Rohde & Schwarz RTE Series User manual

R&S®RTE
Oscilloscope
Getting Started
Getting Started
Version 07
1326102602
(=J:J2)

This manual describes the following R&S®RTE models with firmware version 4.15 and higher:
●R&S®RTE1022: 200 MHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K22 and 1317.2500K22)
●R&S®RTE1024: 200 MHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K24 and 1317.2500K24)
●R&S®RTE1032: 350 MHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K32 and 1317.2500K32)
●R&S®RTE1034: 350 MHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K34 and 1317.2500K34)
●R&S®RTE1052: 500 MHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K52 and 1317.2500K52)
●R&S®RTE1054: 500 MHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K54 and 1317.2500K54)
●R&S®RTE1102: 1 GHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K62 and 1317.2500K02)
●R&S®RTE1104: 1 GHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K64 and 1317.2500K04)
●R&S®RTE1152: 1,5 GHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K72)
●R&S®RTE1154: 1,5 GHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K74)
●R&S®RTE1202: 2 GHz, 2 channels (1326.2000K82)
●R&S®RTE1204: 2 GHz, 4 channels (1326.2000K84)
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R&S RTE.

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Key Features..................................................................................................................7
1.2 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Manuals and Instrument Help......................................................................................... 8
1.2.2 Data Sheet and Brochure................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Release Notes, Open Source Acknowledgment............................................................. 9
1.2.4 Application notes, Application cards, Videos...................................................................9
1.3 Conventions Used in the Documentation...................................................................9
1.3.1 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................................9
1.3.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.........................................................................9
2 Preparing for Use................................................................................. 11
2.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument................................................................. 11
2.2 Positioning the Instrument.........................................................................................12
2.2.1 Bench Top Operation.................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Rackmounting............................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Starting the Instrument...............................................................................................13
2.3.1 Powering On and Off.....................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Starting Up and Shutting Down.....................................................................................14
2.3.3 EMI Suppression...........................................................................................................15
2.4 Connecting External Devices.....................................................................................15
2.4.1 Connecting USB Devices..............................................................................................16
2.4.2 Connecting an External Monitor....................................................................................17
3 Instrument Tour....................................................................................19
3.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.1 Input Connectors...........................................................................................................20
3.1.2 Other Front Panel Connectors...................................................................................... 21
3.2 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................22
3.3 Keys and Controls...................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 POWER Key................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.2 SETUP Controls............................................................................................................24
3.3.3 HORIZONTAL Controls................................................................................................. 25

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3.3.4 VERTICAL Controls...................................................................................................... 27
3.3.5 TRIGGER Controls....................................................................................................... 28
3.3.6 ANALYSIS Keys............................................................................................................ 29
3.3.7 NAVIGATION Controls.................................................................................................. 31
4 Trying Out the Instrument................................................................... 33
4.1 Displaying a Basic Signal...........................................................................................33
4.2 Acquiring Data.............................................................................................................35
4.3 Changing the Waveform Scaling and Position.........................................................36
4.4 Zooming into the Display........................................................................................... 40
4.4.1 Using the Standard Zoom............................................................................................. 41
4.4.2 Using the Fingertip Zoom..............................................................................................42
4.5 Displaying the Waveform History.............................................................................. 43
4.6 Showing Basic Measurement Results...................................................................... 45
4.6.1 Performing a Cursor Measurement...............................................................................45
4.6.2 Performing Automatic Amplitude Measurements..........................................................46
4.6.3 Performing and Configuring the Quick Measurement................................................... 48
4.6.4 Displaying a Histogram................................................................................................. 50
4.7 Performing a Basic FFT Analysis.............................................................................. 52
4.8 Performing Mathematical Calculations.....................................................................55
4.9 Performing a Search................................................................................................... 56
4.10 Performing a Mask Test.............................................................................................. 58
4.11 Printing and Saving Screenshots..............................................................................61
4.12 Saving Data..................................................................................................................63
5 Operating the Instrument.................................................................... 67
5.1 Means of Manual Interaction......................................................................................67
5.2 Touchscreen Display.................................................................................................. 68
5.2.1 Information on the Display............................................................................................ 68
5.2.2 Control Elements on the Touchscreen.......................................................................... 72
5.3 App Cockpit................................................................................................................. 73
5.4 Working with Waveforms........................................................................................... 74
5.5 Using the Signal bar................................................................................................... 77
5.6 Toolbar......................................................................................................................... 79
5.6.1 Using the Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 79

