Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 Series User manual

R&S®CMW500
Wideband
Radio Communication Tester
User Manual
User Manual
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Test & Measurement

This user manual applies to the following R&S®CMW models:
●R&S®CMW500 1201.0002K50 (with display, selection R&S®CMW-S600B)
●R&S®CMW500 1201.0002K50 (without display, selection R&S®CMW-S600A)
The manual describes the base software, common features of the firmware applications and basic principles
for manual operation and remote control. The firmware applications are described in separate documents.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®CMW500 is abbreviated as R&S CMW500.

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Contents
1Preface....................................................................................................9
1.1 What's New in this Revision.........................................................................................9
1.2 Documentation Map......................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Help System....................................................................................................................9
1.2.2 Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Documentation CD-ROM..............................................................................................10
1.2.4 Documentation Update via Internet...............................................................................10
1.3 Note about Faceless Instruments..............................................................................10
2Getting Started.....................................................................................11
2.1 Putting the Instrument into Operation......................................................................11
2.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument......................................................................11
2.1.2 Positioning the Instrument.............................................................................................12
2.1.3 Starting the Instrument..................................................................................................14
2.1.4 EMI Suppression...........................................................................................................15
2.1.5 Optional Cabling............................................................................................................15
2.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Front Panel Tour...........................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Rear Panel Tour............................................................................................................23
2.2.3 Connecting External Devices........................................................................................25
2.3 Trying Out the Instrument..........................................................................................27
2.3.1 Generating an RF Signal...............................................................................................27
2.3.2 Measuring an RF Signal................................................................................................29
2.3.3 Performing Signaling Measurements............................................................................31
2.4 Operating the Instrument...........................................................................................33
2.4.1 Accessing Applications and Dialogs.............................................................................33
2.4.2 Entering Data via Front Panel Keys..............................................................................35
2.4.3 Entering Data via an External Keyboard.......................................................................36
2.4.4 Using the Soft-Front Panel and Keyboard Shortcuts....................................................37
2.5 Administrative Tasks..................................................................................................39
2.5.1 Windows XP..................................................................................................................39
2.5.2 Software Update...........................................................................................................40

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2.5.3 Remote Operation in a LAN..........................................................................................45
2.6 Maintenance................................................................................................................48
2.6.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................49
2.6.2 Storing and Packing......................................................................................................49
2.6.3 Replacing Fuses...........................................................................................................49
3System Overview.................................................................................51
3.1 Generators...................................................................................................................51
3.1.1 Generator Control.........................................................................................................51
3.1.2 RF Path Settings (Generators)......................................................................................52
3.1.3 Real-Time and Arbitrary (ARB) Generators..................................................................53
3.2 Measurements.............................................................................................................54
3.2.1 Measurement Control....................................................................................................54
3.2.2 Connection Control (Measurements)............................................................................54
3.2.3 Statistical Settings.........................................................................................................56
3.2.4 Statistical Results..........................................................................................................57
3.2.5 Limit Check...................................................................................................................61
3.2.6 Measurement Triggers..................................................................................................62
3.2.7 TX Measurements.........................................................................................................63
3.2.8 RX Measurements........................................................................................................72
3.2.9 Markers.........................................................................................................................73
3.3 Signaling Applications...............................................................................................73
3.3.1 RF Path Settings...........................................................................................................74
3.3.2 Control of the Cell State................................................................................................74
3.3.3 Connection States.........................................................................................................75
3.4 Sub-Instruments..........................................................................................................76
3.4.1 One Sub-Instrument......................................................................................................76
3.4.2 Two Sub-Instruments....................................................................................................77
4Basic Instrument Functions................................................................79
4.1 Startup Dialog..............................................................................................................79
4.2 Reset Dialog................................................................................................................80
4.3 Save/Recall Dialog......................................................................................................82
4.4 Setup Dialog................................................................................................................84
4.4.1 System Settings............................................................................................................85

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4.4.2 Remote Settings............................................................................................................86
4.4.3 Activating Options.........................................................................................................89
4.4.4 SW/HW Equipment.......................................................................................................90
4.4.5 Selftests........................................................................................................................91
4.4.6 Sync Settings................................................................................................................97
4.4.7 Trigger...........................................................................................................................99
4.4.8 Logging.......................................................................................................................100
4.4.9 IP Subnet Configuration..............................................................................................101
4.4.10 Digital IQ.....................................................................................................................104
4.4.11 Fan Control.................................................................................................................104
4.5 Print Dialog................................................................................................................105
4.6 Info Dialog..................................................................................................................106
4.6.1 Current State View......................................................................................................106
4.6.2 Problem Reporting......................................................................................................108
4.7 Instrument Setup Dialog...........................................................................................110
4.8 Measurement Controller Dialog...............................................................................111
4.9 Generator/Signaling Controller Dialog....................................................................111
4.10 Blockview Dialog.......................................................................................................112
4.10.1 Show Active Routing...................................................................................................113
4.10.2 Show Selectable Routing............................................................................................113
4.11 System Messages.....................................................................................................115
5 Remote Control..................................................................................117
5.1 Remote Control Operation.......................................................................................117
5.1.1 Drivers for Graphical Programming Interfaces............................................................119
5.1.2 Establishing and Testing a LAN Connection...............................................................119
5.1.3 Switching between Manual and Remote Control........................................................120
5.1.4 Monitoring the Remote Control Interface....................................................................122
5.1.5 Multiple Channels for Remote Access........................................................................123
5.2 Messages...................................................................................................................124
5.2.1 HiSLIP and VXI-11 Interface Messages......................................................................124
5.2.2 GPIB Bus Interface Messages....................................................................................124
5.2.3 Device Messages (Commands and Device Responses)............................................124
5.2.4 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax........................................................................125