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R&S®FPS Getting Started Manual

1. R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Table 6 9 Status bar information color coding Color Type Description red Fatal A serious error occurred in the application regular operation is no longer possible red Error An error occurred during a measurement e g due to missing data or wrong settings so that the measurement cannot be completed correctly orange Warning An irregular situation occurred during measurement e g the set tings no longer match the displayed results or the connection to an external device was interrupted temporarily gray Information Information on the status of individual processing steps gray Message An event or state has occurred that may lead to an error during fur ther operation green No errors No messages displayed If any error information is available for a measurement channel the H icon is displayed next to the channel name This is particularly useful when the MultiView tab is displayed as the status bar in the MultiView tab always displays the information for the currently selected measurement only The following keywords are used IF OVLD Overload of the IF signal path after the input mixer e Increase the reference level INPUT OVLD The signal level at the RF input connector exceeds the maximum The RF input is disconnected from the input mixer to protect the device In order to re enable measurement de
2. MKR Sets and positions the absolute and relative measurement mark ers markers and delta markers PEAK SEARCH Performs a peak search for active marker If no marker is active normal marker 1 is activated and the peak search is performed for it MKR FUNC Provides additional analysis functions of the measurement mark ers Frequency counter Sig Count Fixed reference point for relative measurement markers Ref Fixed Noise marker Noise Meas Phase noise Phase Noise n dB down function Peak list BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 84 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Function key Assigned functions MKR gt Used for search functions of the measurement markers maxi mum minimum of the trace Assigns the marker frequency to the center frequency and the marker level to the reference level Restricts the search area Search Limits and characterizes the maximum points and minimum points Peak Excursion Measurement and evaluation functions MEAS Provides the measurement functions Measurement of multicarrier adjacent channel power Ch Power ACLR Carrier to noise spacing C N C No Occupied bandwidth OBW Spectrum emission mask measurement Spectrum Emission Mask Spurious emissions Spurious Emissions Measurement of time domain power Time Domain Power Signal statistics amplitude probability distribution APD and cumulative complementary dist
3. Sgl channel bar E 92 SmartGrid Activating EEN 105 Arranging WINdOWS s s 106 RI 102 Evaluation bar 106 Features 0 2 ccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 102 Mode ee 105 Soft front panel KEIER Stegen ge rdteghet nt egn Seege 77 Softkeys EE ee 80 Split WINKOW ssshassiassieiastssdesedadiea sine snnunsdawaens 108 ll n EE 83 Splitters WINdOW size 107 Status bar elen ee EE 97 Error messages o iccccecsssceceeeeeeeeesseeeeeee 96 Secure user mode EE 27 Status display EE 95 Subnet Mask ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 SUC E 112 Switching FOCUS ALG arenen 83 Keyboard display 2 0cceeee 83 Maximized split display 005 83 SWT channel setting ssseseessseeeeeen 91 SYSTEM LE 83 H Tabs Ee 101 SWIG MING E 90 Task bar NEEN 21 Tdf channel bar EE 92 TOI marker functions cere 95 Toolbar OVEPVICW EEEE 78 Trace information E 93 Detector typ siriasi 93 Trace NUMber cccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeees 93 Window title bar 93 TRG channel DAP sriss vsicnsssncnienundenvetadeonnes 92 TRIGGER INPUT OUTPUT Connectors iiissineticessvucavesvervevssacauevseceds 34 TRK marker functions AAA 95 Troubleshooting Z see User Manual 96 Zooming U see User Manual 108 UNCAL ENO sc 2X hove boise etavicdetae 97 UNCAL status display 0 c eee 98 UNDO LE 85 USB ee le 54 CONMOCION sarien ianiai 35 Connectors ieieseeeeeeseririe
4. anew measurement channel is created which determines the measurement settings for that application The same application can be activated with different measurement settings by creating several chan nels for the same application Whenever you switch channels the corresponding measurement settings are restored Each channel is displayed in a separate tab on the screen An additional tab MultiView provides an overview of all currently active chan nels at once Only one measurement can be performed at any time namely the one in the cur rently active channel However in order to perform the configured measurements consecutively a Sequencer function is provided SEs i iiii y a MM Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 101 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode MultiView 8 Spectrum Spectrum 2 Spectrum 3 IO Analyzer Ref Level 20 00 saa Ref Lowel 6 00 drm Rew d Nh Spectrum ep Spectrum Z e 20 Ap SW LOLs WOW SNH Mode Ato Sweep d Ode CMT 25 00 rma I Harmonic Distortion ore dm 1 Frequeecy Sweep H ili ra OO pts mm Raf Levei 1000 dm gt Ret Level 0 00 im Mess Time 3791 Set 220 Mit SGL pecao ia 29 SWE 25 06 us iz IO Analyzer ze 208 feq 440M ri ee T Zere Span STOR 31 Resy imag 1 0 Real oe Cm 1001 pts L3 psf CP 64 0 Mitte To start a new channel 1 Select the MODE key in the soft front panel 2 Inthe Mode dialog box select the required application on the N
5. gt Double click the suitable index entry The View tab with the corresponding help topic is displayed To search topics for a text string 1 Switch to the Search tab 2 Select the Keyboard icon besides the entry field 3 Enter the string you want to find Getting Help If you enter several strings with blanks between topics containing all words are found same as AND operator For advanced search consider the following e To find a defined string of several words enclose it in quotation marks For example a search for trigger qualification finds all topics with exactly trigger qualification A search for trigger qualification finds all topics that contain the words trigger and qualification e Use Match whole word and Match case to refine the search e Use operators AND OR and NOT To close the Help window gt Select the Close icon in the upper right corner of the help window Or Press the ESC key on the front panel R amp S FPS Obtaining Technical Support 7 Obtaining Technical Support If problems occur the instrument generates error messages which in most cases will be sufficient for you to detect the cause of an error and find a remedy Error messages are described in the Troubleshooting section of the user man uals In addition our customer support centers are there to assist you in solving any problems that you may encounter with your R amp S FPS We will find solutions more
6. quickly and efficiently if you provide us with the information listed below e System Configuration The System Configuration dialog box in the Setup menu of the soft front panel provides information on Hardware Info hardware assemblies Versions and Options the status of all software and hardware options installed on your instrument System Messages messages on any errors that may have occurred An xml file with information on the system configuration device footprint can be created automatically using the DIAGnostic SERVice SINFo com mand or as described in To collect the support information on page 112 e Error Log The RSError 1og file in the log directory of the main installation directory contains a chronological record of errors e Support file a zip file with important support information can be created automatically The zip file contains the system configuration information device footprint the current eeprom data and a screenshot of the screen display To collect the support information 1 Select the SETUP key in the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop 2 Select Service gt R amp S Support and then Create R amp S Support Information The file is stored as C R_S instr user service zip Attach the support file to an e mail in which you describe the problem and send it to the customer support address for your region as listed in the Internet http www rohde schwarz com en servic
7. Accessing the Start Menu on page 21 2 Inthe Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed 3 Enter the command C R_S INSTR USER NO_AUTOLOGIN REG R amp S FPS Preparing for Use Press the ENTER key to confirm The automatic login function is deactivated The next time you switch on the instrument you are prompted to enter your user name and password using an external monitor and keyboard or RemoteDesktop from a controller PC not via the R amp S FPS miniature display before the firmware is started Adapting the automatic login function to a new password If you change the Instrument user s administrator s password which is used during automatic login this function no longer works You must then adapt the settings for the command that activates the auto login function first If the SecureUser or the NormalUser are enabled those passwords are used for autologin In that case if you change any of the passwords the autologin function must be adapted each time you change the user account 1 3 Open the C R_S INSTR USER NO AUTOLOGIN REG file in any text editor e g Notepad In the line DefaultPassword 894129 replace the default password 894129 by the new password which is to be used for automatic login Save the changes to the file Reactivating the automatic login function 1 La Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS I
8. Ee a RE 30 NCor enhancement Jabel 93 Network Automatic IOQUY sescnedeccdanecsndsoorsevsntaaseas 64 Changing user passwordS 0 63 COMMUN ING EE 59 Connecting the Instrument 56 Creating USCIS e rgebegsseguugtekkegei ett 62 Logi iena a enced 62 Setting RE 47 Sharing directories ceeee 65 NO REF EO eegene deen 97 NOI marker functions ssseseeeeeeeee 95 Noise source control SOMME GION gereent niet deet ten 33 NOR channel bar 2 ggetzeesgesrregsstekteter 93 reese eege ie 41 Numeric parameters sssseeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeree 98 O OCXO CONMEGCUOR ve ege uge Eiere 36 Offset channel setting A 91 On screen keyboard Ann 88 99 Online help KI KA EEN 109 Operating system Au 16 E e H eee eee ere er eer rare 18 service packs ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeteeeeeeees 17 Options Secure user mode K33 e 26 OVEN Ee 97 OVEN status display 97 P Pa channel DAN sissies 92 Paint ACCESSIN J nrnna te eaueens 21 Parameters Entering EE 98 99 Passwords CHANGING EE 63 PCle Remote control interface 48 PHN marker functions eeeeeeeee 95 PUG E 61 PK trace Information SG POWER KOY EEN 29 Power supply el 35 Power save mode Activating see User Manual 108 Print colors Changing see User Manual 108 Printer configuration see user Manual 2 22 cc cceseseeeeeees 9 Product IDS inican nae 54 Protoco
9. Max ae Toggles the focus area between windows Toggle 6 1 3 2 Function Keys The virtual function keys provide access to the most common measurement set tings and functions A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R amp S FPS User Manual R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Table 6 3 Function keys Function key Assigned functions Basic measurement settings FREQ Sets the center frequency as well as the start and stop frequen cies for the frequency range under consideration This key is also used to set the frequency offset and the signal track function SPAN Sets the frequency span to be analyzed AMPT Sets the reference level the displayed dynamic range the RF attenuation and the unit for the level display Sets the level offset and the input impedance Activates the preamplifier option RF Preamplifier R amp S FPS B22 AUTO SET Enables automatic settings for level frequency or sweep type mode BW Sets the resolution bandwidth and the video bandwidth SWEEP Sets the sweep time and the number of measurement points Selects continuous measurement or single measurement TRACE Configures the measured data acquisition and the analysis of the measurement data TRIG Sets the trigger mode the trigger threshold the trigger delay and the gate configuration in the case of gated sweep Marker functions
10. R amp S FPS Remotely The settings on this tab are used to select and optimize the connection speed 4 Inthe list select the appropriate connection for example LAN 10 Mbps or higher Depending on your selection and how powerful the connection is the options are activated or deactivated 5 To improve the performance you can deactivate the Desktop background Show window contents while dragging and Menu and window animation options 6 Open the Local Resources tab to enable printers local drives and serial interfaces 7 If you will need to access drives of the controller from the R amp S FPS e g in order to store settings or to copy files from the controller to the R amp S FPS activate the Disk drives option Windows will then map drives of the controller to the corresponding network drives 8 To use printers connected to the controller while accessing them from the R amp S FPS activate the Printers options Do not change the remaining set tings 9 Open the Display tab The options to configure the R amp S FPS screen display are displayed 10 Under Remote desktop size you can set the size of the R amp S FPS window on the desktop of the controller 11 Under Colors do not change the settings 12 Set the Display the connection bar when use the full screen option If activated a bar showing the network address of the R amp S FPS will appear at the top edge of the screen You can use this
11. The UNDO REDO functions are not available for some applications see Release Notes for details 6 1 3 3 Keypad The virtual keypad is used to enter alphanumeric parameters including the corre sponding units see also chapter 6 4 Entering Data on page 98 It contains the following keys Table 6 4 Keys on the keypad Type of key Description Alphanumeric keys Enter numbers and special characters in edit dialog boxes Decimal point Inserts a decimal point at the cursor position Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter In the case of an alphanumeric parameter inserts a at the cursor position Unit keys GHz dBm MHz These keys add the selected unit to the entered numeric value dBm kHz dB and Hz dB and complete the entry In the case of level entries e g in dB or dimensionless values all units have the value 1 as multiplying factor Thus they have the same function as an ENTER key 6 1 3 4 Navigation Controls The navigation controls include a virtual rotary knob navigation keys and data input function keys They allow you to navigate within the display or within dialog boxes Rotary knob simulation The virtual rotary knob has several functions SEES I Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 86 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode e Increments clockwise direction or decrements counter clockwise direction the instrument parameter at a defined ste
12. a more general topic or the Con tents tab is displayed For standard Windows dialog boxes e g File Properties Print dialog etc no context sensitive help is available gt To display a help topic for a screen element not currently focused a Select the Help pointer icon on the toolbar Re The pointer changes its shape to a and an arrow b Select the screen element to change the focus A topic containing information about the selected now focused screen ele ment is displayed Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 109 Getting Help 6 6 2 Using the Help Window The Help window contains several tabs e View shows the selected help topic Contents contains a table of help contents Index contains index entries to search for help topics Search provides text search The Help toolbar provides some buttons e To browse the topics in the order of the table of contents Up arrow previous topic Down arrow next topic e To browse the topics visited before Left arrow back Right arrow forward e To increase or decrease the font Tt Lee 6 a To search for a topic in the index The index is sorted alphabetically You can browse the list or search for entries in the list 1 Switch to the Index tab 2 Select the Keyboard icon besides the entry field 3 Enter the first characters of the keyword you are interested in The entries containing these characters are displayed
13. bar to reduce minimize or close the window If deactivated the only way you can return to the controller desktop from the R amp S FPS screen in full screen mode is to select Disconnect from the Start menu BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 70 How to Set Up Remote Desktop 5 6 3 Howto Start and Close the Remote Desktop To set up a connection from the controller to the R amp S FPS 1 On the controller in the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box see chap ter 5 6 2 How to Configure the Controller on page 69 open the General tab In the Computer field enter the IP address of the R amp S FPS see chap ter 5 2 2 How to Assign the IP Address on page 57 to determine the IP address In the User name field enter instrument to log in as an administrator or Nor mal User to log in as a standard user In the Password field enter 894129 To save the connection configuration for later use a Select the Save As button The Save As dialog box is displayed b Enter the name for the connection information RDP To load an existing connection configuration a Select the Open button The Open dialog box is displayed b Select the RDP file Select the Connect button The connection is set up If the Disk drives option is activated on the Local Resources tab a warning is displayed indicating that the drives are enabled for access from the R amp S FPS Select OK to
14. default auto login function no longer works You must reactivate it manually as described in Reactivating the automatic login function on page 20 Beware that since the R amp S FPS has no real display if the auto login func tion is deactivated and the R amp S FPS is rebooted you require an external monitor and keyboard or a RemoteDesktop access to the R amp S FPS to enter the password Otherwise the Windows operating system will not complete login and the R amp S FPS remains inoperable 2 2 3 1 The Automatic Login Function When shipped the instrument is already configured to automatically log on under Windows 7 using the default administrator account Instrument and password In order to change the settings for the automatic login function for the R amp S FPS a controller PC or an external monitor and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 If the auto login function is deactivated and the R amp S FPS is rebooted you require an external monitor and keyboard or a RemoteDesktop access on the R amp S FPS to enter the password Otherwise the Windows operating system will not complete login and the R amp S FPS remains inoperable Deactivating the automatic login function To deactivate the automatic login function perform the following steps 1 ie Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS see also chapter 2 2 4
15. description of the basic instrument setup SETUP menu to find out which functions are affected RemoteDesktop restricted for SecureUser by default For security reasons the SecureUser is not allowed Remote Desktop access to the R amp S FPS by default You must explicitely add the Secure User to the Remote Desktop group see chapter 5 6 5 How to Add or Remove Users to the Remote Desktop Users Group on page 73 If you do not allow this user RemoteDesktop access the SecureUser will only be able to operate the R amp S FPS using remote commands or via the minia ture display Activating and deactivating secure user mode Only a user with administrator rights can activate and deactivate the secure user mode Once activated a restart is required The special user SecureUser is then logged on to the R amp S FPS automatically using the automatic login function see chapter 2 2 3 1 The Automatic Login Function on page 19 While the secure user mode is active a message is displayed in the status bar at the bot tom of the screen and in the miniature display SecUsr is displayed Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 27 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode In order to deactivate the secure user mode the SecureUser must log off and the Instrument user administrator must log on Switching users when using the automatic login function In the Start menu select the arrow next to the Shut down b
