operation has no effect on the user settings. You can also turn max hold off and then turn it on to realizing the function of MaxHold Rst.
  • Page 103 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL DMA (Only for DSA832/DSA875/DSA832E) Press DMA to enter DMA mode. You can connect the instrument to the PC installed with S1220 ASK-FSK Demodulation Analysis and register the software to make S1220 demodulation and analysis for the ASK/2FSK signal. For details, refer to...

  • Page 104: Meas Setup

    VSWR: the ratio of the maximum voltage to the minimum voltage of the  standing wave. This measurement requires the VSWR, VSWR bridge options and TG (DSA815-TG/ DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG). Two measurements have to be performed User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 2-52...
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL according to the measurement wizard at the lower side of the interface: measurement with the device under test disconnected (represented by trace 2) and measurement with the device under test connected (represented by trace 1).
  • Page 106 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation  You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. Table 2-28 VSWR Ref Level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -200 dB to 200 dB Unit Knob Step...
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL T-Power Measurement Interface: Start Line Stop Line Measurement Control Measurement Result Measurement Parameters Figure 2-14 T-Power Measurement Interface Measurement Result: T-power, namely the power of the signal from the start line to the stop line.
  • Page 108 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-29 Average Number of T-Power Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 109 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-30 Start Line for T-Power Measurement Parameter Description Default 0 us Range 0 us to Stop Line Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step Sweep Time/600, Min = 1us Direction Key Step in 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence...
  • Page 110 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Measurement Interface: Channel Spacing Adjacent Channel Bandwidth Main Channel Bandwidth Figure 2-15 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Interface Measurement Results: Main CH Pwr, Upper and Lower. CH Pwr: display the power within the bandwidth of the main channel.
  • Page 111 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-32 Average Number for ACP Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 112 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-34 Adjacent Channel Bandwidth for ACP Measurement Parameter Description Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 2.5 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Adjacent Channel BW/100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence...
  • Page 113 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Chan Pwr Measurement Interface: Integration Bandwidth Channel Power Span Figure 2-16 Channel Power Measurement Interface Measurement Results: channel power and power spectral density. Channel Power: power within the integration bandwidth.  Power Spectral Density: power (in dBm/Hz) normalized to 1 Hz within the ...
  • Page 114 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-36 Average Number for Chan Power Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 115 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-38 Channel Power Span for Chan Power Measurement Parameter Description Default 3 MHz Range 100 Hz to 7.5 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Channel Power Span/100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence...
  • Page 116 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Measurement Interface: Figure 2-17 OBW Measurement Interface Measurement Results: occupied bandwidth and transmit frequency error. Occupied Bandwidth: integrate the power within the whole span and then  calculate the bandwidth occupied by the power according to the specified power ratio.
  • Page 117 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-39 Average Number for OBW Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 118 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-40 Span for OBW Measurement Parameter Description Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz to 7.5 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step OBW Span/100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence...
  • Page 119 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Measurement Interface: Figure 2-18 EBW Measurement Interface Measurement Results: emission bandwidth, namely the bandwidth between two points on a signal which are X dB below the highest point within the span. During the measurement, the analyzer first determines the frequency (f...
  • Page 120 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-42 Average Number for EBW Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 5. EBW X dB Set the value of X dB used for EBW calculation. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. Table 2-44 X dB for EBW Measurement...
  • Page 122 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation C/N Ratio Measurement Interface: Offset Frequency Noise Bandwidth Carrier Bandwidth Figure 2-19 C/N Ratio Measurement Interface Measurement Results: carrier power, noise power and C/N ratio. Carrier Power: power within the carrier bandwidth.  Noise Power: power within the noise bandwidth.
  • Page 123 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-45 Average Number for C/N Ratio Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 124 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-47 Noise Bandwidth for C/N Ratio Measurement Parameter Description Default 2 MHz Range 33 Hz to 2.5 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Noise BW/100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step in 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence...
  • Page 125 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Harmo Dist Measurement Interface: Figure 2-20 Harmonic Distortion Measurement Interface Measurement Results: amplitude of each order of harmonic and total harmonic distortion. Up to 10 order of harmonic can be measured. Measurement Parameters: average number, average mode, number of harmonics and sweep time.
  • Page 126 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-49 Average Number for Harmo Dist Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.
  • Page 127 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-51 Sweep Time for Harmo Dist Measurement Parameter Description Default 37.5 ms Range 20 us to 7.5 ks Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step 1 us Direction Key Step 1 us 2-75 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 128 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Measurement Interface: Lower Base Base Upp Lower 3rd Order 3rd Order Uppe Figure 2-21 TOI Measurement Interface Measurement Results: Base Lower, Base Upper, TOI (3rd Order Lower), TOI (3rd Order Upper), the frequency and amplitude of each kind of signal, the amplitude difference between each kind of signal and the base lower as well as the intercepts of the base lower and base upper.
  • Page 129 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-52 Average Number for TOI Measurement Parameter Description Default Range 1 to 1000 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Avg Mode Set the average operation mode to “Exp” or “Repeat” and the default is “Exp”.

