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This document describes the following R&S EVSF1000 models with the firmware version 1.20 and later: ● R&S EVSF1000 (1330.0008.02) Furthermore, it covers the following options: ● R&S EVSF1-B4 Slide-in option (1330.1404.02) ● R&S EVSF1-Z1 Tray (1330.1410.02) ● R&S EVSF1-Z2 Test adapter (1330.1427.02) ●...
1 For Your Safety Intended use The R&S EVSF1000 is a level and modulation analyzer for installation in flight inspec- tion aircraft. It performs measurements on ILS, VOR and marker beacon ground sta- tions during startup, maintenance and servicing and analyzes ATC COM signals. The instrument’s mechanical and electrical design and high sensitivity make it ideal for...
2.1 Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S EVSF1000 and describes how to set up and start working with the product. A printed version is delivered with the instrument. 2.2 User Manuals and Help Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions.
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The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software. See www.rohde-schwarz.com/software/EVSF1000. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
R&S EVSF1000 Preparing for Use 3 Getting Started 3.1 Key Features The R&S EVSF1000 offers the following key features: ● Detailed analysis of ILS, VOR and Marker Beacon ground measurements (based on ICAO Doc. 8071 and ICAO Annex 10) ●...
Printed Getting Started manual 3.2.2 Setting Up the Instrument The R&S EVSF1000 can be operated in a variety of places without detrimental effects on its features. Even the movement caused by transportation or mobile use does not impair its functioning.
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3.2.2.1 Connecting the R&S EVSF1000 to the Board Power The R&S EVSF1000 is connected to the board power (11 V DC to 32 V DC) of the flight inspection plane or the drone. The R&S EVSF1000 is inline with DO-160G, Section 16, Category A. (200 ms DC power interruption without reboot of R&S EVSF1000 for a minimum of 20 V DC input.)
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EVSF1000 Preparing for Use Using the connector plate, you can remove and replace the R&S EVSF1000 quickly and easily. While the tray remains connected to the aircraft permanently, you can remove the R&S EVSF1000 quickly and easily, without having to disconnect all cables from the instrument individually.
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For a description of the pin assignment, see Table 3-1. 4. Place the bottom of the R&S EVSF1000 on top of the installation tray. 5. Insert the ARINC connector of the tray to the female connector on the R&S EVSF1000.
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The instrument is ready for operation. Service adapter If you need to operate a R&S EVSF1000 with the slide-in hardware outside an aircraft, you can use the optional service adapter (R&S EVSF1-Z2) to connect a power supply and any other signal input and output devices. The service adapter combines an...
® Getting Started R&S EVSF1000 Instrument Tour 3.3 Instrument Tour 3.3.1 Front Panel Figure 3-2: R&S EVSF1000 - Front panel view 1 = Display 2 = USB Connectors (2x) 3 = AF Out 4 = Carry Handle 3.3.1.1 Display The display shows a basic set of measurement and configuration settings.
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Connection of a headset with a 3.5 mm jack plug into the AF OUT plug. 3.3.1.4 Carry Handle The carry handle is used to remove the R&S EVSF1000 from the flight inspection rack in which the R&S EVSF1000 is mounted. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
Chapter 3.3.2.6, "Optional ARINC Connector (R&S EVSF1-B4)", on page 18. Figure 3-4: R&S EVSF1000 - Rear panel view with ARINC connector (slide-in option R&S EVSF1-B4) For the specification of the following interfaces, see the R&S EVSF1000 data sheet. ● (Ethernet)......................17 ●...
® Getting Started R&S EVSF1000 Instrument Tour With a VNC Viewer session, hardkey and softkey tasks of R&S EVSF1000 can be per- formed via shortcuts on a remote keyboard. For details about remote control, see Chapter 12, "Remote Commands", on page 180.
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® Getting Started R&S EVSF1000 Instrument Tour Figure 3-5: Pin assignment of ARINC connector Table 3-1: Pin assignment of ARINC connector Signal Description Cable type SPEAKER+/ Speaker/Audio Out (AF Out) single, AWG 20-24 AUDIO SPEAKER-/ Speaker/Audio GND (AF Out) single, AWG 20-24...
AWG 20-24 3.3.2.7 LF In (Baseband Input, R&S EVSF1-B4 only) Provides a baseband signal to the R&S EVSF1000 for further analysis of typical AF parameters (when using the R&S EVSF1-Z2 service adapter, use the BNC connector, 50 Ω/20kΩ). Only available as of firmware version 1.30.
The service adapter combines an ARINC connector with the common connectors provided on the rear panel of a conventional R&S EVSF1000. It allows you to con- nect a power supply and any other signal input and output devices to a R&S EVSF1000 with the slide-in hardware outside an aircraft.
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R&S EVSF1000. 3.4.1 Basic Configuration and Status Display In order to connect to the R&S EVSF1000 from a remote PC, you require connection information, such as the IP address. It is also helpful to obtain the operating status of the instrument before connecting to it. This basic information is displayed in the mini display directly on the R&S EVSF1000.
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(DHCP), so the IP address is assigned automatically. The assigned IP address and DHCP state of the R&S EVSF1000 is provided in the mini display on the front panel. Use this IP address for the initial connection from a remote PC to the R&S EVSF1000.
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Using a VNC viewer application , you simply connect to the instrument, defined by its IP address. The display of the R&S EVSF1000 is shown on the control PC. The keys and other graphical user interface elements are operated using associated keyboard shortcuts on the connected keyboard.
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Chapter 3.4.4, "Remote Control", on page 29) 3.4.3.2 Keyboard Commands for Operation via a VNC Viewer Keyboard Commands (VNC Viewer) shows the mapping between the keyboard short- cuts and the interface elements on the R&S EVSF1000. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® Getting Started R&S EVSF1000 Operating Basics Table 3-2: Keyboard Commands (VNC Viewer) Keyboard Usage Preset Audio Display Help Setup Mode Undo Redo PAGE UP Field right PAGE DOWN Field left Screenshot Meas Config Softkey 7 Softkey 6 Softkey 5...
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Marker 3.4.3.3 Changing Settings and Activating Functions All functions available on the R&S EVSF1000 can be accessed using the keys on the external keyboard. Some keys provide a softkey menu on the display with further func- tions and settings. 1. Select a key as described in...
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® Getting Started R&S EVSF1000 Operating Basics 5. Confirm the new setting and remove the focus by pressing [ENTER]. 3.4.3.4 Entering Data You enter data in input fields using the external keyboard, as described in Table 3-2. Entering numeric parameters If a field requires numeric input, the keypad provides only numbers.
. * : _ , ; " ' ? ( ) # – <toggles between capital and small letters> 3.4.4 Remote Control You can control the R&S EVSF1000, including data transfer, remotely from a PC using the LAN connection (Fast Ethernet). Chapter 3.4.2, "Basic Connection Settings", on page 23.
R&S EVSF1000 4 Measurements and Results The R&S EVSF1000 provides both numerical and graphical results, depending on the current measurement task. Different measurement tasks are performed in individual measurement modes, some of which are optional. The individual measurement modes are described in detail in the subsequent chapters of this documentation.
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® Measurements and Results R&S EVSF1000 ● COM (R&S EVSG-K6) - determines signal parameters from VHF/UHF communica- tion channels Measurement modes with graphical results The following measurement modes provide graphical results: ● RF Spectrum mode (R&S EVSG-K10) - displays the power vs. frequency diagram (spectrum) for a variable frequency range of the input signal ●...
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® Measurements and Results R&S EVSF1000 RX board (RX1 | RX2) The currently active receiver board. See Chapter 5.2, "Receiver Board", on page 33. Measurement mode The currently active measurement mode on the active receiver board, e.g. "ILS LOC". Chapter 5.3, "Measurement Mode",...
● Measurement Mode....................34 5.1 Input Signal Settings Access VNC: [n] > [F1] The following settings configure the receiver signal to be measured by the R&S EVSF1000. Correction RX 1 In......................33 Correction RX 2 In......................33 Correction RX 1 In Configures the correction of the RX 1 input signal (in dB).
® Configuring the Input Signal and Measurement Mode R&S EVSF1000 Measurement Mode To select the receiver board via VNC 1. Press the [m] key on the remote keyboard. 2. Press the [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] keys to toggle between the "RX Unit 1"...
® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes 6 Numeric Measurement Modes ● ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes............35 ● ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3)..........56 ● VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2)...............
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Course and clearance signals The landing path is divided into the region further away from the runway, referred to as the course, and the runway itself, referred to as the clearance. Localizers are posi- tioned in both areas, however they transmit their ILS signals using different frequen- cies, one that must travel farther, one for close-up.
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A predominant 150 Hz means that the aircraft is too low and needs to climb. 6.1.3 ILS Localizer and Glidepath Measurements and Results A single receiver board in the R&S EVSF1000 can measure data at two different receiver frequencies at the same time. Therefore, the ILS Localizer and Glidepath measurements can detect both course and clearance data simultaneously, and display the individual results.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes You can display graphical results directly from the ILS Localizer or Glidepath mode by selecting the softkey in the "Meas" menu. In this case, the settings for the current mea- surement are applied to the graphical results.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes – green: power in a valid range ● If applicable: overload messages Overload messages The following messages indicate an overload: ● "RF Overload" Overload of the input mixer or of the analog IF path.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes This preview spectrum allows you to check if the current measurement settings are appropriate, such as the bandwidth or frequency offsets. For a larger, more detailed spectrum diagram, select one of the graphical Spectrum modes. If you switch to such a mode directly from a numeric measurement mode, the current measurement settings are applied to the spectrum automatically.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Figure 6-5: ILS Glidepath Main view 90-150........................41 90,150........................41 AM 90 Hz........................42 Freq 90 Hz........................42 AM 150 Hz........................42 Freq 150 Hz........................42 Code......................... 42 90/150........................
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Remote command: on page 220 on page 220 on page 220 SCLR on page 220 SCRS AM 90 Hz AM modulation depth of 90 Hz ILS component...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Figure 6-6: ILS Localizer Distortion view AM 90 Hz........................43 K2 90 Hz........................43 K3 90 Hz........................44 K4 90 Hz........................44 THD 90 Hz........................44 Res. FM 90........................44...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Remote command: on page 218 K2_90 K3 90 Hz Distortion 3 order, 90 Hz signal Remote command: on page 218 K3_90 K4 90 Hz Distortion 4 order, 90 Hz signal...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes K4 150 Hz Relative amplitude of the fourth harmonic for the 150 Hz signal component Remote command: on page 219 K4_150 THD 150 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for the 150 Hz signal component...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Figure 6-7: ID Analysis view 90-150........................46 Last ID...........................46 Code......................... 47 Period........................47 Length........................47 Dash Length........................47 Dot-Dash Gap....................... 47 Letter Gap........................47 AM..........................47 Freq.......................... 47 DDM 90-150...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Remote command: on page 222 LASTID_TIME ID Code Morse-decoded ID with three or four letters. Remote command: on page 215 on page 232 ID Period Time between two measured ID pulses...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes 6.1.3.6 ILS Localizer Recording View The Recording view displays the recorded data for ILS Localizer measurements from the selected data list (see "List" on page 161). If available, the stored GPS data from the GPS receiver is also displayed.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Settings for recording, including trigger settings, are described in Chapter 10.2, "Recording Measurement Data", on page 159. ● Channel and Frequency Configuration..............49 ● Ampt........................52 ● Bandwidth (BW)......................
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes "2F CLR" Both the course and clearance frequencies are measured simultane- ously. The results for both frequencies, as well as the sum of both, are displayed in the RF Level display. Both frequencies are displayed in the RF Spectrum preview.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Clearance Defines the clearance carrier as a frequency offset from the nominal frequency in the opposite direction to the course carrier. 1F Offset For single frequency measurements only: Defines an offset of the measured frequency to the nominal frequency.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Sets the receiver frequency channel on the active receiver board according to the ICAO frequency list. Remote command: on page 183 RFCH Freq Sets the nominal frequency for the measurement. By default, this frequency is also assumed to be the center frequency for spectrum displays, unless an offset is defined.
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes BW Wide Specifies the filter bandwidth for wideband measurements. Remote command: on page 206 LLZ_DEM_WIDE_BW on page 212 GS_DEM_WIDE_BW BW 1F/2F Specifies the filter bandwidth for measurements at one or two specific frequencies.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer and ILS Glidepath (GP) Modes Remote command: on page 209 FILTER_LLZ_RESIDFM 6.1.4.4 Setting the Measurement Time (MTime) Access VNC: [d] The measurement time determines the interval at which new measurement results are displayed.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) Remote command: on page 186 SETUP:UNIT:ILSPHASE DDM Polarity Specifies the DDM polarity. 90−150 | 150−90 Remote command: on page 187 SETUP:UNIT:POLARITYDDM DDM Bargr Configures the scaling of the DDM bargraph.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) Figure 6-9: Marker beacon placement with respect to runway Marker beacon receivers decode audio and provide signaling output to identify one of three marker beacons installed near the runway. They transmit a narrow beam width at 75 MHz carrier frequency in a vertical direction.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) You can display graphical results directly from the ILS Marker Beacon mode by select- ing the softkey in the "Meas" menu. In this case, the settings for the current measure- ment are applied to the graphical results.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) ● If applicable: overload messages Overload messages The following messages indicate an overload: ● "RF Overload" Overload of the input mixer or of the analog IF path.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) This preview spectrum allows you to check if the current measurement settings are appropriate, such as the bandwidth or frequency offsets. For a larger, more detailed spectrum diagram, select one of the graphical Spectrum modes. If you switch to such a mode directly from a numeric measurement mode, the current measurement settings are applied to the spectrum automatically.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) AM 1300 Hz AM modulation depth of the 1300-Hz component Remote command: on page 228 Freq 1300 Hz Measured frequency of the 1300-Hz component Remote command: on page 227...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) 400 Hz Dash......................... 62 400 Hz Gap........................62 1300 Hz Dash....................... 62 1300 Hz Dot........................62 1300 Hz Gap......................... 62 3000 Hz Dot........................62 3000 Hz Gap......................... 62 400 Hz Dash Displays the length of a dash for the outer marker (in ms).
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) 6.2.2.5 ILS Marker Beacon Recording View The Recording view displays the recorded data for ILS Localizer measurements from the selected data list (see "List" on page 161). If available, the stored GPS data from the GPS receiver is also displayed.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K3) For the mapping of hard- and softkey commands to keyboard commands using VNC, Table 3-2. ● Setting the Receiver Frequency................64 ● Ampt........................64 ● Setting the Measurement Time (MTime)..............65...
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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MEASTIME 6.3 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Access VNC: [m] > Down arrow key If the VOR Mode option (R&S EVSG-K2) is installed, signals from VOR systems can be analyzed with the R&S EVSF1000. Remote command: on page 231 MODE_VOR 6.3.1 VOR Basics...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) – 30 Hz frequency modulated (FM) sine wave on subcarrier 9.96 kHz from ampli- tude modulation (AM) carrier – 1020 Hz AM modulated sine wave Morse code ● A directional positioning signal, variable (VAR): 30 Hz AM modulated sine waves...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Figure 6-13: Example of the VOR Spectrum The identical modulation degree m = 0.3 for all three components was selected in ICAO annex-10 [63] such that the total signal still contains 10% modulation reserve.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) 6.3.1.2 VOR Demodulator Figure 6-15: Block diagram of the VOR software demodulator User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) The VOR signal contains three AM modulated components that must be separated in a first step: ● Rotational signal (30 Hz) ● Identification/voice part (300 Hz to 4 kHz) ●...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) FM Modulation Depth The FM deviation Devia (typically 480 Hz) is calculated by estimating the magni- FM30 tude of the FM demodulated 30 Hz reference signal. Azimuth (Phase Difference at 30 Hz) The phases of both the 30 Hz FM and 30 Hz AM signal are estimated at exactly the same time instant.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) ● TO: North direction at the receiver/ aircraft To convert one notation to the other, use the following equation: Phase = Phase + 180 deg FROM 6.3.2 VOR Measurements and Results The VOR measurement provides multiple views for the measurement results.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) The following results are provided: ● Numeric power level in dBm ("Lev") For measurements on two frequencies: individual and sum power levels ● Measured frequency offset to the nominal frequency in kHz ●...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Figure 6-18: IF spectrum preview This preview spectrum allows you to check if the current measurement settings are appropriate, such as the bandwidth or frequency offsets. For a larger, more detailed spectrum diagram, select one of the graphical Spectrum modes.
