Rohde&Schwarz SMW200A User manual

R&S®SMW200A

Vector Signal Generator

User Manual

1175663202

Version 36

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This document describes the R&S®SMW200A, stock no. 1412.0000.02 and its options:

●R&S®SMW-B9/-B10/-B10F

●R&S®SMW-B13/-B13T/-B13XT

●R&S®SMW-B20/-B22

●R&S®SMW-B81/-B82/-B83/-B84

●R&S®SMW-B90

●R&S®SMW-B93

●R&S®SMW-B1003/-B1006/-B1007/-B1012/-B1020/-B1031/-B1040/-B1044/-B1056/-B1067

R&S®SMW-B1040N/-B1044N/-B1056N/-B1067N

R&S®SMW-B1044O/-B1056O/-B1067O

●R&S®SMW-B2003/-B2006/-B2007/-B2012/-B2020/-B2031/-B2044

R&S®SMW-B2044N

R&S®SMW-B2044O

●R&S®SMW-B103/-B106/-B107/-B112/-B120/-B131/-B140/-B144

R&S®SMW-B140N/-B144N

R&S®SMW-B203/-B206/-B207/-B212/-B220

●R&S®SMW-B709/-B710/-B711

R&S®SMW-B719/-B720/-B721

●R&S®SMW-K16/-K17/-K18/-K19

●R&S®SMW-K22/-K23/-K24

●R&S®SMW-K61/-K62

●R&S®SMW-K75/-K76

●R&S®SMW-K200

●R&S®SMW-K511/-K512/-K515/-K522/-K525/-K527

●R&S®SMW-K703/-K704/-K720/-K739

●R&S®SMW-K810/-K811

●R&S®SMW-K980

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the R&S®SMW200A.

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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g., R&S®SMW200A is indicated as

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

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Contents

1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................19

1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................19

1.2 Labels on R&S SMW................................................................................................... 22

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 22

1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz............................................... 22

1.5 Korea certification class B......................................................................................... 23

2 Welcome to the R&S SMW.................................................................. 24

2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................24

2.2 What's new...................................................................................................................24

2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................25

2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................25

2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 25

2.3.3 Tutorials.........................................................................................................................26

2.3.4 Service manual............................................................................................................. 26

2.3.5 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................26

2.3.6 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 26

2.3.7 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 26

2.3.8 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 26

2.3.9 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................27

2.3.10 Videos........................................................................................................................... 27

2.4 Scope and content...................................................................................................... 27

3 Getting started......................................................................................29

3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 29

3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................29

3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 29

3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 29

3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMW..............................................................................................30

3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 32

3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 33

3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 33

3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 34

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3.1.9 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors........................................................................... 35

3.1.10 Connecting to RF A/RF B..............................................................................................36

3.1.11 Connecting to LO In/Out............................................................................................... 37

3.1.12 Connecting to REF IN/REF OUT.................................................................................. 37

3.1.13 Connecting to HS DIG I/Q.............................................................................................37

3.1.14 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................38

3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................40

3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................40

3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 47

3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................54

3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 55

3.3.2 Generating a digitally modulated signal........................................................................ 57

3.3.3 Triggering the instrument externally.............................................................................. 59

3.3.4 Working with marker signals......................................................................................... 65

3.3.5 Routing a baseband signal to the outputs.....................................................................66

3.3.6 Verifying the generated signal.......................................................................................71

3.3.7 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 73

3.3.8 Generating an EUTRA/LTE signal.................................................................................75

3.3.9 Enabling MIMO configuration........................................................................................78

3.4 System overview......................................................................................................... 83

3.4.1 Brief introduction to the instrument's concept............................................................... 83

3.4.2 Applications examples of the R&S SMW...................................................................... 88

3.5 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 91

3.5.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 92

3.5.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 92

3.5.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................93

3.5.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................99

3.5.5 Entering data...............................................................................................................100

3.5.6 Getting information and help....................................................................................... 102

3.5.7 Remote control............................................................................................................107