16. dynamic TCP IP configuration you must assign valid address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN Contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address Assigning the IP address directly on the R amp S FPS 1 E 3 In the R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to Network gt DHCP If DHCP is Off you must enter the IP address manually as described in the following steps Note When DHCP is changed from On to Off the previously set IP address and subnet mask are retrieved If DHCP is On the IP address of the DHCP server is obtained automatically The configuration is saved and you are prompted to restart the instrument You can skip the remaining steps Note When a DHCP server is used a new IP address may be assigned each time the instrument is restarted This address must first be determined on the instrument itself Thus when using a DHCP server it is recommended that you use the permanent computer name which determines the address via the DNS server In the R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to Network gt IP BEE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 57 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely 4 Enter the IP Address for example 70 0 0 70 The IP address consists of four number blocks separated by dots Every block contains 3 numbers in maxi mum Enter the required address Use the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the digits
17. for example Paint or Wordpad but also IECWIN the auxiliary remote control tool provided free of charge and installed by Rohde amp Schwarz For details on the IECWIN tool see the Network and Remote Control chapter of the R amp S FPS User Manual iter To open the task bar select the Windows icon on the R amp S FPS toolbar or press the Windows key or the CTRL ESC key com bination on your external keyboard Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 21 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use 2 3 Connecting USB Devices The USB interfaces on the front and optionally rear panels of the R amp S FPS allow you to connect USB devices directly to the instrument This number can be increased as necessary 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 amp S FPS The following list shows various USB devices that can be useful e Memory stick for easy transfer of data to from a computer e g firmware updates e CD ROM drives for easy installation of firmware applications e Keyboard or mouse to simplify the entry of data comments file names etc e Printer for printing out measurement results Installing USB devices is easy under Windows because all USB devices are plug amp play After a device is connected to the USB interface automatically searches for a suitable device driver If Windows does not find a suitable driver it will prompt
18. of Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual R amp S FPS is abbreviated as R amp S FPS R amp S MultiView is abbreviated as MultiView R amp S FPS Contents Contents RE Gases iaa suns aenygaceseceatnasaassalaenvenaasaneanenuausnreneise 5 1 1 Key TT 5 1 2 Documentation Eiemtew ees EES EES 5 1 3 About this RU A sc es ees dd seen neeeadedee std anecdotes 7 1 4 Typographical CONVENTIONS E 8 2 Preparing for USC ccccceceeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeseeeaaseeeeeeesesaaeeennneees 9 2 1 Putting into O POF AUO E 9 2 2 Windows Operating SyStemiveecccciciccccnic esescsenessnndcssesasecnnessasisdvesanisans 16 2 3 Connecting USB DeVICEGS ccccccceeeeeeesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseenenaeeeeeees 22 2 4 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self TeSt eeeseseeeeeeeeeeees 23 2 5 Checking the Supplied Options cccccecceeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 2 6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mod sccccsseeeeeeeees 25 3 Instrument Ce peer ome nee nn Re ne men OnE sere er reer ar PRC n or 29 SCH Front Panel Wie Wiese docs acs ch cece EE Ee been 29 3 2 Rear Panel View eerste ege EENS 31 3 3 Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors 36 4 Miniature DIS BI AY eeeggugeegdE eebe NEE 37 4 1 Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu 37 4 2 Working with the Miniature Instrument D
19. page 45 If enabled the R amp S FPS requires a reboot and then automatically logs in using the SecureUser account indicated by SecUsr in the miniature display For a SecureUser data that the R amp S FPS normally stores on the solid state drive is redirected to volatile memory instead Data that is stored in volatile mem ory can be accessed by the user during the current instrument session however when the instrument s power is removed all data in volatile memory is erased Administrative tasks are not allowed by the SecureUser Before you activate secure user mode store any instrument settings that are required beyond the current session such as predefined instrument settings transducer files or self alignment data If disabled the R amp S FPS requires a reboot and then automatically logs in using the Instrument administrator account E Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 41 R amp S FPS Miniature Display Note Deactivated auto login function If the auto login function is deactivated and the R amp S FPS is rebooted you require an external monitor and keyboard and a RemoteDesktop access on the R amp S FPS to enter the password Otherwise the Windows operating system will not complete login and the R amp S FPS remains inoperable For details see chapter 2 2 3 1 The Automatic Login Function on page 19 For details on the secure user mode see chapter 2 6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode on pa
20. row above or below the existing row 2 Create a new column in the existing row 3 Replace a window in the existing row SmartGrid functions Once the evaluation icon has been dropped icons in each window provide delete and move functions The Move icon allows you to move the position of the window v i possibly changing the size and position of the other displayed win dows The Delete icon allows you to close the window enlarging the iil display of the remaining windows 6 5 2 2 Howto Activate SmartGrid Mode All display configuration actions are only possible in SmartGrid mode In Smart Grid mode the evaluation bar replaces the current softkey menu display When the SmartGrid mode is deactivated again the previous softkey menu display is restored gt To activate SmartGrid mode do one of the following EI Select the SmartGrid icon from the toolbar e Select the Display Config button in the configuration Overview e Select the Display Config softkey from the MEAS CONFIG menu The SmartGrid functions and the evaluation bar are displayed Displaying Results To close the SmartGrid mode and restore the previous softkey menu select the Close icon in the right hand corner of the tool bar or press any key 6 5 2 3 Howto Add a New Result Window Each type of evaluation is displayed in a separate window Up to 16 individual windows can be displayed per measurement channel i e per tab 1 Ac
21. the rear panel of the instrument It is the third part of the device ID printed on the bar code sticker amp ID 1419 0035K02 101441 ld Serial Number MAC lt LXI parameters Media Access Control address MAC address a unique identifier for the network card in the R amp S FPS IP LXI parameters IP address of the R amp S FPS as defined in the operating system See also IP Address on page 39 ICMP VXI 11 Discovery LXI parameters ICMP indicates whether the ping responder is active or not If VXI 11 Discovery is enabled connected devices are detected automatically using the VXI 11 protocol System messages Displays the system messages generated by the R amp S FPS The messages are displayed in the order of their occurrence the most recent messages are placed at the top of the list Display Provides functions for the display itself Backlight saving Display If enabled the backlight of the display is turned off to save energy Normal inverse color Display Switches between a display with light characters on a dark background normal or dark characters on a light background inverted Info Provides information on the R amp S FPS installation SE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 43 Working with the Miniature Instrument Display This information can be useful when problems occur with the instrument and you require support from Rohde amp Schwarz Serial Info Serial n
22. to the right of the entry you want to delete 2 Select the BACKSPACE key The entry to the left of the cursor is deleted 3 Enter your correction To complete the entry gt Select the ENTER key or the rotary knob To cancel the entry gt Select the ESC key The dialog box is closed without changing the settings Table 6 10 Keys for alphanumeric parameters Key name upper inscription Series of Special characters and number provided 7HQ E SE ABC8AAAC DEF9 GHI4 JKL5 OJo AI oO CO N MNO6NO PQRS1 TUV2U WXYZ3 lt blank gt 0 lt gt amp 2 lt toggles between capital and small letters gt R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode 6 5 Displaying Results The R amp S FPS provides several instrument applications for different analysis tasks and different types of signals e g 3G FDD UO analysis or basic spectrum analy sis For each application a new measurement channel is created and displayed in a separate tab on the screen The results of a measurement channel can be evaluated in many different ways both graphically and numerically For each evaluation method the results are dis played in a separate window in the tab The R amp S FPS allows you to configure the display to suit your specific require ments and optimize analysis 6 5 1 Activating channels When you activate an application
23. will destroy the input mixers 3 2 2 NOISE SOURCE CONTROL The noise source control female connector is used to provide the supply voltage for an external noise source e g to measure the noise figure and gain of amplifi ers and frequency converting devices Conventional noise sources require a voltage of 28 V in order to be switched on and 0 V to be switched off The output supports a maximum load of 100 mA 3 2 3 REF INPUT REF OUTPUT The REF INPUT connectors are used to provide an external reference signal to the R amp S FPS The REF OUTPUT connectors can be used to provide an external reference sig nal or the OCXO reference signal from the R amp S FPS to other devices that are connected to this instrument Connector Reference signal Usage REF INPUT 1 20 MHz To provide an external reference signal on the 0 10 dBm R amp S FPS REF OUTPUT 10 MHz To provide the internal reference signal from the 10 dBm R amp S FPS to another device continuously Also used to provide OCXO reference signal to another device 3 2 4 GPIB SCPI Remote Control Connector The IEC 625 GPIB interface is in compliance with IEEE488 and SCPI A com puter for remote control of the R amp S FPS can be connected via this interface For eee Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 33 R amp S FPS Instrument Tour SSS O SSS SSS a rl more details refer to chapter 5 Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely on page 47 3 2 5 Rem
24. 1 10 and the lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys to move between the individual numbers and blocks 5 Enter the Subnet Mask for example 255 255 255 0 The subnet mask con sists of four number blocks separated by dots Every block contains 3 num bers in maximum 6 Press the ENTER key to store the entry and exit the edit mode 7 Inthe R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to System commands gt Reboot system to restart the system 5 2 3 Howto Configure the LAN Using the LXI Browser Inter face LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation LXI is an instrumentation platform for mea suring instruments and test systems that is based on standard Ethernet technol ogy LXI is intended to be the LAN based successor to GPIB combining the advantages of Ethernet with the simplicity and familiarity of GPIB The LXI browser interface allows for easy configuration of the LAN The instrument s LXI browser interface works correctly with all W3C compliant browsers Restrictions Only user accounts with administrator rights can make use of the LXI func tionality For details see chapter 2 2 3 Login on page 18 In order to configure the LAN interface using the LXI Browser Interface a controller PC or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connec ted to the R amp S FPS The settings required to set up this function are availa ble directly on the R amp S FPS via the mini display gt In the web browser on the Remote Desk
25. 2 06 24 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use To perform a self test via Remote Desktop Performing a self alignment via Remote Desktop requires a controller PC to be connected see chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 1 Select the SETUP key in the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop 2 Select the Service softkey 3 Switch to the Selftest tab in the Service dialog box 4 Select the Start Selftest button Once the instrument modules have been checked successfully a message is displayed 2 5 Checking the Supplied Options The instrument may be equipped with both hardware and firmware options In order to check whether the installed options correspond to the options indicated on the delivery note proceed as follows Checking the supplied options via Remote Desktop requires a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard to be connected see chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 1 Select the SETUP key in the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop 2 Select the System Config softkey 3 Switch to the Versions Options tab in the System Configuration dialog box A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed 4 Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note 2 6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode During normal operation the R amp S FPS uses a solid state drive to store its operat ing s
26. 2 02 06 72 How to Set Up Remote Desktop Restoring the connection to the R amp S FPS Follow the instructions above for setting up a connection to the R amp S FPS If the connection is terminated and then restored the R amp S FPS remains in the same state 5 6 4 How to Shut Down the R amp S FPS via Remote Desktop 1 Select the R amp S FPS s soft front panel on the Remote Desktop and close the application with the key combination ALT F4 A safety query is displayed to warn you that the instrument cannot be reacti vated via remote operation and asks you whether you want to continue the shutdown process 2 Confirm the safety query with Yes The connection with the controller is terminated and the R amp S FPS is shut down 5 6 5 How to Add or Remove Users to the Remote Desktop Users Group Only users in the Remote Desktop Users Group are allowed to connect to the R amp S FPS via Remote Desktop You can add the users to this group directly when you allow remote access on the R amp S FPS as described in chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 Furthermore you can add or remove users to this group at any time In order to add or remove users to the Remote Desktop users group for the R amp S FPS a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 How to Set Up Remote Desktop Secure User Mode For securit
27. Communica tion GPIB __ VISA address string A GPIB bus interface IEC GPIB ver dd INSTR according to the IEC 625 1 IEEE SE IEEE 488 1 standard is Bus no secondary address located on the rear panel of Inter the instrument face For a description of the interface refer to 5 1 2 GPIB Interface IEC 625 IEEE 418 Bus Interface USB VISA address string USB lt vendor ID gt lt product_I lt serial number gt INSTR DPI USB connectors are loca ted on the front and rear panel of the instrument For a description of the interface refer to 5 1 3 USB Interface PCle Two PCle connectors are located on the rear panel of the instrument Currently this interface is only available to control an external generator which requires option R amp S FPS B10 VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to com municate with instruments A VISA installation on the controller is a prerequisite for remote control using the indicated interfaces See also chapter 5 1 4 VISA Libraries on page 54 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely Within this interface description the term GPIB is used as a synonym for the IEC IEEE bus interface 5 1 1 LAN Interface To be integrated in a LAN the instrument is equipped with a LAN interface con sisting of a connector a network interface card and protocols The netw
28. ENTER key Bee Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 45 Configuring the Display Settings 2 Use the lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys to toggle the setting 3 Press the ENTER key again to store the entry and exit the edit mode To turn off the display backlight You can turn off the backlight of the display to save energy 1 In the R amp S FPS s mini display menu navigate to Display gt Backlight sav ing and press the ENTER key 2 Use the lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys to toggle the setting 3 Press the ENTER key again to store the entry and exit the edit mode EES 5 Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely Since the R amp S FPS was designed without a screen except for the mini display for basic information and settings it will typically be used to perform measure ments under remote control However the developers of such programs will find it convenient to get familiar with the instrument and its functions using manual oper ation initially and then design the programs accordingly Once developed and tested the programs can be executed from a remote PC with no manual interac tion required The computer that is used for remote control is called controller here All instrument functions and settings as well as any background informa tion are described for manual operation assuming an external keyboard mouse and monitor are connected or a controller PC with Remote Desktop is being us
29. FPS via the GPIB connection you can send remote commands to control and operate the instrument To be able to control the instrument via the GPIB bus the instrument and the controller must be linked by a GPIB bus cable A GPIB bus card the card drivers and the program libraries for the programming language used must be provided in the controller The controller must address the instrument with the GPIB bus address see chapter 5 2 4 How to Change the GPIB Instrument Address on page 61 You can set the GPIB address and the ID response string The GPIB language is set as SCPI by default and cannot be changed for the R amp S FPS Notes and Conditions In connection with the GPIB interface note the following e Up to 15 instruments can be connected e The total cable length is restricted to a maximum of 15 m or 2 m times the number of devices whichever is less the cable lenth between two instru ments should not exceed 2 m e A wired OR connection is used if several instruments are connected in par allel e Any connected IEC bus cables should be terminated by an instrument or con troller SS a are Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 53 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely BEE ee ee eee ee 5 1 3 USB Interface For remote control via the USB connection the PC and the instrument must be connected via the USB type B interface A USB connection requires the VISA library to be installed VISA detects and confi
30. Inthe Start menu select Control Panel and then select User Accounts Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 62 How to Log on to the Network 3 Select Give other users access to this computer and then Add The Add New User dialog box is displayed 4 Enter the name of the new user in the text field and select Next 5 Define the level of access you want to allow the new user e Select Standard to create an account with limited rights e Select Administrator to create an account with administrator rights Note Full firmware functionality requires administrator rights 6 Select the Finish button The new user is created 5 3 2 How to Change the User Password In order to change the user passwords for the R amp S FPS a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 After the new user has been created on the instrument the password must be adapted to the network password This is also done using the User Accounts dialog box 1 ie Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS Select CTRL ALT DELETE then select Change a password Enter the user account name Enter the old password oOo Pe IN Enter the new password in the upper text line and repeat it in the following line 6 Select ENTER The new password is now active H
