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Rohde & Schwarz R&S FPS Getting Started

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    ® R&S Signal and Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started (=CQÌ2) 1319.3362.02 ─ 07...
  • Page 2 ® This manual applies to the following R&S FPS models with firmware version 1.40 and higher: ● R&S ® FPS4 (1319.2008K04) ● R&S ® FPS7 (1319.2008K07) ● R&S ® FPS13 (1319.2008K13) ● R&S ® FPS30 (1319.2008K30) ● R&S ® FPS40 (1319.2008K40) In addition to the base unit, the following options are described: ●...

  • Page 3: Basic Safety Instructions

    Basic Safety Instructions All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case.
  • Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation.
  • Page 5 Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Be careful when handling EU labeling for separate collection electrostatic sensitive devices of electrical and electronic devices For additional information, see section "Waste disposal/Environmental protection", item 2. Warning! Laser radiation For additional information, see section "Operation", item 7.
  • Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 3. Intentionally breaking the protective conductor either in the feed line or in the product itself is not permitted. Doing so can result in the danger of an electric shock from the product. If extension cords or connector strips are implemented, they must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to use.
  • Page 8 Basic Safety Instructions 12. If a product is to be permanently installed, the connection between the protective conductor terminal on site and the product's protective conductor must be made first before any other connection is made. The product may be installed and connected only by a licensed electrician.
  • Page 9 Basic Safety Instructions 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde &...
  • Page 10 Basic Safety Instructions  Class B equipment: Equipment suitable for use in residential environments and environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings Repair and service 1. The product may be opened only by authorized, specially trained personnel. Before any work is performed on the product or before the product is opened, it must be disconnected from the AC supply network.
  • Page 11 Basic Safety Instructions 6. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes (e.g. lithium cells) can cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see parts list) in order to ensure the safety of the product. 7.
  • Page 12 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use, hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as lead, beryllium, nickel) may be released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled by specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health.
  • Page 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto está destinado exclusivamente al uso en la industria y el laboratorio o, si ha sido expresamente autorizado, para aplicaciones de campo y de ninguna manera deberá...
  • Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Señalización de seguridad de los productos Las siguientes señales de seguridad se utilizan en los productos para advertir sobre riesgos y peligros. Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Aviso: punto de peligro general Tensión de alimentación de PUESTA EN MARCHA / PARADA Observar la documentación del producto Atención en el manejo de...
  • Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Palabras de señal y su significado En la documentación del producto se utilizan las siguientes palabras de señal con el fin de advertir contra riesgos y peligros. Indica una situación de peligro que, si no se evita, causa lesiones graves o incluso la muerte.
  • Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento El producto solamente debe ser utilizado según lo indicado por el fabricante respecto a los estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se siguen las indicaciones del fabricante, pueden producirse choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte.
  • Page 17 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Los productos de la clase de protección I con alimentación móvil y enchufe individual solamente podrán enchufarse a tomas de corriente con contacto de seguridad y con conductor de protección conectado. 3. Queda prohibida la interrupción intencionada del conductor de protección, tanto en la toma de corriente como en el mismo producto.
  • Page 18 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 10. Para la conexión con dispositivos informáticos como un PC o un ordenador industrial, debe comprobarse que éstos cumplan los estándares IEC60950- 1/EN60950-1 o IEC61010-1/EN 61010-1 válidos en cada caso. 11. A menos que esté permitido expresamente, no retire nunca la tapa ni componentes de la carcasa mientras el producto esté...
  • Page 19 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Funcionamiento 1. El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentración durante el manejo. Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto estén a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
  • Page 20 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 7. Los productos con láser están provistos de indicaciones de advertencia normalizadas en función de la clase de láser del que se trate. Los rayos láser pueden provocar daños de tipo biológico a causa de las propiedades de su radiación y debido a su concentración extrema de potencia electromagnética.
  • Page 21 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Baterías y acumuladores o celdas Si no se siguen (o se siguen de modo insuficiente) las indicaciones en cuanto a las baterías y acumuladores o celdas, pueden producirse explosiones, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte. El manejo de baterías y acumuladores con electrolitos alcalinos (p.
  • Page 22 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas. Por eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeción en o sobre medios de transporte como p. ej. grúas, carretillas elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc.
  • Page 23 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 4. En caso de que durante el trato del producto se formen sustancias peligrosas o combustibles que deban tratarse como residuos especiales (p. ej. refrigerantes o aceites de motor con intervalos de cambio definidos), deben tenerse en cuenta las indicaciones de seguridad del fabricante de dichas sustancias y las normas regionales de eliminación de residuos.
  • Page 24 Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S Contents 1 Preface..................5 1.1 Key Features..................5 1.2 Documentation Overview..............5 1.3 About this Manual.................7 1.4 Typographical Conventions..............8 2 Preparing for Use..............10 2.1 Putting into Operation................ 10 2.2 Windows Operating System.............. 16 2.3 Connecting USB Devices..............22 2.4 Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test........23 2.5 Checking the Supplied Options............25 2.6 Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode........25 3 Instrument Tour..............
  • Page 27 ® Contents R&S 5.4 How to Share Directories (only with Microsoft Networks)....68 5.5 How to Start a Remote Control Session from a PC......69 5.6 How to Set Up Remote Desktop............69 5.7 How to Control the R&S FPS via the Web Browser Interface..80 5.8 How to Deactivate the Web Browser Interface.........82 6 Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode......84 6.1 Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel)....

