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Page 3 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Ordering information This guide is issued as part of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. The order number for a published guide is AG 290 004. The following table shows the order numbers for the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Product Packages.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
..........xvi Chapter 1 Overview About the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer ....2 What’s new .
Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 2 General Operation Connecting the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer ....10 connector ......... . . 10 connector .
Page 7 ......42 Changing the IP port used by the 9101 ..... . 42 Configuring a printer .
Page 8 Working with communication systems and frequency settings ..81 Selecting a communication system on the 9101 ....81 Setting up a new communication system .
Page 9 ......91 Copying traces inside the 9101 ......92 Storing and loading traces .
Page 10 ......188 Loading an external coupling loss file to the 9101 ... . 188...
Page 11 ........192 Copying configuration files from the 9101 to the PC .
Page 12 ........231 Publication History 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 13: About This Guide
About This Guide – “Purpose and scope” on page xii – “Assumptions” on page xii – “Related information” on page xii – “Technical assistance” on page xii – “Conventions” on page xiii 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 14: Purpose And Scope
About This Guide Purpose and scope Purpose and scope The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to install, configure, use, and troubleshoot the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. Addi- tionally, this guide provides a description of Aeroflex’s warranty,...
Page 15: Conventions
A plus sign + indicates simulta- Press neous keystrokes. Alt+f,s A comma indicates consecutive Press keystrokes. A slanted bracket indicates On the menu bar, click Start > Program Files choosing a submenu from menu. xiii 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 16 About This Guide Conventions Table 3 Symbol conventions This symbol represents a general hazard. This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock. NOTE This symbol represents a note indicating related information or tip. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 17: Safety Notes
Safety Notes This chapter provides the safety notes for the 9101 Handheld Spec- trum Analyzer. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 18: Safety Warnings
WARNING Only use a 50  N-type connector to connect to the RF port of the 9101. Use of any other connector may result in damage of the instrument. WARNING Do not cover the ventilation slits (at the bottom left-hand corner and on the top).
Page 19: Overview
Overview Chapter 1 This chapter provides a general description of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “About the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer” on page 2 – “What’s new” on page 2 –...
Page 20: About The 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
Chapter 1 Overview About the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer About the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer The 9101 is a lightweight, full-featured spectrum analyzer for many applications: – Used in mobile phone repair to detect and locate faulty mobile phone parts and components.
Page 21: Version 5.20
A and trace B. – New look and feel of the parameter windows – Direct printing – New Printer Config menu – RMS Option with RMS detector – Frequency counter 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 22: Version 3.00
“Checking general settings” on page NOTE These features are available for serial numbers 5004001 and higher. Version 2.21 Improvements: – Frequency offset corrected for small span (< 200 kHz) and long sweep time (> 5 s) 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 23: Version 2.20
Filter transient time improved for combination of 200 kHz span and 10 Hz video bandwidth so that measurement is calibrated Rework of IP address input Version 1.54 Redesigned user interface (colors, softkeys, graph) New menu structure AM/FM demodulation 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 24: Features And Capabilities
– Remote control via RS-232 and Ethernet Options and accessories The following options and acessories are available: Table 4 Accessories for the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Order Description number AG 248 640 1205 RF Probe 20 dB (includes N to BNC...
Page 25: Physical Description
The 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer is delivered with the 9100 Data Exchange Software which can also be ordered separately. The user-accessible parts of the 9101 can be broken down into several sections: – Front panel with large screen, softkeys, numeric, cursor and func- tion keys.
Page 26 Maintaining your unit Please take also advantage of our Frequently Asked Questions and our electronic newsletter, both available on the Internet. Further questions regarding the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer can be directed to support-muc@aeroflex.com. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 27: General Operation
This chapter describes the instrument’s functions that are independent of the selected mode. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Connecting the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer” on page 10 – “Powering up the unit” on page 13 –...
Page 28: Connecting The 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
9101. If you have a 50  shielded RF cable with a BNC connector (male), use an N to BNC adapter to connect the cable to the 9101. Aeroflex offers an appropriate adapter; see section “Options and accessories” on...
Page 29: Ext . Ref . In / Ext . Trig . Connector
9101 settings. The link between the device under test and the 9101 Handheld Spec- trum Analyzer may be attenuated, for example because the link is an antenna or includes a power splitter, or a long cable. The effect of the...
Page 30: Serial (Rs-232) Connector
“SCPI Command Reference” on page 105. Use a null modem (PC to PC) cable to connect the 9101 to a controlling connector The 9101 can also be controlled via local area network (LAN) using a TCP/IP connection. The LAN connector is located on the left side of the instrument.
Page 31: Powering Up The Unit
Powering up the unit Powering up the unit The 9101 is switched on and off using the power switch located at the top of the instrument. It takes about 55 seconds for the 9101 to load and start its software.
Page 32: Display
– When the LED is flashing yellow quickly and permanently, there is a problem with the battery or the charger. Please report this problem to a Aeroflex service center. NOTE Signal level measurement results may be impaired when the battery is low, that means when the battery has less than 10% of its nominal capacity.
Page 33: Results Area
Icons on the display Symbol Meaning The 9101 is taking its operating current from the bat- tery. The colored area marks how much of the capac- ity is still available. For 30% or more, the area is indicated in yellow; from 10% to 30%, the area is shown in red, and in white for less than 10%.
Page 34 Icons on the display Symbol Meaning Demodulation is switched on so that the 9101 emits the demodulated signal at the loudspeaker. Other screen elements The bar to the left of the vertical axis carries some or all of the elements...
Page 35: Trace Finder
65. The RMS detector is Peak available if the 9132 RMS Detector Option is installed Sample and activated on your 9101. Shows the currently selected trace mode for the (ACT) respective trace. The background color of the text coincides with the color of the graph. For more infor-...
Page 36: Input Field
The function keys have specific functions which do not change. There- fore they are sometimes also referred to as “hardkeys“ in contrast to the softkeys, whose functions change with the description given on the screen. The function keys are: 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 37 Direct access to the center frequency input field within the Frequency menu. Span Direct access to the frequency span input field within the Frequency menu. Direct access to the reference level input field. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 38: Cursor Keys
On some input fields, you can enter text instead, as on a mobile phone. Invalid entries If you enter an invalid number or string, the 9101 beeps and corrects the entry to the closest valid value. The ± key offers an additional feature. After connecting a PCL printer to the 9101 you can print screens directly by pressing this key.
Page 39: Enter Keys
When an input field is entered, all digits are marked. By pressing the backspace key, the entire entry is deleted. Softkeys The functions of the softkeys change with the description on the screen given next to the respective key. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 40 Vertical (function) softkeys The vertical softkeys allow you to change the settings of the 9101. The vertical softkeys in the 9101 carry out one of the following func- tions: – Normal settings – by pushing the softkey, an entry field appears on the top of the display, allowing you to enter numerical or alphanu- merical data.
Page 41: Entering Numbers And Text
When the 9101 software expects a numerical entry, pressing a numeric field key results in the appropriate digit to appear in the input field. The 9101 may or may not allow you to enter a decimal number or a signed value, so the keys for the decimal point and for changing the sign of the number are either active or not.
Page 42: Filling In A Text Input Field
9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer resumes the old value, sounding an error beep. Example: After entering a new (invalid) attenuation value of 60 dB, the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer sounds a long beep and sets the attenuation back to the previous value. Filling in a text input field Some input fields can be filled with alphanumerical text instead.
