Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Rider FPH User manual

R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
1321101102
Version 11
(=E:;2)
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This manual describes the following R&S®FPH models and options with firmware version 2.0 and higher:
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.02)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.06)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.13)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.26)
●R&S®FPH-B3 (1321.0667.02), R&S®FPH-B4 (1321.0673.02)
●R&S®FPH-B8 (1321.0767.02), R&S®FPH-B20 (1321.0773.02)
●R&S®FPH-B22 (1321.0680.02), R&S®FPH-B23 (1321.0867.02)
●R&S®FPH-B24 (1321.0850.02), R&S®FPH-B25 (1321.0873.02)
●R&S®FPH-B31 (1321.0780.02),
●R&S®FPH-K7 (1321.0696.02), R&S®FPH-K9 (1321.0709.02)
●R&S®FPH-K15 (1321.0715.02), R&S®FPH-K16 (1321.0615.02)
●R&S®FPH-K19 (1321.0721.02), R&S®FPH-K29 (1321.0738.02)
●R&S®FPH-K35 (1321.1563.02), R&S®FPH-K43 (1321.0621.02)
●R&S®FPH-K55 (1321.0750.02), R&S®FPH-K57 (1321.1586.02)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.52, equivalent to 1321.1111.02)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.56, equivalent to 1321.1111.06)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.63, equivalent to 1321.1111.13)
●R&S®FPH (1321.1111.76, equivalent to 1321.1111.26)
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Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
1321.1011.02 | Version 11 | R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®Spectrum Rider is indicated
as R&S Spectrum Rider.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
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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.
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Safety instructions for rechargeable lithium ion
batteries
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Risk of serious personal injury or even death.
You must fully observe the following instructions in order to
avoid serious personal injury ‒ or even death ‒ due to an
explosion and/or fire.
1. Do not dismantle, open or crush the batteries or drop them from a great height. If
mechanical damage occurs, there is a risk that chemicals may be released. Gases
that are released can cause breathing difficulties. Immediately ventilate the area and
in serious cases consult a doctor.
Irritation can occur if the chemicals that are released come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If this happens, immediately and thoroughly rinse the skin or eyes with water
and consult a doctor.
2. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Do not store them in direct sunlight.
If overheating occurs, there is the risk of an explosion or a fire, which can lead to
serious personal injuries.
3. Keep the batteries clean and dry. If the terminals become soiled, clean them with a
dry, clean cloth.
4. Charge the batteries prior to using them.
Only use the appropriate Rohde & Schwarz charger to charge the batteries. See the
device manual or data sheet for the exact designation of the charger.
If the batteries are improperly charged, there is a risk of explosion, which can cause
serious personal injury.
5. The charging temperature must be between 0 °C and 45 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).
6. Discharging may take place only at temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).
7. Only charge batteries until they are fully charged. Frequent overcharging can reduce
the battery lifetime.
8. Remove the battery from the device when the battery is not being used. Following a
longer period of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery
several times in order to obtain the full capacity.
9. Only use the battery with designated Rohde & Schwarz devices. See the device
manual for details.
10.Do not dispose of the batteries with unsorted municipal waste. The batteries must be
collected separately. After the end of their life, dispose of the batteries at a suitable
collection point or via a Rohde & Schwarz customer service center.
EU labeling for batteries and secondary cells
11.Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID)
when returning lithium batteries to Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries.
12.Keep this safety information for future reference.
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Instrucciones de seguridad
para baterías recargables de ión litio
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Posibilidad de lesiones graves que en determinadas
circunstancias puede causar la muerte.
Tenga en cuenta los siguientes avisos en caso de explosión y/o
incendio para impedir lesiones graves en personas que, en
determinadas circunstancias, podrían incluso causar la muerte.
1. No desarme las baterías, no las abra, no las triture ni las deje caer desde una gran
altura.
En caso de daños mecánicos existe el riesgo de salida de sustancias químicas.
En caso de salida de gases pueden producirse dificultades respiratorias. Ventile
inmediatamente la habitación y acuda a un médico en casos graves.
