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User Manual SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer UM0703X-E02B 2016 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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SIGLENT Copyright Information SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material. SIGLENT reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications or pricing policies at company’s sole decision. Any way of copying, extracting or translating the contents of this manual is not allowed without the permission of SIGLENT.
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SIGLENT General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the instrument as specified. Use Proper AC Power Line Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be used.
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SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Terms on the product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER Indicates direct injuries or hazards that may happen. WARNING Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen. CAUTION Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may happen.
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SIGLENT SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer has a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 2.1GHz/3.2GHz; it is light weight and small size, with a user friendly interface, concise style of display, reliable measurement precision and plenty of RF measurement functions. Applicable to research and development, education, production, maintenance and other related fields that meets a wider range of application requirements.
SIGLENT Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start ......................1 Appearance and Dimension .................. 2 Preparing for Use ....................3 1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs ................ 3 1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply ..............3 The Front Panel ....................4 1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys ................. 5 1.3.2 Front Panel Key Backlight ................
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SIGLENT 2.5.3 File ......................66 Shortcut Key ......................68 2.6.1 Preset ....................... 68 2.6.2 Couple ...................... 71 2.6.3 Help ......................71 2.6.4 Save ......................71 Chapter 3 General Inspection and Troubleshooting ............72 General Inspection ....................72 Troubleshooting ....................73 Chapter 4 Service and Support ..................
SIGLENT 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 SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer. Subjects in this chapter: ...
SIGLENT 1.2 Preparing for Use 1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the Spectrum Analyzer upwards for stable placement as well as easier operation and observation of the instrument. Figure 1-3 Before adjusting Figure1-4 After adjusting 1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply The Spectrum Analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply.
SIGLENT 1.3 The Front Panel Figure 1-6 The Front Panel Table 1-1 Front Panel Description Description Description User Graphical Interface Menu Control Keys Function Keys Knob Arrow Keys RF Input Numeric Keyboard TG Output Earphone interface USB Host Power Switch SSA3000X User Manual 4...
SIGLENT 1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys Figure 1-7 Function Keys area Table 1-2 Function keys description Function Description keys Frequency Sets the Center Freq\Start Freq\Stop Freq\Freq Step\Peak→CF\CF→Step Span Sets the Span\Full Span\Zero Span\Zoom In\Zoom Out\Last Span\X-scale Used to Set the REF Level\Attenuator\Preamp\Units\Scale/Div\Scale Type\REF Amplitude Offset\Corrections Auto Tune...
SIGLENT Meas Setup Used to Choose the Parameters Details of Channel Power\ACPR\Occupied BW\T-Power\Spectrum Monitor System Selects the Language\Power on/Preset\Interface\Calibration\System Information \Data&Time\Self Test Selects the Spec Analyzer\Reflection Meas Mode Display Used to Adjust the Grid Brightness\Display Line\Screen Text\Screenshot File Use to Select the File system Preset Sets the system to default status Used to Select the RBW\VBW\Attenuator\Freq Step\Sweep time mode...
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SIGLENT Figure 1-8 Numeric Keyboards Press this key can switch in number and letter during file editing. 1 A/a Press this key to enter 1 in number input and switch between uppercase and lowercase letter in English input. ...
SIGLENT 1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors Figure 1-9 Front Panel Connectors Power Switch Power up/Power down the instrument USB Host The analyzer can serve as a ―host‖ device to connect external USB devices. This interface is available for USB storage devices. ...
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SIGLENT CAUTION For fear of damaging your hearing, please turn the volume down to zero and gradually turn the volume up after putting on the earphone. TG OUTPUT The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through a cable with an N male connector.
SIGLENT 1.4 Rear Panel Figure 1-10 Rear Panel Handle Pull up the handle vertically for easy carrying of the instrument. When you do not need the handle, press it down. USB Device interface The analyzer can serve as a ―slave‖ device to connect external USB devices. Through this interface, a PC can be connected to control SSA3000X remotely through programming or PC software.
