Rohde & Schwarz FSW43 User manual

R&S®FSW
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
User Manual
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Test & Measurement

This manual applies to the following R&S®FSW models with firmware version 2.00 and higher:
●R&S®FSW8 (1312.8000K08)
●R&S®FSW13 (1312.8000K13)
●R&S®FSW26 (1312.8000K26)
●R&S®FSW43 (1312.8000K43)
●R&S®FSW50 (1312.8000K50)
●R&S®FSW67 (1312.8000K67)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®-B4, OCXO (1313.0703.02)
●R&S®-B10, external generator control (1313.1622.02)
●R&S®-B13, high-pass filter (1313.0761.02)
●R&S®-B17, digital baseband interface (1313.0784.02)
●R&S®-B21, external mixer (1313.1100.26)
●R&S®-B24, preamplifier (1313.0832.13/26)
●R&S®-B25, electronic attenuator (1313.0990.02)
●R&S®-B28, bandwidth extension (1313.1645.02)
●R&S®-B40 bandwidth extension (1313.0861.02) / R&S®-U40 (1313.52505.02)
●R&S®-B80 bandwidth extension (1313.0878.02) / R&S®-U80 (1313.5211.02)
●R&S®-B160 bandwidth extension (1313.1668.02) / R&S®-U160 (1313.3754.02)
●R&S®-B320 bandwidth extension (1313.7172.02) / R&S®-U320 (1313.7189.02)
●R&S®-B500 (1313.4296.02)
●R&S®-B71, analog baseband interface (1313.1651.13/26, 1313.6547.02)
The firmware of the instrument makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open
Source Acknowledgement" on the user documentation CD-ROM (included in delivery).
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing.
© 2014 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone]
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Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®FSW is abbreviated as R&S FSW. R&S MultiView is abbreviated
as MultiView.

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Contents
1Preface.................................................................................................. 15
1.1 About this Manual....................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 16
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................17
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................17
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................18
2Welcome to the R&S FSW................................................................... 19
3Getting Started..................................................................................... 20
3.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 20
3.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 20
3.1.2 Windows Operating System..........................................................................................27
3.1.3 Connecting USB Devices..............................................................................................30
3.1.4 Connecting an External Monitor....................................................................................31
3.1.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection.......................................................................33
3.1.6 Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings.................................................................... 37
3.1.7 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode.............................................................. 37
3.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................39
3.2.1 Front Panel View...........................................................................................................39
3.2.2 Rear Panel View........................................................................................................... 52
3.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 58
3.3.1 Measuring a Basic Signal..............................................................................................59
3.3.2 Displaying a Spectrogram............................................................................................. 61
3.3.3 Activating Additional Measurement Channels...............................................................62
3.3.4 Performing Sequential Measurements..........................................................................65
3.3.5 Setting and Moving a Marker........................................................................................ 66
3.3.6 Displaying a Marker Peak List.......................................................................................67
3.3.7 Zooming into the Display...............................................................................................68
3.3.8 Saving Settings............................................................................................................. 71
3.3.9 Printing and Saving Results.......................................................................................... 73
3.4 Operating the Instrument........................................................................................... 73
3.4.1 Understanding the Display Information......................................................................... 74

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3.4.2 Accessing the Functionality...........................................................................................83
3.4.3 Changing the Focus...................................................................................................... 83
3.4.4 Entering Data................................................................................................................ 83
3.4.5 Displaying Results.........................................................................................................85
3.4.6 Getting Help.................................................................................................................. 92
3.4.7 Remote Control............................................................................................................. 94
4Applications and Operating Modes....................................................96
4.1 R&S MultiView............................................................................................................. 97
4.2 Available Applications................................................................................................98
4.3 Selecting the Operating Mode................................................................................. 103
4.4 Starting an Application.............................................................................................104
4.5 Running a Sequence of Measurements.................................................................. 105
4.5.1 The Sequencer Concept............................................................................................. 105
4.5.2 Sequencer Settings.....................................................................................................107
4.5.3 How to Set Up the Sequencer.....................................................................................108
5Measurements.................................................................................... 110
5.1 Available Measurement Functions.......................................................................... 110
5.2 Basic Measurements................................................................................................ 115
5.2.1 How to Perform a Basic Sweep Measurement........................................................... 115
5.2.2 Measurement Examples - Measuring a Sinusoidal Signal..........................................116
5.2.3 Measurement Example – Measuring Levels at Low S/N Ratios................................. 119
5.2.4 Measurement Examples - Measuring Signal Spectra with Multiple Signals............... 123
5.2.5 Measurement Examples in Zero Span........................................................................129
5.3 Channel Power and Adjacent-Channel Power (ACLR) Measurement..................135
5.3.1 About Channel Power Measurements........................................................................ 136
5.3.2 Channel Power Results...............................................................................................136
5.3.3 Channel Power Basics................................................................................................ 138
5.3.4 Channel Power Configuration..................................................................................... 148
5.3.5 MSR ACLR Configuration........................................................................................... 158
5.3.6 How to Perform Channel Power Measurements.........................................................172
5.3.7 Measurement Examples............................................................................................. 176
5.3.8 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.................................................... 182
5.3.9 Reference: Predefined CP/ACLR Standards.............................................................. 183

