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FSW
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
1173941102
Version 53
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This manual applies to the following FSW models with firmware version 6.00 and later:
●R&S®FSW8 (1331.5003K08 / 1312.8000K08)
●R&S®FSW13 (1331.5003K13 / 1312.8000K13)
●R&S®FSW26 (1331.5003K26 / 1312.8000K26)
●R&S®FSW43 (1331.5003K43 / 1312.8000K43)
●R&S®FSW50 (1331.5003K50 / 1312.8000K50)
●R&S®FSW67 (1331.5003K67 / 1312.8000K67)
●R&S®FSW85 (1331.5003K85 / 1312.8000K85)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®FSW-B4, OCXO (1313.0703.02)
●R&S®FSW-B10, external generator control (1313.1622.02)
●R&S®FSW-B13, high-pass filter (1313.0761.02)
●R&S®FSW-B21, external mixer (1313.1100.XX)
●R&S®FSW-B24, preamplifier (1313.0832.XX / 1350.7960.XX)
●R&S®FSW-B25, electronic attenuator (1313.0990.02)
●R&S®FSW-B90G, frequency extension 90 GHz (1331.7693.02)
●R&S®FSW-K19 Noise Power Ratio measurement (1331.8283.02)
●R&S®FSW-K54 EMI measurements (1313.1400.02)
●R&S®FSW-K544 frequency response correction (1338.2716.02)
●R&S®FSW-K553 External frontend control (1350.6118.30)
●R&S®FSW-K980 HUMS (1350.6718.xx)
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1173.9411.02 | Version 53 | FSW
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®FSW-B4 is indicated as
R&S FSW-B4. R&S MultiView is indicated as MultiView. Products of the R&S®SMW family, e.g. R&S®SMW200A, are indicated as
R&S SMW.
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................17
1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................17
1.2 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 20
1.3 Korea certification class B......................................................................................... 20
2 Documentation overview.....................................................................21
2.1 Getting started manual............................................................................................... 21
2.2 User manuals and help...............................................................................................21
2.3 Service manual............................................................................................................21
2.4 Instrument security procedures................................................................................ 22
2.5 Printed safety instructions.........................................................................................22
2.6 Specifications and brochures....................................................................................22
2.7 Release notes and open-source acknowledgment (OSA).......................................22
2.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc......................................... 23
2.9 Videos...........................................................................................................................23
3 Welcome to the FSW............................................................................24
4 Getting Started..................................................................................... 25
4.1 Key features.................................................................................................................25
4.2 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 26
4.2.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................26
4.2.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 26
4.2.4 Setting up the product................................................................................................... 27
4.2.5 Connecting the AC power............................................................................................. 29
4.2.6 Switching the instrument on and off.............................................................................. 29
4.2.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 31
4.2.8 Connecting a keyboard................................................................................................. 32
4.2.9 Connecting an external monitor.................................................................................... 32
4.2.10 Windows operating system........................................................................................... 33
4.2.11 Logging on.................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.12 Checking the supplied options...................................................................................... 37
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4.2.13 Performing a self-alignment.......................................................................................... 37
4.2.14 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 38
4.2.15 Protecting data using the secure user mode.................................................................38
4.3 Instrument tour............................................................................................................40
4.3.1 Front panel view............................................................................................................40
4.3.2 Rear panel view............................................................................................................ 51
4.4 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................60
4.4.1 Measuring a basic signal...............................................................................................61
4.4.2 Displaying a spectrogram..............................................................................................62
4.4.3 Activating additional measurement channels................................................................64
4.4.4 Performing sequential measurements.......................................................................... 67
4.4.5 Setting and moving a marker........................................................................................ 68
4.4.6 Displaying a marker peak list........................................................................................ 69
4.4.7 Zooming into the display............................................................................................... 70
4.4.8 Zooming into the display permanently.......................................................................... 73
4.4.9 Saving settings..............................................................................................................76
4.4.10 Printing and saving results............................................................................................ 77
4.5 Operating the instrument........................................................................................... 78
4.5.1 Understanding the display information..........................................................................79
4.5.2 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................88
4.5.3 Changing the focus....................................................................................................... 93
4.5.4 Entering data.................................................................................................................93
4.5.5 Touchscreen gestures...................................................................................................97
4.5.6 Displaying results........................................................................................................ 100
4.5.7 Getting help.................................................................................................................106
5 Applications, measurement channels, and operating modes....... 108
5.1 Available applications...............................................................................................110
5.2 R&S multiview........................................................................................................... 118
5.3 Selecting the operating mode and applications.....................................................119
