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ADVANTEST R3131 Series User Manual

ADVANTEST R3131 Series
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ADVANTEST R3131 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range9 kHz to 3 GHz
Input Impedance50 Ω
Total Amplitude Accuracy±1.5 dB
Phase Noise-90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
Input ConnectorN-type female
Power Requirements100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Safety Summary

Warning Labels

Explains warning labels and symbols used in the manual.

Basic Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the instrument.

Caution Symbols Used Within this Manual

Describes caution symbols and their meanings within the manual.

Safety Marks on the Product

Lists safety marks found on Advantest products.

Replacing Parts with Limited Life

Lists parts with limited lifespan and when they should be replaced.

Precautions when Disposing of this Instrument

Advises on proper disposal of harmful substances according to state law.

Environmental Conditions

Instrument Placement

Provides guidelines for placing the instrument for safe and optimal operation.

Cautions on Using the R3131 Series

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Product Description

Describes the R3131 Series spectrum analyzer and its key features.

1.2 Accessories

Lists standard accessories shipped with the spectrum analyzer.

1.3 Operating Environment

Details the required environmental conditions for operating the spectrum analyzer.

1.3.2 Power Requirements

Lists power supply specifications and requirements for the spectrum analyzer.

1.3.3 Power Fuse

Explains the location and procedure for checking or replacing the power fuse.

1.3.4 Power Cable

Describes the power cable and its connection for electrical shock protection.

1.4 System Checkout

Details the procedure for performing the initial self-test on the spectrum analyzer.

1.5 Cleaning, Storing and Transporting the Analyzer

Provides instructions for cleaning, storing, and transporting the spectrum analyzer.

1.5.1 Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the spectrum analyzer and its display filter.

1.5.2 Storing

Advises on storing the spectrum analyzer in suitable environmental conditions.

1.5.3 Transporting

Provides guidelines for packing and shipping the spectrum analyzer for service or repair.

1.6 Replacing Parts with Limited Life

Lists parts with limited lifespan and when they should be replaced.

2 OPERATION

2.1 Panel Description

Describes the front and rear panel controls and connectors of the spectrum analyzer.

2.1.1 Front Panel

Details the components of the spectrum analyzer's front panel sections.

(1) Display Section

Details the components of the spectrum analyzer's display section.

(2) Power Switch/Connector Section

Identifies the power switch and various connectors on the front panel.

(3) Floppy Disk Drive Section

Describes the floppy disk drive components on the front panel.

(4) MEASUREMENT Section

Details the measurement-related keys on the front panel.

(5) DATA Section

Explains the numeric keys, units keys, and data knob for inputting data.

(6) MARKER Section

Describes the marker keys and their functions for trace analysis.

(7) CONTROL Section

Details the control keys for setting bandwidth, trigger, pass/fail, display, trace, and sweep.

(8) SYSTEM Section

Explains the system keys for local control, preset, shift, save, recall, and copy functions.

(9) Miscellaneous Section

Covers miscellaneous keys like auto tune, counter, and power measure.

2.1.2 Screen Annotation

Explains the various elements displayed on the spectrum analyzer screen.

2.1.3 Rear Panel

Identifies terminals and connectors located on the rear panel.

2.2 Basic Operation

Explains how to use panel and soft keys to navigate menus and enter data.

2.2.1 Operating Menus and Entering Data

Explains how to use panel and soft keys to navigate menus and enter data.

2.2.2 Displaying Spectrums and Operating the Markers

Guides on displaying spectrums and using markers for analysis.

2.2.3 Measuring Window and the Display Line

Describes measuring windows and lines for trace comparison.

2.2.4 Measuring Frequency Using Counter

Details how to use the counter function for accurate frequency measurement.

2.2.5 Auto Tuning

Explains how to use the auto tuning function to display signals with unknown frequencies.

2.2.6 Tracking Operations

Covers signal tracking and continuous peak search functions.

2.2.7 UNCAL Messages

Explains UNCAL messages and procedures to correct measurement errors.

2.2.8 Separating Two Signals

Describes how to set RBW to properly observe adjacent signals.

2.2.9 Dynamic Range

Explains how to increase dynamic range by adjusting noise level and bandwidth.

2.2.10 Input Saturation

Describes input saturation and gain compression errors.

2.2.11 Harmonic Distortion

Explains harmonic distortion produced by input mixer non-linearity.

2.2.12 Intermodulation

Details intermodulation distortion caused by multiple input signals.

2.2.13 Calibration

Guides on performing calibration routines for accurate measurements.

2.2.14 Entering User-definable Antenna Correction Data

Describes how to create and edit custom antenna correction data tables.

2.3 Measurement Examples

Provides practical examples of measurements using the spectrum analyzer.

2.3.1 Measuring the Channel Power

Explains how to measure channel power using the spectrum analyzer's power measurement function.

