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Getting Started
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  • Page 1 ® R&S FSMR3000 Measuring Receiver Getting Started (;Ý102) 1179010002 Version 01...
  • Page 2 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of their owners. ® 1179.0100.02 | Version 01 | R&S FSMR3000 Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. ® R&S FSMR3000 is indicated as R&S FSMR3000.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S FSMR3000 Contents 1 Safety and Regulatory Information........7 1.1 Safety Instructions................7 1.2 Warning Messages in the Documentation........10 2 Documentation Overview............12 2.1 Getting Started Manual...............12 2.2 User Manuals and Help..............12 2.3 Service Manual..................13 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures............13 2.5 Printed Safety Instructions..............
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S FSMR3000 4.9 Connecting an External Monitor............23 4.10 Windows Operating System...............25 4.11 Logging On..................27 4.12 Checking the Supplied Options............29 4.13 Performing a Self-Alignment............. 30 4.14 Considerations for Test Setup............30 5 Instrument Tour..............32 5.1 The Front Panel...................32 5.1.1 Power Key.....................34...
  • Page 5 ® Contents R&S FSMR3000 5.2.7 Trigger 2/3 In/Out.................. 46 5.2.8 REF Input / REF Output................46 5.2.9 IF Output....................47 5.2.10 Video Output..................47 5.2.11 Aux. Port....................47 5.2.12 Aux. Control..................48 5.2.13 Labels on R&S FSMR3.................48 5.2.14 Device ID....................48 6 Trying Out the Instrument...........50...
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S FSMR3000 7.2 Accessing the Functionality.............. 83 7.2.1 Toolbar....................84 7.2.2 Softkeys....................86 7.2.3 Context Menus..................87 7.2.4 On-screen Keyboard................88 7.3 Entering Data..................89 7.3.1 Entering Numeric Parameters...............89 7.3.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters............90 7.4 Touchscreen Gestures............... 92 7.5 Displaying Results................96 7.5.1 Activating and Deactivating Channels..........

  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and Regulatory Information R&S FSMR3000 Safety Instructions Safety and Regulatory Information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Fol- low the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The product is intended for the development, production and verification of elec- tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory envi- ronments.
  • Page 8 ® Safety and Regulatory Information R&S FSMR3000 Safety Instructions Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
  • Page 9 ® Safety and Regulatory Information R&S FSMR3000 Safety Instructions If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity and stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install the products from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands securely.

  • Page 10: Warning Messages In The Documentation

    ® Safety and Regulatory Information R&S FSMR3000 Warning Messages in the Documentation Cleaning the product Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.
  • Page 11 ® Safety and Regulatory Information R&S FSMR3000 Warning Messages in the Documentation NOTICE Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property. Getting Started 1179.0100.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 12: Documentation Overview

    ® Documentation Overview R&S FSMR3000 User Manuals and Help Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S FSMR3 user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S FSMR3 product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSMR3000.html/ Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S FSMR3 and describes how to set up and start working with...

  • Page 13: Service Manual

    The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S FSMR3. It also lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional accessories. The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics. See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/FSMR3000/ Getting Started 1179.0100.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 14: Release Notes And Open-Source Acknowledgment (Osa)

    The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software. See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/FSMR3000/ Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.

  • Page 15: Key Features

    R&S FSMR3000 Key Features The R&S FSMR3000 combines the functionality of several instruments in one and is capable of calibrating all vital parameters of a signal generator. The R&S FSMR3000 offers full spectrum analyzer functionality, e.g. for measuring harmonics or phase noise.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Unpacking and Checking Preparing for Use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. ● Lifting and Carrying..................16 ● Unpacking and Checking................16 ● Choosing the Operating Site................

  • Page 17: Choosing The Operating Site

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Setting Up the Product 4. Check the equipment for damage. If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged, contact Rohde & Schwarz. Choosing the Operating Site Specific operating conditions ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the product and connected devices.