5.4 Running a sequence of measurements.................................................................. 121
5.4.1 The sequencer concept...............................................................................................121
5.4.2 Sequencer settings..................................................................................................... 124
5.4.3 How to set up the sequencer...................................................................................... 125
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6 Measurements and results................................................................126
6.1 Basic measurements................................................................................................ 127
6.1.1 Basic measurement types...........................................................................................128
6.1.2 How to perform a basic sweep measurement.............................................................129
6.1.3 Measurement examples - measuring a sinusoidal signal........................................... 130
6.1.4 Measurement example – measuring levels at low S/N ratios..................................... 133
6.1.5 Measurement examples - measuring signal spectra with multiple signals..................136
6.1.6 Measurement examples in zero span......................................................................... 142
6.2 Channel power and adjacent-channel power (ACLR) measurement................... 148
6.2.1 About channel power measurements..........................................................................148
6.2.2 Channel power results................................................................................................ 149
6.2.3 Channel power basics.................................................................................................151
6.2.4 Channel power configuration...................................................................................... 164
6.2.5 MSR ACLR configuration............................................................................................ 174
6.2.6 How to perform channel power measurements.......................................................... 191
6.2.7 Measurement examples..............................................................................................196
6.2.8 Optimizing and troubleshooting the measurement......................................................202
6.2.9 Reference: predefined CP/ACLR standards............................................................... 203
6.2.10 Reference: predefined ACLR user standard XML files............................................... 204
6.3 Carrier-to-noise measurements...............................................................................205
6.3.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................206
6.3.2 Carrier-to-noise results................................................................................................206
6.3.3 Carrier-to-noise configuration......................................................................................207
6.3.4 How to determine the carrier-to-noise ratio.................................................................208
6.4 Occupied bandwidth measurement (OBW)............................................................ 209
6.4.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................209
6.4.2 OBW results................................................................................................................ 211
6.4.3 OBW configuration...................................................................................................... 211
6.4.4 How to determine the occupied bandwidth................................................................. 214
6.4.5 Measurement example................................................................................................215
6.5 Noise power ratio (NPR) measurement...................................................................215
6.5.1 About noise power ratio (NPR) measurements...........................................................216
6.5.2 NPR basics................................................................................................................. 216
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6.5.3 NPR results................................................................................................................. 218
6.5.4 NPR configuration....................................................................................................... 219
6.5.5 Generator setup.......................................................................................................... 223
6.5.6 Generator frequency coupling.....................................................................................228
6.5.7 How to perform NPR measurements.......................................................................... 230
6.5.8 Measurement example................................................................................................231
6.6 Spectrum emission mask (SEM) measurement..................................................... 232
6.6.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................233
6.6.2 Typical applications..................................................................................................... 233
6.6.3 SEM results.................................................................................................................233
6.6.4 SEM basics................................................................................................................. 236
6.6.5 SEM configuration.......................................................................................................247
6.6.6 How to perform a spectrum emission mask measurement......................................... 264
6.6.7 Measurement example: Multi-SEM measurement...................................................... 268
6.6.8 Reference: SEM file descriptions................................................................................ 270
6.7 Spurious emissions measurement..........................................................................277
6.7.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................277
6.7.2 Spurious emissions measurement results.................................................................. 278
6.7.3 Spurious emissions basics..........................................................................................279
6.7.4 Spurious emissions measurement configuration........................................................ 281
6.7.5 How to perform a spurious emissions measurement.................................................. 287
6.7.6 Reference: ASCII export file format (spurious)........................................................... 289
6.8 Statistical measurements (APD, CCDF)..................................................................290
6.8.1 About the measurements............................................................................................ 290
6.8.2 Typical applications..................................................................................................... 291
6.8.3 APD and CCDF results............................................................................................... 291
6.8.4 APD and CCDF basics - gated triggering................................................................... 293
6.8.5 APD and CCDF configuration..................................................................................... 294
6.8.6 How to perform an APD or CCDF measurement........................................................ 301
6.8.7 Examples.................................................................................................................... 302
6.8.8 Optimizing and troubleshooting the measurement......................................................305