3.5.8 Remote operation over VNC....................................................................................... 107

4 Signal routing and system configuration........................................ 108

4.1 How the system configuration function supports you in your task.....................108

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4.1.1 Finding out the system configuration for a current test case.......................................108

4.1.2 From a test scenario to the required system configuration..........................................110

4.2 Possible ways to configure the signal flow............................................................ 112

4.2.1 Using the signal routing settings and the block diagram............................................. 113

4.2.2 Using the system configuration capabilities.................................................................113

4.3 Overview of the input and output signals and interfaces..................................... 116

4.3.1 Physical location of the input and output interfaces.................................................... 116

4.3.2 Overview of the baseband signal sources...................................................................118

4.3.3 Overview of the baseband and RF output signals...................................................... 120

4.3.4 Supported digital interfaces depending on the system configuration..........................121

4.3.5 Important signal parameters and interface's characteristics....................................... 121

4.4 System configuration settings.................................................................................126

4.4.1 Fading and baseband configuration settings.............................................................. 127

4.4.2 I/Q stream mapper settings.........................................................................................135

4.4.3 External RF and I/Q settings....................................................................................... 137

4.4.4 Overview..................................................................................................................... 155

4.5 Signal routing settings............................................................................................. 156

4.6 Digital baseband input settings...............................................................................160

4.6.1 Baseband input settings in the standard baseband generator....................................161

4.6.2 Baseband input settings in the wideband baseband generator.................................. 168

4.7 I/Q digital output settings.........................................................................................174

4.7.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 177

4.7.2 Channels settings........................................................................................................179

4.7.3 Signal output settings..................................................................................................182

4.8 I/Q analog output settings........................................................................................185

4.8.1 General analog I/Q output settings............................................................................. 188

4.9 How to connect external instruments and configure the signal flow.................. 192

4.9.1 Finding out the suitable configuration for your test situation....................................... 193

4.9.2 How to find out where the input/output interface is located.........................................193

4.9.3 How to define the MIMO scenario...............................................................................194

4.9.4 How to route the I/Q streams to the output interfaces.................................................197

4.9.5 How to cable the instruments in MIMO test setups.....................................................198

4.9.6 How to connect and configure external instruments................................................... 199

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4.9.7 How to connect to HS DIG I/Q interfaces....................................................................208

4.9.8 How to generate a 2x8 MIMO signal for BS tests....................................................... 213

4.9.9 How to generate a 8x8 MIMO signal with two R&S SMW...........................................214

4.9.10 How to connect an R&S®CMW500 for fading applications......................................... 219

4.9.11 How to apply an external digital baseband signal....................................................... 220

4.9.12 How to connect an R&S EX-IQ-BOX.......................................................................... 223

5 Configuring the internal baseband source......................................225

5.1 Overview of the signal generation modes.............................................................. 225

5.2 Standard or wideband baseband generator........................................................... 226

5.3 Accessing the functions in the baseband domain................................................ 228

5.4 Generating signals according to digital standards............................................... 229

5.5 Common functions and settings in the baseband domain................................... 233

5.5.1 Basics on signals, modulation types and filters...........................................................233

5.5.2 Common settings........................................................................................................ 260

5.5.3 How to use the trigger settings....................................................................................268

5.6 Generating custom digital modulated signals....................................................... 270

5.6.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 271

5.6.2 About the custom digital modulation........................................................................... 271

5.6.3 Custom digital modulation settings............................................................................. 271

5.6.4 How to create data and control lists............................................................................ 294

5.6.5 References..................................................................................................................297

5.7 Using the arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)......................................................308

5.7.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 308

5.7.2 About ARB.................................................................................................................. 309

5.7.3 ARB settings............................................................................................................... 313

5.7.4 How to create, generate and play waveform files....................................................... 324

5.7.5 Tags for waveforms, data and control lists..................................................................339

5.8 Generating notched signals.....................................................................................357

5.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 357

5.8.2 About the notch filters................................................................................................. 357