  • Page 18: Placing The Product On A Bench Top

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Setting Up the Product 4.4.1 Placing the Product on a Bench Top To place the product on a bench top 1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface can support the weight of the product.

  • Page 19: Mounting The R&S Fsmr3 In A Rack

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Connecting the AC Power 4.4.2 Mounting the R&S FSMR3 in a Rack To prepare the rack 1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product" on page 8. 2. NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.

  • Page 20: Switching The Instrument On And Off

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Switching the Instrument On and Off The R&S FSMR3 can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. Refer to the datasheet for the requirements of voltage and fre- quency.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Lan

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Connecting to LAN 2. Press the Power key. Chapter 5.1.1, "Power Key", on page 34. The LED changes to green. The R&S FSMR3 boots. After booting, the instrument is ready for operation. To shut down the product The product is in the ready state.
  • Page 22 ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Connecting to LAN ● To access or control the measurement from a remote computer using the "Remote Desktop" application (or a similar tool) ● To connect external network devices (e.g. printers) ● To transfer data from a remote computer and back, e.g. using network folders...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Keyboard

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Connecting an External Monitor For more information on LAN configuration, see the R&S FSMR3 user manual. Connecting a Keyboard The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default input language is English – US.
  • Page 24 ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Connecting an External Monitor Screen resolution and format The touchscreen of the R&S FSMR3 is calibrated for a 16:10 format. If you connect a monitor or projector using a different format (e.g. 4:3), the calibra- tion is not correct and the screen does not react to your touch actions prop- erly.

  • Page 25: Windows Operating System

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Windows Operating System 5. Select the instrument for display: ● "Display 1": internal monitor only ● "Display 2": external monitor only ● "Duplicate": both internal and external monitor 6. Tap "Apply" to try out the settings before they are accepted permanently, then you can easily return to the previous settings, if necessary.
  • Page 26 ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Windows Operating System Tested software The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows 10 are adapted to the instrument. Only install update software released by Rohde & Schwarz to modify existing instrument software.

  • Page 27: Logging On

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Logging On To access the "Start" menu The Windows "Start" menu provides access to the Windows 10 functionality and installed programs. ► Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar, or press the "Windows" key or the [CTRL + ESC] key combination on the (external) keyboard.
  • Page 28 ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Logging On Passwords For all default user accounts, the initial password is 894129. Note that this pass- word is very weak, and it is recommended that you change the password for both users after initial login. An administrator can change the password in Windows 10 for any user at any time via "Start >...

  • Page 29: Checking The Supplied Options

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Checking the Supplied Options Switching users when using the auto-login function Which user account is used is defined during login. If auto-login is active, the login window is not displayed. However, you can switch the user account to be used even when the auto-login function is active.

  • Page 30: Performing A Self-Alignment

    ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Considerations for Test Setup 4.13 Performing a Self-Alignment When strong temperature changes occur in the environment of the R&S FSMR3, or after updating the firmware, you have to perform a self-alignment to align the data to a reference source.
  • Page 31 ® Preparing for Use R&S FSMR3000 Considerations for Test Setup To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation: ● Use high-quality shielded cables, for example, double-shielded RF and LAN cables. ● Always terminate open cable ends. ● Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.

  • Page 32: Instrument Tour

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel Instrument Tour On the instrument tour, you can learn about the different control elements and connectors on the front and back panel of the R&S FSMR3. ● The Front Panel....................32 ●...
  • Page 33 ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel 10 = SMART NOISE SOURCE connector 11 = USB connectors 12 = Volume control 13 = Headphones connector 14 = SYSTEM keys 15 = POWER key Figure 5-2: Front panel view of R&S FSMR3...

  • Page 34: Power Key

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel ● Function Keys....................37 ● Navigation Controls..................39 ● Undo/Redo Keys..................... 40 ● Trigger Input / Output..................41 ● RF Input 50 Ohm.....................41 ● Probe.......................41 ● AF Out and Volume..................41 ● Keypad......................42 5.1.1...

