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R3132 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Operation Manual
MANUAL NUMBER
FOE-8335156H00
Applicable models
R3132
R3132N
R3162
R3172
R3182
First printing March 20, 1999
1999
C
ADVANTEST CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1 Cover R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual MANUAL NUMBER FOE-8335156H00 Applicable models R3132 R3132N R3162 R3172 R3182 First printing March 20, 1999 1999 ADVANTEST CORPORATION All rights reserved. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 2 Note that Advantest bears absolutely no responsibility for the result of operations caused due to incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Advantest, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Indicates an item relating to possible damage to the product or instrument or relat- ing to a restriction on operation. • Safety Marks on the Product The following safety marks can be found on Advantest products. ATTENTION - Refer to manual. Protective ground (earth) terminal. DANGER - High voltage.
  • Page 4 Safety Summary • Replacing Parts with Limited Life The following parts used in the instrument are main parts with limited life. Replace the parts listed below after their expected lifespan has expired. Note that the estimated lifespan for the parts listed below may be shortened by factors such as the environment where the instrument is stored or used, and how often the instrument is used.
  • Page 5 Environmental Conditions This instrument should be only be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions: • An area free from corrosive gas • An area away from direct sunlight • A dust-free area • An area free from vibrations Direct sunlight Dust Corrosive...
  • Page 6 The analyzer is in storage. Do not use the extensible feet if they show signs of excessive wear. • The extensions may wear out over time. If this occurs, contact ADVANTEST or our service agency for information on how to replace them. Cautions-1...
  • Page 7 Certificate of Conformity Certificate of Conformity This is to certify, that Spectrum Analyzer R3132 Series instrument, type, designation complies with the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC in accordance with EN61326 and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC in accordance with EN61010.
  • Page 8 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual PREFACE This manual provides the information necessary to check functionality, operate and program the R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer. Be sure to read this manual carefully in order to use the spectrum analyzer safely. •...
  • Page 9 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Preface 7. SPECIFICATIONS Shows the specifications of the • R3132 Specifications spectrum analyzer. • R3132N Specifications • R3162 Specifications • R3172 Specifications • R3182 Specifications • Options • Key notations in this manual Typeface conventions used in this manual.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Environmental Conditions ................1.4.2 Power Requirements ..................1.4.3 Power Fuse ....................1.4.4 Power Cable ....................System Checkout ....................1-10 Cleaning, Storing and Transporting the R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer ..1-13 1.6.1 Cleaning ......................1-13 1.6.2 Storing ......................1-14 1.6.3 Transporting ....................
  • Page 11 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Table of Contents 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) ........2-61 2.3.3.1 Full Screen Mode ..................2-61 2.3.3.2 SEPARATE Display ................... 2-67 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep ........2-71 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain ..........
  • Page 12 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Table of Contents 3.3.22 SAVE Key (Saving Data) ................3-69 3.3.23 Self Test Key (Self Test) ................3-71 3.3.24 SINGLE Key (Single Sweep) ............... 3-72 3.3.25 SPAN Key (Frequency Span) ............... 3-73 3.3.26 SWEEP Key (Sweep Time) ................
  • Page 13 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Table of Contents General ........................ Procedures of Performance Verification ............. 5.2.1 Frequency Reference Source Output Accuracy ..........5.2.2 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy ..............5.2.3 Displayed Average Noise Level ..............5-11 5.2.4 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ..........
  • Page 14 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Table of Contents External Mixer OPT17 ..................6-14 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures ......6-16 6.2.1.1 Noise Level ....................6-16 6.2.1.2 Frequency Response ................... 6-18 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets ..........
  • Page 15 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Title Page Operating Environment ..................... Replacing the Power Fuse ....................Power Cable ........................Connecting the Power Supply Cable ................1-10 Screen Display after Self Tests have Completed .............. 1-11 Self Test Screen ........................
  • Page 16 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual List of Illustrations Title Page 2-38 Screen Display Showing Reduced Harmonic Distortion ..........2-46 2-39 Setup for Measuring Intermodulation ................2-46 2-40 Screen Display Showing Intermodulation Distortion ............2-48 2-41 Screen Display without Intermodulation Distortion ............
  • Page 17 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual List of Illustrations Title Page 2-86 Measurement Screen after a Normalization Calibration ........... 2-86 2-87 Connecting the Unit under Test ..................2-87 2-88 Insertion Loss Measurement Screen ................. 2-88 2-89 3-dB Bandwidth Measurement Screen ................
  • Page 18 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual List of Illustrations Title Page Setup of Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ........... 5-16 Setup of Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity Test ........5-20 Setup of QP Bandwidth Accuracy Test ................5-23 Setup of IF Gain Uncertainty Test ..................
  • Page 19 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual LIST OF TABLES Title Page Standard Accessories List ....................Power Cable Options ......................Power Supply Specifications .................... Product Summary ......................2-52 Configuration of the Options .................... 2-52 File Names ........................2-54 Setting Limit Line 1 ......................
  • Page 20 Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setting ............... 5-54 5-19 Count Frequency Marker Accuracy Test Setting ............. 5-54 5-20 Center and Span Frequencies for the R3132 series ............5-70 5-21 Center and Span Frequencies for the R3162/72/82 ............5-70 5-22 Center and Span Frequencies for the R3172/82 ...............

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Replacing Parts with Limited Life Product Description The R3132 Series spectrum analyzer uses the synthesized local method and allow the user highly stable and highly precise spectrum analysis. The key features of the R3132 Series spectrum analyzer are listed below.
  • Page 22 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.1 Product Description (10) Remote control capabilities which allow you to setup an automatic measurement system. This remote control function complies with GPIB and RS-232 specifications. (11) High-precision color LCD...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Accessories Table 1-1 lists the standard accessories shipped with the spectrum analyzer. If any of the accessories are dam- aged or missing or, to order additional accessories, contact the nearest ADVANTEST Field Office or repre- sentative. Table 1-1 Standard Accessories List...

  • Page 24: Power Cable Options

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.2 Accessories Table 1-2 Power Cable Options Rating, color Model number Plug configuration Standards and length (Option number) JIS: Japan 125 V at 7 A Straight:A01402 Black Law on Electrical Appliances 2 m (6 ft)

  • Page 25: Options

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.3 Options Options The following options are available for this spectrum analyzer. OPT20 Highly Stable Reference Frequency Crystal Oscillator OPT27 Narrow-band Resolution Bandwidth OPT29 High-Speed Time-Domain Sweep OPT73 FM Demodulation OPT74 Tracking Generator (This option can be installed on the R3132, R3132N, R3162 and R3172.)

  • Page 26: Operating Environment

    An area allowing unobstructed air flow The R3132 Series has an exhaust cooling fan on the rear panel and an exhaust vent on the bottom side toward the front. Never block these areas as the resulting internal temperature rise will affect mea- surement accuracy.

  • Page 27: Power Requirements

    1.4.3 Power Fuse CAUTION: When a fuse blows, there may be some problem with the analyzer so contact a qualified ADVANTEST service representative before replacing the fuse. To prevent fires, use the same rating and same model of a fuse.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Power Fuse

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.4.3 Power Fuse Pull out the fuse holder using a slotted head screwdriver. Fuse holder Check (and replace if necessary) the power fuse and put it back into the fuse holder. Fuse (T5A/ 250V) Spare fuse attached to the fuse holder.

  • Page 29: Power Cable

    The manufacturer ships a power cable, as ordered, with the spectrum analyzer. A list of other available power cables is shown in Table 1-2. Contact your ADVANTEST representative or the local AD- VANTEST Field Office for information on how to order these.

  • Page 30: System Checkout

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.5 System Checkout System Checkout This section describes the Self Test which must be performed when operating the spectrum analyzer for the first time. Follow the procedure below: CAUTION: Wait at least 30 minutes after turning on the power before using to ensure accurate measurements.

  • Page 31: Screen Display After Self Tests Have Completed

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.5 System Checkout Figure 1-5 Screen Display after Self Tests have Completed CAUTION: Allow 30 minutes for the R3132 Series to warm up before proceeding the next step. Press SHIFT. The SHIFT lamp lights.

  • Page 32: Screen Shown After Executing Self Test

    Figure 1-7 Screen Shown after Executing Self Test CAUTION: If the Self Test detects any errors, do not attempt to use the spectrum analyzer any further. Contact an ADVANTEST service representative as soon as possible. Press Exit. This exits the Self Test mode.

  • Page 33: Cleaning, Storing And Transporting The R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.6 Cleaning, Storing and Transporting the R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Cleaning, Storing and Transporting the R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer 1.6.1 Cleaning Remove dust from the outside of the spectrum analyzer by wiping or brushing the surface with a soft cloth or small brush.

  • Page 34: Storing

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 1.6.2 Storing 1.6.2 Storing Store the spectrum analyzer in an area which has a temperature from -20 °C to +60 °C. If you plan to store the spectrum analyzer for a long period (more than 90 days), put the spectrum analyzer in a vapor-barrier bag with a drying agent and store the spectrum analyzer in a dust-free location out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 35: Calibration

    CORPORATION site. Please contact ADVANTEST CORPORATION concerning the calibration. Replacing Parts with Limited Life The R3132 Series uses the following parts with limited life that are not listed in Safety Summary. Replace the parts listed below after their expected lifespan has expired.

  • Page 36: Operation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1 Panel Description OPERATION This chapter describes the following: • Front and rear panel controls and connectors • Screen annotation • Basic operation • Measurement examples • Expanded functions Panel Description 2.1.1 Front Panel This section contains detailed views of the front panel and explanations for the panel keys or connectors shown in those views Figure 2-1 shows the front panel location of the nine detail views.

  • Page 37: Front Panel (R3172)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel Figure 2-2 Front Panel (R3172) Figure 2-3 Front Panel (R3182)
  • Page 38 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel Display Section Control Description Liquid crystal display (LCD) Displays trace and measured data Active area Displays input data and measurement data Soft-menu display Displays the function of each soft key (up to 7 at...
  • Page 39 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel Power Switch/Connector Section • R3132/32N/62 Control Description POWER switch Turns the power on or off TG OUTPUT connector (Option) TG output connector Frequency range is 100 kHz to 3 GHz RF INPUT 2 connector...
  • Page 40 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel • R3172 Control Description POWER switch Turns the power on or off TG OUTPUT connector (Option) TG output connector Frequency range is 100 kHz to 3 GHz EXT MIXER connector (Option) Connects an external mixer to increase the measure- ment frequency range.
  • Page 41 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel • R3182 Control Description POWER switch Turns the power on or off EXT MIXER connector Connects an external mixer to increase the measure- ment frequency range. RF INPUT connector Inputs the measurement signal.

  • Page 42: Sweep

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel MEASUREMENT Section FREQ SPAN LEVEL START REPEAT STOP SINGLE Control Description FREQ key Used to set center frequencies SPAN key Used to set frequency spans LEVEL key Used to set the reference level...
  • Page 43 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel DATA Section Control Description Numeric keys There are ten number keys (0 through 9) and a deci- (additional function keys) mal point key. You can access additional functions by pressing the SHIFT key...
  • Page 44 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel MARKER Section PK SRCH MEAS Control Description PK SRCH key Used to search for the peak point on the trace MKR key Used to display the marker MEAS key Used to set the measurement mode MKR →...
  • Page 45 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel SYSTEM Section LOCAL CONFIG RECALL COPY Control Description LOCAL key Used to disengage GPIB remote control REMOTE lamp Indicates the spectrum analyzer is in Remote mode when lit CONFIG key Used to set the operational conditions for the inter- face, etc.
  • Page 46 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.1 Front Panel Miscellaneous Section AUTO POWER TUNE COUNTER MEASURE UTILITY Control Description AUTO TUNE key Used to automatically display the maximum peak COUNTER key Used to measure frequency as a counter POWER MEASURE key...

  • Page 47: Screen Annotation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.2 Screen Annotation 2.1.2 Screen Annotation 16 17 Figure 2-4 Screen Annotation Annotation Description Title Displays the title you have entered to distinguish the current data from other data Reference level Current reference level...
  • Page 48 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.2 Screen Annotation Annotation Description Frequency span or Frequency span of the current display (displays may differ Stop frequency depending on the currently active function) Resolution bandwidth (RBW) Displays the current resolution bandwidth (RBW is preceded...

  • Page 49: 2.1.3 Rear Panel

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.3 Rear Panel 2.1.3 Rear Panel This subsection shows the rear panel and describes its terminals and connectors. Figure 2-5 Rear Panel Control Description EXTERNAL TRIGGER The input impedance is approximately 10 kΩ. terminal The R3132 and R3162 start sweeping frequencies when the input signal rises or trails.
  • Page 50 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.1.3 Rear Panel Control Description Exhaust vent Used to vent excess heat buildup in the spectrum analyzer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAUTION: Do not block this vent ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AC power connector 3-pin type Fuse holder Holds the line fuse and one spare fuse which is supplied...

  • Page 51: Basic Operation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2 Basic Operation Basic Operation 2.2.1 Operating Menus and Entering Data You use panel keys and soft keys to operate the spectrum analyzer. When you press a panel key, a menu is usually displayed on the right side of the screen. However, there are some keys, such as AUTO TUNE and COPY, which do not have an associated soft menu.
  • Page 52 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.1 Operating Menus and Entering Data Example: The following example sets the reference level to 0.0 dBm using the step keys: Press the step key. This sets the reference level to -10.0 dBm. If you press the step key once more, the level is set to 0.0 dBm.
  • Page 53 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.1 Operating Menus and Entering Data • RETURN Used to go back to displaying the Marker menu. Press RETURN to return from the submenu to the original menu. • 1/2_more and 2/2_more Pressing 1/2_more shows the rest of the soft key menu (those items not currently visible). Like- wise, pressing 2/2_ more at the bottom of this display returns to the top of the soft key display (the previous set of items).

  • Page 54: 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums And Operating The Markers

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers As an example, the procedure for measuring the difference between calibration signal level and secondary harmonic signal level is explained below.

  • Page 55: Factory Defaults Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers Figure 2-6 Factory Defaults Screen Input signal connection Connect the calibration signal used for the measurement. Connect the N-BNC adapter to the INPUT connector on the front panel.

  • Page 56: Active Area Display

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers Press FREQ. The current center frequency is displayed in the active area, and the Freq menu used to select the frequency type appears on the right. Figure 2-7 Active Area Display 10.

  • Page 57: Measuring Settings Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers 14. Press 2, 0, MHz(-dBm). A reference level of -20 dBm is set. Figure 2-9 Measuring Settings Screen Displaying a marker on the trace peak 15. Press PK SRCH.
  • Page 58 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers 18. Press 3, 0, and MHz(-dBm). The active marker gets a secondary harmonic signal at a distance of 30 MHz. Move the marker to the signal peak using the data knob.

  • Page 59: Measuring Window And The Display Line

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.3 Measuring Window and the Display Line 2.2.3 Measuring Window and the Display Line This section describes the measuring window which is used to display measurements within a limited area, and the display and reference lines which are used to compare traces.

  • Page 60: Activating The Display Line

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.3 Measuring Window and the Display Line Figure 2-11 Activating the Display Line Activating the reference line This activates the reference line allowing you to enter reference level settings. Press Ref Line ON/OFF(ON). The reference line appears, and the reference level can now be set.

  • Page 61: Screen Display Showing The Measuring Window

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.3 Measuring Window and the Display Line Removing the lines This removes the display and reference lines. 10. Press Disp Line ON/OFF two times. OFF is selected and the display line is removed. 11. Press Ref Line ON/OFF two times.

  • Page 62: Measuring Frequency Using Counter

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.4 Measuring Frequency Using Counter Removing the window 17. Press Window ON/OFF(OFF). The measuring window is turned off. 2.2.4 Measuring Frequency Using Counter The counter function measures the signal frequency at the marker with high accuracy.

  • Page 63: Measuring Settings Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.4 Measuring Frequency Using Counter Figure 2-14 Measuring Settings Screen Measuring frequency by counter This measures the frequency using the counter function. Press COUNTER. The Counter menu (used for setting the frequency counter resolution) and the Frequency Counter window are displayed.

  • Page 64: Auto Tuning

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.5 Auto Tuning Press Res 10 Hz. The frequency counter resolution is set to 10 Hz and is displayed in the Fre- quency Counter window. Figure 2-16 Frequency Counter Measurement (Resolution: 10 Hz) Press Counter OFF.

  • Page 65: Screen Display Prior To Auto Tuning

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.5 Auto Tuning Figure 2-17 Screen Display Prior to Auto Tuning Auto tuning Press AUTO TUNE. Normally, peak searches cover the entire band, and the span gradually returns to the original setting by keeping track of that peak signal.

  • Page 66: 2.2.6 Tracking Operations

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.6 Tracking Operations 2.2.6 Tracking Operations Tracking operations consist of signal tracking (which is useful for measuring a signal whose frequency is variable) and continuous peak search functions. Power on Turn the spectrum analyzer power on.

  • Page 67: Signal Tracking Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.6 Tracking Operations Figure 2-19 Signal Tracking Screen Press Sig Track ON/OFF(OFF). Signal tracking is turned off. Continuous peak search This function allows you to detect a peak and move the marker to the peak in each sweep.

  • Page 68: Uncal Message

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.7 UNCAL Message Figure 2-20 Continuous Peak Search Screen 2.2.7 UNCAL Message The settings of the resolution bandwidth (RBW), video bandwidth (VBW), frequency span (SPAN) and sweep time (SWP) are interrelated. The message UNCAL is displayed in the lower right of the screen when any item is inappropriately set.

  • Page 69: Screen With Uncal Message

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.7 UNCAL Message Input signal connection Connect the calibration signal used for the measurement. Setting the measurement conditions Press FREQ, 3, 0 and MHz. A center frequency of 30 MHz is set. Press SPAN, 5, 0 and kHz.

  • Page 70: Separating Two Signals

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.8 Separating Two Signals Figure 2-22 UNCAL Message Removed 2.2.8 Separating Two Signals This section describes how RBW should be set to properly observe adjacent signals using the spectrum analyzer. Setup Connect the signal generators as shown in Figure 2-23.

