Rohde & Schwarz Scope Rider RTH1002 User manual

R&S®RTH
Handheld Digital
Oscilloscope
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Test & Measurement

This manual describes the following R&S®RTH models:
●R&S®RTH1002 (1317.5000.K02)
●R&S®RTH1004 (1317.5000.K04)
This manual is available in various languages for download from the R&S RTH
product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/rth.html > "Downloads > Man-
uals".
The software contained in this product makes use of several valuable open source software packages.
For information, see the "Open Source Acknowledgement" document, which is available for download
from the R&S RTH product page at http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/rth.html > "Downloads" >
"Firmware".
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed-
ded computing.
© 2015 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®RTH is abbreviated as R&S RTH.

Contents
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Contents
1Key Features and Key Specifications..................................5
1.1 Key Features......................................................................................... 5
1.2 Main Specifications.............................................................................. 5
1.3 Input Isolation....................................................................................... 9
1.4 Measurement Categories................................................................... 10
1.5 Documentation Overview...................................................................11
1.6 Regulatory Information...................................................................... 12
2 Preparing for Use.................................................................14
2.1 Unpacking the Instrument..................................................................15
2.2 Inserting and Charging the Battery...................................................16
2.3 Powering On/Off..................................................................................18
2.4 Using the Tilt Stand............................................................................ 18
2.5 EMI Suppression.................................................................................18
3 Instrument Tour................................................................... 19
3.1 Front View............................................................................................19
3.2 Top View.............................................................................................. 21
3.3 Right View............................................................................................23
3.4 Left View.............................................................................................. 24
3.5 Display Overview................................................................................ 25
4 Operating the Instrument....................................................26
4.1 Connecting Probes............................................................................. 26
4.2 Connecting Test Leads (R&S RTH1002)........................................... 27
4.3 Accessing the Functionality.............................................................. 27
4.3.1 Using the Touchscreen......................................................................... 27

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4.3.2 Using the Navigation Wheel..................................................................29
4.3.3 Using Front Panel Keys........................................................................ 33
4.4 Displaying an Unknown Signal..........................................................35
4.5 Selecting the Mode............................................................................. 36
4.6 Setting the Date, Time and Language...............................................36
4.7 Getting Information and Help............................................................ 37
4.7.1 Displaying Help..................................................................................... 38
4.7.2 Using the Help Window.........................................................................39
5 Maintenance......................................................................... 41
5.1 Cleaning...............................................................................................41
5.2 Data Storage and Security................................................................. 42
5.3 Storing and Packing........................................................................... 42

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1 Key Features and Key Specifications
1.1 Key Features
The R&S RTH is the perfect multi-purpose tool for the lab and in the field. Out-
standing key features are:
●Full isolation of all channels and interfaces
●CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V safety rating
●Bandwidth 60 MHz to 500 MHz with 5 GS/s sampling rate
●Acquisition speed up to 50.000 waveforms per second
●2 mV/div sensitivity
●Up to 300 V offset range
●35 automatic measurement functions
●Full operation using touch or keypad
●Wireless LAN and Ethernet for web based remote control and quick data
access (optional)
The R&S RTH combines:
●Lab performance oscilloscope
●Logic analyzer with 8 digital inputs (optional)
●Protocol analyzer with trigger and decode (optional)
●Data logger
●Digital multimeter (R&S RTH1002)
1.2 Main Specifications
This chapter lists the main characteristics of the R&S RTH. The complete specifi-
cations are listed in the Data Sheet, see chapter 1.5, "Documentation Overview",
on page 11.
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Input channels
●R&S RTH1002: 2 oscilloscope channels, 1 multimeter
●R&S RTH1004: 4 oscilloscope channels
Maximum input voltage
●Input CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 direct (1:1 probe): CAT IV 300 V
●Input CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 via 10:1 probe: CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
●Meter input: CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
Voltage ratings are V RMS (50 to 60 Hz) for AC sine wave and V DC for DC
applications.
