ESVP / ESH3 RCS (Remote Control Software)
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1. i ah akh ah ah ah Logged 28 Total Processed 28 89 5000 MOD_AM_POS 10 1 89 5000 MOD_AM_MEAN 18 4 89 5000 MOD_AM_NEG 25 5 89 5000 MOD_FM_POS 445 kHz 89 5000 MOD_FM_MEAN 441 kHz 89 5000 MOD_FM_NEG 46 8 kHz 89 5000 FREQ_OFF_1Hz 0 044 kHz 89 5000 FREQ_1Hz 89 500063 MHz 89 5000 RF_Lev_VA 902 0 uV 89 5000 RF_Lev_dB 58 8 dBuV 89 5000 RF_Pow 48 3 dBm 89 5000 MOD_FM_POS 474 kHz 00 KAMI MAM CAA RAC AAI YAN LU i The logging function enables logging of all measurements This could be measurements part of an automated measurement run single or continuous measurement or even during scanning indicated with Scan Please note that logging may dramatically impact the scanning performance on Lor J Max 200 Will show the device settings in the log E g Show Device Settings 50 9 kHz DEM_F3_W IF_BW_120Khz Lev_Average ModFilter_On AFC_Off 2 9 kHz DEM_F3_W IF_BW_120Khz Lev_Average ModFilter_On AFC_Off 89 9031 MHz DEM_F3_W IF_BW_120Khz Lev_Average ModFi Iter_On AFC_Off ara are Lot J anr ie Pre_Amp_Off 0 010 Pre_Amp_Off 0 010 Pre_Amp_ Off 0 010 This button triggers the download of the whole logging to a file of your choice txt format Clears the whole logging Activates or deactivates the logging Set the maximum number of logged measurements Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 9 Setup Automatic Meas2. 1 Mhz Two Port Manual RF IF F3 FM Wide 120 Khz Rem Freq x AN USB 12 Khz Gen_Of AN LSB 7 5 Khz A3 AMNar Mode Operating Range A3 AM Wide Average 20dB Ka A Low Noise Al 1Khz Peak 4048 A Low Dist AQ Zero Beat CISPK 60dB Off MIL Select the appropriate device setting Only when the measurements have been finished the new device settings will be sent to the device to prevent disturbing the ongoing measurements In case of ongoing measurements this moment it is when a cycle has been completed and it restarts M FiL mF Activate or deactivate the low pass filter at input to modulation depth and FM deviation ESVP only arc arc Activate or deactivate the automatic frequency control AFC function of the device ESVP only cas CALs Activates the short calibration cycle of the device stops automatically Green is an indication that it is still running car cari Activates the long calibration cycle of the device stops automatically Green is an indication that it is still running amr amri Activates or deactivates the pre amplifier Attenuation AMPL Only in manual mode the RF attenuation and IF Mode attenuation can be adjusted This is done by Manual RF IF clicking directly on its setting or using the up and dB dB down keys NU LI Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen
3. 2013 Jos Delissen Table of Content CON DOD DD OFF FB W P O GW NM Pp NPN PM P PNP PO NYO AH S Oo Onno KK WI OO OO OON YI A O N oO User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Introduction 2 Introduction The ESVP ESH3 Remote Control Software RCS is designed to easily control the ESVP 20 1300 Mhz and ESH3 0 009 29 9999Mhz high end test receivers from Rohde amp Schwarz Using software to control these receivers enables e Usage of these receivers in computer controlled test systems Easy graphical user interface instead of key driven complex measuring special functions e Enhanced frequency scanning possibilities Exit Hold and Time driven e Display measured data in Excel or download tot txt file e Easy setup and running of multiple measurements within a frequency range Another advantage is that there is no need for additional programming e g Matlab etc lt is a ready to use program lts functionality is split in two parts With its standard functionality you are able to check if the software is suitable to operate on your computer OS GPIB installation If it works fine you may consider making a registration request to get access to the enhanced functionality Standard functionality Operating the main receiver settings such as RF Frequency IF Bandwidth and demodulation mode Level Modes AV PEAK CISPR and MIL Threshold Attenuation level Operating range and Function mode
