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  • Page 1 R&S FSMR ® Measuring Receiver Getting Started 1313.9698.02 – 03...
  • Page 2 The Getting Started describes the following R&S FSMR models and options: & R&S FSMR3 1313.9200.03 & R&S FSMR26 1313.9200.26 & R&S FSMR431313.9200.43 & R&S FSMR50 1313.9200.50 The software contained in this product makes use of several valuable open source software packages.
  • 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 personal injury or instrument damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing. ● Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as printed brochure with the instrument.
  • 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 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 6 R&S FSMR Tabbed Divider Overview Tabbed Divider Overview Contents Safety Instructions Certificate of Quality EU Certificate of Conformity List of R&S Representatives Manuals for Measuring Receiver R&S FSMR Tabbed Divider Chapter 1: Putting into Operation Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 3: Menu Overview Index 1166.6204.62...
  • Page 8 R&S FSMR Documentation Overview Documentation Overview The documentation of the R&S FSMR consists of base unit manuals and option manuals. All manu- als are provided in PDF format on the CD-ROM delivered with the instrument. Each software option available for the instrument is described in a separate software manual. The base unit documentation comprises the following manuals and documents: •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    R&S FSMR Contents - Preparing for Operation Contents - Chapter 1 " Preparing for Operation " 1 Preparing for Operation..................1.1 Description of Front and Rear Panel Views...................1.1 Front View ..........................1.1 Rear View..........................1.11 Getting Started with the Instrument .....................1.16 Preparing the Instrument for Operation..................1.16 Setting Up the Instrument.......................1.16 Standalone Operation ....................1.16 Safety Instruction for Instruments with Tiltable Feet ............1.17...
  • Page 11 Contents - Preparing for Operation R&S FSMR Fig. 1-1 Front View 1313.9723.12 I-1.2...

  • Page 12: Preparing For Operation

    R&S FSMR Front View Preparing for Operation Chapter 1 describes the controls and connectors of the Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSMR by means of the front and rear view. Then follows all the information that is necessary to put the instrument into operation and connect it to the AC supply and to external devices.
  • Page 13 Front View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-1 Front View 1313.9723.12...
  • Page 14 R&S FSMR Front View Keypad for data input see Chapter 3 GHz s The units keys close the data -dBm V input and define the multipli- cation factor for each basic unit. MHz ms For dimension-less or dBm mV alphanumeric inputs, the units keys have weight 1.
  • Page 15 Front View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-1 Front View 1313.9723.12...
  • Page 16 R&S FSMR Front View Key group for entering data and for cursor movement see Chapter 3 Cursor keys – Move the cursor within the input fields and tables. Vary the input value. – Define the direction of movement – for the roll-key. Roll-key –...
  • Page 17 Front View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-1 Front View 1313.9723.12...
  • Page 18 R&S FSMR Front View AF OUTPUT s. Chapter 8 Volume control Head phone connector PROBE POWER Power supply and coded socket (+15 V/ -12 V) for accessories USB interfaces RF INPUT RF input see Chapter 8 NOTICE! The maximum DC voltage is 50 V, the maximum power is 1 W (= ^ 30 dBm) at 10 dB attenuation.
  • Page 19 Front View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-1 Front View 1313.9723.12...
  • Page 20 R&S FSMR Front View Menu-change keys see Chapter 3 NEXT Change to side menu PREV Call main menu Hotkeys see Chapter 3 ON/STANDBY switch see Chapter 1 Configure and start a print job see Chapters 1 and 4 HCOPY Define general configuration see Chapter 4 SETUP Record correction data...

  • Page 21: Rear View

    Rear View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-2 Rear View 1313.9723.12 1.10...
  • Page 22 R&S FSMR Rear View Rear View IEC/IEEE bus-connector see Chapter 8 Power switch and AC power connector see Chapter 1 100 - 240 VAC 3.1 - 1.3 A IEC/IEEE bus-connector see Chapter 8 SCPI Parallel interface connector see Chapter 8 (printer connector) Connector for a serial interface see Chapter 8...
  • Page 23 Rear View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-2 Rear View 1313.9723.12 1.12...
  • Page 24 R&S FSMR Rear View Connector for a PS/2 mouse see Chapter 8 MOUSE Connector for USB see Chapter 8 Connector to control an external generator ((only AUX CONTROL with option FSP-B10) Input connector for an external trigger or an see Chapter 8 EXT TRIG / GATE IN external gate signal...
  • Page 25 Rear View R&S FSMR Fig. 1-2 Rear View 1313.9723.12 1.14...
  • Page 26 R&S FSMR Rear View IF 20.4 MHz OUT Output connector for see Chapter 8 IF OUT IF OUT 20.4 MHz 20.4 MHz IF 404.4 MHz IF 404.4 MHz OUT Output connector for 404.4 MHz IF L A N LAN-Interface Reserved for options 1313.9723.12 1.15...

