Instructions
Table Of Contents
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- 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 
 enables the vertical amplitude scaling to be changed. Creates a set of bottom-row 
function keys as follows: 
creates a pop-up menu enabling the vertical scaling to be set to 10dB/div (the 
default) through to 1dB/div. 
For scales below 10dB/div only a portion of the sweep amplitude will be 
visible and the Shift Up/Shift down keys can be used to pan the trace 
through the amplitude range of the graticule. These keys auto-repeat. 
4.5.4 Amplitude Offset and Compensation Tables (when fitted) 
enables the amplitude scaling to be offset to match external attenuation or gain, or 
to add frequency dependent amplitude compensation tables to match transducers or 
antennae. These functions are only available when the upgrade option U01 is fitted 
- see section 6. Creates a set of bottom-row function keys as follows: 
cancels any offset or compensations that have been set and returns the amplitude 
scaling to normal. 
opens a control menu that enables compensation for a 75 Ohm source impedance, 
a fixed attenuation or gain, or a frequency dependent compensation table to be 
used. The functions can be used individually or together. 
The three keys on the upper line select which function 
is to be controlled. 
For 75 Ohm source, the options are only on or off. 
For Fixed Offset, the Set Offset key creates a 
dialogue box by which an offset can be set between  
-50.0dB and +50.0dB. The set figure is added to the 
displayed reference level and to the graticule values 
and marker readout. 
For Compensation Table, the Select Table key opens a file list of stored compensation tables 
that can be loaded. See section 7.6.2 for a full explanation. 
Whenever offsets or compensations are active, a warning message is displayed at the top right 
of the graticule. See section 7.6.1 for safety warnings on the use of these function. 
4.5.5 Amplitude Limits (when fitted) 
sets one or two horizontal lines or complex patterns that can be compared with the 
sweep. This function is only available when the upgrade option U01 is fitted - see 
section 6. Creates a set of bottom-row function keys as follows: 
creates a control screen that enables the selection of lines and patterns, or allows 
existing ones to be turned on or off. When Set Line is pressed, the value can be 
entered numerically in dBm or dBuV. When Select Pattern is pressed, a Recall File 
screen is opened enabling a pattern to be loaded from a file. See section 7.7.1. 
creates a pop-up menu that selects the criteria upon which a limit condition is 
created. The options are None, Above, Below, Outside or Inside. 
Scale/ 
Shift 
Scale 
Shift 
Down 
Shift 
Down 
Offset/ 
Tables 
Clear 
All 
Set 
Limits 
Limit 
Conditio
Set 
Limits 
Limit 
Condition 










