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Spectrum Analyzer
GSP-930
QUICK START GUIDE
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82SP-93000MA1
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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  • Page 1 Spectrum Analyzer GSP-930 QUICK START GUIDE GW INSTEK PART NO. 82SP-93000MA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BASIC OPERATION ............35 View a Signal ........35 Interface Configuration ......38 APPENDIX ..............44 Replace the Clock Battery ..... 44 GSP-930 Default Settings ..... 45 GSP-930 Specifications ......47 GSP-930 Dimensions ......56 Declaration of Conformity ....57...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition.

  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the General  instrument. Guideline Avoid severe impact or rough handling that  CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the  instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for ...
  • Page 6 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Rating: 10.8V, 6 cell Li-ion battery Battery  Turn off the power and remove the power cord  CAUTION before installing or removing the battery. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning  Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild ...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted Disposal municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
  • Page 8 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED This chapter provides a brief overview of the GSP-930, the package contents, instructions for first time use and an introduction to the front panel, rear panel and GUI. GSP-930 Introduction ............8 Main Features......................... 8 Accessories ..............10 Package Contents ......................11...

  • Page 10: Gsp-930 Introduction

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide GSP-930 Introduction The GSP-930 is the most advanced spectrum analyzer GW Instek has produced to date. The GSP-930 features a split window display to view data in spectrum, topographic or spectrographic views. Main Features 9kHz~3GHz bandwidth Performance ...
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED Channel power measurement  Demodulation analyzer  Diverse marker functions and features with  Peak Table Sequence function to automatically perform pre-  programmed sequential operations Optional battery operation  8.4 inch color LCD (800600) Interface  On-screen menu icons ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories Region dependant User manual Region dependant Power cord Options Option number Description Opt1. Tracking generator Opt2. Battery (11.1V/5200mAH Li-ion battery) Opt3. GPIB interface (IEEE 488 bus) Optional Part number Description...

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check the contents before using the GSP-930. Opening the box Main unit Power cord x1 (region Contents   (may include optional dependent) (single unit) GPIB, TG output) Optional battery pack  Quick Start manual ...

  • Page 14: Appearance

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Appearance GSP-930 Front Panel Function Main Control File keys display keys keys keys Power key Marker keys CONTROL FILE Spectrum Analyzer GSP-930 9 kHz 3 GHz Frequency BW/Avg Meas File MARKER STATE Limit Quick Span Sweep...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Sets the span, with options for full Span span, zero span and last span. Sets the amplitude reference level, Amplitude attenuation, pre-amplifier controls, scale and other options for attenuation and scale. Automatically searches the peak Autoset signal with maximum amplitude and displays it with appropriate horizontal and vertical scales.
  • Page 16 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Sets the triggering modes. Trigger File utilities options File File The Quick Save utility allows you Quick Save to save either the state, trace, screen limit line, correction or sequence with only a single press. Save the trace, state etc., and save Save options.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED The Mode key sets the spectrum Mode analyzer to either Spectrum or Power Meter mode. The System key shows system System information, settings and other system related functions. Turns the instrument on/off. Power key Edit values, select listed items. Scroll wheel Increment/decrement values (in Arrow keys...
  • Page 18 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide The numeric Numeric keypad keypad is used to enter vales and parameters. It is often used in conjunction with BK SP the arrow keys and scroll wheel. Enter The Tracking Generator (TG) TG output port output source.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    GETTING STARTED Rear Panel IF OUT DVI-I USB-B, Power port LAN port socket RS232 port TRIG IN/GATE AC 100 AC 100 240V 240V 60 Hz 60 Hz 82W MAX. 82W MAX. IN port ALARM OUT/ OPEN COLLECTOR REF OUT REF IN Battery cover/ GPIB port Optional...
  • Page 20 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Voltage: 10.8V Battery pack Capacity: 5200mAH BNC female reference input. REF IN BNC female reference output: REF OUT 10MHz, 50Ω impedance Security Lock BNC female open collector Alarm ALARM OUT output. BNC female 3.3V CMOS trigger TRIG IN/GATE IN input/gated sweep input.

  • Page 21: Display

    GETTING STARTED Display Attenuation Date Marker level and time information LXI icon Function menu Scale and Reference Sweep level settings Trigger Traces and settings waveforms Pre-amp settings Trace and Entry / Detection Message settings area Frequency/Bandwidth Status icons settings Displays the reference level. Reference level Displays the vertical scale (attenuation) of the Attenuation...
  • Page 22 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Sweep icon that shows the sweep Sweep settings status. Trigger icon that shows the trigger Trigger settings status. Pre-amplifier icon that shows the Pre-amp settings Pre-amplifier status. Trace icon that shows the trace type Trace and...

