Rigol EMC Pre-Compliance Instrumentation

DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer for Pre-Compliance testing

DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer makes precompliance testing easier and more affordable than ever before!

• Less than $1500 – less than the cost of a trip to the lab
• Make limit lines for the EMI tests you need
• Load correction tables for your antenna and connection
• Set scans as quickly as 10 ms for a first look
• Use RBWs down to 100 Hz to find error sources
• Add the EMI option to use the quasi-peak detector for even more accurate readings
• Add the VSWR and Tracking Generator options to characterize antennas, filters, and more
• Use multiple traces, setups, and math functions to compare signals
• Compact, lightweight design for portable benchtop measurements or site surveys without the cart
• Large, bright display with easy to use markers, peaks, and advanced measurements

• Near Field Probe set
• UltraSpectrum software for PC control of your spectrum analyzer
• Microsoft Excel sheets for creating limits and corrections
• Microsoft Excel sheet and LabVIEW example for collecting data

Application Notes

• How to measure an amplifier using a DSA-815-TG?
  Here are step-by-step instructions on measuring an RF amplifier using a DSA-815-TG spectrum analyzer with an optional Tracking Generator (TG).


• How to measure a filter using a DSA-815-TG Spectrum Analyzer
  Here we show how to test an RF bandpass filter using a DSA-815 spectrum analyzer with built in Tracking Generator (TG) option.


• How do I measure VSWR using a Spectrum Analyzer?
  Here are instructions on using a Spectrum Analyzer to measure VSWR for an antenna. It can be applied to other passive RF devices and cables as well.


• FM signal transmission and demodulation demo
  This application uses a DG4162 arbitrary waveform generator and audio source to create a custom FM transmission and then a DSA-1030A spectrum analyzer to receive and demodulate the signal.


• DSA1000 Application Note


• Hardware for a simple Mixer
  This note describes using a Simple Transconductance Amplifier as a Mixer.


• Mixing RF Signals
  This note uses the TX1000 RF Demo Kit, A DG4000 function Generator, and the DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer to describe and demonstrate the fundamental operation of a multiplexer.

• Is the DSA-815 CISPR Compliant?
  No. But, we have a document that describes the DSA-815 features and deviations from CISPR for EMI and EMC applications.
• DSA-815 Additional Details
  Here are additional details on the DSA-815 Spectrum Analyzer. This list includes more information on the demodulation and audio output jack.
• TX1000 Application Note
  Here is an application note that covers using the TX1000 RF Demo Kit. Including software installation, Bandpass filter, RF Amplifier, and other controls.
• What products are LXI compliant?
  The attached document lists the LXI Compliant instruments.
• Working with DSA Correction factors
  Here are instructions on working with DSA correction factors.
• DSA Ethernet connectivity troubleshooting
  Here are some hints and tips to successfully connecting and testing the Ethernet connection on the Rigol DSA line of instruments.
• Are your products UL or CSA listed?
  At this time, many of our products are C TUV USA listed. Per the TUV website, http://www.tuvasi.com/en/tests-and-analysis/information-about-nrtl-tests.htmlThe C TUV US mark is recognized as the equivalent and direct replacement to the UL and CSA m
• DSA Packing list
  Here is a sample of the packing list for the DSA family of spectrum analyzer's.
• When I plug in my instrument via USB, I get a Windows Page Fault error ( Blue Screen of Death / BSoD ).
  There is a known issue with the IVI VISA Shared components version.See attached document for more details.
• VB1020/1030 VSWR Bridge User's Guide and Data Sheet.
  Here is the spec sheet for the VSWR data sheet.
• Software Compatibility
  The attached PDF file describes Windows 7 Compatibility Issues.
• Help File Error: Navigation to web page cancelled.
  Some instrument manuals are compiled HTML files with extensions ending in .CHM. On occasion, they have shown Navigation to web page cancelled. Here are some steps to help solve that error.
• Where do I find instrument drivers for LabVIEW?
• Rigol Scopes VISA Driver Installation / Rigol s UltraScope software not detect Rigol scope attached to PC via USB OR User receives Run Time Error '48': File not found VISA32.DLL error message when UltraScope is launched.
  The user either has not installed the latest available National Instruments VISA Runtime engine or the version of National Instrument?s VISA Runtime Engine included on the CD that the user installed is outdated.In both cases, the recommended solution
• VISA Runtime for Apple OS X
  To use a VISA compatible Rigol instrument under Apple OS X, the user must install National Instruments VISA run-time engine for OS XAs of this writing the latest OS X VISA run-time engine from National Instruments is NI-VISA 5.0NI-VISA 5.0 can be
• DSA Calibration Certificate
  Here is a sample of the calibration certificate for the DSA family of spectrum analyzers.
• DSA External Trigger Rate
  The DSA 1000, 1000A, and 800 series of spectrum analyzers have an external trigger rate of approximately 5Hz.
• Spectrum analyzer detector selection guide.
  Spectrum analyzers have many options when it comes to input detector configurations. This document provides a guide to selecting the proper filter for the input signal type.
• DSA FM/AM Demodulation tips
  Here are some helpful tips for using the demodulation function on the Rigol DSA's.