Rohde & Schwarz EVSF1000 User manual

R&S®EVSF1000
VHF/UHF Nav/Flight
Analyzer
Getting Started
Getting Started
Version 04
1178640402
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This document describes the following R&S EVSF1000 models with firmware ver-
sion 1.20 or later:
●R&S EVSF1000 (1330.0008.02)
Furthermore, it covers the following options:
●R&S EVSF1-B4 Slide-in option (1330.1404.02)
●R&S EVSF1-Z1 Tray (1330.1410.02)
●R&S EVSF1-Z2 Service adapter (1330.1427.02)
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Contents
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Contents
1 For Your Safety...................................................................... 5
2 Documentation Overview......................................................6
3 Key Features.......................................................................... 8
4 Preparing for Use...................................................................9
5 Instrument Tour................................................................... 15
6 Operating Basics................................................................. 24
Index..................................................................................... 33

Contents
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For Your Safety
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1 For Your Safety
Intended use
The R&S EVSF1000 is a level and modulation analyzer for installation in flight
inspection aircraft. It performs measurements on ILS, VOR and marker beacon
ground stations during startup, maintenance and servicing and analyzes ATC
COM signals. The instrument’s mechanical and electrical design and high sensi-
tivity make it ideal for state-of-the-art flight inspection. In addition, the
R&S EVSF1000 performs specialized, drone-based measurements on terrestrial
navigation systems.
The product documentation helps you to use the R&S EVSF1000 safely and effi-
ciently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the "Basic Safety Instruc-
tions" brochure. Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other
users.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the
potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or dam-
age caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●The printed "Basic Safety Instructions" brochure provides safety information in
many languages and is delivered with the R&S EVSF1000.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.

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2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S EVSF1000 user documentation.
You find it on the product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/EVSF1000
2.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S EVSF1000 and describes how to set up and start working
with the product. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
2.2 User Manuals and Help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides
an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control
commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instru-
ment interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started
manual.
The contents of the user manual are also available as online help on the
R&S EVSF1000.
2.3 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa-
tion. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S EVSF1000. It
also lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional acces-
sories.
Data Sheets and Brochures

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The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific
characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/evsf/
2.5 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg-
ment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur-
rent 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/software/EVSF1000.
Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)

Key Features
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3 Key Features
The R&S EVSF1000 offers the following key features:
●Detailed analysis of ILS, VOR and Marker Beacon ground measurements
(based on ICAO Doc. 8071 and ICAO Annex 10)
●Analysis of air traffic control (ATC) communications signals
●High measurement rate, at 100 data records/s
●Two identical signal processing units for parallel measurement of Localizer
and Glidepath
●Compact, robust design (ARINC 404)
●Simple remote operation via standard interfaces
●Software options for specific use cases
●Integrated data recording

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4 Preparing for Use
Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information
Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the
data sheet to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument. Read
and observe the basic safety instructions provided with the instrument, in
addition to the safety instructions in the following sections. In particular:
●Do not open the instrument casing.
Risk of injury due to falling instrument
Be careful when mounting or unmounting the instrument in a rack. If you do
not mount it correctly, as described in the documentation, the instrument
can fall down and injure you.
Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
Specific operating conditions are required to ensure accurate measure-
ments and to avoid damage to the instrument. Observe the information on
appropriate operating conditions provided in the basic safety instructions
and the instrument's data sheet.
4.1 Unpacking and Checking the R&S EVSF1000
Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory
lists for the various items. Check the instrument for any damage. If there is dam-
age, immediately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument. Make sure not
to discard the box and packing material.
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Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transpor-
ted or shipped later, you can use the material to protect the control ele-
ments and connectors.
Risk of instrument damage during transportation and shipment
Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during
transportation and shipment can damage the instrument.
●Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection
is provided.
●When shipping an instrument, use the original packaging. If it is not
available, allow for sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from
moving around inside the box. Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to
protect it from electrostatic charging.
●Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical
effects during transportation.
Accessory list
The instrument comes with the following accessories:
●AC/DC power supply with cable
●XLR connection cable
●Printed Getting Started manual
4.2 Setting Up the Instrument
The R&S EVSF1000 can be operated in a variety of places without detrimental
effects on its features. Even the movement caused by transportation or mobile
use does not impair its functioning.
Setting Up the Instrument

