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Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Rider FPH User Manual

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Spectrum Rider FPH
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  • Page 1 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Handheld Spectrum Analyzer User Manual (=E:;2) 1321101102 Version 11...
  • Page 2 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. ® 1321.1011.02 | Version 11 | R&S Spectrum Rider FPH ® ® Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the symbol, e.g.
  • Page 3 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Safety Instructions Instrucciones de seguridad Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury or instrument damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing. ●...
  • Page 4 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern. ● Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
  • Page 5 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Safety instructions for rechargeable lithium ion batteries Risk of serious personal injury or even death. You must fully observe the following instructions in order to avoid serious personal injury ‒ or even death ‒ due to an explosion and/or fire.
  • Page 6 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Instrucciones de seguridad para baterías recargables de ión litio Posibilidad de lesiones graves que en determinadas circunstancias puede causar la muerte. Tenga en cuenta los siguientes avisos en caso de explosión y/o incendio para impedir lesiones graves en personas que, en determinadas circunstancias, podrían incluso causar la muerte.
  • Page 7 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Sicherheitshinweise für wiederaufladbare Li-Ion-Batterien Mögliche schwere Verletzungen, unter Umständen mit Todesfolge. Beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise vollständig, um schwere Verletzungen von Personen - unter Umständen mit Todesfolge - durch Explosion und/oder Brand zu verhindern. 1. Batterien nicht zerlegen, öffnen, zerkleinern oder aus großer Höhe fallen lassen. Bei mechanischer Beschädigung besteht die Gefahr des Austritts von Chemikalien.
  • Page 8 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH Consignes de sécurité pour batteries rechargeables lithium-ion Risque de blessures graves pouvant entraîner la mort. Respecter intégralement les consignes ci-dessous afin d'éliminer tout risque de blessures graves voire mortelles par suite d'explosion et/ou d'incendie. 1. Ne pas démonter, ouvrir ou découper les batteries ni les faire tomber d'une hauteur importante.
  • Page 9 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH 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, programming or applications of Rohde &...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 1 Preface....................17 Documentation Overview................... 17 1.1.1 Manuals.........................17 1.1.2 Data Sheet........................17 1.1.3 Calibration Certificate....................18 1.1.4 Release Notes, Open Source Acknowledgment............18 1.1.5 Application Notes, Application Cards, Videos............... 18 Conventions Used in the Documentation..............18...
  • Page 11 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 3.2.2.6 Mechanical Locking Device...................35 3.2.2.7 Mini USB and LAN Port....................35 3.2.2.8 SD Card Slot......................... 36 3.2.3 Touchscreen Display..................... 36 3.2.3.1 Title Bar......................... 38 3.2.3.2 Measurement Result View.................... 38 3.2.3.3 Measurement Trace Window..................39 3.2.3.4...
  • Page 12 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 3.2.8.1 LAN Connection......................69 3.2.8.2 USB Connection......................75 Trying Out the Instrument..................76 3.3.1 Using the Spectrum Analyzer..................76 3.3.1.1 Attenuating the Signal....................77 3.3.1.2 Using the Preamplifier....................78 3.3.1.3 Measuring CW Signals....................79 3.3.1.4...
  • Page 13 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 4.8.1.2 Renaming Filename....................108 4.8.2 Restoring Datasets......................109 4.8.2.1 Previewing a Dataset....................110 4.8.2.2 Loading a Dataset......................111 4.8.3 Deleting Datasets......................111 4.8.4 Export Datasets......................112 Updating the Firmware..................... 112 4.10 Installing Firmware Options..................112 4.11...
  • Page 14 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 6.1.4.1 Selecting a Standard....................134 6.1.4.2 Setting the Burst Length....................134 6.1.4.3 Setting the Reference Level..................135 6.1.4.4 Using a Trigger......................135 6.1.5 Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask..............136 6.1.5.1 Selecting a Standard....................138 6.1.5.2 Optimizing Measurement Settings................138 6.1.5.3...
  • Page 15 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 6.1.9.4 Recording a Spectrogram................... 159 6.1.9.5 Playback of a Spectrogram..................163 6.1.9.6 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep................165 6.1.10 Using Isotropic Antennas.................... 165 6.1.11 Measuring the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power............168 Configuring Spectrum Measurements..............172 6.2.1...
  • Page 16 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 6.2.6.4 Working with Memory Traces..................194 6.2.6.5 Using Trace Mathematics....................194 6.2.7 Using Markers......................194 6.2.7.1 Using Markers and Deltamarkers................195 6.2.7.2 Positioning Markers.....................196 6.2.7.3 Positioning a Delta Marker..................196 6.2.7.4 Selecting the Marker Type..................197 6.2.7.5...
  • Page 17 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 9.2.1 Determining Pulse Characteristics................231 9.2.2 Selecting the Video Bandwidth..................232 9.2.3 Averaging Traces......................232 9.2.4 Triggering Measurements................... 233 9.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit.....................234 9.2.6 Scaling the Y-Axis....................... 234 9.2.7 Using Markers......................234 10 Modulation Analysis .................
  • Page 18 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 11.3.3.4 Aligning the Indoor Mapping Mode................261 11.3.3.5 Selecting Colors for Map Locations................262 11.3.4 Measuring Interference....................265 11.3.4.1 Selecting an Antenna Model..................265 11.3.4.2 Using an Audio Signal to Locate Interferers..............266 11.3.4.3...
  • Page 19 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 13.1.3 Protocols........................295 13.2 Setting Up the Remote Control Connection............296 13.2.1 Preparing for Remote Control..................296 13.3 Instrument Model and Command Processing............297 13.3.1 Input Unit........................298 13.3.2 Command Recognition....................298 13.3.3 Data Base and Instrument Hardware................299...
  • Page 20 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 13.6.2.7 Using Markers......................338 13.6.2.8 Using Display Lines and Limit Lines................352 13.6.2.9 Configuring and Using Measurement Functions............359 13.6.3 Remote Commands of the Analog Modulation............388 13.6.3.1 Setting the Frequency....................388 13.6.3.2...
  • Page 21 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 13.6.6.2 Configuring the Vertical Axis..................431 13.6.6.3 Setting the Bandwidth....................435 13.6.6.4 Performing and Triggering the Measurement..............436 13.6.6.5 Working with Traces....................441 13.6.6.6 Using Markers......................446 13.6.6.7 Using Limit Lines......................455 13.6.7 File Management......................
  • Page 22 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 14.2.3 SPAN Selection......................520 14.2.4 AMPT Parameters.......................520 14.2.5 SWEEP Parameters....................521 14.2.6 BW Parameters......................522 14.2.7 Trace Functionality...................... 522 14.2.8 Limit Lines........................523 14.2.9 Markers........................524 14.3 Functions of the Power Meter..................525 14.3.1...
  • Page 23 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 14.6.5 Sweep Configuration....................543 14.6.6 Trace Functionality...................... 543 14.6.7 Markers........................544 14.6.8 Limits Line Parameters....................545 14.7 Functions of the Maps....................545 14.7.1 Maps Measurement....................545 14.7.2 Frequency Parameters....................551 14.7.3 Amplitude Parameters....................551 14.7.4...

  • Page 24: Preface

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Documentation Overview 1 Preface 1.1 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S Spectrum Rider user documentation. 1.1.1 Manuals You find the documents on the R&S Spectrum Rider product page at: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/fph...

  • Page 25: Calibration Certificate

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Conventions Used in the Documentation The brochure provides an overview of the R&S Spectrum Rider and shows its specific characteristics. http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/fph 1.1.3 Calibration Certificate The document is available on https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert. You need the device ID of your instrument, which you can find on a label on the rear panel.

  • Page 26: Conventions For Procedure Descriptions

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Conventions Used in the Documentation Convention Description Links Links that you can click are displayed in underline blue font. "References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quotation marks.

  • Page 27: Welcome To The R&S Spectrum Rider

    ® Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 2 Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider The R&S Spectrum Rider is a new generation Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum analyzer developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering touchscreen input, the analyzer enhances user experience in making measurements fast and easy.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use 3 Getting Started The following chapters are identical to those in the printed R&S Spectrum Rider Get- ting Started manual. ● Preparing for Use....................21 ●...

  • Page 29: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and to connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument: ●...

  • Page 30: Accessory List

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Risk of 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 provi- ded.

  • Page 31: Using The Ac Adapter

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use When laid out horizontally for operation from above, the R&S Spectrum Rider is tilted slightly due to the micro-stand at the back. This position provides the optimum viewing angle for the display.

  • Page 32: Battery Operation

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Depending on the system you need, firmly connect the appropriate power cable inclu- ded in the delivery to the AC adapter (item 2 of Figure 3-1 Finally, connect the power cable plug to an AC power outlet.
  • Page 33 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Spectrum Rider is switched on), the charging time is extended to about four hours because the charging current is reduced as the power is partially drained by the usage of the R&S Spectrum Rider.

  • Page 34: Battery Maintenance

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Risk of traffic accidents, physical injury and property damage ● Turn off the R&S Spectrum Rider while driving or while the engine is on. ● Operation of the R&S Spectrum Rider via the cigarette lighter socket while driving or while the engine on is prohibited.

  • Page 35: Switching The Instrument On And Off

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use – The self-discharge of the battery - the higher the state of charge, the higher the rate of self-discharge ● Avoid a deep discharge of the battery. A deep discharge occurs when the state of charge falls below 5% of the battery's capacity.

  • Page 36: Checking The Supplied Options

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Preparing for Use Table 3-1: Summary of LED indication on POWER key LED indication on [Power] key Descriptions Green LED Instrument is in operation mode. Blue LED Instrument is in switch off mode with a fully charged battery. A blink- ing blue LED indicates that the battery charging is in process.

  • Page 37: Instrument Tour

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed. 3.2 Instrument Tour This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. It also contains general system configuration on the R&S Spectrum Rider as well as the connectivity of the instrument to PC.

  • Page 38: Overview Control

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.1 Overview Control Figure 3-4: Front panel of R&S Spectrum Rider RF input (N-connector or RPC 3.5 mm connector) BNC connectors Headphone jack USB ports Touch-sensitive screen area...

  • Page 39: Connectors Of The R&S Spectrum Rider

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument. For example, cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts, or the display.

  • Page 40: Bnc Connector

    ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour For model 02, model 06 and model 13, N type connector is used. For model 26, RPC 3.5 mm connector is used, however with the installation of option R&S FPH-B100, N- type connector is possible, see "R&S Spectrum Rider option "...

  • Page 41: Headphone Jack

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour When the BNC connector is configured as a trigger input, it controls the start of a mea- surement. The trigger mode is selected in the "Sweep" menu, see Chapter 3.2.5.5,...

  • Page 42: Dc Port

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.2.5 DC Port The DC port is located behind a protective cap on the left side of the R&S Spectrum Rider. The R&S Spectrum Rider is supplied with power by the AC/DC transformer power sup- ply via the DC connector.

  • Page 43: Sd Card Slot

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour You can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC via USB or LAN and transfer data in both directions. Configure the USB and LAN connection via the "Instrument Setup" menu. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.7.1, "Configuring the...
  • Page 44 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour The touch-sensitive screen offers an alternative means of user interaction for quick and easy handling of the instrument. Risk of touchscreen damage during operation The touchscreen may be damaged by inappropriate tools or excessive force.
  • Page 45 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour A touchscreen is a screen that is touch-sensitive, i.e. it reacts in a specified way when a particular element on the screen is tapped by a finger. Touchscreen gesture...
  • Page 46 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour It displays measurement results of the followings: ● GPS information ● Marker values – Including marker function such as marker noise measurement, frequency coun- ter and N dB down bandwidth measurement when activated.
  • Page 47 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Device warning messages (e.g IF Ovl) are displayed at the top right-hand corner of the window. Device Warning Message ● IF Ovl: This message indicates that the downconverter of the intermediate fre- quency (IF) is overloaded in R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 48 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour "Detect" Select "Detect" to display the trace detector menu with a list of settings ("Auto Peak", "Max Peak", "Min Peak", "Sample", "RMS"). "Trig" Select "Trig" to display the gate trigger menu with a list of settings ("Free Run", "Ext.
  • Page 49 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour "SWT" Select "SWT" to display an entry box to configure the sweep time of the spectrum measurement. "Config Overview" Select "Config Overview" to display the configura- tion overview window for more configuration options for the spectrum measurement.
  • Page 50 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Select "Amplitude" to configure reference level, reference offset, preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22, order number 1321.0680.02), RF attenuation level and mode. It also provides configuration to set the transducer table used in the signal measurement.
  • Page 51 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Select "Analysis" to configure trace mode, trace detector and the number of count used to average up the measurement for the trace display. It also provides configuration to set the "Trace Math"...
  • Page 52 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.5 Front Panel Keys The following chapters illustrate the function of the front panel keys. 3.2.5.1 POWER Key The [POWER] key is located on the lower left of the front panel. It starts up and shuts down the instrument.
  • Page 53 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour SYSTEM keys Descriptions [PRESET] Resets the instrument to the default state. [SETUP] Provides basic instrument configuration functions: ● Reference frequency (external/internal) and hardware selection ● Date, time, display, audio and regional configuration ●...
  • Page 54 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour FUNCTION keys Descriptions [WIZARD] Performs a sequence of standardized and recurring measure- ments. Chapter 5, "Working with the Measurement Wizard", on page 114. [BW] Sets the resolution bandwidth and the video bandwidth.
  • Page 55 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour It contains the following keys: Type of key Description Alphanumeric keys Enter numbers and (special) characters in edit dialog boxes. Decimal point Inserts a decimal point "." at the cursor position.
  • Page 56 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour The rotary knob has several functions: ● Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) the instrument parameters at a defined step width in the case of a numeric entry ●...
  • Page 57 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.6.2 Checking Options In the "Setup" menu, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows all options that are currently installed. 1. Press [SETUP] key. 2. Select "Installed Options" softkey.
  • Page 58 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Follow this link if you have purchased a registered license. Registered licenses only work in combination with a specific device ID. – "Register Licenses, Install License Keys and Activate Licenses"...
  • Page 59 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour After you have followed one of the links, follow the instructions displayed in the browser. If you encounter any problems during the licensing procedure, you can access the online help at any time with the online help icon . The online help contains an extensive description of all functionality that the license manager features.
  • Page 60 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Configuring the BNC connector You can use the BNC connectors for various applications. For more information on the supported applications, see Chapter 3.2.2.2, "BNC Connector", on page 33.
  • Page 61 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Enabling the antenna 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Antenna" menu item. A drop-down menu to select the antenna opens. 2. Select the "HL300", "HE300" or "HE400" "Antenna" menu item.
  • Page 62 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the compass information at the top of the map display. Assigning functions to the toggle switch The R&S HL300 and HE400 has a toggle switch on its handle that you can assign to one of the following functions: 1.
  • Page 63 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 2. Select "YES" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider tries to determine the antenna characteristics. It shows the results in a dialog box. 3. Select the "Calibrate" softkey.
  • Page 64 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 4. When calibration completes, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a "Calibration Suc- cessful" message. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the calibration result. 3.2.7.3 Using the GPS Receiver The R&S Spectrum Rider can locate your exact position if you connect the GPS...
  • Page 65 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Location to secure GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340) Figure 3-6: Location of GPS receiver ● Tighten the knob screw supplied with the GPS receiver to the screw track at the back of R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 66 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour When the satellite connection is lost, the GPS coordinates and number of satellites are displayed with a white bar. When the GPS receiver is not connected or enabled, a message "GPS Not Connec- ted"...
  • Page 67 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Setting the date 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Set Date" item. 2. Enter the date you want with the numeric keys. The sequence depends on the selected date format.
  • Page 68 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour The following is a list of languages that the instrument supports: English Spanish Japanese Russian French Italian Chinese Hungarian German Portuguese Korean Traditional Chinese 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Language" item.
  • Page 69 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour The display of the R&S Spectrum Rider is a TFT color LCD display. The ideal brightness of the display depends on the intensity of the backlight. To strike a balance between battery operating time and screen display quality, set the backlight intensity to the minimum brightness needed.
  • Page 70 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour a) "Color" selects a color display. b) "Black & White" selects monochrome display. c) "Printer Friendly" inverts the colors. Adjusting the keyboard backlight 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Keyboard Backlight" item.
  • Page 71 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Setting the key click volume The key click volume sets the volume of the sound that the R&S Spectrum Rider pro- duces when you press a key or select a softkey.
  • Page 72 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.7.8 Configuring Power Supply The "Current Power Source" shows the source that the R&S Spectrum Rider is pow- ered by. When you are using the battery to power up the R&S Spectrum Rider, the remaining "Battery Level"...
  • Page 73 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 2. Select either "Repetitive" or "Once" to turn on the audio signal. If you have selected "Once", the R&S Spectrum Rider beeps once if the battery runs out of power. For a continuous beep, select "Repetitive".
  • Page 74 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select frequency clock or reference level "Align" item to perform alignment. 2. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the "Perform Alignment" dialog.
  • Page 75 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3.2.7.10 Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider You can either preset the R&S Spectrum Rider or reset it to factory settings. Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider The [PRESET] key resets the R&S Spectrum Rider to the default setup of the currently active operating mode.

