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Any way of copying, extracting or translating the contents of this manual is not allowed without the permission of COM-POWER. Note: COM-POWER is the registered trademark of COM-POWER CORPORATION. SPA-900 Series User Manual 1 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not operate the instrument in a humid environment. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. SPA-900 Series User Manual 2 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may happen. Symbols on the product. These symbols may appear on the product: Hazardous Protective Warning Earth Chassis Voltage Ground Ground SPA-900 Series User Manual 3 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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SPA-900 Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview SPA-900 series spectrum analyzers have a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 2.1GHz/3.2GHz; it is light weight and compact, with a user friendly interface, concise styling, reliable measurement precision and plenty of RF measurement functions. Applicable to research and development, education, production, maintenance and other related fields that meets a wider range of application requirements.
Marker Fn....................55 2.3.4 Peak ......................57 Measurement ......................60 2.4.1 Meas ......................60 2.4.2 Meas setup ....................61 System ........................69 2.5.1 System ......................69 SPA-900 Series User Manual 5 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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General Inspection and Troubleshooting ............78 General Inspection ....................78 Troubleshooting ..................... 79 Chapter 4 Service and Support ..................81 Maintain Summary ....................81 Contact Us ......................81 SPA-900 Series User Manual 6 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Quick Start Chapter 1 This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions, front/ rear panel and the user interface, as well as announcements during first use of SPA-900 series spectrum analyzer. Subjects in this chapter: ...
The Spectrum Analyzer accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply. Please use the power cord provided as accessories to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-5 Power Cord Connection SPA-900 Series User Manual 9 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Description Description User Graphical Interface Menu Control Keys Function Keys Knob Arrow Keys RF Input Numeric Keyboard TG Output Earphone interface USB Host Power Switch SPA-900 Series User Manual 10 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Selects the Noise Marker\N dB BW\Freq Counter\Read out of Freq Peak Searches for the Peak Signal and Counts the Peak Frequency Meas Selects the Channel Power\ACPR\Occupied BW\T-Power\TOI\Spectrum Monitor SPA-900 Series User Manual 11 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
(including decimal point, #, space and +/-) are mainly used to edit file or folder name and set parameters (refer to “Parameter Setting”). SPA-900 Series User Manual 12 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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When the instrument is in remote mode, use this key to return to local mode. Enter When pressed during parameter editing process, the system will complete the input and insert a default unit for the parameter automatically. SPA-900 Series User Manual 13 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
The analyzer provides AM and FM demodulations. Insert the earphone to the jack to acquire the audio output of the demodulated signal. You can turn on or off the earphone output and adjust the volume via Demod ->Volume. SPA-900 Series User Manual 14 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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DC voltage component and the maximum continuous power of the AC (RF) signal component can not exceed 50 V and +30 dBm respectively. SPA-900 Series User Manual 15 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
When the external reference is lost, transfinite or not connected, the instrument switches to its internal reference source automatically and “Ext Ref” on the screen disappears. SPA-900 Series User Manual 16 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Connect to AC Power Supply The Spectrum Analyzer accept 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply. Please use the power cord provided as accessories to connect the instrument SPA-900 Series User Manual 17 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
The identification is displayed when a USB flash drive identification is inserted Menu title Function of the current menu. Menu items Menu items of the current function SPA-900 Series User Manual 18 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Average type Log power\Power\Voltage power Trigger type Free\Video\External trigger 34, 35 Ref offset 34:Ref offset identification;35:Ref offset value Scale/Div Scale value Scale type Logarithm or linearity SPA-900 Series User Manual 19 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
For example, press Trig Type ->Free Run to select free trigger and the analyzer is in Free Run state at present. SPA-900 Series User Manual 20 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
1) press Frequency -> “Center Freq” 2) Press the up/down Arrow key until the parameter is set to the desired value (100 MHz). SPA-900 Series User Manual 21 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
When the help information show at the center of the screen. Press the Help button, It will close the help information. Figure 1-13 help information SPA-900 Series User Manual 22 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
The method is as follows, align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the Spectrum Analyzer and then pull the key out. Figure 1-14 Security Lock SPA-900 Series User Manual 23 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associated functions. Subjects in this chapter: Basic Settings Sweep and Function Settings Marker Set Measurement System Shortcut Key SPA-900 Series User Manual 24 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Nonzero Span, 50 Hz ~ (Full Span -50Hz) Unit GHz\MHz\kHz\Hz Knob Step Span>0, step=Span/200 Span=0, step=RBW/100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step Freq step Related to Start Freq, Stop Freq SPA-900 Series User Manual 25 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Nonzero Span: 100 Hz ~ Full Span Unit GHz\MHz\kHz\Hz Knob Step Span>0, step=Span/200 Span=0, step=RBW/100 Min 1 Hz Direction Key Step Freq step Related to Center Freq, Span SPA-900 Series User Manual 26 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Execute a peak search and use the frequency of the current peak as the center frequency (CF) of the analyzer. The function is invalid in Zero Span mode. SPA-900 Series User Manual 27 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Figure 2-1 Before Peak -> CF Figure 2-2 After Peak -> CF SPA-900 Series User Manual 28 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Direction Key Step In 1-2-5 sequence Related to Start Freq, Stop Freq, Freq Step, RBW, Sweep time Note: 0 Hz is available only in zero span. SPA-900 Series User Manual 29 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
