Rohde & Schwarz R&S AREG800A User manual

R&S®AREG800A
Automotive Radar Echo Generator
User Manual
1179361502
Version 04
(;ÝT?2)

This document describes the R&S®AREG800A, stock no. 1437.4400.02 and its options:
●R&S®AREG8-B9 Digital Baseband (1437.8011.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-B63 Analog stepped delay line (1437.8205.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-B97 System alignment (1437.9001.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-B98 Customer specific alignment (1437.9082.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K109 Real-time interface (1437.9860.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K527 Digital baseband extension to 2 GHz (1437.9882.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K528 Digital baseband extension to 5 GHz (1437.9799.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K549 Multi instrument synchronization (1437.9876.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K570 Digital baseband 2nd path (1437.9899.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K740 Analog IF input interface (1437.9847.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K741 Analog IF output interface (1437.9830.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K812 Digital baseband additional object (1437.9853.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K813 Extended doppler frequency shift (1437.9853.xx)
●R&S®AREG8-K986 Remote Control GPIB (1437.9819.xx)
Also, this document describes the TRX frontends of the R&S®AREG800A:
●Bistatic frontends:
–R&S®AREG8-24D 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz (1437.8640K02)
–R&S®AREG8-81D 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.8763K02)
●Monostatic frontends:
–R&S®AREG8-24S 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz (1437.8611K02)
–R&S®AREG8-81S 76 GHz to 81 GHz (1437.8734K02)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.10.121.xx and later of the R&S®AREG800A.
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................13
1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................13
1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A.........................................................................................16
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 16
1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz............................................... 16
1.5 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 17
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 18
2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................18
2.2 What's New.................................................................................................................. 18
2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................19
2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................19
2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 19
2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 20
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................20
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 20
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 20
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 20
2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................20
2.3.9 Videos........................................................................................................................... 21
3 Getting started......................................................................................22
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 22
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 22
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 22
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S AREG800A.................................................................................... 23
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 25
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 26
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 26
3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 27
3.1.9 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors........................................................................... 28
3.1.10 Connecting the R&S QAT100........................................................................................29

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3.1.11 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................30
3.1.12 Connecting to Digital IO DD.......................................................................................... 30
3.1.13 Connecting to Aux IF In/Aux IF Out.............................................................................. 31
3.1.14 Connecting a TRX frontend...........................................................................................31
3.1.15 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................33
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................35
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................35
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 40
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................46
3.3.1 Configuring static operation setups...............................................................................46
3.3.2 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 48
3.4 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 51
3.4.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 51
3.4.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 52
3.4.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................53
3.4.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................54
3.4.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................55
3.4.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 57
3.4.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................58
3.4.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 59
4 About radar echo generation..............................................................60
4.1 Required options.........................................................................................................60
4.2 Radar echo generation with the R&S AREG800A.................................................... 61
4.3 Radar equation............................................................................................................ 62
4.4 Radar cross section (RCS).........................................................................................62
4.5 Doppler speed and Doppler shift...............................................................................63
4.6 Equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP)....................................................... 63
5 Generating radar echo signals........................................................... 65
5.1 Workflow to configure the R&S AREG800A............................................................. 65
5.2 Test setups...................................................................................................................66
5.2.1 Test setup with R&S QAT100 frontend..........................................................................66
5.2.2 Test setup with TRX-type frontend................................................................................ 71
5.2.3 Test setup in a HiL environment....................................................................................73

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5.2.4 Test setup with a switching unit.....................................................................................77
5.3 Static radar objects.....................................................................................................81
5.3.1 Generating static radar objects..................................................................................... 81
5.3.2 Configuring static radar objects.....................................................................................83
5.4 Dynamic radar objects................................................................................................83
5.4.1 Generating dynamic radar objects................................................................................ 84
5.4.2 Configuring dynamic radar objects................................................................................85
5.4.3 Creating a scenario with dynamic radar objects........................................................... 86
6 Configuring radar objects................................................................... 87
6.1 Radar Objects tile........................................................................................................87
6.2 Objects settings.......................................................................................................... 88
6.3 Scenario settings........................................................................................................ 92
6.4 Logging settings......................................................................................................... 94
6.4.1 Logging Configuration settings......................................................................................95
6.4.2 Logging results..............................................................................................................96
6.5 Units settings.............................................................................................................. 97
6.6 Radar Power settings............................................................................................... 100
6.7 Overview settings..................................................................................................... 101
6.7.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 101
6.7.2 Valid Objects/Invalid Objects.......................................................................................103
6.7.3 Object Monitoring........................................................................................................ 104
7 Configuring the measurement setup............................................... 106
7.1 Measurement Setup tile............................................................................................106
7.2 Frontend configuration.............................................................................................108
7.2.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 109
7.2.2 TRX settings................................................................................................................ 111
7.2.3 QAT settings................................................................................................................117
7.2.4 Geometry settings....................................................................................................... 119
7.2.5 Cable correction settings.............................................................................................122
7.3 Sensor/DUT configuration........................................................................................125
7.3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 126
7.3.2 Sensor settings........................................................................................................... 127
7.4 Channel configuration.............................................................................................. 128