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5.4 Carrier-to-Noise Measurements...............................................................................184
5.4.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................184
5.4.2 Carrier-to-Noise Results..............................................................................................185
5.4.3 Carrier-to-Noise Configuration.................................................................................... 186
5.4.4 How to Determine the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio............................................................. 187
5.5 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement (OBW)............................................................ 188
5.5.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................188
5.5.2 OBW Results...............................................................................................................190
5.5.3 OBW Configuration..................................................................................................... 191
5.5.4 How to Determine the Occupied Bandwidth............................................................... 193
5.5.5 Measurement Example............................................................................................... 193
5.6 Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) Measurement..................................................... 194
5.6.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................194
5.6.2 Typical Applications.................................................................................................... 195
5.6.3 SEM Results............................................................................................................... 195
5.6.4 SEM Basics.................................................................................................................198
5.6.5 SEM Configuration...................................................................................................... 208
5.6.6 How to Perform a Spectrum Emission Mask Measurement........................................225
5.6.7 Measurement Example: Multi-SEM Measurement......................................................230
5.6.8 Reference: SEM File Descriptions.............................................................................. 231
5.7 Spurious Emissions Measurement......................................................................... 238
5.7.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................238
5.7.2 Spurious Emissions Measurement Results.................................................................239
5.7.3 Spurious Emissions Basics......................................................................................... 240
5.7.4 Spurious Emissions Measurement Configuration....................................................... 242
5.7.5 How to Perform a Spurious Emissions Measurement.................................................248
5.7.6 Reference: ASCII Export File Format (Spurious)........................................................ 249
5.8 Statistical Measurements (APD, CCDF).................................................................. 251
5.8.1 About the Measurements............................................................................................ 251
5.8.2 Typical Applications.................................................................................................... 251
5.8.3 APD and CCDF Results..............................................................................................252
5.8.4 APD and CCDF Basics - Gated Triggering................................................................. 254
5.8.5 APD and CCDF Configuration.................................................................................... 255

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5.8.6 How to Perform an APD or CCDF Measurement........................................................261
5.8.7 Examples.................................................................................................................... 262
5.8.8 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.................................................... 265
5.9 Time Domain Power Measurement..........................................................................265
5.9.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................265
5.9.2 Time Domain Power Results.......................................................................................265
5.9.3 Time Domain Power Basics - Range Definition Using Limit Lines..............................266
5.9.4 Time Domain Power Configuration............................................................................. 267
5.9.5 How to Measure Powers in the Time Domain.............................................................268
5.9.6 Measurement Example............................................................................................... 268
5.10 Harmonic Distortion Measurement......................................................................... 269
5.10.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................270
5.10.2 Harmonic Distortion Basics......................................................................................... 270
5.10.3 Harmonic Distortion Results........................................................................................273
5.10.4 Harmonic Distortion Configuration.............................................................................. 273
5.10.5 How to Determine the Harmonic Distortion.................................................................275
5.11 Third Order Intercept (TOI) Measurement...............................................................275
5.11.1 About the TOI Measurement.......................................................................................276
5.11.2 TOI Basics...................................................................................................................276
5.11.3 TOI Results................................................................................................................. 280
5.11.4 TOI Configuration........................................................................................................281
5.11.5 How to Determine the Third Order Intercept............................................................... 282
5.11.6 Measurement Example – Measuring the R&S FSW's Intrinsic Intermodulation......... 283
5.12 AM Modulation Depth Measurement....................................................................... 285
5.12.1 About the Measurement..............................................................................................285
5.12.2 AM Modulation Depth Results.....................................................................................285
5.12.3 AM Modulation Depth Configuration........................................................................... 286
5.12.4 Optimizing and Troubleshooting the Measurement.................................................... 287
5.12.5 How to Determine the AM Modulation Depth..............................................................288
5.13 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Measurement (R&S FSW-K54).....................288
5.13.1 About the EMI Measurement...................................................................................... 288
5.13.2 EMI Measurement Results..........................................................................................289
5.13.3 EMI Measurement Basics........................................................................................... 290

