Rohde & Schwarz SMM100A User manual

R&S®SMM100A
Vector Signal Generator
User Manual
1179134102
Version 05
(;Ý=Y2)

This document describes the R&S®SMM100A, stock no. 1440.8002.02 and its options:
●R&S®SMM-B1006/-B1007/-B1012/-B1020/-B1031/-B1044/-B1044N
●R&S®SMM-B9
●R&S®SMM-B90
●R&S®SMM-B93
●R&S®SMM-K17
●R&S®SMM-K22/-K23/-K24
●R&S®SMM-K62
●R&S®SMM-K80
●R&S®SMM-K200
●R&S®SMM-K511/-K512/-K513
●R&S®SMM-K520
●R&S®SMM-K523/-K524/-K525
●R&S®SMM-K540
●R&S®SMM-K541
●R&S®SMM-K544
●R&S®SMM-K553
●R&S®SMM-K703
●R&S®SMM-K704
●R&S®SMM-K720
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.166.xx and later of the R&S®SMM100A.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®SMM100A is indicated as
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Contents
1 Welcome............................................................................................... 17
1.1 Key features.................................................................................................................17
1.2 What's new...................................................................................................................17
1.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................17
1.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................18
1.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 18
1.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 18
1.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................18
1.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 18
1.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 19
1.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 19
1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................19
2 Safety and regulatory information......................................................20
2.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................20
2.2 Labels on R&S SMM100A...........................................................................................22
2.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 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 SMM100A......................................................................................25
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 27
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 28
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 28
3.1.8 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 29
3.1.9 Connecting to RF.......................................................................................................... 30
3.1.10 Connecting to LO In/Out............................................................................................... 31
3.1.11 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................32
3.1.12 Connecting to HS Dig I/Q..............................................................................................32
3.1.13 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................33

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3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................34
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................34
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 41
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................46
3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 47
3.3.2 Generating a digitally modulated signal........................................................................ 50
3.3.3 Triggering the instrument with an external signal..........................................................52
3.3.4 Enabling and configuring a marker signal..................................................................... 57
3.3.5 Verifying the generated signal with the graphics display...............................................58
3.3.6 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 61
3.3.7 Generating an EUTRA/LTE signal.................................................................................64
3.4 System overview......................................................................................................... 67
3.4.1 Brief introduction to the instrument's concept............................................................... 67
3.4.2 Signal flow at a glance.................................................................................................. 67
3.4.3 Internal baseband source ("Baseband" block).............................................................. 68
3.4.4 Digital baseband input ("BB input"Block)...................................................................... 69
3.4.5 Additional white gaussian noise ("AWGN" block)..........................................................69
3.4.6 "I/Q stream mapper" block............................................................................................ 69
3.4.7 I/Q modulator ("I/Q mod" block).................................................................................... 69
3.4.8 Analog I/Q output ("I/Q analog" block).......................................................................... 69
3.4.9 RF and analog modulations ("RF" block)...................................................................... 70
3.4.10 Applications examples of the R&S SMM100A.............................................................. 70
3.5 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 70
3.5.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 71
3.5.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 71
3.5.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................72
3.5.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................77
3.5.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................78
3.5.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 79
3.5.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................81
3.5.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 81
4 Configuring the internal baseband source........................................83
4.1 Overview of the signal generation modes................................................................ 83

