Page 1 ® R&S Open Switch and Control Platform User Manual (;ÜÕ02) 1178710002 Version 05...
Page 2 ® The R&S OSP is a high-performance switch platform from Rohde & Schwarz. It facilitates RF tests by eliminating the need to rearrange coaxial cable connections repeatedly during measurements. Instead, the application-specific modules in the base unit automatically switch the required signal paths. ®...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S Contents 1 Welcome....................7 Safety and Regulatory Information................7 Key Features........................12 Documentation Overview................... 12 2 Getting Started..................15 Preparing for Use......................15 Instrument Tour......................25 Trying Out the Switch Unit..................32 Mounting a Module......................41 3 Modules....................51 R&S OSP-B011 and R&S OSP-B012 RF Feedthroughs........... 55 R&S OSP-BM6x RF Switch Module................
Page 4 ® Contents R&S 3.21 R&S OSP-B112E RF Switch Module................89 3.22 R&S OSP-B112H RF Switch Module................91 3.23 R&S OSP-B112U RF Switch Module................92 3.24 R&S OSP-B112UL RF Switch Module................93 3.25 R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module..............95 3.26 R&S OSP-B116 RF Switch Module................99 3.27 R&S OSP-B116E RF Switch Module................
Page 5 ® Contents R&S 3.54 R&S OSP-B136 RF Switch Module................136 3.55 R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module..............138 3.56 R&S OSP-B200R Remote Control Module.............. 142 3.57 R&S OSP-B171H RF Digital Attenuators Module........... 144 3.58 R&S OSP-B300M Touchscreen Module..............145 3.59 R&S OSP-PM-I Power Sensor Integration...............146 4 Operation....................
Page 6 ® Contents R&S TRIGger Commands....................282 MMEMory Commands....................289 DIAGnostic Commands.................... 290 Legacy System Commands from R&S OSP1x0............. 293 8.10 List of Remote Commands..................296 9 Programming Examples..............298 Switching Relays by SCPI Commands..............298 Switching Output Channel Paths by SCPI Commands......... 300 10 Troubleshooting.................
Page 7: Welcome
® Welcome R&S Safety and Regulatory Information 1 Welcome The R&S OSP is a high-performance switch platform from Rohde & Schwarz. It facili- tates RF tests by eliminating the need to rearrange coaxial cable connections repeat- edly during measurements. Instead, the application-specific modules in the base unit automatically switch the required signal paths.
Page 8 ® Welcome R&S Safety and Regulatory Information 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파 적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하 며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. 1.1.2 Safety Instructions Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions provided here and in the product documentation.
Page 9 ® Welcome R&S Safety and Regulatory Information If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause injury. If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and stability.
Page 10 ® Welcome R&S Safety and Regulatory Information Potential hazard Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage. Electrical hazard Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Hot surface Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire. Protective conductor terminal Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground.
Page 11 ® Welcome R&S Safety and Regulatory Information NOTICE Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property. 1.1.5 Restrictions on Opening a Switch Unit Do not open an R&S OSP, to avoid personal injury and instrument damage. ●...
Page 12: Key Features
® Welcome R&S Documentation Overview Sometimes, SSRs are considered as behaving like a monostable relay. And the term "monostable relay" is often considered to be equivalent with the term "failsafe relay". However, this interpretation is misleading. See also "Monostable and bistable relays" on page See also "FS (open)*"...
Page 13 ® Welcome R&S Documentation Overview www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/osp-n 1.3.1 Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S OSP and describes how to set up and start working with it. Includes, e.g., basic operations and safety instructions. A printed version is delivered with the switch unit. A PDF version is available for download on the Internet. 1.3.2 User Manual Contains the description of all switch unit modes and functions.
Page 14 ® Welcome R&S Documentation Overview 1.3.6 Release Notes, Open Source Acknowledgment The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open-source acknowledg- ment document (OSA) provides verbatim license texts of the used open-source soft- ware.
Page 15: Getting Started
® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use 2 Getting Started Note: the sections Preparing for Use, Instrument Tour Trying Out the Switch Unit are reproduced equivalently in the printed Getting Started manual of the R&S OSP. ● Preparing for Use....................15 ●...
Page 16 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use Figure 2-1: Handles (1) for lifting and carrying the R&S OSP. Underneath: foldable feet (2) 2.1.2 Unpacking and Checking 1. Unpack the product carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the prod- uct later.
Page 17 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use 2.1.4 Setting Up the Product See also "Intended use" on page 7 and "Setting up the product" on page 8. 2.1.4.1 Placing the Product on a Bench Top To place the product on a bench top 1.
Page 18 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use ● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators or other products. 2.1.4.2 Mounting the Product in a Rack Note that the satellite unit R&S OSP-B200S2 is not designed for rack-mounting. To prepare the rack 1.
Page 19 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use Table 2-1: Power cords Power supply cables according to country-specific standards Order no. European standard 0025.2365.00 Angular adapter for European standard 0086.4400.44 British standard 0006.7013.00 Swiss standard 0006.7020.00 US American standard 0006.7036.00 Australian standard 0006.7107.00 Chinese standard 0041.4752.00...
Page 20 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use Preventing overload on internal terminations Overloading an electromechanical RF relay with internal port termination can damage or destroy the relay. The maximum load that the internal termination of one port can handle is approxi- mately 1 W.
Page 21 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use 2.1.9 Connecting Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard The HDMI and USB connectors for an external monitor, a mouse and a keyboard are on the front panel of the R&S OSP, shown in Figure 2-16. For connecting these devices, see Chapter 4.2, "Instrument Control",...
Page 22 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use 2.1.11 Connecting Control Cables Many modules are desigened for connecting test equipment via control cables. Typi- cally, these connections are straight forward and require no precautions. However, take special care in the following cases: ●...
Page 23 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use The R&S OSP changes into off mode. To disconnect from power 1. Shut down the switch unit. 2. Disconnect it from the power source. How to avoid losing settings While the R&S OSP is in operating mode, if you switch it off using the rear panel switch or by disconnecting the power cord, the instrument loses its current settings.
Page 24 ® Getting Started R&S Preparing for Use Figure 2-2: The module operation dialog, here with a single switch unit and 5 modules The information in this dialog is updated during the booting process, when the R&S OSP automatically scans all its installed modules. The switch unit stores the infor- mation on these modules in its internal flash memory (SD card).
Page 25: Instrument Tour
® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour 2.2 Instrument Tour ● Front Panel View.....................25 ● Rear Panel View..................... 29 2.2.1 Front Panel View The following chapters describe the front panels of all models of the R&S OSP switch unit family. For the functional elements, refer to Chapter 2.3.2.
Page 26 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour Figure 2-4: Front view of the R&S OSP230 (2HU) FS01 = Front slot 01, here with a blind plate FS02 = Front slot 02, here with a 1-slot switch module Disp. = Integrated touchscreen display (and no front slot 03) F Int = Front interfaces, see Figure 2-16 2.2.1.3...
Page 27 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour For details on mounting limitations, refer to Chapter 2.4.1, "Module Integration Over- view", on page 46. 2.2.1.4 Front Panel of the R&S OSP-B200S2 Satellite Unit For a comprehensive description of this unit, also refer to the R&S OSP-B200R/ B200S2 Satellite System user manual, available for download at www.rohde- schwarz.com/manual/osp-n.
Page 28 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour 2.2.1.5 Touchscreen Figure 2-7: Touchscreen display, here showing the Main menu ● The R&S OSP230 is equipped with an integrated touchscreen display on the front panel. ● The R&S OSP320 can be equipped with the touchscreen display module R&S OSP-B300M.
Page 29 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour Left = Numbers and characters allowed Center = Decimal numbers, only Right = Hexadecimal numbers The touchscreen automatically opens an on-screen keyboard, if your current action requires entering numbers or characters. The cancel button or the OK button closes the on-screen keyboard.
Page 30 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour Figure 2-10: Rear view of the R&S OSP230 (2HU) R Int = Rear interfaces, see Figure 2-16 RS01 to RS03 = Rear slots 01 to 03, here each with a 1-slot switch module 2.2.2.3 Rear Panel of the R&S OSP320 The rear panel of the R&S OSP320 features 5 module slots, an on/off switch, fuses, power supply connector, LAN and USB connectors and a micro SD card slot:...
Page 31 ® Getting Started R&S Instrument Tour 2.2.2.4 Rear Panel of the R&S OSP-B200S2 Satellite Unit For a comprehensive description of this unit, also refer to the R&S OSP-B200R/ B200S2 Satellite System user manual, available for download at www.rohde- schwarz.com/manual/osp-n. The rear panel of the R&S OSP-B200S2 features various connectors and LEDs. You cannot insert any modules into the rear panel of the R&S OSP-B200S2.
Page 32: Trying Out The Switch Unit
® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit 2.3 Trying Out the Switch Unit This chapter introduces the most important basic operations and settings of the R&S OSP step by step. The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in Chapter 5, "Functions",...
Page 33 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit 2.3.1.2 Manual Remote Operation You can control one or more switch units by working with the user interface in a web browser ("WebGUI") on a remote computer that is connected via LAN. Refer to Chap- ter 4, "Operation",...
Page 34 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit 2.3.2 User Interface and Functional Elements The switch units R&S OSP220 and R&S OSP320 have a status display. The switch unit R&S OSP230 and the display For a description of the information shown in the sta- module R&S OSP-B300M have a touchscreen tus display, see below.
Page 35 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit ● Additional information: – "Trigger" – "Locked" If the switch unit is not triggered and not locked, no additional information is dis- played. Also, if both a connection message and a device message are shown already, additional information (which has lower relevance) is skipped due to a lack of space.
Page 36 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit R = Rear interfaces (where the R&S OSP320 has an additional trigger port, see Figure 2-11) F = Front interfaces (where the R&S OSP230 has no OLED status display, see Chapter 2.3, "Trying Out the Switch Unit", on page 32)
Page 37 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit Figure 2-18: Main elements of the graphical user interface (GUI) 1 = Main menu 2 = Module operation 3 = Path switching 4 = Device configuration 5 = Context menu, always used together with one of the menu buttons above 6 = Status bar with varying elements, see Chapter 2.3.4 The main GUI elements listed above are briefly described in...
Page 38 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit ● The "Path Switching" dialog allows defining, editing and activating paths. You can also export and import paths. For more information, refer to Chapter 5.3, "Path Switching", on page 181. ● The "Configuration"...
Page 39 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit 2.3.5 Manual Module Operation: Switching / Selecting This chapter outlines only the most basic features of the dialogs for manual Module Operation that allow immediate interaction with Switchable items (relays, output chan- nels).
Page 40 ® Getting Started R&S Trying Out the Switch Unit For switching relays, output channels or other Switchable items, the "Selection" button (orange, described below) must not be active. 2.3.5.2 Selection Mode Allows selecting Switchable items. The "Selection" button switches the "Selection Mode" on or off. This button (marked by a red circle in Figure 2-20) is only available in a view that shows at least one module...
Page 41: Mounting A Module
® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module In a full-screen window of your web browser, the module interaction dialog can display several modules at the same time: Figure 2-21: Full-screen representation of several modules in a browser window On the contrary, to reproduce the original size of the touchscreen display, set your browser window to 800 ×...
Page 42 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module However, you can order and mount additional modules. Limitations in module mounting Before you order a module, refer to Table 2-4 and to Table 3-1, and consult with Rohde & Schwarz sales representatives for possible configurations.
Page 43 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module Automatic module recognition Whether a module is mounted by the manufacturer or by you, the switch unit automatic recognizes the module type, as described in Chapter 2.1.13, "Checking the Installed Modules", on page 23. Module dimensions The various modules occupy a width of 1, 2 or 3 slots in a 2-HU switch unit.
Page 44 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module Figure 2-23: Selecting a slot = 2 HU switch unit R&S OSP220 or R&S OSP230 Below = 3 HU switch unit R&S OSP320 Left = Front view Right = Rear view = Front slots FS01 to FS05 = Rear slots RS01 to RS05 FS03 = In the 2 HU switch units, this slot is only available in the R&S OSP220, not in the R&S OSP230 4.
Page 45 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module To avoid this risk, always mate the connector in the correct orientation, with moder- ate force. Do not rotate or tilt the connector. Connect the flat-ribbon cable to your module’s connector. Figure 2-24: To attach or release the cable, press the latches on the sides of its connector 11.
Page 46 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module 1 = The module that you mount (here: on the rear side of an R&S OSP220 or R&S OSP230) 2 = Rear slot RS02, opened for mounting the module 3 = Rear slots RS01 and RS03, covered by blank plates 4 = Six torx 8 screws 5 = Module bus cable (flat-ribbon cable), held by its clamp 6 = Removable panel struts, fixed by 2 Torx 8 screws...