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SIGLENT REF OUT 10MHz SSA3000X can use internal or external reference source. When internal reference source is used, the [10MHz OUT] connector can output a 10 MHz clock signal generated by the analyzer. This signal can be used to synchronize other instruments.
SIGLENT 1.5 User Interface Figure 1-11 User Interface Table 1-3 User Interface labels Name Description SIGLENT Logo of SIGLENT Reference level UNCAL When the sweep time less than the auto couple time, the measure result may be inaccuracy, at the same time appear the ―UNCAL‖...
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SIGLENT Sweep time Sweep time Span or stop The frequency range of the current sweep channel can Frequency be expressed by the combination of center frequency and span or the combination of start frequency and stop frequency Sweep progress bar Sweep progress bar Pass/Fail status Pass/Fail status...
SIGLENT 1.6 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. For example, select Center Freq, input the desired figure and press Enter to change the center frequency.
SIGLENT 1.7 Parameter Setting Users can enter the desired parameter values using the numeric keys, knob or Arrow keys. This section describes the three methods of parameter setting through an example (to set the center frequency to 100 MHz). 1. Use the numeric keyboard 1) Press Frequency->―Center Freq‖...
SIGLENT 1.8 Using Built-in Help The built-in help system provides information about every function key at the front panel and every menu soft key. 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.
SIGLENT 1.9 Using the Security Lock If needed, you can use the security lock (please buy it yourself) to lock the Spectrum Analyzer to a fixed location. The method is as follows, align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the Spectrum Analyzer and then pull the key out.
SIGLENT 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 Marker Set Measurement System ...
SIGLENT 2.1 Basic Settings 2.1.1 Frequency Set the frequency parameters and functions of the analyzer. Restart sweeping every time when the frequency parameters are modified. The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of three groups of parameters: Start Frequency, Center Frequency and Stop Frequency.
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SIGLENT The span and center frequency vary with the start frequency when the Span did not reach the minimum (The parameters vary with the span, please refer to ―Span‖), In Zero Span mode, the start frequency, stop frequency and center frequency are always the same. Table 2-2 Start Frequency Parameter Explanation...
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SIGLENT There are two kinds of frequency step mode: Auto and manual. In Auto mode, the Freq step is 1/10 of the span in Non-zero span mode or equals the RBW while in Zero span mode; in Manual mode; you can set the step using the numeric keys. Table 2-4 Frequency step Parameter Explanation...
SIGLENT Figure 2-2 After Peak -> CF 2.1.1.6 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->Step and then press the down direction key continuously to measure each order of harmonic in sequence...
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SIGLENT in Specifications. When the span is set to the maximum, the analyzer enters full span mode. Modifying the span in non-zero span mode may cause an automatic change in both CF step and RBW if they are in Auto mode. Besides, the charge of RBW may influence VBW (in Auto VBW mode).
SIGLENT 2.1.2.5 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. 2.1.2.6 Last Span Set the span to the previous span setting. 2.1.2.7 X-Scale Set the scale type of X-axis to Lin or Log.
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SIGLENT 2.1.3.2 Attenuator Set the front attenuator of the RF input in order to ensure big signals (or small signals) to pass through the mixer with low distortion (or low noise). Ref <= ATT – PA - 20dBm Input attenuation can be set up for automatic and manual two kinds of patterns. ...
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SIGLENT Volts Watts = Wherein, R denotes the reference resistance. Default value is 50Ω, setting by ―Correction -> RF input‖. 2.1.3.5 Scale Set the logarithmic units per vertical grid division on the display. This function is only available when the scale type is set to ―log‖. In process of using pay attention to the following points: ...
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SIGLENT device under measurement and the analyzer. The change of this value changes both the reference level readout and the amplitude readout of the marker; but does not impact the position of the curve on the screen. You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys. For more details, please refer to ―Parameter Setting‖.
SIGLENT 2.1.4 Auto Tune 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. In the process of auto search, The ―Auto Tune‖ is shown in the status bar on the screen until the search is finished.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-4 After Auto Tune SSA3000X User Manual 29...
