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R&S EDS300 Getting Started

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EDS300
DME/PULSE Analyzer
Getting Started
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1179563002
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  • Page 1 ® R&S EDS300 DME/PULSE Analyzer Getting Started (;ÝÆN2) 1179563002 Version 01...
  • Page 2 ® 1179.5630.02 | Version 01 | R&S EDS300 ® Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the symbol , e.g. ® ® R&S EDS300 is indicated as R&S EDS300. R&S EDS-Bxy/-Kxy is indicated as R&S EDS-Bxy/-Kxy.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Labels on the product................8 1.3 Warning messages in the documentation.......... 9 1.4 Korea certification class A..............9 2 Documentation overview............ 10 3 Welcome to the R&S EDS300..........12 4 Preparing for use..............13 4.1 Lifting and carrying................13 4.2 Unpacking and checking..............13 4.3 Choosing the operating site..............
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S EDS300 6.2 Accessing the functionality............... 37 6.3 Entering data..................38 6.4 Error and status messages..............41 Index..................42 Getting Started 1179.5630.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Target audience This document is aimed at installers, technicians and operators of the R&S EDS300. It assumes the readers are familiar with basic handling of electrical equipment and have knowledge of avionic navigation systems. Where do I find safety information? Safety information is part of the product documentation.
  • Page 6 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EDS300 Safety instructions sheet, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service. Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces and the product documentation are available.
  • Page 7 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EDS300 Safety instructions ● Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be dam- aged. Also ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables. Handling batteries safely The product contains exchangeable or built-in lithium polymer or lithium ion cells or batteries.

  • Page 8: Labels On The Product

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EDS300 Labels on the product rier of this classification. Follow the carrier’s transport stipulations in line with IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR or RID. Using headphones Take the following measures to prevent hearing damage. Before using head- phones, check the volume and reduce it if necessary.

  • Page 9: Warning Messages In The Documentation

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EDS300 Korea certification class A Warning messages in the documentation A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The signal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do not follow the safety precautions.

  • Page 10: Documentation Overview

    Further documents are available at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/EDS300. Getting Started manual Introduces the R&S EDS300 and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and gen- eral information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
  • Page 11 ® Documentation overview R&S EDS300 The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software. Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc. These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.

  • Page 12: Welcome To The R&S Eds300

    TACAN stations (R&S EDS-K1 option) and performs in-depth pulse analysis (R&S EDS-K2 option). The modular design of the R&S EDS300 provides a high degree of flexibility to adapt it to the task at hand. An interrogator (R&S EDS-B2 option) with adjustable output power (-80 dBm to +30 dBm peak power) is available for RX measure- ments.

  • Page 13: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for use R&S EDS300 Choosing the operating site Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. Lifting and carrying The carrying handle on the side of the instrument is designed to lift or carry the instrument.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Product Indoors

    5 4.4.1 Placing the product on a bench top If you want to set up the R&S EDS300 on a benchtop or prepare the R&S EDS300 for mobile use, proceed as follows. To place the product on a bench top 1.
  • Page 15 4.4.2 Mounting the R&S EDS300 in a rack If you use the product in a vehicle or in aircraft, install it in a rack provided for this purpose. Secure the product safely so that it cannot fall out and hurt passengers when the vehicle or aircraft is moving.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Outdoor Usage

    2. Lift the R&S EDS300 to shelf height. 3. Grab the handle and push the R&S EDS300 onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack. 4. Tighten all screws in the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure the R&S EDS300 in the rack.

  • Page 17: Considerations For Test Setup

    Connecting to power To ensure high mobility and flexibility while using the R&S EDS300, it is equipped with an internal battery and a DC power supply connector on the rear panel of the instrument.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Devices

    Chapter 5.1, "Front panel view", on page 23). If the interrogator option R&S EDS-B2 is installed on the R&S EDS300, the instru- ment can also provide HF output to a transmitter antenna via the "RF1 IN/OUT" connector (see also Chapter 5.1.4.1, "Antenna connections RF1 IN/OUT and RF2 IN",...
  • Page 19 1. Connect the transmit antenna to the "RF1 IN/OUT" on the front panel of the R&S EDS300. 2. If necessary, insert an attenuation element between the laboratory equipment and the R&S EDS300 to prevent destruction of laboratory equipment in labo- ratory operation. The R&S EDS300 transmitter antenna provides a maximum output of 500 W (57 dBm).

  • Page 20: Activating The Tacan Option

    When the R&S EDS300 firmware is started, the TACAN functionality is copied from the stick to the RAM. After the R&S EDS300 is shut down, no TACAN func- tionality remains in the instrument. The TACAN stick cannot be used to store data; however, a second USB stick can be connected simultaneously for data logging.
  • Page 21 Using the installed battery If the R&S EDS300 is powered using the internal battery and the batteries become empty, the instrument switches itself off. You cannot switch it back on until the DC power supply is connected.
  • Page 22 ® Preparing for use R&S EDS300 Switching on or off Disconnect the product from the power source. Getting Started 1179.5630.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 23: Instrument Tour