Si sustancias químicas provenientes de la batería entran en contacto con la piel o
los ojos pueden producirse irritaciones. Enjuague en estos casos la piel y los ojos
inmediatamente con abundante agua y acuda a un médico.
2. No exponga las celdas o baterías al calor ni al fuego. No las almacene bajo la luz
solar directa. En caso de sobrecalentamiento existe peligro de explosión o de
incendio, lo que puede provocar lesiones graves en personas.
3. Mantenga las baterías limpias y secas. Si los conectores están sucios, límpielos con
un paño seco y limpio.
4. Cargue las baterías antes de su uso.
Solamente está permitido cargar la batería con el correspondiente cargador de
Rohde & Schwarz. Consulte en el manual o en las especificaciones técnicas del
equipo la denominación exacta del cargador.
Si las baterías se cargan de forma incorrecta existe peligro de explosión, lo que
podría causar lesiones graves en personas.
5. La temperatura de carga debe encontrarse entre 0 °C y 45 °C
(consulte el manual para posibles restricciones).
6. La descarga solamente puede efectuarse entre 0 °C y 50°C
(consulte el manual para posibles restricciones).
7. Cargue las baterías solamente el tiempo necesario hasta que se hayan cargado por
completo. La sobrecarga frecuente reduce la vida útil de la batería.
8. Extraiga la batería del equipo si no se va a utilizar. Después de un periodo de
almacenamiento prolongado puede ser necesario cargar y descargar varias veces la
batería para recuperar su capacidad completa.
9. Utilice la batería exclusivamente con los equipos Rohde & Schwarz
correspondientes. Consulte para ello el manual del equipo.
10.No elimine las baterías junto con los residuos urbanos sin clasificar, sino por
separado. Para eliminar la batería una vez finalizada su vida útil, diríjase a un punto
de recogida de residuos adecuado o a una oficina de representación de
Rohde & Schwarz.
Etiquetado de la UE para baterías y acumuladores
11.En caso de devolver baterías de litio a las filiales de Rohde & Schwarz, debe
cumplirse las normativas sobre los modos de transporte (IATA-DGR, código IMDG,
ADR, RID).
12.Conserve estas instrucciones de seguridad para fines de información y consulta
posterior.
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Sicherheitshinweise
für wiederaufladbare Li-Ion-Batterien
1171.1507.71 - 02 3
Mögliche schwere Verletzungen, unter Umständen mit
Todesfolge.
Beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise vollständig, um schwere
Verletzungen von Personen - unter Umständen mit Todesfolge -
durch Explosion und/oder Brand zu verhindern.
1. Batterien nicht zerlegen, öffnen, zerkleinern oder aus großer Höhe fallen lassen.
Bei mechanischer Beschädigung besteht die Gefahr des Austritts von Chemikalien.
Austretende Gase können zu Atembeschwerden führen. Sofort lüften, in schweren
Fällen einen Arzt konsultieren.
Bei Haut- oder Augenkontakt mit austretenden Chemikalien können Hautirritationen
und Reizungen auftreten. In diesen Fällen die Haut oder Augen sofort gründlich mit
Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt konsultieren.
2. Zellen oder Batterien weder Hitze noch Feuer aussetzen. Nicht im direkten
Sonnenlicht lagern. Bei Überhitzung besteht die Gefahr einer Explosion oder eines
Brandes, was zu schweren Verletzungen bei Personen führen kann.
3. Batterien sauber und trocken halten. Falls die Anschlüsse verschmutzt sind, mit
einem trockenen, sauberen Tuch reinigen.
4. Batterien vor dem Gebrauch laden.
Die Batterie darf ausschließlich mit dem entsprechenden Rohde &Schwarz
Ladegerät geladen werden. Siehe Handbuch oder Datenblatt des Gerätes für die
genaue Bezeichnung des Ladegerätes.
Wenn Batterien unsachgemäß geladen werden, besteht Explosionsgefahr, was zu
schweren Verletzungen bei Personen führen kann.
5. Die Ladetemperatur muss zwischen 0 °C und 45 °C betragen
(für mögliche Einschränkungen siehe Handbuch).
6. Ein Entladen darf nur zwischen 0 °C und 50 °C erfolgen
(für mögliche Einschränkungen siehe Handbuch).
