
Example 2: Harmonic Distortion
Most transmitting devices and signal sources contain harmonics. Measuring the harmonic
content of such sources is frequently required. In fact, measuring harmonic distortion is one
of the most common uses of spectrum analyzers.
The following harmonic distortion measurement applies an important group of spectrum
analyzer operating skills: setting the reference level, using start and stop frequencies; set-
ting the video bandwidth and RBW; and making relative measurements using two markers.
It also demonstrates setting a signal to center frequency using a marker.
Example
Step 1. Reset the Site Master to the factory default settings if a known starting state is
desired.
If the unit is off, hold down the ESC/CLEAR key while pressing the ON/OFF
key.
If the unit is on, press the RECALL SETUP key on the data keypad. When the
key is pressed, a Recall Trace selection box appears on the display. Select setup
location 0 to recall the factory preset state.
Step 2.
Press AMPLITUDE and then select
REF LEVEL
Step 3. Enter the desired Reference Level (+20 dB) using the keypad and press
ENTER.
Step 4. Connect a signal source to the Anritsu Site Master.
Step 5. Set the signal source frequency to 10 MHz and the signal level to +10 dBm.
Step 6. Set the
START frequency at 1 MHz
Step 7. Set the
STOP frequency to 50 MHz
Step 8. Set the resolution bandwidth to improve visibility by smoothing the noise:
a. Press SWEEP
b. Press
RBW, then MANUAL.
Step 9. Use the Up/down arrow key to select the desired resolution bandwidth, 100 kHz
in this case.
Step 10.
Press ENTER once the desired resolution bandwidth has been selected.
Step 11. Set the video bandwidth to improve visibility by smoothing the noise:
a. Press SWEEP
b. Press
VBW, then MANUAL.
Step 12. Use the Up/down arrow key to select the desired video bandwidth, 3 kHz in this
case.
Step 13.
Press ENTER once the desired video bandwidth has been selected.
Step 14.
Press the MARKER key and select the
M1 soft key
Step 15. Press the
MARKER TO PEAK soft key to set marker M1 to the peak signal (fun-
damental frequency). Note that marker M1 will automatically be turned on.
Step 16.
Press the MARKER key and select the
M2 soft key.
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