  • Page 71: Two Superimposed Peaks

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.8 Separating Two Signals Setting the signal generators This prepares the signal generators for output. Set the SG1 frequency to 200.00 MHz; the SG1 level to -10 dBm; and the SG1 output to ON.

  • Page 72: Two Discernible Peaks

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.8 Separating Two Signals Figure 2-25 Two Discernible Peaks Press 1, 0 and kHz. The RBW is set to 10 kHz. Two peaks can now be distinctly seen. Figure 2-26 Two Distinct Peaks Can Now Be Seen...

  • Page 73: Measuring Low Level Signals

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.9 Measuring low level signals 2.2.9 Measuring low level signals Reducing the noise level allows you to measure low-level signals. The noise level can be reduced by nar- rowing the resolution bandwidth. If the video bandwidth is set or the averaging function is used, you can observe the signals that are lost in the noise.

  • Page 74: Screen Display Prior To Changing The Rbw

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.9 Measuring low level signals Press LEVEL, 5, 0 and MHz(-dBm). The reference level is set to -50 dBm. Figure 2-28 Screen Display Prior to Changing the RBW Changing the RBW The RBW default setting is 10 kHz. The noise level can be reduced by decreasing this value.

  • Page 75: Screen Display After Changing The Vbw

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.9 Measuring low level signals Press VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0, 0 and Hz. VBW is set to MNL, and a video resolution bandwidth of 100 Hz is entered. As a result, the noise width has been reduced.

  • Page 76: Spectrum Displayed When The Pre-Amplifier Is Used

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.9 Measuring low level signals Built-in pre-amplifier The analyzer include a pre-amplifier for frequency band of 3 GHz and are available for high sensitive measurements. The averaging function is turned off, and the RBW and VBW functions are set to AUTO mode.

  • Page 77: 2.2.10 Input Saturation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.10 Input Saturation 2.2.10 Input Saturation After a signal being sent to the input mixer reaches a certain level, the displayed value is not proportional to the signal input because of saturation. An input level producing a 1 db error due to saturation is defined as the gain compression.

  • Page 78: Screen Display Without Saturation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.10 Input Saturation Setting the measurement conditions This changes the analyzer settings so that the input signal is displayed more clearly. Press FREQ, 1, 0, 0 and MHz. A center frequency of 100 MHz is set.

  • Page 79: Harmonic Distortion

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.11 Harmonic Distortion Figure 2-35 Screen Display Showing Saturation 2.2.11 Harmonic Distortion Harmonic distortion is produced by non-linearity from the input mixer if the input exceeds a certain limit. As a result, spurious signals which do not come from the input signal may be observed.

  • Page 80: Screen Display Showing Harmonic Distortion

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.11 Harmonic Distortion Initialization This resets the current settings to the factory defaults. Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET). The default settings have now been reset. Setting the measurement conditions This changes the analyzer settings so that the input signal is displayed more clearly.

  • Page 81: 2.2.12 Intermodulation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.12 Intermodulation Press LEVEL, ATT AUTO/MNL(MNL), 2, 0 and GHz(dB). The attenuator level is set to 20 dB. Figure 2-38 Screen Display Showing Reduced Harmonic Distortion The input to the mixer becomes -20 dB, and the secondary harmonic distortion gener- ated in the spectrum analyzer decreases by 10 dB.
  • Page 82 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.12 Intermodulation Power on Turn the power on. Setting the signal generators This prepares the signal generator outputs. Set SG1 as follows: the frequency to 200.0 MHz; level to -4 dBm; modulation to non-modulated mode; and output to ON.

  • Page 83: Screen Display Showing Intermodulation Distortion

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.12 Intermodulation Figure 2-40 Screen Display Showing Intermodulation Distortion Changing the attenuator 10. Press LEVEL, ATT AUTO/MNL(MNL), 2, 0 and GHz(dB). The attenuator level is set to 20 dB. Under these conditions, the mixer input level is -30 dBm (= -10 dBm - 20 dB), and spurious peaks (peaks 3 and 4 in Figure 2-40) are not produced.

  • Page 84: 2.2.13 Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.13 Calibration 2.2.13 Calibration Wait at least 30 minutes after turning on the spectrum analyzer before attempting to perform any measure- ments, or the measurements may not be accurate. Set up Connecting the calibration signal.

  • Page 85: Editing The Correction Data Table

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.14 Entering User-definable Antenna Correction Data Insert the floppy disk in the disk drive. Press SHIFT and RECALL(SAVE). The Save menu and file list are displayed. Press Device RAM/FD to select FD. The floppy disk is selected as the destination for the data table.

  • Page 86: Screen For The Emc Menu

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.14 Entering User-definable Antenna Correction Data 11. Press RECALL. The Recall menu used and the file list are displayed. 12. Press Device RAM/FD to specify FD. Floppy disk is selected. 13. Select the file and press Recall.

  • Page 87: External Mixer (Opt16 Thru Opt19)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.15 External Mixer (OPT16 thru OPT19) 2.2.15 External Mixer (OPT16 thru OPT19) The external mixers WHMB-28S (OPT16), WHMB-19S (OPT17), WHMB-15S (OPT18) and WHMB- 10S (OPT19) are used to analyze frequencies together with an R3172/82 and an external waveguide mixer.

  • Page 88: Setup For The R3172 And Waveguide Mixer

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.15 External Mixer (OPT16 thru OPT19) Connect one end of the cable to the EXT MIXER connector on the R3172/82. Connect the other end of the cable to the Lo input connector on the waveguide mixer.

  • Page 89: File Names

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.2.15 External Mixer (OPT16 thru OPT19) Loading frequency correction data This operation loads frequency correction data and setting conditions from a floppy disk compatible with the external mixer being used. Press RECALL and Device RAM/FD(FD).

  • Page 90: Measurement Examples

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3 Measurement Examples Measurement Examples 2.3.1 Measuring the Channel Power The spectrum analyzer has a power measurement function which can be used to conviently measure vari- ous types of power. This section describes how to measure the power of a specified channel bandwidth using the example below.

  • Page 91: Setting The Offset Level

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.1 Measuring the Channel Power Setting the measurement conditions This changes the analyzer settings so that the input signal is displayed more clearly. Press FREQ, 1, 9, 1, 7, ., 9, 5, 0 and MHz.

  • Page 92: Measuring The Channel Power

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.1 Measuring the Channel Power 13. Press Window Width, CH BW POS/WD, 3, 0, 0 and kHz. The channel width is set to 300 kHz. The Channel Power window is displayed, the channel power is measured and the measurement value is displayed in the Channel Power window.

  • Page 93: Measuring The Occupied Bandwidth (Obw)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.2 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) 2.3.2 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) The occupied bandwidth can be calculated from the measured screen data using the OBW function. In this operation, the ratio of the OBW to the total power ranges from 10.0 to 99.8%. The initial setting is 99%.

  • Page 94: Setting The Detector Mode

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.2 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) Setting the measurement conditions This changes the analyzer settings so that the input signal is displayed more clearly. Press FREQ, 1, 8, 9, 5, ., 1, 5 and MHz.

  • Page 95: Obw Measurement Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.2 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) Figure 2-53 OBW Measurement Screen When the measurement has been completed, a window showing the OBW and Fc of the occupied bandwidth is displayed (center refers to center frequency not carrier fre- quency), and two markers are placed at either end of the occupied bandwidth.

  • Page 96: Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (Acp)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) One of the most important items to be measured of the digital modulating signal, which is used in the Per- sonal Handy Phone and so on, is the adjacent channel leakage power (ACP).

  • Page 97: Setup Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) R3132 Series Spectrum analyzer Unit under test Figure 2-55 Setup Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Power on Turn the analyzer and the unit under test power on.

  • Page 98: Pdc Trace

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) Press TRACE, Detector and Posi. This sets the trace detector to the Positive mode. 10. Press LEVEL and adjust the trace using the data knob so that the trace peak can be within 1 graduation in relation to the reference level.

  • Page 99: Cs/Bs Setup Dialog Box

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) 14. Press 2, 1 and kHz. The specified bandwidth for channel 1 is set to 21 kHz. The cursor is moved to the 2nd channel’s Channel Space.

  • Page 100: Root Nyquist Filter Dialog Box

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) Figure 2-58 Root Nyquist Filter dialog box 22. Press √Nyquist Filter Setup. The Root Nyquist Filter dialog box is closed. Performing ACP 23. One marker is displayed in each of the upper and lower adjacent channels each time a sweep is performed, and the lower adjacent channel leakage power as well as the upper adjacent channel leakage power is displayed.

  • Page 101: Measurement Using Acp Graph

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) Making observations using ACP GRAPH 24. Press Graph. The calculation result of the adjacent channel leakage power and the delta marker are displayed. Figure 2-60 Measurement Using ACP GRAPH Specifying measurement points Moving the marker to another channel.

  • Page 102: 2.3.3.2 Separate Display

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) 2.3.3.2 SEPARATE Display This section describes how to measure PHS digital modulating signal in Separate screen mode. Measurement conditions: The unit used in this measurement must output a PHS signal with a frequency of 1917.950 MHz and a level of +10 dBm.

  • Page 103: Phs Trace

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) Press BW, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3 and kHz. The RBW is set to 3 kHz. 10. Press VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0 and kHz. The VBW is set to 10 kHz.

  • Page 104: Cs/Bs Setup Dialog Box

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) 15. Press CS/BS Setup. The dialog box for setting the channel spacing and specified bandwidth is dis- played. 16. Press 1, 9, 2 and kHz. Carrier Band Width is now set to 192 kHz. The cursor is moved to the 1st chan- nel’s Channel Space.

  • Page 105: Measurement Result In Acp Separate Screen Mode

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP) Performing ACP using Separate screen 22. Each time a sweep is performed, the trace of a carrier signal is displayed on the upper screen, and the upper and lower adjacent channel traces are displayed on each of the two lower screens.

  • Page 106: Measuring Burst Signals Using The Gated Sweep

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep This section describes how pulse modulation signals are measured using the gated sweep function. Measurement conditions: The signal used in this measurement has an output frequency of 1 GHz, a level of 0 dBm, a pulse width of 1 msec and a period of 10 msec.

  • Page 107: Burst Signal Displayed In Split Screen Mode

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep Press LEVEL, 5 and GHz(+dBm). The reference level is set to +5 dBm. Press BW, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3 and kHz. An RBW of 3 kHz is set.

  • Page 108: Trigger Setup

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep Figure 2-68 Trigger Setup 12. Press Gate Position, 0, ., 6 and kHz(ms). The gate start position is set to 0.6 msec. 13. Press Gate Width, 0, ., 3 and kHz(ms).

  • Page 109: Burst Signal By Use Of The Gated Sweep (Separate Screen Mode)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.4 Measuring Burst Signals Using the Gated Sweep Figure 2-70 Burst Signal by Use of the Gated Sweep (Separate Screen Mode) 15. Press Gate Setup Quit. The display shows the gated sweep trace in Full screen mode. You can now change the frequency span and reference level if desired.

  • Page 110: Measuring Burst Signals In The Time Domain

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain This section describes how to measure the leading and trailing edges of the TDMA signal used in PHS and so on, using the time domain function.

  • Page 111: Burst Signal In The Time Domain

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain Press LEVEL, 5 and GHz(+dBm). The reference level is set to +5 dBm. Figure 2-73 Burst Signal in the Time Domain Press SWEEP, SWP Time AUTO/MNL(MNL), 5 and kHz(ms).

  • Page 112: Burst Signal In Synchronization With The Trigger Signal

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain Figure 2-75 Burst Signal in Synchronization with the Trigger Signal 10. Adjusts the trigger level to 70% using the knob. Setting the leading edge of a waveform 11.

  • Page 113: Measuring Burst Signal Trailing Edge

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.5 Measuring Burst Signals in the Time Domain Setting the trailing edge of a waveform 13. Press Trig Delay, 5, 7, 5 and Hz(µ µ µ µ s). The waveform is displayed 575 µsec after the triggering point so you can observe the trailing edge of the burst signal.

  • Page 114: 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using The Limit Line Function

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function Pass/fail judgments for traces on the screen can easily be made by storing the upper (Line 1) and lower (Line 2) limit values using the limit line function.

  • Page 115: Setting Limit Line

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function Setting the limit line Each limit line uses the data in the table. Table 2-4 Setting Limit Line 1 Frequency Level 22 MHz -70 dBm 27 MHz -70 dBm 28.5 MHz...

  • Page 116: Screen Displayed After Limit Line 1 Data Has Been Entered

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function 10. Continue entering data into Table 2-4, repeating steps 8 and 9. Figure 2-78 Screen Displayed after Limit Line 1 Data Has Been Entered 11. Press Limit Line 1/2(2).

  • Page 117: Pass/Fail Result Using Limit Line 1 (Pass)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function 15. Press RETURN. The editor for Limit line 2 is closed and the Pass/Fail menu is displayed. Displaying the Limit Line 1 and setting the Pass/Fail criteria 16.

  • Page 118: Pass/Fail Result Using Limit Lines 1 And 2 (Pass)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function 18. Press BW, VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3, 0 and kHz. The VBW is set to 30 kHz. Waveform data values become higher than Limit Line 2, the result becomes Pass accordingly.

  • Page 119: Judgment Result After The Offset Has Been Changed (Pass)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.6 Pass/Fail Judgments Using the Limit line Function Figure 2-84 Judgment Result after the Offset Has Been Changed (PASS) 2-84...

  • Page 120: Measurements Using Tg (Opt74)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (OPT74) 2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (OPT74) Band-pass filter characteristics with a passband of approximately 270 MHz, are measured (both the inser- tion loss and bandwidth are measured). CAUTION: UNCAL messages, displayed when measuring frequency characteristics using this function, do not affect measurement results.

  • Page 121: Measurement Screen After A Normalization Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (OPT74) Press LEVEL, dB/div and 2dB/div. The amplitude scale (vertical axis) graduation is set to 2dB/div. Press TG, TG Level, 5 and MHz(-dBm). The output level of the tracking generator is set to -5 dBm.

  • Page 122: Connecting The Unit Under Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (OPT74) Connecting the unit under test 10. Connect the unit under test between TG OUTPUT and RF INPUT1 as shown in Figure 2-87. R3132 Series Spectrum analyzer Unit under test...

  • Page 123: Insertion Loss Measurement Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (OPT74) Figure 2-88 Insertion Loss Measurement Screen Measuring a Bandwidth of 3 dB This measurement is taken under the same conditions as the insertion loss.. 13. Press MEAS, XdB Down, 3, GHz(+dBm) and XdB Down.

  • Page 124: Spectrum Mask Measurement

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement The ACP is measured using the ratio of the adjacent leakage power to the total power on the full screen, while the spectrum mask is measured using the ratio of the adjacent channel power to the power within the BS (specified bandwidth) on the full screen.

  • Page 125: Setting Limit Line1

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement Table 2-6 Setting Limit Line1 Frequency Level -2.5MHz -54dB -1.98MHz -54dB -1.98MHz -42dB -900kHz -42dB -900kHz 900kHz 900kHz -42dB 1.98MHz -42dB 1.98MHz -54dB 2.5MHz -54dB Press PAS/FAIL and Limit Line Edit.

  • Page 126: A Trace Used With

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement 12. Press FREQ, 8, 2, 5 and MHz. A center frequency of 825 MHz is set. 13. Press SPAN, 5 and MHz. A frequency span of 5 MHz is set.

  • Page 127: Cs/Bs Setup Dialog Box

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement 19. Press POWER MEASURE, 1/2_more and Spectrum Mask. Limit Line 1 is displayed and the frequency span is optimized using the previ- ously set channel spacing and specified bandwidth. 20. Press SPAN, 5 and MHz.

  • Page 128: Spectrum Mask Measurement Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.8 Spectrum Mask Measurement Measurements Using the Spectrum Mask Function 28. Two markers are displayed at both of the adjacent channel positions for each sweep, and a ratio of the channel leakage power to the channel power within the carrier bandwidth is displayed for the corresponding adjacent channel.

  • Page 129: Measuring Output Levels Using The Software Image Suppression Function (Opt16 Thru Opt19)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.9 Measuring Output Levels Using the Software Image Suppression function (OPT16 thru OPT19) 2.3.9 Measuring Output Levels Using the Software Image Suppression function (OPT16 thru OPT19) Frequencies and output levels of a VCO unit are measured after unnecessary image signals have been elim- inated using the Software Image Suppression function.

  • Page 130: Measurement Signal With An Image Signal

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.9 Measuring Output Levels Using the Software Image Suppression function (OPT16 thru OPT19) Figure 2-95 Measurement Signal with an Image Signal Press RETURN and Image Suppress ON/OFF(ON). Image Suppression function is turned on, and the output signal from the unit under test is displayed after the image signal has been eliminated.

  • Page 131: Software Image Suppression Function In Split Screen Mode

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.9 Measuring Output Levels Using the Software Image Suppression function (OPT16 thru OPT19) Press Zoom Width, 3, ., 5 and GHz. The window width is set to 3.5 GHz. Press Screen A/B(B) and PK SRCH.

  • Page 132: Fm Demodulation Function (Opt73)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) This section explains how to measure FM modulation signal characteristics (FM deviation, sensitivity and linearity measurements). Measurement conditions: The signal to be measured is a triangle modulation signal (of an FM frequency of 10 Hz, and an FM deviation of 2.6 kHz) with a center frequency of 200.003 MHz, a level of 0 dBm.

  • Page 133: Relationship Between Frequency Range And The Value Of Rbw

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) CAUTION: To make accurate measurements including calibrations, let the instru- ment warm up for at least 30 minutes after the power has been turned Press Return, Range, 1 and kHz.

  • Page 134: Fm Deviation Measurement

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) Figure 2-99 FM Deviation Measurement 12. Press Deviation OFF. The FM deviation measurement function is turned off. Sensitivity Measurement The sensitivity measurement calculates the ∆F/∆T of trace data, and displays it. ∆T is determined by Aperture as shown in the formula below: ∆T = Sweep time ×...

  • Page 135: Sensitivity Measurement Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) 13. Press Sensitivity and Sens Range. The trace is switched to a waveform obtained by differentiating an FM demodu- lated waveform. 14. Press The vertical axis is magnified in two positions.