  • Page 27: Getting Started With The Instrument

    Getting Started with the Instrument R&S FSMR Getting Started with the Instrument The following section describes how to activate the instrument and how to connect external devices such as printer and monitor. Chapter 2 explains the operation of the instrument using simple measurement examples. Optional notice heading Prior to switching on the instrument, make sure that the following conditions are fulfilled: •...

  • Page 28: Safety Instruction For Instruments With Tiltable Feet

    R&S FSMR Getting Started with the Instrument Safety Instruction for Instruments with Tiltable Feet The feet must be fully folded in or out. Only in this way can the stability of the instrument be guaranteed and reliable operation be ensured. With the feet out, the total load for the feet must not exceed 500 N (own weight and additional units put onto the instrument).

  • Page 29: Connecting The Instrument To The Ac Supply

    Getting Started with the Instrument R&S FSMR Connecting the Instrument to the AC Supply The R&S FSMR is equipped with an AC voltage selection feature and will automatically adapt itself to the applied AC voltage (range: 100 to 240 V AC, 40 to 400 Hz). External voltage selection or adaptation of the fuses are not necessary.

  • Page 30: Switching On The Instrument

    R&S FSMR Getting Started with the Instrument Switching On the Instrument In order to switch on the R&S FSMR, set the power switch on the rear panel to position I. Set the R&S FSMR to operating mode by pressing the ON/STANDBY key on the front panel. The green LED must be illuminated.

  • Page 31: Power-Save Mode

    Function Test R&S FSMR Power-Save Mode Display: The R&S FSMR offers the possibility of switching on a power-save mode for the screen display. The backlighting will be switched off if no entry is made on the front panel (key, softkey or hotkey as well as spinwheel) during the selected response time.

  • Page 32: Properties Specific To Windows

    R&S FSMR Properties Specific to Windows XP Properties Specific to Windows XP The instrument contains the Windows XP operating system. To ensure that the instrument software functions properly, certain rules must be adhered to when using the operating system.. Possible impairment of the instrument function The instrument is equipped with the Windows XP operating system.

  • Page 33: Connecting An External Keyboard

    Connecting an External Keyboard R&S FSMR Connecting an External Keyboard Connect the keyboard only when the instrument is switched off (STANDBY). Otherwise, proper functioning cannot be ensured due to interactions with the firmware. The R&S FSMR allows an external PC keyboard to be connected to one of the USB interfaces on the front panel or on the rear panel.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Mouse

    R&S FSMR Connecting a Mouse Connecting a Mouse To make Windows XP operation easier, the R&S FSMR allows a mouse to be connected to one of the USB interfaces interface on te front panel or on the rear panel. Microsoft and Logitech mouse types are supported. The recommended keyboard PSP-Z2 is equipped with a trackball for mouse control.

  • Page 35: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an External Monitor R&S FSMR Connecting an External Monitor The monitor may only be connected when the instrument is switched off (STANDBY). Otherwise, the monitor may be damaged. Do not modify the screen driver (display type) and display configuration since this will severely affect instrument operation.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Printer

    R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Connecting a Printer A printer can be connected while the instrument is running. The R&S FSMR allows two different printer configurations for printing a hardcopy to be created plus switchover between these two configurations. The DEVICES table in the HCOPY menu shows the available selection of installed printers (see section 4.4 "Documentation of Measurement Results").
  • Page 37 Connecting a Printer R&S FSMR Press the DEVICE SETUP softkey. DEVICE SETUP The HARDCOPY SETUP table opens and displays the selection of output formats. current selection "Clipboard" highlighted and marked with a dot in the option button. Use the cursor key to move the selection bar to "Printer"...
  • Page 38 R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Press the cursor key or turn the VARIATION spinwheel until the “Close” button is reached. Further settings can still be made: “Print to File” redirects printing to a file. In this case, the system prompts you for a file name when printing is started.

