Rohde & Schwarz Smart Instruments UP300 User manual

11/2007

Copyright R&S UP300/350
E-1147.2759.00 1-2 Operating Manual, 11/2007
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ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Test and Measurement Division
Mühldorfstraße 15
81671 München, Germany
4th edition 11/2007
Printed in Germany.
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R&S UP300/350 Chapter Overview
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Chapter Overview
General
Content of the Manuals for the Audio Analyzer R&S UP300/350
Data Sheet
Safety Instructions
Certificate of Quality
EC Certificate of Conformity
Support Center Addresses
List of Rohde & Schwarz Offices
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Control Elements
Chapter 3
Putting the R&S UP300/350 into Operation
Chapter 4
Getting Started – Measurement Example
Chapter 5
Manual Operating Concept
Chapter 6
Working with the R&S UP300/350
Chapter 7
Instrument Interfaces
Chapter 8
Error Messages
Chapter 9
Index

Content of the Manuals R&S UP300/350
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Content of the Manuals
Introduction
This operating manual provides information about:
Technical characteristics of the instrument
Putting into operation
Basic operating procedures and control elements
Operation via menus
In the introduction, a typical R&S UP300/350 measurement is described.
The operating manual also contains information about maintenance and
troubleshooting based on the warnings and error messages issued by the
instrument.

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Table of Contents
Chapter Overview............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Content of the Manuals................................................................................................................... 1-4
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 1-5
Data Sheet ...................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Analyzer................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Analog audio inputs ..................................................................................................... 1-11
Digital audio inputs (model R&S UP350 only) ............................................................. 1-11
Measurement functions ............................................................................................... 1-12
Filters ........................................................................................................................... 1-14
FFT analyzer................................................................................................................ 1-15
Generator................................................................................................................................. 1-15
Analog audio outputs ................................................................................................... 1-15
Digital audio outputs (model R&S UP350 only)........................................................... 1-15
Signals .........................................................................................................................1-15
Sweep .......................................................................................................................... 1-17
Display of results ..................................................................................................................... 1-17
Units ............................................................................................................................. 1-17
Graphical display of results.......................................................................................... 1-17
Audio monitor............................................................................................................... 1-17
Digital audio protocol (model R&S UP350 only).......................................................... 1-18
General specifications ................................................................................................. 1-18
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 1-21
Certificate of Quality ..................................................................................................................... 1-31
EC Certificate of Conformity ........................................................................................................ 1-32
Support Center Address............................................................................................................... 1-33
List of Rohde & Schwarz Offices.................................................................................................1-34
1Introduction................................................................................................. 1-35
1.1 Application Range of the R&S UP300/350 .......................................................................... 1-35
1.2 Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................... 1-36
1.3 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 1-36
2Control Elements ........................................................................................ 2-37
2.1 Front View .............................................................................................................................. 2-37
2.2 Rear View: R&S UP300/350 .................................................................................................. 2-38
2.3 Rear View: R&S UP350 (Digital Interface)........................................................................... 2-39
3Putting the R&S UP300/350 into Operation .............................................. 3-40
3.1 Unpacking the R&S UP300/350 ............................................................................................ 3-40

