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AVCOM PSA-2500C User Manual

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WARNING – THE ANALYZER'S ETHERNET CONTROLLER IS FUNCTIONALLY A
ETHERNET-TO-SERIAL ADAPTER AND THE BAUD RATE IS FOR THE SERIAL SIDE.
DO NOT CHANGE THE BAUD RATE FROM THE FACTORY SETTING. IF YOU DO THE
GUI WILL DISPLAY A "FAIL:GET START PACKET ERROR." MOST ANALYZERS
REQUIRE A 115,200 BAUD RATE EXCEPT FOR THE –SBS, -CLM, TRSA, AND –DRSA
ANALYZERS WHICH REQUIRE 230,400 BAUD RATE.
Avcom of Virginia
7729 Pocoshock Way
Richmond, VA 23235
USA
Remote Graphical User Interface
(GUI) User Guide
v2.9.7 and greater
GUI User Guide v7
Printed July 2012

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  • Page 1 GUI WILL DISPLAY A “FAIL:GET START PACKET ERROR.” MOST ANALYZERS REQUIRE A 115,200 BAUD RATE EXCEPT FOR THE –SBS, -CLM, TRSA, AND –DRSA ANALYZERS WHICH REQUIRE 230,400 BAUD RATE. Avcom of Virginia GUI User Guide v7 7729 Pocoshock Way Printed July 2012...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DAQ script. There are many cell comments that describe the valid inputs and applications. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com – PHONE 1.804.794.2500 – FAX 1.804.794.8284...

  • Page 3: General Overview

    Memory Waveform Downloads – GUI v2.9.4 and above supports remote control and memory waveform downloads from the new LCD color display Portable Spectrum Analyzer PSA-2500C and Rack Mount Spectrum Analyzer SNG-2500C. PSA-2500C SNG-2500C • NEW! Adjust the Preset name and Peak Level indicator font sizes with the Presets>Adjust Font Size feature.

  • Page 4: Analyzer Notes

    SitePlayer are limited to direct ethernet connection with a crossover cable and in small networks. Larger networks with more data traffic tend to cause the SitePlayer to lockup. If you have a SitePlayer model, please call AVCOM to get your analyzer upgraded to the new ethernet hardware.

  • Page 5: Gui Installation

    ONLY. One possible solution is to install and run the GUI as a user with administrator privileges. Another is to set the /Program Files/Avcom of Virginia/ folder permission for all users to “Full Control” in the Security tab. If you experience problems installing the GUI or modifying GUI menus, or contact your IT department.

  • Page 6: Gui Controls

    7. Span Slider and Numeric Controls - Used to set the desired span. Span is measured across the entire graph. 8. Center Frequency (CF) Slider and Numeric Controls - Used to set the desired CF. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...
  • Page 7 5.2 ADVANCED CONTROLS 1. Quintech and ETL Switch controls – The AVCOM GUI supports controlling several ETL and Quintech RF switch models. Go to Configure>RF Switched to configure the List for your devices and to opt to display these controls.
  • Page 8 GUI controls, so the GUI controls are now indicators. See Section 7 of this document for more details. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com – PHONE 1.804.794.2500 – FAX 1.804.794.8284...
  • Page 9 6. Frequency Step – Sets the CF step size taken during Sweep. 7. Sweep Interval – Sets how often the CF step is taken. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...
  • Page 10 Download memory downloads traces saved in the spectrum analyzer. This item is only enabled when • connected to a new PSA-2500C, SNG-2500C, or LAN default connection type PSA or MSA series analyzer, but not a SitePlayer type. Save Single stores the active (white) waveform to a .SIN file. Older GUIs saved a single to a .AVC file •...
  • Page 11 Envelope Persistence shows both the maximum and minimum amplitude for each point with a dotted yellow line. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com – PHONE 1.804.794.2500 – FAX 1.804.794.8284...
  • Page 12 # Windows to Show – selections of more than 1 put the GUI into Master GUI mode for monitoring multiple analyzers simultaneously. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com – PHONE 1.804.794.2500 – FAX 1.804.794.8284...
  • Page 13 • Help Wizard – Runs the wizard to help you connect to your SA and configure your SA List. • AVCOM Home page – If connected to the internet, opens the AVCOM home page for product • information. About – Displays GUI version and AVCOM contact information.

  • Page 14: Spectrum Analyzer Ethernet Setup

    1. Select Ethernet in Connection Type. 2. If known, enter the IP of the SA you want to configure. Otherwise, select the network adapter from Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...
  • Page 15 REQUIRE A 115,200 BAUD RATE EXCEPT FOR THE –SBS, -CLM, TRSA, AND –DRSA ANALYZERS WHICH REQUIRE 230,400 BAUD RATE. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com – PHONE 1.804.794.2500 – FAX 1.804.794.8284...

  • Page 16: Managing Spectrum Analyzer List Profiles

    6. Presets and RF Inputs may be customized in those tabs if desired. NOTE – “Modify” can be used to change an existing profile Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...
  • Page 17 Before the GUI can connect and control a portable spectrum analyzer (PSA and MSA models) go to the analyzer’s Menu 5 and set SCOM ON. RSA models require no local setup besides applying power. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...

  • Page 18: Gui Network

    8. GUI Network AVCOM GUI v2.8.1 and greater has a feature that allows multiple GUIs to connect to the same AVCOM spectrum analyzer (SA) simultaneously through a central GUI acting as the waveform server as shown in Figure 1. The arrowed lines indicate the direct lines of communication.
  • Page 19 Server select the new SA List item for the SA and watch it run. In the Remote GUIs select the SA List item for the GUI Server and the Remote GUI should display the signal as if it were connected directly to the SA. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...
  • Page 20 SA Control conflicts when another GUI turns on Control since more than one GUI has control. Avcom of Virginia – 7729 Pocoshock Way – Richmond – Virginia - 23235 – USA www.avcomofva.com –...

  • Page 21: Terms And Conditions

    Repair cycle time of 21 business days upon return of unit to the factory Customer Service Center. • AVCOM shall not be liable for cost of repairs or replacement of parts or components due to physical damage, product misuse or abuse and unauthorized modifications or repair.

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