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Tektronix RTPA2A Instruction Manual

Real-time spectrum analyzer tekconnect probe adapter
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RTPA2A
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
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TekConnect
Probe Adapter
071-1766-01
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual RTPA2A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer ® TekConnect Probe Adapter 071-1766-01 www.tektronix.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its suppliers and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the...
  • Page 3 Warranty 2 Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Replaceable Parts List ........RTPA2A Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 ..... . . Figure 5: Connecting the RTPA2A components ....

  • Page 7: General Safety Summary

    Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: CAUTION Refer to Manual RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 9: Environmental Considerations

    Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). Restriction of Hazardous This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is Substances outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
  • Page 10 Environmental Considerations RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The power for the probe adapter and probe is supplied through the DC power supply cable. USB Cable The USB cable provides a data and communications path from the probe adapter to the Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. Probe characteristic data transfers through this cable. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 12: Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Software Compatibility

    TekConnect probe adapter. Contact Tektronix technical support if you need to verify that your Main System software supports the RTPA2A TekConnect probe adapter. For questions about an instrument not listed here, contact the Tektronix support center. TekConnect Probe Compatibility The TekConnect probe adapter supports only TekConnect probes.

  • Page 13: Standard Accessories

    USB Cable. Provides a data and communications path from a TekConnect probe adapter to the Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Power Cord. Provides AC power to the power supply. Option A0 comes standard with the TekConnect probe adapter. See page 5 for power cord options. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. Provides instruction and information about the TekConnect probe adapter. Quick Reference Card. Provides RF, I, and Q setups for the TekConnect probe adapter and the Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer See page 32 for Tektronix part numbers. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 15: Options

    Repair Service 3 years (available at purchase only) Repair Service 5 years (available at purchase only) English Instruction Manual Japanese Instruction Manual See page 32 for Tektronix part numbers. Table 4: Power cord options Plug configuration Normal usage Option number...
  • Page 16 Table 4: Power cord options (Cont.) Plug configuration Normal usage Option number Switzerland 161- - 0154- - 00 Japan 161- - A005- - 00 China 161- - 0306- - 00 No power cord supplied. See page 33 for Tektronix part numbers. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 17: Installing The Probe Adapter

    Figure 2: Probe adapter inputs and outputs Installing the probe adapter consists of the following steps: 1. Install the power cord. 2. Install the power supply cable. 3. Install the USB cable (also to the spectrum analyzer). RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 18: Connections Table

    For the spectrum analyzer to apply correct probe- -related amplitude offsets, you must connect the cables as shown under columns A and B. See the RTPA2A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer TekConnect Probe Adapter Setups Quick Reference for instructions on setting up these connections.

  • Page 19: Installing The Usb Cable And Power Supply Cable

    Getting Started Installing the USB Cable and Power Supply Cable When a USB cable is connected to a Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, power is enabled to the probe. The USB cable must be attached for the probe adapter and a spectrum analyzer system to function properly.

  • Page 20: Installing The Tekconnect Probe

    See Figure 4. To release the probe from the probe adapter, grasp the compensation box, press the latch button, and pull out the probe. Latch button Figure 4: Installing TekConnect probes RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 21: Performing A Functional Check

    BNC-type) termination 011-0049-xx or equivalent Included with the RTPA2A TekConnect probe adapter Nine-digit part numbers (xxx-xxxx-xx) are Tektronix part numbers. To verify the functionality of Channel A, perform the following tasks: 1. Set up the spectrum analyzer: a. Power on and wait for the boot-up process to complete, if necessary.

  • Page 22: Figure 5: Connecting The Rtpa2A Components

    RTPA2A Probe Adapter P7000 Series TekConnect probe 50 Ω SMA-to-N cable Circuit under test *For USB and RF connector locations to the spectrum analyzer, see your spectrum analyzer user manual. Figure 5: Connecting the RTPA2A components RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 23: Figure 6: Check For Lighted Leds

    The LED locations are shown in Figure 6. If they are not lighted green, see the Troubleshooting section on page 26. NOTE. The probe adapter automatically powers off, if the fan fails. Probe status Power status USB status Figure 6: Check for lighted LEDs RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 24: Figure 7: Equipment Setup With Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

    Signal in (RF input) RTPA2A P7000 Series cable TekConnect Probe Connect to the TekConnect Adapter probe REF OUT connector BNC (F-to-F) adapter 50 Ω cable T-BNC connector termination Figure 7: Equipment setup with Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 25: Figure 8: Amplitude Signal

