Rohde & Schwarz SGU100A User manual

R&S®SGU100A
SGMA Upconverter
User Manual
User Manual
Version 09
1176772602
(;ÚÛJ2)

This document describes the R&S®SGU100A, stock no. 1418.2005.02 and its options.
●R&S®SGU-B26 (1418.3401.02)
●R&S®SGU-B120/120V (1418.2605.02/1418.2657.02)
●R&S®SGU-B140/140V (1418.2870.02/1418.2928.02 )
This manual describes firmware version FW 4.30.046.xx and later of the R&S®SGU100A.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SGU is indicated as
R&S SGU.

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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.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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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.
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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.
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No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
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Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................11
1.2 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 11
1.2.1 Getting Started Manual..................................................................................................11
1.2.2 User Manual and Help...................................................................................................11
1.2.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................. 12
1.2.4 Instrument Security Procedures....................................................................................12
1.2.5 Basic Safety Instructions...............................................................................................12
1.2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures.......................................................................................... 12
1.2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).......................................... 12
1.2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc..............................................13
1.3 Typographical Conventions....................................................................................... 13
2 Preparing for Use.................................................................................14
2.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................ 14
2.1.1 EMI Suppression...........................................................................................................15
2.1.2 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 15
2.1.3 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 16
2.1.4 Placing or Mounting the Instrument.............................................................................. 16
2.1.5 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 17
2.1.6 Function Check............................................................................................................. 19
2.1.7 Default Settings.............................................................................................................19
2.2 Linux Operating System.............................................................................................20
2.3 Connecting an External PC and Devices.................................................................. 20
2.3.1 Installing the R&S SGMA-GUI Software....................................................................... 21
2.3.2 Connecting a Remote PC via LAN................................................................................22
2.3.2.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network....................................................................22
2.3.2.2 Assigning the IP Address.............................................................................................. 24
2.3.2.3 Automatically Adding Instruments to the SGMA-GUI ...................................................25
2.3.3 Connecting a Controller via PCI Express......................................................................25
2.3.4 Connecting a Controller or a USB Device via USB.......................................................26
3 Instrument Tour....................................................................................28

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3.1 Front Panel Tour..........................................................................................................28
3.2 Rear Panel Tour...........................................................................................................30
4 First Steps with the Instrument.......................................................... 33
4.1 R&S SGU as an Extension to the R&S SGS............................................................. 33
4.2 R&S SGU as a Standalone Upconverter................................................................... 37
5 System Overview................................................................................. 40
5.1 Setups for Instrument Control................................................................................... 40
5.1.1 Manual Operation from the R&S SGMA-GUI................................................................40
5.1.2 Remote Control from a Controller................................................................................. 40
5.1.3 Control of an R&S SGU from a Compatible R&S Signal Generator ............................ 41
5.2 Setups for Connecting an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU........................................... 41
5.2.1 Direct Connection..........................................................................................................42
5.2.2 Connection in a Company Network...............................................................................43
5.2.3 Connection with a PCIe Switch..................................................................................... 46
6 Understanding the R&S SGMA-GUI Software................................... 48
6.1 Operating Menu and Toolbar......................................................................................48
6.1.1 File Menu...................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.2 Setup Menu...................................................................................................................50
6.1.2.1 Configure Instruments...................................................................................................50
6.1.2.2 Add/Edit Instruments.....................................................................................................52
6.1.2.3 Versions/Options Dialog................................................................................................54
6.1.2.4 Reset SGMA-GUI..........................................................................................................55
6.1.2.5 Remote..........................................................................................................................55
6.1.3 Help...............................................................................................................................56
6.2 Info Dialog and Messages in the Info Bar.................................................................56
6.2.1 Info Dialog..................................................................................................................... 56
6.2.2 Understanding the Messages in the Info Bar................................................................ 57
6.3 Main Panel................................................................................................................... 58
6.4 Working with R&S SGMA-GUI....................................................................................60
6.4.1 Storing and Loading Settings........................................................................................ 61
6.4.2 Handling Instruments in the R&S SGMA-GUI...............................................................61
6.4.2.1 How to Automatically Add New Instruments to the SGMA-GUI ................................... 61