  • Page 136: Simultaneously Displaying Sensitivity And Demodulation

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) Figure 2-102 Simultaneously Displaying Sensitivity and Demodulation 17. Press Screen Reset. The screen display is switched to Full Screen Mode. 18. Press UTILITY and Sensitivity OFF. The sensitivity display function is turned off.

  • Page 137: Setting Offset And Slope When Using The Measuring Window

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) Slope Offset Figure 2-104 Setting Offset and Slope when Using the Measuring Window 19. Press DISPLAY, Measuring Window and Marker Couple ON/OFF(ON). The measuring window is displayed, and the range used to measure the linearity is set.
  • Page 138 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.3.10 FM Demodulation Function (OPT73) 23. Press Linearity ON/OFF(OFF). The linearity function is turned off. 2-103...

  • Page 139: Other Functions

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4 Other Functions Other Functions 2.4.1 Using Floppy Disks The spectrum analyzer is equipped with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. You can save text data (settings, trace data and correction data) and BMP data (bitmap files) to floppy disks using this drive. The data on floppy disks can be accessed from personal computers.
  • Page 140 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.1 Using Floppy Disks Removing Floppy Disks Verify that the lamp on the drive is not lit and then remove the disk. CAUTION: Do not remove the floppy disk while the drive lamp is lit, since this indi- cates that floppy disk is being accessed.

  • Page 141: Screen For The F.disk Menu

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.1 Using Floppy Disks Figure 2-107 Screen for the F.Disk Menu Select Confirm and then press the ENTER(Hz) key. The floppy disk is formatted with the MS-DOS 1.44MB format. While the floppy disk is being formatted, the access lamp turns on. This proce- dure takes approximately one minute.

  • Page 142: Saving Or Recalling Data

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Saving Data Data which can be saved to internal memory or to a floppy disk includes the following: • measurement conditions • Trace data NOTE: Only the trace data on the screen is saved.

  • Page 143: Screen Display Showing Floppy Disk As The Destination

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-108 Screen Display Showing Floppy Disk as the Destination Selecting the data to be saved Press Save Item. The Save Item dialog box is displayed. Select the data you want to save from the Save dialog box.

  • Page 144: Display For Selecting The Data To Be Saved

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-109 Display for Selecting the Data to be Saved Press Save Item. The Save menu is closed. Choosing the file name Select the file name you want to save your data under using the data knob.

  • Page 145: Display After Data Has Been Saved To A File

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-110 Display after Data has been Saved to a File Protecting Data To prevent someone from accidentally initializing or overwriting data, you can use the file protec- tion feature.

  • Page 146: Screen Display Showing File Protection Enabled

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-111 Screen Display Showing File Protection Enabled Loading Data The saved conditions and trace data can be used for measurements. Use the following procedure to access this data.

  • Page 147: Screen Display Showing The Selected File

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-112 Screen Display Showing the Selected File Recalling the data Press Recall. The data from the selected file is loaded into the spectrum analyzer. Figure 2-113 Screen Display showing Recalled Data...

  • Page 148: Screen As Shown When Deleting A File

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Deleting the Data Data which has been saved to internal memory or to a floppy disk can be deleted. To delete data files, use the following procedure. Selecting the file source Press SHIFT and RECALL(SAVE).

  • Page 149: Screen As Shown After Deleting File Data

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data Figure 2-115 Screen as Shown after Deleting File Data 2-114...

  • Page 150: Outputting Screen Data

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data 2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data You can save screen data to a floppy disk, or print it out when needed. When outputting screen data, you can use any key except the COPY key. You can resume using this key after the data has been output.

  • Page 151: Recommended Compatible Printers

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data Printing screen data You can send data to a Centronix compatible printer attached to the parallel interface. NOTE: The output resolution of the spectrum analyzer is 180 dpi. A printer that uses a resolution which is not a multiple of 180 dpi may print with streaks.

  • Page 152: Printer Setup Screen

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data Figure 2-117 Printer Setup Screen Printing Display the screen you wish to print out, and then press COPY. The screen data is sent to the printer. The time required for the data to print out depends on the mode and printer used.

  • Page 153: Setting Date And Time

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.4 Setting Date and Time 2.4.4 Setting Date and Time This section explains how to set the date and time for the spectrum analyzer. In the following example, a time and date of 1:35 pm Mar 18 1999 is set.

  • Page 154: Setting The Screen Title

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 2.4.5 Setting the Screen Title Setting the date display format Select Format, and set this function to LONG. The format used to set the date is selected. Select Order and set this function to YMD.

  • Page 155: Displaying The Screen Title

    Then enter the rest of the characters: D, V, A, N, T, E, S and T. Press the numeric key 1. Check to see if numeric character 1 has been entered after the characters ADVANTEST (the final display is ADVANTEST1). Only numeric characters can be entered directly from the numeric keys.

  • Page 156: Menu Index

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index REFERENCE This chapter describes the functions of all panel and soft keys. • Menu index: Use this index as a key index to Chapter 3. • Menu map: Shows a list of hierarchical menus on a panel key basis.
  • Page 157 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index CH Type 1 Edit ........3-10, 3-37 Delete Line..........3-9, 3-10, CH Type 2 Edit ........3-10, 3-37 3-13, 3-14, Change Title..........3-8, 3-16, 3-34, 3-38, 3-26, 3-70 3-39, 3-55, Channel ............ 3-16, 3-37,...
  • Page 158 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index Gate Position..........3-16, 3-75 3-58, 3-60, Gate Setup Quit........3-16, 3-75 3-62 Gate Source..........3-16, 3-74 Manual Tune ..........3-10, 3-38 Gate Width ..........3-16, 3-75 Marker Couple ON/OFF......3-9, 3-31 Gated Sweep ..........
  • Page 159 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index 3-50, 3-77 RBW 9kHz..........3-9, 3-33 OBW ............3-14, 3-58 RBW Auto ..........3-9, 3-33 OBW OFF..........3-14, 3-58 RBW AUTO/MNL ........3-7, 3-20 OBW%............. 3-14, 3-58 RBW Switch ..........3-7, 3-21 Offset Adj ..........
  • Page 160 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index 3-47, 3-48, 3-14, 3-15, 3-51 3-34, 3-38, Signal Ident ON/OFF....... 3-10, 3-39 3-39, 3-47, SINGLE ........... 3-16, 3-72 3-55, 3-59, Single Measure ON/OFF ......3-14, 3-17, 3-61, 3-63, 3-65, 3-78, 3-64 3-79 Table No.
  • Page 161 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.1 Menu Index Y ABS/TOP/BOT ........3-13, 3-54 Year............3-8, 3-27 Zero Span ..........3-16, 3-73 Zoom ............3-9, 3-32 Zoom Position.......... 3-9, 3-32 Zoom Width ..........3-9, 3-32...

  • Page 162: Menu Map

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map Menu Map Abort SHIFT COPY Abort AUTO AUTO TUNE TUNE RBW AUTO/MNL VBW AUTO/MNL Wide RBW ON/OFF Auto All SHIFT Cal All Total Gain IF Step Amp Each Item RBW Switch...
  • Page 163 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map CONFIG GPIB GPIB Address RS232 Baud Rate Copy Config Data Length 10M Ref INT/EXT Stop Bit Annotation ON/OFF Parity Bit Points 1001/501 Flow Control 1/2_more Printer Copy Mode File Printer Command...
  • Page 164 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map COUNTER Res 1kHz Res 100Hz Res 10Hz Res 1Hz Counter OFF DISPLAY Disp Line ON/OFF Ref Line ON/OFF Measuring Window Window ON/OFF Multi Screen Window Position Window Width Window Sweep ON/OFF...
  • Page 165 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map FREQ Center Start Stop Input Type Frequency Input CF Step AUTO/MNL Start CH Shift CH Type 1 Edit Freq Offset ON/OFF Stop CH Shift CH Type 2 Edit Channel Setting 1/2_more...
  • Page 166 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map MEAS MEAS Noise/Hz dBm/Hz √ XdB Down dBµV/ 3rd Order Meas dBc/Hz % AM Meas ON/OFF Noise/Hz OFF % AM Video ON/OFF XdB Down FM Meas XdB Left 1/2_more XdB Right...
  • Page 167 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map Normal Delta Peak Menu Next Peak Sig Track ON/OFF Next Peak Left MKR Trace A/B Next Peak Right Marker OFF Next Peak Max-Min 1/2_more Min Peak Cont Peak ON/OFF 1/2_more Fixed MKR ON/OFF...
  • Page 168 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map PAS/FAIL Pass/Fail ON/OFF Line1 ON/OFF Line2 ON/OFF X ABS/LFT/CTR Y ABS/TOP/BOT (Y ABS/CTR: When OPT73, FM Demodulation function, is turned on.) Shift X/Y Limit Line Edit Limit Line 1/2 Insert Line...
  • Page 169 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map POWER MEASURE Default Channel Power Window Position Manual Total Power Window Width → Define Default Average Power Average Times Power Meas OFF Default Parameter Setup Manual CH Power OFF → Define...
  • Page 170 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map Table No. 1/2/3 Insert Delete Table Init Prev Result Next Result PRESET PRESET SHIFT CONFIG RECALL Recall List ON/OFF Device RAM/FD REPEAT 3-15...

  • Page 171: Save Recall

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map SAVE SAVE SHIFT RECALL Save Save Item Setup Setup Protect Trace Trace Delete Ant Corr Ant Corr Rename Norm Corr Norm Corr Change Title Limit Line Limit Line Device RAM/FD Trace Level...
  • Page 172 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map TG (OPT 74) TG Level Execute Normalize Norm Corr ON/OFF Ref Line Freq Adj Auto Freq Adj Manual TG OFF TRACE Write A (B) View A (B) Blank A (B) Max Hold A(B)
  • Page 173 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Map UTILITY Range FM Demod Deviation (OPT73) Peak Delta Y Sensitivity Deviation OFF Linearity Sens Range Linearity ON/OFF Aperture % Demod Cal Sensitivity OFF FM Demod OFF Auto Adj Sample Points Offset Adj...

  • Page 174: Menu Function Descriptions

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3 Menu Function Descriptions Menu Function Descriptions This section describes all panel keys and any associated menus displayed when they are pressed. 3.3.1 AUTO TUNE Key (Auto Tuning) When pressing the AUTO TUNE key, the frequency span is automatically changed to the full span to de- tect the maximum signal level and changed back to the last span.

  • Page 175: Bw Key (Bandwidth)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.2 BW Key (Bandwidth) 3.3.2 BW Key (Bandwidth) Pressing the BW key displays the BW menu that allows you to select resolution bandwidth (RBW) and video bandwidth (VBW) parameters. For example, when MNL is selected for the resolution bandwidth, the resolution bandwidth can be speci- fied.

  • Page 176: Cal Key (Calibration)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.3 CAL Key (Calibration) 3.3.3 CAL Key (Calibration) This section describes the menu displayed when the SHIFT key and the 7 (CAL) key are pressed. Cal All Executes all calibration routines. CAUTION: Do not perform a PRESET operation (SHIFT, PRESET) while calibrating the spectrum analyzer because this will erase all calibration data.
  • Page 177 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.3 CAL Key (Calibration) Fine Enters the compensation value for the 10 MHz reference fine ad- justment. Store Saves the frequency compensation data based on the 10 MHz ref- erence. Default Restores the compensation values for the coarse and fine adjust- ments to the factory defaults.

  • Page 178: Config Key (Configuration)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) This section describes the Config menu(1/2) displayed when the CONFIG key is pressed. Pressing this key allows you to set a GPIB interface. GPIB Sets the GPIB address for the analyzer.
  • Page 179 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) Copy Mode Sets the output mode. Color: Prints the screen data in size L and the actual screen col- S-Color S: Changes the screen data into a simple color image and prints it in size S.
  • Page 180 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) Paper Feed Sets whether or not a sheet of paper is fed after a hard copy is output. This function can be set when Copy Mode is set to S-Color S or Mono S.
  • Page 181 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) Copy Device PRT/FD Switches between PRT (printer) and FD (floppy disk) for the Copy Device. PRT: Sets the destination to printer. Selects floppy disk. Change Title Changes the title previously entered.
  • Page 182 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) Date/Time Displays the Date/Time dialog box. Year Allows you to set the year. Month Allows you to set the month. Allows you to set the day. Hour Allows you to set the hour.
  • Page 183 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration) Gray Sets the screen display to gray scale (16 levels). B&W Sets the screen display to monochrome display. Inverse Inverts the background colors of the screen display between black and white. This is effective for the Gray or B&W setting only.

  • Page 184: Copy Key (Hard Copy)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.5 COPY Key (Hard Copy) 3.3.5 COPY Key (Hard Copy) Sends the screen data to the destination selected by the Copy Config item in the Config (1) menu. (Note there is no menu associated with this panel key.) *To abort printing: Pressing SHIFT, COPY and Abort aborts the printing currently taking place.

  • Page 185: Counter Key (Frequency Counter)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.6 COUNTER Key (Frequency Counter) 3.3.6 COUNTER Key (Frequency Counter) Activates the Frequency counter mode and displays the associated menu. The current measurement fre- quency is also displayed. Res 1kHz Sets the frequency counter resolution to 1kHz.

  • Page 186: Display Key (Line And Window)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.7 DISPLAY Key (Line and Window) 3.3.7 DISPLAY Key (Line and Window) This section describes the menu displayed when the DISPLAY key is pressed. Disp Line ON/OFF Toggles the display line indication on or off. The display line is used as a base line when comparing trace levels.
  • Page 187 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.7 DISPLAY Key (Line and Window) Zoom Displays the Zoom menu and two windows. The window indicating the zoom position is displayed in the up- per screen, while the zoom is displayed in the lower screen. The horizontal axis represents frequency (or time) in both the upper and lower screens.

  • Page 188: Emc Key (Emc Measurement)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.8 EMC Key (EMC Measurement) 3.3.8 EMC Key (EMC Measurement) This section describes the menu displayed when the SHIFT key and the 1(EMC) key are pressed. Detector Mode Displays the Detector menu. Displays the QP menu and detects the quasi peak value.
  • Page 189 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.8 EMC Key (EMC Measurement) BBA9106 Corrects for biconical antennas (BBA9106). EMCO3142 Corrects for bilog antennas (EMCO3142). User ANT Corr Opens the user-definable correction table, and displays the cor- rection data list in the User Ant Corr menu.
  • Page 190 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.8 EMC Key (EMC Measurement) Sound OFF Turns off the sound demodulation function and displays the EMC menu. 3-35...

  • Page 191: Freq Key (Frequency)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) Pressing this key displays the FREQ menu and allows you to set the center frequency (or the start frequen- cy when the start and stop frequencies are displayed). In addition, it displays both the current center fre- quency and frequency span (or both the start and stop frequencies) in the area below the bottom scale line.
  • Page 192 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) The Start and Stop keys are used to set frequencies. To set sequential channels which all have the same channel bandwidth, use the channel numbers in the ap- propriate table created from the expression in the CH Type 1 Edit function.
  • Page 193 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) Delete Line Deletes the line at the cursor position. Sort The carrier frequencies in the table are sorted in ascending order. Table Init Deletes data from the table. 1/2_more Displays the Freq menu (2/2).
  • Page 194 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) Band Lock ON/OFF Toggles the frequency band lock function on or off. Locks the frequency band to the one selected for the ex- ternal mixer. OFF: Automatically switches the frequency band according to the start and stop frequencies.
  • Page 195 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency) OFF: Turns off the Software Image Suppression function. 2/2_more Returns to the Frequency (1) menu. 3-40...

  • Page 196: 3.3.10 Hold Mode

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.10 Hold Mode 3.3.10 Hold Mode Pressing the SHIFT key for several seconds until the word “HOLD” appears on the screen activates the Hold mode. This mode disables all panel and soft key input.

  • Page 197: Level Key (Frequency Level)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.11 LEVEL Key (Frequency Level) 3.3.11 LEVEL Key (Frequency Level) This section describes the menu (1/2) displayed when the LEVEL key is pressed. Ref Level Allows you to set the reference level. ATT AUTO/MNL Toggles the input attenuator between AUTO and MNL.
  • Page 198 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.11 LEVEL Key (Frequency Level) Turns on the built-in pre-amplifier at the gain of 20 dB and over. Since the gain of the pre-amplifier at each fre- quency is corrected, no gain needs to be considered for level measurement.

  • Page 199: Local Key (Gpib Remote Control)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.12 LOCAL Key (GPIB Remote Control) 3.3.12 LOCAL Key (GPIB Remote Control) Turns off GPIB remote control. (Note there is no menu associated with this panel key.) 3-44...

  • Page 200: Meas Key (Measurement)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) This section describes the menu displayed when the MEAS key is pressed. Noise/Hz Displays the Noise/Hz menu, and allows you to set the frequency width for noise measurement.
  • Page 201 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) 3rd Order Meas Displays the delta marker on the peak of the fundamental wave and the normal marker on the peak of the third order intermodu- lation distortion. Use the value displayed when Peak Delta Y is pressed as the peak search condition.
  • Page 202 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) Peak Delta Y Allows you to set the amplitude used for the peak search. FM Meas OFF Turns the FM Meas function OFF. 1/2_more Displays the Measure menu (2/2). Sound Displays the Sound menu, and demodulates the sound at the marker.
  • Page 203 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) The signal track mode is turned on, and measurements are taken by keeping track of the carrier frequency, which results in changes to the center frequency. OFF: Turns the signal track mode off.
  • Page 204 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement) IM Meas Displays the IM Meas menu in two-screen mode. Traces are dis- played on the upper screen, and odd-harmonic measurement data is displayed on the lower screen. Order Sets the degrees used. The degrees available are 3, 5, 7 and 9.

  • Page 205: Mkr Key (Marker)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.14 MKR Key (Marker) 3.3.14 MKR Key (Marker) This key displays the Marker menu (1/2) and allows you to set a normal marker. Normal Displays the normal marker so that you can use it. The frequency and the level at the marker are displayed in the marker area.
  • Page 206 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.14 MKR Key (Marker) Performs the next peak search for all the peaks above the display line. The display line can be adjusted from this setting. LOW: Performs the next peak search for all the peaks under the display line.
  • Page 207 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.14 MKR Key (Marker) Marker OFF Removes the multi-marker specified by the number. Active Marker Turns on or off the multi-marker displayed on the screen. Reset Marker Removes all multi-markers except multi-marker No.1. MKR List ON/OFF Toggles the multi-marker list display function on or off.