Page 43: Changing The Input
B ACKSPACE key. Selecting the measurement mode The 9101 provides different measurement modes: – The spectrum analysis mode is most versatile. It provides most of the options included in all other modes. For more information on this mode, refer to page –...
Page 44: Working With The Markers
Figure 6 Example of markers The 9101 includes powerful and easy-to-use marker functions. Up to six markers can be used; up to five of them can be delta markers. Markers are easy to place and you can easily affect the center frequency and the reference level upon a keypress.
Page 45: Disabling A Marker
5 and 6 by pressing the softkey. 3 To disable the marker completely, push the softkey until “OFF“ is highlighted. To turn the delta marker into a normal marker displaying absolute values again toggle the softkey to “ON“. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 46: Setting A Marker On A Frequency Relative To Marker 1
). If you use more than four markers you can display the Mkr More softkeys for marker 5 and 6 by pressing the softkey. Marker to Ref. Lvl 4 Push the softkey. The reference level changes to the level of the selected marker. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 47: Assigning The Marker Frequency To Fstep
Example of limit lines in spectrum analysis Overview A very useful feature of the 9101 is the possibility to set limits for the trace A results. These are displayed on the screen and the 9101 can show if the results exceed the limits.
Page 48: Using Simple Limits
Figure 7. These limits can be entered with a comfortable tool on a PC and loaded to the 9101 via RS-232 or LAN interface. A set of limit lines can be used to define a measurement template. There are versatile tools around these limits available on the 9101, such as a fail counter, a beep when a failure occurs, or a measurement hold function upon failure.
Page 49: Defining Upper And Lower Limits
The lower limit line is moved to the new value. Using limit templates Limits can be comfortably defined with a PC-based tool and loaded to the 9101. This is described in full detail in chapter “9100 Data Exchange Software” on page 167.
Page 50: Deleting Limit Files In The 9101
(pressing E aborts the process before the file is deleted). Delete All b. To delete all limit files stored in the 9101, push . Confirm by pressing E Templates NTER , if you really want to delete all limit files.
Page 51: Viewing A Failed Measurement
Viewing a failed This feature can be useful if you want to stop the measurement and view the measured signal when it fails the limits. Note that the 9101 measurement should be set to continuous measurements. Level > Limits Evaluation...
Page 52: Returning From Remote Control To Local Mode
Chapter 2 General Operation Returning from remote control to local mode Returning from remote control to local mode To gain manual control after using the 9101 under remote control, press E SCAPE Checking general settings This section covers information about the unit, setting display bright- ness, time and date, and configuring the remote control interfaces of the 9101.
Page 53: Reviewing The Calibration
Aeroflex recommends a calibration interval of one year. The 9101 stores the date of the last calibration by a Aeroflex-certified lab and the date when the next calibration is due. In addition, you can document when the calibration date has been reviewed last.
Page 54: Checking Installed Options
5004001 and higher. Checking installed Aeroflex provides different application programs and options for the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. These may or may not be active on options your instrument. To check which options are actually installed on your...
Page 55: Enabling And Disabling Beeps
NTER , or change the current value with the U cursor keys. The 9101 display uses the new brightness values. Figure 10 General Settings menu NOTE The display setting for adjusting the brightness is not affected by a press on the P...
Page 56: Assigning A Device Name To The Instrument
Chapter 2 General Operation Checking general settings Assigning a device name A device name for the 9101 can be useful if you have several units of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. They can be identified if you to the instrument choose different names for them.
Page 57: Changing The Baud Rate On The Rs-232 Port
U cursor keys. The change takes effect immediately. NOTE This parameter is not affected by a press on the P RESET function key Back to Defaults but by a push on the softkey. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 58: Changing The Ip Address Of The 9101
9101 1 Push the M function key. System > I/O Config 2 Select The TCP/IP Config menu is displayed, showing the current TCP/IP settings. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 59 IGHT cursor keys, enter a new one and press E NTER 10 For the change to take effect, switch the 9101 off and then on again. 11 Ensure that your application on the PC addresses the 9101 using this IP address so that the two units can communicate with each other.
Page 60: Changing The Ip Address Of The Pc
PC, the PC must address the remote control applica- used by the 9101 tion within the 9101 with an IP port number. The 9101 uses a default of 49200 which can be changed easily as follows: 1 Push the M function key.
Page 61: Configuring A Printer
Chapter 2 General Operation Checking general settings You can connect a printer for direct printing via the ± key on the 9101’s Configuring a printer front panel. 1 Push the M function key. System > I/O Config > Printer Config 2 Select The printer settings are displayed.
Page 62 Chapter 2 General Operation Checking general settings Table 11 Color palette in the 9101 user interface Color number Color black grey blue green violet yellow brown The colors of the traces, the grid and the limit lines can be modified as...
Page 63: Working With Stored Settings
11 characters. In addition to using these files of parameter sets on the same 9101, you can also transfer them to a PC for backup, easy modification and amendment using a standard text editor, or for using the same param- eters on multiple 9101 instruments.
Page 64: Reusing An Instrument Settings Name
2 Select the settings file to be deleted using the U cursor keys. Alternatively, enter the settings name with the numeric keys. 3 Confirm your choice by pressing E NTER The settings file is deleted from the list. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 65: Deleting All Intrument Settings Files
The 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer has an internal time base that is used to generate the internal frequencies for the receiver. The accu- racy of the internal time base is specified in the data sheet for the 9101. If necessary, the frequency accuracy can be further improved by using an external, high-precision time base.
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Page 67: Spectrum Analysis Operation
– “Setting up the trace” on page 61 – “Storing and loading traces” on page 67 – “Special measurement functions” on page 69 – “Viewing the spectrum analysis mode parameters” on page 73 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 68: Selecting The Measurement Mode
Chapter 3 Spectrum Analysis Operation Selecting the measurement mode Selecting the measurement mode The 9101 provides different measurement modes. To select spectrum analysis mode, proceed as follows: 1 Push the M function key. The Mode menu appears. Spectrum Analysis 2 Select The Spectrum Analysis main menu appears.
Page 69: Setting Start And Stop Frequency
You can also place softkeys for the center frequency and the span available on the main menu by changing the frequency mode, see section “Changing the main menu for different frequency parameters” below. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 70: Changing The Main Menu For Different Frequency Parameters
(U for the frequency input ) to increase or decrease the current setting. The step size for an arrow keypress can be either automatically selected by the 9101, or manually adjusted. Manually setting the frequency step size...
Page 71: Selecting Rbw, Vbw And Swt
The 9101 can be set to select the video bandwidth automatically as a function of the resolution bandwidth. The sweep time (SWT) determines how long it takes for a complete sweep over the measured frequency range (span).
Page 72: Setting Up The Level Parameters
The attenuation value of 0 dB can be set only with the numeric keys to avoid accidental deactivation. The 0 dB setting should be selected carefully because too high input levels at the input may damage the instrument. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 73: Changing The Vertical Scale
Logarithmic units: dBM, dBμV, dBmV and dBV Linear units: V, mV, μV, mW, μW. Compensating gains and If the device under test is connected to the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer via an amplifier or a device attenuating the signal, such as an losses antenna or a long cable, the measurement results are wrong by the gain or loss factor.
Page 74: Turning External Device Compensation Off
Changing the input impedance Most RF applications are using an impedance of 50 other applica- tions such as cable TV apply 75 The 9101 is designed with an input impedance of 50 it can, however, be used for testing a device with an impedance of 75 ...
