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  • Page 1 SSA3000X Plus Spectrum Analyzer User Manual UM0703P-E01A...
  • Page 2 Copyright SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD All Rights Reserved. Trademark Information SIGLENT is the registered trademark of SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Declaration  SIGLENT products are protected by patent law worldwide  SIGLENT reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications or pricing policies at company’s sole decision.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of the instrument’s temperature, which will eventually damage the instrument. So keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly. Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on. SSA3000X Plus User Manual III...

  • Page 4: Safety Terms And Symbols

    Terms 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. IV SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 5: Measurement Category

    Stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation. Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary over current protection devices and ripple control units. SSA3000X Plus User Manual V...

  • Page 6: Working Environment

    In these terminals, precautions are done to limit the transient voltage to the corresponding low level. Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level which is applicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power). VI SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 7: Ventilation Requirement

    To avoid damages to the surface of the instrument and probe, please do not use any corrosive liquid or chemical cleanser. WARNING Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before restarting it to avoid short circuits or personal injuries. SSA3000X Plus User Manual VII...

  • Page 8: L'information De Sûreté

    Gardez ainsi la ventilation bonne et inspectez la prise et éventez régulièrement. Évitez le circuit ou les composants exposés ne touchent pas les contacts ou les composants exposés quand le courant passe. VIII SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 9 On ne permet à aucune pièce du dispositif et de ses accessoires d'être changé ou remplacé, autre qu'autorisé par le fabricant ou son agent. Pas placez l'équipement de sorte qu'il soit difficile d'utiliser le dispositif débranchant (prise détachable). SSA3000X Plus User Manual IX...

  • Page 10: Limites Et Symboles De Sûreté

    Si la trouvaille de tels symboles sur le produit, consultent le manuel pour découvrir la nature du risque et des actions qui doivent être pris. Symboles sur le produit. Ces symboles peuvent apparaître sur le produit : Dangereux Protecteur Avertissement Châssis Puissance Tension Au sol de la terre Ground Switch X SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 11: Catégorie De Mesure

    La catégorie IV de mesure est pour des mesures effectuées à la source d'installation de basse tension.Les exemples sont des mètres et des mesures de l'électricité sur les dispositifs de protection d'excédent primaire et les unités de commande courants d'ondulation. SSA3000X Plus User Manual XI...

  • Page 12: Environnement De Fonctionnement

    This analyzer uses fan to force cooling. Please make sure that the air intake and exhaust areas are free from obstructions and have free air. When using the analyzer in a bench-top or rack setting, provide at least 10 cm clearance beside, above and behind the instrument for adequate ventilation. XII SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 13: Soin Général Et Nettoyage

    Pour éviter d'endommager la surface de l'instrument, svp n'utilisez aucune épierreuse corrosive de liquide ou de produit chimique. Assurez-vous que l'instrument est complètement sec avant de le remettre en marche pour éviter des courts-circuits ou des blessures. SSA3000X Plus User Manual XIII...

  • Page 14: Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise

    Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht bei abgenommenen Abdeckungen oder Platten. Halten Sie die Oberfläche des Gerätes sauber und trocken. Nicht unter nassen/feuchten Bedingungen betreiben. Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in einer explosiven Atmosphäre. Vermeiden Sie es, dieses Gerät einem Feuer auszusetzen. XIV SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 15: Sicherheitshinweise Und Symbole