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Risk of instrument damage due to environmental conditions
The R&S EVSF1000 is designed to provide a protected environment for the
measurement setup. However, observe the allowed environmental condi-
tions concerning temperature, humidity and mechanical stress described in
the R&S EVSF1000 data sheet and the general safety instructions to avoid
damage to the devices.
Ensure that the airflow perforations are unimpeded.
If your R&S EVSF1000 comes with the optional tray for rack installation,
start with Chapter 4.2.3, "Installing the R&S EVSF1000 in a Rack",
on page 12.
4.2.1 Connecting the R&S EVSF1000 to the Board Power
The R&S EVSF1000 is connected to the board power (11 V DC to 32 V DC) of
the flight inspection plane or the drone.
The R&S EVSF1000 is inline with DO-160G, Section 16, Category A. (200 ms DC
power interruption without reboot of R&S EVSF1000 for a minimum of 20 V DC
input.)
Risk of electric shock
Insufficient insulation and exceeding the current limitation of external power
supplies for safety extra-low DC voltage (SELV) can lead to electric shock.
Be sure to meet the requirements for reinforced/double insulation in accord-
ance with DIN/EN/IEC 61010 (UL 3111, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1)
orDIN/EN/IEC 60950 (UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950). Provide current limi-
tation in accordance with DIN EN 61010-1 Appendix F2.1.
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4.2.2 Connecting Devices for Signal Input and Output
1. Connect the RF input connector (RX 1 IN/RX 2 IN) with the receiving antenna
(see Chapter 5.2.4, "RX 1 In / RX 2 In", on page 19).
2. Connect any other required connectors for input or output, such as GPS or
PPS signals (see Chapter 5.1, "Front Panel", on page 15 and Chapter 5.2,
"Rear Panel", on page 17).
4.2.3 Installing the R&S EVSF1000 in a Rack
The R&S EVSF1000 is meant for use in a flight inspection plane or a drone. For a
stable setup, you can connect the R&S EVSF1000 to an optional installation tray
that you insert in the flight inspection rack.
Using the connector plate, you can remove and replace the R&S EVSF1000
quickly and easily. While the tray remains connected to the aircraft permanently,
you can remove the R&S EVSF1000 quickly and easily, without having to discon-
nect all cables from the instrument individually.
This setup requires an R&S EVSF1000 with the following options:
●Slide-in hardware (R&S EVSF1-B4)
●Installation tray with connector (R&S EVSF1-Z1)
The 60 mm perforations allow you to mount external fans to the tray.
To mount the R&S EVSF1000 on an installation tray
1. WARNING! Risk of injury due to falling instrument. Be careful when mounting
or unmounting the instrument in a rack. If the instrument falls down it can
injure you.
Insert the installation tray into the flight inspection rack. Make sure it lies in the
rack straight and securely.
2. Fasten the tray in the rack by inserting 5 mm flattop screws from the top of the
tray through the rack. Fasten 3 screws through the perforations on the left,
and 3 screws through one of the two rows on the right in Figure 4-1. Use only
the indicated perforations for rack-mounting to ensure the mechanical strength
of the tray.
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Figure 4-1: Perforations for installation in the rack
3. Connect the ARINC connector of the tray to the board power supply and any
other devices required for signal input or output, such as the receiving
antenna, the GPS receiver, or the PPS signal.
For a description of the pin assignment, see Table 5-1.
4. Place the bottom of the R&S EVSF1000 on top of the installation tray.
5. Insert the ARINC connector of the tray to the female connector on the
R&S EVSF1000.
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6. Make sure the curved offsets of the metal plate on the instrument lay securely
on the knobs at the front of the tray.
7. Fasten the knobs on the tray manually by twisting them clock-wise.
The instrument is ready for operation.
Service adapter
If you need to operate a R&S EVSF1000 with the slide-in hardware outside
an aircraft, you can use the optional service adapter (R&S EVSF1-Z2) to
connect a power supply and any other signal input and output devices. The
service adapter combines an ARINC connector as described in Figure 5-3
with the common connectors provided on the rear panel of a conventional
R&S EVSF1000.
4.3 Starting the R&S EVSF1000
After connecting the power supply, or the ARINC connector with an active power
supply, R&S EVSF1000 starts immediately.
Starting the R&S EVSF1000

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5 Instrument Tour
5.1 Front Panel
Figure 5-1: R&S EVSF1000 - Front panel view
1 = Display
2 = USB Connectors (2x)
3 = AF Out
4 = Carry Handle
Front Panel