  • Page 35: Touchscreen

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel Table 5-1: System keys System key Assigned functions [Preset] Resets the instrument to the default state. [Setup] Provides basic instrument configuration functions, e.g.: ● Reference frequency (external/internal), noise source ● Date, time, display configuration ●...
  • Page 36 ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel Figure 5-3: Touchscreen elements 1 = Toolbar with standard application functions, e.g. print, save/open file etc. 2 = Tabs for individual measurement channels 3 = Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings...

  • Page 37: Function Keys

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel ● Changing the display ● Moving a marker ● Zooming into a diagram ● Selecting a new evaluation method ● Scrolling through a result list or table ● Saving or printing results and settings To imitate a right-click by mouse using the touchscreen, for example to open a context-sensitive menu for a specific item, press the screen for about 1 second.
  • Page 38 ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel Function key Assigned functions [Trigger] Sets the trigger mode, the trigger threshold, the trigger delay, and the gate configuration for gated sweep. Marker functions [Marker] Sets and positions the absolute and relative measurement mark- ers (markers and delta markers).

  • Page 39: Navigation Controls

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel Function key Assigned functions [Lines] Configures display lines and limit lines. [Input/Output] Displays softkeys for In/Out functions. Measurement start functions [Run Single] Starts a single new measurement (Single Sweep Mode). [Run Cont.] Starts a continuous measurement (Continuous Sweep Mode).

  • Page 40: Undo/Redo Keys

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel 5.1.6.2 Navigation Keys The navigation keys can be used alternatively to the rotary knob to navigate through dialog boxes, diagrams or tables. Arrow Up/Arrow Down Keys The <arrow up> or <arrow down> keys do the following: ●...

  • Page 41: Trigger Input / Output

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel 5.1.8 Trigger Input / Output Use the female Trigger 1 Input/Output connector to input an external trigger or gate data. Thus, you can control the measurement using an external signal. The voltage levels can range from 0.5 V to 3.5 V. The default value is 1.4 V. The typi- cal Input impedance is 10 kΩ.

  • Page 42: 5.1.12 Keypad

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Front Panel The AM and FM audio output is provided to the AF Out connector. Connect headphones equipped with a miniature jack plug to the AF Out female connector. Set the output voltage using the "Volume" control above the female connector.

  • Page 43: The Rear Panel

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel The Rear Panel The rear panel contains various connectors for various purposes. The meanings of the labels on the R&S FSMR3 are described in Chap- ter 5.2.13, "Labels on R&S FSMR3", on page 48.
  • Page 44 ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel Figure 5-5: Rear panel view - extract 1 1 = IF/VIDEO/DEMOD connector 2 = TRIGGER 3 INPUT/OUTPUT connector 3 = DIGITAL BASEBAND INPUT/OUTPUT connectors (option B17) 4 = SYNC TRIGGER OUTPUT/INPUT 5 = EXT GEN CONTROL interface...

  • Page 45: Ac Power Supply Connection And Main Power Switch

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel 5.2.1 AC Power Supply Connection and Main Power Switch An AC power supply connector and main power switch are located in a unit on the rear panel of the instrument. Main power switch function: Position 1: The instrument can be started via the Power key on the front panel.

  • Page 46: Gpib Interface

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel Furthermore, a male USB Device connector (USB-B) is provided optionally, for example to connect the R&S FSMR3 to a PC for remote control. The device con- nector requires R&S FSMR3-B114. All USB connectors support standard 2.0.

  • Page 47: If Output

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel The REF Output connectors can be used to provide an external reference signal (or the optional OCXO reference signal) from the R&S FSMR3 to other devices that are connected to this instrument.

  • Page 48: 5.2.12 Aux. Control

    ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel Short-circuit hazard Always observe the designated pin assignment. A short-circuit can damage the port. 5.2.12 Aux. Control A 9-pole SUB-D male connector used as input for low-voltage TTL control signals (max. 5 V) from a controlling external device, such as an external generator.
  • Page 49 ® Instrument Tour R&S FSMR3000 The Rear Panel The serial number is used to define the default instrument name, which is: <Type><variant>-<serial_number> For example, FSMR3026-123456. The instrument name is required to establish a connection to the instrument in a LAN.

