Rohde&Schwarz AREG800A User manual

R&S®AREG800A

Automotive Radar Echo Generator

User Manual

1179361502

Version 05

(;ÝT?2)

This document describes the R&S®AREG800A, stock no. 1437.4400.02 and its options:

●R&S®AREG8-B9 Digital Baseband (1437.8011.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-B63 Analog stepped delay line (1437.8205.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-B97 System alignment (1437.9001.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-B98 Customer specific alignment (1437.9082.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K109 Real-time interface (1437.9860.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K527 Digital baseband extension to 2 GHz (1437.9882.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K528 Digital baseband extension to 5 GHz (1437.9799.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K549 Multi instrument synchronization (1437.9876.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K553 Frontend control (1437.9782.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K570 Digital baseband 2nd path (1437.9899.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K740 Analog IF output interface (1437.9830.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K741 Analog IF input interface (1437.9847.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K812 Digital baseband additional object (1437.9853.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K813 Extended doppler frequency shift (1437.9901.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K814 Near object range (1437.9776.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K980 HUMS (1437.9824.xx)

●R&S®AREG8-K986 Remote Control GPIB (1437.9818.xx)

Also, this document describes the TRX frontends of the R&S®AREG800A:

●Bistatic frontends:

–R&S®AREG8-24D 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz (1437.8640K02)

–R&S®AREG8-81D 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.8763K02)

–R&S®AREG8-81WD 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.9160K02)

●Monostatic frontends:

–R&S®AREG8-24S 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz (1437.8611K02)

–R&S®AREG8-81S 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.8734K02)

–R&S®AREG8-81WS 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.9153K02)

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.30.047.xx and later of the R&S®AREG800A.

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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®AREG800A is indicated as

R&S AREG800A.

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Contents

1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................13

1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................13

1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A.........................................................................................16

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 16

1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz............................................... 16

1.5 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 17

2 Welcome............................................................................................... 18

2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................18

2.2 What's New.................................................................................................................. 18

2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................19

2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................19

2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 19

2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 19

2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................19

2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 20

2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 20

2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 20

2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................20

2.3.9 Videos........................................................................................................................... 20

3 Getting started......................................................................................21

3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 21

3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................21

3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 21

3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 21

3.1.4 Setting up the R&S AREG800A.................................................................................... 22

3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 24

3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 25

3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 25

3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 26

3.1.9 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors........................................................................... 27

3.1.10 Connecting the R&S QAT100........................................................................................28

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3.1.11 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................29

3.1.12 Connecting to Digital IO DD.......................................................................................... 29

3.1.13 Connecting to Aux IF In/Aux IF Out.............................................................................. 30

3.1.14 Connecting a TRX frontend...........................................................................................30

3.1.15 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................32

3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................34

3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................34

3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 39

3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................45

3.3.1 Configuring static operation setups...............................................................................45

3.3.2 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 47

3.4 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 50

3.4.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 50

3.4.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 51

3.4.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................51

3.4.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................55

3.4.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................56

3.4.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 58

3.4.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................59

3.4.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 60

3.4.9 Remote operation over web UI..................................................................................... 60

4 About radar echo generation..............................................................63

4.1 Required options.........................................................................................................63

4.2 Radar echo generation with the R&S AREG800A.................................................... 65

4.3 Radar equation............................................................................................................ 65

4.4 Radar cross section (RCS).........................................................................................65

4.5 Doppler speed and Doppler shift...............................................................................66

4.6 Equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP)....................................................... 67

5 Generating radar echo signals........................................................... 68

5.1 Workflow to configure the R&S AREG800A............................................................. 68

5.2 Test setups...................................................................................................................69

5.2.1 Test setup with R&S QAT100 frontend..........................................................................69

5.2.2 Test setup with TRX-type frontend................................................................................ 74

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5.2.3 Test setup with FE-type frontends.................................................................................76

5.2.4 Test setup in a HIL environment....................................................................................81

5.2.5 Test setup with a switching unit.....................................................................................84

5.2.6 Test setup for gPTP time synchronization.....................................................................89

5.2.7 Test setup for multiple instruments................................................................................90

5.3 Static radar objects.....................................................................................................92

5.3.1 Generating static radar objects..................................................................................... 92

5.3.2 Configuring static radar objects.....................................................................................94

5.4 Dynamic radar objects................................................................................................94

5.4.1 Generating dynamic radar objects................................................................................ 95

5.4.2 Configuring dynamic radar objects................................................................................96

5.4.3 Creating a scenario with dynamic radar objects........................................................... 97

6 Configuring radar objects................................................................... 98

6.1 Radar Objects tile........................................................................................................98

6.2 Objects settings.......................................................................................................... 99