Vertical system
●Analog bandwidth (–3 dB) of oscilloscope channels:
R&S RTH1002 and R&S RTH1004 with corresponding bandwidth upgrade:
60 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz
●Rise time (calculated):
R&S RTH1002 and R&S RTH1004 with bandwidth of 60 MHz, 100 MHz, 200
MHz, 350 MHz, 500 Mhz: < 5.8 ns, < 3.5 ns, < 1.75 ns, < 1 ns, < 700 ps
(meas.) respectively
●DC gain accuracy:
Offset and position set to zero after self-alignment
–Input sensitivity > 5 mV/div: ±1 %
– Input sensitivity ≤ 5 mV/div: ±1,5 %
●Input impedance: 1 MΩ ± 1 % || 12 pF ± 2 pF (meas.)
●Input coupling: DC, AC
●Input sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 100 V/div
●Offset
Offset range depends on input sensitivity:
– Input sensitivity ≥ 1 V/div: ±300 V
– Input sensitivity 125 mV/div to < 1 V/div: ±(11 V – input sensitivity × 8 div)
– Input sensitivity 2 mV/div to < 125 mV/div: ±7 V
Horizontal system
●Timebase range: selectable between 1 ns/div and 500 s/div
●Modes: normal, roll
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Acquisition system
●Maximum realtime sampling rate: 1 / 2 / 4 channels active: 5 / 2.5 / 1.25
Gsample/s
●Acquisition modes: sample, high resolution, peak detect, average, envelope
●Acquisition memory: 1 / 2 / 4 channels active: 500 / 250 / 125 ksample/chan-
nel respectively
Trigger system
●Trigger modes: auto, normal, single
●Trigger types: edge, glitch, width, TV/video (standard), TV/video-SDTV and
HDTV, pattern, state, runt, slew rate, window, data2clock, serial pattern, time-
out, interval, protocol (optional)
●Trigger level +/- 4 DIV from center of screen
Analysis features
●4 active automatic waveform measurements
●Cursor measurements
●Mask testing with up to 5 simultaneous masks
●Waveform mathematics
●Data logger
●True RMS Digital Multimeter (R&S RTH1002 only)
–Resolution: 4 digits, 10.000 counts
– Measurements: voltage: DC, AC, AC+DC; resistance, continuity test, diode
test, capacitance, temperature (with optional accessory), frequency, cur-
rent (with optional accessory)
●History and segmented memory with 12.5 Msample total memory per channel
(optional)
●Protocol trigger and decode (optional)
●Logic analysis with 8 additional digital inputs (optional)
General data
●Display: 7.0'' LC TFT color display with 800 × 480 pixel (WVGA) resolution
●Weight with battery: 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (nom.)
●Dimensions W x H x D: 201 mm x 293 mm x 74 mm (7.91 in x 11.54 in x
2.91 in)
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●Interfaces: USB host, USB device, LAN, Wireless LAN (optional)
●Internal storage medium: removable 4 GByte SD card
Power supply
●Power adapter
–Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 1.5 A
– Output: +15 V DC, 4.0 A
●Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
RRC2040-2
11.25 V; 6400 mAh; 72.0 Wh
Environmental conditions
●Operating temperature
– Battery only: 0 °C to +50 °C
– Power adapter: 0 °C to +40 °C
●Storage temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C
●Climatic loading: +25° C/+55 °C at 95 % rel. humidity cyclic, in line with IEC
60068-2-30
●Altitude
– Operating:
CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V: up to 2000 m above sea level
CAT III 600 V, CAT II 1000 V: up to 3000 m above sea level
– Nonoperating: up to 4600 m above sea level
●Pollution degree 2
IP rating
●IP51 ingress protection according to IEC 60529
Safety compliance
●IEC / EN / DIN EN 61010-1
●IEC / EN / DIN EN 61010-2-030
●IEC / EN / DIN EN 61010-2-033 (R&S RTH1002)
●UL / CSA 61010-1
●UL / CSA 61010-2-030
●UL / CSA 61010-2-033 (R&S RTH1002)
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EMC compliance
●RF emission
– In line with CISPR 11 / EN 55011 group 1 class A (for a shielded test
setup)
– Complies with the emission requirements stipulated by EN 55011, EN
61326-1 and EN 61326-2-1 class A, making the instrument suitable for use
in industrial environments
●Immunity: in line with IEC / EN 61326-1 table 2
1.3 Input Isolation
The instrument has independently floating isolated inputs. Each input channel has
its own signal input and its own reference input. Each input channel is electrically
isolated from the other input channels. Therefore, each reference of the used
inputs must be connected to a reference voltage. Furthermore, input channels are
electrically isolated from the communication ports and the power adapter input.
