Spectrum Analyzer GSP-9300 QUICK START GUIDE GW INSTEK PART NO.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 7 GSP-9300 Introduction .......................... 8 Accessories .......................................... 11 Appearance .......................................... 13 First Use Instructions .......................... 25 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................... 37 Viewing a Signal ..........
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument. WARNING Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines General Guideline CAUTION Do not place any heavy object on the instrument. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals. Ensure signals to the RF input do not exceed +30dBm. Ensure reverse power to the TG output terminal does not exceed +30dBm. Do not supply any input signals to the TG output.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Battery CAUTION Cleaning Operation Environment Rating: 10.8V, 6 cell Li-ion battery Turn off the power and remove the power cord before installing or removing the battery. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED This chapter provides a brief overview of the GSP-9300, the package contents, instructions for first time use and an introduction to the front panel, rear panel and GUI. GSP-9300 Introduction ...................................................... 8 Main Features ............................................................................................................. 8 Accessories ..................................................................... 11 Appearance .....
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide GSP-9300 Introduction The GSP-9300 builds on the strong feature set of the GSP-930 and significantly increases performance in almost every aspect; making this the most comprehensive and feature-rich spectrum analyzer GW Instek has released. Like the GSP-930, the GSP-9300 features a split window display to view data in spectrum, topographic or spectrographic views.
GETTING STARTED Gate sweep Marker Frequency counter Two operating modes: Spectrum and Power Meter mode EMI Pretest functions SEM measurement ACPR measurement OCBW measurement 2FSK measurement Phase jitter measurement Harmonics measurement P1dB measurement Channel power measurement Demodulation analyzer Diverse marker functions and features with Peak Table Sequence function to automatically perform preprogrammed sequential operations Optional bat
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Interface 10 8.4 color LCD (800600) On-screen menu icons DVI-I video output RS-232 with RTS/CTS hardware flow control USB 2.
GETTING STARTED Accessories Standard Accessories Options Optional Accessories Part number Description Region dependant Power cord N/A User manual CD: Includes: User manual, Programming manual, SpectrumShot quick start guide, SpectrumShot software, IVI driver N/A Quick start guide N/A Certificate of calibration Region dependant Power cord Option number Description Opt1. Tracking generator Opt2. Battery (11.1V/5200mAH Li-ion battery) Opt3.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Software Downloads PC Software for Windows System (SpectrumShot quick start guide, SpectrumShot software) IVI Driver Supports LabView & LabWindows/CVI Programming Android System (“GSP-9300 Remote Control”, available on Google play.
GETTING STARTED Appearance GSP-9300 Front Panel LCD display Function keys GSP-9300 Main keys Control keys File keys Power key Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz Marker keys CONTROL 3 GHz Frequency BW / AVG Sweep Span Measure EMC Pretest Sweep Mode FILE Preset/Local and Quick Save keys File Fast/ Normal MARKER AUXILIARY Marker Sequence F1 Amplitude Trace Limit Line Save Autoset Display Trigger Recall Option Control Marker F2 Peak Search System Auxillary keys F3 Scroll wheel Pres
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Span Amplitude Autoset Control keys BW/Avg Sweep Sweep Mode Measure EMC Pretest Trace Limit Line 14 Sets the span, with options for full span, zero span and last span. Sets the amplitude reference level, attenuation, pre-amplifier controls, scale and other options for attenuation and scale. Automatically searches the peak signal with maximum amplitude and displays it with appropriate horizontal and vertical scales.
GETTING STARTED Display Trigger File Marker File Sets the triggering modes. File utilities options Save Save the trace, state etc., and save options. Recall Recall the trace, state etc., and recall options. Marker Turns the Markers on/off and configures the markers. Marker Peak Search Auxiliary The Display key configures the windowing mode and basic display properties. Sequence Option Control System The Marker key positions the markers on the trace. Finds each maximum and minimum peak.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Preset / Local key Preset LOCAL The Preset key will restore the spectrum analyzer to the Factory or User Preset settings. The Preset key will also return the instrument back to local control after it has been in remote control mode. Quick Save The Quick Save utility allows you to save either the state, trace, display screen, limit line, correction or sequence with only a single press. Power key Turns the instrument on/off. On = yellow, off = blue.
