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  • Page 1 ® R&S Vector Network Analyzer Getting Started (=GLÑ2) 1323286702...
  • Page 2 ® This manual applies to the following R&S ZNL models with firmware version 1.10 or higher: ● R&S ® ZNL3, 5 kHz to 3 GHz, 2 ports, N(f) connectors, order no. 1323.0012.03 ● R&S ® ZNL6, 5 kHz to 6 GHz, 2 ports, N(f) connectors, order no. 1323.0012.06 ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S Contents 1 Safety Information..............5 2 Preface..................6 2.1 Conventions Used in the Documentation...........6 3 Documentation Overview............8 3.1 Getting Started Manual.................8 3.2 User Manuals and Help................ 8 3.3 Service Manual..................9 3.4 Instrument Security Procedures............9 3.5 Basic Safety Instructions..............9 3.6 Data Sheets and Brochures..............
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S 6.1 Performing Measurements..............53 6.2 Zooming into the Display..............63 6.3 Saving Settings................... 64 6.4 Printing and Saving Results.............. 66 6.5 Activating Additional Channel Setups..........67 6.6 Trying Out Spectrum Mode..............70 6.7 Performing Sequential Measurements..........78 7 Operating the Instrument............80 7.1 Understanding the Display Information (VNA Mode)......

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ® Safety Information R&S Safety Information The product documentation helps you use the R&S ZNL safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instruc- tions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users. Intended use The R&S ZNL is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory...

  • Page 6: Preface

    ® Preface R&S Conventions Used in the Documentation Preface This chapter provides safety-related information, an overview of the user docu- mentation and the conventions used in the documentation. Conventions Used in the Documentation 2.1.1 Typographical Conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation: Convention Description "Graphical user interface...
  • Page 7 ® Preface R&S Conventions Used in the Documentation 2.1.3 Notes on Screenshots When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent realistic usage scenarios.

  • Page 8: Documentation Overview

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

  • Page 9: Service Manual

    ® Documentation Overview R&S Data Sheets and Brochures All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet. Service Manual Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains mechanical drawings and spare part lists.

  • Page 10: Release Notes And Open Source Acknowledgment (Osa)

    ® Documentation Overview R&S Calibration Certificate Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg- ment (OSA) The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software.

  • Page 11: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Preparing for Use ● Putting into Operation..................11 ● Windows Operating System................21 ● Connecting USB Devices................25 ● Connecting an External Monitor..............27 ● Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection............29 ● Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings............
  • Page 12 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the instrument and the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports.
  • Page 13 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation EMI impact on measurement results Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results. To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI): ● Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double- shielded RF and LAN cables. ●...
  • Page 14 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Risk of instrument damage during transportation and shipment Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation and shipment can damage the instrument. ● Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection is provided.
  • Page 15 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Risk of injury if feet are folded out The feet can fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted. This can cause damage or injury. ●...
  • Page 16 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack If you mount several instruments in a rack, you need an efficient ventilation concept to ensure that the instruments do not overheat. Insufficient airflow for a longer period can disturb the operation and even cause damage.
  • Page 17 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation 4.1.4 Connecting the AC Power The R&S ZNL is equipped with an AC power supply connector. The R&S ZNL can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. Refer to the datasheet for the requirements of voltage and frequency.
  • Page 18 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation 4.1.6 Connecting an Optional DC Power Supply (R&S FPL1- B30) The R&S ZNL can also be equipped with an optional (internal) DC power supply (R&S FPL1-B30). If installed, the R&S ZNL can be operated by a DC voltage of 10.4 V to 28 V.
  • Page 19 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation The battery pack is charged directly in the R&S ZNL via the common AC or DC power supply. The battery pack can be charged at an ambient temperature between +0 °C and +45 °C. If the temperature is above or below these values, charging is interrupted.
  • Page 20 ® Preparing for Use R&S Putting into Operation The instrument operates on DC or AC power, whichever is supplied. After booting, the instrument is ready for operation. The green [POWER] LED indi- cates this. A steady orange LED indicates the instrument is in standby mode. Warm-up time for OCXO (option R&S FPL1-B4) When the instrument is switched on, the OCXO requires an extended warm-up time (see data sheet).