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5.13.4 EMI Measurement Configuration................................................................................ 299
5.13.5 EMI Result Analysis.................................................................................................... 306
5.13.6 How to Perform EMI Measurements........................................................................... 306
5.13.7 Measurement Example: Measuring Radio Frequency Interference............................308
5.13.8 Optimizing and Troubleshooting EMI Measurements................................................. 310
6Common Measurement Settings...................................................... 312
6.1 Configuration Overview............................................................................................312
6.2 Data Input and Output.............................................................................................. 314
6.2.1 Receiving Data Input and Providing Data Output....................................................... 314
6.2.2 Input Source Settings..................................................................................................318
6.2.3 Power Sensors............................................................................................................321
6.2.4 External Generator Control (Option R&S FSW-B10).................................................. 331
6.2.5 External Mixer (Option R&S FSW-B21)...................................................................... 358
6.2.6 Output Settings........................................................................................................... 381
6.3 Frequency and Span Configuration........................................................................ 384
6.3.1 Impact of the Frequency and Span Settings............................................................... 385
6.3.2 Frequency and Span Settings.....................................................................................387
6.3.3 How To Define the Frequency Range.........................................................................391
6.3.4 How to Move the Center Frequency through the Frequency Range...........................392
6.3.5 How to Keep the Center Frequency Stable.................................................................392
6.4 Amplitude and Vertical Axis Configuration............................................................ 393
6.4.1 Impact of the Vertical Axis Settings.............................................................................393
6.4.2 Amplitude Settings...................................................................................................... 395
6.4.3 Scaling the Y-Axis....................................................................................................... 399
6.4.4 How to Optimize the Amplitude Display...................................................................... 401
6.5 Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Configuration...........................................................402
6.5.1 Impact of the Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Settings...................................................402
6.5.2 Bandwidth, Filter and Sweep Settings........................................................................ 408
6.5.3 Reference: List of Available RRC and Channel Filters............................................... 416
6.6 Trigger and Gate Configuration...............................................................................418
6.6.1 Basics of Triggering and Gated Measurements..........................................................419
6.6.2 Trigger and Gate Settings........................................................................................... 425
6.6.3 How to Configure a Triggered and Gated Measurement............................................ 434

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6.6.4 How to Output a Trigger Signal...................................................................................436
6.7 Adjusting Settings Automatically............................................................................437
7Common Analysis and Display Functions...................................... 440
7.1 Result Display Configuration...................................................................................440
7.1.1 Basic Evaluation Methods...........................................................................................440
7.1.2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid.......................................................442
7.2 Zoomed Displays...................................................................................................... 447
7.2.1 Single Zoom Versus Multiple Zoom............................................................................ 447
7.2.2 Zoom Functions.......................................................................................................... 448
7.2.3 How to Zoom Into a Diagram...................................................................................... 449
7.3 Trace Configuration.................................................................................................. 451
7.3.1 Basics on Setting up Traces....................................................................................... 452
7.3.2 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................464
7.3.3 How to Configure Traces............................................................................................ 477
7.4 Marker Usage.............................................................................................................482
7.4.1 Basics on Markers and Marker Functions...................................................................483
7.4.2 Marker Configuration...................................................................................................493
7.4.3 Marker Function Configuration....................................................................................507
7.4.4 How to Work With Markers......................................................................................... 519
7.4.5 Measurement Example: Measuring Harmonics Using Marker Functions................... 522
7.5 Display and Limit Lines............................................................................................ 523
7.5.1 Basics on Display Lines.............................................................................................. 524
7.5.2 Basics on Limit Lines.................................................................................................. 524
7.5.3 Settings and Functions for Display and Limit Lines ................................................... 527
7.5.4 How to Work with Display and Limit Lines.................................................................. 534
8Data Management.............................................................................. 538
8.1 Restoring the Default Instrument Configuration (Preset)..................................... 538
8.1.1 Factory Default Configuration..................................................................................... 539
8.2 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode........................................................540
8.3 Storing and Recalling Instrument Settings and Measurement Data.................... 542
8.3.1 Quick Save/Quick Recall.............................................................................................543
8.3.2 Configurable Storage and Recall................................................................................ 545
8.3.3 How to Save and Load Instrument Settings................................................................551

