Rohde & Schwarz ESRP Series User manual

R&S®ESRP
EMI Test Receiver
User Manual
User Manual
Version 08
1175744502
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This manual covers the following products:
●R&S ESRP3 (1316.4500.03)
●R&S ESRP7 (1316.4500.07)
●R&S FSV-B9 (1310.9545.02)
●R&S ESRP-K53 (1316.4639.02)
●R&S ESRP-K56 (1316.4897.02)
The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 3.46 or higher.
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Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
personal injury or instrument damage.
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
●Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
●Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para prevenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
●No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
●Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
●Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
●Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.

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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen
Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
verhindern.
●Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
●Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
●Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere
Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
●Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere
Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
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L'appareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
●N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
●Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
●Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
●Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces
documents aux autres utilisateurs.

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1 Preface.................................................................................................. 19
1.1 For Your Safety............................................................................................................19
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................19
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................19
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................20
1.2.3 Notes on Screenshots...................................................................................................20
1.3 How to Use the Help System......................................................................................20
2 Documentation Overview....................................................................23
2.1 Getting Started Manual...............................................................................................23
2.2 User Manuals and Help...............................................................................................23
2.3 Service Manual............................................................................................................ 23
2.4 Instrument Security Procedures................................................................................24
2.5 Basic Safety Instructions........................................................................................... 24
2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures....................................................................................... 24
2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA).....................................24
2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.......................................24
3 Quick Start............................................................................................25
3.1 Front and Rear Panel View.........................................................................................25
3.1.1 Front Panel View...........................................................................................................25
3.1.1.1 Function Keys on the Front Panel.................................................................................26
3.1.1.2 Touchscreen Display.....................................................................................................29
3.1.1.3 Connectors on the Front Panel..................................................................................... 30
3.1.1.4 Optional Front Panel Connectors..................................................................................32
3.1.2 Rear Panel View............................................................................................................33
3.1.2.1 Standard Rear Panel Connectors................................................................................. 33
3.1.2.2 Optional Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 36
3.2 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 36
3.2.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 36
3.2.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 37
3.2.1.2 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 38
3.2.1.3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument.............................................................................. 38

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3.2.1.4 Connecting the AC Power.............................................................................................40
3.2.1.5 Changing the AC Supply Fuse......................................................................................40
3.2.1.6 Using an Optional DC Power Supply............................................................................ 40
3.2.1.7 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 41
3.2.1.8 Maintenance..................................................................................................................42
3.2.1.9 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test.................................................................43
3.2.1.10 Checking the Supplied Options.....................................................................................43
3.2.2 Connecting USB Devices..............................................................................................44
3.2.3 Connecting an External Monitor....................................................................................45
3.2.4 R&S ESRP Setup..........................................................................................................45
3.2.4.1 Selecting the Frequency Reference Signal...................................................................46
3.2.4.2 Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................................46
3.2.4.3 Aligning the Touchscreen..............................................................................................47
3.2.4.4 Setting the Screen Colors............................................................................................. 48
3.2.4.5 Setting the Display Power Save Function..................................................................... 50
3.2.4.6 Selecting and Configuring Printers................................................................................51
3.2.5 Windows Operating System..........................................................................................53
3.2.5.1 Virus Protection.............................................................................................................54
3.2.5.2 Service Packs and Updates.......................................................................................... 54
3.2.5.3 Login............................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.5.4 Accessing the Start Menu............................................................................................. 56
3.2.5.5 Accessing the Windows Taskbar...................................................................................57
3.2.6 Configuring the GPIB Interface..................................................................................... 57
3.3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options..........................................58
3.3.1 Firmware Update...........................................................................................................58
3.3.2 Activating Firmware Options......................................................................................... 59
3.4 Basic Operations.........................................................................................................60
3.4.1 Information in the Diagram Area................................................................................... 60
3.4.1.1 Channel Display............................................................................................................ 61
3.4.1.2 Display of Hardware Settings........................................................................................62
3.4.1.3 Measurement Settings Information............................................................................... 63
3.4.1.4 Diagram-specific and Trace Information....................................................................... 64
3.4.1.5 Instrument and Status Information................................................................................ 66