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5.6.2 Configuring the Toolbar................................................................................................. 80
5.6.3 Toolbar Functions..........................................................................................................80
5.7 Displaying Results...................................................................................................... 86
5.8 Using Dialog Boxes.................................................................................................... 87
5.9 Entering Data...............................................................................................................89
5.10 Messages..................................................................................................................... 91
5.11 Getting Information and Help.....................................................................................92
5.11.1 Displaying Tutorials.......................................................................................................92
5.11.2 Displaying Help............................................................................................................. 92
5.11.3 Using the Help Window.................................................................................................93
6 Setting Up the Instrument................................................................... 95
6.1 Performing a Self-alignment...................................................................................... 95
6.2 Aligning the Touchscreen.......................................................................................... 95
6.3 Setting the Display Language....................................................................................96
6.4 Adjusting Passive Probes.......................................................................................... 96
Index......................................................................................................99

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Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 Key Features
The R&S RTE oscilloscope provides fast signal acquisition and analysis:
●1 million waveforms per second waveform acquisition rate
●Bandwidth up to 2 GHz, memory depth of 50 MSa per channel
●Highly accurate digital trigger system
●Very low noise floor
●Precise measurements due to single-core A/D converter
●High measurement speed, even for complex analysis functions
●High-quality line of probes
For a detailed specification refer to the data sheet.
The R&S RTE oscilloscope brings various benefits in your daily work:
●Find rare signal faults quickly with no trade-offs for measurement and analysis due
to highest acquisition rate and shortest blind time.
●Access and analyze prior waveforms in the memory using the history function
●Get fastest results even with maximum data with hardware-accelerated processing:
mathematical operations, mask tests, histograms, automatic and cursor measure-
ments, and spectrum display.
●Capture closest successive events with the real-time digital trigger system. It works
with high trigger sensitivity at full bandwidth and very low trigger jitter.
●See signal details at your fingertip with fingertip zoom
●Get key measurement results at the push of a button with Quick Measurement
●Easy to use:
– Smart and straightforward user guidance
– Color-coded control elements for clear identification
– Signal icons with drag & drop functionality
– Toolbar with frequently used functionality
●Use various options for triggering and decoding of serial protocols, MSO option,
high resolution, and more.
1.2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S RTE user documentation.
Documentation Overview

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1.2.1 Manuals and Instrument Help
You find the manuals on the product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/rte
Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S RTE and describes how to set up and start working with the instru-
ment, and describes basic operations. A printed English version is included in the
delivery. Editions in other languages are available on the product website.
Instrument help
The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the firm-
ware basic functionality and applications.
User manual
Describes all instrument functions in detail. 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 interfaces. Includes the
contents of the getting started manual.
The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immediate
display on the internet.
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 RTE in secure areas.
Service Manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replace-
ment, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains mechanical
drawings and spare part lists. The service manual is available for registered 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 RTE. 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/rte
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1.2.3 Release Notes, 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. It
can also be read directly on the instrument.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/rte.
1.2.4 Application notes, Application cards, Videos
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/rte
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.
File names, commands,
program code
File names, 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.
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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.
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2 Preparing for Use
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S RTE for
the first time.
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.
2.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument
To remove the instrument from its packaging and check the equipment for complete-
ness, proceed as follows:
1. Pull off the polyethylene protection pads from the instrument's rear feet.
2. Carefully remove the pads from the instrument handles at the front.
3. Pull off the corrugated cardboard cover that protects the rear of the instrument.
4. Carefully unthread the corrugated cardboard cover at the front that protects the
instrument handles and remove it.
5. Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory
lists for the various items.
6. Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, immediately contact the
carrier who delivered the instrument. Make sure not to discard the box and packing
material.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship-
ped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
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2.2 Positioning the Instrument
The instrument is designed for use under laboratory conditions. It can be used in
standalone operation on a bench top or can be installed in a rack.
2.2.1 Bench Top Operation
For standalone operation, place the instrument on a horizontal bench with even, flat
surface. The instrument can be used in horizontal position, standing on its feet, or with
the support feet on the bottom extended.
Risk of injury if feet are folded out
The feet can fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted.
This can cause damage or injury.
●Fold the feet completely in or out to ensure stability of the instrument. Never shift
the instrument when the feet are folded out.
●When the feet are folded out, do not work under the instrument or place anything
underneath.
●The feet can break if they are overloaded. The overall load on the folded-out feet
must not exceed 200 N.
Fmax
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Risk of injury when stacking instruments insecurely
Never stack instruments on top of each other. The instrument's top surface area is too
small to stack multiple instruments. Stacked instruments can tilt over and cause injury
or damage the instrument.
If you need to stack instruments, install them in a rack.
2.2.2 Rackmounting
The instrument can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit. The order number is
given in the data sheet. The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit.
Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack
If you mount several instruments in a rack, you need an efficient ventilation concept to
ensure that the instruments do not overheat. Insufficient airflow for a longer period can
disturb the operation and even cause damage.
2.3 Starting the Instrument
Risk of injury
Connect the oscilloscope to an outlet that has a ground contact.
If grounding is not ensured by the mains system, ground the oscilloscope using the
protective earth conductor on the front panel and an appropriate cable.
Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the oscilloscope to the AC power sup-
ply.
Starting the Instrument