  • Page 28: Preface

    ® Preface R&S Documentation Overview Preface Key Features The R&S FPS Signal and Spectrum Analyzer sets standards in RF performance and usability. Outstanding key features are: ● Unmatched phase noise ● Excellent dynamic range ● High sensitivity even at low frequencies ●...
  • Page 29 ® Preface R&S Documentation Overview ● Online Help system on the instrument ● User manuals and online manual for base unit and options provided on the product page ● Service manual provided on the internet for registered users ● Instrument security procedures provided on the product page ●...

  • Page 30: About This Manual

    ® Preface R&S About this Manual The online manual provides the contents of the user manuals for the base unit and all software options for immediate display on the internet. Service Manual Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains mechanical drawings and spare part lists.

  • Page 31: Typographical Conventions

    ® Preface R&S Typographical Conventions Manual operation using an external monitor and keyboard Although the R&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.
  • Page 32 ® Preface R&S Typographical Conventions Convention Description Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font. "References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quotation marks. Getting Started 1319.3362.02 ─ 07...

  • Page 33: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Preparing for Use ● Putting into Operation..................10 ● Windows Operating System................16 ● Connecting USB Devices................22 ● Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test..........23 ● Checking the Supplied Options...............25 ● Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode..........
  • Page 34 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components 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 instrument's test ports.
  • Page 35 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation ● Unpacking and Checking the Instrument............12 ● Accessory List....................13 ● Placing or Mounting the Instrument..............13 ● Connecting the AC Power................15 ● Switching the Instrument On and Off.............. 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.
  • Page 36 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation 2.1.2 Accessory List The instrument comes with the following accessories: ● Power cable ● "Getting Started" printed manual ● "R&S FPS User Documentation" CD-Rom 2.1.3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument The R&S FPS is designed for use under laboratory conditions, either on a bench top or in a rack.
  • Page 37 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation 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.
  • Page 38 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation 2.1.4 Connecting the AC Power In the standard version, the R&S FPS is equipped with an AC power supply con- nector. The R&S FPS can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it.

  • Page 39: Windows Operating System

    ® Preparing for Use R&S 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&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.
  • Page 40 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System The following program packages have been tested: ● Symantec Endpoint Security – Virus-protection software ● 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 Remote Desktop from a con- troller PC.
  • Page 41 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System 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&S FPS provides two user accounts: ● "Instrument": an administrator account with unrestricted access to the com- puter/domain ●...
  • Page 42 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System Changing the password and use of auto-login function Note that when you change the default passwords, the default auto-login function no longer works! You must re-activate it manually as described in "Re-activating the automatic login function" on page 20.
  • Page 43 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System 4. 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 before the firmware is started.
  • Page 44 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System 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. Select the "Windows"...

  • Page 45: Connecting Usb Devices

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Connecting USB Devices Connecting USB Devices The USB interfaces of the R&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&S FPS.

  • Page 46: Performing A Self Alignment And A Self Test

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test Select "Start > Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region > 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.
  • Page 47 ® Preparing for Use R&S Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test Furthermore, it may be necessary to align the data to a reference source by per- forming a self alignment when strong temperature changes occur. Operating temperature Before performing this functional test, make sure that the instrument has reached its operating temperature (for details, refer to the data sheet).