  • Page 50: Trying Out The Instrument

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Measuring a Basic Signal in the Spectrum Application Trying Out the Instrument This chapter introduces the most important functions and settings of the R&S FSMR3 step by step. The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in the R&S FSMR3 User Manual.
  • Page 51 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Measuring a Basic Signal in the Spectrum Application 5. Tap the "Calibration Frequency RF" option. Leave the frequency at the default 64 MHz, with a narrowband spectrum. The calibration signal is now sent to the RF input of the R&S FSMR3. By...

  • Page 52: Displaying A Spectrogram

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying a Spectrogram b) Tap the "Frequency" button. c) In the "Center" field, enter 64 on the number pad on the front panel. d) Press the "MHz" key next to the number pad.
  • Page 53 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying a Spectrogram shows the frequency, the y-axis shows the time. A third dimension, the power level, is indicated by different colors. Thus you can see how the strength of the signal varies over time for different frequencies.

  • Page 54: Activating Additional Measurement Channels

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Activating Additional Measurement Channels You see the spectrogram compared to the standard spectrum display. Since the calibration signal does not change over time, the color of the frequency levels does not change over time, i.e. vertically. The legend at the top of the spectrogram window describes the power levels the colors represent.
  • Page 55 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Activating Additional Measurement Channels 2. On the "New Channel" tab of the "Signal + Spectrum Mode" dialog box, tap the "Spectrum" button. Figure 6-5: Adding a new measurement channel 3. Change the frequency range for this spectrum display: In the "Frequency"...
  • Page 56 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Activating Additional Measurement Channels Figure 6-6: Frequency spectrum of the calibration signal with a larger span 4. Repeat the previous steps to activate a third Spectrum window. Change the frequency range for this spectrum display: In the "Frequency"...
  • Page 57 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Activating Additional Measurement Channels Figure 6-7: Time domain display of the calibration signal 5. Create a new channel for I/Q analysis: a) Press the [Mode] key. b) Tap the "IQ Analyzer" button to activate a channel for the I/Q Analyzer application.
  • Page 58 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Activating Additional Measurement Channels d) Drag the "Real/Imag (I/Q)" icon from the evaluation bar to the SmartGrid. Figure 6-8: Inserting a Real/Imag diagram for I/Q analysis e) Close the SmartGrid mode. The "IQ Analyzer" channel displays the real and imaginary signal parts in sep- arate windows.

  • Page 59: Performing Sequential Measurements

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Performing Sequential Measurements Figure 6-9: The "MultiView" tab Performing Sequential Measurements Although only one measurement can be performed at any one time, the measure- ments configured in the active channels can be performed sequentially, that means: one after the other, automatically, either once or continuously.

  • Page 60: Setting And Moving A Marker

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Setting and Moving a Marker Figure 6-10: "MultiView" tab with active Sequencer Figure 6-10, the "Spectrum 2" measurement is currently active (indicated by the "channel active" icon in the tab label). 3. Stop the Sequencer by tapping the "Sequencer" softkey again.
  • Page 61 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Setting and Moving a Marker Press the "Split/Maximize" key on the front panel to maximize the spectrum window, as we currently do not need the spectrogram display. 4. Press the "RUN SINGLE" key on the front panel to perform a single sweep so we have a fixed trace to set a marker on.

  • Page 62: Displaying A Marker Peak List

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying a Marker Peak List Displaying a Marker Peak List The marker peak list determines the frequencies and levels of peaks in the spec- trum automatically. We will display a marker peak list for the Spectrum 2 channel.

