A.
Going through special training and/or numerous panel
operations is a common requirement to capture RF signals in
a precise manner. Everything is changed now: GSP-830's
internal Autoset function automatically captures RF signal
and configures the optimal display setting in just one
operation step. Of course for complex signals you can still
AUTO SET FUNCTIONS
manually adjust settings such as amplitude and frequency
span. Using spectrum analyzer will never be a complicated
matter again.
ACPR OCBW N-dB BW Measurement Jitter Measurement
B.
GSP-830 provides various power measurement functions:
ACPR, OCBW, Channel Power, Phase Jitter, and N-dB. Two
adjacent channels as well as channels bands are shown at the
same time with different color codes, letting you recognize
the result at a glance. During power measurements, the
POWER MEASUREMENT FUNCTION
display is split in half showing all parameters together with
the waveform.
GSP-830 provides up to five sets of amplitude correction
functionality for compensating antenna effect. Each correction
set includes 30 amplitude adjustment points in independent
frequencies, allowing adjustment of antenna effect over
measurements.
D. CORRECTION TABLE FUNCTION
Using the 5 pairs of flexible and all-round markers in GSP-830,
you can easily find and observe the signal peaks, track them,
or measure the delta. The markers provide accurate status of
any frequency in a table list, letting you grasp all signal aspects
in a glance.
C. MARKER FUNCTION
E.
You can increase the production line efficiency by using the
three types of GSP-830 Pass/Fail test setting (Hi, Lo, Curve)
with high/low limit. GSP-830 swiftly and accurately determines
whether the waveform is within the specified range or not.
The display shows the low/high limit line shape in real time;
the delta between the target shape is always clear.
PASS/FAIL JUDGMENT
G.
Automatic sequence feature offer a special functionality that frees
you from complex programming; GSP-830 configures ATE test
system by itself. After setting up sequence sets from the front
panel, it will be very convenient to run different measurements in
series (in a single key press) or to carry out the whole test
sequences step by step.
AUTO SEQUENCE MODE
In the split window mode, you can measure two traces at the
same time with different scale settings. More importantly,
real-time display update is maintained under the split window
mode. This feature is especially useful when measuring
harmonics.
SPLIT WINDOWS DISPLAY IN LIVE MODE
F.
The configurable trigger feature adds a very flexible yet powerful
triggering capability to GSP-830. You can select and set various
trigger characteristics: source, mode, delay, frequency, etc.
TRIGGER FUNCTION
I.
GSP-830 can display three traces at once, enhanced with
various signal detection modes: peak, average, sample, etc.
The other useful trace functions include trace math operations
using the stored traces.
THREE-TRACE INDEPENDENT DETECTION J.
Breaking out of the traditional methodology, GSP-830 has
adopted status icon to show the current instrument state in
the display. The well-considered pictures help you grasp the
current condition immediately. No need to worry about other
functions or settings causing measurement errors.
STATUS INFORMATION PRESENTED BY ICONS
H.
PANEL INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
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Low Noise Floor(-117dBm@600MHz, 3k RBW)
Autoset Function
Sequence Programming Functions
ACPR, OCBW, Channel Power, N-dB and Phase Noise Measurements
Pass/Fail Test with Limit Line Editing
5 Markers with Marker
Split Windows Allow Separate Settings
AC/DC/Battery Multi-Mode Power Operation
USB/RS-232C/GPIB(Optional) Interface
Direct VGA Output
6.4" TFT Color LCD, Resolution: 640x480
Compact Size,330(W)x170(H)x340(D)mm
Light Weight of 6kg Without Options
Optional Tracking Generator
10 Peak Markers/Sorting Function
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1. Main Functions
2. Measurement Keys
3. Control Keys
4. State Keys
5. Power Button
6. Arrow Key
7. Fly Wheel
9. Autoset Function
11. 640 x 480 High Resolution
LCD Display
10. Function Keys
13. Tracking Generator Output
14. DC Output for Pre-Amplitier
(GAP-801)
15. USB Host (type A)
8. Numeric Keypad
12. R F Input
16. Battery Pack Slot
17. Headphone Output
18. DC Input Jack
19. RS-232 Interface
20. USB(type mini-B)
21. VGA Output
22. GPIB Interface
23. External Trigger
24. REF Input
25. 10MHz REF Output
N.
Li-Ion Battery Pack Soft Carrying Case
Three types of power supplies are prepared for GSP-830: AC
(100~240V), DC (+11~17V), and battery. Using the battery
pack, you can operate GSP-830 for up to 3 hours without
external power source. When using GSP-830 inside automobiles,
the standard 12V supply provides not only the power source
OPERATION TIME OF 3HOURS WITH THE BATTERY PACK
but also battery charging. These multiple power choices will
definitely satisfy your mobile measurement needs.
M.