6.9 Time domain power measurement.......................................................................... 305
6.9.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................305
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6.9.2 Time domain power results......................................................................................... 305
6.9.3 Time domain power basics - range definition using limit lines.................................... 306
6.9.4 Time domain power configuration............................................................................... 307
6.9.5 How to measure powers in the time domain............................................................... 308
6.9.6 Measurement example................................................................................................309
6.10 Harmonic distortion measurement..........................................................................310
6.10.1 About the measurement.............................................................................................. 311
6.10.2 Harmonic distortion basics.......................................................................................... 311
6.10.3 Harmonic distortion results..........................................................................................313
6.10.4 Harmonic distortion configuration................................................................................314
6.10.5 How to determine the harmonic distortion...................................................................316
6.11 Third order intercept (TOI) measurement............................................................... 316
6.11.1 About the TOI measurement.......................................................................................317
6.11.2 TOI basics................................................................................................................... 317
6.11.3 TOI results...................................................................................................................321
6.11.4 TOI configuration.........................................................................................................322
6.11.5 How to determine the third order intercept..................................................................323
6.11.6 Measurement example – measuring the FSW's intrinsic intermodulation...................324
6.12 AM modulation depth measurement....................................................................... 326
6.12.1 About the measurement..............................................................................................326
6.12.2 AM modulation depth results.......................................................................................327
6.12.3 AM modulation depth configuration.............................................................................327
6.12.4 Optimizing and troubleshooting the measurement......................................................328
6.12.5 How to determine the AM modulation depth............................................................... 329
6.13 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) measurement................................................ 329
6.13.1 About the EMI measurement...................................................................................... 330
6.13.2 EMI measurement results........................................................................................... 330
6.13.3 EMI measurement basics............................................................................................332
6.13.4 EMI measurement configuration................................................................................. 338
6.13.5 EMI result analysis...................................................................................................... 348
6.13.6 How to perform EMI measurements........................................................................... 348
6.13.7 Measurement example: measuring radio frequency interference............................... 350
6.13.8 Optimizing and troubleshooting EMI measurements.................................................. 353
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7 Common measurement settings...................................................... 354
7.1 Configuration overview............................................................................................ 354
7.2 Data input and output............................................................................................... 356
7.2.1 Receiving data input and providing data output.......................................................... 356
7.2.2 Input source settings................................................................................................... 385
7.2.3 Power sensors............................................................................................................ 390
7.2.4 Optional external generator control.............................................................................399
7.2.5 Probes.........................................................................................................................424
7.2.6 Optional external mixers............................................................................................. 432
7.2.7 External frontend control (R&S FSW-K553)................................................................462
7.2.8 Output settings............................................................................................................ 486
7.2.9 Trigger input/output settings........................................................................................488
7.2.10 How to output a trigger signal..................................................................................... 490
7.3 Frequency and span configuration......................................................................... 491
7.3.1 Impact of the frequency and span settings................................................................. 491
7.3.2 Frequency and span settings...................................................................................... 493
7.3.3 Keeping the center frequency stable - signal tracking................................................ 497
7.3.4 How to define the frequency range............................................................................. 498
7.3.5 How to move the center frequency through the frequency range............................... 499
7.4 Amplitude and vertical axis configuration..............................................................499
7.4.1 Impact of the vertical axis settings.............................................................................. 500
7.4.2 Amplitude settings.......................................................................................................502
7.4.3 Scaling the y-axis........................................................................................................ 510
7.4.4 How to optimize the amplitude display........................................................................ 511
7.5 Bandwidth, filter and sweep configuration.............................................................512
7.5.1 Impact of the bandwidth, filter and sweep settings..................................................... 512
7.5.2 Bandwidth, filter and sweep settings...........................................................................518
7.6 Trigger and gate configuration................................................................................ 528
7.6.1 Triggering.................................................................................................................... 528
7.6.2 Gating..........................................................................................................................540
7.7 Adjusting settings automatically.............................................................................550