  • Page 48: Checking The Supplied Options

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode 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 69.
  • Page 49 ® Preparing for Use R&S Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode data created during operation. If necessary, the solid-state drive can be removed from the R&S FPS and locked in a secure place to protect any classified data it may contain.
  • Page 50 ® Preparing for Use R&S Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode This includes predefined instrument settings, transducer factors and self-align- ment data. 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&S FPS.
  • Page 51 ® Preparing for Use R&S Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode Switching users when using the automatic login function 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.

  • Page 52: Instrument Tour

    ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Instrument Tour Front Panel View This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. Figure 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...
  • Page 53 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View See also Chapter 2.1.5, "Switching the Instrument On and Off", on page 15. Mini display The R&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).

  • Page 54: Rear Panel View

    ® Instrument Tour R&S 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&S FPS, allowing you to store the data securely in an exter- nal location.
  • Page 55 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View Figure 3-2: Rear panel view 1 = RF Input 50 Ω connector (optionally front or rear panel) 2 = NOISE SOURCE CONTROL 4 = REF INPUT/OUTPUT connectors 5 = IEC 625 (GPIB) SCPI interface 6 = Remote Control Out Ports 1/2 (currently not available) 7 = TRG IN connector 8 = TRG AUX connector...
  • Page 56 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View 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.
  • Page 57 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View more details refer to Chapter 5, "Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely", on page 47. 3.2.5 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.

  • Page 58: Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors

    ® Instrument Tour R&S Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors 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&S FPS Remotely", on page 47.
  • Page 59 ® Instrument Tour R&S Additional Hardware Options Without External Connectors 3.3.1 OCXO Option (R&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.

  • Page 60: Miniature Display

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu Miniature Display The R&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: ●...
  • Page 61 ® Miniature Display R&S 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&S FPS User Manual. Network.........................38 └...

  • Page 62: Network

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu 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&S FPS Remotely",...

  • Page 63: System Commands

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu 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.

  • Page 64: Reboot

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu Reboot ← System commands Reboots the instrument, including the operating system. 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&S FPS requires a reboot and then automatically logs in using the "NormalUser"...

  • Page 65: Gpib

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu 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&S FPS requires a reboot and then automatically logs in using the "Instrument"...

  • Page 66: Computer Name

    ® Miniature Display R&S Functions and Settings in the Mini Display Menu Computer Name ← 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.

  • Page 67: Working With The Miniature Instrument Display

    ® Miniature Display R&S Working with the Miniature Instrument Display 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).
  • Page 68 ® Miniature Display R&S Working with the Miniature Instrument Display ● Press the ENTER key to select a particular menu item (either to edit a set- ting or to select the submenu). ● Press the ESC key to move back up in the menu structure. To edit a configuration value 1.

  • Page 69: Configuring The Display Settings

    ® Miniature Display R&S Configuring the Display Settings Configuring the Display Settings This section describes how to configure basic display settings on the R&S FPS. For further basic instrument settings see the R&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).

  • Page 70: Controlling The R&S Fps Remotely

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely Since the R&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.

  • Page 71: Remote Control Interfaces And Protocols

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols remote (manual) operation of the instrument is possible. The following tasks can be performed using Remote Desktop: ● Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel ●...
  • Page 72 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Inter- Remarks Protocols, VISA address string face USB connectors are loca- VISA address string: ted on the front and rear USB::<vendor ID>::<product_ID>:: panel of the instrument. <serial_number>[::INSTR] For a description of the interface refer to 5.1.3 USB Interface.
  • Page 73 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The R&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.
  • Page 74 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols For details on configuring the LAN connection, see Chapter 5.2, "How to Config- ure a Network", on page 58. ● VXI-11 Protocol....................51 ● HiSLIP Protocol....................51 ● Socket Communication...................
  • Page 75 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Using VXI-11, each operation is blocked until a VXI-11 device handshake returns. However, using HiSLIP, data is sent to the device using the "fire and forget" method with immediate return. Thus, a successful return of a VISA operation such as viWrite() does not guarantee that the instru- ment has finished or started the requested command, but is delivered to the TCP/IP buffers.
  • Page 76 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The instrument's LXI web browser interface works correctly with all W3C compli- ant browsers. Via the LXI browser interface to the R&S FPS you can control the instrument remotely from another PC.
  • Page 77 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols To display the LXI web browser interface ► Type the host name or IP address of the instrument in the address field of the browser on your PC, for example "http://10.113.10.203". The instrument home page (welcome page) opens.
  • Page 78 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols ment, activate the "Device Indicator". Then check the "LAN Status" indica- tor of the instruments. – "Lan Configuration" allows you to configure LAN parameters and to initiate a ping. (See "Ping Client"...
  • Page 79 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols GPIB language is set as SCPI by default and cannot be changed for the R&S FPS. Notes and Conditions In connection with the GPIB interface, note the following: ●...
  • Page 80 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Instrument model Product ID FPS30 FPS40 Example: USB::0x0AAD::0x00FB::100001::INSTR 0x0AAD is the vendor ID for Rohde&Schwarz 0x00FB is the product ID for the R&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-...