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Hz........................ 75 Freq FM30........................76 Index........................76 Bearing (from) Phase between both 30-Hz signals (direction of the R&S EVSF1000 in relation to the ground station). Remote command: on page 234 AM 30 Hz AM modulation depth of 30 Hz AM rotational signal...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Remote command: on page 233 Freq FM30 AF frequency of the 30 Hz reference signal Remote command: on page 233 FM Index FM frequency deviation of 30 Hz subcarrier...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) "K4" Distortion 4 order "K5" Distortion 5 order Remote command: on page 235 SUBCARR_K2 on page 235 SUBCARR_K3 on page 235 SUBCARR_K4 on page 235 SUBCARR_K5 Subcarrier AM Distortion Measures the AM distortion of the subcarrier.
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Gap....................... 78 Letter Gap........................79 AM..........................79 Freq.......................... 79 Bearing (from) Phase between both 30-Hz signals (direction of the R&S EVSF1000 in relation to the ground station). Remote command: on page 234 Last ID Time since last ID pulse was measured...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Remote command: on page 222 ID_DOTDASH_GAP Letter Gap Length of time that passes between two transmitted letters in the used Morse code in milliseconds. Remote command: on page 222...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) Which measurement results are stored is described in the remote commands, see on page 268. GETDATADEF The individual measurement results are described in the other result views. For details on data logging see Chapter 10.2, "Recording Measurement...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K2) ● Signal Direction....................... 81 ● Channel Frequency Configuration (CH FREQ)............81 ● Ampt........................82 ● Bandwidth (BW)...................... 83 ● Setting the Measurement Time (MTime)..............83 6.3.3.1 Signal Direction Access VNC: [s] > "F1"...
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) "Norm" 0 dB Provides a normal sensitivity. "Low Dist" 15 dB attenuation Provides a low sensitivity. Suitable when analyzing a nearby signal, to avoid overload due to high-level signals.
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COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) If the COM Analysis option (R&S EVSG-K6) is installed, signals from VHF/UHF com- munication channels can be analyzed with the R&S EVSF1000. Very high frequency (VHF) and ultrahigh frequency (UHF) communication is used for air traffic control (ATC COM), for example.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) Figure 6-19: RF level display The following results are provided: ● Numeric power level in dBm ("Lev") For measurements on two frequencies: individual and sum power levels ● Measured frequency offset to the nominal frequency in kHz ●...
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) on page 239 GET_TX1_LEVEL on page 239 GET_TX2_LEVEL 6.4.1.2 IF Spectrum Preview A preview of the measured spectrum (power level vs. frequency) for the IF (intermedi- ate frequency) signal is provided. The center frequency is the nominal channel fre- quency.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) Figure 6-21: COM Main view You can display graphical results directly from the COM mode by selecting the softkey in the "Meas" menu. In this case, the settings for the current measurement are applied to the graphical results.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) Remote command: on page 240 GET_ONE_AMMOD on page 240 GET_TX1_AMMOD on page 240 GET_TX2_AMMOD AM Freq Displays the demodulated frequency of the 1 kHz AM test tone at the individual carrier frequencies and for both carriers together.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) For details on data logging see Chapter 10.2, "Recording Measurement Data", on page 159. 6.4.2 COM Configuration In this view, the measurements settings available for the currently active mode, can be configured.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) Upper Carrier The two carriers are defined as offsets to either side of the nominal (center) frequency. This setting defines the upper carrier with a positive offset to the center frequency.
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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® Numeric Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K6) Transducer Correction Configures the level correction. The specified value is added to the measured power levels to compensate for an inherent offset by the measurement setup, for example the antenna.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 RF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K10) Generally, each mode is configured individually. When you switch modes, the most recently defined settings for that mode are applied. However, graphical results can also be displayed directly from the measurement modes with numeric results.
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Higher values decrease the preci- sion, but increase measurement speed. The RBW can be determined automatically by the R&S EVSF1000, or manually. The RBW is determined automatically according to the sweep time AUTO mode and frequency range.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 RF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K10) Manual mode Select a predefined fixed value manually. Remote command: on page 250 FSCAN_RESBW_AUTO on page 251 FSCAN_RES_BW 7.1.3 Configuring the Amplitude (Y-Axis) Access VNC: [w] The amplitude settings configure the y-axis of the spectrum.
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"Max Hold" The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. Average Count determines the number of sweeps to evaluate.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 IF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K10) analysis on the signal around the center frequency. This mode requires the R&S EVSG-K10 option. The x-axis displays the frequency offset to the nominal RF frequency in Hz. The y-axis displays the measured power levels in dBm.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 IF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K10) ● Reference level ("Ref Lev") The maximum expected power level, see "Ref Level" on page 100. ● Level correction ("Lev Corr") The applied level correction by a transducer. See "Transducer Correction"...
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Higher values decrease the preci- sion, but increase measurement speed. The RBW can be determined automatically by the R&S EVSF1000, or manually. AUTO mode The RBW is determined automatically according to the sweep time and frequency range.
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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"Max Hold" The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. Average Count determines the number of sweeps to evaluate.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 AF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K11) Figure 7-3: AF Spectrum Generally, each mode is configured individually. When you switch modes, the most recently defined settings for that mode are applied. However, graphical results can also be displayed directly from the measurement modes with numeric results.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 AF Spectrum Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K11) ● Resolution Bandwidth ("RBW") Resolution bandwidth with which the measurement is performed. See "Resolution Bandwidth (RBW Mode/Res BW)" on page 95. Remote command to select RF Spectrum mode:...
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Higher values decrease the preci- sion, but increase measurement speed. The RBW can be determined automatically by the R&S EVSF1000, or manually. AUTO mode The RBW is determined automatically according to the sweep time and frequency range.
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
"Max Hold" The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. Average Count determines the number of sweeps to evaluate.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 AF Time Domain Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K12) Figure 7-4: AF Time Domain Mode of an ILS signal with DDM = 0,0 % Generally, each mode is configured individually. When you switch modes, the most recently defined settings for that mode are applied.
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® Graphic Measurement Modes R&S EVSF1000 AF Time Domain Mode (Option R&S EVSG-K12) Time per x-axis division. See "Time/Div" on page 110. Remote command to select RF Spectrum mode: on page 260 MODE_SCOPE Remote command to retrieve trace results: on page 263 SCOPE_GETMEAS 7.4.1 Configuring the Frequency Range...
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When monitoring signals with mostly constant signal levels, it is also recommended that you use the "Low Noise", "Normal" or "Low Distor- tion" mode. If the R&S EVSF1000 has to adapt the attenuation frequently, indica- ted by a frequent clicking noise from the attenuator, spikes can occur in the trace.
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A measurement is performed each time a trigger signal from a con- nected external trigger device is received. The trigger device must be connected to the "Trigger In" connector on the rear panel of the R&S EVSF1000. "Level" A measurement is performed when the input signal reaches the defined trigger level.
"Max Hold" The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. Average Count determines the number of sweeps to evaluate.
Access VNC: [m] > Down arrow key The R&S EVSG-K4/-K5 options are firmware applications that add functionality to per- form GBAS and SCAT-I analysis on the R&S EVSF1000. The R&S EVSG-K4 option enables you to receive and analyze the very high frequency (VHF) data broadcast (VDB) signal-in-space transmitted from a ground-based aug- mentation system (GBAS) ground subsystem to the airborne subsystem.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Basics on GBAS and SCAT-I Analysis ● GBAS Specifics..................... 114 ● Broadcast Timing Structure................... 115 ● Final Approach Segment (FAS) Construction Data..........116 ● Time Slot Synchronization via PPS............... 117 8.1.1 GBAS Specifics GBAS is a ground based augmentation system that can enhance satellite navigation.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Basics on GBAS and SCAT-I Analysis b = Pseudorange c = GBAS Correction message d = VDB signal The GBAS GNSS reference receivers receive the GNSS navigation message, perform pseudorange measurements and transmit this information to the GBAS ground station.
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The GBAS specification [1] defines the TDMA timing structure, including timing budget of the VDB bursts, burst data contents and message encoding in great details. The R&S EVSF1000 receives the required training sequence, decodes the message according to [1] and demodulates the D8PSK modulated data automatically.
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The R&S EVSF1000 requires a valid PPS signal for the analysis of a GBAS/SCAT-I signal and for detection of the individual time slots. If the R&S EVSF1000 finds a valid PPS signal at its selected trigger connector, the status line of the display indicates "PPS Locked".
