R&S SMA100B User manual

R&S®SMA100B
RF Signal Generator
User Manual
1178383402
Version 09
(;ÜVR2)

This document describes the R&S®SMA100B models, stock no. 1419.8888.02 and its options:
●R&S®SMAB-B1H
●R&S®SMAB-B28
●R&S®SMAB-B29
●R&S®SMAB-B32/-B34/-B35/-B36S/-B37/-B39
●R&S®SMAB-B80/-B85
●R&S®SMAB-B81/-B82
●R&S®SMAB-B86
●R&S®SMAB-B92/-B93
●R&S®SMAB-B103/-B106/-B112/-B120/-B131/-B140(N)/-B150(N)/-B167(N)
●R&S®SMAB-B709/-B710(N)/-B711(N)
●R&S®SMAB-K22/-K23/-K24/-K27
●R&S®SMAB-K25
●R&S®SMAB-K28
●R&S®SMAB-K31/-K33
●R&S®SMAB-K33/-K36/-K38/-K40
●R&S®SMAB-K40
●R&S®SMAB-K703
●R&S®SMAB-K704
●R&S®SMAB-K720/-K721
●R&S®SMAB-K722
●R&S®SMAB-K723
●R&S®SMAB-K724
●R&S®SMAB-K725
●R&S®SMAB-K726
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.122.xx and later of the R&S®SMA100B.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SMA100B is indicated as
R&S SMAB. Linux® is abbreviated as Linux.

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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................19
1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................19
1.2 Labels on R&S SMA100B........................................................................................... 21
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 22
1.4 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 22
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 23
2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................23
2.2 What's new...................................................................................................................23
2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................23
2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................24
2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 24
2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 24
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................24
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 24
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 24
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 25
2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................25
3 Getting started......................................................................................26
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 26
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................26
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 26
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 26
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMA100B...................................................................................... 27
3.1.4.1 Placing the R&S SMA100B on a bench top.................................................................. 27
3.1.4.2 Mounting the R&S SMA100B in a rack......................................................................... 28
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 29
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 30
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 30
3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 31
3.1.9 Connecting to RF.......................................................................................................... 32
3.1.10 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................ 33

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3.1.11 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................34
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................35
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................36
3.2.1.1 Touchscreen..................................................................................................................37
3.2.1.2 Utility keys..................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.1.3 On/Standby................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.1.4 Function keys................................................................................................................ 38
3.2.1.5 Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.1.6 Navigation controls........................................................................................................39
Rotary knob...................................................................................................................39
editing keys................................................................................................................... 39
Navigation keys.............................................................................................................40
3.2.1.7 Display keys.................................................................................................................. 40
3.2.1.8 SD card slot...................................................................................................................40
3.2.1.9 USB connector.............................................................................................................. 40
3.2.1.10 Sensor...........................................................................................................................41
3.2.1.11 RF 50 Ω.........................................................................................................................41
3.2.1.12 Pulse signal connectors................................................................................................ 42
3.2.1.13 LF modulation connectors.............................................................................................42
3.2.1.14 Clock synthesizer connectors....................................................................................... 42
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 43
3.2.2.1 Connectors....................................................................................................................44
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................46
3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 46
3.3.2 Generating an RF frequency sweep signal................................................................... 49
3.3.3 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 51
3.4 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 53
3.4.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 54
3.4.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 54
3.4.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................55
3.4.3.1 Status bar......................................................................................................................56
3.4.3.2 Tile diagram...................................................................................................................56
3.4.3.3 Taskbar..........................................................................................................................56