  • Page 21: Windows Operating System

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed. 4. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note. Windows Operating System The instrument contains the Windows operating system which has been config- ured according to the instrument's features and needs.
  • Page 22 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System For details and recommendations, see the following Rohde & Schwarz white paper: ● 1EF96: Malware Protection Windows 10 4.2.2 Service Packs and Updates Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Win- dows-based operating systems.
  • Page 23 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System 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 for any user at any time via "Start >...
  • Page 24 ® Preparing for Use R&S Windows Operating System 2. Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R&S ZNL (see also Chapter 4.2.4, "Accessing the Start Menu", on page 25). 3. In the "Start" menu, select "Run". The "Run"...

  • Page 25: Connecting Usb Devices

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Connecting USB Devices 4. Enter the command C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\ZNL\user\ AUTOLOGIN.REG. 5. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm. This command reactivates automatic login function. It is active the next time the instrument reboots. 4.2.4 Accessing the Start Menu The Windows "Start"...
  • Page 26 ® Preparing for Use R&S Connecting USB Devices using USB hubs. Due to the large number of available USB devices, there is almost no limit to the expansions that are possible with the R&S ZNL. All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the instrument during operation.

  • Page 27: Connecting An External Monitor

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Connecting an External Monitor 2. Select "Start > Settings > Time & language > Region & language > Add a lan- guage" . 4.3.2 Connecting a Printer When printing a file, the instrument checks whether a printer is connected and turned on and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed.
  • Page 28 ® Preparing for Use R&S Connecting an External Monitor The standard Windows "Screen Resolution" dialog box is displayed. 5. If necessary, change the screen resolution to be used. Consider the informa- tion in the note above. 6. Select the instrument to be used for display: ●...

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Network (Lan) Connection

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection To fix the mapping between touchscreen and display, connect an external monitor to the R&S ZNL and proceed as follows: 1. Select [Setup] > "Display" > "Configure Monitor" > "Display Switch" to bring up the Windows 10 "PROJECT"...
  • Page 30 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection ● To transfer data between a controlling device and the test device, e.g. to run a remote control program. See chapter "Remote Control" in the R&S ZNL user manual. ●...
  • Page 31 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Risk of network failure Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks: ● Connecting the instrument to the network ● Configuring the network ● Changing IP addresses Errors can affect the entire network. ►...
  • Page 32 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Risk of network errors Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your network does not support DHCP, or if you choose to disable dynamic TCP/IP configuration, you must assign valid address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN.
  • Page 33 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection If you have entered an invalid IP address or subnet mask, the message "out of range" is displayed in the status line. If the settings are correct, the configura- tion is saved, and you are prompted to restart the instrument.
  • Page 34 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection 5. Tap the entry named "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" to highlight it. 6. Select the "Properties" button. 7. On the "General" tab, select "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter your own DNS addresses.
  • Page 35 ® Preparing for Use R&S Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name, but this name can be changed. The default instrument name is a non-case-sensitive string with the following syn- tax: <Type><variant>-<serial_number> The serial number can be found on the rear panel of the instrument.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Initial Instrument Settings

    ® Preparing for Use R&S Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings This section describes how to set up the R&S ZNL initially. For further basic instrument settings, see the R&S ZNL User Manual. ● Setting the User Interface Language..............
  • Page 37 ® Preparing for Use R&S Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings 5. If necessary, toggle the "Date and Time Format" between German (DE) and After you have changed the setting and closed the dialog box, the instrument adopts the new date and time. Getting Started 1323.2867.02 ─...