Page 47 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module Module name Order no. Width Suited for integration into Requires Number (number opening of mod- OSP- of slots) the switch ule bus B200S2 unit cables R&S OSP-B102L 1505.5201.52 R&S OSP-B103 1505.5301.02 R&S OSP-B104 1505.5401.02 R&S OSP-B106 1505.5601.02...
Page 48 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module Module name Order no. Width Suited for integration into Requires Number (number opening of mod- OSP- of slots) the switch ule bus B200S2 unit cables R&S OSP-B123 1515.5527.02 R&S OSP-B124 1515.5533.02 R&S OSP-B125 1515.5540.02 R&S OSP-B125E 1515.5540.26...
Page 49 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module display of the R&S OSP220). The R&S OSP320 is equipped with 10 module bus cables. When you open a blind plate or remove an existing module, you get easy access to one module bus cable per slot. The motherboard, which is identical in all switch units, has 16 module bus connectors, labeled M01 to M16.
Page 50 ® Getting Started R&S Mounting a Module The software uses M01, M02, etc. instead of RS01, RS02, etc., as it cannot detect a module's mounting position. It detects only to the module bus connector on the mother- board, to which a module is connected. Hence, a module information dialog addresses a module by its module bus connector, for example, "Module Connector: M01".
Page 51: Modules
® Modules R&S 3 Modules The broad range of R&S OSP modules differs in type, functions and technology. The following table summarizes basic properties of the available standard modules: Table 3-1: Optional general-purpose hardware modules Designation Page Module type Relays Powerless Termina- Connector...
Page 52 ® Modules R&S Designation Page Module type Relays Powerless Termina- Connector ted (50 Ω) behavior types [kHz] [GHz] R&S OSP-B116U RF, e.m. 1x / 2x DPDT failsafe PC 2.4 R&S OSP-B119 RF, e.m. 1xSP8T + 2xSPDT FS / FS-o* R&S OSP-B119E RF, e.m.
Page 53 ® Modules R&S For connecting modules, see Chapter 2.1.10, "Connecting RF Cables", on page 21, Chapter 2.1.11, "Connecting Control Cables", on page 22. There are modules with electromechanical relays and with solid-state relays (SSRs) of the types SPDT, DPDT and SPxT. Also, some modules feature input and output chan- nels, multiplexers or attenuators.
Page 54 ® Modules R&S Manufacturing an electromechanical relay of this type is more complex and hence more expensive than a monostable electromechanical relay. However, operating a bistable or multistable electromechanical relay can be significantly more economic, because it does not consume electrical power between the switching procedures. Bistable electromechanical RF relays are called "latching", because the switching state persists, if without power.
Page 55: R&S Osp-B011 And R&S Osp-B012 Rf Feedthroughs
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B011 and R&S OSP-B012 RF Feedthroughs Naming conventions To help identify frequency ranges and functions, R&S OSP switches use suffixes to show the following: ● Function: "L" denotes a "latching" (bistable or multistable) relay, the current state of the relay does not change if power is switched off.
Page 56 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B011 and R&S OSP-B012 RF Feedthroughs Figure 3-3: R&S OSP-B011 and R&S OSP-B012, connected by the cable set R&S OSP-Z011 The R&S OSP-B011 SMA feedthrough panel is delivered with 8 polymer plugs for clos- ing unused holes. The following cable sets are available for the R&S OSP feedthrough panels: Table 3-2: RF feedthrough cable sets Cable set...
Page 57 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B011 and R&S OSP-B012 RF Feedthroughs 4. Remove an existing blank plate or single-slot module from the front of the switch unit, keeping the 6 screws. 5. Remove an existing blank plate or single-slot module from the rear of the switch unit, keeping the 6 screws.
Page 58: R&S Osp-Bm6X Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-BM6x RF Switch Module 3.2 R&S OSP-BM6x RF Switch Module Figure 3-4: R&S OSP-BM6x (here with 1 SP6T + 3 SPDT relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-BM6x (order no. 1528.1625.11/.12/.13) consists of 1 failsafe electromechanical SP6T relay and up to 3 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 18 GHz, with non-terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 59: R&S Osp-Bm6Xe Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-BM6xE RF Switch Module The relays are mounted directly into the module's panel and soldered to the module's printed board, to avoid relay cabling and allow a compact module size. The switch unit provides power supply and control via a single module bus cable to a module bus connector on the module's printed board.
Page 60: R&S Osp-Bm6Xh Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-BM6xH RF Switch Module The one-slot module R&S OSP-BM6xE (order no. 1528.1625.21/.22/.23) consists of 1 failsafe electromechanical SP6T relay and up to 3 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, with non-terminated SMA (female) connectors. The module is available in three versions: ●...
Page 61: R&S Osp-Bm6Xu Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-BM6xU RF Switch Module It is based on the module BM6x, with the following differences: ● Frequency range from DC to 40 GHz (instead of 18 GHz) ● PC 2.92 (female) connectors (instead of SMA connectors) Note: Mind the torque limit recommendation of 90 N·cm for PC connectors.
Page 62: R&S Osp-B101 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B101 RF Switch Module The control screen representation of the module R&S OSP-BM6xU is the same as in Figure 3-6. 3.6 R&S OSP-B101 RF Switch Module Figure 3-10: R&S OSP-B101 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B101 (order no. 1505.5101.02) consists of 6 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 18 GHz, with non-terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 63: R&S Osp-B101L Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B101L RF Switch Module Figure 3-12: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 64 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B101L RF Switch Module Note that the hardware labels "0" and "1" are represented in the software as positions "0" (= default) and "1", respectively. In Commands, the corresponding switching states are encoded by the SCPI parameters "00" (= default) and "01". The relay type is bistable (or "latching"), hence, with no voltage applied, a relay remains in its current position.
Page 65: R&S Osp-B102 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B102 RF Switch Module 3.8 R&S OSP-B102 RF Switch Module Figure 3-16: R&S OSP-B102 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B102 (order no. 1505.5201.02) consists of 2 failsafe (open) electromechanical SP6T relays, frequency range DC to 18 GHz, with non-termi- nated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 66: R&S Osp-B102L Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B102L RF Switch Module Figure 3-18: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 67 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B102L RF Switch Module The relay type is multi-stable (or "latching"). Hence, with no voltage applied, a relay remains in its current position. It also remains in its current position, if the voltage is maintained after switching is accomplished. To change the connection, the controller must send a voltage pulse to the appropriate switch coil in the relay.
Page 68: R&S Osp-B103 Digital I/O Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B103 Digital I/O Module 3.10 R&S OSP-B103 Digital I/O Module Figure 3-22: R&S OSP-B103 The digital input/output one-slot module R&S OSP-B103 (order no. 1505.5301.02) con- sists of a 16-bit input port and a 16-bit output port, controlled by a logic interface. See also Chapter 6.1, "Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103",...
Page 69 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B103 Digital I/O Module Figure 3-23: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B103 Figure 3-24: Representation of the module's output channels on the control screen Figure 3-25: Representation of the module's input channels on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation",...
Page 70: R&S Osp-B104 Digital I/O Module (Ems)
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B104 Digital I/O Module (EMS) For application examples, see also Chapter 6.1, "Applications of Module R&S OSP- B103", on page 227. 3.11 R&S OSP-B104 Digital I/O Module (EMS) Figure 3-26: R&S OSP-B104 (detail on the right: 3rd-party Spinner relays) If this module is not factory-mounted, contact Rohde &...
Page 71 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B104 Digital I/O Module (EMS) The 5 port of the R&S OSP-B104 (in the module panel's top position) is a female 15- pin D-Sub connector, labeled [IN / OUT]. The input and output channels are described Chapter 6.2.3, "Input Ports of R&S OSP-B104", on page 234 and...
Page 72 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B104 Digital I/O Module (EMS) Delay time The external power-transfer relays connected to the R&S OSP-B104 can have a signif- icant settling time. Especially transfer relays with a motor drive can require tens of milli- seconds to reach their final position. To prevent sending a new command before a relay has reached its final position, the switch unit allows defining a delay time between sending two consecutive commands.
Page 73 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B104 Digital I/O Module (EMS) Figure 3-27: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B104 Left = 9-pin [RELAY n] connectors (4x), see also Figure 6-5 Center = 15-pin [INTERLOCK] I/O connector (1x) Right = Block diagram For connection details, see Chapter 6.2.1, "Controlling External Power Relays with R&S...
Page 74: R&S Osp-B106 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B106 RF Switch Module Figure 3-29: Dialog for configuring the delay times of the external relays Enter delay values to set the delay times, or click the "-/+" buttons to decrease or increase the delay values in steps of 1. A delay value of 1 is equivalent with a com- mand delay time of 50 ms.
Page 75 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B106 RF Switch Module If this module is not factory-mounted, contact Rohde & Schwarz service for mounting it. The two-slot (double-width) module R&S OSP-B106 (order no. 1505.5601.02) consists of 6 failsafe electromechanical non-terminated SPDT relays: 3 with BNC (female) con- nectors and 3 with N (female) connectors.
Page 76: R&S Osp-B107 Rf Ssr Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B107 RF SSR Module Figure 3-32: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 77 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B107 RF SSR Module Without power supplied to the relay, it has no defined switching state. Therefore, SSRs are not inherently failsafe, see "Monostable vs. failsafe" on page 11. The relays are mounted directly into the module's panel and soldered to the module's printed board, to avoid relay cabling and allow a compact module size.
Page 78: R&S Osp-B108 Dc Multiplexer Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B108 DC Multiplexer Module 3.14 R&S OSP-B108 DC Multiplexer Module Figure 3-36: R&S OSP-B108 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B108 (order no. 1505.5718.02) is a four-pole, one-to- six multiplexer (4P6T) for DC signals from 0 V to 60 V, with 30 VA maximum power (same level for all pins).
Page 79 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B108 DC Multiplexer Module Figure 3-37: Pinout and block diagram of DC multiplexer module R&S OSP-B108 = High, positive pole = Low, negative pole = Force = Sense GND = Ground, pin 9 The "HI_F", "HI_S", "LO-F" and "LO-S" lines have identical electrical properties. There are 6 switching positions (n = 1...6), in which the four coupled SP6T relays can be switched synchronously to connect their common terminals to one of their n output pins:...
Page 80 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B108 DC Multiplexer Module ● Position 4: – Signal at "HI_F" INPUT pins 1 & 2 is switched to "HI_F4" (pin 5) of OUT3/4 – Signal at "HI_S" INPUT pins 3 & 4 is switched to "HI_S4" (pin 6) of OUT3/4 –...
Page 81: R&S Osp-B111E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111E RF Switch Module For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands. For an example, see on page 253. ROUTe:CLOSe 3.15 R&S OSP-B111E RF Switch Module Figure 3-40: R&S OSP-B111E The one-slot module R&S OSP-B111E (order no. 1505.4605.26) consists of 6 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 26.5 GHz, with non-terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 82 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111E RF Switch Module Figure 3-41: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B111E Figure 3-42: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155.
Page 83: R&S Osp-B111H Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111H RF Switch Module 3.16 R&S OSP-B111H RF Switch Module Figure 3-43: R&S OSP-B111H (here with 6 SPDT relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B111H (order no. 1505.4605.43/.46) consists of failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays with non-terminated connectors. It is based on the module B111E, with the following differences: ●...
Page 84: R&S Osp-B111U Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111U RF Switch Module Figure 3-44: Representation of the module on the control screen, with 3 or 6 SPDT relays 3.17 R&S OSP-B111U RF Switch Module Figure 3-45: R&S OSP-B111U (left with 3 SPDT relays, right with 6 SPDT relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B111U (order no.
Page 85: R&S Osp-B111Ul Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111UL RF Switch Module 3.18 R&S OSP-B111UL RF Switch Module Figure 3-46: R&S OSP-B111UL (here with 6 SPDT relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B111UL (order no. 1528.1531.13/.16) consists of latch- ing electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 50 GHz, with non-termina- ted PC 2.4 (female) connectors.
Page 86: R&S Osp-B111V Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111V RF Switch Module Figure 3-47: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B111UL (here: 6 relays) In the module version with 3 SPDT relays, the relays K14, K15 and K16 are not availa- ble.
Page 87: R&S Osp-B111Vl Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111VL RF Switch Module It is based on the module B111E, with the following differences: ● Frequency range from DC to 67 GHz (instead of 26.5 GHz) ● PC 1.85 (female) connectors (instead of SMA connectors) ●...