31. Operation via the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop is disabled The keys on the R amp S FPS remain enabled The instrument remains in the remote state until it is reset to the manual state via the remote control interface Switching from manual operation to remote control and vice versa does not affect the other instrument settings 2 To obtain optimum performance during remote control send the SYSTem DISPlay UPDate OFF command to hide the display of results and diagrams on the controller PC or external monitor default setting in remote control 3 To enable manual operation via the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop again switch the instrument to local mode using the remote command GTL Go to Local that is deactivate the REN line of the remote control interface 5 6 Howto Set Up Remote Desktop Remote Desktop is a Windows application which can be used to access and con trol the instrument from a remote computer through a LAN connection While the instrument is in operation the instrument uses the display on the remote com puter and Remote Desktop provides access to all of the applications files and network resources of the instrument Thus remote operation of the R amp S FPS is possible With Windows 7 Remote Desktop Client is part of the operating system For other versions of Windows Microsoft offers the Remote Desktop Client as an add on BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 66 How to Set Up Remot
32. PS requires a reboot and then automatically logs in using the NormalUser account indicated by NormUsr in the miniature display The NormalUser is a standard user account with limited functionality In particu lar administrative tasks such as LAN configuration or general instrument settings are not available Refer to the description of the basic instrument setup SETUP menu to find out which functions are affected If disabled the R amp S FPS requires a reboot The R amp S FPS attempts to login using the Instrument administrator account You must enter the administrator Instrument user password on the R amp S FPS default 894129 For details see To enter a password on page 45 Note Deactivated auto login function If the auto login function is deactivated and the R amp S FPS is rebooted you require an external monitor and keyboard and a RemoteDesktop access on the R amp S FPS to enter the password Otherwise the Windows operating system will not complete login and the R amp S FPS remains inoperable For details see chapter 2 2 3 1 The Automatic Login Function on page 19 Enable SecureUser Disable SecureUser System commands Activates or deactivates the secure user mode The secure user mode can only be activated or deactivated by a user with admin istrator rights You must enter the administrator Instrument user password on the R amp S FPS default 894129 For details see To enter a password on
33. Panel View Two different types of connectors are provided for this purpose e DISPLAY PORT e DVI Digital visual interface 3 2 9 LAN The LAN interface can be used to connect the R amp S FPS to a local network for remote control printouts and data transfer The assignment of the RJ 45 connec tor supports twisted pair category 5 UTP STP cables in a star configuration UTP stands for unshielded twisted pair and STP for shielded twisted pair For details see chapter 5 Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely on page 47 3 2 10 USB The rear panel provides four additional female USB USB A connectors to con nect devices like a keyboard a mouse or a memory stick See also USB on page 30 The two left most connectors provide USB 3 0 interfaces Furthermore a male USB DEVICE connector USB B is provided for example to connect a printer 3 2 11 AC Power Supply Connection and Main Power Switch An AC power supply connector and main power switch are located in a unit on the rear panel of the instrument Main power switch function Position 1 The instrument is in operation Position O The entire instrument is disconnected from the AC power supply For details refer to chapter 2 1 4 Connecting the AC Power on page 15 Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors 3 3 Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors Some additional hardware options are available which have no external connec tors and
34. R amp S FPS signal and Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started MLD ANA 1319 3362 02 06 i lt D E D D o D Ro D Getting Started Test amp M This manual applies to the following R amp S FPS models with firmware version 1 30 and higher R amp S FPS4 1319 2008K04 R amp S FPS7 1319 2008K07 R amp S FPS13 1319 2008K13 R amp S FPS30 1319 2008K30 R amp S FPS40 1319 2008K40 In addition to the base unit the following options are described e R amp S FPS B4 OCXO 1321 4291 02 e R amp S FPS B10 external generator control 1321 4256 02 e R amp S FPS B22 preamplifier 1321 4027 02 e R amp S FPS B25 electronic attenuator 1321 4033 02 e R amp S FPS B40 bandwidth extension 1321 4040 02 e R amp S FPS B160 bandwidth extension 1321 4285 xx The firmware of the instrument makes use of several valuable open source software packages For infor mation see the Open Source Acknowledgement on the user documentation CD ROM included in deliv ery Rohde amp Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed ded computing 2015 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Muhldorfstr 15 81671 Munchen Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 E mail info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R amp S is a registered trademark
35. S FPS does not have a built in measurement screen it is recommended that you connect an external monitor to the instrument ini tially to get familiar with the instrument and its manual operation before using it in pure remote mode Thus in addition to setting up a remote con nection to the R amp S FPS this manual also describes in detail how to operate the instrument manually using an external monitor and mouse Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 7 Typographical Conventions The following topics are included e Preparing for Use Unpacking setting up and checking the instrument before first use Connecting external devices such as a monitor or keyboard Setting up a network connection Configuring initial instrument settings e Instrument Tour Description of the basic interface elements on the instrument hardware e Operating the Instrument Basic handling of the instrument in manual operation e Obtaining Technical Support e Index 1 4 Typographical Conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation Convention Description Graphical user interface elements 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 names are written in capital letters File names commands program code File names commands coding samples and screen output a
36. The TCP IP network protocol and the associated network services R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely El are preconfigured TCP IP ensures connection oriented communication where the order of the exchanged messages is adhered to and interrupted links are identified With this protocol messages cannot be lost 5 1 1 2 HiSLIP Protocol The HiSLIP High Speed LAN Instrument Protocol is the successor protocol for VXI 11 for TCP based instruments specified by the IVI foundation The protocol uses two TCP sockets for a single connection one for fast data transfer the other for non sequential control commands e g Device Clear or SRQ HiSLIP has the following characteristics e High performance as with raw socket network connections e Compatible IEEE 488 2 support for Message Exchange Protocol Device Clear Serial Poll Remote Local Trigger and Service Request e Uses a single IANA registered port 4880 which simplifies the configuration of firewalls e Supports simultaneous access of multiple users by providing versatile locking mechanisms e Usable for IPv6 or IPv4 networks Note that HiSLIP data is sent to the device using the fire and forget method with immediate return as opposed to VXI 11 where each operation is blocked until a VXI 11 device handshake returns Thus a successful return of a VISA operation such as viWrite does not guarantee that the instrument has finished or started the requested command
37. a tor account is Instrument and the user name for the standard user account is NormalUser In both cases the initial password is 894129 You can change the password in Windows 7 for any user at any time Some administrative tasks require administrator rights e g firmware updates or the configuration of a LAN network At the same time you log on to the operating system you are automatically log ged on to the network As a prerequisite the user name and the password must be identical on the instrument and on the network 5 3 1 How to Create Users After the software for the network has been installed the instrument issues an error message the next time it is switched on because there is no user named instrument default user ID for Windows 7 automatic login in the network Thus a matching user must be created in the R amp S FPS and in the network the password must be adapted to the network password and the automatic login mechanism must then be deactivated In order to configure users for the R amp S FPS a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 The network administrator is responsible for creating new users in the network A new user can be created on the instrument using the User Account dialog box 1 e Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2
38. activated PA The preamplifier is activated GAT The frequency sweep is controlled via the TRIGGER INPUT connector TDF A transducer factor is activated 750 The input impedance of the instrument is set to 75 Q FRQ A frequency offset 0 Hz is set DC AC An external DC or AC calibration signal is in use Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 92 RSSpEpS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode lt NOR APR gt An external generator is being controlled by the R amp S FPS requires option Ext Gen R amp S FPS B10 NOR the measurements are normalized with the results of the external gener ator calibration APR approximation the measurements are normalized with the results of the external generator calibration however the measurement settings have been changed since calibration If neither label is displayed no calibration has been performed yet or normali zation is not active For details see the External Generator Control section in the R amp S FPS User Manual LVL A level offset is applied to the external generator signal only if external genera tor control is active 6 2 2 Window Title Bar Each channel in the R amp S FPS display may contain several windows Each win dow can display either a graph or a table as a result of the channel measurement Which type of result evaluation is displayed in which window is defined in the dis play configuration see ch
39. agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument For example cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damage the front panel labeling plastic parts or the display Never use cleaning agents such as solvents thinners acetone etc acids bases or other substances The outside of the instrument can be cleaned sufficiently using a soft lint free dust cloth On off button The POWER key is located on the lower left corner of the front panel It starts up and shuts down the instrument Front Panel View See also chapter 2 1 5 Switching the Instrument On and Off on page 15 Mini display E HAME The R amp S FPS is equipped with a miniature display on the front panel that pro vides basic information and allows for very basic instrument configuration Such as changing the IP address For details see chapter 4 Miniature Display on page 37 USB The front panel provides three female USB connectors USB A to connect devi ces like an external monitor a mouse recommended R amp S PSL Z10 order num ber 1157 7060 03 or a keyboard recommended R amp S PSL Z2 order number 1157 6870 03 In addition a memory stick can be connected to store and reload instrument settings and measurement data The rear panel provides further USB connectors including a male USB B connector See chapter 3 2 10 USB on page 35 Navigation Keys The navigation keys can be used to navigate through m
40. ange the GPIB Instrument Address In order to operate the instrument via remote control it must be addressed using the GPIB address The remote control address is factory set to 20 but it can be changed if it does not fit in the network environment For remote control addresses 0 through 30 are allowed The GPIB address is maintained after a reset of the instrument settings To change the GPIB address 1 Inthe R amp S FPS s mini display menu navigate to GPIB gt GPIB address and press the ENTER key 2 Enter the required address Use the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the digits 1 10 and the lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys to move between the first and second digits 3 Press the ENTER key again to store the entry and exit the edit mode Remote command SYST COMM GPIB ADDR 18 BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 61 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely 5 3 Howto Log on to the Network Windows 7 requires that users identify themselves by entering a user name and password in a login window You can set up two types of user accounts either an administrator account with unrestricted access to the computer domain or a standard user account with limited access The instrument provides an auto login function for the administrator account i e login with unrestricted access is carried out automatically in the background By default the user name for the administr
41. apter 6 5 Displaying Results on page 101 The win dow s title bar indicates which type of evaluation is displayed 6 2 3 Trace Information in Window Title Bar Information on the displayed traces is indicated in the window title bar Trace no Trace mode color R Detector Trace color Color of trace display in diagram Trace no Trace number 1 to 6 Detector Selected detector AP AUTOPEAK detector Pk MAX PEAK detector Mi MIN PEAK detector Sa SAMPLE detector Av AVERAGE detector SSE ee Sa Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 93 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Rm RMS detector Trace Mode Sweep mode Clrw CLEAR WRITE Max MAX HOLD Min MIN HOLD Avg AVERAGE Lin Log Pwr View VIEW Norm NCor Correction data is not used 6 2 4 Marker Information Marker information is provided either in the diagram grid or in a separate marker table depending on the configuration Marker information in diagram grid Within the diagram grid the x and y axis positions of the last 2 markers or delta markers that were set if available as well as their index are displayed The value in the square brackets after the index indicates the trace to which the marker is assigned Example M2 1 defines marker 2 on trace 1 For more than 2 mark ers a separate marker table is displayed beneath the diagram by default Marker information in ma
42. are not visible on the outside of the R amp S FPS OCXO Option RAS FPS Bee i 36 e Bandwidth Extension 160 MHz R amp S EbS Bien 36 3 3 1 OCXO Option R amp S FPS B4 This option generates a 10 MHz reference signal with a very precise frequency If installed and if no external signal is used this signal is used as an internal refer ence Warm up time for OCXO When the instrument is switched on the OCXO requires an extended warm up time see data sheet No warm up time is required when starting from standby mode 3 3 2 Bandwidth Extension 160 MHz R amp S FPS B160 The signal analysis bandwidth of the R amp S FPS can be extended by a hardware option R amp S FPS B160 The bandwidth extension allows for a linear bandwidth up to a maximum of 160 MHz with an output sample rate of up to 10 GHz While the extension can be activated or deactivated manually in the R amp S FPS base unit UO Analyzer application it is activated automatically in some applications that also support UO data analysis See the application specific documentation for details Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu 4 Miniature Display The R amp S FPS is equipped with a miniature display on the front panel see also Mini display on page 30 The display provides the following information e The serial number firmware version and model of the instrument e The IP address of the instrument e The GPIB address of the instrument e System messa
43. ating temperature Before performing this functional test make sure that the instrument has reached its operating temperature for details refer to the data sheet To perform a self alignment directly on the R amp S FPS gt Inthe R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to System commands gt Self align For details on working with the mini display see chapter 4 Miniature Dis play on page 37 To perform a self alignment via Remote Desktop Performing a self alignment via Remote Desktop requires a controller PC to be connected see chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 1 Select the SETUP key in the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop 2 Select the Alignment softkey 3 Select the Start Self Alignment button in the Alignment dialog box Once the system correction values have been calculated successfully a mes sage is displayed To display the alignment results again later e Select the SETUP key in the soft front panel on the Remote Desktop e Select the Alignment softkey Self tests The self test does not need to be repeated every time the instrument is switched on It is only necessary when instrument malfunction is suspected To perform a self test directly on the R amp S FPS gt Inthe R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to System commands gt Selftest For details on working with the mini display see chapter 4 Miniature Dis play on page 37 Getting Started 1319 3362 0
44. but is delivered to the TCP IP buffers For more information see also the application note at http www rohde schwarz com appnote 1MA208 5 1 1 3 Socket Communication An alternative way for remote control of the software is to establish a simple net work communication using sockets The socket communication also referred to as Raw Ethernet communication does not necessarily require a VISA installa tion on the remote controller side It is available by default on all operating sys tems Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 52 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely The simplest way to establish socket communication is to use the built in telnet program The telnet program is part of every operating system and supports a communication with the software on a command by command basis For more convenience and to enable automation by means of programs user defined sock ets can be programmed Socket connections are established on a specially defined port The socket address is a combination of the IP address or the host name of the instrument and the number of the port configured for remote control All R amp S FPS use port number 5025 for this purpose The port is configured for communication on a command to command basis and for remote control from a program 5 1 2 GPIB Interface IEC 625 IEEE 418 Bus Interface A GPIB interface is integrated on the rear panel of the instrument By connecting a PC to the R amp S
45. ce EMI may affect the measurement results To suppress generated electromagnetic interference EMI Use suitable shielded cables of high quality For example use double shielded RF and LAN cables Always terminate open cable ends Note the EMC classification in the data sheet Putting into Operation Unpacking and Checking the Instrument cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 PO E e ocx cssenenwrssrnsnontesusennbe enc sun tedevenateiansagvevieverutetiedsevustecacebateedmmetaterd 12 Placing or Mounting the Instrument 12 Re e E 15 Switching the Instrument On and OH 15 2 1 1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items Check the instrument for any damage If there is dam age 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 transpor ted or shipped at a later date you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors Putting into Operation NOTICE Risk of damage during transportation and shipment Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation and shipment can damage the instrument e Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection is provided e When shipping an
46. chapter 5 1 2 GPIB Interface IEC 625 IEEE 418 Bus Interface on page 53 e chapter 5 1 3 USB Interface on page 54 For more information about VISA refer to the user documentation 5 2 How to Configure a Network Risk of network failure Before connecting the instrument to the network or configuring the network consult your network administrator Errors may affect the entire network The R amp S FPS is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN local area network Provided the appropriate rights have been assigned by the network administrator and the Windows 7 firewall configuration is adapted accordingly the interface can be used for example e To transfer data between a controller and the tester e g in order to runa remote control program see the Remote Control chapter in the R amp S FPS User Manual e To access or control the measurement from a remote computer using the Remote Desktop application or a similar tool see chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 e To connect external network devices e g printers e To transfer data from a remote computer and back e g using network folders A precondition for operating or monitoring the R amp S FPS remotely is that it is con nected to a LAN network or a PC connected to the GPIB interface This is descri bed here R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely Windows Firewall Settings A firewall protects an