  • Page 130: Measurement Results

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 2FSK (Only for DSA815) Measurement Interface: Figure 2-22 2FSK Measurement Interface Measurement Results: For the three pairs of 2FSK signals, the frequency and amplitude of each peak, the Freq Deviation and Carrier Offset are shown.
  • Page 131 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL each time will be compared with the previously captured signal, the greater value of which will be displayed as the max hold trace. The max hold trace is displayed in pink and the real time trace is displayed in yellow.
  • Page 132 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation this menu. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. Note: If the frequencies at Marker1 and Marker2 are the same, the two vertical lines will overlap with the red vertical line corresponding to Marker2 being displayed at the upper layer.

  • Page 133: Demod

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Demod Press Demod at the front panel to enter the demodulation setting menu. Both AM and FM demodulations are available in this device. Demod Set the demodulation type to AM or FM; or disable the demodulation function. The default is Off.
  • Page 134 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-54 Volume Parameter Explanation Default Range 0 to 255 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 3. Demod Time Set the time for the analyzer to complete a signal demodulation after each sweep. If Earphone is set to “On”, you will hear the demodulated signal through the earphone during the demodulation.
  • Page 135 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Table 2-56 Signal Gain Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 ~ 7 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2-83 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 136: Marker Measurements

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Marker Measurements Marker The marker appears as a rhombic sign (as shown below) for identifying the point on the trace. You can easily read the the amplitude, frequency and sweep time of the marked point on the trace.
  • Page 137 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Select Mkr Select one of the four markers and the default is Marker1. When a marker is selected, you can set its type, trace to be marked, readout type and other related parameters. The enabled marker will appear on the trace selected through the Mkr Trace option and the readouts of this marker are also displayed in the active function area and at the upper right corner of the screen.
  • Page 138 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation The readout resolution of the X-axis (frequency or time) is related to the span.  For higher readout resolution, reduce the span. Delta One of the marker types. It is used to measure the delta values of X (Frequency or Time) and Y (Amplitude) between the reference point and a certain point on the trace.
  • Page 139 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Delta Pair One of the marker types. When selected, a pair of markers will appear on the trace: Reference Marker (marked by a combination of the marker number and letter “R”, such as “1R”) and the Delta Marker (marked by the marker number, such as “1”).
  • Page 140 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Turn off the marker currently selected. The marker information displayed on the screen and functions based on the marker will also be turned off. Mkr Trace Select the trace to be marked by the current marker from 1, 2, 3, Math or Auto (default).
  • Page 141 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL ΔTime  In this type, Normal marker shows the time difference between the marker and the start of the sweep; while Delta marker, Delta Pair marker and Span Pair marker show the sweep time difference between the delta marker and reference marker.
  • Page 142 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Figure 2-24 Marker Table All Off Turn off all the markers turned on and the related functions. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 2-90...

