R&S FSVA3000 Series User manual

R&S®FSVA3000/ R&S®FSV3000
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
User Manual
Version 01
1178852002
(;ÜãD2)

This manual applies to the following R&S®FSV3000 and R&S®FSVA3000 models with firmware version
1.10 and higher:
●R&S®FSV3004 (1330.5000K04)
●R&S®FSV3007 (1330.5000K07)
●R&S®FSV3013 (1330.5000K13)
●R&S®FSV3030 (1330.5000K30)
●R&S®FSV3044 (1330.5000K43)
●R&S®FSVA3004 (1330.5000K05)
●R&S®FSVA3007 (1330.5000K08)
●R&S®FSVA3013 (1330.5000K14)
●R&S®FSVA3030 (1330.5000K31)
●R&S®FSVA3044 (1330.5000K44)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®FSV3-B3, Audio Demodulator (1330.3765.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B4, OCXO frequency reference (1330.3794.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B5, Additional Interfaces (1330.3365.02/1330.3407.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B6, 10Gbit/s LAN interface (1330.3913.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B10, External generator control (1330.3859.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B11, YIG preselector bypass (1330.3865.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B24, Preamplifier (1330.4049.XX)
●R&S®FSV3-B25, Electronic attenuator (1330.4078.02)
●R&S®FSV3-B114, enhanced computing power (1330.4910.02)
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®FSVA3000 is abbreviated as R&S FSVA3000. R&S®FSV3000 is
abbreviated as R&S FSV3000. R&S®FSV/A refers to both the R&S FSV3000 and the R&S FSVA3000. Products of the R&S®SMW
family, e.g. R&S®SMW200A, are abbreviated as R&S SMW.

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................15
1.2 About this Manual....................................................................................................... 15
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................17
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................17
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................17
1.3.3 Notes on Screenshots...................................................................................................17
2 Safety Information................................................................................18
3 Documentation Overview....................................................................19
3.1 Getting Started Manual...............................................................................................19
3.2 User Manuals and Help...............................................................................................19
3.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Instrument Security Procedures................................................................................20
3.5 Basic Safety Instructions........................................................................................... 20
3.6 Data Sheets and Brochures....................................................................................... 20
3.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).....................................20
3.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.......................................21
4 Welcome to the R&S FSV/A................................................................ 22
5 Getting Started..................................................................................... 23
5.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 23
5.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 23
5.1.2 Windows Operating System..........................................................................................29
5.1.3 Connecting USB Devices..............................................................................................33
5.1.4 Connecting an External Monitor....................................................................................35
5.1.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection.......................................................................36
5.1.6 Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings.................................................................... 41
5.1.7 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode.............................................................. 42
5.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................44
5.2.1 Front Panel View...........................................................................................................44
5.2.2 Rear Panel View............................................................................................................53

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5.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 57
5.3.1 Measuring a Basic Signal..............................................................................................57
5.3.2 Displaying a Spectrogram............................................................................................. 59
5.3.3 Activating Additional Measurement Channels...............................................................61
5.3.4 Performing Sequential Measurements..........................................................................65
5.3.5 Setting and Moving a Marker........................................................................................ 66
5.3.6 Displaying a Marker Peak List.......................................................................................67
5.3.7 Zooming into the Display...............................................................................................68
5.3.8 Zooming into the Display Permanently......................................................................... 71
5.3.9 Saving Settings............................................................................................................. 74
5.3.10 Printing and Saving Results.......................................................................................... 75
5.4 Operating the Instrument........................................................................................... 76
5.4.1 Understanding the Display Information......................................................................... 77
5.4.2 Accessing the Functionality...........................................................................................86
5.4.3 Entering Data................................................................................................................ 90
5.4.4 Touchscreen Gestures.................................................................................................. 94
5.4.5 Displaying Results.........................................................................................................97
5.4.6 Getting Help................................................................................................................ 104
5.4.7 Remote Control........................................................................................................... 106
6 Applications, Measurement Channels............................................. 109
6.1 Available Applications.............................................................................................. 109
6.2 R&S MultiView........................................................................................................... 112
6.3 Selecting the Applications....................................................................................... 113
6.4 Running a Sequence of Measurements.................................................................. 115
6.4.1 The Sequencer Concept..............................................................................................116
6.4.2 Sequencer Settings..................................................................................................... 118
6.4.3 How to Set Up the Sequencer.....................................................................................118
7 Measurements and Results...............................................................120
7.1 Auto Measurements..................................................................................................121
7.2 Basic Measurements................................................................................................ 122
7.2.1 Basic Measurement Types..........................................................................................122
7.2.2 How to Perform a Basic Sweep Measurement........................................................... 123
7.2.3 Measurement Examples - Measuring a Sinusoidal Signal..........................................125

