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Thurlby Thandar Instruments TTI PSA2701T Spectrum analyzer
Manufacturer:
Model:
PSA2701T
Date:
2009
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Description:
2.7GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer

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Brief Summary The PSA-T series (PSA1301T and PSA2701T) are fully portable spectrum analyzers incorporating a handheld computer (a Palm T|X). They are sufficiently small and lightweight to be operated as a handheld instrument and has a typical battery life of four hours from each charge. Alternatively they can be used as bench instruments using the supplied mains adaptor/charger. They can be set horizontally or vertically, or at an angle of about 25 degrees using the built-in tilt stand. The spectrum Analyzer has a frequency range of 0.15 MHz to 1300 MHz (PSA1301T) or 1MHz to 2700MHz (PSA2701T). The span can be set anywhere between 0.320 MHz and 1299.850 MHz (PSA1301T) or 2699.000 MHz (PSA2701T) with a resolution of 1kHz. Start, stop or centre frequencies can be set to the same resolution. The resolution bandwidth is selectable as 280 kHz or 15 kHz (PSA1301T) or 1 MHz, 280 kHz or 15 kHz (PSA2701T). The on-screen amplitude range is 80 dB with a reference level of -20dBm or 0dBm. Amplitudes can alternatively be displayed in dBμV. Vertical magnification to 5dB/div can be selected. Average noise floor is better than -90dBm at -20dBm reference level and 15 kHz RBW. Sweeps can be continuous, single shot, peak hold or average (2 to 256 sweeps). Sweep time is defined by the span and resolution bandwidth, and varies between 0.1 sec and 30 sec. A zero span mode is available with AM or FM audio demodulation. Twin vertical marker lines are available giving a readout of frequency and amplitude to a resolution of 0.1 kHz and 0.1 dB. Markers can be manually positioned or automatically peak finding and tracking. A reference trace can be displayed in addition to the live trace. Limit lines can also be created and displayed. The graticule is fully controllable. Any number of traces can be stored to permanent memory for recall to the screen or for data export. Limit lines, instrument set-ups and complete screen bitmaps can also be stored. Battery life depends upon screen brightness, but is around four hours of continuous operation from a charge. To conserve the battery, auto-sleep mode can be selected whereby the unit turns off automatically after a defined period from the last key press. All data is retained when off. Pressing the Help hard key brings up a help screen relevant to the current menu position.

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User Manual
Manual Type:
User Manual
Pages:
47
Size:
536.52 Kbytes (549393 Bytes)
Language:
english
Revision:
Issue 8
Manual-ID:
48511-1060
Date:
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Electronic document, no scan, very well readable.
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2015 05 08
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1.Supplied Items 16 2.Using This Manual & Meaning of Terms 19 3.Initial Operations 23 3.1. Charging the Batteries 23 3.2. Initialising the Palm T|X 24 3.3. Software provided by Palm on CD 25 3.4. Linking to a Personal Computer 27 4.First Use of the Spectrum Analyzer 29 4.1. Quick Start Guide 30 4.2. Detailed Operating Guide 38 5.Product Description and Capabilities 39 6.Specification 47 6.1. Frequency Measurement 47 6.2. Amplitude Measurement 54 6.3. Sweep 62 6.4. Signal Input 64 6.5. Demodulation (Zero Span mode) 65 6.6. Display 67 6.7. Memory Storage 71 6.8. Connectors 74 6.9. Power Sources 76 6.10. Mechanical 81 6.11. Environmental and Safety 83 7.Declaration of Conformity 85 8.EMC 93 9.Safety 101 10.Connections 109 10.1. RF Signal Input 109 10.2. DC Power Input 111 10.3. Demodulated Audio Output 114 10.4. USB ‘through’ Connector 115 11.Stylus 118 12.Memory Card 120 12.1. Removing and Inserting the Card 123 12.2. Using an Alternative Card 125 12.3. Card Storage Capacity 127 13.Removing and Re-fitting the Palm T|X 129 14.Re-initialising the Palm T|X 134 14.1. Procedure for Re-Initialising 135 14.2. Technical Note about the OFF state 138 15.Language Choice for the Palm T|X 141 16.Turning On and Turning Off 143 16.1. Palm T|X On/Off 143 16.2. PSA1301/2701 On/Off Control 150 16.3. Operation Delay after Turning On 151 17.Battery and AC Power 152 17.1. Battery Operation 153 17.2. AC Power Operation 159 17.3. Extended Periods Without Use 161 18.Using the PSAnalyzer Application 163 18.1. Initial Conditions 163 18.2. Selecting and Leaving the Application 166 18.3. Touch Screen or Hard Key operation 168 18.4. The PSAnalyzer Screen 172 18.5. Operation and Navigation 174 18.6. Turning Off / Power Saving 176 19.The PSAnalyzer Menu System 178 19.1. Home Menu 178 19.2. Menus Summary 181 19.3. Mode Menu 186 19.4. Centre Menu 192 19.5. Step Value Sub Menu 198 19.6. Span Menu 202 19.7. Start Frequency Menu 206 19.8. Stop Frequency Menu 210 19.9. AM/FM Menu 214 19.10. Level Menu 218 19.11. Markers Menu 222 19.12. Sweep Menu 230 19.13. Traces Menu 235 19.14. Stores Menu 241 19.15. System Menu 248 19.16. Exit Menu 254 19.17. Quick Menu 258 20.PSAnalyzer Operating Techniques 267 20.1. Menu Navigation 268 20.2. Frequency Setting 271 20.3. Performing Sweeps 283 20.4. Level Measurements 289 20.5. The PRESET Key 293 20.6. Using Markers 295 20.7. Reference Trace 300 20.8. Store, Recall and Copy 302 20.9. Creating and Displaying Limit Lines 306 20.10. Screen Resolution and Trace Thickness 316 20.11. Changing the Palm Input Area type 318 20.12. Adjusting the Display Brightness 320 21.Help Screens 322 22.Functions outside of PSAnalyzer 325 22.1. Viewing a Stored Screen Image 325 22.2. Printing a Stored Screen Image (using a printer connected to a PC) 329 22.3. Transferring PSAnalyzer Files to a Personal Computer 331 23.PSAnalyzer Files and Defaults 338 23.1. Factory Default Settings for PSAnalyzer 338 23.2. File Locations for PSAnalyzer data files 342 23.3. File Structures for PSAnalyzer data files 344 24.Maintenance, Calibration and Repair 350 24.1. Screen Protection 350 24.2. Cleaning 353 24.3. Maintaining Battery Condition 354 24.4. Calibration 356 25.Trouble Shooting 357 25.1. Correcting Unexpected Conditions in PSAnalyzer 357 25.2. Resetting the Palm T|X 360 25.3. Reinstalling or Updating the PSAnalyzer application 365 25.4. Optional Accessories 370 25.5. Creating a Shortcut to PSAnalyzer 372

