Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100B User manual

R&S®SMBV100B
Vector Signal Generator
User Manual
User Manual
Version 03
1178446002
(;Ü\Ê2)

This document describes the R&S®SMBV100B, stock no. 1423.1003.02 and its options:
●R&S®SMBVB-B103/-KB106
●R&S®SMBVB-B1/-B1H
●R&S®SMBVB-B3
●R&S®SMBVB-B32
●R&S®SMBVB-B80
●R&S®SMBVB-B81
●R&S®SMBVB-K90
●R&S®SMBVB-K17
●R&S®SMBVB-K22/-K23/-K24
●R&S®SMBVB-K31
●R&S®SMBVB-K61
●R&S®SMBVB-K62
●R&S®SMBVB-K200
●R&S®SMBVB-K511/-K512/-K513
●R&S®SMBVB-K520
●R&S®SMBVB-K523/-K524
●R&S®SMBVB-K704
●R&S®SMBVB-K720
This manual describes firmware version FW 4.50.074.xx and later of the R&S®SMBV100B.
© 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com
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.
1178.4460.02 | Version 03 | R&S®SMBV100B
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SMBV100B is indicated as
R&S SMBVB. Linux® is abbreviated as Linux.

1171.1307.42 - 05
1
Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
electric shock, fire,
personal injury or instrument damage.
●
Do not open the instrument casing.
●
Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
●
Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
●
Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p
revenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
●
No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
●
Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
●
Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
●
Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.

1171.1307.42 - 05
2
Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen
Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
verhindern.
●
Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
●
Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
●
Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere
Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
●
Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere
Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
●
N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
●
Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
●
Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
●
Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces
documents aux autres utilisateurs.

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
3User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 23
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................23
1.2 For Your Safety............................................................................................................23
1.3 About This Manual...................................................................................................... 24
1.4 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 Getting Started Manual................................................................................................. 25
1.4.2 User Manuals and Help.................................................................................................25
1.4.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................. 26
1.4.4 Instrument Security Procedures....................................................................................26
1.4.5 Basic Safety Instructions...............................................................................................26
1.4.6 Data Sheets and Brochures.......................................................................................... 26
1.4.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).......................................... 26
1.4.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc..............................................27
2 Getting Started..................................................................................... 28
2.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 28
2.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 28
2.1.1.1 EMI Suppression...........................................................................................................29
2.1.1.2 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 29
2.1.1.3 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 30
2.1.1.4 Placing or Mounting the Instrument.............................................................................. 30
2.1.1.5 Connecting AC Power...................................................................................................32
2.1.1.6 Turning the Instrument On and Off................................................................................32
2.1.1.7 Functional Check.......................................................................................................... 34
2.1.1.8 Default Settings.............................................................................................................34
2.1.1.9 Checking the Supplied Options and Licenses...............................................................35
2.1.2 Linux Operating System................................................................................................35
2.1.3 Connecting USB Devices..............................................................................................36
2.1.4 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection.......................................................................37
2.1.4.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network....................................................................37
2.1.4.2 Using Computer Names (Hostnames).......................................................................... 38
2.1.4.3 Assigning the IP Address.............................................................................................. 39

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
4User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
2.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................40
2.2.1 Front Panel Tour............................................................................................................41
2.2.1.1 Touchscreen..................................................................................................................41
2.2.1.2 Keys.............................................................................................................................. 43
Utility Keys.................................................................................................................... 43
On/Standby................................................................................................................... 43
Function Keys............................................................................................................... 44
Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 44
Editing Keys.................................................................................................................. 44
Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................45
2.2.1.3 Connectors....................................................................................................................46
2.2.2 Rear Panel Tour............................................................................................................ 47
2.2.2.1 Connectors....................................................................................................................48
2.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 51
2.3.1 Generating an Unmodulated Carrier............................................................................. 52
2.3.2 Generating a Digitally Modulated Signal....................................................................... 53
2.3.3 Triggering the Instrument with an External Signal.........................................................56
2.3.4 Enabling and Configuring a Marker Signal....................................................................60
2.3.5 Verifying the Generated Signal with the Graphics Display............................................61
2.3.6 Saving and Recalling Settings...................................................................................... 64
2.3.7 Generating an EUTRA/LTE Signal................................................................................67
2.4 System Overview........................................................................................................ 70
2.4.1 Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept.............................................................. 70
2.4.2 Signal Flow at a Glance................................................................................................ 70
2.4.3 Internal Baseband Source ("Baseband" Block).............................................................71
2.4.4 Digital Baseband Input ("BB Input"Block)......................................................................72
2.4.5 Additional White Gaussian Noise ("AWGN" Block)....................................................... 72
2.4.6 "I/Q Stream Mapper" Block........................................................................................... 72
2.4.7 I/Q Modulator ("I/Q Mod" Block)....................................................................................72
2.4.8 Analog I/Q Output ("I/Q Analog" Block).........................................................................72
2.4.9 RF and Analog Modulations ("RF" Block)..................................................................... 73
2.4.10 Applications Examples of the R&S SMBV100B............................................................ 73
2.5 Instrument Control......................................................................................................73