    Verletzungen oder Gefahren hin VORSICHT weist auf möglicherweise auftretende Schäden am Gerät oder anderen Gegenständen In diesem Produkt verwendete Symbole. Diese Symbole können auf dem Produkt erscheinen: Gefährliche Schutzerde Sicherheitswarnung Erdung Netzschalter Spannung SSA3000X Plus User Manual XV...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    1.10 Using Built-in Help ......................15 1.11 Using the Security Lock ....................16 Chapter 2 Spectrum Analyzer ....................17 Basic Settings ......................... 18 2.1.1 Frequency ....................... 18 2.1.2 Span ........................23 2.1.3 Amplitude ........................ 24 XVI SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 17 4.2.1 Grid Brightness ....................... 76 4.2.2 Screenshot ......................76 4.2.3 Touch Settings ......................77 4.2.4 Power Saving ......................78 4.2.5 Annotation ....................... 78 4.2.6 Display Line ......................78 File ..........................79 4.3.1 Browser ........................79 SSA3000X Plus User Manual XVII...
  • Page 18 Send SCPI Commands via NI MAX ................ 94 5.3.3 Easy Spectrum Software..................96 5.3.1 Web Control ......................97 Chapter 6 Service and Support ....................98 Service Summary ......................98 Troubleshooting ......................98 Contact Us ........................100 XVIII SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 20: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Appearance and Dimension  Preparing for Use  Front Panel  Rear Panel  User Interface  Firmware Operation  Touch Operation  Remote Control  Using Built-in Help  Using the Security Lock  2 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 21: General Inspection

    Please check the accessories according to the packing list in the box. If the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact your SIGLENT sales representative. 1.2 Appearance and Dimension Figure 1-1 Front View Figure 1-2 Top View SSA3000X Plus User Manual 3...

  • Page 22: Preparing For Use

    Before powering on, make sure the analyzer is protected by a fuse. Fuse holder The Plug Figure 1-5 Power Cord Connection 4 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    User Graphical Interface, touch support RF Input Menu Control Keys TG Output Function Keys 3.5 mm Earphone interface Knob USB Host Numeric / Letter Keyboard Power Switch Arrow Keys 1.4.1 Front Panel Function Keys Figure 1-7 Function Keys area SSA3000X Plus User Manual 5...
  • Page 24 Use the file system and files. Shortcut Keys Description Preset Sets the system to certain status. Couple Set the parameters of some functions between auto and manual. Help Turn on the built-in help. Save Save Shortcut Key. 6 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Key Backlight

    In number input, enter number 1; in file input, switch between uppercase and lowercase letter. In number input, enter a decimal point. In English input, enter special characters. Back In parameter editing, press this key to delete the character on the left of the cursor. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 7...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Connectors

    You can turn on or off the earphone output and adjust the volume via Demod ->Volume. CAUTION Protect your hearing. Please turn the volume down to zero before using the earphone. Gradually turn the volume up to a comfortable level after putting in the earphone. 8 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 27 To avoid damaging to the instrument, the RF input signal must meet the following: The DC voltage component and the maximum continuous power of the AC (RF) signal component cannot exceed 50 V and +30 dBm respectively. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 9...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel

    When the external reference is lost or not connected, the instrument switches to its internal reference source automatically and “Ext Ref” on the screen disappears. The [10 MHz IN] and [10 MHz OUT] connectors are usually used to build synchronization among  multiple instruments. 10 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 29 The analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60 or 100-120VA 400Hz power supply. Please use the power cord provided as accessories to connect the instrument. Fuse Before power on, make sure the analyzer is protected by the proper input fuse. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 11...

  • Page 30: User Interface

    Auto Tune: Automatically sets the optimal parameters according to the characteristics of input signal Waiting for Trigger: waiting for trigger Marker y value Amplitude value or amplitude delta value USB identification Displayed when a USB flash drive is inserted 12 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 31 Log power\Power\Voltage power Trigger type Free\Video\External trigger Ref offset 34：Ref offset identification；35：Ref offset value Scale/Div Scale value Scale type Logarithm or linearity Limit line Limit Pass/Fail level Trigger level Video trigger level Display line Reference display line SSA3000X Plus User Manual 13...

  • Page 32: Firmware Operation

    Swipe up and down or left and right in the waveform area to change the X-axis center coordinate  or Y-axis reference level; Perform two-points scaling in the waveform area to change the X-axis span;  14 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 33: Remote Control

    Click the green back or forward arrow to go back or forward to the contents just read.  Click the close sign button in the top right corner or press the Esc front-panel key to quit the help  system. Figure 1-13 help information SSA3000X Plus User Manual 15...

