Rohde&Schwarz SMBV100B User manual

R&S®SMBV100B

Vector Signal Generator

User Manual

1178446002

Version 13

(;Ü\Ê2)

This document describes the R&S®SMBV100B, stock no. 1423.1003.02 and its options:

●R&S®SMBVB-B103/-KB106

●R&S®SMBVB-B1/-B1H

●R&S®SMBVB-B3

●R&S®SMBVB-B32

●R&S®SMBVB-B80/-B81

●R&S®SMBVB-K17/-K19

●R&S®SMBVB-K22/-K23/-K24/-K27

●R&S®SMBVB-K31

●R&S®SMBVB-K61/-K62

●R&S®SMBVB-K90

●R&S®SMBVB-K200

●R&S®SMBVB-K511/-K512/-K513/-K520/-K523/-K524/-K525

●R&S®SMBVB-K704/-K720

●R&S®SMBVB-K811

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.30.047.xx and later of the R&S®SMBV100B.

Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany

Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0

Email: [email protected]

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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SMBV100B is indicated as

R&S SMBVB. Linux® is abbreviated as Linux.

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Contents

1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................17

1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................17

1.2 Labels on R&S SMBV100B.........................................................................................19

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 20

1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz............................................... 20

1.5 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 20

2 Welcome to the R&S SMBV100B........................................................ 22

2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................22

2.2 What's new...................................................................................................................22

2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................23

2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................23

2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 23

2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 23

2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................24

2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 24

2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 24

2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 24

2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................24

2.3.9 Videos........................................................................................................................... 24

3 Getting started......................................................................................26

3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 26

3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................26

3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 26

3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 26

3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMBV100B.................................................................................... 27

3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 29

3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 30

3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 30

3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 31

3.1.9 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors........................................................................... 32

3.1.10 Connecting to RF.......................................................................................................... 33

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3.1.11 Connecting to LO In/Out............................................................................................... 33

3.1.12 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................ 34

3.1.13 Connecting to HS Dig I/Q..............................................................................................34

3.1.14 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................35

3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................36

3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................36

3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 42

3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................46

3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 47

3.3.2 Generating a digitally modulated signal........................................................................ 48

3.3.3 Triggering the instrument with an external signal..........................................................50

3.3.4 Enabling and configuring a marker signal..................................................................... 55

3.3.5 Verifying the generated signal with the graphics display...............................................56

3.3.6 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 59

3.3.7 Generating an EUTRA/LTE signal.................................................................................61

3.4 System overview......................................................................................................... 64

3.4.1 Brief introduction to the instrument's concept............................................................... 64

3.4.2 Signal flow at a glance.................................................................................................. 65

3.4.3 Internal baseband source ("Baseband" block).............................................................. 66

3.4.4 Digital baseband input ("BB input"Block)...................................................................... 66

3.4.5 Additional white gaussian noise ("AWGN" block)..........................................................67

3.4.6 "I/Q stream mapper" block............................................................................................ 67

3.4.7 I/Q modulator ("I/Q mod" block).................................................................................... 67

3.4.8 Analog I/Q output ("I/Q analog" block).......................................................................... 67

3.4.9 RF and analog modulations ("RF" block)...................................................................... 67

3.4.10 Applications examples of the R&S SMBV100B............................................................ 68

3.5 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 68

3.5.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 68

3.5.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 69

3.5.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................70

3.5.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................74

3.5.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................75

3.5.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 77

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3.5.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................79

3.5.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 79

4 Configuring the internal baseband source........................................81

4.1 Overview of the signal generation modes................................................................ 81

4.2 Accessing the functions in the baseband domain.................................................. 82

4.3 Generating signals according to digital standards................................................. 83

4.4 Common functions and settings in the baseband domain..................................... 86

4.4.1 Basics on signals, modulation formats and filters......................................................... 86

4.4.2 Common settings........................................................................................................ 107

4.4.3 Time-based triggering..................................................................................................115

4.5 Generating custom digital modulated signals....................................................... 119

4.5.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 119

4.5.2 About the custom digital modulation............................................................................119

4.5.3 Custom digital modulation settings..............................................................................119

4.5.4 How to create data and control lists............................................................................ 138

4.5.5 References..................................................................................................................141

4.6 Using the arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)......................................................152

4.6.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 152

4.6.2 About ARB.................................................................................................................. 153

4.6.3 ARB settings............................................................................................................... 157

4.6.4 Playing waveform files................................................................................................ 167

4.6.5 Tags for waveforms, data and control lists.................................................................. 182

4.7 Generating notched signals.....................................................................................199

4.7.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 200

4.7.2 About the notch filters................................................................................................. 200

4.7.3 Notch filter settings......................................................................................................200

4.7.4 AWGN test signal........................................................................................................ 203