GETTING STARTED SMB port supplies power for optional accessories. DC power supply 500mA MAX. DC 7V OUTPUT DC +7V 500mA Max. Numeric keypad 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 BK SP / Enter 0 The Tracking Generator (TG) output source. TG output port TG OUTPUT 50 W DC ±50V MAX. REV PWR +30dBm USB A, Micro SD The numeric keypad is used to enter values and parameters. It is often used in conjunction with the arrow keys and scroll wheel.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Rear Panel IF OUT DVI-I port USB-B, LAN port Power socket Fan RS232 port TRIG IN/GATE IN port AC 100 50 60 Hz 240V 82W MAX. ALARM OUT/ OPEN COLLECTOR REF OUT REF IN GPIB port (optional) Battery cover/ Optional battery pack RS232 RS232 9 pin DSUB port. IF OUT SMA IF Out port. DVI-I DVI video out port. Supports SVGA (800X600) @ 60Hz. Fan Power Socket 18 Power Socket: 100~240V, 50/60Hz.
GETTING STARTED Battery pack Voltage: 10.8V Capacity: 5200mAH REF IN BNC female reference input. REF OUT BNC female reference output: 10MHz, 50Ω impedance Security Lock ALARM OUT BNC female open collector Alarm output. TRIG IN/GATE IN BNC female 3.3V CMOS trigger input/gated sweep input. Phone 3.5mm stereo headphone jack (wired for mono operation) USB B USB B Device port. USB 1.1/2.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Display Attenuation level Date and time Marker information LXI icon Sweep settings Scale and Reference level Trace/ Detection settings Traces and waveforms Unassigned setting icons Sweep progress bar Entry / Message area Function menu Frequency/Bandwidth settings Status icons Sweep, Trigger, Pre-amp and USB settings Scale Displays the vertical scale of the vertical grid. Reference level Displays the reference level.
GETTING STARTED Sweep Mode This icon displays the sweep mode, as set by the Sweep Mode key. Sweep settings Sweep icon that shows the sweep status. Trace and detection settings Trace icon that shows the trace type and the detection mode used for each trace. Blank Unassigned setting icons. Trigger settings Trigger icon that shows the trigger status. Pre-amp settings Pre-amplifier icon that shows the Pre-amplifier status. USB settings Displays the status of the USB A port.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Sweep progress bar 22 The sweep progress bar shows the progress of slow sweeps (greater than 2 seconds).
GETTING STARTED Status Icon Overview 3G Adapter Indicates that the 3G adapter is installed and turned on. Demo Kit Indicates that the demo kit is installed and turned on. PreAmp Indicates that the pre amplifier is on. AC Shown when running on AC power. AC Charge Shown when the AC power is charging the battery. Alarm Off Alarm buzzer output is currently off. Alarm On Alarm buzzer output is currently on. Amplitude Offset Indicates that the amplitude-shift is active.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Average Indicates that the Average function is active. External Lock Indicates that the system is now locked and refers to the external reference input signal External Trigger External trigger signal is being used. Math Trace math is being used. Sequence Indicator Shown when a sequence is running. Sweep Indicator Indicates that the sweep time is manually set. Tracking generator Indicates that the tracking generator is turned on.
GETTING STARTED First Use Instructions Use the procedures below when first using the GSP-9300 to tilt the stand, insert the battery pack, power up the instrument, set the internal clock, set the wake-up clock, update the firmware and to restore the default settings. Lastly, the Conventions sections will introduce you to the basic operating conventions used throughout the user manual.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Inserting the Battery Pack Description Steps The GSP-9300 has an optional battery pack. The battery should be inserted before power is connected to the AC power socket and before the unit is turned on. 1. Ensure the power is off and the AC power is disconnected. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Insert the battery as shown in the diagram below. 4. Replace the battery cover.