  • Page 76: Lan Connection

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour ● Select "Yes" to perform the reset. During the reboot, it shows a corresponding message. ● Select "No" to cancel the reset. 3.2.8 Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with the R&S InstrumentView software package.
  • Page 77 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 1. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item. A drop-down menu opens to select the DHCP state. 2. Select "DHCP" to "On" or "Off" as required.
  • Page 78 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour IP address 1. Identify the IP address of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Proper- ties". 2. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "IP Address" item.
  • Page 79 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 3. During the initial startup, the "IP-Address" field is set to default "172.17.75.1". You can edit the IP address using the icons 4. Select the "Add Devices" button to create a new network connection.
  • Page 80 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 5. Specify a name and the IP address for the new network connection. 6. Select "Local Area Connection" for the "Network Adapter". 7. Confirm the entry with the "OK" button to add the new instrument to the connection manager list.
  • Page 81 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider in an existing LAN You can either get the R&S Spectrum Rider IP address automatically from the DHCP server or manually assign a fixed address.

  • Page 82: Usb Connection

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Tour 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item. 2. Select "DHCP" to "On" to activate the DHCP. The R&S Spectrum Rider is now allocated an IP address and the subnet mask by the DHCP server.

  • Page 83: Trying Out The Instrument

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument Figure 3-9: USB connection 3.3 Trying Out the Instrument This chapter provides a short overview of the first steps of the measurements you can perform with the R&S Spectrum Rider.

  • Page 84: Attenuating The Signal

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 3.3.1.1 Attenuating the Signal You can attenuate the signal to a suitable level either manually or automatically. In case of automatic attenuation, the level of attenuation at the RF input depends on the current reference level.

  • Page 85: Using The Preamplifier

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument ● Using rotary knob While you can enter any number you want with the number keys, using the rotary knob is coupled to a certain step size in most cases.

  • Page 86: Measuring Cw Signals

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 3.3.1.3 Measuring CW Signals A basic task for spectrum analyzers is to measure the level and frequency of sinewave signals. The following examples illustrate an effective way of performing these mea- surements.
  • Page 87 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument Setting the reference level The level at the top of the measurement diagram is called the reference level. To obtain the best dynamic range from the R&S Spectrum Rider, you should use its full level range.
  • Page 88 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument Measuring the frequency The trace consists of 711 measurement points (frequency points). The marker is always positioned on one of these measurement points. The R&S Spectrum Rider cal- culates the marker frequency from the frequency of the measurement point, the center frequency and the frequency span that have been set.

  • Page 89: Measuring Harmonics

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 3.3.1.4 Measuring Harmonics A spectrum analyzer is ideal to measure harmonic levels or harmonic ratios, because it can resolve different signals in the frequency domain.
  • Page 90 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the start frequency. 4. Enter a start frequency of 50 MHz. 5. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys.

  • Page 91: Using A Power Sensor

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 3.3.2 Using a Power Sensor R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K9 (order number: 1321.0709.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the power sensor mode.
  • Page 92 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 1 = Supported power sensor (e.g R&S FSH-Z1, R&S NRP-Z11) 2 = Power sensor connector (DUT) 3 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z101) 4 = USB port connector Measuring the power 1.
  • Page 93 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 2. Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources. 3. Select "Continue" softkey to start zeroing. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts the zeroing process. 4. Wait for the zeroing process to finish.

  • Page 94: Measuring Power And Return Loss

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the frequency. 2. Enter the frequency of the signal. 3. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys.
  • Page 95 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument 1 = Directional power sensor R&S FSH-Z14 or Z44 2 = Source 3 = Load 4 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z144) 5 = USB port connector Measuring the power 1.

  • Page 96: Saving And Recalling Results And Settings

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting Started R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Trying Out the Instrument To get the best results, you should also define the frequency of the signal. For more information on the measuring power and return loss, see Chapter 7, "Power Meter",...

  • Page 97: Instrument Functions

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Screen Layout and Elements 4 Instrument Functions This chapter provides information about the basic functionality and the user interface of the R&S Spectrum Rider. ● Screen Layout and Elements.................. 90 ●...

  • Page 98: Configuration Overview Screen Layout

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Screen Layout and Elements Title Bar 2 = Battery status Measurement Result View 4 = Date and time 5 = Reference position 6 = Currently selected menu item 7 = Available menu item...

  • Page 99: Touchscreen Gesture Element

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 1 = Current selected block 2 = Scroll bar 3 = Associated block (see Table 3-3) 4 = Drop down list When a block is selected in the "Config Overview" window, a blue frame is displayed around the selected block.

  • Page 100: Change Reference Level

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.2 Change Reference Level Swipe up or down vertically in the trace window to adjust the reference level of the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "REF" softkey in the...

  • Page 101: Change Span

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.3 Change Span Pinch or stretch two fingers horizontally to adjust the span of the spectrum measure- ment. Alternatively, select the "Span" softkey in the Parameter View...

  • Page 102: Move Marker

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.5 Move Marker Tab and drag on the marker icon to change the marker position in the trace window. Alternatively, select the marker label in the...

  • Page 103: Delete All Markers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.6 Delete All Markers Draw an "X" on the trace window to delete all markers from the spectrum measure- ment. Alternatively, press the [MARKER] key on the front panel and select the "Delete Marker"...

  • Page 104: Preview Screenshot

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.8 Preview Screenshot Swipe horizontally to the left or right direction in the trace window to preview the screenshot. Alternatively, select the "Prev" or "Next" softkey to preview the screenshot.

  • Page 105: Presetting The R&S Spectrum Rider

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider 4.3 Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider Before you prepare a measurement, it is recommended to preset the R&S Spectrum Rider. During a preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider resets all settings to their default state.

  • Page 106: Configuring Measurements

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working Directory 4.4 Configuring Measurements Measurement Result View dialog box provides an overview of the current configu- ration of the R&S Spectrum Rider. In addition, you can also change the configuration in this dialog box.

  • Page 107: Taking Screenshots

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Taking Screenshots 4.6 Taking Screenshots You can take and store a screenshot of the current screen anytime with the screenshot key. ► Press the screenshot key. The R&S Spectrum Rider takes the screenshot.
  • Page 108 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Taking Screenshots Previewing screenshots The R&S Spectrum Rider provides functionality to preview screenshot. Special touchscreen gesture You can swipe horizontally to the left or right direction to preview the screenshot.

  • Page 109: Saving On Events

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Saving On Events Figure 4-2: Preview screenshot 4.7 Saving On Events "Save On Event" is not available in the power meter and modulation analysis measure- ment mode. The R&S Spectrum Rider provides functionality that automatically saves measurement information if a certain situation or event occurs.
  • Page 110 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Saving On Events Data types You can select several data types to save when an event occurs. ● A screenshot of the sweep that contains the event (.png or .jpg file) ●...
  • Page 111 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Saving On Events a) "Time interval" You can define the duration of the time interval via the "Time Interval" menu item. b) "Limit failure" Saves measurement data if a limit line is violated.

  • Page 112: Managing Datasets

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets 4.8 Managing Datasets The R&S Spectrum Rider provides functionality to manage (e.g. save, restore, delete and export) datasets available in its internal memory or an external storage device.

  • Page 113: Saving Datasets

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets ● Saving Datasets....................106 ● Restoring Datasets....................109 ● Deleting Datasets....................111 ● Export Datasets.....................112 4.8.1 Saving Datasets The R&S Spectrum Rider allows you to save the data that is analyzed at any time.
  • Page 114 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets Figure 4-3: Save Dataset dialog box 1 = Remaining memory on selected data storage device 2 = Currently selected data storage 3 = Available data storage 4 = Currently folder structure of the selected data storage...

  • Page 115: Alternative Ways To Save Datasets

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets 1. Select the storage device you want to save the data. 2. Select the folder you want to save the data. 3. Enter a filename in the corresponding input field.

  • Page 116: Restoring Datasets

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets 1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] key. 2. Select "File Manager" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the file manager. 3. Select the files or file directories in the file manager.

  • Page 117: Previewing A Dataset

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets 1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] key. 2. Select "Recall" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "Recall Dataset" dialog box. 3. Select the storage device and file directory you want to load the dataset.

  • Page 118: Loading A Dataset

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Managing Datasets Figure 4-4: Preview dataset 6. Select "Recall" softkey to load the dataset Alternatively, select the "Exit" softkey to return to the file manager. 4.8.2.2 Loading a Dataset If you find a dataset whose settings you need for your current measurement task, you can load it.

  • Page 119: Export Datasets

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Device Documentation Before deleting, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows a warning message that you need to confirm. 6. Select "Yes" to delete the selected files or file directories. The R&S Spectrum Rider deletes the selected files or file directories from its mem- ory.
  • Page 120 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument Functions R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Device Documentation The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the file manager window to export the documen- tation. 4. Select the desired file location in the file manager window to export the documenta- tion.

  • Page 121: Working With The Measurement Wizard

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements 5 Working with the Measurement Wizard When testing antennas and making measurement which involves complex signals, it is often necessary to perform a sequence of standardized and recurring measurements, often in an environment that is not easily accessible.
  • Page 122 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements For more information of the "Wizard Set Editor", see the R&S InstrumentView manual. Load the measurement wizard Now that the measurement set is available on the R&S Spectrum Rider, you can per- form the measurement wizard.
  • Page 123 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements Figure 5-2: Measurement setting dialog Table 5-1: Measurement setting parameters Measurement parameters Descriptions "General" User Name of the person that performs the measurement.
  • Page 124 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements ► Select "Meas Spec" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "Meas Spec" dialog box. Figure 5-3: Measurement specification dialog box 1 = Measurement step in a wizard set...
  • Page 125 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements 1 = Image of a measurement step defined in the R&S InstrumentView software package. 2 = Wizard message box 3 = See Table 5-2 1.
  • Page 126 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider prompts you to save measurement result and exit the wizard measurement. ● Select "Interrupt" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the wizard interrupt dialog box.
  • Page 127 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing and Configuring Measurements 4. After all the measurements are completed, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a message "All Measurements Done" in the wizard message box. Select "Continue" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider prompts you to save or dis- card the measurement results.

  • Page 128: Evaluating Results

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Evaluating Results Softkey Description "Finish Wizard" Ends the measurement sequence and returns to the "Measurement Wizard" dialog box. The results of the measurements you have already finished are kept in the memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 129 ® Working with the Measurement Wizard R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Evaluating Results The report generator function in R&S InstrumentView allows you to create measure- ment reports for the full measurement set or a selection of dataset only. You can also perform simple tasks like activating or deactivating markers that have been set during the measurement.

  • Page 130: Spectrum Analyzer Mode

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode The default operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider is the spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer provides the functionality to perform measurements in the fre- quency domain, e.g.

  • Page 131: Using An Audio Signal To Locate Signal

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.1.1 Using an Audio Signal to Locate Signal You can configure the R&S Spectrum Rider to play back an audio signal when it receives a signal. The audio signal changes its volume and frequency, depending on the strength of the received signal.

  • Page 132: Measuring The Channel Power Of Continuously Modulated Signals

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Defining the gain of the audio signal The change of frequency of the audio signal is a constant change of frequency. It is either one octave per 20 dB or one octave per 40 dB.

  • Page 133: Selecting The Standard

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-1: Screen layout for channel power measurements 1 = Measurement mode 2 = Channel power numerical 3 = Measurement standard 4 = Channel bandwidth...

  • Page 134: Setting The Reference Level

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements For more information, see Chapter 4.8, "Managing Datasets", on page 105. 6.1.2.2 Setting the Reference Level The reference level is the power level that the R&S Spectrum Rider expects at the RF input.

  • Page 135: Changing The Span

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.2.4 Changing the Span Usually, the span the R&S Spectrum Rider sets yields optimal results. But sometimes you also need to see the spectrum outside the current span to detect other signal com- ponents that you need to include in the measurement.

  • Page 136: Unit For Power Display

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.2.7 Unit for Power Display The R&S Spectrum Rider can apply different units to the power output. The default unit is dBm. 1. Press [MEAS] key.

  • Page 137: Selecting A Standard

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-2: Screen layout for the occupied bandwidth 1 = Occupied bandwidth measurement mode 2 = Occupied bandwidth numerical 3 = Measurement standard 4 = Channel bandwidth...

  • Page 138: Setting The Reference Level

    ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements You can create and edit standards with the R&S InstrumentView and transfer them to the R&S Spectrum Rider via the USB or the LAN interface. The number of standards the R&S Spectrum Rider can store in its memory depends on the number of other data...

  • Page 139: Setting The Channel Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.3.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth The channel bandwidth specifies the frequency range around the center frequency, over which the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the power measurement.