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3.4.2 Means of User Interaction............................................................................................. 68
3.4.2.1 Toolbar.......................................................................................................................... 68
3.4.2.2 Touchscreen..................................................................................................................69
3.4.2.3 On-screen Keyboard..................................................................................................... 70
3.4.2.4 Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 71
3.4.2.5 Rotary Knob.................................................................................................................. 72
3.4.2.6 Arrow Keys, UNDO/REDO Keys...................................................................................72
3.4.2.7 Softkeys........................................................................................................................ 73
3.4.2.8 Context-sensitive Menus...............................................................................................74
3.4.2.9 Dialog Boxes................................................................................................................. 75
3.4.3 Setting Parameters....................................................................................................... 76
3.4.3.1 Entering Numeric Parameters.......................................................................................76
3.4.3.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters.............................................................................. 76
3.4.3.3 Navigating in Dialog Boxes........................................................................................... 78
3.4.4 Changing the Display.................................................................................................... 81
3.4.4.1 Changing the Focus...................................................................................................... 81
3.4.4.2 Switching between Split and Maximized Display.......................................................... 81
3.4.4.3 Soft and Mini Soft Front Panel Display......................................................................... 81
3.4.4.4 Enlarging the Display Area............................................................................................84
3.4.4.5 Displaying the Toolbar...................................................................................................84
3.4.4.6 Zooming into the Diagram.............................................................................................84
3.4.4.7 Adding a Title to the Diagram Header...........................................................................86
3.4.4.8 Removing the Diagram Footer...................................................................................... 87
3.4.4.9 Selecting a Theme........................................................................................................ 87
3.4.4.10 Displaying and Setting the Date and Time....................................................................87
3.4.4.11 Changing the Display Update Rate...............................................................................88
3.5 Basic Measurement Examples...................................................................................88
3.5.1 Measuring a Sinusoidal Signal......................................................................................89
3.5.1.1 Measuring the Level and Frequency Using Markers.....................................................89
3.5.1.2 Measuring the Signal Frequency Using the Frequency Counter.................................. 91
3.5.2 Measuring Harmonics of Sinusoidal Signals.................................................................93
3.5.3 Measuring Signal Spectra with Multiple Signals........................................................... 96
3.5.3.1 Separating Signals by Selecting the Resolution Bandwidth..........................................96

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3.5.3.2 Measuring the Modulation Depth of an AM-Modulated Carrier (Span > 0).................100
3.5.3.3 Measuring AM-Modulated Signals.............................................................................. 101
3.5.4 Measurements in Zero Span.......................................................................................103
3.5.4.1 Measuring the Power Characteristic of Burst Signals................................................. 103
3.5.4.2 Measuring the Signal-to-Noise Ratio of Burst Signals................................................ 107
3.5.4.3 Measuring FM-Modulated Signals...............................................................................110
3.5.5 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings.................................................................... 113
3.5.5.1 Storing an Instrument Configuration (without Traces)................................................. 114
3.5.5.2 Storing Traces............................................................................................................. 115
3.5.5.3 Loading an Instrument Configuration (with Traces).....................................................115
3.5.5.4 Configuring Automatic Loading................................................................................... 115
4 Measurement Modes..........................................................................117
4.1 Receiver Mode........................................................................................................... 117
4.2 Spectrum Mode......................................................................................................... 117
4.3 I/Q Analyzer Mode..................................................................................................... 118
4.4 Measurement Mode Root Menus (HOME Key)....................................................... 118
5 Receiver Mode....................................................................................119
5.1 Measurements and Result Displays........................................................................ 119
5.1.1 Bargraph Measurement...............................................................................................119
5.1.2 IF Spectrum Analysis.................................................................................................. 120
5.1.3 Scans.......................................................................................................................... 121
5.1.3.1 Stepped Scans in the Frequency Domain...................................................................122
5.1.3.2 Time Domain Scans in the Frequency Domain...........................................................123
5.1.3.3 The Scan Table........................................................................................................... 123
5.1.4 Peak List and Data Reduction.....................................................................................124
5.1.5 Final Measurement..................................................................................................... 126
5.1.6 Spectrogram................................................................................................................127
5.1.6.1 How a Spectrogram Works......................................................................................... 127
5.1.6.2 Color Map....................................................................................................................128
5.1.7 Measurement Control..................................................................................................132
5.1.7.1 Running Scans and Measurements............................................................................ 132
5.1.7.2 Selecting the Result Display....................................................................................... 132
5.1.7.3 Bargraph Control.........................................................................................................133