  • Page 38: Instrument Tour

    ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Instrument Tour Front Panel View This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. Figure 5-1: Front panel view 1 = Power key 2 = USB (2.0) connectors 3 = System keys 4 = Touchscreen 5 = Function keys 6 = Keypad...
  • Page 39 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids, bases, or other substances. Solvents can damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts, or screens, for example. Never use cleaning agents to clean the outside of the instrument.
  • Page 40 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View 1 = Toolbar with standard application functions, e.g. print, save/open file etc. 2 = Tabs for individual channel setups 3 = Softtool panel (a.k.a. softkey bar) 4 = Window title bar with diagram-specific (trace) information 5 = Measurement results (diagram) area 6 = Channel list 7 = Diagram footer with diagram-specific information...
  • Page 41 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View 5.1.3 The front panel provides two female USB connectors (USB-A, 2.0 standard) to connect devices like a keyboard or a mouse. A memory stick can be connected to store and reload instrument settings and measurement data. The rear panel provides further USB connectors (standard 3.0), see Chap- ter 5.2.8,...
  • Page 42 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View 5.1.5 Function Keys Function keys provide access to the most common measurement settings and functions. A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the User Man- ual. The labels indicated in italics (blue font color on the instrument) apply to the optional Spectrum mode only.
  • Page 43 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Function key Assigned functions VNA mode SA mode [Sweep] Defines the sweep type and other Sets the sweep time and the number sweep parameters; controls sweep of measurement points execution. Selects continuous measurement or single measurement [Trace] Configures the graphical analysis of measurement results.
  • Page 44 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Type of key Description Unit keys Adds the selected unit to the entered numeric value and com- plete the entry. (G/n, M/μ, k/m, x1) In the case of level entries (e.g. in dB) or dimensionless values, all units have the value "1"...
  • Page 45 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View The rotary knob has several functions: ● For numeric entries: increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter- clockwise direction) the instrument parameter at a defined step width ● In lists: toggles between entries ● For markers, limit lines, and other graphical elements on the screen: moves their position ●...
  • Page 46 ® Instrument Tour R&S Front Panel View Numbered type N female connectors. The test ports serve as outputs for the RF stimulus signal and as inputs for the measured RF signals from the DUT (response signals). ● With a single test port, it is possible to generate a stimulus signal and mea- sure the response signal in reflection.

  • Page 47: Rear Panel View

    ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View Risk of instrument damage Do not overload the input. For maximum allowed values, see the data sheet. A DC input voltage of 50 V must never be exceeded. Rear Panel View This figure shows the rear panel view of the R&S ZNL. The individual elements are described in more detail in the subsequent sections.
  • Page 48 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View 13 = Aux. Port serving as VNA user port or SA auxiliary port *) 14 = "IF/VIDEO OUT" connector *) 15 = NOISE SOURCE CONTROL *) *) requires the "Additional Interfaces" option R&S FPL1-B5. 5.2.1 Li-Ion Battery Packs and DC Power Connector With the Li-Ion battery pack (option R&S FPL1-B31), the R&S ZNL can be oper-...
  • Page 49 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View Main power switch function: Position 1: The instrument is in operation. Position O: The entire instrument is disconnected from the AC power supply. For details, refer to Chapter 4.1.4, "Connecting the AC Power", on page 17.
  • Page 50 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View 5.2.6 You can connect an external monitor or other display device to the R&S ZNL via the DVI (Digital visual interface) connector to provide an enlarged display. For details, see Chapter 4.4, "Connecting an External Monitor", on page 27.
  • Page 51 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View This connector is provided by the "Additional Interfaces" option R&S FPL1- Short-circuit hazard Always observe the designated pin assignment. A short-circuit can damage the port. 5.2.11 IF/Video Output The female BNC connector can be used for various outputs in the Spectrum application: ●...
  • Page 52 ® Instrument Tour R&S Rear Panel View 5.2.12 Headphones Connector The Spectrum Mode provides demodulators for AM, FM and PM signals, which can be routed to the headphone connector. With headphones or an external loud- speaker connected to the 3.5 mm headphone socket the displayed signal can be identified acoustically.

