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GW Instek GSP-9300B Quick Start Manual

GW Instek GSP-9300B Quick Start Manual

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GSP-9300B
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  • Page 1 Spectrum Analyzer GSP-9300B QUICK START GUIDE ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........2 GETTING STARTED ............7 GSP-9300B Introduction .......... 8 Accessories ............11 Appearance ............13 First Use Instructions ..........25 BASIC OPERATION ............36 Viewing a Signal ............ 36 Using the Marker Function ........38 Interface Configuration ..........

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the General  instrument. Guideline Avoid severe impact or rough handling that  CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the  instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for ...
  • Page 6 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Rating: 11.1V, 6 cell Li-ion battery Battery  Turn off the power and remove the power cord  CAUTION before installing or removing the battery. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.  Cleaning Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild ...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted Disposal municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
  • Page 8 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED This chapter provides a brief overview of the GSP-9300B, the package contents, instructions for first time use and an introduction to the front panel, rear panel and GUI. GSP-9300B Introduction .......... 8 Main Features .................. 8 Accessories ............

  • Page 10: Gsp-9300B Introduction

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide GSP-9300B Introduction The GSP-9300B builds on the strong feature set of the GSP-9330 and significantly increases performance in almost every aspect; making this the most comprehensive and feature-rich spectrum analyzer GW Instek has released. Like the GSP-9330, the GSP-9300B features a split window display to view data in spectrum, topographic or spectrographic views.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED Marker Frequency counter  Two operating modes: Spectrum and Power  Meter mode SEM measurement  ACPR measurement  OCBW measurement  Phase jitter measurement  Harmonics measurement  P1dB measurement  Channel power measurement  Demodulation analyzer ...
  • Page 12 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Tracking generator output  DC +7V/500mA output SMB port ...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    GETTING STARTED Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories Region dependant Power cord User manual CD: Includes: User manual, Programming manual, SpectrumShot quick start guide, SpectrumShot software, IVI driver Quick start guide Certificate of calibration Region dependant Power cord Options Option number Description Tracking generator GPIB...
  • Page 14 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Software Downloads PC Software for Windows System (SpectrumShot quick start guide, SpectrumShot software) IVI Driver Supports LabView & LabWindows/CVI Programming...

  • Page 15: Appearance

    GETTING STARTED Appearance GSP-9300B Front Panel Function Main Control File keys display keys keys keys * Power key Marker keys GSP-9300B Spectrum Analyzer CONTROL 9 kHz 3 GHz Sweep Fast/ Frequency BW / AVG Sweep Mode Normal FILE MARKER AUXILIARY...
  • Page 16 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Sets the span, with options for full Span span, zero span and last span. Sets the amplitude reference level, Amplitude attenuation, pre-amplifier controls, scale and other options for attenuation and scale. Automatically searches the peak Autoset...
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Sets the triggering modes. Trigger File utilities options File File Save the trace, state etc., and save Save options. Recall the trace, state etc., and Recall recall options. Turns the Markers on/off and Marker Marker configures the markers. The Marker key positions the Marker...
  • Page 18 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide The Preset key will restore the Preset / Local key Preset spectrum analyzer to the Factory LOCAL or User Preset settings. The Preset key will also return the instrument back to local control after it has been in remote control mode.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED SMB port supplies power for DC power supply optional accessories. 500mA MAX. DC +7V DC 7V OUTPUT 500mA Max. The numeric Numeric keypad keypad is used to enter values and parameters. It is often used in conjunction with BK SP the arrow keys and scroll wheel.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Rear Panel IF OUT DVI-I USB-B, Power port LAN port socket RS232 port TRIG IN/GATE AC 100 AC 100 240V 240V 60 Hz 60 Hz 82W MAX. 82W MAX. IN port ALARM OUT/ OPEN COLLECTOR REF OUT...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED BNC female reference input. REF IN BNC female reference output: REF OUT 10MHz, 50Ω impedance Security Lock BNC female open collector Alarm ALARM OUT output. BNC female 3.3V CMOS trigger TRIG IN/GATE IN input/gated sweep input. 3.5mm stereo headphone jack Phone (wired for mono operation) USB B Device port.

  • Page 22: Display

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Display Attenuation Date Marker Function level and time information LXI icon menu Sweep Scale and settings Reference level Trace/ Detection settings Traces and waveforms Unassigned setting Sweep icons progress Sweep, Trigger, Entry / Pre-amp Frequency/Bandwidth Status icons...
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED This icon displays the sweep mode, Sweep Mode as set by the Sweep Mode key. Sweep icon that shows the sweep Sweep settings status. Trace icon that shows the trace type Trace and and the detection mode used for detection settings each trace.
  • Page 24 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide The sweep progress bar shows the progress of Sweep progress slow sweeps (greater than 2 seconds).

