Rohde & Schwarz R&S RTM3000 User manual

R&S®RTM3000
Oscilloscope
User Manual
User Manual
Version 08
1335909002
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This manual describes the following R&S®RTM3000 models with firmware version 1.6xx:
●R&S®RTM3002 (1335.8794K02)
●R&S®RTM3004 (1335.8794K04)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®RTM-K1, I²C/SPI trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K2, UART/RS232 trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K3, CAN/LIN trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K5, I²S (audio) trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K6, MIL.1553 trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K7, ARINC 429 trigger and decode
●R&S®RTM-K15, History and segmented memory
●R&S®RTM-K18, Spectrum analysis (replaced by K37)
●R&S®RTM-K31, Power analysis
●R&S®RTM-K36, Bode plot analysis
●R&S®RTM-K37, Spectrum analysis
●R&S®RTM-B1, Mixed signal option
●R&S®RTM-B6, Arbitrary waveform and pattern generator
For order numbers of the options and bundlles, refer to the data sheet.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®RTM3000 is indicated as
R&S RTM3000.
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1Preface.................................................................................................. 17
1.1 Safety Information.......................................................................................................17
1.2 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 18
1.2.1 Manuals and Instrument Help....................................................................................... 18
1.2.2 Data Sheet and Brochure..............................................................................................19
1.2.3 Calibration Certificate....................................................................................................19
1.2.4 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment..................................................... 19
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................20
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................20
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................20
1.3.3 Notes on Screenshots...................................................................................................20
2 Getting Started..................................................................................... 21
2.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 21
2.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 21
2.1.2 Positioning the Instrument.............................................................................................21
2.1.3 Starting the Instrument..................................................................................................22
2.1.4 Replacing the Fuse....................................................................................................... 24
2.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................24
2.2.1 Front View..................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.2 Side View...................................................................................................................... 28
2.2.3 Rear View......................................................................................................................28
3 Operating Basics..................................................................................31
3.1 Display Overview........................................................................................................ 31
3.2 Selecting the Application........................................................................................... 32
3.3 Using the Touchscreen...............................................................................................32
3.3.1 Accessing Functionality Using the Main Menu..............................................................32
3.3.2 Accessing Functionality Using Shortcuts...................................................................... 34
3.3.3 Entering Data................................................................................................................ 34
3.3.4 Using Gestures............................................................................................................. 35
3.4 Front Panel Keys.........................................................................................................36
3.4.1 Action Controls..............................................................................................................36
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3.4.2 Analysis Controls.......................................................................................................... 37
3.5 Using the Toolbar........................................................................................................38
3.6 Quick Access...............................................................................................................39
3.7 Menu History............................................................................................................... 40
3.8 Getting Help.................................................................................................................41
4 Waveform Setup...................................................................................42
4.1 Connecting Probes and Displaying a Signal............................................................42
4.2 Horizontal Setup..........................................................................................................43
4.2.1 HORIZONTAL Controls.................................................................................................45
4.2.2 Shortcuts for Horizontal Settings...................................................................................46
4.2.3 Horizontal Settings........................................................................................................ 46
4.3 Vertical Setup.............................................................................................................. 47
4.3.1 VERTICAL Controls...................................................................................................... 48
4.3.2 Short Menu for Analog Channels.................................................................................. 50
4.3.3 Vertical Settings............................................................................................................ 50
4.3.4 Threshold Settings........................................................................................................ 55
4.3.5 Label Settings............................................................................................................... 56
4.4 Probes.......................................................................................................................... 57
4.4.1 Adjusting Passive Probes............................................................................................. 57
4.4.2 Probe Settings for Probes with BNC Connector........................................................... 58
4.4.3 Probe Settings for Probes with Rohde & Schwarz Interface.........................................59
4.5 Acquisition Setup........................................................................................................68
4.5.1 Shortcuts for Acquisition Settings................................................................................. 69
4.5.2 Acquisition Settings.......................................................................................................69
5 Trigger...................................................................................................73
5.1 Trigger Controls.......................................................................................................... 74
5.2 Shortcuts for Trigger Settings................................................................................... 75
5.3 General Trigger Settings............................................................................................ 76
5.4 Edge Trigger................................................................................................................ 78
5.5 Edge A/B Trigger......................................................................................................... 80
5.6 Width Trigger............................................................................................................... 81
5.7 Video Trigger............................................................................................................... 84
5.8 Pattern Trigger.............................................................................................................86