Page 75 NOTE Signal reflections on the cable between the 50  and the 75  device affect the measurement accuracy of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. For more accurate results, Aeroflex recom- mends using an impedance converter; such a converter will cause attenuation affecting the results.
Page 76: Applying Special Functions On The Signal
Using a trigger The 9101 can either start signal analysis at a random point in time, or start the measurement when a given signal threshold is passed. Starting measurements depending on the actual signal level is only supported in zero span mode.
Page 77 After activating the external trigger the instrument waits to receive an impulse. When an impulse is detected on the external trigger entrance one sweep is performed. Afterwards the instrument waits for the next trigger event. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 78: Performing A Limited Number Of Measurements
9101 demodulates the signal at the center position. When the 9101 is set to toggle between frequencies, it uses the marker frequencies (marker M1 is enabled if not already active). After performing and displaying a new measurement, the 9101 demodulates and outputs the received signal for a short duration.
Page 79: Setting Up The Trace
You can even select two different views of the measurement. Another possibility is to compare the actual measure- ment with an older measurement which has been stored in the 9101 and loaded to one of the trace views (see section “Storing and loading...
Page 80: Selecting The Trace Mode
The 9101 has five different modes to display a trace: mode – In actual mode, the 9101 shows a complete new measurement in each trace. Subsequent traces are independent of each other. – In hold mode, the last measurement is kept on the display;...
Page 81: Turning The Second Trace On And Off
3 The result is displayed in trace A. NOTE If trace A is on Hold, this function is not available and thus the  Subtract A – B softkey is greyed out. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 82: Adding Trace B To Trace A
B to trace A. On the left-hand side of the result area the term “Add“ will now be displayed to indicate that a mathe- matical function is being performed. 3 The result is displayed in trace A. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 83: Defining The Number Of Measurements For Averaging
The average count value that can be defined in the Trace menus averaging applies to both traces alike. The 9101 uses a recursive algorithm in which a new result is added to the older averages with a weighting factor; the description below indi- cates how to change this weighting factor.
Page 84: Copying Traces Inside The 9101
9101 screen and at the same time continue measuring or change the settings of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. The previous results in the target trace will be erased; the target trace will assume hold mode.
Page 85: Storing And Loading Traces
Storing and loading traces Figure 22 Trace A menu The 9101 provides the capability to store up to 99 traces in the 9101 and load them again at random. The stored trace can then be exam- ined or compared to a recent measurement. In addition, stored traces can also be transferred to a PC using the 9100 Data Exchange Soft- ware which is delivered with the 9101.
Page 86: Reusing A Trace Name
The input field closes and the trace is displayed. NOTE Along with the trace, the 9101 also loads the settings that were used when the trace was saved. These will overwrite the current settings such as frequency range, reference level and markers.
Page 87: Special Measurement Functions
(not the span in this case); see “Changing the channel width” on page The 9101 displays the numerical result of the channel power measure- ment on the top-left. The measured bandwidth is indicated graphically with bandwidth boundaries shown in red.
Page 88: Occupied Bandwidth (Obw)
Chapter 3 Spectrum Analysis Operation Special measurement functions The 9101 determines the adjacent channels by the channel width and channel spacing input parameters (see sections “Changing the channel spacing” “Changing the channel width” on page 72). It displays the numerical results of the adjacent channel power ratio measurements for the left (lower) and right (upper) channels on the top-left.
Page 89: Selecting The Measurement Type
In such a case, the 9101 displays “N/A” (not available) instead of the bandwidth, and the markers usually indicating the bandwidth boundaries are invisible.
Page 90: Changing The Channel Width
If the OBW measurement type is selected, the new OBW percentage value is indicated in the upper left-hand corner of the display. The 9101 recalculates the frequency range based on the new percentage value. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 91: Changing General Analyzer Parameters
Exit SCAPE function key, the softkey or the ARAM function key. To close the parameter page and change to the Main relevant main menu press the softkey. Figure 23 Spectrum analysis mode parameters 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
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Page 93: Channel Power Operation
“Changing the input impedance” on page 87 – “Setting up the trace” on page 88 – “Storing and loading traces” on page 93 – “Viewing the channel power mode parameters” on page 95 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 94: About The Channel Power Mode
This mode reduces the complexity of all the setup possibilities for defined communication systems. Several communication systems are predefined in the 9101 or can be down- loaded from a PC using the 9100 Data Exchange Software; see section “Managing communication systems for channel power measurements”...
Page 95: Channel Power
Chapter 4 Channel Power Operation About the channel power mode You can define systems and store them on the 9101. However, you can also make use of predefined systems available on the instrument. For a complete listing of the communication systems preinstalled on the instrument refer to “Preinstalled systems on the 9101”...
Page 96: Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (Acpr)
The 9101 displays the numerical results of the adjacent channel power ratio measurements for the left (lower) and right (upper) channels on the top-left. The measured bands are indicated graphically with band- width boundaries shown in red.
Page 97: Selecting The Measurement Mode
In such a case, the 9101 displays “N/A” (not available) instead of the bandwidth, and the markers usually indicating the bandwidth boundaries are invisible.
Page 98: Operating In Channel Power Mode
In channel power mode, the frequency parameters, filters and sweep time cannot be selected individually. Instead, a communication system can be selected or defined in which the 9101 shall measure the channel power; the frequency parameters are stored with the commu- nication system settings.
Page 99: Reading The Channel Power
Recall System 2 Press A scroll box appears, showing the available communication systems. Enter the system name as stored in the 9101, or move the cursor keys to move the cursor to the system to be measured. 3 Press E NTER to confirm.
Page 100: Setting Up A New Communication System
NOTE Existing systems cannot be overwritten; you must delete the old sys- tem first. If you delete a predefined system that is delivered with the 9101, it can be restored as depicted in section “Undeleting default commu- nication systems” on page 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 101: Deleting A Communication System
9101. Using the 9100 Data With the 9100 Data Exchange Software, more communication systems can be defined, loaded to the 9101 and selected for use. See section Exchange Software with “Managing communication systems for channel power measurements”...
Page 102: Defining The Frequency Span
Chapter 4 Channel Power Operation Changing the sweep time Defining the frequency The 9101 can display either the full spectrum used by the system, or the channel to be measured. Select the frequency span as desired: span Full System Single Channel...
Page 103: Setting The Reference Level
The 0 dB setting should be selected carefully because input levels that are too high at the input may damage the instrument. NOTE For precision measurements, the input level subtracted by the atten- uation should not exceed –23 dBm. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 104: Changing The Vertical Scale
Logarithmic units: dBm, dBμV, dBmV and dBV Linear units: V, mV, μV, mW, μW. Compensating gains and If the device under test is connected to the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer via an amplifier or a device atttenuating the signal, such as an losses antenna or a long cable, the measurement results are wrong by the gain or loss factor.
Page 105: Turning External Device Compensation Off
Changing the input impedance Most RF applications are using an impedance of 50 other applica- tions such as cable TV apply 75 The 9101 is designed with an input impedance of 50 it can, however, be used for testing a device with an impedance of 75 ...
Page 106: Setting Up The Trace
You can even select two different views of the measurement. Another possibility is to compare the actual measure- ment with an older measurement which has been stored in the 9101 and loaded to one of the trace views (see section “Storing and loading...
Page 107 (or a parameter change) is kept and displayed. – In average mode, the new measurement and previous ones are averaged for each frequency point displayed. The 9101 uses a recursive algorithm for averaging. To select whether you want to view an actual measurement, stop and...