GSP-830
Flash Driver
PC
Printer
GSP-830 provides multiple PC connections. In addition to the
standard RS-232C and optional GPIB for ATE control, GSP-830
now includes the widely adopted USB Host for data transfer
and display printout.
You can directly connect Flash drives to USB Host port to
transfer measurement data, or an external printer to directly
USB INTERFACE INCLUDED IN THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION
printout the display image. This feature improves the work
efficiency and makes file transfer far more convenient.
K.
In order for you to operate the spectrum analyzer effectively,
GSP-830 offers multi-language operation feature, which gives
you the familiar environment and lets you dive into the RF
measurement even at the first try.
MULTI-LANGUAGE OPERATION L.
The VGA output terminal can be used for showing GSP-830
display content on an external device, such as projector screen
or VGA monitor. It offers a huge benefit in a large amount of
applications such as education and remote monitoring.
VGA OUTPUT
APPLICATION
GSP-830
Wireless Speaker
EMI Debug
Antennas
SNG Car
RFID
GPS Receive
Wireless CCD Camera
Mobile phone
Tuners
Wireless
Microphone WLAN
Remote Control
Full-Fledged Functions for a Total Solution
GSP-830, with much elevation on the frequency domain technology, is positioned as an accurate and powerful tool for RF measurements
in the industrial fields. The 3GHz Frequency Band and the low Noise Floor of -117dBm greatly expands the GSP-830 dynamic range to a
level that meets most of the critical measurement requirements in various market sectors. The high speed signal processing of GSP-830
not only gives a very fast sweep rate of the spectrum but also plays the role as the engine for powerful measurement capabilities. The Auto
Measurements of Channel Power, Bandwidth and Phase-Jitter related parameters of a RF system or device could be done with ease. The
Split-Window enables the dual measurements with dual displays of a signal under two different setting environments. The A B C Traces
provide three live measurement results, such as Clear & Write, Max Hold, and Average traces, of a signal in the same spectrum at the
same time. The Go/NoGo function facilitates the fast measurements in the Manufacturing and Component Sourcing fields, whereas the
Auto Sequence provides a mean to automatically run through a sequence of tests based on the various system settings of the user's test
routines.
The remarkable USB features support the Image, Data & Setting storage through flash drive and the direct printout of screen image
through a color printer. Being an USB Device, GSP-830 can be remotely controlled by PC through the USB OTG port on the rear panel.
The 6.4" TFT LCD with 640 x 480 resolution enhances the effectiveness of GSP-830 powerful measurements due to its bright, colorful &
high-resolution display. The Auto-Set function, 10Markers (with 5 pairs) measurement and Multi-Language Menu all together provide
a very thoughtful user interface. The light-weight & compact design plus DC/Battery power operation give field service engineers the best
portability benefit.
The optional 9k/120kHz RBW filters plus Average and Quasi-Peak Detections fulfill the demand for EMI Test compliances. The function
of "Peak Table", listing the first ten peaks based on the ranking of either amplitude or frequency, provides EMI Engineers with a very
convenient tool. With optional preamplifier GAP-801, GSP-830 becomes a very good EMI pre-tester to help electronic designers catch
potentially critical signals prior to the product EMI certification test. With 3GHz Tracking Generator, GSP-830 well accommodates the
applications for System & Component characteristic verifications. The optional 1ppm stability and the optional AM/FM Demodulator
extend the GSP-830 application support to the niche areas. The accessories, such as pre-amplifier, CATV test kit and RLB test kit, are all
available as GSP-830 options to meet the requirements with various applications.
The free PC software of GSP-830, EagleShot, can be accessed and downloaded from GW Instek website. Through RS-232 or USB
connection, EagleShot transfers the measurement data from GSP-830 to the PC. Users can print out the data in graphical format directly
or save them into text file for further data analysis. With EagleShot software, the Limit Line setting on the PC could be done either through
capturing the setting from GSP-830 or through the Limit Line editing by the user at the PC end. For marking and reading the measured
signals on the PC screen, users can place markers to the peaks of their interest on the display, as easily as they do on GSP-830.
KEY FEATURES
The front panel USB host connector supports the ubiquitous flash drive for various transactions, including setup info, trace
data and display images. In addition, it also supports the direct screen printout for the printers with USB ports. The rear
panel USB On-The-Go, or OTG, connector plays the dual roles of both host and slave. As a slave, it gives accessibility to the
remote control from PC. The display image of GSP-830 could be sent directly to the external monitors through a VGA port
on the rear panel. This gives convenience for the remote monitoring at EMI test sites or the circumstances needing
presentation or group discussion.
GW Instek now extends its spectrum Analyzer product series to 3GHz up. As a new member, GSP-830 inherits the advanta
ges of high performance, low cost, easy to use and light-weight portability of GWinstek products. Moreover, its fabulous
low noise floor greatly increases the measurement range; advanced user interface brings you significant visual distinction;
rich measurement functions make your work simple and easy. GSP-830 offers you the greatest performance-price value in
the market.
