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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMB100B RF Signal Generator Getting Started (>F:]2) 1422104502...
  • Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SMB100B, stock no. 1400.1000.02 and its options. © 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Instrucciones de seguridad Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury or instrument damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing. ●...
  • Page 4 Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern. ● Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen. ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S SMB100B Contents 1 Preface..................7 1.1 Key Features..................7 1.2 For Your Safety..................7 2 Documentation Overview............9 2.1 Getting Started Manual.................9 2.2 User Manuals and Help................ 9 2.3 Service Manual..................9 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures............10 2.5 Basic Safety Instructions..............10 2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures...............
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S SMB100B 4 Instrument Tour..............24 4.1 Front Panel Tour..................24 4.1.1 Touchscreen..................25 4.1.2 Utility Keys.................... 26 4.1.3 On/Standby................... 26 4.1.4 Function Keys..................27 4.1.5 Keypad....................27 4.1.6 Navigation Controls................27 4.1.6.1 Rotary Knob..................28 4.1.6.2 Editing Keys..................28 4.1.6.3 Navigation Keys..................28 4.1.7 Display Keys..................
  • Page 7 ® Contents R&S SMB100B 6.3.4 Additional Display Characteristics............48 6.4 Accessing the Functionality.............. 49 6.5 Entering Data..................50 6.5.1 Entering Numeric Parameters...............51 6.5.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters............52 6.5.3 Undo and Redo Actions................ 52 6.6 Getting Information and Help............52 6.7 Remote Control................... 54 6.8 Remote Operation over VNC..............55...
  • Page 8 ® Contents R&S SMB100B Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Use the R&S SMB100B only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet. The product documentation helps you to use the R&S SMB100B safely and effi- ciently. Keep the product documentation in a safe place and pass it on to the sub- sequent users.
  • Page 10 ● In the "Basic Safety Instructions", safety issues are grouped according to sub- jects. For example, one subject is electrical safety. The "Basic Safety Instruc- tions" are delivered with the R&S SMB100B in different languages in print. ● Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to take care during setup or operation.

  • Page 11: Documentation Overview

    Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S SMB100B and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and gen- eral information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

  • Page 12: Instrument Security Procedures

    Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde- schwarz.com). Instrument Security Procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMB100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet. Basic Safety Instructions Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa- tion.

  • Page 13: Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, Etc

    ® Documentation Overview R&S SMB100B Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics. www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smb100b Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 14: Preparing For Use

    Putting into Operation This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S SMB100B for the first time. Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument.

  • Page 15: Emi Suppression

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMB100B Putting into Operation Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the instrument and the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports.

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument

    ● Getting Started printed manual 3.1.4 Placing or Mounting the Instrument The R&S SMB100B is designed for use under laboratory conditions, either on a bench top or in a rack using the standard rackmount kit. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...
  • Page 17 Putting into Operation Bench top operation If the R&S SMB100B is operated on a bench top, the surface must be flat. The instrument can be used in horizontal position, standing on its feet, or with the sup- port feet on the bottom extended.
  • Page 18 ● If the instruments have foldable feet, fold them in completely. Mounting in a rack The R&S SMB100B 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting Ac Power

    3.1.5 Connecting AC Power The R&S SMB100B is equipped with an AC power supply connector, that can be operated with different AC power voltages. Once it is connected, the instrument automatically adjusts to the given voltage. Refer to the data sheet for the require- ments of voltage and frequency.
  • Page 20 Preparing for Use R&S SMB100B Putting into Operation 2. Turn on the main AC power switch at the rear panel of the R&S SMB100B (position "I" (on)). The instrument is supplied with AC power. Warm-up time for OCXO When the instrument is switched on, the OCXO requires an extended warm-up time (see data sheet).

  • Page 21: Functional Check

    The current setup is saved, the operating system shuts down and sets the instrument to standby state. The [On/Standby] LED must be orange. 2. Turn off the main AC power switch at the rear panel of the R&S SMB100B (position "0" (off)). The instrument is no longer supplied with AC power.

  • Page 22: Checking The Supplied Options And Licenses

    For an overview of the available options, refer to the data sheet. Connecting USB Devices The USB interfaces of the R&S SMB100B allow you to connect USB devices, including USB hubs directly to the instrument. Due to the large number of availa- ble USB devices, there is almost no limit to the expansions that are possible with the R&S SMB100B.