Page 108: Turning The Second Trace On And Off
3 The result is displayed in trace A. NOTE If trace A is on Hold, this function is not available and thus the  Subtract A – B softkey is greyed out. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 109: Adding Trace B To Trace A
The average count value that can be defined in the Trace menus averaging applies to both traces alike. The 9101 uses a recursive algorithm in which a new result is added to the older averages with a weighting factor; the description below indi- cates how to change this weighting factor.
Page 110: Copying Traces Inside The 9101
9101 screen and at the same time continue measuring or change the settings of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. The previous results in the target trace will be erased; the target trace will assume hold mode.
Page 111: Storing And Loading Traces
Storing and loading traces Figure 27 Trace A menu The 9101 provides the capability to store up to 99 traces in the 9101 and load them again at random. The stored trace can then be exam- ined or compared to a recent measurement. In addition, stored traces can also be transferred to a PC using the 9100 Data Exchange Soft- ware which is delivered with the 9101.
Page 112: Reusing A Trace Name
The input field closes and the trace is displayed. NOTE Along with the trace, the 9101 also loads the settings that were used when the trace was saved. These will overwrite the current settings such as frequency range, reference level and markers.
Page 113: Viewing The Channel Power Mode Parameters
Exit SCAPE function key, the softkey or the ARAM function key. To close the parameter page and change to the Main relevant main menu press the softkey. Figure 28 Channel power mode parameters 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
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Page 115: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 5 This chapter provides information on handling errors and problems related to the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 116: Handling System Errors
Should an error or problem occur that prevents you from controlling the instrument and thus requires the instrument software to be set up again, the 9101 offers the Setup Application Software menu. This menu provides you with access to the instrument without starting the instru- ment software and enables you to perform a software update.
Page 117: Updating The Instrument Software
Chapter 6 Software This chapter describes how to perform an update of the instrument’s software via the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer’s Setup Application Software menu. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “Entering the Setup Application Software menu” on page 100 –...
Page 118: Entering The Setup Application Software Menu
In order to set a password proceed as follows: 1 Switch on the 9101. In order to enter the Setup Application Soft- ware menu press the numeric key 0 when the input request message is displayed on the boot-up screen. Now the Setup Appli- cation Software menu is displayed.
Page 119: Performing A Serial Update
The software update requires a 9100 software update file, which is an executable file running on a Windows PC that also includes the soft- ware update for your 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. Such a file can be downloaded from Aeroflex’s website, e.g. the file 9100Setup_4_50.exe.
Page 120 PC. This will open the Update window as shown below. Serial 7 In the Connection section, select 8 To start the serial update press the numeric key 1 on the instru- ment. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 121: Performing A Lan Update
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer” on page 10 for further details. 3 Switch on the 9101. In order to enter the Setup Application Soft- ware menu press the numeric key 0 when the input request message is displayed on the boot-up screen. Now the Setup Appli- cation Software menu is displayed.
Page 122: Determining The Host Ip Address
2 On the input line, type cmd to open a command prompt. 3 Type IPconfig -all to display the network settings for the PC. In this list you will find its IP address. To close the command prompt type exit. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 123: Scpi Command Reference
SCPI Command Reference Chapter 7 This chapter provides a reference list of commands for remote control of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Overview” on page 106 – “General commands” on page 106 –...
Page 124: Overview
General commands :REBoot :REBoot Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters Reboots the 9101. The current settings are not affected by this command. Command There is no query form of this command available. Query :REBoot Example :HCOPy[:IMMediate]...
Page 125: Cal
Chapter 7 SCPI Command Reference General commands *CAL *CAL? Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters The command form is not available. Command Returns the date of the last calibration by Aeroflex in the format yyyy, Query mm,dd. *CAL? Example Returns 2004,04,01. *OPT *OPT? Syntax There are no parameters.
Page 126: Commands Affecting The Event Status Register
Power on – this bit is always set. User Request – a on this position indicates that the 9101 is no longer controlled by remote commands but by user interaction. Command error – this bit indicates that a SCPI command error occurred (SCPI error codes 100 to 199).
Page 127: Commands Affecting The Service Register
"0". Commands affecting the The service register represents the highest level within the report struc- ture of the 9101. service register The service register contains eight bits. If any of the bits 0 to 5 or 7 is set, the summary status bit (bit 6) of the service register will be set as well.
Page 128: Sre
Meaning OPERational status summary. When this bit is set, an event within the general operation reg- ister group (e.g. the 9101 is waiting for a trig- ger) passed all filters. Summary status bit. This bit will always be set as soon as any other bit of the service register has been set.
Page 129: Stb
Note: This register is self-destructive, i.e. its contents will be cleared after reading. A *STB? command returns "68". Example The return value of 68 (= 64 + 4) means that an error occurred (4). 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 130: System Commands
Chapter 7 SCPI Command Reference System commands System commands With the system commands, the internal settings of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer can be changed. :SYSTem:DATE :SYSTem:DATE <int1>,<int2>,<int3> Syntax intx are three integers. Parameters The minimum value for int1 is 1998, the maximum is 2100. The default value is 1998.
Page 131: System:communicate:echo
:SYSTem:COMMunicate:LOCal :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LOCal Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters Sets up the 9101 to allow manual operation on the front panel during SCPI Command operation. Notes: – This command may be used e.g. to allow interactive alignment procedures in a production flow.
Page 132: System:communicate:ethernet:ipaddress
Aeroflex 9101. Parameters This command sets the device name of the Aeroflex 9101. It can be used Command to announce a symbolic device name for the 9101, if the network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Page 133: System:communicate:ser:baudrate
PredefExpr is one of the following predefined expressions: Parameters CRLF|LF|CR. Default is CRLF. Sets the terminator characters, which are appended to every SCPI Command response from the Aeroflex 9101 serial interface. Reads and returns the current terminator setting for the serial interface. Query :SYST:COMM:SER:TERM LF Example :SYST:COMM:SER:TERM? Returns the following string: "LF"...
Page 134: System:error:code:all
Returns the oldest unread error message from the internal error queue of Query the Aeroflex 9101. The queue entry returned will be a string (text). The maximum length of the text is 255 characters. Note: A list of error messages can be found in section “SCPI errors”...
Page 135: System:dname
(text) parameter. The maximum length of string1 is Parameters 11 characters. Sets a user-definable device name for the 9101 to use this unique name on Command protocols. Reads and returns the device name set on this 9101.
Page 136: System:printer:baudrate
Returns the following string: "PCL" :SYSTem:PRINter:BAUDrate :SYSTem:PRINter:BAUDrate <int1> Syntax int1 is an integer. Parameters The minimum value for int1 300, the maximum value is 57600 default value for int1 is 19200 Valid values are 300,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,38400 and 57600 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 137: Sense Commands
The minimum value for real1 is 100, the maximum value 1000000. real1 can be set as 110 . The default value for real1 is or 310 1000000. This command sets the resolution bandwidth of the 9101, in Hertz. Command Reads and returns the current setting. Query :SENSe:BANDwidth:RESolution 300000...
Page 138 1000 The default value for real1 is 1800000000 Sets the center frequency of the 9101, in Hertz. When a new center fre- Command quency is selected, this affects the start and stop frequencies, leaving the span unchanged so long as the new start and stop frequencies do not exceed the limits of the 9101.
Page 139 There is no query form of this command available. Query :SENS:FREQ:SPAN:FULL Example Sets the start frequency of the 9101 to 0 and the stop frequency to 4 GHz. :SENSe:FREQuency:STARt :SENSe:FREQuency:STARt <real1> Syntax real1 is a floating point real number.