Page 88 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B111VL RF Switch Module The one-slot module R&S OSP-B111VL (order no. 1515.5991.13/.16) consists of latch- ing electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 67 GHz, with non-termina- ted PC 1.85 (female) connectors. There are module versions with 3 and with 6 SPDT relays: ●...
Page 89: R&S Osp-B112E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112E RF Switch Module Figure 3-53: Representation of the module on the control screen, with 3 or 6 SPDT relays For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 90 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112E RF Switch Module The relay type is monostable (or "failsafe open"). Hence, with no voltage applied to a relay, no RF connection is provided from terminal C to any of the numbered ports. To establish an RF connection between C and one of the numbered ports, a continuous voltage must be applied to the corresponding power terminal of the relay.
Page 91: R&S Osp-B112H Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112H RF Switch Module 3.22 R&S OSP-B112H RF Switch Module Figure 3-57: R&S OSP-B112H (here with 2 SP6T relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B112H (order no. 1528.1560.41/.42) consists of fail- safe (open) electromechanical SP6T relays with non-terminated connectors. The module is available in two versions: ●...
Page 92: R&S Osp-B112U Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112U RF Switch Module 3.23 R&S OSP-B112U RF Switch Module Figure 3-58: R&S OSP-B112U (left with 1 SP6T relay, right with 2 SP6T relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B112U (order no. 1528.1560.51/.52) consists of fail- safe (open) electromechanical SP6T relays with non-terminated connectors.
Page 93: R&S Osp-B112Ul Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112UL RF Switch Module 3.24 R&S OSP-B112UL RF Switch Module Figure 3-59: R&S OSP-B112UL The one-slot module R&S OSP-B112UL (order no. 1528.1548.11) consists of 1 latching electromechanical SP6T relay, frequency range DC to 50 GHz, with non-terminated PC 2.4 (female) connectors.
Page 94 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B112UL RF Switch Module Figure 3-60: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B112UL Figure 3-61: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155.
Page 95: R&S Osp-B114 Ems Test Control Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module 3.25 R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module Figure 3-62: R&S OSP-B114 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B114 (order no. 1505.4711.02) has 2 D-Sub I/O con- nectors, interlock LED, solid-state SPDT relay (SSR, K14) with 3 female SMA connec- tors and electromechanical DPDT power relay (K11) with 4 female N connectors.
Page 96 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module – The "PA Interlock Control 1" circuit between pin 3 and pin 7 is controlled by the module's interlock logic. This circuit can, for example, shut down (power off) an external RF power amplifier, if the interlock loop is open. The module's dialog in the firmware (Figure 3-64) and the SCPI command...
Page 97 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module The relay shows the following behavior: – When the relay is activated (control voltage = logical 1, typically when the inter- lock loop is closed), the relay connects C to NO, while disconnecting NC. –...
Page 98 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module Figure 3-64: Representation of the module on the control screen From this dialog, you cannot control the SPDT relay (center position in Figure 3-62), because it is controlled only by the module's internal interlock circuitry: ●...
Page 99: R&S Osp-B116 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B116 RF Switch Module 3.26 R&S OSP-B116 RF Switch Module Figure 3-65: R&S OSP-B116 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B116 (order no. 1515.5827.02) has two failsafe elec- tromechanical DPDT relays (K11 and K12), frequency range DC to 18 GHz, with non- terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 100 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B116 RF Switch Module Figure 3-66: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B116 Figure 3-67: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155.
Page 101: R&S Osp-B116E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B116H RF Switch Module 3.27 R&S OSP-B116E RF Switch Module Figure 3-68: R&S OSP-B116E The one-slot module R&S OSP-B116E (order no. 1515.5827.26) is based on the mod- ule B116, with the following difference: ● Frequency range from DC to 26.5 GHz (instead of 18 GHz) It has also non-terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 102: R&S Osp-B116U Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B116U RF Switch Module ● Frequency range from DC to 40 GHz (instead of 18 GHz) ● PC 2.92 instead of SMA connectors (also female, non-terminated) Note: Mind the torque limit recommendation of 90 N·cm for PC connectors. The pinout and block diagram of the module R&S OSP-B116H is the same as in Fig- 3-66.
Page 103: R&S Osp-B119 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B119 RF Switch Module Figure 3-71: Representation of the module on the control screen, with 1 or 2 relays 3.30 R&S OSP-B119 RF Switch Module Figure 3-72: R&S OSP-B119 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B119 (order no. 1515.5856.02) consists of 1 failsafe (open) SP8T relay and 2 failsafe SPDT relays, all electromechanical, frequency range...
Page 104 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B119 RF Switch Module The terminal port is labeled with C (common), the other relay ports are labeled with numbers. The relay type is monostable (or "failsafe open"). Hence, with no voltage applied to the relay, no RF connection is provided from terminal C to any of the numbered ports. To establish an RF connection between C and one of the numbered ports, a continuous voltage must be applied to the corresponding power terminal of the relay.
Page 105: R&S Osp-B119E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121 RF Switch Module 3.31 R&S OSP-B119E RF Switch Module Figure 3-75: R&S OSP-B119E The one-slot module R&S OSP-B119E (order no. 1515.5856.26) is based on the mod- ule B119. The only difference is the frequency range from DC to 26.5 GHz, also with SMA (female) connectors.
Page 106 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121 RF Switch Module Note: Mind the torque limit recommendation of 56 N·cm for SMA connectors. The relays operate independently from each other. The terminal port is labeled with C (common), the other relay ports are labeled with NC (normally closed) and NO (nor- mally open).
Page 107: R&S Osp-B121E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121E RF Switch Module 3.33 R&S OSP-B121E RF Switch Module Figure 3-79: R&S OSP-B121E The one-slot module R&S OSP-B121E (order no. 1515.5504.26) with 3 failsafe electro- mechanical SPDT relays (K11 to K13). It is based on the module B121, with the following differences: ●...
Page 108: R&S Osp-B121H Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121U RF Switch Module 3.34 R&S OSP-B121H RF Switch Module Figure 3-81: R&S OSP-B121H The one-slot module R&S OSP-B121H (order no. 1515.5504.40) consists of 3 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 40 GHz, with terminated PC 2.92 (female) connectors.
Page 109 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121U RF Switch Module The one-slot module R&S OSP-B121U (order no. 1515.5504.51/.52/.53) consists of failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays. It is based on the module B121, with the following differences: ● Frequency range from DC to 50 GHz (instead of 18 GHz) ●...
Page 110: R&S Osp-B121Vl Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B121VL RF Switch Module 3.36 R&S OSP-B121VL RF Switch Module Figure 3-84: R&S OSP-B121VL (here with 3 SPDT relays) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B121VL (order no. 1528.1654.61/.62/.63) consists of latching failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays with internal termination. It is based on the module B121, with the following differences: ●...
Page 111: R&S Osp-B122 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B122 RF Switch Module Figure 3-85: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B121VL In the module versions with less than 3 SPDT relays, the relays with the highest Kxx numbers in the range from K11 to K13 are not available. The control screen representation of the module R&S OSP-B121VL is similar to Fig- 3-83, also with three different versions as listed above.
Page 112 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B122 RF Switch Module The relay is mounted directly into the module's panel and soldered to the module's printed board, to avoid relay cabling and allow a compact module size. The switch unit provides power supply and control via a single module bus cable to a module bus connector on the module's printed board.
Page 113: R&S Osp-B122E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B122H RF Switch Module 3.38 R&S OSP-B122E RF Switch Module Figure 3-89: R&S OSP-B122E The one-slot module R&S OSP-B122E (order no. 1528.1525.26) has 1 failsafe (open) electromechanical SP6T relay. It is based on the module B122, with the following differences: ●...
Page 114: R&S Osp-B122U Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B122U RF Switch Module The one-slot module R&S OSP-B122H (order no. 1528.1525.02) has 1 failsafe (open) electromechanical SP6T relay. It is based on the module B122, with the following differences: ● Frequency range from DC to 40 GHz (instead of 18 GHz) ●...
Page 115: R&S Osp-B123 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B123 RF Switch Module 3.41 R&S OSP-B123 RF Switch Module Figure 3-92: R&S OSP-B123 The two-slot (double-width) module R&S OSP-B123 (order no. 1515.5527.02) consists of 6 failsafe SPDT relays and 1 failsafe (open) SP6T relay, all electromechanical, fre- quency range DC to 18 GHz, with internally terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 116 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B123 RF Switch Module the module bus connectors by the RC command (see example DIAG:SERV:HWIN? there). To address the relays of the R&S OSP-B123 in the "channel list string" of remote con- trol commands, assign the "Mxx" bus names to the relays as follows: ●...
Page 117: R&S Osp-B124 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B124 RF Switch Module 3.42 R&S OSP-B124 RF Switch Module Figure 3-95: R&S OSP-B124 The two-slot (double-width) module R&S OSP-B124 (order no. 1515.5533.02) consists of 3 failsafe SPDT relays and 2 failsafe (open) SP6T relays, all electromechanical, fre- quency range DC to 18 GHz, with internally terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 118 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B124 RF Switch Module Figure 3-96: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B124 (internal termination of open ports indicated) Figure 3-97: Representation of the module's 2 SP6T relays on the control screen Figure 3-98: Representation of the module's 3 SPDT relays on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation",...
Page 119: R&S Osp-B125 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B125 RF Switch Module 3.43 R&S OSP-B125 RF Switch Module Figure 3-99: R&S OSP-B125 The three-slot (triple-width) module R&S OSP-B125 (order no. 1515.5540.02) consists of 6 failsafe SPDT relays and 3 failsafe (open) SP6T relays, all electromechanical. The frequency range is DC to 18 GHz, with internally terminated SMA (female) connectors.
Page 120 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B125 RF Switch Module Alternatively, you can query the connectors by the RC command DIAG:SERV:HWIN? (see example there). To address the relays of the R&S OSP-B125 in the "channel list string" of remote con- trol commands, assign the "Mxx" bus names to the relays as follows: ●...
Page 121: R&S Osp-B125E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B125E RF Switch Module For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands. For an example, see on page 253. ROUTe:CLOSe 3.44 R&S OSP-B125E RF Switch Module Figure 3-103: R&S OSP-B125E...
Page 122: R&S Osp-B125H Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B126 RF Switch Module 3.45 R&S OSP-B125H RF Switch Module Figure 3-104: R&S OSP-B125H The failsafe three-slot (triple-width) module R&S OSP-B125H (order no. 1515.5540.40) is based on the module B125. The only difference is the frequency range from DC to 40 GHz, with terminated PC 2.92 (female) connectors.
Page 123 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B126 RF Switch Module Note: Mind the torque limit recommendation of 56 N·cm for SMA connectors. The relays operate independently from each other. The terminal port is labeled with C (common), the other relay ports are labeled with numbers. The relay type is monostable (or "failsafe open").
Page 124: R&S Osp-B127 Rf Ssr Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B127 RF SSR Module Figure 3-107: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 125 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B127 RF SSR Module After a reset, SSRs automatically go to the default state (control voltage = logical 0) with an RF connection from C to NC, while NO is not connected to C. To disconnect NC and connect C to NO, an SSR must be activated (control voltage = logical 1).
Page 126: R&S Osp-B128 Rf Ssr Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B128 RF SSR Module 3.48 R&S OSP-B128 RF SSR Module Figure 3-111: R&S OSP-B128 with connectors of each relay in a horizontal line (flat relay design) Left and center = Version 1505.4734.13 with three SP6T relays Right = Version 1505.4734.12 with two SP6T relays The one-slot...
Page 127 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B128 RF SSR Module Figure 3-112: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B128 (here: 3 relays) In the module version with 1 SP6T relay, the relays K2 and K3 are not available. In the module version with 2 SP6T relays, the relay K3 is not available. Figure 3-113: Representation of the module with 1 SP6T relay on the control screen Figure 3-114: Representation of the module with 2 SP6T relays on the control screen User Manual 1178.7100.02 ─...
Page 128: R&S Osp-B129 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B129 RF Switch Module Figure 3-115: Representation of the module with 3 SP6T relays on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 129 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B129 RF Switch Module The type of relays is monostable (or "failsafe"), hence, with no voltage applied, an RF connection is provided from C to NC, while NO is not connected to C ("Pos = 0"). To disconnect NC and connect C to NO ("Pos = 1"), a continuous voltage must be applied to the relay.