GETTING STARTED Power UP Steps 1. Insert the AC power cord into the power socket. 2. The power button exterior will be lit blue to indicate that the GSP-9300 is in standby mode. 3. Press the power button for a few seconds to turn the GSP-9300 on. 4. The power button will turn orange and the GSP-9300 will start to boot up. Note It takes a little less than 1 minute for the GSP-9300 to fully startup.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Power Down Description The GSP-9300 has two methods to power down: Normal and Forced Power Down. The normal power down method will save the system state and end any running processes. The state is saved for the next time the instrument is turned back on. The forced power down method only does a minimum state save. Normal Power Down Note Forced Power Down Note 28 Press the power button.
GETTING STARTED Setting the Date, Time and Wake-Up Clock Description The GSP-9300 can be setup to power-up automatically using the Wakeup Clock function. This feature is useful to wake-up the instrument early and eliminate settling time. System Date Example: Set the System Date to July 1, 2014 1. Press System >Date/Time[F4]>Set Date[F1]>Year[F1]. 2. Press 2014>Enter[F1]. 3. Press Month[F2]>7>Enter[F1]. 4. Press Day[F3]>1>Enter[F1]. 5. Press Return[F7].
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Note System Wake-Up Clock The System Time will be shown at the top of the display. Example: Set the GSP-9300 to wake up at 9.00 AM 1. Press System >Date/Time[F4]>Wake-Up Clock[F3]>Select Clock[F1]. 2. Press Clock 1[F1] ~ Clock 7[F7] to choose a clock (1 ~ 7). 3. Press State[F2] to turn the wake up clock on/off. 4. Press Hour[F3]>9>Enter[F1]. 5. Press Minute[F4]>0>Enter[F1]. 6. Press [F5] and choose Rept. (Repeat) or Single. 7. Press Select Date[F6] and select a day. 8.
GETTING STARTED Firmware Update Description The GSP-9300 allows the firmware to be updated by end-users. Before using the GSP9300, please check the GW Instek website or ask your local distributor for the latest firmware. System version Before updating the firmware, please check the firmware version. 1. Press System >System Information[F1]. 2. The firmware will be listed on the display. Firmware: T. 2. 0.1.2 3.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide 5. Press System >More 1/2[F7]>Upgrade[F2]. 6. The spectrum analyzer will automatically find the firmware on the USB flash drive and start to update the firmware. When finished, the message “Upgrade is finished” will be shown at the bottom of the screen followed by “Rebooting”. Rebooting 7. The system will automatically restart after the rebooting message. Note The upgrade process may take a few minutes.
GETTING STARTED Conventions The following conventions are used throughout the user manual. Read the conventions below for a basic grasp of how to operate the GSP-9300 menu system and front panel keys. Soft Menu keys The F1 to F7 function keys on the right side of the display correspond directly to the softmenu keys on their left.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Toggle State & Input Parameter Pressing this menu key will allow you to toggle the state of the function between Auto and Man(ual) state. When in the Man state, the parameter value can be manually edited. Use the numeric keypad to enter the new value or use the scroll wheel to increment/decrement the current value. Sub Menu Pressing this menu key will enter a submenu. Sub Menu to select parameter Pressing this menu key will enter a submenu to select a parameter.
GETTING STARTED Parameter input Numerical keypad 7 8 9 Scroll wheel Preset LOCAL 4 5 6 Quick Save 1 2 3 BK SP / Enter 0 Directional arrow keys Backspace, Enter keys Parameter values can be entered using the numeric keypad, the scroll wheel and occasionally with the arrow keys. Using the numeric keypad When prompted to enter a parameter, use the number keys (0~9), the decimal key (.) and the sign key (+/-) to enter a value.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Using the scroll wheel Use the scroll wheel to alter the current value. Clockwise increases the value, anti-clockwise decreases the value. Directional arrows Use the directional arrows to select discrete parameters or to alter values by a coarser resolution than the scroll wheel. Left decreases the value, right increases the value.
BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION The Basic Operation chapter in this Quick Start Guide only covers a few basic operations: how to view a signal, how to use a marker to make a measurement and how to setup the LXI interface. For comprehensive operating instructions, please see the user manual on the accompanying User Manual CD. Viewing a Signal Description Operation This section will give a brief overview on how to view signals from the rear panel REF out terminal. Only the basic settings will be shown. 1.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide 3. Press Frequency >Center[F1] and enter 10MHz. This is the output frequency of the REF out signal. 4. Press Amplitude >Ref Level[F1] and set the reference level to 17dBm. 5. Press Span and enter a span of 10MHz. This will set the start frequency to 5MHz and the stop frequency to 15MHz.
