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ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Test and Measurement Division
Mühldorfstraße 15
81671 München, Germany
3rd edition 02/2005
Printed in Germany.
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Subject to alterations, Errors excepted.
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R&S AM300 Chapter Overview
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Chapter Overview
General Content of the Manual for R&S AM300
Data Sheet
Safety Instructions
Certificate of Quality
EC Certificate of Conformity
Customer Support
List of Rohde & Schwarz Offices
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Control Elements
Chapter 3 Putting the R&S AM300 into Operation
Chapter 4 Getting Started – Measurement Example
Chapter 5 Setting up the Instrument
Chapter 6 Working with the R&S AM300
Chapter 7 Remote Control/PC Software R&S AM300-K1
Chapter 8 Instrument Interfaces
Chapter 9 Error Messages
Chapter 10 Index

Content of the Manual R&S AM300
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Content of the Manual
Operating Manual
Introduction This operating manual provides information about:
 Technical characteristics of the instrument
 Putting into operation
 Basic operating procedures and control elements
 Operation via menus
 Installation and configuration of PC software
 Putting into operation of remote control
By way of an introduction, a typical R&S AM300 measurement is described.
The operating manual also contains information about maintenance and
troubleshooting based on the warnings and error messages issued by the
instrument.

R&S AM300 Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter Overview ............................................................................................................................ 0-3
Content of the Manual..................................................................................................................... 0-4
Operating Manual ...................................................................................................................... 0-4
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 0-5
Data Sheet ...................................................................................................................................... 0-10
Channels.................................................................................................................................. 0-10
Waveform................................................................................................................................. 0-10
Frequency................................................................................................................................ 0-10
Output Parameters .................................................................................................................. 0-11
Spectral Purity (Sine)............................................................................................................... 0-11
Signal Characteristic................................................................................................................ 0-11
Output Characteristic ............................................................................................................... 0-12
Modulation1) ............................................................................................................................. 0-13
Gate/Burst................................................................................................................................ 0-14
Sweep ..................................................................................................................................... 0-14
Trigger ..................................................................................................................................... 0-14
Reference ................................................................................................................................ 0-15
Interfaces ................................................................................................................................. 0-15
Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 0-15
General Data ........................................................................................................................... 0-16
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 0-17
Certificate of Quality ..................................................................................................................... 0-20
EC Certificate of Conformity ........................................................................................................ 0-21
Customer Support......................................................................................................................... 0-22
List of Rohde & Schwarz Offices ................................................................................................. 0-23
1 Introduction................................................................................................. 1-34
1.1 Application Range of the R&S AM300 ................................................................................. 1-34
1.2 Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................... 1-35
1.3 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 1-35
2 Control Elements ........................................................................................ 2-36
2.1 Front View .............................................................................................................................. 2-36
2.2 Rear View................................................................................................................................ 2-37
3 Putting the R&S AM300 into Operation..................................................... 3-38
3.1 Unpacking the R&S AM300................................................................................................... 3-38
3.2 Setting up the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 3-38
3.3 Connecting the R&S AM300 to the AC Line ....................................................................... 3-40