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8.4 Importing and Exporting Measurement Results for Evaluation........................... 553
8.4.1 Import/Export Functions.............................................................................................. 554
8.4.2 How to Export Trace Data and Numerical Results......................................................555
8.4.3 How to Export a Peak List...........................................................................................556
8.4.4 Reference: ASCII File Export Format..........................................................................557
8.5 Creating Screenshots of Current Measurement Results and Settings................560
8.5.1 Print and Screenshot Settings.....................................................................................560
8.5.2 How to Store or Print Screenshots of the Display....................................................... 564
9General Instrument Setup................................................................. 565
9.1 Basics on Alignment.................................................................................................565
9.2 Basics on Transducer Factors.................................................................................566
9.3 General Instrument Settings.................................................................................... 568
9.3.1 Reference Frequency Settings....................................................................................568
9.3.2 Transducer Settings.................................................................................................... 571
9.3.3 Alignment Settings...................................................................................................... 576
9.3.4 System Configuration Settings....................................................................................577
9.3.5 Service Functions........................................................................................................583
9.4 Display Settings........................................................................................................ 590
9.4.1 General Display Settings.............................................................................................591
9.4.2 Displayed Items...........................................................................................................592
9.4.3 Display Theme and Colors..........................................................................................596
9.5 External Monitor Settings.........................................................................................600
9.6 How to Configure the Basic Instrument Settings.................................................. 601
9.6.1 How to Perform a Self Test......................................................................................... 602
9.6.2 How to Align the Instrument........................................................................................ 602
9.6.3 How to Align the Touchscreen.................................................................................... 603
9.6.4 How to Install an R&S FSW Option.............................................................................603
9.6.5 How to Update the Instrument Firmware.................................................................... 603
9.6.6 How to Configure the Transducer............................................................................... 604
9.6.7 How to Configure the Colors for Display and Printing.................................................606
9.6.8 How to Work with the Soft Front Panels..................................................................... 607
10 Network and Remote Operation....................................................... 609
10.1 Remote Control Basics.............................................................................................609

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10.1.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols................................................................... 609
10.1.2 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).....................................614
10.1.3 VISA Libraries............................................................................................................. 614
10.1.4 Messages....................................................................................................................615
10.1.5 SCPI Command Structure...........................................................................................616
10.1.6 Command Sequence and Synchronization.................................................................624
10.1.7 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 627
10.1.8 General Programming Recommendations..................................................................644
10.2 GPIB Languages....................................................................................................... 645
10.3 The IECWIN Tool....................................................................................................... 647
10.4 Network and Remote Control Settings................................................................... 648
10.4.1 General Network Settings........................................................................................... 649
10.4.2 GPIB Settings..............................................................................................................650
10.4.3 Compatibility Settings..................................................................................................652
10.4.4 LXI Settings.................................................................................................................655
10.5 How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control...................................................... 657
10.5.1 How to Configure a Network....................................................................................... 658
10.5.2 How to Operate the Instrument Without a Network.....................................................664
10.5.3 How to Log on to the Network.....................................................................................664
10.5.4 How to Share Directories (only with Microsoft Networks)........................................... 666
10.5.5 How to Set Up Remote Desktop................................................................................. 667
10.5.6 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC.................................................... 674
10.5.7 How to Return to Manual Operation............................................................................675
11 Remote Commands........................................................................... 676
11.1 Conventions used in SCPI Command Descriptions.............................................. 676
11.2 Common Suffixes......................................................................................................677
11.3 Common Commands................................................................................................ 677
11.4 Selecting the Operating Mode and Application..................................................... 682
11.4.1 Selecting the Mode and Applications.......................................................................... 682
11.4.2 Performing a Sequence of Measurements..................................................................687
11.4.3 Programming Example: Performing a Sequence of Measurements........................... 690
11.5 Configuring and Performing Measurements.......................................................... 692
11.5.1 Performing Measurements..........................................................................................692

