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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMF100A Microwave Signal Generator Operating Manual (;ÑGC2) 1167.2319.02 ─ 12...
  • Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SMF100A, stock no. 1167.0000.02 and its options. ● ® R&S SMF-B1 ● ® R&S SMF-B2 ● ® R&S SMF-B20 ● R&S ® SMF-B22 ● ® R&S SMF-B27 ● ® R&S SMF-B32/-B34 ● R&S ®...
  • Page 3 Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following 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 Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Caution ! Hot surface Alternating current (AC) Protective conductor terminal Direct/alternating current (DC/AC) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth Earth (Ground) Class II Equipment...
  • Page 5 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. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed.
  • Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions 6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies). 7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket provided for this purpose.
  • Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport". 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 8 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test).
  • Page 9 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the driver to drive the vehicle safely and properly. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for accidents or collisions. Never use the product in a moving vehicle if doing so could distract the driver of the vehicle.
  • Page 10 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 ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda sufrir daño.
  • Page 11 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Conexión a tierra El aparato está protegido en su totalidad por un aislamiento doble (reforzado) Conexión a masa Distintivo de la UE para baterías y acumuladores Más información en la sección "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 1.
  • Page 12 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 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales integran productos sin interruptor en bastidores o instalaciones, se deberá colocar el interruptor en el nivel de la instalación. 5. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el cable de conexión a red. Compruebe regularmente el correcto estado de los cables de conexión a red.
  • Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 17. No utilice el producto en condiciones en las que pueda producirse o ya se hayan producido condensaciones sobre el producto o en el interior de éste, como p. ej. al desplazarlo de un lugar frío a otro caliente.
  • Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales pueden causar perturbaciones radioeléctricas en entornos residenciales debido a posibles perturbaciones guiadas o radiadas. En este caso, se le podrá solicitar al operador que tome las medidas adecuadas para eliminar estas perturbaciones.  Aparato de clase B: Aparato adecuado para su uso en entornos residenciales, así...
  • Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 8. En caso de devolver baterías de litio a las filiales de Rohde & Schwarz, debe cumplirse las normativas sobre los modos de transporte (IATA-DGR, código IMDG, ADR, RID). Transporte 1. El producto puede tener un peso elevado. Por eso es necesario desplazarlo o transportarlo con precaución y, si es necesario, usando un sistema de elevación adecuado (p.

  • Page 17: Customer Support

    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 18: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S SMF100A Contents 1 Preface....................13 Documentation Overview................... 13 Typographical Conventions..................14 Notes on Screenshots....................14 2 Preparing for Use................. 16 Front Panel Tour......................16 2.1.1 Utility Keys........................16 2.1.2 Standby LEDs and Standby Key...................17 2.1.3 Display.......................... 18 2.1.4 Setup Keys........................18...
  • Page 19 ® Contents R&S SMF100A Linux Operating System.....................36 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection..............37 2.6.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network..............38 2.6.2 Assigning the IP Address....................39 2.6.3 Using Computer Names....................40 Remote Access via an External Controller...............40 2.7.1 Using a Web Browser for Remote Access..............42 2.7.2...
  • Page 20 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 4.2.4.2 Signal Flow and Input/Output Symbols in the Block Diagram........79 4.2.5 Structure of the Dialogs....................79 Accessing Dialogs...................... 80 Setting Parameters..................... 81 4.4.1 Working with the Cursor....................82 4.4.2 Selecting a Control Element..................83 4.4.3 Switching Parameters On/Off..................83 4.4.4 Entering a Value......................84...
  • Page 21 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 5.2.3.7 Update.........................110 5.2.3.8 Display Update......................110 5.2.3.9 Check Front Panel...................... 111 5.2.3.10 Shutting Down and Rebooting the Instrument............113 5.2.3.11 Date and Time ......................113 5.2.3.12 Network Settings ......................114 5.2.3.13 Display/Keyboard Settings..................117 5.2.3.14 Auxiliary I/O Settings....................118 5.2.3.15...
  • Page 22 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 5.3.2.1 RF Frequency vs. RF Output Frequency..............149 5.3.2.2 Setting the RF Frequency................... 150 5.3.2.3 RF Frequency Dialog....................150 5.3.2.4 Frequency Settings..................... 151 5.3.2.5 User Variation Settings....................152 5.3.2.6 The Configurable Main PLL Bandwidth...............153 5.3.3 Phase.......................... 155 5.3.3.1...
  • Page 23 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 5.4.6.2 NRP-Z Level Control....................203 5.4.6.3 NRP-Z Power Analysis....................207 5.4.7 User Correction......................245 5.4.7.1 User Correction Menu....................245 5.4.7.2 Filling the Correction List automatically...............250 5.4.7.3 Filling the Correction List with Power Sensor Measurement Data......251 Modulation......................... 253 5.5.1...
  • Page 24 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 5.6.3.1 Pulse Generator Settings.................... 295 5.6.3.2 Pulse Train Generation....................299 Attenuator........................303 5.7.1 Attenuator Settings......................304 R&S SMZ Frequency Multiplier................305 6 Remote Control Basics..............306 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols.............. 306 6.1.1 VISA Libraries......................307 6.1.2 Messages........................307 6.1.3 LAN Interface......................
  • Page 25 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 6.3.3 SCPI Parameters......................331 6.3.3.1 Numeric Values......................332 6.3.3.2 Special Numeric Values....................332 6.3.3.3 Boolean Parameters....................333 6.3.3.4 Text Parameters......................333 6.3.3.5 Character Strings......................334 6.3.3.6 Block Data........................334 6.3.4 Overview of Syntax Elements..................334 6.3.5 Structure of a Command Line..................335 6.3.6...
  • Page 26 ® Contents R&S SMF100A FORMat Subsystem....................363 HCOPy Subsystem....................365 KBOard Subsystem....................372 7.10 MMEMory Subsystem....................373 7.10.1 File Naming Conventions.................... 373 7.10.2 Extensions for User Files.................... 374 7.10.3 Examples........................374 7.10.4 Remote Control Commands..................376 7.11 OUTPut Subsystem....................382 7.12 Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems..............386 7.12.1...
  • Page 27 ® Contents R&S SMF100A 7.13.17 SOURce:ROSCillator Subsystem................551 7.13.18 SOURce:SWEep Subsystem..................555 7.14 STATus Subsystem....................570 7.15 SYSTem Subsystem....................574 7.16 TEST Subsystem.......................589 7.17 TRIGger Subsystem....................590 7.18 UNIT Subsystem......................597 8 Maintenance..................599 Cleaning........................599 Storing and Packing....................600 9 Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting....601 Status Information....................

  • Page 28: Preface

    ® Preface R&S SMF100A Documentation Overview 1 Preface 1.1 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S SMF user documentation. You find it on the product page at: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SMF100A.html > "Downloads" Quick start guide Introduces the R&S SMF and describes how to set up and start working with the prod- uct.

  • Page 29: Typographical Conventions

    ® Preface R&S SMF100A Notes on Screenshots Data sheet and brochure The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMF. It also lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories. The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char- acteristics.
  • Page 30 ® Preface R&S SMF100A Notes on Screenshots The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal- led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par- ticular product configuration. Operating Manual 1167.2319.02 ─ 12...

  • Page 31: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour 2 Preparing for Use The following topics help you to get familiar with the instrument and perform the first steps: ● Front Panel Tour ● Rear Panel Tour ● Putting into Operation This section explains the control elements and connectors of the Signal Generator R&S SMF with the aid of the front and rear views and describes how to put the instru-...

  • Page 32: Standby Leds And Standby Key

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour The keys to the left of the display cause the R&S SMF to return to a definite instrument state and provide information on the instrument and assistance. For more information refer to chapter "Instrument Settings".

  • Page 33: Display

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour See also Chapter 2.3.5.1, "Standby and Ready state", on page 32. 2.1.3 Display The display clearly shows all main settings and signal generator states. The display is divided into the following sections: ●...

  • Page 34: Display Keys

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour RF ON/OFF Switches the RF signal on and off. "RF OFF" is displayed in the header next to the "Frequency" field. LEVEL Activates level entry. MOD ON/OFF Switches the modulations on and off.

  • Page 35: Keypad For Data Entry

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour WINBAR Toggles between display and blanking of the "Winbar". CLOSE Closes the active menu. ● If the entry mode is active, changes are cancelled. ● If settings in this menu require acknowledgment by means of an "Accept" button, a query is displayed asking whether the changes made should be cancelled.

  • Page 36: Rotary Knob And Navigation Keys

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour Keys Description *... # Enters special characters. Toggles through the available characters if the key is pressed several times in a row. A <-> a Toggles between uppercase and lowercase characters.

  • Page 37: Front Panel Connectors

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour NAVIGATION KEYS The navigation keys consist of 4 arrow keys which are used for navigation, alternatively to the rotary knob. UP/ DOWN The up and down arrow keys do the following: KEYS ●...
  • Page 38 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Front Panel Tour PULSE IN Input of external pulse signal or input for triggering the pulse genera- tor (option R&S SMF-K23). PULSE OUT Output of internal pulse signal generated by the internal pulse gener- ator (option R&S SMF-K23).

  • Page 39: Rear Panel Tour

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Rear Panel Tour 2.2 Rear Panel Tour This section gives an overview of connectors on the rear panel of the instrument. Each connector is briefly described and a reference is given to the chapters containing detailed information.
  • Page 40 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Rear Panel Tour ● Firmware update See also: ● Chapter 2.6, "Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection", on page 37 ● Chapter 6.1.3, "LAN Interface", on page 308 USB A, USB B Universal serial bus interfaces available only with option R&S SMF-B84.
  • Page 41 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Rear Panel Tour See also data sheet and Chapter 2.3.4, "Connecting the Instrument to the AC Supply", on page 31. RF OUT Rear panel output for RF signal (option R&S SMF-B81). This option is recommended for use of the instrument in a 19" rack. Installing the instrument in a 19"...

  • Page 42: Putting Into Operation

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation USER 1 | USER 2 | USER 3 Input/output for configurable signals for triggering and control. X-AXIS Output for supplying a voltage ramp for the X deflection of an oscilloscope or an XY recorder.
  • Page 43 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury, or damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing.

  • Page 44: Emi Suppression

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation 2.3.1 EMI Suppression Electromagnetic interference (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.
  • Page 45 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation 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.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Instrument To The Ac Supply

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation Rackmounting The R&S SMF 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 disturb the operation and even cause damage.

  • Page 47: Standby And Ready State

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation 2.3.5.1 Standby and Ready state The ON/STANDBY key is located in the bottom left corner of the front panel. Switching between standby and ready state ► Press the ON/STANDBY key briefly to switch the instrument from the standby to ready state or vice versa.

  • Page 48: Default Settings

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation Press the SETUP key and select "System > Internal Adjustments" to access the dialog for preforming and configuring of the adjustments settings. A maximum level accuracy can be obtained, for instance.

  • Page 49: Shutting Down The Instrument

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Putting into Operation ● Network settings ("Setup" menu) ● GPIB address ("Setup" menu) ● *IDN? Identification and emulation ("Setup" menu) ● Password and settings protected by passwords ("Setup" menu) ● Start/Stop Display Update ("Setup" menu) ●...

  • Page 50: Connecting External Accessories

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Connecting External Accessories Shock hazard Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the instrument is switched off and disconnec- ted from all power supplies. Always use fuses supplied by Rohde & Schwarz as spare parts, or fuses of the same type and rating.

  • Page 51: Linux Operating System

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Linux Operating System Connecting a keyboard The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default keyboard lay- out is English – US. Use the "Setup > Keyboard Settings" dialog to configure the keyboard properties.

  • Page 52: Setting Up A Network (Lan) Connection

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Accessing the File System The instrument also supports two standard methods to access the file system form a remote client: ● FTP (file transfer protocol) ● File sharing according to the SAMBA/SMB (server message block) protocol.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Instrument To The Network

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Accessing Operating System No access to the operating system is required for normal operation. All necessary system settings can be made in the "Setup" dialog. 2.6.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument: ●...

  • Page 54: Assigning The Ip Address

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection 2.6.2 Assigning the IP Address Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instru- ment 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 automati- cally.

  • Page 55: Using Computer Names

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller To assign the IP address manually on the remote computer ► Obtain the necessary information from your network administrator. If you use more than one LAN connector, you need separate address information for each connec- tor.
  • Page 56 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller For an overview of the instrument's operating concept and the different ways to control and operate the instrument, see Chapter 3.1, "Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept", on page 57.

  • Page 57: Using A Web Browser For Remote Access

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller Default password Remote-access and file access require the user "instrument" with default password "instrument". Changing the default user and security passwords It is highly recommended to change the default user and security passwords in the menu "Setup >...

  • Page 58: Remote Access Via A Vnc Client Software

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller The default password is "instrument". After the connection is established, the current signal generator screen with the block diagram is displayed and the instrument can be remote-accessed from the remote computer.
  • Page 59 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller Enabled Direct Control The direct control of the instrument is not disabled and the instrument can be control- led from the front panel and via the remote computer alternately.
  • Page 60 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller At the same time a warning is displayed stating that a password must be set. 4. Select "OK". The "Default Local System Properties" panel opens. 5. Enter a password with a length of at least five digits.
  • Page 61 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller Note: The VNC Viewer program is included in the download for the installation of the Ultr@VNC program on the signal generator if "Full installation" was selected in the "Select Component" panel. In this case, the program ultr@vncviewer.exe can be copied to the Windows PC.
  • Page 62 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A Remote Access via an External Controller 3. Enter the password as defined in the "Default Local System Properties" panel of the Ultr@VNC program and select "Log On". The connection is established, the instrument is remote accessed and the current signal generator screen with the block diagram is displayed.

  • Page 63: Lxi Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration b) Deactivate the VNC Server service. The connection is disabled, the VNC icon disappears from the task bar of the instrument. 2.8 LXI Configuration LXI ("LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation" is an instrumentation platform for measuring instruments and test systems that is based on standard Ethernet technology.

  • Page 64: Lxi Browser Settings

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration Parameter Value Hostname <Instrument-specific host name> Description Vector Signal Generator Negotiation Auto Detect VXI-11 Discovery Enabled The LAN settings are configured using the instrument's "LXI Browser Interface". 2.8.1 LXI Browser Settings To access the instrument via the web browser: ►...

  • Page 65: Lan Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration The home page displays the device information required by the LXI standard, including the VISA resource string in read-only format. – "Device Indicator" activates or deactivates the LXI status indication. When activated, the LXI LEDs flash, both in the browser dialog and in the LXI dialog of the connected instrument.

  • Page 66: Ip Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration ● Configuration...................... 51 ● Advanced LAN Configuration..................51 ● Ping Client.......................52 ● Control......................53 ● SCPI Remote Trace....................55 2.8.2.1 IP Configuration The "IP Configuration" page displays all mandatory LAN parameters. The "IP Address Mode" selects a configuration mode for the IP address of the R&S SMF.

  • Page 67: Ping Client

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration The following advanced parameters are available: ● "mDNS and DNS-SD": The additional protocols "multicast DNS" and "DNS service discovery" are used for device communication in zero configuration networks, working without DNS and DHCP.

  • Page 68: Web Control

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration To initiate a ping from the instrument to the device: 1. Enable "ICMP Ping" on the "Advanced LAN Configuration" page. 2. Select the "Ping Client" page. 3. In the "Destination Address" field, enter the IP address of the device you want to ping (without the ping command and without any further parameters), e.g.
  • Page 69 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration Starting a Remote Control via the LXI web browser This section assumes that the instrument and the controller PC are connected in the LAN. 1. Start a web browser that supports html5 (W3C compliant).

  • Page 70: Scpi Remote Trace

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration 2.8.2.5 SCPI Remote Trace The remote trace functionality allows you to trace input and output strings at the remote control interface of the R&S SMF. A recorded trace (message log) can be evaluated directly in the dialog. Use the high- lighting and navigation functions provided in the lower toolbar to locate error messages and messages containing arbitrary search strings.
  • Page 71 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMF100A LXI Configuration Toolbars The toolbar at the top of the dialog provides basic settings and functions. ● "Live mode" / "logging": If logging is switched on, messages are traced. They are stored in an internal database and can be displayed upon request, using the refresh button (live mode off) or they can be displayed automatically (live mode on).

  • Page 72: Getting Started

    ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept 3 Getting Started This section helps you to get familiar with the R&S SMF. It provides an introduction to the general concept of the instrument with a sample of the possible application fields, and a description of the main blocks in the signal generation flow.
  • Page 73 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept Figure 3-1: Block diagram of a fully equipped R&S SMF With the rotary knob, you can navigate in the block diagram and the dialogs, and oper- ate the instrument with one hand. The cursor is moved line by line through the block diagram or dialog.

  • Page 74: Application Field Of The Instrument

    ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Application Field of the Instrument Remote Control Remote control is an operation of the instrument by means of remote control com- mands or programs that automatize repeating settings. The instrument is connected to a computer running the program.

  • Page 75: Description Of Individual Diagram Blocks

    ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Description of Individual Diagram Blocks analog and/or digital modulations. Option R&S SMF-K23 provides an internal pulse generator. 3.3 Description of Individual Diagram Blocks Up-to-date information is available at R&S SMF homepage on the internet http:// www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/smf100a.html).
  • Page 76 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Description of Individual Diagram Blocks Internal Pulse Modulation with extended features, e.g. generation of double pulse, requires option R&S SMF-K23, Pulse Generator. The pulse signal is output at the PULSE OUT connector at the front of the instrument. Narrow pulse modulation is provi- ded by option R&S SMF-K3, and pulse train by option R&S SMF-K27.

  • Page 77: Example Of Setup

    ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup In models with mechanical level control, the frequency range in the footer changes to the corresponding scale-setting for the adjusting screw. ● "SMZxxx" without level control Depending on the model of the frequency multiplier the R&S SMF adjusts the RF fre- quency and level automatically to the frequency multiplier, and shows the values in the header.
  • Page 78 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup 2. Select and activate AM modulation a) Turn the rotary knob and select the "Modulation" block. b) Press the rotary knob to open the dialog where the modulation can be selected (different modulation modes are available depending on the options installed).
  • Page 79 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup c) Turn the rotary knob and highlight "Amplitude Modulation". Press the rotary knob to open the "Amplitude Modulation" dialog. d) Turn the rotary knob to select parameter "Depth", press the rotary knob to allow editing and enter the preffered AM depth with the aid of the numeric keypad and the unit keys.
  • Page 80 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup e) Finally, select "State" and press the rotary knob to switch on the AM modula- tion. Press the DIAGRAM key to display the complete block diagram. To indicate the active state, the "Modulation" block is displayed in blue. The "RF Frequency"...
  • Page 81 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup Generation of a Frequency Modulated Signal with Noise To generate a simple FM-modulated with noise signal, proceed as follow: 1. Activate default (preset) state Press the PRESET key to set a defined instrument state.
  • Page 82 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup 2. Select and activate FM modulation with internal noise signal and a deviation of 500 a) Turn the rotary knob and select the "Modulation" block. b) Press the rotary knob to open the dialog where the modulation can be selected (different modulation modes are available depending on the options installed).
  • Page 83 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup d) Turn the rotary knob to select parameter "Source", press the rotary knob to open the selection list and select "Noise Generator". The settings for the noise generator are performed in the "LF Gen./Noise"...
  • Page 84 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup Finally, select "State" and press the rotary knob to switch on the FM modula- tion. g) Press the DIAGRAM key to display the complete block diagram. To indicate the active state, the "Modulation" block is displayed in blue. The "RF Frequency"...
  • Page 85 ® Getting Started R&S SMF100A Example of Setup The graph below shows the FM modulated signal with noise (upper blue trace) and the unmodulated signal (lower greentrace). Operating Manual 1167.2319.02 ─ 12...

  • Page 86: Manual Operation

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Key Features 4 Manual Operation The R&S SMF can be operated intuitively either via the interactive block diagram or via a menu tree. All menus are in the form of windows that can be operated in the same way.
  • Page 87 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Key Features a blue frame can be directly switched on and off by means of the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key. The menus of the highlighted function blocks can be called by pressing the ENTER key.
  • Page 88 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Key Features Operation corresponds to the Windows concept To offer the user a familiar environment, operation is very similar to operation of Win- dows user interfaces. All menus and tables are made up of known elements, such as selection lists, check boxes and entry fields.
  • Page 89 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Key Features Keys with assigned simple functions Most keys on the front panel of the R&S SMF directly perform a simple function. Since a great number of settings can thus be made by a keystroke, operation is easy.

  • Page 90: Display

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Display 4.2 Display The display shows the current signal generator state and offers graphical elements for direct operation. It is divided into three sections: ● The frequency and level display with info line indicates the main output signal parameters and reports the current state with status, error and warning messages.

  • Page 91: Status Information And Messages

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Display The values displayed in the "Freq" and "Level" fields include a set offset or multiplier factor. For more See alos Chapter 5.3.2, "RF Frequency", on page 149 and Chapter 5.4.1, "Overview of RF Level", on page 179.

  • Page 92: Permanent Messages

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Display These messages can be read from remote using the commands :SYSTem:ERRor[: and :SYSTem:ERRor:ALL?. NEXT]? 4.2.2.4 Permanent Messages Permanent messages are displayed if an error occurs that impairs further instrument operation, e.g. a hardware fault. The error signalled by a permanent message must be eliminated before correct instrument operation can be ensured.

  • Page 93: Block Diagram

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Display This button is available only if the history of the messages is displayed. Del. volatile Clears all volatile messages. This button is available only if the history of the messages is displayed. Remote command:...

  • Page 94: Function Blocks In The Block Diagram

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Display 4.2.4.1 Function Blocks in the Block Diagram Each block represents a function of signal generation. The function is indicated in the headline of the block. In the check box, the respective function can be quickly activa- ted/ deactivated with the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key.