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3.4.3.4 Additional display characteristics.................................................................................. 57
3.4.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................58
3.4.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................59
3.4.5.1 Entering numeric parameters........................................................................................60
3.4.5.2 Entering alphanumeric parameters............................................................................... 60
3.4.5.3 Undo and redo actions.................................................................................................. 60
3.4.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 61
3.4.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................62
3.4.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 63
4 RF signal configuration.......................................................................64
4.1 Activating RF signal output....................................................................................... 65
4.2 How to set the frequency and level........................................................................... 65
4.3 Phase continuous frequency..................................................................................... 67
4.3.1 How to generate a phase continuous RF signal........................................................... 67
4.4 RF connector settings................................................................................................ 68
4.5 RF frequency settings................................................................................................ 71
4.6 RF level settings..........................................................................................................74
4.7 RF phase settings....................................................................................................... 78
5 Analog modulations.............................................................................81
5.1 Required options.........................................................................................................81
5.2 Modulation types and signal sources....................................................................... 81
5.3 Activating analog modulations..................................................................................84
5.4 Modulation settings.................................................................................................... 84
5.4.1 Pulse modulation settings............................................................................................. 84
5.4.2 FM, PhiM and AM modulation settings......................................................................... 86
5.4.3 Chirp modulation........................................................................................................... 93
5.4.3.1 Chirp modulation settings..............................................................................................94
Chirp modulation........................................................................................................... 95
Pulse external / trigger.................................................................................................. 97
5.4.4 Pulse generator.............................................................................................................98
5.4.4.1 Pulse generator > general settings............................................................................... 99
5.4.4.2 Pulse generator > pulse train settings.........................................................................104
5.4.4.3 Import/export list files.................................................................................................. 108

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5.4.5 Pulse graph..................................................................................................................111
5.4.6 Pulse external / trigger settings................................................................................... 112
5.4.7 FM, PhiM and AM modulation sources........................................................................113
5.4.7.1 Source > LF generator settings...................................................................................113
5.4.7.2 Source > external settings...........................................................................................117
5.4.7.3 Source > noise generator settings...............................................................................119
5.4.8 LF signal output settings............................................................................................. 120
5.4.9 Overview..................................................................................................................... 122
5.5 How to generate an amplitude modulated signal.................................................. 124
5.6 How to generate a pulse modulated signal............................................................ 124
5.7 How to generate a pulse train modulated signal................................................... 125
6 Avionic standards.............................................................................. 127
6.1 Required options.......................................................................................................127
6.2 About the Avionics options......................................................................................127
6.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 128
6.2.2 VHF omni directional radio range (VOR).................................................................... 128
6.2.3 Instrument landing system (ILS)................................................................................. 129
6.2.4 Automatic direction finder (ADF)................................................................................. 133
6.3 VOR configuration and settings.............................................................................. 133
6.3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 134
6.3.2 Signal settings.............................................................................................................137
6.3.3 Position settings.......................................................................................................... 139
6.3.4 COM/ID settings..........................................................................................................140
6.4 ILS configuration and settings................................................................................ 142
6.4.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 142
6.4.2 ILS glide slope settings............................................................................................... 145
6.4.2.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 145
6.4.2.2 Signal settings.............................................................................................................147
6.4.2.3 Amplitude settings.......................................................................................................149
6.4.3 ILS localizer settings................................................................................................... 151
6.4.3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 152
6.4.3.2 Signal settings.............................................................................................................154
6.4.3.3 Amplitude settings.......................................................................................................155

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6.4.3.4 COM/ID settings..........................................................................................................158
6.4.4 ILS marker beacons settings.......................................................................................160
6.4.4.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 161
6.4.4.2 Signal settings.............................................................................................................162
6.4.4.3 COM/ID settings..........................................................................................................163
6.5 ADF configuration and settings...............................................................................165
6.5.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 166
6.5.2 COM/ID settings..........................................................................................................168
7 List and sweep mode.........................................................................171
7.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes............................ 173
7.2 About sweep mode................................................................................................... 180
7.2.1 Correlating parameters in sweep mode...................................................................... 181
7.2.2 Sweep signal shapes.................................................................................................. 183
7.3 About list mode......................................................................................................... 184
7.4 Significant parameters and functions.....................................................................185
7.5 Sweep mode settings............................................................................................... 187
7.5.1 General sweep settings...............................................................................................187
7.5.2 Frequency range settings............................................................................................194
7.5.3 Level range settings.................................................................................................... 196
7.5.4 Output settings............................................................................................................ 198
7.5.5 Edit marker settings.................................................................................................... 199
7.6 List mode settings.................................................................................................... 201
7.6.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 202
7.6.2 List mode data settings............................................................................................... 204
7.6.3 Import/export settings..................................................................................................205
7.7 List editor...................................................................................................................207
7.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode.................................................... 211
8 Improving level performance............................................................213
8.1 Attenuator.................................................................................................................. 213
8.1.1 Attenuator settings...................................................................................................... 214
8.1.2 Reverse power protection........................................................................................... 216
8.2 Automatic level control (ALC)..................................................................................216
8.2.1 ALC settings................................................................................................................218