47. confirm the warning After a few moments the R amp S FPS screen is displayed and manual operation is possible For details on manual operation see chapter 6 Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode on page 77 If a dark screen appears or a dark square appears in the upper left hand cor ner of the screen you must restart the R amp S FPS in order to see the modified screen resolution R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely e Select the key combination ALT F4 e The R amp S FPS firmware is shut down which may take a few seconds Analyzer e On the desktop double click the Analyzer icon The firmware restarts and then automatically opens the graphical user inter face from which you can access all instrument functions and settings For more information see on page 80 9 After the connection is established the R amp S FPS screen is displayed in the Remote Desktop application window Front Parel Simudation All Spectrum Ref Level 10 00 dr Att 10 JB SWT 133 ms MO 7 E H en smn wt 0 we eje SE D a e Men 4 5 6 iw SHEEP TRACE TRIG FUNC MKR i i an al 3 3 _ MEAS PPUT k Si amp amp ROHDES SCHWARZ wen E wes PE SSES eer Im e D I o BACK SIGNAL ANALYZER E EE BB AE To terminate Remote Desktop control gt On the controller close the Remote Desktop window at any time The connection to the R amp S FPS is terminated Getting Started 1319 336
48. crease the level at the RF input con nector and reconnect the RF input to the mixer input LOUNL Error in the instrument s frequency processing hardware was detected NO REF Instrument was set to an external reference but no signal was detected on the reference input OVEN OCXO reference frequency option R amp S FPS B4 has not yet reached its operating temperature The message usually disappears a few minutes after power has been switched on RF OVLD Overload of the input mixer e Increase the RF attenuation for RF input e Reduce the input level for digital input ena Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 97 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode UNCAL ST of the following conditions applies Correction data has been switched off e No correction values are available for example after a firmware update e Record the correction data by performing a self alignment For details refer to chapter 2 4 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test on page 23 WRONG EW The firmware version is out of date and does not support the currently installed hardware Until the firmware version is updated this error mes sage is displayed and self alignment fails For details refer to the R amp S FPS User Manual 6 3 Changing the Focus Any selected function is always performed on the currently focused element in the display e g a dialog field diagram or table row Which element is focused is indicat
49. d FFT sweep mode e Auto sweep automatically selected swept sweep mode e FFT manually selected FFT sweep mode Common settings In addition to the channel specific settings the channel bar above the diagram also displays information on instrument settings that affect the measurement results even though this is not immediately apparent from the display of the mea SE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 91 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode sured values This information is displayed in gray font and only when applicable for the current measurement as opposed to the channel specific settings that are always displayed MultiView Spectrum Ref Level 20 00 dBm RBW 3 MHz SGL 5 Att 10 dB SWT 45 ms VBW 3 MHz Mode Auto Sweep Count 1 12 TRG IFP__TDOF 75 Q The following types of information may be displayed if applicable Table 6 8 Common settings displayed in the channel bar SGL The sweep is set to single sweep mode Sweep Count The current signal count for measurement tasks that involve a specific number of subsequent sweeps see Sweep Count setting in Sweep settings in the User Manual TRG Trigger source for details see Trigger settings in the User Manual e EXT External e IFP IF power trigger bandwidth e RFP RF power e VID Video 6dB RRC Filter type for sweep bandwidth CHN see Bandwidth settings in the User Manual YIG Bypass The YIG filter is de
50. dicates an invalid setting that does not provide useful results Channel information varies depending on the active application In the Spectrum application the R amp S FPS shows the following settings Table 6 7 Channel settings displayed in the channel bar in the Spectrum application Ref Level Reference level m tel Att Mechanical and electronic RF attenuation that has been set Ref Offset Reference level offset SWT Sweep time that has been set If the sweep time does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling a bullet is displayed in front of the field The color of the bullet turns red if the sweep time is set below the value for auto matic coupling In addition the UNCAL flag is shown In this case the sweep time must be increased Meas Time Measurement time calculated from analysis bandwidth and num ber of samples for statistics measurements RBW Resolution bandwidth that has been set If the bandwidth does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling a green bullet appears in front of the field VBW Video bandwidth that has been set If the bandwidth does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling a green bullet is displayed in front of the field AnBW Analysis bandwidth for statistics measurements Compatible Compatible device mode FSP FSU default default not dis played Mode Indicates which sweep mode type is selected e Auto FFT automatically selecte
51. e Desktop This section provides basic instructions on setting up the Remote Desktop for the R amp S FPS For details refer to the Windows 7 operating system documentation 5 6 1 How to Configure the R amp S FPS for Remote Operation via Remote Desktop By default the R amp S FPS is configured to allow Remote Desktop access by any user except for the SecureUser see chapter 5 6 5 How to Add or Remove Users to the Remote Desktop Users Group on page 73 and to use a fixed IP address To change the settings for remote operation you must connect an external moni tor mouse and keyboard or connect a controller PC and set up a Remote Desk top connection with the default settings as described in chapter 5 6 3 How to Start and Close the Remote Desktop on page 71 To change the settings for Remote Desktop access To avoid problems use a fixed IP address see chapter 5 2 2 How to Assign the IP Address on page 57 When a DHCP server is used a new IP address is assigned each time the instrument is restarted This address must first be determined on the instru ment itself Thus using a DHCP server is not suitable for remote operation of the R amp S FPS via Remote Desktop 1 Se Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2 Inthe Start menu select the Control Panel and then System and Secur ity 3 Inthe System area select Allow remote access How to Set Up Re
52. e of Windows Each channel tab may contain several windows to evaluate the measurement results using different methods A splitter allows you to change the size of neighboring windows MultiView Spectrum Ref Level 30 00 dBm RBW 3 MHz Att OdB SWT 1 0i ms VBW 3MHz Mode Auto Sweep 2 Marker Peak List No vane K i GJ KN 68 31 dBm i 59 000000 MHz d 1001 pts 600 0 MHz a H 170 93 1034483 MHz Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 107 RSSpEpS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode The splitters are not available in SmartGrid mode gt To change the size of two neighboring windows drag the splitter between the windows in either direction 6 5 4 Switching Between a Split and Maximized Window Dis play To get an overview of the results displaying several windows at the same time may be helpful However the individual windows may become rather small In this case it is useful to maximize an individual window to the entire screen tempo rarily in order to analyze the results in more detail Sg To switch between a split and a maximized display without having to close and re open windows select the SPLIT MAXIMIZE key In maximized display the cur rently focused window is maximized In split display all active windows are dis played 6 5 5 Changing the Display The display can be optimized for your individual needs The following display functions are available and are described in detail in the User Man
53. e support customer_support_107711 html BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 112 Packing and transporting the instrument If the instrument needs to be transported or shipped e g due to damage during delivery observe the notes described in chapter 2 1 1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument on page 11 Index Symbols 75 Q channel BE 92 A AC channel bar scxcacesedcecesacGecendddelendanseds 92 Alphanumeric parameters cee 99 AnBW channel setting cceeee 91 AP trace information ceeeeees 93 APR channel bar see reeedeeugeseegzeengagzerare 93 Arranging Vue 106 ee 87 Att channel setting sssseseeseeeeeeeeeeee 91 Automatic login mechanism Activating Deactivating es00 111s 64 AV trace information eceee 93 B Basic Measurement Examples see User Manual eee 5 Cc Channel bar Information E 90 Channel settings Display iaaiaee aaa a 90 91 Channels ee e E 101 E RE 90 Closing Ki 106 CLRW trace information ssseeneeeeaea 94 CNT marker functions eeeeeeee 95 Compatible mode channel setting 91 Computer Name cccccccceeseeeeeeees 39 42 Connector AC power supply ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 Display Porierraniimea aen 34 D AVA EE A EE E herr enone 34 IF VIDEO DEMOD ossee 34 E E EA ET 35 Noise source control sgegebeeseggu rseegk 33 EE 36 REF INPUT seisein scrisse 33 RF I
54. ed Various methods for remote control are supported e Connecting the instrument to a LAN network see chapter 5 2 How to Con figure a Network on page 55 e Using the LXI browser interface in a LAN network see chapter 5 2 3 How to Configure the LAN Using the LXI Browser Interface on page 58 e Using the Windows Remote Desktop application in a LAN network see chap ter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 PCle connectors Note that the PCle output connectors are provided to control connected devices remotely from the R amp S FPS for example as external tracking gen erators They cannot be used for input to control the R amp S FPS remotely from a PC for example Remote operation Remote operation of the instrument from a connected computer is possible using SCPI commands Sending remote commands requires the instrument to be con figured in a LAN network or connected to a PC via the GPIB interface as descri bed in chapter 5 2 How to Configure a Network on page 55 and chapter 5 5 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC on page 66 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Manual operation via Remote Desktop Remote Desktop is a Windows application which can be used to access and con trol the instrument from a remote computer through a LAN connection While the R amp S FPS is in operation the instrument s graphical results and control elements are displayed on the remote computer and Remote De
55. ed by a blue frame diagram window table or is otherwise highlighted softkey marker etc Moving the focus is most easily done by selecting the ele ment in the display using the mouse pointer Alternatively use the Tab key on the on screen keyboard to move the focus from one element to the next on the display ae To move the focus between any displayed diagrams or tables in a window select the Change focus key The focus moves from the diagram to the first table to the next table etc and then back to the diagram within the same window 6 4 Entering Data Data can be entered in dialog boxes using an external keyboard or the keyboard of the controller PC 6 4 1 Entering Numeric Parameters If a field requires numeric input the keypad provides only numbers SEs iii Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 98 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Enter the parameter value using the keypad or change the currently used parameter value by using the rotary knob small steps or the UP or DOWN keys large steps in the soft front panel After entering the numeric value via keypad select the corresponding unit key The unit is added to the entry If the parameter does not require a unit confirm the entered value by select ing the ENTER key or any of the unit keys The editing line is highlighted in order to confirm the entry 6 4 2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters If a field requires alphanumeric inp
56. ed simply by dragging them to a new position on the screen possibly changing the layout of the other windows as well e All evaluation methods available for the currently selected measurement are displayed as icons in the evaluation bar If the evaluation bar contains more icons than can be displayed at once on the screen it can be scrolled verti cally The same evaluation method can be displayed in multiple windows simultaneously e New windows are added by dragging an evaluation icon from the evaluation bar to the screen The position of each new window depends on where you drop the evaluation icon in relation to the existing windows e All display configuration actions are only possible in SmartGrid mode When SmartGrid mode is activated the evaluation bar replaces the current softkey menu display When the SmartGrid mode is deactivated again the previous softkey menu display is restored e Background Information The SmartGrid Prncple 103 e How to Activate SmartGrid Meogdeeutvrgegeseget guerke E ANNedegESENEe EE AeEedegEeEN a ee 105 e How to Add a New Result WINdOW cccccssssessssseecccsssseeesssseeeesssseeanansees 106 e How to Close a Result WEIER eege EENS 106 e How to Arrange the Result WINGOWS ccccccesssseececcsssseeessseeeeessssseenansees 106 6 5 2 1 Background Information The SmartGrid Principle SmartGrid display During any positioning action the underlying SmartGrid is displayed Different colo
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58. emote Desktop Users Group on page 73 Note Administrator user accounts e g Instrument are automatically enabled for Remote Desktop a Select the Select Users button b Select the users or create new user accounts as described in chap ter 5 3 1 How to Create Users on page 62 c Select OK to confirm the settings 6 The R amp S FPS is now ready for connection setup with the Remote Desktop program of the controller How to Set Up Remote Desktop 5 6 2 How to Configure the Controller Remote Desktop Client With Windows 7 Remote Desktop Client is part of the operating system and can be accessed via Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Remote Desk top Connection For other versions of Windows Microsoft offers the Remote Desktop Client as an add on 1 Inthe Start menu of the controller select All Programs gt Accessories gt Remote Desktop Connection The Remote Desktop Connection dialog box is displayed 2 Select the Options gt gt button The dialog box is expanded to display the configuration data Remote Desktop Connection A Enter the name of the remote computer Computer 123456 S Username instrument You will be asked for credentials when you connect E Allow me to save credentials Connection settings Save the current connection settings to an RDP file or open a saved connection 3 Open the Experience tab R amp S FPS Controlling the
59. ents Soft Front Panel 6 Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode The R amp S FPS is completely remote controlled it does not provide a display for manual measurement control The miniature display on the front panel of the R amp S FPS allows only for very basic instrument configuration see chapter 4 Min iature Display on page 37 However although the R amp S FPS does not have a built in display for manual mea surement control it is possible to operate it interactively in manual mode using a graphical user interface on an external monitor or a controller PC It is recommended that you use the manual mode initially to get familiar with the instrument and its functions before using it in pure remote mode Thus this sec tion describes in detail how to operate the instrument manually using a controller PC and mouse or an external monitor mouse and keyboard It describes what kind of information is displayed in the diagram area how to use the soft front panel keys and other interface elements and how to use the Online Help e Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel T7 e Understanding the Display Information c cccccccsssssssssseseeceesssseenssseeeees 89 Changing the FOCUS essione iarain a a a Ea ee 98 Entering Dm EE 98 KE e 101 WEEN 109 6 1 Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel All tasks necessary to operate the instrument can be performed using the graphi cal user inter
60. ents En Internet Information Services IT 3 18 2019 11 Shortcut 2KB 4 Music EN Intemet Information Services IL 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2kB Pictures iSCSI Initiator 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2KB amp Videos A Local Security Policy 3 18 7013 11 Shortcut 2KB 8 In the Computer Management dialog box select Local Users and Groups Users on the left side How to Set Up Remote Desktop Ble Acten Wew Help SI xo RES Description Bukin account for administering Suk in account for quest acces t Member of amp Users Changes to a user s group membership Bemowa are not effective until the next time the user logs on 10 In the SecureUser Properties dialog box switch to the Member of tab and click Add Select this object type Groups Erom this location FPS OOK Enter the object names to select examples 11 In the Select Groups dialog box enter the Remote Desktop Users group and select OK How to Set Up Remote Desktop Member of A Remote Desktop Users Li Users Changes to a users group membership Remove are not effective until the next time the user logs on L Get C ae Gees 12 Select Apply 13 Select OK and close all dialog boxes 14 Reboot the R amp S FPS firmware so the changes become effective The new user e g SecureUser should now be able to access the R amp S FPS via RemoteDesktop Graphical User Interface Elem
61. enus or entries in the dis play Data Input Controls Type of key Description ESC key Exits the current function without storing changes ENTER key Stores the current entry and closes the edit mode DEL key Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Rear Panel View Status LEDs Indicate the instrument s operating status Table 3 1 Status LEDs Label Description EXT REF External reference connected and active WAIT FOR TRIGGER Measurement waiting for trigger WARNING Warning or system error Removable Solid State Disk SSD The removable solid state disk contains the instrument firmware and all measure ment data from the R amp S FPS allowing you to store the data securely in an exter nal location RF INPUT 50Q A device under test DUT can be connected to the R amp S FPS to provide RF input which is then analyzed The DUT is connected to the instrument s RF INPUT via a cable equipped with an appropriate connector The RF Input connector may be provided on the front or rear panel as requested by the customer Risk of instrument damage Do not overload the input For maximum allowed values see the data sheet For AC coupling a DC input voltage of 50 V must never be excee ded For DC coupling DC voltage must not be applied at the input In both cases noncompliance will destroy the input mixers 3 2 Rear Panel View This figure shows the rear panel view of the R amp S FPS The indi
62. er can be found on the rear panel of the instrument It is the third part of the device ID printed on the bar code sticker amp ID 1419 0035K02 1014411 ld Serial Number DHCP lt Network Switches between DHCP server available On or not available Off If a DHCP server is available in the network the IP address and subnet mask of the instru ment are obtained automatically from the DHCP server IP Address Network Defines the IP address The TCP IP protocol is preinstalled with the IP address 10 0 0 10 If the DHCP server is available DHCP On the setting is read only The IP address consists of four number blocks separated by dots Each block contains 3 numbers in maximum e g 100 100 100 100 but also one or two numbers are allowed in a block as an example see the preinstalled address Subnet Mask Network Defines the subnet mask The TCP IP protocol is preinstalled with the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 If the DHCP server is available DHCP On this setting is read only E Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 39 R amp S FPS Miniature Display The subnet mask consists of four number blocks separated by dots Each block contains 3 numbers in maximum e g 100 100 100 100 but also one or two numbers are allowed in a block as an example see the preinstalled address System commands Provides basic system functions Preset System commands When delivered the R amp S FPS has a default co