  • Page 39: Installation Of Plug&Play Printers

    Connecting a Printer R&S FSMR The factory setting for DEVICE 2 is “Clipboard”. In this case, the printout will be copied to the Windows XP clipboard which is supported by most Windows applications. The contents of the clipboard can be pasted directly into a document via EDIT – PASTE. Table 1-1 shows the factory settings for the two output devices.
  • Page 40 R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Press INSTALL PRINTER to open the INSTALL Printers and Faxes dialog window. PRINTER Select Add Printer in the list using the spinwheel. Highlight the selected item with CURSOR press RIGHT ENTER spinwheel to confirm the selection. The Add Printer Wizard is displayed.

  • Page 41: Local Printer

    Connecting a Printer R&S FSMR Local Printer In the following example, a Star LC24 printer is connected to the LPT1 interface and configured as DEVICE2 for hardcopies of screen contents. The Add Printer Wizard has already been opened as described in the section “Starting the Add Printer Wizard” . To select the USB interface, open the list of ports by clicking the spinwheel.
  • Page 42 R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Go to the Printers list with the spinwheel. Select the desired printer type (Star LC24- 200 Colour) using the up / down keys and confirm with ENTER. Note: If the desired printer type is not in the list, the respective driver is not installed yet.
  • Page 43 Connecting a Printer R&S FSMR Exit the dialog with ENTER. The Completing the Add Printer Wizard dialog is opened. Check the displayed settings and exit the dialog with ENTER. The printer is installed. If Windows finds the required driver files, the installation is completed without any further queries.
  • Page 44 R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Turn the spinwheel to select the directory and path D:\I386 and press it to confirm the selection. If the selected item is not printed on a blue background, it must be marked with the cursor up / down keys before it can be activated by pressing the spinwheel.

  • Page 45: Configuring A Network Printer

    Connecting a Printer R&S FSMR Configuring a Network Printer To select a network printer, click the option "A network printer or a printer attached to another computer". Continue with Next. Click Browse for a printer and then Next. A list of selectable printers is displayed. Mark the desired printer and select it with 1313.9617.12 1.34...
  • Page 46 R&S FSMR Connecting a Printerr Confirm the subsequent prompt to install a suitable printer driver with "OK". The list of available printer drivers is displayed. The manufacturers are listed in the left- hand table, the available printer drivers in the right-hand table. Select manufacturer from...

  • Page 47: Connection Of Usb Devices

    Connection of USB Devices R&S FSMR Connection of USB Devices Up to two USB devices can be directly connected to the analyzer via the USB interface on the rear of the R&S FSMR. This number can be increased as required by interconnecting USB hubs. Owing to the wide variety of available USB devices, the R&S FSMR can be expanded with almost no limitations.
  • Page 48 R&S FSMR Connection of USB Devices The pendrive can be used as a normal drive to load or save files. 4. If the pendrive is no longer required or if files are to be transferred to another computer, the pendrive is simply disconnected. Windows XP will then deactivate the driver. If the corresponding drive is still selected in Explorer, an error message will be displayed indicating that the drive is no longer available.

  • Page 49: Installing Windows Xp Software

    Installing Windows XP Software R&S FSMR Installing Windows XP Software Windows XP Software Tested for the Instrument The driver software that is used and the system settings of Windows XP have been fine-tuned to support the measurement functions of the R&S FSUP. Thus, flawless instrument function is ensured only if software and hardware tested or offered by Rohde &...
  • Page 50 R&S FSMR Contents - Getting Started Contents – Chapter 2 "Getting Started" 2 Getting Started ....................2.1 Instrument overview ........................2.1 Setup the instruments........................2.1 Select the Preset state ........................2.2 Measurement Examples........................2.3 Example 1: RF Power Measurements with a Power Sensor ...........2.4 Measurement .........................2.4 Main Receiver Functions....................2.4 Measurement Setup.......................2.4...

  • Page 52: Getting Started

    R&S FSMR Instrument overview 2 Getting Started This chapter provides a fast introduction to operation by guiding the user step by step through measurement examples . Before starting any measurement with the FSMR, please note the instructions given in chapter 1 of the users manual for putting the instrument into operation.

  • Page 53: Select The Preset State

    Select the Preset state R&S FSMR Select the Preset state All of the following examples assume the standard settings for the measuring receiver. These are set with the PRESET key. The PRESET must be set to Factory default values and measuring Receiver Mode.

  • Page 54: Measurement Examples

    R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Fig.2-1 Display after selecting the default setup in receiver mode The main default parameters are listed in the following table: Table 2-1 Default parameters after preset in measuring recveiver mode Parameter Parameter Name Value Receiver frequency Frequency 100 MHz Reference Level...