4. Enhanced functionality Subject to registration Making use of the available measurements like Measurement of voltage in dBm dBuV or uV Frequency and frequency offset measurements Modulation depth and frequency deviation Field strength current and spectral density Making use of the scanning functionality including the ability to preset 10 device settings amp scanning ranges Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 How to get it amp Installation 3 How to get it amp Installation The ESVP ESH3 RCS is a Click Once application Simply stated a ClickOnce application is any Windows Forms or console application published using the Microsoft ClickOnce technology ClickOnce applications can be deployed to a computer from a Web location a network share or even from a file location such as a CD ClickOnce deployed applications are considered low impact in that they are installed per user not per machine The application is added to the user s Start menu and to the Add Remove Programs group in the Control Panel Unlike other deployment technologies nothing is added to the Program Files folder and no administrative rights are required for installation The ESVP ESH3 RCS can be downloaded or launched from the site http Awww 30dbm com The application requires needs NET Framework If the proper version is not available on the target system it will automatical
5. 2 21 MOD _FM_MEAN 2 ES Auto Run Here the progress of the automatic runs can be displayed An automatic run 2 2 is a full measurement cycle for a specific frequency range or time range This means the several measurements can be executed in one run E g the following measurements can be done for a specific frequency range RX Measurement coc is ca i ra lat Jl ar aaa EE Input Level Frequency RF Input Power dBm Freq Mhz RF Iput Level B 309 dBWV Z ofset Khz RF Input Level pv Modulation Level FM Mod Khz C AM Mod FM Mod PK PK 2 084 Khz AM Mod PK PK 2 54 FM Mod 068 Kt D AM Mod LL Note to start an automatic run for a range of frequencies push C At least one measurement should be selected Type Information about current measurement in this case FM modulation MOD_FM_MEAN Mod PK PK 2 Repeat It is possible to repeat a full measurement cycle Just click on the blue zf 3 number to adjust the value default 1 max 999 repeat cycles This is especially useful when there is a need for multiple measurements within the same setup Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS Es 5 4 Cockpit for frequency setup RX Frequency sau Sean Threshold Frequency Sean From To ABV Mhz Oc ER HA jami S a Preset Threshold Preset RF Freg Step Preset All 100 DB 00125 Mha ma m2 J
6. Ki RF Input Level Note To continuously repeat the same measurements click on EA Any device changes frequency demodulation mode etc will be effective as soon as a cycle of all selected measurements has finished This is done to prevent disturbance of any ongoing measurements Input Level Frequency I RF vout Power 489 dBm C Fea Some 8 Mt RF input Level dB 580 dBuV C Offset Khe Arete W Please note that the last measurement done will be marked with a green back color Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 9 2 To make automated run of measurements 1 Select the requested measurement Input Level Frequency Rif input Power dBm Freq Mhz jro la a BW oteat ck e kre coals TIW 2 Make the required selection of frequency range or Time Range This can be done manually or using a predefined frequency range or even a time range For predefined ranges select the Button File Settings Info ID Message Ready Repeat 18 D7 Setup Automatic Measurement Automatic Run Options Max Steps 999 To __s Step Size Demodulation BandWidth Level Type Thresh Oper Range Attenuation RF Band 1 Mhz 21 0000 214500 0 0010 Copy UnDo DEM_F3 N _ IF_eW_12knz Lev_Average 40 Op_Range 6048 Att_Auto_LN RF Band 2 Mhz 24 8900 24 9900 00010 Copy UnDo DEM_F3 N _ IF_BW_1
7. User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 5 7 Other measurements Attenna Coding Antenna Coding e Read Socket 47 Disable Read Socket 47 uV m Read Socket 47 uA m Use HUF 21 HLO23A1 Use Manually Entered k Factors Normal Input Level RF Input Power dBm RF Input Level dB dBuV RF Input Level uV Field Strength Input Level RF Input Power dBm RF Input Level dB dBuv m RF Input Level 1718 uv m Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS The usage of these measurements heavily depends on the presence of the antenna coding key in socket 47 e g with key to set the device to field strength measurements or the selection of the antenna k factors Only then values are reported in terms of e dB uV m e dBuA m e interference power dBpW pW The Unit of Measurement UoM will be displayed in the screen see below depending on the device feedback Input Level RF Input Power dBm RF Input Level dB dBuAym RF Input Level A m Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 5 8 Logging Section Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS Logging Max 31 12 2012 09 29 27 31 12 2012 09 29 27 31 12 2012 09 29 27 31 12 2012 09 29 27 31 12 2012 09 29 26 31 12 2012 09 29 26 31 12 2012 09 29 26 31 12 2012 09 29 25 31 12 2012 09 29 24 31 12 2012 09 29 24 31 12 2012 09 29 24 31 12 2012 09 29 16 21719 0127 NO 70 1F b ah akh akh ah akh ah akh ee ee ee ah