2.3.2 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)

Details how to measure the occupied bandwidth using the OBW function.

2.3.3 Measuring Adjacent Channel Leakage Power (ACP)

Explains measuring adjacent channel leakage power using ACP functions.

2.3.3.2 Measurements using the ACP GRAPH Method

Describes the ACP GRAPH method for measuring adjacent channel leakage power.

2.3.4 Measuring the VA Ratio

Explains how to measure the VA ratio for television carriers.

2.3.5 Pass-Fail Judgments

Details how to perform Pass-Fail judgments using marker and window settings.

2.3.6 Harmonic Distortion Measurements

Describes a method for measuring harmonic distortion using step keys.

2.3.7 Measurements Using TG (Option 74)

Explains measuring band-pass filter characteristics using the TG option.

2.4 Other Functions

Covers additional functions such as floppy disk operations and data management.

2.4.1 Using Floppy Disks

Details how to use the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive for saving and accessing data.

2.4.2 Saving or Recalling Data

Explains how to save, protect, load, and delete data files.

2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data

Describes saving screen data to floppy disk or printing it.

2.4.4 Setting Date and Time

Explains how to set the date and time displayed on the spectrum analyzer.

3 REFERENCE

3.1 Menu Index

Provides an alphabetical index of menu keys and their page numbers.

3.2 Menu Map

Visual representation of menu structures and key functions.

3.3 Menu Function Descriptions

Detailed explanation of each panel key and its associated menus.

3.3.1 AUTO TUNE Key (Auto Tuning)

Describes the AUTO TUNE key for displaying the maximum peak.

3.3.2 BW Key (Bandwidth)

Explains how to change resolution and video bandwidth settings.

3.3.3 CAL Key (Calibration)

Details the calibration routines accessible via the CAL key.

3.3.4 CONFIG Key (Configuration)

Describes configuration options for printers, floppy disks, and GPIB/RS-232.

3.3.5 COPY Key (Hard Copy)

Explains how to send screen data to a selected destination.

3.3.6 COUNTER Key (Frequency Counter)

Details activating the frequency counter mode and its resolution settings.

3.3.7 DISPLAY Key (Line and Window)

Describes functions for display line, reference line, measuring window, and zoom.

3.3.8 EMC Key (EMC Measurement)

Explains detector modes, antenna selection, and sound functions for EMC measurements.

3.3.9 FREQ Key (Frequency)

Describes setting center, start, and stop frequencies, and step size.

3.3.10 Hold Mode

Explains how to activate/deactivate Hold mode, disabling most key inputs.

3.3.11 LEVEL Key (Frequency Level)

Details setting reference level, attenuator, amplitude scale, and units.

3.3.12 LOCAL Key (GPIB Remote Control)

Explains how to turn off GPIB remote control.

3.3.13 MEAS Key (Measurement)

Describes setting noise/Hz, units, and XdB down functions.

3.3.14 MKR Key (Marker)

Details functions for setting normal, delta, and peak markers.

3.3.15 MKR --> Key (Marker -->)

Explains how to use marker data as center frequency or reference level.

3.3.16 PAS/FAIL Key (Pass-Fail Judgment)

Describes enabling Pass-Fail judgment based on level window settings.

3.3.17 PK SRCH Key (Peak Search)

Explains how to display frequency and level of the marker at the maximum trace level.

3.3.18 POWER MEASURE Key (Power Measurement)

Details functions for measuring channel power, total power, average power, and OBW.

3.3.19 PRESET Key (Initialization)

Explains how to reset the analyzer to its default factory settings.

3.3.20 RECALL Key (Data Readout)

Describes reading out data from files selected from the file list.

3.3.21 REPEAT Key (Continuous Sweep)

Explains how to activate the continuous sweep mode.

3.3.22 SAVE Key (Saving Data)

Details saving setup conditions, trace data, correction data, and normalization data.

3.3.23 SELF TEST Key (Self Test)

Describes activating self-test mode and executing test items.

3.3.24 SINGLE Key (Single Sweep)

Explains how to pause and resume a single sweep.

3.3.25 SPAN Key (Frequency Span)

Describes setting frequency span, zero span, peak zoom, and last span.

3.3.26 SWEEP Key (Sweep Time)

Details setting sweep time and gated sweep function.

3.3.27 TG Key (Tracking Generator) (Option 74)

Explains setting TG output level and performing normalization calibration.

3.3.28 TRACE Key (Trace Data)

Describes write, view, blank modes, detector modes, and averaging functions.

3.3.29 TRIG Key (Trigger)

Explains trigger modes like free run, line, video, external, and slope.

3.4 Setting Values

Provides values for various settings used with the spectrum analyzer.

3.4.1 Set Resolution

Lists center frequency and frequency span set resolutions.