  • Page 140: Configuring And Triggering The Sweep

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements The largest possible span for the channel power measurement is ten times the channel bandwidth. At larger spans, the result of the channel power measurement would be increasingly imprecise, because too few points of the trace occur in the channel to be measured.
  • Page 141 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-3: Screen layout for TDMA power measurements 1 = TDMA power measurements mode 2 = TDMA power 3 = Measurement standard 4 = Measurement time...
  • Page 142 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider performs the measurement over the time you have entered. If the measurement time you have entered was greater than the sweep time, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets a burst length equal to the sweep time.
  • Page 143 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 1. Connect the DUT trigger output to the R&S Spectrum Rider trigger input. 2. Press [SWEEP] key. 3. Select "Trigger" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the trigger setting.
  • Page 144 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-4: Screen layout for the SEM measurement 1 = SEM measurement mode 2 = Tx power measurement 3 = Tx bandwidth 4 = Measurement standard...
  • Page 145 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.5.1 Selecting a Standard For more information on selecting a standard, see Chapter 6.1.3.1, "Selecting a Stan- dard", on page 130. 6.1.5.2 Optimizing Measurement Settings After selecting the standard and applying the signal to the R&S Spectrum Rider, you...
  • Page 146 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Measurement items Descriptions Freq [Hz] Frequency of the peak level that has been mea- sured in each frequency range Power Abs Absolute peak power in the corresponding fre- quency range.
  • Page 147 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements ACLR measurement is also defined by the channel spacing, the bandwidth of adjacent channels and the adjacent channel spacing. The R&S Spectrum Rider supports measurements on up to 12 carrier channels and 12 adjacent channels to either side of the carrier.
  • Page 148 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Make sure not to overload the R&S Spectrum Rider as the power is measured with a resolution bandwidth that is small in comparison with the signal bandwidth. As with channel power measurements, automatically set the reference to an optimal level with the "Level Adjust"...
  • Page 149 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements If the VBW is automatically calculated by the R&S Spectrum Rider with the "Auto VBW" function, the VBW is calculated as follows: VBW ≥ 3 x RBW –...
  • Page 150 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 4. Enter the number of transmission channels you need for the measurement. Setting the number of adjacent channels 1. Select "Channel Settings" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the channel settings.
  • Page 151 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 5. Select "Done" to apply the changes. The R&S Spectrum Rider sets the appropriate span for the channel bandwidth that you have entered according to the criteria described above. This ensures that no incorrect channel power measurements are made.
  • Page 152 ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements assumes equal spacing between all Tx channels in the system. Therefore, the spacing you enter for the first two Tx channels is automatically applied to all other Tx channels.
  • Page 153 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 1. Select "Power Display" softkey The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the power display settings. 2. Select either the "Absolute" menu item to display the absolute results or the "Rela- tive"...
  • Page 154 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 4. Select the desired channel input field to change the limit. 5. Enter the limit value you need. 6. Select the channel checkbox to activate the channel limit.
  • Page 155 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.7 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion The Harmonic Distortion measurement is an easy way to identify the harmonics of a DUT. In addition to the graphic display of the harmonics, this measurement mode also calculates the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and shows the results.
  • Page 156 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 7 = Markers indicating harmonics (blue lines) 8 = Trace 9 = Harmonic distortion softkey menu 6.1.7.1 Defining the Number of Harmonics By default, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows the signal and its first harmonic. Each har- monic is indicated by a marker that the R&S Spectrum Rider places on the harmonic...
  • Page 157 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.7.4 Using a Trigger For more information on using external trigger to trigger measurements, see "External trigger" on page 135. 6.1.8 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth The AM Modulation Depth measurement analyzes AM modulated signals and calcu- lates the modulation depth of the signal using the measurement results.
  • Page 158 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6 = Threshold line (blue line) 7 = Trace 8 = Markers 9 = AM modulation depth softkey menu By default, delta marker 2 is active for editing. If you move the delta marker to another position, the other delta marker will be moved by the same distance relative to the nor- mal marker.
  • Page 159 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.8.3 Activating the Marker List To see the exact frequency of the carrier and its sidebands, you can activate the marker list that shows the value for each marker.
  • Page 160 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements line moves down one position, so that the present frame is always on top of the dia- gram. Therefore, the sequence of frames is chronological.
  • Page 161 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.9.1 Controlling the Spectrogram Update The spectrogram starts running when you enter the spectrogram mode. By default, the spectrogram is running in a continuous sweep mode.
  • Page 162 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 3. Select "Display" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the display settings for selection. 4. Select the "Full Screen" menu item to enable the checkbox.
  • Page 163 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements ● "Black-White" ● "Red-Purple" ● "Blue-Black" The following examples are based on the "Green-Blue" color scheme. 1. Select the color scheme that you are most comfortable with.
  • Page 164 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the display settings for selection. 3. Select the "Reference Level" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the reference level.
  • Page 165 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements The level range is now adjusted, the R&S Spectrum Rider is able to map its com- plete color range to the level range of the signal.

  • Page 166: Recording A Spectrogram

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 4. Select "Auto Range" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider performs an auto range to adjust the reference range and the reference level of the spectrogram for optimal display.
  • Page 167 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-9: Long time recording settings dialog box Long time recording Descriptions settings "Recording Mode" There are three selections for the recording mode: "Timer", "Immediately"...
  • Page 168 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Long time recording Descriptions settings "Stop Recording if Bat- The recording of the spectrogram data is stopped and an automatic save of tery Low" the recorded spectrogram data is performed when a battery low detection is triggered.
  • Page 169 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Note2: The recording of the spectrogram data stops according to the settings con- figured in Figure 6-9. Figure 6-10: Spectrogram recording 6. If you want to stop the spectrogram recording prematurely, press the "Long Time Rec"...

  • Page 170: Playback Of A Spectrogram

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 10. Select "Long Time Rec" softkey to start a spectrogram recording. 6.1.9.5 Playback of a Spectrogram If you have recorded a spectrogram and save it in the internal memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider , a USB stick or an SD card, you can view the results of that measure- ment later.
  • Page 171 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 1. Select "Select Time Line" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the position of the first time-line (T1). 2. Position the time line by entering a number or moving it with the rotary knob.

  • Page 172: Configuring And Triggering The Sweep

    ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 2. Use the rotary knob to move the marker on the horizontal axis to the frequency you want to analyze or enter the frequency directly with the number keys.
  • Page 173 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements ● R&S TSEMF-B1, 30 MHz to 3 GHz (order number: 1074.5719.02) ● R&S TSEMF-B2, 700MHz to 6 GHz (order number: 1074.5702.02) ● R&S TSEMF-B3, 9kHz to 200 MHz (order number: 1074.5690.02) To work with the isotropic antenna, you need a USB adapter (TSEMF-CV, order num- ber 1158.9250.02) to connect the antennas control cable via the USB interface of the...
  • Page 174 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements After you have turned on the isotropic antenna, the R&S Spectrum Rider uses the isotropic antenna for all measurements. Note: When you turn on the isotropic antenna without selecting a transducer factor, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the file manager dialog to select a transducer...

  • Page 175: Measuring The Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Decrease of measurement speed The R&S Spectrum Rider performs a measurement on each of the three antenna axes, the update rate of the results decreases slightly.
  • Page 176 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Test setup The following illustrates the typical test setup to conduct the EIRP measurement. Figure 6-11: Test setup for EIRP measurement 1. Connect the RF cable with the N coaxial connector to the RF input port.
  • Page 177 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements 1 = EIRP measurement result 2 = EIRP max hold value which updates when a new higher value is found Advanced EIRP measurement Channel bandwidth...
  • Page 178 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Spectrum Measurements Setting channel bandwidth The channel bandwidth defines the frequency range around the center frequency, over which the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the power measurement. 1. Press [MEAS] key.

  • Page 179: Configuring Spectrum Measurements

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Advanced EIRP measurement With advanced EIRP measurment, the R&S Spectrum Rider can performs dual polari- zation. 1. Press [MEAS] key. 2. Select "Advanced Setting" softkey.

  • Page 180: Configuring The Horizontal Axis

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements The "Configuration Overview" provides quick access and allows easy configuration on the parameters that affect the spectrum measurement from input to signal processing to output and signal analysis by stepping through each of the following dialog boxes: ●...

  • Page 181: Defining The Center Frequency

    ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements If you know the frequency of the signal you are measuring, it is best to match the cen- ter frequency to the signal's frequency. If you are investigating signals, e.g. harmonics, that are within a particular frequency range, the best option is to enter a start and stop frequency to define the span.

  • Page 182: Setting A Frequency Offset

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements This step size is ideal for measurements on harmonics. When you increase or decrease the center frequency, the center frequency automatically moves to the next harmonic.

  • Page 183: Setting The Span

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the horizontal axis according to your input, begin- ning with the start frequency and ending with the stop frequency. If you have entered a stop frequency that is outside the maximum frequency range, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets the stop frequency to the possible maximum.

  • Page 184: Configuring The Vertical Axis

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press [SPAN] key. 2. Select "Full Span" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the spectrum over its entire frequency range. 3. Select "Last Span" softkey.

  • Page 185: Setting A Display Range

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press [AMPT] key. 2. Select "Ref Level" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the reference level. 3. Enter the reference level you require.

  • Page 186: Selecting The Display Unit

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 3. Select the display range you need. The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the vertical axis accordingly. 6.2.3.3 Selecting the Display Unit By default, the vertical axis (and therefore the reference level) is scaled in dBm. How- ever, the units dBmV, dBV, Watt and Volt are also available.
  • Page 187 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements e.g. in a television cable network, the input mixer reduces the R&S Spectrum Rider inherent spurious products. However, the inherent noise display of the R&S Spec- trum Rider increases due to the increased attenuation in front of the input mixer.

  • Page 188: Using The Preamplifier

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to set the RF attenuation. You can set the attenuation from 0 dB to 40 dB in 5 dB steps.

  • Page 189: Setting The Resolution Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.4.1 Setting the Resolution Bandwidth The resolution bandwidth in a spectrum analyzer determines the frequency resolution for frequency domain measurements and therefore determines how well it can sepa- rate adjacent frequencies.

  • Page 190: Setting The Video Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Automatic adjustment of the sweep time In its default mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider automatically adjusts the sweep time as soon as you change the resolution bandwidth. This adjustment makes sure that the settling time required for the selected resolution filter is properly taken into account.

  • Page 191: Configuring And Triggering The Sweep

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements width and is the same as the resolution bandwidth. If you change the resolution band- width, the R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the video bandwidth accordingly. The effects of the video bandwidth on measurements are as follows.

  • Page 192: Selecting The Sweep Mode

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements too low. For more information, see Chapter 6.2.4.1, "Setting the Resolution Band- width", on page 182. ● The sweep depends on the span. If you increase the span, you also have to increase the sweep time.

  • Page 193: Working With Trigger Functionality

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider again starts to measure continuously. 6.2.5.3 Working with Trigger Functionality Gated trigger gated trigger is activated, the R&S Spectrum Rider disables the...
  • Page 194 ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Pulsed signals can be measured by this method, if the gate delay and gate length are selected in a way that the measurement is only performed while the pulse is active.
  • Page 195 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Performing gated sweeps After the gate settings are configured, it is possible to perform a gated sweep measure- ment. To get appropriate results, you have to set the gate delay and gate length in a way that the measurement is active during the interesting part of the signal.
  • Page 196 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 5. Select "AutoGate High" softkey to determine the "Gate Delay" and "Gate Length" automatically for the desire part of the signal. The R&S Spectrum Rider display the gate delay and length at the top right corner of the trace display.

  • Page 197: Working With Traces

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 5 = Span 0 Hz (time domain) 6 = Gate trigger softkeys menu 7 = Measurement of LTE signal within the gate length 6.2.6 Working with Traces The trace menu contains all functions available to customize the trace display.

  • Page 198: Selecting The Detector

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements way to detect intermittent signals or the maximum values of fluctuating signals, for example. Using the max hold trace mode automatically activates the max peak detector.
  • Page 199 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● Min Peak If the max peak detector is active, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays only the mini- mum power level that were measured in the frequency range covered by a pixel.

  • Page 200: Working With A Second Trace

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.6.3 Working with a Second Trace In spectrum mode, you can use up to two traces. All two traces are based on the same settings, except the trace settings like the trace mode or the detector. You can use the second trace to compare, for example, four different detector settings.
  • Page 201 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.6.4 Working with Memory Traces You can save the image of both traces to the memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider and later restore it and compare it to a live trace. The memory trace is always colored white to distinguish it from the live trace.

  • Page 202: Using Markers And Deltamarkers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● Using Markers and Deltamarkers................195 ● Positioning Markers....................196 ● Positioning a Delta Marker..................196 ● Selecting the Marker Type..................197 ● Automatic Positioning of Markers................197 ●...

  • Page 203: Positioning Markers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Measurement Result View 2 = Marker (solid line) 3 = Delta marker (dotted line) 4 = Active marker label (see highlighted line on the marker list as well as the marker label )

  • Page 204: Selecting The Marker Type

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider adds the delta marker to the marker list and shows the marker position relative to the normal marker (M1). You can perform the following actions: ●...

  • Page 205: Removing Markers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● "Set to Peak" The peak function places the active marker or the delta marker on the highest level value of the trace. ● "Set to Next Peak"...

  • Page 206: Using Marker Search Limits

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 2. Select "Delete Marker" softkey. 3. Select the "Delete All" menu item. 4. Confirm the selection by pressing the rotary knob. The R&S Spectrum Rider deletes all markers and delta markers.