5.8.3 Notch filter settings......................................................................................................358

5.8.4 AWGN test signal........................................................................................................ 361

5.9 Reducing the crest factor.........................................................................................363

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5.10 Generating multi-segment waveform files..............................................................363

5.10.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 363

5.10.2 About the multi-segment waveforms...........................................................................364

5.10.3 Multi-segment settings................................................................................................ 369

5.10.4 How to create and work with multi-segment waveform files....................................... 385

5.10.5 Reference to triggering of multi-segment waveforms..................................................390

5.11 Generating multi-carrier signals..............................................................................393

5.11.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 394

5.11.2 About the multi-carrier waveforms.............................................................................. 394

5.11.3 Multi-carrier settings....................................................................................................396

5.11.4 How to use the multi-carrier function...........................................................................408

5.12 Generating multi-carrier continuous wave signal..................................................410

5.12.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 411

5.12.2 About the MCCW.........................................................................................................411

5.12.3 MCCW settings............................................................................................................411

5.12.4 How to use the multi-carrier continuous wave function...............................................418

5.12.5 References..................................................................................................................419

5.13 Generating a linear slope ramp waveform..............................................................420

5.14 Shifting and boosting the baseband signal............................................................420

5.14.1 About baseband offsets...............................................................................................420

5.14.2 Baseband offsets settings........................................................................................... 423

5.14.3 How to improve signal characteristics by shifting the baseband signal...................... 425

6 Simulating fading, adding noise and predistortions, and impairing

the signal............................................................................................ 427

6.1 Simulating fading...................................................................................................... 427

6.2 Adding noise to the signal....................................................................................... 427

6.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 427

6.2.2 About the AWGN generator........................................................................................ 428

6.2.3 AWGN block................................................................................................................434

6.2.4 AWGN settings............................................................................................................434

6.2.5 How to configure the noise generator for receiver tests..............................................443

6.3 Generating impulsive and phase noise.................................................................. 445

6.3.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 445

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6.3.2 About the impulsive noise........................................................................................... 445

6.3.3 About the phase noise................................................................................................ 446

6.3.4 Impulsive noise settings.............................................................................................. 447

6.3.5 Phase noise settings................................................................................................... 450

6.4 Impairing the signal.................................................................................................. 452

6.4.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 452

6.4.2 About the linear I/Q impairments.................................................................................452

6.4.3 Analog and digital impairments settings......................................................................455

6.4.4 How to optimize the carrier leakage and sidebands suppression............................... 459

6.5 Frequency response correction.............................................................................. 460

6.6 Applying digital predistortion.................................................................................. 460

7 Applying I/Q vector modulation........................................................461

7.1 Required options.......................................................................................................461

7.2 About the I/Q modulator........................................................................................... 461

7.3 I/Q modulator settings.............................................................................................. 462

7.4 Optimizing I/Q modulation performance.................................................................468

8 Configuring the RF signal................................................................. 471

8.1 Required options.......................................................................................................472

8.2 How to access the RF settings................................................................................ 472

8.3 How to activate RF signal output............................................................................ 474

8.4 How to set the frequency and level......................................................................... 475

8.4.1 References..................................................................................................................476

8.5 RF frequency settings.............................................................................................. 477

8.6 RF level settings........................................................................................................481

8.7 RF phase settings..................................................................................................... 486

8.8 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................487

8.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 487

8.8.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 488

8.8.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 491

8.8.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................492

8.8.5 Using the reference frequency for instruments synchronization................................. 493

8.9 Local oscillator coupling..........................................................................................496

8.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 497

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8.9.2 Phase coherence........................................................................................................ 497

8.9.3 LO coupling settings....................................................................................................498

8.9.4 How to configure cascaded instruments..................................................................... 500

8.10 Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode.......................................................... 505

8.10.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes....................................507

8.10.2 About sweep mode..................................................................................................... 514

8.10.3 About list mode........................................................................................................... 518

8.10.4 Significant parameters and functions.......................................................................... 519