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Network (Lan) Connection

    A mouse is detected automatically when it is connected. Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection The R&S SMB100B is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). Provided the appropriate rights have...
  • Page 24 If the IP address is not assigned automatically, see "Assigning the IP Address" in the R&S SMB100B user manual, for information on how to assign the address manually. To set up a network (LAN) connection...
  • Page 25 If the network connection to the instrument fails, check the network infra- structure and contact your network administrator. For details, see section "Troubleshooting and Error Messages" in the R&S SMB100B user manual. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 26: Instrument Tour

    Tour", on page 31 This section explains the control elements and the connectors of the R&S SMB100B with the aid of the front and rear views. For specifications of the interfaces, refer to the data sheet. Front Panel Tour This section provides an overview of the control elements at the front panel of the R&S SMB100B.

  • Page 27: Touchscreen

    ® Instrument Tour R&S SMB100B Front Panel Tour 4.1.1 Touchscreen The screen at the front panel is the graphical user interface. It shows the settings dialogs and parameters, and the current configuration at a glance, see Chap- ter 6.3, "Understanding the Display Information",...

  • Page 28: Utility Keys

    For instructions on cleaning the screen, see the Maintenance chapter in the R&S SMB100B user manual. 4.1.2 Utility Keys The utility keys set the R&S SMB100B to a defined state, and provide access to basic settings and information on assistance. Table 4-1: Utility keys Utility Key...

  • Page 29: Function Keys

    ® Instrument Tour R&S SMB100B Front Panel Tour tor OCXO active. In this state, it is safe to switch off the AC power and discon- nect the instrument from the power supply. 4.1.4 Function Keys Function keys provide access to the most common generator settings and func- tions.

  • Page 30: Rotary Knob

    ® Instrument Tour R&S SMB100B Front Panel Tour 4.1.6.1 Rotary Knob The rotary knob has several functions: ● Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counterclockwise direction) the instrument parameter at a defined step size in the case of a numeric entry.

  • Page 31: Display Keys

    ® Instrument Tour R&S SMB100B Front Panel Tour Table 4-5: Navigation keys Type of key Description [Up/Down] Key The [Up] and the [Down] key does the following: ● In a numeric edit dialog box, increase or decrease the instru- ment parameter.

  • Page 32: Rf 50 Ω

    The application notes are available on the Internet and provide additional information on care and handling of RF connectors. Rohde & Schwarz offers appropriate torque wrenches for various connec- tors. For ordering information, see the R&S SMB100B data sheet or product brochure. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 33: Rear Panel Tour

    This section provides an overview of the connectors at the rear panel of the instrument. For technical data of the connectors, refer to the data sheet. Figure 4-3: Rear panel view R&S SMB100B RF Signal Generator 1 = IEC 625/IEEE 488 connector...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3.2, "Connecting USB Devices", on page 20. The LAN interface can be used to connect the R&S SMB100B to a local network for remote control, remote operation, and data transfer. AC supply and power switch The AC power supply connector and the main power switch are located in a unit on the rear panel of the instrument.
  • Page 35 ® Instrument Tour R&S SMB100B Rear Panel Tour Mod. Ext. Input for an external analog modulation signal. Pulse Video Output of the internal pulse generator signal or the looped through pulse signal from Pulse Ext. connector (video signal). Pulse Ext.

  • Page 36: Trying Out The Instrument

    We start to generate a simple unmodulated signal. In this example, the R&S SMB100B can be in its minimal configuration. 1. On the R&S SMB100B front panel, press the [Preset] key to set a defined ini- tial instrument state. 2. Set the frequency: a) In the "Status Bar", tap the "Frequency"...
  • Page 37 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Generating an Unmodulated Carrier The on-screen key pad closes and the frequency value is displayed. 3. To set the signal level, tap the "Level" field and enter the level in the same way.
  • Page 38 R&S SMB100B Generating an Unmodulated Carrier The blue colored "RF On" icon indicates that the RF output is activated. The R&S SMB100B provides the 6 GHz signal at the RF connector at the front panel. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...
  • Page 39 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Generating an Unmodulated Carrier Figure 5-1: Generating an unmodulated signal Alternative ways to access the instrument functions To fulfill the same task, you can also use the front panel keys or the setting parameters provided in the frequency and level dialogs.

  • Page 40: Generating An Rf Frequency Sweep Signal

    Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Generating an RF Frequency Sweep Signal Connect RF of the R&S SMB100B to a signal analyzer, for example ® R&S FSW, to display the generated signal. For the required settings of the signal analyzer, refer to its user manual or its online help.
  • Page 41 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Generating an RF Frequency Sweep Signal a) Select "Mode > Auto" to run the sweep continuously. b) Select "Shape > Sawtooth" to set the waveform shape of the sweep signal. c) Select "Spacing > Linear", to determine the calculation method for the fre- quency shift of a step.

