Rohde & Schwarz SMB100B How to use

R&S®SMB100B
Release Notes
Firmware Version 4.70.128.48
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1422.7950.02 | Version 05 | R&S®SMB100B
The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source
Acknowledgment" provided with the product.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this document: R&S®SMB100B is abbreviated as R&S SMB100B
Release Notes
Version 05

Contents
1Information on the Current Version and History.............................. 3
1.1 Version 4.70.128.48......................................................................................................3
1.2 Version 4.70.006.33......................................................................................................4
1.3 Version 4.60.112.22......................................................................................................5
1.4 Version 4.50.074.45......................................................................................................5
1.5 Version 4.30.060.18......................................................................................................7
2Modifications to the Documentation................................................. 8
3Firmware Update................................................................................. 9
3.1 Validity Information .....................................................................................................9
3.2 Downgrade ...................................................................................................................9
3.3 Update Information......................................................................................................9
3.4 Updating the Firmware..............................................................................................10
3.5 Alternative update procedures.................................................................................11
3.5.1 Firmware update over LAN..........................................................................................11
3.5.2 Firmware update using ISO image ..............................................................................11
4Customer Support ............................................................................ 14

1Information on the Current Version and
History
To ensure the R&S SMB100B remains highly secure when being updated, only signed
updates will be released.
This will make it possible to detect all future unsigned or manipulated updates.
The instrument's behavior can also configured via
"SetupSecuritySecurityGeneralSecure Update Policy".
These settings are password protected.
For more information, see the R&S SMB100B User Manual.
1.1 Version 4.70.128.48
New Options
None
New Functionality / Changed Behavior
Common
Ca. 30% faster internal adjustments
662773
Temperature Compensation for increased Level accuracy for
temperatures below +18 °C and above +33 °C is active with datasheet
Version higher than 6.0
365716
Fixed Issues
Common
Touch operations improved
489016
User Correction: Fill operation of table editor does not work
682122

Known-Issues
RF
If no K31 is installed, an error message appears for levels > 20 dBm
but does not disappear for levels < 20 dBm
735336
External Reference
In rare cases the error message 'RFB6.BB: Output unleveled: Gain
Control on Upper Limit' appears if the external reference frequency
was switched from external to internal.
421671
1.2 Version 4.70.006.33
Released: February 2020
New Options
None
New Functionality / Changed Behavior
Common
Context menu can be accessed by pressing the rotary knob for some
time.
362578
Fixed Issues
Common
Hardcopy
By default, screen-shots are not saved to USB memory
550938
Mouse operation disturbed after touching screen, remote control via
VNC does not work as expected.
489231
RF
In rare cases the error message RFB6.BB: Output unleveled: Gain
Control on Lower Limit appears, if pulse modulation is active.
585193
AM Modulation
The modualtion depth didn't change the PEP value.
510310
Stereocoder
Direct mode read back does not work
597784
Read back of PS does not work
599475
Pulse Generator
In rare cases the pulse train is wrong, if a zero pulse is added at the
end of the pulse train.
426320

Known-Issues
External Reference
In rare cases the error message 'RFB6.BB: Output unleveled: Gain
Control on Upper Limit' appears if the external reference frequency
was switched from external to internal.
421671
1.3 Version 4.60.112.22
Released: May 2019
New Options
None
New Functionality / Changed Behavior
RF
Sweep
Sweep will be switched off in case of considerable overrun conditions.
456033
List Mode
List Mode will be switched off in case of considerable overrun
conditions.
456033
LF Output
A new value "Load Impedance" in certain emulations
542234
Fixed Issues
Common
General
Slide switches can be operated in remote state.
501226
Internal Adjustment
Improved Table Adjustment. Internal Adjustments have to be done.
562367
Remote Control
Error handling: SYSTEM:SERROR? delivers info-messages, different
from SYSTEM:ERROR?
555983
Save Recall
Frequency is recalled even in case of "Exclude Frequency"
453572
RF
AM modulation
The RF level is higher than expected.
510294
RF Level Sweep
In rare cases the level steps are different.
542768
Pulse Generator
The trigger mode 'Ext Single' doesn't work.
522691
1.4 Version 4.50.074.45
Released: Dezember 2018
New Options
None