Fig. 1-1: Isolation scheme of the R&S
RTH
The input isolation has several advantages:
●You can measure independently floating signals simultaneously.
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●The risk of causing a short circuit while measuring multiple signals is reduced
substantially.
●When measuring signals with different grounds, the induced ground currents
are kept to a minimum.
1.4 Measurement Categories
To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010-2-030 defines
particular safety requirements for testing and measuring circuits. The standard
introduces measurement categories that rate instruments on their ability to resist
short transient overvoltages that occur in addition to the working voltage of the
instrument and can exceed the working voltage many times over.
Measurement categories are distinguished as follows:
●O - Instruments without rated measurement category
For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, for
example, electronics, circuits powered by batteries, and specially protected
secondary circuits. This measurement category is also known as CAT I.
●CAT II:
For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage
installation by a standard socket outlet, for example, household appliances
and portable tools.
●CAT III:
For measurements performed in the building installation, such as junction
boxes, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and equipment with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.
●CAT IV:
For measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation,
such as electricity meters and primary overcurrent protection devices.
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Fig. 1-2: Examples of measurement categories
The higher the category, the higher the expected transient overvoltage. Overvol-
tages can overload a circuit and cause electrical and physical damage. Therefore,
use the measurement instrument only in electrical environments for which the
instrument is rated.
The measurement categories correspond to the overvoltage categories of the
IEC60664 standards. Working voltages stated in context with measurement cate-
gories are always specified as effective voltages V (RMS) against earth ground.
1.5 Documentation Overview
The user documentation for the R&S RTH consists of the following parts:
●Instrument Help
The instrument help is embedded in the instrument's firmware. It offers quick,
context-sensitive access to the complete information directly on the instru-
ment.
●Basic Safety Instructions
This brochure provides safety instructions as well as operating conditions and
further important information. The brochure is delivered with the instrument in
printed form.
●Getting Started
The Getting Started manual provides the information needed to set up and
start working with the instrument, and describes basic operations. The English
edition of this manual is delivered with the instrument in printed form. Editions
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in other languages, as well as newest version of the English one, are available
on the product page.
●User Manual
The user manual describes all instrument modes and functions in detail. It
also provides an introduction to remote control and a complete description of
the remote control commands with programming examples. The newest ver-
sion of the manual is available in English for download from the R&S RTH
product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/rth.html > "Downloads >
Manuals".
●Data Sheet
The data sheet contains the complete instrument specification. It also lists the
options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories. The data
sheet is available for download from the R&S RTH product page at
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/rth.html > "Downloads" > "Brochures and
Data Sheets".
●Calibration Certificate
The document is available for download from https://gloris.rohde-
schwarz.com/calcert.
●Open Source Acknowledgment
The Open Source Acknowledgment document provides verbatim license text
of open source software that is used in the instrument's firmware. It is availa-
ble for download from the R&S RTH product page at www.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/rth.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware", and it can be read
directly on the instrument.
●CE Declaration of Conformity
The document is available for download from www.rohde-schwarz.com/en/
products/test-measurement/oscilloscopes/pg_overview_63663.html.
1.6 Regulatory Information
Part 15 of the FCC and RSS-210 of IC Rules
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
●this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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●this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-
tions suivantes:
●l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
●l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Rohde & Schwarz may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer-
ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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2 Preparing for Use
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S RTH
for the first time.
Shock hazard caused by high voltages
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric
shock, fire, personal injury, or damage.
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●Do not use the instrument if the instrument casing, the display or any
probe or accessory are damaged. If you detect or suspect any damage,
have the instrument or accessory inspected by qualified service person-
nel.
●Use only specified probes and accessories that comply with the mea-
surement category of your measurement task.
If you use other than Rohde & Schwarz accessories, make sure that
they are suitable to the instrument and the measurement task.
●Do not operate the instrument in wet, damp or explosive atmospheres.
Make sure that all connectors are completely dry before connecting the
inputs.