3.4.2 Set Values for RBW, VBW and SWP Time

Provides auto settings for RBW, VBW, and SWP Time based on frequency span.

3.4.3 Factory Defaults

Lists default analyzer parameters and settings reset by PRESET.

3.4.4 Defaults Configuration Values

Details default settings used when the Defaults Config softkey is pressed.

4 REMOTE PROGRAMING

4.1 GPIB Remote Programming

Explains how to remotely control the spectrum analyzer using GPIB.

4.1.3 GPIB Interface Functions

Lists GPIB interface functions like handshake and controller roles.

4.1.4 Responses to Interface Messages

Describes how the analyzer responds to interface messages like IFC and REN.

4.1.5 Message Exchange Protocol

Explains the process of exchanging commands and response data via GPIB.

4.1.6 Command Syntax

Defines the format for command programs used in GPIB communication.

4.1.7 Data Formats

Details the numeric and unit data formats used for GPIB input/output.

4.1.8 Status Bytes

Explains the hierarchical status register structure and its components.

4.1.10 Basic Programming

Provides sample BASIC programs for PC9801 and HP series for GPIB control.

4.1.11 Data Output Format (talker)

Explains available output formats for measured data and set conditions via GPIB.

4.1.12 Trace Data I/O

Describes transferring trace data (501 points) via ASCII or binary format.

4.1.13 Using the Status Byte

Explains how to use status bytes for monitoring the spectrum analyzer's state.

4.2 RS-232 Remote Control Function

Explains how to control the spectrum analyzer using the RS-232 interface.

4.2.1 GPIB and RS-232 Compatibility

States that control codes are similar to GPIB except for specific references.

4.2.2 Features of RS-232 Remote Control

Lists functions controllable via serial communication.

4.2.3 Parameter Setup Window

Shows the parameter setup window for RS-232 communication.

4.2.4 Interface connection

Illustrates the physical connection between the spectrum analyzer and a personal computer.

4.2.7 Panel Control

Explains how panel controls are affected during remote operation.

4.2.8 Remote Control Usage Examples

Provides typical remote control command examples using Microsoft Quick Basic.

5 SPECIFICATIONS

(1) Frequency

Lists frequency range, accuracy, span, stability, and bandwidth specifications.

(2) Amplitude Range

Details amplitude measurement range, input levels, and display/reference ranges.

(3) Sweep

Lists sweep time, accuracy, trigger mode, and sweep mode specifications.

(4) Dynamic Range

Specifies noise level, gain compression, harmonic distortion, and spurious factors.

(5) Amplitude Accuracy

Provides accuracy specifications for calibration, frequency response, and scale indication.

(6) Input/Output

Details specifications for RF input, reference input, trigger, phone, GPIB, serial, printer, floppy, and probe power.

(7) Specifications for the External Gate Signal

Lists specifications for the external gate signal used with gated sweeps.

(8) General Specifications

Covers operating environment, storage, AC input, power, mass, and dimensions.

APPENDIX 1 ERROR MESSAGE

APPENDIX 2 GLOSSARY

Resolution Bandwidth

Defines resolution bandwidth and its importance in spectrum analysis.

Reference Level Display Accuracy

Explains how reference level affects input signal level reading and accuracy.

Gain Compression

Defines gain compression as an error in linearity due to high input signals.

Maximum Input Sensitivity

States the maximum sensitivity for detecting signals, influenced by resolution bandwidth.

Maximum Input Level

Specifies the maximum level allowed for the analyzer's input circuit.

Residual FM

Defines residual FM as short-term frequency stability of local oscillators.

Residual Response

Measures suppression of spurious signals generated by leaks like local oscillation output.

Quasi Peak Value Measurements

Evaluates noise energy for impulse noise, defining parameters for evaluation.

Frequency Response

Represents amplitude characteristics (flatness) of input attenuator and mixer.

Zero Span

Describes operation where the horizontal axis is time, not frequency.

Spurious

Identifies undesired signals that interfere with the target signal.

Non-higher Harmonic Spurious

Defines spurious signals of inherent frequency generated by the analyzer, also called residual response.

Spurious Response

Explains distortion caused by higher harmonic spurious signals in the input mixer.

Noise Sidebands

Describes noise appearing near the spectrum, affecting analyzer efficiency.

Bandwidth Selectivity

Defines bandwidth at a certain attenuation range and its ratio to 3 dB width.

Bandwidth Accuracy

Expresses deviation from the nominal 3 dB lowered point for IF filter accuracy.

Bandwidth Switching Accuracy

Defines error generated when switching IF filters for difference in loss.

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING

WARRANTY

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

Specifies conditions under which the warranty does not apply.

SERVICE

CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT TO ORIGINAL BUYER

Instructs on inspecting and claiming for shipment damage.

SALES & SUPPORT OFFICES

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