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Do not touch exposed connectors and components when the unit is powered. Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect a failure of this product, please contact SUIN authorized maintenance personnel to detect. Any maintenance, adjustment or parts replacement must be performed by SUIN authorized maintenance personnel.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Safety terms and symbols Terms in this guide. The following terms may appear in the guide: Caution Caution statement indicate the conditions and behaviors that may cause product damage or loss of data. Warning Warning statement indicate the conditions and behaviors that may endanger the lives and safety of the operating personnel.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Brief introduction of SA9130 Spectrum Analyzer SA9130 is a Spectrum Analyzer with compact design, attractive outlook, high cost performance and various functions. It has a keyboard layout which is easy to operate, high- definition colorful LCD screen and various remote communication interface, it can be widely used in many fields including education science, enterprise R &...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Overview Abstract: Chapter 1 Getting started This chapter introduces the front and rear panels, user interface and notes for first operation of the Spectrum Analyer. Chapter 2 Front and Rear panel operation This chapter describes the functions of the keys on the front panel, and introduces menu functions of each key in detail.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Content Chapter 1 Getting started -----------------------------------------------------------------------------9 ◇ Initial inspect ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 ◇ Outlook and dimension-----------------------------------------------------------------------10 ◇ Prepare for use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 ◇ Front panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 ◇ Function keys on front panel ----------------------------------------------------------------11 ◇ Rear panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 ◇...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer ◇ Max Mix Level----------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 BW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 ◇ RBW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 ◇ VBW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 ◇ V/R Ratio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 ◇ Detector Type------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Sweep ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 ◇ Time ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 ◇ Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 ◇ Single ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 ◇ Points----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 ◇ SWT Count --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 ◇...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer ◇ N dB BW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 ◇ Marker Table-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 ◇ Freq Count ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36 8. Peak Search ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇ Next Peak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇ Peak Right ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇ Peak Left -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇ Peak Min------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇ Peak P-P------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 ◇...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 1 Getting started This chapter introduces the front and rear panels, user interface and notes for first operation of the Spectrum Analyer. The contents of this chapter are as follows: Initial inspect ...
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2. Inspect the unit Please inspect the unit carefully, if its content is not complete, or the analyzer does not pass the performance test, please contact Shijiazhuang Suin Instruments Co., Ltd. or its distributor. 3. Check the accessories Check the accessories according to the packing list, if damaged or missing, please contact your SUIN distributor.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer operation, which makes the following operation and observation more convenient. When the instrument is not in use, the user can close the support legs to facilitate placement or removal. Switching the power on Connect the Spectrum Analyzer to AC power with the power cord from the accessories, please refer to the introduction about the requirement of voltage and frequency of AC power in the “Rear panel”...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Table 1-2 Description of function keys on front panel Function key Function description Set informations like center frequency, start frequency and end FREQ frequency etc. Set the frequency range of sweep. SPAN Set parameters like reference level, RF attenuator, scale, Y-axis units AMPT etc.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Config demodulation function Demod Select and control measurement function Meas Source Set tracking source Set information about the auto calibration of the instrument . Set parameters of trace. Trace Set detection mode of detector.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Rear panel RS232 Trigger in 10MHz IN/OUT REPLACE FUSE USB Device AS SPECIFIED DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REPLACING FUSE 100-240V AC 50/60Hz T 3A/250V SHIJIAZHUANG SUIN INSTRUMENTS CO.,LTD. ①VGA port This port provides VGA vedio signal output, connect this interface with VGA cable ②...