Rohde & Schwarz ESW Series User manual

R&S®ESW
EMI Test Receiver
User Manual
User Manual
Version 08
1177629802
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This manual describes the following R&S®ESW models:
●R&S®ESW8 (1328.4100.08)
●R&S®ESW26 (1328.4100.26)
●R&S®ESW44 (1328.4100.44)
The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 1.61 and higher.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®ESW is indicated as
R&S ESW.

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 15
1.1 About This Manual...................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................16
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................16
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................16
1.2.3 Notes on Screenshots...................................................................................................16
2 Safety Information................................................................................18
3 Documentation Overview....................................................................19
3.1 Getting Started Manual...............................................................................................19
3.2 User Manuals and Help...............................................................................................19
3.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Instrument Security Procedures................................................................................20
3.5 Basic Safety Instructions........................................................................................... 20
3.6 Data Sheets and Brochures....................................................................................... 20
3.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).....................................20
3.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.......................................20
4 Preparing for Use.................................................................................21
4.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................ 21
4.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 22
4.1.2 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument.............................................................................. 23
4.1.4 Connecting the AC Power.............................................................................................25
4.1.5 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 25
4.1.6 Performing a Self-Alignment and a Selftest.................................................................. 26
4.1.7 Checking the Supplied Options.....................................................................................27
4.2 Windows Operating System.......................................................................................27
4.2.1 Virus Protection.............................................................................................................28
4.2.2 Service Packs and Updates.......................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Login............................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.4 Accessing the Start Menu............................................................................................. 31

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4.2.5 Accessing the Windows Taskbar...................................................................................31
4.3 Connecting USB Devices........................................................................................... 31
4.4 Connecting an External Monitor................................................................................33
4.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection...................................................................34
4.5.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network....................................................................35
4.5.2 Assigning the IP Address.............................................................................................. 36
4.5.3 Using Computer Names................................................................................................38
4.5.4 Changing the Windows Firewall Settings......................................................................39
4.6 Setting the Date and Time.......................................................................................... 39
4.7 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode..........................................................40
5 Instrument Tour....................................................................................43
5.1 The Front Panel........................................................................................................... 43
5.1.1 Display (Touchscreen)...................................................................................................44
5.1.2 Power Key.....................................................................................................................46
5.1.3 System Control Keys.....................................................................................................46
5.1.4 USB Ports..................................................................................................................... 46
5.1.5 Probe Power Connector (3 and 5 Pins)........................................................................ 47
5.1.6 Headphone Jack and Volume Control...........................................................................47
5.1.7 Fast Access Knobs....................................................................................................... 47
5.1.8 RF Inputs (50 Ω)............................................................................................................48
5.1.9 Trigger Input and Output............................................................................................... 48
5.1.10 Navigation Control.........................................................................................................48
5.1.11 The Keypad...................................................................................................................50
5.1.12 The Function Keys........................................................................................................ 51
5.2 The Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 52
5.2.1 Removable Hard Disk................................................................................................... 53
5.2.2 AC Power Connector and Main Power Switch..............................................................53
5.2.3 DisplayPort and DVI......................................................................................................54
5.2.4 LAN Connector..............................................................................................................54
5.2.5 USB Ports..................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.6 IF / Video / Demod Output.............................................................................................54
5.2.7 Sync Trigger Input and Output...................................................................................... 54
5.2.8 AUX Port....................................................................................................................... 55

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5.2.9 GPIB Interface...............................................................................................................55
5.2.10 External Generator Control (Optional).......................................................................... 55
5.2.11 OCXO (Optional)...........................................................................................................56
5.2.12 REF INPUT / REF OUTPUT......................................................................................... 56
6 Operating the Instrument.................................................................... 57
6.1 Understanding the Display Information....................................................................57
6.1.1 Channel Bar.................................................................................................................. 58
6.1.2 Window Title Bar........................................................................................................... 60
6.1.3 Marker Information........................................................................................................ 61
6.1.4 Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footer.................................................... 62
6.1.5 Instrument and Status Information................................................................................ 62
6.1.6 Error Information........................................................................................................... 63
6.2 Accessing Functions.................................................................................................. 65
6.2.1 Toolbar.......................................................................................................................... 66
6.2.2 Softkeys........................................................................................................................ 67
6.2.3 Context Menus.............................................................................................................. 68
6.2.4 On-screen Keyboard..................................................................................................... 68
6.3 Changing the Focus....................................................................................................69
6.4 Entering Data...............................................................................................................69
6.4.1 Entering Numeric Parameters.......................................................................................70
6.4.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters.............................................................................. 70
6.5 Displaying Results...................................................................................................... 72
6.5.1 Activating and Deactivating Channels...........................................................................72
6.5.2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid.........................................................74
6.5.3 Changing the Size of Windows..................................................................................... 78
6.5.4 Switching Between a Split and Maximized Window Display......................................... 79
6.5.5 Changing the Display.................................................................................................... 79
6.6 Getting Help.................................................................................................................79
6.6.1 Calling Up Help............................................................................................................. 80
6.6.2 Using the Help Window.................................................................................................80
6.7 Remote Control........................................................................................................... 81
6.7.1 Using the LXI Browser Interface in a LAN.....................................................................82
6.7.2 Remote Desktop Connection........................................................................................ 82