  • Page 208: Mkr → Key (Marker →)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.15 MKR → Key (Marker →) 3.3.15 MKR → Key (Marker →) This section describes the menu displayed when the MKR → → → → key is pressed. This menu allows you to use the active marker data (such as frequency and level) as the data for some other function.

  • Page 209: Pas/Fail Key (Pass/Fail Judgment)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.16 PAS/FAIL Key (Pass/Fail Judgment) 3.3.16 PAS/FAIL Key (Pass/Fail Judgment) Pressing the PAS/FAIL key displays the Pass/Fail menu. Pass/Fail ON/OFF Turns the Pass/Fail judgement function, according to the limit lines, on or off. A Pass/Fail judgement is made based on the set limit line.
  • Page 210 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.16 PAS/FAIL Key (Pass/Fail Judgment) TOP: Sets the vertical axis position using the limit line that is set under Limit Line Edit as a relative value. The verti- cal axis position of the limit line is fixed in the position based on the top without being influenced by changes in level setting.

  • Page 211: Pk Srch Key (Peak Search)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.17 PK SRCH Key (Peak Search) 3.3.17 PK SRCH Key (Peak Search) Pressing this key displays the frequency and level of the marker after moving the marker to the maximum level of the trace within the search range. (Note there is no menu associated with this panel key.)

  • Page 212: Power Measure Key (Power Measurement)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) This section describes the Power menu displayed when the POWER MEASURE key is pressed. Channel Power Activates the measuring window, and displays the CH Power menu.
  • Page 213 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) PBW: Noise power bandwidth 1001 Average Power Measures the power averaged over the object range (the entire measurement span or window) and displays it. Allows you to set the averaging count used to calculate the aver- age power.
  • Page 214 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) √Nyquist Filter ON/OFF Toggles the √Nyquist filter function on or off. Turns the Nyquist filter function on. OFF: Turns the Nyquist filter function off. Insert Line Inserts a line in the cursor position.
  • Page 215 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) SEPA: The screen mode is changed to SEPA when a sweep takes place. CARRIER: The entire screen is used. Calculates the ACP based on the power along the band specified by Carrier Band Width.
  • Page 216 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) CS/BS Setup Displays the CS/BS Setup menu, and the editor used to set the channel space and channel bandwidth together. √Nyquist Filter ON/OFF Toggles the √Nyquist filter function on or off.
  • Page 217 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) ABS: Displays an absolute value using the unit selected from the Units menu under the LEVEL key. Parameter Setup Displays the Prmtr Setup menu. Default Sets the following settings to default values: the frequency span, resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth, sweep time, detector, trace mode, CS/BS Setup,√Nyquist Filter Setup and Limit Line...
  • Page 218 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) Insert Inserts a column at the cursor position. Delete Deletes a column at the cursor position. Table Init All data is cleared from the table. Show Result Displays the Show Result menu and displays the measurement re- sult in full screen mode.
  • Page 219 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) Spurious Time The Spuri Time menu and the spurious table information are dis- played. (The spurious measurement table is not displayed when there is no table data.) When making spurious measurements while in zero span mode,...
  • Page 220 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement) Allows you to set the sweep count. A pass/fail judgment is performed when the number of sweeps matches the specified sweep count. NOTE: If Trace mode is set to Write mode, it is automatically...

  • Page 221: Preset Key (Initialization)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.19 PRESET Key (Initialization) 3.3.19 PRESET Key (Initialization) This key is used to reset the spectrum analyzer to its’ default settings. This key is accessed by pressing the SHIFT key and then the CONFIG key. All previous settings are cleared when this is done. (Note there is no menu associated with this panel key.)

  • Page 222: Recall Key (Data Readout)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.20 RECALL Key (Data Readout) 3.3.20 RECALL Key (Data Readout) This section describes the menu displayed when the RECALL key is pressed. Recall Reads out the data from a file selected from the file list.

  • Page 223: Repeat Key (Continuous Sweep)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.21 REPEAT Key (Continuous Sweep) 3.3.21 REPEAT Key (Continuous Sweep) Pressing this key activates the continuous sweep mode. If this key is pressed during a sweep, the sweep is paused and the sweep lamp is turned off. Pressing the REPEAT key again causes the analyzer to wait for another sweep to start and then the sweep lamp turns back on.

  • Page 224: Save Key (Saving Data)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.22 SAVE Key (Saving Data) 3.3.22 SAVE Key (Saving Data) This section describes the menu displayed when the SHIFT key and the RECALL(SAVE) key are pressed. Save Saves the data selected by Save Item to the file selected in the file list.
  • Page 225 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.22 SAVE Key (Saving Data) Limit Line Used to control how Limit Line conditions are saved. OFF: Does not save the current values. Saves the current values for Limit Line 1. Saves the current values for Limit Line 2.

  • Page 226: Self Test Key (Self Test)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.23 Self Test Key (Self Test) 3.3.23 Self Test Key (Self Test) Pressing SHIFT and 0(Self Test) activates the self test mode, and displays the Self Test menu. NOTE: In Self Test mode, all soft menus and panel keys except for those displayed in the soft menu, and the SHIFT, PRESET and COPY keys are disabled.

  • Page 227: Single Key (Single Sweep)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.24 SINGLE Key (Single Sweep) 3.3.24 SINGLE Key (Single Sweep) If this key is pressed during a sweep, the sweep is paused and the sweep lamp is turned off. Pressing the SINGLE key again causes the analyzer to wait until a sweep starts again (which in turn depends on when it receives a signal).

  • Page 228: Span Key (Frequency Span)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.25 SPAN Key (Frequency Span) 3.3.25 SPAN Key (Frequency Span) When pressed, this key displays the Span menu, and allows you to set a frequency span. In addition, the center frequency and frequency span are displayed in the annotation area below the bottom scale line.

  • Page 229: Sweep Key (Sweep Time)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.26 SWEEP Key (Sweep Time) 3.3.26 SWEEP Key (Sweep Time) Pressing the SWEEP key displays the SWEEP menu. MNL allows you to specify a sweep time. SWP Time AUTO/MNL Toggles the sweep time between AUTO and MNL.
  • Page 230 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.26 SWEEP Key (Sweep Time) Gate Position Sets the position of a gate signal. Gate Width Sets the width of a gate signal. Gated Sweep ON/OFF Turns the gated sweep mode on or off.

  • Page 231: Tg Key (Tracking Generator) (Opt74)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.27 TG Key (Tracking Generator) (OPT74) 3.3.27 TG Key (Tracking Generator) (OPT74) This section describes the TG menu which is displayed when the tracking generator is turned on. CAUTION Do not apply voltages that exceed (10 V or power that exceeds + 15 dBm to the TG OUTPUT con- nector, or you may damage this instrument.

  • Page 232: Trace Key (Trace Data)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data) 3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data) This section describes Trace A(B) menu (1/2) displayed when the TRACE key is pressed. Write A(B) Sets the Write mode which updates the data in the A(B) memory for each sweep.
  • Page 233 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data) Average CONT/SGL Toggles between CONT (continuation) and SGL (single) modes. CONT: Continues to average using the current data which is used until the set averaging count is reached. SGL: Automatically switches to View mode as soon as the desired averaging count has been reached.
  • Page 234 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data) Average CONT/SGL Toggles between CONT (continuation) and SGL (single) modes. CONT: Continues to average using the current data which is used until the set averaging count is reached. SGL: Automatically switches to View mode as soon as the desired averaging count has been reached.
  • Page 235 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data) The display line is displayed. The display line position can be changed. OFF: The display line is erased. Trc Menu A/B Toggles between trace A and trace B. 2/2_more Returns to the Trace A(B) menu (1/2).

  • Page 236: Trig Key (Trigger)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.29 TRIG Key (Trigger) 3.3.29 TRIG Key (Trigger) This section describes the menu displayed when the TRIG key is pressed. Trig Source Displays the Trig Source menu which is used to set trigger condi- tions.
  • Page 237 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.29 TRIG Key (Trigger) TV Sys NTSC/PAL&SECAM Switches the video modulation system between NTSC and PAL&SECAM. NTSC: Selects the NTSC system for TV signals. PAL&SECAM: Selects the PAL&SECAM system for TV signals. 3-82...

  • Page 238: Utility Key (Utility)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.30 UTILITY Key (Utility) 3.3.30 UTILITY Key (Utility) FM Demod Displays the FM Demod menu used in the FM demodulation mode. Range Used to switch the frequency range along the vertical axis. Deviation Displays the Deviation menu, deviation of an FM demodulated signal, positive peak deviation, negative peak deviation, and rep- etition frequency.
  • Page 239 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.3.30 UTILITY Key (Utility) Linearity ON/OFF Displays the maximum and minimum errors between a trace and the reference line. OFF: Turns off the error display between a trace and the ref- erence line. Demod Cal Displays the Demod Cal menu.

  • Page 240: List Of Settings

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.4 List of Settings List of Settings 3.4.1 Factory Defaults The table below lists the factory defaults (for both the analyzer parameters and settings). These values are used when the SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET) keys are pressed.

  • Page 241: Factory Defaults (R3172)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.4.1 Factory Defaults Table 3-2 Factory Defaults (R3162) Parameter Factory defaults Center frequency 4GHz Frequency span 8GHz Reference level 0dBm Sweep time AUTO 120ms Resolution bandwidth (RBW) AUTO 3MHz Video bandwidth (VBW) AUTO 3MHz...

  • Page 242: Factory Defaults (R3182)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.4.1 Factory Defaults Table 3-3 Factory Defaults (R3172) Parameter Factory defaults Center frequency 13.25GHz Frequency span 26.5GHz Reference level 0dBm Sweep time AUTO 400ms Resolution bandwidth (RBW) AUTO 3MHz Video bandwidth (VBW) AUTO 3MHz...
  • Page 243 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.4.1 Factory Defaults Table 3-4 Factory Defaults (R3182) Parameter Factory defaults Center frequency 20GHz Frequency span 40GHz Reference level 0dBm Sweep time AUTO 600ms Resolution bandwidth (RBW) AUTO 3MHz Video bandwidth (VBW) AUTO 3MHz...

  • Page 244: Values For Default Config

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 3.4.2 Defaults Configuration Values 3.4.2 Defaults Configuration Values These are the default settings used when the Default Config softkey is pressed. Table 3-5 Values for Default Config Parameter Default Setting Copy destination setting Printer...

  • Page 245: Gpib

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index REMOTE PROGRAMING GPIB Command Index This GPIB command index can be used as the index for Chapter 4. GPIB Command Pages GPIB Command Pages - ..............4-48 ACPST USR ..........4-39 % ..............
  • Page 246 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index AR ............4-47 CHTBL1 ENBL........4-23 AS ............4-26 CHTBL2 DSBL ........4-23 ASTORE ..........4-29 CHTBL2 ENBL........4-23 AT ............4-25 CHTBL3 DSBL ........4-23 AUNITS DBM......... 4-25 CHTBL3 ENBL........4-23 AUNITS DBMV........
  • Page 247 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index DC2 ............4-35 FMLA ............4-47 DD............4-25 FMLIN OFF..........4-47 DEL............4-43 FMLIN ON ..........4-47 DELn............4-43 FMLMAX..........4-47 DET............4-29 FMLMD OFF .......... 4-47 DET NEG ..........4-29 FMLMD ON ..........
  • Page 248 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index HCCMPRS ON........4-44 LMTB OFF ..........4-30 HCDEV FDD........... 4-44 LMTB ON..........4-30 HCDEV PRT ........... 4-44 LMTBDEL..........4-30 HCFILE ........... 4-44 LMTBIN ..........4-30 HCIMAG COL ........4-44 LOF............4-44 HCIMAG GRY........
  • Page 249 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index MLN4............4-33 OHM50 ............ 4-25 MLN5............4-33 OHM75 ............ 4-25 MLN6............4-33 OBW ............4-38 MLN7............4-33 SPM ............4-39 MLN8............4-33 OPF ............4-30 MLN9............4-33 OPR............4-45 MLT OFF..........4-33 OPREVT..........
  • Page 250 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index PWM ............4-38 SPMST DEF ..........4-39 PWTM ............. 4-38 SPMST MNL........... 4-39 PWTOTAL ..........4-38 SPMST USR ..........4-39 QA............4-41 SPRCNT [ON,]........4-40 QP0 ............4-41 SPRCNT OFF .......... 4-40 QP1 ............
  • Page 251 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.1 GPIB Command Index TBA ............4-45 TBB............4-45 TG ............4-47 TGA ............4-47 TGF ............4-47 TGL............4-47 TGM............4-47 TN ............4-38 TPL ............4-29, 4-44 TPS............4-29, 4-44 TRGDT ............ 4-27 TRGSRC ..........
  • Page 252 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2 GPIB Remote Programming GPIB Remote Programming The spectrum analyzer is equipped with a GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) that complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1978. This bus allows you to attach and use an external device to remotely control the spec- trum analyzer.
  • Page 253 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.2 GPIB Setup 4.2.2 GPIB Setup Connecting the GPIB The following figure shows the standard GPIB connector and how it can be connected in parallel, or “stacked” with other connectors. Attach the GPIB connectors and secure them by tightening the screws to prevent them from coming apart during use.
  • Page 254 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.3 GPIB Interface Functions Setting the GPIB Address The GPIB Address dialog box is displayed. Press CONFIG and GPIB. The GPIB Address dialog box is displayed. Use the data knob, the step keys, or the numeric keys to set the GPIB address as required.
  • Page 255 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.4 Responses to Interface Messages 4.2.4 Responses to Interface Messages The IEEE Standard 488.1-1978 defines how the spectrum analyzer responds to interface messages. The responses are described in this section. For information on how to send interface messages to the spectrum analyzer, refer to the instruction man- ual of the controller you are using.
  • Page 256 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.5 Message Exchange Protocol Selected Device Clear (SDC) The SDC message operates in the same manner as the DCL message. However, it is executed only when the spectrum analyzer is a listener. In other cases, the SDC message is ignored.
  • Page 257 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.6 Command Syntax Message Exchange GPIB control between a controller and a device consists of two main elements; command message analysis (by the parser) and response data generation. These are explained below. (a) Parser The parser receives command messages in the order of reception from the input buffer, analyzes the syntax, and determines what the received command is.
  • Page 258 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.7 Data Formats 4.2.7 Data Formats The spectrum analyzer uses the following data formats for the input and output data. Numeric Data There are three numeric data formats, any of which can be used for input.
  • Page 259 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte 4.2.8 Status Byte The spectrum analyzer has a hierarchical status register structure which complies with IEEE Standard 488.2-1987. This is used to send information on the status of various aspects of a device to the controller.

  • Page 260: Arrangement Of The Three Status Registers

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte • Status byte register • Standard event register • Standard operation status register The arrangement of the status registers of the spectrum analyzer are shown in Figure 4-1. The status registers are shown in detail in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 261: Details Of The Three Status Registers

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte Standard operation status register Standard event Standard event register register Status byte register Figure 4-2 Details of the Three Status Registers 4-17...
  • Page 262 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte Event Enable Register Each event register has an enable register to determine which bit is available. The enable register sets the corresponding bit in decimal value. • Set of Service Request Enable Register: *SRE •...

  • Page 263: Structure Of The Status Byte Register

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte Status Byte Register The status byte register summarizes the information from the status register. In addition, a summary of the status byte register is sent to the controller as a service request. As a result, this register oper- ates slightly differently from the status register.
  • Page 264 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte The table below explains the meanings of the bits in the status byte register. Functional definition Description The OPR bit is a summary of the standard operation status register. The RQS bit is true when the MSS bit of the status byte register is set to 1.
  • Page 265 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.8 Status Byte Standard event register The table below explains the meanings of the bits in the standard event register. Functional Description definition Power on This is set to 1 when the spectrum analyzer is...
  • Page 266 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes The following tables list the GPIB commands by function. Listener Code Column: An asterisk (*) in the Listener Code Column indicates that the function re- quires numeric data together with the function code.
  • Page 267 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-1 Frequency (2 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Frequency setting mode Frequency input mode FINPMD FREQ FINPMD? 0:Frequency Channel type 1 input FINPMD CH1...
  • Page 268 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-1 Frequency (3 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Average loss AGL * AGL? Level AGL ON [*] AGLON? 0:OFF AGL OFF 1:ON Loss vs Freq...
  • Page 269 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-2 Level Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Reference level RL * Level Level ATT auto 0:Manual 1:Auto XdB/Div DD * 0: 10dB 1: 5dB 2: 2dB 3: 1dB Linear ×...
  • Page 270 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-4 Sweep Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Sweep time Sweep Time Sweep Time SWP auto 0:Manual 1:Auto Sweep mode ––– SWM? 0:Normal & Full 1:Normal & Win 20:Single &...
  • Page 271 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-5 Trigger Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Trigger Mode ––– TRGSRC? 0:Free RUN 1:Line 2:Video 3:TV-V 4:TV-H 5:Ext. FREE RUN TRGSRC FREE ––– ––– LINE Trigger TRGSRC LINE –––...
  • Page 272 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-6 Trace (1 of 2) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Trace A ––– 0: Write 1:NORM 1: View 2:A-DL→A 2: Blank 3:A-B→A 3: Max Hold 4:B-A→A...
  • Page 273 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-6Trace (2 of 2) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format B min hold BMIN ON BMIN? 0:OFF B min hold OFF BMIN OFF 1:ON B Averaging times...
  • Page 274 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-7 Pass/Fail Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Pass/Fail judgement ON PFC ON PFC? 0:OFF PFC OFF 1:ON Reading the judgment result ––– PFJ? 0:Pass 1:Fail Reading the judgment result –––...
  • Page 275 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-8 Display Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Display Line Level DL * Level DLON? 0:OFF DL ON [,*] 1:ON DL OFF Reference Line Level RLN? Level...

