Data Sheet

Live, View and Reference traces
A view trace and reference trace can be displayed in addition to the live
trace using contrasting colours for clarity.
Any number of traces can
be saved to memory and
rapidly recalled to the
screen.
Trace states are saved in
addition to the traces and
can be recalled separately.
Smart marker movement
Dual markers provide an on-screen readout of frequency and level
including difference values.
The markers can be set to
specified frequency values,
scrolled across the screen,
or set to automatically find
peaks.
A peak tracking mode is
also provided which will
track the highest peak in
the sweep despite changing
frequency.
Marker amplitude readout
can be in graticule units
(dBm or dBµV) or in linear
units (mV or µW).
Frequency counter
A marker position frequency
counter is incorporated for
accurate measurement of
signal frequencies.
The counter can be applied
to either marker
Resolution is adjustable
down to 10Hz.
Fully variable RBW and VBW
Resolution bandwidth is manually variable between 300Hz and 10MHz in
a 1:3:10 sequence. Alternatively Auto RBW can be selected to match the
RBW to the span.
Video bandwidth is also variable over the same range, or can be set to
track to the RBW with a useable selectable offset if required.
Vertical expansion
The vertical resolution of 10dB per division can be expanded to 5dB, 2dB
or 1dB with panning over the full dynamic range.
Intuitive menu system
Ease of use was a major consideration in the design of the PSA Series 5.
The menu system provides
rapid access to five menu
groups, each of which has
up to five sub menus, each
with their own function
keys.
Function keys perform direct actions or create pop-up menus or dialogue
boxes. Frequencies can be set by direct numeric entry, or by a digit
increment system.
Centre, Start and Stop
can be stepped by any
chosen increment. Span
can be zoomed in a 1-2-5
sequence.
Single key shortcuts include
Set to Peak, Set to Marker
and Set between Markers (Start=M1, Stop=M2).
Frequency presets enable fast changes between frequently used sweep
ranges.
Full status display
In addition to the
extensive on-screen status
information, a single button
press reveals the complete
set-up of the instrument as
a screen listing.
Context sensitive Help
Context based Help is
instantly available for each
menu function from the
Status/Help hard key.
Alternatively help for any
function can be selected
from a topics list.
Packed with features
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