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6.7.3 Connecting a PC via the GPIB Interface.......................................................................83
7 Collecting Information for Support.................................................... 84
8 Applications..........................................................................................86
8.1 R&S MultiView............................................................................................................. 86
8.2 Available Applications................................................................................................ 87
8.3 Starting an Application...............................................................................................89
8.4 Running a Sequence of Measurements.................................................................... 90
8.4.1 The Sequencer Concept............................................................................................... 90
8.4.2 Sequencer Settings.......................................................................................................93
8.4.3 How to Set Up the Sequencer.......................................................................................93
9 Measurements and Result Displays...................................................95
9.1 Performing Measurements.........................................................................................95
9.2 Bargraph Configuration..............................................................................................97
9.3 Test Automation........................................................................................................ 102
9.3.1 Background Information.............................................................................................. 102
9.3.2 Selecting a Test Sequence.......................................................................................... 111
9.3.3 Performing a Scan.......................................................................................................114
9.3.4 Performing a Peak Search.......................................................................................... 122
9.3.5 Performing Final Measurements................................................................................. 130
9.3.6 Configuring Line Impedance Stabilization Networks (LISN)....................................... 135
9.4 CISPR APD Measurements...................................................................................... 137
10 Common Measurement Settings...................................................... 140
10.1 Using the Fast Access Knobs..................................................................................140
10.2 Using the Fast Access Panel................................................................................... 142
10.3 Using the User Port Panel........................................................................................ 144
10.4 The Notes Display..................................................................................................... 145
10.5 Configuration Overview............................................................................................146
10.6 Data Input and Output.............................................................................................. 148
10.6.1 Configuring the Input...................................................................................................148
10.6.2 Configuring the Preselector.........................................................................................149
10.6.3 External Generator......................................................................................................151
10.6.4 Configuring Outputs (IF / Video / Demodulation)........................................................ 163

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10.6.5 Configuring LISNs....................................................................................................... 167
10.6.6 Configuring Additional Outputs................................................................................... 167
10.7 Amplitude and Vertical Axis Configuration............................................................ 169
10.7.1 Increasing Measurement Sensitivity (or Avoiding an Input Mixer Overload)...............169
10.7.2 Amplitude Settings...................................................................................................... 173
10.7.3 Diagram Scale.............................................................................................................175
10.7.4 Preselector.................................................................................................................. 175
10.8 Frequency and Span Configuration........................................................................ 175
10.8.1 Impact of the Frequency and Span Settings............................................................... 175
10.8.2 Frequency and Span Settings.....................................................................................178
10.9 Bandwidth and Filter Configuration........................................................................ 182
10.9.1 Impact of Bandwidth and Filter Settings......................................................................182
10.9.2 Bandwidth and Filter Settings..................................................................................... 182
10.10 Trigger Configuration............................................................................................... 183
10.10.1 Basics on Triggered Measurements............................................................................183
10.10.2 Triggering Measurements........................................................................................... 186
11 Common Analysis and Display Functions...................................... 190
11.1 Result Display Configuration...................................................................................190
11.1.1 Basic Evaluation Methods...........................................................................................190
11.1.2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid.......................................................191
11.2 Zoomed Displays...................................................................................................... 195
11.2.1 Zoom Functions.......................................................................................................... 196
11.2.2 How to Zoom into the Diagram in Receiver Mode...................................................... 196
11.3 Trace Configuration.................................................................................................. 197
11.3.1 Basics on Traces.........................................................................................................198
11.3.2 Trace Configuration..................................................................................................... 211
11.3.3 Trace Export................................................................................................................ 211
11.3.4 Copying Traces........................................................................................................... 213
11.3.5 Trace Mathematics......................................................................................................213
11.3.6 Spectrogram Settings..................................................................................................215
11.3.7 How to Configure Traces.............................................................................................219
11.3.8 References..................................................................................................................224
11.4 Marker Usage.............................................................................................................226