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
5User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
2.5.1 Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument.....................................................................73
2.5.2 Means of Manual Interaction.........................................................................................74
2.5.3 Understanding the Display Information......................................................................... 75
2.5.3.1 Status Bar..................................................................................................................... 75
2.5.3.2 Block Diagram...............................................................................................................76
2.5.3.3 Taskbar..........................................................................................................................77
2.5.3.4 Additional Display Characteristics.................................................................................78
2.5.4 Accessing the Functionality...........................................................................................79
2.5.5 Entering Data................................................................................................................ 80
2.5.5.1 Entering Numeric Parameters.......................................................................................81
2.5.5.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters.............................................................................. 81
2.5.5.3 Undo and Redo Actions................................................................................................ 81
2.5.6 Getting Information and Help........................................................................................ 82
2.5.7 Remote Control............................................................................................................. 83
2.5.8 Remote Operation over VNC........................................................................................ 84
3 Configuring the Internal Baseband Source....................................... 85
3.1 Overview of the Signal Generation Modes............................................................... 85
3.2 How to Access the Functions in the Baseband Domain......................................... 86
3.3 Generating Signals According to Digital Standards................................................87
3.4 Common Functions and Settings in the Baseband Domain...................................89
3.4.1 Basics on Signals, Modulation Types and Filters Used the Baseband Domain............89
3.4.1.1 Data, Clock and Control Signals and Sources in the Baseband................................... 89
Internal Modulation Data............................................................................................... 90
Clock Signals................................................................................................................ 91
Control Signals..............................................................................................................92
3.4.1.2 Regular Marker Output Signals.....................................................................................94
Marker Modes............................................................................................................... 94
Delaying Marker Signals............................................................................................... 96
3.4.1.3 Baseband Trigger Signals.............................................................................................96
Trigger Sources.............................................................................................................97
Impact of the Trigger Modes on the Signal Generation.................................................97
Impact of the Additional Trigger Settings.................................................................... 100
Receiving and Providing Trigger Signals.................................................................... 103

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
6User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
3.4.1.4 Supported Modulation Types...................................................................................... 104
3.4.1.5 Supported Coding Schemes....................................................................................... 105
3.4.1.6 Supported Baseband Filters........................................................................................105
Impact of the Filter Parameters...................................................................................106
3.4.1.7 Methods for Optimizing the Crest Factor.................................................................... 107
3.4.2 Common Settings........................................................................................................109
3.4.2.1 Trigger Settings........................................................................................................... 110
3.4.2.2 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 113
3.4.2.3 Clock Settings..............................................................................................................115
3.4.2.4 Global Connector Settings...........................................................................................115
3.5 Generating Custom Digital Modulated Signals...................................................... 116
3.5.1 Required Options.........................................................................................................116
3.5.2 About the Custom Digital Modulation.......................................................................... 116
3.5.3 Custom Digital Modulation Settings.............................................................................116
3.5.3.1 General Settings..........................................................................................................117
3.5.3.2 Trigger, Marker and Clock Setting............................................................................... 119
3.5.3.3 Data Source.................................................................................................................119
3.5.3.4 Modulation Settings.....................................................................................................121
3.5.3.5 Filter Settings.............................................................................................................. 124
3.5.3.6 Power Ramp Control Settings.....................................................................................126
3.5.3.7 Data List Editor............................................................................................................128
3.5.3.8 Control and Marker Lists Editor...................................................................................130
3.5.4 How to Create Data and Control Lists.........................................................................134
3.5.4.1 How to Create and Assign a Control List.................................................................... 134
3.5.4.2 How to Create and Assign a Data List........................................................................ 136
3.5.5 References..................................................................................................................137
3.5.5.1 Common Coding Algorithms....................................................................................... 140
3.5.5.2 Predefined Baseband Filters.......................................................................................142
3.6 Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator (ARB).................................................... 145
3.6.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 145
3.6.2 About the ARB............................................................................................................ 145
3.6.2.1 Waveform Files Sources............................................................................................. 146
3.6.2.2 ARB Test Signals........................................................................................................ 147