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11.5.2 Configuring Power Measurements..............................................................................695
11.5.3 Measuring the Channel Power and ACLR.................................................................. 700
11.5.4 Measuring the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio......................................................................... 726
11.5.5 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 727
11.5.6 Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask....................................................................729
11.5.7 Measuring Spurious Emissions...................................................................................765
11.5.8 Analyzing Statistics (APD, CCDF).............................................................................. 778
11.5.9 Measuring the Time Domain Power............................................................................787
11.5.10 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.............................................................................795
11.5.11 Measuring the Third Order Intercept Point..................................................................799
11.5.12 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................801
11.5.13 Remote Commands for EMI Measurements...............................................................803
11.5.14 List Evaluations........................................................................................................... 811
11.5.15 Measuring the Pulse Power........................................................................................ 816
11.6 Configuring the Result Display................................................................................821
11.6.1 General Window Commands...................................................................................... 821
11.6.2 Working with Windows in the Display......................................................................... 822
11.6.3 Examples: Configuring the Result Display.................................................................. 827
11.7 Setting Basic Measurement Parameters.................................................................830
11.7.1 Defining the Frequency and Span...............................................................................830
11.7.2 Configuring Bandwidth and Sweep Settings............................................................... 836
11.7.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis (Amplitude, Scaling)......................................................844
11.7.4 Configuring Triggered and Gated Measurements.......................................................850
11.7.5 Adjusting Settings Automatically................................................................................. 860
11.7.6 Configuring the Data Input and Output....................................................................... 864
11.8 Analyzing Measurements (Basics).......................................................................... 907
11.8.1 Zooming into the Display.............................................................................................907
11.8.2 Configuring the Trace Display and Retrieving Trace Data..........................................909
11.8.3 Working with Markers..................................................................................................928
11.8.4 Configuring Display and Limit Lines............................................................................975
11.9 Managing Settings and Results...............................................................................990
11.9.1 General Data Storage and Loading Commands......................................................... 991
11.9.2 Selecting the Items to Store........................................................................................ 997

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11.9.3 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings.................................................................. 1000
11.9.4 Storing or Printing Screenshots................................................................................ 1005
11.9.5 Storing Measurement Results...................................................................................1011
11.9.6 Examples: Managing Data........................................................................................ 1015
11.10 Configuring the R&S FSW......................................................................................1018
11.10.1 Configuring the Reference Frequency...................................................................... 1018
11.10.2 Calibration and Temperature Checks....................................................................... 1022
11.10.3 Working with Transducers.........................................................................................1025
11.10.4 Customizing the Screen Layout................................................................................ 1028
11.10.5 Configuring the Network and Remote Control.......................................................... 1035
11.10.6 Checking the System Configuration..........................................................................1038
11.10.7 Using Service Functions........................................................................................... 1043
11.11 Using the Status Register...................................................................................... 1044
11.11.1 General Status Register Commands........................................................................ 1045
11.11.2 Reading Out the CONDition Part.............................................................................. 1045
11.11.3 Reading Out the EVENt Part.....................................................................................1046
11.11.4 Controlling the ENABle Part......................................................................................1047
11.11.5 Controlling the Negative Transition Part................................................................... 1047
11.11.6 Controlling the Positive Transition Part..................................................................... 1048
11.12 Commands for Remote Instrument Operation..................................................... 1048
11.13 Emulating Other Instruments' Commands........................................................... 1049
11.13.1 Setting up Instrument Emulation............................................................................... 1049
11.13.2 Reference: GPIB Commands of Emulated HP Models.............................................1053
11.13.3 Reference: Command Set of Emulated PSA Models................................................1081
11.14 Commands for Compatibility................................................................................. 1085
11.15 Programming Examples......................................................................................... 1087
11.15.1 Programming Example: Performing a Basic Frequency Sweep............................... 1088
11.15.2 Service Request........................................................................................................1090
12 Maintenance..................................................................................... 1099
13 Optimizing and Troubleshooting....................................................1100
13.1 Error Information.....................................................................................................1100
13.2 Error Messages in Remote Control Mode.............................................................1102
13.3 Troubleshooting Remote Operation......................................................................1103

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13.4 Minimizing the Measurement Duration................................................................. 1104
13.5 Improving Averaging Results................................................................................ 1104
13.6 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Hints.................................................................. 1105
13.7 Obtaining Technical Support................................................................................. 1105
List of remote commands (base unit)............................................ 1107
Index..................................................................................................1124

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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 FSW. Furthermore, it provides all the
information specific to RF measurements in the Spectrum 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 FSW
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 Spectrum 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 perform measurements in a remote
environment, 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
●List of Commands
About this Manual