8.10.5 Sweep mode settings..................................................................................................522

8.10.6 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 531

8.10.7 List editor.....................................................................................................................538

8.10.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................541

8.11 Analog modulations..................................................................................................543

8.11.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 545

8.11.2 Modulation signals...................................................................................................... 545

8.11.3 Activating analog modulations.................................................................................... 553

8.11.4 Modulation settings..................................................................................................... 554

8.11.5 How to generate a modulated signal...........................................................................575

8.12 Improving level performance................................................................................... 576

8.12.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................577

8.12.2 ALC - automatic level control...................................................................................... 580

8.12.3 User correction............................................................................................................584

8.12.4 Using power sensors...................................................................................................596

8.12.5 To calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor.....................................614

9 Monitoring signal characteristics.....................................................618

9.1 Displaying baseband signal characteristics in real-time...................................... 618

9.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 618

9.1.2 About the graphical signal display...............................................................................618

9.1.3 Graphics configuration settings...................................................................................626

9.1.4 Graphical signal display settings.................................................................................629

9.1.5 How to verify the generated signal with the graphics display......................................632

9.2 Querying information on the baseband power levels........................................... 642

9.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 642

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9.2.2 About leveling..............................................................................................................642

9.2.3 Baseband powers settings.......................................................................................... 648

9.2.4 How to query information on the baseband power levels........................................... 651

10 Multi-instrument setups.................................................................... 660

10.1 Synchronizing instruments......................................................................................660

10.2 Generating phase-coherent signals........................................................................ 660

10.3 Generating time-aligned baseband signals............................................................661

10.3.1 Connecting multiple instruments in primary-secondary instrument mode...................661

10.3.2 Triggering several instruments with a common trigger signal..................................... 669

10.4 Generating phase-coherent synchronous and aligned signals........................... 671

10.4.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 671

10.4.2 RF ports alignment configuration and settings............................................................672

10.5 Control and operation of external instruments......................................................688

10.5.1 Prerequisites for control of external instruments from the R&S SMW........................ 688

10.5.2 Test setups..................................................................................................................688

10.5.3 Control of connected R&S SGT.................................................................................. 689

10.5.4 Control of connected R&S SZU.................................................................................. 689

10.5.5 Further information......................................................................................................690

11 File and data management................................................................691

11.1 About the file system................................................................................................691

11.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 694

11.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 696

11.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 697

11.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................698

11.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................698

11.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 700

11.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................701

11.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 702

11.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................705

11.4.3 How to recall the settings of a firmware option........................................................... 706

11.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................707

11.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................707

11.5.2 How to create and access data and control lists.........................................................710

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11.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 711

11.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................711

11.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................712

11.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................713

11.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 714

11.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 716

11.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 716

11.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................718

11.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 719

11.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMW over FTP................................................720

11.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMW file system using SMB (Samba)........................................ 721

11.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 723

11.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 723

11.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................724

11.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 724

11.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 728

12 General instrument functions...........................................................731

12.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................731

12.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 732

12.1.2 Appearance settings................................................................................................... 733

12.1.3 Display update settings............................................................................................... 734

12.1.4 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 734

12.1.5 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................735

12.2 Configuring local and global connectors............................................................... 737

12.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 737

12.2.2 About local and global connectors.............................................................................. 737

12.2.3 Trigger marker clock settings...................................................................................... 742

12.2.4 RF connectors settings............................................................................................... 744

12.2.5 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................746

12.2.6 Local connectors settings............................................................................................751

12.2.7 How to enable signals and perform signal to connector mapping...............................753

12.3 Checking parameters and dependencies............................................................... 754

12.4 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................756

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12.4.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 757

12.4.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................758

12.4.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 760

12.4.4 How to assign actions to the [USER] key....................................................................761

12.5 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................763

12.5.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 765

12.5.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................772

12.5.3 How to occupy or extend a license............................................................................. 782

12.5.4 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 784

12.6 Managing extensions................................................................................................786

12.6.1 Manage extension settings......................................................................................... 786