7. Batterien nur so lange laden, bis sie vollständig aufgeladen sind. Ein häufiges
Überladen führt zu einer geringeren Lebensdauer der Batterie.
8. Die Batterie aus dem Gerät entfernen, wenn sie nicht benutzt wird. Nach längerer
Lagerzeit kann es erforderlich sein, die Batterie mehrmals zu laden und zu entladen,
um die volle Leistungsfähigkeit zu erlangen.
9. Die Batterie nur mit dafür vorgesehenen Rohde & Schwarz-Geräten betreiben. Siehe
dazu das Handbuch des Gerätes.
10.Die Batterien nicht über unsortierten Siedlungsabfall entsorgen, sondern getrennt
sammeln. Nach Ende der Lebensdauer über eine geeignete Sammelstelle oder eine
Rohde&Schwarz-Kundendienststelle entsorgen.
EU - Kennzeichnung für Batterien und Akkumulatoren
11.Bei Rücksendungen von Lithiumbatterien zu Rohde & Schwarz - Niederlassungen
müssen die Transportvorschriften der Verkehrsträger (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR,
RID) befolgt werden.
12.Diese Sicherheitsinformationen für zukünftige Informations- und Nachschlagezwecke
aufbewahren.
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Consignes de sécurité pour batteries rechargeables
lithium-ion
1171.1507.71 - 02 4
Risque de blessures graves pouvant entraîner la mort.
Respecter intégralement les consignes ci-dessous afin
d'éliminer tout risque de blessures graves voire mortelles par
suite d'explosion et/ou d'incendie.
1. Ne pas démonter, ouvrir ou découper les batteries ni les faire tomber d'une hauteur
importante. Des produits chimiques peuvent s'écouler en cas de détérioration
mécanique et les gaz libérés peuvent provoquer des difficultés respiratoires. Aérer
immédiatement les locaux. Dans les cas graves, consulter un médecin. Si la peau ou
les yeux entrent en contact avec les produits chimiques libérés, des irritations
peuvent se produire. Rincer immédiatement et abondamment la peau ou les yeux à
l'eau claire et consulter un médecin.
2. Ne pas exposer les cellules ou les batteries à la chaleur ou au feu. Ne pas les
stocker dans un endroit exposé à la lumière directe du soleil. Toute surchauffe risque
de provoquer une explosion ou un incendie, ce qui peut entraîner des blessures
graves.
3. Conserver les batteries dans un lieu sec et propre. Nettoyer les points de contact
sales à l'aide d'un chiffon sec et propre.
4. Charger les batteries avant utilisation. Utiliser seulement le chargeur
Rohde & Schwarz approprié pour recharger les batteries. Les références exactes du
chargeur sont indiquées dans le manuel ou la fiche technique de l'appareil. Une
recharge incorrecte des batteries peut entraîner des explosions susceptibles de
causer des blessures graves.
5. Recharger impérativement à des températures comprises entre 0 °C et 45 °C
(restrictions éventuelles : voir le manuel).
6. Décharger impérativement à des températures comprises entre 0 °C et 50 °C
(restrictions éventuelles : voir le manuel).
7. Terminer la charge dès que les batteries sont complètement rechargées. Une
surcharge répétée diminue la longévité des batteries.
8. Retirer les batteries de l'appareil lorsqu'elles ne sont pas utilisées. Après un
stockage prolongé, plusieurs cycles de recharge et de décharge peuvent s'avérer
nécessaires pour rétablir la pleine capacité des batteries.
9. Utiliser les batteries exclusivement dans les appareils Rohde & Schwarz auxquels
elles sont destinées. Voir le manuel fourni avec chaque appareil.
10.Ne pas éliminer les batteries avec les déchets municipaux non triés mais s'assurer
qu'elles soient collectées séparément. Recycler les batteries en fin de vie en les
confiant à un point de collecte compétent ou à un point de service après-vente
Rohde & Schwarz.
Marquage UE pour batteries et accumulateurs
11.Lors des renvois de batteries au lithium à des filiales Rohde & Schwarz, il convient
de respecter les prescriptions de transport (IATA-DGR, code IMDG, ADR, RID)
fixées par les transporteurs.