  • Page 63: Zooming Into The Display

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display b) Tap the "Marker Config" softkey in the "Marker" menu. c) Tap the "Search" tab in the "Marker" dialog box. d) In the "Threshold" field, enter -68 dBm. e) Tap the "State" box for "Threshold" to activate its use.
  • Page 64 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display 2. Tap the diagram near the first peak and drag your finger to the opposite corner of the zoom area. A white rectangle is displayed from the point where you tap- ped to the current position.
  • Page 65 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display Figure 6-14: Zoomed peak with increased number of sweep points Note that the trace becomes much more precise. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar again and define a zoom area around markers M4, M5 and M6.
  • Page 66 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display Figure 6-15: Multiple zoom windows 5. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar again and define a zoom area around marker M8. 6. To increase the size of the third zoom window, drag the "splitter" between the windows to the left or right or up or down.

  • Page 67: Zooming Into The Display Permanently

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display Permanently Figure 6-16: Enlarged zoom window Zooming into the Display Permanently The zoomed results from Chapter 6.7, "Zooming into the Display", on page 63 were only graphical changes to the display. Now we would like to change the measurement settings such that the zoomed result is maintained permanently.
  • Page 68 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display Permanently 3. Select the (graphical) zoom icon on the toolbar. Any subsequent touch gestures define the zoom area for the zoom display. 4. Place two fingers on the diagram, to the left and right of the marker, and stretch them apart.
  • Page 69 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Zooming into the Display Permanently The displayed span and the number of displayed sweep points is smaller than before, all other measurement settings remain unchanged. 6. Tap the "Measurement Zoom" icon on the toolbar for a second or so.

  • Page 70: Saving Settings

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Saving Settings Saving Settings To restore the results of our measurements later, we will store the instrument set- tings to a file. To save the instrument settings to a file Tap the "Save" icon in the toolbar.
  • Page 71 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Saving Settings Figure 6-17: Saving the instrument settings to a file 4. Tap the "Save" button. The file MyMultiViewSetup.dfl is stored in the default directory C:/R_S/ instr/user. To load stored instrument settings You can restore the settings to the instrument at any time using the settings file.

  • Page 72: Printing And Saving Results

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Printing and Saving Results 3. In the "Load" dialog box, select the MyMultiViewSetup.dfl file in the default directory C:/R_S/instr/user. 4. Tap the "Load" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display should resemble...
  • Page 73 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Printing and Saving Results Figure 6-18: Screenshot of the current display Getting Started 1179.0100.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 74: Operating The Instrument

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information Operating the Instrument This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S FSMR3. Remote control In addition to working with the R&S FSMR3 interactively, located directly at the instrument, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC.
  • Page 75 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information Figure 7-1: Screen layout of the noise figure measurement application 1 = Toolbar 2 = Channel bar 3 = Diagram header 4 = Result display 5 = Status bar 6 = Softkey bar...

  • Page 76: Channel Bar

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information 7.1.1 Channel Bar Using the R&S FSMR3 you can handle several different measurement tasks (channels) at the same time (although they can only be performed asynchro- nously). For each channel, a separate tab is displayed on the screen. To switch from one channel display to another, simply select the corresponding tab.
  • Page 77 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information The icon indicates that an error or warning is available for that measurement channel. This is particularly useful if the MultiView tab is displayed. icon indicates the currently active channel during an automatic measure- ment sequence (Sequencer functionality).
  • Page 78 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information Icons for individual settings A bullet next to the setting indicates that user-defined settings are used, not auto- matic settings. A green bullet indicates this setting is valid and the measurement is correct.

  • Page 79: Window Title Bar

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information "YIG The YIG filter is deactivated. Bypass" "GAT" The frequency sweep is controlled via the TRIGGER INPUT connector. "TDF" The specified transducer factor is activated. "75 Ω" The input impedance of the instrument is set to 75 Ω.

  • Page 80: Marker Information

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information (1) Trace color Color of trace display in diagram (2) Trace no. Trace number (1 to 6) (3) Detector Selected detector: AUTOPEAK detector MAX PEAK detector MIN PEAK detector SAMPLE detector...