  • Page 207: Using Marker Functions

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 10. Enter the lower limit. 11. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys. 12. Define the upper search limit the same way for "Search Range 1" section item.
  • Page 208 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Marker function frequency Marker functions are only applied to the marker position at center frequency. Deactivating marker functions Selecting a marker function again while it is still active will turns that marker function off.
  • Page 209 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Measuring the Frequency The R&S Spectrum Rider provides a frequency counter. The frequency counter accu- rately measures the frequency at the marker position. When calculating the horizontal position of the marker, the R&S Spectrum Rider includes the current span, center frequency and the frequency of the pixel the marker is on.
  • Page 210 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements Measuring the signal bandwidth The "n dB Down" marker function places two temporary markers to the left and to the right of the reference marker and measures the bandwidth between the two temporary markers.
  • Page 211 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press [MARKER] key. 2. Select "Marker Function" softkey. 3. Select the "n dB Down" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays two temporary markers on the left and on the right of the reference marker, "M1".
  • Page 212 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements When demodulating an AM modulated signal, the R&S Spectrum Rider turns the video voltage into an audible sound. You should therefore set the reference level to about the level of the signal that you are demodulating.
  • Page 213 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.8 Using Display Lines Like markers, display lines help you to determine the level of the signal. A display line is a straight line that runs horizontally and corresponds to a certain level value.
  • Page 214 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● An audio signal that sounds every time a limit is violated Figure 6-14: Upper and lower Limit Lines You can create and edit limit lines with the R&S InstrumentView software and then transfer them into the internal memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 215 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Spectrum Measurements 5. Select "Load" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider activates the limit line. In the diagram, the limit line is dis- played as a red line. See Figure 6-14.
  • Page 216 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Channel Tables ► Select the "Audio Beep" menu item. Once selected, the audio beep is active, the R&S Spectrum Rider beeps each time a limit is violated.
  • Page 217 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using Transducer Factors 2. Select "Freq Mode" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the channel menu items. 3. Select the "Set to Downlink " or "Set to Uplink" menu item.
  • Page 218 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using Transducer Factors Figure 6-15: Transducer factors displayed You can create and edit transducer factor with the R&S InstrumentView software pack- age and then transfer them into the internal memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Each transducer factor may consist of up to 1000 reference values.
  • Page 219 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using Transducer Factors You can select two transducer factors, a primary transducer and a secondary trans- ducer. If a transducer factor is active, the checkbox next to the "Primary" or "Secon- dary"...
  • Page 220 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Spectrum Analyzer Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using Transducer Factors 6.4.2 Setting the Reference Level The transducer shifts the trace by its value as a function of frequency. Positive trans- ducer values increase the level, negative values reduce it. To ensure that the trace is always within the diagram, the R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the reference level accord-...
  • Page 221 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Power Sensor 7 Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K9 (order number: 1321.0709.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the power meter mode.
  • Page 222 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Power Sensor Figure 7-1: Screen layout of the power meter mode 1 = Connected power sensor model 2 = Reference for relative power measurements 3 = Measurement time...
  • Page 223 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Power Sensor Risk of damage to the power sensor Before you start to work with the power sensor, make sure that the continuous power applied to the input of the power sensor does not exceed a certain level.
  • Page 224 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Power Sensor Center frequency Note that the R&S Spectrum Rider maintains the center frequency that you have set in another operating mode. In that case, it uses that frequency as the power sensor fre- quency.
  • Page 225 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Power Sensor 5. Select "Cancel" softkey to abort zeroing, for example, if you cannot disconnect the signal source. The R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts power sensor zeroing.
  • Page 226 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Directional Power Sensor To eliminate noise and the effects of noise on the measurement effectively, use the R&S FSH-Z1 power sensor. 1. Select "MeasTime" softkey. 2. Select the measurement time most suitable for your test setup.
  • Page 227 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Directional Power Sensor Figure 7-2: Screen layout of the directional power mode 1 = Selected transmission standard 2 = Connected power sensor model 3 = Reference for relative power measurements...
  • Page 228 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Directional Power Sensor 7.2.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements After you have connected a power sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts to measure the signal power. When measuring high powers, pay strict attention to the following instructions to avoid personal injury and to prevent the power sensor from being destroyed.
  • Page 229 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Directional Power Sensor The R&S Spectrum Rider indicates the weighting mode at the forward power head- ing. ● "Average" = average power ● "Peak Envelope" = peak envelope power Selecting the unit for the power readout When using a directional power sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the forward...
  • Page 230 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Using a Directional Power Sensor 1. Select "OFS" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the reference offset. 2. Enter the offset you require. The R&S Spectrum Rider takes the offset value into account in the power (level) and matching results.
  • Page 231 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Using the Internal Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 8 Using the Internal Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K19 (order number: 1321.0721.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the internal power mode.
  • Page 232 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Using the Internal Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Figure 8-1: Channel power meter measurement 1 = Channel power meter mode 2 = Readout of the measured power 3 = Reference for relative power measurements...
  • Page 233 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Using the Internal Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 2. Select "Channel BW" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the channel bandwidth. 3. Enter the channel bandwidth you require. The R&S Spectrum Rider performs a measurement on the selected channel. Note that it is not possible to change the measurement time, resolution bandwidth and frequency span.
  • Page 234 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH 9 Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the pulse power meter mode.
  • Page 235 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Figure 9-1: Power vs time display 1 = Connected power sensor model and type of algorithm for power calculation 2 = Numerical results showing the pulse characteristics 3 = Reference for relative power measurements...
  • Page 236 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Figure 9-2: Graphical representation of pulse characteristic Pulse characteristic Description "Pulse Width" Time that the pulse remains at the top level ("ON"). This is the time between the first positive edge and...
  • Page 237 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display Pulse characteristic Description "Start Time" Time offset, relative to the beginning of the trace (0 sec), where the pulse begins (start of the rise time).
  • Page 238 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display ● Selecting the Result Unit..................234 ● Scaling the Y-Axis....................234 ● Using Markers....................... 234 9.2.1 Determining Pulse Characteristics Selecting an algorithm for base and top power calculation The R&S Spectrum Rider provides several methods (or algorithms) to calculate the...
  • Page 239 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display 1. Press [MEAS] key. 2. Select "Ref Power Config" softkey. 3. Define the reference levels as required. You can always reset the reference levels to their default value with the "Set to Default"...
  • Page 240 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display Selecting the detector When you are averaging traces, you can also select a detector. The detector defines the way the measured data is evaluated and which data is displayed.
  • Page 241 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display 9.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit In the pulse measurement application, the R&S R&S Spectrum Rider can display mea- sured power in relative units (dBm) or in absolute units (W).
  • Page 242 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation 10 Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K7 (order number: 1321.0696.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in both analog and digital demodulation mode..
  • Page 243 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation Figure 10-1: AM Domain Title Bar 2 = AM or FM modulation Analog Modulation Parameters 4 = Modulation trace window Demodulation Bandwidth Audio lowpass filter Measurement time "Configuration Overview"...
  • Page 244 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation Title Bar 2 = AM or FM modulation Upper Limit Lower Limit 5 = "PASS" or "FAIL" result of the limit test Analog Modulation Parameters Demodulation Bandwidth...
  • Page 245 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation Label Description Total harmonic distortion Measures the ratio of the harmonics to the funda- mental and harmonics. All harmonics inside AF spectrum are considered up to the tenth har- monic.
  • Page 246 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation As a result, the demodulation bandwidth of "3000" is selected from the table. This shows that a minimum measurement time of 1.31 seconds is required to capture 3125 of sample rate.
  • Page 247 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation Selection of Audio Output Sample Rate Modulating Frequency (Hz) Lowpass, DPD (Digi- Maximum Frequency Minimum Frequency tal Predistortion) fil- 62500 25000 36250 15000 25000 10000 12500 5000...
  • Page 248 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation Selection of Audio Output Sample Rate Modulating Frequency (Hz) Lowpass, DPD (Digi- Maximum Frequency Minimum Frequency tal Predistortion) fil- "DBW/100" 25000 10000 12500 5000 9640 3250 6250...
  • Page 249 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation 1. Press [MEAS] key. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the analog modulation menu. 2. Select the analog modulation domain you require ("AM Domain" or "FM Domain") and the required measurement setting ("Mod. Trace" or "Mod. Summary") softkey to perform the measurement.
  • Page 250 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation 2. Select "FM Domain" softkey 3. Press [AMPT] key 4. Press the "Dev per Division" softkey. A drop-down menu to select the step interval on the frequency deviation opens.
  • Page 251 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Demodulation 3. Select the reference deviation you require. Table 10-1 Audio Lowpass The "Audio Lowpass", a DPD (Digital Predistortion) designed filter is used to fine-tuned the measurements demodulated signals.
  • Page 252 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "File Manager" dialog to select the limit line file. 3. Select the limit line file you require from the file manager.
  • Page 253 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation Figure 10-3: Eye diagram of an ASK modulated signal 1 = Operating mode domain ASK or FSK modulated parameters 3 = External reference signal 4 = Trace diagram displaying the selected display mode in ASK or FSK modulation domain...
  • Page 254 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation The measurements are performed in two digital demodulation domains: ● "ASK": Demodulates 2ASK signals. ASK is a digital modulation scheme that changes the amplitude of the carrier to transmit different values (or symbols).
  • Page 255 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation Display mode Description The modulation depth diagram displays the mod- ulation depth of the signal. The modulation depth indicates the amplitude drop during low state amplitudes (binary 1 = high state or modulated signal, binary 0 = low state or unmodulated signal).
  • Page 256 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation ence filter or measurement filter, are automatically selected by the R&S Spectrum Rider. 1. Press [MEAS] key. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the measurement menu. 2. Select "Demod Parameters " softkey.
  • Page 257 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation For Raised Cosine or Root Raised Cosine filter, the filter bandwidth is defined in term of the alpha value. For Gaussian filter, the filter bandwidth is defined in terms of the BT value.
  • Page 258 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation a = Minimum required signal level b = Time between bursts 1 = No burst detected as the signal level is below threshold point 2 = No burst detected as the burst period is too short...
  • Page 259 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation For more information frequency configuration, see Chapter 6.1.1, "Measuring Basic Signal Characteristics", on page 123, Chapter 6.1.2, "Measuring the Channel Power of Continuously Modulated Signals", on page 125 and Chapter 6.2, "Configuring Spec-...
  • Page 260 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Modulation Analysis R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Digital Demodulation For more information, see Chapter 6.2.5, "Configuring and Triggering the Sweep", on page 184. Selecting the sweep mode In its default state, the R&S Spectrum Rider measures continuously. In this mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider demodulates the signal until you stop it deliberately.
  • Page 261 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analysis 11 Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K15 (order number: 1321.0715.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the interference analysis mode. R&S FPH-K16 (order number: 1321.0615.02)) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the signal strength mapping mode.
  • Page 262 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 11.2 Signal Strength Mapping In the signal strength mapping mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider provides two map mea- surements for selection: Outdoor mapping Indoor mapping. 1. Press [MODE] key.
  • Page 263 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps ● Collecting Map Data....................268 ● Analyzing Geographic Data.................. 278 ● Analyzing Indoor Data ..................279 11.3.1 Transferring Maps Map folder The map folder contains the individual map data. You can create an arbitrary map folder name to store the map data, otherwise the R&S Spectrum Rider may not be able...
  • Page 264 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 11.3.2 Transferring Indoor Maps Before you can use the features of the indoor mapping application, you have to create an indoor map (for example a floor plan). These maps are created with features availa- ble in the R&S InstrumentView software package, and are based on an image of the...
  • Page 265 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps ● The R&S Spectrum Rider calculates and displays the distance between measure- ment points (in meters or feet, depending on the regional settings). ● You are able to embed the collected data into maps with a larger scale. Thus, you are able to, for example, combine measurement data recorded with the "Outdoor...
  • Page 266 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps In the "Indoor Mapping" operating mode, the "Auto Select" menu is only available if the R&S Spectrum Rider could not find any indoor maps. Screen layout of the map display The screen layout of the map display is customizable.
  • Page 267 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 11.3.3.1 Adding and Removing Elements The result display is made up out of several elements that you can add or remove as you like. 1. Press [MEAS] key.
  • Page 268 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Using the touchscreen gesture Use the touchscreen gesture to navigate on the map area: ● Swipe in your desired direction (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) to navigate the position on the map.
  • Page 269 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Using the touchscreen gesture For more information on the touchscreen gesture, see "Using the touchscreen gesture" on page 261. You can use the touchscreen gesture to move large steps on the current position of the map and fine-tuning the position further with the keypad keys (see "Manual alignment"...
  • Page 270 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the color. 5. Select the color of your choice. The R&S Spectrum Rider applies the selected color to the associated geotag.
  • Page 271 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps ● Green color: Signal reception is good. Figure 11-3: Display the geotag in outdoor mapping To change the default color of the geotag signal strength, do the following: 1.
  • Page 272 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Superimposed geotags If one or more geotags superimpose each other, you can define rules as to which tag (or its color) is displayed. ● Press [MEAS] key.
  • Page 273 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the measurement mode. 3. Select the "Traingulation" mode. The R&S Spectrum Rider enters the triangulation measurement mode.
  • Page 274 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Defining the threshold of the audio signal The audio signal has a specific frequency that is coupled to a specific signal level, the threshold. As the signal you are receiving during a measurement becomes stronger or weaker, the audio signal changes its frequency: ●...
  • Page 275 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 1. Press [LINE] key. 2. Select the "Upper Limit" or "Lower Limit" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the limits. Signals that are above the upper limit and below the lower limit are ignored.
  • Page 276 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Creating geotags manually 1. Press [MEAS] key. 2. Select "GPS Position" softkey. 3. Select "Save" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different geotags saving options.
  • Page 277 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Figure 11-4: Save On Event map measurement The R&S Spectrum Rider adds all geotags that you create to the "GPS Position List", "Managing geotags" on page 270.
  • Page 278 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Figure 11-5: GPS position list 1 = Outdoor mapping measurement mode 2 = Checkbox to include the geotag on the map display 3 = GPS information ("Latitude", "Longitude") of the geotag location...
  • Page 279 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Figure 11-6: Complete geotag information dialog box 1 = Outdoor mapping measurement mode 2 = Item number in the GPS position list 3 = Complete information of the selected geotag 4 = Select "Previous"...
  • Page 280 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 2. Enter the "Name" or "Description" in the input field. Displaying geotags You can also display as many geotags as you want on the map. See Figure 11-3.
  • Page 281 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different geotags saving options. 3. Select the "Azimuth Only" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to change the azimuth (the GPS data itself is not changed).
  • Page 282 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Adding the triangulation result to the GPS position list 1. Select "GPS Position" softkey. 2. Select "Save" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different geotags saving options.
  • Page 283 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Figure 11-8: Tags on indoor mapping When the cross-hairs is at the correct location, proceed as follows to save the mea- sured data. 1. Press the rotary knob to confirm the measured data.
  • Page 284 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a dialog box which contains a list of tags that you have saved. In this list, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows some basic information about the geotag.
  • Page 285 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps 2. Select the "Indoor Position List" menu item. 3. Select the tag you want to remove or includes. 4. Select "Include" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider unchecks / checks the checkbox at the "Include" column...
  • Page 286 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps forms .gpx files into ".kmz" files (required by Google Earth). It also contains a plug-in that illustrates the signal levels measured at the GPS coordinates that you have added to the .gpx file.
  • Page 287 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Working with Maps Figure 11-10: Indoor mapping with signal strength and indices displayed. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 11...
  • Page 288 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode 12 Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K43 (order number: 1321.0621.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the receiver mode.
  • Page 289 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode 1. Measurement (or receive) frequency 2. Power level measured at the receive frequency 3. Horizontal bargraph that graphically represents the currently measured power level. In the default state, the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the measurement on a single receive frequency.
  • Page 290 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode 12.1.1.1 Defining the Receive Frequency Channel frequency scan The R&S Spectrum Rider performs a scan of maximum 711 sweep points across the spectrum span. In single frequency measurement mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider determines the power level of a single frequency only.
  • Page 291 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode 1. Press [AMPT] key. 2. Select "Unit" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the possible units for selection. 3. Select the unit.
  • Page 292 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode The range is from 0 to 10, where "0" corresponds to the left side of the bargraph and "10" corresponds to the right side of the bargraph.
  • Page 293 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode Figure 12-1: Frequency scan measurement 1 = Operating mode Measurement result view Parameter view 4 = Marker 5 = Refresh button to refresh peak hold power level of the receiver frequency...
  • Page 294 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Selecting the Measurement Mode The "Polygon" trace style shows the trace as a continuous, horizontal line. The gaps between the actual measurement frequencies are interpolated. 12.1.2.1 Defining the Scan Range The scan range defines the frequency range that the scan takes place in.
  • Page 295 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Figure 12-2: Channel scan 1. Press [FREQ] key. 2. Select "Freq Mode" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu containing the different channel options for selection.
  • Page 296 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode ● Working with Traces....................291 ● Using Transducers....................291 ● Using Limit Lines....................291 ● Using Isotropic Antenna..................291 ● Save measurements..................... 292 12.2.1 Selecting Detectors for EMI Measurements ●...
  • Page 297 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Selecting the trace mode and working with memory traces For more information on trace modes and memory traces, see Chapter 6.2.6.1, "Selecting the Trace Mode",...
  • Page 298 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Selecting the scan mode When you enter the receiver mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider repeatedly measures the receive frequency or set of frequencies over the measurement time you have defined.
  • Page 299 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode 12.2.8 Save measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider is able to save both single frequency measurement fre- quency scan measurement if you are using the "Save on Event" functionality. Depend- ing on the trigger event (time, limit failure, distance, every sweep event), screenshots with measurement of the receiver mode are saved for further analysis.
  • Page 300 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Interfaces and Protocols 13 Remote Commands The commands required to perform measurements in the Spectrum application in a remote environment are described here. ● Interfaces and Protocols..................293 ●...
  • Page 301 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Interfaces and Protocols The modulesVISA32.BAS and VPPTYPE.BAS can be found in the following location: <VXIpnpPath>\WinNT\Include (typically C:\VXIpnp\WinNt\Include). Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider Manual operation is designed for maximum possible operating convenience. In con- trast, the priority of remote control is the "predictability"...
  • Page 302 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Interfaces and Protocols 13.1.3 Protocols VXI-11 Basics The VXI-11 standard is based on the ONC-RPC protocol which in turn relies on TCP/IP as the network/transport layer. The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated net- work services are preconfigured.
  • Page 303 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Setting Up the Remote Control Connection Figure 13-2: VXI-11 channels between instrument and controller The number of controllers that can address an instrument is practically unlimited in the network. In the instrument, the individual controllers are clearly distinguished. This dis- tinction continues up to the application level in the controller, i.e.
  • Page 304 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Model and Command Processing – status = viOpenDefaultRM(defaultRM) 'open default resource manager – status = viOpen(DefaultRM, "TCPIP::172.16.10.10", 0, 0, 'in case of USB connection – status = viopen(DefaultRM, "TCPIP::xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx", 0, 0, 'in case of a LAN connection, with xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx = IP address...
  • Page 305 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Model and Command Processing Figure 13-4: Instrument model in the case of remote control ● Input Unit.......................298 ● Command Recognition..................298 ● Data Base and Instrument Hardware..............299 ● Status Reporting System..................
  • Page 306 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Model and Command Processing ple GET (Group Execute Trigger) is only executed after the commands received before. Each recognized command is immediately transferred to the internal instrument settings data base but not executed immediately.
  • Page 307 ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax "Query UNTERMINATED" to the status reporting system. No data are sent to the con- troller, the controller waits until it has reached its time limit. This behavior is defined by IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Table 13-1: Examples Command Operation Description *RST RESET Resets the device. *ESE 253 EVENT STATUS ENABLE Sets the bits of the EVENT STA- TUS ENABLE register.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Multiple Keywords Some key words occur in several levels within one command system. Their effect depends on the structure of the command, i.e. at which position in the header of a command they are inserted.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle 1 is equivalent to STAT:QUES:ENAB 1 Upper and lower case notation of commands Upper-case and lower-case notation only serves to distinguish the two forms in the manual, the instrument itself does not distinguish upper-case and lower-case letters.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example – [SENSe:]BANDwidth|BWIDth[:RESolution] or SENS:BAND:RES is equivalent to BAND Parameters in square brackets can be incorporated optionally in the command or omitted as well –...
  • Page 312 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Syntax element Description The colon separates the key words of a command. In a program message, the separating semicolon marks the uppermost command level.
  • Page 313 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax 13.4.2.2 Special Numeric Values The texts MINimum, MAXimum, DEFault, UP and DOWN are interpreted as special numeric values. In case of a query, the numeric value is returned.
  • Page 314 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: Setting command: INPut:COUPling GROund Query: INPut:COUPling? Response: GRO 13.4.2.5 Strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks (' or "). Example: SYSTem:LANGuage "SCPI" or SYSTem:LANGuage 'SCPI' 13.4.2.6...
  • Page 315 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: CALL InstrWrite(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STARt 1E6;:SENSe: FREQuency:STOP 1E9") This program message is represented in its full length and contains two commands separated from each other by the semicolon. Both commands are part of the SENSe command system, subsystem FREQuency, i.e.
  • Page 316 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands 13.5 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization What has been said above makes clear that all commands can potentially be carried out overlapping. In order to prevent an overlapping execution of commands, one of the commands *OPC, *OPC? or *WAI must be used.
  • Page 317 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Each section describes the commands for one of the operating modes available in the R&S Spectrum Rider, beginning with the description of common commands required to operate the instrument.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands 13.6.1 Common Commands The common commands are taken from the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. A par- ticular command has the same effect on different devices. The headers of these com- mands consist of an asterisk "*"...

