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SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer
UM0703X-E01A
2015 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1 User Manual SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer UM0703X-E01A 2015 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Any way of copying, extracting or translating the contents of this manual is not allowed without the permission of SIGLENT. Note: SIGLENT is the registered trademark of SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. SSA3000X User Manual I...
  • Page 4: General Safety Summary

    SIGLENT General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the instrument as specified. Use Proper AC Power Line Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be used.
  • Page 5: Safety Terms And Symbols

    SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Terms on the product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER Indicates direct injuries or hazards that may happen. WARNING Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen. CAUTION Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may happen.
  • Page 6: Ssa3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview

    SIGLENT SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer has a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 2.1 GHz/3.2 GHz, it is light weight and small size, with an user friendly interface, concise style of display, 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SIGLENT Contents SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer ..................I Copyright Information ....................... I General Safety Summary ......................II Safety Terms and Symbols ....................III SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview ..............IV Chapter 1 Quick Start ......................1 Appearance and Dimension .................. 2 To Prepare for Use ....................
  • Page 8 SIGLENT Measurement ...................... 52 2.4.1 Meas ......................52 2.4.2 Meas setup ....................52 System ........................ 59 2.5.1 System ..................... 59 2.5.2 Display ...................... 60 2.5.3 File ......................61 Shortcut Key ......................63 2.6.1 Preset ....................... 63 2.6.2 Couple ...................... 66 2.6.3 Help ......................
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    SIGLENT Chapter 1 Quick Start 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 SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer. Subjects in this chapter: ...
  • Page 10: Appearance And Dimension

    SIGLENT Appearance and Dimension Front View Figure 1- 1 Figure 1- 2 Top View 2 SSA3000X User Manual...
  • Page 11: To Prepare For Use

    SIGLENT To Prepare for Use 1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the Spectrum Analyzer upwards for stable placement as well as easier operation and observation of the instrument. Figure 1- 3 Before adjusting Figure 1- 4 After adjusting SSA3000X User Manual 3...
  • Page 12: Connect To Ac Power Supply

    SIGLENT 1.2.2 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 to the power source as shown in the figure below. Figure 1- 5 Power Cord Connection 4 SSA3000X User Manual...
  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    SIGLENT The Front Panel Figure 1- 6 The Front Panel Table 1- 1 Front Panel Description 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 SSA3000X User Manual 5...
  • Page 14: Front Panel Function Keys

    SIGLENT 1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys Figure 1- 7 Function Keys area Table 1- 2 Function keys description Function keys Description Sets the Center Freq\Start Freq\Stop Freq\Freq Step Frequency Span Sets the Span\Full Span\Zero Span\Zoom In\Zoom Out\Last Span Amplitude Used to Set the REF Level\Attenuator\Preamp\Amplitude Auto Tune Automatically sets the optimal parameters according to the characteristics of the signal...
  • Page 15: Front Panel Key Backlight

    SIGLENT \Occupied BW\T-Power System Selects the Language\Power on/Preset\Interface\Calibration\ system information\Data&Time\Self Test Mode Selects the Spec Analyzer\EMI\Reflection Meas Display Used to Adjust the Grid Brightness\Display Line Use to Select the File system File Preset Sets the system to default status Couple Used to Select the RBW\VBW\Attenuator\Freq Step\Sweep time mode Help Help Information Switch...
  • Page 16 SIGLENT Figure 1- 8 Numeric Keyboard 1. Press this key can change the Number and letter during file or folder name editing. 2.  Multiplexing keys for numbers and letters. They are used to directly input the desired number or letter. ...
  • Page 17: Front Panel Connectors

    SIGLENT 1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors Figure 1- 9 Front Panel Connectors 1. Power Switch Power up/Power down the instrument 2. USB Host  The analyzer can serve as a “host” device to connect external USB devices. This interface is available for USB storage devices. ...
  • Page 18 SIGLENT CAUTION For fear of damaging your hearing, please turn the volume down to zero and gradually turn the volume up after putting on the earphone. 4.TG OUTPUT The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through a cable with an N male connector.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    SIGLENT Rear Panel Figure 1- 10 Rear Panel 1、 Handle Pull up the handle vertically for easy carrying of the instrument. When you do not need the handle, press it down. 2、USB Device interface The analyzer can serve as a “slave” device to connect external USB devices. Through this interface, a PC can be connected to control SSA3000X remotely through programming or PC software.
  • Page 20: User Interface