  • Page 95: Accessing Dialogs

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Accessing Dialogs The menus are in Windows format. The menus differ in details depending on their function but they consist of the same main elements. Each menu consists of a menu header and one or more menu areas with various fields for setting parameters.

  • Page 96: Setting Parameters

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters Minimizing an active menu ► Use the HIDE (CTRL+H) key to minimize an active menu. It is displayed in the form of a Winbar button. Automatically arranging displayed menus ► Press the REARR (CTRL+A) key to rearrange all open menus so that they overlap as little as possible.

  • Page 97: Working With The Cursor

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters For more information, refer to: ● Chapter 4.8, "Legend of Front-Panel Controls", on page 95 for an overview of key functions and a cross-reference between the front panel keys and the keyboard shortcuts ●...

  • Page 98: Selecting A Control Element

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters b) Use the appropriate softkeys (CTRL+F1..F8) to move the cursor to the "Win- bar". If the "Winbar" is covered by a menu, press the WINBAR (CTRL+W) key to dis- play it in the foreground.

  • Page 99: Entering A Value

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters ● Press the TOGGLE ON OFF (CTRL+T) key. Colour and label of a button change, the check box is ticked or the tick is removed. 4.4.4 Entering a Value Numeric and alphanumeric values can be edited in the entry fields. In the editing mode, cursors of different colour are used.

  • Page 100: Working With Units

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters The value at the cursor position is varied. 3. To vary the selected value, use the UP/DOWN arrow key or turn the rotary knob. The value is increased or decreased. Entering a new alphanumerical value 1.

  • Page 101: Selecting A Value From A List

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters 2. Select a "Unit" in the selection field next to the parameter value. Press the ENTER key. The unit displayed in the entry field next to the value is assigned. Changing a unit To subsequently change a unit, i.e.

  • Page 102: Restoring The Previous Value

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Setting Parameters Confirming settings ► To confirm the settings, press the rotary knob or one of the UNIT keys (see also Chapter 4.4.5, "Working with Units ", on page 85) . Note: Variations by means of the rotary knob are immediately set.

  • Page 103: Editors

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Editors 2. Confirm with "OK" to abort the changes. Select "Cancel" to return to the dialog. The previous selected settings are dis- played. Restoring values after an extended calculation has been started Calculation and setting might require different period of time. Many settings are made without noticeable calculation times;...
  • Page 104 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Editors If no list has been selected, a blank list of only one row is displayed. 2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to change between the colums. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to mark a row.

  • Page 105: How To Use The Help System

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A How to Use the Help System 2. To open the data list for editing, select the associated button "Edit User Correction Data..." or "Edit List Mode Data..." in the individual menu. Edit the list and save it under a new name.

  • Page 106: File Management

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A File Management The corresponding help topic is displayed. Navigating in the help topics 1. To scroll through a page, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys. 2. To follow a cross-reference, select the link text. 3. To return to the previous page, select "Back".
  • Page 107 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A File Management case of a connected network, all network drives that can be accessed are available. The files are accessed in a "Save/Recall" dialog in the individual menus. The files are differentiated according to their extensions; each type of file is assigned a specific file content.

  • Page 108: File Select Dialog

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A File Management Saving and loading of all instrument settings All instrument settings are saved and loaded in the "File" menu. To access the "File" menu, press the FILE (CTRL+S) key. For more information, see Chapter 5.2.8, "Storing and Loading Instrument Data - File Key",...

  • Page 109: File Manager

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A File Management The created file is empty; it must be filled with the necessary values in the individ- ual editor. 4.7.2 File Manager The "File Manager" allows general file management such as copying, shifting, renam- ing and deleting files as well as generating new directories.

  • Page 110: Extensions For User Files

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls 4.7.2.1 Extensions for User Files The following table lists all available file extensions for user files. The currently availa- ble files on the instrument depend on the installed options. Table 4-1: List of the automatically assigned file extensions in the instrument...
  • Page 111 ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Front-panel key Key of PC keyboard Function - / A<->a - / (shift+) a—z Enters the sign. Switches between upper-case and lower-case let- ters. 0-9 / a...z CTRL+ 0-9 / a...z CTRL Enters the number/letter.

  • Page 112: Front Panel Key Emulation

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMF100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Front-panel key Key of PC keyboard Function SETUP CTRL + E Opens the setup menu for general instrument set- tings. Softkeys CTRL + F1 – F8 Triggers the function assigned to the softkey.

  • Page 113: Instrument Function

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Overview of Instrument Functions 5 Instrument Function 5.1 Overview of Instrument Functions This chapter explains the functions of the R&S SMF and the options available in the setting menus. The associated SCPI command is specified for each parameter (where applicable).
  • Page 114 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Overview of Instrument Functions Chapter 5.3.5.1, "Overview", on page 159 ● Reference Oscillator Chapter 5.3.4, "Reference Oscillator", on page 155 The RF level control is configured in the "Level Control" function block: ● RF Level Chapter 5.4.1, "Overview of RF...

  • Page 115: General Instrument Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2 General Instrument Settings 5.2.1 Overview of General Instrument Settings This section describes the settings which do not directly affect signal generation. Most of these settings can only be accessed by means of menus which are opened using keys or key combinations on the external keyboard or keys on the front panel key emu- lation.

  • Page 116: General Configuration Of Instrument - Setup Key

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Settings that are not affected by the PRESET key ● Reference frequency settings ("Ref Oscillator" menu) ● Power on settings ("Level/EMF" menu) ● Network settings ("Setup" menu) ● GPIB address ("Setup" menu) ●...
  • Page 117 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Self-calibration routines that do require additional (external) measurement equipment are either described in the Service Manual of the instrument, or they require to be per- formed by a Rohde & Schwarz service center.
  • Page 118 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Adjust All Performs all available internal calibration routines of the instrument. Remote command: on page 356 :CALibration<hw>:ALL[:MEASure]? Adjust Synthesis Performs all adjustments which affect the frequency. This includes adjustment of option R&S SMF-B20, AM/FM/SCAN modulator, LF and Low Phase Noise.

  • Page 119: Hardware Config

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2.3.2 Hardware Config In the "Hardware Config" dialog, the installed assemblies together with their variants and revision states can be displayed for servicing purposes. To open the "Hardware Config" dialog, select "System" and press the SETUP or MENU key.

  • Page 120: Software / Options

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings "Slot" Indicates whether the assembly is connected to the serial bus or PCI bus. Remote command: on page 359 :DIAGnostic<hw>:BGINfo? 5.2.3.3 Software / Options The "Software/Options" dialog shows the firmware version of the instrument software and all installed hardware and software options.

  • Page 121: Manage License Keys

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Hardware Options / Software Options The tables in the sections "Hardware" and "Software" list the installed hardware and software options. "Option" Short name of option "Designation" Name of option "Expiration Date" For regular options, "Permanent" is indicated in this column. Some options are available as trial versions.

  • Page 122: Nrp-Z Info/Update

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings License Registration If your purchased license is delivered unregistered, you must register it before you can activate the option. For detailed information about the license registration, refer to the installation instruc- tions provided with the option (Supplement A) and the documentation of the online tool "Manage Licenses"...
  • Page 123 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings ► To access this dialog, select "Setup > System > NRP-Z Info/Update…". The "NRP-Z Info / Update" dialog indicates the connected R&S NRP-Z Power Sen- sors with specific information and contains the functions to update the firmware of a connected sensor.

  • Page 124: Smz Info Update

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5. Connect sensor within 4 seconds The update starts, a bar informs about the progress. Current Sensors Shows the sensors that are connected to the generator with information on serial num- ber, the revision state and some features.

  • Page 125: Update

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings ● In the block diagram, select "RF Block > Configure > SMZ Info Update" ● Where you can find the description... Since this section is relevant when an R&S SMZxxx frequency multiplier is connec- ted, you can find a detailed description in the user manual of the frequency multi- plier.

  • Page 126: Check Front Panel

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The indicated values are not updated and may therefore differ from the intern, used values. Display Update is On/Off Switches on/off update of the displayed parameters. Switching off the update of the displayed parameters increases the speed for certain settings.
  • Page 127 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Check Front Panel Settings ► To access this dialog, Press the "setup" key and select "Setup > Test > Check Front Panel". Reflecting the front panel, the "Check Front Panel" dialog contains all functions to test the operating elements of the instrument.

  • Page 128: Shutting Down And Rebooting The Instrument

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings ► Press the ESC key a third time. Exits the "Check Front Panel" dialog, even if you have not yet checked all the keys. Expected responses: ● Pressing a key once (green), pressing twice (red) ●...

  • Page 129: Network Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The "Date / Time" dialog contains the time and data settings of the operating sys- tem. The parameters "Date" and "Time" are protected to prevent accidental changes. To enable editing, unlock protection level 1, see Chapter 5.2.3.18,...
  • Page 130 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings ► To access this dialog, press the SETUP or MENU key and select "Environment > Network Settings". In the "Network Settings" dialog, you can configure the settings of the general net- work environment and specific identification parameters of the instrument in the network.
  • Page 131 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Note: Since the workgroup name of the instrument is a protected parameter, you must first unlock protection level 1 to enable the entry (see Chapter 5.2.3.18, "Protection", on page 124). Remote command:...

  • Page 132: Display/Keyboard Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings DNS Suffix Displays the primary DNS (Domain Name System) suffix, that means the DNS name without the host name part. The DNS system uses the suffix for registration and name resolution to uniquely iden- tify the instrument in the entire network.

  • Page 133: Auxiliary I/O Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings If activated, the display including backlight is completely switched off after the elapse of the "Wait Time" when no entries via front panel, external mouse or external keyboard are made. This mode is recommended for preserving the display especially if the instrument is exclusively operated via remote control.
  • Page 134 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The user-programmable marker signal can be used for brightness control of an oscillo- scope. The output becomes active when the sweep run has reached the marker. Up to 10 markers can be set to mark positions in the sweep run. The duration of the active signal is equal to the dwell time (DWELL) of a step.

  • Page 135: Remote Channel Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings "Off" RF blanking as selected under RF blanking is active. "8757D/E" An additional sawtooth signal from start and stop frequency is output at the Z-AXIS output for control of the HP8757D/E scalar network analyzer.

  • Page 136: Instrument Emulations

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings In addtion, you can also use a Bluetooth connection for remote control via the serial interface. The settings are effective for both interfaces (see also Chapter 5.2.3.19, "Security", on page 125 ).
  • Page 137 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings You find all the remote control command sets supported by the R&S SMF in a selec- tion list. For more information on this topic, an application note describes in detail how to use this feature. See the product site of the R&S SMF.

  • Page 138: Lxi Status

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Set to default Enables you to reset the *IDN and *OPT strings in user defined mode, see "Mode" on page 122 . The default strings vary depending on the selected emulation mode (Language)

  • Page 139: Protection

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings LAN Reset Initiates the network configuration reset mechanism for the instrument and resets the hostname, MAC address, and IP address. According to the LXI standard, a LAN Reset must place the following network settings...

  • Page 140: Security

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The following functions are protected in the respective levels: ● Protection Level 1 Protects against accidental changes to certain settings, e.g. clock and date, net- work settings or instrument names. You can access this protection level with the password 123456.
  • Page 141 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings For more information concerning the security password, see the description Resolving Security Issues when Working with an R&S SMF. You can find this document on the R&S SMF product page at "Downloads" > "Manuals".
  • Page 142 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The "Security" dialog comprises the parameters for configuring the passwords, as well as the security settings of the mass storage and the LAN services. The settings in this dialog will not be assigned until you enter the...
  • Page 143 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Confirm Password ← Change User Password Confirms the new user password by reperating. Note: The new password will not be assigned until you select the Change Password button. Change Password ← Change User Password Changes the user password accordingly.
  • Page 144 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Enable LAN Interface ← LAN Services Enables the LAN interface in general, and thus provides remote access via all unlocked services. Note: The activated LAN services will not be assigned until you enter the...
  • Page 145 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings USB Storage Activates the access to external USB storage media. This setting has no effect on a mouse or a keyboard, connected via USB. Note: The setting will not be assigned until you enter the...
  • Page 146 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings "Display only" Locks the manual operation of the instrument. The display on the screen remains and shows the current settings and changes. This security feature protects the instrument against unauthorized access, but still shows the current settings and processes, for exam- ple when you operate the instrument via remote control.

  • Page 147: Save/Recall

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Via remote control, there is no password required. Remote command: on page 578 :SYSTem:ULOCk on page 577 :SYSTem:DLOCk on page 578 :SYSTem:KLOCk Security Password Enters the password that is required to enable or to disable the settings protected by a security password.

  • Page 148: Help

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Note: "Factory Preset" resets the "Remote Channel" and network settings to the default values. Executing "Factory Preset" via remote control terminates the connection to the instru- ment, if these settings had been configured to values different to the default ones.

  • Page 149: Generating A Hard Copy Of The Display

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The status message additionally indicates whether the LOCAL key is disabled or enabled. The following states are indicated: ● "REMOTE" The LOCAL key switches the instrument from remote control to manual control.

  • Page 150: Hard Copy Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2.5.1 Hard Copy Settings ► To access the dialog, press the HCOPY key. The dialog contains the parameters for configuring the output format and location of a hardcopy. The remote commands required to define the hard copy settings are described in Chapter 7.8, "HCOPy...

  • Page 151: Hardcopy Options

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2.5.2 Hardcopy Options This section describes the "Hardcopy Options" dialog. File Options Dialog for setting the file parameters. "Format" Selects the output file format, for example *.bmp, *.jpg*.xpm*.png. Remote command: on page 371...

  • Page 152: Messages - Info Key

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings "Prefix, Year, Determines the rules for "Automatic Naming". Month, Day" Per default, the automatically generated file name is composed of: <Path>/<Prefix><YYYY><MM><DD><Number>.<Format>, where Y, M and D mean Year, Month, Day; Number is the "Current Auto Number".
  • Page 153 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings The context-sensitive page which is opened with the HELP key is part of a comprehen- sive help system. It is possible to move from this context-sensitive page to any page of the help system. The following navigation aids are available: ●...

  • Page 154: Storing And Loading Instrument Data - File Key

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2.8 Storing and Loading Instrument Data - File Key The R&S SMF allows complete instrument settings to be stored in files on the Com- pactFlash™ Card. Defined and complex instrument settings can then be reproduced at any time by load- ing this data.

  • Page 155: Save/Recall Menu

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 5.2.8.1 Save/Recall Menu The settings available in the File menu "Save/Recall" depend on the operation selected under "Select Operation". For more information, see Chapter 4.7.1, "File Select Dialog", on page 93. Select Operation Selects the file function.

  • Page 156: Loading Instrument Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings ● to perform standard file management functions, like create new directories, move, copy, delete files and/or directories, use the standard "File Manager" function (see " File Manager" on page 141). Remote command:...
  • Page 157 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Directory, File List and File Name Note: You access this generic standard function each time you perform one of the following: ● store or load (settings) files ● define a folder these files are to be stored in or ●...

  • Page 158: File Manager

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings If an instrument setting in which a sweep was activated is stored, the sweep is started when the recall command is called. If an instrument setting which accesses lists is stored, this list is also loaded.
  • Page 159 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings File Type Selects the file type to be listed. If you select a file type with a specific file extension, only files with this extension are listed in the directory. Remote command: n.a.

  • Page 160: Accessing The File System Of The Instrument And Transferring Files From And To The Instrument

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings Create New Directory Creates a new directory. The name of the new directory can be entered in the "New Directory" dialog. Note: When the subdirectory is entered, it is possible to enter an absolute path name (e.g.
  • Page 161 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A General Instrument Settings 4. In the address field, enter ftp://<"IP Address" of the Instrument>, e.g. ftp://10.113.10.105 A log on dialog opens and requests a password. Tip: Default password. The FTP file access use the user instrument with default password instrument.

  • Page 162: Rf Frequency Block

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block b) Write down the "IP Address" of the instrument, e.g. 10.113.10.105. 3. On the remote PC, start the Windows Explorer and open the "Map Network Drive" dialog. a) Select a valid "Drive", e.g. W.

  • Page 163: Rf Signal Modes And Characteristics

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Activating RF Signal Output If the settings for the RF signal are done, you can activate RF signal output via: ● the TOGGLE ON/OFF key (the RF Frequency function block must first be selected) ●...

  • Page 164: Rf Frequency

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block User-specific lists which contain level correction values for any frequency range ("User Correction") can be created to, for example, compensate the cable attenuation in a test assembly setup. The R&S SMF generates the RF signal in unmodulated or analog form. The signal generator is equipped therefore with the following sources for analog modulations: ●...

  • Page 165: Setting The Rf Frequency

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block 5.3.2.2 Setting the RF Frequency To change the RF frequency, press the FREQ key and enter the desired frequency. Changes to the RF frequency have an immediate effect (without confirmation with the ENTER key) on the output signal.

  • Page 166: Frequency Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block 5.3.2.4 Frequency Settings Access: ► Select "RF Frequency > config... > RF Frequency > Frequency/Phase". In the upper section of the combined "RF Frequency / Phase ..." settings dialog, you can configure the frequency of the RF signal.

  • Page 167: User Variation Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Main Pll Bandwidth Selects the PLL (Phase Locked Loop) bandwidth of the main synthesizer. Refer to Chapter 5.3.2.6, "The Configurable Main PLL Bandwidth", on page 153 for details. "Normal" Sets the default main PLL bandwidth. The instrument provides the maximum modulation bandwidth and FM / PhiM deviation.

  • Page 168: The Configurable Main Pll Bandwidth

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Variation Step Sets the user-defined step width. This step width is used when entering the RF fre- quency using the rotary knob. Frequency variation with this step width must also be activated with "Variation Active".
  • Page 169 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Figure 5-1: SSB Phase Noise, comparison of the main synthesizer PLL bandwidth "Narrow" and "Normal" The phase noise performance for frequency offsets higher than 100 kHz is improved in the narrow PLL bandwidth mode (blue measurement curve). In the offset range 10 kHz to 100 kHz, the pedestal phase noise deteriorates.

  • Page 170: Phase

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block A message in the info line indicates when there is a conflict between the modulation mode and the PLL bandwidth setting. 5.3.3 Phase The phase of the RF output signal can be changed in the "Phase Settings" section of the "RF Frequency/Phase"...
  • Page 171 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Regardless of the used reference source (internal or external), the R&S SMF always provides the configured reference frequency at the output. You can use it, for example to synchronize several interconnected instruments.

  • Page 172: Reference Oscillator Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Figure 5-3: Synchronizing instruments by means of an externally applied reference signal having 10 MHz Settings: – Source: "External" – External Reference Frequency: "10 MHz" Set the additionally provided parameters, as for example the synchronization band- width according to the requirements of the application.
  • Page 173 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block In the "Reference Oscillator Settings" dialog, you can select the signal source and fre- quency to be used as the reference frequency, and determine a user-defined adjust- ment value. The remote commands required to define the reference oscillator settings are descri- bed in Chapter 7.13.17, "SOURce:ROSCillator...

  • Page 174: Rf Frequency Sweep

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Output Selects the output for the reference oscillator signal. You can assign the signal to the output, when the external reference frequency is 10 MHz. Remote command: on page 554 [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:OUTPut:SOURce EFC - Reference Oscillator Activates the electronic frequency control.
  • Page 175 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block spectrum analyzers, realtime adjustment of microwave filterscan be performed, for example. To mark important frequency ranges such as filter bandwidths or the position of attenu- ation poles, the R&S SMF has 10 user-selectable frequency markers which can be out- put as pulse markers at the marker output (TTL level) or alternatively modulated on the RF level as level markers (level reduction of 1 dB).

  • Page 176: Rf Frequency Sweep

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block It is recommended to switch off the display update for optimum sweep performance especially with short dwell times (see Chapter 5.2.3.8, "Display Update", on page 110). 5.3.5.2 RF Frequency Sweep The dialog enables you to activate and configure a sweep for the RF frequency.
  • Page 177 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block RF Frequency Sweep Settings ► To access the sweep dialog, select "RF Frequency > configure > Sweep/List > RF Frequency Sweep". In these dialogs you can configure the corresponding sweep signal. State - Frequency Sweep Activates RF sweep mode.
  • Page 178 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block "Step" Generates the sweep signal step-by-step, manually triggered. To perform the sweep steps, enter the frequency value under Current Freq - Frequency Sweep . You can directly enter the value, but also use the UP and DOWN navigation keys or the ROTARY KNOB.
  • Page 179 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block "Extern Step" Generates the sweep signal step-by-step, manually triggered. To trigger a sweep step, apply an external trigger signal. The step width corresponds to the step width set for the rotary knob.
  • Page 180 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Point Trigger ← Specific Sweep Parameters Selects the mode to trigger the progress of each step. ("Auto" = immediately; "Single" = remotely (Bus); "External" = external signal) Execute Single Sweep - Frequency Sweep Starts a sweep manually.
  • Page 181 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block "Linear" Takes the frequency value entered as an absolute value in Hz. "Logarithmic" Takes the value entered as a lograithmic value, that means as a con- stant fraction of teh current frequency in %.
  • Page 182 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Remote command: on page 560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RETRace Step Lin/Log - Frequency Sweep Sets the step width for the individual frequency sweep steps. At each step this value is added to the current frequency.
  • Page 183 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Remote command: on page 560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:POINts Sweep Time - RF Frequency Sweep This feature is available for ramp spacing only. Sets the sweep time for ramp sweeps. Ramp sweeps are selected above under "...
  • Page 184 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Remote command: n.a. RF Frequency Marker The "RF Frequency Marker" dialog is called via the EDIT MARKER button in the "RF Frequency Sweep" dialog. Up to ten frequency markers can be defined. The level of the marker signal at the MARKER output changes according to the selected polarity when the frequency mark is reached.

  • Page 185: List Mode

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Amplitude Marker - RF Frequency Marker Activates or deactivates the selected amplitude marker. If activated, the level is reduced by the amplitude entered under Amplitude - RF Frequency Marker on reach- ing the mark.

