Spectrum Monitor (waterfall chart) in EasySpectrum software
December 14, 2018
SIGLENT EasySpectrum software includes a spectrum monitor mode that shows a waterfall chart of successive scans. This can be useful if you are observing a carrier signal for drift as well as comparing successive spectral scans. To enable the spectrum monitor: Download EasySpectrum. Here is a link to the EasySpectrum Getting Started Guide Connect your … Continued
Are your instruments FCC compliant?
December 14, 2018
Test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC emissions limits per CFR 47, Part 15, para 15.103(c): https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2002-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2002-title47-vol1-sec15-103.pdf Specifically: “(c) A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment.”
View two limit lines using EasySpectrum
December 11, 2018
This operating tip describes how to activate two limits using Monitor mode in SIGLENTs EasySpectrum software: Open monitor mode by right-clicking on the instrument you wish to control: Select Limit, Set the Type to Point, and then Edit: Now, change the units and configure the points.. pressing Add to add them to the list: … Continued
Summary of advanced broadcast/transmission measurements provided with the SSA/SVA option
December 6, 2018
The SSA and SVA products feature optional advanced measurements that are ideal for broadcast and transmission measurement applications. Here is a summary of the measurements included in the Advanced Measurement Kit (AMK) option: NOTE: More details can be found in the analyzer Users Guides available here. Channel Power Measure the power and power density within … Continued
SVA Load and Save Command Correction (PG0701X_E01A, still active as of 11/1/2018)
November 1, 2018
The SVA Programming Guide (PG0701X_E01A, still active as of 11/1/2018) has incorrect commands. The Memory Store and Load commands should be: :MMEM:LOAD CSV,”test.csv” :MMEM:STOR CSV,”test.csv” The “” around the file name are required
Spectrum Analyzer Audio Demodulation Tips for AM/FM
October 12, 2018
The SIGLENT SSA and SVA series of spectrum analyzers feature the ability to demodulate AM or FM transmissions and then play the audio output using an external speaker or earphone. Here are some tips to optimizing the audio quality: Set the center frequency to the match the channel of interest and place Marker 1 at … Continued
Web browser buttons are not functioning/do not click with Google Chrome or Firefox
August 8, 2018
Some of our products, including the SVA1015X spectrum analyzer/VNA have an onboard webpage that enables remote device configuration and control using nothing more than a web browser and a LAN connection. Some settings in the browser can leave these on-screen buttons non-functional. An icon appears on the computer display and it can be moved using … Continued
How to generate the activation code for an instrument option
May 24, 2018
Many SIGLENT instruments feature options that can be added by using an activation code. To generate the activation code: – Purchase the option from your favorite SIGLENT office or distributor. A full list of available options are located at the bottom of the specific product web page. – You will receive an Option Card PDF … Continued
USB Connectivity Checklist
April 24, 2018
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is very popular and has added a tremendous level of convenience and flexibility to computer and peripheral controls, including test and measurement instrumentation. As with all technology, it isn’t always sunshine and blue skies. Here are some common troubleshooting steps for USB connection issues: – Is the instrument plugged in … Continued
Working with the SSA3000X Peak Table
March 22, 2018
The SIGLENT SSA3000X series of spectrum analyzers include a peak table that can be used to easily separate important signals based on their amplitude values. In this operating tip, we will show how to set the instrument to define peak signals and display them in a clear tabular format. For the purpose of this tip, … Continued