R&S AREG800A User manual

R&S®AREG800A
Automotive Radar Echo Generator
User Manual
1179361502
Version 01
(;ÝT?2)

This document describes the R&S®AREG800A, stock no. 1437.4400.02 and its options:
●R&S®AREG8-B9 Digital Baseband (1437.8011.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K109 Real-time interface (1437.9860.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K527 Digital baseband extension to 2 GHz (1437.9882.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K570 Digital baseband 2nd path (1437.9899.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K740 Analog IF input interface (1437.9847.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K741 Analog IF output interface (1437.9830.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K812 Digital baseband additional object (1437.9853.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K986 Remote Control GPIB (1437.9819.xx)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.057.xx and later of the R&S®AREG800A.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®AREG800A is indicated as
R&S AREG800A.

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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................11
1.1 Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A.........................................................................................13
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 14
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 15
2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................15
2.2 Documentation overview............................................................................................15
2.2.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................15
2.2.2 User manual and help................................................................................................... 15
2.2.3 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 16
2.2.4 Data sheet.....................................................................................................................16
2.2.5 Release notes and open-source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 16
3 Getting started......................................................................................17
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 17
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................17
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 17
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 17
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S AREG800A.................................................................................... 18
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 20
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 21
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 21
3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 22
3.1.9 Connecting the R&S QAT100........................................................................................23
3.1.10 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................ 25
3.1.11 Connecting to Aux IF In/Aux IF Out.............................................................................. 25
3.1.12 Connecting a TRX frontend...........................................................................................25
3.1.13 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................27
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................28
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................28
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 34
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................38

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3.3.1 Configuring static operation setups...............................................................................39
3.3.2 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 40
3.4 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 43
3.4.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 43
3.4.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 44
3.4.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................45
3.4.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................46
3.4.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................47
3.4.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 49
3.4.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................50
3.4.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 51
4 Required options..................................................................................52
5 Configuring radar objects................................................................... 54
5.1 Radar Objects tile........................................................................................................56
5.2 Objects settings.......................................................................................................... 57
5.3 Scenario settings........................................................................................................ 60
5.4 Logging settings......................................................................................................... 62
5.4.1 Logging Configuration settings......................................................................................63
5.4.2 Logging results..............................................................................................................64
5.5 Units settings.............................................................................................................. 65
5.6 Radar Power settings................................................................................................. 67
5.7 Overview settings....................................................................................................... 68
5.7.1 Overview....................................................................................................................... 68
5.7.2 Valid Objects/Invalid Objects.........................................................................................69
6 Configuring the measurement setup................................................. 71
6.1 Measurement Setup tile..............................................................................................71
6.2 Frontend configuration...............................................................................................72
6.2.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 73
6.2.2 TRX settings..................................................................................................................75
6.2.3 QAT settings..................................................................................................................78
6.2.4 Cable correction settings...............................................................................................82
6.3 Sensor configuration.................................................................................................. 84

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6.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................... 84
6.3.2 Sensor settings............................................................................................................. 86
6.4 Channel configuration................................................................................................ 87
6.4.1 Overview....................................................................................................................... 87
6.4.2 Channel settings........................................................................................................... 88
6.5 Channel mapping........................................................................................................ 89
6.5.1 Channel Mapping settings.............................................................................................90
6.5.2 Adjust Level settings..................................................................................................... 92
6.6 Reference oscillator....................................................................................................92
6.6.1 Required options........................................................................................................... 93
6.6.2 Reference frequency settings....................................................................................... 93
6.6.3 Reference output settings............................................................................................. 95
6.6.4 Adjustment settings.......................................................................................................96
6.7 Using power sensors..................................................................................................97
6.7.1 Connecting R&S NRP power sensors to the R&S AREG800A.....................................98
6.7.2 NRP sensor mapping.................................................................................................... 99
6.7.3 NRP power viewer...................................................................................................... 101
7 Configuring the operation setup.......................................................110
7.1 Operation Setup tile.................................................................................................. 110
7.2 Operation Setup settings..........................................................................................111
7.3 Bandwidth Configuration settings...........................................................................113
7.4 Realtime Control Network settings..........................................................................114
7.5 System Control Network settings............................................................................116
8 File and data management................................................................ 118
8.1 About the file system................................................................................................ 118
8.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 120
8.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 122
8.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 123
8.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................123
8.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................123
8.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 124
8.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................125
8.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 126