  • Page 186: List Mode Dialog

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block ® provided e.g. by the Microsoft Excel program. The separators for table columns and for decimal floating-point numerals can be set. In addition, internally created List data can be exported into ASCII files using the export function.
  • Page 187 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Note: Activating the list mode automatically deactivates all sweeps. During list mode the frequency and level indications do not display the currently set values. Remote command: on page 471 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MODE Mode - List Mode Selects the cycle mode of the List mode.
  • Page 188 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Reset - List Mode Resets the list to the starting point. Remote command: on page 514 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:RESet Dwell Time - List Mode Enters the dwell time. The dwell time determines the duration of a list step in list oper- ating modes "Auto", "Single"...
  • Page 189 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block List Mode Data... - List Mode Calls the "File Select" menu for selecting and creating a list or the "File Manager". Remote command: on page 515 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:SELect on page 505 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DELete on page 506 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DELete:ALL...
  • Page 190 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block "Edit" Calls a selection of possible actions described below. "Insert Row" Inserts a new row before the marked row. "Insert Range" Inserts new rows before the marked row. The number of rows to be inserted can be defined in an entry window.
  • Page 191 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Attenuator Settings For instruments equipped with a step attenuator, setting of the parameters is provided in the "Attenuator Settings" section. Mode – Attenuator Settings Sets the attenuator mode at the RF output.
  • Page 192 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Externally edited Excel tables with frequency/level pairs can be imported as text or CSV-files and used for list mode. On the other hand, internally created list mode lists can be exported as text or CSV- files.

  • Page 193: Filling The List Mode Data Automatically

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Frequency Block Select Destination / Source - List Mode Calls the "File Manager" for selecting the list mode list to be exported (source) into an ASCII file or the destination for the ASCII file to be imported (destination) in.

  • Page 194: Rf Level

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Range Sets the range for filling the table. Remote command: n.a. Select column to fill Selects either the frequency or the level column to be filled with the value defined below. Remote command: n.a.

  • Page 195: Rf Level Vs. Rf Output Level

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The value of the RF level is displayed in the level field in the header of the display ("Level"). This field provides the direct input of the RF level value. Alternatively, you can enter the level in the "Level/EMF/..." dialog.

  • Page 196: Level Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Access: ► Select "Level Control > config... > Level". The offset-free level, level offset, level limit and power resolution are set in the top section of the dialog. In section "User Variation", you can determine the step size for adjusting the level with the rotary knob (with "Variation Active On").

  • Page 197: User Variation

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The display has been disabled for security reasons, see Annotation Frequency Annotation Amplitude. ● The display is disabled when list mode is running, see " State - List Mode " on page 171.

  • Page 198: External Level Adjustment

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Variation Active Activates the user-defined step width used when varying the level value with the rotary knob. "ON" The level value set with the rotary knob is varied using the user- defined step width which is entered under "Variation Step".

  • Page 199: Rf Level Sweep

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Previous Set- When the instrument is switched on, the output assumes the same ting" state as it had when the instrument was switched off. Remote command: on page 385 :OUTPut<hw>[:STATe]:PON Display Level as Voltage of EMF - RF Level Activates display of the signal level as voltage of the EMF (no-load voltage).
  • Page 200 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Note: Activating a sweep mode automatically deactivates other sweeps and the list mode. Remote command: on page 529 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:MODE Mode - Level Sweep Selects the level sweep instrument operating mode and the sweep mode.
  • Page 201 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Step" Sets a step-by-step sweep cycle. If this mode is activated, the cursor moves to the value displayed for "Current Level". Each sweep step is triggered by a variation of the value in the "Current Level" entry window. The step width is set below at entry field "Step".
  • Page 202 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Extern Start/Stop" Sets an automatically repeated sweep cycle that is started, stopped and restartet by subsequent external trigger events. The first external trigger signal starts the sweep (Start). The next external trigger signal stops the sweep at the current fre- quency (Stop).
  • Page 203 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Execute Single Sweep - Level Sweep Triggers the sweep manually. A manual sweep can only be triggered if "Mode Single" is selected. Example: SOUR:SWE:POW:MODE AUTO TRIG:PSW:SOUR SING SOUR:POW:MODE SWE SOUR:SWE:EXEC Remote command: on page 565 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:EXECute...
  • Page 204 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level You can enable this feature, when you are working with sawtooth shapes in sweep mode "Single" or "External Single", see Mode - Level Sweep Remote command: on page 568 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:RETRace Step - Level Sweep Sets the step width for the individual sweep steps.

  • Page 205: Rf Level Marker

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The "Dwell Time" set by the user is used as the step time of the sweep. The effective net dwell time is shorter, reduced by the setting time. This setting time may be greater than the time specified in the data sheet.
  • Page 206 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Marker - RF Level Marker Displays the index of the marker. Remote command: n.a. Level - RF Level Marker Enters the level for the corresponding marker. If the marker is activated, the signal level at the MARKER output changes according to the set polarity on reaching the entered level.

  • Page 207: Automatic Level Control - Alc

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Active Marker - RF Level Marker Selects the active marker. The active marker is output with an higher voltage than all other markers. Remote command: on page 565 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:MARKer:ACTive 5.4.5 Automatic Level Control - ALC Your signal generator is equipped with an automatic level control unit to obtain best RF level accuracy.

  • Page 208: Automatic Level Control Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level RF output behavior during Sample & Hold depends on the configuration of your instru- ment. Instruments equipped with...: ● a mechanical step attenuator By default, the mechanical step attenuator is not switched during S&H cycles to optimize the settling time.

  • Page 209: External Level Control

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Off (Sample & Hold)" Deactivates internal level control. Sample & hold closes the level control loop at every frequency and level change for a short period of time. The level control voltage is sampled and then clamped.

  • Page 210: Power Sensors

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "PMeter" A power meter can be connected to the EXT ALC input. The RF level is controlled by the external voltage provided by the power meter. The reference voltage for the desired level at the RF output of the generator has to be entered below.

  • Page 211: Nrp-Z Power Viewer

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level For a more detailed analysis of the power of the RF signal, use the NRP-Z Power Analysis function. It enables you, e.g. to perform sweep measurements on the DUT, or analyse pulse data with the aid of a R&S NRP-Z81 power sensor.
  • Page 212 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level NRP-Z Power Viewer Settings ► To access the dialog for configuring the RF signal level, perform one of the follow- ing: ● Select "Level Control > config... > NRP-Z Power Viewer". ● Press the MENU key and select "Level Control > NRP-Z Power Viewer".
  • Page 213 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Use the "Setup >" Chapter 5.2.3.5, "NRP-Z Info/Update", on page 107 dialog to update the sensor software. Remote command: on page 401 SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:STATus[:DEVice]? Type Indicates the type and the serial number of the connected R&S NRP-Z power sensor.
  • Page 214 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The power sensor provides the measured value in Watt. In which unit the measured value is indicated is selected here and might be Watt, dBm or dBuV. Remote command: on page 435 :SENSe<ch>:UNIT[:POWer]...
  • Page 215 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level ● Switch off the RF power source for zeroing, but do not disconnect it from the power sensor. This proceeding keeps the thermal equilibrium, and the zeroing process also compensates the noise that superimposes the measured signal (e.g. from a broadband amplifier).
  • Page 216 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Measurements are continuously repeated in a predefined time window. The measure- ment result is obtained by averaging the measured values for the last 2N time win- dows. The number N is the filter length, the factor of 2 arises because the output sig-...
  • Page 217 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 398 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:FILTer:NSRatio Timeout ← Filter Sets a time limit for the averaging process. Remote command: on page 398 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:FILTer:NSRatio:MTIMe Auto Once ← Filter Calculates the optimum filter length for the current measurement conditions and indi-...

  • Page 218: Nrp-Z Level Control

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The function automatically creates the file name SensLog<n>.txt and stores the file in *txt format under /var/user/SensorLogging on the hard disk. You can enable logging for each connected sensor separately. If enabled, one file per sensor is written.
  • Page 219 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Impact of the NRP-Z Level Control and the Operating Modes Since the frequency and level of the RF output signal are continuously adjusted during "NRP-Z Level Control", this operating mode interferes those with varying frequency and level values.
  • Page 220 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Sensor Selects the R&S NRP-Z power sensor for power control. Note: In remote control, the sensors are set up using the SENSe commands. The remote measurement is triggered by the READ query which also provides the measure- ment results.
  • Page 221 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Target Level Specifies the nominal level expected at the input of the sensor. The signal generator adjusts the output power accordingly, in order to meet the target value at the sensor input, and thus the power required at the DUT.

  • Page 222: Nrp-Z Power Analysis

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Refer to the manual of the connected R&S NRP-Zxx power sensor for a description on how to use the SParameter table. Remote command: on page 396 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:CORRection:SPDevice:STATe 5.4.6.3 NRP-Z Power Analysis The signal generator in combination with a connected R&S NRP probe allows sweep measurements on DUTs.
  • Page 223 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level level, hysteresis and dropout time are freely selectable. The generator also fea- tures pulse data analysis in this mode, provided that R&S power sensor NRP-Z81 is connected. The timing can be used for normal and fast measurements in all modes.
  • Page 224 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The test setup for the power analysis in the power versus frequency or power ver- sus power is as follows: 1. Connect the DUT (for example bandpass) to the RF output of the instrument and the RF input of the R&S NRP-Zxx sensor (like the R&S NRP-Z21).
  • Page 225 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Figure 5-5: Standard view, diagram and buttons are displayed Figure 5-6: Full screen "Marker View", diagram with marker and marker list are displayed Figure 5-7: Fullscreen view, only the diagram is displayed Measurement Diagram Access: ►...
  • Page 226 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The R&S SMF supports various graph views, according to the methods of measure- ment and also additional functions such as the use of markers. Note: Activate the relevant diagram views in the "REARR list NRP-Z Analysis" dialog, "...
  • Page 227 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The dialog comprises at the left side a button bar with the four trace buttons for sensor assignment. The "Save" button enables you to store the measured data. The "Config" button opens the settings dialogs for configuring the measurement parameters, as well as the but- tons "Marker", "Gate Mode", "Pulse Data"...
  • Page 228 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 417 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:INITiate *OPC? on page 437 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:DATA:POINts? on page 438 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:DATA:XVALues? on page 438 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:DATA:YVALues? Setup Trace The measurement data can be current (sensor trace) or stored trace data, either in a file (reference trace) or in a temporary memory (hold trace).
  • Page 229 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Trace Selects the index of the trace. The source for the trace data is selected below. The trace color for each of the four possible traces is preset but can be changed. Remote command: n.a.
  • Page 230 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Hold" Freezes the current trace data. The hold trace is a temporary trace that is available until the NRP power analysis is finished. Freezing the trace of a sensor in one trace and displaying the measurement values of the same sensor in another trace allows fast comparison between measurements.
  • Page 231 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The reference curve consists of a certain number of coordinate points, calculated by the number of steps + 1. The first coordinate point starts at Min, and Max is the last. "Step", "Min" and "Max" are determined in the configuration dialog, see "Configure...
  • Page 232 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level on page 390 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:MATH<ch>:STATe on page 390 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:MATH<ch>:SUBTract on page 391 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:MATH<ch>:STATe on page 391 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:MATH<ch>:SUBTract Color - Trace Power Analysis Selects the color of the trace. Remote command: on page 437 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:COLor Diagram..
  • Page 233 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Time" Power versus time measurement (envelope power measurement as a function of time, NRP trace mode). The R&S SMF samples power over a time interval and assigns the internal power values that have been determined to a number of points.
  • Page 234 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STOP on page 424 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:STOP on page 432 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:STOP Steps - Power Analysis Sets the number of steps for the sweep. The number of measured points is steps + 1.
  • Page 235 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level ● "Linear" Power versus frequency In a linear sweep, the frequency is swept in equidistant steps over the continuous frequency range. The x-axis is a linear frequency axis. ● Power versus power The sweeps are performed at constant frequency but with vari- able generator power that is swept in linear, equidistant steps over a continuous range.
  • Page 236 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Configure Diagram The "Configure NRP-Z Analysis" dialog is divided into several sections. The diagram area covers the parameters for scaling the y-axis and the appearance of the diagram. Min - Max y-Axis - Power Analysis Selects the minimum and maximum value of the y-axis.
  • Page 237 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Reset Auto Scale - Power Analysis Resets the scaling of the y-axis to suitable values after the use of auto scaling in the expanding mode. For this mode, the Y scale can get too expanded because of tempo- rary high power values.
  • Page 238 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level ● "Full Screen:" shows the graph in fullscreen, and fades out buttons and list values Viewing modes of time trace and pulse data measurements: ● "Gate View:" shows the graph with the corresponding gate data Gate view provides indicating time trace measurements, as for example the peak envelope power of the RF signal.
  • Page 239 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:STANdard:DISPlay:ANNotation[: on page 442 STATe] :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:MARKer:DISPlay:ANNotation[: on page 440 STATe] :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:GATE:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] on page 439 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DISPlay:ANNotation[: on page 441 STATe] :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:FULLscreen:DISPlay:ANNotation[: on page 439 STATe] Pressing the "Diagram..." button returns to the "NRP-Z Analysis" diagram.
  • Page 240 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level The start and stop time of the gates are indicated as gate markers, a bar between the start and stop marker shows the gate length. The indication state of the gate borders and measurement values is only available for certain diagram views which are switched with the "REARR"...
  • Page 241 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Indicates the type of R&S NRP power sensor assigned to the selected trace. This field is automatically updated if the sensor is connected or disconnected. Additionally, this sensor is indicated on the trace button in the measurement diagram.
  • Page 242 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Power Sensor - Power Analysis Selects the power sensor to be set if more than one sensor is connected to the instru- ment. Remote command: n.a. In remote control, the sensor is selected via the numeric suffix in the sense key word of the command, for example SENSe2:POWer:SWEep:….
  • Page 243 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 396 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:CORRection:SPDevice:STATe Level Offset State- Power Analysis Activates a level offset at the sensor input. Set the appropriate value in the entry field on the right, see Level Offset - Power Analysis Remote command: :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:OFFSet:STATe...
  • Page 244 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:SRANge[:STATe] on page 404 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer[:SENSor]:SFRequency:STATe on page 420 on page 420 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer[:SENSor]:SFRequency :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:SFRequency:STATe on page 429 on page 428 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:SFRequency Min Frequency - Power Analysis Power versus frequency measurement only with active "Use Separate Frequency".
  • Page 245 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Configure Pulse Data For R&S NRP-Z power sensors that support time domain analysis and automatic pulse analysis. The power sensors enable pulse data analysis in measurement mode time. All impor- tant pulse parameters are measured after setting the threshold levels. The following...
  • Page 246 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level ● The "Pulse Power" section covers "Top Power" and "Base Power", and "Mesial Power", "Proximal Power" and "Distal Power", see " Pulse Power - Pulse Data Analysis " on page 237. The indication state of the parameters also affects the hardcopy function. Storing the measurement diagram as hardcopy includes the parameters selected in this dialog.
  • Page 247 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: n.a. In remote control, the trace is selected by the suffix of keyword TRACe. Indication (time measurement mode only) Indicates the type of R&S NRP power sensor assigned to the selected trace. This field is automatically updated if the sensor is connected or disconnected.
  • Page 248 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Mesial - Pulse Data Analysis Sets the medial reference level in terms of percentage of the overall pulse level (power or voltage related). This level is used to define the pulse width (τ) and pulse period.
  • Page 249 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Duty Cycle" Indicates the ratio between the pulse duration (τ) and the pulse period (T) of the measured pulse signal in per cent: Duty Cycle = (pulse duration / pulse period) * 100 Remote command: :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DCYCle:DISPlay:...
  • Page 250 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Rise Time / Fall Time" Display the time the signal requires from crossing low reference until it reaches high reference level and vice versa. Remote command: :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive: on page 443 DURation:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive: on page 440 DURation? :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:...
  • Page 251 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Overshoot (Rising Edge / Falling Edge)" Display the maximum value of the pulse signal following a rising tran- sition and the minimum value of the signal after a falling transition, respectively. Overshoot values are given in per cent of the pulse amplitude as shown below: ●...
  • Page 252 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:MINimum:DISPlay: on page 442 ANNotation[:STATe] on page 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:MINimum? :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:MAXimum:DISPlay: on page 442 ANNotation[:STATe] on page 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:MAXimum? :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:AVERage:DISPlay: on page 442 ANNotation[:STATe] on page 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:AVERage? Pulse Power - Pulse Data Analysis Selects which pulse power parameters are indicated in the diagram (pulse data view only).
  • Page 253 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Distal / Mesial / Proximal Power" Display the absolute power values of the medial, low and high refer- ence level in dBm. Remote command: :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:LREFerence:DISPlay: on page 442 ANNotation[:STATe] on page 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:LREFerence? :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:HREFerence:DISPlay:...
  • Page 254 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 430 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:LEVel Slope - Power Analysis Sets the polarity of the active slope of the trigger signals. "Positive" The rising edge of a trigger signal is active. "Negative" The falling edge of a trigger signal is active.
  • Page 255 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 429 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:DTIMe Auto Set - Power Analysis Sets the trigger level, the hysteresis and the drop out time to default values. Remote command: on page 429 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:AUTO Diagram.. - Power Analysis Returns to the "NRP-Z Analysis Diagram".
  • Page 256 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Diagram.. - Power Analysis Returns to the "NRP-Z Analysis" diagram. Remote command: n.a. Save Hardcopy The "Save …" button in the "Power Analysis" diagram opens a dialog to store a screenshot of the current measurement diagram. The current screen shot is stored as indicated, that means with or without marker indication.
  • Page 257 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: on page 412 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy[:EXECute] Save Options - Power Analysis Opens a submenu to select the screenshot format and size and also to activate and select the automatic naming settings. "Format" Selects the hardcopy format. In addition to several bitmap formats, format "*.csv"...
  • Page 258 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Prefix, Year, Month, Day" "Prefix, Year, Month, Day" are included in the file name if checked and automatic naming is selected. The "Auto Number" used for file name creation and the resulting file name are indicated below.
  • Page 259 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Orientation" Defines the orientation of the X/Y value pairs: ● Horizontal: X/Y values of trace 1 in rows 1 and 2, X/Y values of trace 2 in rows 3 and 4, X/Y values of trace 3 in rows 5 and 6, X/Y values of trace 4 in rows 7 and 8.

  • Page 260: User Correction

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Row Header" Defines a header for each row or column, depending on the orienta- tion. A header contains information on the trace, e.g. the trace index, or frequency, power or time values. Example: Trace=2;Source=detecting..;X[Hz]";"Trace=2;Source=detect-...
  • Page 261 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level To open the "User Correction" menu, select "Level Control > Configure > User Correc- tion" or use the MENU key under "Level Control". The combined menu "RF Level/EMF/ALC/UCOR" is divided into the several sections.
  • Page 262 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level A list consists of any number of frequency/level value pairs. The currently selected list is displayed. Each list is saved as a separate file with extension *.uco. The file name and the direc- tory to which the file is saved are user-selectable.
  • Page 263 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level "Insert Range" Insert new rows before the marked row. The number of rows to be inserted can be defined in an entry window. "Fill.." Opens a sub menu for defining a set of list values to be automatically entered in the ucor list (see Chapter 5.4.7.2, "Filling the Correction...
  • Page 264 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Mode - User Correction Selects if user correction lists should be imported or exported. The settings offered depend on the selected mode. Remote command: on page 459 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:MODE Extension - User Correction Selects the file extension of the ASCII file to be imported or exported. Selection "TXT"...

  • Page 265: Filling The Correction List Automatically

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Destination / Source - User Correction Calls the "File Manager" for selecting the user correction list to be exported (source) into an ASCII file or the destination for the ASCII file to be imported (destination) in.

  • Page 266: Filling The Correction List With Power Sensor Measurement Data

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level Remote command: n.a. Select column to fill Selects either the frequency or the level column to be filled with the value defined below. Remote command: n.a. Start value Sets the start value for the frequency or the level entries.
  • Page 267 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A RF Level All level correction values for the given frequency values are measured using the Power Sensor and automatically filled in the selected list after the "Execute" button is pressed. The list is automatically stored and recalled again after filling.

  • Page 268: Modulation

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Remote command: on page 461 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:ZERoing:STATe [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA[:SENSor<ch>][:POWer]:SONCe on page 455 Used SMF Settings for Measurement Displays the settings relevant for the measurement. "RF Source" Shows the path for which the correction menu settings are made.

  • Page 269: Enabling/Disabling Analog Modulations Using The Mod On/Off Key

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation The RF signal can be modulated with a wide variety of internally generated modula- tions waveforms, for example sine waves, triangle/rectangular/trapeze signals, and noise. Required options are: ● R&S SMF-B20 AM/FM/PhiM//LOG AM for performing amplitude, frequency, phase...
  • Page 270 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation The noise generator supplies white noise with selectable bandwidth and level distribu- tion. The LF generators and the noise generator require option R&S SMF-B20. The pulse generator requires option R&S SMF-K23. External Modulation Sources...
  • Page 271 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Remote command: on page 479 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:BANDwidth External Digital Modulation Sources The external digital modulation inputs are configured in the "Digital Modulation" dialog. The settings are valid for all digital modulation modes (ASK, FSK, PSK).

  • Page 272: Amplitude Modulation (Am)

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation 5.5.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM) An internal and/or external source can be selected for amplitude modulation. Two LF modulation generators and a noise generator are available as the internal source for a fully equipped instrument. Two-tone AM is possible by simultaneously switching on the external and internal or both internal sources.
  • Page 273 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation "LF Generator 1/2" Uses one of the internal LF generators as modulation signal source for AM. "Ext 1/2" Uses an externally applied modulation signal (EXT1, 2) for amplitude modulation. "Noise Gener- Uses the internally generated noise signal.