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Alphahabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
●Index
1.2 Documentation Overview
The user documentation for the R&S FSW consists of the following parts:
●Printed Getting Started manual
●Online Help system on the instrument
●Documentation CD-ROM with:
– Getting Started
– User Manuals for base unit and firmware applications
– Service Manual
– Release Notes
– Data sheet and product brochures
Online Help
The Online Help is embedded in the instrument's firmware. It offers quick, context-sen-
sitive access to the complete information needed for operation and programming.
Online help is available using the icon on the toolbar of the R&S FSW.
Web Help
The web help provides online access to the complete information on operating the
R&S FSW and all available options, without downloading. The content of the web help
corresponds to the user manuals for the latest product version. The web help is availa-
ble from the R&S FSW product page at http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/
FSW.html > Downloads > Web Help.
Getting Started
This manual is delivered with the instrument in printed form and in PDF format on the
CD. It provides the information needed to set up and start working with the instrument.
Basic operations and handling are described. Safety information is also included.
The Getting Started manual in various languages is also available for download from
the Rohde & Schwarz website, on the R&S FSW product page at http://www2.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/FSW.html.
User Manuals
User manuals are provided for the base unit and each additional (firmware) application.
The user manuals are available in PDF format - in printable form - on the Documenta-
tion CD-ROM delivered with the instrument. In the user manuals, all instrument func-
tions are described in detail. Furthermore, they provide a complete description of the
remote control commands with programming examples.
Documentation Overview

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The user manual for the base unit provides basic information on operating the
R&S FSW in general, and the Spectrum application in particular. Furthermore, the soft-
ware functions that enhance the basic functionality for various applications are descri-
bed here. An introduction to remote control is provided, as well as information on main-
tenance, instrument interfaces and troubleshooting.
In the individual application manuals, the specific instrument functions of the applica-
tion are described in detail. For additional information on default settings and parame-
ters, refer to the data sheets. Basic information on operating the R&S FSW is not inclu-
ded in the application manuals.
All user manuals are also available for download from the Rohde & Schwarz website,
on the R&S FSW product page at http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSW.html.
Service Manual
This manual is available in PDF format on the Documentation CD-ROM delivered with
the instrument. It describes how to check compliance with rated specifications, instru-
ment function, repair, troubleshooting and fault elimination. It contains all information
required for repairing the R&S FSW by replacing modules.
Release Notes
The release notes describe the installation of the firmware, new and modified func-
tions, eliminated problems, and last minute changes to the documentation. The corre-
sponding firmware version is indicated on the title page of the release notes.
The most recent release notes are also available for download from the Rohde &
Schwarz website, on the R&S FSW product page at http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/
product/FSW.html > Downloads > Firmware.
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 names are written in capital letters.
File names, commands,
program code
File names, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

Preface
R&S®FSW
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Convention Description
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 describing how to operate the instrument, several alternative methods may be
available to perform 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 additionally 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 procedures.
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.
Conventions Used in the Documentation

Welcome to the R&S FSW
R&S®FSW
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2Welcome to the R&S FSW
The R&S FSW is a new high-performance Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum ana-
lyzer developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering low phase noise,
wide analysis bandwidth and straightforward and intuitive operation, the analyzer
makes measurements fast and easy.
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the instrument pro-
vides, including remote control operation. The latest version is available for download
at the product homepage (http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSW.html).

Getting Started
R&S®FSW
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3 Getting Started
Note: the following chapters are identical to those in the printed R&S FSW Getting
Started manual.
●Preparing for Use....................................................................................................20
●Instrument Tour.......................................................................................................39
●Trying Out the Instrument....................................................................................... 58
●Operating the Instrument........................................................................................ 73
3.1 Preparing for Use
●Putting into Operation............................................................................................. 20
●Windows Operating System....................................................................................27
●Connecting USB Devices........................................................................................30
●Connecting an External Monitor..............................................................................31
●Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection.................................................................33
●Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings.............................................................. 37
●Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode........................................................ 37
3.1.1 Putting into Operation
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S FSW for
the first time.
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" at the beginning of this manual or
on the documentation CD-ROM, in addition to the safety instructions in the follow-
ing sections. Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating condi-
tions.
Risk of instrument damage
Note that the general safety instructions also contain information on operating condi-
tions that will prevent damage to the instrument. The instrument's data sheet may con-
tain additional operating conditions.
Preparing for Use