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8.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................128
8.5 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 129
8.6 Using the file manager..............................................................................................129
8.6.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................130
8.6.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 131
8.6.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 132
8.6.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 133
8.7 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................134
8.7.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 134
8.7.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S AREG800A via FTP........................................ 136
8.7.3 Accessing the R&S AREG800A file system via SMB (Samba)...................................137
8.7.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 138
8.7.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 139
8.8 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................139
8.8.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 140
8.8.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 142
9 General instrument functions...........................................................144
9.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................144
9.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 145
9.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 146
9.1.3 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................147
9.2 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................148
9.2.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 149
9.2.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................149
9.2.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 151
9.2.4 How to assign actions to the [User] key...................................................................... 152
9.3 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................152
9.3.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 153
9.3.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................155
9.3.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 158
9.4 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 159
9.4.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 160
9.4.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 161

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9.4.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................167
9.4.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 169
9.4.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 171
9.5 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................174
9.6 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 175
10 Network operation and remote control............................................ 176
10.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 177
10.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 178
10.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 179
10.2.2 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 181
10.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................182
10.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 183
10.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................183
10.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 186
10.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 186
10.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................188
10.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................190
10.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................191
10.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................191
10.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 192
10.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 192
10.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 194
10.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 194
10.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................196
10.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 198
10.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 200
10.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................201
10.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 202
10.5.6 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 203
10.5.7 QR code...................................................................................................................... 205
10.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................206
10.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................206
10.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................208

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10.7 Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN).................................................. 212
10.7.1 How to enable access via LAN................................................................................... 213
10.7.2 How to activate LAN services..................................................................................... 213
10.7.3 How to connect to LAN............................................................................................... 213
10.7.4 How to assign the IP address..................................................................................... 214
10.7.5 How to use computer names (hostnames)................................................................. 214
10.8 Controlling the R&S AREG800A remotely.............................................................. 215
10.8.1 How to find the VISA resource string.......................................................................... 216
10.8.2 Establishing a remote control connection over the LXI browser interface.................. 217
10.8.3 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using VXI-11 protocol................ 217
10.8.4 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using socket communication..... 222
10.8.5 Setting up a remote control connection over USB...................................................... 223
10.8.6 How to trace messages with the LXI web browser interface.......................................224
10.8.7 How to return to manual operation..............................................................................224
10.9 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 225
10.9.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 228
10.9.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................228
10.9.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 229
10.9.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 231
10.9.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 234
10.9.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 234
10.10 Operating the R&S AREG800A remotely using VNC............................................. 235
10.10.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 236
10.10.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................236
10.10.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 238
10.11 References.................................................................................................................241
10.11.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................241
10.11.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................242
10.11.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 244
11 Remote control commands...............................................................245
11.1 Programming examples........................................................................................... 246
11.2 Common commands.................................................................................................247
11.3 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 251

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11.4 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................253
11.5 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................255
11.6 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 258
11.7 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................263
11.8 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 264
11.8.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 265
11.8.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 267
11.9 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................269
11.10 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 270
11.10.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 270
11.10.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................271
11.10.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 272
11.10.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 274
11.11 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 280
11.12 SYSTem:COMMunicate:RT subsystem................................................................... 305
11.13 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SYST subsystem.............................................................. 308
11.14 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 310
11.15 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 311
11.15.1 Frequency commands.................................................................................................311
11.15.2 Radar object commands............................................................................................. 312
11.15.3 Units commands......................................................................................................... 317
11.15.4 Scenario commands................................................................................................... 319
11.15.5 Data logging commands............................................................................................. 321
11.15.6 Measurement setup commands..................................................................................323
11.15.7 Sensor commands...................................................................................................... 334
11.15.8 Operation setup commands........................................................................................ 336
11.15.9 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................340
11.16 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................344
11.17 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................358
12 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 363
12.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 363
12.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................363
12.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................363