63. es 39 Bh EE 39 System CON ege 40 Dere EE 40 E IEN 40 Pe A sian eps estos sti nea aes eee 40 E ER EE A0 EE A0 L Enable NormalUser Disable Nommallser 41 L Enable SecureUser Disable SeCUreUSED cccecceccescecceccersersessaeeessarees 41 lee 42 L GPIB Address 42 Ee 42 Ets 42 NEEN 42 eege 42 BCEE 43 EE 43 Tei EE ge 43 RES UI cas 2 6 Aaa an ane OP Se ee eee ee er eer ee ee 43 BISP EE 43 EENEG 43 L Normal inverse color 43 EE 43 E Ce CC Eee teen eRe ee eee NENT nen TE Niner er tte rey 44 Mi EEN 44 BT A4 Ca varO ea e E E 44 Network Configures the settings for operation in a local area network LAN for example to control the instrument from a remote PC or use a network printer R amp S FPS Miniature Display NOTICE Risk of network problems All network parameters can be edited by the administrator Instrument user only Beware that changing the computer name has major effects in a network For details see chapter 5 Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely on page 47 Computer Name Network Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name but this name can be changed The naming conventions of Windows apply If too many characters and or numbers are entered an error message is displayed in the status line The default instrument name is a non case sensitive string with the following syn tax lt Type gt lt variant gt lt serial_number gt For example FPS13 123456 The serial numb
64. ew Chan nel tab A new tab is displayed for the new channel To change the application in an active channel 1 Select the tab of the channel you want to change 2 Select the MODE key 3 In the Mode dialog box select the new application to be displayed on the Replace Current Channel tab The selected application is displayed in the current channel 6 5 2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid Measurement results can be evaluated in many different ways for example graphically as summary tables statistical evaluations etc Each type of evalua tion is displayed in a separate window in the channel tab Up to 16 individual win dows can be displayed per measurement channel i e per tab To arrange the Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 102 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode EE diagrams and tables on the screen the Rohde amp Schwarz SmartGrid function helps you find the target position simply and quickly For details on evaluation methods see the User Manual Principally the layout of the windows on the screen is based on an underlying grid the SmartGrid However the SmartGrid is dynamic and flexible allowing for many different layout possibilities The SmartGrid functionality provides the fol lowing basic features e Windows can be arranged in columns or in rows or in a combination of both e Windows can be arranged in up to four rows and four columns e Windows are mov
65. face provided by the soft front panel a virtual front panel displayed on the external monitor or the Remote Desktop All measurement results are displayed Additionally the display provides status and setting information allows you to switch between various measurement tasks and provides access to all measurement functions R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode MultiView Spect Cemer Frequeacy e Att WT E ERr GE MI 1 249 02 dim 2 10 Mitz Stort 1001 pts he gt Ss ye ow a O e g nt AE te Rel Lm e Fig 6 1 Graphical user interface elements in the R amp S FPS s soft front panel Toolbar with standard application functions e g print save open file etc Tabs for individual measurement channels Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings Input field for measurement setting Softkeys for function access Window title bar with diagram specific trace information Measurement results area Diagram footer with diagram specific information depending on application Instrument status bar with error messages progress bar and date time display 0 Front panel with keys keypad navigation elements gt OONDOABRWDND A 6 1 1 Toolbar Standard functions can be performed via the icons in the toolbar at the top of the screen Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 78 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode You can hide the toolbar display in order
66. ge 25 GPIB Alternatively to connecting the R amp S FPS to a LAN the GPIB interface can be used to connect a remote PC GPIB Address GPIB Defines the GPIB address Values from 0 to 30 are allowed The default address is 20 LXI parameters On the R amp S FPS the LXI Class C functionality is already installed and enabled thus the instrument can be accessed via any web browser e g the Microsoft Internet Explorer for example to change the LAN settings using the LXI Web browser interface Note that LXI parameters are not available for the SecureUser or NormalUser accounts see Enable NormalUser Disable NormalUser on page 41 and Enable SecureUser Disable SecureUser on page 41 Version LXI parameters Displays the current LXI version on the R amp S FPS read only Features LXI parameters Displays the extended LXI features installed on the R amp S FPS read only Computer Name lt LXI parameters Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name but this name can be changed The naming conventions of Windows apply If too many characters and or numbers are entered an error message is displayed in the status line The default instrument name is a non case sensitive string with the following syn tax lt Type gt lt variant gt lt serial_number gt BEE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 42 R amp S FPS Miniature Display For example FPS13 123456 The serial number can be found on
67. ges for example when errors occur Furthermore it provides the following functions directly on the instrument e Configuring network settings including LXI and GPIB parameters e Performing selftests self alignment e Resetting the instrument to a predefined state e Changing display settings The miniature front panel display is meant as a service interface not for measurement display If the display fails for any reason switch the instru ment off and back on again to restore the display Note that any error messages caused by the Windows 7 operating system are not displayed on the miniature front panel display They are only visible on an external monitor or via RemoteDesktop from a controller PC Thus if operation of the R amp S FPS seems to fail for no obvious reason try connect ing a monitor or a controller PC to check for any messages awaiting confir mation or action See chapter 2 3 Connecting USB Devices on page 22 or chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 4 1 Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu The following functions and settings are available via the menu in the R amp S FPS s mini display Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu Some of the following functions are also available in manual mode via the softfrontpanel see the General Instrument Setup and Network and Remote Operation sections in the R amp S FPS User Manual E 38 Be EE 39 DEE ee 39 EE acerca caterer est
68. gures the R amp S instrument automati cally when the USB connection is established You do not have to enter an address string or install a separate driver USB address The used USB address string is USB lt vendor ID gt lt product ID gt lt serial number gt INSTR where e lt vendor ID gt is the vendor ID for Rohde A Schwarz OxOAAD e lt product ID gt is the product ID for the Rohde amp Schwarz instrument e lt serial number gt is the individual serial number on the rear of the instrument Table 5 2 Product IDs for R amp S FPS Instrument model Product ID FPS4 F9 FPS7 FA FPS13 FB FPS30 FC FPS40 FD Example USB 0x0AAD 0x00FB 100001 INSTR OxOAAD is the vendor ID for Rohde amp Schwarz OxOOFB is the product ID for the R amp S FPS13 100001 is the serial number of the particular instrument 5 1 4 VISA Libraries VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output func tions to communicate with instruments The I O channel LAN or TCP IP USB is selected at initialization time by means of the channel specific address string a eae Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 54 How to Configure a Network VISA resource string indicated in table 5 1 or by an appropriately defined VISA alias short name A VISA installation is a prerequisite for remote control using the following interfa ces e chapter 5 1 1 LAN Interface on page 50
69. hing the instrument off 1 Press the POWER key on the front panel of the R amp S FPS Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 15 Windows Operating System 2 Change the AC power switch on the rear panel to position O or disconnect the instrument from the AC power supply The R amp S FPS changes into off mode 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 Fur thermore program data may be lost Press the Power key first to shut down the application properly 2 2 Windows Operating System The instrument contains the Windows 7 operating system which has been config ured according to the instrument s features and needs Changes in the system setup are only required when peripherals like keyboard or a printer are installed or if the network configuration does not comply with the default settings After the R amp S FPS is started the operating system boots and the instrument firmware is started automatically To ensure that the instrument software functions properly certain rules must be adhered to concerning the operating system Risk of causing instrument unusability The instrument is equipped with the Windows 7 operating system Addi tional software can therefore be installed on the instrument The use and installation of additional software may impair instrument function Thus run only progra
70. ing the icon on the toolbar of the R amp S FPS Getting Started This manual is delivered with the instrument in printed form and in PDF format on the CD ROM It provides the information needed to set up and start working with the instrument Basic operations and handling are described Safety information is also included The Getting Started manual in various languages is also available for download from the Rohde amp Schwarz website on the R amp S FPS product page at hitp www rohde schwarz com product FPS html User Manuals User manuals are provided for the base unit and each additional firmware appli cation The user manuals are available in PDF format in printable form on the Docu mentation CD ROM delivered with the instrument In the user manuals all instru ment functions are described in detail Furthermore they provide a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples The user manual for the base unit provides basic information on operating the R amp S FPS in general and the Spectrum application in particular Furthermore the software functions that enhance the basic functionality for various applications are described here An introduction to remote control is provided as well as informa tion on maintenance instrument interfaces and troubleshooting EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 6 R amp S FPS Preface In the individual application manuals the specific instr
71. instrument the original packaging should be used If you do not have the original packaging use sufficient padding to pre vent the instrument from moving around inside the box Pack the instru ment in antistatic wrap to protect it from electrostatic charging e Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects during transportation The carrying handles at the front and side of the casing are designed to lift or carry the instrument Do not apply an excessive external force to the handles Observe the information on transporting heavy instruments in the basic safety instructions included at the front of the printed manual and on the supplied CD ROM 2 1 2 Accessory List The instrument comes with the following accessories e Power cable e Getting Started printed manual e R amp S FPS User Documentation CD Rom 2 1 3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument The R amp S FPS is designed for use under laboratory conditions either on a bench top or in a rack Putting into Operation Bench Top Operation If the R amp S FPS is operated on a bench top the surface should be flat The instru ment 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 may fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted This may cause damage or injury e Fold the feet completely in or completely out t
72. instrument by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to it through a network Rohde amp Schwarz highly recom mends the use of the firewall on your instrument R amp S instruments are ship ped with the Windows firewall enabled and preconfigured in such a way that all ports and connections for remote control are enabled For more details on firewall configuration see the R amp S White Paper Malware Protection available at http www rohde schwarz com appnote 1EF73 and the Win dows 7 help system 5 2 1 How to Connect the Instrument to the Network There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument e A non dedicated network Ethernet connection from the instrument to an existing network made with an ordinary RJ 45 network cable The instrument is assigned an IP address and can coexist with a computer and with other hosts on the same network e A dedicated network connection Point to point connection between the instrument and a single computer made with a crossover RJ 45 network cable The computer must be equipped with a network adapter and is directly connected to the instrument The use of hubs switches or gateways is not required however data transfer is still performed using the TCP IP protocol An IP address has to be assigned to the instrument and the computer see chapter 5 2 2 How to Assign the IP Address on page 57 Note As the R amp S FPS uses a 1 GBit LAN a crossover cable is not neces
73. inter When printing a file the instrument checks whether a printer is connected and turned on and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed If required printer driver installation is initiated A printer driver needs to be installed only once To install a printer select Start gt Control Panel gt Devices and Printers gt Add a printer To access the Windows operating system press the Windows key on the external keyboard You can load updated and improved driver versions or new drivers from an instal lation disk USB memory stick or another external storage medium If the instru ment is integrated in a network you can also install driver data stored in a net work directory Select Start gt Control Panel gt Devices and Printers gt Device Manager gt Update Device drivers to install the driver 2 4 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test During instrument start the installed hardware is checked against the cur rent firmware version to ensure the hardware is supported If not an error message is displayed WWRONG_FW and you are asked to update the firmware Until the firmware version is updated self alignment fails For details refer to the R amp S FPS User Manual Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 23 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use Furthermore it may be necessary to align the data to a reference source by per forming a self alignment when strong temperature changes occur Oper
74. isplay scssseeee 44 4 3 Configuring the Display SettingS ccccccseeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 45 5 Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely ccccssssssesseeeees 47 5 1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols cccssssessseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 48 5 2 How to Configure a Network ceesseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 55 5 3 How to Log on to the Network cccccseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 62 Bees Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 7 How to Share Directories only with Microsoft Networks 65 How to Start a Remote Control Session from ab een 66 How to Set Up Remote Dest eieie t Eeer 66 Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode 77 Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel 77 Understanding the Display Information 00seeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 89 Changing TE 98 Entering 07 Lc eee eee eee eee 98 Displaying RESUS Zeesteugeessgkeetrees gegeee reene eege gege 101 Getting TT E 109 Obtaining Technical Suppott cceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 112 It Ch aiiai iiini anaa vusounaenatteneasianene ranean reseeveutaesncaetetes 114 Key Features 1 Preface 1 1 Key Features The R amp S FPS Signal and Spectrum Analyzer sets standards in RF performance and usability Outstanding key features are e Unmatched phase noise e Excellent dynamic range e High
75. l VA ceca cxastiserl eoun ann ARSE 51 R Rackmounting E 14 RBW channel setting en 91 Rear panel EEN Ze Eege EN REDO LE 85 REF INPUT CONNECION assii r 33 Ref Level channel setting 88 91 Remote control Interfaces 2 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessenaaes 48 ProtOCOlS een a 48 Remote Desktop ccccseeceeceeeeeeees 48 66 CHEN EE 69 Ending SESSION E 71 Setting up a connection 008 71 Setting up controller nn 69 Setting up Instrument 67 Remote operation Deactivating the instrument 73 E STEE 61 Setting P eegene eege 47 Ee 66 Restricted operation Secure USEF mode sceccceetereesteees 27 Restrictions ele E 26 Results Displaying siichessicsussediontaneanreicsadortaniand 101 RF Input CONNE CHOP cee cee cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee 31 32 RF OVLD ETOT eee 97 RF OVLD status display ceee 97 RM trace information ceeeeeeee 94 S SA trace Information 93 Saving Classified data e gvesestsgertsrgugretueg 26 Searching In NOI Diera an 110 Secure user mode Activating deactivating eeeeeeeen 27 Background information 006 25 EOGI EEN 18 Redirecting storage 2 2 ceeeeeee 26 Restricted operation ccccee 27 Self alignment data eee 27 SecureUSer a 27 41 Self alignment Secure user mode EE 27 Sequencer sasidicessatcissncecnncesasnnientbinanensosnnans 91 EENEG ee 17
76. ls at the same time although they can only be performed asynchronously For each channel a separate tab is displayed on the screen In order to switch from one channel display to another simply select the corresponding tab MultiView SS Spectrum 3 Spectrum 2 Ref Level 0 00 dBm RBW 1 MHz Att VBW 3 MHz Mode FFT The Ef icon on the tab label indicates that the displayed trace no longer matches the current instrument settings This may be the case for exam ple if a trace is frozen and the instrument settings are changed As soon as a new measurement is performed the icon disappears An orange IQ in MSRA mode only indicates that the results displayed in the MSRA application s no longer match the data captured by the MSRA Master The IQ disappears after the results in the application s are refreshed Alternatively if many tabs are displayed select the tab selection list icon at the right end of the channel bar and select the channel you want to switch to from the list Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 90 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Channel specific settings Beneath the channel name information on channel specific settings for the mea surement are displayed in the channel bar A bullet next to the setting indicates that user defined settings are used not automatic settings A green bullet indi cates this setting is valid and the measurement is correct A red bullet in
77. mote Desktop Erer GOE gt Control Panel gt System and Securiy vlnll Search Control Panel Control Panel Home Action Center tre Review your computer s e Sytem end Zeng Change User Account Network and Internet Troubleshoot common c Hardware and Sound n E Windows Firewall Programs Check firewall status A User Accounts System Appearance and EN mount of RAM ang See K Clock Language and Region SEET Windows Update Tum automatic updating Power Options Click an option and then specify who can connect f needed Dont allow connections to this computer Require a password when Change when the comp Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop fess secure Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication more secure L o IL Ges JI en Backup and Restor Back up your computer amp Administrative Tool Free up disk space Create and format har Help me choose 4 Inthe Remote tab in the Remote Desktop area activate the Allow con nections from computers running Remote Desktop option 5 Define which users are to be given access to the R amp S FPS via Remote Desk top If the secure user mode is deactivated the SecureUser account is also deactivated Thus the procedure described here will not work for the Secure User Instead see chapter 5 6 5 How to Add or Remove Users to the R