12.Conserver ces consignes de sécurité de sorte à pouvoir vous y reporter ou vérifier
ultérieurement certains points.
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Contents
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 17
1.1 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 17
1.1.1 Manuals.........................................................................................................................17
1.1.2 Data Sheet.................................................................................................................... 17
1.1.3 Calibration Certificate....................................................................................................18
1.1.4 Release Notes, Open Source Acknowledgment........................................................... 18
1.1.5 Application Notes, Application Cards, Videos............................................................... 18
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................18
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................18
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................19
1.2.3 Other Conventions........................................................................................................ 19
2 Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider................................................ 20
3 Getting Started..................................................................................... 21
3.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 21
3.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 22
3.1.1.2 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1.3 Setting up the R&S Spectrum Rider..............................................................................23
3.1.1.4 Using the AC Adapter................................................................................................... 24
3.1.1.5 Battery Operation.......................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1.6 Battery Maintenance..................................................................................................... 27
3.1.2 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 28
3.1.3 Checking the Supplied Options.....................................................................................29
3.2 Instrument Tour........................................................................................................... 30
3.2.1 Overview Control...........................................................................................................31
3.2.2 Connectors of the R&S Spectrum Rider....................................................................... 32
3.2.2.1 RF Input........................................................................................................................ 32
3.2.2.2 BNC Connector............................................................................................................. 33
3.2.2.3 Headphone Jack........................................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.4 USB Port....................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.5 DC Port......................................................................................................................... 35
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3.2.2.6 Mechanical Locking Device...........................................................................................35
3.2.2.7 Mini USB and LAN Port.................................................................................................35
3.2.2.8 SD Card Slot................................................................................................................. 36
3.2.3 Touchscreen Display..................................................................................................... 36
3.2.3.1 Title Bar......................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.3.2 Measurement Result View............................................................................................ 38
3.2.3.3 Measurement Trace Window........................................................................................ 39
3.2.3.4 Parameter View.............................................................................................................40
3.2.4 On-screen Keyboard..................................................................................................... 44
3.2.5 Front Panel Keys...........................................................................................................45
3.2.5.1 POWER Key................................................................................................................. 45
3.2.5.2 Screenshot Key.............................................................................................................45
3.2.5.3 Softkey.......................................................................................................................... 45
3.2.5.4 System Keys................................................................................................................. 45
3.2.5.5 Function Keys............................................................................................................... 46
3.2.5.6 Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 47
3.2.5.7 Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................48
3.2.6 Managing Options......................................................................................................... 49
3.2.6.1 Enabling Options...........................................................................................................49
3.2.6.2 Checking Options..........................................................................................................50
3.2.6.3 Managing Options with R&S License Manager.............................................................50
3.2.7 Configuring the R&S Spectrum Rider........................................................................... 52
3.2.7.1 Configuring the Hardware............................................................................................. 52
3.2.7.2 Configuring Antennas....................................................................................................53
3.2.7.3 Using the GPS Receiver............................................................................................... 57
3.2.7.4 Configuring Date and Time........................................................................................... 59
3.2.7.5 Selecting Regional Settings.......................................................................................... 60
3.2.7.6 Configuring the Display................................................................................................. 61
3.2.7.7 Configuring the Audio Output........................................................................................63
3.2.7.8 Configuring Power Supply.............................................................................................65
3.2.7.9 Internal Alignment......................................................................................................... 66
3.2.7.10 Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider...............................................................................68
3.2.8 Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC...............................................................69
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3.2.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................................ 69
3.2.8.2 USB Connection............................................................................................................75
3.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 76
3.3.1 Using the Spectrum Analyzer........................................................................................76
3.3.1.1 Attenuating the Signal................................................................................................... 77
3.3.1.2 Using the Preamplifier...................................................................................................78
3.3.1.3 Measuring CW Signals..................................................................................................79
3.3.1.4 Measuring Harmonics................................................................................................... 82