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7.4.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 129
7.4.2 Channel settings......................................................................................................... 130
7.5 Channel mapping...................................................................................................... 132
7.5.1 Channel Mapping settings...........................................................................................133
7.5.2 Adjust Level settings................................................................................................... 136
7.6 Switching unit configuration....................................................................................137
7.7 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................138
7.7.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 138
7.7.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 138
7.7.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 141
7.7.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................142
7.8 Using power sensors................................................................................................143
7.8.1 Connecting R&S NRP power sensors to the R&S AREG800A...................................144
7.8.2 NRP sensor mapping.................................................................................................. 145
7.8.3 NRP power viewer...................................................................................................... 148
8 Configuring the operation setup...................................................... 156
8.1 Operation Setup tile.................................................................................................. 156
8.2 Operation setup settings..........................................................................................157
8.2.1 General....................................................................................................................... 157
8.2.2 Settings....................................................................................................................... 160
8.2.3 Object marker settings................................................................................................ 162
8.2.4 Multi instrument settings............................................................................................. 163
8.3 Bandwidth Configuration settings...........................................................................165
8.4 Realtime Control Network settings......................................................................... 166
8.5 System Control Network settings............................................................................168
9 File and data management................................................................171
9.1 About the file system................................................................................................171
9.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 173
9.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 175
9.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 176
9.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................176
9.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................176
9.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 177

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9.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................178
9.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 179
9.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................181
9.5 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 182
9.6 Using the file manager..............................................................................................182
9.6.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................183
9.6.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 185
9.6.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 186
9.6.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 186
9.7 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................188
9.7.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 189
9.7.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S AREG800A over FTP...................................... 190
9.7.3 Accessing the R&S AREG800A file system using SMB (Samba)...............................191
9.7.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 193
9.7.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 194
9.8 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................194
9.8.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 194
9.8.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 197
10 General instrument functions...........................................................199
10.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................199
10.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 200
10.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 201
10.1.3 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................202
10.2 Configuring global connectors................................................................................203
10.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 203
10.2.2 Global connectors....................................................................................................... 203
10.2.3 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................203
10.3 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................204
10.3.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 206
10.3.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................206
10.3.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 207
10.3.4 How to assign actions to the [User] key...................................................................... 208
10.4 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................209

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10.4.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 209
10.4.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................212
10.4.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 216
10.5 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 218
10.5.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 219
10.5.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 220
10.5.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................225
10.5.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 227
10.5.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 229
10.6 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................232
10.7 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 233
11 Network operation and remote control............................................234
11.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 235
11.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 236
11.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 237
11.2.2 USB interface..............................................................................................................239
11.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................240
11.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 241
11.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................241
11.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 244
11.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 244
11.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................246
11.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................248
11.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................249
11.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................249
11.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 250
11.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 250
11.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 252
11.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 252
11.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................254
11.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 258
11.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 259
11.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................260

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11.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 261
11.5.6 Remote connections settings......................................................................................262
11.5.7 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 264
11.5.8 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 266
11.5.9 QR code......................................................................................................................274
11.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................275
11.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................275
11.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................276
11.7 To configure the instrument for remote access.....................................................282
11.7.1 To find the VISA resource string..................................................................................282
11.7.2 To configure the accces over LAN.............................................................................. 283
11.8 To establish a remote control session over LAN...................................................287
11.8.1 To establish the connection with the LXI web browser................................................287
11.8.2 To establish the connection using VXI-11 protocol......................................................288
11.8.3 To establish the connection using socket communication...........................................293
11.9 To establish a remote control session over GPIB..................................................294
11.10 To establish a remote control session over USB...................................................295
11.11 To trace messages with the LXI web browser interface........................................295
11.12 To return to manual operation................................................................................. 296
11.13 To automate tasks with remote command scripts.................................................297
11.13.1 Show SCPI command.................................................................................................299
11.13.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................299
11.13.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 301
11.13.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 302
11.13.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................305
11.13.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 306
11.14 To operate the instrument using VNC.....................................................................307
11.14.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 307
11.14.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................307
11.14.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 309
11.15 References.................................................................................................................312
11.15.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................312
11.15.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................313