If the scale type of X-axis is in the logarithmic type form, the scale type will be switched into Lin when turning on Meas. 2.1.3 Amplitude Set the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. Through modifying these parameters, signals under SPA-900 Series User Manual 30 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Parameter Explanation Default 20 dB Range 0 ~ 51 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 5 dB Related to Preamp, Ref level SPA-900 Series User Manual 31 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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You can modify this parameter using the numeric keys, knob or direction keys. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Setting”. Table 2-8 Scale Parameter Explanation Default 10 dB Range 1 dB ~ 10 dB SPA-900 Series User Manual 32 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Antenna and Cable. When using this function, you can view the correction data table and save or load the current correction data. When amplitude correction is turn on, both the trace and related measurement results will be corrected. SPA-900 Series User Manual 33 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Some parameters such as the reference level, scale, input attenuation and maximum mixing level may be changed during the auto search. SPA-900 Series User Manual 34 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Figure 2-3 Before Auto Tune Figure 2-4 After Auto Tune SPA-900 Series User Manual 35 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Unit MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step in 1, 3, 10 sequence Direction Key Step in 1, 3, 10 sequence Relation RBW, V/R Ratio, Sweep Time SPA-900 Series User Manual 36 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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“EMI” (-6 dB bandwidth). When “EMI” is selected, resolution bandwidth can be 200 Hz, 9 kHz or 120kHz only. “Quasi-Peak” detector is available only in “EMI” filter. SPA-900 Series User Manual 37 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
1. Clear Write Erases any data previously stored in the selected trace, and display the data sampled in real-time of each point on the trace. SPA-900 Series User Manual 38 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Set the computational method of the math trace. 2.2.2.5 Variable X, Y Variable X, Y can choose trace A, B, C. 2.2.2.6 Const Set the value of the constant. SPA-900 Series User Manual 39 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
For each trace point, Positive Peak detector displays the maximum value of data sampled within the corresponding time interval. 2.2.3.3 Negative Peak For each trace point, Negative Peak detector displays the minimum value of data sampled within SPA-900 Series User Manual 40 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Auto coupling; at this point, “UNCAL” is shown in the status bar on the screen SPA-900 Series User Manual 41 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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In continuous sweep mode, the system will send a trigger initialization signal automatically and enter the trigger condition judgment directly after each sweep. SPA-900 Series User Manual 42 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
0s ~ 10s Unit ks, s, ms, us Knob Step Direction Key Step 2.2.5 Trigger The trigger type can be Free Run, Video or External. SPA-900 Series User Manual 43 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
If the related rules are met, the result is “Pass”; or else is “Fail”. 2.2.6.1 Limit1 Select eanble or disable limit1.. 2.2.6.2 Limit1 Edit Edit the properties of the limit1 lines. Table 2-20 Limit1 EditMenu SPA-900 Series User Manual 44 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Del Point Delete the point you are editing. Del All Delete all point. Save/Recall Save or load the limit file. SPA-900 Series User Manual 45 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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10 dB 2.2.7.3 TG Level Offset Assign a certain offset to the output power of the TG when gains or losses occur between the TG SPA-900 Series User Manual 46 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Table 2-24 Reference level under normalization Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -200 dB ~ 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB SPA-900 Series User Manual 47 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Set the status of the earphone. When it is on, the demodulated signal can be heard through the earphone during the demodulation. By default, it is off. SPA-900 Series User Manual 48 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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1 s ~ 10 s, step =100 ms; 10 s ~ 100 s, step =1 s; 100 s ~ 1000 s, step =10 s Direction Key Step 1-2-5 step SPA-900 Series User Manual 49 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Select Trace option and the readouts of this marker are also displayed in the active function area and at the upper right corner of the screen. SPA-900 Series User Manual 50 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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The location of the reference marker is always fixed (both on the X-axis and the Y-axis); while the Delta Marker is active. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to change the location of the Delta Marker. SPA-900 Series User Manual 51 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Relative to is used to measure the delta values of X (Frequency or Time) and Y (Amplitude) between two markers which mark on different traces. SPA-900 Series User Manual 52 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker. If Normal marker is selected, the center frequency will be set to the frequency of the current SPA-900 Series User Manual 53 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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If Normal marker is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the current marker. If Delta or Delta Pair marker is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of the Delta Marker. SPA-900 Series User Manual 54 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