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User Manual
Manual Type:
User Manual
Pages:
62
Size:
1.55 Mbytes (1620463 Bytes)
Language:
english
Revision:
Issue 6
Manual-ID:
48511-1060
Date:
Quality:
Electronic document, no scan, very well readable.
Upload date:
2013 11 02
MD5:
6b45017e322370d049c0a62cf304a728
Downloads:
1255

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1. Supplied Items 5 2. Using This Manual & Meaning of Terms 5 3. Warranty and Support 6 4. Initial Operations 6 4.1. Charging the Batteries 6 4.2. Initialising the Palm T|X 6 4.3. Software provided by Palm on CD 6 4.4. Linking to a Personal Computer 6 5. First Use of the Spectrum Analyzer 7 5.1. Quick Start Guide 7 5.2. Detailed Operating Guide 8 6. Product Description and Capabilities 8 7. Specification 9 7.1. Frequency Measurement 9 7.2. Amplitude Measurement 9 7.3. Sweep 10 7.4. Signal Input 11 7.5. Demodulation (Zero Span mode) 11 7.6. Display 11 7.7. Memory Storage 11 7.8. Connectors 12 7.9. Power Sources 12 7.10. Mechanical 13 7.11. Environmental and Safety 13 8. Declaration of Conformity 14 9. EMC 15 10. Safety 16 11. Connections 17 11.1. RF Signal Input 17 11.2. DC Power Input 17 11.3. Demodulated Audio Output 17 11.4. USB ‘through’ Connector 17 12. Stylus 18 13. Memory Card 18 13.1. Removing and Inserting the Card 18 13.2. Using an Alternative Card 18 13.3. Card Storage Capacity 19 14. Removing and Re-fitting the Palm T|X 19 15. Re-initialising the Palm T|X 20 15.1. Procedure for Re-Initialising 20 15.2. Technical Note about the OFF state 20 16. Language Choice for the Palm T|X 20 17. Turning On and Turning Off 21 17.1. Palm T|X On/Off 21 17.2. PSA1301/2701 On/Off Control 21 17.3. Operation Delay after Turning On 21 18. Battery and AC Power 22 18.1. Battery Operation 22 18.2. AC Power Operation 22 18.3. Extended Periods Without Use 23 19. Using the PSAnalyzer Application 23 19.1. Initial Conditions 23 19.2. Selecting and Leaving the Application 23 19.3. Touch Screen or Hard Key operation 23 19.4. The PSAnalyzer Screen 24 19.5. Operation and Navigation 24 19.6. Turning Off / Power Saving 25 20. The PSAnalyzer Menu System 25 20.1. Home Menu 25 20.2. Menus Summary 25 20.3. Mode Menu 26 20.4. Centre Menu 26 20.5. Step Value Sub Menu 27 20.6. Span Menu 27 20.7. Start Frequency Menu 28 20.8. Stop Frequency Menu 28 20.9. AM/FM Menu 29 20.10. Level Menu 29 20.11. Markers Menu 29 20.12. Sweep Menu 30 20.13. Traces Menu 31 20.14. Stores Menu 31 20.15. System Menu 32 20.16. Exit Menu 33 20.17. Quick Menu 33 21. PSAnalyzer Operating Techniques 34 21.1. Menu Navigation 34 21.2. Frequency Setting 34 21.2.1. Centre/Span and Start/Stop modes 34 21.2.2. Centre Menu Shortcuts 35 21.2.3. Span Menu Shortcuts 35 21.2.4. Start and Stop Menu Shortcuts 35 21.2.5. Setting by Direct Numeric Entry 35 21.2.6. Setting by Tab and Jog 35 21.3. Performing Sweeps 36 21.4. Level Measurements 36 21.5. The PRESET Key 37 21.6. Using Markers 37 21.7. Reference