  • Page 143: Marker

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Marker-> Set the other system parameters (such as center frequency and reference level) using the current marker readings. Press Marker-> to enable a marker automatically if no marker is currently enabled. Mkr->CF Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker.
  • Page 144 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Mkr->Stop Set the stop frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker. If Normal marker is selected, the stop frequency will be set to the frequency  of the current marker.

  • Page 145: Marker Fctn

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Marker Fctn Special marker functions including Noise Mkr, N dB BW and Freq Count. Select Mkr Select the marker to be used for the specified measurement function and the default is marker 1. Noise Mkr Execute the Noise marker function for the selected marker and read the noise power spectral density.
  • Page 146 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation N dB N dB Bandwidth Figure 2-25 N dB BW measurement Key Points: When the measurement starts, the analyzer will search for the two points  which are located at both sides of the current point with N dB fall or rise in amplitude and display the frequency difference between the two points in the active function area.
  • Page 147 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Freq Count Counter Readings Figure 2-26 Frequency Counter Measurement 1. State Turn on or off the frequency counter. Key Points: If no active marker currently exists, turning on the frequency counter will  open a Normal marker automatically.

  • Page 148: Peak

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Peak Open the peak search setting menu and execute peak search. Key Points: If Max is selected in Search Para Peak Search, the system will search  for and mark the maximum on the trace.
  • Page 149 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Min Search Search for and mark the peak with the minimum amplitude on the trace. Peak Peak Execute peak search and minimum search at the samt time and mark the results with delta pair markers. Wherein, the result of peak search is marked with the delta marker and the result of minimum search is marked with the reference marker.
  • Page 150 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Table 2-60 PK Excursn Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 0 dB to 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 1 dB 2． PK Thresh Assign a minimum for the peak amplitude. Peaks whose amplitudes are greater than the specified peak threshold are treated as real peaks.
  • Page 151 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL The peak table currently opened can be stored in external memory and be recalled when needed. Press Storage to save the peak table according to the method introduced in “Storage”. Figure 2-27 Peak Table 1.

  • Page 152: Shortcut Key

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Shortcut Key Auto Search for signals automatically throughout the full frequency range; adjust the frequency and amplitude for optimum display effect of the signal to realize one-key signal search and auto setting of parameters.
  • Page 153 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Figure 2-29 After Auto Search Key Points: In the process of auto search, the backlight of Auto turns on and “Auto Tune”  is shown in the status bar on the screen until the search is finished.

  • Page 154: User Key

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation User Key User-defined shortcut key. For some hard-to-find but commonly used function menu, users can define it as shortcut key (for the defining method, refer to the introduction in “UserKey Setting”). After that, press the shortcut key under any operation interface to quickly open and set the desired menu or function.

  • Page 155: Preset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Preset Recall the preset setting and restore the analyzer to a specified status. Key Points: Press System  Reset  Preset Type to select “Factory” or one of “User1”  to “User6”. Press Preset to load the factory settings listed in the following table (except ...
  • Page 156 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation V/R Ratio Detector Det Type Pos Peak Filter Type Gauss Sweep/Trig Sweep Time Auto, 37.5 ms Auto SWT Normal Mode Cont Numbers Trig Trig Type Free Run Trig Level 0 dBm Edge Positive Trace/P/F...
  • Page 157 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Power Sweep Power Range 0 dB Ref Trace TG Level -20 dBm TG Lvl Offset 0 dB Normalize Norm Ref Lvl 0 dB Norm Ref Pos 100% Measure* VSWR Meas Mode Cont Meas Fctn...
  • Page 158 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Avg Num Off, 10 Avg Mode Max Hold OBW Span 2 MHz Power Ratio Avg Num Off, 10 Avg Mode Max Hold EBW Span 2 MHz EBW X dB -10 dB C/N Ratio Avg Num...
  • Page 159 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Mkr Trace Auto Readout Frequency Mkr Table Peak Cont Peak Peak Search Pk Excursn 10 dB Pk Thresh -90 dBm Peak Table Peak Sort Freq Pk Readout Normal Marker Fctn Mkr Fctn N dB BW...
  • Page 160 Copies Date Prints Qualities Default File Type Default Note: *The function is only applicable to DSA800/E installed with the corresponding option. **Not be affected by pressing Preset. ***This function is only available for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 2-108...