    Table 6: Probe amplitude offset for Channel B ¶ Amplitude Offset Probe Attenuation 2.5X - - 8 dB - - 14 dB 6.25X - - 16 dB - - 20 dB 12.5X - - 22 dB - - 28 dB RTPA2A Instruction Manual...
  • Page 26 Getting Started RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 27: Operating Basics

    USB status Figure 9: Location of status LEDs Power Status Table 7 describes LED operation when power is on. Table 7: Power status LED Indicates Solid green Proper power is applied The probe adapter is not receiving power RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 28: Usb Status

    No power to the probe adapter No power to the probe adapter TekConnect receptacle did not detect a probe NOTE. The Power and USB LEDs must both be solid green for the probe status LEDs to operate. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 29: Reference

    Reference This section contains information you may need to take measurements or to avoid damaging the RTPA2A product. Avoiding Damage from Electrostatic Discharge or Overvoltage Circuitry in the TekConnect probe adapter and probe is very susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge or from overdrive signals. Be sure to operate the system only in a static-controlled environment.
  • Page 30 Reference RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical characteristics of the RTPA2A product. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience and are not guaranteed. The electrical characteristics listed in Table 10 are valid when the RTPA2A product operates within the environmental conditions listed in Table 11 on page 22.

  • Page 32: Table 11: Environmental Characteristics

    Characteristic Description Weight 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs) Dimensions Height: 110 mm (4.250 in) Width: 70 mm (2.750 in) Depth: 42 mm (1.625 in) Cable Length, nominal 1 m (3.28 ft) Does not include accessories and shipping container. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 33: Figure 10: Insertion Loss

    Specifications Figure 10: Insertion loss Figure 11: Return loss RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: Certifications And Compliances

    - EMC H AS/NZS 2064.1/2. Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment: 1992 Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. Use Low-EMI Shielded cables to maintain compliance. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Remaining dirt may be removed with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Do not immerse any equipment in cleaning solutions or use abrasive cleaners. CAUTION. To prevent damage, avoid using cleaning materials that contain acetone, benzene, toluene, xylene, or similar solvents. RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TekConnect scope, send the probe adapter for service. Probe status LED is Red Table 1 on page 2 for probe compatibility. green No Signal Detected The 50 cable connection(s) between the (from the connected TekConnect spectrum analyzer and the probe adapter. probe) RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 37: Product Requires Service

    Product Requires Service The following conditions indicate an internal failure. See the copyright page at the front of the manual for information on contacting Tektronix for service. H No probe-adapter LEDs active at power on. H Probe status LEDs are inactive on one channel, but are active on the other channel of the TekConnect probe adapter.
  • Page 38 Maintenance RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 39: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable parts for the RTPA2A TekConnect probe adapter. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.

  • Page 40: Using The Replaceable Parts List

    Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view illustrations that follow. Tektronix part number Use this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix. 3 and 4 Serial number Column three indicates the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued.
  • Page 41 POWER CORD PRODUCTS~5350 LAKEVIEW INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 PARKWAY~SOUTH DRIVE, SUITE D TK6457 BEIJING MINGDAR TECHNOLOGY INC RM 213 LUIPU BLDG~NO 5 XIAGUANG- BEIJING, CN LI~CHAOYANG DISTRICT TK6625 ENU INC 2038 NW ALOCLEK DRIVE #213 HILLSBORO, OR 97124 RTPA2A Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 671- - 6176- - XX TROL,W/V1.2 SW APPLICATION Standard Accessories 071- - 1766- - XX MANUAL,INSTRUCTION; RTPA2A REAL- - TIME SPECTRUM TK2548 071- - 1766- - XX ANALYZER TEKCONNECT PROBE ADAPTER,ENGLISH (standard accessory, if you ordered Option L0) 071- - 1767- - XX CARD, QUICK REFERENCE;RTPA2A REAL- - TIME...
  • Page 43 161- - 0306- - 00 CABLE ASSY,PWR; 3,1.0MM SQ,250V/10A,2.5 ME- TK6253 92- - 2637- - 250BKH TER,RTANG,IEC320,RCPT,3C CERTIFICATION,CHINA;SAFE- TY CONTROLLED 161- - A005- - 00 1 A6 CABLE ASSY,PWR; RT ANGLE, JAPANESE T MARK,SAFETY SONY 161- - A005- - XX CONTROLLED RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Figure 12: Exploded View

    Replaceable Parts Figure 12: Exploded view RTPA2A Instruction Manual...

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