  • Page 34: Using The Security Lock

    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. Figure 1-14 Security Lock 16 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Spectrum Analyzer

    Mode backlight will light up. This chapter introduces in detail the function keys and menu functions of the front panel in Spectrum Analyzer Mode. Subjects in this chapter: Basic Settings  Sweep and Functions  Marker  Measurement  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 17...

  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    The span and center frequency vary with the start frequency when the Span does not reach the  minimum. For more details, please refer to “Span”. In Zero Span, the start frequency, stop frequency and center frequency are always the same  18 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 37 This parameter does not affect any hardware settings of the spectrum analyzer, but only changes  the display values of center frequency, start frequency and stop frequency. To eliminate the frequency offset value, the frequency offset value can be set to 0 Hz.  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 19...
  • Page 38 3 dB. By marking cursor 1 on the measured signal, the change of the measured signal can be tracked and measured all the time. The signal tracking process is shown in the following figure: 20 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 39 Other non-SA measurement modes  2.1.1.7 Peak -> CF Executes a peak search and sets the center frequency (CF) of the display to the frequency of the current peak. The function is invalid in Zero Span. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 21...
  • Page 40 Set the current center frequency as the Freq Step. At this point, the Freq Step will switch to “Manual” mode automatically. This function is usually used in channel switching. For example, in harmonic measurement, firstly locate the signal at the center frequency (CF) of the display, and then execute 22 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 41: Span

    The following functions are invalid in Zero span:  Frequency: Peak->CF and Signal Track;  SPAN: Zoom In and Zoom Out;  Sweep: Sweep Mode;  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 23...

  • Page 42: Amplitude

    Figure 2-4 Logarithmic X Scale 2.1.3 Amplitude Set the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. Through modifying these parameters, signals under measurement can be displayed in a proper mode for easier observation and minimum error. Any 24 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 43 Auto mode: the attenuation value is automatically adjusted according to the state of preamplifier  and the current reference level. The maximum input attenuation can be set to 31 dB. When the set parameters do not meet the  above formula, you can adjust the reference level. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 25...
  • Page 44 “log”. By changing the scale, the displayed amplitude range is adjusted.  The Minimum range: Reference level –10 × current scale value.  The Maximum range: The reference level.  26 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 45 Table 2-10 Ref Offset Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -100 dB ~ 100 dB Unit Knob Step Not support Direction Key Step Not support Related to Ref Level SSA3000X Plus User Manual 27...

  • Page 46: Auto Tune

    In the process of auto search, The “Auto Tune” is shown in the status bar on the screen until the  search is finished. Some parameters such as the reference level, scale, input attenuation and maximum mixing level  may be changed during the auto search. 28 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 47 SIGLENT Figure 2-5 before Auto Tune Figure 2-6 after Auto Tune SSA3000X Plus User Manual 29...

  • Page 48: Sweep And Functions

    (Sweep Time is affected by a combination of RBW and VBW when it is in Auto mode). VBW varies with RBW when it is in Auto mode. While in Manual mode, VBW is not affected by  RBW. 30 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 49 This scale is best for real-time power measurement of complex signals. Voltage Average In this Average type, all filtering and averaging processes work on the voltage of the envelope of the SSA3000X Plus User Manual 31...

  • Page 50: Trace

    Clear Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, View, Average and Blank. The corresponding icon of the trace type will be displayed in the status bar at the left of the screen, as shown in the figure below. Figure 2-7 Trace Type 32 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 51 Direction Key Step 2.2.2.3 Math Set the computational method of the math trace. Output Z The Math result is denoted by the Z variable and can be displayed by trace A, B, C, or D. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 33...