6.3 Scenario settings...................................................................................................... 103

6.4 Logging settings....................................................................................................... 105

6.4.1 Logging Configuration settings....................................................................................106

6.4.2 Logging results............................................................................................................107

6.5 Units settings............................................................................................................ 108

6.6 Radar Power settings................................................................................................111

6.7 Overview settings......................................................................................................112

6.7.1 Overview......................................................................................................................112

6.7.2 Valid Objects/Invalid Objects.......................................................................................114

6.7.3 Object Monitoring........................................................................................................ 115

7 Configuring the measurement setup................................................117

7.1 Measurement Setup tile............................................................................................ 117

7.2 Frontend configuration.............................................................................................119

7.2.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 120

7.2.2 TRX settings................................................................................................................122

7.2.3 QAT settings................................................................................................................128

7.2.4 Geometry settings....................................................................................................... 130

7.2.5 FE settings.................................................................................................................. 133

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7.2.6 External instruments settings...................................................................................... 135

7.2.7 RX/TX external frontend settings................................................................................ 137

7.2.8 Cable correction settings.............................................................................................145

7.3 Sensor/DUT configuration........................................................................................149

7.3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 150

7.3.2 Sensor settings........................................................................................................... 151

7.4 Channel configuration.............................................................................................. 153

7.4.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 153

7.4.2 Channel settings......................................................................................................... 155

7.5 Channel mapping...................................................................................................... 157

7.5.1 Channel Mapping settings...........................................................................................158

7.5.2 Adjust Level settings................................................................................................... 160

7.6 Switching unit configuration....................................................................................162

7.7 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................162

7.7.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 163

7.7.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 163

7.7.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 165

7.7.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................166

7.8 Using power sensors................................................................................................167

7.8.1 About...........................................................................................................................167

7.8.2 Connecting R&S NRP power sensors to the R&S AREG800A...................................169

7.8.3 NRP power viewer...................................................................................................... 171

7.8.4 NRP sensor configuration........................................................................................... 171

7.8.5 NRP sensor mapping.................................................................................................. 176

8 Configuring the operation setup...................................................... 180

8.1 Operation Setup tile.................................................................................................. 180

8.2 Operation setup settings..........................................................................................181

8.2.1 General....................................................................................................................... 181

8.2.2 Settings....................................................................................................................... 184

8.2.3 Object marker settings................................................................................................ 186

8.2.4 Multi instrument settings............................................................................................. 187

8.3 Bandwidth Configuration settings...........................................................................189

8.4 Realtime Control Network settings......................................................................... 191

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8.5 System Control Network settings............................................................................193

9 File and data management................................................................195

9.1 About the file system................................................................................................195

9.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 197

9.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 199

9.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 200

9.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................200

9.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................200

9.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 201

9.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................202

9.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 203

9.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................205

9.5 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 206

9.6 Using the file manager..............................................................................................206

9.6.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................207

9.6.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 209

9.6.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 210

9.6.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 210

9.7 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................212

9.7.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 213

9.7.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S AREG800A over FTP...................................... 214

9.7.3 Accessing the R&S AREG800A file system using SMB (Samba)...............................215

9.7.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 217

9.7.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 218

9.8 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................218

9.8.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 218

9.8.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 221

10 General instrument functions...........................................................223

10.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................223

10.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 224

10.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 225

10.1.3 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................226

10.2 Configuring global connectors................................................................................227

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10.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 227

10.2.2 Global connectors....................................................................................................... 227

10.2.3 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................227

10.3 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................228

10.3.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 230

10.3.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................230

10.3.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 231

10.3.4 How to assign actions to the [User] key...................................................................... 232

10.4 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................233

10.4.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 233

10.4.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................236

10.4.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 240

10.5 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 242

10.5.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 243

10.5.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 244

10.5.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................249

10.5.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 252

10.5.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 255

10.6 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................258

10.7 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 259

11 Network operation and remote control............................................260

11.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 261

11.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 262

11.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 263

11.2.2 USB interface..............................................................................................................265

11.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................266

11.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 267

11.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................267

11.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 270

11.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 270

11.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................272

11.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................274

11.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................275

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11.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................275

11.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 276

11.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 276

11.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 278

11.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 278

11.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................280

11.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 284

11.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 286

11.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................286

11.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 287

11.5.6 Remote connections settings......................................................................................289

11.5.7 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 291

11.5.8 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 292

11.5.9 QR code......................................................................................................................301

11.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................302

11.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................302

11.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................303

11.7 To configure the instrument for remote access.....................................................309

11.7.1 To find the VISA resource string..................................................................................309

11.7.2 To configure the accces over LAN.............................................................................. 310