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5.9 Runt Trigger.................................................................................................................89
5.10 Rise Time Trigger........................................................................................................ 90
5.11 Timeout Trigger........................................................................................................... 92
5.12 Actions on Trigger...................................................................................................... 94
6 Waveform Analysis.............................................................................. 97
6.1 Zoom............................................................................................................................ 97
6.1.1 Zooming In.................................................................................................................... 97
6.1.2 Modifying the Zoom.......................................................................................................99
6.1.3 Zoom Settings............................................................................................................. 100
6.2 Mathematics.............................................................................................................. 101
6.2.1 Short Menu for Math Waveforms................................................................................ 101
6.2.2 Configuring Math Waveforms......................................................................................102
6.2.3 Settings for Math Waveforms......................................................................................102
6.2.4 Mathematic Functions................................................................................................. 103
6.2.5 Filters.......................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.6 Tracks..........................................................................................................................106
6.2.7 Saving and Loading Formularies.................................................................................111
6.3 Reference Waveforms............................................................................................... 111
6.3.1 Using References........................................................................................................112
6.3.2 Settings for Reference Waveforms..............................................................................113
6.4 History and Segmented Memory (Option R&S RTM-K15)..................................... 116
6.4.1 Segmented Memory.................................................................................................... 116
6.4.2 Activating the History...................................................................................................118
6.4.3 History Settings........................................................................................................... 118
6.4.4 Segment Table and History Player..............................................................................120
6.4.5 Exporting History Data................................................................................................ 122
6.5 Search........................................................................................................................ 125
6.5.1 Search Conditions and Results...................................................................................125
6.5.2 General Search Settings............................................................................................. 128
6.5.3 Edge Search............................................................................................................... 130
6.5.4 Width Search...............................................................................................................131
6.5.5 Peak Search................................................................................................................132
6.5.6 Rise/Fall Time Search.................................................................................................133
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6.5.7 Runt Setup.................................................................................................................. 134
6.5.8 Data2Clock..................................................................................................................136
6.5.9 Pattern Search............................................................................................................ 137
6.5.10 Window Search........................................................................................................... 139
7 Measurements....................................................................................142
7.1 Quick Measurements................................................................................................ 142
7.2 Automatic Measurements........................................................................................ 143
7.2.1 Measurement Results................................................................................................. 143
7.2.2 Measurement Types....................................................................................................146
7.2.3 Settings for Automatic Measurements........................................................................ 150
7.2.4 Delay Setup.................................................................................................................153
7.3 Cursor Measurements.............................................................................................. 155
7.3.1 Cursor Settings........................................................................................................... 157
8 Applications........................................................................................161
8.1 Mask Testing..............................................................................................................161
8.1.1 About Masks and Mask Testing.................................................................................. 161
8.1.2 Using Masks................................................................................................................162
8.1.3 Mask Window..............................................................................................................165
8.1.4 Mask Menu..................................................................................................................166
8.2 FFT Analysis..............................................................................................................169
8.2.1 FFT Display.................................................................................................................169
8.2.2 Performing FFT Analysis.............................................................................................171
8.2.3 FFT Setup................................................................................................................... 171
8.3 Spectrum Analysis and Spectrogram (Option R&S RTM-K18)............................. 177
8.3.1 FFT Menu with Spectrum Analysis............................................................................. 177
8.3.2 Spectrogram................................................................................................................179
8.3.3 Peak List and Markers................................................................................................ 180
8.3.4 Display Settings for Spectrum and Spectrogram........................................................ 186
8.4 Spectrum Analysis and Spectrogram (Option R&S RTM-K37)............................. 187
8.4.1 FFT Menu with Spectrum Analysis............................................................................. 188
8.4.2 Spectrogram................................................................................................................189
8.4.3 Peak List and Markers................................................................................................ 191
8.4.4 Display Settings for Spectrum and Spectrogram........................................................ 196
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8.5 XY-Diagram................................................................................................................ 197
8.6 Digital Voltmeter........................................................................................................199
8.6.1 Using the Meter...........................................................................................................200
8.6.2 Meter Settings............................................................................................................. 200