  • Page 52: Detect

    For each trace point, Negative Peak detector displays the minimum value of data sampled within the corresponding time interval. Sample For each trace point, Sample detector displays the transient level corresponding to the central time 34 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 53: Sweep

    Table 2-17 Sweep Time Parameter Explanation Default Range 900 us ~ 1.5 ks (Quasi Peak: 900us ~ 15ks) Unit ks, s, ms, us Knob Step Sweep time/100, min =1 ms Direction Key Step in 1, 3 sequence SSA3000X Plus User Manual 35...
  • Page 54 In continuous sweep mode, the system will send a trigger initialization signal automatically and  enter the trigger condition judgment directly after each sweep. Table 2-18 Sweep Times Parameter Explanation Default Range 1 ~ 99999 Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 36 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 55: Trigger

    A trigger signal will be generated when the system detects a video signal of which the voltage exceeds the specified video trigger level. Set the trigger level with the video trigger menu entry. At this point, the trigger level line (Trig Line) and SSA3000X Plus User Manual 37...

  • Page 56: Limit

    Edit the X-axis value (frequency or time) of the current point. Amplitude Edit the amplitude of the current point or line. Del Point Delete the point whose number is selected in Mode. Del All Delete all the points. Save/Load Save or load the limit file. 38 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 57: Tg (Tracking Generator)

    Set the X-axis to frequency or time domain. The default value is Freq. Note that all the points of the current limit line will be deleted if the X-axis unit changes. 2.2.7 TG (Tracking Generator) Set the parameters related to the tracking generator (TG) and normalize. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 39...
  • Page 58 SOURCE] output terminal of the TG with the [RF INPUT] input terminal of the analyzer. The reference trace can be stored by pressing the “Store Ref” button after the current sweep finished. Then the normalize function can be enabled. When normalization is enabled, the corresponding value 40 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 59 Adjust the vertical position of the trace on the screen by adjusting the reference level when normalization is enabled. This operation differs from the Ref Level function in the AMPT menu. This parameter has no influence on the reference level of the analyzer. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 41...

  • Page 60: Demod

    Zero span and linear scale type amplitude can be used to see the time domain waveform of the  modulated signal. More demodulation analysis, please refer to AM/FM modulation analyzer in MA option. 42 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 61 100 ms ~ 1 s, step = 10 ms 1 s ~ 10 s, step = 100 ms 10 s ~ 100 s, step = 1 s 100 s ~ 1000 s, step = 10 s Direction Key Step In 1-2-5 step sequence SSA3000X Plus User Manual 43...

  • Page 62: Marker

    The enabled marker will appear on the trace selected through the Select 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. 44 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 63 The first row in the upper right corner of the trace area shows the frequency (or time) difference  and amplitude difference between the two markers; the second row in the upper right corner of the trace area shows the X axis and amplitude value of the related marker. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 45...
  • Page 64 X-axis readout and amplitude. Through this table you can view the measurement values of multiple points. The table allows for up to eight markers to be displayed at one time. Figure 2-10 Marker table 46 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 65: Marker

    If the Delta or Delta Pair marker is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the  Delta Marker. ΔM->Span Set the span of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in Delta marker type. If the Normal marker is selected, this function is invalid.  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 47...

  • Page 66: Marker Fn

    Enable the N dB BW measurement or set the value of N dB. The N dB BW denotes the frequency difference between two points that are located on both sides of the current marker and with N dB fall (N<0) or rise (N>0) in amplitude as shown in the figure on the next page. 48 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 67  marker automatically. The frequency counter measures the frequency near the center frequency in Zero span.  2.3.3.5 Turn off the noise marker, N dB BW measurement or Frequency Counter, but not the marker itself. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 49...

  • Page 68: Peak

    Search for and mark the peak whose amplitude is closest to that of the current peak and which meets the peak search condition. Next Left Peak 2.3.4.3 Search for and mark the nearest peak which is located at the left side of the current peak and meets the peak search condition. 50 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 69 Direction Key Step 5 dB 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. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 51...
  • Page 70 Parameter Explanation Default 15 dB Range 0 dB ~ 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 5 dB Peak Type Set the peak search condition. The available options are Maximum and Minimum. 52 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 71: Measurement

    Third order in the power, and calculate the adjustable Intercept Point. 2.4.1.6 Spectrum Monitor Display the power of the swept spectrum as an intensity color map commonly referred to as a waterfall chart. Select Spectrum Monitor and press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 53...