78. ms that Rohde amp Schwarz has tested for compatibility with the instrument software The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows 7 have been adapted to the instrument Existing instrument software must always be modified using only update software released by Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S FPS Preparing for Use The following program packages have been tested e Symantec Endpoint Security Virus protection software e FileShredder for reliable deletion of files on the hard disk Error message display Note that any error messages caused by the Windows 7 operating system are only visible on an external monitor or via RemoteDesktop from a con troller PC Thus if operation of the R amp S FPS seems to fail for no obvious reason try connecting a monitor or a controller PC to check for any mes sages awaiting confirmation or action See chapter 2 3 Connecting USB Devices on page 22 or chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 2 2 1 Virus Protection Users must take appropriate steps to protect their instruments from infection Beside the use of strong firewall settings and regularly scanning any removable storage device used with a Rohde amp Schwarz instrument it is also recommended that anti virus software be installed on the instrument While Rohde amp Schwarz does NOT recommend running anti virus software in the background on access mode on Windows based instruments due to potentiall
79. n are used as follows e The Negotiation configuration field provides different Ethernet speed and duplex mode settings In general the Auto Detect mode is sufficient e ICMP Ping must be enabled to use the ping utility e VXI 11 is the protocol that is used to detect the instrument in the LAN According to the standard LXI devices must use VXI 11 to provide a detection mechanism other additional detection mechanisms are permitted e mDNS and DNS SD are two additional protocols Multicast DNS and DNS Service Discovery They are used for device communication in zero configura tion networks working without DNS and DHCP Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 60 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely Ping Client Ping is a utility that verifies the connection between the LXl compliant instrument and another device The ping command uses the ICMP echo request and echo reply packets to determine whether the LAN connection is functional Ping is use ful for diagnosing IP network or router failures The ping utility is not password protected To initiate a ping between the LXl compliant instrument and a second connected device 1 Enable ICMP Ping on the Advanced LAN Configuration web page enabled after an LCI 2 Enter the IP address of the second device without the ping command and without any further parameters into the Destination Address field e g 10 113 10 203 3 Select Submit 5 2 4 How to Ch
80. n on operat ing conditions that will prevent damage to the instrument The instrument s data sheet may contain additional operating conditions Risk of electrostatic discharge ESD Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to the electronic compo nents of the instrument and the device under test DUT ESD is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instru ment s test ports To prevent ESD use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself to the ground or use a conductive floor mat and heel strap combi nation For details refer to the safety instructions delivered in electronic format on the documentation CD ROM Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instru ment and to connected devices Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument Putting into Operation All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unim peded The minimum distance from the wall is 10 cm 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 correctly connected and are not overloaded EMI impact on measurement results Electromagnetic interferen
81. n the Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed Enter the command C R_S INSTR USER AUTOLOGIN REG Press the ENTER key to confirm The automatic login function is reactivated It will be applied the next time the instrument is rebooted SSE a a Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 20 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use Switching users when using the automatic login function Which user account is used is defined during login However you can also switch the user account to be used when the automatic login function is active 1 jie Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2 In the Start menu select the arrow next to the Shut down button and then Log off The Login dialog box is displayed in which you can enter the different user account name and password 2 2 4 Accessing the Start Menu ier The Windows Start menu provides access to the Windows 7 functionality and installed programs To open the Start menu select the Windows icon on the R amp S FPS toolbar or press the Windows key or the CTRL ESC key combination on the external keyboard All necessary system settings can be defined in the Start gt Control Panel menu for required settings refer to the Windows 7 documentation and to the hardware description 2 2 5 Accessing the Windows Task Bar The Windows task bar also provides quick access to commonly used programs
82. nel are displayed press the F6 key on the controller pc or external keyboard to access the virtual sys tem keys Select the SETUP key and then the Display softkey 3 Select the Displayed Items tab gt Select Front Panel On or Mini Front Panel On SEENEN 83 el 83 Bc eee meee ne ee eee er eee ere eee meer eee ee 86 Navigation Controls lt cccsiissesesssscecneescnsseenesnenseeadsnsaeneenseneendenexseeeensnceenestess 86 6 1 3 1 SYSTEM Keys Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel The virtual SYSTEM keys set the instrument to a defined state change basic set tings and provide print and display functions A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R amp S FPS User Manual Table 6 2 SYSTEM keys SYSTEM key Assigned functions PRESET Resets the instrument to the default state MODE Provides the selection between applications SETUP Kc Provides basic instrument configuration functions e g e Reference frequency external internal e Date time display configuration e Firmware update and enabling of options e Information about instrument configuration incl firmware ver sion and system error messages e Service support functions Switches between the on screen keyboard display at the top of the screen at the bottom of the screen off Ee Switches between maximized and split tiled display of the focused area Tile
83. nels The virtual Front Panel provides static function keys to access basic instru ment functions and softkey menus as well as a keypad and navigation keys Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 80 Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel lt gt ROHDE amp SCHWARZ SIGNAL ANALYZER Fig 6 2 Front panel elements 1 System keys 2 Function keys 3 Keypad 4 Navigation keys The measurement and instrument functions and settings can be accessed by selecting the corresponding keys in the front panel To activate a key select the key in the display using the mouse pointer The virtual front panel is displayed by default when you connect an external moni tor or use Remote Desktop with the R amp S FPS To toggle the front panel display press the F6 key on the controller PC or an external keyboard Mini Front Panel The Mini Front Panel displays only the basic system and function keys in a detached dialog box that can be moved around the screen Graphical User Interface Elements Soft Front Panel AMPT PEAK SCALE SEARCH See i INPUT RUN RUN OUTPUT SINGLE CONT EZ ER Tile Max Toggle Close Panel Fig 6 3 Mini Front Panel You can close the window by selecting Close Panel or the key combination ALT M be aware of the keyboard language defined in the operating system To display the front panel or mini front panel 1 If neither the default front panel nor the mini front pa
84. nfiguration You can restore this defined initial state at any time as a known starting point for measurements This is often recommendable as a first step in troubleshooting when unusual measure ment results arise Remote command RST or SYSTem PRESet Self align System commands Starts recording correction data for the instrument If the correction data acquisi tion fails or if the correction values are deactivated a corresponding message is displayed in the status field Selftest System commands If the R amp S FPS fails you can perform a self test of the instrument to identify any defective modules Once the self test is started all modules are checked consecutively and the test result is displayed LAN Reset System commands Resets the LAN configuration to its default settings LCI function According to the LXI standard an LCI must set the following parameters to a default state Parameter Value TCP IP Mode DHCP Auto IP Address Dynamic DNS Enabled ICMP Ping Enabled Password for LAN configuration LxiWeblfc Reboot System commands Reboots the instrument including the operating system Bee Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 40 R amp S FPS Miniature Display Enable NormalUser Disable NormalUser System commands Activates or deactivates the NormalUser account The NormalUser can only be activated by a user with administrator rights If enabled the R amp S F
85. nput SOO risian 31 32 TRIGGER INPUT OUTPUT 34 USB E 30 35 D DC channel bar scictuieicesiuscscdaciirseelansintaacs 92 DHCP sescissicecerasinanpiinnanindsemeanieniaiinss 39 57 Diagram area Channel settings srsssiiiisirsssisssserssserss 91 Status display oeroet iann 95 Trace information cccceeeeeee 93 Diagrami footer ceinen 95 Display Changing see User Manual 108 Deactivating see User Manual 108 Evaluation bar 106 Information cccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 89 SmartGrid sisssecestssscsrderasiaebervadeiunanss 102 Display E 45 Changing see User Manual 108 Display Port CONNEC OT gek reniras 34 Display theme Selecting see User Manual 108 DVI CONNE CHOP 0 0 00 ec cee eeeeeeetceceeeeeeeesssetteaees 34 E Electrostatic discharge 0 cceseeccnee 10 Entenng enee Eege 98 Error OG E 112 Error messages see User Manual 0 0 cccetceeneeeees 96 CH 96 Errors IF VLD iineoa N 97 LOUN IEN 97 NO REP serciteatreni aeeencnumnabieaaetedaeiens 97 OVEN ME 97 RF OVED WE 97 UNCAL eteeieegeseeeggdeegere Euren 97 WRONG FWY sicsicisisssceetanrguuctnnansnaiensanas 97 ESD EE 10 Evaluation Modes adding saaeoaaeaeoeneeeeee00 106 Evaluation bar USIN gea renee reer etre Tere 106 EXREF status display 97 EXT REF Status MESSAGE E 96 Ext Gen channel bar ceseceeeees 93 External monito
86. o ensure stability of the instrument Never shift the instrument when the feet are folded out e When the feet are folded out do not work under the instrument or place anything underneath e The feet can break if they are overloaded The overall load on the fol ded out feet must not exceed 500 N F lt 500 N R amp S FPS Preparing for Use Risk of injury and instrument damage if stacking instruments A stack of instruments may tilt over and cause injury Furthermore the instruments at the bottom of the stack may be damaged due to the load imposed by the instruments on top Observe the following instructions when stacking instruments e Never stack more than three instruments If you need to stack more than three instruments install them in a rack e The overall load imposed on the lowest instrument must not exceed 500 N e All instruments must have the same dimensions width and length e lf the instruments have foldable feet fold them in completely Correct Too many instruments Different dimensions Feet folded out Rackmounting The R amp S FPS can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit Order No see data sheet The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit Risk of instrument damage in a rack An insufficient airflow can cause the instrument to overheat which may dis turb the operation and e
87. ome additional virtual keys are provided for data input in dialog boxes and input fields Table 6 6 Data input keys Type of key Description ESC key Closes all kinds of dialog boxes if the edit mode is not active Quits the edit mode if the edit mode is active In dialog boxes that contain a Cancel button it activates that button For Edit dialog boxes the following mechanism is used e If data entry has been started it retains the original value and closes the dialog box e If data entry has not been started or has been completed it closes the dialog box BACKSPACE key If an alphanumeric entry has already been started this key dele tes the character to the left of the cursor ENTER key e Concludes the entry of dimensionless entries The new value is accepted e With other entries this key can be used instead of the Hz dB unit key e Ina dialog box selects the default or focussed element 6 1 4 On screen Keyboard The on screen keyboard is an additional means of interacting with the instrument without having to connect an external keyboard Bksp Home End Insert PrtScn Options The on screen keyboard display can be switched on and off as desired using the On Screen Keyboard function key beneath the screen Ko SEET Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 88 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode When you press this key the display switches between the following
88. options e Keyboard displayed at the top of the screen e Keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen e No keyboard displayed You can use the TAB key on the on screen keyboard to move the focus from one field to another in dialog boxes 6 2 Understanding the Display Information The following figure shows a measurement diagram during manual analyzer oper ation All different information areas are labeled They are explained in more detail in the following sections MultiView Spectrum 1 Ref Level 0 00 d m RBW 3 MHz Att 10dB SWT Sms VBW 3MHz Mode Auto Sweep 1 Frequency Sweep NI d t d Oly j ne CF 4 0 GHz 1001 pts 800 0 MHz Span 8 0 GHz U Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 89 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode WEE ee ee ey 1 Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings 2 3 Window title bar with diagram specific trace information 4 Diagram area with marker information 5 Diagram footer with diagram specific information depending on measurement application 6 Instrument status bar with error messages progress bar and date time display br RE 90 Window US 93 e Trace Information in Window Title Bar 93 peard ee eeng 94 e Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footel cccccccsssssseeeeeeeees 95 e Instrument and Status Information 95 Emor EE 96 6 2 1 Channel Bar Using the R amp S FPS you can handle several different measurement tasks chan ne
89. ork card can be operated with the following interfaces e 10 Mbit s Ethernet IEEE 802 3 e 100 Mbit s Ethernet IEEE 802 3u e 1Gbit s Ethernet IEEE 802 3ab For remote control via a network the PC and the instrument must be connected via the LAN interface to a common network with TCP IP network protocol They are connected using a commercial RJ45 cable shielded or unshielded twisted pair category 5 The TCP IP network protocol and the associated network ser vices are preconfigured on the instrument Software for instrument control and the VISA program library must be installed on the controller VISA library Instrument access is usually achieved from high level programming platforms using VISA as an intermediate abstraction layer VISA encapsulates the low level VXI GPIB LAN or USB function calls and thus makes the transport interface transparent for the user See chapter 5 1 4 VISA Libraries on page 54 for details The R amp S FPS supports various LAN protocols such as LXI RSIB raw socket or the newer HiSLIP protocol IP address Only the IP address or a valid DNS host name is required to set up the connec tion The host address is part of the VISA resource string used by the programs to identify and control the instrument The VISA resource string has the form TCPIP host address LAN device name INSTR or Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 50 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols TCPIP host addres
90. ote Control Output PCle Connectors Two PCle output connectors are provided to control connected devices remotely from the R amp S FPS for example as external tracking generators Note that these connectors cannot be used for input to control the R amp S FPS remotely from a PC for example For details on controlling an external generator via the PCle connectors see the R amp S FPS User Manual 3 2 6 TRIGGER INPUT OUTPUT The female TRG IN connector for external trigger or gate input is used to control the measurement by means of an external signal The voltage levels can range from 0 5 to 3 5 V The default value is 1 4 V The typical input impedance is 10 kQ The female BNC TRG AUX connector can be used to receive a second external signal or to provide a signal to another device The signal is TTL compatible 0 V 5 V You can control the connector usage in the Trigger settings TRIG key 3 2 7 IF VIDEO OUTPUT The female BNC connector can be used for various outputs e Intermediate frequency IF output of approximately 20 MHz e Video output 1V Which output is provided is defined in the software INPUT OUTPUT key For details see the User Manual 3 2 8 DISPLAY PORT and DVI You can connect an external monitor or other display device to the R amp S FPS to operate the instrument from a remote PC see also chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 BEES Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 34 Rear
91. ow to Log on to the Network 5 3 3 How to Activate or Deactivate the Automatic Login Mech anism In order to activate or deactivate the automatic login mechanism on the R amp S FPS a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 Deactivating the automatic login mechanism When shipped the instrument is already configured to automatically log on under Windows 7 To deactivate the automatic login mechanism perform the following steps 1 ZS Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2 Inthe Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed 3 Enter the command C R_S INSTR USER NO_ AUTOLOGIN REG 4 Select the ENTER key to confirm The automatic login mechanism is deactivated The next time you switch on the instrument you are prompted to enter your user name and password before the firmware is started Reactivating the automatic login mechanism 1 ie Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2 Inthe Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed 3 Enter the command C R_S INSTR USER AUTOLOGIN REG 4 Select the ENTER key to confirm How to Share Directories only with Microsoft Networks The automatic login mechanism is reactivated It will be applied the next time the instr
92. p width in the case of a numeric entry e Shifts the selection bar within focussed areas e g lists e Shifts markers limit lines etc on the screen e Moves the scroll bar vertically if the scroll bar is focussed e Acts like the ENTER key when it is selected To simulate the use of a rotary knob use the keys displayed beneath the arrow keys Table 6 5 Rotary know simulation keys Icon Function EI Turn left Enter Turn right Navigation keys The virtual navigation keys can be used alternatively to the rotary knob to navi gate through dialog boxes diagrams or tables Arrow Up Arrow Down Keys The lt arrow up gt or lt arrow down gt keys do the following e n a numeric edit dialog box increase or decrease the instrument parameter e Ina list scroll forward and backward through the list entries e n a table move the selection bar vertically e In windows or dialog boxes with vertical scroll bar move the scroll bar Arrow Left Arrow Right Keys The lt arrow left gt or lt arrow right gt keys do the following e n an alphanumeric edit dialog box move the cursor e Ina list scroll forward and backward through the list entries e Ina table move the selection bar horizontally e In windows or dialog boxes with horizontal scroll bar move the scroll bar BEE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 87 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Data input keys S
93. r CONNECHOSS 0 ccc ceeceeceecceeeceseeeeseueeeeeaees 34 External reference Status MESSAGE E 96 F Firmware updates see User Manual 9 Focus CHANGING esns 98 Focus area Switching between windows 83 Front Panel Displaying see User Manual 108 Front Panels USING BE 80 Pre channel DAN hosierdursuntensstactenstonescids 92 Function keys Details see User Manual 0anaa000n 83 OVELVIEW 00 cece ceeceececeseeeeeceeeueeeseseueaesees 83 FXD marker functions sssseeeeeeeeeeea 95 G GAT channel bar 92 SR ee iene 50 Address osaeceeereerierreren 42 61 Characteristics c eee eee cesses 53 Remote control interface 066 48 Graphical user interface OVEIVICW cece cee ceececeseeeeeeeesueeeceeeeeaeeees 77 H Help 109 Search lg e EE 110 USINO EE 110 Hiding Screen elements see User Manual 108 ea bo aera een EE 50 PPFOO Clic nccecaceceuacevescctesateutacncuceeeuacees 52 Resource SUNG sisiiatncccrcccssactcoencnenienvadin 50 l IEC IEEE bus see GIRA 50 IECWIN ACCESSIN E 21 IF OVLD ENOT siriane E 97 IF OVLD status display 0 eeeeee 97 IF VIDEO DEMOD Connector 00ceceeeseeesesesteeseeeeeeeees 34 INPUT OVLD status display 97 Instrument Settings see User Manual asaaannoeeaaeeeeeneeneeena 45 Interfaces CSP IB eeir arire ER 53 CAN EE 50 USB Sramana a 54 IP ACCESS iscoe sess ssvsnservnstonsaeereese