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12.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 364
12.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................364
12.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 365
12.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 367
12.6 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................368
12.7 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................368
12.7.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................368
12.7.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 369
12.7.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................371
12.8 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 372
12.9 Contacting customer support..................................................................................373
13 Transporting....................................................................................... 375
14 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 376
14.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 376
14.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................376
14.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................376
14.3.1 Internal adjustments....................................................................................................376
14.3.2 Date and time..............................................................................................................379
14.3.3 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 382
14.3.4 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 384
14.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 385
Annex.................................................................................................. 386
A Extensions for user files................................................................... 386
B Unit shortcuts.....................................................................................387
C Hardware interfaces...........................................................................389
C.1 GPIB-Bus interface................................................................................................... 389
Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations.............391
List of commands.............................................................................. 394
Index....................................................................................................402

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 is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic
components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments.
Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating conditions and
performance limits stated in the data sheet.
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 11. 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.
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
http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
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
Safety Instructions

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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
as electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated
on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not
adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.
●Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-spe-
cific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conduc-
tor terminal.
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●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.
Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure
that nobody can trip over loose cables.
●If the product needs an external power supply, use the power supply that is deliv-
ered with the product or that is recommended in the product documentation or a
power supply that conforms to the country-specific regulations.
●Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum
20 A.
●Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.
Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be easily
accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet these
requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level.
Cleaning the product
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the
casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Heavy product
Be careful when lifting, moving or carrying the product. Carrying the product requires a suffi-
cient number of persons or transport equipment.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Hot surface
Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connec-
tion protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A
Labels on the casing inform about:
●Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 12.
●Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1.
●Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel.
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Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S AREG800A and environment safety
Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod-
uct has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see Chapter 14.4, "Disposal",
on page 385.
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation
A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The sig-
nal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do
not follow the safety precautions.
WARNING
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other
property.
Warning messages in the documentation