8.7 Trigger Counter......................................................................................................... 201
8.8 Bode Plot (Option R&S RTM-K36)........................................................................... 202
8.8.1 About the Bode Plot.................................................................................................... 203
8.8.2 Using a Bode Plot....................................................................................................... 204
8.8.3 Bode Plot Window Controls........................................................................................ 206
8.8.4 Bode Plot Settings.......................................................................................................207
9 Documenting Results........................................................................ 211
9.1 Saving and Loading Instrument Settings............................................................... 212
9.2 Saving Waveform Data............................................................................................. 213
9.2.1 Waveform Export Settings...........................................................................................214
9.2.2 Waveform File Formats...............................................................................................215
9.3 Annotations............................................................................................................... 217
9.4 Screenshots...............................................................................................................218
9.5 Quick Save with OneTouch...................................................................................... 220
9.6 Export and Import..................................................................................................... 221
10 General Instrument Setup................................................................. 223
10.1 Instrument Settings.................................................................................................. 223
10.2 Display Settings........................................................................................................ 226
10.3 Reset.......................................................................................................................... 229
10.4 Locking the Touchscreen.........................................................................................230
10.5 Performing a Self-Alignment....................................................................................230
10.6 Setting the Date, Time and Language..................................................................... 231
10.7 Options.......................................................................................................................233
10.7.1 Activating Options....................................................................................................... 233
10.8 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................. 234
11 Network Connections and Remote Operation.................................235
11.1 LAN Connection........................................................................................................ 235
11.2 USB Connection........................................................................................................238
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11.2.1 USB TMC.................................................................................................................... 238
11.2.2 USB VCP.................................................................................................................... 239
11.2.3 USB MTP.................................................................................................................... 239
11.3 Remote Access Using a Web Browser....................................................................239
11.3.1 Accessing the Instrument Using a Web Browser........................................................ 239
11.3.2 Instrument Home.........................................................................................................240
11.3.3 Screenshot.................................................................................................................. 240
11.3.4 SCPI Device Control................................................................................................... 241
11.3.5 Save/Load................................................................................................................... 242
11.3.6 Network Settings......................................................................................................... 243
11.3.7 Change Password.......................................................................................................244
11.3.8 Livescreen...................................................................................................................244
11.3.9 Remote Front Panel.................................................................................................... 244
12 Serial Bus Analysis............................................................................245
12.1 Basics of Protocol Analysis.....................................................................................245
12.1.1 Protocol - Common Settings....................................................................................... 246
12.1.2 Displaying Decode Results......................................................................................... 248
12.1.3 Bus Table: Decode Results......................................................................................... 249
12.1.4 Bus Labels.................................................................................................................. 251
12.1.5 Label List.....................................................................................................................252
12.2 SPI Bus (Option R&S RTM-K1)................................................................................ 255
12.2.1 The SPI Protocol......................................................................................................... 255
12.2.2 SPI Configuration........................................................................................................ 256
12.2.3 SPI Trigger.................................................................................................................. 259
12.2.4 SPI Decode Results ................................................................................................... 262
12.3 I²C (Option R&S RTM-K1)......................................................................................... 263
12.3.1 The I²C Protocol.......................................................................................................... 264
12.3.2 I2C Configuration.........................................................................................................265
12.3.3 I2C Trigger................................................................................................................... 267
12.3.4 I2C Decode Results ....................................................................................................270
12.3.5 I2C Label List...............................................................................................................271
12.4 UART / RS232 (Option R&S RTM-K2)...................................................................... 273
12.4.1 The UART / RS232 Interface...................................................................................... 273
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12.4.2 UART Configuration.................................................................................................... 273
12.4.3 UART Trigger.............................................................................................................. 276
12.4.4 UART Decode Results ............................................................................................... 278
12.5 CAN (Option R&S RTM-K3)...................................................................................... 279
12.5.1 The CAN Protocol....................................................................................................... 280
12.5.2 CAN Configuration...................................................................................................... 281
12.5.3 CAN Trigger................................................................................................................ 283
12.5.4 CAN Decode Results.................................................................................................. 287
12.5.5 Search on Decoded CAN Data................................................................................... 289
12.5.6 CAN Label List............................................................................................................ 291
