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Rohde & Schwarz TSVP Getting Started

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  • Page 1 ® R&S TSVP Production Test Platform Getting Started (;ÂW[Ì) 1152394362 Version 08...
  • Page 2 Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. ® ® R&S CompactTSVP is indicated as R&S CompactTSVP. R&S PowerTSVP is indicated as R&S Pow- ® erTSVP. R&S TSVP refers to both test system platforms.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S TSVP Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information........7 1.1 Safety instructions................7 1.2 Labels on the product.................11 1.3 Warning messages in the documentation........11 1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz....... 12 1.5 Korea certification class A..............12 2 Documentation overview............
  • Page 4 4.10 Connecting the R&S PowerTSVP to a control PC......48 4.11 Considerations for test setup............49 4.12 Connecting to power................50 4.13 Switching on or off................51 4.14 Operating the R&S TSVP..............52 5 Instrument tour..............54 5.1 Front panel view..................54 5.2 Rear panel view...................55 5.2.1 AC power supply (1)................
  • Page 5 TSVP 5.2.5 Signal output connector X30 for system module R&S TS-PSYS (7)..57 6 R&S GTSL download from GLORIS........58 6.1 Registering for GLORIS and the R&S TSVP software..... 58 6.2 Download area..................59 6.3 Required version.................61 6.4 Installation package contents............62 7 Contacting customer support..........
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  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    This manual describes the tasks required to set up, operate or maintain an R&S TSVP. It is written for electrically skilled persons who have training or experi- ence in the use of electronic equipment. Skilled persons are expected to use their training and experience to recognize energy sources capable of causing pain or injury and to protect themselves from injury from those sources.
  • Page 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSVP Safety instructions Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten- ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate use, contact Rohde &...
  • Page 9 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSVP Safety instructions Setting up the product Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so that it cannot fall over.
  • Page 10 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSVP Safety instructions ● Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maxi- mum 20 A. ● Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any time.

  • Page 11: Labels On The Product

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSVP Warning messages in the documentation Hot surface Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire. Protective conductor terminal Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connection protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.

  • Page 12: Where To Find Key Documents On Rohde & Schwarz

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSVP Korea certification class A NOTICE Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property. Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz Certificates issued to Rohde & Schwarz that are relevant for your country are pro- vided at www.rohde-schwarz.com/key-documents, e.g.

  • Page 13: Documentation Overview

    TSVP User manuals Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S TSVP (test system versatile plat- form) user documentation. All documents are delivered with the Generic Test Software Library ("R&S GTSL") installation package. After installing the software, you can open all the documen- tation from the Windows "Start"...

  • Page 14: System Manual

    Generic Test Software Library System manual Describes the complete R&S TSVP (test system versatile platform) as a whole, including the combined use of R&S CompactTSVP and R&S PowerTSVP, plug-in modules and generic test software. It also includes typical use cases.

  • Page 15: Brochures And Specifications

    ® Documentation overview R&S TSVP Release notes and open source acknowledgment Brochures and specifications Separate brochures are provided for the base unit, the individual plug-in module types, as well as for the control software. The brochures provide an overview of the base units and each additional module, and also contain the technical specifi- cations.

  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Product overview Production test platforms The Test System Versatile Platform R&S TSVP is a standardized modular plat- form for program-controlled testing of modules and terminals in a factory or labo- ratory. With its flexible configuration and the use of worldwide standards, it can be perfectly adapted to suit your needs.

  • Page 17: R&S Powertsvp

    ® Product overview R&S TSVP Production test platforms System characteristics The use of standard industrial PCs as system controllers makes it possible to run a wide range of software packages, including: ● Operating system: Microsoft Windows ● Test software: LabWindows/CVI(™), Visual Studio®), TestStand(™) ●...

  • Page 18: Software Components

    ● High-power switching Software components The R&S TSVP is controlled entirely by the additionally installed software. For details on the software and its operation, see the specific user manuals provi- ded with the installation. For information on installing the software, see Chapter 6, "R&S GTSL download from...

  • Page 19: Plug-In Test Modules

    Plug-in test modules The functionality of the R&S TSVP depends essentially on the installed plug-in modules and the related software. The R&S TSVP is suitable for all types of pro- duction tests. The modules plugged into the R&S CompactTSVP can be used to create test and control signals for the UUT, and to measure and evaluate the response from the UUT.