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
7User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
3.6.2.3 Waveform Sample Rate.............................................................................................. 148
Impact of the Resampling Filter.................................................................................. 149
Impact of the Oversampling Factor............................................................................. 149
3.6.2.4 Impact of the Enabled Number of Marker Signals on the Waveform Length.............. 149
3.6.3 ARB Settings...............................................................................................................150
3.6.3.1 ARB General Settings................................................................................................. 151
3.6.3.2 Sine Test Signals.........................................................................................................155
3.6.3.3 Rectangular Test Signal.............................................................................................. 156
3.6.3.4 Constant IQ Test Signal.............................................................................................. 158
3.6.3.5 Trigger, Marker and Clock Setting...............................................................................159
3.6.4 How to Create, Generate and Play Waveform Files................................................... 160
3.6.4.1 How to Create and Store ARB Test Signals................................................................160
3.6.4.2 How to Create Waveform Files with the Built-In Generate Waveform File Function...161
3.6.4.3 How to Load and Play Waveform Files....................................................................... 161
3.6.4.4 How to Create a Waveform File with the R&S WinIQSIM2 and Load it in the ARB.... 162
3.6.4.5 How to Manually Create a Waveform Using Tag File Format..................................... 167
3.6.4.6 How to Define Periodically Repeating Traces.............................................................172
3.6.4.7 How to Create a Control List Using Tag File Format...................................................173
3.6.4.8 How to Create a Data List Using Tag File Format.......................................................175
3.6.4.9 Editing Waveform Files, Data and Control Lists..........................................................176
3.6.5 Tags for Waveforms, Data and Control Lists...............................................................177
3.6.5.1 Common Tags............................................................................................................. 178
3.6.5.2 Tags for Single and Multi-Segment Waveforms.......................................................... 180
3.6.5.3 Tags for Data Lists...................................................................................................... 190
3.6.5.4 Tags for Control Lists.................................................................................................. 190
3.7 Generating Multi-Segment Waveform Files............................................................ 193
3.7.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 193
3.7.2 About the Multi-Segment Waveforms..........................................................................193
3.7.2.1 Multi-Segment Waveforms Processing....................................................................... 194
3.7.2.2 ARB Sequencer Mode................................................................................................ 194
3.7.2.3 File Concept................................................................................................................ 194
3.7.2.4 Impact of the Marker Settings..................................................................................... 195
3.7.2.5 Impact of the Trigger Settings and Next Segment Settings........................................ 196

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
8User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
3.7.3 Multi-Segment Settings............................................................................................... 199
3.7.3.1 Setting for Handling the Multi-Segment Files and Output File Settings...................... 200
3.7.3.2 Segment Table............................................................................................................ 202
3.7.3.3 Level / Clock / Marker Settings................................................................................... 205
3.7.3.4 Multi-Segment Waveform Sequencing........................................................................207
General Settings......................................................................................................... 209
Sequencing Play List Settings.....................................................................................210
3.7.3.5 Next Segment Trigger In Settings............................................................................... 212
3.7.4 How to Create and Work with the Multi-Segment Waveform Files............................. 215
3.7.5 Reference to Triggering of Multi-Segment Waveforms............................................... 220
3.7.5.1 Triggering in "Next Trigger Mode = Same Segment".................................................. 221
3.7.5.2 Triggering in "Next Trigger Mode = Next Segment".................................................... 221
3.7.5.3 Triggering in "Next Trigger Mode = Next Segment Seamless"................................... 222
3.7.5.4 Triggering in "Next Trigger Mode = Sequencer"..........................................................223
3.8 Generating Multi-Carrier Signals............................................................................. 223
3.8.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 224
3.8.2 About the Multi-Carrier Waveforms.............................................................................224
3.8.2.1 Defining the Carrier Frequency................................................................................... 225
3.8.2.2 Optimizing the Crest Factor........................................................................................ 225
3.8.3 Multi-Carrier Settings.................................................................................................. 226
3.8.3.1 General Settings......................................................................................................... 226
3.8.3.2 Carrier Table Settings..................................................................................................233
3.8.3.3 Carrier Table Assistant................................................................................................ 235
3.8.3.4 Carrier Graph.............................................................................................................. 237
3.8.4 How to Use the Multi-Carrier Function........................................................................ 238
3.9 Generating Multi-Carrier Continuous Wave Signal................................................241
3.9.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 241
3.9.2 About the MCCW........................................................................................................ 241
3.9.3 MCCW Settings...........................................................................................................241
3.9.3.1 General Carrier Settings............................................................................................. 242
3.9.3.2 Carrier Table................................................................................................................244
3.9.3.3 Carrier Graph.............................................................................................................. 247
3.9.3.4 Trigger, Marker and Clock Setting...............................................................................247