  • Page 161: Print

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Print Press to save or print the current screen. Key Points: When a printer is currently connected, press this key and the analyzer prints  the current screen image according to the print settings (please refer to the introduction in “Print Setup”).

  • Page 162: System Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation System Settings System Set the system parameters. Language DSA800/E supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English bulid-in help and popup messages. Press this key to select the desired display language. Reset Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on (“Last”...
  • Page 163 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 3. Save Preset Save the current instrument setting as user-defined setting into the internal non-volatile memory. You can store and name up to 6 system states (correspond to “User1” to “User6” in the preset type).
  • Page 164 This analyzer supports communications through LAN, USB and GPIB interfaces. Both LAN and USB are standard interfaces, and GPIB should be configured by using a USB-GPIB interface converter (option) provided by RIGOL. 1. Remote I/O Selete LAN, USB or GPIB, or disable all the three interfaces.
  • Page 165 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL DHCP:  One of the setting methods of IP address. When DHCP is enabled, the DHCP server assigns network parameters (such as the IP address, subnet mask and gateway) to the analyzer on the basis of the current network configuration.
  • Page 166 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Domain Server (DNS):  Set the IP address of the DNS server. The format of domain server address is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Wherein, the range of the first nnn is from 1 to 223 (except 127) and the ranges of the other three nnn are from 0 to 255.
  • Page 167 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Display Control the screen display of the analyzer, such as setting the display line, active function area, grid brightness, screen state, brightness, UserKey status and message switch. 1. Display Line Turn on or off the display line or change its position. This line can be used as either the reference for you to read the measurement result or the threshold condition for the peaks displayed in the peak table.
  • Page 168 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation For more details, please refer to “Parameter Setting”. Table 2-65 Graticule Parameter Explanation Default Range 0 to 10 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 4. Scr State Turn on or off the screen and the default is “On”. If you select “Off”, “The display was locked, please press Esc to unlock.”...
  • Page 169 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Work Setting 1． Front Switch Set the status of the front switch and the default is “On”. On: when the analyzer is powered on, press the power switch at the front  panel to start up the analyzer.

  • Page 170: Reference Level

     Version of Main Board  Version of Radio Frequency Board FPGA  Version of Digital Board FPGA  Version of TG Board FPGA (only for DSA815-TG/DSA832-TG/  DSA875-TG/DSA832E-TG) Version of Firmware  Version of Boot  User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 171: Key Test

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 2. System Message View the system messages recently displayed (up to 71 items). For more information about system messages, refer to “Messages”. Self-Test 1. Screen Test Test whether the screen has a dot defect using five colors: White, Red, Green, Blue and Black.
  • Page 172 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation License DSA800/E provides many kinds of options to fulfill various measurement requirements. To order the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. 1. To Acquire the License Please order the desired option and the option key is provided.
  • Page 173 (Y is displayed in the Active column). TX1000 (Option) DSA800/E supports RIGOL TX1000 series spectrum analyzer RF Demo Kit. Press this key to open the TX1000 control panel as shown in the figure below. Figure 2-31 TX1000 control panel Note: This function is available only when the analyzer is connected with the TX1000 option.
  • Page 174 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Sanitation Press Sanitation to clear all data set by user and restore them to factory settings. The user data saved in the NVRAM and NorFlash are restored to factory settings.  HOST NAME, IP address and password in LXI are restored to factory settings.