Page 130: R&S Osp-B129E Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B129E RF Switch Module Figure 3-118: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 131: R&S Osp-B131 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B131 RF Switch Module Pinout and block diagram of the module R&S OSP-B129E are the same as in Fig- 3-117, and the control screen representation is the same as in Figure 3-118. 3.51 R&S OSP-B131 RF Switch Module Figure 3-120: R&S OSP-B131 The one-slot module...
Page 132 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B131 RF Switch Module Figure 3-121: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B131 Figure 3-122: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155.
Page 133: R&S Osp-B132 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B132 RF Switch Module 3.52 R&S OSP-B132 RF Switch Module Figure 3-123: R&S OSP-B132 The two-slot (double-width) module R&S OSP-B132 (order no. 1505.4757.02) consists of 6 failsafe electromechanical SPDT relays, frequency range DC to 12.4 GHz, with non-terminated N (female) connectors.
Page 134 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B132 RF Switch Module Figure 3-124: Pinout and block diagram of RF switch module R&S OSP-B132 Figure 3-125: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155.
Page 135: R&S Osp-B133 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B133 RF Switch Module 3.53 R&S OSP-B133 RF Switch Module Figure 3-126: R&S OSP-B133 The one-slot module R&S OSP-B133 (order no. 1528.3157.02) consists of 1 failsafe (open) electromechanical SP6T relay, frequency range DC to 12.4 GHz, with non-ter- minated N (female) connectors.
Page 136: R&S Osp-B136 Rf Switch Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B136 RF Switch Module Figure 3-128: Representation of the module on the control screen For operation, see Chapter 4, "Operation", on page 147 and Chapter 5, "Functions", on page 155. For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands.
Page 137 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B136 RF Switch Module ● When a DPDT relay is not activated (no voltage applied to the relay) and after a reset, the terminals 1 + 2 and 3 + 4 are connected. The user interface (control screen / "WebGUI") labels this state as "Pos = 0".
Page 138: R&S Osp-B142 Rf Ssr Power Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module For remote control, refer to the chapters Remote Operation Commands. For an example, see on page 253. ROUTe:CLOSe 3.55 R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module Figure 3-132: R&S OSP-B142, with up to 3 DP3T relays in horizontal lines (flat relay design) Left = Version .03 with 3 DP3T relays and no terminations = Version .11 with 1 DP3T relay and 2 external 50 Ω...
Page 139 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module The R&S OSP automatically recognizes the relays installed in the R&S OSP-B142. The user interface displays these relays as DP3T (version .03) or SPDTs (versions .11 to .13). The following diagram explains the difference between the switching schemes of mod- ule R&S OSP-B142: Figure 3-133: SPDT (terminated) and DP3T (non-terminated) switching schemes 1 = SPDT, not activated, C switched to P2, P1 is terminated with 50 Ω...
Page 140 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module ● When the relay is not activated (control voltage = logical 0) and after a reset, the relay automatically falls back to its default state. In this state, the ports P1 - 50 Ω and P2 - C are connected.
Page 141 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B142 RF SSR Power Module = Normally closed port, labeled as P2 on the module, see "SCPI parameter for reset state" on page 141 = Normally open port, labeled as P1 on the module Left = In all relays, C is connected to NC, while the NO port is connected to the module's left 50 Ω port Right = In all relays, C is connected to NO, while the NC port is connected to the module's right 50 Ω...
Page 142: R&S Osp-B200R Remote Control Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B200R Remote Control Module 3.56 R&S OSP-B200R Remote Control Module Figure 3-137: R&S OSP-B200R The one-slot module R&S OSP-B200R (order no. 1528.3140.02/.04) serves exclu- sively for controlling 1 or 2 other modules in a R&S OSP-B200S2 satellite switch unit.
Page 143 ® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B200R Remote Control Module The purpose of a satellite system is operating switch modules that are located far away from the switch unit, for example inside an anechoic chamber. In this scenario, the non-conductive fiber-optic link, which can be easily fed through the shielding, avoids electromagnetic interference.
Page 144: R&S Osp-B171H Rf Digital Attenuators Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B171H RF Digital Attenuators Module 3.57 R&S OSP-B171H RF Digital Attenuators Module Figure 3-140: R&S OSP-B171H (left with 2, center and right with 4 attenuators) The one-slot module R&S OSP-B171H (order no. 1528.1577.42/.44) consists of 2 or 4 solid-state digital attenuators with PC 2.92 (female) connectors for the frequency range 9 kHz to 40 GHz.
Page 145: R&S Osp-B300M Touchscreen Module
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-B300M Touchscreen Module In the module version .42 with 2 attenuators, the attenuators A3 and A4 are not availa- ble. Figure 3-142: Representations of the module on the control screen (left: version .42, right: ver- sion .45) Attenuation levels The solid-state attenuators are 4-bit digital attenuator devices, allowing to set attenua- tion levels in 16 steps, from 0 to 15.
Page 146: R&S Osp-Pm-I Power Sensor Integration
® Modules R&S R&S OSP-PM-I Power Sensor Integration 3.59 R&S OSP-PM-I Power Sensor Integration Figure 3-143: R&S OSP-PM-I module R&S OSP-PM-I (order no. 1515.5985.02) allows integrating a power sen- sor into an R&S OSP switch unit. The module has an N-type feedthrough connector and a USB connector, both mounted in the module's front panel.
Page 147: Operation
® Operation R&S How to Work with a Switch Unit 4 Operation Here is an overview of using the R&S OSP and various interaction methods. ● How to Work with a Switch Unit................147 ● Instrument Control....................148 ● Connection....................149 ●...
Page 148: Instrument Control
® Operation R&S Instrument Control NC = "Normally closed" switch position NO = "Normally open" switch position = Common terminal of the SPDT relay In this simple example, the two signal paths for the first and second test step are: ●...
Page 149: Lan Connection
® Operation R&S LAN Connection ● External keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to the front panel's USB and HDMI ports as in Figure 2-13 ● "WebGUI" (= graphical user interface in a web browser) ● Remote control of instrument functions with RC commands in SCPI format Also, the user interface offers a...
Page 150: Operation In Interconnection Mode
® Operation R&S Operation in Interconnection Mode 8. Enter the host name of your primary switch unit into the address bar of your browser. For example, enter osp320-101357 (without additional characters). Note that you can also enter a switch unit's IP address into the browser's address bar, instead of the host name.
Page 151 ® Operation R&S Operation in Interconnection Mode Figure 4-2: Example of a primary switch unit and 3 groups of secondary devices in a LAN setup 1 = Frame F01 = Primary switch unit 2 = Frame F02 = Secondary device 1 3 = Frame F03 = Secondary device 2 4 = Frame F04 = Secondary device 3 5 = Frame F05 = Secondary device 4...
Page 152 ® Operation R&S Operation in Interconnection Mode ● If you want to work with a switch unit that is in secondary state, but you have no access to the primary switch unit, you can proceed as follows: – In your secondary switch unit, go to the "Main" menu –...
Page 153 ® Operation R&S Operation in Interconnection Mode The primary switch unit dominates ● Module Operation, Path Switching Configuration are locked in the user interfa- ces of all secondary devices. Instead, all modules and paths are controlled from the primary device's user interface. ●...
Page 154: Virtual Mode
® Operation R&S Trigger Mode 4.5 Virtual Mode Access: Configuration > General > Virtual Mode The virtual mode allows configuring frames, modules, signal paths and output channel patterns without any modules and secondary switch units being physically present. Or if the modules are present, in virtual mode you can play around without actually switch- ing any relays or channels.
Page 155: Functions
® Functions R&S Main 5 Functions This chapter explains how to control the functions of the R&S OSP via the user inter- face. For access to a function, tap or click its icon on the display or external monitor. In an interconnection setup, most functions are only available in the primary switch unit.
Page 156: Main
® Functions R&S Main Figure 5-1: Main page Some of this information depends on your settings: ● "Device Type", the model of your switch unit (either R&S OSP220 or R&S OSP230 or R&S OSP320) ● "Hostname" of this device, see Device Information ●...
Page 157: Main Context Functions
® Functions R&S Main Figure 5-3: Error icon on top of the main page This button (with messages, warning or error icon) is a shortcut for displaying errors, warnings and other messages, as described in "Device Messages" on page 161. Device Information This button in the "Main"...
Page 158 ® R&S Functions Main The following context functions are available: Reset All Switches...................... 158 Device Information...................... 159 └ Software Options Overview................160 Device Messages......................161 Maintenance........................162 └ Update Firmware Version................163 └ Enter License Key..................163 └ Device Cleanup.....................164 Reset All Switches Access: "Main"...
Page 159 ® R&S Functions Main Device Information Access: "Main" > "Context Menu" > "Device Information" Displays more device information than on the main page. Clicking the info button the top right corner of the main page opens the same dialog: The following information is displayed: ●...
Page 160 ® Functions R&S Main ● "Secondary Devices", lists interconnected secondary switch units controlled by the primary switch unit For direct access to the interconnection settings at Configuration > Interconnection, click the "Interconn." button: ● "Hardware" – "Part Number" (= order no.) –...
Page 161 ® R&S Functions Main Displays a list of all licenses for software options that you have deactivated, that have expired, or that have become invalid due to system date manipulation. ● "Used Deactivation Keys" Displays a list of all deactivated software-option licenses, containing the following deactivation key information: option description, part number, creation date, license key, deactivation response and customer order number.
Page 162 ® R&S Functions Main ● A remote control module R&S OSP-B200R was detected, but without a connected satellite unit R&S OSP-B200S2 ● No module was detected in a connected satellite unit "Other Messages" are notifications of events that typically do not interfere with normal operation, for example: ●...
Page 163 ® R&S Functions Main Figure 5-5: Path selection functions in the path switching context menu These "Maintenance" functions are available also in the Configuration > Context > Maintenance menu. Update Firmware Version ← Maintenance Access: "Main" > "Context Menu" > "Maintenance" > "Update Firmware Version" Allows updating the firmware to a new version or starting the switch unit with a different firmware version, if available in the internal storage.
Page 164 ® R&S Functions Main The option is immediately active, without a restart of the switch unit, while the activa- tion key is labeled as used. This key cannot be used anymore. After clicking "OK", a dialog shows the installed license key and confirms that it is active.
Page 165 ® Functions R&S Main The "Device Cleanup" dialog offers the following functions (some of which require expanding the dialogs and scrolling down the screen): ● "Factory Reset" Performs all operations described below. ● "Configuration Cleanup" Performs all the following operations. Alternatively, select these operations individually: –...
Page 166: Module Operation
® Functions R&S Module Operation 5.2 Module Operation The module operation dialog serves for switching selecting relays and output channels in individual modules. Note the difference between running the switch unit in physical mode or virtual mode: Figure 5-7: The module operation dialog (right: in Virtual Mode, which also allows editing) In this dialog, you can hide or expand the modules of each frame by clicking the frame entry.
Page 167 ® Functions R&S Module Operation Module views are disabled, when the Trigger is activated. ● Individual module operation in the right-hand dialog in Figure 5-8 is described in section "Switching Relays and Channels" on page 170. ● If you see the interaction dialog of one switch module (as on the right in Fig- 5-8), click the "Module Operation"...
Page 168: Configuration
® Functions R&S Module Operation Figure 5-10: Module information dialog including cycle counter values (can be seen by scrolling down) The "Edit Frames" button with the dark pencil icon is available only in Virtual Mode. It opens the following frame editing dialog: Figure 5-11: The Edit Frames button (dark pencil icon) gives access to editing all virtual modules In this dialog, you can add modules (see below), delete...
Page 169 ® Functions R&S Module Operation Figure 5-12: The Edit Module button (bright pencil icon) opens a virtual configuration dialog In this dialog, you can edit the correlation, which module type is virtually assigned to which module connector. The "Add" button with the plus icon opens the following dialog for adding a module in the virtual mode: Figure 5-13: The Add button (plus icon) opens a similar virtual configuration dialog In both the "Edit"...
Page 170 ® Functions R&S Module Operation You can select the module type from the whole list of available modules. But you can select only a module connector that is not yet occupied by another mod- ule. If no more connectors are available in this frame, the selection dialog shows the following message: Figure 5-15: No more module connectors available (in virtual mode) Editing in virtual mode, only...
Page 171: General
® Functions R&S Module Operation A = SPDT relay, top icon in deactivated state, lower icon activated B = DPDT relay, top icon in deactivated state, lower icon activated C = SP6T relay, terminal position 6 is activated D = SP8T relay, terminal position 4 is activated E = Output channel, top icon in deactivated state, lower icon activated Generally, items marked in blue color in the user interface are active.
Page 172 ® Functions R&S Module Operation ble components such as SP6T or SP8T relays. Switching such relays always involves selecting one terminal port to be connected to the common port. For switching relays and output channels, the "Selection" button (orange, described below) must not be active.