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5.1.7.4 Scan Control............................................................................................................... 134
5.1.7.5 Final Measurement Control.........................................................................................136
5.1.7.6 Measurement Settings................................................................................................ 138
5.1.7.7 Spectrogram Configuration......................................................................................... 140
5.2 Measurement Basics................................................................................................ 141
5.2.1 Measurement Bandwidth............................................................................................ 142
5.2.2 Detectors.....................................................................................................................143
5.2.3 Trace Modes............................................................................................................... 147
5.2.4 AF Demodulation........................................................................................................ 148
5.2.5 V-Networks Control (LISN)..........................................................................................149
5.2.6 Transducers................................................................................................................ 150
5.2.7 Preamplifier................................................................................................................. 151
5.2.8 Exported Peak List...................................................................................................... 152
5.2.9 Formats for Returned Values: ASCII Format and Binary Format................................153
5.3 Common Measurement Settings............................................................................. 154
5.3.1 Defining the Frequency and Span...............................................................................155
5.3.2 Configuring the Level Display and the RF Input..........................................................157
5.3.3 Selecting the Bandwidth..............................................................................................160
5.3.4 Configuring the Scan...................................................................................................161
5.3.5 Configuring the Trigger ...............................................................................................162
5.3.6 Controlling Inputs and Outputs....................................................................................163
5.3.7 Test Automation.......................................................................................................... 163
5.3.7.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 164
5.3.7.2 Scan Table.................................................................................................................. 165
5.3.7.3 Peak Search................................................................................................................167
5.3.7.4 Peak Lists....................................................................................................................169
5.3.7.5 Trace / Final Meas.......................................................................................................171
5.3.7.6 LISN Settings.............................................................................................................. 172
5.4 Common Analysis Functions...................................................................................174
5.4.1 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................174
5.4.2 Markers....................................................................................................................... 176
5.4.2.1 Controlling Markers..................................................................................................... 176
5.4.2.2 Positioning Markers.....................................................................................................180

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5.4.2.3 Markers in Spectrograms............................................................................................ 183
5.4.3 (Limit) Lines.................................................................................................................184
5.4.3.1 Softkeys of the Lines Menu.........................................................................................185
5.4.3.2 Display Lines...............................................................................................................189
5.4.3.3 Limit Lines (Frequency/Time Lines)............................................................................ 190
5.4.3.4 Working with Lines...................................................................................................... 191
5.4.3.5 Selecting a Limit Line.................................................................................................. 191
5.4.3.6 Creating a New Limit Line........................................................................................... 192
5.4.3.7 Editing an Existing Limit Line...................................................................................... 195
5.4.3.8 Creating a New Limit Line Based upon an Existing Limit Line....................................195
5.4.3.9 Activating/Deactivating a Limit Line............................................................................ 196
6 Spectrum Measurements.................................................................. 197
6.1 Measurements........................................................................................................... 197
6.1.1 Power Measurements – MEAS Key............................................................................197
6.1.1.1 Softkeys of the Power Measurement Menu................................................................ 198
6.1.1.2 Measuring Channel Power and Adjacent-Channel Power.......................................... 201
6.1.1.3 Measuring the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio......................................................................... 225
6.1.1.4 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 228
6.1.1.5 Measuring with Spectrum Emission Masks.................................................................232
6.1.1.6 Measuring Spurious Emissions...................................................................................259
6.1.1.7 Measuring the Power in Zero Span.............................................................................270
6.1.1.8 Performing EMI Measurements.................................................................................. 273
6.1.1.9 Calculating Signal Amplitude Statistics....................................................................... 282
6.1.1.10 Measuring the Third Order Intercept Point (TOI).........................................................301
6.1.1.11 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................307
6.1.1.12 Measuring Harmonic Distortion...................................................................................308
6.1.2 Measurement Configuration – MEAS CONFIG Key................................................... 312
6.1.3 Performing Measurements – RUN SINGLE/RUN CONT Keys...................................312
6.2 Configuration.............................................................................................................313
6.2.1 Initializing the Configuration – PRESET Key.............................................................. 313
6.2.1.1 Presetting the Instrument............................................................................................ 313
6.2.1.2 Initial Configuration..................................................................................................... 314
6.2.2 Selecting the Frequency and Span – FREQ Key........................................................315