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8.2.2 How to set up an external ALC................................................................................... 220
8.3 User correction..........................................................................................................221
8.3.1 User correction settings.............................................................................................. 223
8.3.2 List editor.....................................................................................................................225
8.3.3 Fill with sensor............................................................................................................ 229
8.3.4 Import/export list files.................................................................................................. 230
8.4 Using power sensors................................................................................................233
8.4.1 Connecting R&S NRP power sensors to the R&S SMA100B..................................... 233
8.4.2 NRP sensor mapping.................................................................................................. 234
8.4.3 NRP power viewer...................................................................................................... 237
8.4.3.1 About...........................................................................................................................237
8.4.3.2 NRP power viewer settings......................................................................................... 239
8.4.4 NRP-Z power analysis................................................................................................ 245
8.4.4.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 245
8.4.4.2 About...........................................................................................................................245
8.4.4.3 Accessing the NRP-Z Power Analysis functionality.................................................... 247
8.4.4.4 Test setup example..................................................................................................... 249
8.4.4.5 NRP-Z traces/markers settings................................................................................... 249
Trace settings..............................................................................................................251
Define reference NRP-Z analysis settings.................................................................. 252
Marker settings............................................................................................................254
8.4.4.6 NRP-Z configure settings............................................................................................ 255
Configure measurement settings................................................................................ 255
Configure sensors settings..........................................................................................259
Configure diagram.......................................................................................................263
Configure time mode settings..................................................................................... 264
Trace settings..............................................................................................................265
Pulse data notifications settings..................................................................................267
Trigger settings............................................................................................................272
Gate mode settings..................................................................................................... 274
Next window list.......................................................................................................... 276
8.4.4.7 Creating screenshots of power analysis settings........................................................ 280
Save (Power analysis) settings................................................................................... 280

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How to save a hardcopy of the power analysis window..............................................285
8.4.4.8 How to set up a frequency sweep measurement........................................................ 287
8.4.4.9 How to set up a power sweep measurement.............................................................. 288
8.4.4.10 How to set up a pulse measurement...........................................................................288
8.4.4.11 How to configure the power analysis diagram............................................................ 289
8.5 How to calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor...................... 290
9 Reference oscillator...........................................................................294
9.1 Required options.......................................................................................................294
9.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................294
9.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................298
9.4 Adjustment settings..................................................................................................299
9.5 Using the reference frequency for instruments synchronization........................ 300
10 Clock synthesis..................................................................................304
11 File and data management................................................................308
11.1 About the file system................................................................................................308
11.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration...................................................311
11.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................313
11.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 314
11.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................315
11.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................315
11.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 316
11.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................317
11.4.1 Save/recall settings.....................................................................................................318
11.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................320
11.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................321
11.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................321
11.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 323
11.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................324
11.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................324
11.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................325
11.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 326
11.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 328

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11.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 328
11.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................330
11.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 331
11.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMA100B via FTP...........................................332
11.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMA100B file system via SMB (Samba).....................................333
11.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 335
11.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 335
11.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................336
11.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 336
11.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 340
12 General instrument functions...........................................................342
12.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................342
12.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 343
12.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 344
12.1.3 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 345
12.1.4 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................346
12.1.4.1 Setting the keyboard language................................................................................... 346
12.1.4.2 Setting the screen saver............................................................................................. 346
12.2 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................347
12.2.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 348
12.2.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................349
12.2.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 351
12.2.4 How to assign actions to the [★ (User)] key................................................................353
12.3 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................354
12.3.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 354
12.3.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................357
12.3.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 359
12.4 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 360
12.4.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 362
12.4.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 363
12.4.2.1 Update policy security settings....................................................................................363
12.4.2.2 Disk & memory security settings................................................................................. 364
12.4.2.3 Manual operation security settings..............................................................................366