8. 1 2009 21 17 55 2 1 87 6000 RF_Lev_dB 1 4 dBuv 11 1 2009 21 17 55 3 1 87 7000 RF_Pow 110 2 dBm 11 1 2009 21 17 55 3 1 87 7000 RF_Lev_dB 3 3 dBuv 11 1 2009 21 17 55 4 1 87 8000 RF_Pow 109 3 dBm 11 1 2009 21 17 55 4 1 87 8000 RF_Lev_dB 2 2 dBuv 11 1 2009 21 17 55 5 1 87 9000 RF_Pow 109 2 dBm 11 1 2009 21 17 55 5 1 87 9000 RF_Lev_dB 2 2 dBuVv Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data 7 3 Download of logging section Starts the download to a user selectable txt file Load New Configuration Save Configuration As Load Default Configuration Save Configuration as default Save Last Measurement run to Excel Save Last Measurement run to txt file Save Logging to txt file Restore to factory defaults Or from the logging section Section G Will save the logging to a user selectable txt file The column separator is not used here The logging will be saved in the same format as displayed in the screen E g Logging Show Device Settings rr Jar BE 16 11 2009 08 15 52 1 1 89 9000 MOD_FM_MEAN 50 9 kHz DEM_F3_W IF_Bw_ 16 11 2009 08 15 52 1 1 89 9000 FREQ_OFF_100Hz 2 9 kHz DEM_F3_W IF_Bw_ 16 11 2009 08 15 52 1 1 89 9000 FREQ_100Hz 89 9031 MHz DEM_F3_W IF_BW_ gt 16 11 2009 08 15 52 1 1 89 9000 RF_Lev_dB 28 3 dBuv DEM_F3_W IF_Bw_ 16 11 2009 08 15 52 1 1 89 9000 RF_Pow 78 6 dB
9. nunt idn Mode Att But LH oper Range Op_Range_20de DATE TIME RUNIC APTIO RX FREG Mhz Measurement Value Wom 11 1 2009 LLF7 S4 1 1 67 5000 RAJPOW 109 3 dim 11 1 2009 21Li1f i353 1 1 67 5000 RE_Ley_ dB d j dB 1171 2009 2117 55 r 1 ET 6000 RF Piw 108 8 d ma 11 1 2009 Lilia F 1 7 GODU RFE Lev dE l lt AEW 11 1 2009 21 17 55 1 1 E7 7000 RF Pow 110 27 dm 11 1 2009 21 17 55 3J 1 67 7000 RE_Lev_de J J ay 11 1 2009 21 17 55 d 1 ET 2000 RF Piw 105 3 dm 117172009 elie 355 a 1 6 8000 RF_Lev_do 2 2 dik jaw 11 1 2009 21 17 553 1 1 67 8000 RELPow 109 2 dim 1 1 2009 21 17 55 5 1 87 9000 RF Lew dB 2 2 dika 11 1 2009 dl 236 b 1 Gd 0000 RELPow 106 2 dim 1171 2009 21 17 55 6 1 Ba 0000 RF Lev dR 1 7 dapi 11 1 2008 Lils 2 1 Ba LOG RF _ Pow 2109 9 daa It is possible to adjust the column separator with your own desired character This is done in the Excel setup menu see previous Excel section Column separator for TXT download OV Oth Oo i F ESVP Measurements 20091101 Kladblok ESVP Setup Value Thr eshold dBuv 40 Bandwidth IF_Bw_120Khz Demodulation Mode DEM_F3_W Attenuation Mode Att_Auto_LN Oper Range Op_Range_20dB Level Lev_Average Measuring Time 0 010 DATE TIME RUNID RPTID RX_FREQ Mhz Measurement Value UoM 11 1 2009 21 17 54 1 1 87 5000 RF_Pow 109 3 dBm 11 1 2009 21 17 55 1 1 87 5000 RF_Lev_dB 2 3 dBuv 11 1 2009 21 17 55 2 1 87 6000 RF_Pow 108 8 dBm 11
10. the scanning continues LH independent on the measured level which can be adjusted click on blue text To start the scanning click on one of the direction buttons To stop click on the green active scanning button lt lt JL gt gt During scanning the measured value is displayed in the screen for information purposes except when the squelch mode is selected ESVP and the value is below the threshold lar het leet 480 Bi Only for ESVP The squelch function can be activated no audio or measurements visible when below Threshold RX Frequency or deactivated for scanning all audio an measurements visible RA Frequency All device setting can be stored in one of the 10 memory positions To store a setting first click on Lm can be cancelled with Lv When the button is green click on the desired memory position e g Then the green color of button Le disappears indicating that it has been stored All memory positions can be viewed by the button Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 5 Measurement selection area RX Measurement 520 is lt x ma au Jl ar aan ea Measurement run Input Level Frequency RF Input Power dBm eq Mhz RF Input Level dB dp Khz RF Input Level A Modulation Level Mod PK PK 2 15 FM Mod PK PK 2 K
11. 100 DB 00125 Mha mi mz ma me 0 0 DB 0 1000 Mhz 10 0 DB O 1 0000 Mhz 2 Select a proper Threshold value in dBuV However depending on the antenna coding this might also be dBuV m or even dBuA m Scan From To Preset Threshold Preset RF Freg Step Preset All 100 DB 00235 Mhz 0 0 DB 0 1000 Mhz 10 0 DB O 1 0000 Mhz 3 Only for ESVP The squelch function can be activated no audio or measurements visible when below Threshold RX Frequency 6 or deactivated for scanning all audio an measurements visible RX Frequency CH Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 4 To start the scanning first make a choice between three scanning modes Scan Fram To Oc ela Hold Time 2 000 t EXIT When the threshold is exceeded the scanning stops HOLD When the threshold is exceeded the scanning keep checking the channel and will proceed scanning if the measure value drops below the threshold TIME When the threshold is exceeded a maximum time period is will be waited before the scanning continues independent on the measured level 5 To start the scanning click on one of the direction buttons Eaa To stop click on the green active scanning button SEs 6 During scanning the measured value is displayed in the screen for information purposes exce