  • Page 72: Meas Setup

    Measurement Results: Channel power and power spectral density. Channel Power: Power within the integration bandwidth.  Power Spectral Density: Power (in dBm/Hz) normalized to 1Hz within the integration bandwidth.  Measurement Parameters: Center Freq, Integration BW, Span, Span power. Center Freq 54 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 73 Channel Power Span/100, the minimum is 1Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence Span Power Set the integrated bandwidth to the sweep span of display. The channel power and power spectral density display on the screen simultaneously. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 55...
  • Page 74 Table 2-35 Main Channel Parameter Explanation Default 1 MHz Range 100 Hz ~ full span Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Main Channel /10, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence 56 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 75 100 Hz ~ (full span – 100 Hz) /2 Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Adj Chn space /10, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence 2.4.2.3 Figure 2-14 OBW SSA3000X Plus User Manual 57...
  • Page 76 Table 2-38 start line Parameter Explanation Default Range 0 s ~ stop line Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns Knob Step Sweep time/751 Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence 58 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 77 Start line ~ sweep time Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns Knob Step Sweep time /751 Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence 2.4.2.5 Figure 2-16 TOI TOI is an automatic measurement. There are no user controlled parameters. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 59...
  • Page 78 Display the power of spectrum of successive scans as a color map. Also call a waterfall chart. Measurement Parameter: Spectrogram, Restart. Spectrogram: Sets the meas state of spectrum monitor. Restart: clear the measurement and then restart it. 2.4.2.7 Figure 2-18 CNR 60 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 79 -(span - (Carrier BW + Noise BW) /2) ~ (span - (Carrier BW + Noise BW) /2) Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Freq Offset /10, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence SSA3000X Plus User Manual 61...
  • Page 80 Set the harmonic step. In auto mode, the frequency of a harmonic is a multiple of the fundamental frequency. Harmonic Num Set the total number of the harmonics to be measured. Table 2-43 Harmonic Num Parameter Explanation Default Range 2 ~ 10 Unit None Knob Step Direction Key Step 62 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 81 When "All" is selected, the trace shows the fundamental wave and all harmonics in the sweep bandwidth. When 1-10 is selected, the trace shows a zero span trace corresponding to the fundamental wave or the measured harmonic. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 63...

  • Page 82: Chapter 3 Modulation Analyzer

    16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM  Meas menu may be different in different modulation types. The modulation type can be re-selected by pressing the Meas key. Subjects in this chapter: Basic Settings  Measurement  Sweep and Functions  64 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 83: Basic Settings

    Direction Key Step In 1-2-5 sequence 3.2 Measurement 3.2.1 Digital Modulation Analysis When ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK or QAM modulation type is selected, digital modulation analysis is carried out. 3.2.1.1 Format Select the modulation format. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 65...
  • Page 84 After entering into the "Filter Setup" sub-menu, you can choose the relative parameters of filters. 1. Measure Filter Sqrt Nyquist  Nyquist  Gauss  Half Sine   2. Reference Filter Sqrt Nyquist  Nyquist  66 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 85 Turn on the statistical function, the measurement result will show the maximum and minimum of statistics. Turn off the statistical function, the measurement result will only show the real-time measurement value. Statistical function is turned off by default. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 67...
  • Page 86 Select the layout of the screen windows. The layout types are as follows: Single  Stacked 2  Grid 1,2  Grid 2x2  4. Data Select the displayed data of the trace. 5. Format Select the displayed format of the trace. 68 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 87: Analog Modulation Analysis

    Press Meas Setup, you can set the "EqLFP" again. It specifies the EqLPF bandwidth of the signal to be analyzed. The measurement accuracy will be impacted if this value isn't set precisely. The EqLPF is an additional low pass filter. It can conveniently SSA3000X Plus User Manual 69...