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2.3.1 Powering On and Off
The R&S RTE can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automat-
ically to it.
The nominal ranges are:
●100 V to 240 V AC at 50 Hz to 60 Hz and 400 Hz
●max. 3.3 A to 1.5 A
●max. 300 W
To power on
1. Connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
R&S RTE.
2. Connect the power cable to the socket outlet.
3. Switch the main power switch at the rear of the instrument to position I.
The power key on the front panel lights up.
Before you start measurements, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase specified
in the data sheet.
If you leave the main power switch on, the instrument is in standby mode. To discon-
nect from power supply, power off the instrument. Powering off is only required if the
instrument must be disconnected from all power supplies.
To power off
1. If the instrument is running and the [POWER] key is green, press the [POWER] key
on the front panel to shut down the instrument.
2. Switch the main power switch at the rear of the instrument to position 0.
3. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power supply.
Risk of losing data
If you switch off the running instrument using the rear panel switch or by disconnecting
the power cord, the instrument loses its current settings. Furthermore, program data
can be lost.
Press the POWER key first to shut down the application properly.
2.3.2 Starting Up and Shutting Down
The [POWER] key is located in the bottom left corner of the front panel.
Starting the Instrument

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To start up the instrument
1. Make sure that the R&S RTE is connected to the AC power supply and the main
power switch on the rear panel is in position I.
2. Press the [POWER] key on the front panel.
The instrument performs a system check, boots the Windows operating system,
and then starts the R&S RTE firmware.
The [POWER] key turns green and the illuminated keys on the front panel light up.
If the previous session was terminated regularly, the oscilloscope uses the last set-
tings.
To shut down the instrument
► Press the [POWER] key on the front panel.
All current settings are saved, and the software shuts down. The [POWER] key
turns orange. The standby power supplies only the power switch circuits.
Now it is safe to power off the instrument.
The "Exit" function in the "File" menu shuts down only the firmware application. To shut
down the instrument completely, also shut down the operating system in the "Start"
menu, or use the [POWER] key.
2.3.3 EMI Suppression
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated Electromagnetic Interference:
●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.
2.4 Connecting External Devices
The following interfaces for external devices are provided:
●USB connectors at the front and rear panel of the instrument
●Monitor connector DVI-D at the rear panel of the instrument
●Connecting USB Devices........................................................................................16
●Connecting an External Monitor..............................................................................17
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2.4.1 Connecting USB Devices
The USB interfaces on the front and rear panels allow you to connect USB devices
directly to the instrument. The number of USB connectors can be increased by using
USB hubs. Due to the large number of available USB devices, there is almost no limit
to the expansions that are possible with the R&S RTE.
The following USB devices can be useful, for example:
●USB flash drives to save screenshots and measurement results, and for easy
installation of firmware applications
●Keyboard and/or mouse to simplify the operation and the entry of data, comments,
filenames, etc.
●Printer to print measurement results and screenshots
You can connect or disconnect all USB devices during operation of the instrument.
Installing USB devices on R&S RTE is easy under the Windows operating system,
because all USB devices are plug&play. After a device is connected to the USB inter-
face, Windows automatically searches for a suitable device driver.
If the operating system does not find a suitable driver, it prompts you to specify a direc-
tory that contains the driver software. If the driver software is on a storage media, con-
nect the appropriate drive to the instrument before proceeding. If the instrument is inte-
grated in a network, you can also install driver data stored in a network directory.
When a USB device is disconnected from the R&S RTE, Windows immediately detects
the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding driver.
The properties of external USB devices are configured in the operating system, not in
the R&S RTE software. It is recommended that you use mouse and keyboard to
access and modify the settings of the Windows operating system. To access Windows,