SIGLENT 2.2 Sweep and Function Settings 2.2.1 BW Set the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth), VBW (Video Bandwidth), average type parameters of the analyzer and filter. 2.2.1.1 Resolution Bandwidth Set the resolution bandwidth in order to distinguish between signals which are close in frequency. ...
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SIGLENT 2.2.1.3 V/R Ratio Set the ratio of VBW to RBW. This value is different while measuring different kinds of signals: Sine signal: use 1 to 3 (for faster sweeps) Pulse signal: use 10 (to reduce the influence on the amplitude of transient signals) ...
SIGLENT 2.2.2 Trace The sweep signal is displayed as a trace on the screen. 2.2.2.1 Select Trace Spectrum Analyzer allows for up to four traces to be displayed at the same time. Each trace has its own color (Trace 1 - Yellow, Trace 2 - Purple, Trace 3 - Light blue and Trace 4 - Green). All traces can be set parameter independently.
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SIGLENT of each point on the trace. 2. Max Hold Retains the maximum level for each trace point of the selected trace. Updates the data if a new maximum level is detected in successive sweeps. 3. Min Hold Display the minimum from multiple sweeps for each point of the trace and update the data if a new minimum is generated in successive sweeps.
SIGLENT 2.2.2.6 Const Set the value of the constant. Table 2-15 Const Parameter Explanation Default Range -300 dB ~ 300 dB Unit 2.2.2.7 Output Z The result Z will show on screen in trace A, B, C as you choose. 2.2.2.8 Calculation Type Spectrum Analyzer provides the calculation types as shown below:...
SIGLENT 2.2.3.3 Negative Peak For each trace point, Negative Peak detector displays the minimum value of data sampled within the corresponding time interval. 2.2.3.4 Sample For each trace point, Sample detector displays the transient level corresponding to the central time point of the corresponding time interval.
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SIGLENT Decreasing the sweep time would speed the measurement. However, an error may be caused if the specified sweep time is less than the minimum sweep time in Auto coupling; at this point, ―UNCAL‖ is shown in the status bar on the screen Table 2-16 Sweep Time Parameter Explanation...
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SIGLENT conditions are satisfied. In continuous sweep mode, the system will send a trigger initialization signal automatically and enter the trigger condition judgment directly after each sweep. Table 2-17 Sweep Times Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 ~ 9999 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2.2.4.4...
SIGLENT 2.2.5 Trigger The trigger type can be Free Run, Video or External. 1. Free Run The trigger conditions are satisfied at any time and the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously. 2. Video A trigger signal will be generated when the system detects a video signal of which the voltage exceeds the specified video trigger level.
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SIGLENT 2.2.6.2 Limit1 Edit Edit the properties of the limit1 lines. Table 2-20 Limit1 EditMenu Function Explanation Type Select the desired limit line (upper or lower) for editing Mode Select the line or point for editing. Set the number of the point to be edited if you selected the point type.
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SIGLENT AMPT is enabled, edit the amplitude difference between the amplitude of the current point and the reference level. Del Point Delete the point you are editing. Del All Delete all point. Save/Recall Save or load the limit file. 2.2.6.5 Test Enable or disable the limit test function.
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SIGLENT Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB 2.2.7.3 TG Level Offset Assign a certain offset to the output power of the TG when gains or losses occur between the TG output and external device in order to display the actual power value. ...
SIGLENT Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -200 dB ~ 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB 3. Norm Ref Pos Adjust the vertical position of the normalization reference level on the screen by adjusting the reference position when normalization is enabled.
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SIGLENT frequency and amplitude of the signal respectively. 2.2.8.2 Earphone Set the status of the earphone. When it is on, the demodulated signal can be heard through the earphone during the demodulation. By default, it is off. 2.2.8.3 Volume Set the volume of the earphone. Table 2-26 Volume Parameter Explanation...
SIGLENT 2.3 Marker Setting 2.3.1 Marker The marker appears as a rhombic sign (as shown below) for identifying the point on the trace. You can easily read the amplitude, frequency and sweep time of the marked point on the trace. ...