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6.2.2.1 Softkeys of the Frequency Menu................................................................................ 315
6.2.2.2 Specifying the Frequency Axis by the Start and Stop Frequency............................... 319
6.2.2.3 Specifying the Frequency Axis by the Center Frequency and the Span.....................319
6.2.2.4 Specifying the Step Size for the Arrow Keys and the Rotary Knob.............................319
6.2.2.5 Modifying the Frequency Axis by an Offset.................................................................320
6.2.2.6 Tracking Signals (Span > 0)........................................................................................320
6.2.3 Setting the Frequency Span – SPAN Key...................................................................320
6.2.3.1 Softkeys of the Span Menu......................................................................................... 321
6.2.3.2 Specifying the Span (Alternatives).............................................................................. 321
6.2.4 Setting the Level Display and Configuring the RF Input – AMPT Key........................ 322
6.2.4.1 Softkeys of the Amplitude Menu................................................................................. 322
6.2.4.2 Specifying the Amplitude.............................................................................................327
6.2.5 Defining Automatic Settings – AUTO SET Key...........................................................327
6.2.5.1 Softkeys of the Auto Set Menu....................................................................................327
6.2.6 Setting the Bandwidths and Sweep Time – BW Key...................................................331
6.2.6.1 Softkeys of the Bandwidth Menu.................................................................................331
6.2.6.2 Specifying the Bandwidth............................................................................................337
6.2.6.3 Selecting the Appropriate Filter Type.......................................................................... 337
6.2.6.4 List of Available RRC and Channel Filters.................................................................. 338
6.2.7 Configuring the Sweep Mode – SWEEP Key..............................................................340
6.2.7.1 Softkeys of the Sweep Menu...................................................................................... 340
6.2.7.2 Specifying the Sweep Settings....................................................................................345
6.2.8 Triggering the Sweep – TRIG Key.............................................................................. 345
6.2.8.1 Softkeys of the Trigger Menu...................................................................................... 345
6.2.8.2 Specifying the Trigger Settings................................................................................... 352
6.2.8.3 Using Gated Sweep Operation................................................................................... 352
6.2.9 Input/Output Configuration – INPUT/OUTPUT Key.................................................... 354
6.2.9.1 Softkeys of the Input/Output Menu..............................................................................354
6.2.9.2 Using Active Probes for Input......................................................................................356
6.3 Analysis..................................................................................................................... 358
6.3.1 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................358
6.3.1.1 Softkeys of the Trace Menu........................................................................................ 359
6.3.1.2 Configuring Traces......................................................................................................366