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7.2.4 Measurement Example – Measuring Levels at Low S/N Ratios................................. 128
7.2.5 Measurement Examples - Measuring Signal Spectra with Multiple Signals............... 131
7.2.6 Measurement Examples in Zero Span........................................................................137
7.3 Channel Power and Adjacent-Channel Power (ACLR) Measurement..................143
7.3.1 About Channel Power Measurements........................................................................ 143
7.3.2 Channel Power Results...............................................................................................144
7.3.3 Channel Power Basics................................................................................................ 146
7.3.4 Channel Power Configuration..................................................................................... 157
7.3.5 MSR ACLR Configuration........................................................................................... 167
7.3.6 How to Perform Channel Power Measurements.........................................................181
7.3.7 Measurement Examples............................................................................................. 186
7.3.8 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.....................................................192
7.3.9 Reference: Predefined CP/ACLR Standards.............................................................. 193
7.3.10 Reference: Predefined ACLR User Standard XML Files............................................ 194
7.4 Carrier-to-Noise Measurements...............................................................................195
7.4.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................195
7.4.2 Carrier-to-Noise Results..............................................................................................196
7.4.3 Carrier-to-Noise Configuration.................................................................................... 197
7.4.4 How to Determine the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio............................................................. 198
7.5 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement (OBW)............................................................ 199
7.5.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................199
7.5.2 OBW Results...............................................................................................................201
7.5.3 OBW Configuration..................................................................................................... 202
7.5.4 How to Determine the Occupied Bandwidth............................................................... 204
7.5.5 Measurement Example............................................................................................... 205
7.6 Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) Measurement..................................................... 206
7.6.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................206
7.6.2 Typical Applications.....................................................................................................206
7.6.3 SEM Results............................................................................................................... 207
7.6.4 SEM Basics.................................................................................................................210
7.6.5 SEM Configuration...................................................................................................... 220
7.6.6 How to Perform a Spectrum Emission Mask Measurement........................................237
7.6.7 Measurement Example: Multi-SEM Measurement......................................................242

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7.6.8 Reference: SEM File Descriptions.............................................................................. 244
7.7 Spurious Emissions Measurement......................................................................... 251
7.7.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................251
7.7.2 Spurious Emissions Measurement Results.................................................................252
7.7.3 Spurious Emissions Basics......................................................................................... 253
7.7.4 Spurious Emissions Measurement Configuration....................................................... 255
7.7.5 How to Perform a Spurious Emissions Measurement.................................................261
7.7.6 Reference: ASCII Export File Format (Spurious)........................................................ 263
7.8 Statistical Measurements (APD, CCDF).................................................................. 264
7.8.1 About the Measurements............................................................................................ 264
7.8.2 Typical Applications.....................................................................................................265
7.8.3 APD and CCDF Results..............................................................................................265
7.8.4 APD and CCDF Basics - Gated Triggering................................................................. 267
7.8.5 APD and CCDF Configuration.................................................................................... 269
7.8.6 How to Perform an APD or CCDF Measurement........................................................275
7.8.7 Examples.................................................................................................................... 276
7.8.8 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.....................................................279
7.9 Time Domain Power Measurement..........................................................................279
7.9.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................279
7.9.2 Time Domain Power Results.......................................................................................279
7.9.3 Time Domain Power Basics - Range Definition Using Limit Lines.............................. 280
7.9.4 Time Domain Power Configuration............................................................................. 281
7.9.5 How to Measure Powers in the Time Domain............................................................. 283
7.9.6 Measurement Example............................................................................................... 283
7.10 Harmonic Distortion Measurement......................................................................... 285
7.10.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................285
7.10.2 Harmonic Distortion Basics......................................................................................... 286
7.10.3 Harmonic Distortion Results........................................................................................288
7.10.4 Harmonic Distortion Configuration.............................................................................. 289
7.10.5 How to Determine the Harmonic Distortion.................................................................291
7.11 Third Order Intercept (TOI) Measurement...............................................................291
7.11.1 About the TOI Measurement.......................................................................................292
7.11.2 TOI Basics...................................................................................................................292