    SIGLENT 5、REF OUT 10MHz SSA3000X can use internal or external reference source.  When internal reference source is used, the [10MHz OUT] connector can output a 10 MHz clock signal generated by the analyzer. This signal can be used to synchronize other instruments.
  • Page 21 SIGLENT Name Description SIGLENT Logo of SIGLENT Reference level UNCAL When the sweep time less than the auto couple time, the measure result may be inaccuracy, at the same time appear the “UNCAL” Active function area Current parameter and its value EXT REF Ext Ref ATT Value...
  • Page 22: Menu Operation

    SIGLENT Menu Operation There are 7 types of menus according to their operation modes. Each type of menu and its operation method are introduced below. 1、 Parameter Input When selected, use the numeric keys to modify the parameters directly. For example, select Center Freq, input the desired figure and press Enter to change the center frequency.
  • Page 23: Parameter Setting

    SIGLENT Parameter Setting Users can enter the desired parameter values using the numeric keys, knob or Arrow keys. This section describes the three methods of parameter setting through an example (to set the center frequency to 100 MHz). 1. Use the numeric keyboard 1) Press Frequency->”Center Freq”...
  • Page 24: To Use The Built-In Help

    SIGLENT To Use the Built-in Help The built-in help system provides information about every function key at the front panel and every menu soft key. 1. How to acquire built-in help Press Help and a prompt about how to obtain help information will be shown at the center of the screen.
  • Page 25: To Use The Security Lock

    SIGLENT To Use the Security Lock If needed, you can use the security lock (please buy it yourself) to lock the Spectrum Analyzer to a fixed location. 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.
  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation 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 Setup  Measurement  System ...
  • Page 27: Basic Settings

    SIGLENT Basic Settings 2.1.1 Frequency Set the frequency parameters and functions of the analyzer. Restarts sweeping every time the frequency parameters are modified. The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of three groups of parameters: Start Frequency, Center Frequency and Stop Frequency.
  • Page 28 SIGLENT 2.1.1.2 Start Frequency Set the start frequency of the current channel. The start and stop frequencies are displayed at the lower right sides of the grid respectively. In use process pay attention to the following points:  The span and center frequency vary with the start frequency when the Span did not reach the minimum (The parameters vary with the span, please refer to “Span”), In Zero Span mode, the start frequency, stop frequency and center frequency are always the same.
  • Page 29 SIGLENT 2.1.1.4 Freq Step Arrow key step of the center frequency. start frequency and stop frequency vary with the stop frequency. In use process pay attention to the following points:  At a fixed step change the value of the center frequency can reach the purpose of continuous measurement channel switch.
  • Page 30 SIGLENT Figure 2- 1 Before Peak -> CF Figure 2- 2 After peak -> CF 22 SSA3000X User Manual...
  • Page 31: Span

    SIGLENT 2.1.1.6 CF -> Step Set the current center frequency as the CF step. At this point, the CF step will switch to “Manual” mode automatically. This function is usually used with channel switching. Take harmonic waveform measurement for example: locate a signal at the center frequency of a channel, execute CF->Step and then press the down direction key continuously to measure each order of harmonic in sequence 2.1.2...
  • Page 32: Amplitude

    SIGLENT 2.1.2.2 Full Span Set the span of the analyzer to the maximum. 2.1.2.3 Zero Span Set the span of the analyzer to 0Hz. Both the start and stop frequencies will equal the center frequency and the horizontal axis will denote time. The analyzer measures the time domain characteristics of the amplitude of the corresponding frequency point on the input signal.
  • Page 33 SIGLENT is adjusted under a constant maximum mixing level in order to fulfill the following condition: LRef <= aRF-aPA-30dBm。 Table 2- 6 Ref Level Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range -100dBm to 30dBm Unit dBm, mV, uV Knob Step In Log scale mode, step = Scale/10 In Lin scale mode, step=0.1 dBm Direction Key Step In Log scale mode, step = Scale...
  • Page 34 SIGLENT  The corresponding icon “PA” will be appear at the left side of the screen when the preamplifier is turned on. 2.1.3.4 Units Set the unit of the Y-axis to dBm, dBmV, dBuV, Volts and Watts. The default is dBm。 ...
  • Page 35 SIGLENT 2.1.3.6 Scale Type Set the scale type of Y-axis to Lin or Log. The default is Log. In Lin mode, Scale value cannot be changed. Display area for reference level of 0%. In use process pay attention to the following points: ...
  • Page 36: Auto Tune