  • Page 274: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation It depends on the used shape: ● "Sine" Sets the repetition frequency of the internal signal. In this case, the signal period results from this value, indicated in Period. ● "Pulse, Triangle or Trapezoid "...
  • Page 275 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation For a fully equipped instrument, two LF generators and a noise generator are available as internal sources. In the upper section of the menu, the frequency modulation is activated and config- ured. Then, the frequency ratio FM path2/path1 and the modulation mode are selected.
  • Page 276 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Note that you can set a deviation that is too high for a specific RF frequency, or set an RF frequency outside of the adjustable range of the deviation. In both cases, the instru- ment sets the maximum deviation and displays an error message.

  • Page 277: Phase Modulation (Phim)

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Period (Pulse, Triangle, Trapezoid Shape) – LF Generator Sets the period of the current LF signal. The period determines the repetition frequency of the internal signal, see Frequency. Remote command: on page 498 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:PERiod on page 499 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:PERiod...
  • Page 278 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation erators" section covers the frequency fields of the two LF generators (1/2). This setting affects all analog modulations which use the LF generator as the internal modulation source. In the "External Inputs" section, the external inputs are configured. These settings affect all modulations which use the same external modulation sources.
  • Page 279 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation "Low Noise" Phase modulation with phase noise and spurious characteristics close to CW mode. The range for modulation bandwidth and PM deviation is limited (see data sheet). Remote command: on page 521 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM:MODE ɸM Deviation Sets the modulation deviation in RAD.

  • Page 280: Digital Modulation

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Remote command: on page 498 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:PERiod on page 499 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:PERiod on page 500 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRIangle:PERiod 5.5.5 Digital Modulation An internal and/or external source can be selected for digital modulation. The internal pulse generator source is available as internal source for a fully equipped instrument.
  • Page 281 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation ● In the "PSK" section, the modulation signal of type PSK (phase shift keying) is con- figured. ● In the "External Inputs" section, the impedance and polarity of the external inputs EXT 1 and/or EXT 2 are configured. These settings affect all modulations which use the same external modulation sources.

  • Page 282: Pulse Modulation (Pm)

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Remote command: on page 464 [:SOURce<hw>]:DM:FSK:DEViation State – PSK Activates/deactivates PSK modulation. Remote command: on page 465 [:SOURce<hw>]:DM:PSK:STATe Source – PSK Selects the source for the PSK modulation signal. "EXT 1/2" Selects the external inputs (either EXT 1 or EXT 2) as the source for PSK modulation.
  • Page 283 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation In the upper section of the menu, the modulation source is selected and the modulation switched on. The configuration of the selected external and/or internal modulation source is performed in the lower section of the menu.
  • Page 284 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation "Pulse Generator" Uses the pulse generator as modulation signal source. The internal pulse generator signal is provided at the PULSE OUT output. ● Without option R&S SMF-K23: The internally generated rectangular signal is used for the pulse modulation.

  • Page 285: Chirp Modulation

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation 5.5.7 Chirp Modulation Chirp modulation is used in radar technique to achieve pulse compression. Pulse com- pression increases the sensitivity and resolution of radar systems by modifying trans- mitted pulses to improve their auto-correlation properties. To chirp the radar signal is one way of accomplishing pulse compression.

  • Page 286: Chirp Modulation Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation All other analog modulations are deactivated during chirp modulation When chirp modulation is activated, any active analog modulation is automatically switched off. The Sample&Hold measurement for the ALC is performed at the chirp center fre- quency.
  • Page 287 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation "Up" The chirp starts with the lower frequency. "Down" The chirp starts with the higher frequency. Remote command: on page 449 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:DIRection Bandwidth - Chirp Modulation Sets the modulation bandwidth in Hz. The bandwidth denotes the difference between the maximum and minimum frequency.
  • Page 288 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Pulse Width - Chirp Modulation Sets the width of the generated chirp. The pulse width must be at least 1 us less than the set pulse period. Option R&S SMF-K23 provides a resolution of 20 ns.

  • Page 289: Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator And Lf Output

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Remote command: on page 451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:GATE:POLarity External Impedance - Chirp Modulation Selects the input impedance for the external trigger and gate signal input (10 kOhm or 50 Ohms).

  • Page 290: Lf Generator Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output 5.6.1.1 LF Generator Settings The "LF Generator/Noise" is used to perform the settings regarding the LF and noise generation. To open the "LF Generator/Noise" dialog, select "LF Gen./Noise > Configure > LF Gen./Noise"...
  • Page 291 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Shape Selects the waveform shape of the LF signal. Remote command: on page 497 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe Period (Sine Shape) – LF Generator Indicates the period of the LF sine signal. It is determined by the repetition frequency of the internal signal, see Frequency.

  • Page 292: Noise Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Remote command: on page 499 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:PERiod Trapezoid Rise – LF Generator (This feature is available for shape mode Trapezoid only) Sets the trapeze shape rise time. Remote command: on page 500 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:RISE...

  • Page 293: Lf Frequency Sweep

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Remote command: on page 518 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel:RELative? Noise Level - Noise Indicates the level of the noise signal per Hz in the total bandwidth. Remote command: on page 518 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel[:ABSolute]?
  • Page 294 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Mode Selects the LF frequency sweep mode. If you change the sweep mode during the execution, the signal generator stops the sweep and starts with the next trigger event at the initial value.
  • Page 295 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output "Extern Single" Generates a single sweep cycle when an a external trigger event occurs. The sweep steps within the cycle are performed automatically, con- trolled by the dwell time. If one cycle is completed, the instrument waits for the next trigger event.
  • Page 296 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Example: SOUR:LFO:SWE:FREQ:MODE AUTO TRIG:LFFS:SWE:SOUR SING TRIG:LFFS Remote command: on page 483 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:EXECute on page 594 :TRIGger<hw>:LFFSweep:IMMediate on page 593 :TRIGger<hw>:LFFSweep on page 597 :TRIGger<hw>[:IMMediate] Reset Sweep Resets a sweep.
  • Page 297 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Start Freq Sets the start frequency. Remote command: on page 481 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STARt Stop Freq Sets the stop frequency. Remote command: on page 482 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STOP Current Freq Displays the current frequency.
  • Page 298 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Retrace - LF Frequency Sweep Activates that the signal changes to the start frequency value while it is waiting for the next trigger event. You can enable this feature, when you are working with sawtooth shapes in sweep mode "Single"...

  • Page 299: Lf Frequency Marker Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Dwell Time - LF Sweep Defines the duration of the individual sweep steps. The "Dwell Time" set by the user is used as the step time of the sweep. The effective net dwell time is shorter, reduced by the setting time.
  • Page 300 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Up to ten frequency markers can be defined. The frequency of the marker signal at the MARKER output changes according to the selected polarity when the frequency mark is reached.

  • Page 301: Lf Output

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Marker Polarity - LF Frequency Marker Selects the marker output polarity. Remote command: on page 564 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:MARKer:OUTPut:POLarity Active Marker - LF Frequency Marker Selects the active marker. The active marker is output with an higher voltage than all other markers.
  • Page 302 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Remote command: on page 482 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:MONitor:MODE State - LF Output (This feature is available for monitoring mode Off only) Activates/deactivates the LF Output. The selected modulation signal is output at the LF output connector at the front of the instruments.

  • Page 303: Lf Level Sweep

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output It depends on the used shape: ● "Sine" Sets the repetition frequency of the internal signal. In this case, the signal period results from this value, indicated in Period.
  • Page 304 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output State - LF Level Sweep Activates the LF level sweep signal generation. Note: Activating a sweep mode automatically deactivates other sweeps and the list mode. Remote command: on page 502...
  • Page 305 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output "Single" Sets a single sweep cycle. The sweep is triggered by the "Execute Single Sweep" button, or by means remote trigger commands, e.g. *TRG. Example: SOUR:LFO:SWE:VOLT:MODE MAN TRIG:LFVS:SOUR SING...
  • Page 306 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output "Extern Start/ Sets an automatically repeated sweep cycle that is started, stopped Stop" and restartet by subsequent external trigger events. The first external trigger signal starts the sweep (Start).
  • Page 307 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Example: SOUR:LFO:SWE:VOLT:MODE AUTO TRIG:LFVS:SOUR SING SOUR:LFO:VOLT:MODE SWE Remote command: on page 492 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:EXECute on page 594 :TRIGger<hw>:LFVSweep[:IMMediate] on page 597 :TRIGger<hw>[:IMMediate] Reset Sweep - LF Level Sweep Resets the sweep. The start frequency is set and the next sweep starts from there.
  • Page 308 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Retrace - LF Level Sweep Activates that the signal changes to the start level value while it is waiting for the next trigger event. You can enable this feature, when you are working with sawtooth shapes in sweep mode "Single"...

  • Page 309: Lf Level Marker Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output This setting affects the TRIGGER input (BNC connector at the rear of the instrument or the AUX connector). "Positive" activates the rising edge of the trigger signal. "Negative"...

  • Page 310: Pulse Generator

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Level - LF Level Marker Enters the level for the corresponding marker. If the marker is activated, the signal level at the MARKER output changes according to the set polarity on reaching the entered level.
  • Page 311 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Note: Extended features as the generation of double pulse signals with selectable pulse widths and periods, or selectable trigger mode require option R&S SMF-K23. Option R&S SMF-K27 enables the generation of pulse trains.
  • Page 312 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Double Pulse Delay - Pulse Generator (Double Pulse only) Sets the delay from the start of the first pulse to the start of the second pulse. Remote command: on page 537 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:DOUBle:DELay...
  • Page 313 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output "Ext Gated" The pulse generator signal is gated by an external gate signal. Example: Generation of pulse signals using trigger mode Exter- nal Gated (Single Pulse) The measurement is performed using a 6-dB-attenuator.

  • Page 314: Pulse Train Generation

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output External Trigger Input Slope - Pulse Generator (External Trigger only) Sets the polarity of the active slope of an applied trigger signal. "Positive" The pulse generator is triggered on the positive slope of the external trigger signal.
  • Page 315 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output The instrument displays the parameters required for configuring pulse train data. 4. Select "Pulse Train Data... > New List / Select List or File Manager". 5. Navigate to the target directory and select an existing file, or create a new file by assigning the "File Name".
  • Page 316 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output Displays the pulse sequence as defined in the file. "Edit" Opens the pulse train dialog, see Edit Pulse Train Data . The dialog graphically represents the pulse train signal and provides access to the data editor.
  • Page 317 ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Modulation Generator, Pulse Generator and LF Output "Edit" Opens a menu containing editing functions. "Insert Row" Inserts a new row before the marked row. "Insert Range" Inserts new rows before the marked row. The number of rows to be inserted can be defined in an entry window.

  • Page 318: Attenuator

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Attenuator Extension – ASCII File Settings Selects the file extension of the ASCII file to be imported or exported. Selection TXT (text file) or CSV (Excel file) is available. Remote command: on page 547 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:EXTension Decimal Point - ASCII File Settings Selects the decimal separator used in the ASCII data between '.' (decimal point) and ','...

  • Page 319: Attenuator Settings

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A Attenuator The attenuator requires option R&S SMF-B26 or R&S SMF-B27. 5.7.1 Attenuator Settings For instruments equipped with a step attenuator, setting of the parameters is provided in the "Attenuator Settings" section. Mode – Attenuator Settings Sets the attenuator mode at the RF output.

  • Page 320: R&S Smz Frequency Multiplier

    ® Instrument Function R&S SMF100A R&S SMZ Frequency Multiplier "Normal" The current attenuation remains when the RF signal is switched off and thus provides fast and wear-free operation. "Attenuated" The attenuation is set to maximum when the RF signal is switched off.

  • Page 321: Remote Control Basics

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 6 Remote Control Basics This chapter provides basic information on operating an instrument via remote control. 6.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The instrument supports different interfaces for remote control. The following table gives an overview.

  • Page 322: Visa Libraries

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) SCPI commands - messages - are used for remote control. Commands that are not taken from the SCPI standard follow the SCPI syntax rules. The instrument supports the SCPI version 1999.

  • Page 323: Lan Interface

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols ● Instrument messages Instrument messages are employed in the same way for all interfaces, if not indica- ted otherwise in the description. Structure and syntax of the instrument messages are described in Chapter 6.3, "SCPI Command...
  • Page 324 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols preconfigured on the instrument. Software for instrument control and (for specified pro- tocols only) the VISA program library must be installed on the controller. VISA library Instrument access via VXI-11 or HiSLIP protocols is achieved from high level program- ming platforms using VISA as an intermediate abstraction layer.

  • Page 325: Hislip Protocol

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 6.1.3.1 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.

  • Page 326: Lan Interface Messages

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 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.

  • Page 327: Serial Interface

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols ● <vendor ID> is the vendor ID for Rohde&Schwarz ● <product ID> is the product ID for the R&S instrument ● <serial number> is the individual serial number on the rear of the instrument...

  • Page 328: Gpib Interface Messages

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols ● The total cable length is restricted to a maximum of 15 m; the cable length between two instruments should not exceed 2m. ● A wired "OR"-connection is used if several instruments are connected in parallel, since the slowest instrument determines the speed.

  • Page 329: Gpib Instrument Address

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Command Effect on the instrument GET (Group Execute Trigger) Triggers a previously active instrument function (e.g. a sweep). The effect of the command is the same as with that of a pulse at the external trigger signal input.

  • Page 330: Starting A Remote Control Session

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session 6.2 Starting a Remote Control Session The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and switched on. A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument (using VISA func- tionality), before it can send commands to and receive device responses from the instrument.

  • Page 331: Returning To Manual Operation

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session The instrument remains in the remote state until it is reset to the local state, see Chapter 6.2.2, "Returning to Manual Operation", on page 316). Tip: Switching from manual operation to remote control and vice versa does not affect the other instrument settings.

  • Page 332: Remote Control Over Gpib

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session 6.2.3.1 Remote Control over GPIB The program example in this section is written in VISUAL BASIC. A condition for pro- gramming in VISUAL BASIC is that the modules NIGLOBAL (Niglobal.bas) and VBIB32 (Vbib_32.bas) are added to the projects.
  • Page 333 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session In this example, it is assumed that: ● A LAN remote control link between the controller and the R&S SMF is already set ● The R&S VISA program is installed on the remote PC, see "http://www.rohde-...
  • Page 334 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session 4. Select "Rohde & Schwarz Visa" and confirm with "OK". 5. In the menu bar, select "Find Resource" to search for the instrument in the LAN. 6. Select "VXI-11" and "Find Resources".
  • Page 335 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session a) In the menu bar, select "RsVisaConfig". b) In the toolbar, select "+" to access the "VISA Rexource String Composer". c) Fill in the "Alias" name, the "VISA Resource String" and the "Device IP Address or host name"...
  • Page 336 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session Note: If the connection cannot be set up, R&S VISA displays an error in the log view. For information on how to proceed when network failures occur, see Chap- ter 9.5, "Resolving Network Connection...

  • Page 337: Remote Control Over Lan Using Socket Communication

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session The instrument response is 4000000000, i.e. the frequency is returned in Hz. While remote control is active, the "Remote" icon in the status bar indicates that the instrument is in remote control mode. The operation via the front panel or via mouse and keyboard are locked, allowing a remote control program to be per- formed without interruption.
  • Page 338 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session The connection to the instrument is set up and you can send remote-control com- mands. 3. Even if the cursor is not visible on the screen, enter blind a remote-control com- mand and confirm with "Enter".
  • Page 339 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session After the first remote-control command has been sent, the instrument is in the "REMOTE" state, i.e. instrument control from the front panel or via mouse and key- board is disabled and "REMOTE" is displayed in the status line.
  • Page 340 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session currentSocketDescr; SockAddrStruct serverAddress; HostInfoStruct * currentHostInfo; bool clientIsConnected; receiveBufferSize; TcpClient.cpp #include <string> //defines structs for socket handling #include <netinet/in.h> using namespace std; typedef struct sockaddr_in SockAddrStruct; typedef struct hostent HostInfoStruct;...
  • Page 341 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session TcpClient::~TcpClient() currentHostInfo = NULL; void TcpClient::connectToServer( string &hostname, int port ) currentHostInfo = gethostbyname( hostname.c_str( ) ); if( currentHostInfo == NULL ) currentHostName = ""; currentPort = 0; currentHostInfo = NULL;...
  • Page 342 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session void TcpClient::transmit( string &txString ) if( !clientIsConnected ) throw string("connection must be established before any data can be sent\n"); char * transmitBuffer = new char[txString.length() +1]; memcpy( transmitBuffer, txString.c_str(), txString.length() );...
  • Page 343 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Starting a Remote Control Session void printUsage() cout<<"usage: EthernetRawCommand <server-ip> [scpi-command]"<<endl; int main( int argc, char *argv[] ) int errorCode = 0; //no error bool useSingleCommand = false; string singleCommand = ""; string hostname = "";...

  • Page 344: Scpi Command Structure

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure if( qPos > 0 ) string rcStr = ""; client.receive( rcStr ); cout << rcStr << endl; if( useSingleCommand ) terminate = true; }catch( const string errorString ) cout<<errorString<<endl; client.disconnect( );...

  • Page 345: Syntax For Device-Specific Commands

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure 6.3.2 Syntax for Device-Specific Commands Not all commands used in the following examples are necessarily implemented in the instrument. For demonstration purposes only, assume the existence of the following commands for this section: ●...

  • Page 346: Optional Mnemonics

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure by a single value in the command. Entries without a suffix are interpreted as having the suffix 1. Example: Definition: HCOPy:PAGE:DIMensions:QUADrant[<N>] Command: HCOP:PAGE:DIM:QUAD2 This command refers to the quadrant 2. Different numbering in remote control For remote control, the suffix may differ from the number of the corresponding selec- tion used in manual operation.

  • Page 347: Numeric Values

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure The parameters required for each command and the allowed range of values are specified in the command description. Allowed parameters are: ● Numeric Values.....................332 ● Special Numeric Values..................332 ● Boolean Parameters.....................

  • Page 348: Boolean Parameters

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure ● MIN and MAX: denote the minimum and maximum value. ● DEF: denotes a preset value which has been stored in the EPROM. This value conforms to the default setting, as it is called by the *RST command.

  • Page 349: Character Strings

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure Example: Setting command: HCOPy:PAGE:ORIentation LANDscape Query: HCOP:PAGE:ORI? Response: LAND 6.3.3.5 Character Strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks (' or "). Example: HCOP:ITEM:LABel "Test1" HCOP:ITEM:LABel 'Test1' 6.3.3.6 Block Data Block data is a format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data.

  • Page 350: Structure Of A Command Line

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure The hash symbol introduces binary, octal, hexadecimal and block data. ● Binary: #B10110 ● Octal: #O7612 ● Hexa: #HF3A7 ● Block: #21312 A "white space" (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank) separates the header from the parameters.

  • Page 351: Responses To Queries

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A SCPI Command Structure Example: MMEM:COPY "Test1","MeasurementXY";:HCOP:ITEM ALL This command line contains two commands. The first command belongs to the MMEM system, the second command belongs to the HCOP system. If the next command belongs to a different command system, the semicolon is followed by a colon.

  • Page 352: Command Sequence And Synchronization

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Command Sequence and Synchronization Response: LAND ● Invalid numerical results In some cases, particularly when a result consists of multiple numeric values, inva- lid values are returned as 9.91E37 (not a number). 6.4 Command Sequence and Synchronization IEEE 488.2 defines a distinction between overlapped and sequential commands:...

  • Page 353: Preventing Overlapping Execution

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Command Sequence and Synchronization Example: Overlapping command with *OPC The instrument implements INITiate[:IMMediate] as an overlapped command. Assuming that INITiate[:IMMediate] takes longer to execute than *OPC, sending the following command sequence results in initiating a sweep and, after some time, setting the OPC bit in the ESR: INIT;...

  • Page 354: Status Reporting System

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System 3. Send the overlapped command with *OPC . 4. Wait for a service request. The service request indicates that the overlapped command has finished. *OPC? with a service request 1. Set bit no. 4 in the SRE: *SRE 16 to enable MAV service request.
  • Page 355 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System Figure 6-1: Graphical overview of the status registers hierarchy OPER = Operation Status Summary Bit RQS/MSS = Service Request Generation = Standard Event Status Summary Bit = Message Available in Output Queue...

  • Page 356: Structure Of A Scpi Status Register

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System ● Standard Event Status, i.e. the Event status Register (ESR) and the Event Status Enable (ESE), see Chapter 6.5.4, "Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE)", on page 344.
  • Page 357 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System Description of the five status register parts The five parts of a SCPI register have different properties and functions: ● CONDition The CONDition part is written into directly by the hardware or the sum bit of the next lower register.

  • Page 358: Status Byte (Stb) And Service Request Enable Register (Sre)

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System The instrument automatically generates the sum bit for each register. Thus an event can lead to a service request throughout all levels of the hierarchy. 6.5.3 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE) The STatus Byte (STB) is already defined in IEEE 488.2.

  • Page 359: Event Status Register (Esr) And Event Status Enable Register (Ese)

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System 6.5.4 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE) The ESR is defined in IEEE 488.2. It can be compared with the EVENt part of a SCPI register. The event status register can be read out using command *ESR?.

  • Page 360: Operation Status Register (Status:operation)

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System Table 6-8: Meaning of the bits used in the questionable status register Bit No. Meaning 0–15 Not used 6.5.6 Operation Status Register (STATus:OPERation) This condition part contains information on the actions currently being performed by the instrument, while the event part contains information on the actions performed by the instrument since the last readout of the register.

  • Page 361: Serial Poll

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A Status Reporting System Example: Use command *OPC to generate an SRQ . *ESE 1 - set bit 0 of ESE (Operation Complete) *SRE 32 - set bit 5 of SRE (ESB). After its settings have been completed, the instrument generates an SRQ.