12.6 LIN (Option R&S RTM-K3)........................................................................................ 293
12.6.1 The LIN Protocol......................................................................................................... 293
12.6.2 LIN Configuration........................................................................................................ 295
12.6.3 LIN Trigger.................................................................................................................. 297
12.6.4 LIN Decode Results ................................................................................................... 300
12.6.5 Search on Decoded LIN Data..................................................................................... 301
12.6.6 LIN Label List.............................................................................................................. 304
12.7 Audio Signals (Option R&S RTM-K5)...................................................................... 306
12.7.1 Audio Protocols........................................................................................................... 306
12.7.2 Audio Configuration.....................................................................................................308
12.7.3 Setup of Audio Variants...............................................................................................311
12.7.4 Audio Trigger...............................................................................................................313
12.7.5 Audio Decode Results ................................................................................................315
12.8 MIL-STD-1553 (Option R&S RTM-K6)...................................................................... 315
12.8.1 The MIL-STD-1553 .................................................................................................... 316
12.8.2 MIL-STD-1553 Configuration...................................................................................... 318
12.8.3 MIL-STD-1553 Trigger................................................................................................ 320
12.8.4 MIL-STD-1553 Decode Results.................................................................................. 325
12.8.5 MIL-STD-1553 Label List............................................................................................ 326
12.9 ARINC 429 (Option R&S RTM-K7)............................................................................326
12.9.1 ARINC 429 Basics...................................................................................................... 326
12.9.2 ARINC 429 Configuration............................................................................................327
12.9.3 ARINC 429 Trigger......................................................................................................329
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12.9.4 ARINC 429 Decode Results........................................................................................333
12.9.5 Search on Decoded ARINC 429 Data.........................................................................334
12.9.6 ARINC 429 Label List..................................................................................................336
13 Power Analysis (Option R&S RTM-K31).......................................... 338
13.1 Probe Adjustment..................................................................................................... 338
13.1.1 Deskewing the Probes................................................................................................ 338
13.1.2 Probe Settings for Power Measurements................................................................... 339
13.2 Report Settings......................................................................................................... 339
13.3 Statistic Menu Settings.............................................................................................340
13.4 Input Power Measurements..................................................................................... 341
13.4.1 Quality......................................................................................................................... 341
13.4.2 Consumption............................................................................................................... 345
13.4.3 Harmonics................................................................................................................... 348
13.4.4 Inrush Current............................................................................................................. 351
13.5 Output Power Measurements.................................................................................. 354
13.5.1 Ripple.......................................................................................................................... 354
13.5.2 Spectrum.....................................................................................................................357
13.5.3 Transient Response.................................................................................................... 360
13.6 Switching Power Measurements............................................................................. 362
13.6.1 Slew Rate....................................................................................................................363
13.6.2 Modulation...................................................................................................................365
13.6.3 Dynamic On Resistance..............................................................................................368
13.7 Power Path Power Measurements...........................................................................370
13.7.1 Efficiency.....................................................................................................................370
13.7.2 Switching Loss............................................................................................................ 373
13.7.3 Turn ON/OFF Time......................................................................................................376
13.7.4 Safe Operating Area (S.O.A.)..................................................................................... 379
14 Logic Analyzer (Option R&S RTM-B1, MSO)................................... 387
14.1 Short Menu for Logic Channels...............................................................................387
14.2 Logic Analyzer Settings........................................................................................... 389
14.3 Triggering on Logic Channels................................................................................. 391
14.4 Analyzing Logic Channels....................................................................................... 391
14.5 Parallel Buses............................................................................................................392
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14.5.1 Parallel Bus Configuration...........................................................................................392
14.5.2 Decode Results...........................................................................................................394
15 Signal Generation (Option R&S RTM-B6)........................................ 396
15.1 Function Generator...................................................................................................396
15.1.1 Using the Function Generator..................................................................................... 396
15.1.2 Basic Settings of the Function Generator .................................................................. 399
15.1.3 Sweep Settings........................................................................................................... 402
15.1.4 Modulation Settings.....................................................................................................403
15.1.5 Burst Settings..............................................................................................................405
15.1.6 Arbitrary Setup Settings.............................................................................................. 406
15.2 Pattern Generator......................................................................................................408
15.2.1 Pattern Selection.........................................................................................................408
15.2.2 Settings for Square Wave Pattern...............................................................................409
15.2.3 Settings for Counter Pattern........................................................................................410