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3.4 Switching On the R&S AM300 .............................................................................................. 3-40
3.5 Function Test ......................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.6 EMC ......................................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.7 Connecting an External Keyboard....................................................................................... 3-42
4 Getting Started............................................................................................ 4-43
4.1 Amplitude and Frequency Settings ..................................................................................... 4-43
5 Manual Operating Concept ........................................................................ 5-45
5.1 Making Entries from the Keypad.......................................................................................... 5-45
5.1.1 Numerical Keys............................................................................................................ 5-45
5.1.2 Unit Keys...................................................................................................................... 5-45
5.1.3 Rotary Knob ................................................................................................................. 5-46
5.1.4 Cursor Keys ................................................................................................................. 5-46
5.1.5 Function Keys .............................................................................................................. 5-46
5.1.6 Action Keys .................................................................................................................. 5-47
5.1.7 SYS Key....................................................................................................................... 5-47
5.2 Screen Display ....................................................................................................................... 5-48
5.2.1 Diagram Area............................................................................................................... 5-49
5.2.2 Menu Area ................................................................................................................... 5-49
5.2.3 Function Area............................................................................................................... 5-50
5.3 Calling and Changing Menus ............................................................................................... 5-51
5.4 Setting Parameters ................................................................................................................ 5-53
5.4.1 Direct Selection of Instrument Functions ..................................................................... 5-53
5.4.2 Toggling a Setting ........................................................................................................ 5-53
5.4.3 Selecting Settings ........................................................................................................ 5-54
5.4.4 Entering Numerical Parameters................................................................................... 5-55
5.4.4.1 Entry with the Numerical Keys .................................................................... 5-55
5.4.4.2 Entry using the Cursor Keys and the Rotary Knob ..................................... 5-57
5.5 Overview of all Menus and Functions ................................................................................. 5-59
5.5.1 Arbitrary and Function Generator ................................................................................ 5-59
5.5.1.1 CH1 Menu (CH2)......................................................................................... 5-59
5.5.1.2 SWEEP Menu.............................................................................................. 5-62
5.5.1.3 TRIG/GATE Menu ....................................................................................... 5-63
5.5.1.4 LOAD/SAVE Menu ...................................................................................... 5-64
5.5.1.5 COUPLING Menu........................................................................................ 5-64
5.5.1.6 DISPLAY Menu ........................................................................................... 5-65
5.5.2 SYSTEM Functions...................................................................................................... 5-66
5.5.2.1 PRESET Menu ............................................................................................ 5-66
5.5.2.2 STATUS Menu ............................................................................................ 5-66
5.5.2.3 FILE Menu ................................................................................................... 5-66
5.5.2.4 CONFIG Menu............................................................................................. 5-67
5.5.2.5 SERVICE Menu........................................................................................... 5-67
5.5.2.6 INFO Menu .................................................................................................. 5-67

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6 Working with the R&S AM300 .................................................................... 6-68
6.1 Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................... 6-68
6.2 Arbitrary and Function Generator........................................................................................ 6-70
6.2.1 Configuring Output Signal CH1 (Menu CH1)............................................................... 6-71
6.2.1.1 Selecting a Waveform ................................................................................. 6-72
6.2.1.2 Setting the Frequency of the Current Waveform......................................... 6-75
6.2.1.3 Setting the Amplitude of the Current Waveform.......................................... 6-77
6.2.1.3.1 SINE Waveform ........................................................................................ 6-78
6.2.1.3.2 TRIANGLE Waveform............................................................................... 6-85
6.2.1.3.3 RAMP Waveform ...................................................................................... 6-87
6.2.1.3.4 SQUARE and SQUARE LOW JITTER Waveforms.................................. 6-88
6.2.1.3.5 EXPONENTIAL Waveform ....................................................................... 6-89
6.2.1.3.6 NOISE Waveform ..................................................................................... 6-90
6.2.1.3.7 PULSE Waveform..................................................................................... 6-91
6.2.1.3.8 Setting the ARBITRARY Waveform.......................................................... 6-93
6.2.1.4 Setting the Function Parameters for the Current Waveform....................... 6-96
6.2.1.4.1 SINE Waveform ........................................................................................ 6-97
6.2.1.4.2 TRIANGLE Waveform............................................................................. 6-100
0.1.1.1.1 RAMP Waveform .................................................................................... 6-101
6.2.1.4.3 SQUARE and SQUARE LOW JITTER Waveforms................................ 6-103
6.2.1.4.4 EXPONENTIAL Waveform ..................................................................... 6-105
6.2.1.4.5 PULSE Waveform................................................................................... 6-107
6.2.1.4.6 ARBITRARY Waveform.......................................................................... 6-109
6.2.1.5 Modulating a Waveform............................................................................. 6-112
6.2.1.5.1 Amplitude Modulation (AM)..................................................................... 6-114
6.2.1.5.2 Frequency Modulation (FM).................................................................... 6-118
6.2.1.5.3 Phase Modulation (PM) .......................................................................... 6-122
6.2.1.5.4 Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) ................................................................ 6-126
6.2.1.5.5 Phase Shift Keying (PSK)....................................................................... 6-130
6.2.1.6 Configuring the Signal Output ................................................................... 6-134
6.2.1.6.1 Switching Channel Summing On/Off ...................................................... 6-135
6.2.1.6.2 Entering the Terminating Impedance...................................................... 6-136
6.2.1.6.3 Setting the Anti-Aliasing Filter................................................................. 6-137
6.2.1.6.4 Setting the Output Filter.......................................................................... 6-138
6.2.1.6.5 Setting Synchronized Outputs ................................................................ 6-139
6.2.1.7 Switching the Signal Output On/Off........................................................... 6-143
6.2.2 Configuring Output Signal CH2 (Menu CH2)............................................................. 6-144
6.2.3 Sweep Settings (SWEEP Menu) ............................................................................... 6-145
6.2.3.1 Setting the Sweep Frequency Range........................................................ 6-147
6.2.3.1.1 Setting the Center Frequency and Frequency Range ............................ 6-148
6.2.3.1.2 Setting the Starting and Stopping Frequencies ...................................... 6-149
6.2.3.2 Selecting the Trigger Mode ....................................................................... 6-150
6.2.3.3 Selecting the Sweep Scaling..................................................................... 6-151
6.2.3.4 Setting the Sweep Time ............................................................................ 6-151
6.2.3.5 Setting the Frequency Marker ................................................................... 6-152
6.2.3.5.1 Setting the Marker Frequency ................................................................ 6-153
6.2.3.5.2 Switching the Frequency Marker On/Off................................................. 6-153
6.2.3.6 Switching SWEEP Operating Mode On/Off .............................................. 6-154
6.2.4 Trigger Settings (TRIG/GATE Menu)......................................................................... 6-155
6.2.4.1 Selecting Trigger Mode ............................................................................. 6-157
6.2.4.1.1 Method of the Internal Trigger Generator ............................................... 6-158
6.2.4.1.2 Method of the external Trigger Generator .............................................. 6-158