  • Page 55: Example 1: Rf Power Measurements With A Power Sensor

    Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Example 1: RF Power Measurements with a Power Sensor Measurement The FSMR includes a power meter functionality. Measurements of RF Power will be performed in the power meter mode with highest accuracy. The FSMR will automatically handle all required correction factors and compensate the measurements.
  • Page 56 R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Zero the Power Sensor Reset the instrument. PRESET Press the PRESET key. The main receiver menu is opened. The receiver mode is set. Switching to Power Meter Mode PWR METER Press the PWR METER hotkey. The power meter menu is displayed. Set the measuring frequency FREQ Press the FREQ key on the front panel.
  • Page 57 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Fig.2-3 RF power measurement after Zeroing Measure the RF power in Watt Connect the power sensor to the signal generator RF output Linear display – Change the Unit to Watt PWR METER Press the PWR METER hotkey. The POWER METER menu is displayed.

  • Page 58: Example 2: Low Rf Level Measurements With Tuned Rf Level Mode

    R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Example 2: Low RF Level Measurements with Tuned RF Level Mode Measurement The main functionality of a measuring receiver is the RF level measurement. Measurements of low power RF signals will be performed in the Tuned RF Level mode with highest accuracy. The FSMR will automatically handle all required settings.
  • Page 59 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Calibrate the setup- absolute power calibration Reset the instrument. PRESET Press the PRESET key. The main receiver menu is opened. The receiver mode is set. Switching to Tuned RF Level Mode RF LEVEL Press the RF LEVEL hotkey. The Tuned RF level menu is displayed.
  • Page 60 R&S FSMR Measurement Examples The FSMR is now calibrated in one RF level range (the upper level range does handle RF levels from -10 dBm to +30 dBm). Measurements in this level range can now performed with full accuracy. Fig.2-6 Tuned RF Level measurement after calibration Range to range calibration- relative calibration Change the signal generator output level...
  • Page 61 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Change the signal generator output level further down The following settings are used on the generator: Change the signal generator RF Level in 10 dB steps down. Observe the FSMR screen for the yellow RECAL message to re- appear again (at levels about -50 dBm).
  • Page 62 R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Average the results for enhanced stability Change the signal generator output level further down The following settings are used on the generator: Change the signal generator RF Level to -110 dBm). The FSMR is now performing a calibrated measurement at – 110 dBm.
  • Page 63 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Measure an unstable source (unstable in frequency) The simulation of unstable sources requires a signal which is unstable in the frequency domain. This signal can be simulated with active frequency modulation on the signal generator. The following settings are used on the generator: PRESET the generator.

  • Page 64: Example 3: Am Modulation And Modulation Distortion Measurements

    R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Example 3: AM Modulation and Modulation Distortion Measurements Measurement The FSMR includes a modulation analyzer. Measurements like AM, FM or PM modulation will be performed in the modulation analyzer mode. The instrument offers standard measurements like modulation depth, deviation and modulation frequency, but also more sophisticated function like modulation distortion or audio frequency response are available.
  • Page 65 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Measure the AM modulation depth PRESET Reset the instrument. Press the PRESET key. The main receiver menu is opened. The receiver mode is set. Switching to AM demodulation DEMOD Press the DEMOD hotkey. The analog demodulation menu is displayed. In the DEMOD menu press the AM softkey.
  • Page 66 R&S FSMR Measurement Examples 2. Relative Audio measurements – audio frequency response DEMOD Press the DEMOD hotkey. The analog demodulation menu is displayed. In the DEMOD menu press the RELATIVE softkey. The RELATIVE menu is displayed.In the relative menu, only the RELATIVE detectors which have been switched on in the DETECTOR menu are available for relative measurements.
  • Page 67 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR 3. Measure the harmonic distortion - Choosing the detector DEMOD Press the DEMOD hotkey. In the DEMOD menu press the DETECTOR SELECTION softkey. The DETECTOR SELECTION menu is displayed The instrument is equipped with a wide range of detectors for DETECTOR measuring modulation signals.

