Data Sheet

Technical Specifications - PSA1302 & PSA2702
Designed and built in Europe by:
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd.
Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE29 7DR United Kingdom
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Email: [e-mail] Web: www.aimtti.com
Brochure Part No. 82100-1470 Iss. 3B
FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
Frequency Span
Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 1300 MHz (PSA1302)
1 MHz to 2700 MHz (PSA2702)
Setting Modes: Centre frequency plus Span,
or Start plus Stop frequencies
Maximum Span: 1299 MHz (PSA1302)
2699 MHz (PSA2702)
Minimum Span: 270 kHz, or Zero Span with demodulation
Set. Resolution: 1 kHz at any frequency
Setting Accuracy: Reference Frequency Accuracy for Start,
Stop & Centre (Zero-Span) frequencies
Reference Frequency Accuracy
Initial Accuracy: Better than ± 10 ppm at 20
o
C
Stability: Better than ± 10 ppm over 10
o
C to 30
o
C
Ageing: Better than ± 3 ppm per year
Phase Noise
Phase Noise: Phase noise at 100kHz offset at 500MHz
typically -90dBc/Hz
Resolution Bandwidth
RBW: Selectable 1 MHz, 280 kHz, or 15 kHz
Video Filtering: Selectable independently of RBW setting
Markers
No. of Markers: One, Two (or None)
Resolution: 0.1 kHz at all frequencies
Marker Accuracy: 1/270th of Span ± 0.1kHz plus reference
frequency accuracy.
Readout: The frequencies at the marker points and
the frequency difference are displayed
AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT
Amplitude Range
Units: Selectable as dBm or dBµV
Display Range: 85 dB from reference level
Magnification: x2, x5 or x10
Reference Level: Selectable as -20 dBm or 0 dBm
(87 dBµV or 107 dBµV)
Amplitude Accuracy
Calibration Level
Accuracy: Better than ± 1 dB at 10dB below ref.
level @ 50MHz (20
o
C ± 5
o
C)
Flatness: Better than ± 1.5 dB over the range
1 MHz to 1300 MHz (PSA1302)
1 MHz to 2700 MHz (PSA2702)
Linearity: Better than ± 1 dB over 50dB from the
reference level
Noise Floor: Better than -93 dBm average displayed
noise floor (typically -96 dBm)
(reference level = -20 dBm, RBW = 15 kHz)
Distortion and Spurii
3rd Order Intermodulation:
< –60dBc for two signals at 10dB below reference level,
(500MHz and 502MHz)
Harmonic:
< –60dBc at 10dB below reference level (100MHz)
1st & 2nd Image:
<– 55dBc, typically <– 60dBc
Residual Spurii:
better than 3dB above noise floor
Markers
No. of Markers: One, Two (or None)
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Readout: The level at the marker points and
difference are displayed.
SIGNAL INPUT
Input Connector: SMA connector, 50 W
VSWR: 1.5 : 1 typical
Maximum Level: + 20 dBm, (127 dBµV); +/-50V DC
SWEEP
Sweep Method:
Peak detection for 270 points per sweep. The amplitude and
frequency of the peak level found within each sub-span is
stored (sub-span = span/270).
Sweep Time:
Set automatically by Span and RBW.
Sweep Modes:
Repeat (continuous) or Single Shot
Trace Writing Modes:
Normal (overwrite), Peak Hold, Average (2 to 48 sweeps).
DEMODULATION (Zero Span mode)
Demod. Modes: AM or FM
Display: Carrier amplitude only (horizontal line).
Audio: Internal loudspeaker.
Audio Out: 30 mW into 32 W mono or stereo headphones,
adjustable volume, 3.5mm jack socket
Audio Filter: Switchable 3kHz Low Pass Filter.
DISPLAY
Display Type: 4.3 inch (10.9 cm) backlit TFT LCD, 480 x 272
pixels total, 16 colours, touch screen.
Trace Area: 232 x 272 pixels.
Graticule: 8.5 x 10 divisions, light grey graticule.
Displayed Points: 271 points per sweep (peak detected).
Live Trace: Dot-joined trace from current sweep.
View Trace: Buffered “instance” of the live trace.
