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- Page 1 RSA503A and RSA507A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Installation and Safety Instructions *P071345200* 071-3452-00...
- Page 3 RSA503A and RSA507A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Installation and Safety Instructions Register now! Click the following link to protect your product. ► www.tek.com/register www.tek.com 071-3452-00...
- Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending.
- Page 5 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
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Page 8: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Important safety information This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. General safety summary Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. - Page 9 Important safety information Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source. Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
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Page 10: Terms In This Manual
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries. Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product. Terms in this manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. -
Page 11: Preface
Preface The RSA503A and RSA507A are battery operated, portable Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers that contains an acquisition system inside a small module. The user interface and display are provided by the SignalVu-PC software once it is installed on a Windows tablet (host PC). -
Page 12: Key Features
Preface Key Features 9 kHz – 3 GHz frequency range (RSA503A) 9 kHz – 7.5 GHz frequency range (RSA507A) 40 MHz real time bandwidth External reference and trigger/sync inputs Tracking generator option Mapping, GPS, signal database and interference hunting USB 3.0 control/data interface to PC... - Page 13 Preface International power cords Your instrument was shipped with one of the following power cord options. Power cords for use in North America are UL listed and CSA certified. Cords for use in areas other than North America are approved by at least one authority acceptable in the country to which the product is shipped.
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Page 14: Product Options
Tracking generator (must be ordered with instrument) Optional accessories Optional accessories such as cables, adapters, calibration kits, attenuators, and antennas are available from Tektronix. Visit www.tek.com to view optional accessories. Service options The instrument includes a 3 year warranty. Read the warranty statement at the front of this manual for details. - Page 15 Preface Option number Description Five Year Gold Care Plan Repair Service for 5 Years (including Warranty) Post-purchase service options R5DW Repair Service Coverage, extending from date of purchase to 5 years (including warranty) RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
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Page 16: Documentation
Preface Documentation Following is a list of documentation available for this product and shows where you can find it: in a printed manual, on the product flash drive, or on the Tektronix Web site at www.tek.com. Item Purpose Location Installation and Safety... -
Page 17: Installation
Prepare the PC All of the software required to operate the RSA503A and RSA507A from a PC is included on the flash drive that ships with the instrument. The instrument can be controlled with Tektronix SignalVu-PC software, or you can control the instrument through your own custom signal processing application and API. - Page 18 Installation For additional information about installation, option activation and operation, refer to the SignalVu-PC Quick Start User Manual document, located in SignalVu-PC under Help/Quick Start Manual (PDF). Load the API driver software If you want to use the API to create your own custom signal processing application, load the software using the procedure below.
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Page 19: Battery Pack
Installation Battery pack Battery charge level indicators When the WFM200BA battery pack is not installed in the instrument, you can check the charge level by pressing the Check button on the back of the battery pack. LEDs illuminate to indicate the amount of charge remaining in increments of approximately 20%. - Page 20 Installation On the bottom of the instrument, remove the cover for the battery compartment: Lift up the two battery-cover rings and rotate ¼ turn counterclockwise. b. Lift away the battery cover. Insert the WFM200BA battery pack into the battery compartment. RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
- Page 21 Installation Lay battery pack tab flat on top of the battery. Do not let the tab interfere with the battery cover seal. Reinstall the battery compartment cover: Insert the tabs on the battery cover into the chassis slots. RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
- Page 22 Installation b. Close the battery cover and rotate the battery cover rings ¼ turn clockwise to secure the cover. Lay the battery cover rings down flat. RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
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Page 23: Ac Adapter
Installation AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the rear of the instrument shown below. NOTE. If a battery pack is installed in the instrument, it will automatically charge whenever the supplied AC adapter is connected, whether the instrument is On or Off. -
Page 24: Functional Check
Installation Functional check Refer to the front panel illustration for connector locations. (See Figure 1 on page 11.) Ensure that either a battery is installed or AC power is supplied from the external supply. Connect the USB cable included with the analyzer between the analyzer and the host PC. - Page 25 Installation SignalVu-PC automatically establishes a connection to the instrument via the USB cable. A Connect Status dialog appears in the SignalVu-PC status bar to confirm that the instrument is connected. NOTE. You can quickly verify connection status by looking at the Connection indicator in the SignalVu-PC status bar.