  • Page 88: Sweep And Functions

    RF Trigger: Activates the trigger condition that starts the next sweep if the detected RF envelops  voltage rises to a level set by the RF trigger level. External: The trigger even is the rising or falling edge of the external trigger signal.  70 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 89: Sweep

    Select "single" or "continue" type for sweep. Press Sweep into the menu. When "single" sweep type is selected, it will start a new sweep if meets the trigger even, after press the menu button "single". Single Sweep  Continue Sweep  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 71...

  • Page 90: Chapter 4 System Settings

    When Reset & Clear is selected, the device will recall the initial config and all user data and settings will be erased. Power on Line 4.1.2.6 Set whether the instrument will start automatically after power-on. Default does not automatically start. 72 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 91: Interface

    The port number can be set to 5900~5999. When the port number is set beyond the range, a prompt pops up at the bottom of the screen, and the port number is automatically set to the maximum or minimum value. After modifying the port number, VNC needs to be reopened. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 73...

  • Page 92: Calibration

    If the temperature difference is greater than 2°, the device will be self-calibrated. 4.1.5 System Info 4.1.5.1 System Info Product Model, Serial and HOST ID  Software Version and Hardware Version  Option Information  Figure 4-2 System Info 74 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 93: Date And Time

    Set system time, and the display status and display format of system time. System time can be set to "ymd", "mdy" or "dmy" formats. System time is displayed in "ymd" format in the middle of the status bar by default. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 75...

  • Page 94: Self Test

    0 ~ 100% Unit None Knob Step Direction Key Step 4.2.2 Screenshot Toggle between normal and inverse color for images of the display saved to storage. The color of traces is not inversed in inverse mode. 76 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 95: Touch Settings

    4.2.3 Touch Settings You can turn on or off touch screen settings and touch assistance. Touch assistance can be moved to any position on the screen after the touch screen settings are opened. Figure 4-6 Touch assistance SSA3000X Plus User Manual 77...

  • Page 96: Power Saving

    Toggling the status of the annotation function won’t do that, however. 4.2.6 Display Line Open or Close Display Line or move the location. The display line can be used as a reference for reading. 78 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 97: File

    They are saved in ASCII format, which can be 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 SSA3000X Plus User Manual 79...

  • Page 98: Save

    4.3.8 Operate Browser Browse files or directories; use the knob or direction keys to select the corresponding item. Open/Load Open the selected folder or load the selected file. Back Return to previous directory Select All 80 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 99: Shortcut Key

    Table 4-3 Default Preset of Spectrum Analyzer Mode Parameter Default Frequency Center Freq 750 MHz Start Freq 0 Hz Stop Freq 1.5 GHz Freq Offset 0 Hz Freq Step Auto, Span /10 Signal Track Span Span 1.5 GHz X Scale Linear SSA3000X Plus User Manual 81...
  • Page 100 External Trigger Rising TG Level -20 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 82 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 101 Marker Fn Select Marker Marker Fn N dB BW -3 dB Read Out Frequency Freq Counter Peak Cont Peak Peak Table Peak Threshold -140 dBm Peak Excursion 15 dB Peak Type Sort By Ampt Mode SSA3000X Plus User Manual 83...
  • Page 102 3 MHz Freq Offset 3 MHz Harmonics Fundamental Auto Freq Step Auto Harmonic Num Select Harmonic System** Language English Power On Preset Power on Line Disable IP Config DHCP Auto Cal Close Time Date Set Format 84 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 103 Free Run Video Trigger 0 dBm External Trigger Rising Trace Select Trace Num of Trace Layout Grid 1,2 Data of Trace A Time Data of Trace B Spec Marker Select Trace Select Marker Marker Type Normal SSA3000X Plus User Manual 85...
  • Page 104 Grid 2x2 Data of Trace A IQ Meas Time Format of Trace A Constellation Data of Trace B Spec Format of Trace B Log Mag Data of Trace C Syms/Errs Format of Trace C Log Mag 86 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 105: Couple

    Attenuation Input attenuation has coupling relationship with Ref Level and the preamp. Please refer to introduction of "amplitude". RBW has a coupling relationship with the span. Please refer to the introduction of the "Resolution Bandwidth". SSA3000X Plus User Manual 87...

