Instructions
Table Of Contents
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- 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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instrument set-ups and 999 complete screen bitmaps can also be stored. All files can be given
user defined names.
USB interfaces are provided for direct file transfer to a PC or for connection of a USB Flash
drive.
Extensive convenience features for repetitive operation include auto-set, frequency presets,
and storage of the instrument state together with the trace file for simultaneous or independent
recall.
Pressing the Status/Help hard key brings up a full status screen and access to help screens
relevant to the current menu position.
An optional upgrade package (retro installable) provides additional features including data
logging, sweep triggering, limit patterns, and compensation tables - see section 6.
More details of the product capabilities are given in the Specifications - section 14.
1.4 Initial Use - Charging the Battery | Switching On
As supplied, the internal battery is likely to be partly or fully discharged. At first use, the
instrument should therefore be plugged into the charger until the lamp next to the charge socket
stops flashing, which could take up to three hours - see section 2.1.1. The instrument can still
be used during this period.
The instrument is turned on or off by pressing the small round key marked Power for about one
second. When turning on, the screen backlight will flash briefly to indicate that the key press
has been recognised, there is then a short delay prior to operation starting.
If the battery is too far discharged to allow operation, the instrument will turn off again and a
second short beep will be sounded.
1.4.1 Setting the Date and Time
The instrument contains a real-time clock that is used for time stamping of files. As supplied
the date and/or time may be incorrect.
Date and time can be checked from page 4 of the Status screens, or can be checked and
altered from Setup/Functions > System/File Ops > System Utilities > Power/Clock.
Note that the date format is DD-MM-YY and the time format is 24 hour.