  • Page 25: Status Icon Overview

    GETTING STARTED Status Icon Overview Indicates that the 3G adapter is 3G Adapter installed and turned on. Indicates that the demo kit is Demo Kit installed and turned on. Indicates that the pre amplifier is PreAmp Shown when running on AC power.
  • Page 26 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide External trigger signal is being External Trigger used. Trace math is being used. Math Shown when a sequence is running. Sequence Indicator Indicates that the sweep time is Sweep Indicator manually set. Indicates that the tracking generator Tracking is turned on.

  • Page 27: First Use Instructions

    GETTING STARTED First Use Instructions Use the procedures below when first using the GSP-9300B to tilt the stand, power up the instrument, set the internal clock, set the wake- up clock, update the firmware and to restore the default settings.

  • Page 28: Power Up

    3. Press the power button for a few seconds to turn the GSP-9300B on. 4. The power button will turn orange and the GSP-9300B will start to boot up. It takes a little less than 1 minute for the GSP-9300B Note to fully startup.

  • Page 29: Power Down

    GETTING STARTED Power Down The GSP-9300B has two methods to power down: Description Normal and Forced Power Down. The normal power down method will save the system state and end any running processes. The state is saved for the next time the instrument is turned back on.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date, Time And Wake-Up Clock

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Setting the Date, Time and Wake-Up Clock The GSP-9300B can be setup to power-up Description automatically using the Wakeup Clock function. This feature is useful to wake-up the instrument early and eliminate settling time. Example: Set the System Date to July 1, 2016 System Date 1.
  • Page 31 GETTING STARTED The System Time will be shown at the top of the Note display. Example: Set the GSP-9300B to wake up at 9.00 System Wake-Up Clock 1. Press >Date/Time[F4]>Wake-Up System Clock[F3]>Select Clock[F1]. 2. Press Clock 1[F1] ~ Clock 7[F7] to choose a clock (1 ~ 7).

  • Page 32: Firmware Update

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Firmware Update The GSP-9300B allows the firmware to be updated Description by end-users. Before using the GSP-9300B, please check the GW Instek website or ask your local distributor for the latest firmware. Before updating the firmware, please check the System version firmware version.

  • Page 33: Restoring Default Settings

    GETTING STARTED 6. The spectrum analyzer will automatically find the firmware on the USB flash drive and start to update the firmware. When finished, the message “Upgrade is finished” will be shown at the bottom of the screen followed by “Rebooting”.

  • Page 34: Conventions

    The following conventions are used throughout the user manual. Read the conventions below for a basic grasp of how to operate the GSP-9300B menu system and front panel keys. The F1 to F7 function keys on the right side of the...
  • Page 35 GETTING STARTED Toggle State & Input Parameter Pressing this menu key will allow you to toggle the state of the function between Auto and Manual state. When in the Man state, the parameter value can be manually edited. Use the numeric keypad to enter the new value or use the scroll wheel to increment/decrement the current value.
  • Page 36 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Parameter input Numerical keypad Scroll wheel Preset LOCAL Quick Save BK SP Enter Directional arrow keys Backspace, Enter keys Parameter values can be entered using the numeric keypad, the scroll wheel and occasionally with the arrow keys.
  • Page 37 GETTING STARTED Use the scroll wheel to alter the current value. Using the scroll Clockwise increases the value, anti-clockwise wheel decreases the value. Directional arrows Use the directional arrows to select discrete parameters or to alter values by a coarser resolution than the scroll wheel.

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide ASIC OPERATION The Basic Operation chapter in this Quick Start Guide only covers a few basic operations: how to view a signal, how to use a marker to make a measurement and how to setup the LXI interface. For comprehensive operating instructions, please see the user manual on the accompanying User Manual CD.
  • Page 39 BASIC OPERATION 3. Press >Center[F1] and enter 10MHz. This Frequency is the output frequency of the REF out signal. 4. Press >Ref Level[F1] and set the reference Amplitude level to 17dBm. 5. Press and enter a span of 10MHz. This Span will set the start frequency to 5MHz and the stop frequency to 15MHz.

  • Page 40: Using The Marker Function

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Using the Marker Function This section will describe how to activate and Description move a normal marker. The noise marker function will also be used to show how to make a basic marker measurement. 1. Use the procedure described in the previous...
  • Page 41 BASIC OPERATION Display Marker frequency Measurement Marker position...