4.8 Reducing the crest factor.........................................................................................205

4.9 Generating multi-segment waveform files..............................................................205

4.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 206

4.9.2 About the multi-segment waveforms...........................................................................206

4.9.3 Multi-segment settings.................................................................................................211

4.9.4 How to create and work with multi-segment waveform files....................................... 227

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4.9.5 Reference to triggering of multi-segment waveforms..................................................232

4.10 Generating multi-carrier signals..............................................................................235

4.10.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 236

4.10.2 About the multi-carrier waveforms.............................................................................. 236

4.10.3 Multi-carrier settings....................................................................................................238

4.10.4 How to use the multi-carrier function...........................................................................250

4.11 Generating multi-carrier continuous wave signal..................................................252

4.11.1 Required options.........................................................................................................253

4.11.2 About the MCCW........................................................................................................ 253

4.11.3 MCCW settings........................................................................................................... 253

4.11.4 How to use the multi-carrier continuous wave function...............................................260

4.11.5 References..................................................................................................................261

4.12 Shifting and boosting the baseband signal............................................................262

4.12.1 About baseband offsets...............................................................................................262

4.12.2 Baseband offsets settings........................................................................................... 264

4.12.3 How to improve signal characteristics by shifting the baseband signal...................... 265

5 Adding noise and predistortions, and impairing the signal.......... 267

5.1 Adding noise to the signal....................................................................................... 267

5.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 267

5.1.2 About the AWGN generator........................................................................................ 267

5.1.3 AWGN block................................................................................................................271

5.1.4 AWGN settings............................................................................................................272

5.1.5 How to configure the noise generator for receiver tests..............................................279

5.2 Impairing the signal.................................................................................................. 281

5.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 281

5.2.2 About the linear I/Q impairments.................................................................................281

5.2.3 Analog and digital impairments settings......................................................................283

5.2.4 How to optimize the carrier leakage and sidebands suppression............................... 287

5.3 Applying digital predistortion.................................................................................. 288

6 Applying I/Q vector modulation........................................................289

6.1 Required options.......................................................................................................289

6.2 About the I/Q modulator........................................................................................... 289

6.3 I/Q modulator settings.............................................................................................. 290

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6.4 Optimizing I/Q modulation performance.................................................................294

7 Configuring the RF signal................................................................. 297

7.1 Required options.......................................................................................................298

7.2 How to access the RF settings................................................................................ 298

7.3 How to activate the RF signal output...................................................................... 298

7.4 How to set the frequency and level......................................................................... 299

7.5 RF frequency settings.............................................................................................. 301

7.6 RF level settings........................................................................................................303

7.7 RF phase settings..................................................................................................... 307

7.8 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................308

7.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 308

7.8.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 309

7.8.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 312

7.8.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................313

7.8.5 Using the reference frequency for instruments synchronization................................. 313

7.9 Local oscillator coupling..........................................................................................316

7.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 317

7.9.2 Phase coherence........................................................................................................ 317

7.9.3 LO coupling settings....................................................................................................318

7.9.4 How to configure cascaded instruments..................................................................... 319

7.10 Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode.......................................................... 321

7.10.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes....................................323

7.10.2 About sweep mode..................................................................................................... 331

7.10.3 About list mode........................................................................................................... 334

7.10.4 Significant parameters and functions.......................................................................... 335

7.10.5 Sweep mode settings..................................................................................................337

7.10.6 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 348

7.10.7 List editor.....................................................................................................................354

7.10.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................357

7.11 Analog modulations..................................................................................................359

7.11.1 Required options.........................................................................................................359

7.11.2 Modulation types and signal sources..........................................................................360

7.11.3 Activating analog modulations.................................................................................... 361

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7.11.4 Modulation settings..................................................................................................... 362

7.11.5 How to generate an amplitude modulated signal........................................................394

7.11.6 How to generate a pulse modulated signal.................................................................394

7.11.7 How to generate a pulse train modulated signal.........................................................395

7.12 Improving level performance................................................................................... 396

7.12.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................397

7.12.2 ALC - automatic level control...................................................................................... 399

7.12.3 User correction............................................................................................................402

7.12.4 Using power sensors...................................................................................................415

7.12.5 To calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor.....................................432

8 Monitoring signal characteristics.....................................................436

8.1 Displaying baseband signal characteristics in real-time...................................... 436

8.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 436

8.1.2 About the graphical signal display...............................................................................436

8.1.3 Graphics configuration settings...................................................................................443

8.1.4 Graphical signal display settings.................................................................................447