12. 2Kn2 RFBand 3 Mhz 28 0000 29 7000 0 0010 DEM_F3 N IF_BW_12Kh2 Lev_Averege 40 Op_Range_c0a8 Att Auto LN RF Band 4 Mhz 50 0000 52 0000 0 0125 Copy UnDo DEM_F2_N IF_BW_12Khz Lev Average Op_Range_60 B Att_Auto_LN 85 5000 87 5000 0 0100 Copy UnDo DEM_F3_N 1F_BW_12Khz Lev_Average 40 Op Range 6048 Att_Auto_LN 87 5000 108 0000 01000 Copy J unbo DEM F3 w iF ew_120Khe Lev Average 40 _ Op Range 6038 An Auto_UN OBE Band Rar tevAverage 40___ Op_Range_soaB An_Auioin 1320000 135 0000 0 1000 DEM_A3 N IF_8W_120Kn2 LevAverage 5 Op_Range_coue AnAvioLN O RFBand 8 Mhz 144 0000 146 0000 00125 DEM_F3 N IF ew_12Kt2 Lev Average 10 Op Range cows AMAuo IN O RFBand 9 Mhz 430 0000 431 0000 00125 Copy J UnDo J DEMFS N IF ew 12K Lev Average 5 Op_ Range 6088 AM Auto LN RF Band 10 Mhz 1240 0000 1300 0000 0 100 Copy UnDo DEM_F3 N IF_BW_120Kn2 Lev Average 40 _ Op_Range 6008 At_Auto_ LN Duration i Step Size O Time Steps 6 3600 5 General Options C Only read valid measurement Values no Ci H U or X Do not show level at manual freq change Show level at manual freq change dBm Show level at manual freq change dBuV Enjoy Remote M
13. DB O 0 1000 Mhz FM Mod PK PK 2 AM Mod PK PK 2 10 0 DB 10000 Mhz AM Mod Demod IF Bandwidth Function Antenna Coding F3 FM Narow 1 Mhz Two Port Read Socket 47 Disable F3 FM Wide 120 Khz O Rem Freg O Read Socket 47 uV m O AN USB 12 Kz Gen_Off Read Socket 47 uA m AW LSB 7 5 Khz Use HUF Z1 HLO23A1 A3 AM Nar Mode Operating Range Use Manually Entered k 43 AM Wide Average 20dB O Al 1Khz Peak 40dB Zero Beat CISPK 60dB of MIL C Show Device Sargs er e A MOD_AM_POS 10 1 MOD_AM_MEAN 184 MOD_AM_NEG 25 5 MOD_FM_POS 445 kHz MOD_FM_MEAN 44 1 kHz MOD_FM_NEG 46 8 kHz FREQ_OFF_1Hz 0 044 kHz FREQ_1Hz 89 500063 RF_Lev_VA 902 0 pV RF_Lev_dB 58 8 dBuV RF_Pow 48 3 dBm MOD_FM_POS 47 4 kHz MAM Ch MEAM 249 Lu ah akh ah ah akh ah ah akh ah ee ah b akh akh akh akh ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah General menu section main functions to start tool GPIB and setup automatic runs Information bar about progress of measurements runs A B C Main cockpit for frequency setup and scanning with 10 memory functions which also store the device setup see D D Selection and display of measurements E Device setup including modulation attenuation F Antenna Coding triggering other measurement like field strength measurements G Logging section possibil
14. Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 GPIB Setup 6 GPIB Setup GPIB Channel Channel SetUp Board Prim GPIB Address Sec GPIB Address Time Out EOT EOS Board 0 Prim GPIB Address 18 Sec GPIB Address 0 Time Out 12 EOT 1 EOS 13 SRQMaxRetries 5 1 SRQ Wait Time ms 100 100 Message Delay ms RX Max Char Count _ Display all messages Normal At Scan SRQMaxReties 5 1l SRQWaitTime ms 100 100 AR 0 Message Delay ms 5 12 RA Max Char Count 20 7 13 Display all messages Adjust the cannel setting of your GPIB device The address is according to device default specifications primary address ESVP 18 ESH3 17 See your NI GPIB card for further information Enter the number of Service Request SRQ line checks to be made before proceeding with next measurement Enter here the time out in sec between two SRQ calls When chosen too small there is a risk of missing the final SRQ trigger When taken too long it dramatically can influence performance especially during scanning Any activity on the GPIB channel will be displayed in the message bar This can go very fast For testing purposes it is possible to delay the messages say to 500 ms 1000 ms so that they can be easily read However this will of course delay the measurements at hand Max Limit of received characters in one string