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3.2 Setting up the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 3-40
3.3 Connecting the R&S UP300/350 to the AC Line ................................................................. 3-42
3.4 Switching On the R&S UP300/350 ....................................................................................... 3-42
3.5 Function Test ......................................................................................................................... 3-43
3.6 EMC ......................................................................................................................................... 3-43
3.7 Connecting a DUT.................................................................................................................. 3-44
3.8 Connecting an External Keyboard....................................................................................... 3-45
3.9 Connecting a USB Stick........................................................................................................ 3-46
4Getting Started............................................................................................ 4-47
4.1 Generator and Analyzer Settings......................................................................................... 4-47
5Manual Operating Concept ........................................................................ 5-51
5.1 Overview of Operating Steps ............................................................................................... 5-52
5.2 Making Entries from the Keypad.......................................................................................... 5-53
5.2.1 Numeric Keys............................................................................................................... 5-54
5.2.2 Main Menu Selection Keys .......................................................................................... 5-54
5.2.3 Rotary Knob ................................................................................................................. 5-55
5.2.4 Cursor Keys ................................................................................................................. 5-55
5.2.5 Function Keys .............................................................................................................. 5-55
5.2.6 Action Keys .................................................................................................................. 5-56
5.2.7 BACK/SYS Key............................................................................................................ 5-56
5.3 Screen Display ....................................................................................................................... 5-57
5.3.1 Display Area................................................................................................................. 5-58
5.3.2 Menu Area ................................................................................................................... 5-60
5.3.3 Function Area............................................................................................................... 5-60
5.4 Calling and Changing the Menus......................................................................................... 5-61
5.5 Setting the Parameters ......................................................................................................... 5-63
5.5.1 Direct Selection of Instrument Functions..................................................................... 5-63
5.5.2 Toggling a Setting ........................................................................................................ 5-63
5.5.3 Selecting Settings ........................................................................................................ 5-64
5.5.4 Entering Numerical Parameters................................................................................... 5-65
5.5.4.1 Entry with the Numeric Keys ............................................................. 5-65
5.5.4.2 Entry with the Cursor Keys and Rotary Knob ................................... 5-67
5.6 Overview of all Menus and Functions ................................................................................. 5-69
5.6.1 Generator..................................................................................................................... 5-69
5.6.1.1 FUNCTIONS Menu ........................................................................... 5-69
5.6.1.2 SINE Menu ........................................................................................ 5-69
5.6.1.3 NOISE Menu ..................................................................................... 5-70
5.6.1.4 MULTISINE Menu ............................................................................. 5-70
5.6.1.5 SINE BURST Menu........................................................................... 5-71
5.6.1.6 MOD DIST Menu............................................................................... 5-71
5.6.1.7 DFD Menu......................................................................................... 5-71

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5.6.1.8 POLARITY TEST Menu .................................................................... 5-72
5.6.1.9 DC OFFSET Menu............................................................................ 5-72
5.6.1.10 SWEEP RMS Menu .......................................................................... 5-73
5.6.1.11 SWEEP RMS SELECTIVE Menu ..................................................... 5-74
5.6.1.12 SWEEP THD Menu........................................................................... 5-75
5.6.1.13 MONITOR Menu ............................................................................... 5-76
5.6.1.14 CONFIG Menu .................................................................................. 5-76
5.6.2 Analyzer ....................................................................................................................... 5-77
5.6.2.1 FUNCTIONS Menu ........................................................................... 5-77
5.6.2.2 FREQUENCY, DC, RMS Menu ........................................................ 5-78
5.6.2.3 PEAK Menu....................................................................................... 5-78
5.6.2.4 QUASI PEAK Menu .......................................................................... 5-79
5.6.2.5 RMS SELECTIVE Menu ................................................................... 5-79
5.6.2.6 FFT Menu.......................................................................................... 5-80
5.6.2.7 THD Menu......................................................................................... 5-80
5.6.2.8 DFD Menu......................................................................................... 5-81
5.6.2.9 PHASE Menu .................................................................................... 5-81
5.6.2.10 MOD DIST Menu............................................................................... 5-82
5.6.2.11 PROTOCOL Menu ............................................................................ 5-82
5.6.2.12 SAMPLE RATE Menu ....................................................................... 5-82
5.6.2.13 FILTER Menu.................................................................................... 5-83
5.6.2.14 CONFIG Menu .................................................................................. 5-83
5.6.3 Graph Menu ................................................................................................................. 5-84
5.6.3.1 GRAPH MODE Menu........................................................................ 5-84
5.6.3.2 X AXIS Menu..................................................................................... 5-84
5.6.3.3 Y AXIS Menu..................................................................................... 5-84
5.6.3.4 CURSORS Menu .............................................................................. 5-85
5.6.4 System menu (SYS Menu) .......................................................................................... 5-87
5.6.4.1 PRESET Menu.................................................................................. 5-87
5.6.4.2 STATE Menu..................................................................................... 5-87
5.6.4.3 FILE Menu......................................................................................... 5-87
5.6.4.4 CONFIG Menu .................................................................................. 5-88
5.6.4.5 SERVICE Menu ................................................................................ 5-88
5.6.4.6 INFO Menu........................................................................................ 5-88
5.6.4.7 CALIB Menu...................................................................................... 5-88
6Working with the R&S UP300/350.............................................................. 6-89
6.1 Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................... 6-89
6.1.1 Generator..................................................................................................................... 6-90
6.1.2 Analyzer ....................................................................................................................... 6-94
6.1.3 Graph ...........................................................................................................................6-97
6.1.4 System ......................................................................................................................... 6-97
6.2 Generator................................................................................................................................ 6-98
6.2.1 Configuring Generator Parameters (CONFIG)............................................................ 6-99
6.2.1.1 Selecting the Generator Type – Analog/Digital (R&S UP350 only) 6-101
6.2.1.2 Analog Generator............................................................................ 6-102