15.2.4 Settings for Arbitrary Pattern....................................................................................... 411
15.2.5 Settings for Manual Pattern.........................................................................................414
15.2.6 Settings for Serial Buses.............................................................................................414
15.2.7 Settings for PWM Signals........................................................................................... 415
16 Remote Control Commands..............................................................418
16.1 Conventions used in Command Description......................................................... 418
16.2 Programming Examples........................................................................................... 419
16.2.1 Documenting Results.................................................................................................. 419
16.2.2 Firmware Update.........................................................................................................423
16.2.3 Search.........................................................................................................................424
16.2.4 Function Generator..................................................................................................... 425
16.3 Common Commands................................................................................................ 425
16.4 Waveform Setup........................................................................................................ 428
16.4.1 Automatic Setup..........................................................................................................429
16.4.2 Starting and Stopping Acquisition............................................................................... 429
16.4.3 Vertical Settings.......................................................................................................... 430
16.4.4 Passive Probes........................................................................................................... 437
16.4.5 Active Probes.............................................................................................................. 438
16.4.6 ProbeMeter................................................................................................................. 445
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16.4.7 Horizontal Settings...................................................................................................... 447
16.4.8 Acquisition Settings.....................................................................................................449
16.4.9 Waveform Data........................................................................................................... 454
16.5 Trigger........................................................................................................................ 454
16.5.1 General Trigger Settings............................................................................................. 454
16.5.2 Edge Trigger................................................................................................................456
16.5.3 Edge A/B Trigger.........................................................................................................458
16.5.4 Width Trigger...............................................................................................................460
16.5.5 Video/TV Trigger......................................................................................................... 462
16.5.6 Pattern Trigger............................................................................................................ 463
16.5.7 Runt Trigger................................................................................................................ 465
16.5.8 Risetime Trigger..........................................................................................................467
16.5.9 Timeout Trigger........................................................................................................... 469
16.5.10 Serial Bus....................................................................................................................469
16.5.11 Actions on Trigger....................................................................................................... 469
16.6 Waveform Analysis................................................................................................... 472
16.6.1 Zoom........................................................................................................................... 472
16.6.2 Mathematics................................................................................................................473
16.6.3 Reference Waveforms.................................................................................................477
16.6.4 Search.........................................................................................................................481
16.6.5 History (Option R&S RTM-K15).................................................................................. 497
16.7 Measurements........................................................................................................... 509
16.7.1 Quick Measurements.................................................................................................. 509
16.7.2 Automatic Measurements........................................................................................... 510
16.7.3 Cursor Measurements.................................................................................................523
16.8 Applications...............................................................................................................530
16.8.1 General....................................................................................................................... 530
16.8.2 Mask Testing............................................................................................................... 530
16.8.3 FFT Analysis............................................................................................................... 536
16.8.4 Spectrum Analysis and Spectrogram (Option)............................................................543
16.8.5 XY-Waveforms.............................................................................................................551
16.8.6 Digital Voltmeter.......................................................................................................... 552
16.8.7 Trigger Counter........................................................................................................... 554
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16.8.8 Bode Plot (Option R&S RTM-K36)..............................................................................555
16.9 Documenting Results............................................................................................... 563
16.9.1 Transfer of Waveform Data......................................................................................... 563
16.9.2 Waveform Data Export to File..................................................................................... 575
16.9.3 Screenshots................................................................................................................ 576
16.9.4 Instrument Settings: Mass MEMomory Subsystem.................................................... 578
16.10 General Instrument Setup........................................................................................ 584
16.10.1 Display Settings.......................................................................................................... 585
16.10.2 System Settings.......................................................................................................... 589
16.10.3 LAN Settings............................................................................................................... 593
16.10.4 USB Settings...............................................................................................................595
16.10.5 Trigger Out.................................................................................................................. 595
16.10.6 Firmware Update.........................................................................................................596
16.11 Serial Bus Analysis...................................................................................................597
16.11.1 General....................................................................................................................... 598
16.11.2 SPI (Option R&S RTM-K1)..........................................................................................600