    SIGLENT enabled, the data of the correction factor currently selected is used for amplitude correction. If multiple factors are enabled, all related data will be used for amplitude correction. 2.1.4 Auto Tune Search for signals automatically throughout the full frequency range; adjust the frequency and amplitude for optimum display effect of the signal to realize one-key signal search and auto setting of parameters.
  • Page 37 SIGLENT Figure 2- 4 After Auto Tune SSA3000X User Manual 29...
  • Page 38: Sweep And Function Settings

    SIGLENT Sweep and Function Settings 2.2.1 Set the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth), VBW (Video Bandwidth) and average type parameters of the analyzer. 2.2.1.1 Resolution Bandwidth Set the desired resolution bandwidth in order to distinguish between signals which are close in frequency. ...
  • Page 39: Trace

    SIGLENT 2.2.1.3 V/R Ratio Set the ratio of VBW to RBW. This value is different while measuring different kinds of signals:  Sine signal: use 1 to 3 (for faster sweeps)  Pulse signal: use 10 (to reduce the influence on the amplitude of transient signals) ...
  • Page 40 SIGLENT 2.2.2.1 Select Trace Spectrum Analyzer allows for up to four traces to be displayed at the same time. Each trace has its own color (Trace 1 - Yellow, Trace 2 - Purple, Trace 3 - Light blue and Trace 4 - Green). All traces can be set parameter independently.
  • Page 41 SIGLENT Display the minimum from multiple sweeps for each point of the trace and update the data if a new minimum is generated in successive sweeps. 4.View Holds and displays the amplitude data of the selected trace. The trace data is not updated as the analyzer sweeps.
  • Page 42: Detect

    SIGLENT X+Y-Ref→Z X+const→Z X-const→Z Detect 2.2.3 2.2.3.1 Detect Type The analyzer displays the sweep signal on the screen in the form of trace. For each trace point, the analyzer always captures all the data within a specific time interval and processes (Peak, Average, etc.) the capture data using the detector currently selected, then display the processed data (one point) on the screen .
  • Page 43 SIGLENT 2.2.4.1 Sweep Time Set the time needed for the spectrum analyzer to finish a sweep within the span range. The sweep time can be set in “Auto” or “Manual” mode and the default is “Auto”.  In non-zero span, the analyzer selects the shortest sweep time on the basis of the current RBW and VBW settings if Auto is selected.
  • Page 44: Trigger

    SIGLENT key and the system will enter continuous sweep mode and sweep continuously if the trigger conditions are satisfied.  If the instrument is in single sweep mode and a measurement function is on, press this key and the system will enter continuous sweep mode and measure continuously if the trigger conditions are satisfied.
  • Page 45: Limit

    SIGLENT on the screen. You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. Please refer to “Parameter Setting” for more details. Table 2- 17 Trigger Setup Parameter Explanation Default 0 dBm Range -200 dBm ~ 50 dBm Unit Knob Step 1 dBm...
  • Page 46 SIGLENT Amplitude Edit the amplitude of the current point or line. If the Ref AMPT is enabled, edit the amplitude difference between the amplitude of the current point and the reference level. Del Point Delete the point you are editing. Del All Delete all point.
  • Page 47 SIGLENT 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 output and external device in order to display the actual power value.  This parameter only changes the readout of the TG output power, rather than the actual value of it.
  • Page 48: Demod

    SIGLENT Table 2- 21 Reference level under normalization Parameter Explanation Default 0 dB Range -200 dB ~ 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Direction Key Step 10 dB 2.Norm Ref Pos Adjust the vertical position of the normalization reference level on the screen by adjusting the reference position when normalization is enabled.
  • Page 49 SIGLENT  Analyzer provides earphone jack and the demodulated signal can be output in audio frequency (AF) mode through the earphone. The frequency and intensity of AF denotes the frequency and amplitude of the signal respectively. 2.2.8.2 Earphone Set the status of the earphone. When it is on, the demodulated signal can be heard through the earphone during the demodulation.
  • Page 50: Marker Setup