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6.2.1.2.1 Selecting the Generator Bandwidth ................................................ 6-102
6.2.1.2.2 Selecting the Reference Potential of the Output Signal.................. 6-103
6.2.1.2.3 Activating/Deactivating the Generator Output ................................ 6-104
6.2.1.2.4 Selecting the Type of the Level Range Switchover ........................ 6-105
6.2.1.3 Digital Generator (R&S UP350 only) .............................................. 6-107
6.2.1.3.1 Selecting the Sample Frequency of the Output Signal ................... 6-107
6.2.1.3.2 Entering the Sample Frequency Offset........................................... 6-108
6.2.1.3.3 Setting the Validity Bit ..................................................................... 6-108
6.2.1.3.4 Selecting the Valid Number of Bits in the Output Signal................. 6-109
6.2.1.3.5 Selecting the Interface Protocol ...................................................... 6-109
6.2.2 Setting the Generator Signal Type (FUNCTIONS).................................................... 6-110
6.2.2.1 Selecting Generator Functions ....................................................... 6-112
6.2.2.2 Configuring Signal Parameters ....................................................... 6-113
6.2.2.2.1 SINE (Sinewave Signal).................................................................. 6-114
6.2.2.2.2 NOISE (Noise Signal) ..................................................................... 6-119
6.2.2.2.3 MULTISINE (Multitone Signal)........................................................ 6-122
6.2.2.2.4 SINE BURST (Sine Burst Signal) ................................................... 6-132
6.2.2.2.5 MOD DIST (Two-Tone Signal in Accordance with IEC) ................. 6-138
6.2.2.2.6 DFD (Difference Frequency Signal)................................................ 6-144
6.2.2.2.7 POLARITY TEST (Polarization Test Signal)................................... 6-150
6.2.2.2.8 DC OFFSET (DC Voltage Component) .......................................... 6-152
6.2.2.2.9 SWEEP RMS .................................................................................. 6-154
6.2.2.2.10 SWEEP RMS SELECTIVE ............................................................. 6-171
6.2.2.2.11 SWEEP THD ................................................................................... 6-190
6.2.3 Audio Monitoring Output (MONITOR) ....................................................................... 6-209
6.3 Analyzer................................................................................................................................ 6-212
6.3.1 Configuring the Analyzer (CONFIG).......................................................................... 6-213
6.3.1.1 Selecting the Analyzer Type – Analog/Digital (R&S UP350 only) .. 6-215
6.3.1.2 Analog Analyzer .............................................................................. 6-216
6.3.1.2.1 Selecting the Analyzer Bandwidth .................................................. 6-216
6.3.1.2.2 Selecting the Reference Potential of the Input Signal .................... 6-217
6.3.1.2.3 Selecting the Signal Source............................................................ 6-218
6.3.1.2.4 Selecting the Signal Coupling ......................................................... 6-219
6.3.1.2.5 Selecting the Measurement Range Selection Mode....................... 6-220
6.3.1.2.6 Selecting the Measurement Channel.............................................. 6-221
6.3.1.3 Digital Analyzer (R&S UP350 only)................................................. 6-222
6.3.1.3.1 Selecting the Sample Frequency of the Input Signal...................... 6-222
6.3.1.3.2 Selecting the Input Signal ............................................................... 6-223
6.3.1.3.3 Selecting the Valid Number of Bits in the Input Signal ................... 6-223
6.3.2 Setting the Measurement Functions (FUNCTIONS) ................................................. 6-224
6.3.2.1 Selecting the Measurement Functions............................................ 6-226
6.3.2.2 Configuring the Measurement Parameters..................................... 6-227
6.3.2.2.1 FREQUENCY, DC, RMS ................................................................ 6-228
6.3.2.2.2 PEAK (Peak Value)......................................................................... 6-237
6.3.2.2.3 QUASI PEAK (Quasi Peak Value) .................................................. 6-243
6.3.2.2.4 RMS SELECTIVE (Selective RMS value)....................................... 6-246
6.3.2.2.5 FFT (Frequency-Domain Display, Spectrum) ................................. 6-251
6.3.2.2.6 THD, THD+N, SINAD (Total Harmonic Distortion) ......................... 6-259
6.3.2.2.7 POLARITY (Polarity Test) ............................................................... 6-267
6.3.2.2.8 DFD (Difference Frequency Distortion) .......................................... 6-268
6.3.2.2.9 PHASE (Measuring the Phase Difference Between Channels) ..... 6-272
6.3.2.2.10 MOD DIST (Modulation Distortion) ................................................. 6-275
6.3.2.2.11 PROTOCOL (Protocol Analysis), (R&S UP350 only) ..................... 6-278
6.3.2.2.12 SAMPLE RATE (Sample Frequency), (R&S UP350 only).............. 6-281

