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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. ●...
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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. ●...
® Contents R&S SMBV100B 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..................10 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures............10 2.5 Basic Safety Instructions..............10 2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures...............
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® Contents R&S SMBV100B 3.3.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network..........25 4 Instrument Tour..............27 4.1 Front Panel Tour..................27 4.1.1 Touchscreen..................28 4.1.2 Keys...................... 29 4.1.2.1 Utility Keys.................... 29 4.1.2.2 On/Standby................... 30 4.1.2.3 Function Keys..................30 4.1.2.4 Keypad....................31 4.1.2.5 Editing Keys..................31 4.1.2.6 Navigation Controls................32...
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6.7 I/Q Modulator ("I/Q Mod" Block)............68 6.8 Analog I/Q Output ("I/Q Analog" Block)..........69 6.9 RF and Analog Modulations ("RF" Block)........69 6.10 Applications Examples of the R&S SMBV100B....... 69 7 Instrument Control.............. 71 7.1 Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument........71 7.2 Means of Manual Interaction..............72...
Use the R&S SMBV100B 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 SMBV100B safely and effi- ciently. Keep the product documentation in a safe place and pass it on to the sub- sequent users.
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● 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 SMBV100B in different languages in print. ● Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to take care during setup or operation.
Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S SMBV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde- schwarz.com). Instrument Security Procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMBV100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet. Basic Safety Instructions Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa- tion.
® Documentation Overview R&S SMBV100B Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg- ment (OSA) The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
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® Documentation Overview R&S SMBV100B Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. Getting Started 1423.1049.02 ─ 02...
Putting into Operation This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S SMBV100B 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.
® Preparing for Use R&S SMBV100B 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.
Note the EMC classification in the data sheet. 3.1.2 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Unpack the R&S SMBV100B carefully and check the contents of the package. ● Check if all items listed on the delivery note, including this getting started manual, are included in the delivery.
Bench top operation If the R&S SMBV100B 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.
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® Preparing for Use R&S SMBV100B Putting into Operation Risk of injury if feet are folded out The feet can fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted. Collapsing feet can cause injury or damage the instrument.
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● If the instruments have foldable feet, fold them in completely. Mounting in a rack The R&S SMBV100B 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.
3.1.5 Connecting AC Power The R&S SMBV100B is equipped with an AC power supply connector, that can be operated with different AC power voltages. Once it is connected, the instru- ment automatically adjusts to the given voltage. Refer to the data sheet for the requirements of voltage and frequency.
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Preparing for Use R&S SMBV100B Putting into Operation 2. Turn on the main AC power switch at the rear panel of the R&S SMBV100B (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).
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 SMBV100B (position "0" (off)). The instrument is no longer supplied with AC power.
The R&S SMBV100B offers a four-stage preset concept: ● Preset of one individual parameter The selective preset on a parameter basis is triggered over the "Preset this...
For an overview of the available options, refer to the data sheet. Connecting USB Devices The USB interfaces of the R&S SMBV100B 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 SMBV100B.
A mouse is detected automatically when it is connected. Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection The R&S SMBV100B is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). Provided the appropriate rights have...
If the IP address is not assigned automatically, see "Assigning the IP Address" in the R&S SMBV100B user manual, for information on how to assign the address manually. To set up a network (LAN) connection...
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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 SMBV100B user manual. Getting Started 1423.1049.02 ─ 02...
● Rear Panel Tour This section explains the control elements and the connectors of the R&S SMBV100B 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 and connectors on the front panel of the R&S SMBV100B.
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Front Panel Tour 8 = Sensor connector, see Chapter 4.1.3, "Connectors", on page 33 9 = User x input/output connectors, see Chapter 4.1.3, "Connectors", on page 33 10 = RF output connectors, see Chapter 4.1.3, "Connectors",...
4.1.2 Keys 4.1.2.1 Utility Keys The utility keys cause the R&S SMBV100B to return to a defined instrument state and provide information on the instrument and assistance. For more information, refer to chapter "General Instrument Functions" in the user manual.