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
9User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
3.9.4 How to Use the Multi-Carrier Continuous Wave Function...........................................248
3.9.5 References..................................................................................................................249
3.10 Shifting and Boosting the Baseband Signal.......................................................... 250
3.10.1 About the Baseband Offsets....................................................................................... 250
3.10.1.1 Impact of the Frequency Offset...................................................................................250
3.10.1.2 Impact of the Phase Offset..........................................................................................252
3.10.2 Baseband Offsets Settings..........................................................................................252
3.10.3 How to Improve Signal Characteristics by Shifting the Wanted Baseband Signal...... 253
4 Adding Noise and Predistortions, and Impairing the Signal......... 255
4.1 Adding Noise to the Signal...................................................................................... 255
4.1.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 255
4.1.2 About the AWGN Generator........................................................................................255
4.1.3 AWGN Settings........................................................................................................... 259
4.1.3.1 General Settings......................................................................................................... 260
4.1.3.2 Noise Power/Output Results Settings......................................................................... 262
4.1.4 How to Configure the Noise Generator for Receiver Tests......................................... 267
4.2 Impairing the Signal..................................................................................................269
4.2.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 269
4.2.2 About the Linear I/Q Impairments............................................................................... 269
4.2.2.1 Gain and Gain Imbalance........................................................................................... 269
4.2.2.2 I and Q Offset..............................................................................................................270
4.2.2.3 Quadrature Offset........................................................................................................271
4.2.3 Analog and Digital Impairments Settings.................................................................... 271
4.2.4 How to Optimize the Carrier Leakage and Sidebands Suppression........................... 275
4.3 Applying Digital Predistortion................................................................................. 276
5 Applying I/Q Vector Modulation........................................................277
5.1 Required Options...................................................................................................... 277
5.2 About the I/Q Modulator........................................................................................... 277
5.3 I/Q Modulator Settings..............................................................................................278
5.4 Frequency Response Settings.................................................................................282
5.5 How to Adjust the I/Q Modulator to Optimize Performance..................................284
6 Configuring the RF Signal.................................................................286

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
10User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
6.1 Required Options...................................................................................................... 287
6.2 How to Access the RF Settings............................................................................... 287
6.3 How to Activate the RF Signal Output.................................................................... 287
6.4 How to Set the Frequency and Level...................................................................... 288
6.5 RF Frequency Settings............................................................................................. 289
6.6 RF Level Settings...................................................................................................... 292
6.7 RF Phase Settings.....................................................................................................296
6.8 Reference Oscillator................................................................................................. 298
6.8.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 298
6.8.2 Using the Reference Frequency for Instruments Synchronization..............................298
6.8.3 Reference Frequency Settings....................................................................................301
6.8.4 Reference Output Settings..........................................................................................303
6.8.5 Adjustment Settings.................................................................................................... 304
6.9 Local Oscillator Coupling.........................................................................................305
6.9.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 306
6.9.2 Phase Coherence....................................................................................................... 306
6.9.3 LO Coupling Settings.................................................................................................. 307
6.9.4 How to Configure Cascaded Instruments................................................................... 308
6.10 Varying the RF Signal in List or Sweep Mode........................................................ 310
6.10.1 Signal Generation and Triggering in the Sweep and List Modes................................ 312
6.10.2 About Sweep Mode.....................................................................................................320
6.10.2.1 Correlating Parameters in Sweep Mode..................................................................... 320
6.10.2.2 Sweep Signal Shapes................................................................................................. 322
6.10.3 About List Mode.......................................................................................................... 323
6.10.4 Significant Parameters and Functions........................................................................ 324
6.10.5 Sweep Mode Settings................................................................................................. 326
6.10.5.1 General Sweep Settings............................................................................................. 326
6.10.5.2 Frequency Range Settings..........................................................................................331
6.10.5.3 Level Range Settings.................................................................................................. 333
6.10.6 List Mode Settings.......................................................................................................335
6.10.6.1 General Settings......................................................................................................... 336
6.10.6.2 List Mode Data Settings.............................................................................................. 338
6.10.6.3 Import/Export Settings.................................................................................................339