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SIGLENT Table 2-28 Marker parameters Parameter Explanation Default Center Frequency Range 0 ~ Full Span Unit Readout = Frequency (or Period), units available are GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz (or s, ms, us, ns, ps) Readout = Time, units available are s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step Readout = Frequency (or Period), Step = Span/(Sweep Points - 1) Readout = Time, Step = Sweep Time/(Sweep Points - 1)
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SIGLENT a) Open a ―Normal‖ marker and locate it onto a point. Then, switch the marker type to ―Delta‖; at this time, this point is the reference point. You can modify the location of the delta point to achieve delta measurement. ...
SIGLENT 2.3.1.8 Marker Table Enable or disable the Marker Table. Display all the markers enabled on the lower portion of the screen, including marker number, trace number, marker readout type, X-axis readout and amplitude. Through this table you can view the measurement values of multiple points.
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SIGLENT 2.3.2.2 M -> CF Step Set the center frequency step of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker. If Normal marker is selected, the center frequency step will be set to the frequency of the current marker. ...
SIGLENT 2.3.2.7 ΔM->CF Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in Delta, or Delta Pair, marker type. If Normal marker is selected, this function is invalid. The function is invalid in Zero span mode. 2.3.3 Marker Fn Special marker functions including Noise Marker, N dB BW and Freq Counter.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-8 N dB BW 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.
SIGLENT The frequency counter measures the frequency near the center frequency in Zero span mode. 2.3.3.5 Turn off the noise marker enabled, N dB BW measurement or Frequency Counter, but not the marker itself. 2.3.3.6 Read Out Select a desired readout type of the X-axis for the marker and different markers can use different readout types.
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SIGLENT 2.3.4.2 Next Peak Search for and mark the peak whose amplitude is closest to that of the current peak and which meets the peak search condition. 2.3.4.3 Next Left Peak Search for and mark the nearest peak which is located at the left side of the current peak and meets the peak search condition.
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SIGLENT Table 2-30 Peak Threshold Parameter Explanation Default -160dBm Range -200dBm ~ 200dBm Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 2. Peak Excursion Set the excursion between the peak and the minimum amplitude on both sides of it. Peaks whose excursions are beyond the specified excursion are treated as real peaks. Table 2-31 Peak Excursion Parameter Explanation...
SIGLENT 2.4 Measurement 2.4.1 Meas Provide measurement function, the screen will be divided into two parts, the above part is measure screen, displaying trace, the other part is used to display result of a measurement. 2.4.1.1 Channel Power Measure the power and power density within the specified channel bandwidth. When this function is enabled, the span and resolution bandwidth are automatically adjusted to smaller values.
SIGLENT 2.4.1.6 Spectrum Monitor Display the power of spectrum in color spectrum. Select Spectrum Monitor and press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters. 2.4.1.7 Meas Off Turn off all the Meas function. 2.4.2 Meas setup 2.4.2.1 Channel Power Figure 2-9 Channel Power Measurement Results: channel power and power spectral density.
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SIGLENT 2. Integration bandwidth Set the frequency width of the channel to be tested and the power of the channel is the power integral within this bandwidth. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter.
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SIGLENT 2.4.2.2 ACPR Figure 2-10 ACPR Adjacent Channel Power Measurement: Main CH Power, Left channel power and Right channel power. Main CH Power: display the power within the bandwidth of the main power Left channel power : display the power of left channel and the power difference between the ...
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SIGLENT Table 2-34 Main channel bandwidth Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 100 Hz ~ Sweep Span Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Integration BW /100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence Adjacent channel bandwidth Set the frequency width of the adjacent channels.
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SIGLENT 2.4.2.3 Figure 2-11 OBW OBW measurement: 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. Transmit Frequency Error: difference between the center frequency of the channel and the center frequency of the analyzer.
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SIGLENT T-Power: namely the power of the signal from the start line to the stop line. Measurement Parameter: center frequency, start line, stop line. 1. Center Frequency Sets the center frequency, this center frequency which is the same with the center frequency of the analyzer.