New Functionality / Changed Behavior
Common
Support of Equipment Configuration Viewer.
431146
Consecutive identical messages are bundled in info history and SCPI
message queue.
455946
Remote Control Emulation
Added Emulations for Keysight EXG Generators (N517x).
419485
RF
General
Activated internal level limits for frequencies below 1 MHz.
465312
List Mode
The minimal dwell time has been reduced to 1 ms
455790
Sweep
The minimal dwell time has been reduced to 1 ms
455790
Fixed Issues
Common
Remote Control
After viClear remote connection via USB not working.
380954
UCOR
After executing 'Fill UCOR data with sensor' error messages occures
twice.
422497
The correction value doesn’t have an effect.
458407
Known-Issues
In rare cases the error message “RFB6.BB: Output unleveled: Gain Control on Upper Limit” appears in
the history.

1.5 Version 4.30.060.18
Released: June 2018
New Options
R&S® SMBB-B101 Frequency Range: 8 kHz to 1 GHz
R&S® SMBB-B103 Frequency Range: 8 kHz to 3 GHz
R&S® SMBB-B106 Frequency Range: 8 kHz to 6 GHz
R&S® SMBB-B1 OCXO Reference Oscillator
R&S® SMBB-B1H OCXO Reference Oscillator, High Performance
R&S® SMBB-B3 100 MHz, 1 GHz Ultra Low Noise Reference Input/Output
R&S® SMBB-B5 Stereo/RDS Coder
R&S® SMBB-B32 Ultra High Output Power
R&S® SMBB-B86 Remote Control Interface (GPIB and USB)
R&S® SMBB-K22 Pulse Modulator
R&S® SMBB-K23 Pulse Generator
R&S® SMBB-K24 Multifunction Generator
R&S® SMBB-K27 Pulse Train
R&S® SMBB-K704 Flexible Reference Input from 1 MHz to 100 MHz
R&S® SMBB-K720 AM/FM/PhiM
New Functionality / Changed Behavior
Initial firmware version for R&S® SMB100B
Known-Issues
In rare cases the error message “RFB6.BB: Output unleveled: Gain Control on Upper Limit” appears in the
history.

2Modifications to the Documentation
The current documentation is up-to-date.

3Firmware Update
3.1 Validity Information
Device
Order Number
R&S® SMB100B RF Analog Signal Generator
1422.7950K02
3.2 Downgrade
Generally it is not recommended to use an earlier version than the latest version
available. In some cases the older versions do not support the hardware used in your
instrument. Before installing this firmware, check if this could happen:
►Start System ConfigSetupInstrument AssemblyVersions / Options
In the tab “Firmware”, you find the
►If the version to be installed is greater or equal than the “Min.Version”, the
hardware will be supported after downgrading. (However, this cannot be
guaranteed for all software options)
►If the version to be installed is lesser than the “Min.Version”, not all of the modules
will be supported. You instrument will not work after downgrading!
►Downgrading may fail using standard rsu-Files (eg. due to changes in the
instrument configuration file). In this case, press PRESET-Button during power-on
or install ISO image available from service department.
3.3 Update Information
The update procedure requires that the instrument is operational. There is no need to
uninstall the current firmware. Instrument settings are preserved during the update,
including user data and network settings.
To perform this procedure, USB Storage must be enabled in security settings.
Press the SETUP key, select Security and check USB Storage setting.