press the Windows key on the external keyboard, or select "File" > "Minimize Applica-
tion" on the R&S RTE menu.
Connecting a USB flash drive
If the installation of a USB flash drive is successful, Windows informs you that the
device is ready to use. The device is made available as a new drive ("D:") and is dis-
played in Windows Explorer. The name of the drive depends on the manufacturer.
Connecting a keyboard
The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default input lan-
guage is English – US.
To configure the keyboard properties:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type keybord.
3. Select "Edit language and keyboard options".
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Connecting a mouse
The mouse is detected automatically when it is connected. To configure the mouse
properties:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type mouse.
3. Select "Mouse settings".
Connecting a printer
When printing a file, the instrument checks whether a printer is connected and turned
on, and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed. If necessary, printer driver
installation is initiated by the Windows system. To install a printer driver:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type printer.
3. Select "Printers & scanners".
4. Select "Add a printer or scanner".
2.4.2 Connecting an External Monitor
You can connect an external monitor or projector to the R&S RTE. The following con-
nectors are available:
●"MONITOR (DVI-D)" on page 23
Before connecting an external monitor, ensure that the monitor and the R&S RTE are
connected to a ground contact. Otherwise the instrument can be damaged.
After connecting an additional monitor or projector to the instrument, configure it for
usage. The relevant settings are Windows settings but you can configure the displays
directly in the instrument setup.
1. Check the input type of the monitor or projector. Make sure to select the correct
cable. To use a VGA monitor, you need an active DVI-D to VGA adapter.
2. Press the [SETUP] key.
3. Select the "System" tab.
4. Tap "Display / Monitors".
5. To show the instrument's display content only on the external monitor, select "Pro-
jector only".
To show the instrument's display content on both the oscilloscope and the external
monitor, select "Duplicate".
The touchscreen of the R&S RTE has a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel. Most
external monitors have a higher screen resolution. If the screen resolution of the moni-
tor is set higher than the instrument's resolution, the application window uses a 1024 x
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768 area of the monitor display. For full screen display, adjust the monitor's screen res-
olution using "Additional display settings".
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3 Instrument Tour
This chapter describes the front and rear panels of the instrument including all function
keys and connectors, and also the touchscreen with its control elements.
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the R&S RTE is shown in Figure 3-1. The function keys are grouped
in functional blocks to the left and the right of the touchscreen. Below the screen, vari-
ous connectors are located.
Figure 3-1: Front panel of R&S RTE1104 with 4 input channels
1 = Touchscreen
2 = [SETUP] controls
3 = [HORIZONTAL] controls
4 = [TRIGGER] controls
5 = [ANALYSIS] controls
6 = [VERTICAL] controls
7 = [NAVIGATION] controls
8 = [POWER] key
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9 = USB 2.0 connectors
10 = Connectors for probe compensation
11 = Input channels
12 = External trigger input
Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents
Cleaning agents contain substances such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids,
bases, or other substances. Solvents can damage the front panel labeling, plastic
parts, or screens, for example.
Never use cleaning agents to clean the outside of the instrument. Use a soft, dry, lint-
free dust cloth instead.
3.1.1 Input Connectors
The R&S RTE has two or four channel inputs to connect the input signals, and an
external trigger input to control the measurement by an external signal.
The input connectors are provided with a special Rohde & Schwarz active probe inter-
face, and they are BNC compatible. Thus, the instrument can automatically detect pas-
sive probes with standard BNC connector and active Rohde & Schwarz probes having
the Rohde & Schwarz probe interface.
The input impedance is selectable, the values are 50 Ω and 1 MΩ.
Risk of electrical shock or fire
Voltages higher than 30 V RMS or 42 V peak or 60 V DC are regarded as hazardous
contact voltages. When working with hazardous contact voltages, use appropriate pro-
tective measures to preclude direct contact with the measurement setup:
●Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters.
●Do not touch voltages higher than 30 V RMS or 42 V peak or 60 V DC.
Front Panel