Trace 38 21.8. Store, Recall and Copy 38 21.9. Creating and Displaying Limit Lines 39 21.10. Screen Resolution and Trace Thickness 40 21.11. Changing the Palm Input Area type 40 21.12. Adjusting the Display Brightness 40 22. Help Screens 40 23. Functions outside of PSAnalyzer 41 23.1. Viewing a Stored Screen Image 41 23.1.1. Adding Annotation to Screens 41 23.2. Printing a Stored Screen Image (using a printer connected to a PC) 41 23.3. Transferring PSAnalyzer Files to a Personal Computer 41 23.3.1. Using the Memory Card Reader (If Supplied) 42 23.3.2. SanDisk Ultra II Gemini combined SD and USB card 42 23.4. Sending PSAnalyzer Files via Bluetooth or WiFi 43 23.4.1. Email Attachments 43 23.4.2. Sending Images from the Media application 43 23.4.3. Direct File Transfer using WiFile LT 43 24. PSAnalyzer Files and Defaults 43 24.1. Factory Default Settings for PSAnalyzer 43 24.2. File Locations for PSAnalyzer data files 43 24.3. File Structures for PSAnalyzer data files 44 25. Maintenance, Calibration and Repair 44 25.1. Screen Protection 44 25.2. Cleaning 45 25.3. Maintaining Battery Condition 45 25.4. Calibration 45 25.5. Service & Repair 45 26. Trouble Shooting 45 26.1. Correcting Unexpected Conditions in PSAnalyzer 45 26.2. Resetting the Palm T|X 46 26.3. Reinstalling or Updating the PSAnalyzer application 46 26.4. Card Reader Installation Problems 47 27. Support Information and Accessories 48 27.1. Support Information for the Palm T|X 48 27.2. Standard Accessories supplied for the Palm T|X 48 27.3. Optional Accessories 48 28. Appendix A. Using other functions of the Palm T|X 49 28.1. Handhelds and PDAs - Overview 49 28.2. Software provided by Palm on CD 49 28.3. Linking to a Personal Computer 49 28.3.1. USB connections to a PC 50 28.4. Palm Desktop Software 50 28.5. Core Capabilities of the Palm T|X 50 28.6. Standard Applications 51 28.7. Additional Applications 52 28.8. Some Palm Basics 52 28.8.1. Operating System, Memory and Filing System 52 28.8.2. Modes of Operation 52 28.8.3. Hard Keys 53 28.8.4. Task Bar 53 28.8.5. Application Help 53 28.8.6. Menu Options 54 28.8.7. Categories 54 28.8.8. Files and Folders on the Memory Card 54 28.8.9. Communicating with Other Devices 55 28.9. HotSync 55 28.10. Creating a Shortcut to PSAnalyzer 56 28.11. Additional Software Applications 56 28.11.1. Installing additional applications without using Palm Desktop 57 28.12. Learning more about Palm and the Palm T|X 57 29. Appendix B. Palm Desktop Software 58 29.1. Deciding whether to install Palm Desktop 58 29.2. The purpose of Palm Desktop Software 58 29.3. HotSync 58 29.4. Palm T|X User Name 58 29.5. Palm Desktop Software and Windows PCs 59 29.6. Palm Desktop Software and Apple Macintosh computers 59 29.7. Installation Procedure 59 29.8. Using multiple devices with one PC, or a device with multiple PCs 60 29.9. HotSync transfer of PSAnalyzer Screen Images to a PC 60

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