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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.
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1178.4460.02 | Version 13 | R&S®SMBV100B
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.
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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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