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12.4.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................368
12.4.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 370
12.4.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 373
12.5 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................376
12.6 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 377
13 Network operation and remote control............................................ 378
13.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 379
13.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 380
13.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 381
13.2.1.1 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 381
13.2.2 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 383
13.2.2.1 USB resource string.................................................................................................... 383
13.2.2.2 RS232 resource string................................................................................................ 384
13.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................384
13.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 385
13.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................385
13.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 388
13.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 388
13.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................390
13.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................392
13.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................393
13.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................393
13.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 394
13.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 394
13.4.7.1 Service request........................................................................................................... 394
13.4.7.2 Serial poll.................................................................................................................... 395
13.4.7.3 Query of an instrument status..................................................................................... 395
13.4.7.4 Error queue................................................................................................................. 395
13.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 396
13.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 396
13.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................397
13.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 400
13.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 402

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13.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................402
13.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 403
13.5.6 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 405
13.5.6.1 Active connections...................................................................................................... 405
13.5.6.2 Closed connections.....................................................................................................406
13.5.7 QR code...................................................................................................................... 406
13.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................407
13.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................407
13.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................409
13.6.2.1 LAN configuration........................................................................................................410
IP configuration........................................................................................................... 410
Advanced config..........................................................................................................411
Ping client....................................................................................................................412
13.6.2.2 SCPI remote trace.......................................................................................................412
13.6.2.3 Datasheet....................................................................................................................414
13.7 Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN).................................................. 414
13.7.1 How to enable access via LAN................................................................................... 415
13.7.2 How to activate LAN services..................................................................................... 415
13.7.3 How to connect to LAN............................................................................................... 415
13.7.4 How to assign the IP address..................................................................................... 416
13.7.5 How to use computer names (hostnames)................................................................. 417
13.8 Controlling the R&S SMA100B remotely................................................................ 417
13.8.1 How to find the VISA resource string.......................................................................... 418
13.8.2 How to change the GPIB instrument address............................................................. 419
13.8.3 Establishing a remote control connection over the LXI browser interface.................. 420
13.8.4 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using VXI-11 protocol................ 420
13.8.5 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using socket communication..... 425
13.8.6 Setting up a remote control connection over GPIB..................................................... 426
13.8.7 Setting up a remote control connection over USB...................................................... 427
13.8.8 How to trace messages with the LXI web browser interface.......................................428
13.8.9 How to return to manual operation..............................................................................428
13.9 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 429
13.9.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 432

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13.9.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................432
13.9.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 433
13.9.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 434
13.9.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 437
13.9.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 438
13.10 Operating the R&S SMA100B remotely using VNC............................................... 439
13.10.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 439
13.10.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................440
13.10.2.1 Using a web browser...................................................................................................440
13.10.2.2 Using a VNC client software....................................................................................... 440
13.10.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 442
13.10.3.1 Using a VNC app........................................................................................................ 443
13.10.3.2 Using a web browser with HTML5.............................................................................. 443
13.10.3.3 Special mode QR code............................................................................................... 444
13.11 References.................................................................................................................445
13.11.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................445
13.11.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................445
13.11.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 447
14 Remote control commands...............................................................449
14.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 449
14.2 Programming examples........................................................................................... 450
14.3 Common commands.................................................................................................450
14.4 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 455
14.5 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 456
14.5.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 457
14.5.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................458
14.5.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 459
14.5.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 461
14.6 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................467
14.7 CSYNthesis subsystem............................................................................................ 469
14.8 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................474
14.9 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 477
14.10 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................482