  • Page 175: Print Setup

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Print Setup Set the print parameters. The analyzer supports PictBridge printer. Connect the analyzer (USB Device interface) with the PictBridge printer using a USB cable. Press System  I/O Setting  USB  Dev Class  “Printer” and set the desired print parameters;...
  • Page 176 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 1. print Print the current screen according to print parameter settings when the printer has been successfully installed and is in idle state. 2. Resume Resume the print task that has been paused. 3. Cancel Stop the current print task.
  • Page 177 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL 11. File Type Set the printing file type to “Default” or “Exif/JPEG”. When “Default” is selected, the type depends on the printer currently connected. Tip: The analyzer can automatically identify the characteristics of the printer, such as the page size, during the printer installation.

  • Page 178: Storage

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Storage DSA800/E allows users to store and recall various kinds of files in internal or external memory. DSA800/E provides a storage space (User Preset (C:)) for user-defined instrument states, a local memory (Local (D:)) and an external memory (Mobile Disk (E:)).
  • Page 179 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL File Type Press Storage  File Type to select the desired file type. The file types available include All, Setup, State, Trace, Corrections, Measure, Marker Table, Peak Table and Limit. The default is All. For the details about each type of file, see the table below.
  • Page 180 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Format Press Storage  Format to set the storage format of the file to BIN (default) or CSV. BIN: the current file can be saved in binary format and you can recall it when ...
  • Page 181 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL Browser Press Storage  Browser to set browser type to “Dir” (directory) or “File”. You can use the direction keys or the knob to select the desired disk or file. Dir: when selected, use the knob or direction keys to switch among C, D and E ...
  • Page 182 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Collapse Dir Collapse E disk or the folder currently selected in E disk when a USB storage device is installed. Recall Read the selected file and load it into the system. Rename Rename a stored file. Press this key to enter the filename editing interface and refer to the “To Input Filename”...
  • Page 183 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation RIGOL When the copy path is the same as the paste path and the current path  has contained a file or folder with the same name, the corresponding copy file with the “dup” prefix is generated after performing the paste operation.
  • Page 184 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation Disk Info View the disk information, including the disk name, type, file system, the used space and the total space. Note: This menu is available only when external storage device is selected. Name Prefix 1.

  • Page 185: Chapter 3 Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Users can control DSA800/E sesies spectrum analyzer through USB, LAN or GPIB (option) remote interface. This chapter introduces remote control as well as the control method. Subjects in this chapter: Remote Control Overview ...

  • Page 186: Remote Control Overview

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Remote Control Overview DSA800/E supports communication with PC via USB, LAN or GPIB (option) interface for remote control. The remote control is realized on the basis of SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) command set. DSA800/E supports SCPI 1999.1 version.

  • Page 187: Remote Control Method

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Remote Control Method The remote control of the analyzer on the basis of SCPI commands can be realized through two ways: User-defined programming. PC software. User-defined Programming Users can program and control DSA800/E by using the SCPI commands on the basis of NI-VISA (National Instrument –...
  • Page 188 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control “Next”. Select “USB Test and Measurement Device (IVI)” and press “Next”. Press “Finish” after the installation finishes. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 189 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 190: To Use Pc Software