3.3.2 Using a Power Sensor.................................................................................................. 84
3.3.2.1 Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor.................................................................. 84
3.3.2.2 Measuring Power and Return Loss...............................................................................87
3.3.3 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings.................................................................. 89
4 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 90
4.1 Screen Layout and Elements..................................................................................... 90
4.1.1 Configuration Overview Screen Layout.........................................................................91
4.2 Touchscreen Gesture Element...................................................................................92
4.2.1 Change Center Frequency............................................................................................92
4.2.2 Change Reference Level.............................................................................................. 93
4.2.3 Change Span ............................................................................................................... 94
4.2.4 Add Marker....................................................................................................................94
4.2.5 Move Marker................................................................................................................. 95
4.2.6 Delete All Markers.........................................................................................................96
4.2.7 Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display.......................................................96
4.2.8 Preview Screenshot...................................................................................................... 97
4.2.9 Skip Wizard Measurement............................................................................................ 97
4.3 Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider..........................................................................98
4.4 Configuring Measurements........................................................................................99
4.5 Working Directory....................................................................................................... 99
4.6 Taking Screenshots.................................................................................................. 100
4.7 Saving On Events......................................................................................................102
4.8 Managing Datasets................................................................................................... 105
4.8.1 Saving Datasets.......................................................................................................... 106
4.8.1.1 Alternative Ways to Save Datasets............................................................................. 108
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4.8.1.2 Renaming Filename.................................................................................................... 108
4.8.2 Restoring Datasets......................................................................................................109
4.8.2.1 Previewing a Dataset...................................................................................................110
4.8.2.2 Loading a Dataset........................................................................................................111
4.8.3 Deleting Datasets........................................................................................................ 111
4.8.4 Export Datasets...........................................................................................................112
4.9 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................. 112
4.10 Installing Firmware Options..................................................................................... 112
4.11 Device Documentation..............................................................................................112
5 Working with the Measurement Wizard........................................... 114
5.1 Performing and Configuring Measurements.......................................................... 114
5.2 Evaluating Results.................................................................................................... 121
6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode.................................................................. 123
6.1 Performing Spectrum Measurements..................................................................... 123
6.1.1 Measuring Basic Signal Characteristics......................................................................123
6.1.1.1 Using an Audio Signal to Locate Signal...................................................................... 124
6.1.2 Measuring the Channel Power of Continuously Modulated Signals........................... 125
6.1.2.1 Selecting the Standard................................................................................................126
6.1.2.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................127
6.1.2.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth...................................................................................127
6.1.2.4 Changing the Span..................................................................................................... 128
6.1.2.5 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................128
6.1.2.6 Measuring the Maximum Channel Power................................................................... 128
6.1.2.7 Unit for Power Display.................................................................................................129
6.1.3 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 129
6.1.3.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................130
6.1.3.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................131
6.1.3.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth...................................................................................132
6.1.3.4 Defining the Percentage of Occupied Bandwidth........................................................132
6.1.3.5 Changing the Span..................................................................................................... 132
6.1.3.6 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................133
6.1.3.7 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................133
6.1.4 Power Measurements on TDMA Signals.................................................................... 133
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6.1.4.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................134
6.1.4.2 Setting the Burst Length..............................................................................................134
6.1.4.3 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................135
6.1.4.4 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................135
6.1.5 Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask....................................................................136
6.1.5.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................138
6.1.5.2 Optimizing Measurement Settings.............................................................................. 138
6.1.5.3 Viewing the Results in a Table.................................................................................... 138
6.1.5.4 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................139
6.1.5.5 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................139
6.1.6 Measuring the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)...........................................139
6.1.6.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................142
6.1.6.2 Configuring the Measurement.....................................................................................142
6.1.6.3 Normalization of Measurement Results...................................................................... 145
6.1.6.4 Displaying Absolute and Relative Results...................................................................145
6.1.6.5 Selecting the Reference Channel............................................................................... 146