  • Page 362: Reset Values Of The Status Reporting System

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A General Programming Recommendations larly since faulty commands from the controller to the instrument are recorded there as well. 6.5.8 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System The following table contains the different commands and events causing the status reporting system to be reset.
  • Page 363 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMF100A General Programming Recommendations Reacting to malfunctions The service request is the only possibility for the instrument to become active on its own. Each controller program should instruct the instrument to initiate a service request in case of malfunction. The program should react appropriately to the service request.

  • Page 364: Remote Control Commands

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Common Commands 7 Remote Control Commands In the following, all remote-control commands will be presented in detail with their parameters and the ranges of numerical values. For an introduction to remote control and the status registers, refer to Chapter 6, "Remote Control...

  • Page 365: Cls

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Common Commands ces. The headers of these commands consist of "*" followed by three letters. Many common commands are related to the Status Reporting System. Available common commands: ..........................350 *CLS ..........................350 *ESE ...........................350 *ESR? ..........................351...

  • Page 366: Idn

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Common Commands Usage: Query only *IDN? Identification Returns the instrument identification. Return values: <ID> "Rohde&Schwarz,<device type>,<serial number>,<firmware ver- sion>" Example: Rohde&Schwarz,SMF, 1407.6004k02/000000,3.1.17.1-03.01.158 Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Hardware Options / Software Options" on page 106...

  • Page 367: Pre

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Common Commands Manual operation: "Hardware Options / Software Options" on page 106 *PRE <Value> Parallel poll register enable Sets parallel poll enable register to the indicated value. The query returns the contents of the parallel poll enable register in decimal form.

  • Page 368: Sav

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Common Commands *SAV <Number> Save Stores the current instrument settings under the specified number in an intermediate memory. The settings can be recalled using the command with the associated *RCL number. To transfer the stored instrument settings in a file, use the command :MMEMory: STORe:STATe.

  • Page 369: Preset Commands

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Preset Commands Return values: <ErrorCode> integer > 0 (in decimal format) An error occurred. (For details see the Service Manual supplied with the instru- ment). No errors occurred. Usage: Query only *WAI Wait to continue...
  • Page 370 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Preset Commands :SOURce<hw>:PRESet Presets all parameters which are related to the selected signal path. The following functions are only preset by command *RST: Fading, transient recorder. Example: SOUR:PRES Presets all settings that are related to signal path...

  • Page 371: Calibration Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A CALibration Subsystem Example: SYST:FPR All instrument settings (also the settings that are not currently active) are reset to the factory values. Usage: Event Manual operation: "Factory Preset" on page 132 7.4 CALibration Subsystem The CALibration system contains the commands for adjustment. Adjustment is trig- gered by the query commands.
  • Page 372 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A CALibration Subsystem Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Adjust Synthesis" on page 103 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel:LOOPgain:STATe <State> The command switches on or off use of external loopgain correction data. Parameters: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON...

  • Page 373: Diagnostic Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A DIAGnostic Subsystem Manual operation: "Adjustment Data" on page 183 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel:STATe <State> Activates/deactivates internal level correction. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CAL:LEV:STAT switches on level correction. Manual operation: "Use ext. Level Correction Data"...
  • Page 374 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A DIAGnostic Subsystem ....................359 :DIAGnostic<hw>:BGINfo? ................359 :DIAGnostic<hw>:BGINfo:CATalog? ....................360 :DIAGnostic:INFO:OTIMe? ..................360 :DIAGnostic:INFO:POCount? :DIAGnostic<hw>:BGINfo? [<Board>] Checks the modules available in the instrument using the variant and revision state. If the command is sent without parameters being specified, a complete list of all mod- ules is returned (the various entries are separated by commas).

  • Page 375: Display Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A DISPlay Subsystem Usage: Query only :DIAGnostic:INFO:OTIMe? The command queries the number of operation hours. Return values: <OTIMe> float Example: DIAG:INFO:OTIM queries the operation hours. Response: 100023 The instrument was operated for 100023 hours up to now.
  • Page 376 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A DISPlay Subsystem :DISPlay:ANNotation:AMPLitude <State> Indicates asterisks instead of the level values in the status bar. Parameters: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON *RST: Example: DISP:ANN:AMPL ON Suppresses the level display. Manual operation: "Annotation Amplitude"...
  • Page 377 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A DISPlay Subsystem :DISPlay:DIALog:CLOSe:ALL Closes all open dialogs. Example: DISP:DIAL:CLOS:ALL Usage: Event :DISPlay:DIALog:ID? Returns the dialog identifiers of the open dialogs in a string separated by blanks. Return values: <DialogIdList> string Example: DISP:DIAL:ID? Response: "<dialog ID(1)> <dialog ID(2)> ...

  • Page 378: Format Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A FORMat Subsystem If activated, the display including backlight is switched off after the wait time elapses and if no entries via front panel, external mouse or external keyboard are made. To set the wait time, use command :DISPlay:PSAVe:HOLDoff.
  • Page 379 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A FORMat Subsystem Parameters: <Border> NORMal | SWAPped NORMal The instrument expects (with setting commands) and sends (with queries) the least significant byte of each IEEE754 floating- point number first and the most significant byte last.

  • Page 380: Hcopy Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem Parameters: <Format> ASCii | BINary | HEXadecimal | OCTal ASCii The register content is returned as a decimal number. BINary The register content is returned as a binary number. #B is placed in front of the number.

  • Page 381: Hcopy:device:language

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem Return values: <Data> block data Example: HCOP:DEV:LANG JPG HCOP:DATA? Transfers the hardcopy to the remote client. Usage: Query only :HCOPy:DEVice <Device> Defines the output device. The hardcopy can be output in a file. The HCOPy:FILE:…...

  • Page 382: Hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem Usage: Event Manual operation: " Save " on page 137 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME] <Name> Creates/selects a file into which the hardcopy is stored. The path is specified together with the filename. Access to the file via remote control is possible using the commands of the MMEM subsystem.

  • Page 383: Hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto:directory:clear

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:DIRectory:CLEar Deletes all files with extensions "bmp", "img", "png" and "xpm" in the directory set for automatic naming. Example: HCOP:FILE:AUTO:DIR:CLE Deletes all image files with extensions "bmp", "img", "png" and "xpm". Usage:...

  • Page 384: Hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Month

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem Return values: <Day> integer Range: 1 to 31 *RST: Example: HCOP:FILE:AUTO:DAY? Returns the day in the date part of the automatic filename. Usage: Query only :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:DAY:STATe <State> Activates the usage of the day in the automatic filename.

  • Page 385: Hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Number

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:NUMBer? Queries the number in the automatic filename. The number is assigned in such a way that always the lowest possible value for a unique filename within the selected path is used.

  • Page 386: Hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Year

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A HCOPy Subsystem :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:YEAR? Queries the year in the date part in the automatic filename. Return values: <Year> integer Range: 1784 to 8000 *RST: Example: HCOPy:FILE:AUTO:YEAR? Queries the year in the date part in the automatic filename.

  • Page 387: Kboard Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A KBOard Subsystem Manual operation: " File Options " on page 136 :HCOPy:IMAGe:SIZE <Size> Selects the image size of the hardcopy. The first value of the size setting defines the width, the second value the height of the image.

  • Page 388: Mmemory Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem Manual operation: "Layout (USB Keyboard Settings)" on page 118 7.10 MMEMory Subsystem The MMEMory subsystem (Mass Memory) contains the commands for managing files and directories as well as for loading and storing complete instrument settings in files.

  • Page 389: Extensions For User Files

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem When used in conjunction with the commands, the parameter <file_name> is speci- fied as a string parameter with quotation marks. It can contain either the complete path including the drive, only the path and the file name, or only the file name. The file name must include the file extension.
  • Page 390 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem Storing and Loading Current Settings 1. Store the current setting in an intermediate memory with the number 4. This setting can be called using command *RCL and the associated number of the memory, for example *RCL 4.

  • Page 391: Remote Control Commands

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem MMEM:MOVE 'state.savrcltxt','state_new.savrcltxt' 6. Remove the test directory. MMEM:RDIR '/usb/test' 7.10.4 Remote Control Commands ..................... 376 :MMEMory:CATalog? ..................377 :MMEMory:CATalog:LENGth? ....................377 :MMEMory:CDIRectory ......................377 :MMEMory:COPY ......................378 :MMEMory:DATA ....................379 :MMEMory:DCATalog? ..................379 :MMEMory:DCATalog:LENGth? ......................379 :MMEMory:DELete ......................
  • Page 392 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem Manual operation: "Directory, File List and File Name" on page 140 :MMEMory:CATalog:LENGth? <Path> Returns the number of files in the current or in the specified directory. Query parameters: <Path> string String parameter to specify the directory. If the directory is omit-...
  • Page 393 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem <DestinationFile> string String containing the path and name of the target file. The path can be relative or absolute. If <DestinationFile> is not specified, the <SourceFile> is copied to the current directory, queried with the :MMEMory: command.
  • Page 394 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem Example: MMEMory:DATA '/var/user/test.txt',#15hallo Writes the block data to the file test.txt. The digit 1 indicates a length entry of one digit; the digit 5 indi- cate a length of the binary data (hallo) in bytes.
  • Page 395 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem Setting parameters: <Filename> string String parameter to specify the name and directory of the file to be removed. Example: "Working with Files and Directories" on page 375. Usage: Event SCPI confirmed Manual operation: "...
  • Page 396 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A MMEMory Subsystem :MMEMory:MDIRectory <Directory> Creates a subdirectory for mass memory storage in the specified directory. If no direc- tory is specified, a subdirectory is created in the default directory. This command can also be used to create a directory tree.

  • Page 397: Output Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A OUTPut Subsystem Example: "Working with Files and Directories" on page 375. Usage: Event :MMEMory:STORe:STATe <savrcl_state_nr>, <file_name> Stores the current instrument setting in the specified file. The instrument setting must first be stored in an internal memory with the same num- ber using the common command *SAV.

  • Page 398: Output:Afixed:range:lower

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A OUTPut Subsystem Example: OUTP:ALL OFF switches off all RF output signals. :OUTPut<hw>:AFIXed:RANGe:LOWer? Queries the minimum level which can be set when the attenuator is fixed, see OUTPut<hw>:AMODe. Return values: <Lower> float Increment: 0.01 Example: OUTP:AFIX:RANG:LOW? queries the minimum level for the FIXed setting.

  • Page 399: Output:Amode

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A OUTPut Subsystem Example: POW:ALC:SEAR:MODE NORM during the power search, the RF output is active. Manual operation: " RF During Power Search - ALC " on page 194 :OUTPut<hw>:AMODe <AMode> Selects the mode of the attenuator at the RF output (Attenuator MODe).

  • Page 400: Output:blank:width

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A OUTPut Subsystem Manual operation: "Blank Polarity" on page 119 :OUTPut:BLANk:WIDTh <Width> The command selects the width of the blank marker. Parameters: <Width> RFBLank | TRIGrf RFBLanking The blank marker starts after the external sweep trigger signal.

  • Page 401: Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Parameters: <Pon> OFF | UNCHanged deactivates the output when the instrument is switched on (RF OFF). UNCHanged restores the initial state of the RF output before the last turn off.

  • Page 402: Calculate Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Power and Pulse Data Analysis, Gated Measurements (option R&S SMF-K28) Pulse data analysis in time measurement mode is available with power sensors R&S NRP-Z81. The power analysis measurement commands are subsumed under the SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:…...
  • Page 403 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SWE:MODE TIME activates time mode for power analysis. CALC:SWE:TIME:GATE:STAT ON activates time gated measurement. SENS:SWE:INIT activates a single power analysis measurement. CALC:SWE:TIME:GATE2:AVER? queries the average power in time gate 2 for trace 1 (=default).
  • Page 404 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " State - Gate " on page 226 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:STOP <Stop> :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:STARt <Start> Sets the start time of the selected gate. Insert value and unit. Parameters: <Start> float Increment: 1E-12...
  • Page 405 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:MATH<ch>:SUBTract <Subtract> Subtracts the operands 1 and 2 and assigns the result to the selected trace in "Fre- quency" measurement mode. Parameters: <Subtract> T1T1 | T1T2 | T1T3 | T1T4 | T1REf | T2T1 | T2T2 | T2T3 | T2T4 |...

  • Page 406: Display Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:MATH<ch>:STATe <State> Activates the trace mathematics mode for "Time" measurement. This feature enables to calculate the difference between the measurement values of two traces. Addition- ally, for further calculation a math result can also be assigned to a trace.

  • Page 407: Initiate Command

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " Bg Color - Power Analysis " on page 222 :DISPlay[:WINDow][:POWer]:SWEep:GRID:STATe <State> Indacates a grid in the diagram. Parameters: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON *RST:...

  • Page 408: Sense Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Suffix: <ch> 1..3 Return values: <Power> string SENS:UNIT DBM Example: selects unit dBm for presentation of measurement result. READ1? queries the measurement result of the sensor connected to the SENSOR interface.
  • Page 409 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems ........ 404 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:OFFSet:STATe ......404 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:SRANge[:STATe] ....... 405 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:SRANge:STARt ........ 405 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:SRANge:STOP ...........405 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:SPACing[:MODE] ..............406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STARt ..............406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STEPs ..............406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STOP ............407 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:TIMing[:MODE] ............407 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:AUTO ..........408 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:AUTO:RESet ..........
  • Page 410 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems ......422 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:BASE ..422 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:HREFerence ..422 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:REFerence ..423 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:LREFerence ............423 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:SPACing[:MODE] ................423 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:STARt ................. 424 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:STEPs ................424 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:STOP .............424 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:TIMing[:MODE] .............. 425 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:YSCale:AUTO ............ 425 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:YSCale:AUTO:RESet ............
  • Page 411 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:POW:APER:DEF:STAT 0 deactivates the default aperture time of the sensor. Manual operation: "Use Default Aperture Time" on page 202 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:APERture:TIMe <ApTime> Defines the aperture time (size of the acquisition interval) for the corresponding sensor.

  • Page 412: Sense[:Power]:Aperture:default:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:DISPlay:PERManent:STATe <State> The command switches on and off the permanent indication of the power measure- ment result in the upper right corner of the block diagram. For each sensor, the type of sensor, the connector, the measurement source and - if set - the offset is indicated.

  • Page 413: Sense[:Power]:Filter:nsratio

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: "Filter Length" on page 201 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:FILTer:NSRatio <NSRatio> The command defines the noise content for fixed noise filter mode (:SENSe<[1]...3>:POWer:FILTer:TYPE NSRatio). This value determines the proportion of intrinsic noise in the measured result.

  • Page 414: Sense[:Power]:Filter:type

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:FILT:TYPE USER selects user filter mode. SENS:FILT:SONC activates the search for the optimum filter length. SENS:FILT:LENG? returns the found optimum filter length. Response: 128 Usage: Event Manual operation: "Auto Once"...

  • Page 415: Sense[:Power]:Logging:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SOUR USER selects user-defined source. SENS:FREQ 2.44 GHz enters the RF frequency of the source which is 2.44 GHz. Manual operation: " Frequency " on page 200 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:LOGGing:STATe <State>...

  • Page 416: Sense[:Power]:Snumber

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " Level Offset " on page 200 SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SNUMber? The command queries the serial number of the sensor. Return values: <Snumber> string Example: SENS:SNUM? queries the serial number. Usage:...

  • Page 417: Sense[:Power]:Sversion

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SVERsion? The command queries the software version of the connected R&S NRP power sensor. Return values: <Sversion> string Example: SENS:POW:SVER? queries the software version of the R&S NRP power sensor.
  • Page 418 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:REFerence:DATA:XVALues <XValues> Sets or queries the x values of the two reference points, i.e. "Frequency X (Point A)" and "Frequency X (Point B)" in "Frequency" measurement. Parameters: <XValues> string Example:...

  • Page 419: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:frequency[:Sensor]:Offset:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Parameters: <Offset> float Range: -100 to 100 Increment: 0.01 *RST: Example: SENS2:SWE:FREQ:OFFS -3dB defines a level offset of -3 dB. SENS2:SWE:FREQ:OFFS:STAT ON activates the specified level offset. Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: "...

  • Page 420: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:frequency[:Sensor]:Srange:start

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency[:SENSor]:SRANge:STARt <Start> Sets the start frequency for the frequency power analysis with separate frequencies. Parameters: <Start> integer Range: 0 to 1E12 *RST: Example: SENS2:SWE:FREQ:SENS:SRAN:STAT ON activates use of a separate frequency range for frequency ver- sus power measurement for sensor 2.

  • Page 421: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:frequency:start

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Spacing - Power Analysis " on page 219 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STARt <Start> Sets the start frequency for the frequency mode. Parameters: <Start> float Range: 0 to 1E12...

  • Page 422: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:frequency:timing[:Mode]

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:TIMing[:MODE] <Mode> Selects the mode in terms of speed and precision of the response of a measurement. Parameters: <Mode> FAST | NORMal | HPRecision FAST Selection FAST leads to a fast measurement with a short inte- gration time for each measurement step.

  • Page 423: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:frequency:yscale:auto:reset

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " Auto Scale - Power Analysis " on page 221 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:AUTO:RESet Resets the Y scale to suitable values after the use of auto scaling in the expanding mode. For this mode, the scale might get expanded because of temporarily high power values.

  • Page 424: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:data

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DATA? Queries the measurement data directly. The data is transferred to the remote client as data stream, e.g. for further processing (see Chapter 6.3.3, "SCPI Parameters", on page 331, description of block data).

  • Page 425: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:device

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice <Device> Defines the output device. The setting is fixed to FILE, i.e. the hardcopy is stored in a file. Parameters: <Device> FILE | PRINter *RST:...

  • Page 426: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:device:language:csv:header

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage:CSV:HEADer <Header> Defines whether each row (or column depending on the orientation) should be prece- ded by a header containing information about the trace (see also :SENSe[:POWer]: on page 409).

  • Page 427: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:device:size

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SWE:HCOP:DEV:LANG CSV selects output format *.csv. SENS:SWE:HCOP:DEV:LANG:CSV:SEP TAB a tab separates the values Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " CSV Options Hardcopy- Power Analysis " on page 243 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:SIZE <Size>...

  • Page 428: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:file[:Name]

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME] <Name> Creates of selects a file for storing the hardcopy after the SENS:SWE:HCOP:EXEC command is sent. The directory is either defined with the command MMEMory:CDIR or the path is specified together with the file name. Access to the file via remote control is possible using the commands of the MMEM-Subsystem.

  • Page 429: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto:file

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Usage: Event Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Save Options - Power Analysis " on page 242 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:FILE? Queries the file name generated with the automatic naming settings. Note: As default the automatically generated file name is composed of: >Path>/ <Prefix><YYYY><MM><DD><Number>.<Format>.

  • Page 430: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Day:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:DAY:STATe <State> Activates the usage of the day in the automatic file name. Parameters: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON *RST: Example: SENS:SWE:HCOP:FILE:AUTO:DAY:STAT OFF deactivates the usage of the day in the automatic file name.

  • Page 431: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Prefix

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Return values: <Number> integer Range: 0 to 999999 *RST: Example: SENS:SWE:HCOP:FILE:AUTO:NUMB? queries the number in the automatic file name. Usage: Query only Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Save Options - Power Analysis "...

  • Page 432: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:hcopy:file[:Name]:Auto[:File]:Year:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SWE:HCOP:FILE:AUTO:YEAR? queries the year of the date part in the automatic file name. Usage: Query only Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Save Options - Power Analysis "...

  • Page 433: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:mode

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:MODE <Mode> Selects power versus frequency measurement (frequency response), power vs power measurement (power sweep, AM/AM) or power vs. time measurement. Parameters: <Mode> FREQuency | POWer | TIME *RST: FREQuency...

  • Page 434: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:power:reference:data:yvalues

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: sets the x value of reference "Point A" to -15 dBm, and the value of "Point B" to 20 dBm. Options: R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Define Reference - Trace Power Analysis "...

  • Page 435: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:power[:Sensor]:Offset:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS2:SWE:POW:OFFS -5dB defines a level offset of -5 dB. SENS2:SWE:POW:OFFS:STAT ON activates that the specified level offset is taken into account. Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Level Offset - Power Analysis "...

  • Page 436: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Offset

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:OFFSet <Offset> Defines the level offset at the sensor input in dB. Activate the offset with the com- mand :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:OFFSet:STATe. Parameters: <Offset> float Range: -100 to 100 Increment: 0.01 *RST:...

  • Page 437: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Pulse:threshold:base

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:BASE <Base> Selects how the threshold parameters for pulse analysis are calculated. Note: The command is only avalaible in time measurement mode and with R&S NRP- Z81 power sensors. Parameters: <Base>...

  • Page 438: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Pulse:threshold:power:lreference

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS1:SWE:TIM:PULS:THR:REF 40 sets the medial reference level to 40% of the overall pulse level. Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Mesial - Pulse Data Analysis " on page 233 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:...

  • Page 439: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:power:steps

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SWE:POW:STAR -20DBM sets the start level to -20 dBm Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: "Min - Power Analysis" on page 218 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:STEPs <Steps> Sets the number of measurement steps for the power versus power measurement.

  • Page 440: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:power:yscale:auto

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS:SWE:POW:TIM:MODE FAST selects fast mode. Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Timing - Power Analysis " on page 219 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:YSCale:AUTO <Auto> Activates autoscaling of the Y axis of the diagram.

  • Page 441: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:power:yscale:maximum

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Usage: Event Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Reset Auto Scale - Power Analysis " on page 222 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:YSCale:MAXimum <Maximum> Sets the maximum value for the y axis of the measurement diagram.

  • Page 442: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time:rmode

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:RMODe <RMode> Selects single or continuous mode for measurement mode time in power analysis. Parameters: <RMode> SINGle | CONTinuous *RST: SINGle Example: SENS:SWE:TIME:RMOD SING selects single measurement Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: "...

  • Page 443: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time:reference:data:xvalues

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Return values: <Points> integer Range: 10 to 1000 *RST: Example: SENS:POW:SWE:TIME:REF:DATA:POIN? Example: queries the number of points from the reference curve in time mode. Usage: Query only Options: R&S SMF-K28 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:REFerence:DATA:XVALues <XValues>...