15. H3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS is selected you can copy the settings from band 6 into 7 by clicking on copy button in band 7 This button becomes green to indicate that it has been used RF Band ha O RF Band 7 ha UnDo The undo function resets the last copy which was green ooo a r Pa When measurements are not valid they can be excluded from the measurement automatically Do not show level at manual freg change When manually adjusting the frequency e g by up and down Show level at manual freq change Bm buttons in software the device can be set in such a way that it Show level at manual freg change dB automatically displays the measured level in dBm or dBuV default Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 10 Entering new values All the blue values can be edited For example it is possible to change the step size and to save it into your own configuration file Frequency Click with your cursor on the blue text Mhz 0 0125 Mhz O 0 1000 Mhz Freq Step Size 1 Mhz El Enter the new value Click on Ok A check on maximum and minimum values is performed If Cancel all ok the value will be updated in the screen Frequency Mhz step Mhz Tr Mhz O 0 1000 Mhz ESH3 Information On error a message like here could occur The minimum value is 0 0001 Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30
16. O Area Column separator for TXT download Ov O Tab Others M Data directory C Data ESVP Data Excel can be started automatically in two cases A After a single run initiated by Leo or cont when ending it In case of a continuous run currently only the last full cycle can be downloaded not recommended B After a fully automatic measurement recommended unless you do not have Excel There are two formats available 1 List Format one measurement per line 2 Table set of measurements per run In case of a table automatically a chart will be created two options available Excel can also be started manually by clicking on Le in the measurement section or selected from the menu bar Load New Configuration Save Configuration As Load Default Configuration Save Configuration as default Save Last Measurement run to Excel Save Last Measurement run to txt file Save Logging to txt file Restore to factory defaults Only the last measurement run is downloaded into Excel This can be a single measurement or a fully automated measurement run Only the last measurement of a continuous measurement Can be used Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data Each automatic or manual generated Excel file is saved with a fixed file name A warning is issued when the file name al
17. User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS Remote Control Software V1 1 USER MANUAL V1 1 ESVP ESH3 RCS Remote Control Software ESVP 20 1300 Mhz RCS Remote Control Software by Jos Delissen SEE 89 5000 J Os kaa s F A OA a N K oT a kh ah akh ah ah ah ah ah ah ah akh A E b ah d d ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ak A simple tool for complex Rohde amp Schwarz Test Receivers Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 1 Table of Content 1 Table of Content 2 Introduction 3 How to get it amp Installation 4 License agreement amp Set up 5 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 1 Screen overview 5 2 General menu section 5 3 Progress information bar 5 4 Cockpit for frequency setup 5 5 Measurement selection area 5 6 Adjust device settings including attenuation 5 7 Other measurements 5 8 Logging Section 5 9 Setup Automatic Measurements 5 10 Entering new values 6 GPIB Setup 7 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data Tole 7 2 7 3 Download last measurement to Excel Download last measurement to txt file Download of logging section 8 Saving and using configuration files 9 Appendix Quick Start Guide 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 To make a single set of measurements To make automated run of measurements Using the scanning function How to enter values in a box and save them Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com
18. anual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data ESVP 11 1 2009 Threshold 40dBuvV IF_BW_120Khz DEM_F3_W Att_Auto_LN RF 0 IF 0 Op_Range_20dB Lev_Average Measur_Time 0 010sec RF _ Pow dam a RF_Lev_dB dByV Will change the default Excel and txt download directory This button in the main screen will re generate an Excel file again based on the last measurement done It is possible to set the column separator when downloading the data into a ixt file Note The logging download function will download the log as displayed it will not use the separators shown here Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data 7 2 Download last measurement to txt file Starts the download to a user selectable txt file as Load New Configuration Save Configuration As Load Default Configuration Save Configuration as default Save Last Measurement run to txt file Save Logging to txt file Restore to factory defaults Or from the measurement section Section D The file will be column separated with column headers The column separator can be manually selected from the Excel setup screen in this case Tab E ESVE Mesures JIMAN TUT Kledb bok ESVF Seri Wale A Thr esholdidBuwv 40 Barthi dt h F_Bw_iitehe pemodulation Mode CEM_FI W Att