  • Page 81: How To Configure A Network

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network 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&S FPS is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN (local area network).
  • Page 82 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network 5.2.1 How to Connect the Instrument to the Network There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument: ● A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an existing network made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable.
  • Page 83 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network Risk of network errors Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your network does not support DHCP, or if you choose to disable dynamic TCP/IP configuration, you must assign valid address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN.
  • Page 84 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network 5.2.3 How to Configure the LAN Using the LXI Web Browser Interface The instrument's LXI browser interface works correctly with all W3C compliant browsers. If no external monitor is connected to the R&S FPS, an additional driver is required on the control PC in order to control the R&S FPS via its web browser interface.
  • Page 85 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network The instrument home page displays the device information required by the LXI standard including the VISA resource string in read-only format. ► Press the "Device Indicator" button on the "Instrument Home Page" to activate or deactivate the LXI status icon on the status bar of the R&S FPS.
  • Page 86 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network ● "Help > Glossary" 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: ● "IP configuration" provides all mandatory LAN parameters. ●...
  • Page 87 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Configure a Network ● 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 Ping Client Ping is a utility that verifies the connection between the LXI-compliant instrument and another device.

  • Page 88: How To Log On To The Network

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Log on to the Network Remote command: SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 18 How to 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 stan- dard user account with limited access.
  • Page 89 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Log on to the Network 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: Select the "Windows"...
  • Page 90 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Log on to the Network 4. Enter the old password. 5. 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. 5.3.3 How to Activate or Deactivate the Automatic Login Mech- anism...

  • Page 91: How To Share Directories (Only With Microsoft Networks)

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Share Directories (only with Microsoft Networks) Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R&S FPS. 2. In the "Start" menu, select "Run". The "Run" dialog box is displayed. 3.

  • Page 92: How To Start A Remote Control Session From A Pc

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop The drive is shared and can be accessed by the selected users. How to Start a Remote Control Session from a 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.
  • Page 93 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop 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. This section provides basic instructions on setting up the Remote Desktop for the R&S FPS.
  • Page 94 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop 4. In the "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&S FPS via Remote Desk- top.
  • Page 95 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S 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 > Programs > Accessories > Remote Desk- top Connection".
  • Page 96 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop The settings on this tab are used to select and optimize the connection speed. 4. In the list, select the appropriate connection (for example: LAN (10 Mbps or higher)).
  • Page 97 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop 5.6.3 How to Start and Close the Remote Desktop To set up a connection from the controller to the R&S FPS 1. On the controller, in the "Remote Desktop Connection" dialog box (see Chap- ter 5.6.2, "How to Configure the Controller",...
  • Page 98 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop ● Select the key combination ALT + F4. ● The R&S FPS firmware is shut down, which may take a few seconds. ● 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.
  • Page 99 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop Getting Started 1319.3362.02 ─ 07...
  • Page 100 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop To terminate Remote Desktop control ► On the controller, close the "Remote Desktop" window at any time. The connection to the R&S FPS is terminated. Restoring the connection to the R&S FPS Follow the instructions above for setting up a connection to the R&S FPS.
  • Page 101 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop Secure User Mode For security reasons, the "SecureUser" used in secure user mode is not allowed Remote Desktop access to the R&S FPS by default (see Chap- ter 2.6, "Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode", on page 25).
  • Page 102 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Set Up Remote Desktop 9. Double-click the user to be added, for example: "SecureUser". 10. In the "SecureUser Properties" dialog box, switch to the "Member of" tab and click "Add". 11. In the "Select Groups" dialog box, enter the "Remote Desktop Users" group and select "OK".