8 Common analysis and display functions........................................ 554
8.1 Result display configuration....................................................................................554
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8.1.1 Basic evaluation methods........................................................................................... 554
8.1.2 Laying out the result display with the smartgrid.......................................................... 557
8.2 Zoomed displays.......................................................................................................561
8.2.1 Single zoom versus multiple zoom..............................................................................561
8.2.2 Zoom functions............................................................................................................563
8.2.3 How to zoom into a diagram....................................................................................... 565
8.3 Marker usage............................................................................................................. 568
8.3.1 Basics on markers.......................................................................................................568
8.3.2 Marker settings............................................................................................................571
8.3.3 Marker search settings and positioning functions....................................................... 577
8.3.4 Marker (measurement) functions................................................................................ 585
8.3.5 How to work with markers........................................................................................... 606
8.3.6 Measurement example: measuring harmonics using marker functions...................... 609
8.4 Display and limit lines.............................................................................................. 610
8.4.1 Display lines................................................................................................................ 611
8.4.2 Limit lines.................................................................................................................... 613
8.5 Trace configuration...................................................................................................629
8.5.1 Standard traces...........................................................................................................629
8.5.2 Spectrograms..............................................................................................................649
8.5.3 Trace math.................................................................................................................. 666
8.6 Importing and exporting measurement results for evaluation............................. 668
8.6.1 Displaying a reference trace - importing trace data.................................................... 669
8.6.2 Trace/data ex/import................................................................................................... 670
8.6.3 How to import traces................................................................................................... 675
8.6.4 How to export trace data and numerical results..........................................................675
8.6.5 How to export a peak list.............................................................................................676
8.6.6 Reference: ASCII file export format............................................................................ 677
8.7 Event-based actions................................................................................................. 680
8.7.1 Managing rules............................................................................................................681
8.7.2 Defining rules.............................................................................................................. 682
8.7.3 Debugging rules with the EBA-Journal....................................................................... 689
8.7.4 Reference: overview of available result-events and state-events............................... 690
9 Optimizing measurements................................................................ 692
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9.1 Minimizing the measurement duration................................................................... 692
9.2 Improving averaging results.................................................................................... 692
10 Data management.............................................................................. 694
10.1 Restoring the default instrument configuration (preset).......................................694
10.2 Protecting data using the secure user mode......................................................... 695
10.3 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data......................697
10.3.1 Quick save/quick recall............................................................................................... 699
10.3.2 Configurable storage and recall.................................................................................. 701
10.3.3 How to save and load instrument settings.................................................................. 707
10.4 Import/export functions............................................................................................709
10.5 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings.................. 713
10.5.1 Print and screenshot settings......................................................................................713
10.5.2 How to store or print screenshots of the display......................................................... 725
10.5.3 Example for storing multiple measurement results to a PDF file................................ 728
10.6 Working with test reports.........................................................................................730
10.6.1 Designing a test report template................................................................................. 731
10.6.2 Managing templates....................................................................................................740
10.6.3 Creating datasets........................................................................................................ 741
10.6.4 Creating a test report.................................................................................................. 742
10.6.5 How to create a test report..........................................................................................744
11 General instrument setup..................................................................746
11.1 Alignment...................................................................................................................746
11.1.1 Basics on alignment.................................................................................................... 746
11.1.2 Alignment settings.......................................................................................................748
11.1.3 How to perform a self-test........................................................................................... 753
11.1.4 How to align the instrument.........................................................................................753
11.1.5 How to align the touchscreen......................................................................................754
11.2 Display settings.........................................................................................................754
11.2.1 Display settings........................................................................................................... 754
11.2.2 How to configure the colors for display and printing................................................... 765