94. re distinguished 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 quotation marks 2 Putting into Operation Preparing for Use Putting laten E 9 Windows Operating SV GU oz csacxsacvcveeraceesacesaccsicesassebscucesusesuseousseieiaatnaeveseeesd 16 Connecting USB DeVICES essssseccecsssseensseseecesssseeasssseeeessssseanaasseeseessaegs 22 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self TeSt ccccsssssssseceeessssseessseeeees 23 Checking the Supplied OPUONS 2 ccs00c0sessiesosvsieesssusasesasueaiesceevestvestevateraaseess 25 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode 25 2 1 Putting into Operation This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R amp S FPS for the first time Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock fire personal injury or damage e Do not open the instrument casing e Read and observe the Basic Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual or on the documentation CD ROM in addition to the safety instructions in the following sections Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions Risk of instrument damage Note that the general safety instructions also contain informatio
95. ribution function CCDF Third order intercept point TOI AM modulation depth AM Mod Depth MEAS CONFIG Provides access to measurement configuration LINES Configures display lines and limit lines INPUT OUTPUT Displays softkeys for input output functions Measurement start functions RUN SINGLE RUN CONT Starts a single new measurement Single Sweep Mode Starts a continuous measurement Continuous Sweep Mode Function execution UNDO Reverts last operation REDO Repeats previously reverted operation UNDO REDO keys e The virtual UNDO key reverts the previously performed action i e the status before the previous action is retrieved The undo function is useful for example if you are performing a zero span measurement with several markers and a limit line defined and accidentally click the ACP softkey In this case very many settings would be lost How ES e U T Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 85 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode ever if you select UNDO immediately afterwards the previous status is retrieved i e the zero span measurement and all settings e The virtual REDO key repeats the previously reverted action i e the most recently performed action is repeated The UNDO function is not available after a PRESET or RECALL opera tion When these functions are used the history of previous actions is deleted
96. rker table In addition to the marker information displayed within the diagram grid a separate marker table may be displayed beneath the diagram This table provides the fol lowing information for all active markers Type Marker type N normal D delta T temporary internal Ref Reference for delta markers Tre Trace to which the marker is assigned X value x value of the marker Y value y value of the marker Func Activated marker or measurement function Func Result Result of the active marker or measurement function EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 94 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode The functions are indicated with the following abbreviations FXD Fixed reference marker PHNoise Phase noise measurement CNT Signal count TRK Signal tracking NOlse Noise measurement MDepth AM modulation depth TOI Third order intercept measurement 6 2 5 Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footer The diagram footer beneath the diagram contains the following information depending on the current application Label Information CF Center frequency Span Frequency span frequency domain display ms Time per division time domain display Pts Number of sweep points or rounded number of currently displayed points in Zoom mode 6 2 6 Instrument and Status Information Global instrument settings the instrument
97. rs and frames indicate the possible new positions The position in the Smart Grid where you drop the window determines its position on the screen EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 103 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode MultiView Spectrum Bei Level 0 00 dBm Att at SWT S3ms Fig 6 4 Moving a window in SmartGrid mode The brown area indicates the possible drop area for the window i e the area in which the window can be placed A blue area indicates the approximate layout of the window as it would be if the icon were dropped at the current position The frames indicate the possible destinations of the new window with respect to the existing windows above below right left or replacement as illustrated in If an existing window would be replaced the drop area is highlighted in a darker color shade Positioning the window The screen can be divided into up to four rows Each row can be split into up to four columns where each row can have a different number of columns However rows always span the entire width of the screen and may not be interrupted by a column A single row is available as the drop area for the window in the Smart Grid The row can be split into columns or a new row can be inserted above or below the existing row if the maximum of 4 has not yet been reached Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 104 Displaying Results Fig 6 5 SmartGrid window positions 1 Insert
98. rument in Manual Mode Icon Description D Help displays context sensitive help topic for currently selected element Print immediately prints the current display screenshot as configured In SmartGrid mode only Exit SmartGrid mode x 6 1 2 Softkeys Softkeys are virtual keys provided by the software Softkeys are dynamic i e depending on the selected function key a different list of softkeys is displayed on the right side of the screen A list of softkeys for a certain function key is also called a menu Softkeys can either perform a specific function or open a dialog box The More softkey indicates that the menu contains more softkeys than can be displayed at once on the screen When selected it displays the next set of soft keys Recognizing the softkey status by color A softkey is highlighted orange when its associated dialog box is open If itis a toggle softkey the current state is highlighted blue If an instrument function is not available temporarily due to a specific setting the associated softkey is deactiva ted and its text is colored gray Some softkeys belong to a certain firmware option If this option is not installed in your instrument the associated softkeys are not displayed You can hide the softkey display in order to enlarge the display area for the measurement results Setup gt Display gt Displayed Items See the User Manual for details 6 1 3 Front Pa
99. s port SOCKET where e TCPIP designates the network protocol used e host address is the IP address or host name of the device e LAN device name defines the protocol and the instance number of a sub instrument inst0 selects the VXI 11 protocol default hislip0 selects the newer HiSLIP protocol e INSTR indicates the instrument resource class optional e port determines the used port number e SOCKET indicates the raw network socket resource class Example e Instrument has the IP address 192 1 2 3 the valid resource string using VXI 11 protocol is MCPLP 41921 2341 INSTR e A raw socket connection can be established using TCOCPIP 11921 265225025 SOCKET Identifying instruments in a network If several instruments are connected to the network each instrument has its own IP address and associated resource string The controller identifies these instruments by means of the resource string For details on configuring the LAN connection see chapter 5 2 How to Config ure a Network on page 55 e VXI 11 ProtOColl cccccecceceecceccecsececcecseccecsenseceecseneseecsessaeseccensaceeccnsenaesenss 51 HiSLIP Dt BEE 52 e Socket COnmNUINICAU OM svscscvecsicciescteidievessiciers ndestbivebese hueee Nase ee ih 52 5 1 1 1 VXI 11 Protocol The VXI 11 standard is based on the ONC RPC Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call protocol which in turn relies on TCP IP as the network transport layer
100. sary due to Auto MDI X functionality gt To establish a non dedicated network connection connect a commercial RJ 45 cable to one of the LAN ports To establish a dedicated connection connect a crossover RJ 45 cable between the instrument and a single PC If the instrument is connected to the LAN Windows 7 automatically detects the network connection and activates the required drivers The network card can be operated with a 1 GBit Ethernet IEEE 802 3u interface SSS aaa LMR Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 56 R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely a eee ee ee eee ee 5 2 2 How to Assign the IP Address Depending on the network capacities the TCP IP address information for the instrument can be obtained in different ways If the network supports dynamic TCP IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP all address information can be assigned auto matically If the network does not support DHCP or if the instrument is set to use alter nate TCP IP configuration the addresses must be set manually By default the instrument is configured to use dynamic TCP IP configuration and obtain all address information automatically This means that it is safe to establish a physical connection to the LAN without any previous instrument configuration Risk of network errors Connection errors can affect the entire network If your network does not support DHCP or if you choose to disable
101. sary opens a document with a glossary of terms related to the LXI standard 5 2 3 1 LAN Configuration The LAN configuration consists of three parts e IP configuration provides all mandatory LAN parameters R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely e Advanced LAN Configuration provides LAN settings that are not declared mandatory by the LXI standard e Ping Client provides the ping utility to verify the connection between the instrument and other devices IP Configuration The LAN Configuration gt IP configuration web page displays all mandatory LAN parameters and allows their modification The TCP IP Mode configuration field controls how the IP address for the instru ment gets assigned see also chapter 5 2 2 How to Assign the IP Address on page 57 For the manual configuration mode the static IP address subnet mask and default gateway are used to configure the LAN The automatic configu ration mode uses DHCP server or Dynamic Link Local Addressing Automatic IP to obtain the instrument IP address Changing the LXI password Changing the LAN configuration is password protected The default pass word is LxiWeblifc notice upper and lower case characters To check or change the LXI password using the R amp S FPS s mini display navigate to LXI parameters gt Password Advanced LAN Configuration The LAN Configuration gt Advanced LAN Configuration parameters in the LXI web configuratio
102. sensitivity even at low frequencies e High measurement rates and fast sweep times with sweep rates up to 1000 sweeps per second e Multiple measurement applications can be run and displayed in parallel e Integrated support of R amp S NRP Zxx power sensors For a detailed specification refer to the data sheet Due to these features the R amp S FPS is ideal for various measurement tasks for instance e Measuring oscillators for radar and communications applications due to the low phase noise e Identifying and analyzing spurious emissions due to the large spurious free dynamic range and low DANL e Measuring harmonics due to integrated highpass filters e Measuring wide band modulated or frequency agile signals due to the large bandwidth e Detecting errors caused by interaction between signals by measuring multiple standards simultaneously 1 2 Documentation Overview The user documentation for the R amp S FPS consists of the following parts e Printed Getting Started manual R amp S FPS Preface e Online Help system on the instrument e Documentation CD ROM with Getting Started User Manuals for base unit and firmware applications Service Manual Release Notes Data sheet and product brochures Online Help The Online Help is embedded in the instrument s firmware It offers quick con text sensitive access to the complete information needed for operation and pro gramming Online help is available us
103. sktop provides access to all of the applications files and network resources of the instrument Thus remote manual operation of the instrument is possible The following tasks can be performed using Remote Desktop e Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel e Printout of measurement results directly from the controller e Storage of measured data on the controller s hard disk This documentation provides basic instructions on setting up the Remote Desktop for the R amp S FPS For details refer to the Windows 7 operating system documen tation 5 1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The instrument supports different interfaces and protocols for remote control The following table gives an overview Table 5 1 Remote control interfaces and protocols Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Inter Protocols VISA address string Remarks face Local e HiSLIP High Speed LAN Instrument Protocol ALAN connector is located Area IVI 6 1 on the rear panel of the Network TCPIP host address hislip0O INSTR instrument LAN e vxi 11 The interface is based on TCPIP host address inst0 INSTR TCP IP and supports vari Library VISA ous protocols e socket communication Raw Ethernet simple For a description of the pro Telnet tocols refer to Se Hoge SE ei en 5 1 1 1 VXI 11 Protocol LAN device name lt port gt K F Library VISA or socketcontroller AECA eee Ee 5 1 1 3 Socket
104. snattaaneees 50 ASSIQMING EN 57 N t eise t ee geed ee 39 IP configuration keete 60 K Key DOV E 87 CERT TE 87 POWER acreano a EE aE 29 REDO E 85 Ee RE 87 UNDO E 85 SP A E E E TT 87 Keyboard ON SCIEEN 2 cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeees 88 PG E 99 Key layout aa eegeeeeestee ee 100 OVE EW aran E Easa 86 L LAN Configuration see user Manual 9 Ue 190 1 e E 58 Connechor noosoooonooineeenneaneeenneanneeneeenn 35 Interface oseere these r 50 IP address sssonneoneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeerreeee 50 Remote control interface 0 48 Reset oo cecccccceccseseesseceeeeeesseeeeaeeeeeeeeees 40 Kl 50 VXI protocol sissioni 51 Login ING WOPK sioria iaa 62 Operating system An 18 Secure user mode cceeeeeeeee eee 18 LOUNL E te 97 LOUNL status display 97 LVL channel bar ccrsccciiacccscneptadeguecimtanties 93 LXI Browser interface AAA 58 LAN configuration cceeeeeeeees 60 EE 61 Reset LCI ccccescctconcacsseccerranssccmenenicnnens 40 M Marker sl E 94 Marker table INTOCMAI soosis 94 MAXH trace information 0 ce 94 Maximize lee 108 Maximizing Eed geg 83 Meas Time channel setting 0 91 MI trace information ccccccnccnessernncense 93 MINH trace Information 94 Mini Front Panel Displaying see User Manual 108 USING E 81 MOD marker functions 0 eeee 95 Mode channel setting un 91 N
105. status and any irregularities are indica ted in the status bar beneath the diagram Hiding the status bar You can hide the status bar display e g in order to enlarge the display area for the measurement results Setup gt Display gt Displayed Items See the User Manual for details The following information is displayed Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 95 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode Instrument status The instrument is configured for operation with an external reference Progress The progress of the current operation is displayed in the status bar Measuring et ee a Date and time The date and time settings of the instrument are displayed in the status bar 22 09 2011 10 39 44 You can hide the date and time display in the status bar or the entire status bar Setup gt Display gt Displayed Items For details see the R amp S FPS User Manual 6 2 7 Error Information If errors or irregularities are detected a keyword and an error message if availa ble are displayed in the status bar Note that the status bar is only visible on an external monitor or via Remo teDesktop from a controller PC see chapter 2 3 Connecting USB Devi ces on page 22 or chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 Depending on the type of message the status message is indicated in varying colors Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 96
106. strument always starts in a defined fixed state when switched on In order to store data such as measurement results permanently it must be stored to an external storage device such as a memory stick Limited storage space The volatile memory used to store data in secure user mode is restricted to 256 MB Thus a Memory full error may occur although the hard disk indi cates that storage space is still available Storing required data permanently Any data that is to be available for subsequent sessions with the R amp S FPS such as predefined instrument settings transducer factors or self alignment data must EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 26 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use be stored on the instrument permanently prior to activating the secure user mode Self alignment data Note that self alignment data becomes invalid with time and due to temper ature changes Therefore to achieve optimal accuracy it may be preferable to perform a new self alignment at the start of each new session on the R amp S FPS Restricted operation Due to the fact that permanent storage is not possible the following functions are not available in secure user mode e Firmware update e Activating a new option key Furthermore since the SecureUser used in secure user mode does not have administrator rights administrative tasks such as LAN configuration and some general instrument settings are not available Refer to the
107. t settings are not available Furthermore for a SecureUser data that the R amp S FPS normally stores on the solid state drive is redirected to volatile memory instead Data that is stored in volatile memory can be accessed by the user during the current instrument session however when the instru ment e power is removed all data in volatile memory is erased For details see chapter 2 6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode on page 25 Automatic login For the administrator account an automatic login function is active by default If activated login is carried out automatically for the administrator with full access in the background when the R amp S FPS is started without having to enter a pass word This function is active until you explicitely deactivate it or change the pass word For information on how to deactivate or re activate the automatic login refer to chapter 2 2 3 1 The Automatic Login Function on page 19 Passwords For all default user accounts the initial password is 894129 Note that this pass word is very weak and it is recommended that you change the password for both users after initial login You can change the password in Windows 7 for any user at any time via Start gt Control Panel gt User Accounts Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 18 Windows Operating System NOTICE Changing the password and use of auto login function Note that when you change the default passwords the
108. tivate SmartGrid mode All evaluation methods available for the currently selected measurement are displayed as icons in the evaluation bar 2 Select the icon for the required evaluation method from the evaluation bar If the evaluation bar contains more icons than can be displayed at once on the screen it can be scrolled vertically Set the mouse pointer in the evaluation bar between the icons and move it up or down until the required icon appears 3 Drag the required icon from the evaluation bar to the SmartGrid which is dis played in the diagram area and drop it at the required position See chap ter 6 5 2 5 How to Arrange the Result Windows on page 106 for more information on positioning the window 6 5 2 4 Howto Close a Result Window gt To close a window activate SmartGrid mode and select the Delete icon for the window 6 5 2 5 How to Arrange the Result Windows 1 Select an icon from the evaluation bar or the Move icon for an existing eval uation window R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode wj 2 Drag the evaluation over the SmartGrid A blue area shows where the window will be placed Move the window until a suitable area is indicated in blue 4 Drop the window in the target area The windows are rearranged to the selected layout and Delete and Move icons are displayed in each window 5 To close a window select the corresponding Delete icon a 6 5 3 Changing the Siz