  • Page 444: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Sfrequency:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Parameters: <SFrequency> float Range: 0 to 1E12 Increment: 1 *RST: Example: SENS1:SWE:TIME:SENS:SFR 2GHz the measurement is performed at 2 GHz Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Use Separate Frequency- Power Analysis "...

  • Page 445: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Trigger:hysteresis

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: SENS1:SWE:TIME:SENS:TRIG:DTIM 10 us the drop out time is 10 us Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Drop out Time - Power Analysis " on page 239 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:HYSTeresis <Hysteresis>...

  • Page 446: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time[:Sensor]:Trigger:source

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " Slope - Power Analysis " on page 239 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:SOURce <Source> Selects if the measurement is free running (FREE) or starts only after a trigger event.

  • Page 447: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time:steps

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: "Min - Power Analysis" on page 218 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:STEPs <Steps> Sets the number of measurement steps for the power versus time measurement. Value 0 defines the trigger point. Parameters: <Steps>...

  • Page 448: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time:yscale:auto

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " All Trigger Events - Power Analysis " on page 220 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:AUTO <Auto> Activates autoscaling of the Y axis in the diagram. Parameters: <Auto> OFF | CEXPanding | FEXPanding | CFLoating | FFLoating Auto scaling is deactivated.

  • Page 449: Sense[:Power]:Sweep:time:yscale:maximum

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:MAXimum <Maximum> Sets the maximum value for the y axis of the measurement diagram. Parameters: <Maximum> float Range: min level to max level Increment: 0.01 *RST: Default unit: dBm Example: SENS:SWE:TIME:YSC:MAX 10DBM sets 10 dBm as the upper limit of the measurement diagram.

  • Page 450: Trace Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:ZERO The command activates the autozero function. Zeroing is required in regular interval (at least once a day) and if the temperature has varied more than about 5 °C, if the sensor has been replaced or if measurements of signals with very low power are to be per- formed.
  • Page 451 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems ........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:PULSe:TOP? ........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:POWer:REFerence? .........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DCYCle? ........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DURation? ..........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:PERiod? ........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:SEParation? .......... 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:STATe? ....440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:DURation? ..... 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OCCurrence? ....440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OVERshoot? ....440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:DURation? ....440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OCCurrence? ....440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OVERshoot?
  • Page 452 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OVERshoot: ................443 DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] ..........443 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:PULSe:THReshold:BASE? ......443 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:HREFerence ....... 444 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:REFerence ......444 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:PULSe:THReshold:POWer:LREFerence ................445 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:STATe :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:COLor <Color> Defines the color of a trace. Parameters: <Color> INVers | GRAY | YELLow | BLUE | GREen | RED | MAGenta...
  • Page 453 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Manual operation: " Start - Power Analysis " on page 212 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:DATA:XVALues? Queries the x-axis values - frequency, power or time values - of the selected trace of the current power analysis.
  • Page 454 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Parameters: <Feed> SENS1 | SENS2 | SENS3 | REFerence | NONE | SENSor1 | SENSor2 | SENSor3 | SENS4 | SENSor4 *RST: The preset value for each trace is evaluated during...
  • Page 455 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 Manual operation: " REARR list - Power Analysis " on page 222 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:MARKer:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> Activates the indication of the markers and the marker list in the measurement diagram and in the hardcopy file.
  • Page 456 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Return values: <Overshoot> float Range: 0 to 100 Increment: 0.01 *RST: Example: TRAC1:SWE:MEAS:POW:HREF? queries the measured mesial threshold level of trace 1 TRAC3:SWE:MEAS:POW:MAX? queries the measured peak power of trace 3...
  • Page 457 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Example: TRAC:SWE:MEAS:PULS:ALL:DISP:ANN OFF switches the indication of all pulse data off Options: Option R&S SMF-K28 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:STANdard:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> Selects the standard view, i.e. diagram and buttons but no lists are displayed and also stored in the hardcopy file.
  • Page 458 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OVERshoot: DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:DURation: DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OCCurrence: DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OVERshoot: DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe] <State> The listed commands select the pulse parameters which are indicated in the display and hardcopy file. Only six parameters can be indicated at a time.
  • Page 459 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A Power Sensor Measurement Subsystems Parameters: <HReference> float Range: 0.0 to 100.0 Increment: 0.01 *RST: 90.0 Example: TRAC2:SWE:PULS:THR:POW:HREF? queries the upper reference level of trace 2. Manual operation: " Distal - Pulse Data Analysis "...

  • Page 460: Source Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:STATe <State> Activates the selected trace. Parameters: <State> OFF | ON | HOLD *RST: The preset value for each trace is evaluated during runtime as follows: If a sensor is plugged into the...

  • Page 461: Source:am Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ● SOURce:POWer Subsystem................522 ● SOURce:PULM Subsystem.................. 533 ● SOURce:ROSCillator Subsystem................. 551 ● SOURce:SWEep Subsystem................555 7.13.1 SOURce:AM Subsystem The AM subsystem contains the commands for setting the amplitude modulation. An external modulation signal is input at the EXT1, 2 connector.

  • Page 462: [:Source]:Am:scan:state

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: AM:RAT 50PCT sets 50 percent AM2/AM1 ratio. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " Ratio " on page 258 [:SOURce<hw>]:AM:SCAN:STATe <State> Activates logarithmic amplitude modulation. Parameters: <State> OFF | ON *RST: Example: AM:SCAN:STAT ON activates the logarithmic amplitude modulation.

  • Page 463: Source:chirp Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Suffix: AM<ch> 1..2 determines the modulation signal channel. Parameters: <Source> LF1 | LF2 | NOISe | EXT1 | EXT2 | EXTernal | INTernal *RST: LF1 <AM1>; LF2 <AM2> Example: AM1:SOUR LF1 selects the LF generator 1 as internal modulation source in dig- nal channel 1.
  • Page 464 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ..........451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:GATE:POLarity ............. 451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:IMPedance ............. 451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:LEVel ............452 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:SLOPe ................452 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:MODE [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:BANDwidth <Bandwidth> Sets the modulation bandwidth of the modulation chirp. Parameters: <Bandwidth> float The maximal bandwidth depends on the installed frequency options and the RF frequency (see data sheet).
  • Page 465 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Direction> DOWN | UP The chirp starts with the lower frequency. DOWN The chirp starts with the higher frequency. *RST: Example: SOUR:CHIR:DIR UP Manual operation: " Direction - Chirp Modulation "...
  • Page 466 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: CHIR:STAT ON activates chirp modulation. Manual operation: " State - Chirp Modulation " on page 271 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:GATE:POLarity <Polarity> Selects the active level of the gate signal. Parameters: <Polarity> NORMal | INVerted...
  • Page 467 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Level> TTL | M2V5 | P0V5 trigger level is threshold TTL. P0V5 trigger level is 0.5 V. M2V5 trigger level is -2.5 V. *RST: Example: CHIRp:TRIG:EXT:LEV TTL selects threshold TTL as external trigger level.

  • Page 468: Source:correction Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem 7.13.3 SOURce:CORRection Subsystem The output level is corrected in the CORRection subsystem. Correction is performed by user-defined table values being added to the output level for the respective RF fre- quency. In the R&S SMF, this subsystem is used to select, transfer and activate user correction tables.
  • Page 469 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce]:CORRection:CSET:CATalog? Requests a list of user correction tables. The individual lists are separated by commas. The lists are stored with the fixed file extensions *.uco in a directory of the user's choice. The directory applicable to the commands is defined with the command MMEMory:CDIR.
  • Page 470 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: CORR:CSET '/var/user/' selects the table ucor1. CORR:CSET:DATA:FREQ:POIN? queries the number of frequency values in the table ucor1. Response: 440 the table ucor1 contains 440 frequency values. Usage: Query only [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA:POWer <Power>...
  • Page 471 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: CORR:CSET:DATA:SENS:POW:SONC fills the user correction list with level values acquired by the power sensor connector to the SENSOR connector. Usage: Event Manual operation: " Fill User Correction Data with Sensor" on page 252 [:SOURce]:CORRection:CSET:DELete <Filename>...
  • Page 472 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:EXTension <Extension> Selects the file extension of the ASCII file to be imported or exported. Selection TXT (text file) or CSV (Excel file) is available. Parameters: <Extension> TXT | CSV *RST: Example:...
  • Page 473 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Column> TABulator | SEMicolon | COMMa | SPACe *RST: COMMa Example: CORR:DEXC:MODE EXP selects that the user correction list is exported into an ASCII file. CORR:DEXC:AFIL:SEL '/var/user/import_ucor.csv' selects ASCII file ucor.csv as destination for the user correction list data.
  • Page 474 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: CORR:DEXC:MODE IMP selects that ASCII files with frequency and level value pairs are imported and transferred into user correction lists. CORR:DEXC:AFIL:SEL '/var/user/import_ucor.csv' selects that ASCII file ucor.csv is imported. CORR:DEXC:SEL '/var/user/import_ucor_imp' selects that the ASCII file ucor.csv is imported into user cor-...
  • Page 475 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: CORR:DEXC:MODE IMP selects that ASCII files with frequency and level value pairs are imported and transferred into user correction lists. CORR:DEXC:AFIL:SEL '/var/user/import_ucor.csv' selects that ASCII file ucor.csv is imported. CORR:DEXC:SEL '/var/user/import_ucor_imp' selects that the ASCII file ucor.csv is imported into user cor-...
  • Page 476 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Type> NRP | NRVD | HP437 | ML2438 | P44X *RST: Example: SOUR:CORR:PMET:TYPE NRVD the specified power meter is used for user correction. Manual operation: " User Correction Value - User Correction "...

  • Page 477: Source:dm Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Fill User Correction Data with Sensor" on page 252 7.13.4 SOURce:DM Subsystem This section contains the commands for generating the digital modulation signal. Two external inputs (EXT1 and EXT2) are available as data source. The settings for the external inputs are independently of the type of modulation selected.
  • Page 478 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Source> EXT1 | EXT2 | PGENerator | RANDom EXT 1/EXT 2 Selects the external inputs (either EXT1 or EXT2) as the source for ASK modulation. PGEN Selects the internal pulse generator as source for ASK modula- tion.
  • Page 479 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Polarity – External Inputs " on page 256 [:SOURce<hw>]:DM:FSK:DEViation <Deviation> The command sets the frequency deviation for FSK modulation. Parameters: <Deviation> float Range: 0.0 Hz to 50.0 MHz Increment: 0.1 Hz...
  • Page 480 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: SOUR:DM:FSK:STAT ON activates the frequency modulation. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " State – FSK " on page 266 [:SOURce<hw>]:DM:PSK:DEViation <Deviation> The command sets the phase deviation for PSK modulation. Parameters: <Deviation>...

  • Page 481: Source:fm Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON *RST: Example: SOUR:DM:PSK:STAT ON activates the phase modulation. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " State – PSK " on page 267 7.13.5 SOURce:FM Subsystem The FM subsystem contains the commands for checking the frequency modulation.
  • Page 482 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:FM:MODE <Mode> Selects the mode for the frequency modulation. Parameters: <Mode> NORMal | LNOise NORMal Provides full setting range of modulation bandwidth and FM deviation. LNOise Provides phase noise and spurious characteristics close to CW.

  • Page 483: Source:frequency Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: FM1:SOUR LF2 selects the LF generator 2 as internal modulation source in sig- nal channel 1. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " Source " on page 260 [:SOURce<hw>]:FM<ch>:STATe <State> Activates frequency modulation.
  • Page 484 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem The range is defined by this center frequency and the specified [:SOURce<hw>]: FREQuency:SPAN, according to the formula: - (f /2) ... f + (f CENTer SPAN CENTer SPAN with: SPAN STOP STARt The center frequency directly relates to the span, and the start and stop frequencies.
  • Page 485 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem A defined offset and the multiplier factor affect the sweep range and therefore all corre- lated parameters. The set frequencies are only absolute values, if the offset = 0 and the multiplication factor = 1. The multiplier multiplies the frequencies accordingly, and the offset ≠...
  • Page 486 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Note: You can select any frequency within the setting range. The range is defined with the parameters [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:STARt [:SOURce<hw>]: FREQuency:STOP. A defined offset and the multiplier factor affect the sweep range and therefore all correlated parameters. The set frequencies are only absolute values, if the offset = 0 and the multiplication factor = 1.
  • Page 487 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Mode> CW | FIXed | SWEep | LIST CW|FIXed Sets the fixed frequency mode. CW and FIXed are synonyms. The instrument operates at a defined frequency, set with command [:SOURce<hw>]: FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]..
  • Page 488 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Offset> float Increment: 0.01 *RST: Example: FREQ:OFFS 500kHz sets the frequency offset to 500 kHz. Manual operation: "Offset" on page 151 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:PLL:MODE <Mode> Sets the bandwidth of the main PLL (Phase Locked Loop).
  • Page 489 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem This parameter relates to the center frequency and span. If you change the frequency, these parameters change accordingly. > f is permitted. STARt STOP = (f /2). STARt CENTer SPAN Note: A defined offset and the multiplier factor affect the sweep range and therefore all correlated parameters.
  • Page 490 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: FREQ:STOP 2 GHz sets the stop frequency for the frequency sweep to 2 GHz. FREQ:STAR 1 MHz sets the start frequency for the frequency sweep to 1 MHz. Manual operation: " Stop Freq - Frequency Sweep "...

  • Page 491: Source:input Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem 7.13.7 SOURce:INPut Subsystem The SOURce:INPut subsystem contains the commands for configuring the inputs for external modulation signals. The instrument trigger setting influences all sweeps and is effective in the List mode (Instrument Trigger).

  • Page 492: Source:lfoutput Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce]:INPut:TRIGger:SLOPe <Slope> Sets the polarity of the active slope of an externally applied trigger signal at the trigger input (BNC connector at the rear of the instrument). The setting is effective for both inputs at the same time.
  • Page 493 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem LFOutput:SWEep:EXECute ................479 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:BANDwidth ................479 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:FREQuency ............... 480 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:MANual ..............480 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:MODE ..............481 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STARt ..............482 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STOP ................482 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:MONitor:MODE ..................482 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:OFFSet ................. 483 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:SOURce .................. 483 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>[:STATe] ........... 483 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:DWELl ..........483 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:EXECute...
  • Page 494 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ..........499 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:PERiod ............ 500 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:RISE ..........500 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRIangle:PERiod ............. 500 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRIangle:RISE ................501 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:VOLTage ................501 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:MANual ................502 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:MODE ................502 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:STARt ................503 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:STOP [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:BANDwidth <Bandwidth> The command selects the bandwith for the external feed via the EXT 1 and/or EXT 2 input.
  • Page 495 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:MANual <Manual> Determines the frequency and triggers the next sweep step manually in LFO:SWE[:FREQ]:MODE MAN, and LFO:SWE:[FREQ]:MODE STEP. Note: You can select any frequency within the setting range. The range is defined with LFO:FREQ:STARt and LFO:FREQ:STOP.
  • Page 496 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Mode> CW | FIXed | SWEep CW|FIXed Sets the CW frequency mode. CW and FIXed are synonyms. The instrument operates at a fixed frequency. To set the LF out- put frequency, use the command [:SOURce]: LFOutput<ch>:FREQuency.
  • Page 497 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STOP <Stop> Sets the stop frequency for the LF sweep. Parameters: <Stop> float Range: full frequency range Increment: see the data sheet: resolution of frequency setting *RST: 100 KHz Example: LFO:FREQ:STOP 10 kHz sets the stop frequency for the LF sweep to 10 kHz.
  • Page 498 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:SOURce <Source> The command selects the internal and/or external source to be used for the LF Output signal. Parameters: <Source> LF1 | LF2 | NOISe | EXT1 | EXT2 *RST: Example: SOUR:LFO1:SOUR NOIS selects the noise generator as source for the LF output signal.
  • Page 499 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: LFO:SWE:MODE SING sets the single cycle mode of the LF sweep. LFO:SWE:EXEC starts one cycle of the LF sweep. Usage: Event Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " Execute Single Sweep "...
  • Page 500 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Amplitude> float Range: 0 to 3 Increment: 0.1 *RST: Example: SOUR:LFO:SWE:FREQ:MARK:AMPL 1 The output level is reduced by 1 dB on reaching the mark. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " Amplitude - LF Frequency Marker "...
  • Page 501 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " State - LF Frequency Marker " on page 285 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:VSTate <VState> The command activates or deactivates the selected amplitude marker. If activated, the level is reduced by the amplitude entered with command [:SOURce]:LFOutput: on reaching the mark.
  • Page 502 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Mode> AUTO | MANual | STEP AUTO Performs a complete sweep cycle from the start to the end value when a trigger event occurs. The dwell time deterrmines the time period for the signal to switch to the next step.
  • Page 503 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ● logarithmic sweeps and f < f STARt STOP freq_points = ((log f - log f ) / log step_log) + 1 STOP STARt To determine the logarithmic step size, use the command SWE:STEP:LOG.
  • Page 504 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: TRIG0:SWE:SOUR SING LFO:SWE:MODE SWE LFO:SWE:SHAP SAWT LFO:SWE:RETR ON activates retrace function, that menas the frequency changes to the value at start frequency while waiting for the next trigger event. Manual operation: "...
  • Page 505 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Spacing> LINear | LOGarithmic | RAMP LINear With the linear sweep, the step width is a fixed frequency value which is added to the current frequency. The step width for lin- ear sweep is entered in Hz (see [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:...
  • Page 506 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: LFO:FREQ:STAR sets the start frequency to 2 kHz. LFO:FREQ:STOP sets the stop frequency to 20 kHz. LFO:SWE:SPAC LIN sets linear sweep spacing. LFO:SWE:STEP 2 kHz sets the sweep step width to 2 kHz. The number of sweep steps for linear sweep spacing (POINts) is automatically set to 11.
  • Page 507 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Step Lin/Log - LF Sweep " on page 283 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:DWELl <Dwell> The command sets the time taken for each level step of the sweep. Parameters: <Dwell> float Range: 1E-3 to 100...
  • Page 508 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MARKer:ACTive <Active> The command activates the selected marker. The active marker is output with an higher voltage than all other markers. Parameters: <Active> NONE | M01 | M02 | M03 | M04 | M05 | M06 | M07 | M08 | M09 |...
  • Page 509 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: SOUR:LFO:SWE:VOLT:MARK1:VST ON activates marker 1. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " State - LF Level Marker " on page 295 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MODE <Mode> The command sets the cycle mode of the LF level sweep.
  • Page 510 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem It is up to the different calculation methods: ● the remote control command determines the number of steps. ● in the dialog, the instrument displays the number of transitions according to: Count = ( f...
  • Page 511 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Shape> SAWTooth | TRIangle SAWTooth One sweep runs from the start level to the stop level. The subse- quent sweep starts at the start level again, i.e. the shape of sweep sequence resembles a sawtooth.
  • Page 512 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Step - LF Level Sweep " on page 293 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe <Shape> Selects the shape of the LF signal. Parameters: <Shape> SINE | SQUare | TRIangle | TRAPeze *RST: SINE...
  • Page 513 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: LFO:SWE:VOLT:SOUR EXT selects triggering with an external trigger. The trigger is input via the TRIGGER connector or the AUX connector at the rear of the instrument. [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:DCYCle <DCycle> Sets the duty cycle for the shape pulse.
  • Page 514 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: SOUR:LFO2:SHAP:PULS:WIDT 10s sets a pulse width of 10 s for the pulse shape of the signal of LF generator 2. Manual operation: " Pulse Width – LF Generator " on page 276 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:FALL <Fall>...
  • Page 515 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: SOUR:LFO2:SHAP:TRAP:PER 100s sets a period of 100 s for the trapezoidal signal of the LF gener- ator 2. Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: " Period (Pulse, Triangle, Trapezoid Shape) – LF Generator "...
  • Page 516 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Rise> float Range: 1E-6 to 100 Increment: 10E-9 *RST: 0.5E-3 Example: SOUR:LFO1:SHAP:TRI:RISE 13s selects a rise time of 13 s for triangle shape of the signal of LF generator 1. Options: R&S SMF-B20...
  • Page 517 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Manual> float Minimum level ... Maximum level The value range for the level setting varies according to the instrument model. The values are given in the data sheet. Range: 0 to 6 Increment: 0.001...