11.2.3 How to work with the soft front panels........................................................................ 766
11.2.4 Reference: Keyboard shortcuts for the mini front panel..............................................767
11.3 Application starter.................................................................................................... 769
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11.3.1 Application starter functions........................................................................................ 769
11.3.2 How to work with the application starter......................................................................773
11.4 Transducers...............................................................................................................774
11.4.1 Basics on transducer factors.......................................................................................774
11.4.2 Transducer settings.....................................................................................................776
11.4.3 Reference: transducer factor file format......................................................................782
11.4.4 How to configure the transducer................................................................................. 783
11.5 Frequency response correction (FSW-K544)......................................................... 787
11.5.1 Basics on frequency response correction................................................................... 787
11.5.2 User-defined frequency response correction settings.................................................790
11.6 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................799
11.7 System configuration settings.................................................................................803
11.7.1 Hardware information..................................................................................................803
11.7.2 Licensing, versions and options.................................................................................. 804
11.7.3 System messages.......................................................................................................809
11.7.4 Firmware updates....................................................................................................... 810
11.7.5 General configuration settings.....................................................................................811
11.7.6 Signal generator settings............................................................................................ 813
11.7.7 AC power loss behavior.............................................................................................. 815
11.8 Service functions...................................................................................................... 816
11.8.1 R&S support information............................................................................................. 816
11.8.2 Self-test settings and results....................................................................................... 817
11.8.3 Calibration signal display............................................................................................ 818
11.8.4 Service functions.........................................................................................................820
11.8.5 Hardware diagnostics..................................................................................................822
11.9 Synchronizing measurement channel configuration............................................ 823
11.9.1 General parameter coupling........................................................................................824
11.9.2 User-defined parameter coupling................................................................................826
11.9.3 Generator coupling......................................................................................................830
11.9.4 How to synchronize parameters..................................................................................832
11.9.5 Example for a user-defined parameter coupling......................................................... 834
12 Network operation and remote control............................................ 836
12.1 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 836
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12.1.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 837
12.1.2 GPIB interface (IEC 625/IEEE 418 bus interface).......................................................841
12.1.3 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 841
12.2 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 842
12.2.1 Hierarchy of status registers....................................................................................... 842
12.2.2 Contents of the status registers.................................................................................. 843
12.2.3 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 854
12.3 GPIB languages.........................................................................................................855
12.4 The IECWIN tool........................................................................................................ 857
12.5 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 858
12.5.1 The context-sensitive SCPI command menu.............................................................. 859
12.5.2 The SCPI recorder...................................................................................................... 861
12.5.3 How to determine the required SCPI command..........................................................868
12.5.4 How to create and export SCPI scripts....................................................................... 868
12.5.5 Example for a recorded SCPI script............................................................................871
12.6 Network and remote control settings......................................................................871
12.6.1 General network settings............................................................................................ 872
12.6.2 GPIB settings.............................................................................................................. 874
12.6.3 Compatibility settings.................................................................................................. 877
12.6.4 LAN settings................................................................................................................881
12.6.5 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 882
12.6.6 Remote errors............................................................................................................. 888
12.6.7 Returning to manual mode ("local").............................................................................890
12.7 How to set up a network and remote control......................................................... 890
12.7.1 How to configure a network.........................................................................................891
12.7.2 How to operate the instrument without a network....................................................... 898
12.7.3 How to log on to the network.......................................................................................898
12.7.4 How to share directories (only with Microsoft networks)............................................. 901
12.7.5 How to control the FSW via the web browser interface.............................................. 901
12.7.6 How to deactivate the web browser interface............................................................. 903
12.7.7 How to set up remote desktop.................................................................................... 904
12.7.8 How to start a remote control session from a PC........................................................910
12.7.9 How to return to manual operation.............................................................................. 911