Page 173 ® Functions R&S Module Operation If at least one relay or channel is selected, even if it is not part of the currently visible module dialog, the "Items Selected" indicator icon is highlighted in orange. This icon is marked by a green circle in the far right top corner of Figure 5-19.
Page 174 ® R&S Functions Module Operation Path Selection......................175 └ Show As List....................176 └ Load From Existing Path................176 └ Select All....................... 176 └ Deselect All....................177 Virtual Configuration....................178 └ Export Virtual Configuration................179 └ Import Virtual Configuration................180 └ Delete Virtual Configuration File..............
Page 175 ® R&S Functions Module Operation To disable the lock mode, click the "Lock Mode" button again: Remote command: CONFigure:LOCK:MODE Reset All Switches Access: "Module Operation" > "Context Menu" > "Reset All Switches" Same function as in the Main > Context menu and in the Path Switching >...
Page 176 ® R&S Functions Module Operation Use the following group of functions to manage your selection of relays and I/O chan- nels for defining paths. Figure 5-23: Path selection functions in the module operation context menu Note that the functions available in this context menu depend on your selections in the "Module Operation"...
Page 177 ® R&S Functions Module Operation Figure 5-24: When you Select All, the Items Selected indicator is highlighted In the "Module Operation" dialog of each individual module, all relays and output chan- nels are selected and the "Items Selected" indicator is highlighted: Figure 5-25: All items (here: relays) selected in a module's operation dialog Note that the state of the "Selection"...
Page 178 ® Functions R&S Module Operation Deselects all relays and channels in all modules of all frames, but does not change any switching states. Figure 5-26: When you Deselect All, the Items Selected indicator is not highlighted As in Select All, clicking "Deselect All" does not change the state of the "Selection" button.
Page 179 ® R&S Functions Module Operation Export Virtual Configuration ← Virtual Configuration Access: "Module Operation" > List view > "Edit Frames" > "Context Menu" > "Export Virtual Configuration" Saves the current configuration of virtual frames (primary and secondary switch units) and modules to a non-volatile file on the primary switch unit. This feature helps to avoid losing configuration information.
Page 180 ® R&S Functions Module Operation Import Virtual Configuration ← Virtual Configuration Access: "Module Operation" > List view > "Edit Frames" > "Context Menu" > "Import Virtual Configuration" Prerequisite: the data of a previously saved export must be available. Loads a configuration of virtual frames (primary and secondary switch units) and mod- ules from a selected file into the switch unit’s internal volatile memory.
Page 181: Path Switching
® R&S Functions Path Switching Delete Virtual Configuration File ← Virtual Configuration Access: "Module Operation" > List view > "Edit Frames" > "Context Menu" > "Delete Virtual Configuration File" Deletes a selected virtual configuration file. Proceed as described in the section "Export Virtual Configuration"...
Page 182 ® Functions R&S Path Switching "Path C" in Figure 5-28 is labeled as "Not Switchable!", which indicates a difference between the target states specified in a path definition and the available hardware for realizing these states. This difference can have the following typical causes: ●...
Page 183 ® Functions R&S Path Switching Switch Path To switch a path, click the "Switch Path" button . The firmware sets all relays and output channels, which are selected in this path's definition, to their defined states. ● If a path is labeled as "Not Switchable!", you cannot switch it. For an explanation, see below Figure 5-28.
Page 184 ® Functions R&S Path Switching Confirm with "OK" or "Cancel" the deletion. The "Rename" button opens a dialog for editing the name of this path. For editing, you can use the on-screen keyboard, an external keyboard connected to the switch unit, or a keyboard connected to your computer, when you use the R&S OSP in a LAN.
Page 185 ® Functions R&S Path Switching Figure 5-30: Path definition information dialog To close this dialog, click the "Back" button Manage path selection: Only available, if you have selected at least one relay or output channel, as in Fig- 5-19, for example. Figure 5-31: Path Switching dialog with existing paths and option for saving a new path With selected items, the selection indicator is active, see Selection...
Page 186 ® Functions R&S Path Switching mand ROUTe:PATH[:DEFine], which is equivalent to the button "Save As New Path". When you click this button, a dialog opens to let you enter a name for this path. For the path name, only the characters available in the virtual keyboard are permitted. You can quit entering the name with the cancel button or confirm the entered name with the OK button...
Page 187 ® Functions R&S Path Switching This button is a shortcut for Path Switching > "Context Menu" > Path Selection > Dese- lect All. The buttons "Replace This Path" and "Add New Path Below" appear in the line of an individual path, if you click the More button of this path while a selection is available: Figure 5-32: When items are selected, the More button gives access to special option buttons...
Page 188 ® Functions R&S Path Switching Empty path switching dialog If no path is defined, the "Path Switching" dialog looks "empty" like in one of the follow- ing screenshots: Figure 5-33: Not path definitions available ... Left = ... and no relays or output channels selected Right = ...
Page 189 ® R&S Functions Path Switching The following "Path Switching" context functions are available: Reset All Switches...................... 189 Delete All Paths......................189 Export/Import Paths....................189 └ Export Paths....................190 └ Import Paths....................191 └ Delete Path Export File................. 192 Path Selection......................192 └ Show As List....................
Page 190 ® R&S Functions Path Switching Figure 5-35: Path export / import functions in the path switching context menu Export Paths ← Export/Import Paths Access: "Path Switching" > "Context Menu" > "Export/Import Paths" > "Export Paths" Saves all currently configured path definitions to a file on the primary switch unit's com- pact flash memory in the SD card slot.
Page 191 ® R&S Functions Path Switching "Device" Selects the storage device. Per default, if no external USB storage device is connected, the storage device is the "Internal Storage", which is the primary switch unit's flash memory in the SD card slot. If there is an external USB storage device, it becomes the default stor- age device.
Page 192 ® R&S Functions Path Switching "Device" Selects the switch unit's "Internal Storage" (= default) or an external USB storage device. An external USB storage device is only availa- ble, if it is connected to one of the USB ports on the front or rear panel of the R&S OSP.
Page 193 ® R&S Functions Path Switching Show As List ← Path Selection Access: "Path Switching" > "Context Menu" > "Path Selection" > "Show As List" Only available, if at least one relay or channel is selected, as in Figure 5-19, for exam- ple.
Page 194 ® Functions R&S Path Switching ● Selects (highlights) all relays and output channels that are included in the definition of this path Hence, do not confuse this function with switching a path, which just sets the defined relays and channels to the target states. When you load a path and then go to the Module Operation dialog, all modules are dis-...
Page 195: Configuration
® R&S Functions Configuration Note: The loading function is a useful tool in defining a path similar to an existing path. It allows making dedicated modifications in a path definition, while keeping all other selections and switching states. After making such modifications, save the new path definition under a new path name. Select All ←...
Page 196 ® Functions R&S Configuration Table 5-1: Configuration menu, left: with Trigger option (R&S OSP-K100), right: without Trigger option Trigger configuration available with software option The R&S OSP switch units are equipped with trigger input connectors (BNC, see Fig- 2-16) and prepared for the software trigger option R&S OSP-K100. Firmware ver- sions below version 2.00 do not support this trigger option.
Page 197 ® Functions R&S Configuration Figure 5-41: "General" tab of the "Configuration" menu ("Trigger" option not activated) The "General" configuration tab has the following functions (some of which require scrolling down the screen): Switch-On Reset......................197 Switch-On Action......................198 └ Path.......................198 Path Info........................198 Customer Text......................
Page 198: Switch-On Reset
® Functions R&S Configuration Switch-On Action Specifies, if a path is switched after booting the R&S OSP. The following options are available: "None" The R&S OSP switches no path at instrument startup. "Switch Path" Upon booting, the R&S OSP switches the path specified in the Path field.
Page 199: Module Check
® Functions R&S Configuration Module Check Enables or disables checking for any hardware module changes when starting the switch unit. Note: At startup, the firmware always checks the available hardware modules. But only if the "Module Check" function is enabled, it checks whether the currently available modules differ from the previously available modules.
Page 200: Status Display Period
® Functions R&S Configuration Figure 5-42: Module operation overview with information on legacy module numbers Red frames = Compatibility mode available only for modules on buses M01 to M03 Blue circles = Compatibility mode not available ("n/a") for modules on other buses, e.g. M04 Hence, due to the syntax restrictions of the legacy units, remote control commands in compatibility mode are restricted to module buses M01 to M03.
Page 201: Virtual Mode
® Functions R&S Configuration Select from the following times: 30 minutes (= default), 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours or 8 hours. When you change the time setting while the status display is off, it is activated. After setting the time, the display remains active until it switches off after the selected time period.
Page 202 ® Functions R&S Configuration ● Only available for the Manual Trigger function and for input trigger signals at the following connectors: Figure 5-44: Trigger connectors 1 = BNC [Trigger A] for input, only 2 = BNC [Trigger B] for reset input (and prepared for future trigger output functions) 3 = D-Sub 9 (only on rear of R&S OSP320) = [TRIGGER] input only for Addressed trigger...
Page 203 ® Functions R&S Configuration The time sequences in relay triggering can be described according to the following brief overview (for more details, refer to the data sheet): Figure 5-46: Relay trigger timing overview = Time axis (logarithmic) = Voltage level (trigger control signal, output of switched relay) = External trigger command or Manual Trigger...
Page 204 ® Functions R&S Configuration ● Triggering system active and ready for events: both LEDs are green ● Triggering system active and incoming trigger event: [Trigger A]-LED is red during approximately 0.5 s, then it returns to green ● Triggering system active and incoming reset event: [Trigger B]-LED is red during approximately 1 s, then it returns to green The "Trigger Activation"...
Page 205 ® Functions R&S Configuration ● In active trigger state, the dialog shows the trigger events counter: ● Also, this section displays the "Minimum Trigger Interval" in units of seconds, which is derived from the data-sheet specifications of the modules and relays used in the configured paths.
Page 206 ® Functions R&S Configuration Figure 5-47: Path switching functionalities of the different trigger types Single = The triggered path remains active as described below Toggle A-B = Each trigger event switches from one path to the other Sequenced = Each trigger event switches to the next path in the sequence, unless reaching the last path or sending a "Sequence Reset"...
Page 207 ® Functions R&S Configuration When you activate the trigger, the next incoming trigger event switches "Path A". Each following trigger event toggles from the currently switched path to the other path. Note: After the 2 trigger event, your relays are not necessarily in the same state as before the 1 trigger event.
Page 208 ® Functions R&S Configuration Select a path in each path selection box. Note that changing the "Address Count" resets all path selection boxes. Activation: When you activate the trigger, the next incoming valid and stable trigger event switches the addressed path, as described in the following: ●...
Page 209 ® Functions R&S Configuration The "Trigger Slope" setting is not available, if the "Trigger Type" is Addressed. ● "Termination" of the trigger signal RF cable Terminate the trigger line with 50 ohms at one switch unit. To do so, terminate it either at the primary switch unit (in the absence of secondary switch units) or typi- cally at the last secondary switch unit (if available).
Page 210 ® Functions R&S Configuration 5.4.3 Network Configures the network (LAN) parameters and settings of the primary switch unit. See also Chapter 4.3, "LAN Connection", on page 149. There are no remote control (RC) commands available for modifying the network set- tings of a switch unit.
Page 211 ® Functions R&S Configuration Edit Enables or disables changing the "Address Model". If the "Address Model" is "Static", the "Edit" button also enables editing the address details below the "Address Model" field. Address Model Selects the network management protocol. Two options are available: ●...
Page 212 ® Functions R&S Configuration ● In "Auto DHCP" mode, you can enable "Automatic DNS" to let the DHCP server specify the DNS automatically, or disable "Automatic DNS" to enter the DNS man- ually. ● In "Static" mode, you must enter the DNS manually. DNS Server Specifies the domain name system.
Page 213 ® Functions R&S Configuration More To get more options for handling a secondary switch unit, click the "More" button (dots icon) . When you click this button in the line of an existing secondary switch unit, the following option buttons are shown for this switch unit: Figure 5-50: The More button (dots icon) gives access to the option buttons of a secondary switch unit To hide the option buttons without further action, click the secondary switch unit's entry...
Page 214 ® Functions R&S Configuration Remote command: CONFigure:FRAMe:ADD CONFigure:FRAMe:INSert CONFigure:FRAMe[:DEFine] Delete The "Delete" button deletes this secondary switch unit from the list of frames. When you click the button, the firmware brings up the message "Do you really want to delete the configuration of secondary device Fxx?" (where Fxx is the frame ID). Confirm with "OK"...