  • Page 518: Source:list Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem > f is permitted. STARt STOP As with the "Level" value entered in the "LF Level" dialog, the "OFFSet" value is also taken into consideration with this command. The specified value range is therefore only effective if :SOURce:LFOutput:Sweep:POWer:OFFSet is set to 0.
  • Page 519 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem The following settings are required to operate the instrument in List mode: 1. Create a list. If a list which does not exist is selected with the :LIST:SEL command, an empty list with the name of the selected list is created.
  • Page 520 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ............. 507 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:AFILe:SELect ........... 508 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:COLumn ........... 508 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:DECimal ..............509 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:EXECute ................509 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:MODE ...............509 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:SELect ..................510 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DWELl ..................510 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:FREE? ...................510 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:FREQuency ..............511 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:FREQuency:POINts? ................... 511 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:INDex .................512 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:INDex:STARt ................. 512 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:INDex:STOP...
  • Page 521 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem *RST does not affect data lists. Setting parameters: <Filename> string Example: MMEM:CDIR '/var/Listmode' selects the directory for the list mode files. LIST:DEL 'LIST1' deletes the list list1. Usage: Setting only Manual operation: "...
  • Page 522 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: MMEM:CDIR '/var/import' selects the directory for the ASCII files with frequency and level value pairs. LIST:DEXC:AFIL:EXT TXT determines the extension *.txt for the query. LIST:DEXC:AFIL:CAT? queries the available files with extension *.txt.
  • Page 523 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: LIST:DEXC:MODE IMP determines that ASCII files with frequency and level value pairs are imported into list mode lists. LIST:DEXC:AFIL:EXT TXT determines the extension *.txt for the query. LIST:DEXC:AFIL:CAT? queries the available files with extension *.txt.
  • Page 524 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Decimal> DOT | COMMa *RST: Example: [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:AFILe: on page 508 SEParator:COLumn Manual operation: " Decimal Point - List Mode " on page 177 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:EXECute Executes the import or export of the selected list file, according to the previously set transfer direction with command [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:DEXChange:MODE.
  • Page 525 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem The list mode files are stored with the fixed file extensions *.lsw in a directory of the user's choice. The directory applicable to the commands is defined with the command MMEMory:CDIR. A path can also be specified in command SOUR:LIST:DEXC:SEL, in which case the files are stored or loaded in the specified directory.
  • Page 526 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem *RST does not affect data lists. Parameters: <Frequency> <Frequency#1>{, <Frequency#2>, ...} | block data The data can be given either as a list of numbers (list can be of any length and list entries must be separated by commas) or as binary block data.
  • Page 527 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: LIST:SEL '/var/list3' selects list3 for use in List mode. FREQ:MODE LIST activates List mode. List3 is processed. LIST:MODE STEP selects manual, step-by-step processing of the list. LIST:IND 5 the frequency/level value pair with index 5 is executed.
  • Page 528 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: on page 512 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:INDex:STARt Manual operation: " List Range In - List Mode " on page 175 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:LEARn Learns the selected list to determine the hardware setting for all list entries. The results are saved with the list.
  • Page 529 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Power> <Power#1>{, <Power#2>, ...} | block data The data can be given either as a list of numbers (list can be of any length and list entries must be separated by commas) or as binary block data.
  • Page 530 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:SELect <Filename> Selects the specified list. If a new list is to be created, the name can be entered here. The list is created if it does not yet exist. The list selected here is available for the fur- ther processing steps (editing) and is used in the instrument when the list mode is acti- vated.

  • Page 531: Source:modulation Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Source> AUTO | IMMediate | SINGle | BUS | EXTernal AUTO|IMMediate The trigger is free-running, i.e. the trigger condition is fulfilled continuously. The selected list in List mode is restarted as soon as it is finished.
  • Page 532 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ..............517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:BANDwidth|BWIDth ................517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:BWIDth:STATe ................517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:DISTribution .................518 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel:RELative? ...............518 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel[:ABSolute]? [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:BANDwidth|BWIDth <BWidth> Sets the noise level in the system bandwidth for enabled bandwidth limitation. Distinct bandwidth settings between 10 kHz and 10 MHz in 100 kHz steps (range 100 .. 1 MHz), 1 MHz (range 1 MHz ..

  • Page 533: Source:pgen Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel:RELative? This command queries the level of the noise signal per Hz in the total bandwidth. Return values: <Relative> float Range: -149.18 to -52.67 Increment: 0.1 *RST: -69.84 Example: NOIS:LEV:REL? queries the noise level...

  • Page 534: Source:phase Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Polarity> NORMal | INVerted NORMal Outputs the pulse signal during the pulse width, that means in high state. INVerted Inverts the pulse output signal polarity. The pulse output signal is suppressed during the pulse width, but provided during the low state.

  • Page 535: Source:pm Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: PHAS 0.1 RAD changes the phase by 0.1 RAD relative to the current phase. PHAS:REF adopts the set phase as the current phase. Manual operation: "Delta Phase" on page 155 [:SOURce<hw>]:PHASe:REFerence Adopts the phase set with SOURce:PHASe:ADJust as the current phase.
  • Page 536 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: PM1:DEV 20RAD sets 20 RAD deiation for the phase modulation signal in channel 1 (PM1). Options: R&S SMF-B20 Manual operation: "ɸM Deviation" on page 264 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM:MODE <Mode> Selects the mode for the phase modulation.

  • Page 537: Source:power Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PM<ch>:SOURce <Source> Selects the modulation signal source for phase modulation. Suffix: PM<ch> 1..2 determines the modulation signal channel. Parameters: <Source> LF1 | LF2 | NOISe | EXT1 | EXT2 | INTernal | EXTernal *RST: LF1 <PM1>;...
  • Page 538 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ................524 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ALC:SOURce ................524 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ALC[:STATe] ............525 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ATTenuation:RFOFf:MODE ..................525 [:SOURce]:POWer:ATTenuation ................525 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:EMF:STATe ..........526 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ............526 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet .............527 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:RCL ...............527 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:LIMit[:AMPLitude] ..................528 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:MANual ..................529 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:MODE ..................529 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:POWer ................529 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:RESolution ................530 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:SPC:CRANge...
  • Page 539 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ALC:SONCe Temporarily activates level control for correction purposes. Example: POW:ALC OFF deactivates automatic level control for RF output A. POW:ALC:SONC level control is performed once only. Usage: Event Manual operation: "Search Once - ALC"...
  • Page 540 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ATTenuation:RFOFf:MODE <Mode> The command selects the mode of the mechanical attenuator, when the RF signal is switched off. The setting of the RF OFF mode is not affected by an instrument preset (PRESET key), *RST and the "Save/Recall"...
  • Page 541 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Display Level as Voltage of EMF - RF Level " on page 184 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <Amplitude> Sets the RF level applied to the DUT. Notes: If specified, a level offset [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:...
  • Page 542 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem The keywords of this command are largely optional. Therefore, both the long and short form of the command are shown in the example. Parameters: <Offset> float Range: -100 to 100 Increment: 0.01...
  • Page 543 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Amplitude> float Minimum level ... Maximum level The value range for the level setting varies according to the instrument model. The values are given in the data sheet. Increment: 0.01 *RST:...
  • Page 544 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:MODE <Mode> Sets the instrument operating mode and therefore also the commands used to set the output level. Parameters: <Mode> CW | FIXed | SWEep CW|FIXed Operates at a constant level. CW and FIXed are synonyms. To set the output level value, use the command [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer[:LEVel][:...
  • Page 545 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Resolution> R01 | R1 *RST: Example: POW:RES R01 sets the resolution for the level settings to 0.01 dB. Manual operation: " Power Resolution " on page 182 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:SPC:CRANge <PowCntrlCRange> Defines the capture range of the power control system.
  • Page 546 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <PowCntrlPeak> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON *RST: Example: POW:SPC:PEAK ON uses the measured peak power for power control. Manual operation: "Use Peak Power" on page 206 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:SPC:SELect <PowCntrlSelect> Defines the currently selected sensor to be used for power control.
  • Page 547 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: "Target Level" on page 206 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:STARt <Start> Sets the start level for the RF sweep. Note: You can select any level within the setting range. The range is defined by this start value and the value.

  • Page 548: Source:pulm Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:STEP:MODE <Mode> Activates (USER) or deactivates (DECimal) the user-defined step width used when varying the level value with the level values UP/DOWN. The command is linked to set- ting "Variation Active" for manual control, i.e. the command also activates/deactivates the user-defined step width used when varying the level value with the rotary knob.
  • Page 549 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem The external signal is input at the PULSE IN connector. The connector can be used as trigger input for internal pulse modulation. The polarity and input impedance of the con- nector can be selected. The pulse modulation signal is output at the PULSE OUT con- nector.
  • Page 550 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem // Set double pulse width SOURce:PULM:DOUBle:WIDTh 0.0000012 // Set double pulse delay SOURce:PULM:DOUBle:DELay 0.0000045 // ****************************************************************** // Activate the signal output // ****************************************************************** SOURce:PGENerator:OUTPut:STATe 1 SOURce:PULM:STATe 1 OUTPut1:STATe 1 Example: Generating a pulse train signal This example shows a command sequence to create a pulse train signal.
  • Page 551 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem // ****************************************************************** // Activate the signal output // ****************************************************************** SOURce:PGENerator:OUTPut:STATe 1 SOURce:PULM:STATe 1 OUTPut1:STATe 1 ..................536 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:DELay ................537 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:DOUBle:DELay ................537 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:DOUBle:STATe ................537 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:DOUBle:WIDTh ..................538 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:MODE ............... 538 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:OUTPut:VIDeo:POLarity ..................
  • Page 552 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Delay> float Range: 10 ns to 100 s Increment: 5 ns *RST: 10 ns Example: PULM:DEL 13 us 13 us elapse after a trigger before the first pulse is generated. Options: R&S R&S SMF-K23 (Pulse Generator)
  • Page 553 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Width> float Range: 5 ns to 100 s Increment: 5 ns *RST: 3 us Example: PULM:DOUB:WIDT 33 us sets a width of 33 us for the second pulse. Options: R&S SMF-K23 (Pulse Generator) Manual operation: "...
  • Page 554 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: PULM:SOUR EXT selects the external modulation source. PULM:OUTP:VID:POL INV selects inverted polarity. Manual operation: " Video Polarity - Pulse Modulation " on page 269 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:PERiod <Period> Sets the period of the generated pulse. The period determines the repetition frequency of the internal signal.
  • Page 555 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:SOURce <Source> Selects the source for pulse modulation. Parameters: <Source> INTernal | EXTernal | CODer | RANDom | INTernal | EXTernal | RANDom EXTernal The signal applied externally via the PULSE IN connector is used for the pulse modulation.
  • Page 556 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Sync> OFF | ON *RST: Example: PULM:SYNC OFF the signal is passed asynchronously to the modulator. Manual operation: " Synchronize to internal clock - Pulse Modulation " on page 269 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:CATalog? Queries a list of available pulse train files.
  • Page 557 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Pulse Train Data – Pulse Generator " on page 300 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:OFFTime <OffTime> Fills the Off-time part of the selected file with data. *RST does not affect data lists. Parameters: <OffTime>...
  • Page 558 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:ONTime <OnTime> Fills the On-time part of the selected file with data. Parameters: <OnTime> Ontime#1{, Ontime#2, ...} | binary block data The data can be given either as a list of numbers (list can be of any length and list entries must be separated by commas) or as binary block data.
  • Page 559 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:REPetition <Repetition> Sets the number of repetitions for each ontime/offtime value pair. *RST does not affect data lists. Tip:"0" ignores the corresponding value pair in the pulse train. Thus, you can individu- ally omit value pairs without deleting them from the table.
  • Page 560 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:SELect <Filename> Selects the specified pulse train file. If a new file is to be created, the name can be entered here. The file is created if it does not yet exist. The file selected here is availa- ble for the further processing steps (editing) and is used in the instrument when the pulse train mode is activated.
  • Page 561 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRIGger:EXTernal:LEVel <Level> Selects the external trigger level (threshold TTL, 0.5 V or -2.5 V). Parameters: <Level> TTL | M2V5 | P0V5 *RST: Example: PULM:TRIG:EXT:LEV TTL selects TTL as external trigger level. Manual operation: "...
  • Page 562 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:CATalog? The command requests a list of available ASCII files for export/import of pulse train data. The individual files are separated by commas. The ASCII files are stored with the fixed file extensions *.txt or *.csv in a directory of the user's choice.
  • Page 563 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:SELect <Filename> The command selects the ASCII file to be imported or exported. The ASCII files are stored with the fixed file extensions *.txt or *.csv in a directory of the user's choice. The directory applicable to the commands is defined with the com- mand MMEMory:CDIR.
  • Page 564 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:DECimal <Decimal> Select the decimal separator used in the ASCII data between '.' (decimal point) and ',' (comma) with floating-point numerals. Parameters: <Decimal> DOT | COMMa *RST: Example: PULM:TRA:DEXC:MODE EXP selects that the pulse train list is exported into an ASCII file.
  • Page 565 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Import / Export - Import/Export Pulse Train Files " on page 303 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:MODE <Mode> Selects if pulse train lists should be imported or exported. Depending on the selection, the file select command define either the source or the destination for pulse train lists and ASCII files.

  • Page 566: Source:roscillator Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Options: R&S SMF-K27 (Pulse Train) Manual operation: " Select Destination / Source - Import/Export Pulse Train Files " on page 303 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:WIDTh <Width> Sets the width of the generated pulse. The width determines the pulse length. The pulse width must be at least 20ns less than the set pulse period.
  • Page 567 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: ROSC:EFC:STAT ON Activates the electronic frequency control. Manual operation: "EFC - Reference Oscillator" on page 159 [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency <Frequency> Informs the instrument of the frequency of the external reference. Entries are possible in 1 MHz steps.
  • Page 568 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <SBandwidth> WIDE | NARRow NARRow The synchronization bandwidth is approx. 1 Hz. WIDE The synchronization bandwidth is approx. 750 Hz. This setting is provided for using precise reference sources of high spectral purity. You can operate the instrument in this mode, when the external reference frequency is 10 MHz, see SOURce]:ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency.
  • Page 569 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: ROSC:SOUR INT Selects the internal source. ROSC:ADJ ON Activates use of a user-defined adjustment value. ROSC:ADJ:VAL 1400 Sets the adjustment value to 1400. Manual operation: "Adjustment Active" on page 159 [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:SOURce <Source>...

  • Page 570: Source:sweep Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: ROSC:OUTP:SOUR EXT the reference oscillator signal is output at the REF OUT connec- tor. Manual operation: "Output" on page 159 7.13.18 SOURce:SWEep Subsystem The SOURce: subsystem contains the commands for configuring RF sweep signals.
  • Page 571 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem ..............556 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:DWELl .............. 557 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:EXECute ............ 557 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:ACTive ..........557 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AMPLitude ............558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AOFF ........558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FREQuency ..........558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FSTate ..........558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:PSTate ............559 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:XFER ..............559 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MODE ..............560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:POINts ..............560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RETRace ............561 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RUNNing?
  • Page 572 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: SWE:DWEL 12 ms sets a dwell time of 12 ms for a frequency sweep at the RF out- put. Manual operation: " Dwell Time - Frequency Sweep " on page 168 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:EXECute...
  • Page 573 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AOFF The command switches off all frequency markers. The command triggers an event and therefore has no query form and no *RST value. Example: SOUR:SWE:FREQ:MARK:AOFF switches off all frequency markers. Usage: Event [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FREQuency <Frequency>...
  • Page 574 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Manual operation: " Amplitude Marker - RF Frequency Marker " on page 170 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:XFER Copies the frequency value of marker 1 to the start frequency of the sweep and the frequency value of marker 2 to the stop frequency of the sweep.
  • Page 575 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:POINts <Points> Determines the number of steps for the RF frequency sweep within the sweep range. This parameter always applies to the currently set sweep spacing and correlates with the step size as follows: ●...
  • Page 576 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: TRIG0:SWE:SOUR SING FREQ:MODE SWE SWE:SHAP SAWT SWE:RETR ON activates retrace function, i.e. the frequency changes to the value at start frequency while waiting for the next trigger event. Manual operation: " Retrace - RF Frequency Sweep "...
  • Page 577 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Spacing> LINear | LOGarithmic | RAMP LINear With the linear sweep, the step width is a fixed frequency value which is added to the current frequency. The step width for lin- ear sweep is entered in Hz (see [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:...
  • Page 578 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: FREQ:STAR 1GHz sets the start frequency to 1 GHz. FREQ:STOP 5GHz sets the stop frequency to 5 GHz. SWE:SPAC LIN sets linear sweep spacing. SWE:STEP 2 MHz sets the step width for linear sweep spacing to 2 MHz (RF sweep) at the RF output.
  • Page 579 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:TIME <Time> Sets the sweep time for ramp sweep. Parameters: <Time> float Range: 0.01 to 100 Increment: 1E-4 *RST: 0.015 Example: SOUR:FREQ:TIME 10ms sets a sweep time of 10 ms for a ramp sweep.
  • Page 580 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:DWELl <Dwell> Sets the time taken for each level step of the sweep. Tip: It is recommended to switch off the "Display Update" for optimum sweep perform- ance especially with short dwell times (SYSTem:DISPlay:UPDate OFF).
  • Page 581 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:MARKer:AOFF The command switches off all level markers. The command triggers an event and therefore has no query form and no *RST value. Example: SOUR:SWE:POW:MARK:AOFF switches off all level markers. Usage: Event [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:MARKer<ch>:POWer <Power>...
  • Page 582 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Mode> AUTO | MANual | STEP AUTO Each trigger triggers exactly one complete sweep. MANual The trigger system is not active. Each level step of the sweep is triggered individually, either by varying the "Current Level" value using the rotary knob under manual control or by means of a POW:MAN command under remote control.
  • Page 583 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Example: POW:STAR - 30 dBm sets the start frequency to -30 dBm. POW:STOP - 10 dBm sets the stop frequency to -10 dBm. SWE:POW:POIN 20 sets 20 sweep steps. The sweep step width (STEP) is automati- cally set to 1 dB.
  • Page 584 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SOURce Subsystem Parameters: <Shape> SAWTooth | TRIangle SAWTooth One sweep runs from the start level to the stop level. The subse- quent sweep starts at the start level again, i.e. the shape of sweep sequence resembles a sawtooth.

  • Page 585: Status Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A STATus Subsystem If you change the step size, the number of steps changes accordingly. The sweep range remains the same. Parameters: <Logarithmic> float Increment: 0.01 *RST: Example: SWE:POW:STEP 10dB sets the step width for logarithmic sweep spacing to 10 dB of the previous level in each instance (for a level sweep).
  • Page 586 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A STATus Subsystem ................573 :STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition ................573 :STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition ....................574 :STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]? :STATus:OPERation:CONDition <Condition> Sets the content of the CONDition part of the STATus:OPERation register. This part contains information on the action currently being performed in the instrument. The content is not deleted after being read out because it indicates the current hardware status.
  • Page 587 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A STATus Subsystem Example: :STAT:OPER:NTR 0 a transition from 1 to 0 in the condition part of the Status:Opera- tion register does not cause an entry to be made in the EVENt part. :STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <Ptransition>...
  • Page 588 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A STATus Subsystem Parameters: <Enable> string Example: STAT:OPER:ENAB 1 problems when performing an adjustment cause an entry to be made in the sum bit. :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt] <Event> Queries the content of the EVENt part of the STATus:QUEStionable register. This part contains information on the actions performed in the instrument since the last readout.

  • Page 589: System Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem :STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]? Queries the oldest entry in the error queue and then deletes it. Positive error numbers denote device-specific errors, and negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI. If the error queue is empty, 0 ("No error") is returned.
  • Page 590 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem ..............583 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:RESource? ................583 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:BAUD ................584 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PARity ................584 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:SBITs ..............584 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:RESource? ....................584 :SYSTem:IDENtification ..................... 585 :SYSTem:LANGuage ..................585 :SYSTem:PROTect<ch>[:STATe] ......................586 :SYSTem:REBoot ......................586 :SYSTem:RESTart ..................... 586 :SYSTem:SHUTdown ..................586 :SYSTem:STARtup:COMPlete? ....................586...
  • Page 591 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Return values: <All> string "No error", i.e. the error queue is empty positive value Positive error numbers denote device-specific errors negative value Negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI. Example: SYST:ERR:CODE:ALL queries all entries in the error queue.
  • Page 592 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Usage: Query only :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Queries the error/event queue for the oldest item and removes it from the queue. The response consists of an error number and a short description of the error.
  • Page 593 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Example: SYST:DLOC ON locks the display. To unlock the display SYST:DLOC OFF. Manual operation: "User Interface" on page 130 :SYSTem:KLOCk <State> Keyboard LOCk disables the front panel keyboard of the instrument including the LOCAL key, or enables it again (OFF).
  • Page 594 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Parameters: <LTerminator> STANdard | EOI The terminator must be sent together with the line message EOI (End of Line). This setting is recommended for binary block transmissions where a character could coincidentally have the value LF (Line Feed) but is not intended as the terminator.
  • Page 595 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem The host name is a protected parameter, To change it, first disable protection level 1 with command on page 585. :SYSTem:PROTect<ch>[:STATe] Parameters: <Hostname> string Example: SYSTem:PROTect1:STATe OFF,123456 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:HOSTname 'SIGGEN' sets the individual computer name of the R&S SMF.
  • Page 596 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Parameters: <IpAddress> string Range: 0.0.0.0. to ff.ff.ff.ff Example: SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:IPADdress '7.8.9.10' sets the IP address of the instrument. Manual operation: "IP Address" on page 116 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork[:IPADdress]:GATeway <Gateway> Sets the IP address of the default gateway.
  • Page 597 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Return values: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Network Status" on page 115 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:RESTart Restarts the network connection to the instrument, terminates the connection and sets it up again.
  • Page 598 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Return values: <Resource> string Example: SYSTem:COMMunicate:HISLip:RESource? Response: "TCPIP::192.1.2.3::hislip0::INSTR" Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Visa Resource Strings" on page 121 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:USB:RESource? Queries the visa resource string for remote control via the USB interface.
  • Page 599 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PARity <Parity> Sets the parity for the serial remote control interface. Parameters: <Parity> NONE | ODD | EVEN *RST: NONE Example: SYST:COMM:SER:PAR NONE selects parity NONE. Manual operation: "Parity" on page 121 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:SBITs <SBits>...
  • Page 600 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem Example: SYST:IDEN USER selects the user defined identification string. Manual operation: "Mode" on page 122 :SYSTem:LANGuage <Language> Sets the remote control command set. The instrument can also be remote controlled via the command set of several other generators, for example HP generator.
  • Page 601 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem :SYSTem:REBoot Restarts the firmware and the operating system. Usage: Event :SYSTem:RESTart Restarts the firmware. The operating system remains active. Usage: Event :SYSTem:SHUTdown Shuts down the instrument. Usage: Event :SYSTem:STARtup:COMPlete? Queries if the startup of the instrument is completed.
  • Page 602 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem It can be accessed with protection level 1, see :SYSTem:PROTect<ch>[:STATe] on page 585. Parameters: <Year> <year>,<month>,<day> <Month> integer Range: 1 to 12 <Day> integer Range: 1 to 31 Example: SYST:DATE? Response: "2011,05,01"...
  • Page 603 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A SYSTem Subsystem :SYSTem:TIME:ZONE <TimeZone> Sets the time zone. You can query the list of the available time zones with :SYSTem: TIME:ZONE:CATalog?. Parameters: <TimeZone> string Manual operation: "Time Zone" on page 114 :SYSTem:TIME:ZONE:CATalog? Querys the list of available time zones.