11.8 To establish a remote control session over LAN...................................................314

11.8.1 To establish the connection with the LXI web browser................................................314

11.8.2 To establish the connection using VXI-11 protocol......................................................315

11.8.3 To establish the connection using socket communication...........................................320

11.9 To establish a remote control session over GPIB..................................................321

11.10 To establish a remote control session over USB...................................................322

11.11 To trace messages with the LXI web browser interface........................................322

11.12 To return to manual operation................................................................................. 323

11.13 To automate tasks with remote command scripts.................................................324

11.13.1 Show SCPI command.................................................................................................326

11.13.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................326

11.13.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 328

11.13.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 329

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11.13.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................332

11.13.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 333

11.14 To operate the instrument using VNC.....................................................................334

11.14.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 334

11.14.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................334

11.14.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 336

11.15 References.................................................................................................................339

11.15.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................339

11.15.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................340

11.15.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 342

12 Remote control commands...............................................................343

12.1 Programming examples........................................................................................... 344

12.2 Common commands.................................................................................................345

12.3 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 349

12.4 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................351

12.5 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................354

12.6 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 357

12.7 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 365

12.8 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................369

12.9 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 371

12.9.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 372

12.9.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 373

12.10 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................376

12.11 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 376

12.11.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 377

12.11.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................378

12.11.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 379

12.11.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 381

12.12 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 387

12.13 SYSTem:COMMunicate:RT subsystem...................................................................417

12.14 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SYST subsystem.............................................................. 419

12.15 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 422

12.16 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 424

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12.16.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 425

12.16.2 Frequency commands.................................................................................................425

12.16.3 Radar object commands............................................................................................. 426

12.16.4 Units commands......................................................................................................... 436

12.16.5 Scenario commands................................................................................................... 439

12.16.6 Data logging commands............................................................................................. 443

12.16.7 Measurement setup commands..................................................................................445

12.16.8 Sensor commands...................................................................................................... 482

12.16.9 Operation setup commands........................................................................................ 485

12.16.10 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................497

12.17 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................501

12.18 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................515

13 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 520

13.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 520

13.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................520

13.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................521

13.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 521

13.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................521

13.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 524

13.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 525

13.6 Resolving errors during internal adjustments....................................................... 526

13.7 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................527

13.8 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................527

13.8.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................528

13.8.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 529

13.8.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................530

13.9 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 531

13.10 Contacting customer support..................................................................................532

14 Transporting....................................................................................... 534

15 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 535

15.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 535

15.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................535

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15.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................535

15.3.1 Internal adjustments....................................................................................................535

15.3.2 Date and time..............................................................................................................539

15.3.3 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 542

15.3.4 Check display screen.................................................................................................. 544

15.3.5 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 545

15.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 547

Annex.................................................................................................. 548

A Extensions for user files................................................................... 548

B Unit shortcuts.....................................................................................549

C Hardware interfaces...........................................................................551

C.1 GPIB-Bus interface................................................................................................... 551

Glossary: Terms and abbreviations................................................. 553

List of commands.............................................................................. 556

Index....................................................................................................566

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1 Safety and regulatory information

The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the

instructions provided here and in the following chapters.

Intended use

The product generates radio frequency (RF) signals for the development, production

and verification of electronic components, modules or devices. The product is intended

for industrial use, for example for production and conformance testing, maintenance

and engineering laboratories.

Use the product only for its designated purpose. Any other use is considered improper

use. Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.

Target audience

This document targets at all users, including technicians, operators, administrators and

maintenance personnel. The required skills and experience of the users depend on the

test setup and application of the product.

Where do I find safety information?

Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dan-

gers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by

dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:

●In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 13. The same information is provi-

ded in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety

Instructions" are delivered with the product.

●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to

take care during setup or operation.

1.1 Safety instructions

Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according

to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions

provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation

nearby and offer it to other users.

Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended

use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,

manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate

use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.

Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also

need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces

and the product documentation are available.

Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation or

the data sheet. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not permitted.

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Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by

Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is dam-

aged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at

https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.

Lifting and carrying the product

The product is heavy. Do not move or carry the product by yourself. A single person

can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical con-

dition. Look up the maximum weight in the data sheet. Use the product handles to

move or carry the product. Do not lift by the accessories mounted on the product.

Accessories are not designed to carry the weight of the product.

To move the product safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift

trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.

Choosing the operating site

Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that enters

can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to electric shock,

serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If Rohde & Schwarz provides

accessories designed for your product, e.g. a carrying bag, you can use the product

outdoors.

Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m

above sea level. The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where

nonconductive contamination can occur. For more information on environmental condi-

tions such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.

Setting up the product

Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the prod-

uct facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so

that it cannot fall over.

If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure sta-

bility. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the product is

moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of the prod-

uct, but not an extra load.