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7.11.3 TOI Results................................................................................................................. 296
7.11.4 TOI Configuration........................................................................................................297
7.11.5 How to Determine the Third Order Intercept............................................................... 298
7.11.6 Measurement Example – Measuring the R&S FSV/A's Intrinsic Intermodulation.......299
7.12 AM Modulation Depth Measurement....................................................................... 301
7.12.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................301
7.12.2 AM Modulation Depth Results.....................................................................................302
7.12.3 AM Modulation Depth Configuration........................................................................... 302
7.12.4 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.....................................................304
7.12.5 How to Determine the AM Modulation Depth..............................................................304
8 Common Measurement Settings...................................................... 305
8.1 Configuration Overview............................................................................................305
8.2 Data Input and Output.............................................................................................. 307
8.2.1 Receiving Data Input and Providing Data Output....................................................... 307
8.2.2 Input Source Settings.................................................................................................. 311
8.2.3 Power Sensors............................................................................................................316
8.2.4 Optional External Generator Control...........................................................................325
8.2.5 Output Settings........................................................................................................... 351
8.2.6 IF/Video Output........................................................................................................... 352
8.2.7 Audio Output............................................................................................................... 353
8.2.8 Trigger Input/Output Settings...................................................................................... 355
8.2.9 How to Output a Trigger Signal...................................................................................357
8.3 Frequency and Span Configuration........................................................................ 358
8.3.1 Impact of the Frequency and Span Settings............................................................... 358
8.3.2 Frequency and Span Settings.....................................................................................360
8.3.3 Keeping the Center Frequency Stable - Signal Tracking............................................ 364
8.3.4 How To Define the Frequency Range......................................................................... 365
8.3.5 How to Move the Center Frequency through the Frequency Range...........................365
8.4 Amplitude and Vertical Axis Configuration............................................................ 366
8.4.1 Impact of the Vertical Axis Settings.............................................................................366
8.4.2 Amplitude Settings...................................................................................................... 369
8.4.3 Scaling the Y-Axis....................................................................................................... 373
8.4.4 How to Optimize the Amplitude Display...................................................................... 375

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8.5 Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Configuration...........................................................376
8.5.1 Impact of the Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Settings...................................................376
8.5.2 Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Settings........................................................................ 382
8.5.3 Reference: List of Available RRC and Channel Filters................................................389
8.6 Trigger and Gate Configuration............................................................................... 391
8.6.1 Triggering.................................................................................................................... 392
8.6.2 Gating..........................................................................................................................402
8.7 Adjusting Settings Automatically............................................................................409
9 Common Analysis and Display Functions...................................... 412
9.1 Result Display Configuration...................................................................................412
9.1.1 Basic Evaluation Methods...........................................................................................412
9.1.2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid.......................................................415
9.2 Zoomed Displays...................................................................................................... 419
9.2.1 Single Zoom Versus Multiple Zoom............................................................................ 419
9.2.2 Zoom Functions.......................................................................................................... 421
9.2.3 How to Zoom Into a Diagram...................................................................................... 423
9.3 Marker Usage.............................................................................................................426
9.3.1 Basics on Markers.......................................................................................................426
9.3.2 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 429
9.3.3 Marker Search Settings and Positioning Functions.................................................... 435
9.3.4 Marker (Measurement) Functions............................................................................... 442
9.3.5 How to Work With Markers..........................................................................................463
9.3.6 Measurement Example: Measuring Harmonics Using Marker Functions................... 466
9.4 Display and Limit Lines............................................................................................ 467
9.4.1 Display Lines...............................................................................................................468
9.4.2 Limit Lines................................................................................................................... 470
9.5 Trace Configuration.................................................................................................. 486
9.5.1 Standard Traces..........................................................................................................486
9.5.2 Spectrograms..............................................................................................................498
9.5.3 Trace Math.................................................................................................................. 516
9.6 Importing and Exporting Measurement Results for Evaluation........................... 518
9.6.1 Displaying a Reference Trace - Importing Trace Data................................................ 519
9.6.2 Trace/Data Ex/Import.................................................................................................. 520

