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R&S®FSW
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
1173941102
Version 52
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This manual applies to the following R&S®FSW models with firmware version 5.30 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 52 | R&S®FSW
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®FSW is indicated as
R&S FSW. 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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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 Data sheets 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 R&S 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...................................................................................... 36
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4.2.13 Performing a self-alignment.......................................................................................... 37
4.2.14 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 37
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..............................................................................................63
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...............................................................................................109
5.2 R&S multiview........................................................................................................... 118
5.3 Selecting the operating mode and applications.....................................................118
5.4 Running a sequence of measurements.................................................................. 120
5.4.1 The sequencer concept...............................................................................................121
5.4.2 Sequencer settings..................................................................................................... 123
5.4.3 How to set up the sequencer...................................................................................... 124
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6 Measurements and results................................................................125
6.1 Basic measurements................................................................................................ 126
6.1.1 Basic measurement types...........................................................................................127
6.1.2 How to perform a basic sweep measurement.............................................................128
6.1.3 Measurement examples - measuring a sinusoidal signal........................................... 129
6.1.4 Measurement example – measuring levels at low S/N ratios..................................... 132
6.1.5 Measurement examples - measuring signal spectra with multiple signals..................135
6.1.6 Measurement examples in zero span......................................................................... 142
6.2 Channel power and adjacent-channel power (ACLR) measurement................... 147
6.2.1 About channel power measurements..........................................................................148
6.2.2 Channel power results................................................................................................ 148
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.................................................................209
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...................................................................................................... 212
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.......................................................................................................... 224
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....................................................... 269
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..............................................................................................310
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 R&S 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................................................................................................... 364
7.2.3 Power sensors............................................................................................................ 372
7.2.4 Optional external generator control.............................................................................380
7.2.5 Optional external mixers............................................................................................. 406
7.2.6 External frontend control (R&S FSW-K553)................................................................435
7.2.7 Output settings............................................................................................................ 459
7.2.8 Trigger input/output settings........................................................................................461
7.2.9 How to output a trigger signal..................................................................................... 463
7.3 Frequency and span configuration......................................................................... 464
7.3.1 Impact of the frequency and span settings................................................................. 464
7.3.2 Frequency and span settings...................................................................................... 466
7.3.3 Keeping the center frequency stable - signal tracking................................................ 470
7.3.4 How to define the frequency range............................................................................. 471
7.3.5 How to move the center frequency through the frequency range............................... 472
7.4 Amplitude and vertical axis configuration..............................................................472
7.4.1 Impact of the vertical axis settings.............................................................................. 473
7.4.2 Amplitude settings.......................................................................................................475
7.4.3 Scaling the y-axis........................................................................................................ 483
7.4.4 How to optimize the amplitude display........................................................................484
7.5 Bandwidth, filter and sweep configuration.............................................................485
7.5.1 Impact of the bandwidth, filter and sweep settings..................................................... 485
7.5.2 Bandwidth, filter and sweep settings...........................................................................491
7.6 Trigger and gate configuration................................................................................ 501
7.6.1 Triggering.................................................................................................................... 501
7.6.2 Gating..........................................................................................................................513
7.7 Adjusting settings automatically.............................................................................523
8 Common analysis and display functions........................................ 527
8.1 Result display configuration....................................................................................527
8.1.1 Basic evaluation methods........................................................................................... 527
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8.1.2 Laying out the result display with the smartgrid.......................................................... 530
8.2 Zoomed displays.......................................................................................................534
8.2.1 Single zoom versus multiple zoom..............................................................................534
8.2.2 Zoom functions............................................................................................................536
8.2.3 How to zoom into a diagram....................................................................................... 538
8.3 Marker usage............................................................................................................. 541
8.3.1 Basics on markers.......................................................................................................541
8.3.2 Marker settings............................................................................................................544
8.3.3 Marker search settings and positioning functions....................................................... 550
8.3.4 Marker (measurement) functions................................................................................ 558
8.3.5 How to work with markers........................................................................................... 579
8.3.6 Measurement example: measuring harmonics using marker functions...................... 582
8.4 Display and limit lines.............................................................................................. 583
8.4.1 Display lines................................................................................................................ 584
8.4.2 Limit lines.................................................................................................................... 586
8.5 Trace configuration...................................................................................................602
8.5.1 Standard traces...........................................................................................................602
8.5.2 Spectrograms..............................................................................................................622