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13 Remote commands............................................................................912
13.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 912
13.2 Common suffixes...................................................................................................... 913
13.3 Common commands.................................................................................................913
13.4 Selecting the operating mode and application...................................................... 918
13.4.1 Selecting the mode and applications.......................................................................... 918
13.4.2 Performing a sequence of measurements.................................................................. 924
13.4.3 Programming example: performing a sequence of measurements............................ 926
13.5 Configuring and performing measurements.......................................................... 928
13.5.1 Performing measurements..........................................................................................929
13.5.2 Configuring power measurements.............................................................................. 932
13.5.3 Measuring the channel power and ACLR................................................................... 936
13.5.4 Measuring the carrier-to-noise ratio.......................................................................... 1000
13.5.5 Measuring the occupied bandwidth...........................................................................1001
13.5.6 Remote commands for noise power ratio (NPR) measurements..............................1003
13.5.7 Measuring the spectrum emission mask...................................................................1019
13.5.8 Measuring spurious emissions..................................................................................1056
13.5.9 Analyzing statistics (APD, CCDF)............................................................................. 1071
13.5.10 Measuring the time domain power............................................................................ 1081
13.5.11 Measuring the harmonic distortion............................................................................ 1091
13.5.12 Measuring the third order intercept point.................................................................. 1095
13.5.13 Measuring the AM modulation depth........................................................................ 1098
13.5.14 Remote commands for EMI measurements..............................................................1100
13.5.15 List evaluations..........................................................................................................1109
13.5.16 Measuring the pulse power........................................................................................1113
13.6 Configuring the result display................................................................................1118
13.6.1 General window commands...................................................................................... 1118
13.6.2 Working with windows in the display......................................................................... 1119
13.6.3 Examples: configuring the result display................................................................... 1126
13.7 Setting basic measurement parameters............................................................... 1129
13.7.1 Configuring the data input and output....................................................................... 1129
13.7.2 Defining the frequency and span.............................................................................. 1210
13.7.3 Configuring bandwidth and sweep settings...............................................................1217
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13.7.4 Configuring the vertical axis (amplitude, scaling)......................................................1226
13.7.5 Configuring triggered and gated measurements.......................................................1236
13.7.6 Adjusting settings automatically................................................................................ 1252
13.8 Analyzing measurements (basics)........................................................................ 1255
13.8.1 Zooming into the display........................................................................................... 1256
13.8.2 Configuring the trace display and retrieving trace data.............................................1259
13.8.3 Working with markers................................................................................................1287
13.8.4 Configuring display lines........................................................................................... 1347
13.8.5 Defining limit checks................................................................................................. 1350
13.9 Managing settings and results.............................................................................. 1366
13.9.1 General data storage and loading commands.......................................................... 1367
13.9.2 Selecting the items to store.......................................................................................1373
13.9.3 Storing and loading instrument settings.................................................................... 1377
13.9.4 Storing or printing screenshots................................................................................. 1382
13.9.5 Storing measurement results.................................................................................... 1392
13.9.6 Test reports............................................................................................................... 1395
13.9.7 Examples: managing data.........................................................................................1405
13.10 Configuring the FSW.............................................................................................. 1409
13.10.1 Configuring the reference frequency.........................................................................1409
13.10.2 Calibration and checks..............................................................................................1413
13.10.3 Working with transducers..........................................................................................1421
13.10.4 Compensating for frequency response using touchstone files (FSW-K544).............1426
13.10.5 Customizing the screen layout.................................................................................. 1444
13.10.6 Remote commands for language settings.................................................................1451
13.10.7 Configuring the network and remote control............................................................. 1452
13.10.8 Configuring HUMS.................................................................................................... 1457
13.10.9 Checking the system configuration........................................................................... 1463
13.10.10 Signal generator control commands......................................................................... 1473
13.10.11 Using service functions............................................................................................. 1474
13.10.12 Remote commands for synchronizing parameters....................................................1477
13.10.13 Configuring the application starter............................................................................ 1493
13.10.14 Programming examples for instrument setup........................................................... 1496
13.11 Using the status register........................................................................................ 1497