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6.2.4.2 Setting the Trigger Delay........................................................................... 6-159
6.2.4.3 Selecting the Active Trigger Edge............................................................. 6-159
6.2.4.4 Setting the Internal Trigger Generator Frequency .................................... 6-160
6.2.4.5 Setting Gate/Burst Operating Mode .......................................................... 6-161
6.2.4.5.1 Selecting the Gate Function ................................................................... 6-163
6.2.4.5.2 Setting the Gate Length.......................................................................... 6-166
6.2.4.5.3 Controlling the Gate via an External Trigger Signal ............................... 6-166
6.2.4.5.4 Selecting the Gate Polarity ..................................................................... 6-167
6.2.4.5.5 Configuring Burst Mode .......................................................................... 6-168
6.2.5 Loading User-Defined Waveforms (LOAD/SAVE Menu)........................................... 6-169
6.2.5.1 Loading a Waveform from the Internal Flash Memory into Channels....... 6-170
6.2.5.2 Loading a Waveform from the External USB Stick into Channels ............ 6-171
6.2.5.3 Storing a Waveform from the USB Stick in the Flash Memory ................. 6-172
6.2.5.4 Deleting a Waveform from the Internal Flash Memory.............................. 6-173
6.2.6 Setting Dependences between the Channels (COUPLING Menu) ........................... 6-174
6.2.6.1 Switching Coupling On/Off ........................................................................ 6-175
6.2.7 Screen Settings (DISPLAY Menu)............................................................................. 6-177
6.2.7.1 Displaying Waveforms............................................................................... 6-178
6.2.7.1.1 Displaying Channels CH1 and/or CH2 ................................................... 6-179
6.2.7.1.2 Displaying Channel Amplitude Values Orthogonally .............................. 6-180
6.2.7.2 Scaling the Diagram Area ......................................................................... 6-181
6.2.7.2.1 Scaling the X Axis ................................................................................... 6-182
6.2.7.2.2 Scaling the Y Axis ................................................................................... 6-184
6.2.7.3 Zooming the Screen Window .................................................................... 6-186
6.2.7.3.1 Moving the Screen Window .................................................................... 6-187
6.2.7.3.2 Zooming the Screen Window In/Out....................................................... 6-188
6.3 SYSTEM Functions (SYS Key) ........................................................................................... 6-190
6.3.1 Instrument Default Setting (Menu PRESET) ............................................................. 6-191
6.3.1.1 Selecting and Calling the Instrument Default Setting................................ 6-192
6.3.2 Displaying the Current Instrument Setting (STATUS Menu) ..................................... 6-193
6.3.2.1 Waveform Settings in Channel CH1.......................................................... 6-194
6.3.2.2 Waveform Settings in Channel CH2.......................................................... 6-195
6.3.2.3 Modulation Settings in Channel CH1 ........................................................ 6-196
6.3.2.4 Modulation Settings in Channel CH2 ........................................................ 6-197
6.3.2.5 Trigger Settings ......................................................................................... 6-198
6.3.2.6 Sweep Settings.......................................................................................... 6-199
6.3.3 User-Defined Settings (FILE Menu)........................................................................... 6-200
6.3.3.1 Saving and Loading User-Defined Settings .............................................. 6-201
6.3.3.2 Printing out a Screenshot .......................................................................... 6-203
6.3.4 System Settings (CONFIG Menu) ............................................................................. 6-204
6.3.4.1 Setting the Date and Time of Day ............................................................. 6-205
6.3.4.2 Selecting an Internal or External Reference Source ................................. 6-207
6.3.4.3 Configuring the Instrument Interfaces ....................................................... 6-209
6.3.4.4 Setting the Screen Saver Mode ................................................................ 6-211
6.3.4.5 Selecting an Internal or External Monitor .................................................. 6-213
6.3.5 Service Functions (SERVICE Menu) ......................................................................... 6-214
6.3.5.1 Performing Selftests .................................................................................. 6-214
6.3.6 System Informations (INFO Menu) ............................................................................ 6-215