8.5.3 Trace math.................................................................................................................. 640
8.6 Importing and exporting measurement results for evaluation............................. 642
8.6.1 Displaying a reference trace - importing trace data.................................................... 643
8.6.2 Trace/data ex/import................................................................................................... 644
8.6.3 How to import traces................................................................................................... 649
8.6.4 How to export trace data and numerical results..........................................................649
8.6.5 How to export a peak list.............................................................................................650
8.6.6 Reference: ASCII file export format............................................................................ 651
8.7 Event-based actions................................................................................................. 654
8.7.1 Managing rules............................................................................................................655
8.7.2 Defining rules.............................................................................................................. 656
8.7.3 Debugging rules with the EBA-Journal....................................................................... 663
8.7.4 Reference: overview of available result-events and state-events............................... 664
9 Optimizing measurements................................................................ 666
9.1 Minimizing the measurement duration................................................................... 666
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9.2 Improving averaging results.................................................................................... 666
10 Data management.............................................................................. 668
10.1 Restoring the default instrument configuration (preset).......................................668
10.2 Protecting data using the secure user mode......................................................... 669
10.3 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data......................671
10.3.1 Quick save/quick recall............................................................................................... 673
10.3.2 Configurable storage and recall.................................................................................. 675
10.3.3 How to save and load instrument settings.................................................................. 681
10.4 Import/export functions............................................................................................683
10.5 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings.................. 687
10.5.1 Print and screenshot settings......................................................................................687
10.5.2 How to store or print screenshots of the display......................................................... 698
10.5.3 Example for storing multiple measurement results to a PDF file................................ 701
10.6 Working with test reports.........................................................................................703
10.6.1 Designing a test report template................................................................................. 704
10.6.2 Managing templates....................................................................................................713
10.6.3 Creating datasets........................................................................................................ 714
10.6.4 Creating a test report.................................................................................................. 715
10.6.5 How to create a test report..........................................................................................717
11 General instrument setup..................................................................719
11.1 Alignment...................................................................................................................719
11.1.1 Basics on alignment.................................................................................................... 719
11.1.2 Alignment settings.......................................................................................................721
11.1.3 How to perform a self-test........................................................................................... 726
11.1.4 How to align the instrument.........................................................................................726
11.1.5 How to align the touchscreen......................................................................................727
11.2 Display settings.........................................................................................................727
11.2.1 Display settings........................................................................................................... 727
11.2.2 How to configure the colors for display and printing................................................... 738
11.2.3 How to work with the soft front panels........................................................................ 739
11.2.4 Reference: Keyboard shortcuts for the mini front panel..............................................740
11.3 Application starter.................................................................................................... 742
11.3.1 Application starter functions........................................................................................ 742
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11.3.2 How to work with the application starter......................................................................747
11.4 Transducers...............................................................................................................748
11.4.1 Basics on transducer factors.......................................................................................748
11.4.2 Transducer settings.....................................................................................................750
11.4.3 Reference: transducer factor file format......................................................................756
11.4.4 How to configure the transducer................................................................................. 756
11.5 Frequency response correction (R&S FSW-K544).................................................760
11.5.1 Basics on frequency response correction................................................................... 760
11.5.2 User-defined frequency response correction settings.................................................764
11.6 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................773
11.7 System configuration settings.................................................................................776
11.7.1 Hardware information..................................................................................................776
11.7.2 Licensing, versions and options.................................................................................. 777
11.7.3 System messages.......................................................................................................782
11.7.4 Firmware updates....................................................................................................... 783
11.7.5 General configuration settings.................................................................................... 784
11.7.6 Signal generator settings............................................................................................ 786
11.7.7 AC power loss behavior.............................................................................................. 788
11.8 Service functions...................................................................................................... 789
11.8.1 R&S support information............................................................................................. 789
11.8.2 Self-test settings and results....................................................................................... 791
11.8.3 Calibration signal display............................................................................................ 791
11.8.4 Service functions.........................................................................................................793
11.8.5 Hardware diagnostics..................................................................................................795
11.9 Synchronizing measurement channel configuration............................................ 796
11.9.1 General parameter coupling........................................................................................797
11.9.2 User-defined parameter coupling................................................................................799
11.9.3 Generator coupling......................................................................................................803
11.9.4 How to synchronize parameters..................................................................................805
11.9.5 Example for a user-defined parameter coupling......................................................... 807
12 Network operation and remote control............................................ 810
12.1 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 810
12.1.1 LAN interface...............................................................................................................811
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12.1.2 GPIB interface (IEC 625/IEEE 418 bus interface).......................................................815
12.1.3 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 815