19. depending on device To be used as a safety check do not adjust If selected more information will be given in message bar e g number of serial polls being executed Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 GPIB Setup Channel Actions Manual GPIB Message O e Open GPIB communication with device Device is reset to initial state will reset the device Close GPIB communication with device Clear device channel remains open Not really a GPIB action but resets all measurements being executed Needed to reset software when it is in unexpected or uncontrollable state Used to manually sent a command to the device TX no need to wait for answer or TX when a measurements needs to be made E g TX RX is used here to measure the level Manual GPIB Message DE The received value is displayed in the relevant section of the main screen Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data 7 Downloading Measurement amp Logging Data 7 1 Download last measurement to Excel Setup Excel Data Download Excel options Automatic Run Automatically create Excel File List Format Excel options Single Run C Automatically create Excel File List Format Excel options Manual Download List Format Excel Chart Type for non list type e Scatter Smooth
20. easurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 4 Close the screen and press gt Button me Message Bto Run Type Repeat 5 Now the whole measurements starts the current measurement run is displayed in the screen as well as the total number of measurement runs planned Input Level Frequency A Rema Power EDAN 8m Fea fick Yr RF Input Level dB 46 dBUV offset rk Claret BV 6 The measurement can be temporarily stopped and restarted by the uu and gt gt button With the STOP button it will stop immediately Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 7 Depending on the Excel settings Excel will start automatically to display all the measure values in one sheet including a graphical representation ESVP 11 1 2009 Threshold 40dBuV IF_BW_120Khz DEM_F3_W Att_Auto_LN RF 0 IF 0 Op_Range_20dB Lev_Average Measur_Time 0 010sec s RF_Pow dBm a RF_Lev_dB dByV kk a eae ee ee ee ee es Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 9 3 Using the scanning function 1 Enter or select a frequency range Also select a proper frequency step size Sean Threshold Frequency E Mh Preset Threshold Preset RF Freg Step a All
21. hz FM Mod 068 Khz C AM Mod 0 010 fs Click on blue text to change the device measuring time 0 005 100 s lf a measurement has been made it s values can be sent directly to Excel Microsoft Excel is needed for this This button triggers the manual download into Excel of the last measurement run done lf a measurement has been made it s values can be sent directly to a txt file This button triggers the download to a file of your choice It is only possible to download the last measurement run done xL select all possible measurements click it again and deactivate all CLR Eks measurements Clear all measured values eee Trigger a full measurement run When ready it restarts automatically to perform the same measurement run taking any new device setup into account Can be stopped be clicking again on or push on the button Note New device setting are only activated when a measurement cycle has been completed Ee z Trigger a single full measurement run After is ready it stops automatically and displays all values read in the run For the frequency and offset several resolution can be selected only for pai Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 6 Adjust device settings including attenuation Settings a are ext Ess Attenuation m Demad IF Bandwidth Function Mode O F3 FM Namow
22. ity to display all read values sequentially Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 2 General menu section File Settings Info ID Message 18 Ready ner Overview of all special functions with possibility to sent them to device Paint Print the screen to a printer ce aris Start Stop the communication to the device Only when is button is activated itis possible to use this software with your measuring equipment When pushed the device is cleared and set to its initial state Go to Setup screen of automatic measurements and select the frequency range to be used Stops directly any ongoing measurement and internal processes Any measurements done are stored and can still be used for Excel of download Hold function For usage in automatic or single measurement run temporarily interrupts the measurement run button becomes green Click it again to proceed measuring button becomes red again Starts the automatic measurement run Button becomes green EN when the automatic measurement run is active ae Ga oE When the measurement is completed the button C becomes red again Then also the download to Excel will start automatically if selected Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS E99 5 3 Progress information bar Auto Run Type Repeat