  • Page 42: Saving And Recalling Settings

    7. Close the sweep dialog. (Alternatively, tap the "Home" button to minimize the dialog. The R&S SMB100B indicates the "Sweep" dialog as active dialog in the task bar.) 8. To activate the RF signal output, select "Level" > "RF On".
  • Page 43 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Saving and Recalling Settings 2. In the "Setup" menu, select "Settings > Save/Recall". 3. In the "Save/Recall" dialog, select "Operation Mode > Save". 4. Tap the "Filename", use the on-screen keyboard, and enter MyTestSignal.
  • Page 44 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Saving and Recalling Settings Navigate to the directory the file is saved in and select the MyTestSignal file. 5. Tap the "Recall" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display resembles Chapter 5.2, "Generating an RF Frequency Sweep...
  • Page 45 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMB100B Saving and Recalling Settings ● All changed parameters are highlighted. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 46: Instrument Control

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument Instrument Control This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S SMB100B. It covers the following topics: ● Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument............44 ● Means of Manual Interaction................45...

  • Page 47: Means Of Manual Interaction

    Understanding the Display Information The home screen of the R&S SMB100B displays all main settings and generator states, divided into three main operation areas. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 48: Status Bar

    The status bar at the top of the screen indicates the RF frequency and the level of the output signal provided to the DUT. You can set both parameters directly here. 6.3.2 Tile Diagram The tile diagram is the main entry to the settings of the R&S SMB100B. Getting Started 1422.1045.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 49: Taskbar

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Understanding the Display Information Tile Access to: ● "Modulation" Analog and stereo , and pulse modulation settings ● Built in LF generator ● "System Config" "Save/Recall": settings for saving and loading instrument configura- tions ●...

  • Page 50: Additional Display Characteristics

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Understanding the Display Information Active dialogs Indicates the dialog name of each active dialog in a separate button. "Info" key Provides access to status and error messages. Note: The warning symbol signifies a permanent error message.

  • Page 51: Accessing The Functionality

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Accessing the Functionality Within the entire screen display, including single parameters, you can access context-sensitive menus that provide some additional functions. Accessing the Functionality All functionalities are provided in dialog boxes as known from computer pro- grams.

  • Page 52: Entering Data

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Entering Data To open a dialog box ► Perform one of the following actions: ● Tap the required tile, and then the menu entry. ● Tap the minimized view (button) on the taskbar. Some of the utility keys access a dedicated dialog, too.

  • Page 53: Entering Numeric Parameters

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Entering Data 3. Deletes the entry to the left of the cursor. 4. Enter your correction. Completing the entry ► Press the [Enter] key or the rotary knob. Aborting the entry ► Press the [Esc] key.

  • Page 54: Entering Alphanumeric Parameters

    ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Getting Information and Help 6.5.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters If a field requires alphanumeric input, you can use the on-screen keyboard to enter letters and (special) characters. 6.5.3 Undo and Redo Actions Accessed via the context-sensitive menus, "Undo" allows you to restore one or more actions on the instrument.
  • Page 55 ® Instrument Control R&S SMB100B Getting Information and Help Contents of the help dialog box The help dialog box covers two main areas: ● "Contents" - contains a table of help contents ● "Topic" - contains a specific help topic The help system also provides an "Index"...

  • Page 56: Remote Control

    The corresponding help topic is displayed. Remote Control In addition to working with the R&S SMB100B interactively, located directly at the instrument, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. The R&S SMB100B supports various methods for remote control: ●...

  • Page 57: Remote Operation Over Vnc

    Thus, remote operation of the instrument is possible. Instrument control from a remote computer To access the basic utility functions of the R&S SMB100B, perform a right mouse click on the block diagram and select "Key Emulation".

  • Page 58: Index

    ® Index R&S SMB100B Index Tab labels ..........48 Taskbar ..........47 AC supply ..........17 Tile diagram ........46 Active elements ........48 Documentation overview ......9 Alphanumeric parameters ....... 52 Application cards ........11 Application notes ........11 Electrostatic discharge ......13 Auto-negotiation EMI suppression ........13...
  • Page 59 ® Index R&S SMB100B Enter ........... 28 Esc ............28 On-screen keyboard ........ 52 Freq ............ 27 On-screen keypad ........48 Help ............ 26 Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ..10 Home ..........29 Operation Left ............28 Manual ..........45 Level ...........
  • Page 60 ® Index R&S SMB100B Text entry ..........50 Tile diagram Display ..........46 Tooltips Show ........... 52 Touchscreen ..........25 Compared with mouse ......45 Usage ..........45 Turn on ............ 17 User manual ..........9 Utility keys Details - see user manual ....26 Overview ..........

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