  • Page 53: Trying Out The Instrument

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements Trying Out the Instrument This chapter introduces the most important functions and settings of the R&S ZNL step by step. The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in the R&S ZNL User Manual. Basic instrument operation is described in Chap- ter 7, "Operating the Instrument",...
  • Page 54 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements Measurement stages in the wizard The individual dialogs of the "S-Parameter Wizard" correspond to the typical stages of any measurement: 1. Select the test setup. 2. Define port impedances. 3. Select the measurement parameters and the diagrams. 4.
  • Page 55 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements 1. Connect the DUT between test ports 1 and 2 of the network analyzer as shown above. 2. Switch on the instrument and start the VNA application. Proceed as described in Chapter 4.1.8, "Switching the Instrument On and Off", on page 19.
  • Page 56 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements the forward transmission coefficient of the DUT. It is defined as the ratio of the transmitted wave at the DUT's output port (port no. 2) to the incident wave at the DUT's input port (port no. 1). The R&S ZNL automatically adjusts its internal source and receiver to the selected measured quantities: For an S measurement, a stimulus signal...
  • Page 57 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements 6.1.1.3 Calibrating the Instrument Calibration (system error correction) is the process of eliminating systematic, reproducible errors from the measurement results. E.g., in the current test setup, the connecting cables between the analyzer ports and the DUT introduce an attenuation and a phase shift of the waves.
  • Page 58 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements 4. Select "Next" to proceed to the next page of the "Calibration Setting" wizard. 5. Select the test port connector type and gender (here: N 50 Ω, female, corre- sponding to a male Through standard) and the calibration kit (here: R&S ZV- Z121), then click "Start".
  • Page 59 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements 6. The "Calibration" dock widget indicates the standard measurements that make up a "Trans Norm" calibration. Select "Through (mm)" to initiate the measurement of the connected Through standard. Measuring the isolation between ports 1 and 2 is optional. Skip it for now.
  • Page 60 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements 6.1.1.4 Evaluating Data The analyzer provides various tools to optimize the display and analyze the mea- surement data. For instance, you can use markers to determine maxima and min- ima on the trace, and change the display format to obtain information about the group delay of the transmitted wave.
  • Page 61 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements Refer to section "Trace Formats" in the help system or in the user manual to learn more about the diagram properties. 6.1.2 Reflection S-Parameter Measurement In a reflection measurement, the analyzer transmits a stimulus signal to the input port of the device under test (DUT) and measures the reflected wave.
  • Page 62 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Measurements You can also use the basic transmission test setup, e.g. if you want to mea- sure reflection and transmission parameters in parallel. ● The analyzer provides special calibration types for reflection measurements. Use the calibration wizard and select an appropriate type.

  • Page 63: Zooming Into The Display

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Zooming into the Display Zooming into the Display To analyze the areas around the peak levels in more detail, we will zoom into a peak. 1. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar. The icon is highlighted to indicate that zoom mode is active.

  • Page 64: Saving Settings

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Saving Settings Figure 6-2: Zoomed display around a peak 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 1.
  • Page 65 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Saving Settings Keep the default "File Type" setting "Instrument with all Channel Setups" to store the configuration of all channel setups. Figure 6-3: Saving the instrument settings to a file 4. Tap the "Save" button. The file MyMultiViewSetup.dfl is stored in the default directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\ZNL\user.

  • Page 66: Printing And Saving Results

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Printing and Saving Results 2. Tap the "Load" icon in the toolbar. 3. In the "Load" dialog box, select the MyMultiViewSetup.dfl file in the default directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\ZNL\user. 4. Tap the "Load" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display should resemble the instrument display right before the settings were stored.

  • Page 67: Activating Additional Channel Setups

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Activating Additional Channel Setups The screenshot is stored to MyMultiViewDisplay.png. Activating Additional Channel Setups The R&S ZNL features multiple channel setups, i.e. you can define several mea- surement configurations in parallel and then switch between the channel setups automatically to perform the measurements sequentially.
  • Page 68 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Activating Additional Channel Setups 4. Press the [Mode] key on the front panel. 5. On the "New Channel Setup" tab of the "Mode" dialog box, tap the "Spectrum" button. Figure 6-4: Adding a new channel setup 6.
  • Page 69 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Activating Additional Channel Setups d) Drag the "Real/Imag (I/Q)" icon from the evaluation bar to the SmartGrid. Figure 6-5: Inserting a Real/Imag diagram for I/Q analysis e) Close the SmartGrid mode. The "IQ Analyzer" channel setup displays the real and imaginary signal parts in separate windows.