R&S AM300 Data Sheet
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6.3.6.1 Displaying Module Data............................................................................. 6-216
6.3.6.2 Displaying Instrument Statistics ................................................................ 6-216
6.3.6.3 Displaying System Messages ................................................................... 6-217
7 Remote Control/PC Software R&S AM300-K1 ........................................ 7-219
7.1 Applications of PC Software............................................................................................... 7-219
7.2 Installation and Configuration............................................................................................ 7-219
7.2.1 Installing the PC Software.......................................................................................... 7-219
7.2.1.1 Installing the Program................................................................................ 7-220
7.2.1.2 Installing the Device Drivers...................................................................... 7-222
7.2.2 Creating the Program Version for Specific Instrument .............................................. 7-226
7.3 Starting the Remote Control............................................................................................... 7-228
7.3.1 Connecting the Instrument to the PC......................................................................... 7-228
7.3.2 Starting the Program.................................................................................................. 7-229
7.4 Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 7-230
7.5 Control Concept................................................................................................................... 7-231
7.5.1 PC Monitor Display .................................................................................................... 7-231
7.5.1.1 Diagram ..................................................................................................... 7-232
7.5.1.2 Menus........................................................................................................ 7-232
7.5.1.3 Functions ................................................................................................... 7-233
7.5.2 Setting the Parameters .............................................................................................. 7-234
7.6 Overview of all Menus and Functions (Shortcuts)........................................................... 7-235
7.6.1 File ............................................................................................................................. 7-235
7.6.2 View ........................................................................................................................... 7-235
7.6.3 ? Help......................................................................................................................... 7-235
7.6.4 Function ..................................................................................................................... 7-236
7.6.4.1 CH1 (CH2)................................................................................................. 7-236
7.6.4.2 Sweep........................................................................................................ 7-239
7.6.4.3 Trigger/Gate .............................................................................................. 7-240
7.6.4.4 Loading User-Defined Waveforms ............................................................ 7-241
7.6.4.5 Coupling .................................................................................................... 7-241
7.6.4.6 Display Settings (Display) ......................................................................... 7-242
8 Instrument Interfaces ............................................................................... 8-243
8.1 Keyboard Connector (KEYB).............................................................................................. 8-243
8.2 Monitor Connector (MON)................................................................................................... 8-243
8.3 Reference Input and Output (EXT REF IN, REF OUT) ...................................................... 8-244
8.4 USB Interface (PC, DEV) ..................................................................................................... 8-244
9 Error Messages......................................................................................... 9-245
9.1 System Messages................................................................................................................ 9-245
10 Index ........................................................................................................ 10-246