8.1.5 How to verify the generated signal with the graphics display......................................449

9 Multi-instrument setups.................................................................... 456

9.1 Synchronizing instruments......................................................................................456

9.2 Generating phase-coherent signals........................................................................ 456

9.3 Generating time-aligned baseband signals............................................................457

9.3.1 Connecting multiple instruments in primary-secondary instrument mode...................457

9.3.2 Triggering several instruments with a common trigger signal..................................... 462

9.4 Control and operation of external instruments......................................................463

9.4.1 About signal routing and system configuration........................................................... 464

9.4.2 Overview of the input and output signals and interfaces.............................................465

9.4.3 Further information......................................................................................................471

9.5 System configuration settings.................................................................................471

9.5.1 I/Q stream mapper settings.........................................................................................471

9.5.2 External RF and I/Q settings....................................................................................... 472

9.5.3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 485

9.6 Digital baseband input settings...............................................................................486

9.6.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 487

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9.6.2 Signal input settings.................................................................................................... 489

9.6.3 Sample rate settings................................................................................................... 491

9.6.4 Input level settings...................................................................................................... 492

9.7 I/Q digital output settings.........................................................................................494

9.7.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 495

9.7.2 Channels settings........................................................................................................497

9.7.3 Signal output settings..................................................................................................499

9.8 I/Q analog output settings........................................................................................501

9.8.1 General analog I/Q output settings............................................................................. 503

10 File and data management................................................................508

10.1 About the file system................................................................................................508

10.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration...................................................511

10.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 513

10.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 514

10.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................515

10.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................515

10.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 517

10.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................518

10.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 519

10.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................522

10.4.3 How to recall the settings of a firmware option........................................................... 523

10.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................524

10.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................524

10.5.2 How to create and access data and control lists.........................................................527

10.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 528

10.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................528

10.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................529

10.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................530

10.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 531

10.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 533

10.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 533

10.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................535

10.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 536

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10.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMBV100B over FTP...................................... 537

10.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMBV100B file system using SMB (Samba)...............................538

10.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 540

10.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 540

10.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................541

10.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 541

10.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 545

11 General instrument functions...........................................................547

11.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................547

11.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 548

11.1.2 Appearance settings................................................................................................... 550

11.1.3 Display update settings...............................................................................................550

11.1.4 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 551

11.1.5 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................552

11.2 Configuring global connectors................................................................................553

11.2.1 Required options.........................................................................................................553

11.2.2 About global connectors..............................................................................................553

11.2.3 Trigger marker clock settings...................................................................................... 556

11.2.4 RF connectors settings............................................................................................... 557

11.2.5 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................559

11.2.6 Routing signals to local/global connectors..................................................................563

11.3 Checking parameters and dependencies............................................................... 564

11.4 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................566

11.4.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 567

11.4.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................568

11.4.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 570

11.4.4 How to assign actions to the [★ (User)] key................................................................571

11.5 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................573

11.5.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 574

11.5.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................579

11.5.3 How to occupy or extend a license............................................................................. 589

11.5.4 How to move a portable license..................................................................................591

11.6 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 593

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11.6.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 594

11.6.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 595

11.6.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................600

11.6.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 603

11.6.5 How to prevent unauthorized access..........................................................................606

11.7 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................609

11.8 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument.........................................................611

12 Network operation and remote control............................................ 612

12.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 613

12.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 614

12.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 615

12.2.2 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 617

12.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................618

12.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 619

12.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................619

12.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 622

12.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 622

12.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................624

12.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................626

12.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................627

12.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................628

12.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 628

12.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 628

12.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 630

12.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 631

12.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................633

12.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 636

12.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 638

12.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................638

12.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 639

12.5.6 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 640

12.5.7 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 642

12.5.8 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 644

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12.5.9 QR code...................................................................................................................... 653

12.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................654

12.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................654

12.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................655

12.7 To configure the instrument for remote access.....................................................661

12.7.1 To find the VISA resource string..................................................................................662

12.7.2 To configure the accces over LAN.............................................................................. 662

12.7.3 To configure the access over GPIB.............................................................................666

12.8 To establish a remote control session over LAN...................................................666

12.8.1 To establish the connection with the LXI web browser................................................667

12.8.2 To establish the connection using VXI-11 protocol......................................................667

12.8.3 To establish the connection using socket communication...........................................672

12.9 To establish a remote control session over GPIB..................................................674

12.10 To establish a remote control session over USB...................................................674

12.11 To trace messages with the LXI web browser interface........................................675

12.12 To return to manual operation................................................................................. 676

12.13 To automate tasks with remote command scripts.................................................676

12.13.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 679

12.13.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................679

12.13.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 680

12.13.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 681

12.13.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 685

12.13.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 685

12.14 To operate the instrument using VNC.....................................................................686

12.14.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 687

12.14.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................687

12.14.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 689

12.15 References.................................................................................................................692

12.15.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................692

12.15.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................693

12.15.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 695

13 Remote control commands...............................................................696

13.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 696

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13.2 Backward compatibility with other Rohde & Schwarz signal generators........... 697

