Rohde & Schwarz SMCVB-K980 User manual

R&S®SMCV100B
Vector Signal Generator
User Manual
1179059702
Version 07
(;Ý5ï2)

This document describes the R&S®SMCV100B, stock no. 1432.7000.02 and its options:
●R&S®SMCVB-B103 Frequency range 4 kHz to 3 GHz (1433.2002.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-KB106 Frequency range extension to 6 GHz (1433.2202.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-KB107 Frequency range extension to 7 GHz (1433.2402.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K19 Digital baseband interface (1434.4073.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K31 High output power (1434.4115.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K62 AWGN (Additional white Gaussian noise) (1434.3654.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K197 Basic AM/FM/PhiM (via baseband) (1434.3619.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K198 Pulse Modulation (via baseband) (1434.3631.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K199 Custom digital modulation (1434.3990.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K200 Waveform package (1434.5728.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K505 ARB waveform streaming (1434.5328.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K511 ARB memory extension to 512 MSamples (1434.3519.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K512 ARB memory extension to 1 GSample (1434.3531.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K519 Enable broadcast standards (1434.3690.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K521 Extension to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.3554.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K522 Extension to 160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.3577.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K523 Extension to 240 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.4050.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K547 Improved modulation frequency response (1434.4138.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K709 Low phase noise (1434.3590.xx)
●R&S®SMCVB-K980 HUMS (Health and Utilization Monitoring Service) (1434.5757.xx)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SMCV100B is indicated as
R&S SMCVB, R&S®SFE is indicated as R&S SFE, R&S®SFE100 is indicated as R&S SFE100, R&S®SMW200A is indicated as
R&S SMW. Linux® is abbreviated as Linux.

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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................15
1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................15
1.2 Labels on R&S SMCV100B.........................................................................................17
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 18
1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz............................................... 18
1.5 Korea certification class B......................................................................................... 18
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 20
2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................20
2.2 What's new...................................................................................................................21
2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................21
2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................21
2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 21
2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 22
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................22
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 22
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 22
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 22
2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................23
2.3.9 Videos........................................................................................................................... 23
3 Getting started......................................................................................24
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 24
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................24
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 24
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 24
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMCV100B....................................................................................25
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 26
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 27
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 27
3.1.8 Connecting a monitor.................................................................................................... 28
3.1.9 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 29
3.1.10 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors........................................................................... 29

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3.1.11 Connecting to RF 50 Ω..................................................................................................31
3.1.12 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................ 31
3.1.13 Connecting to Dig. IQ HS x........................................................................................... 31
3.1.14 Connecting to IP Data................................................................................................... 32
3.1.15 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................34
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................35
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................35
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 39
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................42
3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 43
3.3.2 Generating a digitally modulated signal........................................................................ 44
3.3.3 Triggering the instrument with an external signal..........................................................47
3.3.4 Enabling and configuring a marker signal..................................................................... 51
3.3.5 Verifying the generated signal with the graphics display...............................................53
3.3.6 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 56
3.3.7 Generating a DAB signal...............................................................................................58
3.4 System overview......................................................................................................... 60
3.4.1 Brief introduction to the instrument's concept............................................................... 60
3.4.2 Signal flow at a glance.................................................................................................. 61
3.4.3 Internal baseband source ("Baseband" block).............................................................. 62
3.4.4 Digital baseband input/output ("BB input"/ "I/Q digital" block).......................................62
3.4.5 Additional white gaussian noise ("AWGN" block)..........................................................63
3.4.6 "I/Q stream mapper" block............................................................................................ 63
3.4.7 I/Q modulator ("I/Q mod" block).................................................................................... 63
3.4.8 RF ("RF" block)............................................................................................................. 63
3.4.9 Applications examples of the R&S SMCV100B............................................................ 63
3.5 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 64
3.5.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 64
3.5.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 64
3.5.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................65
3.5.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................70
3.5.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................71
3.5.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 72