12.6.2 How to install or deinstall an extension....................................................................... 786

12.7 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 787

12.7.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 788

12.7.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 789

12.7.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................794

12.7.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 797

12.7.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 799

12.8 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................802

12.9 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 803

12.10 Reference...................................................................................................................804

13 Network operation and remote control............................................ 808

13.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 809

13.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 810

13.2.1 LAN interface...............................................................................................................811

13.2.2 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 813

13.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................814

13.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 815

13.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................815

13.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 818

13.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 818

13.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................820

13.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................822

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13.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................823

13.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................824

13.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 824

13.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 824

13.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 826

13.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 827

13.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................829

13.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 832

13.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 834

13.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................834

13.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 835

13.5.6 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 836

13.5.7 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 838

13.5.8 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 840

13.5.9 QR code...................................................................................................................... 849

13.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................850

13.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................850

13.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................851

13.7 To configure the instrument for remote access..................................................... 858

13.7.1 To find the VISA resource string..................................................................................858

13.7.2 To configure the accces over LAN.............................................................................. 859

13.7.3 To configure the access over GPIB.............................................................................863

13.8 To establish a remote control session over LAN................................................... 863

13.8.1 To establish the connection with the LXI web browser................................................864

13.8.2 To establish the connection using VXI-11 protocol......................................................865

13.8.3 To establish the connection using socket communication...........................................871

13.9 To establish a remote control session over GPIB..................................................872

13.10 To establish a remote control session over USB...................................................873

13.11 To trace messages with the LXI web browser interface........................................ 873

13.12 To return to manual operation................................................................................. 875

13.13 To automate tasks with remote command scripts................................................. 875

13.13.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 878

13.13.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................878

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13.13.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 879

13.13.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 880

13.13.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 884

13.13.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 884

13.14 To operate the instrument using VNC..................................................................... 887

13.14.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 887

13.14.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................888

13.14.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 890

13.15 References.................................................................................................................893

13.15.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................893

13.15.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................894

13.15.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 896

14 Remote control commands...............................................................897

14.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 897

14.2 Backward compatibility with other Rohde & Schwarz signal generators........... 898

14.3 SCPI command aliases for advanced mode with multiple entities...................... 898

14.4 Programming examples........................................................................................... 900

14.5 Common commands.................................................................................................901

14.6 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 905

14.7 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 907

14.7.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 908

14.7.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................908

14.7.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 910

14.7.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 912

14.8 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................920

14.9 CLOCk subsystem.................................................................................................... 925

14.10 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................925

14.11 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 928

14.12 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 936

14.13 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................940

14.14 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 941

14.14.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 942

14.14.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 944

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14.15 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................946

14.16 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 947

14.17 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................950

14.18 SCONfiguration subsystem..................................................................................... 965

14.18.1 Multi instrument configuration..................................................................................... 975

14.18.2 Baseband and fading configuration.............................................................................976

14.18.3 I/Q stream mapping.....................................................................................................982

14.18.4 External RF and I/Q instruments.................................................................................984

14.18.5 RF ports alignment......................................................................................................998

14.19 SOURce subsystem................................................................................................ 1007

14.19.1 Connector settings.................................................................................................... 1008

14.19.2 SOURce:BBIN subsystem........................................................................................ 1017

14.19.3 Analog modulation subsystems................................................................................ 1028

14.19.4 SOURce:BB subsystem............................................................................................ 1048

14.19.5 SOURce:CORRection subsystem.............................................................................1177

14.19.6 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem..............................................................................1187

14.19.7 SOURce:FREQuency:CONVerter subsystem...........................................................1197

14.19.8 SOURce:INPut subsystem........................................................................................ 1199

14.19.9 SOURce:IQ subsystem............................................................................................. 1200

14.19.10 SOURce:IQ:OUTPut subsystem............................................................................... 1202

14.19.11 SOURce:LFOutput subsystem..................................................................................1217

14.19.12 SOURce:LIST subsystem......................................................................................... 1230