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6.3.3 Configuring the Filters (FILTER)................................................................................ 6-282
6.3.3.1 Selecting the Filters......................................................................... 6-283
6.3.4 Starting and Stopping the Measurements ................................................................. 6-285
6.4 Graph Menu.......................................................................................................................... 6-286
6.4.1 Selecting the Display Mode (GRAPH MODE) ........................................................... 6-287
6.4.1.1 Selecting the Display Parameters................................................... 6-288
6.4.1.2 Selecting the Display Mode............................................................. 6-290
6.4.2 Scaling the X Axis (X AXIS)....................................................................................... 6-292
6.4.2.1 Setting the Display Range............................................................... 6-293
6.4.2.2 Selecting the Display Mode............................................................. 6-295
6.4.3 Scaling the Y Axis (Y AXIS)....................................................................................... 6-296
6.4.3.1 Setting the Display Range............................................................... 6-297
6.4.3.2 Selecting the Display Mode............................................................. 6-299
6.4.4 Trace Analysis Using Cursors (CURSORS).............................................................. 6-300
6.4.4.1 Configuring the X Cursors............................................................... 6-301
6.4.4.1.1 Activating/Deactivating the X Cursors............................................. 6-302
6.4.4.1.2 Assigning the X Cursors to a Trace (Ch 1 or Ch 2) ........................ 6-303
6.4.4.1.3 Positioning the X Cursors on a Maximum....................................... 6-303
6.4.4.1.4 Manual Positioning the X Cursors................................................... 6-305
6.4.4.1.5 Zooming the Display Area............................................................... 6-307
6.4.4.2 Configuring the Y Cursors............................................................... 6-309
6.4.4.2.1 Activating/Deactivating the Y Cursors............................................. 6-310
6.4.4.2.2 Manual Positioning the Y Cursors................................................... 6-311
6.4.4.2.3 Zooming the Display Area............................................................... 6-312
6.4.5 Full-Screen Display.................................................................................................... 6-314
6.5 System Menu (SYS Menu key)............................................................................................ 6-316
6.5.1 Instrument Default Setting (PRESET Menu) ............................................................. 6-317
6.5.1.1 Selecting and Calling the Instrument Default Setting ..................... 6-318
6.5.1.2 Start the Remote Control Manually................................................. 6-319
6.5.2 Displaying the Current Instrument Setting (STATE Menu)........................................ 6-320
6.5.3 User-Defined Settings (FILE Menu) .......................................................................... 6-322
6.5.3.1 Saving and Loading a User-Defined Settings................................. 6-323
6.5.3.2 Printing out a Screenshot................................................................ 6-325
6.5.3.3 Saving the Measurement Results ................................................... 6-327
6.5.4 System Settings (CONFIG Menu) ............................................................................. 6-328
6.5.4.1 Setting the Date and Time .............................................................. 6-329
6.5.4.2 Selecting an Internal or External Reference Sources..................... 6-331
6.5.4.3 Configuring the Instrument Interfaces............................................. 6-332
6.5.4.4 Setting the Screen Saver Mode ...................................................... 6-334
6.5.4.5 Selecting the Internal or External Monitors ..................................... 6-336
6.5.5 Service Functions (SERVICE Menu)......................................................................... 6-337
6.5.5.1 Performing the Selftests.................................................................. 6-337
6.5.6 System Information (INFO Menu).............................................................................. 6-338
6.5.6.1 Displaying the Module Data ............................................................ 6-339
6.5.6.2 Displaying the Instrument Statistics ................................................ 6-339
6.5.6.3 Displaying the System Messages ................................................... 6-340
6.5.7 Adjustment Functions (CALIB Menu) ........................................................................ 6-341