  • Page 68: Example 4: Audio Measurements With The Audio Analyzer Mode

    R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Example 4: Audio Measurements with the Audio Analyzer mode Measurement The FSMR includes an audio analyzer functionality. Measurements of audio signals will be performed in the audio analyzer mode with highest accuracy. The FSMR will automatically handle all required settings.
  • Page 69 Measurement Examples R&S FSMR Reset the instrument. PRESET Press the PRESET key. The main receiver menu is opened. The receiver mode is set. Switching to Audio Mode AUDIO Press the AUDIO hotkey. The audio menu is displayed. The audio measurement results are displayed in parallel, no further settings like frequency is required.
  • Page 70 R&S FSMR Measurement Examples Limiting the bandwidth - Audio Filters AUDIO Press the AUDIO hotkey. The audio menu is displayed. In the AUDIO menu press the FILTER softkey. The audio filter menu is displayed. To suppress unwanted FILTER broadband noise or harmonics of the signal, the bandwidth of the measurement can be limited with higpass and lowpass filters.
  • Page 72 Contents - Manual Operation R&S FSMR Contents - Chapter 3 "Manual Operation" 3 Manual Operation....................3.1 The Screen ............................3.1 Diagram Area ...........................3.2 Indications in the Diagram Area..................3.3 Full Screen ........................3.9 Split Screen........................3.9 Softkey Area...........................3.10 Hotkey Area..........................3.11 Calling and Changing the Menus....................3.11 Setting Parameters.........................3.12 Numeric Keypad........................3.12 Spinwheel and Cursor Keys ....................3.13...
  • Page 73 Contents - Manual Operation R&S FSMR DISP Key...........................48 FILE Key............................49 CAL Key ............................50 SETUP Key ..........................51 HCOPY Key..........................52 Hotkey Menu ..........................53 LOCAL Menu..........................53 Menu Overview Ext. Generator Control ..................54 Menu Overview Option Network Mode....................55 1166.3363.12 I-3.2...

  • Page 74: Manual Operation

    The Screen R&S FSMR 3 Manual Operation Chapter 3 provides an overview of the operating concept and the basic steps of manual operation of the R&S FSMR. This includes a des cription of the s creen, of the control of menus and of the setting of parameters.

  • Page 75: Diagram Area

    The Screen R&S FSMR This area contains the m easuring diagrams and other measured-value Diagram area information as well as the par ameters and status information which are important for analysis of the results. In addition, message fields, entry windows and tables may be shown in this area.

  • Page 76: Indications In The Diagram Area

    The Screen R&S FSMR Marker Limit line Limit line Deltamarker Fig. 3-3 Measuring diagram Indications in the Diagram Area The following graphic elements are displayed in the diagram area: General indications Indication of the logo Logo Screen title Indication of selected screen title Indication of date and time Date / time Hardware settings...
  • Page 77 The Screen R&S FSMR Marker/deltamarker This label displays the position of the last selected marker or deltamarker in the x and y-directions and the marker/deltamarker index. The square brackets contain the curve which the marker is assigned to and the active measuring function of the marker indicated. The measuring function of the markers in the second field is indicated by the following abbreviations: reference fixed active...
  • Page 78 The Screen R&S FSMR Status information The status information on the lef t side of the diagram hint at ir regularity (e.g. UNCAL) "#SMPL" indicates that the relation Span / RBW is higher than 125 while #SMPL the RMS detector is activated. In this case, a stable signal evaluation is no longer possible due to an ins ufficient number of A/D c onverter UNCAL samples.
  • Page 79 The Screen R&S FSMR <n> <detector> <*> = trace number (1 ... 3) <mode> detector = selected detector <trace math> AUTOPEAK detector MAX PEAK detector MIN PEAK detector Example: SAMPLE detector AVERAGE detector 1 PK * RM: RMS detector CLRWR QUASIPEAK detector = indicates that the selected detector does not correspond to that of the automatic coupling.
  • Page 80 The Screen R&S FSMR Indication of user instrument settings which influence the measuring Instrument settings result and w hich are not im mediately obvious when viewing the (Enhancement Labels) measured values. The current instrument setting does not c orrespond to the one which applied when one of the dis played curves had been s tored.
  • Page 81 The Screen R&S FSMR Message windows: Message fields provide notes on measurements, e.g. results of the Message field limit check (PASS/FAIL). These notes are no error messages, which are indicated as system messages. They can be masked out by pressing the ESC key. System messages System messages indicate warnings and error messages.

  • Page 82: Full Screen

    The Screen R&S FSMR Full Screen In the full-screen mode, the settings and measurements are performed in the ac tive visible window. All indications on the s creen refer to this window. The designation (SCREEN A or SCREEN B) is inserted as enhancement label A or B on the right diagram margin.