Page 140 Default is ON. Enables or disables the automatic selection of the step size for the center Command frequency setting using the cursor keys in manual mode. Reads and returns the current setting. Query 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 141 The minimum value for int1 is 5, the maximum is 99. Parameters The default value for int1 is 90. Sets the percentage value for which the 9101 shall determine the occupied Command bandwidth (channnel power mode).
Page 142 Switches the automatic selection of the sweep time on or off. If turned on, Command the 9101 will decide on the best sweep time depending on the current set- tings of span, resolution bandwidth and video bandwidth. Reads and returns the current setting.
Page 143 Syntax PredefExpr is one of the following predefined expressions: OFF|VIDeo. Parameters Default is OFF. Sets the trigger mode of the 9101. Command OFF means no trigger is active. VIDeo activates the trigger at choosen level. Reads and returns the current setting.
Page 144 10. The minimum resolution is 0.001. The default value is 2. Sets the duration of the demodulated signal in seconds. Command Reads and returns the current setting. Query :SENSe:DEMod:DURation 10 Example :SENSe:DEMod:DURation? The value returned in this example is: "10". 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 145 Default is POSNeg. Defines which measurement values shall be displayed. Command The 9101 takes far more measurements than can be displayed on the screen, so several results are summarized into one. POSNeg indicates both the maximum and minimum values for each fre- quency point in the form of a straight vertical line between these values.
Page 146 AVG displays, for each frequency point, an average value over all the mea- surements. OFF switches Trace B off. Reads and returns the current settings. Query :SENSe:TRACe:B MAXHold Example :SENSe:TRACe:B? Returns the following string: "MAXHold". 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 147 Syntax PredefExpr is one of the following predefined expressions: ATOB|BTOA. Parameters Copies trace A to B or vice versa. Command There is no query form of this command available. Query :SENSe:TRACe:COPY ATOB Example 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 148 Malized :SENSe:TRACe:MATH? Example Returns the following string: "NORM" :SENSe:TRACe:MATH:[A|B] :SENSe:TRACe:MATH:[A|B] <PredefExpr> Syntax PredefExpr is one of the following predefined expressions: OFF|SUB- Parameters tract|NORMalize Default is OFF 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 149 -113, the maximum value is 17 The default value for real1 is 0 dBm This command sets the reference level of the 9101 (0 dB line), in the unit Command selected with the :SENS:REFLevel:UNIT command. Reads and returns the current setting.
Page 150 The minimum value for int1 is 5, the maximum is 99. Parameters The default value for int1 is 90. Sets the percentage value for which the 9101 shall determine the occupied Command bandwidth (spectrum analyzer mode).
Page 151: Input Commands
Command corresponding measure mode CPOWer, ACPR or OBW. Reads and returns the current setting. Query :SENSe:MEASure:ADJSettings Example Input commands With these commands, the input stage of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer is affected. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 152 The minimum value for real1 is 0, the maximum value 50. real1 can be set in steps of 10. The default value for real1 is 30. This command sets the RF preattenuation of the Aeroflex 9101. The physi- Command cal dimension of real1 is dB.
Page 153: Mmemory Commands
(text) parameter. The maximum length of string1 is Parameters 11 characters. Stores the actual parameter settings of the 9101 in the SETTINGS directory Command on the flash disk in a file named <string1>. Reads and returns the file name last stored with this command.
Page 154 PredefExpr,x1,y1,x2,y2. Up to 30 parameter sets can follow the string parameter. Reads and returns the parameter sets of the limit file which is given as Query parameter. :MMEMory:STORe:LIMit Example "lim2",UPP,2.3,4.5,6.9,7,2,LOW,2.3,1.5,6.9,3,2 :MMEMory:STORe:LIMit? "lim2" String returned: UPP,2.3,4.5,6.9,7,2,LOW,2.3,1.5,6.9,3,2 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 155 This command stores the present communication system settings within Command the 9101 (e.g. for the channel power mode). string1 is the name of system settings file in which the parameters are stored. int1 sets the number of channels. int2 sets the start channel number.
Page 156 Reads and returns the parameter sets of the calibration cable type file Query which is given as parameter. :MMEMory:STORe:CTYPe:CALibration 2.5,1.5 Example 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 157 SHORt|EXTent. Default is SHORt. There is only a query form of this command available. Command Reads and returns the list of files stored in the TRACE directory. The file Query names are separated by commas. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 158 SHORt|EXTent. Default is SHORt. There is only a query form of this command available. Command Reads and returns a comma-separated list of file names. Each file contains Query spectrum limit values stored on the 9101. :MMEMory:LOAD:FILelist:LIMit? Example String returned in this example: "LIM1","LIM2"...
Page 159 Chapter 7 SCPI Command Reference MMemory commands Reads and returns a comma-separated list of file names. Each file contains Query external device compensation values stored on the 9101. :MMEMory:LOAD:FILelist:EDEVice? Example String returned in this example: "EXT_DEV2","EXT_DEV5" :MMEMory[:LOAD]:FILelist:CTYPe? :MMEMory[:LOAD]:FILelist:CTYPe? <PredefExpr> Syntax...
Page 160 11 characters. PredefExpr is an optional parameter and one of the following predefined expressions: A|B. Default is A. Loads 9101 traces from file string1 located in the TRACE directory on Command the flash disk to trace A or B. Reads and returns the file name last loaded with this command.
Page 161 11 characters. Load saved antenna factor data from file in the antenna factor directory on Command the flash disk. Reads and returns the file name last loaded with this command. Query :MMEMory:LOAD:AFACtor "AFAC2 Example 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 162 Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters Deletes all the files in the SETTINGS directory on the flash disk. These files Command usually contain parameter settings of the 9101. There is no query form of this command available. Query :MMEMory:DELete:STATe:ALL Example :MMEMory:DELete:TRACe :MMEMory:DELete:TRACe <string1>...
Page 163 There are no parameters. Parameters Deletes all the files in the LIMIT directory on the flash disk. These files con- Command tain spectrum limit settings of the 9101. There is no query form of this command available. Query :MMEMory:DELete:LIMit:ALL Example :MMEMory:DELete:CHANnel :MMEMory:DELete:CHANnel <string1>...
Page 164 11 characters. Deletes file string1 in the antenna factor directory on the flash disk. Files Command in this directory contain antenna factor compensation settings on the 9101. Reads and returns the name of the file deleted last with this command. Query :MMEMory:DELete:AFACtor "AFAC2"...
Page 165: Instrument Commands
11 characters. Deletes file string1 in the cable factor directory on the flash disk. Files in Command this directory contain cable factor compensation settings on the 9101. Reads and returns the name of the file deleted last with this command. Query :MMEMory:DELete:CFACtor "CFAC7"...
Page 166: Display Commands
1.0 The default value for real1 is 0.001 This command is only in effect when 9101 is set to voltage unit. It holds the Command upper limit of the scale but changes the resolution (and the lower limit) of the voltage scale.
Page 167: Display:backlight:extern
0.1. The default value for real1 is 0.000001 This command is only in effect when 9101 is set to Watt unit. It holds the Command upper limit of the scale but changes the resolution (and the lower limit) of the Watt scale.