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2 Welcome
The R&S AREG800A is a new high performance Automotive Radar Echo Generator
developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering excellent radar signal
characteristics, wide radar signal bandwidth and straightforward and intuitive operation,
the R&S AREG800A makes radar signal generation fast and easy.
2.1 Key features
Outstanding key features of the R&S AREG800A are:
●Simulation of echoes of stationary and highly dynamic objects
●Simulation of echoes with extremely short object distances
●Simulation of echoes of multiple independent objects
●IF signals with high instantaneous bandwidth
●Scalable solution from production test needs to road-ready vehicle simulators
●Fully harmonized with external frontends for a wide range of echo complexity
●Built-in real-time interface for dynamic scenario simulation
●Support of scenario simulation tools: DYNA4 from Vector, Open Simulation Inter-
face (OSI)
●Synchronization of multiple instruments of the R&S AREG800A and R&S QAT100
For more information, see data sheet.
2.2 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S AREG800A user documentation.
2.2.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S AREG800A 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.
2.2.2 User manual and help
The user 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
commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
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The contents of the user manual are available as help in the R&S AREG800A. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the instru-
ment and its firmware.
The user manual is also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
2.2.3 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
2.2.4 Data sheet
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S AREG800A. It also
lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
2.2.5 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.
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3 Getting started
3.1 Preparing for use
Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time.
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying
►WARNING! The R&S AREG800A can be heavy, e.g., if fully equipped. Use a lifting
equipment, see also "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 11.
Use the carrying handles at the side for lifting and carrying the R&S AREG800A.
The handles at the front are only for pushing and pulling the instrument when
mounting in a rack, see Chapter 3.1.4.2, "Mounting the R&S AREG800A in a rack",
on page 19.
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking
1. Unpack the R&S AREG800A carefully.
2. Retain the original packing material. Use it to protect the control elements and con-
nectors when transporting or shipping the R&S AREG800A later.
See also Chapter 13, "Transporting", on page 375.
3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness.
4. Check the equipment for damage.
If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged, contact Rohde & Schwarz.
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site
Specific operating conditions ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the prod-
uct and connected devices. For information on environmental conditions such as ambi-
ent temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.
See also "Choosing the operating site" on page 12.
Electromagnetic compatibility classes
The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate the
product. The EMC class of the product is given in the data sheet under "General data".
●Class B equipment is suitable for use in:
– Residential environments
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– Environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that
supplies residential buildings
●Class A equipment is intended for use in industrial environments. It can cause
radio disturbances in residential environments due to possible conducted and radi-
ated disturbances. It is therefore not suitable for class B environments.
If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to
eliminate them.
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S AREG800A
See also:
●"Setting up the product" on page 12
●"Intended use" on page 11
3.1.4.1 Placing the R&S AREG800A on a bench top
To place the product on a bench top
1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface can
support the weight of the product. For information on the weight, see the data
sheet.
2. WARNING! A stack of products can fall over and cause injury. Never stack more
than two products. Otherwise, mount them in a rack.
Stack as follows:
● All products must have the same dimensions (width and length).
● Do not exceed a total load of 50 kg placed on the product at the bottom of the
stack.
Left = Stacked correctly
Right = Stacked incorrectly, too many products
3. NOTICE! Overheating can damage the product.
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Prevent overheating as follows:
● Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm between the fan openings of the product
and any object in the vicinity.
● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators
or other products.
3.1.4.2 Mounting the R&S AREG800A in a rack
To prepare the rack
1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product" on page 12.
2. NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.
Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack.
To mount the R&S AREG800A in a rack
1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S AREG800A to prepare the
instrument for rack mounting.
a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the R&S AREG800A. For the order
number, see data sheet.
b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the
adapter kit.
2. WARNING! The R&S AREG800A can be heavy, e.g., if fully equipped. Use a lifting
equipment, see also "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 11.
Lift the R&S AREG800A to shelf height.
3. Grab the handles at the front and push the R&S AREG800A onto the shelf until the
rack brackets fit closely to the rack.
4. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure
the R&S AREG800A in the rack.
To unmount the R&S AREG800A from a rack
1. Loosen the screws at the rack brackets.
2. WARNING! The R&S AREG800A can be heavy, e.g., if fully equipped. Use a lifting
equipment, see also "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 11.
Bring the lifting equipment to shelf height.
3. Remove the R&S AREG800A from the rack.
4. If placing the R&S AREG800A on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit from
the R&S AREG800A. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit.
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3.1.5 Considerations for test setup
Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.
To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation:
●Use high-quality shielded cables, especially for the following connector types:
– BNC
Double-shielded BNC cables.
How to: "To connect to "Ref In"/"Ref Out"" on page 25
– SMA
Double-shielded SMA cables.
How to: "To connect to SMA" on page 23
– USB
Double-shielded USB cables.
How to: Chapter 3.1.8, "Connecting USB devices", on page 22.
See also Chapter 12.6, "Measuring USB cable quality", on page 368.
– LAN
At least CAT6 STP cables.
How to: Chapter 3.1.7, "Connecting to LAN", on page 21
●Always terminate open cable ends.
●Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.
●Use the cable G-SMA EF316 for the IF connection to the SMA connectors of the
instrument and the R&S QAT100. The cable is included in the delivery of the
R&S QAT100 and available under material number 1142.5889.00.
How to: "To connect to SMA" on page 23
●Use the cables TRX CRTL Cable, IF TX CBL and IF RX CBL for connection of the
instrument and the TRX frontend. The cables are included in the delivery of the
TRX frontend and available under material number 1142.5889.00.
How to: "To connect to SMA" on page 23
Signal input and output levels
Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet. Keep the signal levels within
the specified ranges to avoid damage to the R&S AREG800A and connected devices.
To block DC components
►NOTICE! Risk of instrument damage. DC voltage at the RF connectors can dam-
age the instrument.
● Never apply direct currents (DC) to the RF connectors.
Make sure that the values do not fall below the DC limits as given in the data
sheet.
● If your input signal has a DC component, insert a DC blocker.
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