With GW Instek state-of-the-art design, GSP-830's outstanding noise floor level, , presents extreme
sensitivity for picking up weak signals. Along with GAP-810 10dB-gain preamplifier, GSP-830 reaches the equivalent noise
floor level as low as 162dBm/Hz, thus widely extend the measurement range.
-152dBm/Hz @600MHz
GSP-830 can be an automatic test instrument without any external computer control. Users can define their own macros
through a keypad on the front panel and store them into 10 Sequence sets. The sequence includes the steps of pause, so
the running sequence could be stopped for measurement result observation then continue when necessary. Repeat or
Single run modes can be selected based on the application requirements.
Equipped with two packs of Li-ion battery, GSP-830 could maintain its normal operation for more than 3 hours. The DC
operation mode also allows GSP-830 to be powered by a 12-Volt power supply or the power of cigar-lighter inside the
automobile. The large-size internal memory of GSP-830 helps store measured traces, setup information, limit lines and
user-defined macros. Along with the USB feature to adopt the popular flash drive for mass storage, GSP-830 is a convenient
tool for the service engineers. With only 6kg light weight and compact size, GSP-830 well fits into outdoor applications.
The user-oriented interface design of GSP-830 gives you the pleasure of handling a complicated job with ease. A high-
resolution 6.4" color TFT LCD provides high quality image display. Multiple traces with different colors, as defined by the
user, facilitate the visual recognition of small disparities at a glance. Split window mode delivers the value for monitoring
two different frequency bands on the same display at the same time. GSP-830 under this split-window mode acts like a
product of two-spectrum-analyzers-in-one.
Through RS-232 or USB connection, EagleShot transfers the measurement data from GSP-830 to the PC. Users can print
out the data in graphical format directly or save them into text file for further data analysis. With EagleShot software, the
Limit Line setting on the PC could be done either through capturing the setting from GSP-830 or through the Limit Line
editing by the user at the PC end. For marking and reading the measured signals on the PC screen, users can place markers
to the peaks of their interest on the display, as easily as they do on GSP-830. The new EagleShot PC software supports both
GSP-830 and GSP-827 in various application fileds.
Free PC Software for GSP-830/GSP-827
Feature-Rich Interface
Advanced User Interface
Portable Power Operations
Automatic Measurement
Wide Measurement Range
GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.
Global Headquarters
China Subsidiary Malaysia Subsidiary
U.S.A. Subsidiary
INSTEK AMERICA CORP., U.S.A.
GOOD WILL Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd., MALAYSIA
GOOD WILL Instrument (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
No. 7-1, Jhongsing Road, Tucheng City, Taipei County 236, Taiwan
T +886-2-2268-0389 F +886-2-2268-0639
E-mail: marketing@goodwill.com.tw
8F, of NO.2 Building, No.889 Yishan Road, Shanghai China
T +86-21-6485-3399 F +86-21-5450-0789
E-mail: marketing@instek.com.cn
3661 Walnut Avenue Chino, CA 91710, U.S.A.
T +1-909-5918358 F +1-909-5912280
E-mail: sales@instek.com
27, Persiaran Mahsuri 1/1, Sunway Tunas,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
T +604-6309985 F +604-6309989
E-mail: ettan@goodwill.com.my
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SP-830GD0BH
Frequency Range
Aging Rate
Span Range
Phase Noise
Sweep Time Range
RBW Range
RBW Accuracy
Video Bandwidth Range
Measurement Range
Overload Protection
Reference Level Range
Accuracy
Frequency Flatness
Display Range Linearity
Average Noise Floor
Third Inter-Modulation
Harmonic Distortion
Non-Harmonic Spurious
Internal Memory
Markers
Trace Detection
Power Measurement
Autoset Function