14.19.13 SOURce:NOISe subsystem...................................................................................... 1244

14.19.14 SOURce:OCCupy subsystem................................................................................... 1251

14.19.15 SOURce:PGEN subsystem.......................................................................................1252

14.19.16 SOURce:PHASe subsystem..................................................................................... 1254

14.19.17 SOURce:POWer subsystem..................................................................................... 1255

14.19.18 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem..............................................................................1270

14.19.19 RF ports alignment....................................................................................................1275

14.19.20 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.....................................................................................1277

14.20 SYSTem subsystem................................................................................................ 1289

14.21 STATus subsystem..................................................................................................1315

14.22 TEST subsystem..................................................................................................... 1319

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14.23 TRIGger subsystem................................................................................................ 1324

14.24 UNIT subsystem...................................................................................................... 1328

15 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................. 1329

15.1 Notifications............................................................................................................ 1329

15.1.1 Volatile notifications...................................................................................................1329

15.1.2 Permanent notifications.............................................................................................1330

15.2 SCPI notifications................................................................................................... 1330

15.3 Device-specific notifications..................................................................................1330

15.4 Querying notifications............................................................................................ 1332

15.5 Resolving network connection failures................................................................ 1334

15.6 Resolving errors during internal adjustments..................................................... 1335

15.7 Measuring USB cable quality.................................................................................1336

15.8 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications...................................1336

15.8.1 Hardware configuration settings................................................................................1336

15.8.2 Versions/options settings.......................................................................................... 1338

15.8.3 How to query instrument configuration......................................................................1340

15.8.4 How to request the data sheet.................................................................................. 1341

15.9 Collecting information for technical support....................................................... 1341

15.10 Contacting customer support................................................................................1343

16 Transporting..................................................................................... 1344

17 Maintenance, storage and disposal............................................... 1345

17.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1345

17.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1345

17.3 Performing maintenance tasks..............................................................................1345

17.3.1 Date and time............................................................................................................1346

17.3.2 Check front panel...................................................................................................... 1348

17.3.3 Internal adjustments..................................................................................................1353

17.3.4 Selftest...................................................................................................................... 1358

17.3.5 FPGA/uC update settings......................................................................................... 1362

17.3.6 Exchanging the RF adapter port............................................................................... 1363

17.4 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1363

Annex................................................................................................ 1365

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A RF hardware versions......................................................................1365

A.1 RF assemblies and options....................................................................................1365

A.2 Affected parameters and settings......................................................................... 1366

B Concepts and basic terminology....................................................1367

C Elements and controls of the graphical user interface................ 1370

C.1 Elements in the status bar..................................................................................... 1370

C.2 Elements in the block diagram.............................................................................. 1372

C.3 Elements in the task bar.........................................................................................1374

C.4 Status information displayed in the info line....................................................... 1376

C.5 Elements displayed for interactions..................................................................... 1377

C.6 Naming conventions in the user interface............................................................1384

C.7 Unit shortcuts..........................................................................................................1387

D Reference information for remote control..................................... 1390

D.1 Telnet program examples....................................................................................... 1390

D.2 Hardware interfaces................................................................................................1395

D.2.1 GPIB-Bus interface................................................................................................... 1395

E Extensions for user files................................................................. 1397

F Available tutorial files...................................................................... 1400

Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations...........1401

List of commands and waveform tags...........................................1408

Index..................................................................................................1433

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Safety and regulatory information

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1 Safety and regulatory information

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

instructions provided here and in the following chapters.

Intended use

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

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

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

and engineering laboratories.

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

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

Target audience

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

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

test setup and application of the product.

Where do I find safety information?

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

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

dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:

●In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 19. The same information is provi-

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

Instructions" are delivered with the product.

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

take care during setup or operation.

1.1 Safety instructions

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

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

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

nearby and offer it to other users.

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

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

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

use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.

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

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

and the product documentation are available.

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

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

Safety instructions

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

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

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

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

Lifting and carrying the product

The 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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