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
11User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
6.10.7 List Editor.................................................................................................................... 341
6.10.8 How to Generate a Signal in List or Sweep Mode...................................................... 345
6.11 Analog Modulations..................................................................................................346
6.11.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 346
6.11.2 Modulation Types and Signal Sources........................................................................347
6.11.3 Activating Analog Modulations.................................................................................... 348
6.11.4 Modulation Settings.....................................................................................................349
6.11.4.1 Pulse Modulation Settings...........................................................................................349
6.11.4.2 FM, PhiM and AM Modulation Settings.......................................................................351
6.11.4.3 Pulse Generator Settings............................................................................................ 357
Pulse Generator > General Settings........................................................................... 358
6.11.4.4 Pulse Graph Settings.................................................................................................. 362
6.11.4.5 Pulse External /Trigger Settings..................................................................................363
6.11.4.6 FM, PhiM and AM Modulation Sources.......................................................................364
Source > LF Generator Settings................................................................................. 365
Source > External Settings..........................................................................................368
Source > Noise Generator Settings............................................................................ 369
6.11.4.7 LF Signal Output Settings........................................................................................... 370
6.11.4.8 Overview..................................................................................................................... 372
6.11.5 How to Generate an Amplitude Modulated Signal...................................................... 373
6.11.6 How to Generate a Pulse Modulated Signal............................................................... 374
6.12 Improving Level Performance..................................................................................375
6.12.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................375
6.12.1.1 Attenuator Settings......................................................................................................376
6.12.1.2 Reverse Power Protection.......................................................................................... 377
6.12.2 ALC - Automatic Level Control....................................................................................378
6.12.2.1 ALC Settings............................................................................................................... 379
6.12.3 User Correction........................................................................................................... 381
6.12.3.1 User Correction Settings............................................................................................. 384
6.12.3.2 List Editor.................................................................................................................... 385
6.12.3.3 Fill with Sensor............................................................................................................389
6.12.3.4 Import/Export List Files............................................................................................... 390
6.12.4 Using Power Sensors..................................................................................................392

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
12User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
6.12.4.1 Connecting R&S NRP Power Sensors to the R&S SMBV100B..................................393
6.12.4.2 NRP Sensor Mapping................................................................................................. 394
6.12.4.3 NRP Power Viewer......................................................................................................395
About...........................................................................................................................395
NRP Power Viewer Settings........................................................................................397
6.12.5 How to Calibrate the Power Level with an R&S NRP Power Sensor..........................403
7 Monitoring Signal Characteristics....................................................407
7.1 Displaying Baseband Signal Characteristics in Real-Time...................................407
7.1.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 407
7.1.2 About the Graphical Signal Display.............................................................................407
7.1.2.1 Available Diagrams..................................................................................................... 407
I/Q Diagram.................................................................................................................408
Vector Diagram........................................................................................................... 408
Constellation Diagram.................................................................................................409
Eye Diagram............................................................................................................... 410
CCDF Display..............................................................................................................411
Power Spectrum..........................................................................................................412
7.1.2.2 Signal Acquisition Points.............................................................................................412
7.1.2.3 Display Functions........................................................................................................413
7.1.3 Graphics Configuration Settings................................................................................. 414
7.1.4 Graphical Signal Display Settings............................................................................... 418
7.1.5 How to Verify the Generated Signal with the Graphics Display.................................. 420
8 Multi-Instrument Setups....................................................................427
8.1 Synchronizing Instruments......................................................................................427
8.2 Generating Phase-Coherent Signals.......................................................................427
8.3 Generating Time-Aligned Baseband Signals..........................................................428
8.3.1 Connecting Multiple Instruments in Master-Slave Mode.............................................428
8.3.1.1 Multi-Instrument Settings............................................................................................ 429
8.3.1.2 How to Connect and Configure Instruments in Master-Slave Mode........................... 430
8.3.1.3 Further Information......................................................................................................433
8.3.2 Triggering Several Instruments with a Common Trigger Signal..................................434
8.4 Control and Operation of External Instruments.....................................................435
8.4.1 About Signal Routing and System Configuration........................................................ 435