13.3 Programming examples........................................................................................... 697

13.4 Common commands.................................................................................................698

13.5 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 702

13.6 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 704

13.6.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 704

13.6.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................705

13.6.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 707

13.6.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 709

13.7 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................716

13.8 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................721

13.9 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 724

13.10 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 732

13.11 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................736

13.12 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 738

13.12.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 739

13.12.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 740

13.13 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................743

13.14 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 743

13.15 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................746

13.16 SCONfiguration subsystem..................................................................................... 761

13.16.1 Multi-instrument configuration commands.................................................................. 764

13.16.2 I/Q stream mapper commands....................................................................................765

13.16.3 External RF and I/Q instruments commands.............................................................. 766

13.17 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 778

13.17.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 779

13.17.2 SOURce:BBIN subsystem.......................................................................................... 783

13.17.3 Analog modulation subsystems.................................................................................. 791

13.17.4 SOURce:BB subsystem.............................................................................................. 817

13.17.5 SOURce:CORRection subsystem...............................................................................932

13.17.6 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem............................................................................... 942

13.17.7 SOURce:INPut subsystem..........................................................................................950

13.17.8 SOURce:IQ subsystem............................................................................................... 952

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13.17.9 SOURce:IQ:OUTPut subsystem................................................................................. 954

13.17.10 SOURce:LFOutput subsystem....................................................................................966

13.17.11 SOURce:LIST subsystem........................................................................................... 979

13.17.12 SOURce:NOISe subsystem........................................................................................ 992

13.17.13 SOURce:OCCupy subsystem..................................................................................... 993

13.17.14 SOURce:PGEN subsystem.........................................................................................995

13.17.15 SOURce:PHASe subsystem....................................................................................... 996

13.17.16 SOURce:POWer subsystem....................................................................................... 997

13.17.17 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem.............................................................................. 1011

13.17.18 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.....................................................................................1017

13.18 SYSTem subsystem................................................................................................ 1028

13.19 STATus subsystem..................................................................................................1059

13.20 TEST subsystem..................................................................................................... 1062

13.21 TRIGger subsystem................................................................................................ 1069

13.22 UNIT subsystem...................................................................................................... 1072

14 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................. 1074

14.1 Notifications............................................................................................................ 1074

14.1.1 Volatile notifications...................................................................................................1074

14.1.2 Permanent notifications.............................................................................................1075

14.2 SCPI notifications................................................................................................... 1075

14.3 Device-specific notifications..................................................................................1075

14.4 Querying notifications............................................................................................ 1077

14.5 Resolving network connection failures................................................................ 1079

14.6 Resolving errors during internal adjustments..................................................... 1080

14.7 Measuring USB cable quality.................................................................................1080

14.8 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications...................................1081

14.8.1 Hardware configuration settings................................................................................1081

14.8.2 Versions/options settings.......................................................................................... 1082

14.8.3 How to query instrument configuration......................................................................1084

14.8.4 How to request the data sheet.................................................................................. 1086

14.9 Collecting information for technical support....................................................... 1086

14.10 Contacting customer support................................................................................1087

15 Transporting..................................................................................... 1089

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16 Maintenance, storage and disposal............................................... 1090

16.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1090

16.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1090

16.3 Performing maintenance tasks..............................................................................1090

16.3.1 Date and time............................................................................................................1091

16.3.2 Check front panel...................................................................................................... 1093

16.3.3 Check display screen................................................................................................ 1096

16.3.4 Internal adjustments..................................................................................................1097

16.3.5 Selftest.......................................................................................................................1101

16.3.6 FPGA/uC update settings..........................................................................................1105

16.3.7 Delete temporary files................................................................................................1107

16.4 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1108

Annex................................................................................................ 1109

A Reference information for remote control..................................... 1109

A.1 Telnet program examples....................................................................................... 1109

A.2 Extensions for user files.........................................................................................1114

B Hardware interfaces......................................................................... 1117

B.1 GPIB-Bus interface..................................................................................................1117

C Unit shortcuts................................................................................... 1119

Glossary: Terms and abbreviations............................................... 1121

Glossary: Publications and references..........................................1126

List of commands.............................................................................1127

Index..................................................................................................1149

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Safety and regulatory information

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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 17. 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.

Safety instructions

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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 maximum weight of the product is provided in the data sheet. You can lift or carry

the product by yourself, if you can manage the weight on your own. Alternatively, you

can use lifting or transporting equipment. Follow the instructions provided by the equip-

ment 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

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.

Safety instructions

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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.

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.

1.2 Labels on R&S SMBV100B

Labels on the casing inform about:

●Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 18.

Labels on R&S SMBV100B

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●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

SMBV100B 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 16.4, "Disposal",

on page 1108.

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

1.5 Korea certification class A

Korea certification class A

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