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control LAN interface:  Connect your analyzer to the local area network of the PC and set the network parameters correctly following the instructions in “I/O Settings”. GPIB interface:  Use the USB-GPIB interface converter (option) to connect the analyzer to PC with GPIB card through the USB Host interface and set the GPIB address correctly following the instructions in “I/O Settings”.
  • Page 191 PC; or click to search manually. 4) View the resource The resources found are shown under the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. The instrument model and USB interface information are also displayed as shown in the figure below. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 192 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Figure 3-1 View the Resource 5) Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSA875 (USB0::0x1AB1::0x0960::DSA8A134400008::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the remote control panel (as shown in the figure below) from which you can write commands and read data.
  • Page 193 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL 2. Remote Control via LAN 1) Connect the devices Connect the analyzer to your LAN. 2) Configure LAN parameters Select LAN interface according to the description in “LAN” of “I/O Settings”. 3) Search device resource Start-up Ultra Sigma and click .
  • Page 194 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Figure 3-3 Search for LAN Resources 4) View the resource The resources found are shown under the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-4 View the Resource 5) Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSA875 (TCPIP::172.16.3.82::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel...
  • Page 195 Figure 3-6 LXI Webpage Note: If you want to view or modify the network settings of this instrument, please click and input the initial password “RIGOL” (must be uppercase letters) in the pop-up window (by default, the user 3-11 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 196 1) Connect the devices Connect the analyzer to the PC (configured with GPIB card) using RIGOL USB-GPIB interface converter (option). 2) Install the device driver of the GPIB card Install the driver of the GPIB card connected to the PC.
  • Page 197 5) View the resource and return back to the main interface of Ultra Sigma. Click The resources found are shown under the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. Figure 3-8 View the GPIB Resource 6) Communication test...
  • Page 198 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Figure 3-9 Write and Read Commands via GPIB User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series 3-14...

  • Page 199: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message This chapter lists the commonly encountered failures of the analyzer and their solutions. In addition, the meaning of each message in the message list is also introduced. Subjects in this chapter: Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 200: Troubleshooting

    The commonly encountered failures and their solutions are listed below. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (System Information  System Info).
  • Page 201 (4) Calibrate the instrument regularly to reduce or avoid errors that might occur over time. — If you need a specific calibration after the stated calibration period, contact RIGOL or get paid service from authorized measurement agencies. — The analyzer provides auto calibration function. If required, press System ...

  • Page 202: Messages

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message Messages Messages fall into three types on the basis of their purpose and severity: Information Message, Error Message and Status Message. These messages can help you to get accurate measurements and know the working status of the analyzer.
  • Page 203 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL (2) Execution Error: Indicate an execution error is detected by the Execution Control Block. Possible reasons are: A parameter following the command header is evaluated by the  device as being outside of its legal input range.

  • Page 204: Information Message

    U Disk removed. Start updating firmware. The firmware is updating; please wait and keep the USB storage device connected. For any problem, please contact RIGOL technical support. Updating firmware completed. Firmware update is finished. The new firmware program will be executed automatically as soon as you restart the device.
  • Page 205 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL Please select the valid file type. U Disk is not connected. LAN connected. LAN disconnected. Network settings will be reset, press yes to continue? Welcome to Super Mode. Welcome to User Mode. Welcome to Production Mode.
  • Page 206 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message Press the keys to be unlocked and then press ESC. The key is locked. Keys are locked success. Keys are unlocked success. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 207: Error Message

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL Error Message Command Error Number Message Description -100 Command error. A generic syntax error indicates that the device cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates that only Command Error defined in IEEE 488.2,11.5.1.1.4 has been found.
  • Page 208 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message An error was detected in the command header. This error message is always used when the device cannot detect more specific errors described in errors -111 to -119. -111 Header separator error. An illegal command header separator was encountered while parsing the command header;...
  • Page 209 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL -130 Suffix error. This error, as well as errors -131 to -139, is generated when parsing a suffix. This error message is always used when the device cannot detect a more specific error. -131 Invalid suffix.
  • Page 210 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message -160 Block data error. This error, as well as errors -161 to -169, is generated when parsing a block data element. This error message is always used when the device cannot detect a more specific error.
  • Page 211 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL Execution Error Number Message Description -200 Execution error. A generic syntax error indicates that the device cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates that only an Execution Error defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.5 has occurred.
  • Page 212 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message executed because the version of the data is incorrect for the device. This particular error message is always used when file or block data formats can be recognized by the instrument but cannot be executed due to version incompatibility.
  • Page 213 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL -258 Media protected. Indicate that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the disk was in write-protect mode. 4-15 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...
  • Page 214 -321 Out of memory. An internal operation needed more memory than that was available. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team. -330 Self-test failed. The self-test failed. For more information, please refer to the result of the Self-test.
  • Page 215 The file name is too long. The length should not exceed 48 characters. U-Disk failed to install. The USB storage device can not be correctly installed and please examine it for possible damage. For any question, please contact RIGOL technical support. File name existed.
  • Page 216 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message 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 English. File operation failed. No space to save file.
  • Page 217 Please reduce the input power. 1st LO unlock. The first LO is unlocked. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support. 2nd LO unlock. The second LO is unlocked. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support.
  • Page 218 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message Calibration data of TG lost. Indicates that the calibration data before delivery or last valid calibration data has been lost. Please report the error to your RIGOL sales or technical support team. USB firmwarte lost. Device information lost.
  • Page 219 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message RIGOL Query Error Number Message Description -400 Query error. A generic query error indicates that the device cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates that only a Query Error defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred.