  • Page 81: Frequency And Span Information In Diagram Footer

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information value in the square brackets after the index indicates the trace to which the marker is assigned. (Example: M2[1] defines marker 2 on trace 1.) For more than two markers, a separate marker table is displayed beneath the diagram by default.

  • Page 82: Instrument And Status Information

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Understanding the Display Information Label Information Center frequency Span Frequency span (frequency domain display) Time per division (time domain display) Number of sweep points or (rounded) number of currently displayed points in zoom mode 7.1.5...

  • Page 83: Error Information

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality 7.1.6 Error Information If errors or irregularities are detected, a keyword and an error message, if availa- ble, are displayed in the status bar. Depending on the type of message, the status message is indicated in varying colors.

  • Page 84: Toolbar

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality ● Using other elements provided by the front panel, e.g. the keypad, rotary knob, or arrow and position keys. The measurement and instrument functions and settings can be accessed by selecting one of the following elements: ●...
  • Page 85 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality Icon Description Redo: repeats previously reverted operation Measurement zoom: applies to the next display you select; Displays a dotted rectangle in the diagram that can be expanded to define the zoom area;...

  • Page 86: Softkeys

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality Icon Description Help: displays context-sensitive help topic for currently selected element Print immediately: prints the current display (screenshot) as configured In "SmartGrid" mode only: Exit "SmartGrid" mode 7.2.2 Softkeys Softkeys are virtual keys provided by the software. Thus, more functions can be provided than those that can be accessed directly via the function keys on the instrument.

  • Page 87: Context Menus

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality 7.2.3 Context Menus Several items in the diagram area have context menus, such as traces, markers, softkeys, or settings in the channel bar. If you right-click on one of these items (or tap it for about 1 second), a menu is displayed with context-specific menu items for the selected item.

  • Page 88: On-Screen Keyboard

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Accessing the Functionality Figure 7-3: Context menu for channel bar setting 7.2.4 On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is an additional means of interacting with the instrument without having to connect an external keyboard. The on-screen keyboard display can be switched on and off as desired using the "On-Screen Keyboard"...

  • Page 89: Entering Data

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Entering Data You can use the TAB key on the on-screen keyboard to move the focus from one field to another in dialog boxes. Entering Data You can enter data in dialog boxes using any of the following methods: ●...

  • Page 90: Entering Alphanumeric Parameters

    For details, see "System Configuration Setttings" in the R&S FSMR3000 base unit user manual. To enter numbers and (special) characters via the keypad 1.
  • Page 91 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Entering Data 6. When you have chosen the desired value, wait for 2 seconds (to use the same key again), or start the next entry by pressing another key. To enter a blank ► Press the "Space" bar, or press the "0" key and wait 2 seconds.

  • Page 92: Touchscreen Gestures

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Touchscreen Gestures Key name Series of (special) characters and number provided (upper inscription) . * : _ , ; " ' ? ( ) # – <toggles between capital and small letters> Touchscreen Gestures A touchscreen allows you to interact with the software using various finger ges- tures on the screen.
  • Page 93 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Touchscreen Gestures Figure 7-5: Dragging Pinching and spreading two fingers Move two fingers together on the display (pinch) or move two fingers apart on the display (spread). When you pinch two fingers in the display, you decrease the size of the currently displayed area, showing the surrounding areas previously out of view.
  • Page 94 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Touchscreen Gestures Figure 7-7: Spreading Touch gestures in diagrams change measurement settings When you change the display using touch gestures, the corresponding mea- surement settings are adapted. This is different to selecting an area on the screen in zoom mode, where merely the resolution of the displayed trace points is changed temporarily (graphical zoom).
  • Page 95 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Touchscreen Gestures Mouse vs. touch actions Any user interface elements that react to actions by a mouse pointer also react to finger gestures on the screen, and vice versa. The following touch actions corre-...

