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How to use UltraSigma to retrieve trace data from a DSA800

1.    Download and install UltraSigma software  2.    Physically connect instrument to LAN network and get IP address. You can check the IP address by pressing SYSTEM > IO SETTING > LAN     Here the base IP address and the VISA Resource ID are highlighted  3.    Open the UltraSigma software and Select LAN    4.    From here, you can search for instruments or specify ...
Rigol DSA875 TG Front

How to check the version of UltraSpectrum software

How to check the version of UltraSpectrum software Start UltraSigma software Select the spectrum analyser that you wish to control by left-clicking on the instrument ID string Right-click and select UltraSpectrum Select Advanced Operation near the upper-right-hand-side of the window and then select About along the lower tab as shown below: ...
Rigol DSA875 Front2

Defective UltraSpectrum display with DSA800 series

If you experience a defective UltraSpectrum display while connected to a DSA800 series spectrum analyser the most likely cause is due to a UltraSpectrum software version mismatch. Software version  00.01.00.27 corrects the issue and can be downloaded from the blue Downloads tab at:https://www.rigolna.com/products/spectrum-analyzers/dsa800/Here is an example of the UltraSpectrum display using an i...
Rigol DSA875 Front2

How can sweep time effect my Spectrum Measurements?

Spectrum analysers can be used to observe modulated signals. But, some settings may have to be adjusted to observe the signals clearly.In this example, we are going to show how the sweep time and selected detector type can effect the displayed data.Source: Rigol DG4062 60MHz Dual Channel Arbitrary waveform generator.Signal: Sine wave, linear sweep from 230KHz – 270KHz, Sweep frequency of 120Hz...
Rigol DSA875 Front2

DSA800 Prefix: How to more easily save filenames

The latest revision of firmware (DSA815 00.01.12) has the ability to save a prefix for use with file saves. This can make data entry a bit easier. -    Press SYSTEM > Down arrow to page 2 > Select Name Prefix -    Select EDIT PREFIX and use the keypad to enter the text you want to start the files with -    Press OK -    Here, we have saved TEST as the prefix ...
Rigol DSA875 Front2

How do you add a correction file to the S1210 software tool?

Select Tools at the top of the S1210 application window.You can now open the Data Manager and select CSV to convert a CSV file into a correction file....
Rigol DSA875 Front2

How to save a trace as a CSV with the DSA800 Series

To save a trace as a CSV: 1) Insert USB stick into the USB port on the front panel  NOTE: The format of the USB stick must be FAT32  2)    Press STORAGE > Set BROWSER to DIR. You can press the button next to the Browser label to toggle the selection.   NOTE: The spectrum analyzer uses binary files (*.trc) and cannot use CSV files (*.csv) natively. CSV will not be available as a valid...
Rigol DSA875 Front2

Booting the DSA800 series Spectrum Analysers from a USB memory stick

If your DSA800 series spectrum analyser does not boot when powered up it may be possible to correct the issue by booting off of a USB memory stick. When the spectrum analyser is powered on you will see a message at the bottom left corner of the display that says: Waiting Input... (Press 'Preset' to boot from the U-Disk) At this time press the green Preset key on the left side of the display. Yo...
Rigol RSA3000 Front 2

S1210 – Using dBuV units successfully

Recent versions of DSA815 Firmware and S1210 software improved the operation of the amplitude units in the software. These versions are: Instrument Firmware – 00.01.19 1210 Software – 05.00.07 On occasion it is still possible to show a data offset due to changing units such as this: This is usually caused by using the instrument from the front panel and setting the amplitude to dBuV manu...
Rigol RSA3000 Front 2

S1210 Final Scan

Once a pre-scan has been done there are 2 ways to add a marker: Double click on the graph in the Measure window. That will create a marker in the Marker Table: Or right click in the marker table area to add a marker: When the markers are set correctly you can right-click on the marker to select Add to Peak Table: Now when you tab to the Peak Table you see the added Peak (in addit...
Rigol RSA3000 Front

How to setup Scan Configurations in EMI mode

Built-in scan table with independent settings for each range make it easy to configure complex scans with multiple detectors all on one screen....
Rigol RSA3000 Front

How to Identify Peaks in EMI mode

Analyse data from a completed scan against limit lines and search for peaks. Isolate these signals for further examination automatically....