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6.3.1.3 Specifying the Trace Settings......................................................................................368
6.3.1.4 Description of the Averaging Method.......................................................................... 368
6.3.1.5 Detector Overview.......................................................................................................370
6.3.1.6 ASCII File Export Format............................................................................................ 370
6.3.2 Spectrogram................................................................................................................373
6.3.2.1 Working with Spectrograms........................................................................................ 373
6.3.2.2 Softkeys of the Spectrogram Menu.............................................................................376
6.3.3 Markers....................................................................................................................... 377
6.3.3.1 Controlling Markers..................................................................................................... 377
6.3.3.2 Positioning Markers (MKR➙ Key)...............................................................................382
6.3.3.3 Performing Peak Searches with Markers – PEAK SEARCH Key............................... 386
6.3.3.4 Measuring with Markers (MKR FUNC Key)................................................................ 387
6.3.4 Lines............................................................................................................................400
6.4 Advanced Measurement Examples......................................................................... 401
6.4.1 Test Setup................................................................................................................... 401
6.4.2 Measurement of Harmonics........................................................................................ 402
6.4.3 Measuring the Spectra of Complex Signals................................................................ 404
6.4.3.1 Separating Signals by Selecting an Appropriate Resolution Bandwidth..................... 404
6.4.3.2 Intermodulation Measurements...................................................................................405
6.4.4 Measuring Signals in the Vicinity of Noise.................................................................. 407
6.4.4.1 Measurement Example – Measuring Level at Low S/N Ratios................................... 408
6.4.5 Noise Measurements.................................................................................................. 412
6.4.5.1 Measuring Noise Power Density................................................................................. 413
6.4.5.2 Measurement of Noise Power within a Transmission Channel................................... 415
6.4.5.3 Measuring Phase Noise.............................................................................................. 417
6.4.6 Measurements on Modulated Signals.........................................................................419
6.4.6.1 Measuring Channel Power and Adjacent Channel Power.......................................... 419
6.4.6.2 Amplitude Distribution Measurements........................................................................ 426
7 I/Q Analyzer........................................................................................ 429
7.1 Softkeys and Parameters of the I/Q Analyzer Menu.............................................. 430
7.2 Softkeys of the Amplitude Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode......................................... 435
7.3 Softkeys of the Marker To Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode..........................................440
7.4 Softkeys of the Trigger Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode.............................................. 440

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7.5 Working with I/Q Data............................................................................................... 444
7.5.1 Sample Rate and Maximum Usable Bandwidth (RF Input).........................................445
8 Tracking Generator............................................................................ 447
8.1 Softkeys of the Tracking Generator Menu.............................................................. 447
8.2 Connecting External Tracking Generators............................................................. 452
8.2.1 Overview of Generators Supported by the R&S ESRP...............................................453
8.3 Configuring Tracking Generators............................................................................456
8.3.1 Internal Tracking Generator........................................................................................ 456
8.3.2 External Tracking Generator....................................................................................... 458
8.4 Tracking Generator Functions................................................................................. 463
8.4.1 Calibration mechanism................................................................................................463
8.4.2 Calibrating for transmission and reflection measurement........................................... 464
8.4.3 Transmission measurement........................................................................................465
8.4.4 Reflection measurement............................................................................................. 465
8.4.5 Normalization.............................................................................................................. 465
8.4.6 Modulation (internal Tracking Generator only)............................................................469
8.5 Displayed Information and Errors........................................................................... 471
9 System Configuration........................................................................473
9.1 Manual Operation – Local Menu.............................................................................. 473
9.2 User-Defined Menu – USER key.............................................................................. 474
9.3 Instrument Setup and Interface Configuration – SETUP Key............................... 475
9.3.1 Softkeys of the Setup Menu........................................................................................ 476
10 Data Management and Documentation............................................500
10.1 Saving and Recalling Settings Files – SAVE/RCL Key.......................................... 500
10.1.1 Softkeys of the SAVE/RCL Menu................................................................................501
10.1.2 File Selection Dialog Boxes........................................................................................ 507
10.1.3 Importing and Exporting I/Q Data................................................................................509
10.1.3.1 iq-tar File Format Specification................................................................................... 509
10.2 Measurement Documentation – PRINT Key........................................................... 514
10.3 Working with Test Reports....................................................................................... 517
10.3.1 Designing a Test Report Template.............................................................................. 517
10.3.2 Creating a Test Report................................................................................................ 520