23. ly ask to download it during installation For using the enhanced functionality of ESVP ESH3 RCS you need to be a registered user A license key can be requested from http Awww 30dbm com Request aspx Please make sure to enter the correct equipment used Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 License agreement amp Set up 4 License agreement amp Set up The ESVP ESHS RCS is license protected To enter a license key DESCRIPTION LICENSEE GMAIL ADORESS LICENSE WAN Es jos delissents dne com F22sec2cecres NOT OK Now the license key can easily be added to your licenses setup and it will immediately be reflected in the license overview ESVP Enter License Key jigang anganan OS ng Se SN SU Ss Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS SA 5 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS 5 1 Screen overview EE ESVP 20 1300 Mhz RCS Remote Control Software by Jos Delissen Sle 49 reren E eel oe Ks 2queNc sou KA Measure 6 010 6 Ox JLT JL ALL JER WA SA Scan Threshold Frequency Scan From To Input Level 40 dB UV 89 5000 Mhz 87 5000 108 0000 fj Y RF input Power sire Rez RF input Level dB 588 7 Offset Hold y 3 HA BNN Chom O 9020 Preset Threshold Preset RF Freq Step Preset All Modulation Level 10 0 DB 00235 Mhz FM Mod AM Mod 00
24. m DEM_F3_W IF_Bw_ 16 11 2009 08 15 51 1 1 89 9000 MOD_FM_MEAN 52 8 kHz DEM_F3_W IF_Bw_ 48 44 9Ana TIR AG GA 4 4 2a QNAN EDEN NFF 41ANH n A kH NEM Fa Ww TE Ril MOD_FM_MEAN 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 16 11 2009 lt HHH ODCCORREREERREEEH HPRHRHOCOCORREREEREEREHE FREQ_OFF_100HZ FREQ_100HZ RF_Lev_dB RF_Pow MOD_FM_MEAN FREQ_OFF_100HZ FREQ_100HZ RF_Lev_dB RF_Pow Scan Scan Scan scan MOD_FM_MEAN FREQ_OFF_100HZ FREQ_100Hz DEM_F3_W DEM_F3_W DEM_F3_W DEM_F 3_W DEM_F3_W DEM_F3_W DEM_F 3_W DEM_F3_W DEM_F3_W Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Saving and using configuration files 8 Saving and using configuration files All the configuration settings can be saved and opened Save Configuration As Load Default Configuration Save Configuration as default Save Last Measurement run to Excel Save Last Measurement run to txt file Save Logging to bt file Restore to factory defaults 7 Load New Configuration Opens a configuration file previously saved 7 Save Configuration As Saves the configuration file but file will not be used as default Used to save and manage several configuration files Load Default Configuration Opens the default configuration file file used at start
25. ma J me 0 0 DB 01000 Mhz ma Jims Lvs J m 10 0 DB 10000 Mhz Scan Threshold ae dhi Setup of threshold value 40 dB HV for scanning purposes can be adjusted by clicking on blue value Use the and buttons 5 to add or subtracts a predefined step value 5 which can be clicked upon to change its value Preset Threshold 10 0 DB Preset values for the threshold can be adjusted also click on blue 0 0 DB value 10 0 DB dakik ras 88 5000 Mhz 38 5000 Mhz Setup of frequency value can be adjusted by clicking on blue value Use the and ail buttons to add or cal subtracts a predefined step value which can be clicked upon to change its value Preset RF Freq Step D 0 0125 Mhz D 0 1000 Mhz 1 0000 Mhz Preset values for the frequency step can be adjusted also click on blue value scan From To To start the scanning first make a choice between three scanning modes Ext Ea KATAH 1 EXIT Wh i en the threshold is exceeded the scanning Ban z stops immediately Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Using the ESVP ESH3 RCS CI Preset All mu ma lms JLo 2 HOLD When the threshold is exceeded the scanning keep checking the channel and will proceed scanning if the measure value drops below the threshold 3 TIME When the threshold is exceeded a maximum time period is will be waited before
26. pt when the squelch mode is selected ESVP and the value is below the threshold RF Input Level dBuv Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 9 4 How to enter values in a box and save them All the blue values can be edited For example it is possible to change the step size and to save it into your own configuration file 1 Click with your cursor on the blue text Frequency Mhz m reset H reser C 0 0060 Mik 0 0125 M C 0 1000 Mhz 2 Enter the new value 3 Click on Ok A check on maximum and minimum values is performed If all ok the value will be updated in the screen Frequency Mhz B Preset RF Freg Step O 0 0090 Mhz O 0 0125 Mhz O 0 1000 Mhz On error a message like below could occur ESH3 Information The minimum value is 0 0001 Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 your default configuration Appendix Quick Start Guide To save your configuration You can use the save buttons e g save as Load New Configuration Save Configuration As Load Default Configuration When using the first time you need to select an directory filename E g EE ESH3 0 009 29 9999 Mhz Test Receiver by Jos Delissen Message Ready Scan Threshold 5 DBm published s E eshsconfg TT Pre