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3.5.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................74
3.5.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 74
4 Configuring internal baseband signals..............................................75
4.1 Overview of the signal generation modes................................................................ 75
4.2 Accessing the functions in the baseband domain.................................................. 76
4.3 Generating signals according to broadcast standards...........................................77
4.4 Common functions and settings in the baseband domain..................................... 80
4.4.1 Basics on signals, modulation types and filters.............................................................80
4.4.2 Common settings........................................................................................................ 100
4.5 Generating custom digital modulated signals....................................................... 106
4.5.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 106
4.5.2 About the custom digital modulation........................................................................... 106
4.5.3 Custom digital modulation settings............................................................................. 107
4.5.4 How to create data and control lists............................................................................ 124
4.5.5 References..................................................................................................................127
4.6 Using the arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)......................................................137
4.6.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 137
4.6.2 About ARB.................................................................................................................. 138
4.6.3 ARB settings............................................................................................................... 143
4.6.4 How to create, generate and play waveform files....................................................... 152
4.6.5 How to work with waveform libraries...........................................................................168
4.6.6 How to stream waveforms from an external storage device....................................... 171
4.6.7 Tags for waveforms, data and control lists..................................................................173
4.7 Reducing the crest factor.........................................................................................190
4.8 Generating multi-segment waveform files..............................................................190
4.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 191
4.8.2 About the multi-segment waveforms...........................................................................191
4.8.3 Multi-segment settings................................................................................................ 196
4.8.4 How to create and work with multi-segment waveform files....................................... 212
4.8.5 Reference to triggering of multi-segment waveforms..................................................217
4.9 Generating multi-carrier signals..............................................................................220
4.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 221
4.9.2 About the multi-carrier waveforms.............................................................................. 221

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4.9.3 Multi-carrier settings....................................................................................................223
4.9.4 How to use the multi-carrier function...........................................................................235
4.10 Generating FM/PhiM/AM/Pulse modulation signals.............................................. 238
4.10.1 FM/PhiM/AM configuration and settings..................................................................... 238
4.10.2 Pulse modulation configuration and settings...............................................................242
4.11 Shifting and boosting the baseband signal............................................................244
4.11.1 About baseband offsets...............................................................................................244
4.11.2 Baseband offsets settings........................................................................................... 247
4.11.3 How to improve signal characteristics by shifting the baseband signal...................... 248
5 Configuring external baseband signals...........................................249
5.1 Overview of the input and output signals and interfaces..................................... 249
5.1.1 Overview of the baseband signal sources.................................................................. 250
5.1.2 Overview of the baseband and RF output signals...................................................... 250
5.1.3 Interdependencies.......................................................................................................251
5.1.4 Important signal parameters and interface's characteristics....................................... 251
5.2 System configuration settings.................................................................................254
5.2.1 I/Q stream mapper settings.........................................................................................254
5.2.2 External RF and I/Q settings....................................................................................... 255
5.2.3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 266
5.3 Digital baseband input settings...............................................................................267
5.3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 269
5.3.2 Signal input settings.................................................................................................... 270
5.4 I/Q digital output settings.........................................................................................272
5.4.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 273
5.4.2 Channels settings........................................................................................................275
5.4.3 Signal output settings..................................................................................................277
5.5 Generating time-aligned baseband signals............................................................278
5.5.1 Triggering several instruments with a common trigger signal..................................... 278
6 Adding noise to and impairing the signal........................................280
6.1 Adding noise to the signal....................................................................................... 280
6.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 280
6.1.2 About the AWGN generator........................................................................................ 280
6.1.3 AWGN block................................................................................................................284

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6.1.4 AWGN settings............................................................................................................285
6.1.5 How to configure the noise generator for receiver tests..............................................292
6.2 Impairing the signal.................................................................................................. 294
6.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 294
6.2.2 About the linear I/Q impairments.................................................................................294
6.2.3 Digital impairments settings........................................................................................ 296
7 Applying I/Q vector modulation........................................................298
7.1 Required options.......................................................................................................298
7.2 About the I/Q modulator........................................................................................... 298
7.3 I/Q modulator settings.............................................................................................. 298
7.4 Optimizing I/Q modulation performance.................................................................301
8 Configuring the RF signal................................................................. 302
8.1 Required options.......................................................................................................303
8.2 How to access the RF settings................................................................................ 303
8.3 How to activate the RF signal output...................................................................... 303
8.4 How to set the frequency and level......................................................................... 304
8.5 RF frequency settings.............................................................................................. 306
8.6 RF level settings........................................................................................................308
8.7 RF phase settings..................................................................................................... 311
8.8 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................312
8.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 312
8.8.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 312
8.8.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 315
8.8.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................316
8.9 Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode.......................................................... 317
8.9.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes....................................318
8.9.2 About sweep mode..................................................................................................... 326
8.9.3 About list mode........................................................................................................... 329
8.9.4 Significant parameters and functions.......................................................................... 330
8.9.5 Sweep mode settings..................................................................................................333
8.9.6 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 341
8.9.7 List editor.....................................................................................................................347
8.9.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................351