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6.5.7.1 Starting the Auto Adjustment of the Generator Module .................. 6-342
6.5.7.2 Starting the Auto Adjustment of the Analyzer Module .................... 6-342
6.5.7.3 Starting the Auto Adjustment of the R&S UP300/350..................... 6-343
7Instrument Interfaces ............................................................................... 7-344
7.1 Keyboard Connector (KEYB).............................................................................................. 7-344
7.2 Monitor Connector (MON)................................................................................................... 7-344
7.3 Reference Input and Output (10 MHz In/Out).................................................................... 7-345
7.4 USB Interface (PC, DEV) ..................................................................................................... 7-345
7.5 Audio Monitoring Output (MON OUT) ............................................................................... 7-345
8Error Messages......................................................................................... 8-346
8.1 System Messages................................................................................................................ 8-346
8.2 Warnings Indicating Impermissible Operating States..................................................... 8-347
9Index .......................................................................................................... 9-349

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Data Sheet
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Analyzer
Analog audio inputs
Frequency range DC/10 Hz to 80 kHz
Frequency response 10 Hz to 20 Hz ±0.1 dB
(referenced to 1 kHz) 20 Hz to 22 kHz ±0.05 dB
22 kHz to 40 kHz ±0.1 dB
40 kHz to 80 kHz ±0.25 dB
BNC connectors 2 channels, floating, selectable AC/DC coupling, channel 1 on
front panel, channel 2 on rear panel
Maximum input voltage rms, sinewave 33 V
Measurement ranges in steps of 6 dB 0.4 V to 50 V
(max. input 33 V)
Input impedance inner/outer conductor to ground 100 k
Crosstalk attenuation frequency < 20 kHz, 600 
source impedance
> 100 dB
Common-mode rejection at 50 Hz, Vin < 3 V
at 1 kHz, Vin < 3 V
at 16 kHz, Vin < 3 V
> 80 dB
> 75 dB
> 60 dB
Generator output each input channel switchable to the other generator output
channel
Digital audio inputs (model R&S UP350 only)
BNC connector unbalanced, grounded, on rear panel
Impedance 75 
Input level (Vpp) 100 mV to 5 V
Optical input TOSLINK
Channels 1, 2, or both
Audio bits 16 to 24
Sampling rate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
96 kHz, 192 kHz

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Format professional and consumer
Measurement functions
RMS value, wideband
Error limits measurement speed AUTO, at
1 kHz sine, AC coupling
measurement speed AUTO
FAST
±0.1 dB, additional error with
DC coupling
±0.1 % of measurement range
±0.1 dB additional error
Integration time AUTO FAST/AUTO VALUE 5 ms/50 ms, at least 1 cycle
1 ms to 10 s
Noise with A filter, 600 source
impedance
with CCIR unweighting filter,
600 source impedance
< 2 µV
< 4 µV
Filters weighting filters and sets of predefined octave and third-octave
filters; up to 3 filters can be combined
RMS value, selective
Error limits ±0.2 dB
Bandwidth (-3 dB) Relative
Absolute
1%, 3%, 1/3 octave,
1/12 octave, value
minimum BW 10 Hz
10 Hz to fmax/5
Selectivity 100 dB
Frequency setting fixed through entered value or
autotuning
Peak value
Measurement pos. peak, neg. peak,
peak-to-peak, absolute peak
Error limits at 1 kHz ±0.2 dB
Interval 20 ms to 10 s
Filters weighting filters and sets of predefined octave and third-octave
filters; up to 3 filters can be combined
Quasi-peak
Measurement in accordance with CCIR 468-4
Error limits analyzer bandwidth 22 kHz in accordance with CCIR 468-4
Noise with CCIR weighting filter,
600 source impedance
<12 µV
Filters weighting filters and sets of predefined octave and third-octave
filters; up to 3 filters can be combined

