Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZF7 User manual

R&S®RT-ZF7
Automotive Ethernet T&D
Fixture
Manual
Manual
Version 01
1801419002
(B1Yè2)

This manual describes the R&S RT-ZF7 Automotive Ethernet triggering and
decoding test fixture (1801.3688.02).
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Safety Information
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1 Safety Information
The product documentation helps you to use the product safely and efficiently.
Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Safety information warns you about the potential dangers and gives instructions
how to prevent personal injuries or damage caused by dangerous situations.
Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
Intended use
The equipment under test (EUT) is a signal quality test and development board,
indented to be used at laboratory or test and measurement areas. These areas
are used for analysis, testing and servicing and where equipment is operated by
trained personnel.
Operating site
Only use the product indoors, and keep it dry. The product has no casing and is
sensitive to moisture and humidity.
The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive
contamination can occur. For more information on environmental conditions such
as ambient temperature, see the specifications.
Installation
Connect only Ethernet devices with interface that are designed according to
100BASE-T1 IEEE Std 802.3bw™-2015 (Amendment to IEEE Std 802.3™-2015),
1000BASE-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016).
Disposal
In line with EN 50419, the product cannot be disposed of in the normal
household waste. Even disposal via the municipal collection points for
waste electrical and electronic equipment is not permitted.
Rohde & Schwarz has developed a disposal concept for the ecofriendly disposal
or recycling of waste material. Rohde & Schwarz fully assumes its obligation as a
producer to take back and dispose of electrical and electronic waste. Contact
your local service representative to dispose of the product.

Product Description
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2 Product Description
The R&S RT-ZF7 automotive Ethernet T&D fixture is a product for triggering and
decoding of the 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standard.
It is used in combination with:
●R&S RTO/R&S RTP oscilloscope
●100BASE-T1: R&S RTO-K57 (1333.0596.02), R&S RTP-K57 (1800.6548.02)
For data, see the "R&S RT-ZFxx Oscilloscope Test Fixtures - Specifications" at
www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/rto.
2.1 Deliveries
The R&S RT-ZF7 delivery package contains the following items:
●R&S RT-ZF7 test board
●Two R&S RT-ZF7A SMA adaptor
●Manual
2.2 Board Description
The R&S RT-ZF7 automotive Ethernet T&D fixture has the following connectors.
Board Description

Product Description
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X1, X2, X3, X4
Connectors for Ethernet device under test (DUT).
X113
Connector for an oscilloscope, negative signal from X2 to X4 (forward signal).
X114
Connector for an oscilloscope, negative signal from X4 to X2 (reverse signal).
X115
Connector for an oscilloscope, positive signal from X1 to X3 (reverse signal).
X116
Connector for an oscilloscope, positive signal from X3 to X1 (forward signal).
Z113, Z114, Z115, Z116
Directional coupler.
Board Description

Connecting the Board
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3 Connecting the Board
Test setup
1. Connect the Ethernet devices to the SMA plugs ( X1, X2, X3, X4) on the sides
of the fixture.
2. Connect the oscilloscope channels to the FWD and / or REV SMA plugs
(X113, X114, X115, X116).
3. Follow the instructions of the software option. For more details, refer to the
user manual of your R&S RTO/R&S RTP oscilloscope.