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11 Remote Control.................................................................................. 524
11.1 Remote Control - Basics.......................................................................................... 524
11.1.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols................................................................... 524
11.1.1.1 VISA Libraries............................................................................................................. 526
11.1.1.2 Messages....................................................................................................................526
11.1.1.3 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 527
11.1.1.4 GPIB Interface (IEC 625/IEEE 418 Bus Interface)......................................................530
11.1.2 Starting a Remote Control Session.............................................................................534
11.1.3 Returning to Manual Operation................................................................................... 535
11.1.4 SCPI Command Structure...........................................................................................535
11.1.4.1 Syntax for Common Commands................................................................................. 535
11.1.4.2 Syntax for Device-Specific Commands.......................................................................536
11.1.4.3 SCPI Parameters........................................................................................................ 537
11.1.4.4 Overview of Syntax Elements..................................................................................... 540
11.1.4.5 Structure of a Command Line..................................................................................... 541
11.1.4.6 Responses to Queries.................................................................................................542
11.1.5 Command Sequence and Synchronization.................................................................543
11.1.5.1 Preventing Overlapping Execution..............................................................................544
11.1.6 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 545
11.1.6.1 Hierarchy of Status Registers..................................................................................... 545
11.1.6.2 Structure of a SCPI Status Register............................................................................546
11.1.6.3 Contents of the Status Register.................................................................................. 548
11.1.6.4 Application of the Status Reporting System................................................................560
11.1.6.5 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System............................................................ 562
11.1.7 General Programming Recommendations..................................................................563
11.1.8 The IECWIN Tool........................................................................................................ 563
11.2 Controlling the R&S ESRP Remotely...................................................................... 565
11.2.1 Operation with Windows Remote Desktop .................................................................565
11.2.1.1 Configuring the R&S ESRP for Remote Operation..................................................... 566
11.2.1.2 Configuring the Controller........................................................................................... 567
11.2.1.3 Starting and Terminating Remote Operation...............................................................569
11.2.1.4 Deactivating the R&S ESRP via Remote Operation................................................... 571
11.2.2 Operation with a VNC Client....................................................................................... 571

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11.2.3 Brief Introduction to Remote Control...........................................................................572
11.2.3.1 Basic Steps in Remote Control Programming.............................................................572
11.2.3.2 Detailed Programming Examples................................................................................579
11.2.4 Configuring the GPIB Interface................................................................................... 592
11.2.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection.....................................................................592
11.2.5.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network..................................................................593
11.2.5.2 Assigning the IP Address............................................................................................ 594
11.2.5.3 Using Computer Names..............................................................................................597
11.2.5.4 Changing the Windows Firewall Settings....................................................................598
11.2.6 How to Configure the LAN Using the LXI Web Browser Interface.............................. 598
11.2.6.1 LAN Configuration.......................................................................................................599
11.2.7 Configuring the Network..............................................................................................600
11.2.7.1 Operating the Instrument Without a Network.............................................................. 601
11.2.7.2 Creating Users............................................................................................................ 601
11.2.7.3 Changing the User Password..................................................................................... 602
11.2.7.4 Mapping Network Drives............................................................................................. 602
11.2.7.5 Sharing Directories (only with Microsoft Networks).....................................................604
11.3 Selecting the Operating Mode................................................................................. 604
11.4 Remote Commands in Receiver Mode....................................................................605
11.4.1 Measurements and Result Displays............................................................................606
11.4.1.1 Display Configuration.................................................................................................. 606
11.4.1.2 Bargraph Control.........................................................................................................606
11.4.1.3 Scan Control............................................................................................................... 608
11.4.1.4 Final Measurements and Automated Test Sequence Control.....................................610
11.4.1.5 Trace Data and Result Query......................................................................................612
11.4.1.6 Demodulating Analog Signals..................................................................................... 616
11.4.1.7 Spectrogram Control................................................................................................... 617
11.4.2 Defining the Frequency............................................................................................... 633
11.4.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 636
11.4.4 Selecting the Bandwidth..............................................................................................639
11.4.5 Controlling Inputs and Outputs....................................................................................641
11.4.6 Test Automation.......................................................................................................... 641
11.4.6.1 General Scan Configuration........................................................................................642