  • Page 220: Status Message

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting&Message Status Message Number Message Description Auto range… Auto tune… Calibrating… Waiting for triggered… If it is not in freerun mode, the system will keep waiting until it receives a trigger signal. Auto range finished. Auto tune finished.

  • Page 221: Chapter 5 Specifications

    Chapter 5 Specifications RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Specifications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument is within the calibration period, is stored for at least two hours at 0℃ to 50℃ temperature and is warmed up for 40 minutes. Unless otherwise noted, the specifications in the manual include the measurement uncertainty.

  • Page 222: Technical Specifications

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications* Frequency Frequency DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E 9 kHz to 1.5 9 kHz to 9 kHz to 9 kHz to 3.2 Frequency range 3.2 GHz 7.5 GHz Frequency resolution 1 Hz Internal Reference Frequency DSA815...
  • Page 223 0 Hz, 100 Hz to maximum frequency of instrument Uncertainty ±span/ (number of sweep points - 1) SSB Phase Noise 20℃ to 30℃, f = 1 GHz Carrier offset DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E <-90 dBc/Hz, 10 kHz <-80 dBc/Hz <-98 dBc/Hz <-98 dBc/Hz...

  • Page 224: Amplitude

    +20 dBm (100 mW) Max. damage level* +30 dBm (1 W) Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) DSA815 attenuation = 0 dB, RBW = VBW = 100 Hz, sample Frequency detector, trace average ≥ 50, tracking generator off, 20℃ to 30℃, input impendence = 50 Ω...
  • Page 225 Chapter 5 Specifications RIGOL Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) DSA832 DSA875 attenuation = 0 dB, RBW = VBW = 10 Hz, sample Frequency detector, trace average ≥ 50, tracking generator off, 20℃ to 30℃, input impendence = 50 Ω 9 kHz to 100 kHz <-110 dBm (typ.)
  • Page 226 RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) (Normalized to 1Hz) DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E attenuation = 0 dB, RBW = VBW = 100 Hz, sample detector, Frequency trace average ≥ 50, tracking generator off, normalized to 1Hz, 20℃ to 30℃, input impendence = 50 Ω...
  • Page 227 Units of level axis dBm, dBmV, dBμV, nV, μV, mV, V, nW, μW, mW, W Frequency Response DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E ≥ 100 kHz, attenuation = 10 dB, relative to 50 MHz, Frequency response 20℃...
  • Page 228 RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E = 50 MHz, peak detector, preamplifier off, attenuation = 10 dB, input signal level = -10dBm, 20℃ to 30℃ Uncertainty <0.4 dB <0.3 dB RBW Switching Uncertainty relative to 1 kHz RBW Uncertainty <0.1 dB...