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Front Panel Tour Table 4-1: Utility keys Utility Key Assigned functions [Preset] Sets the instrument to a defined state [Save/Rcl] Saves and loads instrument setting Accesses the file manager [Local] Switches from remote control to local (manual) control...
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Front Panel Tour Function key Assigned functions [Mod on/off] Switches the modulations on and off. Press the key again to restore the last active status. Status is displayed in the "Status bar". [★ (User)] Key with a customizable function.
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Front Panel Tour Table 4-4: Editing keys Type of key Description [Esc] key Closes all kinds of dialog boxes, if the edit mode is not active. Quits the edit mode, if the edit mode is active. In dialog boxes that contain a "Cancel"...
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B 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.
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Sensor Connector for R&S NRP sensors. A power sensor is connected to the R&S SMBV100B by inserting the male con- nector. To disconnect, pull the connector by its sleeve. You cannot disconnect the sensor simply by pulling at the cable or the rear part of the connector.
RF connectors. Rohde & Schwarz offers appropriate torque wrenches for various connectors. For ordering information, see the R&S SMBV100B data sheet or product brochure. Rear Panel Tour This section provides an overview of the connectors on the rear panel of the instrument.
® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Rear Panel Tour = IEC 625/IEEE 488 connector = Non-Volatile Memory 17, 19 = USB/USB In connectors = LAN connector = AC power supply connection and main power switch 4.2.1 Connectors User x Multipurpose connectors. The input/output signal has to be defined.
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® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Rear Panel Tour The interface is a QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) module. It sup- ports max. bandwidth of up to 50 Gsample/s with optical active cables. NOTICE! Risk of damaging the HS DIG I/Q interface.
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® Instrument Tour R&S SMBV100B Rear Panel Tour Output for internal LF generator signal. See also data sheet and user manual, section "Analog Modulation". Mod Ext Input for external analog modulation signals. Pulse Video Output of the internal pulse generator signal or the looped through pulse signal from Pulse Ext connector (video signal).
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Chapter 3.2, "Connecting USB Devices", on page 23. The LAN interface can be used to connect the R&S SMBV100B 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.
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This chapter introduces the most important functions and settings of the R&S SMBV100B step by step. The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in the R&S SMBV100B user manual. Basic instrument opera- tion is described in Chapter 7, "Instrument...
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Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Generating an Unmodulated Carrier 1. On the R&S SMBV100B front panel, press the Preset key to start out in a defined instrument configuration. 2. Set the frequency: a) On the "Status Bar", tap the "Frequency" field.
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Figure 5-1: Block diagram: Generating an unmodulated signal The 1.95 GHz signal is output at the RF connector at the front panel of the R&S SMBV100B. Connect RF of the R&S SMBV100B to a signal analyzer, for example ® R&S FSW, to display the generated signal.
This example shows you how to generate a simple WCDMA-3GPP (QPSK 45° offset) signal with the help of the "Custom Digital Modulation" functionality. The minimum requirement for R&S SMBV100B in this example is a base unit equipped with: ● Option custom digital modulation R&S SMBVB-K520 ●...
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Generating a Digitally Modulated Signal 4. Select the "Modulation" tab and observe the used "Modulation Type". Figure 5-3: Display of the used modulation type The instrument activates automatically "I/Q Mod", uses the internal trigger and clock signals, and generates a WCDMA-3GPP signal, modulated with a QPSK 45°...
Triggering the Instrument with an External Sig- The example configurations are rather theoretical cases, because you rarely use the R&S SMBV100B as a standalone instrument. Usually, the instrument would be connected to a device under test (DUT) and/or other measurement equipment.
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51 To verify the current connector configuration The R&S SMBV100B is equipped with multipurpose bi-directional User connec- tors. Because the signal direction, input or output, and the signal mapping are configurable, we recommend that you check the current configuration before cabling or further instrument's configurations.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Triggering the Instrument with an External Signal The instrument uses its internal trigger and clock signals, and the default map- ping of the marker signals to the connectors. 2. To access the related connector settings, perform one of the following: ●...