  • Page 276: Frequency (1 Of 3)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-9 MKR (1 of 2) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Marker MN * (*1) 0: OFF 1: Normal 2: Delta MKOFF Normal Marker MK * –––...
  • Page 277 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-9MKR (2 of 2) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Peak ∆Y div ∆Y(real value) DY * Peak range Normal PKRNG? 0:All Upper side 1:Upper Lower side...

  • Page 278: Mkr (1 Of 2)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes → → → → Table 4-10 MKR Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format → MKCF ––– ––– ––– ––– → MTCF ––– ––– MKR∆ → MKRL ––– –––...
  • Page 279 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-11 Meas (1 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Noize/Hz NI * Frequency dBm/Hz ON NION? 0:OFF dBµV/√Hz ON 1:dBm/Hz dBc/Hz ON 2:dBµV/√Hz Noise/Hz OFF...
  • Page 280 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-11 Meas (2 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Phase noise C/N measurement mode measurement CNIS ON CNISON? 0: OFF CNIS OFF 1: ON Offset frequency data read- –––...
  • Page 281 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-11 Meas (3 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format IM measurement mode measurement IMM ON IMMON? 0: OFF IMM OFF 1: ON Reference wave data read- –––...

  • Page 282: Auto Tune

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-12 Auto Tune Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Auto Tune ––– ––– Table 4-13 Counter Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Resolution : 1kHz...
  • Page 283 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-14Power (2 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Parameter setup Default OBWST USR OBWST? 0:(Unused) Manual OBWST MNL 1:Default Define → Default OBWST DEF 2:Manual...

  • Page 284: Pass/Fail

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-14Power (3 of 3) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Result display mode REL SPMMOD REL SPMMOD? 0:REL SPMMOD ABS 1:ABS Spurious measurement execution Freq SPURI FREQ...
  • Page 285 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-15 EMC Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format EMC Trace Detection EMCDET QP EMCDET? 0:Normal :PEAK EMCDET PEAK 1:QP :Normal EMCDET NRM 3:PEAK QP BW 200Hz (*1)
  • Page 286 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-16 CAL Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format CAL ALL CLALL ––– ––– Total gain CLGAIN ––– ––– IF step AMP CLSTEP ––– ––– RBW switch CLRBW –––...
  • Page 287 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-17 Save Recall Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Save Reg. (*2) ––– ––– Save File SV File name (*1) ––– ––– Delete Reg. DELn (*2) –––...

  • Page 288: Preset

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-18 Config Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Title Label LON /**/ erase ––– ––– Printer Command Select ESC/P PRTCMD ESC PRTCMD? 0:ESC/P PRTCMD PCL 1:PCL ESC/P Raster...
  • Page 289 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-20 Test Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Selftest ––– *TST? Error No. Table 4-21 GPIB Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format DDDDD<DLM> × TRP(*1)
  • Page 290 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-22 Others Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Display ON ANNOT ON ANNOT? 0:OFF Display OFF ANNOT OFF 1:ON Device ID output ––– *IDN? Maker name, Device type, Serial No., Revision(*1)

  • Page 291: Tg (Opt74)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-23 FM Demodulation (OPT73) (2 of 2) Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Sensitivity Range ––– FMSRNGS? R1,R2,R3,R4 (Frequency) FMSRNG * FMSRNG? 0: Range 1 (Minimum) 1: Range 2...
  • Page 292 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.9 GPIB Command Codes Table 4-25 Entry Talker Request Function Listener Code Code Output Format Numeric value entry ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– –––...
  • Page 293 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10 Example Programs This section describes remote control examples used with GPIB port. 4.2.10.1 Sample Programs for Setting or Reading Measurement Conditions CAUTION Visual Basic 4.0 (referred to as VB henceforth) is used in the sample programs shown here. Also, National Instruments-made GPIB board (referred to as NI-made for brevity henceforth) is used for the GPIB control board;...
  • Page 294 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-5: Saving set values in Register 5 and recalling them from Register 5 Dim LabelBuff As String ’ Character string buffer for the label LabelBuff = "SPECTRUM Analyzer" ’ Set the label.
  • Page 295 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10.2 Sample Programs for Reading Data In order to output measurement data or settings, use the "xx?" command. This ensures that the data is read when the device is in the talker mode. Available output formats are listed in the table below. The delimiter positioned at the end of data can be specified from 5 types (refer to "Others"...
  • Page 296 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-8: Output the marker level Dim sep As Integer Call ibclr(spa) ’ Perform a device clear. Call ibwrt(spa, "CF 30MZ") ’ Set the parameter. Call ibwrt(spa, "SP 1MZ") Call ibwrt(spa, "MK 30MZ") ’...
  • Page 297 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-10: Reading the level and display unit and displaying them Dim sep As Integer Call ibclr(spa) ’ Performs a Device Clear. Call ibwrt(spa, "RL?") ’ Query command for the reference level.
  • Page 298 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-12: Measuring OBW and displaying it Dim LENG1 As Integer, LENG2 As Integer Dim OBW As String Dim FC As String Dim searchchar As String Call ibclr(spa) ’ Perform a device clear.
  • Page 299 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-13: Reading and displaying the three largest peak levels Dim pk1 As String, pk2 As String, pk3 As String Call ibclr(spa) ’ Perform a device clear. Call ibwrt(spa, "CF 0MZ") ’...

  • Page 300: Relationship Between Screen Graticule And Trace Data

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10.3 Sample Programs for Inputting or Outputting Trace Data Trace data on the screen includes data for 501 or 1001 points on the frequency axis. For inputting and out- putting data, it is necessary to transfer data for 501 or 1001 points from the left side (start frequency) in order.

  • Page 301: I/O Format

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Table 4-27 I/O format I/O format Description ASCII format DDDDD CR LF ↑ ↑ Delimiter Data for one point Five-byte data without header Input GPIB code Output GPIB code Memory A...
  • Page 302 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-14: Read the trace data in ASCII format Dim tr(1000) As String ’ Allocate an array in the buffer for 1001 points. Dim i As Integer Dim res As String Call ibclr(spa) ’...
  • Page 303 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs Example VB-16: Enter data into A memory in ASCII mode (When the 501 point mode is set, change 1001 and 1000 to 501 and 500, respectively.) Dim trdata(1000) As Integer Dim i As Integer trdata(0) = 1792 ’...
  • Page 304 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10.4 Example program using the TS (Take Sweep) command Example VB-17: An ACP measuremant is taken and then the measurement result is read (using the TS command). Dim state As Integer...
  • Page 305 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10.5 Program Examples Using the Status Byte Example VB-18: Execute single sweeping and wait until its finished (when not using SRQ) Dim state As Integer Call ibclr(spa) ’ Performs a Device Clear.
  • Page 306 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.2.10 Example Programs 4.2.10.6 Example Program Used to Read Screen Data Example VB-20: Outputting the current screen data in bitmap format and saving it into the file (bit- map.bmp) NOTE: Depending on the copy image, compression of files and screen status, the amount of bitmap data varies.

  • Page 307: Parameter Setup

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.3 RS-232 Remote Control Function RS-232 Remote Control Function Most controllers (such as personal computers) do not have a GPIB interface, but the R3132 series can still be controlled using the RS-232 interface. 4.3.1...

  • Page 308: Connection Between The Controller And The Spectrum Analyzer

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.3.4 Interface connection 4.3.4 Interface connection Personal computer Spectrum Analyzer rear panel RS-232 cable Figure 4-6 Connection Between the Controller and the Spectrum Analyzer Although the spectrum analyzer uses only three pins, the controller side needs more connections for input and output.

  • Page 309: Cable Wiring Diagram

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.3.5 Data Format 9pin 9pin 2 RxD 3 TxD 3 TxD 2 RxD 5 GND 5 GND Spectrum Controller Analyzer 4 DTR side side 6 DSR 1 DCD 7 RTS 8 CTS Pin No.(9pin)
  • Page 310 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.3.6 Differences Between RS-232 and GPIB NOTE: Transmission data must be in ASCII code. Delimit the data from the controller with CR or CR and LF. Query data and the GPIB delimiters are the same.
  • Page 311 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 4.3.8 Remote Control Usage Examples 4.3.8 Remote Control Usage Examples The following examples show typical remote control commands, and are written in “Microsoft Quick Ba- sic” (licensed by Microsoft Corporation). The Open command statement OPEN” COM1: 9600, N, 8, 1, ASC” FOR RANDOM AS #1 shown below has the following characteristics: baud rate is 9600 bps, no parity, 8 bit data length, stop bit of 1, ASCII format and random access mode.

  • Page 312: Performance Verification Items

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION General Introduction This chapter provides performance verification procedures item by item as listed in Table 5-1. Performance verification items for Tracking Generator are listed in Table 5-2. Table 5-3 lists the performance verification items used for the FM Demodulation.

  • Page 313: Performance Verification Items For Tracking Generator

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General Table 5-2 Performance Verification Items for Tracking Generator Applicable Model Items R3132 R3132N R3162 R3172 R3182 × Absolute Output Level Accuracy × Output Flatness × Output Level Changeover error × Harmonic Distortion ×...
  • Page 314 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General This record could prove invaluable in tracking gradual changes in test result over long periods of the time. Performance Verification Procedures Typeface conventions used in this manual. • Panel keys and soft keys are printed in a contrasting typestyle to make them stand out from the...

  • Page 315: Instrument Required (1 Of 3)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General Table 5-4 Instrument Required (1 of 3) Recommended Instrument Specification Qty. Model Frequency Standard Output Frequency: 10 MHz R3031 ADVANTEST Stability: 5×10 e /day 50 Ω Output Impedance Output Level: 1 Vpp or more...
  • Page 316 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General Table 5-3 Instrument Required (2 of 3) Recommended Instrument Specification Qty. Model RF Power Sensor Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz NRV-Z51 1 µW to 100 mW Input Level: Rohde&Schwarz Maximum SWR: 1.2 (18 GHz)
  • Page 317 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.1 General Table 5-3 Instrument Required (3 of 3) Recommended Instrument Specification Qty. Model Power Devider Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 1.5 GHz DDUL-20A-10G Isolation: greater than 18 dB Merrimac Power Devider Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 18 GHz...
  • Page 318 The 10 MHz reference signal is measured for frequency accuracy by measuring the frequency of CAL OUT signal. CAUTION If the frequency reference of the R3132 series is set to EXT, perform 10 minutes warm-up opera- tion after instrument preset. Specification: 30 MHz ±...

  • Page 319: Setup Of Frequency Reference Source Accuracy Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.1 Frequency Reference Source Output Accuracy Minimum Loss Pad (*1) *1 R3132N only Figure 5-1 Setup of Frequency Reference Source Accuracy Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.
  • Page 320 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.2 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy 5.2.2 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy The amplitude accuracy of the analyzer’s CAL OUT signal is checked for -20 dBm ± 0.3 dB. Specification: -20 dBm ± 0.3 dB Instruments Required: Instruments Qty.

  • Page 321: Setup Of Cal Out Level Accuracy Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.2 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Figure 5-2 Setup of CAL OUT Level Accuracy Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.

  • Page 322: Display

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.3 Displayed Average Noise Level 5.2.3 Displayed Average Noise Level This test measures the displayed average noise level in all frequency. The spectrum analyzer’s input is terminated. The test measures the average noise at several discrete frequencies in a zero span.

  • Page 323: Setup Of Displayed Average Noise Level Test

    Procedures: Setting the measurement conditions Connect the terminator to Input of R3132 series as shown Figure 5-3. Figure 5-3 Setup of Displayed Average Noise Level Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.

  • Page 324: Center Frequency Setting For Display Average Noise Level

    Sweep Time: 1 sec Measuring the Displayed Average Noise Level On the R3132 series, press as follows to set average mode and average time to 10 times. TRACE, 1/2_more, AVG A, 1, 0, Hz(ENTER) On the R3132 series, after average has completed, press PK SRCH to capture the highest noise signal.
  • Page 325 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.3 Displayed Average Noise Level Following steps are applied for R3172/82 Measuring the Displayed Average Noise Level (Frequency is more than 3.2 GHz) On the R3172/82, after preset, set controls as follows: Start Frequency: 3.201 GHz...

  • Page 326: Start And Stop Frequencies Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.3 Displayed Average Noise Level Table 5-5 Start and Stop Frequencies Setting Frequency Range Start Frequency Stop Frequency Note 7 GHz to 14.7 GHz 7.001 GHz 14.7 GHz For R3172 14.5 GHz to 22 GHz 14.501 GHz...

  • Page 327: Setup Of Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty

    *1 R3132N Only *2 R3182 Only Procedures: Connecting the calibration signal On the R3132 series, connect the BNC cable from CAL OUT connector to the INPUT connector as shown in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4 Setup of Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 5-16...
  • Page 328 300 kHz On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set fixed marker mode to on.

  • Page 329: Rbw Switching Uncertainty Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.4 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Table 5-6 RBW Switching Uncertainty Test Setting Frequency Span 1 MHz 2 MHz 100 kHz 200 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 3 kHz 5 kHz...
  • Page 330 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.5 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity 5.2.5 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity This test measures the 3 dB down of RBW accuracy and selectivity. Selectivity is specified the 3 dB and the 60 dB down bandwidth of RBW.

  • Page 331: Setup Of Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy And Selectivity Test

    1 dB/div Trace Detector: Sample (Press TRACE, Detector, Sample) On the R3132 series, press as follows to set continuous 3 dB down marker mode. MEAS, XdB Down, 3, GHz(dB), Cont Down ON/OFF(ON) On the R3132 series, set controls as follows: RBW:...

  • Page 332: Rbw And Span For 3 Db Down Width Measurement Setting

    Trace Detector: Sample (Press TRACE, Detector, Sample) 10. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set continuous 60 dB down marker mode. MEAS, XdB Down, 6, 0, GHz(dB), Cont Down ON/OFF(ON) 11. On the R3132 series, set controls as follows:...

  • Page 333: Rbw Selectivity Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.5 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity Table 5-8 RBW Selectivity Test Setting Frequency Span 1 MHz 20 MHz 300 kHz 5 MHz 100 kHz 2 MHz 30 kHz 500 kHz 10 kHz 200 kHz...

  • Page 334: Setup Of Qp Bandwidth Accuracy Test

    *1 R3132N Only *2 R3182 Only Procedures: Connecting the calibration signal On the R3132 series, connect the BNC cable from CAL OUT connector to the INPUT connector as shown in Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 Setup of QP Bandwidth Accuracy Test 5-23...

  • Page 335: Rbw And Span For 6 Db Down Width Measurement Setting

    2 dB/div Trace Detector: Sample On the R3132 series, press as follows to set continuous 6 dB down marker mode. MEAS, XdB Down, 6, GHz(dB), XdB Down, Cont Down ON/OFF(ON) On the R3132 series, set controls as follow: Frequency Span: 2 MHz On the R3132 series, press as follows to set QP mode.
  • Page 336 IF Gain Uncertainty This test measures IF Gain error in resolution bandwidth 3 MHz, 300 kHz and 1 kHz. The input signal level is decreased by external attenuator as the R3132 series reference level is decreased (IF Gain increased). Since the signal level is decreased in precise steps, any error between the reference level and the signal level is caused by analyzer’s IF Gain.

  • Page 337: Setup Of If Gain Uncertainty Test

    R3132 series reference level. On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak and record the marker reading as reference value on the perfor- mance verification record sheet.
  • Page 338 -1 dBm. 13. On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. 14. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak. 15. Record the level of delta marker reading on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 339: If Gain Uncertainty Measurement Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.7 IF Gain Uncertainty Table 5-10 IF Gain Uncertainty Measurement Setting 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Reference Level 1 dB 0 dB -1 dBm 2 dB 0 dB -2 dBm 3 dB...

  • Page 340: Setup Of Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test (R3132/32N/62)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.8 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3132/32N/62) 5.2.8 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3132/32N/62) This test measures the input attenuator’s switching accuracy for R3132/32N/62. The input attenuator switching accuracy is referenced to 10 dB attenuator setting at 30 MHz.
  • Page 341 On the signal generator, set controls as follows: Frequency: 30 MHz Output Level: +5 dBm On the external attenuator, set attenuation 50 dB. On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 30 MHz Frequency Span: 10 kHz Reference Level:...

  • Page 342: Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test Setting For R3132/32N

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.8 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3132/32N/62) Table 5-11 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test Setting for R3132/32N R3132/32N External Attenuator Input Attenuator Reference Level 0 dB -40 dBm 50 dB 10 dB -30 dBm 40 dB...
  • Page 343 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82) 5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82) This test measures input attenuator’s switching accuracy over the full 70 dB. The number of frequency measured points is three points at 4 GHz, 15 GHz and 18 GHz.

  • Page 344: Setup Of Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test (R3172/82)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82) Minimum Loss Pad (*1) *1 R3132N only Figure 5-9 Setup of Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test (R3172/82) On the signal generator, set controls as follows: Frequency: 4 GHz...

  • Page 345: Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Test Setting For R3172/82

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82) On the R3172/82, set controls as follow: TRACE, 1/2_more, Store A to B, MKR, MKR Trace A/B(B), Delta, MKR Trace A/B(A) Measuring the Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy: R3172/82 10.
  • Page 346 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.10 Scale Fidelity 5.2.10 Scale Fidelity The 10 dB/div, 1 dB/div and linear scales are tested for fidelity. The 1 dB/div scale is tested in RBW setting of 1 MHz. The 10 dB/div scale and the Linear scale are tested in RBW setting 3 kHz. A signal is set to the reference level for each scale.

  • Page 347: Setup Of Scale Fidelity Test

    On the signal generator, adjust the output level so that the marker reading is 0.0 dBm ± 0.01 dBm On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set fixed marker to on. MKR, 1/2_more, Fixed MKR ON/OFF(ON) 5-36...

  • Page 348: Db/Div Scale Fidelity Test Setting

    -8 dB 8 dB -9 dB 9 dB -10 dB 10 dB Measuring the 10 dB/div Scale Fidelity 13. On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 11 MHz Frequency Span: 2 kHz Reference Level: 0 dBm...