3.4 Updating the Firmware
Required equipment
Software:
Firmware update file SMBB_<version-number>.rsu
Hardware:
USB memory stick with enough free space to save the update file
(about 420 MByte).
The memory stick does not need to be bootable and previous data on the stick is not
affected. Several update files may reside on the stick in parallel. During update
procedure the stick is not modified by the instrument.
Prepare Memory Stick
Download update file to a PC
Connect USB stick to PC and copy the update file to the root directory
Wait until copy procedure has finished and remove USB stick
Install new firmware on R&S®SMB100B:
Connect USB stick to instrument
Switch on instrument, if instrument is powered off
Wait a few seconds until “Process Software Update?” message box appears.
Confirm by touching the YES Button or pressing the rotary knob.
Select firmware version using the arrow keys and press knob to start update
Wait until ”Software update successful“ message box appears. This may take
several minutes
Remove USB stick and touch the Reboot button
The instrument now reboots.
Execute internal adjustments (only if indicated)
Internal adjustments can be initiated manually (e.g. after warming up) by performing
the followings steps:
Press on the instrument front panel.
Press , select “Internal Adjustments…” and execute “Adjust All”.
This procedure updates all internal instrument adjustments and will take
several minutes.
Adjustments requiring external measurement equipment are not affected by the
firmware update and need not to be performed.

3.5 Alternative update procedures
The USB firmware update is recommended for most situations. However, alternative
methods for updating the firmware are available:
3.5.1 Firmware update over LAN
Instrument settings are preserved during the update, including user data and network
settings.
Get access to the file system of the instrument using ftp (other methods like
samba share is also supported, see application note 1GP72 for details).
Enter in the file manager
Copy SMBB_<version-number>.rsu to directory update
The update procedure starts immediately
Execute internal adjustments, if indicated
3.5.2 Firmware update using ISO image
Potential loss of data!
User data and user specific instrument settings will be lost during this procedure.
Instrument serial number, software license keys and all adjustments requiring external
measuring equipment are not affected.
Required equipment
Software:
ISO image for firmware update SMBB_<version-number>.iso
Please contact the service department to get this file!
Hardware:
External USB CD or DVD ROM burner with USB cable.
1 CD Recordable.
PC with burn program that can burn ISO images onto CD.
Or
1 USB-Stick formatted with FAT32 file system
PC with a program for creating a bootable USB-Stick e. g. UNetbootin.

About ISO image
This is a standardized file format for creating CD images. A CD image is a single file
encapsulating the whole data of a CD including directories and files. Unpacking the
image to a CD restores the original data. Almost any CD burning program is able to
write CDs based on ISO images.
Update procedure with external CD-ROM burner
Burn ISO image onto CD
On most computers, burning an ISO image can be initiated by simply double clicking
the ISO image file. If this is not the case, the manual procedure is similar to the
following instructions. Nero Burning ROM (StartSmart) is used in this example.
Connect the external USB CD/DVD drive to the PC
Insert CD recordable
Start Nero StartSmart
Select medium „CD“
Select „Create Data CD“
From the Files menu, open file SMBB_<version-number>.iso
Click "Burn"
When finished, close Nero and disconnect external USB CD/DVD drive
Install new firmware on R&S®SMB100B
Instrument must be switched off
Connect the external USB CD/DVD drive to the R&S®SMB100B
Switch on Instrument
The instrument boots from external drive
Follow the instructions on screen
Disconnect the external USB device
Reboot instrument
Execute internal adjustments, if indicated
Update procedure with bootable USB stick
UNetbootin is used for this example
Format an USB stick with FAT32
Download the unetbootin Windows application from the web
https://unetbootin.github.io/
Start the UNetbootin application
Select the SMBB_<version-number>.iso and your USB stick
Press OK. The bootable stick is prepared now
Insert the prepared stick to the USB port on the rear side of the SMBVB
Power on the SMBVB

Select ‘installer’ in the UNetbootin menu
The ISO is now copied to the SMBV100B
Start the installation
If the CD refuses to boot please ensure that you have burned the ISO-image as an
“image” and not as a single file. Check the CD regarding presence of several files.

4Customer Support
Technical support –where and when you need it
For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our
Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone
support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the
operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment.
Up-to-date information and upgrades
To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes
related to your instrument, please send an e-mail to the Customer Support Center
stating your instrument and your wish. We will take care that you will get the right
information.
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