Data Sheet R&S AM300
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Data Sheet
Note As a highly innovative company we seek to ensure that our products
constantly undergo further development. For updates on newly added
applications and product characteristics please visit our website
http://www.smart.rohde-schwarz.com.
Channels
Number of channels 2
Phase
Setting range -180° to +180°
Resolution 0.01°
Operating modes CH1, CH2, CH1 + CH2
Waveform
Standard sine, triangle, ramp, square, pulse, exponential rising, exponential
falling, noise
Arbitrary
Waveform length points per channel 16 to 262144 (256K)
Level resolution 14-bit
Frequency
Sine 10 µHz to 35 MHz
Triangle, ramp, square,
exponential
10 µHz to 500 kHz
Square low jitter 10 µHz to 50 MHz
Noise 35 MHz bandwidth
Pulse 10 µHz to 16.667 MHz
Arbitrary
Repetition frequency 16 points Max. 6.25 MHz
Sample frequency 10 µHz to 100 MHz
Resolution 10 µHz

R&S AM300 Data Sheet
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Output Parameters
Output voltage (50 Ω)
Setting range at AM: 1 mV to 5 V (VSS)1 mV to 10 V (VSS)
Resolution 0.1 mV (4 digits)
Accuracy ±2 %
Frequency response
(referenced to 10 kHz sine)
10 µHz ≤f ≤30 MHz ±0.1 dB
30 MHz < f ≤35 MHz ±0.25 dB
Units V (VSS), dBm
Spectral Purity (Sine)
Harmonic distortion
≥3 (USS) output voltage < 3 V (VSS)
20 Hz ≤f ≤1 MHz < -60 dBc < -65 dBc
1 MHz < f ≤5 MHz < -55 dBc < -55 dBc
5 MHz < f ≤35 MHz < -35 dBc < -40 dBc
Non-harmonic distortion
10 µHz ≤f ≤5 MHz typ. (-70 dBc) < -60 dBc
5 MHz < f ≤25 MHz typ. (-55 dBc) < -45 dBc
25 MHz < f ≤35 MHz typ. (-50 dBc) < -40 dBc
SSB phase noise (10 kHz offset)
10 MHz -118 dBc (1 Hz)
35 MHz -117 dBc (1 Hz)
Signal Characteristic
Square
Duty cycle
f ≤500 kHz 1 % to 99 %, selectable
10 µHz ≤f ≤50 MHz 50 % fixed
Rise/fall time
10 µHz ≤f ≤10 MHz < 10 ns
10 MHz < f ≤50 MHz < 5 ns
Overshoot < 5 %
Pulse

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Period 70 ns to 9999 s
Pulse width 20 ns to 9999 s
Rise time < 10ns
Overshoot < 5 %
Ramp/triangle
Symmetry 0 % to 100 %
Linearity ±0.1 % (f < 10 kHz)
Exponential
Type rising or falling
Arbitrary
Rise time < 10 ns
Linearity ±0.1 % (f < 10 kHz)
Download time via USB 16 s (binary 256 k points)
Output Characteristic
Offset (50 Ω)
Setting range ±5 V, |signal level + offset| ≤5 V
Accuracy ±1 % of setting ±2 mV + 0.5 % of signal level
Signal output
Impedance 50 Ωnominal
Protection short-circuit proof
Filter
Internal
Operating modes manual, automatic
Lowpass filter cutoff frequency 35 MHz, 37 MHz, 75 MHz
Filter types Bessel 9th order, Cauer 9th order
External filter connection
Impedance (output and input) 50 Ωnominal
Output voltage 2 V (VSS)