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6.4.2.2 How to Manually Add New Instruments to the SGMA-GUI .......................................... 61
6.4.2.3 How to Scan for New Instruments.................................................................................62
6.4.2.4 How to Activate Instruments for Control from the R&S SGMA-GUI..............................62
6.4.2.5 How to Edit Instruments................................................................................................ 63
6.4.2.6 How to Delete an Instrument.........................................................................................63
6.4.2.7 How to Delete All Instruments.......................................................................................63
6.4.2.8 How to Reserve the Instrument for Control...................................................................63
6.4.3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument....................................................64
6.4.4 Bidirectional Instrument Identification .......................................................................... 64
6.4.5 Managing Messages in the Info Dialog......................................................................... 66
6.5 Remote Control of the R&S SGMA-GUI.....................................................................67
6.5.1 Configuring Instruments in the R&S SGMA-GUI...........................................................67
6.5.2 R&S SGMA-GUI Settings..............................................................................................68
6.5.3 List of R&S SGMA-GUI Commands..............................................................................72
7 Upconverter Settings...........................................................................73
7.1 Frequency Settings.....................................................................................................73
7.2 Level and Power-On Settings.................................................................................... 73
7.2.1 RF Level........................................................................................................................74
7.2.2 Attenuator......................................................................................................................76
7.2.3 Power-On/EMF............................................................................................................. 78
7.2.4 ALC .............................................................................................................................. 78
7.3 I/Q Modulation and Signal Impairment......................................................................79
7.3.1 I/Q Impairments.............................................................................................................80
7.3.1.1 Gain and Gain Imbalance............................................................................................. 80
7.3.1.2 I and Q Offset................................................................................................................81
7.3.1.3 Quadrature Offset..........................................................................................................81
7.3.2 General I/Q Settings......................................................................................................82
7.3.3 Analog Impairment Settings.......................................................................................... 83
7.4 Pulse Modulation Setting........................................................................................... 84
7.4.1 Pulse Modulation Settings.............................................................................................84
7.4.2 Pulse Connector/Trigger Settings................................................................................. 85
7.5 External Local Oscillator Settings.............................................................................86
7.6 Trigger Connector Settings........................................................................................87

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7.7 Preset........................................................................................................................... 87
8 General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup......................... 89
8.1 Hardware Configuration............................................................................................. 89
8.2 Software / Options...................................................................................................... 91
8.3 Install SW-Options...................................................................................................... 92
8.4 Protection.................................................................................................................... 93
8.5 Security Setting...........................................................................................................94
8.6 Maintenance................................................................................................................ 96
8.7 Network Settings.........................................................................................................97
8.8 Remote Channels......................................................................................................100
8.9 Factory Preset........................................................................................................... 101
8.10 Eco Mode................................................................................................................... 102
8.11 Standby and Restart................................................................................................. 102
8.12 Diagnostic and Tests................................................................................................ 102
8.12.1 Keyboard Tests........................................................................................................... 103
9 Performing Configuration Tasks...................................................... 104
9.1 How to Generate I/Q Signals with an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU Upconverter. 104
9.2 How to Restore the LAN Connection to an Instrument......................................... 106
9.3 How to Switch between the Operating States........................................................ 107
9.4 How to Use Computer Names..................................................................................109
9.5 How to Install a New Firmware Version on the Instrument................................... 110
9.6 How to Activate Options........................................................................................... 111
9.7 How to Manually Set a PCIe Direct Connection between an R&S SGS and an R&S
SGU.............................................................................................................................111
10 Network and Remote Control Operation..........................................113
10.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols.............................................................. 113
10.1.1 Remote Control Programs and Libraries.....................................................................114
10.1.2 LAN Interface...............................................................................................................116
10.1.2.1 VISA Resource Strings................................................................................................117
10.1.2.2 HiSLIP Protocol........................................................................................................... 118
10.1.2.3 VXI-11 Protocol............................................................................................................119
10.1.2.4 Socket Communication................................................................................................119
10.1.3 USB Interface.............................................................................................................. 119