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11.15.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 315
12 Remote control commands...............................................................316
12.1 Programming examples........................................................................................... 317
12.2 Common commands.................................................................................................318
12.3 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 322
12.4 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................324
12.5 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................327
12.6 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 330
12.7 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 337
12.8 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................342
12.9 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 343
12.9.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 345
12.9.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 346
12.10 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................349
12.11 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 349
12.11.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 350
12.11.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................350
12.11.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 351
12.11.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 353
12.12 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 359
12.13 SYSTem:COMMunicate:RT subsystem...................................................................385
12.14 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SYST subsystem.............................................................. 387
12.15 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 389
12.16 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 390
12.16.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 390
12.16.2 Frequency commands.................................................................................................391
12.16.3 Radar object commands............................................................................................. 392
12.16.4 Units commands......................................................................................................... 402
12.16.5 Scenario commands................................................................................................... 405
12.16.6 Data logging commands............................................................................................. 408
12.16.7 Measurement setup commands..................................................................................410
12.16.8 Sensor commands...................................................................................................... 435
12.16.9 Operation setup commands........................................................................................ 438

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12.16.10 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................449
12.17 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................453
12.18 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................467
13 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 472
13.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 472
13.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................472
13.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................473
13.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 473
13.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................473
13.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 475
13.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 477
13.6 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................478
13.7 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................478
13.7.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................478
13.7.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 479
13.7.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................481
13.8 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 481
13.9 Contacting customer support..................................................................................483
14 Transporting....................................................................................... 484
15 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 485
15.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 485
15.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................485
15.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................485
15.3.1 Internal adjustments....................................................................................................485
15.3.2 Date and time..............................................................................................................489
15.3.3 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 492
15.3.4 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 494
15.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 496
Annex.................................................................................................. 497
A Extensions for user files................................................................... 497
B Unit shortcuts.....................................................................................498

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C Hardware interfaces...........................................................................500
C.1 GPIB-Bus interface................................................................................................... 500
Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations.............502
List of commands.............................................................................. 505
Index....................................................................................................514