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Triggering the Instrument with an External Signal Figure 5-5: Signal mapping to the global connectors The "Global Connectors" dialog displays the current connectors configuration. The settings are configurable, but in this example we use the default mapping.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Triggering the Instrument with an External Signal 2. Select the following settings: a) "Mode > Armed Auto" b) "Source > External Global Trigger". 3. Select "Global Connector Settings > Routing". 4. For "User 2", select "Direction > Input" and "Signal > Global Trigger".
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Instead of using an external trigger source, the DUT can also send, for example, a frame trigger signal to the R&S SMBV100B. The R&S SMBV100B acts still as the signal source. Getting Started 1423.1049.02 ─ 02...
User 1 connector of the R&S SMBV100B (see Figure 5-5). 3. Use a suitable cable to connect the User 1 connector of the R&S SMBV100B ® to the monitoring instrument, for example oscilloscope like R&S RTO. See Figure 5-7.
It is often useful to check the spectra of the configured signals, before you enable the RF output of the instrument. The R&S SMBV100B provides a build-in function to represent the generated sig- nal on a graphical signal display. We demonstrate this feature by showing the characteristics at one particular point of the signal processing chain.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Verifying the Generated Signal with the Graphics Display a) Select "Taskbar > System Configuration > Graphics" b) On the "Taskbar", tap the wave icon. The "Graphics Configuration" dialog opens. To visualize the signal 1.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Verifying the Generated Signal with the Graphics Display A new thumbnail (minimized view) indicating the active diagram appears in the "Taskbar". 4. Press the thumbnail graphic. The graphic enlarges and the diagram is displayed in a normal size.
® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Saving and Recalling Settings Saving and Recalling Settings To restore the results of our measurements later, we save the instrument settings to a file. To save the instrument settings to a file We assume, a test configuration as described in Chapter 5.4, "Enabling and Con-...
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Saving and Recalling Settings 3. Tap the "Save" button. The file MyTestSignal.savrcltxt is saved in the default directory /var/ user. To load saved instrument settings You can restore the settings to the instrument at any time using the settings file.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Saving and Recalling Settings 4. Tap the "Recall" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display resembles the instrument display right before the settings were saved. How to display all parameters with values different to their preset val-...
● All changed parameters are highlighted. Generating an EUTRA/LTE Signal The main application field of the R&S SMBV100B is the generation of digital sig- nals in accordance with several telecommunication and wireless standards, like WCDMA, EUTRA/LTE or WLAN, to name a few. This example uses the digital standard EUTRA/LTE to introduce the way you can access and interact with the instrument and experience the advantages provided by the additional options.
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We use one of the provided EUTRA test models (E-TM) to show how to generate a test signal upon a quick selection. 1. On the R&S SMBV100B front panel, press the Preset key to start out in a defined instrument configuration.
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Generating an EUTRA/LTE Signal As in the user interfaces of all digital standards, the "EUTRA/LTE" dialog is divided into several tabs. The "General" tab comprises the primary settings of the standard, the functions for storing and recalling settings and provides access to further functions and dialogs, like the "Filter"...
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® Trying Out the Instrument R&S SMBV100B Generating an EUTRA/LTE Signal The dialog closes automatically and the user interface confirms the name of the selected file. 5. In the "EUTRA/LTE > General" tab, select "State > On". Close the dialog.
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With these first steps, you have gained an impression of the provided func- tionality. For a comprehensive description of the full range of capabilities, refer to the user manual "EUTRA/LTE Digital Standard for R&S SMBV100B". Getting Started 1423.1049.02 ─ 02...
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Signal Flow at a Glance System Overview This section helps you to get familiar with the R&S SMBV100B. It provides an introduction to the general concept of the instrument. This section also introduces the main blocks in the signal generation flow.
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The information assumes R&S SMBV100B base unit. For exact information on the available options, and on the minimum requirements and the interdependencies between the provided options, refer to the R&S SMBV100B data sheet.
The "BB Input" block is the access point to the settings of the digital interfaces. The R&S SMBV100B is able to receive and process digital baseband signals. The digital baseband input can be used together with other Rohde & Schwarz instruments, like signal generators.