    SIGLENT Marker Setup 2.3.1 Marker The marker appears as a rhombic sign (as shown below) for identifying the point on the trace. You can easily read the amplitude, frequency and sweep time of the marked point on the trace.  The analyzer allows for up to four pairs of markers to be displayed at one time, but only one pair or a single marker is active every time.
  • Page 51 SIGLENT Table 2- 25 Marker parameters Parameter Explanation Default Center Frequency Range 0 ~ Full Span Unit Readout = Frequency (or Period), units available are GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz (or s, ms, us, ns, ps) Readout = Time, units available are s, ms, us, ns, ps Knob Step Readout = Frequency (or Period), Step = Span/(Sweep Points - 1) Readout = Time, Step = Sweep Time/(Sweep Points - 1)
  • Page 52 SIGLENT  a) Open a “Normal” marker and locate it onto a point. Then, switch the marker type to “Delta”; at this time, this point is the reference point. You can modify the location of the delta point to achieve delta measurement. ...
  • Page 53: Marker

    SIGLENT 2.3.1.7 Off Turn off the marker currently selected. The marker information displayed on the screen and functions based on the marker will also be turned off. 2.3.1.8 Marker Table Enable or disable the Marker Table. Display all the markers enabled on the lower portion of the screen, including marker number, trace number, marker readout type, X-axis readout and amplitude.
  • Page 54 SIGLENT marker.  If Delta, or Delta Pair marker is selected, the center frequency will be set to the frequency of the Delta Marker.  The function is invalid in Zero span mode. 2.3.2.2 M -> CF Step Set the center frequency step of the analyzer to the frequency of the current marker. ...
  • Page 55: Marker Fn

    SIGLENT 2.3.2.6 ΔM->Span Set the span of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in Delta, or Delta Pair marker type.  If Normal marker is selected, this function is invalid.  The function is invalid in Zero span mode. 2.3.2.7 ΔM->CF Set the center frequency of the analyzer to the frequency difference between the two markers in Delta, or Delta Pair, marker type.
  • Page 56 SIGLENT Figure 2- 8 N dB BW  When the measurement starts, the analyzer will search for the two points which are located at both sides of the current point with N dB fall or rise in amplitude and display the frequency difference between the two points in the active function area.
  • Page 57: Peak

    SIGLENT  The frequency counter measures the frequency near the center frequency in Zero span mode. 2.3.3.5 Off Turn off the noise marker enabled , N dB BW measurement or Frequency Counter, but not the marker itself. 2.3.3.6 Read Out Select a desired readout type of the X-axis for the marker and different markers can use different readout types.
  • Page 58 SIGLENT Search for and mark the peak whose amplitude is closest to that of the current peak and which meets the peak search condition. 2.3.4.3 Next Left Peak Search for and mark the nearest peak which is located at the left side of the current peak and meets the peak search condition.
  • Page 59 SIGLENT 2. Peak Excursion Set the excursion between the peak and the minimum amplitude on both sides of it. Peaks whose excursions are beyond the specified excursion are treated as real peaks. Table 2- 28 Peak Excursion Parameter Explanation Default 10dB Range 0dB ~ 200dB...
  • Page 60: Measurement

    SIGLENT 2.4 Measurement 2.4.1 Meas Provide measurement function, the screen will be divided into two parts, the above part is measure screen, displaying trace, the other part is used to display result of a measurement. 2.4.1.1 Channel Power Measure the power and power density within the specified channel bandwidth. When this function is enabled, the span and resolution bandwidth are automatically adjusted to smaller values.
  • Page 61 SIGLENT Figure 2- 9 Channel Power Measurement Results: channel power and power spectral density.  Channel Power: power within the integration bandwidth.  Power Spectral Density: power (in dBm/Hz) normalized to 1 Hz within the integration bandwidth. Measurement Parameters: Center Freq, integration bandwidth , Span, Span power 1....
  • Page 62 SIGLENT the analyzer.  The channel power span is related to the integration bandwidth and the range available is from integration bandwidth to integration bandwidth×20.  You can use the numeric keys, knob or direction keys to modify this parameter. Table 2- 30 Channel Power Span for Chan Power Measurement Parameter Explanation...
  • Page 63 SIGLENT  Left channel power : display the power of left channel and the power difference between the left channel and the main channel (in dBc)  Right channel power: display the power of the right channel and the power difference between the right channel and the main channel(in dBc)...
  • Page 64 SIGLENT Table 2- 33 Adjacent channel space Parameter Explanation Default 2 MHz Range 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 2.4.2.3 OBW Figure 2- 11 OBW OBW measurement: occupied bandwidth and transmit frequency error.
  • Page 65 SIGLENT 2.4.2.4 T-Power Figure 2- 12 T-Power T-Power: namely the power of the signal from the start line to the stop line. Measurement Parameter: center frequency, start line, stop line 1. Center Frequency Sets the center frequency of display, this CF which is the same with the CF of the analyzer. Modifying this parameter will change the CF of the analyzer.
  • Page 66 SIGLENT Table 2- 35 stop line Parameter Explanation Default 24.032ms Range Start line ~ sweep time Unit ks、s、ms、us、ns、ps Knob Step Sweep time /751 Direction Key Step In 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 Sequence 58 SSA3000X User Manual...
  • Page 67: System