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11.4.6.2 Scan Table.................................................................................................................. 643
11.4.6.3 Peak Search................................................................................................................647
11.4.6.4 Peak Lists....................................................................................................................650
11.4.6.5 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................651
11.4.6.6 LISN Settings.............................................................................................................. 653
11.4.7 Working with Markers..................................................................................................656
11.4.7.1 Configuring Marker Functionality................................................................................ 656
11.4.7.2 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 659
11.4.7.3 Using Delta Markers....................................................................................................665
11.4.8 Limit Lines................................................................................................................... 672
11.4.8.1 Using Display Lines.....................................................................................................672
11.4.8.2 Using Frequency Lines............................................................................................... 673
11.4.8.3 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................674
11.5 Remote Commands in Spectrum Analyzer Mode.................................................. 687
11.5.1 Measurements and Result Displays............................................................................687
11.5.1.1 Controlling Power Measurements............................................................................... 688
11.5.1.2 Measuring Channel Power..........................................................................................695
11.5.1.3 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 716
11.5.1.4 Measuring Spurious Emissions...................................................................................717
11.5.1.5 Testing Against a Spectrum Emission Mask............................................................... 727
11.5.1.6 Performing EMI Measurements.................................................................................. 746
11.5.1.7 Measuring the Modulation Depth................................................................................ 752
11.5.1.8 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.............................................................................754
11.5.1.9 Measuring the Carrier-to-Noise Ratio......................................................................... 758
11.5.1.10 Measuring the Third Order Intercept Point..................................................................758
11.5.1.11 Measuring Statistics.................................................................................................... 759
11.5.1.12 Measuring in the Time Domain................................................................................... 767
11.5.1.13 Measuring the Pulse Power........................................................................................ 779
11.5.1.14 Performing List Evaluations........................................................................................ 783
11.5.1.15 Probe Configuration.................................................................................................... 788
11.5.2 Configuring Spectrum Measurements.........................................................................790
11.5.2.1 Frequency Settings..................................................................................................... 790
11.5.2.2 Automatic Measurement Configuration.......................................................................795

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11.5.2.3 Bandwidth Settings..................................................................................................... 798
11.5.2.4 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................801
11.5.2.5 Trigger Configuration...................................................................................................804
11.5.2.6 Vertical Axis Configuration...........................................................................................811
11.5.3 Analyzing Spectrum Measurements........................................................................... 815
11.5.3.1 Trace Configuration.....................................................................................................815
11.5.3.2 Spectrogram................................................................................................................824
11.5.3.3 Limit Lines................................................................................................................... 828
11.5.3.4 Markers....................................................................................................................... 829
11.6 Remote Commands in I/Q Analyzer Mode.............................................................. 855
11.6.1 Using the I/Q Analyzer................................................................................................ 855
11.6.2 I/Q Gating....................................................................................................................867
11.7 Remote Commands to Control the Tracking Generator........................................868
11.7.1 Controlling the Internal Tracking Generator................................................................ 868
11.7.2 Controlling the External Tracking Generator...............................................................875
11.8 Common Commands................................................................................................ 883
11.9 System Configuration...............................................................................................887
11.9.1 General System Configuration.................................................................................... 887
11.9.2 Checking the System Configuration............................................................................893
11.9.3 Coupling Parameters.................................................................................................. 895
11.9.4 Controlling In- and Ouputs.......................................................................................... 899
11.9.5 Configuring the Reference Frequency........................................................................ 902
11.9.6 Calibrating the R&S ESRP..........................................................................................903
11.9.7 Using Service Functions............................................................................................. 906
11.10 Data Management..................................................................................................... 908
11.10.1 Managing Data Files................................................................................................... 908
11.10.2 Saving and Restoring Customized Data..................................................................... 913
11.11 Using Transducers....................................................................................................917
11.12 Documentation.......................................................................................................... 925
11.13 Working with Test Reports....................................................................................... 934
11.13.1 Designing a Test Report Template.............................................................................. 934
11.13.1.1 Selecting the Test Report Contents.............................................................................934
11.13.1.2 Designing the Header of the Test Report....................................................................936