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11.4.1 Basics on Markers.......................................................................................................226
11.4.2 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 230
11.4.3 Marker Search Settings and Positioning Functions.................................................... 234
11.5 Display and Limit Lines............................................................................................ 239
11.5.1 Display Lines...............................................................................................................239
11.5.2 Limit Lines................................................................................................................... 241
12 Data Management.............................................................................. 257
12.1 Restoring the Default Instrument Configuration (Preset)..................................... 257
12.2 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode........................................................258
12.3 Storing and Recalling Instrument Settings and Measurement Data.................... 260
12.3.1 Quick Save/Quick Recall.............................................................................................261
12.3.2 Configurable Storage and Recall................................................................................ 263
12.3.3 How to Save and Load Instrument Settings................................................................268
12.4 Import/Export Functions.......................................................................................... 270
12.5 I/Q Data Import and Export.......................................................................................271
12.5.1 Import/Export Functions.............................................................................................. 272
12.5.2 I/Q Data File Format (iq-tar)........................................................................................ 274
12.6 Creating Screenshots of Current Measurement Results and Settings................279
12.6.1 Print and Screenshot Settings.....................................................................................279
12.6.2 How to Store or Print Screenshots of the Display....................................................... 287
12.6.3 Example for Storing Multiple Measurement Results to a PDF File............................. 290
12.7 The Notes Display..................................................................................................... 292
12.8 Working with Test Reports....................................................................................... 293
12.8.1 Designing a Test Report Template.............................................................................. 293
12.8.2 Creating a Test Report................................................................................................ 298
13 General Instrument Setup................................................................. 300
13.1 Alignment...................................................................................................................300
13.1.1 Basics on Alignment....................................................................................................300
13.1.2 Alignment Settings...................................................................................................... 302
13.1.3 How to Perform a Self-Test......................................................................................... 304
13.1.4 How to Align the Instrument........................................................................................ 304
13.1.5 How to Align the Touchscreen.....................................................................................305
13.2 Display Settings........................................................................................................ 305

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13.2.1 Display Settings.......................................................................................................... 305
13.2.2 How to Configure the Colors for Display and Printing.................................................314
13.2.3 How to Work with the Soft Front Panels......................................................................315
13.3 Transducers...............................................................................................................316
13.3.1 Transducer.................................................................................................................. 316
13.3.2 Working with Transducers...........................................................................................318
13.3.3 Reference: Transducer Factor File Format................................................................. 327
13.3.4 How to Configure the Transducer............................................................................... 327
13.4 Reference Frequency Settings................................................................................ 331
13.5 System Configuration Settings................................................................................334
13.5.1 Hardware Information..................................................................................................334
13.5.2 Information on Versions and Options.......................................................................... 335
13.5.3 System Messages.......................................................................................................336
13.5.4 Firmware Updates.......................................................................................................337
13.5.5 General Configuration Settings................................................................................... 338
13.6 Service Functions..................................................................................................... 341
13.6.1 R&S Support Information............................................................................................ 341
13.6.2 Self-test Settings and Results..................................................................................... 342
13.6.3 Calibration Signal Display........................................................................................... 343
13.6.4 Service Functions........................................................................................................344
13.6.5 Hardware Diagnostics................................................................................................. 346
13.7 Synchronizing Measurement Channel Configuration........................................... 347
13.7.1 General Parameter Coupling...................................................................................... 348
13.7.2 Using the Custom Coupling Manager......................................................................... 350
13.7.3 Example for a User-Defined Parameter Coupling.......................................................353
14 Network and Remote Operation....................................................... 356
14.1 Remote Control Basics.............................................................................................356
14.1.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols................................................................... 356
14.1.2 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).....................................365
14.1.3 VISA Libraries............................................................................................................. 365
14.1.4 Messages....................................................................................................................366
14.1.5 SCPI Command Structure...........................................................................................367
14.1.6 Command Sequence and Synchronization.................................................................375