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10.1.4 PCI Express Interface................................................................................................. 120
10.1.5 GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus Interface)....................................................................121
10.2 Starting a Remote Control Session.........................................................................121
10.2.1 How to Find the VISA Resource String....................................................................... 122
10.2.2 Example: Remote Control over LAN Using Socket Communication...........................122
10.3 Advanced Remote Control Using PCIe................................................................... 123
10.3.1 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection via PCIe.................................................... 124
10.3.2 Download the Drivers..................................................................................................124
10.3.3 Configuring the Controller........................................................................................... 125
10.3.3.1 Building and Installing the Hardware Driver................................................................ 125
10.3.3.2 Making Shared Libraries Accessible........................................................................... 126
10.3.3.3 Building a Program......................................................................................................126
10.3.4 Connecting the Controller and the Instrument............................................................ 127
10.3.5 Enabling Fast Settings................................................................................................ 128
10.4 Advanced Remote Control Using Fast Socket.......................................................128
10.4.1 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection via Fast Socket......................................... 129
10.4.2 Installing the Protocol Driver....................................................................................... 130
10.4.3 Enabling Fast Settings................................................................................................ 130
10.5 LXI Configuration...................................................................................................... 130
10.5.1 Default State of the Network Settings......................................................................... 131
10.5.2 LXI Browser Settings...................................................................................................131
10.5.3 LAN Configuration.......................................................................................................132
10.5.3.1 IP Configuration.......................................................................................................... 132
10.5.3.2 Advanced Config.........................................................................................................132
10.5.3.3 Ping Client...................................................................................................................133
10.5.3.4 SCPI Remote Trace.................................................................................................... 133
10.5.4 How to Record SCPI Commands and Messages exchanged via the LXI Web Browser
Interface...................................................................................................................... 134
10.6 Using the R&S SGMA-GUI to Monitor the Remote Control Operation.................135
11 Remote Control Commands..............................................................138
11.1 Programming Examples........................................................................................... 138
11.1.1 Performing General Tasks for Instrument Setup......................................................... 139
11.1.2 Generating an I/Q Modulated Signal...........................................................................140

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11.1.3 Advanced Task for Optimizing Performance............................................................... 142
11.1.4 Adjusting Network and Remote Channel Settings...................................................... 143
11.2 Common Commands................................................................................................ 144
11.3 General Commands.................................................................................................. 148
11.4 Preset Commands.....................................................................................................150
11.5 CALibration Subsystem........................................................................................... 151
11.6 CONNector Subsystem.............................................................................................155
11.7 DIAGnostic Subsystem............................................................................................ 155
11.8 Fast Speed Commands............................................................................................ 156
11.9 FORMat Subsystem.................................................................................................. 157
11.10 MMEMory Subsystem............................................................................................... 159
11.10.1 File Naming Conventions............................................................................................ 159
11.10.2 Extensions for User Files............................................................................................ 160
11.10.3 Examples.................................................................................................................... 160
11.10.4 Remote Control Commands........................................................................................161
11.11 OUTPut Subsystem...................................................................................................167
11.12 SOURce Subsystem..................................................................................................169
11.13 SOURce:IQ Subsystem.............................................................................................170
11.14 SOURce:Local Oscillator Subsystem..................................................................... 172
11.15 SOURce:POWer Subsystem.....................................................................................174
11.16 SOURce:PULM Subsystem...................................................................................... 178
11.17 STATus Subsystem................................................................................................... 179
11.18 SYSTem Subsystem..................................................................................................182
11.19 TEST Subsystem.......................................................................................................192
11.20 UNIT Subsystem........................................................................................................194
11.21 List of R&S SGU Commands................................................................................... 194
12 Maintenance....................................................................................... 198
12.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 198
12.2 Storing and Packing................................................................................................. 199
13 Error Messages and Troubleshooting..............................................200
13.1 Status Information.................................................................................................... 200
13.2 Error Messages......................................................................................................... 200
13.2.1 Volatile messages....................................................................................................... 200