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DC voltage
Voltage range 0 V to ±33 V
Error limits ± (1 % of measured value +
0.5 % of measurement range)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
Fundamental 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency tuning fixed through entered value,
auto-tuning to input signal
Weighted harmonics up to 80 kHz any combination of d2 to d9
Error limits harmonics < 50 kHz
harmonics < 80 kHz
±0.7 dB
±1 dB
Inherent distortion fundamental 1 kHz
fundamental 20 Hz to 5 kHz
fundamental 5 kHz to 15 kHz
fundamental 15 kHz to 20 kHz
< -100 dB
< -90 dB
< -85 dB
< -80 dB
Spectrum bar graph showing signal and distortion
THD+N and SINAD
Fundamental 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency tuning fixed through entered value,
auto-tuning to input signal
Bandwidth weighting filters and sets of predefined octave and third-octave
filters; up to 3 filters can be combined
Error limits bandwidth < 22 kHz
bandwidth < 80 kHz
±0.8 dB
±1.4 dB
Inherent distortion bandwidth 20 Hz to 22 kHz,
fundamental 1 kHz
bandwidth 20 Hz to 22 kHz,
fundamental 20 Hz to 5 kHz
bandwidth 20 Hz to 80 kHz,
fundamental 20 Hz to 20 kHz
< -95 dB + 4 µV
< -90 dB + 4 µV
< 80 dB + 8 µV
Spectrum post-FFT of filtered signal
Difference frequency distortion
(DFD)
Measurement method in accordance with IEC 268-3
or IEC 118
Frequency range difference frequency
center frequency
80 Hz to 2 kHz
200 Hz to 80 kHz
Error limits fcenter < 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Inherent distortion DFD d2, fcenter < 20 kHz
DFD d3, 5 kHz < fcenter < 20 kHz
< -105 dB
< -90 dB

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Spectrum bar graph showing signal and distortion
Modulation distortion (MOD DIST)
Frequency range lower frequency
upper frequency
30 Hz to 2.7 kHz
8 × flower to 20 kHz
Error limits ±0.5 dB
Inherent distortion flower = 60 Hz,
4 kHz < fupper < 15 kHz
flower = 60 Hz,
15 kHz < fupper < 20 kHz
input voltage 4 V
input voltage > 4 V
< -85 dB
< -80 dB
< -75 dB
Spectrum bar graph showing signal and distortion
Frequency
Frequency range 20 Hz to 80 kHz
Error limits measurement time 10 s
measurement time 1 s
±10 ppm
±100 ppm
Phase
Frequency range analyzer bandwidth 22 kHz
analyzer bandwidth 80 kHz
20 Hz to 22 kHz
80 Hz to 80 kHz
Error limits f < 20 kHz, both channels with
same range
±1°
Polarity test
Measurement polarity of unsymmetrical input
signal
Display positive/negative
Filters
For all analog and digital analyzers. Up to three filters can be
combined. All filters are digital filters with a coefficient accuracy
of 32 bit floating point.
Weighting filters A weighting
C message
CCITT
CCIR unweighted
CCIR 1k weighted
CCIR 2k weighted
deemphasis 50/15, 50, 75, J.17
IEC/IEEE tuner
Set of third-octave and octave filters

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FFT analyzer
Frequency range DC to 80 kHz
FFT size 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, 16 k points
Window functions rectangular, Hann, Blackman-
Harris, Rife-Vincent 1 to 3,
Hamming, flat top,
Kaiser (= 12)
Resolution 16 k points, bandwidth 22 kHz 2.93 Hz
Averaging exponential or normal 1 to 256
Generator
Analog audio outputs
BNC connectors 2 channels, electronic, floating (max. 0.2 V peak referenced to
ground) or grounded, short-circuit-proof, max. current 120 mA
with external feed
channel 1 on front panel, channel 2 on rear panel
Voltage range sine, open-circuit 0.1 mV to 7.5 V (Vrms)
Source impedance 27 
Crosstalk attenuation f < 20 kHz > 100 dB
Load impedance > 200 
Common-mode rejection at 1 kHz > 50 dB
Digital audio outputs
(model R&S UP350 only)
Frequency limits specified for the signals apply to a sampling
rate of 48 kHz. For other sampling rates, limits are calculated in
accordance with the following formula: fnew = f48kHz × sampling
rate/48 kHz.
BNC connectors unbalanced, transformer coupling, on rear panel
Impedance 75 , short-circuit-proof
Output level (Vpp) into 75 0.5 V
Optical output TOSLINK
Channels 1, 2, or both
Audio bits 16 to 24
Sampling rate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
96 kHz, 192 kHz
Format professional and consumer
Signals