  • Page 349: Db/Div Scale Fidelity Test Setting

    0.0 dBm ± 0.1 dB. 17. On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. 18. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set fixed marker mode to on. MKR, 1/2_more, Fixed MKR ON/OFF(ON) 19. On the 10 dB step attenuator, increase attenuation to 10 dB.
  • Page 350 1 kHz Input Attenuator: 20 dB 26. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set vertical display mode to linear. LEVEL, Linear 27. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set continuous peak search mode. MKR, Peak Menu, Cont Peak ON/OFF(ON) 28.

  • Page 351: Linear Scale Fidelity Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.10 Scale Fidelity Table 5-16 Linear Scale Fidelity Test Setting div. from Reference Level Signal Level (nominal) 0 dB -0.92 dB -1.94 dB -3.10 dB -4.44 dB -6.02 dB -7.96 dB -10.46 dB -13.98 dB -20.00 dB...
  • Page 352 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.11 Residual FM 5.2.11 Residual FM This test measures the inherent short term instability of the spectrum analyzer. A stable signal is applied to the spectrum analyzer input. The analyzer is set to zero span and the signal is slope detected on the skirt of the RBW.

  • Page 353: Setup Of Residual Fm Test

    2 kHz On the R3132 series, press PK SRCH to capture the signal peak. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set signal track mode to on. MKR, Sig Track ON/OFF(ON) On the R3132 series, set controls as follows:...
  • Page 354 12. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set delta marker mode to on. MKR, Delta 13. On the R3132 series, rotate data knob clockwise until the marker reads -3 dBm ± 0.1 dB. 14. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set delta marker mode to on.
  • Page 355 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.11 Residual FM 23. On the R3132 series, press as follows to capture minimum peak signal. MKR, Peak Menu, Min Peak 24. Record the level of delta marker reading as Delta Level on the performance ver- ification record sheet.
  • Page 356 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.12 Noise Sidebands 5.2.12 Noise Sidebands The noise sidebands of a 1.0 GHz, 0 dBm signal is measured at offset of 20 kHz from the carrier. The noise marker (dBc/Hz) and averaging functions are used to average the noise sidebands.

  • Page 357: Setup Of Noise Sidebands Test

    On the R3132 series, put the noise marker at 20 kHz offset using data knob or press 2, 0 and kHz. On the R3132 series, set the reference level by 20 dB and press as follows to per- form averaging for 20 samples.
  • Page 358 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.13 Image, Multiple and Out-of-Band Responses 5.2.13 Image, Multiple and Out-of-Band Responses This performance verification applies for R3162/72/82. Image, multiple, and out-of-band responses are tested in all frequency bands. A signal is applied to the sig- nal analyzer’s INPUT connector, then a reference amplitude measurement is made.

  • Page 359: Setup Of Image, Multiple And Out-Of-Band Responses Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.13 Image, Multiple and Out-of-Band Responses Procedures: Setting the measurement conditions On the power meter, perform the zeroing and calibration with power sensor. On the power meter, set the unit into dBm mode, after calibration has done.
  • Page 360 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.13 Image, Multiple and Out-of-Band Responses On the signal generator, adjust output level so that power meter reading is 0 dBm ± 0.1 dB. 10. On the R3162/72/82, press SINGLE for single sweep. 11. On the R3162/72/82, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak.

  • Page 361: Image, Multiple, Out-Of-Band Response Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.13 Image, Multiple and Out-of-Band Responses Table 5-17 Image, Multiple, Out-of-Band Response Test Setting Center Frequency Signal Generator Correction Frequency for Power Meter Note 2 GHz 1.9572 GHz 1.96 GHz 2 GHz 1.1572 GHz 1.16 GHz...
  • Page 362 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.14 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Count Frequency Marker 5.2.14 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Count Frequency Marker The accuracy of the spectrum analyzer frequency readout and count frequency marker is tested with an input signal of known frequency.

  • Page 363: Setup Of Accuracy Of Frequency Readout And Frequency Counter Test

    Frequency Span: 1 MHz On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak. Record the frequency of marker reading on the performance verification record sheet.
  • Page 364 1 MHz 12. On the R3132 series, press PK SRCH to capture the signal peak. 13. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set frequency counter mode to on. COUNTER, Res 1Hz 14. On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep.

  • Page 365: Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.14 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Count Frequency Marker Table 5-18 Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setting Signal Generator Center Frequency Frequency Span Note 2 GHz 2 GHz 1 MHz 2 GHz 2 GHz 10 MHz...

  • Page 366: Test

    A synthesized signal generator and low pass filter provide the signal for measuring second harmonic dis- tortion. The low pass filter eliminates any harmonic distortion originating at the signal source. The R3132 series frequency response is calibrated. The signal generator is phase-locked to the spectrum analyzer’s 10 MHz reference.

  • Page 367: Setup Of Second Harmonic Distortion Test

    Measuring the Second Harmonic Distortion On the signal generator, set controls as follows: Frequency: 1.5 GHz Output Level: 0 dBm On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 1.5 GHz Frequency Span: 10 kHz Input Attenuator:...
  • Page 368 5.2.15 Second Harmonic Distortion On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH to cap- ture signal peak. 10. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set fixed marker to on.
  • Page 369 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.15 Second Harmonic Distortion 23. On the R3162/72/82, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 1.9 GHz Frequency Span: 1 kHz 24. On the R3162/72/82, press as follows to set fixed marker mode to on.
  • Page 370 The power meter displays the inverse of the frequency response relative to the signal of CAL OUT. The R3132 series is phase locked to the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference. Specification:...
  • Page 371 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response Apply for R3172 Preamplifier OFF, Attenuator 10 dB ±0.6 dB Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz (20°C to 30°C) ±1.5 dB Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz ±1.8 dB Frequency Range 3.3 GHz to 7.1 GHz ±2.0 dB Frequency Range 7.1 GHz to 14.7 GHz...

  • Page 372: Setup Of Frequency Response Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response Instruments Required: Instruments Qty. Recommended Model Signal Generator SMP04 Power Meter NRVS Power Sensor NRV-Z55 Power Splitter K241C Minimum Loss Pad HP11852B RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) MI-09 RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) A01002 RF Cable K(m)-K(m)
  • Page 373 13. Adjust output level of signal generator of peak search marker is -10 dBm ±0.09 14. Record the display of power meter reading with reverse sign in the performance verification record sheet. 15. On the R3132 series, press FREQ and ∆ to increase center frequency by 100 MHz step. 5-62...
  • Page 374 21. On the signal generator, set controls as follows: Frequency: 30 MHz Frequency Step: 100 MHz Output Level: -14 dBm 22. On the R3132 series, after preset set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 30 MHz CF Step: 100 MHz Frequency Span: 40 MHz...
  • Page 375 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response 30. On the R3132 series, press FREQ and ∆ to increase center frequency by 100 MHz. 31. On the signal generator, increase the frequency of output by 100 MHz. 32. On the power meter, increase correction frequency by 100 MHz.
  • Page 376 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response Measuring frequency response in the frequency range: 7.1 GHz to 14.7 GHz for R3172/82 (Note: For testing this frequency range, preselector tune is required) 46. On the R3172/82, set controls as follow:...
  • Page 377 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response 61. After the auto tuning has completed, adjust signal generator output level so that the marker reading is -10 dBm ±0.09 dB. 62. Record the display of power meter reading with reverse sign in the performance verification record sheet.
  • Page 378 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.16 Frequency Response 79. On the power meter, set the correction frequency to 30 GHz. 80. On the R3182, press as follows to tune the preselector. FREQ, 1/2_more, Presel, Auto Tune 81. After the auto tuning has completed, adjust signal generator output level so that the marker reading is -10 dBm ±0.09 dB.

  • Page 379: Setup Of Frequency Span Accuracy Test

    Set the signal frequency twice with the signal generator and measure the difference between signal fre- quencies with the analyzer. Check the span accuracy using the signal frequency difference measured with the delta marker function. The R3132 series is phase-locked to the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference. Specification: ±1% of the frequency span setting.
  • Page 380 Frequency: 1.50004 GHz On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. 10. On the R3132 series, after seep has completed, press PK SRCH to capture signal peak. 11. Record the frequency of delta marker on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 381: Center And Span Frequencies For The R3132 Series

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.17 Frequency Span Accuracy Table 5-20 Center and Span Frequencies for the R3132 series Center SMP04 1st SMP04 2nd Frequency Span Frequency Frequency Frequency 1.5 GHz 1 MHz 1.4996 GHz 1.5004 GHz 1.5 GHz 10 MHz 1.496 GHz...

  • Page 382: Center And Span Frequencies For The R3172/82

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.17 Frequency Span Accuracy Table 5-22 Center and Span Frequencies for the R3172/82 Center SMP04 SMP04 Frequency Span Frequency 1st Frequency 2nd Frequency 10 GHz 10 MHz 9.996 GHz 10.004 GHz 10 GHz 100 MHz 9.96 GHz...
  • Page 383 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Two Signal generators provide the signals required for measuring third order intermodulation. It is difficult when the input level is low because of begin buried to the noise, to measure the spectrum generated by the distortion.
  • Page 384 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Instruments Required: Qty. Instruments Recommended Model Signal Generator SMP02 Signal Generator SMP04 Power Meter NRVS Power Sensor NRV-Z55 Power Divider DDUL-20A-1000 Power Divider DDUL-20A-10G Minimum Loss Pad HP11852B RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m)

  • Page 385: Setup Of Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Connect the signal generators and power divider as shown Figure 5-18. Minimum Loss Pad (*1) *1 R3132N only Figure 5-18 Setup of Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.

  • Page 386: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setting

    PK SRCH, FREQ, 1/2_more, Presel, Auto Tune Wait till auto tuning has completed. 16. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set signal peak to reference level. PK SRCH, MKR→, MKR→Ref 17. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set third order measure mode.

  • Page 387: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setting For The R3162/72/82

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Following step is applied for R3162/72/82 20. Repeat step 3 through 18 for each frequency setting listed in Table 5-25. Table 5-25 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setting for the R3162/72/82...
  • Page 388 This test measures the analyzer’s gain compression using two signals that are 1 MHz apart. First the test places a -30 dBm signal at the input of the R3132 series (the R3132 series reference level is also set to -30 dBm).
  • Page 389 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.19 Gain Compression Instruments Required: Instruments Qty. Recommended Model Signal Generator SMP02 Signal Generator SMP04 Power Meter NRVS Power Sensor NRV-Z55 Power Splitter DDUL-20A-1000 3 dB Attenuator DEE-000685-1 20 dB Attenuator DEE-000480-1 RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m)

  • Page 390: Setup Of Gain Compression Test

    201 MHz Output Level: -2 dBm Signal Generator (SMP04) Frequency: 200 MHz Output Level: -4 dBm On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 200.5 MHz Span: 2 MHz Reference Level: -30 dBm Input Attenuator: 0 dB...
  • Page 391 On the signal generator (SMP02), turn output level on. On the signal generator (SMP02), adjust output level until the signal level at 2.5 division in the left hand part on the R3132 series screen is decreased by 1 dB from -30 dBm.
  • Page 392 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.19 Gain Compression 20. Remove the RF cable from the input terminal of R3132 series, connect power sensor there. 21. On the power meter, set the correction frequency to 200 MHz. 22. Record the level of the power meter reading on the performance verification record sheet.
  • Page 393 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.19 Gain Compression 31. On the signal generator (SMP02), adjust output level until the signal level at 2.5 division in the left hand part on the R3162/72/82 screen is decreased by 1 dB from -30 dBm.

  • Page 394: Setup Of Sweep Time Accuracy Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy 5.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy A Square Wave is displayed on the R3132 series in ZERO span mode, and measure the frequency of the displayed signal using video trigger. Specification: ±2% of sweep time setting...
  • Page 395 10. On the R3132 series, press MKR and Delta. 11. On the R3132 series, press MKR then move it to second leading edge on the waveform. 12. Record the time of the delta marker reading on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 396: Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy Table 5-26 Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setting For R3132 series For signal generator Sweep Time Pulse Period Pulse Width 50 sec 45 sec 1 sec 5 sec 4.5 sec 1 sec...
  • Page 397 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.21 Residual Response 5.2.21 Residual Response This test checks for residual responses under preamplifier on and off cases. Any response located above the display line is measured in a narrow frequency span and RBW.

  • Page 398: Setup Of Residual Response Test

    Input Attenuator: 0 dB Hi Sense: On the R3132 series, press PK SRCH to capture signal peak. Check that the marker amplitude is within -20.0 dBm ±0.3 dB. If it is out of range, press as follows to perform CAL ALL: SHIFT, 7(CAL), Cal All After Cal All has completed, check that the marker amplitude is within -20.0...
  • Page 399 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.21 Residual Response On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 2 MHz Span: 2 MHz CF Step Size: 1.9 MHz Reference Level: -50 dBm Input Attenuator: 0 dB RBW:...
  • Page 400 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.2.21 Residual Response Under preamplifier on condition 13. On the R3132 series, press LEVEL and Hi Sens ON/OFF(ON) to set preampli- fier to on. 14. On the R3132 series, press DISPLAY, Disp Line ON/OFF(ON), 1, 0, 5 and MHz(-dBm) to place display line at -105 dBm position.

  • Page 401: Setup Of Absolute Output Level Accuracy Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3 Tracking Generator Performance Verification Procedure Tracking Generator Performance Verification Procedure 5.3.1 Absolute Output Level Accuracy A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 30 MHz and output level -10 dBm.
  • Page 402 Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur. Measuring the Tracking Generator Output Level On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 30 MHz Span Zero:...

  • Page 403: Setup Of Output Level Flatness Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.2 Output Level Flatness 5.3.2 Output Level Flatness Output level flatness is measured by RF power meter relative mode referenced to center frequency at 30 MHz, output level -10 dBm. Specification: ±1.0 dB Frequency Range 100 kHz to 1 GHz ±1.5 dB...
  • Page 404 On the power meter, set relative measurement mode. Measuring the Tracking Generator Output Level Flatness On the R3132 series, set center frequency to 100 kHz. On the power meter, set the correction frequency to 100 kHz. Record power meter reading on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 405: Output Flatness Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.2 Output Level Flatness Table 5-27 Output Flatness Test Setting Center Frequency 30 MHz 100 kHz 300 kHz 1 MHz 3 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1 GHz 1.2 GHz...
  • Page 406 Adapter N(m)-BNC(f) Adapter N(m)-BNC(f) 75 Ω * R3132N Only Procedures: Calibration On the R3132 series, after preset, press as follows to perform auto calibration. SHIFT, 7(CAL) and Cal All. Initialization Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET). Setting the measurement conditions Connect the SMA cable from TG OUT connector to the INPUT connector as shown Figure 5-24.

  • Page 407: Setup Of Output Switching Accuracy Test

    TG and Execute Normalize. Measuring the Tracking Generator Output Level On the R3132 series, set TG output level to 0 dBm and reference level to 5 dBm. On the R3132 series, press MKR to activate marker. On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep.

  • Page 408: Tg Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.3 Output Level Switching Accuracy Table 5-28 TG Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting (1) Output Level Reference Level Center Frequency (dBm) (dBm) 30 MHz -10.0 -5.0 -14.9 -9.9 -15.0 -10.0 -19.9 -14.9 -20.0 -15.0...
  • Page 409 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.3 Output Level Switching Accuracy Table 5-29 TG Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting (2) (2 of 5) Output Level Reference Level Center Frequency (dBm) (dBm) 1 MHz -10.0 -5.0 -14.9 -9.9 -15.0 -10.0 -19.9...
  • Page 410 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.3 Output Level Switching Accuracy Table 5-29 TG Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting (2) (3 of 5) Output Level Reference Level Center Frequency (dBm) (dBm) 400 MHz -10.0 -5.0 -14.9 -9.9 -15.0 -10.0 -19.9...
  • Page 411 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.3 Output Level Switching Accuracy Table 5-29 TG Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting (2) (4 of 5) Output Level Reference Level Center Frequency (dBm) (dBm) 1 GHz -10.0 -5.0 -14.9 -9.9 -15.0 -10.0 -19.9...
  • Page 412 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.3 Output Level Switching Accuracy Table 5-29 TG Output Level Switching Accuracy Test Setting (2) (5 of 5) Output Level Reference Level Center Frequency (dBm) (dBm) 2.5 GHz -10.0 -5.0 -14.9 -9.9 -15.0 -10.0 -19.9...

  • Page 413: Setup Of Harmonic Distortion Test

    HP11852B Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) * R3132N Only Procedures: Setting the measurement conditions Connect the R3132 series and spectrum analyzer as shown in Figure 5-25. Minimum Loss Pad (*1) *1 R3132N only Figure 5-25 Setup of Harmonic Distortion Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.
  • Page 414 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.4 Harmonic Distortion Measuring the Harmonic Distortion On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows: Center Frequency: 100 kHz Span: Zero RBW: 1 kHz TG Output Level: -10 dBm On the spectrum analyzer, after preset, set controls as follows:...

  • Page 415: Harmonic Distortion Test Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.4 Harmonic Distortion Table 5-30 Harmonic Distortion Test Setting For R3132 series For spectrum analyzer Center Frequency Center Frequency Span 100 kHz 350 kHz 600 kHz 200 kHz 350 kHz 600 kHz 500 kHz...

  • Page 416: Setup Of Non Harmonic Distortion Test

    HP11852B Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) * R3132N Only Procedures: Setting the measurement conditions Connect the R3132 series and spectrum analyzer as shown in Figure 5-26. Minimum Loss Pad (*1) *1 R3132N only Figure 5-26 Setup of Non Harmonic Distortion Test Use only 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on R3132N, or damage CAUTION: to the input connector will occur.
  • Page 417 Stop Frequency: 6 GHz Measuring the Non Harmonic Distortion On the R3132 series, press ∆ key, to set center frequency by 10 MHz step up to 3 GHz. Capture the biggest distortion signal except second harmonic signal. Record the level difference between fundamental signal and biggest distortion signal on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 418: Setup Of Tg Leakage Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.3.6 TG Leakage 5.3.6 TG Leakage Measure the leakage of TG signal by measuring R3132 series noise level. TG output and RF input are terminated. Specification: R3132/62/72 ≤ -100 dBm (Input attenuator 0 dB) R3132N ≤...
  • Page 419 Measuring the TG Leakage On the R3132 series, press SINGLE for single sweep. On the R3132 series, after single sweep has completed, press PK SRCH for cap- ture the peak signal. Record the measurement data on the performance verification record sheet.