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
13User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
8.4.1.1 Prerequisites for Control of External Instruments from the R&S SMBV100B............. 436
8.4.1.2 Test Setups................................................................................................................. 436
8.4.1.3 Control of Connected External Instruments................................................................ 436
8.4.1.4 Overview of the Input and Output Signals and Interfaces...........................................436
Overview of the Baseband Signal Sources.................................................................437
Overview of the RF Output Signals.............................................................................437
Important Signal Parameters and Interface's Characteristics..................................... 438
8.4.1.5 Further Information......................................................................................................442
8.5 System Configuration Settings................................................................................442
8.5.1 I/Q Stream Mapper Settings........................................................................................443
8.5.2 External RF and I/Q Settings...................................................................................... 443
8.5.2.1 Connections Configuration and Connection Status Overview Settings...................... 445
8.5.2.2 External Instrument Configuration Settings.................................................................449
Remote Config Settings.............................................................................................. 450
Remote Control Settings............................................................................................. 453
Show Connector..........................................................................................................454
8.5.3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 455
8.6 Digital Baseband Input Settings.............................................................................. 455
8.6.1 General Settings......................................................................................................... 457
8.6.2 Signal Input Settings................................................................................................... 459
8.6.3 Sample Rate Settings................................................................................................. 462
8.6.4 Input Level Settings.....................................................................................................463
8.7 I/Q Analog Output Settings...................................................................................... 464
8.7.1 General Analog I/Q Output Settings............................................................................466
9 File and Data Management................................................................471
9.1 About the File System.............................................................................................. 471
9.2 Restoring the (Default) Instrument Configuration................................................. 474
9.2.1 Preset, Set to Default and Factory Preset Settings.....................................................476
9.2.2 How to Identify Parameters Which Are Not in a Preset State..................................... 477
9.2.3 How to Recall User Settings Automatically after Preset............................................. 478
9.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................478
9.3 Protecting Data..........................................................................................................480
9.4 Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings............................................................. 480

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
14User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
9.4.1 Save/Recall Settings................................................................................................... 481
9.4.2 How to Save and Recall Instrument Settings..............................................................485
9.4.3 How to Recall the Settings of a Firmware Option....................................................... 486
9.5 Accessing Files with User Data............................................................................... 486
9.5.1 File Select Settings..................................................................................................... 487
9.5.2 How to Create and Access Data and Control Lists..................................................... 490
9.6 Exporting Remote Command Lists......................................................................... 490
9.7 Loading, Importing and Exporting Lists................................................................. 490
9.8 Using the File Manager.............................................................................................491
9.8.1 File Manager Settings................................................................................................. 492
9.8.2 Map Network Share Settings...................................................................................... 493
9.8.3 How to Display All Saved Files................................................................................... 495
9.8.4 How to Map a Network Folder.....................................................................................495
9.9 How to Transfer Files from and to the Instrument................................................. 497
9.9.1 Removing File System Protection............................................................................... 498
9.9.2 Accessing the File System of the R&S SMBV100B Via ftp.........................................499
9.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMBV100B File System Via SMB (Samba)................................ 500
9.9.4 Using a USB Storage Device for File Transfer............................................................502
9.9.5 Using a File Server for Test Files Exchange............................................................... 502
9.10 Creating Screenshots of Current Settings............................................................. 503
9.10.1 Hardcopy Settings.......................................................................................................503
9.10.2 How to Save a Hardcopy of the Display......................................................................507
10 General Instrument Functions..........................................................509
10.1 Customizing the User Interface............................................................................... 509
10.1.1 Display and Keyboard Settings................................................................................... 510
10.1.2 Appearance Settings...................................................................................................512
10.1.3 Display Update Settings..............................................................................................512
10.1.4 Defining the RF Signal State On Power On ............................................................... 512
10.1.5 How to Set the Initial Instrument Settings................................................................... 513
10.1.5.1 Setting the Keyboard Language..................................................................................513
10.1.5.2 Setting the Screen Saver............................................................................................ 514
10.1.5.3 Adjusting Appearance of the User Interface .............................................................. 515
10.2 Configuring the Global Connectors........................................................................ 515