  • Page 70: Trying Out Spectrum Mode

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Figure 6-6: The "MultiView" tab Trying Out Spectrum Mode If the "Spectrum Analysis" option B1 for the R&S ZNL is installed, you can use the instrument to perform spectrum measurements. The following chapters describe some basic tasks in Spectrum mode.
  • Page 71 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode To display the internal 50 MHz calibration signal 1. Press the [Preset] key to start out in a defined instrument configuration. 2. Press 3. Press the [Setup] key. 4. Tap the "Service + Support" softkey. 5.
  • Page 72 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Instrument warmup time Note that the instrument requires an initial warmup time after switching it on. A message in the status bar ("Instrument warming up...") indicates that the operating temperature has not yet been reached. Wait until this mes- sage is no longer displayed before you start a measurement.

  • Page 73: Displaying A Spectrogram

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Figure 6-8: Calibration signal with optimized display settings 6.6.2 Displaying a Spectrogram In addition to the standard "level versus frequency" spectrum display, the R&S ZNL also provides a spectrogram display of the measured data. A spectro- gram shows how the spectral density of a signal varies over time.
  • Page 74 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Drag the "Spectrogram" icon from the evaluation bar to the diagram area. The blue area indicates that the new diagram would replace the previous spectrum display. Since we do not want to replace the spectrum, drag the icon to the lower half of the display to add an additional window instead.

  • Page 75: Setting And Moving A Marker

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Figure 6-10: Spectrogram of the calibration signal 6.6.3 Setting and Moving a Marker Markers are useful to determine the position of particular effects in the trace. The most common use is to determine a peak, which is the default setting when you activate a marker.
  • Page 76 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode Marker 1 is activated and automatically set to the maximum of trace 1. The marker position and value is indicated in the diagram area as M1[1]. 6. Now you can move the marker by tapping and dragging it to a different posi- tion.

  • Page 77: Displaying A Marker Peak List

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Trying Out Spectrum Mode 6.6.4 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 setup.

  • Page 78: Performing Sequential Measurements

    ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Sequential Measurements 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. Only peaks that are larger than -68 dBm will be included in the peak list.
  • Page 79 ® Trying Out the Instrument R&S Performing Sequential Measurements 2. Toggle the "Sequencer" softkey in the "Sequencer" menu to "On". A continuous sequence is started, i.e. each channel setup measurement is performed one after the other until the Sequencer is stopped. Figure 6-12: "MultiView"...

  • Page 80: Operating The Instrument

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Understanding the Display Information (VNA Mode) Operating the Instrument This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S ZNL. Risk of touchscreen damage Inappropriate tools or excessive force can damage the touchscreen. Observe the following instructions when operating the touchscreen: ●...
  • Page 81 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Understanding the Display Information (VNA Mode) 1 = Window title bar with measurement-specific (trace) information 2 = Diagram area with marker information 3 = Diagram footer with diagram-specific information Window title bar For each parameter diagram, a window is displayed with the following information in the title bar: 1 = Trace name 2 = Measured parameter...

  • Page 82: Accessing The Functionality

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Accessing the Functionality Diagram footer For each parameter diagram, a window is displayed with the following information in the footer: 1 = Channel 2 = Center frequency 3 = Power level 4 = Measurement bandwidth 5 = Span Accessing the Functionality All tasks necessary to operate the instrument can be performed using this user...
  • Page 83 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Accessing the Functionality 7.2.1 Toolbar Standard functions can be performed via the icons in the toolbar on the left side of the screen. You can hide the toolbar display, e.g. when using remote control, to enlarge the display area for the measurement results ("Setup"...
  • Page 84 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Accessing the Functionality The softtools are displayed in the softkey bar of the instrument. The title area of the softkey bar displays the name of the currently opened softtool. If you close the softkey bar using its close icon, it is automatically reopened the next time a function key is pressed.