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Information ● "L[dBm]min": Minimum burst level average in the current frame (see "Burst Level Average (Av [dBm])" on page 121) ● "L[dBm]max": Maximum burst level average in the current frame (see "Burst...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results RF attenuation (Att) The used attenuation mode; see also "RF Mode" on page 133. Level correction (Lev Corr) The applied level correction by a transducer. See "Transducer Correction"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results In the "Sequence" view, the data from the last 40 frames is available. The data is stored in a so-called ring buffer. When the ring buffer is full, the next data set over- writes the first data set, that is: the oldest.
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The GBAS "Frame" view allows you to measure the time behavior of the slots precisely. You must provide a PPS signal for reference. To do so, connect an external GPS device to the PPS In or Trigger In connector on the rear panel of the R&S EVSF1000. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results As opposed to the "Sequence" view, the "Frame" view displays the results of a single frame only. By default, the most recently measured frame T is displayed. To display the...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results The measured power is indicated for a range of -120 dBm to 0 dBm on the y-axis. 8.4.2.2 Frame Results Table In the frame results table, the details for each slot in the selected frame are displayed, one slot per column.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results Failed Bursts (Failed B.)....................125 Sync. Sequence (Sync. [us])..................125 Overload........................125 Burst Level Average (Av [dBm]) Arithmetic average of the burst power level measured over the period of the synchroni- zation and ambiguity resolution field of the burst.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results <bits_burst> / 1968.75 bits *100 % Bit error rate (BER) before FEC Bit error rate (BER) before forward error correction (FEC). The Training Sequence FEC (Train.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results Figure 8-4: Example for a "Burst" view with a diagram and result table By default, the first slot (A) from the most recently measured frame T is selected. To...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results Figure 8-5: Power vs. time diagram for a slot in Burst view The following functions are available for the slot power vs. time diagram Zoom +/ Zoom - Changes the time range displayed in the diagram to view more details in a slot ("Zoom...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results If no valid burst is detected in the slot, the slot results table shows only the measured noise level. 8.4.4 Constellation View Access: [Meas] > "View" > "Constell. view"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results Clear Inter. Determines the interval after which the constellation diagram is cleared automatically. "Off" (Default:) All constellation points from all bursts are displayed in the same diagram, no automatic clearance "Burst"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results Use the arrow keys and the rotary knob to scroll through the table. 8.4.6 Recording View Access: [Meas] > "View" > "Rec." The Recording view displays the recorded data for GBAS/SCAT-I measurements from the selected data list (see "List"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS / SCAT-I Measurement Views and Results The individual measurement results are described in Chapter 8.4.2.2, "Frame Results Table", on page 123. Recording GBAS/SCAT-I measurement results When recording data in GBAS/SCAT-I mode, one record is stored for each slot, with a duration of 62.5 ms.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Measurement Configuration -> Rec. Burst View / -> Rec. Const. View / -> Rec. Msg. View Displays the selected data record in detail in the selected view. Message view is only available if message data was stored in the data record.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Measurement Configuration Frame Selects the frame to be displayed in the power vs. time diagram and at the top of the results table. By changing the frame number, for example using the rotary knob, you can scroll through the frames in the table and through the most recent 40 frames in the diagram.
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Note that this definition is only used if you set DEC DEF to "Custom". DEC DEF Determines which message type xml definition the decoder uses. "Default" Uses the definition stored internally on the R&S EVSF1000 "Custom" Uses the imported definition (see "Import xml" on page 134). Reset BER Resets the values for the following measurement results: ●...
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ICAO AN10 Vol1 [3] and RTCA DO-217 [2] specifications is essential to understand the transformation process. The R&S EVSF1000 provides a default set of xml files for an initial message type defi- nition. These files are stored internally on the instrument. You can export the files to a USB storage device and import the customized files back to the R&S EVSF1000 (see...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface 8.6.1 General Processing The parser in the R&S EVSG GBAS/SCAT-I application uses the first message control xml file as instructions for processing. As input, it receives a bitstream from the GBAS burst in the input signal.
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The fixed-type element expects a certain number of bits to have a specific value. If the incoming bitstream matches, the result value is OK, otherwise it is NOK. The result of the interpretation on the R&S EVSF1000 is a table similar to the exam- ples in DO246, in this case:...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Further control elements implement loops which repeat sequences for a number of repetitions ("for"-loop) or while there is enough data left ("while"-loop). Control elements can also contain references to previous elements, that is: to results obtained in previous instruction steps.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface 8.6.3 XML File Format Description The GBAS/SCAT-I message interpretation files comprise at least the following XML files: ● Burst.xml: describes the basic structure of a message and is identical for all messages;...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface The R&S EVSG GBAS/SCAT-I option provides XML files for all currently supported GBAS/SCAT-I message types, as shown in Table 8-3. Table 8-3: Provided XML files for GBAS/SCAT-I message types...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface The format of the individual elements is described in the following sections. 8.6.4 Format Description of Elements Different types of elements are supported to interpret all existing values in a GBAS burst.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Table 8-6: Optional subelements Name Description <resolution> Determines the resolution of the element contents, e.g. a result value. The value is multiplied with the <resolution> factor to obtain the output result.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Name Description <value> Actual result value <name> Provided result text Example: <Element> <data_content>Pseudorange Correction (PRC)</data_content> <data_content_short>PRC</data_content_short> <bits_used>16</bits_used> <type>signed</type> <resolution>0.01</resolution> <unit>m</unit> </Element> 8.6.5.3 Longitude Type Like a signed value, but output is formatted in <degree>-<minute>-<second> format, with "E"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Example: <Element> <data_content>Longitude</data_content> <data_content_short>Long</data_content_short> <bits_used>32</bits_used> <type>long</type> <resolution>0.0005</resolution> </Element> Table 8-11: Output in Message view table Data Content Bits used Value Binary Longitude W93°25'13.0000'' 11010111111010001000101010110000 8.6.5.4 Latitude Type Like a signed value, but output is formatted in degree-minute-second format, with "E" = East for positive and "W"...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Example: <Element> <data_content>Latitude</data_content> <data_content_short>Lat</data_content_short> <bits_used>32</bits_used> <type>lat</type> <resolution>0.0005</resolution> </Element> Table 8-14: Output in Message view table Data Content Bits used Value Binary Latitude N45°40'32.0000'' 00010011100110100001000100000000 8.6.5.5 Id Type Decodes the unique airport ID which consists of 4 characters, coded in 24 bits Example: <Element>...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Table 8-16: Mandatory subelements Name Description <bits_used> Static number of bits Example: <Element> <data_content>Ephemeris LSB</data_content> <data_content_short>EPH_CRC_LSB</data_content_short> <bits_used>8</bits_used> <type>value</type> </Element> 8.6.5.8 FEC Type Binary data without evaluation. Table 8-17: Mandatory subelements...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Example: <Element> <data_content>Message Block CRC</data_content> <data_content_short>MSG_B_CRC</data_content_short> <bits_used>32</bits_used> <start>MBI</start> <type>crc</type> </Element> Table 8-19: Output in Message view table Data Content Bits used Value Binary Message Block 11100000011100100001110100100100 8.6.5.10 List Type Converts different integer values to text output Requires a <list>...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Example: <Element> <data_content>Message Block Identifier</data_content> <data_content_short>MBI</data_content_short> <bits_used>8</bits_used> <type>list</type> <list> <name>normal</name> <value>170</value> </list> <list> <name>test</name> <value>255</value> </list> <list> <name>invalid MBI</name> <value>default</value> </list> </Element> 8.6.5.11 Enum Type Converts each different result value to an output text. Requires an <enum> subelement for each possible result value.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface 8.6.5.12 Dummy Type No evaluation, but the binary content is documented, and the parser continues with the next element. Can be used when there are unknown contents whose length is known.
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Name Description <value> Integer value or default If the value of the <link_sel> subelement corresponds to this value, processing continues with this <link_case>. Default applies if no other case does <link>...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface 8.6.6.2 Loop Type Repeats the included elements for a given number of times; Table 8-24: Mandatory subelements Name Description <NUM> Only for type loop: Reference to the element (<data_content_short>) whose value determines the number of processing repetitions <loop>...