16.11.3 I²C............................................................................................................................... 612
16.11.4 UART (Option R&S RTM-K2)......................................................................................623
16.11.5 CAN (Option R&S RTM-K3)........................................................................................632
16.11.6 LIN (Option R&S RTM-K3)..........................................................................................647
16.11.7 Audio (Option R&S RTM-K5)...................................................................................... 660
16.11.8 MIL-1553 (Option R&S RTM-K6)................................................................................ 672
16.11.9 ARINC 429 (Option R&S RTM-K7)............................................................................. 695
16.12 Power Analysis (Option R&S RTM-K31)................................................................. 707
16.12.1 General....................................................................................................................... 707
16.12.2 Probe Adjustment........................................................................................................710
16.12.3 Report......................................................................................................................... 710
16.12.4 Consumption............................................................................................................... 711
16.12.5 Dynamic ON Resistance............................................................................................. 713
16.12.6 Power Efficiency..........................................................................................................714
16.12.7 Current Harmonic........................................................................................................716
16.12.8 Inrush Current............................................................................................................. 722
16.12.9 Modulation Analysis.................................................................................................... 724
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16.12.10 Turn On/Off................................................................................................................. 728
16.12.11 Quality......................................................................................................................... 728
16.12.12 Ripple.......................................................................................................................... 732
16.12.13 Slew Rate....................................................................................................................738
16.12.14 S.O.A...........................................................................................................................743
16.12.15 Spectrum.....................................................................................................................751
16.12.16 Switching.....................................................................................................................754
16.12.17 Transient Response.................................................................................................... 758
16.13 Mixed Signal Option (Option R&S RTM-B1)............................................................760
16.13.1 Logic Channels........................................................................................................... 760
16.13.2 Parallel Buses............................................................................................................. 767
16.14 Signal Generation (Option R&S RTM-B6)............................................................... 772
16.14.1 Function Generator..................................................................................................... 772
16.14.2 Pattern Generator....................................................................................................... 780
16.15 Status Reporting....................................................................................................... 788
16.15.1 STATus:OPERation Register.......................................................................................788
16.15.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers................................................................................789
17 Maintenance and Support................................................................. 794
17.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 794
17.2 Contacting Customer Support.................................................................................794
17.3 Storing and Packing................................................................................................. 795
17.4 Replacing the Fuse................................................................................................... 795
17.5 Data Security............................................................................................................. 796
Annex.................................................................................................. 797
A Remote Control - Basics................................................................... 797
A.1 SCPI Command Structure........................................................................................ 797
A.1.1 Syntax for Common Commands................................................................................. 797
A.1.2 Syntax for Device-Specific Commands.......................................................................798
A.1.3 SCPI Parameters........................................................................................................ 799
A.1.4 Overview of Syntax Elements..................................................................................... 802
A.1.5 Structure of a Command Line..................................................................................... 803
A.1.6 Responses to Queries.................................................................................................804
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A.2 Command Sequence and Synchronization............................................................ 805
A.2.1 Preventing Overlapping Execution..............................................................................805
A.3 Messages .................................................................................................................. 807
A.3.1 Instrument Messages..................................................................................................807
A.3.2 LAN Interface Messages.............................................................................................808
B Remote Control - Status Reporting System.................................... 809
B.1 Structure of a SCPI Status Register........................................................................ 809
B.2 Hierarchy of status registers................................................................................... 810
B.3 Contents of the Status Registers............................................................................ 812
B.3.1 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE)................................812
B.3.2 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE)..................... 813
B.3.3 STATus:OPERation Register.......................................................................................814
B.3.4 STATus:QUEStionable Register..................................................................................814
B.4 Application of the Status Reporting System.......................................................... 818
B.4.1 Service Request..........................................................................................................818
B.4.2 Serial Poll.................................................................................................................... 818
B.4.3 Query of an instrument status..................................................................................... 819
B.4.4 Error Queue................................................................................................................ 819
B.5 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System....................................................... 820
List of Commands..............................................................................821
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1 Preface
1.1 Safety Information
The R&S RTM3000 oscilloscope is designed for measurements on circuits that are
only indirectly connected to the mains or not connected at all. It is not rated for any
measurement category.