Page 168: Display:beep
The default value is 2. Sets the color from the color palette for the graticule. Command Reads and returns the current setting. Query :DISPlay:COLor:GRATicule 5 Example :DISPlay:COLor:GRATicule? The value returned in this example is: "5". 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 169: Calculate Commands
Query :DISPlay:COLor:LIM 5 Example :DISP:COL:LIMits? The value returned in this example is: "5". Calculate commands The markers of the 9101 can be set using the calculate commands. :CALCulate:MARKer:AOFF :CALCulate:MARKer:AOFF Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters All markers are switched off.
Page 170: Calculate:marker:{A|B|C|D|E|F}:Dtf[:State]
The query form of this command will return the current marker frequency Query setting of the respective marker of the Aeroflex 9101 (A, B, C , D, E or F). The string delivered back will contain one real number. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer...
Page 171: Calculate:{A|B|C|D|E|F}:Marker:fstep
The query form of this command will return the current marker time setting Query of the respective marker of the Aeroflex 9101 (A, B, C, D, E or F). The string delivered back will contain one real number. :CALCulate:MARKer:C:X:TIME 0.5...
Page 172: Calculate:marker:{A|B|C|D|E|F}:Tselect
:CALCulate:MARKer:NPEak. Example :CALCulate:MARKer:MCENter :CALCulate:MARKer:MCENter Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters The center frequency is changed to the current marker frequency. Command There is no query form of this command available. Query :CALCulate:MARKer:MCENter. Example 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 173: Calculate:limit[:State]
UPPLow switches both upper and lower limit lines on. The query form of this command will return the current setting. The string Query delivered back will contain the short-form version of one of the predefined expressions explained above. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 174: Calculate:limit:fbeep
:CALCulate:LIMit:FHOLd <PredefExpr> Syntax PredefExpr is one of the following predefined expressions: ON|OFF. Parameters Default is OFF. Enables or disables hold, if measurement fails the limits. Command Reads and returns the current setting. Query 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 175: Calculate:limit:simple
8.0 means the upper border. Reads and returns the current setting. Query :CALCulate:LIMit:SIMPle:LOWer 2 Example :CALCulate:LIMit:SIMPle:LOWer? The value returned in this example is: "2.0" :CALCulate:MEASure:ACPR :CALCulate:MEASure:ACPR? Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 176: Format Commands
The value -9999 always indicates an invalid measurement value. Format commands These commands are used for formatting the SCPI output of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. :FORMat:ADELimiter :FORMat:ADELimiter <PredefExp> Syntax...
Page 177: Service Commands
There are no parameters. Parameters There is only a query form of this command available. Command Reads and returns the date of the Boot Software of your Aeroflex 9101. The Query command will return a string. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer...
Page 178: Service:check:last
Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters There is only a query form of this command available. Command Returns ON, if the Aeroflex 9101 is connected to the 12 V power line, other- Query wise returns OFF :SERV:POW? Example String returned in this example: "OFF"...
Page 179: Service:check:next
Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters There is only a query form of this command available. Command Reads and returns the type of your Aeroflex 9101. The command will Query return a string :SERVice:DEVice:TYPe? Example String returned in this example: "9101"...
Page 180: Service:edevice:calibration:date
:SERVice:EDEVice:CALibration:DATe? Syntax There are no parameters. Parameters The command form is not available. Command Returns date of last calibration by Aeroflex of the external device con- Query nected in the form yyyy,mm,dd. :SERVice:EDEVice:CALibration:DATe? Example String returned in this example: "2004/12/31"...
Page 181: Scpi Errors
Aeroflex 9101. The command will return a string. :SERVice:EDEVice:CALibration:NUMBer? Example String returned in this example: "1234" SCPI errors The following table lists the error numbers which the 9101 may return in case of a problem. Error numbe Error description...
Page 182 File name not found in defined directory -261 File creation failed in defined directory -262 Internal error only, for debugging purposes (label not found, config file) -264 Error while saving or recalling trace file Device-dependent errors 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 183 Upload command error Query errors -400 Checkrule conflict, parameters outside limits -401 Internal error only, for debugging purposes (EPROM write error) -402 Internal error only, for debugging purposes (EPROM read error) -410 Result not valid 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 184 Chapter 7 SCPI Command Reference SCPI errors 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 185: 9100 Data Exchange Software
“Defining and loading external coupling parameters” on page 187 – “Managing communication systems for channel power measure- ments” on page 189 – “Managing files on the PC and on the 9101” on page 191 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 186: About The 9100 Data Exchange Software
The 9101 is delivered with a software product, the 9100 Data Exchange Software. This is a tool to load and display measurements from the 9101 to the PC and to install software updates on the 9101. Installation requirements To install the 9100 Data Exchange Software, you need –...
Page 187: Starting The Software
To connect to the 9101 via a local area network (LAN) over TCP/IP, LAN Connection select If you do not want to connect to the 9101 but rather open a measure- Open ment trace file that has been previously stored on the PC, select...
Page 188: Connecting The Pc To The 9101
Chapter 8 9100 Data Exchange Software Connecting the PC to the 9101 Connecting the PC to the 9101 In order to connect the PC to the 9101, you need to configure the 9100 Data Exchange Software first. Connection Settings > Serial / LAN for 9100...
Page 189: Lan (Tcp/Ip) Connection
1 In the Connect pull-up menu, select the radio button. 2 Enter the IP address of the 9101. The IP address of the 9101 can be read and modified over an RS-232 link using the SCPI command; “Changing the IP address of the 9101” on page 40 for informa- tion on changing the IP address of the 9101.
Page 190: Viewing The Actual Trace On The Pc
Chapter 8 9100 Data Exchange Software Loading measurement results from the 9101 Viewing the actual trace 1 Connect the PC to the 9101 as described on page 170. on the PC Instrument > Display 2 In the 9100 Data Exchange Software, select...
Page 191: Showing And Hiding Markers
Chapter 8 9100 Data Exchange Software Loading measurement results from the 9101 Showing and hiding View > You can display and hide markers by selecting and deselecting Markers Trace A View > Markers Trace B . On selecting to show the markers markers a tick is displayed next to Markers Trace A or Markers Trace B.
Page 192: Transferring A Saved Trace To The Pc
3 In the 9100 Data Exchange Software, select Ctrl+G or press , or click on the icon: This will load and display a list of trace files that reside on the 9101 (see example below). View 4 Select the desired trace file(s) and click The trace is displayed in the program window.
Page 193: Saving, Loading And Printing Results On The Pc
Storing results on the PC The trace, along with the 9101 settings and markers, can be saved in a file and loaded again in a trace file. This way, information about settings and individual result values will not be lost.
Page 194: Printing A Trace
E NTER Printing several traces If you have opened several documents and you intend to print them in File > Print Open Documents... one go, select 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 195: Saving Results To A Graphics File
Edit > Copy Graph 2 Select The displayed window is copied into the Windows clipboard. 3 Press Alt+Tab or the mouse to change to the application where you want to insert the graph (e.g. Microsoft Word). 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 196: Data Copy And Paste
Note You can even have Microsoft Excel (or another spreadsheet pro- gram) draw the trace: Mark the table containing the measurement data (e.g. frequency and level points) and call up the Chart Wizard. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 197: Creating Screen Shots
, or click on the icon in the menu bar: . The Screen Dump window is displayed. 2 In order to display the screen currently shown on the 9101 in the Read Screen Screen Dump window click on . The screen originating from the 9101 will be displayed in the Screen Dump window as follows.
Page 198: Working With Measurement Results
This will open a file selector box from which you can select a directory and a trace file. Adding markers The 9101 already provides up to six markers; the marker positions are stored and transferred together with the trace. You can use markers on trace A and trace B.