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9.6.3 How to Import Traces..................................................................................................523
9.6.4 How to Export Trace Data and Numerical Results......................................................524
9.6.5 How to Export a Peak List...........................................................................................525
9.6.6 Reference: ASCII File Export Format..........................................................................525
10 Optimizing Measurements................................................................ 526
10.1 Minimizing the Measurement Duration................................................................... 526
10.2 Improving Averaging Results.................................................................................. 526
11 Data Management.............................................................................. 528
11.1 Restoring the Default Instrument Configuration (Preset)..................................... 528
11.2 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode........................................................529
11.3 Storing and Recalling Instrument Settings and Measurement Data.................... 531
11.3.1 Quick Save/Quick Recall.............................................................................................532
11.3.2 Configurable Storage and Recall................................................................................ 534
11.3.3 How to Save and Load Instrument Settings................................................................540
11.4 Import/Export Functions.......................................................................................... 541
11.5 Creating Screenshots of Current Measurement Results and Settings................ 545
11.5.1 Print and Screenshot Settings.....................................................................................545
11.5.2 How to Store or Print Screenshots of the Display....................................................... 555
11.5.3 Example for Storing Multiple Measurement Results to a PDF File............................. 558
12 General Instrument Setup................................................................. 561
12.1 Alignment...................................................................................................................561
12.1.1 Basics on Alignment....................................................................................................561
12.1.2 Alignment Settings...................................................................................................... 563
12.1.3 How to Perform a Self-Test......................................................................................... 565
12.1.4 How to Align the Instrument........................................................................................ 566
12.1.5 How to Align the Touchscreen.....................................................................................566
12.2 Display Settings........................................................................................................ 567
12.2.1 Display Settings.......................................................................................................... 567
12.2.2 How to Configure the Colors for Display and Printing.................................................578
12.2.3 How to Work with the Soft Front Panels......................................................................579
12.3 Event-based Actions.................................................................................................580
12.3.1 Managing Rules.......................................................................................................... 581

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12.3.2 Defining Rules.............................................................................................................582
12.3.3 Debugging Rules with the EBA-Journal...................................................................... 588
12.3.4 Reference: Overview of Available Result-Events........................................................589
12.4 Application Starter.................................................................................................... 590
12.4.1 Configuration...............................................................................................................590
12.4.2 How to Work With the Application Starter................................................................... 592
12.5 Transducers...............................................................................................................592
12.5.1 Basics on Transducer Factors.....................................................................................592
12.5.2 Transducer Settings.................................................................................................... 594
12.5.3 Reference: Transducer Factor File Format................................................................. 599
12.5.4 How to Configure the Transducer............................................................................... 600
12.6 Frequency Response Correction (R&S FSV/A-K544)............................................ 604
12.6.1 Basics on Frequency Response Correction................................................................604
12.6.2 User-defined Frequency Response Correction Settings.............................................607
12.7 Reference Frequency Settings................................................................................ 614
12.8 System Configuration Settings................................................................................617
12.8.1 Hardware Information..................................................................................................617
12.8.2 Information on Versions and Options.......................................................................... 618
12.8.3 System Messages.......................................................................................................619
12.8.4 Firmware Updates.......................................................................................................620
12.8.5 General Configuration Settings................................................................................... 622
12.8.6 Signal Generator Settings........................................................................................... 624
12.9 Service Functions..................................................................................................... 625
12.9.1 R&S Support Information............................................................................................ 626
12.9.2 Self-test Settings and Results..................................................................................... 627
12.9.3 Calibration Signal Display........................................................................................... 628
12.9.4 Service Functions........................................................................................................629
12.9.5 Hardware Diagnostics................................................................................................. 631
12.10 Synchronizing Measurement Channel Configuration........................................... 632
12.10.1 General Parameter Coupling...................................................................................... 632
12.10.2 User-Defined Parameter Coupling.............................................................................. 634
12.10.3 Generator Coupling.....................................................................................................637
12.10.4 How to Synchronize Parameters.................................................................................640