Page 215 ® R&S Functions Configuration – Maintenance ● "Configuration" > "Network" view > "Context Menu" – Maintenance ● "Configuration" > "Interconnection" view > "Context Menu" – Delete All Secondary Devices – Export/Import Interconnection – Maintenance These selections bring up one of the following dialogs: Note that the functions available in this "Context Menu"...
Page 216: Backup Device
® R&S Functions Configuration Backup Device ← Backup/Restore Access: "Configuration" > "General" tab > "Context Menu" > "Backup/Restore" > "Backup Device" Saves the full set of your configurations to a selected backup file. The backup includes all available device settings, path definitions and secondary switch unit definitions (both in physical and virtual mode) and the virtual module configurations.
Page 217: Restore Device
® R&S Functions Configuration "Device" Selects the storage device. Per default, if no external USB storage device is connected, the storage device is the "Internal Storage", which is the primary switch unit's flash memory in the SD card slot. If there is an external USB storage device, it becomes the default stor- age device.
Page 218: Delete Backup File
® R&S Functions Configuration To load the selected file, click the "OK" button in the top right corner of the dialog. Note: Risk of losing configurations. Your restoring action overwrites all current configu- rations in the switch unit’s internal volatile memory with the configurations in the impor- ted file.
Page 219: Maintenance
® R&S Functions Configuration To delete the selected file, click the "OK" button in the top right corner of the dialog. A warning comes up: "You have selected a backup file to delete. Do you really want to proceed?" Confirm with "OK" or "Cancel" the deletion. If there is no ".backup"...
Page 220: Export/Import Trigger
® R&S Functions Configuration These maintenance functions "Update Firmware Version", "Enter License Key" and "Device Cleanup" are available also in the Main Context Functions, described in its section "Maintenance" on page 162. Export/Import Trigger Access: "Configuration" > "Trigger" tab > "Context Menu" > "Export/Import Trigger" Provides functions for exporting and importing trigger configurations and for deleting previously saved trigger configuration files.
Page 221: Import Trigger Configuration
® R&S Functions Configuration "Device" Selects the storage device. Per default, if no external USB storage device is connected, the storage device is the "Internal Storage", which is the primary switch unit's flash memory in the SD card slot. If there is an external USB storage device, it becomes the default stor- age device.
Page 222: Delete Trigger Configuration File
® R&S Functions Configuration Note: Risk of losing trigger settings. Your importing action overwrites all current trigger settings in the switch unit’s internal volatile memory with the settings in the imported file. To avoid losing current trigger settings, consider saving these settings for later refer- ence by Export Trigger Configuration, before you import different trigger settings.
Page 223: Delete All Secondary Devices
® R&S Functions Configuration Remote command: TRIGger:IMPort:DELete TRIGger:IMPort:DELete:ALL Delete All Secondary Devices Access: "Configuration" > "Interconnection" tab > "Context Menu" > "Delete All Secon- dary Devices" Only available, if at least 1 secondary switch unit is configured, and if you have selected the Interconnection tab in the "Configuration"...
Page 224: Import Interconnection
® R&S Functions Configuration To save the file, click the "OK" button in the top right corner of the dialog. "Device" Selects the storage device. Per default, if no external USB storage device is connected, the storage device is the "Internal Storage", which is the primary switch unit's flash memory in the SD card slot.
Page 225: Delete Interconnection Export File
® R&S Functions Configuration Prerequisite: the data of a previously exported interconnection configuration must be available. Loads an interconnection configuration from a selected export file into the switch unit’s internal volatile memory. The file includes the definitions of all secondary switch units in your interconnection setup (both in physical and virtual mode).
Page 226 ® Functions R&S Configuration Prerequisite: the data of a previously exported interconnection configuration must be available. To delete the selected file, click the "OK" button in the top right corner of the dialog. A warning comes up: "You have selected an interconnection configuration file to delete. Do you really want to proceed?"...
Page 227: Application Examples
® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103 6 Application Examples ● Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103............... 227 ● Applications of Module R&S OSP-B104............... 231 ● Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114..............235 6.1 Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103 Figure 6-1: R&S OSP-B103 R&S OSP-B103 Digital I/O Module with 16 input/output ports can be used to con- nect additional relays to the R&S OSP.
Page 228 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103 Table 6-1: Brief specifications of preferred relay models Switch type Maximum frequency Coil voltage / current Recommended model SPDT failsafe 18 GHz 24 .. 28 V DC / max 200 mA Radiall 570 413 000 SP6T failsafe 18 GHz...
Page 229 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103 Relay No. Position Creating a path configuration 1. Start the R&S OSP. The touchscreen, an external display or your browser shows the user interface. 2. In the Module Operation dialog, select module R&S OSP-B103. 3.
Page 230 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B103 10. In the dialog that opens, enter the path name Path-1. The path is stored in the switch unit's volatile memory. It can be switched now via the "Path Switching" dialog in the user interface or via remote control commands, for example, from R&S EMC32 or R&S ELEKTRA, by calling "Path-1".
Page 231: Applications Of Module R&S Osp-B104
® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B104 6.1.3 Output Ports of R&S OSP-B103 Each output channel is designed as a MOS-FET (open drain) that leaves the channel's pin on high impedance in the inactive state. When activated, the FET switches the pin to internal ground.
Page 232 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B104 Table 6-2: Brief specifications of preferred relay models Model Switch Maximum RF connectors Operating Power rating type frequency voltage Spinner BN 640082 DPDT 2 GHz 4 × 1 ⅝" EIA (f) 230 V AC 7 kW at 1 GHz Spinner...
Page 233 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B104 Wire jumpers (bridges) within relay connectors ● The interface connectors for BN512690C0002 must provide bridges between pins 6 & 20 and 12 & 14 and 13 & 17 on the relay side (also bridging pins 8 & 9 at the R&S OSP-B104).
Page 234 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B104 If the interlock loop is closed, an internal relay bridges the pins 8 and 14 of the [IN / OUT] connector. Connect these pins to your power amplifier's interlock input. If the interlock-monitored door is opened, or if a power relay is turning (hence, not being in a safe position), this circuit shuts down RF power.
Page 235: Applications Of Module R&S Osp-B114
® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 6.3 Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 Figure 6-7: R&S OSP-B114 R&S OSP-B114 EMS Test Control Module is designed for applications in small or medium systems for electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) tests. The module fulfills the following tasks: ●...
Page 236 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 6.3.1 Typical EMS Tests System Setup with R&S OSP-B114 Figure 6-8: Example of an EMS tests system setup with switching functions Device in the setup Task of the R&S OSP switch unit Switching the output of one generator to one out of three power amplifiers, for Signal generator example:...
Page 237 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 6.3.2 Switching a Signal Generator with R&S OSP-B114 The module R&S OSP-B114 has a terminated solid-state SPDT relay with SMA con- nectors. Only if your power amplifiers have no interlock security loop, as described in Chap- ter 6.3.3, "Interlock Circuitry with R&S OSP-B114",...
Page 238 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 Figure 6-10: Interlock wiring with module R&S OSP-B114 6.3.4 I/O Ports of R&S OSP-B114 The module R&S OSP-B114 offers 4 input channels and 4 output channels. You can use these I/Os for any application-specific purpose, for example for monitoring addi- tional door contacts (IN) and for remote control of antenna position and polarization (OUT).
Page 239 ® Application Examples R&S Applications of Module R&S OSP-B114 Output current limits ● The output ports can draw a maximum of 200 mA, each. ● The R&S OSP can supply a maximum current of 600 mA to all OUT ports together. ●...
Page 240: Remote Operation
® Remote Operation R&S 7 Remote Operation Besides operating the R&S OSP interactively, using the graphical interface on the touchscreen or in a web browser, you can also control the switch unit by SCPI com- mands from a remote PC. For the available commands, see Chapter 8, "RC Com- mands", on page 246.
Page 241 ® Remote Operation R&S "Read / Write" = Enter your SCPI command and send it with "Write", "Read" or "Query" "Remote / Local Control" = Select "GTL" (goto local), "GTR" (goto remote) or "LLO" (local lock-out) "Protocol" = Select "To Window" to see the protocol at "STDOUT" > "INTERACTIVE" Only switch units that are in "Single"...
Page 242 ® Remote Operation R&S Figure 7-3: Most context functions are disabled during remote operation Left = Switch unit is in local operation state Right = Switch unit is in remote operation state During remote operation, you cannot execute the following tasks in the user interface: ●...
Page 243: Long And Short Form
® Remote Operation R&S Optional Keywords Commands are program messages that a controller (e.g. a PC) sends to an instrument or software. Commands operate an instrument's functions ('setting commands' or 'event commands') and request information ('query commands'). Some commands only work either way (setting only, query only), others work both ways (setting and query).
Page 244: Scpi Parameters
® Remote Operation R&S SCPI Parameters 7.3 SCPI Parameters Many commands feature one or more parameters. If a command supports more than one parameter, these parameters are separated by a comma. ● Querying Numeric Values..................244 ● Boolean.........................244 ● Character Strings....................
Page 245 ® Remote Operation R&S SCPI Parameters The ASCII character # introduces the data block. The next number indicates how many of the following digits describe the length of the data block. For example, in a string that starts with "#45168", the 4 digits after the number 4 indicate the length to be 5168 bytes.
Page 246: Rc Commands
® RC Commands R&S 8 RC Commands The remote control (RC) commands described in this chapter enable operating the R&S OSP in a remote environment. As a prerequisite, have the operative switch unit set up for remote operation in a network, as described in Chapter 2.3.1.3, "Remote Operation by SCPI Commands",...
Page 247: Common Commands
® RC Commands R&S Common Commands ● DIAGnostic Commands..................290 ● Legacy System Commands from R&S OSP1x0........... 293 ● List of Remote Commands..................296 8.1 Common Commands Common commands are described in the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. These commands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devi- ces.
Page 248 ® RC Commands R&S Common Commands Returns the contents of the event status register in decimal form and then sets the reg- ister to zero. Return values: <Contents> Range: 0 to 255 Usage: Query only *IDN? Identification Returns the instrument identification. Usage: Query only *OPC...
Page 249 ® RC Commands R&S Common Commands Resets the status registers. *RST Reset Sets the instrument to a defined default status. The default settings are indicated in the description of commands. Usage: Setting only Manual operation: "Reset All Switches" on page 158 "Path Info"...
Page 250: System Commands
® RC Commands R&S SYSTem Commands Currently not implemented. Return values: <ErrorCode> integer > 0 (in decimal format) An error occurred. No errors occurred. Usage: Query only *WAI Wait to continue Prevents servicing of the subsequent commands until all preceding commands have been executed and all signals have settled (see also command synchronization and *OPC).
Page 251 ® RC Commands R&S SYSTem Commands Manual operation: "Device Messages" on page 161 "Trigger Activation" on page 203 SYSTem:ERRor:ALL? Queries the error/event queue for all unread items and removes them from the queue. The response is a comma separated list of error number and a short description of the error in FIFO order.
Page 252: Route Commands
® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands Example: SYST:HELP:SYNT? "ROUT:CLOS" Response: "ROUTe:CLOSe[?] <expression>|<string>" Usage: Query only SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax:ALL? Returns a string, separated by "\n", with all implemented SCPI commands and their parameter types. Types are, e.g., block data, boolean, char data, expression, integer, numeric value, string.
Page 253 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands ..................257 ROUTe:PATH:DELete[:NAME] ....................257 ROUTe:PATH:DELete:ALL ..................... 258 ROUTe:PATH:EXPort ...................... 258 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort ..................259 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:CATalog? ..................260 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:DELete ..................260 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:DELete:ALL .......................260 ROUTe:ATTenuation ......................261 ROUTe:PHASe ROUTe:CLOSe <channel list or path name> Sets or queries the state of selected relays or I/O channels. The query returns a "1"...
Page 254 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands a 3-digit state like the time. For details, refer to the description of the mod- delay ule. ● ee = 01 ... m (number of the element to be controlled in a module) The number of available elements depends on the module type. Examples are 01 to 06 for the 6 SPDT relays in module R&S OSP-B101 or 01 to 16 for the 16 output...
Page 255 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands Example: Query: ROUT:CLOS? (@F01M01(0301),F01M02(0602)) Response: 1,0 The return values "1,0" for this query command regarding the switch unit "F01" have the following meaning: "1": Yes, relay 1 of module M01 is in the queried state 3. "0": No, relay 2 of module M02 is not in the queried state 6.