  • Page 420: Setup For Checking The Offset Error (Internal Mixer Mode)

    This section describes how to measure the difference between the frequency output from the frequency generator and the frequency reading on FM Demod. In the R3132 series, the frequency is phase locked on the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference signal. Specification: ≤...
  • Page 421 30 MHz Frequency offset: -30 MHz Perform an FM Demod calibration for the R3132 series as shown below: UTILITY, FM Demod, Demod Cal and All. Press the RETURN key after the calibration finishes. Set VBW used for the R3132 series to 10 Hz.

  • Page 422: Setup For Checking The Linearity Error (Internal Mixer Mode)

    FM Demod func- tion for each frequency. The linearity error is measured using the delta marker function. In the R3132 series, the frequency is phase locked on the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference signal. Specification: ≤...
  • Page 423 Set the R3132 series as shown below after the preset: Center frequency: 30 MHz Perform an FM Demod calibration for the R3132 series as shown below: UTILITY, FM Demod, Demod Cal and All. Press the RETURN key after the calibration finishes.

  • Page 424: Relationship Between The Frequency Range And Signal Generator Frequency Setting

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.4.2 Linearity Error (Internal Mixer Mode) Table 5-31 Relationship Between the Frequency Range and Signal Generator Frequency Setting (Used on the R3132 Series) Signal generator Signal generator Range 1st Frequency 2nd Frequency 1 kHz/ 29.996 MHz...

  • Page 425: Setup For Checking The Offset Error (External Mixer Mode)

    FM Demod frequency reading after the signal generator frequency has been set to the external mix- er’s IF frequency. In the R3132 series, the frequency is phase locked on the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference signal. Specification: ≤ (4% of the screen display range + K + Frequency reading × Frequency reference accuracy) K: 128 kHz (Screen display range: 500 MHz to 5 MHz) 8 kHz (Screen display range: 2.5 MHz to 250 kHz)
  • Page 426 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.4.3 Offset Error (External Mixer Mode) Set the external mixer mode as shown below after the R3132 series has been pre- set: FREQ, 1/2_more and Mixer INT/EXT (EXT). Set the R3132 series as shown below: Center frequency: 21.75 GHz...

  • Page 427: Setup For Checking The Linearity Error (External Mixer Mode)

    FM Demod func- tion for each frequency. The linearity error is measured using the delta marker function. In the R3132 series, the frequency is phase locked on the signal generator’s 10 MHz reference signal. Specification: ≤...
  • Page 428 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.4.4 Linearity Error (External Mixer Mode) Perform an FM Demod calibration for the R3132 series as shown below: UTILITY, FM Demod, Demod Cal and All. Press the RETURN key after the calibration finishes. Set VBW used for the R3132 series to 10 Hz.

  • Page 429: Relationship Between The Frequency Range And Signal Generator Frequency Setting (Used On The R3132 Series)

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.4.4 Linearity Error (External Mixer Mode) Table 5-32 Relationship Between the Frequency Range and Signal Generator Frequency Setting (Used on the R3132 Series) Signal generator Signal generator Range 1st Frequency 2nd Frequency 1 kHz/ 421.396 MHz...
  • Page 430 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Performance Verification Record Sheet Performance Verification Record Sheet Report Number: Customer Name: Address: Description: Model Number: Serial Number: Asset Number: ± °C/ % ± Testing Environment: % RH Verification Date:...
  • Page 431 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Specification Result Test Data Measured Min. (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail Value 30 MHz 29.99994 30.00006 30 MHz (OPT20) 29.999997 30.000003 Calibration Signal Amplitude Accuracy Specification...
  • Page 432 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • For the R3132N Test Data Specification Result Center Frequency Min. Measured Value Max. (MHz) Preamplifier Pass/Fail (dBµV) (dBµV) (dBµV) 10.1 -6.0 -5.8 -5.0 1001 -4.0 1501 -3.0 2001 -2.0...
  • Page 433 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • For the R3172 only Test Data Specification Result Frequency Band Measured Value Max. Preamplifier Min. (dBm) Pass/Fail (dBm) (dBm) 3.2 GHz to 7.1 GHz -112.0 7 GHz to 14.7 GHz -111.0...
  • Page 434 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity • Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test Data Specification Result Measured Value RBW (Hz) Span Setting (Hz) Min. (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail (Hz) 2.25 M 3.75 M 0.8 M...
  • Page 435 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet QP Bandwidth Accuracy Test Data Specification Result Span Setting Measured RBW (Hz) Min. (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail (Hz) Value (Hz) 0.8 M 1.2 M 120 k 200 k 96 k...
  • Page 436 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • RBW = 300 kHz Setting Test Data Specification Result Reference Measured RBW (Hz) Min (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Level (dBm) Value (dB) 300 k -1.0 -0.5 +0.5 -2.0 -0.5...
  • Page 437 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy • For the R3132 R3132 Setting Specification Result Attenuator Reference Measured Actual Min (dB) Max (dB) Pass/Fail (dB) Level (dBm) Value (dBm) Value (dB) -0.3 +0.3...
  • Page 438 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • For the R3162 R3162 Setting Specification Result Attenuator Reference Measured Actual Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (dB) Level (dBm) Value (dBm) Value (dB) -0.3 +0.3 -0.3 +0.3 0 (Ref) -0.3...
  • Page 439 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • For the R3172/82 Measurement a center frequency of 15 GHz Specification R3172/82 Setting Result Switching Accuracy Step to Step Accuracy Attenuator Reference Actual Actual Spec. (dB) Spec. (dB)
  • Page 440 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Scale Fidelity • 1 dB/div Scale Fidelity Incremental Error Setting Specification Result Specification dB from Min. Measured Max. Min. Measured Max. Reference Pass/Fail (dB) Value (dB) (dB) (dB) Value (dB)
  • Page 441 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Linear Scale Fidelity Signal Level (Nominal) Specification Result div. from Min. Measured Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Reference Level (mV) Value (mV) (mV) -0.92 190.06 212.42 -1.94 167.70 190.06 -3.10 145.34...
  • Page 442 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (12) Image, Multiple, and Out of Band Response Frequency of Specification Result Center Signal Frequency Measured Generator Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) Value (dB) (GHz) 1.9572 1.1572 10.5228 8.2614...
  • Page 443 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Frequency of Specification Result Center Signal Frequency Measured Generator Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) Value (dB) (GHz) 6.71907 13.8595 24.4 25.2428 24.4 5.78395 24.4 11.9893 24.4 18.19465 28.8428 6.89465...
  • Page 444 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (13) Frequency Readout Accuracy and Frequency Counter Accuracy • Frequency Readout Accuracy Specification Result Center Frequency Span Frequency Measured (MHz) Min. (GHz) Max. (GHz) Pass/Fail (GHz) Value (GHz) 1.999985 2.000015...
  • Page 445 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Counter Accuracy Specification Result Frequency Center Frequency Span Measured (GHz) Min. (GHz) Max. (GHz) Pass/Fail (MHz) Value (GHz) 1.999995999 2.000004001 Apply for R3162/72/82 4.999989999 5.000010001 Apply for R3172/82 10.999977999...
  • Page 446 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (15) Frequency Response • Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) -0.5 +0.5 -0.5 +0.5 -0.5...
  • Page 447 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz (Hi-sense) Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) -1.0 +1.0 -1.0 +1.0 -1.0 +1.0 -1.0...
  • Page 448 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 3.2 GHz to 8 GHz for R3162 Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 3400 -2.0 +2.0 3500 -2.0 +2.0...
  • Page 449 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 6800 -2.0 +2.0 6900 -2.0 +2.0 7000 -2.0 +2.0 7100 -2.0 +2.0 7200 -2.0 +2.0 7300 -2.0...
  • Page 450 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 5100 -1.8 +1.8 5200 -1.8 +1.8 5300 -1.8 +1.8 5400 -1.8 +1.8 5500 -1.8 +1.8 5600 -1.8...
  • Page 451 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 7.1 GHz to 14.7 GHz for R3172/82 Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 7200 -2.0 +2.0 7400 -2.0 +2.0...
  • Page 452 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 14000 -2.0 +2.0 14200 -2.0 +2.0 14400 -2.0 +2.0 14600 -2.0 +2.0 • Frequency Range 14.7 GHz to 26.5 GHz for R3172...
  • Page 453 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 20000 -3.0 +3.0 20200 -3.0 +3.0 20400 -3.0 +3.0 20600 -3.0 +3.0 20800 -3.0 +3.0 21000 -3.0...
  • Page 454 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 14.7 GHz to 27 GHz for R3182 Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 14800 -3.0 +3.0 15000 -3.0 +3.0...
  • Page 455 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 21600 -3.0 +3.0 21800 -3.0 +3.0 22000 -3.0 +3.0 22200 -3.0 +3.0 22400 -3.0 +3.0 22600 -3.0...
  • Page 456 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 27 GHz to 30 GHz for R3182 Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 27000 -3.5 +3.5 27200 -3.5 +3.5...
  • Page 457 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Frequency Range 30 GHz to 40 GHz for R3182 Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 30000 -4.0 +4.0 30200 -4.0 +4.0...
  • Page 458 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Specification Result Test Data Preamplifier Measured (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Value (dB) 36200 -4.0 +4.0 36400 -4.0 +4.0 36600 -4.0 +4.0 36800 -4.0 +4.0 37000 -4.0 +4.0 37200 -4.0...
  • Page 459 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (16) Span Accuracy Specification Result Center Frequency Frequency Measured Span (Hz) Min. (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail (Hz) Value (Hz) 100 k 1.5 G 79.2 k 80.8 k 1.5 G...
  • Page 460 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (17) Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Specification Result Center Frequency Measured Value (MHz) Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (dB) 1500 2500 Apply for R3162 3600 7500 Apply for R3172 3600...
  • Page 461 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (19) Sweep Time Accuracy Specification Result Sweep Time Test Data (s) Measured Setting (s) Min. (s) Max. (s) Pass/Fail Value (s) 44.1 45.9 4.41 4.59 500 m 450 m...
  • Page 462 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (21) Tracking Generator • Absolute Output Level Accuracy Specification Result Test Data Min. (dB) Measured Value (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail -10 dBm -0.5 +0.5 • Output Level Flatness Test Data...
  • Page 463 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Output Level Switching Accuracy Setting of R3132/3162 Specification Result Center Output Level Reference Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Frequency (Hz) (dBm) Level (dBm) 100 k -10.0 -5.0 Reference -1.0...
  • Page 464 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Setting of R3132/3162 Specification Result Center Output Level Reference Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Frequency (Hz) (dBm) Level (dBm) 200 M -10.0 -5.0 Reference -1.0 +1.0 -14.9 -9.9 -1.0 +1.0...
  • Page 465 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Setting of R3132/3162 Specification Result Center Output Level Reference Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Frequency (Hz) (dBm) Level (dBm) 800 M -10.0 -5.0 Reference -1.0 +1.0 -14.9 -9.9 -1.0 +1.0...
  • Page 466 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet Setting of R3132/3162 Specification Result Center Output Level Reference Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail Frequency (Hz) (dBm) Level (dBm) 2.0 G -10.0 -5.0 Reference -2.0 +2.0 -14.9 -9.9 -2.0 +2.0...
  • Page 467 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Harmonic Distortion Test Data Specification Result Frequency Range Min. (dB) Measured Value (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail 100 kHz to 3 GHz -2.0 • Non harmonic Distortion Test Data...
  • Page 468 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet (22) FM demodulation • Offset Error (Internal Mixer Mode) Specification Result Range Min. (Hz) Measured Value (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail 1 kHz/ 2.4 k 2.5 kHz/ 5 kHz/ 10 kHz/...
  • Page 469 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 5.5 Performance Verification Record Sheet • Offset Error (External Mixer Mode) Specification Result Range Min. (Hz) Measured Value (Hz) Max. (Hz) Pass/Fail 1 kHz/ 2.4 k 2.5 kHz/ 5 kHz/ 10 kHz/ 25 kHz/...

  • Page 470: List Of Performance Verification Test Items

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1 External Mixer OPT16 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION (External Mixer) External Mixer OPT16 Introduction This chapter provides OPT3172/3182+16 external mixer performance verification test procedures, item by item as listed on Table 6-1. Performance verification will be carried out under following condition.
  • Page 471 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1 External Mixer OPT16 NOTE: The R3172/R3182 to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional equipment used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.

  • Page 472: Setup Of Noise Level Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures This section describes the performance verification test procedure listed on Table 6-1. 6.1.1.1 Noise Level Description: Verify the external mixer’s noise level.
  • Page 473 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) Insert the correction data floppy disk. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to set FD reading. RECALL, Device, RAM/FD (FD) Select the “WHMB28” file by rotating the data knob.

  • Page 474: Setup Of Source Module Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.1.1.2 Frequency Response Description: Verify the external mixer frequency response against specification. Firstly measure the source module out power with RF power meter and RF power sensor in the entire frequency range by 100 MHz step, and record it as calibrated value.

  • Page 475: Setup Of Frequency Response Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures Frequency Response R3172/R3182 Sweeper (83640) SMA CABLE (DCP-FF00092X02) Source Module 10 dB Ext. Mixer (83554A) (521A) (WHMB-28S) Figure 6-3 Setup of Frequency Response Test Procedure Part 1 Source Module Calibration On the RF power meter, perform ZERO and calibration with the RF power sen- sor.
  • Page 476 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 11. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to preset. SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) 12. On the R3172/R3182, set controls as follows; Center Frequency: 26.5 GHz Span: 40MHz...
  • Page 477 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 25. Record the result in the actual value column on the performance verification test data sheets. 26. Repeat steps 19 through 25 for the frequency setting both of R3172/R3182 center...
  • Page 478 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Model: OPT3172/3182+16 Date: Serial Number: 1. Noise Level Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max.
  • Page 479 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets 2. Frequency Response Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.8 26.9 27.0...
  • Page 480 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9...
  • Page 481 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 33.8 33.9 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.6...
  • Page 482 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.1.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 37.5 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3...

  • Page 483: List Of Performance Verification Test Items

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2 External Mixer OPT17 External Mixer OPT17 Introduction This chapter provides OPT3172/3182+17 external mixer performance verification test procedures, item by item as listed on Table 6-3. Performance verification will be carried out under following condition.
  • Page 484 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2 External Mixer OPT17 NOTE: The R3172/R3182 to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional equipment used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.

  • Page 485: Setup Of Noise Level Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures This section describes the performance verification test procedure listed on Table 6-1. 6.2.1.1 Noise Level Description: Verify the external mixer’s noise level.
  • Page 486 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) Insert the correction data floppy disk. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to set FD reading. RECALL, Device, RAM/FD (FD) Select the “WHMB19” file by rotating the data knob.

  • Page 487: Setup Of Source Module Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.2.1.2 Frequency Response Description: Verify the external mixer frequency response against specification. Firstly measure the source module out power with RF power meter and RF power sensor in the entire frequency range by 100 MHz step, and record it as calibrated value.

  • Page 488: Setup Of Frequency Response Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures Frequency Response R3172/R3182 Sweeper (83640) RF Cable (DCP-FF00092X02) Source Module 10 dB Ext. Mixer (83556A) (521U) (WHMB-19S) Figure 6-6 Setup of Frequency Response Test Procedure Part 1 Source Module Calibration On the RF power meter, perform ZERO and calibration with the RF power sen- sor.
  • Page 489 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 12. On the RF power meter set correction data for 50.1 GHz. 13. Measure the source module output level, and then record it in calibrated value column on the performance verification test record sheets.
  • Page 490 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 26. On the R3132/3182, press SINGLE key for a sweep. 27. On the R3172/R3182, press PKSRCH key to capture the signal peak. 28. Record the level of peak marker in the measured value column on the perfor- mance verification test data sheets.
  • Page 491 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Model: OPT3172/3182+17 Date: Serial Number: 1. Noise Level Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max.
  • Page 492 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 42.0...
  • Page 493 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 44.9 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7...
  • Page 494 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 49.0 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4...
  • Page 495 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 53.0 53.1...
  • Page 496 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8...
  • Page 497 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.2.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 59.7 59.8 59.9 60.0 6-28...

  • Page 498: List Of Performance Verification Test Items

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3 External Mixer OPT18 External Mixer OPT18 Introduction This chapter provides OPT3172/3182+18 external mixer performance verification test procedures, item by item as listed on Table 6-5. Performance verification will be carried out under following condition.
  • Page 499 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3 External Mixer OPT18 NOTE: The R3172/R3182 to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional equipment used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.

  • Page 500: Setup Of Noise Level Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures This section describes the performance verification test procedure listed on Table 6-1. 6.3.1.1 Noise Level Description: Verify the external mixer’s noise level both frequency range of 50 GHz to 75 GHz and 70 GHz to 80 GHz.
  • Page 501 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to preset. SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) Insert the correction data floppy disk. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to set FD reading.
  • Page 502 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures Part 2 Frequency Range 70 GHz to 80 GHz 17. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to preset. SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) 18. Insert the correction data floppy disk.

  • Page 503: Setup Of Source Module Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.3.1.2 Frequency Response Description: Verify the external mixer frequency response against specification both frequency range of 50 GHz to 75 GHz and 70 GHz to 80 GHz.