  • Page 85: Entering Data

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Entering Data 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 86 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Entering Data Transparent dialog boxes You can change the transparency of the dialog boxes to see the results in the windows behind the dialog box. Thus, you can see the effects that the changes you make to the settings have on the results immediately. To change the transparency, select the transparency icon at the top of the dialog box.

  • Page 87: Touchscreen Gestures

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Touchscreen Gestures Correcting an entry 1. Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to the right of the entry you want to delete. 2. Press the [BACKSPACE] key. The entry to the left of the cursor is deleted. 3.
  • Page 88 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Touchscreen Gestures Double-tapping Tap the screen twice, in quick succession. Double-tap a diagram or the window title bar to maximize a window in the display, or to restore the original size. Dragging Move your finger from one position to another on the display, keeping your finger on the display the whole time.
  • Page 89 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Touchscreen Gestures Figure 7-4: Pinching Figure 7-5: Spreading Touch gestures in diagrams change measurement settings When you change the display using touch gestures, the corresponding measurement 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 90: Getting Help

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Getting Help Mouse operation Touch operation Drag-&-drop (= click and hold, then drag and Touch, then drag and release release) n.a. (Change hardware settings) Spread and pinch two fingers Mouse wheel to scroll up or down Swipe Dragging scrollbars to scroll up or down, left or Swipe...
  • Page 91 ® Operating the Instrument R&S 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 92 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Getting Help To navigate the Help, use the touchscreen. Alternatively, you can also use the navigation keys on the front panel. To search for a topic in the index The index is sorted alphabetically. You can browse the list, or search for entries in the list.

  • Page 93: Remote Control

    ® Operating the Instrument R&S Remote Control Remote Control In addition to working with the R&S ZNL interactively, located directly at the instrument, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. Various methods for remote control are supported: ●...
  • Page 94 ® Operating the Instrument R&S Remote Control 7.6.2 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop is a Windows application which can be used to access and con- trol the instrument from a remote computer through a LAN connection. While the instrument is in operation, the instrument screen contents are displayed on the remote computer.

  • Page 95: Collecting Information For Support

    ® Collecting Information for Support R&S Collecting Information for Support If problems occur, the instrument generates error messages which in most cases will be sufficient for you to detect the cause of an error and find a remedy. Error messages are described in the "Troubleshooting" section of the user man- uals.
  • Page 96 ® Collecting Information for Support R&S The file is stored as C:\Program Files\Rohde-Schwarz\Vector Network Analyzer\ZNL\ user\<inst_model>_<serial-no>_<date_and_time>.zip For example C:\Program Files\Rohde-Schwarz\Vector Network Analyzer\ZNL\ user\ZNL3__20160803_145113.zip To create Windows event log files 1. Select the "Windows Start Button" in the bottom left corner. 2.
  • Page 97 ® Collecting Information for Support R&S Collect the error information and attach it to an email in which you describe the problem. Send the email to the customer support address for your region as listed on the Internet (http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com). Getting Started 1323.2867.02 ─ 09...

  • Page 98: Index

    ® Index R&S Index DHCP server LAN configuration ....... 34 AC supply fuse ........17 Dialog boxes Alphanumeric parameters ....... 86 Slider ...........86 Application cards ........10 Transparency ........86 Application notes ........10 Display Port Arrow keys ..........45 Connector ........... 50 Aux.
  • Page 99 ® Index R&S Help ............90 Menus Search for topic ........92 Context-sensitive ........ 84 Using ...........91 MultiView Trying out ..........69 I/Q Analyzer Trying out ..........67 Navigation IF/VIDEO/DEMOD Controls ..........44 Connector ........... 51 in tables ..........44 Instrument calibration ......57 Navigation keys ........
  • Page 100 ® Index R&S Ref. In Toolbar Connector ........... 49 Overview ..........83 Ref. Out Touchscreen Connector ........... 49 Overview ..........39 Reflection measurement (example) ..61 Transmission measurement (example) ... 54 Release notes ......... 10 Trigger In Remote control ........94 Connector ...........

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