109. to enlarge the display area for the measurement results Setup gt Display gt Displayed Items See the R amp S FPS User Manual for details The following functions are available Table 6 1 Standard Application Functions in the Toolbar Icon Description ie Windows displays the Windows Start menu and task bar i Open opens a file from the instrument Save Recall menu Store stores data on the instrument Save Recall menu IK Print defines print settings Print menu Undo reverts last operation IIP Redo repeats previously reverted operation Selection mode the cursor can be used to select and move markers in a zoomed display Zoom mode displays a dotted rectangle in the diagram that can be expanded to define the zoom area Multiple zoom mode multiple zoom areas can be defined for the same diagram Zoom off displays the diagram in its original size SmartGrid activates SmartGrid mode to configure the screen layout o B E Sequencer opens the Sequencer menu to perform consecutive measurements y Help Select allows you to select an object for which context specific help is dis played gt Z Analysis line MSRA mode only opens a dialog box to display and position an analy sis line in MSRA measurements see R amp S FPS MSRA User Manual L Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 79 R amp S FPS Operating the Inst
110. top open the http lt instrument hostname gt orhttp lt instrument ip address gt page e g http 10 113 10 203 The default password to change LAN configurations is LxiWeblifc EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 58 How to Configure a Network The Instrument Home Page welcome page opens instrument Home Page n OI h Page Ssfetye Toos BB ua h d instrument Properties L Home gt Lan Configuration Status gt Utilities Instrument Model R amp S FPS Spectrum Analyzer Manufacturer Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG ES Serial Number 100005 Manage Licenses Description R amp S FPS 100005 LXI Version 1 4 LXI Core 2011 a LXI Extended Features UI HISUIP Glossary DNS Host Name s FPS3 200005 www rohde schwarzcom MAC Address 00 E0 33 00 A2 2E IP Address 10 114 11 145 Firmware Revision 1 00 Current Time Thursday 2013 11 28 16 10 42 Current Time source Operating System Wshrmource sem SS 2872 2227 Device Indicator INACTIVE press 0 toggle Status 2013 ROMDESSCHWARZ Al gie reserved The instrument home page displays the device information required by the LXI standard including the VISA resource string in read only format The most important control elements in the navigation pane of the browser inter face are the following e LAN Configuration opens the menu with configuration pages e Status displays information about the LXI status of the instrument e Help gt Glos
111. ual e Displaying or hiding a simulation of the entire front panel of the instrument on the screen Soft Front Panel e Displaying the main function hardkeys in a separate window on the screen Mini Front Panel e Hiding or showing various screen elements e Selecting a display theme and colors e Changing the display update rate e Zooming into the diagram Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 108 R amp S FPS Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode 6 6 Getting Help If any questions or problems concerning the R amp S FPS arise an extensive online help system is provided on the instrument and can be consulted at any time The help system is context sensitive and provides information specifically for the cur rent operation or setting to be performed In addition general topics provide an overview on complete tasks or function groups as well as background informa tion 6 6 1 Calling Up Help The online help can be opened at any time by selecting one of the Help icons on the toolbar or by selecting the F1 key on an external or the online keyboard Calling context sensitive help gt To display the Help dialog box for the currently focused screen element e g a softkey or a setting in an opened dialog box select the Help icon on the toolbar The Help dialog box View tab is displayed A topic containing information about the focused screen element is displayed If no context specific help topic is available
112. umber of the R amp S FPS FW version lt Info Currently installed firmware version Model lt Info Instrument model uC version lt Info Microcontroller version 4 2 Working with the Miniature Instrument Display Using the miniature display on the front panel of the R amp S FPS you can change basic instrument settings and perform hardware functions directly on the instru ment without additional devices such as a controller PC or external monitor To display a particular setting in the menu The information and configuration settings are displayed in a hierarchical menu structure gt To navigate within the menu structure do one of the following e Press the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the menus e Press the ENTER key to select a particular menu item either to edit a set ting or to select the submenu e Press the ESC key to move back up in the menu structure To edit a configuration value 1 Navigate to the required menu item as described in To display a particular setting in the menu on page 44 2 Press the ENTER key to select the displayed configuration setting and switch to edit mode R amp S FPS Miniature Display 3 To change the value do one of the following e Press the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the avail able entry values e g digits in an IP address e Press the lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys to scroll
113. ument functions of the application are described in detail For additional information on default settings and parameters refer to the data sheets Basic information on operating the R amp S FPS is not included in the application manuals All user manuals are also available for download from the Rohde amp Schwarz web site on the R amp S FPS product page at http www2 rohde schwarz com product FPS html Service Manual This manual is available in PDF format on the Documentation CD ROM delivered with the instrument It describes how to check compliance with rated specifica tions instrument function repair troubleshooting and fault elimination It contains all information required for repairing the R amp S FPS by replacing modules Release Notes The release notes describe the installation of the firmware new and modified functions eliminated problems and last minute changes to the documentation The corresponding firmware version is indicated on the title page of the release notes The most recent release notes are also available for download from the Rohde amp Schwarz website on the R amp S FPS product page at http www2 rohde schwarz com product FPS html gt Downloads gt Firmware 1 3 About this Manual This manual provides the information needed to set up and start working with the R amp S FPS Basic operations and handling are described Manual operation using an external monitor and keyboard Although the R amp
114. ument is switched on 5 4 How to Share Directories only with Microsoft Networks Sharing directories makes data available for other users This is only possible in Microsoft networks Sharing is a property of a file or directory In order to configure shared directories on the R amp S FPS a controller pc or an external monitor mouse and keyboard must be connected to the R amp S FPS See chapter 5 6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop on page 66 1 Au Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 2 In the Start menu select Programs Accessories and then select Win dows Explorer 3 Select the desired folder with the right mouse button 4 In the context menu select Sharing with gt Specific people The dialog box for sharing a directory is displayed 5 Select a user from the list or add a new name and select the Add button 6 Select the Share button 7 Select Done to close the dialog box The drive is shared and can be accessed by the selected users R amp S FPS Controlling the R amp S FPS Remotely 5 5 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC When you switch on the instrument it is always in manual operation state local state and can be operated via Remote Desktop from an external PC 1 Send an addressed command GTR Go to Remote from a controller to the instrument The instrument is switched to remote control remote state
115. ut you can use the on screen keyboard to enter numbers and special characters see chapter 6 1 4 On screen Key board on page 88 Alternatively you can use the virtual keypad Every alphanumeric key represents several characters and one number The decimal point key represents special characters and the sign key toggles between capital and small letters For the assignment refer to table 6 10 In principle the input of alphanumeric parameters works like writing an SMS on your cell phone To enter numbers and special characters via the virtual keypad 1 Select the key once to enter the first possible value All characters available via this key are displayed in a popup To choose a different value provided by this key select the key again until your desired value is displayed With each key stroke the next possible value of this key is displayed If all pos sible values have been displayed the series starts with the first value again For information on the series refer to table 6 10 3 To change from capital to small letters and vice versa select the sign key After entering a value wait for 2 seconds to use the same key again or start the next entry by selecting another key To enter a blank gt Select the Space bar or select the 0 key and wait 2 seconds SESE SSS ee Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 99 To correct an entry Entering Data 1 Using the arrow keys move the cursor
116. utton and then Log off The Login dialog box is displayed in which you can enter the different user account name and password The secure user mode setting and automatic login is automatically deactivated when the Instrument user logs on The SecureUser is no longer available For administrators Instrument user the secure user mode setting is available in the general system configuration settings SETUP key gt System Configura tion softkey gt Config tab gt Secure User Mode ON see the R amp S FPS User Manual Alternatively you can activate or deactivate the secure user function via the mini ature display see Enable SecureUser Disable SecureUser on page 41 In this case you must enter the administrator Instrument user password Remote control Initially after installation of the R amp S FPS K33 option secure user mode must be enabled manually once before remote control is possible Front Panel View 3 Instrument Tour 3 1 Front Panel View This chapter describes the front panel including all function keys and connectors lt amp ROHDE amp SCHWARZ FPS SIGNAL amp SPECTRUM ANALYZER Fig 3 1 Front panel view 1 On Off button 2 USB connectors 3 Mini display 4 Navigation and data input controls 5 Status LEDs 6 Solid State Disk SSD containing instrument firmware 7 RF Input 50 Q connector optionally front or rear panel Instrument damage caused by cleaning
117. ven cause damage Make sure that all fan openings are unobstructed that the airflow perfora tions are unimpeded and that the minimum distance from the wall is 10 cm BESCH Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 14 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use 2 1 4 Connecting the AC Power In the standard version the R amp S FPS is equipped with an AC power supply con nector The R amp S FPS can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it Refer to the datasheet for the requirements of voltage and frequency The AC power connector is located on the rear panel of the instru ment For details on the connector refer to chapter 3 2 11 AC Power Supply Connec tion and Main Power Switch on page 35 gt Connect the R amp S FPS to the AC power supply using the supplied power cable Since the instrument is assembled in line with the specifications for safety class EN61010 it may only be connected to an outlet that has a ground con tact 2 1 5 Switching the Instrument On and Off Switching the instrument on gt Press the AC power switch on the rear panel to position I The instrument is supplied with AC power After booting the instrument is ready for operation A green LED above the POWER key indicates this Warm up time for OCXO When the instrument is switched on the OCXO requires an extended warm up time see data sheet No warm up time is required when starting from standby mode Switc
118. vidual elements are described in more detail in the subsequent sections R amp S FPS Instrument Tour 1 5 RA 9 10 A yaa 3 a c m tO WA a S o E n DA HL il li ERD 2 41121135714 15 Fig 3 2 Rear panel view 1 RF Input 50 Q connector optionally front or rear panel 2 NOISE SOURCE CONTROL 4 REF INPUT OUTPUT connectors 5 IEC 625 GPIB SCPI interface 6 PCle Remote Control Out Ports 1 2 7 8 9 TRG IN connector TRG AUX connector DIGITAL BASEBAND INPUT OUTPUT connectors option B17 currently not available 10 IF VIDEO out connector 11 DISPLAY PORT for external display 12 DVI connector for external display 13 LAN connector 14 USB DEVICE connectors 15 AC Power Supply Connection and Main Power Switch 3 2 1 RF INPUT 500 A device under test DUT can be connected to the R amp S FPS to provide RF input which is then analyzed The DUT is connected to the instrument s RF INPUT via a cable equipped with an appropriate connector The RF Input connector may be provided on the front or rear panel as requested by the customer EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 32 R amp S FPS Instrument Tour Risk of instrument damage Do not overload the input For maximum allowed values see the data sheet For AC coupling a DC input voltage of 50 V must never be excee ded For DC coupling DC voltage must not be applied at the input In both cases noncompliance
119. within the entry e g to the second or third part of the IP address e Press the DEL key to delete the character to the left of the cursor 4 Press the ENTER key again to store the entry and exit the edit mode To enter a password For some functions you must enter the administrator Instrument user pass word on the R amp S FPS default 894129 1 Navigate to the required menu item as described in To display a particular setting in the menu on page 44 2 Press the ENTER key to select the function 3 For each character in the password a Press the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the avail able characters b When the required character appears press the lt Right Arrow gt key to move to the next character The currently selected character is displayed normally all others are hid den by asterisks for discretion 4 When the password is complete press the ENTER key again to store the entry and exit the edit mode 4 3 Configuring the Display Settings This section describes how to configure basic display settings on the R amp S FPS For further basic instrument settings see the R amp S FPS User Manual To change the display colors You can switch between a display with light characters on a dark background normal or dark characters on a light background inverted 1 In the R amp S FPS s mini display menu navigate to Display gt Normal inverse colors and press the
120. y degrading instrument performance it does recommend running it during non critical hours For details and recommendations see the Rohde amp Schwarz White Paper Mal ware Protection available at http www rohde schwarz com appnote 1EF73 2 2 2 Service Packs and Updates Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Win dows based operating systems These are released through the Microsoft Update website and associated update server Instruments using Windows especially those that connect to a network should be updated regularly For more details and information on configuring automatic updates see the R amp S White Paper Malware Protection available at http www rohde schwarz com appnote 1EF73 SSS Sa eS Eh Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 17 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use 2 2 3 Login Windows 7 requires that users identify themselves by entering a user name and password in a login window By default the R amp S FPS provides two user accounts e Instrument an administrator account with unrestricted access to the com puter domain e NormalUser a standard user account with limited access Secure User Mode If the secure user mode option R amp S FPS K33 is installed an additional account is provided the SecureUser The SecureUser is a standard user account with limited functionality In particular administrative tasks such as LAN configuration or general instru men
121. y reasons the SecureUser used in secure user mode is not allowed Remote Desktop access to the R amp S FPS by default see chap ter 2 6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode on page 25 You must explicitely add the SecureUser to the Remote Desktop group If you do not allow this user RemoteDesktop access the SecureUser will only be able to operate the R amp S FPS using remote commands or via the minia ture display 1 If necessary disable the SecureUser on the R amp S FPS miniature display System commands gt Disable SecureUser 2 Login using the administrator Instrument user account 3 Start a RemoteDesktop connection to the R amp S FPS as described in To set up a connection from the controller to the R amp S FPS on page 71 4 ie Select the Windows icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R amp S FPS 5 Open the Windows Explorer 6 Select the directory Control Panel All Control Panel Items Administrative Tools 7 Double click Computer Management St el Control Panel All Control Panel Items Administrative Toots lr Search Administrativ P Orgwire W Open s i amp Fovorites Mame a Date modified Type Size a E Deskop amp Component Services 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2kB bed ate ils Computer Management 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2KB bi Data Sources ODBC 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2kB 9 Libraries f Event Viewer 3 18 2013 11 Shortcut 2KB Docum
122. you to specify a directory that contains the driver software If the driver software is on a CD connect a USB CD ROM drive to the instrument before proceeding When a USB device is subsequently disconnected from the R amp S FPS Windows immediately detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding driver All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the instrument during operation Connecting a memory stick or CD ROM drive If installation of a memory stick or CD ROM drive is successful Windows informs you that the device is ready to use The device is made available as a new drive and is displayed 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 language is English US EE Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 22 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use Select Start gt Control Panel gt Clock Language and Region gt Change key boards or other input methods to configure the keyboard properties To access the Windows operating system press the Windows key on the external keyboard Connecting a mouse The mouse is detected automatically when it is connected Select Start gt Control Panel gt Devices and Printers gt Mouse to configure the mouse properties To access the Windows operating system press the Windows key on the external keyboard Connecting a pr
123. ystem instrument firmware instrument self alignment data and any user Bee Getting Started 1319 3362 02 06 25 R amp S FPS Preparing for Use data created during operation If necessary the solid state drive can be removed from the R amp S FPS and locked in a secure place to protect any classified data it may contain Redirecting storage to volatile memory Alternatively to avoid storing any sensitive data on the R amp S FPS permanently the secure user mode was introduced option R amp S FPS K33 In secure user mode the instrument s solid state drive is write protected so that no information can be written to memory permanently Data that the R amp S FPS normally stores on the solid state drive is redirected to volatile memory instead which remains available only until the instrument is switched off This data includes e Windows 7 operating system files e Firmware shutdown files containing information on last instrument state e Self alignment data e General instrument settings such as the IP address e Measurement settings e User data created during operation e Any data created by other applications installed on the R amp S FPS for example text editors Notepad the Clipboard drawing tools etc Data that is stored in volatile memory can be accessed by the user just as in nor mal operation however when the instrument s power is switched off all data in this memory is cleared Thus in secure user mode the in

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