  • Page 23: Status Icon Overview

    GETTING STARTED Status Icon Overview Indicates that the pre amplifier is PreAmp Shown when running on AC power. Shown when the AC power is AC Charge charging the battery. Alarm buzzer output is currently Alarm Off off. Alarm buzzer output is currently Alarm On Indicates that the amplitude-shift is Amplitude Offset...
  • Page 24 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Indicates that the system is now External Lock locked and refers to the external reference input signal External trigger signal is being External Trigger used. Trace math is being used. Math Shown when a sequence is running.

  • Page 25: First Use Instructions

    GETTING STARTED First Use Instructions Use the procedures below when first using the GSP-930 to tilt the stand, insert the battery pack, power up the instrument, setting the internal clock, the wake-up clock, updating the firmware and restoring the default settings. Lastly, the Conventions sections will introduce you to the basic operating conventions used throughout the user manual.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery Pack

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Inserting the Battery Pack The GSP-930 has an optional battery pack. The Description battery should be inserted before power is connected to the AC power socket and before the unit is turned on. 1. Ensure the power is off and the AC power is Steps disconnected.

  • Page 27: Power Up

    2. The power button exterior will be lit blue to indicate that the GSP-930 is in standby mode. 3. Press the power button to turn the GSP-930 on. 4. The power button will turn orange and the GSP-930 will start to boot up.

  • Page 28: Power Down

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Power Down The GSP-930 has two methods to power down: Description Normal and Forced Power Down. The normal power down method will save the system state and end any running processes. The state is saved for the next time the instrument is turned back on.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date, Time And Wake-Up Clock

    GETTING STARTED Setting the Date, Time and Wake-Up Clock The GSP-930 can be setup to power-up Description automatically using the Wakeup Clock function. This feature is useful to wake-up the instrument early and eliminate settling time. Example: Set the System Date to March 1, 2012 System Date 1.
  • Page 30 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide The System Time will be shown at the top of the Note display. Example: Set the GSP-930 to wake up at 9.00 System Wake-Up Clock 1. Press >Date/Time[F4]>Wake-Up System Clock[F3]>Clock[F1]. 2. Press Clock[F1] to choose a clock (1 ~ 7).

  • Page 31: Firmware Update

    The GSP-930 allows the firmware to be Description updated by end-users. Before using the GSP- 930, please check the GW Instek website or ask your local distributor for the latest firmware. Before updating the firmware, please check the System version firmware version.

  • Page 32: Restoring Default Settings

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide 6. The spectrum analyzer will automatically find the firmware on the USB flash drive and start to update the firmware. When finished, the message “Upgrade is finished” will be shown at the bottom of the screen followed by “Rebooting”.

  • Page 33: Conventions

    The F1 to F7 function keys on the right side of Soft Menu keys the display correspond directly to the soft- menu keys on their left. F1 ~ F7 function keys Soft-menu keys CONTROL FILE Spectrum Analyzer GSP-930 9 kHz 3 GHz Frequency BW/Avg Meas File MARKER STATE...
  • Page 34 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Toggle State & Input Parameter Pressing this menu key will allow you to toggle the state of the function between Auto and Man(ual) state. When in the Man state, the parameter value can be manually edited. Use...
  • Page 35 GETTING STARTED Parameter input Numerical keypad Scroll Wheel BK SP Enter Directional arrow keys Backspace, Enter keys Parameter values can be entered using the numeric keypad, the scroll wheel and occasionally with the arrow keys. When prompted to enter a parameter, use the Using the numeric number keys (0~9), the decimal key (.) and the keypad...
  • Page 36 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Use the scroll wheel to alter the current value. Using the scroll Clockwise increases the value, anti-clockwise wheel decreases the value. Use the directional arrows to select discrete Directional arrows parameters or to alter values by a coarser resolution than the scroll wheel.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ASIC OPERATION The Basic Operation chapter in this Quick Start Guide only covers a few basic operations: how to view a signal, how to use a marker to make a measurement and how to setup the LXI interface. For comprehensive operating instructions, please see the user manual on the accompanying User Manual CD.
  • Page 38 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide 3. Press >Center[F1] and enter 10MHz. This Frequency is the output frequency of the REF out signal. 4. Press >Ref Level[F1] and set the reference Amplitude level to 20dB. 5. Press and enter a span of 1MHz. This Span will set the start frequency to 9.5HZ and the...
  • Page 39 BASIC OPERATION Using the Marker Function...