6.1.6.6 Setting and Checking the Limits..................................................................................146
6.1.6.7 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................147
6.1.6.8 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................147
6.1.7 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.............................................................................148
6.1.7.1 Defining the Number of Harmonics............................................................................. 149
6.1.7.2 Optimizing the Display of Harmonics.......................................................................... 149
6.1.7.3 Activating the Harmonics List......................................................................................149
6.1.7.4 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................150
6.1.8 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................150
6.1.8.1 Setting a Threshold..................................................................................................... 151
6.1.8.2 Optimizing the Settings............................................................................................... 151
6.1.8.3 Activating the Marker List............................................................................................152
6.1.8.4 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................152
6.1.9 Working with the Spectrogram Result Display............................................................ 152
6.1.9.1 Controlling the Spectrogram Update...........................................................................154
6.1.9.2 Browsing through the Signal History........................................................................... 154
6.1.9.3 Configuring the Display............................................................................................... 155
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6.1.9.4 Recording a Spectrogram........................................................................................... 159
6.1.9.5 Playback of a Spectrogram......................................................................................... 163
6.1.9.6 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................165
6.1.10 Using Isotropic Antennas............................................................................................ 165
6.1.11 Measuring the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power......................................................168
6.2 Configuring Spectrum Measurements.................................................................... 172
6.2.1 Configuration Overview...............................................................................................172
6.2.2 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................173
6.2.2.1 Defining the Center Frequency................................................................................... 174
6.2.2.2 Defining a Frequency Step Size..................................................................................174
6.2.2.3 Setting a Frequency Offset..........................................................................................175
6.2.2.4 Defining a Start and Stop Frequency.......................................................................... 175
6.2.2.5 Setting the Span..........................................................................................................176
6.2.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 177
6.2.3.1 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................177
6.2.3.2 Setting a Display Range..............................................................................................178
6.2.3.3 Selecting the Display Unit........................................................................................... 179
6.2.3.4 Setting a Reference Offset..........................................................................................179
6.2.3.5 Setting the RF Attenuation.......................................................................................... 179
6.2.3.6 Using the Preamplifier.................................................................................................181
6.2.3.7 Setting the Input Impedance....................................................................................... 181
6.2.3.8 Using Transducer Factors........................................................................................... 181
6.2.4 Setting Bandwidths..................................................................................................... 181
6.2.4.1 Setting the Resolution Bandwidth............................................................................... 182
6.2.4.2 Setting the Video Bandwidth....................................................................................... 183
6.2.5 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................184
6.2.5.1 Setting the Sweep Time.............................................................................................. 184
6.2.5.2 Selecting the Sweep Mode......................................................................................... 185
6.2.5.3 Working with Trigger Functionality.............................................................................. 186
6.2.6 Working with Traces....................................................................................................190
6.2.6.1 Selecting the Trace Mode........................................................................................... 190
6.2.6.2 Selecting the Detector.................................................................................................191
6.2.6.3 Working with a Second Trace..................................................................................... 193
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6.2.6.4 Working with Memory Traces......................................................................................194
6.2.6.5 Using Trace Mathematics............................................................................................194
6.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 194
6.2.7.1 Using Markers and Deltamarkers................................................................................195
6.2.7.2 Positioning Markers.....................................................................................................196
6.2.7.3 Positioning a Delta Marker.......................................................................................... 196
6.2.7.4 Selecting the Marker Type.......................................................................................... 197
6.2.7.5 Automatic Positioning of Markers................................................................................197
6.2.7.6 Removing Markers...................................................................................................... 198
6.2.7.7 Using Marker Search Limits........................................................................................ 199
6.2.7.8 Using Marker Functions.............................................................................................. 200
6.2.8 Using Display Lines.....................................................................................................206
6.2.9 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................206
6.2.9.1 Selecting a Limit Line.................................................................................................. 207
6.2.9.2 Performing Limit Checks............................................................................................. 208
6.3 Working with Channel Tables.................................................................................. 209
6.4 Using Transducer Factors........................................................................................210
6.4.1 Unit for Measurements with Transducers....................................................................212
6.4.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................213
6.4.3 Frequency Range of Transducer.................................................................................213
6.4.4 Data Sets Containing Transducer Factors.................................................................. 213
7 Power Meter........................................................................................214