  • Page 106: Help

    4.4.4 Save Quickly save a file, according to File->’Save Type’ settings. By default, pressing Save will save screenshots in .PNG format. If there is an external memory, it will be saved to the external memory first. 88 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 107: Chapter 5 Programming Overview

    Install NI-VISA on your PC for VXI driver. Or without NI-VISA, using socket or telnet in your PC’s Operating System. Connect the analyzer to PC or the local area network with a LAN cable Switch on the analyzer SSA3000X Plus User Manual 89...

  • Page 108: Gpib: Connecting The Analyzer Via The Usb-Host Port

    Connect the analyzer USB Host port to a PC’s GPIB card port, with SIGLENT USB-GPIB adaptor. Switch on the analyzer Figure 5-4 SIGLENT USB-GPIB Adaptor Press button on the front panel System→Interface→GPIB to enter the GPIB number. The analyzer will be detected automatically as a new GPIB point. 90 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 109: Build Communication

    Click Unzip, the installation process will automatically launch after unzipping files. If your computer needs to install .NET Framework 4, its setup process will auto start. The NI-VISA installing dialog is shown above. Click Next to start the installation process. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 91...
  • Page 110 Click Next, dialog shown as above. Click Next twice, in the License Agreement dialog, select the “I accept the above 2 License Agreement(s).”, and click Next, dialog shown as below: Click Next to run installation. 92 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 111: Build Communication Using Sockets/Telnet

    Before you can use sockets LAN, you must select the analyzer’s sockets port number to use: Standard mode: Available on port 5025. Use this port for programming.  Telnet mode: The telnet SCPI service is available on port 5024.  SSA3000X Plus User Manual 93...

  • Page 112: Remote Control Capabilities

    Click the “Input/Output” option button and click the “Query” option button in order to view the operation information. Note: The “*IDN?” command (known as the Identification Query) returns the instrument manufacturer, instrument model, serial number, and other identification information. 94 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 113 Select Manual Entry of LAN instrument, select Next, and enter the IP address as shown. Click Finish to establish the connection: Note: Leave the LAN Device Name BLANK or the connection will fail. After a brief scan, the connection should be shown under Network Devices: SSA3000X Plus User Manual 95...

  • Page 114: Easy Spectrum Software

     An EMI receiver perform EMI Pre-compliance test including pre-scan, peak search, final scan and  report generating. For the further description of the software, please refer to the online help embedded in this software. 96 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

  • Page 115: Web Control

    PC and mobile terminals, without any extra driver be installed. This provides remote controlling and monitoring capabilities. Screenshot and firmware update are also supported. *Web browser with HTML5 supported like Google Chrome or Firefox are recommended. SSA3000X Plus User Manual 97...

  • Page 116: Chapter 6 Service And Support

    (2) Press System ->Self Test ->Key Test to check if all the keys are working properly. (3) If a key is not working, the numeric keyboard connection might be loose or the numeric keyboard is broken. Do not disassemble the instrument by yourself and contact SIGLENT. 98 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...
  • Page 117 LAN_PLUG_IN Ethernet cable plug in LAN_PLUG_OUT Ethernet cable plug out IP_CONFLICT IP address conflict IP_INVALID IP address invalid NETM_INVALID Netmask address invalid GWAY_INVALID Gateway address invalid Device error(600~799) LIC_INVALID License invalid ADC_ERROR Warning, ADC overload SSA3000X Plus User Manual 99...

  • Page 118: Contact Us

    6557 Cochran Rd Solon, Ohio 44139 Tel: 440-398-5800 Toll Free: 877-515-5551 Fax: 440-399-1211 Email: info@siglent.com Website: www.siglentamerica.com Europe SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GmbH ADD: Liebigstrasse 2-20, Gebaeude 14, 22113 Hamburg Germany Tel: +49(0)-819-95946 Fax: +49(0)-819-95947 Email: info-eu@siglent.com Website: www.siglenteu.com 100 SSA3000X Plus User Manual...

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