  • Page 83: Softkey Area

    The Screen R&S FSMR Softkey Area The softkeys are assigned to the nine keys on the right side of the display The setup of the softkey area is independent of the operating mode. It consists of the following graphic elements: Softkey menu: SOFTKEY indication of submenu (arrow)

  • Page 84: Hotkey Area

    Calling and Changing the Menus R&S FSMR Hotkey Area Hotkeys are allocated to the eight k eys on the bottom margin of the screen. They change between modes and the active diagrams. The menu only shows the hotkeys which are actually used: SPECTRUM RF LEVEL PWR METER...

  • Page 85: Setting Parameters

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Setting Parameters Parameters are set either by simple selection (selection parameters) or by (alpha)numeric entries in data entry windows or tables. The numeric keypad on the f ront panel, an ex ternal keyboard (optional), a s pinwheel and the c ursor keys are provided for the entry of instrument parameters in an entry window or in a table.

  • Page 86: Spinwheel And Cursor Keys

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Spinwheel and Cursor Keys The spinwheel and the cursor keys are arranged besides the numeric keypad. The spinwheel has various functions: • With numeric entry, the ins trument parameter is incremented (turning clockwise) or decremented (turning counterclockwise) at a defined step size.

  • Page 87: Selection And Setting Of Parameters Via Keys Or Softkeys

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Selection and Setting of Parameters via Keys or Softkeys The selection of parameters and their settings is effected by means of a k ey, a s oftkey or in a table depending on the hierarchical level of the menu they are assigned to. Selec tion and s etting of parameters in tables is described in section "Selection and Setting of Parameters in Tables"...
  • Page 88 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR 3. Various softkeys act like selection Example: sweep setting switches. Only one softkey may be Press SWEEP key. active at a time. Press CONTINUOUS SWEEP softkey. The continuous sweep is thus set. The CONTINOUS SWEEP softkey is colored (factory-set: green). The second alternative, a s eries of n s weeps according to the trigger definition, can be s elected via the SINGLE SWEEP softkey in the s ame menu.
  • Page 89 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR 4. The softkey is used to select the Example: parameter MARKER parameter, the setting is made in Press MRK key. an (alpha)numeric data entry window. The softkey function is Press MARKER 1 softkey. switched on. To switch off the The window for entering the m arker frequency is function, the softkey has to be opened.

  • Page 90: Editing Of Numeric Parameters

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Editing of Numeric Parameters The entry of numeric values is always made in a data entr y window, which is displayed automatically after selection of the parameter. Head line with parameter name START FREQUENCY Editing line with 10.2457535 GHz parameter value and unit START FREQUENCY OUT OF RANGE...
  • Page 91 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Entry via spinwheel Rotate the spinwheel until reaching the required value. The variation step size increases with increasing rotational speed. Turning the s pinwheel clockwise increases the value, turning it counterclockwise decreases the value. Example: CENTER FRE QUENC Y 1.75 GHz When the value is modified by means of the Note:...
  • Page 92 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Restoring the original value Press the BACK key For numerous parameters, the data adm inistration of the instrument stores the previously valid parameter value in addition to the c urrent value. T he BACK key can be used to toggle betw een these two values. This applies for terminated entries as long as the data entry window is displayed.

  • Page 93: Entry Of Alphanumeric Parameter

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Entry of Alphanumeric Parameter A help-line editor or an ex ternal keyboard (optional) are provided for the entr y of alphanumeric instrument parameters. The spinwheel and the exponent key have no function with alphanumeric entry. All unit keys assume the function of an ENTER key.

  • Page 94: Editing With Help Line Editor

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Editing with Help Line Editor If the external keyboard is not fitted, the help line editor is called automatically with entry of alphanumeric parameters. The help line editor is an extension of the alphanum eric entry window. It c ontains the complete alphabet with uppercase and lowercase letters as well as special characters in two lines of 52 characters, each.
  • Page 95 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Version 2: The entry area consists of two parts: the editing line the character selection field The cursor keys are used to toggle between entry in the editing line and the character selection field . Entry of text Select parameter.
  • Page 96 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Correcting the entry Position the cursor to the editing line by means of the cursor key (Version 2) Position the cursor after the character to be deleted by means of the cursor keys or with the spinwheel. Press the BACK key.