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Sine
Frequency range 2 Hz to 80 kHz
Error limits at 1 kHz ±0.1 dB
Frequency response (ref. to 1 kHz) 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Inherent distortion THD+N measurement bandwidth 20 Hz
to 22 kHz
< -90 dB
Sweep parameters frequency, level
MOD DIST for measuring modulation distortion
Frequency range lower frequency
upper frequency
30 Hz to 2700 Hz
8 × flower to 39.95 kHz
Level ratio (LF:UF) selectable from 10:1 to 1:1
Error limits ±0.5 dB
Inherent distortion at 60 Hz, 7 kHz, level ratio 4:1
other settings; fupper < 20 kHz
< -90 dB
< -84 dB
DFD for measuring difference frequency distortion
Frequency range difference frequency
center frequency
80 Hz to 2 kHz
200 Hz to 39.95 kHz
Error limits ±0.5 dB
Inherent distortion DFD d2, 7 kHz < fcenter < 20 kHz
DFD d3, 7 kHz < fcenter < 20 kHz
< -105 dB
< -90 dB
Multisine
Frequency range 2.4 Hz to 80 kHz
Minimum frequency spacing bandwidth 22 kHz 2.4 Hz
Dynamic range referenced to peak value 100 dB
Characteristics 1 to 17 spectral lines, level,
start phase and frequency
selectable for each line
Sine burst
Burst time 1 signal period up to 60 s
Interval time burst time up to 60 s
Low level zero to burst level, absolute or
relative to burst
Noise
Distribution Gaussian, triangular,
rectangular
Polarity test signal

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SINE2BURST signal 1.2 kHz
ON-TIME 1 cycle
INTERVAL 2 cycles
Sweep
Generator function Sine
Sweep parameters frequency and/or level
Sweep spacing linear, logarithmic
Sweep Modes Single, continuous
Coupled analyzer functions RMS; RMS Sel.; THD(N)
Sweep Points X-Axis
Z-Axis (Freq. & Ampl. Sweep)
2 to 1024
1 to 10
Display of results
Units
Level (analog) V, dBu, dBV, dBm and dBr (ratio to reference value)
Level (digital) FS, %FS, dBFS and dBr (ratio to reference value)
Distortion % or dB
Frequency Hz
Phase deg
Graphical display of results
Display modes spectrum plot
curve plot
bar graph
lists of results
Display functions autoscale
x-axis zoom
full-screen and part-screen mode
2 vertical, 2 horizontal cursor lines
search function for max. values
Audio monitor
Headphone connector 3.5 mm jack
Output voltage < 2 V

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Output current < 20 mA
Source impedance 10 , short-circuit-proof
Recommended headphone
impedance
600 
Digital audio protocol
(model R&S UP350 only)
Generator
Validity bit NONE, L+R
Channel status data predefined masks for
professional or consumer
format in acc. with IEC 60958
Analyzer
Display of protocol bits validity bit L or R
channel status bits mnemonic display of data
fields, predefined settings for
professional or consumer
format in acc. with IEC 60958;
automatically detected
error indication block errors, sequence errors,
preamble errors
Clock rate measurement error limits ±50 ppm
General specifications
Interfaces
USB host printer; USB stick A plug, protocol version 1.1
USB device device-specific command set,
remote control via Windows
driver (Windows XP/2000)
B plug, protocol version 1.1
Connector for external monitor
(VGA)
15-pin D-Sub female
Keyboard connector PS/2 female
Display
Type 5.4“ active TFT color display
Resolution 320 × 240 pixels
Max. refresh rate 10 pictures/s, nominal
Power supply
Input voltage range autoranging 100 V to 240 V (AC),
50 Hz to 60 Hz
Power consumption < 120 VA

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Ambient conditions
Operating temperature range meets EN 60068-2-1/2 +5 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature range -20 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity meets EN 60068-2-78
(non-condensing)
95 % at +40 °C
Mechanical resistance
Sinusoidal vibration meets EN 60068-2-6,
EN 61010-1 and
MIL-T-28800D class 5
5 Hz to 150 Hz,
max. 2g at 55 Hz,
55 Hz to 150 Hz:
0.5g constant
Random vibration meets EN 60068-2-64 10 Hz to 500 Hz: 1.9g
Shock meets EN 60068-2-27 and
MIL-STD-810
shock spectrum
Electromagnetic compatibility meets EN 55011 class B and
EN 61326 (EMC Directive of
EU (89/336/EEC))
EMI field strength 10 V/m
Safety EN 61010-1/IEC 61010-1, UL
3111-1; CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
Dimensions (W × H × D) 219 mm × 147 mm × 350 mm
Weight 9 kg

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