Troubleshooting           RIGOL 
User’s Guide for DSA1000 Series   
5  Troubleshooting 
 
5.1  Troubleshooting 
To help you solve commonly encountered problems we have listed some typical issues 
with their respective solutions. If the problems persist contact RIGOL and prepare 
your device information (System Information  System Info). 
 
1.  The screen still dark (no display) after power on:  
(1)  Check if the fan is running:  
—  If running, the connection of the internal screen cable may be loose.   
—  If not, the instrument has failed to power up, please refer to step (2) or (3). 
(2)  If the battery (China only) is used for power supply: 
—  Check whether the battery is in good condition and whether it is correctly 
installed. 
—  Check whether the battery status indicator 
 at the front panel goes on; if 
not, the battery contains no electricity and please charge the battery. 
(3)  If AC power is used for power supply: 
—  Check if the power supply has been connected correctly and power switch 
has been turned on. Check if the power fuse is burned. If a new fuse needs 
to be installed, please select one with these specifications: 250V AC, T2A; 5 
mm×20 mm. 
 
2.  Unresponsive keys or wrong response  
(1)  Press all the keys on the front panel to make sure that each of them is 
normal after power on. 
(2)  Press System  Self-Test  Key Test to see if all keys are working 
properly.  
(3)  If a key is not working, do not disassemble the instrument by yourself and 
contact RIGOL. 
 
3.  The spectrum lines on the screen do not update for long periods:  
(1)  Check if the screen is locked, if so, press Esc to unlock. 
(2)  Check if the instrument is in Remote control.  
(3)  Verify if all the trigger conditions have been met and if there is a valid trigger 
signal.