N dB fall (N<0) or rise (N>0) in amplitude as shown in the figure on the next page. SPA-900 Series User Manual 55 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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The frequency readout is more accurate when the frequency counter is enabled. The frequency counter measures the frequency near the center frequency in Zero span mode. SPA-900 Series User Manual 56 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Open the peak search setting menu and execute peak search. 2.3.4.1 Peak -> CF Execute peak search and set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency of the peak. SPA-900 Series User Manual 57 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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1. Peak Threshold Assign a minimum for the peak amplitude. Peaks whose amplitudes are greater than the specified peak threshold are treated as real peaks. SPA-900 Series User Manual 58 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Range 0dB ~ 200dB Unit Knob Step Direction Key Step 3. Peak Type Set the peak search condition. The available options are Maximum and Minimum SPA-900 Series User Manual 59 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Automatic measurement of IP3 (Third order Intercept Point), including the power of fundamental wave and the Third order in the power, and calculate the adjustable Intercept Point SPA-900 Series User Manual 60 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Sets the center frequency, this center frequency which is the same with the center frequency of the analyzer. Modifying this parameter will change the center frequency of the analyzer. SPA-900 Series User Manual 61 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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In 1 -1.5-2-3-5-7.5 sequence Span Power Set the integrated bandwidth to the sweep span of display. The channel power and power spectral density display on the screen simultaneously. SPA-900 Series User Manual 62 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Set the bandwidth of the main channel and the power of the main channel is the power integral within this bandwidth. You can use the numeric keys, knob and direction keys to modify this parameter. SPA-900 Series User Manual 63 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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33 Hz ~ full span Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Integration BW /100, the minimum is 1 Hz Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence SPA-900 Series User Manual 64 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Transmit Frequency Error: difference between the center frequency of the channel and the center frequency of the analyzer. 2.4.2.4 T-Power Figure 2-12 T-Power SPA-900 Series User Manual 65 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Default 24.032ms Range Start line ~ sweep time Unit ks, s, ms, us, ns Knob Step Sweep time /751 Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence SPA-900 Series User Manual 66 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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TOI is automatic measurement, do not need to set parameters. 2.4.2.6 Spectrum Monitor Figure 2-14 Spectrum Monitor Display the power of spectrum in color spectrum. SPA-900 Series User Manual 67 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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1. Spectrogram Sets the meas state of spectrum monitor. 2. Restart Restart spectrum monitor. SPA-900 Series User Manual 68 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Save the current instrument setting as user-defined setting into the internal non-volatile memory. Factory When factory is selected, the device will recall the initial config. Reset & Clear SPA-900 Series User Manual 69 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Load license, enter 16 bits license here to load options. Firmware Update Update firmware. 2.5.1.6 Data and Time The system time is displayed in “ymd”, “mdy”, “dmy” format in user interface. SPA-900 Series User Manual 70 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
TRC files store the active (visible) trace data and scaling factors that were in place when the data was saved. They are saved in binary format, which is designed to be used by SSA3X SPA-900 Series User Manual 72 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Copy: Copy the Selected file or folder for paste. Paste: Paste the file cut or copied before into the current. Delete: Delete selected file or directory. SPA-900 Series User Manual 73 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Sweep Time Auto, 312.416 ms (or 312.416 ms, 216.288 ms, 192.256 ms, 168.224 ms, 120.160 ms) Sweep Rule Speed Sweep Continue Sweep Mode Auto Numbers SPA-900 Series User Manual 74 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Demod Demod Mode Close Earphone Volume Demod Time 5 ms Marker Select Marker Select Trace Marker Type Normal Delta Pair Delta Relative To Marker Table SPA-900 Series User Manual 75 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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Stop Line 20 ms System** Language English Power On Preset IP Config Static Auto Cal Close Tine Date Set Format Display** Display Line Off, 0 dBm SPA-900 Series User Manual 76 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
"Sweep Time". 2.6.3 Help After press Help, press any key to help information. 2.6.4 Save Quick saving a file, according to “File->Save Type” settings. SPA-900 Series User Manual 77 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
Check the accessories Please check the accessories according to the packing list. If the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact your COM-POWER sales representative. SPA-900 Series User Manual 78 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
— The analyzer provides auto calibration function. If required, press System->Calibration->Auto Cal and select “Open”. The instrument will perform self-calibration SPA-900 Series User Manual 79 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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The instrument may display prompt messages, error messages or state messages according to the current working status. These messages are displayed to help you to use the instrument correctly and are not instrument failures. SPA-900 Series User Manual 80 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
In no Event shall COM-POWER be liable for indirect, special or donsequential damages SPA-900 Series User Manual 81 Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC, +1 408 916‐5750, info@reliantemc.com, www.reliantemc.com...
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