12.2 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 816
12.2.1 Hierarchy of status registers....................................................................................... 816
12.2.2 Contents of the status registers.................................................................................. 817
12.2.3 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 828
12.3 GPIB languages.........................................................................................................829
12.4 The IECWIN tool........................................................................................................ 831
12.5 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 832
12.5.1 The context-sensitive SCPI command menu.............................................................. 833
12.5.2 The SCPI recorder...................................................................................................... 835
12.5.3 How to determine the required SCPI command..........................................................842
12.5.4 How to create and export SCPI scripts....................................................................... 842
12.5.5 Example for a recorded SCPI script............................................................................845
12.6 Network and remote control settings......................................................................845
12.6.1 General network settings............................................................................................ 846
12.6.2 GPIB settings.............................................................................................................. 848
12.6.3 Compatibility settings.................................................................................................. 851
12.6.4 LAN settings................................................................................................................855
12.6.5 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 856
12.6.6 Remote errors............................................................................................................. 862
12.6.7 Returning to manual mode ("local").............................................................................864
12.7 How to set up a network and remote control......................................................... 864
12.7.1 How to configure a network.........................................................................................865
12.7.2 How to operate the instrument without a network....................................................... 872
12.7.3 How to log on to the network.......................................................................................872
12.7.4 How to share directories (only with Microsoft networks)............................................. 875
12.7.5 How to control the R&S FSW via the web browser interface...................................... 875
12.7.6 How to deactivate the web browser interface............................................................. 877
12.7.7 How to set up remote desktop.................................................................................... 878
12.7.8 How to start a remote control session from a PC........................................................884
12.7.9 How to return to manual operation..............................................................................885
13 Remote commands............................................................................886
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13.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 886
13.2 Common suffixes...................................................................................................... 887
13.3 Common commands.................................................................................................887
13.4 Selecting the operating mode and application...................................................... 892
13.4.1 Selecting the mode and applications.......................................................................... 892
13.4.2 Performing a sequence of measurements.................................................................. 898
13.4.3 Programming example: performing a sequence of measurements............................ 900
13.5 Configuring and performing measurements.......................................................... 902
13.5.1 Performing measurements..........................................................................................903
13.5.2 Configuring power measurements.............................................................................. 906
13.5.3 Measuring the channel power and ACLR................................................................... 910
13.5.4 Measuring the carrier-to-noise ratio............................................................................ 974
13.5.5 Measuring the occupied bandwidth.............................................................................975
13.5.6 Remote commands for noise power ratio (NPR) measurements................................977
13.5.7 Measuring the spectrum emission mask.....................................................................993
13.5.8 Measuring spurious emissions..................................................................................1030
13.5.9 Analyzing statistics (APD, CCDF)............................................................................. 1045
13.5.10 Measuring the time domain power............................................................................ 1055
13.5.11 Measuring the harmonic distortion............................................................................ 1065
13.5.12 Measuring the third order intercept point.................................................................. 1069
13.5.13 Measuring the AM modulation depth........................................................................ 1072
13.5.14 Remote commands for EMI measurements..............................................................1074
13.5.15 List evaluations......................................................................................................... 1083
13.5.16 Measuring the pulse power....................................................................................... 1087
13.6 Configuring the result display............................................................................... 1092
13.6.1 General window commands......................................................................................1092
13.6.2 Working with windows in the display.........................................................................1093
13.6.3 Examples: configuring the result display................................................................... 1100
13.7 Setting basic measurement parameters............................................................... 1103
13.7.1 Configuring the data input and output....................................................................... 1103
13.7.2 Defining the frequency and span...............................................................................1182
13.7.3 Configuring bandwidth and sweep settings...............................................................1190
13.7.4 Configuring the vertical axis (amplitude, scaling)...................................................... 1198
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13.7.5 Configuring triggered and gated measurements.......................................................1209
13.7.6 Adjusting settings automatically................................................................................ 1225
13.8 Analyzing measurements (basics)........................................................................ 1228
13.8.1 Zooming into the display........................................................................................... 1228
13.8.2 Configuring the trace display and retrieving trace data.............................................1232
13.8.3 Working with markers................................................................................................1260
13.8.4 Configuring display lines........................................................................................... 1320
13.8.5 Defining limit checks................................................................................................. 1322
13.9 Managing settings and results.............................................................................. 1339
13.9.1 General data storage and loading commands.......................................................... 1340
13.9.2 Selecting the items to store.......................................................................................1346
13.9.3 Storing and loading instrument settings.................................................................... 1349
13.9.4 Storing or printing screenshots................................................................................. 1354
13.9.5 Storing measurement results.................................................................................... 1364
13.9.6 Test reports............................................................................................................... 1367
13.9.7 Examples: managing data.........................................................................................1377
13.10 Configuring the R&S FSW......................................................................................1381
13.10.1 Configuring the reference frequency.........................................................................1381
13.10.2 Calibration and checks..............................................................................................1385
13.10.3 Working with transducers..........................................................................................1393