●Voltages higher than 30 V RMS or 42 V peak or 60 V DC are regarded
as hazardous contact voltages. Make sure that only electrically skilled
persons may use the R&S RTH for measurements on hazardous con-
tact voltages because these working conditions require special educa-
tion and experience to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which elec-
tricity can create.
●Observe the operating conditions specified in "Environmental condi-
tions" on page 8. Note that the general safety instructions also contain
information on operating conditions that will prevent damage to the
instrument.
●Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed
brochure with the instrument. In addition, read and observe the safety
instructions in the following sections.

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2.1 Unpacking the Instrument
When you receive your shipping package, unpack and inspect the package and
its contents for damage.
1. Inspect the package for damage.
If the packaging material shows any signs of stress, notify the carrier as well
as your Rohde & Schwarz service center. Keep the package and cushioning
material for inspection. Keep a damaged package and the cushioning material
until the contents have been checked for completeness and the instrument
has been tested.
2. Unpack the handheld scope and the accessories and check the contents for
completeness, see "Package contents" on page 15.
If anything is missing, contact your Rohde & Schwarz service center.
3. Inspect the handheld scope and the accessories.
If there is any damage or defect, or if the R&S RTH does not operate properly,
notify your Rohde & Schwarz service center.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transpor-
ted or shipped at a later date, you can use the material to protect the control
elements and connectors.
Package contents
The delivery package contains the following items:
●R&S RTH handheld scope
●4 GByte SD card, installed in the battery compartment
●Power adapter with cable and adapter set for various socket types
●Battery pack
●Probes (2x for R&S RTH1002; 4x for R&S RTH1004)
●DMM test leads (only for R&S RTH1002)
●Hand strap, attached on the handheld scope
●Printed "Getting Started" manual and "Basic Safety Instructions" brochure
Optional accessories and their order numbers are listed in the data sheet.
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2.2 Inserting and Charging the Battery
Before you can use the handheld scope for the first time, insert the battery pack
and charge it.
Risk of electrical shock during battery replacement
●Disconnect power supply, probes, test leads and all other cables before
opening the battery cover.
●Use only the specified Li-Ion battery pack, which is delivered with the
instrument. You can order additional battery packs at Rohde & Schwarz,
see Data Sheet for order number.
●Do not operate the instrument with the battery cover open.
●Use only the specified power adapter, which is delivered with the instru-
ment.
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1. Fold out the tilt stand on the back of the instrument.
2. Screw open the battery cover.
3. Insert the battery pack.
4. Screw down the battery cover.
5. Connect the power adapter to the connector on the left side of the scope, and
fully charge the battery. Charging may take a few hours.
If the instrument is on, the battery status is shown on the display.
Replace used batteries periodically by new batteries after 24 months of
usage.
Observe the safety regulations in the "Batteries and rechargeable batteries/
cells" chapter in the "Basis Safety Instructions" brochure, which is delivered
with the instrument.
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2.3 Powering On/Off
►Press the POWER key to switch the instrument on or off.
The POWER key lights up in green color if power is on.
2.4 Using the Tilt Stand
The R&S RTH has a tilt stand for proper handling while the scope is placed on a
table.
► Pull the tilt stand as shown below.
2.5 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.
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3 Instrument Tour
3.1 Front View
Fig. 3-1: Front panel of the R&S
RTH1002
1 = Touch display
2 = Waveform setup with Autoset, reset to default with PRESET
3 = Analysis functions
4 = Mode selection
5 = Save/Recall
6 = Instrument settings
7 = Power on/off
8 = Navigation controls
9 = Horizontal settings
10 = Run/stop acquisition and trigger settings
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11 = Acquisition settings
12 = Screenshot and documentation output
13 = Channels and vertical settings
14 = Multimeter measurements
Fig. 3-2: Front panel of the R&S
RTH1004
1 = Touch display
2 = Waveform setup with Autoset, reset to default with PRESET
3 = Analysis functions
4 = Mode selection
5 = Save/Recall
6 = Instrument settings
7 = Power on/off
8 = Navigation controls
9 = Horizontal settings
10 = Run/stop acquisition and trigger settings
11 = Acquisition settings
12 = Screenshot and documentation output
13 = Channels and vertical settings
Front View