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
15User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
10.2.1 Required Options........................................................................................................ 515
10.2.2 About the Global Connectors...................................................................................... 515
10.2.2.1 Global Connectors...................................................................................................... 516
10.2.2.2 Trigger, Marker, Clock and RF Connectors................................................................. 516
10.2.2.3 Status Indicators......................................................................................................... 517
10.2.3 Trigger Marker Clock Settings.....................................................................................517
10.2.3.1 Overview Table............................................................................................................518
10.2.3.2 Global Connector Settings.......................................................................................... 519
10.2.4 RF Connectors Settings.............................................................................................. 519
10.2.5 Global Connectors Settings........................................................................................ 520
10.2.6 How to Enable Signals and Perform Signal to Connector Mapping............................524
10.3 Organizing Frequently Used Settings as Favorites............................................... 525
10.3.1 Using the User Menu for Fast Adjustments................................................................ 526
10.3.2 Define User Key Actions Settings............................................................................... 528
10.3.3 Assigning Actions to the [★ (User)] Key......................................................................529
10.4 Managing Licenses and License Keys....................................................................530
10.4.1 Manage License Keys Settings...................................................................................531
10.4.2 How to Move a Portable License................................................................................ 534
10.5 Using the Security Settings..................................................................................... 535
10.5.1 Protection Level Settings............................................................................................ 537
10.5.2 Setting Security Parameters....................................................................................... 538
10.5.2.1 Update Policy Security Settings.................................................................................. 538
10.5.2.2 Disk & Memory Security Settings................................................................................539
10.5.2.3 Manual Operation Security Settings............................................................................540
10.5.3 Configuring LAN Services........................................................................................... 543
10.5.4 Password Management.............................................................................................. 545
10.6 Undoing or Restoring Actions................................................................................. 547
10.7 Shutting Down and Rebooting the Instrument.......................................................549
11 Network Operation and Remote Control..........................................550
11.1 Overview of Remote Access Modes........................................................................550
11.2 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols.............................................................. 552
11.2.1 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 553
11.2.1.1 VISA Resource Strings............................................................................................... 553

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
16User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
11.2.1.2 HiSLIP Protocol...........................................................................................................555
11.2.1.3 VXI-11 Protocol........................................................................................................... 555
11.2.1.4 Socket Communication............................................................................................... 555
11.2.2 USB Interface..............................................................................................................556
11.2.2.1 USB Resource String.................................................................................................. 556
11.2.3 GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus Interface)....................................................................557
11.2.4 LXI Browser Interface..................................................................................................557
11.3 Remote Control Programs and Libraries................................................................558
11.3.1 VISA Library................................................................................................................ 558
11.3.2 Possible Setups and Access Functions...................................................................... 559
11.4 Remote Access Settings.......................................................................................... 561
11.4.1 Network Settings......................................................................................................... 562
11.4.2 VISA Resource Strings............................................................................................... 565
11.4.3 GPIB Address Settings............................................................................................... 566
11.4.4 RS232 Settings........................................................................................................... 566
11.4.5 Instrument Emulations Settings.................................................................................. 567
11.4.6 Active Connections Settings....................................................................................... 568
11.4.7 QR Code..................................................................................................................... 569
11.5 LXI Settings............................................................................................................... 570
11.5.1 LXI Status Settings......................................................................................................571
11.5.2 LXI Browser Settings...................................................................................................572
11.5.2.1 LAN Configuration.......................................................................................................573
IP Configuration.......................................................................................................... 573
Advanced Config.........................................................................................................574
Ping Client...................................................................................................................575
SCPI Remote Trace.................................................................................................... 575
Data Sheet.................................................................................................................. 576
11.6 How to Find the VISA Resource String................................................................... 577
11.7 How to Change the GPIB Instrument Address....................................................... 578
11.8 How to Set Up a Remote Control Connection........................................................ 578
11.8.1 Establishing a Remote Control Connection over the LXI Browser Interface...............579
11.8.2 Establishing a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using VXI-11 Protocol............ 580
11.8.3 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using Socket Communication...585