    SIGLENT 2.5 System 2.5.1 System Set the system parameters. 2.5.1.1 Language SSA3000X supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English build-in help and popup messages. Press this key to select the desired display language. 2.5.1.2 Power On/Preset 1.Power On/Preset Set the power on setting to” factory (default)”, “Last” or one of “user”. Set the preset type to factory (default), “Last”...
  • Page 68: Display

    SIGLENT 2.5.1.4 Calibration Auto Cal When “Auto Cal” open, SSA3000X will process self-calibration regularly. Within half an hour after power-on, the device executes a self-calibration every 10 minutes. 2.5.1.5 System Info 1. System Info  Product Model , Serial and HOST ID ...
  • Page 69: File

    SIGLENT Table 2- 36 Grid brightness Parameter Explanation Default Range 0 ~ 100% Unit None Knob Step Direction Key Step 2.Display Line Open or Close Display Line or move the location. 2.5.3 File 2.5.3.1 Browser Browser type including “Dir” and “File”, Dir: when selected, use the knob or direction keys to browser directory in system File: when selected, use the knob or direction keys to switch among files or folders under the current directory.
  • Page 70 SIGLENT Delete selected file or directory. 2.5.3.7 Rename Rename the selected file or folder. 2.5.3.8 Operate Open/Load: Open the selected folder or directory, Load the selected file Cut : Cut the Selected file or folder, and delete the primary one after paste Copy : Copy the Selected file or folder for paste.
  • Page 71: Shortcut Key

    SIGLENT 2.6 Shortcut Key 2.6.1 Preset Recall the preset setting and restore the analyzer to a specified status. Press System -> P wr On/Preset .Preset to select “Def”, “Last” or “User”.   Press Preset to load the factory settings listed in the following table (except items marked with “**”) or User-defined settings.
  • Page 72 SIGLENT External Trigger Rasing TG Level 0 dBm TG Lvl Offset 0 dB Normalize Norm Ref Lvl 0 dB Norm Ref Pos 100% Ref Trace Blank Trace Select Trace Trace Type of Trace A Clear Write Avg Times Variable X Variable Y Constant 0 dB...
  • Page 73 SIGLENT N dB BW -3 dB Read Out Frequency Peak Cont Peak Peak Table Peak Threshold -140 dBm Peak Excursion 10 dB Peak Type Mode Mode Spec Analyzer Measure Meas Type Measure Setup Channel Power Center Freq 1.6 GHz (or 1.5 GHz, 1.05 GHz, 900 MHz, 750 MHz, 500 MHz) Integration BW 2 MHz Span...
  • Page 74: Couple

    SIGLENT 2.6.2 Couple Set related parameters according to the coupling relationship. Auto all : Set Related parameters automatically according to the coupling relationship. 1. RBW RBW have couple relationship with span. Please refer to the introduction of the "Resolution Bandwidth" 2.
  • Page 75: Chapter 3 General Inspection And Troubleshooting

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 General Inspection and Troubleshooting 3.1 General Inspection 1. Inspect the shipping container Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been completely checked and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    SIGLENT 3.2 Troubleshooting The commonly encountered failures and their solutions are listed below. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact SIGLENT and provide your device information (System->System Info). 1....
  • Page 77 SIGLENT self-calibration regularly. 5. Pop-up Message: 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. SSA3000X User Manual 69...
  • Page 78: Chapter 4 Service And Support

    In no Event shall SIGLENT be liable for indirect, special or Consequential damages 4.2 Contact Us SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Address: 3&4/F, building NO.4, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, P.R.C.

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