R&S AM300 Data Sheet
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Modulation1)
Modulation modes AM, FM, ϕM, FSK, PSK
AM
Carrier waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential, pulse and arbitrary
Modulation waveforms sine, square, triangle, ramp, exponential, noise
Modulation frequency 10 mHz to 100 kHz
Modulation depth 0 to 100 %
resolution 0.1 %
Source internal
FM
Carrier waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Modulation waveforms sine, square, triangle, ramp, exponential, noise
Modulation frequency 10 mHz to 100 kHz
Frequency deviation 100 mHz to 17.5 MHz
Source internal
ϕM
Carrier waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Modulation waveforms sine, square, triangle, ramp, exponential, noise
Modulation frequency 10 mHz to 100 kHz
Phase deviation -180° to +180°
Source internal
FSK
Carrier waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Modulation waveforms square
Modulation frequency 0.1 mHz to 2 MHz
Frequency deviation 35 MHz for sine 10 µHz to 500 kHz
Source internal, external
PSK
Carrier waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Modulation waveforms square
Modulation frequency 0.1 mHz to 2 MHz
Phase deviation -180° to +180°
Source internal, external

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Gate/Burst
Waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Gate settings block end; sample & hold, burst
Number of periods per burst 1 to 65535
Start phase -180° to +180°
Gate length (internal) 100 ns to 9999 s
Gate source internal, external
Sweep
Waveforms sine, triangle, ramp, square, exponential and arbitrary
Type linear, logarithmic
Direction upwards
Start/stop frequency 10 mHz to max. signal frequency (sine 35 MHz)
Sweep time 1 ms to 999 s
Marker frequency marker
Trigger
Source manual, internal, external
Delay
Setting range 0 ns, 150 ns bis 9999 s
Resolution 10 ns
Internal trigger
Repetition period 2 MHz to 101 µHz 500 ns to 9901 s
Resolution 10 ns
External trigger input
Input voltage TTL-compatible
Edge rising or falling, selectable
Pulse width > 100 ns
Input impedance > 1 kΩ(DC coupling)
Latency (burst, sweep) < 100 ns (typically)
Sync output
Outputs 2
Voltage TTL-compatible
Pulse width ≥50 ns
Polarity selectable

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Impedance 50 Ω
Sources comparator, phase
accumulators, markers, trigger
Reference
Reference oscillator (internal)
Frequency 10 MHz
Stability < 1 ppm
Aging < 1 ppm/year
Reference input
Frequency 10 MHz, 5 MHz, 2 MHz
Frequency deviation < 5 * 10-6
Input voltage 0.5 V to 2 V (50 Ω)
Input impedance 50 Ω
Reference output
Frequency 10 MHz
Output voltage > 0.5 V (50 Ω)
Impedance 50 Ω
Interfaces
USB host
Connector "B plug" connector type
Protocol version 1.1
Command set device-specific command set, remote control via Windows driver
(Windows 2000/XP™)
USB device
Connector "A plug" connector type
Protocol version 1.1
Additional memory USB memory stick
Power Supply
Input voltage range 100 V to 240 V AC
(autoranging),
50 to 60 Hz,
Power consumption < 35 VA

Data Sheet R&S AM300
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General Data
Display
Type 5.4” active colour TFT display
Number of points 320 x 240
Memory locations
Device settings 8
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature range meets DIN EN 60068-2-1/2 +5° C to +45° C
Storage temperature range -20° C to +70° C
Relative humidity meets DIN EN 60068-2-3
(non-condensing)
95 % at +40° C
Mechanical loading
Sine meets DIN EN 60068-2-6,
DIN EN 61010-1 and
MIL-T-28800D Class 5
5 to 150 Hz: max. 2g at 55 Hz,
55 to 150 Hz: 0.5g constant
Random meets DIN EN 60068-2-64 10 to 500 Hz: 1.9g
Shock meets DIN EN 60068-2-27 and
MIL-STD-810
shock spectrum
Electromagnetic
compatibility
meets EN 555011 Class B and EN 61326
(EMC Directive 89/336/EEC)
Noise field strength < 10 V/m
Protection class DIN EN 61010-1/IEC61010-1 UL3111-1; CSA22.2 No:1010.1
Dimensions (W x H x D) 219 mm x 147 mm x 350 mm
Weight approx. 6.2 kg
1) Modulation possible only when frequency coupling is switched on.