  • Page 97: Selection And Setting Of Parameters Via Tables

    Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Selection and Setting of Parameters via Tables The spectrum analyzer uses numerous tables for display and configuration of instrument parameters. The tables differ considerably in the num ber of lines, columns and inscriptions. The basic steps of operation for the selection and setting of parameters are, however, the same for all tables.
  • Page 98 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR Press the ENTER key or the spinwheel. The parameter /the setting has been selected. The selected parameter can be edited the way described below: 3. Editing the marked parameter LIMIT LINES NAME COMPATIBLE LIMIT CHECK TRACE MARGIN GSM22UP 0 dB...
  • Page 99 Setting Parameters R&S FSMR b) Opening a data entry If a table entr y consists of an ( alpha-) numeric value, the window corresponding entry window will be opened af ter selecting the numeric value by pressing the ENTER key or the spinwheel. For numeric instrument parameters, the editing Note 1: operation may be s tarted by entering any number...

  • Page 100: Menu Overview Receiver Mode

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview Menu Overview Receiver Mode The following sections gives a graphical overview of the R&S FSMR menus. Side menus are marked by an arrow directed to the left/right, submenus by an arrow showing upwards. The menus appear in the order corresponding to the arrangement of keys on the front panel. The available hotkeys and the LOCAL menu appearing during the remote control of the instrument are also displayed.

  • Page 101: Span Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR SPAN Key Result Display: SPAN Modulation RF Spectrum Spectrum FREQUENCY AF SPAN SPAN FULL SPAN FULL SPAN DEMOD DEMOD 1166.3363.12 3.28...

  • Page 102: Ampt Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview AMPT Key 1166.3363.12 3.29...

  • Page 103: Bw Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR BW Key DEMOD BW AUTO DEMOD BW MANUAL IF BW AUTO IF BW MANUAL MEAS TIME AUTO MEAS TIME MANUAL RES BW MANUAL 1166.3363.12 3.30...

  • Page 104: Sweep/Meas Keys

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview SWEEP/MEAS Keys CONTINUOUS SWEEP SINGLE SWEEP MEAS TIME AUTO MEAS TIME MANUAL SWEEP COUNT ZOOM SGL SWEEP DISPLAY OFF 1166.3363.12 3.31...

  • Page 105: Hotkey Menus

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR Hotkey Menus MRECEIVER PWR METER SPECTRUM RF LEVEL DEMOD AUDIO RF LEVEL Key RECEIVER DETECTOR FREQUENCY NARROW CAL ABS DETECTOR POWER WIDE RECAL CLEAR CAL (MANUAL) VALUES AUTO AVG ADJUST CONFIG RANGE RESTORE INSERT CAL VALUE RELATIVE DELETE RELATIVE...

  • Page 106: Pwr Meter Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview PWR METER Key PWR METER PWR METER EXT METER DEL ALL POINTS ZERO DEL ACTIVE USE POWER POINT SPLITTER MEAS TIME TYPE AVERAGE INS NEW INSERTION POINT GPIB NUMBER OF LOSS SELFTEST READINGS ADDRESS PATH 2 GOTO DISPLAY SENSOR CAL...

  • Page 107: Demod Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR DEMOD Key 1166.3363.12 3.34...

  • Page 108: Audio Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview AUDIO Key 1166.3363.12 3.35...

  • Page 109: Menu Overview Spectrum Analysis Mode

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR Menu Overview Spectrum Analysis Mode FREQUENCY Key TRACK 0.1 * SPAN 0.1 * RBW TRACK 0.5 * SPAN 0.5 * RBW STEPSIZE TRACK x * RBW x * SPAN THRESHOLD SELECT START = CENTER = CENTER TRACE = MARKER = MARKER...

  • Page 110: Span Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview SPAN Key SPAN SPAN MANUAL SWEEPTIME MANUAL FULL SPAN ZERO SPAN LAST SPAN FREQ AXIS LIN LOG 1166.3363.12 3.37...

  • Page 111: Ampt Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR AMPT Key 1166.3363.12 3.38...

  • Page 112: Meas Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview MEAS Key 1166.3363.12 3.39...
  • Page 113 Menu Overview R&S FSMR 1166.3363.12 3.40...

  • Page 114: Bw Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview BW Key 1166.3363.12 3.41...

  • Page 115: Sweep Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR SWEEP Key SWEEP CONTINUOUS SWEEP SINGLE TRIG MEAS SWEEP CONTINUE SGL SWEEP SWEEPTIME MANUAL SWEEPTIME AUTO SWEEP COUNT SWEEP POINTS SGL SWEEP DISP OFF 1166.3363.12 3.42...

  • Page 116: Menu Overview Another Keys

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview Menu Overview another Keys MKR Key 1166.3363.12 3.43...