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14.11 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 483
14.11.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 484
14.11.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 486
14.12 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................488
14.13 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 489
14.14 Power sensor measurement subsystems.............................................................. 493
14.14.1 CALCulate subsystem.................................................................................................494
14.14.2 DISPlay subsystem..................................................................................................... 501
14.14.3 INITiate command....................................................................................................... 501
14.14.4 SENSe SWEep subsystem......................................................................................... 502
14.14.5 TRACe subsystem...................................................................................................... 534
14.15 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................546
14.16 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 560
14.16.1 Analog modulation subsystems.................................................................................. 561
14.16.1.1 SOURce:MODulation subsystem................................................................................561
14.16.1.2 SOURce:AM subsystem............................................................................................. 562
14.16.1.3 SOURce:CHIRp subsystem........................................................................................ 568
14.16.1.4 SOURce:FM subsystem..............................................................................................572
14.16.1.5 SOURce:PM subsystem............................................................................................. 577
14.16.1.6 SOURce:PULM subsystem.........................................................................................581
Pulse modulation settings........................................................................................... 581
Pulse train settings......................................................................................................587
Pulse train data exchange...........................................................................................589
14.16.2 Avionic standards subsystems....................................................................................592
14.16.2.1 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 593
14.16.2.2 General commands.....................................................................................................597
14.16.2.3 SOURce:ADF subsystem............................................................................................600
14.16.2.4 SOURce:ILS subsystem............................................................................................. 603
14.16.2.5 SOURce:VOR subsystem........................................................................................... 625
14.16.3 SOURce:CORRection subsystem...............................................................................634
14.16.3.1 Correction settings...................................................................................................... 637
14.16.3.2 Correction data exchange........................................................................................... 640
14.16.4 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem............................................................................... 642

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14.16.5 SOURce:INPut subsystem..........................................................................................651
14.16.6 SOURce:LFOutput subsystem....................................................................................652
14.16.6.1 LF generator settings.................................................................................................. 654
14.16.6.2 LF sweep settings....................................................................................................... 661
14.16.7 SOURce:LIST subsystem........................................................................................... 665
14.16.7.1 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 667
14.16.7.2 List mode file operation............................................................................................... 673
14.16.7.3 List mode data exchange............................................................................................ 675
14.16.8 SOURce:NOISe subsystem........................................................................................ 677
14.16.8.1 Noise generator...........................................................................................................678
14.16.9 SOURce:PGEN subsystem.........................................................................................679
14.16.10 SOURce:PHASe subsystem....................................................................................... 681
14.16.11 SOURce:POWer subsystem....................................................................................... 681
14.16.12 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................691
14.16.13 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.......................................................................................697
14.17 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 712
14.18 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................737
14.19 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 741
14.20 TRIGger subsystem.................................................................................................. 742
14.21 UNIT subsystem........................................................................................................ 745
15 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 746
15.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 746
15.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................746
15.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................746
15.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 747
15.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................747
15.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 749
15.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 751
15.6 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................752
15.7 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................752
15.7.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................752
15.7.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 754
15.7.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................755

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15.7.4 How to request the data sheet.................................................................................... 757
15.8 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 757
15.9 Contacting customer support..................................................................................758
16 Transporting....................................................................................... 760
17 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 761
17.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 761
17.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................761
17.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................761
17.3.1 Internal adjustments....................................................................................................761
17.3.1.1 Internal adjustments settings...................................................................................... 762
17.3.1.2 How to use the internal adjustments........................................................................... 764
17.3.2 Date and time..............................................................................................................766
17.3.2.1 Date and time settings................................................................................................ 766
17.3.2.2 How to set data and time............................................................................................ 767
17.3.3 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 768
17.3.3.1 Check front panel settings...........................................................................................768
17.3.3.2 How to test the front panel.......................................................................................... 769
17.3.4 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 771
17.3.5 Exchanging the RF adapter port................................................................................. 772
17.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 772
Annex.................................................................................................. 774
A Reference information for remote control....................................... 774
A.1 Telnet program examples.........................................................................................774
A.2 Hardware interfaces..................................................................................................779
A.2.1 GPIB-Bus interface..................................................................................................... 779
B Extensions for user files................................................................... 781
C Unit shortcuts.....................................................................................782
D Morse code settings.......................................................................... 784

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Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations.............785
List of Commands..............................................................................789
Index....................................................................................................806

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Safety and regulatory information
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1 Safety and regulatory information
The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the
instructions provided here and in the following chapters.
Intended use
The product 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 19. The same information is provi-
ded in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety
Instructions" are delivered with the product.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
1.1 Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according
to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions
provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation
nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended
use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,
manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate
use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also
need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces
and the product documentation are available.
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
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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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