Page 199 Show in Trace box on the right-hand side if you do not want the text to appear in the graph. The descriptions will be displayed in the graph with a line connecting the text with the appropriate marker position. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 200: Change The Reference Level And Scale
2 Use the up and down arrows of the Ref. field to specify the refer- ence level. 3 Specify the scale in the Scale field 4 In the Level Unit field you can select a unit from the dropdown list. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 201: Using A Grid
Defining and loading limit templates One of the powerful features of the 9101 is its capability to compare the measurements with predefined limits. The limits are set in the form of a template that the actual measurement passes or fails. The template can be defined on the PC using the 9100 Data Exchange Software and then loaded to the 9101;...
Page 202: Defining Limits
Chapter 8 9100 Data Exchange Software Defining and loading limit templates The limits are expressed relative to the grid on the 9101 display, not as absolute values in terms of frequency (or time) and power. This way, you can apply the same template to different power levels and frequen- cies provided that the scales are as intended.
Page 203: Changing Limit Lines
Limit Lines window. Storing a template on A template can be stored on the PC, e.g. to allow modifications later or to download it to different 9101 analyzers at any time. the PC Save 1 In the Limit Lines window, select A window opens (“Save Limit Lines”).
Page 204: Loading A Template From The Pc
3 Confirm your choice by pressing E NTER The limits are saved in a file. Loading a template from To modify or to load a template to a 9101 that has previously been stored on the PC, proceed as follows: the PC Open 1 In the Limit Lines window, select A file selection window appears (“Open Limits File...”).
Page 205: Defining And Loading External Coupling Parameters
If a limits file on the PC has been selected for transfer and a limits file with the same name already exists on the 9101, the 9100 Data Exchange Software will display a pop-up box with the file name in question in the header bar, and offer several possibilities: –...
Page 206: Defining The External Coupling Factor
Loading an external One or more files with external coupling loss data can be transferred to the 9101 and reside in the internal memory of the 9101. They will coupling loss file to the not be taken into account until they are activated (see “Compensating...
Page 207: Managing Communication Systems For Channel Power Measurements
PC and the 9101, see section “Managing files on the PC and on the 9101” below. Once data are stored in the 9101, they can be used as described in section “Operating in channel power mode” on page Editing communication system parameters on the PC Tools >...
Page 208: Working With Settings
Exchanging a settings The settings stored on the 9101 can be copied to the PC with the 9100 Data Exchange Software. Use the Settings tab within the Data Transfer file between 9101 and utility to copy files between the PC and the 9101.
Page 209: Managing Files On The Pc And On The 9101
There are various types of settings which can be maintained from the PC using the 9100 Data Exchange Software. This section explains how data can be transferred between the 9101 and the PC, maintained and deleted. File types and directory Each type of setting stored on the PC has a preferred file name exten- sion and directory for different sets of parameters.
Page 210: Starting The File Manager
*.9cf 9100 Data Exchange\Cable Fac- Starting the File Manager The files on the PC and on the 9101 can easily be selected, copied and deleted via the Data Transfer window. Instrument > Data 1 In the 9100 Data Exchange Software, select...
Page 211 NOTE File names on the 9101 only carry 11 characters. When copying a file from the PC to the 9101 that has more than 11 characters, the file name will be truncated. Only trace files with the extension *.9tr can be transferred to the 9101.
Page 212: Copying Configuration Files From The 9101 To The Pc
Deleting files 1 To delete a file either on the 9101 or on the PC, select (highlight) the file name first. Several files may be selected concurrently by Shift...
Page 213: Programming Examples
Programming Examples Chapter 9 This chapter provides examples how to use the SCPI commands to set up and control the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. – “Overview” on page 196 – “Command examples” on page 196 – “Application examples” on page 204 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 214: Overview
The 9101 must be powered on. A crosspatch LAN cable must connect the 9101 with the PC, or a normal LAN cable must connect the 9101 to a local area network. The 9101 must be programmed with its own IP address.
Page 215: Span
Valid values for <val>: 100, 300 Hz. 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 kHz or 1 MHz. Examples: Long format: SENSE:BANDWIDTH:VIDEO 300000 Video set to 300 kHz Short format: SENS:BAND:VID 10E03 Video set to 10 kHz 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 216: Sweep Time
Valid input attenuation values: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 dB. WARNING Be careful with 0 dB. This value may damage the unit if the actual power is too high. Examples: Long format: INPUT:ATTENUATION 10 10 dB attenuation 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 217: Detector
Marker B set to 98.5 MHz Short format: CALC:MARK:A:X 1.2E09 Marker A set to 1.2 GHz CALC:MARK:AOFF All markers disabled CALC:MARK:C:OFF Only marker C disabled CALC:MARK:MAXP Selected marker set to MaxPeak CALC:MARK:NPE Selected marker set to NextPeak 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 218: Measurements
One trace contains 500 samples. SENSe:SWEep:STATe <enum> Sweep Controls the sweep Valid entries for <enum>: CONTinuous, SINGle or HOLD Examples: Long format: SENSE:SWEEP:STATE SINGLE One sweep performed Short format: SENS:SWE:STAT CONT Repetitive sweeps started 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 219: Max Peak
Marker B level requested Short format: CALC:MARK:A:Y? Marker A level requested CALCulate:MARKer:<x>:X? Marker frequency Reads the actual marker frequency <x> selects the trace (A to D) Examples: Long format: CALCULATE:MARKER:B:X? Marker B frequency requested 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 220: Others
Range: ON or OFF. Example: SYST:COMM:ECHO ON Echo feature activated NOTE We recommend to always activate the echo. It gives back "OK" after a command was successfully executed or in case of errors "ERR". 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 221: Local Mode
Chapter 9 Programming Examples Command examples The additional advantage of this is to create a kind of handshake mech- anism. SYST:COMM:LOCAL Local mode Switches unit back to local mode Example: SYST:COMM:LOCAL Remote session finished 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 222: Application Examples
The application examples below use three subroutines which transmit a command (Output9100), read a result (Input9100) or send a command and read the acknowledgement (OutAck9100). These subroutines are not printed here but available from Aeroflex on request. The program examples are written in BASIC. Signal monitoring Task: Permanently monitor a signal and check, if it is still present.
Page 223: Signal Search
If P > -80 And channel < 125 Then ' blocked channel found Print "Channel " & Str$(channel) & " = " & Str$(P) & " dBm." End If channel = channel + 1 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 224 Chapter 9 Programming Examples Application examples Next J Next I 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 225: Index Of Scpi Commands
:DISPlay:COLor:TRACe:OFFSet ......150 :DISPlay:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:LINear:VOLT ....148 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 226 :MMEMory[:LOAD]:FILelist:STATe? ......140 :MMEMory[:LOAD]:FILelist[:TRACe]? ......139 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 227 :SERVice:BOOTversion? ........159 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer...
Page 228 *WAI ..........108 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer...
Page 229: Appendix B Predefined Settings
Predefined Settings Appendix B This appendix provides an overview on settings and parameters predefined on the 9101 as well as in the 9100 Data Exchange Software for your convenience. The topics discussed in this appendix are as follows: – “Predefined measurement settings” on page 212 –...
Page 230: Predefined Measurement Settings
Appendix B Predefined Settings Predefined measurement settings Predefined measurement settings The 9101 provides the capability of storing all parameters for a partic- ular measurement for reuse when repeating the measurement under the same conditions. In the 9100 Data Exchange Software delivered with your instrument a number of predefined settings for common measurements are available.