  • Page 103: How To Control The R&S Fps Via The Web Browser Interface

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Control the R&S FPS via the Web Browser Interface 12. Select "Apply". 13. Select "OK" and close all dialog boxes. 14. Reboot the R&S FPS firmware so the changes become effective. The new user (e.g.
  • Page 104 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Control the R&S FPS via the Web Browser Interface If no external monitor is connected to the R&S FPS, an additional driver is required on the control PC in order to control the R&S FPS via its web browser interface.

  • Page 105: How To Deactivate The Web Browser Interface

    ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Deactivate the Web Browser Interface The most commonly used folders on the instrument are displayed, for exam- ple those that contain user data, as well as the top-most My Computer folder, from which you can access all other folders on the instrument. 3.
  • Page 106 ® Controlling the R&S FPS Remotely R&S How to Deactivate the Web Browser Interface To deactivate the LXI web browser interface Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system. 2. In the "Start" menu, select "Control Panel". 3.

  • Page 107: Operating The Instrument In Manual Mode

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode The R&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&S FPS allows only for very basic instrument configuration (see Chapter 4, "Miniature...
  • Page 108 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Figure 6-1: Graphical user interface elements in the R&S FPS's soft front panel 1 = Toolbar with standard application functions, e.g. print, save/open file etc. 2 = Tabs for individual measurement channels 3 = Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings 4 = Input field for measurement setting...
  • Page 109 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) You can hide the toolbar display in order to enlarge the display area for the measurement results ("Setup > Display > Displayed Items"). See the R&S FPS User Manual for details.

  • Page 110: Front Panels

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Icon Description 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 6.1.2 Softkeys Softkeys are virtual keys provided by the software.
  • Page 111 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Figure 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.
  • Page 112 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Figure 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.
  • Page 113 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) 6.1.3.1 SYSTEM Keys 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&S FPS User Manual.
  • Page 114 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) 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.
  • Page 115 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Function key Assigned functions MKR-> 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.
  • Page 116 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) ever, if you select UNDO immediately afterwards, the previous status is retrieved, i.e. the zero span measurement and all settings. ● The virtual REDO key repeats the previously reverted action, i.e. the most recently performed action is repeated.
  • Page 117 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) ● Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) the instrument parameter at a defined step width in the case of a numeric entry. ● Shifts the selection bar within focussed areas (e.g. lists). ●...
  • Page 118 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Graphical User Interface Elements (Soft Front Panel) Data input keys Some 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.

  • Page 119: Understanding The Display Information

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information When you press this key, the display switches between the following options: ● Keyboard displayed at the top of the screen ● Keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen ●...
  • Page 120 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information = Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings 2+3 = Window title bar with diagram-specific (trace) information = Diagram area with marker information = Diagram footer with diagram-specific information, depending on measurement application = Instrument status bar with error messages, progress bar and date/time display ●...
  • Page 121 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information 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.
  • Page 122 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information 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. The following types of information may be displayed, if applicable. Table 6-8: Common settings displayed in the channel bar The sweep is set to single sweep mode.
  • Page 123 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information <NOR | APR> An external generator is being controlled by the R&S FPS (requires option R&S FPS-B10). Ext. Gen 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;...
  • Page 124 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information RMS detector Trace Mode Sweep mode: Clrw CLEAR/WRITE MAX HOLD MIN HOLD 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.
  • Page 125 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information The functions are indicated with the following abbreviations: Fixed reference marker PHNoise Phase noise measurement Signal count Signal tracking NOIse Noise measurement MDepth AM modulation depth Third order intercept measurement 6.2.5 Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footer The diagram footer (beneath the diagram) contains the following information,...
  • Page 126 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information 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. Date and time The date and time settings of the instrument are displayed in the status bar.
  • Page 127 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Understanding the Display Information Table 6-9: Status bar information - color coding Color Type Description Fatal A serious error occurred in the application; regular operation is no longer possible. Error An error occurred during a measurement, e.g. due to missing data or wrong settings, so that the measurement cannot be completed correctly.