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Usage: Query only *IDN? Identification Returns the instrument identification. Return values: <ID> "Rohde&Schwarz,<device type>,<part number>/<serial num- ber>,<firmware version>" Example: Rohde&Schwarz,FPH,1321.1111.02/100001,V2.21 Usage: Query only *IST? Individual status query Returns the contents of the IST flag in decimal form.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands *RST Reset Sets the instrument to a defined default status. The default settings are indicated in the description of commands. The command is equivalent to SYSTem:PRESet.

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    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands 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 322 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands .................. 317 [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:AUTO ................... 317 [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:FULL ................... 317 [SENSe:]FREQuency:STARt ....................318 [SENSe:]FREQuency:STOP [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer <CenterFrequency> This command defines the center frequency of the R&S Spectrum Rider. In spectrum analyzer mode, the command also defines the measuring frequency for time domain measurements (span = 0).
  • Page 323 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPut:MODE<1..3> <InputMode> This command selects the frequency mode. Select the Channel frequency mode only if you want to work with channel tables. In this case, the input of the center frequency is not a frequency value, but a channel number.
  • Page 324 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]FREQuency:OFFSet <FreqOffset> This command defines a frequency offset. Parameters: <FreqOffset> Range: -100 GHz to 100 GHz *RST: 0 Hz Default unit: GHz Example: FREQ:OFFS 1GHZ Defines a frequency offset of 1 GHz.
  • Page 325 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <StartFrequency> Range: Depends on the operating mode and is specified in the datasheet. *RST: 0 Hz Default unit: GHz Example: FREQ:STAR 20MHz Defines a start frequency of 20 MHz.
  • Page 326 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:ADJust This command automatically scales the vertical axis for optimum display results. This command is an event and therefore has no query and no *RST value.
  • Page 327 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands With a reference level offset ≠ 0, the value range of the reference level is modified by the offset. You can set the offset with DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]: on page 320.
  • Page 328 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The attenuation is coupled to the reference level. If you set the attenuation independ- ently, the R&S Spectrum Rider turns off this coupling. The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the reference level if it cannot be set for the current RF attenuation.
  • Page 329 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: INP:GAIN:STAT ON Activates the preamplifier INPut:IMPedance <Impedance> This command selects the nominal input impedance. The set impedance is taken into account in all level indications of results.
  • Page 330 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CORR:TRAN2:SEL 'FSH-Z38.sectrd' Selects the FSH-Z38 secondary transducer factor. [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...2>:UNIT? This command queries the unit (DB|DBVM|DBAM) of the current transducer factor. The numeric suffix at TRANsducer specifies the primary or secondary transducer.
  • Page 331 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SOURce:TG:ATTenuation <OutputLevel> This command defines the relative output level of the tracking generator. Parameters: <OutputLevel> Range: 0 to 40 *RST: Default unit: DB Example: SOUR:TG:ATT 40 Sets the attenuation to 40 dB and therefore an output level of –...
  • Page 332 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: SOUR:TG:AUTO ON SOUR:TG:FREQ:AUTO ON Generates a CW signal with frequency coupled to the center fre- quency of the current measurement. SOURce:TG:FREQuency:OFFSet <TgSourceFrequencyOffset> This command defines a mathematical frequency offset for the tracking generator...
  • Page 333 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands ................... 326 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution] ..................326 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution] ................326 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO ................326 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]:AUTO .................... 327 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo ....................327 [SENSe:]BWIDth:VIDeo ...................327 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo:AUTO ..................327 [SENSe:]BWIDth:VIDeo:AUTO [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution] <ResolutionBW>...
  • Page 334 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: BWID:AUTO OFF Decouples the resolution bandwidth from the span. [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo <VideoBW> This command defines the video bandwidth. Parameters: <VideoBW>...
  • Page 335 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: BWID:VID:AUTO OFF Turns off video bandwidth coupling. 13.6.2.5 Performing and Triggering Measurements The following commands control the actual measurement process, including trigger functionality. ●...
  • Page 336 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: INIT:CONT OFF DISP:WIND:TRAC:MODE AVER Turns on single sweep mode and trace averaging. INIT;*WAI Starts the measurement and waits for the end of the sweep.
  • Page 337 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: SWE:POIN? Returns the number of sweep points. [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME <SweepTime> This command defines the sweep time. If you set a sweep time with this command, the R&S Spectrum Rider decouples the sweep time from the span and the resolution and video bandwidths.
  • Page 338 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: SWE:EGAT ON Activates the gated trigger setting mode. [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:HOLDoff <GateTriggerHoldOff> This command defines the length of the gate delay. Parameters: <GateTriggerHoldOff>Range: 0 s to 100 s...
  • Page 339 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SLOPe <TriggerSlope> This command selects the slope of the trigger signal. The trigger slope applies to all trigger sources. Parameters: <TriggerSlope> POSitive | NEGative *RST:...
  • Page 340 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ..............336 [SENSe:]DETector<1...2>[:FUNCtion]:AUTO ....................336 TRACe<1...2>[:DATA]? ..................337 TRACe<1...2>[:DATA]:MEMory? CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>[:EXPRession][:DEFine] <MathExpression> This command defines the mathematical expression for relating traces to trace 1. You have to activate trace mathematics with CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>:...
  • Page 341 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MATH selects the number of the trace. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF...
  • Page 342 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at DISPlay is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at TRACe selects the number of the trace. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 <1...2>...
  • Page 343 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ASCii Returns the data in ASCII format, separated by commas. REAL Returns the data as 32-bit IEEE 754 floating point numbers in the "definite length block format".
  • Page 344 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands It also transfers data from a file to a particular trace. With the command on page 335, you can set the data format. FORMat[:DATA] With the command on page 397, you can selects the CALCulate<1...2>:FEED...
  • Page 345 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MATH2:COPY:MEM TRAC:MEM? TRACE2 Copy trace2 to memory2 and read memory2 trace data. Usage: Query only 13.6.2.7 Using Markers The following commands control the operation of marker, delta markers and marker functions.
  • Page 346 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CALC:DELT3 ON Turns on delta marker 3 or turn marker 3 into a delta marker. CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:AOFF This command turns off all active delta markers.
  • Page 347 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] This command positions a delta marker on the current trace minimum. If necessary, the corresponding delta marker is activated first. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query.
  • Page 348 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <FrequencyOrTime> Defines the distance of the marker to the reference marker. Range: Depends on the current scaling of the horizontal axis. Default unit: GHz...
  • Page 349 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CALC:MARK3 ON Turns on marker 3.
  • Page 350 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Example: CALC:MARK2:FUNC:CENT Matches the center frequency to the frequency of marker 2.
  • Page 351 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] This command positions a marker on the current trace minimum. If necessary, the corresponding marker is activated first. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query.
  • Page 352 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X: on page 345. SLIMits<1...2>:RIGHt CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X:SLIMits<1...2>:LEFT <SearchLimit> This command defines the left limit of the marker search range.
  • Page 353 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <SearchLimit> Sets the right marker search limit. The unit depends on the measurement, e.g. Hz for measure- ments in the frequency domain and seconds for measurements in the time domain.
  • Page 354 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ........349 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:HOLD ........349 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:SELect ............ 349 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown ........349 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown:FREQuency? ........350 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown:RESult? .......... 350 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown:STATe ..........351 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NOISe[:STATe] ..........351 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NOISe:RESult? CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt:FREQuency? This command performs a frequency measurement at the marker position and returns the result.
  • Page 355 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt[:STATe] <State> This command turns the frequency counter at the marker position on and off. You can read out the result with CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt: on page 347.
  • Page 356 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK3:FUNC:DEM ON Switches on the demodulation for marker 3. CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:HOLD <HoldTime> This command defines the hold time at the marker position for the demodulation with span >...
  • Page 357 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: <Return values> <frequency1>, <frequency2> <frequency1> Absolute frequency of the n dB marker to the left of the refer- ence marker in Hz.
  • Page 358 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:NDBD:STAT ON Turns on the n dB marker function. CALC:MARK:FUNC:NDBD 3 Positions two temporary markers 3 dB below a reference marker. CALC:MARK:FUNC:NDBD:FREQ? Queries the frequency position of the n dB Down markers; would return e.g.
  • Page 359 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands 13.6.2.8 Using Display Lines and Limit Lines The following commands define the display lines and limit lines. Display Lines The following commands define the position of the display line.
  • Page 360 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands ..............353 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe] ............... 353 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:COMMent? ................354 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DEFine ................355 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DELete ....................355 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe ..................355 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe:STATe ................356 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? ................356 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:STATe ................356...
  • Page 361 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DEFine <Name>, <Description>, <X-unit>, <X-scale>, <Y-unit>, <X0>, <Y0>, <X1>, <Y1>[, <X2>, <Y2>, <X3>, <Y3>, <X4>, <Y4>, <X5>, <Y5>, <X6>, <Y6>, <X7>, <Y7>, <X8>, <Y8>, <X9>, <Y9>, <X10>, <Y10>, <X11>, <Y11>, <X12>, <Y12>, <X13>, <Y13>, <X14>, <Y14>, <X15>,...
  • Page 362 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands <X0...X99> Data points on the x-axis. Note: a limit line may consist of up to 100 horizontal data points. <Y0...Y99> Data points on the y-axis.
  • Page 363 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CALC:DLIN:STAT OFF Turns on the display line. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? This command queries the result of a limit check.
  • Page 364 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line.
  • Page 365 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UPPer:SELect <LimitLine> This command selects the upper limit line. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line.

  • Page 366: Configuring Channel Tables

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Threshold> Numeric value whose unit depends on the unit you have cur- rently selected for the vertical axis. Default unit: dBm Example: CALC:LIM1:UPP:THR -10DBM Defines a threshold of -10 dBm.

  • Page 367: [Sense:]Channel:table:select<1

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...4> <ChannelTable> This command selects a channel table configured for the link direction you have selected with on page 361. [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SET Note that if you have previously selected a channel table with...

  • Page 368: Power Measurements

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect:UPLink <ChannelTable> This command selects a channel table configured for downlink signals. Parameters: <ChannelTable> String containing the name of the channel table. *RST: Example: [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...4>...
  • Page 369 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands <1...6> 1...6 Parameters: <MeasType> MCACpower | ACPower | CPOWer | EIRPpower | OBANdwidth | OBWidth | TDMA MCACpower | ACPower Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio measurement (ACLR) aka adjacent channel power or multi carrier adjacent channel.
  • Page 370 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Standard> String containing the filename of the standard. Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:POW:PRES '3GPP WCDMA.chpstd' Selects the 3GPP WCDMA standard for channel power mea- surements. Usage: Setting only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:PRESet:CHECk?
  • Page 371 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult? <arg0> This command queries the results of power measurements. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete sweep with synchronization to the sweep end before reading out the result.

  • Page 372: Measuring The Channel Power

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands EIRP Returns the results for effective isotropic radiated power mea- surements. The return value is the power of EIRP measurement. The unit depends on the scaling of the vertical axis:...
  • Page 373 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:CPOW:BAND 4 MHZ Sets the channel bandwidth to 4 MHz. CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:CPOWer:MODE <DisplayMode> This command selects the display mode for channel power measurements. The numeric suffix at CALculate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command.

  • Page 374: Eirp Measurement

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands EIRP Measurement This chapter describes all commands available to make an EIRP measurement. List of commands ................... 367 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:CLOSs ..................367 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:DISTance ..................367 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:MAXHold? ..................367 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:PLOSs? ..................
  • Page 375 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands = 10 log ( (4πdf / c) = 20 log (d) + 20 log (f) + 20 log ( 4π/c ) = 20 log (d) + 20 log (f) - 147.55...

  • Page 376: Measuring The Occupied Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at DISPlay is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Example: Display:EIRP:MAXH:RES Usage: Event DISPlay<1...2>:EIRP:VERTical This command dispalys the ERIP power of the vertical polorization.

  • Page 377: Tdma Measurements

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: <Percentage> Range: 10 PCT to 99.9 PCT *RST: 99 PCT Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:OBW:BAND:PCT 95 Sets the power percentage to 95%.

  • Page 378: Measuring The Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands ..........371 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TDMA:BURSt CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TDMA:BURSt <BurstLength> This command defines the burst length of the TDMA signal. The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command.

  • Page 379: [Sense:]Power:achannel:acpairs

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 <1...6> 1...6 Parameters: <Unit> DBM | DBMV | DBUV | DBUA | VOLT | WATT | DUVM | DUAM | V | W | V_M | W_M2...

  • Page 380: [Sense:]Power:achannel:bandwidth[:Alternate<1

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 376. [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BANDwidth[:ALTernate<1...11>] <AltChannelBandwidth> This command defines the bandwidth of the alternate channels. If you set the channel bandwidth for the first alternate channel, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets the bandwidth of the other alternate channels to the same value.