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11.13.1.3 Defining the Contents of the Title Page.......................................................................939
11.13.1.4 Managing Templates...................................................................................................939
11.13.2 Creating a Test Report................................................................................................ 941
11.13.2.1 Configuring and Printing the Test Report.................................................................... 941
11.13.2.2 Adding and Removing Datasets..................................................................................941
11.13.2.3 Selecting Datasets for the Report............................................................................... 943
11.13.3 Deprecated Commands (Test Report)........................................................................ 944
11.14 Display Configuration...............................................................................................944
11.14.1 Controlling Display Elements...................................................................................... 945
11.14.2 Selecting Items to Store and Restore......................................................................... 952
11.15 Network Connection................................................................................................. 955
11.15.1 Configuring Network Connections...............................................................................955
11.15.2 Emulating HP Instruments.......................................................................................... 958
11.16 Status Register..........................................................................................................962
11.16.1 General Status Register Commands.......................................................................... 962
11.16.2 Reading out the EVENt Part....................................................................................... 963
11.16.3 Reading Out the CONDition Part................................................................................ 963
11.16.4 Controlling the ENABle Part........................................................................................964
11.16.5 Controlling the Negative Transition Part......................................................................964
11.16.6 Controlling the Positive Transition Part....................................................................... 965
11.17 Remote Control – Programming Examples............................................................ 965
11.17.1 Service Request..........................................................................................................967
11.17.1.1 Initiate Service Request.............................................................................................. 967
11.17.1.2 Waiting for the Arrival of a Service Request................................................................968
11.17.1.3 Waiting Without Blocking the Keyboard and Mouse................................................... 969
11.17.1.4 Service Request Routine............................................................................................ 970
11.17.1.5 Reading Out the Output Buffer....................................................................................971
11.17.1.6 Reading Error Messages............................................................................................ 971
11.17.1.7 Evaluation of SCPI Status Registers...........................................................................972
11.17.1.8 Evaluation of Event Status Register............................................................................973
11.17.2 Using Marker and Delta Marker.................................................................................. 974
11.17.2.1 Shape Factor Measurement (using n dB down)..........................................................974
11.17.2.2 Measuring the Third Order Intercept Point..................................................................975

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11.17.2.3 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................976
11.17.3 Limit Lines and Limit Test............................................................................................976
11.17.4 Measuring the Channel and Adjacent Channel Power............................................... 978
11.17.5 Occupied Bandwidth Measurement............................................................................ 981
11.17.6 Time Domain Power Measurement.............................................................................982
11.17.7 Fast Power Measurement on Power Ramps.............................................................. 983
11.17.7.1 Power Measurement with Multi-Summary Marker...................................................... 983
11.17.7.2 Multi-Burst Power Measurement.................................................................................985
11.17.8 Fast Level Measurement Using Frequency Lists........................................................ 986
11.17.9 Level Correction of Transducers................................................................................. 988
11.17.10 Measuring the Magnitude and Phase of a Signal....................................................... 989
11.17.11 Reading and Writing Files........................................................................................... 991
11.17.11.1 Reading a File from the Instrument.............................................................................991
11.17.11.2 Creating a File on the Instrument................................................................................992
11.17.12 Spectrum Emission Mask Measurement.....................................................................992
11.17.12.1 Using Predefined Standard Wibro...............................................................................993
11.17.12.2 Defining 5 Ranges with all Parameters....................................................................... 993
11.17.13 Spurious Emissions Measurement..............................................................................996
11.17.14 Averaging I/Q Data......................................................................................................999
11.17.15 Using IQ Gating.........................................................................................................1000
11.17.16 Usage of Four Spectrum Instances...........................................................................1005
11.18 GPIB Commands of HP Models 856xE, 8566A/B, 8568A/B and 8594E.............. 1007
11.18.1 GPIB Languages.......................................................................................................1008
11.18.2 Command Set of Models 8560E, 8561E, 8562E, 8563E, 8564E, 8565E, 8566A/B,
8568A/B, 8591E, 8594E, 71100C, 71200C, and 71209A......................................... 1009
11.18.3 Special Features of the Syntax Parsing Algorithms for 8566A and 8568A Models.. 1033
11.18.4 Special Behavior of Commands................................................................................1034
11.18.5 Model-Dependent Default Settings........................................................................... 1035
11.18.6 Data Output Formats.................................................................................................1036
11.18.7 Trace Data Output Formats.......................................................................................1036
11.18.8 Trace Data Input Formats......................................................................................... 1036
11.18.9 GPIB Status Reporting..............................................................................................1036
12 Maintenance..................................................................................... 1038