Aim-TTI PSA3605 - User Manual

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PSA6005 & PSA3605

6GHz & 3GHz Spectrum Analyzers

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Table of Contents2
Product Introduction7
Items Supplied7
Using this Manual - Cross References7
Product Description and Capabilities7
Initial Use - Charging the Battery | Switching on8
Setting the Date and Time8
Basics of Operation9
External Connections9
DC Power Input9
RF Signal Input9
Demodulated Audio Output9
USB Host Connector (for USB Flash Memory)10
USB Device Connector (for Connection to a PC)10
Trigger Input/Output10
Bench-Top and Portable Use10
Tilt Stand10
Screen Protector and Sun Shield10
Batteries and AC Line Power11
Battery Operation11
AC Line Operation11
Power Saving for Battery Operation11
Display and Controls Layout12
Touch Screen Operation13
Finger Tip Operation13
Stylus Operation13
Operation Using Only the Hard Keys13
Navigator Keys - Mode Selection13
Instrument Status Information13
On-Screen Help13
Quick Start Guide14
Operation Using the Menu System15
Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep15
Centre16
Span16
Start/Stop17
Step Size17
Frequency Presets18
Sweep Time18
Zero Span Mode (Demodulation Mode)18
Audio Demodulation Sub Menu18
Waveform Demodulation Sub Menu (When Fitted)19
Setting the Sweep Mode, Bandwidth (RBW / VBW) & Detector20
Rbw/ Vbw20
Sweep Time (and the Sweep Progress Indicator Line)20
Sweep Control21
Scan Mode (When Fitted)21
Manually Controlling the Sweep21
Triggered Sweep (When Fitted)22
Sweep Mode22
Detector Type22
Setting the Level Attenuator, Amplitude Scale, and Limits23
Measurement Units and Graticule23
Reference Level23
Vertical Scaling24
Amplitude Offset and Compensation Tables (When Fitted)24
Amplitude Limits (When Fitted)25
Channel Marker Files25
Overload Indication25
Controlling and Storing Traces and Images26
Displaying Traces; Controlling the View Trace26
Understanding the Live, View and Reference Traces26
Sweep Progress Indicator Line27
Setting the Trace Writing Mode27
Dual Trace Mode28
Storing and Recalling Traces and Screen Images28
Using Measurement Markers29
Setting-Up Markers29
Controlling Markers30
Controlling Markers with the Hard Keys30
Further Notes on the Use of Markers30
Instrument Setups and Additional Functions32
The Data Logging Function (When Fitted)32
Automatic Measurements (When Fitted)32
Frequency Counter Options33
Storing and Recalling Set-Ups | System Settings34
Storing and Recalling Instrument Setups34
System Settings, Screen Brightness, Filing System and USB Operations34
Status Information | On-Screen Help | System Utilities35
Status Display35
Help Screens35
System Utilities35
Screen Utilities35
Power Options, Power-On State, Clock Setting36
Alerts36
System Updating and Calibration36
Using Instrument Presets | Automatic Setting37
The User Preset37
Custom Presets (When Fitted)37
File Storage for Traces, Screen Images & Set-Ups38
Storing Traces or Screens38
Default File Name Rules39
Recalling Traces and Images39
Traces and States39
Storing Instrument Set-Up Files40
File Recall Screen40
File Utilities Screen41
File Operations Screen41
Editing File Names42
File Names Created or Renamed Externally43
Upgrade Option U0244
Additional Functions from Option U0244
Scan Mode44
Logging of Values, Traces or Screens44
Automatic Measurements44
Modulation Waveform Display44
Triggering44
Limit Lines, Limit Patterns & Channel Markers44
Level Offsets44
Compensation Tables45
Custom Presets45
View on PC45
PSA-Manager Software45
Further Notes on Operation46
Signal Overload Levels and Indication46
ADC Overload46
Operation Using the Hard Keys Only46
Setting Frequencies46
Set by Keypad47
Set by Tab/Jog47
Shortcuts to Setting a Specific Frequency Span47
Repetitive Operations48
Using Custom Presets (When Fitted)48
Creating Channel Markers (When Fitted)48
Measuring Relative Amplitude49
Sweep Modes & Signal Image Rejection49
Default Sweep Mode - Normal (Auto)49
Advanced Options49
Revealing the Image51
Sweep Times51
Radiated and Injected Signals52
Self-Radiated Signals52
External Signal Injection52
Detector Types52
Triggered Operation53
External Trigger Input53
Trigger Output53
Level Offset and Compensation Tables53
Dynamic Range and Maximum Signal53
Creating and Using Compensation Tables53
Limit Lines & the Limits Comparator | Creating Limit Patterns54
Setting Limits54
The Limit Comparator54
Creating and Loading Limit Patterns55
Limit Offset55
Limit Fix/Unfix55
Creating and Loading Channel Markers55
The Logging Function56
The Logging Control Menu56
Manual Logging57
The Run/Stop Key and Sweep Control Key57
Logging from the Timer57
Logging from External Trigger57
Logging from Amplitude Limits57
Logging Every Sweep (Continuous)57
File Sizes and Maximum Logging Times57
Viewing and Analyzing Logging Files58
Using Automatic Measurements58
Channel Power (CP)58
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR)59
Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)59
Scan Mode60
Scan Mode Explanation60
Limitation of Normal Sweep Mode60
Benefits of Scan Mode60
Displaying Scan Mode Files60
Saving, Recalling and Exporting Scan Mode Files61
Scan Mode Operation61
Setting up the Analyzer61
Entering Scan Mode61
Using Scan Mode61
The Scan Display62
Viewing a Scan and Using the Marker62
Storing and Recalling a Scan63
Exporting Scan Files64
Scan Files and PSA-Manager64
USB Connections | File System & Files Types65
Understanding USB Connections65
Using an External Flash Drive65
Linking to a PC Via USB66
File System and File Types66
Internal Filing System Organisation66
File Types66
Trace Files67
Screen Image Files67
Setup Files67
Other File Types67
Scan Files67
Compensation Tables68
Limit Pattern and Channel Marker Files68
Logging Files68
Default Settings | Power on State | Hard Reset69
Restoring to Factory Defaults69
Standard Preset69
Unrecoverable Fault Condition - Hard Reset69
Power-On State70
Firmware Updates | Upgrades | Maintenance71
Updating the Firmware71
Upgrading the Firmware (Option U02)71
Maintenance, Re-Calibration & Cleaning71
Battery Replacement71
Safety Information72
Specification73
Frequency Measurement73
Amplitude Measurement (Level)74
Sweep and Traces75
Scan Mode (Only with Option U02)75
Memory Storage and Data Logging76
Connectors and Display76
Power Requirements77
Mechanical, Environmental and Safety77
Appendix A: Optional Accessories78
Appendix B: PSA-Manager and PSA-View Software78
Appendix C: Factory Default Settings80
Appendix D: Menu Tree Diagram81

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Aim-TTI PSA3605 Specifications

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Brand	Aim-TTI
Model	PSA3605
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Aim-TTI PSA3605 - User Manual

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Aim-TTI PSA3605 Specifications