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14.1.7 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 377
14.1.8 General Programming Recommendations..................................................................394
14.2 GPIB Languages....................................................................................................... 395
14.3 The IECWIN Tool........................................................................................................397
14.4 Network and Remote Control Settings................................................................... 398
14.4.1 General Network Settings........................................................................................... 398
14.4.2 GPIB Settings..............................................................................................................400
14.4.3 Compatibility Settings..................................................................................................403
14.4.4 LXI Settings.................................................................................................................405
14.4.5 Remote Errors.............................................................................................................407
14.4.6 Returning to Manual Mode ("Local")........................................................................... 408
14.5 How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control...................................................... 409
14.5.1 How to Configure a Network....................................................................................... 410
14.5.2 How to Operate the Instrument Without a Network.....................................................416
14.5.3 How to Log on to the Network.....................................................................................416
14.5.4 How to Share Directories (only with Microsoft Networks)........................................... 418
14.5.5 How to Control the R&S ESW via the Web Browser Interface....................................419
14.5.6 How to Deactivate the Web Browser Interface............................................................420
14.5.7 How to Set Up Remote Desktop................................................................................. 421
14.5.8 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC.................................................... 427
14.5.9 How to Return to Manual Operation............................................................................428
15 Remote Commands in the Receiver Application............................ 429
15.1 Conventions Used in SCPI Command Descriptions..............................................429
15.2 Common Suffixes......................................................................................................430
15.3 Common Commands................................................................................................ 430
15.4 Application Selection................................................................................................435
15.5 Measurements and Result Displays........................................................................439
15.5.1 Measurement Control..................................................................................................439
15.5.2 Measurement Sequences........................................................................................... 443
15.5.3 Result Retrieval...........................................................................................................445
15.5.4 Bargraph Configuration............................................................................................... 450
15.5.5 Scan Configuration......................................................................................................453
15.5.6 Scan Table Configuration............................................................................................ 454

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15.5.7 Peak Search................................................................................................................462
15.5.8 Peak List..................................................................................................................... 467
15.5.9 Final Measurement (and Trace) Configuration............................................................472
15.5.10 Final Results............................................................................................................... 475
15.5.11 LISN Configuration......................................................................................................479
15.5.12 CISPR APD Measurement Configuration................................................................... 482
15.5.13 Programming Example: Performing a Sequence of Measurements........................... 482
15.6 Configuration.............................................................................................................484
15.6.1 Input Configuration......................................................................................................484
15.6.2 Output Configuration................................................................................................... 495
15.6.3 Frequency Configuration.............................................................................................503
15.6.4 Amplitude Configuration..............................................................................................506
15.6.5 Diagram Scale.............................................................................................................510
15.6.6 Bandwidth and Filter Configuration............................................................................. 511
15.6.7 Trigger Configuration...................................................................................................513
15.7 Analysis..................................................................................................................... 517
15.7.1 Result Display Configuration.......................................................................................517
15.7.2 Zoomed Displays........................................................................................................ 526
15.7.3 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................528
15.7.4 Markers....................................................................................................................... 537
15.7.5 Display and Limit Line Configuration...........................................................................560
15.8 Data Management..................................................................................................... 579
15.8.1 File Management........................................................................................................ 580
15.8.2 Items to Store..............................................................................................................586
15.8.3 Instrument Setting Management................................................................................. 589
15.8.4 Screenshots and Printouts.......................................................................................... 593
15.8.5 Notes Display.............................................................................................................. 604
15.8.6 Test Reports................................................................................................................ 605
15.8.7 Measurement Result Export........................................................................................617
15.8.8 Examples: Managing Data.......................................................................................... 618
15.9 General Instrument Setup........................................................................................ 620
15.9.1 Basic Instrument Setup............................................................................................... 621
15.9.2 Reference Frequency Configuration........................................................................... 622

