Rohde & Schwarz FSV3-K6 User manual

R&S®FSV3-K6
Pulse Measurement Option
User Manual
User Manual
Version 01
1178942602
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This manual applies to the following R&S®FSV3000 and R&S®FSVA3000 models with firmware version
1.10 and higher:
●R&S®FSV3004 (1330.5000K04)
●R&S®FSV3007 (1330.5000K07)
●R&S®FSV3013 (1330.5000K13)
●R&S®FSV3030 (1330.5000K30)
●R&S®FSV3044 (1330.5000K43)
●R&S®FSVA3004 (1330.5000K05)
●R&S®FSVA3007 (1330.5000K08)
●R&S®FSVA3013 (1330.5000K14)
●R&S®FSVA3030 (1330.5000K31)
●R&S®FSVA3044 (1330.5000K44)
The following firmware options are described:
●R&S FSV/A-K6 (1346.3330.xx)
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
1.2 About this Manual......................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation...................................................................9
2 Welcome to the Pulse Measurements Application........................... 11
2.1 Starting the Pulse Application................................................................................... 11
2.2 Understanding the Display Information....................................................................12
3 Measurements and Result Displays...................................................15
3.1 Pulse Parameters........................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Evaluation Methods for Pulse Measurements..........................................................29
4 Measurement Basics........................................................................... 42
4.1 Parameter Definitions................................................................................................. 42
4.2 Pulse Detection........................................................................................................... 45
4.3 Parameter Spectrum Calculation...............................................................................47
4.4 Basics on Input from I/Q Data Files...........................................................................50
4.5 Trace Evaluation..........................................................................................................51
5 Configuration........................................................................................56
5.1 Configuration Overview..............................................................................................56
5.2 Signal Description.......................................................................................................58
5.3 Input and Output Settings.......................................................................................... 61
5.4 Frontend Settings....................................................................................................... 65
5.5 Trigger Settings...........................................................................................................71
5.6 Data Acquisition..........................................................................................................76
5.7 Sweep Settings............................................................................................................79
5.8 Pulse Detection........................................................................................................... 80
5.9 Pulse Measurement Settings..................................................................................... 83
5.10 Automatic Settings..................................................................................................... 90
6 Analysis................................................................................................ 91
6.1 Result Configuration...................................................................................................91
6.2 Display Configuration...............................................................................................107

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6.3 Markers...................................................................................................................... 108
6.4 Trace Configuration.................................................................................................. 115
6.5 Trace / Data Export Configuration........................................................................... 120
6.6 Export Functions.......................................................................................................121
7 Export Functions................................................................................126
8 How to Perform Measurements in the Pulse Application.............. 130
8.1 How to Perform a Standard Pulse Measurement................................................... 130
8.2 How to Configure a Limit Check for a Pulse Measurement.................................. 131
8.3 How to Export Table Data.........................................................................................132
9 Remote Commands for Pulse Measurements.................................134
9.1 Introduction............................................................................................................... 134
9.2 Common Suffixes......................................................................................................139
9.3 Activating Pulse Measurements.............................................................................. 140
9.4 Signal Description.....................................................................................................143
9.5 Input/Output Settings................................................................................................146
9.6 Frontend Configuration............................................................................................ 152
9.7 Triggering Measurements........................................................................................ 159
9.8 Data Acquisition........................................................................................................166
9.9 Pulse Detection......................................................................................................... 168
9.10 Configuring the Pulse Measurement.......................................................................171
9.11 Configuring and Performing Sweeps......................................................................177
9.12 Configuring the Results........................................................................................... 182
9.13 Configuring the Result Display................................................................................246
9.14 Configuring Standard Traces...................................................................................253
9.15 Working with Markers...............................................................................................258
9.16 Retrieving Results.....................................................................................................270
9.17 Retrieving Marker Results........................................................................................331
9.18 Deprecated Commands............................................................................................ 332
9.19 Programming Example: Pulse Measurement......................................................... 334
Annex.................................................................................................. 340
A Reference: ASCII File Export Format............................................... 341

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B Effects of Large Gauss Filters.......................................................... 343
C I/Q Data File Format (iq-tar)...............................................................344
C.1 I/Q Parameter XML File Specification......................................................................345
C.2 I/Q Data Binary File................................................................................................... 348
List of Commands (Pulse).................................................................350
Index....................................................................................................367

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1 Preface
This chapter provides safety-related information, an overview of the user documenta-
tion and the conventions used in the documentation.
1.1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S FSV/A user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S FSV/A product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/FSV3000
1.1.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S FSV/A and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-
mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc.
A printed version is delivered with the instrument. A PDF version is available for down-
load on the Internet.
1.1.2 User Manuals and Help
Separate user manuals are provided for the base unit and the firmware applications:
●Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-
mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
●Firmware application manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of a firmware application, includ-
ing remote control commands. Basic information on operating the R&S FSV/A is
not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S FSV/A. The help
offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and
the firmware applications.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
Documentation Overview

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

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1.2 About this Manual
This Pulse Measurements User Manual provides all the information specific to the
application. All general instrument functions and settings common to all applications
and operating modes are described in the main R&S FSV/A User Manual.
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 Pulse Measurements Application
Introduction to and getting familiar with the application
●Measurements and Result Displays
Details on supported measurements and their result types
●Measurement Basics
Background information on basic terms and principles in the context of the mea-
surement
●Configuration + Analysis
A concise description of all functions and settings available to configure measure-
ments and analyze results with their corresponding remote control command
●How to Perform Measurements in the Pulse Application
The basic procedure to perform each measurement and step-by-step instructions
for more complex tasks or alternative methods
●Remote Commands for Pulse Measurements
Remote commands required to configure and perform Pulse measurements in a
remote environment, sorted by tasks
(Commands required to set up the environment or to perform common tasks on the
instrument are provided in the main R&S FSV/A User Manual)
Programming examples demonstrate the use of many commands and can usually
be executed directly for test purposes
●List of remote commands
Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
●Index
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys] Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

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Convention Description
Filenames, commands,
program code
Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
tion marks.
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions
When operating the instrument, several alternative methods may be available to per-
form the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen is described.
Any elements that can be activated by touching can also be clicked using an addition-
ally connected mouse. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or
the on-screen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating pro-
cedures.
The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the
touchscreen, a mouse pointer in the display, or a key on the instrument or on a key-
board.
1.3.3 Notes on Screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Conventions Used in the Documentation