Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Cover PSA27021302- iss 12
 - PSA2702_1302 Instruction Manual - Iss 12
- 1 Product Introduction
 - 2 Basics of Operation
 - 3 Quick Start Guide
 - 4 Operation using the Menu System
- 4.1 Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep
 - 4.2 Sweep Time
 - 4.3 Zero Span Mode (Demodulation Mode)
 - 4.4 Setting the Sweep Mode and Sweep Bandwidth (RBW)
 - 4.5 Setting the Level Attenuator, Amplitude Scale, and Limits
 - 4.6 Controlling and Storing Traces and Images
 - 4.7 Using Measurement Markers
 - 4.8 Data Logging Functions (when fitted)
 - 4.9 Storing and Recalling Set-ups | System Settings
 - 4.10 Status Information | On-screen Help | System Utilities
 - 4.11 Using Instrument Presets | Automatic Setting
 
 - 5 File Storage for Traces, Screen Images & Set-ups
 - 6 Upgrade Option U01
 - 7 Further Notes on Operation
- 7.1 Signal Overload Levels and Indication
 - 7.2 Operation using the Hard Keys Only
 - 7.3 Setting Frequencies
 - 7.4 Measuring Relative Amplitude
 - 7.5 Triggered Operation
 - 7.6 Level Offset and Compensation Tables
 - 7.7 Limit Lines & the Limits Comparator | Creating Limit Patterns
 - 7.8 The Logging Function
 
 - 8 USB Connections | File System & Files Types
 - 9 Default Settings | Power On State | Hard Reset
 - 10 Firmware Updates | Upgrades | Maintenance
 - 11 Safety Information
 - 12 Specification
 - 13 Appendix A: Optional Accessories
 - 14 Appendix B: PSA-Manager and PSA-View Software
 - 15 Appendix C: Factory Default Settings
 - 16 Appendix D: Menu Tree Diagram
 
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4.5.3
  Vertical Scaling ..................................................................................................... 20 
4.5.4  Amplitude Offset and Compensation Tables (when fitted) .................................... 20 
4.5.5  Amplitude Limits (when fitted) ............................................................................... 20 
4.5.5.1  Channel Marker Files ..................................................................................... 21 
4.5.6  Overload Indication ............................................................................................... 21 
4.6  Controlling and Storing Traces and Images ........................................................... 22 
4.6.1  Displaying Traces; Controlling the View Trace ..................................................... 22 
4.6.1.1  Understanding the Live, View and Reference Traces .................................... 22 
4.6.2  Sweep Progress Indicator Line ............................................................................. 23 
4.6.3  Setting the Trace Writing Mode ............................................................................ 23 
4.6.3.1  Dual Trace Mode ........................................................................................... 24 
4.6.4  Storing and Recalling Traces and Screen Images ................................................ 24 
4.7  Using Measurement Markers ................................................................................. 25 
4.7.1  Setting-up Markers ............................................................................................... 25 
4.7.2  Controlling Markers .............................................................................................. 26 
4.7.2.1  Controlling Markers with the Hard Keys ......................................................... 26 
4.7.2.2  Further Notes on the Use of Markers ............................................................. 26 
4.8  Data Logging Functions (when fitted) ..................................................................... 28 
4.8.1  Setting-up the Logging Function ........................................................................... 28 
4.9  Storing and Recalling Set-ups | System Settings ................................................... 29 
4.9.1  Storing and Recalling Instrument Setups .............................................................. 29 
4.9.2  System Settings, Screen Brightness, Filing System and USB Operations ............ 29 
4.10  Status Information | On-screen Help | System Utilities ........................................ 30 
4.10.1  Status Display ...................................................................................................... 30 
4.10.2  Help Screens ........................................................................................................ 30 
4.10.3  System Utilities ..................................................................................................... 30 
4.10.3.1  Screen Utilities ............................................................................................... 30 
4.10.3.2  Power Options, Power-on State, Clock Setting .............................................. 31 
4.10.3.3  Alerts ............................................................................................................. 31 
4.10.3.4  Preferences ................................................................................................... 31 
4.10.3.5  System Updating and Calibration .................................................................. 31 
4.11  Using Instrument Presets | Automatic Setting ..................................................... 32 
4.11.1  The User Preset ................................................................................................... 32 
4.11.2  Custom Presets (when fitted) ............................................................................... 32 
5  File Storage for Traces, Screen Images & Set-ups .................................................. 33 
5.1  Storing Traces or Screens ...................................................................................... 33 
5.1.1.1  Default File Name Rules ................................................................................ 34 
5.2  Recalling Traces and Images ................................................................................. 34 
5.2.1  Traces and States ................................................................................................ 34 
5.3  Storing Instrument Set-up Files .............................................................................. 35 
5.4  File Recall Screen .................................................................................................. 35 
5.5  File Utilities Screen ................................................................................................. 36 
5.6  File Operations Screen ........................................................................................... 36 
5.6.1  Editing File Names ............................................................................................... 37 
5.6.2  File Names Created or Renamed Externally ........................................................ 37 
6  Upgrade Option U01 ................................................................................................... 38 
6.1  Additional Functions from Option U01 .................................................................... 38 
6.1.1  Logging of Values, Traces or Screens .................................................................. 38 
6.1.2  Triggering ............................................................................................................. 38 
6.1.3  Limit Lines, Limit Patterns & Channel Markers ..................................................... 38 
6.1.4  Level Offsets ........................................................................................................ 38 