BASIC OPERATION Using the Marker Function Description Operation This section will describe how to activate and move a normal marker. The noise marker function will also be used to show how to make a basic marker measurement. 1. Use the procedure described in the previous section to display a signal from the REF out terminal. 2. Press Marker > Select Marker[F1] and select marker number 1. 3. Press [F2] and turn the marker 1 on. 4.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Display Marker frequency Measurement Marker position 40
BASIC OPERATION Interface Configuration The GSP-9300 supports USB, RS-232, GPIB(optional), WLAN and LAN based LXI interfaces for remote control. This Quick Start Guide only details how to connect to a LAN to access the LXI browser interface for remote control and configuration. Please see the programming manual or user manual on the accompanying User Manual CD for further details. Configure the LAN and LXI Interface The GSP-9300 is a class C LXI compliant instrument.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide 1. Press System >More[F7]>RmtInterface[F1]> LAN[F2]>LAN Config[F1] to set the LAN settings: IP Address[F1] Subnet Mask[F2] Default Gateway[F3] DNS Server[F4] LAN Config[F5] Sets the IP address. Sets the subnet mask. Sets the default gateway. Sets the DNS server address Toggles the LAN configuration between DHCP and manual IP settings. 2. Press Apply[F6] to confirm the LAN configuration settings.
BASIC OPERATION A B Rename> C a ABCDE D b FGHIJ E c KLMNO Lowercase d PQRST Return e UVWXY Z Return Return Cancel password Menu tree to enter the password 5. The password appears on the bottom of the screen as it is created. Password 6. Press Hi SLIP Port Reset LAN Enter to confirm setting the password. 7. Press System >More[F7]>RmtInterface Config[F1]>LAN[F2] >HiSLIPPort to see the Hi Slip Port number.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide LXI Browser Interface and Function Check Functionality check Enter the IP address of the spectrum analyzer in a web browser after the instrument has been configured and connected to the LAN (page 41). http:// XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX The web browser interface appears: Welcome Page Note 44 The Welcome Page lists all the LXI and LAN configuration settings as well as the instrument identification. The instrument identification can be turned on/off from this page.
BASIC OPERATION View & Modify Configuration The View & Modify Configuration allows you to modify the LAN settings from the browser. Press the Modify Configuration button to modify any of the configuration files. A password must be entered to alter the settings. Default password: lxiWNpwd [Note: password is case sensitive.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide SCPI Command The SCPI Command page allows you to enter SCPI commands directly from the browser for full remote control. Please see the programming manual for details. A password must be entered before remote commands can be used. Default password: lxiWNpwd [Note: password is case sensitive.] Get Image Note 46 The Get Image page allows the browser to remotely capture a screenshot of the GSP-9300 display.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Replace the Clock Battery Background The system clock and wake-up clock keep time using a button battery. Battery type: Connection CR2032, 3V, 210mAh 1. Turn off the GSP-9300 and remove the battery cover and battery (if connected). 2. Replace the battery with the same type and specification.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide GSP-9300 Specifications The specifications apply when the GSP is powered on for at least 30 minutes to warm-up to a temperature of 20˚C to 30˚C, unless specified otherwise.
APPENDIX Phase Noise Offset from Carrier Fc =1 GHz; RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 10 Hz; Average ≥ 40 10 kHz <-88 dBc/Hz 100 kHz <-95 dBc/Hz 1 MHz <-113 dBc/Hz Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Filter Filter Bandwidth 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1MHz Accuracy ± 8%, RBW = 1MHz ± 5%, RBW < 1MHz Shape Factor < 4.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide 1 dB Gain Compression Total Power at 1st > 0 dBm Typical;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Mixer preamp. off Total Power at the > -22 dBm Typical;Fc ≥ 50 MHz; Preamp preamp. on mixer power level (dBm)= input power (dBm)attenuation (dB) Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)4 Preamp off 0 dB attenuation; RF Input is terminated with a 50Ω load.