Safety and regulatory information
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1 Safety and regulatory information
The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the
instructions provided here and in the following chapters.
Intended use
The product generates radio frequency (RF) signals for the development, production
and verification of electronic components, modules or devices. The product is intended
for industrial use, for example for production and conformance testing, maintenance
and engineering laboratories.
Use the product only for its designated purpose. Any other use is considered improper
use. Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Target audience
This document targets at all users, including technicians, operators, administrators and
maintenance personnel. The required skills and experience of the users depend on the
test setup and application of the product.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dan-
gers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by
dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 13. The same information is provi-
ded in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety
Instructions" are delivered with the product.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
1.1 Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according
to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions
provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation
nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended
use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,
manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate
use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also
need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces
and the product documentation are available.
Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation or
the data sheet. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not permitted.
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Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is dam-
aged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.
Lifting and carrying the product
The product is heavy. Do not move or carry the product by yourself. A single person
can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical con-
dition. Look up the maximum weight in the data sheet. Use the product handles to
move or carry the product. Do not lift by the accessories mounted on the product.
Accessories are not designed to carry the weight of the product.
To move the product safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift
trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that enters
can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to electric shock,
serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If Rohde & Schwarz provides
accessories designed for your product, e.g. a carrying bag, you can use the product
outdoors.
Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m
above sea level. The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where
nonconductive contamination can occur. For more information on environmental condi-
tions such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.
Setting up the product
Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the prod-
uct facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so
that it cannot fall over.
If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure sta-
bility. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the product is
moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of the prod-
uct, but not an extra load.
If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause
injury.
If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and
stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install the prod-
ucts from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands securely. Secure the
product so that it cannot fall off the rack.
Connecting to power
The product is an overvoltage category II product. Connect the product to a fixed
installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household applian-
ces and similar loads. Keep in mind that electrically powered products have risks, such
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as electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Replace parts that are relevant to
safety only by original parts, e.g. power cables or fuses.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated
on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not
adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.
●Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-spe-
cific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conduc-
tor terminal.
●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.
Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure
that nobody can trip over loose cables.
●If you connect the product to an external power supply, use the one delivered with
the product or recommended in the product documentation. The external power
supply must conform to the country-specific regulations.
●Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum
20 A.
●Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.
Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be easily
accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet these
requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level.
Cleaning the product
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the
casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Heavy product
Be careful when lifting, moving or carrying the product. Carrying the product requires a suffi-
cient number of persons or transport equipment.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Hot surface
Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connec-
tion protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
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1.2 Labels on R&S AREG800A
Labels on the casing inform about:
●Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 14.
●Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1.
●Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel.
Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S AREG800A and environment safety
Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod-
uct has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see Chapter 15.4, "Disposal",
on page 496.
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation
A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The sig-
nal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do
not follow the safety precautions.
WARNING
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other
property.
1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz
Certificates issued to Rohde & Schwarz that are relevant for your country are provided
at www.rohde-schwarz.com/key-documents, e.g. concerning:
●Quality management
●Environmental management
●Information security management
●Accreditations
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1.5 Korea certification class A
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Welcome
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2 Welcome
The R&S AREG800A is a new high performance Automotive Radar Echo Generator
developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering excellent radar signal
characteristics, wide radar signal bandwidth and straightforward and intuitive operation,
the R&S AREG800A makes radar signal generation fast and easy.
2.1 Key features
Outstanding key features of the R&S AREG800A are:
●Simulation of echoes of stationary and highly dynamic objects
●Simulation of echoes with extremely short object distances
●Simulation of echoes of multiple independent objects
●Azimuth simulation with R&S QAT100
●IF signals with high instantaneous bandwidth
●Scalable solution from production test needs to road-ready vehicle simulators
●Fully harmonized with external frontends for a wide range of echo complexity
●Built-in real-time interface for dynamic scenario simulation
●Support of scenario simulation tools: DYNA4 from Vector, Open Simulation Inter-
face (OSI)
●Synchronization of multiple instruments of the R&S AREG800A and R&S QAT100
For more information, see data sheet.
2.2 What's New
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.10.121.xx and later of the
R&S®AREG800A.
Compared to the previous version, it provides the new features listed below:
●Support of a switching unit, e.g. R&S OSP, see Chapter 7.6, "Switching unit config-
uration", on page 137 and Chapter 5.2.4, "Test setup with a switching unit",
on page 77.
●Frequency dependent setting of antenna gain for TRX-type frontends is supported
and values for default antenna are provided, see Chapter 7.2.2, "TRX settings",
on page 111.
●Parameter "orientation" (horizontal, vertical) available in geometry settings for QAT-
type frontends, see Chapter 7.2.4, "Geometry settings", on page 119.
●Hardware in the loop:
– Selectable update mode supports defined update of radar objects according to
a timestamp within the OSI packet, see "HiL - Update Mode" on page 161.
What's New

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– Object marker setting with configurable timing and marker source, see Chap-
ter 8.2.3, "Object marker settings", on page 162.
●Object monitoring to stream radar objects to an external PC, see Chapter 6.7.3,
"Object Monitoring", on page 104.
●Value for speed of light configurable for internal calculations, e.g. for calculating the
Doppler shift, see "Speed of Light" on page 99.
●Maximum value for air gap between frontend and target increased to 30 m, see "Air
Gap" on page 112.
●Support of TRX frontends 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz.
●HUMS settings including device tags and enhanced protocol settings, see Chap-
ter 11.5.7, "HUMS settings", on page 264 and Chapter 11.5.8, "HUMS enhanced
settings", on page 266.
●Delayed internal adjustment settings to start the internal adjustments at a specified
time and automatic shut down of the instrument when completed, see Chap-
ter 15.3.1.2, "Delayed adjustment settings", on page 487.
2.3 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S AREG800A user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/areg800a
2.3.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S AREG800A and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor-
mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
2.3.2 User manuals and help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands
with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument interfaces
and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S AREG800A. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
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2.3.3 Service manual
Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firm-
ware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S AREG800A in secure areas. It
is available for download on the internet.
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S AREG800A. It also
lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-
acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/areg800a
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-
source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open
source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/areg800a
2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
Documentation overview