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8.10 Improving level performance................................................................................... 352
8.10.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................353
8.10.2 User correction............................................................................................................355
8.10.3 Using power sensors...................................................................................................367
8.10.4 To calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor.....................................383
9 Configuring a multi-instrument setup..............................................387
9.1 Synchronizing instruments......................................................................................387
9.2 Connecting to R&S SMW..........................................................................................387
9.3 Configuring the setup...............................................................................................389
9.4 Multi-instrument settings......................................................................................... 392
10 Monitoring signal characteristics.....................................................394
10.1 Displaying baseband signal characteristics in real-time...................................... 394
10.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 394
10.1.2 About the graphical signal display...............................................................................394
10.1.3 Graphics configuration settings...................................................................................401
10.1.4 Graphical signal display settings.................................................................................405
10.1.5 How to verify the generated signal with the graphics display......................................406
11 File and data management................................................................ 413
11.1 About the file system................................................................................................413
11.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 416
11.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 418
11.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 418
11.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................419
11.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................420
11.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 420
11.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................421
11.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 422
11.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................425
11.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................426
11.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................426
11.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 428
11.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................428

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11.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................428
11.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................429
11.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 430
11.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 432
11.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 432
11.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................434
11.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 435
11.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMCV100B over FTP......................................436
11.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMCV100B file system using SMB (Samba).............................. 437
11.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 439
11.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 439
11.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................440
11.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 440
11.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 443
12 General instrument functions...........................................................444
12.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................444
12.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 445
12.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 446
12.1.3 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 447
12.1.4 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................448
12.2 Configuring global connectors................................................................................449
12.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 449
12.2.2 About global connectors..............................................................................................449
12.2.3 Trigger marker clock settings...................................................................................... 451
12.2.4 RF connectors settings............................................................................................... 453
12.2.5 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................454
12.2.6 How to enable signals and perform signal to connector mapping...............................457
12.3 Checking parameters and dependencies............................................................... 458
12.4 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................460
12.4.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 461
12.4.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................462
12.4.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 464
12.4.4 How to assign actions to the [★ (User)] key................................................................465

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12.5 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................466
12.5.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 466
12.5.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................470
12.5.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 479
12.6 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 481
12.6.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 482
12.6.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 483
12.6.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................488
12.6.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 491
12.6.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 493
12.7 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................496
12.8 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 498
13 Network operation and remote control............................................ 499
13.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 500
13.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 501
13.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 502
13.2.2 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 503
13.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................504
13.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 507
13.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 507
13.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................509
13.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE).................................... 511
13.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................512
13.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................513
13.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 513
13.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 513
13.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 515
13.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 516
13.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................518
13.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 521
13.5.3 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 522
13.5.4 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 523
13.5.5 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 525

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13.5.6 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 527
13.5.7 QR code...................................................................................................................... 535
13.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................536
13.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................536
13.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................537
13.7 To configure the instrument for remote access..................................................... 543
13.7.1 To find the VISA resource string..................................................................................543
13.7.2 To configure the accces over LAN.............................................................................. 544
13.8 To establish a remote control session over LAN................................................... 547
13.8.1 To establish the connection with the LXI web browser................................................548
13.8.2 To establish the connection using VXI-11 protocol......................................................548
13.8.3 To establish the connection using socket communication...........................................553
13.9 To trace messages with the LXI web browser interface........................................ 554
13.10 To return to manual operation................................................................................. 555
13.11 To automate tasks with remote command scripts................................................. 555
13.11.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 558
13.11.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................558
13.11.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 559
13.11.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 560
13.11.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 563
13.11.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 564
13.12 To operate the instrument using VNC..................................................................... 565
13.12.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 565
13.12.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................566
13.12.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 568
13.13 References.................................................................................................................571
13.13.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................571
13.13.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................571
13.13.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 573
14 Remote control commands...............................................................574
14.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 574
14.2 Programming examples........................................................................................... 575
14.3 Common commands.................................................................................................575

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14.4 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 580
14.5 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 581
14.5.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 582
14.5.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................583
14.5.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 584
14.5.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 586
14.6 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................592
14.7 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................596
14.8 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 599
14.9 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 606
14.10 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................611
14.11 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 612
14.11.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 613
14.11.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 615
14.12 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................617
14.13 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 618
14.14 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................621
14.15 SCONfiguration subsystem..................................................................................... 635
14.15.1 Multi instrument configuration..................................................................................... 638
14.15.2 I/Q stream mapping.....................................................................................................639
14.15.3 External RF and I/Q instruments.................................................................................640
14.16 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 649
14.16.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 649
14.16.2 SOURce:BBIN subsystem.......................................................................................... 653
14.16.3 SOURce:BB subsystem.............................................................................................. 660
14.16.4 SOURce:CORRection subsystem...............................................................................751
14.16.5 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem............................................................................... 759
14.16.6 SOURce:INPut subsystem..........................................................................................765
14.16.7 SOURce:IQ subsystem............................................................................................... 765
14.16.8 SOURce:IQ:OUTPut subsystem................................................................................. 766
14.16.9 SOURce:LIST subsystem........................................................................................... 771
14.16.10 SOURce:PHASe subsystem....................................................................................... 784
14.16.11 SOURce:POWer subsystem....................................................................................... 785