Page 256 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands All new path definitions, which you made since the last startup, are lost, if you switch off the device by the rear on/off switch. The same holds true, if you switch off the device by pushing the front [PWR] key for more than 10 seconds, or if the firmware crashes.
Page 257 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands ROUTe:PATH:LAST? Queries the name of the previously switched path. If the previous switching action was based on + channel list string ROUTe:CLOSe (rather than a path name), the response is <Individual Settings>. After a *RST command, the response is <Reset State>.
Page 258 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands Before you delete all paths, we recommend using the command ROUTe:PATH: to query all currently defined path names. CATalog? Example: ROUT:PATH:DEL:ALL After sending this command, the query ROUTe:PATH: returns the response "" (= empty, no paths). CATalog? Usage: Event...
Page 259 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands legacy command is equivalent with ROUT:PATH:IMP. How- MMEM:LOAD:STATe ever, MMEM:LOAD:STATe does not support the parameter <import mode>, which is used with ROUT:PATH:IMP to specify keeping or replacing the path definitions (see below). Risk of losing settings: Note that this command overwrites all current path definitions in the switch unit’s inter- nal volatile memory with the path definitions in the loaded file.
Page 260 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands The command is equivalent with ROUT:PATH:IMP:CAT? MMEMory:CATalog? Return values: <list of filenames> Comma-separated list of filenames, each in quotation marks. Example: ROUT:PATH:IMP:CAT? Response: "pathsavrcl","mypathconfigs" Usage: Query only ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:DELete <delete filename> Risk of losing settings: Removes the specified path configuration file from the switch unit’s compact flash memory.
Page 261 ® RC Commands R&S ROUTe Commands Also, you can control attenuators by the standard command ROUTe:CLOSe, allowing joint control of attenuators and relays, and saving their target states in joint path defini- tions. Similar to ROUTe:CLOSe, the parameter <channel list> uses the following syntax: (@FxxMyy(sssee)) ●...
Page 262: Read Commands
® RC Commands R&S READ Commands Similar to ROUTe:CLOSe, the parameter <channel list> uses the following syntax: (@FxxMyy(sssee)) ● xx = 01, 02, 03,...,99 (frame ID in, e.g., switch unit name F01) ● yy = 01, 02, 03,...,20 (module ID in, e.g., slot position M02) ●...
Page 263 ® RC Commands R&S READ Commands ● R&S OSP-B104: 4 input channels ● R&S OSP-B114: 4 input channels The return value is a set of single integer decimal numbers that represent the state of all queried input channels per module. Each integer is in the range of 0 to 65535: ●...
Page 264 ® RC Commands R&S READ Commands Example: READ:IO:IN? (@F01M02,F02M05) Return value: 3,9 The 16-bit binary equivalents are 0000 0000 0000 0011 and 0000 0000 0000 1001. Hence, input channels 1 and 2 of module M02 in switch unit F01 and input channels 1 and 4 of module M05 in switch unit F02 are in high state.
Page 265 ® RC Commands R&S READ Commands The interlock of the queried module is in open state, no mea- surements can be made. The interlock of the queried module is in closed state, measure- ments can proceed normally. Example: READ:MOD:INT? (@F01M02) Return value "0": The interlock of module M02 in switch unit F01 is open.
Page 266: Configure Commands
® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Return values: <switch counts> The query returns a comma-separated string with a number for each relay or channel in the list, in the same order as the chan- nel list is specified. Example: READ:REL:OPER? (@F01M03(0001,0002,0003,0004)) Return value: 100,100,100,100 In their life, relays number 1 through 4 in module M03 of switch unit F01 each have closed and opened again a hundred times.
Page 267 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands ..................279 CONFigure:FRAMe:DELete:ALL .....................279 CONFigure:FRAMe:EXPort ....................280 CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort ................280 CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort:CATalog? ..................281 CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort:DELete ................281 CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort:DELete:ALL CONFigure:POWerup:RESet <state> Sets or queries the Power Up reset condition of switch modules with latching relays. This setting determines, how latching relays behave after booting the switch unit. Note that this command does NOT reset the module B104, which is designed for controlling external latching relays.
Page 268 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands The query returns the currently set switch-on action. Setting parameters: <path name> String parameter to specify the path name (see ROUTe:PATH[: DEFine]) of the path to be switched at power-up. If you specify a path name that does not exist, the command has no effect.
Page 269 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Example: Setting: CONF:MAIN:TEXT "EMC Test Rack 2" Writes the text EMC Test Rack 2 into the "Customer Information" field. Example: Setting: CONF:MAIN:TEXT "" Removes the "Customer Information" field from the "Main" page. Example: Query: CONF:MAIN:TEXT? Return string: "EMC Test Rack 2"...
Page 270 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Parameters for setting and query: <channel list> <expr> List of external transfer relays (connected to module R&S OSP- B104) and associated delay times to be set or queried. (@FxxMyy(sssee)) Defines the channel list for one relay with the following parame- ters: FxxMyy: as described in on page 253.
Page 271 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands For example, when you save the Interconnection definition file "settings-2018-10-25", it is saved as "settings-2018-10-25.backup". A query returns this filename as "settings-2018-10-25", only. Setting parameters: <backup filename> String parameter to specify the filename for the backup. Usage: Event Manual operation:...
Page 272 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Return values: <list of backup files> Comma-separated list of filenames, each in quotation marks. If no files exist, an empty string "" is returned. Example: CONF:ALL:REST:CAT? Response: "settings-2018-10-11","settings-2018-10-25" Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Restore Device" on page 217 CONFigure:ALL:RESTore:DELete <delete filename>...
Page 273 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Manual operation: "Delete Backup File" on page 218 CONFigure:COMPatible[:MODE] <state> Enables or disables backward compatibility of some currently available RC commands with the syntax of previous firmware versions, used for the legacy switch units of the R&S OSP1xx family: R&S OSP120, R&S OSP130 and R&S OSP150.
Page 274 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands 1 | ON Activates the virtual mode. 0 | OFF Deactivates the virtual mode. Example: Setting: CONF:VIRT 1 Activates the virtual mode. Example: Query: CONF:VIRT? Return value: 1 The virtual mode is activated. Manual operation: "Virtual Mode"...
Page 275 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands The current configuration is always saved automatically to the flash memory during the shutdown procedure and loaded at startup into the volatile memory. To save a specific configuration of all frames to a separate file on the switch unit's com- pact flash memory, use the command CONFigure:FRAMe:EXPort.
Page 276 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Example: CONF:FRAM:ADD "100.224.0.215" Adds the secondary switch unit available at the IP address 100.224.0.215 as a new secondary switch unit, with the next available frame ID. If no secondary switch unit exists, the new secondary switch unit gets the frame ID F02.
Page 277 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands CONFigure:FRAMe:CATalog? Returns a comma-separated configuration list of all "frames" (switch units in single state or in an interconnection setup) that are stored in the primary switch unit's volatile memory. Use the command to save the configuration list to the CONFigure:FRAMe:EXPort switch unit's compact flash memory.
Page 278 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Example: CONF:FRAM:CAT? Response string: "F01||Primary|OSP230-100173", "F02|100.224.0.203|Connected|OSP320-LAB2", "F03|100.224.0.231|Broken|", "F04|OSP230-100220|Refused|OSP230-100220" "Frame 01" is in "Primary Device" mode with hostname "OSP230-100173". It has no configured address within the inter- connection setup. "Frame 02" is secondary switch unit 1 in connected state with IP address 100.224.0.203 and hostname "OSP320-LAB2".
Page 279 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands Example: CONF:FRAM:DEL F05 Deletes the definition of the 4 secondary switch unit (F05) from the primary switch unit’s internal volatile memory. If no secondary switch unit with this frame ID exists, a SCPI error is generated. You can query the error with SYST:ERR?. The result can be, for example: -222,"Data out of range;invalid index;frame index too big (maximum frame index is F04),...
Page 280 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort <import filename> Loads a secondary devices configuration file from the compact flash memory of your primary switch unit into its internal volatile memory. As a prerequisite, you must have exported such a file in advance, see on page 279.
Page 281 ® RC Commands R&S CONFigure Commands CONFigure:FRAMe:IMPort:DELete <filename> Risk of losing settings: Removes the specified interconnection configuration file from the primary switch unit’s compact flash memory. All secondary switch unit configuration filenames have the extension ".iconn". Do not enter the extension when specifying a filename. A filename query does not return the extension.
Page 282: Trigger Commands
® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands 8.6 TRIGger Commands The following commands provide remote control of your switch unit's trigger functional- ity, described in Chapter 5.4.2, "Trigger", on page 201. Some modules are not triggerable, for example R&S OSP-B102L and R&S OSP- B112UL, due to their multi-position latching relays.
Page 283 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Manual operation: "Single" on page 206 "Toggle A-B" on page 206 "Sequenced" on page 207 "Addressed" on page 207 TRIGger:STATe <state> Sets or queries the activation state of the trigger functionality. Parameters: <state> Deactivates the trigger functionality. The command does not accept "0"...
Page 284 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Trigger Activation" on page 203 TRIGger:COUNt:OVERflow? <true> Queries, if a trigger overflow has happened since the last activation of the trigger func- tionality. If the trigger input connectors of the switch unit receive input signals faster than the firmware can process, it cannot count all trigger events, and it cannot update the trig- ger counter correctly.
Page 285 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Note that this command overwrites the current trigger configuration in the primary switch unit’s internal memory with the trigger configuration in the loaded file. To avoid losing a current trigger configuration, consider saving this configuration by TRIG:EXP, before you send the import command.
Page 286 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Manual operation: "Delete Trigger Configuration File" on page 222 TRIGger:IMPort:DELete:ALL Risk of losing settings: Removes all trigger configuration files from the primary switch unit’s compact flash memory. Before you delete all trigger configuration files, we recommend using the command to query all currently stored trigger configuration files.
Page 287 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Manual operation: "Trigger Activation" on page 203 TRIGger:SEQuence:DEFine:LENGth <integer> Sets or queries the length of the sequence for the "Sequenced" trigger. Parameters: <integer> Range: 3 to 16 Example: Setting: TRIG:SEQ:DEF:LENG 5 Query: TRIG:SEQ:DEF:LENG? Reply: 5 Manual operation: "Sequenced"...
Page 288 ® RC Commands R&S TRIGger Commands Parameters: <numeric_value> Specifies the voltage level. Factory default is 2.5 V. Range: 0.5 to 4.5 Increment: 0.01 Default unit: V|mV Example: Setting: TRIG:SIGN:LEV 0.5V Query: TRIG:SIGN:LEV? Reply: 5.000000E-01 Setting: TRIG:SIGN:LEV 4.5V Query: TRIG:SIGN:LEV? Reply: 4.500000E+00 Manual operation: "Trigger Settings"...
Page 289: Mmemory Commands
® RC Commands R&S MMEMory Commands HIGH Sets the termination to "High", equivalent with "High Impedance" in the user interface ("WebGUI"). Also accepted parameter syntax: "high" (capital/small letters are ignored). Example: Setting: TRIG:SIGN:TERM High Query: TRIG:SIGN:TERM? Reply: HIGH Manual operation: "Trigger Settings"...
Page 290: Diagnostic Commands
® RC Commands R&S DIAGnostic Commands MMEMory:DATA <FileName>,<data> MMEMory:DATA? <FileName> Saves <data> in a file that is specified by the filename. The query returns the data from this file in block format. Setting parameters: <data> Specifies the data block in 488.2 block format. The header of the data block has the format "#nm"...
Page 291 ® RC Commands R&S DIAGnostic Commands DIAGnostic:SERVice:HWINfo? Returns information about all hardware components (motherboards and modules) that are part of the complete system of one or several R&S OSP instruments. The returned component information consists of: ● Location ID (= switch unit and module number, for example, frame "F01" is the pri- mary device, frame "F02"...
Page 292 ® RC Commands R&S DIAGnostic Commands Manual operation: "Device Information" on page 159 "Device Messages" on page 161 DIAGnostic:SERVice:MODule:HWINfo <module names> The setting command can make modules update their hardware configuration. The command is implemented for all modules, but it was developed especially for system modules that can have submodules attached.
Page 293: Legacy System Commands From R&S Osp1X0
® RC Commands R&S Legacy System Commands from R&S OSP1x0 Example: DIAG:SERV:MOD:TEMP? (@F01M03,F01M05) Reply 2.485000E+01,2.507000E+01 This reply shows a temperature reading of 24.85 °C for module 03 and 25.07 °C for module 05, both in switch unit 01. Usage: Query only DIAGnostic:SERVice:USER:ERRor? Queries for device errors that were not necessarily evoked by a remote control com- mand.