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SIGLENT 2.4.2.5 Figure 2-13 TOI TOI is automatic measurement, do not need to set parameters. 2.4.2.6 Spectrum Monitor Figure 2-14 Spectrum Monitor Display the power of spectrum in color spectrum. SSA3000X User Manual 61...
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SIGLENT 1. Spectrogram Sets the meas state of spectrum monitor. 2. Restart Restart spectrum monitor. SSA3000X User Manual 62...
SIGLENT 2.5 System 2.5.1 System Set the system parameters. 2.5.1.1 Language SSA3000X supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English build-in help and popup messages. Press this key to select the desired display language. 2.5.1.2 Power On/Preset Power On Set the power on setting to Default, Last or one of user. Load the default settings, for more details please refer to Table 2-41 .
SIGLENT settings will be erased. 2.5.1.3 Interface Config SSA3000X support communications through LAN, USB and USB-GPIB as standard interface. Config or reset corresponding parameters of LAN. GPIB Config GPIB port number. SSA3000X provide a USB-GPIB port on the front board. SSA3000X provide a usb device port on the back board.
SIGLENT 2.5.1.7 Self Test Screen Test Test whether the screen has a dot defect using five colors: White, Red, Green, Blue and Black. Press any key to switch the screen color and exit the test. Keyboard Test Enter the keyboard test interface. Press the function keys at the front panel one by one and observe whether the corresponding key is checked.
SIGLENT Screen Text Open or close the current parameter and its value in the wave area. Screenshot Select the screenshot type to normal and color inverse. The color of wave is not inversed in inverse mode. 2.5.3 File 2.5.3.1 Browser Browser type including ―Dir‖...
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SIGLENT instruments, not read by humans. NOTE: When you first recall trace files, the instrument will adjust the display parameters (horizontal and vertical scaling, for example) to match the settings used during data collection. The trace data will not change, even if you adjust the parameters. COR(Correction) COR files store the data used to mathematically adjust the displayed input signal based on external factors (Cable loss, Amplifier/Antenna gain, etc.).
SIGLENT 2.6 Shortcut Key 2.6.1 Preset Recall the preset setting and restore the analyzer to a specified status. Press System ->Pwr On/Preset ->Preset to select ―Def‖, ―Last‖ or ―User‖. Press Preset to load the factory settings listed in the following table (except items marked with ―**‖) or User-defined settings.
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SIGLENT Video Trigger 0 dBm External Trigger Rising TG Level 0 dBm TG Lvl Offset 0 dB Normalize Norm Ref Lvl 0 dB Norm Ref Pos 100% Ref Trace Blank Trace Select Trace Trace Type of Trace A Clear Write Avg Times Variable X Variable Y...
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SIGLENT Marker Fn N dB BW -3 dB Read Out Frequency Peak Cont Peak Peak Table Peak Threshold -160 dBm Peak Excursion 10 dB Peak Type Mode Mode Spec Analyzer Measure Meas Type Measure Setup Channel Power Center Freq 1.6 GHz (or 1.5 GHz, 1.05 GHz, 900 MHz, 750 MHz, 500 MHz) Integration BW 2 MHz Span...
SIGLENT Screenshot Inverse 2.6.2 Couple Set related parameters according to the coupling relationship. Auto all: Set Related parameters automatically according to the coupling relationship. 1. RBW RBW have couple relationship with span. Please refer to the introduction of the "Resolution Bandwidth".
SIGLENT Chapter 3 General Inspection and Troubleshooting 3.1 General Inspection Inspect the shipping container Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been completely checked and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
SIGLENT 3.2 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 SIGLENT and provide your device information (System->System Info). 1....
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SIGLENT 5. Pop-up Message: The instrument may display prompt messages, error messages or state messages according to the current working status. These messages are displayed to help you to use the instrument correctly and are not instrument failures. SSA3000X User Manual 74...
SIGLENT Chapter 4 Service and Support 4.1 Maintain Summary SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years (accessories for a period of one year) from the date of shipment from an authorized Siglent distributor.
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