  • Page 381: [Sense:]Power:achannel:bwidth:alternate<1

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BWIDth:ALTernate<1...11> <AltChannelBandwidth> This command defines the bandwidth of the alternate channels. If you set the channel bandwidth for the first alternate channel, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets the bandwidth of the other alternate channels to the same value.

  • Page 382: [Sense:]Power:achannel:reference:txchannel:auto

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: POW:ACH:PRES:RLEV Initiates an ACP measurement and adjusts the reference level. Usage: Event [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:REFerence:TXCHannel:AUTO <TxReferenceMode> This command automatically selects a reference channel for relative ACLR measure- ments.

  • Page 383: [Sense:]Power:achannel:spacing[:Achannel]

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:SPACing[:ACHannel] <AdjChannelSpacing> This command defines the spacing between the transmission channel and its adjacent channel. A change of the adjacent channel spacing causes a change in the spacing of all alter- nate channels above the adjacent channel.
  • Page 384 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The command is available for measurements with span > 0. Parameters: <#ofTxChannels> Range: 1 to 12 *RST: Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:POW:SEL CPOW Selects the channel power measurement.
  • Page 385 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:STATe <State> This command turns the limit check for ACLR measurements on and off. You have to use CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[: on page 378 or RELative]:STATe CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>: on page 380 in combination ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>[:RELative]:STATe...
  • Page 386 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:ABSolute <AbsoluteLimit> This command defines the absolute limit for the adjacent channels. Note that the absolute limit has no effect on the limit check if it is below the relative limit (see CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative]...
  • Page 387 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands PASSed Limit check passed. Example: CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH:RES? Queries the limit check results. The command would return, e.g. FAILED,FAILED Upper and lower alternate channels violate a limit.
  • Page 388 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>:ABSolute <AbsoluteLimit> This command defines the absolute limit for the alternate channels. Note that the absolute limit has no effect on the limit check if it is below the relative limit (see CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>[:...

  • Page 389: Measuring The Harmonic Distortion

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The suffix at ALTernate selects one of the 11 alternate channels. Example: CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT2:RES? Queries the limit check results for the second alternate chan- nels. The command would return, e.g. FAILED,FAILED Upper and lower alternate channels violate a limit.
  • Page 390 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion: on page 384. HARMonics:PRESet CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics:DISTortion? <ThdType>...

  • Page 391: Measuring The Am Modulation Depth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion: on page 384. HARMonics:PRESet Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics:NHARmonics <NofHarmonics> This command sets the number of harmonics. The valid range is from 1 to 6 harmon- ics.

  • Page 392: Measuring The Spectrum Emission Mask

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:MDEPth[:STATe] <State> This command turns the AM Modulation Depth measurement on and off. The suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: <State>...

  • Page 393: Using An Isotropic Antenna

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:TXP:RES? Queries the total channel power over all TX channels. Usage: Query only [SENSe:]ESPectrum:PRESet[:STANdard] <FileName> This command loads one of the predefined spectrum emission masks for a telecommu- nications standard.
  • Page 394 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands You can use an isotropic antenna with all measurement modes that are described above. List of commands ....................387 INPut:ANTenna:MEASure ....................387 INPut:ANTenna:STATe ..........387 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...2>:ISOTropic[:STATe] INPut:ANTenna:MEASure <Direction>...

  • Page 395: Setting The Frequency

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Transducer is an isotropic antenna. Example: CORR:TRAN:ISOT? only an example 13.6.3 Remote Commands of the Analog Modulation The chapter provides information on remote commands that configure and perform analog modulation measurements.

  • Page 396: Defining The Vertical Axis

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP <Stepsize> This command defines the center frequency step size. Parameters: <Stepsize> Range: 1 Hz to fmax *RST: - (AUTO 0.1*SPAN is switched on) Default unit: MHz...
  • Page 397 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:PDIVision <DevPerDiv> This command sets the Y scale (deviation per division) in Hz (FM) or percent (AM). The numeric suffix at DISPlay and TRACe are irrelevant for this command.
  • Page 398 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Attenuation> Range: 0 dB to 40 dB *RST: 0 dB (AUTO is ON) Default unit: dB INP:ATT1 30dB Example: Defines RF attenuation of 30 dB at RF port 1 and deactivates coupling to the reference level.

  • Page 399: Defining The Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands INPut:IMPedance <Impedance> This command selects the nominal input impedance. The set impedance is taken into account in all level indications of results. The setting 75 Ω should be selected, if the 50 Ω input impedance is transformed to a higher impedance using a 75 Ω...

  • Page 400: Defining The Fm Broadcast

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:RDEViation <Bandwidth> [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:RDEViation <Bandwidth> Only available in FM domain. This command sets the reference deviation. Maximum limitation < = DBW / 2. See [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:DEModulation on page 392.

  • Page 401: Defining The Sweep Mode

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]FILTer:DEMPhasis[:STATe] <State> This command switches the FM deemphasis filter on or off. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF Turns on the FM deemphasis filter. Turns off the FM deemphasis filter.

  • Page 402: Configuring The Limit Line

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: INIT:CONT OFF DISP:WIND:TRAC:MODE AVER Turns on single sweep mode and trace averaging. INIT;*WAI Starts the measurement and waits for the end of the sweep.

  • Page 403: Setting The Measurement Mode

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:ADEModulation:LIMit:DELete This command clears the selected limit. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Example: CALC:ADEM:LIM:DEL Clears off the selected limit line.
  • Page 404 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:FEED <Measurement> This command switches the measurement mode. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <Measurement> String containing the measurement mode (analog modulation or...

  • Page 405: Reading Out Measurement Results

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Cable and antenna analyzer Vector network analyzer Vector voltmeter *RST: INST SAN Example: Selects spectrum analyzer mode. INSTrument:NSELect <OperatingMode> This command selects the operating mode.
  • Page 406 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands .......... 401 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:THD[:RESult]? ........402 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FERRor[:RESult]? ........402 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:MINDex[:RESult]? [SENSe:]ADEMod:FM:OFFSet? This command displays the Frequency Deviation value for FM. Example: ADEM:FM:OFFS? Reads out the Frequency Deviation value for FM.
  • Page 407 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands MPEak -Peak value MIDDle -±Peak value/2 RMS value Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:AM RMS Reads out the RMS value for AM. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FM[:RESult]? <MeasType> This command displays the results of frequency deviation for FM.
  • Page 408 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:MRAT[:RESult]? This command queries the modulation rate for the FM signal. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:MRAT? Reads out the modulation rate value for FM.

  • Page 409: Setting The Frequency

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FERRor[:RESult]? This command displays the Carrier Offset value for both AM/FM. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:FERR? Reads out the Carrier Offset value for both AM/FM.

  • Page 410: List Of Commands

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands ..................403 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer ................403 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP ..................403 [SENSe:]FREQuency:OFFSet [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer <CenterFrequency> This command defines the center frequency of the R&S Spectrum Rider. In spectrum analyzer mode, the command also defines the measuring frequency for time domain measurements (span = 0).
  • Page 411 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands .......... 404 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:PDIVision ......... 404 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RPOSition ..........404 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel ....................405 INPut:ATTenuation<1...2> ....................405 INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO ....................406 INPut:ATTenuation:MODE ......................406 INPut:GAIN:STATe ......................406 INPut:IMPedance ....................406 INPut:IMPedance:PAD DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:PDIVision <DevPerDiv>...
  • Page 412 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands With a reference level offset ≠ 0, the value range of the reference level is modified by the offset. You can set the offset with DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]: on page 320.
  • Page 413 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands INPut:ATTenuation:MODE <AttenMode> This command selects the attenuation mode. Parameters: <AttenMode> LDIStortion | LNOise LDIStortion Selects "Auto Low Distortion" mode. LNOise Selects "Auto Low Noise" mode.

  • Page 414: Defining The Sweep Control

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: INPut:IMP 75;PAD RAZ Selects 75 Ω input impedance and the R&S RAZ as the match- ing pad. 13.6.4.3 Defining the Sweep Control The following chapter describes command that define the sweep mode and query measurement time.

  • Page 415: Configuring The Trigger

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands 13.6.4.4 Configuring the Trigger The following chapter describes command necessary to configure the trigger signal for the digital modulation parameters. List of commands ..................408 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SLOPe ................408...

  • Page 416: Setting The Marker

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Gated Selects a gated trigger. *RST: IMMediate For more information, see chapter "Setting the Sweep". Example: TRIG:SOUR EXT Selects the external trigger input as source of the trigger signal.
  • Page 417 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X <FrequencyOrTime> This command positions a marker on a particular coordinate on the horizontal axis. If one or more delta markers (2 to 6) are already active, the command turns these delta markers into normal markers.
  • Page 418 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>[:STATe] <State> This command turns delta markers on and off. If you set the suffix at DELTamarker to 1, or use no suffix, the R&S Spectrum Rider interprets this as delta marker 2 because the first marker has to be a normal marker.
  • Page 419 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:DELT:MOD REL Delta marker positions are relative to marker 1. CALC:DELT2:X 10.7MHz Positions delta marker 2 10.7 MHz to the right of marker 1.

  • Page 420: Setting The Measurement Mode

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: INIT:CONT OFF CALC:DELT2 ON Turns on single sweep mode and delta marker 2. INIT;*WAI Starts a sweep and waits for its end. CALC:DELT2:Y? Queries the position of delta marker 2.
  • Page 421 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands INSTrument[:SELect] <OperatingMode> This command selects the operating mode. Parameters: <OperatingMode> SANalyzer | PM | ADEModulation | DDEMod | RECeiver | MAPS | ACT | VNA | VVM...

  • Page 422: Setting Measurement Configuration

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: INST:NSEL 1 Selects spectrum analyzer mode. 13.6.4.7 Setting Measurement Configuration The following chapter describes command necessary to set the measurement configu- ration. List of commands ............415...
  • Page 423 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Alpha> Range: 0 to 1 *RST: Example: DDEM:FILT:ALPH 0.35 Define roll-off factor. [SENSe:]DDEMod:FILTer:NAME <FilterName> This command selects the measurement filter. If you want to use no filter (unfiltered measurements), see [SENSe:]DDEMod: on page 416.

  • Page 424: Reading Out Measurement Results

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <ResultLength> Range: 20 to frprnfd on measurement filter *RST: Example: DDEM:TIME 150 Define the number of symbols. 13.6.4.8 Reading out Measurement Results The following chapter describes command necessary to display the measurement results.
  • Page 425 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <Frequency> <numeric value> Default unit: Hz/symbol Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:DDEM:CFDR? Query carrier frequency drift. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:CFERror[:RESult]? This command queries the carrier frequency error of the measured signal.
  • Page 426 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Prerequisites for this command: Select FSK demodulation [SENSe:]DDEMod on page 420. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <Frequency>>...
  • Page 427 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MOERror[:RESult]? This command queries the modulation error. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <ModError>>...
  • Page 428 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]DDEMod:FSK:OFFSet? This command queries the measured frequency deviation of an FSK signal. Prerequisites for this command: Select FSK demodulation [SENSe:]DDEMod on page 420. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command.

  • Page 429: Setting The Frequency

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Note: If you use the auto peak detector, the command reads out positive peak values only. Example: TRAC:DATA? TRACE1 Reads out the data for trace 1.

  • Page 430: Setting The Wavelength

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:PMETer:CPOWer:BANDwidth <ChannelBW> This command defines the channel bandwidth. Available for the channel power meter. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: <ChannelBW>...
  • Page 431 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:PMET:REL 30 The reference value to 30 dBm. CALCulate<1...2>:PMETer:RELative[:MAGNitude]:AUTO <ONCE> This command sets the current measurement result as the reference level for relative measurements.

  • Page 432: Defining The Measurement Time

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Unit> DBM | DB | WATT | VSWR | W | DUVM | DBUV | DBMV | DUVE | DMVE | W_M2 | V_M...

  • Page 433: Forward Power Display

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <ONCE> ONCE Example: CAL:PMET:ZERO:AUTO ONCE Starts to zero the power meter. 13.6.5.6 Forward Power Display Note that the forward power is only available in conjunction with the R&S FSH-Z14 or R&S FSH-Z44.

  • Page 434: Reading Out Measurement Results

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <VideoBW> Default unit: GHz Example: CALC:PMET:PRES:BAND:VID 10MHZ Defines a video bandwidth of 10 MHz. 13.6.5.8 Reading Out Measurement Results The following chapter describes commands to read measurement result from the power sensor.

  • Page 435: Configuring The Horizontal Axis

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF Example: CALC:PMET:PRES ON Activates usage of a standard. CALCulate<1...2>:PMETer:PRESet:SELect <Standard> This command selects the standard for power sensor measurements. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command.
  • Page 436 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]CHANnel<1...3> <ChannelNumber> This command selects the channel to be analyzed. You have to set the frequency mode with [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPut: on page 316 to channel first.
  • Page 437 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1..3> 1..3 Parameters: <InputMode> CHANnel | FREQ CHANnel Sets the frequency input mode to selection of a channel. FREQ Sets the frequency input mode to frequency input (in Hz).

  • Page 438: Configuring The Vertical Axis

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: SCAN:STOP 1GHz Defines a stop frequency of 30 kHz. 13.6.6.2 Configuring the Vertical Axis The following commands configure the vertical (level) axis and level parameters of the active display.
  • Page 439 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <DisplayRange> Range: 1 dB to 150 dB *RST: 100 dB Default unit: dB DISP:TRAC:Y 110dB Example: Sets the display range to 110 dB. DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel <RefLevel>...
  • Page 440 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <RefLvlPosition> Defines the reference position in %. Range: 0 to 10 *RST: Example: DISP:TRAC:Y:RPOS 5 Sets the reference position to the 5th grid line.
  • Page 441 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: INP:ATT:AUTO ON Couples the attenuation set on the attenuator to the reference level. INPut:GAIN:STATe <State> This command turns the preamplifier on and off.

  • Page 442: Setting The Bandwidth

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...2>:SELect <TransducerName> This command selects a transducer factor. If <name> does not exist yet, a new transducer factor is created. The numeric suffix at TRANsducer specifies the primary or secondary transducer.

  • Page 443: Performing And Triggering The Measurement

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of Commands ..................436 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution] ................... 436 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution] ................436 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:CISPr ..............436 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:CISPr:AUTO [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution] <ResolutionBW> [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution] <ResolutionBW> This command defines the resolution bandwidth. Parameters: <ResolutionBW>...
  • Page 444 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of Commands .......................... 437 ABORt ................ 437 DISPlay<1...2>:BARGraph:PHOLd:RESet ................ 437 DISPlay<1...2>:BARGraph:PHOLd:RESet ....................... 437 INITiate[:IMMediate] ......................438 INITiate:CONTinuous ....................438 [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt ....................439 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME ABORt This command aborts the current measurement and resets the trigger system.
  • Page 445 ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands With sweep count > 0 or average count > 0, this means a restart of the indicated num- ber of measurements. With trace functions MAXHold, MINHold and AVERage, the pre- vious results are reset on restarting the measurement.
  • Page 446 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME <SweepTime> This command defines the sweep time. If you set a sweep time with this command, the R&S Spectrum Rider decouples the sweep time from the span and the resolution and video bandwidths.
  • Page 447 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Gated Selects a gated trigger. *RST: IMMediate For more information, see chapter "Setting the Sweep". Example: TRIG:SOUR EXT Selects the external trigger input as source of the trigger signal.