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4.2 Accessing the functions in the baseband domain.................................................. 84
4.3 Generating signals according to digital standards................................................. 85
4.4 Common functions and settings in the baseband domain..................................... 87
4.4.1 Basics on signals, modulation types and filters.............................................................88
4.4.2 Common settings........................................................................................................ 108
4.5 Generating custom digital modulated signals....................................................... 115
4.5.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 115
4.5.2 About the custom digital modulation............................................................................115
4.5.3 Custom digital modulation settings..............................................................................115
4.5.4 How to create data and control lists............................................................................ 134
4.5.5 References..................................................................................................................137
4.6 Using the arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)......................................................147
4.6.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 147
4.6.2 About ARB.................................................................................................................. 148
4.6.3 ARB settings............................................................................................................... 152
4.6.4 How to create, generate and play waveform files....................................................... 162
4.6.5 Tags for waveforms, data and control lists.................................................................. 177
4.7 Generating notched signals.....................................................................................194
4.7.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 194
4.7.2 About the notch filters................................................................................................. 194
4.7.3 Notch filter settings......................................................................................................195
4.7.4 AWGN test signal........................................................................................................ 198
4.8 Reducing the crest factor.........................................................................................200
4.9 Generating multi-segment waveform files..............................................................200
4.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 200
4.9.2 About the multi-segment waveforms...........................................................................200
4.9.3 Multi-segment settings................................................................................................ 206
4.9.4 How to create and work with multi-segment waveform files....................................... 222
4.9.5 Reference to triggering of multi-segment waveforms..................................................227
4.10 Generating multi-carrier signals..............................................................................230
4.10.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 231
4.10.2 About the multi-carrier waveforms.............................................................................. 231
4.10.3 Multi-carrier settings....................................................................................................233

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4.10.4 How to use the multi-carrier function...........................................................................245
4.11 Generating multi-carrier continuous wave signal..................................................247
4.11.1 Required options.........................................................................................................248
4.11.2 About the MCCW........................................................................................................ 248
4.11.3 MCCW settings........................................................................................................... 248
4.11.4 How to use the multi-carrier continuous wave function...............................................255
4.11.5 References..................................................................................................................256
4.12 Shifting and boosting the baseband signal............................................................257
4.12.1 About baseband offsets...............................................................................................257
4.12.2 Baseband offsets settings........................................................................................... 259
4.12.3 How to improve signal characteristics by shifting the baseband signal...................... 260
5 Adding noise and predistortions, and impairing the signal.......... 262
5.1 Adding noise to the signal....................................................................................... 262
5.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 262
5.1.2 About the AWGN generator........................................................................................ 262
5.1.3 AWGN block................................................................................................................266
5.1.4 AWGN settings............................................................................................................267
5.1.5 How to configure the noise generator for receiver tests..............................................274
5.2 Impairing the signal.................................................................................................. 276
5.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 276
5.2.2 About the linear I/Q impairments.................................................................................276
5.2.3 Analog and digital impairments settings......................................................................278
5.2.4 How to optimize the carrier leakage and sidebands suppression............................... 282
5.3 Frequency response correction.............................................................................. 283
5.4 Applying digital predistortion.................................................................................. 283
6 Applying I/Q vector modulation........................................................284
6.1 Required options.......................................................................................................284
6.2 About the I/Q modulator........................................................................................... 284
6.3 I/Q modulator settings.............................................................................................. 285
6.4 Frequency response settings.................................................................................. 289
6.5 Optimizing I/Q modulation performance.................................................................292
7 Configuring the RF signal................................................................. 294

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7.1 Required options.......................................................................................................295
7.2 How to access the RF settings................................................................................ 295
7.3 How to activate the RF signal output...................................................................... 295
7.4 How to set the frequency and level......................................................................... 296
7.5 RF frequency settings.............................................................................................. 297
7.6 RF phase settings..................................................................................................... 299
7.7 RF level settings........................................................................................................300
7.8 Local oscillator coupling..........................................................................................305
7.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 306
7.8.2 Phase coherence........................................................................................................ 306
7.8.3 LO coupling settings....................................................................................................307
7.8.4 How to configure cascaded instruments..................................................................... 308
7.9 Reference oscillator.................................................................................................. 311
7.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 311
7.9.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 312
7.9.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 314
7.9.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................316
7.9.5 Using the reference frequency for instruments synchronization................................. 316
7.10 Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode.......................................................... 319
7.10.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes....................................321
7.10.2 About sweep mode..................................................................................................... 329
7.10.3 About list mode........................................................................................................... 332
7.10.4 Significant parameters and functions.......................................................................... 334
7.10.5 Sweep mode settings..................................................................................................336
7.10.6 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 345
7.10.7 List editor.....................................................................................................................351
7.10.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................355
7.11 Analog modulations..................................................................................................357
7.11.1 Required options.........................................................................................................357
7.11.2 Modulation signals...................................................................................................... 357
7.11.3 Activating analog modulations.................................................................................... 361
7.11.4 Modulation settings..................................................................................................... 362
7.11.5 How to generate a modulated signal...........................................................................385