    EDS300 Front panel view Instrument tour Front panel view This chapter describes the front panel of the R&S EDS300, including all function keys and connectors. Figure 5-1: Front panel view of the R&S EDS300 Power key (ON / OFF switch) with status LEDs...
  • Page 24 R&S EDS300 user manual. Table 5-1: SYSTEM keys SYSTEM key Assigned functions [PRESET] Resets the instrument to the default state. [CAL] Starts a calibration on the R&S EDS300 [VOL] Volume control for audio output [SAVE] for future use [MEM] [LOCAL] Switches between remote and local operation of the R&S EDS300...
  • Page 25 N-socket, 50Ω RF output with interrogator options If the R&S EDS300 is equipped with the interrogator option R&S EDS-B2, the "RF1 IN/OUT" connector can provide HF output to a transmitter antenna. The antenna has an equivalent frequency range and (peak) power range (1 W).
  • Page 26 5.1.4.4 Voltage supply for external consumers: 12 VDC OUT The R&S EDS300 provides a power supply for connected external devices at the 3-pole circular "12 VDC OUT" connector. The output for external consumers such as an active receiving antenna is supplied permanently with 12 VDC / 300 mA.
  • Page 27 ® Instrument tour R&S EDS300 Front panel view 5.1.5 Navigation controls and general functions The navigation controls include a rotary knob and navigation keys. They allow you to navigate within the display or within dialog boxes. Rotary knob The rotary knob has several functions: ●...
  • Page 28 Measurement keys Measurement keys provide access to the most common measurement settings and functions. A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R&S EDS300 user manual. Table 5-4: Measurement keys Measurement key Assigned functions Selects DME/TACAN measurement mode...
  • Page 29 ® Instrument tour R&S EDS300 Front panel view Measurement key Assigned functions Selects GPS mode Requires R&S EDS-K3 Selects Multi-DME mode Requires R&S EDS-K5 5.1.7 Keypad The keys in the data entry keypad are used to enter alphanumeric data and units.

  • Page 30: Rear Panel View

    In dialog boxes that contain a "Cancel" button that it activates that button. Rear panel view This figure shows the rear panel view of the R&S EDS300. The individual ele- ments are described in more detail in the subsequent sections. The meanings of the labels on the product are described in Chapter 1.2, "Labels...
  • Page 31 14 = Speaker for audio output 5.2.1 DC power supply connection To ensure high mobility and flexibility while using the R&S EDS300, it is equipped with a DC power supply connector on the rear panel of the instrument. For safety information, refer to "Connecting to power"...
  • Page 32 EDS300 Rear panel view 5.2.2 SUPPRESS IN / OUT connector The R&S EDS300 allows for a suppressor line signal to be input or output via the BNC "SUPPRESS IN / OUT" connector (see Chapter 4.8.2, "Connecting a sup- pressor line", on page 19).
  • Page 33 The "REF 10 MHz IN/OUT" connector can provide an external reference signal to the R&S EDS300, or from the R&S EDS300 to a connected device. In either case, the reference signal is at 10 MHz, with a power level of 1 V .

  • Page 34: Device Id

    Device ID The unique device identifier is provided as a barcode sticker on the rear panel of the R&S EDS300. It consists of the device order number and a serial number. The serial number is used to define the default instrument name, which is: <Type><variant>-<serial_number>...

  • Page 35: Operating Basics

    Understanding the display information Operating basics This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S EDS300. It describes what kind of information is displayed on the screen and how to operate the R&S EDS300 via the front panel keys and other interaction methods.
  • Page 36 Which settings and results are displayed depends on the current measurement or instrument function. See the R&S EDS300 User Manual for details. Status bar The status bar at the bottom of the screen contains information on the operating status of the instrument and connected devices.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Functionality

    Accessing the functionality All functions available on the R&S EDS300 can be accessed using the keys on the front panel of the instrument. Some keys provide a softkey menu on the dis- play with further functions and settings.

  • Page 38: Entering Data

    ® Operating basics R&S EDS300 Entering data Select the softkey for the setting or function as required. If necessary, select the "More softkeys" key to switch to the second softkey menu. The function is activated, or a new window is displayed to view or change spe- cific settings.
  • Page 39 Entering alphanumeric parameters If a field requires alphanumeric input, you can use the keypad on the front panel of the R&S EDS300. Every alphanumeric key represents several characters and one number. The decimal point key (.) represents special characters, and the sign key (-) toggles between capital and small letters.
  • Page 40 ® Operating basics R&S EDS300 Entering data Correcting an entry 1. Using the arrow keys (see Chapter 5.1.5, "Navigation controls and general functions", on page 27), move the cursor to the right of the entry you want to delete. 2. Press the [BACK] key.

  • Page 41: Error And Status Messages

    R&S EDS300. Mains The AC power adapter is currently supplying power to the R&S EDS300. Mount USB-Stick No USB storage device has been connected to the R&S EDS300 yet, for example for data logging. Can't mount The USB storage device connected to the R&S EDS300 could not be USB-Stick read correctly.

  • Page 42: Index

    ® Index R&S EDS300 Index Keypad ..........29, 39 Key layout ........... 40 Alphanumeric parameters ....... 39 ANALOG IN Connector ........... 32 Labels on casing ........8 ANALOG OUT Connector ........... 32 Connector ........... 33 Application cards ........11 Application notes ........11 Arrow keys ..........27...
  • Page 43 ® Index R&S EDS300 Units Input ............ 29 Connector ........... 33 Warning messages ........9 White papers ........... 11 Getting Started 1179.5630.02 ─ 01...

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