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12.10.5 Example for a User-Defined Parameter Coupling.......................................................641
13 Network and Remote Operation....................................................... 644
13.1 Remote Control Basics.............................................................................................644
13.1.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols................................................................... 644
13.1.2 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).....................................653
13.1.3 VISA Libraries............................................................................................................. 654
13.1.4 Messages....................................................................................................................654
13.1.5 SCPI Command Structure...........................................................................................655
13.1.6 Command Sequence and Synchronization.................................................................663
13.1.7 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 665
13.1.8 General Programming Recommendations..................................................................682
13.2 GPIB Languages....................................................................................................... 683
13.3 The IECWIN Tool........................................................................................................685
13.4 Automating Tasks with Remote Command Scripts............................................... 686
13.4.1 The Context-Sensitive SCPI Command Menu............................................................687
13.4.2 The SCPI Recorder.....................................................................................................689
13.4.3 How to Determine the Required SCPI Command.......................................................692
13.4.4 How to Create and Export SCPI Scripts..................................................................... 693
13.4.5 Example for a Recorded SCPI Script..........................................................................695
13.5 Network and Remote Control Settings................................................................... 696
13.5.1 General Network Settings........................................................................................... 697
13.5.2 Remote Settings..........................................................................................................699
13.5.3 Compatibility Settings..................................................................................................702
13.5.4 LXI Settings.................................................................................................................705
13.5.5 Remote Errors.............................................................................................................707
13.5.6 Returning to Manual Mode ("Local")........................................................................... 709
13.6 How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control...................................................... 710
13.6.1 How to Configure a Network....................................................................................... 710
13.6.2 How to Operate the Instrument Without a Network.....................................................717
13.6.3 How to Log on to the Network.....................................................................................717
13.6.4 How to Share Directories (only with Microsoft Networks)........................................... 719
13.6.5 How to Control the R&S FSV/A via the Web Browser Interface..................................720
13.6.6 How to Deactivate the Web Browser Interface............................................................721

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13.6.7 How to Set Up Remote Desktop................................................................................. 722
13.6.8 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC.................................................... 728
13.6.9 How to Return to Manual Operation............................................................................729
14 Remote Commands........................................................................... 730
14.1 Conventions Used in SCPI Command Descriptions..............................................730
14.2 Common Suffixes......................................................................................................731
14.3 Common Commands................................................................................................ 731
14.4 Selecting the Operating Mode and Application..................................................... 736
14.4.1 Selecting the Mode and Applications.......................................................................... 736
14.4.2 Performing a Sequence of Measurements..................................................................740
14.4.3 Programming Example: Performing a Sequence of Measurements........................... 742
14.5 Configuring and Performing Measurements.......................................................... 744
14.5.1 Performing Measurements..........................................................................................745
14.5.2 Configuring Power Measurements..............................................................................748
14.5.3 Measuring the Channel Power and ACLR.................................................................. 752
14.5.4 Measuring the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio......................................................................... 788
14.5.5 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 789
14.5.6 Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask....................................................................791
14.5.7 Measuring Spurious Emissions...................................................................................826
14.5.8 Analyzing Statistics (APD, CCDF).............................................................................. 838
14.5.9 Measuring the Time Domain Power............................................................................848
14.5.10 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.............................................................................858
14.5.11 Measuring the Third Order Intercept Point..................................................................861
14.5.12 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................864
14.5.13 List Evaluations........................................................................................................... 866
14.5.14 Measuring the Pulse Power........................................................................................ 870
14.6 Configuring the Result Display................................................................................875
14.6.1 General Window Commands...................................................................................... 875
14.6.2 Working with Windows in the Display..........................................................................876
14.6.3 Examples: Configuring the Result Display.................................................................. 882
14.7 Setting Basic Measurement Parameters.................................................................885
14.7.1 Defining the Frequency and Span...............................................................................885
14.7.2 Configuring Bandwidth and Sweep Settings............................................................... 891