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7.12 Improving level performance................................................................................... 386
7.12.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................387
7.12.2 ALC - automatic level control...................................................................................... 390
7.12.3 User correction............................................................................................................394
7.12.4 Using power sensors...................................................................................................405
7.12.5 How to calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor............................. 417
8 Monitoring signal characteristics.....................................................421
8.1 Displaying baseband signal characteristics in real-time...................................... 421
8.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 421
8.1.2 About the graphical signal display...............................................................................421
8.1.3 Graphics configuration settings...................................................................................428
8.1.4 Graphical signal display settings.................................................................................432
8.1.5 How to verify the generated signal with the graphics display......................................434
9 Multi-instrument setups.................................................................... 441
9.1 Synchronizing instruments......................................................................................441
9.2 Generating time-aligned baseband signals............................................................441
9.2.1 Connecting multiple instruments in primary-secondary instrument mode...................442
9.2.2 Triggering several instruments with a common trigger signal..................................... 447
9.3 Control and operation of external instruments......................................................448
9.3.1 Prerequisites for control of external instruments from the R&S SMM100A................ 448
9.3.2 Test setups.................................................................................................................. 449
9.3.3 Control of connected R&S SZU.................................................................................. 449
9.3.4 Overview of the input and output signals and interfaces.............................................449
9.3.5 Further information......................................................................................................455
9.4 System configuration settings.................................................................................455
9.4.1 I/Q stream mapper settings.........................................................................................455
9.4.2 External RF and I/Q settings....................................................................................... 456
9.4.3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 469
9.5 Digital baseband input settings...............................................................................470
9.5.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 472
9.5.2 Signal input settings.................................................................................................... 473
9.6 I/Q analog output settings........................................................................................476
9.6.1 General analog I/Q output settings............................................................................. 478

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10 File and data management................................................................483
10.1 About the file system................................................................................................483
10.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 486
10.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 488
10.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 489
10.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................490
10.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................490
10.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 492
10.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................493
10.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 493
10.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................497
10.4.3 How to recall the settings of a firmware option........................................................... 498
10.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................498
10.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................499
10.5.2 How to create and access data and control lists.........................................................501
10.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 502
10.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................502
10.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................503
10.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................504
10.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 505
10.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 507
10.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 507
10.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................509
10.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 510
10.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMM100A via FTP...........................................511
10.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMM100A file system via SMB (Samba).................................... 512
10.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 514
10.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 514
10.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................515
10.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 515
10.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 519
11 General instrument functions...........................................................522
11.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................522

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11.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 523
11.1.2 Appearance settings................................................................................................... 524
11.1.3 Display update settings...............................................................................................525
11.1.4 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 525
11.1.5 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................526
11.2 Configuring local and global connectors............................................................... 527
11.2.1 Required options.........................................................................................................528
11.2.2 About local and global connectors.............................................................................. 528
11.2.3 Trigger marker clock settings...................................................................................... 531
11.2.4 RF connectors settings............................................................................................... 533
11.2.5 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................534
11.2.6 Local connectors settings............................................................................................539
11.2.7 How to enable signals and perform signal to connector mapping...............................541
11.3 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................542
11.3.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 543
11.3.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................544
11.3.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 546
11.3.4 How to assign actions to the [★ (User)] key................................................................547
11.4 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................549
11.4.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 550
11.4.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................556
11.4.3 How to occupy or extend a license............................................................................. 558
11.4.4 How to move a portable license..................................................................................560
11.5 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 562
11.5.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 563
11.5.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 564
11.5.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................569
11.5.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 571
11.5.5 How to prevent unauthorized access..........................................................................574
11.6 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................577
11.7 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 578
12 Network operation and remote control............................................ 579
12.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 580

