PeakTech® P 4130
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Operation manual Digital Spectrum Analyzer

Content 1. Safety introduction 1.1. Safety terms and symbols 1.2. Safety Symbols on the product 2. Brief introduction of Digital Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 1 Getting started Chapter 2 Basic operation 5. Sweep and Function Settings Chapter 3 Remote control

Overview Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter introduces the front and rear panels, user interface and notes for first operation of the Spectrum Analyer. Chapter 2: Front and Rear panel operation This chapter describes the functions of the keys on the front panel, and introduces menu functions of each key in detail. Chapter 3: Remote Control This chapter introduces remote control methods of the Spectrum Analyzer. Chapter 4: Appendix This chapter provides the accessories list and service and support information of the Spectrum Analyzer.

1. Safety introduction This product complies with the requirements of the following directives of the European Union for CE conformity: 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility), 2014/35/EU (low voltage), 2011/65/EU (RoHS). To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to shortcircuits (arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed. Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal claims whatever. Before operating this instrument, read the following safety precautions to avoid injury and...

Operation environment To avoid internal short circuit or electric shock, do not operate the instrument in a damp environment. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. To avoid equipment damage or personal injury, do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere. Clean and dry Keep product surface’s clean and dry to avoid dust or air moisture affecting the performance of the instrument. Electrostatic protection It may cause damage to the instrument if interface is with static electricity, so operate at antistatic area as much as possible to avoide static electricity when handling...

1.3. Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance: Do not place the instrument in the sunlight for a long time. Clean: Clean the instrument regularly according to using status. Method is as follows: 1. To avoid electric shock, disconnect power before cleaning work. 2. Wipe the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with soft moist but not dripping cloth (use mild detergent or water, but not dissolved thinner, otherwise it will damage the designation strip or plastic parts). Be careful not to scratch the LCD protector when cleaning instruments with LCD screen. Do not let any corrosive liquid...

2. Brief introduction of Digital Spectrum Analyzer The PeakTech® 4130 / 4135 / 4140 is a Spectrum Analyzer with compact design, easy handling, high cost – performance ratio and various functions. It has a keyboard layout which is easy to operate, high-definition color LCD screen and various remote communication interfaces. It can be widely used in many fields including education science, enterprise R & D and industrial production etc. Main Features:  Frequency range: 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz (P4140) 2.2 GHz (P4135) 1.5 GHz (P4130)  Display Average Noise Level (DANL)-135 dBm (Typical value) ...

Chapter 1 Getting started This chapter introduces the front and rear panels, user interface and notes for first operation of the Spectrum Analyer. The contents of this chapter are as follows:  Initial inspect  Outlook and dimensions  Front panel  Rear panel  Parameter setti

Initial inspect 1. Inspect the transport package Check the transport package and verify its contents is complete, keep the package and fill material before testing the analyzer. 2. Inspect the unit Please inspect the unit carefully, if its content is not complete, or the analyzer does not pass the performance test, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer. 3. Check the accessories Check the accessories according to the packing list, if damaged or missing, please contact your PeakTech distributor.

Prepare for use Adjust the legs of the instrument Open the legs of the Analyzer as bracket of the instrument to make it tilted upward before operation, which makes the following operation and observation more convenient. When the instrument is not in use, the user can close the support legs to facilitate placement or removal. Switching the power on Connect the Spectrum Analyzer to AC power with the power cord from the accessories, please refer to the introduction about the requirement of voltage and frequency of AC power in the “Rear panel” section. Boot examination Connect power cord...

Table 1-2 Description of function keys on front panel Function key Function description Set informations like center frequency, start frequency and end frequency FREQ etc. SPAN Set the frequency range of sweep. Set parameters like reference level, RF attenuator, scale, Y-axis units etc. Set level offset, the largest mixer and input impedance. Used to perform automatic calibration, automatic range and turn on the preamplifier. Set resolution bandwidth (RBW) and vedio bandwidth (VBW) and V/R ratio. Set parameters like sweep time, mode etc. Set informations about trigger Set “single” trigger...

Rear panel 1. VGA port This port provides VGA vedio signal output, connect this interface with VGA cable 2. RS-232 port This port provides serial data output, connect this interface with RS-232 cable 3. TRIGGER IN When the Spectrum Analyzer is under external trigger mode, this connector receives an external trigger signal. The external trigger signal is input to the Spectrum Analyzer through BNC cable 4.10MHz IN/OUT Realize reference clock input/ output through BNC cable 5. AC Power Connector The AC power specifications that this instrument supports is: 100 V - 240 V, 45 Hz - 440 Hz 6.USB...

Parameter setting Realize parameter input with numeric keys, adjusting knob or direction keys. This section introducs thress parameter setting methods with an example (set center frequency to 1500 MHz). 1. Use numeric keys 1) Press FREQ  Center frequency; 2) Use numeric keys to input value “750”; 3) Select desired unit “MHz” from the unit menu that pops up. 2. Use adjusting knob In the parameters editable state, turn the knob to increase (clockwise) or decrease (counterclockwise) parameters at specified steps. 1) Press FREQ Center frequency; 2) Turn the knob to get desired parameter value...