Measurements In Zero Span - R&S ESR Getting Started

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c) Press the "Trg/Gate Level" softkey and enter 50%.
The trigger level is displayed as a horizontal line across the entire mea-
surement diagram. The R&S ESR displays the 1 kHz AF signal as a static
image in zero span. Use a headset to listen to the AF.
7. Activate the internal AM demodulator.
a) Press the [MKR FUNC] key.
b) Press the "Marker Demod" softkey.
The R&S ESR automatically switches on the AM audio demodulator. A 1
kHz tone can be heard over headset. If necessary, use the volume control
knob for AF OUTPUT on the front panel to turn up the volume.
7.4

Measurements in Zero Span

For radio transmission systems that use the TDMA method (e.g. GSM or IS136),
transmission quality is determined not only by spectral characteristics but also by
characteristics in zero span. A timeslot is assigned to each user since several
users share the same frequency. Smooth operation is ensured only if all users
adhere exactly to their assigned timeslots.
Both the power during the send phase as well as the timing and duration of the
TDMA burst, and rise and fall times of the burst, are important.
7.4.1 Measuring the Power Characteristic of Burst Signals
To measure power in zero span, the R&S ESR offers easy-to-use functions that
measure the power over a predefined time.
7.4.1.1 Measuring the Power of a GSM Burst During the Activation Phase
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