  • Page 42: Interface Configuration

    User Manual CD for further details. Configure the LAN and LXI Interface The GSP-9300B is a class C LXI compliant instrument. The LXI specification allows instrumentation to be configured for basic remote control or monitoring over a LAN or WLAN. The GSP- 9300B also supports HiSlip.
  • Page 43 BASIC OPERATION 1. Press >More[F7]>RmtInterface[F1]> System LAN[F2]>LAN Config[F1] to set the LAN settings: Sets the IP address. IP Address[F1] Sets the subnet mask. Subnet Mask[F2] Default Gateway[F3] Sets the default gateway. Sets the DNS server address DNS Server[F4] Toggles the LAN LAN Config[F5] configuration between DHCP and manual IP settings.
  • Page 44 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide ABCDE FGHIJ KLMNO Lowercase PQRST Return Rename> UVWXY Return Return Cancel password Menu tree to enter the password 5. The password appears on the bottom of the screen as it is created. Password 6. Press to confirm setting the password.
  • Page 45 The Welcome Page lists all the LXI and LAN Welcome Page configuration settings as well as the instrument identification. The instrument identification can be turned on/off from this page. The LXI icon in the GSP-9300B display will Note flash when the Identification setting is turned on.
  • Page 46 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide The View & Modify Configuration allows you View & Modify to modify the LAN settings from the browser. Configuration Press the Modify Configuration button to modify any of the configuration files. A password must be entered to alter the settings.
  • Page 47 [Note: password is case sensitive.] The Get Image page allows the browser to Get Image remotely capture a screenshot of the GSP-9300B display. For further details, please see the programming Note manual, available on the GW Instek web site @ www.gwinstek.com.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide PPENDIX Replace the Clock Battery The system clock and wake-up clock keep time Background using a button battery. Battery type: CR2032, 3V, 210mAh 9. Turn off the GSP-9330 and Connection remove the battery cover and battery (if connected).

  • Page 49: Gsp-9300B Specifications

    APPENDIX GSP-9300B Specifications The specifications apply when the GSP is powered on for 45 minutes* to warm-up to a temperature of 20˚C to 30˚C, unless specified otherwise. 45 minutes typical, 90 minutes maximum  Frequency Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3 GHz...
  • Page 50 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Phase Noise Offset from Fc =1 GHz; RBW = 1 Carrier kHz, VBW = 10 Hz; Average ≥ 40 Typical 10 kHz <-88 dBc/Hz Typical 100 kHz <-95 dBc/Hz Typical 1 MHz <-113 dBc/Hz Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Filter...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX 1 dB Gain Compression Typical ;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Total Power at 1st > 0 dBm Mixer preamp. off ;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Typical Total Power at the > -22 dBm Preamp preamp. on mixer power level (dBm)= input power (dBm)- attenuation (dB) Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Preamp off...
  • Page 52 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Absolute Point Center=160 MHz ; RBW 10 kHz; VBW 1 kHz; span 100 kHz; log scale; 1 dB/div; peak detector; 23°C ±5°C; Signal at Reference Level Preamp off ± 0.5 dB Ref level 0 dBm;...
  • Page 53 APPENDIX Spurious Response Second Harmonic Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 Intercept dB attenuation Typical +35 dBm ; 10 MHz < fc < 775 MHz Typical ; 775 MHz ≤ fc < 1.625 GHz +60 dBm Third-order Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 Intercept dB attenuation >...
  • Page 54 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Power for Option Connector Type SMB male Voltage/Current DC +7V / 500 mA max With short-circuit protection USB Host Connector Type A plug Protocol Version 2.0 Supports Full/High/Low speed MicroSD Socket Protocol SD 1.1 Supported Cards...
  • Page 55 APPENDIX IF Output Connector Type SMA female Impedance 50 ohm Nominal IF Frequency 886 MHz Nominal Output level -25 dBm 10 dB attenuation; RF input: 0 dBm @ 1 GHz Earphone Output Connector Type 3.5mm stereo jack, wired for mono operation Video Output Connector Type DVI-I ( integrated analog and digital) , Single...
  • Page 56 GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Tracking Generator (Optional) Frequency Range 9 kHz to 3 GHz Output Power -50 dBm to 0 dBm in 0.5 dB steps Absolute Accuracy ± 0.5 dB @160 MHz, -10 dBm, Source attenuation 10 dB, 20 to 30°C...

  • Page 57: Gsp-9300B Dimensions

    APPENDIX GSP-9300B Dimensions GSP-9300B CONTROL Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz 3 GHz Sweep Fast/ Frequency BW/AVG Sweep Mode Normal FILE MARKER AUXILIARY Span Measure File Marker Sequence Limit Option Amplitude Trace Save Marker Line Control Peak Autoset Display Trigger Recall System...

  • Page 58: Certificate Of Compliance

    GSP-9300B Quick Start Guide Certificate Of Compliance GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the CE marking mentioned product satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: EMC; LVD; WEEE; RoHS The product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: ◎...

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