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Parameter setting Realize parameter input with numeric keys, adjusting knob or direction keys. This section introducs thress parameter setting methods with an example (set center frequency to 1500 MHz). 1. Use numeric keys 1) Press FREQ Center frequency;...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 2 Basic operation The contents of this chapter are as follows: Basic Settings Sweep and Functions Settings Measurement Settings The using and function settings of Marker Shortcut ...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Basic Settings FREQ Set the frequency parameter of analyzer. The analyzer sweeps within a specified range, and the sweep will start once you change this parameter. The frequency range of current channel can be expressed by either of two groups of ), or center Frequency/Span...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Parameter Description Default 0 GHz Range 0 Hz ~ 3.0GHz (2.2GHz SA9122; 1.5GHz SA9115) Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step Span>0, step=span/200 Span=0, step=RBW/100, Min=1 Hz Arrow Keys Step CF step Stop Freq Set the stop frequency of current channel, displays at the right scale.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Signal Track Enable or disable the function of signal track. Tracks signals with unstable frequency and less than 3dB transient variation in amplitude by placing Marker 1(refer to “Marker Measurement”) onto the measured signal to track the variation continuously.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer lower left and right of the display grid. Key points: The Start/Stop Frequency varies with the changing of Span automatically. In manual span mode, the minimum can be set as 100Hz (the only way to zero span is to press the Zero Span menu option), the maximum is described in “Specification”,...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer full displayed. A reference level is set automatically and ensures the peak of signal always on the topmost of grid for best view of tracing line. Figure 2-2 Before Auto Scale Figure 2-3 After Auto Scale Ref Level Set the reference level, indicates at the top scale as amplitude power or voltage.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Key points: When preamplify is on, up limit for input attenuation can set to be 30dB. You can adjust reference level to ensure above formula 2-3. You can modify this parameter by numeric keys, knob and arrow keys. For more details, please refer to “Parameter Input”.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Defualt uinit is dBm. Ref Offset Assign an offset to the reference level to compensate for gains or losses generated between the measured device and the analyzer. Then the level of external amplitude tansformer input can be taken as reference for measured signal level.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer The difference between Auto Range and Auto is that: Auto Range adjusts the main channel signal but not change the frequency settings. Auto searches signal in full span and locate the signal at the center frequency.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Sweep and Function Settings Set the parameters of RBW (Resolution Bandwidth), VBW (Video Bandwidth) and Dectector. Set the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) in order to distinguish two close signals. Key points: Reducing the RBW to get higher frequency resolution, but will cause the longer sweep (In Auto Sweep mode, sweep time will be affected both by RBW and VBW).
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer please refer to “Parameter Input”. Table 2-14 V/R Ratio Parameter Description Default Range 0.000001 ~ 100000 Unit Knob Step In 1-3-10 sequence Arrow Keys Step In 1-3-10 sequence Detector Set the detector type of analyzer for different signal measurement.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Where, denotes the mean square root value of voltage, unit is V. denotes the number of smples assigned for each pixel. denotes the envelop of the samples, unit is V. Reference Resistance can be used for Power calculation: 6.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer 2. Continue Set the sweep mode to Continue. The “Cont” in parameter icon denotes the analyzer is sweeping continuously. Key points: In single mode, when pressed, the system enter into continue sweep mode and will sweep when trigger condition allows.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer the process of sweep. Table 2-17 Sweep Count Parameter Description Default Range 1 ~ 9999 Unit Knob Step Arrow Keys Step Trigger Set the parameters of trigger function. Trig Type The trigger type includes Free Run, Video and External. Each icon of selected type will be shown at the left of screen.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Analyzer can show 3 traces at most with different trace color (Trace 1-yellow, Trace 2- light blue, Trace 3-red). Trace 1, 2, 3 can be set by users and trace 4 is formed by math operation on base of other 3 traces.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Parameter Description Default Range 1 ~ 1000 Unit Knob Step Arrow Keys Step Math 1. Function Set the computational method of the math trace. A-B: subtract Trace B from Trace A. A+Constant: add a constant to Trace A.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Marker Measurement Marker The marker shows as a rhombic sign for marking the trace point. Easy for user to readout the amplitude, frequency and sweep time of each point through marker. Key points: Screen can show 4 pairs of marker at most, but only one pair or one single marker is active every time.