  • Page 96: Displaying Results

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results Displaying Results The R&S FSMR3 provides several instrument applications for different analysis tasks and different types of signals, for example the Measuring Receiver applica- tion, the Spectrum application or the I/Q Analyzer. For each application, a new measurement channel is created and displayed in a separate tab on the screen.
  • Page 97 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results To start a new channel 1. Select the [Mode] key. 2. In the "Mode" dialog box, select the required application on the "New Chan- nel" tab. A new tab is displayed for the new channel.

  • Page 98: Laying Out The Result Display With The Smartgrid

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results Select the "Close" icon on the tab of the measurement channel. The tab is closed, any running measurements are aborted, and all results for that channel are deleted. 7.5.2 Laying out the Result Display with the SmartGrid Measurement results can be evaluated in many different ways, for example graphically, as summary tables, statistical evaluations etc.

  • Page 99: Background Information: The Smartgrid Principle

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results ● Background Information: The SmartGrid Principle..........99 ● How to Activate SmartGrid Mode..............100 ● How to Add a New Result Window............... 101 ● How to Close a Result Window..............101 ● How to Arrange the Result Windows............

  • Page 100: How To Activate Smartgrid Mode

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results 7-9). If an existing window would be replaced, the drop area is highlighted in a darker color shade. Positioning the window The screen can be divided into up to four rows. Each row can be split into up to four columns, where each row can have a different number of columns.

  • Page 101: How To Add A New Result Window

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results the SmartGrid mode is deactivated again, the previous softkey menu display is restored. ► To activate SmartGrid mode, do one of the following: ● Select the "SmartGrid" icon from the toolbar. ● Select the "Display Config" button in the configuration "Overview".

  • Page 102: Changing The Size Of Windows

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results 7.5.2.5 How to Arrange the Result Windows 1. Select an icon from the evaluation bar or the "Move" icon for an existing eval- uation window. 2. Drag the evaluation over the SmartGrid.

  • Page 103: Switching Between A Split And Maximized Window Display

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Displaying Results The splitters are not available in SmartGrid mode. ► To change the size of two neighboring windows, drag the splitter between the windows in either direction. 7.5.4 Switching Between a Split and Maximized Window Dis-...

  • Page 104: Changing The Display

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Getting Help Alternatively, double-tap the title bar of a window to maximize it. 7.5.5 Changing the Display The display can be optimized for your individual needs. The following display functions are available and are described in detail in the User Manual.
  • Page 105 ® Operating the Instrument R&S FSMR3000 Getting Help The "Help" dialog box "View" tab is displayed. A topic containing information about the focused screen element is displayed. If no context-specific help topic is available, a more general topic or the "Con- tent"...

  • Page 106: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Contacting Customer Support R&S FSMR3000 Contacting Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...

  • Page 107: Index

    ® Index R&S FSMR3000 Index Symbols LAN ............. 45 Noise Source Control ......46 75 Ω (channel bar) ........79 Phones ..........41 Probe ..........41 REF Input ..........46 AC (channel bar) ........79 RF Input 50Ω ........41 Alphanumeric parameters ....... 90 Trigger 3 ..........46...
  • Page 108 ® Index R&S FSMR3000 Evaluation Modes, adding ........101 Trying out ..........52 DOWN ..........40 Evaluation bar LEFT ........... 40 Using ..........101 POWER ..........34 EXT REF Redo ........... 40 Status message ........82 RIGHT ..........40 External monitor Undo ........... 40 Connectors .........
  • Page 109 ® Index R&S FSMR3000 MultiView Status display ........82 QP (trace information) ......80 Trying out ..........58 RBW (channel setting) ......77 Navigation Redo Controls ..........39 Key ............40 in tables ..........39 REF Input Navigation keys ........40 Connector ...........
  • Page 110 ® Index R&S FSMR3000 Star (yellow) see Invalid data icon ......76 VBW (channel setting) ......77 Status bar Volume Color coding ........83 Headphones ........41 Error messages ........83 Status display .......... 82 Switching White papers ........... 14 Focus area .......... 35 Window title bar ........

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