If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause

injury.

If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and

stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install the prod-

ucts from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands securely. Secure the

product so that it cannot fall off the rack.

Connecting to power

The product is an overvoltage category II product. Connect the product to a fixed

installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household applian-

ces and similar loads. Keep in mind that electrically powered products have risks, such

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as electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Replace parts that are relevant to

safety only by original parts, e.g. power cables or fuses.

Take the following measures for your safety:

●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated

on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not

adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.

●Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-spe-

cific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conduc-

tor terminal.

●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.

Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure

that nobody can trip over loose cables.

●If you connect the product to an external power supply, use the one delivered with

the product or recommended in the product documentation. The external power

supply must conform to the country-specific regulations.

●Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum

20 A.

●Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.

Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be easily

accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet these

requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level.

Cleaning the product

Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the

casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.

Meaning of safety labels

Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.

Potential hazard

Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.

Heavy product

Be careful when lifting, moving or carrying the product. Carrying the product requires a suffi-

cient number of persons or transport equipment.

Electrical hazard

Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.

Hot surface

Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.

Protective conductor terminal

Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connec-

tion protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.

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1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A

Labels on the casing inform about:

●Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 14.

●Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1.

●Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel.

Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S

AREG800A and environment safety

Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod-

uct has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see Chapter 15.4, "Disposal",

on page 547.

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation

A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The sig-

nal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do

not follow the safety precautions.

WARNING

Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

CAUTION

Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

NOTICE

Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other

property.

1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz

Certificates issued to Rohde & Schwarz that are relevant for your country are provided

at www.rohde-schwarz.com/key-documents, e.g. concerning:

●Quality management

●Environmental management

●Information security management

●Accreditations

Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz

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2 Welcome

The R&S AREG800A is a new high performance Automotive Radar Echo Generator

developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering excellent radar signal

characteristics, wide radar signal bandwidth and straightforward and intuitive operation,

the R&S AREG800A makes radar signal generation fast and easy.

2.1 Key features

Outstanding key features of the R&S AREG800A are:

●Simulation of echoes of stationary and highly dynamic objects

●Simulation of echoes with extremely short object distances

●Simulation of echoes of multiple independent objects

●Azimuth simulation with R&S QAT100

●IF signals with high instantaneous bandwidth

●Scalable solution from production test needs to road-ready vehicle simulators

●Fully harmonized with external frontends for a wide range of echo complexity

●Built-in real-time interface for dynamic scenario simulation

●Support of scenario simulation tools: DYNA4 from Vector, Open Simulation Inter-

face (OSI)

●Synchronization of multiple instruments of the R&S AREG800A and R&S QAT100

For more information, see data sheet.

2.2 What's New

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.30.047.xx and later of the

R&S®AREG800A.

Compared to the previous version, it provides the new features listed below:

●Added function to use FE-type external frontends in test setups, see

–Chapter 5.2.3, "Test setup with FE-type frontends", on page 76

–Chapter 7.2.5, "FE settings", on page 133

–Chapter 7.2.6, "External instruments settings", on page 135

–Chapter 7.2.7, "RX/TX external frontend settings", on page 137

●Added function to configure multi instrument test setups via web UI, see

–Chapter 3.4.9, "Remote operation over web UI", on page 60

–Chapter 5.2.7, "Test setup for multiple instruments", on page 90

●Low-latency FMCW mode is supported, see "Configuration x" on page 190

●gPTP time synchronization is supported, see Chapter 5.2.6, "Test setup for gPTP

time synchronization", on page 89

What's New

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●Test function to check the display screen added, see Chapter 15.3.4, "Check dis-

play screen", on page 544.

●Editorial changes

2.3 Documentation overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S AREG800A user documentation. Unless

specified otherwise, you find the documents at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/areg800a

2.3.1 Getting started manual

Introduces the R&S AREG800A and describes how to set up and start working with the

product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-

mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

2.3.2 User manuals and help

Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an

introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands

with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument interfaces

and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.

The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S AREG800A. The

help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information.

All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-

net.

2.3.3 Service manual

Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firm-

ware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.

The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz

information system (GLORIS):

https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com

2.3.4 Instrument security procedures

Deals with security issues when working with the R&S AREG800A in secure areas. It

is available for download on the internet.

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2.3.5 Printed safety instructions

Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with

the product.

2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S AREG800A. It also

lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.

The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-

acteristics.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/areg800a

2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)

The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current

firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.

The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-

source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open

source software.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/areg800a

2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.

These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-

lar topics.

2.3.9 Videos

Find various videos on Rohde & Schwarz products and test and measurement topics

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RohdeundSchwarz

On the menu bar, search for your product to find related videos.

Figure 2-1: Product search on YouTube

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