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® GBAS/SCAT-I Mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) R&S EVSF1000 Message XML Interface Example: Example of a "while" loop that repeats the message block as long as there are more than 48 bits left: <Element> <data_content>Message Block</data_content> <data_content_short>MSG_BLOCK</data_content_short> <type>while</type> <BitsLeft>48</BitsLeft> <TrLen>TRANS_L</TrLen> <TrStart>MSG_BLOCK</TrStart>...
® Using Markers in the Graphical Displays R&S EVSF1000 9 Using Markers in the Graphical Displays Marker functions allow you to analyze specific details in the spectrum or time domain diagrams. Active markers are displayed as colored triangles in the spectrum at the position they were placed.
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® Using Markers in the Graphical Displays R&S EVSF1000 To select a marker that is already active, for example to move its position (see "Moving a marker to a peak in the diagram" on page 156), select the softkey again. A selected (editable) marker is highlighted orange.
Possibly you would like to restore or repeat a measurement you performed under spe- cific conditions on the R&S EVSF1000. Or you would like to troubleshoot a measure- ment and require a defined instrument state to detect the precise cause of the error. In these cases, you can store and recall instrument and measurement settings.
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Rename........................159 Preset When delivered, the R&S EVSF1000 has a default configuration. You can restore this defined initial state at any time as a known starting point for measurements. Presetting is often recommendable as a first step in troubleshooting when unusual measurement results arise.
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Deletes the settings and the name assigned to the selected UserPreset. Rename Renames the selected UserPreset. 10.2 Recording Measurement Data During a measurement with the R&S EVSF1000, the input signal is captured and vari- ous results are calculated and displayed on the screen (see Chapter 4, "Measurements Results", on page 30).
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® Data Management R&S EVSF1000 Recording Measurement Data <measmode>_<rx_board>_list<no.>.csv Where: ● <measmode>: the used measurement mode ● <rx_board>: the used receiver board (rx1, rx2) ● list<no.>: the used data list ● GPS Data Synchronization................... 160 ● Recording Settings....................160 ● Activating Data Recording..................162...
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For details on the individual data sets, see the remote com- mand (SELECTLISTPARAM on page 266). "All" Includes all EVSF1000 and R&S EVS300 values. "Full" Compatible to R&S EVS300. A reduced set of values "Medium" "Short"...
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® Data Management R&S EVSF1000 Recording Measurement Data "Full" Compatible to R&S EVS300 "Medium" A reduced set of values "Short" A minimum set of values "Raw" Only the non-interpreted measurement values from the bitstream in binary format Remote command: on page 245 GBAS:GETMEAS Msg Log ←...
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This function is only available for GBAS/SCAT-I mode (R&S EVSF1000-K4/-K5). 10.3 Creating and Storing Screenshots Access: [Setup] > "Screenshots" You can create a screenshot of the current display on the R&S EVSF1000 at any time during operation. Creating screenshots is useful to document measurement results, for example.
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Internally, the screenshot files are named "Screenshot_", followed by a consecutive number. If a USB device is connected to the R&S EVSF1000 when the screenshot is created, the screenshot is stored there directly as a .PNG file. A dialog box with the default file name is displayed.
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Exporting Screenshots to a USB device All internally stored screenshots on the R&S EVSF1000 are stored as .PNG files in the main directory of the connected USB device. The file name is defined by the following syntax: EVSx_<date>_<time>[_converted].png...
Audio output is available at the loudspeaker on the rear panel or the headphones con- nector on the front panel of the R&S EVSF1000. For example, the demodulated identifier in ILS mode is output as a 1020 Hz morse sig- nal.
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Enables or disables a tone when a key on the keyboard is pressed. This is useful as feedback during operation in a noisy environment. 11.2 Display Access VNC: [v] (Not in "Preset" view.) Some general settings are available for the VNC display of the R&S EVSF1000. RX Unit 1 / RX Unit 2....................167 Level View........................168 RX Unit 1 / RX Unit 2 Select the receiver board whose settings and results are displayed.
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The level value is displayed graphically, as a bargraph. Remote command: on page 186 SETUP:UNIT:BARGRAPH 11.3 Network (Remote) Settings Access VNC: [n] > [F4] The following settings are required to operate the R&S EVSF1000 in a network, for example from a controller PC. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® Common Instrument Settings R&S EVSF1000 Network (Remote) Settings Figure 11-1: R&S EVSF1000 with R&S EVSF1-B4 option TCP/IP DHCP......................169 TCP/IP Address......................170 TCP/IP Netmask......................170 TCP/IP Gateway......................170 Hostname........................170 Used IP Address......................171 Used IP Netmask......................171 Used IP Gateway......................
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Example: 192.168.1.1 This setting is only required if the R&S EVSF1000 is installed in a network and the instrument needs to communicate with other connected devices. For simple 1:1 con- nections between the instrument and control PC, the setting is irrelevant.
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® Common Instrument Settings R&S EVSF1000 System Settings Each instrument is delivered with an assigned host name (EVSx1000), but this name can be changed. Use the keypad to enter the name, see Table 3-3. Remote command: on page 202 GETHOSTNAME Used IP Address If "DHCP"...
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Remote command: on page 200 SETUP:BOOTONPOWERUP Flash size / Flash used Indicates the size of the flash memory in the R&S EVSF1000, and the percentage cur- rently in use. 11.5 Instrument Configuration and Operating Status Set- tings The following settings concern the instrument operating status, and hardware and soft- ware configuration.
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The last 100 instrument status messages or errors displayed in the status bar during operation of the R&S EVSF1000 are also stored in an error log file on the instrument. Thus, if problems occur, you can check the error log for irregular behavior or failures.
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Access VNC: [n] > [F8] > [F3] The hardware status overview provides information on the current operating status of the individual hardware components in the R&S EVSF1000 (individually for RX1 and RX2 boards), such as test voltages and temperatures. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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193 GETTEMP Installed Options Access VNC: [n] > [F8] > [F4] Displays a table with the currently installed option keys. For all purchased R&S EVSF1000 options, a license key is provided by Rohde & Schwarz. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® Common Instrument Settings R&S EVSF1000 Instrument Configuration and Operating Status Settings To activate a new option key, select "Activate new..." and enter the number of the license key. Alternatively, select "Install license.xml" to install a license from the main directory of a connected USB device.
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Otherwise, an undefined software state might be the result. 11.6 GPS Configuration Access VNC: [n] > [F8] > [F6] If a GPS receiver is connected to the R&S EVSF1000, the basic GPS receiver settings are displayed here. User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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Note: PPS input recommended. It is strongly recommended that you connect the PPS signal of the GPS receiver to the "PPS In" connector of the R&S EVSF1000. Although it is possible to store data on the R&S EVSF1000 without the PPS signal connected, this may lead to an incorrect assignment of the stored data to the actual GPS time.
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® Common Instrument Settings R&S EVSF1000 GPS Configuration For details see Chapter 10.2.1, "GPS Data Synchronization", on page 160. "OFF" No PPS synchronization is performed. "PPS_IN rise" Stored GPS time is synchronized to the rising edge of the incoming PPS signal.
Only one remote session can be active. A new attempt to establish a connection dis- connects the current active session. Channel Addressing To address one of two independent RX boards by remote control, the R&S EVSF1000 uses Direct Addressing. ●...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup GETMDEF <ParamSel>,<RX-board> This command outputs the header columns for data provided by GETMEAS. Parameters: <ParamSel> Determines which parameter selection is output. FULL EVS300 compatibility mode All values of the current measurement mode are sent as comma separated text, using actual units.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. This command sets RF frequency. All values are interpreted with one digit behind the decimal point, for example, RF 108700.5 in numeric measurement modes.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup NORM 0 dB Provides a normal sensitivity. (Low Dist) 15 dB attenuation Provides a low sensitivity. Suitable when analyzing a nearby sig- nal, to avoid overload due to high-level signals.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup CH <RX board> This command selects the active RX-board. Parameters: <RX board> Select the RX-board 1. Select the RX-board 2. Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "RX Unit 1 / RX Unit 2"...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup ..................188 SETUP:UNIT:VORDIRECTION? ..................188 SETUP:UNIT:VORDIRECTION SETUP:UNIT:BARGRAPH? SETUP:UNIT:BARGRAPH <MesDe> This command sets the representation of bar graph. Parameters: <MesDe> ILSPHASE Sets the MesDe parameter as ILSPHASE. Cockpit Sets the MesDe parameter as Cockpit.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "ILS Phase" on page 55 SETUP:UNIT:LEVEL? SETUP:UNIT:LEVEL <unit> This command sets the level unit. Parameters: <unit> dBm | dBuV Sets the level unit as dBm.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Sets SDM unit as percentage. Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "SDM Unit" on page 55 SETUP:UNIT:UPPERFREQ? SETUP:UNIT:UPPERFREQ <Upper frequency> This command gets or sets the upper frequency to course or clearance (while the lower frequency is always vice versa).