  • Page 117: Mkr-> Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR MKR-> Key SELECT MKR -> CF SPAN AMPL AUTO MAX PEAK MARKER STEPSIZE FCTN AUTO MIN PEAK PEAK CENTER LEFT NEXT MIN =MKR FREQ LIMIT REF LEVEL NEXT MIN RIGHT RIGHT =MKR LVL LIMIT NEXT MIN NEXT PEAK THRESHOLD LEFT...

  • Page 118: Mkr Fctn Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview MKR FCTN Key PH NOISE SPAN AMPT SELECT MKR SYMBOL MARKER REF POINT SEARCH ON OFF FCTN LEVEL PEAK PEAK LIST MKR NUMBER REF POINT ON OFF MKR DEMOD LVL OFFSET NOISE MEAS AUTOSEARCH MKR PEAK REF POINT CONT (50)

  • Page 119: Trig Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR TRIG Key GATE MODE FREE RUN TRIG LEVEL EDGE POLARITY VIDEO GATE EXTERN DELAY GATE IF POWER LENGTH DELAYCOMP TRIGGER SWEEPTIME OFFSET POLARITY GATED TRIGGER GATE SETTINGS 1166.3363.12 3.46...

  • Page 120: Trace Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview TRACE Key 1166.3363.12 3.47...

  • Page 121: Lines Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR LINES Key SELECT LINES NAME LIMIT LINE NEW LIMIT VALUES LINE EDIT LIMIT INSERT LINE VALUE NEW LIMIT COPY NEW LIMIT DELETE LINE LIMIT LINE LINE VALUE DELETE SHIFT X LIMIT LINE LIMIT LINE SHIFT Y X OFFSET LIMIT LINE Y OFFSET...

  • Page 122: Disp Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview DISP Key REFERENCE L I N E S INTERNAL SELECT FULL SCREEN D I S P SCREEN TITLE OBJECT TIME+DATE SPLIT BRIGHTNESS F I L E SCREEN LOGO TINT ANNOTATION REF LEVEL SATURATION COUPLED DATA ENTRY OPAQUE CENTER B DEFAULT...

  • Page 123: File Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR FILE Key 1166.3363.12 3.50...

  • Page 124: Cal Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview CAL Key CAL TOTAL SETUP CAL ABORT CAL CORR YIG CORR RESULTS PAGE UP PAGE DOWN 1166.3363.12 3.51...

  • Page 125: Setup Key

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR SETUP Key 1166.3363.12 3.52...

  • Page 126: Hcopy Key

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview HCOPY Key COLOR SELECT INSTALL PRINT ON OFF HCOPY SCREEN PRINTER OBJECT SCREEN BRIGHTNESS PRINT TRACE COLORSET OPTIMIZED TINT PRINT TABLE COLORS USER SATURATION DEFINED DEVICE SETUP PREDEFINED DEVICE COLORS COLORS COMMENT SET TO DEFAULT 1166.3363.12 3.53...

  • Page 127: Local Menu

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR LOCAL Menu LOCAL 1166.3363.12 3.54...

  • Page 128: Menu Overview Ext. Generator Control

    R&S FSMR Menu Overview Menu Overview Ext. Generator Control 1166.3363.12 3.55...

  • Page 129: Menu Overview Option Network Mode

    Menu Overview R&S FSMR Menu Overview Option Network Mode SOURCE NETWORK EXT AM ON OFF TRANS SOURCE CAL REFL EXT FM POWER SHORT POWER CAL REFL EXT I/Q OFFSET OPEN SOURCE NORMALIZE REF VALUE FREQUENCY POSITION OFFSET MODULATION REF VALUE POWER RECALL SWEEP...
  • Page 130 R&S FSMR Index Index * (enhancement label) .............3.7 Frequency axis labelling............. 3.4 FRQ (enhancement lable)..........3.7 Full screen ..............3.9 0 to 9 (key) ..............3.12 GAT (enhancement lable) ..........3.7 Getting Started with the Instrument....... 1.16 GHz/-dBm (key) ............3.12 (enhancement lable) ..........3.7 Hardware settings, indication ..........
  • Page 131 Index R&S FSMR acknowledgement .............3.8 MHz/dBm (key)..............3.12 T1-T2 (trace info) ............3.6 MI (trace info)..............3.6 T1-T3 (trace info) ............3.6 MINH (trace info).............3.6 Table Monitor operation ..............3.24 connection ..............1.24 scrolling ..............3.26 Test functional ..............1.20 Trace info................ 3.6 TRG (enhancement lable)..........

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