13.10.4 Compensating for frequency response using touchstone files (R&S FSW-K544).... 1398
13.10.5 Customizing the screen layout.................................................................................. 1416
13.10.6 Remote commands for language settings.................................................................1423
13.10.7 Configuring the network and remote control............................................................. 1424
13.10.8 Configuring HUMS.................................................................................................... 1429
13.10.9 Checking the system configuration........................................................................... 1435
13.10.10 Signal generator control commands......................................................................... 1445
13.10.11 Using service functions............................................................................................. 1446
13.10.12 Remote commands for synchronizing parameters....................................................1449
13.10.13 Configuring the application starter............................................................................ 1465
13.10.14 Programming examples for instrument setup........................................................... 1468
13.11 Using the status register........................................................................................ 1469
13.11.1 General status register commands........................................................................... 1469
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13.11.2 Reading out the CONDition part............................................................................... 1470
13.11.3 Reading out the EVENt part......................................................................................1470
13.11.4 Controlling the ENABle part...................................................................................... 1471
13.11.5 Controlling the negative transition part......................................................................1471
13.11.6 Controlling the positive transition part....................................................................... 1472
13.12 Commands for remote instrument operation.......................................................1473
13.13 Recording SCPI Commands Automatically..........................................................1473
13.14 Emulating other instruments' commands............................................................ 1478
13.14.1 Setting up instrument emulation................................................................................1479
13.14.2 Reference: GPIB commands of emulated HP models.............................................. 1482
13.14.3 Reference: command set of emulated PSA models..................................................1511
13.14.4 Reference: command set of emulated PXA models................................................. 1515
13.14.5 Command set for analog demodulation for emulated PXA models.......................... 1517
13.14.6 Command set for vector signal analysis (VSA) for emulated R&S FSE instruments1518
13.15 Deprecated commands...........................................................................................1519
13.16 Programming examples......................................................................................... 1522
13.16.1 Programming example: performing a basic frequency sweep.................................. 1523
13.16.2 Service request......................................................................................................... 1526
14 Troubleshooting...............................................................................1535
14.1 Error information.....................................................................................................1535
14.2 Error messages in remote control mode.............................................................. 1537
14.3 Troubleshooting remote operation........................................................................1538
14.4 Miscellaneous troubleshooting hints....................................................................1540
14.5 System recovery..................................................................................................... 1542
14.6 Collecting information for support........................................................................1542
14.7 Contacting customer support................................................................................1545
15 Maintenance, storage, transport and disposal..............................1546
15.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1546
15.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1546
15.3 Transporting............................................................................................................ 1546
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15.4 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1547
List of Commands (base unit).........................................................1548
Index..................................................................................................1576
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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 data sheet.
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 as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety
Instructions" are delivered with the product.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
1.1 Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according
to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions
provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation
nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended
use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,
manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate
use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also
need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces
and the product documentation are available.
Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation or
the data sheet. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not permitted.
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Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is dam-
aged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.
Lifting and carrying the product
The product is heavy. Do not move or carry the product by yourself. A single person
can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical con-
dition. Look up the maximum weight in the data sheet. Use the product handles to
move or carry the product. Do not lift by the accessories mounted on the product.
Accessories are not designed to carry the weight of the product.
To move the product safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift
trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that enters
can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to electric shock,
serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If Rohde & Schwarz provides
accessories designed for your product, e.g. a carrying bag, you can use the product
outdoors.
Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m
above sea level. The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where
nonconductive contamination can occur. For more information on environmental condi-
tions such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.
Setting up the product
Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the prod-
uct facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so
that it cannot fall over.
If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure sta-
bility. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the product is
moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of the prod-
uct, but not an extra load.
If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause
injury.
If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and
stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install the prod-
ucts from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands securely. Secure the
product so that it cannot fall off the rack.
Connecting to power
The product is an overvoltage category II product. Connect the product to a fixed
installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household applian-
ces and similar loads. Keep in mind that electrically powered products have risks, such
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as electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Replace parts that are relevant to
safety only by original parts, e.g. power cables or fuses.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated
on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not
adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.
●Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-spe-
cific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conduc-
tor terminal.
●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.
Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure
that nobody can trip over loose cables.
●If you connect the product to an external power supply, use the one delivered with
the product or recommended in the product documentation. The external power
supply must conform to the country-specific regulations.
●Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum
20 A.
●Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.
Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be easily
accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet these
requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level.
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.
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.
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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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