  • Page 229: Distortion

    Chapter 5 Specifications RIGOL RF Input VSWR DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E attenuation ≥ 10 dB 300 kHz to 1.5 <1.5 (nom.) <1.5 <1.5 (nom.) <1.5 (nom.) 1.5 GHz to 3.2 (nom.) VSWR 3.2 GHz to 7.5 <1.8 (nom.) Distortion Second Harmonic Intercept ≥...

  • Page 230: Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Spurious Response DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E input terminated 50 Ω, attenuation = 0 dB, 20℃ to Spurious response, inherent 30℃ <-88dBm (typ.) <-90dBm*, <-100dBm (typ.) Intermediate frequency <-60 dBc referenced to local oscillators, referenced to A/D...

  • Page 231: Tracking Generator (Option)

    50 MHz Output flatness ±3 dB (nom.) Trigger Trigger Trigger source free run, video, external External trigger level 5 V TTL level SSC-DSA (Option) (Only for DSA815) Signal Seamless Capture (SSC) Measurement bandwidth 1.5 MHz 5-11 User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 232: Input /Output

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Input /Output Front Panel Connectors impedance 50 Ω (nom.) RF input connector N female Tracking generator impedance 50 Ω (nom.) output connector N female Internal/ External Reference frequency 10 MHz output level +3 dBm to +10 dBm, +8 dBm (typ.)

  • Page 233: General Specifications

    Chapter 5 Specifications RIGOL General Specifications Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 800 x 480 pixels Size 8 inch Colors Printer Supported Protocol PictBridge Mass Memory flash disk (internal), Mass memory USB storage device (not supplied) Power Supply Input voltage range, AC 100 V to 240 V (nom.)

  • Page 234: Calibration Interval

    UL 61010-1:2012 R4.16 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-12+ GI1+ GI2 Dimensions 361.6 mm × 178.8 mm × 128 mm (W × H × D) (14.2 in × 7.0 in × 5.0 in) Weight DSA815 DSA832 DSA875 DSA832E Standard 4.55 kg (10.0 lb) 4.25 kg With tracking generator (9.4 lb)

  • Page 235: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Options VSWR measurement kit VSWR-DSA800 DSA PC software Ultra Spectrum signal seamless capture (Only for DSA815) SSC-DSA include: N-SMA cable, BNC-BNC cable, N-BNC adaptor, N-SMA adaptor, 75 Ω to 50 Ω adaptor, DSA Utility Kit 900 MHz/1.8 GHz antenna (2pcs), 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 236 Software rack mount kit RM-DSA800 soft carrying bag BAG-G1 CB-USBA-USBB- USB cable FF-150 USB to GPIB interface converter for instrument USB-GPIB Note: For more option and accessory information, please contact RIGOL salesman or local distributor. User’s Guide for DSA800/E Series...

  • Page 237: Appendix B: Warranty

    If a product proves defective within the respective period, RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair of any defective products within a reasonable period of time. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card.

  • Page 239: Index

    Index RIGOL Index 1/ΔTime ......... 2-89 correction factor ......2-20 Correction Table ......2-21 2FSK ....... 2-50, 2-80 Couple Parameter ....2-117 3rd Order Lower ....... 2-76 CSV ........2-128 3rd Order Upper ....... 2-76 Delta Marker ......2-86 Accurate Calibrate ....2-111 Delta Pair .........
  • Page 240 RIGOL Index LAN ........2-112 Peak -> CF ......... 2-8 Language ....... 2-110 Peak Left ........2-96 Last Span ........ 2-11 Peak Peak ........ 2-97 License Info ......2-120 Peak Right ........ 2-96 Line Mode ....... 2-117 Peak Search......2-98 Local (D:) .......
  • Page 241 Index RIGOL signal track ........ 2-6 tracking generator ..... 2-41 Single Sweep ......2-29 Trigger Edge ......2-33 Span........2-77 Trigger Level ......2-32 span .......... 2-9 TX1000 ........2-121 Span Pair ......... 2-87 USB ........2-114 start frequency ......2-3 User Preset (C:) ......

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