Page 294 ® RC Commands R&S Legacy System Commands from R&S OSP1x0 ....................... 295 READ:IO:IN4? ....................... 295 READ:IO:IN5? ......................295 READ:IO:IN16? DIAGnostic:SERVice:STESt:RESult? Provides compatibility of remote control commands with legacy switch units R&S OSP120/130/150. The command does not execute any self-test. It is implemented only to prevent errors in existing remote control programs, when these programs cannot address the com- mand.
Page 295 ® RC Commands R&S Legacy System Commands from R&S OSP1x0 All path filenames have the extension ".path". Do not enter the extension when speci- fying a filename. A filename query does not return the extension. For example, when you save the path file "gen-pa_1", it is saved as "gen-pa_1.path".
Page 296: List Of Remote Commands
® RC Commands R&S List of Remote Commands 8.10 List of Remote Commands *CLS................................247 *ESE................................247 *ESR?................................247 *IDN?................................248 *OPC................................248 *OPT?................................248 *PSC................................248 *RST................................249 *SRE................................249 *STB?................................249 *TRG................................249 *TST?................................249 *WAI................................250 CONFigure:ALL:BACKup..........................270 CONFigure:ALL:RESTore..........................271 CONFigure:ALL:RESTore:CATalog?......................271 CONFigure:ALL:RESTore:DELete......................... 272 CONFigure:ALL:RESTore:DELete:ALL......................272 CONFigure:COMPatible[:MODE]........................273 CONFigure:FRAMe:ADD..........................
Page 297 ® RC Commands R&S List of Remote Commands MMEMory:DELete............................290 READ:IO:IN?..............................262 READ:IO:IN4?..............................295 READ:IO:IN5?..............................295 READ:IO:IN16?..............................295 READ:MODule:INTerlock?..........................264 READ:RELay:OPERations?.......................... 265 ROUTe:ATTenuation............................260 ROUTe:CLOSe.............................. 253 ROUTe:MODule:CATalog?..........................295 ROUTe:PATH:CATalog?..........................257 ROUTe:PATH:DELete:ALL..........................257 ROUTe:PATH:DELete[:NAME]........................257 ROUTe:PATH:EXPort.............................258 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort............................. 258 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:CATalog?........................259 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:DELete........................260 ROUTe:PATH:IMPort:DELete:ALL......................... 260 ROUTe:PATH:LAST?............................. 257 ROUTe:PATH[:DEFine]..........................255 ROUTe:PHASe.............................. 261 SYSTem:DATE...............................252 SYSTem:ERRor:[NEXT]?..........................250 SYSTem:ERRor:ALL?............................251 SYSTem:HELP:HEADers?..........................251...
Page 298: Programming Examples
® R&S Programming Examples Switching Relays by SCPI Commands 9 Programming Examples The following examples demonstrate how to switch relays and channel paths remotely in the R&S OSP. 9.1 Switching Relays by SCPI Commands In this example, direct SCPI commands are sent to control SPDT relays in the module R&S OSP-B101.
Page 299 ® Programming Examples R&S Switching Relays by SCPI Commands Overview of syntax The commands in the following examples require parameters in a specific syntax: Figure 9-2: Command syntax and example of parameters 1 = The question mark defines a query command 2 = Frame ID, for example, "F01"...
Page 300: Switching Output Channel Paths By Scpi Commands
® Programming Examples R&S Switching Output Channel Paths by SCPI Commands //Response: 1 (yes, in unit F01, module M03, relay K16 is in state 01 = closed) ROUT:CLOS (@F01M03(0112,0116)) //Alternative syntax for querying both relays K12 and K16 //Response: 1,1 (in unit F01, module M03, both relays K12 & K16 are in state 01) 9.2 Switching Output Channel Paths by SCPI Commands This example uses the same path definition as in procedure "Creating a path configu-...
Page 301: Troubleshooting
® Troubleshooting R&S 10 Troubleshooting If the performance of your switch units does not meet your expectations, try the follow- ing approaches for optimization: Firmware version Make sure that all your switch units in an interconnection configuration use the same firmware version.
Page 302 ® Troubleshooting R&S ● Configure the network connection locally in the switch unit's user interface (touch- screen or connected external display) rather than via LAN ● Verify that no other instrument uses static access to the same IP address that your switch unit uses (typically via DHCP).
Page 303: Collecting Information For Technical Support
® Troubleshooting R&S Contacting Customer Support 10.1 Collecting Information for Technical Support If you encounter problems that you cannot solve yourself, after having checked the hints above, contact your Rohde & Schwarz support center, see Chapter 10.2. The support center staff is trained to assist you in solving problems. The support center finds solutions more quickly and efficiently, if you provide them with information on your hardware and software and an error description: ●...
Page 304: Transporting
® Transporting R&S 11 Transporting See also: ● "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 8 ● Chapter 2.1.1, "Lifting and Carrying", on page 15 Packing Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic pro- tection and packing material designed for the product. If you do not have the original packaging, use similar materials that provide the same level of protection.
Page 305: Maintenance
® Maintenance R&S Replacing Fuses 12 Maintenance The product does not require regular maintenance. It only requires occasional clean- ing. It is however advisable to check the nominal data from time to time. ● Replacing Fuses....................305 ● Cleaning........................306 ● Firmware Update....................307 12.1 Replacing Fuses...
Page 306: Cleaning
® Maintenance R&S Cleaning Figure 12-1: Removing the fuse holder (holes to unlock marked red) 3. Press the tool tip towards the fuse holder to unlock the first flat plastic spring that fixes the fuse holder in its housing. 4. Unlock the flat plastic spring on the opposite side of the fuse holder in the same way.
Page 307: Firmware Update
® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update To clean the switch unit 1. Before cleaning: a) Shut down the switch unit, see "To shut down the R&S OSP" on page 22. b) Set the power switch to position [0] (Figure 12-1). c) Disconnect the power cable. d) Optionally, remove all RF cables, I/O cables, HDMI, USB and LAN cables.
Page 308 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update 5. In the GUI, select "Configuration" > "General" > "Context Menu" > "Update Firm- ware Version". The following dialog opens: Figure 12-3: Installing firmware from USB In this example, the external USB storage device with name MY-USBSTICK con- tains the firmware update file osp-firmware-2.10.rsu.
Page 309 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update 9. Confirm with "OK" or "Cancel" the updating procedure. 10. Wait during the updating procedure is running. Make sure to keep the switch unit powered on. If you observe this procedure in the "WebGUI" on your remote PC, ignore the fol- lowing screens: Figure 12-4: Update file transfer Figure 12-5: Firmware update running...
Page 310 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update 14. Before removing the USB storage device, return to the "Update Firmware Version" dialog. 15. Click the eject button on the right-hand side of the "Device" selection field: The following message comes up: "Safe To Remove Hardware". "The device '<devicename>' can now be safely removed."...
Page 311 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update Figure 12-6: R&S Software Distributor for R&S OSP In this example, the firmware version is "2.10". Note that you cannot deselect "Remote Installation". 6. Click "Next >". The "Packages" dialog shows all firmware packages available for setup. Figure 12-7: Available firmware packages The osp_firmware_update_x.xx.exe files only contain "OSP firmware".
Page 312 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update Figure 12-8: Available R&S OSP devices In the example in Figure 12-8, only one R&S OSP230 is remotely connected and available for firmware update. The device has the serial number 100173, and the currently installed firmware version is "2.00". 9.
Page 313 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update 11. In the installer's interface, you can monitor the progress (percentage of installation) in the dialog's "Status" column (see red arrow). The setup has finished, when the status changes to "Ready: ...". User Manual 1178.7100.02 ─ 05...
Page 314 ® Maintenance R&S Firmware Update 12. Optionally, click "Report ..." to see installation details: 13. Close the "Report" dialog. 14. Click "Exit" to close the "R&S Software Distributor" on your PC. Each updated device reboots automatically. Do not power off the R&S OSP before having restarted. 15.
Page 315: Storage And Disposal
® Storage and Disposal R&S Disposal 13 Storage and Disposal 13.1 Storage Protect the product against dust. Ensure that the environmental conditions, e.g. tem- perature range and climatic load, meet the values specified in the data sheet. 13.2 Disposal Rohde & Schwarz is committed to making careful, ecologically sound use of natural resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of our products.
Page 316: Annex
® Technical Drawings of Device Geometry R&S Annex A Technical Drawings of Device Geometry The following technical drawings show the mechanical geometry of the front and rear panels of the switch units R&S OSP220, R&S OSP230 and R&S OSP320. Figure A-1: Front panels of the units as mounted in a 19'' rack Figure A-2: Rear panels of the units as mounted in a 19'' rack User Manual 1178.7100.02 ─...
Page 317 ® Technical Drawings of Device Geometry R&S ● Figure A-1 Figure A-2 show the units as mounted in a 19'' rack ● Figure A-3 Figure A-4 show the geometry in a stack of stand-alone units Figure A-3: Front panels of the stacked stand-alone units Figure A-4: Rear panels of the stacked stand-alone units User Manual 1178.7100.02 ─...
Page 318: B Motherboard Interfaces
® Motherboard Interfaces R&S B Motherboard Interfaces The R&S OSP motherboard has the following external interface connectors (labeled 2 and 3 in Figure B-1) and internal interface connectors (4 to 6, S, P and M): Figure B-1: Interfaces and bus connectors on R&S OSP motherboard 1 = Front power switch 2 = Front HDMI connector (for external monitor) 3 = Two front USB 2.0 connectors (for external mouse and keyboard)
Page 319 ® Motherboard Interfaces R&S Table B-2: 6-pin module power supply Contact Description Direction Contact Description Direction +5V (max. 10 A) Power Power +3V3 (1 A electronic fuse) Power DGND Power DGND Power DGND Power Table B-3: 12-pin module power supply Contact Description Direction Contact...
Page 320: C Off/On Switching States Of Various Relays
® Off/On Switching States of Various Relays R&S C Off/On Switching States of Various Relays This section describes the behavior of the various relay types, when you switch the R&S OSP switch unit OFF and ON again (without or with reset). A loss of power at the relays due to some malfunction has the same effect as switching the R&S OSP OFF.
Page 321 ® Off/On Switching States of Various Relays R&S Table C-3: Solid-state relays (SSRs, not failsafe) R&S OSP: OFF R&S OSP: ON R&S OSP: ON Relay type without reset with reset Relay goes to default position General Relay is not operative description Equivalent SCPI command: ...00...
Page 322: Glossary: Frequently Used Terms And Abbreviations
® Glossary: Frequently used Terms and Abbreviations R&S Glossary: Frequently used Terms and Abbreviations CMOS: Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, a basic integrated circuit technol- CW: Continuous wave, an RF signal with constant amplitude and frequency D-Sub: Electrical D-subminiature connector, surrounded by a D-shaped metal support DHCP: Dynamic host configuration protocol, provides a framework for passing configu- ration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network.
Page 323 ® Glossary: Frequently used Terms and Abbreviations R&S Interlock: An installation that that prevents operating certain equipment as long as a given mechanism is not in a desired state. For example, while the door of an anechoic chamber is open, the door's interlock can disable a signal generator or amplifier and a connected antenna from emitting RF radiation.
Page 324 ® Glossary: Frequently used Terms and Abbreviations R&S SMA: Subminiature coaxial RF connector, version A (standard) SPDT: Single pole double throw: a changeover switch with the common line (C) con- nected to the NC (normally closed) port in the deactivated state, and to the NO (nor- mally open) port in the activated state SPxT: Single pole x-fold throw, a multi-terminal switch (typically a drum switch): Its common line (C) is not connected to any terminal port in the deactivated state, and to...
Page 325: Index
® Index R&S Index EMI ..................19 Enable registers Absorptive ports ..............54 Remote ..............248 AC supply fuses ............35, 305 Errors Application notes, application cards ........14 GUI ..............161, 301 Non-switchable paths ..........182 SCPI ..............250, 302 ESD ...................
Page 326 ® Index R&S R&S OSP220 Front panel ..............25 Main .................. 37 Rear panel ..............29 Maintenance ............162, 305 R&S OSP230 Mechanical geometry of the switch units ......316 Front panel ..............25 Messages ................ 161 Rear panel ..............29 MMEMory commands .............
Page 327 ® Index R&S -222 (READ:IO:IN) ............ 262 -222 (READ:MOD:INT) ..........264 Scrolling ................32 SD card ................35 Secondary / primary ............150 Exit interconnection mode ........151 Self-test Remote ..............249 Service manual ..............13 Service request enable register (SRE) Remote ..............

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