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup ......................191 SETUP:SPEAKER ......................191 SETUP:VOLUME ........................191 SQUELCH? ........................191 SQUELCH SETUP:ANALOG_OUT1 <Source> Selects the source for Analog Out 1. Parameters: <Source> CH1_DDM | CH2_DDM | CH1_BB_FULL | CH2_BB_FULL | CH1_BB_AUDIO | CH2_BB_AUDIO Return values: <State>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Manual operation: "Audio BW" on page 167 SETUP:DDM_RANGE_LLZ <Channel>,<Range> This command selects a predefined DDM range. This command is active for analog output in ILS localizer mode. Parameters: <Channel> Selects input source for channel 1.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. SETUP:SPEAKER <State> This command activates/deactivates the speaker. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully.
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SAVEDATA This command stores the current settings in the Flash. This storage is normally done during shutdown. However if the R&S EVSF1000 is restarted after a power interrup- tion, it will not remember the settings. The command prevents data loss, but shall not be used too often.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. VER? This command queries SW version. Return values: <sw-version> Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Inventory" on page 176 12.1.6 GPS Data The following commands are required to configure and retrieve GPS data.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup GETGPSGPGGA This command requests the last incoming GPGGA message from the GPS receiver. Parameters: <message> The last incoming GPGGA message. GETGPSGPGLL This command requests the last incoming GPGLL message from the GPS receiver.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup GETGPSGPVBW This command requests the last incoming GPVBW message from the GPS receiver. Return values: <message> The last incoming GPVBW message. GETGPSGPVTG This command requests the last incoming GPVTG message from the GPS receiver.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Return values: <string> SETUP:SETGPSBAUDRATE <Baudrate> This command changes the baud rate. NOTE: Make sure to use a valid GPS baud rate. Parameters: <Baudrate> 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 115200 | 230400...
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178 SETUP:GPSREF <Latitude>,<Longitude> By default, the reference point for GPS information is automatically taken from the position of the built-in GPS antenna of the R&S EVSF1000. However, it can be changed manually to any other position using this command. Parameters: <Latitude>...
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SETUP:TIMESYNC? SETUP:TIMESYNC <Source> Defines or queries the time source with which the R&S EVSF1000 clock is synchron- ized. If the R&S EVSF1000 clock differs from the selected synchronization source time by more than 1000 ms, the R&S EVSF1000 clock is adjusted accordingly.
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The command was executed successfully. SETUP:BOOTONPOWERUP <State> If power is applied to the instrument, it can be started immediately. Parameters: <State> The R&S EVSF1000 is started immediately after power is applied to the instrument. Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Manual operation: "Auto-Calibration (Cal)" on page 172 AUTOKALSTATUS_EXTENDED This command gets the extended autocal state for RX1 and RX2 boards. Return values: <State> Extended autocal state GETKALSTATUS This command shows the current task of auto-calibration.
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This command deactivates/activates local operation by keyboard. Parameters: <State> If set, no local operation by keyboard is possible. The R&S EVSF1000 must be set to "OFF”" or must be restarted to activate local operation by keyboard. Return values: <State> READY.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Common Instrument and Measurement Setup Parameters: <IPAdress> TCP/IP address between 0.0.0.0 and 0.255.255.255 Example: SETUP:TIMESYNC NTP SETUP:NTPSERVER 10.0.2.166 Usage: Setting only 12.1.10 Deprecated Commands The following commands are maintained for compatibility with former Rohde & Schwarz analyzers only. For new remote control programs, use the following commands: ●...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes IFSPECTUM IF spectrum mode AF Spectrum mode SCOPE AF Time Domain mode GBAS GBAS/SCAT-I mode (Options R&S EVSG-K4/-K5) Usage: Query only This command switches the instrument to the "ILS MB" mode.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes 12.2.1 Configuring the ILS LOC and GP Modes The following commands are common to both modes........................205 MODE_LOC ........................205 MODE_GP MODE_LOC The MODE_LOC command is identical to the MI command.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes DEMODE_LLZ? DEMODE_LLZ <1F/2F mode> Gets or sets the 1F/2F mode in "ILS LOC" mode. Parameters: <1F/2F mode> ILS system with one carrier. The nominal frequency is the carrier frequency.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes LLZ_DEMFREQS_OFFSET_AUTOMAN? LLZ_DEMFREQS_OFFSET_AUTOMAN <Mode> Gets or sets the mode of the demodulator frequency offset in "ILS LOC" mode. Parameters: <Mode> AUTO Sets the demodulator frequenecy offset automatically. MANUAL Sets the demodulator frequency offset manually.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes FILTER_LLZ_RESIDFM? FILTER_LLZ_RESIDFM <Bandwidth> Defines or queries the filter type used to determine residual FM Return values: <Bandwidth> ICAO Filter according to ICAO specification NARROW Narrow filter; the DDM filters used to determine the 90 Hz/...
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes VIEW_LLZ? VIEW_LLZ <View type> Gets or sets the view in "ILS LOC" mode. See Chapter 6.1.3, "ILS Localizer and Glide- path Measurements and Results", on page 37 for details.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes DEMODE_GS? DEMODE_GS <1F/2F mode> Gets or sets the 1F/2F mode in "ILS GP" mode. Parameters: <1F/2F mode> ILS system with one carrier. The nominal frequency is the carrier frequency.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes Parameters: <Bandwidth> 1KHZ | 3KHZ | 6KHZ | 10KHZ Demodulator bandwidth Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "BW 1F/2F" on page 54 GS_DEM_ID_BW? GS_DEM_ID_BW <Bandwidth>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes GS_DEMFREQS_OFFSET_1F? GS_DEMFREQS_OFFSET_1F <Freq. Offset> Gets or sets the demodulator 1F frequency offset in "ILS GP" mode. Parameters: <Freq. Offset> Frequency offset Default unit: kHz Return values: <State> READY.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes 12.2.4 Retrieving ILS Loc and GP Results The following commands are required to retrieve results for ILS Loc or GP measure- ments Useful commands for retrieving results described elsewhere: ●...
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes This command queries the code of identifier, LLZ only. Return values: <[CODE]> AC8 value of the identifier Manual operation: "ID Code" on page 42 This command queries the AF frequency of 90 Hz signal.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes AM2CRS This command shows the AM modulation depth of 90 Hz course signal. Return values: <[%]> AM modulation depth value of 90 Hz course signal Manual operation: "AM 90 Hz"...
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes AMMOD240 This command queries the AM modulation depth of 90 + 150 = 240 Hz signal. Return values: <[%]> AM modulation depth DCLR This command queries the current DDM Clearance value.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes FCRS This command queries the current frequency Course value. Return values: <[Hz]> RF Course frequency in Hz. Example: FCRS 8000.2Hz FSINGLE This command queries the current frequency Single value.
® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes K4_90 This command queries the K4 distortion parameter of 90 Hz signal. Return values: <[%]> K4 distortion value of 90 Hz signal Manual operation: "K4 90 Hz" on page 44 K4_150 This command queries the K4 distortion parameter of 150 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes Return values: <[°]> Phase shift RESIDFM_90 This command queries the residual FM distortion parameter of 90 Hz signal. Return values: <[%]> Residual FM distortion value of 90 Hz signal RESIDFM_150 This command queries the residual FM distortion parameter of 150 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes THD_150 This command queries the THD distortion parameter of 150 Hz signal. Return values: <[%]> THD distortion value of 150 Hz signal Manual operation: "THD 150 Hz" on page 45 THD_90 This command queries the THD distortion parameter of 90 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes ID_DOTDASH_GAP Queries the length of time that passes between a transmitted dot and a dash in the used Morse code in "ILS LOC" mode. Return values: <Time> Dot-Dash gap time of ID signal...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes ..........................223 ..........................224 ..........................224 ..........................224 ..........................224 ..........................225 ..........................225 ..........................225 MEASMODE? MEASMODE <Measurement mode> This command sets the current LLZ or GS measurement mode and the associated threshold distortion values.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Localizer (LOC) and Glidepath (GP) Modes Parameters: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. This command switches the mode to the "ILS GP" mode. The GS command is identical to the MODE_GP command. Parameters: <State>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode The same output format as on page 224, but the values are only transmitted when triggered by another FA3 command. Note that this behavior is different from EVS200, where the trigger is an arbitrary ASCI character.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode MODE_MB The MODE_MB command is identical to the MB command. For description, see on page 204. MB_DEM_BW? MB_DEM_BW <Bandwidth> Gets or sets the demodulator bandwidth in "ILS MB" mode. Parameters: <Bandwidth>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode ..........................228 ..........................228 ..........................228 FMEAS This command queries the measured value of RF frequency. Return values: <kHz> Provides the value of measured RF frequency in kHz. This command queries the AF frequency of 3000 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode This command queries the AM modulation of 1300 Hz signal. Return values: <%> Provides the AM5 modulation in %. Manual operation: "AM 1300 Hz" on page 61 This command queries the AM modulation of 400 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode Return values: <Time> Length of time a dash is transmitted for the middle marker. Default unit: ms Manual operation: "1300 Hz Dash" on page 62 ID_F1300_DOTLEN Queries the dot time of 1300 Hz signal in "ILS" MB mode.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 ILS Marker Beacon (MB) Mode Return values: <Time> Length of time that passes between two transmitted dots for the inner marker. Default unit: ms Manual operation: "3000 Hz Gap" on page 62 12.3.4 Deprecated Commands The following commands are maintained for compatibility with former Rohde &...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode 12.4 VOR Mode The following commands are required to configure and perform measurements in the VOR mode. They are only available if the R&S EVSG-K2 option is installed. ● Configuring VOR Measurements................231 ●...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. 12.4.2 Retrieving VOR Results The following commands are required to retrieve results from VOR measurements. Useful commands for retrieving results described elsewhere: ● on page 268 GETDATADEF ●...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode Manual operation: "Freq 30 Hz" on page 75 This command queries the AF frequency of the 9960 Hz signal. Return values: <[Hz]> AF frequency 9960 Hz signal Manual operation: "Freq 9960 Hz" on page 75 This command queries the AF frequency of the FM 30 Hz signal.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode Manual operation: "ID AM" on page 47 This command queries the modulation of voice. Return values: <[%]> Voice modulation Manual operation: "Voice AM" on page 75 BE_TO? This command queries the bearing angle.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 VOR Mode Return values: <Hz> Measured RF frequency SUBCARR_K2 Queries K2 subcarrier harmonic of VOR signal in "VOR" mode. Return values: <Distortion> Distortion 2 order Default unit: dB Manual operation: "Subcarrier Harmonics" on page 76 SUBCARR_K3 Queries K3subcarrier harmonic of VOR signal in "VOR"...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode mands described in Chapter 12.4.1, "Configuring VOR Measurements", on page 231 Chapter 12.11, "Data Management", on page 263..........................236 ..........................236 This command activates the continuous repetition of a set of values. The output rate is defined by the current measurement time.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode AMFREQ_OFFSET_TX1? AMFREQ_OFFSET_TX1 <Freq> Gets or Sets the demodulator upper frequency offset in"COM" mode. Parameters: <Freq> Dmodulator upper frequency offset. Default unit: kHz Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "Upper Carrier"...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "BW 1FBW 2F" on page 92 RF_MHZ_5DECIMALS? RF_MHZ_5DECIMALS <Frequency> Gets or sets RF frequency in "COM" mode. Parameters: <Frequency> RF frequency Default unit: MHz Return values: <State>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 COM Mode GET_MEASFREQ Query the measured value of delta RF carrier frequency to set RF frequency in "COM" mode. Return values: <freq> Delta between measured and set RF frequency. Default unit: kHz GET_TX1_MEASFREQ Query the measured value of delta TX1 RF carrier frequency to set RF frequency in "COM"...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode Parameters: <mod. depth> TX2 AM modulation depth of 2F signal. Default unit: % Manual operation: "AM Mod" on page 87 GET_ONE_AMFREQ Query the AF frequency of 1F signal in "COM" mode. Return values: <freq>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode Useful commands for configuring GBAS measurements described elsewhere: ● on page 243 MODE_GBAS ● on page 245 GBAS:GETMEAS Remote commands exclusive to GBAS/ SCAT-I measurements ......................242 GBAS:ATTMODE? ......................242 GBAS:ATTMODE ......................242 GBAS:FMEAS? ......................
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode GBAS:FREQRF? GBAS:FREQRF <Freq> Gets or sets the channel frequency that determines the carrier frequency at which the GBAS measurement is performed. Parameters: <Freq> RF frequency The VHF data broadcast is defined for carrier frequencies within the range of 108.025 MHz to 117.950 MHz with a channel spac-...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode 12.6.2 Retrieving GBAS/ SCAT-I Results The following commands are required to retrieve results from GBAS/ SCAT-I measure- ments......................244 GBAS:LOGSLOTS ......................244 GBAS:GETMDEF ......................245 GBAS:GETMEAS ......................246 GBAS:STREAM ....................247 GBAS:STOPSTREAM GBAS:LOGSLOTS <RX-board>,<Slot> Selects the GBAS slot to be recorded with the data recorder.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode Only the non-interpreted measurement values from the bit- stream in binary format are exported <RX-Board> Selects the RX board for which results are exported. RX board 1 selected RX board 2 selected Both RX boards selected <Slot>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode MEDIUM A fixed selection of parameters is exported. RX, STIOCP, Index , Time, Slot, C.Offset[kHz], Lev.Av[dBm], GBAS ID, Train.FEC, App.Dat., App.FEC, GPS_lat., GPS_long., TrigCounter SHORT A short fixed selection of parameters is exported.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 GBAS/ SCAT-I Mode All values of the current measurement mode are sent as comma separated text, using actual units. MEDIUM A fixed selection of parameters is exported. SHORT A short fixed selection of parameters is exported.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 RF Spectrum Mode 12.7 RF Spectrum Mode The following commands are required to configure and perform measurements in the RF Spectrum mode. They are only available if the R&S EVSG-K10 option is installed. ● Configuring RF Spectrum Measurements.............248...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 RF Spectrum Mode Low noise attenuation NORM Normal attenuation (0 dB attenuation) Low distance attenuation Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "RF Mode" on page 53 FSCAN_FREQCENTER? FSCAN_FREQCENTER <Frequency> This command gets or sets the center frequency in "RF Spectrum" mode.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 RF Spectrum Mode Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "Start" on page 95 FSCAN_FREQSTOP? FSCAN_FREQSTOP <Frequency> This command gets or sets the stop frequency in "RF Spectrum" mode. Parameters: <Frequency>...
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MAXHOLD The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. The number of evaluated sweeps is defined by on page 259.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 IF Spectrum Mode FSCAN_TRACE_AVRGCOUNT? FSCAN_TRACE_AVRGCOUNT <trace average count> Gets or sets the trace average count of the "RF Spectrum" mode. Parameters: <Trace average Range: 0 to 100 count> Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 IF Spectrum Mode ....................254 IFSPECT_FREQ_SPAN? ....................254 IFSPECT_FREQ_SPAN ....................254 IFSPECT_REFLEVEL? ....................254 IFSPECT_REFLEVEL ..................... 254 IFSPECT_RES_BW? ....................... 254 IFSPECT_RES_BW .................... 254 IFSPECT_TRACE_MODE? ....................254 IFSPECT_TRACE_MODE ..................255 IFSPECT_TRACE_AVRGCOUNT? ..................255 IFSPECT_TRACE_AVRGCOUNT MODE_IFSPECT This command switches the instrument to the "IF Spectrum" mode.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 IF Spectrum Mode IFSPECT_FREQ_SPAN? IFSPECT_FREQ_SPAN <Freq> Gets or sets the span frequency in "IF Spectrum" mode. Parameters: <Freq> Span frequency Default unit: kHz <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Manual operation: "Span" on page 99 IFSPECT_REFLEVEL? IFSPECT_REFLEVEL <Frequency>...