  • Page 20: Preparing For Use

    Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. Lifting and carrying You can carry the R&S TSVP by its handles on the side. Do not apply excessive external force to the handles. "Lifting and carrying the product"...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Product

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Setting up the product Electromagnetic compatibility classes The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate the product. The EMC class of the product is given in the data sheet. ● Class B equipment is suitable for use in: –...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Product In A Rack

    Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack. Ensure a minimum clearance of half a height unit above and below the R&S TSVP for ventilation. You can use the space to fit filter mats in front of the ventilation perforations.
  • Page 23 ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Setting up the product To mount the product in a rack The handles remain on the casing when it is mounted in the rack. 1. Use an adapter kit to prepare the product for rack mounting.

  • Page 24: Designing The Plug-In Module Configuration

    4. Fix the R&S TSVP by screwing the 19-inch side brackets to the rack. 5. Tighten all screws on the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure the product in the rack.

  • Page 25: Compatibility

    TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration Before you start installing modules, design an installation concept of which mod- ules to install in which slots. The plug-in modules used in the R&S TSVP are described in separate docu- ments. 4.5.1 Compatibility R&S TSVP supports the following types of plug-in modules:...
  • Page 26 TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration There is space for rear I/O modules in the rear section of the R&S TSVP. The case is suitable for plug-in boards with a height of 3 units. Unused slots are covered by front subpanels that maintain the integrity of the HF- immunity.

  • Page 27: Permitted Module Configuration

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration 4.5.2.1 Permitted module configuration Because of the different properties of plug-in modules, there are restrictions on the use of plug-in slots. Table 4-1 Table 4-2 show an overview of which modules can be operated in which plug-in slots.
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  • Page 34: R&S Powertsvp Configuration

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration 4.5.3 R&S PowerTSVP configuration The R&S PowerTSVP contains 16 slots for front plug-in modules conforming to Rohde & Schwarz format. The connector P2 that is defined in the cPCI standard is referred to as P20 here, because of a different assignment.

  • Page 35: Permitted Module Configuration

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration Figure 4-2: Configuration of the R&S PowerTSVP slots You can use the remaining space in the casing to adapt to the standard UUT con- nector or for concealed (cross) cabling.
  • Page 36 ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration Getting Started 1152.3943.62 ─ 08...
  • Page 37 ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Designing the plug-in module configuration Getting Started 1152.3943.62 ─ 08...

  • Page 38: Considerations For Module Installation

    57 For more details, refer to the documentation of the individual modules. Installing the shielding kit (R&S TS-PSK1) The shielding kit provides sufficient shielding to comply to EMC regulations. 1. Switch off the R&S TSVP. Getting Started 1152.3943.62 ─ 08...
  • Page 39 Never install or uninstall modules while the instrument is connected to an external power supply or a UUT providing high voltages. Disconnect the R&S TSVP from the power supply. 3. Remove the slot covers or modules from the required slots.
  • Page 40 ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Installing the shielding kit (R&S TS-PSK1) Figure 4-4: Mount shielding kit covers (front view) 1 = Screws that hold the shielding kit elements 2 = Shielding kit elements 5. Attach the shielding kit elements to the screws. Each element spans over two slots.
  • Page 41 1 = Screws that hold the shielding kit elements 2 = Shielding kit elements 6. Tighten the screws to fasten the shielding kit elements to the R&S TSVP. 7. Finish the installation of shielding kit versions 01 to 03: Figure 4-6: Finish shielding kit installation...

  • Page 42: Installing And Uninstalling Plug-In Modules

    Never install or uninstall modules while the instrument is connected to an external power supply or a UUT providing high voltages. Disconnect the R&S TSVP from the power supply. 3. Unscrew the cover of the slot that you want to use for the module.
  • Page 43 ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Installing and uninstalling plug-in modules When mounting short and long modules into adjacent slots, the front panel of the short module can cause short circuits on the long module. Ensure ade- quate clearance between the modules and insert the plastic insulation plate that is part of the delivery between the modules.
  • Page 44 Never install or uninstall modules while the instrument is connected to an external power supply or a UUT providing high voltages. Disconnect the R&S TSVP from the power supply. 3. Unscrew the screws at the top and bottom of the module.

  • Page 45: Connecting An R&S Compacttsvp And An R&S Powertsvp

    In this case, the voltage can also apply to the signal output connectors of the R&S TSVP, in particular the analog bus connector X2. Therefore, do not connect or disconnect devices from the X2 connectors while connected to an external power supply or UUT.

  • Page 46: Connecting The R&S Compacttsvp To A Control Pc

    Connecting the R&S CompactTSVP to a control The R&S TSVP is intended for use with a control processor. This control pro- cessor is referred to as the system controller and is usually installed in the R&S CompactTSVP. However, you can also use a standard PC connected to the controller by a suitable interface (PCI-to-PCI bridge).
  • Page 47 To install a PCI-to-PCI bridge connection using R&S TS-PSC08 1. On the external PC, install a PCI card. 2. On the R&S TSVP, install the R&S TS-PSC08 module in rear slot 1. Do not plug any other module into slot 1 on the front panel.