  • Page 448: Working With Traces

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands When you use the command for 3GPP WCDMA measurements in the Digital Modula- tion operating mode, the command also turns the use of an isotropic antenna on and off.
  • Page 449 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>:COPY:MEMory<1...3> [<MemorySlot>] This command stores the selected trace into the memory trace of the R&S Spectrum Rider. This command is an event and therefore has no query and no *RST value.
  • Page 450 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: DISP:TRAC:MEM ON Activates the memory trace. DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MODE <DisplayMode> This command selects the trace mode. If you are using the average, max hold or min hold trace mode, you can set the number of measurements with [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt<SweepCount>.
  • Page 451 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands *RST: POLYgon Example: DISP:TRAC:STYL LIN Selects the display of a line trace. FORMat:BORDer <TransferOrder> This command selects the format of binary data. Parameters: <TransferOrder> NORMal | SWAPped NORMal The most significant byte is transferred first big endian).
  • Page 452 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands TRACe<1...2>[:DATA]? [<arg0>] This command queries the trace data of the current measurement. It also transfers data from a file to a particular trace. With the command on page 335, you can set the data format.

  • Page 453: Using Markers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MATH:COPY:MEM TRAC:MEM? Copy trace1 to memory1 and read memory1 trace data. Example: CALC:MATH2:COPY:MEM TRAC:MEM? TRACE2 Copy trace2 to memory2 and read memory2 trace data.
  • Page 454 ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands If you set the suffix at DELTamarker to 1, or use no suffix, the R&S Spectrum Rider interprets this as delta marker 2 because the first marker has to be a normal marker. If more than one normal marker (2 to 6) is already active, the command turns these markers into delta markers.
  • Page 455 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:DELT2:MAX:NEXT Moves delta marker 2 to the next smaller maximum peak. Usage: Event CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] This command positions a delta marker on the current trace minimum.
  • Page 456 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at DELTamarker selects the deltamarker. Parameters: <FrequencyOrTime> Defines the distance of the marker to the reference marker.
  • Page 457 ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands If you do not use a suffix at MARKer, marker 1 is selected. If one or more delta mark- ers (2 to 6) are already active, the command turns these delta markers into normal markers.
  • Page 458 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK2:MAX:NEXT Moves marker 2 to the next smaller maximum peak. Usage: Event CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] This command positions a marker on the current trace minimum. If necessary, the corresponding marker is activated first.
  • Page 459 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. The numeric suffix at SLIMits selects the limit line.
  • Page 460 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <SearchLimit> Sets the right marker search limit. The unit depends on the measurement, e.g. Hz for measure- ments in the frequency domain and seconds for measurements in the time domain.
  • Page 461 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:HOLD on page 349 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:SELect on page 349 ● on page 455 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:FIXed CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FREQuency:MODE <Mode> This command selects the marker frequency display mode.

  • Page 462: Using Limit Lines

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:HOLD <HoldTime> This command defines the hold time at the marker position for the demodulation with span > 0. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker.
  • Page 463 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of Commands ..............456 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe] ............... 456 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:COMMent? ................456 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DELete ................457 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? ..............457 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:LOWer:SELect ................457 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:STATe ................458 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UNIT:X? ................. 458 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UNIT[:Y]? ..............458...
  • Page 464 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 <1...2> 1...2 Example: CALC:LIM2:DEL Deletes the second limit line. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? This command queries the result of a limit check. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete sweep with synchronization to the sweep end before reading out the result.
  • Page 465 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands You can query the result of the limit check with CALCulate<1...2>: on page 356. LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line.

  • Page 466: Mmemory:catalog

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <LimitLine>...

  • Page 467: Mmemory:catalog:directories

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: MMEM:CDIR '\Public\Limit Lines' Opens directory 'Limit Lines'. MMEM:CAT? Returns all files in \Public\Limit Lines. Usage: Query only MMEMory:CATalog:DIRectories? This command queries the directories of the current directory.

  • Page 468: Mmemory:delete

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The command is useful for reading stored settings files or trace data from the instru- ment or for transferring them to the instrument. Parameters: <TargetFile>...

  • Page 469: Mmemory:file:date

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands MMEMory:FILE:DATE <FileName>[, <Year>, <Month>, <Day>] This command sets the date of a file. Parameters: <FileName> String containing the path and filename. <Year> Range: 1980 to 2099 <Month>...

  • Page 470: Mmemory:mdirectory

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <1> <SettingsFile> String containing the path and filename. Example: MMEM:LOAD:STAT 1, '\Public\Datasets\Dataset001.set' Loads the settings from the file Dataset001. Usage: Setting only MMEMory:MDIRectory <DirectoryName>...

  • Page 471: Mmemory:store:state

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <DirectoryName> String containing the path of the directory to delete. Example: MMEM:RDIR '\Public\Screen Shots\ Deletes the directory 'Screen Shots'. Usage: Setting only MMEMory:STORe:STATe <1>, <TargetFile>...

  • Page 472: System:set:unlock

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:SET:UNLock <arg0> This command removes write-protection from a dataset. Parameters: <arg0> String containing the path and name of the dataset. Example: SYST:SET:UNL 'Dataset001.set' Removes write-protection from the file Dataset001.set.
  • Page 473 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Usage: Setting only HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage <Format> This command selects the file format for screenshots. Parameters: <Format> PNG | JPG Example: HCOP:DEV:LANG PNG Selects the png format for screenshots.
  • Page 474 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands These commands are independent from the operating mode. List of commands ................... 467 SYSTem:CAPTure:COUNter ..................467 SYSTem:CAPTure:CSV[:STATe] .................467 SYSTem:CAPTure:DATaset[:STATe] ..................467 SYSTem:CAPTure:GPX[:STATe] ....................468 SYSTem:CAPTure:MODE ................468 SYSTem:CAPTure:SCReen[:STATe] SYSTem:CAPTure:COUNter <CaptureCounter>...
  • Page 475 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: SYST:CAPT:GPX ON Includes GPX information into the data capture. SYSTem:CAPTure:MODE <CaptureMode> This command selects the data types that the R&S Spectrum Rider saves when you capture the current measurement data.
  • Page 476 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands List of commands ................469 SYSTem:SOEVent:DISTance:INTerval ..................469 SYSTem:SOEVent:LIMits:MODE ................. 469 SYSTem:SOEVent:RECording:STORage ....................470 SYSTem:SOEVent:SOURce ..................470 SYSTem:SOEVent:TIME:INTerval ..................... 470 SYSTem:SOEVent[:STATe] SYSTem:SOEVent:DISTance:INTerval <Seconds> This command defines a distance that you must cover before the R&S Spectrum Rider saves another coordinate.
  • Page 477 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SDCard Saves coordinates to an SD card. Saves coordinates to a USB device. *RST: SDCard Example: on page 469 SYSTem:SOEVent:DISTance:INTerval SYSTem:SOEVent:SOURce <arg0> This command selects the type of event that triggers saving the coordinates of your current location.
  • Page 478 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: on page 469 SYSTem:SOEVent:DISTance:INTerval 13.6.11 Configuring the Instrument The following commands configure general instrument settings. These commands are independent from the operating mode.
  • Page 479 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands MAPS Cable and antenna analyzer Vector network analyzer Vector voltmeter *RST: Example: INST SAN Selects spectrum analyzer mode. INSTrument:NSELect <OperatingMode> This command selects the operating mode.
  • Page 480 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:POSition:ALTitude? This command queries the altitude of the current position of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Example: SYST:POS:ALT? Return value would be, for example, 554.1. Usage:...
  • Page 481 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: SYST:POS:GPS ON Activates the GPS receiver. SYSTem:POSition:LATitude? This command queries the latitude of the current position of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 482 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at DISPlay is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <Brightness> Range: 0.01 to 1 *RST: Example: DISP:BRIG 0.80 Sets the brightness of the display to 80%.
  • Page 483 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at DISPlay is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: <DateFormat> DDMMyyyy | MMDDyyyy *RST: DDMMyyyy DISP:DATE:FORM DDMMyyyy Example: 13.6.11.4 Audio Settings This chapter describes all commands to control the audio functions of the R&S Spec-...
  • Page 484 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Volume> Range: 0 to 1 *RST: Example: SYST:BEEP:VOL 0.50 Sets the volume of the beeper to 50%. SYSTem:BEEPer:KEY:VOLume <Volume> This command sets the volume of the keyboard click noise.
  • Page 485 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Submask> String containing the subnet mask ('x.x.x.x'). *RST: 255.255.255.0 Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:SUBM '255.255.255.0' Sets the subnet mask address to 255.255.255.0. SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:ADDRess <IPAddress> This command sets the IP address of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
  • Page 486 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ......................480 SYSTem:DATE ....................481 SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? .....................481 SYSTem:ERRor:ALL? ..................481 SYSTem:ERRor:CODE[:NEXT]? ..................481 SYSTem:ERRor:CODE:ALL? ....................481 SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt? ....................482 SYSTem:FORMat:IDENt ....................482 SYSTem:HELP:HEADers? ....................482 SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax? .......................482 SYSTem:LANGuage ..................483 SYSTem:LANGuage:CATalog? .....................483...

  • Page 487: System:date

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: ROSC:SOUR EXT Activates external source as reference signal. SYSTem:ACCessory <Accessory> This command queries the type of measurement accessory, if one is connected to the R&S Spectrum Rider (for example a power sensor).

  • Page 488: System:error[:Next]

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands <Month> Range: 1 to 12 <Day> Range: 1 to 31 Example: SYST:DATE 2000,6,1 Sets the date to 1/6/2000. SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? This command queries the oldest entry in the error queue and deletes it.

  • Page 489: System:format:ident

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:FORMat:IDENt <Format> This command sets the response format to the *IDN? query. This function is intended for re-use of existing control programs together with the R&S Spectrum Rider.

  • Page 490: System:language:catalog

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Example: SYST:LANG 'english' Sets the system language to English. SYSTem:LANGuage:CATalog? This command lists all languages available for the user interface. This command is a query and therefore no *RST value.

  • Page 491: System:preset:factory

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Keep user calibration after a preset. *RST: Example: SYST:PRES:CAL:DISC ON Discards user calibration after a preset. SYSTem:PRESet:FACTory This command initiates an instrument reset back to factory settings.

  • Page 492: System:set

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:SET [<arg0>] This query SYSTem:SET? causes the data of the current instrument setting to be transmitted to the control computer in binary format (SAVE function). The data can be read back into the instrument (RECALL function) by means of command SYSTem:SET <block>.

  • Page 493: System:version

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:VERSion? This command queries the SCPI version the remote control is based on. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. Example:...
  • Page 494 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Figure 13-6: The status-register model CONDition part The CONDition part is directly written into by the hardware or the sum bit of the next lower register. Its contents reflects the current instrument status. This register part can only be read, but not written into or cleared.
  • Page 495 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands (symbol '&'). The results of all logical operations of this part are passed on to the sum bit via an OR function (symbol '+'). ENABle-Bit = 0: the associated EVENt bit does not contribute to the sum bit ENABle-Bit = 1: if the associated EVENT bit is "1", the sum bit is set to "1"...
  • Page 496 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Figure 13-7: Overview of the status registers 13.6.12.3 Status Byte (STB) & Service Request Enable Register (SRE) The STB is already defined in IEEE 488.2. It provides a rough overview of the instru- ment status by collecting the pieces of information of the lower registers.
  • Page 497 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Table 13-6: Meaning of the bits used in the Status Byte Bit No. Meaning 0 to 1 Not used Error Queue not empty The bit is set when an entry is made in the error queue.
  • Page 498 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Bit No. Meaning Query Error This bit is set if either the controller wants to read data from the instrument without having sent a query, or if it does not fetch requested data and sends new instructions to the instrument instead.
  • Page 499 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Table 13-9: Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable register Bit No. Meaning 0 to 1 These bits are not used BATTERY LOW If the instrument is running without any external power supply and the charging level of the inter- nal battery is approximately lower than 5%, this bit is set to indicate that the system is shut down automatically in approximately 5 minutes.
  • Page 500 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Table 13-11: Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit register Bit No. Meaning LIMit 1 FAIL This bit is set if limit line 1 is violated. LIMit 2 FAIL This bit is set if limit line 2 is violated.
  • Page 501 ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands ter initiate an SRQ. In order to make use of the possibilities of the service request effectively, all bits should be set to "1" in enable registers SRE and ESE.
  • Page 502 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands larly since faulty commands from the controller to the instrument are recorded there as well. 13.6.12.6 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System Table 13-13 contains the different commands and events causing the status reporting system to be reset.

  • Page 503: Status:preset

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The OPERation status register contains information about the calibration status of the instrument. The QUEStionable status register contains information about the status of the refer- ence and local oscillator, possible overloads of the instrument and the status of limit checks and limit margins.

  • Page 504: Status:queue[:Next]

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]? This command returns the earliest entry to the error queue and deletes it. Positive error numbers indicate device-specific errors, negative error numbers are error messages defined by SCPI.

  • Page 505: Status:operation:ptransition

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <DecimalValue> This command controls the Positive TRansition part of the OPERation register. Setting a bit causes a 0 to 1 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated regis- ter.

  • Page 506: Status:questionable:frequency:condition

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:CONDition? This command reads out the CONDition section of the QUEStionable register. The command does not delete the contents of the EVENt section. Usage: Query only STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:CONDition? This command reads out the CONDition section of the QUEStionable register.

  • Page 507: Status:questionable:power:enable

    ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands The ENABle part allows true conditions in the EVENt part of the status register to be reported in the summary bit. If a bit is 1 in the enable register and its associated event bit transitions to true, a positive transition will occur in the summary bit reported to the next higher level.

  • Page 508: Status:questionable:power:ntransition

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <DecimalValue> Range: 0 to 65535 Example: STAT:QUES:NTR 65535 STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:NTRansition <DecimalValue> This command controls the Negative TRansition part of the QUEStionable register. Setting a bit causes a 1 to 0 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated regis- ter.

  • Page 509: Status:questionable:power:ptransition

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote Commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Control - Commands STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:PTRansition <DecimalValue> This command control the Positive TRansition part of the QUEStionable register. Setting a bit causes a 0 to 1 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated regis- ter.
  • Page 510 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions 14 Menu and Softkey Overview This chapter shows an overview of all instrument functions in the form of softkey and menu overview. ● General Functions....................503 ●...
  • Page 511 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Span Manual Span, Full Span, Zero Span, Last Span Bandwidth Man- 1 Hz, 3 Hz, 10 Hz,...
  • Page 512 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Magnetic Declination Show GPS Information Coordinate Format dd° mm' ss.sss" dd° mm.mmm' MAC Address On, Off DHCP...
  • Page 513 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Power Current Power Source Battery Level Battery Low Level Battery Low Level Beep Repetitive Once Auto Power Up on AC...
  • Page 514 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Recording Storage Capture Capture Screen Capture Dataset Capture GPX Default Filename Filename Counter Starts Capture Screen Format...
  • Page 515 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Save On-screen KB (see Chapter 3.2.4, "On- screen Keyboard", on page 44) Exit Recall Preview Prev Next...
  • Page 516 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer 14.1.3 Operating Mode Selection Available only if R&S FPH-K15 (but no R&S FPH-K16) is installed. Available only if R&S FPH-K16 (with or without R&S FPH-K15) is installed.