The instrument is rated for pollution degree 2 - for indoor, dry location use where only
non-conductive pollution occurs. Temporary conductivity caused by condensation is
possible.
The instrument is intended for use in industrial areas. When used in residential areas,
radio disturbances caused by the instrument can exceed given limits. Additional shield-
ing can be required.
The instrument must be controlled by personnel familiar with the potential risks of mea-
suring electrical quantities. Observe applicable local or national safety regulations and
rules for the prevention of accidents.
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the poten-
tial dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or damage caused
by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●The "Basic Safety Instructions" in different languages are delivered as a printed
brochure with the instrument.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
Risk of injury
Use the instrument in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, personal injury,
or fire:
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●Do not use the instrument if you detect or suspect any damage of the instrument or
accessories.
●Do not operate the instrument in wet, damp or explosive atmospheres.
●Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded.
●Do not use the instrument to ascertain volt-free state.
●Do not exceed the voltage limits given in Chapter 2.2.1.1, "Input Connectors",
on page 25.
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Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the instrument and connected
devices. Before switching on the instrument, observe the information on appropriate
operating conditions provided in the data sheet. In particular, ensure the following:
●All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unimpeded. A
minimum distance of 10 cm to other objects is recommended.
●The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
●The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
●The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet.
●Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
●Signal outputs are connected correctly and are not overloaded.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):
●Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double-shielded RF
and LAN cables.
●Always terminate open cable ends.
●Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.
1.2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S RTM3000 user documentation.
1.2.1 Manuals and Instrument Help
You find the manuals on the product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/rtm3000
Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S RTM3000 and describes how to set up the product. A printed Eng-
lish version is included in the delivery.
User 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 commands
with programming examples, and information on maintenance and instrument interfa-
ces. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
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The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immediate
display on the internet.
Instrument help
The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the functional description directly on
the instrument.
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
Instrument security procedures manual
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S RTM3000 in secure areas.
Service manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replace-
ment and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists. The service manual is available for regis-
tered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS, https://
gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).
1.2.2 Data Sheet and Brochure
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S RTM3000. It also lists
the options with their order numbers and optional accessories. The brochure provides
an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/rtm3000
1.2.3 Calibration Certificate
The document is available on https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert. You need the
device ID of your instrument, which you can find on a label on the rear panel.
1.2.4 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source acknowledg-
ment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/rtm3000. The open source acknowledgment
document can also be read directly on the instrument.
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1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys] Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
Filenames, commands,
program code
Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
tion marks.
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions
When operating the instrument, several alternative methods may be available to per-
form the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen is described.
Any elements that can be activated by touching can also be clicked using an addition-
ally connected mouse. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or
the on-screen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating pro-
cedures.
The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the
touchscreen, a mouse pointer in the display, or a key on the instrument or on a key-
board.
1.3.3 Notes on Screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Conventions Used in the Documentation
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