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15.9.3 Calibration and Temperature Check............................................................................625
15.9.4 Transducers................................................................................................................ 629
15.9.5 Display Layout and Elements......................................................................................641
15.9.6 Measurement Channel Synchronization..................................................................... 648
15.9.7 Network and Remote Control Configuration............................................................... 660
15.9.8 System Configuration Check.......................................................................................667
15.9.9 Service Functions........................................................................................................673
15.10 Using the Status Register........................................................................................ 675
15.10.1 General Status Register Commands.......................................................................... 675
15.10.2 Reading Out the CONDition Part................................................................................ 676
15.10.3 Reading Out the EVENt Part.......................................................................................676
15.10.4 Controlling the ENABle Part........................................................................................677
15.10.5 Controlling the Negative Transition Part......................................................................678
15.10.6 Controlling the Positive Transition Part....................................................................... 678
15.11 Service Request........................................................................................................ 679
15.11.1 Initiate Service Request.............................................................................................. 679
15.11.2 Waiting for the Arrival of a Service Request................................................................681
15.11.3 Waiting Without Blocking the Keyboard and Mouse................................................... 683
15.11.4 Service Request Routine............................................................................................ 683
15.11.5 Reading Out the Output Buffer....................................................................................684
15.11.6 Reading Error Messages............................................................................................ 685
15.11.7 Evaluation of SCPI Status Registers...........................................................................685
15.11.8 Evaluation of Event Status Register............................................................................686
15.12 Reference: GPIB Commands of Emulated HP Models.......................................... 687
15.12.1 Command Set of Models 8560E, 8561E, 8562E, 8563E, 8564E, 8565E, 8566A/B,
8568A/B, 8591E, 8594E, 71100C, 71200C, and 71209A........................................... 688
15.12.2 Special Features of the Syntax Parsing Algorithms for 8566A and 8568A Models.....711
15.12.3 Special Behavior of Commands..................................................................................712
15.12.4 Model-Dependent Default Settings............................................................................. 713
15.12.5 Data Output Formats...................................................................................................714
15.12.6 Trace Data Output Formats.........................................................................................714
15.12.7 Trace Data Input Formats........................................................................................... 714
15.12.8 GPIB Status Reporting................................................................................................714
15.13 Reference: Command Set of Emulated PSA Models............................................. 715

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15.14 Reference: Command Set of Emulated PXA Models............................................. 719
16 Maintenance....................................................................................... 722
16.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 722
17 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 724
17.1 Error Information.......................................................................................................724
17.2 Error Messages in Remote Control Mode...............................................................726
17.3 Troubleshooting Remote Operation........................................................................727
17.4 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Hints.................................................................... 728
17.5 System Recovery...................................................................................................... 729
17.6 Collecting Information for Support..........................................................................730
17.7 Contacting Customer Support.................................................................................732
List of Commands..............................................................................733
Index....................................................................................................747

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1 Preface
1.1 About This Manual
This user manual describes general instrument functions and settings common to all
applications and operating modes in the R&S ESW. Furthermore, it provides all the
information specific to EMI measurements in the receiver application.
All other operating modes and applications are described in the specific application
manuals.
The main focus in this manual is on the measurement results and the tasks required to
obtain them. The following topics are included:
●Welcome to the R&S ESW
Introduction to and getting familiar with the instrument
●Operating modes and applications
The concept of using multiple operating modes
●Measurements
Descriptions of the individual measurements in the receiver application, including
result types and configuration settings.
●Common measurement settings
Description of the measurement settings common to all measurement types with
their corresponding remote control commands
●Common measurement analysis and display functions
Description of the settings and functions provided to analyze results independently
of the measurement type with their corresponding remote control commands
●Data management
Description of general functions to handle data files (configuration and result data,
not I/Q data)
●General instrument setup
Description of general instrument settings and functions that are independent of
the current operating mode
●Network and remote operation
Information on setting up the instrument in a network and operating it remotely.
●Remote commands
Remote commands required to configure and run measurements in a remote envi-
ronment, sorted by tasks
Remote commands required to set up the environment and to perform common
tasks on the instrument, sorted by tasks
Programming examples demonstrate the use of many commands and can usually
be executed directly for test purposes
●Maintenance
Information on tasks required to maintain operability of the instrument
●Troubleshooting
Hints and tips on how to handle errors
About This Manual

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●List of commands
Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
●Index
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys] Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
Filenames, commands,
program code
Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
tion marks.
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions
When operating the instrument, several alternative methods may be available to per-
form the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen is described.
Any elements that can be activated by touching can also be clicked using an addition-
ally connected mouse. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or
the on-screen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating pro-
cedures.
The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the
touchscreen, a mouse pointer in the display, or a key on the instrument or on a key-
board.
1.2.3 Notes on Screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

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The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

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

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

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https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
3.4 Instrument Security Procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S ESW in secure areas. It is avail-
able for download on the Internet.
3.5 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
3.6 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S ESW. It also lists the
options and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-
acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/esw
3.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment
(OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/esw
3.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers,
etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/esw
Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.