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
17User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
11.8.4 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over GPIB................................................. 586
11.8.5 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over USB...................................................587
11.9 Tracing SCPI Commands and Messages Exchanged via the LXI Web Browser
Interface..................................................................................................................... 587
11.10 How to Return to Manual Operation........................................................................588
11.11 Automating Tasks with Remote Command Scripts............................................... 589
11.11.1 Show SCPI Command................................................................................................ 591
11.11.2 Displaying an SCPI List...............................................................................................592
11.11.3 SCPI Recording Export Settings................................................................................. 592
11.12 How to Find Out the SCPI Command Corresponding to the Manual Operation via
Show SCPI Command...............................................................................................594
11.13 How to Find Out the SCPI Command Corresponding to the Manual Operation
Using the Online Help...............................................................................................594
11.14 How to Record / Create SCPI Lists..........................................................................595
11.15 How to Convert and Save SCPI Lists...................................................................... 598
11.16 How to Set Up Remote Operation via VNC............................................................. 599
11.16.1 Setting Up a Remote Operation from a Desktop System............................................599
11.16.1.1 Using a Web Browser..................................................................................................599
11.16.1.2 Using a VNC Client Software...................................................................................... 600
11.16.2 Setting Up a Remote Operation from a Smart Device................................................ 602
11.16.2.1 Using a VNC App........................................................................................................ 603
11.16.2.2 Using a Web Browser with HTML5............................................................................. 603
11.16.2.3 Special Mode QR Code ............................................................................................. 604
11.17 References.................................................................................................................605
11.17.1 LXI Functionality..........................................................................................................605
11.17.2 Code Generator Templates......................................................................................... 605
11.17.3 Remote Control States ...............................................................................................607
12 Remote Control Commands..............................................................609
12.1 Conventions used in SCPI Command Descriptions.............................................. 609
12.2 Backward Compatibility with Other Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators......... 610
12.3 Programming Examples........................................................................................... 610
12.4 Common Commands................................................................................................ 611
12.5 Preset Commands.....................................................................................................615
12.6 MMEMory Subsystem............................................................................................... 617

Contents
R&S®SMBV100B
18User Manual 1178.4460.02 ─ 03
12.6.1 File Naming Conventions............................................................................................ 617
12.6.2 Accessing Files in the Default or in a Specified Directory...........................................618
12.6.3 Programming Examples..............................................................................................620
12.6.4 Remote Control Commands........................................................................................622
12.7 CALibration Subsystem........................................................................................... 629
12.8 DIAGnostic Subsystem............................................................................................ 632
12.9 DISPlay Subsystem...................................................................................................634
12.10 FORMat Subsystem.................................................................................................. 639
12.11 HCOPy Subsystem....................................................................................................641
12.11.1 Hard Copy Settings..................................................................................................... 642
12.11.2 Automatic Naming.......................................................................................................643
12.12 KBOard Subsystem.................................................................................................. 646
12.13 OUTPut Subsystem...................................................................................................646
12.14 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt Subsystems......................................................649
12.15 SCONfiguration Subsystem..................................................................................... 662
12.15.1 Multi Instrument Configuration.................................................................................... 664
12.15.2 I/Q Stream Mapping.................................................................................................... 665
12.15.3 External RF and I/Q Instruments.................................................................................665
12.16 SOURce Subsystem..................................................................................................676
12.16.1 Connector Settings......................................................................................................677
12.16.2 SOURce:BBIN Subsystem..........................................................................................681
12.16.3 Analog Modulation Subsystems..................................................................................688
12.16.3.1 SOURce:MODulation Subsystem............................................................................... 689
12.16.3.2 SOURce:AM Subsystem.............................................................................................689
12.16.3.3 SOURce:FM Subsystem............................................................................................. 694
12.16.3.4 SOURce:PM Subsystem.............................................................................................699
12.16.3.5 SOURce:PULM Subsystem........................................................................................ 703
Pulse Modulation Settings...........................................................................................704
12.16.4 SOURce:BB Subsystem............................................................................................. 709
12.16.4.1 SOURce:BB Subsystem General Commands............................................................ 709
12.16.4.2 SOURce:BB:DM Subsystem.......................................................................................712
Programming Examples..............................................................................................712
General Commands.................................................................................................... 714