  • Page 40: Interface Configuration

    User Manual CD for further details. Configure the LAN and LXI Interface The GSP-930 is a class C LXI compliant instrument. The LXI specification allows instrumentation to be configured for basic remote control or monitoring over a LAN.
  • Page 41 BASIC OPERATION 1. Press >More 1/2[F7]>RmtInterface> System LAN[F2]>LAN Config[F1] to set the LAN settings: Sets the IP address. IP Address[F1] Sets the subnet mask. Subnet Mask[F2] Default Gateway[F3] Sets the default gateway. Sets the DNS server address DNS Server[F4] Toggles the LAN LAN Config[F5] configuration between DHCP and manual settings.
  • Page 42 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide ABCDE FGHIJ KLMNO Lowercase PQRST Return Password> UVWXY Return Return Menu tree to enter the password 3. The password appears on the bottom of the screen as it is created. Password 4. Press to confirm setting the password.
  • Page 43 The Welcome Page lists all the LXI and LAN Welcome Page configuration settings as well as the instrument identification. The instrument identification can be turned on/off from this page. The LXI icon in the GSP-930 display will Note flash when the Identification setting is turned on.
  • Page 44 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide The View & Modify Configuration allows you View & Modify to modify the LAN settings from the browser. Configuration A password must be entered to alter the settings. Password: lxiWNpwd [Note: if1 N wd...
  • Page 45 BASIC OPERATION The Get Image page allows the browser to Get Image remotely capture a screenshot of the GSP-930 display. For further details, please see the programming Note manual, available on the GW Instek web site @ www.gwinstek.com.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    The system clock and wake-up clock keep time Background using a button battery. Battery type: CR2032, 3V, 210mAh 1. Turn off the GSP-930 and Connection remove the battery cover and battery (if connected). 2. Replace the battery with the same type and...

  • Page 47: Gsp-930 Default Settings

    APPENDIX GSP-930 Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the spectrum analyzer (Function settings/Test settings). Frequency Center Frequency: 1.5GHz Start Frequency: 0Hz Stop Frequency: 3GHz CF Step: Auto Frequency Offset: 0Hz Span Span: 3GHz Amplitude Reference level: 0.00dBm...
  • Page 48 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Meas ACPR: Off OCBW: Off AM Analysis: Off FM Analysis: Off Ear phone Out: Off NdB BW: Off Phase Jitter: Off SEM: Off TOI: Off CNR/CSO/CTB: Off Limit Line Limit lines: Off Pass/Fail Test: Off Sequence...

  • Page 49: Gsp-930 Specifications

    APPENDIX GSP-930 Specifications The specifications apply when the GSP is powered on for at least 30 minutes to warm-up to a temperature of 20˚C to 30˚C, unless specified otherwise. Frequency Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz Resolution 1 Hz...
  • Page 50 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Phase Noise Offset from Fc =1 GHz; RBW = 1 Carrier kHz, VBW = 10 Hz; Average ≥ 40 Typical 10 kHz <-88 dBc/Hz Typical 100 kHz <-95 dBc/Hz Typical 1 MHz <-113 dBc/Hz Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Filter...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX 1 dB Gain Compression Typical ;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Total Power at 1st > 0 dBm Mixer preamp. off ;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Typical Total Power at the > -22 dBm Preamp preamp. on mixer power level (dBm)= input power (dBm)-attenuation (dB) Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)
  • Page 52 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Absolute Point Center=160 MHz ; RBW 10 kHz; VBW 1 kHz; span 100 kHz; log scale; 1 dB/div; peak detector; 20 to 30°C; signal 0 dBm Preamp off ± 0.3 dB Ref level 0 dBm;...
  • Page 53 APPENDIX Spurious Response Second Harmonic Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 Intercept dB attenuation Typical +35 dBm ; 10 MHz < fc < 775 MHz Typical ; 775 MHz ≤ fc < 1.5 GHz +60 dBm Third-order Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 Intercept dB attenuation >...
  • Page 54 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Power for Option Connector Type SMB male Voltage/Current DC +7V / 500 mA max With short-circuit protection USB Host Connector Type A plug Protocol Version 2.0 Supports Full/High/Low speed MicroSD Socket Protocol SD 1.1 Supported Cards...
  • Page 55 APPENDIX IF Output Connector Type SMA female Impedance 50 ohm Nominal IF Frequency 886 MHz Nominal Output level -25 dBm 10 dB attenuation; RF input: 0 dBm @ 1 GHz; Earphone Output Connector Type 3.5mm stereo jack, wired for mono operation Video Output Connector Type DVI-I ( integrated analog...
  • Page 56 GSP-930 Quick Start Guide Tracking Generator (Optional) Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz Output Power -50 dBm to 0 dBm in 0.5 dB steps Absolute Accuracy ± 0.5 dB @160 MHz, -10 dBm, Source attenuation 10 dB, 20 to 30°C...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX Power -30 dBm to +5 dBm: Measurement 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.10 dB Uncertainty typical ±0.30 dB max. @ 25 °C 3 GHz to 6 GHz: ±0.15 dB typical ±0.30 dB max. +5 dBm to +12 dBm: 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.15 dB typical ±0.30 dB max.

  • Page 58: Gsp-930 Dimensions

    GSP-930 Quick Start Guide GSP-930 Dimensions...

  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    No. 69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Spectrum Analyzer Model Number: GSP-930 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC).

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