- Page 26 Installation Automatic connection fails. In some instances, the automatic connection may fail. Typically, the cause is that SignalVu-PC is already connected to an instrument (either USB or network). In this situation, use the following steps to make a connection using the SignalVu-PC application.
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Page 27: Front Panel
Installation Front panel The following figure shows the connections and indicators on the instrument. Use the reference numbers to locate the descriptions. Figure 1: Front panel 1 – USB 3.0 Type A connector The USB 3.0 connector has a water tight cap attached. When not in use, finger tighten the cap to the connector to prevent ingress of water and dust. - Page 28 Installation Steady Red: USB power applied, or resetting Steady Green: Initialized, ready for use Blinking Green: Transferring data to host PC 3 – Battery LED Indicates external power source and battery charging state. Blinking Green: External power connected, battery charging Off: No external DC power source connected, battery is fully charged 4 –...
- Page 29 Installation RSA503A: 9 kHz to 3 GHz RSA507A: 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
- Page 30 Installation RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
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Page 31: Operating Requirements
With battery installed When inside the Tektronix approved carry case. Place the instrument with the Tektronix logo facing the mesh side of the carry case in order to provide adequate airflow for cooling. CAUTION. To reduce the risk of overheating and damage to the instrument, do not place the instrument into an enclosed case other than the Tektronix approved carry case when the instrument is on. -
Page 32: Environmental Requirements
Operating requirements Environmental requirements For instrument accuracy, ensure that the instrument has warmed up for 20 minutes and meets these requirements. Requirement Description Temperature (without battery installed) Operating –10 °C to 55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) Non-operating –51 °C to 71°C (–59.8 °F to +123.8 °F) Temperature (with battery installed) Operating (discharge) –10 °C to 45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F) -
Page 33: Electrical Ratings
Operating requirements Electrical ratings Power requirements This instrument is intended to be powered by the WFM200BA Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack or the 18 V DC AC adapter. AC power When the instrument operates from the external AC adapter, the following power requirements apply: A single-phase power source with one current-carrying conductor at or near earth-ground (the neutral conductor). -
Page 34: Cleaning
Operating requirements Battery power This instrument can be powered by a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack. One WFM200BA battery pack is provided with the instrument. If needed, you can purchase additional battery packs. NOTE. For optimum performance, charge the battery pack completely before using it for the first time or after prolonged storage. -
Page 35: Compliance Information
IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions EN 61000-3-3. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker European contact. Mfr. Compliance Contact Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19‐045 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA www.tek.com RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions... - Page 36 Compliance information This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference. Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low impedance connection between the cable shield and the connector shell should be used.
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Page 37: Safety Compliance
Compliance information Safety compliance This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information. IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements. Equipment type Test and measuring equipment. - Page 38 Compliance information Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP52 (as defined in IEC 60529-2004). Rated as dust protected and protected from the ingress of dripping water when less than 15° from vertical. RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
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Page 39: Environmental Considerations
Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/productrecycling). Battery recycling. The WFM200BA Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly:... - Page 40 NOTE. See the WFM200BA Rechargeable Battery Pack Instructions (Tektronix part number 075-1041-XX) for information on storage, transportation, and end-of-life recycling or disposal of the WFM200BA Lithium-Ion battery pack. RSA500A Series Installation and Safety Instructions...
- Page 41 Compliance information Transporting Lithium-Ion batteries The capacity of the Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack in this product is under 100 Wh. The lithium-equivalent content, as defined by the UN Manual of Test and Criteria Part III Section 38.3, is under 8 g per pack and 1.5 g per individual cell.
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