7.1 Using a Power Sensor.............................................................................................. 214
7.1.1 Connecting a Power Sensor....................................................................................... 215
7.1.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 216
7.2 Using a Directional Power Sensor...........................................................................219
7.2.1 Connecting a Directional Power Sensor..................................................................... 220
7.2.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 221
8 Using the Internal Power Meter........................................................ 224
9 Performing Pulse Power Measurements......................................... 227
9.1 Configuring the Numerical Result Display............................................................. 230
9.2 Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display......................................................230
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9.2.1 Determining Pulse Characteristics.............................................................................. 231
9.2.2 Selecting the Video Bandwidth....................................................................................232
9.2.3 Averaging Traces........................................................................................................ 232
9.2.4 Triggering Measurements........................................................................................... 233
9.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit.............................................................................................234
9.2.6 Scaling the Y-Axis....................................................................................................... 234
9.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 234
10 Modulation Analysis ......................................................................... 235
10.1 Analog Demodulation............................................................................................... 235
10.1.1 Demodulation Bandwidth............................................................................................ 238
10.1.2 Sample Rate, Measurement Time and Audio Lowpass Filter..................................... 238
10.1.3 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 241
10.1.3.1 Analog Modulation...................................................................................................... 241
10.1.3.2 Defining the Horizontal Axis........................................................................................ 242
10.1.3.3 Defining the Vertical Axis............................................................................................ 242
10.1.3.4 Defining Demodulation Bandwidth and Audio Lowpass Filter.....................................243
10.1.3.5 Defining FM Broadcast................................................................................................244
10.1.3.6 Limit Settings...............................................................................................................244
10.2 Digital Demodulation................................................................................................ 245
10.2.1 Measurement Configuration........................................................................................248
10.2.2 Frequency Configuration.............................................................................................251
10.2.3 Amplitude Configuration..............................................................................................252
10.2.4 Sweep and Trigger Configuration................................................................................252
11 Interference Analyzer.........................................................................254
11.1 Interference Analysis................................................................................................254
11.2 Signal Strength Mapping..........................................................................................255
11.3 Working with Maps....................................................................................................255
11.3.1 Transferring Maps ...................................................................................................... 256
11.3.2 Transferring Indoor Maps............................................................................................257
11.3.3 Displaying Maps..........................................................................................................258
11.3.3.1 Adding and Removing Elements.................................................................................260
11.3.3.2 Zooming In and Out of the Map.................................................................................. 260
11.3.3.3 Aligning the Triangulation and Outdoor Mapping Mode..............................................260
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11.3.3.4 Aligning the Indoor Mapping Mode............................................................................. 261
11.3.3.5 Selecting Colors for Map Locations............................................................................ 262
11.3.4 Measuring Interference............................................................................................... 265
11.3.4.1 Selecting an Antenna Model....................................................................................... 265
11.3.4.2 Using an Audio Signal to Locate Interferers................................................................266
11.3.4.3 Using Limits.................................................................................................................267
11.3.5 Collecting Map Data....................................................................................................268
11.3.5.1 Outdoor Mapping........................................................................................................ 268
11.3.5.2 Triangulation................................................................................................................273
11.3.5.3 Indoor Mapping........................................................................................................... 275
11.3.6 Analyzing Geographic Data........................................................................................ 278
11.3.7 Analyzing Indoor Data ................................................................................................279
12 Receiver Mode....................................................................................281
12.1 Selecting the Measurement Mode........................................................................... 281
12.1.1 Performing Single Frequency Measurements.............................................................281
12.1.1.1 Defining the Receive Frequency................................................................................. 283
12.1.1.2 Customizing the Bargraph Aspects.............................................................................283
12.1.2 Performing Frequency Scans......................................................................................285
12.1.2.1 Defining the Scan Range............................................................................................ 287
12.1.2.2 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 288
12.2 Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode....................................................... 288
12.2.1 Selecting Detectors for EMI Measurements................................................................289
12.2.2 Selecting the Measurement Bandwidths for EMI Measurements............................... 290
12.2.3 Defining the Measurement Time................................................................................. 290
12.2.4 Working with Traces....................................................................................................291
12.2.5 Using Transducers...................................................................................................... 291
12.2.6 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................291
12.2.7 Using Isotropic Antenna.............................................................................................. 291
12.2.8 Save measurements................................................................................................... 292