R&S AM300 Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Note This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate
of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully
complying with safety standards.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must
observe all instructions and warnings given in this operating manual.
Safety-related
symbols used on
equipment and
documentation
from R&S
Observe
operating
instructions
Weight
indication for units
> 18 kg
PE terminal Ground
terminal
Danger!
Shock hazard
Warning!
Hot surfaces
Ground Attention!
Electrostatic
sensitive devices
require special
care

Safety Instructions R&S AM300
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Safety 1.
instructions
The unit may be used only in the operating conditions and positions specified
by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise agreed, the following applies to R&S
products:
IP degree of protection 2X, pollution severity 2 overvoltage category 2, only
for indoor use, altitude max. 2000 m.
Unless specified otherwise in the data sheet, a tolerance of ±10 % shall apply
to the nominal voltage and of ±5 % to the nominal frequency.
2. For measurements in circuits with voltages Vrms > 30 V, suitable measures
should be taken to avoid any hazards (using, for example, appropriate
measuring equipment, fusing, current limiting, electrical separation,
insulation).
3. If the unit is to be permanently wired, the PE terminal of the unit must first be
connected to the PE conductor on site before any other connections are
made. Installation and cabling of the unit to be performed only by qualified
technical personnel.
4. For permanently installed units without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or
similar protective devices, the supply circuit must be fused such as to provide
suitable protection for the users and equipment.
5. Prior to switching on the unit, it must be ensured that the nominal voltage set
on the unit matches the nominal voltage of the AC supply network.
If a different voltage is to be set, the power fuse of the unit may have to be
changed accordingly.
6. Units of protection class I with disconnectible AC supply cable and appliance
connector may be operated only from a power socket with earthing contact
and with the PE conductor connected.
7. It is not permissible to interrupt the PE conductor intentionally, neither in the
incoming cable nor on the unit itself as this may cause the unit to become
electrically hazardous.
Any extension lines or multiple socket outlets used must be checked for
compliance with relevant safety standards at regular intervals.
8. If the unit has no power switch for disconnection from the AC supply, the plug
of the connecting cable is regarded as the disconnecting device.
In such cases it must be ensured that the power plug is easily reachable and
accessible at all times (length of connecting cable approx. 2 m). Functional or
electronic switches are not suitable for providing disconnection from the AC
supply.
If units without power switches are integrated in racks or systems, a
disconnecting device must be provided at system level.
9. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of
accidents must be observed in all work performed.
Prior to performing any work on the unit or opening the unit, the latter must be
disconnected from the supply network.
Any adjustments, replacements of parts, maintenance or repair may be
carried out only by authorized R&S technical personnel.
Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g.
power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must be performed
after each replacement of parts relevant to safety (visual inspection, PE
conductor test, insulation-resistance, leakage-current measurement,
functional test).
10. Ensure that the connections with information technology equipment comply
with IEC950/EN60950.

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11. Lithium batteries must not be exposed to high temperatures or fire.
Keep batteries away from children.
If the battery is replaced improperly, there is danger of explosion. Only
replace the battery by R&S type (see spare part list).
Lithium batteries are suitable for environmentally-friendly disposal or
specialized recycling. Dispose them into appropriate containers, only.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
12. Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be packed in the original
packing or in packing with electrostatic and mechanical protection.
13. Electrostatics via the connectors may damage the equipment. For the safe
handling and operation of the equipment, appropriate measures against
electrostatics should be implemented.
14. The outside of the instrument is suitably cleaned using a soft, lint-free
dustcloth. Never use solvents such as thinners, acetone and similar things, as
they may damage the front panel labeling or plastic parts.
15. Any additional safety instructions given in this manual are also to be
observed.