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14.7.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis (Amplitude, Scaling)...................................................... 898
14.7.4 Configuring Triggered and Gated Measurements.......................................................908
14.7.5 Adjusting Settings Automatically................................................................................. 919
14.7.6 Configuring the Data Input and Output....................................................................... 921
14.8 Analyzing Measurements (Basics).......................................................................... 955
14.8.1 Zooming into the Display.............................................................................................955
14.8.2 Configuring the Trace Display and Retrieving Trace Data.......................................... 959
14.8.3 Working with Markers..................................................................................................982
14.8.4 Configuring Display and Limit Lines..........................................................................1040
14.9 Managing Settings and Results.............................................................................1059
14.9.1 General Data Storage and Loading Commands....................................................... 1060
14.9.2 Selecting the Items to Store...................................................................................... 1066
14.9.3 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings.................................................................. 1069
14.9.4 Storing or Printing Screenshots................................................................................ 1074
14.9.5 Storing Measurement Results...................................................................................1085
14.9.6 Examples: Managing Data........................................................................................ 1087
14.10 Configuring the R&S FSV/A................................................................................... 1090
14.10.1 Configuring the Reference Frequency...................................................................... 1091
14.10.2 Calibration and Checks............................................................................................. 1093
14.10.3 Working with Transducers.........................................................................................1097
14.10.4 Compensating for Frequency Response Using Touchstone files (R&S FSV/A-K544)
...................................................................................................................................1101
14.10.5 Customizing the Screen Layout.................................................................................1116
14.10.6 Remote Commands for Language Settings.............................................................. 1123
14.10.7 Configuring the Network and Remote Control...........................................................1123
14.10.8 Checking the System Configuration.......................................................................... 1128
14.10.9 Signal Generator Control Commands....................................................................... 1134
14.10.10 Using Service Functions............................................................................................1135
14.10.11 Remote Commands for Synchronizing Parameters.................................................. 1137
14.11 Using the Status Register.......................................................................................1152
14.11.1 General Status Register Commands.........................................................................1153
14.11.2 Reading Out the CONDition Part...............................................................................1153
14.11.3 Reading Out the EVENt Part.....................................................................................1154
14.11.4 Controlling the ENABle Part...................................................................................... 1154

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14.11.5 Controlling the Negative Transition Part....................................................................1155
14.11.6 Controlling the Positive Transition Part..................................................................... 1156
14.12 Commands for Remote Instrument Operation..................................................... 1156
14.13 Emulating Other Instruments' Commands........................................................... 1157
14.13.1 Setting up Instrument Emulation............................................................................... 1157
14.13.2 Reference: GPIB Commands of Emulated HP Models............................................. 1160
14.13.3 Reference: Command Set of Emulated PSA Models................................................1189
14.13.4 Reference: Command Set of Emulated PXA Models................................................1193
14.14 Deprecated Commands.......................................................................................... 1195
14.15 Programming Examples......................................................................................... 1198
14.15.1 Programming Example: Performing a Basic Frequency Sweep................................1199
14.15.2 Service Request........................................................................................................1202
15 Maintenance......................................................................................1211
15.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1211
16 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 1213
16.1 Error Information.....................................................................................................1213
16.2 Error Messages in Remote Control Mode.............................................................1214
16.3 Troubleshooting Remote Operation......................................................................1215
16.4 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Hints.................................................................. 1217
16.5 Collecting Information for Support........................................................................1218
List of remote commands (base unit)............................................ 1221
Index..................................................................................................1243

Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 Key Features
The R&S FSV3000 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer and the R&S FSVA3000 Signal and
Spectrum Analyzer set standards in RF performance and usability. Key features are:
●Wide analysis bandwidth (up to 200 MHz for the FSV3000 and up to 400 MHz for
the FSVA3000)
●Very high measurement speed
●Low phase noise
●Capacitive touchscreen with multi touch operation
●Excellent dynamic range
●Smart wizards for fast setup of complex measurement tasks
●SCPI recorder
●Virtual one box instrument with a Rohde & Schwarz signal generator
●Multiple measurement applications can be run and displayed in parallel
●Optional measurement applications for demodulation of analog and digital modula-
ted signals
For a detailed specification, refer to the data sheet.
Due to these features, the R&S FSV3000 and the R&S FSVA3000 are ideal for various
measurement tasks, for instance:
●Functional check and repair in service and maintenance due to the excellent usa-
bility
●Measurements on 5G NR and other wireless standards with the optional measure-
ment applications for cellular and WLAN standards
●Production of components due to the high measurement speed
●Analysis of wideband modulated signals, short events or the linearization of amplifi-
ers due to the wide analysis bandwidth
●Measuring oscillators due to the low phase noise
●Identifying and analyzing spurious emissions due to the large spurious-free
dynamic range and low DANL
1.2 About this Manual
This User Manual describes general instrument functions and settings common to all
applications and operating modes in the R&S FSV/A. Furthermore, it provides all the
information specific to RF measurements in the Spectrum application. All other
operating modes and applications are described in the specific application manuals.
About this Manual

Preface
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The main focus in this manual is on the measurement results and the tasks required to
obtain them. The following topics are included:
●Welcome to the R&S FSV/A
Introduction to and getting familiar with the instrument
●Applications and measurement channels
The concept of using multiple measurement channels
●Measurements and Results
Descriptions of the individual measurements in the Spectrum application, including
result types and configuration settings
●Common Measurement Settings
Description of the measurement settings common to all measurement types with
their corresponding remote control commands
●Common Measurement Analysis and Display Functions
Description of the settings and functions provided to analyze results independently
of the measurement type with their corresponding remote control commands
●Data Management
Description of general functions to handle data files (configuration and result data,
not I/Q data)
●General Instrument Setup
Description of general instrument settings and functions that are independent of
the current operating mode
●Network and Remote Operation
Information on setting up the instrument in a network and operating it remotely.
●Remote Commands
Remote commands required to configure and perform measurements in a remote
environment, sorted by tasks
Remote commands required to set up the environment and to perform common
tasks on the instrument, sorted by tasks
Programming examples demonstrate the use of many commands and can usually
be executed directly for test purposes
●Maintenance
Information on tasks required to maintain operability of the instrument
●Troubleshooting
Hints and tips on how to handle errors
●List of Commands
Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
●Index
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1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys] Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
Filenames, commands,
program code
Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
tion marks.
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions
When operating the instrument, several alternative methods may be available to per-
form the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen is described.
Any elements that can be activated by touching can also be clicked using an addition-
ally connected mouse. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or
the on-screen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating pro-
cedures.
The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the
touchscreen, a mouse pointer in the display, or a key on the instrument or on a key-
board.
1.3.3 Notes on Screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

Safety Information
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2 Safety Information
The product documentation helps you to use the R&S FSV/A safely and efficiently. Fol-
low the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instructions". Keep
the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Intended use
The R&S FSV/A is designated for the development, production and verification of elec-
tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environ-
ments. Use the R&S FSV/A only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating
conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the poten-
tial dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or damage caused
by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●The printed "Basic Safety Instructions" provide safety information in many lan-
guages and are delivered with the R&S FSV/A.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.

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3 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S FSV/A user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S FSV/A product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSVA3000.html/
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSV3000.html
3.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S FSV/A and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-
mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc.
A printed version is delivered with the instrument. A PDF version is available for down-
load on the Internet.
3.2 User Manuals and Help
Separate user manuals are provided for the base unit and the firmware applications:
●Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-
mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
●Firmware application manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of a firmware application, includ-
ing remote control commands. Basic information on operating the R&S FSV/A is
not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S FSV/A. The help
offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and
the firmware applications.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
3.3 Service Manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replace-
ment and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists.
Service Manual

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The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
3.4 Instrument Security Procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S FSV/A in secure areas. It is
available for download on the Internet.
3.5 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
3.6 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S FSV/A. It also lists the
firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-
acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/FSV3000 /
www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/FSVA3000
3.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment
(OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/FSV3000 /
www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/FSVA3000
Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)