  • Page 128: Changing The Focus

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Entering Data UNCAL One of the following conditions applies: ● Correction data has been switched off. ● No correction values are available, for example after a firmware update. ● Record the correction data by performing a self alignment (For details refer to Chapter 2.4, "Performing a Self Alignment and a Self...
  • Page 129 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Entering Data 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 130 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Entering Data To correct an entry 1. Using the arrow keys, move the cursor 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.

  • Page 131: Displaying Results

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results Displaying Results The R&S FPS provides several instrument applications for different analysis tasks and different types of signals, e.g. 3G FDD, I/Q analysis or basic spectrum analy- sis. For each application, a new measurement channel is created and displayed in a separate tab on the screen.
  • Page 132 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results To start a new channel 1. Select the MODE key in the soft front panel. 2. In the "Mode" dialog box, select the required application on the "New Chan- nel" tab. A new tab is displayed for the new channel.
  • Page 133 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results diagrams and tables on the screen, the Rohde & 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.
  • Page 134 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results Figure 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.
  • Page 135 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results Figure 6-5: SmartGrid window positions 1 = Insert 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.
  • Page 136 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results To close the SmartGrid mode and restore the previous softkey menu select the "Close" icon in the right-hand corner of the toolbar, or press any key. 6.5.2.3 How to Add a New Result Window Each type of evaluation is displayed in a separate window.
  • Page 137 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Displaying Results 2. Drag the evaluation over the SmartGrid. A blue area shows where the window will be placed. 3. 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"...

  • Page 138: Getting Help

    ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Getting Help ► 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.
  • Page 139 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Getting Help 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"...
  • Page 140 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Getting Help ● "Index" - contains index entries to search for help topics ● "Search" - provides text search The Help toolbar provides some buttons: ● To browse the topics in the order of the table of contents: Up arrow = previous topic, Down arrow = next topic ●...
  • Page 141 ® Operating the Instrument in Manual Mode R&S Getting Help ● Use "Match whole word" and "Match case" to refine the search. ● Use operators AND, OR, and NOT. To close the Help window ► Select the "Close" icon in the upper right corner of the help window. Or: Press the ESC key.

  • Page 142: Obtaining Technical Support

    ® Obtaining Technical Support R&S 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.
  • Page 143 ® Obtaining Technical Support R&S for example C:\Program Files (x86)\Rohde-Schwarz\FPS\<version>\user\ FPS-13_1319.2008K13-100005-xx_20150420_113652.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/service-support/ customer_support_107711.html).

  • Page 144: Index

    ® Index R&S Index Symbols REF INPUT ......... 33 RF Input 50Ω ........ 31, 32 75 Ω (channel bar) ........99 TRIGGER INPUT / OUTPUT ....34 USB ..........30, 35 AC (channel bar) ........99 Alphanumeric parameters ..... 106 Data sheet ..........7 AnBW (channel setting) ......98 DC (channel bar) ........
  • Page 145 ® Index R&S Evaluation bar IECWIN Using ..........113 Accessing ........... 21 EXREF (status display) ......104 IF OVLD EXT REF Error ..........104 Status message ........ 103 IF OVLD (status display) ....... 104 Ext.Gen (channel bar) ......100 IF/VIDEO/DEMOD External monitor Connector ...........
  • Page 146 ® Index R&S LOUNL Error ..........104 OCXO LOUNL (status display) ......104 Connector ........... 36 LVL (channel bar) ........100 Offset (channel setting) ......98 On-screen keyboard ......95, 106 Browser interface ........ 61 Online help ..........6 LAN configuration ....... 63 Working with ........
  • Page 147 ® Index R&S REF INPUT SmartGrid Connector ........... 33 Activating .......... 112 Ref Level (channel setting) ......98 Arranging windows ......113 Release notes ........... 7 Display ..........109 Remote control Evaluation bar ........113 Interfaces ..........48 Features ..........109 Protocols ..........48 Mode ..........
  • Page 148 ® Index R&S TRK (marker functions) ......102 Troubleshooting YIG filter see User Manual .......103 Channel bar ........99 UNCAL Zooming Error ..........104 see User Manual .......115 UNCAL (status display) ......105 UNDO Key ............92 Address ..........56 Connector ........... 35 Connectors .........

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