27. ready exists Then it is possible to change the name List Format 1 2 Threshold dBuV 40 3 Bandwidth IF_BW_120Khz 4 Demodulation Mode DEM_F3 W 5 Attenuation Mode Att Auto LN 6 Oper Range Op Range _20dB T Level Lev_Average 8 Measuring Time 0 01 g 11 1 2009 21 17 54 RF_Pow S 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 11 1 2009 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 21 17 55 en fe fe eo eo ha ha wk wk ee ee kh ak RF Lev dB RF_Pow RF_Lew_d6 RF_Pow RF_Lew_dB RF_Pow RF_Lev_ dB RF Pow 2 3 108 6 1 4 110 2 4 4 109 3 2 2 109 2 dB dBm dB dBm dBuv dBm dBuv dBm Table Format A B C D E F G 1 2 Threshold dBuw 40 3 Bandwidth IF_BW_120Khz 4 Demodulation Mode DEM F3 wW 5 Attenuation Mode Att Auto LN 6 Oper Range Op Range 2008 T Level Lev_Average 8 Measuring Time 0 01 yg F F F F 10 44 1 2009 21 17 54 4 1 11 117172009 21 17 55 2 12 44 1 2009 21 17 55 3 13 1441 2009 21 17 55 4 1 14 44 1 2009 21 17 55 5 4 15 11 41 2009 21 17 56 6 16 14 1 2009 21 17 56 7 17 1171 2009 21 17 58 8 1 16 44 1 2009 21 17 56 9 1 19 11 41 2009 21 17 57 10 1 TAN A ATA re Ca T ATIN aa A Only the Table format can be used for automatic graphics creation E g Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User M
28. set Threshold Preset RF Frea 90 DBm O 0 6123 100 DBm O 0 0125 110 DBm O 0 2000 Demod F3 FM Namow AN USB AW LSB A3 AM Nar O24 Khz 0 5 1 Khz O02 Khz Deze computer Opslaan in O ESH3 o 2 e fre A1 1Khz Seton Mode AO Zero Beat Average Min Opslaan als type nd files bt v Annuieren_ of Peak netwerklocaties z CISPK ot The file name and directory will be remembered SS ON gain gagap a ees Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen
29. up 7 Save Configuration as default Saves the configuration file as default file The file specified here will also used during startup of the tool 7 Restore to factory defaults Restores to factory defaults kk E Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide 9 Appendix Quick Start Guide 1 First of all make sure the GPIB connection to device is activated Push on cere If everything is ok it becomes green em If it does not become green check the connection to the device its GPIB address setting or the mandatory NI GPIB card drivers 9 1 To make a single set of measurements 1 Select one or more measurements RX Measurement 000 xe JL ra Jl cr Bam aa nput Level Frequency PF input Power dBm Freq Mhz Ta tew 6 By Of oe kre Ak input Level IW 2 Press On will become green RX Measurement Input Level RF Input Power foe dBm Freq fs Mhz Sl Rotel ee ABI chew ne TUN RF Input Level W 3 All measurements will take place AS soon as a measurement is completed its value will be shown Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ESH3 RCS V1 1 Appendix Quick Start Guide RX Measurement 105 on vq Jl au cr eaaa eon Input Level Frequency RF input Power i Mhz RF Input Level dB
30. urements The frequency range for an automatic run is determined by the data entered in the scanning section and device setup The settings can be stored in a memory function Frequency Sean From To he Ob E Ka Hold E S To re view all memory setting or to adjust the measurement from a frequency based approach to a time based approach select the button Any range selected here is copied directly into the scanning section to facilitate proper measurement setup Select Time Steps Duration Step Size Time Steps 5 3600 to constantly measure a fixed frequency over a fixed time period with fixed time steps e g 1 measurement run each minute over a period of 1 hour Step Sre 0 0010 Co 430 LON 1240 0000 1300 0000 Ourston Sep Sre HN aa Frequency Scan From To aes Ce Mhz gt ets mewn ew KAN On ia Ka Hold ox B C Time E g In example below the range of RF Band 7 is copied into the scanning section ant Can be used to restrict the maximum number of runs e g when step size is taken too small From Step Size Any blue value can be adjusted by clicking on it To 21 0000 21 4500 0 0010 fa RF Band 6 Mhz A Frequency range can be selected When using the copy function the settings of the selected frequency band are copied into the band of the copy button E g when band 6 Enjoy Remote Measurements www 30Dbm com 2013 Jos Delissen User Manual ESVP ES
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