  • Page 604: Test Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TEST Subsystem Return values: <OperSystem> string Example: SYSTem:OSYStem? Response: "Linux" Usage: Query only :SYSTem:MMEMory:PATH:USER? Queries the user directory, that means the directory the instrument stores user files on. Return values: <PathUser> string Example: SYSTem:MMEMory:PATH:USER? Response: "/var/user/"'...

  • Page 605: Trigger Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem Improper use can destroy the assembly The respective hardware assembly responds directly to the :TEST:DIRect command; any safety mechanisms are bypassed. The command is intended for servicing purpo- ses and should be used only by the Rohde & Schwarz service personnel.
  • Page 606 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem R&S name SCPI name Command under manual con- trol EXTernal EXTernal "Ext Single" and "Ext Step" mode. Use command :SWEep:FREQ: MODE to select between the two sweep modes. EAUTo "Ext Start/Stop" mode.
  • Page 607 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem Parameters: <Source> AUTO | IMMediate | SINGle | BUS | EXTernal | EAUTo AUTO|IMMediate The trigger is free-running, i.e. the trigger condition is fulfilled continuously. As soon as one sweep is finished, the next sweep is started.
  • Page 608 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem :TRIGger<hw>:LFFSweep Usage: Event Manual operation: " Execute Single Sweep " on page 280 Immediately starts an LF frequency sweep. The command is effective in sweep mode "Single" (LFO:SWE:MODE AUTO in combina- tion with TRIG:LFFS:SOUR SING).
  • Page 609 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem :TRIGger<hw>:LFFSweep:IMMediate Immediately starts an LF frequency sweep. The command is effective in sweep mode "Single" (LFO:SWE:MODE AUTO in combina- tion with TRIG:LFFS:SOUR SING). Usage: Event Manual operation: " Execute Single Sweep "...
  • Page 610 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem Manual operation: " Execute Single Sweep - LF Level Sweep " on page 291 :TRIGger<hw>:PSWeep:SOURce <Source> Sets the trigger source for the RF level sweep. The names of the parameters correspond directly to the various settings under manual control.
  • Page 611 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A TRIGger Subsystem Example: SWE:POW:MODE AUTO selects the triggered sweep mode, i.e. a trigger is required to start the sweep. TRIG:PSW:SOUR SING sets the single trigger mode, i.e. a trigger starts a single sweep. TRIG:PSW starts a single RF level sweep.

  • Page 612: Unit Subsystem

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A UNIT Subsystem Manual operation: " Mode " on page 279 :TRIGger<hw>[:SWEep][:IMMediate] Starts all sweeps which are activated for the respective path. The command starts all sweeps which are activated. The sweep to be executed depends on the respective MODE setting (:SOUR:SWEep:POW|FREQ:MODE and :SOUR:LFO:SWEep[:FREQ]:MODE).
  • Page 613 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMF100A UNIT Subsystem Example: UNIT:ANGL DEG sets DEG as a default unit for all commands which determine angle values. :UNIT:POWer <Power> Defines the default unit for power parameters. This setting affects the GUI, as well as all remote control commands that determine power values.

  • Page 614: Maintenance

    ® Maintenance R&S SMF100A Cleaning 8 Maintenance The instrument does not need periodic maintenance. Only the cleaning of the instru- ment is essential. Follow the instructions in the service manual and the safety instructions when exchanging modules or ordering spares. The order no. for spare parts is included in the service manual.

  • Page 615: Storing And Packing

    ® Maintenance R&S SMF100A Storing and Packing Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids, bases, or other substances. Solvents can damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts, or screens, for example.

  • Page 616: Status Information, Error Messages And Troubleshooting

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Status Information 9 Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting The R&S SMF distinguishes between a variety of different messages such as status messages, error messages, warnings, or information that are displayed in the "Info"...

  • Page 617: Status Information Displayed To The Left Of The Info Line

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Status Information The frequency entered and displayed in the "Frequency" field takes any set frequency offset into consideration, e.g. an offset set for a downstream instrument. This means that with a frequency offset the frequency displayed in the header does not correspond to the frequency at the RF output, but rather to the frequency at the output of the down- stream instrument.

  • Page 618: Status Information Displayed In The Info Line

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Status Information To return to manual control, use the LOCAL key or the command &GTL. The current command must be fully processed before the mode is switched, otherwise the instru- ment switches immediately back to remote control.

  • Page 619: Error Messages

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Error Messages The values of the frequency/level pairs in the selected list are set for the chosen dwell time. AttFixed Attenuator fixed mode is active. The uninterrupted level settings are made in a fixed range without attenuator switching.

  • Page 620: Permanent Messages

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Device-Specific Error Messages 9.2.2 Permanent messages Permanent messages are displayed if an error occurs that impairs further instrument operation, e.g. a hardware fault. The error signaled by a permanent message must be eliminated before correct instrument operation can be ensured.
  • Page 621 ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Device-Specific Error Messages Error Error Description Remedy Code ● Check the selected refer- Extern reference out of External reference is selected but no ence signal source (internal range or disconnected external signal is applied or the signal or external) in the "Setup >...

  • Page 622: Resolving Network Connection Failures

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Resolving Network Connection Failures Error Error Description Remedy Code Cannot open file The selected file can not be opened. Check the path and file name. Cannot write file The file can not be written.

  • Page 623: Obtaining Technical Support

    ® Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting R&S SMF100A Obtaining Technical Support ● Check the network infrastructure. Exchange connecting cables if obvious damage is visible. ● Observe the link status LED on the connected network device. The link status LED is located next to the LAN connector.

  • Page 624: Annex

    ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMF100A GPIB Bus Interface Annex A Hardware Interfaces This section covers hardware related topics, like pin assignment of the GPIB bus inter- face. The remote control interfaces are described in detailes in Chapter 6, "Remote Control Basics",...
  • Page 625 ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMF100A GPIB Bus Interface IFC (Interface Clear): active LOW resets the interfaces of the instruments connec- ted to the default setting. ATN (Attention): active LOW signals the transmission of interface messages, inac- tive HIGH signals the transmission of device messages.

  • Page 626: List Of Commands

    ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A List of Commands :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:MATH<ch>:STATe..............389 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:MATH<ch>:SUBTract..............390 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:MATH<ch>:STATe................390 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:POWer:MATH<ch>:SUBTract................ 390 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:AVERage?................. 387 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:FEED..................388 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:MAXimum?.................388 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:STARt.................389 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:STATe................389 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:GATE<ch>:STOP................. 389 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:MATH<ch>:STATe................391 :CALCulate[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:MATH<ch>:SUBTract................391 :CALibration:LFOutput[:MEASure]?.......................358 :CALibration<hw>:ALL[:MEASure]?.......................356 :CALibration<hw>:FREQuency[:MEASure]?....................356 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel:EXTern:DATA......................357 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel:LOOPgain:STATe....................357 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel:STATe........................358 :CALibration<hw>:LEVel[:MEASure]?......................357 :CALibration<hw>:ROSCillator[:DATA]......................358 :DEVice:PRESet............................354 :DIAGnostic:INFO:OTIMe?..........................
  • Page 627 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:STATe......................371 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO?........................367 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:DAY:STATe..................369 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:DAY?....................368 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:MONTh:STATe..................369 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:MONTh?....................369 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:NUMBer?..................... 370 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:PREFix....................370 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:PREFix:STATe..................370 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:YEAR:STATe..................371 :HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO[:FILE]:YEAR?....................371 :HCOPy:IMAGe:FORMat..........................371 :HCOPy:IMAGe:SIZE.............................372 :HCOPy[:EXECute]............................366 :INITiate<ch>[:POWer]:CONTinuous......................392 :KBOard:LANGuage............................372 :KBOard:LAYout............................372 :MEMory:HFRee?............................380 :MMEMory:CATalog:LENGth?........................377 :MMEMory:CATalog?.............................376 :MMEMory:CDIRectory..........................377 :MMEMory:COPY............................377 :MMEMory:DATA............................378 :MMEMory:DCATalog:LENGth?........................
  • Page 628 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:SPACing[:MODE]................405 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STARt....................406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STEPs..................... 406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:STOP....................406 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:TIMing[:MODE]................407 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:AUTO................. 407 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:AUTO:RESet..............408 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:MAXimum................408 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:FREQuency:YSCale:MINimum................408 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DATA?....................409 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice....................410 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage................. 410 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage:CSV:DPOint............410 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage:CSV:HEADer............411 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage:CSV:ORIentation.............411 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage:CSV[:COLumn]:SEParator........411 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:DEVice:SIZE................... 412 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]................... 413 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:DIRectory............... 413 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:DIRectory:CLEar............413 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:FILE?..............414 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:HCOPy:FILE[:NAME]:AUTO:STATe..............417...
  • Page 629 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:REFerence:DATA:COPY................427 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:REFerence:DATA:POINts?................ 427 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:REFerence:DATA:XVALues...............428 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:REFerence:DATA:YVALues...............428 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:RMODe.......................427 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:SPACing[:MODE]..................431 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:STARt......................431 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:STEPs......................432 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:STOP......................432 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:TEVents......................432 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:AUTO.................... 433 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:AUTO:RESet................. 433 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:MAXimum..................434 :SENSe[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME:YSCale:MINimum..................434 :SENSe<ch>:UNIT[:POWer].......................... 435 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:APERture:DEFault:STATe..................395 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:APERture:TIMe......................396 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:CORRection:SPDevice:STATe................. 396 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:DISPlay:PERManent:PRIority................... 396 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:DISPlay:PERManent:STATe..................397 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:FILTer:LENGth:AUTO?..................... 397 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:FILTer:LENGth[:USER].....................
  • Page 630 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:DTIMe..............429 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:HYSTeresis............430 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:LEVel..............430 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:SLOPe..............430 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:TIME[:SENSor]:TRIGger:SOURce...............431 :SENSe<ch>[:POWer]:ZERO........................435 :SOURce<hw>:PRESet..........................355 :STATus:OPERation:CONDition........................571 :STATus:OPERation:ENABle........................571 :STATus:OPERation:NTRansition......................... 571 :STATus:OPERation:PTRansition......................... 572 :STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]........................571 :STATus:PRESet............................572 :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition....................... 572 :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle........................572 :STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition......................573 :STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition......................573 :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]........................573 :STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]?..........................574 :SYSTem:BIOS:VERSion?..........................588 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:LTERminator....................578...
  • Page 631 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :SYSTem:FPReset............................355 :SYSTem:HCLear............................587 :SYSTem:IDENtification..........................584 :SYSTem:KLOCk............................578 :SYSTem:LANGuage.............................585 :SYSTem:MMEMory:PATH:USER?.......................589 :SYSTem:OSYStem?.............................588 :SYSTem:PRESet............................355 :SYSTem:PROTect<ch>[:STATe]........................585 :SYSTem:REBoot............................586 :SYSTem:RESTart............................586 :SYSTem:SERRor?............................577 :SYSTem:SHUTdown............................ 586 :SYSTem:STARtup:COMPlete?........................586 :SYSTem:TIME..............................587 :SYSTem:TIME:ZONE........................... 588 :SYSTem:TIME:ZONE:CATalog?........................588 :SYSTem:ULOCk............................578 :SYSTem:VERSion?............................588 :SYSTem:WAIT..............................589 :TEST<hw>:DIRect............................590 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:FULLscreen:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]........439 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:GATE:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]........... 439 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:MARKer:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]........440 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]..........441 :TRACe[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:STANdard:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]........442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:COLor......................437...
  • Page 632 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DCYCle?..............440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DURation:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]....442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:DURation?...............440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:PERiod:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe].....442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:PERiod?..............440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:SEParation:DISPlay:ANNotation[:STATe]....442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:SEParation?............440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:PULSe:STATe?..............440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:DURation:DISPlay: ANNotation[:STATe]..........................442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:DURation?........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OCCurrence:DISPlay: ANNotation[:STATe]..........................442 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OCCurrence?........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OVERshoot:DISPlay: ANNotation[:STATe]..........................443 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:NEGative:OVERshoot?........440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:DURation:DISPlay: ANNotation[:STATe]..........................443 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:DURation?......... 440 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OCCurrence:DISPlay: ANNotation[:STATe]..........................443 :TRACe<ch>[:POWer]:SWEep:MEASurement:TRANsition:POSitive:OCCurrence?........
  • Page 633 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:DWELl.................... 492 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:EXECute..................492 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:LFSource..................492 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MARKer:ACTive................493 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MARKer:AOFF................493 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MODE.................... 494 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:POINts....................494 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:RETRace..................495 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:RUNNing?..................495 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:SHAPe................... 495 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:SOURce..................497 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:SPACing..................496 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:STEP[:LINear]................496 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:LFSource................. 484 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:ACTive...............484 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AMPLitude..............484 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AOFF.................485 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FREQuency............485 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FSTate...............485 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:VSTate.............. 486 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:MANual......................501 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:MODE......................502 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:STARt......................502 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:VOLTage:STOP......................503 [:SOURce]:LFOutput<ch>:BANDwidth......................
  • Page 634 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:STATe........................450 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:GATE:POLarity.................451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:IMPedance................451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:LEVel..................451 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:EXTernal:SLOPe..................452 [:SOURce<hw>]:CHIRp:TRIGger:MODE.......................452 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA:FREQuency................454 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA:FREQuency:POINts?............... 454 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA:POWer..................455 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA:POWer:POINts?............... 455 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET:DATA[:SENSor<ch>][:POWer]:SONCe..........455 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:CSET[:SELect]....................460 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:CATalog?............... 456 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:EXTension..............457 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:SELect................457 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:COLumn............457 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:DECimal............458 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:EXECute................... 458 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:MODE..................459 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:DEXChange:SELect..................459 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:MEASure....................... 460 [:SOURce<hw>]:CORRection:PMETer:TYPE....................
  • Page 635 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:STOP......................474 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed].....................469 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]:RCL.....................470 [:SOURce<hw>]:INPut:MODext:COUPling<ch>....................476 [:SOURce<hw>]:INPut:MODext:IMPedance<ch>..................476 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:MANual...................480 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:MODE.....................480 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STARt.....................481 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:FREQuency:STOP....................482 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MARKer<ch>:VOLTage............493 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep:VOLTage:MARKer<ch>:VSTate............493 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:DWELl................483 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:EXECute................. 483 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MODE................486 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:POINts................487 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RETRace.................488 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RUNNing?............... 489 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:SHAPe................489 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:SPACing................489 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:STEP:LOGarithmic............491 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput:SWEep[:FREQuency]:STEP[:LINear]..............490 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe......................497 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:DCYCle................498 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:PERiod................498 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:PULSe:WIDTh................498 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:FALL................499 [:SOURce<hw>]:LFOutput<ch>:SHAPe:TRAPeze:HIGH................499...
  • Page 636 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:MODE.........................513 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:POWer........................513 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:POWer:POINts?......................514 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:RESet......................... 514 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:SELect........................515 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:TRIGger:EXECute......................515 [:SOURce<hw>]:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce...................... 515 [:SOURce<hw>]:MODulation[:ALL][:STATe]....................516 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:BANDwidth|BWIDth....................517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:BWIDth:STATe......................517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:DISTribution......................517 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel:RELative?..................... 518 [:SOURce<hw>]:NOISe:LEVel[:ABSolute]?....................518 [:SOURce<hw>]:PGENerator:OUTPut:POLarity................... 518 [:SOURce<hw>]:PGENerator:OUTPut[:STATe].................... 519 [:SOURce<hw>]:PHASe..........................519 [:SOURce<hw>]:PHASe:REFerence......................520 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM:MODE...........................521 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM:RATio..........................521 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM<ch>:SOURce....................... 522 [:SOURce<hw>]:PM<ch>:STATe........................522 [:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ALC:PMETer:TYPE....................523...
  • Page 637 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:MODE........................538 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:OUTPut:VIDeo:POLarity..................538 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:PERiod........................539 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:POLarity........................539 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:SOURce........................540 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:STATe........................540 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:SYNC........................540 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:CATalog?...................... 541 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DELete......................541 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:CATalog?..............547 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:EXTension..............547 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:SELect................548 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:COLumn............548 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:AFILe:SEParator:DECimal............549 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:EXECute.................. 549 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:MODE..................550 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:DEXChange:SELect..................550 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:OFFTime.......................542 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:OFFTime:POINts?..................542 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:ONTime......................543 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:ONTime:POINts?..................543 [:SOURce<hw>]:PULM:TRAin:REPetition.....................
  • Page 638 ® List of Commands R&S SMF100A [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:AOFF................558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer:XFER................559 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FREQuency.............. 558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:FSTate..............558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MARKer<ch>:PSTate..............558 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:MODE..................... 559 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:POINts.....................560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RETRace..................560 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:RUNNing?..................561 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:SHAPe.................... 561 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:SPACing..................561 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:STEP:LOGarithmic................563 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:STEP[:LINear]................. 562 [:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep[:FREQuency]:TIME....................564 *CLS................................350 *ESE................................350 *ESR?................................350 *IDN?................................351 *IST?................................351 *OPC................................351 *OPT?................................351 *PRE................................352 *PSC................................

  • Page 639: Index

    ® Index R&S SMF100A Index Symbols All trigger events Power analysis ............220 *OPC ................338 *OPC? ................338 Source ..............257 *RST ................347 AM Depth ................ 258 *WAI ................338 AM Sensitivity ..............258 /var directory ..............373 AM State .................
  • Page 640 ® Index R&S SMF100A Bandwidth Commands ..............308 Chirp modulation ............272 Brackets ..............334 Bandwidth - Noise ............277 Colon ................ 334 Bandwidth – External Inputs ........255, 479 Comma ..............334 Baudrate Command line structure ..........335 RS232 interface ............121 Common ..............
  • Page 641 ® Index R&S SMF100A USB ................23 Define reference USB type A ..............25 Trace power analysis ..........215 USB type B ..............25 Delay USER 1 ............... 26 Double pulse ............. 297 USER 2 ............... 26 Pulse generator ............296 USER 3 ...............
  • Page 642 ® Index R&S SMF100A Edit User Correction Data ..........246 Execute Single Sweep Level Sweep ............. 188 Electronic frequency control ........159 LF Level Sweep ............492 Reference oscillator ..........159 LF Sweep ..............291 EFC (Electronic Frequency Control) ....... 155 Execute Single Sweep - LF Sweep .........
  • Page 643 ® Index R&S SMF100A Frequency ............... 180 GPIB ................121 Annotation (setup security) ........130 bus address .............. 120 LF generator ......258, 261, 264, 275, 287 Characteristics ............312 List Mode ..............174 interface messages ........... 313 Multiplier ..............152 Remote control interface ...........
  • Page 644 ® Index R&S SMF100A Interface VISA ................309 functions (GPIB bus) ..........610 VXI protocol .............. 310 Interface Clear ..............609 LAN connection Interface messages ..........307, 311 Not working ..............38 Interfaces LAN interface GPIB ................. 312 Avahi ................. 129 USB ................
  • Page 645 ® Index R&S SMF100A Pulse Width ............... 276 Marker indication Trapezoid Fall ............277 Power analysis ............207 Trapezoid High ............277 Marker Polarity ..........118, 170, 191 Trapezoid Period ............276 Marker view Trapezoid Rise ............277 Power analysis ............222 Triangle Period ............
  • Page 646 ® Index R&S SMF100A Modulation depth - AM ............ 258 use peak power ............530 Modulation deviation use SParameter ..........202, 206 FM ................260 NRP-Z power viewer ɸM ................264 use SParameter ..........202, 206 Modulation deviation - Chirp ........... 272 NTRansition ..............
  • Page 647 ® Index R&S SMF100A Parameters Type ................198 Block data ..............334 Unit ................198 Boolean ..............333 Use default aperture time ......... 202 Numeric values ............332 zero ..............199, 205 SCPI ................. 331 Power-On Count ............. 104 Special numeric values ..........332 Power-On Counter ............
  • Page 648 ® Index R&S SMF100A Pulse modulation .............267 Reference Voltage - External Level Control ....195 repetition frequency ..........296 Registers ................. 340 Source ..............268 Release notes ..............14 State ................. 268 REM-LLO ................ 603 Trigger mode ............297 Remote Pulse output state Bluetooth ..............
  • Page 649 ® Index R&S SMF100A Amplitude Marker ............170 Save options Frequency ..............169 Power analysis ............242 Polarity ..............564 Save to Ref RF frequency sweep Trace power analysis ..........215 Retrace ..............166 Scan State – Amplitude Modulation ........ 258 RF frequency vs.
  • Page 650 ® Index R&S SMF100A Serial interface Source RS232 ............... 120 AM ................257 Serial numbers ..............104 External Level Control ........194, 524 Service manual ..............13 FM ................260 Service request (SRQ) ..........343, 345 Level Sweep Trigger ..........185 Service request enable register (SRE) ......
  • Page 651 ® Index R&S SMF100A Status information ............601 Sweep Status Information ............107 LF start frequency ............. 292 status messages LF stop frequency ............. 292 FREQ OFFSET ............601 Retrace (LF frequency) ..........283 MOD OFF ..............601 Retrace (LF level) ............. 293 RF OFF ..............
  • Page 652 ® Index R&S SMF100A Trace Value Update sensor ..............107 Average Power ............440 Distal Power .............. 440 Adapter TS-USB1 ............. 120 Duty Cycle ..............440 Interfaces ..............311 Fall Time ..............440 Remote control interface ........... 306 Mesial Power ............440 USB Storage - Setup ............
  • Page 653 ® Index R&S SMF100A Wait Remote ..............354 Wait Time ................ 118 Warnings ..............77, 604 Web Control LXI ................53 White papers ..............14 White space ..............334 Width Double pulse ............. 296 Pulse generator ............296 Workgroup Network settings ............115 Write nonvolatile memory Setup ................

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