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MAXHOLD The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. The number of evaluated sweeps is defined by on page 259.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Spectrum Mode Parameters: <Trace Data> Measurement values Default unit: dBm <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. 12.9 AF Spectrum Mode The following commands are required to configure and perform measurements in the AF Spectrum mode. They are only available if the R&S EVSG-K11 option is installed.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Spectrum Mode FFT_ATTMODE? FTT_ATTMODE <Mode> This command selects the attenuation mode of the "AF Spectrum" mode. Parameters: <Mode> COUPLED Coupled attenuation Low noise attenuation NORM Normal attenuation (0 dB attenuation) Low distance attenuation Return values: <State>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Spectrum Mode FFT_FREQ_START? FFT_FREQ_START <Frequency> Gets or sets the FFT start frequency in "AF Spectrum" mode. Parameters: <Frequency> Value of the FFT start frequency. Default unit: kHz Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully.
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MAXHOLD The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and dis- played. The R&S EVSF1000 saves each trace point in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. The number of evaluated sweeps is defined by on page 259.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Time Domain Mode 12.10 AF Time Domain Mode The following commands are required to configure and perform measurements in the AF Time domain mode. They are only available if the R&S EVSG-K11 option is instal- led.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Time Domain Mode Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. Example: SCOPE_ATTMODE LD Manual operation: "RF Att" on page 52 "RF Mode" on page 53 SCOPE_FREQRF? SCOPE_FREQRF <Freq> This command gets or sets the RF frequency in "AF Time Domain ".
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 AF Time Domain Mode 5_MS Sets the value to 5 ms. 2_MS Sets the value to 2 ms. 1_MS Sets the value to 1 ms. 500_US Sets the value to 0,5 ms. Return values: <State>...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management 12.10.2 Retrieving RF Spectrum Results The following commands are required to retrieve results from AF Time Domain mea- surements......................263 SCOPE_GETMEAS SCOPE_GETMEAS All measurement values in % (RF Input) or in mV (BB Input) are returned as one comma-separated string.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management ERROR An error occurred; command was not successful Example: SETACTIVELIST 2 Defines list 2 as the active list. CLEARACTIVELIST Clears list 2. Manual operation: "Clear List" on page 161 DL_START Starts logging data for the active RX board and the currently selected parameters until command is executed.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management Manual operation: "List" on page 161 GETDATA_FROM_ACTIVELIST <start index>,<stop index> Exports the active data logger list data lines by remote. Parameters: <Start index> Specifies the start data line of the data logger list.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management Return values: <NoEntries> integer Number of entries in the active list. Range: 0 to 1 000 000 SAVEACTIVELIST2USB <Filename> This command copies the active list to a connected USB storage device as a .csv file.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management SETACTIVELIST <ListNo> This command selects the active data logger list (to save measurement results). Setting parameters: <ListNo> integer list number Range: 1 to 999 Return values: <EventResult> READY Command was executed successfully. ERROR An error occurred;...
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management GETDATADEF This command defines the data delivered by on page 268. GETDATASET GETDATASET This command creates the output of the current streaming measurement results for the active board. Return values: <ActBoard> CH:1 | CH:2 The currently active receiver board for which the results are returned.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. STOPSTREAM This command terminates the data stream for both RX Boards. Return values: <State> READY. The command was executed successfully. MARKSTREAM This command sets the S flag in the running stream output.
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® Remote Commands R&S EVSF1000 Data Management Medium parameters RX, STIOCPM, Index , Date, Time, LEVEL[dBm], BEARING(from)[�], GPS_lat., GPS_long., GPS_alt[m], TrigCounter Short parameters RX, Time, LEVEL[dBm], BEARING(from)[�], AM-MOD./30Hz[%], AM-MOD./9960Hz[%], FM-DEV.[Hz], GPS_lat., GPS_long. 12.11.3.5 COM Mode All parameters RX, STIOCP, Index , Date, Time, FREQ[MHz], MEAS.F[MHz], MEAS.F_TX1[MHz], MEAS.F_TX2[MHz], LEVEL[dBm], LEVEL_TX1[dBm],...
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RX, Index , Time, Slot, Lev.Av[dBm], GBAS ID, App.Dat., GPS_lat., GPS_long. 12.12 Information on Commands HELP? Returns a list of all remote commands available for the R&S EVSF1000, including a short description. Return values: <CommandList> List of commands, consisting of the command syntax and a short description.
® ILS Channel Frequency List R&S EVSF1000 Annex A ILS Channel Frequency List The following table indicates the frequencies for the signals for specific ILS channels as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Table A-1: ILS LOC and ILS GP - Channel and Frequency...
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® ILS Channel Frequency List R&S EVSF1000 ICAO Channel Localizer mode Glidepath mode Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 110.70 330.20 110.75 330.05 110.90 330.80 110.95 330.65 111.10 331.70 111.15 331.55 111.30 332.30 111.35 332.15 111.50 332.90 111.55 332.75 111.70 333.50 111.75 333.35...
® VOR Channel Frequency List R&S EVSF1000 B VOR Channel Frequency List The following table indicates the frequencies for the signals for specific VOR channels as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Table B-1: VOR - Channel and frequency list...
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® VOR Channel Frequency List R&S EVSF1000 ICAO VOR Fre- ICAO VOR Fre- ICAO VOR Fre- Channel quency Channel quency Channel quency (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 110.65 114.15 116Y 116.95 110.80 114.20 117X 117.00 110.85 114.25 117Y 117.05 111.00 114.30 118X 117.10...
® References R&S EVSF1000 C References ● [1] RTCA DO-246, GNSS-Based Precision Approach Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) Signal-in-Space Interface Control Document (ICD), July 2017 ● [2] RTCA DO-217, Minimum aviation system performance standards DGNSS instrument approach system: Special Category I (SCAT-I), August 1996 ●...
Counts each measurement Date Date of measurement Time Time of measurement Temp[°C] Temperature on R&S EVSF1000 mainboard SLOT Time slot (A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H ) User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
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® Format Description of GBAS and SCAT-I Data R&S EVSF1000 Column Description FREQ[MHz] Receiving frequency F_DEV[kHz] Frequency deviation LEVEL[dBm] Level measured over the "Synchronization and Ambiguity Resolution" period of the GBAS/SCAT signal SSID Received Station ID, equivalent to GBAS ID or SCAT ID...
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® Format Description of GBAS and SCAT-I Data R&S EVSF1000 Column Description Message block ID: MB ID ● 1010 1010: normal LAAS message (GBAS) ● 1111 1111: test LAAS message (GBAS) Stat ID Received Station ID, equivalent to GBAS ID or SCAT ID...
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® Format Description of GBAS and SCAT-I Data R&S EVSF1000 Column Description DataSetLen OpType SbasServProv AirportID RunwayNo RunwayLtr ApproachPerfDesig RouteInd RPDS RefPathID LTP_FTP_Lat[°] LTP_FTP_Long[°] LTP_FTP_Height[m] DeltaFPAP_Lat[°] DeltaFPAP_Long[°] UnitTCH GPA[°] CourseWidth[m] DeltaLenOffset[m] VertAlertLim[m] LatrAlertLim[m] FASCRC SCAT-I Signal - MT1 After the general information, if the slot contains a message type 1, the following burst data is provided for each of the up to 32 satellites (in "full"...
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® Format Description of GBAS and SCAT-I Data R&S EVSF1000 Column Description Z-Cnt[m:s] Acc.Err.Bnd.[m/s*s] K_md_gnd SatID PRC[m] RRCor[m/s] S_pr_gnd[m] B_pr_gnd[m] S_fail_gnd[m] B_fail_gnd[m] PRC[m] For details on the correction data parameters, refer to the SCAT-I specification [2]. If the slot contains a message type 4, the following decoded message data is provided for each of the up to 15 FASDBs (in "full"...
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® Format Description of GBAS and SCAT-I Data R&S EVSF1000 Column Description ThDP_Long[°] ThDP_Height[m] DERP_LAT[°] DERP_Long[°] TCH[ft] GPA[°] FASCRC User Manual 1178.6410.02 ─ 05...
® Index R&S EVSF1000 Index Recording data ............160 Specification ............. 279 Accessories ............... 21 Getting started ..............6 AF Out ................15 Glide Path Angle (GPA) ........... 116 Allocating the VDB to the time domain Principle ..............116 RS-232 ................ 18 Auto-calibration ...............
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