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5.1.1 Display
The display shows a basic set of measurement and configuration settings.
5.1.2 USB Connectors (2x)
The front panel provides two female USB connectors (USB-A, 2.0 standard) to
connect devices like a memory stick or a USB keyboard.
The memory stick is used to store and reload instrument settings, to perform soft-
ware updates and to export measurement data.
A standard USB keyboard is used to configure the basic TCP/IP parameters.
For details, see chapter 4.1 Basic Configuration and Status Display in the user
manual.
5.1.3 AF Out
Connection of a headset with a 3.5 mm jack plug into the AF OUT plug.
5.1.4 Carry Handle
The carry handle is used to remove the R&S EVSF1000 from the flight inspection
rack in which the R&S EVSF1000 is mounted.
Front Panel

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5.2 Rear Panel
Figure 5-2: R&S EVSF1000 - Rear panel view (basic model, without R&S EVSF1-B4 option)
1 = LAN
2 = RS-232 GPS
3 = PPS In
4 = RX 1 In / RX 2 In
5 = Power Supply
Rear Panel

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If the R&S EVSF1000 is provided with the optional slide-in hardware
R&S EVSF1-B4 installed, the rear panel has an ARINC connector instead
of the individual connectors. See Chapter 5.2.6, "Optional ARINC Connec-
tor (R&S EVSF1-B4)", on page 20.
Figure 5-3: R&S EVSF1000 - Rear panel view with ARINC connector (slide-in option
R&S EVSF1-B4)
For the specification of the following interfaces, see the R&S EVSF1000 data
sheet.
●LAN (Ethernet)................................................................................................ 19
●RS-232 GPS................................................................................................... 19
●PPS In............................................................................................................. 19
●RX 1 In / RX 2 In............................................................................................. 19
●Power Supply.................................................................................................. 19
●Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)................................................ 20
●LF In (Baseband Input, R&S EVSF1-B4 only)................................................ 22
●Demod Out (Baseband Output, R&S EVSF1-B4 only)................................... 22
●AF Out (R&S EVSF1-B4 only)........................................................................ 22
●Trigger In (R&S EVSF1-B4 only).....................................................................22
●IP-Address Select (R&S EVSF1-B4 only)....................................................... 23
Rear Panel

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5.2.1 LAN (Ethernet)
Operate the R&S EVSF1000 remotely using the LAN connection (Fast Ethernet).
The LAN connection can also be used to stream measurement data. The data
transfer rate is 100 Mbit/s.
With a VNC Viewer session, hardkey and softkey tasks of R&S EVSF1000 can be
performed via shortcuts on a remote keyboard.
For details about remote control, see the "Remote Control" chapter in the user
manual.
5.2.2 RS-232 GPS
Connect a GPS receiver to the GPS RS-232 port (9-pin Sub-D plug), or if
R&S EVSF1-B4 is installed, to the ARINC connector (see Chapter 5.2.6,
"Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)", on page 20). The NMEA proto-
col data is read in and displayed in GPS mode.
5.2.3 PPS In
Connect a PPS signal of an external GPS device to the PPS input, or if
R&S EVSF1-B4 is installed, to the ARINC connector (see Chapter 5.2.6,
"Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)", on page 20) for precise syn-
chronization.
5.2.4 RX 1 In / RX 2 In
Connect the receiving antenna (max. +15 dBm) corresponding to the frequency
range to the RX-inputs, or if R&S EVSF1-B4 is installed, to the ARINC connector
(see Chapter 5.2.6, "Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)",
on page 20). The RF-inputs are designed as N-plugs.
5.2.5 Power Supply
Connect an external DC power source (11 V DC to 32 V DC) to the power supply
connection (POWER SUPPLY, XLR plug), or if R&S EVSF1-B4 is installed, to the
Rear Panel

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ARINC connector (see Chapter 5.2.6, "Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-
B4)", on page 20).
5.2.6 Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)
Optionally, the R&S EVSF1000 can be provided with an ARINC connector on the
rear panel instead of the individual connectors in the standard model (see Fig-
ure 5-3). This connector allows you to easily slide the R&S EVSF1000 out of a
flight inspection rack without having to disconnect all cables from the instrument
individually.
The ARINC connector provides connections to all input and output provided by
connectors on the standard R&S EVSF1000, as well as some additional signals.
Figure 5-4: Pin assignment of ARINC connector
Table 5-1: Pin assignment of ARINC connector
Pin Signal Description Cable type
1 SPEAKER+/
AUDIO Speaker/Audio Out (AF Out) single, AWG 20-24
2 SPEAKER-/
AUDIO_GND Speaker/Audio GND (AF Out) single, AWG 20-24
3 ADR_SEL_IN IP-Address-Select single, AWG 20-24
4 ETH_DO- LAN (Ethernet) 4x2 twisted paired,
AWG 20-24
5 ETH_DI- LAN (Ethernet) 4x2 twisted paired,
AWG 20-24
Rear Panel