® System Overview R&S SMBV100B I/Q Modulator ("I/Q Mod" Block) nal digital signals cannot be used simultaneously. The two blocks "Baseband" and "BB Input" deactivate each other. The "BB Input" block is the access point to the settings of: ● The external digital I/Q signals The external digital I/Q signals are further processed in the baseband section ●...
● Generation of digitally modulated signal The main field of application of the R&S SMBV100B is the generation of digi- tally modulated signals. The R&S SMBV100B generates a digitally modulated signal in several ways: using the internal baseband generator, using the exter- nally applied digital baseband signals or in an analog wideband I/Q operation.
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® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument Instrument Control This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S SMBV100B. It covers the following topics: ● Possible Ways to Operate the Instrument............71 ● Means of Manual Interaction................72...
SMBV100B Means of Manual Interaction Means of Manual Interaction For the manual interaction with the R&S SMBV100B, you have several methods that you can use as an alternative to perform a task: ● Touchscreen: Touchscreen operation is the most direct way to interact. Almost all control elements and actions on the screen are based on the standard operating sys- tem concept.
SMBV100B Understanding the Display Information Understanding the Display Information The block diagram of the R&S SMBV100B displays all main settings and genera- tor states, divided into three main operation areas. Figure 7-1: Block diagram 1 = Status bar (frequency and level display)
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Understanding the Display Information 1 = Frequency display 2 = Status buttons 3 = Level display The status buttons indicate key parameters that are set for the output signal. Most of the status buttons are virtual keys you can use to open a corresponding menu or dialog.
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Understanding the Display Information Starting from left up to the "Stream Mapper", you can see the functional blocks provided in the baseband domain. After the stream mapper, the analog section contains the digital to analog conversion and modulation to RF.
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Understanding the Display Information Figure 7-2: Taskbar in default state Whenever you open a settings or graphics dialog, it is automatically assigned to the "Taskbar". The softkeys shown in the following figure represent the variants.
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Accessing the Functionality – Active elements like On/Off switches, state buttons have a blue back- ground. – Selected elements are framed or highlighted orange. – Inactive elements are gray. ● On-Screen keypads As additional means of interacting with the instrument without having to con-...
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® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Accessing the Functionality ● Elements on the status bar in the touchscreen ● Displayed setting on the touchscreen, that means block diagram and all set- tings available in dialogs. To open a dialog box ► Perform one of the following actions: ●...
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Entering Data c) Press the [Up/Down] keys to navigate to the required option in the list. d) Press the [Enter] key to select the marked option. Entering Data Some parameters have their own key on the front panel.
® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Getting Information and Help 2. Tap the unit button to complete the entry. The unit is added to the entry. 3. If the parameter does not require a unit, confirm the entered value by pressing "Enter".
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® Instrument Control R&S SMBV100B Getting Information and Help For further information, you can use the following sources: ● Tooltips give the value range of the parameter. ● The context help provides functional description on a setting. ● The general help explains a dialog box, provides instructions, and general information.
The corresponding help topic is displayed. Remote Control In addition to working with the R&S SMBV100B interactively, located directly at the instrument, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. The R&S SMBV100B supports various methods for remote control: ●...
Thus, remote operation of the instrument is possible. Instrument control from a remote computer To access the basic utility functions of the R&S SMBV100B, perform a right mouse click on the block diagram and select "Key Emulation".
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® Index R&S SMBV100B Index Ref In ..........37 Ref Out ..........37 AC supply ..........19 RF ............34 Active elements ........76 Sensor ..........34 Alphanumeric parameters ....... 80 Signal Valid ......... 38 Application cards ........11 Single-ended output ......36 Application notes ........
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® Index R&S SMBV100B Keypad On-screen ........... 79 Getting started ........... 9 Overview ..........31 Head panel LAN configuration ........24 see Status bar ........28 LAN connection Header Not working ......... 26 see Status bar ........28 Loading Help ............. 9, 81 Trying out ..........
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® Index R&S SMBV100B QSFP cable User manual ..........9 Disconnect .......... 37 Utility keys Plugin ..........37 Details - see user manual ....29 Overview ..........29 Rack Mounting ..........18 Ready state ..........20 Using in a LAN ........83 Release notes ..........11...
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