Page 231: Predefined Channel Power Communication Systems
The 9101 comes with a few systems preinstalled. More systems are available for download to the 9101 in the 9100 Data Exchange Software. The following two sections provide you with an overview on the communication systems preinstalled on your 9101 as well as on the systems available in the 9100 Data Exchange Software.
Page 232: Predefined Systems In The 9100 Data Exchange Software
Predefined channel power communication systems Predefined systems in The following table lists all further communication systems available in the 9100 Data Exchange Software for download to the 9101. For the 9100 Data Exchange details on using these systems refer to “Managing communication...
Page 233 CDMA 1710 to 1785 0 to 1499 = 1710 + 0.05*n 1.25 MHz 1800 MHz Uplink CDMA1800- CDMA 1805 to 1880 0 to 1499 = 1805 + 0.05*n 1.25 MHz 1800 MHz Downlink 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 234 880 to 915 MHz 0 to 699 = 880 + 0.05*n 1.25 MHz 900 MHz Uplink CDMA900- CDMA 925 to 960 MHz 0 to 699 = 925 + 0.05*n 1.25 MHz 900 MHz Downlink 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 235: Predefined Cable Types
Predefined cable types For DTF measurements in the distance to fault measurement mode Aeroflex provides predefined cable types for most known coaxial cables. These cable types are available in the 9100 Data Exchange Software. You can upload the cable types you use frequently to the 9101.
Page 236 BERG58A RG58A 66.00 55.900 2.30 BERG58B RG58B 65.90 78.700 2.30 BERG58C RG58C 65.90 78.700 2.30 BERG8 65.90 26.201 2.30 BERG8A RG8A 65.90 26.201 2.30 BERG9 65.90 28.900 2.30 BERG9A RG9A 65.90 28.900 2.30 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 237 1.29 NKRF78-50 RF 7/8"-50 88.00 5.850 1.29 NKRFE114- RFE 1 1/4"- 88.00 4.440 1.29 NKRFE158- RFE 1 5/8"- 88.00 3.680 1.29 NKRFE78- RFE 7/8"-50 84.00 6.290 1.42 NKRFF12- RFF 1/2"-50 82.00 15.700 1.49 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 238 0.600 1.06 Cu2Y RFLCF12-50 LCF12-50 88.00 10.500 1.29 RFLCF14-50 LCF14-50 83.00 20.200 1.45 RFLCF158- LCF158-50A 89.00 3.640 1.26 RFLCF214- LCF214-50A 88.00 3.260 1.29 RFLCF38-50 LCF38-50 88.00 16.500 1.29 RFLCF58-50 LCF58-50 88.00 8.260 1.29 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 239 87.00 8.645 1.32 310801 310801 82.10 11.500 1.48 311201 311201 82.00 18.000 1.49 311501 311501 80.00 23,000 1.56 311601 311601 80,00 26.200 1.56 311901 311901 80.00 37.700 1.56 352001 352001 80.00 37.700 1.56 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 240 Appendix B Predefined Settings Predefined cable types 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 241: Menu Structure
Menu Structure Appendix C This appendix provides an overview of the menu structure of the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 242: Mode Function Key Menus
Appendix C Menu Structure Mode function key menus Mode function key menus 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 243: Application Menus
Appendix C Menu Structure Application menus Application menus 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 244 Appendix C Menu Structure Application menus 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 245: Software License
Software License Appendix D This chapter contains the license conditions for use of the 9101 Hand- held Spectrum Analyzer and the 9100 Data Exchange Software. 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 246: End-User License Agreement
Appendix D Software License End-user license agreement End-user license agreement All copyrights in and to the software product are owned by Aeroflex Communications or its licensors. The software is protected by copy- right laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellec- tual property laws and treaties.
Page 247: Warranty And Repair
Appendix E This chapter describes the customer services available through Aero- flex. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “Warranty information” on page 230 – “Equipment return instructions” on page 231 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 248: Warranty Information
(except batteries) which in Aeroflex’s sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty. In the event Aeroflex is not able to modify, repair or replace nonconforming defective parts...
Page 249: Equipment Return Instructions
If possible, return the equipment using the original shipping container and material. Additional Aeroflex shipping containers are available from Aeroflex on request. If the original container is not available, the unit should be carefully packed so that it will not be damaged in transit.
Page 250 Appendix E Warranty and Repair Equipment return instructions 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Software version 5.31...
Page 251 Numerics 9100 Data Exchange Software 167–194 connecting PC and the instrument 170 copying configuration files 194 creating screen shots 179 directory structure 191 external coupling factor definition 188 external device compensation 187 file management 191 File Manager 192 file types 191 license information 227 limit templates 183 loading a trace file on the PC 175...
Page 252 external device compensation 86 reading the channel power 81 reference level 85 selecting the trace mode 88 setting up the trace 88 storing and loading traces 93 subtracting trace B from trace A 90 trace detectors 91 traces 88 turning the second trace on and off 90 viewing parameters 95 working with communication systems 81 Clr Trc function key 19...
Page 253 Factory settings restoring defaults for all modes 47 File Manager 192 Frequency center frequency 51 span 51 Start and stop 51 Frequency menu spectrum analysis 50 Frequency range 50 Frequency settings 50 Frequency step size 52 Front panel 13–25 entering numbers and text 23 function keys 18 keypad 18 usage 13...
Page 254 Handling errors and problems see also Troubleshooting Hardware attenuation 54, 85 Hold trace mode 62, 88 Hold/Run function key 19 Icons 15 Input acoustical reaction 24 numbers and text 23 Input field 14, 18 Installing options 36 IP address configuration 40, 42 IP port 42 Keypad 18 Keys...
Page 255 Menu structure 223 Menus Calibration Information 35 General Settings 39 Setup Application Software Menu 100 Spectrum Analysis Frequency menu 50 System Information 34 TCP/IP Configuration 43 Trace Function menu 66, 67, 73 Trigger menu 58, 59 MHz/dB/μs enter key 21 Min hold trace mode 62, 88 Mkr function key 20 Mode function key 19...
Page 256 SCPI commands 105–165 application examples 204 Calculate 151 Display 148 Format 158 general 106 Input 133 Instrument 147 MMemory 135 programming examples 195 Sense 119 Service 159 System 112 SCPI error messages 163 Selecting modes channel power 79 Selecting the measurement type 71 Serial (RS-232) connector 12 Serial number 34 Settings...
Page 257 deleting traces 68 external device compensation 55 frequency range 50 frequency settings 50 full span 52 level settings 54 reference level 54 selecting step size for frequency input 52 selecting the trace mode 62 setting the attenuation 54, 85 setting up the trace 61 special functions 58 storing and loading traces 67 subtracting trace B from trace A 63...
Page 258 video trigger 58 Troubleshooting 97–98 VBW see also Video bandwidth Vertical scale 55, 86 Video bandwidth 53 Video Trigger 58 Viewing parameters 73, 95 Warranty information 229...
Page 259 External trigger support. 1101-531-A New company name. Aeroflex and its logo are trademarks of Aeroflex Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2010 Aeroflex GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Aeroflex 9101 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 General Operation

Chapter 3 Spectrum Analysis Operation

Chapter 4 Channel Power Operation

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Updating the Instrument Software

Chapter 7 SCPI Command Reference

Chapter 8 9100 Data Exchange Software

Chapter 9 Programming Examples

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