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12.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 581
12.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 582
12.2.2 USB interface.............................................................................................................. 584
12.2.3 GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface).....................................................................585
12.2.4 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 586
12.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................586
12.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 589
12.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 589
12.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................591
12.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................593
12.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................594
12.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................595
12.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation).......................................................... 595
12.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 595
12.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 597
12.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 598
12.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................598
12.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 601
12.5.3 GPIB address settings................................................................................................ 603
12.5.4 RS232 settings............................................................................................................603
12.5.5 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 604
12.5.6 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 606
12.5.7 HUMS settings............................................................................................................ 607
12.5.8 HUMS enhanced settings........................................................................................... 609
12.5.9 QR code...................................................................................................................... 610
12.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................ 611
12.6.1 LXI status settings....................................................................................................... 611
12.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................612
12.7 Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN).................................................. 619
12.7.1 How to enable access via LAN................................................................................... 619
12.7.2 How to activate LAN services..................................................................................... 620
12.7.3 How to connect to LAN............................................................................................... 620
12.7.4 How to assign the IP address..................................................................................... 620

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12.7.5 How to use computer names (hostnames)................................................................. 621
12.8 Controlling the R&S SMM100A remotely................................................................ 622
12.8.1 How to find the VISA resource string.......................................................................... 623
12.8.2 How to change the GPIB instrument address............................................................. 623
12.8.3 Establishing a remote control connection over the LXI browser interface.................. 624
12.8.4 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using VXI-11 protocol................ 624
12.8.5 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using socket communication..... 629
12.8.6 Setting up a remote control connection over GPIB..................................................... 631
12.8.7 Setting up a remote control connection over USB...................................................... 632
12.8.8 How to trace messages with the LXI web browser interface.......................................632
12.8.9 How to return to manual operation..............................................................................633
12.9 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 633
12.9.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 636
12.9.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................636
12.9.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 637
12.9.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 639
12.9.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 642
12.9.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 643
12.10 Operating the R&S SMM100A remotely using VNC............................................... 643
12.10.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 644
12.10.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................644
12.10.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 646
12.11 References.................................................................................................................649
12.11.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................649
12.11.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................650
12.11.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 652
13 Remote control commands...............................................................653
13.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 653
13.2 Programming examples........................................................................................... 654
13.3 Common commands.................................................................................................654
13.4 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 659
13.5 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 660
13.5.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 661

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13.5.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................662
13.5.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 663
13.5.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 665
13.6 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................673
13.7 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................677
13.8 HUMS remote control commands........................................................................... 680
13.9 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 684
13.10 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................688
13.11 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 690
13.11.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 691
13.11.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 692
13.12 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................695
13.13 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 695
13.14 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................699
13.15 SCONfiguration subsystem..................................................................................... 713
13.15.1 Multi instrument configuration..................................................................................... 716
13.15.2 I/Q stream mapping.....................................................................................................717
13.15.3 External RF and I/Q instruments.................................................................................718
13.16 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 731
13.16.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 731
13.16.2 SOURce:BBIN subsystem.......................................................................................... 739
13.16.3 Analog modulation subsystems.................................................................................. 747
13.16.4 SOURce:BB subsystem.............................................................................................. 767
13.16.5 SOURce:CORRection subsystem...............................................................................875
13.16.6 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem............................................................................... 885
13.16.7 SOURce:INPut subsystem..........................................................................................894
13.16.8 SOURce:IQ subsystem............................................................................................... 895
13.16.9 SOURce:IQ:OUTPut subsystem................................................................................. 898
13.16.10 SOURce:LFOutput subsystem....................................................................................902
13.16.11 SOURce:LIST subsystem........................................................................................... 914
13.16.12 SOURce:NOISe subsystem........................................................................................ 927
13.16.13 SOURce:OCCupy subsystem..................................................................................... 929
13.16.14 SOURce:PGEN subsystem.........................................................................................931