13 Remote Commands........................................................................... 293
13.1 Interfaces and Protocols.......................................................................................... 293
13.1.1 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 294
13.1.2 USB Interface..............................................................................................................294
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13.1.3 Protocols..................................................................................................................... 295
13.2 Setting Up the Remote Control Connection........................................................... 296
13.2.1 Preparing for Remote Control..................................................................................... 296
13.3 Instrument Model and Command Processing........................................................297
13.3.1 Input Unit.....................................................................................................................298
13.3.2 Command Recognition................................................................................................298
13.3.3 Data Base and Instrument Hardware..........................................................................299
13.3.4 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 299
13.3.5 Output Unit.................................................................................................................. 299
13.4 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax.................................................................... 300
13.4.1 Structure of a Command............................................................................................. 300
13.4.1.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 300
13.4.1.2 Device-Specific Commands........................................................................................ 301
13.4.1.3 Overview of Syntax Elements..................................................................................... 304
13.4.2 Parameters..................................................................................................................305
13.4.2.1 Numeric Values........................................................................................................... 305
13.4.2.2 Special Numeric Values.............................................................................................. 306
13.4.2.3 Boolean Parameters................................................................................................... 306
13.4.2.4 Text..............................................................................................................................306
13.4.2.5 Strings......................................................................................................................... 307
13.4.2.6 Block Data...................................................................................................................307
13.4.3 Structure of a Program Message................................................................................ 307
13.4.4 Responses to Queries.................................................................................................308
13.5 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization..........................................309
13.6 Remote Control - Commands.................................................................................. 309
13.6.1 Common Commands...................................................................................................311
13.6.2 Remote Commands of the Spectrum Analyzer...........................................................314
13.6.2.1 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................314
13.6.2.2 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 318
13.6.2.3 Configuring the Tracking Generator............................................................................ 323
13.6.2.4 Setting the Bandwidth................................................................................................. 325
13.6.2.5 Performing and Triggering Measurements..................................................................328
13.6.2.6 Working with Traces....................................................................................................332
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13.6.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 338
13.6.2.8 Using Display Lines and Limit Lines........................................................................... 352
13.6.2.9 Configuring and Using Measurement Functions......................................................... 359
13.6.3 Remote Commands of the Analog Modulation........................................................... 388
13.6.3.1 Setting the Frequency................................................................................................. 388
13.6.3.2 Defining the Vertical Axis............................................................................................ 389
13.6.3.3 Defining the Bandwidth............................................................................................... 392
13.6.3.4 Defining the FM Broadcast..........................................................................................393
13.6.3.5 Defining the Sweep Mode........................................................................................... 394
13.6.3.6 Configuring the Limit Line........................................................................................... 395
13.6.3.7 Setting the Measurement Mode.................................................................................. 396
13.6.3.8 Reading out Measurement Results.............................................................................398
13.6.4 Remote Commands of the Digital Modulation.............................................................402
13.6.4.1 Setting the Frequency................................................................................................. 402
13.6.4.2 Setting the Amplitude.................................................................................................. 403
13.6.4.3 Defining the Sweep Control........................................................................................ 407
13.6.4.4 Configuring the Trigger................................................................................................408
13.6.4.5 Setting the Marker.......................................................................................................409
13.6.4.6 Setting the Measurement Mode.................................................................................. 413
13.6.4.7 Setting Measurement Configuration............................................................................415
13.6.4.8 Reading out Measurement Results.............................................................................417
13.6.5 Remote Commands of the Power Meter.....................................................................422
13.6.5.1 Setting the Frequency................................................................................................. 422
13.6.5.2 Setting the Wavelength............................................................................................... 423
13.6.5.3 Configuring Power Level Readout.............................................................................. 423
13.6.5.4 Defining the Measurement Time................................................................................. 425
13.6.5.5 Zeroing of the Power Sensor...................................................................................... 425
13.6.5.6 Forward Power Display............................................................................................... 426
13.6.5.7 Defining the Video Bandwidth..................................................................................... 426
13.6.5.8 Reading Out Measurement Results............................................................................ 427
13.6.5.9 Selecting a Telecommunication Standard................................................................... 427
13.6.6 Remote Commands of the Receiver Mode................................................................. 428
13.6.6.1 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................428
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