Reference Trace: Stored trace recalled from a trace file.
MEMORY STORAGE
Internal Disk:
1.8GB of internal memory.
External Storage:
USB host interface for removable USB Flash drives.
Store Trace:
Up to 999 traces can be stored under either default file names
or user entered file names. Traces are stored as tables of
amplitude versus frequency and can be imported into other
programs, as well as being recalled to the screen.
Recall Trace:
Recalls any stored trace to the reference trace of the display.
Store Set-up:
Up to 999 instrument set-ups can be stored under either
default file names or user entered file names. All settings of
the instrument are saved.
Recall Set-up:
Recalls any stored set-up, overwriting the existing settings of
the instrument.
Store Screen:
This function copies the whole screen area to memory as a
bit-map. Up to 999 screens can be stored under either default
file names or user entered file names.
Recall Screen:
Recalls any stored screen as an image.
CONNECTORS
RF Input: Standard SMA connector.
DC Power: 1.3 mm power socket for external power
supply/charger
USB Host: Standard USB type A connector for connection
of USB Flash drives.
USB Device: Mini USB connector for connection to a PC.
Audio Out: 3.5 mm jack socket for demodulated audio out
(accepts mono or stereo plugs).
Trigger In/Out: For use with option U01 only.
POWER SOURCES
Battery
Battery Type: Li-ion 3.7V 3000mA-hr
Battery Life: Typically greater than 8 hours continuous
Recharge Time: < 3 hours from fully discharged
Auto Off Mode:
To conserve battery life, the system can be set to automatically
switch off after a defined time from the last key press. This can
be set between 5 mins and 60 mins (or never).
Battery Status: Multi-segment battery status indicator.
AC Line Operation/Charging
The instruments can be operated continuously from mains power
using the AC line adaptor provided. This powers and recharges the
instrument simultaneously.
Voltage Range: 100V to 240V nominal 50Hz/60Hz
MECHANICAL
Size: 192mm high x 92mm wide x 49mm deep
Weight: 560 grms.
Tilt Stand:
Built-in tilt stand for bench use which angles the unit at
approx. 40 degrees to the horizontal.
Stylus: Casing incorporates plug-in stylus.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY
Operating Range: +5
o
C to + 40
o
C, 20% to 80% RH.
Storage Range: -10
o
C to +50
o
C
Environmental: Indoor use at altitudes to 2000m,
Pollution Degree 2.
Electrical Safety: Complies with EN61010-1.
EMC: Complies with EN61326.
OPTION U01
Option U01 is a firmware upgrade that provides additional
capabilities as follows:
Limit Lines and Patterns
Limits: Up to two limits can be displayed together.
Lines are defined by dB value, Patterns are
created as files by PSA-Manager and loaded
from memory (999 files maximum).
Comparator: Comparison of trace or trace segment with
limits (above/below/between/outside) can
generate trigger signal, pulse, or audio alert.
Data Logging
Data Types: Peak level, Centre Level, Full Trace or Screen
Image.
Data Entries: Up to 25,000 entries per file (2500 for Images).
Trigger Source: Entries can be made in response to Manual
Trigger key, External Trigger, Internal Timer
(2s to 100m per entry) or Limits Comparator.
Sweep Trigger
Source: External Trigger or Limits Comparator.
Offsets and Compensation Tables
Fixed Offsets: Compensation for external gain or attenuation
from -50.0dB to +50.0dB.
75 Ohm: Compensation for signals from a 75W source.
Tables: Compensation for variations of level with
frequency for antennae or transducers. Tables
are created as files by PSA-Manager and
loaded from memory (999 files maximum).
Custom Presets
Enables rapid switching between setups for repetitive testing.
View on PC
Enables the screen of the spectrum analyzer to be sent to a PC via
USB and displayed at a user-defined size.
OPTIONS
Optional Items
Firmware Upgrade: PSA-U01
Transit Case: PSA2-SC
Telescopic antenna: WB-ANT
Vehicle Charger: PSA-VC
For a full list of optional items available for the PSA Series II,
please contact Aim-TTi or visit: www.aimtti.com/psa
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous product
development and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.