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14.16.12 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................796
14.16.13 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.......................................................................................800
14.17 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 808
14.18 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................831
14.19 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 835
14.20 TRIGger subsystem.................................................................................................. 836
14.21 UNIT subsystem........................................................................................................ 838
15 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 840
15.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 840
15.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................840
15.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................841
15.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 841
15.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................841
15.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 843
15.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 845
15.6 Resolving errors during internal adjustments....................................................... 845
15.7 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................846
15.8 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................847
15.8.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................847
15.8.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 848
15.8.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................850
15.9 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 851
15.10 Contacting customer support..................................................................................852
16 Transporting....................................................................................... 854
17 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 855
17.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 855
17.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................855
17.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................855
17.3.1 Date and time..............................................................................................................856
17.3.2 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 858
17.3.3 Internal adjustments....................................................................................................860
17.3.4 Selftest........................................................................................................................ 865

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17.3.5 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 868
17.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 870
Annex.................................................................................................. 871
A Reference............................................................................................871
A.1 Extensions for user files.......................................................................................... 871
A.2 Unit shortcuts............................................................................................................871
Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations.............874
List of remote commands (base unit).............................................. 879
Index....................................................................................................895

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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 15. 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.
Safety instructions

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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 maximum weight of the product is provided in the data sheet. You can lift or carry
the product by yourself, if you can manage the weight on your own. Alternatively, you
can use lifting or transporting equipment. Follow the instructions provided by the equip-
ment 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
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.
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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.
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.
1.2 Labels on R&S SMCV100B
Labels on the casing inform about:
●Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 16.
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●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 SMCV100B 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 17.4, "Disposal",
on page 870.
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
1.5 Korea certification class B
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Welcome
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2 Welcome
The R&S SMCV100B vector signal generator features a new Direct-RF DAC concept
for RF signal generation. This concept enables I/Q modulation and up-conversion in
the digital domain which eliminates I and Q imbalance errors and LO leakage as
known from traditional analog I/Q modulators.
The R&S SMCV100B options concept is fully software defined. You can fully upgrade
the R&S SMCV100B without installation of additional hardware options. Upgrading
also includes the upgrade of the RF frequency, memory, I/Q modulation bandwidth and
all further R&S SMCV100B options for the whole variety of applications.
The intuitive, touchscreen-based operating concept makes the R&S SMCV100B ergo-
nomic and practical to use. Thanks to its design for flexible customization, the instru-
ment is prepared to meet future requirements. Options can be easily added via soft-
ware key codes, allowing customers to upgrade additional functionalities like band-
width, output power or even frequency range according to their requirements.
2.1 Key features
Outstanding key features of the R&S SMCV100B are:
●First multi-standard platform for broadcast, navigation, cellular and wireless appli-
cations
●Fully software-defined vector signal generator
●Modern RF signal generation concept from 8 kHz to 7.125 GHz
●High RF output power of up to 25 dBm
●Modulation bandwidth up to 240 MHz with internal baseband
●Powerful internal baseband generator with internal broadcast real-time coder, Cus-
tom Digital Modulation and internal baseband signal generation with ARB
●Support of various broadcast standards covering multiple fields of application:
– Terrestrial broadcast: ATSC 3.0, ATSC-M/H, DTMB, DVB-T2, DVB-T, ISDB-T,
ISDB-TSB, T-DMB/DAB
– Satellite broadcast: DVB-S2, DVB-S
– Cable broadcast: DVB-C, J.83/B
– Audio broadcast: DRM/DRM+, Audio AM/FM, RDS/RDBS/DARC
●Support of digital standard waveforms such as 5G NR, LTE including eMTC/NB-
IoT, WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/j/p/ac/ax/be, GNSS
●Intuitive operation via 5'' touchscreen with block diagram as key element
●Graphical signal monitoring at practically every point in the signal flow
●SCPI macro recorder and code generator for generating executable remote control
code from manual operating steps (for MATLAB®, CVI, etc.)
●Easily extendable with software options
●Full remote compatibility with R&S SFE/R&S SFE100
Key features