  • Page 504: Setup Of Frequency Response Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures Frequency Response R3172/R3182 Sweeper (83640) RF Cable (DCP-FF00092X02) Source Module 10 dB Ext. Mixer (83557A) (5421V) (WHMB-15S) Figure 6-9 Setup of Frequency Response Test Procedure Part 1 Source Module Calibration On the RF power meter, perform ZERO and calibration with the RF power sen- sor.
  • Page 505 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 12. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to set FD reading. RECALL, Device, RAM/FD (FD) 13. Select the “WHM15-1” file by rotating the data knob. 14. On the R3172/R3182, press RECALL key to load the correction data.
  • Page 506 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 27. Calculate actual value using following equation. Actual Value = Abs (Calibrated value) - Abs (Measured value) 28. Record the result in the actual value column on the performance verification test data sheets.
  • Page 507 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 41. On the R3172/R3182, set control as follow; Center Frequency: 70.1 GHz 42. On the SG, set control as follow; Output Frequency: 70.1 GHz 43. On the R3172/3182, press SINGLE key for a sweep.
  • Page 508 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Model: OPT3172/3182+18 Date: Serial Number: Noise Level Frequency Range: 50 GHz to 75 GHz Test Data Specification...
  • Page 509 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max. (dBm) Pass/Fail (GHz) (dBm) 64.5 65.0 65.5 66.0 66.5 67.0 67.5 68.0 68.5 69.0 69.5 70.0 70.5 71.0 71.5...
  • Page 510 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Frequency Range: 70 GHz to 80 GHz Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max. (dBm) Pass/Fail (GHz) (dBm) 70.0 70.5 71.0 71.5 72.0 72.5 73.0 73.5...
  • Page 511 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Frequency Response Frequency Range: 50 GHz to 75 GHz Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 50.0...
  • Page 512 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 54.0 54.1 54.2 54.3...
  • Page 513 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9 58.0...
  • Page 514 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 60.9 61.0 61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5 61.6 61.7...
  • Page 515 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 65.0 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4...
  • Page 516 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 69.0 69.1...
  • Page 517 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 72.0 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8...
  • Page 518 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Frequency Range: 70 GHz to 80 GHz Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 70.0 70.1...
  • Page 519 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 74.0 74.1 74.2 74.3 74.4...
  • Page 520 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.3.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 78.0 78.1...

  • Page 521: List Of Performance Verification Test Items

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4 External Mixer OPT19 External Mixer OPT19 Introduction This chapter provides OPT3172/3182+19 external mixer performance verification test procedures, item by item as listed on Table 6-7. Performance verification will be carried out under following condition.
  • Page 522 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4 External Mixer OPT19 NOTE: The R3172/R3182 to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional equipment used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.

  • Page 523: Setup Of Noise Level Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures This section describes the performance verification test procedure listed on Table 6-1. 6.4.1.1 Noise Level Description: Verify the external mixer’s noise level.
  • Page 524 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to preset. SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) Insert the correction data floppy disk. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to set FD reading.

  • Page 525: Setup Of Source Module Calibration

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 6.4.1.2 Frequency Response Description: Verify the external mixer frequency response against specification. Firstly measure the source module out power with RF power meter and RF power sensor in the entire frequency range by 100 MHz step, and record it as calibrated value.

  • Page 526: Setup Of Frequency Response Test

    R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures Frequency Response R3172/R3182 Sweeper (83640) SMA CABLE (DCP-FF00092X02) Source Module 10 dB Ext. Mixer (83558AA) (521W) (WHMB-10S) Figure 6-12 Setup of Frequency Response Test Procedure Part 1 Source Module Calibration On the RF power meter, perform ZERO and calibration with the RF power sen- sor.
  • Page 527 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 11. On the R3172/R3182, press keys as follows to preset. SHIFT, CONFIG (PRESET) 12. On the R3172/R3182, set controls as follows; Center Frequency: 75.0 GHz Span: 40 MHz...
  • Page 528 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.1 External Mixer Performance Verification Test Procedures 25. Record the result in the actual value column on the performance verification test data sheets. 26. Repeat steps 19 through 25 for the frequency setting both of R3172/R3182 center frequency and SG output frequency up-to 110 GHz step by 100 MHz.
  • Page 529 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Model: OPT3172/3182+19 Date: Serial Number: Noise Level Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max. (dBm)
  • Page 530 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max. (dBm) Pass/Fail (GHz) (dBm) 90.0 90.5 91.0 91.5 92.0 92.5 93.0 93.5 94.0 94.5 95.0 95.5 96.0 96.5 97.0...
  • Page 531 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Measured value Min. (dBm) Max. (dBm) Pass/Fail (GHz) (dBm) 108.5 109.0 109.5 110.0 Frequency Response Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min.
  • Page 532 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 77.8 77.9 78.0 78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6...
  • Page 533 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 81.5 81.6 81.7 81.8 81.9 82.0 82.1 82.2 82.3...
  • Page 534 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5 85.6 85.7 85.8 85.9 86.0...
  • Page 535 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 88.9 89.0 89.1 89.2 89.3 89.4 89.5 89.6 89.7...
  • Page 536 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 92.6 92.7 92.8 92.9 93.0 93.1 93.2 93.3 93.4...
  • Page 537 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 96.3 96.4 96.5 96.6 96.7 96.8 96.9 97.0 97.1...
  • Page 538 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 100.0 100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4 100.5 100.6 100.7 100.8...
  • Page 539 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 103.7 103.8 103.9 104.0 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4 104.5...
  • Page 540 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 6.4.2 Performance Verification Test Record Sheets Test Data Specification Result Frequency Calibrated Measured value Actual value Min. (dB) Max. (dB) Pass/Fail (GHz) value (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 107.4 107.5 107.6 107.7 107.8 107.9 108.0 108.1 108.2...
  • Page 541 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.1 R3132 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS R3132 Specifications Frequency Characteristics Specification Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz ± (Frequency readout × freq. reference accuracy + SPAN × 1% Frequency readout accuracy + RBW × 15% + 60 Hz)
  • Page 542 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.1 R3132 Specifications Amplitude Range Characteristics Specification Measurement range +30 dBm to displayed Average Noise Level (Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB) Maximum input level Preamplifier OFF +30 dBm ±50 VDC max. Preamplifier ON +13 dBm ±50 VDC max.
  • Page 543 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.1 R3132 Specifications Dynamic Range Characteristics Specification with RBW 1 kHz, VBW 10 Hz and input attenuator 0 dB, f ≥ 10 MHz Displayed Average Noise Level Preamplifier OFF -117 dBm + 2f (GHz)dB *1...
  • Page 544 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.1 R3132 Specifications Input and Output Characteristics Specification RF input Connector N type Impedance 50Ω (nominal) < 1.5 : 1 (100 kHz to 2 GHz) (characteristic value) VSWR / Preamplifier OFF with input attenuator 10 dB to 50 dB <...
  • Page 545 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.2 R3132N Specifications R3132N Specifications Frequency Characteristics Specification Frequency range 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz ± (Frequency readout × freq. reference accuracy + SPAN × 1% Frequency readout accuracy + RBW × 15% + 60 Hz)
  • Page 546 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.2 R3132N Specifications Amplitude Range Characteristics Specification Measurement range +134 dBµV to displayed Average Noise Level (Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB) Maximum input level Preamplifier OFF +134 dBµV ±50 VDC max. Preamplifier ON +120 dBµV ±50 VDC max.
  • Page 547 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.2 R3132N Specifications Dynamic Range Characteristics Specification with RBW 1 kHz, VBW 10 Hz and input attenuator 0 dB, f ≥ 10 MHz Displayed Average Noise Level Preamplifier OFF -6 dBµV + 2f (GHz)dB *1 Preamplifier ON -21 dBµV + 3f (GHz)dB...
  • Page 548 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.2 R3132N Specifications Input and Output Characteristics Specification RF input Connector N type Impedance 75Ω (nominal) < 1.5 : 1 (100 kHz to 2.2 GHz) (characteristic value) VSWR / Preamplifier OFF with input attenuator. 10 dB to 50 dB <...
  • Page 549 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.3 R3162 Specifications R3162 Specifications Frequency Characteristics Specification Frequency range 9 kHz to 8 GHz Frequency band 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz band 0 3.2 GHz to 6.6 GHz band 1- 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz band 1+ ±...
  • Page 550 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.3 R3162 Specifications Amplitude Range Characteristics Specification Measurement range +30 dBm to displayed Average Noise Level (Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB) Maximum input level Preamplifier OFF +30 dBm 0 VDC max. Preamplifier ON +13 dBm 0 VDC max.
  • Page 551 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.3 R3162 Specifications Dynamic Range Characteristics Specification with RBW 1 kHz, VBW 10 Hz and input attenuator 0 dB, f ≥ 10 MHz Displayed Average Noise Level Preamplifier OFF band 0: -117 dBm + 2f (GHz)dB *1 band 1-: -115 dBm + 0.5f (GHz)dB *1...
  • Page 552 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.3 R3162 Specifications Amplitude Accuracy Characteristics Specification Frequency Response (after Calibration and Preselector peak, Att = 10 dB) ±0.5 dB Preamplifier OFF (100 kHz to 3 GHz) *2 ±2 dB (9 kHz to 3.3 GHz) ±2 dB...
  • Page 553 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.3 R3162 Specifications Input and Output Characteristics Specification RF input Connector N type Impedance 50Ω (nominal) < 2 : 1 (9 kHz to 3.3 GHz) (characteristic value) VSWR / Preamplifier OFF < 2 : 1 (3.2 GHz to 8 GHz) (characteristic value)
  • Page 554 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.4 R3172 Specifications R3172 Specifications Frequency Characteristics Specification Frequency range 9kHz to 26.5GHz Preamplifier OFF Harmonic mode (N) band 0 : 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz band 1 : 3.2 GHz to 7.1 GHz band 2 : 7 GHz to 14.7 GHz...
  • Page 555 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.4 R3172 Specifications Amplitude Range Characteristics Specification Measurement range +30 dBm to displayed Average Noise Level (Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB) Maximum input level Preamplifier OFF +30 dBm 0 VDC max. Preamplifier ON +13 dBm 0 VDC max.
  • Page 556 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.4 R3172 Specifications Dynamic Range Characteristics Specification with RBW 1 kHz, VBW 10 Hz and input attenuator 0 dB, f ≥ 10 MHz Displayed Average Noise Level Preamplifier OFF 10 MHz to 3.3 GHz (band0) : -117 dBm + 2f (GHz)dB *1 3.2 GHz to 7.1 GHz (band1) : -112 dBm *1...
  • Page 557 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.4 R3172 Specifications Amplitude Accuracy Characteristics Specification Frequency Response (after Calibration and Preselector peak, Attenuator 10 dB) Preamplifier OFF Relative Absolute *2 Fretoquency range 20 to 30°C 0 to 50°C 20 to 30°C 0 to 50°C ±0.5 dB...
  • Page 558 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.4 R3172 Specifications Input and Output Characteristics Specification RF input Connector N female (changeable to SMA female) Impedance 50Ω (nominal) VSWR (at tuned frequency) Preamplifier OFF < 1.5 : 1 (9 kHz to 3.3 GHz, band 0) (characteristic value) <...
  • Page 559 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications R3182 Specifications Frequency Characteristics Specification Frequency range 9kHz to 40GHz Preamplifier OFF Harmonic mode (N) band 0 : 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz band 1 : 3.2 GHz to 7.1 GHz band 2 : 7 GHz to 14.7 GHz...
  • Page 560 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications Amplitude Range Characteristics Specification Measurement range +30 dBm to displayed Average Noise Level (Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB) Maximum input level Preamplifier OFF +30 dBm 0 VDC max. Preamplifier ON +13 dBm 0 VDC max.
  • Page 561 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications Dynamic Range Characteristics Specification with RBW 1 kHz, VBW 10 Hz and input attenuator 0 dB, f ≥ 10 MHz Displayed Average Noise Level Preamplifier OFF 10 MHz to 3.3 GHz (band0) : -117 dBm + 2f (GHz)dB *1 3.2 GHz to 7.1 GHz (band1) : -114 dBm *1...
  • Page 562 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications Amplitude Accuracy Characteristics Specification Frequency Response (after Calibration and Preselector peak, Attenuator 10 dB) Preamplifier OFF Relative Absolute *2 Frequency range 20 to 30°C 0 to 50°C 20 to 30°C 0 to 50°C ±0.5 dB...
  • Page 563 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications Input and Output Characteristics Specification RF input Connector K male Impedance 50Ω (nominal) VSWR (at tuned frequency) Preamplifier OFF < 1.5 : 1 (9 kHz to 3.3 GHz, band 0) (characteristic value) <...
  • Page 564 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.5 R3182 Specifications General Specifications Characteristics Specification Operating environment range 0°C to +50°C Relative humidity 85% or less (without condensation) Storage environment range -20°C to +60°C Relative humidity 85% or less AC input power source...
  • Page 565 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.6 Options Options R3132/32N/62/72/82 • OPT20 Highly Stable Reference Frequency Crystal Oscillator Characteristics Specification ±2 × 10 Reference frequency source accuracy Aging /day, ±1 × 10 /year Warm-up drift (nominal) ±5 × 10 (+25°C, 10 minutes after turning the power on) ±5 ×...
  • Page 566 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.6 Options OPT73 FM Demodulation • Internal Mixer Mode Characteristics Specification Amplitude range > -50 dBm + Input attenuator value (-20 dB or more in reference to the reference level with a center frequency of 1 GHz and the RBW set to 10 MHz)
  • Page 567 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.6 Options R3132/62 • OPT74 Tracking Generator Characteristics Specification Frequency range 100kHz to 3.0GHz Output level range 0 to -59.9dBm ±0.5 dB Output level accuracy (30 MHz, -10 dBm, 20°C to 30°C) ±1.0dB Output flatness (100kHz to 1GHz) ±1.5dB...
  • Page 568 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.6 Options R3132N • OPT74 Tracking Generator Characteristics Specification Frequency range 100kHz to 3.0GHz Output level range 105 to -45.1dBµV ±0.5dB Output level accuracy (30MHz, 95dBµV, 20°C to 30°C) ±1.0dB Output flatness (100kHz to 1GHz) ±1.5dB...
  • Page 569 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual 7.6 Options R3172/82 Specification Characteristics OPT16 OPT17 OPT18 OPT19 Frequency range 26.5 to 40 GHz 40 to 60 GHz 50 to 75 GHz 75 to 85 GHz 70 to 80 GHz 85 to 110 GHz...
  • Page 570 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE APPENDIX A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description Span is set 0 Hz. Zero Span is selected. Please change span. Please set the correct span. Span is not set 0 Hz.
  • Page 571 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description Not available. Cannot set to EXT because 10 MHz external refer- Please input External 10MHz Ref. ence signal is not input. Please input the external reference signal.
  • Page 572 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description Not available. Cannot be executed because Spurious measure- Spurious is ON. ment mode is turned on. Not available. Cannot be executed because the phase noise mea- C/N measurement is ON.
  • Page 573 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description I/O error. An access error to disk has occurred. Media changed. This disk was replaced with another while it was being accessed. No disk space. There is no space on the disk.
  • Page 574 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description Not available. This function cannot be executed for the B screen. Screen B is active. Not available. The number of sample points in the window Many sample points in window.
  • Page 575 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual A.1 ERROR MESSAGE Error No. Error Message Description Initial Test failure. Initial test detected an error. Please report to qualified service person. Please contact a qualified service representative. Initial Test failure. Initial test detected an error.
  • Page 576 DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING EXT-1...
  • Page 577 EXT-2...
  • Page 578 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual ALPHABETICAL INDEX [Symbol] Ant Corr ..........3-16, 3-69 Antenna Correction Data ......2-49 -(BK SP) ..........2-8 √Nyquist Filter ........3-59, 3-61 Aperture % ..........3-18, 3-83 √Nyquist Filter ON/OFF ......3-14, 3-59, Arrangement of the three status registers 4-16 ATT AUTO/MNL ........
  • Page 579 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index CAL OUT connector ......2-4, 2-5, Counter ............ 4-38 counter function ........2-27 Cal Sig Level .......... 3-7, 3-21 Counter OFF ........... 3-9, 3-30 Calibration ..........1-15, 2-49, Creating a correction data table ....2-49 3-21 CS/BS Setup ...........
  • Page 580 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Differences between RS-232 and GPIB . 4-66 6-31, 6-54 Disp Line ON/OFF ......... 3-9, 3-17, EXTERNAL TRIGGER terminal ... 2-14 3-31, 3-79 DISPLAY ..........2-9, 3-9, 3-31 F/T ............3-9, 3-32 Display ............ 4-31 Factory Defaults ........
  • Page 581 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Gate Source ..........3-16, 3-74 3-13, 3-14, Gate Width ..........3-16, 3-75 3-34, 3-37, Gated Sweep ........... 2-71, 3-16, 3-39, 3-55, 3-74 3-59, 3-61 Gated Sweep ON/OFF ......3-16, 3-75 Intensity ..........2-3 General ............
  • Page 582 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Marker area ..........2-12 MKR Trace A/B ........3-12, 3-51 Mod Freq → SWP T ON/OFF ....3-11, 3-46 Marker Couple ON/OFF ......3-9, 3-31 Marker No..........3-12, 3-14, Month ............3-8, 3-27 3-51, 3-60 Multi Marker ...........
  • Page 583 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Parameter Setup ........3-14, 3-57, 3-57 3-58, 3-60, Power Measurement ....... 3-57 3-62 Power ON ..........2-19 Parameter Setup Window ....... 4-63 Power Requirements ....... 1-7 Parity Bit ..........3-8, 3-23 POWER switch ........2-4, 2-5, Parser ............
  • Page 584 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Reference level ........2-12 Selected Device Clear ......4-12 Remote control usage examples ..... 4-67 Selecting Menu ........2-16 Remote Enable ........4-11 Self Test ..........3-16, 3-71 REMOTE lamp ........2-10 Sens Range ..........
  • Page 585 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index 3-34, 3-47 Sound OFF ..........3-11, 3-35, T/T ............3-9, 3-32 3-47 Table 1 to 3 ..........3-37 Sound Off ..........3-9 Table Init ..........3-9, 3-10, SPAN ............2-7, 3-16, 3-11, 3-13,...
  • Page 586 R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Zoom Position ......... 3-9, 3-32 Zoom Width ..........3-9, 3-32 UHALP9107 ........... 3-9, 3-33 UNCAL message ........2-13, 2-33 Units ............3-10, 3-42, 4-14 Units keys ..........2-8 User ANT Corr ........3-9, 3-34 Using Floppy Disks ........
  • Page 587 Product. 3. If the Product is found to be defective during the Warranty Period, ADVANTEST will, at its option and in its sole and absolute discretion, either (a) repair the defective Product or part or component thereof or (b) replace the defective Product or part or component thereof, in either case at ADVANTEST s sole cost and expense.
  • Page 588 Product, the Product may not be repairable. Please contact the nearest ADVANTEST office or ADVANTEST sales representatives to determine the operating life of a specific component or part, as the operating life may vary depending on various factors such as operating condition and usage environment.

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