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13.11.1 General status register commands........................................................................... 1497
13.11.2 Reading out the CONDition part............................................................................... 1498
13.11.3 Reading out the EVENt part......................................................................................1498
13.11.4 Controlling the ENABle part...................................................................................... 1499
13.11.5 Controlling the negative transition part......................................................................1499
13.11.6 Controlling the positive transition part....................................................................... 1500
13.12 Commands for remote instrument operation.......................................................1501
13.13 Recording SCPI Commands Automatically..........................................................1501
13.14 Emulating other instruments' commands............................................................ 1506
13.14.1 Setting up instrument emulation................................................................................1507
13.14.2 Reference: GPIB commands of emulated HP models.............................................. 1510
13.14.3 Reference: command set of emulated PSA models................................................. 1538
13.14.4 Reference: command set of emulated PXA models................................................. 1542
13.14.5 Command set for analog demodulation for emulated PXA models.......................... 1545
13.14.6 Command set for vector signal analysis (VSA) for emulated R&S FSE instruments1545
13.15 Deprecated commands...........................................................................................1546
13.16 Programming examples......................................................................................... 1550
13.16.1 Programming example: performing a basic frequency sweep.................................. 1550
13.16.2 Service request......................................................................................................... 1553
14 Troubleshooting...............................................................................1562
14.1 Error information.....................................................................................................1562
14.2 Error messages in remote control mode.............................................................. 1564
14.3 Troubleshooting remote operation........................................................................1565
14.4 Miscellaneous troubleshooting hints....................................................................1567
14.5 System recovery..................................................................................................... 1569
14.6 Collecting information for support........................................................................1569
14.7 Contacting customer support................................................................................1572
15 Maintenance, storage, transport and disposal..............................1573
15.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1573
15.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1573
15.3 Transporting............................................................................................................ 1573
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15.4 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1574
List of Commands (base unit).........................................................1575
Index..................................................................................................1603
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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 is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic
components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments.
Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating conditions and
performance limits stated in the specifications document.
Target audience
The target audience of this document includes developers and technicians, administra-
tors and maintenance personnel performing RF signal measurements. The required
skills and experience of the users depend on the test setup and application of the prod-
uct.
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 in printed format. The printed "<title>" (document number
1171.1788.99) 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 specifications
document, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions" document. If you are unsure
about the appropriate use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer support.
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 specifications document. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not per-
mitted.
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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 support at
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.
Lifting and carrying the product
The product is heavy. Do not move or carry the product by yourself. A single person
can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical con-
dition. Look up the maximum weight in the specifications document. Use the product
handles to move or carry the product. Do not lift by the accessories mounted on the
product. Accessories are not designed to carry the weight of the product.
To move the product safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift
trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that enters
can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to electric shock,
serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing.
If Rohde & Schwarz provides accessories designed for outdoor use of your product,
e.g. a protective cover, you can use the product outdoors.
You can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. If a higher
altitude is permissible, the value is provided in the specifications document. The prod-
uct is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive contamination
can occur. For more information on environmental conditions such as ambient temper-
ature and humidity, see the specifications document.
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 the product
Before connecting the interfaces and measuring inputs of the product to other products
or electrical circuits, make sure that the other products or electrical circuits provide
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special protection against electric shock. This protection principle is referred to as
SELV (safety extra-low voltage) and is based on a low voltage level and increased
insulation. Exceptions are indicated by a measurement category on the product and
given in the specifications document.
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.
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.
●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.
Using headphones
Take the following measures to prevent hearing damage. Before using headphones,
check the volume and reduce it if necessary. If you monitor varying signal levels, take
off the headphones and wait until the signal has settled. Then adjust the volume.
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.
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Heavy product
Be careful when lifting, moving or carrying the product. Carrying the product requires a suffi-
cient number of persons or transport equipment.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Hot surface
Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connec-
tion protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
1.2 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.
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Korea certification class B
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