Sequence
RF-Input
External Reference
Clock Input
External Trigger Input
Reference Clock Output
DC Input
RS-232C
USB Connector
DC Voltage Output Terminal
9kHz ~ 3GHz
10ppm, 0-50 C, 5ppm/yr
2kHz ~ 3GHz in 1-2-5 sequence, full span, zero span
-80dBc/Hz @1GHz , 20kHz offset typical
50ms ~ 25.6s
3kHz, 30kHz, 300kHz, 4MHz
15%
10Hz ~ 1MHz in 1-3 steps
-103dBm ~ +20dBm, 1MHz ~ 15MHz , Ref. Level -30dBm
-117 -1dBm~+20dBm, 600MHz~2.3GHz, Ref. Level@-50dBm
-120 1dBm~+20dBm, 15MHz ~600MHz, Ref. Level@-50dBm
-115 1dBm~+20dBm, 2.3GHz ~ 3GHz
+30dBm, 25VDC
-110dBm ~ +20dBm
1dB @100MHz
1dB
1dB over 70dB
-135dBm/Hz, 1MHz ~ 15MHz , Ref. Level -30dBm
-152 1dBm/Hz, 15MHz ~ 600MHz, Ref. Level@-50dBm
-149 1dBm/Hz, 600MHz ~ 2.3GHz, Ref. Level@-50dBm
-147 1dBm/Hz, 2.3GHz ~ 3GHz
< -70dBc @-40dBm Input , Ref. Level@-30dBm
< -60dBc RF Input < -40dBm, Ref. Level@-30dBm
< -110dBm @3kHz RBW
640 x 480 high resolution color TFT LCD
10 Traces 10 Setup info 10 Limit lines 5 Corrections 10 Sequences , , , ,
10 Markers for peaks; 5normal-delta marker pairs ; Functions: Delta , Peak , Marker Track
3 traces with Peak, Maximum hold, Freeze, Average and Trace math
ACPR, OCBW, Channel power,
Auto tuning the measurement result for observation
Automated test by uesr-defined macros without any remote control
Type: N female, 50 nominal ; RF input VSWR: <2 : 1 @ 0dBm Ref. Level
Type: BNC female,
1M, 1.544M, 2.048M, 5M, 10M, 10.24M, 13M, 15.36M, 15.4M, 19.2M
Type: BNC female, accept +5-V TTL signal
Type: BNC female, 10MHz
Jack: 5.5mm, 12V
Sub-D 9 pins female
Front panel: type A receptacle ; Rear panel: type mini-B receptacle
Type: SMB male, outputs +9V/100mA max.
AC 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Power cord x 1 , User manual x 1
330(W) x 170(H) x 340(D) mm, Approx. 6kg
FREQUENCY
RESOLUTION
BANDWIDTH
AMPLITUDE
DYNAMIC RANGE
GENERAL
CONNECTORS
Display
POWER SOURCE
ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
N dB BW, and Phase jitter
OPTION LIST
Opt. 01 Tracking Generator
Opt. 02
Opt. 03
Opt. 08
GSC-001
GKT-001
GPIB Interface
Soft Carrying Case
General Kit set
GKT-002
GKT-003
GTL-401
GAP-801
DC Power Cord
Pre-Amplifier
CATV Kit set
RLB Kit set
Battery pack
1ppm Stability
9kHz ~ 3GHz
Frequency Range
-50dBm ~ 0dBm
Amplitude Range
1dB@100MHz, 0dBm
Amplitude Accuracy
1dB@0dBm
Amplitude Flatness
<-30dBc typical
Harmonics
+30dBm
Reverse Power
Type: N female, 50 nominal
Impedance
< 2 : 1
TG output VSWR
IEEE 488 bus
Soft Carrying Case
1ppm , 0 ~ 50 C, 1ppm/yr
RBW 300Hz, 3dB bandwidth
RBW accuracy : 20%
RBW selections : 9kHz and 120kHz, 6dB bandwidth
RBW accuracy : 15%
RBW selections : 10kHz and 100kHz, 3dB bandwidth
RBW accuracy : 15%
Demodulation : AM , FM
Output : internal speaker, 3.5mm stereo jack wired for mono operation
RBW selections : 10kHz and 100kHz, 3dB bandwidth
RBW accuracy : 15%
ADP-002: adaptor, SMA(J/F) ~ N(P/M) x 2
ATN-100: 10dB attenuator, N(J) ~ N(P) x 1
GTL-303: RF cable assembly(SMA(P),RD316,600mm)x2
GSC-002: Kit box x 1
DC power cord with DC Jack and lighter plug,Current 5A
GAP-801: Pre-amplifier with 10dB(typical) 9kHz ~ 6GHz
ADP-001: adaptor, BNC(J/F) ~ N(P/M) x 2
ADP-101: adaptor,BNC(J/F)75 ~BNC(P/M)50 x 2
GTL-304: RF cable assembly(RG223,N(P)-N(J),300mm)x2
GSC-003: Kit box x 1
GAK-001: termination 50 , N(P) x 1
GAK-002: Cap with chain, N(P) x 1
GTL-302: RF cable assembly(RG223,N(P),300mm)x2
GSC-004: Kit box x 1
10.8V Li-Ion battery pack x 2
Opt. 04
Opt. 05
Opt. 06
Opt. 07
300Hz RBW
9kHz & 120kHz RBW(*)
10kHz & 100kHz RBW(*)
AM/FM Demodulator & 10kHz & 100kHz RBW(*)
NOTE : 1. (*) Only one option can be selected among Opt. 05 to 07.
2. Opt. 01 & 03 to 07 are factory-installed.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
SPECIFICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
GSP-830 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer
OPTION
Please see SPECIFICATIONS Page
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
User Manual , Power Cord