  • Page 48: Connecting The R&S Powertsvp To A Control Pc

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSVP Connecting the R&S PowerTSVP to a control PC Figure 4-10: Cabling of the R&S TS-PSC08 components. 4.10 Connecting the R&S PowerTSVP to a control PC If the R&S PowerTSVP is not connected to a R&S CompactTSVP, the modules must be controlled by an external PC.

  • Page 49: Considerations For Test Setup

    60 V DC) to the instrument. In this case, the voltage is also available peak at the signal output connectors on the rear panel of the R&S TSVP. You risk an electric shock if you touch any of the output connectors with hazardous voltages applied.

  • Page 50: Connecting To Power

    4.12 Connecting to power The R&S TSVP is equipped with an AC power supply connector. The R&S TSVP can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. Refer to the data sheet for requirements of voltage and frequency.

  • Page 51: Switching On Or Off

    To switch on the product The product is off but connected to power. 1. If the R&S TSVP is connected to an external control PC via a PCI-to-PCI bridge, always switch on the R&S TSVP before you switch on the control PC.

  • Page 52: Operating The R&S Tsvp

    Operating the R&S TSVP 4.14 Operating the R&S TSVP The R&S TSVP is controlled entirely by the installed generic test software, e.g.: ● Generic Test Software Library (R&S GTSL), including tools (e.g. instrument soft panels, self-test application) ● Enhanced Generic Test Software Library (R&S EGTSL), including tools (e.g.
  • Page 53 Operating the R&S TSVP 3. Select "Start" > "R&S GTSL Instrument Soft Panels". The R&S TSVP soft panel starts and all installed R&S TSVP modules are lis- ted in the main window. 4. In the instrument soft panels application, select "Tools" > "Create Physi- cal.ini…"...

  • Page 54: Instrument Tour

    Instrument tour Front panel view The front panel of the R&S TSVP does not provide any connectors or interfaces other than the slots for the system and user-specific plug-in modules. The plug-in modules are described in the individual plug-in module manuals.

  • Page 55: Rear Panel View

    Figure 5-2: Example of R&S TSVP with a flange-mounted adapter interface Rear panel view The rear panel of the R&S TSVP provides various interfaces and connectors. Figure 5-3: R&S TSVP rear panel view with covered slots Getting Started 1152.3943.62 ─ 08...

  • Page 56: Ac Power Supply (1)

    5.2.1 AC power supply (1) The R&S TSVP requires a supply within the range of 110 VAC / 60 Hz or 230 VAC / 50 Hz. The power supply requires fuse protection no higher than 16 A. The power supply used in the R&S TSVP has automatic voltage selection between 100 Volt AC and 240 Volt AC (see the data sheet).

  • Page 57: Analog Bus Connector X2 (4)

    5.2.3 Analog bus connector X2 (4) The analog bus connector X2 is located at the back of the R&S TSVP and is con- nected to analog bus connector X21 on the analog bus backplane. You can combine an R&S CompactTSVP and an R&S PowerTSVP by connecting them via their analog bus connectors X2.

  • Page 58: S Gtsl Download From Gloris

    Registering for GLORIS and the R&S TSVP software R&S GTSL download from GLORIS The R&S TSVP is controlled entirely by the installed generic test software. The software is installed either on the optional internal system controller of the R&S TSVP, or on an external control PC.

  • Page 59: Download Area

    ● Only use English letters, numbers and the specified characters. 6. Use the "Remark" field to enter your required applications. Ask for activation of the "T&M Production Download" for the R&S TSVP. 7. Optionally, subscribe to our newsletter service, which is tailored to your selected interests.
  • Page 60 R&S TSVP Download area Note: If "T&M Production Download" is not visible, contact customer support asking for activation of the "T&M Production Download" for the R&S TSVP (see Chapter 6.1, "Registering for GLORIS and the R&S TSVP software", on page 58).

  • Page 61: Required Version

    03.34 09.2018 Windows 10 with secure boot 03.40 01.2020 feature activated 03.41 07.2021 For details on the software, refer to the R&S TSVP"System Manual". The man- uals are included in the documentation folder (ZIP file). Getting Started 1152.3943.62 ─ 08...

  • Page 62: Installation Package Contents

    ® R&S GTSL download from GLORIS R&S TSVP Installation package contents Installation package contents The installation package contains at least the following 3 files (see Figure 6-1): ● ZIP file: includes the installer and all product manuals ● PDF file: R&S GTSL release notes ●...

  • Page 63: Contacting Customer Support

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

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