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer number, like “1”). Key points: If there is active marker, pressing this key will enalble a reference marker at the place of current marker. Or else both the reference marker and Delta Marker will be activated together at the position of center frequency.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Turn off the current selected marker. All the information and related functions will also be turned off. Marker Trace Select one trace for current marker from 1, 2, 3 Math and Auto (default). When select Auto, the system will search desired trace in the order of “Clear Write”, “Max Hold”,...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer different detector modes and trace types. With the mode of “RMS Avg” and “Sample”, the measurement will be more accurate. If the Delta Function of marker is on, the noise marker will be enabled and moved to the floor noise to be measured, in this case, the readouts shows the signal-noise ratio.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Figure 2-9 All Off Turn off all the markers and related functions. Freq Count Frequency counter reading Figure 2-10 1. On/Off Turn on or off the frequency counter. Key points: If no active marker selected, turing on the frequency counter will open a Normal marker automatically.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Peak Search Open the Peak searching menu and execute the searching function. Key points: If select Max in option of Peak Search, it will search the maximum on trace and mark If select Param in option of Peak Search, it will search and mark the peak that meets the condition of the parameter.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Table 2-24 Peak Excursion Parameter Description Default 10 dB Range 0 dB ~ 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Arrow Keys Step 1 dB 2. Peak Threshold Specify the minimum amplitude of peak, only peaks whose amplitude beyong the limit can be treated as desired peak.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Display the first ten peak values meet with the search condition and amplitude lower than display level. Marker-> Set the other system parameters (such as frequency, Reference level) using the current marker reading. Press Marker -> to enable a marker if none of them are active at present.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Shortcut Auto Tune Search for signals antomatically throughout the whole range and adjust the frequency and amplitude to their best status and realize one-key signal search and auto setting of parameters. Figure 2-11 Befor the Auto Tune...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer screen will both disappear. Pressing this key again will exit the full screen state and easy for user to watch the detail trace information. Active Fctn Select the position in which the active function is displayed for convenient view of the trace.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer System Setup System Setup Set the parameters on system. Language Select Chines or English for display language. Reset The function includes: select the instrument setting (Last or Preset) to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on. Set the type for Preset (“Factory Setting” or User Defined).
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Normalize Connect the GEN OUTPUT 50Ω output of TG with the RF INPUT 50Ω input of the analyzer. Then press Normalize key to eliminate the measurement error caused by its frequency response. Meas The analyzer provides advanced measurement function including Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power and Occupied Bandwidth.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Offset: selects one to six adjacent channels. Offs Freq: sets the frequency of offset carrier Ref BW: sets the bandwidth for adjacent channels Neg Limits: sets the threshold parameters for left adjacent channels Pos Limits: sets the threshold parameters for right adjacent channels En:...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 3 Remote control Users can control SA9130 Spectrum Analyzer through USB, LAN etc. remote interface. This chapter introduces the basic information and method of remote control of the instrument. The contents of this chapter are as follows:...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 4 Specifications Warm up for 30 minutes before operation. The instrument is within calibration period and self-calibration has been done. -46- Shijiazhuang Suin Instruments Co.,Ltd.
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Specifications 1. Frequency 1.1 Frequency Range 9kHz to 3.0GHz (2.2GHz or 1.5GHz) Resolution 1.2 Internal reference frequency Reference frequency 10MHz Aging rate <5× 10 /year (20 ℃ to 30 ℃) Teperature stability <5× 10 1.3 Frequency reading precision...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer 30MHz to 3.0GHz (2.2GHz or 1.5GHz) -135dBm+6 x (f/1GHz)dB, typical value -140dBm 2.4 Display level Logarithm scale 1dB to 200dB Linear scale 0 to reference level Number of display points Numbers of traces 3+ arithmetical trace...
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Sweep mode Continuous, single 4. Trigger 4.1 Trigger Trigger source free, vedio, external External trigger level 5V TTL level 5. Tracking source (SA9130-TG) 5.1 Tracking source Frequency range 9kHz to 3.0GHz (2.2GHz or 1.5GHz)
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User’s Guide SA9100 Series Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 5 Appendix 1. Standard accessories: CDROM (User’s Guide) Power cord 2. Optional accessories: BNC-BNC cable, N-SMA adapter 2 antenna (900MHz/1.8GHz) N-SMA cable N-BNC adapter 2 antennas (2.4GHz) 3. Options: Tracking generator Frequency range 9kHz to 3.0GHz...
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