  • Page 517: Functions Of The Spectrum Analyzer

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer 14.2.1 Measurement Selection The spectrogram and spectrogram playback is available only if you have installed option R&S Spectrum Rider-K15. The [MEAS] key opens the measurement menu that contains functionality to select and configure the measurement.
  • Page 518 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto]...
  • Page 519 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Isotropic Antenna {Auto] Standard Refresh Exit Level Adjust...
  • Page 520 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Level Adjust Channel BW % Power BW TDMA Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters...
  • Page 521 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto]...
  • Page 522 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Adj Channel Channel BW Channel Tx Spacing Channel Adj Spacing ACLR Ref Setting Tx Channel Min Pwr TX Chan.
  • Page 523 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto] Adjust Setting Harmonics AM Modulation Depth Softkey Menu or Dialog items...
  • Page 524 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto] Settings Display...
  • Page 525 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram Playback Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Meas Mode Spectrum Channel Power EIRP Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask...
  • Page 526 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Live Update "Spectrogram Play- back" on page 518 Save On-screen KB Exit Recall Load...

  • Page 527: Frequency Parameters

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer 14.2.2 Frequency Parameters The [FREQ] key opens the frequency menu that contains functionality to set up the horizontal axis of the measurement diagram.

  • Page 528: Sweep Parameters

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Ref Level Range / RefPos Auto Range Range Linear Ref Position Unit dBmV dBuV...

  • Page 529: Bw Parameters

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Manual SWT Auto SWT Cont Sweep Single Sweep Trigger Free Run Video 0 - 100 %...

  • Page 530: Limit Lines

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Detector Auto Detector Auto Peak Max Peak Min Peak Sample Show Enable Trace 2...

  • Page 531: Markers

    Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Remove Auto Beep 14.2.9 Markers The [MARKER] key opens a menu to control markers and use marker functions.
  • Page 532 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter 14.3 Functions of the Power Meter This section contains all softkeys and menus that are available in power meter mode. ● Power Meter Measurements.................
  • Page 533 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Directional Power Meter with R&S FSH-Z14 & R&S FZH-Z44 The directional power meter is available only if you have installed option R&S Spec- trum Rider-K9.
  • Page 534 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Channel Power Meter The internal power meter is available only if you have installed option R&S FPH-K19. Softkey Menu or Dialog items...
  • Page 535 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Meas Time Short Normal Long Table 14-2: Pulse power measurement with trace mode Softkey...
  • Page 536 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Load Exit Select Uplink Refresh Load Exit Set to Downlink Set to Uplink If "Freq Mode" is set to "Channel", the softkey displays "Channel".
  • Page 537 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Table 14-7: Pulse Measurement Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Full 5 MHz 1.5 MHz 300 kHz 14.3.4 Amplitude Parameters The [AMPT] key contains functionality to configure level parameters.
  • Page 538 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Table 14-10: Pulse Power Measurement Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Ref Level -70 to 30 dBm Range Scale Adjust 100 dB (10.0dB/Div)
  • Page 539 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Trigger Hysteresis 0.1 to 10 dB Dropout Time 0 to 10s 14.3.6 Limits Line Parameters The [LINES] key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the limits line.
  • Page 540 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Wizard Table 14-15: Pulse Power Measurement with trace mode Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection New Marker Marker Type Delete Marker Delete Selected...
  • Page 541 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Wizard Softkey Menu or Dialog Parameters Parameters selec- items tion Start Meas Continue Next Meas Continue Interrupt Skip Finish Wizard Cancel Repeat Meas Interrupt...
  • Page 542 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Modulation Analysis Softkey Menu or Dialog Parameters Parameters selec- items tion Discard Result Meas Setting General Measurement Defi- nition User Number of Steps Description...
  • Page 543 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Modulation Analysis The modulation analysis is available only if you have installed option R&S FPH-K7. ● Analog Demodulation Measurements..............536 ● Digital Demodulation Measurements..............536 ●...
  • Page 544 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Modulation Analysis Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Raised Cosine Guassian Unfiltered Symbol Rate Demod Parameters Frequency Deviation Alpha/BT Number of symbols...
  • Page 545 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Modulation Analysis 14.5.4 BW Parameters Only available for AM and FM domain measurements. The [BW] key contains functionality to configure bandwidth parameters. Softkey Menu or Dialog items...
  • Page 546 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Modulation Analysis Available for ASK and FSK measurement. For ASK, the Deviation per Div is configu- rable in %, for FSK, it is configurable in kHz.
  • Page 547 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Receiver 14.5.8 TRACE Parameters Only available for ASK and FSK domain measurements. The [TRACE] key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the ltrace dia- gram.
  • Page 548 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Receiver ● Trace Functionality....................543 ● Markers......................... 544 ● Limits Line Parameters..................545 14.6.1 Receiver Mode Measurement The [MEAS] key opens a menu that contains the functionality to configure measure- ments with the receiver mode modulation.
  • Page 549 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Ref Level Range / RefPos Range Ref Position Unit dBmV dBuV Ref Offset Att / Amp / Imp...
  • Page 550 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Receiver Table 14-16: AM Domain, FM Domain Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Manual DBW 3kHz - 2MHz Manual CISPR BW Auto CISPR BW 14.6.5 Sweep Configuration...
  • Page 551 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Average Show Enable Memory Trace⊳Memory Trace Style Lines Polygon Trace Math Math Position Trace - Memory Memory - Trace 14.6.7 Markers...
  • Page 552 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection All Marker To Peak Ref Level=Marker Level 14.6.8 Limits Line Parameters The [LINES] key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the limits line.
  • Page 553 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Triangulation The triangulation is available only if you have installed option R&S FPH-K15. Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Triangulation Meas Mode...
  • Page 554 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Yellow Saved Positions Color Black Blue Yellow Triangulation Color Black Blue Yellow GPS Settings HE400...
  • Page 555 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Go To GPS Position List include View Delete Delete All Exit Select GPX File Mark...
  • Page 556 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection "Map folder name" World Available only if option R&S FPH-K15 is installed. Available only if a connected USB stick is scanned to locate the available map folders.
  • Page 557 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Blue Yellow Good Coverage Color Magenta Light Blue Cyan Green Yellow Good Coverage Level Average Coverage Color...
  • Page 558 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Exit Every Sweep Maps Auto Select "Map folder name" World Available only if option R&S FPH-K15 is installed.
  • Page 559 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Auto Low Distortion Auto Low Noise Imp 50Ω 75 Ω RAM 75 Ω RAZ 75 Ω FSH-Z38...
  • Page 560 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Menu and Softkey Overview R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Sample 14.7.7 Limits Line Parameters The [LINES] key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the limits line.
  • Page 561 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Appendix R&S Spectrum Rider FPH How a Spectrum Analyzer Works 15 Appendix In this appendix, additional information on how a spectrum analyzer work is given. 15.1 How a Spectrum Analyzer Works Basically, it is possible to measure and analyze RF signals either in the time domain or the frequency domain.
  • Page 562 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Appendix R&S Spectrum Rider FPH How a Spectrum Analyzer Works Applying the Fourier transform to the periodic square wave transforms it into the fre- quency domain. The spectrum analyzer would show the fundamental (or frequency of the square wave) and its harmonics.
  • Page 563 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Appendix R&S Spectrum Rider FPH How a Spectrum Analyzer Works The first local oscillator is tuned with a sawtooth which simultaneously acts as the x deflection voltage for the display. In practice, synthesizer technology is used to gener- ate the frequency of the first local oscillator and for a digital display.
  • Page 564 ® Appendix R&S Spectrum Rider FPH How a Spectrum Analyzer Works larly useful when sine signals are to be measured in the vicinity of the spectrum ana- lyzer’s intrinsic noise. The sine signal produces a video signal that is a DC voltage.
  • Page 565 ® Appendix R&S Spectrum Rider FPH How a Spectrum Analyzer Works used by the spectrum analyzer to determine the RMS value of the measured values. It is therefore a measure of the spectral power represented by a pixel. The sample detec- tor takes an arbitrary measurement value and displays it (in the Fig.
  • Page 566 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH List of commands [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:DEModulation....................392 [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:RDEViation....................393 [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:DEModulation.....................392 [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:RDEViation......................393 [SENSe:]ADEMod:FM:OFFSet?........................399 [SENSe:]ADEMod:MTIMe?..........................394 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo...........................327 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo:AUTO........................327 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution].........................326 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution].........................436 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO......................326 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:CISPr...................... 436 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:CISPr:AUTO................... 436 [SENSe:]BWIDth:VIDeo..........................327 [SENSe:]BWIDth:VIDeo:AUTO........................327 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]........................326 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]........................436 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]:AUTO......................326 [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect:DOWNlink....................360 [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect:UPLink....................361 [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...4>......................360...
  • Page 567 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH [SENSe:]EIRPpower:POWer?........................368 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:RAGain........................368 [SENSe:]EIRPpower:SUM?........................... 368 [SENSe:]ESPectrum:PRESet:SETTings....................... 386 [SENSe:]ESPectrum:PRESet[:STANdard].....................386 [SENSe:]FILTer:DEMPhasis:TCONstant....................... 393 [SENSe:]FILTer:DEMPhasis[:STATe]......................394 [SENSe:]FILTer:LPASs..........................393 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer........................315 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer........................388 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer........................403 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer........................429 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP......................315 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP......................389 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP......................403 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP......................429 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer:STEP:LINK....................315 [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPut:MODE<1..3>.....................316...
  • Page 568 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt..........................329 [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt..........................438 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe..........................330 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:HOLDoff.........................331 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:LENGth........................331 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:TIME........................331 [SENSe:]SWEep:MODE..........................386 [SENSe:]SWEep:POINts..........................329 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME..........................330 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME..........................439 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME:AUTO........................330 *CLS................................311 *ESE................................311 *ESR?................................311 *IDN?................................312 *IST?................................312 *OPC................................312 *OPT?................................
  • Page 569 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe..........................352 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe..........................355 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe:STATe........................352 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe:STATe........................355 CALCulate<1...2>:FEED..........................397 CALCulate<1...2>:FEED..........................413 CALCulate<1...2>:FSK:DEViation:REFerence[:VALue].................415 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:ABSolute..............379 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:ABSolute[:STATe]............379 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:RESult?...............379 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative]..............378 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative]:STATe............378 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>:ABSolute............381 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>:ABSolute[:STATe]...........381 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>:RESult?............381 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>[:RELative]............380 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>[:RELative]:STATe........... 380 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:STATe...................378 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe]....................353 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe]....................396 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe]....................
  • Page 570 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:THD[:RESult]?..............401 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:THDad[:RESult]?............... 401 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:CARRier[:RESult]?............417 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:CFDRift[:RESult]?............. 417 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:CFERror[:RESult]?............418 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MDEPth[:RESult]?.............418 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MDEViation[:RESult]?............418 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MERRor[:RESult]?............419 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MINDex[:RESult]?............. 419 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MOERror[:RESult]?............420 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:DDEMod:MPOWer[:RESult]?............420 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:AOFF...................... 342 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:AOFF...................... 409 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:AOFF...................... 450 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt:FREQuency?................347 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt:RESolution:MODE..............
  • Page 571 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:PRESet..............362 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:PRESet:CHECk?............363 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult:PHZ...............366 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult?..............364 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:SELect..............361 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer[:STATe]..............362 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:REFerence................343 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TDMA:BURSt.................371 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TXPower:RESult?..............382 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TXPower:RESult?..............385 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum:NEXT..................343 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum:NEXT..................450 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK].................. 343 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK].................. 450 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK]..................344 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK]..................451 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X......................344 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X......................410 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X......................451 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X:SLIMits<1...2>:LEFT................
  • Page 572 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH DISPlay<1...2>:EIRP:HORizontal........................368 DISPlay<1...2>:EIRP:MAXHold:RESet......................368 DISPlay<1...2>:EIRP:VERTical........................369 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:STORe.........................465 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MEMory<1...3>[:STATe]...............334 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MEMory<1...3>[:STATe]...............442 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MODE..................334 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MODE..................443 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y:SPACing................... 319 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y:SPACing................... 431 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]..................319 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]..................431 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:ADJust............... 319 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:PDIVision..............390 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:PDIVision..............404 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel...............319 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel...............390 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel...............404 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel...............432 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet............320 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet............432 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RPOSition..............
  • Page 573 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH INPut:ATTenuation:MODE..........................391 INPut:ATTenuation:MODE..........................406 INPut:ATTenuation:MODE..........................433 INPut:ATTenuation<1...2>..........................320 INPut:ATTenuation<1...2>..........................390 INPut:ATTenuation<1...2>..........................405 INPut:ATTenuation<1...2>..........................433 INPut:GAIN:STATe............................321 INPut:GAIN:STATe............................391 INPut:GAIN:STATe............................406 INPut:GAIN:STATe............................434 INPut:IMPedance............................322 INPut:IMPedance............................392 INPut:IMPedance............................406 INPut:IMPedance............................434 INPut:IMPedance:PAD...........................392 INPut:IMPedance:PAD...........................406 INPut:IMPedance:PAD...........................479 INSTrument:NSELect............................ 398 INSTrument:NSELect............................ 414 INSTrument:NSELect............................ 472 INSTrument[:SELect]............................. 397 INSTrument[:SELect].............................
  • Page 574 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH STATus:OPERation:NTRansition........................497 STATus:OPERation:PTRansition........................498 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?........................497 STATus:PRESet.............................496 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?.......................498 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle........................499 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:CONDition?..................499 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:ENABle....................499 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:NTRansition..................500 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:PTRansition..................501 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency[:EVENt]?....................498 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:CONDition?......................499 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:ENABle......................499 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:NTRansition..................... 500 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:PTRansition..................... 501 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit[:EVENt]?......................498 STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition......................500 STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:CONDition?....................499 STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:ENABle......................
  • Page 575 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?..........................481 SYSTem:FORMat:IDENt..........................482 SYSTem:HELP:HEADers?..........................482 SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax?..........................482 SYSTem:LANGuage............................482 SYSTem:LANGuage:CATalog?........................483 SYSTem:POSition:ALTitude?.........................473 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:CONNected?......................473 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:CORRection:FREQuency?..................473 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:QUALity?.........................473 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:SATellites?.......................473 SYSTem:POSition:GPS[:STATe]........................473 SYSTem:POSition:LATitude?.........................474 SYSTem:POSition:LONGitude?........................474 SYSTem:POSition:VALid?..........................474 SYSTem:POWer:SOURce?........................... 483 SYSTem:POWer:STATus?..........................483 SYSTem:PRESet............................483 SYSTem:PRESet:CALibration:DISCard......................483 SYSTem:PRESet:FACTory..........................484 SYSTem:PRESet:MODE..........................484 SYSTem:PRESet:USER..........................
  • Page 576 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S Spectrum Rider FPH UNIT<1...2>:POWer............................323 UNIT<1...2>:POWer............................435 User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 11...
  • Page 577 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Index Channel table ..............209 Clear / write ..............186 AC adapter ................ 24 Clear status Accessory detection ............52 Remote ..............311 AM demodulator .............. 204 Command sequence AM modulation depth ............150 Remote ..............
  • Page 578 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Electrostatic discharge ............21 ESD ................... 21 Kensington lock ..............35 Event status enable register (ESE) Remote ..............311 Event status register (ESR) AMPT ................ 520 Ampt (SA) ..............177 Remote ..............311 Export dataset ..............
  • Page 579 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Measurement ..............184 errors ................ 216 Audio demodulation ..........204 Reference level ............218 Channel power ............224 Standard ..............222 Directional power sensor .......... 219 Unit ..............218, 221 Frequency counter ............
  • Page 580 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Spectrum Rider FPH Screen layout Configure overview ............. 90 TDMA ................133 Power meter ............. 214 Power meter (Directional) ......... 219 Time domain ............177, 186 Power meter (pulse) ..........227 Touchscreen ..............36 Configuration overview ..........
  • Page 581 Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Spectrum Rider FPH X axis ................173 Y axis ................177 Zero span ................ 177 Zeroing ................217 User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 11...

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