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13.16.15 SOURce:PHASe subsystem....................................................................................... 933
13.16.16 SOURce:POWer subsystem....................................................................................... 934
13.16.17 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................944
13.16.18 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.......................................................................................949
13.17 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 960
13.18 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................985
13.19 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 989
13.20 TRIGger subsystem.................................................................................................. 994
13.21 UNIT subsystem........................................................................................................ 997
14 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 999
14.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 999
14.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................999
14.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................999
14.2 SCPI notifications................................................................................................... 1000
14.3 Device-specific notifications..................................................................................1000
14.4 Querying notifications............................................................................................ 1002
14.5 Resolving network connection failures................................................................ 1003
14.6 Measuring USB cable quality.................................................................................1004
14.7 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications...................................1004
14.7.1 Hardware configuration settings................................................................................1005
14.7.2 Versions/options settings.......................................................................................... 1006
14.7.3 How to query instrument configuration......................................................................1008
14.7.4 How to request the data sheet.................................................................................. 1009
14.8 Collecting information for technical support....................................................... 1009
14.9 Contacting customer support................................................................................1010
15 Transporting..................................................................................... 1012
16 Maintenance, storage and disposal............................................... 1013
16.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 1013
16.2 Storage.....................................................................................................................1013
16.3 Performing maintenance tasks..............................................................................1013
16.3.1 Date and time............................................................................................................1014
16.3.2 Check front panel...................................................................................................... 1016

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16.3.3 Internal adjustments..................................................................................................1021
16.3.4 Selftest...................................................................................................................... 1025
16.3.5 FPGA/uC update settings......................................................................................... 1029
16.4 Disposal................................................................................................................... 1029
Annex................................................................................................ 1030
A Reference information for remote control..................................... 1030
A.1 Telnet program examples.......................................................................................1030
A.2 Extensions for user files........................................................................................ 1035
A.3 Hardware interfaces................................................................................................1035
A.3.1 GPIB-Bus interface................................................................................................... 1036
B Unit shortcuts...................................................................................1038
Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations...........1040
List of commands............................................................................ 1045
Index..................................................................................................1066

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Welcome
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1 Welcome
The R&S SMM100A is a new signal generator developed to meet demanding customer
requirements. Offering excellent signal characteristic and straightforward and intuitive
operation, the signal generator makes signal generation fast and easy.
1.1 Key features
Outstanding key features of the R&S SMM100A are:
●Frequency range from 100 kHz to 44 GHz
●Up to 1 GHz I/Q modulation bandwidth (in RF) with internal baseband
●Support of all important digital standards such as 5G New Radio, LTE (up to
Release 15), 3GPP FDD/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evolution, WLAN IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n, DVB-S2/DVB-S2X, LoRa
●Excellent signal quality for high accuracy in spectral and modulation measure-
ments
●Intuitive operation via 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.)
For more information, see data sheet.
1.2 What's new
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.166.xx and later of the
R&S®SMM100A.
Compared to the previous version, it provides the new features listed below:
●Filter names standardized for baseband filters root cosine (RC) and root-raised
cosine (RRC), see Chapter 4.5.5.2, "Predefined baseband filters", on page 142.
●HUMS enhanced settings, see Chapter 12.5.8, "HUMS enhanced settings",
on page 609.
1.3 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMM100A user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMM100A product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smm100a
Documentation overview

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1.3.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S SMM100A 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.
1.3.2 User manuals and help
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for down-
load:
●Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-
mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
●Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMM100A is not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMM100A. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit
and the software options.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
1.3.3 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
1.3.4 Instrument security procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMM100A in secure areas. It is
available for download on the Internet.
1.3.5 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
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1.3.6 Data sheets and brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMM100A. 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/smm100a
1.3.7 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 open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smm100a
1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smm100a
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Safety and regulatory information
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2 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 is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic
components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments.
Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating conditions and
performance limits stated in the data sheet.
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 2.1, "Safety instructions", on page 20. 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.
2.1 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.
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
http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
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
Safety instructions