APPENDIX Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Absolute Point Preamp off Preamp on Frequency Response Preamp off 100 kHz to 2.0 GHz 2GHz to 3 GHz Preamp on Center=160 MHz ; RBW 10 kHz; VBW 1 kHz; span 100 kHz; log scale; 1 dB/div; peak detector; 20 to 30°C; signal input: 0 dBm ± 0.3 dB Ref level 0 dBm; 10 dB RF attenuation ± 0.4 dB Ref level -30 dBm; 0 dB RF attenuation Attenuation: 10 dB; Reference: 160 MHz; 20 to 30°C ± 0.5 dB ± 0.7 dB Attenuation: 0 dB; Reference: 160 MHz; 20 to 30°C 1 MHz to 2 GHz ± 0.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Spurious Response Second Harmonic Intercept +35 dBm +60 dBm Third-order Intercept Input Related Spurious Residual Response (inherent) > 1dBm < -60 dBc <-90 dBm Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 dB attenuation Typical; 10 MHz < fc < 775 MHz Typical; 775 MHz ≤ fc < 1.5 GHz Preamp off; signal input -30dBm; 0 dB attenuation 300 MHz to 3 GHz Input signal level -30 dBm, Att.
APPENDIX Power for Option Connector Type Voltage/Current SMB male DC +7V / 500 mA max With short-circuit protection USB Host Connector Type Protocol A plug Version 2.0 MicroSD Socket Protocol SD 1.1 Supported Cards microSD, microSDHC Supports Full/High/Low speed Up to 32GB capacity Rear Panel Input/Output Reference Output Connector Type BNC female Output Frequency 10 MHz Nominal Output 3.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide IF Frequency Output level Earphone Output Connector Type Video Output Connector Type RS232 Interface Connector Type GPIB Interface (Optional) Connector Type AC Power Input Power Source Battery Pack (Optional) Battery pack Voltage Capacity 886 MHz -25 dBm Nominal 10 dB attenuation; RF input: 0 dBm @ 1 GHz 3.5mm stereo jack, wired for mono operation DVI-I ( integrated analog and digital) , Single Link.
APPENDIX Tracking Generator5 (Optional) Frequency Range Output Power Absolute Accuracy Output Flatness Output Level Switching Uncertainty Harmonics Reverse Power Connector type Impedance Output VSWR 100 kHz to 3 GHz -50 dBm to 0 dBm in 0.5 dB steps ± 0.5 dB @160 MHz, -10 dBm, Source attenuation 10 dB, 20 to 30°C Referenced to 160 MHz, -10 dBm 100 kHz to 2 GHz ± 1.5 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz ± 2 dB ± 0.8 dB Referenced to -10 dBm < -30 dBc Typical, output level = -10 dBm +30 dBm max. N-type female 50 ohm < 1.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Power Measurement Uncertainty @ 25 °C Power Measurement Uncertainty @ 0 to 25 °C -30 dBm to +5 dBm: 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.1 dB typical; ±0.3 dB max. 3 GHz to 6 GHz: ±0.15 dB typical; ±0.3 dB max. +5 dBm to +12 dBm: 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.15 dB typical; ±0.3 dB max. 3 GHz to 6 GHz: ±0.15 dB typical; ±0.3 dB max +12 dBm to +20 dBm: 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.2 dB typical; ±0.4 dB max. 3 GHz to 6 GHz: ±0.2 dB typical; ±0.4 dB max. -30 dBm to +5 dBm: 1 MHz to 3GHz: ±0.
APPENDIX GSP-9300 Dimensions CONTROL Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz 3 GHz Sweep Mode Frequency BW/AVG Sweep Span Measure EMC Pretest File Amplitude Trace Limit Line Save Autoset Display Trigger Recall FILE Fast/ Normal MARKER Marker AUXILIARY Sequence F1 Marker Option Control F2 Peak Search System F3 7 8 9 4 5 6 Quick Save 1 2 3 BK SP / Enter Preset 200.0 F4 LOCAL F5 213.0 GSP-9300 F6 0 F7 TG OUTPUT 50 W DC ±50V MAX. REV PWR +30dBm 350.0 500mA MAX.
GSP-9300 Quick Start Guide Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd, Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China.
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